Ball valve clamp of machining center

By designing a flip-installed machining platform and a fixed structure machining center ball valve fixture, the problem of multiple disassembly and assembly during existing ball valves is solved, efficient multi-angle processing is achieved, and efficiency is improved and cost is reduced.

CN223000147UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-20ZHANGJIAGANG KAIERSHENG INSTR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422192814.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-06-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

The existing ball valves need to be disassembled and replaced many times during processing, resulting in low processing efficiency, high cost and waste of labor.

Method used

A machining center ball valve fixture is designed, including a flip-mounted machining platform and fixing structure. The fixture can be processed at different positions and angles, and clamped and fixed through the jaw structure and the pneumatic chuck.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient processing of ball valves at different positions and angles, simplifies the operation process, improves processing efficiency, and reduces costs and labor waste.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a machining center ball valve clamp which comprises a machining base, a machining platform is installed on the machining base in an overturning mode, the machining base is provided with a horizontal part and a vertical part which are in contact supporting with the machining platform in the overturning process, and the horizontal part and the vertical part on the machining base are each provided with a fixing structure fixed to the machining platform. A clamping jaw structure for clamping the ball valve is arranged on the machining platform; according to the clamp, the ball valve can be machined at different positions after being clamped, and the machining efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fixtures, in particular to a ball valve fixture for a machining center. Background Art

[0002] A ball valve is a valve in which the closing member (ball) is driven by a valve stem and rotates around the axis of the ball valve. It is mainly used to cut off or connect the medium in the pipeline, and can also be used for the regulation and control of fluids.

[0003] At present, when machining a ball valve, the valve body needs to be machined at multiple angles. Therefore, different types of fixtures and clamping directions are required. After the valve body is machined at one machining station manually, it needs to be disassembled and moved to another machining station for machining, changing the clamping direction and angle to meet the machining requirements of different angles of the ball valve. Such multiple disassembly and assembly affect the machining efficiency, and multiple sets of equipment will also increase costs and waste labor. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: a ball valve fixture for a machining center, which can perform machining at different positions after clamping the ball valve, improving the machining efficiency.

[0005] To solve the above technical problem, the technical solution of the utility model is: a ball valve fixture for a machining center, including a machining base, a machining platform is rotatably installed on the machining base, a horizontal part and a vertical part for supporting the machining platform in contact when it rotates are provided on the machining base, fixing structures for fixing with the machining platform are provided on both the horizontal part and the vertical part of the machining base, and a jaw structure for clamping the ball valve is provided on the machining platform.

[0006] As a preferred solution, the fixing structure includes platform threaded holes opened on the machining platform, horizontal base threaded holes and vertical base threaded holes matched with the platform threaded holes are respectively opened at the horizontal part and the vertical part of the machining base, and fixing screws are threadedly installed between the platform threaded holes and the horizontal base threaded holes or between the platform threaded holes and the vertical base threaded holes.

[0007] As a preferred solution, a plurality of jaw installation stations for installing the jaw structure are linearly provided on the machining platform, and jaw installation threaded holes are provided on the machining platform at each jaw installation station.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the jaw structure includes a plurality of flange pressing blocks for pressing and clamping the flange of the ball valve body, and the flange pressing blocks are fixedly installed on the machining platform by screwing installation screws into the jaw installation threaded holes.

[0009] As a preferred solution, the jaw structure includes a pneumatic chuck, the pneumatic chuck is fixedly installed on the fixture base, the fixture base is fixedly installed on the processing platform by screwing the mounting screws into the jaw mounting threaded holes, and the pneumatic chuck is circumferentially provided with pneumatic jaws that move radially.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the processing base is a square tube, the horizontal part and the vertical part are respectively two adjacent planes, a turning notch is provided on the processing base between the horizontal part and the vertical part, a hinged platform block is provided on the processing platform, and a hinged base block is provided inside the processing base. The hinged platform block extends into the turning notch and is hinged with the hinged base block.

[0011] After adopting the above technical solution, the effect of the present utility model is: a ball valve fixture for a machining center, including a processing base, a processing platform is turnably installed on the processing base, the processing base is provided with a horizontal part and a vertical part that contact and support when the processing platform turns, the horizontal part and the vertical part on the processing base are both provided with fixing structures fixed to the processing platform, and the processing platform is provided with a jaw structure for clamping the ball valve; after installing the jaw structure on the processing platform, turn the processing platform so that the processing platform is in the horizontal part, then clamp the ball valve through the jaw structure, then the machining position can be determined, and finally the processing platform can be fixed through the fixing structure for machining.

[0012] Also, since the fixing structure includes platform threaded holes opened on the processing platform, horizontal base threaded holes and vertical base threaded holes that are respectively opened at the horizontal part and the vertical part of the processing base and are matched with the platform threaded holes, a fixing screw is threadedly installed between the platform threaded holes and the horizontal base threaded holes or between the platform threaded holes and the vertical base threaded holes; since the processing platform needs to be turned to change the machining position, the processing platform needs to be fixed each time it is turned to ensure stable machining. Therefore, the fixing screw can simply and conveniently fix the processing platform, with a simple structure and firm fixing.

[0013] Also, since a plurality of jaw mounting stations for mounting the jaw structure are linearly arranged on the processing platform, and jaw mounting threaded holes are provided on the processing platform at each jaw mounting station; it is convenient to increase the installation quantity of the jaw structure, thereby improving the machining efficiency.

[0014] Also, since the jaw structure includes a plurality of flange pressing blocks that tightly press and hold the flange of the ball valve body, the flange pressing blocks are fixedly installed on the processing platform by screwing the mounting screws into the jaw mounting threaded holes; the flange pressing blocks can effectively press and hold the flange of the ball valve body to clamp firmly, and have a simple structure and convenient operation.

[0015] Also, since the jaw structure includes a pneumatic chuck, the pneumatic chuck is fixedly installed on the fixture base, the fixture base is fixedly installed on the processing platform by screwing installation screws into the jaw installation threaded holes, and pneumatic jaws that move radially are provided circumferentially on the pneumatic chuck; the pneumatic chuck drives the pneumatic jaws to move radially synchronously to clamp the ball valve, which can ensure accurate clamping and facilitate subsequent processing.

[0016] Also, since the processing base is a square tube, the horizontal part and the vertical part are respectively two adjacent planes, a turning notch is provided between the horizontal part and the vertical part on the processing base, a hinged platform block is provided on the processing platform, a hinged base block is provided inside the processing base, and the hinged platform block extends into the turning notch and is hinged with the hinged base block; both the horizontal part and the vertical part are planes on the processing base, which can fit and support with the processing platform, and at the same time can also facilitate the effective fixation of the processing platform by fixing screws. The hinged platform block corresponds to the turning notch, which can facilitate the quick cooperation and installation with the hinged base block during installation. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the processing base of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the processing platform of an embodiment of the present utility model

[0021] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the processing platform in the vertical part of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the processing platform in the horizontal part of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] In the drawings: 1. Processing base; 2. Processing platform; 3. Horizontal part; 4. Vertical part; 5. Ball valve; 6. Platform threaded hole; 7. Horizontal base threaded hole; 8. Vertical base threaded hole; 9. Jaw installation station; 10. Jaw installation threaded hole; 11. Flange pressing block; 12. Pneumatic chuck; 13. Fixture base; 14. Pneumatic jaw; 15. Turning notch; 16. Hinged platform block; 17. Hinged base block; 18. Installation screw. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

[0024] The present utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments.

[0025] As Figures 1 to 5As shown in the figure, a ball valve fixture for a machining center includes a machining base 1. A machining platform 2 is rotatably installed on the machining base 1. The machining base 1 is provided with a horizontal part 3 and a vertical part 4 that contact and support the machining platform 2 when it rotates. The horizontal part 3 and the vertical part 4 on the machining base 1 are both provided with fixing structures for fixing the machining platform 2. A jaw structure for clamping a ball valve 5 is provided on the machining platform 2. After the jaw structure is installed on the machining platform 2.

[0026] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the fixing structure includes a platform threaded hole 6 opened on the machining platform 2. Horizontal base threaded holes 7 and vertical base threaded holes 8 that cooperate with the platform threaded hole 6 are respectively opened at the horizontal part 3 and the vertical part 4 on the machining base 1. A fixing screw is threadedly installed between the platform threaded hole 6 and the horizontal base threaded hole 7 or between the platform threaded hole 6 and the vertical base threaded hole 8. In this way, when the machining platform 2 rotates and contacts and supports the horizontal part 3 or the vertical part 4, an operator can fix the machining platform 2 on the horizontal part 3 or the vertical part 4 through the fixing screw, so that the machining platform 2 forms a stable and accurate support plane, and the support position can be changed to improve the use effect.

[0027] Furthermore, a plurality of jaw installation stations 9 for installing the jaw structure are linearly arranged on the machining platform 2. Jaw installation threaded holes 10 are provided on the machining platform 2 at each jaw installation station 9. This is convenient for increasing the installation quantity of the jaw structure, thereby improving the machining efficiency.

[0028] As Figure 4 shown, the jaw structure includes a plurality of flange pressing blocks 11 that tightly press and clamp the valve body flange of the ball valve 5. The flange pressing blocks 11 are fixedly installed on the machining platform 2 by screwing installation screws 18 into the jaw installation threaded holes 10. A single valve body flange is circumferentially fixed by four flange pressing blocks 11. The flange pressing blocks 11 can effectively press and clamp the flange of the ball valve 5 valve body to hold it firmly, and the structure is simple and convenient to operate.

[0029] As Figure 5 shown, the jaw structure includes a pneumatic chuck 12. The pneumatic chuck 12 is fixedly installed on a fixture base 13. The fixture base 13 is fixedly installed on the machining platform 2 by screwing installation screws 18 into the jaw installation threaded holes 10. Pneumatic jaws 14 that move radially are provided circumferentially on the pneumatic chuck 12. The pneumatic chuck 12 can connect to an air circuit to control the movement of the pneumatic jaws 14, thereby clamping the valve body flange. The fixture base 13 is fixedly installed on the horizontal base threaded hole 7 or the vertical base threaded hole 8 through the installation screws 18 to ensure the firm installation of the pneumatic chuck 12. The operation is convenient. The pneumatic chuck 12 is an existing structure that can be purchased on the market, so it will not be described in detail in the text.

[0030] AsFigure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the processing base 1 is a square tube, the horizontal part 3 and the vertical part 4 are two adjacent planes respectively. A turning notch 15 is provided on the processing base 1 between the horizontal part 3 and the vertical part 4. An articulated platform block 16 is provided on the processing platform 2, and an articulated base block 17 is provided inside the processing base 1. The articulated platform block 16 extends into the turning notch 15 and is articulated with the articulated base block 17. Both the horizontal part 3 and the vertical part 4 are planes on the processing base 1, which can fit and support the processing platform 2, and at the same time, it is convenient to fix the processing platform 2 effectively with fixing screws. That is, after turning to the horizontal part 3 or the vertical part 4, it is fixed through the corresponding horizontal base threaded hole 7 or vertical base threaded hole 8. And the articulated platform block 16 corresponds to the turning notch 15, so that it can be quickly matched and installed with the articulated base block 17 during installation.

[0031] The working principle of this embodiment: First, turn the processing platform 2 to the horizontal part 3, then install the flange pressing block 11 or the pneumatic chuck 12 on the processing platform 2. Then, clamp the flange of the valve body of the ball valve 5 through the pneumatic jaws 14 of the flange pressing block 11 or the pneumatic chuck 12. Then, determine whether it needs to be turned to the horizontal part 3 or the vertical part 4 during processing, and fix the processing platform 2 through the fixing screws to carry out processing.

[0032] The above embodiments are only descriptions of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various deformations and modifications made to the technical solutions of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ball valve fixture for a machining center, comprising a machining base, characterized in that: A processing platform is flipped and installed on the processing base. The processing base is provided with a horizontal portion and a vertical portion for contact and support when the processing platform is flipped. The horizontal portion and the vertical portion on the processing base are both provided with a fixing structure fixed to the processing platform. The processing platform is provided with a clamping claw structure for clamping a ball valve.

2. A ball valve fixture for a machining center as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing structure includes a platform threaded hole opened on the processing platform, and a horizontal base threaded hole and a vertical base threaded hole matching the platform threaded hole are respectively opened on the horizontal part and the vertical part of the processing base, and fixing screws are threadedly installed between the platform threaded hole and the horizontal base threaded hole or between the platform threaded hole and the vertical base threaded hole.

3. A ball valve fixture for a machining center as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The processing platform is linearly provided with a plurality of clamp installation stations for installing the clamp structure, and the processing platform located at each clamp installation station is provided with a clamp installation threaded hole.

4. A ball valve fixture for a machining center as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping jaw structure comprises a plurality of flange pressing blocks for clamping the flange of the ball valve body, and the flange pressing blocks are fixedly mounted on the processing platform by screwing mounting screws into the mounting threaded holes of the clamping jaws.

5. A ball valve fixture for a machining center as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping jaw structure comprises a pneumatic chuck, which is fixedly mounted on a clamp base, and the clamp base is fixedly mounted on a processing platform by screwing mounting screws into clamping jaw mounting threaded holes, and a pneumatic clamping jaw that moves radially is arranged on the circumference of the pneumatic chuck.

6. A ball valve fixture for a machining center as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The processing base is in the shape of a square tube, the horizontal portion and the vertical portion are two adjacent planes respectively, a flip notch is provided on the processing base between the horizontal portion and the vertical portion, an articulated platform block is provided on the processing platform, an articulated base block is provided inside the processing base, and the articulated platform block extends into the flip notch and is hingedly matched with the articulated base block.