Automatic feeding and discharging mechanism of numerical control machine tool
By designing an automated loading and unloading mechanism on the CNC machine tool and utilizing the movement of the multi-directional mounting arm and clamp components, the problem of manual participation in loading and unloading of existing CNC machine tools is solved, automated operation is realized, and production efficiency and accuracy are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421097582.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-20
AI Technical Summary
The existing CNC machine tools have not yet been fully automated during loading and unloading, and require manual participation, which affects production efficiency and increases labor costs.
Design an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for CNC machine tools. By setting mounting arms in the three directions of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, and allowing the mounting arms to move reciprocally relative to each other, the clamp assembly is installed on the mounting arms to realize the positioning of the clamp assembly. Movement in multiple directions enables automated loading and unloading.
It realizes the automatic loading and unloading of CNC machine tools, reduces manual participation, improves production efficiency, and ensures the accuracy of loading and unloading operations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automation, in particular to an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a numerically controlled machine tool. Background Art
[0002] CNC machine tool is the abbreviation of digital control machine tool, which is an automated machine tool equipped with a program control system. The control system can logically process programs specified by control codes or other symbolic instructions, decode them, express them in coded numbers, and input them into the CNC device through information carriers. After calculation and processing, the CNC device sends various control signals to control the movement of the machine tool and automatically process the parts according to the shape and size required by the drawing.
[0003] Then, in terms of loading and unloading materials for CNC machine tools, it has not yet been fully automated, and manual assistance is still required. This greatly affects production efficiency, and the labor cost is high, and the accuracy of the loading position is difficult to guarantee.
[0004] Therefore, an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for CNC machine tools is designed to solve the above problems.
[0005] It should be noted that the above introduction to the technical background is only for the convenience of providing a clear and complete description of the technical solutions of the utility model and for the convenience of understanding by those skilled in the art. It cannot be considered that the above technical solutions are well known to those skilled in the art simply because these solutions are described in the background technology section of the utility model. Utility Model Content
[0006] In order to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a CNC machine tool.
[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose and other related purposes, the technical solution provided by the utility model is: an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a CNC machine tool, comprising:
[0008] An X-axis mounting arm, wherein the X-axis mounting arm is horizontally arranged along the X-axis direction;
[0009] A Y-axis mounting arm, the Y-axis mounting arm is horizontally arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the Y-axis mounting arm is reciprocatingly arranged on the X-axis mounting arm along the X-axis direction;
[0010] A Z-axis mounting arm, the Z-axis mounting arm is vertically arranged along the Z-axis direction, the Z-axis mounting arm is reciprocatingly arranged on the Y-axis mounting arm along the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis mounting arm is reciprocatingly arranged on the Y-axis mounting arm along the vertical direction;
[0011] A fixture assembly is arranged at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm.
[0012] In this solution, by setting mounting arms in the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis directions and allowing the three mounting arms to move back and forth relative to each other, the fixture assembly is installed on the mounting arms. This allows the fixture assembly to move in the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis directions, thereby achieving multi-directional automated transfer, reducing manual involvement and improving the efficiency of loading and unloading.
[0013] The X-axis mounting arm is provided with a first guide rail and a first rack along the X-axis direction, a first mounting plate is fixed to one end of the Y-axis mounting arm, the first mounting plate is moved and arranged on the first guide rail through a slider, a first motor is arranged on the first mounting plate, the first motor is connected to the first rack through a first gear and drives the first mounting plate to move horizontally back and forth along the X-axis direction. In this solution, the motor controls the rotation of the gear, so that the gear drives the rack to move linearly, and the guide rail is used to realize the horizontal back and forth movement of the first mounting plate along the X-axis direction, thereby realizing the reciprocating movement of the Y-axis mounting arm along the X-axis direction on the X-axis mounting arm, with low structural cost and high motion accuracy.
[0014] The Y-axis mounting arm is provided with a second guide rail and a second rack along the Y-axis direction, and the other end of the Y-axis mounting arm is provided with a second mounting plate, which is moved and arranged on the second guide rail by a slider, and the second mounting plate is provided with a second motor, which is connected to the second rack through a second gear and drives the second mounting plate to move horizontally back and forth along the Y-axis direction. In this solution, the gear is controlled to rotate by a motor, so that the gear drives the rack to move linearly, and the guide rail is cooperated to realize the horizontal back and forth movement of the second mounting plate on the Y-axis mounting arm, thereby realizing the reciprocating movement of the Z-axis mounting arm along the Y-axis direction on the Y-axis mounting arm, with low structural cost and high motion accuracy.
[0015] The Z-axis mounting arm is provided with a third guide rail and a third rack along the Z-axis direction, the second mounting plate is fixed with a third mounting plate, the third mounting plate is moved and arranged on the third guide rail through a slider, the third mounting plate is provided with a third motor, the third motor is connected to the third rack through a third gear and drives the Z-axis mounting arm to move back and forth vertically along the Z-axis direction. In this solution, the gear is controlled to rotate by the motor, so that the gear drives the rack to move linearly, and the guide rail is used to realize the vertical back and forth movement of the Z-axis mounting arm on the third mounting plate, thereby realizing the reciprocating movement of the Z-axis mounting arm along the Z-axis direction, with low structural cost and high motion accuracy.
[0016] The clamp assembly includes a first pneumatic claw plate and a second pneumatic claw plate, the center lines of the first pneumatic claw plate and the second pneumatic claw plate are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the clamp assembly is rotatably arranged at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm. In this solution, two pneumatic claw plates are arranged on the clamp assembly, and the clamp assembly is rotatably arranged at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm, so that one pneumatic claw plate can be used for loading and one pneumatic claw plate can be used for unloading, thereby ensuring the loading and unloading operation efficiency.
[0017] Furthermore, the first guide rails are provided with two, the first rack is parallel to the first guide rails, and is provided between the two first guide rails. In this solution, providing two guide rails can improve the stability of movement, and providing the rack between the guide rails also ensures the stability of movement.
[0018] Furthermore, two second guide rails are provided, and the second rack is parallel to the second guide rails and is provided between the two second guide rails. In this solution, two guide rails are provided to improve the stability of the movement, and the rack is provided between the guide rails to ensure the stability of the movement.
[0019] Further, the third guide rails are provided with two, the third rack is parallel to the third guide rails, and is arranged between the two third guide rails. In this solution, two guide rails are provided to improve the stability of the movement, and the rack is arranged between the guide rails to ensure the stability of the movement.
[0020] Furthermore, a rotating cylinder is provided at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm, and the clamp assembly is provided on the rotating cylinder. In this solution, the rotation of the clamp assembly is achieved by the rotating cylinder, and the rotation efficiency and motion accuracy are high.
[0021] Further, the X-axis mounting arm is fixed on a mounting frame. In this solution, the X-axis mounting arm is fixed on the mounting frame to facilitate docking and installation with a numerically controlled machine tool.
[0022] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:
[0023] The automatic loading and unloading mechanism for CNC machine tools designed by the utility model can be connected to the CNC machine tools to realize automatic loading and unloading without manual auxiliary loading, thereby greatly improving the production efficiency, and the structure is stable and the movement precision is high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the loading and unloading mechanism of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamp assembly of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the X-axis mounting arm and related structures of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the Y-axis mounting arm and related structures of the utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the Z-axis mounting arm and related structures of the utility model;
[0029] In the above drawings, 1, X-axis mounting arm; 2, Y-axis mounting arm; 3, Z-axis mounting arm; 4, clamp assembly; 401, first pneumatic claw plate; 402, second pneumatic claw plate; 403, rotary cylinder; 5, first guide rail; 6, first rack; 7, first mounting plate; 8, first motor; 9, first gear; 10, second guide rail; 11, second rack; 12, second mounting plate; 13, second motor; 14, second gear; 15, third guide rail; 16, third rack; 17, third mounting plate; 18, third motor; 19, third gear; 20, mounting frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following is a description of the implementation of the present invention by means of specific embodiments. People familiar with the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.
[0031] It should be noted that in the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use, which are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", and "overhanging" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0032] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" 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, it can be an electrical connection, it can be a direct connection, it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0033] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present application; the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contours of each component itself.
[0034] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the protection scope of the present invention.
[0035] Embodiment 1: See attached Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a CNC machine tool, comprising:
[0036] X-axis mounting arm 1, the X-axis mounting arm 1 is horizontally arranged along the X-axis direction;
[0037] Y-axis mounting arm 2, the Y-axis mounting arm 2 is horizontally arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the Y-axis mounting arm 2 is reciprocatingly arranged on the X-axis mounting arm 1 along the X-axis direction;
[0038] Z-axis mounting arm 3, the Z-axis mounting arm 3 is vertically arranged along the Z-axis direction, the Z-axis mounting arm 3 is reciprocatingly arranged on the Y-axis mounting arm 2 along the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis mounting arm 3 is reciprocatingly arranged on the Y-axis mounting arm 2 along the vertical direction;
[0039] The clamp assembly 4 is arranged at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm 3 .
[0040] In this embodiment, by setting mounting arms in the three directions of X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis, and allowing the three mounting arms to move back and forth relative to each other, the clamp assembly 4 is installed on the mounting arms. Then, the clamp assembly 4 can be moved in the three directions of X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis, realizing multi-directional automated transfer, reducing manual participation and improving the efficiency of loading and unloading.
[0041] Embodiment 2: See attached Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the first embodiment, and its specific method is: a first guide rail 5 and a first rack 6 along the X-axis direction are provided on the X-axis mounting arm 1, a first mounting plate 7 is fixed to one end of the Y-axis mounting arm 2, the first mounting plate 7 is moved on the first guide rail 5 by a slider, a first motor 8 is provided on the first mounting plate 7, the first motor 8 is connected to the first rack 6 through a first gear 9 and drives the first mounting plate 7 to move back and forth horizontally along the X-axis direction.
[0042] In this embodiment, the gear is controlled to rotate by a motor so that the gear drives the rack to move linearly, and the guide rail is used to realize the horizontal back and forth movement of the first mounting plate 7 along the X-axis direction, thereby realizing the reciprocating movement of the Y-axis mounting arm 2 along the X-axis direction on the X-axis mounting arm 1. The structure has low cost and high movement accuracy.
[0043] Embodiment 3: See attached Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the second embodiment, and its specific method is as follows: two first guide rails 5 are provided, and the first rack 6 is parallel to the first guide rails 5 and is provided between the two first guide rails 5 .
[0044] In this embodiment, two guide rails are provided to improve the stability of the movement, and the rack is provided between the guide rails to also ensure the stability of the movement.
[0045] Embodiment 4: See attached Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the third embodiment, and its specific method is as follows: a second guide rail 10 and a second rack 11 along the Y-axis direction are provided on the Y-axis mounting arm 2, and a second mounting plate 12 is provided at the other end of the Y-axis mounting arm 2. The second mounting plate 12 is moved on the second guide rail 10 by a slider, and a second motor 13 is provided on the second mounting plate 12. The second motor 13 is connected to the second rack 11 through a second gear 14 and drives the second mounting plate 12 to move back and forth horizontally along the Y-axis direction.
[0046] In this embodiment, the gear rotation is controlled by a motor so that the gear drives the rack to move linearly, and the guide rail is used to realize the horizontal back and forth movement of the second mounting plate 12 on the Y-axis mounting arm 2, thereby realizing the reciprocating movement of the Z-axis mounting arm 3 on the Y-axis mounting arm 2 along the Y-axis direction. The structure has low cost and high movement accuracy.
[0047] Embodiment 5: See attached Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the fourth embodiment, and its specific method is as follows: two second guide rails 10 are provided, and the second rack 11 is parallel to the second guide rails 10 and is provided between the two second guide rails 10.
[0048] In this embodiment, two guide rails are provided to improve the stability of the movement, and the rack is provided between the guide rails to also ensure the stability of the movement.
[0049] Embodiment 6: See attached Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the fifth embodiment, and its specific method is as follows: the Z-axis mounting arm 3 is provided with a third guide rail 15 and a third rack 16 along the Z-axis direction, the second mounting plate 12 is fixed with a third mounting plate 17, the third mounting plate 17 is moved on the third guide rail 15 by a slider, the third mounting plate 17 is provided with a third motor 18, the third motor 18 is connected to the third rack 16 through a third gear 19 and drives the Z-axis mounting arm 3 to move vertically back and forth along the Z-axis direction.
[0050] In this embodiment, the gear is controlled to rotate by a motor, so that the gear drives the rack to move linearly, and the guide rail is used to realize the vertical back and forth movement of the Z-axis mounting arm 3 on the third mounting plate 17, thereby realizing the reciprocating movement of the Z-axis mounting arm 3 along the Z-axis direction, with low structural cost and high movement accuracy.
[0051] Embodiment 7: See attached Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the sixth embodiment, and its specific method is as follows: two third guide rails 15 are provided, and the third rack 16 is parallel to the third guide rails 15 and is provided between the two third guide rails 15 .
[0052] In this embodiment, two guide rails are provided to improve the stability of the movement, and the rack is provided between the guide rails to also ensure the stability of the movement.
[0053] Embodiment 8: See attached Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement based on the seventh embodiment, and its specific method is as follows: the clamp assembly 4 includes a first pneumatic claw plate 401 and a second pneumatic claw plate 402, the center line of the first pneumatic claw plate 401 and the center line of the second pneumatic claw plate 402 are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the clamp assembly 4 is rotatably arranged at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm 3.
[0054] In this embodiment, two pneumatic claw plates are arranged on the clamp assembly 4, and the clamp assembly 4 is rotatably arranged at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm 3, so that one pneumatic claw plate can be used for loading and one pneumatic claw plate can be used for unloading, thereby ensuring the operational efficiency of loading and unloading.
[0055] Embodiment 9: See attached Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the eighth embodiment, and its specific method is as follows: a rotating cylinder 403 is provided at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm 3, and the clamp assembly 4 is provided on the rotating cylinder 403.
[0056] In this embodiment, the rotation of the clamp assembly 4 is achieved by rotating the cylinder 403, with high rotation efficiency and high movement accuracy.
[0057] Embodiment 10: See attached Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the ninth embodiment, and its specific method is as follows: the X-axis mounting arm 1 is fixed on a mounting frame 20.
[0058] In this embodiment, the X-axis mounting arm is fixed on the mounting frame to facilitate docking installation with the CNC machine tool.
[0059] The automatic loading and unloading mechanism for CNC machine tools designed by the utility model can be connected to the CNC machine tools to realize automatic loading and unloading without manual auxiliary loading, thereby greatly improving the production efficiency, and the structure is stable and the movement precision is high.
[0060] The above implementation modes are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the utility model, and their purpose is to allow people familiar with this technology to understand the content of the utility model and implement it. It cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a CNC machine tool, characterized in that: include: An X-axis mounting arm (1), wherein the X-axis mounting arm (1) is arranged horizontally along the X-axis direction; A Y-axis mounting arm (2), the Y-axis mounting arm (2) being arranged horizontally along the Y-axis direction, and the Y-axis mounting arm (2) being arranged on the X-axis mounting arm (1) in a reciprocating manner along the X-axis direction; A Z-axis mounting arm (3), the Z-axis mounting arm (3) being arranged vertically along the Z-axis direction, the Z-axis mounting arm (3) being arranged on the Y-axis mounting arm (2) in a reciprocating manner along the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis mounting arm (3) being arranged on the Y-axis mounting arm (2) in a reciprocating manner along the vertical direction; A clamp assembly (4), the clamp assembly (4) being arranged at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm (3); The X-axis mounting arm (1) is provided with a first guide rail (5) and a first rack (6) along the X-axis direction; a first mounting plate (7) is fixed to one end of the Y-axis mounting arm (2); the first mounting plate (7) is movably arranged on the first guide rail (5) via a slider; a first motor (8) is arranged on the first mounting plate (7); the first motor (8) is transmission-connected to the first rack (6) via a first gear (9) and drives the first mounting plate (7) to move back and forth horizontally along the X-axis direction; The Y-axis mounting arm (2) is provided with a second guide rail (10) and a second rack (11) along the Y-axis direction; a second mounting plate (12) is provided at the other end of the Y-axis mounting arm (2); the second mounting plate (12) is movably mounted on the second guide rail (10) via a slider; a second motor (13) is provided on the second mounting plate (12); the second motor (13) is transmission-connected to the second rack (11) via a second gear (14) and drives the second mounting plate (12) to move back and forth horizontally along the Y-axis direction; The Z-axis mounting arm (3) is provided with a third guide rail (15) and a third rack (16) along the Z-axis direction; the second mounting plate (12) is fixed with a third mounting plate (17); the third mounting plate (17) is movably arranged on the third guide rail (15) via a slider; the third mounting plate (17) is provided with a third motor (18); the third motor (18) is transmission-connected to the third rack (16) via a third gear (19) and drives the Z-axis mounting arm (3) to move vertically back and forth along the Z-axis direction; The clamp assembly (4) comprises a first pneumatic claw plate (401) and a second pneumatic claw plate (402), the center line of the first pneumatic claw plate (401) and the center line of the second pneumatic claw plate (402) are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the clamp assembly (4) is rotatably arranged at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm (3).
2. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two first guide rails (5) are provided, and the first rack (6) is parallel to the first guide rails (5) and is provided between the two first guide rails (5).
3. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism of a CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two second guide rails (10) are provided, and the second rack (11) is parallel to the second guide rails (10) and is provided between the two second guide rails (10).
4. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two third guide rails (15) are provided, and the third rack (16) is parallel to the third guide rails (15) and is provided between the two third guide rails (15).
5. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotary cylinder (403) is provided at the lower end of the Z-axis mounting arm (3), and the clamp assembly (4) is provided on the rotary cylinder (403).
6. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a CNC machine tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The X-axis mounting arm (1) is fixed on a mounting frame (20).