Automatic clamping mechanism for numerical control drilling and tapping machine

By designing an automatic clamping mechanism, and utilizing a cylinder-driven moving plate and limit rod structure, the CNC drilling and tapping machine can automatically clamp and move workpieces of different sizes, solving the problem of cumbersome clamping operations in existing technologies and improving efficiency and safety.

CN223616898UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02KERRY FLUID SYSTEM (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423228750.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

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Technical Problem

Existing CNC drilling and tapping machines cannot effectively clamp workpieces of different sizes, resulting in cumbersome and inefficient clamping operations, and relying on manual operation increases costs and risks.

Method used

An automatic clamping mechanism was designed, which utilizes a cylinder-driven moving plate and a limiting rod structure to automatically clamp workpieces of different sizes. The lifting frame, which is limited by cylinders and guide rods, enables movement in the X, Z, and Y axes. Combined with a drilling and tapping power unit, it achieves automated operation.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic clamping of workpieces of different sizes, reduces manual operation, improves work efficiency, and reduces labor costs and the risk of operational errors.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic clamping mechanism for a numerical control drilling and tapping machine. The automatic clamping mechanism comprises a machine body, a side plate and a workbench. Two groups of safety gratings are arranged in the middle of the surface of the machine body; the side plates are arranged in the machine body, and the number of the side plates is two. According to the automatic clamping mechanism, the two sets of moving plates are driven to get close to each other through the pulling force of the spring, the two sets of moving plates clamp workpieces, movement of the two sets of moving plates can be suitable for workpieces of different sizes, the automatic clamping mechanism can automatically complete clamping operation of the workpieces through components such as the air cylinder, complexity of manual operation is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. The working efficiency is improved; the air cylinder B works to push the lifting frame to move up and down in the side plate, the air cylinder C in the lifting frame works, the driving unit connected with the output end of the air cylinder C can move left and right, the air cylinder D located at the bottom of the side plate and located at the bottom of the machine body can drive the side plate to move when working, and therefore movement in the X-axis direction, the Z-axis direction and the Y-axis direction is formed.
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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 clamping mechanism for CNC drilling and tapping machines. Background Technology

[0002] Tapping refers to using a certain torque to screw a tap into the bottom hole to be drilled to process internal threads. A tapping machine is a machine tool that uses a tap to process internal threads. It is the most widely used type of internal thread processing machine tool. According to national mechanical industry standards, tapping machine series are divided into: bench tapping machine, semi-automatic bench tapping machine, vertical tapping machine and horizontal tapping machine.

[0003] In existing technologies, most CNC drilling and tapping machines may not be able to effectively clamp workpieces of different sizes, requiring complex manual adjustments to adapt to varying workpiece dimensions. This results in cumbersome and inefficient clamping operations. Furthermore, they lack automatic clamping capabilities, relying too heavily on manual operation, which increases labor costs and the risk of operational errors. Therefore, we have introduced an automatic clamping mechanism for CNC drilling and tapping machines. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic clamping mechanism for CNC drilling and tapping machines to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine, comprising: a machine body, a side plate, and a worktable;

[0006] A safety light curtain is installed at the center of the surface of the machine body. There are two sets of safety light curtains, and a safety door is installed between the two sets of safety light curtains on the surface of the machine body.

[0007] The side panels are located inside the machine body, and there are two sets of side panels, with a lifting frame between the two sets of side panels;

[0008] The workbench is located at the bottom of the machine body, and a mounting plate is provided on the top of the workbench. A cylinder A is provided on one side of the mounting plate, and the cylinder A is connected to the surface of the mounting plate by bolts.

[0009] The worktable surface is provided with a clamping mechanism at one end of the mounting plate. The spring of the clamping mechanism drives the moving plate to move so that the moving plate clamps the workpiece.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a mounting plate with a push plate connected to the output end of cylinder A on its surface, a slider connected to the surface of the mounting plate, the slider being fixedly disposed with respect to the mounting plate, a movable plate slidingly attached to the surface of the slider, and two sets of movable plates, with a limit rod connected between the two sets of movable plates, a spring sleeved on the surface of the limit rod located between the two sets of movable plates, a connecting block connected to the inner side of the movable plate, the connecting block being fixedly disposed with respect to the movable plate, a positioning shaft connected to the surface of the connecting block, the positioning shaft being fixedly disposed with respect to the connecting block, and an arc-shaped groove for the movement of the positioning shaft being formed integrally with the push plate on its surface.

[0011] Preferably, a cylinder B is connected to the inner top of the machine body, and the output end of the cylinder B is connected to the top of the lifting frame. The cylinder B can drive the lifting frame to move in the Z-axis direction.

[0012] Preferably, the two ends of the lifting frame are slidably connected to the inside of the side plate, the side plate limits the movement of the lifting frame, and the inside of the side plate is connected to a light rod for limiting the movement of the lifting frame, the light rod further limits the movement of the lifting frame.

[0013] Preferably, a cylinder C is connected inside the lifting frame, and a drive unit is connected to the output end of the cylinder C. The cylinder C can drive the drive unit to move in the X-axis direction. A drilling and tapping power unit is connected to the bottom of the drive unit, and the bottom of the drive unit can perform drilling and tapping.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the body is connected to a cylinder D for driving the side plate, and the cylinder D can drive the side plate to move in the Y-axis direction.

[0015] Preferably, a controller is hinged to the side of the machine body, the controller can rotate on the side of the machine body, a display screen is connected to the surface of the controller, and buttons are connected to the surface of the controller below the display screen.

[0016] Preferably, a control handwheel is connected to the surface of the machine body, and an air blowing button is connected to the surface of the machine body below the control handwheel.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] (1) By placing the workpiece between two sets of moving plates, the spring itself pulls the two sets of moving plates closer to each other, and the moving plates are limited by the limit rod, so that the two sets of moving plates can clamp the workpiece. The movement of the two sets of moving plates can be adapted to workpieces of different sizes. The automatic clamping mechanism can automatically complete the workpiece clamping operation through components such as cylinders, reducing the tediousness of manual operation and improving work efficiency.

[0019] (2) The lifting frame can be pushed up and down inside the side plate by the operation of cylinder B. The light rod inside the side plate plays a limiting role for the lifting frame. When the cylinder C inside the lifting frame is working, the drive unit connected to its output end can move left and right. The drive unit drives the drilling and tapping power unit to move, thereby realizing the drilling and tapping operation. When the cylinder D at the bottom of the machine body is working, it can drive the side plate to move, thereby forming the X, Z and Y axis directional movement. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the workbench and clamping mechanism of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Machine body; 2. Controller; 3. Display screen; 4. Safety light curtain; 5. Control handwheel; 6. Air blowing button; 7. Cylinder B; 8. Lifting frame; 9. Cylinder C; 10. Drive unit; 11. Drilling and tapping power unit; 12. Side plate; 13. Guide rod; 14. Cylinder D; 15. Worktable; 16. Cylinder A; 17. Mounting plate; 18. Push plate; 19. Arc-shaped slot; 20. Moving plate; 21. Slider; 22. Connecting block; 23. Positioning shaft; 24. Limit rod; 25. Spring. 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 Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine, comprising: a machine body 1, wherein a safety light curtain 4 is provided at the center of the surface of the machine body 1, and the number of safety light curtains 4 is two sets;

[0026] Side plate 12, the side plate 12 is disposed inside the body 1, and there are two sets of side plates 12, and a lifting frame 8 is disposed between the two sets of side plates 12;

[0027] Workbench 15, the workbench 15 is located at the bottom of the machine body 1, the top of the workbench 15 is provided with mounting plate 17, and a cylinder A16 is provided on one side of the mounting plate 17.

[0028] The workbench 15 has a clamping mechanism at one end of the mounting plate 17. The spring 25 of the clamping mechanism drives the moving plate 20 to move so that the moving plate 20 clamps the workpiece.

[0029] The clamping mechanism includes a mounting plate 17 with a push plate 18 connected to the output end of cylinder A16. A slider 21 is connected to the surface of the mounting plate 17 and is fixedly disposed between the slider 21 and the mounting plate 17. A movable plate 20 slides on the surface of the slider 21, and there are two sets of movable plates 20. A limit rod 24 is connected between the two sets of movable plates 20. A spring 25 is sleeved on the surface of the limit rod 24 and is located between the two sets of movable plates 20. A connecting block 22 is connected to the inner side of the movable plate 20 and is fixedly disposed between the connecting block 22 and the movable plate 20. A positioning shaft 23 is connected to the surface of the connecting block 22 and is fixedly disposed between the positioning shaft 23 and the connecting block 22. An arc-shaped slot 19 for the movement of the positioning shaft 23 is opened on the surface of the push plate 18 and is integrally formed with the push plate 18.

[0030] A cylinder B7 is connected to the inner top of the body 1. The output end of the cylinder B7 is connected to the top of the lifting frame 8. The cylinder B7 can drive the lifting frame 8 to move in the Z-axis direction.

[0031] The two ends of the lifting frame 8 are slidably connected to the inside of the side plate 12. The side plate 12 limits the movement of the lifting frame 8. The inside of the side plate 12 is connected to a light rod 13 for limiting the movement of the lifting frame 8. The light rod 13 further limits the movement of the lifting frame 8.

[0032] The lifting frame 8 is internally connected to a cylinder C9, and the output end of the cylinder C9 is connected to a drive unit 10. The cylinder C9 can drive the drive unit 10 to move in the X-axis direction. The bottom of the drive unit 10 is connected to a drilling and tapping power unit 11, and the bottom of the drive unit 10 can perform drilling and tapping.

[0033] The bottom of the body 1 is connected to the bottom of the side plate 12, and a cylinder D14 is used to drive the side plate 12. The cylinder D14 can drive the side plate 12 to move in the Y-axis direction.

[0034] A controller 2 is hinged to the side of the body 1. The controller 2 can rotate on the side of the body 1. A display screen 3 is connected to the surface of the controller 2. Buttons are connected to the surface of the controller 2 below the display screen 3.

[0035] A control handwheel 5 is connected to the surface of the body 1, and an air blowing button 6 is connected to the surface of the body 1 below the control handwheel 5.

[0036] Specifically, during use, when it is necessary to clamp the workpiece, the cylinder A16 starts to work. The output end of the cylinder A16 pushes the push plate 18 to move. When the push plate 18 moves, the arc-shaped groove 19 on its surface interacts with the positioning shaft 23. Since the positioning shaft 23 is connected to the connecting block 22, and the connecting block 22 is connected to the inner side of the moving plate 20, the positioning shaft 23 will move in the arc-shaped groove 19, thereby driving the connecting block 22 to move. The movement of the connecting block 22 will cause the moving plate 20 to slide on the slider 21. Since the slider 21 is connected to the mounting plate 17, the movement direction of the moving plate 20 is restricted by the slider 21 and can only move along a specific direction. During the movement of the two sets of moving plates 20, since they are connected by the limit rod 24 and the spring 25 is sleeved on the surface of the limit rod 24 and located between the two sets of moving plates 20, the spring 25 will be compressed.

[0037] Next, the workpiece is placed between the two sets of moving plates 20. Then, the tension of the spring 25 itself drives the two sets of moving plates 20 to move closer to each other. The movement of the moving plates 20 is limited by the limiting rod 24, so that the two sets of moving plates 20 clamp the workpiece.

[0038] The movement of the two sets of moving plates 20 can be adapted to workpieces of different sizes;

[0039] The output end of cylinder B7 is connected to the top of the lifting frame 8. When cylinder B7 works, it can push the lifting frame 8 to move up and down inside the side plate 12. The light rod 13 inside the side plate 12 plays a limiting role for the lifting frame 8.

[0040] When the cylinder C9 inside the lifting frame 8 is working, the drive unit 10 connected to its output end can move left and right, and the drive unit 10 drives the drilling and tapping power unit 11 to move, thereby realizing the drilling and tapping operation.

[0041] When the cylinder D14 located at the bottom of the side plate 12 at the bottom of the body 1 is working, it can drive the side plate 12 to move, thereby forming movement in the X, Z and Y axes.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine, characterized in that, include: The body (1) has a safety light curtain (4) at the center of its surface, and there are two sets of the safety light curtain (4). Side plate (12), the side plate (12) is set inside the body (1), and there are two sets of side plates (12), and a lifting frame (8) is set between the two sets of side plates (12); A workbench (15) is provided at the bottom of the machine body (1), and a mounting plate (17) is provided on the top of the workbench (15). A cylinder A (16) is provided on one side of the mounting plate (17). The surface of the workbench (15) is provided with a clamping mechanism at one end of the mounting plate (17). The spring (25) of the clamping mechanism drives the moving plate (20) to move so that the moving plate (20) clamps the workpiece.

2. The automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a mounting plate (17) with a push plate (18) connected to the output end of cylinder A (16). A slider (21) is connected to the surface of the mounting plate (17). A moving plate (20) slides on the surface of the slider (21). There are two sets of moving plates (20). A limit rod (24) is connected between the two sets of moving plates (20). A spring (25) is sleeved on the surface of the limit rod (24) between the two sets of moving plates (20). A connecting block (22) is connected to the inner side of the moving plate (20). A positioning shaft (23) is connected to the surface of the connecting block (22). An arc-shaped slot (19) for the movement of the positioning shaft (23) is opened on the surface of the push plate (18).

3. The automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner top of the machine body (1) is connected to a cylinder B (7), and the output end of the cylinder B (7) is connected to the top of the lifting frame (8).

4. The automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the lifting frame (8) are slidably connected to the inside of the side plate (12), and the inside of the side plate (12) is connected to a light rod (13) for limiting the lifting frame (8).

5. The automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting frame (8) is internally connected to a cylinder C (9), the output end of the cylinder C (9) is connected to a drive unit (10), and the bottom of the drive unit (10) is connected to a drilling and tapping power unit (11).

6. The automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the body (1) is connected to the bottom of the side plate (12) and a cylinder D (14) for driving the side plate (12).

7. The automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A controller (2) is hinged to the side of the body (1), and a display screen (3) is connected to the surface of the controller (2). Buttons are connected to the surface of the controller (2) below the display screen (3).

8. The automatic clamping mechanism for a CNC drilling and tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the body (1) is connected to a control handwheel (5), and the surface of the body (1) below the control handwheel (5) is connected to an air blowing button (6).