Automatic feeding and discharging device based on horizontal numerical control lathe

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic feeding and discharging device based on a horizontal numerically-controlled lathe, which comprises a numerically-controlled lathe, a cross beam, a transverse moving component, a sliding table, a truss manipulator, a dot-matrix stock bin and a support pillar, one end of the cross beam is reinforced and mounted at the top of the numerically-controlled lathe, and the other end of the cross beam is vertically connected with the support pillar to form a truss; the transverse moving assembly is installed in the cross beam, the sliding table is connected with the transverse moving assembly and slides on the cross beam, the longitudinal moving assembly is connected into the sliding table, the truss mechanical arm is connected to the bottom of the longitudinal moving assembly, and the dot-matrix type stock bin is installed on the side of the numerical control machine tool. The device has the beneficial effects that the automatic production degree is high, the manual operation time is shortened, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of auxiliary equipment for numerically controlled machine tools, and in particular to an automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal numerically controlled lathe. Background Art

[0002] CNC lathe is one of the most widely used CNC machine tools. It is mainly used for cutting inner and outer cylindrical surfaces of shaft parts or disc parts, inner and outer conical surfaces of arbitrary cone angles, complex rotary inner and outer curved surfaces, and cylindrical and conical threads, and can also perform grooving, drilling, reaming, reaming and boring, etc.

[0003] Traditional loading and unloading devices often require manual operation. The worker needs to load the rough material of the workpiece to be processed on the chuck of the lathe, then install the corresponding processing tool, set the corresponding parameters, close the movable door of the cutting area, start the processing, and the CNC lathe will perform cutting processing according to the established program. After the processing is completed, the chuck will automatically release the workpiece, and the operator needs to remove the processed workpiece and place it in the discharge box. After the entire process is completed, the processing of the next workpiece requires repeating the above action flow, which requires manual operation, greatly affecting production efficiency. In addition, the labor intensity is high and it is easy to cause work-related accidents. Utility Model Content

[0004] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe, which has the advantages of a high degree of automated production, reduces manual operation time, and improves production efficiency, thereby solving the problem that processing the next workpiece requires repeating the above action process, which requires manual operation to complete, greatly affecting production efficiency, and has high manual labor intensity, which is prone to work-related accidents.

[0006] (II) Technical solution

[0007] In order to achieve the above advantages of high degree of automated production, reduced manual operation time and improved production efficiency, the specific technical solutions adopted by the utility model are as follows:

[0008] An automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe, comprising a CNC machine tool, a crossbeam, a transverse moving component, a slide, a truss manipulator, a lattice material bin, and a support column. One end of the crossbeam is reinforced and installed on the top of the CNC machine tool, and the other end is vertically connected to the support column to form a truss. The transverse moving component is installed inside the crossbeam, the slide is connected to the transverse moving component and slides on the crossbeam, a longitudinal moving component is connected inside the slide, the truss manipulator is connected to the bottom of the longitudinal moving component, and the lattice material bin is installed on the side of the CNC machine tool.

[0009] Furthermore, the lateral movement component includes an X-axis linear guide, an X-axis rack, an X-axis slider pair and an X-axis motor. The two sets of X-axis linear guides are arranged in parallel above and below the X-axis rack. The X-axis slider pair is slidably connected to the X-axis linear guide. The X-axis motor is installed on the slide. The driving end of the X-axis motor is provided with an X-axis gear, and the X-axis gear is meshed and connected with the X-axis rack.

[0010] Furthermore, the slide is provided with installation grooves for convenient installation of the lateral moving component and the longitudinal moving component.

[0011] Furthermore, the longitudinal moving component includes a Z-axis linear guide, a Z-axis rack, a Z-axis slider pair and a Z-axis motor. The Z-axis linear guide is installed on the left and right sides of the Z-axis rack, the Z-axis slider pair is slidably connected to the Z-axis linear guide, the Z-axis motor is installed on the slide and is located on the opposite side of the X-axis motor, and a Z-axis gear is provided at the driving end of the Z-axis motor, and the Z-axis gear is meshed and connected with the Z-axis rack.

[0012] Furthermore, a PLC controller is installed at the front end of the dot matrix silo, and the dot matrix silo is provided with a mounting frame, a silo, a slide rail, and a guardrail. The mounting frame is reinforced and installed on the side of the CNC machine tool, the slide rail is arranged on the surface of the mounting frame, the silo slides on the slide rail, and the guardrail is fixedly installed on the mounting frame and covers the top of the silo.

[0013] Furthermore, the X-axis motor and the Z-axis motor are connected with a reducer, and the X-axis motor and the Z-axis motor are correspondingly provided with an X-axis driver and a Z-axis driver, and the X-axis driver and the Z-axis driver are electrically connected to the touch screen.

[0014] Furthermore, the truss manipulator includes a soft claw component, a hard claw component and a rotating seat, the soft claw component and the hard claw component are rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the upper end of the rotating seat is connected to the longitudinal moving component.

[0015] Furthermore, the PLC controller is a Mitsubishi FX3U system FX3U-48MT model PLC, and a touch screen is provided on the PLC controller, through which the system operation status is monitored in real time, system parameters are set, and data is recorded and stored. At the same time, the touch screen also has the ability to process I / O signals and return control commands to the PLC.

[0016] (III) Beneficial effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] It realizes the automatic integrated processing of feeding, loading, picking and unloading of workpieces, with high degree of automated production, simple processing and manufacturing, easy assembly and maintenance, reduced manual operation time and improved production efficiency. The beam and column are installed on the CNC machine tool, and the X-axis and Z-axis transmission systems are driven by corresponding motors. After the speed is reduced by the reducer, the X-axis gear is meshed with the X-axis rack, and the Z-axis gear is meshed with the Z-axis rack to convert the motor rotation motion into linear motion in the horizontal and vertical directions. The PLC controller controls the up and down and left and right movements of the truss manipulator through the X-axis driver and the Z-axis driver, thereby realizing the precise positioning and control of the truss manipulator. The soft claw component and the hard claw component are rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the upper end of the rotating seat is connected to the longitudinal moving component. It is mainly used to grab the processed parts and feed them to the material bin; while the hand claw is a hard claw, which is mainly used to grab the blank to be processed and install it on the CNC lathe for processing. Specifically, the PLC controller transmits the target position to the servo driver, which achieves accurate movement of the truss manipulator by precisely controlling the position of the X-axis motor and the Z-axis motor, and ultimately moves the end effector of the truss manipulator precisely to the target position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the truss manipulator 5 in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lateral moving component 3 in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transverse slide 4 in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dot matrix silo 6 in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of the working principle of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 It is a control principle block diagram of the PLC controller 12;

[0027] Figure 8 This is the circuit diagram of the X-axis driver;

[0028] Fig. 9 This is the circuit diagram of the Z-axis driver.

[0029] In the figure: CNC machine tool 1, crossbeam 2, lateral moving assembly 3, slide 4, truss manipulator 5, dot matrix silo 6, support column 7, longitudinal moving assembly 8, PLC controller 12, X-axis linear guide 31, X-axis rack 32, X-axis slider pair 33, X-axis motor 34, X-axis gear 35, Z-axis linear guide 81, Z-axis rack 82, Z-axis slider pair 83 and Z-axis motor 84, Z-axis gear 85, mounting frame 61, silo 62, slide rail 63, guardrail 64, soft claw component 10, hard claw component 11, rotating seat 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] To further illustrate each embodiment, the present invention provides drawings, which are part of the disclosure of the present invention and are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments. They can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, ordinary technicians in the field should be able to understand other possible implementation methods and advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0031] According to an embodiment of the utility model, an automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe is provided.

[0032] The present invention is now further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. Figure 1 As shown, according to an embodiment of the utility model, an automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe includes a CNC machine tool 1, a beam 2, a transverse moving component 3, a slide 4, a truss manipulator 5, a lattice material bin 6, and a support column 7. One end of the beam 2 is reinforced and installed on the top of the CNC machine tool 1, and the other end is vertically connected to the support column 7 to form a truss. The transverse moving component 3 is installed inside the beam 2, the slide 4 is connected to the transverse moving component 3 and slides on the beam 2, the slide 4 is connected with a longitudinal moving component 8, the truss manipulator 5 is connected to the bottom of the longitudinal moving component 8, and the lattice material bin 6 is installed on the side of the CNC machine tool 1.

[0033] like Figure 3As shown, as a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the lateral movement component 3 includes an X-axis linear guide 31, an X-axis rack 32, an X-axis slider pair 33 and an X-axis motor 34, two sets of X-axis linear guides 31 are arranged in parallel above and below the X-axis rack 32, the X-axis slider pair 33 is slidably connected to the X-axis linear guide 31, the X-axis motor 34 is installed on the slide 4, and the driving end of the X-axis motor 34 is provided with an X-axis gear 35, and the X-axis gear 35 is meshed and connected with the X-axis rack 32.

[0034] like Figure 3 As shown, as a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the slide 4 is provided with installation grooves for convenient installation of the lateral moving component 3 and the longitudinal moving component 8.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, as a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the longitudinal moving assembly 8 includes a Z-axis linear guide 81, a Z-axis rack 82, a Z-axis slider pair 83 and a Z-axis motor 84. The Z-axis linear guide 81 is installed on the left and right sides of the Z-axis rack 82, and the Z-axis slider pair 83 is slidably connected to the Z-axis linear guide 81. The Z-axis motor 84 is installed on the slide 4 and is located on the opposite side of the X-axis motor 34. The driving end of the Z-axis motor 84 is provided with a Z-axis gear 85, and the Z-axis gear 85 is meshed and connected with the Z-axis rack 82. The X-axis and Z-axis transmission systems are driven by servo motors. After the speed is reduced by the reducer, the gear rack mechanism converts the motor rotational motion into linear motion in the horizontal and vertical directions. The two motion axis transmission systems of the truss manipulator are realized.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, as a preferred technical solution of the utility model, a PLC controller 12 is installed at the front end of the dot matrix silo 6, and the dot matrix silo 6 is provided with a mounting frame 61, a silo 62, a slide rail 63, and a guardrail 64. The mounting frame 61 is reinforced and installed on the side of the CNC machine tool 1, the slide rail 63 is arranged on the surface of the mounting frame 61, the silo 62 slides on the slide rail 63, and the guardrail 64 is fixedly installed on the mounting frame 61 and covers the top of the silo 62.

[0037] like Figure 6 As shown, as a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the X-axis motor 34 and the Z-axis motor 84 are connected with a reducer, and the X-axis motor 34 and the Z-axis motor 84 are correspondingly provided with an X-axis driver and a Z-axis driver, and the X-axis driver, the Z-axis driver and the touch screen 13 are electrically connected.

[0038] like Figure 2As shown, as a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the truss manipulator 5 includes a soft claw component 10, a hard claw component 11 and a rotating seat 9, the soft claw component 10 and the hard claw component 11 are rotatably connected to the rotating seat 9, and the upper end of the rotating seat 9 is connected to the longitudinal moving component 8. It is mainly used to grab the processed parts and return them to the silo; while the hand claw 2 is a hard claw, which is mainly used to grab the blank to be processed and install it on the CNC lathe for processing.

[0039] like Figure 6-9 As shown, as a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the PLC controller 12 is a Mitsubishi FX3U system FX3U-48MT model PLC, and the PLC controller 9 is provided with a touch screen 13, which monitors the system operation status in real time, sets system parameters, and records and stores data through the touch screen 13. At the same time, the touch screen also has the ability to process I / O signals and return control commands to the PLC.

[0040] Working principle: The crossbeam 2 and the column 7 are installed on the CNC machine tool 1. The X-axis and Z-axis transmission systems are driven by the corresponding motors. After the speed is reduced by the reducer, the X-axis gear 35 is meshed with the X-axis rack 32, and the Z-axis gear 85 is meshed with the Z-axis rack 82 to convert the motor rotational motion into linear motion in the horizontal and vertical directions. The PLC controller 13 controls the up and down and left and right movements of the truss manipulator 5 through the X-driver and the Z-driver, thereby realizing the precise positioning and control of the truss manipulator 5. The soft claw component 10 and the hard claw component 11 are rotatably connected to the rotating seat 9, and the upper end of the rotating seat 9 is connected to the longitudinal moving component 8. It is mainly used to grab the processed parts and feed them to the bin 62; while the hand claw 2 is a hard claw, which is mainly used to grab the blank to be processed and install it on the CNC lathe for processing. Specifically, the PLC controller 13 transmits the target position to the servo driver, which realizes the accurate movement of the truss manipulator 5 by accurately controlling the position of the X-axis motor 34 and the Z-axis motor 84, and finally accurately moves the end effector of the truss manipulator 5 to the target position.

[0041] It realizes the automatic integrated processing of feeding, loading, picking and unloading of workpieces, has the advantages of high degree of automated production, simple processing and manufacturing, easy assembly and maintenance, reduced manual operation time and improved production efficiency.

[0042] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms such as "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation" and "screw-on" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated 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, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe, characterized in that: It comprises a numerical control machine tool (1), a crossbeam (2), a transverse moving component (3), a slide (4), a truss manipulator (5), a lattice material bin (6), and a support column (7). One end of the crossbeam (2) is reinforced and installed on the top of the numerical control machine tool (1), and the other end is vertically connected to the support column (7) to form a truss. The transverse moving component (3) is installed inside the crossbeam (2). The slide (4) is connected to the transverse moving component (3) and slides on the crossbeam (2). A longitudinal moving component (8) is connected inside the slide (4). The truss manipulator (5) is connected to the bottom of the longitudinal moving component (8). The lattice material bin (6) is installed on the side of the numerical control machine tool (1).

2. The automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The lateral movement assembly (3) comprises an X-axis linear guide rail (31), an X-axis rack (32), an X-axis slider pair (33) and an X-axis motor (34); the two sets of X-axis linear guide rails (31) are arranged in parallel above and below the X-axis rack (32); the X-axis slider pair (33) is slidably connected to the X-axis linear guide rail (31); the X-axis motor (34) is installed on the slide table (4); the driving end of the X-axis motor (34) is provided with an X-axis gear (35); and the X-axis gear (35) is meshedly connected to the X-axis rack (32).

3. The automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The slide table (4) is provided with installation grooves for convenient installation of the transverse movement component (3) and the longitudinal movement component (8).

4. The automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The longitudinal moving assembly (8) comprises a Z-axis linear guide (81), a Z-axis rack (82), a Z-axis slider pair (83) and a Z-axis motor (84); the Z-axis linear guide (81) is mounted on the left and right sides of the Z-axis rack (82); the Z-axis slider pair (83) is slidably connected to the Z-axis linear guide (81); the Z-axis motor (84) is mounted on the slide table (4) and is located on the opposite side of the X-axis motor (34); a Z-axis gear (85) is provided at the driving end of the Z-axis motor (84); and the Z-axis gear (85) is meshedly connected to the Z-axis rack (82).

5. The automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A PLC controller (12) is installed at the front end of the dot matrix material bin (6). The dot matrix material bin (6) is provided with a mounting frame (61), a material bin (62), a slide rail (63), and a guardrail (64). The mounting frame (61) is reinforced and installed on the side of the CNC machine tool (1). The slide rail (63) is arranged on the surface of the mounting frame (61). The material bin (62) slides on the slide rail (63). The guardrail (64) is fixedly installed on the mounting frame (61) and covers the top of the material bin (62).

6. The automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The X-axis motor (34) and the Z-axis motor (84) are connected with a reducer, and the X-axis motor (34) and the Z-axis motor (84) are correspondingly provided with an X-axis driver and a Z-axis driver, and the X-axis driver and the Z-axis driver are electrically connected to the touch screen (13).

7. The automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The truss manipulator (5) comprises a soft claw component (10), a hard claw component (11) and a rotating seat (9); the soft claw component (10) and the hard claw component (11) are rotatably connected to the rotating seat (9); and the upper end of the rotating seat (9) is connected to the longitudinal moving component (8).

8. The automatic loading and unloading device based on a horizontal CNC lathe according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The PLC controller (12) is a Mitsubishi FX3U system FX3U-48MT model PLC. The PLC controller (12) is provided with a touch screen (13), which is used to monitor the system operation status in real time, set system parameters, and record and store data through the touch screen (13).

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