Saddle type surface grinding machine with saddle convenient to adjust
By introducing horizontal and vertical adjustment units and servo motor drives into the saddle-type surface grinder, the complexity of saddle adjustment was solved, enabling precise saddle adjustment and efficient coolant recovery, thus improving machining accuracy and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422974861.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-03
AI Technical Summary
The saddle adjustment mechanism of a saddle-type surface grinder is complex, resulting in high adjustment difficulty, long time consumption, and low accuracy.
It employs horizontal and vertical adjustment units, combined with servo motor-driven lead screws and slides, to achieve multi-dimensional adjustment of the saddle, and is equipped with a collection tank and water outlet to simplify coolant recovery.
It enables precise adjustment of the saddle, improves machining accuracy and efficiency, and simplifies the coolant recovery process, thereby increasing work efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of surface grinding technology, specifically to a saddle-type surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle. Background Technology
[0002] The saddle-type surface grinder adopts a crossarm linkage and saddle guide rail structure. Its transverse travel path is guided by guide rails, and the worktable is close to the grinding head. The working principle of the saddle-type surface grinder is mainly to remove irregularities on the workpiece surface and make the surface smoother through the relative movement of the grinding wheel and the workpiece. Specifically, it uses a high-speed rotating grinding wheel to perform grinding on the workpiece.
[0003] The saddle adjustment mechanism of a saddle-type surface grinder is often designed to be quite complex, which increases the difficulty of adjustment. For example, the saddle of some grinders requires multiple bolts for fastening, and these bolts may be located in hard-to-reach positions, requiring operators to spend more time and effort during adjustment. In addition, a complex adjustment mechanism may also lead to increased errors during the adjustment process, affecting the adjustment accuracy.
[0004] To address these issues, we propose a saddle-mounted surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a saddle-type surface grinder that facilitates saddle adjustment, thereby solving the problem of inconvenient saddle adjustment mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a saddle-type surface grinder that facilitates saddle adjustment, comprising a grinding mechanism disposed above the grinder, a worktable disposed above the machine housing of the grinder, and an adjustment mechanism disposed on the upper surface of the worktable;
[0007] The adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment unit and a vertical adjustment unit;
[0008] The lateral adjustment unit includes a slide groove one, a slide groove two, a motor one, a lead screw one, a slide rod one, and a movable seat. The slide groove one and the slide groove two are respectively opened on the front and rear sides of the upper surface of the worktable. The slide rod is set inside the slide groove one, and the lead screw one is set inside the slide groove two. The output end of the motor one is connected to the lead screw one through a coupling. The bottom of the movable seat is set on the upper surface of the worktable through a connecting block.
[0009] Preferably, the vertical adjustment unit includes a third slide groove, a second slide rod, a slider, a fourth slide groove, a second motor, a second lead screw, a nut, and a saddle. The second and third slide grooves are respectively opened on both sides of the upper surface of the movable seat. The second slide rod is disposed inside the third slide groove, the second lead screw is disposed inside the fourth slide groove, the nut is threadedly connected to the second lead screw, the middle part of the slider is slidably connected to the second slide rod, and the bottom of the saddle is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the nut and the slider.
[0010] Preferably, a circulating cooling assembly is fixedly connected to the back of the grinding mechanism. The circulating cooling assembly includes a coolant tank, a tank door, a water outlet pipe, a first return water pipe, a telescopic flexible hose, a second return water pipe, a first water pump, and a second water pump. The coolant tank has a tank door hinged to its back. One end of the water outlet pipe faces the grinding mechanism, and the other end of the water outlet pipe is connected to the first water pump. The first and second water pumps are located on the bottom surface inside the coolant tank. One end of the first return water pipe is connected to the second water pump. One end of the telescopic flexible hose is connected to the other end of the first return water pipe, and one end of the second return water pipe is connected to the other end of the telescopic flexible hose.
[0011] Preferably, a guide rail is provided above the saddle, a collection groove is provided on the saddle, a water outlet is provided on the back of the inside of the saddle, and the other end of the return water pipe is connected to the water outlet.
[0012] Preferably, a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the left side inside the saddle, and the right end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the push plate.
[0013] Preferably, both motor one and motor two are servo motors, which have high precision and high stability control characteristics, enabling precise position adjustment of the moving seat and saddle, thereby improving processing accuracy and efficiency.
[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the guide rail has a through groove, and the guide rail is provided with a slider and a positioning pin, which positions the workpiece.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] 1. This saddle-type surface grinder features an adjustable saddle. The adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment unit and a vertical adjustment unit, which achieve flexible adjustment in the horizontal and vertical directions through a combination of lead screws and slide bars. This multi-dimensional adjustment capability allows the saddle to be precisely adjusted according to different machining requirements, meeting the needs of machining complex workpieces.
[0017] 2. This saddle-type surface grinder features an adjustable saddle with a collection tank and an outlet. The collection tank collects the coolant generated during grinding, while the outlet connects to a return water pipe. Once the coolant enters the collection tank, it can easily drain through the outlet into the return water pipe and ultimately flow back to the coolant tank for reuse. This design simplifies the coolant recovery process and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall rear structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the coolant tank of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the saddle of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.
[0023] In the diagram: 1 Grinding machine, 2 Worktable, 201 Slide rail one, 202 Slide rail two, 203 Motor one, 204 Lead screw one, 205 Slide rod one, 3 Moving seat, 301 Slide rail three, 302 Slide rod two, 303 Slider, 304 Slide rail four, 305 Motor two, 306 Lead screw two, 307 Nut, 4 Saddle, 401 Hydraulic cylinder, 402 Push plate, 403 Water outlet, 5 Guide rail, 6 Grinding mechanism, 7 Coolant tank, 701 Tank door, 702 Water outlet pipe, 703 Water return pipe one, 704 Telescopic hose, 705 Water return pipe two, 706 Water pump one, 707 Water pump two. Detailed Implementation
[0024] 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.
[0025] Please see Figures 1-5This utility model provides a technical solution: a saddle-type surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle, comprising a grinding mechanism 6 mounted above the grinding machine 1. A circulating cooling assembly is fixedly connected to the back of the grinding mechanism 6. The circulating cooling assembly includes a coolant tank 7, a tank door 701, a water outlet pipe 702, a first water return pipe 703, a telescopic flexible hose 704, a second water return pipe 705, a first water pump 706, and a second water pump 707. The coolant tank 7 stores coolant to provide necessary cooling for the grinding process. The tank door 701 is hinged to the back of the coolant tank 7, and one end of the water outlet pipe 702 faces the grinding mechanism 6, delivering coolant to the grinding mechanism 6 to cool the grinding area. The other end of the outlet pipe 702 is connected to water pump 1 706. Water pump 1 706 and water pump 2 707 are located on the bottom surface inside the coolant tank 7. One end of the return pipe 1 703 is connected to water pump 2 707. One end of the telescopic hose 704 is connected to the other end of the return pipe 1 703. One end of the return pipe 2 705 is connected to the other end of the telescopic hose 704, forming a coolant return path to ensure that the coolant can be recycled and reduce waste.
[0026] A worktable 2 is provided above the chassis of the grinding machine 1, and an adjustment mechanism is provided on the upper surface of the worktable 2;
[0027] The adjustment mechanism includes a lateral adjustment unit;
[0028] The lateral adjustment unit includes a slide rail 201, a slide rail 202, a motor 203, a lead screw 204, a slide bar 205, and a movable seat 3. Slide rails 201 and 202 are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the upper surface of the worktable 2, providing tracks for the lateral movement of the movable seat 3. The slide bar is located inside slide rail 201, and the lead screw 204 is located inside slide rail 202. The output end of the motor 203 is connected to the lead screw 204 via a coupling, driving the lead screw 204 to rotate, thus realizing the lateral movement of the movable seat 3. The bottom of the movable seat 3 is mounted on the upper surface of the worktable 2 via a connecting block.
[0029] Example 2:
[0030] Based on Embodiment 1, the adjustment mechanism further includes a vertical adjustment unit. This vertical adjustment unit comprises a slide groove 301, a slide rod 302, a slider 303, a slide groove 304, a motor 305, a lead screw 306, a nut 307, and a saddle 4. Slide grooves 202 and 301 are respectively located on both sides of the upper surface of the movable seat 3, providing a track for the vertical movement of the saddle 4. The slide rod 302 is located inside the slide groove 301, providing vertical support for the saddle and ensuring stable movement. The motor 305 drives the lead screw 306 to rotate, realizing the vertical movement of the saddle 4. The lead screw 306 is located inside the slide groove 304, and the nut 307 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 306. The middle part of the slider 303 is slidably connected to the slide rod 302 and threadedly connected to the lead screw 306, converting the rotational motion of the lead screw into the vertical movement of the saddle. The bottom of the saddle 4 is fixedly connected to the upper surfaces of the nut 307 and the slider 303.
[0031] A guide rail 5 is installed above the saddle 4 to provide a precise movement path for the workpiece and ensure machining accuracy. The saddle 4 has a collection groove, and a water outlet 403 is located on the back of the saddle 4. The other end of the return water pipe 705 is connected to the water outlet 403. Both motor 203 and motor 305 are servo motors. A through groove is provided at the bottom of the guide rail 5 to allow coolant and debris to drain from below the guide rail, keeping it clean. A slider 303 and a positioning pin are installed on the guide rail 5 to position the workpiece.
[0032] Working principle: The grinding mechanism 6 grinds the workpiece using a high-speed rotating grinding wheel. Motor 203 drives the lead screw 204 to rotate, converting its rotational motion into the lateral movement of the moving seat 3, thus achieving precise horizontal adjustment of the workpiece. Motor 305 drives the lead screw 306 to rotate, and the threaded connection between the nut 307 and the lead screw 306 converts the lead screw's rotational motion into the vertical movement of the saddle 4, thereby achieving precise vertical adjustment of the workpiece.
[0033] The coolant tank 7 stores coolant, and the outlet pipe 702 delivers the coolant to the grinding mechanism 6 to cool the grinding area. During the grinding process, the coolant carries away heat and debris, and then flows back to the coolant tank 7 through the return pipe 1 703, the telescopic hose 704, and the return pipe 2 705, realizing the recycling of the coolant.
[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
Claims
1. A saddle-type surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle, comprising a grinding mechanism (6) disposed above the grinder (1), characterized in that: A worktable (2) is provided above the machine casing of the grinding machine (1), and an adjustment mechanism is provided on the upper surface of the worktable (2); The adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment unit and a vertical adjustment unit; The lateral adjustment unit includes a slide groove 1 (201), a slide groove 2 (202), a motor 1 (203), a lead screw 1 (204), a slide rod 1 (205), and a movable seat (3). The slide groove 1 (201) and the slide groove 2 (202) are respectively opened on the front and rear sides of the upper surface of the worktable (2). The slide rod is set inside the slide groove 1 (201), and the lead screw 1 (204) is set inside the slide groove 2 (202). The output end of the motor 1 (203) is connected to the lead screw 1 (204) through a coupling. The bottom of the movable seat (3) is set on the upper surface of the worktable (2) through a connecting block.
2. A saddle-type surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical adjustment unit includes a slide groove three (301), a slide rod two (302), a slider (303), a slide groove four (304), a motor two (305), a lead screw two (306), a nut (307), and a saddle (4). The slide groove two (202) and the slide groove three (301) are respectively opened on both sides of the upper surface of the movable seat (3). The slide rod two (302) is set inside the slide groove three (301). The lead screw two (306) is set inside the slide groove four (304). The nut (307) is threadedly connected to the lead screw two (306). The middle part of the slider (303) is slidably connected to the slide rod two (302). The bottom of the saddle (4) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the nut (307) and the slider (303).
3. A saddle-type surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The grinding mechanism (6) is fixedly connected to a circulating cooling assembly on its back. The circulating cooling assembly includes a coolant tank (7), a tank door (701), a water outlet pipe (702), a return water pipe (703), a telescopic hose (704), a return water pipe (705), a water pump (706), and a water pump (707). The coolant tank (7) is hinged to a tank door (701) on its back. One end of the water outlet pipe (702) faces the grinding mechanism (6), and the other end of the water outlet pipe (702) is connected to the water pump (706). The water pump (706) and the water pump (707) are located on the bottom surface inside the coolant tank (7). One end of the return water pipe (703) is connected to the water pump (707). One end of the telescopic hose (704) is connected to the other end of the return water pipe (703), and one end of the return water pipe (705) is connected to the other end of the telescopic hose (704).
4. A saddle-type surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A guide rail (5) is provided above the saddle (4), a collection groove is provided on the saddle (4), and a water outlet (403) is provided on the back inside the saddle (4). The other end of the return water pipe (705) is connected to the water outlet (403).
5. A saddle-type surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A hydraulic cylinder (401) is fixedly connected to the left side inside the saddle (4), and the right end of the hydraulic cylinder (401) is connected to the push plate (402).
6. A saddle-type surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both motor one (203) and motor two (305) are servo motors.
7. A saddle-type surface grinder with an easily adjustable saddle as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the guide rail (5) is provided with a through groove, and the guide rail (5) is provided with a slider (303) and a positioning pin, which are used to position the workpiece.