Chip removal device of machine tool

By designing a machine tool chip removal device that includes a conveyor belt and a barrel brush, the problem of chip accumulation during lathe processing is solved, automatic chip removal and cleaning is realized, and processing efficiency and safety are improved.

CN223029196UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27TAIZHOU DAPENG CNC MASCH TOOL CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422063635.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

During the continuous processing of the lathe, a large amount of chips will be generated, resulting in the accumulation of the bed, which requires regular cleaning by staff, and the cleaning process is cumbersome.

Method used

A machine tool chip removal device is designed, including a fixing frame, a motor, a conveyor belt, a chip connection, a chip removal port and a barrel brush. The chips are conveyed to the chip removal port through the conveyor belt, and the residual chips on the conveyor belt are cleaned through the barrel brush.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of chip accumulation, reduces the burden of cleaning work, and improves the efficiency and safety of the processing process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a machine tool chip removal device which comprises a fixing frame and a motor which are fixedly arranged on a machine tool body, a chip receiving opening and a chip removal opening are formed in the fixing frame, a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft are rotationally connected to the fixing frame, a conveying belt is connected between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and the first rotating shaft is in transmission connection with the motor. The chip removal opening is located below the first rotating shaft. A cylinder brush shaft is rotationally connected to the fixing frame and is in transmission connection with the first rotating shaft; a cylinder brush is mounted on the cylinder brush shaft, and the cylinder brush shaft is positioned below one end, close to the chip removal opening, of the conveyor belt; the cylinder brush makes contact with the lower side surface of the conveying belt. The chip removal device can play a chip removal role in the machining process, and chips generated in the machining process are discharged, so that a large amount of chips cannot be accumulated on a machine tool, and the trouble of cleaning the chips is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of machine tools, and particularly relates to a chip removal device for a machine tool. Background Art

[0002] A lathe is a machine tool mainly used for turning a rotating workpiece with a turning tool. It is one of the most common and important metal cutting machine tools. Lathes can machine various rotating surfaces and helical surfaces with different sizes and shapes, such as outer circles, inner holes, end faces, grooves, chamfers, threads, etc.

[0003] Since a lathe relies on a turning tool to cut the workpiece to achieve the processing purpose, a large amount of chips will be generated during continuous processing. The chips will accumulate on the bed and need to be regularly cleaned by the staff, which is rather troublesome. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a chip removal device for a machine tool.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions: A chip removal device for a machine tool includes a fixed frame and a motor fixedly arranged on the bed. The fixed frame is provided with a chip receiving port and a chip discharging port. A first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the fixed frame. A conveyor belt is connected between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is in transmission connection with the motor; the chip discharging port is located below the first rotating shaft; a cylindrical brush shaft is rotatably connected to the fixed frame, and the cylindrical brush shaft is in transmission connection with the first rotating shaft; a cylindrical brush is installed on the cylindrical brush shaft, and the cylindrical brush shaft is located below one end of the conveyor belt close to the chip discharging port; the cylindrical brush is in contact with the lower surface of the conveyor belt.

[0006] The utility model is applied to a machine tool. During operation, the chips generated by processing will fall onto the conveyor belt through the chip receiving port on the fixed frame. The conveyor belt moves under the drive of the motor, and the conveyor belt conveys the chips towards the direction of the chip discharging port. After the chips are conveyed to the chip discharging port, they are discharged downward through the chip discharging port. The discharged chips will fall into a chip collection bucket below the chip discharging port and the chips are collected uniformly; moreover, when the first rotating shaft rotates, it will drive the cylindrical brush shaft to rotate. When the cylindrical brush shaft rotates, it drives the cylindrical brush on it to rotate. The bristles on the cylindrical brush brush the lower surface of the conveyor belt, thereby brushing off the residual chips adhering to the lower surface of the conveyor belt and preventing the residual chips adhering to the conveyor belt from being scattered to other positions of the lathe as the conveyor belt moves. The utility model can play a role in chip removal during the processing process, discharge the chips generated during the processing process, so that a large amount of chips will not accumulate on the machine tool, and the trouble of cleaning the chips is saved.

[0007] Preferably, a first belt pulley is provided on the output shaft of the motor, and a second belt pulley is provided at one end of the first rotating shaft. The first belt pulley and the second belt pulley are connected by a first belt.

[0008] Preferably, a third pulley is provided at one end of the first rotating shaft away from the first pulley, and a fourth pulley is provided at one end of the cylindrical brush shaft. The third pulley and the fourth pulley are connected by a second belt.

[0009] Preferably, the cylindrical brush shaft is parallel to the first rotating shaft.

[0010] Preferably, inclined baffles are provided around the chip receiving port.

[0011] Preferably, the cylindrical brush is composed of a first cylindrical brush assembly and a second cylindrical brush assembly. The first cylindrical brush assembly and the second cylindrical brush assembly are connected by connecting bolts, and bristles are provided on the outer sides of both the first cylindrical brush assembly and the second cylindrical brush assembly; the cylindrical brush shaft is clamped between the first cylindrical brush assembly and the second cylindrical brush assembly.

[0012] Preferably, threaded holes are provided on the first cylindrical brush assembly, screw through holes corresponding to the threaded holes are provided on the second cylindrical brush assembly, and connecting screws pass through the screw through holes on the second cylindrical brush assembly and are connected to the threaded through holes on the first cylindrical brush assembly.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The present utility model can play a role in chip removal during the processing process, discharge the chips generated during the processing process, prevent a large amount of chips from accumulating on the machine tool, and save the trouble of cleaning the chips. Description of the Drawings

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model in one direction after removing the machine frame.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model in another direction after removing the machine frame.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cylindrical brush.

[0018] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the cylindrical brush.

[0019] In the figure: 1, bed body; 2, fixing frame; 3, motor; 4, conveyor belt; 5, first pulley; 6, second pulley; 7, first belt; 8, inclined baffle; 9, chip discharge port; 10, first rotating shaft; 11, third pulley; 12, cylindrical brush shaft; 13, fourth pulley; 15, cylindrical brush; 15-1, first cylindrical brush assembly; 15-1a, threaded hole; 15-2, second cylindrical brush assembly; 15-2a, screw through hole; 15-2b, connecting screw. Detailed Embodiments

[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, a chip removal device for a machine tool includes a fixed frame 2 and a motor 3 fixedly arranged on a bed 1. The fixed frame 2 is provided with a chip receiving port and a chip discharging port 9. A first rotating shaft 10 and a second rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the fixed frame 2. A conveyor belt 4 is connected between the first rotating shaft 10 and the second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft 10 is in transmission connection with the motor 3. The chip discharging port 9 is located below the first rotating shaft 10. A cylindrical brush shaft 12 is rotatably connected to the fixed frame 2. The cylindrical brush shaft 12 is in transmission connection with the first rotating shaft 10. A cylindrical brush 15 is installed on the cylindrical brush shaft 12. The cylindrical brush shaft 12 is located below one end of the conveyor belt 4 close to the chip discharging port 9. The cylindrical brush 15 is in contact with the lower surface of the conveyor belt 4.

[0022] The present invention is applied to a machine tool. During operation, the chips generated by machining will fall onto the conveyor belt 4 through the chip receiving port on the fixed frame 2. The conveyor belt 4 moves under the drive of the motor 3. The conveyor belt 4 conveys the chips in the direction of the chip discharging port 9. After the chips are conveyed to the chip discharging port 9, they are discharged downward through the chip discharging port 9. The discharged chips will fall into a chip collection bucket below the chip discharging port 9 for unified collection of the chips. Moreover, when the first rotating shaft 10 rotates, it will drive the cylindrical brush shaft 12 to rotate. When the cylindrical brush shaft 12 rotates, it drives the cylindrical brush 15 thereon to rotate. The bristles on the cylindrical brush 15 brush the lower surface of the conveyor belt 4, thereby brushing off the residual chips adhering to the lower surface of the conveyor belt 4 and preventing the residual chips adhering to the conveyor belt 4 from being scattered to other positions of the lathe as the conveyor belt 4 moves. The present invention can play a role in chip removal during the machining process, discharge the chips generated during the machining process, prevent a large amount of chips from accumulating on the machine tool, and save the trouble of cleaning the chips.

[0023] Among them, the motor 3 is fixed at one end of the fixed frame 2. A first belt pulley 5 is provided on the output shaft of the motor 3. A second belt pulley 6 is provided at one end of the first rotating shaft 10. The first belt pulley 5 and the second belt pulley 6 are connected by a first belt 7. The motor 3 drives the first belt pulley 5 to rotate. The first belt pulley 5 drives the first rotating shaft 10 to rotate. The first rotating shaft 10 drives the conveyor belt 4 to move.

[0024] One end of the first rotating shaft 10 away from the first belt pulley 5 is provided with a third belt pulley 11. One end of the cylindrical brush shaft 12 is provided with a fourth belt pulley 13. The third belt pulley 11 and the fourth belt pulley 13 are connected by a second belt. The cylindrical brush shaft 12 is parallel to the first rotating shaft 10. When the first rotating shaft 10 rotates, it drives the third belt pulley 11 to rotate. When the third belt pulley rotates, it drives the cylindrical brush shaft 12 to rotate through the second belt. When the cylindrical brush shaft 12 rotates, it drives the cylindrical brush 15 to rotate.

[0025] Slant baffles 8 are provided around the chip receiving opening. The slant baffles 8 are arranged at the edge of the chip receiving opening, and the slant guide plates incline towards the outside of the chip receiving opening.

[0026] Furthermore, the cylindrical brush 15 is integrally cylindrical. The cylindrical brush 15 is composed of a first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1 and a second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2. The first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1 and the second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2 are connected by connecting bolts. Brush hairs are provided on the outer sides of both the first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1 and the second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2. The cylindrical brush shaft 12 is clamped between the first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1 and the second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2.

[0027] Among them, the first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1 is provided with a threaded hole 15-1a, and the second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2 is provided with a screw through hole 15-2a corresponding to the threaded hole 15-1a. After a connecting screw 15-2b passes through the screw through hole 15-2a on the second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2, it is connected to the threaded through hole on the first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1.

[0028] The cylindrical brush 15 is composed of a first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1 and a second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2, and the first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1 and the second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2 are connected by a connecting screw 15-2b. This split structure facilitates the replacement of the cylindrical brush 15. When replacing the cylindrical brush 15, it is not necessary to disassemble the cylindrical brush shaft 12 together. When replacing, only need to first disassemble the connecting bolts on the original cylindrical brush 15 to separate the first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1 and the second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2, then the first cylindrical brush assembly 15-1 and the second cylindrical brush assembly 15-2 can be taken off, and finally the new cylindrical brush 15 is installed on the cylindrical brush shaft 12.

[0029] The present utility model is not limited to the above best implementation manner. Anyone can obtain other various forms of products under the inspiration of the present utility model. However, no matter what changes are made in its shape or structure, as long as it has a technical solution identical or similar to the present application, it falls within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A chip removal device for a machine tool, characterized in that: It comprises a fixed frame and a motor fixedly arranged on the bed, the fixed frame is provided with a chip receiving port and a chip discharging port, the fixed frame is rotatably connected with a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, a conveyor belt is connected between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and the first rotating shaft is transmission-connected with the motor; the chip discharging port is located below the first rotating shaft; A cylindrical brush shaft is rotatably connected to the fixed frame, and the cylindrical brush shaft is transmission-connected to the first rotating shaft; a cylindrical brush is installed on the cylindrical brush shaft, and the cylindrical brush shaft is located below one end of the conveyor belt close to the chip discharge port; the cylindrical brush contacts the lower surface of the conveyor belt.

2. A chip removal device for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first pulley is arranged on the output shaft of the motor, a second pulley is arranged at one end of the first rotating shaft, and the first pulley and the second pulley are connected via a first belt.

3. A chip removal device for machine tools according to claim 2, characterized in that: A third pulley is provided on one end of the first rotating shaft away from the first pulley, a fourth pulley is provided on one end of the barrel brush shaft, and the third pulley is connected to the fourth pulley via a second belt.

4. A chip removal device for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder brush shaft is parallel to the first rotating shaft.

5. A chip removal device for machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chip receiving opening is surrounded by inclined baffles.

6. A chip removal device for a machine tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The barrel brush is composed of a first barrel brush assembly and a second barrel brush assembly, which are connected by connecting bolts, and bristles are arranged on the outside of the first barrel brush assembly and the second barrel brush assembly; the barrel brush shaft is clamped between the first barrel brush assembly and the second barrel brush assembly.

7. A chip removal device for machine tools according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first barrel brush assembly is provided with a threaded hole, the second barrel brush assembly is provided with a screw through hole corresponding to the threaded hole, and the connecting screw passes through the screw through hole on the second barrel brush assembly and is connected to the threaded through hole on the first barrel brush assembly.