Vertical and horizontal combined machining center

By setting replaceable working plates and transfer components on the workbench of the vertical composite machining center, automatic replacement and clamping inspection of blanks is achieved, and the problem of machine tools shut down and replacement of blanks in the prior art is solved, and production efficiency and automation are improved.

CN223265191UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26DONGGUAN MINGCHENG CNC EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422712372.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-07

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Technical Problem

When replacing blanks, existing CNC machine tools need to be shut down and wait for operators to replace and check and clamp, resulting in a decrease in production efficiency.

Method used

A vertical and horizontal composite machining center is designed to set up replaceable working plates and transfer components on the workbench to realize automatic replacement and clamping inspection of blanks during the processing process, avoiding machine tool shutdown.

Benefits of technology

It improves the production efficiency of the machine tool, reduces downtime, ensures continuous operation of the machine tool, and improves the degree of automation and operator safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a vertical and horizontal combined machining center which comprises a base, a horizontal stand column and a vertical stand column, the horizontal stand column and the vertical stand column are symmetrically and fixedly installed at the two ends of the base, a sliding table is arranged between the horizontal stand column and the vertical stand column, and a workbench is arranged on the sliding table and comprises a supporting plate and a rotary table I fixedly installed on the supporting plate. A transition seat is fixedly mounted on the rotary table I, and a replaceable working plate is arranged on the transition seat; and a transfer assembly for replacing the working plate on the transition seat is fixedly mounted on one side of the base, the working plate on the transition seat is taken down through the transfer assembly, and meanwhile, another working plate is placed on the transition seat, so that the working plate continues to be machined. In the whole process, the machine tool does not need to be shut down to wait for replacing the blank and to wait for checking whether the blank is clamped in place or not. Therefore, the machine tool can work continuously, and the production efficiency of the machine tool is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of numerical control machine tools, in particular to a vertical and horizontal composite machining center. Background Art

[0002] With the development and advancement of CNC machine tools, high-speed machining centers featuring linear motors and intelligent, fully digital direct-drive servo control systems have emerged. With the advancement of automation technology in manufacturing machinery, the requirements for machine tools are becoming increasingly stringent, along with the demand for higher processing speeds. However, in existing technologies, the worktable used to hold the blank is always integrated. In practice, the machine tool is started using a start button, while the automatic shutdown is automatically controlled by the machining program. Therefore, the operator secures the blank to the worktable using a fixture and presses the start button on the machine tool to start the machine, causing it to process the blank on the worktable. After processing is complete, the machine tool automatically stops. The operator removes the workpiece from the fixture on the worktable, secures a new blank in the fixture, and checks that it is securely clamped. Once the blank is securely clamped, the operator presses the start button again to start the machine. During this entire process, the machine tool is stopped, waiting for the operator to change the blank and then waiting for the operator to verify that the blank is securely clamped. This prolonged machine downtime reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a vertical and horizontal composite machining center capable of quickly replacing blanks, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a vertical and horizontal composite machining center, comprising a base and a horizontal column and a vertical column symmetrically fixedly mounted at both ends of the base, a slide is arranged between the horizontal column and the vertical column, a horizontal spindle box is arranged on the horizontal column, a vertical spindle box is arranged on the vertical column, and a workbench is arranged on the slide.

[0005] The workbench includes a support plate and a turntable I fixedly mounted on the support plate, a transition seat fixedly mounted on the turntable I, and the transition seat is provided with a replaceable working plate; a transfer assembly for replacing the working plate on the transition seat is fixedly mounted on one side of the base.

[0006] Compared to the existing technology, the work plate can be removed from the transition seat and replaced. Therefore, in actual application, by preparing two work plates, the operator fixes the blank to be processed on one of the work plates and places it on the transition seat for processing; during the processing, the operator fixes the other blank to be processed on the other work plate. When the workpiece on the work plate is processed, the transfer assembly removes the work plate on the transition seat and places another work plate to continue processing. During this entire process, the machine tool does not need to stop to wait for the blank to be replaced, because the time to replace the blank has already been completed during the processing. At the same time, there is no need to wait to check whether the blank is clamped in place. This is because the time to check whether the blank is clamped in place has already been completed during the processing. This allows the machine tool to operate continuously, thereby improving the machine tool's production efficiency.

[0007] Preferably, the slide includes a transverse drive assembly fixedly mounted on a base, a connecting platform fixedly mounted on the transverse drive assembly, a longitudinal drive assembly fixedly mounted on the connecting platform and perpendicular to the transverse drive assembly and having the same structure as the longitudinal drive assembly, and a support plate fixedly mounted on the longitudinal drive assembly.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of positioning seats are evenly distributed on the transition seat, a positioning column I is fixedly installed on the positioning seat, a support seat corresponding to the positioning seat is fixedly installed on the working plate, and a positioning hole I adapted to the positioning column I is provided in the support seat, and the cooperation between the positioning column I and the positioning hole prevents the working plate from rotating on the transition seat; at the same time, it also facilitates the removal and installation of the straight working plate from the transition seat and the installation onto the transition seat.

[0009] Preferably, a cylinder is fixedly installed in the transition seat, and the output end of the cylinder is vertically upward and coupled to the working plate.

[0010] Preferably, the transfer assembly includes a conveying seat fixedly mounted on one side of the base, a connecting plate is slidably mounted on the conveying seat, a turntable II is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate, an insert plate is fixedly mounted on the turntable II, and slots are provided at both ends of the insert plate; the width of the slot is smaller than the width of the working plate.

[0011] Compared to existing technologies, the automatic exchange of two work plates is achieved through the coordination of the turntable II, the cylinder in the transition base, and the conveyor assembly. This further accelerates workpiece replacement. Furthermore, the operator does not need to approach the base during the entire work plate replacement process, improving automation while ensuring operator safety.

[0012] Preferably, limiting columns are fixedly installed on both sides of the slot, and limiting holes matching the limiting columns are provided on the working plate.

[0013] Preferably, a mounting seat is fixedly installed on one side of the turntable II, and the mounting seat is located on one side of the turntable II; a placement table for separating the working plate from the plug-in plate is provided on the mounting seat.

[0014] A placing table is provided on the placing seat, and a supporting table corresponding to the placing seat is provided on the working plate; a positioning column II is fixedly installed on the placing table; and a positioning hole II adapted to the positioning column II is provided on the supporting table.

[0015] A vertical tool magazine is fixedly installed on the vertical column, and a horizontal tool magazine is slidably installed on the horizontal column.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are described in detail below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the slide of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a bottom view of the working plate of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the transfer component of the utility model.

[0021] Explanation of the accompanying figures: 01. Base, 02. Slide, 03. Connecting table, 04. Work table, 05. Support plate, 06. Turntable I, 07. Transition seat, 08. Positioning seat, 09. Positioning column I, 10. Work plate, 11. Support seat, 12. Conveyor seat, 13. Connecting plate, 14. Turntable II, 15. Insert plate, 16. Slot, 17. Limiting column, 18. Limiting hole, 19. Mounting seat, 20. Placement seat, 21. Placement table, 22. Support table, 23. Positioning column II, 24. Positioning hole II, 25. Horizontal column, 26. Vertical column, 27. Horizontal spindle box, 28. Vertical spindle box, 29. Vertical tool magazine, 30. Horizontal tool magazine, 31. Positioning hole I. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] See also Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention relates to a vertical and horizontal composite machining center, in which the functional components of the vertical machining center and the functional components of the horizontal machining center are fixed together on a base 01. A slide 02 is fixedly mounted on the base 01, and a workpiece is fixedly mounted on the slide 02 for the vertical machining center or the horizontal machining center to process the workpiece individually or simultaneously.

[0024] Slide 02 includes a transverse drive assembly fixedly mounted on base 01, on which a connecting platform 03 is fixedly mounted. The transverse drive assembly drives connecting platform 03 to move transversely (in the X-axis direction) on base 01. A longitudinal drive assembly, which is mounted perpendicularly to the transverse drive assembly and has the same structure as the transverse drive assembly, is fixedly mounted on connecting platform 03. A workbench 04 is fixedly mounted on the longitudinal drive assembly, and the longitudinal drive assembly drives workbench 04 to move longitudinally (in the Y-axis direction) on connecting platform 03. The interaction between the transverse drive assembly and the longitudinal drive assembly allows workbench 04 to move transversely (in the X-axis direction) and longitudinally (in the Y-axis direction).

[0025] The transverse drive assembly includes two sliding guide rails fixedly mounted in parallel on the base 01, and the connecting platform 03 is fixedly mounted on the sliding guide rails. This enables the connecting platform 03 to slide on the base 01. A servo motor is fixedly mounted between the two sliding guide rails, and a drive screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor. The two ends of the drive screw are connected to the base 01 through bearing seats. A drive nut that matches the drive screw is fixedly mounted on the connecting platform 03. The rotation of the servo motor drives the rotation of the drive screw, and through the spiral transmission between the drive screw and the drive nut, the connecting platform 03 is driven to slide along the sliding guide rails on the base 01. The connection relationship between the workbench 04 and the connecting platform 03 is the same as the connection relationship between the upper connecting platform 03 and the base 01.

[0026] The workbench 04 includes a support plate 05 fixedly mounted on the longitudinal drive assembly. A turntable 106 is fixedly mounted on the support plate 05. A transition seat 07 is fixedly mounted on the turntable 106. Four positioning seats 08 are evenly distributed on the transition seat 07. Conical positioning posts 109 are fixedly mounted on the positioning seats 08 via fasteners. A support plate 11 corresponding to the positioning seats 08 is fixedly mounted on the work plate 10. The support plate 11 is provided with positioning holes 131 adapted for the positioning posts 109. When the work plate 10 is placed on the transition seat 07, the cooperation between the positioning posts 109 and the positioning holes 131 prevents the work plate 10 from rotating on the transition seat 07. This also facilitates the removal and installation of the work plate 10 from and onto the transition seat 07. This allows for quick replacement of the work plate 10 on the transition seat 07. A pressure plate cylinder is installed on the transition seat 07 to hold the work plate 10 in place. This prevents the working plate 10 from separating from the transition seat 07 during use. After the processing is completed, the pressure plate cylinder is opened, and the working plate 10 can be removed from the transition seat 07. When the working plate 10 is placed on the transition seat 07. The abutment between the positioning seat 08 and the support seat 11 supports the working plate 10. At the same time, the pressure plate cylinder is closed to tighten the working plate 10. The setting of the turntable 106 can not only rotate the workbench 04 during the processing, but also adjust the direction of the transition seat 07 when the working plate 10 is placed on the transition seat 07. Align the positioning hole 131 on the working plate 10 with the positioning column 109 on the transition seat 07.

[0027] During the specific operation, two work plates 10 are prepared. The operator secures the workpiece to be processed onto one of the work plates 10 and places it on the transition seat 07 for processing. During the processing, the operator secures the other workpiece to be processed onto the other work plate 10. Once the workpiece on the work plate 10 has been processed, a transfer assembly located on one side of the base removes the work plate 10 from the transition seat 07 and replaces it with the other work plate 07. During this entire process, the machine tool does not need to stop to wait for the workpiece to be replaced, as this time has already been completed during the processing. There is also no need to wait to check whether the workpiece is clamped in place, as this check has already been completed during the processing. This allows the machine tool to operate continuously, thereby improving its production efficiency.

[0028] A cylinder is fixedly installed in the transition seat 07, with the output end of the cylinder pointing vertically upward. After the workpiece 10 has been processed, when the operator needs to remove the workbench 04 from the transition seat, the output end of the cylinder extends to contact the workbench 10 and push the workbench 10 toward the transition seat 07, disengaging the positioning column 109 from the positioning hole 131. This facilitates the operator's removal. When the workbench 10 is separated from the transition seat 07, the output end of the cylinder retracts. Separation from the workbench 10 facilitates removal of the workbench 10. Simultaneously, the output end of the cylinder is coupled to the workbench 10, facilitating the transfer assembly's transfer of the workbench 10.

[0029] The transfer assembly includes a conveyor base 12 fixedly mounted to one side of the base by fasteners or welding. A conveyor assembly with the same structure as the transverse drive assembly is fixedly mounted on the conveyor base 12. A connecting plate 13 is fixedly mounted on the conveyor assembly. Connecting plate 13 reciprocates on the conveyor base 12 under the action of the conveyor assembly. A turntable II 14 adjacent to the workbench O4 is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate 13. An insert plate 15 is fixedly mounted on the turntable II 14. Slots 16 are provided at both ends of the insert plate 15. The width of slots 16 is smaller than that of the work plate 10. During use, a work plate 10 containing a blank to be processed is placed at one end of the insert plate 15. The output end of the cylinder in transition seat 07 extends, separating the work plate 10 from the transition seat 07. The conveyor assembly drives the connecting plate 13 toward the work table 04, causing the slot 16 of the insert plate 15 to engage below the work plate 10 on the transition seat 07. The output end of the cylinder retracts, bringing the work plate 10 into contact with the insert plate 15, thereby separating the work plate 10 from the transition seat 07. The turntable II 14 then drives the insert plate 15 to rotate 180 degrees, simultaneously rotating the work plate 10, with the workpiece placed on it, directly above the transition seat 07. The output end of the cylinder in transition seat 07 extends again, separating the work plate 10 from the insert plate 15. Driven by the conveyor assembly, the insert plate 15 moves away from the work table 04, dropping it from beneath the work plate 10. The output end of the cylinder in transition seat 07 then retracts, placing the work plate 10, with the workpiece placed on it, onto the transition seat 07. The automatic exchange of two work plates 10 is accomplished through the coordination of the turntable II 14, the cylinder within the transition base 07, and the conveyor assembly. This further accelerates workpiece replacement. Furthermore, the operator does not need to approach the base 01 during the entire work plate 10 replacement process, enhancing automation while ensuring operator safety.

[0030] Limiting posts 17 are fixedly installed on both sides of the slot 16, and limiting holes 18 matching the limiting posts 17 are provided on the working plate 10. The cooperation between the limiting holes 18 and the limiting posts 17 prevents the working plate 10 from falling off the inserting plate 15 during the rotation process.

[0031] A mounting base 19 is fixedly mounted on one side of the turntable II 14. The mounting base 19 and the workbench 04 are located on either side of the turntable II 14. A cylinder is fixedly mounted within the mounting base 19, which can also be replaced by a hydraulic cylinder. A placement base 20 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the cylinder. A shaft is integrally formed on the mounting base 19 through a through-hole provided within the placement base 20. The fit between the shaft and the hole ensures that the placement base 20 moves linearly during the lifting process under the action of the cylinder. A placement platform 21 is integrally formed on the placement base 20, and a support platform 22 corresponding to the placement base 20 is provided on the work plate 10. Positioning posts II 23 are fixedly mounted on the placement base 21 via fasteners. Positioning holes II 24 are provided on the support platform 22, which mate with the positioning posts II 23. The cylinder within the mounting base 19 drives the placement base 20 upward, separating the work plate 10 from the insert plate 15 via the placement base 20. This facilitates the operator's ability to secure the workpiece to be processed to the work plate 10. Avoid the working plate 10 and the weight of the blank to be processed being pressed on the inserting plate 15. Make the turntable II 14 be evenly stressed under normal conditions.

[0032] Horizontal columns 25 and vertical columns 26 are symmetrically mounted at both ends of the base 01. Both horizontal columns 25 and vertical columns 26 are equipped with vertical drive assemblies with the same structure as the transverse drive assembly. A horizontal spindle box 27 is mounted on the horizontal column 25, which moves in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction) via the vertical drive assembly mounted in the horizontal column 25. A vertical spindle box 28 is mounted on the vertical column 26, which moves in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction) via the vertical drive assembly mounted in the vertical column 26. A vertical tool magazine 29 is fixedly mounted on the vertical column 26, which automatically replaces the tools on the vertical spindle box 28. A movable assembly is fixedly mounted on the horizontal column 25, which has the same structure as the transverse drive assembly described above. A horizontal tool magazine 30 is fixedly mounted on the movable assembly. The horizontal tool magazine 30 is slidably connected to the horizontal column. The horizontal tool magazine 30 automatically changes tools on the horizontal spindle box 27. The horizontal tool magazine is slidably mounted on the horizontal column 25. Under normal conditions, the horizontal tool magazine 30 is moved outward from the horizontal column 25 by the movement assembly. This prevents the side of the horizontal tool magazine 30 and the tools within it from being positioned on one side of the horizontal column 25, thus avoiding interference with other devices.

[0033] It should be noted that, for the sake of clarity of description, the fasteners described in this application are any one of screws, bolts, and screws.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "center", "two ends", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0035] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms such as "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation" and "screw-on" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] The above embodiments are merely descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by ordinary engineering technicians in this field should fall within the scope of protection determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vertical and horizontal composite machining center, comprising a base and horizontal and vertical columns symmetrically fixedly mounted at both ends of the base, a slide is provided between the horizontal and vertical columns, a horizontal spindle box is provided on the horizontal column, a vertical spindle box is provided on the vertical column, and a workbench is provided on the slide, characterized in that: The workbench includes a support plate and a turntable I fixedly mounted on the support plate, a transition seat fixedly mounted on the turntable I, and the transition seat is provided with a replaceable working plate; a transfer assembly for replacing the working plate on the transition seat is fixedly mounted on one side of the base.

2. The vertical and horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide includes a transverse drive assembly fixedly mounted on the base, on which a connecting platform is fixedly mounted; a longitudinal drive assembly installed perpendicularly to the transverse drive assembly and having the same structure as the transverse drive assembly is fixedly mounted on the connecting platform; and a support plate is fixedly mounted on the longitudinal drive assembly.

3. The vertical and horizontal machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are multiple positioning seats evenly distributed on the transition seat, and positioning columns I are fixedly installed on the positioning seats. A support seat corresponding to the positioning seat is fixedly installed on the working plate, and a positioning hole I adapted to the positioning column I is provided in the support seat.

4. The vertical and horizontal machining center according to claim 3, characterized in that: A cylinder is fixedly installed in the transition seat, and an output end of the cylinder is vertically upward and coupled with the working plate.

5. The vertical and horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer assembly includes a conveying seat fixedly mounted on one side of the base, a connecting plate slidably mounted on the conveying seat, a turntable II fixedly mounted on the connecting plate, an inserting plate fixedly mounted on the turntable II, and slots are provided at both ends of the inserting plate; the width of the slot is smaller than the width of the working plate.

6. The vertical and horizontal machining center according to claim 5, characterized in that: Limiting columns are fixedly installed on both sides of the slot, and limiting holes matching the limiting columns are provided on the working plate.

7. The vertical and horizontal machining center according to claim 6, characterized in that: A mounting base is fixedly installed on one side of the turntable II, and the mounting base is located on one side of the turntable II; a placement platform for separating the working plate from the plug-in plate is provided on the mounting base.

8. The vertical and horizontal machining center according to claim 7, characterized in that: A placing table is provided on the placing seat, and a supporting table corresponding to the placing seat is provided on the working plate; a positioning column II is fixedly installed on the placing table; and a positioning hole II adapted to the positioning column II is provided on the supporting table.

9. The vertical and horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vertical tool magazine is fixedly installed on the vertical column, and a horizontal tool magazine is slidably installed on the horizontal column.