CNC machine tool

By introducing fixtures and handling modules into CNC machine tools, automated handling and multiple processing of workpieces are achieved, solving the problem of low work efficiency caused by frequent opening and closing of machine tool doors and improving the processing efficiency of CNC machine tools.

CN223776539UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09SUZHOU LINGYU ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520080893.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-14
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-14

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Technical Problem

Existing CNC machine tools require operators to frequently open and close the machine door to load and unload materials during operation, resulting in low work efficiency.

Method used

A CNC machine tool was designed, comprising a housing, a fixture, a worktable, a transport module, and a machining module. The fixture has multiple mounting areas. The transport module can automatically transport the interchangeable plates on the fixture to the worktable for machining and return them to the fixture after machining, reducing the frequency of manual loading and unloading.

Benefits of technology

The automated handling modules and multiple installation areas reduce the frequency of manual loading and unloading, and improve the working efficiency of CNC machine tools.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a CNC machine tool, when the CNC machine tool works, a worker can place a jig fully loaded with an interchange plate in a containing cavity, then a carrying module can automatically carry the interchange plate on the jig to a workbench, so that a machining module can machine a workpiece on the interchange plate, and the machining efficiency is improved. After the workpieces on the working table are machined, the carrying module can carry one interchange plate on the working table to the jig and carry the other interchange plate to the working table, and after all the workpieces on the interchange plates on the jig are machined, a worker can conduct feeding and discharging on the jig. Due to the fact that the multiple exchange plates can be placed on the jig, the frequency of feeding and discharging of the CNC machine tool by workers can be reduced, and then the working efficiency of the CNC machine tool can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machine tool technology, and in particular to a CNC machine tool. Background Technology

[0002] When a CNC machine tool is processing a workpiece, the operator needs to move the workpiece onto the worktable and then close the machine tool door. This allows the CNC machine tool's processing module to automatically complete the workpiece processing. After the processing module has finished processing the workpiece, the operator needs to open the CNC machine tool door, manually remove the workpiece from the worktable, and place another workpiece to be processed onto the worktable.

[0003] However, because CNC machine tools require operators to frequently open and close the machine door for loading and unloading, the working efficiency of existing CNC machine tools is relatively low. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and this utility model provides a CNC machine tool with higher working efficiency.

[0005] The CNC machine tool provided according to the embodiments of this utility model includes a housing, a fixture, a worktable, a transport module, and a machining module; the housing has a receiving cavity; the fixture is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity, and the fixture has multiple mounting areas for placing interchangeable plates; the worktable is disposed in the receiving cavity and located on one side of the fixture, and the worktable is used to place the interchangeable plates; the transport module is disposed in the receiving cavity and is used to transport the interchangeable plates between the fixture and the worktable; the machining module is disposed in the receiving cavity and is used to machine the workpieces on the interchangeable plates on the worktable.

[0006] The CNC machine tool described in this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: In the CNC machine tool of this application, a receiving cavity is provided within the housing, and a fixture is detachably disposed within the receiving cavity. The fixture has multiple mounting areas, each capable of holding an interchangeable plate. When the CNC machine tool is in operation, the operator can place the fixture, fully loaded with interchangeable plates, into the receiving cavity. Then, the transport module automatically transports the interchangeable plates from the fixture to the worktable, allowing the processing module to process the workpieces on the interchangeable plates. After the workpieces on the worktable are processed, the transport module transports the interchangeable plates from the worktable to the fixture and another interchangeable plate to the worktable. After all workpieces on the interchangeable plates of the fixture have been processed, the operator can load and unload the fixture. Because multiple interchangeable plates can be placed on the fixture, the frequency of loading and unloading the CNC machine tool by the operator is reduced, thereby improving the working efficiency of the CNC machine tool of this application.

[0007] According to the CNC machine tool of the present invention, the transport module includes a drive assembly and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is used to clamp the interchangeable plate. The drive assembly is connected to the clamping assembly and is used to drive the clamping assembly to reciprocate between the fixture and the worktable.

[0008] According to the CNC machine tool described in the embodiment of this utility model, the clamping assembly includes a mounting frame, a first drive structure and two jaws. A clamping area for clamping interchangeable plates is formed between the two jaws. The first drive structure is disposed on the mounting frame and connected to at least one jaw. The first drive structure is used to drive the two jaws to move closer or further apart from each other.

[0009] According to the CNC machine tool described in this embodiment of the present invention, the end of the gripper near the clamping area is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating interchangeable plates.

[0010] According to the CNC machine tool described in the embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the receiving groove is provided with a support protrusion extending toward the clamping area, and the support protrusion is used to support the interchangeable plate in the vertical direction.

[0011] According to the CNC machine tool described in this embodiment of the present invention, a locking assembly is also provided on the worktable, which is used to lock and fix the interchangeable plate on the worktable.

[0012] According to the CNC machine tool described in this embodiment of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a second drive structure and a locking member. The second drive structure is connected to the locking member, and the locking member includes a locking part. Under the drive of the second drive structure, the locking part can approach and cooperate with the worktable to clamp the interchangeable plate.

[0013] According to the CNC machine tool described in this embodiment of the present invention, the gripper is provided with a clearance groove for a clearance locking component.

[0014] According to the CNC machine tool described in this embodiment of the present invention, the second drive structure includes a driver and a hinge seat, the hinge seat being connected to the driver; the locking member also includes a connecting part and a hinge part, the hinge part being hinged to the hinge seat, the connecting part and the locking part being connected to the two opposite ends of the hinge part respectively, the output end of the driver being connected to the connecting part and used to drive the connecting part to perform lifting and lowering movements.

[0015] According to the CNC machine tool described in this embodiment of the present invention, each installation area is provided with multiple positioning posts, which are used to pass through the positioning holes of the interchange plate.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a CNC machine tool according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the clamping assembly of the CNC machine tool.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the gripper structure of the clamping assembly shown;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the CNC machine tool's worktable.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] Transport module 10;

[0024] Fixture 100; Installation area 110; Positioning post 111;

[0025] Worktable 200; locking assembly 210; second drive structure 211; driver 211a; hinge seat 211b; locking member 212; locking part 212a; connecting part 212b; hinge part 212c;

[0026] Clamping assembly 300; mounting bracket 310; first drive structure 320; gripper 330; first gripper 330A; second gripper 330B; receiving groove 331; support protrusion 332; clearance groove 333;

[0027] Interchangeable board 400. Detailed Implementation

[0028] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 4 The CNC machine tool described in this application is described in detail.

[0033] refer to Figure 1 The CNC machine tool according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a housing (not shown in the figure), a fixture 100, a worktable 200, a transport module 10, and a processing module (not shown in the figure);

[0034] The housing has a receiving cavity; the fixture 100 is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity, and the fixture 100 has multiple mounting areas 110 for placing the interchangeable plate 400; the worktable 200 is disposed in the receiving cavity and located on one side of the fixture 100, and the worktable 200 is used to place the interchangeable plate 400; the transport module 10 is disposed in the receiving cavity and is used to transport the interchangeable plate 400 between the fixture 100 and the worktable 200; the processing module is disposed in the receiving cavity and is used to process the workpiece on the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200.

[0035] Furthermore, when the CNC machine tool of this application is working, the operator can load the fixture 100, which is fully loaded with interchangeable plates 400, into the receiving cavity of the housing. Then, the transfer module 10 can transfer the interchangeable plates 400 on the fixture 100 to the worktable 200. The machining module can perform CNC machining on the workpieces on the interchangeable plates 400 at the worktable 200. After all the workpieces on the interchangeable plates 400 at the worktable 200 have been machined, the transfer module 10 can transfer the interchangeable plates 400 on the worktable 200 to the mounting area 110 of the fixture 100, and transfer another interchangeable plate 400 on the fixture 100 to the worktable 200 so that the machining module can machine the workpieces on the interchangeable plates 400. After all the workpieces on the interchangeable plates 400 on the fixture 100 have been machined, the operator can open the receiving cavity of the housing, unload the fixture 100 in the receiving cavity, and load another fixture 100, which is fully loaded with interchangeable plates 400, into the receiving cavity.

[0036] It is understood that by setting a fixture 100 and a transport module 10 in the receiving cavity, multiple interchangeable plates 400 can be placed on the fixture 100, and the transport module 10 can realize the transport of the interchangeable plates 400 between the fixture 100 and the worktable 200. Thus, after the operator completes one loading of the CNC machine tool of this application, the CNC machine tool of this application can complete the CNC machining of workpieces on multiple interchangeable plates 400, thereby reducing the loading and unloading frequency of the operator on the CNC machine tool of this application, and the CNC machine tool of this application has higher processing efficiency.

[0037] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 1 The transport module 10 includes a drive assembly (not shown in the figure) and a clamping assembly 300. The clamping assembly 300 is used to clamp the interchangeable plate 400. The drive assembly is connected to the clamping assembly 300 and is used to drive the clamping assembly 300 to reciprocate between the fixture 100 and the worktable 200.

[0038] Understandably, when it is necessary to transfer the interchangeable plate 400 from the fixture 100 to the worktable 200, the drive assembly can drive the clamping assembly 300 to move to the fixture 100 so that the clamping assembly 300 can clamp the interchangeable plate 400 on the fixture 100. Then, the drive assembly can drive the clamping assembly 300 to move to the worktable 200 so that the clamping assembly 300 can place the clamped interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200, thereby completing the transfer of the interchangeable plate 400 from the fixture 100 to the worktable 200. The transfer of the interchangeable plate 400 from the worktable 200 to the fixture 100 is achieved by the drive assembly driving the clamping assembly 300 to move to the worktable 200 so that the clamping assembly 300 can clamp the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200. Then, the drive assembly driving the clamping assembly 300 to move to the fixture 100 so that the clamping assembly 300 can place the clamped interchangeable plate 400 on the fixture 100, thereby completing the transfer of the interchangeable plate 400 from the worktable 200 to the fixture 100.

[0039] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly 300 includes a mounting frame 310, a first driving structure 320 and two grippers 330. A clamping area for clamping the interchangeable plate 400 is formed between the two grippers 330. The first driving structure 320 is disposed on the mounting frame 310 and connected to at least one gripper 330. The first driving structure 320 is used to drive the two grippers 330 to move closer or further apart from each other.

[0040] For example, such as Figure 2As shown, the clamping assembly 300 includes a mounting frame 310, a first drive structure 320, and two grippers 330. The two grippers 330 are distributed in the left-right direction, forming a clamping area between them. The gripper 330 on the left is the first gripper 330A, and the gripper 330 on the right is the second gripper 330B. The first gripper 330A is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the mounting frame 310. The first drive structure 320 is mounted on the mounting frame 310, and its output end is connected to the second gripper 330B. The first drive structure 320 is used to drive the second gripper 330B to move closer to or further away from the first gripper 330A in the left-right direction, so that the second gripper 330B can cooperate with the first gripper 330A to clamp or release the interchangeable plate 400 in the clamping area.

[0041] Specifically, the first drive structure 320 is a cylinder, which is inexpensive and readily available.

[0042] In some embodiments of this utility model, the end of the gripper 330 near the gripping area is provided with a receiving groove 331 for accommodating the interchangeable plate 400.

[0043] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the right end of the first gripper 330A and the left end of the second gripper 330B are both provided with receiving grooves 331, and the receiving grooves 331 have two groove walls distributed in the front-back direction.

[0044] Understandably, after the second gripper 330B cooperates with the first gripper 330A to clamp the interchangeable plate 400, the left end of the interchangeable plate 400 can be accommodated in the receiving groove 331 of the first gripper 330A, and the right end of the interchangeable plate 400 can be accommodated in the receiving groove 331 of the second gripper 330B. Thus, the receiving groove 331 of the first gripper 330A can limit the left end of the interchangeable plate 400 in the front-back direction, and the receiving groove 331 of the second gripper 330B can limit the right end of the interchangeable plate 400 in the front-back direction, thereby enabling the clamping assembly 300 of this application to clamp the interchangeable plate 400 more firmly.

[0045] In some embodiments of this utility model, the bottom of the receiving groove 331 is provided with a support protrusion 332 extending toward the clamping area. The support protrusion 332 is used to support the interchangeable plate 400 in the vertical direction.

[0046] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the bottom of the receiving groove 331 of the first gripper 330A is provided with a support protrusion 332 extending to the right, and the bottom of the receiving groove 331 of the second gripper 330B is provided with a support protrusion 332 extending to the left.

[0047] Understandably, after the second gripper 330B engages with the first gripper 330A to clamp the interchangeable plate 400, the support protrusion 332 of the first gripper 330A can support the left end of the interchangeable plate 400 in the vertical direction, and the support protrusion 332 of the second gripper 330B can support the right end of the interchangeable plate 400 in the vertical direction. The provision of the support protrusion 332 reduces the probability of the interchangeable plate 400 detaching from the clamping assembly 300, thereby improving the firmness of the clamping assembly 300 in clamping the interchangeable plate 400 in this embodiment.

[0048] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 4 The workbench 200 is also equipped with a locking assembly 210, which is used to lock and fix the interchangeable plate 400 on the workbench 200.

[0049] Understandably, after the transfer module 10 transfers the interchangeable plate 400 from the fixture 100 to the worktable 200, the locking assembly 210 can lock and fix the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200 so that the subsequent processing module can process the workpiece on the interchangeable plate 400. After the processing module finishes processing the workpiece on the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200, the locking assembly 210 can release the locking and fixing of the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200. At this time, the transfer module 10 can transfer the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200 to the fixture 100.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 4 The locking assembly 210 includes a second drive structure 211 and a locking member 212. The second drive structure 211 is connected to the locking member 212. The locking member 212 includes a locking part 212a. Under the drive of the second drive structure 211, the locking part 212a can approach and cooperate with the worktable 200 to clamp the interchange plate 400.

[0051] Furthermore, after the transfer module 10 transfers the interchange plate 400 from the fixture 100 to the worktable 200, under the drive of the second drive structure 211, the locking part 212a moves downward toward the worktable 200 to cooperate with the worktable 200 to clamp the interchange plate 400; when the transfer module 10 needs to transfer the interchange plate 400 from the worktable 200 to the fixture 100, the second drive structure 211 can drive the locking part 212a upward away from the worktable 200 to unlock the interchange plate 400 on the worktable 200.

[0052] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to... Figure 4The second drive structure 211 includes a driver 211a and a hinge seat 211b, with the hinge seat 211b connected to the driver 211a. The locking member 212 also includes a connecting part 212b and a hinge part 212c, with the hinge part 212c hinged to the hinge seat 211b. The connecting part 212b and the locking part 212a are respectively connected to the opposite ends of the hinge part 212c. The output end of the driver 211a is connected to the connecting part 212b and is used to drive the connecting part 212b to perform lifting and lowering movements.

[0053] Furthermore, when the locking assembly 210 needs to lock and fix the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200, the driver 211a drives the connecting part 212b to rotate upward relative to the hinge part 212c, so that the locking part 212a rotates downward relative to the hinge part 212c to approach the worktable 200, and the hinge part 212c cooperates with the worktable 200 to lock and fix the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200; when the locking assembly 210 needs to unlock the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200, the driver 211a drives the connecting part 212b to rotate downward relative to the hinge part 212c, so that the locking part 212a rotates upward relative to the hinge part 212c to move away from the worktable 200, thereby unlocking the interchangeable plate 400 on the worktable 200.

[0054] Understandably, since the locking member 212 can rotate around the hinge portion 212c, when the locking portion 212a moves away from the interchange plate 400 on the worktable 200 in the vertical direction, the locking portion 212a can also move away from the interchange plate 400 on the worktable 200 in the horizontal direction. This allows the locking portion 212a to avoid the interchange plate 400 during the unloading process of the interchange plate 400 on the worktable 200 by the transport module 10.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, the gripper 330 is provided with a clearance groove 333 for the clearance locking member 212.

[0056] Furthermore, by providing a clearance groove 333 on the gripper 330, after the transfer module 10 transfers the interchange plate 400 onto the worktable 200, the second drive structure 211 can drive the locking member 212 to move, so that the locking part 212a can pass through the clearance groove 333 and cooperate with the worktable 200 to clamp and fix the interchange plate 400. Then, the clamping assembly 300 can release the clamped interchange plate 400.

[0057] Understandably, the clearance groove 333 allows the locking component 210 to lock and fix the interchange plate 400 on the worktable 200 after the transfer module 10 transfers the interchange plate 400 onto the worktable 200. Then, the clamping component 300 of the transfer module 10 can release the clamped interchange plate 400, thereby reducing the probability of the interchange plate 400 shifting on the worktable 200.

[0058] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 4 The workbench 200 is provided with two locking components 210, which are distributed in the left and right directions and are used to cooperate with the workbench 200 to clamp and fix the left and right ends of the interchangeable plate 400.

[0059] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 1 Each installation area 110 is provided with multiple positioning posts 111, which are used to pass through the positioning holes of the interchange plate 400.

[0060] It is understandable that by providing a positioning post 111 in the installation area 110, when the interchangeable plate 400 is placed in the installation area 110, the positioning post 111 can pass through the positioning hole of the interchangeable plate 400 to achieve positioning of the interchangeable plate 400.

[0061] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A CNC machine tool, characterized in that, include: A housing, wherein a receiving cavity is provided within the housing; A fixture (100) is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity, and the fixture (100) is provided with a plurality of mounting areas (110) for placing interchangeable plates (400); A workbench (200) is provided in the receiving cavity and located on one side of the fixture (100), and the workbench (200) is used to place the interchangeable plate (400); A transport module (10) is disposed in the receiving cavity and is used to transport the interchangeable plate (400) between the fixture (100) and the worktable (200); A processing module is disposed within the receiving cavity and is used to process the workpiece on the interchange plate (400) on the worktable (200).

2. A CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport module (10) includes a drive assembly and a clamping assembly (300). The clamping assembly (300) is used to clamp the interchange plate (400). The drive assembly is connected to the clamping assembly (300) and is used to drive the clamping assembly (300) to reciprocate between the fixture (100) and the worktable (200).

3. A CNC machine tool according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (300) includes a mounting bracket (310), a first drive structure (320), and two grippers (330). A clamping area for clamping the interchangeable plate (400) is formed between the two grippers (330). The first drive structure (320) is disposed on the mounting bracket (310) and connected to at least one of the grippers (330). The first drive structure (320) is used to drive the two grippers (330) to move closer to or further away from each other.

4. A CNC machine tool according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gripper (330) has a receiving groove (331) at one end near the gripping area for accommodating the interchangeable plate (400).

5. A CNC machine tool according to claim 4, characterized in that, The receiving groove (331) The bottom of the groove is provided with a support protrusion (332) extending toward the clamping area, the support protrusion (332) being used to support the interchange plate (400) in the vertical direction.

6. A CNC machine tool according to claim 3, characterized in that, The workbench (200) is also provided with a locking assembly (210), which is used to lock and fix the interchangeable plate (400) on the workbench (200).

7. A CNC machine tool according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking assembly (210) includes a second drive structure (211) and a locking member (212). The second drive structure (211) is connected to the locking member (212). The locking member (212) includes a locking part (212a). Under the drive of the second drive structure (211), the locking part (212a) can approach and cooperate with the worktable (200) to clamp the interchange plate (400).

8. A CNC machine tool according to claim 7, characterized in that, The gripper (330) is provided with a clearance groove (333) to avoid the locking member (212).

9. A CNC machine tool according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second drive structure (211) includes a driver (211a) and a hinge seat (211b), the hinge seat (211b) being connected to the driver (211a); the locking member (212) further includes a connecting part (212b) and a hinge part (212c), the hinge part (212c) being hinged to the hinge seat (211b), the connecting part (212b) and the locking part (212a) being connected to opposite ends of the hinge part (212c), the output end of the driver (211a) being connected to the connecting part (212b) and used to drive the connecting part (212b) to perform lifting and lowering movements.

10. A CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the installation areas (110) is provided with a plurality of positioning posts (111), which are used to pass through the positioning holes of the interchange plate (400).