Four-axis clamp for precision lathe

By introducing stepper motors, torque motors and PLC controllers into the four-axle lathe fixture, combined with gears and threaded ring systems, the problem of the fixture being unable to stably clamp and flip is solved, and higher machining accuracy and efficiency are achieved.

CN222176772UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17HUAYUANXIANG (DONGGUAN) TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420570449.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-23
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-23

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Technical Problem

The existing four-axle lathe fixtures cannot achieve stable clamping and flipping, resulting in unstable processing and affecting machining accuracy and efficiency.

Method used

A four-axis fixture including a connecting box, clamping assembly and flip assembly is designed to achieve stable clamping and flip functions of the clamping block through stepper motor, torque motor and PLC controller, and precise control using gear and threaded ring system. The position and flip of the clamping block.

Benefits of technology

The stable clamping and flip of the material is achieved, processing accuracy and efficiency are improved, labor intensity of the operator is reduced, and working stability is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a four-axis clamp for a precision lathe, which belongs to the technical field of lathes and comprises a connecting box, a clamping component and an overturning component, the overturning component comprises a base correspondingly arranged at the bottom of the connecting box, two fixing plates are arranged at the top of the base, one side of one fixing plate is provided with a torque motor, and the other side of the other fixing plate is provided with a clamping component. One side of one fixing plate is provided with a torque motor, an output shaft of the torque motor penetrates through one fixing plate and is provided with a first connecting ring, one side of the other fixing plate is provided with a second connecting ring, and one side of the first connecting ring and one side of the second connecting ring are both fixedly connected with a connecting box. The torque motor drives the first connecting ring to rotate, the first connecting ring rotates to drive the connecting box to rotate, the connecting box rotates, the clamp box is turned over so as to be matched with a machining instrument, and therefore the machining modes are increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of lathes, and in particular relates to a four-axis clamp for a precision lathe. Background Art

[0002] A fixture is a device used to fix the processing object in the mechanical manufacturing process so that it occupies the correct position to accept construction or inspection. It is also called a fixture. After searching, the application number "CN201820167128.0" discloses "a four-axis lathe fixture", which records "all the processing surfaces and holes of the product can be completed by one clamping, and the product is formed in one time, which improves the product precision and simplifies the process. The original three processes require three machining centers, and the product that is loaded and unloaded three times now only needs one machine, and one loading and unloading can be completed, which reduces the labor intensity of the operator". By achieving one-time clamping to complete all the processing surfaces and holes of the product, the product is formed in one time, which improves the product precision and simplifies the process. The original three processes can indeed be completed in one loading and unloading, which reduces the labor intensity of the operator. However, there are still the following problems in actual use:

[0003] In actual use, the four axes cannot be used to stably clamp the material, causing it to easily fall off during use, and the purpose of flipping cannot be achieved during use, resulting in a poor processing method.

[0004] Based on this, it is extremely practical to provide a clamp that can achieve four-axis stable clamping and a flipping function. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a four-axis clamp for a precision lathe, aiming to solve the above technical problems.

[0006] The embodiment of the utility model provides a four-axis clamp for a precision lathe, comprising a connection box, a clamping assembly and a flip assembly.

[0007] Among them, a plurality of fixture boxes are arranged on the top of the connection box, and a plurality of slide slots are opened on the top of the fixture box;

[0008] A plurality of fixture boxes are arranged on the top of the connection box, and a plurality of slide slots are opened on the top of the fixture boxes;

[0009] The gear assembly comprises a support column arranged at the bottom of the fixture box, the outer wall of the support column is rotatably connected to a plurality of rotating rods, the outer walls of the plurality of rotating rods are each provided with a gear, wherein the ends of the two rotating rods are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the fixture box, the tops of the plurality of gears are meshed with a toothed disk, the middle part of the plurality of gears are rotatably connected to the support column, the top of the plurality of threaded rings are provided with a plurality of movers, the outer walls of the plurality of movers are slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixture box, the tops of the plurality of movers are provided with clamping blocks, the outer walls of the plurality of clamping blocks are slidably connected to the sliding groove, limiting blocks are arranged on both sides of the plurality of movers, the interiors of the plurality of limit blocks are slidably connected to limiting rods, one end of the plurality of limit rods is fixedly connected to the support column, and the other end of the plurality of limit rods is fixedly connected to the fixture box;

[0010] The flip assembly includes a base corresponding to the bottom of the connection box, and two fixed plates are arranged on the top of the base. A torque motor is arranged on one side of one of the fixed plates, and the output shaft of the torque motor passes through the fixed plate and is provided with a first connecting ring, and a second connecting ring is arranged on one side of the other fixed plate, and one side of the first connecting ring and the second connecting ring are both fixedly connected to the connection box.

[0011] In an implementation manner of the utility model, two protection plates are arranged between the two fixing plates, and two infrared sensors are arranged on one side of one of the fixing plates.

[0012] In one implementation of the utility model, a plurality of support frames are provided at one end of the connection box, a stepper motor is provided on the top of the plurality of support frames, the output shafts of the plurality of stepper motors all pass through the fixture box and are fixedly connected to another rotating rod, and the stepper motor has waterproof measures.

[0013] In an implementation manner of the utility model, two support plates are arranged at the bottom of the base, and anti-skid pads are arranged at the bottom of the two support plates, and the material of the anti-skid pads is rubber.

[0014] In an implementation manner of the utility model, a plurality of drainage grooves are provided inside the base, and a PLC controller is provided on one side of one of the fixing plates.

[0015] In one implementation of the utility model, the torque motor, the infrared sensor and the stepper motor are all electrically connected to a PLC controller, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to an external power supply.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] 1) The user turns on the stepper motor through the PLC controller to make the stepper motor rotate and drive one of the rotating rods to rotate. The rotating rod will drive the gear to rotate. The gear rotation will drive the toothed disc to rotate. When the toothed disc rotates, the other two rotating rods and gears will assist the toothed disc to rotate. The toothed disc rotation will drive the top threaded ring to rotate. The threaded ring will drive the mover to move. The movement of the mover will drive the limit block to slide on the limit rod for limiting. When the mover moves, it will drive the clamping block to move closer to the middle, so that the material can be clamped more stably through the four axes, so that it can be more accurate during processing;

[0018] 2) The user turns on the torque motor through the PLC controller, so that the torque motor drives the first connecting ring to rotate. The rotation of the first connecting ring drives the connecting box to rotate. The connecting box rotates to turn the fixture box over so as to cooperate with the processing equipment, thereby increasing the processing methods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the inner wall of the fixture box of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the inner wall of the fixture box of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the fixture box of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 100, connecting box; 110, clamp box; 200, clamping assembly; 210, supporting column; 220, rotating rod; 230, gear; 240, toothed disc; 250, threaded ring; 260, mover; 270, clamping block; 280, limiting block; 290, limiting rod; 300, flip assembly; 310, base; 320, fixing plate; 330, torque motor; 340, first connecting ring; 350, second connecting ring; 400, protection plate; 500, infrared sensor; 600, supporting frame; 700, stepping motor; 800, supporting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the implementation of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the implementation of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the implementation of the utility model. Obviously, the described implementation is a part of the implementation of the utility model, not all of the implementations. Based on the implementation of the utility model, all other implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] Example

[0027] See also Figure 1-4 A four-axis fixture for a precision lathe includes a connecting box 100, a clamping assembly 200 and a flipping assembly 300.

[0028] For details, please refer to Figure 1 A plurality of fixture boxes 110 are arranged on the top of the connection box 100 , and a plurality of slide grooves are opened on the top of the fixture box 110 .

[0029] See also Figure 2-3 The clamping assembly 200 includes a support column 210 disposed at the bottom of the fixture box 110, the outer wall of the support column 210 is rotatably connected to a plurality of rotating rods 220, the outer walls of the plurality of rotating rods 220 are each provided with a gear 230, wherein the ends of the two rotating rods 220 are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the fixture box 110, the tops of the plurality of gears 230 are meshed with a toothed disc 240, the middle portion of the toothed disc 240 is rotatably connected to the support column 210, the top of the toothed disc 240 is provided with a plurality of threaded rings 250, and the tops of the plurality of threaded rings 250 are threadedly connected to Several movers 260, the outer walls of several movers 260 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixture box 110, several movers 260 are provided with clamping blocks 270 on the top, several clamping blocks 270 have outer walls slidably connected to the slide groove, several movers 260 have limiting blocks 280 on both sides, several limiting blocks 280 are slidably connected to limiting rods 290 inside, one end of several limiting rods 290 is fixedly connected to the support column 210, and the other end of several limiting rods 290 is fixedly connected to the fixture box 110.

[0030] In a specific embodiment, the rotating rod 220 is provided, which makes it convenient for the user to turn on the stepper motor 700 through the PLC controller to rotate the stepper motor 700 and drive one of the rotating rods 220 to rotate. The rotating rod 220 will drive the gear 230 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 230 will drive the toothed disc 240 to rotate. When the toothed disc 240 rotates, the other two rotating rods 220 and the gear 230 will assist the toothed disc 240 to rotate. The rotation of the toothed disc 240 will drive the top threaded ring 250 to rotate. The threaded ring 250 will drive the mover 260 to move. The rotation of the mover 260 will drive the limit block 280 to slide on the limit rod 290 for limiting. When the mover 260 moves, it will drive the clamping block 270 to move closer to the middle. The material can be clamped more stably through the four axes, so that it can be more precise during processing.

[0031] See also Figure 1 The flip assembly 300 includes a base 310 corresponding to the bottom of the connection box 100, and two fixed plates 320 are arranged on the top of the base 310. A torque motor 330 is arranged on one side of one of the fixed plates 320, and the output shaft of the torque motor 330 passes through the fixed plate 320 and is provided with a first connecting ring 340, and a second connecting ring 350 is arranged on one side of the other fixed plate 320, and one side of the first connecting ring 340 and the second connecting ring 350 are both fixedly connected to the connection box 100.

[0032] In a specific embodiment, a torque motor 330 is provided to facilitate a user to turn on the torque motor 330 through a PLC controller, so that the torque motor 330 drives the first connecting ring 340 to rotate. The rotation of the first connecting ring 340 drives the connecting box 100 to rotate. The rotation of the connecting box 100 causes the fixture box 110 to turn over so as to cooperate with the processing equipment, thereby increasing the processing methods. In addition, multiple fixture boxes 110 can be used to process multiple materials simultaneously, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0033] See also Figure 1 Two protection plates 400 are disposed between the two fixing plates 320 , and two infrared sensors 500 are disposed on one side of one of the fixing plates 320 .

[0034] In a specific embodiment, a protective plate 400 is provided to protect the user, and an infrared sensor 500 is used to transmit information to a PLC controller when it is detected that the user's arm passes over the protective plate 400, so that the PLC controller can control other parts to stop suddenly.

[0035] See also Figure 1A plurality of support frames 600 are disposed at one end of the connection box 100 , and a stepper motor 700 is disposed on the top of the plurality of support frames 600 . The output shafts of the plurality of stepper motors 700 all pass through the fixture box 110 and are fixedly connected to another rotating rod 220 .

[0036] In a specific embodiment, the support frame 600 is provided to facilitate the support and fixation of the stepper motor 700, so that the stepper motor 700 can be more stable during use and avoid shaking during use.

[0037] See also Figure 1 Two support plates 800 are disposed at the bottom of the base 310 , and anti-slip pads are disposed at the bottom of the two support plates 800 .

[0038] In a specific embodiment, the support plate 800 is provided to facilitate supporting the base 310 so that it can work more stably during use, avoiding shaking during use and improving stability.

[0039] See also Figure 1 A plurality of drainage grooves are provided inside the base 310 , and a PLC controller is provided on one side of one of the fixing plates 320 .

[0040] In a specific embodiment, a drainage groove is provided to facilitate the drainage of cooled water through the drainage groove when processing materials, thereby avoiding the problem of rusting of the device due to accumulation, thereby improving stability.

[0041] See also Figure 1-4 The torque motor 330, the infrared sensor 500 and the stepper motor 700 are all electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the external power supply.

[0042] In a specific embodiment, a PLC controller is provided to facilitate power-on control of electrical equipment, so that the electrical equipment can be powered on when it needs electricity, avoiding the situation where it cannot be powered on when it needs electricity.

[0043] When in use, the user first places the material on the fixture box 110, and then turns on the stepper motor 700 through the PLC controller to rotate the stepper motor 700 to drive one of the rotating rods 220 to rotate, the rotating rod 220 will drive the gear 230 to rotate, the gear 230 will drive the toothed disc 240 to rotate, when the toothed disc 240 rotates, the other two rotating rods 220 and the gear 230 will assist the toothed disc 240 to rotate, the toothed disc 240 will rotate, the top threaded ring 250 will rotate, the threaded ring 250 will drive the mover 260 to move, the mover 260 will drive the limit block 280 to move on the limit rod 290 When the mover 260 moves, it will drive the clamping block 270 to move toward the middle. The material can be clamped more stably through the four axes to make the processing more precise. Then the user turns on the torque motor 330 through the PLC controller to make the torque motor 330 drive the first connecting ring 340 to rotate. The rotation of the first connecting ring 340 will drive the connecting box 100 to rotate. The rotation of the connecting box 100 will turn the fixture box 110 over to cooperate with the processing equipment, thereby increasing the processing methods. Finally, multiple fixture boxes 110 can be used to process multiple materials simultaneously, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A four-axis fixture for a precision lathe, characterized in that: include: A connection box (100), wherein a plurality of fixture boxes (110) are arranged on the top of the connection box (100), and a plurality of slide grooves are opened on the top of the fixture box (110); A clamping assembly (200), the clamping assembly (200) comprising a support column (210) arranged at the bottom of a clamp box (110), the outer wall of the support column (210) being rotatably connected to a plurality of rotating rods (220), the outer walls of the plurality of rotating rods (220) being provided with gears (230), wherein the ends of two of the rotating rods (220) are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the clamp box (110), the tops of the plurality of gears (230) being meshed with toothed discs (240), the middle part of the toothed discs (240) being rotatably connected to the support column (210), the top of the toothed discs (240) being provided with a plurality of threaded rings (250), the plurality of threaded rings (250) A plurality of movers (260) are threadedly connected to the top of the fixture box (110), the outer walls of the plurality of movers (260) are slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixture box (110), a clamping block (270) is arranged on the top of the plurality of movers (260), the outer walls of the plurality of clamping blocks (270) are slidably connected to the slide groove, a plurality of limit blocks (280) are arranged on both sides of the movers (260), the interiors of the plurality of limit blocks (280) are slidably connected to limit rods (290), one end of the plurality of limit rods (290) is fixedly connected to the support column (210), and the other end of the plurality of limit rods (290) is fixedly connected to the fixture box (110); A flip assembly (300), the flip assembly (300) comprising a base (310) correspondingly arranged at the bottom of a connection box (100), two fixed plates (320) being arranged on the top of the base (310), a torque motor (330) being arranged on one side of one of the fixed plates (320), an output shaft of the torque motor (330) passing through the fixed plate (320) being arranged with a first connecting ring (340), and a second connecting ring (350) being arranged on one side of the other fixed plate (320), one side of each of the first connecting ring (340) and the second connecting ring (350) being fixedly connected to the connection box (100).

2. The four-axis fixture for a precision lathe according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two protection plates (400) are arranged between the two fixing plates (320), and two infrared sensors (500) are arranged on one side of one of the fixing plates (320).

3. The four-axis fixture for a precision lathe according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of support frames (600) are arranged at one end of the connection box (100), a stepper motor (700) is arranged on the top of the plurality of support frames (600), and the output shafts of the plurality of stepper motors (700) all pass through the fixture box (110) and are fixedly connected to another rotating rod (220).

4. The four-axis fixture for a precision lathe according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two support plates (800) are arranged at the bottom of the base (310), and anti-slip pads are arranged at the bottom of the two support plates (800).

5. The four-axis fixture for a precision lathe according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of drainage grooves are provided inside the base (310), and a PLC controller is provided on one side of one of the fixing plates (320).

6. The four-axis fixture for a precision lathe according to claim 5, characterized in that: The torque motor (330), the infrared sensor (500) and the stepping motor (700) are all electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to an external power supply.

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