Full-protection type tool magazine cover
By designing a fully protective tool magazine cover, and utilizing the protective structure formed by the outer ring assembly and the brush assembly, the wear problem of the tool magazine caused by chip and liquid splash during machining is solved, realizing the protection and observation functions of the tool and the tool magazine.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing tool magazines are prone to wear from splashing chips and liquids during machining, resulting in severe wear on the tools and tool magazine structure.
A fully protective tool magazine cover was designed, including an outer ring assembly, a brush assembly, and a cover plate. The outer ring assembly is formed by two arc-shaped protective plates joined together. The brush assembly consists of two sets of brush structures joined together to form a flexible channel. The cover plate is a transparent acrylic plate, which can enclose the tool magazine and prevent chips and liquids from entering through the brush channel.
It effectively prevents chips and liquids from entering the tool magazine cavity, reduces tool and tool magazine wear, extends their service life, and allows operators to easily observe the internal condition of the tool magazine.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tool magazine structures, specifically a fully protective tool magazine cover. Background Technology
[0002] Machining equipment requires tool magazines to adapt to the different materials and shapes being processed. Existing tool magazines are generally exposed outside the operating area of the machining equipment. During actual use, a large amount of chips and liquids are carried to the surface and interior of the tool magazine, causing wear and tear on the tools stored inside and the tool magazine itself. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a tool magazine cover that can protect the tool magazine. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a fully protective tool magazine cover, which can effectively prevent chips and liquids from splashing into the tool magazine cavity, and reduce the amount of chips and liquids carried by the tools entering the tool magazine cavity, thus delaying the wear of the tool magazine and the tools.
[0004] A fully protective tool magazine cover, characterized in that it comprises:
[0005] Tool magazine assembly, which includes a tool magazine and a drive mechanism;
[0006] The outer ring assembly consists of two arc-shaped protective plates joined together to form an outer ring structure with a bottom notch;
[0007] The brush assembly consists of two sets of brush structures joined together facing each other, forming a flexible brush channel in their central areas.
[0008] And cover plate;
[0009] The outer ring assembly is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the vertical mounting plate on the back side of the tool magazine. The thickness of the outer ring assembly is greater than the total depth of the tool clamping mechanism and the tools arranged in the tool magazine. A brush structure is fixedly attached to each side of the bottom notch of the outer ring assembly. The brush areas of the two sets of brush structures are arranged facing each other and have a partial overlap. The cover plate is installed on the outer circumference of the front end of the brush assembly. The brush channel is the channel for the tools to enter and exit the tool magazine.
[0010] Its further features are:
[0011] Each arc-shaped protective plate includes an inner arc edge, an arc plate, and an outer arc edge. The inner arc edge has a plurality of first connecting holes, the outer arc edge has a plurality of second connecting holes, and the outer circumference of the cover plate has a plurality of third connecting holes. The upper edges of the two arc plates are welded together. The first connecting holes are fixed to the corresponding positions of the back side vertical mounting plate by fasteners, and the second connecting holes are fixed to the corresponding third connecting holes of the cover plate by fasteners.
[0012] The outer ring assembly also includes a reinforcing connecting plate. The reinforcing connecting plate is fixed to the inner surface of the joint between the upper edges of the two arc-shaped plates. The surface area of the reinforcing connecting plate covers the joint between the two arc-shaped plates. The weld connects the upper edges of the two arc-shaped plates and the reinforcing connecting plate to ensure a reliable connection of the outer ring assembly.
[0013] One of the arc-shaped plates has several waist-shaped holes arranged on its upper edge, and the reinforcing connecting plate has corresponding alignment holes arranged on its upper edge. The alignment holes and waist-shaped holes are fixed by screws, so that the position of the reinforcing connecting plate can be slightly adjusted to ensure that the weld seam is covered.
[0014] The cover is made of transparent acrylic sheet, which allows the operator to easily observe the inside of the tool magazine.
[0015] The bottom edge of the arc-shaped plate is fixed to the corresponding mounting side of the brush structure by fasteners, and the brush structure can be quickly replaced according to the actual situation of the brush.
[0016] With the structure of this utility model, the tool magazine is encapsulated in the space formed by the outer ring assembly, the brush assembly, and the cover plate. The brush assembly consists of two sets of brush structures joined together facing each other, forming a flexible brush channel in their central area. This effectively prevents chips and liquids from splashing into the tool magazine cavity. When the tool needs to be replaced, the used tool enters the tool magazine cavity through the brush channel. The brush cleans most of the chips and liquids from the tool surface, thereby reducing the amount of chips and liquids carried by the tool entering the tool magazine cavity and delaying the wear of the tool magazine and the tool. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the present invention. Figure 2 ;
[0019] The names corresponding to the serial numbers in the diagram are as follows:
[0020] Tool magazine assembly 10, tool magazine 11, tool clamping mechanism 111, back side vertical mounting plate 12, drive mechanism 13, outer ring assembly 20, bottom notch 201, brush assembly 30, brush channel 301, cover plate 40, third connecting hole 41, arc-shaped protective plate 50, inner arc edge 51, first connecting hole 511, arc plate 52, waist-shaped hole 521, outer arc edge 53, second connecting hole 531, brush structure 60, mounting side 61, brush 62, reinforcing connecting plate 70. Detailed Implementation
[0021] A fully protective tool magazine cover, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 It includes a tool magazine assembly 10, an outer ring assembly 20, a brush assembly 30, and a cover plate 40;
[0022] The tool magazine assembly 10 includes a tool magazine 11, a rear-side vertical mounting plate 12, and a drive mechanism 13;
[0023] The outer ring assembly 20 is formed by splicing two arc-shaped protective plates 50 to form an outer ring structure with a bottom notch 201;
[0024] The brush assembly 30 is composed of two sets of brush structures 60 that are joined together facing each other, and their central areas facing each other form a flexible brush channel 301.
[0025] The cover plate 40 is a transparent acrylic plate, which allows the operator to easily observe the inside of the tool magazine.
[0026] The outer ring assembly 20 is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the vertical mounting plate 12 on the back side of the tool magazine 11. The thickness of the outer ring assembly 20 is greater than the total depth of the tool clamping mechanism 111 and the tools (not shown in the figure, the corresponding tools can be arranged according to the actual situation) arranged in the tool magazine 11. A brush structure 60 is fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom notch 201 of the outer ring assembly 20. The brush areas of the two sets of brush structures 60 are arranged facing each other and have a partial overlap. The cover plate 40 is installed on the outer circumference of the front end of the brush assembly 30. The brush channel 301 is the channel for the tools to enter and exit the tool magazine 11.
[0027] In specific implementation, each arc-shaped protective plate 50 includes an inner arc edge 51, an arc plate 52, and an outer arc edge 53. The inner arc edge 51 is provided with a number of first connecting holes 511, the outer arc edge 53 is provided with a number of second connecting holes 531, and the outer circumference of the cover plate 40 is provided with a number of third connecting holes 41. The upper edges of the two arc plates 52 are welded together. The first connecting holes 511 are fixed to the corresponding positions of the back side vertical mounting plate 12 by fasteners, and the second connecting holes 531 are fixed to the corresponding third connecting holes 41 of the cover plate by fasteners.
[0028] The outer ring assembly 20 also includes a reinforcing connecting plate 70. The reinforcing connecting plate 70 is fixed to the inner surface of the joint between the upper edges of the two arc plates 52. The surface area of the reinforcing connecting plate 70 covers the joint between the two arc plates 52. The weld connects the upper edges of the two arc plates 52 and the reinforcing connecting plate 70 to ensure a reliable connection of the outer ring assembly 20.
[0029] In specific implementation, a number of waist-shaped holes 521 are arranged on the upper edge of one of the arc-shaped plates 52, and corresponding alignment holes are arranged on the reinforcing connecting plate 70. The alignment holes and waist-shaped holes 521 are fixed by screws, so that the position of the reinforcing connecting plate 70 can be slightly adjusted to ensure that the weld position is covered.
[0030] The bottom edge of the arc plate 52 is fixed to the corresponding mounting side 61 of the brush structure 60 by fasteners. The brush structure 60 can be quickly replaced according to the actual situation of the brush 62 of the brush structure 60 (the structure in the figure is only for illustration).
[0031] Its working principle is as follows: The tool magazine is encapsulated within the space formed by the outer ring assembly, the brush assembly, and the cover plate. The brush assembly consists of two sets of brush structures joined together facing each other, forming a flexible brush channel in their central area. This effectively prevents chips and liquids from splashing into the tool magazine cavity. When the tool needs to be replaced, the used tool enters the tool magazine cavity through the brush channel. The brushes clean most of the chips and liquids from the tool surface, thereby reducing the amount of chips and liquids carried by the tool entering the tool magazine cavity and delaying the wear of the tool magazine and the tool. The cover plate is a transparent acrylic plate, which allows the operator to easily observe the internal condition of the tool magazine.
[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0033] 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 fully protective tool magazine cover, characterized in that, It includes: Tool magazine assembly, which includes a tool magazine and a drive mechanism; The outer ring assembly consists of two arc-shaped protective plates joined together to form an outer ring structure with a bottom notch; The brush assembly consists of two sets of brush structures joined together facing each other, forming a flexible brush channel in their central areas. And cover plate; The outer ring assembly is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the vertical mounting plate on the back side of the tool magazine. The thickness of the outer ring assembly is greater than the total depth of the tool clamping mechanism and the tools arranged in the tool magazine. A brush structure is fixedly attached to each side of the bottom notch of the outer ring assembly. The brush areas of the two sets of brush structures are arranged facing each other and have a partial overlap. The cover plate is installed on the outer circumference of the front end of the brush assembly. The brush channel is the channel for the tools to enter and exit the tool magazine.
2. The fully protective tool magazine cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each arc-shaped protective plate includes an inner arc edge, an arc plate, and an outer arc edge. The inner arc edge has a plurality of first connecting holes, the outer arc edge has a plurality of second connecting holes, and the outer circumference of the cover plate has a plurality of third connecting holes. The upper edges of the two arc plates are welded together. The first connecting holes are fixed to the corresponding positions of the back-side vertical mounting plate by fasteners, and the second connecting holes are fixed to the corresponding third connecting holes of the cover plate by fasteners.
3. A fully protective tool magazine cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer ring assembly also includes a reinforcing connecting plate, which is fixed to the inner surface of the joint between the upper edges of the two arc-shaped plates. The surface area of the reinforcing connecting plate covers the joint between the two arc-shaped plates, and a weld connects the upper edges of the two arc-shaped plates to the reinforcing connecting plate.
4. A fully protective tool magazine cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: One of the arc-shaped plates has several waist-shaped holes arranged on its upper edge, and the reinforcing connecting plate has corresponding alignment holes arranged on its upper edge. The alignment holes and waist-shaped holes are fixed by screws.
5. A fully protective tool magazine cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate is a transparent acrylic sheet.
6. A fully protective tool magazine cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom edge of the arc-shaped plate is fixed to the corresponding mounting side of the brush structure by fasteners.