Horizontal machining center tool magazine door structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a horizontal machining center tool magazine door structure belongs to numerical control machine tool field. The structure includes cylinder, linear guide rail, floating joint, tool magazine door, proximity switch, throttle valve, tool magazine base and guide plate. Among them, the cylinder is installed in tool magazine door both sides, and the linear guide rail is installed on the tool magazine base, and the floating joint connects cylinder piston rod and tool magazine door, and the proximity switch is installed above the cylinder, and the throttle valve is used for adjusting the fast moving speed of cylinder, and the guide plate is installed on the tool magazine base and plays the role of guiding and supporting, the utility model discloses drive in conjunction with throttle valve speed regulation through the cylinder, and the in -place state is detected to proximity switch and is limited with the cooperation of the baulk, and with the linear guide rail and the guide plate, the linear movement of tool magazine door is ensured, can synchronous control double -door switch and feedback signal to machine tool system, effectively solved the problem of long time of horizontal machining center tool changing, improved the processing rhythm and production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machine tool accessories technology, specifically to a tool magazine door structure for a horizontal machining center. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of machining small batches of parts on a horizontal machining center, excessively long tool change times will significantly impact the overall machining cycle time and production efficiency. This is because the tool change time directly affects equipment utilization and the smoothness of the production process. During tool change, the opening and closing time of the tool magazine door is a critical factor, directly affecting the total tool change time. If the tool magazine door opens and closes slowly, more time will be spent on each tool change, leading to a decrease in the efficiency of the entire machining process. Therefore, reducing the opening and closing time of the tool magazine door and improving tool change efficiency are important measures to improve production efficiency and machining cycle time when designing and optimizing horizontal machining centers.

[0003] Therefore, it is of great significance to provide a tool magazine door structure for horizontal machining centers that can solve the problems existing in the current technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a tool magazine door structure for a horizontal machining center, to address the fact that the opening and closing time of the tool magazine door is a critical factor during tool changing, directly affecting the total tool changing time. If the opening and closing speed of the tool magazine door is slow, more time will be consumed each time a tool is changed, thus reducing the efficiency of the entire machining process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A tool magazine door structure for a horizontal machining center includes a cylinder, a linear guide rail, a floating joint, a tool magazine door, a proximity switch, a throttle valve, a tool magazine base, and a guide plate. The cylinder is installed on both sides of the tool magazine door, the linear guide rail is installed on the tool magazine base, the floating joint connects the cylinder piston rod and the tool magazine door, the proximity switch is installed above the cylinder, the throttle valve is connected to the cylinder and is used to adjust the rapid traverse speed of the cylinder, and the guide plate is installed on the tool magazine base and is used to guide and support the tool magazine door.

[0007] Preferably, the output shaft of the cylinder is connected to a floating joint and drives the tool magazine door through the floating joint. The proximity switch is mounted on the bracket and is used to detect the open or closed state of the tool magazine door.

[0008] Preferably, the stop is installed on the tool magazine base and acts as a buffer at the beginning of the cylinder stroke.

[0009] Preferably, the door lock is installed on the right side of the tool magazine door unit, making it convenient for the operator to observe the window and perform maintenance.

[0010] Preferably, the hinge is installed on the left side of the tool magazine door unit, which facilitates the inspection and replacement of damaged parts and the cleaning of aluminum shavings.

[0011] Preferably, the throttle valve is installed at the cylinder inlet and is used to adjust the cylinder movement speed.

[0012] Preferably, the guide plate includes guide plate one, guide plate two and guide plate three, all of which are installed on the base of the tool magazine door and play a guiding and supporting role in the movement of the tool magazine door.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This utility model uses a cylinder to open or close the tool magazine door and uses a throttle valve to adjust the movement speed of the cylinder; a proximity switch is used to detect the position of the tool magazine door, and a stop block is set as a mechanical limit device at the end of the stroke; to ensure smooth movement of the tool magazine door, linear guide rails and guide plates are used to ensure linear movement.

[0015] 2. This utility model uses a cylinder to synchronously control the opening or closing of two tool magazine doors, and uses a proximity switch to realize the positioning of the tool magazine doors and feed back to the machine tool system to prepare for the next spindle tool change.

[0016] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the preferred embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] The above and other objects, advantages and features of this application will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. In all drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Cylinder; 2. Linear guide rail; 3. Floating joint; 4. Tool magazine door; 5. Proximity switch; 6. Stop block; 7. Door lock; 8. Hinge; 9. Throttle valve; 10. Bracket; 30. Guide plate one; 31. Guide plate two; 32. Guide plate three. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. In the following description, specific details such as specific configurations and components are provided merely to help fully understand the embodiments of this application. Therefore, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. In addition, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of known functions and structures are omitted in the embodiments.

[0023] Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples within this application. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0024] In this article, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, B exists alone, and A and B exist simultaneously. The term " / and" in this article describes another type of relationship between related objects, indicating that two relationships can exist. For example, A / and B can mean: A exists alone, and A and B exist alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the related objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship.

[0025] It should also be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-2This utility model provides a technical solution for a tool magazine door structure of a horizontal machining center: the tool magazine base 11 serves as the mounting foundation for the entire tool magazine door structure and is fixedly installed at the corresponding position of the horizontal machining center. Linear guide rails 2 are precisely installed on the tool magazine base 11 to ensure their straightness meets requirements. Cylinders 1 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the tool magazine door 4 and are fixedly connected to the tool magazine door 4 and the tool magazine base 11 by bolts or other fasteners.

[0027] The output shaft of cylinder 1 is connected to the tool magazine door 4 via a floating joint 3. The floating joint 3 can compensate for minor deviations when the cylinder output shaft is connected to the tool magazine door, ensuring smooth power transmission. When cylinder 1 is working, the extension and retraction of the piston rod drives the tool magazine door 4 to reciprocate linearly on the linear guide rail 2 via the floating joint 3, thereby opening and closing the tool magazine door.

[0028] The proximity switch 5 is mounted on the bracket 10, which is fixed at a suitable position above the cylinder 1. When the tool magazine door 4 moves to the open or closed position, the proximity switch 5 can detect the positioning signal of the tool magazine door 4 and transmit the signal to the machine tool control system, so that the machine tool system can understand the status of the tool magazine door in a timely manner and prepare for subsequent tool changing operations.

[0029] Throttle valve 9 is installed at the air inlet of cylinder 1. By adjusting the opening of throttle valve 9, the air intake of cylinder 1 can be controlled, thereby adjusting the moving speed of cylinder 1. According to different machining processes and tool changing requirements, throttle valve 9 can be flexibly adjusted to allow the tool magazine door 4 to open and close at an appropriate speed, ensuring tool changing efficiency while avoiding impact caused by excessive speed.

[0030] The stop block 6 is installed on the tool magazine base, located at the beginning of the stroke of cylinder 1. When cylinder 1 drives the tool magazine door 4 to the beginning of the stroke, the stop block 6 can buffer cylinder 1, reduce the impact between cylinder 1 and tool magazine door 4, and protect the various components of the equipment.

[0031] Door lock 7 is installed on the right side of tool magazine door 4 unit, allowing the operator to lock or open tool magazine door 4. The location of door lock 7 also facilitates the operator's observation of the tool magazine's interior and allows for convenient operation during maintenance.

[0032] Hinge 8 is installed on the left side of the tool magazine door 4 unit, allowing the tool magazine door 4 to rotate around hinge 8. When it is necessary to repair or replace damaged parts or clean aluminum shavings inside the tool magazine, simply open the door lock 7 and open the tool magazine door 4 to a certain angle via hinge 8 to perform the corresponding operations, greatly improving the maintainability of the equipment.

[0033] Guide plates 30, 31, and 32 are all mounted on the base of the tool magazine door 4, guiding and supporting the movement of the tool magazine door 4 from different directions. These guide plates cooperate with the linear guide rail 2 to ensure that the tool magazine door 4 maintains linear movement during movement, avoiding deviation or swaying, and improving the stability and reliability of the tool magazine door's movement.

[0034] In practical use, when the machine tool system issues a tool change command, cylinder 1 starts working under the action of the air source, and the piston rod extends or retracts, driving the tool magazine door 4 to move rapidly along the linear guide rail 2 through the floating joint 3. During the movement, the throttle valve 9 adjusts the moving speed of cylinder 1, so that the tool magazine door 4 reaches the open position at a suitable speed. At this time, the proximity switch 5 detects the tool magazine door 4's position signal and feeds it back to the machine tool system, which then controls the spindle to perform the tool change operation. After the tool change is completed, cylinder 1 reverses its movement, driving the tool magazine door 4 to close. The proximity switch 5 detects the closing signal again and feeds it back to the machine tool system, completing the entire tool change process.

[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, this utility model can have various modifications and variations. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, integrations, and parameter alterations made to these embodiments within the spirit and principles of this utility model, through conventional substitutions or methods that achieve the same function without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model, fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tool magazine door structure for a horizontal machining center, characterized in that, The system includes a cylinder (1), a linear guide rail (2), a floating joint (3), a tool magazine door (4), a proximity switch (5), a throttle valve (9), a tool magazine base (11), and a guide plate. The cylinder (1) is installed on both sides of the tool magazine door (4), the linear guide rail (2) is installed on the tool magazine base (11), the floating joint (3) connects the piston rod of the cylinder (1) and the tool magazine door (4), the proximity switch (5) is installed above the cylinder (1), the throttle valve (9) is connected to the cylinder (1) and is used to adjust the rapid traverse speed of the cylinder (1), and the guide plate is installed on the tool magazine base (11) and is used to guide and support the tool magazine door (4).

2. The tool magazine door structure of the horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output shaft of the cylinder (1) is connected to the floating joint (3) and drives the tool magazine door (4) through the floating joint (3). The proximity switch (5) is mounted on the bracket (10) and is used to detect the open or closed state of the tool magazine door (4).

3. The tool magazine door structure of the horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stop block (6) is installed on the tool magazine base and acts as a buffer at the beginning of the stroke of the cylinder (1).

4. The tool magazine door structure of the horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door lock (7) is installed on the right side of the tool magazine door (4) unit, which makes it convenient for the operator to observe the window and perform maintenance.

5. The tool magazine door structure of the horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge (8) is installed on the left side of the tool magazine door (4) unit, which facilitates the inspection and replacement of damaged parts and the cleaning of aluminum shavings.

6. The tool magazine door structure of the horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The throttle valve (9) is installed at the air inlet of the cylinder (1) and is used to adjust the moving speed of the cylinder (1).

7. The tool magazine door structure of the horizontal machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide plate includes guide plate one (30), guide plate two (31) and guide plate three (32), all of which are installed on the base of the tool magazine door (4) and play a guiding and supporting role in the movement of the tool magazine door (4).

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