Tool taking and placing mechanism for tool magazine

By designing the tool pick-and-place mechanism for tool magazines, the tool storage and protection of tools is achieved using the pick-and-place bracket and storage drive assembly, the dust pollution and collision problems of the tool when it is not in use are solved, and the service life and maintenance efficiency are improved.

CN223222936UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15江西秦锐智能科技有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422346176.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-26
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-26

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, tools are susceptible to dust contamination and collision damage when not in use, which affects service life and is difficult to maintain.

Method used

A tool pick-up and placement mechanism for tool magazine is designed, including a pick-up and placement bracket, storage drive assembly and displacement assembly. The tool storage and protection are realized through fixtures and protective covers, and the position is quickly adjusted by motor drive, which facilitates the replacement and maintenance of fixtures.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent dust pollution, protect the tool from collisions, extend the service life, and improve the efficiency of fixture replacement and maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machine tool machining, and discloses a tool taking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine, which comprises a taking and placing support, a storage driving assembly, a clamping assembly, a clamping assembly, a clamping assembly, a clamping assembly, a clamping assembly and a clamping assembly, the storage driving assembly is mounted on the taking and placing support and is in threaded connection with a displacement assembly, and the displacement assembly is slidably arranged in the taking and placing support; a plurality of sets of clamps are detachably connected to the displacement assembly, tools are conveniently protected through the taking and placing support, meanwhile, the stored tools are conveniently conveyed to the position below a main shaft of the tool magazine, the position of the displacement assembly is conveniently and rapidly adjusted through the storage driving assembly, and therefore tool bodies clamped on the clamps are conveniently conveyed out and stored; according to the tool storage device, when the tools are sent out, taken and placed, stored tool bodies can be protected conveniently, dust is prevented from falling on the tools to affect the service life of the tools, the tool bodies are prevented from being collided and damaged, the service life of the tools is prolonged, meanwhile, the clamp is convenient to replace, and the maintenance efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of machine tool processing, in particular to a tool taking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, the CNC machine tool industry is also developing continuously. The CNC machine tool industry has become increasingly mature in terms of main structure and performance. For different types of CNC machine tools, various types of tool magazines suitable for different needs have emerged.

[0003] In the prior art, the Chinese utility model application number: CN202320880438.8 discloses a tool magazine, which includes a machine tool, a spindle, a tool magazine structure, and a tool. The tool magazine structure is installed on the machine tool, and the tool magazine structure includes a tool magazine frame and a positioning mechanism for clamping and positioning the tool. The positioning mechanism includes a first clamping member, a second clamping member, a spring, and a limit block. The tool is clamped by the first clamping member and the second clamping member on the positioning mechanism. The provision of the spring improves the clamping force and the stability of the clamping, thereby ensuring the clamping effect. By providing the limit block, the protrusion at one end of the limit block is mutually engaged with the clamping groove of the tool, which, on the one hand, improves the stability of the clamping of the positioning mechanism, and on the other hand, accelerates the positioning speed.

[0004] The tool in the above technical solution is exposed to the outside world as a whole. When the tool is not in use, dust may adhere to the surface of the tool, affecting the service life of the tool. In addition, the tool may be damaged by collision when not in use, affecting the use of the tool. Therefore, we need to propose a tool picking and placing mechanism for the tool magazine. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine, which is convenient for the overall storage and dust protection of the tools, and prevents the tools from being exposed to the outside world and affecting the service life of the tools. At the same time, the tools are protected to prevent the tools from being affected by collisions and affecting the quality. It is also convenient for the rapid replacement of tool fixtures to facilitate the replacement of damaged fixtures, improve maintenance efficiency, and solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine, comprising a picking and placing bracket:

[0007] A storage drive assembly is mounted on the pick-and-place bracket, wherein the storage drive assembly is threadedly connected to a displacement assembly, wherein the displacement assembly is slidably disposed inside the pick-and-place bracket, and wherein a plurality of sets of clamps are detachably connected to the displacement assembly, wherein each set of the clamps is clamped with a tool body;

[0008] The pick-and-place bracket includes a protective cover, and both sides of the inner cavity of the protective cover are fixedly connected to a guide frame;

[0009] The displacement assembly includes a mounting plate slidably connected to the two sets of guide frames, and a screw is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate;

[0010] The storage drive assembly includes a threaded sleeve rotatably connected to one side of the protective cover, one end of the threaded sleeve passes through the protective cover and is threadedly connected to the screw, and two groups of limiting rings are provided on the outer side of the threaded sleeve.

[0011] Preferably, the clamp includes a mounting block and two groups of clamping plates, a side hole is opened on one side of the mounting block, a fixing pin is fixedly connected in the side hole, one end of the two groups of clamping plates are fixedly connected to a limiting plate inserted in the side hole, and the opposite side of the two groups of limiting plates are fixedly connected to a rotating block rotatably connected to the fixing pin.

[0012] Preferably, opposite sides of the two groups of limiting plates are fixedly connected with sleeve blocks, and opposite ends of the two groups of sleeve blocks are sleeved with springs.

[0013] Preferably, a socket is provided on the upper surface of the mounting block, a locking bolt is inserted into the socket, and the other side of the mounting plate is provided with mounting grooves for inserting multiple groups of mounting plates, and the bottom of each group of mounting grooves is provided with screw holes for threaded connection of locking bolts.

[0014] Preferably, rubber pads are bonded to the inner sides and upper surfaces of the two groups of splints, and the splints can be flipped 0-45 degrees with the fixing pin as the axis.

[0015] Preferably, the storage drive assembly also includes a motor installed on one side of the inner cavity of the protective cover, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating shaft passing through the protective cover, one end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the driving gear, and one group of the limiting rings is provided with multiple groups of teeth meshing with the driving gear on the outer side.

[0016] Preferably, two groups of supporting uprights are symmetrically welded to the lower surface of the protective cover, and fixing plates are welded to the lower ends of the two groups of supporting uprights on opposite sides, and multiple groups of positioning holes are provided on the upper surfaces of the fixing plates.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0018] The utility model mainly cooperates between the pick-up and placement bracket, the storage drive component, the displacement component and the clamp, and utilizes the pick-up and placement bracket to conveniently protect the tool, and at the same time facilitates the storage of the tool under the spindle of the tool magazine, and utilizes the storage drive component to facilitate and quickly adjust the position of the displacement component, so as to facilitate the delivery and storage of the tool body clamped on the clamp, so that when the tool is delivered and placed, it is convenient to protect the tool body after storage, avoid dust falling on the tool and affecting its service life, avoid the tool body from being damaged by collision, and increase the service life of the tool. At the same time, the clamp is easy to replace, which improves maintenance efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pick-and-place bracket and the storage drive assembly of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the displacement assembly structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture structure of the present utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1. Pick-up and placement bracket; 11. Fixing plate; 12. Positioning hole; 13. Support vertical plate; 14. Protective cover; 15. Guide frame; 2. Storage drive assembly; 21. Motor; 22. Rotating shaft; 23. Drive gear; 24. Threaded sleeve; 25. Limiting ring; 26. Tooth; 3. Displacement assembly; 31. Mounting plate; 32. Mounting slot; 33. Screw hole; 34. Screw; 4. Clamp; 41. Mounting block; 42. Side hole; 43. Fixing pin; 44. Rotating block; 45. Limiting plate; 46. Clamp; 47. Rubber pad; 48. Spring; 49. Locking bolt; 410. Socket; 411. Bushing; 5. Tool body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] See also Figure 1-4 , the utility model provides a technical solution: a tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine, comprising a picking and placing bracket 1;

[0026] A receiving drive assembly 2 is mounted on the pick-and-place bracket 1, and the receiving drive assembly 2 is threadedly connected to a displacement assembly 3. The displacement assembly 3 is slidably arranged inside the pick-and-place bracket 1, and multiple sets of clamps 4 are detachably connected to the displacement assembly 3, and each set of clamps 4 is clamped with a tool body 5;

[0027] The pick-and-place bracket 1 includes a protective cover 14 , and guide frames 15 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner cavity of the protective cover 14 ;

[0028] The displacement assembly 3 includes a mounting plate 31 slidably connected to the two sets of guide frames 15, and a screw 34 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate 31;

[0029] The storage drive assembly 2 includes a threaded sleeve 24 rotatably connected to one side of the protective cover 14 . One end of the threaded sleeve 24 passes through the protective cover 14 and is threadedly connected to the screw 34 . Two sets of limiting rings 25 are provided on the outer side of the threaded sleeve 24 .

[0030] The clamp 4 includes a mounting block 41 and two sets of clamping plates 46. A side hole 42 is opened on one side of the mounting block 41, and a fixing pin 43 is fixedly connected in the side hole 42. One end of the two sets of clamping plates 46 is fixedly connected to a limit plate 45 inserted in the side hole 42. The opposite side of the two sets of limit plates 45 is fixedly connected to a rotating block 44 rotatably connected to the fixing pin 43. The limiting plate 45 utilizes the rotating block 44 to facilitate the rotation of the fixing pin 43, thereby facilitating the clamping of tool bodies 5 of different specifications and improving the scope of application.

[0031] The opposite side of the limit plate 45 is fixedly connected with a sleeve block 411, and the opposite end of the two sets of sleeve blocks 411 is sleeved with a spring 48. The spring 48 is used to facilitate the two sets of limit plates 45 to be relatively separated, thereby allowing the two sets of clamps 46 to clamp the tool, thereby improving the stability of tool storage.

[0032] A socket 410 is provided on the upper surface of the mounting block 41, and a locking bolt 49 is inserted into the socket 410. A mounting groove 32 for inserting multiple groups of mounting plates 31 is provided on the other side of the mounting plate 31. A screw hole 33 for threaded connection of the locking bolt 49 is provided at the bottom of each group of mounting grooves 32. The locking bolt 49 is used to facilitate the installation of the mounting block 41 in the mounting groove 32, thereby facilitating the replacement of the fixture 4 and facilitating the maintenance of the fixture 4.

[0033] Rubber pads 47 are bonded to the inner side and upper surface of the splint 46. The splint 46 can be flipped 0-45 degrees with the fixing pin 43 as the axis. The rubber pads 47 can reduce damage to the tool body 5, avoid scratches on the surface of the tool body 5, and improve the preservation effect of the tool body 5.

[0034] The drive assembly also includes a motor 21 installed on one side of the inner cavity of the protective cover 14. The output shaft of the motor 21 is connected to a rotating shaft 22 that passes through the protective cover 14. One end of the rotating shaft 22 is fixedly connected to a driving gear 23. A group of limiting rings 25 are provided on the outer side with multiple groups of teeth 26 that mesh with the driving gear 23. The driving gear 23 is engaged with the teeth 26 to drive the limiting ring 25 to rotate, and synchronously drive the threaded sleeve 24 to rotate, so that the threaded sleeve 24 drives the screw 34 to move, thereby improving the storage efficiency of the tool body 5.

[0035] Two groups of supporting plates 13 are symmetrically welded to the lower surface of the protective cover 14, and a fixing plate 11 is welded to the lower end of the opposite side of the two groups of supporting plates 13. A plurality of positioning holes 12 are provided on the upper surface of the fixing plate 11. The positioning holes 12 are used to facilitate the installation of the pick-up and placement bracket 1 on the tool magazine, thereby facilitating the installation of the tool body 5 on the spindle, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the tool body 5.

[0036] During use, the tool body 5 is inserted between the two sets of clamps 46 of the clamp 4, and the rubber pad 47 is used to prevent the tool body 5 from being damaged by rigid clamping. At the same time, multiple sets of clamps 4 can be used to simultaneously pick up and place multiple sets of tool bodies 5. The motor 21 drives the rotating shaft 22 to make the driving gear 23 engage with the teeth 26 on the limiting ring 25, so that the limiting ring 25 drives the threaded sleeve 24 to be threadedly connected with the screw 34, so that the screw 34 can be received in the threaded sleeve 24 and drive the mounting plate 31 along the guide frame 15 to be received in the protective cover 14, so that the tool body 5 is received inside the protective cover 14, so as to protect the tool body 5 when not in use, improve the protection effect of the tool body 5, and prevent dust from affecting the service life of the tool body 5.

[0037] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine, comprising a picking and placing bracket (1), characterized in that: A receiving drive assembly (2) is mounted on a pick-and-place bracket (1), wherein the receiving drive assembly (2) is threadedly connected to a displacement assembly (3), wherein the displacement assembly (3) is slidably arranged inside the pick-and-place bracket (1), and a plurality of groups of clamps (4) are detachably connected to the displacement assembly (3), and a tool body (5) is clamped to each group of the clamps (4); The pick-and-place bracket (1) comprises a protective cover (14), and both sides of the inner cavity of the protective cover (14) are fixedly connected to a guide frame (15); The displacement assembly (3) comprises a mounting plate (31) slidably connected within two sets of guide frames (15), and a screw (34) is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate (31); The storage drive assembly (2) includes a threaded sleeve (24) rotatably connected to one side of the protective cover (14), one end of the threaded sleeve (24) passes through the protective cover (14) and is threadedly connected to the screw (34), and two groups of limiting rings (25) are provided on the outer side of the threaded sleeve (24).

2. A tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp (4) includes a mounting block (41) and two groups of clamping plates (46), one side of the mounting block (41) is provided with a side hole (42), a fixing pin (43) is fixedly connected in the side hole (42), one end of the two groups of clamping plates (46) are fixedly connected to a limiting plate (45) inserted in the side hole (42), and the opposite side of the two groups of limiting plates (45) are fixedly connected to a rotating block (44) rotatably connected to the fixing pin (43).

3. The tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opposite sides of the two groups of limiting plates (45) are fixedly connected with sleeve blocks (411), and the opposite ends of the two groups of sleeve blocks (411) are sleeved with springs (48).

4. The tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper surface of the mounting block (41) is provided with an insertion hole (410), a locking bolt (49) is inserted into the insertion hole (410), and the other side of the mounting plate (31) is provided with a mounting groove (32) for inserting multiple groups of mounting plates (31), and the bottom of each group of the mounting grooves (32) is provided with a screw hole (33) for threaded connection of the locking bolt (49).

5. The tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner sides and upper surfaces of the two groups of clamps (46) are both bonded with rubber pads (47), and the clamps (46) can be turned over by 0-45 degrees with the fixing pin (43) as the axis.

6. The tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage drive assembly (2) further comprises a motor (21) mounted on one side of the inner cavity of the protective cover (14); the output shaft of the motor (21) is connected to a rotating shaft (22) penetrating the protective cover (14); one end of the rotating shaft (22) is fixedly connected to a driving gear (23); and a plurality of groups of teeth (26) meshing with the driving gear (23) are provided on the outer side of one group of the limiting rings (25).

7. The tool picking and placing mechanism for a tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of supporting uprights (13) are symmetrically welded to the lower surface of the protective cover (14), and fixing plates (11) are welded to the lower ends of the two groups of supporting uprights (13) on opposite sides, and the upper surface of the fixing plates (11) is provided with multiple groups of positioning holes (12).

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