Cantilever type feeding device of gantry machining center

By introducing a combination of a motor-driven threaded rod and a rotary wheel into the cantilever feed device of a gantry machining center, multi-directional adjustment of the tool and workpiece is achieved, solving the problem of machining blind spots in existing technologies and improving machining efficiency and accuracy.

CN224088516UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07KUNMING TAIGONG PRECISION MACHINERY
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-13
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing cantilever feed devices in gantry machining centers cannot effectively machine the sides of large workpieces, resulting in blind spots in the machining process.

Method used

The design includes a base, U-shaped frame, lifting assembly, transmission belt and placement mechanism. Through the combination of motor-driven threaded rod and rotary wheel, it can realize multi-directional adjustment of the tool and the position adjustment of the workpiece, thus expanding the processing range.

Benefits of technology

It enables multi-directional machining of workpieces, improves machining efficiency and precision, meets the machining needs of complex workpieces, expands the range of workpiece position adjustment, and enhances the convenience and accuracy of machining.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of gantry machining, and discloses a gantry machining center cantilever type feeding device which comprises a base and a transmission belt, the left side and the right side of the base are both fixedly connected with the same U-shaped frame, the two ends of the front side of the U-shaped frame are both provided with lifting assemblies, and the front sides of the two lifting assemblies are both fixedly connected with transverse rods. First moving grooves are formed in the adjacent sides of the two transverse rods, second motors are fixedly connected to the rear ends of the sides, away from each other, of the two transverse rods, the output ends of the two second motors penetrate through the first moving grooves and are fixedly connected with first rotating rods, and second rotating rods are rotationally connected to the front sides of the interiors of the two first moving grooves. According to the multi-directional machining device, the first rotating rod and the rotating wheel are driven to rotate through lifting of the lifting assembly and starting of the second motor, so that the U-shaped plate horizontally moves, the driving gear and the half gear rotate, the angle of the cutter is adjusted, multi-directional machining of workpieces is achieved, machining efficiency and precision are improved, and complex machining requirements are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gantry machining technology, and in particular to a cantilevered feed device for gantry machining centers. Background Technology

[0002] As a large-scale, high-precision CNC machining equipment, the gantry machining center occupies a pivotal position in modern manufacturing. It is mainly used for milling, boring, and tapping various large and complex-shaped workpieces. With its unique gantry frame structure, it can bear heavy workpieces and provide stable support for the machining process, which greatly improves production efficiency and product machining accuracy. It plays a key role in promoting the development of the manufacturing industry towards high-end and intelligent manufacturing.

[0003] The cantilevered feed device in a gantry machining center is a key component responsible for the precise transport of cutting tools or workpieces. Installed cantilevered on one or both sides of the gantry frame, it has the ability to move flexibly in multiple coordinate axes. Driven by a motor, the lead screw and guide rails achieve precise positioning and feed motion of the cutting tool or workpiece in the X, Y, and Z axes. Its function is to accurately deliver the cutting tool to the workpiece's machining area and perform cutting operations at an appropriate speed and feed rate according to the machining process requirements, thereby ensuring the continuity and accuracy of the machining process. This directly impacts the overall machining quality and efficiency of the gantry machining center.

[0004] The existing feed device of the gantry machining center is installed on the gantry frame. When feed operation is required, due to the irregular shape of the workpiece, it is difficult for the feed device to flexibly adjust the tool position in a limited space. In the existing technology, the operating range of the feed device is increased by adding a moving slide rail to the feed device, so that it can be used for more workpieces. However, in actual use, when machining large workpieces, the feed device on the front side of the gantry frame cannot machine the side of the workpiece, resulting in a machining blind zone. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a cantilevered feed device for gantry machining centers, which aims to improve the problem in the prior art where the feed device on the front side of the gantry cannot process the side of the workpiece, resulting in a blind spot in the machining process.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center, comprising a base and a transmission belt. The same U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the base. Lifting components are provided at both ends of the front side of the U-shaped frame. Crossbars are fixedly connected to the front sides of both lifting components. A moving slot is provided on the adjacent side of each of the two crossbars. A motor is fixedly connected to the rear end of the opposite side of each of the two crossbars. The output ends of both motors pass through the moving slots and are fixedly connected to rotating rods. The front sides of the interiors of the two moving slots are rotatably connected... There is a second rotating rod. The outer walls of both the first and second rotating rods are fixedly connected to rotating wheels. The outer walls of the two rotating wheels are connected by a transmission belt. A U-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission belt. A third motor is fixedly connected to the front side of the U-shaped plate. The output end of the third motor passes through the U-shaped plate and is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft. A drive gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft. A cutting tool is rotatably connected to the left side inside the U-shaped plate. A half gear is fixedly connected to the right side of the cutting tool. The half gear meshes with the drive gear. A placement mechanism is provided on the top of the base for placing the workpiece.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The placement mechanism includes a mobile platform, the bottom of which is slidably connected to the top of the base. Movable blocks are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the mobile platform. Movable slots are provided on the left and right sides of the top of the base. A motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mobile platform. The output end of the motor passes through the mobile platform and is fixedly connected to a rotating column. A placement plate is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating column.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The lifting assembly includes a sliding groove. Two sliding grooves are respectively opened at the left and right ends of the front side of the U-shaped frame. Motor 1 is fixedly connected to the top left and right sides of the U-shaped frame. The output ends of the two motors 1 pass through the corresponding sliding grooves and are fixedly connected to threaded rods. Sliding blocks are threadedly connected to the outer walls of the two threaded rods.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] A monitor is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the U-shaped frame, and a protective shell is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the monitor.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A switch is fixedly connected to the lower right side of the U-shaped frame. The switch is electrically connected to motor one, motor two, motor three, motor four and the display.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the U-shaped frame, and a warning sign is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting plate.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The U-shaped frame has two sliding grooves on its left and right sides. The two sliding blocks are fixedly connected to sliders on their left and right sides, and the sliders are slidably connected to the interior of the corresponding sliding grooves.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The top of the mobile platform has a limiting groove, and the bottom of the placement plate is fixedly connected to a limiting ring.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, starting motor one drives the threaded rod to rotate, causing the sliding block to move up and down along the sliding groove, thereby realizing the lifting assembly and the crossbar lifting. Starting motor two drives rotating rod one and rotating wheel to rotate, causing the transmission belt to rotate rotating rod two and rotating wheel, thereby driving the U-shaped plate to move horizontally. Starting motor three drives the drive gear and half gear to rotate, allowing the tool to adjust its angle, thereby realizing multi-directional processing of the workpiece, improving processing efficiency and accuracy, and meeting complex processing needs.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, the moving block at the bottom of the moving platform cooperates with the moving groove at the top of the base to allow the moving platform to slide smoothly, ensuring the stability and guidance of movement. The motor starts to drive the rotating column, which in turn drives the placement plate to rotate, thereby adjusting the workpiece processing position, expanding the adjustment range of the placement mechanism for the workpiece position, and improving the processing convenience and accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of the cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural cross-sectional view of the cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the crossbar structure of the cantilever feed device for a gantry machining center proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5This is a structural breakdown diagram of the placement mechanism of the cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Base; 2. Placement mechanism; 201. Moving platform; 202. Moving slot two; 203. Moving block; 204. Motor four; 205. Rotating column; 206. Placement tray; 3. U-shaped frame; 4. Sliding groove; 5. Motor one; 6. Threaded rod; 7. Sliding block; 8. Crossbar; 9. Moving slot one; 10. Motor two; 11. Rotating rod one; 12. Rotating rod two; 13. Rotating wheel; 14. Transmission belt; 15. U-shaped plate; 16. Motor three; 17. Rotating shaft; 18. Drive gear; 19. Cutting tool; 20. Half gear; 21. Switch; 22. Display; 23. Protective shell; 24. Mounting plate; 25. Warning sign; 26. Slide groove; 27. Slider; 28. Limiting groove; 29. ​​Limiting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4This utility model provides an embodiment of a cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center, comprising a base 1, which provides stable support for the entire device, and a transmission belt 14, which transmits power and drives related components to move. The base 1 has a U-shaped frame 3 fixedly connected to both its left and right sides. The U-shaped frame 3 connects and supports other components. Lifting components are provided at both ends of the front side of the U-shaped frame 3, which can adjust the height of related components. Crossbars 8 are fixedly connected to the front sides of both lifting components, which connect and fix other parts. Moving slots 9 are provided on adjacent sides of the two crossbars 8, providing installation and rotation space for components such as rotating rods. The rear ends of the two crossbars 8 on opposite sides are fixedly connected to... A second motor 10 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 11, which provides rotational power to the rotating rod 11. The output ends of both second motors 10 pass through the moving slot 19 and are fixedly connected to the rotating rod 11. The rotating rod 11 transmits the power of the second motor 10 to the rotating wheel 13. A second rotating rod 12 is rotatably connected to the front side of the interior of both moving slots 19. The second rotating rod 12, in conjunction with the rotating rod 11, drives the rotating wheel 13 to rotate. The outer walls of the rotating rod 11 and the second rotating rod 12 are fixedly connected to the rotating wheel 13. The rotating wheel 13 drives the transmission belt 14 to move by rotating. The outer walls of the two rotating wheels 13 are connected by the transmission belt 14. The transmission belt 14 can move horizontally under the drive of the rotating wheel 13. A U-shaped plate 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission belt 14. The U-shaped plate 15 is used to install the third motor 16 and the blade. The tool 19 has components such as 19. A motor 16 is fixedly connected to the front side of the U-shaped plate 15, providing power for the rotation of the tool 19. The output end of the motor 16 passes through the U-shaped plate 15 and is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 17. The rotating shaft 17 transmits the power of the motor 16 to the drive gear 18. The drive gear 18 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 17. The drive gear 18 drives the tool 19 to rotate by meshing with a half gear 20. The tool 19 is rotatably connected to the left side of the U-shaped plate 15 and is used for machining the workpiece. A half gear 20 is fixedly connected to the right side of the tool 19. The half gear 20 cooperates with the drive gear 18 to achieve intermittent rotation of the tool 19. The half gear 20 meshes with the drive gear 18 to complete the power transmission, causing the tool 19 to rotate intermittently. The base 1 is rotated in a specific manner. A placement mechanism 2 is provided on the top of the base 1. The placement mechanism 2 is used to place the workpiece and provides a stable placement platform for the workpiece. The lifting component includes a sliding groove 4, which provides guidance for the movement of the sliding block 7. Two sliding grooves 4 are respectively opened on the left and right ends of the front side of the U-shaped frame 3, limiting the movement trajectory of the sliding block 7. Motors 5 are fixedly connected to the top left and right sides of the U-shaped frame 3. Motors 5 provide power for the rotation of the threaded rod 6. The output ends of the two motors 5 pass through the corresponding sliding grooves 4 and are fixedly connected to the threaded rod 6. The threaded rod 6 drives the sliding block 7 to move up and down by rotating. The outer walls of the two threaded rods 6 are threaded with the sliding block 7. The sliding block 7 drives the crossbar 8 component to lift and lower.

[0033] Specifically, when motor 5 starts, it drives the threaded rod 6 to rotate. Since the sliding block 7 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 6, the sliding block 7 will move up and down along the sliding groove 4, thereby realizing the lifting action of the lifting component. At the same time, the crossbar 8 will also rise and fall. After motor 10 starts, the rotating rod 11 rotates, driving the rotating wheel 13 to rotate. Then, through the transmission belt 14, the rotating rod 12 and the rotating wheel 13 will rotate. At this time, the transmission belt 14 moves under the drive of the rotating wheel 13. The U-shaped plate 15 fixedly connected to the top of the transmission belt 14 will move horizontally with the movement of the transmission belt 14. Motor 16 is located in front of the U-shaped plate 15. When motor 16 starts, it drives the drive gear 18 to rotate, which in turn drives the half gear 20 that meshes with it to rotate, so that the tool 19 can be adjusted in angle, realizing multi-directional processing operation of the workpiece.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 The placement mechanism 2 includes a movable platform 201, which carries the workpiece and allows for positional movement. The bottom of the movable platform 201 is slidably connected to the top of the base 1, enabling the movable platform 201 to move horizontally on the base 1. Movable blocks 203 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the movable platform 201. The movable blocks 203 cooperate with the second movable groove 202 to guide the movement direction of the movable platform 201. The top left and right sides of the base 1 are provided with the second movable groove 202, which provides a moving track for the movable blocks 203. A fourth motor 204 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable platform 201. The fourth motor 204 is a rotating column 205. The rotation of the placement tray 206 is powered by the output end of the motor 204, which passes through the mobile platform 201 and is fixedly connected to the rotating column 205. The rotating column 205 transmits the power of the motor 204 to the placement tray 206. The top of the rotating column 205 is fixedly connected to the placement tray 206, which is used to place the workpiece for processing, facilitating the processing operation of the workpiece. The top of the mobile platform 201 is provided with a limiting groove 28, which is used to limit the rotation range and center position of the placement tray 206. The bottom of the placement tray 206 is fixedly connected to a limiting ring 29, which cooperates with the limiting groove 28 to ensure the stability of the placement tray 206 when it rotates.

[0035] Specifically, the movable blocks 203 fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the movable platform 201 cooperate with the movable slots 202 opened on the left and right sides of the top of the base 1. The movable blocks 203 can slide smoothly in the movable slots 202, thereby ensuring the stability and guidance of the movable platform 201 during the movement process. When the workpiece is placed on the placement plate 206, the motor 204 starts, and the rotating column 205 starts to rotate under the drive of the motor 204. By controlling the rotation angle of the rotating column 205 and the placement plate 206 through the motor 204, the processing position of the workpiece can be adjusted, which facilitates the processing operation and further expands the range of workpiece position adjustment of the placement mechanism 2. During the rotation of the placement plate 206, the limiting ring 29 rotates in the limiting groove 28, which restricts the horizontal displacement of the placement plate 206 and keeps it at a stable rotation axis.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A display 22 is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the U-shaped frame 3. The display 22 is used to display real-time information such as equipment operating parameters and processing progress. A protective shell 23 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the display 22 to prevent the display 22 from being damaged by external impacts, scratches, etc. A switch 21 is fixedly connected to the lower right side of the U-shaped frame 3. The switch 21 is used to control the start and stop of the equipment and the power supply of each motor and the display 22. The switch 21 is electrically connected to motor 5, motor 10, motor 16, motor 204 and the display 22 respectively to realize the power control of each component. The left side of the U-shaped frame 3 is fixed A mounting plate 24 is connected to the U-shaped frame 3. The mounting plate 24 is used to install and fix the warning sign 25. The warning sign 25 is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting plate 24. The warning sign 25 can display safety precautions, warning signs, etc. to the operators to prevent safety accidents. Two sliding grooves 26 are opened inside the left and right sides of the U-shaped frame 3. The sliding grooves 26 provide guidance and support for the movement of the slider 27. The left and right sides of the two sliding blocks 7 are fixedly connected to the sliders 27. The sliders 27 are used to cooperate with the sliding grooves 26 to enhance the stability of the sliding blocks 7 when moving. Multiple sliders 27 are slidably connected to the interior of the corresponding sliding grooves 26 to ensure that the sliding blocks 7 move up and down smoothly.

[0037] Specifically, the display 22 is used to display the equipment operating parameters in real time. The protective shell 23 fits tightly against the outer wall of the display 22, which can effectively prevent external collisions. Operators can conveniently turn on or off each motor and control the operation of the equipment by operating the switch 21. The mounting plate 24 securely connects the warning sign 25 to the left side of the U-shaped frame 3. The warning sign 25 is marked with equipment operation precautions and safety warning slogans to constantly remind operators to operate in accordance with regulations. When the sliding block 7 moves up and down along the sliding groove 4 under the drive of the threaded rod 6, the slider 27 slides synchronously in the sliding groove 26, providing additional guidance and support for the movement of the sliding block 7.

[0038] Working principle: When using the cantilever feed device of the gantry machining center, when motor 1 5 starts, it drives the threaded rod 6 to rotate. Since the sliding block 7 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 6, the sliding block 7 will move up and down along the sliding groove 4, thereby realizing the lifting action of the lifting component. At the same time, the crossbar 8 will also rise and fall. After motor 2 10 starts, the rotating rod 11 rotates, driving the rotating wheel 13 to rotate, and then driving the rotating rod 2 12 and the rotating wheel 13 to rotate through the transmission belt 14. At this time, the transmission belt 14 moves under the drive of the rotating wheel 13. The U-shaped plate 15 fixedly connected to the top of the transmission belt 14 will move horizontally with the movement of the transmission belt 14. Motor 3 16 is located in front of the U-shaped plate 15. When motor 3 16 starts, it drives the drive gear 18 to rotate, and then drives the half gear 20 that meshes with it to rotate, so that the tool 19 can be adjusted in angle, realizing multi-directional machining operation of the workpiece.

[0039] Furthermore, the movable blocks 203 fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the movable platform 201 cooperate with the movable slots 202 opened on the left and right sides of the top of the base 1. The movable blocks 203 can slide smoothly in the movable slots 202, thereby ensuring the stability and guidance of the movable platform 201 during the movement process. When the workpiece is placed on the placement plate 206, the motor 204 starts, and the rotating column 205 starts to rotate under the drive of the motor 204. By controlling the rotation angle of the rotating column 205 and the placement plate 206 through the motor 204, the processing position of the workpiece can be adjusted, which facilitates the processing operation and further expands the range of workpiece position adjustment of the placement mechanism 2.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center, comprising a base (1) and a transmission belt (14), characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly connected to the same U-shaped frame (3) on both the left and right sides. The front ends of the U-shaped frame (3) are provided with lifting components. The front sides of the two lifting components are fixedly connected with crossbars (8). The adjacent sides of the two crossbars (8) are provided with moving slots (9). The rear ends of the two crossbars (8) are fixedly connected with motors (10). The output ends of the two motors (10) pass through the moving slots (9) and are fixedly connected with rotating rods (11). The front sides of the interior of the two moving slots (9) are rotatably connected with rotating rods (12). The outer walls of rotating rods (11) and rotating rods (12) are fixedly connected with wheels (13). 3) The outer wall is connected by a transmission belt (14). A U-shaped plate (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission belt (14). A motor (16) is fixedly connected to the front side of the U-shaped plate (15). The output end of the motor (16) passes through the U-shaped plate (15) and is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (17). A drive gear (18) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (17). A cutter (19) is rotatably connected to the left side inside the U-shaped plate (15). A half gear (20) is fixedly connected to the right side of the cutter (19). The half gear (20) meshes with the drive gear (18). A placement mechanism (2) is provided on the top of the base (1). The placement mechanism (2) is used to place the workpiece.

2. The cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement mechanism (2) includes a mobile platform (201), the bottom of which is slidably connected to the top of the base (1). The bottom left and right sides of the mobile platform (201) are fixedly connected to moving blocks (203). The top left and right sides of the base (1) are provided with moving slots (202). The bottom of the mobile platform (201) is fixedly connected to a motor (204). The output end of the motor (204) passes through the mobile platform (201) and is fixedly connected to a rotating column (205). The top of the rotating column (205) is fixedly connected to a placement plate (206).

3. The cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a sliding groove (4), and two sliding grooves (4) are respectively opened on the left and right ends of the front side of the U-shaped frame (3). The top left and right sides of the U-shaped frame (3) are fixedly connected to motors (5). The output ends of the two motors (5) pass through the corresponding sliding grooves (4) and are fixedly connected to threaded rods (6). The outer walls of the two threaded rods (6) are threaded with sliding blocks (7).

4. The cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: A display (22) is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the U-shaped frame (3), and a protective shell (23) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the display (22).

5. The cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: A switch (21) is fixedly connected to the lower right side of the U-shaped frame (3). The switch (21) is electrically connected to motor one (5), motor two (10), motor three (16), motor four (204) and display (22).

6. The cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting plate (24) is fixedly connected to the left side of the U-shaped frame (3), and a warning sign (25) is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting plate (24).

7. The cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center according to claim 3, characterized in that: The U-shaped frame (3) has two sliding grooves (26) on its left and right sides. The two sliding blocks (7) are fixedly connected to sliders (27) on their left and right sides. The sliders (27) are slidably connected to the interior of the corresponding sliding grooves (26).

8. The cantilevered feed device for a gantry machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the mobile platform (201) has a limiting groove (28), and the bottom of the placement plate (206) is fixedly connected to a limiting ring (29).