Feeding device

By designing a sliding device that is combined with a CNC lathe, the problems of high cost and space occupation caused by existing loading and unloading methods are solved, achieving efficient loading operation and sufficient processing space.

CN223492733UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31YUEQING XINBO MASCH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422626378.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-29
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing loading and unloading methods for CNC lathes mainly rely on manual labor or multi-axis robots, which leads to high installation costs, affects tool installation, exacerbates lathe guideway wear, and causes space occupation problems.

Method used

A feeding device was designed, including a first sliding device and a second sliding device. Through the combination of transverse and longitudinal slide rails, motor, lead screw and pusher, the connecting plate is moved to avoid obstructing the lathe operating space, and after the feeding is completed, it moves back to provide sufficient processing space.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids obstructing the lathe's operating space, reduces installation costs, minimizes guide rail wear, and improves the utilization rate of processing space.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a feeding device which comprises a first sliding device, a second sliding device and a connecting base, a fixing base face inclining upwards is arranged at the rear end of the connecting base, and a transverse support is installed on the fixing base face. The first sliding device comprises a transverse sliding rail and a transverse sliding block which are fixed to the transverse support, the transverse sliding block is provided with a connecting plate, the first sliding device further comprises a transverse motor and a lead screw, and a lead screw nut is fixed to the connecting plate. The second sliding device comprises a longitudinal sliding block and a longitudinal sliding rail, a longitudinal support and a longitudinal pusher are arranged on the longitudinal sliding rail, a push rod of the longitudinal pusher is connected with the connecting plate through a connecting frame, and the longitudinal support is provided with a clamp mounting position; the plate face of the connecting plate is parallel to the fixed base face, and when the sliding direction of the longitudinal sliding rail and the sliding direction of the transverse sliding block are projected on the fixed base face, 90-degree intersection is formed between the longitudinal sliding rail and the transverse sliding block. The numerical control lathe has the advantages of being capable of being matched with the numerical control lathe and effectively avoiding blocking an operation space.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of auxiliary accessories for machining equipment, specifically to a feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing CNC lathes (horizontal), loading and unloading are generally done manually or by using multi-axis robotic arms. However, the installation cost of multi-axis robotic arms is high. Therefore, many modification manufacturers often install loading robotic claws on the lathe's pallet, which can easily affect tool installation and interfere with toolpaths. Furthermore, the increased loading cycle time exacerbates the wear of the lathe guideways. The space occupied by the increased number of attachments on the pallet directly affects the effective machining stroke of the lathe tool post. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a feeding device that can be adapted to CNC lathes and can effectively avoid obstructing the operating space.

[0004] To address the above problems, the following technical solution is provided: A feeding device, comprising a first sliding device and a second sliding device, and a connecting base. The connecting base has an upwardly inclined fixed base surface at its rear end in the longitudinal direction, and a rightwardly extending transverse support is mounted on the fixed base surface. The first sliding device includes a transverse slide rail fixed to the transverse support and a transverse slider adapted to slide therewith. The transverse slider has a connecting plate, a transverse motor located on the side of the transverse support facing the connecting base, and a lead screw connected to it. The connecting plate is fixed with a lead screw nut adapted to the thread of the lead screw. The second sliding device includes a longitudinal slider fixedly connected to the connecting plate and a longitudinal slide rail slidably engaged therewith. The longitudinal slide rail has a longitudinal support and a longitudinal pusher fixedly connected thereto. The push rod of the longitudinal pusher is connected to the connecting plate through a connecting frame. The longitudinal support has a clamp mounting position. The surface of the connecting plate is parallel to the fixed base surface, and the sliding direction of the longitudinal slide rail and the sliding direction of the transverse slider intersect at a 90-degree angle when projected onto the fixed base surface.

[0005] In the above structure, the connecting base is fixed above the lathe headstock, and its fixed base surface is located at the rear side of the lathe headstock, allowing the transverse support located above and behind the lathe headstock to extend towards the lathe tailstock. The transverse slide rail, transverse slider, transverse motor, lead screw, and lead screw nut enable the transverse movement of the connecting plate. Then, the longitudinal slider, longitudinal slide rail, longitudinal pusher, and connecting frame enable the sliding of the longitudinal support. The sliding direction of the longitudinal support is the same as the tilt direction of the fixed base surface, allowing it to intrude into the lathe axis position during loading and tilt backward and upward after loading to provide sufficient machining space for the lathe. Simultaneously, the longitudinal slider is fixed to the connecting plate, and using the longitudinal slide rail as the sliding object avoids the longitudinal slide rail occupying machining space while maintaining a constant sliding stroke.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the transverse slide rails are two parallel and spaced apart from each other; each transverse slide rail is provided with two transverse sliders.

[0007] The above structure can effectively improve the stability of the connecting plate.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the lead screw is located between two transverse slide rails; the transverse support is provided with a first clearance groove in the direction of movement of the lead screw nut.

[0009] In the above structure, the opening of the first clearance groove allows the axis of the lead screw nut to be closer to the surface of the transverse support, which can reduce the height on the one hand and improve the overall rigidity on the other.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the connecting plate is provided with a nut mounting groove, the lead screw nut is mounted on a nut bracket, the nut bracket passes through the nut mounting groove from the front of the connecting plate so that the lead screw nut reaches the back of the connecting plate, and the nut bracket is connected to the front of the connecting plate by screws.

[0011] In the above structure, the nut bracket is T-shaped and passes through the nut mounting slot, which allows the axis of the lead screw nut to be closer to the back of the connecting plate. This reduces the height and improves the overall rigidity.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a buffer bracket is provided at the end of the transverse support away from the connecting base, and a buffer block is provided on the buffer bracket; when the connecting plate moves to the right to the limit position, it abuts against the buffer block.

[0013] The above structure is used to provide buffer protection during overtravel.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the longitudinal slide rail is matched with two longitudinal sliders.

[0015] The above structure improves the stability between the longitudinal slider and the longitudinal slide rail.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that the push rod of the longitudinal pusher is inclined upward in the outward direction.

[0017] In the above structure, when the push rod of the longitudinal pusher extends outward, the longitudinal pusher tilts downward to lower the center of gravity and improve stability.

[0018] The present invention is further provided that the connecting base is provided with mounting holes.

[0019] In the above structure, the mounting hole is used to connect to the lathe headstock.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that the longitudinal pusher is a cylinder.

[0021] The above structure has the advantages of being lightweight, having a sensitive response, and having overload protection.

[0022] The present invention is further configured such that a clamp is installed at the clamp mounting position.

[0023] In the above structure, the clamp is a mechanical claw or a suction cup.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The connecting base is fixed above the headstock of the lathe, and its fixed base surface is located at the rear side of the headstock, allowing the transverse support located above the rear of the lathe headstock to extend towards the tailstock. The transverse slide rail, transverse slider, transverse motor, lead screw, and lead screw nut enable the transverse movement of the connecting plate. Then, the longitudinal slider, longitudinal slide rail, longitudinal pusher, and connecting frame enable the sliding of the longitudinal support. The sliding direction of the longitudinal support is the same as the tilt direction of the fixed base surface, thus allowing it to intrude into the lathe axis position during loading and tilt backward and upward after loading, providing ample machining space for the lathe. Simultaneously, the longitudinal slider is fixed to the connecting plate, and using the longitudinal slide rail as the sliding object avoids the longitudinal slide rail occupying machining space while maintaining a constant sliding stroke. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first exploded three-dimensional structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second explosive three-dimensional structure of this utility model.

[0028] The labels in the diagram have the following meanings: 1-First sliding device; 2-Second sliding device; 10-Connecting base; 101-Mounting hole; 11-Fixed base surface; 20-Transverse support; 201-First clearance groove; 202-Buffer support; 203-Buffer block; 21-Transverse slide rail; 22-Transverse slider; 23-Connecting plate; 231-Nut mounting groove; 24-Transverse motor; 25-Lead screw; 26-Lead screw nut; 27-Longitudinal slider; 28-Longitudinal slide rail; 29-Longitudinal support; 291-Clamp mounting position; 30-Longitudinal pusher; 301-Push rod; 31-Connecting frame; 32-Nut support. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0030] refer to Figures 1 to 3 ,like Figures 1 to 3 The feeding device shown includes a first sliding device 1 and a second sliding device 2, and a connecting base 10. The connecting base 10 has an upwardly inclined fixed base surface 11 at its rear end in the longitudinal direction. A rightwardly extending transverse support 20 is mounted on the fixed base surface 11. The first sliding device 1 includes a transverse slide rail 21 fixed to the transverse support 20 and a transverse slider 22 adapted to slide thereon. The transverse slider 22 has a connecting plate 23, a transverse motor 24 located on the side of the transverse support 20 facing the connecting base 10, and a lead screw 25 powered by the motor. The connecting plate 23 is fixed to the lead screw 25. 5. Threaded screw nut 26; The second sliding device 2 includes a longitudinal slider 27 fixedly connected to the connecting plate 23 and a longitudinal slide rail 28 slidably engaged with it. The longitudinal slide rail 28 is provided with a longitudinal support 29 and a longitudinal pusher 30 fixedly connected to it. The push rod 301 of the longitudinal pusher 30 is connected to the connecting plate 23 through a connecting frame 31. The longitudinal support 29 is provided with a clamp mounting position 291. The surface of the connecting plate 23 is parallel to the fixed base surface 11. When the sliding direction of the longitudinal slide rail 28 and the sliding direction of the transverse slider 22 are projected onto the fixed base surface 11, they intersect at a 90-degree angle.

[0031] In the above structure, the connecting base 10 is fixed above the lathe headstock, and its fixed base surface 11 is located at the rear side of the lathe headstock, allowing the transverse support 20 located above the lathe headstock to extend towards the lathe tailstock. The transverse slide rail 21, transverse slider 22, transverse motor 24, lead screw 25, and lead screw nut 26 enable the transverse movement of the connecting plate 23. Then, the longitudinal slider 27, longitudinal slide rail 28, longitudinal pusher 30, and connecting frame 31 enable the sliding of the longitudinal support 29. The sliding direction of the longitudinal support 29 is the same as the tilt direction of the fixed base surface 11, thus allowing it to intrude into the lathe axis position during loading and tilt backward and upward after loading to provide sufficient machining space for the lathe. Simultaneously, the longitudinal slider 27 is fixed to the connecting plate 23, and using the longitudinal slide rail 28 as the sliding object avoids the longitudinal slide rail 28 occupying machining space while maintaining a constant sliding stroke.

[0032] In this embodiment, the transverse slide rails 21 are two parallel and spaced apart; each transverse slide rail 21 is provided with two transverse sliders 22.

[0033] The above structure can effectively improve the stability of the connecting plate 23.

[0034] In this embodiment, the lead screw 25 is located between two transverse slide rails 21; the transverse support 20 is provided with a first clearance groove 201 in the direction of movement of the lead screw nut 26.

[0035] In the above structure, the opening of the first clearance groove 201 allows the axis of the lead screw nut 26 to be closer to the surface of the transverse support 20, which can reduce the height on the one hand and improve the overall rigidity on the other.

[0036] In this embodiment, the connecting plate 23 is provided with a nut mounting groove 231, and the lead screw nut 26 is mounted on the nut bracket 32. The nut bracket 32 ​​passes through the nut mounting groove 231 from the front of the connecting plate 23 so that the lead screw nut 26 reaches the back of the connecting plate 23. The nut bracket 32 ​​is connected to the front of the connecting plate 23 by screws (not shown in the figure).

[0037] In the above structure, the nut bracket 32 ​​is T-shaped and passes through the nut mounting groove 231, which can make the axis of the lead screw nut 26 closer to the back of the connecting plate 23. On the one hand, it can reduce the height, and on the other hand, it can improve the overall rigidity.

[0038] In this embodiment, a buffer bracket 202 is provided at the end of the transverse support 20 away from the connecting base 10, and a buffer block 203 is provided on the buffer bracket 202; when the connecting plate 23 moves to the right to the limit position, it abuts against the buffer block 203.

[0039] The above structure is used to provide buffer protection during overtravel.

[0040] In this embodiment, the longitudinal slide rail 28 is matched with two longitudinal sliders 27.

[0041] The above structure improves the stability between the longitudinal slider 27 and the longitudinal slide rail 28.

[0042] In this embodiment, the push rod 301 of the longitudinal pusher 30 extends outward and is inclined upward.

[0043] In the above structure, when the push rod 301 of the longitudinal pusher 30 extends outward, the longitudinal pusher 30 tilts downward to lower the center of gravity and improve stability.

[0044] In this embodiment, the connecting base 10 is provided with mounting holes 101.

[0045] In the above structure, the mounting hole 101 is used to connect to the lathe headstock.

[0046] In this embodiment, the longitudinal pusher 30 is a cylinder.

[0047] The above structure has the advantages of being lightweight, having a sensitive response, and having overload protection.

[0048] In this embodiment, a clamp (not shown in the figure) is installed at the clamp mounting position 291.

[0049] In the above structure, the clamp (not shown in the figure) is a mechanical claw or a suction cup.

[0050] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The connecting base 10 is fixed above the headstock of the lathe, and its fixed base surface 11 is located at the rear side of the headstock of the lathe, so that the transverse support 20 located above the rear of the lathe can extend towards the tail of the lathe; the transverse slide rail 21, transverse slider 22, transverse motor 24, lead screw 25 and lead screw nut 26 are used to realize the transverse movement of the connecting plate 23; then the longitudinal support 29 is slidable by the longitudinal slider 27, longitudinal slide rail 28, longitudinal pusher 30 and connecting frame 31. The sliding direction of the longitudinal support 29 is the same as the tilting direction of the fixed base surface 11, so that it can invade the lathe axis position when loading, and move backward and upward after loading is completed, providing sufficient processing space for the lathe; at the same time, the longitudinal slider 27 is fixed on the connecting plate 23, and the longitudinal slide rail 28 is used as the sliding object, so that the longitudinal slide rail 28 can avoid occupying the processing space without changing the sliding stroke.

[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications assumed above should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding device, comprising a first sliding device and a second sliding device, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting base, the rear end of which has an upwardly inclined fixed base surface, and a rightwardly extending transverse support is mounted on the fixed base surface; the first sliding device includes a transverse slide rail fixed to the transverse support and a transverse slider adapted to slide therewith, the transverse slider having a connecting plate, a transverse motor located on the side of the transverse support facing the connecting base and a lead screw connected to it, the connecting plate having a lead screw nut adapted to the lead screw thread; the second sliding device includes a longitudinal slider fixedly connected to the connecting plate and a longitudinal slide rail slidably engaged therewith, the longitudinal slide rail having a longitudinal support and a longitudinal pusher fixedly connected thereto, the push rod of the longitudinal pusher being connected to the connecting plate through a connecting frame, the longitudinal support having a clamp mounting position; the surface of the connecting plate is parallel to the fixed base surface, and the sliding direction of the longitudinal slide rail and the sliding direction of the transverse slider intersect at a 90-degree angle when projected onto the fixed base surface.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse slide rails are two parallel rails spaced apart from each other; each transverse slide rail is equipped with two transverse sliders.

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lead screw is located between two transverse slide rails; the transverse support is provided with a first clearance groove in the direction of movement of the lead screw nut.

4. A feeding device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The connecting plate is provided with a nut mounting groove. The lead screw nut is mounted on a nut bracket. The nut bracket passes through the nut mounting groove from the front of the connecting plate so that the lead screw nut reaches the back of the connecting plate. The nut bracket is connected to the front of the connecting plate by screws.

5. A feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse support is provided with a buffer support at the end away from the connecting base, and the buffer support is provided with a buffer block; when the connecting plate moves to the right to the limit position, it abuts against the buffer block.

6. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal slide rail is matched with two longitudinal sliders.

7. A feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push rod of the longitudinal pusher extends outward and tilts upward.

8. A feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting base is provided with mounting holes.

9. A feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal pusher is a cylinder.

10. A feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamp is installed at the clamp mounting position.