Automatic swinging device for online detection

By designing an automatic swing device in a CNC machine tool, using the elastic gap elimination mechanism and in-place compression function, the problem of measuring probe positioning error is solved, and high-precision and high-reliability online detection is achieved.

CN222920144UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30HARBIN PIONEER ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH DEV CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421961714.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-14
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-14

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Technical Problem

The CNC machine tool measurement probe is prone to repeated positioning errors during the mobilization process, which affects the measurement accuracy and reliability.

Method used

An automatic swing device is designed, adopting an elastic gap-removing mechanism and in-place compression function. By pressing the track ring with a spring-mounted roller to ensure that the swing end is always pressed towards the joint seat, achieving rotation accuracy and in-place repeatability accuracy after long-term use.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of probe positioning error, ensures measurement accuracy and reliability, and simplifies the disassembly and assembly and replacement of probes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic swing device for online detection, and relates to the technical field of numerical control machine tools, in particular to the automatic swing device for online detection, which is characterized by comprising a swing detection device and is used for detecting a workpiece in the machining process of the numerical control machine tool, the swing detection device comprises a main body assembly, the main body assembly comprises a swing end rotatably installed on a joint seat through a bearing, a probe installed at one end of the swing end, a track ring fixed to the swing end, a spring installed in the joint seat and a roller movably installed in the joint seat, and the roller is extruded on the track ring through the spring; the track ring is provided with a bulge; the oil seal assembly is arranged between the joint seat and the swing end and is used for sealing; the fixing assembly is arranged on the swinging end head and is used for fixing the probe; the rotation precision after long-time use is guaranteed through the elastic anti-backlash mechanism, meanwhile, the in-place pressing function is achieved, and the in-place repeated precision is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of numerical control machine tools, and particularly relates to an automatic swing device for on-line detection. Background Technique

[0002] When numerically controlled machine tools perform on-line detection of products and measure workpieces or tools, in some cases, it is necessary to adjust out the measuring probe to the measuring position during measurement. After the measurement is completed, the measuring probe is removed to perform subsequent processing work. This not only meets the measurement requirements but also avoids the interference of the measuring probe on the tool processing path during the processing process;

[0003] It is found that the publication number is: CN216955872U, which discloses an ultrasonic straight probe for detecting new forgings. In this technology, "an ultrasonic straight probe for detecting new forgings includes a housing, a probe wire, and a crystal. The probe wire is inserted into the housing, and the crystal is located inside the housing. It also includes a contact block, which is detachably connected to the housing. One side of the contact block is closely attached to the surface of the crystal, and the contact block has a workpiece contact surface, and the workpiece contact surface is located outside the housing" and other technical solutions, and has technical effects such as "the setting of the contact block increases the wear resistance of the overall probe, the contact block is convenient to replace, and the same set of probe equipment can correspond to contact blocks of various materials and specifications, increasing the versatility and practicality";

[0004] The measuring probe may encounter the problem of repeat positioning error during the adjustment process, which means that after experiencing multiple movements, the probe may not be able to accurately return to its original or set position. This inaccuracy of positioning will directly affect the measurement accuracy and reliability. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic swing device for on-line detection, which has the characteristics of ensuring the rotation accuracy after long-term use through an elastic clearance elimination mechanism, and at the same time having a function of pressing tightly in place to ensure the repeat accuracy in place.

[0006] To achieve the above purposes, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: an automatic swing device for on-line detection, characterized in that: it includes a swing detection device and is used for detecting workpieces during the processing of numerically controlled machine tools. The swing detection device includes:

[0007] A main body assembly, including a swing end head rotatably installed on a joint seat through a bearing, a probe installed at one end of the swing end head, a track ring fixed on the swing end head, a spring installed inside the joint seat, a roller movably installed inside the joint seat, and the roller is pressed against the track ring by the spring, and a protrusion provided on the track ring;

[0008] An oil seal assembly, arranged between the joint seat and the swing end head and used for sealing;

[0009] A fixing component, which is arranged on the swinging end head and is used for fixing the probe.

[0010] Preferably, the main body component further includes a motor installed inside the joint seat, a first reducer installed at the output end of the motor, and a second reducer installed at the output end of the first reducer and used to drive the swinging end head to rotate.

[0011] Preferably, the oil seal component includes a sealing main body press-fitted inside the swinging end head, a hollow sealing capsule arranged at the outer end of the sealing main body, and the hollow sealing capsule presses against the end face of the joint seat.

[0012] Preferably, the oil seal component further includes a first sealing ring installed on the outer wall of the sealing main body and used for sealing with the swinging end head, and a second sealing ring installed on the inner wall of the sealing main body and used for axial sealing.

[0013] Preferably, the swinging detection device further includes a position sensor installed inside the joint seat and used for sensing the position of the protrusion, a plug installed on the outer wall of the joint seat, and the motor and the position sensor are electrically connected to the plug.

[0014] Preferably, the fixing component includes a clamping head installed inside the outer end of the swinging end head, circumferentially distributed slots opened on the clamping head, a pressing sleeve sleeved on the clamping head, and a threaded cover threadedly installed on the outer wall of the outer end of the swinging end head.

[0015] Advantageous Effects

[0016] The present utility model provides an automatic swinging device for on-line detection. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantageous effects:

[0017] (1) By pressing the roller equipped with a spring against the track ring, the swinging end head is always pressed against the joint seat, eliminating the axial clearance during the rotation of the swinging end head. There are protrusions corresponding to the swinging positions on the track ring, giving the roller a forward movement trend after it reaches the position, and eliminating the clearance in the rotation direction after reaching the position; the elastic clearance elimination mechanism can ensure the rotation accuracy after long-term use, and at the same time has the function of pressing tightly in place, ensuring the repeat accuracy in place.

[0018] (2) By putting the clamping head into the swinging end head, then inserting the probe through the clamping head into the swinging end head, then sleeving the pressing sleeve on the clamping head, and finally threadedly installing and rotating the threaded cover tightly on the swinging end head, the threaded cover is pushed inward to press the pressing sleeve to squeeze the clamping head, so that the clamping head clamps and fixes the probe, facilitating the disassembly, installation and replacement of the probe. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main component in the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the oil seal component in the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the track ring in the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing component in the present utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1, swing detection device; 11, main component; 111, joint seat; 112, swing end; 113, motor; 114, first reducer; 115, second reducer; 116, bearing; 117, spring; 118, roller; 119, track ring; 12, oil seal component; 121, sealing body; 122, first sealing ring; 123, second sealing ring; 124, hollow sealing capsule; 13, probe; 14, protrusion; 16, position sensor; 17, plug; 18, fixing component; 181, clamping head; 182, notch; 183, pressing sleeve; 184, threaded cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , the present utility model provides a technical solution for an automatic swing device for on-line detection: an automatic swing device for on-line detection, including a swing detection device 1 and used for detecting a workpiece during the machining process of a numerical control machine tool. The swing detection device 1 includes:

[0027] A main component 11, including a swing end 112 rotatably installed on a joint seat 111 through a bearing 116, a probe 13 installed at one end of the swing end 112, a track ring 119 fixed on the swing end 112, a spring 117 installed inside the joint seat 111, a roller 118 movably installed inside the joint seat 111, and the roller 118 is pressed against the track ring 119 through the spring 117, and a protrusion 14 provided on the track ring 119;

[0028] An oil seal component 12, arranged between the joint seat 111 and the swing end 112 and used for sealing;

[0029] The fixing component 18 is arranged on the swinging end 112 and is used to fix the probe 13.

[0030] In this embodiment, the swinging end 112 is always pressed against the joint seat 111 by the roller 118 equipped with the spring 117 pressing against the track ring 119, so as to eliminate the axial clearance during the rotation of the swinging end 112. There are protrusions 14 corresponding to the swinging positions on the track ring 119, which give the roller 118 a tendency to move forward after reaching the position, so as to eliminate the clearance in the rotation direction after reaching the position; the elastic clearance elimination mechanism can ensure the rotation accuracy after long-term use, and at the same time has the function of pressing tightly after reaching the position to ensure the repeated accuracy after reaching the position.

[0031] Specifically, the main body component 11 further includes a motor 113 installed inside the joint seat 111, a first reducer 114 installed at the output end of the motor 113, and a second reducer 115 installed at the output end of the first reducer 114 and used to drive the swinging end 112 to rotate.

[0032] In this embodiment, the output end of the motor 113 drives the first reducer 114 to cooperate with the second reducer 115 to drive the swinging end 112 to automatically turn over. By connecting the motor 113 and the first reducer 114 in series and using gears with a larger module, it is more durable.

[0033] Specifically, the oil seal component 12 includes a sealing main body 121 installed in the swinging end 112 by interference fit, and a hollow sealing capsule 124 arranged at the outer end of the sealing main body 121, and the hollow sealing capsule 124 presses against the end face of the joint seat 111.

[0034] In this embodiment, the hollow sealing capsule 124 can improve the sealing performance between the swinging end 112 and the joint seat 111 during the turning process.

[0035] Specifically, the oil seal component 12 further includes a first sealing ring 122 installed on the outer wall of the sealing main body 121 and used for sealing with the swinging end 112, and a second sealing ring 123 installed on the inner wall of the sealing main body 121 and used for axial sealing.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first sealing ring 122 and the second sealing ring 123 can improve the sealing performance between the sealing main body 121 and the swinging end 112.

[0037] Specifically, the swing detection device 1 further includes a position sensor 16 installed inside the joint seat 111 and used to sense the position of the protrusion 14, a plug 17 installed on the outer wall of the joint seat 111, and the motor 113 and the position sensor 16 are electrically connected to the plug 17.

[0038] Specifically, the fixing component 18 includes a clamping head 181 installed inside the outer end of the swinging end 112, circumferentially distributed slits 182 formed on the clamping head 181, a pressing sleeve 183 sleeved and installed on the clamping head 181, and a threaded cover 184 threadedly installed on the outer wall of the outer end of the swinging end 112.

[0039] In this embodiment, by placing the clamping head 181 into the swinging end 112, then inserting the probe 13 through the clamping head 181 into the swinging end 112, then sleeving the pressing sleeve 183 on the clamping head 181, and finally threadedly installing and rotating the threaded cover 184 tightly on the swinging end 112, the threaded cover 184 is pushed inward to press the pressing sleeve 183 to squeeze the clamping head 181, so that the clamping head 181 clamps and fixes the probe 13, facilitating the disassembly, replacement, and installation of the probe 13.

[0040] The working principle and usage process of the present utility model are as follows: First, the output end of the motor 113 drives the first reducer 114 to cooperate with the second reducer 115 to drive the swinging end 112 to automatically flip. By connecting the motor 113 and the first reducer 114 in series and using gears with a larger module, it is more durable; at the same time, the roller 118 equipped with a spring 117 presses against the track ring 119 to always press the swinging end 112 against the joint seat 111, eliminating the axial clearance during the rotation of the swinging end 112. There are protrusions 14 corresponding to the swinging positions on the track ring 119, giving the roller 118 a tendency to move forward after reaching the position, achieving the elimination of the clearance in the rotation direction after reaching the position; the elastic clearance elimination mechanism can ensure the rotational accuracy after long-term use and also has the function of pressing tightly in place, ensuring the repeat accuracy in place.

[0041] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise", or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic swing device for online detection, characterized in that: The invention comprises a swing detection device (1) and is used for detecting a workpiece during a machining process of a numerical control machine tool. The swing detection device (1) comprises: The main body component (11) comprises a swing end (112) rotatably mounted on a joint seat (111) via a bearing (116), a probe (13) mounted at one end of the swing end (112), a track ring (119) fixed to the swing end (112), a spring (117) mounted inside the joint seat (111), a roller (118) movably mounted inside the joint seat (111), and the roller (118) is pressed onto the track ring (119) via the spring (117), and a protrusion (14) is arranged on the track ring (119); An oil seal assembly (12) is disposed between the joint seat (111) and the swing end head (112) and is used for sealing; A fixing assembly (18) is arranged on the swing end (112) and is used to fix the probe (13).

2. The automatic swing device for online detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body component (11) also includes a motor (113) installed inside the joint seat (111), a first reducer (114) installed at the output end of the motor (113), and a second reducer (115) installed at the output end of the first reducer (114) and used to drive the swing end (112) to rotate.

3. The automatic swing device for online detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oil seal assembly (12) comprises a sealing body (121) which is interference-fitted inside the swing end head (112), a hollow sealing bag (124) arranged at the outer end of the sealing body (121), and the hollow sealing bag (124) is pressed against the end surface of the joint seat (111).

4. The automatic swing device for online detection according to claim 3, characterized in that: The oil seal assembly (12) further comprises a first sealing ring (122) mounted on the outer wall of the sealing body (121) and used for sealing with the swing end head (112), and a second sealing ring (123) mounted on the inner wall of the sealing body (121) and used for axial sealing.

5. The automatic swing device for online detection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swing detection device (1) also includes a position sensor (16) installed inside the joint seat (111) and used to sense the position of the protrusion (14), a plug (17) installed on the outer wall of the joint seat (111), and the motor (113) and the position sensor (16) are electrically connected to the plug (17).

6. The automatic swing device for online detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly (18) comprises a clamping head (181) installed inside the outer end of the swing end (112), circumferentially distributed slots (182) provided on the clamping head (181), a clamping sleeve (183) sleeved and installed on the clamping head (181), and a threaded cover (184) threadedly installed on the outer wall of the outer end of the swing end (112).

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