Umbrella-shaped servo electrode library special for spark machine
The automated design of the umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines solves the problem of cumbersome manual electrode replacement, enabling precise electrode head docking and efficient station replacement, thus improving the working efficiency of the EDM machine.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520312560.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-25
AI Technical Summary
The existing electrode library requires manual switching of workstations, which causes delays in work progress and is cumbersome to operate.
It adopts a special umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines. Through the cooperation of the reversing mechanism, umbrella-shaped base and electrode module, the electrode head can be automatically changed. The electrode head is precisely docked by the horizontal linear motor and electric push rod. The synchronous rotation of the worm gear and worm wheel drives the vertical shaft to rotate. The longitudinal linear motor and motor provide power for the lifting and lowering of the lifting components.
The system enables automated electrode changing stations, improving the efficiency of the EDM machine and reducing manual intervention and deflection errors.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of EDM equipment technology, specifically to a special umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines. Background Technology
[0002] As a representative of special machining tools, EDM machines are typically used for machining difficult-to-process parts, such as complex three-dimensional cavities, holes, multiple holes, and narrow slits. They are widely used in the manufacture of various metal molds and mechanical equipment. It is a special machining method that utilizes the electro-erosion effect generated by pulsed discharge between two electrodes immersed in a working fluid to remove conductive materials. Also known as electrical discharge machining or electro-erosion machining, its main characteristic is that it is not limited by the strength and hardness of the workpiece, thus it can machine ultra-hard and brittle materials and precision micro-parts; even the hardness of the tool material can be lower than that of the workpiece material.
[0003] Currently, existing electrode storage systems typically require manual replacement at the workstation. This method not only necessitates machine shutdown but also manual disassembly and assembly, which is cumbersome and can easily delay work progress. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the inconvenience of using existing electrode libraries, this invention provides a special umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines.
[0005] In view of the above problems, the technical solution proposed by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A special umbrella-shaped servo electrode holder for EDM machines includes an EDM machine body. A lifting assembly is installed on the top side of the EDM machine body. An assembly plate is connected to one side of the lifting assembly. A reversing mechanism is provided on the top surface of the assembly plate. The bottom end of the reversing mechanism is connected to the electrode holder body. The electrode holder body includes a vertical shaft. An umbrella-shaped base is installed at the bottom end of the vertical shaft. A ring disk is fitted on the bottom end of the outer wall of the umbrella-shaped base. Several electrode stations are interlaced on the outer wall of the ring disk. An electrode module is provided on one side of the bottom surface of the assembly plate. The bottom end of the electrode module is flush with the electrode station.
[0007] Furthermore, the electrode module includes a fixing plate, a horizontal linear motor is mounted on the bottom surface of the fixing plate, and an electric push rod is mounted on the moving end of the horizontal linear motor.
[0008] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that, through the combined use of the transverse linear motor and the electric push rod, the electrode head can move arbitrarily in either the transverse or longitudinal direction until it completes docking with the electrode station. Furthermore, the output end of the electric push rod is equipped with an electrode head, and the electrode head has insertion ports on both sides that mate with the electrode station.
[0009] The advantage of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that, through the setting of the socket, it is easy for the electrode head to be accurately connected to the required electrode position.
[0010] Furthermore, the reversing mechanism includes a housing, with a worm and a worm wheel rotatably connected to the two sides of the housing, the worm and the worm wheel meshing with each other, and the interior of the worm wheel being fitted and connected to the top end of the vertical shaft.
[0011] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by causing the worm to rotate, the worm can drive the worm wheel to rotate synchronously.
[0012] Furthermore, a motor is installed on the outer wall of the chassis, and the output end of the motor is connected to one end of the worm gear.
[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the installation and use of the motor enables it to provide power output for the rotation of the worm gear.
[0014] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a first upright and a second upright, and the first upright and the second upright are respectively installed on the top corner of the EDM body. A lifting plate is slidably connected between the first upright and the second upright, and one side of the lifting plate is connected to one side of the assembly plate.
[0015] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that, through the installation and use of the first and second uprights, the lifting plate can be restricted to a designated position for vertical movement.
[0016] Furthermore, an outer casing is installed on one side of the outer wall of the EDM machine body, and a longitudinal linear motor is installed inside the outer casing. The moving end of the longitudinal linear motor is connected to one side of the lifting plate.
[0017] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by installing and using a longitudinal linear motor, it can cause the lifting plate to drive the assembly plate to move up and down.
[0018] Furthermore, several of the electrode stations are equidistantly distributed on the top surface of the annular disk.
[0019] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that, by distributing the electrode stations at equal intervals, it is easier for the motor to accurately adjust the rotation angle of the electrode stations, thereby reducing deflection error.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0021] This special umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines, through the coordinated use of a reversing mechanism, an umbrella-shaped base, and an electrode module, enables more convenient station changing and effectively improves the working efficiency of the EDM machine. Specifically, the reversing mechanism drives the vertical shaft to rotate at a specified angle, which in turn drives the umbrella-shaped base to rotate circumferentially. This causes the annular disc at the bottom of the umbrella-shaped base to adjust the corresponding electrode station to the required position. Then, through the horizontal and vertical adjustment of the electrode module, the electrode head at the bottom can be aligned with the electrode station, thus completing the station changing operation of the electrode library. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a special umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines provided by this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a lifting assembly for a dedicated umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines provided by this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the reversing mechanism of a special umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines provided by this utility model;
[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the electrode magazine body of an umbrella-shaped servo electrode magazine for EDM machines provided by this utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a motor module for a dedicated umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines provided by this utility model.
[0027] In the diagram: 100, EDM machine body; 200, lifting assembly; 2001, first upright; 2002, second upright; 2003, lifting plate; 300, outer casing; 400, longitudinal linear motor; 500, assembly plate; 600, reversing mechanism; 6001, chassis; 6002, worm gear; 6003, worm wheel; 6004, motor; 700, electrode magazine body; 7001, vertical shaft; 7002, umbrella-shaped base; 7003, ring disc; 7004, electrode station; 800, electrode module; 8001, fixing plate; 8002, transverse linear motor; 8003, electric push rod; 8004, electrode head. Detailed Implementation
[0028] 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.
[0029] Example 1
[0030] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a special umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines, including an EDM machine body 100. A lifting assembly 200 is installed on the top side of the EDM machine body 100. An assembly plate 500 is connected to one side of the lifting assembly 200. A reversing mechanism 600 is provided on the top surface of the assembly plate 500. The bottom end of the reversing mechanism 600 is connected to the electrode library body 700. The electrode library body 700 includes a vertical shaft 7001. An umbrella-shaped base 7002 is installed at the bottom end of the vertical shaft 7001. A ring disk 7003 is fitted on the bottom end of the outer wall of the umbrella-shaped base 7002. A plurality of electrodes are interposed and connected to the outer wall of the ring disk 7003. At workstation 7004, an electrode module 800 is provided on one side of the bottom surface of the assembly plate 500. The bottom end of the electrode module 800 is flush with the electrode workstation 7004. A reversing mechanism 600 drives the vertical shaft 7001 to rotate at a specified angle, causing the vertical shaft 7001 to drive the umbrella-shaped base 7002 to rotate circumferentially. This causes the annular disc 7003 at the bottom of the umbrella-shaped base 7002 to adjust the corresponding electrode workstation 7004 to the required position. Then, through the horizontal and vertical adjustment of the electrode module 800, the electrode head 8004 at its bottom can align with the electrode workstation 7004, thus completing the electrode replacement workstation operation. The technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0031] Example 2
[0032] Please see Figures 1-5As an embodiment of this utility model, the electrode module 800 further includes a fixing plate 8001. A horizontal linear motor 8002 is mounted on the bottom surface of the fixing plate 8001. An electric push rod 8003 is mounted on the moving end of the horizontal linear motor 8002. Through the cooperation of the horizontal linear motor 8002 and the electric push rod 8003, the electrode head 8004 can move arbitrarily horizontally or vertically until it completes docking with the electrode station 7004. The output end of the electric push rod 8003 is equipped with the electrode head 8004. The two sides are respectively provided with sockets that match the electrode station 7004. The sockets facilitate the precise connection of the electrode head 8004 to the required electrode station 7004. The reversing mechanism 600 includes a housing 6001. The worm 6002 and worm wheel 6003 are rotatably connected to the two sides inside the housing 6001. The worm 6002 and worm wheel 6003 mesh with each other. The interior of the worm wheel 6003 is fitted to the top of the vertical shaft 7001. By causing the worm 6002 to rotate, the worm 6002 can drive the worm wheel 6003 to rotate synchronously.
[0033] Example 3
[0034] Please see Figures 1-5 As an embodiment of this utility model, further, a motor 6004 is installed on the outer wall of the housing 6001. The output end of the motor 6004 is connected to one end of the worm gear 6002 for transmission. Through the installation and use of the motor 6004, it provides power output for the rotation of the worm gear 6002. The lifting assembly 200 includes a first upright 2001 and a second upright 2002. The first upright 2001 and the second upright 2002 are respectively installed on the top corner of the EDM body 100. A lifting plate 2003 is slidably connected between the first upright 2001 and the second upright 2002. One side of the lifting plate 2003 is connected to one side of the mounting plate 500. Through the first upright 2001 and the second upright 2002, the lifting assembly 2003 is connected to the first upright 2002 and the second upright 2002. The installation and use of 02 allows the lifting plate 2003 to be restricted to a designated position for vertical movement. A housing 300 is installed on one side of the outer wall of the EDM body 100. A longitudinal linear motor 400 is installed inside the housing 300. The moving end of the longitudinal linear motor 400 is connected to one side of the lifting plate 2003. Through the installation and use of the longitudinal linear motor 400, the lifting plate 2003 can drive the assembly plate 500 to move up and down. Several electrode stations 7004 are equidistantly distributed on the top surface of the ring disk 7003. The equidistant distribution between the electrode stations 7004 is conducive to the motor 6004 to accurately adjust the rotation angle of the electrode stations 7004, thereby reducing deflection error.
[0035] Specifically, the working principle of this umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines is as follows: First, check the structure of the electrode library for integrity. Only after ensuring the structure is intact should it be put into use. The longitudinal linear motor 400 is started, causing its moving end to drive the lifting plate 2003 and assembly plate 500 to move up and down. The installation and use of the first upright 2001 and the second upright 2002 restrict the lifting plate 2003 to a designated position for vertical movement. Then, the motor 6004 is started, causing its output end to drive the rod 6002... The rotation of the worm gear 6002 causes the worm wheel 6003 to rotate synchronously, thereby enabling the reversing mechanism 600 to drive the vertical shaft 7001 to rotate at a specified angle. This facilitates the vertical shaft 7001 to drive the umbrella-shaped base 7002 to rotate in a circle, thereby enabling the ring disk 7003 at the bottom of the umbrella-shaped base 7002 to adjust the corresponding electrode station 7004 to the required position. Then, through the horizontal and vertical adjustment of the electrode module 800, the electrode head 8004 at the bottom can be connected to the electrode station 7004, thus completing the work of changing the electrode library station.
Claims
1. A special umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines, characterized in that, The system includes an EDM machine body (100), a lifting assembly (200) mounted on the top side of the EDM machine body (100), an assembly plate (500) connected to one side of the lifting assembly (200), a reversing mechanism (600) provided on the top surface of the assembly plate (500), and an electrode magazine body (700) connected to the bottom end of the reversing mechanism (600). The electrode magazine body (700) includes a vertical shaft (7001). The bottom end of the vertical shaft (7001) is equipped with an umbrella-shaped base (7002), and the bottom end of the outer wall of the umbrella-shaped base (7002) is fitted with a ring disk (7003). The outer wall of the ring disk (7003) is interlaced with several electrode stations (7004). An electrode module (800) is provided on one side of the bottom surface of the assembly plate (500), and the bottom end of the electrode module (800) is flush with the electrode station (7004).
2. The umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode module (800) includes a fixing plate (8001), a horizontal linear motor (8002) is mounted on the bottom surface of the fixing plate (8001), and an electric push rod (8003) is mounted on the moving end of the horizontal linear motor (8002).
3. The umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output end of the electric push rod (8003) is equipped with an electrode head (8004), and the two sides of the electrode head (8004) are respectively provided with a socket that matches the electrode station (7004).
4. The umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reversing mechanism (600) includes a housing (6001), on which a worm (6002) and a worm wheel (6003) are rotatably connected on both sides. The worm (6002) and the worm wheel (6003) mesh with each other, and the interior of the worm wheel (6003) is fitted and connected to the top end of the vertical shaft (7001).
5. The umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines according to claim 4, characterized in that, A motor (6004) is installed on the outer wall of the chassis (6001), and the output end of the motor (6004) is connected to one end of the worm gear (6002) for transmission.
6. The umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (200) includes a first upright (2001) and a second upright (2002). The first upright (2001) and the second upright (2002) are respectively installed on the top corner of the EDM body (100). A lifting plate (2003) is slidably connected between the first upright (2001) and the second upright (2002). One side of the lifting plate (2003) is connected to one side of the assembly plate (500).
7. The umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines according to claim 6, characterized in that, A housing (300) is installed on one side of the outer wall of the EDM body (100). A longitudinal linear motor (400) is installed inside the housing (300). The moving end of the longitudinal linear motor (400) is connected to one side of the lifting plate (2003).
8. The umbrella-shaped servo electrode library for EDM machines according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several of the electrode stations (7004) are equidistantly distributed on the top surface of the annular disk (7003).