Numerically-controlled lathe with cold air outlet function in control area

By installing a cooling system in the CNC lathe control area to provide a cool breeze function, the problem of high physical energy consumption of CNC lathe operators in hot environments is solved, and work efficiency and comfort are improved.

CN120680022APending Publication Date: 2025-09-23FOSHAN SHUNDE BAOYUAN CNC EQUIP MFG CO LTD
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202511079002.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-02
Publication Date
2025-09-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When a CNC lathe works in a hot environment, the operator's physical energy consumption increases, work efficiency decreases, and it is impossible to continuously observe the processing status.

Method used

A refrigeration system is set up in the control area of ​​the CNC lathe, including a cooling fan, evaporator, cold liquid pipeline, refrigerant pipeline, condenser, heat exchanger and compressor. It is connected to the hydraulic structure, liquid-cooled servo motor, nut, water tank and control box of the lathe body through the cold liquid pipeline to provide cool air to reduce the operator and ambient temperature.

Benefits of technology

It improves the operator's working environment comfort, reduces fatigue and sweating, improves work efficiency, and ensures that the operator can remain at the post for a long time to observe the processing situation.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN120680022A_ABST
    Figure CN120680022A_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The numerical control lathe comprises a machine shell internally provided with a lathe body, an operation opening and a control panel are arranged on the front end side of the machine shell, an operation area and a control area corresponding to the operation opening and the control panel are formed in the front of the machine shell, a refrigerating system is arranged on the machine shell, and a cooling system is arranged on the machine shell. The refrigerating system at least comprises a cold liquid pipeline capable of circularly flowing, a refrigerating fan is assembled and connected to the front end side of the machine shell, an evaporator connected to the cold liquid pipeline in series is arranged in the refrigerating fan, and a cold air outlet is formed in the position, corresponding to the evaporator, of the surface of the refrigerating fan. The cold air outlet faces the operation area or / and the control area; according to the numerical control lathe, the refrigeration fan is additionally arranged on the machine shell, the refrigeration fan can blow cold air to an operator controlling the lathe, the body temperature of the operator and the temperature of the surrounding working environment are reduced, the working environment of the operator is more comfortable, and therefore the working efficiency is improved.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of CNC lathes, in particular to a CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in a control area. Background Art

[0002] At present, when a CNC lathe is processing, the operator needs to stand or sit at a position in front of the operation port. His work content includes loading the workpiece before processing, blanking the finished product after processing, and handling emergencies that occur during the processing of the CNC lathe. However, in the hot summer, the working environment temperature of the workshop will rise, and the heat generated during the processing of the CNC lathe will make the area near the CNC lathe very stuffy, increasing the operator's fatigue and sweating. Therefore, the operator can only walk back and forth between the position and a location far away from the CNC lathe or other locations equipped with cooling equipment, which increases the operator's physical energy consumption. In addition, the operator fails to observe the processing status of the CNC lathe at all times and load and drop materials in time, which also leads to a decrease in work efficiency. Therefore, the applicant has improved and perfected the CNC lathe to solve the above problems for consumers to choose and use. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned existing problems and provide a CNC lathe with a simple and reasonable structure and a cool air outlet function in the control area.

[0004] A CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area includes a casing with a lathe body inside, an operation port and a control panel are provided on the front end side of the casing, and an operation area and a control area are formed in the front of the casing corresponding to the operation port and the control panel. A refrigeration system is provided on the casing, and the refrigeration system includes at least a first evaporator. A refrigeration fan connected in series in the refrigeration system is assembled on the front end side of the casing, the first evaporator is arranged in the refrigeration fan, and a cool air outlet is provided on the surface of the refrigeration fan corresponding to the position of the first evaporator, and the cool air outlet is directed toward the operation area and / or the control area.

[0005] The purpose of the present invention can also be solved by the following technical measures: As a more specific solution, the refrigeration fan is of an elongated structure and is vertically assembled and connected between the operating port and the control panel, and the cool air outlet is opened on the surface of the refrigeration fan along the height direction.

[0006] As a further solution, the refrigeration system also includes a cold liquid pipeline, a refrigerant pipeline, a condenser, a heat exchanger and a compressor. The first evaporator is connected in series between the cold liquid pipeline and the heat exchanger, and the condenser and the compressor are connected in series with each other through the refrigerant pipeline and the heat exchanger.

[0007] As a further solution, it also includes a hydraulic station for connecting to the hydraulic structure of the lathe body, and an oil storage chamber for storing hydraulic oil is provided in the hydraulic station. The refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline, and the second evaporator is arranged in the oil storage chamber, and the hydraulic station is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

[0008] As a further solution, the lathe body is provided with a liquid-cooled servo motor for driving the spindle or screw, and the refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline. The second evaporator is arranged on the liquid-cooled servo motor, and the liquid-cooled servo motor is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

[0009] As a further solution, the lathe body is provided with a screw and a nut connected to the screw, and the refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline. The second evaporator is arranged on the nut, and the nut is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

[0010] As a further solution, it also includes a water tank for storing coolant sprayed during cutting processing. A water storage chamber for storing cooling water is provided in the hydraulic station. The refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline. The second evaporator is arranged in the water storage chamber, and the water tank is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

[0011] As a further solution, it also includes a control box for installing the electronic control structure of the CNC lathe. The refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline. The second evaporator is arranged in the control box, and the control box is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

[0012] As a further solution, the refrigeration fan includes a fan housing, a wind wheel is rotatably arranged inside the fan housing, and the fan housing is provided with an arc-shaped air outlet surface facing the front side of the operating port, and the several cool air outlets are opened on the arc-shaped air outlet surface; and an air supply angle is formed between each cool air outlet, and the air supply angle is at least 70° or above.

[0013] As a further solution, a temperature sensor is provided in the refrigeration fan at a position located at the cool air outlet, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the control panel.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The CNC lathe of the present invention has a cooling air function in the control area. A cooling fan is added to the casing of this CNC lathe. The cooling fan can blow cool air to the operator operating the lathe, reducing the operator's body temperature and the temperature of the surrounding working environment, making the operator's working environment more comfortable, reducing the operator's fatigue and sweating, and allowing the operator to stay at the post for a long time without having to move around frequently to cool down, thereby improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the CNC lathe in the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the refrigeration system and various components in the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the refrigeration fan in the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the CNC lathe in the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the hydraulic oil tank of the hydraulic station in the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the cooling liquid flow channel structure of the nut in the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hot and cold exchanger in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0023] First embodiment: See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area includes a casing 1 with a lathe body 4 inside, an operation port 101 and a control panel 2 are provided on the front end side of the casing 1, and the front of the casing 1 corresponds to the operation port 101 and the control panel 2 to form an operation area A and a control area B. A refrigeration system is provided on the casing 1, and the refrigeration system includes at least a first evaporator 32. The front end side of the casing 1 is equipped with a refrigeration fan 5 connected in series in the refrigeration system. The first evaporator 32 is arranged in the refrigeration fan 5, and a cool air outlet 501 is provided on the surface of the refrigeration fan 5 corresponding to the position of the first evaporator 32, and the cool air outlet 501 is directed toward the operation area A or / and the control area B.

[0024] This CNC lathe adds a cooling fan 5 on the casing, and connects the cooling fan 5 to the refrigeration system, so that the cooling fan 5 realizes the function of the air-conditioning indoor unit. The cooling fan 5 can blow cool air to the operator operating the lathe, lowering the operator's body temperature and the temperature of the surrounding working environment, making the operator's working environment more comfortable, reducing the operator's fatigue and sweating, and allowing the operator to stay at the post for a long time without having to move around frequently to cool off, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0025] The cooling fan 5 is a long strip structure and is vertically assembled and connected between the operation port 101 and the control panel 2. The cool air outlet 501 is opened on the surface of the cooling fan 5 along the height direction. Since each CNC lathe is usually equipped with one operator, the cooling fan 5 does not need to increase the blowing range. The cool air blown by the cooling fan 5 in this embodiment can at least cover the operator's head and body, and even the legs, so that the operator can enjoy the cooling fan 5 alone and stay comfortable at all times.

[0026] See also Figure 7 As shown, the refrigeration system also includes a cold liquid pipeline 31, a refrigerant pipeline 36, a condenser 37, a heat exchanger 34 and a compressor 35. The first evaporator 32 is connected in series with the first heat exchange tube 34a in the heat exchanger 34 through the cold liquid pipeline 31 to form a circulating water circuit. In addition, a circulating water pump 38 is also connected to the cold liquid pipeline 31 to promote the flow of cold liquid and improve the circulation efficiency. The condenser 37 and the compressor 35 are connected in series with the second heat exchange tube 34b in the heat exchanger 34 through the refrigerant pipeline 36 to form a circulating cold circuit.

[0027] During use, the CNC lathe exchanges heat with the first heat exchange tube 34a through the refrigerant cooling through the second heat exchange tube 34b, circulates the low-temperature water in the cold liquid pipeline 31, reduces the temperature of the first evaporator 32, absorbs the heat of the outside air, and finally blows out cool air.

[0028] The cold liquid pipeline 31, the refrigerant pipeline 36, the condenser 37, the heat exchanger 34 and the compressor 35 are all installed in a shell, thereby forming a hot and cold exchanger 33. The hot and cold exchanger 33 is installed on the top surface of the casing 1 so that the dissipated heat is directly discharged to the upper side of the CNC lathe without affecting the surrounding environment.

[0029] A temperature sensor 11 is provided inside the refrigeration fan 5 at the cool air outlet 501, and the temperature sensor 11 is electrically connected to the control panel 2; the temperature of the cool air can be detected by the temperature sensor 11, and the operating system of the refrigeration fan 5 can be integrated into the control panel 2, so that the operator can directly observe the set temperature through the control panel 2, and adjust the air volume or temperature according to the operator's own needs.

[0030] The cooling fan 5 includes a fan housing 51, in which a wind wheel 52 is rotatably disposed. The fan housing 51 is provided with a curved air outlet surface 502 facing directly in front of the operation port 101. The plurality of cool air outlets 501 are provided on the curved air outlet surface 502. This structure enables the cool air blown by the cooling fan 5 to cover the operator's position (operation area A or control area B), so that the cool air can be felt even when the operator is close to the operation port 101 or away from the operation port 101. A plurality of cool air outlets 501 are opened along the width direction of the arc-shaped air outlet surface 502, and an air supply angle θ is formed between each cool air outlet 501, and the air supply angle is at least 70° or above.

[0031] Second embodiment: In the second embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a hydraulic station 6 for connecting to the hydraulic structure of the lathe body 4. The hydraulic station 6 is provided with an oil storage chamber 601 for storing hydraulic oil. The refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline 31. The second evaporator is arranged in the oil storage chamber 601, and the hydraulic station 6 is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator; the temperature of the hydraulic oil in the hydraulic station 6 can be reduced through the cold liquid pipeline 31, thereby reducing the temperature of the structures near the oil circuits of the lathe body 4, reducing the thermal expansion of the mechanical structure, and improving the processing accuracy.

[0032] The hydraulic structure mainly includes one or more of a turret cutter disc locking structure, a spindle brake structure, a rotary oil cylinder, and a tail cone ejection structure.

[0033] In this embodiment, the hydraulic station 6 includes a hydraulic oil tank 61, and the interior of the hydraulic oil tank 61 defines an oil storage chamber 601. The second evaporator in the second embodiment is a first cold liquid coil 62. The cold liquid pipeline 31 is connected in series to the first cold liquid coil 62, and the first cold liquid coil 62 is arranged toward the bottom of the oil storage chamber 601; the first cold liquid coil 62 can increase the heat exchange time between the cold liquid and the hydraulic oil, thereby improving the efficiency of cooling the hydraulic oil.

[0034] In addition, the hydraulic station 6 also includes a hydraulic oil pump 63 and a hydraulic oil distributor 64 , which are installed on the top surface of the hydraulic oil tank 61 , and the hydraulic oil pump 63 is connected between the oil storage chamber 601 and the hydraulic oil distributor 64 .

[0035] Third embodiment: In the third embodiment: See Figure 2As shown, the lathe body 4 is provided with a liquid-cooled servo motor 7 for driving the spindle or the screw, and the refrigeration system further includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline. The second evaporator is provided on the liquid-cooled servo motor 7, and the liquid-cooled servo motor 7 is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator. The second evaporator in the third embodiment is a cooling liquid flow channel (not marked in the drawings) provided in the liquid-cooled servo motor 7 , and the cooling liquid pipeline 31 is connected in series in the cooling liquid flow channel.

[0036] Fourth embodiment: In the fourth embodiment: See Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the lathe body 4 is provided with a screw rod 81 and a nut 82 connected to the screw rod 81. The refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline. The second evaporator is provided on the nut 82, and the nut 82 is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator. When the nut 82 and the screw rod 81 are screwed together, friction will cause the temperature of the nut 82 and the screw rod 81 to rise, so the nut 82 needs to be cooled.

[0037] The second evaporator in the fourth embodiment is a cooling liquid channel 821 provided in the nut 82 . The cooling liquid channel 821 is provided around the outer circumference of the screw rod 81 , and the cooling liquid pipeline 31 is serially connected to the cooling liquid channel 821 .

[0038] Fifth embodiment: In the fifth embodiment: See Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a water tank 9 for storing coolant sprayed during cutting processing. A water storage chamber for storing cooling water is provided in the hydraulic station 6. The refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the coolant pipeline. The second evaporator is arranged in the water storage chamber 901, and the water tank 9 is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator. During the machining process of the CNC lathe, a cooling structure for spraying water on the tool is provided on the machining spindle. The cooling structure pumps water from the water tank 9 to reduce the temperature of the tool and the workpiece. Therefore, the water temperature in the water tank is lowered by the second evaporator, so that the sprayed water temperature is even lower, thereby improving the cooling effect of the tool and the workpiece. The second evaporator in the fifth embodiment is a second cooling liquid coil 91 , and the cooling liquid pipeline 31 is connected in series to the second cooling liquid coil 91 ; the second cooling liquid coil 91 can increase the heat exchange time between the cooling liquid and the cooling water, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the cooling water.

[0039] Sixth embodiment: In the sixth embodiment: See Figure 2As shown, it also includes a control box 10 for installing the electronic control structure of the CNC lathe, and the refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline. The second evaporator is arranged in the control box 10, and the control box 10 is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator; The control box 10 is mainly installed with an electric control structure for electrically connecting various components of the CNC lathe. The temperature of the electric control structure is reduced by the cooling liquid pipeline 31 to ensure the normal use of the electric control structure. The second evaporator in the sixth embodiment can also be a coil structure (not marked in the drawings).

[0040] In the second to sixth embodiments, when the hydraulic station 6, or the liquid-cooled servo motor 7, or the nut 82, or the water tank 9, or the control box 10 are connected in parallel to the refrigeration system, it is only necessary to add an additional cooling liquid pipeline 31 on the cold / hot exchanger 33, passing through the hydraulic station 6, or the liquid-cooled servo motor 7, or the nut 82, or the water tank 9, or the control box 10. When connected in series, the hydraulic station 6, or the liquid-cooled servo motor 7, or the nut 82, or the water tank 9, or the control box 10 are all connected in series behind the evaporator 32 along the conveying direction of the cold liquid pipeline 31; because the cooling requirement of the hydraulic station 6, or the liquid-cooled servo motor 7, or the nut 82, or the water tank 9, or the control box 10 is lower than that of the refrigeration fan 5, the lowest temperature cold liquid just coming out of the hot and cold exchanger 33 is preferentially passed through the refrigeration fan 5 to produce cool air.

[0041] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A CNC lathe with a cooling air outlet function in the control area, comprising a housing (1) in which a lathe body (4) is provided, an operating port (101) and a control panel (2) being provided at the front end of the housing (1), and an operating area (A) and a control area (B) being formed in the front of the housing (1) corresponding to the operating port (101) and the control panel (2), characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a refrigeration system, the refrigeration system comprising at least a first evaporator (32), the front end side of the housing (1) is equipped with a refrigeration fan (5) connected in series with the refrigeration system, the first evaporator (32) is arranged in the refrigeration fan (5), and a cool air outlet (501) is provided on the surface of the refrigeration fan (5) at a position corresponding to the first evaporator (32), and the cool air outlet (501) faces the operation area (A) and / or the control area (B).

2. The CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration fan (5) is of a long strip structure and is vertically assembled and connected between the operation port (101) and the control panel (2). The cool air outlet (501) is provided on the surface of the refrigeration fan (5) along the height direction.

3. The CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration system further includes a cold liquid pipeline (31), a refrigerant pipeline (36), a condenser (37), a heat exchanger (34) and a compressor (35), wherein the first evaporator (32) is connected in series with the heat exchanger (34) via the cold liquid pipeline (31), and the condenser (37) and the compressor (35) are connected in series with the heat exchanger (34) via the refrigerant pipeline (36).

4. The CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area according to claim 3, characterized in that: The invention also includes a hydraulic station (6) for connecting to the hydraulic structure of the lathe body (4), wherein an oil storage chamber (601) for storing hydraulic oil is provided in the hydraulic station (6), and the refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline (31), wherein the second evaporator is arranged in the oil storage chamber (601), and the hydraulic station (6) is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

5. The CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lathe body (4) is provided with a liquid-cooled servo motor (7) for driving a main shaft or a screw rod. The refrigeration system further comprises a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline (31). The second evaporator is provided on the liquid-cooled servo motor (7), and the liquid-cooled servo motor (7) is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

6. The CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lathe body (4) is provided with a screw rod (81) and a nut (82) connected to the screw rod (81). The refrigeration system further comprises a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline (31). The second evaporator is provided on the nut (82), and the nut (82) is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

7. The CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area according to claim 3, characterized in that: The refrigeration system further comprises a water tank (9) for storing cooling liquid sprayed during cutting processing, a water storage chamber (901) for storing cooling water is provided in the hydraulic station (6), and the refrigeration system further comprises a second evaporator connected in series to the cooling liquid pipeline (31), the second evaporator is arranged in the water storage chamber (901), and the water tank (9) is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

8. The CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area according to claim 3, characterized in that: The invention also includes a control box (10) for installing the electric control structure of the CNC lathe. The refrigeration system also includes a second evaporator connected in series to the cold liquid pipeline (31). The second evaporator is arranged in the control box (10), and the control box (10) is connected in series or in parallel to the refrigeration system through the second evaporator.

9. The CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration fan (5) includes a fan housing (51), a wind wheel (52) is rotatably arranged in the fan housing (51), and the fan housing (51) is provided with an arc-shaped air outlet surface (502) facing the front side of the operation port (101), and the plurality of cool air outlets (501) are opened on the arc-shaped air outlet surface (502); and an air supply angle is formed between each cool air outlet (501), and the air supply angle is at least 70° or more.

10. The CNC lathe with a cool air outlet function in the control area according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (11) is provided in the refrigeration fan (5) at a position located at the cool air outlet (501), and the temperature sensor (11) is electrically connected to the control panel (2).