Disc type knife magazine with chip removing function

By designing a disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function, and using a shield, funnel, and high-pressure air system to clean tool chips, the problem of chip accumulation in the tool magazine is solved, the tool magazine's service life is extended, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

CN224347455UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12GKS (LUOYANG) INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GKS (LUOYANG) INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing tool magazines, it is difficult to clean the chips from the tools during the machining process, which leads to chip accumulation and affects the service life of the tool magazine.

Method used

A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function was designed, which includes a collection component and a chip removal component. It uses a shield, funnel, nozzle and high-pressure air system to clean the chip surface of the tool. The chip is collected by the shield and funnel and blown away by the nozzle. Combined with electric push rod and sealing strip, the cleaning effect is ensured.

🎯Benefits of technology

It effectively cleans debris from the tool surface, preventing debris from splashing into the tool magazine, extending the tool magazine's service life, adapting to tools of different lengths and diameters, and improving cleaning efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a disc type tool magazine with the function of removing chips, belongs to lathe tool magazine technical field. A disc type tool magazine with the function of removing chips, including tool magazine body and install in the inside of tool magazine body for collecting the collection subassembly of chip, the collection subassembly surface is provided with the chip removal assembly for cleaning the surface chip of tool, the collection subassembly includes two symmetrically arranged shielding cover and the funnel of fixed in one shielding cover lower extreme, the chip removal assembly includes the breather pipe of fixed in the shielding cover surface and sets up a plurality of spray heads at the breather pipe surface, a plurality of spray heads are through the shielding cover and clean the tool, the utility model discloses a collection subassembly is established, when the tool rotates to between two shielding covers, the chip on the surface of tool is cleaned through the chip removal assembly, and the collection through two shielding covers and funnel is avoided, and the service life of tool magazine is affected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machine tool magazine technology, and in particular to a disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function. Background Technology

[0002] A CNC machine tool tool magazine (servo tool magazine) is a storage warehouse for tools. It provides storage locations for tools and can correctly position and change tools according to program control. In recent years, tool magazines have developed rapidly, and products that meet the requirements of high precision, high efficiency, high reliability and multi-tasking of machine tools have emerged. They are widely used in the field of CNC machine tools, improving production efficiency and machining quality.

[0003] In actual machining processes, cutting tools generate a large amount of chips when cutting workpieces. Some of these chips adhere to the end of the tool and enter the tool magazine along with the tool, especially when machining aluminum parts. Existing tool magazines are not convenient for cleaning chips from the tools, causing chips to accumulate inside the tool magazine and affecting its service life. Therefore, it is necessary to design a disc-type tool magazine that can remove chips. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art by proposing a disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function includes a tool magazine body and a collection component installed inside the tool magazine body for collecting chips. The surface of the collection component is provided with a chip removal component for cleaning chips from the tool surface.

[0007] The collection assembly includes two symmetrically arranged shields and a funnel fixed to the lower end of one of the shields;

[0008] The chip removal assembly includes an air duct fixed to the surface of the shield and multiple nozzles disposed on the surface of the air duct, the multiple nozzles penetrating the shield to clean the cutting tool.

[0009] In some embodiments, the shield is a semi-cylinder, two shields are fitted together, a connecting pipe is fixed to the lower end of the funnel, and the other end of the connecting pipe is inclined downward.

[0010] In some embodiments, there are two sets of the chip removal components, which are respectively disposed on the surfaces of two shields.

[0011] In some embodiments, the plurality of nozzles are arranged vertically and uniformly, and the air outlet direction of the plurality of nozzles is inclined downward.

[0012] In some embodiments, the two shields are brought closer together or further apart by a separation assembly comprising two guide rods that slide horizontally on the surface of the mounting bracket and an electric push rod for moving the shields.

[0013] In some embodiments, a sealing film is fixed to the top of the shield, and an elastic band is provided at the edge of the sealing film.

[0014] In some embodiments, the lower end of the connecting pipe is connected to a chip discharge pipe for discharging chips into the machining chamber of the machine tool. The chip discharge pipe includes a first pipe body and a second pipe body. The first pipe body is sealed and slides inside the second pipe body. The first pipe body is connected to the connecting pipe. The other end of the second pipe body is located on one side of the tool change position of the tool magazine body.

[0015] In some embodiments, a sealing strip is provided at the edges where the two shields abut each other.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function, which has the following beneficial effects.

[0017] 1. This utility model, by setting up a collection component, cleans the chips on the surface of the tool by means of a chip removal component when the tool rotates between two shields, and collects them by means of two shields and a funnel, so as to prevent the chips from splashing into the tool magazine and affecting the service life of the tool magazine.

[0018] 2. This utility model, by setting up a chip removal component, enables multiple nozzles to spray high-pressure air to clean the chips on the surface of the cutting tool. The multiple nozzles are arranged vertically to accommodate cutting tools of different lengths. Through the separation component, the two shields are separated, which makes it easier for the cutting disc to rotate the cutting tool between the two shields and avoids affecting the rotation of the cutting disc and the cutting tool.

[0019] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows; and in part will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following description; or may be taught from practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the positive axial structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear axial structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the chip removal component in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shield in this utility model.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Tool magazine body; 2. Collection assembly; 201. Shielding cover; 202. Funnel; 203. Connecting pipe; 204. Sealing strip; 3. Separation assembly; 301. Mounting bracket; 302. Guide rod; 303. Electric push rod; 4. Chip removal assembly; 401. Vent pipe; 402. Nozzle; 5. Chip discharge pipe; 501. First pipe body; 502. Second pipe body; 6. Sealing membrane; 601. Elastic band. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-6 A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function includes a tool magazine body 1 and a collection component 2 installed inside the tool magazine body 1 for collecting chips. The collection component 2 is located below one of the tool holders of the tool magazine body 1, and a chip removal component 4 for cleaning chips from the tool surface is provided on the surface of the collection component 2.

[0030] The collecting component 2 includes two symmetrically arranged shields 201 and a funnel 202 fixed to the lower end of one of the shields 201. The shields 201 are semi-cylindrical, and the two shields 201 cooperate with each other. A connecting pipe 203 is fixed to the lower end of the funnel 202. The other end of the connecting pipe 203 is inclined downward. There are two sets of chip removal components 4, which are respectively arranged on the surface of the two shields 201.

[0031] Understandably, by setting up the collection component 2, when the tool rotates between the two shields 201, the chip removal component 4 cleans the chips on the surface of the tool and collects them through the two shields 201 and the funnel 202, thus preventing chips from splashing into the tool magazine and affecting its service life.

[0032] Specifically, the chip removal assembly 4 includes an air pipe 401 fixed to the surface of the shield 201 and multiple nozzles 402 disposed on the surface of the air pipe 401. The multiple nozzles 402 penetrate the shield 201 to clean the cutting tool. The multiple nozzles 402 are all vertically and evenly arranged, and the air outlet direction of the multiple nozzles 402 is inclined downward. The bottom of the air pipe 401 is provided with a connector for connecting to the machine tool's high-pressure air system. The multiple nozzles 402 are supplied with high-pressure air through the high-pressure air system.

[0033] Understandably, when the tool rotates between the two shields 201, the high-pressure air system of the machine tool provides an air source for the nozzles 402, causing multiple nozzles 402 to spray high-pressure air to clean the debris on the tool surface. The multiple nozzles 402 are arranged vertically to accommodate tools of different lengths. By setting the nozzles 402 to be tilted downwards, the debris is blown into the funnel 202 at the bottom of the shield 201 and discharged through the connecting pipe 203 under the action of the airflow, thus preventing debris from accumulating inside the shield 201 or the funnel 202.

[0034] Specifically, the two shields 201 move closer to or further away from each other via the separation assembly 3. The separation assembly 3 includes two guide rods 302 that slide horizontally on the surface of the mounting bracket 301 and an electric push rod 303 for moving the shields 201. The mounting bracket 301 is fixed inside the tool magazine body 1, the shields 201 are fixed to one end of the two guide rods 302, and the electric push rod 303 is fixed to the side of the mounting bracket 301 and located between the two guide rods 302.

[0035] Understandably, by setting the separation component 3, the electric push rod 303 drives the shield 201 and the guide rod 302 to slide on the surface of the mounting bracket 301, thereby separating the two shields 201. This makes it easier for the cutter head to drive the cutter to rotate between the two shields 201. After the electric push rod 303 drives the two shields 201 to close, the two shields 201 and the funnel 202 form a shielding cylinder with a conical bottom. When the nozzle 402 cleans the cutter, it can prevent debris from flying everywhere.

[0036] Specifically, a sealing film 6 is fixed to the top of the shield 201, and an elastic band 601 is provided at the edge of the sealing film 6.

[0037] Understandably, by setting the sealing membrane 6, when the two shields 201 are closed, the sealing membrane 6 blocks the top of the two shields 201, preventing debris from splashing from the top. At the same time, the sealing membrane 6 and the elastic band 601 can deform with the diameter of the tool to adapt to tools of different diameters. Meanwhile, by sealing the top of the shields 201, the airflow from the top can be reduced, which could lead to insufficient air pressure and affect the discharge of debris from the connecting pipe 203.

[0038] Specifically, sealing strips 204 are provided at the edges where the two shields 201 collide.

[0039] It is understandable that by setting the sealing strip 204, the sealing effect after the two shields 201 come into contact is improved, and the pressure of the airflow discharged from the connecting pipe 203 is further increased.

[0040] Specifically, the lower end of the connecting pipe 203 is connected to a chip discharge pipe 5 for discharging chips into the machine tool processing chamber. The chip discharge pipe 5 includes a first pipe body 501 and a second pipe body 502. The first pipe body 501 is sealed and slides inside the second pipe body 502. The first pipe body 501 is connected to the connecting pipe 203. The other end of the second pipe body 502 is located on one side of the tool changing position of the tool magazine body 1, and is used to discharge iron chips into the machine tool processing chamber after the door of the tool magazine body 1 is opened. The end of the first pipe body 501 away from the second pipe body 502 is provided with a connector that is connected to the machine tool high-pressure air system.

[0041] It is understandable that by setting up the chip discharge pipe 5, the chips from the connecting pipe 203 enter the first pipe body 501, and high-pressure air is introduced into the first pipe body 501 and the second pipe body 502. Under the action of high-pressure air, the chips are discharged into the machine tool processing chamber. By sliding the first pipe body 501 in the second pipe body 502, the first pipe body 501 is kept in communication with the connecting pipe 203 when the funnel 202 and the connecting pipe 203 follow the separation and closing of the shield 201.

[0042] In this invention, after a tool change, the tool enters the tool magazine body 1 and rotates between two shields 201. The electric push rod 303 drives the shields 201 and guide rod 302 to slide on the surface of the mounting bracket 301, thus closing the two shields 201 and enclosing the tool. Under the action of the sealing membrane 6 and elastic band 601, the top of the shields 201 is sealed. Then, multiple nozzles 402 spray high-pressure air to clean the debris from the tool surface. Driven by the airflow, the debris is discharged through the funnel 202 and connecting pipe 203 into the chip removal pipe 5, temporarily accumulating inside the first and second pipe bodies 501. During the next tool change, the door of the tool magazine body 1 opens, allowing high-pressure air to enter the first pipe body 501. Under the action of the airflow, the debris inside the first and second pipe bodies 501 is discharged into the machine tool's machining chamber.

[0043] 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 the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0044] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples; although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function, characterized in that, It includes a tool magazine body (1) and a collection component (2) installed inside the tool magazine body (1) for collecting debris. The surface of the collection component (2) is provided with a chip removal component (4) for cleaning debris from the tool surface. The collection component (2) includes two symmetrically arranged shields (201) and a funnel (202) fixed to the lower end of one of the shields (201). The chip removal assembly (4) includes an air pipe (401) fixed to the surface of the shield (201) and a plurality of nozzles (402) disposed on the surface of the air pipe (401), wherein the plurality of nozzles (402) penetrate the shield (201) to clean the cutting tool.

2. A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shield (201) is a semi-cylinder, and two shields (201) cooperate with each other. The lower end of the funnel (202) is fixed with a connecting pipe (203), and the other end of the connecting pipe (203) is inclined downward.

3. A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chip removal assembly (4) consists of two sets, which are respectively disposed on the surfaces of two shields (201).

4. A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple nozzles (402) are arranged vertically and evenly, and the air outlet direction of the multiple nozzles (402) is inclined downward.

5. A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two shields (201) are brought closer or further apart by a separation assembly (3), which includes two guide rods (302) that slide horizontally on the surface of the mounting bracket (301) and an electric push rod (303) for moving the shields (201).

6. A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the shield (201) is fixed with a sealing film (6), and an elastic band (601) is provided at the edge of the sealing film (6).

7. A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower end of the connecting pipe (203) is connected to a chip discharge pipe (5) for discharging chips into the machining chamber of the machine tool. The chip discharge pipe (5) includes a first pipe body (501) and a second pipe body (502). The first pipe body (501) is sealed and slides inside the second pipe body (502). The first pipe body (501) is connected to the connecting pipe (203). The other end of the second pipe body (502) is located on one side of the tool changing position of the tool magazine body (1).

8. A disc-type tool magazine with chip removal function according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing strip (204) is provided at the edges where the two shields (201) abut each other.