Machining machine with instant tool size monitoring and filtering system
By using an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system, the problems of machining errors caused by tool wear, as well as cutting fluid splashing and dust pollution, have been solved, achieving high-precision machining and environmental protection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EVERINN INT
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
During machining, tool wear leads to dimensional changes and machining errors. At the same time, cutting fluid splashing and dust pollution are serious, affecting machining quality and the environment.
An instant tool size monitoring system is used to monitor tool wear error through an image capture device, and a filtration system is used to draw in and filter the air in the machining area to reduce dust and pollution.
It improves processing precision, reduces processing errors and environmental pollution, increases product yield, and achieves zero or negative carbon emissions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a machining machine, and more particularly to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtering system. Background Technology
[0002] During machining, the cutting tool and the workpiece rotate and move relative to each other, which raises the temperature of both. To prevent the workpiece from being damaged by the high temperature during machining, cutting fluid is sprayed in during machining. In addition to reducing the temperature during machining, it can also wash away the chips on the worktable and maintain good machining quality.
[0003] However, tool wear is inevitable after machining, and the tool's dimensions differ from their original size. If machining continues along the existing path, the finished product's dimensions will have errors. Furthermore, regardless of whether the cutting fluid is supplied via a center-outlet or external spray, it will splash indiscriminately, causing dirt and contamination in the machining area. Airborne dust and chips also contribute to pollution. Therefore, monitoring the machining tools or workpieces is impossible without the negative impact of airborne dust and chips in the machining area. Further improvements are needed to increase product yield and reduce contamination. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system that improves product yield and reduces pollution.
[0005] The present invention relates to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system, which is suitable for machining workpieces. The machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system includes a machine base unit, a machining unit, a fixture unit, a monitoring system, and a filtration system.
[0006] The processing unit includes a cutting tool disposed in the machine unit and adapted to process the workpiece.
[0007] The fixture unit is disposed on the machine base unit and can move relative to the cutting tool, and is suitable for placing the workpiece. The fixture unit has a main air inlet and at least one first air outlet connected to each other, and the main air inlet is open to the outside.
[0008] The monitoring system is used to monitor the dimensions of the cutting tool in order to control the machining path of the cutting tool.
[0009] The filtration system is connected to the at least one first air outlet and provides negative pressure to draw air toward the workpiece, and then filters and discharges the air.
[0010] The present invention relates to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system. The fixture unit includes a base and an air extraction seat for placing the workpiece. The base has at least one first air outlet, and the air extraction seat has a main air inlet that extends vertically.
[0011] The present invention relates to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system. The fixture unit further includes a support seat disposed between the base and the air extraction seat. The support seat has a through hole extending in the vertical direction, and the through hole connects the main air inlet and the first air outlet.
[0012] The present invention relates to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtering system. The fixture unit further includes an adapter seat disposed on the support base. The monitoring system includes two image capture devices disposed opposite to each other on the adapter seat for capturing images of the tool.
[0013] The present invention relates to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system. The fixture unit further includes an outer ring seat disposed on the support seat and surrounding the suction seat. The outer ring seat, together with the suction seat and the support seat, defines an annular space. The outer ring seat has a second air outlet that communicates with the annular space.
[0014] The present invention relates to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system. The base also has a positioning groove formed on the top surface and communicating with the communicating hole, and an air guide channel communicating with the at least one first air outlet and the positioning groove.
[0015] The present invention relates to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtering system, wherein the support base also has an embedding part extending from the bottom surface and capable of being embedded in the positioning groove.
[0016] The present invention relates to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system. The air extraction base also has multiple extension holes spaced at angular intervals around an axis, and multiple secondary air inlets formed on the top surface and connected to the extension holes. The extension holes are connected to the main air inlets.
[0017] The present invention relates to a machining machine with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system. The monitoring system further includes a control group electrically connected to the image capture device. The control group includes a storage module that stores standard images in advance and a processing module that is signal-connected to the storage module. The image capture device generates a comparison image by capturing the tool. The processing module is used to calculate the wear error between the comparison image and the standard image, and to control the movement of the tool according to the wear error compensation.
[0018] The present invention relates to a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system. The filtration system includes multiple filter elements for filtering fluids, a blower assembly for generating negative pressure, and multiple pipes connecting the filter elements, the blower assembly, and at least one first air outlet. The blower assembly generates negative pressure to draw in air, so that the air from the main air inlet is filtered by the filter elements before being discharged to the outside.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by monitoring the size of the cutting tool through the monitoring system, the machining size error caused by wear can be avoided. Furthermore, by using the filtration system to reduce dust and pollution in the machining area, the monitoring accuracy can be further improved, thereby achieving the effects of improving product yield and reducing pollution. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Other features and effects of this utility model will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the machining machine with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is an incomplete perspective view of the described embodiment;
[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Top view;
[0024] Figure 4 It is along Figure 3 The sectional view intercepted by line IV-IV in the diagram;
[0025] Figure 5 It is along Figure 4 The sectional view intercepted by line V-V in the diagram;
[0026] Figure 6 It is along Figure 4 A partial sectional view taken by line VI-VI in the diagram;
[0027] Figure 7 It is along Figure 4 The partial sectional view taken by line VII-VII in the diagram. Detailed Implementation
[0028] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 This utility model discloses an embodiment of a machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtering system, which is suitable for machining a workpiece 7. The machining machine with the instant tool size monitoring and filtering system includes a machine base unit 2, a machining unit 3, a fixture unit 4, a monitoring system 5, and a filtering system 6.
[0029] The machine unit 2 includes a housing 21 and a movable worktable 22 disposed within the housing 21.
[0030] The processing unit 3 includes a cutting tool 31 disposed on the machine base unit 2 and adapted to process the workpiece 7. The cutting tool 31 is mounted above the worktable 22 in a vertical direction Z and is movable relative to the worktable 22. In this embodiment, the cutting tool 31 is adapted to provide cutting fluid in a center-outlet manner. In other embodiments, cutting fluid can also be provided in an external spray manner, and is not limited thereto.
[0031] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The fixture unit 4 is disposed on the machine base unit 2 and is movable relative to the cutting tool 31, and is suitable for placing the workpiece 7. The fixture unit 4 includes a base 41 disposed on the worktable 22, a support seat 42 disposed on the base 41, a vacuum seat 43 disposed on the support seat 42 and suitable for placing the workpiece 7, a transition seat 44 disposed on the support seat 42, and an outer ring seat 45 disposed on the support seat 42 and surrounding the vacuum seat 43.
[0032] See Figure 4 , Figure 5 The base 41 has a first circular vent 411 formed on the top surface, a circular positioning groove 412 formed on the top surface at a distance from the first vent 411, and a venting channel 413 formed on the bottom surface that spatially connects the first vent 411 and the positioning groove 412. The circular area of the positioning groove 412 is larger than the circular area of the first vent 411. The projected area of the venting channel 413 in the vertical direction Z partially overlaps the first vent 411 and the positioning groove 412.
[0033] The support base 42 is cylindrical and installed in the positioning groove 412. The support base 42 has an embedding portion 421, a first annular surface 422, a second annular surface 423, a third annular surface 424, a fourth annular surface 425, and a communicating hole 426. The embedding portion 421 is formed on the bottom side and extends downwards from the bottom surface, embedding itself into the positioning groove 412. The first annular surface 422, the second annular surface 423, the third annular surface 424, and the fourth annular surface 425 are spaced apart from bottom to top along the vertical direction Z, forming concentric circles with progressively smaller outer diameters. The communicating hole 426 extends along the vertical direction Z and penetrates the fourth annular surface 425 and the embedding portion 421. The communicating hole 426 communicates with the air guide channel 413 and the first air outlet 411 through the positioning groove 412.
[0034] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The suction seat 43 abuts against the third annular surface 424 and the fourth annular surface 425. The outer periphery of the suction seat 43 protrudes from the third annular surface 424 and is spaced apart from the second annular surface 423. The suction seat 43 has a main air inlet 431 located at the center and extending through both the top and bottom sides in the vertical direction Z, a plurality of extension holes 432 spaced at an angle around an axis L passing through the center and opening on the circumferential side, a plurality of secondary air inlets 433 formed on the top surface and extending downward to connect with the extension holes 432, and a plurality of clamping grooves 434 formed on the top surface and spaced at an angle around the axis L. The main air inlet 431 connects the extension holes 432, the connecting hole 426, the positioning groove 412, the air guiding channel 413 and the first air outlet 411. The main air inlet 431 is open to the outside. The extension holes 432 extend radially outward from the main air inlet 431. The clamping groove 434 extends radially outward from the center and is suitable for setting a clamp (not shown) for fixing the workpiece 7.
[0035] See Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 The adapter 44 is disposed on the first annular surface 422 of the support seat 42. The adapter 44 is plate-shaped, with a portion sandwiched between the outer annular seat 45 and the support seat 42, and another portion extending away from the support seat 42. The outer annular seat 45 is sleeved on the outside of the suction seat 43, and its bottom side abuts against a portion of the adapter 44, thereby fixing the adapter 44 to the support seat 42.
[0036] The outer ring seat 45 has an annular body 451, a tube 452 extending outward from the annular body 451, and a second vent 453 extending from the annular body 451 to the tube 452. The inner surface of the annular body 451 is concave and, together with the second annular surface 423 of the suction seat 43 and the support seat 42, defines an annular space 454 surrounding the axis L, and the annular space 454 communicates with the second vent 453. The annular space 454 forms a gap 455 between the outer ring seat 45 and the suction seat 43, aligning with the extension hole 432.
[0037] In other embodiments, there may be two or more first air outlets 411, and the air guide channel 413 may be multiple interconnected deep holes, without limitation.
[0038] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The monitoring system 5 is used to monitor the dimensions of the cutting tool 31 to control its machining path. The monitoring system 5 includes two image capture units 51 disposed opposite each other on the adapter 44 for capturing images of the cutting tool 31, a control group 52 signal-connected to the image capture units 51, a monitor 53 disposed within the housing 21 and signal-connected to the control group 52, and an air quality monitor 54 disposed within the housing 21 and signal-connected to the control group 52. The control group 52 includes a storage module (not shown) pre-stored with a standard image (not shown), and a processing module (not shown) electrically connected to the storage module. The image capture units 51 generate a comparison image by capturing images of the cutting tool 31. The processing module calculates a wear error between the comparison image and the standard image and controls the movement of the cutting tool 31 according to the wear error compensation. The storage module can also store and record the machining process. In this embodiment, the monitoring system 5 can also replace an optical ruler. The monitor 53 is used to capture processed videos and store them in the storage module. The air quality monitor 54 is used to monitor the air quality inside the casing 21, detecting targets including particulate matter, volatile gases, and carbon dioxide, and then stores the results in the storage module.
[0039] The filtration system 6 is connected to the first vent 411 and the second vent 453, and provides negative pressure to draw air towards the workpiece 7, filtering the fluid before discharging it. More specifically, the filtration system 6 includes multiple filter elements 61 for filtering fluid, a blower assembly 62 for generating negative pressure, and multiple pipes 63. Two of the pipes 63 are respectively connected to the first vent 411 and the second vent 453, while the other pipes 63 connect to the filter elements 61 and the blower assembly 62. The blower assembly 62 generates negative pressure and draws air through the pipes 63, which is then filtered by the filter elements 61 before being discharged to the outside. The filter elements 61 are partially connected between the blower assembly 62 and the fixture unit 4, and partially connected between the blower assembly 62 and the outside.
[0040] Before processing, the image capture device 51 generates the comparison image, and the processing module then compensates the processing path of the tool 31 according to the wear error. Next, the hollow cylindrical workpiece 7 is positioned on the air extraction seat 43, and the bottom surface of the workpiece 7 is aligned with the main air inlet 431. When processing the inner side of the workpiece 7, the cutting fluid mixed with air, chips and dust are drawn in from the main air inlet 431, and enter the filter system 6 through the connecting hole 426, the positioning groove 412, the air guide channel 413 and the first air outlet 411. The auxiliary air inlet 433 can draw in the fluid that has not entered the main air inlet 431 and the chips and dust mixed therein from the outside of the workpiece 7, and enter the annular space 454 through the gap 455 after passing through the extension hole 432, and then from the second air outlet 453 (see Figure 7 The air, mixed with dust, chips, and cutting fluid, enters the filtration system 6. Before passing through the blower assembly 62, the air passes through a portion of the filter elements 61 to remove larger dust particles and chips. The relatively clean fluid then passes through another portion of the filter elements 61 after entering the blower assembly 62 before being discharged. This process not only keeps the processing area clean and the field of view between the image capture devices 51 clear, but also filters out contaminants such as chips, dust, and suspended particles entering the filtration system 6 before being discharged to the outside, achieving zero carbon emissions or even negative carbon emissions. The discharged air can also be used to drive a wind turbine to generate electricity.
[0041] Compared to existing processing machines, this utility model monitors the dimensions of the cutting tool 31 through the monitoring system 5 to avoid dimensional errors caused by wear. It also utilizes the blower group 62 and the fixture unit 4 to reduce dust and pollution in the processing area, avoids measurement errors caused by foreign objects between the image capture devices 51, and further improves the accuracy of monitoring. The fluid is then filtered through the filter element 61 before being discharged, reducing dust and suspended particles discharged into the outside world, thereby improving product yield and reducing pollution.
[0042] In conclusion, the machining machine with real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system of this utility model can indeed achieve the purpose of this utility model.
Claims
1. A machining center with an instant tool size monitoring and filtering system, suitable for machining workpieces, characterized in that: The machining machine with an instant tool size monitoring and filtration system includes a machine base unit, a machining unit, a fixture unit, a monitoring system, and a filtration system. The machining unit includes a tool disposed on the machine base unit and suitable for machining the workpiece. The fixture unit is disposed on the machine base unit and can move relative to the tool, and is suitable for placing the workpiece. The fixture unit has a main air inlet and at least one first air outlet connected to each other. The main air inlet is open to the outside. The monitoring system is used to monitor the size of the tool to control the machining path of the tool. The filtration system is connected to the at least one first air outlet and provides negative pressure to draw air towards the workpiece and discharges filtered air.
2. The machining center with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixture unit includes a base and an air extraction seat for placing the workpiece. The base has at least one first air outlet, and the air extraction seat has a main air inlet that extends vertically.
3. The machining center with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixture unit further includes a support seat disposed between the base and the suction seat, the support seat having a through hole extending along the vertical direction, the through hole connecting the main air inlet and the first air outlet.
4. The machining center with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixture unit also includes an adapter seat disposed on the support base, and the monitoring system includes two image capture devices disposed opposite to each other on the adapter seat for capturing images of the cutting tool.
5. The machining machine with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixture unit further includes an outer ring seat disposed on the support seat and surrounding the suction seat. The outer ring seat, together with the suction seat and the support seat, defines an annular space. The outer ring seat has a second air outlet that communicates with the annular space.
6. The machining machine with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base also has a positioning groove formed on the top surface and communicating with the communicating hole, and an air guide channel communicating with the at least one first air outlet and the positioning groove.
7. The machining center with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support also has an insert portion extending from the bottom surface and capable of being embedded in the positioning groove.
8. The machining machine with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air extraction base also has a plurality of extension holes spaced at angular intervals around an axis, and a plurality of secondary air inlets formed on the top surface and connected to the extension holes, the extension holes being connected to the main air inlet.
9. The machining machine with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The monitoring system also includes a control group electrically connected to the image capture device. The control group includes a storage module that stores standard images in advance and a processing module that is signal-connected to the storage module. The image capture device generates a comparison image by capturing the cutting tool. The processing module is used to calculate the wear error between the comparison image and the standard image, and to control the movement of the cutting tool according to the wear error compensation.
10. The machining machine with a real-time tool size monitoring and filtering system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filtration system includes multiple filter elements for filtering fluids, a blower assembly for generating negative pressure, and multiple pipes connecting the filter elements, the blower assembly, and the at least one first air outlet. The blower assembly generates negative pressure to draw in air, so that the air from the main air inlet is filtered by the filter elements before being discharged to the outside.