Tool, tool magazine set, tool disassembly and assembly method, desktop machining device and machining system
The rotatable push rod and handle design in the tool magazine kit solves the problems of inconvenient and safe tool disassembly in desktop machining equipment, and enables stable and safe disassembly in confined spaces.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202611001116.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-07-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
AI Technical Summary
In desktop machining equipment, the tool magazine has a small external size and installation volume, which makes it difficult for operators to apply a stable disassembly force to the tool in a limited space, reducing the convenience of tool disassembly and posing safety hazards.
A tool magazine kit is provided, including a tool magazine and disassembly tools. It utilizes a rotatable push rod and handle design. By applying force and abutting against the side wall of the tool magazine, the reaction force pushes the handle to disengage the tool from the tool holder, achieving safe and convenient disassembly.
It improves the convenience and safety of tool disassembly, avoids the risk of tools scratching the tool magazine housing or injuring operators, and ensures the controllability and stability of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of machining equipment technology, specifically to a disassembly and assembly tool, a tool magazine set, a disassembly and assembly method, a desktop machining equipment and machining system. Background Technology
[0002] In the automated machining process, it is usually necessary to change several cutting tools to achieve different features on the workpiece. These tools are typically mounted on tool holders in a tool magazine, and are automatically loaded and unloaded by the spindle during machining. They are manually removed by the operator during machine downtime for maintenance or tool replacement.
[0003] However, due to the constraints of the overall structure and installation space of machining equipment, especially the high requirements for miniaturization in desktop machining equipment, tool magazines are typically small in size and installation volume, resulting in insufficient operating space for operators to remove tools. Consequently, operators find it difficult to apply stable removal force to the tools within this limited space, making it difficult for tools to detach from the clips and reducing the ease of tool removal. Furthermore, when operators forcibly remove tools, the tools may suddenly detach from the clips, scraping against the tool magazine housing or injuring the operator, affecting the safety of the tool removal process. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This application provides a disassembly and assembly tool, a tool magazine set, a disassembly and assembly method, a desktop machining equipment, and a machining system.
[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a tool magazine kit suitable for desktop machining equipment. The tool magazine kit includes a tool magazine and a disassembly / assembly tool. The tool magazine has a tool holder inside for loading cutting tools. The disassembly / assembly tool includes a handle and a push rod. The push rod is rotatably mounted on the handle and includes opposing force-applying and abutting portions. The force-applying portion allows an operator to apply force. When the handle abuts against the cutting tool loaded in the tool holder, and the force-applying portion is subjected to a force in a first direction, the abutting portion abuts against a first sidewall of the tool magazine and receives a reaction force from the first sidewall. The reaction force, through the push rod, pushes the portion of the handle that abuts the cutting tool away from the first sidewall. The handle, through its abutment against the cutting tool, can disengage the cutting tool from the tool holder.
[0006] Secondly, this application provides a method for assembling and disassembling tools using the aforementioned tool magazine set. The method is used to remove the loaded tools mounted on the tool magazine and includes the following steps: Hold the handle so that it contacts the loaded tool. Apply a force in a first direction to the force-applying part, causing the push rod to rotate. The abutting part moves away from the handle and receives a reaction force from the first sidewall of the tool magazine due to its contact with the first sidewall. This reaction force pushes the part of the handle that contacts the tool away from the first sidewall via the push rod. The handle, through its contact with the loaded tool, moves the loaded tool away from the tool holder until the loaded tool disengages from the tool holder.
[0007] Thirdly, this application provides a desktop machining apparatus. The desktop machining apparatus includes a machine base, a tool magazine assembly according to any of the above embodiments, and a spindle. The tool magazine in the tool magazine assembly is disposed on the machine base. The spindle is disposed on the machine base and configured to move relative to the machine base towards or away from the tool magazine to change tools from the tool magazine.
[0008] Fourthly, this application provides a processing system. The processing system includes a desktop processing device, a dust collection device, and / or a collection device as described in the above embodiments. The dust collection device is connected to the desktop processing device and configured to collect chips generated during the processing of workpieces by the desktop processing device. The collection device is connected to the desktop processing device and configured to collect the chips generated during the processing of workpieces by the desktop processing device, recover the processing fluid used in the processing of workpieces by the desktop processing device, and recycle the processing fluid back into the desktop processing device.
[0009] Fifthly, this application provides a disassembly and assembly tool. The disassembly and assembly tool is used to disassemble and assemble a tool mounted on a tool holder in a tool magazine of a desktop machining equipment. The disassembly and assembly tool includes a handle, a clamping member, and a push rod. The clamping member is disposed on the handle and is capable of clamping and releasing the tool. The push rod is rotatably disposed on the handle and includes opposing force-applying and abutting portions. The force-applying portion is used for an operator to apply force. When the clamping member clamps the tool mounted on the tool holder, and the force-applying portion is subjected to a force in a first direction, the abutting portion abuts against a first sidewall of the tool magazine and receives a reaction force from the first sidewall. The reaction force pushes the portion of the handle that abuts the tool away from the first sidewall via the push rod. The handle, through its abutment against the tool, can disengage the tool from the tool holder.
[0010] The disassembly and assembly tools, tool magazine kit, disassembly and assembly method, desktop machining equipment, and machining system of this application integrate the tool magazine and the disassembly and assembly tools with a rotatable push rod into a tool magazine kit. When the operator holds the handle, the force-applying part drives the supporting part to abut against the first side wall of the tool magazine. The stable reaction force provided by the first side wall pushes the part of the handle that abuts the tool to move in the opposite direction, so that the tool can be pulled out in a state of controllable external force and clear direction, without having to forcefully apply force in a limited space or change the grip posture, thus improving the convenience of tool disassembly. At the same time, since the force application process is smooth and can be terminated at any time by releasing the force, it avoids the tool scraping against the tool magazine shell or scratching the operator due to the tool suddenly disengaging from the tool holder, effectively improving the safety of the disassembly process.
[0011] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0012] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a tool magazine assembly according to some embodiments of this application, wherein the push rod in the tool magazine assembly / disassembly tool is in a first state; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view of the tool magazine in the tool magazine set shown; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional assembly of the disassembly and assembly tool from one perspective, in which the push rod of the disassembly and assembly tool is in the second state; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A three-dimensional assembly diagram of the disassembly and assembly tools from another perspective; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The disassembly and assembly tool shown is a three-dimensional exploded view from one perspective; Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional exploded view of the disassembly and assembly tools shown from another perspective; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the disassembly and assembly tool after removing the second outer shell according to some embodiments of this application, and the comparison table shows the push rod of the disassembly and assembly tool in the first state and the second state. Figure 8 yes Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram at point VIII; Figure 9This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a disassembly and assembly tool according to some embodiments of this application, wherein (a) shows the push rod in the disassembly and assembly tool in a second state, and (b) shows the push rod in the disassembly and assembly tool in a first state; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the disassembly and assembly method of some embodiments of this application, showing the alignment of the disassembly and assembly tool with the loaded tool mounted on the tool holder in the tool magazine; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the disassembly and assembly method of some embodiments of this application, showing the handle of the disassembly and assembly tool being held so that the handle comes into contact with the loaded blade; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly method of some embodiments of this application, wherein (a) shows the application of a force in the first direction to the force-applying part of the push rod in the disassembly and assembly tool until the loaded tool is disengaged from the tool holder, (b) shows the removal of the force applied to the force-applying part and the elastic connector causing the push rod to return to the first state, and (c) shows the removal of the loaded tool from the tool magazine by the handle. Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly method of some embodiments of this application, wherein (a) shows the disassembly and assembly tool clamping the tool after exiting the tool magazine; (b) and (c) together show the separation of the clamping member from the tool holder of the loaded tool; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the disassembly and assembly method of some embodiments of this application for loading the tool to be installed onto the tool holder; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a desktop processing device according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the processing system according to some embodiments of this application.
[0013] The reference numerals in the detailed embodiments are as follows: 10,000 processing systems, 1,000 desktop processing devices, 3,000 dust collection devices, and 5,000 collection devices; Tool magazine set 100; cutting tools 200, tool holders 201, cutting edges 203, machine base 300, spindle 500; 10 disassembly and assembly tools; Handle 11, mounting cavity 110, first sub-cavity 1101, second sub-cavity 1102, third sub-cavity 1103, fourth sub-cavity 1104, first housing 111, second housing 112, top 113, first opening 1130, bottom 114, bottom end face 1141, receiving cavity 1140, inner peripheral wall of receiving cavity 1143, first side 115, second opening 1150, second side 116, gripping area 1161, contour groove 1163; Push rod 13, first sub-rod 131, force application part 1311, second sub-rod 133, support part 1331, first sub-surface 13311, second sub-surface 13313, end face of support part 13315, turning part 1333, third sub-rod 135; Connecting shaft 15; Clamping component 17, gripper 171, loading cavity 170, clamping surface 17a, inner wall surface 1711, rib 173, inner surface 1731, guide surface 17b, end face 17c of gripper; Flexible connector 19; Tool magazine 30, first side wall 31, second side wall 33, operating space 301, tool holder 35, opening 350, tool retraction space 303; first direction X1, second direction X2. Detailed Implementation
[0014] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0015] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0016] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0017] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0018] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0019] In the automated machining process, it is usually necessary to change several cutting tools to achieve different features on the workpiece. These tools are typically mounted on tool holders in a tool magazine, and are automatically loaded and unloaded by the spindle during machining. They are manually removed by the operator during machine downtime for maintenance or tool replacement.
[0020] However, due to the constraints of the overall structure and installation space of processing equipment, especially the high requirements for miniaturization in desktop processing equipment, tool magazines are typically small in size and installation volume, resulting in insufficient operating space for operators to remove tools. Consequently, operators find it difficult to apply a stable removal force to the tools within this limited space, making it difficult for tools to detach from the clips and reducing the ease of tool removal. Furthermore, when operators forcibly remove tools, the tools may suddenly detach from the clips, scraping against the tool magazine housing or injuring the operator, affecting the safety of the tool removal process. To address this issue, this application provides a tool magazine kit 100 (… Figure 1 As shown), disassembly and assembly methods ( Figures 9 to 14 As shown), desktop-level processing equipment 1000 ( Figure 15 As shown), machining system 10000 ( Figure 16 (as shown) and disassembly / assembly tools 10 ( Figures 3 to 7 (As shown).
[0021] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 14 In one aspect, this application provides a tool magazine assembly 100, which is suitable for desktop machining equipment 1000.
[0022] The desktop machining equipment 1000 is a compact device used to perform machining processes. Its structural design typically balances lightweight construction with high machining accuracy. Its core advantages include a small footprint and low energy consumption, making it well-suited for various flexible applications such as creative projects, model making, and handicraft workshops. The desktop machining equipment 1000 removes excess material through cutting, grinding, or other methods by the relative movement of the cutting tool 200 and the workpiece (commonly known as a "blank"), achieving the desired shape, dimensional accuracy, and surface quality. For example, the desktop machining equipment 1000 can be, but is not limited to, a lathe, milling machine, planer, grinder, drilling machine, and CNC machine tool.
[0023] Correspondingly, when the desktop machining equipment 1000 is a lathe, it achieves cutting through the rotation of the workpiece and the linear movement of the cutting tool 200. In this case, the desktop machining equipment 1000 is mainly used for machining the surfaces of rotating bodies, such as cylindrical surfaces, conical surfaces, end faces, and threads. When the desktop machining equipment 1000 is a milling machine, it uses a rotating multi-bladed end mill to machine planes, grooves, shaped surfaces, and gears, and can perform various milling processes. When the desktop machining equipment 1000 is a planer, it utilizes the reciprocating linear motion of the cutting tool and the workpiece to cut planes, grooves, and straight shaped surfaces, and can perform various planing processes. When the desktop machining equipment 1000 is a grinder, it uses a high-speed rotating grinding wheel to finish the surface of the workpiece, and can be used to machine surfaces with low surface roughness. When the desktop machining equipment 1000 is a drilling machine, it can perform hole machining operations such as drilling, reaming, boring, and countersinking, and can perform various hole machining processes. When the desktop machining equipment 1000 is a CNC machine tool, it is an automated desktop machining equipment 1000 controlled by digital programs, integrating multiple functions such as turning, milling, and drilling. It is suitable for high-precision, high-efficiency, and multi-process batch production of complex parts. Of course, the desktop machining equipment 1000 can also simultaneously possess the functions of a lathe, milling machine, planer, grinder, drilling machine, and CNC machine tool.
[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The tool magazine set 100 includes a tool magazine 30 and a disassembly / assembly tool 10. The tool magazine 30 has a tool holder 35 inside, which is used to load tools 200.
[0025] Please see Figure 3The disassembly / assembly tool 10 includes a handle 11 and a push rod 13. The push rod 13 is rotatably mounted on the handle 11 and includes opposing force-applying parts 1311 and a retaining part 1331. The force-applying part 1311 is used by the operator to apply force. Please refer to... Figure 11 and Figure 12 When the handle 11 contacts the tool 200 mounted on the tool holder 35, and the force-applying part 1311 is subjected to a force along the first direction X1, the abutting part 1331 abuts against the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30 and receives a reaction force from the first side wall 31. This reaction force pushes the part of the handle 11 that abuts against the tool 200 away from the first side wall 31 via the push rod 13. The handle 11, through its contact with the tool 200, can disengage the tool 200 from the tool holder 35.
[0026] The tool magazine set 100 is a combination product consisting of a tool magazine 30 and a disassembly / assembly tool 10. The tool magazine set 100 can be supplied as a whole to users of desktop machining equipment 1000. The tool magazine set 100 allows the disassembly / assembly tool 10 to be structurally compatible with the tool magazine 30, ensuring that the disassembly / assembly tool 10 can adapt to the specific spatial layout and size of the tool magazine 30, thereby enabling the safe disassembly and assembly of the tool 200 within confined spaces. The disassembly / assembly tool 10 in the tool magazine set 100 can be stored together with the tool magazine 300 on the machine tool 300 of the desktop machining equipment 1000, or it can be stored independently in a toolbox and taken out for use in conjunction with the tool magazine 300.
[0027] The tool magazine 30 is a device in the desktop machining equipment 1000 used for centralized storage of multiple cutting tools 200. The tool magazine 30 has a housing that encloses an internal space. The housing includes a first sidewall 31 and a second sidewall 33 spaced apart from the first sidewall 31. The space between the first sidewall 31 and the second sidewall 33 is the operating space 301 for assembling and disassembling the tool 10. The tool magazine 30 contains multiple tool holders 35, each holding one cutting tool 200.
[0028] The tool holder 35 is an elastic component in the tool magazine 30 that directly clamps the tool 200. The tool holder 35 is located within the operating space 301 and has an opening 350 for loading or unloading the tool 200. The opening 350 faces the second side wall 33 of the tool magazine 30. The tool holder 35 can be made of plastic or metal, and has a certain degree of elastic deformation capability. It can open under external force to accommodate the tool holder 201 of the tool 200, and after the external force is removed, it elastically returns to its original position to clamp the tool holder 201. The clamping force of the tool holder 35 ensures that the tool 200 will not loosen during machining, while also allowing the tool 200 to be dismounted by applying appropriate pulling force.
[0029] The cutting tool 200 is a tool used for machining a workpiece, comprising a tool holder 201 and a cutting edge 203. The tool holder 201 is in direct contact with the tool holder 35 and is typically cylindrical, with its outer diameter matching the inner diameter of the tool holder 35. The cutting edge 203 extends from one end of the tool holder 201 and is used to cut the workpiece. In the tool magazine 30, the cutting tool 200 is loaded onto the tool holder 35 via the tool holder 201, with the cutting edge 203 extending from the tool holder 35 and pointing towards the bottom of the tool magazine 30.
[0030] The disassembly and assembly tool 10 is a handheld tool used to assist operators in manually disassembling and assembling the tool 200 in the tool magazine 30. The disassembly and assembly tool 10 uses the lever principle to convert the small force applied by the operator into a larger disassembly force, so that the tool 200 can be smoothly disassembled from the tool holder 35 in a confined space.
[0031] Please refer to 1 as well. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The handle 11 is a component in the disassembly and assembly tool 10 for the operator to grip. The handle 11 has a certain length and thickness to facilitate a secure grip. The contour shape of the handle 11 allows the operator to comfortably grip and apply force in confined spaces. The handle 11 is used to abut against the tool 200. In some embodiments, the bottom 114 of the handle 11 directly contacts the side of the tool holder 201. In other embodiments, the handle 11 abuts indirectly via a clamping element 17 located at the bottom 114 of the handle 11 (described below). Additionally, the outer surface of the handle 11 may have anti-slip textures to increase friction during grip and prevent slippage during force application. The central axis along the length of the handle 11 is the handle axis, which is approximately parallel to the axial direction of the tool 200 in the tool magazine 30.
[0032] The push rod 13 is the force-transmitting component in the disassembly and assembly tool 10. The push rod 13 is rotatably mounted on the handle 11 and can rotate relative to the handle 11 about a rotation axis. The push rod 13 is elongated, with a force-applying part 1311 and a support part 1331 at each end. The force-applying part 1311 and the support part 1331 are located at opposite ends of the push rod 13, and are located on both sides relative to the rotational connection point between the push rod 13 and the handle 11.
[0033] The force-applying part 1311 is the portion of the push rod 13 for the operator to press and apply force with their fingers. The force-applying part 1311 is located at one end of the push rod 13, typically extending from the top 113 of the handle 11 to the outside of the handle 11, so that the operator's thumb can reach and push it. The force-applying part 1311 can be plate-shaped, rod-shaped, or column-shaped, and its surface may have anti-slip textures or grooves to increase comfort and stability when pressing with the fingers. The operator presses the force-applying part 1311 with their thumb, causing it to move along a first direction X1, thereby driving the entire push rod 13 to rotate about the rotational connection point. The direction of the force applied to the force-applying part 1311 is the first direction X1, which is approximately perpendicular to the length direction of the push rod 13.
[0034] The abutting portion 1331 is the part of the push rod 13 that contacts the first sidewall 31 of the tool magazine 30 and bears the reaction force. The abutting portion 1331 is located at the other end of the push rod 13 opposite to the force-applying portion 1311. When the push rod 13 rotates, the abutting portion 1331 rotates away from the handle 11 until the abutting portion 1331 contacts and abuts against the first sidewall 31 of the tool magazine 30. The outer surface of the abutting portion 1331 contacts the first sidewall 31, and abutting relationship is formed between them. The distal end of the abutting portion 1331 (i.e., the end away from the force-applying portion 1311) is the part of the abutting portion 1331 that first contacts the first sidewall 31.
[0035] The inner surface of the first sidewall 31 provides a bearing surface for the bearing portion 1331 of the push rod 13. When the bearing portion 1331 abuts against the first sidewall 31, the first sidewall 31 generates a reaction force in the opposite direction to the bearing portion 1331. The reaction force is the force generated by the first sidewall 31 on the bearing portion 1331 in the opposite direction and of equal magnitude when the bearing portion 1331 applies a bearing force to the first sidewall 31. According to Newton's third law, the action force and reaction force between two objects are always equal in magnitude, opposite in direction, and act along the same straight line. In this embodiment, the bearing portion 1331 applies a bearing force in the direction toward the first sidewall 31, and the first sidewall 31 applies a reaction force to the bearing portion 1331 in the opposite direction (i.e., away from the first sidewall 31). The reaction force is transmitted to the handle 11 through the push rod 13, which pushes the part of the handle 11 that is in contact with the tool 200 to move away from the first side wall 31, thereby causing the tool 200 to disengage from the tool holder 35.
[0036] The first direction X1 is the direction in which the operator applies force to the force-applying part 1311. In this embodiment, the first direction X1 is approximately perpendicular to the length direction of the handle 11, allowing the operator to push the force-applying part 1311 with their thumb in a natural and comfortable posture.
[0037] When it is necessary to disassemble the tool 200 loaded on the tool holder 35 in the tool magazine 30, the operator first holds the handle 11 of the disassembly tool 10 and inserts the disassembly tool 10 into the tool magazine 30 through the operating space 301, so that the handle 11 comes into contact with the tool 200 loaded on the tool holder 35. At this time, the operator applies a force along the first direction X1 to the force-applying part 1311 of the push rod 13. The force-applying part 1311 is pushed and drives the entire push rod 13 to rotate around its rotational connection point with the handle 11. As the push rod 13 rotates, the abutment part 1331 located at the other end of the push rod 13 gradually extends away from the handle 11 until the abutment part 1331 contacts and abuts against the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30.
[0038] After the holding part 1331 abuts against the first sidewall 31, the operator continues to apply force to the force-applying part 1311, causing the holding part 1331 to generate a large holding force against the first sidewall 31. Simultaneously, the first sidewall 31 generates a reaction force in the opposite direction on the holding part 1331. This reaction force is transmitted to the handle 11 via the push rod 13, pushing the part of the handle 11 that abuts against the tool 200 to move away from the first sidewall 31. The movement of the handle 11 causes the tool 200 to move away from the first sidewall 31, i.e., the tool 200 disengages from the opening 350 of the tool holder 35. After the tool 200 is completely disengaged from the tool holder 35, the operator can remove the tool 200 from the tool magazine 30.
[0039] In this application, the tool magazine 30 and the disassembly and assembly tool 10 with a rotatable push rod 13 are integrated into a tool magazine set 100. When the operator holds the handle 11, the force application part 1311 drives the abutment part 1331 to abut against the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30. The stable reaction force provided by the first side wall 31 pushes the part of the handle 11 that abuts against the tool 200 to move in the opposite direction, so that the tool 200 can be pulled out in a state where the external force is controllable and the direction is clear. There is no need to forcefully apply force in a limited space or change the grip posture, which improves the convenience of disassembling the tool 200. At the same time, since the force application process is smooth and can be terminated at any time by releasing the force, it avoids the tool 200 from scraping the outer shell of the tool magazine 30 or scratching the operator due to sudden disengagement from the tool holder 35, which effectively improves the safety of the disassembly process.
[0040] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, the push rod 13 is rotatably connected to the handle 11 via the connecting shaft 15. Furthermore, the push rod 13 has at least a first state and a second state relative to the handle 11. Compared to the first state, the abutting portion 1331 in the second state is further away from the handle 11, and the force-applying portion 1311 in the second state is further away from the first sidewall 31.
[0041] The connecting shaft 15 is a component that connects the push rod 13 and the handle 11, forming a rotatable connection between them. The connecting shaft 15 passes through a shaft hole on the push rod 13 and is fixed to the handle 11, or passes through a shaft hole on the handle 11 and is fixed to the push rod 13. The connecting shaft 15 provides a center of rotation for the push rod 13 relative to the handle 11. The axial direction of the connecting shaft 15 is perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the push rod 13. In one embodiment, the connecting shaft 15 is a cylindrical pin, with both ends fixed to the handle 11, and the push rod 13 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 15 and can rotate freely about it. In another embodiment, the connecting shaft 15 and the push rod 13 are integrally formed, with both ends of the connecting shaft 15 extending into shaft holes on the handle 11, allowing the push rod 13 to rotate relative to the handle 11.
[0042] The first state is a rotational position of the push rod 13 relative to the handle 11. In the first state, as... Figure 1 or Figure 7 As indicated by the solid line, push rod 13 is in a retracted position, with the supporting part 1331 retracted to a position close to the handle 11. This first state is the default state of the disassembly / assembly tool 10 when not in use or during insertion into the tool magazine 30. In this first state, the overall dimensions of the disassembly / assembly tool 10 are minimized, facilitating entry into the operating space 301 through the narrow opening of the tool magazine 30. This first state can be achieved by the operator manually moving push rod 13 to this position, or it can be automatically maintained by the restoring force of the elastic connector 19, which will be described below.
[0043] The second state is another rotational position of the push rod 13 relative to the handle 11, opposite to the first state. Compared to the first state, in the second state, the push rod 13 is in an extended posture. Specifically, the supporting part 1331 swings away from the handle 11, increasing the distance between the distal end of the supporting part 1331 and the handle 11. At the same time, the force-applying part 1311 also moves away from the first side wall 31, that is, the force-applying part 1311 swings towards the second side 116 of the handle 11. When the push rod 13 is in the second state, the supporting part 1331 may have swung to a position where it can contact and support the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30, or swung to a position close to the first side wall 31 but with a gap from the first side wall 31, while the force-applying part 1311 swings to a position where it is convenient for the operator's thumb to continuously press and apply force.
[0044] When the operator needs to insert the disassembly tool 10 into the tool magazine 30, the push rod 13 is initially in the first state. In the first state, the holding part 1331 retracts to a position close to the handle 11, and the force-applying part 1311 is also in a relatively close position. The overall outline size of the disassembly tool 10 is minimized, facilitating its passage through the narrow gap between the tool holder 35 and the first side wall 31 in the tool magazine 30. When the disassembly tool 10 reaches the predetermined position, i.e., after the handle 11 contacts the tool 200, two situations may occur. One is that the push rod 13 is still in the first state, with a gap between the holding part 1331 and the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30. In this case, the operator needs to apply a force along the first direction X1 to the force-applying part 1311, causing the push rod 13 to switch from the first state to the second state. The holding part 1331 gradually swings away from the handle 11, and the distal end of the holding part 1331 extends a sufficient distance to contact and hold the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30. The operator can then continue to apply force to complete the disassembly of the tool 200. Another option is that the push rod 13 is still in the first state, and the supporting part 1331 is in contact with the first side wall 31. At this time, the operator applies a force along the first direction X1 to the force-applying part 1311 to complete the disassembly of the tool 200.
[0045] In this embodiment, the push rod 13 has a first state and a second state, so that the disassembly and assembly tool 10 can switch to the compact first state during the insertion stage of the tool magazine 30 to reduce the volume occupied and avoid interference between the push rod 13 and the first side wall 31 or other internal structures of the tool magazine 30; during the force application stage, if there is a gap between the abutment part 1331 and the first side wall 31, the second state is switched to allow the abutment part 1331 to swing out and obtain sufficient abutment stroke so that the abutment part 1331 can reliably contact the first side wall 31; if the abutment part 1331 has just contacted the first side wall 31 in the first state, the disassembly can be completed directly without additional stroke, taking into account both the passage in narrow spaces and the reliability of force application.
[0046] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, in the first state, the abutment portion 1331 is at least partially in contact with the handle 11, such as... Figure 1 As shown. In the second state, the abutment portion 1331 is completely spaced from the handle 11, as... Figure 3 As shown.
[0047] The abutment portion 1331 at least partially abuts against the handle 11, meaning at least a portion of its surface contacts the side surface of the handle 11. In one embodiment, the gap between the inner surface of the abutment portion 1331 and the first side 115 of the handle 11 is minimal, which can be considered as a fit. In another embodiment, the inner surface of the abutment portion 1331 directly contacts the first side 115 of the handle 11 without any gap. In the first state, the abutment portion 1331 abuts against the first side 115 of the handle 11, so that the abutment portion 1331 does not protrude from the outer contour of the handle 11, or protrudes only by a tiny size, thereby ensuring that the disassembly / assembly tool 10 has a minimal radial dimension in the first state.
[0048] Because the gap between the tool holder 35 inside the tool magazine 30 and the first side wall 31 is very narrow, if the abutment part 1331 protrudes outward in the first state, the disassembly and assembly tool 10 may not be able to smoothly extend into the gap between the handle 11 and the first side wall 31 in the operating space 301, or the abutment part 1331 may scrape and get stuck with the first side wall 31 during the insertion process. Therefore, in the first state, the abutment part 1331 is in contact with the handle 11, so that the abutment part 1331 will not open outward and increase the overall width of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 during the insertion of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 into the tool magazine 30, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly tool 10 to reach the abutment position when inserted into the tool magazine 30.
[0049] A complete gap means that in the second state, there is a clear, non-contact gap between the abutment portion 1331 and the handle 11. Compared to the close fit in the first state, in the second state, the abutment portion 1331 moves entirely away from the handle 11, causing all parts of the abutment portion 1331 to separate from the outer surface of the handle 11, forming a certain spatial gap between them. In the second state, the gap between the abutment portion 1331 and the handle 11 should be at least greater than the close fit gap in the first state.
[0050] When the operator needs to insert the disassembly / assembly tool 10 into the tool magazine 30, the push rod 13 is in the first state. In the first state, the holding part 1331 is at least partially in contact with the handle 11, and the overall size of the disassembly / assembly tool 10 is at its smallest. After the disassembly / assembly tool 10 reaches the predetermined position, the operator applies a force along the first direction X1 to the force application part 1311, and the push rod 13 switches from the first state to the second state. During this process, the holding part 1331 gradually disengages from the handle 11 and swings away from the handle 11. When the push rod 13 switches to the second state, the holding part 1331 is completely separated from the handle 11, and there is a significant spatial distance between them. At this time, the distal end of the holding part 1331 has extended a sufficient distance and contacts and abuts against the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30. After the tool 200 is disassembled, the operator removes the force applied to the force-applying part 1311. The push rod 13 switches from the second state back to the first state under the action of external force, and the holding part 1331 moves back towards the handle 11 until it is at least partially in contact with the handle 11.
[0051] In this embodiment, in the first state, the abutment portion 1331 fits against the handle 11 to maximize the reduction of the external size of the disassembly and assembly tool 10, making it easier for the disassembly and assembly tool 10 to enter the narrow operating space 301. In the second state, the abutment portion 1331 is completely spaced from the handle 11 to provide sufficient abutment stroke, ensuring that the reaction force can be effectively transmitted to the handle 11, thereby driving the tool 200 to disengage from the tool holder 35.
[0052] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the surface of the abutment portion 1331 facing away from the handle 11 includes a first sub-surface 13311 and a second sub-surface 13313. The two sides of the second sub-surface 13313 are respectively connected to the first sub-surface 13311 and the end face 13315 of the abutment portion 1331 at the distal end away from the force-applying portion 1311. In the direction from the top 113 to the bottom 114 of the handle 11, the second sub-surface 13313 gets progressively closer to the handle 11.
[0053] During the use of the disassembly and assembly tool 10, the surface of the abutment part 1331 facing away from the handle 11 faces the first sidewall 31 of the tool magazine 30, and in the second state, it is in direct contact with the first sidewall 31. In this embodiment, the surface is not a single plane, but a composite surface composed of multiple sub-surfaces.
[0054] The first sub-surface 13311 is the portion of the abutment portion 1331 facing away from the handle 11, closer to the force-applying portion 1311. In the first state, the first sub-surface 13311 is substantially parallel to the axis of the handle 11. The shape of the first sub-surface 13311 can be planar, arc-shaped, or curved. In one embodiment, the first sub-surface 13311 is planar. The second sub-surface 13313 is the portion of the abutment portion 1331 facing away from the handle 11, closer to the distal end of the abutment portion 1331. The two sides of the second sub-surface 13313 are respectively connected to the end faces 13315 of the first sub-surface 13311 and the distal end of the abutment portion 1331. The second sub-surface 13313 is inclined relative to the first sub-surface 13311. The distal end of the abutment portion 1331 is the portion of the abutment portion 1331 that first enters the operating space 301 of the tool magazine 30.
[0055] In the direction from the top 113 to the bottom 114 of the handle 11, the distance between the second sub-surface 13313 and the outer surface of the handle 11 gradually decreases. In other words, the second sub-surface 13313 is inclined towards the handle 11 in the direction from the top 113 to the bottom 114, thereby forming a beveled guide structure at the distal end of the holding part 1331. When the disassembly / assembly tool 10 is inserted between the tool holder 35 and the first sidewall 31, this beveled guide structure can smoothly guide it without being blocked or stuck by the first sidewall 31, ensuring that the disassembly / assembly tool 10 can smoothly reach the holding position within the limited operating space 301, further improving the operational feasibility in confined spaces.
[0056] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, the connection position between the push rod 13 and the connecting shaft 15 is located between the force-applying part 1311 and the abutting part 1331, and the distance from the force-applying part 1311 to the connecting shaft 15 is greater than the distance from the abutting part 1331 to the connecting shaft 15.
[0057] The connection point between the push rod 13 and the connecting shaft 15 is where the connecting shaft 15 passes through the handle 11, which is the rotation center of the push rod 13. This connection point divides the push rod 13 into two parts: a first part from the connection point to the force application part 1311, and a second part from the connection point to the support part 1331.
[0058] The distance from the force-applying part 1311 to the connecting shaft 15 is the perpendicular distance between the point of application of the force on the force-applying part 1311 and the axis of the connecting shaft 15, which is the lever arm length of the force-applying part 1311. The point of application of the force on the force-applying part 1311 is usually located in the central area of the force-applying part 1311 or at the position where the operator's thumb presses. The distance from the supporting part 1331 to the connecting shaft 15 is the perpendicular distance between the point of application of the reaction force on the supporting part 1331 and the axis of the connecting shaft 15, which is the lever arm length of the supporting part 1331. The point of application of the reaction force on the supporting part 1331 is usually located at the contact position between the distal end of the supporting part 1331 and the first sidewall 31.
[0059] The distance from the force-applying part 1311 to the connecting shaft 15 is greater than the distance from the supporting part 1331 to the connecting shaft 15; that is, the lever arm length of the force-applying part 1311 is greater than the lever arm length of the supporting part 1331. According to the lever principle, when the effort arm is greater than the resistance arm, the effort is less than the resistance, meaning that a smaller force on the force-applying part 1311 can generate a larger output force on the supporting part 1331. In this embodiment, the force applied by the operator to the force-applying part 1311 is amplified by the push rod 13 and transmitted to the supporting part 1331, enabling the supporting part 1331 to generate a supporting force on the first sidewall 31 greater than the force applied by the operator. The larger the lever arm ratio, the higher the force amplification factor.
[0060] When the operator applies a force along the first direction X1 to the force-applying part 1311, since the lever arm of the force-applying part 1311 is greater than the lever arm of the supporting part 1331, the smaller force applied by the operator is amplified by the lever mechanism formed by the push rod 13 and the connecting shaft 15 and transmitted to the supporting part 1331. This allows the supporting part 1331 to support the first side wall 31 with a larger force, which can reduce the manual force required to disassemble the tool 200 and further improve the problem of inconvenient force application in a confined space.
[0061] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the disassembly and assembly tool 10 further includes a clamping member 17. The clamping member 17 is disposed at the bottom 114 of the handle 11. The handle 11 abuts against the tool 200 via the clamping member 17. The clamping member 17 is used to clamp and release the tool 200.
[0062] The clamping member 17 is a component located at the bottom 114 of the handle 11 for clamping the cutting tool 200. The clamping member 17 acts as an intermediate force-transmitting component between the handle 11 and the cutting tool 200, establishing a stable and reliable contact relationship between them. The clamping member 17 can clamp the shank 201 of the cutting tool 200, forming a fixed connection between the cutting tool 200 and the handle 11, allowing the handle 11 to move the cutting tool 200 together during disassembly. When the cutting tool 200 is pulled away from the clamping member 17 and / or the handle 11 is pulled away from the cutting tool 200, the clamping member 17 can release the shank 201 of the cutting tool 200, allowing the cutting tool 200 to be removed from the disassembly tool 10.
[0063] The bottom 114 of the handle 11 is the end of the handle 11 closest to the tool holder 35 in the tool magazine 30. A clamping member 17 is disposed on the bottom 114, and the specific installation method can be a fixed connection (such as integral molding, bonding, welding) or a detachable connection (such as threaded connection, snap-fit connection). In one embodiment, the clamping member 17 is integrally injection molded with the bottom 114 of the handle 11. In another embodiment, the clamping member 17 is fixed to the bottom 114 of the handle 11 by screws.
[0064] The contact between the handle 11 and the tool 200 via the clamping member 17 means that the contact force between the handle 11 and the tool 200 is transmitted through the clamping member 17. When the clamping member 17 clamps the handle 201 of the tool 200, a force transmission path is established between the handle 11 and the tool 200 through the clamping member 17. During disassembly, when the push rod 13 is subjected to a reaction force that pushes the handle 11 to move, the movement of the handle 11 is transmitted to the tool 200 through the clamping member 17, causing the tool 200 to disengage from the tool holder 35.
[0065] The clamping member 17 can clamp the tool 200, forming a stable connection between them. The clamping member 17 can also release the tool 200, breaking the connection. Clamping and releasing can be achieved in various ways, such as elastic clamping, magnetic clamping, or mechanical locking. In this embodiment, the clamping member 17 uses an elastic clamping method, achieving clamping and releasing through the elastic deformation of multiple grippers 171 (see description below for details).
[0066] In this embodiment, the clamping member 17 is disposed at the bottom 114 of the handle 11 as a contact transmission component between the handle 11 and the tool 200. It not only achieves stable clamping of the tool 200, but also enables the disassembly and assembly tool 10 to be reused for multiple tool change operations through the clamping and releasing function.
[0067] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 8 and Figure 12In some embodiments, the cutting tool 200 includes a shank 201. The clamping member 17 includes a plurality of spaced-apart jaws 171. The jaws 171 surround and form a loading cavity 170. During the clamping of the cutting tool 200, the end of the jaw 171 away from the top 113 of the handle 11 can be forcefully moved away from the center of the loading cavity 170, allowing the shank 201 to extend into the loading cavity 170. The jaw 171 includes a clamping surface 17a facing the interior of the loading cavity 170. The clamping surface 17a abuts against the shank 201 extending into the loading cavity 170 to clamp the cutting tool 200.
[0068] The tool holder 201 is typically cylindrical. The outer diameter of the tool holder 201 is adapted to the inner diameter of the tool clip 35, and also to the inner diameter of the loading cavity 170 of the clamping member 17. The cylindrical outer surface of the tool holder 201 provides a mating surface for the clamping surface 17a.
[0069] The gripper 171 is an elastic arm-shaped element in the clamping member 17 used to clamp the tool holder 201. Multiple grippers 171 are spaced apart from each other, meaning there is a gap between adjacent grippers 171. This gap allows the gripper 171 to move independently relative to the other grippers 171, thereby elastically opening away from the center of the loading cavity 170 when subjected to force. The number of grippers 171 can be two, three, four, or more. In one embodiment, there are three grippers 171 evenly distributed along the circumference, forming a three-jaw clamping structure. In another embodiment, there are four grippers 171 evenly distributed along the circumference, forming a four-jaw clamping structure.
[0070] The loading cavity 170 is an internal space surrounded by multiple grippers 171. The shape of the loading cavity 170 is adapted to the shape of the handle 201, and is approximately a cylindrical cavity. The opening of the loading cavity 170 is located at the end of the grippers 171 furthest from the top 113 of the handle 11, i.e., the free end of the grippers 171. The handle 201 extends into the loading cavity 170 through this opening. The inner diameter of the loading cavity 170 is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the handle 201, allowing the grippers 171 to apply a clamping force to the handle 201 when it is inserted into the cavity in its natural state.
[0071] The free end of the gripper 171 is not connected to the handle 11 and is the entrance end of the loading cavity 170, which is also the part of the gripper 171 that undergoes the greatest elastic deformation under force. When the tool holder 201 extends into the loading cavity 170 from this free end, the tool holder 201 applies an outward pushing force to this free end of the gripper 171, causing the gripper 171 to open away from the center of the loading cavity 170, thereby allowing the tool holder 201, whose outer diameter is larger than the natural inner diameter of the loading cavity 170, to enter. After the tool holder 201 has fully entered the loading cavity 170, the gripper 171 returns to its original position towards the center of the loading cavity 170 by its own elastic restoring force, thereby clamping the tool holder 201.
[0072] The clamping surface 17a is the surface of the jaws 171 facing the interior of the loading cavity 170, used to contact the tool holder 201 and apply clamping force. The shape of the clamping surface 17a is adapted to the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201, and is typically an arc surface. When the jaws 171 are in the clamping state, the clamping surface 17a is in close or near-close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201, forming a surface contact between them. The frictional force between the clamping surface 17a and the tool holder 201 is used to prevent the tool holder 201 from dislodging from the loading cavity 170.
[0073] When the operator uses the disassembly and assembly tool 10 to clamp the tool 200, the operator aligns the opening of the loading cavity 170 of the clamping member 17 with the tool holder 201, and then pushes the disassembly and assembly tool 10 along the axial direction of the tool holder 201. During this process, the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201 first contacts the guide surface 17b of the jaw 171 (see description below), pushing the jaw 171 to elastically open away from the center of the loading cavity 170. When the tool holder 201 is fully inserted into the loading cavity 170, the jaw 171 returns to the center of the loading cavity 170 under its own elastic restoring force, and the clamping surface 17a abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201, thereby clamping the tool holder 201. When it is necessary to release the tool 200, the operator pulls the handle 11 along the axial direction of the tool holder 201, and the jaw 171 opens again under the pulling force, releasing the tool holder 201.
[0074] In this embodiment, multiple grippers 171 surround to form a loading cavity 170, and the free ends of the grippers 171 can be elastically opened to facilitate the insertion of the tool holder 201. After the tool holder 201 is inserted, it elastically resets to clamp the tool holder 201. The tool 200 can be quickly clamped without the need for an additional locking mechanism. The operation is simple and the clamping is reliable.
[0075] Please continue reading. Figure 4 and Figure 8 The gripper 171 includes an inner wall surface 1711 located within the loading cavity 170. The inner wall surface 1711 is the surface of the gripper 171 facing the interior of the loading cavity 170. The inner wall surface 1711 extends along the length of the gripper 171, from the root of the gripper 171 to its free end. The inner wall surface 1711 can be an arc surface with a radius of curvature adapted to the outer diameter of the tool holder 201.
[0076] In some embodiments, the clamping surface 17a is the inner wall surface 1711. In this case, when the tool holder 201 is fully inserted into the loading cavity 170, the inner wall surface 1711 abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201, thereby clamping the tool holder 201.
[0077] In some embodiments, a rib 173 is provided on the inner wall surface 1711, and the rib 173 includes an inner surface 1731 away from the inner wall surface 1711. The rib 173 is a protruding structure provided on the inner wall surface 1711. The rib 173 protrudes from the inner wall surface 1711 toward the center of the loading cavity 170. The rib 173 extends along the length direction of the gripper 171. The inner surface 1731 is the surface of the rib 173 away from the inner wall surface 1711, that is, the surface of the rib 173 facing the center of the loading cavity 170. When the rib 173 is provided on the inner wall surface 171, the inner surface 1731 of the rib 173 becomes the part of the gripper 171 closest to the center of the loading cavity 170, and therefore is also the part that first contacts the tool holder 201. Thus, the clamping surface 17a can be the inner surface 1731, and the area of the inner surface 1731 is smaller than the area of the inner wall surface 1711. At this time, when the tool holder 201 is fully inserted into the loading cavity 170, the inner surface 1731 abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201, thereby clamping the tool holder 201.
[0078] In this embodiment, when the inner surface 1731 of the rib 173 is used as the clamping surface 17a and its area is smaller than the inner wall surface 1711, the actual contact area between the clamping member 17 and the tool holder 201 can be reduced, thereby increasing the clamping pressure per unit area, making the clamping more stable, and at the same time, it is beneficial for the jaws 171 to open smoothly and release the tool holder 201 during disassembly.
[0079] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 8 In this embodiment, the gripper 171 further includes a guide surface 17b facing the interior of the loading cavity 170. The guide surface 17b connects the clamping surface 17a and the end face 17c of the gripper 171 away from the top 113. The end face 17c is further away from the center of the loading cavity 170 than the clamping surface 17a.
[0080] The guide surface 17b is an inclined surface of the gripper 171 facing the interior of the loading cavity 170. The guide surface 17b is located at the free end of the gripper 171, that is, the end of the gripper 171 away from the top 113 of the handle 11. The guide surface 17b connects the clamping surface 17a and the end face 17c of the gripper 171. The guide surface 17b is inclined relative to the length direction of the gripper 171, that is, a certain angle is formed between the guide surface 17b and the clamping surface 17a.
[0081] The end face 17c is further away from the center of the loading cavity 170 than the clamping face 17a, meaning the end face 17c is further outward relative to the clamping face 17a. The guide surface 17b connects the clamping face 17a and the end face 17c; that is, the guide surface 17b is the transition surface from the clamping face 17a to the end face 17c. Because the end face 17c is further away from the center of the loading cavity 170 than the clamping face 17a, the guide surface 17b gradually slopes outward from the clamping face 17a toward the end face 17c, forming a chamfered or beveled guide structure.
[0082] When the operator pushes the clamping member 17 along the axial direction of the tool holder 201, the tool holder 201 first contacts the end face 17c of the jaw 171, and then slides along the guide surface 17b. During the sliding process, the inclined design of the guide surface 17b converts the axial thrust of the tool holder 201 on the jaw 171 into a radial component force, pushing the jaw 171 to elastically open away from the center of the loading cavity 170. As the tool holder 201 continues to move deeper, it slides from the guide surface 17b to the clamping surface 17a, and the jaw 171 resets and clamps the tool holder 201 under the action of elastic restoring force.
[0083] In this embodiment, the guide surface 17b connects the clamping surface 17a and the end surface 17c, and the end surface 17c is further away from the center of the loading cavity 170 than the clamping surface 17a, so that the operator can smoothly slide the tool holder 201 into the loading cavity 170 along the guide surface 17b even in a small space where visual alignment is not possible, thus realizing automatic guidance and alignment under blind operation conditions.
[0084] In some embodiments, the clamping member 17 is disposed on the end face 1141 of the bottom 114 of the handle 11 (not shown in the figure). The end face 1141 is the outermost surface of the bottom 114 of the handle 11, that is, the end face of the handle 11 facing the tool holder 35 in the tool magazine 30. The clamping member 17 is directly disposed on the end face 1141 and extends from the end face 1141 away from the handle 11. The connection between the clamping member 17 and the end face 1141 can be integral molding, bonding, threaded connection, or snap-fit connection, etc. In the integral molding embodiment, the clamping member 17 and the handle 11 are integrally formed by injection molding, with no connection gap between them, resulting in high structural strength and simple manufacturing.
[0085] In other implementations, please refer to Figure 4 The bottom 114 of the handle 11 has a receiving cavity 1140 with at least one open end. The clamping member 17 is disposed in the receiving cavity 1140 and is spaced apart from the inner peripheral wall 1143 of the receiving cavity 1140.
[0086] The receiving cavity 1140 is a hollow structure disposed inside the bottom 114 of the handle 11. The receiving cavity 1140 has an opening at least at one end, which is located on the end face 1141 of the bottom 114. The receiving cavity 1140 extends along the length of the handle 11, and its inner diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the clamping member 17. The clamping member 17 is at least partially received inside the handle 11, rather than being completely exposed outside the handle 11.
[0087] The gap between the clamping member 17 and the inner peripheral wall 1143 of the receiving cavity 1140 refers to the gap between the outer surface of the clamping member 17 and the inner peripheral wall 1143 of the receiving cavity 1140. This gap provides space for the elastic deformation of the jaw 171. When the jaw 171 opens outward as the tool holder 201 extends into the loading cavity 170, the outer surface of the jaw 171 moves outward. Because there is a gap between the jaw 171 and the inner peripheral wall 1143 of the receiving cavity 1140, the free end of the jaw 171 can open freely within the gap without being blocked or restricted by the inner peripheral wall 1143.
[0088] The clamping member 17 is disposed inside the handle 11 and is protected by the inner peripheral wall 1143 of the receiving cavity 1140. This prevents the gripper 171 from being scraped or impacted by external parts and deformed when the disassembly / assembly tool 10 is inserted into the operating space 301 of the tool magazine 30. At the same time, the inner peripheral wall 1143 of the receiving cavity 1140 can also mechanically limit the opening range of the gripper 171, preventing the gripper 171 from being permanently deformed or broken due to excessive opening exceeding the elastic limit of the material.
[0089] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The disassembly and assembly tool 10 also includes an elastic connector 19. One end of the elastic connector 19 is connected to the handle 11, and the other end is connected to the push rod 13. The elastic connector 19 is an elastic element connecting the handle 11 and the push rod 13. The elastic connector 19 has the characteristic of elastic deformation. When subjected to external force, it can generate elastic deformation and store elastic potential energy. When the external force is removed, it can release the elastic potential energy and return to its initial state. The elastic connector 19 can be in various forms, such as a tension spring, compression spring, torsion spring, elastic rope, rubber band, etc. One end of the elastic connector 19 is fixed to the handle 11, and the other end is fixed to the push rod 13, thereby establishing an elastic connection between the handle 11 and the push rod 13.
[0090] Please see Figure 7 In some embodiments, when the push rod 13 is in a first state, the resilient connector 19 has a first length. When the push rod 13 is in a second state, the resilient connector 19 is in a stretched state and has a second length, which is greater than the first length, to provide a pulling force to switch the push rod 13 to the first state.
[0091] That is, the elastic connector 19 is a tension spring. During the process of switching the push rod 13 from the first state to the second state, the force-applying part 1311 is pushed, the push rod 13 rotates around the connecting shaft 15, and the distance between the connection point A on the push rod 13 connecting to the elastic connector 19 and the connection point B on the handle 11 connecting to the elastic connector 19 increases. The elastic connector 19 is stretched to a second length, which is greater than the first length. The stretched elastic connector 19 generates a pulling force toward returning to the first length, and this pulling force causes the push rod 13 to tend to return from the second state to the first state. When the operator removes the force applied to the force-applying part 1311, this pulling force drives the push rod 13 to switch from the second state to the first state.
[0092] In other embodiments (not shown), when the push rod 13 is in a first state, the resilient connector 19 has a first length. When the push rod 13 is in a second state, the resilient connector 19 is in a compressed state and has a second length, which is less than the first length, to provide a thrust that switches the push rod 13 to the first state.
[0093] That is, the elastic connector 19 is a compression spring. During the process of switching the push rod 13 from the first state to the second state, the distance between the connection point of the push rod 13 to the elastic connector 19 and the connection point of the handle 11 to the elastic connector 19 decreases, and the elastic connector 19 is compressed to a second length, which is less than the first length. The compressed elastic connector 19 generates a thrust toward restoring to the first length, and this thrust direction makes the push rod 13 tend to return from the second state to the first state. When the operator removes the force applied to the force application part 1311, this thrust drives the push rod 13 to switch from the second state to the first state.
[0094] In this embodiment, the elastic connector 19 is stretched or compressed and stores restoring force when the push rod 13 is in the second state. When the operation is completed and the external force is removed, the push rod 13 can be automatically driven to return to the first state, which improves the convenience of operation and prevents the holding part 1331 from scratching the tool magazine 30 or other parts when the disassembly tool 10 is pulled out.
[0095] Please see Figures 3 to 6In some embodiments, the handle 11 has a mounting cavity 110. At least a portion of the push rod 13 is received in the mounting cavity 110. The handle 11 includes an opposing top 113 and a bottom 114, and opposing first side portions 115 and second side portions 116. The top 113 has a first opening 1130, and the first side portion 115 has a second opening 1150. The first opening 1130 and the second opening 1150 both communicate with the mounting cavity 110 and the outside of the handle 11, respectively. Opposite ends of the push rod 13 extend from the first opening 1130 and the second opening 1150 to the outside of the handle 11, respectively. A force-applying portion 1311 extends from the first opening 1130, and a retaining portion 1331 extends from the second opening 1150.
[0096] The mounting cavity 110 is a hollow structure disposed inside the handle 11. The mounting cavity 110 extends along the length of the handle 11. The mounting cavity 110 is used to accommodate at least a portion of the push rod 13, allowing the push rod 13 to rotate inside the handle 11. The inner wall of the mounting cavity 110 constrains and guides the movement trajectory of the push rod 13, making the rotation of the push rod 13 more stable and reliable.
[0097] Top 113 and bottom 114 are the two opposite ends of handle 11 along its length. Top 113 is the end of handle 11 near the force application part 1311, i.e., the upper end of handle 11. Bottom 114 is the end of handle 11 near the clamping member 17, i.e., the lower end of handle 11.
[0098] The first side 115 and the second side 116 are opposite sides of the handle 11 along a direction perpendicular to its length. The first side 115 is the side of the handle 11 closest to the abutment portion 1331. The second side 116 is the other side of the handle 11 opposite to the first side 115.
[0099] The first opening 1130 is an opening located at the top 113 of the handle 11. The first opening 1130 connects the mounting cavity 110 and the outside of the handle 11. The force-applying part 1311 of the push rod 13 extends from the first opening 1130 to the outside of the handle 11 so that the operator's thumb can reach and press the force-applying part 1311.
[0100] The second opening 1150 is an opening provided on the first side portion 115 of the handle 11. The second opening 1150 connects the mounting cavity 110 and the outside of the handle 11. The abutment portion 1331 of the push rod 13 extends from the second opening 1150 to the outside of the handle 11 so that the abutment portion 1331 can contact and abut against the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30 in the second state.
[0101] The push rod 13 extends from the first opening 1130 and the second opening 1150 respectively. That is, the end of the push rod 13 containing the force-applying part 1311 passes through the first opening 1130, and the end of the push rod 13 containing the abutment part 1331 passes through the second opening 1150. When the push rod 13 rotates around the connecting shaft 15, the force-applying part 1311 swings within the range of the first opening 1130, and the abutment part 1331 swings within the range of the second opening 1150.
[0102] In this embodiment, the handle 11 is provided with a mounting cavity 110, and the push rod 13 is at least partially housed therein, so that the movement trajectory of the push rod 13 is constrained by the mounting cavity 110 and becomes more stable. At the same time, the mounting cavity 110 isolates the push rod 13 from the external environment, avoiding interference with the operator's hand or other parts during the movement.
[0103] Please see Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, the push rod 13 includes a first sub-rod 131, a second sub-rod 133, and a third sub-rod 135. The first sub-rod 131 is at least partially housed in the mounting cavity 110 and includes opposing first and second ends. The second sub-rod 133 is at least partially housed in the mounting cavity 110 and includes opposing first and second ends. The second ends of the first sub-rod 131 and the second ends of the second sub-rod 133 are connected via the third sub-rod 135. The third sub-rod 135 is housed in the mounting cavity 110 and is rotatably connected to the handle 11 via a connecting shaft 15. The first sub-rod 131 includes a force-applying portion 1311 located at the first end of the first sub-rod 131. The second sub-rod 133 includes a supporting portion 1331 located at the first end of the second sub-rod 133.
[0104] The first sub-rod 131 is a segment of the push rod 13 that has a force-applying portion 1311. The first sub-rod 131 extends generally along the length of the handle 11. The first sub-rod 131 is at least partially housed in the mounting cavity 110, that is, a portion of the first sub-rod 131 is located inside the mounting cavity 110, and another portion (including the force-applying portion 1311) extends from the first opening 1130 to the outside of the handle 11. The first sub-rod 131 has a first end and a second end. The first end is the end near the top 113, that is, the end where the force-applying portion 1311 is located. The second end is the end near the third sub-rod 135, that is, the end connected to the third sub-rod 135.
[0105] The second sub-rod 133 is a segment of the push rod 13 that has a supporting portion 1331. The second sub-rod 133 extends generally along the length of the handle 11. The second sub-rod 133 is at least partially housed in the mounting cavity 110, that is, a portion of the second sub-rod 133 is located inside the mounting cavity 110, and another portion (including the supporting portion 1331) extends from the second opening 1150 to the outside of the handle 11. The second sub-rod 133 has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is the end near the bottom 114, that is, the end where the supporting portion 1331 is located. The second end is the end near the third sub-rod 135, that is, the end connected to the third sub-rod 135.
[0106] The third sub-rod 135 is the intermediate section of the push rod 13 connecting the first sub-rod 131 and the second sub-rod 133. The third sub-rod 135 is housed in the mounting cavity 110. The third sub-rod 135 is rotatably connected to the handle 11 via a connecting shaft 15, that is, the connecting shaft 15 passes through the third sub-rod 135 and is fixed to the handle 11, so that the third sub-rod 135 can rotate around the axis of the connecting shaft 15.
[0107] The second ends of the first sub-rod 131 and the second ends of the second sub-rod 133 are connected by the third sub-rod 135. These three components can be a single, integrally formed structure, or a separate structure fixedly connected by welding, riveting, or threaded connections. In an embodiment with an integral structure, the push rod 13 is a V-shaped or U-shaped integrally formed part, with the first sub-rod 131 and the second sub-rod 133 extending from both ends of the third sub-rod 135, respectively. In an embodiment with a separate structure, the first sub-rod 131 and the second sub-rod 133 are fixed to both ends of the third sub-rod 135, respectively.
[0108] The force-applying part 1311 is located at the first end of the first sub-rod 131, that is, the force-applying part 1311 is disposed at the free end of the first sub-rod 131. When the operator applies force to the force-applying part 1311, the force is transmitted to the third sub-rod 135 through the first sub-rod 131, driving the third sub-rod 135 to rotate around the connecting shaft 15.
[0109] The abutment part 1331 is located at the first end of the second sub-rod 133, that is, the abutment part 1331 is provided at the free end of the second sub-rod 133. When the third sub-rod 135 rotates around the connecting shaft 15, the second sub-rod 133 rotates synchronously with the third sub-rod 135, and the abutment part 1331 swings away from the handle 11.
[0110] In this embodiment, the push rod 13 is composed of a first sub-rod 131, a second sub-rod 133, and a third sub-rod 135 connecting the two, forming a three-section structure. The force-applying part 1311 and the abutting part 1331 are located at the free ends of the first sub-rod 131 and the second sub-rod 133, respectively, and the third sub-rod 135 forms a rotation fulcrum through the connecting shaft 15, so that the force-applying part 1311 and the abutting part 1331 are placed on both sides of the fulcrum. When the force-applying part 1311 is pushed, the abutting part 1331 swings in the opposite direction, thereby realizing the reverse movement layout of the force-applying end and the abutting end within the limited length of the handle 11.
[0111] Please continue reading. Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, the second sub-rod 133 further includes a bend 1333. The opposite ends of the bend 1333 are connected to the third sub-rod 135 and the abutment portion 1331, respectively. The bend 1333 extends from the second opening 1150 to the outside of the handle 11. The abutment portion 1331 is completely located outside the handle 11. The angle between the extending direction of the bend 1333 and the extending direction of the abutment portion 1331 is an obtuse angle.
[0112] The bend 1333 is the portion of the second sub-rod 133 located between the third sub-rod 135 and the abutment 1331. The extending direction of the bend 1333 forms an angle with the extending direction of the abutment 1331, thus giving the second sub-rod 133 an overall bent shape. The bend 1333 extends from the second opening 1150 to the outside of the handle 11, such that the bent portion of the second sub-rod 133 is located outside the handle 11, while the third sub-rod 135 remains inside the mounting cavity 110.
[0113] The angle between the extension direction of the turning part 1333 and the extension direction of the supporting part 1331 is an obtuse angle, which means that the angle between the central axis of the turning part 1333 and the central axis of the supporting part 1331 is greater than 90° and less than 180°.
[0114] When the disassembly / assembly tool 10 is inserted into the operating space 301 of the tool magazine 30, due to the bending design of the bend portion 1333, the abutment portion 1331 is close to the first side portion 115 of the handle 11 in the first state, thereby keeping the overall width of the disassembly / assembly tool 10 at its minimum. When the disassembly / assembly tool 10 reaches the predetermined position, the operator pushes the force application portion 1311, and the push rod 13 switches from the first state to the second state. During this process, the abutment portion 1331 gradually swings out with the rotation of the second sub-rod 133. Since there is an obtuse angle between the bend portion 1333 and the abutment portion 1331, the abutment portion 1331 extends towards the first side wall 31 and finally contacts and abuts against the first side wall 31.
[0115] In this embodiment, the turning portion 1333 on the second sub-rod 133 extends from the second opening 1150 and forms an obtuse angle with the supporting portion 1331, so that the supporting portion 1331 can be arranged as close as possible to the handle 11, reducing the size of the supporting portion 1331 protruding outward relative to the handle 11 when the disassembly and assembly tool 10 is inserted into the tool magazine 30, effectively preventing the supporting portion 1331 from being blocked or stuck by the first side wall 31 when it is inserted into the tool magazine 30, and ensuring that the disassembly and assembly tool 10 can smoothly reach the supporting position.
[0116] Please continue reading. Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, the mounting cavity 110, in the direction from the top 113 to the bottom 114 of the handle 11, includes a first sub-cavity 1101, a second sub-cavity 1102, and a third sub-cavity 1103 that are sequentially connected. The first sub-rod 131 is at least partially received in the first sub-cavity 1101. The third sub-rod 135 and the connecting shaft 15 are received in the second sub-cavity 1102. The second sub-rod 133 is at least partially received in the third sub-cavity 1103.
[0117] The first sub-cavity 1101 is a portion of the mounting cavity 110 near the top 113 of the handle 11. The first sub-cavity 1101 extends along the length of the handle 11. The first sub-rod 131 is at least partially housed within the first sub-cavity 1101. The cross-sectional shape of the first sub-cavity 1101 is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the first sub-rod 131, allowing the first sub-rod 131 to swing freely within the first sub-cavity 1101 without interference.
[0118] The second sub-cavity 1102 is the portion of the mounting cavity 110 located between the first sub-cavity 1101 and the third sub-cavity 1103. The second sub-cavity 1102 communicates with both the first sub-cavity 1101 and the third sub-cavity 1103. The third sub-rod 135 is housed in the second sub-cavity 1102. The connecting shaft 15 is also housed in the second sub-cavity 1102 and is fixed to the handle 11. The second sub-cavity 1102 provides a space for the third sub-rod 135, allowing the third sub-rod 135 to rotate about the connecting shaft 15 within the second sub-cavity 1102.
[0119] The third sub-cavity 1103 is a portion of the mounting cavity 110 near the bottom 114 of the handle 11. The third sub-cavity 1103 extends along the length of the handle 11. The second sub-rod 133 is at least partially accommodated in the third sub-cavity 1103. The cross-sectional shape of the third sub-cavity 1103 is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the second sub-rod 133, allowing the second sub-rod 133 to swing freely within the third sub-cavity 1103 without interference.
[0120] The first sub-cavity 1101, the second sub-cavity 1102, and the third sub-cavity 1103 are sequentially arranged along the direction from the top 113 to the bottom 114 of the handle 11, and adjacent sub-cavities are interconnected to form a continuous internal channel. In this way, the three sub-rods of the push rod 13 can be respectively accommodated in their corresponding sub-cavities, and the connection between the sub-rods is not obstructed by the mounting cavity 110.
[0121] In this embodiment, the mounting cavity 110 is divided along the handle 11 axially into a first sub-cavity 1101, a second sub-cavity 1102, and a third sub-cavity 1103 that are sequentially connected and respectively accommodate the first sub-rod 131, the third sub-rod 135, and the second sub-rod 133, so that each sub-rod has independent clearance space during rotation, avoiding motion interference between sub-rods or between sub-rods and the inner wall of the handle 11.
[0122] Please refer to the following as well. Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, the mounting cavity 110 further includes a fourth sub-cavity 1104. The fourth sub-cavity 1104 communicates with the first sub-cavity 1101. The first sub-rod 131 is connected to the handle 11 via a resilient connector 19. The resilient connector 19 is at least partially housed in the fourth sub-cavity 1104 and is used to provide a restoring force to switch the push rod 13 from the second state to the first state when the push rod 13 is in the second state.
[0123] The fourth sub-cavity 1104 is an additional cavity in the mounting cavity 110 that communicates with the first sub-cavity 1101. The fourth sub-cavity 1104 is located on one side of the first sub-cavity 1101. The fourth sub-cavity 1104 is used to accommodate at least a portion of the elastic connector 19. The fourth sub-cavity 1104 provides independent installation and movement space for the elastic connector 19, making the installation and guidance of the elastic connector 19 more reliable.
[0124] In this embodiment, the fourth sub-cavity 1104 provides an independent accommodating space for the elastic connector 19, making the installation and guidance of the elastic connector 19 more reliable, while ensuring that the elastic connector 19 can stably apply force in the predetermined direction during the rotation of the push rod 13, and the reset action is smoother.
[0125] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the handle 11 includes a gripping area 1161. The gripping area 1161 is provided with a contour groove 1163. When the operator grips the handle 11 and pushes the force application part 1311 with his thumb, the contour groove 1163 is used to adapt to any one of the operator's four fingers other than the thumb.
[0126] The grip area 1161 is the area on the handle 11 for the operator's palm and fingers to grip. The grip area 1161 is located in the central region of the handle 11. The shape and size of the grip area 1161 are adapted to the natural grip posture of the operator's hand. In this embodiment, the grip area 1161 is provided at least on the second side 116.
[0127] The contour groove 1163 is a recessed structure provided on the gripping area 1161. The contour of the contour groove 1163 is adapted to the shape of the finger. The bottom of the contour groove 1163 is an arc-shaped or V-shaped concave surface, and its width and depth are approximately matched to the size of an adult finger. There are multiple contour grooves 1163, such as two, three, or four, corresponding to the operator's fingers other than the thumb. In the illustrated embodiment, there are three contour grooves 1163, corresponding to the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, respectively.
[0128] When the operator grips the handle 11, the four fingers (index, middle, ring, and little fingers) naturally bend and fit into the contoured groove 1163 of the grip area 1161. These four fingers obtain a stable support point through the contoured groove 1163, forming a reaction force fulcrum against the push force of the thumb. The thumb is located on one side of the first side portion 115, in contact with the force-applying part 1311. When the operator pushes the force-applying part 1311 with their thumb, the other four fingers provide a stable grip force through the contoured groove 1163, allowing the thumb to more effectively transmit the push force to the force-applying part 1311.
[0129] In this embodiment, the grip area 1161 is provided with a contour groove 1163. When the operator grips the handle 11, the other four fingers naturally fit into the contour groove 1163 to form a stable fulcrum, so that the thumb can more effectively transmit the thrust to the force application part 1311, improving the comfort and force application efficiency of single-handed operation.
[0130] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the extension direction of the first sub-rod 131 is at an obtuse angle to the extension direction of the second sub-rod 133, and in the first state, the force-applying portion 1311 is closer to the first side portion 115 than the side where the gripping area 1161 is located.
[0131] The extension direction of the first sub-rod 131 is at an obtuse angle to the extension direction of the second sub-rod 133. In the first state, this obtuse angle causes the first sub-rod 131 and the second sub-rod 133 to form a V-shaped structure when connected by the third sub-rod 135. The opening of the V-shaped structure faces the first side 115 of the handle 11, so that the first sub-rod 131 and the second sub-rod 133 are approximately located on the same side of the handle 11.
[0132] In the first state, the supporting part 1331 extends from the second opening 1150 to the outside of the handle 11. The force-applying part 1311 is positioned relative to the handle 11 towards the first side 115, that is, the force-applying part 1311 is located between the first side 115 and the gripping area 1161, and is closer to the first side 115. Thus, the force-applying part 1311 is located on the natural movement path of the operator's thumb.
[0133] In this embodiment, the extension direction of the first sub-rod 131 and the extension direction of the second sub-rod 133 are designed at an obtuse angle, so that the first sub-rod 131 and the second sub-rod 133 of the push rod 13 form a V-shaped structure through the third sub-rod 135. This allows the first sub-rod 131 and the second sub-rod 133 to be located on the same side of the handle 11 in the first state, ensuring that the push rod 13 is retracted and fits the contour of the handle 11, thus reducing the protrusion size of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 when it is inserted into the operating space 301 of the tool magazine 30. This effectively prevents the supporting part 1331 from scraping or getting stuck with the first side wall 31. At the same time, the force-applying part 1311 is closer to the side of the supporting part 1331 than the side of the gripping area 1161, so that when the operator holds the handle 11 with his fingers in the contour groove 1163, his thumb is exactly on the movement path of the force-applying part 1311. He can directly push the force-applying part 1311 to apply force without adjusting his grip posture, thus achieving comfortable grip and convenient force application in a narrow space.
[0134] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As described above, the tool magazine 30 includes a second sidewall 33 spaced apart from the first sidewall 31. An operating space 301 for the disassembly and assembly of the tool 10 is formed between the first sidewall 31 and the second sidewall 33. The tool holder 35 is located within the operating space 301 and has an opening 350 for loading or unloading the tool 200. In this embodiment, a tool retraction space 303 is formed between the tool holder 35 and the second sidewall 33 to allow the tool 200 to be removed.
[0135] The tool retraction space 303 is the spatial region between the tool holder 35 and the second sidewall 33. The tool retraction space 303 is located on the side opposite to the opening 350. When the tool 200 is pulled out from the opening 350 of the tool holder 35, the tool 200 moves in the retraction direction, and its tip enters the tool retraction space 303. The tool retraction space 303 provides clearance for the tool 200 to disengage, ensuring that the tool 200 does not interfere with or collide with the second sidewall 33 during disengagement. The size of the tool retraction space 303 (i.e., the distance between the tool holder 35 and the second sidewall 33) should be at least greater than the radial dimension of the tool 200 to ensure that the tool 200 can completely disengage from the tool holder 35 without contacting the second sidewall 33.
[0136] The operator inserts the disassembly tool 10 into the operating space 301, causing the clamping member 17 to hold the tool 200. Then, the operator pushes the force-applying part 1311, causing the supporting part 1331 to abut against the first sidewall 31. The handle 11 then moves the tool 200 away from the first sidewall 31 (i.e., towards the second sidewall 33). After the tool 200 disengages from the opening 350, its cutting edge 203 enters the tool retraction space 303 between the tool holder 35 and the second sidewall 33, releasing the tool holder 35 from clamping the tool 200.
[0137] In this embodiment, an operating space 301 is formed between the first sidewall 31 and the second sidewall 33 of the tool magazine 30, providing an active area for the disassembly and assembly tool 10, allowing the handle 11 and push rod 13 to operate freely inside the tool magazine 30 without being obstructed by the sidewall; at the same time, a tool retraction space 303 is formed between the tool holder 35 and the second sidewall 33, allowing the tool 200 to be smoothly accommodated in the retraction direction after being pulled out, avoiding interference or collision between the tool 200 and the second sidewall 33 during the tool detachment process, and ensuring the smoothness of the disassembly action and the safety of operation.
[0138] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the handle 11 is a one-piece structure. That is, the handle 11 is a single-piece component manufactured through a single integral molding process. In the embodiment of the one-piece structure, the handle 11 can be integrally formed by injection molding, die casting, or machining. The mounting cavity 110, the first opening 1130, the second opening 1150, and the shaft hole for accommodating the connecting shaft 15 are all formed directly during the molding process, without the need for subsequent assembly. The one-piece handle 11 has good integrity, high connection strength between various parts, and no assembly gaps, which can better resist the torsional and bending forces generated during disassembly. At the same time, the one-piece structure has better sealing performance, which can prevent external impurities such as cutting fluid and dust from entering the interior of the mounting cavity 110, avoiding contamination or corrosion of the push rod 13 and the elastic connector 19. In addition, the one-piece structure reduces the number of parts and assembly steps, which helps to reduce manufacturing costs and improve production efficiency.
[0139] In some other embodiments, the handle 11 includes a first housing 111 and a second housing 112, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are detachably connected and together form a mounting cavity 110, and a connecting shaft 15 is provided on the first housing 111 or the second housing 112.
[0140] The handle 11 is assembled from two independent housing components: a first housing 111 and a second housing 112. The first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are detachably connected, together forming a mounting cavity 110. Specifically, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are joined together along the length or width of the handle 11, forming the mounting cavity 110 inside them. In one embodiment, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are connected by a snap-fit mechanism, each having a matching hook and slot. They can be engaged and fixed by pressing, and disassembled by simply pushing open the snap-fit mechanism. In another embodiment, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are fixedly connected by a threaded connector (such as a screw). The first housing 111 has a through hole, and the second housing 112 has a threaded hole. The screw passes through the through hole and engages with the threaded hole, thereby locking and fixing the two together.
[0141] The connecting shaft 15 is disposed on the first housing 111 or the second housing 112. Specifically, when the connecting shaft 15 is disposed on the first housing 111, the connecting shaft 15 and the first housing 111 can be an integrally formed structure or a separate assembly structure. When the connecting shaft 15 and the first housing 111 are an integrally formed structure, the connecting shaft 15 protrudes from the inner wall of the first housing 111 towards the interior of the mounting cavity 110, and the third sub-rod 135 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 15. When the connecting shaft 15 is disposed on the second housing 112, its structure is similar to the above, and will not be described again here.
[0142] During assembly, operators can first place the internal components such as the push rod 13, connecting shaft 15, and elastic connector 19 into their corresponding positions on the first housing 111, and then assemble and fix the second housing 112 to the first housing 111. This eliminates the need for delicate operations such as threading shafts or hooking within the confined mounting cavity 110, significantly reducing assembly difficulty. During subsequent maintenance, operators only need to disassemble the second housing 112 to expose the interior of the mounting cavity 110, allowing for inspection, replacement, or repair of the push rod 13, connecting shaft 15, or elastic connector 19 without damaging the overall structure of the handle 11. Furthermore, in the split structure, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 can be made of different materials. For example, the first housing 111 can be made of a high-strength material to withstand the main load during disassembly, while the second housing 112 can be made of a lower-cost material to reduce overall manufacturing costs.
[0143] Please see Figures 9 to 13 This application also provides a method for assembling and disassembling a tool 200 using the tool magazine assembly 100 described above. This method is used to remove the loaded tool 200 mounted on the tool holder 35. The method includes the following steps: First, the operator holds handle 11 ( Figure 10As shown), insert the disassembly and assembly tool 10 into the operating space 301 of the tool magazine 30, so that the handle 11 abuts against the loaded tool 200. Figure 11 (As shown). In one example, the handle 11 clamps the shank 201 of the tool 200 via a clamping member 17 located at the bottom 114, thus establishing a stable force transmission relationship between the handle 11 and the tool 200. In another example, the disassembly / assembly tool 10 does not clamp the shank 201; instead, the outer side of the bottom 114 of the handle 11 directly abuts against the shank 201.
[0144] Next, the operator applies a force along the first direction X1 to the force-applying part 1311, causing the push rod 13 to rotate around the connecting shaft 15. As the push rod 13 rotates, the abutment part 1331 located at the other end of the push rod 13 swings away from the handle 11 and receives a reaction force from the first side wall 31 due to abutting against the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30.
[0145] It should be noted that when the handle 11 comes into contact with the tool 200, two situations may occur. One situation is that the push rod 13 is still in the first state, and there is a gap between the holding part 1331 and the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30. In this case, the operator needs to apply a force along the first direction X1 to the force application part 1311, causing the push rod 13 to switch from the first state to the second state. The holding part 1331 gradually swings away from the handle 11, and the distal end of the holding part 1331 extends a sufficient distance to contact and abut against the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30. If the operator continues to apply a force to the force application part 1311, the reaction force pushes the part of the handle 11 that is in contact with the tool 200 away from the first side wall 31 through the push rod 13. The handle 11, through the clamping member 17, drives the loaded tool 200 away from the tool holder 35 until the loaded tool 200 is dislodged from the opening 350, i.e., as... Figure 12 The state shown in Figure (a) is as follows. At this time, the cutting edge 203 of the tool 200 enters the retraction space 303.
[0146] Another scenario is that the push rod 13 is still in the first state, and the abutment part 1331 is in contact with the first side wall 31, such as... Figure 11 As shown, at this time, the operator applies a force along the first direction X1 to the force-applying part 1311, and the holding part 1331 swings away from the handle 11. Due to its contact with the first sidewall 31 of the tool magazine 30, it receives a reaction force from the first sidewall 31. This reaction force pushes the part of the handle 11 that is in contact with the tool 200 away from the first sidewall 31 via the push rod 13. The handle 11, through the clamping member 17, drives the loaded tool 200 away from the tool holder 35 until the loaded tool 200 is dislodged from the opening 350, i.e., from... Figure 11 The status shown has switched to Figure 12The state shown in Figure (a) is as follows. At this time, the cutting edge 203 of the tool 200 enters the retraction space 303.
[0147] The disassembly method of this embodiment achieves the removal of the loaded tool 200 from the tool holder 35 in the tool magazine 30 through the above steps. It is not only simple to operate and can be completed with one hand, but also does not require force to be applied in a limited space or change the grip posture, thus improving the convenience of tool 200 disassembly. At the same time, since the force application process is smooth and can be terminated at any time by releasing the force, it avoids the tool 200 from scraping the outer shell of the tool magazine 30 or scratching the operator due to sudden disengagement from the tool holder 35, thus effectively improving the safety of the disassembly process.
[0148] Please see Figure 10 and Figure 11 In this embodiment of the disassembly and assembly method, a clamping member 17 is provided at the bottom 114 of the handle 11. Holding the handle 11 so that it abuts against the loaded tool 200 includes the following steps: Move the clamping member 17 along the axial direction of the loaded tool 200 toward the tool holder 201 of the loaded tool 200, so that the guide surface 17b of the clamping member 17's jaw 171 contacts the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201. Guided by the guide surface 17b, the gripper 171 is elastically deformed in a direction away from the center of the loading cavity 170, so that the tool holder 201 can extend into the loading cavity 170; and, After the tool holder 201 extends into the loading cavity 170, the elastic restoring force of the jaw 171 causes the clamping surface 17a of the jaw 171 to abut against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201, thereby clamping the loaded tool 200.
[0149] Moving the clamping member 17 along the axial direction of the loaded tool 200 toward the tool holder 201 of the loaded tool 200 is done by the operator holding the handle 11 and pushing the disassembly and assembly tool 10 horizontally toward the tool 200 in the tool magazine 30, so that the opening of the loading cavity 170 of the clamping member 17 is aligned with the tool holder 201 and gradually fitted onto the tool holder 201.
[0150] Please combine Figure 8 As mentioned above, the guide surface 17b is an inclined surface of the gripper 171 facing the interior of the loading cavity 170, and is located at the free end of the gripper 171. The guide surface 17b connects the clamping surface 17a and the end face 17c of the gripper 171, and the end face 17c is further away from the center of the loading cavity 170 than the clamping surface 17a, thus forming a flared structure at the opening of the loading cavity 170. When the tool holder 201 contacts the guide surface 17b, the inclined structure of the guide surface 17b converts the axial thrust of the tool holder 201 on the gripper 171 into a radial component force, pushing the gripper 171 to elastically open away from the center of the loading cavity 170.
[0151] The free end of the gripper 171 moves radially outward under the pressure of the tool holder 201, which increases the opening size of the loading cavity 170, thereby allowing the tool holder 201, whose outer diameter is larger than the natural inner diameter of the loading cavity 170, to enter. Multiple grippers 171 are arranged at intervals, and the gap between adjacent grippers 171 provides space for the elastic deformation of the grippers 171.
[0152] The elastic restoring force of the gripper 171 causes the gripping surface 17a of the gripper 171 to abut against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201. When the tool holder 201 is fully inserted into the loading cavity 170, the compressive force of the tool holder 201 on the gripper 171 disappears, and the gripper 171 returns to its original position towards the center of the loading cavity 170 due to its own elastic restoring force. The gripping surface 17a then abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201, and the friction between the two grips clamps the tool holder 201. In one example, the gripping surface 17a is an inner wall surface 1711, which abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201. In another example, the inner wall surface 1711 is provided with a rib 173, and the inner surface 1731 of the rib 173 abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201.
[0153] In this embodiment, the guide surface 17b connects the clamping surface 17a and the end surface 17c, and the end surface 17c is further away from the center of the loading cavity 170 than the clamping surface 17a. This allows the operator to smoothly slide the tool holder 201 into the loading cavity 170 along the guide surface 17b even in a confined space where visual alignment is not possible. This achieves automatic guidance and alignment under blind operation conditions, completing clamping without additional adjustments. Please refer to... Figure 9 and Figure 1 When push rod 13 is initially in the second state, the disassembly and assembly method also includes the following steps: Force is applied to the force-applying part 1311 in a second direction X2 opposite to the first direction X1, causing the push rod 13 to rotate and the holding part 1331 to move toward the handle 11 until the push rod 13 switches to the first state. In the first state, the holding part 1331 is closer to the handle 11 than in the second state, so that the disassembly and assembly tool 10 can be inserted into the tool magazine 30 for disassembling and assembling the operating space 301 of the loaded tool 200.
[0154] The push rod 13 being initially in the second state means that before the disassembly and assembly tool 10 is used, the push rod 13 may be in the second state because it was not reset after the last use or due to misoperation, that is, the holding part 1331 has extended outward and moved away from the handle 11. In the second state, the overall size of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 is relatively large. If it is directly inserted into the operating space 301 of the tool magazine 30 in the second state, the holding part 1331 may scrape or get stuck with the first side wall 31.
[0155] The second direction X2 is the opposite of the first direction X1. The first direction X1 is the direction in which the operator applies force to the force-applying part 1311 to switch the push rod 13 from the first state to the second state, while the second direction X2 is the direction in which the push rod 13 switches back from the second state to the first state. The second direction X2 is approximately parallel to the first direction X1 but points in the opposite direction.
[0156] When the operator applies force to the force-applying part 1311 in the second direction X2, the force-applying part 1311 is pushed in the opposite direction, the push rod 13 rotates in the opposite direction around the connecting shaft 15, and the abutment part 1331 moves towards the handle 11 until the abutment part 1331 retracts to a position close to the handle 11. At this time, the push rod 13 is in the first state. In the first state, the overall size of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 is the smallest.
[0157] After the push rod 13 is switched to the first state, the operator can then insert the disassembly and assembly tool 10 into the operating space 301. This can effectively prevent the supporting part 1331 from scraping or getting stuck with the first side wall 31 during the insertion process, ensuring that the disassembly and assembly tool 10 can smoothly reach the supporting position.
[0158] In this embodiment, when the push rod 13 is initially in the second state, it is first switched to the first state, so that the supporting part 1331 retracts to the handle 11 to reduce the external size. This effectively prevents the supporting part 1331 from hooking or colliding with the internal structure of the tool magazine 30 during the tool insertion process, and ensures that the disassembly and assembly tool 10 can be smoothly delivered to the tool holder 35 position.
[0159] Please see Figure 12 and Figure 13 After the loaded tool 200 is disengaged from the tool holder 35, the disassembly and assembly method further includes the following steps: The loaded tool 200 is removed from the tool magazine 30 by the handle 11, and the clamping member 17 is separated from the tool holder 201 of the loaded tool 200, so as to remove the loaded tool 200 from the disassembly tool 10.
[0160] The loaded tool 200 is removed from the tool magazine 30 by using handle 11. After the loaded tool 200 is disengaged from the tool holder 35, the operator holds handle 11 and pulls the disassembly / assembly tool 10, along with the loaded tool 200 it holds, out of the operating space 301 of the tool magazine 30. During this process, since the tool holder 35 no longer holds the tool 200, and the tool 200 is only held by the clamping member 17, the tool 200 moves together with the disassembly / assembly tool 10. Figure 12 The state shown in Figure (b) is switched to that shown in Figure (c).
[0161] Separating the clamping member 17 from the tool holder 201 of the loaded tool 200 is achieved by the operator removing the loaded tool 200 from the disassembly / assembly tool 10. Specifically, the operator pulls the tool 200 away from the clamping member 17, or pulls the handle 11 away from the tool 200, causing the jaws 171 of the clamping member 17 to elastically open again under the pulling force, separating the clamping surface 17a from the tool holder 201. After the jaws 171 open to a sufficient extent, the tool holder 201 disengages from the loading cavity 170, and the tool 200 is completely separated from the disassembly / assembly tool 10, as shown below. Figure 13 As shown in Figures (a), (b), and (c).
[0162] In this embodiment, after the tool 200 is disengaged from the tool holder 35, the tool 200 is driven out of the tool magazine 30 by the handle 11, and then the tool 200 is separated from the gripper 171. This clarifies the subsequent operation steps for removing the tool 200, making the entire disassembly process a complete closed loop. This facilitates standardized operation by the operator and prevents the tool 200 from accidentally falling and being damaged after disassembly.
[0163] Please see Figure 12 In the disassembly and assembly method described in claim 23, after the loaded tool 200 is disengaged from the tool holder 35 and before the loaded tool 200 is driven out of the tool magazine 30 by the handle 11, the disassembly and assembly method further includes the following steps: The force applied to the force-applying part 1311 along the first direction X1 is released, and the elastic connector 19 provided between the handle 11 and the push rod 13 provides a restoring force to switch the push rod 13 from the second state to the first state. The holding part 1331 moves toward the handle 11, so that the holding part 1331 separates from the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30.
[0164] Releasing the force applied to the force-applying part 1311 along the first direction X1 is achieved when the operator stops pressing the force-applying part 1311 with their thumb after the loaded tool 200 has disengaged from the tool holder 35, thus removing the external driving force from the force-applying part 1311. At this time, the push rod 13 loses the external force that keeps it in the second state.
[0165] The elastic connector 19 is an elastic element that connects the handle 11 and the push rod 13. The elastic connector 19 has the characteristic of elastic deformation; when subjected to an external force, it can undergo elastic deformation and store elastic potential energy; when the external force is removed, it can release the elastic potential energy and return to its initial state. In this embodiment, when the push rod 13 is in the second state, the elastic connector 19 is stretched or compressed and stores elastic potential energy.
[0166] When the operator releases the force applied to the force-applying part 1311, the elastic connector 19 releases its stored elastic potential energy, generating a force that returns the push rod 13 to its first state. Under the action of this restoring force, the push rod 13 rotates in the opposite direction around the connecting shaft 15, and the abutment part 1331 moves toward the handle 11 until the abutment part 1331 is in contact or substantially in contact with the first side part 115 of the handle 11, that is, the push rod 13 returns to its first state. Figure 12 As shown in Figure (a).
[0167] After the supporting part 1331 retracts, a gap is created between its distal end and the first side wall 31, and the two no longer contact each other. At this time, when the operator drives the tool 200 out of the tool magazine 30 through the handle 11, the supporting part 1331 will not scrape or get stuck with the first side wall 31.
[0168] It should be noted that, Figure 12 and Figure 13 In the disassembly and assembly method shown, the tool 200 and the disassembly / assembly tool 10 are withdrawn from the tool magazine 30 with the push rod 13 in the first state. This is the preferred embodiment because the disassembly / assembly tool 10 has the smallest external dimensions in the first state, and it is less likely to scrape against the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30 during withdrawal. However, this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the disassembly / assembly tool 10 can also be withdrawn from the tool magazine 30 with the push rod 13 in the second state. Specifically, when the operator removes the force applied to the force-applying part 1311, if the elastic connector 19 fails for any reason (such as elastic fatigue or breakage) or the disassembly / assembly tool 10 is not equipped with the elastic connector 19, the push rod 13 may remain in the second state and cannot automatically return to the first state. In this case, the operator can also directly withdraw the tool 200 and the disassembly / assembly tool 10 from the tool magazine 30 in the second state, as long as care is taken to avoid severe scraping between the holding part 1331 and the first side wall 31 of the tool magazine 30 during the withdrawal process. Therefore, it is preferred that push rod 13 is in the first state of disengagement, but this should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application.
[0169] In this embodiment, after the force is released, the elastic connector 19 automatically resets the push rod 13 from the second state to the first state, so that the supporting part 1331 is separated from the side wall before the tool 200 is pulled out, which avoids the supporting part 1331 scratching the side wall or getting stuck in the gap of the tool magazine 30 during the extraction process. At the same time, it does not require manual reset, which improves the operation efficiency.
[0170] In addition, it should be noted that the restoring force of the push rod 13 when switching from the second state to the first state is not limited to being provided by the elastic connector 19 in this embodiment. When the elastic connector 19 fails for any reason (such as elastic fatigue or breakage) or the disassembly tool 10 is not equipped with the elastic connector 19, it can also be provided manually by the operator.
[0171] Please see Figure 14 The disassembly and assembly method is also used to load the tool 200 to be installed onto the tool holder 35, and the disassembly and assembly method further includes the following steps: Hold the handle 11 so that the clamping member 17 clamps the tool 200 to be installed, as if from... Figure 14 The state in diagram (a) changes to the state in diagram (b); Using the disassembly and assembly tool 10, the tool to be installed 200 is moved into the tool retraction space 303 of the tool magazine 30, and the tool to be installed 200 is aligned with the opening 350 of the tool holder 35, such as from... Figure 14 The state in diagram (c) changes to the state in diagram (d); Push the handle 11 toward the opening 350 of the tool holder 35 to insert the tool 200 into the tool holder 35. Figure 14 The state in diagram (d) changes to the state in diagram (e); and, Pull or pull out the handle 11 along the axial direction of the tool to be installed 200 away from the tool holder 35 to release the tool to be installed from the clamping member 17. Figure 14 The state in diagram (e) changes to the state in diagram (f).
[0172] Hold the handle 11 to clamp the tool 200 to be installed using the clamping member 17. Specifically, the operator holds the handle 11 and aligns the opening of the loading cavity 170 of the clamping member 17 with the tool holder 201 of the tool 200 to be installed. Figure 14 As shown in Figure (a), the tool to be installed 200 is placed independently outside the tool magazine 30, and the clamping member 17 of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 is separated from the tool holder 201. The operator pushes the disassembly and assembly tool 10 along the axial direction of the tool holder 201, causing the guide surface 17b of the jaw 171 to guide the tool holder 201 into the loading cavity 170. The jaw 171 elastically opens and elastically returns to its original position after the tool holder 201 is fully inserted. The clamping surface 17a abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder 201, thereby clamping the tool to be installed 200. Figure 14 As shown in Figure (b), after clamping, the tool 200 to be installed is stably fixed on the clamping member 17 of the disassembly and assembly tool 10.
[0173] Using the disassembly and assembly tool 10, the tool to be installed 200 is moved into the tool retraction space 303 of the tool magazine 30. Specifically, the operator holds the handle 11 and inserts the disassembly and assembly tool 10, which holds the tool to be installed 200, into the tool retraction space 303 through the gap between the second side wall 33 of the tool magazine 30 and the tool holder 35. Figure 14As shown in Figure (d), during this process, since the push rod 13 is in the first state, the overall size of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 is minimized, allowing it to pass smoothly through the tool retraction space 303 without interfering with the tool holder 35, the first side wall 31, or the second side wall 33. It should be noted that the tool retraction space 303 serves as a clearance area for the tool 200 to be removed during disassembly. However, during installation, this space acts as a temporary positioning area for the tool 200 after it enters the tool magazine 30. The operator first sends the tool 200 to be installed into the tool retraction space 303, and then aligns and inserts the tool 200 into the tool holder 35 from this position.
[0174] After the tool to be installed 200 enters the tool retraction space 303, the operator adjusts the position of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 within the tool retraction space 303, aligning the tool holder 201 of the tool to be installed 200 with the opening 350 of the tool holder 35 in the horizontal direction. For example... Figure 14 As shown in Figure (d), the shank 201 of the tool to be installed 200 is aligned with the opening 350 of the tool holder 35, waiting to be pushed in.
[0175] After aligning the tool 200 to be installed with the opening 350, the operator pushes the handle 11 in the direction towards the opening 350 of the tool holder 35 (i.e., from the second side wall 33 towards the first side wall 31), causing the tool holder 201 of the tool 200 to enter the opening 350 of the tool holder 35 from the side of the tool retraction space 303. Figure 14 As shown in Figure (e), the tool holder 201 has partially entered the tool holder 35. During the pushing process, the tool holder 201 enters the tool holder 35, and the tool holder 35 elastically opens and clamps the tool holder 201, thereby loading the tool to be installed 200 onto the tool holder 35. At this time, the tool to be installed 200 is firmly held by the tool holder 35, and the clamping member 17 of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 still holds the tool holder 201.
[0176] After the tool 200 to be installed is held by the tool holder 35, the operator pulls or removes the handle 11 along the axial direction (i.e., the vertical direction) away from the tool holder 35. Figure 14 As shown in Figure (f), the clamping member 17 of the disassembly and assembly tool 10 has separated from the tool holder 201, and the tool 200 to be installed is clamped in the tool holder 35. Since the tool holder 35 has clamped the tool holder 201 in the horizontal direction, the tool 200 is restricted to the horizontal direction by the tool holder 35 and cannot move with the clamping member 17. Under the action of the pulling force, the jaws 171 of the clamping member 17 are forced to open elastically, and the clamping surface 17a separates from the tool holder 201, thereby releasing the tool 200 to be installed by the clamping member 17 and completing the installation operation. After the clamping member 17 is completely detached from the tool holder 201, the operator removes the disassembly and assembly tool 10 from the tool magazine 30, thus completing the entire tool installation process.
[0177] In the installation scenario, push rod 13 can remain in the first state. The operator only needs to use the clamping function of clamping member 17 to push the tool 200 into tool holder 35. In other embodiments, even if push rod 13 is in the second state, it does not affect the installation operation, as long as it is ensured that the abutment part 1331 does not unnecessarily abut against the first side wall 31.
[0178] In this embodiment, the installation method, through the steps of clamping the tool to be installed 200, moving the tool to be installed 200 into the tool retraction space 303, aligning it with the opening 350, pushing it into the tool holder 35, and pulling it axially to release the tool 200, achieves tool installation without additional tools, giving the disassembly and assembly tool 10 both disassembly and installation functions. Simultaneously, the tool retraction space 303 serves as a temporary positioning area for the tool during installation, ensuring accurate positioning of the tool 200 before it is inserted into the tool holder 35, avoiding the difficulty of directly aligning it with the opening 350 in a confined space, and further improving the convenience and accuracy of tool installation.
[0179] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 15 Secondly, this application provides a desktop machining apparatus 1000. The desktop machining apparatus 1000 includes a machine base 300, a tool magazine assembly 100 according to any of the above embodiments, and a spindle 500. The tool magazine 30 in the tool magazine assembly 100 is disposed on the machine base 300. The spindle 500 is disposed on the machine base 300 and configured to move relative to the machine base 300 in a direction toward or away from the tool magazine 300 to change tools 200 in the tool magazine 300.
[0180] It should be noted that the specific structure and properties of the tool magazine set 100 of the desktop machining equipment 1000 in this embodiment are exactly the same as those of the tool magazine set 100 in the above-described embodiment, and will not be explained again here. The disassembly and assembly tools 10 in the desktop machining equipment 1000 can be stored in a dedicated storage compartment on the machine tool 300 during normal machining, or they can be stored independently in a toolbox and retrieved for use when manual tool changing is required. The tool magazine 30 in the tool magazine set 100 is fixedly installed on the machine tool 300, serving as a component of the automatic tool changing system of the desktop machining equipment 1000.
[0181] The machine tool 300 is the supporting structure of the desktop machining equipment 1000. The machine tool 300 is used to support and fix the various functional components of the desktop machining equipment 1000, including the tool magazine 30, the spindle 500, and drive components for driving the movement of these components. The machine tool 300 typically includes a worktable and a bed. The worktable is used to load and fix the workpiece to be processed, and the bed is used to support the spindle 500 and tool magazine 30, among other components. The machine tool 300 is equipped with guide rails and a drive mechanism, allowing the spindle 500 to move relative to the machine tool 300 to achieve multi-directional machining of the workpiece.
[0182] The spindle 500 is a machining component in the desktop machining equipment 1000 used to hold and drive the tool 200 to rotate. The spindle 500 includes a spindle motor and a spindle chuck. The spindle motor provides rotational power, and the spindle chuck holds the tool holder 201 of the tool 200. The spindle 500 cooperates with the tool magazine 30 via an automatic tool changer, enabling it to automatically retrieve the required tool 200 from the tool magazine 30 or return used tools 200 to the tool magazine 30. In some embodiments, the spindle 500 is configured to move relative to the machine tool 300 towards or away from the tool magazine 30; that is, the spindle 500 can move in the height direction Z to approach the tool magazine 30 for tool retrieval or placement. In some embodiments, the spindle 500 can also move in the length direction X and the width direction Y to align with different tool holders 35 positions in the tool magazine 30.
[0183] When the desktop machining equipment 1000 performs an automatic machining task, the spindle 500 automatically moves relative to the tool magazine 30 according to the preset machining program, aligns with the required tool 200 in the tool magazine 30, and picks up the required tool 200 from the tool holder 35. Then, it moves to the worktable position to machine the workpiece. When it is necessary to change to a different specification of tool 200 to perform machining operations with different characteristics, the spindle 500 puts the current tool 200 back into the tool holder 35 of the tool magazine 30, and then picks up the next required tool 200 from the tool magazine 30. This process is repeated until all machining operations are completed.
[0184] When it is necessary to manually remove or install the tools 200 in the tool magazine 30 (e.g., during equipment shutdown for maintenance or initial tool loading), the operator uses the disassembly and assembly tool 10 provided in this application to manually disassemble and install the tools 200 on the tool holder 35. The specific disassembly and assembly methods are as described above and will not be repeated here.
[0185] It should be noted that the automatic tool loading and unloading operation performed by the spindle 500 during normal machining and the manual tool loading and unloading operation performed by the operator using the disassembly and assembly tool 10 are two independent and complementary operation modes. The automatic tool loading and unloading is completed by the spindle 500 under the control of the machining program and is used for automatic tool changing during machining; the manual disassembly and assembly is completed by the operator using the disassembly and assembly tool 10 during machine stop maintenance or initial tool loading, and is used for the initial loading, maintenance and replacement of tools 200 in the tool magazine 30 or manual intervention in emergency situations.
[0186] In the desktop machining equipment 1000 of this embodiment, since the tool magazine 30 and the disassembly / assembly tool 10 with a rotatable push rod 13 are integrated into a tool magazine set 100, when the operator needs to manually disassemble or assemble the tools 200 in the tool magazine 30, the disassembly / assembly tool 10 can be used to easily disassemble and install the tools 200 within the limited operating space 301 without the need to apply force or change the grip posture, effectively improving the convenience and safety of equipment maintenance. At the same time, the disassembly / assembly tool 10 and the tool magazine 30 form a structural matching relationship, ensuring that the disassembly / assembly tool 10 can adapt to the specific spatial layout and size of the tool magazine 30, avoiding additional operational difficulties caused by the mismatch between the disassembly / assembly tool and the tool magazine.
[0187] Please see Figure 16 Thirdly, this application provides a machining system 10000. The machining system 10000 includes a desktop machining apparatus 1000 as described in the above embodiments, a dust collection device 3000, and / or a collection device 5000. The dust collection device 3000 is connected to the desktop machining apparatus 1000 and configured to collect chips generated during the machining of workpieces by the desktop machining apparatus 1000. The collection device 5000 is connected to the desktop machining apparatus 1000 and configured to collect chips generated during the machining of workpieces by the desktop machining apparatus 1000, recover machining fluid used in the machining of workpieces by the desktop machining apparatus 1000, and circulate the machining fluid back into the desktop machining apparatus 1000.
[0188] It should be noted that the specific structure and properties of the desktop processing equipment 1000 in this embodiment are exactly the same as those in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here. The specific working process of the desktop processing equipment 1000 is described above and will not be repeated here.
[0189] The machining system 10000 is a system composed of a desktop machining device 1000 and other devices that directly or indirectly perform machining operations. The components of the machining system 10000 are connected and interact with each other through pipes, cables or wireless communication to exchange materials, energy or signals.
[0190] The dust collection device 3000 is used to collect chips of various sizes generated by the desktop machining equipment 1000 during machining. The dust collection device 3000 is internally connected to the desktop machining equipment 1000 to fully collect chips of various sizes generated by the desktop machining equipment 1000 during machining and temporarily stored inside.
[0191] It is understood that chips, classified by particle size, include both macroscopic chips (such as ribbon-like or curled metal chips) and micron-sized suspended particles (such as metal oxide dust). In some embodiments, the dust collection device 3000 also includes a device for separating chips of different sizes to collect chips of different sizes in a targeted manner, ensuring the dust collection effect of the dust collection device 3000.
[0192] In some embodiments, the dust collection device 3000 generates airflow by driving air movement, such as Figure 16 As shown by the solid arrow in the diagram, the airflow flows from the desktop processing equipment 1000 to the dust collection equipment 3000, carrying the chips into the dust collection equipment 3000 for collection. Simultaneously, the dust collection equipment 3000 also returns the clean airflow, now free of chips, to the desktop processing equipment 1000, thus cleaning the interior of the desktop processing equipment 1000 or cooling the processing area.
[0193] The collection device 5000 is used to collect various products generated by the desktop machining equipment 1000 during machining. In some embodiments, the collection device 5000 is also used to collect chips generated by the desktop machining equipment 1000 during machining. In other embodiments, the collection device 5000 is also used to collect the machining fluid used by the desktop machining equipment 1000 to process workpieces. It is understood that the machining fluid is a liquid used to assist the desktop machining equipment 1000 in machining; exemplaryly, the machining fluid includes, but is not limited to, cutting fluid and coolant. The main functions of the machining fluid are lubrication, cooling, cleaning, and rust prevention. During machining, the machining fluid usually contains chips; therefore, by recovering the machining fluid used by the desktop machining equipment 1000 to process workpieces, chip collection can also be achieved.
[0194] Please refer to Figure 16 , Figure 16 The dashed lines with arrows indicate the flow direction of the processing fluid between the desktop machining equipment 1000 and the collection device 5000. In some embodiments, the collection device 5000 can also filter chips from the processing fluid to reduce the amount of chips in the processing fluid to a lower-mixture, higher-quality fluid. The filtered processing fluid is then recycled back to the desktop machining equipment 1000 for further machining operations. In this case, the processing fluid can be reused to significantly reduce processing costs.
[0195] It should be noted that the processing system 10000 may include a desktop processing device 1000 and a dust collection device 3000; the processing system 10000 may also include a desktop processing device 1000 and a collection device 5000; the processing system 10000 may also include a desktop processing device 1000, a dust collection device 3000 and a collection device 5000, and this application does not limit this.
[0196] It is understood that the machining system 10000 includes at least the same beneficial effects as the desktop machining equipment 1000. Therefore, the beneficial effects of the machining system 10000 should be referred to the beneficial effects of the desktop machining equipment 1000 described above.
[0197] Furthermore, in the machining system 10000 of this application, since the desktop machining equipment 1000 adopts the aforementioned tool magazine set 100, when the operator performs manual maintenance on the tools 200 in the tool magazine 30, the disassembly and installation of the tools 200 can be easily completed within the limited operating space 301 using the disassembly and assembly tools 10, significantly improving the convenience and safety of the entire machining system 10000 in the equipment maintenance process. At the same time, the integration of the dust collection device 3000 and / or the collection device 5000 enables the machining system 10000 to simultaneously recover chips and recycle machining fluid during the machining process, ensuring both the convenience of tool replacement and improving the environmental friendliness and resource utilization rate of the entire machine.
[0198] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification. At the same time, other implementation methods can be derived from the above embodiments, so that structural and logical substitutions and changes can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure.
[0199] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A tool magazine kit, suitable for desktop machining equipment, characterized in that, The tool magazine kit includes: A tool magazine, internally equipped with a tool holder for loading cutting tools; and, Disassembly and assembly tools, including: Handle; and, A push rod is rotatably mounted on the handle and includes opposing force-applying and abutting portions. The force-applying portion is used by the operator to apply force. When the handle abuts against the tool mounted on the tool holder and the force-applying portion is subjected to a force in a first direction, the abutting portion abuts against the first sidewall of the tool magazine and receives a reaction force from the first sidewall. The reaction force pushes the portion of the handle that abuts against the tool away from the first sidewall through the push rod. The handle, through its abutment against the tool, can cause the tool to disengage from the tool holder.
2. The tool magazine set according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push rod is rotatably connected to the handle via a connecting shaft and has at least a first state and a second state; wherein: compared to the first state, the abutting part in the second state is further away from the handle, and the force-applying part in the second state is further away from the first sidewall.
3. The tool magazine set according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the first state, the abutment portion is at least partially in contact with the handle; in the second state, the abutment portion is completely spaced from the handle.
4. The tool magazine set according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the abutment portion away from the handle includes a first sub-surface and a second sub-surface. The two sides of the second sub-surface are respectively connected to the first sub-surface and the end face of the abutment portion away from the force-applying portion. In the direction from the top to the bottom of the handle, the second sub-surface gets closer and closer to the handle.
5. The tool magazine set according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connection point between the push rod and the connecting shaft is located between the force-applying part and the abutting part, and the distance from the force-applying part to the connecting shaft is greater than the distance from the abutting part to the connecting shaft.
6. The tool magazine set according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The disassembly and assembly tools also include: A clamping element is disposed at the bottom of the handle, and the handle abuts against the cutting tool through the clamping element. The clamping element is used to clamp and release the cutting tool.
7. The tool magazine set according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cutting tool includes a handle; the clamping member includes a plurality of spaced-apart jaws that surround a loading cavity. During the clamping process, the end of each jaw away from the top of the handle can be forced to move away from the center of the loading cavity, so that the handle can extend into the loading cavity. Each jaw includes a clamping surface facing the interior of the loading cavity, and the clamping surface abuts against the handle extending into the loading cavity to clamp the cutting tool.
8. The tool magazine set according to claim 7, characterized in that, The gripper includes an inner wall surface located within the loading cavity; The clamping surface is the inner wall surface; or... The inner wall surface is provided with raised ribs, the raised ribs include an inner surface away from the inner wall surface, the clamping surface is the inner surface, and the area of the inner surface is smaller than the area of the inner wall surface.
9. The tool magazine set according to claim 7, characterized in that, The gripper also includes a guide surface facing the interior of the loading cavity, the guide surface connecting the clamping surface and the end face of the gripper away from the top, the end face being further away from the center of the loading cavity than the clamping surface.
10. The tool magazine set according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping member is disposed on the bottom end face of the handle; or, The bottom of the handle has a receiving cavity with at least one open end, and the clamping member is disposed in the receiving cavity and spaced apart from the inner peripheral wall of the receiving cavity.
11. The tool magazine set according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The disassembly and assembly tool further includes a flexible connector, one end of which is connected to the handle and the other end to the push rod; wherein: When the push rod is in the first state, the elastic connector has a first length; when the push rod is in the second state, the elastic connector is in a stretched state and has a second length, the second length being greater than the first length, to provide a pulling force to switch the push rod to the first state; or, When the push rod is in the first state, the elastic connector has a first length; when the push rod is in the second state, the elastic connector is in a compressed state and has a second length, which is less than the first length, to provide a thrust that switches the push rod to the first state.
12. The tool magazine set according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The handle has a mounting cavity, and at least a portion of the push rod is housed in the mounting cavity. The handle includes a top and a bottom opposite each other, as well as a first side and a second side opposite each other. The top has a first opening, and the first side has a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are respectively connected to the mounting cavity and the outside of the handle. The opposite ends of the push rod extend from the first opening and the second opening to the outside of the handle, respectively. The force-applying part extends from the first opening, and the abutting part extends from the second opening.
13. The tool magazine set according to claim 12, characterized in that, The push rod includes: The first sub-rod is at least partially housed in the mounting cavity and includes opposing first and second ends; The second sub-rod, at least partially housed within the mounting cavity, includes opposing first and second ends; and, The third sub-rod connects the second ends of the first sub-rod and the second sub-rod. The third sub-rod is housed in the mounting cavity and is rotatably connected to the handle via a connecting shaft. The first sub-rod includes the force-applying part located at the first end of the first sub-rod. The second sub-rod includes the abutting part located at the first end of the second sub-rod.
14. The tool magazine set according to claim 13, characterized in that, The second sub-rod also includes a turning portion, the two opposite ends of which are connected to the third sub-rod and the abutment portion respectively. The turning portion extends from the second opening to the outside of the handle, and the abutment portion is completely located outside the handle. The angle between the extending direction of the turning portion and the extending direction of the abutment portion is an obtuse angle.
15. The tool magazine set according to claim 13, characterized in that, In the direction from the top to the bottom, the mounting cavity includes a first sub-cavity, a second sub-cavity, and a third sub-cavity that are connected in sequence. The first sub-rod is at least partially housed in the first sub-cavity, and the third sub-rod and the connecting shaft are housed in the second sub-cavity. The second sub-rod is at least partially housed in the third sub-cavity.
16. The tool magazine set according to claim 15, characterized in that, The mounting cavity further includes a fourth sub-cavity, which communicates with the first sub-cavity. The first rod is connected to the handle via an elastic connector. The elastic connector is at least partially housed in the fourth sub-cavity and is used to provide a restoring force to switch the rod from the second state to the first state when the push rod is in the second state.
17. The tool magazine set according to claim 13, characterized in that, The handle includes a gripping area with a contoured groove that matches the fingers. The extension direction of the first sub-rod is at an obtuse angle to the extension direction of the second sub-rod. In the first state, the force-applying part is closer to the first side than the side where the gripping area is located.
18. The tool magazine set according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The tool magazine includes a second sidewall that is spaced apart from the first sidewall. An operating space for the disassembly and assembly tools is formed between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The tool holder is located in the operating space and has an opening for the tool to be loaded or unloaded. A tool retraction space is formed between the tool holder and the second sidewall to allow the tool to be unloaded.
19. The tool magazine set according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The handle includes a gripping area with a contoured groove. When the operator grips the handle and pushes the force-applying part with their thumb, the contoured groove is adapted to fit any one of the operator's four fingers other than the thumb.
20. A method for disassembling and assembling tools using a tool magazine set according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that, The disassembly / assembly method is used to remove the loaded cutting tool mounted on the tool holder, and the disassembly / assembly method includes: Hold the handle so that it contacts the loaded blade; A force is applied to the force-applying part in a first direction, causing the push rod to rotate. The abutting part moves away from the handle and receives a reaction force from the first sidewall of the tool magazine due to its contact with the first sidewall. The reaction force pushes the part of the handle that is in contact with the tool away from the first sidewall through the push rod. The handle, through its contact with the loaded tool, drives the loaded tool away from the tool holder until the loaded tool is disengaged from the tool holder.
21. The disassembly and assembly method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The bottom of the handle is provided with a clamping member. Holding the handle so that it contacts the loaded tool includes: The clamping member is moved along the axial direction of the loaded tool toward the tool holder of the loaded tool, so that the guide surface of the clamping member's jaws contacts the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder; Guided by the guide surface, the gripper is elastically deformed away from the center of the loading cavity, allowing the tool holder to extend into the loading cavity; and, After the tool holder extends into the loading cavity, the elastic restoring force of the jaws causes the clamping surface of the jaws to abut against the outer peripheral surface of the tool holder, thereby clamping the loaded tool.
22. The disassembly and assembly method according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that, When the push rod is initially in the second state, the disassembly and assembly method further includes: A force is applied to the force-applying part in a second direction opposite to the first direction, causing the push rod to rotate and the abutment part to move toward the handle until the push rod switches to a first state. In the first state, the abutment part is closer to the handle than in the second state, so that the disassembly and assembly tool can extend into the tool magazine to access the operating space for disassembling and assembling the loaded tool.
23. The disassembly and assembly method according to claim 21, characterized in that, After the loaded tool is disengaged from the tool holder, the disassembly and assembly method further includes: The loaded tool is removed from the tool magazine by the handle, and the clamping member is separated from the tool holder of the loaded tool, so as to remove the loaded tool from the disassembly tool.
24. The disassembly and assembly method according to claim 23, characterized in that, After the loaded tool is disengaged from the tool holder and before the loaded tool is pulled out of the tool magazine by the handle, the disassembly and assembly method further includes: The force applied to the force-applying part along the first direction is released, and the elastic connector provided between the handle and the push rod provides a restoring force to switch the push rod from the second state to the first state. The abutment part moves toward the handle, so that the abutment part separates from the first side wall of the tool magazine.
25. The disassembly and assembly method according to any one of claims 21 to 24, characterized in that, The disassembly and assembly method is further used to load the tool to be installed onto the tool holder, and the disassembly and assembly method further includes: Hold the handle so that the clamping member holds the tool to be installed; The disassembly and assembly tool is used to move the tool to be installed into the tool magazine's retraction space, and the tool to be installed is aligned with the opening of the tool holder; Push the handle toward the opening of the tool holder to load the tool into the tool holder; and, Pull the handle away from the tool holder along the axial direction of the tool to be installed, so that the clamping member releases the tool to be installed.
26. A desktop processing device, characterized in that, include: Machine tool; The tool magazine assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the tool magazine is disposed on the machine tool; and, A spindle, disposed on the machine base, is configured to move relative to the machine base toward or away from the tool magazine in order to change tools in the tool magazine.
27. A processing system, characterized in that, include: The processing equipment as described in claim 26; and, A dust collection device, connected to the processing equipment and configured to collect chips generated during the processing of workpieces by the processing equipment; and / or, A collection device, connected to the processing equipment, is configured to collect the chips generated by the processing equipment during the processing of the workpiece and to recover the processing fluid used by the processing equipment during the processing of the workpiece, and to circulate the processing fluid back to the processing equipment.
28. A disassembly and assembly tool for disassembling and assembling cutting tools mounted on tool holders in a tool magazine of a desktop machining equipment, characterized in that, The disassembly / assembly tools include: handle; A clamping element, disposed on the handle, is capable of clamping and releasing the cutting tool; and, A push rod is rotatably mounted on the handle and includes opposing force-applying and abutting portions. The force-applying portion is used by the operator to apply force. When the clamping member holds the tool mounted on the tool holder and the force-applying portion is subjected to a force in a first direction, the abutting portion abuts against the first sidewall of the tool magazine and receives a reaction force from the first sidewall. The reaction force pushes the portion of the handle that abuts against the tool in a direction away from the first sidewall through the push rod. The handle, through its abutment against the tool, can drive the tool to disengage from the tool holder.
29. The disassembly and assembly tool according to claim 28, characterized in that, The cutting tool includes a handle; the clamping member includes a plurality of spaced-apart jaws that surround a loading cavity. During the clamping process, the end of each jaw away from the top of the handle can be forced to move away from the center of the loading cavity, so that the handle can extend into the loading cavity. Each jaw includes a clamping surface facing the interior of the loading cavity, and the clamping surface abuts against the handle extending into the loading cavity to clamp the cutting tool.
30. The disassembly and assembly tool according to claim 29, characterized in that, The gripper includes an inner wall surface located within the loading cavity; The clamping surface is the inner wall surface; or... The inner wall surface is provided with raised ribs, the raised ribs include an inner surface away from the inner wall surface, the clamping surface is the inner surface, and the area of the inner surface is smaller than the area of the inner wall surface.
31. The disassembly and assembly tool according to claim 29, characterized in that, The gripper also includes a guide surface facing the interior of the loading cavity, the guide surface connecting the clamping surface and the end face of the gripper away from the top, the end face being further away from the center of the loading cavity than the clamping surface.
32. The disassembly and assembly tool according to claim 28, characterized in that, The clamping member is disposed on the bottom end face of the handle; or, The bottom of the handle has a receiving cavity with at least one open end, and the clamping member is disposed in the receiving cavity and spaced apart from the inner peripheral wall of the receiving cavity.
