Flexible tool magazine of horizontal machining center

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible tool magazine of a horizontal machining center. The flexible tool magazine comprises a basic tool magazine assembly, an expansion tool magazine assembly, a tool feeding unit, a tool changing unit and a tool breakage detection unit. The basic tool magazine assembly comprises a basic tool magazine frame, the basic tool magazine frame is in an L shape, a first tool chain driven wheel, a third tool chain driven wheel and a second tool chain driven wheel are installed at the tail end and the bent position of the basic tool magazine frame respectively, and a first servo motor is installed on the back face of the basic tool magazine assembly. The expanding tool magazine assembly is arranged to provide more tools, when the expanding tool magazine assembly is used and used for machining complex parts, the expanding tool magazine assembly is connected with the basic tool magazine assembly at the moment, the first tool chain and the second tool chain are fixedly connected, and the tool chains are driven by the two servo motors. The tool magazine can be expanded on the basis of a basic tool magazine and is suitable for more complex machining requirements of a machine tool.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of machine tool tool magazines, in particular to a flexible tool magazine for a horizontal machining center. Background Art

[0002] As the new energy vehicle industry enters a stage of rapid development, auto parts are becoming modular, electrified and lightweight. The continuous development of the new energy vehicle industry has brought new development opportunities and challenges to auto parts. It can bring a broader incremental market space to the automotive industry and promote the innovation of technology and products in the auto parts industry. At the same time, new energy vehicles are different from traditional vehicles in structural design, which requires parts suppliers to respond quickly, develop and produce products suitable for new energy vehicles. Therefore, flexible tool magazines are one of the choices for parts suppliers.

[0003] The tool magazine of a machine tool in the prior art lacks scalability and the number of tools it can carry is limited. When processing complex workpieces, it is necessary to frequently manually replace the tools in the tool magazine, resulting in low processing efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a flexible tool magazine for a horizontal machining center to solve the problems existing in the prior art is of great significance to its application. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of the present application is to provide a flexible tool magazine for a horizontal machining center to solve the problem that the machine tool magazine in the prior art lacks scalability, the number of tools it can load is limited, and when processing complex workpieces, the tools in the magazine need to be frequently replaced manually, resulting in low processing efficiency.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A flexible tool magazine for a horizontal machining center, comprising a basic tool magazine component, an extended tool magazine component, a tool loading unit, a tool changing unit, and a tool breakage detection unit;

[0008] The basic tool magazine assembly comprises a basic tool magazine frame, the basic tool magazine frame is in an L-shaped shape, a knife chain driven wheel 1, a knife chain driven wheel 3 and a knife chain driven wheel 2 are respectively installed at the end and the bending part of the basic tool magazine frame, a servo motor 1 is installed at the back of the basic tool magazine assembly, the output shaft of the servo motor 1 is connected to the knife chain driving wheel 1, and the knife chain driving wheel 1, the knife chain driven wheel 1, the knife chain driven wheel 3 and the knife chain driven wheel 2 are connected to the knife chain 1;

[0009] The extended tool magazine assembly includes an extended tool magazine frame and a second tool chain. The shape of the extended tool magazine frame is J-shaped. A second servo motor is installed on the back of the extended tool magazine frame, and the output shaft of the second servo motor is drivingly connected to a second tool chain driving wheel.

[0010] The basic tool magazine frame is fixedly connected with a second extended connecting plate and a first extended connecting plate. The extended tool magazine frame is fixedly connected with a third extended connecting plate matching the second extended connecting plate and a fourth extended connecting plate matching the first extended connecting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the tool breakage detection unit includes electric telescopic rods, tool detection sensors and sensor connecting plates. The number of the electric telescopic rods is two. Both of the two electric telescopic rods are installed on the back of the basic tool magazine frame. The tool detection sensors are installed on the telescopic ends of the electric telescopic rods through the sensor connecting plates.

[0012] Preferably, the telescopic ends of the electric telescopic rods extend to the front of the basic tool magazine frame. The upper tool unit and the tool changing unit are both installed inside the basic tool magazine frame.

[0013] Preferably, the second tool chain is connected to the first tool chain as a whole, and the second tool chain driving wheel is drivingly connected to the second tool chain.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. The present utility model provides more tool numbers by setting an extended tool magazine assembly. When in use, when machining complex parts, the extended tool magazine assembly is connected to the basic tool magazine assembly at this time, and the first tool chain and the second tool chain are connected and fixed. The tool chain is driven by two servo motors. Compared with the existing tool magazine, the present utility model can be extended on the basic tool magazine and is suitable for more complex machine tool processing requirements.

[0016] 2. The present utility model is provided with a tool breakage detection unit. After the tool loading is completed, the electric telescopic rod can drive the tool detection sensor to move through the sensor connecting plate, so as to detect the tool in a non-contact manner through the tool detection sensor, providing safety during use.

[0017] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to be able to understand the technical means of the present application more clearly, it can be implemented according to the content of the specification. And in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the following takes the preferred embodiments of the present application and combines with the drawings to describe in detail as follows.

[0018] Those skilled in the art will understand the above and other purposes, advantages and features of the present application more clearly according to the following detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other accompanying drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts do not necessarily draw according to the actual scale.

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the back of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the basic tool magazine assembly in the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the extended tool magazine assembly in the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the tool breakage detection unit in the present utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1, basic tool magazine assembly; 2, extended tool magazine assembly; 3, upper tool unit; 4, tool change unit; 5, tool breakage detection unit; 11, servo motor 1; 12, tool chain 1; 13, extended connection plate 1; 14, tool chain driven wheel 1; 15, extended connection plate 2; 16, tool chain driven wheel 2; 17, tool chain driven wheel 3; 18, tool chain driving wheel 1; 19, basic tool magazine rack; 21, extended tool magazine rack; 22, servo motor 2; 23, tool chain 2; 24, tool chain driving wheel 2; 25, extended connection plate 3; 26, extended connection plate 4; 51, electric telescopic rod; 52, tool detection sensor; 53, sensor connection plate. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. In the following description, providing specific details such as specific configurations and components is only to help a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the present application. Therefore, those skilled in the art should clearly understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described here without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. In addition, for clarity and conciseness, the description of known functions and structures is omitted in the embodiments.

[0027] In addition, the present application may repeat reference numerals and / or letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0028] The term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, B exists alone, and A and B exist simultaneously. The term " / and" in this article describes another relationship between associated objects, indicating that there can be two relationships. For example, A / and B can mean: A exists alone, and A and B exist alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0029] It should also 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 "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , the present invention provides a technical solution for a flexible tool magazine of a horizontal machining center: including a basic tool magazine assembly 1, an extended tool magazine assembly 2, an upper tool unit 3, a tool changing unit 4, and a tool breakage detection unit 5;

[0031] The basic tool magazine assembly 1 includes a basic tool magazine rack 19. The shape of the basic tool magazine rack 19 is L-shaped. A tool chain driven wheel one 14, a tool chain driven wheel three 17, and a tool chain driven wheel two 16 are respectively installed at the end and the bent part of the basic tool magazine rack 19. A servo motor one 11 is installed on the back of the basic tool magazine assembly 1. The output shaft of the servo motor one 11 is drivingly connected to a tool chain driving wheel one 18. A tool chain one 12 is drivingly connected between the tool chain driving wheel one 18, the tool chain driven wheel one 14, the tool chain driven wheel three 17, and the tool chain driven wheel two 16;

[0032] The extended tool magazine assembly 2 includes an extended tool magazine rack 21 and a tool chain two 23. The shape of the extended tool magazine rack 21 is J-shaped. A servo motor two 22 is installed on the back of the extended tool magazine rack 21. The output shaft of the servo motor two 22 is drivingly connected to a tool chain driving wheel two 24;

[0033] The basic tool magazine rack 19 is fixedly connected with an extended connecting plate two 15 and an extended connecting plate one 13. The extended tool magazine rack 21 is fixedly connected with an extended connecting plate three 25 that matches the extended connecting plate two 15; and an extended connecting plate four 26 that matches the extended connecting plate one 13.

[0034] The tool breakage detection unit 5 includes an electric telescopic rod 51, a tool detection sensor 52 (the tool detection sensor 52 is an inductive proximity sensor), and a sensor connecting plate 53. The number of electric telescopic rods 51 is two, and both of the two electric telescopic rods 51 are installed on the back of the basic tool magazine rack 19. The tool detection sensor 52 is installed on the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 51 through the sensor connecting plate 53.

[0035] The telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 51 extends to the front of the basic tool magazine rack 19. The tool loading unit 3 and the tool changing unit 4 are both installed inside the basic tool magazine rack 19. The tool loading unit 3 and the tool changing unit 4 are both composed of cylinders, and the cylinders can be connected to the tool holders on the tool chain, so as to realize the opening and closing of the tool holders on the tool chain and complete tool loading and tool changing.

[0036] The second tool chain 23 is connected to the first tool chain 12 as a whole, and the second tool chain driving wheel 24 is in transmission connection with the second tool chain 23.

[0037] Specifically, when in use:

[0038] When the extended tool magazine assembly 2 is not in use, the tool is loaded onto the first tool chain 12 through the tool loading unit 3 installed inside the basic tool magazine rack 19. Subsequently, after the tool loading is completed, the electric telescopic rod 51 can drive the tool detection sensor 52 to move through the sensor connecting plate 53, so as to detect the tool non-contactingly through the tool detection sensor 52 to provide safety during use. Subsequently, the first servo motor 11 drives the first tool chain driving wheel 18 to rotate, so as to drive the first tool chain 12 to rotate. When the required tool moves to the tool changing unit 4, the tool changing is realized through the tool changing unit 4;

[0039] When the extended tool magazine assembly 2 is needed, at this time, the first extended connecting plate 13 is installed and connected to the fourth extended connecting plate 26, and the second extended connecting plate 15 is installed and connected to the third extended connecting plate 25. Then, the second tool chain 23 is connected to the first tool chain 12 as a whole, so as to complete the assembly of the extended tool magazine assembly 2. The tool changing and tool loading both adopt the tool loading unit 3 and the tool changing unit 4 on the basic tool magazine 1.

[0040] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and it does not limit the protection scope of the present invention accordingly. For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention. All changes, modifications, substitutions, integrations, and parameter changes made to these embodiments through conventional substitutions or capable of realizing the same functions without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible tool magazine for a horizontal machining center, characterized in that: It includes a basic tool magazine component (1), an extended tool magazine component (2), an upper tool unit (3), a tool changing unit (4), and a tool breakage detection unit (5); The basic tool magazine component (1) includes a basic tool magazine rack (19). The shape of the basic tool magazine rack (19) is L-shaped. A first tool chain driven wheel (14), a third tool chain driven wheel (17), and a second tool chain driven wheel (16) are respectively installed at the end and the bent part of the basic tool magazine rack (19). A first servo motor (11) is installed on the back of the basic tool magazine component (1). The output shaft of the first servo motor (11) is drivingly connected to a first tool chain driving wheel (18). A first tool chain (12) is drivingly connected between the first tool chain driving wheel (18), the first tool chain driven wheel (14), the third tool chain driven wheel (17), and the second tool chain driven wheel (16); The extended tool magazine component (2) includes an extended tool magazine rack (21) and a second tool chain (23). The shape of the extended tool magazine rack (21) is J-shaped. A second servo motor (22) is installed on the back of the extended tool magazine rack (21). The output shaft of the second servo motor (22) is drivingly connected to a second tool chain driving wheel (24); The basic tool magazine rack (19) is fixedly connected to a second extended connecting plate (15) and a first extended connecting plate (13). The extended tool magazine rack (21) is fixedly connected to a third extended connecting plate (25) matching the second extended connecting plate (15) and a fourth extended connecting plate (26) matching the first extended connecting plate (13).

2. The flexible tool magazine of a horizontal machining center according to claim 1, wherein: The tool breakage detection unit (5) includes an electric telescopic rod (51), a tool detection sensor (52), and a sensor connecting plate (53). The number of the electric telescopic rods (51) is two. Both of the two electric telescopic rods (51) are installed on the back of the basic tool magazine rack (19). The tool detection sensor (52) is installed at the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod (51) through the sensor connecting plate (53).

3. The flexible tool magazine of a horizontal machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod (51) extends to the front of the basic tool magazine rack (19). The upper tool unit (3) and the tool changing unit (4) are both installed inside the basic tool magazine rack (19).

4. The flexible tool magazine of a horizontal machining center according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second tool chain (23) is connected to the first tool chain (12) as a whole. The second tool chain driving wheel (24) is drivingly connected to the second tool chain (23).

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