Workpiece rapid switching device of machining center

By designing a workpiece quick-change device with a rotary table, clamping components, and dust collection components in the machining center, the problem of cumbersome workpiece changes in traditional machining centers is solved, enabling rapid changeover and clean processing, and improving processing efficiency and quality.

CN224059314UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31TENGZHOU HUASHUO CNC MASCH TOOL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-21
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional machining centers require cumbersome manual operation when changing workpieces, resulting in long downtime and affecting processing efficiency.

Method used

A rapid workpiece switching device was designed, comprising a rotating disk, a clamping assembly, a rotating assembly, and a dust collection assembly. It utilizes a servo motor to drive gear rotation, enabling rapid workpiece replacement and impurity removal.

Benefits of technology

It shortens workpiece changeover time, increases the effective processing time of the machining center, keeps the worktable clean, and avoids impurities affecting processing quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of workpiece machining, and discloses a quick workpiece switching device of a machining center, which comprises a rotating disc. According to the workpiece rapid switching device of the machining center, through the arrangement of the rotating assembly and the clamping assembly, when the workpiece rapid switching device is used, a workpiece is placed between the flexible rods, the double-end hydraulic rod drives the flexible rods to move, the flexible rods clamp the workpiece, and therefore the workpiece is machined, after machining is completed, a servo motor is started, and the workpiece rapid switching device is started. A servo motor rotates to drive a second gear to rotate, the second gear rotates to drive a first gear to rotate, the first gear rotates to drive a rotating cylinder to rotate, the rotating cylinder rotates to drive a rotating disc to rotate, a machined workpiece can be rotated out, and meanwhile a workpiece needing to be machined is rotated to the position below a machining tool. Therefore, the workpieces can be quickly switched, the shutdown time of the machine tool is greatly shortened, the effective machining time of the machine tool is prolonged, and the output in unit time is increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of workpiece processing technology, and in particular to a workpiece rapid switching device for a machining center. Background Technology

[0002] Machining centers, as indispensable key equipment in modern manufacturing, integrate multiple machining functions such as milling, boring, drilling, and tapping, enabling the machining of multiple surfaces and processes on complex parts in a single setup. They significantly improve machining accuracy and production efficiency, and are widely used in numerous fields including aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and machining. For example, in the aerospace field, they are used to manufacture high-precision, complex components such as aircraft engine blades and landing gear; in the automotive industry, they are used to produce key components such as engine blocks and transmission housings.

[0003] In the production process of traditional machining centers, when it is necessary to change the workpiece, the operator usually has to manually perform a series of tedious operations. This process is quite troublesome and the downtime during the change is long, which affects the processing efficiency of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a workpiece quick switching device for machining centers, which solves the problem mentioned in the background art that when it is necessary to change the workpiece, the operator usually has to perform a series of cumbersome operations manually. This process is troublesome and the downtime during the change is long, which affects the processing efficiency of the device.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a workpiece rapid switching device for a machining center, comprising a rotating disk, four sets of placement frames fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating disk, each of the four sets of placement frames having two sets of sliding grooves on its surface, four sets of clamping assemblies slidably connected within the eight sets of sliding grooves, a rotating assembly fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the rotating disk, a placement plate rotatably connected inside the rotating disk, a dust-collecting assembly provided on the top surface of the placement plate, each of the eight sets of clamping assemblies including a double-headed hydraulic rod slidably connected inside the sliding groove, both ends of the eight sets of double-headed hydraulic rods fixedly connected to a shelf, and one side of each of the sets of shelf plates fixedly connected to... The system includes several sets of storage frames, each with a storage slot inside. Each storage slot contains a compression spring, and one end of each compression spring is fixedly connected to a flexible rod. The rotating assembly includes a rotating cylinder fixedly connected to the bottom of a rotating disk. A first gear is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating cylinder, and a second gear is meshed with the surface of the first gear. A servo motor is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the second gear. The dust collection assembly includes a collection box located on the top surface of the placement plate. An industrial suction fan is located on the top surface of the collection box, and one end of the industrial suction fan is connected to a suction pipe. One end of the suction pipe is fixedly connected to a suction frame.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a support rod is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the placement plate, and the rotating cylinder is rotatably connected to the outside of the support rod. The support rod serves to fix the placement plate.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a mounting platform is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support rod, and a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the mounting platform. The mounting plate serves to fix the device in place.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, each of the four sets of sliding grooves is provided with a bidirectional threaded rod inside, and the other four sets of sliding grooves are fixedly connected with a limit rod. The bidirectional threaded rod serves to drive the double-headed hydraulic rod to move.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a limiting plate is provided in the middle of the surface of each of the four sets of bidirectional threaded rods and the four sets of limiting rods. A servo motor is fixedly connected to one end of each of the four sets of bidirectional threaded rods. A motor box is provided on the outside of each of the four sets of rotating motors. The motor box serves to store the rotating motor.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the mounting plate is provided with several sets of threaded holes, and each set of threaded holes is threaded with a mounting bolt. The mounting bolts serve to install the device.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, an observation window is provided on the surface of the collection box. The observation window is made of transparent glass, which serves to allow observation of the interior of the collection box.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] This utility model provides a rapid workpiece switching device for a machining center, which has the following advantages:

[0016] 1. The workpiece rapid switching device of this machining center, through the setting of rotating and clamping components, allows the workpiece to be placed between flexible rods during use. A double-headed hydraulic rod drives the flexible rods to move, clamping the workpiece for processing. After processing, the servo motor is activated, driving the second gear to rotate, which in turn drives the first gear, which in turn drives the rotating cylinder, which in turn drives the rotating disk. This allows the processed workpiece to be rotated out, and simultaneously rotates the workpiece to be processed to the underside of the machining tool for further processing. This rapid workpiece switching significantly reduces machine downtime, thereby increasing the effective processing time and output per unit time.

[0017] 2. The workpiece quick switching device of this machining center, through the setting of the dust collection component, starts the industrial suction fan when the workpiece is being processed. The industrial suction fan absorbs the impurities or dust generated during processing through the suction frame and transports them into the collection box through the suction pipe. This keeps the worktable clean and tidy, and at the same time prevents the generated impurities from participating in the processing and affecting the processing quality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting platform structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the dust collection component structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bidirectional threaded rod structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Rotating disk; 2. Placement frame; 3. Clamping assembly; 301. Double-headed hydraulic rod; 302. Storage plate; 303. Storage frame; 304. Compression spring; 305. Flexible rod; 4. Rotating assembly; 401. Rotating cylinder; 402. First gear; 403. Second gear; 404. Servo motor; 5. Placement plate; 6. Dust collection assembly; 601. Collection box; 602. Industrial vacuum fan; 603. Suction pipe; 604. Suction frame; 7. Support rod; 8. Mounting platform; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Bidirectional threaded rod; 11. Limiting rod; 12. Limiting plate; 13. Rotating motor; 14. Motor box; 15. Mounting bolt; 16. Observation window. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a workpiece quick-change device for a machining center, including a rotating disk 1. Four sets of placement frames 2 are fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating disk 1. Each of the four sets of placement frames 2 has two sets of sliding grooves on its surface. Four sets of clamping components 3 are slidably connected inside the eight sets of sliding grooves. The clamping components 3 clamp the workpiece. A rotating component 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the rotating disk 1. The rotating component 4 allows for the replacement of the processed workpiece. A placement plate 5 is rotatably connected inside the rotating disk 1. A dust-collecting component 6 is provided on the top surface of the placement plate 5. The dust-collecting component 6 can collect any generated impurities. Each of the eight sets of clamping components 3 includes a double-headed hydraulic rod 301 slidably connected inside the sliding groove. Both ends of each of the eight sets of double-headed hydraulic rods 301 are fixedly connected to a storage plate 302. Several sets of storage plates... Each of the 302 has a fixedly connected storage frame 303 on one side. Each of the several sets of storage frames 303 has a storage slot inside. Each of the several sets of storage slots has a compression spring 304 inside. Each of the several sets of compression springs 304 has a fixedly connected flexible rod 305 at one end. The rotating assembly 4 includes a rotating cylinder 401 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the rotating disk 1. A first gear 402 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating cylinder 401. A second gear 403 is meshed with the surface of the first gear 402. A servo motor 404 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the second gear 403. The dust collection assembly 6 includes a collection box 601 set on the top surface of the placement plate 5. An industrial suction fan 602 is set on the top surface of the collection box 601. An air suction pipe 603 is connected through one end of the industrial suction fan 602. An air suction frame 604 is fixedly connected to one end of the air suction pipe 603.

[0027] The bottom surface of the placement plate 5 is fixedly connected to a support rod 7, and the rotating cylinder 401 is rotatably connected to the outside of the support rod 7. The support rod 7 serves to fix the placement plate 5.

[0028] The bottom surface of the support rod 7 is fixedly connected to the mounting platform 8, and the outer side of the mounting platform 8 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 9. The mounting plate 9 serves to fix the device.

[0029] Four of the sliding grooves are equipped with bidirectional threaded rods 10 inside, and the other four sliding grooves are fixedly connected with limit rods 11. The bidirectional threaded rods 10 are used to drive the double-headed hydraulic rods 301 to move.

[0030] Limiting plates 12 are provided in the middle of the surfaces of the four sets of bidirectional threaded rods 10 and the four sets of limiting rods 11. A rotating motor 13 is fixedly connected to one end of each of the four sets of bidirectional threaded rods 10. A motor box 14 is provided on the outside of each of the four sets of rotating motors 13. The motor box 14 serves to store the rotating motor 13.

[0031] The surface of the mounting plate 9 is provided with several sets of threaded holes, and each set of threaded holes is threaded with a mounting bolt 15. The mounting bolt 15 serves to install the device.

[0032] The surface of the collection box 601 is provided with an observation window 16, which is made of transparent glass. The observation window 16 serves to allow observation of the interior of the collection box 601.

[0033] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows:

[0034] First step: During use, the workpiece is placed between the flexible rods 305. The double-headed hydraulic rod 301 drives the flexible rods 305 to move, and the flexible rods 305 clamp the workpiece, thereby processing the workpiece. After processing, the servo motor 404 is started. The rotation of the servo motor 404 drives the second gear 403 to rotate, the rotation of the second gear 403 drives the first gear 402 to rotate, the rotation of the first gear 402 drives the rotating cylinder 401 to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating cylinder 401 drives the rotating disk 1 to rotate, which can rotate out the processed workpiece. At the same time, the workpiece to be processed is rotated to the bottom of the processing tool for processing, so that the workpiece can be quickly switched.

[0035] The second step: When the workpiece is being processed, the industrial suction fan 602 is started. The industrial suction fan 602 absorbs the impurities or dust generated during processing through the suction frame 604 and transports them to the inside of the collection box 601 through the suction pipe 603, thereby keeping the workbench clean and tidy, and preventing the generated impurities from participating in the processing.

[0036] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming.

[0037] All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A workpiece quick switching device of a machining center, comprising a rotating disc (1), characterized in that: The surface of the rotating disc (1) is fixedly connected with four groups of placing frames (2), the surface of the four groups of placing frames (2) is provided with two groups of sliding grooves, the inner side of the eight groups of sliding grooves is slidably connected with four groups of clamping assemblies (3), the bottom surface of the rotating disc (1) is fixedly connected with a rotating assembly (4), the inside of the rotating disc (1) is rotatably connected with a placing plate (5), and the top surface of the placing plate (5) is provided with a dust collection assembly (6), The eight groups of clamping assemblies (3) all include a double-head hydraulic rod (301) slidably connected in the sliding groove, both ends of the eight groups of double-head hydraulic rods (301) are fixedly connected with a storage plate (302), one side of a plurality of groups of storage plates (302) is fixedly connected with a storage frame (303), the inside of a plurality of groups of storage frames (303) is provided with a storage groove, the inside of a plurality of groups of storage grooves is provided with an extrusion spring (304), and one end of a plurality of groups of extrusion springs (304) is fixedly connected with a flexible rod (305); The rotating assembly (4) comprises a rotating cylinder (401) fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the rotating disc (1), a first gear (402) fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating cylinder (401), a second gear (403) meshedly connected to the surface of the first gear (402), and a servo motor (404) fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the second gear (403). The dust collection assembly (6) comprises a collection box (601) arranged on the top surface of the placing plate (5), an industrial air suction fan (602) arranged on the top surface of the collection box (601), an air suction pipe (603) penetratingly connected to one end of the industrial air suction fan (602), and an air suction frame (604) fixedly connected to one end of the air suction pipe (603).

2. The workpiece quick change device of a machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the placing plate (5) is fixedly connected with a supporting rod (7), and the rotating cylinder (401) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the supporting rod (7).

3. The workpiece quick change device of a machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the supporting rod (7) is fixedly connected with a mounting table (8), and the outer side of the mounting table (8) is fixedly connected with a mounting plate (9).

4. The workpiece quick change device of a machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the four groups of sliding grooves is provided with a bidirectional threaded rod (10), and the inside of the other four groups of sliding grooves is fixedly connected with a limiting rod (11).

5. The workpiece quick change device of a machining center according to claim 4, characterized in that: The surface of the four groups of bidirectional threaded rods (10) and the four groups of limiting rods (11) is provided with a limiting plate (12) in the middle, one end of the four groups of bidirectional threaded rods (10) is fixedly connected with a rotating motor (13), and the outer side of the four groups of rotating motors (13) is provided with a motor box (14).

6. The workpiece quick change device of a machining center according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface of the mounting plate (9) is provided with a plurality of groups of threaded holes, and the inside of the plurality of groups of threaded holes is threadedly connected with a mounting bolt (15).

7. The workpiece quick change device of a machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the collection box (601) is provided with an observation window (16), and the material of the observation window (16) is transparent glass.