Tool magazine mounting structure on back of machine tool cross beam

By designing a multi-point support structure made of high-strength alloy steel, the problems of deformation and vibration instability of the tool magazine on the back of the machine tool beam under load were solved, achieving higher stability and accuracy and improving machining precision.

CN223643309UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09MIANYANG CHUNXING INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423285053.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

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Technical Problem

The existing mounting structure of the tool magazine on the back of the machine tool beam is prone to deformation when subjected to large loads. It lacks a multi-point connection design, which leads to unstable vibration, potential damage in local areas, and failure to effectively distribute stress.

Method used

The structure is designed with high-strength alloy steel right-angle plates, mounting plates, and reinforcing plates, combined with aluminum alloy right-angle frames, forming a multi-point support structure. The triangular plates and right-angle frames enhance rigidity and stability, isolate vibration, and distribute load evenly.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and accuracy of tool magazine installation, reduces deformation, enhances vibration resistance, and ensures tool stability and machining accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool cross beam, relates to the technical field of machine tools, and adopts the following scheme that the tool magazine mounting structure comprises a machine tool bracket, a tool magazine and a mounting mechanism, the mounting mechanism comprises a right-angle plate, the right-angle plate comprises a horizontal section and a vertical section, the vertical section is fixedly connected with the machine tool bracket, and the horizontal section is fixedly connected with the machine tool bracket; mounting plates are fixedly mounted on the left side and the right side of the bottom of the horizontal section, the left side and the right side of the tool magazine are fixedly connected with the corresponding mounting plates correspondingly and used for ensuring that the tool magazine is vertically mounted on one side of the machine tool support, and a gap exists between the horizontal section and the top of the tool magazine. Through the arrangement of the right-angle plate, the mounting plate and the reinforcing plates, higher rigidity and stability are provided, deformation caused by external force or vibration is reduced, the accuracy of the mounting position of the tool magazine is guaranteed, force exerted on the tool magazine is evenly distributed through the existence of the reinforcing plates and the triangular plates, local stress concentration is avoided, and the machining precision is improved. And the vibration resistance of the whole mounting structure is enhanced through the multi-point supporting design.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machine tool technology, and in particular to a tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam. Background Technology

[0002] A machine tool back-mounted tool magazine is an automated storage system installed at a specific location on the machine tool (i.e., the back of the crossbeam) to store various cutting tools. This type of tool magazine is usually designed to allow for quick tool changes to improve machining efficiency and automation. It allows the machine tool to automatically select and change the required tool without human intervention, which is very important for machine tools that need to use multiple tools for complex machining tasks.

[0003] The tool magazine is mounted on the back of the machine tool beam via a mounting structure. Existing mounting structures use thin or single-material support components, which are prone to deformation under heavy loads. The lack of sufficient support points or multi-point connection design makes the entire system unstable when facing vibration. The design does not fully consider stress distribution, and local areas may be damaged due to excessive pressure. Therefore, we propose a tool magazine mounting structure on the back of the machine tool beam to solve this problem. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam, which more precisely solves the problems described above.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model proposes a tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool crossbeam, including a machine tool bracket, a tool magazine, and a mounting mechanism. The mounting mechanism includes a right-angle plate, which comprises a horizontal section and a vertical section. The vertical section is fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket. Mounting plates are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the bottom of the horizontal section. The left and right sides of the tool magazine are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding mounting plates to ensure that the tool magazine is vertically installed on one side of the machine tool bracket. There is a gap between the horizontal section and the top of the tool magazine to isolate part of the vibration of the machine tool bracket and maintain the stability of the tool magazine and its internal tools.

[0007] Furthermore, a number of connecting holes are provided on one side of the vertical section of the right-angle plate. The connecting holes are elliptical and arranged symmetrically in pairs. A number of triangular plates are fixedly connected between the vertical section and the horizontal section. The triangular plates are arranged at equal intervals. The vertical section, the horizontal section and the multiple triangular plates are integrally formed.

[0008] Furthermore, right-angle frames are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the right-angle plate. One side of the right-angle frame is fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket by bolts. A wiring tube is fixedly installed on the right-angle frame, and the internal hole of the wiring tube penetrates the corresponding right-angle frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the mounting plate is provided with multiple threaded holes, and the bottom of the horizontal section of the right-angle plate is provided with multiple threaded grooves. The threaded holes and threaded grooves are matched. Two reinforcing plates are fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the mounting plate by bolts. The reinforcing plates are L-shaped and fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket. The two reinforcing plates on the same side are arranged symmetrically from top to bottom.

[0010] Furthermore, the right-angle plate, mounting plate, and reinforcing plate are all made of high-strength alloy steel, the right-angle frame is made of aluminum alloy, the outer side of the right-angle plate is coated with polyurethane paint, the outer side of the mounting plate and reinforcing plate is coated with zinc-chromium coating, and the outer side of the right-angle frame is coated with electrostatic spray paint.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] The use of right-angle plates, mounting plates, and reinforcing plates provides greater rigidity and stability, reduces deformation caused by external forces or vibrations, ensures the accuracy of the tool magazine installation position, and the presence of multiple reinforcing plates and triangular plates helps to evenly distribute the forces applied to them, avoiding local stress concentration. The multi-point support design enhances the vibration resistance of the entire installation structure. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a first-view three-dimensional structural diagram of a tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam proposed in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a two-dimensional structural diagram from a second perspective of the tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam proposed in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting mechanism for a tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam, as proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a first-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the right-angle plate of the mounting mechanism for the tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a two-dimensional structural diagram of the right-angle plate of the mounting mechanism for the tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam, as proposed in this utility model.

[0018] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Machine tool bracket; 2. Tool magazine; 3. Mounting mechanism; 4. Right angle plate; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Right angle plate; 7. Triangle plate; 8. Right angle frame; 9. Wiring conduit; 10. Threaded groove; 11. Reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To more clearly and completely illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further explain this utility model.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1-5 This utility model proposes a machine tool crossbeam back tool magazine 2 mounting structure, including a machine tool support 1, a tool magazine 2, and a mounting mechanism 3. The mounting mechanism 3 includes a right-angle plate 6, which includes a horizontal section and a vertical section. The vertical section is fixedly connected to the machine tool support 1. Mounting plates 5 are fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the bottom of the horizontal section. The left and right sides of the tool magazine 2 are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding mounting plates 5. The right-angle plate 6 provides a stable base platform for supporting the tool magazine 2 and is connected to the tool magazine 2 through the mounting plates 5 fixed on its bottom sides, ensuring that the tool magazine 2 can be vertically installed on the machine tool and maintain the correct operating position. There is a gap between the horizontal section and the top of the tool magazine 2 to isolate part of the vibration of the machine tool support 1 and maintain the stability of the tool magazine 2 and its internal tools.

[0022] In addition, the vertical arrangement of the tool magazine 2 helps to reduce the space occupied during tool storage and retrieval, and also facilitates the accurate positioning and tool grabbing of the automated tool changer, thereby improving the tool change speed and reliability. There is a gap between the bottom of the right-angle plate 6 and the top of the tool magazine 2. The larger gap makes it easier to make necessary adjustments, and the larger gap can isolate vibrations from the machine tool support 1 to a certain extent, which helps to maintain the stability of the tool magazine 2 and the tools inside, thereby improving machining accuracy.

[0023] like Figure 4 As shown, several connecting holes are provided on one side of the vertical section of the right-angle plate 6. The connecting holes are elliptical in shape and are arranged symmetrically in pairs. Compared with standard threaded holes, elliptical holes provide greater installation flexibility.

[0024] Multiple triangular plates 7 are fixedly connected between the vertical and horizontal sections. The multiple triangular plates 7 are arranged at equal intervals. The vertical section, the horizontal section and the multiple triangular plates 7 are integrated. The presence of the triangular plates 7 significantly enhances the overall rigidity and stability of the right-angle plate 6. When subjected to external loads, the triangular plates 7 can help disperse the stress applied to the right-angle plate 6 and prevent local areas from bearing excessive pressure and bending or breaking.

[0025] Right-angle frames 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the right-angle plate 6. One side of the right-angle frame 8 is fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket 1 by bolts. A wiring tube 9 is fixedly installed on the right-angle frame 8. The internal holes of the wiring tube 9 pass through the corresponding right-angle frame 8. The right-angle frame 8 is fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket 1 by bolts, which further enhances the rigidity of the mounting mechanism 3. The two right-angle frames 8 are located on the left and right sides of the right-angle plate 6, forming a multi-point support structure. Multi-point support can distribute the load more evenly and reduce the risk of deformation caused by excessive force at a single point. The two wiring tubes 9 are used for the insertion of wires and sensor lines and limit the movement of these lines, which plays a role in protecting sensitive components such as internal wires and sensor cables.

[0026] When installing the right-angle plate 6 on the machine tool bracket 1, the right-angle plate 6 and the machine tool bracket 1 are pre-fixed by directly inserting expansion screws, allowing the right-angle plate 6 to move or be aligned to a certain extent. Then, it is fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket 1 through the right-angle frame 8, thereby fixing the mounting mechanism 3 and the machine tool bracket 1.

[0027] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the mounting plate 5 has multiple threaded holes, and the bottom of the horizontal section of the right-angle plate 6 has multiple threaded grooves 10. The threaded holes and threaded grooves 10 are matched. Two reinforcing plates 11 are fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the mounting plate 5 by bolts. The reinforcing plates 11 are L-shaped and fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket 1. The two reinforcing plates 11 on the same side are symmetrically arranged vertically. The reinforcing plates 11 are fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket 1 on one side and are close to the mounting plate 5 on the other side, forming an additional vertical support point. Since the two reinforcing plates 11 are symmetrically distributed vertically, they not only provide vertical support but also enhance the lateral stability of the entire mounting mechanism 3. The reinforcing plates 11 evenly transmit the force applied to the mounting plate 5 to the machine tool bracket 1, avoiding stress concentration.

[0028] In this embodiment, the right-angle plate 6, mounting plate 5, and reinforcing plate 11 are all made of high-strength alloy steel, while the right-angle frame 8 is made of aluminum alloy. The right-angle plate 6, mounting plate 5, and reinforcing plate 11 are made of high-strength alloy steel, which has high strength and wear resistance, can withstand large loads without deformation, and has good corrosion resistance. The right-angle frame 8 is relatively thinner and lighter than the right-angle plate 6, and is usually made of aluminum alloy or low-carbon steel. The right-angle frame 8 mainly serves as an auxiliary guide and supports components such as the wiring tube 9. It does not need to have extremely high strength like the load-bearing structure. The thinner right-angle frame 8 reduces the total weight of the entire mounting mechanism 3.

[0029] In this embodiment, the outer side of the right-angle plate 6 is coated with polyurethane paint, the outer side of the mounting plate 5 and the reinforcing plate 11 is coated with zinc-chromium coating, and the outer side of the right-angle frame 8 is coated with electrostatic spray paint. As the main supporting structure, the right-angle plate 6 bears a large mechanical stress, and the use of polyurethane paint can enhance the wear resistance of the surface. The mounting plate 5 is directly connected to the tool magazine 2, and there may be substances such as coolant and chips in the working environment. The zinc-chromium coating can provide excellent corrosion protection.

[0030] Of course, there may be other implementations of this utility model. Based on this implementation, other implementations obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam, characterized in that, The device includes a machine tool support, a tool magazine, and a mounting mechanism. The mounting mechanism includes a right-angle plate, which has a horizontal section and a vertical section. The vertical section is fixedly connected to the machine tool support. Mounting plates are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the bottom of the horizontal section. The left and right sides of the tool magazine are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding mounting plates to ensure that the tool magazine is installed vertically on one side of the machine tool support. There is a gap between the horizontal section and the top of the tool magazine to isolate part of the vibration of the machine tool support and maintain the stability of the tool magazine and its internal tools.

2. The tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several connecting holes are provided on one side of the vertical section of the right-angle plate. The connecting holes are elliptical in shape and are arranged symmetrically in pairs.

3. The tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple triangular plates are fixedly connected between the vertical segment and the horizontal segment. The multiple triangular plates are arranged at equal intervals, and the vertical segment, the horizontal segment and the multiple triangular plates are integrated into one unit.

4. The tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the right-angle plate are fixedly connected to right-angle frames. One side of the right-angle frame is fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket by bolts. A wiring tube is fixedly installed on the right-angle frame, and the internal hole of the wiring tube passes through the corresponding right-angle frame.

5. The tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting plate has multiple threaded holes, and the bottom of the horizontal section of the right-angle plate has multiple threaded grooves, with the threaded holes and threaded grooves engaging with each other.

6. The tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two reinforcing plates are fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the mounting plate by bolts. The reinforcing plates are L-shaped and fixedly connected to the machine tool bracket. The two reinforcing plates on the same side are arranged symmetrically from top to bottom.

7. The tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam according to claim 4, characterized in that, The right-angle plate, mounting plate, and reinforcing plate are all made of high-strength alloy steel, while the right-angle frame is made of aluminum alloy.

8. The tool magazine mounting structure on the back of a machine tool beam according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer side of the right-angle plate is coated with polyurethane paint, the outer side of the mounting plate and the reinforcing plate is coated with zinc chromium coating, and the outer side of the right-angle frame is coated with electrostatic spray paint.