Protective structure of vertical machining center

By using an electric push rod to adjust the height of the protective cover on a vertical machining center and utilizing viscous oil for adsorption and filtration, the problems of the inability to adjust the protective structure and the difficulty in collecting debris in vertical machining centers have been solved, achieving effective protection and cleaning of metal debris.

CN224209570UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08QUANFU INTELLIGENT EQUIP (NANJING) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QUANFU INTELLIGENT EQUIP (NANJING) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

The existing protective structure of vertical machining centers cannot be adjusted according to the height of the workpiece, resulting in inconsistent height of metal chips flying, and the chips that are blocked are prone to bounce back and are difficult to collect effectively.

Method used

The system employs a protective assembly that includes a slide rail, an electric actuator, a protective cover, an oil tank, a pump, and a perforated filter plate. The height of the protective cover is adjusted by the electric actuator, and the viscous oil is used to adsorb and filter metal debris, thus achieving effective blocking and collection of the debris.

Benefits of technology

The height of the protective cover can be flexibly adjusted to prevent metal debris from rebounding, and the debris can be effectively collected and cleaned through oil filtration.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a protective structure of a vertical machining center, which comprises a case and a protective assembly, and the protective assembly comprises a slide rail, a first electric push rod, a slide block, a second electric push rod, a protective cover, an oil tank, a recovery pump, a delivery pump, a hollow filter plate, a flow guide pipe and a nozzle. When the protection assembly is used, the position height of the protection cover can be adjusted through the first electric push rod, adjustment can be conveniently carried out according to the height of a machined workpiece, metal scraps can be conveniently blocked and protected, then the protection cover is adjusted, oil can be pumped from the oil tank through the conveying pump, the oil can be sprayed to the inner wall of the protection cover, and the protection assembly is convenient to use. And when metal chips splash to the inner wall of the protective cover, the oil liquid has certain viscosity, so that the metal chips can be adhered, the metal chips can be prevented from rebounding, and the metal chips in the oil liquid can be filtered and separated by the hollow filter plate along with continuous gliding of the oil liquid, so that subsequent collection and cleaning are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vertical machining center technology, and in particular to a protective structure for a vertical machining center. Background Technology

[0002] A vertical machining center is a multi-process integrated machine tool controlled by a CNC system. Its spindle is arranged vertically and its worktable moves horizontally, enabling it to perform various machining operations such as milling, drilling, and tapping.

[0003] When machining a workpiece in a vertical machining center, the cutting tool will splash a lot of metal chips when it comes into contact with the workpiece. In order to prevent the metal chips from splashing and damaging the equipment, a protective structure is usually installed around the worktable. However, the existing protective structure has certain inconveniences in use.

[0004] First, existing protective structures are mostly fixed structures. Since vertical machining centers process workpieces from above, the height of metal chips varies depending on the height of the workpiece. Existing protective structures cannot be adjusted according to the height of the workpiece. Furthermore, the existing protective structures block metal chips, but the blocked metal chips bounce off when impacted, making them difficult to collect.

[0005] Therefore, we propose a protective structure for vertical machining centers. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the existing technology, most of the existing protective structures are fixed structures when in use. Since vertical machining centers process workpieces from above, the height of metal chips flying during processing varies depending on the height of the workpiece. Existing protective structures cannot be adjusted according to the height of the workpiece. Furthermore, the existing protective structures block metal chips, but the blocked metal chips will bounce back upon impact, making them inconvenient to collect. This utility model provides a protective structure for vertical machining centers.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a protective structure for a vertical machining center, including a chassis and protective components. The protective components include a slide rail, a first electric push rod, a slider, a second electric push rod, a protective cover, an oil tank, a recovery pump, a delivery pump, a perforated filter plate, a guide pipe, and a nozzle. The first electric push rod is fixedly installed on the lower outer surface of the slide rail, the slider is movably connected to the middle of the slide rail, the second electric push rod is fixedly installed on the front outer surface of the slider, the protective cover is fixedly installed on one end of the second electric push rod, the oil tank is disposed on the outer wall of the protective cover, the recovery pump is fixedly installed at the bottom of the oil tank, the delivery pump is fixedly installed at the top of the oil tank, the perforated filter plate is disposed in the middle of the protective cover, the guide pipe is fixedly installed on the inner surface of the top of the protective cover, and the nozzle is disposed on the outer wall of the guide pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, a base is fixedly connected to the lower outer surface of the chassis, a spindle box is provided on the upper outer surface of the chassis, a door is movably connected to the front outer surface of the chassis, and a transparent window is provided in the middle of the door.

[0009] Furthermore, a base is provided in the middle of the chassis, a saddle is movably connected to the upper outer surface of the base, a worktable is movably connected to the upper outer surface of the saddle, and a machine head is provided on the lower outer surface of the spindle box.

[0010] Furthermore, the first electric push rod extends through the middle of the slide rail, and the output end of the first electric push rod is connected to the lower outer surface of the slider.

[0011] Furthermore, the protective cover is welded to the perforated filter plate, and the protective cover has a semi-circular structure.

[0012] Furthermore, a recycling pipe is provided between the recycling pump and the protective cover, and a delivery pipe is provided between the delivery pump and the guide pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, the spindle box extends through the middle of the machine housing, and cooling nozzles are provided on both outer surfaces of the spindle box.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] In this invention, the protective component can be adjusted in height using a first electric push rod to easily adjust the position of the protective cover according to the height of the workpiece being processed, thus effectively blocking and protecting metal debris. The protective cover can then be adjusted so that oil can be drawn from the oil tank via a pump, spraying the oil onto the inner wall of the protective cover. When metal debris splashes onto the inner wall of the protective cover, the viscosity of the oil helps to adhere to the metal debris, preventing it from bouncing back. Furthermore, as the oil continues to flow down, the metal debris in the oil is filtered and separated by a perforated filter plate, facilitating subsequent collection and cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an internal structural diagram of the chassis of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the protective component of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the guide tube of this utility model.

[0020] The components in the diagram are labeled as follows: 1. Chassis; 2. Base; 3. Spindle box; 4. Door; 5. Transparent window; 6. Protective components; 601. Slide rail; 602. First electric push rod; 603. Slider; 604. Second electric push rod; 605. Protective cover; 606. Oil tank; 607. Recovery pump; 608. Transfer pump; 609. Perforated filter plate; 610. Guide pipe; 611. Nozzle; 7. Base; 8. Saddle; 9. Workbench; 10. Machine head. Detailed Implementation

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "front", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 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.

[0023] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-4 The present invention will be further described below.

[0024] To address the problems existing in the background technology, this application proposes the following technical solution: a protective structure for a vertical machining center.

[0025] The specific technical solution includes a chassis 1 and a protective assembly 6. The protective assembly 6 includes a slide rail 601, a first electric push rod 602, a slider 603, a second electric push rod 604, a protective cover 605, an oil tank 606, a recovery pump 607, a transfer pump 608, a perforated filter plate 609, a guide pipe 610, and a nozzle 611. The first electric push rod 602 is fixedly installed on the lower outer surface of the slide rail 601, the slider 603 is movably connected to the middle of the slide rail 601, and the second electric push rod 604 is fixedly installed on... The protective cover 605 is fixedly installed on one end of the second electric push rod 604 on the outer surface of the front end of the slider 603. The oil tank 606 is set on the outer wall of the protective cover 605. The recovery pump 607 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the oil tank 606. The transfer pump 608 is fixedly installed at the top end of the oil tank 606. The perforated filter plate 609 is set in the middle of the protective cover 605. The guide pipe 610 is fixedly installed on the inner surface of the top end of the protective cover 605. The nozzle 611 is set on the outer wall of the guide pipe 610. The protective component 6 can be used through... The first electric push rod 602 pushes the slider 603 to rise and fall in the slide rail 601, causing the slider 603 to drive the second electric push rod 604 to rise and fall. This allows adjustment of the position and height of the protective cover 605 at the front end of the second electric push rod 604, facilitating adjustment according to the height of the workpiece and conveniently blocking and protecting against metal debris. During metal debris blocking and protection, the delivery pump 608 draws oil from the oil tank 606 and delivers it to the guide pipe 610, which then passes through the nozzle 611 to... When oil is sprayed onto the inner wall of the protective cover 605, the metal debris splashes onto the inner wall of the protective cover 605. Due to the viscosity of the oil, the metal debris can be adhered to, preventing the metal debris from bouncing back. As the oil continues to slide down, the metal debris in the oil is filtered and separated by the perforated filter plate 609. At this time, the oil returns to the bottom of the protective cover 605 and is recycled back to the oil tank 606 by the recovery pump 607 for reuse. The metal debris on the perforated filter plate 609 can be easily collected and cleaned later.

[0026] Furthermore, the first electric push rod 602 extends through the middle of the slide rail 601, and the output end of the first electric push rod 602 is connected to the lower outer surface of the slider 603. The protective cover 605 is welded to the hollow filter plate 609. The protective cover 605 has a semi-circular structure. A recovery pipe is provided between the recovery pump 607 and the protective cover 605, and a delivery pipe is provided between the delivery pump 608 and the guide pipe 610. The recovery pump 607 can draw and recover the oil at the bottom of the protective cover 605 through the recovery pipe, and the delivery pump 608 can deliver the oil to the guide pipe 610 through the delivery pipe, so that the nozzle 611 on the guide pipe 610 can spray the oil onto the inner wall of the protective cover 605.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a base 2 is fixedly connected to the lower outer surface of the machine housing 1, a spindle box 3 is provided on the upper outer surface of the machine housing 1, a door 4 is movably connected to the front outer surface of the machine housing 1, a transparent window 5 is provided in the middle of the door 4, a base 7 is provided in the middle of the machine housing 1, a saddle 8 is movably connected to the upper outer surface of the base 7, a worktable 9 is movably connected to the upper outer surface of the saddle 8, a machine head 10 is provided on the lower outer surface of the spindle box 3, the saddle 8 can move back and forth on the base 7, and the worktable 9 can move left and right on the saddle 8 to facilitate the adjustment of the workpiece position.

[0028] Furthermore, the spindle box 3 extends through the middle of the machine housing 1, and cooling nozzles are provided on both outer surfaces of the spindle box 3. When in use, the cooling nozzles can cool the surface of the workpiece and the tool.

[0029] To ensure that those skilled in the art can fully understand the technical solution, this application provides the following overall overview:

[0030] In use, the workpiece to be processed can be fixed on the worktable 9. Then, according to the height of the workpiece, the slider 603 can be raised and lowered in the slide rail 601 by the first electric push rod 602, which in turn drives the second electric push rod 604 to rise and fall. This allows adjustment of the position and height of the protective cover 605 at the front end of the second electric push rod 604, making it easy to adjust according to the height of the workpiece and convenient for blocking and protecting against metal debris. At this time, the second electric push rod 604 pushes the protective cover 605 to move, so that the two protective covers 605 can move closer to each other for protection. When blocking and protecting against metal debris, the conveying pump 608 can... Oil is drawn from the oil tank 606 and transported to the guide pipe 610. The guide pipe 610 then sprays the oil onto the inner wall of the protective cover 605 through the nozzle 611. When metal fragments splash onto the inner wall of the protective cover 605, the oil has a certain viscosity, which can adhere to the metal fragments and prevent them from bouncing back. As the oil continues to slide down, the metal fragments in the oil are filtered and separated by the perforated filter plate 609. At this time, the oil returns to the bottom of the protective cover 605 and is recycled back to the oil tank 606 by the recovery pump 607 for reuse. The metal fragments on the perforated filter plate 609 can be easily collected and cleaned later.

[0031] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the scope of the present invention will be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents for those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A protective structure for a vertical machining center, characterized in that, The system includes a chassis (1) and a protective assembly (6). The protective assembly (6) includes a slide rail (601), a first electric push rod (602), a slider (603), a second electric push rod (604), a protective cover (605), an oil tank (606), a recovery pump (607), a transfer pump (608), a perforated filter plate (609), a guide pipe (610), and a nozzle (611). The first electric push rod (602) is fixedly installed on the lower outer surface of the slide rail (601). The slider (603) is movably connected to the middle of the slide rail (601). The second electric push rod (604) is fixedly installed on the slider. The protective cover (605) is fixedly installed on one end of the second electric push rod (604) on the outer surface of the front end of (603). The oil tank (606) is set on the outer wall of the protective cover (605). The recovery pump (607) is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the oil tank (606). The delivery pump (608) is fixedly installed on the top end of the oil tank (606). The perforated filter plate (609) is set in the middle of the protective cover (605). The guide pipe (610) is fixedly installed on the inner surface of the top end of the protective cover (605). The nozzle (611) is set on the outer wall of the guide pipe (610).

2. The protective structure of a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower outer surface of the chassis (1) is fixedly connected to a base (2), the upper outer surface of the chassis (1) is provided with a spindle box (3), the front outer surface of the chassis (1) is movably connected to a door (4), and a transparent window (5) is provided in the middle of the door (4).

3. The protective structure of a vertical machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that, A base (7) is provided in the middle of the machine box (1), a saddle (8) is movably connected to the upper outer surface of the base (7), a worktable (9) is movably connected to the upper outer surface of the saddle (8), and a machine head (10) is provided on the lower outer surface of the spindle box (3).

4. The protective structure of a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first electric push rod (602) extends through the middle of the slide rail (601), and the output end of the first electric push rod (602) is connected to the lower outer surface of the slider (603).

5. The protective structure of a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective cover (605) is welded to the perforated filter plate (609), and the protective cover (605) has a semi-circular structure.

6. The protective structure of a vertical machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, A recovery pipe is provided between the recovery pump (607) and the protective cover (605), and a delivery pipe is provided between the delivery pump (608) and the guide pipe (610).

7. The protective structure of a vertical machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spindle box (3) extends through the middle of the housing (1), and cooling nozzles are provided on both outer surfaces of the spindle box (3).