Automatic opening and closing protective cover of tool magazine

Abstract

The automatic opening and closing protective cover of the tool magazine comprises a fixing cover, a movable protection mechanism is arranged on the bottom face of the fixing cover, and a tool storage mechanism is arranged on the inner wall of the fixing cover. The movable protection mechanism comprises a hinge, a movable cover, a buckling plate and an inclined baffle, the hinge is installed on the bottom face of the fixed cover, and the bottom face of the fixed cover is rotationally connected with the movable cover through the hinge. According to the utility model, when the tool frame is pushed, the connecting rod and the movable cover can be automatically driven to move, the automatic opening and closing of the protective cover are realized, the operation process is simplified, the operation efficiency is improved, and through the matched movement of the connecting rod and the movable cover, the sealing performance of the fixed cover can be ensured, and external dust or other pollutants are prevented from entering the tool magazine; and in addition, the design of the buckling plate can effectively abut against the inclined baffle, it is ensured that the movable cover cannot be dislocated during covering, and the stability and the sealing effect of the protective cover are further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tool magazines, in particular to an automatic opening and closing protective cover for a tool magazine. Background Technique

[0002] The tool magazine system is a device that provides the storage and tool change requirements needed in the automated machining process. Its automatic tool change mechanism and tool magazine that can store multiple tools have changed the traditional human-based production method. Through the control of computer programs, various different machining requirements can be completed, such as milling, drilling, boring, tapping, etc., greatly shortening the machining time and reducing the production cost. This is the biggest feature of the tool magazine system.

[0003] However, the existing tool magazines are usually exposed, which makes them vulnerable to dust, dirt and other pollutants, thereby affecting the cleanliness and service life of the tools. Therefore, in order to ensure the hygiene and protection of the tools, a protective cover must be installed. However, most of the existing protective cover structures need to be manually operated to open or close, which not only increases the complexity of the operation, but also significantly reduces the work efficiency. In an industrial environment where tools need to be frequently accessed, this manual operation method is particularly cumbersome because it takes extra time and effort to take and place the tools each time. Workers have to perform these repetitive operations frequently, which not only increases their labor intensity, but also may lead to fatigue and operation errors during work. Therefore, improvements are needed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model proposes an automatic opening and closing protective cover for a tool magazine to more precisely solve the problem that it needs to be manually operated to open or close, which not only increases the complexity of the operation, but also significantly reduces the work efficiency.

[0005] The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model proposes an automatic opening and closing protective cover for a tool magazine, including a fixed cover. An active protection mechanism is arranged on the bottom surface of the fixed cover, a tool storage mechanism is arranged on the inner wall of the fixed cover, and a linkage mechanism is arranged on the side of the tool storage mechanism; the active protection mechanism includes hinges, an active cover, a fastening plate, and an inclined baffle. The hinges are installed on the bottom surface of the fixed cover, the active cover is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed cover through the hinges, the fastening plate is fixedly installed on the top surface of the active cover, and the inclined baffle is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed cover.

[0007] Further, the inclined baffle is in fit with the top surface of the fastening plate.

[0008] Further, the number of the hinges is two groups, and the two groups of hinges are symmetrically distributed on the bottom surface of the fixed cover.

[0009] Furthermore, the tool storage mechanism includes a tool rack, a pushing part, and tool placement holes. The tool rack is installed on the inner wall of the fixed cover. The pushing part is fixedly installed on the side of the tool rack. The tool placement holes are formed on the top surface of the tool rack. Here, it is convenient to store tools.

[0010] Furthermore, the size of the tool rack is adapted to that of the fixed cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the tool placement holes are evenly distributed on the top surface of the tool rack.

[0012] Furthermore, the linkage mechanism includes a connecting rod, hinge position A, and hinge position B. Hinge position A is installed on the inner wall of the fixed cover. Hinge position B is installed on the surface of the movable cover. The connecting rod is installed between hinge position A and hinge position B. Here, it is possible to link the opening of the movable cover.

[0013] Furthermore, the connecting rod is made of austenitic stainless steel. Here, it is possible to improve the structural strength of the connecting rod.

[0014] Advantages of the present utility model:

[0015] In the present utility model, during actual use, the tools are stored in the tool placement holes. When a tool needs to be taken, only by pushing the tool rack outward through the pushing part, the tool rack can drive the connecting rod to rotate at this time. During the rotation of the connecting rod, the movable cover can be opened. At this time, the tool rack can extend, and then the tool can be taken. When the pushing part drives the tool rack to retract, the connecting rod can synchronously drive the movable cover to cover the fixed cover, and the provided fastening plate can also abut against the inclined baffle, which can ensure the sealing performance of the fixed cover and avoid the dislocation of the movable cover at the same time. In the present utility model, when the tool rack is pushed, it can automatically drive the movement of the connecting rod and the movable cover, realizing the automatic opening and closing of the protective cover, simplifying the operation process, and improving the operation efficiency. Through the combined movement of the connecting rod and the movable cover, it can ensure the sealing performance of the fixed cover, prevent external dust or other pollutants from entering the tool magazine, thereby protecting the cleanliness and integrity of the tools. And the design of the fastening plate can effectively abut against the inclined baffle to ensure that the movable cover will not be dislocated when it is closed, further improving the stability and sealing effect of the protective cover. When a tool needs to be taken, only the tool rack needs to be pushed, the operation is simple and convenient, reducing the complexity and labor intensity of manual operation. The design of the connecting rod realizes the synchronous movement of the tool rack and the movable cover, ensuring the smoothness and coordination of the opening and closing process of the protective cover, and avoiding mechanical failures or operation errors caused by non-synchronization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the automatic opening and closing protective cover of the tool magazine of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 The following is a bottom perspective sectional view of the automatic opening and closing protective cover of the tool magazine of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 The automatic opening and closing protective cover of the tool magazine of the present utility model Figure 2 The enlarged view at position A in it;

[0019] Figure 4 The following is a side perspective sectional view of the automatic opening and closing protective cover of the tool magazine of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 The following is a bottom view of the automatic opening and closing protective cover of the tool magazine of the present utility model.

[0021] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0022] 1. Fixed cover; 2. Movable protection mechanism; 3. Tool storage mechanism; 4. Linkage mechanism; 201. Hinge; 202. Movable cover; 203. Clamping plate; 204. Inclined baffle; 301. Tool rack; 302. Pushing part; 303. Tool placement hole; 401. Connecting rod; 402. Hinge position A; 403. Hinge position B. Specific embodiments

[0023] In order to more clearly and completely illustrate the technical solution of the present utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1 - 5 , the present utility model provides an automatic opening and closing protective cover for a tool magazine, which includes a fixed cover 1. A movable protection mechanism 2 is arranged on the bottom surface of the fixed cover 1, and a tool storage mechanism 3 is arranged on the inner wall of the fixed cover 1. The fixed cover 1 can be made of aluminum alloy or stainless steel. These materials have excellent strength and corrosion resistance, which can ensure the durability and reliability of the protective cover. Aluminum alloy materials have the advantages of light weight, corrosion resistance, and good processing performance, while stainless steel materials have extremely high mechanical strength and wear resistance. Both are suitable for various complex industrial environments.

[0025] The movable protection mechanism 2 includes a hinge 201, a movable cover 202, a fastening plate 203, and an inclined baffle 204. The hinge 201 is installed on the bottom surface of the fixed cover 1. The number of hinges 201 is two groups, and the two groups of hinges 201 are symmetrically distributed on the bottom surface of the fixed cover 1. The hinge 201 can be made of stainless steel, which has good wear resistance and corrosion resistance to ensure the stable opening and closing of the movable cover 202. The stainless steel hinge can not only provide a long service life but also remain flexible and smooth during high-frequency opening and closing operations. The movable cover 202 is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed cover 1 through the hinge 201. A fastening plate 203 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the movable cover 202, and an inclined baffle 204 is fixedly installed on the side surface of the fixed cover 1. The inclined baffle 204 is in contact with the top surface of the fastening plate 203. The rotational connection method of the hinge 201 can be fixed by bolts or welded to ensure its stability and durability. The welding method can provide higher strength, while bolt fixation is convenient for disassembly and maintenance. Through these precise connection methods, the movable cover 202 can remain stable during use and effectively seal the tool magazine when not in use to prevent external pollutants from entering.

[0026] The tool storage mechanism 3 includes a tool rack 301, a pushing part 302, and a tool placement hole 303. The tool rack 301 is installed on the inner wall of the fixed cover 1. The tool rack 301 is adapted to the size of the fixed cover 1. A pushing part 302 is fixedly installed on the side surface of the tool rack 301. The pushing part 302 can adopt a sliding guide rail or a rack and pinion structure to ensure the smoothness and accuracy during its pushing and pulling. The sliding guide rail can be made of high-strength steel or aluminum alloy, which has the characteristics of wear resistance and strong bearing capacity, so as to ensure smoothness during frequent operations. Tool placement holes 303 are provided on the top surface of the tool rack 301. The tool placement holes 303 are evenly distributed on the top surface of the tool rack 301. The tool placement holes 303 can be processed by precision cutting or stamping processes to ensure the consistency and accuracy of the dimensions, thereby ensuring the stable placement of the tools. These placement holes can not only accommodate various different sizes of tools but also improve the access efficiency through precise arrangement.

[0027] A linkage mechanism 4 is provided on the side of the tool storage mechanism 3. The linkage mechanism 4 includes a connecting rod 401, a hinge position A402, and a hinge position B403. The inner wall of the fixed cover 1 is provided with the hinge position A402, and the surface of the movable cover 202 is provided with the hinge position B403. A connecting rod 401 is installed between the hinge position A402 and the hinge position B403. The connecting rod 401 is made of austenitic stainless steel, and the austenitic stainless steel material has excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical strength, ensuring the reliability and durability of the linkage mechanism 4. The connection method of the connecting rod 401 can adopt pin shaft or bolt connection. Such a design can effectively absorb the impact and vibration during the movement process, protecting the service life of the linkage mechanism 4 and the movable cover 202. The pin shaft connection has high flexibility and adaptability and can remain smooth during frequent movement, while the bolt connection provides the convenience of easy disassembly and replacement.

[0028] In this embodiment, the tool is stored in the tool placement hole 303. When taking the tool, only need to push the tool holder 301 outward through the pushing part 302. At this time, the tool holder 301 can drive the connecting rod 401 to rotate. During the rotation of the connecting rod 401, the movable cover 202 can be opened. At this time, the tool holder 301 can extend, and then the tool can be taken. When the pushing part 302 drives the tool holder 301 to retract, the connecting rod 401 can synchronously drive the movable cover 202 to cover the fixed cover 1, and the provided fastening plate 203 can also be abutted against the inclined baffle 204. This can ensure the sealing performance of the fixed cover 1 and avoid the dislocation of the movable cover 202. In the present utility model, when the tool holder 301 is pushed, it can automatically drive the movement of the connecting rod 401 and the movable cover 202, realizing the automatic opening and closing of the protective cover, simplifying the operation process and improving the operation efficiency. Through the combined movement of the connecting rod 401 and the movable cover 202, the sealing performance of the fixed cover 1 can be ensured, preventing external dust or other pollutants from entering the tool magazine, thereby protecting the cleanliness and integrity of the tool. And the design of the fastening plate 203 can effectively resist the inclined baffle 204, ensuring that the movable cover 202 will not be dislocated when it is closed, further improving the stability and sealing effect of the protective cover. When taking the tool, only need to push the tool holder 301, the operation is simple and convenient, reducing the complexity and labor intensity of manual operation. The design of the connecting rod 401 realizes the synchronous action of the tool holder 301 and the movable cover 202, ensuring the smoothness and coordination of the opening and closing process of the protective cover, and avoiding mechanical failures or operation errors caused by non-synchronization.

[0029] Certainly, the present utility model can also have many other embodiments. Based on this embodiment, other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without any creative work belong to the scope protected by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tool magazine automatic opening and closing protective cover, characterized in that: It includes a fixed cover, the bottom surface of the fixed cover is provided with a movable protection mechanism, the inner wall of the fixed cover is provided with a tool storage mechanism, and the side of the tool storage mechanism is provided with a linkage mechanism; the movable protection mechanism includes a hinge, a movable cover, a buckle plate, and an inclined baffle, the hinge is installed on the bottom surface of the fixed cover, the bottom surface of the fixed cover is rotatably connected to the movable cover through the hinge, the top surface of the movable cover is fixedly installed with a buckle plate, and the side of the fixed cover is fixedly installed with an inclined baffle.

2. The tool magazine automatic opening and closing protective cover according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The inclined baffle plate is in contact with the top surface of the buckling plate.

3. The tool magazine automatic opening and closing protective cover according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The number of the hinges is two groups, and the two groups of hinges are symmetrically distributed on the bottom surface of the fixed cover.

4. The tool magazine automatic opening and closing protective cover according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The tool storage mechanism comprises a tool holder, a pushing part and a tool placement hole. The tool holder is installed on the inner wall of the fixed cover, the pushing part is fixedly installed on the side of the tool holder, and the tool placement hole is opened on the top surface of the tool holder.

5. The tool magazine automatic opening and closing protective cover according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The size of the tool holder is matched with the fixed cover.

6. The tool magazine automatic opening and closing protective cover according to claim 4, characterized in that: The tool placement holes are evenly distributed on the top surface of the tool holder.

7. The tool magazine automatic opening and closing protective cover according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The linkage mechanism includes a connecting rod, a hinge position A, and a hinge position B. The hinge position A is installed on the inner wall of the fixed cover, the hinge position B is installed on the surface of the movable cover, and a connecting rod is installed between the hinge position A and the hinge position B.

8. The tool magazine automatic opening and closing protective cover according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting rod is made of austenitic stainless steel.

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