A machining center tool changing position debugging device

By using a motor-driven worm gear and worm wheel meshing design, combined with a ratchet and swivel ring, high-precision fine-tuning and automated tool changing positions in machining centers are achieved. This solves the problems of positional errors and low efficiency of manual adjustment in existing technologies, and improves machining accuracy and efficiency.

CN224373489UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19QINGDAO HENGQINGYUAN PRECISION MOULD CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO HENGQINGYUAN PRECISION MOULD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-20
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

The existing tool changer adjustment device for machining centers exhibits lateral and longitudinal positional errors in the slide and fixed frame after prolonged use, and the manual adjustment progress is poor, affecting machining accuracy and efficiency.

Method used

The design employs a motor-driven worm gear and worm wheel meshing mechanism, combined with a ratchet and swivel ring, to achieve fine-tuning of the tool position. Furthermore, through the coordination of a linkage rod and a spring, tool replacement is completed automatically, reducing manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

It achieves high-precision fine-tuning of tool position, improves machining accuracy and work efficiency, is suitable for various machining scenarios, and simplifies the tool change process.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of machining technology, specifically to a tool changer position adjustment device for a machining center. It includes a worktable, with a robotic arm and an electric slide rail mounted on its upper end. A slider is housed inside the electric slide rail, and a position adjustment component is mounted on the upper end of the slider. The position adjustment component includes a mounting plate fixedly connected to the upper end of the slider, and a motor fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate. This utility model, by setting up the position adjustment component and using a motor to drive the meshing of a worm gear and worm wheel, combined with the action of a ratchet and a rotating ring, achieves fine-tuning of the tool position. Especially in the forward / backward and left / right directions of the tool, high-precision adjustments can be made, improving machining accuracy. Through the meshing of rotating rings A and B, the device can simultaneously perform forward / backward and left / right fine-tuning of the tool position, meeting multi-directional position adjustment needs and applicable to various machining scenarios.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machining technology, specifically to a tool change position adjustment device for machining centers. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, the processing and production methods of mechanical parts are also undergoing profound changes. Traditional processing methods mostly rely on manual operation, which is not only inefficient but also difficult to guarantee processing accuracy. Today, the application of machining centers has become the mainstream method of mechanical parts processing. With its high efficiency and precision, it has significantly improved production efficiency and product quality, while greatly reducing labor costs.

[0003] Patent document CN118060950A discloses a tool changer position adjustment device for a machining center, including a worktable. The bottom of the worktable is fixedly connected to a support leg, and a robot arm is rotatably connected to the worktable. The worktable is equipped with a position adjustment mechanism, which includes an electric slide rail. A slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the electric slide rail. A support rod is fixedly connected to the top of the slider. A fixing block is fixedly connected to the top of the support rod. A threaded rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing block. One end of the threaded rod is rotatably connected to a sliding plate, and a limit mechanism is provided on the sliding plate.

[0004] The above application documents passed

[0005] The position of the fixed bracket and the tool is adjusted twice by rotating the threaded rod to solve the error in the lateral position of the slide plate and the fixed bracket after long-term use. However, the longitudinal position may also be incorrect during use, and the manual adjustment is not very efficient.

[0006] Therefore, a tool change position adjustment device for machining centers is proposed to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a tool change position adjustment device for machining centers, which can solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a tool changer position adjustment device for a machining center, comprising a worktable, a robotic arm and an electric slide rail mounted on the upper end of the worktable, a slider disposed inside the electric slide rail, and a position adjustment component mounted on the upper end of the slider; the position adjustment component includes a mounting plate, the mounting plate being fixedly connected to the upper end of the slider, a motor being fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate, a worm gear being fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and two rotating shafts being rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting plate. A ratchet and a worm gear are fixedly connected to both ends of the shaft. A rotating ring A and a rotating ring B are rotatably connected to the upper end of the mounting plate. A sliding shaft A and a sliding shaft B are fixedly connected to the upper ends of the rotating ring A and the mounting plate. A guide rail A is fixedly connected to the upper end of the guide rail A. A sliding plate A is slidably connected to the upper end of the sliding plate A. A guide rail B is fixedly connected to the upper end of the guide rail B. A sliding plate B is slidably connected to the upper outer wall of the guide rail B. A through groove and a sliding groove A are opened at the upper end of the sliding plate A. A sliding groove B is opened on the outer wall of the sliding plate B. A ratchet is hinged to the inner wall of the rotating ring A and the rotating ring B.

[0009] Preferably, the sliding shaft A is slidably connected to the sliding groove A, and the sliding shaft B is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove B.

[0010] Preferably, the worm gear meshes with the worm, and the ratchet is located inside swivel A and swivel B.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating ring B is located on the side of the rotating ring A and engages with the rotating ring A.

[0012] Preferably, the upper end of the skateboard B is equipped with a fixing component, the fixing component including a vertical plate, the vertical plate being fixedly connected to the upper end of the skateboard B, a mounting base being fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vertical plate, a slot being provided in the middle of the mounting base, a cutter being inserted into the slot, a positioning hole being provided on one side of the cutter and the mounting base, a positioning rod being slidably connected inside the positioning hole, a connecting block being fixedly connected to one end of the positioning rod, and a linkage rod being fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting block.

[0013] Preferably, a spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting base, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the connecting block.

[0014] Preferably, a protruding plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the worktable, and the protruding plate is located at the front end of the robot arm base.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a tool change position adjustment device for machining centers, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This application achieves fine-tuning of the tool position by setting up a position adjustment component, which uses a motor to drive the meshing of the worm gear and worm wheel, combined with the action of the ratchet and swivel ring. Especially in the forward / backward and left / right directions of the tool, high-precision adjustments can be made, improving machining accuracy. Through the meshing of swivel ring A and swivel ring B, the device can simultaneously perform forward / backward and left / right fine-tuning of the tool position, meeting multi-directional position adjustment needs and suitable for various machining scenarios.

[0017] 2. By setting up a fixing component and designing a linkage rod, spring and positioning rod, this application can automatically push the positioning rod away from the positioning hole of the tool when the slide plate B moves to the tool changing position, thereby smoothly completing the tool changing, reducing manual intervention and improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Robotic arm; 3. Electric slide rail; 4. Slider; 5. Position adjustment component; 51. Mounting plate; 52. Motor; 53. Ratchet; 54. Rotary ring A; 55. Rotary ring B; 56. Sliding shaft B; 57. Sliding shaft A; 58. Guide rail A; 59. Slide plate A; 510. Guide rail B; 511. Slide plate B; 512. Through groove; 513. Slide groove A; 514. Slide groove B; 515. Pawl; 516. Worm gear; 517. Rotary shaft; 518. Worm wheel; 6. Fixing component; 61. Vertical plate; 62. Mounting base; 63. Cutting tool; 64. Positioning hole; 65. Positioning rod; 66. Connecting block; 67. Linkage rod; 68. Spring; 69. Protruding plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] See Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides a tool changer position adjustment device for a machining center, including a worktable 1. A robotic arm 2 and an electric slide rail 3 are mounted on the upper end of the worktable 1. A slider 4 is installed inside the electric slide rail 3, and a position adjustment component 5 is mounted on the upper end of the slider 4. The position adjustment component 5 includes a mounting plate 51, which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the slider 4. A motor 52 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 51, and a worm gear 516 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 52. Two rotating shafts 517 are rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 51, and ratchet 53 and a worm gear 518 are fixedly connected to the two ends of the two rotating shafts 517. The upper end of the mounting plate 51 is rotatably connected to a rotating ring A54 and a rotating ring B55. The upper ends of the rotating rings A54 and B55 are fixedly connected to a sliding shaft A57 and a sliding shaft B56. The upper end of the mounting plate 51 is fixedly connected to a guide rail A58. The upper end of the guide rail A58 is slidably connected to a sliding plate A59. The upper end of the sliding plate A59 is fixedly connected to a guide rail B510. The upper outer wall of the guide rail B510 is slidably connected to a sliding plate B511. The upper end of the sliding plate A59 is provided with a through groove 512 and a sliding groove A513. The outer wall of the sliding plate B511 is provided with a sliding groove B514. The inner walls of the rotating rings A54 and B55 are hinged with a ratchet 515.

[0026] The sliding shaft A57 is slidably connected to the sliding groove A513, and the sliding shaft B56 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove B514.

[0027] The worm gear 518 meshes with the worm 516, and the ratchet 53 is located inside the swivel A54 and the swivel B55.

[0028] Rotary ring B55 is located on the side of rotary ring A54 and meshes with rotary ring A54.

[0029] In practical use, when the position of the cutter 63 needs to be finely adjusted, the motor 52 is started to drive the worm 516 to rotate. The worm wheel 518, which meshes with the worm 516, will then rotate. Consequently, under the action of the rotating shaft 517, the ratchet 53 will rotate. When the ratchet 53 rotates counterclockwise, it will drive the rotating ring A54 to rotate through the pawl 515 inside the rotating ring A54. Then, the sliding shaft A57 located at the upper end of the rotating ring A54 will slide inside the sliding groove A513. The movement of the ratchet 53 allows the slide plate A59 to move back and forth on the outer wall of the guide rail A58, thereby adjusting the front and back position of the cutter 63. When the ratchet 53 rotates clockwise, the pawl 515 inside the swivel ring B55 drives the swivel ring B55 to rotate, which in turn causes the slide shaft B56 to slide inside the slide groove B514, thereby causing the slide plate B511 to move left and right on the outer wall of the guide rail B510, thereby fine-tuning the left and right position of the cutter 63.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] See Figures 1-4 Based on Embodiment 1, a fixing component 6 is assembled at the upper end of the slide plate B511. The fixing component 6 includes a vertical plate 61, which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the slide plate B511. A mounting base 62 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vertical plate 61. A slot is provided in the middle of the mounting base 62. A cutter 63 is inserted into the slot. A positioning hole 64 is provided on one side of the cutter 63 and the mounting base 62. A positioning rod 65 is slidably connected inside the positioning hole 64. A connecting block 66 is fixedly connected to one end of the positioning rod 65. A linkage rod 67 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting block 66.

[0032] A spring 68 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting base 62, and the other end of the spring 68 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 66.

[0033] A protruding plate 69 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the workbench 1, and the protruding plate 69 is located at the front end of the base of the robot arm 2.

[0034] When the above-mentioned equipment is used, when the mounting base 62 moves to the tool replacement position 63, the linkage rod 67 moves to the most protruding part of the convex plate 69. At this time, the linkage rod 67 will be pushed outward, which will drive the connecting block 66 to stretch the spring 68. The connecting block 66 moves outward, which will drive the positioning rod 65 to leave the positioning hole 64 on the side of the tool 63. At this time, the tool 63 can be replaced smoothly.

[0035] The installation, connection, or setting methods disclosed in this embodiment are all common mechanical connection methods. As long as they can achieve their beneficial effects, they can be implemented. Therefore, this embodiment will not elaborate on their specific structural composition and working principle.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A machining center tool change position adjustment device, characterized by: The system includes a workbench (1), with a robotic arm (2) and an electric slide rail (3) mounted on its upper end. A slider (4) is installed inside the electric slide rail (3), and a position adjustment component (5) is mounted on the upper end of the slider (4). The position adjustment component (5) includes a mounting plate (51), which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the slider (4). A motor (52) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate (51), and a worm gear (516) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (52). Two rotating shafts (517) are rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting plate (51), and ratchet wheels (53) and worm gears (518) are fixedly connected to the ends of the two rotating shafts (517). The upper end of the mounting plate (51) is rotatably connected to... The mounting plate (51) is connected to a rotating ring A (54) and a rotating ring B (55). The upper ends of the rotating ring A (54) and the rotating ring B (55) are fixedly connected to a sliding shaft A (57) and a sliding shaft B (56). The upper end of the mounting plate (51) is fixedly connected to a guide rail A (58). The upper end of the guide rail A (58) is slidably connected to a sliding plate A (59). The upper end of the sliding plate A (59) is fixedly connected to a guide rail B (510). The upper outer wall of the guide rail B (510) is slidably connected to a sliding plate B (511). The upper end of the sliding plate A (59) is provided with a through groove (512) and a sliding groove A (513). The outer wall of the sliding plate B (511) is provided with a sliding groove B (514). The inner walls of the rotating ring A (54) and the rotating ring B (55) are hinged with a pawl (515).

2. The machining center tool changing position debugging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding shaft A (57) is slidably connected to the sliding groove A (513), and the sliding shaft B (56) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove B (514).

3. The tool changer adjustment device for a machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The worm gear (518) meshes with the worm (516), and the ratchet (53) is located inside the rotating ring A (54) and the rotating ring B (55).

4. The tool changer adjustment device for a machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swivel B (55) is located on the side of the swivel A (54) and engages with the swivel A (54).

5. The tool changer adjustment device for a machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the skateboard B (511) is equipped with a fixing component (6). The fixing component (6) includes a vertical plate (61). The vertical plate (61) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the skateboard B (511). The outer wall of the vertical plate (61) is fixedly connected to a mounting base (62). A slot is provided in the middle of the mounting base (62). A cutter (63) is inserted into the slot. A positioning hole (64) is provided on one side of the cutter (63) and the mounting base (62). A positioning rod (65) is slidably connected inside the positioning hole (64). A connecting block (66) is fixedly connected to one end of the positioning rod (65). A linkage rod (67) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting block (66).

6. The tool changer adjustment device for a machining center according to claim 5, characterized in that: A spring (68) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting base (62), and the other end of the spring (68) is fixedly connected to the connecting block (66).

7. The tool changer adjustment device for a machining center according to claim 6, characterized in that: A protruding plate (69) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the workbench (1), and the protruding plate (69) is located at the front end of the base of the robot arm (2).