High-speed tool changing mechanism

By designing a high-speed tool changer mechanism and using a circular cutter plate and a servo motor-driven automated tool changer system, the existing tool changer mechanism is solved, and efficient and accurate tool replacement is achieved, and the production efficiency and quality of the machining center is improved.

CN223210976UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12YIDA PRECISION MACHINE TOOL (PINGHU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423061385.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-12

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Technical Problem

The tool change mechanism of the existing machining center is slow, which is prone to tool breakage, high operating costs, and insufficient market competitiveness.

Method used

A high-speed tool change mechanism is designed, using circular cutter plate, ring handle positioning block, cylinder limit block and positioning pin structure, combined with servo motor drive and automatic tool identification system to achieve fast and precise tool replacement.

Benefits of technology

Significantly improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, reduce operating costs, improve processing accuracy and market competitiveness, and meet high-quality short-term delivery needs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a high-speed tool changing mechanism, and relates to the technical field of machining center equipment. A group of connecting plates are mounted at the top of the base; two groups of telescopic protective covers are mounted on the inner side of the connecting plate; a cylinder rod seat is further mounted at the top of the base; a box body is further mounted in the middle of the top of the base; a housing is mounted on the left side of the top of the box body; a rear cover is mounted on the right side of the box body; a tool magazine linear rail is further fixed on the base; a cutter head is mounted at the top of the box body; a plurality of cutter handle positioning blocks are mounted on the outer side of the cutter head; two cutter claws are mounted on each cutter handle positioning block; an air cylinder is further installed on the base. The mechanism can improve the production efficiency, improve the processing quality, reduce the operation cost and enhance the market competitiveness.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of machining center equipment, in particular to a high-speed tool changing mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The high-speed tool changing mechanism is a device used in machining centers. Its main function is to complete the tool replacement in a short time, thereby improving production efficiency and machining accuracy.

[0003] The tool changing mechanism currently used in machining centers is usually slow when changing tools, which affects production efficiency. In addition, the machine often stops due to tool jams and requires manual intervention to continue operation. The operating costs are high and the corresponding market competitiveness will also be reduced. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The utility model provides a high-speed tool changing mechanism, which can improve production efficiency, improve processing quality, reduce operating costs and enhance market competitiveness.

[0005] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a high-speed tool changing mechanism is provided, specifically comprising: a base;

[0006] A group of connecting plates are installed on the top of the base; two groups of telescopic protective covers are installed on the inner side of the connecting plates; a cylinder rod seat is also installed on the top of the base; a box is also installed in the middle position of the top of the base; a cover shell is installed on the top left side of the box; a back cover is installed on the right side of the box; a tool magazine linear rail is also fixed on the base; a tool disc is installed on the top of the box; several tool handle positioning blocks are installed on the outside of the tool disc; two tool claws are installed on each tool handle positioning block; and a cylinder is also installed on the base.

[0007] In at least some embodiments, the cutter disc is a circular structure, and the tool handle positioning blocks are arranged in a ring and installed on the top of the cutter disc and all protrude outward.

[0008] In at least some embodiments, a cylinder limit block is provided on the cylinder, and a positioning pin is fixed to one end of the cylinder.

[0009] In at least some embodiments, the telescopic protective cover is symmetrically mounted on the left and right sides of the box body, and one side of the telescopic protective cover is in close contact with the side outer wall of the box body.

[0010] In at least some embodiments, the positioning pin is a cylindrical rod, a raised block is provided on the top of the cylinder rod seat, and a circular hole corresponding to the size of the positioning pin is provided in the middle of the raised block.

[0011] In at least some embodiments, the inner side of the telescopic protective cover is supported by an iron frame, and the top surface of the telescopic protective cover is covered with a layer of rubber.

[0012] In at least some embodiments, the telescopic protective cover is located above the tool magazine linear rail and the cylinder on the base, and the telescopic protective cover can be telescoped to adjust its length.

[0013] The utility model provides a high-speed tool changing mechanism, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The high-speed rotation and highly automated tool changing function of this utility model greatly shortens the processing cycle and improves production efficiency. The cutting force is reduced at high speed, the surface roughness is reduced, the processing accuracy is significantly improved, and the processing quality is improved. It is especially suitable for high-precision parts processing, reducing downtime and manual intervention, and reducing operating costs. The efficient and high-precision processing capabilities enable enterprises to gain an advantage in the fierce market competition, meet the market demand for high quality and short delivery time, and enhance market competitiveness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0016] The drawings described below only relate to some embodiments of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0017] In the attached figure:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the present application is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 A side view schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic top view of the overall structure of the present application is shown;

[0021] Figure 4 Shows this application Figure 1 Schematic diagram after cutting along the middle line at B;

[0022] Figure 5 Shows this application Figure 1 Schematic diagram after cutting along the middle line at A;

[0023] Reference Signs List

[0024] 1. Base; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Telescopic protective cover; 4. Cylinder rod seat; 5. Box body; 6. Cover shell; 7. Back cover; 8. Tool magazine linear rail; 9. Tool disc; 10. Tool handle positioning block; 11. Tool claw; 12. Cylinder; 1201. Cylinder limit block; 1202. Locating pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the described embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 :

[0027] The utility model proposes a high-speed tool changing mechanism, comprising: a base 1;

[0028] A group of connecting plates 2 are installed on the top of the base 1. The base 1 is used to support the upper part of the structure of this mechanism, and the connecting plates 2 are used to fix the telescopic protective cover 3; two groups of telescopic protective covers 3 are installed on the inner side of the connecting plates 2, and the telescopic protective cover 3 can block the tool magazine linear rail 8 and the top of the cylinder 12 to prevent falling objects from getting stuck in the tool magazine linear rail 8 or causing damage to the cylinder 12; a cylinder rod seat 4 is also installed on the top of the base 1. When the cylinder 12 is extended and retracted, the positioning pin 1202 at one end of the cylinder rod seat 4 will slide left and right in the circular hole in the middle position of the raised block on the top of the cylinder rod seat 4, thereby improving the stability of the cylinder 12 during extension and retraction adjustment; a box 5 is also installed in the middle position of the top of the base 1, and the box 5 is used to support the motor and tool disc 9 of the upper part; a cover shell 6 is installed on the left side of the top of the box shell 5, and the cover shell 6 is used to control the control module The box body 5 is provided with a rear cover 7 on the right side, which is used to close the opening on the right side of the box body 5. After the rear cover 7 is removed, the structure inside the box body 5 can be maintained. A tool magazine linear rail 8 is also fixed on the base 1, which is used to support the sliding of the box body 5. A knife disc 9 is installed on the top of the box body 5, which is used to support the tool handle positioning block 10. When the motor on the inner side of the top of the box body 5 rotates, it can drive the knife disc 9 to rotate synchronously, so that the position of the tool can be adjusted. Several tool handle positioning blocks 10 are installed on the outside of the knife disc 9, which are used to support the tool claws 11. Two tool claws 11 are installed on the tool handle positioning blocks 10, and the tool claws 11 are used to clamp and grasp the tool. A cylinder 12 is also installed on the base 1, and the cylinder 12 is used to drive the telescopic protective cover 3 to perform telescopic adjustment.

[0029] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 As shown, the cutter disc 9 is a circular structure, and the tool handle positioning blocks 10 are arranged in a ring and installed on the top of the cutter disc 9 and all protrude outward. When the motor on the inner side of the top of the box body 5 rotates, it can drive the cutter disc 9 to rotate synchronously, so that the position of the tool on the tool handle positioning block 10 can be adjusted, and the tool handle positioning block 10 protruding outward can also facilitate the tool claw 11 to clamp the tool.

[0030] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a cylinder limit block 1201 is provided on the cylinder 12, and a positioning pin 1202 is fixed at one end of the cylinder 12. The cylinder limit block 1201 can fix the position of the cylinder 12, and when the cylinder 12 is extended or retracted, the positioning pin 1202 at one end thereof will slide left and right in the circular hole in the middle position of the raised block on the top of the cylinder rod seat 4, thereby improving the stability of the cylinder 12 during extension and retraction adjustment.

[0031] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the telescopic protective cover 3 is symmetrically installed on the left and right sides of the box body 5, and one side of the telescopic protective cover 3 is tightly attached to the side outer wall of the box body 5. When the box body 5 moves left and right under the support of the tool magazine linear rail 8, the telescopic protective cover 3 will also be synchronously telescoped and adjusted to ensure effective shielding of the tool magazine linear rail 8 and the top of the cylinder 12.

[0032] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 5 As shown, the locating pin 1202 is a cylindrical rod, a raised block is provided on the top of the cylinder rod seat 4, and a circular hole corresponding to the size of the locating pin 1202 is provided in the middle position of the raised block. When the cylinder 12 is extended or retracted, the locating pin 1202 at one end thereof will slide left and right in the circular hole in the middle position of the raised block on the top of the cylinder rod seat 4, thereby improving the stability of the cylinder 12 during extension and retraction adjustment.

[0033] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 1-Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the telescopic protective cover 3 is located above the tool magazine linear rail 8 and the cylinder 12 on the base 1, and the telescopic protective cover 3 can be telescopically adjusted in length. The telescopic protective cover 3 can shield the tool magazine linear rail 8 and the top of the cylinder 12 to prevent fallen objects from being stuck in the tool magazine linear rail 8 or causing damage to the cylinder 12. Moreover, when the box body 5 moves left and right under the support of the tool magazine linear rail 8, the telescopic protective cover 3 will also be synchronously telescopically adjusted to ensure that the tool magazine linear rail 8 and the top of the cylinder 12 are effectively shielded.

[0034] Example 2, based on Example 1, Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the inner side of the telescopic protective cover 3 is supported by an iron frame, and the top surface of the telescopic protective cover 3 is covered with a layer of rubber. The iron frame inside the telescopic protective cover 3 can ensure the overall stability of the telescopic protective cover 3, and the rubber covering the top of the telescopic protective cover 3 can provide a certain degree of elasticity, which can not only rebound objects dropped from above, but also avoid deformation.

[0035] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: during installation, the structure is first fixed inside the machining center through the base 1, and then the control module is installed in the cover 6. During use, when the motor on the inner side of the top of the box body 5 rotates, it can drive the tool disc 9 to rotate synchronously, so that the position of the tool on the tool handle positioning block 10 can be adjusted, and then the tool claw 11 on the tool handle positioning block 10 can clamp the tool and change the tool. Moreover, during the tool changing process, the box body 5 can also be displaced left and right under the support of the tool magazine linear rail 8, so as to adjust the lateral position of the tool. When the box body 5 is displaced left and right under the support of the tool magazine linear rail 8, the telescopic protective cover 3 on the inner side of the connecting plate 2 will also be synchronously telescoped and adjusted under the drive of the cylinder 12 to ensure effective shielding of the tool magazine linear rail 8 and the top of the cylinder 12. The cylinder limit block 1201 can fix the position of the cylinder 12, and the air cylinder 12 can be used to fix the position of the cylinder 12. When the cylinder 12 is extended or retracted, the locating pin 1202 at one end thereof will slide left and right in the circular hole in the middle position of the raised block on the top of the cylinder rod seat 4, thereby improving the stability of the cylinder 12 during extension and retraction adjustment. The structure inside the box body 5 can be maintained by removing the rear cover 7 at a later stage. The automatic tool changing system is integrated into the electric spindle, and the tool changing mechanism is driven by the control system instructions to realize rapid replacement of the tool. This process reduces manual intervention and downtime, and significantly improves processing efficiency and production flexibility. This mechanism adopts advanced servo motor drive to ensure fast and accurate tool changing. Through the precise positioning system, the high-speed tool changing mechanism can realize precise positioning of the tool, reducing the processing error caused by tool changing. In addition, it is also equipped with an automatic tool recognition system, which can automatically identify the type and status of the tool, further improving the level of automation and processing efficiency.

[0036] In this article, there are several points to note:

[0037] 1. The drawings of the embodiments of the present disclosure only relate to the structures related to the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other structures may refer to conventional designs.

[0038] 2. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features therein may be combined with each other to form new embodiments.

[0039] The above are only specific embodiments of the present disclosure, but the scope of protection of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this disclosure should be included in the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A high-speed tool changing mechanism, comprising: Base (1); characterized in that: A group of connecting plates (2) are installed on the top of the base (1); two groups of telescopic protective covers (3) are installed on the inner side of the connecting plates (2); a cylinder rod seat (4) is also installed on the top of the base (1); a box (5) is also installed at the middle position of the top of the base (1); a cover shell (6) is installed on the left side of the top of the box (5); a back cover (7) is installed on the right side of the box (5); a tool magazine linear rail (8) is also fixed on the base (1); a tool disc (9) is installed on the top of the box (5); a plurality of tool handle positioning blocks (10) are installed on the outer side of the tool disc (9); two tool claws (11) are installed on each of the tool handle positioning blocks (10); and a cylinder (12) is also installed on the base (1).

2. A high-speed tool changing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cylinder limiting block (1201) is provided on the cylinder (12), and a positioning pin (1202) is fixed to one end of the cylinder (12).

3. A high-speed tool changing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning pin (1202) is a cylindrical rod, a raised block is provided on the top of the cylinder rod seat (4), and a circular hole corresponding to the size of the positioning pin (1202) is provided in the middle of the raised block.

4. A high-speed tool changing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic protective cover (3) is located above the tool magazine linear rail (8) and the cylinder (12) on the base (1), and the telescopic protective cover (3) can be telescoped to adjust its length.

5. The high-speed tool changing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutter disc (9) is a circular structure, and the handle positioning blocks (10) are arranged in a ring shape and installed on the top of the cutter disc (9) and all protrude outwards.

6. A high-speed tool changing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic protective cover (3) is symmetrically mounted on the left and right sides of the box body (5), and one side of the telescopic protective cover (3) is in close contact with the side outer wall of the box body (5).

7. The high-speed tool changing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the telescopic protective cover (3) is supported by an iron frame, and the top surface of the telescopic protective cover (3) is covered with a layer of rubber.