Machine tool management device for numerical control machine tool

By using limit blocks, clamping plates, and electric push rods in the tool management device, the problems of tool shaking and collision during storage and retrieval are solved, achieving stable storage and convenient retrieval of tools, and improving the machining accuracy of CNC machine tools.

CN224169380UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28ZHEJIANG XIAOJIREN INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG XIAOJIREN INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing tool management devices lack reliable clamping mechanisms, which makes tools prone to shaking and collision during storage and retrieval, causing wear or damage and affecting the machining accuracy of CNC machine tools.

Method used

It adopts a design that combines a limiting block and a clamping plate with a spring, and uses an arc plate to provide multi-angle support. The push plate is automatically pushed out or stored by an electric push rod, and it is equipped with heating and lighting functions to ensure stable storage and convenient access.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the tool from shaking and colliding during storage and retrieval, improves the stability and service life of the tool, and ensures the machining accuracy of CNC machine tools.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of numerical control machine tools, in particular to a machine tool cutter management device for a numerical control machine tool, which comprises a base, the upper surface of the base is fixedly connected with a management box, and the inner walls of the two sides of the management box are fixedly connected with two groups of symmetrical sliding rails. The inner walls of the two sets of sliding rails on the opposite sides are slidably connected with a first containing plate and a second containing plate correspondingly, the upper surface of the first containing plate is provided with a plurality of evenly-distributed limiting blocks, and the inner walls of the multiple limiting blocks are each fixedly connected with two compression springs. A compression spring and a clamping plate are arranged in a limiting block on the first placing plate, a cutter is automatically clamped through the elasticity of the spring, a cutter groove is formed in a cutter frame in the placing frame, an electric push rod is matched to drive a push plate, the cutter can be automatically pushed out or stored, and rapid taking and placing are facilitated; abrasion or collision caused by shaking in the storing and taking process is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of CNC machine tool technology, and specifically to a machine tool management device for CNC machine tools. Background Technology

[0002] A machine tool tool management device is a device for controlling and organizing machine tool tools. A CNC machine tool is a device for machining parts, and machine tool tools are an important component of a CNC machine tool. Different tools are needed for machining different parts and for different purposes. Unused tools are stored through the management device.

[0003] Currently, existing tool management devices lack reliable clamping mechanisms. Tools are prone to shaking and collisions during storage and retrieval, which can easily lead to tool wear or damage, affecting the subsequent machining accuracy of CNC machine tools. Furthermore, CNC tools include CNC inserts, tool holders, drills, etc. This device can only effectively manage inserts, while tool holders and drills require specific storage devices. Therefore, a machine tool management device for CNC machine tools is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a machine tool management device for CNC machine tools, which can effectively solve the problem that the tools are prone to shaking and collision during storage and retrieval, which can easily lead to tool wear or damage and affect the subsequent machining accuracy of CNC machine tools.

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

[0006] This utility model provides a machine tool tool management device for CNC machine tools, including a base. A management box is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base. Two sets of symmetrical slide rails are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the management box. A first placement plate and a second placement plate are slidably connected to the inner walls of the two sets of symmetrical slide rails. A plurality of evenly distributed limiting blocks are provided on the upper surface of the first placement plate. Two compression springs are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the plurality of limiting blocks. A clamping plate is fixedly connected to the end of each of the two compression springs away from the limiting blocks. Two symmetrical elastic columns are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the plurality of limiting blocks. An arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the other end of each of the two elastic columns.

[0007] A placement frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second placement plate. Two electric push rods are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second placement plate. The telescopic ends of the two electric push rods pass through the placement frame and are fixedly connected to a push plate. A tool holder is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placement frame. The top of the push plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the tool holder, and the top of the push plate matches the tool groove of the tool holder.

[0008] According to the above-mentioned machine tool management device for CNC machine tools, heating frames are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the management box, and heating tubes are provided on the inner walls of both heating frames. An illumination strip is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the management box.

[0009] According to the above-mentioned machine tool management device for CNC machine tools, the inner walls of the first placement plate and the second placement plate are provided with ventilation holes, and the outer walls of the first placement plate and the second placement plate are fixedly connected with handles.

[0010] According to the above-mentioned machine tool management device for CNC machine tools, a PLC controller is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the management box, and the electric push rod, heating tube and lighting strip are all electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0011] According to the above-mentioned machine tool management device for CNC machine tools, the inner wall of the management box is rotatably connected to a door via a hinge, and the inner wall of the door is provided with a transparent observation window.

[0012] According to the above-mentioned machine tool management device for CNC machine tools, the outer walls of the plurality of clamping plates and arc plates are all fitted with rubber pads.

[0013] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the known prior art:

[0014] This utility model utilizes a compression spring and a clamping plate installed in the limiting block on the first placement plate to automatically clamp the cutting tool using the spring's elasticity. The arc-shaped plate conforms to the contour of the cutting tool, providing multi-angle support, making it particularly suitable for the stable storage of drill bits and tool holders. At the same time, the cutting tool holder in the placement frame is equipped with a cutting tool slot, which, together with the electric push rod driving the push plate, can automatically push out or store the cutting tool, facilitating quick pick-up and drop-off and avoiding wear or collision caused by shaking during storage and retrieval. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Base; 2. Management box; 3. Slide rail; 4. First placement plate; 5. Second placement plate; 6. Limiting block; 7. Compression spring; 8. Clamping plate; 9. Elastic column; 10. Arc plate; 11. Placement frame; 12. Electric push rod; 13. Push plate; 14. Tool holder; 15. Heating frame; 16. Heating tube; 17. Lighting strip; 18. Handle; 19. PLC controller; 20. Box door. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0022] Example: Refer to Figures 1 to 3 A CNC machine tool tool management device includes a base 1, a management box 2 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 1, two sets of symmetrical slide rails 3 fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the management box 2, a first placement plate 4 and a second placement plate 5 slidably connected to the inner walls of the two sets of symmetrical slide rails 3 respectively, a plurality of evenly distributed limit blocks 6 are provided on the upper surface of the first placement plate 4, two compression springs 7 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the plurality of limit blocks 6, a clamping plate 8 is fixedly connected to the end of the two compression springs 7 away from the limit blocks 6, two symmetrical elastic columns 9 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the plurality of limit blocks 6, an arc plate 10 is fixedly connected to the other end of the two elastic columns 9, and rubber pads are fitted on the outer walls of the plurality of clamping plates 8 and the arc plate 10 to prevent wear on the surface of the tool, and a box door 20 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the management box 2 by a hinge, and a transparent observation window is provided on the inner wall of the box door 20 to facilitate the staff to observe the situation inside the management box 2;

[0023] A placement frame 11 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second placement plate 5. Two electric push rods 12 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second placement plate 5. The telescopic ends of the two electric push rods 12 pass through the placement frame 11 and are fixedly connected to a push plate 13. A tool holder 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placement frame 11. The top of the push plate 13 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the tool holder 14, and the top of the push plate 13 matches the tool slot of the tool holder 14. The tool is automatically clamped by the spring elasticity of the compression spring 7 and the clamping plate 8 provided in the limiting block 6 on the first placement plate 4. The arc plate 10 conforms to the contour of the tool and provides multi-angle support, which is especially suitable for the stable storage of drill bits and tool holders. At the same time, the tool holder 14 in the placement frame 11 is provided with a tool slot. With the help of the electric push rods 12 to drive the push plate 13, the tool can be automatically pushed out or stored, which is convenient for quick pick-up and drop-off and avoids wear or collision caused by shaking during storage and pick-up.

[0024] Heating frames 15 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the management box 2. Heating tubes 16 are provided on the inner walls of both heating frames 15. Lighting strips 17 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the management box 2. Ventilation holes are provided on the inner walls of the first placement plate 4 and the second placement plate 5. Handles 18 are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the first placement plate 4 and the second placement plate 5. The environment inside the box can be heated to prevent the knives from getting damp and rusting. The lighting strips 17 make it easier for operators to see and take out knives in low light conditions.

[0025] A PLC controller 19 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the management box 2. The electric push rod 12, heating tube 16 and lighting strip 17 are all electrically connected to the PLC controller 19. The specific program settings of the above electrical equipment shall be determined by those skilled in the art according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation shall be made here.

[0026] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0027] The limiting block 6 on the first placement plate 4 is equipped with a compression spring 7 and a clamping plate 8. The spring elasticity can automatically clamp the tool. The elastic column 9 in the limiting block 6 is connected to the arc plate 10. The arc plate 10 can conform to the contour of the tool and provide multi-angle support for the tool. It is especially suitable for the stable storage of drill bits and tool holders, which further enhances the stability of tool storage. The placement frame 11 on the second placement plate 5 is equipped with a tool rack 14. The tool rack 14 has a tool slot. With the help of the electric push rod 12 to drive the push plate 13, the tool can be automatically pushed out or stored, which is convenient for operators to quickly pick up and put away the tool. The heating frame 15 on both sides of the management box 2 is equipped with a heating tube 16, which can heat the environment inside the box to prevent the tool from getting damp and rusting. The lighting strip 17 on the inner wall of the top of the management box 2 makes it easy for operators to see and pick up the tool in the dark. The inner walls of the first placement plate 4 and the second placement plate 5 have ventilation holes to facilitate air circulation inside the box, keep the air inside the box dry, and further protect the tool.

[0028] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the protection scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A machine tool management device for CNC machine tools, characterized in that, Includes a base (1), on the upper surface of the base (1) a management box (2) is fixedly connected, and two sets of symmetrical slide rails (3) are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the management box (2). The inner walls of the two sets of slide rails (3) on opposite sides are respectively slidably connected to a first placement plate (4) and a second placement plate (5). The upper surface of the first placement plate (4) is provided with multiple evenly distributed limiting blocks (6). The inner walls of the multiple limiting blocks (6) are fixedly connected to two compression springs (7). The ends of the two compression springs (7) away from the limiting blocks (6) are fixedly connected to clamping plates (8). The inner walls of the multiple limiting blocks (6) are fixedly connected to two symmetrical elastic columns (9). The other ends of the two elastic columns (9) are fixedly connected to arc plates (10). The upper surface of the second placement plate (5) is fixedly connected to a placement frame (11). The inner wall of the second placement plate (5) is fixedly connected to two electric push rods (12). The telescopic ends of the two electric push rods (12) pass through the placement frame (11) and are fixedly connected to a push plate (13). The inner wall of the placement frame (11) is fixedly connected to a tool holder (14). The top of the push plate (13) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the tool holder (14), and the top of the push plate (13) matches the tool groove of the tool holder (14).

2. The machine tool management device for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that, Heating frames (15) are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the management box (2), and heating tubes (16) are provided on the inner walls of both heating frames (15). Lighting strips (17) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the management box (2).

3. The machine tool management device for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that, Ventilation holes are provided on the inner walls of the first placement plate (4) and the second placement plate (5), and handles (18) are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the first placement plate (4) and the second placement plate (5).

4. A machine tool management device for CNC machine tools according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the management box (2) is fixedly connected to a PLC controller (19), and the electric push rod (12), heating tube (16) and lighting strip (17) are all electrically connected to the PLC controller (19).

5. A machine tool management device for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the management box (2) is connected to a door (20) by a hinge, and the inner wall of the door (20) is provided with a transparent observation window.

6. A machine tool management device for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that, Rubber pads are fitted onto the outer walls of the multiple clamping plates (8) and arc plates (10).