Flexible tapping machine for machining
By introducing a cleaning mechanism into the flexible tapping machine, electric push rods and brushes are used to remove debris from the outer periphery of the tapping head, solving the problem of debris affecting accuracy after tapping and achieving efficient debris cleaning and accuracy assurance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520150693.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing flexible tapping machines often fail to promptly remove debris adhering to the outer wall of the tapping head after tapping, affecting the accuracy of subsequent tapping operations.
A flexible tapping machine for machining was designed, equipped with a cleaning mechanism including an electric push rod, a vertical plate, a mounting strip, and a brush plate. The elastic mounting strip and brush plate clean the debris around the tapping head, and auxiliary components scrape off the trapped debris. The debris collection groove collects the cleaned debris.
Effectively cleans debris from the outer periphery of the tapping tip, ensuring the accuracy of the next tapping operation and avoiding reduced accuracy due to debris residue.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machining, and in particular to a flexible tapping machine for machining. Background Technology
[0002] Tapping machines are among the most common machining equipment. They can machine internal threads and screws on the inner surfaces of holes in various parts such as machine housings, equipment end faces, nuts, and flanges, using through holes or blind holes of different specifications. Tapping machines are divided into rigid and flexible types. Rigid tapping is mainly used in CNC machining centers and other equipment with precise synchronous feed functions to meet the needs of high-speed machining. Rigid tapping relies entirely on the rigidity of the metal support and has no buffer. It has a high cutting speed and can be re-tapping after machining, but it is prone to tool breakage. Flexible tapping uses a floating telescopic tool holder. The elastic device of the flexible tap tool holder can replenish the feed of the tap in time, which can effectively protect the tap from breaking. However, the speed is slow and it cannot be re-tapping.
[0003] A search revealed Chinese Patent Publication No. CN220533152U, which discloses a flexible tapping machine. The machine includes a support device for supporting and extending the tapping mechanism. A drive device for driving and flexible tapping is installed on the top of the support device. The machine also includes a tapping device installed at the bottom of the drive device for three-part tapping and for adjusting the tapping diameter by sliding centripetally. The tapping device includes a mounting handle, and a tapping head is slidably mounted on the bottom of the mounting handle.
[0004] After tapping, debris may adhere to the outer wall of the tap tip. If not cleaned in time, it may affect the accuracy of the next tapping operation. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flexible tapping machine for machining in order to solve the above problems.
[0006] This utility model achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:
[0007] A flexible tapping machine for machining includes a worktable with clearance holes on its top. A frame is fixedly connected to the top of the worktable. Two sets of clamping components are symmetrically arranged on the side of the frame that are close to each other. A tapping mechanism is arranged above the worktable, including a tapping head. A cleaning mechanism is arranged on the frame, including an electric push rod fixedly connected to the side wall of the frame. A vertical plate is fixedly connected to the movable end of the electric push rod. Two mounting strips are fixedly connected to the side of the vertical plate near the tapping head. The mounting strips are elastic and are arranged one after the other. The tapping head is located between the two mounting strips. A brush plate is fixedly connected to the side of the two mounting strips that are close to each other. Several brush bristles are fixedly connected to the brush plate. The brush plate is located at the end of the mounting strip near the tapping head. The cleaning mechanism also includes an auxiliary component for scraping off debris trapped in the brush bristles.
[0008] Preferably, the auxiliary component includes a mounting block, which is V-shaped with its tip facing the tapping head. The mounting block is fixedly connected to the frame via a connecting bracket, and several scraping teeth are fixedly connected to the front and rear side walls of the mounting block.
[0009] Preferably, the tapping mechanism includes a second hydraulic cylinder fixedly connected to the top of the frame, a mounting plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the second hydraulic cylinder, a rotary motor fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate, a horizontal plate fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary motor, a tool holder fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal plate, a tapping head connected inside the tool holder, and a brush plate and a mounting block distributed on both sides of the tapping head.
[0010] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a first hydraulic cylinder fixedly connected to the side wall of the frame, and a clamping plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first hydraulic cylinder near the tapping head.
[0011] Preferably, a chip collection groove is provided on the top of the workbench, and a placement groove is provided on the rear side of the workbench. The placement groove is connected to the chip collection groove, and a collection box is placed in the placement groove.
[0012] Preferably, a pull ring is fixedly connected to the rear side of the collection box.
[0013] The beneficial effects are as follows: after tapping, the tapping head moves upward to the initial position, and the vertical plate drives the mounting strip to move by controlling the electric push rod. The brush plate on the mounting strip cleans the debris around the tapping head, avoiding affecting the accuracy of the next tapping.
[0014] The additional technical features and advantages of this utility model will become more apparent from the following description, or may be learned through specific practice of this utility model. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a flexible tapping machine for machining, as described in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of a flexible tapping machine for machining, as described in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view of a flexible tapping machine for machining, as described in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a rear view of a flexible tapping machine for machining, as described in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 5This is a top view of the cleaning mechanism of a flexible tapping machine for machining, as described in this utility model.
[0021] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 1. Workbench; 101. Clearance hole; 2. Frame; 301. First hydraulic cylinder; 302. Clamping plate; 401. Second hydraulic cylinder; 402. Mounting plate; 403. Rotary motor; 404. Horizontal plate; 405. Tool holder; 406. Tapping head; 501. Electric push rod; 502. Vertical plate; 503. Mounting strip; 504. Brush plate; 505. Connecting frame; 506. Mounting block; 507. Scraper teeth; 6. Collection box. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0025] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a flexible tapping machine for machining includes a worktable 1. A chip collection groove is provided on the top of the worktable 1, and a placement groove is provided on the rear side of the worktable 1. The placement groove is connected to the chip collection groove, and a collection box 6 is placed in the placement groove. A pull ring is fixedly connected to the rear side of the collection box 6. An clearance hole 101 is provided on the top of the worktable 1. A frame 2 is bolted to the top of the worktable 1. Two sets of clamping assemblies are symmetrically arranged on the side of the frame 2 that are close to each other. The clamping assembly includes a first hydraulic cylinder 301 fixedly connected to the side wall of the frame 2. A clamping plate 302 is fixedly connected to one end of the first hydraulic cylinder 301.
[0026] A tapping mechanism is provided above the workbench 1. The tapping mechanism includes a tapping head 406 and a second hydraulic cylinder 401 fixedly connected to the top of the frame 2. A mounting plate 402 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second hydraulic cylinder 401. A rotary motor 403 is bolted to the bottom of the mounting plate 402. A horizontal plate 404 is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary motor 403. A tool holder 405 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal plate 404. The tapping head 406 is connected inside the tool holder 405. The tool holder 405 adopts a floating telescopic tool holder commonly used on tapping machines.
[0027] A cleaning mechanism is provided on the frame 2. The cleaning mechanism includes an electric push rod 501 fixedly connected to the side wall of the frame 2. A vertical plate 502 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the electric push rod 501. Two mounting strips 503 are fixedly connected to the side of the vertical plate 502 near the tapping head 406. The mounting strips 503 are elastic and are arranged one after the other. The tapping head 406 is located between the two mounting strips 503. A brush plate 504 is fixedly connected to the side of the two mounting strips 503 that are close to each other. Several bristles are fixedly connected to the brush plate 504. The brush plate 504 is located at the end of the mounting strip 503 near the tapping head 406.
[0028] The cleaning mechanism also includes an auxiliary component for scraping away debris trapped in the bristles. The auxiliary component includes a mounting block 506, which is V-shaped with its tip facing the tapping head 406. When the brush plate 504 is squeezed by the mounting block 506, the ends of the two mounting strips 503 move away from each other and undergo elastic deformation, which facilitates the falling of debris between the two brush plates 504. The mounting block 506 is fixedly connected to the frame 2 by a connecting bracket 505. Several scraping teeth 507 are fixedly connected to the front and rear side walls of the mounting block 506. The brush plate 504 and the mounting block 506 are distributed on both sides of the tapping head 406, and the scraping teeth 507 scrape away the debris trapped in the bristles.
[0029] Working principle: In use, place the workpiece on top of the worktable 1, aligning the tapping position of the workpiece with the clearance hole 101. Control the first hydraulic cylinder 301 to clamp the workpiece with the two clamping plates 302. Start the rotary motor 403, which drives the horizontal plate 404 to rotate the tool holder 405 and the tapping head 406. Then, control the second hydraulic cylinder 401 to move the tapping head 406 downward. After the tapping head 406 contacts the workpiece, tapping begins. After tapping is completed, turn off the rotary motor 403. Control the second hydraulic cylinder 401 to move the tapping head 406 upward to the initial height. Control the first hydraulic cylinder 301 to release the workpiece with the clamping plates 302, and remove the workpiece. Control the electric push rod 501 to drive the vertical plate 502. The mounting strip 503 moves, and the brush plate 504 on the mounting strip 503 cleans the debris around the tapping head 406 to avoid affecting the accuracy of the next tapping. The mounting strip 503 continues to move. When the brush plate 504 is squeezed by the mounting block 506, the ends of the two mounting strips 503 move away from each other and undergo elastic deformation, which makes it easier for the debris between the two brush plates 504 to fall off. The bristles on the brush plate 504 and the scraping teeth 507 on the mounting block 506 interweave with each other. The scraping teeth 507 scrape off the debris trapped in the bristles. Then, by controlling the electric push rod 501, the vertical plate 502 drives the mounting strip 503 to reset. When tapping again, the bottom of the workpiece is pushed from front to back against the worktable 1, and the debris cleaned on the worktable 1 is pushed into the collection box 6.
[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A flexible tapping machine for machining, comprising a workbench (1), the top of the workbench (1) is provided with a relief hole (101), the top of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected with a rack (2), the side of the rack (2) close to each other is symmetrically provided with two groups of clamping assemblies, the upper of the workbench (1) is provided with a tapping mechanism, the tapping mechanism comprises a tapping head (406), characterized in that: The rack (2) is provided with a cleaning mechanism, the cleaning mechanism includes a motor-driven push rod (501) fixedly connected to the side wall of the rack (2), the movable end of the motor-driven push rod (501) is fixedly connected with a vertical plate (502), the vertical plate (502) is fixedly connected with two mounting strips (503) on the side close to the tapping head (406), the mounting strips (503) are elastic, the two mounting strips (503) are arranged in front and back, the tapping head (406) is located between the two mounting strips (503), the side close to each other of the two mounting strips (503) is fixedly connected with a brush plate (504), the brush plate (504) is fixedly connected with a plurality of bristles, the brush plate (504) is located at one end of the mounting strip (503) close to the tapping head (406), the cleaning mechanism further includes an auxiliary assembly, the auxiliary assembly is used for scraping the debris mixed in the bristles.
2. A flexible tapping machine for machining as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary assembly includes a mounting block (506), the mounting block (506) is V-shaped with the tip towards the tapping head (406), the mounting block (506) is fixedly connected to the rack (2) through a connecting frame (505), the front and rear side walls of the mounting block (506) are fixedly connected with a plurality of scraping teeth (507).
3. A flexible tapping machine for machining as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The tapping mechanism includes a second hydraulic cylinder (401) fixedly connected to the top of the rack (2), the bottom of the second hydraulic cylinder (401) is fixedly connected with a mounting plate (402), the bottom of the mounting plate (402) is fixedly connected with a rotary motor (403), the output end of the rotary motor (403) is fixedly connected with a horizontal plate (404), the bottom of the horizontal plate (404) is fixedly connected with a tool shank (405), the tapping head (406) is connected in the tool shank (405), the brush plate (504) and the mounting block (506) are distributed on both sides of the tapping head (406).
4. A flexible tapping machine for machining as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a first hydraulic cylinder (301) fixedly connected to the side wall of the rack (2), the end close to the tapping head (406) of the first hydraulic cylinder (301) is fixedly connected with a clamping plate (302).
5. A flexible tapping machine for machining as defined in claim 1, wherein: The top of the workbench (1) is provided with a chip collecting groove, the rear side of the workbench (1) is provided with a placing groove in communication with the chip collecting groove, and the collecting box (6) is placed in the placing groove.
6. A flexible tapping machine for machining as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The rear side of the collecting box (6) is fixedly connected with a pull ring.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Flexible tapping machine
CN220533152U