Clamping device for milling machine

By designing a clamping device for milling machines with multi-direction clamping and horizontal movement, the problem of vertical lifting table milling machines being unable to accurately cut after workpieces are fixed is solved, stable clamping and flexible machining of workpieces are achieved, and processing efficiency is improved.

CN222890910UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23TIANJIN KEWEIDA ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421659789.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-15
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-15

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Technical Problem

After the vertical lifting table milling machine is fixed, the spindle stroke is limited and the workpiece surface cannot be accurately cut, resulting in incomplete processing and affecting efficiency.

Method used

A clamping device for milling machines is designed, including a support plate, a workbench, a moving clamping plate, a side clamping mechanism and a horizontal moving mechanism. The multi-directional clamping and horizontal movement of the workpiece are realized through the motor driving the threaded rod and the clamping plate, thereby improving clamping stability and machining flexibility.

Benefits of technology

The clamping and fixing strength of the workpiece is improved, the possibility of sliding during processing is reduced, and the stable clamping around the workpiece is achieved. The machining position is adjusted through the horizontal movement function, which improves the processing efficiency and use effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamping device for a milling machine, and particularly relates to the field of clamping devices, which comprises a support plate arranged on a milling machine workbench, the top of the support plate is provided with a workbench, two sides of the top of the workbench are symmetrically provided with movable clamping plates, one side of each movable clamping plate is provided with a side clamping mechanism, and the other side of each movable clamping plate is provided with a clamping mechanism. A horizontal moving mechanism is arranged between the supporting plate and the workbench. Firstly, the third motor is started to control the movable clamping plate to clamp the two sides of the workpiece, the second motor is started to control the fixed clamping plate to clamp the other two sides of the workpiece, the clamping and fixing strength of the workpiece can be improved, the sliding possibility of the workpiece during machining is reduced, and the fixing strength is improved; by starting a fourth motor, the workbench can be controlled to drive the workpiece to horizontally move according to needs during machining and manufacturing, the positions of the workpiece and the milling cutter are adjusted, and therefore the effect of adjusting the machining position is achieved, and adjustment and use are convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clamping devices, and more specifically, to a clamping device for a milling machine. Background Art

[0002] Milling machines mainly refer to machine tools that use milling cutters to process various surfaces of workpieces. Usually, the main motion is the rotation of the milling cutter, and the movement of the workpiece and the milling cutter is the feed motion. It can process planes, grooves, various curved surfaces, gears, etc. When the milling machine processes the workpiece, it needs to use a clamping device to clamp the workpiece;

[0003] At present, after the workpiece is clamped on the vertical lifting table milling machine, the workpiece is fixed on the clamping platform, and the cutting position can only be controlled by moving the spindle in the x, y and z directions. When the spindle stroke is limited, the surface of the workpiece cannot be accurately cut, resulting in incomplete workpiece processing and affecting workpiece processing efficiency;

[0004] The Chinese patent application number CN202320492558.0 discloses an angle-adjustable clamping device for a vertical lift table milling machine, comprising a vertical lift table milling machine, a controller and a workbench, wherein a machine head is installed on the top of the vertical lift table milling machine, a controller is installed on one side of the machine head, and a workbench is installed on the surface of the vertical lift table milling machine; the clamping device starts a driving motor to drive the active bevel gear to rotate, and at the same time drives the receiving bevel gear to rotate, and the receiving bevel gear drives the driven bevel gear to rotate, thereby rotating the shaft rod at the top of the driven bevel gear, so that the workbench rotates at an angle, which is convenient for the clamped workpiece to adjust the angle, and convenient for the tool to cut various parts of the workpiece, thereby improving the production efficiency of the workpiece;

[0005] Then, combined with the drawings in its specification, it can be seen that when clamping the workpiece, the screw is manually rotated to control the clamping plates on both sides to clamp the workpiece and achieve fixation. It is inconvenient to limit the clamping of the other two sides of the workpiece during processing, which can easily affect the clamping stability of the workpiece, causing the workpiece to slide during processing, affecting the fixing strength, and after the workpiece is clamped, it is inconvenient to move the workpiece horizontally and adjust the processing position as needed, affecting the use effect. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the above defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a clamping device for a milling machine to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a clamping device for a milling machine, comprising a support plate arranged on a workbench of the milling machine, a workbench arranged on the top of the support plate, movable clamping plates symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the workbench, a side clamping mechanism arranged on one side of the movable clamping plate, a horizontal moving mechanism arranged between the support plate and the workbench, and mounting clamping strips symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the support plate;

[0008] A fastening screw is inserted at the bottom of the mounting clip, a plurality of first limiting sliding grooves are opened at the bottom of the support plate, a first limiting sliding block is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting clip, a first threaded rod is arranged in the middle of one of the first limiting sliding grooves, and a first motor is connected to one end of the first threaded rod;

[0009] A plurality of second limiting sliding grooves are provided on the top of the workbench, and a second limiting sliding block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable splint, wherein a third threaded rod is provided in the middle of one of the second limiting sliding grooves, and a third motor is connected to one end of the third threaded rod.

[0010] Preferably, the cross-sectional shape of the mounting clamp is set to be "L"-shaped, the first limit sliding block is set inside the first limit sliding groove, the first threaded rod passes through the middle of the first limit sliding block and is threadedly connected to the first limit sliding block, and the threads at both ends of the first threaded rod are symmetrical.

[0011] Preferably, the second limit slider is adapted to the second limit slot, the second limit slider is arranged in the middle of the second limit slot, the third threaded rod passes through the second limit slider and is threadedly connected to the second limit slider, and the threads at both ends of the third threaded rod are symmetrical.

[0012] Preferably, the side clamping mechanism includes a first limiting groove opened on one side of the movable clamping plate, a second threaded rod is arranged in the middle of the first limiting groove, one end of the second threaded rod is connected to the second motor, the threads at both ends of the second threaded rod are symmetrical, and fixed clamping plates are symmetrically sleeved on both ends of the second threaded rod, and one end of the fixed clamping plate extends to one side of the movable clamping plate.

[0013] Preferably, the horizontal moving mechanism includes a slide bar fixed to the bottom of the workbench, a slide groove is provided on the top of the support plate, the slide bar is adapted to the slide groove, the slide bar is arranged in the middle of the slide groove, and the cross-sectional shape of the slide bar is arranged to be an isosceles trapezoid.

[0014] Preferably, second limiting grooves are symmetrically provided on both sides of the middle of one of the sliding grooves, and limiting blocks are symmetrically fixedly connected to both ends of the bottom of one of the sliding bars, and the limiting blocks are arranged in the middle of the second limiting groove.

[0015] Preferably, a gear is provided at the bottom of the slide bar, a fourth motor is provided on one side of the gear, and teeth are provided on the bottom wall of the slide bar corresponding to the gear. The gear is meshed with the slide bar.

[0016] Technical effects and advantages of the utility model:

[0017] 1. The utility model first starts the third motor to control the moving clamping plate to clamp the two sides of the workpiece, and starts the second motor to control the fixed clamping plate to clamp the other two sides of the workpiece, which can improve the clamping and fixing strength of the workpiece, reduce the possibility of the workpiece sliding during processing, and improve the fixing strength. By starting the fourth motor, the workbench can be controlled to drive the workpiece to move horizontally as needed during processing and production, and the position of the workpiece and the milling cutter can be adjusted, thereby achieving the function of adjusting the processing position, which is convenient for adjustment and use;

[0018] 2. The utility model also controls the movement of the installation clamping strip by starting the first motor, and can fix the support plate on the milling machine by clamping the installation clamping strip, and can improve the clamping and fixing strength of the installation clamping strip by rotating the fastening screw, and can improve the stability of the movement of the clamping plate by multiple second limiting sliders, improve the stability of the movement of the installation clamping strip by multiple first limiting sliders, improve the stability of the horizontal movement of the workbench by the slide bar, and limit the horizontal movement distance of the workbench by the limit block, thereby improving the use effect;

[0019] In summary, through the mutual influence of the above-mentioned multiple effects, the workpiece can be clamped and fixed on all sides to improve the fixing strength, and the relative position of the workpiece and the milling cutter can be improved as needed to achieve the function of adjusting the processing position, which is convenient for adjustment and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the support plate and the workbench of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a bottom view structural schematic diagram of the support plate of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the support plate of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the mounting clamp strip and the first threaded rod of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the workbench of the utility model when viewed from above.

[0026] Figure 7It is a schematic diagram of the disassembly structure of the workbench and the movable clamping plate of the utility model.

[0027] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. support plate; 2. workbench; 3. movable clamp; 4. fixed clamp; 5. first limit slide groove; 6. mounting clamp; 7. fastening screw; 8. first threaded rod; 9. first motor; 10. first limit slider; 11. first limit groove; 12. second threaded rod; 13. second motor; 14. second limit slider; 15. second limit slide groove; 16. third threaded rod; 17. third motor; 18. sliding groove; 19. second limit groove; 20. slide bar; 21. limit block; 22. gear; 23. fourth motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] As attached Figure 1-7 A clamping device for a milling machine shown in the figure comprises a support plate 1 arranged on a workbench of the milling machine, a workbench 2 is arranged on the top of the support plate 1, a workbench 2 is placed on the workbench 2, movable clamping plates 3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the workbench 2, the movable clamping plates 3 are used to clamp and limit the workpiece on both sides, a side clamping mechanism is arranged on one side of the movable clamping plate 3, and the side clamping mechanism can improve the clamping and fixing stability of the workpiece, a horizontal moving mechanism is arranged between the support plate 1 and the workbench 2, and the workbench 2 can be controlled to drive the workpiece to move horizontally during processing, and mounting clamping strips 6 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the support plate 1, so as to facilitate the installation of the support plate 1 on the milling machine;

[0030] A fastening screw 7 is inserted at the bottom of the installation clamp 6, and a plurality of first limiting slide grooves 5 are opened at the bottom of the support plate 1. A first limiting slider 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the installation clamp 6, and a first threaded rod 8 is arranged in the middle of one of the first limiting slide grooves 5. One end of the first threaded rod 8 is connected to a first motor 9. When the first motor 9 is started to control the rotation of the first threaded rod 8, the two installation clamps 6 can be controlled to move to the opposite side through the first limiting slider 10, so that the installation T-shaped frame of the milling machine can be clamped by the installation clamp 6, which is convenient for installing and fixing the support plate 1, and rotating the fastening screw 7 can improve the installation strength of the installation clamp 6 and improve the use effect;

[0031] A plurality of second limit slide grooves 15 are provided on the top of the workbench 2, and a second limit slider 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable clamp plate 3, wherein a third threaded rod 16 is provided in the middle of one of the second limit slide grooves 15, and a third motor 17 is connected to one end of the third threaded rod 16. The third motor 17 is started to control the third threaded rod 16 to drive the second limit slider 14 to slide inside the second limit slide groove 15, so as to control the two movable clamp plates 3 to move to the opposite side, so as to clamp and fix the two sides of the workpiece.

[0032] As attached Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the cross-sectional shape of the mounting clip 6 is set to be "L"-shaped, the first limit slider 10 is set inside the first limit slide groove 5, the first threaded rod 8 passes through the middle of the first limit slider 10 and is threadedly connected with the first limit slider 10, and the threads at both ends of the first threaded rod 8 are symmetrical. The mounting clip 6 is used to facilitate the installation and fixation of the support plate 1, and the rotation of the first threaded rod 8 can control the two first limit sliders 10 to move to the opposite side, thereby playing a driving role.

[0033] As attached Figure 1 , 7 As shown, the second limit slider 14 is adapted to the second limit slot 15, the second limit slider 14 is arranged in the middle of the second limit slot 15, the third threaded rod 16 passes through the second limit slider 14 and is threadedly connected to the second limit slider 14, the threads at both ends of the third threaded rod 16 are symmetrical, the rotation of the third threaded rod 16 controls the two second limit sliders 14 to move to the opposite side, and by cooperating with the second limit slot 15, the stability of the movement of the movable splint 3 is improved.

[0034] As attached Figure 1 , 6 As shown in Figure 7, the side clamping mechanism includes a first limiting groove 11 opened on one side of the movable clamping plate 3, a second threaded rod 12 is arranged in the middle of the first limiting groove 11, one end of the second threaded rod 12 is connected to a second motor 13, the threads at both ends of the second threaded rod 12 are symmetrical, and the two ends of the second threaded rod 12 are symmetrically sleeved with fixed clamping plates 4, one end of the fixed clamping plate 4 extends to one side of the movable clamping plate 3, and the second motor 13 is started to control the second threaded rod 12 to rotate so that the two fixed clamping plates 4 move to the opposite side, which is convenient for clamping both sides of the workpiece and improves the fixing strength.

[0035] As attached Figure 3 , 4As shown in , 6, the horizontal moving mechanism includes a slide bar 20 fixed at the bottom of the workbench 2, and a sliding groove 18 is opened on the top of the support plate 1. The slide bar 20 is adapted to the sliding groove 18. The slide bar 20 is arranged in the middle of the sliding groove 18. The cross-sectional shape of the slide bar 20 is set to be an isosceles trapezoid. Through the cooperation of the sliding groove 18 and the slide bar 20, the connection strength between the workbench 2 and the support plate 1 is improved, and the workbench 2 can be horizontally moved on the top of the support plate 1.

[0036] As attached Figure 3 , 4 As shown in Figure 6, second limit grooves 19 are symmetrically opened on both sides of the middle of one of the sliding grooves 18, and limit blocks 21 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the two ends of the bottom of one of the sliding bars 20. The limit block 21 is arranged in the middle of the second limit groove 19. Through the cooperation of the limit block 21 and the second limit groove 19, the sliding distance of the workbench 2 on the top of the support plate 1 can be limited, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the workbench 2 and the support plate 1.

[0037] As attached Figure 3 , 4 As shown in FIG. 6 , a gear 22 is provided at the bottom of the slide bar 20, a fourth motor 23 is provided on one side of the gear 22, and teeth are provided on the bottom wall of the slide bar 20 corresponding to the gear 22. The gear 22 is meshed with the slide bar 20, and the fourth motor 23 is started to control the gear 22 to drive the slide bar 20 to move, so as to control the workbench 2 to move horizontally on the top of the support plate 1, which is convenient for driving;

[0038] It is worth noting that a controller is provided on one side of the support plate 1 , and the controller is electrically connected to multiple motors to facilitate control startup. Secondly, the number of fastening screws 7 can be set as needed to improve the installation strength of the mounting clip 6 .

[0039] Working principle of the utility model: when in use, it is only necessary to place the support plate 1 at the installation position of the milling machine, and start the first motor 9 to sequentially control the installation clamp 6 to clamp the T-shaped block on the milling machine, and rotate the fastening screw 7 to achieve the installation and fixation of the support plate 1;

[0040] Place the workpiece on the top of the workbench 2, start the second motor 13 to control the moving clamping plate 3 to clamp the two sides of the workpiece, and then start the second motor 13 to control the fixed clamping plate 4 to clamp the other two sides of the workpiece to fix the workpiece;

[0041] During processing, the fourth motor 23 can be controlled to start and sequentially control the workbench 2 to drive the workpiece to move horizontally, which is convenient for processing and manufacturing and improves the use effect.

[0042] 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. A clamping device for a milling machine, comprising a support plate (1) arranged on a workbench of the milling machine, characterized in that: A workbench (2) is arranged on the top of the support plate (1), movable clamping plates (3) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the workbench (2), a side clamping mechanism is arranged on one side of the movable clamping plate (3), a horizontal moving mechanism is arranged between the support plate (1) and the workbench (2), and mounting clamping strips (6) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the support plate (1); A fastening screw (7) is inserted at the bottom of the mounting clip (6), a plurality of first limiting sliding grooves (5) are opened at the bottom of the support plate (1), a first limiting sliding block (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting clip (6), a first threaded rod (8) is arranged in the middle of one of the first limiting sliding grooves (5), and one end of the first threaded rod (8) is connected to a first motor (9); A plurality of second limiting sliding grooves (15) are provided on the top of the workbench (2); a second limiting sliding block (14) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable clamping plate (3); a third threaded rod (16) is provided in the middle of one of the second limiting sliding grooves (15); and a third motor (17) is connected to one end of the third threaded rod (16).

2. A clamping device for a milling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the mounting clamp (6) is set to be "L"-shaped, the first limiting slider (10) is set inside the first limiting slide groove (5), the first threaded rod (8) passes through the middle of the first limiting slider (10) and is threadedly connected to the first limiting slider (10), and the threads at both ends of the first threaded rod (8) are symmetrical.

3. A clamping device for a milling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second limiting slider (14) is adapted to the second limiting slide groove (15); the second limiting slider (14) is arranged in the middle of the second limiting slide groove (15); the third threaded rod (16) passes through the second limiting slider (14) and is threadedly connected to the second limiting slider (14); and the threads at both ends of the third threaded rod (16) are symmetrical.

4. A clamping device for a milling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side clamping mechanism comprises a first limiting groove (11) provided on one side of the movable clamping plate (3); a second threaded rod (12) is provided in the middle of the first limiting groove (11); one end of the second threaded rod (12) is connected to a second motor (13); threads at both ends of the second threaded rod (12) are symmetrical; fixed clamping plates (4) are symmetrically sleeved on both ends of the second threaded rod (12); and one end of the fixed clamping plate (4) extends to one side of the movable clamping plate (3).

5. The clamping device for a milling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal moving mechanism comprises a slide bar (20) fixed at the bottom of the workbench (2); a slide groove (18) is provided on the top of the support plate (1); the slide bar (20) is adapted to the slide groove (18); the slide bar (20) is arranged in the middle of the slide groove (18); and the cross-sectional shape of the slide bar (20) is arranged to be an isosceles trapezoid.

6. A clamping device for a milling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second limiting groove (19) is symmetrically provided on both sides of the middle of one of the sliding grooves (18), and limiting blocks (21) are symmetrically fixedly connected at both ends of the bottom of one of the sliding bars (20), and the limiting block (21) is arranged in the middle of the second limiting groove (19).

7. The clamping device for a milling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A gear (22) is provided at the bottom of the slide bar (20), a fourth motor (23) is provided on one side of the gear (22), teeth are provided on the bottom wall of the slide bar (20) corresponding to the gear (22), and the gear (22) is meshed with the slide bar (20).

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