Grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function

Abstract

The application discloses a grinding machine thickness detection structure with a cleaning function and belongs to the technical field of mechanical processing. The grinding machine thickness detection structure comprises a grinding machine body, a grinding assembly, a detection assembly, a driving assembly and a cleaning assembly. The grinding assembly is used for grinding workpieces. The detection assembly is provided with a measuring head used for detecting the thickness of the workpieces. The cleaning assembly is provided with an air outlet. The air outlet covers the measuring head and the lower part of the measuring head. When the driving assembly drives the detection assembly to move towards the workpieces, the cleaning assembly moves synchronously. The airflow discharged from the air outlet can clean the dust, debris and coolant on the measuring head. The airflow discharged from the air outlet can also clean the dust, debris and coolant on the workpieces. The measuring head can directly contact the surface of the workpieces, and the precision of the measurement will not be affected by the dust, debris or coolant.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of machining technology, and more specifically, to a grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of machining, grinding machines are high-precision processing equipment used to grind the surface of workpieces to achieve the required dimensional accuracy and surface finish. During the grinding process, real-time or intermittent monitoring of the workpiece thickness is a crucial step in ensuring product quality.

[0003] Currently, existing thickness measurement solutions for grinding machines typically involve installing a detection component on the grinding machine body. This component is moved by a drive assembly to measure the workpiece thickness using contact or non-contact methods. However, the large amount of dust, fine debris, and coolant contaminants generated during grinding machine operation can permeate the machining area and easily adhere to the probe of the detection component or accumulate on the workpiece, affecting the accuracy of the measurement. Utility Model Content

[0004] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0005] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a grinding machine thickness detection structure with a cleaning function, comprising: a grinding machine body, a grinding assembly, a detection assembly, a drive assembly, and a cleaning assembly; the grinding assembly is disposed on the grinding machine body and is used to grind a workpiece; the detection assembly is disposed on the grinding assembly and has a probe for detecting the thickness of the workpiece; the detection assembly is disposed at the output end of the drive assembly, and the drive assembly is used to drive the detection assembly to move towards or away from the workpiece; when the drive assembly drives the detection assembly towards or away from the workpiece, the cleaning assembly moves synchronously; the cleaning assembly has an air outlet; the air outlet's airflow direction covers the probe and the area below the probe.

[0006] Furthermore, the structure also includes a protective component; the protective component is disposed around the exterior of the drive component, the cleaning component, and the detection component.

[0007] Furthermore, the output end of the drive component is provided with a mounting member; the mounting member has a mounting portion that extends in a direction away from the grinding component; both the detection component and the cleaning component are disposed on the mounting portion.

[0008] Furthermore, the cleaning component includes: a control element, a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe, and a rigid pipe; both ends of the second connecting pipe are connected to the first connecting pipe and the rigid pipe respectively, the end of the first connecting pipe opposite to the second connecting pipe is connected to an air source, and the end of the rigid pipe opposite to the second connecting pipe forms the air outlet; the output end of the control element is connected to the rigid pipe, and the control element is used to drive the rigid pipe to move.

[0009] Furthermore, the control component includes: a small cylinder, a clamp, and a connecting rod; one end of the connecting rod is connected to the output end of the small cylinder, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the clamp, which is used to connect to the rigid pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the control component also includes: a guide rail and a slider; the guide rail extends in a direction perpendicular to the workpiece, and the slider is slidably connected to the guide rail; one end of the connecting rod away from the clamp is detachably mounted on the slider, and the output end of the small cylinder is connected to the slider.

[0011] Furthermore, the end of the connecting rod away from the clamp is provided with a locking part; the slider is provided with a mounting block; the mounting block is provided with a slot that matches the shape of the locking part, and the locking part is engaged and fixed with the slot.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer wall surface of the rigid tube is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion; the clamp is disposed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

[0013] Furthermore, the connecting rod is made of a rigid material or hard plastic.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: When the drive component moves the detection component closer to the workpiece, the cleaning component moves synchronously. The airflow discharged from the air outlet can clean the dust, debris, and coolant attached to the probe. When the detection component is about to approach the workpiece surface, the airflow discharged from the air outlet can also clean the dust, debris, and coolant on the workpiece, so that the probe can directly contact the surface of the workpiece and the measurement accuracy will not be affected by dust, debris, or coolant. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0016] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0017] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram based on an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the protective component and the grinding component; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the drive assembly, the mounting part, and some surrounding parts; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the control unit, probe and surrounding parts; Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the first connecting pipe, the second connecting pipe, the rigid pipe and some surrounding parts; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the connecting rod, guide rail, slider and surrounding parts.

[0018] Figure Labels

[0019] 1. Grinding machine body; 2. Grinding assembly; 3. Detection assembly; 31. Probe; 4. Drive assembly; 41. Mounting component; 411. Mounting part; 5. Cleaning assembly; 51. Control component; 511. Small cylinder; 512. Clamp; 513. Connecting rod; 5131. Locking part; 514. Guide rail; 515. Slider; 516. Mounting block; 517. Connecting block; 52. First connecting pipe; 53. Second connecting pipe; 54. Rigid pipe; 541. Air outlet; 542. First protrusion; 543. Second protrusion; 6. Protective assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0021] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0022] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0024] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-6 , A grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function includes: a grinding machine body 1, a grinding assembly 2, a detection assembly 3, a drive assembly 4, and a cleaning assembly 5. Specifically, the grinding assembly 2 includes a grinding wheel, a fixed frame, and a drive motor; the grinding wheel is rotatably mounted on the fixed frame, and the drive motor is used to control the rotation of the grinding wheel. The detection assembly 3 is a contact sensor, an eddy current sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor, preferably a contact sensor in this embodiment; the drive assembly 4 is a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, preferably a cylinder in this embodiment. The grinding assembly 2 is mounted on the grinding machine body 1 and is used to grind the workpiece; the detection assembly 3 is mounted on one side of the grinding assembly 2 and has a probe 31 for detecting the thickness of the workpiece; the detection assembly 3 is mounted at the output end of the drive assembly 4, which drives the detection assembly 3 to move closer to or away from the workpiece; when the drive assembly 4 moves the detection assembly 3 closer to or away from the workpiece, the cleaning assembly 5 moves synchronously; the cleaning assembly 5 has an air outlet 541; the air outlet 541 covers the probe 31 and the area below the probe 31. When the drive component 4 moves the detection component 3 toward the workpiece, the cleaning component 5 moves synchronously. The airflow discharged from the air outlet 541 can clean the dust, debris and coolant attached to the probe 31. When the detection component 3 is about to approach the workpiece surface, the airflow discharged from the air outlet 541 can also clean the dust, debris and coolant on the workpiece, so that the probe 31 can directly contact the surface of the workpiece and the measurement accuracy will not be affected by dust, debris or coolant.

[0026] In other embodiments, the drive assembly 4 includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and a controller. A detection assembly 3 is disposed at the output end of the first cylinder, and a cleaning assembly 5 is disposed at the output end of the second cylinder. When the first cylinder pushes the detection assembly 3 towards the workpiece, the controller controls the second cylinder to push the cleaning assembly 5 towards the workpiece, thereby achieving synchronous movement of the detection assembly 3 and the cleaning assembly 5.

[0027] Specifically, the structure also includes a protective component 6; the protective component 6 is arranged around the drive component 4, cleaning component 5, and detection component 3. The protective component 6 is a metal casing, fixed to the grinding component 2 by bolts, and has an opening on the side facing the workpiece. During measurement, the output end of the drive component 4 drives the detection component 3 to move through the opening towards the workpiece. Under normal circumstances, both the drive component 4 and the detection component 3 are located within the protective component 6. The grinding process generates a large amount of debris and dust; the protective component 6 protects the drive component 4 and the detection component 3, preventing debris or dust from adhering to them. During use, operators need to regularly maintain the drive component 4 and the detection component 3 within the protective component 6 to extend their service life.

[0028] Specifically, the output end of the drive assembly 4 is provided with a mounting member 41; the mounting member 41 has a mounting portion 411, which extends in a direction away from the grinding assembly 2; the detection assembly 3 and the cleaning assembly 5 are both disposed on the mounting portion 411. Specifically, the mounting member 41 is a T-shaped plate, which has an L-shaped plate and a vertical plate, and the mounting portion 411 is an L-shaped plate. The vertical plate is connected to the output end of the drive assembly 4, and the detection assembly 3 and the cleaning assembly 5 are disposed on the L-shaped plate. The mounting member 41 is provided to achieve synchronous movement of the detection assembly 3 and the cleaning assembly 5.

[0029] Specifically, the cleaning component 5 includes: a control element 51, a first connecting pipe 52, a second connecting pipe 53, and a rigid pipe 54; both the first connecting pipe 52 and the second connecting pipe 53 are plastic flexible tubes. The rigid pipe 54 is a metal tube, preferably made of stainless steel. Both ends of the second connecting pipe 53 are connected to the first connecting pipe 52 and the rigid pipe 54 respectively, and the end of the first connecting pipe 52 facing away from the second connecting pipe 53 is connected to the output end of the air pump. The end of the rigid pipe 54 facing away from the second connecting pipe 53 forms an air outlet 541; the output end of the control element 51 is connected to the rigid pipe 54. The arrangement of the first connecting pipe 52, the second connecting pipe 53, and the rigid pipe 54 allows the control element 51 to move the rigid pipe 54, adjusting the air outlet 541 to be aligned with or below the probe 31, while maintaining unobstructed airflow. Specifically, the cleaning component 5 also includes a connecting block 517, which has a through hole that matches the diameter of the first connecting pipe 52. The first connecting pipe 52 is disposed in the through hole, and the connecting block 517 is fixedly disposed on the mounting part 411.

[0030] Specifically, the control component 51 includes a small cylinder 511, a clamp 512, and a connecting rod 513. The connecting rod 513 is made of rigid material or hard plastic, preferably hard plastic in this embodiment. One end of the connecting rod 513 is connected to the output end of the small cylinder 511, and the other end of the connecting rod 513 is connected to the clamp 512, which is used to connect to the rigid tube 54. Specifically, the mounting part 411 has a first mounting surface parallel to the horizontal plane and a second mounting surface perpendicular to the horizontal plane. The detection component 3 is disposed on the first mounting surface, and the small cylinder 511 is disposed on the second mounting surface. The small cylinder 511 provides reliable linear drive and can precisely control the movement of the rigid tube 54. The clamp 512 enables the connecting rod 513 and the rigid tube 54 to be rigidly connected, ensuring that the output end of the small cylinder 511 can drive the connecting rod 513, the clamp 512, and the rigid tube 54 to move when it extends or retracts.

[0031] Specifically, the control component 51 also includes: a guide rail 514 and a slider 515; the guide rail 514 extends in a direction perpendicular to the workpiece, and the slider 515 is slidably connected to the guide rail 514; the end of the connecting rod 513 facing away from the clamp 512 is detachably mounted on the slider 515, and the output end of the small cylinder 511 is connected to the slider 515. Specifically, the guide rail 514 is fixedly mounted on the second mounting surface. The arrangement of the guide rail 514 and the slider 515 ensures that the rigid tube 54 moves smoothly and linearly in the vertical direction, avoiding swaying or deflection of the rigid tube 54 during movement, thereby ensuring that the air outlet 541 is aligned with the probe 31, and that after the slider 515 moves towards the workpiece, the air outlet 541 is aligned with the bottom of the probe 31.

[0032] Specifically, the end of the connecting rod 513 furthest from the clamp 512 is provided with a locking part 5131; the locking part 5131 is a block structure, integrally formed with the connecting rod 513. A mounting block 516 is provided on the slider 515; the mounting block 516 has a slot that matches the shape of the locking part 5131, and the locking part 5131 is engaged and fixed with the slot. Specifically, the cross-section of the connecting rod 513 is square. The mounting block 516 also has a square slot, the area of ​​which is the same as the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting rod 513. The slot and the locking part communicate; when the end of the connecting rod 513 furthest from the clamp 512 is inserted into the slot, the locking part 5131 engages with the slot. The engaging structure of the locking part 5131 and the slot enables quick fixing and release of the connecting rod 513 without the need for tools or complex operations, greatly shortening assembly time and improving maintenance efficiency. In other embodiments, the end of the connecting rod 513 furthest from the clamp 512 is connected to the slider 515 by bolts.

[0033] Specifically, the outer wall surface of the rigid tube 54 is provided with a first protrusion 542 and a second protrusion 543; both the first protrusion 542 and the second protrusion 543 are block structures and are integrally formed with the rigid tube 54. A clamp 512 is disposed between the first protrusion 542 and the second protrusion 543. The first protrusion 542 and the second protrusion 543 serve a limiting function, defining the installation position of the clamp 512 and preventing the rigid tube 54 from sliding within the clamp 512.

[0034] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function, characterized in that, include: Grinding machine body, grinding assembly, detection assembly, drive assembly, and cleaning assembly; The grinding assembly is mounted on the grinding machine body and is used to grind the workpiece; The detection component is disposed on the grinding component, and the detection component has a probe for detecting the thickness of the workpiece; the detection component is disposed at the output end of the drive component, and the drive component is used to drive the detection component to move toward or away from the workpiece. When the driving component moves the detection component closer to or away from the workpiece, the cleaning component moves synchronously; the cleaning component has an air outlet; the air outlet's airflow direction covers the probe and the area below the probe.

2. The grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The structure also includes: protective components; The protective components are arranged around the exterior of the drive component, the cleaning component, and the detection component.

3. The grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The output end of the drive component is provided with a mounting component; The mounting component has a mounting portion that extends away from the grinding assembly; both the detection assembly and the cleaning assembly are disposed on the mounting portion.

4. The grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly includes: a control component, a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe, and a rigid pipe; The two ends of the second connecting pipe are respectively connected to the first connecting pipe and the rigid pipe. The end of the first connecting pipe opposite to the second connecting pipe is connected to the air source, and the end of the rigid pipe opposite to the second connecting pipe forms the air outlet. The output end of the control component is connected to the rigid tube, and the control component is used to drive the rigid tube to move.

5. The grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control components include: a small cylinder, a clamp, and a connecting rod; One end of the connecting rod is connected to the output end of the small cylinder, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the clamp, which is used to connect to the rigid pipe.

6. The grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control components also include: a guide rail and a slider; The guide rail extends in a direction perpendicular to the workpiece, and the slider is slidably connected to the guide rail; the end of the connecting rod away from the clamp is detachably mounted on the slider, and the output end of the small cylinder is connected to the slider.

7. The grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The end of the connecting rod away from the clamp is provided with a locking part; The slider is provided with a mounting block; the mounting block is provided with a slot that matches the shape of the card part, and the card part is engaged and fixed with the slot.

8. The grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall surface of the rigid tube is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion; the clamp is disposed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

9. The grinding machine thickness detection structure with cleaning function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting rod is made of rigid material or hard plastic.

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