Machine tool organ type protective cover of flexible structure

By designing an inclined structure and an air-blowing cleaning system on the accordion-style protective cover of the machine tool, and equipping it with temperature and vibration sensors, the problems of debris accumulation and difficulty in knowing the internal conditions are solved, achieving efficient cleaning and safe operation of the equipment.

CN224209571UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08CHENRUI INTELLIGENT TECH (QUANZHOU) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHENRUI INTELLIGENT TECH (QUANZHOU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing accordion-style protective covers for machine tools tend to accumulate debris during operation, affecting their service life, and their lack of transparency makes it impossible to know the internal conditions in a timely manner.

Method used

A flexible accordion-style protective cover for machine tools was designed. It adopts an inclined structure and is equipped with an air blowing nozzle for automatic cleaning. Temperature and vibration sensors are installed for real-time monitoring to ensure the cleanliness and safe operation of the equipment.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces debris accumulation, extends equipment lifespan, improves cleaning efficiency, ensures safe equipment operation, and reduces downtime due to malfunctions.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machine tool protective covers, and discloses a machine tool organ type protective cover of a flexible structure, which comprises a machine tool base, foot cups are fixedly connected to four corners of the bottom of the machine tool base, and a machine tool board is arranged at the top of the machine tool base. Supporting frames are slidably connected to the left side and the right side of the machine tool base through guide rail sliding block modules correspondingly, the left side of the supporting frame close to the left side penetrates through and is fixedly connected with a driving motor, a lead screw base is fixedly connected between the supporting frames on the left side and the right side, and a sliding table is arranged at the center of the front side of the lead screw base. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the sliding table, and mounting flanges are fixedly connected to the left side and the right side of the sliding table and the left side and the right side of the interior of the lead screw seat. According to the organ type protective cover for the machine tool, the top of the organ type protective cover for the machine tool is designed to be of the inclined structure, accumulation of chippings can be effectively reduced, and pollution to the interior of the machine tool is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machine tool protective cover technology, specifically a flexible machine tool bellows-style protective cover. Background Technology

[0002] A flexible, bellows-style machine tool guard is a device used to protect the moving parts of a machine tool. It is primarily made of multiple layers of flexible materials, offering excellent wear resistance and oil resistance. Its design aims to prevent chips, coolant, and other contaminants from entering the machine tool, extending its service life. Bellows-style guards are widely used in CNC machine tools, milling machines, and lathes due to their advantages such as foldability, small footprint, and easy installation. As the manufacturing industry's requirements for equipment protection increase, the technology of bellows-style guards continues to evolve, with increasingly optimized materials and structural designs.

[0003] Existing flexible machine tool bellows-style protective covers are primarily made of multiple layers of high-strength materials, such as polyester, nylon, or PVC, offering excellent wear resistance and oil resistance. Their design typically employs a corrugated structure, allowing for flexible expansion and contraction during machine tool movement, providing effective protection. Bellows-style protective covers are widely used in CNC machine tools, milling machines, and lathes, effectively preventing chips, coolant, and dust from entering the machine tool's interior, ensuring normal operation and extending its service life. With technological advancements, the sealing and durability of these protective covers continue to improve, meeting the demands of modern manufacturing.

[0004] However, the aforementioned accordion-style protective covers for machine tools still have the following problems: existing accordion-style protective covers for machine tools are prone to accumulating debris during machine tool operation and cutting, which can easily wear down the protective cover over time and affect its service life. In addition, most of the current accordion-style protective covers for machine tools are made of opaque materials, making it difficult to know the internal conditions.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, a flexible accordion-style protective cover for machine tools is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a flexible structure accordion-style protective cover for machine tools, which solves the problems of accumulated debris that cannot be cleaned during operation and the inconvenience of knowing the internal situation in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a flexible structure accordion-style protective cover for machine tools, including a machine tool bed, with foot cups fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the machine tool bed, a machine tool bed plate on the top of the machine tool bed, and support frames slidably connected to the left and right sides of the machine tool bed via guide rail slider modules. A drive motor is fixedly connected through and to the left side of the support frame on the left side, and a lead screw seat is fixedly connected between the left and right support frames. A slide is provided at the center of the front side of the lead screw seat, and a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the slide. Mounting flanges are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the slide and the left and right sides inside the lead screw seat.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: an air nozzle is fixedly connected to the rear side of the mounting plate via a connector.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: a temperature sensor is provided on the top left side of the lead screw seat.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: a vibration sensor is provided on the top of the support frame.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: buffer pads are fixedly connected to the inner side of each lead screw seat.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: a mounting platform is fixedly connected to the inner side of the mounting flange.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: a flexible protective cloth is fixedly connected between the two mounting flanges.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: the flexible protective cloth is uniformly distributed and fixedly connected to the front side with support plates.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model provides a flexible accordion-style protective cover for machine tools. Firstly, by designing the top of the accordion-style protective cover with an inclined structure, it effectively reduces the accumulation of debris and prevents contamination of the machine tool's interior. Simultaneously, by installing air nozzles on the moving slider, it can automatically clean the accordion cover, keeping it clean. This design not only improves the efficiency of the protective cover's use but also extends the machine tool's service life and reduces maintenance costs. The combination of the inclined structure and the air-blowing cleaning system better meets the high requirements of modern manufacturing for equipment protection and cleaning.

[0017] 2. This utility model provides a flexible accordion-style protective cover for machine tools. By installing a temperature sensor inside the accordion-style protective cover, it can monitor temperature changes in real time, preventing damage caused by overheating due to friction. Simultaneously, a vibration sensor can promptly detect jamming or mechanical collisions in the protective cover, ensuring the safe operation of the equipment. This intelligent monitoring system not only improves the reliability of the protective cover but also effectively extends the service life of the machine tool and reduces downtime due to malfunctions. Combining temperature and vibration monitoring technologies, it can better meet the high requirements of modern manufacturing for equipment safety and performance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bellows cover of this utility model after installation;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the bellows cover of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bellows-style protective cover structure of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Machine tool bed; 2. Foot cup; 3. Machine tool bed plate; 4. Support frame; 5. Drive motor; 6. Air nozzle; 7. Slide table; 8. Mounting plate; 9. Temperature sensor; 10. Vibration sensor; 11. Buffer pad; 12. Lead screw seat; 13. Mounting flange; 14. Hanging platform; 15. Flexible protective fabric; 16. Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Combination Figure 1This utility model discloses a flexible structure accordion-style protective cover for machine tools, including a machine tool base 1, a supporting device, foot cups 2 fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the machine tool base 1 to support the machine tool and equipment, a machine tool bed 3 on the top of the machine tool base 1 to support the parts to be processed, support frames 4 slidably connected to the left and right sides of the machine tool base 1 through guide rail slider modules to support and install electric lead screw modules, a drive motor 5 is fixedly connected through and to the left side of the left support frame 4 to drive the slide table 7 to move, a lead screw seat 12 is fixedly connected between the left and right support frames 4, a slide table 7 is provided at the center of the front side of the lead screw seat 12, which can be driven by the drive motor 5 to move with the lead screw, an mounting plate 8 is fixedly connected to the front side of the slide table 7 to connect the air nozzle 6, and mounting flanges 13 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the slide table 7 and the left and right sides of the inside of the lead screw seat 12 to connect the flexible protective fabric 15 and the electric lead screw module.

[0026] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 The rear side of the mounting plate 8 is fixedly connected to an air nozzle 6 via a connector to blow air to clean up cutting debris. A temperature sensor 9 is located on the top left side of the lead screw seat 12 to sense the internal temperature and monitor the condition of the internal components. A vibration sensor 10 is located on the top of the support frame 4 to sense the internal vibration and monitor the internal components. Buffer pads 11 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the lead screw seat 12 to protect the flexible bellows-style protective cover.

[0027] Combination Figure 4 A mounting plate 14 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the mounting flange 13 to facilitate installation and increase the stability of movement. A flexible protective cloth 15 is fixedly connected between the two mounting flanges 13. The flexible structure facilitates telescopic movement. Support plates 16 are evenly distributed and fixedly connected to the front side of the flexible protective cloth 15 to support and pull up the flexible protective cloth, facilitating telescopic movement during movement.

[0028] Working principle: At the start of operation, the operator connects the flexible protective fabric 15 together with the support plate 16, forming a flexible bellows-style protective cover via the mounting flanges 13 on both sides. The inner wall of the mounting flanges 13 has a mounting platform 14 for easy installation. The flexible bellows-style protective cover is installed on the electric lead screw module consisting of the drive motor 5, lead screw seat 12, and slide table 7 using bolts to the mounting platform 14. This protects the precision components inside the electric lead screw module from dust, cutting fluid, and cutting debris. One side of the flexible bellows-style protective cover is connected to the slide table 7 with bolts, allowing it to move with the slide table 7. Thus, even when the slide table 7 of the electric lead screw module moves, it still protects the internal components. A vibration sensor 10 is installed on the left flange of the bellows-type protective cover to detect the vibration of the internal device. A temperature sensor is installed on the rear side of the flexible bellows-type protective cover to detect the internal temperature and prevent damage to the equipment due to overheating. The top of the flexible bellows cover is designed with an angle to reduce the accumulation of cutting chips. There is a mounting plate 8 in front of the slide table 7. An air nozzle 6 is installed behind the mounting plate 8 through a connector. When the slide table moves, the air nozzle 6 can blow air to clean the flexible bellows-type protective cover of chips. The electric lead screw module of the flexible bellows-type protective cover is mounted on the guide rail slider module on the machine tool bed 1 through the support frame 4, and can move on the machine tool as needed for processing.

[0029] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0030] 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 these 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 flexible structure accordion-style protective cover for a machine tool, comprising a machine tool bed (1), characterized in that: The bottom four corners of the machine tool bed (1) are fixedly connected to foot cups (2), the top of the machine tool bed (1) is provided with a machine tool bed plate (3), the left and right sides of the machine tool bed (1) are slidably connected to support frames (4) through guide rail slider modules, the left side of the support frame (4) is connected to a drive motor (5) through and fixedly connected, the left and right sides of the support frames (4) are fixedly connected to a lead screw seat (12), the front center of the lead screw seat (12) is provided with a slide (7), the front side of the slide (7) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (8), the left and right sides of the slide (7) and the left and right sides inside the lead screw seat (12) are fixedly connected to mounting flanges (13).

2. The flexible structure machine tool bellows-type protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air nozzle (6) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the mounting plate (8) via a connector.

3. The flexible structure machine tool bellows-type protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (9) is located on the top left side of the lead screw seat (12).

4. The flexible structure machine tool bellows-type protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vibration sensor (10) is provided on the top of the support frame (4).

5. The flexible structure of the machine tool bellows-type protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each lead screw seat (12) has a buffer pad (11) fixedly connected to its inner side.

6. The flexible structure of the machine tool bellows-type protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting plate (14) is fixedly connected to the inside of the mounting flange (13).

7. The flexible structure of the machine tool bellows-type protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flexible protective cloth (15) is fixedly connected between the two mounting flanges (13).

8. The flexible structure of the machine tool bellows-type protective cover according to claim 7, characterized in that: The flexible protective fabric (15) is evenly distributed on the front side and fixedly connected to a support plate (16).