Tool changing mechanism of numerically controlled lathe

By designing an automated tool changing mechanism for CNC lathes, which uses motors and electric push rods to drive the parallel movement of the tool head and the lifting and lowering of the protective cover, the problems of low efficiency and poor safety of manual tool changing in existing technologies are solved, and an efficient and safe automatic tool changing process is realized.

CN223455596UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-21SUZHOU ZHUOKESHENG INTELLIGENT MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422960053.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

Existing tool changing mechanisms of CNC lathes mostly rely on manual operation, resulting in low safety and low efficiency, which affects the tool changing efficiency.

Method used

An automatic tool changing system including a moving mechanism and a protective mechanism was designed. The system uses a motor and an electric push rod to realize the automatic replacement and protection of the tool head. The moving plate and the moving frame are moved in parallel by a threaded rod. Combined with the electric push rod, the automatic replacement of the tool head and the raising and lowering of the protective cover are realized.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and safety of tool changing, realizes the automated tool changing process, reduces the safety hazards of manual operation, prevents dust accumulation, and is easy to operate.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a tool changing mechanism of a numerically controlled lathe, which relates to the technical field of numerically controlled lathes and comprises a moving mechanism, one side of the outer wall of the moving mechanism is fixedly connected with a protective mechanism, the moving mechanism comprises an outer frame, one side of the outer wall of the outer frame is provided with a group of first eyelets, and the inner surface walls of the group of first eyelets are fixedly embedded with bearings. According to the device, under the cooperation of the moving mechanism, the first motor drives the threaded rod to rotate, the moving plate can be driven to move in parallel, the cutter head can move in parallel, after the cutter head moves to a proper position, the first electric push rod drives the moving frame to move, and after the moving frame and the cutter head move to the bottom of the connector, the cutter head is driven to move. A second electric push rod drives a connector to descend until a tool bit needing to be replaced at the bottom is clamped in a movable frame, a second motor drives the connector to rotate in a threaded mode to be taken out, then a new tool bit is in threaded connection with the connector, automatic tool replacement is achieved, efficiency is high, and safety is high.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to numerical control lathe technical field especially relates to a tool changing mechanism of numerical control lathe. BACKGROUND

[0002] The numerical control lathe tool changing mechanism is a mechanical device for automatically replacing the tool head during the numerical control lathe machining process, which can accurately and quickly switch different tool heads to the machining position according to the programming instructions to meet the needs of different machining processes.

[0003] However, in the prior art, the numerical control lathe is replaced by multiple workers, which is low in safety and efficiency, and affects the tool changing efficiency. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model aims at solving the problem that the existing equipment is low in safety and efficiency and affects the tool changing efficiency when being used because multiple workers replace the numerical control lathe at present, and provides a tool changing mechanism of numerical control lathe.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a tool changing mechanism of numerical control lathe, which comprises a moving mechanism, and the outer wall of the moving mechanism is fixedly connected with a protection mechanism;

[0006] The moving mechanism comprises an outer frame, a group of first eyelets are formed in the outer wall of the outer frame, the inner surface wall of the group of first eyelets is fixedly embedded with a bearing, the inner surface wall of the group of bearings is fixedly inserted with a threaded rod, the outer wall of the threaded rod is fixedly connected with a first motor, the inner wall of the outer frame is fixedly connected with a sliding rod, the outer surface wall of the threaded rod is threadedly connected with a moving plate, the moving plate is slidingly connected to the outside of the sliding rod, a group of sliding grooves are formed in the inner wall of the moving plate, a first electric push rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving plate, the output end of the first electric push rod is fixedly connected with a moving frame, and the outer surface wall of the moving frame is slidingly connected to the inside of the group of sliding grooves.

[0007] Preferably, the inner surface wall of the moving frame is movably inserted with a tool head, and the outer surface wall of one of the group of tool heads is threadedly connected with a connecting head.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the connecting head is fixedly connected with a second motor, and the top of the second motor is fixedly connected with a second electric push rod.

[0009] Preferably, the protection mechanism comprises a numerical control lathe body, the outer wall of the numerical control lathe body is provided with a controller, and the top of the numerical control lathe body is provided with a second eyelet.

[0010] Preferably, one side of the outer wall of the numerical control lathe body is provided with a first sliding groove, and one side of the outer wall of the numerical control lathe body is fixedly connected with a third electric push rod.

[0011] Preferably, the output end of the third electric push rod is fixedly connected with a protective cover, and the outer wall of the protective cover is slidably connected in the first sliding groove.

[0012] Preferably, one side of the outer wall of the outer frame is fixedly connected with one side of the outer wall of the numerical control lathe body, the outer wall of the moving plate is slidably connected with the inner wall of the second sliding groove, and the outer wall of the second electric push rod is movably connected with the inner wall of the second eye.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages and positive effects that,

[0014] 1、 in the utility model, under the cooperation of the moving mechanism, the threaded rod is driven to rotate by the first motor, the moving plate can be driven to move in parallel, the tool head can be moved in parallel, after moving to the appropriate position, the moving frame is driven to move by the first electric push rod, after the moving frame and the tool head move to the bottom of the connecting head, the connecting head is driven to descend by the second electric push rod, until the tool head that needs to be replaced is clamped in the moving frame, the connecting head is driven to rotate by the second motor, and the new tool head is screwed with the connecting head, so that the tool is automatically changed, the efficiency is higher, and the safety is higher.

[0015] 2、 in the utility model, under the cooperation of the protection mechanism, the first sliding groove is formed in one side of the outer wall of the numerical control lathe body, and the third electric push rod is fixedly connected with one side of the outer wall of the numerical control lathe body, the protective cover is driven to ascend and descend by the third electric push rod, so that the tool frame is protected, dust accumulation is prevented, and the automatic ascending and descending operation is convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A front view of the tool changing mechanism of the numerical control lathe is provided for the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 A moving mechanism split drawing of the tool changing mechanism of the numerical control lathe is provided for the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 A moving mechanism top view split drawing of the tool changing mechanism of the numerical control lathe is provided for the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 A protection mechanism split drawing of the tool changing mechanism of the numerical control lathe is provided for the utility model.

[0020] LEGEND:

[0021] 1. Moving mechanism; 101. Outer frame; 102. First eyelet; 103. Bearing; 104. Threaded rod; 105. First motor; 106. Sliding rod; 107. Moving plate; 108. Slide; 109. First electric push rod; 110. Moving frame; 111. Tool head; 112. Connector; 113. Second motor; 114. Second electric push rod.

[0022] 2. Protective mechanism; 201. CNC lathe body; 202. Controller; 203. Second eyelet; 204. First sliding groove; 205. Third electric push rod; 206. Protective cover; 207. Second sliding groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0024] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0025] Example 1, as Figures 1-4 As shown, the utility model provides a tool changing mechanism for a CNC lathe, comprising a moving mechanism 1, and a protective mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to one side of an outer wall of the moving mechanism 1;

[0026] The moving mechanism 1 includes an outer frame 101, a group of first holes 102 are opened on one side of the outer wall of the outer frame 101, the inner surface walls of the group of first holes 102 are fixedly embedded with bearings 103, the inner surface walls of a group of bearings 103 are fixedly inserted with threaded rods 104, the outer wall side of the threaded rods 104 is fixedly connected to the first motor 105, the inner wall side of the outer frame 101 is fixedly connected to the sliding rod 106, the outer wall of the threaded rod 104 is threadedly connected to the moving plate 107, and the moving plate 107 is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding rod 106, and the inner wall side of the moving plate 107 A group of slide grooves 108 are provided, and a first electric push rod 109 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable plate 107. The output end of the first electric push rod 109 is fixedly connected to a movable frame 110, and the outer wall of the movable frame 110 is slidably connected to the inside of a group of slide grooves 108. A tool head 111 is movably inserted into the inner wall of the movable frame 110. The outer wall of one of the tool heads 111 is threadedly connected to a connector 112. The top of the connector 112 is fixedly connected to a second motor 113, and the top of the second motor 113 is fixedly connected to a second electric push rod 114.

[0027] The effect achieved by the whole embodiment 1 is that the first eye 102 is opened on the outer wall side of the outer frame 101, so that the bearing 103 is installed inside the first eye 102, and the threaded rod 104 is installed inside the bearing 103, so that it is driven by the first motor 105, the moving plate 107 is screwed on the outer wall of the threaded rod 104, in order to ensure the stability of the moving plate 107 when moving, the sliding rod 106 is fixedly connected to the inner wall side of the outer frame 101, the moving plate 107 is slidingly connected to the outside of the sliding rod 106, and the stability of the moving plate 107 when moving is ensured, the sliding groove 108 is opened on the inner wall side of the moving plate 107, and the first electric push rod 109 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving plate 107, so as to drive the moving frame 110 to move, in order to ensure the stability of the moving frame 110, the moving frame 110 is slidingly connected to the inside of the sliding groove 108, the cutter head 111 is movably inserted into the inner wall of the moving frame 110, so as to conveniently store a plurality of cutter heads 111 inside the moving frame 110, when the lens needs to be replaced, the moving frame 110 can move horizontally and vertically, the cutter head 111 is screwed into the inside of the connecting head 112, the connecting head 112 is driven to rotate by the second motor 113, the cutter head 111 is screwed and fixed with the connecting head 112, and then the cutter head 111 is driven to rise and fall by the second electric push rod 114, so as to facilitate replacement.

[0028] Embodiment 2, as shown in Figures 2-4 The protection mechanism 2 includes a numerical control lathe body 201, the outer wall side of the numerical control lathe body 201 is provided with a controller 202, the top of the numerical control lathe body 201 is provided with a second eye 203, the outer wall side of the numerical control lathe body 201 is provided with a first sliding groove 204, the outer wall side of the numerical control lathe body 201 is fixedly connected with a third electric push rod 205, the output end of the third electric push rod 205 is fixedly connected with a protective cover 206, and the outer wall of the protective cover 206 is slidingly connected in the first sliding groove 204, the outer wall side of the numerical control lathe body 201 is provided with a second sliding groove 207, the outer wall side of the outer frame 101 is fixedly connected with the outer wall side of the numerical control lathe body 201, the outer wall of the moving plate 107 is slidingly connected with the inner wall of the second sliding groove 207, and the outer wall of the second electric push rod 114 is movably connected with the inner wall of the second eye 203.

[0029] The effect achieved by the whole embodiment 2 is that the controller 202 is arranged on one side of the outer wall of the numerical control lathe body 201, the device can be controlled and set, the second hole 203 is arranged on the top of the numerical control lathe body 201, thereby facilitating the installation of the assembly, the first sliding groove 204 is arranged on one side of the outer wall of the numerical control lathe body 201, thereby facilitating the protection cover 206 in the first sliding groove 204, the protection cover 206 is fixedly connected to the output end of the numerical control lathe body 201, thereby facilitating the lifting of the protection cover 206, thereby facilitating the protection of the top of the tool head, and the second sliding groove 207 is arranged on one side of the outer wall of the numerical control lathe body 201, thereby facilitating the installation and fixation of the assembly.

[0030] Working principle: first, when the tool is changed in the numerical control lathe body 201, the protection cover 206 is lifted by the third electric push rod 205 to expose the tool head 111 in the moving frame 110, then the threaded rod 104 is rotated by the first motor 105 to drive the moving plate 107 outside to move to the appropriate position, then the moving frame 110 and the tool head 111 inside are moved by the first electric push rod 109 to move the tool head 111 to be used to the bottom of the connecting head 112, then the second motor 113 at the bottom is driven by the second electric push rod 114 to lower the connecting head 112, the threaded hole in the connecting head 112 is arranged outside the tool head 111, then the connecting head 112 is rotated by the second motor 113 to screw the tool head 111 and the connecting head 112, the moving frame 110 and the moving plate 107 are moved to one side of the inner wall of the numerical control lathe body 201, the protection cover 206 is lowered by the third electric push rod 205 to the top of the moving frame 110 to protect the tool head 111 inside.

[0031] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application in other forms. Any skilled person in the art can modify or change the above disclosed technical content to equivalent embodiments applied to other fields, but any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiments made according to the technical essence of the present application without departing from the technical scheme of the present application still belongs to the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A tool changing mechanism of a numerical control lathe comprising a moving mechanism (1), characterized in that: The outer wall side of the moving mechanism (1) is fixedly connected with a protection mechanism (2); The moving mechanism (1) comprises an outer frame (101), a plurality of first eyelets (102) are formed on the outer wall side of the outer frame (101), a bearing (103) is fixedly embedded on the inner surface wall of each of the first eyelets (102), a threaded rod (104) is fixedly inserted on the inner surface wall of each of the bearings (103), a first motor (105) is fixedly connected to the outer wall side of the threaded rod (104), a sliding rod (106) is fixedly connected to the inner wall side of the outer frame (101), a moving plate (107) is threadedly connected to the outer surface wall of the threaded rod (104), and the moving plate (107) is slidingly connected to the outside of the sliding rod (106), a plurality of sliding grooves (108) are formed on the inner wall side of the moving plate (107), and a first electric push rod (109) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving plate (107), the output end of the first electric push rod (109) is fixedly connected with a moving frame (110), and the outer surface wall of the moving frame (110) is slidingly connected to the inside of the plurality of sliding grooves (108).

2. The tool changer of claim 1, wherein: The inner surface wall of the moving frame (110) movably inserts a cutter head (111), and the outer surface wall of one of the cutter heads (111) is threadedly connected with a connecting head (112).

3. A tool changer for a numerically controlled lathe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the connecting head (112) is fixedly connected with a second motor (113), and the top of the second motor (113) is fixedly connected with a second electric push rod (114).

4. A tool changer for a numerically controlled lathe according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protection mechanism (2) comprises a CNC lathe body (201), a controller (202) is arranged on the outer wall side of the CNC lathe body (201), and a second eyelet (203) is formed on the top of the CNC lathe body (201).

5. A tool changer for a numerically controlled lathe according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first sliding groove (204) is formed on the outer wall side of the CNC lathe body (201), and a third electric push rod (205) is fixedly connected to the outer wall side of the CNC lathe body (201).

6. A tool changer for a numerically controlled lathe according to claim 5, characterized in that: The output end of the third electric push rod (205) is fixedly connected with a protective cover (206), and the outer surface wall of the protective cover (206) is slidingly connected to the inside of the first sliding groove (204), and a second sliding groove (207) is formed on the outer wall side of the CNC lathe body (201).

7. A tool changer for a numerically controlled lathe according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall side of the outer frame (101) is fixedly connected with the outer wall side of the CNC lathe body (201), the outer surface wall of the moving plate (107) is slidingly connected with the inner surface wall of the second sliding groove (207), and the outer surface wall of the second electric push rod (114) is movably connected with the inner surface wall of the second eyelet (203).