Tool changing device of three-axis machining center

By combining the design of limit grooves, reciprocating lead screws, servo motors and hydraulic cylinders, the problem of large tool changer size and inconvenient transportation is solved, achieving flexible movement and stable support, and improving the operational convenience of the three-axis machining center.

CN223477034UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28HUNAN CHUHE TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422793485.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-15
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The tool changer of existing three-axis machining centers is large in size and inconvenient to drag and transport.

Method used

The device employs a combination design of limit groove, reciprocating lead screw, servo motor, hydraulic cylinder and moving wheel. The servo motor drives the reciprocating lead screw to rotate and move the sliding block. Combined with the hydraulic cylinder to adjust the height of the moving wheel, the device can achieve stable support and flexible movement.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables convenient transportation and movement of the tool changing device, improves operational stability and practicality, and facilitates worker pushing and tool changing operations.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a tool changing device of a three-axis machining center. The tool changing device comprises an installation box. According to the tool changing device of the three-axis machining center, an output shaft of a servo motor is controlled by an external power source to rotate to drive a reciprocating lead screw to rotate, the reciprocating lead screw is rotationally meshed with a threaded block in a threaded mode, and the threaded block drives a sliding block to move, so that a supporting column at the bottom of the sliding block is supported on the ground, and the height of a mounting box and a cutter head is increased; the height of the moving wheels can be adjusted by controlling an output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder to move through an external power source, the moving wheels can be selected to be supported on the ground, transportation and movement of the tool changing device are facilitated, the device is simple in structure and high in practicability, and an operator can adjust the moving wheels to be supported on the ground or the mounting box to be supported on the ground according to needs; and an operator can conveniently push the tool changing device to move, the tool changing device can be stably supported on the ground for tool changing operation, and the practicability of the device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of three-axis machining center technology, and in particular to a tool changing device for a three-axis machining center. Background Technology

[0002] A machining center is a high-efficiency, precision CNC machine tool capable of machining complex curved surfaces and precision parts. It boasts advantages such as high precision, high speed, high flexibility, and high automation. Based on the number of axes, it can be divided into three-axis, four-axis, five-axis, and multi-axis machining centers (six axes or more). Based on different worktables, it can be divided into vertical and horizontal types. Based on different control systems, it can be divided into servo control systems and machining centers using digital control technology. The working process mainly includes the following steps: placing the workpiece on the machine tool's worktable and clamping it using a fixture or pneumatic device; before machining, inputting the workpiece coordinates and machining path into the CNC system; using a cutting tool to cut the workpiece surface; the cutting tool being automatically controlled by the CNC system to machine along a pre-set path; when multiple parts need to be machined, reinstalling the cutting tool; and continuously monitoring the workpiece accuracy during machining, making corresponding adjustments based on the monitoring results.

[0003] Existing tool changers for three-axis machining centers facilitate tool replacement. For example, there is a tool changer for a three-axis machining center with publication number CN221539009U and another with publication number CN216326816U. Although the tool changer can easily replace the tool, the overall size of the tool changer is large, making it inconvenient to drag, transport, and move.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a tool changer for a three-axis machining center to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a tool changing device for a three-axis machining center, which solves the problem that although the tool changing device can easily replace the tool, the overall size of the tool changing device is large, making it inconvenient to drag and transport.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a tool changing device for a three-axis machining center, comprising: a mounting box;

[0007] The two limiting grooves are respectively opened on both sides of the outer surface of the mounting box. A limiting rod is fixedly installed inside one of the limiting grooves, and a reciprocating screw is rotatably installed inside the other limiting groove. A servo motor is provided on the top of the reciprocating screw.

[0008] A support device is slidably mounted on the outer surface of the mounting box. The support device includes a sliding block, a connecting groove, a threaded block, and a slider. Movable devices are fixedly mounted on both sides of the top of the support device. The movable devices include hydraulic cylinders, connecting plates, and moving wheels.

[0009] Preferably, the sliding block is slidably mounted on the outer surface of the mounting box, the connecting groove is opened in the middle of the top of the sliding block, the two threaded blocks are respectively fixedly mounted on both sides inside the connecting groove, and the two sliders are respectively fixedly mounted on the other two sides inside the connecting groove.

[0010] Preferably, the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block, the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder, and the two moving wheels are respectively disposed on both sides of the surface of the connecting plate.

[0011] Preferably, a setting groove is provided in the middle of the top of the mounting box, a mounting base is fixedly installed on one side of the setting groove, a rotating disk is rotatably installed on one side of the top of the mounting base, a push pin is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the rotating disk, a cutter disc is rotatably installed on the other side of the top of the mounting base, and a cutter is provided on one side of the top of the cutter disc.

[0012] Preferably, a clamp is provided on the other side of the set slot.

[0013] Preferably, fixing blocks are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the support device, and a threaded hole is opened in the middle of one side of the fixing block. A threaded rod is engaged with the internal thread of the threaded hole, and an adjusting block is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod.

[0014] Preferably, limiting holes are provided on both other sides of the outer surface of the mounting box.

[0015] Compared with related technologies, the tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0016] This invention provides a tool changing device for a three-axis machining center. An external power source controls the output shaft of a servo motor to rotate, which in turn drives a reciprocating lead screw. The rotating lead screw engages with a threaded block, which in turn moves a sliding block. This causes a support column at the bottom of the sliding block to rest on the ground, raising the height of the mounting box and the tool disc. Furthermore, the height of the moving wheels can be adjusted by controlling the output shaft of a hydraulic cylinder with an external power source. The moving wheels can be chosen to support the ground, facilitating the transport and movement of the tool changing device. This device has a simple structure and is highly practical. Operators can adjust the support of either the moving wheels or the mounting box to support the ground as needed, making it convenient for operators to push the tool changing device forward. Alternatively, the device can be kept stably supported on the ground for tool changing operations, thus improving its overall practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first embodiment of a tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram at point A is shown below;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram at point B is shown.

[0021] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Mounting box, 2. Setting slot, 3. Limiting slot, 4. Limiting rod, 5. Reciprocating screw, 6. Servo motor, 7. Support device, 71. Sliding block, 72. Connecting slot, 73. Threaded block, 74. Slider, 8. Moving device, 81. Hydraulic cylinder, 82. Connecting plate, 83. Moving wheel, 9. Mounting base, 10. Rotary disk, 11. Pulley, 12. Cutter head, 13. Cutter, 14. Fixture, 15. Limiting hole, 16. Fixing block, 17. Threaded hole, 18. Threaded rod, 19. Adjusting block. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] First Embodiment

[0024] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first embodiment of a tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram at point A is shown. A tool changer for a three-axis machining center includes: a mounting box 1;

[0025] Limiting groove 3, two limiting grooves 3 are respectively opened on both sides of the outer surface of the mounting box 1, one of the limiting grooves 3 is fixedly installed with a limiting rod 4, and the other limiting groove 3 is rotatably installed with a reciprocating screw 5, and a servo motor 6 is provided on the top of the reciprocating screw 5;

[0026] Support device 7 is slidably mounted on the outer surface of mounting box 1. Support device 7 includes sliding block 71, connecting groove 72, threaded block 73 and slider 74. Movable device 8 is fixedly mounted on both sides of the top of support device 7. Movable device 8 includes hydraulic cylinder 81, connecting plate 82 and moving wheel 83.

[0027] The sliding block 71 is slidably mounted on the outer surface of the mounting box 1, the connecting groove 72 is opened in the middle of the top of the sliding block 71, the two threaded blocks 73 are respectively fixedly mounted on both sides inside the connecting groove 72, and the two sliders 74 are respectively fixedly mounted on the other two sides inside the connecting groove 72.

[0028] The hydraulic cylinder 81 is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block 71, the connecting plate 82 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 81, and the two moving wheels 83 are respectively arranged on both sides of the surface of the connecting plate 82.

[0029] The mounting box 1 has a mounting groove 2 in the middle of its top. A mounting base 9 is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting groove 2. A rotating disk 10 is rotatably installed on one side of the top of the mounting base 9. A push post 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the rotating disk 10. A cutter disc 12 is rotatably installed on the other side of the top of the mounting base 9. A cutter 13 is provided on one side of the top of the cutter disc 12.

[0030] A clamp 14 is provided on the other side of the interior of the setting slot 2.

[0031] There are four limiting grooves 3. Two limiting grooves 3 are opened on both sides of the surface of the mounting box 1, and the other two limiting grooves 3 are opened on both sides of the other side of the mounting box 1.

[0032] The threaded block 73 is threaded onto the outer surface of the reciprocating lead screw 5, and the slider 74 is sleeved on the outer surface of the limit rod 4.

[0033] The working principle of the tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0034] During operation, the output shaft of the servo motor 6 is first rotated by the external power supply, which drives the reciprocating screw 5 to rotate. The reciprocating screw 5 rotates and engages with the threaded block 73. The threaded block 73 drives the sliding block 71 to move, so that the support column at the bottom of the sliding block 71 is supported on the ground, raising the height of the mounting box 1 and the cutter head 12.

[0035] The height of the moving wheel 83 can be adjusted by moving the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 81 through an external power source. The moving wheel 83 can be selected to support the ground to facilitate the transportation and movement of the tool changing device.

[0036] Compared with related technologies, the tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0037] This invention provides a tool changing device for a three-axis machining center. An external power source controls the output shaft of a servo motor 6 to rotate, which in turn drives a reciprocating lead screw 5. The rotating lead screw 5 engages with a threaded block 73, which in turn moves a sliding block 71. This causes the support column at the bottom of the sliding block 71 to rest on the ground, raising the height of the mounting box 1 and the tool disc 12. Furthermore, the height of the moving wheels 83 can be adjusted by controlling the output shaft of a hydraulic cylinder 81 with an external power source. The moving wheels 83 can be positioned to support the ground, facilitating the transport and movement of the tool changing device. This device has a simple structure and is highly practical. Operators can adjust the position of either the moving wheels 83 or the mounting box 1 to support the ground as needed, making it convenient for operators to move the tool changing device. Alternatively, the device can be kept stable on the ground for tool changing operations, thus improving its practicality.

[0038] Second Embodiment

[0039] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 4 Based on the tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided in the first embodiment of this application, the second embodiment of this application proposes another tool changing device for a three-axis machining center. The second embodiment is merely a preferred embodiment of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment will not affect the separate implementation of the first embodiment.

[0040] Specifically, the difference in the tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided in the second embodiment of this application is that, in the tool changing device for a three-axis machining center, fixing blocks 16 are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the support device 7, a threaded hole 17 is opened in the middle of one side of the fixing block 16, a threaded rod 18 is engaged in the internal thread of the threaded hole 17, and an adjusting block 19 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 18.

[0041] Limiting holes 15 are provided on both other sides of the outer surface of the mounting box 1.

[0042] The working principle of the tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0043] During operation, the threaded rod 18 is first moved and embedded into the limiting hole 15 by rotating the threaded rod 18 to engage the threaded hole 17, thereby limiting the support device 7 to be installed on the surface of the mounting box 1.

[0044] Compared with related technologies, the tool changing device for a three-axis machining center provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0045] This utility model provides a tool changing device for a three-axis machining center. By rotating the threaded rod 18, the threaded engagement hole 17 moves and embeds into the interior of the limiting hole 15, maintaining the stability of the support device 7 mounted on the surface of the mounting box 1. This avoids the vibration of the moving wheel 83 supporting the ground from affecting the thread engagement relationship between the threaded block 73 and the reciprocating screw 5, preventing the threaded block 73 from becoming loose, and improving the operational stability of the device.

[0046] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tool changing device for a three-axis machining center, characterized in that, include: Mounting box; The two limiting grooves are respectively opened on both sides of the outer surface of the mounting box. A limiting rod is fixedly installed inside one of the limiting grooves, and a reciprocating screw is rotatably installed inside the other limiting groove. A servo motor is provided on the top of the reciprocating screw. A support device is slidably mounted on the outer surface of the mounting box. The support device includes a sliding block, a connecting groove, a threaded block, and a slider. Movable devices are fixedly mounted on both sides of the top of the support device. The movable devices include hydraulic cylinders, connecting plates, and moving wheels.

2. The tool changing device for a three-axis machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding block is slidably installed on the outer surface of the mounting box, the connecting groove is opened in the middle of the top of the sliding block, the two threaded blocks are respectively fixedly installed on both sides inside the connecting groove, and the two sliders are respectively fixedly installed on the other two sides inside the connecting groove.

3. The tool changing device for a three-axis machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block, the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder, and the two moving wheels are respectively arranged on both sides of the surface of the connecting plate.

4. The tool changing device for a three-axis machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting box has a setting slot in the middle of the top. A mounting base is fixedly installed on one side of the setting slot. A rotating disk is rotatably installed on one side of the top of the mounting base. A pawl is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the rotating disk. A cutter head is rotatably installed on the other side of the top of the mounting base. A cutter is provided on one side of the top of the cutter head.

5. The tool changing device for a three-axis machining center according to claim 4, characterized in that, A clamp is provided on the other side of the slot.

6. The tool changing device for a three-axis machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the top of the support device are fixedly installed with fixing blocks. A threaded hole is opened in the middle of one side of the fixing block. A threaded rod is engaged with the internal thread of the threaded hole. An adjusting block is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod.

7. The tool changing device for a three-axis machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting holes are provided on both sides of the outer surface of the mounting box.

Citation Information

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    CN216326816U

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    CN221539009U