Protective mechanism of vertical machining center

By designing a double-layer protective frame structure and cleaning components on a vertical machining center, the problem of difficult-to-clean contaminants on explosion-proof glass is solved, achieving automatic cleaning without stopping the machine, and improving the visibility and ease of cleaning of explosion-proof glass.

CN224115719UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14GAOFENG MACHINERY IND (HUAIAN) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

The explosion-proof glass of existing vertical machining centers is easily affected by contaminants during processing, making it difficult for operators to observe the processing situation and for the contaminants to be cleaned.

Method used

A protective mechanism for a vertical machining center was designed, which adopts a double-layer protective frame structure and uses cleaning rods and cleaning sponges to automatically clean the explosion-proof glass, thus preventing the equipment from stopping.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables the removal of contaminants from explosion-proof glass without stopping the machine during processing, improving the visibility and ease of cleaning of explosion-proof glass.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a vertical machining center protection mechanism, and relates to the technical field of numerical control machine tools, the vertical machining center protection mechanism comprises a guide assembly, the guide assembly comprises a fixing block, the fixing block is installed on a vertical machining center, a guide rod is fixed on the fixing block, the guide rod is connected with a guide block in a sliding mode, and the guide block is connected with the vertical machining center. And the guide block is fixed with the first protective frame. According to the vertical machining center protection mechanism, the double-layer protection effect is achieved through the explosion-proof glass on the first protection frame and the explosion-proof glass on the second protection frame, when pollutants appear on the explosion-proof glass on the first protection frame, the grip is pulled to make contact with the second protection frame only, at the moment, the second protection frame slides rightwards, and the pollutants on the explosion-proof glass on the first protection frame are removed. According to the explosion-proof glass cleaning device, the second protection frame drives the cleaning rod, the cleaning sponge and the fixing bolts to clean the explosion-proof glass on the first protection frame, the device does not need to stop running, pollutants on the explosion-proof glass of the first protection frame can be cleaned, and the visibility and the cleaning convenience of the explosion-proof glass are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a protective mechanism, specifically a protective mechanism for a vertical machining center, belonging to the field of CNC machine tool technology. Background Technology

[0002] A vertical machining center is a machining equipment equipped with a vertical spindle. It typically employs a fixed column structure, has a rectangular worktable, and lacks indexing rotation capabilities. It is primarily used for machining discs, sleeves, and sheet metal parts. This equipment generally features three linear motion axes and can machine helical shapes by mounting a rotary table on the worktable.

[0003] When a machining center operates at high speed, the chips that fly out during part processing, the coolant splashed out by the high-speed rotating tools, and the tools that break or are broken off by the workpiece can all pose certain dangers to the operator. To ensure the safety of the operator, machining centers are often equipped with protective mechanisms at the front of the machine housing.

[0004] Chinese Patent Publication CN219026813U discloses a protective mechanism for a vertical machining center. This protective mechanism provides double protection for the machine tool through the installation of explosion-proof glass. The internal explosion-proof glass can be removed for flexible use and has low limitations on usage scenarios. The protective mechanism is installed outside the machining center and connected to it, which can reduce the space occupied compared to external protection.

[0005] In practical applications, it has been found that while the aforementioned patent provides dual protection through explosion-proof glass, the glass is easily affected by contaminants because it is located on the side closest to the processing area. This makes it difficult for operators to observe the processing situation, and the contaminants on the explosion-proof glass are difficult to clean during processing. Therefore, a protective mechanism for vertical machining centers is proposed here. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model proposes a protective mechanism for a vertical machining center, which can clean contaminants on explosion-proof glass without stopping the equipment, thereby improving the visibility and ease of cleaning of the explosion-proof glass.

[0007] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a protective mechanism for a vertical machining center, including a guide assembly, the guide assembly including a fixed block, the fixed block being installed on the vertical machining center, a guide rod being fixed on the fixed block, a guide block being slidably connected to the guide rod, the guide block being fixed to a first protective frame, and buffer blocks being fixed at both ends of the fixed block, the outer contour of the buffer block being a cuboid.

[0008] The guide component is provided with a double-layer protective component, which includes a first protective frame and a groove in the horizontal direction.

[0009] The double-layer protective assembly also includes a second protective frame. Both the first and second protective frames are equipped with explosion-proof glass. A first slider is fixed on the second protective frame. The first slider is slidably connected to the first protective frame through a sliding groove. A cleaning rod is fixed to the right end of the second protective frame. The cleaning rod is in slidable contact with the first protective frame. A second slider is fixed to the left end of the cleaning rod. The second slider is slidably connected to the cleaning rod through a sliding groove.

[0010] A cleaning component is provided at the left end of the cleaning rod. The cleaning component includes a cleaning sponge and a fixing bolt. The cleaning sponge is fixed to the left end of the cleaning rod by the fixing bolt, and the cleaning sponge is in contact with the explosion-proof glass on the first protective frame.

[0011] An adjustment assembly is provided on the first and second protective frames. The adjustment assembly includes a slide rod, which is slidably connected to the first protective frame and the slide groove. A handle is fixed on the slide rod, and a tension spring is fixed between the handle and the second protective frame. The tension spring is sleeved on the slide rod.

[0012] This utility model provides a protective mechanism for a vertical machining center, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The protective mechanism of this vertical machining center achieves a double-layer protection effect through the explosion-proof glass on the first and second protective frames. When contaminants appear on the explosion-proof glass of the first protective frame, pull the handle so that the handle only contacts the second protective frame. At this time, slide the second protective frame to the right. The second protective frame will drive the cleaning rod, cleaning sponge, and fixing bolts to clean the explosion-proof glass on the first protective frame. This device can clean the contaminants on the explosion-proof glass of the first protective frame without stopping the equipment, improving the visibility and cleaning convenience of the explosion-proof glass. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first and second protective frames of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component structure of this utility model.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0020] 1. Guide assembly; 101. Fixing block; 102. Guide rod; 103. Guide block; 104. Buffer block;

[0021] 2. Double-layer protective assembly; 201. First protective frame; 202. Slide groove; 203. Second protective frame; 204. First slider; 205. Cleaning rod; 206. Second slider;

[0022] 207. Cleaning components; 2071. Cleaning sponge; 2072. Fixing bolts;

[0023] 208. Adjustment assembly; 2081. Slide bar; 2082. Grip; 2083. Tension spring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention proposes the following implementation scheme: a protective mechanism for a vertical machining center, including a guide component 1, the guide component 1 including a fixing block 101, the fixing block 101 being installed on the vertical machining center, a guide rod 102 being fixed on the fixing block 101, a guide block 103 being slidably connected to the guide rod 102, the guide block 103 being fixed to a first protective frame 201, and the guide block 103 sliding on the fixing block 101 under the drive of the first protective frame 201.

[0026] The fixed block 101 has buffer blocks 104 fixed at both ends. The outer contour of the buffer block 104 is a cuboid. The buffer block 104 can play a buffering role and prevent the guide block 103 from directly hitting the fixed block 101.

[0027] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The guide component 1 is provided with a double-layer protective component 2, which includes a first protective frame 201 and a groove 202 in the horizontal direction.

[0028] The double-layer protective assembly 2 also includes a second protective frame 203. Both the first protective frame 201 and the second protective frame 203 are equipped with explosion-proof glass. A first slider 204 is fixed on the second protective frame 203. The first slider 204 is slidably connected to the first protective frame 201 through a slide groove 202. The first slider 204 can slide in the slide groove 202.

[0029] A cleaning rod 205 is fixed to the right end of the second protective frame 203. When the second protective frame 203 slides, it will also drive the cleaning rod 205 to slide. The cleaning rod 205 slides in contact with the first protective frame 201. A second slider 206 is fixed to the left end of the cleaning rod 205. The second slider 206 is slidably connected to the cleaning rod 205 through the slide groove 202.

[0030] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 4 and Figure 5 A cleaning component 207 is provided at the left end of the cleaning rod 205. The cleaning component 207 includes a cleaning sponge 2071 and a fixing bolt 2072. The cleaning sponge 2071 is fixed to the left end of the cleaning rod 205 by the fixing bolt 2072. The cleaning sponge 2071 is in contact with the explosion-proof glass on the first protective frame 201. After the fixing bolt 2072 is removed, the cleaning sponge 2071 can be removed and then cleaned.

[0031] An adjustment component 208 is provided on the first protective frame 201 and the second protective frame 203. The adjustment component 208 includes a slide rod 2081, which is slidably connected to the first protective frame 201 and the slide groove 202. A handle 2082 is fixed on the slide rod 2081, and a tension spring 2083 is fixed between the handle 2082 and the second protective frame 203. The tension spring 2083 is sleeved on the slide rod 2081.

[0032] Specifically, under normal conditions, the slide bar 2081 is inserted into the first protective frame 201 and the second protective frame 203. At this time, pulling the handle 2082 will simultaneously move the first protective frame 201 and the second protective frame 203, thereby opening the processing area of ​​the vertical machining center.

[0033] When the explosion-proof glass of the first protective frame 201 needs to be cleaned, pull the handle 2082 so that the handle 2082 is disengaged from the first protective frame 201. At this time, move the handle 2082 to the right. The handle 2082 will only move the second protective frame 203, while the first protective frame 201 remains in place. The movement of the second protective frame 203 will also move the cleaning rod 205, the cleaning sponge 2071, and the fixing bolt 2072. Then, the moving cleaning sponge 2071 will clean the explosion-proof glass on the first protective frame 201.

[0034] Furthermore, the friction between the guide block 103 and the fixed block 101 is greater than the friction between the second protective frame 203, the cleaning rod 205, and the cleaning sponge 2071 on the first protective frame 201, thus preventing the first protective frame 201 from moving simultaneously under the action of friction.

[0035] Working principle: The central protective mechanism achieves double-layer protection through the explosion-proof glass on the first protective frame 201 and the second protective frame 203. When contaminants appear on the explosion-proof glass on the first protective frame 201, pull the handle 2082 so that the handle 2082 only contacts the second protective frame 203. At this time, slide the second protective frame 203 to the right. The second protective frame 203 will drive the cleaning rod 205 and the cleaning sponge 2071 to clean the explosion-proof glass on the first protective frame 201. This device can clean the contaminants on the explosion-proof glass of the first protective frame 201 without stopping the equipment, improving the visibility and cleaning convenience of the explosion-proof glass.

[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A protective mechanism for a vertical machining center, comprising a guide assembly (1), characterized in that: The guide component (1) is provided with a double-layer protective component (2), the double-layer protective component (2) includes a first protective frame (201), and the first protective frame (201) has a groove (202) in the horizontal direction; The double-layer protective assembly (2) further includes a second protective frame (203). Both the first protective frame (201) and the second protective frame (203) are equipped with explosion-proof glass. A first slider (204) is fixed on the second protective frame (203). The first slider (204) is slidably connected to the first protective frame (201) through a slide groove (202). A cleaning rod (205) is fixed to the right end of the second protective frame (203). The cleaning rod (205) is in slidable contact with the first protective frame (201). A cleaning component (207) is provided at the left end of the cleaning rod (205), and an adjustment component (208) is provided on the first protective frame (201) and the second protective frame (203).

2. The protective mechanism for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide assembly (1) includes a fixing block (101), which is mounted on a vertical machining center. A guide rod (102) is fixed on the fixing block (101), and a guide block (103) is slidably connected to the guide rod (102). The guide block (103) is fixed to the first protective frame (201).

3. The protective mechanism for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left end of the cleaning rod (205) is fixed with a second slider (206), which is slidably connected to the cleaning rod (205) through a groove (202).

4. The protective mechanism for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning component (207) includes a cleaning sponge (2071) and a fixing bolt (2072). The cleaning sponge (2071) is fixed to the left end of the cleaning rod (205) by the fixing bolt (2072). The cleaning sponge (2071) is in contact with the explosion-proof glass on the first protective frame (201).

5. A protective mechanism for a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (208) includes a slide rod (2081), which is slidably connected to the first protective frame (201) and the slide groove (202), and a handle (2082) is fixed on the slide rod (2081).

6. The protective mechanism for a vertical machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed block (101) has buffer blocks (104) fixed at both ends, and the outer contour of the buffer block (104) is a cuboid.

7. A protective mechanism for a vertical machining center according to claim 5, characterized in that: A tension spring (2083) is fixed between the grip (2082) and the second protective frame (203), and the tension spring (2083) is sleeved on the slide rod (2081).

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  • Protective mechanism of vertical machining center

    CN219026813U