Y-axis protection structure of movable column type vertical machining center

By adopting a bellows cover and linear guide support structure in a moving column vertical machining center, the reliability and lifespan issues of the scraper structure are solved, achieving effective dust protection, reducing production costs and improving the protective effect.

CN224144137UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21NANJING TENGYANG MACHINERY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING TENGYANG MACHINERY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional moving column vertical machining center scraper structures require scraping chips and bearing the weight of the Z-axis guard, resulting in poor reliability, short lifespan, and inability to completely prevent powder from entering non-machined areas when machining non-metallic materials such as graphite.

Method used

The accordion cover replaces the scraper structure. The weight of the accordion cover is supported by a linear guide rail and connected to the air duct at the bottom of the spindle box. The dust collector interface collects dust to ensure that dust does not enter the non-processing area.

Benefits of technology

It improves the service life of the bellows cover, reduces production costs, and effectively prevents dust from entering non-processing areas, thus enhancing the protective effect.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machine tool equipment, in particular to a movable column type vertical machining center Y-axis protective structure which comprises a spindle box, a first protective cover fixing plate and a second protective cover fixing plate, two symmetrically-arranged linear guide rails are fixedly installed on the top of the spindle box, and the two symmetrically-arranged linear guide rails are installed on the side edges of the spindle box respectively. A sliding block is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the linear guide rail, a fixing block is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the sliding block, organ shields are fixedly installed at the two ends of the first shield fixing plate and the two ends of the second shield fixing plate respectively, an air channel is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the spindle box, a dust inlet is formed in the front end of the air channel, and a dust collector connector is formed in the rear end of the air channel. The organ shield has the advantages that the linear guide rail completely supports the weight of the first shield fixing plate, compared with a traditional scraper structure which needs to bear the weight of the shield, the service life of the organ shield is effectively prolonged, and the production cost is reduced to a certain extent.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machine tool equipment, specifically a Y-axis protection structure for a moving column vertical machining center. Background Technology

[0002] Vertical machining centers come in a variety of structures. Currently, the main structures of vertical machining centers include traditional C-type vertical machining centers, moving column vertical machining centers, and small gantry vertical machining centers.

[0003] Currently, high-protection vertical machining centers with moving columns generally use a full-wall protective cover to separate the machining area from the non-machining area. The Y-axis generally uses a scraper structure to remove chips from the spindle box.

[0004] However, in traditional scraper structures, the scraper not only needs to scrape off chips, but also needs to bear the weight of the Z-axis guard, resulting in poor reliability and lifespan. At the same time, there are gaps between the scrapers, which cannot completely prevent powder from entering non-processing areas when processing non-metallic materials such as graphite. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a Y-axis protective structure for a moving column vertical machining center, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. In the traditional scraper structure, the scraper not only needs to scrape off chips, but also needs to bear the weight of the Z-axis guard, resulting in poor reliability and lifespan. At the same time, there are gaps between the scrapers, which cannot completely prevent powder from entering the non-processing area when processing non-metallic materials such as graphite.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a Y-axis protective structure for a moving column vertical machining center, comprising: a spindle box, a first protective cover fixing plate and a second protective cover fixing plate, two symmetrically arranged linear guides fixedly installed on the top of the spindle box, two symmetrically arranged linear guides respectively installed on the side of the spindle box, a slider fixedly installed on the upper surface of the linear guide, and a fixing block fixedly installed on the upper surface of the slider;

[0007] Bellows covers are fixedly installed at both ends of the first and second protective cover fixing plates, and an air duct is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the spindle box. A dust inlet is provided at the front end of the air duct, and a dust collector interface is provided at the rear end of the air duct.

[0008] Preferably, the first protective cover fixing plate is fixedly connected to four sliders on the spindle box by a fixing block.

[0009] Preferably, the second protective cover fixing plate is fixedly installed at the front end of the spindle box, the spindle body is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the front end of the spindle box, and the dust inlet is close to the spindle body.

[0010] Preferably, the slider drives the first protective cover fixing plate to move in the same direction through the moving position of the spindle box.

[0011] Preferably, the bellows cover covers the outer surface of the spindle box and the air duct.

[0012] Preferably, the first protective cover fixing plate drives the accordion cover to slide along the spindle box in a direction that moves closer to or further away from each other through the sliding cooperation of the linear guide rail and the slider.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This utility model proposes a Y-axis protection structure for a moving column vertical machining center;

[0015] By replacing the traditional scraper-type Y-axis guard with an accordion-type guard, and fixing the two ends of the accordion-type guard to a first guard fixing plate and a second guard fixing plate respectively, the first guard fixing plate is fixedly connected to four sliders on the spindle box via fixing blocks. The weight of the first guard fixing plate is supported by linear guides. When the spindle box moves up, down, left, or right for machining, the sliders move the first guard fixing plate, and the second guard fixing plate moves with the spindle box. Since the linear guides fully support the weight of the first guard fixing plate, compared to the traditional scraper structure which also needs to bear the weight of the guard... The reduced weight effectively extends the service life of the bellows cover and reduces production costs to some extent. While preventing dust from entering non-processing areas, the bottom of the spindle box is fixedly connected to the air duct, with the front end of the duct serving as the dust inlet and the rear end as the dust collector interface. Dust is collected during processing, and the dust inlet moves with the spindle. Because the dust inlet is close to the spindle, the dust generated during processing is collected centrally through the dust collector's output. Furthermore, the bellows cover completely encloses the spindle box and air duct, effectively preventing dust from entering non-processing areas and improving the protection of the spindle box. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the bellows cover of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the linear guide rail installation structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Spindle box; 2. Bellows cover; 3. Linear guide rail; 4. Slider; 5. Spindle body; 6. First cover fixing plate; 7. Second cover fixing plate; 8. Fixing block; 9. Dust inlet; 10. Air duct; 11. Dust collector interface. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a Y-axis protection structure for a moving column vertical machining center;

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] To extend the lifespan of the Y-axis guard, two symmetrically arranged linear guides 3 are fixedly installed on the top of the spindle box 1, and two symmetrically arranged linear guides 3 are installed on the sides of the spindle box 1. A slider 4 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of each linear guide 3, and a fixing block 8 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of each slider 4. The first guard fixing plate 6 is fixedly connected to the four sliders 4 on the spindle box 1 via the fixing blocks 8. The sliders 4 move in the same direction as the spindle box 1. The first guard fixing plate 6 moves in the same direction as the spindle box 1, and the sliding contact between the linear guides 3 and the sliders 4 causes the bellows guard 2 to slide along the spindle box 1 in directions that are closer to or further away from each other. The traditional Y-axis guard is replaced by an accordion guard 2. The two ends of the accordion guard 2 are fixed to the first guard fixing plate 6 and the second guard fixing plate 7 respectively. The first guard fixing plate 6 is fixedly connected to the four sliders 4 on the spindle box 1 through the fixing block 8. The weight of the first guard fixing plate 6 is supported by the linear guide rail 3. When the spindle box 1 moves up, down, left, and right for processing, the sliders 4 drive the first guard fixing plate 6 to move, and the second guard fixing plate 7 moves with the spindle box 1. Since the linear guide rail 3 fully supports the weight of the first guard fixing plate 6, compared with the traditional scraper structure which also needs to bear the weight of the guard, the service life of the accordion guard 2 is effectively improved.

[0026] Example 2:

[0027] To improve the protective effect of the Y-axis shield based on Embodiment 1, accordion shields 2 are fixedly installed at both ends of the first shield fixing plate 6 and the second shield fixing plate 7, respectively. An air duct 10 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the spindle box 1, with a dust inlet 9 at the front end and a dust collector interface 11 at the rear end. The second shield fixing plate 7 is fixedly installed at the front end of the spindle box 1, and the spindle body 5 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the front end of the spindle box 1. The dust inlet 9 is located near the spindle body 5. The bellows cover 2 covers the outer surface of the spindle box 1 and the air duct 10. Since the bottom of the spindle box 1 is fixedly connected to the air duct 10, and the front end of the air duct 10 is the dust inlet 9 and the rear end is the dust collector interface 11, dust is collected during processing. The dust inlet 9 moves with the spindle. Since the dust inlet 9 is close to the spindle, the dust generated during processing enters through the dust inlet 9 through the output of the dust collector and is collected in a concentrated manner. The bellows cover 2 completely covers the spindle box 1 and the air duct 10, which can completely prevent dust from entering the non-processing area.

[0028] Working Principle: In actual use, to improve the service life of the Y-axis guard, the traditional scraper guard is replaced with an accordion guard 2. The two ends of the accordion guard 2 are fixed to the first guard fixing plate 6 and the second guard fixing plate 7, respectively. The first guard fixing plate 6 is fixedly connected to four sliders 4 on the spindle box 1 via fixing blocks 8. The weight of the first guard fixing plate 6 is supported by linear guide rails 3. When the spindle box 1 moves up, down, left, or right during machining, the sliders 4 move the first guard fixing plate 6, and the second guard fixing plate 7 moves with the spindle box 1. Because the linear guide rails 3 fully support the weight of the first guard fixing plate 6, compared to the traditional… The scraper structure also needs to bear the weight of the cover, which effectively improves the service life of the bellows cover 2 and reduces production costs to a certain extent. In order to improve the protective effect of the Y-axis cover, since the bottom of the spindle box 1 is fixedly connected to the air duct 10, and the front end of the air duct 10 is the dust inlet 9 and the rear end is the dust collector interface 11, dust is collected during processing. The dust inlet 9 moves with the spindle. Since the dust inlet 9 is close to the spindle, the dust generated during processing enters the dust inlet 9 through the output of the dust collector and is collected in a concentrated manner. The bellows cover 2 completely covers the spindle box 1 and the air duct 10, which can completely prevent dust from entering the non-processing area and improve the protective effect of the spindle box 1.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A Y-axis protection structure of a traveling column type vertical machining center, characterized by: include: The spindle box (1), the first protective cover fixing plate (6) and the second protective cover fixing plate (7) are fixedly installed on the top of the spindle box (1). Two symmetrically arranged linear guides (3) are fixedly installed on the side of the spindle box (1). A slider (4) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the linear guide (3). A fixing block (8) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the slider (4). The first protective cover fixing plate (6) and the second protective cover fixing plate (7) are respectively fixedly installed with bellows cover (2), and the lower surface of the main shaft box (1) is fixedly installed with air duct (10). The front end of the air duct (10) is provided with dust inlet (9), and the rear end of the air duct (10) is provided with dust collector interface (11).

2. The Y-axis guard structure of a dynamic column type vertical machining center according to claim 1, wherein: The first protective cover fixing plate (6) is fixedly connected to the four sliders (4) on the spindle box (1) by fixing block (8).

3. The Y-axis protection structure of a moving column vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second protective cover fixing plate (7) is fixedly installed at the front end of the spindle box (1). The spindle body (5) is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the front end of the spindle box (1), and the dust inlet (9) is close to the spindle body (5).

4. The Y-axis guard structure of a dynamic column type vertical machining center according to claim 1, wherein: The slider (4) drives the first protective cover fixing plate (6) to move in the same direction through the moving position of the main shaft box (1).

5. The Y-axis guard structure of a dynamic column type vertical machining center according to claim 1, wherein: The bellows cover (2) covers the outer surface of the spindle box (1) and the air duct (10).

6. The Y-axis guard structure of a dynamic column type vertical machining center according to claim 1, wherein: The first protective cover fixing plate (6) drives the accordion cover (2) to slide along the main shaft box (1) in a direction that is closer to or further away from each other through the sliding cooperation of the linear guide rail (3) and the slider (4).