Machining center with knife grinding device

By designing a grinding device in the machining center, combined with a motor-driven grinding mechanism and a cooling system, the problem of high temperature generated by friction of the grinding media was solved, the tool cooling and adaptability to different tool specifications were achieved, and the machining efficiency was improved.

CN224196462UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05WUXI SENKE PRECISION MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUXI SENKE PRECISION MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-22
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

The high temperature generated by the friction of the grinding media cannot be dissipated in time, which leads to a decrease in the hardness of the tool, annealing of the cutting edge or cracking, and it cannot be adapted to tools of different specifications.

Method used

A machining center with a sharpening device was designed, comprising a sharpening mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The sharpening mechanism uses a motor to drive a threaded rod to lower the sharpening machine and, in conjunction with a cooling system, uses a water pump and a corrugated hose to cool the tool. The clamping mechanism uses a motor and a threaded rod to adjust the position and angle of the tool.

Benefits of technology

It achieves effective cooling of the cutting tool, prevents overheating and deformation, and can adapt to cutting tools of different specifications, thus improving work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machining centers, and discloses a machining center with a cutter grinding device, which comprises a machining table, a through groove, a mounting groove and a placing groove are formed in the inner side surface of the machining table, a sliding groove is formed in the inner side surface of the placing groove, and a cutter grinding mechanism and a clamping mechanism are arranged on the inner side surface of the machining table; the knife sharpening mechanism comprises an adjusting part and a cooling part; the cooling part is located on the top face of the adjusting part. According to the knife sharpening mechanism, a first motor in an adjusting part is used for starting the first motor, so that the first motor drives a first threaded rod, the first threaded rod drives a threaded block, the threaded block drives a supporting plate, a knife sharpener, a door-shaped branch pipe and a corrugated hose to descend, the knife sharpener is used for sharpening the knife, and a water pump is started while knife sharpening is conducted; the water pump pumps the water storage tank through the connecting pipe, and pumped water enters the corrugated hose through the branch pipe, is sprayed out from the door-shaped branch pipe, falls into the filter screen and finally enters the water collection tank, so that the water storage tank is cooled, the grinding temperature is reduced, and the cutter is prevented from overheating deformation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machining center technology, specifically a machining center with a grinding device. Background Technology

[0002] Machining centers evolved from CNC milling machines. The biggest difference between them is that machining centers have the ability to automatically change machining tools. By installing tools for different purposes on the tool magazine, the machining tools on the spindle can be changed in one setup through an automatic tool changer, thus realizing multiple machining functions. Therefore, we need a machining center with a tool grinding device.

[0003] Compared with existing technologies: The lack of a cooling system during the grinding process means that the high temperature generated by the friction between the tool and the grinding media cannot be dissipated in time, resulting in reduced tool hardness, annealing of the cutting edge, or cracks and deformation. The inability to adjust the height of the grinding device limits the size of the workpiece, and it can only process tools of a specific height, and cannot adapt to tools of different specifications or complex workpieces.

[0004] Therefore, a machining center with a sharpening device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a machining center with a grinding device, which solves the technical problems of the high temperature generated by the friction of the grinding media not being able to dissipate in time and the inability to use different specifications of cutting tools, thus achieving the purpose of cooling and regulation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a machining center with a sharpening device, comprising a machining table, wherein a through groove, an installation groove and a placement groove are provided on the inner side of the machining table, a sliding groove is provided on the inner side of the placement groove, and a sharpening mechanism and a clamping mechanism are provided on the inner side of the machining table.

[0007] The sharpening mechanism includes an adjustment section and a cooling section;

[0008] The cooling section is located on the top surface of the adjustment section;

[0009] The clamping mechanism includes a moving part and a clamping part;

[0010] The clamping part is located on the top surface of the moving part.

[0011] Preferably, the adjustment part includes a gate-shaped plate located on the top surface of the processing table and fixedly connected to the processing table. A motor is provided on the inner side of the gate-shaped plate and fixedly connected to the gate-shaped plate. A threaded rod is provided on the output end face of the motor and fixedly connected to the motor. The threaded rod extends through to the inner side of the through groove and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the processing table. The bottom end face of the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the inner side of the processing table through a bearing seat.

[0012] Preferably, a threaded block is fitted on one surface of the threaded rod, the threaded block is threadedly connected to the threaded rod, a support plate is provided on the right side of the threaded block, the support plate is fixedly connected to the threaded block, and a sharpening machine is provided on the bottom surface of the support plate, the sharpening machine is movably connected to the support plate.

[0013] Preferably, the cooling section includes a portal-shaped branch pipe located on the inner wall of the support plate and fixedly connected to the support plate. A corrugated hose is connected to the top surface of the portal-shaped branch pipe, and a branch pipe is connected to the top surface of the corrugated hose. The branch pipe extends through to the top of the processing table, and a water pump is connected to the rear end of the branch pipe. A connecting pipe is connected to the top surface of the water pump, and a water storage tank is connected to the rear end of the connecting pipe.

[0014] Preferably, a filter screen is provided below the water storage tank, the filter screen is located on the inner side of the slide groove, the filter screen is slidably connected to the slide groove, a water collection tank is provided below the filter screen, and the water collection tank is slidably connected to the placement groove. The cooling effect is adjusted by the adjustment part and the cooling part in the grinding mechanism.

[0015] Preferably, the moving part includes a U-shaped plate, which is fixedly connected to the right side of the processing table. A motor is provided on the inner side of the U-shaped plate, which is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate. A threaded rod is provided on the output end face of the motor, which is fixedly connected to the motor. The threaded rod extends through to the inner side of the mounting groove and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the processing table. The left end face of the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting groove through a bearing seat. A T-shaped threaded block is fitted on the surface of the threaded rod, which is threadedly connected to the threaded rod. A vertical plate is provided on the top surface of the T-shaped threaded block, which is fixedly connected to the T-shaped threaded block.

[0016] Preferably, the clamping part includes a second U-shaped plate, which is fixedly connected to the right side of the vertical plate. A third motor is disposed on the inner side of the second U-shaped plate and is fixedly connected to the second U-shaped plate. The output end of the third motor extends through to the left side of the vertical plate and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the vertical plate. A turntable is disposed on the output end of the third motor and is fixedly connected to the third motor. A U-shaped support plate is fixedly disposed on the left side of the turntable and is fixedly connected to the turntable. The inner side of the U-shaped support plate... The U-shaped support plate has a drive groove, and a handle is provided on the rear side of the U-shaped support plate. A threaded rod is provided on the front end of the handle. The threaded rod is fixedly connected to the handle and extends through to the inner side of the drive groove. The threaded rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped support plate. The front end of the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the inner side of the drive groove through a bearing seat. A clamping plate is sleeved on the surface of the threaded rod and is threadedly connected to the threaded rod. The clamping mechanism achieves a clamping effect through the moving part and the clamping part.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: this machining center with a grinding device,

[0018] 1) Through the sharpening mechanism, the motor in the adjustment unit is started, which drives the threaded rod, which in turn drives the threaded block. The threaded block then drives the support plate, the sharpening machine, the portal branch pipe, and the corrugated hose to descend, thereby sharpening the blade. At the same time, the water pump is started, which draws water from the storage tank through the connecting pipe. The water then flows through the branch pipe into the corrugated hose and is sprayed out from the portal branch pipe. It then falls into the filter screen and finally enters the water collection tank, thereby cooling the blade, reducing the grinding temperature, and preventing the blade from overheating and deforming.

[0019] 2) The clamping mechanism utilizes the U-shaped support plate in the clamping part to place the tool into the U-shaped support plate. Rotating the handle drives the threaded rod three, which in turn drives the clamping plate to clamp and fix the tool. After fixing, start motor two, which drives the threaded rod two, which in turn drives the T-shaped threaded block, the vertical plate, and the clamping part to move to the appropriate position. Then, start motor three, which drives the turntable and the clamped tool to rotate to the appropriate position, thereby clamping and adjusting the angle as needed, improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a frontal perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the grinding structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the grinding structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the clamping structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the clamping structure of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Processing table; 2. Grinding mechanism; 21. Adjustment section; 22. Cooling section; 211. Portal plate; 212. Motor 1; 213. Threaded rod 1; 214. Threaded block; 215. Support plate; 216. Grinding machine; 221. Portal branch pipe; 222. Corrugated hose; 223. Branch pipe; 224. Water pump; 225. Connecting pipe; 226. Water tank; 227. Filter screen; 228. Water collection tank; 3. Clamping mechanism; 31. Moving part; 32. Clamping part; 311. U-shaped plate 1; 312. Motor 2; 313. Threaded rod 2; 314. T-shaped threaded block; 315. Vertical plate; 321. U-shaped plate 2; 322. Motor 3; 323. Turntable; 324. U-shaped support plate; 325. Turning handle; 326. Threaded rod 3; 327. Clamping plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] Due to the current problems of high temperatures generated by grinding media friction not dissipating in a timely manner and incompatibility with different tool sizes, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figures 1-3 The present invention provides a technical solution: a machining center with a sharpening device, including a machining table 1, the inner side of the machining table 1 is provided with a through groove, a mounting groove and a placement groove, the inner side of the placement groove is provided with a sliding groove, and the inner side of the machining table 1 is provided with a sharpening mechanism 2 and a clamping mechanism 3.

[0029] The sharpening mechanism 2 includes an adjustment section 21 and a cooling section 22;

[0030] Cooling section 22 is located on the top surface of adjustment section 21;

[0031] The clamping mechanism 3 includes a moving part 31 and a clamping part 32;

[0032] The clamping part 32 is located on the top surface of the moving part 31.

[0033] The adjustment unit 21 includes a gate plate 211, which is located on the top surface of the processing table 1 and is fixedly connected to the processing table 1. A motor 212 is provided on the inner side of the gate plate 211 and is fixedly connected to the gate plate 211. A threaded rod 213 is provided on the output end face of the motor 212 and is fixedly connected to the motor 212. The threaded rod 213 extends through to the inner side of the through groove and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the processing table 1. The bottom end face of the threaded rod 213 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the processing table 1 through a bearing seat.

[0034] A threaded block 214 is fitted on the surface of the threaded rod 213. The threaded block 214 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 213. A support plate 215 is provided on the right side of the threaded block 214. The support plate 215 is fixedly connected to the threaded block 214. A sharpening machine 216 is provided on the bottom surface of the support plate 215. The sharpening machine 216 is movably connected to the support plate 215.

[0035] The cooling section 22 includes a portal-shaped branch pipe 221, which is located on the inner wall of the support plate 215 and is fixedly connected to the support plate 215. A corrugated hose 222 is connected to the top surface of the portal-shaped branch pipe 221, and a branch pipe 223 is connected to the top surface of the corrugated hose 222. The branch pipe 223 extends through to the top of the processing table 1, and a water pump 224 is connected to the rear end of the branch pipe 223. A connecting pipe 225 is connected to the top surface of the water pump 224, and a water tank 226 is connected to the rear end of the connecting pipe 225.

[0036] A filter screen 227 is installed below the water storage tank 226. The filter screen 227 is located on the inner side of the slide groove and is slidably connected to the slide groove. A water collection tank 228 is installed below the filter screen 227 and is slidably connected to the placement trough.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the sharpening mechanism 2 utilizes the motor 212 in the adjustment unit 21 to start the motor 212. The motor 212 drives the threaded rod 213, which in turn drives the threaded block 214. The threaded block 214 drives the support plate 215, the sharpening machine 216, the portal branch pipe 221, and the corrugated hose 222 to descend, thereby sharpening the blade using the sharpening machine 216. Simultaneously, the water pump 224 is started, and the water pump 224 draws water from the water storage tank 226 through the connecting pipe 225. The drawn water enters the corrugated hose 222 through the branch pipe 223 and then sprays out from the portal branch pipe 221, thereby cooling the blade. The cooled water falls into the filter screen 227 for filtration and then enters the water collection tank 228 for collection.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the grinding mechanism 2 utilizes the motor 212 in the adjustment unit 21 to start the motor 212, which drives the threaded rod 213. The threaded rod 213 drives the threaded block 214, which in turn drives the support plate 215, the grinding machine 216, the portal branch pipe 221, and the corrugated hose 222 to descend. Thus, the grinding machine 216 grinds the blade. Simultaneously, the water pump 224 is started. The water pump 224 draws water from the storage tank 226 through the connecting pipe 225. The drawn water then enters the corrugated hose 222 through the branch pipe 223 and is sprayed out from the portal branch pipe 221. It then falls into the filter screen 227 and finally enters the water collection tank 228, thereby cooling the blade, reducing the grinding temperature, and preventing the blade from overheating and deforming.

[0039] Example 2:

[0040] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the following is obtained: the moving part 31 includes a U-shaped plate 311, which is fixedly connected to the right side of the processing table 1. A motor 312 is provided on the inner side of the U-shaped plate 311, which is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 311. A threaded rod 313 is provided on the output end face of the motor 312, which is fixedly connected to the motor 312. The threaded rod 313 extends through to the inner side of the mounting groove and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the processing table 1. The left end face of the threaded rod 313 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting groove through a bearing seat 2. A T-shaped threaded block 314 is sleeved on the surface of the threaded rod 313, which is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 313. A vertical plate 315 is provided on the top surface of the T-shaped threaded block 314, which is fixedly connected to the T-shaped threaded block 314.

[0041] The clamping part 32 includes a second U-shaped plate 321, which is fixedly connected to the right side of the vertical plate 315. A third motor 322 is provided on the inner side of the second U-shaped plate 321 and is fixedly connected to the second U-shaped plate 321. The output end face of the third motor 322 extends through to the left side of the vertical plate 315 and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the vertical plate 315. A turntable 323 is provided on the output end face of the third motor 322 and is fixedly connected to the third motor 322. A U-shaped support plate 324 is fixedly provided on the left side of the turntable 323 and is connected to the turntable. 323 is fixedly connected. A drive groove is opened on the inner side of the U-shaped support plate 324. A handle 325 is provided on the rear side of the U-shaped support plate 324. A threaded rod 326 is provided on the front end face of the handle 325. The threaded rod 326 is fixedly connected to the handle 325. The threaded rod 326 extends through to the inner side of the drive groove. The threaded rod 326 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped support plate 324. The front end face of the threaded rod 326 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the drive groove through the bearing seat 3. A clamping plate 327 is sleeved on the surface of the threaded rod 326. The clamping plate 327 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 326.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the clamping mechanism 3 utilizes the U-shaped support plate 324 in the clamping part 32 to place the tool into the U-shaped support plate 324. The handle 325 is rotated, which drives the threaded rod 326. The threaded rod 326 drives the clamping plate 327 to clamp and fix the tool. After fixing, the motor 2 312 is started. The motor 2 312 drives the threaded rod 313. The threaded rod 313 drives the T-shaped threaded block 314, the vertical plate 315, and the clamping part 32 to move to the appropriate position. The motor 322 is started, which drives the turntable 323 and the clamped tool to rotate to the appropriate position, thereby completing the clamping of the tool and the adjustment according to the required angle.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the clamping mechanism 3 utilizes the U-shaped support plate 324 in the clamping part 32 to place the tool into the U-shaped support plate 324. Rotating the handle 325 drives the threaded rod 326, which in turn drives the clamping plate 327 to clamp and fix the tool. After fixing, the motor 312 is started, driving the threaded rod 313. The threaded rod 313 then moves the T-shaped threaded block 314, the vertical plate 315, and the clamping part 32 to a suitable position. Then, the motor 322 is started, driving the turntable 323 and the clamped tool to rotate to a suitable position, thereby performing clamping and angle adjustment as needed, improving work efficiency.

[0044] In use, the device is installed on the side of the machine tool. When sharpening is required, the machine tool is paused, and the operator retrieves the tool. The tool is then placed into the U-shaped support plate 324 in the clamping part 32 via the clamping mechanism 3. The handwheel 325 is rotated, which drives the threaded rod 326. The threaded rod 326 then drives the clamping plate 327 to clamp and fix the tool. After fixing, the second motor 312 is started. The second motor 312 drives the threaded rod 313, which in turn moves the T-shaped threaded block 314, the vertical plate 315, and the clamping part 32 to the appropriate position. The third motor 322 is then started, which rotates the turntable 323 and the clamped tool to the appropriate position, thus completing the tool clamping and sharpening process as needed. The angle is adjusted, and after adjustment, the grinding mechanism 2 uses motor 212 in the adjustment unit 21 to start the motor 212. Motor 212 drives threaded rod 213, which in turn drives threaded block 214. Threaded block 214 drives support plate 215, grinding machine 216, portal branch pipe 221, and corrugated hose 222 to descend, thereby using grinding machine 216 to grind the tool. At the same time, water pump 224 is started, and water pump 224 draws water from water tank 226 through connecting pipe 225. The drawn water enters corrugated hose 222 through branch pipe 223, and then sprays out from portal branch pipe 221, thereby cooling the tool. The cooled water falls into filter screen 227 for filtration and then enters water collection tank 228 for collection. After grinding, the tool is returned to processing.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A machining center with a grinding device, comprising a machining table (1), characterized in that: The inner side of the processing table (1) is provided with a through groove, an installation groove and a placement groove, and the inner side of the placement groove is provided with a sliding groove. The inner side of the processing table (1) is provided with a sharpening mechanism (2) and a clamping mechanism (3). The sharpening mechanism (2) includes an adjustment section (21) and a cooling section (22); The cooling section (22) is located on the top surface of the adjusting section (21); The clamping mechanism (3) includes a moving part (31) and a clamping part (32). The clamping part (32) is located on the top surface of the moving part (31); The adjustment part (21) includes a gate plate (211), which is located on the top surface of the processing table (1). The gate plate (211) is fixedly connected to the processing table (1). A motor (212) is provided on the inner side of the gate plate (211). The motor (212) is fixedly connected to the gate plate (211). A threaded rod (213) is provided on the output end face of the motor (212). The threaded rod (213) is fixedly connected to the motor (212). The threaded rod (213) extends through to the inner side of the through groove. The threaded rod (213) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the processing table (1). The bottom end face of the threaded rod (213) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the processing table (1) through a bearing seat. The cooling section (22) includes a portal branch pipe (221), which is located on the inner wall of the support plate (215). The portal branch pipe (221) is fixedly connected to the support plate (215). A corrugated hose (222) is connected to the top surface of the portal branch pipe (221), and a branch pipe (223) is connected to the top surface of the corrugated hose (222). The branch pipe (223) extends through to the top of the processing table (1). A water pump (224) is connected to the rear end of the branch pipe (223). A connecting pipe (225) is connected to the top surface of the water pump (224), and a water tank (226) is connected to the rear end of the connecting pipe (225).

2. The machining center with a grinding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded block (214) is fitted on the surface of the threaded rod (213). The threaded block (214) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (213). A support plate (215) is provided on the right side of the threaded block (214). The support plate (215) is fixedly connected to the threaded block (214). A sharpening machine (216) is provided on the bottom surface of the support plate (215). The sharpening machine (216) is movably connected to the support plate (215).

3. A machining center with a grinding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen (227) is provided below the water storage tank (226). The filter screen (227) is located on the inner side of the slide groove and is slidably connected to the slide groove. A water collection tank (228) is provided below the filter screen (227) and is slidably connected to the placement groove.

4. A machining center with a grinding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving part (31) includes a U-shaped plate (311), which is fixedly connected to the right side of the processing table (1). A motor (312) is provided on the inner side of the U-shaped plate (311), which is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate (311). A threaded rod (313) is provided on the output end face of the motor (312), which is fixedly connected to the motor (312). The threaded rod (313) extends through to the mounting plate. On the inner side of the mounting groove, the threaded rod two (313) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the processing table (1). The left end face of the threaded rod two (313) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting groove through the bearing seat two. A T-shaped threaded block (314) is sleeved on the surface of the threaded rod two (313). The T-shaped threaded block (314) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod two (313). A vertical plate (315) is provided on the top surface of the T-shaped threaded block (314). The vertical plate (315) is fixedly connected to the T-shaped threaded block (314).

5. A machining center with a grinding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping part (32) includes a second U-shaped plate (321), which is fixedly connected to the right side of the vertical plate (315). A third motor (322) is provided on the inner side of the second U-shaped plate (321), which is fixedly connected to the second U-shaped plate (321). The output end face of the third motor (322) extends through to the left side of the vertical plate (315). The output end face of the third motor (322) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the vertical plate (315). A turntable (323) is provided on the output end face of the third motor (322), which is fixedly connected to the third motor (322). A U-shaped support plate (324) is fixedly provided on the left side of the turntable (323). The U-shaped support plate (324) is fixedly connected to the turntable (323). The inner side of the U-shaped support plate (324) is provided with a drive groove. The rear side of the U-shaped support plate (324) is provided with a handle (325). The front end face of the handle (325) is provided with a threaded rod (326). The threaded rod (326) is fixedly connected to the handle (325). The threaded rod (326) extends through to the inner side of the drive groove. The threaded rod (326) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped support plate (324). The front end face of the threaded rod (326) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the drive groove through a bearing seat. A clamping plate (327) is sleeved on the surface of the threaded rod (326). The clamping plate (327) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (326).