Double-station tooling for horizontal machining center

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of double-station tooling technical field for horizontal machining center, the utility model provides a kind of double-station tooling for horizontal machining center, including base platform;Upper bearing platform and / or lower bearing platform lifting is set on base platform, lower bearing platform is arranged with interval with upper bearing platform;Upper turntable rotation is set on upper bearing platform, lower turntable rotation is set on lower bearing platform;Upper clamp block is set on upper turntable, lower clamp block is set on lower turntable, and upper clamp block and lower clamp block are used for common clamping mould. By controlling the rotation angle of upper turntable and lower turntable, the angle of upper clamp block and lower clamp block and the clamped mould can be adjusted, which provides more cutting angles for processing complex-shaped moulds, helps to avoid interference between processing tool and mould partial area, and in traditional technology, tooling is usually single station, only one glass mould can be processed at a time, changing into double-station tooling can improve the machining precision and concentricity of mould, and also can improve processing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this utility model relate to the technical field of dual-station tooling for horizontal machining centers, specifically, to a dual-station tooling for horizontal machining centers. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of glass mold processing, glass molds, as key tooling for forming glass products, directly affect the quality of the final product due to their surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and structural complexity. Therefore, during processing, tooling is needed to firmly clamp the mold to ensure stability and positioning accuracy. Especially for mass production glass mold processing scenarios, dual-station tooling has become the mainstream choice because it enables parallel operation of loading / unloading and processing, significantly improving production efficiency.

[0003] Traditional dual-station clamping fixtures for horizontal machining centers primarily employ a symmetrically arranged double-jaw block structure. Their core function is to clamp and release the glass mold through the lifting and moving of the jaw blocks. These fixtures typically use a hydraulic or pneumatic drive system to control the vertical movement of the jaw blocks, utilizing the friction between the jaw blocks and the mold contact surface, as well as mechanical limiting action, to fix the glass mold in a preset position on the machining platform. During machining, the main structure of the fixture is rigidly connected to the machining center's worktable, and the clamped mold remains in a fixed position. Cutting operations are completed solely through the multi-axis linkage of the machining center's spindle.

[0004] However, the structural limitations of traditional tooling result in significant shortcomings in practical applications. Since the two clamping blocks can only move in the lifting direction, the degrees of freedom during machining are limited. For complex glass molds, such as those with deep cavities, oblique holes, or irregular curved surfaces, the fixed clamping position can cause interference between the machining tool and certain areas of the mold, or prevent the achievement of the optimal cutting angle. To address this issue, some production scenarios necessitate the additional configuration of high-degree-of-freedom robotic arms to assist in adjusting the mold's posture. This not only significantly increases equipment procurement costs but also raises system complexity due to the need for coordinated control between the robotic arm and the machining center. Furthermore, it increases potential points of equipment failure, complicates subsequent maintenance, and impacts production continuity and economic efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, this utility model provides a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center, which solves the technical problems of existing technology where the two clamps can only move in the lifting direction, resulting in low degree of freedom in the machining process, and the high procurement cost and difficult maintenance of high-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, which affect the continuity and economy of production.

[0006] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of the present invention provides a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center, comprising:

[0007] For example, in at least one embodiment of the present invention, a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center further includes: a base; A clamping assembly for clamping a mold, the clamping assembly comprising: An upper support platform and a lower support platform, wherein the upper support platform and / or the lower support platform are raised and lowered on the base platform, and the lower support platform and the upper support platform are arranged at intervals; An upper turntable and a lower turntable, wherein the upper turntable is rotatably mounted on the upper support platform and the lower turntable is rotatably mounted on the lower support platform; An upper clamping block and a lower clamping block are provided. The upper clamping block is disposed on the upper turntable, and the lower clamping block is disposed on the lower turntable. The upper clamping block and the lower clamping block are used to clamp the mold together.

[0008] For example, in a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, the rotation axes of the upper rotary table and the lower rotary table are both perpendicular to the horizontal plane, so that the upper rotary table and the lower rotary table can rotate in the horizontal plane.

[0009] For example, in a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, there is a gap between the upper rotary table and the base, and between the lower rotary table and the base, and the gap can provide rotation space for the upper rotary table and the lower rotary table.

[0010] For example, in a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, the upper support platform is jacked up and down on the base platform, the lower support platform is jacked up and down on the base platform, and the upper support platform can be jacked up and down to move closer to or away from the lower support platform.

[0011] For example, in a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, the upper clamping block is movably disposed on the upper turntable in a horizontal direction; The lower clamp block is horizontally movable on the lower turntable, and the upper clamp block and the lower clamp block can move synchronously to drive the mold to move horizontally.

[0012] For example, in a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center provided in at least one embodiment of this utility model, the upper rotary table has a slide groove, the upper clamp block has a slider that slides in cooperation with the slide groove, and further includes: A lead screw, which is rotatably disposed within the groove and threadedly connected to the slider; An electric motor is mounted on the upper turntable and is used to drive the lead screw to rotate.

[0013] For example, in a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center provided in at least one embodiment of this utility model, the lower rotary table has a slide groove, the lower clamp block has a slider that slides in cooperation with the slide groove, and further includes: A lead screw, which is rotatably disposed within the groove and threadedly connected to the slider; The second motor, which is mounted on the lower turntable, is used to drive the lead screw to rotate.

[0014] For example, in a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, a linear drive is further included. The linear drive is disposed on the base and is used to drive the upper support platform to rise and fall. The drive end of the linear drive is located on the side of the motor near the base.

[0015] For example, in a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end face of the upper clamping block and the upper end face of the lower clamping block are both provided with friction surfaces.

[0016] For example, in a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly has two sets, and the two sets of clamping assemblies are respectively disposed on both sides of the base.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows: In this invention, the rotation of the upper and lower turntables on the upper and lower support platforms is powered by a rotary drive device (such as a motor or rotary cylinder). By controlling the rotation angles of the upper and lower turntables, the angles of the upper and lower clamping blocks and the clamped mold can be adjusted, providing more cutting angle options for machining molds with complex shapes and helping to avoid interference between the machining tool and parts of the mold. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without any creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure in the embodiment where the upper and lower turntables rotate at a certain angle and the upper and lower clamps move horizontally a certain distance; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper turntable of this utility model (the lower turntable has the same structure). Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper clamping block of this utility model (the lower clamping block has the same structure).

[0020] In the diagram: 100, base; 200, clamping assembly; 201, upper support platform; 202, lower support platform; 203, upper turntable; 204, lower turntable; 205, upper clamping block; 206, lower clamping block; 207, slide groove; 208, slider; 300, drive assembly; 301, lead screw; 302, drive motor; 400, linear drive component; 500, friction surface. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit its scope.

[0022] To keep the drawings concise, only the parts relevant to the utility model are shown schematically in each drawing; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "a" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0023] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0026] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model illustrates a dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center. This tooling is mainly used to clamp glass mold blanks and process the blanks using a machine tool. In this solution, the dual-station tooling for the horizontal machining center includes a base 100, which is the basic support structure of the entire tooling and provides an installation platform for the clamping assembly 200.

[0028] The clamping assembly 200 is used to clamp a glass mold. This assembly includes an upper support platform 201 and a lower support platform 202, an upper turntable 203 and a lower turntable 204, an upper clamping block 205 and a lower clamping block 206. The upper support platform 201 and the upper turntable 203, and the lower support platform 202 and the lower turntable 204, respectively form two sets of connecting structures. The upper turntable 203 can rotate on the upper support platform 201, and the lower turntable 204 can rotate on the lower support platform 202. The rotation of the turntables provides rotational freedom for the clamping blocks and the clamped mold.

[0029] The upper turntable 203 is connected to the upper clamping block 205, and the lower turntable 204 is connected to the lower clamping block 206. The upper clamping block 205 is mounted on the upper turntable 203, and the lower clamping block 206 is mounted on the lower turntable 204. The rotation of the turntables causes the clamping blocks and the mold to rotate together, and the clamping blocks are directly used to clamp and fix the mold. The upper clamping block 205 and the lower clamping block 206 work together to complete the clamping and releasing actions of the mold.

[0030] The lifting and lowering of the upper support platform 201 and the lower support platform 202 on the base 100 can be achieved by a linear drive component 400 (such as a hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric actuator, etc., which is not limited here). In some examples, either the upper support platform 201 or the lower support platform 202 can be lifted or lowered to achieve the clamping of the glass mold. In this solution, only the upper support platform 201 is lifted, while the lower support platform 202 is fixed. The reason is that the lower support platform 202 needs to bear the weight of the glass mold and other forces, and it is necessary to maintain the overall structural strength and stability.

[0031] Specifically, the mold is first placed on the lower clamp block 206, and the upper support platform 201 is lowered, causing the upper clamp block 205 to approach and abut against the upper end of the mold until the upper clamp block 205 and the lower clamp block 206 together clamp the mold. Reversing the operation is performed to release the mold. This lifting action can accommodate molds of different heights, increasing the tooling's adaptability to mold height.

[0032] The rotation of the upper rotary table 203 and the lower rotary table 204 on the upper support platform 201 and the lower support platform 202, respectively, is powered by the drive motor 302. By controlling the rotation angle of the upper rotary table 203 and the lower rotary table 204, the angles of the upper clamping block 205 and the lower clamping block 206, as well as the clamped mold, can be adjusted, providing more cutting angle options for machining molds with complex shapes and helping to avoid interference between the machining tool and parts of the mold.

[0033] In some examples, the upper turntable 203 and the lower turntable 204 are spaced apart from the base 100, providing necessary space for their rotation. The base 100, as the fundamental support structure of the entire fixture, does not directly participate in the rotation of the upper and lower turntables 203 and 204, but it ensures their installation and stable rotation. The axes of rotation of the upper and lower turntables 203 and 204 are perpendicular to the horizontal plane, ensuring that they can rotate around their axes in the horizontal plane. Furthermore, the spaced design with the base 100 prevents interference between the upper and lower turntables 203 and 204 and the base 100 during rotation.

[0034] In practical work, when the mold's posture needs to be adjusted, the upper support platform 201 can first be raised and lowered according to the mold's height to adjust the mold to a suitable height position. Subsequently, the upper turntable 203 and the lower turntable 204 rotate in the horizontal plane driven by the drive motor 302, driving the upper clamp block 205, the lower clamp block 206, and the mold to rotate to the required angle. This allows the tooling to flexibly adjust the mold's posture to adapt to the processing requirements of glass molds of different shapes, avoid interference between the processing tool and the mold, and improve processing accuracy and efficiency.

[0035] In some examples, the upper turntable 203 provides a horizontal moving platform for the upper clamp block 205. The upper turntable 203 is provided with a slide groove 207, and the upper clamp block 205 slides along the slide groove 207 via a slider 208, achieving horizontal movement. A lead screw 301 is rotatably disposed within the slide groove 207 and threadedly connected to the slider 208. A motor is mounted on the upper turntable 203, driving the lead screw 301 to rotate, thus moving the slider 208 and the upper clamp block 205 horizontally along the slide groove 207. Similar to the relationship between the upper turntable 203 and the upper clamp block 205, the lower turntable 204 also has a slide groove 207, and the lower clamp block 206 slides along the slide groove 207 via the slider 208. A lead screw 301 is also rotatably disposed within the slide groove 207 of the lower turntable 204. The upper clamp block 205 and the lower clamp block 206 together clamp the mold and can move synchronously, driving the mold to move horizontally.

[0036] In some examples, the linear drive 400 is mounted on the base 100, with its drive end connected to the upper support platform 201, responsible for driving the upper support platform 201 to rise and fall. Because the drive end is located on the side of the motor closer to the base 100, and the slide 207 is located on the side wall of the base 100, the drive end's proximity to the side wall makes the driving process more stable, enhancing the stability and reliability of the upper support platform 201 during rise and fall. This structural arrangement relies heavily on the support of the base 100, which provides the mounting foundation and positioning reference for the linear drive 400 and the upper support platform 201.

[0037] Friction surfaces 500 are respectively provided on the lower end face of the upper clamping block 205 and the upper end face of the lower clamping block 206. When the upper clamping block 205 and the lower clamping block 206 approach and clamp the mold, the friction surfaces 500 on the lower end face of the upper clamping block 205 and the upper end face of the lower clamping block 206 are in close contact with the mold surface. According to the principle of friction, the greater the contact pressure, the greater the friction, thereby firmly clamping the mold and preventing the mold from sliding or displacing due to external forces such as cutting forces during processing.

[0038] In some examples, two sets of clamping assemblies 200 are respectively disposed on both sides of the base 100, which provides stable support and mounting positions for the two sets of clamping assemblies 200. The two sets of clamping assemblies 200 are relatively independent but share the basic support of the base 100. They form an integrated dual-station tooling structure through their connection with the base 100.

[0039] The two clamping components 200 are functionally independent, each capable of clamping, rotating, lifting, and horizontally moving the molds placed at its respective workstation. However, they are also within the same tooling system, enabling parallel operation of loading / unloading and processing within the overall machining flow, thus improving production efficiency.

[0040] In the mass production of glass molds, one set of clamping components 200 can be used to process the molds, while the other set can simultaneously perform loading and unloading operations. For example, when the clamping blocks in one set of clamping components 200 clamp the mold, the mold angle is adjusted by rotating the turntable, the mold height is adjusted by raising and lowering the support platform, and the mold position is finely adjusted by moving the clamping blocks horizontally, and then the machining center processes the mold. At the same time, the operator can place a new mold to be processed or remove a completed mold at the other set of clamping components 200, realizing parallel operation of processing and loading / unloading, which greatly improves production efficiency. Supported by the base 100, the two sets of clamping components 200 independently complete the operation of the molds, together forming a highly efficient dual-station machining system.

[0041] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center, used to clamp and fix a mold to be processed, characterized in that, include: A base (100) is provided with two sets of clamping assemblies (200) for clamping the mold, the clamping assemblies (200) including: An upper support platform (201) and a lower support platform (202) are provided, wherein the upper support platform (201) and / or the lower support platform (202) are raised and lowered on the base (100), and the lower support platform (202) is arranged at intervals from the upper support platform (201); An upper turntable (203) and a lower turntable (204) are provided, wherein the upper turntable (203) is rotatably mounted on the upper support platform (201) and the lower turntable (204) is rotatably mounted on the lower support platform (202); The upper clamping block (205) and the lower clamping block (206) are provided on the upper turntable (203) and the lower clamping block (206) are provided on the lower turntable (204). The upper clamping block (205) and the lower clamping block (206) are used to clamp the mold together.

2. The dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation axes of the upper turntable (203) and the lower turntable (204) are both perpendicular to the horizontal plane, so that the upper turntable (203) and the lower turntable (204) can rotate in the horizontal plane.

3. The dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are gaps between the upper turntable (203) and the base (100), and between the lower turntable (204) and the base (100), to provide rotation space for the upper turntable (203) and the lower turntable (204).

4. A dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The upper support platform (201) is raised and lowered on the base platform (100), and the lower support platform (202) is set on the base platform (100). The upper support platform (201) can be raised and lowered to approach or move away from the lower support platform (202).

5. A dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper clamp block (205) is movably mounted on the upper turntable (203) in the horizontal direction; The lower clamp block (206) is movably mounted on the lower turntable (204) in the horizontal direction, and the upper clamp block (205) and the lower clamp block (206) can move synchronously to drive the mold to move in the horizontal direction.

6. A dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper turntable (203) has a slide groove (207), the upper clamp block (205) has a slider (208) that slides in cooperation with the slide groove (207), and also includes a drive assembly (300), the drive assembly (300) comprising: A lead screw (301) is rotatably disposed in the groove (207) of the upper turntable (203) and threadedly connected to the slider (208) of the upper clamp block (205); A drive motor (302) is mounted on the upper turntable (203) and is used to drive the lead screw (301) to rotate.

7. A dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower turntable (204) also has a groove (207), and the lower clamp (206) also has a slider (208) that slides in cooperation with the groove (207) of the lower turntable (204), and the lower clamp (206) is also driven by a set of drive components (300).

8. A dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: A linear drive (400) is disposed on the base (100) and is used to drive the upper support platform (201) to rise and fall. The drive end of the linear drive (400) is located on the side of the drive motor (302) close to the base (100).

9. A dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end face of the upper clamping block (205) and the upper end face of the lower clamping block (206) are both provided with friction surfaces (500).

10. A dual-station tooling for a horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (200) has two sets, and the two sets of clamping assemblies (200) are respectively disposed on both sides of the base (100).

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