Modular intelligent tool magazine and hinge door for tool magazine
By introducing sealing and sliding mechanisms into the intelligent tool magazine, the problem of dust contamination caused by gaps after the tool retrieval edge is sealed is solved, achieving gapless sealing and ensuring tool cleanliness and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU BRANCH OF CHINA ACAD OF MASCH SCI & TECH GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing intelligent tool magazines still have gaps after the tool retrieval opening is sealed, allowing external dust to enter the cabinet and contaminate the tools.
The system employs a sealing mechanism and a sliding mechanism. The control module controls the sliding door to fit snugly against the hinge door after the blade is blocked, eliminating gaps and preventing dust from entering.
It effectively prevents dust from contaminating the cutting tools, maintaining their precision and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of CNC machine tool technology, specifically relating to a modular intelligent tool magazine and a hinge door for the tool magazine. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of CNC machine tools, the tool magazine is the physical space that provides tool storage, protecting the tools from external environmental influences. It adopts a modular design, supporting capacity expansion as needed to adapt to different storage requirements. The use of high-strength steel and aluminum profiles ensures the stability and durability of the cabinet. A sealed structure prevents dust, moisture, and contaminants from entering, protecting tool precision. Equipped with electronic and mechanical locks, as well as an emergency stop button, it can quickly stop the machine in abnormal situations, ensuring personnel safety and preventing unauthorized access.
[0003] In existing intelligent tool magazines, a tool retrieval opening is made on the surface of the cabinet for a robotic arm to pass through. The opening is opened when a tool needs to be retrieved and closed after retrieval. This is usually done pneumatically by pushing a baffle with an area larger than the tool retrieval opening to close it. To avoid continuous friction between the baffle and the cabinet surface, there is a certain gap between the baffle and the cabinet surface. After the baffle closes the tool retrieval opening, the gap allows external dust to pass through and enter the cabinet, contaminating the tools.
[0004] Therefore, a modular intelligent tool magazine and a hinge door for the tool magazine are designed to solve the technical problem in the existing technology where gaps still exist after the tool retrieval opening is closed, causing dust to enter the cabinet and contaminate the tools.
[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background section is only for understanding the background technology of the present application concept, and therefore, the above description is not considered to constitute prior art information. Utility Model Content
[0006] This disclosure provides at least one modular intelligent tool magazine and a hinge door for the tool magazine.
[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a modular intelligent tool magazine, comprising:
[0008] Control module;
[0009] The knife magazine cabinet is equipped with a hinged door, and the hinged door has a knife retrieval opening;
[0010] The sliding mechanism is located on the hinge door and inside the tool magazine cabinet;
[0011] The control module is adapted to control the cylinder in the sliding mechanism to push the sliding door to move and block the knife-removing edge; and
[0012] The sealing mechanism is connected to the sliding mechanism; wherein
[0013] The control module is adapted to control the telescopic actuator in the sealing mechanism to start after the sliding door blocks the knife-removing opening, so as to push the sliding door to fit with the hinge door.
[0014] In one optional embodiment, the sealing mechanism includes:
[0015] Connecting plate, for connection to the telescopic actuator;
[0016] A push plate is connected to the output end of the telescopic actuator; wherein
[0017] The telescopic actuator is adapted to drive the push plate to push the sliding door and the hinge door together when started.
[0018] In one optional embodiment, the sliding door is provided with a reset assembly, which includes:
[0019] At least one pair of fixing members are provided, and each of the fixing members and the sliding door is provided with a plurality of return springs; wherein
[0020] The return spring is adapted to rebound after the telescopic driver drives the push plate to reset, thereby pulling the sliding door to separate from the hinge door.
[0021] In one alternative embodiment, the sliding mechanism includes:
[0022] A slide rail is provided on the hinge door, and a slide bar is slidably connected to the slide rail;
[0023] An L-shaped connector is connected to a slide bar, and the lower end face of the L-shaped connector is slidably connected to the sliding door; and
[0024] The fastener is connected to the L-shaped connector.
[0025] In one alternative embodiment, a cylinder is provided on the hinge door;
[0026] The cylinder is controlled by the control module, and the output end of the cylinder is connected to the L-shaped connector; wherein
[0027] The control module is adapted to control the cylinder to start and push the L-shaped connector, thereby causing the sliding door to slide to block the knife removal port.
[0028] Secondly, this disclosure also provides a hinge door for a tool magazine, comprising:
[0029] Remove the blade;
[0030] The sliding mechanism is installed on the hinge door; among which
[0031] The control module is adapted to control the cylinders in the sliding mechanism to move the sliding door and block the blade-retrieving edge; and
[0032] The sealing mechanism is connected to the sliding mechanism; wherein
[0033] The control module is adapted to control the telescopic actuator in the sealing mechanism to start after the sliding door blocks the knife-removing opening, so as to push the sliding door to fit with the hinge door.
[0034] In one optional embodiment, the sealing mechanism includes:
[0035] Connecting plate, for connection to the telescopic actuator;
[0036] A push plate is connected to the output end of the telescopic actuator; wherein
[0037] The telescopic actuator is adapted to drive the push plate to push the sliding door and the hinge door together when started.
[0038] In one optional embodiment, the sliding door is provided with a reset assembly, which includes:
[0039] At least one pair of fixing members are provided, and each of the fixing members and the sliding door is provided with a plurality of return springs; wherein
[0040] The return spring is adapted to rebound after the telescopic driver drives the push plate to reset, thereby pulling the sliding door to separate from the hinge door.
[0041] In one alternative embodiment, the sliding mechanism includes:
[0042] A slide rail is provided on the hinge door, and a slide bar is slidably connected to the slide rail;
[0043] An L-shaped connector is connected to a slide bar, and the lower end face of the L-shaped connector is slidably connected to the sliding door; and
[0044] The fastener is connected to the L-shaped connector.
[0045] In one alternative embodiment, a cylinder is provided on the hinge door;
[0046] The cylinder is controlled by the control module, and the output end of the cylinder is connected to the L-shaped connector; wherein
[0047] The control module is adapted to control the cylinder to start and push the L-shaped connector, thereby causing the sliding door to slide to block the knife removal port.
[0048] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that, by setting up a sealing mechanism and a sliding mechanism, the intelligent tool magazine opens or blocks the tool retrieval opening by controlling the sliding door in the sliding mechanism under the control of the control module. After the sliding door blocks the tool retrieval opening, the control module controls the telescopic driver to push the sliding door and the hinge door to fit together, thereby eliminating the gap between the sliding door and the hinge door and preventing external dust from entering the cabinet through the gap and contaminating the tools.
[0049] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention are realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims, and drawings.
[0050] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0051] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0052] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a hinge door and its surrounding components provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;
[0053] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the sliding mechanism provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;
[0054] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the sealing mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.
[0055] In the picture:
[0056] 1. Knife magazine cabinet; 10. Hinged door; 11. Knife retrieval slot;
[0057] 2. Sliding mechanism; 20. Cylinder; 21. Sliding door; 22. L-shaped connector; 23. Slide rail; 24. Slide bar;
[0058] 3. Sealing mechanism; 30. Telescopic actuator; 31. Push plate; 32. Reset assembly; 320. Connecting plate; 321. Fixing component; 322. Reset spring. Detailed Implementation
[0059] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0060] In this document, when it is mentioned that a first component is located on a second component, this can mean that the first component can be directly formed on the second component, or that a third component can be inserted between the first and second components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the thickness of the components may be exaggerated or reduced for the purpose of effectively describing the technical content.
[0061] In this document, when an element or layer is referred to as “located,” “joined to,” “connected to,” “attached to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly located, joined, connected, attached to, or coupled to the other element or layer, or there may be intermediate elements or layers present. Conversely, when an element is referred to as “directly on another element or layer,” “directly joined to,” “directly connected to,” “directly attached to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intermediate elements or layers present. Other terms used to describe relationships between elements should be interpreted in a similar manner (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.
[0062] In this document, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. As used herein, expressions such as “at least one of…” modify the entire list of elements when following a list of elements, rather than individual elements in the list. For example, the expression “at least one of a, b, and c” should be understood to include only a, only b, only c, both a and b, both a and c, both b and c, or all of a, b, and c.
[0063] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific exemplary configurations only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular articles “a,” “an,” and “the” may also be intended to include plural forms unless otherwise clearly stated herein. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are inclusive and thus specify the presence of features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein should not be construed as requiring them to be performed in the specific order discussed or shown, unless specifically identified as such. Additional or alternative steps may be employed.
[0064] As used herein, the phrases “in one embodiment,” “according to one embodiment,” “in some embodiments,” etc., generally refer to the fact that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase can be included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. Therefore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic can be included in more than one embodiment of this disclosure, such that these phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., are used to “serve as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation, aspect, or design described herein as “example” or “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or superior to other implementations, aspects, or designs. Rather, the use of the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., is intended to present concepts in a specific manner.
[0065] Research has found that existing intelligent tool magazines have tool retrieval openings on the cabinet surface for a robotic arm to pass through. The openings are opened when a tool needs to be retrieved and closed after retrieval. This is usually done pneumatically by pushing a baffle with an area larger than the tool retrieval opening to close it. To prevent continuous friction between the baffle and the cabinet surface, there is a certain gap between the baffle and the cabinet surface. After the baffle closes the tool retrieval opening, the gap allows external dust to pass through and enter the cabinet, contaminating the tools.
[0066] Based on the above research, this disclosure provides a modular intelligent tool magazine. By setting a sealing mechanism and a sliding mechanism, under the control of the control module, the sliding door in the sliding mechanism is controlled to open or block the tool retrieval point. After the sliding door blocks the tool retrieval point, the control module controls the telescopic driver to push the sliding door and the hinge door to fit together, thereby eliminating the gap between the sliding door and the hinge door and preventing external dust from entering the cabinet through the gap and contaminating the tools.
[0067] The shortcomings of the above solutions are the result of the inventor's practical experience and careful research. Therefore, the discovery process of the above problems and the solutions proposed in this disclosure should be considered as the inventor's contribution to this disclosure.
[0068] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0069] The following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.
[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, when it is necessary to process the tools placed in the tool magazine cabinet 1, such as taking out or putting out tools, the control module controls the cylinder 20, whose output end drives the sliding door 21 to move to open the tool taking port 11, so that the operator or robot can enter the tool magazine cabinet 1 to take out or put out tools.
[0071] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the cylinder 20 is started, its output end drives the L-shaped connector 22 to move, which in turn drives the slide bar 24, which is fixed to the L-shaped connector 22, to move along the guide direction of the slide rail 23. Since the upper end face of the sliding door 21 is connected to the L-shaped connector 22, the sliding door 21 can be driven to move along the guide direction of the slide rail 23, thereby opening or closing the knife-removing blade 11.
[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the sliding door 21 moves to the closed tool retrieval port 11, the control module controls the telescopic driver 30 to start, and its output end drives the push plate 31 to move. The upper surface of the sliding door 21 is slidably connected to the L-shaped connector 22. At this time, the sliding door 21 is pushed by the push plate 31 and moves towards the hinge door 10 until the sliding door 21 abuts against the hinge door 10. At this time, there is no gap between the sliding door 21 and the hinge door 10, which prevents external dust from passing through the gap between the two and entering the tool magazine cabinet 1 to contaminate the tools. When it is necessary to retrieve or put away the tool again, the control module controls the telescopic driver 30 to drive the push plate 31 to reset, and the sliding door 21 is reset under the rebound of the reset spring 320. Then, the cylinder 20 is started again to drive the sliding door 21 to move and open the tool retrieval port 11.
[0073] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0074] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence unless expressly indicated herein. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed above may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment.
[0075] Spatially relative terms, such as “inside,” “outside,” “below,” “below,” “down,” “above,” “up,” etc., may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature illustrated in the figures and another element or feature. In addition to the orientations depicted in the figures, spatially relative terms may be intended to cover different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as “below” or “below” other elements or features would be oriented as “above” other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can cover both above and below orientations. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.
[0076] In the above discussion, unless otherwise stated, when used to describe numerical values, the terms “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc., indicate a change of + / - 10% in that value.
[0077] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A modular intelligent tool magazine, characterized in that, include: Control module; The knife magazine cabinet (1) is equipped with a hinged door (10), and the hinged door (10) has a knife-removing opening (11). The sliding mechanism (2) is installed on the hinge door (10) and located inside the tool magazine cabinet (1); wherein The control module is adapted to control the cylinder (20) in the sliding mechanism (2) to push the sliding door (21) to move and block the blade (11); and The sealing mechanism (3) is connected to the sliding mechanism (2); wherein The control module is adapted to control the telescopic driver (30) in the sealing mechanism (3) to start after the sliding door (21) blocks the knife-taking edge (11) so as to push the sliding door (21) to fit with the hinge door (10).
2. The modular intelligent tool magazine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing mechanism (3) includes: The connecting plate (320) is connected to the telescopic actuator (30); The push plate (31) is connected to the output end of the telescopic actuator (30); wherein The telescopic actuator (30) is adapted to drive the push plate (31) to push the sliding door (21) and the hinge door (10) together when started.
3. The modular intelligent tool magazine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding door (21) is provided with a reset assembly (32), which includes: At least one pair of fixing members (321) are provided, and each of the fixing members (321) and the sliding door (21) is provided with a plurality of return springs (322); wherein The reset spring (322) is adapted to rebound after the push plate (31) is reset by the telescopic driver (30), thereby pulling the sliding door (21) to separate from the hinge door (10).
4. The modular intelligent tool magazine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding mechanism (2) includes: A slide rail (23) is provided on the hinge door (10), and a slide bar (24) is slidably connected on the slide rail (23). The L-shaped connector (22) is connected to the slide bar (24), and the lower end face of the L-shaped connector (22) is slidably connected to the sliding door (21); and The fastener (321) is connected to the L-shaped connector (22).
5. The modular intelligent tool magazine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A cylinder (20) is provided on the hinge door (10); The cylinder (20) is controlled by the control module, and the output end of the cylinder (20) is connected to the L-shaped connector (22); wherein The control module is adapted to control the cylinder (20) to start and push the L-shaped connector (22), thereby driving the sliding door (21) to slide to block the knife removal port (11).
6. A hinged door for a knife magazine, characterized in that, include: Take the incision (11); A sliding mechanism (2) is installed on the hinge door (10); in The control module is adapted to control the cylinder (20) in the sliding mechanism (2) to push the sliding door (21) to move and block the blade (11); and The sealing mechanism (3) is connected to the sliding mechanism (2); wherein The control module is adapted to control the telescopic actuator (30) in the sealing mechanism (3) to start after the sliding door (21) blocks the knife-removing edge (11) so as to push the sliding door (21) to fit with the hinge door (10).
7. The hinge door for a knife magazine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing mechanism (3) includes: The connecting plate (320) is connected to the telescopic actuator (30); The push plate (31) is connected to the output end of the telescopic actuator (30); wherein The telescopic actuator (30) is adapted to drive the push plate (31) to push the sliding door (21) and the hinge door (10) together when started.
8. The hinge door for a tool magazine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The sliding door (21) is provided with a reset assembly (32), which includes: At least one pair of fixing members (321) are provided, and each of the fixing members (321) and the sliding door (21) is provided with a plurality of return springs (322); wherein The reset spring (322) is adapted to rebound after the push plate (31) is reset by the telescopic driver (30), thereby pulling the sliding door (21) to separate from the hinge door (10).
9. The hinge door for a knife magazine as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The sliding mechanism (2) includes: A slide rail (23) is provided on the hinge door (10), and a slide bar (24) is slidably connected on the slide rail (23). The L-shaped connector (22) is connected to the slide bar (24), and the lower end face of the L-shaped connector (22) is slidably connected to the sliding door (21); and The fastener (321) is connected to the L-shaped connector (22).
10. The hinge door for a knife magazine as described in claim 9, characterized in that, A cylinder (20) is provided on the hinge door (10); The cylinder (20) is controlled by the control module, and the output end of the cylinder (20) is connected to the L-shaped connector (22); wherein The control module is adapted to control the cylinder (20) to start and push the L-shaped connector (22), thereby driving the sliding door (21) to slide to block the knife removal port (11).