Machine tool process arrangement for disc machining area and truss robot
By using steel platforms and gantry robots in the disc processing area for the storage and transport of disc-shaped parts, the problems of large footprint and low production efficiency were solved, and efficient production layout and personnel allocation optimization were achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
In machining workshops for disc-shaped parts, existing technologies suffer from problems such as large floor space requirements and low production efficiency.
Steel platforms and gantry robots are used for the storage and transport of disc-shaped parts. The gantry robots enable the transport of discs between the buffer frame and the vertical machine tool. Combined with the back-to-back arrangement of the vertical machine tool and the chip conveyor, the production layout is optimized.
It reduces the floor space required for the maintenance and production of disc-shaped parts, lowers the number of personnel needed, and improves production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical processing technology, specifically a machine tool process layout and gantry robot for a disc processing area. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in most machining workshops producing disc-shaped parts, the discs in the processing area are generally stored on floor racks, and transportation of the discs is mainly accomplished by overhead cranes or forklifts. For example, the transportation of wheels in railway wheel and axle workshops is achieved using overhead cranes or forklifts. The main disadvantages are: the maintenance and production of disc-shaped parts require a large area, a large number of workers, and low production efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a machine tool process layout and gantry robot for a disc processing area to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: The production workshop 1 includes a processing area 1A for disc-type parts 2. The processing area 1A includes a steel platform 1B, an equipment area 1C, and a gantry robot 5. The equipment area 1C, located below the steel platform 1B, includes several vertical machine tools 3 for processing discs 2. Each vertical machine tool 3 includes a buffer frame 4 for storing discs 2. Several discs 2 are stacked vertically in the buffer frame 4. The gantry robot 5 is located above the steel platform 1B. The transport of discs 2 between the buffer frame 4 and the vertical machine tool 3 is achieved by the gantry robot 5.
[0005] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the steel platform 1B is arranged longitudinally along the length of the factory building 1, and the vertical machine tools 3 on both sides of the steel platform 1B are arranged back to back. Between the two vertical machine tools 3 is a chip conveyor 3A, which is used to convey the chips generated by the vertical machine tool 3 after processing the disc 2.
[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the steel platform 1B has longitudinal tracks 1BX above its horizontal sides, and the gantry robot 5 includes a large trolley 5A, a small trolley 5B, a lifting device 5C, and a gripper 5D. The large trolley 5A includes a horizontal track 5AY; the gripper 5D for grasping the disc 2 is mounted on the lifting device 5C, and the lifting device 5C is mounted on the small trolley 5B; the small trolley 5B moves horizontally on the horizontal track 5AY, and the large trolley 5A moves longitudinally on the longitudinal track 1BX.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the gripper 5D includes a translational gripper 6, and the translational gripper 6 includes a U-shaped gripper 6A.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the disc 2 includes the wheels of a wheelset in a railway vehicle.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the factory building 1 includes a railway vehicle depot and a vehicle factory.
[0010] In summary, compared with traditional technologies, this invention stacks disc-shaped components within a high buffer frame on the ground. The buffer frame can be designed with a dense arrangement, and a scrap conveyor can be installed underground. The transport of the disc-shaped components is accomplished by a gantry robot. The advantages of this invention are significant, mainly reflected in: a small footprint for the maintenance and production of disc-shaped components, fewer personnel required, and high production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the disc 2 processing area 1A in the factory building 1, as well as the structural schematic diagram of the steel platform 1B, equipment area 1C and gantry robot 5 that make up the processing area 1A, the structural schematic diagram of the vertical machine tool 3 that makes up the equipment area 1C, the structural schematic diagram of the buffer frame 4 that makes up the vertical machine tool 3, the structural schematic diagram of the large carriage 5A, the small carriage 5B, the lifting device 5C and the gripper 5D that make up the gantry robot 5, the structural schematic diagram of the transverse track 5AY that makes up the large carriage 5A, the structural schematic diagram of the longitudinal track 1BX that makes up the steel platform 1B, and the structural schematic diagram of the chip conveyor 3A between the two vertical machine tools 3;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the gantry robot 5 consisting of the large vehicle 5A, the small vehicle 5B, the lifting device 5C, and the gripper 5D.
[0013] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 View from direction A;
[0014] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The BB cross-sectional view is also a structural schematic diagram of the translational gripper 6 that makes up gripper 5D;
[0015] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged view of section I is also a structural schematic diagram of the U-shaped gripper 6A that makes up the translational gripper 6.
[0016] Figure 6 This is another process layout diagram for vertical machine tool 3 in processing area 1A.
[0017] In the diagram, 1 is the factory building, 1A is the processing area, 1B is the steel platform, 1BX is the longitudinal track, 1C is the equipment area, 2 is the disc, 3 is the vertical machine tool, 3A is the chip conveyor, 4 is the buffer box, 5 is the gantry robot, 5A is the trolley, 5AY is the transverse track, 5B is the trolley, 5C is the lifting device, 5D is the gripper, 6 is the translational gripper, and 6A is the U-shaped gripper. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all 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 protection scope of the present utility model.
[0019] Please see Figures 1-6 In this embodiment of the present invention, the production plant 1 includes a processing area 1A for disc-type parts 2. The processing area 1A includes a steel platform 1B, an equipment area 1C, and a gantry robot 5. The equipment area 1C, located below the steel platform 1B, includes several vertical machine tools 3 for processing discs 2. Each vertical machine tool 3 includes a buffer frame 4 for storing discs 2. The discs 2 in the buffer frame 4 are stacked vertically and buffered. The gantry robot 5 is located above the steel platform 1B. The transport of discs 2 between the buffer frame 4 and the vertical machine tool 3 is achieved by the gantry robot 5.
[0020] It should be noted that: Vertical machine tool 3 includes vertical lathe.
[0021] The steel platform 1B is arranged longitudinally along the length of the factory building 1. The vertical machine tools 3 on both sides of the steel platform 1B are arranged back to back. Between the two vertical machine tools 3 is a chip conveyor 3A, which is used to convey the chips generated by the vertical machine tool 3 after processing the disc 2.
[0022] It should be noted that the two rows of vertical machine tools 3 can share a single chip conveyor 3A, which can be installed underground.
[0023] The steel platform 1B has longitudinal tracks 1BX above its horizontal sides. The gantry robot 5 includes a large trolley 5A, a small trolley 5B, a lifting device 5C, and a gripper 5D. The large trolley 5A includes a horizontal track 5AY. The gripper 5D that grasps the disc 2 is mounted on the lifting device 5C, which is mounted on the small trolley 5B. The small trolley 5B moves laterally on the horizontal track 5AY, and the large trolley 5A moves longitudinally on the longitudinal track 1BX.
[0024] It should be noted that the lifting device 5C can be a multi-stage lifting device.
[0025] The gripper 5D includes a translational gripper 6, which in turn includes a U-shaped gripper 6A.
[0026] The disc 2 includes the wheels of a wheelset in a railway vehicle.
[0027] The aforementioned factory building 1 includes a railway vehicle depot and a vehicle factory.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and 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 orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In this utility model, it should also be noted that the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, integral molding connection, mechanical connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The specific meaning of the terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A machine tool process layout and gantry robot for a disc machining area, characterized in that: The factory (1) includes a processing area (1A) for disc (2) type parts. The processing area (1A) includes a steel platform (1B), an equipment area (1C) and a gantry robot (5). The equipment area (1C) located below the steel platform (1B) includes several vertical machine tools (3) for processing discs (2). The vertical machine tool (3) includes a buffer frame (4) for storing discs (2). Several discs (2) in the buffer frame (4) are stacked vertically for buffering. The gantry robot (5) is located above the steel platform (1B). The transfer of discs (2) between the buffer frame (4) and the vertical machine tool (3) is achieved by the gantry robot (5).
2. The machine tool process layout and gantry robot for a disc machining area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel platform (1B) is arranged longitudinally along the length of the factory building (1). The vertical machine tools (3) on both sides of the steel platform (1B) are arranged back to back. Between the two vertical machine tools (3) is a chip conveyor (3A), which is used to convey the chips generated by the vertical machine tool (3) after processing the disc (2).
3. The machine tool process layout and gantry robot for a disc machining area according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steel platform (1B) has longitudinal tracks (1BX) above its horizontal sides. The gantry robot (5) includes a large trolley (5A), a small trolley (5B), a lifting device (5C), and a gripper (5D). The large trolley (5A) includes a horizontal track (5AY). The gripper (5D) for grasping the disc (2) is mounted on the lifting device (5C), which is mounted on the small trolley (5B). The small trolley (5B) moves horizontally on the horizontal track (5AY), and the large trolley (5A) moves longitudinally on the longitudinal track (1BX).
4. The machine tool process layout and gantry robot for a disc machining area according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gripper (5D) includes a translational gripper (6), and the translational gripper (6) includes a U-shaped gripper (6A).
5. A machine tool process layout and gantry robot for a disc machining area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disc (2) includes the wheels of a wheelset in a railway vehicle.
6. A machine tool process layout and gantry robot for a disc machining area according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The aforementioned factory (1) includes a railway vehicle depot and a vehicle factory.