Drag chain structure for gantry machining center

By setting connecting plates and locking components at both ends of the cable chain, the problem of having to loosen the bolts one by one when connecting the cable chain to the slide plate seat in the prior art is solved, realizing the rapid separation of the cable chain body from the slide plate of the gantry machining center and improving maintenance efficiency.

CN223465976UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-24JIANGSU BAIYI INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422935132.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-10-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

The existing connection method between the cable chain and the slide block in the gantry machining center requires loosening the bolts one by one, which makes disassembly and maintenance inconvenient and cannot meet the needs of rapid inspection and replacement.

Method used

Connecting plates are installed at both ends of the cable chain body, and quick connection and separation with the slide plate of the gantry machining center are achieved through locking components. The locking components include a fixed seat, a rotating bar, a pull ring, and a limiting part. The rotating bar is unlocked through the limiting part to achieve quick disassembly.

Benefits of technology

This enables rapid separation of the cable chain from the sliding plate of the gantry machining center, reducing maintenance time and improving maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a drag chain structure for a gantry machining center, which comprises a drag chain body and further comprises a connecting assembly, the connecting assembly comprises connecting plates, the connecting plates are symmetrically arranged at the two ends of the drag chain body, and the connecting plates are arranged on the side of a sliding plate of the gantry machining center; the locking assembly comprises a fixing seat, the fixing seat is arranged on the side of the connecting plate, a rotating strip is hinged to one end of the top of the fixing seat, a fixing ring is arranged on the side of the fixing seat, a pull ring is hinged to one end of the rotating strip, and a limiting part is arranged on the side of the fixing seat; the drag chain body and the gantry machining center sliding plate are fixed through the locking assembly arranged on the side of the connecting plate, the limiting part is manually unlocked, the rotating strip is rotated, and the fixing ring on the outer side of the gantry machining center sliding plate and the pull ring arranged on the outer side of the fixing ring in a sleeving mode are unlocked and separated. According to the locking mode, when the drag chain body is maintained, the drag chain body can be conveniently and rapidly separated from the gantry machining center, and time waste is avoided.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tow chain, especially relates to a tow chain structure for gantry machining center. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the gantry machining center, the tow chain system is responsible for protecting and supporting the important cables and oil pipes inside the machine tool, these tow chains move along the transverse or longitudinal direction of the machine tool to ensure the safety and stability of the cables and oil pipes, while reducing the risk of wear and damage, the end of the tow chain is usually connected with the slide plate base through the riveted connecting plate, and the connecting plate is further fixed on the slide plate base through bolts, this traditional fixing mode ensures the stability and reliability of the tow chain during the operation of the machine tool.

[0003] However, this fixing method is inconvenient to maintain, whenever the tow chain structure needs to be overhauled or replaced, the maintenance personnel must loosen the multiple bolts one by one using tools, which separates the tow chain from the slide plate base, this process consumes maintenance time, as the production rhythm accelerates and the equipment maintenance demand improves, therefore, a gantry machining center tow chain structure capable of quickly separating and connecting the tow chain and the slide plate base is needed. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a tow chain structure for gantry machining center to solve the problems raised in the above background.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a tow chain structure for gantry machining center, comprising a tow chain body, further comprising:

[0006] A connecting assembly is used to connect the tow chain body and the slide plate of the gantry machining center, the connecting assembly comprises a connecting plate, the connecting plate is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the tow chain body, and the connecting plate is arranged at the side of the slide plate of the gantry machining center.

[0007] A locking assembly is used to lock the tow chain body and the slide plate of the gantry machining center, the locking assembly comprises a fixed seat, the fixed seat is arranged at the side of the connecting plate, one end of the top of the fixed seat is hinged with a rotating strip, the side of the fixed seat is provided with a fixed ring used to connect the slide plate of the gantry machining center, one end of the rotating strip is hinged with a pull ring used to tightly wrap the fixed ring, and the side of the fixed seat is provided with a limiting portion used to lock the rotating strip.

[0008] Preferably, the limiting portion comprises an insertion strip arranged at the side of the fixed seat, one end of the insertion strip is connected to the side of the rotating strip, and the end of the insertion strip is provided with a limiting protrusion used to clamp the rotating strip.

[0009] Preferably, the side of the rotating strip is provided with a movable slot for inserting the strip, and the movable slot is used for limiting and fixing the limiting protrusion.

[0010] Preferably, the side of the inserting strip is provided with a limiting block, and the side of the rotating strip is connected with a locking bolt for locking the limiting block.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the connecting plate is provided with a moving slot, and the moving slot is used for moving the fixed ring.

[0012] Preferably, the side of the fixed ring is symmetrically provided with a fixed hole, and the fixed hole is used for screwing and locking the fixed ring and the gantry machining center slide plate.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting part of the connecting plate is provided with a rivet, and the rivet is used for fixing the drag chain body and the connecting plate.

[0014] The technical effects and advantages of the utility model are as follows:

[0015] The utility model discloses a connecting plate is arranged at the both ends of the drag chain body, and the drag chain body and the gantry machining center slide plate are fixed by the locking assembly arranged on the side of the connecting plate, the staff can rotate the rotating strip by unlocking the limiting part, thereby unlocking and separating the fixed ring outside the gantry machining center slide plate and the pull ring sleeved outside it, compared with the bolt inserted fixed connecting plate when the drag chain body is disassembled and maintained, the locking form is convenient for the maintenance personnel to separate the drag chain body and the gantry machining center quickly, and the waste of maintenance time is avoided. ACCOUT OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is one of the structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 It is the structure enlarged view of A in the utility model. Figure 1

[0018] Figure 3 It is the second structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 It is the structure enlarged view of B in the utility model. Figure 3

[0020] Figure 5 It is the sectional view of the locking assembly of the utility model.

[0021] In the drawing: 1, drag chain body;101, rivet;2, connecting plate;201, moving slot;3, locking assembly;301, fixed seat;302, rotating strip;3021, movable slot;303, pull ring;304, fixed ring;305, inserting strip;3051, limiting protrusion;3052, limiting block;306, locking bolt.​​ DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be apparently and completely described in connection with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all the other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] The utility model provides a chain structure for gantry machining center as Figures 1-5 As shown in the chain structure for gantry machining center, it comprises a chain body 1, and further comprises a connecting assembly and a locking assembly 3.

[0024] It should be noted that the form of the chain body 1 is a bridge type chain.

[0025] Specifically, the connecting assembly is used for connecting the chain body 1 and the slide plate of the gantry machining center, and the connecting assembly comprises a connecting plate 2, which is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the chain body 1, and the connecting plate 2 is arranged at the side of the slide plate of the gantry machining center.

[0026] It should be noted that the connecting portion of the connecting plate 2 is provided with a rivet 101, and the rivet 101 is used for fixing the chain body 1 and the connecting plate 2.

[0027] Specifically, the locking assembly 3 is used for locking the chain body 1 and the slide plate of the gantry machining center, and the locking assembly 3 comprises a fixed seat 301, the fixed seat 301 is arranged at the side of the connecting plate 2, one end of the top of the fixed seat 301 is hingedly connected with a rotating strip 302, the side of the fixed seat 301 is provided with a fixed ring 304 for connecting the slide plate of the gantry machining center, and one end of the rotating strip 302 is hingedly connected with a pull ring 303 for tightly sleeving the fixed ring 304.

[0028] It should be noted that the fixed seat 301 is welded and fixed with the connecting plate 2, the side of the fixed ring 304 is symmetrically provided with a fixed hole, the fixed hole can be used for bolt insertion to lock the fixed ring 304 and the slide plate of the gantry machining center, and the top of the connecting plate 2 is provided with a moving groove 201, the moving groove 201 is used for the insertion and movement of the fixed ring 304, so as to avoid affecting the locking of the fixed ring 304 and the pull ring 303.

[0029] The side of the fixed seat 301 is provided with a limiting portion for locking the rotating strip 302.

[0030] Specifically, the limiting portion comprises an insertion strip 305 arranged at the side of the fixed seat 301, one end of the insertion strip 305 is insertedly connected to the side of the rotating strip 302, and the end of the insertion strip 305 is provided with a limiting protrusion 3051 for clamping the rotating strip 302.

[0031] It should be noted that the plug 305 and the fixed seat 301 are produced by integral casting, the side of the rotating strip 302 is provided with a movable slot 3021 for the plug 305 to pass through, and the movable slot 3021 is used for limiting and fixing the limiting protrusion 3051; the maintenance personnel can unlock the plug 305 and the movable slot 3021 by pulling the plug 305;

[0032] Specifically, the side of the plug 305 is provided with a limiting block 3052, the side of the rotating strip 302 is connected with a locking bolt 306 for locking the limiting block 3052 by penetrating connection;

[0033] It should be noted that the limiting block 3052 and the plug 305 are produced by integral casting, the side of the limiting block 3052 is provided with a through hole for the locking bolt 306 to pass through, and the plug 305 is limited by the locking bolt 306;

[0034] In actual use, the connecting plate 2 is arranged at both ends of the drag chain body 1, the locking assembly 3 arranged on the side of the connecting plate 2 is used to fix the drag chain body 1 and the gantry machining center slide plate, the staff can unlock the limiting part to make the rotating strip 302 rotate, so as to unlock and separate the fixing ring 304 outside the gantry machining center slide plate and the pull ring 303 sleeved outside the gantry machining center slide plate; compared with the bolt penetrating the connecting plate 2, the locking form is convenient for the maintenance personnel to quickly separate the drag chain body 1 and the gantry machining center, and avoids the waste of maintenance time.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that: the above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments can be modified, or some technical features can be replaced, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A drag chain structure for a gantry machining center comprising a drag chain body (1), characterized in that, Also include: The connecting assembly is used for connecting the drag chain body (1) and the gantry machining center slide plate, the connecting assembly includes the connecting plate (2), the connecting plate (2) is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the drag chain body (1), and the connecting plate (2) is arranged at the side of the gantry machining center slide plate; The locking assembly (3) is used for locking the drag chain body (1) and the gantry machining center slide plate, the locking assembly (3) includes a fixed seat (301), the fixed seat (301) is arranged at the side of the connecting plate (2), one end of the top of the fixed seat (301) is hinged with a rotating strip (302), the side of the fixed seat (301) is provided with a fixed ring (304) for connecting the gantry machining center slide plate, one end of the rotating strip (302) is hinged with a pull ring (303) for tightly sleeving the fixed ring (304), and the side of the fixed seat (301) is provided with a limiting portion for locking the rotating strip (302).

2. The drag chain structure for a gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting portion includes an insertion strip (305) arranged at the side of the fixed seat (301), one end of the insertion strip (305) is connected to the side of the rotating strip (302), and the end of the insertion strip (305) is provided with a limiting protrusion (3051) for clamping the rotating strip (302).

3. The drag chain structure for a gantry machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side of the rotating strip (302) is provided with a movable groove (3021) for the insertion of the insertion strip (305), and the movable groove (3021) is used for limiting and fixing the limiting protrusion (3051).

4. The drag chain structure for a gantry machining center according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side of the insertion strip (305) is provided with a limiting block (3052), and the side of the rotating strip (302) is connected with a locking bolt (306) for locking the limiting block (3052).

5. The drag chain structure for a gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the connecting plate (2) is provided with a moving groove (201), and the moving groove (201) is used for the insertion and movement of the fixed ring (304).

6. The drag chain structure for a gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the fixed ring (304) is symmetrically provided with a fixed hole, and the fixed hole is used for bolt insertion to lock the fixed ring (304) and the gantry machining center slide plate.

7. The drag chain structure for a gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting portion of the connecting plate (2) is provided with a rivet (101), and the rivet (101) is used for fixing the drag chain body (1) and the connecting plate (2).