A tool magazine for an optical grinding machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a tool magazine for use with an optical grinding machine, relating to the field of optical processing technology. It includes a grinding machine and a tool magazine rack disposed beside the grinding machine. The tool magazine rack holds several different types of tools. A first drive module is mounted at the bottom of the tool magazine rack, and a second drive module is mounted at the drive end of the first drive module. A robot is mounted at the drive end of the second drive module, and a camera is mounted on the robot's robotic arm. This tool magazine for optical grinding machines automates tool handling by adjusting the robot's position through the drive module and using the camera on the robot to identify the tools. Compared to the commonly used manual methods, tool changing efficiency is significantly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical processing technology, specifically a tool magazine for use with an optical grinding machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of optical processing, optical grinding machines are key equipment for precision machining of optical components. Their machining accuracy and efficiency directly affect the quality and production cycle of optical components. Frequent tool changes are unavoidable during the optical grinding process. Traditional tool changing methods often rely on manual operation, which is not only inefficient but also prone to inaccurate tool changes due to human factors, thus affecting machining accuracy and product quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a tool magazine for use with optical grinding machines, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a tool magazine for use with an optical grinding machine, the grinding machine and a tool magazine rack disposed next to the grinding machine, wherein the tool magazine rack holds a number of different types of tools;

[0005] A first drive module is installed at the bottom of the tool magazine rack. A second drive module is installed at the drive end of the first drive module. A robot is installed at the drive end of the second drive module. A camera is installed on the robotic arm of the robot.

[0006] Furthermore, the first drive module includes a base mounted on the upper part of the grinding machine, linear guides symmetrically mounted on the upper part of the base, a movable seat slidably connected to the upper part of the linear guides, and connecting parts mounted on both sides of the movable seat. The movable seat is driven to reciprocate by a servo module.

[0007] Furthermore, the servo module includes a drive motor installed inside the base, a belt drive assembly rotatably connected to the end of the base, and lead screws rotatably connected to both sides of the base;

[0008] The driven end of the belt drive assembly is connected to the driving end of the drive motor, the driven end of the lead screw is connected to the driving end of the belt drive assembly, and the lead screw and the connecting member are connected by threads.

[0009] Furthermore, the belt drive assembly includes a driving pulley, a driven pulley, and a timing belt;

[0010] The driving pulley is connected to the drive end of the drive motor, the driven pulley is installed at the end of the lead screw, and the driving pulley and the driven pulley are connected by the synchronous belt drive.

[0011] Furthermore, the linear guide is a high-precision linear guide to ensure the stability and accuracy of the movable seat during the sliding process;

[0012] The movable seat and the linear guide rail are in a sliding fit, and the sliding direction of the movable seat is consistent with the axial direction of the lead screw.

[0013] Furthermore, the robot is a six-axis industrial robot, and the camera is installed at the end of the robot's robotic arm for identifying and locating the cutting tool;

[0014] The tool magazine rack has a multi-layer structure, and each layer is provided with a tool slot for placing tools. The tools are fixed in the tool magazine rack through the tool slot.

[0015] This invention provides a tool magazine for use with optical grinding machines. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0016] This tool magazine for optical grinding machines, through the drive module adjusting the robot's position and the camera on the robot recognizing the tools, automates the tool picking and placing process. Compared to the currently commonly used manual method, the tool changing efficiency is greatly improved. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the robot and the camera in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first drive module in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the first drive module in this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Grinding machine; 2. Tool magazine holder; 3. First drive module; 31. Base; 32. Linear guide rail; 33. Movable seat; 34. Connector; 35. Drive motor; 36. Belt drive assembly; 37. Lead screw; 4. Second drive module; 5. Robot; 6. Camera. 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] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a tool magazine for use with an optical grinding machine, including a grinding machine 1 and a tool magazine rack 2 disposed next to the grinding machine 1. The tool magazine rack 2 holds several different types of tools. A first drive module 3 is installed at the bottom of the tool magazine rack 2. A second drive module 4 is installed at the drive end of the first drive module 3. A robot 5 is installed at the drive end of the second drive module 4. A camera 6 is installed on the robotic arm of the robot 5. (It should be noted that the grinding machine 1, the tool magazine rack 2, the robot 5 and the camera 6 all adopt existing technology. The specific structure and principle will not be described in detail here.)

[0024] The first drive module 3 and the second drive module 4 have the same structure. The first drive module 3 includes a base 31 mounted on the upper part of the grinding machine 1. Linear guide rails 32 are symmetrically mounted on the upper part of the base 31. A movable seat 33 is slidably connected to the upper part of the linear guide rails 32. Connectors 34 are mounted on both sides of the movable seat 33. The reciprocating movement of the movable seat 33 is driven by a servo module.

[0025] The servo module includes a drive motor 35 installed inside the base 31, a belt drive assembly 36 rotatably connected to the end of the base 31, and lead screws 37 rotatably connected to both sides of the base 31. The driven end of the belt drive assembly 36 is connected to the driving end of the drive motor 35, and the driven end of the lead screw 37 is connected to the driving end of the belt drive assembly 36. The lead screw 37 and the connector 34 are connected by threads.

[0026] The belt drive assembly 36 includes a drive pulley, a driven pulley, and a synchronous belt. The drive pulley is connected to the drive end of the drive motor 35, and the driven pulley is installed at the end of the lead screw 37. The drive pulley and the driven pulley are connected by a synchronous belt drive.

[0027] When the first drive module 3 and the second drive module 4 are working, the drive motor 35 drives the belt drive assembly 36 to rotate, thereby driving the two lead screws 37 to rotate. Because the lead screws 37 and the connecting piece 34 are threadedly connected, when the lead screws 37 rotate, the movable seat 33 will move along the direction of the linear guide rail 32. Since the drive motor 35 is set as a servo motor, the drive end can rotate forward and reverse, so the movable seat 33 will also move back and forth.

[0028] When in use, the tool magazine can adjust the position of the robot 5 through the first drive module 3 and the second drive module 4, so that the robot 5 can move between the grinding machine 1 and the tool magazine holder 2. Specifically, the position of the robot 5 is detected by sensors, and the first drive module 3 and the second drive module 4 work in an orderly manner according to the detected position. This is existing known technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] When grinding machine 1 needs a tool change, the first drive module 3 and the second drive module 4 jointly drive robot 5 to the location of the tool on grinding machine 1. Then, camera 6 identifies the tool's position, and robot 5 removes the tool and returns to the tool magazine 2, placing it on the magazine. Then, it retrieves a new tool and installs it onto the spindle of grinding machine 1. The linkage between camera 6 and robot 5 works by using sensors such as industrial cameras, LiDAR, and structured light / ToF sensors to collect environmental images or point cloud data. Image preprocessing includes noise reduction, distortion correction, contrast enhancement, and feature extraction such as edge detection, corner detection, and contour extraction. Deep learning feature extraction techniques, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), are used for target recognition and pose estimation. The system constructs a spatial model through 3D reconstruction and pose estimation to achieve 3D object perception and localization. The decision-making and control module plans paths or adjusts actions based on image analysis results, enabling autonomous decision-making and control of the robot. This is a very mature technology in the current automation field, and the specific principles will not be detailed here.

Claims

1. A tool magazine for a cooperative optical grinding machine, characterized in that A grinding machine (1) and a tool magazine (2) disposed on the side of the grinding machine (1), wherein a number of different types of tools are placed in the tool magazine (2); The bottom of the tool magazine (2) is equipped with a first drive module (3), the drive end of the first drive module (3) is equipped with a second drive module (4), the drive end of the second drive module (4) is equipped with a robot (5), and the robotic arm of the robot (5) is equipped with a camera (6).

2. The tool magazine for a cooperative optical grinding machine of claim 1, wherein, The first drive module (3) includes a base (31) mounted on the upper part of the grinding machine (1). A linear guide rail (32) is symmetrically mounted on the upper part of the base (31). A movable seat (33) is slidably connected to the upper part of the linear guide rail (32). Connectors (34) are mounted on both sides of the movable seat (33). The movable seat (33) is driven by a servo module to reciprocate.

3. A tool magazine for a cooperative optical grinding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that The servo module includes a drive motor (35) installed inside the base (31), a belt drive assembly (36) rotatably connected to the end of the base (31), and lead screws (37) rotatably connected to both sides of the base (31). The driven end of the belt drive assembly (36) is connected to the driving end of the drive motor (35), the driven end of the lead screw (37) is connected to the driving end of the belt drive assembly (36), and the lead screw (37) and the connector (34) are connected by threads.

4. The tool magazine for a cooperative optical grinding machine of claim 3, wherein, The belt drive assembly (36) includes a driving pulley, a driven pulley, and a timing belt; The driving pulley is connected to the driving end of the drive motor (35), the driven pulley is installed at the end of the lead screw (37), and the driving pulley and the driven pulley are connected by the synchronous belt drive.

5. The tool magazine for a cooperative optical grinding machine of claim 3 wherein, The linear guide (32) is a high-precision linear guide, used to ensure the stability and accuracy of the movable seat (33) during the sliding process; The movable seat (33) and the linear guide rail (32) are in a sliding fit, and the sliding direction of the movable seat (33) is consistent with the axial direction of the lead screw (37).

6. A tool magazine for use with an optical grinding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robot (5) is a six-axis industrial robot, and the camera (6) is installed at the end of the robotic arm of the robot (5) for identifying and locating the cutting tool; The tool magazine (2) has a multi-layer structure, and each layer is provided with a tool slot for placing tools. The tools are fixed in the tool magazine (2) through the tool slot.

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