Combined tool rest for horizontal milling machine

By employing a dovetail guide rail and slider combination in the combination tool post of a horizontal milling machine, combined with a lead screw and nut mechanism, the problems of non-compact structure and unreasonable guidance are solved, achieving higher guidance accuracy and convenient adjustment.

CN223960598UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03DONGGUAN HEIZE PRECISE MACHINE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

The existing combination tool post structure design of horizontal milling machines is not compact enough, the guide layout is unreasonable, and the guide accuracy adjustment is inconvenient.

Method used

The guide structure employs a dovetail guide rail and a slider, combined with a screw and nut mechanism. The guiding accuracy is adjusted by adjusting the screw, resulting in a compact lateral and longitudinal movement control mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It improves guidance and control accuracy, has a more compact structure, and makes guidance adjustment more convenient.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machine tool equipment, in particular to a combined tool rest for a horizontal milling machine, which comprises a first support plate, a first mounting plate is arranged above the first support plate, and a transverse movement control mechanism is arranged between the first mounting plate and the first support plate; a vertical second supporting plate is fixedly connected to one end of the first mounting plate, a second mounting plate is arranged on the outer side of the second supporting plate, and a longitudinal movement control mechanism is arranged between the second mounting plate and the second supporting plate; a rough milling cutter mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the second mounting plate; the transverse movement control mechanism comprises a first dovetail guide rail and a first sliding block arranged on the first dovetail guide rail in a matched mode, a first adjusting strip is arranged on the inner side of a guide groove formed in the first sliding block, and a plurality of screw holes are formed in the side face of the first sliding block and provided with first adjusting screws in a matched mode. The utility model has the characteristics that the structural design is simpler and more compact, the guide design is more reasonable, and the guide precision can be adjusted more conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machine tool equipment technology, and in particular to a combined tool post for a horizontal milling machine. Background Technology

[0002] A horizontal milling machine is a machine tool whose spindle is parallel to the worktable and in a horizontal position. It operates at 12 speeds and can use various cylindrical end mills, disc end mills, angle end mills, form end mills, and face end mills to machine various planes, inclined surfaces, grooves, etc. It can be divided into universal horizontal milling machines, horizontal lifting table milling machines, and universal rotary head milling machines, etc.

[0003] When machining a workpiece using a horizontal milling machine, a tool post is typically installed on the machine, on which multiple milling cutters are arranged. Each cutter is driven by a drive mechanism to rotate. The clamping device on the milling machine feeds the workpiece and performs the machining. A roughing cutter is mounted on the tool post. To better complete the roughing process, the roughing cutter needs to be moved. However, existing structures suffer from several drawbacks: an unreasonable layout design results in a less compact overall structure; secondly, the use of ordinary guide rails for guidance leads to unreliable guidance that does not meet accuracy requirements, and it is inconvenient to adjust the guidance accuracy.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a combination tool post for horizontal milling machines with a simpler and more compact structural design, a more reasonable guiding design, and easier adjustment of guiding accuracy has become a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is how to provide a combination tool post for a horizontal milling machine with a simpler and more compact structural design, a more reasonable guiding design, and more convenient adjustment of guiding accuracy.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a combined tool post for a horizontal milling machine, comprising a first support plate, a first mounting plate above the first support plate, and a transverse movement control mechanism between the first mounting plate and the first support plate; a vertical second support plate is connected and fixed to one end of the first mounting plate, a second mounting plate is provided on the outer side of the second support plate, and a longitudinal movement control mechanism is provided between the second mounting plate and the second support plate; a roughing milling tool mechanism is provided on the outer side of the second mounting plate; characterized in that; the transverse movement control mechanism includes a first dovetail guide rail and a first slider that cooperates with the first dovetail guide rail, wherein the first slider has a guide groove. A first adjusting strip is provided on the side, and a number of screw holes are provided on the side of the first slider, with a first adjusting screw in cooperation, so that the first adjusting screw can abut against the first adjusting strip and push the first adjusting strip to adhere to the side of the first dovetail guide rail; the longitudinal movement drive control mechanism includes a second dovetail guide rail and a second slider that cooperates on the second dovetail guide rail, and a second adjusting strip is provided inside the guide groove of the second slider, and a number of screw holes are provided on the side of the second slider, with a second adjusting screw in cooperation, so that the second adjusting screw can abut against the second adjusting strip and push the second adjusting strip to adhere to the side of the second dovetail guide rail.

[0007] Thus, in the aforementioned combination tool post for the horizontal milling machine, the transverse movement control mechanism uses a first dovetail guide rail and a first slider for guidance, while the longitudinal movement drive control mechanism uses a second dovetail guide rail and a second slider for guidance. This results in higher guiding accuracy and improved control precision for the roughing milling tool mechanism. Furthermore, each mechanism is equipped with a first adjusting bar and a second adjusting bar, allowing for control and adjustment of guiding accuracy through the adjustment of the first adjusting screw and the second adjusting screw, making guiding accuracy easier to control and adjust.

[0008] As an optimization, three screw holes are provided at intervals on each of the first and second slider sides.

[0009] This design allows for a more reasonable number of screw holes, resulting in a more balanced number of first and second adjusting screws, which in turn enables better movement of the first and second adjusting bars.

[0010] As an optimization, the lateral movement control mechanism includes a first mounting frame, on which a first dovetail guide rail is provided; the first mounting frame has a first horizontally arranged placement space and a first horizontally arranged lead screw is arranged thereon, and the two ends of the first lead screw are respectively mounted on first mounting blocks at both ends of the first mounting frame; the outer end of the first lead screw extends to the outside of the first support block and is connected to a first drive gear; and a first drive block is fitted on the first lead screw, the upper end of the first drive block has an upwardly protruding connecting block, and the connecting block is inserted into a mating hole on the lower surface of the first slider.

[0011] In this way, the design of the lateral movement control mechanism is simpler and more reasonable. The use of a lead screw and nut mechanism for drive can better control the driving accuracy.

[0012] Furthermore, a first clearance groove is provided on the lower surface of the first slider, and a mating hole is provided on the bottom surface of the first clearance groove.

[0013] This design is more reasonable and makes it easier for the connecting blocks to fit into the mating holes.

[0014] As an optimization, the first mounting bracket includes a pair of first guide rail blocks disposed between two first mounting supports, with the outer sides of the two first guide rail blocks each inclined outwards to form the first dovetail guide rail; the first placement space is formed between the two first guide blocks and the two first mounting supports.

[0015] This makes the structural design of the first mounting bracket simpler and more reasonable, and allows for a more compact structural design.

[0016] Furthermore, each end of the first support block is provided with a screw connection hole and a fixing screw is arranged thereon, such that the inner end of each fixing screw is threadedly connected to the threaded fixing hole on the end face of the first guide block.

[0017] As an optimization, the longitudinal movement control mechanism includes a second mounting frame, on which a second dovetail guide rail is provided; a second mounting space is provided on the second mounting frame and a longitudinally arranged second lead screw is arranged thereon, and both ends of the second lead screw are respectively mounted on second mounting blocks at both ends of the second mounting frame; the outer end of the second lead screw extends to the outside of the second support block and is connected to a second drive gear; and a second drive block is fitted on the second lead screw, the upper end of the second drive block having an upwardly protruding connecting block, such that the connecting block is inserted into a mating hole on the lower surface of the second slider.

[0018] In this way, the longitudinal movement control mechanism is designed to be simpler and more reasonable. The use of a lead screw and nut mechanism for drive can better control the driving accuracy.

[0019] Furthermore, a second clearance groove is provided on the lower surface of the second slider, and a mating hole is provided on the bottom surface of the second clearance groove.

[0020] As an optimization, the second mounting bracket includes a pair of second guide rail blocks disposed between two second mounting supports, each of the two second guide rail blocks being inclined outwards on the outer side to form the second dovetail guide rail; the second placement space is formed between the two second guide blocks and the two second mounting supports.

[0021] This makes the structural design of the second mounting bracket simpler and more reasonable, and allows for a more compact structural design.

[0022] Furthermore, each end of the second support block is provided with a screw connection hole and a fixing screw is arranged thereon, such that the inner end of each fixing screw is threadedly connected to the threaded fixing hole on the end face of the second guide block.

[0023] As an optimization, the first mounting plate is provided with two horizontally arranged elongated holes in pairs, and two connecting and fixing screws are provided in pairs in each of the two elongated holes, and the lower ends of the four connecting and fixing screws are threaded and fixed to the first slider.

[0024] This makes the structural design simpler and more reasonable, and makes it easier to adjust the position of the first mounting plate relative to the first slider.

[0025] As an optimization, a cylindrical tool mounting sleeve is provided corresponding to the second slider, and the rough milling tool mechanism is installed and arranged inside the tool mounting sleeve; an axial clearance opening is provided through one side of the tool mounting sleeve, and the two sides of the clearance opening on the tool mounting sleeve are bent outward to form connecting bars, and the two connecting bars are provided with corresponding adjustment holes for arranging adjustment bolts; and the far side of the connecting bars is bent outward vertically to form the second mounting plate, and each of the two pairs of second mounting plates is provided with an elongated hole, and two mounting screws are provided in pairs in the elongated hole, so that the four mounting screws are respectively connected and fixed to the second slider.

[0026] In this way, the design of the rough milling cutter mechanism is simpler and more reasonable, and the position of the rough milling cutter mechanism on the second slider can be adjusted more conveniently.

[0027] In summary, the above-mentioned device structure features a simpler and more compact structural design, a more reasonable guiding design, and easier adjustment of guiding accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a combined tool holder for a horizontal milling machine according to a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram after rotating by one angle.

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A diagram showing the result after rotating to another angle.

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of position A in the diagram.

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after omitting the first mounting plate, the second mounting plate, and the rough milling cutter mechanism.

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A structural diagram omitting the first slider, the second slider, and the second support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and for 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 manner. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 6 A combination tool post for a horizontal milling machine is shown, comprising a first support plate 1, a first mounting plate 2 above the first support plate, and a transverse movement control mechanism between the first mounting plate and the first support plate; a vertical second support plate 3 is connected and fixed to one end of the first mounting plate, a second mounting plate 4 is provided on the outer side of the second support plate, and a longitudinal movement control mechanism is provided between the second mounting plate and the second support plate; a roughing milling tool mechanism 5 is provided on the outer side of the second mounting plate; the transverse movement control mechanism includes a first dovetail guide rail 6 and a first slider 7 that cooperates on the first dovetail guide rail, and a first adjusting strip 8 is provided inside the guide groove of the first slider. A slider has several screw holes on its side and a first adjusting screw 9 is provided therein, so that the first adjusting screw can abut against the first adjusting bar and push the first adjusting bar to adhere to the side of the first dovetail guide rail; the longitudinal movement drive control mechanism includes a second dovetail guide rail 10 and a second slider 11 that fits on the second dovetail guide rail, a second adjusting bar 12 is provided inside the guide groove of the second slider, and a second adjusting screw is provided on the side of the second slider with several screw holes 13, so that the second adjusting screw can abut against the second adjusting bar and push the second adjusting bar to adhere to the side of the second dovetail guide rail.

[0036] Thus, in the aforementioned combination tool post for the horizontal milling machine, the transverse movement control mechanism uses a first dovetail guide rail and a first slider for guidance, while the longitudinal movement drive control mechanism uses a second dovetail guide rail and a second slider for guidance. This results in higher guiding accuracy and improved control precision for the roughing milling tool mechanism. Furthermore, each mechanism is equipped with a first adjusting bar and a second adjusting bar, allowing for control and adjustment of guiding accuracy through the adjustment of the first adjusting screw and the second adjusting screw, making guiding accuracy easier to control and adjust.

[0037] In this specific embodiment, three screw holes are provided at intervals on the side of the first slider and the side of the second slider.

[0038] This design allows for a more reasonable number of screw holes, resulting in a more balanced number of first and second adjusting screws, which in turn enables better movement of the first and second adjusting bars.

[0039] In this specific embodiment, the lateral movement control mechanism includes a first mounting frame 14, on which a first dovetail guide rail is provided; the first mounting frame has a first horizontally arranged placement space and a first horizontally arranged lead screw 15 is arranged, and both ends of the first lead screw are respectively mounted on first mounting blocks 16 at both ends of the first mounting frame; the outer end of the first lead screw extends to the outside of the first block and is connected to a first drive gear 17; and a first drive block 18 is fitted on the first lead screw, the upper end of the first drive block has an upwardly protruding connecting block, and the connecting block is inserted into a mating hole on the lower surface of the first slider.

[0040] In this way, the design of the lateral movement control mechanism is simpler and more reasonable. The use of a lead screw and nut mechanism for drive can better control the driving accuracy.

[0041] Specifically, a first clearance groove is provided on the lower surface of the first slider, and a mating hole is provided on the bottom surface of the first clearance groove.

[0042] This design is more reasonable and makes it easier for the connecting blocks to fit into the mating holes.

[0043] In this specific embodiment, the first mounting bracket includes a pair of first guide rail blocks 19 disposed between two first mounting supports. The outer sides of the two first guide rail blocks are each inclined outward to form the first dovetail guide rail. The first placement space is formed between the two first guide blocks and the two first mounting supports.

[0044] This makes the structural design of the first mounting bracket simpler and more reasonable, and allows for a more compact structural design.

[0045] Specifically, each end of the first support block has a screw connection hole and a fixing screw, and the inner end of the fixing screw is threadedly connected to the threaded fixing hole on the end face of the first guide block.

[0046] In this specific embodiment, the longitudinal movement control mechanism includes a second mounting frame 20, on which a second dovetail guide rail is provided; a second mounting space is provided on the second mounting frame and a longitudinally arranged second lead screw 21 is arranged thereon, and both ends of the second lead screw are respectively mounted on second mounting blocks 22 at both ends of the second mounting frame; the outer end of the second lead screw extends to the outside of the second block and is connected to a second drive gear 23; and a second drive block 24 is fitted on the second lead screw, the upper end of the second drive block having an upwardly protruding connecting block, such that the connecting block is inserted into a mating hole on the lower surface of the second slider.

[0047] In this way, the longitudinal movement control mechanism is designed to be simpler and more reasonable. The use of a lead screw and nut mechanism for drive can better control the driving accuracy.

[0048] Specifically, a second clearance groove is provided on the lower surface of the second slider, and a mating hole is provided on the bottom surface of the second clearance groove.

[0049] In this specific embodiment, the second mounting bracket includes a pair of second guide rail blocks 25 disposed between two second mounting supports. The outer sides of the two second guide rail blocks are each inclined outward to form the second dovetail guide rail; the second placement space is formed between the two second guide blocks and the two second mounting supports.

[0050] This makes the structural design of the second mounting bracket simpler and more reasonable, and allows for a more compact structural design.

[0051] Specifically, each end of the second support block has a screw connection hole and a fixing screw, and the inner end of the fixing screw is threadedly connected to the threaded fixing hole on the end face of the second guide block.

[0052] In this specific embodiment, the first mounting plate has two horizontally arranged elongated holes in pairs, and two connecting and fixing screws 26 are arranged in pairs in each of the two elongated holes, and the lower ends of the four connecting and fixing screws are threaded and fixed to the first slider.

[0053] This makes the structural design simpler and more reasonable, and makes it easier to adjust the position of the first mounting plate relative to the first slider.

[0054] In this specific embodiment, a cylindrical tool mounting sleeve 27 is provided corresponding to the second slider, and the rough milling tool mechanism is installed and arranged inside the tool mounting sleeve; a clearance opening is provided axially through one side of the tool mounting sleeve, and connecting support bars 28 are formed by bending outward on both sides of the clearance opening on the tool mounting sleeve. Adjustment holes are provided on the two connecting support bars for arranging adjustment bolts; and the far side of the connecting support bars is bent outward vertically to form the second mounting plate. Each of the two pairs of second mounting plates is provided with an elongated hole, and two mounting screws 29 are provided in pairs in the elongated hole, so that the four mounting screws are respectively connected and fixed to the second slider.

[0055] In this way, the design of the rough milling cutter mechanism is simpler and more reasonable, and the position of the rough milling cutter mechanism on the second slider can be adjusted more conveniently.

[0056] In summary, the above-mentioned device structure features a simpler and more compact structural design, a more reasonable guiding design, and easier adjustment of guiding accuracy.

[0057] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A combined tool post for a horizontal milling machine, comprising a first support plate, a first mounting plate above the first support plate, and a transverse movement control mechanism between the first mounting plate and the first support plate; a vertical second support plate is connected and fixed to one end of the first mounting plate, a second mounting plate is provided on the outer side of the second support plate, and a longitudinal movement control mechanism is provided between the second mounting plate and the second support plate; a roughing milling tool mechanism is provided on the outer side of the second mounting plate; characterized in that... ; The lateral movement control mechanism includes a first dovetail guide rail and a first slider that fits on the first dovetail guide rail. A first adjusting strip is provided inside the guide groove of the first slider. Several screw holes are provided on the side of the first slider, and a first adjusting screw is provided therein. The first adjusting screw can abut against the first adjusting strip and push the first adjusting strip to adhere to the side of the first dovetail guide rail. The longitudinal movement drive control mechanism includes a second dovetail guide rail and a second slider that fits on the second dovetail guide rail. A second adjusting strip is provided inside the guide groove of the second slider. Several screw holes are provided on the side of the second slider, and a second adjusting screw is provided therein. The second adjusting screw can abut against the second adjusting strip and push the second adjusting strip to adhere to the side of the second dovetail guide rail.

2. The combined tool post for a horizontal milling machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Three screw holes are provided at intervals on each of the first and second slider sides.

3. The combined tool post for a horizontal milling machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lateral movement control mechanism includes a first mounting frame, on which a first dovetail guide rail is provided; the first mounting frame has a first horizontally arranged placement space and a first horizontally arranged lead screw is arranged thereon, and the two ends of the first lead screw are respectively mounted on first mounting blocks at both ends of the first mounting frame; the outer end of the first lead screw extends to the outside of the first support block and is connected to a first drive gear; and a first drive block is fitted on the first lead screw, the upper end of the first drive block has an upwardly protruding connecting block, and the connecting block is inserted into a mating hole on the lower surface of the first slider.

4. A combination tool post for a horizontal milling machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The first mounting bracket includes a pair of first guide rail blocks disposed between two first mounting supports. The outer sides of the two first guide rail blocks are each inclined outward to form the first dovetail guide rail. The first placement space is formed between the two first guide blocks and the two first mounting supports.

5. A combination tool post for a horizontal milling machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The longitudinal movement control mechanism includes a second mounting frame, on which a second dovetail guide rail is provided; a second mounting space is provided on the second mounting frame and a longitudinally arranged second lead screw is arranged thereon, with each end of the second lead screw mounted on a second mounting support block at each end of the second mounting frame; the outer end of the second lead screw extends to the outside of the second support block and is connected to a second drive gear; and a second drive block is fitted on the second lead screw, with an upwardly protruding connecting block at the upper end of the second drive block, such that the connecting block is inserted into a mating hole on the lower surface of the second slider.

6. A combination tool post for a horizontal milling machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The second mounting bracket includes a pair of second guide rail blocks disposed between two second mounting supports. The outer sides of the two second guide rail blocks are each inclined outward to form the second dovetail guide rail. The second placement space is formed between the two second guide blocks and the two second mounting supports.

7. A combination tool post for a horizontal milling machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting plate has two horizontally arranged elongated holes in pairs. Each of the two elongated holes has two pairs of connecting and fixing screws, and the lower ends of the four connecting and fixing screws are threaded and fixed to the first slider.

8. A combination tool post for a horizontal milling machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A cylindrical tool mounting sleeve is provided corresponding to the second slider, and the rough milling tool mechanism is installed and arranged inside the tool mounting sleeve. An axial clearance opening is provided through one side of the tool mounting sleeve. The two sides of the clearance opening on the tool mounting sleeve are bent outward to form connecting bars. Adjustment holes are provided on the two connecting bars for arranging adjustment bolts. The far side of the connecting bars is bent outward vertically to form the second mounting plate. Each of the two pairs of second mounting plates is provided with an elongated hole. Two mounting screws are provided in pairs in the elongated hole, and the four mounting screws are respectively connected and fixed to the second slider.