A side orientation measuring head structure for a processing head
By designing a side-position measuring head structure, the problem of existing measuring head structures affecting machine tool processing was solved, achieving accurate workpiece height measurement and protection of the measuring structure, thus ensuring processing accuracy and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANCHENG ZHIMU TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The existing measuring head structure and installation position affect the machine tool's processing capability, are easily affected by dust or debris, and are prone to collision with the workpiece, leading to damage.
Design a side-position measuring head structure for a machining head, including a fixed frame, a drive motor, a slide rail, a sliding block, a sliding plate, a machining component, and a measuring component. The measuring head is driven by the sliding plate and a cylinder to measure the workpiece height, and a dust cover is provided to protect the measuring structure.
It enables workpiece height measurement to not affect machine tool processing, avoids collisions with irregularly shaped workpieces, protects the measuring structure, and ensures processing accuracy and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machining technology, and in particular to a side orientation measuring head structure for machining heads. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of modern machining, especially in high-precision and high-efficiency CNC machining centers, accurate measurement of workpiece height is a key preliminary step to ensure machining accuracy. The measurement results directly affect the positioning accuracy of subsequent cutting, drilling, milling and other processes. Therefore, a side-positioning measuring head structure for machining heads is needed to assist in measuring the workpiece height.
[0003] Existing measuring devices are usually installed directly below the machining spindle, with the measuring head positioned directly below the spindle. This requires a large margin for the lifting and lowering stroke, which compresses the effective machining stroke of the machine tool's Z-axis. This particularly affects the machining capability of deep-cavity workpieces. During the descent or ascent of the measuring head, if the workpiece has an irregular shape or the clamping fixture is too high, it is prone to collision with the measuring mechanism. This can lead to measurement failure or, in severe cases, damage to the precision measuring head. Furthermore, the measuring head drive structure lacks a protective structure and is easily affected by dust or debris. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a side-position measuring head structure for machining heads, which more accurately solves the problem that the installation position of existing measuring head structures can affect the machining of machine tools and is prone to damage.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model proposes a side orientation measuring head structure for a machining head, including a fixed frame. A drive motor is bolted to the top of the side wall of the fixed frame. A machining component is provided on one side of the fixed frame for machining the workpiece. A measuring component is provided on one side of the fixed frame for measuring the height of the workpiece.
[0007] Furthermore, the processing component includes two sets of first slide rails, which are symmetrically mounted on the side wall of the fixed frame by bolts. A first sliding block is slidably mounted on the outside of the first slide rail. A sliding plate is mounted on the side wall of the first sliding block by bolts. Side guard plates are mounted on both side walls of the sliding plate by bolts. A cable box is mounted on the top of the sliding plate, and a cable chain is mounted on the top of the cable box.
[0008] Furthermore, the sliding plate is connected to the output end of the drive motor through a transmission component, the surface of the sliding plate is partially hollowed out, and a sealing top plate is installed between the tops of the side guard plates.
[0009] Furthermore, a fixing seat is bolted to the side wall of the sliding plate, and the main body of the processing head is detachably installed in the fixing seat. An air nozzle is bolted to the side wall of the side guard plate, and the output end of the air nozzle faces the bottom of the main body of the processing head.
[0010] Furthermore, the measuring component includes a mounting frame, which is bolted to the side wall of the sliding plate. A fixing plate is bolted to the top of the mounting frame, and a cylinder is bolted to the top of the fixing plate. A sliding block is mounted on the output end of the cylinder, a dust cover is mounted on the top of the sliding block, and a fixing block is bolted to the bottom of the sliding block. The measuring head body is installed inside the fixing block.
[0011] Furthermore, both the mounting bracket and the sliding block have a U-shaped cross-section, the top of the dust cover is connected to the bottom of the fixing plate, and the dust cover has an accordion-style structure.
[0012] Furthermore, two sets of second slide rails are bolted to the side wall of the mounting frame, and a second sliding block is slidably mounted on the outside of the second slide rail. A position sensor is bolted to the side wall of the mounting frame.
[0013] Furthermore, the second sliding block is connected to the sliding block, and the position sensor is located on one side of the measuring head body.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] The present invention proposes a side orientation measuring head structure for a machining head. With the configuration of a drive motor, a first slide rail, a first sliding block, a sliding plate, a fixed base, the main body of the machining head, and an air nozzle, the height of the main body of the machining head can be adjusted to assist in the processing of the workpiece. It can also form an air curtain to prevent debris and waste liquid from splashing into the side guard plate, thus achieving good protection for the sliding plate drive structure.
[0016] With the setup of cylinder, sliding block, dust cover, fixed block, measuring head body, second slide rail, second sliding block and position sensor, the height of the workpiece can be measured. After the measurement is completed, the height is automatically recorded to the machine tool. The machine tool processes the workpiece according to the value calculated by the preset height value and the measured value. The measuring structure is located on the side wall of the spindle, which will not affect the normal processing of the machine head body and avoid collision between irregular workpieces or fixtures and the measuring structure. At the same time, the bellows-type dust cover can protect the second slide rail, second sliding block and other structures in real time. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the measuring component structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the dust cover of this utility model.
[0021] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Fixing frame; 2. Drive motor; 3. First slide rail; 4. First sliding block; 5. Sliding plate; 6. Side guard plate; 7. Cable box; 8. Cable chain; 9. Fixing base; 10. Processing head body; 11. Air nozzle; 12. Mounting frame; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Cylinder; 15. Sliding block; 16. Dust cover; 17. Fixing block; 18. Measuring head body; 19. Second slide rail; 20. Second sliding block; 21. Position sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To more clearly and completely illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further explain this utility model.
[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-4 This utility model proposes a side orientation measuring head structure for a machining head, including a fixed frame 1. A drive motor 2 is bolted to the top of the side wall of the fixed frame 1 to drive the sliding plate 5 to rise and fall, thereby driving the machining head body 10 to rise and fall. A processing component is provided on one side of the fixed frame 1 for processing the workpiece. A measuring component is provided on one side of the fixed frame 1 for measuring the height of the workpiece.
[0025] The processing assembly includes two sets of first slide rails 3, which are symmetrically bolted to the side wall of the fixed frame 1 to limit the movement of the first sliding block 4, ensuring its vertical movement and thus the vertical movement of the sliding plate 5. The first sliding block 4 is slidably mounted on the outside of each first slide rail 3 to limit the movement of the sliding plate 5. The sliding plate 5 is bolted to the side wall of the first sliding block 4. Side guard plates 6 are bolted to the side walls of the sliding plate 5 to protect its drive structure. A cable box 7 is mounted on the top of the sliding plate 5, and a cable chain 8 is installed on the top of the cable box 7 for laying wires and conduits. The sliding plate 5 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 2 via a transmission component. Together, the surface of the sliding plate 5 is partially hollowed out, and a sealing top plate is installed between the tops of the side guard plates 6. A fixing seat 9 is bolted to the side wall of the sliding plate 5 for fixing the processing head body 10. The processing head body 10 is detachably installed in the fixing seat 9 for processing the workpiece. An air nozzle 11 is bolted to the side wall of the side guard plate 6 to prevent debris and cutting waste liquid from splashing into the side guard plate 6 and to protect the drive structure of the sliding plate 5. The output end of the air nozzle 11 faces the bottom of the processing head body 10. The drive motor 2 drives the sliding plate 5 to apply slurry, and the lifting and lowering of the sliding plate 5 drives the lifting and lowering of the processing head body 10, which can adjust the height of the processing head body 10 and assist in completing the processing of the workpiece.
[0026] The measuring assembly includes a mounting frame 12, which is bolted to the side wall of the sliding plate 5. A fixing plate 13 is bolted to the top of the mounting frame 12, and a cylinder 14 is bolted to the top of the fixing plate 13 for driving the sliding block 15 to move. The output end of the cylinder 14 is fitted with the sliding block 15. A dust cover 16 is mounted on the top of the sliding block 15 to protect the second slide rail 19 and the second sliding block 20. A fixing block 17 is bolted to the bottom of the sliding block 15, and a measuring head body 18 is installed inside the fixing block 17 for measuring the workpiece height. Both the mounting frame 12 and the sliding block 15 have a U-shaped cross-section. The top of the dust cover 16 is connected to the bottom of the fixing plate 13, and the dust cover 16 has an accordion-like structure. Two sets of second slide rails 19 are bolted to the side wall of the mounting frame 12 to limit the movement of the second sliding block 20 and ensure that the second sliding block 20... The vertical movement of the sliding block 15 is ensured. The second sliding block 20 is slidably mounted on the outside of the second slide rail 19. The position sensor 21 is bolted to the side wall of the mounting bracket 12 to locate the position of the measuring head body 18. The second sliding block 20 is connected to the sliding block 15. The position sensor 21 is located on one side of the measuring head body 18. Before processing, the cylinder 14 drives the sliding block 15 to move. The movement of the sliding block 15 drives the fixed block 17 to move. The movement of the fixed block 17 drives the measuring head body 18 to move, causing the measuring head body 18 to contact the workpiece and complete the measurement of the workpiece height. After the measurement is completed, it is reset. After the measurement is completed, the height is automatically recorded to the machine tool. The machine tool processes the workpiece according to the value calculated by the preset height value and the measured value. At the same time, the movement of the sliding block causes the dust cover 16 to extend, which can provide real-time protection for the second slide rail 19, the second sliding block 20 and other structures.
[0027] Of course, there may be other implementations of this utility model. Based on this implementation, other implementations obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A side-positioning measuring head structure for a machining head, characterized in that, The device includes a fixed frame, a drive motor is bolted to the top of the side wall of the fixed frame, a processing component is provided on one side of the fixed frame for processing the workpiece, and a measuring component is provided on one side of the fixed frame for measuring the height of the workpiece.
2. The side orientation measuring head structure of a machining head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing assembly includes two sets of first slide rails, which are symmetrically mounted on the side wall of the fixed frame by bolts. A first sliding block is slidably mounted on the outside of the first slide rail. A sliding plate is mounted on the side wall of the first sliding block by bolts. Side guard plates are mounted on both side walls of the sliding plate by bolts. A cable box is mounted on the top of the sliding plate. A cable chain is mounted on the top of the cable box.
3. The side orientation measuring head structure of a machining head according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding plate is connected to the output end of the drive motor through a transmission component. The surface of the sliding plate is partially hollowed out, and a sealing top plate is installed between the tops of the side guard plates.
4. The side positioning measuring head structure of a machining head according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding plate sidewall is bolted to a fixing seat, and the machining head body is detachably installed in the fixing seat. The side guard plate sidewall is bolted to an air nozzle, and the output end of the air nozzle faces the bottom of the machining head body.
5. The side orientation measuring head structure of a machining head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring assembly includes a mounting frame, which is bolted to the side wall of a sliding plate. A fixing plate is bolted to the top of the mounting frame, and a cylinder is bolted to the top of the fixing plate. A sliding block is mounted on the output end of the cylinder, and a dust cover is mounted on the top of the sliding block. A fixing block is bolted to the bottom of the sliding block, and a measuring head body is installed inside the fixing block.
6. The side orientation measuring head structure of a machining head according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the mounting bracket and the sliding block have a U-shaped cross-section. The top of the dust cover is connected to the bottom of the fixing plate, and the dust cover has an accordion-style structure.
7. The side orientation measuring head structure of a machining head according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting bracket has two sets of second slide rails bolted to its side wall. A second sliding block is slidably mounted on the outside of the second slide rail. A position sensor is bolted to the side wall of the mounting bracket.
8. The side orientation measuring head structure of a machining head according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second sliding block is connected to the sliding block, and the position sensor is located on one side of the measuring head body.