Feeding and discharging device for multiple numerical control machine tools

By designing a flexible adjustment device for linear modules and pneumatic clamps, the problem of low loading and unloading efficiency of multiple CNC machine tools in the prior art is solved, and efficient loading and unloading of multiple CNC machine tools is achieved to meet the needs of different models and heights.

CN222308167UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07NANJING CNC MACHINE TOOL
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Application Number
CN202421060567.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-15
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-15

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Technical Problem

The prior art cannot efficiently load and unload multiple CNC machine tools at the same time, especially when the adjacent CNC machine tools have different sizes, the load and unloading efficiency is low.

Method used

A loading and unloading device including a linear module and multiple pneumatic clamps is designed. Through components such as guide rods, sleeves, insert rods, limit blocks, tensile springs and electric telescopic rods, flexible adjustment and multiple pneumatic clamps are achieved. Move the direction and adapt to different models and heights of CNC machine tools, increasing the loading and unloading capacity of multiple CNC machine tools.

Benefits of technology

It realizes loading and unloading of multiple CNC machine tools at the same time, improves loading and unloading efficiency, can adapt to different models and heights of machine tools, and avoids the problem of distance inconsistent caused by different models and sizes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a feeding and discharging device for a plurality of numerical control machine tools, which relates to the technical field of feeding and discharging mechanisms and comprises a linear module and a plurality of pneumatic clamps, and a feeding and discharging assembly used for adjusting the distance between two adjacent pneumatic clamps is mounted between the linear module and the pneumatic clamps. The feeding and discharging assembly comprises a plurality of guide rods installed on the linear module. The linear module drives the two guide rods to move leftwards or rightwards during operation, so that the two sleeves respectively drive the two pneumatic clamps to move leftwards or rightwards at the same time, feeding and discharging of the two numerical control machine tools are facilitated, the number of the sleeves, the number of the inserting rods, the number of the limiting blocks, the number of the extension springs and the number of the pneumatic clamps are increased, and the machining efficiency is improved. In the process, the distance between every two adjacent pneumatic clamps can be conveniently adjusted by pulling the limiting blocks with hands, and the problem that simultaneous feeding and discharging are affected due to the fact that the sizes of the adjacent numerical control machine tools of different models are different and the distances between the adjacent numerical control machine tools are different is solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of loading and unloading mechanisms, in particular to a loading and unloading device for a plurality of numerically controlled machine tools. Background Art

[0002] Traditional machine tool processing is all achieved by manual loading and unloading. Later, in order to reduce labor costs and improve production efficiency, many mechanisms for loading and unloading machines have emerged. However, an existing loading and unloading mechanism that can be used for two CNC machine tools at the same time, although the guide rail of the material transfer module is appropriately extended, and the loading and unloading modules are arranged at the center of the transverse guide rail, and a first placement position and a second placement position are formed for placing the CNC machine tools, so that the loading and unloading of the two CNC machine tools can be achieved; at the same time, the loading and unloading modules are arranged between the two CNC machine tools, which can well take into account the loading and unloading efficiency, but it is impossible to load and unload multiple CNC machine tools at the same time, and loading and unloading operations need to be performed separately, especially when the adjacent CNC machine tools are of different sizes, it is even more impossible to realize the function of loading and unloading multiple CNC machine tools at the same time, so there is a problem of low loading and unloading efficiency.

[0003] The Chinese patent with the patent number CN202223561349.1 discloses a loading and unloading mechanism that can be used for two CNC machine tools at the same time, including a material transfer module, a loading module, and a material unloading module; the material transfer module has a first guide rail, a slide, a second guide rail, a rotary cylinder, a first clamp, and a second clamp; the slide is arranged on the first guide rail; the second guide rail is arranged on the slide; the rotary cylinder is arranged on the second guide rail, and the rotary cylinder drives and connects the first clamp and the second clamp; the material transfer module has a first placement position and a second placement position in front. In this way, by appropriately extending the guide rail of the material transfer module, and arranging the loading module and the unloading module at the center of the transverse guide rail, and forming a first placement position and a second placement position for placing the CNC machine tools, it is possible to realize the loading and unloading of the two CNC machine tools; at the same time, the loading module and the unloading module are arranged between the two CNC machine tools, which can well take into account the loading efficiency and the unloading efficiency, and effectively improve the production efficiency.

[0004] However, in the implementation of relevant technologies, it was found that the loading and unloading mechanism of the above-mentioned design that can be used for two CNC machine tools at the same time has the following problems: although the guide rail of the material transfer module is appropriately extended, and the loading module and the unloading module are arranged at the center of the transverse guide rail, and a first placement position and a second placement position are formed for placing the CNC machine tools, thereby realizing loading and unloading of the two CNC machine tools; at the same time, the loading module and the unloading module are arranged between the two CNC machine tools, which can well take into account the loading efficiency and the unloading efficiency, but it is impossible to load and unload multiple CNC machine tools at the same time, and the loading and unloading operations need to be performed separately. In particular, when the adjacent CNC machine tools are of different sizes, it is even more impossible to realize the function of loading and unloading multiple CNC machine tools at the same time. Therefore, there is a problem of low loading and unloading efficiency. In view of this, a loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools is provided to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools, including a linear module and a plurality of pneumatic clamps, a loading and unloading assembly for adjusting the spacing between two adjacent pneumatic clamps is installed between the linear module and the pneumatic clamp, the loading and unloading assembly includes a plurality of guide rods installed on the linear module, the outer wall of the guide rod is slidably connected with a sleeve, the pneumatic clamp is arranged below the sleeve, the outer wall of the sleeve is inserted with an insertion rod, a limiting block is installed at one end of the insertion rod, a tension spring sleeved on the outside of the insertion rod is installed between the limiting block and the sleeve, and the outer wall of the guide rod is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves for inserting the insertion rod at equal intervals.

[0007] Furthermore, a connecting seat is installed on one side of the linear module, the two guide rods are horizontally installed on the left and right sides of the connecting seat respectively, and a pull ring is installed on the outer wall of the limit block.

[0008] Furthermore, an electric telescopic rod is vertically installed at the bottom of the sleeve, and the telescopic end at the bottom of the electric telescopic rod is connected to the pneumatic clamp, and an arc-shaped anti-slip pad is integrally formed on the pneumatic clamp.

[0009] Furthermore, a cavity is integrally formed inside the linear module, a plurality of chamfers are integrally formed on the linear module, a plurality of anti-slip blocks are installed on one side of the linear module, and a buffer pad is installed on one side of the anti-slip blocks.

[0010] Furthermore, a slide bar is installed at the bottom of the linear module, a sleeve is sleeved on the outer wall of the slide bar, a thread groove is opened on the outer wall of the sleeve, an adjusting bolt is connected to the internal thread of the thread groove, and the threaded end of the adjusting bolt conflicts with the outer wall of the slide bar.

[0011] Furthermore, the bolt head of the adjusting bolt is integrally formed with a plurality of finger grooves, and anti-skid particles are integrally formed on the finger grooves. A base is installed at the bottom end of the sleeve, and a plurality of installation grooves are penetrated through the top of the base.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] 1. In the utility model, the linear module drives the two guide rods to move left or right during operation, thereby driving the two pneumatic clamps to move left or right simultaneously through the two sleeves, thereby facilitating loading and unloading of two CNC machine tools, and increasing the number of sleeves, plug rods, limit blocks, tension springs and pneumatic clamps, so as to load and unload more CNC machine tools at the same time. During the process, the limit block is manually pulled to facilitate the adjustment of the distance between two adjacent pneumatic clamps, so as to avoid the problem that the different sizes of adjacent CNC machine tools and the different distances between them affect the loading and unloading at the same time.

[0014] 2. In the utility model, the adjusting bolt is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise so that the threaded end of the adjusting bolt is in close contact with or away from the outer wall of the slide rod, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the position of the slide rod in the sleeve, and then facilitating the adjustment of the height of the linear module, and facilitating the loading and unloading of CNC machine tools of different heights. The slide rod can be rotated to position, so the pneumatic clamp can be directed to the left, right, forward or backward to meet different usage requirements, so the CNC machine tools around the linear module can be loaded and unloaded. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a loading and unloading assembly in a loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools according to the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a base in a loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure at center A;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure at point B.

[0021] In the figure:

[0022] 1. Linear module; 2. Pneumatic clamp;

[0023] 3. Loading and unloading assembly; 301. guide rod; 302. sleeve; 303. insert rod; 304. limit block; 305. tension spring; 306. positioning groove;

[0024] 4. Connecting seat; 5. Pull ring; 6. Electric telescopic rod; 7. Arc-shaped anti-skid pad; 8. Cavity; 9. Anti-slip block; 10. Buffer pad; 11. Chamfer; 12. Slide rod; 13. Sleeve; 14. Adjusting bolt; 15. Thread groove; 16. Finger groove; 17. Base; 18. Mounting groove.

[0025] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model but are not used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] Embodiment 1

[0030] Depend on Figure 1-Figure 5The utility model provides a loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools.

[0031] Specifically, by Figure 1 and Figure 2 It is given, including a linear module 1 and a plurality of pneumatic clamps 2, a loading and unloading assembly 3 for adjusting the spacing between two adjacent pneumatic clamps 2 is installed between the linear module 1 and the pneumatic clamp 2, the loading and unloading assembly 3 includes a plurality of guide rods 301 installed on the linear module 1, the outer wall of the guide rod 301 is slidably connected with a sleeve 302, the pneumatic clamp 2 is arranged below the sleeve 302, the outer wall of the sleeve 302 is plugged with an insertion rod 303, a limit block 304 is installed at one end of the insertion rod 303, a tension spring 305 sleeved on the outside of the insertion rod 303 is installed between the limit block 304 and the sleeve 302, and a plurality of positioning grooves 306 for inserting the insertion rod 303 are evenly spaced on the outer wall of the guide rod 301;

[0032] It should be noted that the tension spring 305 in the initial state enables the limit block 304 to drive the insertion rod 303 to pass through the sleeve 302 and insert it into one of the positioning grooves 306. A connecting seat 4 is installed on one side of the linear module 1. Two guide rods 301 are horizontally installed on the left and right sides of the connecting seat 4 respectively. A pull ring 5 is installed on the outer wall of the limit block 304. By setting the connecting seat 4, it is convenient to install the guide rod 301, and a large distance is made between the guide rod 301 and the linear module 1 to avoid movement interference. By setting the pull ring 5, it is convenient for people to manually pull the limit block 304 so that the sleeve 302 can be adjusted in the guide The operation of the upper position of the rod 301 is more convenient and quick. An electric telescopic rod 6 is vertically installed at the bottom of the sleeve 302. The telescopic end at the bottom of the electric telescopic rod 6 is connected to the pneumatic clamp 2. The pneumatic clamp 2 is integrally formed with an arc-shaped anti-skid pad 7. The electric telescopic rod 6 is provided to adjust the height of the pneumatic clamp 2 for better loading and unloading, and is convenient for CNC machine tools of different heights. The arc-shaped anti-skid pad 7 is provided to increase the friction between the clamping claws of the pneumatic clamp 2 and the workpiece, thereby ensuring a more stable clamping, while avoiding hard contact between the pneumatic clamp 2 and the workpiece, thereby avoiding damage to the workpiece. Figure 5 It is given that a cavity 8 is integrally formed inside the linear module 1, a plurality of chamfers 11 are integrally formed on the linear module 1, a plurality of anti-slip blocks 9 are installed on one side of the linear module 1, and a buffer pad 10 is installed on one side of the anti-slip block 9. By setting the cavity 8, the overall weight of the linear module 1 is reduced. By setting the chamfer 11, the corners of the linear module 1 are prevented from scratching the user, and the use of the linear module 1 is more convenient. By setting the anti-slip block 9, the movement of the slider on the linear module 1 on the guide rail is limited to prevent the slider on the linear module 1 from detaching from the guide rail. By setting the buffer pad 10, the impact force between the anti-slip block 9 and the slider is reduced.

[0033] In addition, the specific composition structures and working principles of the linear module 1 and the pneumatic clamp 2 are common knowledge known to technicians in the field, and will not be described in detail here;

[0034] When the linear module 1 is in operation, it drives the two guide rods 301 to move left or right, thereby driving the two pneumatic clamps 2 to move left or right at the same time through the two sleeves 302, thereby facilitating the loading and unloading of the two CNC machine tools, and increasing the number of sleeves 302, insertion rods 303, limit blocks 304, tension springs 305 and pneumatic clamps 2, so as to load and unload more CNC machine tools at the same time. During the process, the limit block 304 is manually pulled to make the insertion rod 303 away from the positioning groove 306, and the elastic reset principle of the tension spring 305 is used to insert the insertion rod 303 into one of the positioning grooves 306 again, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the distance between the two adjacent pneumatic clamps 2, and avoiding the problem that the adjacent CNC machine tools of different models are of different sizes and the distances between them are different, which affects the loading and unloading at the same time.

[0035] Embodiment 2

[0036] On the basis of the first embodiment, further, as a specific implementation mode of the present utility model, the present utility model provides a loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools.

[0037] Specifically, by Figure 1 and Figure 4 It is shown that a slide bar 12 is installed at the bottom of the linear module 1, and a sleeve 13 is sleeved on the outer wall of the slide bar 12. A threaded groove 15 is opened on the outer wall of the sleeve 13. An adjusting bolt 14 is connected to the inner thread of the threaded groove 15, and the threaded end of the adjusting bolt 14 conflicts with the outer wall of the slide bar 12.

[0038] The bolt head of the adjusting bolt 14 is integrally formed with a plurality of finger grooves 16, and the finger grooves 16 are integrally formed with anti-skid particles. A base 17 is installed at the bottom end of the sleeve 13, and a plurality of mounting grooves 18 are provided through the top of the base 17. The finger grooves 16 are provided to facilitate the rotation of the adjusting bolt 14. The anti-skid particles are provided to increase the friction between the human hand and the finger grooves 16 to avoid the hand slipping during the rotation process. The base 17 is provided and the mounting grooves 18 are used to install a fixing bolt to fix the base 17, thereby facilitating the fixing of the slide bar 12. This ensures that the loading and unloading device is more stable during use; the adjusting bolt 14 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise to make the threaded end of the adjusting bolt 14 close to or away from the outer wall of the slide rod 12, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the slide rod 12 in the sleeve 13, and then facilitate the adjustment of the height of the linear module 1, which is convenient for loading and unloading CNC machine tools of different heights, and the slide rod 12 can be rotated and positioned, so that the pneumatic clamp 2 can be facing left, right, forward or back and forth, so as to meet different usage requirements, so the CNC machine tools around the linear module 1 can be loaded and unloaded.

[0039] Working principle:

[0040] When the linear module 1 is in operation, it drives the two guide rods 301 to move left or right, thereby driving the two pneumatic clamps 2 to move left or right at the same time through the two sleeves 302, thereby facilitating the loading and unloading of the two CNC machine tools, and increasing the number of sleeves 302, insertion rods 303, limit blocks 304, tension springs 305 and pneumatic clamps 2, so as to load and unload more CNC machine tools at the same time. During the process, the limit block 304 is manually pulled to make the insertion rod 303 away from the positioning groove 306, and the elastic reset principle of the tension spring 305 is used to insert the insertion rod 303 into one of the positioning grooves 306 again, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the distance between the two adjacent pneumatic clamps 2, and avoiding the problem that the adjacent CNC machine tools of different models are of different sizes and the distances between them are different, which affects the loading and unloading at the same time.

[0041] Rotate the adjusting bolt 14 clockwise or counterclockwise to make the threaded end of the adjusting bolt 14 close to or away from the outer wall of the slide rod 12, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the slide rod 12 in the sleeve 13, and then facilitate the adjustment of the height of the linear module 1, so as to facilitate the loading and unloading of CNC machine tools of different heights. The slide rod 12 can be rotated and positioned, so that the pneumatic clamp 2 can be facing left, right, forward or backward to meet different usage requirements, so the CNC machine tools around the linear module 1 can be loaded and unloaded.

[0042] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes using the technical content suggested above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools, comprising a linear module (1) and a plurality of pneumatic clamps (2), characterized in that: A loading and unloading assembly (3) for adjusting the spacing between two adjacent pneumatic clamps (2) is installed between the linear module (1) and the pneumatic clamp (2). The loading and unloading assembly (3) comprises a plurality of guide rods (301) installed on the linear module (1). The outer wall of the guide rod (301) is slidably connected with a sleeve (302). The pneumatic clamp (2) is arranged below the sleeve (302). The outer wall of the sleeve (302) is plugged with an insertion rod (303). A limit block (304) is installed at one end of the insertion rod (303). A tension spring (305) sleeved on the outside of the insertion rod (303) is installed between the limit block (304) and the sleeve (302). A plurality of positioning grooves (306) for inserting the insertion rod (303) are evenly spaced on the outer wall of the guide rod (301).

2. A loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting seat (4) is installed on one side of the linear module (1), and the two guide rods (301) are horizontally installed on the left and right sides of the connecting seat (4) respectively, and a pull ring (5) is installed on the outer wall of the limit block (304).

3. A loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: An electric telescopic rod (6) is vertically installed at the bottom of the sleeve (302), and the telescopic end at the bottom of the electric telescopic rod (6) is connected to the pneumatic clamp (2), and an arc-shaped anti-slip pad (7) is integrally formed on the pneumatic clamp (2).

4. A loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: A cavity (8) is integrally formed inside the linear module (1), a plurality of chamfers (11) are integrally formed on the linear module (1), a plurality of anti-slip blocks (9) are installed on one side of the linear module (1), and a buffer pad (10) is installed on one side of the anti-slip block (9).

5. A loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: A slide bar (12) is installed at the bottom of the linear module (1), the outer wall of the slide bar (12) is sleeved with a sleeve (13), the outer wall of the sleeve (13) is provided with a thread groove (15), the internal thread of the thread groove (15) is connected with an adjusting bolt (14), and the threaded end of the adjusting bolt (14) is in conflict with the outer wall of the slide bar (12).

6. A loading and unloading device for multiple CNC machine tools as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The bolt head of the adjusting bolt (14) is integrally formed with a plurality of finger grooves (16), and the finger grooves (16) are integrally formed with anti-skid particles. A base (17) is installed at the bottom end of the sleeve (13), and a plurality of installation grooves (18) are penetrated through the top of the base (17).

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