A five-axis machining center for a wheel hub

By introducing components such as multi-stage telescopic electric cylinders, lifting cylinder modules, and push-pull cylinder modules into the five-axis machining center, the automated removal of wheel hubs is achieved, solving the problems of fatigue and low efficiency caused by manual material handling in the existing technology, and improving work efficiency.

CN224295354UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29KUNSHAN DUYANG CNC MASCH TOOL EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KUNSHAN DUYANG CNC MASCH TOOL EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a five -axis machining center for wheel hub belongs to machining technical field, including frame, the top of frame is provided with three -axis guide rail module, is provided with driving motor on three -axis guide rail module, the output fixedly connected with milling cutter of driving motor, the fixedly connected with cradle rotary table in frame, is provided with horizontal rotary table in cradle rotary table, the top fixedly connected with positioning chuck of horizontal rotary table, and positioning chuck and milling cutter correspond, one side end fixedly connected with lifting cylinder module of frame, the output fixedly connected with lifting frame of lifting cylinder module, one side end fixedly connected with multistage telescopic electric cylinder of lifting frame, in the utility model, after wheel hub processing is completed, through multistage telescopic electric cylinder and makes the swing frame extension to wheel hub bottom, and lifting cylinder module makes the swing frame of extension and lift wheel hub, and push -and -pull cylinder module makes the swing frame and sends out wheel hub to incline, and wheel hub does not need manual material taking after machining center milling, reduces the manual cost, and improves work efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machining technology, and more specifically, to a five-axis machining center for wheel hubs. Background Technology

[0002] A five-axis machining center, also known as a five-axis linkage machining center, is a high-tech, high-precision machining center specifically designed for machining complex curved surfaces. It has five axes that enable five-axis linkage machining and is adept at machining spatial curved surfaces, irregular shapes, hollowing, drilling, oblique holes, and bevel cutting.

[0003] Currently, wheel hub machining is usually completed in a five-axis machining center. The five-axis machining center adjusts the position through the XYZ three axes and adjusts the angle through the AC or BC two axes, enabling the wheel hub to be milled in all directions in three-dimensional space. However, after the existing five-axis machining center has finished machining the wheel hub, it usually needs to be manually removed from the machining center. Since the wheel hub has a certain weight, it is easy to get tired by manually removing the wheel hub for a long time, and the manual material removal speed is slow, resulting in low work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] 1. Technical problems to be solved

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a five-axis machining center for wheel hubs, which aims to solve the problem that after the five-axis machining center has finished machining the wheel hub, it is usually necessary to manually remove the wheel hub from the machining center. Since the wheel hub has a certain weight, it is easy to get tired by manually removing the wheel hub for a long time, and the manual material removal speed is slow, resulting in low work efficiency.

[0006] 2. Technical Solution

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A five-axis machining center for wheel hubs includes a base, a three-axis guide rail module at the top of the base, a drive motor on the three-axis guide rail module, a milling cutter fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, a cradle turntable fixedly connected inside the base, a horizontal turntable inside the cradle turntable, a positioning chuck fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal turntable, the positioning chuck corresponding to the milling cutter, a lifting cylinder module fixedly connected to one side of the base, a lifting frame fixedly connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder module, a multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder fixedly connected to one side of the lifting frame, a slide fixedly connected to the output end of the multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder, the slide slidably connected to the inner side of the lifting frame, a rotating frame rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the slide, the rotating frame corresponding to the cradle turntable, and a push-pull cylinder module hinged to the bottom of the slide via a hinge shaft, the output end of the push-pull cylinder module hinged to one side of the rotating frame via a hinge shaft.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an auxiliary rod assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting frame, and the auxiliary rod assembly is slidably inserted into the base.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner side wall of the lifting frame is provided with a sliding groove, and the outer surface of the sliding frame is fixedly connected with a sliding strip, which is slidably connected in the sliding groove.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rotating frame is rotatably connected to two sets of rollers, and the two sets of rollers are symmetrically distributed.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support platform is fixedly connected to the top of the base, and a three-axis guide rail module is fixedly connected to the top of the support platform.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a waste removal channel is fixedly connected inside the base, and one end of the waste removal channel extends through to one side of the base.

[0014] 3. Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0016] (1) In this solution, the wheel hub is fixed by a positioning chuck placed in a horizontal turntable. The three-axis guide rail module controls the drive motor and milling cutter to move and adjust the milling position. The cradle turntable and the horizontal turntable adjust the wheel hub angle, thereby realizing five-axis adjustment to perform multi-directional processing of the wheel hub. After the wheel hub is processed, the multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder extends the rotating frame to the bottom of the wheel hub. The lifting cylinder module lifts the wheel hub by extending the rotating frame. The push-pull cylinder module tilts the rotating frame to send the wheel hub out. After the wheel hub is milled in the machining center, it does not need to be manually removed, which reduces labor costs and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the five-axis structure in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a portion of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 In this utility model Figure 4 Exploded view.

[0022] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0023] 1. Base; 2. Three-axis guide rail module; 3. Drive motor; 4. Milling cutter; 5. Cradle turntable; 6. Horizontal turntable; 7. Positioning chuck; 8. Lifting cylinder module; 9. Lifting frame; 10. Multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder; 11. Slide; 12. Turning frame; 13. Push-pull cylinder module; 14. Auxiliary rod assembly; 15. Slide groove; 16. Slide bar; 17. Roller; 18. Support platform; 19. Waste removal channel. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship 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, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within 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.

[0027] Example:

[0028] Please see Figure 1-5 A five-axis machining center for wheel hubs includes a base 1, a three-axis guide rail module 2 at the top of the base 1, a drive motor 3 on the three-axis guide rail module 2, a milling cutter 4 fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 3, a cradle turntable 5 fixedly connected inside the base 1, a horizontal turntable 6 inside the cradle turntable 5, a positioning chuck 7 fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal turntable 6, and the positioning chuck 7 corresponding to the milling cutter 4; and a lifting cylinder module 8 fixedly connected to one side of the base 1. A lifting frame 9 is fixedly connected to the output end. A multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the lifting frame 9. A slide 11 is fixedly connected to the output end of the multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder 10. The slide 11 is slidably connected to the inner side of the lifting frame 9. A rotating frame 12 is rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the slide 11. The rotating frame 12 corresponds to the cradle turntable 5. A push-pull cylinder module 13 is movably hinged to the bottom of the slide 11 through a hinge shaft. The output end of the push-pull cylinder module 13 is movably hinged to one side of the rotating frame 12 through a hinge shaft.

[0029] In this embodiment, during the milling of the wheel hub, the wheel hub is placed on the horizontal turntable 6 and positioned using the positioning chuck 7. The three-axis guide rail module 2 drives the drive motor 3 to move along the XYZ axes, adjusting the position of the milling cutter 4 to correspond with the wheel hub. The cradle turntable 5 and the horizontal turntable 6 drive the wheel hub to rotate along the A and C axes, adjusting the wheel hub's machining position. This, combined with the milling cutter 4, enables five-axis multi-directional machining. After the wheel hub machining is completed, the three-axis guide rail module 2 drives the drive motor 3 and the milling cutter 4 to reset. The reset of the drive motor 3 and the milling cutter 4 does not affect the removal of the wheel hub. The cradle turntable 5 drives the horizontal turntable 6 and the positioning chuck 7 to reset the wheel hub. The wheel hub is placed horizontally. Then, the positioning chuck 7 releases the wheel hub from its fixation. The multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder 10 pushes the slide 11 to slide inside the lifting frame 9. The slide 11 drives the rotating frame 12 to insert into the cradle turntable 5 and be located below the wheel hub. The lifting cylinder module 8 controls the lifting frame 9 to rise. The lifting frame 9 drives the slide 11 and the rotating frame 12 to rise, so that the rotating frame 12 lifts the wheel hub from the horizontal turntable 6. The wheel hub moves to the upper side of the positioning chuck 7. The push-pull cylinder module 13 pushes the rear end of the rotating frame 12 to rotate slightly upward inside the slide 11. The rotating frame 12 tilts inside the slide 11, so that the wheel hub slides forward out of the machining center to enter the next process.

[0030] Specifically, an auxiliary rod assembly 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting frame 9, and the auxiliary rod assembly 14 is slidably inserted into the base 1.

[0031] In this embodiment, when the lifting cylinder module 8 controls the lifting frame 9 to rise, the auxiliary rod group 14 slides within the base 1 to ensure the stability of the lifting frame 9 during the lifting process.

[0032] Specifically, the inner wall of the lifting frame 9 is provided with a sliding groove 15, and the outer surface of the slide frame 11 is fixedly connected with a sliding strip 16, which is slidably connected in the sliding groove 15.

[0033] In this embodiment, when the multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder 10 controls the slide 11 to slide inside the lifting frame 9, the slide 11 drives the slide bar 16 to slide in the slide groove 15. The sliding connection between the slide bar 16 and the slide groove 15 keeps the movement of the slide 11 stable.

[0034] Specifically, two sets of rollers 17 are rotatably connected inside the rotating frame 12, and the two sets of rollers 17 are symmetrically distributed.

[0035] In this embodiment, when the rotating frame 12 tilts and the hub slides out of the machining center, the two sets of internal rollers 17 make the hub slide out more smoothly.

[0036] Specifically, a support platform 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 1, and a three-axis guide rail module 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the support platform 18.

[0037] In this embodiment, the support platform 18 is used to support the three-axis guide rail module 2, so that the three-axis guide rail module 2 can be kept at the required height to control the movement of the drive motor 3 and the milling cutter 4.

[0038] Specifically, a waste removal channel 19 is fixedly connected inside the base 1, and one end of the waste removal channel 19 extends through to one side of the base 1.

[0039] In this embodiment, the impurities generated by the milling cutter 4 during wheel hub milling will fall into the machine base 1, and the impurity discharge channel 19 in the machine base 1 will collect and discharge the impurities.

[0040] Working principle: When machining the wheel hub, the wheel hub is placed on the horizontal turntable 6 and positioned using the positioning chuck 7. The three-axis guide rail module 2 drives the drive motor 3 to move along three axes, adjusting the position of the milling cutter 4 to correspond with the wheel hub. The cradle turntable 5 and the horizontal turntable 6 drive the wheel hub to rotate along two axes, adjusting the wheel hub's machining position. The wheel hub position adjustment, combined with the milling cutter 4 position adjustment, achieves five-axis multi-directional machining. After machining, the three-axis guide rail module 2 drives the drive motor 3 and the milling cutter 4 to reset. The cradle turntable 5 drives the horizontal turntable 6 and the positioning chuck 7 to place the wheel hub horizontally. Then, the positioning chuck 7 releases the wheel hub from its fixation. The multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder 10 pushes the slide 11 to slide inside the lifting frame 9. The slide 11 drives the turntable 12 to insert into the cradle. The turntable 5 is located below the wheel hub. The lifting cylinder module 8 controls the lifting frame 9 to rise. The lifting frame 9 drives the slide 11 and the turntable 12 to rise, so that the turntable 12 lifts the wheel hub from the horizontal turntable 6 to the upper side of the positioning chuck 7. The push-pull cylinder module 13 pushes the rear end of the turntable 12 to rotate upward in the slide 11. The turntable 12 tilts slightly in the slide 11, so that the wheel hub slides forward in the turntable 12 to enter the next processing step in the machining center. After the wheel hub is removed, the push-pull cylinder module 13 pulls the turntable 12 to reset in the slide 11. The multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder 10 controls the slide 11 and the turntable 12 to reset. The lifting cylinder module 8 controls the lifting frame 9 to move down and reset, so that the turntable 12 retracts to the rear side of the cradle turntable 5, which facilitates the removal of subsequent wheel hubs.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model based on the technical solution and its improved concept should be covered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A five-axis machining center for wheel hubs, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A three-axis guide rail module (2) is provided at the top of the base (1). A drive motor (3) is provided on the three-axis guide rail module (2). A milling cutter (4) is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (3). A cradle turntable (5) is fixedly connected inside the base (1). A horizontal turntable (6) is provided inside the cradle turntable (5). A positioning chuck (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal turntable (6), and the positioning chuck (7) corresponds to the milling cutter (4). A lifting cylinder module (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the base (1). The output end of the lifting cylinder module (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal turntable (6). A lifting frame (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the lifting frame (9). A multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the lifting frame (9). A slide (11) is fixedly connected to the output end of the multi-stage telescopic electric cylinder (10). The slide (11) is slidably connected to the inner side of the lifting frame (9). A rotating frame (12) is rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the slide (11). The rotating frame (12) corresponds to the cradle turntable (5). A push-pull cylinder module (13) is movably hinged to the bottom of the slide (11) through a hinge shaft. The output end of the push-pull cylinder module (13) is movably hinged to one side of the rotating frame (12) through a hinge shaft.

2. A five-axis machining center for wheel hubs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the lifting frame (9) is fixedly connected to an auxiliary rod group (14), and the auxiliary rod group (14) is slidably inserted into the base (1).

3. A five-axis machining center for wheel hubs according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the lifting frame (9) is provided with a sliding groove (15), and the outer surface of the sliding frame (11) is fixedly connected with a sliding strip (16), and the sliding strip (16) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (15).

4. A five-axis machining center for wheel hubs according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating frame (12) is rotatably connected to two sets of rollers (17), and the two sets of rollers (17) are symmetrically distributed.

5. A five-axis machining center for wheel hubs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is fixedly connected to a support platform (18), and the three-axis guide rail module (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the support platform (18).

6. A five-axis machining center for wheel hubs according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly connected to a waste discharge channel (19), and one end of the waste discharge channel (19) extends through to one side of the base (1).