Automatic electrode tube replacement supporting and pulling mechanism for electric spark perforation
By designing an automatic electrode changing electrode support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling, the automation problem in the copper tube transportation process was solved, realizing automated support and pulling of copper tubes and improving the automation level of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing EDM drilling machines lack automated transport mechanisms during copper tube transportation, resulting in operational inconvenience.
Design an automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling, including an electrode tube support guide sleeve, a clamp cylinder mounting plate, a copper tube pulling cylinder mounting seat, a long-stroke clamp cylinder copper tube support and pulling mechanism, etc. The automatic support and pulling of copper tubes is achieved through the cooperation of the sleeve, sensor and clamp plate.
It has enabled automated transportation of copper tubes, improving operational efficiency and the degree of automation of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated electrical discharge drilling equipment, and in particular to an automatic electrode tube support and material pulling mechanism for electrical discharge drilling. Background Technology
[0002] An electrical discharge machining (EDM) drilling machine is a machine tool that uses the principle of electrical discharge machining to process holes smaller than 5mm. It is used to process small and medium-sized punches and dies. Its processing characteristic is that it is not limited by the hardness of the metal material; the die can be hardened before processing the required hole shape to ensure quality and extend service life. Its structure requires a locking mechanism to secure the copper tube; however, the copper tube needs to be transported during the operation of the EDM drilling machine. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide an automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling, which can be set up to realize automated transportation.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, an automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling is provided, comprising: an electrode tube support guide sleeve and a gripper cylinder mounting plate. A copper tube pulling cylinder mounting seat R is connected to the lower part of the gripper cylinder mounting plate. Long-stroke gripper cylinder copper tube support and pulling mechanisms are respectively connected to the front side of the copper tube pulling cylinder mounting seat R near the left and right sides.
[0005] According to the aforementioned automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling, the electrode tube support guide sleeve is connected to the middle of the front side of the copper tube pulling cylinder mounting seat R. A copper tube detection sensor is provided on the left side of the electrode tube support guide sleeve, and the guide opening of the electrode tube support guide sleeve is arranged from top to bottom.
[0006] According to the aforementioned automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling, a protective sleeve bracket L is provided on the front side of the pulling mechanism on the right side, and a protective sleeve bracket R is provided on the front side of the pulling mechanism on the left side.
[0007] According to the aforementioned automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling, a detection sensor mounting base is provided below the protective tube support R, and the copper tube detection sensor is mounted on the detection sensor mounting base.
[0008] According to the aforementioned automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling, a copper tube clamp cylinder is provided below the tube sleeve bracket R, and two copper tube clamps are connected to the right side of the copper tube clamp cylinder.
[0009] The above solution has at least one of the following beneficial effects: The support and pulling mechanism of this technical solution completes the support and pulling of copper tubes through the combined use of tube sleeves, sensors and clamps, realizing complete automation. Automated transportation is achieved by setting up a support and pulling mechanism.
[0010] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0011] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Partial 3D view of components such as the middle gripper cylinder mounting plate and the protective sleeve bracket R;
[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Partial 3D view of components such as the copper pipe clamp cylinder and copper pipe clamp.
[0015] Legend:
[0016] 1. Electrode support guide sleeve; 2. Copper tube clamp; 3. Copper tube clamp cylinder; 4. Long stroke gripper cylinder copper tube support and pulling mechanism; 5. Copper tube detection sensor; 6. Electrode support sleeve bracket L; 7. Copper tube pulling cylinder mounting seat; 8. Electrode support sleeve bracket R; 9. Detection sensor mounting seat; 10. Gripper cylinder mounting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0017] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0018] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides an automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling, which includes an electrode tube support guide sleeve 1 and a gripper cylinder mounting plate 10. A copper tube pulling cylinder mounting seat R7 is connected to the lower part of the gripper cylinder mounting plate 10. Long-stroke gripper cylinder copper tube support and pulling mechanism 4 is connected to the front side of the copper tube pulling cylinder mounting seat R7 near the left and right sides respectively.
[0019] The electrode protection tube support guide sleeve 1 is connected to the front middle of the copper tube pulling cylinder mounting seat R7. A copper tube detection sensor 5 is provided on the left side of the electrode protection tube support guide sleeve 1. The guide opening of the electrode protection tube support guide sleeve 1 is set from top to bottom. A tube protection sleeve bracket L6 is provided on the front side of the pulling mechanism 4 on the right side, and a tube protection sleeve bracket R8 is provided on the front side of the pulling mechanism 4 on the left side. Through this structure, the support and pulling mechanisms of this technical solution complete the support and pulling of the copper tube by cooperating with the sleeve, sensor and clamp, realizing complete automation.
[0020] A detection sensor mounting base 9 is provided below the pipe sleeve bracket R8, and the copper pipe detection sensor 5 is mounted on the detection sensor mounting base 9. A copper pipe clamp cylinder 3 is provided below the pipe sleeve bracket R8, and two copper pipe clamps 2 are connected to the right side of the copper pipe clamp cylinder 3. Through this structure, automated transportation is achieved by setting up a support and pulling mechanism.
[0021] Working principle: When using this technical solution, the copper tube is first clamped in the guide sleeve 1 of the electrode protection tube support. After the copper tube detection sensor 5 detects the presence of the copper tube, the copper tube clamp 2 will pull the material. The support and pulling mechanism of this technical solution completes the support and pulling of the copper tube through the cooperation of the sleeve, sensor and clamp, realizing complete automation. By setting up a support and pulling mechanism, automated transportation is achieved.
[0022] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A support and pulling mechanism for an automatic electrode changing tube in an electrical discharge machining (EDM) drilling process, characterized in that, include: The electrode tube support guide sleeve (1) and the gripper cylinder mounting plate (10) are connected to the lower part of the gripper cylinder mounting plate (10). The front side of the gripper cylinder mounting plate (10) is connected to the long stroke gripper cylinder copper tube support and pulling mechanism (4) near the left and right sides respectively. The front side of the pulling mechanism (4) on the right side is provided with a tube sleeve bracket L (6), and the front side of the pulling mechanism (4) on the left side is provided with a tube sleeve bracket R (8). The lower part of the tube sleeve bracket R (8) is provided with a copper tube clamp cylinder (3), and two copper tube clamps (2) are connected to the right side of the copper tube clamp cylinder (3).
2. The automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode protection tube support guide sleeve (1) is connected to the middle of the front side of the copper tube cylinder mounting seat R (7). A copper tube detection sensor (5) is provided on the left side of the electrode protection tube support guide sleeve (1). The guide opening of the electrode protection tube support guide sleeve (1) is set from top to bottom.
3. The automatic electrode tube support and pulling mechanism for EDM drilling according to claim 1, characterized in that, A detection sensor mounting base (9) is provided below the protective sleeve bracket R (8), and the copper pipe detection sensor (5) is mounted on the detection sensor mounting base (9).