Lifting, rotating and carrying mechanism for machine tool

By designing and improving the rotary handling mechanism on the machine tool, and using robots and motors to achieve automated loading and material collection, the problems of cumbersome manual operation and safety hazards of existing machine tools are solved, and processing efficiency and stability are improved.

CN222359773UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-17SUZHOU LONGTERI ROBOT INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202323493577.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-21
Publication Date
2025-01-17
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-21

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Technical Problem

The existing machine tools require manual loading and picking up materials during processing, which are cumbersome and have safety hazards, especially when multiple machine tools are used together.

Method used

A lifting rotary handling mechanism for machine tools is designed, including a robot, a truss robot, a pneumatic jaw and a motor. The workpiece is grasped by the robot and moved to the machine tool to load and unload under the motor drive, realizing automatic loading and picking.

Benefits of technology

The automatic loading and picking of machine tools is realized, which reduces manual operations, improves processing efficiency, reduces safety risks, and ensures the stability of operation through stable installation and positioning structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lifting rotary carrying mechanism for machine tools, which relates to the technical field of machine tools and comprises a first machine tool, a second machine tool is integrally formed on one side of the first machine tool, a truss cross beam is mounted at the top of the first machine tool and the top of the second machine tool, and an X-axis motor, a Y-axis motor, a Z-axis and a Z-axis motor are arranged on the truss cross beam. A truss mechanical arm is installed at the bottom end of the Z shaft and comprises a rotating air cylinder installed at the bottom end of the Z shaft, a first pneumatic clamping jaw and a second pneumatic clamping jaw, the first pneumatic clamping jaw and the second pneumatic clamping jaw are connected with the rotating air cylinder, and a first workpiece and a second workpiece are clamped by the first pneumatic clamping jaw and the second pneumatic clamping jaw respectively. The first pneumatic clamping jaw and the second pneumatic clamping jaw are used for automatically grabbing a feeding point position, feeding a machine tool and taking out a machined workpiece in the first machine tool 1 respectively.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of machine tools, and in particular relates to a lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for machine tools. Background Art

[0002] Machine tools refer to machines for manufacturing machines and machinery, and play a major role in the construction of national economic modernization. There are many types of machine tools, mainly lathes, milling machines, planers, drilling machines, boring machines, grinders, gear processing machines, thread processing machines and other machine tools. The components of machine tools include: the main machine, which is the main body of the machine tool; the CNC device, which is the core part of controlling the machine tool for processing; the drive device, which is the power part that drives the machine tool for processing; the auxiliary device, which is the supporting part to ensure the normal processing of the machine tool; the cooling device, which reduces the heat generated during the processing and prevents the parts from being deformed or damaged due to excessive temperature.

[0003] However, existing machine tools basically require manual loading during the processing process, and when multiple machine tools are used in conjunction, the workpiece that has been processed for the first time needs to be transferred from one machine tool to another, and this process still basically requires manual operation. There are problems such as the operation process is relatively cumbersome and time-consuming, and manual operation is prone to human errors and poses a major safety hazard.

[0004] In view of this, this application is hereby filed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a lifting and rotating transport mechanism for a machine tool, so as to realize the purpose of automatically grabbing materials at a loading point, loading materials on the machine tool and taking out workpieces processed in the machine tool during the use of the machine tool.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a lifting and rotating transport mechanism for machine tools, comprising a first machine tool, a second machine tool being integrally formed on one side of the first machine tool, a transport frame being installed on the other side of the first machine tool, a robot being installed on the transport frame, workpiece loading positions and finished product unloading positions being placed in the transport frame, a truss crossbeam being installed on the top of the first machine tool and the second machine tool, an X-axis motor, a Y-axis motor, a Z-axis and a Z-axis motor being arranged on the truss crossbeam, a truss manipulator being installed at the bottom end of the Z-axis, the truss manipulator comprising a rotating cylinder installed at the bottom end of the Z-axis and a first pneumatic clamp and a second pneumatic clamp connected to the rotating cylinder, the first pneumatic clamp and the second pneumatic clamp respectively clamping the first workpiece and the second workpiece.

[0007] Furthermore, a workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp is installed on the transport frame for positioning the upper material position of the workpiece and the lower material position of the finished product. The workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp is located on the left side of the first machine tool, the robot is located in front of the workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp, and the truss beam is higher than the workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp.

[0008] Furthermore, a plurality of truss columns are installed at the bottom of the truss beam, one of the truss columns is installed on the first machine tool, another truss column is installed on the second machine tool, and the two truss columns are respectively located at the left and right ends of the truss beam.

[0009] Furthermore, a product transport trolley is provided on the right side of the second machine tool, a locking universal wheel is integrally formed at the bottom of the product transport trolley, and a handrail is integrally formed at one side of the product transport trolley.

[0010] Furthermore, a control panel is integrally formed on the front side of the first machine tool and the second machine tool, and the X-axis motor, the Y-axis motor and the Z-axis motor are all electrically connected to the control panel.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotary cylinder and the clamping jaws on the rotary cylinder each have two, and arc-shaped grooves are integrally formed on opposite sides of the two clamping jaws, and the first workpiece and the second workpiece are both adapted to the arc-shaped grooves.

[0012] After adopting the above technical scheme, the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0013] 1. In the utility model, the robot grabs the blank, i.e., the first workpiece, and places it in the workpiece loading position. The truss manipulator starts the first pneumatic gripper to grab the first workpiece and then moves to the top of the processing area of ​​the first machine tool under the drive of the X-axis motor. The truss manipulator extends into the first machine tool under the drive of the Z-axis motor and sends the first workpiece on the first pneumatic gripper into the machine tool chuck to complete the loading. After loading, the truss manipulator returns to the workpiece loading position, grabs the second workpiece on the finished product unloading position with the first pneumatic gripper, and then moves to the top of the processing area in the first machine tool again. After the first workpiece is processed, the truss manipulator The truss manipulator reaches into the interior of the first machine tool and uses the second pneumatic gripper to take out the first workpiece from the machine tool chuck. The first pneumatic gripper rotates 90 degrees on the truss manipulator through the rotating cylinder to place the second workpiece into the machine tool chuck. The truss manipulator withdraws from the interior of the first machine tool and uses the second pneumatic gripper to place the first workpiece into the workpiece reversing mechanism for reversing. After reversing, the first pneumatic gripper grabs the workpiece to load the second machine tool for the next processing step. The first pneumatic gripper and the second pneumatic gripper respectively realize automatic grabbing of the loading point, loading the machine tool and taking out the workpiece processed in the first machine tool 1.

[0014] 2. In the utility model, a workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp is provided to position the robot after placing the first workpiece on the workpiece loading position, thereby avoiding the problem of the first workpiece being separated from the workpiece loading position. By providing two truss columns, it is not only convenient to install the truss beam, but also ensures that the truss beam is more stable during use. 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 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for machine tools of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a pneumatic clamp for positioning a workpiece in a lifting and rotating transport mechanism for a machine tool of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a truss manipulator in a lifting and rotating transport mechanism for a machine tool of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the structure of the X-axis motor in the lifting and rotating transport mechanism for machine tools.

[0020] Numbers in the figure:

[0021] 1. First machine tool; 2. Second machine tool; 3. Transport rack; 4. Truss beam; 5. X-axis motor; 6. Y-axis motor; 7. Z-axis; 8. Z-axis motor; 9. Truss manipulator; 901. Rotating cylinder; 902. First pneumatic gripper; 903. Second pneumatic gripper; 10. First workpiece; 11. Second workpiece; 12. Workpiece loading position; 13. Finished product unloading position; 14. Workpiece positioning pneumatic gripper; 15. Truss column; 16. Product transport vehicle; 17. Robot.

[0022] 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

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] Depend on Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for a machine tool.

[0027] Specifically, by Figure 1-4 The invention provides a machine tool including a first machine tool 1, a second machine tool 2 is integrally formed on one side of the first machine tool 1, a transport frame 3 is installed on the other side of the first machine tool 1, a robot 17 is installed on the transport frame 3, a workpiece loading position 12 and a finished product unloading position 13 are placed in the transport frame 3, a truss beam 4 is installed on the top of the first machine tool 1 and the second machine tool 2, an X-axis motor 5, a Y-axis motor 6, a Z-axis 7 and a Z-axis motor 8 are arranged on the truss beam 4, a truss manipulator 9 is installed at the bottom end of the Z-axis 7, the truss manipulator 9 includes a rotating cylinder 901 installed at the bottom end of the Z-axis 7 and a first pneumatic clamp 902 and a second pneumatic clamp 903 connected to the rotating cylinder 901, the first pneumatic clamp 902 and the second pneumatic clamp 903 respectively clamp a first workpiece 10 and a second workpiece 11.

[0028] In the present invention, the robot 17 grabs the blank, i.e., the first workpiece 10, and places it into the workpiece loading position 12. The truss manipulator 9 starts the first pneumatic gripper 902 to grab the first workpiece 10, and then moves to the top of the processing area of ​​the first machine tool 1 under the drive of the X-axis motor 5. The truss manipulator 9 extends into the interior of the first machine tool 1 under the drive of the Z-axis motor 8 to send the first workpiece 10 on the first pneumatic gripper 902 into the machine tool chuck to complete the loading. After loading, the truss manipulator 9 returns to the workpiece loading position 12, grabs the second workpiece 11 on the finished product unloading position 13 with the first pneumatic gripper 902, and then moves to the top of the processing area in the first machine tool 1 again. After the first workpiece 10 is processed, the truss manipulator 9 The truss manipulator 9 extends into the interior of the first machine tool 1 and takes out the first workpiece 10 from the machine tool chuck by the second pneumatic gripper 903. The first pneumatic gripper 902 rotates 90 degrees on the truss manipulator 9 through the rotating cylinder 901, and then puts the second workpiece 11 into the machine tool chuck. The truss manipulator 9 withdraws from the interior of the first machine tool 1 and puts the first workpiece 10 into the workpiece reversing mechanism through the second pneumatic gripper 903 for reversing. After reversing, the first pneumatic gripper 902 grabs the workpiece to load the second machine tool 2 for the next processing step. The first pneumatic gripper 902 and the second pneumatic gripper 903 respectively realize automatic grabbing of the loading point, loading the machine tool and taking out the workpiece processed in the first machine tool 1.

[0029] Furthermore, as a specific implementation of the utility model, the utility model provides a lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for a machine tool.

[0030] Specifically, by Figure 1 and 2 It is shown that a workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp 14 for positioning the workpiece loading position 12 and the finished product unloading position 13 is installed on the transport frame 3, the workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp 14 is located on the left side of the first machine tool 1, the robot 17 is located in front of the workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp 14, and the truss beam 4 is higher than the workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp 14.

[0031] In the present invention, a workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp 14 is provided to position the robot 17 after placing the first workpiece 10 on the workpiece loading position 12 , thereby preventing the first workpiece 10 from being separated from the workpiece loading position 12 .

[0032] Furthermore, as a specific implementation of the utility model, the utility model provides a lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for a machine tool.

[0033] Specifically, by Figure 1 It is shown that a plurality of truss columns 15 are installed at the bottom of the truss beam 4 , wherein one truss column 15 is installed on the first machine tool 1 , and another truss column 15 is installed on the second machine tool 2 , and the two truss columns 15 are respectively located at the left and right ends of the truss beam 4 .

[0034] In the present invention, two truss columns 15 are provided, which not only facilitates the installation of the truss beam 4, but also ensures that the truss beam 4 is more stable during use.

[0035] Furthermore, as a specific implementation of the utility model, the utility model provides a lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for a machine tool.

[0036] Specifically, by Figure 1 It is shown that a product transporting trolley 16 is arranged on the right side of the second machine tool 2 , a locking universal wheel is integrally formed at the bottom of the product transporting trolley 16 , and a handrail is integrally formed at one side of the product transporting trolley 16 .

[0037] In the present invention, by providing the product delivery vehicle 16, it is convenient to receive the finished product delivered from the second machine tool 2, and by providing locking universal wheels and handrails, it is convenient to move the product delivery vehicle 16, thereby facilitating the delivery of the finished product.

[0038] Furthermore, as a specific implementation of the utility model, the utility model provides a lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for a machine tool.

[0039] Specifically, by Figure 1 It is shown that a control panel is integrally formed on the front side of the first machine tool 1 and the second machine tool 2, and the X-axis motor 5, the Y-axis motor 6 and the Z-axis motor 8 are all electrically connected to the control panel.

[0040] In the utility model, by setting a control panel, it is convenient to control the X-axis motor 5, the Y-axis motor 6 and the Z-axis motor 8, making the operation more convenient and quick.

[0041] Furthermore, as a specific implementation of the utility model, the utility model provides a lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for a machine tool.

[0042] Specifically, by Figure 3 It is shown that the rotary cylinder 901 and the clamping jaws on the rotary cylinder 901 are each provided with two, and arc-shaped grooves are integrally formed on opposite sides of the two clamping jaws, and the first workpiece 10 and the second workpiece 11 are both adapted to the arc-shaped grooves.

[0043] In the utility model, by setting an arc groove, the stability of the rotating cylinder 901 and the rotating cylinder 901 in the process of clamping the first workpiece 10 and the second workpiece 11 is ensured, avoiding the problem of falling. At the same time, no large clamping force is required in the process, avoiding damage to the first workpiece 10 and the second workpiece 11.

[0044] Working principle:

[0045] The robot 17 grabs the blank, i.e., the first workpiece 10, and places it into the workpiece loading position 12. The truss manipulator 9 starts the first pneumatic gripper 902 to grab the first workpiece 10, and then moves to the top of the processing area of ​​the first machine tool 1 under the drive of the X-axis motor 5. The truss manipulator 9 reaches into the first machine tool 1 under the drive of the Z-axis motor 8 and delivers the first workpiece 10 on the first pneumatic gripper 902 into the machine tool chuck to complete the loading. After loading, the truss manipulator 9 returns to the workpiece loading position 12, grabs the second workpiece 11 on the finished product unloading position 13 with the first pneumatic gripper 902, and then moves to the top of the processing area in the first machine tool 1 again. After the first workpiece 10 is processed, the truss manipulator The hand 9 reaches into the interior of the first machine tool 1 and uses the second pneumatic gripper 903 to take out the first workpiece 10 from the machine tool chuck. The first pneumatic gripper 902 rotates 90 degrees on the truss manipulator 9 through the rotating cylinder 901, and then puts the second workpiece 11 into the machine tool chuck. The truss manipulator 9 withdraws from the interior of the first machine tool 1 and uses the second pneumatic gripper 903 to put the first workpiece 10 into the workpiece reversing mechanism for reversing. After reversing, the first pneumatic gripper 902 grabs the workpiece to load the second machine tool 2 for the next processing step. The first pneumatic gripper 902 and the second pneumatic gripper 903 respectively realize automatic grabbing of the loading point, loading the machine tool and taking out the workpiece processed in the first machine tool 1.

[0046] 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 lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for a machine tool, comprising: A first machine tool (1), wherein a second machine tool (2) is integrally formed on one side of the first machine tool (1); The invention is characterized in that a transport frame (3) is installed on the other side of the first machine tool (1), a robot (17) is installed on the transport frame (3), a workpiece loading position (12) and a finished product unloading position (13) are placed in the transport frame (3), a truss beam (4) is installed on the top of the first machine tool (1) and the second machine tool (2), an X-axis motor (5), a Y-axis motor (6), a Z-axis (7) and a Z-axis motor (8) are arranged on the truss beam (4), a truss manipulator (9) is installed at the bottom end of the Z-axis (7), and the truss manipulator (9) comprises a rotating cylinder (901) installed at the bottom end of the Z-axis (7) and a first pneumatic clamp (902) and a second pneumatic clamp (903) connected to the rotating cylinder (901), the first pneumatic clamp (902) and the second pneumatic clamp (903) respectively clamp the first workpiece (10) and the second workpiece (11).

2. The lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: A workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp (14) for positioning a workpiece loading position (12) and a finished product unloading position (13) is installed on the transport frame (3); the workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp (14) is located on the left side of the first machine tool (1); the robot (17) is located in front of the workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp (14); and the truss crossbeam (4) is higher than the workpiece positioning pneumatic clamp (14).

3. The lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of truss columns (15) are installed at the bottom of the truss crossbeam (4), one of the truss columns (15) is installed on the first machine tool (1), and another of the truss columns (15) is installed on the second machine tool (2), and the two truss columns (15) are respectively located at the left and right ends of the truss crossbeam (4).

4. The lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: A product transport trolley (16) is arranged on the right side of the second machine tool (2); a locking universal wheel is integrally formed at the bottom of the product transport trolley (16); and a handrail is integrally formed at one side of the product transport trolley (16).

5. The lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel is integrally formed on the front side of the first machine tool (1) and the second machine tool (2); the X-axis motor (5), the Y-axis motor (6) and the Z-axis motor (8) are all electrically connected to the control panel.

6. The lifting, rotating and transporting mechanism for a machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary cylinder (901) and the clamping jaws on the rotary cylinder (901) each have two, and arc-shaped grooves are integrally formed on opposite sides of the two clamping jaws, and the first workpiece (10) and the second workpiece (11) are both adapted to the arc-shaped grooves.