Horizontal tool magazine
By designing a horizontal tool magazine and combining horizontal movement components and rotary drive components, the problem of slider offset caused by uneven force in existing technologies is solved, thereby improving the stability and positioning accuracy of tool changing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHANGZHOU LIKAI CNC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
The horizontal movement of existing tool magazines relies on a single slide rail or a common cylinder, which can easily cause the slider to deviate due to uneven force, affecting the tool changing positioning accuracy.
It adopts a horizontal tool magazine design, including a horizontal movement component and a rotary drive component. The combination of slide rails, sliders and connecting plates ensures balanced force, and the tool clips and semi-circular tool discs made of composite flexible materials enhance stability and tool changing accuracy.
This achieves balanced force distribution on the mounting plate and tool magazine assembly, reduces slider jamming or offset, and improves tool changing stability and positioning accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air purification equipment technology, and in particular to a horizontal tool magazine. Background Technology
[0002] As the core equipment of modern precision machinery manufacturing, CNC equipment performs high-precision and high-efficiency machining of workpieces through a computer numerical control system. During equipment operation, the tool magazine, as a core functional module, is usually integrated into the machining center in a chain, disc, or tower structure. Inside, dozens to hundreds of standardized tool holders are arranged in an array. These tool holders achieve precise positioning and rigid clamping of the tool holders through hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical locking mechanisms, providing fast and reliable automatic tool exchange support for the machining spindle.
[0003] In existing technologies, the horizontal movement of the tool magazine usually relies on a single slide rail or a common cylinder drive, which can easily cause the slider to deviate due to uneven force, affecting the tool changing positioning accuracy. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems existing in the prior art by proposing a horizontal tool magazine.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A horizontal tool magazine includes a base plate on which a horizontal moving assembly is mounted. The horizontal moving assembly includes a horizontal moving device fixedly mounted on the base plate, two slide rails disposed on the base plate, two sliders slidably disposed on the corresponding slide rails, and a connecting plate disposed at the drive end of the horizontal moving device.
[0007] Mounting plates are installed on the top ends of the two sliders, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the mounting plates. A rotary drive assembly is provided on the mounting plates, and a tool magazine assembly is installed on the drive end of the rotary drive assembly.
[0008] Preferably, a groove is provided on one side of the bottom end of the mounting plate, the connecting plate is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the groove, the horizontal moving device is located between two guide rails, and the width of the two sliders is greater than the width of the two guide rails.
[0009] Preferably, the horizontal moving device is a cylinder, a bearing is mounted on the base plate, one side of the bearing extends through the drive end of the cylinder, and the rotary drive assembly is a rotary motor.
[0010] Preferably, the base plate has two slots, two slide rails are embedded in the corresponding slots, and several bolts are provided on the slide rails, with the bolts movably passing through the slide rails and threadedly connected to the inner cavity of the slots.
[0011] Preferably, the tool magazine assembly includes an outer cover mounted on a mounting plate, a tool disc rotatably mounted inside the outer cover, and several tool clips mounted on one side of the tool disc. Both the outer cover and the tool disc are semi-circular, and the drive end of the rotary drive assembly passes through the outer cover and is fixedly connected to the tool disc.
[0012] Preferably, the blade holder has a clamping opening on one side, and the blade holder is made of a composite flexible material.
[0013] Preferably, a protective door plate is installed on the straight edge of the cutter head, and the protective door plate is adapted to the opening of the accommodating cavity.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] This invention, by setting a slide rail, allows the mounting plate to be installed on the slide rail. The mounting plate is fixedly connected by a connecting plate, and then the connecting plate is pushed by a horizontal moving device to move the mounting plate. This makes the force distribution of the mounting plate and the tool magazine assembly more balanced, allowing it to move smoothly along the slide rail. It reduces the phenomenon of slider jamming or displacement caused by uneven load, increases the stability of the device during tool changing, and solves the problem in the prior art that the slider is easily deviated due to uneven force, affecting the tool changing positioning accuracy. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Fig. 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a horizontal tool magazine proposed in this utility model;
[0017] Fig. 2 A schematic diagram of the groove of a horizontal tool magazine proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of a horizontal moving device for a horizontal tool magazine proposed in this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Horizontal moving device; 3. Rotary drive assembly; 4. Shaft seat; 5. Slide rail; 6. Slider; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Groove; 9. Outer cover; 10. Cutter head; 11. Cutter clamp; 12. Clamping port; 13. Protective door panel; 14. Mounting plate; 15. Slot; 16. Bolt. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0021] Reference Figs. 1 to 3A horizontal tool magazine includes a base plate 1, on which a horizontal moving assembly is installed. The horizontal moving assembly includes a horizontal moving device 2 fixedly installed on the base plate 1, two slide rails 5 disposed on the base plate 1, two sliders 6 slidably disposed on the corresponding slide rails 5, and a connecting plate 7 disposed at the drive end of the horizontal moving device 2.
[0022] Mounting plates 14 are installed on the top ends of the two sliders 6, and the connecting plate 7 is fixedly connected to the mounting plates 14. A rotary drive assembly 3 is provided on the mounting plate 14, and a tool magazine assembly is installed on the drive end of the rotary drive assembly 3.
[0023] In use, the mounting plate 14 can be installed on the slide rail 5 and fixedly connected by the connecting plate 7. Then, the horizontal moving device 2 pushes the connecting plate 7 to move the mounting plate 14, making the force distribution of the mounting plate 14 and the tool magazine assembly more balanced, so that it can move smoothly along the slide rail 5, reducing the jamming or displacement of the slider 6 caused by uneven load, increasing the stability of the device during tool changing, and solving the problem that the slider 6 is easily deviated due to uneven force in the prior art, which affects the tool changing positioning accuracy.
[0024] Furthermore, a groove 8 is provided on one side of the bottom end of the mounting plate 14, and the connecting plate 7 is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the groove 8. The horizontal moving device 2 is located between two guide rails, and the width of the two sliders 6 is greater than the width of the two slide rails 5. Through the groove 8, the connecting plate 7 can be fixed in the groove 8. In this way, when the cylinder pushes the connecting plate 7 to move, it can drive the mounting plate 14 to move. Since the width of the slider 6 is greater than that of the slide rail 5, the slider 6 can be prevented from falling off the slide rail 5.
[0025] Furthermore, the horizontal moving device 2 is a cylinder, and a bearing 4 is installed on the base plate 1. One side of the bearing 4 movably passes through the driving end of the cylinder. The rotary driving assembly 3 is a rotary motor. By moving one side of the bearing 4 through the driving end of the cylinder, the bearing 4 can guide the cylinder when it is driven, which can increase the stability when the cylinder pushes the connecting plate 7 to move.
[0026] Furthermore, the base plate 1 has two slots 15, and two slide rails 5 are embedded in the corresponding slots 15. Several bolts 16 are provided on the slide rails 5. The bolts 16 movably pass through the slide rails 5 and are threaded into the inner cavity of the slots 15. The height of the slide rails 5 is higher than the height of the slots 15. By inserting the slider 6 into the slots 15 and then fixing the slide rails 5 in the slots 15 with the bolts 16, the slide rails 5 are prevented from moving, thereby increasing the stability of the slide rails 5.
[0027] Furthermore, the tool magazine assembly includes an outer cover 9 mounted on the mounting plate 14, a tool disc 10 rotatably mounted inside the outer cover 9, and several tool holders 11 mounted on one side of the tool disc 10. Both the outer cover 9 and the tool disc 10 are semi-circular. The driving end of the rotary drive assembly 3 passes through the outer cover 9 and is fixedly connected to the tool disc 10. By making the tool disc 10 semi-circular, when the tool disc 10 is driven to rotate by the rotary drive assembly 3, the tool disc 10 rotates within the receiving cavity, allowing the tool holders 11 to pass through the opening of the receiving cavity and go outside the receiving cavity. This allows the tools on the tool holders 11 to be replaced.
[0028] Furthermore, a clamping opening 12 is provided on one side of the knife clip 11, and the knife clip 11 is made of a composite flexible material. Through the clamping opening 12, the knife can be placed into the clamping opening 12. Because the knife clip 11 is made of a composite flexible material (including: polyurethane material and carbon fiber reinforced plastic, etc.), the knife clip 11 has good elasticity and can hold the knife in the clamping opening 12.
[0029] Furthermore, a protective door plate 13 is installed on the straight edge of the cutter head 10, and the protective door plate 13 is adapted to the opening of the receiving cavity. Through the protective door plate 13, the protective door plate 13 can rotate together with the cutter head 10, and form a seal on the receiving cavity when the cutter is not replaced, preventing dust from entering.
[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A horizontal tool magazine, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A horizontal moving assembly is installed on the base plate (1). The horizontal moving assembly includes a horizontal moving device (2) fixedly installed on the base plate (1), two slide rails (5) set on the base plate (1), two sliders (6) slidably set on the corresponding slide rails (5), and a connecting plate (7) set on the driving end of the horizontal moving device (2). Mounting plates (14) are installed on the top of the two sliders (6), and the connecting plate (7) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (14). A rotary drive assembly (3) is provided on the mounting plate (14), and a tool magazine assembly is installed on the drive end of the rotary drive assembly (3).
2. A horizontal tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove (8) is provided on one side of the bottom end of the mounting plate (14), and the connecting plate (7) is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the groove (8). The horizontal moving device (2) is located between the two guide rails, and the width of the two sliders (6) is greater than the width of the two slide rails (5).
3. A horizontal tool magazine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontal moving device (2) is a cylinder, and a bearing seat (4) is installed on the base plate (1). One side of the bearing seat (4) moves through the driving end of the cylinder. The rotary drive assembly (3) is a rotary motor.
4. A horizontal tool magazine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base plate (1) has two slots (15) and two slide rails (5) are embedded in the corresponding slots (15). Several bolts (16) are provided on the slide rails (5). The bolts (16) are threaded through the slide rails (5) and screwed into the inner cavity of the slots (15).
5. A horizontal tool magazine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The tool magazine assembly includes an outer cover (9) mounted on a mounting plate (14), a tool disc (10) rotatably mounted inside the outer cover (9), and several tool clips (11) mounted on one side of the tool disc (10). The outer cover (9) and the tool disc (10) are both semi-circular. The drive end of the rotary drive assembly (3) passes through the outer cover (9) and is fixedly connected to the tool disc (10).
6. A horizontal tool magazine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The blade clip (11) has a clamping opening (12) on one side, and the blade clip (11) is made of a composite flexible material.
7. A horizontal tool magazine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A protective door plate (13) is installed on the straight edge of the cutter head (10), and the protective door plate (13) is adapted to the opening of the accommodating cavity.