Vertical machining center clamp

By designing pluggable clamping blocks and vertical machining center fixtures for fixing components, the problem that clamps cannot be replaced according to the shape of the workpiece in the prior art is solved, and the flexibility and machining accuracy of the machining center are improved.

CN222857390UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-13ANHUI XUTIAN INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421846256.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-01
Publication Date
2025-05-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-01

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Technical Problem

The existing vertical machining center fixtures cannot replace the clamp frame according to the shape and size of the workpiece, limiting the flexibility and machining range of the machining center.

Method used

A vertical machining center fixture is designed, including pluggable clamping blocks and fixing components, and the rapid replacement and precise positioning of clamping blocks are achieved through cylinder drive and return spring mechanisms.

Benefits of technology

This design allows the vertical machining center to adapt to a variety of machining tasks, provide more accurate clamping points and positioning methods, reduce machining errors, and improve machining accuracy and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vertical machining center clamp, which relates to the technical field of center clamps and comprises a worktable, an air cylinder is mounted at the upper end of the worktable, one end of the air cylinder is in threaded connection with a moving block, a fixed block is fixedly connected to the upper end of the worktable, and mounting grooves are formed in the upper ends of the fixed block and the moving block. A clamping block is movably connected into the mounting groove, a clamping groove is formed in the upper end of the clamping block, the clamping block is connected with the mounting groove in an inserted mode, connecting blocks are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the two ends of the clamping block, and fixing assemblies are mounted in the connecting blocks. By the adoption of the structure, the clamping blocks can be rapidly replaced according to the shapes, sizes and machining requirements of different workpieces, so that the vertical machining center can easily deal with diversified machining tasks, the clamping blocks designed for the specific workpieces can provide more accurate clamping points and positioning modes, and the machining efficiency is improved. And the stability and the accuracy of the workpiece in the machining process are ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of center clamps, in particular to a vertical machining center clamp. Background Art

[0002] The fixture of the vertical machining center is a tooling device for clamping the workpiece. Its key role is to fix the workpiece and ensure that the workpiece will not move or become unstable during the machining process, thereby improving the machining quality and efficiency. These fixtures are not only compact and strong, but also flexible, easy to operate, safe and reliable. On the vertical machining center, the fixture not only clamps the workpiece, but also uses the positioning surfaces in all directions as reference datums to determine the zero point of the workpiece programming.

[0003] Publication number "CN219684653U" is a vertical machining center fixture, which relates to the field of fixture technology. The vertical machining center fixture includes a mounting box, a driving mechanism and a fixing mechanism. Two sets of movable slots are provided on the mounting box. Two sets of movable plates are provided above the mounting box. A rotating rod is rotatably installed on the outer wall of one side of the movable plate. A clamping frame is fixedly installed on one end of the rotating rod. The driving mechanism is provided on the mounting box. The vertical machining center fixture clamps the workpiece. Compared with the traditional vertical machining center fixture, the vertical machining center fixture adopts a gear transmission method during use, which will not cause wear and tear after long-term use, affecting the transmission accuracy. At the same time, it does not require users to apply oil regularly for maintenance, which is convenient to use. In addition, the clamping angle can be adjusted, which is suitable for clamping at various angles. It has a wide range of uses and is easy to promote and use.

[0004] Although the above-mentioned utility model does not require users to apply engine oil regularly for maintenance and is easy to use, the clamping angle can be adjusted and it is suitable for clamping at various angles. It has a wide range of uses and is easy to promote and use. However, the clamping frame cannot be replaced according to the shape of the clamped workpiece and can only adapt to the shape of workpieces within a limited range. This greatly limits the flexibility of the machining center, and workpieces with complex shapes or special sizes cannot be processed on the vertical machining center, thereby limiting the machining range of the machining center. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems mentioned in the background technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a vertical machining center fixture to solve the problem that the clamping frame cannot be replaced according to the shape of the clamped workpiece and can only adapt to the shape of the workpiece within a limited range, which greatly limits the flexibility of the machining center.

[0006] The above technical objectives of the utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A vertical machining center fixture, comprising a workbench, a cylinder is installed at the upper end of the workbench, a moving block is threadedly connected to one end of the cylinder, a fixed block is fixedly connected to the upper end of the workbench, a mounting groove is provided at the upper ends of the fixed block and the moving block, a clamping block is movably connected inside the mounting groove, a clamping groove is provided at the upper end of the clamping block, the clamping block and the mounting groove are plugged, connecting blocks are symmetrically fixedly connected at both ends of the clamping block, and a fixing component is installed inside the connecting block;

[0008] The fixing assembly comprises a cavity, a return spring, a movable plate, a locking block and an inclined surface, a cavity is provided inside the connecting block, one end of the cavity is symmetrically fixedly connected with a return spring, the other end of the return spring is fixedly connected with the movable plate, the movable plate and the cavity are slidingly connected, the end of the movable plate away from the return spring is fixedly connected with the locking block, the end of the locking block away from the return spring is fixedly connected with the locking block, the end of the locking block away from the movable plate extends out of the side end of the connecting block, the bottom end of the locking block is set as an inclined surface, the upper ends of the fixed block and the movable block are symmetrically provided with connecting grooves, the connecting grooves are plug-in connected with the connecting block, one end of the connecting groove is provided with a locking groove, and the locking groove The locking block is card-connected, and an unlocking block is slidably connected inside the locking groove. The end of the unlocking block away from the locking block extends out side ends of a fixed block and a movable block respectively. The locking block has symmetrically fixed limit blocks at both ends. The locking groove has symmetrically arranged limit slots inside. The limit slots and the limit blocks are slidably connected, and the clamping blocks can be quickly replaced according to the shapes, sizes and processing requirements of different workpieces. This enables the vertical machining center to easily cope with a variety of processing tasks, and the clamping blocks designed for specific workpieces can provide more precise clamping points and positioning methods, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the workpiece during processing, and helping to reduce processing errors caused by unstable clamping or inaccurate positioning.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, positioning grooves are symmetrically opened at the bottom end of the installation groove, and a positioning block is symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom end of the clamping block. The positioning block and the positioning groove are plug-in, which can achieve precise matching between the clamping block and the installation groove, ensuring that the clamping block can be accurately positioned at the specified position during the installation process, which helps to reduce processing errors caused by inaccurate positioning and improve the processing accuracy of the workpiece.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, T-shaped grooves are symmetrically opened on the upper end of the workbench, and a T-shaped block is symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom end of the moving block. The T-shaped block and the T-shaped groove are slidably connected, which can provide precise guiding effect, ensuring that the moving block can move smoothly along a predetermined trajectory under the push of the cylinder, which helps to reduce the deviation and shaking of the moving block during the movement process and improve the accuracy and stability of positioning.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, one end of the moving block close to the fixed block is symmetrically fixedly connected to the limiting column, and one end of the fixed block close to the moving block is symmetrically opened with limiting holes, and the limiting holes and the limiting columns are plug-in, which can ensure that the moving block accurately reaches the preset position under the push of the cylinder, reduces the processing error caused by position offset or deviation, and improves the processing accuracy.

[0012] As an optimal technical solution, an anti-skid pad is glued inside the clamping groove, and anti-skid bumps are arranged on the surface of the anti-skid pad. The anti-skid pad is made of rubber, which can prevent the workpiece from loosening or shifting due to vibration, thereby ensuring the stability of the processing process.

[0013] In summary, the utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] In the utility model, the clamping blocks are respectively inserted into the installation grooves opened at the upper ends of the fixed block and the movable block, and the connecting block is inserted into the connecting groove. During the insertion process, the extrusion force exerts pressure on the inclined surface at the bottom end of the locking block, so that the locking block drives the movable plate to compress the reset spring, and the locking block retracts into the cavity. Then, when the locking block moves to the locking groove, the reset spring resets, and the movable plate rebounds to drive the locking block to pop out. The locking block is clamped and fixed to the locking groove to complete the installation of the clamping block. The clamping block can be quickly replaced according to the shape, size and processing requirements of different workpieces. This enables the vertical machining center to easily cope with a variety of processing tasks, and the clamping block designed for a specific workpiece can provide a more precise clamping point and positioning method, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the workpiece during the processing, and helping to reduce processing errors caused by unstable clamping or inaccurate positioning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the fixing block of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the clamping block of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of a fixing component of the utility model.

[0019] : Illustration numerals: 1. workbench; 2. cylinder; 3. fixed block; 4. moving block; 5. T-slot; 6. T-block; 7. limit column; 8. limit hole; 9. mounting slot; 10. clamping block; 11. positioning block; 12. positioning slot; 13. clamping slot; 14. connecting block; 15. connecting slot; 16. fixing assembly; 161. cavity; 162. return spring; 163. moving plate; 164. locking block; 165. inclined plane; 17. locking slot; 18. unlocking block; 19. limit slot; 20. limit block; 21. anti-slip pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] Example

[0021] refer to Figures 1 to 4 A vertical machining center fixture described in this embodiment includes a workbench 1, a cylinder 2 is installed on the upper end of the workbench 1, a moving block 4 is threadedly connected to one end of the cylinder 2, a fixed block 3 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the workbench 1, and a mounting groove 9 is opened on the upper ends of the fixed block 3 and the moving block 4. A clamping block 10 is movably connected inside the mounting groove 9, and a clamping groove 13 is opened on the upper end of the clamping block 10. The clamping block 10 and the mounting groove 9 are plug-in, and connecting blocks 14 are symmetrically fixedly connected at both ends of the clamping block 10, and a fixing component 16 is installed inside the connecting block 14;

[0022] The fixing assembly 16 includes a cavity 161, a return spring 162, a movable plate 163, a locking block 164 and an inclined surface 165. The connecting block 14 is provided with a cavity 161 inside. The return spring 162 is symmetrically fixedly connected to one end of the cavity 161. The other end of the return spring 162 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 163. The movable plate 163 is slidably connected to the cavity 161. The end of the movable plate 163 away from the return spring 162 is fixedly connected to the locking block 164. The end of the locking block 164 away from the return spring 162 is fixedly connected to the locking block 164. The end of the locking block 164 away from the movable plate 163 extends out of the side end of the connecting block 14. The bottom end of the locking block 164 is set as an inclined surface 165. The upper ends of the fixed block 3 and the movable block 4 are symmetrically provided with connecting grooves 15. The connecting groove 15 is plug-in connected to the connecting block 14, and a locking groove 17 is provided at one end of the connecting groove 15. The locking groove 17 is snap-connected with the locking block 164. The clamping block 10 is respectively inserted into the mounting groove 9 provided at the upper ends of the fixed block 3 and the movable block 4, and the connecting block 14 is inserted into the connecting groove 15. During the insertion process, the extrusion force exerts pressure on the inclined surface 165 at the bottom end of the locking block 164, so that the locking block 164 drives the movable plate 163 to compress the reset spring 162, and the locking block 164 retracts into the cavity 161. Then, when the locking block 164 moves to the locking groove 17, the reset spring 162 is reset, and the movable plate 163 rebounds to drive the locking block 164 to pop out, and the locking block 164 is snap-connected and fixed with the locking groove 17 to complete the installation of the clamping block 10.

[0023] refer to Figure 4 , an unlocking block 18 is slidably connected inside the locking groove 17, and one end of the unlocking block 18 away from the locking block 164 extends out of the side ends of the fixed block 3 and the movable block 4 respectively, and the two ends of the locking block 164 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the limiting block 20, and the limiting groove 19 is symmetrically arranged inside the locking groove 17. The limiting groove 19 and the limiting block 20 are slidably connected, pushing the unlocking block 18, so that the unlocking block 18 slides inside the locking groove 17, and at the same time, the limiting block 20 slides inside the limiting groove 19, and the unlocking block 18 pushes the locking block 164, so that the locking block 164 drives the movable plate 163 to compress the reset spring 162, and at the same time, the locking block 164 retracts into the cavity 161, and the locking block 164 ends the clamping connection with the locking groove 17, and then the clamping block 10 is lifted upward to end the insertion of the clamping block 10 with the mounting groove 9, and the disassembly of the clamping block 10 is completed.

[0024] refer to Figures 2 to 3 A positioning groove 12 is symmetrically opened at the bottom end of the installation groove 9, and a positioning block 11 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom end of the clamping block 10. The positioning block 11 and the positioning groove 12 are plug-in. The clamping block 10 is respectively inserted into the installation groove 9 opened at the upper end of the fixed block 3 and the movable block 4, and the positioning block 11 is inserted into the positioning groove 12.

[0025] refer to Figure 1 A T-shaped groove 5 is symmetrically opened on the upper end of the workbench 1, and a T-shaped block 6 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom end of the moving block 4. The T-shaped block 6 and the T-shaped groove 5 are slidably connected. When the cylinder 2 is started and the cylinder 2 is controlled to push the moving block 4 to move, the T-shaped block 6 under the moving block 4 slides inside the T-shaped groove 5.

[0026] refer to Figure 1 to Figure 2 The end of the moving block 4 close to the fixed block 3 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the limiting column 7, and the end of the fixed block 3 close to the moving block 4 is symmetrically provided with a limiting hole 8, and the limiting hole 8 is plugged into the limiting column 7. Start the cylinder 2 and control the cylinder 2 to push the moving block 4 to move, so that the moving block 4 is merged with the fixed block 3, and at the same time the limiting column 7 is inserted into the limiting hole 8.

[0027] refer to Figure 3 An anti-skid pad 21 is glued inside the clamping groove 13, and anti-skid bumps are arranged on the surface of the anti-skid pad 21. The anti-skid pad 21 is made of rubber, which plays a buffering role between the clamping block 10 and the workpiece, and can effectively absorb the vibration and impact force generated during the processing. Moreover, the rubber material is relatively soft, and when in contact with the workpiece, it can reduce the damage to the workpiece surface caused by friction and extrusion.

[0028] Principle and advantages of use: First, according to the shape of the workpiece to be processed, select the clamping block 10 that matches the clamping groove 13, and then insert the clamping block 10 into the installation groove 9 opened at the upper ends of the fixed block 3 and the movable block 4 respectively, and insert the connecting block 14 into the connecting groove 15. During the insertion process, the extrusion force exerts pressure on the inclined surface 165 at the bottom end of the locking block 164, so that the locking block 164 drives the movable plate 163 to compress the reset spring 162, and the locking block 164 retracts into the cavity 161. Then, when the locking block 164 moves to the locking groove 17, The reset spring 162 is reset, and the movable plate 163 rebounds to drive the locking block 164 to pop out, and the locking block 164 is clamped and fixed with the locking groove 17 to complete the installation of the clamping block 10, and the workpiece is placed inside the clamping groove 13 of the clamping block 10 at the upper end of the fixed block 3, and then the cylinder 2 is started to control the cylinder 2 to push the movable block 4 forward, so that the movable block 4 merges with the fixed block 3, and at the same time, the limiting column 7 is inserted into the limiting hole 8, and the clamping groove 13 of the clamping block 10 at the upper end of the movable block 4 and the clamping groove 13 of the clamping block 10 at the upper end of the fixed block 3 clamp and fix the workpiece at the same time;

[0029] The utility model can quickly replace the clamping block 10 according to the shapes, sizes and processing requirements of different workpieces, which enables the vertical machining center to easily cope with various machining tasks. Moreover, the clamping block 10 designed for a specific workpiece can provide a more precise clamping point and positioning method, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the workpiece during the machining process, and helping to reduce machining errors caused by unstable clamping or inaccurate positioning.

Claims

1. A vertical machining center fixture, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: A cylinder (2) is installed on the upper end of the workbench (1), and a moving block (4) is threadedly connected to one end of the cylinder (2). A fixed block (3) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the workbench (1). A mounting groove (9) is provided on the upper ends of the fixed block (3) and the moving block (4). A clamping block (10) is movably connected inside the mounting groove (9). A clamping groove (13) is provided on the upper end of the clamping block (10). The clamping block (10) and the mounting groove (9) are plug-connected. Connecting blocks (14) are symmetrically fixedly connected at both ends of the clamping block (10), and a fixing component (16) is installed inside the connecting block (14). The fixing assembly (16) comprises a cavity (161), a return spring (162), a movable plate (163), a locking block (164) and an inclined surface (165). The connecting block (14) is provided with a cavity (161) inside. The return spring (162) is symmetrically fixedly connected to one end of the cavity (161). The other end of the return spring (162) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (163). The movable plate (163) is slidably connected to the cavity (161). The end of the movable plate (163) away from the return spring (162) is fixedly connected to the locking block (164). The end of the locking block (164) away from the return spring (162) is fixedly connected to the locking block (164). The end of the locking block (164) away from the return spring (162) extends out of the side end of the connecting block (14). The bottom end of the locking block (164) is set as an inclined surface (165).

2. A vertical machining center fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper ends of the fixed block (3) and the movable block (4) are symmetrically provided with connecting grooves (15), the connecting grooves (15) and the connecting blocks (14) are plug-connected, one end of the connecting grooves (15) is provided with a locking groove (17), and the locking groove (17) and the locking block (164) are snap-connected.

3. A vertical machining center fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: An unlocking block (18) is slidably connected inside the locking groove (17); one end of the unlocking block (18) away from the locking block (164) extends out of the side ends of the fixed block (3) and the movable block (4), respectively; two ends of the locking block (164) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the limiting block (20); limiting grooves (19) are symmetrically provided inside the locking groove (17); and the limiting grooves (19) and the limiting block (20) are slidably connected.

4. A vertical machining center fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning groove (12) is symmetrically provided at the bottom end of the installation groove (9), and a positioning block (11) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom end of the clamping block (10), and the positioning block (11) and the positioning groove (12) are plug-connected.

5. The vertical machining center fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the workbench (1) is symmetrically provided with a T-shaped groove (5), and the bottom end of the moving block (4) is symmetrically fixedly connected with a T-shaped block (6), and the T-shaped block (6) and the T-shaped groove (5) are slidably connected.

6. A vertical machining center fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the movable block (4) close to the fixed block (3) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the limiting column (7); one end of the fixed block (3) close to the movable block (4) is symmetrically provided with limiting holes (8); the limiting holes (8) are plug-connected with the limiting columns (7).

7. A vertical machining center fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-skid pad (21) is glued inside the clamping groove (13), and anti-skid protrusions are provided on the surface of the anti-skid pad (21). The material of the anti-skid pad (21) is rubber.

Citation Information

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  • Vertical machining center clamp

    CN219684653U

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