Rotary four-direction machining spindle
By designing a four-directional rotary machining spindle and utilizing lifting and rotating components to achieve multi-directional machining, the problem of frequent tool changes when machining multi-axis workpieces on CNC machine tools is solved, thus improving machining efficiency and smoothness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG XINFALA INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
When machining polygonal shaft workpieces on CNC machine tools, it is necessary to frequently change different types of cutting tools, which leads to high labor costs and cumbersome operation, affecting machining efficiency.
Design a four-directional rotary machining spindle, including a lifting assembly and a rotating assembly. The spindle is equipped with multiple staggered machining heads, each equipped with a different type of machining tool. Multi-directional machining is achieved through lifting and rotation, reducing the frequency of tool changes.
It improves processing efficiency, reduces time wasted due to tool changes, enhances the smoothness and efficiency of the processing, and adapts to a variety of processing tasks.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of milling and turning technology, specifically a rotary four-direction machining spindle. Background Technology
[0002] Milling and turning is a common machining method. When machining a workpiece using a CNC machine tool, one of the cutting tool or the workpiece needs to be kept stationary while the other rotates. The two workpieces are contacted to mill the surface of the workpiece. However, when machining workpieces with triangular, square, or hexagonal axes at both ends or in a certain part, different types of cutting tools need to be changed. Since the cutting tools are clamped in the tool holder, the tool must be released from its fixation before changing it, and then fixed again after the change. This results in high labor costs and cumbersome operation, which affects the efficiency of machining operations. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a four-directional rotary machining spindle. This solves the problem that existing CNC machine tools require either a stationary tool or workpiece to be kept stationary while the other rotates, with both milling the workpiece surface through contact. However, when machining workpieces with triangular, quadrangular, or hexagonal axes at both ends or in a specific area, different types of tools need to be changed. Since the tools are clamped in tool holders, changing them requires first releasing the tool and then re-fixing it, resulting in high labor costs, cumbersome operation, and reduced machining efficiency.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a four-directional rotary machining spindle, including a frame, a lifting assembly, a rotating assembly, and a machining spindle. The lifting assembly is mounted on the frame, the rotating assembly is located on both sides of the frame near the lifting assembly, and the machining spindle is mounted on the rotating assembly near the lifting assembly.
[0005] The machining spindle includes a spindle support, a spindle beam, and machining heads; one end of the spindle support is mounted on the lifting assembly, and both ends of the spindle beam pass through the spindle support and are mounted on the rotating assembly. Multiple machining heads are provided, and the multiple machining heads are staggered on the spindle beam. Each machining head is equipped with a machining cutter head, and the machining cutter heads have different sizes and types of machining edges.
[0006] A further improvement to the above solution is that the upper surface of the frame is a hollow structure, and the lifting assembly moves within the hollow structure; transverse transmission elements are provided on both sides of the frame; the transverse transmission elements are used to drive the lifting assembly, the rotating assembly, and the machining spindle to perform transverse transmission.
[0007] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the lifting assembly is provided in two sets, the two sets of lifting assemblies are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the inner wall of the frame, and the main shaft support is movably arranged between the two sets of lifting assemblies.
[0008] A further improvement to the above solution is that the lifting assembly includes a lifting frame, a lifting transmission element, and a lifting drive element. The lifting transmission element is provided in two sets, which are located on both sides of the lifting frame, and the lifting drive element is located between the two sets of lifting transmission elements.
[0009] A further improvement to the above solution is that the lifting transmission element includes a transmission frame, a transmission guide rail, and a transmission slider. The transmission frame is mounted on the lifting frame, the transmission guide rail is mounted on the transmission frame, and the transmission slider is movably mounted on the transmission guide rail. There are two sets of transmission sliders, and the two sets of transmission sliders are mounted opposite each other on the transmission guide rail.
[0010] Stabilizing blocks are provided on both sides of the transmission slider, and sensing elements are provided on the transmission slider near the stabilizing blocks.
[0011] A further improvement to the above solution is that the lifting drive element includes a lifting cylinder, a lifting drive rod, and a lifting drive seat. The lifting cylinder is disposed at one end of the lifting frame, one end of the lifting drive rod is connected to the lifting cylinder, the lifting drive seat is sleeved on the lifting drive rod, and the machining spindle is disposed on the lifting drive seat. One end of the lifting cylinder is connected to drive the lifting drive rod to drive the machining spindle on the lifting drive seat to perform lifting transmission. The lifting transmission element is used to assist the lifting drive element in driving the machining spindle to perform lifting transmission.
[0012] A further improvement to the above solution is that the rotating assembly includes a rotating motor, a rotating spindle, and a rotating mounting base. The rotating motor is disposed on one side of the spindle support, the rotating spindle is disposed within the rotating mounting base, and one end of the spindle beam is disposed within the rotating mounting base and connected to the rotating spindle.
[0013] A further improvement to the above solution is that the rotating spindle includes an assembly block, a rotating bushing, and a rotating wheel. The assembly block is disposed at one end of the rotating spindle, one end of the rotating bushing is sleeved on the rotating spindle, and the rotating wheel is sleeved on the rotating bushing.
[0014] A further improvement to the above solution is that the rotary assembly base is provided with an assembly cavity, a rotating ring is provided at one end of the rotary assembly base near the main shaft support, the rotary main shaft is disposed in the assembly cavity, and the rotating ring cooperates with the rotating wheel.
[0015] A further improvement to the above solution is that the spindle support is provided with a mounting groove, and clamping locks are provided at both ends of the spindle support near the mounting groove. The machining head is placed in the mounting groove and fixedly installed by the clamping locks. An adjusting element is provided on one side of the clamping lock, and the adjusting element is used to adjust the tightness of the clamping lock.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] Compared to existing milling and turning processes, this invention utilizes a lifting assembly to allow the machining spindle to rise and fall vertically, meeting machining requirements at different heights. The rotating assembly enables the machining spindle to rotate around a specific axis, achieving four-way machining angle changes, significantly expanding the machining range and angular possibilities. Furthermore, the machining spindle is equipped with multiple staggered machining heads, each with a different size and type of cutting edge, allowing the spindle to complete multiple different types of machining tasks simultaneously without frequent tool or equipment changes. This improves machining efficiency, reduces time wasted on tool changes, and effectively enhances the smoothness and efficiency of the entire machining process, making it highly practical. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the four-directional rotary machining spindle of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of the four-directional rotary machining spindle of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of the four-directional rotary machining spindle of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the rotary four-direction machining spindle of this utility model.
[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: Frame 10, hollow structure 11, transverse transmission element 12;
[0023] Lifting assembly 20, lifting frame 21, lifting transmission element 22, transmission frame 221, transmission guide rail 223, transmission slider 224, stabilizing block 225, sensing element 226, lifting drive element 23, lifting cylinder 231, lifting drive rod 232, lifting drive seat 233;
[0024] Rotary assembly 30, rotary motor 31, rotary spindle 32, assembly block 321, rotary bushing 322, rotary wheel 323, rotary assembly base 33, assembly cavity 331;
[0025] Machining spindle 40, spindle support 41, spindle beam 42, mounting groove 421, clamping lock 422, adjusting element 423, machining head 43, machining tool head 44. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.
[0027] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component.
[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.
[0029] like Figure 1-4As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, a four-directional rotary machining spindle includes a frame 10, a lifting assembly 20, a rotating assembly 30, and a machining spindle 40. The lifting assembly 20 is mounted on the frame 10, and the rotating assembly 30 is located on both sides of the frame 10 near the lifting assembly 20. The machining spindle 40 is mounted on the rotating assembly 30 near the lifting assembly 20. The machining spindle 40 includes a spindle support 41, a spindle beam 42, and machining heads 43. One end of the spindle support 41 is mounted on the lifting assembly 20, and both ends of the spindle beam 42 pass through the spindle support 41 and are mounted on the rotating assembly 30. Multiple machining heads 43 are provided, and the multiple machining heads 43 are staggered on the spindle beam 42. Each machining head 43 is provided with a machining cutter head 44, and the machining cutter head 44 has a different size and type of machining edge. In this embodiment, the lifting component 20 enables the machining spindle 40 to rise and fall vertically, meeting the machining requirements at different heights. The rotating component 30 allows the machining spindle 40 to rotate around a specific axis, achieving four-way machining angle changes, greatly expanding the machining range and angle possibilities. Furthermore, the machining spindle 40 is equipped with multiple staggered machining heads 43, each equipped with machining cutter heads 44 of different sizes and types. This allows the machining spindle 40 to complete multiple different types of machining tasks at once without frequent tool or equipment changes, improving machining efficiency, reducing time lost due to tool changes, and effectively enhancing the smoothness and efficiency of the entire machining process, making it highly practical.
[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, the upper surface of the frame 10 is a hollow structure 11, and the lifting assembly 20 moves within the hollow structure 11. Lateral transmission elements 12 are provided on both sides of the frame 10. The lateral transmission elements 12 are used to drive the lifting assembly 20, the rotating assembly 30, and the machining spindle 40 in lateral transmission. In this embodiment, the hollow structure 11 provides space for the lifting assembly 20 to move smoothly up and down, achieving height adjustment. It also reduces the weight of the frame 10 to a certain extent, optimizing the overall structure. Furthermore, the lateral transmission elements 12 on both sides effectively drive the lifting assembly 20, the rotating assembly 30, and the machining spindle 40 in lateral transmission, allowing each component to cooperate in lateral movement, precisely adjusting the processing position, greatly improving processing flexibility and accuracy, better meeting the needs of different processing tasks, and improving overall processing efficiency and quality.
[0031] Two sets of lifting components 20 are provided, and the two sets of lifting components 20 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the inner wall of the frame 10. The spindle support 41 is movably disposed between the two sets of lifting components 20. In this embodiment, the lifting components 20 arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the frame 10 make the movable support of the spindle support 41 more stable. With the synergistic effect of the two sets of lifting components 20, the height of the spindle support 41 can be precisely adjusted to ensure that the spindle is in a suitable working position.
[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, the lifting assembly 20 includes a lifting frame 21, lifting transmission elements 22, and lifting drive elements 23. Two sets of lifting transmission elements 22 are provided, positioned on both sides of the lifting frame 21. The lifting drive element 23 is positioned between the two sets of lifting transmission elements 22. In this embodiment, by placing the two sets of lifting transmission elements 22 on both sides of the lifting frame 21, the lifting process becomes smoother and more balanced, effectively avoiding tilting or jamming caused by uneven force on one side, thus ensuring the accuracy of the lifting action. Furthermore, the placement of the lifting drive element 23 between the two sets of lifting transmission elements 22 allows the driving force to be evenly distributed to the transmission elements on both sides, improving overall transmission efficiency, optimizing structural space, and making the entire lifting assembly 20 more compact and reasonable, reducing space occupation.
[0033] The lifting transmission element 22 includes a transmission frame 221, a transmission guide rail 223, and a transmission slider 224. The transmission frame 221 is mounted on the lifting frame 21, the transmission guide rail is mounted on the transmission frame 221, and the transmission slider 224 is movably mounted on the transmission guide rail 223. Two sets of transmission sliders 224 are provided, and the two sets of transmission sliders 224 are arranged opposite to each other on the transmission guide rail 223. Stabilizing blocks 225 are provided on both sides of the transmission slider 224, and sensing elements 226 are provided on the transmission slider 224 near the stabilizing blocks 225. In this embodiment, the transmission frame 221 is mounted on the lifting frame 21, and the transmission guide rail is mounted on the transmission frame 221, providing a precise path for the movement of the transmission slider 224, ensuring the accuracy of the transmission, and providing stable support for the entire transmission system. The two sets of transmission sliders 224 arranged opposite to each other enhance the stability and balance of the transmission, improve the structural stability, and the setting of the sensing element 226 can sense the status of the transmission slider 224 in real time, improving the reliability and safety of the equipment operation, and helping to achieve more efficient and precise processing operations.
[0034] The lifting drive element 23 includes a lifting cylinder 231, a lifting drive rod 232, and a lifting drive seat 233. The lifting cylinder 231 is disposed at one end of the lifting frame 21, and one end of the lifting drive rod 232 is connected to the lifting cylinder 231. The lifting drive seat 233 is sleeved on the lifting drive rod 232, and the machining spindle 40 is disposed on the lifting drive seat 233. One end of the lifting cylinder 231 is connected to drive the lifting drive rod 232 to drive the machining spindle 40 on the lifting drive seat 233 to perform lifting transmission. The lifting transmission element 22 is used to assist the lifting drive element 23 in driving the machining spindle 40 to perform lifting transmission. In this embodiment, the lifting cylinder 231 pushes the lifting drive rod 232, which can accurately drive the lifting drive seat 233 and the machining spindle 40 mounted on it to achieve stable lifting and lowering, meeting the needs of different machining positions. The height of the machining spindle 40 can be flexibly adjusted to improve the adaptability and flexibility of machining. The lifting transmission element 22 assists the lifting drive element 23 in working, further enhancing the reliability and stability of the lifting transmission, ensuring that the machining spindle 40 runs smoothly during the lifting process, reducing vibration and deviation, and improving machining accuracy.
[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the rotating assembly 30 includes a rotary motor 31, a rotary spindle 32, and a rotary mounting base 33. The rotary motor 31 is disposed on one side of the spindle support 41, and the rotary spindle 32 is disposed within the rotary mounting base 33. One end of the spindle beam 42 is disposed within the rotary mounting base 33 and connected to the rotary spindle 32. In this embodiment, the rotary motor 31, positioned on one side of the spindle support 41, provides a stable power source for the rotational motion, ensuring efficient operation of the rotational action. The rotary spindle 32, disposed within the rotary mounting base 33, results in a compact structure and smooth operation, enabling precise control of rotational accuracy and meeting the precise requirements for angle and position during machining. The connection between one end of the spindle beam 42 and the rotary spindle 32 within the rotary mounting base 33 effectively transmits power, ensuring overall linkage. This allows the four-directional rotary machining spindle 40 to flexibly achieve multi-directional rotary machining, improving machining efficiency and quality, and adapting to complex and diverse machining needs.
[0036] The rotating spindle 32 includes an assembly block 321, a rotating bushing 322, and a rotating wheel 323. The assembly block 321 is disposed at one end of the rotating spindle 32, one end of the rotating bushing 322 is fitted onto the rotating spindle 32, and the rotating wheel 323 is fitted onto the rotating bushing 322. In this embodiment, by disposing of the assembly block 321 at one end of the rotating spindle 32, the stability of the spindle is enhanced, making the entire rotating structure more reliable during operation, reducing wobbling and offset, and ensuring machining accuracy. The rotating bushing 322, fitted onto the rotating spindle 32, provides stable support and a smooth rotational foundation for the rotating wheel 323. The good fit between the bushing and the spindle reduces friction during operation, improves transmission efficiency, and extends the service life of the equipment. The rotating wheel 323, fitted onto the rotating bushing 322, enables flexible rotation, meeting the needs of four-directional machining and improving the flexibility and versatility of machining.
[0037] The rotary mounting base 33 has a mounting cavity 331. A rotating ring 332 is located at one end of the rotary mounting base 33 near the spindle support 41. The rotating spindle 32 is disposed within the mounting cavity 331, and the rotating ring 332 cooperates with the rotating wheel 323. In this embodiment, the mounting cavity 331 within the rotary mounting base 33 provides a stable mounting space for the rotating spindle 32, ensuring its normal operation and guaranteeing accuracy and stability during machining. The rotating ring 332, located at the end near the spindle support 41 and cooperating with the rotating wheel 323, enables the rotary mounting base 33 to rotate flexibly around the rotating spindle 32.
[0038] A mounting groove 421 is provided on the main spindle beam 42. Clamping locks 422 are provided at both ends of the main spindle beam 42 near the mounting groove 421. The machining head 43 is disposed within the mounting groove 421 and fixedly installed by the clamping locks 422. An adjusting element 423 is provided on one side of the clamping lock 422 to adjust the tightness of the clamping lock 422. In this embodiment, the design of the mounting groove 421 facilitates the installation and positioning of the machining head 43, ensuring it is precisely in the working position. The clamping lock 422 firmly fixes the machining head 43, ensuring its stability during machining and preventing loosening from affecting machining accuracy and quality. The adjusting element 423, located on one side of the clamping lock 422, allows for flexible adjustment of the clamping lock 422's tightness, satisfying the requirement for a secure installation of the machining head 43 while also facilitating operation when the machining head 43 needs to be replaced or adjusted, thus improving the applicability and efficiency of the equipment.
[0039] A four-directional rotary machining spindle includes a frame 10, a lifting assembly 20, a rotating assembly 30, and a machining spindle 40. The lifting assembly 20 is mounted on the frame 10, and the rotating assembly 30 is located on both sides of the frame 10 near the lifting assembly 20. The machining spindle 40 is mounted on the rotating assembly 30 near the lifting assembly 20. The machining spindle 40 includes a spindle support 41, a spindle beam 42, and machining heads 43. One end of the spindle support 41 is mounted on the lifting assembly 20, and both ends of the spindle beam 42 pass through the spindle support 41 and are mounted on the rotating assembly 30. Multiple machining heads 43 are provided and are staggered on the spindle beam 42. Each machining head 43 is equipped with a machining cutter head 44, and the machining cutter heads 44 have different sizes and types of cutting edges. In this embodiment, the lifting component 20 enables the machining spindle 40 to rise and fall vertically, meeting the machining requirements at different heights. The rotating component 30 allows the machining spindle 40 to rotate around a specific axis, achieving four-way machining angle changes, greatly expanding the machining range and angle possibilities. Furthermore, the machining spindle 40 is equipped with multiple staggered machining heads 43, each equipped with machining cutter heads 44 of different sizes and types. This allows the machining spindle 40 to complete multiple different types of machining tasks at once without frequent tool or equipment changes, improving machining efficiency, reducing time lost due to tool changes, and effectively enhancing the smoothness and efficiency of the entire machining process, making it highly practical.
[0040] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A rotary four-direction machining spindle, characterized in that: The machine includes a frame, a lifting assembly, a rotating assembly, and a machining spindle. The lifting assembly is mounted on the frame, the rotating assembly is located on both sides of the frame near the lifting assembly, and the machining spindle is mounted on the rotating assembly near the lifting assembly. The machining spindle includes a spindle support, a spindle beam, and machining heads; one end of the spindle support is mounted on the lifting assembly, and both ends of the spindle beam pass through the spindle support and are mounted on the rotating assembly. Multiple machining heads are provided, and the multiple machining heads are staggered on the spindle beam. Each machining head is equipped with a machining cutter head, and the machining cutter heads have different sizes and types of machining edges.
2. The rotary four-direction machining spindle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the frame is a hollow structure, and the lifting assembly moves within the hollow structure; transverse transmission elements are provided on both sides of the frame; the transverse transmission elements are used to drive the lifting assembly, the rotating assembly, and the machining spindle to perform transverse transmission.
3. The rotary four-direction machining spindle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly is provided in two sets, which are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the inner wall of the frame, and the main shaft support is movably arranged between the two sets of lifting assemblies.
4. The rotary four-direction machining spindle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a lifting frame, lifting transmission elements, and lifting drive elements. There are two sets of lifting transmission elements, which are located on both sides of the lifting frame, and the lifting drive elements are located between the two sets of lifting transmission elements.
5. The rotary four-direction machining spindle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting transmission element includes a transmission frame, a transmission guide rail, and a transmission slider. The transmission frame is mounted on the lifting frame, the transmission guide rail is mounted on the transmission frame, and the transmission slider is movably mounted on the transmission guide rail. There are two sets of transmission sliders, and the two sets of transmission sliders are mounted opposite each other on the transmission guide rail. Stabilizing blocks are provided on both sides of the transmission slider, and sensing elements are provided on the transmission slider near the stabilizing blocks.
6. The rotary four-direction machining spindle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting drive element includes a lifting cylinder, a lifting drive rod, and a lifting drive seat. The lifting cylinder is located at one end of the lifting frame, and one end of the lifting drive rod is connected to the lifting cylinder. The lifting drive seat is sleeved on the lifting drive rod, and the machining spindle is located on the lifting drive seat. One end of the lifting cylinder is connected to drive the lifting drive rod to drive the machining spindle on the lifting drive seat for lifting transmission. The lifting transmission element is used to assist the lifting drive element in driving the machining spindle for lifting transmission.
7. The rotary four-direction machining spindle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly includes a rotary motor, a rotary spindle, and a rotary mounting base. The rotary motor is located on one side of the spindle support, the rotary spindle is located inside the rotary mounting base, and one end of the spindle beam is located inside the rotary mounting base and connected to the rotary spindle.
8. The rotary four-direction machining spindle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rotating spindle includes an assembly block, a rotating bushing, and a rotating wheel. The assembly block is disposed at one end of the rotating spindle, one end of the rotating bushing is sleeved on the rotating spindle, and the rotating wheel is sleeved on the rotating bushing.
9. The rotary four-direction machining spindle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The rotating assembly base is provided with an assembly cavity, and a rotating ring is provided at one end of the rotating assembly base near the main shaft support. The rotating main shaft is disposed in the assembly cavity, and the rotating ring cooperates with the rotating wheel.
10. The rotary four-direction machining spindle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spindle support is provided with a mounting groove, and clamping locks are provided at both ends of the spindle support near the mounting groove. The machining head is placed in the mounting groove and fixedly installed by the clamping locks. An adjusting element is provided on one side of the clamping lock, and the adjusting element is used to adjust the tightness of the clamping lock.