Joint machining apparatus and method

Abstract

A joint machining equipment includes a machining table with a tool holder and a mounting base. The tool holder has a cutting head, and a clamping component is detachably connected to the mounting base. The clamping component includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping seat, which are interchangeably connected to the mounting base. The clamping cylinder has pneumatic jaws for clamping workpieces. A lower clamping plate is detachably attached to the clamping seat. A driving component is located on the upper side of the clamping seat on the machining table. An upper clamping plate is detachably attached to the driving component, which drives the upper clamping plate to move towards the lower clamping plate. Both the upper and lower clamping plates have clamping grooves corresponding to the workpiece, allowing the workpiece to be inserted into the grooves. The machining table has a tool holder and a mounting base, and the cutting head on the tool holder can machine the workpiece. The interchangeable connection of the clamping cylinder and clamping seat to the mounting base allows for changing the appropriate clamping method according to different workpiece requirements, ensuring accurate machining of different joints.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of joint processing technology, and in particular to a joint processing machine. Background Technology

[0002] The common method for machining joints is to clamp the workpiece and then cut and grind it with a cutting tool. Since there are many types of joints, many steps are usually done manually for ease of operation. However, manual processing has the problem of low efficiency, and the operator's operating skills will affect the quality.

[0003] Meanwhile, due to the different types of workpieces during processing, the tooling used to fix the workpieces needs to be changed accordingly. Using inappropriate tooling for clamping during processing will affect the efficiency and quality of processing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problem that in the existing joint processing technology, due to the different types of joints, the tooling for fixing the joint needs to be changed accordingly, and the use of improper tooling for clamping during processing will affect the processing efficiency and quality, this application provides a joint machining equipment and processing method, the specific solution of which is as follows.

[0005] A joint machining equipment includes a machining table, on which a tool holder and a mounting base are provided. A tool head is provided on the tool holder, and a clamping member is detachably connected to the mounting base. The clamping member includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping seat, and the clamping cylinder and clamping seat are replaceably connected to the mounting base. The clamping cylinder is equipped with pneumatic grippers, which are used to clamp the workpiece. The clamping base is detachably equipped with a lower clamping plate. A driving component is provided on the upper side of the clamping base on the worktable. An upper clamping plate is detachably equipped on the driving component. The driving component can drive the upper clamping plate to move toward the lower clamping plate. Both the upper and lower clamping plates have clamping grooves corresponding to the workpiece. The clamping grooves can be fitted to allow the workpiece to be inserted.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the machining table is equipped with a tool holder and a mounting base. The tool head on the tool holder can machine the workpiece. The mounting base is detachably connected to a clamping component, and the clamping cylinder and the clamping base can be interchangeably connected to the mounting base. The appropriate clamping method can be changed according to the needs of different workpieces, so that different joints can be accurately machined. The pneumatic jaws on the clamping cylinder can effectively clamp the workpiece. The driving component drives the upper clamping plate to move towards the lower clamping plate. The clamping grooves of the upper and lower clamping plates cooperate to allow the workpiece to be embedded, which can stably clamp the workpiece and ensure the stability of the workpiece during the machining process.

[0007] Optionally, the driving component includes a driving frame, on which a driving cylinder is mounted. The piston rod of the driving cylinder can drive the upper clamping plate to move vertically and then move downwards to clamp the lower clamping plate.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the drive frame provides a mounting base for the drive cylinder. The piston rod of the drive cylinder drives the upper clamping plate to move vertically toward the lower clamping plate, thereby achieving the clamping action of the workpiece and facilitating subsequent processing of the workpiece.

[0009] Optionally, the driving component further includes a driving cylinder, a guide frame is provided on the lower side of the driving cylinder, a guide block is slidably connected to the guide frame, the guide block can slide vertically up and down along the guide frame, and the upper clamping piece is detachably connected to the guide block.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the driving cylinder, in conjunction with the guide frame and guide block, enables the lower clamping plate to slide vertically up and down along the guide frame, thereby achieving stable movement of the lower clamping plate. Furthermore, the lower clamping plate is detachably connected to the guide block, making it convenient to replace the lower clamping plate to meet the processing requirements of different workpieces.

[0011] Optionally, the workbench is also provided with a detection component and a replacement component, which are electrically connected. The detection component is used to detect the workpiece model, and the replacement component is used to replace the clamping cylinder and the clamping seat. The detection component includes a detection tray and a sorting tray. The detection component also includes a detection camera and a sorting gripper. The detection camera is used to photograph the workpieces in the detection tray, and the sorting gripper is used to remove different types of workpieces into the sorting tray. The workpieces in the detection tray and the sorting tray are fed into the processing in batches.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solutions, the detection component can detect the workpiece model and classify different models of workpieces, which facilitates the subsequent matching of appropriate clamping cylinders or clamping seats according to the workpiece model; the replacement component can automatically replace the clamping cylinder and clamping seat to adapt to the processing requirements of different models of workpieces; the cooperation of the detection plate, screening plate, detection camera and classification gripper realizes the classification and batch processing of workpieces, improving the versatility of the equipment and processing efficiency.

[0013] Optionally, the replacement assembly includes a replacement frame for holding a clamping cylinder, an upper clamping plate, a lower clamping plate, and a clamping seat. A horizontal moving assembly is provided between the replacement frame and the mounting base. A replacement rod is provided on the horizontal moving assembly. The replacement rod can move horizontally under the drive of the horizontal moving assembly. A replacement disc is rotatably connected to the end of the replacement rod. The replacement rod can drive the replacement disc to move vertically. The replacement disc is provided with replacement jaws and a replacement disassembly / assembly head. The replacement disassembly / assembly head is used to disassemble and assemble bolts, and the replacement jaws are used to clamp the components on the replacement frame.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solutions, the changing rack can hold the required clamping cylinder, upper clamping plate, lower clamping plate, and clamping seat, facilitating storage and retrieval; the horizontal moving component and changing rod work together to enable the changing disc to move in both horizontal and vertical directions, increasing the flexibility of the changing operation; the changing jaws can clamp the components on the changing rack to achieve component replacement, and the changing head can remove and install bolts, facilitating the installation and disassembly of related parts, thereby enabling rapid replacement of clamping components required for processing different workpieces, improving processing efficiency and the versatility of the equipment.

[0015] Optionally, the replacement and disassembly head includes a disassembly and disassembly cutter head, which is made of magnetic material and is configured to tighten the corresponding bolt.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solutions, the disassembly and assembly cutter head made of magnetic material can attract the corresponding bolts, making it convenient to replace the bolts of the components. This enables the replacement of components such as the clamping cylinder, upper clamping plate, lower clamping plate, and clamping seat, improving the convenience and efficiency of equipment assembly and replacement.

[0017] Optionally, the replacement head is rotatably connected to the replacement disc, and the rotating surface of the replacement head is perpendicular to the rotating surface of the replacement disc.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solutions, in the joint machining equipment, the disassembly head is rotatably connected to the replacement disc with the rotation surface perpendicular, allowing the disassembly head to operate flexibly at different angles. This facilitates easier disassembly and assembly of bolts when replacing components such as clamping cylinders, upper clamping plates, lower clamping plates, and clamping seats, improving the flexibility and convenience of bolt disassembly and assembly during component replacement. Consequently, it enhances the overall efficiency of component replacement and ensures that the equipment can promptly replace appropriate clamping components according to the workpiece model for continuous processing.

[0019] Optionally, the processing table is provided with a positioning gripper corresponding to the mounting base, and the positioning gripper is used to clamp the clamping cylinder or the clamping base.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solutions, the positioning gripper can play an auxiliary role in the installation of the clamping cylinder or clamping seat, making the installation more stable and avoiding shaking during installation.

[0021] Optionally, a detection probe is provided on the processing table corresponding to the mounting base, and the detection probe is used to detect the clamping cylinder and clamping base installed on the mounting base.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solutions, setting up detection probes can effectively observe the installation status of the clamping cylinder and clamping seat, further determine whether the installation is correct, further improve the processing accuracy, and further improve the processing effect.

[0023] A method for machining joints, comprising the aforementioned joint machining equipment, employing the following method: A. The workpiece is fed into the inspection tray, and the workpiece is separated by the inspection component and the sorting gripper. B. Select the corresponding clamping cylinder or clamping seat according to the components in the detection plate for assembly. When assembling the clamping seat, the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate need to be installed. C. Feed the workpieces one by one, clamp them with a clamping sleeve or clamping seat, and then process the workpieces with a cutting tool. D. After completing the processing of the workpiece in the detection tray, select the clamping cylinder or clamping seat according to the workpiece in the screening tray; E. Feed the workpieces one by one, clamp them with a clamping sleeve or clamping seat, and then process the workpieces with a cutting tool. F. Subsequent processing can be carried out continuously by continuously feeding in workpieces.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solutions, workpieces can be classified using detection components and sorting jaws, accurately distinguishing different types of workpieces. Appropriate clamping cylinders or clamping seats can be selected for assembly according to the workpiece type, ensuring effective clamping of different workpieces. The clamped workpieces are then processed using cutting tools, enabling the jointing machine to process different workpieces. After processing one batch of workpieces, appropriate clamping components can be selected for another batch, allowing for continuous feeding of workpieces for ongoing processing, improving processing efficiency and versatility. In summary, this application has at least the following beneficial effects: 1. This application solves the problem that in the prior art, during the joint processing, due to the different types of joints, the tooling for fixing the joint needs to be changed accordingly, and the use of inappropriate tooling for clamping during processing will affect the processing efficiency and quality. This application reduces the situation where the joint is affected by the unsuitable clamping tooling in the processing quality by selecting different tooling fixtures for different joints.

[0025] 2. This application can further improve the overall convenience of processing by selecting different clamping fixtures for different workpieces and automatically detecting and changing them. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a front view of this embodiment.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the processing table in this embodiment.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the processing table in this embodiment.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a side view of this embodiment.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Machining table; 11. Positioning gripper; 12. Detection probe; 2. Knife holder; 3. Mounting base; 31. Clamping cylinder; 32. Clamping seat; 33. Driving component; 331. Driving frame; 332. Driving cylinder; 34. Upper clamping plate; 35. Lower clamping plate; 36. Guide frame; 361. Guide block; 4. Detection components; 41. Detection tray; 42. Sorting tray; 43. Detection camera; 44. Sorting gripper; 5. Replace components; 51. Replace the frame; 52. Replace the rod; 53. Replace the disc; 54. Replace the gripper; 55. Replace the disassembly / assembly head; 551. Disassemble / assemble the cutter head; Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] A joint processing machine, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the machine includes a processing table 1, on which a tool holder 2 and a mounting base 3 are provided. The tool holder 2 is provided with a cutting head. A clamping component is detachably connected to the mounting base 3. The clamping component includes a clamping cylinder 31 and a clamping seat 32, which are interchangeably connected to the mounting base 3. A pneumatic chuck is provided on the clamping cylinder 31 for clamping the workpiece. A lower clamping plate 35 is detachably provided on the clamping seat 32. A driving component 33 is provided on the upper side of the clamping seat 32 on the worktable. An upper clamping plate 34 is detachably provided on the driving component 33. The driving component 33 can drive the upper clamping plate 34 to move toward the lower clamping plate 35. Both the upper clamping plate 34 and the lower clamping plate 35 have clamping grooves corresponding to the workpiece, which can be fitted to allow the workpiece to be inserted. In specific implementation, the clamping method of the upper clamping plate 34 and the lower clamping plate 35 is conventional upper and lower clamping. After clamping, the connector is embedded in it, while the part to be processed is exposed for processing. The pneumatic chuck of this application is a four-jaw chuck, which can move synchronously towards the center to clamp the workpiece, thereby completing the clamping of the workpiece. These two clamping methods are used to clamp different types of connectors, so as to facilitate the processing of different connectors.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the driving component 33 includes a driving frame 331, on which a driving cylinder 332 is provided. The piston rod of the driving cylinder 332 can drive the upper clamping plate 34 to move vertically and move towards the lower clamping plate 35.

[0034] The driving component 33 also includes a driving cylinder 332. A guide frame 36 is provided on the lower side of the driving cylinder 332. A guide block 361 is slidably connected to the guide frame 36. The guide block 361 can slide vertically up and down along the guide frame 36. The upper clamping piece 34 is detachably connected to the guide block 361. In specific implementation, the guide frame 36 can provide guidance for the movement of the upper clamping piece 34, so that the upper clamping piece 34 can be more accurate when it mates with the lower clamping piece 35.

[0035] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the workbench is also equipped with a detection component 4 and a replacement component 5, which are electrically connected. The detection component 4 is used to detect the workpiece model, while the replacement component 5 is used to replace the clamping cylinder 31 and the clamping seat 32. The detection component 4 includes a detection tray 41 and a screening tray 42, and also includes a detection camera 43 and a sorting gripper 44. The detection camera 43 is used to photograph the workpieces in the detection tray 41, and the sorting gripper 44 is used to remove different types of workpieces to the screening tray 42. The workpieces in the detection tray 41 and the screening tray 42 are fed into the processing in batches. In specific implementation, the detection camera 43 uses OCR recognition to photograph the connector, and the model and type of the connector can be determined by comparing the data of the connector. When there is stacking or other situations that cannot be identified, the sorting gripper 44 is moved to facilitate normal identification.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, the replacement assembly 5 includes a replacement frame 51, which is used to place the clamping cylinder 31, the upper clamping plate 34, the lower clamping plate 35, and the clamping seat 32. A horizontal moving assembly is provided between the replacement frame 51 and the mounting seat 3. A replacement rod 52 is provided on the horizontal moving assembly. The replacement rod 52 can move horizontally under the drive of the horizontal moving assembly. A replacement disc 53 is rotatably connected to the end of the replacement rod 52. The replacement rod 52 can drive the replacement disc 53 to move vertically. A replacement claw 54 and a replacement disassembly head 55 are provided on the replacement disc 53. The replacement disassembly head 55 is used to disassemble and assemble bolts, and the replacement claw 54 is used to clamp the assembly on the replacement frame 51. In practice, the replacement of the disassembly head 55 includes the disassembly cutter head 551, which is made of magnetic material. The disassembly cutter head 551 is set for the corresponding bolt and is used to tighten the bolt. The disassembly cutter head 551 is driven by a motor and disassembles the bolt in a manner similar to that of an electric screwdriver. Workers need to cooperate to a certain extent when disassembling and assembling the bolt.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, the replacement head 55 is rotatably connected to the replacement disc 53, and the rotating surface of the replacement head 55 is perpendicular to the rotating surface of the replacement disc 53. In practice, this rotation allows the replacement head 55 to operate on the bolts from different angles.

[0038] like Figure 3As shown, a positioning gripper 11 is provided on the machining table 1 corresponding to the mounting base 3. The positioning gripper 11 is used to clamp the clamping cylinder 31 or the clamping seat 32. A detection probe 12 is provided on the machining table 1 corresponding to the mounting base 3. The detection probe 12 is used to detect the clamping cylinder 31 and the clamping seat 32 installed on the mounting base 3. In specific implementation, the detection probe 12 can use OCR recognition to determine the clamping cylinder 31 and the clamping seat 32.

[0039] A method for machining joints, comprising the aforementioned joint machining equipment, employing the following method: A. The workpiece is fed into the detection tray 41 and separated by the detection component 4 and the sorting gripper 44. B. Select the corresponding clamping cylinder 31 or clamping seat 32 according to the components in the detection plate 41 for assembly. When assembling the clamping seat 32, the upper clamping piece 34 and the lower clamping piece 35 need to be installed. C. Feed the workpieces one by one, clamp them with the clamping sleeve 31 or the clamping seat 32, and then process the workpieces with the cutting tool. D. After completing the processing of the workpiece in the detection plate 41, select the clamping cylinder 31 or the clamping seat 32 according to the workpiece in the screening plate 42. E. Feed the workpieces one by one, clamp them with the clamping sleeve 31 or the clamping seat 32, and then process the workpieces with the cutting tool. F. Subsequent processing can be carried out continuously by continuously feeding in workpieces.

[0040] Working principle: Automatically detects workpieces and processes them in batches, which can effectively realize the automated processing of different workpieces and improve processing quality and efficiency.

[0041] The above are preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A joint processing machine, characterized in that: The machine includes a processing table (1), on which a tool holder (2) and a mounting base (3) are provided. A tool head is provided on the tool holder (2), and a clamping component is detachably connected to the mounting base (3). The clamping component includes a clamping cylinder (31) and a clamping seat (32), and the clamping cylinder (31) and the clamping seat (32) are interchangeably connected to the mounting base (3). The clamping cylinder (31) is provided with a pneumatic jaw, which is used to clamp the workpiece; The clamping base (32) is detachably provided with a lower clamping piece (35). A driving member (33) is provided on the upper side of the clamping base (32) on the worktable. An upper clamping piece (34) is detachably provided on the driving member (33). The driving member (33) can drive the upper clamping piece (34) to move toward the lower clamping piece (35). Both the upper clamping piece (34) and the lower clamping piece (35) have clamping grooves corresponding to the workpiece. The clamping grooves can be fitted to allow the workpiece to be inserted.

2. The joint processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component (33) includes a driving frame (331), on which a driving cylinder (332) is provided. The piston rod of the driving cylinder (332) can drive the upper clamping plate (34) to move vertically and move towards the lower clamping plate (35).

3. The joint processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving component (33) also includes a driving cylinder (332), a guide frame (36) is provided on the lower side of the driving cylinder (332), a guide block (361) is slidably connected on the guide frame (36), the guide block (361) can slide vertically up and down along the guide frame (36), and the upper clamping piece (34) is detachably connected to the guide block (361).

4. The joint processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench is also equipped with a detection component (4) and a replacement component (5). The detection component (4) and the replacement component (5) are electrically connected. The detection component (4) is used to detect the workpiece model, and the replacement component (5) is used to replace the clamping cylinder (31) and the clamping seat (32). The detection component (4) includes a detection plate (41) and a sorting plate (42). The detection component (4) also includes a detection camera (43) and a sorting gripper (44). The detection camera (43) is used to photograph the workpieces in the detection plate (41), and the sorting gripper (44) is used to take out different types of workpieces into the sorting plate (42). The workpieces in the detection plate (41) and the sorting plate (42) are sent into processing in batches.

5. The joint processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The replacement assembly (5) includes a replacement frame (51), which is used to place a clamping cylinder (31), an upper clamping plate (34), a lower clamping plate (35), and a clamping seat (32). A horizontal moving assembly is provided between the replacement frame (51) and the mounting base (3). A replacement rod (52) is provided on the horizontal moving assembly. The replacement rod (52) can move horizontally under the drive of the horizontal moving assembly. A replacement disc (53) is rotatably connected to the end of the replacement rod (52). The replacement rod (52) can drive the replacement disc (53) to move vertically. A replacement claw (54) and a replacement disassembly head (55) are provided on the replacement disc (53). The replacement disassembly head (55) is used to disassemble and assemble bolts. The replacement claw (54) is used to clamp the assembly on the replacement frame (51).

6. The joint processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The replacement head (55) includes a replacement cutter (551), which is made of magnetic material and is set for the corresponding bolt and used to tighten the bolt.

7. The joint processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The replacement head (55) is rotatably connected to the replacement disc (53), and the rotation surface of the replacement head (55) is perpendicular to the rotation surface of the replacement disc (53).

8. The joint processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The processing table (1) is provided with a positioning gripper (11) corresponding to the mounting base (3), and the positioning gripper (11) is used to clamp the clamping cylinder (31) or the clamping base (32).

9. A joint processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: A detection probe (12) is provided on the processing table (1) corresponding to the mounting base (3). The detection probe (12) is used to detect the clamping cylinder (31) and the clamping base (32) installed on the mounting base (3).

10. A method for machining a joint, characterized in that: The joint processing equipment, including any one of claims 1-9, employs the following method: A. The workpiece is fed into the inspection tray (41), and the workpiece is separated by the inspection component (4) and the sorting gripper (44); B. Select the corresponding clamping cylinder (31) or clamping seat (32) according to the components in the detection plate (41) for assembly. When assembling the clamping seat (32), the upper clamping piece (34) and the lower clamping piece (35) need to be installed. C. Feed the workpieces one by one, clamp them with the clamping cylinder (31) or clamping seat (32), and then process the workpieces with the cutting tool. D. After completing the processing of the workpiece in the detection tray (41), select the clamping cylinder (31) or clamping seat (32) according to the workpiece in the screening tray (42); E. Feed the workpieces one by one, clamp them with the clamping cylinder (31) or clamping seat (32), and then process the workpieces with the cutting tool. F. Subsequent processing can be carried out continuously by continuously feeding in workpieces.

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