Crawler-type tool magazine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a crawler-type tool magazine, and relates to the tool magazine field, the crawler-type tool magazine comprises a tool magazine table and a tool apron, the interior of the tool apron is provided with a placing groove, the inner wall of the placing groove is provided with two groups of clamping plates, one side of each clamping plate is fixedly provided with a fastening plate, the bottom end of each fastening plate is connected with a clamping block, the outer wall of each fastening plate is connected with a driving rope, and the driving rope is connected with the clamping block. A winding wheel is arranged at the end of the driving rope, and a base is installed at the bottom of the containing groove. After an equipment worker places a tool into the tool apron, the rotating knob winds the driving rope through the winding wheel, so that the two sets of clamping plates move towards the two sides, the equipment worker places the tool into the placing groove of the tool apron and presses the tool downwards, and the base extrudes and moves the two sets of fastening plates towards the two sides; and clamping blocks are clamped into second clamping grooves, and then two sets of contracted first springs push fastening plates to move towards the center of a containing groove, so that the fastening plates extrude and fix the cutter.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tool magazines, specifically a tracked tool magazine. Background Technology

[0002] In advanced machining equipment such as CNC machining centers, the tool magazine is an important component. It can accurately provide the required tools to the machine tool spindle according to the needs of the machining process, which greatly improves machining efficiency and accuracy. It is an indispensable part of realizing automated machining.

[0003] Tracked tool magazines, named for their unique tool storage and transport structure resembling a track, are ideal for machine tools that frequently need to change various types and specifications of tools during complex machining tasks. Tracked tool magazines can quickly respond to this need, significantly shortening tool change time and thus improving overall machining efficiency. Tools are precisely mounted on tool holders in the tracked tool magazine, which are arranged in an orderly manner along the track. When the machine tool needs a specific tool, the tool magazine's control system drives the track to accurately transport the tool holder containing the target tool to the tool change position, allowing the machine tool to perform the tool change operation.

[0004] Currently, tracked tool magazines generally use tool holders to collect and store tools. Since the tools are directly hung inside the tool holder, the tools will shake when the tool magazine transports them, which can easily cause the tools to slip off. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a tracked tool magazine to solve the technical problem that tools are prone to shaking and falling off during the transportation of tools in a tracked tool magazine.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a tracked tool magazine, comprising a tool magazine platform and a tool holder. Two sets of turntables are arranged on the top of the tool magazine platform. A servo motor is connected to one side of each turntable. A track is fitted onto the outer wall of the turntable, and an mounting plate is fitted onto the outer wall of the track. A tool holder is fixed to one side of the mounting plate. A placement groove is formed inside the tool holder. Two sets of clamping plates are arranged on the inner wall of the placement groove. A fastening plate is fixed to one side of each clamping plate. A locking block is connected to the bottom end of the fastening plate. A drive rope is connected to the outer wall of the fastening plate. A winding wheel is provided at the end of the drive rope. A base is installed at the bottom of the placement groove. A first locking groove and a second locking groove are formed on the outer wall of the base.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the problem of tools easily shaking and falling off during the transportation of tools by the tracked tool magazine is solved. After the equipment operator places the tool inside the tool holder, the rotating knob winds up the drive rope through the winding wheel, causing the two sets of clamping plates to move to both sides. The equipment operator places the tool in the placement slot of the tool holder and presses the tool down. The base pushes the two sets of fastening plates to both sides and the locking block is locked into the second locking slot. Then, the two sets of retracting first springs push the fastening plates to move towards the center of the placement slot, so that the fastening plates press and fix the tool.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the clamping plate is arc-shaped and a gasket is installed on the outer wall of the clamping plate.

[0009] Preferably, after the tool is placed in the placement slot, two sets of arc-shaped clamping plates clamp and fix the tool, and the pads on the inner wall of the clamping plates protect the tool and reduce the clamping wear on the tool surface.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a first spring is connected to one side of the fastening plate, and when the first spring is in the initial state, the diameter of the clamping area of ​​the two sets of clamping plates is smaller than the diameter of the placement groove.

[0011] Preferably, when the drive rope is not pulling the fastening plate, the first spring pushes the clamping plate to retract toward the center of the placement groove.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that multiple sets of pulleys are installed on the outer wall of the drive rope, and the pulley surfaces are smooth.

[0013] Preferably, when the drive rope moves, multiple sets of pulleys protect the movement of the drive rope, reduce wear between the drive rope and the inside of the cutter holder, and the pulleys can reduce the frictional resistance of the drive rope movement.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the ends of the drive ropes are all fixed to the outer wall of a set of winding reels.

[0015] Preferably, when the winding wheel rotates, it can simultaneously wind up the two sets of drive ropes, so that the fastening plates connected to the ends of the two sets of drive ropes can move synchronously.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that a rotating rod is provided on one side of the winding wheel, and a knob is fixed at the end of the rotating rod.

[0017] Preferably, when the clamping plate needs to be moved to both sides, simply turn the knob. The knob drives the rotating rod to rotate, and the rotating rod drives the winding wheel to wind up the drive rope, thereby causing the clamping plate to move to both sides.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that the base is provided with a second spring, and when the second spring is in its initial state, the base is located at its highest position.

[0019] Preferably, when the fastening plate is displaced to both sides inside the tool holder, the second spring pushes the base upward, so that the tool placed on the top of the base can be moved to the top of the placement slot, thereby facilitating the removal of the tool by the equipment personnel.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that the first card slot is located below the second card slot, and the inner wall of the top of the first card slot is inclined.

[0021] Preferably, when the base moves downward, the base can push the fastening plate to one side through the inclined inner wall at the top of the first slot.

[0022] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:

[0023] 1. This utility model solves the problem of tools easily shaking and falling off during the transportation of tools in a tracked tool magazine by setting up a tool magazine platform, tool holder, fastening plate, base, clamping plate, drive rope, and winding wheel. After the equipment operator places the tool inside the tool holder, the rotating knob winds up the drive rope through the winding wheel, causing the two sets of clamping plates to move to both sides. The equipment operator places the tool in the placement slot of the tool holder and presses the tool down. The base squeezes the two sets of fastening plates to both sides and the locking block is locked into the second locking slot. Then, the two sets of retracting first springs push the fastening plates to move towards the center of the placement slot, so that the fastening plates squeeze and fix the tool.

[0024] 2. This utility model, by setting up a toothed column, a rack, a button, and a third spring, allows the button to be pressed into the tool holder when the fastening plate needs to be released from fixing the tool inside the slot. The button drives the rack to move, and during the movement of the rack, the rack drives the toothed column to rotate. The toothed column drives the first bevel gear to rotate through the second bevel gear at the end, so that the winding wheel winds up the drive rope, thereby reducing the workload of the equipment operator in rotating the winding wheel. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall tool magazine of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall tool holder of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the tool holder of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the base of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a partial sectional view of the tool holder of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the bottom end of the tool holder of this utility model.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 1. Tool magazine table; 101. Turntable; 102. Track; 103. Servo motor; 2. Tool holder; 201. Mounting plate; 202. Placement slot; 3. Fastening plate; 301. Locking block; 302. First spring; 4. Clamping plate; 401. Washer; 5. Base; 501. Second spring; 502. First slot; 503. Second slot; 6. Drive rope; 601. Pulley; 602. Rewinding wheel; 603. Rotating rod; 604. Knob; 7. First bevel gear; 701. Second bevel gear; 702. Gear column; 703. Rack; 704. Button; 705. Moving block; 706. Third spring. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0035] First embodiment:

[0036] Please see Figure 1 — Figure 4The system includes a tool magazine 1 and a tool holder 2. The top of the tool magazine 1 has two sets of turntables 101. A servo motor 103 is connected to one side of each turntable 101. A track 102 is fitted onto the outer wall of the turntable 101, and a mounting plate 201 is fitted onto the outer wall of the track 102. A tool holder 2 is fixed to one side of the mounting plate 201. A placement slot 202 is opened inside the tool holder 2. Two sets of clamping plates 4 are installed on the inner wall of the placement slot 202. A fastening plate 3 is fixed to one side of each clamping plate 4. A locking block 301 is connected to the bottom end of the fastening plate 3. A drive rope 6 is connected to the outer wall of the fastening plate 3. A winding wheel 602 is installed at the end of the drive rope 6. A base 5 is installed at the bottom of the placement slot 202. The outer wall of the base 5 is... The device is equipped with a first slot 502 and a second slot 503, which solves the problem that tools are prone to shaking and falling off when transporting tools in a tracked tool magazine. After the operator places the tool into the tool holder 2, the rotating knob 604 winds up the drive rope 6 through the winding wheel 602, causing the two sets of clamping plates 4 to move to both sides. The operator places the tool in the placement slot 202 of the tool holder 2 and presses the tool down. The base 5 pushes the two sets of fastening plates 3 to both sides, and the locking block 301 is engaged in the second slot 503. Then, the two sets of retracting first springs 302 push the fastening plates 3 to move towards the center of the placement slot 202, so that the fastening plates 3 press and fix the tool.

[0037] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 The clamping plate 4 is designed to be arc-shaped, and the outer wall of the clamping plate 4 is equipped with a gasket 401. When the tool is placed in the placement slot 202, the two sets of arc-shaped clamping plates 4 clamp and fix the tool, and the gasket 401 on the inner wall of the clamping plate 4 protects the tool and reduces the clamping wear of the clamping plate 4 on the tool surface.

[0038] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 A first spring 302 is connected to one side of the fastening plate 3. When the first spring 302 is in the initial state, the diameter of the clamping area of ​​the two sets of clamping plates 4 is smaller than the diameter of the placement groove 202. When the drive rope 6 does not pull the fastening plate 3, the first spring 302 pushes the clamping plate 4 toward the center of the placement groove 202 to retract.

[0039] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 Multiple sets of pulleys 601 are installed on the outer wall of the drive rope 6, and the surface of the pulleys 601 is smooth. When the drive rope 6 moves, the multiple sets of pulleys 601 protect the movement of the drive rope 6, reduce the wear between the drive rope 6 and the inside of the cutter holder 2, and the pulleys 601 can reduce the frictional resistance of the drive rope 6.

[0040] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3The ends of the drive ropes 6 are all fixed to the outer wall of a set of winding wheels 602. When the winding wheels 602 rotate, they can simultaneously wind up the two sets of drive ropes 6, so that the fastening plates 3 connected to the ends of the two sets of drive ropes 6 can move synchronously.

[0041] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 A rotating rod 603 is provided on one side of the winding wheel 602, and a knob 604 is fixed at the end of the rotating rod 603. When the clamping plate 4 needs to be moved to both sides, simply rotate the knob 604. The knob 604 drives the rotating rod 603 to rotate, and the rotating rod 603 drives the winding wheel 602 to wind up the drive rope 6, thereby causing the clamping plate 4 to move to both sides.

[0042] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The base 5 is equipped with a second spring 501. When the second spring 501 is in its initial state, the base 5 is in its highest position. When the fastening plate 3 moves to both sides inside the tool holder 2, the second spring 501 pushes the base 5 to move upward, so that the tool placed on the top of the base 5 can move to the top of the placement slot 202, thereby facilitating the removal of the tool by the equipment personnel.

[0043] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 The first slot 502 is located below the second slot 503, and the inner wall of the top of the first slot 502 is inclined. When the base 5 moves downward, the base 5 can push the fastening plate 3 to one side through the inclined inner wall of the top of the first slot 502.

[0044] Second embodiment:

[0045] Please see Figure 5 One end of the take-up reel 602 is fixed with a first bevel gear 7, and a second bevel gear 701 is connected to one side of the first bevel gear 7. A toothed column 702 is fixed to the end of the second bevel gear 701. A rack 703 is provided on the outer wall of the toothed column 702, and a button 704 is installed at one end of the rack 703. When it is necessary to release the fastening plate 3 from the fixation of the tool inside the placement slot 202, the button 704 is pressed into the tool holder 2. The button 704 drives the rack 703 to move. During the movement of the rack 703, the rack 703 drives the toothed column 702 to rotate. The toothed column 702 drives the first bevel gear 7 to rotate through the second bevel gear 701 at its end, so that the take-up reel 602 winds up the drive rope 6, thereby reducing the workload of the equipment personnel in rotating the take-up reel 602.

[0046] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6The end of the rack 703 is connected to a moving block 705, and the moving block 705 is provided with a third spring 706. When the rack 703 moves into the tool holder 2, the rack 703 drives the third spring 706 to retract through the moving block 705. When there is no external force pressing the button 704, the third spring 706 pushes the rack 703 to move outward through the moving block 705, so that the rack 703 can drive the tooth column 702 to rotate to its original position.

[0047] In practical operation, when the machine tool needs to change tools, the servo motor 103 drives the track 102 to rotate via the turntable 101, causing the track 102 to rotate and transport the tool holder 2 containing the required tool to the designated position. The operator manually rotates the knob 604, which drives the winding wheel 602 to rotate via the rotating rod 603. The winding wheel 602 winds up the drive ropes 6 on both sides, causing the fastening plate 3 to move to both sides. When the fastening plate 3 moves, it compresses and contracts the first spring 302. At the same time, the movement of the fastening plate 3 releases the locking block 301 at the bottom of the fastening plate 3 from fixing the base 5. Since the second spring 501 at the bottom of the base 5 is in a contracted state, the second spring 501 pushes the base 5 upward, and the base 5 pushes the tool to the designated position. The top of the placement slot 202 facilitates the removal of the tool by the equipment personnel. When the equipment personnel place the tool inside the tool holder 2, they rotate the knob 604. The knob 604 winds the drive rope 6 through the winding wheel 602, causing the two sets of clamping plates 4 to move to both sides. The equipment personnel place the tool in the placement slot 202 of the tool holder 2 and press the tool down, causing the tool to press the base 5 to move downward. During the downward movement of the base 5, the base 5 presses the two sets of fastening plates 3 to both sides and compresses the second spring 501. When the base 5 moves to the lowest point, the locking block 301 at the end of the fastening plate 3 engages in the second locking groove 503, and the two sets of compressed first springs 302 push the fastening plate 3 to move towards the center of the placement slot 202, so that the fastening plate 3 presses and fixes the tool.

[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A tracked tool magazine, comprising a tool magazine platform (1) and a tool holder (2), characterized in that: The top of the tool magazine table (1) is provided with two sets of turntables (101). A servo motor (103) is connected to one side of the turntable (101). A track (102) is fitted on the outer wall of the turntable (101). An installation plate (201) is fitted on the outer wall of the track (102). A tool holder (2) is fixed on one side of the installation plate (201). A placement groove (202) is opened inside the tool holder (2). Two sets of clamping plates (4) are provided on the inner wall of the placement groove (202). A fastening plate (3) is fixed on one side of the clamping plate (4). A locking block (301) is connected to the bottom end of the fastening plate (3). A drive rope (6) is connected to the outer wall of the fastening plate (3). A winding wheel (602) is provided at the end of the drive rope (6). A base (5) is installed at the bottom of the placement groove (202). A first locking groove (502) and a second locking groove (503) are opened on the outer wall of the base (5).

2. The tracked tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping plate (4) is configured as an arc shape, and a gasket (401) is installed on the outer wall of the clamping plate (4).

3. A tracked tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the fastening plate (3) is connected to a first spring (302). When the first spring (302) is in the initial state, the diameter of the clamping area of ​​the two sets of clamping plates (4) is smaller than the diameter of the placement groove (202).

4. A tracked tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the drive rope (6) is equipped with multiple sets of pulleys (601), and the surface of the pulleys (601) is smooth.

5. A tracked tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ends of the drive rope (6) are all fixed to the outer wall of a set of take-up reels (602).

6. A tracked tool magazine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rotating rod (603) is provided on one side of the winding reel (602), and a knob (604) is fixed to the end of the rotating rod (603).

7. A tracked tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (5) is provided with a second spring (501), and when the second spring (501) is in the initial state, the base (5) is in its highest position.

8. A tracked tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first card slot (502) is located below the second card slot (503), and the top inner wall of the first card slot (502) is inclined.

9. A tracked tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the take-up reel (602) is fixed with a first bevel gear (7), a second bevel gear (701) is connected to one side of the first bevel gear (7), and a toothed column (702) is fixed to the end of the second bevel gear (701). A rack (703) is connected to one side of the toothed column (702), and a button (704) is installed on one side of the rack (703).

10. A tracked tool magazine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The rack (703) is connected to a movable block (705) at one end, and a third spring (706) is installed on one side of the movable block (705).

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