Tapping machine

By using a composite transmission structure of gear linkage and universal rotation components, the problems of insufficient rigidity and multi-axis synchronization accuracy of the tapping machine are solved, achieving high-precision and stable tapping processing.

CN224444782UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03WUHAN DONGWU AUTOMOBILE EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN DONGWU AUTOMOBILE EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The tool switching mechanism of existing tapping machines lacks rigidity and the multi-axis synchronous control accuracy is limited, which affects the machining accuracy and stability.

Method used

A composite transmission scheme combining gear linkage and universal rotation is adopted. Precise power distribution is achieved through the meshing of the main gear plate and the auxiliary gear plate. The design of a multi-stage universal joint structure and a bearing-supported auxiliary shaft enhances transmission rigidity and stability. Flexible angle adjustment is achieved through modular universal rotation components.

Benefits of technology

It improves the transmission rigidity and machining accuracy of the tapping machine, enhances the stability and adaptability of the tool angle, and ensures the stability and consistency of thread quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to tapping machine technical field proposes a tapping machine, and the design includes main part assembly, and main part assembly includes the support platform and the support seat fixedly connected in the support platform bottom, is provided in the gear linkage assembly below the support seat, is provided in the universal rotation component of gear linkage assembly upper portion can with gear linkage assembly drive synchronous rotation, is provided in each universal rotation component upper portion is used for tapping cutter of tapping processing, the design adopts the composite drive scheme of gear linkage + universal rotation, wherein, through the meshing of main tooth disc and secondary tooth disc, accurate power distribution is realized, and each tapping unit is allowed to adjust the angle independently, adapts to different processing positions, and adopts rigid connection to reduce transmission gap, improves tapping accuracy.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tapping machine technology, specifically to a tapping machine. Background Technology

[0002] A tapping machine is a machining equipment used to process internal threads in the holes of workpieces. It is widely used in industries such as machinery manufacturing, mold making, and automotive parts. Based on the driving method, it can be divided into manual, pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic tapping machines. Pneumatic tapping machines use compressed air as power and are characterized by their portability, high efficiency, and simple operation. Equipped with a precision torque collet, they prevent tap breakage and ensure a thread accuracy of grade 7. Electric tapping machines are driven by a motor, providing stable torque and rapid repeatability, suitable for machining threads from M3 to M24. The universal joint is a key component of the tapping machine, used to enable flexible rotation of the tapping machine spindle at multiple angles. Through a ball joint or cross-shaft structure, it allows the spindle to rotate freely within a certain angle range while maintaining continuous power transmission. The universal joint design allows the tapping machine to adapt to different tapping angle requirements, improving processing flexibility and efficiency. During the tapping process, the universal joint ensures the stability and accuracy of the tapping machine spindle, thereby guaranteeing the quality of the machined threads.

[0003] A search revealed that CN213795180U discloses a power head for drilling and tapping linkage, relating to automated machining equipment and hardware parts processing. It includes a tool assembly slide mounting block, a tool changing linear guide and slider, a tool changing mold side plate, a multi-axis gearbox, a first servo motor, a gearbox mounting back plate, a universal joint hexagonal sleeve, a gas-changing cylinder, an axial feed slide, a second servo motor, a ball screw, a screw nut, an axial feed module frame, a power head fixing plate, an axial feed linear guide and slider, a tool module block, a second tool, a first tool, a tool mounting output shaft, a hexagonal universal joint, a tool assembly slide, and a tool changing slide push plate. The tool changing linear guide and slider are connected below the tool assembly slide mounting block. The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the equipment adopts a method of fixing the workpiece, tooling, and machine head body while allowing the tool to move, increasing the practicality of the equipment.

[0004] The problem with the aforementioned power head that combines drilling and tapping is that:

[0005] 1. Insufficient rigidity of the tool changing mechanism: The pneumatic tool changer has limited positioning accuracy. In addition, the linear guide rail is prone to wear after long-term use, which affects stability. The tool changing process is prone to vibration, which affects machining accuracy.

[0006] Second: Limited accuracy of multi-axis synchronous control: There is a transmission gap between the output shafts of the multi-axis gearbox, making it difficult to accurately guarantee the synchronization of each tool axis. Torque fluctuations during tapping affect the thread quality. Utility Model Content

[0007] This invention proposes a tapping machine that solves the problems of insufficient rigidity of the tool switching mechanism and limited accuracy of multi-axis synchronous control in the prior art.

[0008] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a tapping machine, including a main body assembly, wherein the main body assembly includes a support platform and a support base fixedly connected to the bottom of the support platform;

[0009] A gear linkage assembly is installed below the support base;

[0010] A universal rotating component is installed on the upper part of the gear linkage assembly and can rotate synchronously with the gear linkage assembly.

[0011] A tapping tool is installed on the upper part of each of the universal rotating components for tapping operations.

[0012] Preferably, the main component further includes:

[0013] A cylinder that is fixedly installed on the side of the support base;

[0014] A slide table fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, the gear linkage assembly includes:

[0016] A motor fixedly installed at the lower part of the slide table;

[0017] The main shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor;

[0018] The main gear disk is fixedly connected to the outside of the main shaft.

[0019] Preferably, the gear linkage assembly further includes:

[0020] A support plate fixedly connected to the lower part of the cylinder;

[0021] A bearing is located in the middle of the pallet;

[0022] The outer ring of the bearing is fixedly connected to the support plate.

[0023] Preferably, the gear linkage assembly further includes:

[0024] A secondary shaft fixedly connected to the inner ring of the bearing;

[0025] A secondary gear disc fixedly connected to the outside of the secondary rotating shaft;

[0026] The auxiliary gear disk is in contact with the main gear disk and is meshed and rotatably connected.

[0027] Preferably, the omnidirectional rotation assembly includes:

[0028] A first rotating sleeve fixedly connected to the end of the secondary rotating shaft;

[0029] The first connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first rotating sleeve.

[0030] Preferably, the omnidirectional rotation assembly further includes:

[0031] A first connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the middle of the first coupling shaft;

[0032] The second connecting shaft is rotatably connected to both sides of the first connecting sleeve;

[0033] The second rotating sleeve is rotatably connected to the outside of the second coupling.

[0034] Preferably, the omnidirectional rotation assembly further includes:

[0035] A direct shaft fixedly connected to the side of the second rotating sleeve;

[0036] An extension shaft is slidably connected to the inside of the direct shaft.

[0037] Preferably, the omnidirectional rotation assembly further includes:

[0038] A third rotating sleeve is fixedly connected to the side of the extension shaft;

[0039] The third connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the inner side of the third rotating sleeve:

[0040] The second connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the outside of the third connecting shaft.

[0041] Preferably, the omnidirectional rotation assembly further includes:

[0042] The fourth connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the outside of the second connecting sleeve;

[0043] The fourth rotating sleeve is rotatably connected to the outside of the fourth coupling.

[0044] A tapping tool fixedly connected to the outside of the fourth rotating sleeve.

[0045] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0046] This patent employs a composite transmission scheme combining gear linkage and universal rotation, which has the following advantages compared to the prior art:

[0047] Gear meshing transmission: Precise power distribution is achieved through the meshing of the main gear disc and the auxiliary gear disc.

[0048] Multi-stage universal joint structure: allows each tapping unit to adjust its angle independently, adapting to different machining positions.

[0049] Rigid connection: reduces transmission backlash and improves tapping accuracy.

[0050] Improvement point one: Optimized transmission structure. Addressing the issue of insufficient transmission rigidity in the prior art, this patent makes the following improvements:

[0051] Replacing multi-axis gearboxes with direct gear meshing reduces transmission links.

[0052] Design a bearing-supported sub-shaft structure to improve rotational stability.

[0053] The bearing is fixed by a support plate to enhance overall rigidity.

[0054] Second innovative advantage: Flexible universal adjustment mechanism. The universal rotation component of this patent has unique advantages:

[0055] Multi-stage rotating sleeve design: The first rotating sleeve, the second rotating sleeve, the third rotating sleeve, and the fourth rotating sleeve form a composite universal joint.

[0056] Adjustable extension shaft: The sliding connection between the direct shaft and the extension shaft enables length adjustment.

[0057] All-around angle compensation: Each coupling allows for deflection, adapting to complex working conditions.

[0058] Second improvement: Enhanced angle adaptability. Addressing the multi-axis synchronization accuracy issue in the comparison documents, this patent makes the following improvements:

[0059] Independent universal joint unit: Each tapping tool is equipped with a complete universal joint chain.

[0060] Modular design: Each rotating sleeve and coupling can be quickly replaced, making maintenance convenient.

[0061] Precise angle maintenance: Multi-stage rotating sleeve ensures stable tool angle during tapping. Attached Figure Description

[0062] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0063] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall device of this utility model;

[0064] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the gear linkage assembly and the rotation assembly of this utility model;

[0065] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gear linkage assembly of this utility model;

[0066] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of region A;

[0067] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of region B;

[0068] In the diagram: 1. Main component; 11. Support platform; 12. Support base; 13. Cylinder; 131. Slide table; 2. Gear linkage assembly; 21. Motor; 22. Main shaft; 221. Main gear plate; 23. Secondary shaft; 231. Secondary gear plate; 24. Support plate; 241. Bearing; 3. Universal rotation assembly; 31. First rotating sleeve; 311. First connecting shaft; 32. First connecting sleeve; 33. Second rotating sleeve; 331. Second connecting shaft; 34. Direct shaft; 35. Extension shaft; 36. Third rotating sleeve; 361. Third connecting shaft; 37. Second connecting sleeve; 38. Fourth rotating sleeve; 381. Fourth connecting shaft; 4. Tapping tool. Detailed Implementation

[0069] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0070] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 3 and Figure 4 and Figure 5 The present invention provides a technical solution: a tapping machine, including a main body component 1, the main body component 1 including a support platform 11 and a support base 12 fixedly connected to the bottom of the support platform 11;

[0071] Gear linkage assembly 2 is installed below support base 12;

[0072] A universal rotating component 3 is installed on the upper part of the gear linkage component 2 and can rotate synchronously with the gear linkage component 2;

[0073] A tapping tool 4 is installed on the upper part of each universal rotating component 3 for tapping operations;

[0074] Please see Figure 1 The main component 1 also includes:

[0075] Cylinder 13 is fixedly installed on the side of support base 12;

[0076] A slide 131 is fixedly connected to the output end of cylinder 13;

[0077] The cylinder 13 output end drives the slide 131 to move vertically, thereby completing the height adjustment of the gear linkage assembly 2 and the universal rotation assembly 3 below the support platform 11.

[0078] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The gear linkage assembly 2 includes:

[0079] Motor 21 is fixedly installed at the lower part of slide table 131;

[0080] The main shaft 22 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 21;

[0081] The main gear disk 221 is fixedly connected to the outside of the main rotating shaft 22;

[0082] Gear linkage component 2 also includes:

[0083] A support plate 24 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the cylinder 13;

[0084] A bearing 241 is located in the middle of the tray 24;

[0085] The outer ring of bearing 241 is fixedly connected to the support plate 24;

[0086] Gear linkage component 2 also includes:

[0087] A secondary shaft 23 is fixedly connected to the inner ring of bearing 241;

[0088] A secondary gear disk 231 is fixedly connected to the outside of the secondary rotating shaft 23;

[0089] The auxiliary gear disk 231 is in contact with the main gear disk 221 and is in a meshing rotatable connection;

[0090] The universal rotation assembly 3 includes:

[0091] The first rotating sleeve 31 is fixedly connected to the end of the secondary rotating shaft 23;

[0092] The first coupling 311 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first rotating sleeve 31;

[0093] By starting the motor 21, the main shaft 22 and the main gear disk 221 can be driven to rotate, and under the meshing action of the main gear disk 221 and the auxiliary gear disk 231, the auxiliary shaft 23 located in the inner ring of each bearing 241 can start to rotate synchronously.

[0094] By providing a bearing 241 at the connection between the support plate 24 and the secondary shaft 23, the secondary shaft 23 can rotate more smoothly at the support plate 24;

[0095] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 and Figure 5 The universal rotation assembly 3 also includes:

[0096] The first connecting sleeve 32 is fixedly connected to the middle part of the first connecting shaft 311;

[0097] The second connecting shaft 331 is rotatably connected to both sides of the first connecting sleeve 32;

[0098] The second rotating sleeve 33 is rotatably connected to the outside of the second coupling 331;

[0099] The universal rotation assembly 3 also includes:

[0100] A direct shaft 34 is fixedly connected to the side of the second rotating sleeve 33;

[0101] An extension shaft 35 is slidably connected to the inside of the direct shaft 34;

[0102] The universal rotation assembly 3 also includes:

[0103] The third rotating sleeve 36 is fixedly connected to the side of the extension shaft 35;

[0104] The third coupling 361 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the third rotating sleeve 36.

[0105] The second connecting sleeve 37 is fixedly connected to the outside of the third connecting shaft 361;

[0106] The universal rotation assembly 3 also includes:

[0107] The fourth connecting shaft 381 is rotatably connected to the outside of the second connecting sleeve 37;

[0108] The fourth rotating sleeve 38 is rotatably connected to the outside of the fourth coupling 381;

[0109] The tapping tool 4 is fixedly connected to the outside of the fourth rotating sleeve 38;

[0110] By providing an extension shaft 35 inside the direct shaft 34, the whole can be extended to a certain extent within the range. When the secondary rotating shaft 23 rotates, the first rotating sleeve 31 and the second rotating sleeve 33, which are rotatably connected to each other, will rotate synchronously. At this time, the direct shaft 34 located on the side of the second rotating sleeve 33 will drive the extension shaft 35 to rotate synchronously.

[0111] Similarly, when the extension shaft 35 rotates, the third rotating sleeve 36 can drive the fourth rotating sleeve 38, which is rotatably connected to the third rotating sleeve 36, to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the tapping tool 4 at the end of the fourth rotating sleeve 38 to rotate synchronously to complete the tapping process.

[0112] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tapping machine comprising a main body assembly (1), characterised in that: The main component (1) includes a support platform (11) and a support base (12) fixedly connected to the bottom of the support platform (11). Gear linkage assembly (2) is installed below the support base (12); A universal rotating component (3) is installed on the upper part of the gear linkage component (2) and can rotate synchronously with the gear linkage component (2). A tapping tool (4) is installed on the upper part of each of the universal rotating components (3) for tapping.

2. A tapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The main component (1) also includes: A cylinder (13) is fixedly installed on the side of the support (12); A slide (131) is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder (13).

3. A tapping machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gear linkage assembly (2) includes: A motor (21) is fixedly installed on the lower part of the slide (131); The main shaft (22) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (21); The main gear disk (221) is fixedly connected to the outside of the main shaft (22).

4. A tapping machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gear linkage assembly (2) also includes: A support plate (24) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the cylinder (13); A bearing (241) is provided in the middle of the tray (24); The outer ring of the bearing (241) is fixedly connected to the support plate (24).

5. A tapping machine according to claim 4, wherein The gear linkage assembly (2) also includes: A secondary shaft (23) is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the bearing (241); A secondary gear disc (231) is fixedly connected to the outside of the secondary shaft (23); The auxiliary gear disk (231) is in contact with the main gear disk (221) and is in a meshing rotational connection.

6. A tapping machine according to claim 5, wherein The universal rotating assembly (3) includes: The first rotating sleeve (31) is fixedly connected to the end of the secondary rotating shaft (23); The first connecting shaft (311) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first rotating sleeve (31).

7. A tapping machine according to claim 6, wherein The universal rotation assembly (3) also includes: A first connecting sleeve (32) is fixedly connected to the middle part of the first connecting shaft (311); The second connecting shaft (331) is rotatably connected to both sides of the first connecting sleeve (32); The second rotating sleeve (33) is rotatably connected to the outside of the second connecting shaft (331).

8. A tapping machine according to claim 7, characterized in that The universal rotation assembly (3) also includes: A direct shaft (34) is fixedly connected to the side of the second rotating sleeve (33); The extension shaft (35) is slidably connected to the inside of the direct shaft (34).

9. A tapping machine according to claim 8, wherein, The universal rotation assembly (3) also includes: A third rotating sleeve (36) is fixedly connected to the side of the extension shaft (35); The third connecting shaft (361) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the third rotating sleeve (36): The second connecting sleeve (37) is fixedly connected to the outside of the third connecting shaft (361).

10. A tapping machine according to claim 9, wherein, The universal rotation assembly (3) also includes: The fourth connecting shaft (381) is rotatably connected to the outside of the second connecting sleeve (37); The fourth rotating sleeve (38) is rotatably connected to the outside of the fourth coupling (381); The tapping tool (4) is fixedly connected to the outside of the fourth rotating sleeve (38).