Guide rail heat management and control device

By designing the connector and sealing connector on the guide rails of high-speed machine tools, the problem of inconvenient disassembly and separation of the cooling liquid delivery pipeline and the guide rail is solved, rapid connection and separation is achieved, and sealing effect is ensured and working efficiency is improved.

CN222243871UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27NINGBO DEKAI CNC MASCH TOOL CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420070377.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-11
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-11

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Technical Problem

In high-speed machine tools, the cooling through holes of linear guide rails are easily blocked, resulting in inconvenient disassembly and separation between the cooling liquid delivery pipeline and the guide rails, and it is impossible to quickly separate and connect.

Method used

A guide rail heat control system including a connector head and sealing connector is designed. By setting up structures such as water flow channels, sealing grooves and springs, it can achieve rapid connection and separation, and prevent coolant from overflowing during separation.

Benefits of technology

The rapid disassembly and connection of the coolant conveying pipeline and the linear guide rail is achieved, ensuring the sealing effect, avoiding the overflow of coolant and improving working efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of guide rail cooling, and discloses a guide rail heat pipe controller which comprises a cooling channel, a sealing connecting piece and a water cooling machine, the cooling channel is arranged on an X-axis guide rail, a Y-axis guide rail and a Z-axis guide rail of a machine tool, the sealing connecting piece is installed at the end of the cooling channel, and the water cooling machine is installed on the sealing connecting piece. The water cooling machine is connected with the sealing connecting piece through a pipeline, the sealing connecting piece comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, the first connecting piece is installed on the cooling channel, and the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are connected to be used for connecting the cooling channel and the pipeline; according to the utility model, the problems that when the cooling liquid conveying pipeline and the linear guide rail are detached and separated, the separation is relatively inconvenient, and the separation and the connection cannot be quickly carried out are effectively solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of guide rail cooling, and in particular to a guide rail heat management and control. Background Art

[0002] Thermal deformation of machine tools is one of the main reasons that affect machining accuracy. In high-speed, high-precision machine tools, linear guides are the main supporting components. During high-speed operation, a large amount of heat will be generated due to friction, which will affect the precision of machine tools. Cooling the heat source is the main measure to control temperature rise. Through holes are designed on the guide rails and connected to the water cooler through pipes. The water cooler can transport the coolant to the through holes of the guide rails and circulate the coolant.

[0003] After the linear guide rails on the machine tool have been cooled for a long time, impurities will clog the cooling holes on the guide rails. When cleaning the cooling holes on the linear guide rails, it is necessary to separate the pipes from the linear guide rails. Currently, when disassembling and separating the pipes from the linear guide rails, the separation is inconvenient and cannot be separated and connected quickly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem mentioned in the above background technology that when the coolant delivery pipeline and the linear guide rail are disassembled and separated, the separation is inconvenient and the separation and connection cannot be carried out quickly.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A guide rail thermal management system includes a cooling channel, a sealing connector and a water cooler. The cooling channel is opened on the X-axis guide rail, the Y-axis guide rail and the Z-axis guide rail of a machine tool. The sealing connector is installed at the end of the cooling channel. The water cooler is connected to the sealing connector through a pipeline. The sealing connector includes a connector 1 and a connector 2. The connector 1 is installed on the cooling channel. The connector 1 and the connector 2 are connected to each other for connecting the cooling channel and the pipeline.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting member 1 includes a connecting head 1, a water flow channel 1 is opened in the connecting head 1, and locking parts are symmetrically provided on the outer surface of the connecting head 1. One end of the connecting head 1 is connected to the cooling channel on the machine tool, and a sealing groove 1 and a sealing groove 2 are opened at the end of the connecting head 1 away from the machine tool, and a sealing end 1 is formed between the sealing groove 1 and the sealing groove 2.

[0008] Preferably, a push rod is provided in the water flow channel one, and a fixing rod is provided on the push rod. The fixing rod is connected to the inner wall of the connector one. When the push rod is provided on the connector one and is connected to the connector two, the plug can be pushed in the direction of the spring, so that the water flow channel one and the water flow channel two can be connected to transport cooling water.

[0009] Preferably, the second connector includes a second connector, a water flow channel 2 is opened in the second connector, one end of the second connector is connected to the pipeline, and the second connector is provided with a sealing end 2 and a sealing end 3 at one end away from the pipeline, and a sealing groove 3 is formed between the sealing end 2 and the sealing end 3. The second connector can be quickly connected to the first connector, and after the connection, the water flow channel 1 is connected to the water flow channel 2, so that the water cooler can circulate and transport cooling water into the machine tool.

[0010] Preferably, sealing rings are provided in the sealing groove one, the sealing groove two and the sealing groove three. Through the sealing rings, when the connector two is extruded and moved toward the connector one, the extrusion end one, the extrusion end two and the extrusion end three can squeeze the sealing ring, thereby achieving better sealing. Moreover, through the triple seal, the connector one and the connector two can be quickly connected while also having a good sealing effect.

[0011] Preferably, a circle of fixed ends is provided on the outer surface of the second connector, an extrusion groove is provided in a ring shape on the fixed end, and grooves are symmetrically provided on the outer side of the fixed end. The groove enables the pull rod to be in a horizontal state, which is convenient for the lateral movement of the pull rod, and through the extrusion groove, the extrusion end can better pull the fixed end through the extrusion groove, and then pull the connector one and the connector two to be extruded and connected.

[0012] Preferably, the locking member includes a rotating block and a positioning plate, the rotating block is rotatably connected to the positioning plate via a pin rod, the positioning plate is connected to connector one, the rotating block is provided with a movable groove, a pull rod is hinged in the movable groove, a pull plate is provided at one end of the pull rod away from the rotating block, an extrusion end corresponding to the extrusion groove is provided on the inner side of the pull plate, and connector one and connector two can be quickly connected and disconnected through the locking member.

[0013] Preferably, a rotating plate extends from the rotating block, and the rotating plate has a portion bent outwardly away from one end of the rotating block. The bent portion of the rotating plate facilitates a user to bend the rotating plate outwardly, thereby rotating the rotating block.

[0014] Preferably, a flow-blocking groove is provided in the second connector, a fixing ring is provided in the flow-blocking groove, a spring is provided on the fixing ring, a plug is provided at one end of the spring away from the fixing ring, the plug faces the second sealing end, and the spring is a conical spring when in use. The spring pushes the plug to move in the direction of the inverted slope when the pushing action of the push rod is lost, so as to perform sealing.

[0015] Preferably, the cut-off groove is provided with an inverted slope in an annular manner near the sealing end 2, and the plug can fit tightly with the inverted slope through the push of the spring, which can prevent the residual water in the pipeline from suddenly bubbling out when the connector 2 is separated from the connector 1.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The utility model can be plugged together by providing a connector 1 and a connector 2, and the connector 1 and the connector 2 can be quickly connected and separated by providing a locking member, so that it is convenient for the staff to quickly remove the pipeline from the linear guide rail;

[0018] The provided plug and spring can seal the pipe when the pipe is removed from the linear guide rail to prevent the residual water in the pipe from suddenly bubbling out. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

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

[0021] Figure 2 This is a connection view of the first connector and the second connector of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the first and second connectors of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the first connector and the second connector of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a second cross-sectional view of the connector of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of a connecting piece of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 7This is an exploded view of the locking member structure of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a structural view of the locking member of the utility model;

[0028] Fig. 9 This is a view of the cooling channel position of the utility model;

[0029] Fig.10 This is a view showing the connection between the water cooler and the machine tool of the utility model.

[0030] Explanation of the figure numbers: 1. Machine tool; 2. Water cooler; 3. Sealing connector; 4. Connector 1; 41. Connector 1; 411. Sealing groove 1; 412. Sealing groove 2; 413. Sealing end 1; 42. Ejector rod; 43. Fixed rod; 44. Locking piece; 441. Positioning plate; 442. Rotating block; 4421. Turning plate; 443. Movable groove; 444. Pull rod; 445. Pull plate; 446. Extrusion end; 45. Sealing ring; 5. Connector 2; 51. Connector 2; 511. Sealing end 2; 512. Sealing groove 3; 513. Stop groove; 514. Sealing end 3; 52. Fixed ring; 53. Spring; 54. Plug; 55. Fixed end; 56. Extrusion groove; 6. Cooling channel; 7. Pipeline. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The utility model is described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] The following description is used to disclose the utility model so that those skilled in the art can implement the utility model. The preferred embodiments described below are only examples, and those skilled in the art can think of other obvious variations. The basic principles of the utility model defined in the following description can be used for other implementation schemes, variations, improvements, equivalent schemes, and other technical solutions that do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the utility model.

[0033] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of the present invention, the directions or positions indicated by the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0034] It is to be understood that the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element may be multiple, and the term "one" should not be understood as a limitation on the quantity. Example

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 10 A guide rail thermal management system includes a cooling channel 6, a sealing connector 3 and a water cooler 2. The cooling channel 6 is opened on the X-axis guide rail, the Y-axis guide rail and the Z-axis guide rail of the machine tool 1. The sealing connector 3 is installed at the end of the cooling channel 6. The water cooler 2 is connected to the sealing connector 3 through a pipeline 7. The sealing connector 3 includes a connector 1 4 and a connector 2 5. The connector 1 4 is installed on the cooling channel 6. The connector 1 4 is connected to the connector 2 5 to connect the cooling channel 6 and the pipeline 7. The pipeline 7 includes an input pipeline and an output pipeline. The output pipeline is provided with a filter to filter the coolant flowing out of the cooling channel 6.

[0036] The connector 4 includes a connector 41, a water flow channel 1 is opened in the connector 41, a locking member 44 is symmetrically provided on the outer surface of the connector 41, one end of the connector 41 is connected to the cooling channel 6 on the machine tool 1, and a sealing groove 411 and a sealing groove 412 are opened at the end of the connector 41 away from the machine tool 1, and a sealing end 413 is formed between the sealing groove 411 and the sealing groove 412.

[0037] A push rod 42 is provided in the water flow channel 1, and a fixing rod 43 is provided on the push rod 42. The fixing rod 43 is connected to the inner wall of the connector 1 41. When the push rod 42 is provided on the connector 1 41 and is connected to the connector 2 51, the plug 54 can be pushed in the direction of the spring 53, so that the water flow channel 1 and the water flow channel 2 can be connected to transport cooling water.

[0038] The connecting piece 2 5 includes a connecting head 2 51, in which a water flow channel 2 is opened. One end of the connecting head 2 51 is connected to the pipe 7, and the end of the connecting head 2 51 away from the pipe 7 is provided with a sealing end 2 511 and a sealing end 3 514, and a sealing groove 3 512 is formed between the sealing end 2 511 and the sealing end 3 514. The connecting head 2 51 can be quickly connected to the connecting head 1 41, and after the connection, the water flow channel 1 is connected to the water flow channel 2, so that the water cooler 2 can circulate and transport cooling water into the machine tool 1.

[0039] Sealing rings 45 are provided in sealing groove 1 411, sealing groove 2 412 and sealing groove 3 512. Through the sealing ring 45, when connector 2 51 is squeezed and moved toward connector 1 41, extrusion end 4461, extrusion end 4462 and extrusion end 4463 can squeeze the sealing ring 45, thereby achieving better sealing. Through the triple seal, connector 1 41 and connector 2 51 can be quickly connected while also having a good sealing effect.

[0040] A circle of fixed end 55 is provided on the outer surface of the second connector 51, and an extrusion groove 56 is provided in a ring shape on the fixed end 55. Grooves are symmetrically provided on the outer side of the fixed end 55. The grooves enable the pull rod 444 to be in a horizontal state, which is convenient for the horizontal movement of the pull rod 444. Through the extrusion groove 56, the extrusion end 446 can better pull the fixed end 55 through the extrusion groove 56, and then pull the connector 1 41 and the connector 2 51 to be extruded and connected.

[0041] The locking member 44 includes a rotating block 442 and a positioning plate 441. The rotating block 442 is rotatably connected to the positioning plate 441 through a pin rod. The positioning plate 441 is connected to the connector 41. The rotating block 442 is provided with a movable groove 443. A pull rod 444 is hinged in the movable groove 443. A pull plate 445 is provided at one end of the pull rod 444 away from the rotating block 442. An extrusion end 446 corresponding to the extrusion groove 56 is provided on the inner side of the pull plate 445. The connector 41 and the connector 2 51 can be quickly connected and disconnected through the locking member.

[0042] A rotating plate 4421 extends from the rotating block 442 , and the rotating plate 4421 has a portion bent outwardly away from one end of the rotating block 442 . The bent portion of the rotating plate 4421 makes it easy for a user to bend the rotating plate 4421 outwardly, thereby rotating the rotating block 442 .

[0043] A cut-off groove 513 is provided in the second connector 51, a fixing ring 52 is provided in the cut-off groove 513, a spring 53 is provided on the fixing ring 52, a plug 54 is provided at one end of the spring 53 away from the fixing ring 52, the plug 54 faces the sealing end 511, and the spring 53 is a conical spring 53 when in use. When the plug 54 loses the pushing force of the push rod 42, the spring 53 will push the plug 54 to move in the direction of the inverted slope to perform sealing.

[0044] The cut-off groove 513 is provided with an inverted slope in an annular manner near one end of the sealing end 511. The plug 54 can fit tightly with the inverted slope through the push of the spring 53, which can prevent the residual water in the pipeline 7 from suddenly bubbling out when the connector 51 is separated from the connector 1 41.

[0045] When the utility model is in use, when the cooling channel 6 on the machine tool 1 is processed, the rotating plate 4421 is bent outward, so that the rotating block 442 rotates outward, and drives the pull rod 444 hinged therewith to move toward the direction of the second connector 51, and the pull rod 444 drives the pull plate 445 to move together, so that the extrusion end 446 on the pull plate 445 moves out of the extrusion groove 56. At this time, the pull rod 444 can be rotated outward, and then the second connector 51 is pulled outward, so that the first connector 41 and the second connector 51 can be quickly separated, so that the pipeline 7 can be quickly detached from the machine tool 1. When the second connector 51 is removed, the squeezed spring 53 rebounds and can push the plug 54 to move toward the second sealing end 511, so that the plug 54 is in close contact with the inverted slope on the cut-off groove 513, thereby forming a seal, so as to prevent the cooling water in the pipeline 7 from suddenly flowing out when the second connector 51 is removed;

[0046] When it is necessary to connect the pipe 7 to the machine tool 1, align the connector 2 51 with the connector 1 41 and insert it, the sealing end 1 413 is in the sealing groove 1 411, the sealing end 2 511 is in the sealing groove 2 412, the sealing end 3 514 is in the sealing groove 3 512, the pull rod 444 is rotated toward the connector 2 51, and the pull rod 444 is in the groove on the fixed end 55, and then the rotating plate 4421 is bent inwardly, and the rotation drives the rotating block 442 to rotate together, and the rotating block 442 rotates inwardly, and the rotating block 442 is pulled when the inner side of the rotating block 442 rotates. The pull rod 444 hinged thereto moves toward the machine tool 1, and the pull rod 444 drives the pull plate 445 to move together, so that the extrusion end 446 moves into the extrusion groove 56, and the connector 2 51 is pulled and extruded toward the connector 1 41 through the extrusion groove 56, and the rotating plate 4421 is rotated to the horizontal position to contact the outer wall of the connector 1 41. At this time, the rotating plate 4421 is in a locked state, thereby fixing the position of the rotating block 442, and the connector 1 41 and the connector 2 51 can be quickly connected together, so that the pipeline 7 can be quickly connected to the machine tool 1.

[0047] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are only examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the principles, the embodiments of the present invention may be deformed or modified in any way.

Claims

1. A guide rail thermal management system, characterized in that: include A cooling channel (6) is provided on the X-axis guide rail, the Y-axis guide rail and the Z-axis guide rail of the machine tool (1); A sealing connector (3) mounted at the end of the cooling channel (6); A water cooler (2) connected to the sealing connector (3) via a pipeline (7); The sealing connector (3) comprises a connector 1 (4) and a connector 2 (5); the connector 1 (4) is installed on the cooling channel (6); the connector 1 (4) and the connector 2 (5) are connected to each other for connecting the cooling channel (6) and the pipeline (7).

2. A guide rail thermal management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member 1 (4) comprises a connecting head 1 (41), a water flow channel 1 is provided in the connecting head 1 (41), a locking member (44) is symmetrically provided on the outer surface of the connecting head 1 (41), one end of the connecting head 1 (41) is connected to a cooling channel (6) on the machine tool (1), and a sealing groove 1 (411) and a sealing groove 2 (412) are provided at an end of the connecting head 1 (41) away from the machine tool (1), and a sealing end 1 (413) is formed between the sealing groove 1 (411) and the sealing groove 2 (412).

3. A guide rail thermal management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: A top rod (42) is provided in the water flow channel one, a fixing rod (43) is provided on the top rod (42), and the fixing rod (43) is connected to the inner side wall of the connector one (41).

4. A guide rail thermal management system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second connector (5) comprises a second connector (51), a second water flow channel is provided in the second connector (51), one end of the second connector (51) is connected to the pipeline (7), and the second connector (51) is provided with a second sealing end (511) and a third sealing end (514) at one end away from the pipeline (7), and a third sealing groove (512) is formed between the second sealing end (511) and the third sealing end (514).

5. A guide rail thermal management system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sealing groove 1 (411), the sealing groove 2 (412) and the sealing groove 3 (512) are all provided with sealing rings (45).

6. A guide rail thermal management system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer surface of the second connector (51) is provided with a circle of fixed ends (55), an annular extrusion groove (56) is provided on the fixed ends (55), and grooves are symmetrically provided on the outer sides of the fixed ends (55).

7. The guide rail thermal management system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking member (44) includes a rotating block (442) and a positioning plate (441), the rotating block (442) is rotatably connected to the positioning plate (441) via a pin rod, the positioning plate (441) is connected to a connector (41), the rotating block (442) is provided with a movable groove (443), a pull rod (444) is hinged in the movable groove (443), a pull plate (445) is provided at one end of the pull rod (444) away from the rotating block (442), and an extrusion end (446) corresponding to the extrusion groove (56) is provided on the inner side of the pull plate (445).

8. The guide rail thermal management according to claim 7, characterized in that: A rotating plate (4421) extends from the rotating block (442), and the rotating plate (4421) is away from a portion bent outward at one end of the rotating block (442).

9. The guide rail thermal management system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second connector (51) is provided with a flow-blocking groove (513), a fixing ring (52) is provided in the flow-blocking groove (513), a spring (53) is provided on the fixing ring (52), a plug (54) is provided at one end of the spring (53) away from the fixing ring (52), and the plug (54) faces the second sealing end (511).

10. The guide rail thermal management according to claim 9, characterized in that: The interrupting groove (513) is provided with an inverted slope at one end thereof close to the second sealing end (511).