Tool changing mechanism of vertical machining center

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machining, in particular to a vertical machining center tool changing mechanism which comprises a tool changer, one end of the tool changer is fixedly connected with a cleaning module and a maintenance module, a cleaning groove is formed in the cleaning module, the inner wall of the cleaning groove is fixedly connected with a brush, and the maintenance module is fixedly connected with the brush. A cleaning sponge is adhered to the position, close to the maintenance module, in the cleaning groove, a water inlet pipe is fixedly inserted into one side of the cleaning module, the maintenance groove is formed in the maintenance module, an oil inlet pipe is fixedly inserted into one side of the maintenance module, and the cleaning groove and the maintenance groove are both used for allowing a milling cutter to slide in. And infrared sensors are fixedly mounted on the outer sides of the cleaning module and the maintenance module correspondingly, and the sensing ends of the infrared sensors are arranged in the cleaning groove and the maintenance groove. And through the arrangement of the cleaning module, when the milling cutter is replaced, the milling cutter enters the cleaning module, and the milling cutter is cleaned in cooperation with washing of a brush and a water inlet pipe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of processing, and particularly relates to a tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center. Background Art

[0002] A vertical machining center is a highly automated multi-functional numerical control machine tool with a tool magazine and an automatic tool changing device. Generally, the tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center is used to store and replace milling cutters. However, at present, the tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center does not have a cleaning function and a maintenance function. After the milling cutter is used and placed in the tool changing mechanism, a large amount of debris still remains on the surface, which affects the machining quality during secondary use and the use effect is not good. At the same time, if the milling cutter is not maintained, it is easy to cause rust and damage on the surface of the milling cutter. Therefore, a tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center is proposed, which can clean the replaced milling cutter and can also maintain the milling cutter, prolonging the service life of the milling cutter. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] Aiming at the problems in the prior art, the utility model provides a tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center, which can clean the replaced milling cutter, can also maintain the milling cutter, and prolongs the service life of the milling cutter.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is a tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center, including a tool changer. One end of the tool changer is fixedly connected with a cleaning module and a maintenance module. A cleaning groove is opened inside the cleaning module. A brush is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning groove. A cleaning sponge is pasted near the maintenance module inside the cleaning groove. A water inlet pipe is fixedly inserted on one side of the cleaning module.

[0005] A maintenance groove is opened inside the maintenance module. An oil inlet pipe is fixedly inserted on one side of the maintenance module. Both the cleaning groove and the maintenance groove are used for the milling cutter to slide in. Infrared sensors are fixedly installed on the outer sides of the cleaning module and the maintenance module. The sensing ends of the infrared sensors are arranged inside the cleaning groove and the maintenance groove.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the cleaning module can make the milling cutter enter the cleaning module when the milling cutter is replaced, and cooperate with the flushing of the brush and the water inlet pipe to clean the milling cutter.

[0007] By the setting of the maintenance module, when the milling cutter is replaced, the milling cutter can enter the maintenance module, and the oil inlet pipe sprays machine oil on the milling cutter to lubricate the milling cutter, maintain and maintain the milling cutter, and prolong the service life of the milling cutter.

[0008] Specifically, a slot is opened at one end of the tool changer. The slot is used for the insertion block to be inserted. One end of the insertion block is fixedly connected with one end of the chip collecting module.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the chip collecting module can be installed between the cleaning module and the maintenance module by inserting the inserting block into the slot.

[0010] Specifically, a collecting groove is formed inside the chip collecting module, and the collecting groove communicates with the inside of the maintenance groove and the inside of the cleaning groove.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the cleaning groove and the maintenance groove inside the cleaning module and the maintenance module are both inclined, and the inclined directions are both inclined towards the direction of the collecting groove, which is convenient for discharging the solid and liquid in the cleaning groove and the maintenance groove.

[0012] Specifically, a drain hole is formed at one end of the chip collecting module, there are multiple drain holes, and a filter screen is installed inside the multiple drain holes.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the arrangement of the drain holes can drain the liquid collected in the chip collecting module.

[0014] Specifically, a bolt is installed on one side of the tool changer at the slot, and the threaded end of the bolt passes through the inserting block.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the inserting block can be fixed by installing the bolt, and then the chip collecting module can be fixedly installed. By removing the bolt, the chip collecting module can be pulled out and the chips inside it can be further cleaned.

[0016] Specifically, one end of the tool changer is fixedly connected with a drive box. The output end of the motor in the drive box is fixedly connected with the center of the top end of the tool changing disc. The tool changing disc is rotatably installed inside the tool changer. A tool holder is installed inside the tool changing disc. There are multiple tool holders, and a milling cutter is rotatably installed at one end of each of the multiple tool holders.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, when the motor in the drive box starts, it can drive the tool changing disc to rotate, and then the position of the milling cutter installed on the tool holder can be changed, and the milling cutter can pass through the inside of the cleaning groove and the maintenance groove along with the rotation of the tool changing disc.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present utility model:

[0019] (1) For the tool changing mechanism of the vertical machining center described in the present utility model, through the setting of the cleaning module, when the milling cutter is changed, the milling cutter can enter the cleaning module, and cooperate with the flushing of the brush and the water inlet pipe to clean the milling cutter.

[0020] (2) The tool changing mechanism of the vertical machining center described in the present utility model can, through the setting of the maintenance module, when replacing the milling cutter, allow the milling cutter to enter the maintenance module, and let the oil inlet pipe spray machine oil on the milling cutter to lubricate the milling cutter, maintain and protect the milling cutter, and extend the service life of the milling cutter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the cleaning module of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the chip collection module of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 is a planar structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0026] In the figure: 1, tool changer; 2, tool changing disc; 3, tool holder; 4, milling cutter; 5, maintenance module; 6, maintenance groove; 7, slot; 8, bolt; 9, water inlet pipe; 10, cleaning module; 11, brush; 12, cleaning groove; 13, oil inlet pipe; 14, cleaning sponge; 15, drain hole; 16, chip collection module; 17, filter screen; 18, collection tank; 19, insertion block; 20, drive box; 21, infrared sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] In order to make the technical means, creative features, achieved purposes and effects of the present utility model easy to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the specific embodiments.

[0028] In order to be able to clean the replaced milling cutter, and also be able to maintain and protect the milling cutter, extending the service life of the milling cutter, as an embodiment of the present utility model, as Figures 1-4 shown, the tool changing mechanism of the vertical machining center described in the present utility model includes a tool changer 1, one end of the tool changer 1 is fixedly connected with a cleaning module 10 and a maintenance module 5, a cleaning groove 12 is opened inside the cleaning module 10, a brush 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning groove 12, a cleaning sponge 14 is pasted near the maintenance module 5 inside the cleaning groove 12, and a water inlet pipe 9 is fixedly inserted on one side of the cleaning module 10;

[0029] The interior of the maintenance module 5 is provided with a maintenance groove 6. One side of the maintenance module 5 is fixedly inserted with an oil inlet pipe 13. Both the cleaning groove 12 and the maintenance groove 6 are used for the milling cutter 4 to slide in. Infrared sensors 21 are fixedly installed on the outer sides of both the cleaning module 10 and the maintenance module 5, and the sensing ends of the infrared sensors 21 are arranged inside the cleaning groove 12 and the maintenance groove 6.

[0030] During use, the replaced milling cutter 4 will first rotate into the cleaning groove 12 in the cleaning module 10. Along with the rotation of the tool changer disc 2, the brush 11 in the cleaning groove 12 will scrape the residual debris on the moving milling cutter 4. When the milling cutter 4 rotates to the position of the infrared sensor 21 corresponding to the water inlet pipe 9, the infrared sensor 21 detects the passing of the milling cutter 4. Through the infrared sensor 21 cooperating with a pre - edited program, the water flow in the water inlet pipe 9 sprays water on the milling cutter 4 to achieve the cleaning effect. Subsequently, the milling cutter 4 continues to rotate with the tool changer disc 2 into the maintenance groove 6 in the maintenance module 5. When the milling cutter 4 rotates to the position of the infrared sensor 21 corresponding to the oil inlet pipe 13, the infrared sensor 21 detects the passing of the milling cutter 4. Through the infrared sensor 21 cooperating with a pre - edited program, the oil in the oil inlet pipe 13 sprays oil on the milling cutter 4 for lubrication treatment.

[0031] Exemplarily, as Figures 1-4 shown, the present utility model further includes that one end of the tool changer 1 is provided with a slot 7 for the insertion block 19 to be installed and inserted. One end of the insertion block 19 is fixedly connected to one end of the chip collection module 16.

[0032] During use, by inserting the insertion block 19 into the slot 7, the chip collection module 16 can be installed between the cleaning module 10 and the maintenance module 5.

[0033] Exemplarily, as Figures 1-4 shown, the present utility model further includes that the interior of the chip collection module 16 is provided with a collection groove 18, and the interior of the collection groove 18 is in mutual communication with the interior of the maintenance groove 6 and the interior of the cleaning groove 12.

[0034] During use, the cleaning groove 12 and the maintenance groove 6 inside the cleaning module 10 and the maintenance module 5 are both inclined, and the inclination directions are both inclined towards the direction of the collection groove 18, which is convenient for discharging the solid and liquid in the cleaning groove 12 and the maintenance groove 6.

[0035] Exemplarily, as Figures 1-4 shown, the present utility model further includes that one end of the chip collection module 16 is provided with drainage holes 15. There are multiple drainage holes 15, and filter meshes 17 are installed inside the multiple drainage holes 15.

[0036] During use, the drainage hole 15 is provided to drain the liquid collected in the chip collection module 16.

[0037] Exemplarily, as Figures 1-4 shown, the present utility model further includes that a bolt 8 is installed on one side of the tool changer 1 in the slot 7, and the threaded end of the bolt 8 passes through the insert block 19.

[0038] During use, the insert block 19 can be fixed by the installation of the bolt 8, and then the chip collection module 16 can be fixedly installed. By removing the bolt 8, the chip collection module 16 can be pulled out and the chips inside can be further cleaned.

[0039] Exemplarily, as Figures 1-4 shown, the present utility model further includes that one end of the tool changer 1 is fixedly connected to a drive box 20. The output end of the motor in the drive box 20 is fixedly connected to the center of the top end of the tool changing disc 2. The tool changing disc 2 is rotatably installed inside the tool changer 1. A tool holder 3 is installed inside the tool changing disc 2. There are multiple tool holders 3, and one end of each of the multiple tool holders 3 is rotatably installed with a milling cutter 4.

[0040] During use, when the motor in the drive box 20 starts, it can drive the tool changing disc 2 to rotate, and then the position of the milling cutter 4 installed on the tool holder 3 can be changed, and the milling cutter 4 can pass through the cleaning groove 12 and the maintenance groove 6 inside along with the rotation of the tool changing disc 2.

[0041] When the present utility model is in use, when the motor in the drive box 20 starts, it can drive the tool changing disc 2 to rotate, and then the position of the milling cutter 4 can be changed. The replaced milling cutter 4 will first rotate into the cleaning groove 12 in the cleaning module 10. Along with the rotation of the tool changing disc 2, the brush 11 in the cleaning groove 12 will scrape the residual chips on the moving milling cutter 4. When the milling cutter 4 rotates to the infrared sensor 21 at the corresponding position of the water inlet pipe 9, the infrared sensor 21 detects that there is a milling cutter 4 passing by. Through the infrared sensor 21 cooperating with the pre-edited program, the water flow in the water inlet pipe 9 sprays water on the milling cutter 4 to achieve the cleaning effect. The washed water and chips will slide down along the slope inside the cleaning groove 12 into the collection groove 18 in the chip collection module 16, and the water flow will be discharged from the drainage hole 15. Subsequently, the milling cutter 4 continues to rotate into the maintenance groove 6 in the maintenance module 5 along with the tool changing disc 2. When the milling cutter 4 rotates to the infrared sensor 21 at the corresponding position of the oil inlet pipe 13, the infrared sensor 21 detects that there is a milling cutter 4 passing by. Through the infrared sensor 21 cooperating with the pre-edited program, the oil in the oil inlet pipe 13 sprays oil on the milling cutter 4 for lubrication treatment of the milling cutter 4.

[0042] The above has shown and described the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and the descriptions in the specification only illustrate the principles of the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and all these changes and improvements fall within the scope of protection required by the present utility model. The scope of protection required by the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tool changing mechanism for a vertical machining center, comprising a tool changer (1), characterized in that, One end of the tool changer (1) is fixedly connected with a cleaning module (10) and a maintenance module (5). A cleaning groove (12) is formed inside the cleaning module (10). A brush (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning groove (12). A cleaning sponge (14) is pasted near the maintenance module (5) inside the cleaning groove (12). A water inlet pipe (9) is fixedly inserted into one side of the cleaning module (10). A maintenance groove (6) is formed inside the maintenance module (5). An oil inlet pipe (13) is fixedly inserted into one side of the maintenance module (5). Both the cleaning groove (12) and the maintenance groove (6) are used for the milling cutter (4) to slide in. Infrared sensors (21) are fixedly installed on the outer sides of both the cleaning module (10) and the maintenance module (5). The sensing ends of the infrared sensors (21) are arranged inside the cleaning groove (12) and the maintenance groove (6).

2. The tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, A slot (7) is formed at one end of the tool changer (1). The slot (7) is used for the installation and insertion of an insertion block (19). One end of the insertion block (19) is fixedly connected with one end of the chip collection module (16).

3. The tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that, A collection groove (18) is formed inside the chip collection module (16). The collection groove (18) is in mutual communication with the inside of the maintenance groove (6) and the inside of the cleaning groove (12).

4. The tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that, A drain hole (15) is formed at one end of the chip collection module (16). There are multiple drain holes (15). A filter screen (17) is installed inside the multiple drain holes (15).

5. The tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, A bolt (8) is installed on one side of the tool changer (1) at the slot (7). The threaded end of the bolt (8) passes through the insertion block (19).

6. The tool changing mechanism of a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the tool changer (1) is fixedly connected with a drive box (20). The output end of the motor inside the drive box (20) is fixedly connected with the center of the top end of the tool changing disc (2). The tool changing disc (2) is rotatably installed inside the tool changer (1). A tool holder (3) is installed inside the tool changing disc (2). There are multiple tool holders (3). Milling cutters (4) are rotatably installed at one ends of the multiple tool holders (3).

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