Lathe machining follow rest

By using a lathe with a motor-driven bidirectional lead screw and roller contact, the problem of high friction in the machining of slender shaft parts by hydraulic follow-tool holders is solved, achieving stability and easy maintenance.

CN223989278UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13DALIAN SHENGSHI PRECISION MASCH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-27
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of follow rests, in particular to a lathe machining follow rest which comprises a support, a motor is fixed at the top end of the support, an output shaft of the motor is connected with a two-way lead screw through a coupler, two sliding blocks are arranged in the support, screw holes matched with the two-way lead screw are formed in the two sliding blocks, and the two sliding blocks are connected with the two-way lead screw through a coupler. A notch allowing the two sliding blocks to vertically move is formed in one side of the support, clamping grooves are formed in the ends of the two sliding blocks, bases are arranged in the two clamping grooves, two rolling wheels are rotationally connected in the two bases, four locking bolts are arranged on one side of the support, and the four locking bolts are arranged on the other side of the support. The two sliding blocks and the side wall of the base are each provided with two screw holes matched with the locking bolts. According to the utility model, the stability of the shaft parts is improved, the normal rotation of the shaft parts is not influenced, the friction force between the shaft parts can be reduced, and the abrasion to the shaft parts is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tool holder technology, specifically to a tool holder for lathe machining. Background Technology

[0002] A follower post is an auxiliary device that radially supports a rotating workpiece. During machining, it moves along the workpiece's axial direction together with the cutting tool. In the machining of slender shafts (length-to-diameter ratio > 20) on a lathe (including CNC lathes), the cutting force causes the workpiece to bend, affecting the machining quality. To reduce workpiece bending during machining, a follower post is needed. Patent CN217493504U, entitled "A Hydraulic Follower Post," includes a base plate, a housing, a hydraulic cylinder, connecting rods, and jaws. The housing is fixed to the base plate, and a hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the right end face of the housing. A connecting rod is hinged to each side of the piston rod end of the hydraulic cylinder, and a jaw is hinged to the other end of each connecting rod. The middle sections of the two jaws are hinged to the housing. This hydraulic follower post is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder and has high machining efficiency. However, in actual use, the hydraulic follower post is driven by a hydraulic cylinder to move the connecting rod shaft through a slider in the transverse waist hole, thereby driving the connecting rod. The connecting rod then drives the jaws hinged to the housing to open and close, clamping the shaft parts to be processed through the jaw bars in the jaw block. This increases the friction between the shaft parts and the machined parts, affecting the normal rotation of the shaft parts and easily causing wear on the shaft parts. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a lathe machining follow post.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is a lathe machining follow post, including a support. A motor is fixed at the top of the support. The output shaft of the motor is connected to a double-acting lead screw through a coupling. Two sliders are provided in the support. Each slider has a screw hole adapted to the double-acting lead screw. A notch is provided on one side of the support for vertical movement of the two sliders. A groove is provided at the end of each slider. A base is provided in each groove. Two rollers are rotatably connected in each base. Four locking bolts are provided on one side of the support. Two screw holes adapted to the locking bolts are provided on the side walls of the two sliders and the bases.

[0005] By adopting the above technical solution, the output shaft of the motor drives the bidirectional lead screw to rotate, and the two sliders move towards each other. The distance between the two sliders can be adjusted according to the diameter of the shaft parts. The four rollers contact the shaft parts, which not only improves the stability of the shaft parts and does not affect their normal rotation, but also reduces the friction between the shaft parts and the shaft parts, thus reducing wear. Loosening the locking bolts can release the locking of the base, making it easy to remove and replace the base together with the rollers.

[0006] Specifically, a vertical rod is fixed inside the support, and both sliders are provided with through holes adapted to the vertical rod.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the vertical rod configuration can improve the stability of the two sliders.

[0008] Specifically, the support has an inspection port on the side away from the notch.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation of the inspection port facilitates the maintenance of the bidirectional lead screw inside the support.

[0010] Specifically, the inspection port is equipped with a baffle, and both sides of the baffle are integrally formed with protruding plates. Both sides of the support are provided with grooves and slots that fit the protruding plates. Each groove is provided with an insert block. The top of each of the two protruding plates is provided with a slot that fits the insert block. The top of each of the two insert blocks is fixed with a guide rod. Each of the two guide rods is fitted with a spring. Both sides of the support are provided with guide grooves for the guide rods to slide vertically.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the baffle can provide a certain degree of protection for the bidirectional lead screw in the inspection port, push the two insert blocks upward, and the bottom ends of the two insert blocks disengage from the slots at the top of the two protrusions, making it convenient to remove the baffle from one side of the support.

[0012] Specifically, a base is fixed to the bottom of the support, and mounting holes are provided at the four corners of the base.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting holes are designed to facilitate the use of bolts to fix the base to the lathe.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] (1) The lathe machining follow post described in this utility model has a motor output shaft that drives a bidirectional lead screw to rotate and two sliders to move towards each other. The distance between the two sliders can be adjusted according to the diameter of the shaft part. Four rollers contact the shaft part, which not only improves the stability of the shaft part and does not affect the normal rotation of the shaft part, but also reduces the friction between the shaft part and the shaft part, and reduces the wear on the shaft part. Loosening the locking bolts can release the locking of the base, making it convenient to remove and replace the base together with the rollers.

[0016] (2) The tool holder for lathe machining described in this utility model has a baffle that can protect the bidirectional lead screw in the inspection port to a certain extent, push the two inserts to move upward, and the bottom of the two inserts disengage from the slots at the top of the two protrusions, making it convenient to remove the baffle from one side of the support. 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 this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the support of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Support; 2. Motor; 3. Slider; 4. Locking bolt; 5. Base; 6. Roller; 7. Baffle; 8. Protruding plate; 9. Base; 10. Double-acting lead screw; 11. Vertical rod; 12. Guide rod; 13. Spring; 14. Insert block. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0023] To reduce friction in shaft-type parts during rotation, as one embodiment of this utility model, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the lathe machining follow post of this utility model includes a support 1. A motor 2 is fixed to the top of the support 1 by bolts. The output shaft of the motor 2 is connected to a double-acting lead screw 10 through a coupling. Two sliders 3 are provided inside the support 1. Each slider 3 has a screw hole adapted to the double-acting lead screw 10. A notch is provided on one side of the support 1 for vertical movement of the two sliders 3. A slot is provided at the end of each slider 3. A base 5 is provided in each slot. Two rollers 6 are rotatably connected in each base 5. Four locking bolts 4 are provided on one side of the support 1. Two screw holes adapted to the locking bolts 4 are provided on the side walls of the two sliders 3 and the base 5.

[0024] In use, the output shaft of motor 2 drives the bidirectional lead screw 10 to rotate, and the two sliders 3 move towards each other. The distance between the two sliders 3 can be adjusted according to the diameter of the shaft parts, thereby adjusting the distance between the rollers 6 and the shaft parts. The four rollers 6 are in contact with the shaft parts, which not only improves the stability of the shaft parts and does not affect their normal rotation, but also reduces the friction between them and the shaft parts, thus reducing wear. Loosening the locking bolts 4 releases the locking of the base 5, making it easy to remove and replace the base 5 together with the rollers 6.

[0025] To improve the stability of slider 3, for example, such as Figure 2 As shown, a vertical rod 11 is welded and fixed inside the support 1, and both sliders 3 are provided with through holes that are adapted to the vertical rod 11.

[0026] To facilitate the maintenance of the bidirectional lead screw 10, for example, as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the support 1 has an inspection port on the side away from the notch.

[0027] To cover the access panel, for example, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the inspection port is provided with a baffle 7, and both sides of the baffle 7 are integrally formed with protruding plates 8. Both sides of the support 1 are provided with grooves and slots that are adapted to the protruding plates 8. Both grooves are provided with insert blocks 14. The tops of the two protruding plates 8 are provided with slots that are adapted to the insert blocks 14. The tops of the two insert blocks 14 are welded and fixed with guide rods 12. Both guide rods 12 are fitted with springs 13. Both sides of the support 1 are provided with guide grooves for the guide rods 12 to slide vertically.

[0028] When in use, the baffle 7 can cover and protect the inspection port. If the baffle 7 needs to be removed, push the two inserts 14 upwards. The bottom ends of the two inserts 14 will come out of the slots at the top of the two protrusions 8, making it easy to remove the baffle 7 from the side of the support 1.

[0029] For ease of installation, an example is provided, such as Figure 1 As shown, a base 9 is welded and fixed to the bottom end of the support 1, and mounting holes are provided at the four corners of the base 9.

[0030] In use, the base 9 is fixed to the lathe (existing technology, not shown) with bolts. The output shaft of the motor 2 drives the bidirectional lead screw 10 to rotate, and the two sliders 3 move towards each other. The distance between the two sliders 3 can be adjusted according to the diameter of the shaft part, so as to adjust the distance between the rollers 6 and the shaft part. The four rollers 6 are in contact with the shaft part, which not only improves the stability of the shaft part and does not affect the normal rotation of the shaft part, but also reduces the friction between the shaft part and the shaft part, and reduces the wear on the shaft part. Loosening the locking bolts 4 can release the locking of the base 5, making it convenient to remove and replace the base 5 together with the rollers 6.

[0031] The baffle 7 can protect the inspection port. If the baffle 7 needs to be removed, push the two inserts 14 upwards. The bottom ends of the two inserts 14 will come out of the slots at the top of the two protrusions 8, making it easy to remove the baffle 7 from the support 1 side.

[0032] 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 descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications 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 protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Contents not described in detail in this utility model are considered prior art known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A lathe machining follow borer characterized by, The utility model provides a double -sided vertical movable platform, including support (1), the top of support (1) is fixed with motor (2), the output shaft of motor (2) is connected with bidirectional screw rod (10) through the shaft coupling, be equipped with two sliders (3) in support (1), two sliders (3) all are equipped with the screw hole of adapting with bidirectional screw rod (10), the one side of support (1) is equipped with the gap for the vertical movement of two sliders (3), the end of two sliders (3) is equipped with the clamping slot, two clamping slots all are equipped with pedestal (5), two pedestal (5) all are rotatably connected with two gyro wheel (6), the one side of support (1) is equipped with four locking bolts (4), the lateral wall of two sliders (3) and pedestal (5) all are equipped with two with locking bolt (4) adaptation screw hole.

2. A lathe follow-up attachment according to claim 1, characterised in that The vertical rod (11) is fixed in the support (1), and the through hole matched with the vertical rod (11) is arranged on the two sliders (3).

3. A lathe follow-up attachment according to claim 1, wherein The side, away from the gap, of the support (1) is provided with an access hole.

4. A lathe follow-up attachment according to claim 3, characterised in that The access hole is provided with a baffle (7), the baffle (7) is integrally formed with a lug (8) on both sides, the support (1) is provided with a recess and an insertion slot matched with the lug (8) on both sides, the insertion block (14) is arranged in the recess, the lug (8) is provided with an insertion slot matched with the insertion block (14) at the top, the guide rod (12) is fixed at the top of the insertion block (14), the spring (13) is sleeved on the guide rod (12), and the guide slot is arranged on both sides of the support (1) for the vertical sliding of the guide rod (12).

5. A lathe follow-up attachment according to claim 1, wherein The bottom of the support (1) is fixed with a base (9), and the mounting hole is arranged at the four corners of the base (9).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Hydraulic follow rest

    CN217493504U