End face milling machine head
By designing the end-face milling machine head, the automatic positioning and clamping of profiles is achieved, which solves the flying chip noise problem caused by manual fixation in existing milling machines, improves the processing accuracy and efficiency, and ensures the safety and tidy production environment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422478364.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-14
AI Technical Summary
During the processing of existing milling machines, workers need to manually fix the profiles, which generates flying chip noise to cause harm to the human body and affects production efficiency.
Design an end-face milling machine head, including a milling processing unit, support rail, carrier stage, detection switch, clamping mechanism and control system, to realize automatic positioning, limiting, clamping and waste collection, and improve processing accuracy and efficiency.
It realizes automatic positioning and clamping of profiles, reduces fly chip noise, improves processing accuracy and efficiency, and ensures the safety and tidyness of the production environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of milling equipment, in particular to a face milling machine head. Background Art
[0002] Milling is a machining method that uses a rotating, multi-edged tool to cut and machine the surface of an object. Common milling machines include horizontal milling machines, vertical milling machines, gantry milling machines, profile milling machines, universal milling machines, and bar milling machines. In the production of doors, windows, and curtain walls, specific grooves, openings, and chamfers are required to meet design requirements for structural stability, safety, and aesthetics. However, existing milling machines often require workers to set up and secure the profile, generating flying chips and noise that can be harmful to humans and affect production efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model is aimed at the above problems and specifically designs an end milling machine head to improve the milling efficiency.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an end milling machine head, including a milling processing unit, a supporting rail, a worktable, a detection switch, a clamping mechanism and a control system. The milling processing unit has two sets, which are symmetrically arranged and slidingly connected to the milling machine base through a guide rail pair. The supporting rail is symmetrically arranged and rotatably connected to the milling processing unit. The worktable covers the loading end of the supporting rail. The detection switch is fixedly connected to the milling processing unit, and the clamping mechanism is movably connected to the milling processing unit. The detection switch is communicatively connected to the input end of the control system, and the supporting rail and the clamping mechanism are respectively communicatively connected to the output end of the control system.
[0005] Furthermore, the milling processing unit includes a bracket, an X-axis assembly, a Y-axis assembly, a Z-axis assembly and a tool assembly, the X-axis assembly, the Y-axis assembly and the Z-axis assembly are perpendicular to each other, the X-axis assembly is movably connected to the bracket, the Y-axis assembly is movably connected to the X-axis assembly, the Z-axis assembly is movably connected to the Y-axis assembly, and the tool assembly is fixedly connected to the Z-axis assembly.
[0006] Furthermore, the milling processing unit is additionally equipped with a protective cover.
[0007] Furthermore, the supporting rail includes a mounting seat, a power source, a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, a chain and a rail, the mounting seat is fixedly connected to the milling processing unit, the outer shell of the power source is fixedly connected to the mounting seat, the output shaft of the power source passes through the mounting seat, and is sleeved on the inner ring of the driving sprocket, the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket are both rotatably connected to the mounting seat, the chain is hung between the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket, and the rail is fixedly connected to the chain; the power source is communicatively connected to the output end of the control system.
[0008] Furthermore, the rail is equipped with multiple sets of limit blocks, and the profile to be processed is clamped between the limit blocks.
[0009] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a lifting cylinder, a fixed clamp, a clamping cylinder and a movable clamp. One end of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the milling processing unit, and the other end is fixedly connected to the fixed clamp. The movable clamp is slidably connected to the fixed clamp through the clamping cylinder; the lifting cylinder is communicatively connected to the output end of the control system.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a waste collection mechanism, which includes a belt conveyor and a material receiving box. The belt conveyor is installed between the milling processing unit and the milling machine base, and the material receiving box covers the unloading end of the belt conveyor.
[0011] In summary, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial technical effects:
[0012] The utility model is provided with a detection switch to automatically locate and monitor the feeding stroke of the profile to achieve precise positioning; two sets of supporting rails are used for transportation, and the profile is limited and stably transported through the cooperation of the rails and the limit blocks; the clamping mechanism is used to fix and clamp the profile to prevent the profile from displacement or vibration during the milling process, thereby ensuring processing accuracy; the three axes in the milling processing unit are coordinated, the operating principle is simple, the moving speed and flexibility are high, the moving range of the tool assembly is expanded, the milling efficiency and the mechanization of the equipment are improved; the waste collection mechanism is set up to automatically collect and process the waste in the milling production, thereby ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the production environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the utility model Figure 1 ;
[0015] Figure 2 It is a partial structural diagram of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the utility model Figure 2 ;
[0017] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the clamping mechanism in the utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 It is a top view schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 It is a main schematic diagram of the present utility model.
[0020] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are:
[0021] 1. Milling processing unit; 2. Stage;
[0022] 3. Support rail; 31. Mounting seat; 32. Power source; 33. Rail; 34. Limit block;
[0023] 4. Clamping mechanism; 41. Lifting cylinder; 42. Fixed clamp; 43. Pressing cylinder; 44. Movable clamp;
[0024] 5. Protective cover; 6. Waste collection mechanism; 61. Belt conveyor; 62. Material receiving box;
[0025] 7. Milling machine base; 8. Profiles to be processed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following is combined with Figures 1-6 The utility model is described in further detail:
[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment discloses an end milling machine head, including a milling processing unit 1, a worktable 2, a supporting rail 3, a detection switch, a clamping mechanism 4 and a control system. The milling processing unit 1 has two sets, which are symmetrically arranged and slidably installed on both sides of the milling machine base 7 through a guide rail pair. There are two groups of supporting rails 3, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the milling machine base 7 and are respectively rotatably connected to the milling processing unit 1. The worktable 2 is detachably mounted on the same ground plane as the milling machine base 7, and the upper end surface covers the loading end of the supporting rail 3. The detection switch is preferably a capacitive proximity switch, which is fixedly connected to the milling processing unit 1, and the detection end is close to the supporting rail 3. The clamping mechanism 4 is movably connected to the milling processing unit 1. The control system is a PLC controller. The detection switch is communicatively connected to the input end of the control system, and the supporting rail 3 and the clamping mechanism 4 are respectively communicatively connected to the output end of the control system.
[0028] like Figure 2As shown, the milling processing unit 1 includes a bracket, an X-axis assembly, a Y-axis assembly, a Z-axis assembly and a tool assembly. The X-axis assembly, the Y-axis assembly and the Z-axis assembly constitute a three-axis transmission perpendicular to each other. The bracket is movably connected to the milling machine base 7 through a guide pair, the X-axis assembly is movably connected to the bracket through a transmission mechanism, the Y-axis assembly is movably connected to the X-axis assembly, the Z-axis assembly is movably connected to the Y-axis assembly, and the tool assembly is fixedly connected to the Z-axis assembly through a fastening bolt. The transmission mechanism is preferably: rack and pinion transmission, cylinder transmission; the milling processing unit 1 is additionally equipped with a protective cover 5, which covers and semi-encloses the milling processing unit 1.
[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, the supporting rail 3 includes a mounting seat 31, a power source 32, a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, a chain and a rail 33. The mounting seat 31 is fixedly connected to the bracket by fastening bolts. The power source 32 is a motor. The motor housing is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 31 by fastening bolts. The motor output shaft passes through the bearing and is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 31. The inner ring of the driving sprocket is sleeved on the motor output shaft. The driving sprocket and the driven sprocket are both rotatably connected to the mounting seat 31. The chain is hung between the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket. The rail 33 is fixedly installed on the outer ring of the chain by fastening pins. The power source 32 is communicatively connected to the output end of the control system; the rail 33 is evenly spaced and welded with multiple groups of limit blocks 34. The bottom surface of the profile 8 to be processed overlaps the rail 33, and the side wall is clamped between the limit blocks 34.
[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, the clamping mechanism 4 includes a lifting cylinder 41, a fixed clamp 42, a clamping cylinder 43 and a movable clamp 44. The cylinder end of the lifting cylinder 41 is fixedly connected to the bracket of the milling processing unit 1 by a fastening bolt, and the piston part on the other side is fixedly connected to the fixed clamp 42. The fixed clamp 42 is a semi-closed structure, one side wall of which is provided with a guide rail pair. The cylinder end of the clamping cylinder 43 is fixedly connected to the fixed clamp 42, and the piston part on the other side passes through the fixed clamp 42 and is fixedly connected to the movable clamp 44. The movable clamp 44 is movably connected to the fixed clamp 42 through the clamping cylinder 43 and the guide rail pair. The lifting cylinder 41 is communicatively connected to the output end of the control system.
[0031] like Figure 5-Figure 6 As shown, the machine head also includes a waste collection mechanism 6, which includes a belt conveyor 61 and a material receiving box 62. The belt conveyor 61 is installed between the milling processing unit 1 and the milling machine base 7, wherein the transmission direction of the belt is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the supporting rail 3. The material receiving box 62 is an upper open cover structure, which can be detachably installed on the same ground plane as the milling machine base 7 and covers the unloading end of the belt conveyor 61.
[0032] The working principle of the end milling machine head of the utility model is:
[0033] Before starting the machine, use external power to transport the profile 8 to be processed temporarily stored on the worktable 2 to the supporting rail 3, start the power source 32 in the supporting rail 3, the power source 32 outputs power and drives the rail 33 to move, and the profile 8 to be processed rotates with the rail 33. When the detection switch detects the profile 8 to be processed, it outputs a signal to the control system. The control system receives the signal and controls the power source 32 to stop, and at the same time outputs an instruction to control the feed stroke of the lifting cylinder 41 to lift the profile 8 to be processed on the rail 33. Thereafter, the clamping cylinder 43 is adjusted until the fixed clamp 42 cooperates with the movable clamp 44 to achieve clamping of the profile 8 to be processed, and the three-axis transmission of the milling processing unit 1 is controlled to complete the milling processing of the profile 8 to be processed by the tool assembly; the waste chips generated during the milling process fall above the belt of the belt conveyor 61 and rotate with the belt, and are finally collected in the receiving box 62.
[0034] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A face milling machine head, characterized in that: It includes a milling processing unit, a supporting rail, a worktable, a detection switch, a clamping mechanism and a control system. The milling processing unit has two sets, which are symmetrically arranged and slidingly connected to the milling machine base through a guide rail pair. The supporting rail is symmetrically arranged and rotatably connected to the milling processing unit. The worktable covers the loading end of the supporting rail. The detection switch is fixedly connected to the milling processing unit, and the clamping mechanism is movably connected to the milling processing unit. The detection switch is communicatively connected to the input end of the control system, and the supporting rail and the clamping mechanism are respectively communicatively connected to the output end of the control system.
2. The face milling machine head according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milling processing unit includes a bracket, an X-axis assembly, a Y-axis assembly, a Z-axis assembly and a tool assembly. The X-axis assembly, Y-axis assembly and Z-axis assembly are perpendicular to each other. The X-axis assembly is movably connected to the bracket, the Y-axis assembly is movably connected to the X-axis assembly, the Z-axis assembly is movably connected to the Y-axis assembly, and the tool assembly is fixedly connected to the Z-axis assembly.
3. The face milling machine head according to claim 2, characterized in that: The milling processing unit is additionally provided with a protective cover.
4. The face milling machine head according to claim 3, characterized in that: The supporting slewing rail includes a mounting seat, a power source, a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, a chain and a rail. The mounting seat is fixedly connected to the milling processing unit. The outer shell of the power source is fixedly connected to the mounting seat. The output shaft of the power source passes through the mounting seat and is sleeved on the inner ring of the driving sprocket. The driving sprocket and the driven sprocket are both rotatably connected to the mounting seat. The chain is hung between the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket, and the rail is fixedly connected to the chain. The power source is communicatively connected to the output end of the control system.
5. The face milling machine head according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rails are equipped with multiple groups of limit blocks, and the profiles to be processed are clamped between the limit blocks.
6. The face milling machine head according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes a lifting cylinder, a fixed clamp, a clamping cylinder and a movable clamp. One end of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the milling processing unit, and the other end is fixedly connected to the fixed clamp. The movable clamp is slidably connected to the fixed clamp through the clamping cylinder; the lifting cylinder is communicatively connected to the output end of the control system.
7. The face milling machine head according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a waste collection mechanism, which includes a belt conveyor and a material receiving box. The belt conveyor is installed between the milling processing unit and the milling machine base, and the material receiving box covers the unloading end of the belt conveyor.