Pneumatic quick-change multi-station mechanism with trip

CN224927447UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03WUHAN LIANSU PRECISION MOLD
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Application Number
CN202522153548.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-11
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-11

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Technical Problem

Traditional dual-station manual exchange worktables cannot quickly change material trays, limiting the needs of large-scale or high-efficiency production.

Method used

It adopts a pneumatic release type multi-worktable quick interchange mechanism, which locks or releases the material tray through the telescopic component, and uses the cylinder to control the extension and retraction of the card block for automatic locking or releasing. Combined with the L-shaped card plate and the conical guide structure, it achieves precise positioning and correction.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid interchange of multiple workbenches, improves production efficiency and machine uptime, reduces labor costs, enhances system stability, and has modular scalability to adapt to diverse production needs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of pneumatic tripping type multiple workbench quick exchange mechanism, belong to machine tool workbench locking technical field, including the base of slidingly being set on machine tool, material tray is fixed with on base by locking structure, locking structure includes the several groups of clamping plates being set in material tray bottom, each group of clamping plate is two and symmetrically arranged, base upper surface is equipped with telescopic component, telescopic component includes several groups of clamping blocks, each group of clamping block has two between two clamping plates, telescopic component works can make two clamping blocks relatively move or move in opposite directions, two clamping blocks move in opposite directions can respectively resist to two clamping plates to make the position of material tray is fixed;The utility model can indirectly realize locking or canceling position fixing to material tray by telescopic component, so as to facilitate the material tray is taken down and quickly replaced new material tray, and then increase the processing efficiency of material or equipment maintenance efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of machine tool worktable locking equipment, specifically to a pneumatic release type multi-worktable quick interchange mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) single-machine small-batch parts processing, a dual-station manual worktable exchange method is traditionally used to improve production efficiency. This technology, through the configuration of two movable bases, each with a fixed worktable, allows the operator to pre-clamp the parts to be processed on the other worktable while the machine tool is processing. This layout effectively utilizes machine tool downtime, increasing machine uptime and operator efficiency.

[0003] In actual operation, the worktable is moved manually by means of linear bearings as the track, while the feeding uses needle roller bearings, which makes the movement process smoother and the manual operation easier.

[0004] However, in the design of traditional dual-station manual exchange worktables, an inverted locking device must be installed to fix the worktable in place due to the need for the internal locking mechanism of the in-machine part fixture set. This design prevents the worktable from being quickly and directly removed from the base, limiting the number of parts that can be pre-clamped and thus failing to meet the needs of large-scale or high-efficiency production. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a pneumatic release type multi-worktable quick interchange mechanism. The present invention can indirectly realize the locking or unlocking of the material tray through the telescopic component, thereby facilitating the removal of the material tray and quick replacement of the new material tray, thereby increasing the material processing efficiency or equipment maintenance efficiency.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a pneumatic release-type multi-worktable quick-change mechanism, including a base that slides on a machine tool, a material tray fixed on the base by a locking structure, the material tray being used to place materials to be processed, the locking structure including several sets of clamping plates set at the bottom of the material tray, each set of clamping plates having two plates arranged symmetrically, a telescopic component provided on the upper surface of the base, the telescopic component including several sets of clamping blocks, each set of clamping blocks having two plates located between two clamping plates, the telescopic component can cause the two clamping blocks to move relative to each other or back to back, the two clamping blocks moving back to back can respectively abut against the two clamping plates so that the position of the material tray is fixed.

[0007] The pallet has an L-shaped structure, with the corner of the pallet located at the end furthest from the material tray. The pallet blocks can be moved into the corner of the pallet. The L-shaped structure of the pallet also prevents the material tray from moving up and down after it is fixed.

[0008] The end of the pallet away from the material tray has a conical structure with an inclined surface that faces the material tray, making it easy to insert the pallet blocks into the corner of the pallet.

[0009] The end of the card block near the card plate has a conical structure with an inclined surface. This inclined surface is located on the side of the card block away from the material tray. The two inclined surfaces work together to make it easier for the card block to be inserted into the corner of the card plate.

[0010] The telescopic assembly includes a fixed block corresponding to each locking block. The fixed block has an air chamber on its side. The locking block is slidably mounted in the air chamber. Each air chamber is connected to an air supply pipe. Multiple air supply pipes are connected to a cylinder mounted on the base. Multiple locking blocks can be simultaneously controlled to extend or retract in the air chamber by the cylinder.

[0011] Each fixed block is equipped with a guide block above it, and the corresponding guide block has a guide groove at the bottom of the material tray. The guide groove can prevent the lateral position of the material tray from deviating when it is placed.

[0012] The guide block and / or guide groove have a conical structure, which can automatically correct deviations when the material tray is placed in a wrong position.

[0013] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. Enables rapid interchange of multiple workbenches, improving production efficiency: This invention enables the vertical lifting and rapid interchange of multiple worktables (material trays) by setting a retractable locking block assembly on the base and combining it with the L-shaped locking plate structure at the bottom of the material tray.

[0014] Operators can pre-load the parts to be processed onto multiple material trays and automatically lock or release them by controlling the extension and retraction of the clamps with cylinders. The time for a single table change is reduced to the second level, which significantly improves the machine uptime and material processing efficiency.

[0015] 2. Pneumatic automated control reduces labor costs: This invention employs a cylinder-driven mechanism to extend and retract the locking blocks, with multiple blocks moving synchronously under centralized control via an air supply pipe, replacing the cumbersome operation of traditional manual locking devices. The operator only needs to control the cylinder's start and stop to fix and release the worktable, achieving an automated loading and unloading process. Combined with robots or robotic arms, it can further construct unmanned processing units, reducing manual intervention and lowering labor costs.

[0016] 3. Optimized structural design to enhance system stability: L-shaped pallet and tapered guide structure: The pallet is designed in an L-shape, and the corner can accommodate the pallet block to prevent the material tray from moving up and down; both the ends of the pallet and the pallet block adopt a tapered structure and are provided with inclined surfaces to form a self-guiding function, making it easier for the pallet block to be inserted into the corner of the pallet, thus improving assembly accuracy and reliability.

[0017] Guide block and conical groove correction: The conical guide block above the fixed block cooperates with the guide groove at the bottom of the material tray to automatically correct lateral deviation when the material tray is placed, avoiding locking failure due to positional offset and further improving the stability of system operation.

[0018] 4. Highly modular and expandable, adaptable to diverse production needs: The base and material tray of this utility model adopt a standardized design, and can be flexibly adapted to the processing needs of workpieces of different sizes by adjusting the specifications of the material tray.

[0019] Meanwhile, the pneumatic control system supports independent or coordinated control of multiple card blocks, providing technical reserves for future upgrades to more complex flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), and has high industrial promotion value. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pneumatic release-type multi-worktable quick-interchange mechanism according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide block of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Machine tool; 2. Base; 3. Material tray; 4. Pallet; 5. Clamping block; 6. Fixing block; 7. Air supply pipe; 8. Cylinder; 9. Guide block; 10. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-2 The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] This embodiment provides a pneumatic release-type multi-table quick-interchange mechanism, such as... Figure 1As shown: A base 2 is slidably mounted on the machine tool 1. A material tray 3 is fixed to the base 2 via a locking structure. The material tray 3 is used to place workpieces. The locking structure includes two sets of clamping plates 4 located at the bottom of the material tray 3. Each set of clamping plates 4 has two plates, and the two sets of clamping plates 4 are arranged in a rectangular structure at the bottom of the material tray 3, i.e., the four clamping plates 4 are located at the four corners of the bottom of the material tray 3. Each set of clamping plates 4 is symmetrically arranged. Corresponding to the two sets of clamping plates 4, a telescopic component is also provided on the upper surface of the base 2. The telescopic component is connected to two sets of clamping blocks 5, each set of clamping blocks 5 has two blocks, and each set of clamping blocks 5 is located between the corresponding set of clamping plates 4. Furthermore, the telescopic component allows each set of locking blocks 5 to move relative to each other or in opposite directions. When the telescopic component drives the two sets of locking blocks 5 to move in opposite directions synchronously, the locking blocks 5 can abut against the side wall of the clamping plate 4, thereby indirectly fixing the material tray 3. The base 2 can then slide the material tray 3 on the machine tool 1, thus enabling normal processing of workpieces. When the telescopic component controls the two sets of locking blocks 5 to move relative to each other synchronously, the fixing effect of the locking blocks 5 on the material tray 3 can be canceled, making it easier to replace or disassemble the material tray 3, thereby increasing maintenance efficiency.

[0024] Preferably, each card plate 4 is an L-shaped structure with a corner end located at the end of the card plate 4 away from the material tray 3. The corner portions on each group of card plates 4 are arranged opposite to each other, so that the card blocks 5 can move into the corner portion on the card plate 4 when they move in opposite directions. The card blocks 5 can then be located between the card plate 4 and the bottom plate of the material tray 3. Thus, after each group of card blocks 5 moves in opposite directions, not only can the material tray 3 be fixed, but the vertical vibration of the material tray 3 can also be further prevented.

[0025] Specifically, the end of the pallet 4 away from the material tray 3 is a conical structure with an inclined surface facing the material tray 3. When the pallet 5 moves toward the inner corner of the pallet 4, if the position of the material tray 3 is slightly deviated, the pallet 5 can contact the inclined surface on the pallet 5. This not only corrects the deviation of the material tray 3 but also makes it easy for the pallet 5 to be quickly inserted into the corner of the pallet 4.

[0026] Correspondingly, the end of the card block 5 near the card plate 4 is a conical structure. This conical structure forms an inclined surface, which is located on the side of the card block 5 away from the material tray 3. As the card block 5 moves toward the corner of the card plate 4, the two inclined surfaces on the card block 5 and the card plate 4 can abut against each other, making the movement of the card block 5 into the corner of the card plate 4 smoother.

[0027] Furthermore, the telescopic component includes a fixing block 6 corresponding to each locking block 5. The fixing block 6 has an air chamber on its side, and the locking block 5 is slidably mounted in the air chamber. Each air chamber is connected to an air supply pipe 7. Multiple air supply pipes 7 are connected to a cylinder 8 mounted on the base 2. When the cylinder 8 works, it supplies gas to the air chamber through the air supply pipe 7. The air pressure will push the locking block 5 to slide out of the air chamber, thereby indirectly creating a fixing effect on the material tray 3. When the cylinder 8 controls the air supply pipe 7 to draw in air, a negative pressure environment can be formed in the air chamber, thereby allowing the locking block 5 to retract into the air chamber, thus canceling the fixing effect on the material tray 3.

[0028] It is worth mentioning that each fixed block 6 is equipped with a guide block 9 above it, such as Figure 2 As shown: The guide block 9 is provided with a guide groove 10 at the bottom of the material tray 3; and the guide block 9 and the guide groove 10 are conical structures, so that if the position of the material tray 3 is slightly tilted during the downward placement of the material tray 3, the top of the guide block 9 can contact the inner wall of the guide groove 10 to automatically correct the material tray 3.

[0029] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pneumatic release-type multi-table quick-change mechanism, comprising a base (2) slidably mounted on a machine tool (1), wherein a material tray (3) is fixed on the base (2) by a locking structure, characterized in that, The locking structure includes several sets of card plates (4) set at the bottom of the material tray (3). Each set of card plates (4) consists of two pieces arranged symmetrically. The upper surface of the base (2) is provided with a telescopic component. The telescopic component includes several sets of card blocks (5). Each set of card blocks (5) has two pieces located between the two card plates (4). When the telescopic component is working, the two card blocks (5) can move relative to each other or move away from each other. When the two card blocks (5) move away from each other, they can respectively abut against the two card plates (4) so ​​that the position of the material tray (3) is fixed.

2. The pneumatic release type multi-worktable quick-change mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The card plate (4) has an L-shaped structure, with the corner of the card plate (4) located at the end away from the material tray (3), and the card block (5) can be moved into the corner of the card plate (4).

3. The pneumatic release type multi-worktable quick-interchange mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the card plate (4) away from the material tray (3) is a conical structure, which forms an inclined surface that is arranged towards the material tray (3).

4. A pneumatic release-type multi-worktable quick-change mechanism as described in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The end of the card block (5) near the card plate (4) is a conical structure, which forms an inclined surface on the side of the card block (5) away from the material tray (3).

5. A pneumatic release-type multi-table quick-change mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The telescopic assembly includes a fixing block (6) corresponding to each locking block (5). The fixing block (6) has an air chamber on its side, and the locking block (5) is slidably disposed in the air chamber. Each air chamber is connected to an air supply pipe (7), and multiple air supply pipes (7) are connected to a cylinder (8) disposed on the base (2).

6. A pneumatic release-type multi-table quick-interchange mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Each fixed block (6) is provided with a guide block (9) above it, and a guide groove (10) is provided at the bottom of the material tray (3) corresponding to the guide block (9).

7. A pneumatic release-type multi-table quick-interchange mechanism as described in any one of claims 6, characterized in that, The guide block (9) and / or guide groove (10) are tapered structures.