Automatic tool setting device used for being matched with key machining

By designing an automatic tool setting device that includes a lifting plate and a worm gear transmission system, the problems of inaccurate height adjustment of the infrared laser pointer and poor stability of the drive box were solved, achieving fast and accurate tool setting operation with good stability.

CN224144150UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21MAANSHAN LEIHENG MASCH TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
MAANSHAN LEIHENG MASCH TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing automatic tool setting devices cannot accurately control the height adjustment of the infrared laser pointer during key machining, and the drive box has poor installation stability, which affects the efficiency of use.

Method used

An automatic tool setting device was designed, comprising a gasket, a mounting plate, a lifting plate, and a worm gear transmission system. By rotating the handle, the worm is driven to rotate, thereby achieving precise movement of the lifting plate. The height of the infrared laser pointer is adjusted by reading the scale lines, and self-locking is achieved by combining the threaded connection of the threaded rod.

Benefits of technology

It achieves rapid and precise height adjustment and self-locking of the infrared laser pointer, improves tool setting efficiency, and ensures the stability and ease of operation of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic tool setting device for cooperating with key processing, which comprises a gasket and a driving box, one side of the gasket is provided with a mounting piece, the bottom of the driving box is provided with two mounting blocks, the mounting piece is provided with a mounting groove, the outer side of the mounting piece is provided with a limiting assembly, the top of the driving box is provided with a groove, and a lifting plate is slidably arranged in the groove. A cavity is formed in the lower side of the interior of the driving box, a threaded rod is rotationally arranged on the lower side wall of the cavity, a threaded hole is formed in the bottom of the lifting plate, a worm is arranged in the cavity, the threaded rod is sleeved with a worm gear, the worm gear is meshed with the worm, scale marks are arranged on the outer side of the lifting plate, and an assembling disc is arranged on the top of the lifting plate. An infrared laser pen is inserted into the assembly disc; the height position of the infrared laser pen can be quickly and accurately read through the scale marks on the outer side surface of the lifting plate, the height position of the infrared laser pen can be known in real time, height adjustment of the infrared laser pen has self-locking performance, no additional structure is needed, operation is easy, and use stability is good.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machining technology, and in particular to an automatic tool setting device for machining mating keys. Background Technology

[0002] In the mechanical field, mating keys are common mechanical connecting elements, mainly used to achieve circumferential fixation between shafts and parts on the shaft, and to transmit motion and torque. They work by having the side of the key mate with the side of the shaft keyway and the hub keyway, enabling synchronous rotation of the shaft and its transmission components (such as gears and pulleys). Tool setting accuracy is crucial during mating key machining, ensuring the quality and precision of the key's machining. The purpose of tool setting is to determine the position of the program origin in the machine tool coordinate system. The tool setting point can be set on the workpiece, the fixture, or the machine tool. During tool setting, the tool setting point should coincide with the tool position point for better machining.

[0003] Manual tool setting requires aligning the tool tip with the center of the bar stock, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. Therefore, a tool setting device is added to the tool assembly shim to improve tool setting efficiency. For example, the utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN217224752U discloses an automatic tool setting device that uses an easily detachable infrared laser pointer attached to the shim for tool setting assistance, and adjusts the height of the light source to the height of the tool tip for easy tool setting. However, this device, as existing technology, has certain inconveniences in use. It cannot precisely control the height adjustment of the infrared laser pointer, and the rotational self-locking of the drive gear requires an additional structure. The installation stability of the drive box is poor, affecting its use. The drive box needs to have good installation stability and be easy to disassemble and assemble. Therefore, we designed an automatic tool setting device for key machining. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic tool setting device for machining mating keys, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic tool setting device for machining mating keys includes a shim and a drive box. One side of the shim has a mounting plate. The bottom of the drive box has two mounting blocks. The mounting plate has mounting grooves for the mounting blocks to be inserted into. A limiting component for fixing the mounting blocks is provided on the outer side of the mounting plate. A groove is formed at the center of the top of the drive box, and a corresponding lifting plate slides within the groove. A cavity is formed on the lower side of the drive box, and the groove communicates with the cavity. A threaded rod is rotatably provided at the center of the lower side wall of the cavity, with the other end of the threaded rod extending into the groove. A threaded hole matching the threaded rod is formed at the bottom of the lifting plate. A worm gear is rotatably provided between the left and right side walls of the cavity, and a worm wheel is fitted around the threaded rod, meshing with the worm gear. A scale line is provided on the outer surface of the lifting plate along the vertical direction. An assembly plate is provided on the top of the lifting plate, and an infrared laser pointer is inserted into the assembly plate.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: the limiting component includes two insert rods that are slidably inserted into the outer surface of the mounting plate, one end of each insert rod is inserted into a corresponding mounting groove, and the other ends of the two insert rods are connected to a pull plate. The outer surface of the mounting block is provided with a limiting socket for insert rods to be inserted, and a spring is sleeved on the outside of the insert rods.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model: one end of the worm gear is provided with a rotating shaft, and the other end of the rotating shaft extends through to the outside of the cavity and is connected to a rotating handle.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model: one end of the spring is connected to the outer surface of the mounting plate, and the other end is connected to the outer surface of the pulling plate.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, a protrusion is provided at the top center of the pull plate.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the handle is rotatably mounted on the outer surface of the drive box.

[0012] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the groove opening is a square structure.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The protrusion in this device allows the operator to easily move the pull plate by hand, making it convenient to use. When the protrusion is moved outward, the pull plate and the insert rod move outward, so that the insert rod is no longer in the mounting slot. This allows the mounting block to be easily inserted into or removed from the mounting slot, which also facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the drive box, making it convenient to use. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the infrared laser pointer, rotating the handle drives the worm gear to rotate through the shaft, which in turn drives the worm wheel and the threaded rod to rotate. This allows the lifting plate to move vertically, and the height position of the infrared laser pointer can be quickly and accurately read through the scale lines on the outer surface of the lifting plate. In addition, the transmission cooperation of the worm wheel and worm gear and the threaded connection of the threaded rod make the height adjustment of the infrared laser pointer in this device self-locking, requiring no additional structure, making it simple to operate and providing good stability. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

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

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a partial structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of another partial structure of this utility model.

[0018] The components are: 1. Gasket; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Infrared laser pointer; 4. Assembly tray; 5. Pull plate; 6. Lifting plate; 7. Threaded rod; 8. Groove; 9. Cavity; 10. Worm gear; 11. Mounting block; 12. Limiting socket; 13. Worm wheel; 14. Shaft; 15. Handle; 16. Drive box; 17. Mounting slot; 18. Insert rod; 19. Protrusion; 20. Spring; 21. Scale line. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3In this embodiment of the present invention, an automatic tool setting device for machining mating keys includes a gasket 1 and a drive box 16. A mounting plate 2 is provided on one side of the gasket 1. Two mounting blocks 11 are provided at the bottom of the drive box 16. The mounting plate 2 has mounting grooves 17 for the mounting blocks 11 to be inserted into. A limiting component for fixing the mounting blocks 11 is provided on the outer side of the mounting plate 2. A groove 8 is provided at the center of the top of the drive box 16. The groove 8 has a square opening. A corresponding lifting plate 6 is slidably disposed within the groove 8. A [missing information - likely a design feature] is provided on the lower interior side of the drive box 16. The cavity 9 is connected to the groove 8. A threaded rod 7 is rotatably provided at the center of the lower side wall of the cavity 9, and the other end of the threaded rod 7 extends into the groove 8. The bottom of the lifting plate 6 is provided with a threaded hole that matches the threaded rod 7. A worm gear 10 is rotatably provided between the left and right side walls of the cavity 9. A worm wheel 13 is sleeved on the outside of the threaded rod 7 and meshes with the worm gear 10. The outer surface of the lifting plate 6 is provided with a scale line 21 along the vertical direction. The top of the lifting plate 6 is provided with an assembly plate 4, and an infrared laser pointer 3 is inserted into the assembly plate 4.

[0021] One end of the worm gear 10 is provided with a rotating shaft 14, and the other end of the rotating shaft 14 extends through to the outside of the cavity 9 and is connected to a rotating handle 15. The rotating handle 15 is rotatably disposed on the outer surface of the drive box 16.

[0022] The limiting assembly includes two insert rods 18 that are slidably inserted into the outer surface of the mounting plate 2. One end of each insert rod 18 is inserted into a corresponding mounting slot 17, and the other ends of the two insert rods 18 are connected to a pull plate 5. The outer surface of the mounting block 11 has a limiting insertion port 12 for inserting the insert rod 18. A spring 20 is sleeved on the outside of the insert rod 18. One end of the spring 20 is connected to the outer surface of the mounting plate 2, and the other end is connected to the outer surface of the pull plate 5. A protrusion 19 is provided at the top center of the pull plate 5. The protrusion 19 is designed to facilitate the operator to manually move the pull plate 5, making it convenient to use. When the protrusion 19 is moved outward, the pull plate 5 and the insert rod 18 are moved outward, so that the insert rod 18 is no longer in the mounting slot 17. This allows the mounting block 11 to be easily inserted into the mounting slot 17 or removed from the mounting slot 17, which also facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the drive box 16 and makes it convenient to use.

[0023] This device also has the following advantages: when the height of the infrared laser pointer 3 needs to be adjusted, rotating the handle 15 drives the worm gear 10 to rotate via the shaft 14, which in turn drives the worm wheel 13 and the threaded rod 7 to rotate. This allows the lifting plate 6 to move vertically, and the height position of the infrared laser pointer 3 can be quickly and accurately read through the scale line 21 on the outer surface of the lifting plate 6. In addition, the transmission cooperation of the worm wheel 13 and the worm gear 10, as well as the threaded connection of the threaded rod 7, make the height adjustment of the infrared laser pointer 3 self-locking, requiring no additional structure, simple to operate, and with good stability.

[0024] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic tool setting device for fitting key processing, comprising a spacer (1) and a driving box (16); characterized in that: The gasket (1) has a mounting plate (2) on one side, and the drive box (16) has two mounting blocks (11) at the bottom. The mounting plate (2) has a mounting groove (17) for the mounting block (11) to be inserted into. The outer side of the mounting plate (2) has a limiting component for fixing the mounting block (11). The drive box (16) has a groove (8) at the top center. A lifting plate (6) adapted to the groove (8) is slidably arranged in the groove (8). The drive box (16) has a cavity (9) on the lower side inside. The groove (8) and the cavity (9) are connected. The lower side of the cavity (9) A threaded rod (7) is rotatably provided at the center of the wall, and the other end of the threaded rod (7) extends into the groove (8). The bottom of the lifting plate (6) is provided with a threaded hole that matches the threaded rod (7). A worm gear (10) is rotatably provided between the left and right side walls of the cavity (9). A worm wheel (13) is sleeved on the outside of the threaded rod (7). The worm wheel (13) meshes with the worm gear (10). The outer surface of the lifting plate (6) is provided with a scale line (21) in the vertical direction. An assembly plate (4) is provided on the top of the lifting plate (6). An infrared laser pointer (3) is inserted in the assembly plate (4).

2. The automatic tool setting device for keyway machining according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting assembly includes two insert rods (18) that are slidably inserted into the outer surface of the mounting plate (2). One end of each insert rod (18) is inserted into the corresponding mounting groove (17). The other ends of the two insert rods (18) are connected to a pull plate (5). The outer surface of the mounting block (11) is provided with a limiting socket (12) for insert rods (18) to be inserted. A spring (20) is sleeved on the outside of the insert rods (18).

3. The automatic tool setting device for keyway machining according to claim 2, wherein: One end of the worm (10) is provided with a rotating shaft (14), and the other end of the rotating shaft (14) extends through to the outside of the cavity (9) and is connected to a rotating handle (15).

4. The automatic tool setting device for keyway machining according to claim 2, wherein: One end of the spring (20) is connected to the outer surface of the mounting plate (2), and the other end is connected to the outer surface of the pull plate (5).

5. The automatic tool setting device for keyway machining according to claim 4, wherein: The top center of the pull plate (5) is provided with a protrusion (19).

6. The automatic tool setting device for keyway machining according to claim 3, wherein: The handle (15) is rotatably mounted on the outer surface of the drive box (16).

7. The automatic tool setting device for keyway machining according to claim 1, wherein: The groove (8) has a square structure.

Citation Information

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  • Automatic tool setting device

    CN217224752U