Servo chain type tool magazine
By introducing sponge blocks and transfer components into the servo chain tool magazine, uniform lubrication of the chain is achieved, chain wear problem is solved, transmission accuracy and lubrication effect are improved, and efficient operation of the equipment is ensured.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421108788.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing servo chain tool magazine lacks chain lubricant oil addition structure, which causes chain and sprocket wear, affecting the accuracy and stability of transmission tool change.
A servo chain tool magazine consisting of sponge blocks and transfer components is designed. Through the transfer components, the sponge blocks are driven to contact the chain, and the lubricating oil is evenly applied, which reduces wear and tear, and avoids lubricating oil spills through the outer shell to ensure lubricating effect and Convenience.
It effectively reduces contact wear between the chain and the sprocket, improves the accuracy of the transfer tool and the uniformity of the lubricant oil, avoids excessive addition of lubricant oil, and improves the convenience and reliability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of numerical control machining center equipment, in particular to a servo chain tool magazine. Background Art
[0002] The tool magazine is a device that provides tool storage and tool changing services required during automated machining on CNC machine tools. The tool magazine mainly provides tool storage locations and can correctly select and position tools for tool exchange based on program control. The automatic tool changing mechanism on CNC machine tools can take out tools from the tool magazine under the control of a computer program to complete various machining needs, such as milling, drilling, boring, tapping, etc., which can significantly shorten the machining time.
[0003] For example, Chinese patent publication number CN207824498U discloses a chain tool magazine driven by a servo motor, including a movable seat, an installation cavity, a pipeline, a water pipe, a groove, a slider, a slide groove, a nozzle, a mounting cylinder, a fan and an electric push rod. The slide groove is equipped with a slider, and the slider is fixed at the right position of the lower end surface of the movable seat. The installation cavity is opened at the upper end of the movable seat, the pipeline is installed in the installation cavity, and a nozzle is installed at the lower end of the annular side of the pipeline, and the nozzle extends into the groove. The groove is opened at the lower end of the movable seat on the lower side of the installation cavity. This design realizes the cleaning function of the tool. The rear end of the electric push rod is fixed to the front end surface of the tool magazine body inside the installation groove, and the front end of the electric push rod is connected to the rear end surface of the mounting cylinder. The fan is installed at the front end of the mounting cylinder. This design realizes the function of air-drying the tool. The utility model is easy to use, realizes the cleaning and air-drying functions of the tool, has good protection and high reliability.
[0004] However, the device lacks a structure for adding lubricant to the chain, which makes it inconvenient to add lubricant to the chain. The chain and sprocket are prone to wear, which affects the transmission tool change accuracy and transmission stability, and has certain limitations in use.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a servo chain tool magazine to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a servo chain tool magazine to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems as follows: a servo chain tool magazine, comprising a tool magazine body, a mounting groove is provided inside the tool magazine body, a chain is arranged in the mounting groove, sprockets for driving the chain are arranged at both ends of the chain, a servo motor for driving the sprocket is installed inside the tool magazine body, a plurality of tool sleeves equidistantly distributed are fixed on the chain, a notch connected to the mounting groove is provided on the side of the tool magazine body, a sponge block for lubricating the chain is arranged in the notch, and an adjustment component for driving the sponge block to move and adjust is arranged above the notch.
[0008] As a further solution of the utility model, the transfer assembly includes a movable plate, the sponge block is fixed on the side of the movable plate close to the chain, a bracket plate is fixed on the outer wall of the tool magazine body, a nut sleeve is fixed on the top of the bracket plate, and the nut sleeve is threadedly connected to a threaded rod having one end rotatably connected to the movable plate.
[0009] As a further solution of the utility model, an end plate is fixed to one end of the threaded rod away from the movable plate, and the diameter of the end plate is larger than the outer diameter of the threaded rod.
[0010] As a further solution of the utility model, an outer cover shell located outside the top opening of the slot is fixed to the outer side wall of the tool magazine body, and the side surfaces around the edge of the movable plate are fitted with the inner side wall of the outer cover shell.
[0011] As a further solution of the utility model, a through hole is opened on the side of the movable plate, and a plurality of the through holes are provided and the plurality of through holes are distributed at equal intervals.
[0012] As a further solution of the utility model, a convex rib is fixed on the side of the end plate, and a plurality of the convex ribs are provided and the plurality of convex ribs are distributed in a ring shape.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: a certain amount of lubricating oil is absorbed and stored in the sponge block. When the chain needs to be coated with lubricating oil, the sponge block is driven to move downward by the shifting assembly, so that the sponge block contacts the chain. When the chain moves, the lubricating oil in the sponge block is continuously and evenly applied to the chain, so that the chain is evenly coated with and lubricated, effectively reducing the contact wear between the chain and the sprocket, ensuring the accuracy of chain transmission and tool change, and making the lubricating oil application more convenient and efficient, thereby improving the uniformity of lubricating oil application and the lubrication effect. After applying and adding lubricating oil for a fixed period of time, the shifting assembly is rotated in the opposite direction, and the sponge block is driven by the shifting assembly to move upward and away from the chain, thereby avoiding excessive addition of lubricating oil. The sponge block is enclosed by the outer cover shell to avoid pollution caused by overflow of lubricating oil in the sponge block. At the same time, the movement of the movable plate is guided and limited by the inner wall of the outer cover shell to ensure stable movement and adjustment of the movable plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0015] Figure 1 It is a front view of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 The structure of the transfer component of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the transfer assembly of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 The structure of the transfer component of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .
[0019] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:
[0020] 1. Transfer assembly; 101. Threaded rod; 102. End plate; 103. Raised rib; 104. Bracket plate; 105. Nut sleeve; 106. Outer cover shell; 107. Moving plate; 2. Chain; 3. Tool magazine body; 4. Tool sleeve; 5. Sprocket; 6. Notch; 7. Mounting slot; 8. Sponge block; 9. Through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the embodiments.
[0022] See also Figure 1-4The utility model provides a servo chain tool magazine, including a tool magazine body 3, a mounting groove 7 is provided inside the tool magazine body 3, a chain 2 is arranged in the mounting groove 7, sprockets 5 for driving the chain 2 are arranged at both ends of the chain 2, a servo motor for driving the sprocket 5 to rotate is installed inside the tool magazine body 3, a plurality of tool sleeves 4 distributed at equal intervals are fixed on the chain 2, a slot 6 connected to the mounting groove 7 is provided on the side of the tool magazine body 3, a sponge block 8 for lubricating the chain 2 is arranged in the slot 6, and an adjustment component 1 for driving the sponge block 8 to move and adjust is arranged above the slot 6; the sprocket 5 is driven to rotate by the output end of the servo motor inside the tool magazine body 3, so that the chain 2 drives the tool sleeve 4 to switch continuously, and the tool sleeve is switched. 4, a certain amount of lubricating oil is absorbed and stored in the sponge block 8. When the chain 2 needs to be coated with lubricating oil, the sponge block 8 is driven to move downward by the shifting component 1, so that the sponge block 8 is in contact with the chain 2. When the chain 2 is moving, the lubricating oil in the sponge block 8 is continuously and evenly applied to the chain 2, so that the chain 2 is evenly coated with lubricating oil, effectively reducing the contact wear between the chain 2 and the sprocket 5, ensuring the accuracy of tool change transmission by the chain 2, and making the lubricating oil application more convenient and efficient, improving the uniformity of lubricating oil application, and improving the lubrication effect. After applying and adding lubricating oil for a fixed period of time, the shifting component 1 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the sponge block 8 is driven to move up and away from the chain 2 by the shifting component 1, so as to avoid excessive addition of lubricating oil.
[0023] Further Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it is worth specifically explaining that the transfer assembly 1 includes a moving plate 107, a sponge block 8 is fixed on the side of the moving plate 107 close to the chain 2, a bracket plate 104 is fixed on the outer wall of the tool magazine body 3, a nut sleeve 105 is fixed on the top of the bracket plate 104, and the nut sleeve 105 is internally threadedly connected to a threaded rod 101 with one end rotatably connected to the moving plate 107; a certain amount of lubricating oil is absorbed and stored in the sponge block 8, and when it is necessary to apply lubricating oil to the chain 2, the threaded rod 101 is rotated, and the threaded rod 101 drives the moving plate 107 to move downward, thereby The movable plate 107 drives the sponge block 8 to contact the chain 2. When the chain 2 moves, the lubricating oil in the sponge block 8 is continuously and evenly applied to the chain 2, thereby evenly coating the chain 2 with lubricating oil, effectively reducing the contact wear between the chain 2 and the sprocket 5, ensuring the accuracy of tool change when the chain 2 is transmitted, and making the lubricating oil application more convenient and efficient, thereby improving the uniformity of lubricating oil application and the lubrication effect. After applying and adding lubricating oil for a fixed period of time, the threaded rod 101 is rotated in the opposite direction, so that the movable plate 107 drives the sponge block 8 to move up and away from the chain 2, thereby avoiding excessive addition of lubricating oil.
[0024] Further Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, it is worth explaining in detail that an end plate 102 is fixed to the end of the threaded rod 101 away from the movable plate 107, and the diameter of the end plate 102 is larger than the outer diameter of the threaded rod 101; during specific work, the threaded rod 101 is rotated by holding the end plate 102 by hand, which is convenient for operation.
[0025] Further as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it is worth explaining in detail that an outer cover shell 106 located at the outer periphery of the top opening of the slot 6 is fixed on the outer wall of the tool magazine body 3, and the edges of the movable plate 107 are arranged to fit the inner wall of the outer cover shell 106; during specific operation, the sponge block 8 is enclosed by the outer cover shell 106 to avoid pollution caused by the overflow of lubricating oil in the sponge block 8, and at the same time, the movement of the movable plate 107 is guided and limited by the inner wall of the outer cover shell 106 to ensure stable movement and adjustment of the movable plate 107.
[0026] This scheme has the following working process: the sprocket 5 is driven to rotate by the output end of the servo motor inside the tool magazine body 3, so that the tool sleeve 4 is continuously switched through the cooperation of the sprocket 5 and the chain 2, and the tool in the tool sleeve 4 is switched. A certain amount of lubricating oil is absorbed and stored in the sponge block 8. When it is necessary to apply lubricating oil to the chain 2, the threaded rod 101 is rotated, and the threaded rod 101 drives the moving plate 107 to move downward, and the movement of the moving plate 107 is guided and limited by the inner side wall of the outer cover shell 106, so that the sponge block 8 and the chain are driven by the moving plate 107. 2, when the chain 2 moves, the lubricating oil in the sponge block 8 is continuously and evenly applied to the chain 2, thereby evenly coating and adding lubricating oil to the chain 2, effectively reducing the contact wear between the chain 2 and the sprocket 5, and ensuring the accuracy of tool change transmission of the chain 2. After applying and adding lubricating oil for a fixed period of time, the threaded rod 101 is rotated in the opposite direction, so that the moving plate 107 drives the sponge block 8 to move up and away from the chain 2, thereby avoiding excessive addition of lubricating oil. The sponge block 8 is enclosed by the outer cover shell 106 to avoid pollution caused by overflow of lubricating oil in the sponge block 8.
[0027] Further as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it is worth explaining in detail that a through hole 9 is opened on the side of the movable plate 107, and a plurality of through holes 9 are provided and the plurality of through holes 9 are equidistantly distributed; during specific work, lubricating oil can be conveniently added into the sponge block 8 through the provided through holes 9, and the addition is convenient.
[0028] Further as Figure 4 As shown, it is worth explaining in detail that a convex rib 103 is fixed on the side of the end plate 102, and a plurality of convex ribs 103 are provided and the plurality of convex ribs 103 are distributed in a ring shape; during specific work, the plurality of convex ribs 103 are provided to increase the friction force when a person holds the end plate 102 to avoid slipping.
[0029] In summary: the sponge block 8 is driven downward by the adjustment component 1, so that the sponge block 8 is in contact with the chain 2. When the chain 2 moves, the lubricating oil in the sponge block 8 is continuously and evenly applied to the chain 2, so that the chain 2 is evenly coated with the lubricating oil, effectively reducing the contact wear between the chain 2 and the sprocket 5, ensuring the accuracy of the tool change transmission of the chain 2, and making the lubricating oil application more convenient and efficient, thereby improving the uniformity of the lubricating oil application and the lubrication effect. After applying and adding the lubricating oil for a fixed period of time, the adjustment component 1 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the sponge block 8 is driven upward and separated from the chain 2 by the adjustment component 1, thereby avoiding excessive addition of lubricating oil. The sponge block 8 is enclosed by the outer cover shell 106 to avoid pollution caused by overflow of the lubricating oil in the sponge block 8. At the same time, the movement of the movable plate 107 is guided and limited by the inner wall of the outer cover shell 106 to ensure that the movable plate 107 can be stably moved and adjusted. The lubricating oil is conveniently added to the sponge block 8 through the through hole 9 provided, and the addition is convenient.
Claims
1. A servo chain tool magazine, comprising a tool magazine body (3), characterized in that: The tool magazine body (3) is provided with an installation groove (7), a chain (2) is arranged in the installation groove (7), sprockets (5) for driving the chain (2) are arranged at both ends of the chain (2), a servo motor for driving the sprocket (5) to rotate is installed in the tool magazine body (3), a plurality of tool sleeves (4) distributed at equal intervals are fixed on the chain (2), a slot (6) connected to the installation groove (7) is provided on the side of the tool magazine body (3), a sponge block (8) for lubricating the chain (2) is arranged in the slot (6), and an adjustment component (1) for driving the sponge block (8) to move and adjust is arranged above the slot (6).
2. The servo chain tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer assembly (1) comprises a moving plate (107), the sponge block (8) is fixed on the side of the moving plate (107) close to the chain (2), a support plate (104) is fixed on the outer wall of the tool magazine body (3), a nut sleeve (105) is fixed on the top of the support plate (104), and the nut sleeve (105) is internally threadedly connected to a threaded rod (101) having one end rotatably connected to the moving plate (107).
3. The servo chain tool magazine according to claim 2, characterized in that: An end plate (102) is fixed to one end of the threaded rod (101) away from the movable plate (107), and the diameter of the end plate (102) is larger than the outer diameter of the threaded rod (101).
4. The servo chain tool magazine according to claim 3, characterized in that: An outer cover shell (106) located at the periphery of the top opening of the slot (6) is fixed on the outer side wall of the tool magazine body (3), and the side surfaces around the edge of the movable plate (107) are arranged in close contact with the inner side wall of the outer cover shell (106).
5. The servo chain tool magazine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A through hole (9) is provided on the side surface of the movable plate (107), and a plurality of through holes (9) are provided and the plurality of through holes (9) are distributed at equal intervals.
6. The servo chain tool magazine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A convex rib (103) is fixed on the side surface of the end plate (102), and a plurality of the convex ribs (103) are provided and the plurality of convex ribs (103) are distributed in a ring shape.