Safety protective cover for instrument lathe

By installing a protective cover on the top of the instrument lathe headstock and equipping it with a drive and guide mechanism, the safety issues when machining easily breakable materials on the instrument lathe have been resolved, achieving improved safety without affecting production efficiency.

CN224254243UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19SHANGHAI DEBAO SEAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI DEBAO SEAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

When machining easily fractured materials, instrument lathes frequently cause workplace accidents due to product breakage and ejection, and there is a lack of effective protective measures.

Method used

A protective cover is installed on the top of the instrument panel head box, equipped with a drive mechanism and a guide mechanism, so that the protective cover can be moved forward to cover the processing area when needed to prevent products from flying out; and moved backward when not needed to avoid affecting the field of vision or operation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents broken and flying products from being ejected, improving safety, reducing workplace accidents, and not affecting normal processing and production.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an instrument lathe safety protective cover, which relates to the technical field of instrument lathe processing and comprises a driving mechanism, a guide mechanism and a protective cover. The fixed end of the driving mechanism is connected with the instrument headstock, and the movable end of the driving mechanism is in transmission connection with the protective cover; the fixed end of the guide mechanism is arranged on the instrument headstock, and the sliding end of the guide mechanism is connected with the protective cover. According to the safety protective cover for the instrument lathe, the protective cover is arranged on the top of the instrument lathe head box, products which are broken and fly out can be blocked, safety is greatly improved, and industrial accidents caused by the fact that the products are broken and fly out are reduced. Meanwhile, the driving mechanism and the guide mechanism are installed below the protective cover, when the protective cover is not needed, the protective cover can move backwards through the driving mechanism and the guide mechanism, and the protective cover is prevented from influencing the view field or interfering other operations.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of instrument lathe processing technology, and in particular to a safety guard for an instrument lathe. Background Technology

[0002] Instrument lathes employ manual feed and quick-access hand-operated mechanisms, with a motor directly driving the spindle for precise positioning and turning control. They can continuously machine single, fixed types of workpieces and shapes, increasing efficiency by more than 10 times compared to conventional lathes, making them particularly suitable for mass production of small parts. Instrument lathes can replace other machine tools, saving energy. However, they are simple horizontal lathes and typically lack protective covers. When machining easily fractured materials such as ceramics, there is a risk of product breakage and ejection, leading to workplace injuries. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a safety guard for an instrument lathe, which avoids workplace accidents caused by the product breaking off and flying out.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a safety guard for an instrument lathe, including a drive mechanism, a guide mechanism, and a guard; the fixed end of the drive mechanism is connected to the instrument lathe head box, and the moving end of the drive mechanism is connected to the guard; the fixed end of the guide mechanism is disposed on the instrument lathe head box, and the sliding end of the guide mechanism is connected to the guard.

[0006] Optionally, the drive mechanism includes a power source, a fixed base, and a connecting block; the fixed base is disposed on the top of the instrument panel head box, the housing of the power source is connected to the fixed base, the output end of the power source is connected to the connecting block, and the connecting block is connected to the guide mechanism.

[0007] Optionally, the power source includes a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or a linear motor.

[0008] Optionally, the mounting base includes a horizontal connecting part and a vertical mounting part. The connecting part is connected to the instrument head box, and the mounting part is connected to the housing of the power source by a mounting nut.

[0009] Optionally, the guiding mechanism includes a guide rail and a slider; the guide rail is connected to the top of the instrument panel head box and is located on both sides of the drive mechanism, and the slider is slidably disposed on the guide rail; the slider is connected to the protective cover and the drive mechanism respectively.

[0010] Optionally, the slider is connected to the support plate, and the support plate is connected to the protective cover and the drive mechanism respectively.

[0011] Optionally, a connecting block is provided on the support plate, and the connecting block is connected to the drive mechanism.

[0012] Optionally, the output end of the drive mechanism passes through the connecting block, and a connecting nut is respectively provided on both sides of the connecting block at the output end of the drive mechanism.

[0013] Optionally, it includes two side-by-side support plates, the arrangement direction of which is perpendicular to the driving direction of the driving mechanism, and the two support plates are respectively connected to the protective cover.

[0014] Optionally, a base is provided below the guide rail, the base is connected to the top of the instrument panel head box, and the guide rail is connected to the base.

[0015] The present invention achieves the following technical advantages over the prior art:

[0016] This utility model relates to a safety guard for instrument lathes. By installing a guard on the top of the instrument lathe headstock, it can prevent broken or flying products from being ejected, greatly improving safety and reducing workplace injuries caused by broken or flying products. Simultaneously, a drive mechanism and a guide mechanism are installed below the guard. When the guard is not needed, these mechanisms can be used to move it backward, preventing it from obstructing visibility or interfering with other operations. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument lathe safety guard without the protective cover in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the safety guard for the instrument lathe in this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Cylinder; 2. Guide rail; 3. Mounting nut; 4. Support plate; 5. Slider; 6. Connecting block; 7. Connecting nut; 8. Instrument head box; 9. Fixing seat; 10. Base; 11. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a safety guard for an instrument lathe to solve the problems existing in the prior art. By setting a protective guard on the top of the instrument lathe head box, the broken and flying products can be blocked, which greatly improves safety and reduces work-related accidents caused by broken and flying products.

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a safety guard for an instrument lathe, including a drive mechanism, a guide mechanism, and a guard 11; the fixed end of the drive mechanism is connected to the instrument lathe head box 8, and the moving end of the drive mechanism is connected to the guard 11 in a transmission manner; the fixed end of the guide mechanism is disposed on the instrument lathe head box 8, and the sliding end of the guide mechanism is connected to the guard 11.

[0026] The protective cover 11 has an inverted U-shaped structure with both sides tilted outwards. This not only provides comprehensive protection for the processing area but also allows for a larger working space, preventing the protective cover 11 from affecting the normal processing and production of the instrument cart.

[0027] The drive mechanism is used to linearly displace the protective cover 11 along the guide mechanism, thereby changing the position of the protective cover 11. When protection is required, the drive mechanism moves the protective cover 11 forward to above the instrument car processing area. During product installation or disassembly, in order to avoid the protective cover 11 affecting the operation, the drive mechanism moves the protective cover 11 backward to above the instrument car head box 8 to leave sufficient operating space.

[0028] In this specific embodiment, the drive mechanism includes a power source, a fixed base 9, and a connecting block 6; the fixed base 9 is disposed on the top of the instrument head box 8, the housing of the power source is connected to the fixed base 9, the output end of the power source is connected to the connecting block 6, and the connecting block 6 is connected to the guide mechanism.

[0029] In a more specific embodiment, the mounting base 9 includes a horizontal connecting part and a vertical mounting part. The connecting part is connected to the instrument panel head box 8, and the mounting part is connected to the housing of the power source via a mounting nut 3. In a further specific embodiment, the power source can be a cylinder 1, a hydraulic cylinder, or a linear motor. Taking cylinder 1 as an example, the front end of the cylinder body of cylinder 1 is provided with an external thread. The threaded end of the cylinder body of cylinder 1 passes through a through hole on the mounting part of the mounting base 9. The connection between cylinder 1 and the mounting base 9 is achieved by screwing the mounting nut 3 onto the external thread, thereby achieving the connection between cylinder 1 and the instrument panel head box 8.

[0030] In a more specific embodiment, the guiding mechanism includes a guide rail 2 and a slider 5; the guide rail 2 is connected to the top of the instrument panel head box 8 and is located on both sides of the drive mechanism, and the slider 5 is slidably mounted on the guide rail 2; the slider 5 is connected to a support plate 4, and a connecting block 6 is provided on the support plate 4, which is connected to the drive mechanism. The output end of the drive mechanism passes through the connecting block 6, and a connecting nut 7 is provided on both sides of the connecting block 6 at the output end of the drive mechanism.

[0031] In a more specific embodiment, the protective cover 11 and the support plate 4 are connected by screws or welding. Furthermore, a guide rail 2 is provided on each side of the cylinder 1, and two sliders 5 are provided on each guide rail 2. The corresponding sliders 5 located on both sides of the cylinder 1 are connected to both ends of the same support plate 4. The arrangement direction of the support plate 4 is perpendicular to the driving direction of the drive mechanism. The two support plates 4 are arranged side-by-side and are respectively connected to the protective cover 11.

[0032] In a more specific embodiment, a base 10 is provided below the guide rail 2, and the base 10 is connected to the top of the instrument head box 8 by bolts, and the guide rail 2 is connected to the base 10 by bolts.

[0033] In use, the lever of cylinder 1 drives the connecting block 6, which in turn moves the support plate 4 and the protective cover 11 forward along the guide rail 2, so that the protective cover 11 moves above the chuck of the instrument carriage, thereby shielding the product from the top and left and right sides and preventing the product from flying out from the top or left and right sides after breaking. During the process of installing the product onto or removing it from the chuck, the lever of cylinder 1 retracts, which moves the support plate 4 and the protective cover 11 backward, so that the protective cover 11 is above the head box 8 of the instrument carriage, fully exposing the chuck, so as not to affect the installation and removal of the product on the chuck.

[0034] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, it is obvious that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Therefore, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model, and no reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0035] This specification uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A safety guard for an instrument lathe, characterized in that, It includes a drive mechanism, a guide mechanism, and a protective cover; the fixed end of the drive mechanism is connected to the instrument panel head box, and the moving end of the drive mechanism is connected to the protective cover; the fixed end of the guide mechanism is disposed on the instrument panel head box, and the sliding end of the guide mechanism is connected to the protective cover.

2. The safety guard for an instrument lathe according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a power source, a fixed base, and a connecting block; the fixed base is disposed on the top of the instrument panel head box, the housing of the power source is connected to the fixed base, the output end of the power source is connected to the connecting block, and the connecting block is connected to the guide mechanism.

3. The safety guard for an instrument lathe according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power source includes a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or a linear motor.

4. The safety guard for an instrument lathe according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a horizontal connecting part and a vertical mounting part. The connecting part is connected to the instrument head box, and the mounting part is connected to the housing of the power source by a mounting nut.

5. The safety guard for an instrument lathe according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism includes a guide rail and a slider; the guide rail is connected to the top of the instrument head box and is located on both sides of the drive mechanism, and the slider is slidably mounted on the guide rail; the slider is connected to the protective cover and the drive mechanism respectively.

6. The safety guard for an instrument lathe according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slider is connected to the support plate, and the support plate is connected to the protective cover and the drive mechanism respectively.

7. The safety guard for an instrument lathe according to claim 6, characterized in that, A connecting block is provided on the support plate, and the connecting block is connected to the drive mechanism.

8. The safety guard for an instrument lathe according to claim 7, characterized in that, The output end of the drive mechanism passes through the connecting block, and a connecting nut is respectively provided on both sides of the connecting block on the output end of the drive mechanism.

9. The safety guard for an instrument lathe according to claim 6, characterized in that, It includes two support plates arranged side by side, the arrangement direction of the support plates being perpendicular to the driving direction of the driving mechanism, and the two support plates being connected to the protective cover respectively.

10. The safety guard for an instrument lathe according to claim 5, characterized in that, A base is provided below the guide rail, and the base is connected to the top of the instrument head box. The guide rail is connected to the base.