Chain type tool magazine with multi-station tool changing mechanism

By designing a multi-station tool changing mechanism in the chain tool magazine, using the transmission system of chains, sprockets and motors, and combining the clamping and tool changing mechanisms, the existing chain tool magazine solves the complex tool changing process and fixed position problems. problem, achieving more efficient tool exchange and improved production efficiency.

CN222371023UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21深圳智准多轴技术有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421176379.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-28
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-28

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Technical Problem

The existing chain tool magazine is more complicated during the tool change process and the tool change position is fixed, resulting in extended working cycles and reduced production efficiency.

Method used

A chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool change mechanism is designed. Through the transmission system of chain, sprocket and motor, combined with the clamping mechanism and tool change mechanism, multi-station tool exchange is realized.

Benefits of technology

The tool changing efficiency is improved, the tool changing process is simplified, the work cycle is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a chain type tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism, which belongs to the technical field of tool magazines, aims at solving the problems that the tool changing process is complicated, the tool changing position is fixed, the working period is prolonged and the production efficiency is reduced, and comprises a fixed plate, an operating mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the fixing plate, a clamping mechanism is arranged on the portion, located on the outer side of the fixing plate, of the operating mechanism, a plurality of tool changing mechanisms are arranged at the top end of the fixing plate, and a mounting mechanism is arranged at the top end of the fixing plate; through the arrangement of the chain, the connecting plate, the chain wheel, the motor and other structures, the chain wheel is driven to rotate by starting the motor, the chain wheel drives the chain to conduct transmission, the position of the cutter body is convenient to adjust, and through the arrangement of the fixing blocks, the clamping plates, the mounting holes and other structures, the cutter body is convenient to clamp, and the clamping plates are convenient to disassemble and replace.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of tool magazines, and in particular relates to a chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Chain tool magazines are increasingly widely used in CNC machine tools due to their large capacity. Together with tool changing robots, they can realize automatic tool exchange. Most existing chain tool magazines have a tool sleeve for positioning and clamping the tool handle at each tool position. When the tool sleeve is rotated to the tool changing position, a push-pull mechanism is used to push out the tool sleeve to realize tool exchange with the tool changing robot.

[0003] In the prior art, the traditional chain tool magazine mainly transfers the tool to be replaced to the specified position during operation, and then installs it on the main spindle by a robot. For some simple small workpieces, the tool changing process is relatively complicated and the tool changing position is fixed, which prolongs the working cycle and reduces production efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, a chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism is needed to solve the problems in the prior art that the tool changing process is complicated and the tool changing position is fixed, which prolongs the working cycle and reduces production efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model proposes a chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism to more accurately solve the above-mentioned problem that the tool changing process is complicated and the tool changing position is fixed, which prolongs the working cycle and reduces production efficiency.

[0006] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0007] The utility model proposes a chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism, comprising a fixed plate, an operating mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the fixed plate, a clamping mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the fixed plate, a plurality of tool changing mechanisms are arranged on the top of the fixed plate, and a mounting mechanism is arranged on the top of the fixed plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the operating mechanism includes a chain, a connecting plate, a sprocket and a motor, the chain is located on the outside of the fixed plate, the sprocket is rotatably connected to the fixed plate, the sprocket is meshed with the chain, the connecting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed plate, the motor is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the top of the sprocket.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a fixed block, a clamping plate and a mounting hole, the fixed block is fixedly connected to the chain, the clamping plate is detachably mounted on the top of the fixed block, the mounting hole is provided with the top of the clamping plate, the fixed block and the clamping plate are fixed by bolts, an arc groove is provided on one side of the clamping plate, and the tool body is provided inside the clamping plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the tool changing mechanism includes a mounting table, a fixed seat, a cylinder, a movable table, an L-shaped frame and an arc-shaped clamping block. The mounting table is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed plate, the fixed seat is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting table, the cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed seat, the telescopic end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the movable table, the L-shaped frame is fixedly mounted on one end of the movable table, and the number of the arc-shaped clamping blocks is two, and the two arc-shaped clamping blocks are respectively fixedly mounted on both sides of the bottom end of the movable table.

[0011] Furthermore, a triangular block is detachably installed inside the L-shaped frame, and the triangular block is fixed to the L-shaped frame by bolts.

[0012] Furthermore, an annular groove is formed on the outer surface of the tool body, and an arc block is fixedly installed on the clamping plate inside the arc groove, and the arc block is adapted to the annular groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the mounting mechanism includes a fixing frame, a cross bar, a mounting plate, a reinforcement rod and a connecting block, the fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixing plate, the cross bar is fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the fixing frame, the mounting plate is respectively fixedly mounted on the top of the fixing frame and one side of the cross bar, the reinforcement rod is fixedly mounted between the two cross bars, and the connecting block is fixedly mounted between the fixing frame and the cross bar.

[0014] Furthermore, a nameplate is provided at the top of the fixing block, a threaded hole is opened at the top of the nameplate, the nameplate is fixed to the fixing block by bolts, and protective strips are fixed on both sides of the top and bottom of the fixing plate by bolts.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0016] The utility model proposes a chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism. Through the arrangement of structures such as a chain, a connecting plate, a sprocket and a motor, the sprocket is driven to rotate by starting the motor, so that the sprocket drives the chain for transmission, which is convenient for adjusting the position of the tool body. Through the arrangement of structures such as a fixed block, a clamping plate and a mounting hole, the tool body is convenient for clamping, and the clamping plate is convenient for disassembly and replacement. Through the arrangement of structures such as a mounting table, a fixed seat, a cylinder, a moving table, an L-shaped frame and an arc-shaped clamping block, the tool body to be used is taken out. Through the arrangement of multiple tool changing mechanisms, the tool changing efficiency is improved. Through the arrangement of structures such as a fixed frame, a cross bar, a mounting plate, a reinforcement rod and a connecting block, the fixing plate is convenient for installation and connection. Through the arrangement of a triangular block, the connection strength is enhanced. Through the arrangement of an arc groove and an arc block, the clamping stability of the tool body is further enhanced. Through the arrangement of a nameplate, it is convenient to record the tool body information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of another viewing angle of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the middle area;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of area B in the middle.

[0021] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. fixed plate; 2. operating mechanism; 201. chain; 202. connecting plate; 203. sprocket; 204. motor; 3. clamping mechanism; 301. fixed block; 302. clamping plate; 303. mounting hole; 4. tool changing mechanism; 401. mounting table; 402. fixed seat; 403. cylinder; 404. moving table; 405. L-shaped frame; 406. arc clamping block; 5. tool body; 6. annular groove; 7. arc block; 8. triangular block; 9. nameplate; 10. fixed frame; 11. cross bar; 12. mounting plate; 13. reinforcement rod; 14. connecting block; 15. protective strip; 16. threaded hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to more clearly and completely illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4The utility model proposes a chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism 4, including a fixed plate 1, an operating mechanism 2 is arranged on the outer side of the fixed plate 1, the operating mechanism 2 includes a chain 201, a connecting plate 202, a sprocket 203 and a motor 204, the chain 201 is located on the outer side of the fixed plate 1, the sprocket 203 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 1, the sprocket 203 is meshed with the chain 201, the connecting plate 202 is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed plate 1, the motor 204 is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate 202, and the output end of the motor 204 is fixedly connected to the top of the sprocket 203.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 The operating mechanism 2 is located on the outer side of the fixed plate 1 and is provided with a clamping mechanism 3. The clamping mechanism 3 includes a fixing block 301, a clamping plate 302 and a mounting hole 303. The fixing block 301 is fixedly connected to the chain 201, and the clamping plate 302 is detachably mounted on the top of the fixing block 301. The mounting hole 303 is provided with the top of the clamping plate 302. The fixing block 301 and the clamping plate 302 are fixed by bolts. An arc groove is provided on one side of the clamping plate 302. A tool body 5 is provided inside the clamping plate 302. A nameplate 9 is provided on the top of the fixing block 301. A threaded hole 16 is provided on the top of the nameplate 9. The nameplate 9 is fixed to the fixing block 301 by bolts. The top and bottom sides of the fixing plate 1 are both fixedly installed with protective strips 15 by bolts. An annular groove 6 is provided on the outer surface of the tool body 5. The clamping plate 302 is located inside the arc groove and is fixedly installed with an arc block 7, and the arc block 7 is adapted to the annular groove 6.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 A plurality of tool changing mechanisms 4 are arranged at the top of the fixed plate 1. The tool changing mechanisms 4 include a mounting platform 401, a fixed seat 402, a cylinder 403, a movable platform 404, an L-shaped frame 405 and an arc-shaped clamping block 406. The mounting platform 401 is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed plate 1, the fixed seat 402 is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting platform 401, the cylinder 403 is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed seat 402, the telescopic end of the cylinder 403 is fixedly connected to the movable platform 404, the L-shaped frame 405 is fixedly mounted on one end of the movable platform 404, the number of the arc-shaped clamping blocks 406 is two, and the two arc-shaped clamping blocks 406 are respectively fixedly mounted on both sides of the bottom end of the movable platform 404, and a triangular block 8 is detachably mounted inside the L-shaped frame 405, and the triangular block 8 is fixed to the L-shaped frame 405 by bolts.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4A mounting mechanism is provided at the top of the fixed plate 1, and the mounting mechanism includes a fixing frame 10, a cross bar 11, a mounting plate 12, a reinforcement rod 13 and a connecting block 14. The fixing frame 10 is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed plate 1, the cross bar 11 is fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the fixing frame 10, the mounting plate 12 is respectively fixedly mounted on the top of the fixing frame 10 and one side of the cross bar 11, the reinforcement rod 13 is fixedly mounted between the two cross bars 11, and the connecting block 14 is fixedly mounted between the fixing frame 10 and the cross bar 11.

[0027] Working principle: By starting the motor 204, the sprocket 203 is driven to rotate, and the sprocket 203 drives the chain 201 for transmission, which is convenient for adjusting the position of the tool body 5. The setting of the clamping plate 302 makes it convenient to clamp the tool body 5. The clamping plate 302 is convenient for disassembly and replacement by bolt connection. By starting the cylinder 403, the movable platform 404 is driven to move so that the arc clamping block 406 clamps the tool body 5 and then pushes it outward to change the tool. By setting up multiple tool changing mechanisms 4, the tool changing efficiency is improved. By setting up structures such as the fixed frame 10, the cross bar 11, the mounting plate 12, the reinforcement rod 13 and the connecting block 14, the fixing plate 1 is convenient for installation and connection. By setting up the triangular block 8, the connection strength is enhanced. By setting up the arc groove and the arc block 7, the clamping stability of the tool body 5 is further enhanced. By setting up the nameplate 9, it is convenient to record the information of the tool body 5.

[0028] Of course, the present utility model may have many other implementations. Based on the present implementation, other implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without any creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism, comprising a fixed plate, characterized in that: An operating mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the fixing plate, a clamping mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the fixing plate, a plurality of tool changing mechanisms are arranged on the top of the fixing plate, and a mounting mechanism is arranged on the top of the fixing plate.

2. A chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating mechanism includes a chain, a connecting plate, a sprocket and a motor, the chain is located on the outside of the fixed plate, the sprocket is rotatably connected to the fixed plate, the sprocket is meshed with the chain, the connecting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed plate, the motor is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the top of the sprocket.

3. The chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes a fixed block, a clamping plate and a mounting hole. The fixed block is fixedly connected to the chain. The clamping plate is detachably mounted on the top of the fixed block. The mounting hole is provided with the top of the clamping plate. The fixed block and the clamping plate are fixed by bolts. An arc groove is provided on one side of the clamping plate. The tool body is provided inside the clamping plate.

4. The chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tool changing mechanism includes a mounting table, a fixed seat, a cylinder, a movable table, an L-shaped frame and an arc-shaped clamping block. The mounting table is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed plate, the fixed seat is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting table, the cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed seat, the telescopic end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the movable table, the L-shaped frame is fixedly mounted on one end of the movable table, and there are two arc-shaped clamping blocks, which are respectively fixedly mounted on both sides of the bottom end of the movable table.

5. The chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A triangular block is detachably mounted inside the L-shaped frame, and the triangular block is fixed to the L-shaped frame by bolts.

6. The chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: An annular groove is formed on the outer surface of the tool body, and an arc block is fixedly installed on the clamping plate located inside the arc groove, and the arc block is adapted to the annular groove.

7. The chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism comprises a fixing frame, a cross bar, a mounting plate, a reinforcement rod and a connecting block, the fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the top end of the fixing plate, the cross bar is fixedly mounted on one side of the top end of the fixing frame, the mounting plate is respectively fixedly mounted on the top end of the fixing frame and one side of the cross bar, the reinforcement rod is fixedly mounted between the two cross bars, and the connecting block is fixedly mounted between the fixing frame and the cross bar.

8. The chain tool magazine with a multi-station tool changing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A nameplate is arranged at the top of the fixing block, a threaded hole is opened at the top of the nameplate, the nameplate is fixed to the fixing block by bolts, and protective strips are fixed on both sides of the top and bottom of the fixing plate by bolts.