Splash-proof structure of tool magazine of vertical machining center

By designing the splash-proof structure of the protective cover and collecting trunk in the vertical machining center, the problem that the tools inside the tool magazine are easily contaminated by chips or lubricant, and the effect of protecting the tool and improving processing accuracy is achieved.

CN222643897UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21JIANGSU KEMATE MASCH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421373186.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-17
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-17

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Technical Problem

During the machining process of vertical machining centers, chips or lubricating fluid may splash onto the tools stored inside the tool magazine, resulting in tool damage, reduced machining accuracy and shortened tool life.

Method used

A vertical machining center tool magazine splash-proof structure is designed, including tool magazine body, screw sleeve, protective cover and collection trunk. The screw rod and screw sleeve are driven by the servo motor, and the hydraulic cylinder drives the protective cover. The protective cover covers the chuck on the inside, and the splashed chips or lubricating fluid fall into the inside of the collection tray.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids chips or lubricating fluid falling on the stored tool, protects the tool, and improves processing accuracy and tool life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vertical machining centers, in particular to a vertical machining center tool magazine splash-proof structure which comprises a tool magazine body, a threaded sleeve, a protective cover and a collecting drawer, fixing frames are welded to the front side and the rear side of the tool magazine body, and first bearings are installed at the ends, away from each other, of the two fixing frames in an embedded mode. Screw rods are fixedly mounted on inner rings of the two first bearings, servo motors are mounted at the ends, deviating from each other, of the two fixing frames, the two screw sleeves are in engaged connection with the two screw rods correspondingly, hydraulic cylinders are mounted at the ends, deviating from the two fixing frames, of the two screw sleeves correspondingly, and connecting plates are welded to the front sides and the rear sides of the two protective covers correspondingly; the two hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected with the two connecting plates correspondingly, and a supporting frame is welded to the bottom of the tool magazine body. The tool magazine has the advantages that tools fixed on the tool magazine body can be covered on the inner side, and cuttings or lubricating liquid are prevented from falling on the stored tools in the machining process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vertical machining centers, in particular to a splash-proof structure for a tool magazine of a vertical machining center. Background Art

[0002] A vertical machining center is a piece of mechanical equipment used to process metals, plastics, and other materials. It cuts workpieces by rotating multiple axes during the machining process, and can usually achieve high-precision machining. This type of machining center usually has X, Y, and Z axes, as well as possible rotation axes, and can be used to make complex parts and assemblies. Due to its multi-axis motion and automation capabilities, vertical machining centers are widely used in aerospace, automotive, medical equipment, and other fields.

[0003] During the machining process of the vertical machining center, chips or lubricating fluid may splash onto the structure stored inside the tool magazine. Lubricating fluid or chips entering the tool magazine may damage the tool or fixture, reducing the quality and life of the tool. It may also cause contamination of the contact surface between the tool and the workpiece, resulting in a decrease in machining accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a splash-proof structure for a tool magazine of a vertical machining center, which has the advantage of being able to cover the tools fixed on the tool magazine body on the inside to prevent chips or lubricating fluid from falling onto the stored tools during machining, thereby solving the problem that the tools inside the tool magazine of the vertical machining center are easily contaminated by lubricating fluid or chips.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a vertical machining center tool magazine splash-proof structure, comprising a tool magazine body, a screw sleeve, a protective cover and a collection drawer, the front and rear sides of the tool magazine body are welded with fixed frames, the ends of the two fixed frames facing away from each other are embedded with bearings one, the inner rings of the two bearings one are fixedly installed with screw rods, the ends of the two fixed frames facing away from each other are installed with servo motors, the two screw sleeves are respectively meshed and connected with two screw rods, the ends of the two screw sleeves facing away from the two fixed frames are installed with hydraulic cylinders, the front and rear sides of the two protective covers are respectively welded with connecting plates, the two hydraulic cylinders are respectively fixedly connected with the two connecting plates, the bottom of the tool magazine body is welded with a support frame, the side of the support frame is provided with a fixing groove, and the side of the collection drawer is welded with a fixing block.

[0006] When using a vertical machining center tool magazine splash-proof structure in the technical solution, the fixing plate is fixed to the bearing structure of the machining center through the fixing holes of the fixing plate using bolts and other tools, the tool used in the vertical machining center is fixed inside the chuck, the servo motor drives the two screws to rotate through the transmission structure, the two screw sleeves move in relative directions on the two rotating screws, the two screw sleeves drive the two protective covers to move together through two hydraulic cylinders, the two hydraulic cylinders drive the two protective covers to move toward the tool magazine body through two connecting plates, the two protective covers cover the chuck inside, and the chips or lubricating fluid splashed on the surface of the two protective covers fall into the collection drawer below.

[0007] Preferably, the two servo motor transmission structures are fixedly connected to the two screw rods respectively. The two servo motors drive the two screw rods to rotate through the transmission structures.

[0008] Preferably, the inner sides of the two fixing frames are provided with sliding grooves, and the ends of the two screw sleeves facing away from the two hydraulic cylinders are provided with sliders, which are respectively slidably connected with the two sliding grooves. The two sliders limit the two screw sleeves, and when the two screw sleeves move on the two screw rods, the two sliders move in the two sliding grooves to prevent the two screw sleeves from shaking.

[0009] Preferably, two bearings are installed on the front and rear sides of the tool magazine body, and the opposite ends of the two screw rods are fixedly connected to the inner rings of the two bearings. The two bearings fix the two screw rods to increase the stability of the two screw rods.

[0010] Preferably, a positioning sleeve is installed on the top of the two screw sleeves, and a positioning rod is installed on the top of the two connecting plates, and the two positioning rods pass through the two positioning sleeves respectively. The two positioning rods limit the two protective covers, and when the two protective covers move, the two positioning rods move inside the two positioning sleeves to reduce the movement of the two protective covers.

[0011] Preferably, a chuck is installed on the side of the tool magazine body opposite to the two protective covers, and the tool is fixed inside the chuck.

[0012] Preferably, the two protective covers are provided with an opening on one side opposite to the chuck, and the protective cover covers the chuck inside through the opening.

[0013] Preferably, the fixing block is inserted into the fixing groove, and a handle is installed at the rear end of the collecting drawer. The collecting drawer is movably connected to the support frame through the fixing block and the fixing groove, and the collecting drawer can be pushed and pulled using the handle.

[0014] Preferably, a fixing plate is welded at the bottom of the support frame, and the fixing plate is provided with fixing holes in a rectangular array. The fixing plate is fixed to the bearing structure of the machining center by using tools such as bolts through the fixing holes of the fixing plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The utility model arranges hydraulic cylinders and protective covers, and the tool used in the vertical machining center is fixed inside the chuck, the servo motor drives two screw rods to rotate through the transmission structure, and the two screw sleeves move in relative directions on the two rotating screw rods, and the two screw sleeves drive two protective covers to move together through two hydraulic cylinders, and the two hydraulic cylinders drive the two protective covers to move toward the tool magazine body through two connecting plates, and the two protective covers cover the chuck inside, so as to achieve the effect of covering the tool fixed on the tool magazine body inside, and preventing chips or lubricating fluid from falling onto the stored tool during machining. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model from a first angle;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model from a second angle;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model from a third angle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing frame structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the support frame and collection drawer structure of the utility model.

[0022] In the figure: 1. fixed plate; 2. support frame; 3. servo motor; 4. fixed frame; 5. screw rod; 6. screw sleeve; 7. tool magazine body; 8. bearing 1; 9. protective cover; 10. collection drawer; 11. fixing hole; 12. hydraulic cylinder; 13. chuck; 14. handle; 15. connecting plate; 16. positioning rod; 17. positioning sleeve; 18. bearing 2; 19. slide groove; 20. slide block; 21. fixing groove; 22. fixing block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific implementation methods disclosed below.

[0025] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagram. When describing the implementation of the present invention, for the sake of convenience, the cross-sectional diagram showing the device structure will not be partially enlarged according to the general scale, and the schematic diagram is only an example, which should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, in actual production, the three-dimensional dimensions of length, width and depth should be included.

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clear, the implementation mode of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Embodiment 1

[0028] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the utility model proposes a vertical machining center tool magazine splash-proof structure, including a tool magazine body 7, a screw sleeve 6, a protective cover 9 and a collection drawer 10, characterized in that: a fixing frame 4 is welded on both the front and rear sides of the tool magazine body 7, a bearing 8 is embedded and installed at the opposite ends of the two fixing frames 4, a screw rod 5 is fixedly installed on the inner rings of the two bearings 8, a servo motor 3 is installed at the opposite ends of the two fixing frames 4, the transmission structures of the two servo motors 3 are respectively fixedly connected with the two screw rods 5, the two screw sleeves 6 are respectively meshed and connected with the two screw rods 5, and the ends of the two screw sleeves 6 away from the two fixing frames 4 are each installed with a hydraulic cylinder 1 2, the front and rear sides of the two protective covers 9 are respectively welded with connecting plates 15, the two hydraulic cylinders 12 are respectively fixedly connected to the two connecting plates 15, a chuck 13 is installed on the side of the tool magazine body 7 opposite to the two protective covers 9, and an opening is not closed on the side of the two protective covers 9 opposite to the chuck 13, a support frame 2 is welded to the bottom of the tool magazine body 7, a fixing groove 21 is opened on the side of the support frame 2, a fixing block 22 is welded to the side of the collection drawer 10, the fixing block 22 is inserted into the fixing groove 21, a handle 14 is installed at the rear end of the collection drawer 10, a fixing plate 1 is welded to the bottom of the support frame 2, and the fixing plate 1 is provided with fixing holes 11 in a rectangular array.

[0029] In this embodiment, the fixing plate 1 is fixed to the bearing structure of the machining center through the fixing hole 11 of the fixing plate 1 using bolts and other tools. The tool used in the vertical machining center is fixed inside the chuck 13. The two servo motors 3 drive the two screw rods 5 to rotate through the transmission structure. The two screw sleeves 6 move in relative directions on the two rotating screw rods 5. The two screw sleeves 6 drive the two protective covers 9 to move together through the two hydraulic cylinders 12. The two hydraulic cylinders 12 drive the two protective covers 9 to move toward the tool magazine body 7 through the two connecting plates 15. The two protective covers 9 cover the chuck 13 on the inside. The chips or lubricating fluid splashed on the surface of the two protective covers 9 fall into the collecting drawer 10 below. The collecting drawer 10 can be pulled out from the side of the support frame 2 using the handle 14 to process the collected chips or lubricating fluid.

[0030] Embodiment 2

[0031] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the utility model proposes a splash-proof structure for a tool magazine of a vertical machining center. Compared with the first embodiment, this embodiment also includes: a second bearing 18 and a slider 20. The inner sides of the two fixed frames 4 are provided with slide grooves 19. The ends of the two screw sleeves 6 facing away from the two hydraulic cylinders 12 are respectively installed with sliders 20. The two sliders 20 are respectively slidably connected to the two slide grooves 19. The front and rear sides of the tool magazine body 7 are respectively installed with second bearings 18. The opposite ends of the two screw rods 5 are respectively fixedly connected to the inner rings of the two second bearings 18.

[0032] In this embodiment, the two screw rods 5 are fixed by two bearings 18 to increase the stability of the two screw rods 5, and the two sliders 20 limit the two screw sleeves 6. When the two screw sleeves 6 move on the two screw rods 5, the two sliders 20 move in the two slide grooves 19 to prevent the two screw sleeves 6 from shaking.

[0033] Embodiment 3

[0034] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the utility model proposes a splash-proof structure for a tool magazine of a vertical machining center. Compared with the first embodiment, this embodiment also includes: a positioning rod 16 and a positioning sleeve 17. The two screw sleeves 6 are each installed with a positioning sleeve 17 on the top, and the two connecting plates 15 are each installed with a positioning rod 16 on the top. The two positioning rods 16 pass through the two positioning sleeves 17 respectively.

[0035] In this embodiment, the two protective covers 9 are limited by two positioning rods 16 . When the two protective covers 9 move, the two positioning rods 16 move inside the two positioning sleeves 17 to reduce the movement of the two protective covers 9 .

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A tool magazine splash-proof structure for a vertical machining center, comprising a tool magazine body (7), a screw sleeve (6), a protective cover (9) and a collecting drawer (10), characterized in that: The tool magazine body (7) is welded with a fixing frame (4) on both the front and rear sides, the two ends of the fixing frames (4) facing away from each other are embedded with a bearing (8), the inner rings of the two bearings (8) are fixedly installed with a screw rod (5), the ends of the two fixing frames (4) facing away from each other are installed with a servo motor (3), the two screw sleeves (6) are respectively meshed and connected with the two screw rods (5), the ends of the two screw sleeves (6) facing away from the two fixing frames (4) are installed with a hydraulic cylinder (12), the two protective covers (9) are respectively welded with connecting plates (15) on both the front and rear sides, the two hydraulic cylinders (12) are respectively fixedly connected with the two connecting plates (15), the bottom of the tool magazine body (7) is welded with a supporting frame (2), the side of the supporting frame (2) is provided with a fixing groove (21), and the side of the collecting bin (10) is welded with a fixing block (22).

2. The splash-proof structure of a tool magazine for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission structures of the two servo motors (3) are respectively fixedly connected to the two screw rods (5).

3. The splash-proof structure of a tool magazine for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slide groove (19) is provided on the inner side of the two fixing frames (4), and a slider (20) is installed on the ends of the two screw sleeves (6) away from the two hydraulic cylinders (12), and the two sliders (20) are respectively slidably connected to the two slide grooves (19).

4. The splash-proof structure of a tool magazine for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two bearings (18) are respectively installed on the front and rear sides of the tool magazine body (7), and the opposite ends of the two screw rods (5) are respectively fixedly connected to the inner rings of the two bearings (18).

5. The splash-proof structure of a tool magazine for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: Positioning sleeves (17) are installed on the tops of the two screw sleeves (6), and positioning rods (16) are installed on the tops of the two connecting plates (15). The two positioning rods (16) pass through the two positioning sleeves (17) respectively.

6. The splash-proof structure of a tool magazine for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: A chuck (13) is installed on the side of the tool magazine body (7) opposite to the two protective covers (9).

7. The splash-proof structure of a tool magazine for a vertical machining center according to claim 6, characterized in that: The two protective covers (9) are provided with an opening on one side opposite to the clamping plate (13) and are not sealed.

8. The splash-proof structure of a tool magazine for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing block (22) is inserted into the fixing groove (21), and a handle (14) is installed at the rear end of the collecting bin (10).

9. The splash-proof structure of a tool magazine for a vertical machining center according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fixing plate (1) is welded to the bottom of the support frame (2), and the fixing plate (1) is provided with fixing holes (11) in a rectangular array.