Automatic cutter breaking monitoring mechanism for four-machine-head disc type drilling and tapping machine

By introducing an automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism into a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine, and utilizing laser ranging and infrared positioning technology, the problem of difficult tool breakage monitoring has been solved, thereby improving production efficiency and equipment protection.

CN223506818UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04DONGGUAN HUICHUN METAL PROD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423091557.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-13
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-13

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Technical Problem

Existing four-head disc drilling and tapping machines rely on manual periodic inspections or detection of abnormalities for tool breakage monitoring, resulting in high scrap rates, low production efficiency, and potential damage to workpieces and machine tools during high-precision machining.

Method used

An automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism is adopted, including a laser rangefinder, infrared transmitter and receiver, electric telescopic rod, controller and alarm. It achieves precise measurement and movement positioning of the tool through slide rails and protective covers, provides a data basis and alarms when the tool breaks.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic monitoring of cutting tools, improves production efficiency, reduces scrap rate and production costs, protects machine tool equipment, and is suitable for high-precision machining.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic cutter breaking monitoring mechanism for a four-machine-head disc type drilling and tapping machine, and belongs to the technical field of drilling and tapping machines. The automatic cutter breaking monitoring mechanism for the four-machine-head disc type drilling and tapping machine comprises a machine head stand column, a controller and an alarm, first fixing plates are installed on the first side and the third side of the machine head stand column correspondingly, a transverse plate is installed at the top ends of the first fixing plates, sliding seats are installed on the two sides of the top end of the transverse plate correspondingly, and sliding rails are slidably connected to the inner sides of the sliding seats; a movable plate is arranged on the second side of the machine head stand column, the bottom end of the movable plate is fixedly connected with one sides of the top ends of the pair of sliding rails, a laser range finder is installed at the top end of the movable plate, a second fixing plate is installed on the second side of the machine head stand column, an electric telescopic rod is installed on one side of the second fixing plate, and the output end of the electric telescopic rod penetrates through the other side of the second fixing plate. According to the automatic cutter breaking monitoring device, automatic cutter breaking monitoring can be effectively achieved, production efficiency is improved, and the automatic cutter breaking monitoring device has high practical value.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drilling and tapping machine technology, specifically to an automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine. Background Technology

[0002] A four-head disc drilling and tapping machine is a widely used piece of equipment in the machining field. It features four independent heads, enabling simultaneous drilling and tapping operations at multiple positions or in multiple processes on a workpiece. This design significantly improves machining efficiency; compared to single-head machines, it can complete more machining tasks in the same amount of time. The four heads are typically arranged in a disc shape around the machine's working area, rotating or moving to designated machining positions around the worktable or workpiece. This layout facilitates omnidirectional machining of complex-shaped workpieces, allowing for flexible adjustment of machining angles and positions. During the operation of a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine, the integrity of the cutting tools is crucial for both machining quality and efficiency.

[0003] Based on the above, the inventors have discovered the following problems: Current four-head disc drilling and tapping machines have shortcomings in tool breakage monitoring. They often rely on manual periodic inspections or only discover tool breakage after obvious abnormalities occur during processing. This not only easily leads to the generation of a large number of scraps, reduces production efficiency, and increases production costs, but also, in some high-precision processing scenarios, may damage the workpiece and machine tool due to the failure to detect tool breakage in time, causing more serious losses.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this, we have studied and improved the existing structure and its shortcomings, and provided an automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine, in order to achieve a more practical purpose. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that current four-head disc drilling and tapping machines have shortcomings in tool breakage monitoring during use. They often rely on manual periodic inspections or only discover tool breakage after obvious abnormalities occur during processing. This not only easily leads to the generation of a large number of scraps, reduces production efficiency, and increases production costs, but also, in some high-precision machining scenarios, may damage the workpiece and machine tool due to the failure to detect tool breakage in time, causing more serious losses.

[0006] In view of the above problems, the technical solution proposed by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling rig includes a head column, a controller, and an alarm. First fixed plates are installed on the first and third sides of the head column. A horizontal plate is installed at the top of the first fixed plate, and slide blocks are installed on both sides of the top of the horizontal plate. Slide rails are slidably connected to the inner sides of the slide blocks. A movable plate is provided on the second side of the head column. The bottom end of the movable plate is fixedly connected to one side of the top of a pair of slide rails. A laser rangefinder is installed at the top of the movable plate. A second fixed plate is installed on the second side of the head column. An electric telescopic rod is installed on one side of the second fixed plate. The output end of the electric telescopic rod passes through the other side of the second fixed plate. A connecting seat is installed at the output end of the electric telescopic rod. The top of the connecting seat is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the movable plate. A displacement monitoring mechanism is installed on the first side of the head column.

[0008] Furthermore, the displacement monitoring mechanism includes a side frame, one end of which is equipped with an infrared transmitter, and both sides of the top of one of the slide rails are equipped with infrared receivers.

[0009] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by setting up infrared transmitters and infrared receivers, the movement and positioning of the movable plate can be realized, which facilitates the monitoring of the cutting tool by the laser rangefinder.

[0010] Furthermore, a protective cover is provided at the top of the slide rail, and the inner two sides of the protective cover are fixedly connected to the first and third sides of the machine head column, respectively.

[0011] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the protective cover at the top of the slide rail improves the protection of the monitoring agency.

[0012] Furthermore, the side frame is located between the slide rail and the protective cover.

[0013] Furthermore, the cross-section of the slide rail is in the shape of an "I".

[0014] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by making the cross-section of the slide rail into an "I" shape, the sliding stability of the slide rail is improved.

[0015] Furthermore, the top of the controller and the bottom of the alarm are fixedly connected, and the controller is electrically connected to the alarm, laser rangefinder, infrared transmitter, infrared receiver and electric telescopic pole through wires respectively.

[0016] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solutions are that the device can be controlled through the controller settings, increasing the ease of use of the product, and the abnormal alarm function can be realized through the alarm settings.

[0017] Furthermore, the controller is equipped with a wireless transmission module.

[0018] The advantage of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that a remote alarm function can be realized by having a wireless transmission module inside the controller.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This four-head disc drilling and tapping machine uses an automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism. A slide rail is slidably connected to the inner side of the slide block, improving the stability of the movable plate's movement. A laser rangefinder is installed at the top of the movable plate, enabling precise distance measurement of key parts of the tool within the drilling and tapping machine's working area, providing accurate data for subsequent tool breakage assessment. A connecting seat is installed at the output end of the electric telescopic rod, enabling electric movement of the movable plate. The infrared transmitter and receiver facilitate the movable plate's positioning and movement, allowing the laser rangefinder to monitor the tool. A protective cover at the top of the slide rail enhances the protection of the monitoring mechanism. The "I"-shaped cross-section of the slide rail improves its sliding stability. The controller ensures equipment controllability and increases ease of use. An alarm provides an abnormal alarm function. The controller's internal wireless transmission module enables remote alarm functionality. This utility model effectively achieves automatic tool breakage monitoring, improves production efficiency, and has high practical value. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the machine head column disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the controller disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is one of the three-dimensional structural diagrams of the second fixing plate disclosed in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is the second three-dimensional structural diagram of the second fixing plate disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 The embodiments disclosed herein Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of structure A in the middle.

[0025] In the diagram: 100, machine head column; 101, first fixed plate; 102, horizontal plate; 103, slide block; 104, slide rail; 105, movable plate; 106, laser rangefinder; 107, displacement monitoring mechanism; 10701, side frame; 10702, infrared transmitter; 10703, infrared receiver; 108, second fixed plate; 109, protective cover; 110, electric telescopic rod; 111, connecting seat; 112, controller; 113, alarm. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling machine, including a head column 100, a controller 112, and an alarm 113. First fixing plates 101 are installed on the first and third sides of the head column 100. A horizontal plate 102 is installed at the top of the first fixing plate 101. Slide seats 103 are installed on both sides of the top of the horizontal plate 102. Slide rails 104 are slidably connected to the inner side of the slide seats 103. A movable plate 105 is provided on the second side of the head column 100. The bottom end of the movable plate 105 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of a pair of slide rails 104. A laser rangefinder 106 is installed at the top of the movable plate 105. A second fixing plate 108 is installed on the second side of the head column 100. A laser rangefinder 106 is installed on one side of the second fixing plate 108. An electric telescopic rod 110 has its output end penetrating through the other side of the second fixed plate 108. A connecting seat 111 is installed at the output end of the electric telescopic rod 110. The top end of the connecting seat 111 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the movable plate 105. A displacement monitoring mechanism 107 is installed on the first side of the machine head column 100. A slide rail 104 is slidably connected to the inner side of the slide block 103 to improve the movement stability of the movable plate 105. A laser rangefinder 106 is installed at the top of the movable plate 105 to accurately measure the distance to key parts of the tool in the working area of ​​the drilling machine, providing accurate data for subsequent judgment of whether the tool is broken. The connecting seat 111 is installed at the output end of the electric telescopic rod 110 to realize the electric movement of the movable plate 105.

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-5The displacement monitoring mechanism 107 includes a side frame 10701, with an infrared transmitter 10702 installed at one end of the side frame 10701. Infrared receivers 10703 are installed on both sides of the top of one of the slide rails 104. A protective cover 109 is provided at the top of the slide rail 104. The inner sides of the protective cover 109 are fixedly connected to the first and third sides of the machine head column 100, respectively. The side frame 10701 is located between the slide rail 104 and the protective cover 109. The infrared transmitter 10702 and the infrared receiver 10703 enable the movable plate 105 to move and be positioned, facilitating the laser rangefinder 106 to monitor the cutting tool. The protective cover 109 at the top of the slide rail 104 improves the protection of the monitoring mechanism.

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-5 The slide rail 104 has an "I" shaped cross-section. The top of the controller 112 and the bottom of the alarm 113 are fixedly connected. The controller 112 is electrically connected to the alarm 113, the laser rangefinder 106, the infrared transmitter 10702, the infrared receiver 10703, and the electric telescopic rod 110 via wires. The controller 112 has a wireless transmission module inside. The "I" shaped cross-section of the slide rail 104 improves the sliding stability of the slide rail 104. The controller 112 enables the controllability of the equipment and increases the ease of use of the product. The alarm 113 enables the abnormal alarm function. The wireless transmission module inside the controller 112 enables the remote alarm function.

[0032] Specifically, the working principle of the automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for this type of four-head disc drilling and tapping machine is as follows: During use, a slide rail 104 is slidably connected to the inner side of the slide block 103 to improve the movement stability of the movable plate 105. A laser rangefinder 106 is installed at the top of the movable plate 105 to accurately measure the distance to key parts of the tool within the working area of ​​the drilling and tapping machine, providing accurate data for subsequent judgment of whether the tool is broken. A connecting seat 111 is installed at the output end of the electric telescopic rod 110 to realize the electric movement of the movable plate 105. The mechanism is further enhanced by the installation of an infrared transmitter 10702 and an infrared receiver 10703. The movable plate 105 is positioned to facilitate the laser rangefinder 106's monitoring of the cutting tool. A protective cover 109 is provided at the top of the slide rail 104 to improve the protection of the monitoring mechanism. The slide rail 104 has an "I"-shaped cross-section to improve its sliding stability. The controller 112 enables the equipment to be controlled, increasing the ease of use. The alarm 113 provides an abnormal alarm function. The controller 112 has an internal wireless transmission module for remote alarm functionality. This invention can effectively monitor broken tools automatically, improve production efficiency, and has high practical value.

Claims

1. An automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine, characterized in that, The device includes a machine head column (100), a controller (112), and an alarm (113). A first fixing plate (101) is installed on both the first and third sides of the machine head column (100). A horizontal plate (102) is installed on the top of the first fixing plate (101). Slide seats (103) are installed on both sides of the top of the horizontal plate (102). A slide rail (104) is slidably connected to the inner side of the slide seat (103). A movable plate (105) is provided on the second side of the machine head column (100). The bottom end of the movable plate (105) is fixedly connected to one side of the top of a pair of slide rails (104). A laser rangefinder (106) is installed on the top of the movable plate (105). A second fixed plate (108) is installed on the second side of the machine head column (100). An electric telescopic rod (110) is installed on one side of the second fixed plate (108). The output end of the electric telescopic rod (110) passes through the other side of the second fixed plate (108). A connecting seat (111) is installed on the output end of the electric telescopic rod (110). The top of the connecting seat (111) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable plate (105). A displacement monitoring mechanism (107) is installed on the first side of the machine head column (100).

2. The automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The displacement monitoring mechanism (107) includes a side frame (10701), one end of which is equipped with an infrared transmitter (10702), and both sides of the top of one of the slide rails (104) are equipped with infrared receivers (10703).

3. The automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the slide rail (104) is provided with a protective cover (109), and the inner two sides of the protective cover (109) are fixedly connected to the first side and the third side of the machine head column (100) respectively.

4. The automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side frame (10701) is located between the slide rail (104) and the protective cover (109).

5. The automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide rail (104) has an "I" shaped cross section.

6. The automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the controller (112) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the alarm (113). The controller (112) is electrically connected to the alarm (113), the laser rangefinder (106), the infrared transmitter (10702), the infrared receiver (10703), and the electric telescopic rod (110) via wires respectively.

7. The automatic tool breakage monitoring mechanism for a four-head disc drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller (112) is equipped with a wireless transmission module.