Movable numerical control machine tool magazine

By designing a mobile CNC machine tool magazine and adopting a tool changing mechanism with a sliding block, slide rail, and drive motor, the collision problem of the five-axis machine tool magazine during tool changing is solved, improving tool changing efficiency and machining safety, and reducing the defect rate of parts.

CN224169338UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28WENLING HUACHI MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WENLING HUACHI MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing five-axis machine tool magazines are prone to collisions during tool changing due to structural detection failures, abnormal rotation, or spindle collisions, resulting in low machining efficiency and a high rate of defective parts.

Method used

A mobile CNC machine tool tool magazine was designed. The tool changing mechanism uses a slide block and slide rail structure, combined with a drive motor and a rotating mechanism, to realize the lateral movement and rotation of the tool changing head, avoiding interference with the machining head and simplifying the tool changing process.

Benefits of technology

It improves tool changing efficiency, reduces the risk of collision between the spindle and the tool magazine, lowers the defect rate of parts, and enhances machining efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a movable numerical control machine tool magazine and belongs to the technical field of numerical control machine tools. The problem that a main shaft collides with a tool magazine during tool changing in the prior art is solved. The movable numerical control machine tool magazine comprises a machine base and a machining head, a magazine tool rotating disc assembly is fixedly arranged at the outer end of the machine base, a tool changing mechanism capable of moving front and back is arranged at the inner end of the machine base, the tool changing mechanism is arranged on the machine base through a sliding base, and a sliding rail is arranged between the machine base and the sliding base. The tool changing mechanism comprises a tool changing seat, a tool changing head, a rotating mechanism and a control motor, the tool changing seat is arranged on the sliding seat, the rotating mechanism is arranged in the tool changing seat, one end of the rotating mechanism extends out of the tool changing seat to be connected with the tool changing head, and the driving motor drives the rotating mechanism to enable the tool changing head to rotate; and a moving space for the tool changing mechanism to move is formed between the machining head and the machine base. The tool changing device has the advantage of being high in tool changing efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of CNC machine tool technology, and relates to a machine tool magazine, particularly a mobile CNC machine tool magazine. Background Technology

[0002] Five-axis machine tools are key processing equipment with high complexity and precision. The machining processes of parts processed by five-axis machine tools are becoming increasingly integrated, and a wide variety of tool types and specifications are used. To minimize human intervention in tool changes and improve machining efficiency and reduce the defect rate of parts, multi-tool magazines with automatic tool changing are installed in five-axis machine tools. However, with the introduction of tool magazines, abnormalities such as malfunctioning detection switches in the tool magazine's own structure, abnormal rotation of the tool magazine, and changes in the tool changing direction caused by spindle collision during workpiece machining can lead to collisions between the spindle and the tool magazine during tool changes. This is unavoidable in traditional tool magazines. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by providing a CNC machine tool magazine with high tool changing efficiency and mobility.

[0004] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: A mobile CNC machine tool tool magazine includes a machine base and a machining head. A tool magazine turntable assembly is fixedly installed at the outer end of the machine base, and a tool changing mechanism that can move back and forth is installed at the inner end of the machine base. The tool changing mechanism is characterized in that it is mounted on the machine base via a slide, and a slide rail is provided between the machine base and the slide. The tool changing mechanism includes a tool changing seat, a tool changing head, a rotating mechanism, and a control motor. The tool changing seat is mounted on the slide, and the rotating mechanism is located inside the tool changing seat, with one end extending out of the tool changing seat and connected to the tool changing head. The rotating mechanism is driven by a drive motor to rotate the tool changing head. There is a space between the machining head and the machine base for the tool changing mechanism to move.

[0005] In the aforementioned mobile CNC machine tool magazine, the tool changer has mounting spaces at both ends for tool installation.

[0006] In the aforementioned mobile CNC machine tool tool magazine, the machine base is equipped with a drive motor for driving the tool changing mechanism to move laterally, and the tool magazine turntable assembly is equipped with a drive component for driving.

[0007] Compared with existing technologies, this mobile CNC machine tool tool magazine allows the tool changing mechanism to move laterally on the machine base, avoiding interference with the machining head and facilitating the replacement of tools on the machining head. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0009] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model during operation.

[0011] In the diagram, 1 is the machine base; 2 is the machining head; 3 is the tool magazine turntable assembly; 4 is the tool changing mechanism; 5 is the slide rail; 6 is the slide block; 7 is the tool changer; 8 is the tool changing head; 9 is the control motor; and 10 is the installation space. Detailed Implementation

[0012] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0013] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, this mobile CNC machine tool tool magazine includes a base 1 and a machining head 2. A tool magazine turntable assembly 3 is fixedly installed at the outer end of the base 1. The tool magazine turntable assembly 3 is used to store various types of tools, and the tools are installed on the tool changing head 8 through the tool changing mechanism 4 to facilitate the replacement of tools on the machining head 2. The tool changing mechanism 4, which can move back and forth, is provided at the inner end of the base 1. The tool changing mechanism 4 is set on the base 1 through a slide 6. A slide rail 5 is provided between the base 1 and the slide 6. The tool changing mechanism 4 includes a tool changing seat 7, a tool changing head 8, a rotating mechanism, and a control motor 9. The tool changing seat 7 is set on the slide 6. The rotating mechanism is set inside the tool changing seat 7, and one end extends out of the tool changing seat 7 and is connected to the tool changing head 8. The rotating mechanism is driven by the drive motor to rotate the tool changing head 8. There is a space between the machining head 2 and the base 1 for the tool changing mechanism 4 to move.

[0014] To elaborate further, when it is necessary to replace the tool on the machining head 2, the tool changing mechanism 4 is moved outward on the machine base 1. After moving to the designated position, the tool changing head 8 is rotated 90 degrees. One end of the tool changing head 8 is located at the tool magazine turntable assembly 3, and the other end of the tool changing head 8 is located at the machining head 2. The completed tool and the tool to be replaced are respectively placed at the two ends of the tool changing head 8. The tool changing seat 7 causes the tool changing head 8 to rotate, so that the completed tool is located at the tool magazine turntable assembly 3, and the tool to be replaced is located at the machining head 2, so that the tool can be repaired and replaced.

[0015] To elaborate further, the tool changer 8 has mounting spaces 10 at both ends for tool installation.

[0016] To elaborate further, the base 1 is equipped with a drive motor for driving the tool changing mechanism 4 to move laterally, and the tool magazine turntable assembly 3 is equipped with a drive assembly for driving.

[0017] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0018] Although this document frequently uses terms such as machine base 1, machining head 2, tool magazine turntable assembly 3, tool changing mechanism 4, slide rail 5, slide block 6, tool changer 7, tool changing head 8, control motor 9, and installation space 10, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mobile CNC machine tool tool magazine, comprising a machine base (1) and a machining head (2), wherein a tool magazine turntable assembly (3) is fixedly disposed at the outer end of the machine base (1), and a tool changing mechanism (4) capable of moving back and forth is disposed at the inner end of the machine base (1), characterized in that, The tool changing mechanism (4) is mounted on the machine base (1) via a slide (6). A slide rail (5) is provided between the machine base (1) and the slide (6). The tool changing mechanism (4) includes a tool changing seat (7), a tool changing head (8), a rotating mechanism, and a control motor (9). The tool changing seat (7) is mounted on the slide (6). The rotating mechanism is located inside the tool changing seat (7) and one end extends out of the tool changing seat (7) and is connected to the tool changing head (8). The rotating mechanism is driven by the drive motor to rotate the tool changing head (8). There is a space between the processing head (2) and the machine base (1) for the tool changing mechanism (4) to move.

2. A mobile CNC machine tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tool changer (8) has mounting spaces (10) at both ends for tool installation.

3. A mobile CNC machine tool magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is provided with a drive motor for driving the tool changing mechanism (4) to move laterally, and the tool magazine turntable assembly (3) is provided with a drive assembly for driving.