Cleaning device for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutter

By using an independent cleaning mechanism for each end mill and adjusting the nozzle angle, the problem of obstruction during multi-end mill washing is solved, achieving full coverage cleaning of the end mills, improving cleaning effect and efficiency, and extending the service life of the tools.

CN224542485UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24CHANGSHU DONGMIN CEMENTED CARBIDE TOOLS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHANGSHU DONGMIN CEMENTED CARBIDE TOOLS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-14
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

When the existing equipment washes multiple straight shank keyway milling cutters, the milling cutters block each other, causing impurities in some areas to not be effectively washed away, thus affecting the cleaning effect.

Method used

It adopts an independent cleaning mechanism for each milling cutter. Through the cooperation of the moving component and the nozzle component, it ensures that the nozzle is positioned directly above the milling cutter. Through the circumferential rinsing and angle adjustment of the nozzle, it achieves full coverage cleaning of all parts of the milling cutter.

Benefits of technology

Thoroughly removes powder and oil impurities from the surface of the milling cutter, improves washing efficiency and cleaning effect, extends tool life, and ensures machining accuracy and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model is suitable for milling cutter processing technical field provides a kind of straight handle keyway milling cutter manufacturing and cleaning equipment, including water tank, setting in the adjusting component of water tank inside and the moving component of installation in water tank top, the adjusting component includes setting in the material tray of water tank and the positioning seat of equidistance arrangement setting in the top of material tray, the cleaning component includes the disc body of installation in the output end of moving component and the swing block of equidistance encircles hinged in the bottom of disc body, the device solves the problem that the multiple milling cutters arranged and placed are in washing process, because of mutual obstruction, the fine powder of part position attachment of being pulverized, oil fraction and other impurities cannot be effectively washed off, further influence washing effect, the device is through cleaning component single milling cutter independent washing mechanism, positioning and driving milling cutter to pass through auxiliary hole to the central of shower head array, encircles and washes cooperation shower head moves up and down, thoroughly removes impurity, improves washing efficiency and effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of milling cutter processing technology, and more specifically, it relates to a cleaning device for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutters. Background Technology

[0002] Straight shank keyway end mills are tools specifically designed for machining closed keyways. Their core feature is a cutting edge on the end face, allowing for axial feed cutting. The purpose of washing straight shank keyway end mills is primarily to remove fine powder, oil, and other impurities that adhere to the tool during machining. If these impurities are not removed in time, they may affect the cutting performance of the end mill. For example, residual oil will reduce the lubrication between the tool and the workpiece, and powder accumulation can easily cause wear and blockage of the cutting edge. Washing can restore the tool to a clean state, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of subsequent machining, and also helping to extend the tool's service life. At the same time, washing can also help remove debris and coolant residue generated during machining, keeping the tool's appearance and the cutting area in good working condition.

[0003] The existing device uses an array-style arrangement structure when washing milling cutters. The height of the milling cutter group is achieved through an up-and-down adjustment mechanism, and directional nozzles are configured to specifically wash the milling cutters in the second row of the array.

[0004] However, during the washing process of milling cutters, the multiple milling cutters arranged in a row will block each other, causing the fine powder, oil and other impurities attached to some parts of the milling cutters to be unable to be washed off, thus affecting the washing effect of the milling cutters. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cleaning device for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutters.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a cleaning device for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutters, comprising a water tank, an adjustment component disposed inside the water tank, and a moving component installed on the top of the water tank, wherein a cleaning component is installed at the output end of the moving component.

[0007] The adjustment assembly includes a feed tray disposed inside the water tank and positioning seats arranged at equal intervals on the top of the feed tray.

[0008] The cleaning assembly includes a disc body installed at the output end of the moving assembly and a swing block that is equidistantly hinged to the bottom of the disc body, with a nozzle installed at the bottom of the swing block.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: a grid is slidably connected inside the water tank, the feed tray is disposed on the top of the grid, and a lifting cylinder is vertically installed on the inner side wall of the water tank, the piston rod end of the lifting cylinder is connected to the top of the grid.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: the moving component includes a moving cylinder installed on the top of the water tank, the piston rod end of the moving cylinder is connected to an electric slide rail, the extension direction of the electric slide rail is staggered with the output direction of the moving cylinder, a slide table is slidably connected to the top of the electric slide rail, and an auxiliary cylinder is vertically installed downward on one side of the slide table, the auxiliary cylinder being located above the material tray.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: two guide rails are symmetrically installed on the top of the water tank, and a slider is slidably connected to the top of each of the two guide rails; the top of the slider is connected to the bottom of the electric slide rail; and the moving cylinder is located between the two guide rails.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution and using an independent cleaning mechanism for each milling cutter, the problem of mutual obstruction during traditional multi-milling cutter cleaning is solved. The cleaning component can be positioned directly above a single milling cutter, and the component is driven downward by an auxiliary cylinder to allow the milling cutter to pass through the auxiliary holes of the disc and pressure plate and be placed in the center of the nozzle array. An external liquid supply device delivers cleaning fluid to multiple nozzles, achieving a circumferential rinsing of the outer wall of the milling cutter. At the same time, the up-and-down movement function of the nozzles further ensures that all parts of the milling cutter can be fully covered, thoroughly removing the attached fine powder, oil and other impurities, improving the washing efficiency and cleaning effect.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: a plurality of through holes are equidistantly arranged around the top of the disc body, the plurality of through holes are correspondingly arranged with a plurality of swing blocks, a pressure block is inserted inside each of the through holes, a hinge plate is hinged to the bottom of the pressure block, and one end of the hinge plate is hinged to the top of the swing block.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that: a pressure plate is connected to the top of the plurality of pressure blocks, a telescopic cylinder is installed on the top of the disc body, and the piston rod end of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the bottom of the pressure plate.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: the top of the disc body and the pressure plate are provided with auxiliary holes, and the auxiliary holes on the top of the disc body are located between multiple pressure blocks.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution and setting dynamic adjustment of the nozzle angle, the cleaning effect of the milling cutter water washing is further enhanced. The telescopic cylinder pushes the pressure plate to move, and the force transmission through the pressure block and hinge plate drives the swing block to swing, allowing the nozzle to flexibly switch between horizontal spraying and downward tilting spraying: when spraying horizontally, the cleaning fluid loosens the impurities attached to the outer wall of the milling cutter with lateral impact force; when spraying downward tilting, the liquid flow forms a downward flushing force along the surface of the cutter, directionally washing away the loosened impurities. The swing block is continuously adjustable within the range from horizontal to downward tilting, and in conjunction with the surrounding layout of the nozzle, the water washing effect is further improved.

[0017] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0018] (1) By setting up a cleaning component and using an independent cleaning mechanism for a single milling cutter, the problem of mutual obstruction during the traditional multi-milling cutter arrangement cleaning is solved. The cleaning component can be positioned directly above a single milling cutter and driven downward by an auxiliary cylinder, so that the milling cutter passes through the auxiliary holes of the disc and pressure plate and is placed in the center of the nozzle array. An external liquid supply device delivers the cleaning liquid to multiple nozzles to achieve a circumferential rinsing of the outer wall of the milling cutter. At the same time, the up-and-down movement function of the nozzles further ensures that all parts of the milling cutter can be fully covered, thoroughly removing the attached fine powder, oil and other impurities of the crushed material, improving the washing efficiency and cleaning effect.

[0019] (2) By setting the nozzle angle for dynamic adjustment, the cleaning effect of the milling cutter water washing is further enhanced. The telescopic cylinder pushes the pressure plate to move, and the force transmission through the pressure block and hinge plate drives the swing block to swing, so that the nozzle can flexibly switch between horizontal spraying and downward tilting spraying: when spraying horizontally, the cleaning fluid loosens the impurities attached to the outer wall of the milling cutter with lateral impact force; when spraying downward tilting, the liquid flow forms a downward flushing force along the surface of the cutter, which directionally washes away the loosened impurities. The swing block is continuously adjustable within the range from horizontal to downward tilting, and in conjunction with the surrounding layout of the nozzle, the water washing effect is further improved. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a cleaning device for manufacturing a straight shank keyway milling cutter according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the auxiliary cylinder and the cleaning component in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component structure in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the swing block and the nozzle in this utility model.

[0024] Attached image labeling: 1. Water tank;

[0025] 2. Adjustment component; 21. Material tray; 22. Positioning seat; 23. Lifting cylinder;

[0026] 3. Moving component; 31. Moving cylinder; 32. Electric slide rail; 33. Slide table; 34. Guide rail; 35. Slider; 36. Auxiliary cylinder;

[0027] 4. Cleaning components; 41. Disc body; 42. Swing block; 43. Nozzle; 44. Pressure plate; 45. Pressure block; 46. Through hole; 47. Telescopic cylinder; 48. Auxiliary hole; 49. Hinge plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-4 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0031] Example 1: A cleaning device for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutters includes a water tank 1 and an adjustment component 2 disposed inside the water tank 1. The water tank 1 is used to store cleaning fluid for washing the milling cutter, and the adjustment component 2 is used to support the milling cutter and adjust its height so that the milling cutter can be immersed in the cleaning fluid for washing.

[0032] See Figure 1 The specific structure of adjustment component 2 is as follows:

[0033] The adjusting component 2 includes a material tray 21 disposed inside the water tank 1 and positioning seats 22 equidistantly arranged on the top of the material tray 21. A grid is slidably connected inside the water tank 1, and the material tray 21 is disposed on the top of the grid. A lifting cylinder 23 is vertically installed on the inner side wall of the water tank 1. The piston rod end of the lifting cylinder 23 is connected to the top of the grid. The grid is used to divide the inner cavity of the water tank 1. That is, the adjusting component 2 is above the grid. When cleaning liquid is injected into the water tank 1, the cleaning liquid flows downward through the grid and accumulates at the bottom of the water tank 1.

[0034] When washing the milling cutter, the staff first inserts the milling cutter into the positioning seat 22, and then uses the lifting cylinder 23 to drive the grille and the adjusting component 2 to descend as a whole, so that the milling cutter is immersed in the cleaning solution for washing.

[0035] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 A movable component 3 is installed on the top of the water tank 1, and a cleaning component 4 is installed at the output end of the movable component 3. The movable component 3 is used to drive the cleaning component 4 to move, and the cleaning component 4 is used to clean the milling cutter on the positioning seat 22. The specific structure of the movable component 3 is as follows:

[0036] The moving component 3 includes a moving cylinder 31 installed on the top of the water tank 1. The piston rod end of the moving cylinder 31 is connected to an electric slide rail 32. The moving cylinder 31 is used to drive the electric slide rail 32 to slide on the top of the water tank 1, thereby adjusting the position of the electric slide rail 32. Two guide rails 34 are symmetrically installed on the top of the water tank 1. A slider 35 is slidably connected to the top of each guide rail 34. The top of the slider 35 is connected to the bottom of the electric slide rail 32. The moving cylinder 31 is located between the two guide rails 34. During the movement of the electric slide rail 32, the slider 35 drives the slider 35 to slide on the guide rail 34. The slider 35 and the guide rail 34 cooperate to guide the electric slide rail 32.

[0037] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The extension direction of the electric slide rail 32 is staggered with the output direction of the moving cylinder 31. A slide table 33 is slidably connected to the top of the electric slide rail 32. The electric slide rail 32 can be a stepper motor linear slide rail slide block module, which is not specifically limited here. The slide table 33 is connected to the slide block on the electric slide rail 32. The electric slide rail 32 is used to drive the slide table 33 to move. An auxiliary cylinder 36 is installed vertically downward on one side of the slide table 33. The auxiliary cylinder 36 is located above the material tray 21. When the slide table 33 moves, it drives the auxiliary cylinder 36 to move. The moving direction of the auxiliary cylinder 36 is staggered with the driving direction of the moving cylinder 31. The auxiliary cylinder 36 is used to drive the entire cleaning component 4 to move up and down.

[0038] Specifically, when the milling cutter is washed, it first descends through the grid, thereby immersing the milling cutter in the cleaning solution for washing. After soaking, the milling cutter is moved up and lifted out of the cleaning solution. Then, the position and height of the cleaning component 4 are adjusted by the moving component 3, so that the cleaning component 4 cleans the multiple milling cutters on the tray 21 one by one.

[0039] See Figures 2-4 The specific structure of cleaning component 4 is as follows:

[0040] The cleaning assembly 4 includes a disc body 41 installed at the output end of the moving assembly 3 and swing blocks 42 equidistantly hinged to the bottom of the disc body 41. A nozzle 43 is installed at the bottom of the swing blocks 42. Multiple through holes 46 are equidistantly arranged around the top of the disc body 41. The multiple through holes 46 are corresponding to the multiple swing blocks 42. A pressure block 45 is inserted into the interior of each through hole 46. A hinge plate 49 is hinged to the bottom of the pressure block 45. One end of the hinge plate 49 is hinged to the top of the swing block 42. Auxiliary holes 48 are opened on the top of both the disc body 41 and the pressure plate 44. The auxiliary holes 48 on the top of the disc body 41 are located between the multiple pressure blocks 45.

[0041] When cleaning component 4 cleans one of the milling cutters, it first moves to directly above the milling cutter. Then, the auxiliary cylinder 36 drives the entire cleaning component 4 to move downward, causing the milling cutter to pass through the auxiliary hole 48 at the top of the disc 41 and the pressure plate 44. The milling cutter is positioned between multiple nozzles 43, which are connected to an external liquid supply device. The liquid supply device can be a water pump, which is not specifically limited here. The liquid supply device supplies cleaning fluid into the multiple nozzles 43, which work together to spray the cleaning fluid onto the outer wall of the milling cutter. This washes away the fine powder, oil, and other impurities adhering to the outer wall of the milling cutter. Furthermore, the nozzles 43 move up and down to perform a comprehensive water washing treatment on the outer wall of the milling cutter.

[0042] After the end mill is washed, the moving component 3 adjusts the position of the cleaning component 4 and moves the cleaning component 4 to the position of other end mills for washing. Multiple end mills are washed one by one to avoid the dead corners that occur when washing the whole cutter in the existing method.

[0043] See Figures 2-4 Multiple pressure blocks 45 are connected to pressure plates 44 at their tops. A telescopic cylinder 47 is installed on the top of the disc body 41. The piston rod end of the telescopic cylinder 47 is connected to the bottom of the pressure plate 44. During the rinsing of the outer wall of the milling cutter, the nozzle 43 uses the telescopic cylinder 47 to push the pressure plate 44 to move, causing the pressure plate 44 to squeeze or pull the pressure block 45 upward. When the pressure block 45 moves, it pushes the hinge plate 49 to swing. The hinge plate 49 applies the pushing force to the swing block 42. The swing block 42 causes the nozzle 43 to change angle, thereby adjusting the angle at which the nozzle 43 sprays the cleaning liquid. When the nozzle 43 sprays the cleaning liquid downward at an angle, it can wash the impurities downward. When the nozzle 43 sprays the cleaning liquid horizontally, the impurities attached to the outer wall of the milling cutter are loosened by the impact, making it easier for the impurities to be washed off. The swing range of the swing block 42 is between the horizontal state and the downward tilting state. This operation further improves the water washing effect.

[0044] Obviously, the embodiments described above 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 skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for manufacturing straight shank keyway end mills, characterized in that: It includes a water tank (1), an adjustment component (2) disposed inside the water tank (1), and a moving component (3) installed on the top of the water tank (1), wherein a cleaning component (4) is installed at the output end of the moving component (3). The adjustment component (2) includes a feed tray (21) disposed inside the water tank (1) and positioning seats (22) arranged at equal intervals on the top of the feed tray (21). The cleaning assembly (4) includes a disc (41) mounted on the output end of the moving assembly (3) and a swing block (42) equidistantly hinged around the bottom of the disc (41), with a nozzle (43) mounted on the bottom of the swing block (42).

2. The cleaning equipment for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (1) is slidably connected to a grid inside, the material tray (21) is set on the top of the grid, and a lifting cylinder (23) is installed vertically downward on the inner side wall of the water tank (1). The piston rod end of the lifting cylinder (23) is connected to the top of the grid.

3. The cleaning equipment for manufacturing straight shank keyway end mills according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving component (3) includes a moving cylinder (31) installed on the top of the water tank (1). The piston rod end of the moving cylinder (31) is connected to an electric slide rail (32). The extension direction of the electric slide rail (32) is staggered with the output direction of the moving cylinder (31). A slide table (33) is slidably connected to the top of the electric slide rail (32). An auxiliary cylinder (36) is vertically installed on one side of the slide table (33). The auxiliary cylinder (36) is located above the material tray (21).

4. The cleaning equipment for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutters according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two guide rails (34) are symmetrically installed on the top of the water tank (1). A slider (35) is slidably connected to the top of each of the two guide rails (34). The top of the slider (35) is connected to the bottom of the electric slide rail (32). The moving cylinder (31) is located between the two guide rails (34).

5. A cleaning device for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the disc (41) is provided with a plurality of through holes (46) at equal intervals. The plurality of through holes (46) are provided with a plurality of swing blocks (42) corresponding to each other. A pressure block (45) is inserted into the interior of each through hole (46). A hinge plate (49) is hinged to the bottom of the pressure block (45). One end of the hinge plate (49) is hinged to the top of the swing block (42).

6. A cleaning device for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutters according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pressure plate (44) is connected to the top of the plurality of pressure blocks (45), and a telescopic cylinder (47) is installed on the top of the disc body (41). The piston rod end of the telescopic cylinder (47) is connected to the bottom of the pressure plate (44).

7. A cleaning device for manufacturing straight shank keyway milling cutters according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of both the disc body (41) and the pressure plate (44) are provided with auxiliary holes (48), and the auxiliary holes (48) on the top of the disc body (41) are located between multiple pressure blocks (45).