Rapid locking and positioning structure for stand column of gantry machining center

By designing a quick-locking and positioning structure for the column of the gantry machining center, the problems of inflexible column positioning and lack of storage space were solved, enabling multiple clamping methods and all-round dust collection, thereby improving processing efficiency and environmental cleanliness.

CN224144123UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21MORINO PRECISION MASCH (WUXI) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
MORINO PRECISION MASCH (WUXI) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

The column positioning structure of traditional gantry machining centers is not flexible enough, cannot meet different processing needs, lacks storage space and dust collection function, which affects processing efficiency and the environment.

Method used

A quick-locking and positioning structure for the column of a gantry machining center was designed. It adopts a moving mechanism, a lifting component, a dust collection mechanism, and a positioning component to achieve multiple clamping methods, storage functions, and all-round dust collection. Stability is ensured by motor drive and cylinder locking.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible clamping according to the size of the sheet material, improves processing efficiency, ensures the cleanliness and stability of the processing environment, and enhances the adaptability and functionality of the column.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gantry machining center stand column rapid locking and positioning structure which comprises a portal frame, symmetrical stand columns are arranged at the bottom of the portal frame, a side mounting plate is arranged on one sides of the stand columns, a positioning plate is arranged on one side of the side mounting plate, and a second lifting assembly is arranged on the positioning plate. One side of the second lifting assembly is connected with object placing plates and drives the object placing plates to conduct lifting operation, an adapter plate is connected between the object placing plates, a dust collection mechanism is arranged at one end of the adapter plate, continuous dust collection is conducted on the operation through the dust collection mechanism, the clamping and positioning environment of the operation is improved, positioning assemblies are arranged on the object placing plates, and the positioning assemblies are arranged on the object placing plates. A single large-size plate can be fixed or two small-size plates can be independently fixed through the positioning assembly, and the clamping device has the advantages that combined or independent clamping and positioning can be achieved, clamping is flexible, meanwhile, free lifting is achieved, the clamping device is suitable for machining of the plates of different sizes and continuous dust collection operation, it is guaranteed that the clamping environment is stable, and the influence of sweeps is avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of gantry machining technology, and more specifically, it relates to a quick-locking and positioning structure for the column of a gantry machining center. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the operation of gantry machining centers, the positioning and locking of the columns are key factors in ensuring machining accuracy. Traditional column positioning structures have many problems. First, in terms of clamping, the clamping methods are not flexible enough. Most can only perform a single clamping method, either independent clamping or combined clamping, but cannot effectively balance both. This necessitates changing different clamping devices to meet different machining requirements, greatly reducing machining efficiency.

[0003] Secondly, existing column structures lack effective storage space, making it difficult to place auxiliary tools or small parts to be processed during the machining process. Furthermore, the machining process generates a large amount of dust, and traditional column structures often lack integrated dust extraction capabilities. The presence of dust not only affects the machining environment but may also cause workpiece clamping issues due to the generated iron filings and dust. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a quick-locking and positioning structure for the column of a gantry machining center, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a quick-locking and positioning structure for the columns of a gantry machining center, comprising a gantry frame, symmetrical columns at the bottom of the gantry frame, a base at the bottom of each column, a moving mechanism on the gantry frame, a movable lifting seat connected to the moving end of the moving mechanism, the movable lifting seat being slidably engaged with the top of the gantry frame via a sliding assembly consisting of a slider and a slide rail, a side mounting frame above the movable lifting seat, symmetrical electric telescopic rods at the top of the side mounting frames, the extended ends of the electric telescopic rods connected to the movable lifting seat, a first lifting assembly on the side mounting frame, the first lifting assembly being connected to a lifting plate, and the lifting... The plate slides on one side of the side mounting bracket via a sliding kit. A symmetrical driver is provided on one side of the lifting plate, and a cutter head is installed on the driving end of the driver for milling and drilling operations. A side mounting plate is provided on one side of the column, and a positioning plate is provided on one side of the side mounting plate. A second lifting assembly is provided on the positioning plate, and a storage plate is connected to one side of the second lifting assembly, which drives the storage plate to lift and lower. A transition plate is connected between the storage plates, and a dust collection mechanism is provided at one end of the transition plate to continuously collect dust and improve the clamping and positioning environment of the operation. A positioning assembly is provided on the storage plate, which can fix a single large-sized plate or two small-sized plates independently.

[0006] As an optional solution of this utility model, the moving mechanism includes a mounting base installed on one side of the gantry frame, a first lead screw is provided on the mounting base, one end of the first lead screw is connected to a first motor installed on one side of the mounting base through a coupling, and the first lead screw is threaded into the moving hoisting seat.

[0007] As an optional solution of this utility model, the first lifting assembly includes a second motor installed on the top of the side mounting frame. The drive end of the second motor is connected to a second lead screw through a coupling. The bottom of the second lead screw is positioned by a bearing seat. A lead screw sleeve is threaded onto the second lead screw, and a lifting plate is connected to one side of the lead screw sleeve.

[0008] As an optional solution of this utility model, the second lifting assembly includes a third motor mounted on the positioning plate. The driving end of the third motor is connected to a driving gear. A rack meshes with one side of the driving gear. The rack is fixed on a slide block. The slide block is slidably fitted on a guide rail mounted on one side of the column. A partition is provided on the slide block. A shelf is fixed on one side of the partition. A symmetrical limiting seat is provided at the bottom of one side of the column to limit the minimum height of the shelf block's descent.

[0009] As an optional solution of this utility model, the dust collection mechanism includes a dust collection box, which is mounted on an adapter plate. A vacuum cleaner is connected to one side of the dust collection box, and a dust collection hood is connected to the other side of the dust collection box. The dust collection range of the dust collection hood includes two storage plates and the adapter plate.

[0010] As an optional solution of this utility model, the positioning component includes an adjusting seat, which is installed in the center of the shelf. An adjusting cavity is provided in the center of the shelf and communicates with the adjusting seat. A positive and negative threaded rod is installed in the adjusting seat. One end of the positive and negative threaded rod is connected to a fourth motor installed on one side of the adjusting seat through a coupling. Symmetrical adjusting frames are threaded on the positive and negative threaded surfaces of the positive and negative threaded rods. A sliding rod on the adjusting frame is slidably engaged in the shelf, and one end of the sliding rod is connected to a limiting plate. The limiting plate is slidably engaged in the limiting opening of the shelf, and the limiting plate fixes and limits the two sides of the plate. A cylinder is also installed on the shelf, and a pressure plate is connected to the cylinder's extension end. The pressure plate presses the top of the plate tightly.

[0011] As an optional solution of this utility model, the adjustment cavity is provided with symmetrical adsorption tubes, which extend to the surface of the placement plate as adsorption ports. The bottom of the adsorption tube is connected to an air inlet pipe, and an air inlet valve is provided at one end of the air inlet pipe for air suction adsorption through an external air source.

[0012] As an optional solution of this utility model, one end of the shelf is provided with a through slot, and both ends of the adapter plate are provided with protrusions that cooperate with the through slot.

[0013] This utility model provides a quick-locking and positioning structure for the column of a gantry machining center, which has the following advantages:

[0014] Depending on the size of the sheet material, it can be clamped independently or in combination using the placement plate. The cylinder drives the clamping plate to press down, while the fourth motor on one side of the adjusting seat drives the forward and reverse threaded rods to rotate, which in turn drives the limiting plate to lock and position quickly. An external air source is connected through the air inlet pipe at the bottom of the suction tube to perform vacuum extraction, which allows the sheet material to be quickly adsorbed onto the placement plate, further ensuring overall stability. The third motor can drive the entire placement plate to move and adjust the height. During operation, the vacuum cleaner on the adapter plate, combined with the vacuum hood, can perform all-round dust removal. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view (AA) of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a BB cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Gantry frame; 2. Column; 201. Base; 202. Limiting seat; 3. Sliding assembly; 4. Mounting seat; 401. First motor; 402. First lead screw; 5. Movable hoisting seat; 6. Electric telescopic rod; 7. Side mounting frame; 701. Second motor; 702. Second lead screw; 703. Lead screw sleeve; 8. Lifting plate; 9. Driver; 901. Cutter head; 10. Side mounting plate; 11. Positioning plate; 111. Third motor; 112. Drive gear; 12. Guide rail; 13. Slide; 131. Rack; 132. Partition; 14. Shelf; 141. Cylinder; 142. Pressure plate; 143. Adjustment seat; 144. Fourth motor; 145. Positive and negative threaded rods; 146. Adjustment frame; 147. Limiting plate; 148. Adsorption tube; 149. Air inlet pipe; 15. Adapter plate; 151. Dust collection box; 152. Vacuum cleaner; 153. Dust collection hood; 16. Plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a quick-locking and positioning structure for the columns of a gantry machining center, including a gantry frame 1, symmetrical columns 2 at the bottom of the gantry frame 1, a base 201 at the bottom of the columns 2, a moving mechanism on the gantry frame 1, a moving end of the moving mechanism connected to a moving lifting seat 5, the moving mechanism including a mounting seat 4 installed on one side of the gantry frame 1, a first lead screw 402 on the mounting seat 4, one end of the first lead screw 402 connected to a first motor 401 installed on one side of the mounting seat 4 via a coupling, the first lead screw 402 threadedly engaged in the moving lifting seat 5, the moving lifting seat 5 slidably engaged on the top of the gantry frame 1 via a sliding kit 3, the sliding kit 3 consisting of a slider and a slide rail, a side mounting frame 7 above the moving lifting seat 5, symmetrical electric telescopic rods 6 on the top of the side mounting frame 7, the extended end of the electric telescopic rods 6 connected to the moving lifting seat 5, a first lifting assembly on the side mounting frame 7, the first lifting assembly connected to a lifting plate 8.

[0025] The first lifting assembly includes a second motor 701 installed on the top of the side mounting frame 7. The drive end of the second motor 701 is connected to a second lead screw 702 via a coupling. The bottom of the second lead screw 702 is positioned by a bearing seat. A lead screw sleeve 703 is threaded onto the second lead screw 702. A lifting plate 8 is connected to one side of the lead screw sleeve 703. The lifting plate 8 is slidably engaged with one side of the side mounting frame 7 via a sliding kit 3. A symmetrical driver 9 is provided on one side of the lifting plate 8. A cutter head 901 is installed on the drive end of the driver 9, and milling and drilling operations are performed through the cutter head 901. A side mounting plate 10 is provided on one side of the column 2. A positioning plate 11 is provided on one side of the side mounting plate 10. A second lifting assembly is provided on the positioning plate 11. A storage plate 14 is connected to one side of the second lifting assembly, which drives the storage plate 14 to perform lifting operations.

[0026] The second lifting assembly includes a third motor 111 mounted on a positioning plate 11. The drive end of the third motor 111 is connected to a drive gear 112. A rack 131 meshes with one side of the drive gear 112. The rack 131 is fixed on a slide block 13. The slide block 13 is slidably fitted onto a guide rail 12 mounted on one side of the column 2. A partition 132 is provided on the slide block 13. A shelf 14 is fixed on one side of the partition 132. A symmetrical limiting seat 202 is provided at the bottom of one side of the column 2. The limiting seat 202 limits the minimum height of the shelf 14 from falling. A connecting plate 15 is connected between the shelf blocks 14. A through slot is provided at one end of the shelf block 14. Both ends of the connecting plate 15 are provided with bosses that cooperate with the through slot. A dust collection mechanism is provided at one end of the connecting plate 15. The dust collection mechanism continuously collects dust during operation, improving the clamping and positioning environment of the operation.

[0027] The vacuuming mechanism includes a vacuum box 151, which is mounted on an adapter plate 15. A vacuum cleaner 152 is connected to one side of the vacuum box 151, and a vacuum hood 153 is connected to the other side. The vacuum hood 153 has a vacuuming range that includes two storage plates 14 and the adapter plate 15, ensuring comprehensive suction. The storage plates 14 are equipped with positioning components, which can be used to fix a single large-sized plate 16 or two small-sized plates 16 independently to prevent shaking and allow for flexible installation.

[0028] The positioning assembly includes an adjusting seat 143, which is installed in the center of the shelf 14. An adjusting cavity is located in the center of the shelf 14 and is connected to the adjusting seat 143. A threaded rod 145 is installed inside the adjusting seat 143. One end of the threaded rod 145 is connected via a coupling to a fourth motor 144 installed on one side of the adjusting seat 143. Symmetrical adjusting frames 146 are threaded onto the positive and negative surfaces of the threaded rod 145. A sliding rod on the adjusting frame 146 slides within the shelf 14, and one end of the sliding rod is connected to a limiting plate 147. The 147 slides within the limiting opening of the shelf 14, fixing and limiting both sides of the plate 16. A cylinder 141 is also installed on the shelf 14. The cylinder 141 is connected to a pressure plate 142 at its extension end. The pressure plate 142 presses the top of the plate 16 tightly. Symmetrical adsorption tubes 148 are provided in the adjustment cavity. The adsorption tubes 148 extend to the surface of the shelf 14 as adsorption ports. The bottom of the adsorption tubes 148 is connected to an air inlet pipe 149. An air inlet valve is provided at one end of the air inlet pipe 149. Air is drawn and adsorbed through an external air source to further fix the plate 16.

[0029] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows: When processing small-sized plates, they are independently clamped using the placement plate 14. The cylinder 141 is started to drive the clamping plate to press down, while the fourth motor 144 on one side of the adjusting seat 143 drives the positive and negative threaded rods 145 to rotate, which drives the limiting plate 147 to quickly lock and position. In order to ensure the stability of the plate 16, an external air source is connected through the air inlet pipe 149 at the bottom of the adsorption pipe 148 to perform vacuuming, so that the plate 16 is quickly adsorbed on the placement plate 14, ensuring overall stability. The third motor 111 can be started to move the placement plate 14 as a whole and adjust the height. During the operation, the vacuum cleaner 152 on the adapter plate 15 is combined with the dust hood 153 to perform all-round dust collection. If large-sized plates are encountered, two placement plates 14 can be combined for positioning to increase the clamping range. After positioning is completed, the drill and milling operation is performed by the freely movable and lifting cutter head 901 on the gantry frame 1.

[0030] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gantry machining center column quick locking positioning structure, comprising a gantry (1), the bottom of the gantry (1) is provided with symmetrical columns (2), the bottom of the column (2) is provided with a base (201), characterized in that: A moving mechanism is provided on the gantry frame (1). The moving end of the moving mechanism is connected to a moving hoisting seat (5). The moving hoisting seat (5) is slidably fitted on the top of the gantry frame (1) via a sliding kit (3). The sliding kit (3) consists of a slider and a slide rail. A side mounting frame (7) is provided above the moving hoisting seat (5). A symmetrical electric telescopic rod (6) is provided on the top of the side mounting frame (7). The extension end of the electric telescopic rod (6) is connected to the moving hoisting seat (5). A first lifting assembly is provided on the side mounting frame (7). The first lifting assembly is connected to a lifting plate (8). The lifting plate (8) is slidably fitted on one side of the side mounting frame (7) via the sliding kit (3). A symmetrical driver (9) is provided on one side of the lifting plate (8). The drive end is equipped with a cutter head (901) for milling and drilling operations. A side mounting plate (10) is provided on one side of the column (2), and a positioning plate (11) is provided on one side of the side mounting plate (10). A second lifting component is provided on the positioning plate (11), and a storage plate (14) is connected to one side of the second lifting component, which drives the storage plate (14) to perform lifting operations. A transition plate (15) is connected between the storage plates (14), and a dust collection mechanism is provided at one end of the transition plate (15). The dust collection mechanism continuously collects dust for the operation, improving the clamping and positioning environment of the operation. A positioning component is provided on the storage plate (14), which can fix a single large-size plate (16) or two small-size plates (16) independently.

2. The gantry machining center column quick locking positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes a mounting base (4) installed on one side of the gantry (1), and a first lead screw (402) is provided on the mounting base (4). One end of the first lead screw (402) is connected to a first motor (401) installed on one side of the mounting base (4) via a coupling. The first lead screw (402) is threaded into the moving hoisting seat (5).

3. The gantry machining center column quick locking positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first lifting assembly includes a second motor (701) installed on the top of the side mounting frame (7). The drive end of the second motor (701) is connected to a second lead screw (702) via a coupling. The bottom of the second lead screw (702) is positioned by a bearing seat. A lead screw sleeve (703) is threaded onto the second lead screw (702). One side of the lead screw sleeve (703) is connected to a lifting plate (8).

4. The gantry machining center column quick locking positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second lifting assembly includes a third motor (111) mounted on a positioning plate (11). The driving end of the third motor (111) is connected to a drive gear (112). A rack (131) meshes with one side of the drive gear (112). The rack (131) is fixed on a slide (13). The slide (13) is slidably fitted on a guide rail (12) mounted on one side of the column (2). A partition (132) is provided on the slide (13). A shelf (14) is fixed on one side of the partition (132). A symmetrical limiting seat (202) is provided at the bottom of one side of the column (2). The limiting seat (202) limits the minimum height to which the shelf (14) descends.

5. The gantry machining center column quick locking positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuuming mechanism includes a vacuum box (151), which is mounted on a transfer plate (15). A vacuum cleaner (152) is connected to one side of the vacuum box (151), and a vacuum hood (153) is connected to the other side of the vacuum box (151). The vacuuming range of the vacuum hood (153) includes two storage plates (14) and the transfer plate (15).

6. The gantry machining center column quick locking positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component includes an adjusting seat (143), which is installed in the center of the shelf (14). An adjusting cavity is provided in the center of the shelf (14) and communicates with the adjusting seat (143). A positive and negative threaded rod (145) is installed inside the adjusting seat (143). One end of the positive and negative threaded rod (145) is connected via a coupling to a fourth motor (144) installed on one side of the adjusting seat (143). The positive and negative threaded surfaces of the positive and negative threaded rod (145) are threaded with symmetrical adjustment... The adjustment frame (146) has a sliding rod that is slidably fitted inside the shelf (14), and one end of the sliding rod is connected to a limiting plate (147). The limiting plate (147) is slidably fitted inside the limiting port of the shelf (14), and the limiting plate (147) fixes and limits the two sides of the plate (16). The shelf (14) is also equipped with a cylinder (141), and the cylinder (141) has a pressure plate (142) connected to its push-out end. The pressure plate (142) presses the top of the plate (16) tightly.

7. The gantry machining center column quick locking positioning structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The regulating cavity is provided with symmetrical adsorption tubes (148), which extend to the surface of the placement plate (14) as adsorption ports. The bottom of the adsorption tubes (148) is connected to an air inlet pipe (149), and an air inlet valve is provided at one end of the air inlet pipe (149) for air suction adsorption through an external air source.

8. The gantry machining center column quick locking positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shelf (14) has a through slot at one end, and the adapter plate (15) has protrusions at both ends that cooperate with the through slot.