CNC minimal quantity lubrication atomizer

By designing a CNC micro-lubricating atomizer, the lubricating oil and air are atomized into micro-grained particles using atomization technology, the waste liquid generated by cutting fluid in the CNC system is solved, the effect of lubrication, cooling and cooling is achieved, and the machine tool life is extended and energy consumption is reduced.

CN222903396UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27DONGGUAN XIANGYU MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421796192.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-26
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-26

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Technical Problem

In the existing CNC system, the cutting fluid generates a large amount of cutting waste fluid after processing, resulting in a shortening of the CNC system life and environmental pollution.

Method used

A CNC micro-lubricating atomizer is designed, including a cylinder, atomizer block, connecting pipe, air compressor and oil mist output valve. The lubricating oil and air are atomized into micron-scale particles through the atomizer block and output to the cutting area through the oil mist output valve.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the effects of lubrication, cooling and cooling, reduces the flushing of machine guide rail oil, avoids the circulation system of cutting fluid, extends the machine tool life, reduces energy consumption, and completely solves the odor problem generated by cutting fluid.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a CNC minimal quantity lubrication atomizer in the technical field of CNC machining, an atomization block is arranged in a cylinder barrel, a connecting pipe is arranged on the side face of the cylinder barrel, an air compressor is arranged on the cylinder barrel, the air compressor and the connecting pipe are both communicated and connected with the atomization block, and the atomization block is arranged on the cylinder barrel. An oil mist output valve used for outputting oil mist into the cylinder barrel is arranged at the top of the cylinder barrel. According to the CNC minimal quantity lubrication atomizer, by arranging the atomization block, the connecting pipe, the air compressor and the oil mist output valve, lubricating oil in the connecting pipe and compressed air in the air compressor are atomized into micron-sized particles through the atomization block and then output through the oil mist output valve, and the lubricating effect is achieved after the lubricating oil is sprayed to a cutting area and a saw cutting area; the cutting area is cooled, the machining environment is clean, workpieces are free of corrosion and pollution, carrying is convenient, and follow-up cleaning is easy; machine tool guide rail oil cannot be flushed by flowing cutting fluid, a circulating system is avoided, abnormal shutdown time is short, and the service life of a machine tool is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of CNC machining, and particularly relates to a CNC micro-lubrication atomizer. Background Art

[0002] In the existing CNC system, cutting fluid is generally used for lubrication. After the product is qualified in processing, a large amount of cutting waste liquid is generated, which not only seriously affects the service life of the CNC system, but also causes serious pollution to the environment. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above defects and provide a CNC micro-lubrication atomizer.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is realized in the following way: a CNC micro-lubrication atomizer includes a cylinder barrel. An atomization block is arranged inside the cylinder barrel. A connecting pipe is arranged on the side of the cylinder barrel. An air compressor is arranged on the cylinder barrel. The air compressor and the connecting pipe are both conductively connected to the atomization block. An oil mist output valve for outputting oil mist to the inside of the cylinder barrel is arranged on the top of the cylinder barrel.

[0005] In the above description, as a further scheme, upper seats and lower seats are arranged at both ends of the cylinder barrel. The connecting pipe is arranged between the upper seat and the lower seat. The atomization block is arranged on the inner side surface of the upper seat. The connecting pipe penetrates through the lower seat into the upper seat and is conductively connected to the atomization block. An air intake module is arranged on the side surface of the upper seat. The air compressor is arranged on the air intake module. The air compressor and the atomization block are both conductively connected through the air intake module.

[0006] In the above description, as a further scheme, a pressure relief valve and an oil filling port for penetrating through the upper seat and conducting to the inside of the cylinder barrel are arranged on the top of the upper seat. A ball valve is arranged on the side surface of the air compressor. The ball valve is conductively connected to the air compressor. A carrier pressure regulating valve is arranged on the side surface of the cylinder barrel. A carrier pressure gauge and an atomization pressure gauge are arranged on the air intake module. The carrier pressure gauge and the atomization pressure gauge are both conductively connected to the inside of the cylinder barrel through the air intake module. The carrier pressure gauge and the atomization pressure gauge are both conductively connected to the carrier pressure regulating valve. A flow meter is arranged on the side surface of the cylinder body.

[0007] In the above description, as a further scheme, a first atomization module and a second atomization module which are conductively connected are arranged at the lower end of the air intake module. The carrier pressure regulating valve is arranged between the first atomization module and the second atomization module. The carrier pressure gauge is conductively connected to the carrier pressure regulating valve through the air intake module and the first atomization module. The atomization pressure gauge is conductively connected to the carrier pressure regulating valve through the air intake module and the second atomization module.

[0008] In the above description, as a further scheme, a lid is arranged on the oil filling port. A rotary regulating valve is arranged on the flow meter.

[0009] In the above description, as a further solution, an internal pressure valve is provided at the top of the upper seat.

[0010] In the above description, as a further solution, a ball valve controller is provided on the oil mist output valve, and a silencer is provided on the ball valve controller.

[0011] In the above description, as a further solution, both the upper seat and the lower seat are connected to the connecting pipe through connectors.

[0012] The beneficial effects produced by the present utility model are as follows: For this CNC micro-lubrication atomizer, by setting an atomization block, a connecting pipe, an air compressor, and an oil mist output valve, the lubricating oil in the connecting pipe and the compressed air in the air compressor are atomized into micron-sized particles by the atomization block and then output by the oil mist output valve. It not only plays a lubricating role after being sprayed into the cutting and sawing areas, but also plays a role in cooling and temperature reduction in the cutting area. Moreover, the processing environment is clean, the workpiece is not corroded or polluted, it is convenient to handle, and it is easy to clean later; the machine tool guide rail oil will not be washed away by the flowing cutting fluid, there is no circulation system, the abnormal shutdown time is less, and the service life of the machine tool is extended; the iron chips do not need to be dehydrated, and the recycling price is increased; the odor caused by the cutting fluid is completely solved. When the technical functions meet the working conditions, it replaces the original cutting fluid system and realizes green, clean, and environmentally friendly cutting. No waste liquid is generated during the whole process, and the power of the micro-lubrication system is greatly reduced compared with the cutting fluid water pump motor. The energy-saving effect is obvious. Description of the Drawings

[0013] Figure 1 It is the front view of a CNC micro-lubrication atomizer of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is the sectional view of a CNC micro-lubrication atomizer of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 It is the top view of a CNC micro-lubrication atomizer of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 It is the exploded view of the upper end of a CNC micro-lubrication atomizer of the present utility model;

[0017] In the figure: 1 - cylinder barrel, 2 - atomization block, 3 - connecting pipe, 4 - air compressor, 5 - oil mist output valve, 6 - upper seat, 7 - lower seat, 8 - intake module, 9 - pressure relief valve, 10 - filling port, 11 - ball valve, 12 - carrier pressure regulating valve, 13 - carrier pressure gauge, 14 - atomization pressure gauge, 15 - flowmeter, 16 - first atomization module, 17 - second atomization module, 18 - rotary regulating valve, 19 - internal pressure valve, 20 - ball valve controller, 21 - silencer, 22 - connector. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0018] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] The embodiments described by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application. In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "several" and "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances. In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "under" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0020] Please refer to Figures 1-4, A specific CNC micro-lubrication atomizer includes a cylinder barrel 1. Inside the cylinder barrel 1, there is an atomization block 2. On the side of the cylinder barrel 1, there is a connecting pipe 3. On the cylinder barrel 1, there is an air compressor 4, which is composed of a filter or a main air pressure regulating valve. Both the air compressor 4 and the connecting pipe 3 are connected to the atomization block 2 in a conducting manner. At the top of the cylinder barrel 1, there is an oil mist output valve 5 for outputting oil mist to the inside of the cylinder barrel 1.

[0021] Using the CNC micro-lubrication atomizer makes the processing environment clean, the workpiece free from corrosion and pollution, easy to handle, and easy to clean later; the machine tool guide rail oil will not be washed away by the flowing cutting fluid, there is no circulation system, the abnormal shutdown time is less, and the machine tool life is extended; the iron filings do not need to be dehydrated, and the recycling price is increased; the odor generated by the cutting fluid is completely solved. When the technical functions meet the working conditions, it replaces the original cutting fluid system and realizes green, clean, and environmentally friendly cutting. No waste liquid is generated during the whole process, and the power of the micro-lubrication system is much lower compared to the cutting fluid water pump motor. The energy-saving effect is obvious.

[0022] Specifically, upper seats 6 and lower seats 7 are provided at both ends of the cylinder barrel 1. The connecting pipe 3 is arranged between the upper seat 6 and the lower seat 7. The atomization block 2 is arranged on the inner side surface of the upper seat 6. The connecting pipe 3 penetrates through the lower seat 7 into the upper seat 6 to be connected to the atomization block 2 in a conducting manner. An air intake module 8 is provided on the side surface of the upper seat 6. The air compressor 4 is arranged on the air intake module 8. The air compressor 4 and the atomization block 2 are both connected to each other through the air intake module 8 in a conducting manner.

[0023] Specifically, a pressure relief valve 9 and a fuel filling port 10 for passing through the upper seat 6 and conducting to the inside of the cylinder barrel 1 are provided on the top of the upper seat 6. A ball valve 11 is provided on the side surface of the air compressor 4, and the ball valve 11 is connected to the air compressor 4 in a conducting manner. A conveying pressure regulating valve 12 is provided on the side surface of the cylinder barrel 1. A conveying pressure gauge 13 and an atomization pressure gauge 14 are provided on the air intake module 8. The conveying pressure gauge 13 and the atomization pressure gauge 14 are connected to the inside of the cylinder barrel 1 through the air intake module 8 in a conducting manner. Both the conveying pressure gauge 13 and the atomization pressure gauge 14 are connected to the conveying pressure regulating valve 12 in a conducting manner. A flow meter 15 is provided on the side surface of the cylinder body.

[0024] Specifically, a first atomization module 16 and a second atomization module 17 are provided at the lower end of the air intake module 8 in a conducting connection. The conveying pressure regulating valve 12 is arranged between the first atomization module 16 and the second atomization module 17. The conveying pressure gauge 13 is connected to the conveying pressure regulating valve 12 through the air intake module 8 and the first atomization module 16 in a conducting manner. The atomization pressure gauge 14 is connected to the conveying pressure regulating valve 12 through the air intake module 8 and the second atomization module 17 in a conducting manner.

[0025] Specifically, a lid is provided on the fuel filling port 10, and a rotary regulating valve 18 is provided on the flow meter 15.

[0026] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the process of adding lubricating medium is as follows:

[0027] The first step: Turn off the air compressor 4;

[0028] The second step: Open the pressure relief valve 9 to exhaust air; (Make sure it is completely exhausted)

[0029] The third step: Open the lid of the fuel filling port 10, and be careful of the sealing gasket inside the lid;

[0030] The fourth step: Add fuel until it reaches the highest level at 12 / 3 of the cylinder barrel, and do not fill it to 100%;

[0031] The fifth step: Screw in the lid, pay attention to the position of the sealing gasket inside the lid, and do not screw it too tightly to avoid excessive deformation of the sealing gasket, resulting in sealing failure and air leakage, which will affect the atomization effect.

[0032] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the process of atomization adjustment is as follows:

[0033] The first step: Check the pressure of the carrier pressure gauge 13, and the required pressure should be within 0.5 Mpa to 0.7 Mpa;

[0034] The second step: Make the ball valve 11 in the open state;

[0035] The third step: Adjust the air compressor 4, the carrier pressure is less than the atomization pressure, and the pressure difference is within 0.15 to 0.2;

[0036] The fourth step: Adjust the flowmeter 15 to the maximum value, the float is at the highest position, and the float is in the cylinder barrel 1;

[0037] The fifth step: Observe the oil output of the atomizer and wait for a certain period of time. The oil volume will not reach the maximum immediately after adjustment.

[0038] In this embodiment, an internal pressure valve 19 is provided at the top of the upper seat 6, which is convenient for people to directly observe the internal pressure of the cylinder barrel 1.

[0039] In this embodiment, a ball valve controller 20 is provided on the oil mist output valve 5. The ball valve controller 20 is used to control the oil mist output state. A silencer 21 is provided on the ball valve controller 20, and the setting of the silencer 21 reduces noise.

[0040] The setting of the ball valve controller 20 enables the self-locking push-button switch to control the actuator of the ball valve 11, and no other control is required. When a relay is added in the middle of the low liquid level switch for protection, a buzzer can be installed; when the liquid level is low, the relay is energized and the buzzer alarms.

[0041] In this embodiment, both the upper seat 6 and the lower seat 7 are connected to the connecting pipe 3 through the joint 22.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the atomization process includes lubricating oil treatment and air treatment.

[0043] In the lubricating oil treatment, the flow path of the lubricating oil is: lower seat 7 → joint 22 → connecting pipe 3 → joint 22 → upper seat 6 → atomization block 2;

[0044] In the air treatment, the flow path of the air is: air compressor 4 → intake module 8 → upper seat 6 → atomization block 2.

[0045] Finally, the atomization block 2 atomizes the compressed air and the lubricating oil together into micron-sized particles, and finally outputs them through the oil mist output valve 5.

[0046] The above content is a further detailed description of the present utility model in combination with specific further embodiments. It cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present utility model is only limited to these descriptions. For those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made, which should all be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A CNC micro-lubrication atomizer, comprising a cylinder, characterized in that: An atomizing block is provided inside the cylinder, a connecting pipe is provided on the side of the cylinder, an air compressor is provided on the cylinder, the air compressor and the connecting pipe are both connected to the atomizing block, and an oil mist output valve for outputting oil mist to the inside of the cylinder is provided on the top of the cylinder; An upper seat and a lower seat are provided at both ends of the cylinder, a connecting pipe is provided between the upper seat and the lower seat, an atomizing block is provided on the inner side of the upper seat, the connecting pipe passes through the lower seat into the upper seat to be connected with the atomizing block, an air intake module is provided on the side of the upper seat, an air compressor is provided on the air intake module, and the air compressor is connected with the atomizing block through the air intake module; A pressure relief valve and a refueling port for passing through the upper seat and communicating with the cylinder barrel are provided on the top of the upper seat; a ball valve is provided on the side of the air compressor, and the ball valve is communicated with the air compressor; a carrier pressure regulating valve is provided on the side of the cylinder barrel; a carrier pressure gauge and an atomizing pressure gauge are provided on the air intake module, and the carrier pressure gauge and the atomizing pressure gauge are communicated with the cylinder barrel through the air intake module, and both the carrier pressure gauge and the atomizing pressure gauge are communicated with the carrier pressure regulating valve; a flow meter is provided on the side of the cylinder body.

2. A CNC micro-lubrication atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the air intake module is provided with a first atomization module and a second atomization module which are conductively connected, a carrier pressure regulating valve is arranged between the first atomization module and the second atomization module, a carrier pressure gauge is conductively connected to the carrier pressure regulating valve via the air intake module and the first atomization module, and an atomization pressure gauge is conductively connected to the carrier pressure regulating valve via the air intake module and the second atomization module.

3. A CNC micro-lubrication atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refueling port is provided with a cover, and the flow meter is provided with a rotary regulating valve.

4. A CNC micro-lubrication atomizer according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: An internal pressure valve is arranged on the top of the upper seat.

5. A CNC micro-lubrication atomizer according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: The oil mist output valve is provided with a ball valve controller, and the ball valve controller is provided with a muffler.

6. A CNC micro-lubrication atomizer according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: The upper seat and the lower seat are both connected to the connecting pipe through a joint.