Protective device of vertical lathe

By designing transparent protective covers, electric cleaning units and servo-driven release components on the vertical lathe, the problems of low cleaning efficiency and inconvenient operation in the existing devices are solved, and an efficient cleaning and flexible processing environment is achieved.

CN223130150UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22DALIAN YIMEI MACHINERY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422192877.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-09
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-09

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Technical Problem

The protective devices of existing vertical lathes have shortcomings in terms of cleaning efficiency and operational ease, especially debris are prone to accumulate on the screw threads, affecting the long-term use of the equipment.

Method used

A protective device including a protective cover, a cleaning unit and a release assembly is designed. The protective cover is composed of a transparent protective material and a vacuum layer. The cleaning unit connects the elastic wipe strip and a flexible wiper through an electric telescopic rod. The release assembly is adjusted 0-180 degrees by a servo motor drive rotary roller and a toothed belt.

Benefits of technology

It improves cleaning efficiency and operational convenience, provides a clear field of view and a safe environment, ensures high efficiency and accuracy of the processing process, and adapts to a variety of processing needs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vertical lathes, discloses a protective device of a vertical lathe, and solves the problem that the existing lathe is low in protection and cleaning efficiency in the machining process. The protection device mainly comprises a bed base, an operation platform, a clamp table, a surrounding plate, a side plate, a tool apron, a release groove, a protection cover, a sweeping unit and a release assembly. Wherein the sweeping unit is composed of electric telescopic rods on four supports and wiping strips, and the wiping strips are made of elastic materials and are provided with flexible wiping cotton, so that the sweeping effect is improved; the protective cover is made of a transparent protective material and is formed by clamping a vacuum layer between two protective plates, so that the safety of operators is protected, and a clear visual field is provided; the releasing assembly comprises a servo motor, a rotating roller, a toothed ring, a toothed belt and a positioning rotating shaft, and is matched with an adjusting plate to achieve angle adjustment of 0-180 degrees so as to meet different machining requirements.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vertical lathes, and particularly relates to a protection device for a vertical lathe. Background Art

[0002] A vertical lathe is a machine tool device widely used in the processing of large parts. Different from a horizontal lathe, the spindle of a vertical lathe is perpendicular to the workbench, and the workpiece is installed on a horizontal rotating workbench. Such a design makes the clamping and processing of heavy and large workpieces more convenient. Vertical lathes are mainly used for processing inner and outer cylindrical surfaces, conical surfaces, end faces, grooving, drilling, reaming, and internal threads, etc. Due to the vertical arrangement of its spindle, the workpiece is under balanced stress during processing, and it is particularly suitable for processing large disk-shaped and short shaft-shaped parts.

[0003] The existing Chinese patent with the publication number CN220944392U discloses a protection device for a vertical lathe. The main components include a cover body, a base, and a protection door. The device is specially designed with a chassis, a collection groove, and a cleaning mechanism. There is a circular or square through-hole structure in the center of the chassis, and the collection groove is a circular or square annular groove, which is detachably connected to the side of the workbench; the cleaning mechanism is built into the cover body and consists of a motor, a screw rod, a limit block, and a cleaning brush, which is used to clean debris into the collection groove. Although the device provides the functions of collecting and cleaning debris, during cleaning, the debris will accumulate on the exposed screw threads, easily causing debris accumulation faults, thus affecting the long-term use of the equipment.

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned related technologies, a protection device for a vertical lathe is now provided, which can eliminate the drawbacks of the existing device. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a protection device for a vertical lathe with simple operation, good protection performance, and high cleaning efficiency. By using this device for work, the problems of low protection and cleaning efficiency of existing lathes during processing are solved.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A protection device for a vertical lathe, in which an operation platform is fixedly installed in the middle of the bed base, a fixture table is fixedly connected to the operation platform, a surrounding plate and a side plate are fixedly connected to the periphery of the bed base, a tool rest is arranged on the inner wall of the surrounding plate, a release groove is opened on the bed base, a protective cover is slidably connected between the side plate and the bed base, a cleaning unit is arranged on the bed base, and a release component is arranged in the release groove;

[0007] The cleaning unit includes supports. There are four supports, and they are all fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom end of the side plate. Electric telescopic rods are arranged on the supports. One end of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the support, and the other end is detachably connected to a wiping strip. The bottom end of the wiping strip abuts against the top end of the operation platform.

[0008] Preferably, the wiping strip is made of elastic material.

[0009] Preferably, flexible wiping cotton is detachably provided at the parts where the wiping strip abuts against the operating table and the bed base.

[0010] Preferably, the protective cover is slidably arranged on the bed base and is fitted and stored in the side plate.

[0011] Preferably, the protective cover is made of transparent protective material.

[0012] Preferably, the structure of the protective cover is composed of two protective plates sandwiching a vacuum layer, and the gap between the two protective plates is in a vacuum state.

[0013] Preferably, the release assembly includes a servo motor. A roller is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the servo motor. Tooth rings are provided on the outer walls of both ends of the roller. A toothed belt is meshed with the tooth rings. One end of the toothed belt is meshed with a roller, and the other end is meshed with a connecting roller. A plurality of positioning rotating shafts are equidistantly spaced between the roller and the connecting roller. Both ends of the positioning rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the inner walls on both sides of the bottom of the bed base. Tooth rings are symmetrically provided on the positioning rotating shaft and are meshed with the toothed belt.

[0014] Preferably, an adjusting plate is fixedly connected to the positioning rotating shaft, and the adjusting plate is located between the tooth rings at both ends of the positioning rotating shaft.

[0015] Preferably, the adjustable rotation angle range of the adjusting plate is from 0 degree to 180 degrees clockwise.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. A protective device for a vertical lathe proposed by the present utility model. The sliding connection protective cover design in the device enables the operator to quickly unfold or retract it, greatly facilitating the maintenance and operation processes of the lathe. At the same time, the equipped cleaning unit uses a wiping strip connected by an electric telescopic rod to automatically clean the operation platform. The elastic material wiping strip and the detachable flexible wiping cotton used not only enhance the ability to remove debris but also improve the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning unit and the convenience of maintenance. In addition, the transparent design of the protective cover and the structure composed of two protective plates sandwiching a vacuum layer provide a clear operation vision for the operator, effectively isolating noise and heat, and ensuring the safety and comfort of the working environment.

[0018] 2. A protective device for a vertical lathe proposed by the present utility model. By driving the roller and the toothed belt through the servo motor in the release assembly and cooperating with the adjusting plate on the positioning rotating shaft, a wide range of adjustment from 0 degree to 180 degrees is achieved. This not only ensures precise control during the lathe processing but also provides a flexible way to remove debris generated during cutting, thereby enhancing the practicality and adaptability of the entire device and ensuring high efficiency of operation and high precision of the processing process. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of one side of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning unit of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the release assembly of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 is an exploded schematic diagram of the release assembly of the present utility model.

[0024] In the figures: 1, bed base; 10, release groove; 2, operation platform; 21, fixture table; 31, enclosing plate; 32, side plate; 4, tool rest; 5, protective cover; 6, cleaning unit; 61, support; 62, electric telescopic rod; 63, wiping strip; 631, flexible wiping cotton; 7, release assembly; 71, servo motor; 72, rotating roller; 73, toothed ring; 74, toothed belt; 75, connecting roller; 77, positioning rotating shaft; 771, adjusting plate. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

[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] To further understand the content of the present utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Combined with Figures 1 - 5, A protective device for a vertical lathe, comprising a bed base 1. A working platform 2 is fixedly installed in the middle of the bed base 1, providing a stable working area. A fixture table 21 is fixedly connected to the working platform 2. The periphery of the bed base 1 is fixedly connected with a surrounding plate 31 and a side plate 32, forming a closed working environment. A tool rest 4 is provided on the inner wall of the surrounding plate 31. A release groove 10 is formed in the bed base 1. A protective cover 5 is slidably connected between the side plate 32 and the bed base 1, effectively isolating the processing area and facilitating the safe operation of the operator. The protective cover 5 is slidably arranged on the bed base 1 and is fitted and stored in the side plate 32; the protective cover 5 is made of transparent protective material; the structure of the protective cover 5 consists of two protective plates sandwiching a vacuum layer, and the gap between the two protective plates is in a vacuum state. The transparent material and the double-layer structure with a vacuum layer design of the protective cover 5 provide good visibility and heat insulation and sound insulation effects; a cleaning unit 6 is provided on the bed base 1, and a release component 7 is provided in the release groove 10;

[0028] The cleaning unit 6 includes a support 61. There are four supports 61, and they are all fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom end of the side plate 3. Electric telescopic rods 62 are provided on all four supports 61. One end of the electric telescopic rod 62 is fixedly connected to the support 61, and the other end is detachably connected with a wiping strip 63. The bottom end of the wiping strip 63 abuts against the top end of the working platform 2; the wiping strip 63 is made of elastic material; flexible wiping cotton 631 is detachably provided at the parts where the wiping strip 63 abuts against the operating platform and the bed base, ensuring a comprehensive cleaning of the working platform 2, effectively removing processing debris, and maintaining the cleanliness of the working environment.

[0029] The release component 7 includes a servo motor 71. A roller 72 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the servo motor 71. Tooth rings 73 are provided on the outer walls of both ends of the roller 72. A toothed belt 74 is meshed with the tooth rings 73. One end of the toothed belt 74 is meshed with the roller 72, and the other end is meshed with a connecting roller 75. A plurality of positioning rotating shafts 77 are equidistantly spaced between the roller 72 and the connecting roller 75. Both ends of the positioning rotating shaft 77 are rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the bottom of the bed base 1. Tooth rings 73 are symmetrically provided on the positioning rotating shaft 77 and are meshed with the toothed belt 74; an adjusting plate 771 is fixedly connected to the positioning rotating shaft 77, and the adjusting plate 771 is located between the tooth rings 73 at both ends of the positioning rotating shaft 77; by driving the rotation of the toothed belt 74 and the positioning rotating shaft 77 by the servo motor 71, precise position control of the adjusting plate 771 can be achieved; the adjustable rotation range of the adjusting plate 771 is from 0 degrees to 180 degrees clockwise, enabling it to be flexibly adjusted under different working conditions, adapting to various processing requirements, improving the applicability and operation flexibility of the equipment. At the same time, this design ensures the action coordination and stability of the release component 7 and optimizes the overall operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0030] Working principle: The rotating roller 72 is driven by the servo motor 71 and connected to the connecting roller 75 through the toothed belt 74 to achieve power transmission; the positioning rotating shafts 77 are arranged at equal distances and meshed with the toothed belt 74 through the toothed rings 73 to ensure the precise positioning of the adjusting plate 771; the rotation angle of the adjusting plate 771 can be adjusted clockwise from 0 degrees to 180 degrees to adapt to different processing scenarios; the protective cover 5 is unfolded and stored through the sliding connection of the side plate 32 and the bed base 1, providing convenience for operation; the cleaning unit 6 controls the position of the wiping strip 63 through the electric telescopic rod 62 to achieve automatic cleaning, and the elastic material and flexible wiping cotton 631 design of the wiping strip 63 improve the cleaning efficiency and adaptability.

[0031] 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 expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0032] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A protective device for a vertical lathe, comprising a bed base (1). An operating platform (2) is fixedly installed in the middle of the bed base (1). A fixture table (21) is fixedly connected to the operating platform (2). A surrounding plate (31) and a side plate (32) are fixedly connected to the periphery of the bed base (1). A tool holder (4) is provided on the inner wall of the surrounding plate (31). A release groove (10) is formed in the bed base (1), characterized in that: A protective cover (5) is slidably connected between the side plate (32) and the bed base (1). A cleaning unit (6) is provided on the bed base (1), and a release component (7) is provided in the release groove (10). The cleaning unit (6) includes a support (61). There are four supports (61), all of which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom end of the side plate (32). Electric telescopic rods (62) are provided on all four supports (61). One end of the electric telescopic rod (62) is fixedly connected to the support (61), and the other end is detachably connected to a wiping strip (63). The bottom end of the wiping strip (63) abuts against the top end of the operation platform (2).

2. The protective device of a vertical lathe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiping strip (63) is made of an elastic material.

3. The protective device for a vertical lathe according to claim 2, characterized in that: Flexible wiping cotton (631) is detachably provided at the parts where the wiping strip (63) abuts against the operation table and the bed base.

4. The protective device of a vertical lathe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover (5) is slidably arranged on the bed base (1) and is fitted and stored in the side plate (32).

5. The protective device of a vertical lathe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover (5) is made of a transparent protective material.

6. The protective device of a vertical lathe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of the protective cover (5) consists of two protective plates sandwiching a vacuum layer, and the gap between the two protective plates is in a vacuum state.

7. The protective device of a vertical lathe according to claim 6, characterized in that: The release component (7) includes a servo motor (71). A roller (72) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the servo motor (71). Tooth rings (73) are provided on the outer walls of both ends of the roller (72). A toothed belt (74) is meshed with the tooth ring (73). One end of the toothed belt (74) is meshed with the roller (72), and the other end is meshed with a connecting roller (75). A plurality of positioning rotating shafts (77) are equidistantly spaced between the roller (72) and the connecting roller (75). Both ends of the positioning rotating shaft (77) are rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the bottom of the bed base (1). Tooth rings (73) are symmetrically provided on the positioning rotating shaft (77) and are meshed with the toothed belt (74).

8. The protective device of a vertical lathe according to claim 7, characterized in that: An adjusting plate (771) is fixedly connected to the positioning rotating shaft (77), and the adjusting plate (771) is located between the tooth rings (73) at both ends of the positioning rotating shaft (77).

9. The protective device for a vertical lathe according to claim 8, wherein: The adjustable rotation range of the adjusting plate (771) is from 0 degrees to 180 degrees clockwise.

Citation Information

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  • A protective device for vertical lathe

    CN220944392U