Tool storage devices and machine tools

Abstract

To provide a tool storage device and a machine tool that can improve the work efficiency of operators. [Solution] The tool storage device comprises a magazine for storing multiple tools held by multiple retaining parts movable along a first track; a first opening formed in the magazine through which the first tool passes when the first tool is loaded into the magazine; a first door that can open and close the first opening; and a temporary tool stand having a first support compartment capable of supporting the first tool. The temporary tool stand is positioned below the first opening and is supported by the magazine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tool storage device and a machine tool.

Background Art

[0002] A tool storage device for storing tools is known.

[0003] As a related technique, Patent Document 1 discloses a multi-tool magazine device. The multi-tool magazine device described in Patent Document 1 has a plurality of tool magazines. Further, the previous tool magazine is arranged so as not to block the front of the manual tool attachment / detachment position of the subsequent tool magazine.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a tool storage device and a machine tool capable of improving the working efficiency of an operator.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a tool storage device and a machine tool shown below.

[0007] (1) A magazine that stores a plurality of tools held by a plurality of holding parts movable along a first track, a first opening formed in the magazine through which a first tool passes when the first tool is carried into the magazine, a first door capable of opening and closing the first opening, A temporary tool stand having a first support section capable of supporting the first tool, It is equipped with, The tool rest is positioned below the first opening and is supported by the magazine. Tool storage device. (2) The device is equipped with an operating panel for operating the magazine, The magazine comprises a first wall that defines one side of the first opening, The control panel is located on the first wall. The tool storage device described in (1) above. (3) A second opening formed in the magazine, A second door that can open and close the second opening, A partition is placed between the first opening and the second opening. It is equipped with, When the tool temporary resting platform is in use, the first support compartment is located in front of the partition in a plan view. The tool storage device described in (1) above. (4) The outer side of the first door is supported by the magazine so as to be able to pivot about a first axis substantially parallel to the vertical direction, The outer side of the second door is supported by the magazine so as to be able to pivot about a second axis substantially parallel to the vertical direction. When the tool temporary resting platform is in the usage position, the first support compartment is outside the movement path of the first door in a plan view. When the tool temporary resting platform is in the usage position, the first support compartment is outside the movement path of the second door in a plan view. The tool storage device described in (3) above. (5) The device is equipped with an operating panel for operating the magazine, The control panel is positioned in the partition. The tool storage device described in (3) or (4) above. (6) The magazine is A first holding part that moves along the first track and is capable of holding the first tool, A second holding part moves along a second track and is capable of holding the first tool or other tools, Equipped with, The first door is capable of opening and closing the first opening that allows access to the first retaining portion, The second door is capable of opening and closing the second opening that allows access to the second retaining portion. A tool storage device as described in any one of (3) to (5) above. (7) The position of the tool temporary resting stand can be changed between a retracted position in which the first support section is stored in the magazine and the usage position in which the first support section is exposed from the magazine. A tool storage device as described in any one of the above (3) to (6). (8) The position of the temporary tool rest is changeable between a retracted position in which the first support section is stored in the magazine and a usage position in which the first support section is exposed from the magazine. The magazine comprises a first wall that defines one side of the first opening, When the tool temporary resting platform is in the usage position, the first support compartment is located in front of the first wall in a plan view. The tool storage device described in (1) above. (9) The temporary tool stand is equipped with an ID reader capable of reading an ID that identifies the first tool placed in the first support section. A tool storage device as described in any one of the above (1) to (8). (10) The tool rest is supported by the magazine so as to be tiltable about an axis substantially parallel to the horizontal plane. A tool storage device as described in any one of the above (1) to (9). (11) The first orbit includes a circular arc orbit, The magazine has a storage space for the temporary tool stand. The storage space is located in the vicinity of the aforementioned circular arc trajectory. A tool storage device as described in any one of the above (1) to (10). (12) The tool temporary resting stand has a second support section capable of supporting a second tool. The tool storage device according to any one of (1) to (11) above. (13) A work support device for supporting a work, A processing head capable of holding a tool for processing the work, A moving device for relatively moving the processing head with respect to the work support device, Tool storage device and The tool storage device is A magazine for storing a plurality of tools held by a plurality of holding parts movable along a first track, A first opening formed in the magazine and through which a first tool passes when the first tool is carried into the magazine, A first door capable of opening and closing the first opening, A tool temporary placement table having a first support section capable of supporting the first tool and The tool temporary placement table is disposed below the first opening and is supported by the magazine Machine tool. (14) An opening through which the work can be carried into a processing area, A door capable of opening and closing the opening and When the side where the opening exists is defined as the front side, the first opening of the tool storage device is provided on the front side, The position of the tool temporary placement table can be changed between a retracted position where the first support section is stored in the magazine and a use position where the first support section is exposed from the magazine The machine tool according to (13) above. (15) Further comprising a control device for controlling the tool storage device and the moving device, The tool storage device is An ID reader capable of reading tool data including an ID for identifying the first tool, An operation panel for operating the magazine and The control device is communicable with the operation panel, The control device receives the tool data read by the ID reader from the operation panel. The machine tools described in (13) or (14) above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The present invention provides a tool storage device and a machine tool that can improve the work efficiency of operators. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a portion of the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view showing a portion of the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a portion of a tool storage device in a first modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a schematic perspective view showing a tool storage device in a second modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a schematic perspective view showing a tool storage device in a third modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a portion of a tool storage device in a third modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a portion of a tool storage device in a third modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram showing a part of the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the tool storage device in the first embodiment. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a diagram illustrating the first mobile device. [Figure 19] Figure 19 is a diagram illustrating the second mobile device. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a schematic perspective view showing a portion of the tool storage device in a fourth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a portion of a tool storage device in a fifth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 22] Figure 22 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a portion of a tool storage device in a fifth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 23] Figure 23 is a schematic perspective view showing a tool storage device in a fifth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 24] Figure 24 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a portion of a tool storage device in a sixth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 25] Figure 25 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a portion of a tool storage device in a sixth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 26]Figure 26 is a schematic perspective view showing a tool storage device in a sixth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 27] Figure 27 is a schematic perspective view showing a tool storage device in a sixth modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 28] Figure 28 schematically shows the tool stand pulled out from the magazine storage space. [Figure 29] Figure 29 schematically shows the tool stand stored in the magazine storage space. [Figure 30] Figure 30 is a diagram illustrating the locking mechanism. [Figure 31] Figure 31 is a diagram illustrating a first example of an operation panel. [Figure 32] Figure 32 is a diagram illustrating a second example of an operation panel. [Figure 33] Figure 33 is a diagram illustrating a second example of an operation panel. [Figure 34] Figure 34 is a diagram illustrating a second example of an operation panel. [Figure 35] Figure 35 is a diagram illustrating a second example of an operation panel. [Figure 36] Figure 36 is a diagram illustrating the arrangement relationship between the control panel and the first support section in the height direction. [Figure 37] Figure 37 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a machine tool in the second embodiment. [Figure 38] Figure 38 is a schematic diagram showing a part of a machine tool in the second embodiment. [Figure 39] Figure 39 is a schematic diagram illustrating how a control device can control multiple devices. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The tool storage device 1 and the machine tool 100 in the embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description of the embodiment, parts and components having the same function will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions of parts and components denoted by the same reference numerals will be omitted.

[0011] (First embodiment) The tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 36. Figures 1 and 2 are schematic perspective views illustrating the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment. Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment. Figures 4 to 6 are schematic perspective views illustrating the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment. Figure 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment. Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment. Figures 9 and 10 are schematic cross-sectional views illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment. Figure 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in a first modified example of the first embodiment. Figure 12 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the tool storage device 1A in a second modified example of the first embodiment. Figure 13 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the tool storage device 1A in a third modified example of the first embodiment. Figures 14 and 15 are schematic cross-sectional views illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in a third modified example of the first embodiment. Figure 16 is a schematic diagram illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment. Figure 17 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment. Figure 18 is a diagram illustrating the first moving device 51. Figure 19 is a diagram illustrating the second moving device 53. Figure 20 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in a fourth modified example of the first embodiment. Figures 21 and 22 are schematic cross-sectional views illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in a fifth modified example of the first embodiment. Figure 23 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the tool storage device 1A in a fifth modified example of the first embodiment. Figures 24 and 25 are schematic cross-sectional views illustrating a portion of the tool storage device 1A in a sixth modified example of the first embodiment. Figures 26 and 27 are schematic perspective views illustrating the tool storage device 1A in a sixth modified example of the first embodiment. Figure 28 schematically shows the tool stand 4 pulled out from the storage space SP1 of the magazine 2. Figure 29 schematically shows the tool stand 4 stored in the storage space SP1 of the magazine 2.Figure 30 is a diagram illustrating the locking member 97. Figure 31 is a diagram illustrating a first example of the operation panel 6. Figures 32 to 35 are diagrams illustrating a second example of the operation panel 6. Figure 36 is a diagram illustrating the arrangement relationship between the operation panel 6 and the first support section 41 in the height direction. Note that in Figures 1 to 36, the description of members not necessary for the explanation has been omitted or simplified in order to avoid complicating the drawings. In addition, the description of tools T, except for the first tool T1, has been simplified.

[0012] As illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the tool storage device 1A comprises a magazine 2, a first opening OP1, a first door 31, and a temporary tool rest 4.

[0013] Magazine 2 houses multiple tools T, which are held by multiple retainers HA that are movable along the first orbital OB1.

[0014] As illustrated in Figure 1, the first opening OP1 is formed in the magazine 2. The first opening OP1 is through which the first tool T1 passes when it is loaded into the magazine 2.

[0015] As illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the first door 31 opens and closes the first opening OP1. More specifically, the first door 31 is movable between a first position P1 (see Figure 2) that closes the first opening OP1 and a second position P2 (see Figure 1) that opens the first opening OP1.

[0016] As illustrated in Figures 1 to 3, the tool rest 4 has a first support section 41 capable of supporting the first tool T1. As illustrated in Figure 1, the tool rest 4 is positioned below the first opening OP1 and is supported by the magazine 2.

[0017] In the first embodiment, the temporary tool rest 4 is supported by the magazine 2 of the tool storage device 1A. In this case, compared to the case where the temporary tool rest is located away from the magazine 2, tools such as the first tool T1 can be temporarily placed closer to the magazine 2. Therefore, the distance the operator has to travel is reduced, and the operator's work efficiency is improved.

[0018] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the temporary tool storage table 4 is positioned below the first opening OP1 through which tools are inserted and removed. In this case, the operator can smoothly perform the operation of removing tools from the temporary tool storage table 4 and loading the removed tools into the magazine 2. The operator can also smoothly perform the operation of removing tools from the magazine 2 and temporarily placing the removed tools on the temporary tool storage table 4.

[0019] (Optional additional configuration) Next, with reference to Figures 1 to 36, optional additional configurations that can be adopted in the first embodiment will be described.

[0020] (Moving the position of tool temporary stand 4) In the examples shown in Figures 4 and 5, the position of the tool temporary resting table 4 can be changed between a retracted position Q1 (see Figure 4) in which the first support compartment 41 is stored in the magazine 2, and a usage position Q2 (see Figure 5) in which the first support compartment 41 is exposed from the magazine 2.

[0021] If the position of the temporary tool resting table 4 can be changed between the aforementioned retracted position Q1 and the aforementioned usage position Q2, the temporary tool resting table 4 will not get in the way of the operator when not in use. In addition, since the first support compartment 41 is stored in the magazine 2, there is no need to prepare a separate storage space for the first support compartment 41 in addition to the magazine 2.

[0022] Alternatively, the tool rest 4 may always be located in the usage position Q2. In other words, the tool rest 4 may not be able to be stored in the magazine 2.

[0023] (Partition 211a) In the example shown in Figure 6, the tool storage device 1A includes a second opening OP2 formed in the magazine 2, a second door 33 that can open and close the second opening OP2, and a partition 211a positioned between the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2. In the example shown in Figure 7, the second door 33 is movable between a third position P3 that closes the second opening OP2 and a fourth position P4 that opens the second opening OP2.

[0024] In the example shown in Figure 7, when the temporary tool stand 4 is in the usage position Q2, the first support compartment 41 is located in front of the partition 211a in a plan view.

[0025] In this case, as illustrated in Figure 6, the first support section 41 is positioned close to the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2, making it easy to load a tool (e.g., the first tool T1) taken out of the first support section 41 into the magazine 2 through the first opening OP1 or the second opening OP2. Also, since the first tool T1 supported by the first support section 41 does not obstruct the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2, it is easy to unload other tools (e.g., the second tool T2) from the magazine 2 through the first opening OP1 or the second opening OP2.

[0026] In the example shown in Figure 9, the first door 31 located at the second position P2 does not obstruct the area between the first support compartment 41 and the first opening OP1 in a plan view. Therefore, it is easy to load a tool (e.g., the first tool T1) taken out of the first support compartment 41 into the magazine 2 through the first opening OP1.

[0027] In the example shown in Figure 9, the second door 33 located at the fourth position P4 does not obstruct the area between the first support compartment 41 and the second opening OP2 in a plan view. Therefore, it is easy to load a tool (e.g., the first tool T1) taken out of the first support compartment 41 into the magazine 2 through the second opening OP2.

[0028] In this specification, the direction in which the tool T is discharged from the magazine 2 through the first opening OP1 (more specifically, the direction from the back surface 23 of the magazine 2 toward the first opening OP1) is defined as the first direction DR1. In the example shown in Figure 9, when the temporary tool rest 4 is in the usage position Q2, the first support compartment 41 is located in a position that coincides with the straight line LN extending from the partition 211a toward the first direction DR1 in a plan view. In other words, the first support compartment 41 is located directly below the space in front of the partition 211a.

[0029] In the example shown in Figure 8, the operator can perform the operation of removing the first tool T1 from the temporary tool stand 4 and loading the removed first tool T1 into the magazine 2 without moving a single step. Furthermore, the operator can perform the operation of removing the second tool T2 from the magazine 2 and temporarily placing the removed second tool T2 on the temporary tool stand 4 without moving a single step.

[0030] (Door 1, 31) In the example shown in Figure 1, the first door 31 can open and close a first opening OP1 that allows access to the first group of retaining parts HA (e.g., first retaining part HA1).

[0031] In the example shown in Figure 7, the outer side portion 311 of the first door 31 is supported by the magazine 2 so as to be able to pivot about a first axis AX1 which is substantially parallel to the vertical.

[0032] As illustrated in Figure 7, when the tool temporary resting table 4 is in the usage position Q2, the first support section 41 is outside the movement track OE1 of the first door 31 in a plan view. In this case, as illustrated in Figure 8, even when a tool (e.g., the first tool T1) is supported in the first support section 41, the first door 31 moving along the movement track OE1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 does not interfere with the tool (e.g., the first tool T1) supported in the first support section 41. Therefore, the first door 31 can be opened and closed even when a tool (e.g., the first tool T1) is supported in the first support section 41. Note that in Figure 7, the movement track OE1 of the first door 31 is visualized by dot hatching.

[0033] In the example shown in Figure 9, the first door 31 comprises an outer side portion 311 supported by the magazine 2 and an inner side portion 313 that is movable toward the partition 211a.

[0034] In the example shown in Figure 3, the first door 31 includes a first transparent window 317. When the first door 31 is in the first position P1, the operator can simultaneously view multiple retaining parts HA, including the first retaining part HA1, through the first transparent window 317. In this case, the operator can check the status of the multiple retaining parts HA (for example, which retaining parts are free, or which retaining parts have which tools attached) without opening the first door 31.

[0035] As illustrated in Figure 3, the first door 31 may be equipped with a first handle 319 that can be grasped by an operator.

[0036] In the example shown in Figure 7, the first door 31 is a swivel door that can pivot around the first axis AX1. Alternatively, as illustrated in Figure 11, the first door 31 may be a sliding door that can slide along the first guide rail GL1.

[0037] (Door 2, 33) In the example shown in Figure 1, the second door 33 is capable of opening and closing a second opening OP2 that allows access to the second group of retaining parts HB (e.g., the second retaining part HB1). More specifically, as illustrated in Figure 7, the second door 33 is movable between a third position P3 that closes the second opening OP2 and a fourth position P4 that opens the second opening OP2.

[0038] In the example shown in Figure 7, the outer side portion 331 of the second door 33 is supported by the magazine 2 so as to be able to pivot about a second axis AX2 which is substantially parallel to the vertical.

[0039] As illustrated in Figure 7, when the temporary tool rest 4 is in the operating position Q2, the first support section 41 is outside the movement track OE2 of the second door 33 in a plan view. In this case, as illustrated in Figure 8, even when a tool (e.g., the first tool T1) is supported in the first support section 41, the second door 33 moving along the movement track OE2 between the third position P3 and the fourth position P4 does not interfere with the tool (e.g., the first tool T1) supported in the first support section 41. Therefore, the second door 33 can be opened and closed even when a tool (e.g., the first tool T1) is supported in the first support section 41.

[0040] In the example shown in Figure 9, the second door 33 comprises an outer side portion 331 supported by the magazine 2 and an inner side portion 333 that is movable toward the partition 211a.

[0041] In the example shown in Figure 3, the second door 33 includes a second transparent window 337. When the second door 33 is in the third position P3, the operator can simultaneously view multiple retaining parts HB, including the second retaining part HB1, through the second transparent window 337. In this case, the operator can check the status of the multiple retaining parts HB (for example, which retaining parts are free, or which retaining parts have which tools attached) without opening the second door 33.

[0042] As illustrated in Figure 3, the second door 33 may be equipped with a second handle 339 that can be grasped by an operator.

[0043] In the example shown in Figure 7, the second door 33 is a swivel door that can pivot around the second axis AX2. Alternatively, as illustrated in Figure 11, the second door 33 may be a sliding door that can slide along the second guide rail GL2.

[0044] (First region RG1, and second region RG2) In the example shown in Figure 6, magazine 2 comprises a first region RG1 for storing a first group of tools held by a first group of retainers HA that are movable along a first track OB1, and a second region RG2 for storing a second group of tools held by a second group of retainers HB that are movable along a second track OB2. In the example shown in Figure 6, the second region RG2 is positioned laterally to the first region RG1.

[0045] (Storage shelf 90) Alternatively, or additionally, as illustrated in Figure 12, the magazine 2 may define a first region RG1 for storing a first group of tools held by a first group of retainers HA that are movable along a first track OB1, and storage shelves 90. In the example shown in Figure 12, the storage shelves 90 are arranged laterally along the first region RG1.

[0046] In the example shown in Figure 12, the tool storage device 1A includes a second opening OP2 formed in the magazine 2, a second door 33 that can open and close the second opening OP2, and a partition 211a positioned between the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2. The second opening OP2, the second door 33, and the partition 211a have already been described, so a repetitive explanation of these components will be omitted.

[0047] In the example shown in Figure 12, the operator can access items (e.g., tool tips) stored in the storage rack 90 through the second opening OP2. As illustrated in Figure 12, the storage rack 90 may have a plurality of shelves 91, including a first shelf 91a and a second shelf 91b. When the second door 33 is in the fourth position P4 (in other words, the open position), the operator can access the first storage space on the first shelf 91a and the second storage space on the second shelf 91b. On the other hand, when the second door 33 is in the third position P3 (in other words, the closed position), the operator is prohibited from accessing the first storage space on the first shelf 91a and the second storage space on the second shelf 91b.

[0048] Alternatively, as illustrated in Figure 13, the second area RG2 (see Figure 6) and the storage shelf 90 (see Figure 12) may be omitted.

[0049] (Arrangement of the first support section 41) In the examples shown in Figures 7 and 14, when the tool temporary resting table 4 is in use position Q2, the first support compartment 41 is outside the movement track OE1 of the first door 31 in plan view.

[0050] In the examples shown in Figures 6, 12, and 13, the magazine 2 includes a first wall 211 that defines one side of the first opening OP1 described above. In the examples shown in Figures 6 and 12, the first wall 211 is a partition 211a positioned between the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2.

[0051] In the examples shown in Figures 10, 11, and 15, the position of the tool temporary resting table 4 can be changed between a retracted position Q1 in which the first support compartment 41 is stored in the magazine 2 and a usage position Q2 in which the first support compartment 41 is exposed from the magazine 2.

[0052] In the example shown in Figure 16, the first support compartment 41 includes a first pocket 41p that supports the shank of the tool (e.g., the shank Ts of the first tool T1) from below. As illustrated in Figure 16, the tool (e.g., the first tool T1) may include a tool body Tm and a tool holder Th that holds the tool body Tm.

[0053] In the examples shown in Figures 9 and 14, when the tool resting table 4 is in use position Q2, the first support compartment 41 (more specifically, the first pocket 41p) is located in front of the first wall 211 (e.g., partition 211a) in a plan view. More specifically, when the tool resting table 4 is in use position Q2, the first support compartment 41 (more specifically, the first pocket 41p) is located in a plan view that coincides with a straight line LN extending from the first wall 211 (e.g., partition 211a) in the first direction DR1.

[0054] In this case, as illustrated in Figures 6, 12, and 13, the first support compartment 41 is positioned close to the first opening OP1, making it easy to load a tool (e.g., the first tool T1) taken out of the first support compartment 41 into the magazine 2 through the first opening OP1. Also, since the first tool T1 supported by the first support compartment 41 does not obstruct the first opening OP1, it is easy to unload other tools (e.g., the second tool T2) from the magazine 2 through the first opening OP1.

[0055] In the examples shown in Figures 6, 12, and 13, the operator can perform the actions of retrieving a tool from the temporary tool stand 4 and loading the retrieved tool into the magazine 2 without moving a single step. Furthermore, the operator can perform the actions of removing a tool from the magazine 2 and temporarily placing the removed tool back onto the temporary tool stand 4 without moving a single step.

[0056] In the examples shown in Figures 6, 12, and 13, when the tool temporary resting table 4 is in the above-described usage position Q2, the first support compartment 41 (more specifically, the first pocket 41p) is positioned in front of the first wall 211 (e.g., the above-described partition 211a) that defines one side of the first opening OP1, and below the first wall 211 (e.g., the above-described partition 211a).

[0057] In the examples shown in Figures 10, 11, and 15, when the tool temporary storage table 4 is in the retracted position Q1 described above, the first support compartment 41 is positioned vertically below the first wall 211 (for example, the partition 211a described above). In this case, the first support compartment 41 can be stored by utilizing the space vertically below the first wall 211. In the examples shown in Figures 10, 11, and 15, the first wall 211 is composed of hollow columns. Alternatively, the first wall 211 may be composed of plate-like bodies.

[0058] In the example shown in Figure 16, the first track OB1 described above includes the arc track OB1-1. Furthermore, the magazine 2 has a storage space SP1 for the temporary tool stand 4. In the example shown in Figure 16, the storage space SP1 is located in the vicinity of the arc track OB1-1. The vicinity of the arc track OB1-1 is prone to becoming dead space in design. In the example shown in Figure 16, the vicinity of the arc track OB1-1 is utilized as the storage space SP1 for the temporary tool stand 4.

[0059] (1st holding part HA1) In the example shown in Figure 3, the magazine 2 comprises a first retainer HA1 that moves along a first orbit OB1. More specifically, the magazine 2 comprises a first group of retainers HA that are movable along the first orbit OB1, and the first group of retainers HA includes the first retainer HA1. Each of the first group of retainers HA is capable of being fitted with a tool. For example, the first retainer HA1 is capable of being fitted with a tool (e.g., a first tool T1) (see Figure 17). The first retainer HA1 is also capable of holding a tool (e.g., a first tool T1). Each of the first group of retainers HA (e.g., the first retainer HA1) may include a gripper capable of gripping a tool, or it may include a pod capable of housing the shank of a tool.

[0060] (1st moving device 51) Magazine 2 includes a first moving device 51 for moving a first group of retainers HA (e.g., first retainer HA1) along a first track OB1. In the example shown in Figure 18, the first moving device 51 includes a first chain 511 supporting the first group of retainers HA (e.g., first retainer HA1) and a first motor 515 for driving the first chain 511. The first moving device 51 may also include a first sprocket 513 that engages with the first chain 511. In this case, the first motor 515 drives the first chain 511 via the first sprocket 513.

[0061] The first moving device 51 can move the first group of holding parts HA (e.g., the first holding part HA1) in a first movement direction DM1 along the first track OB1, and can also move the first group of holding parts HA (e.g., the first holding part HA1) in a second movement direction DM2 along the first track OB1. The second movement direction DM2 is the opposite direction to the first movement direction DM1.

[0062] (Second holding part HB1) In the example shown in Figure 3, the magazine 2 comprises a second retainer HB1 that moves along the second orbital OB2. More specifically, the magazine 2 comprises a second group of retainers HB that are movable along the second orbital OB2, and the second group of retainers HB includes the second retainer HB1. Each of the second group of retainers HB is capable of being fitted with a tool. For example, the second retainer HB1 is capable of being fitted with a tool (e.g., a first tool T1 or another tool). The second retainer HB1 is also capable of holding a tool (e.g., a first tool T1 or another tool). The second orbital OB2 may be substantially parallel to the first orbital OB1. Each of the second group of retainers HB (e.g., the second retainer HB1) may include a gripper capable of gripping a tool, or it may include a pod capable of housing the shank of a tool.

[0063] (Second moving device 53) The magazine 2 may include a second moving device 53 for moving a second group of retainers HB (e.g., second retainer HB1) along a second track OB2. In the example shown in Figure 19, the second moving device 53 includes a second chain 531 supporting the second group of retainers HB (e.g., second retainer HB1) and a second motor 535 for driving the second chain 531. The second moving device 53 may also include a second sprocket 533 that engages with the second chain 531. In this case, the second motor 535 drives the second chain 531 via the second sprocket 533.

[0064] The second moving device 53 can move the second group of holding parts HB (for example, the second holding part HB1) in a third movement direction DM3 along the second track OB2, and can also move the second group of holding parts HB (for example, the second holding part HB1) in a fourth movement direction DM4 along the second track OB2. The fourth movement direction DM4 is the opposite direction to the third movement direction DM3.

[0065] (Frame structure 21) In the example shown in Figure 20, the magazine 2 includes a frame structure 21 that defines the first opening OP1 described above.

[0066] The frame structure 21 comprises a first wall 211 (e.g., a partition 211a) defining one side of the first opening OP1, a second wall 213 defining the other side of the first opening OP1, a first upper frame 214 defining the upper end of the first opening OP1, and a first lower frame 215 defining the lower end of the first opening OP1. In the example shown in Figure 20, the tool rest 4 is positioned below the first lower frame 215.

[0067] The frame structure 21 may define a second opening OP2 in addition to the first opening OP1. In the example shown in Figure 20, the first wall 211 (more specifically, the partition 211a) defines one side of the first opening OP1 and one side of the second opening OP2.

[0068] In the example shown in Figure 20, the frame structure 21 includes a third wall 216 defining the other side of the second opening OP2, a second upper frame 217 defining the upper end of the second opening OP2, and a second lower frame 218 defining the lower end of the second opening OP2. In the example shown in Figure 20, the tool rest 4 is positioned below the second lower frame 218.

[0069] (First support section 41) In the example shown in Figure 20, the first support section 41 (more specifically, the first pocket 41p) can support the first tool T1 with its tip Te facing upward. In this case, the operator can easily confirm the shape and / or condition of the tip Te of the first tool T1 supported by the first support section 41.

[0070] (ID Leader 49a) As illustrated in Figure 20, the tool storage device 1A may include an ID reader 49a capable of reading tool data including an ID that identifies the first tool T1. In the example shown in Figure 20, the temporary tool stand 4 includes an ID reader 49a capable of reading an ID that identifies the first tool T1. More specifically, the temporary tool stand 4 includes an ID reader 49a capable of reading an ID that identifies the first tool T1 placed in the first support compartment 41.

[0071] If the tool temporary resting stand 4 is equipped with an ID reader 49a, the identification information of the first tool T1 supported in the first support section 41 can be confirmed and / or registered. The ID reader 49a may be able to communicate with the operation panel 6. For example, in response to the ID reader 49a reading information stored in the memory of the first tool T1 (e.g., IC chip, RFID tag, etc.), the tool data of the first tool T1 may be displayed on the display 60 of the operation panel 6.

[0072] (Second support section 43) As illustrated in Figures 21 to 23, the tool rest 4 may have a second support compartment 43 capable of supporting a second tool T2. In the example shown in Figure 21, the second support compartment 43 includes a second pocket 43p that supports the shank of the tool from below.

[0073] In the example shown in Figure 23, when the tool resting table 4 is in use position Q2, the second support compartment 43 (more specifically, the second pocket 43p) is directly below the space in front of the first wall 211 (e.g., partition 211a). In other words, when the tool resting table 4 is in use position Q2, in a plan view, the direction from the first wall 211 (e.g., partition 211a) towards the second support compartment 43 (more specifically, the second pocket 43p) coincides with the first direction DR1.

[0074] If the temporary tool storage stand 4 includes a first support section 41 and a second support section 43, the first tool T1 to be loaded into the magazine 2 can be temporarily placed in the first support section 41, and the second tool T2 that has been removed from the magazine 2 can be temporarily placed in the second support section 43.

[0075] In this specification, the direction from one side of the first opening OP1 to the other side of the first opening OP1 is defined as the second direction DR2. In the example shown in Figure 21, the first support section 41 and the second support section 43 are arranged along the second direction DR2.

[0076] Alternatively, as illustrated in Figure 24, the first support section 41 and the second support section 43 may be arranged along the depth direction of the magazine 2 (more specifically, in a direction parallel to the first direction DR1).

[0077] As illustrated in Figures 21 and 24, the tool temporary resting table 4 may include a second ID reader 49b capable of reading an ID that identifies the second tool T2 placed in the second support section 43.

[0078] In the examples shown in Figures 21 and 24, when the tool temporary storage table 4 is in use position Q2, both the first support section 41 and the second support section 43 are outside the movement track OE1 of the first door 31 in a plan view. Additionally, when the tool temporary storage table 4 is in use position Q2, both the first support section 41 and the second support section 43 may be outside the movement track OE2 of the second door 33 in a plan view.

[0079] In the example shown in Figures 21 and 22 (or Figures 26 and 27), the position of the tool temporary resting table 4 can be changed between a retracted position Q1 in which the first support section 41 and the second support section 43 are stored in the magazine 2, and a usage position Q2 in which the first support section 41 and the second support section 43 are exposed from the magazine 2.

[0080] In the examples shown in Figures 21 and 24, when the tool temporary resting table 4 is in the usage position Q2, both the first support section 41 and the second support section 43 are located in front of the first wall 211 (for example, the partition 211a located between the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2) in a plan view.

[0081] In this case, since the first support section 41 and the second support section 43 are positioned close to the first opening OP1, the operator can efficiently temporarily place tools on the temporary tool stand 4 and load tools into the magazine 2 (or unload tools from the magazine 2 and temporarily place tools on the temporary tool stand 4). Furthermore, the first tool T1 supported by the first support section 41 and / or the second tool T2 supported by the second support section 43 do not obstruct the first opening OP1.

[0082] As illustrated in Figure 22, when the tool temporary resting table 4 is in the retracted position Q1, the first support compartment 41 and / or the second support compartment 43 may be positioned vertically below the first wall 211 (for example, the partition 211a located between the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2).

[0083] As illustrated in Figures 24 to 26, the tool rest 4 may be multi-stage and retractable from the magazine 2. In the example shown in Figure 25, when the tool rest 4 is pulled out from the magazine 2 in the first stage, only one of the first support compartment 41 and the second support compartment 43 is exposed from the magazine 2. In the example shown in Figure 24, when the tool rest 4 is pulled out from the magazine 2 in the second stage, both the first support compartment 41 and the second support compartment 43 are exposed from the magazine 2.

[0084] (Handle 48) In the example shown in Figure 3, the tool rest 4 is equipped with a handle 48. In the example shown in Figure 3, the handle 48 is a concave handle 48c. In other words, the tool rest 4 is equipped with a concave handle 48c. In the example shown in Figure 3, the tool rest 4 is moved from the retracted position Q1 to the usage position Q2 by pulling the handle 48 (more specifically, the concave handle 48c) in the first direction DR1.

[0085] (First example of a drawer system for tool temporary storage stand 4) In the examples shown in Figures 28 and 29, the tool rest 4 is supported by the magazine 2 so as to be able to tilt around an axis substantially parallel to the horizontal plane (hereinafter referred to as the "third axis AX3"). In this case, the tool rest 4 can be pulled out from the retracted position Q1 to the use position Q2 by tilting.

[0086] When a tilting mechanism is adopted, the storage space SP1 of the tool temporary resting table 4 in the depth direction (more specifically, the storage space SP1 of the tool temporary resting table 4 in the direction parallel to the first direction DR1) can be made more compact.

[0087] In the examples shown in Figures 28 and 29, the tilt angle around the third axis AX3 when the tool temporary resting table 4 tilts from the retracted position Q1 to the usage position Q2 is less than 90 degrees. The tilt angle around the third axis AX3 when the tool temporary resting table 4 tilts from the retracted position Q1 to the usage position Q2 may be 70 degrees or less, 60 degrees or less, or 50 degrees or less.

[0088] In the examples shown in Figures 28 and 29, the magazine 2 supports the lower end 4w of the tool rest 4 so that it can tilt around the third axis AX3.

[0089] In the example shown in Figure 28, when the tool resting table 4 is in use position Q2, the upper surface 40a of the tool resting table 4 is substantially parallel to the horizontal plane. In the example shown in Figure 29, when the tool resting table 4 is in retracted position Q1, the upper surface 40a of the tool resting table 4 is inclined with respect to both the horizontal and vertical planes.

[0090] In the example shown in Figure 29, when the temporary tool resting table 4 is in the retracted position Q1, the height of the upper end e1 of the first support section 41 is lower than the height of the lower end e2 of the first opening OP1. In the example shown in Figure 29, when the temporary tool resting table 4 is in the retracted position Q1, the height of the upper end e1 of the first support section 41 is higher than the height of the lower end e3 of the first track OB1. Alternatively, when the temporary tool resting table 4 is in the retracted position Q1, the height of the upper end e1 of the first support section 41 may be lower than the height of the lower end e3 of the first track OB1.

[0091] In the example shown in Figure 28, a storage space SP1 for a temporary tool rest 4 is formed in the magazine 2. In addition, in the example shown in Figure 28, at least a portion of the storage space SP1 is formed in a region that is higher than the lower end e3 of the first track OB1 and lower than the height of the lower end e2 of the first opening OP1.

[0092] In the example shown in Figure 29, when the tool temporary support stand 4 is in the retracted position Q1, the entire first support section 41 (more specifically, the entire first pocket 41p) is located in the first direction DR1, relative to the end e4 of the first track OB1 on the DR1 side. When the tool temporary support stand 4 is in the retracted position Q1, the entire tool temporary support stand 4 may be located in the first direction DR1, relative to the end e4 of the first track OB1 on the DR1 side.

[0093] The tool storage device 1A may include a magnet 93 that maintains the temporary tool stand 4 in the retracted position Q1. The magnet 93 is located on one of the temporary tool stand 4 and the magazine 2 and attracts the magnetic material of the other of the temporary tool stand 4 and the magazine 2 by magnetic force.

[0094] As illustrated in Figures 28 and 29, the tool storage device 1A may be equipped with a damper 95 that suppresses the increase in movement speed when the temporary tool resting table 4 moves from the retracted position Q1 to the use position Q2.

[0095] (Second example of the drawer system for tool temporary storage stand 4) In the examples shown in Figures 24 to 27, the tool rest 4 is supported by the magazine 2 so as to be able to slide in a direction substantially parallel to the horizontal plane. In this case, the tool rest 4 can be pulled out by sliding from the retracted position Q1 to the use position Q2.

[0096] As illustrated in Figure 27, the magazine 2 may include a guide rail 29 that supports the tool rest 4 in a slidable manner.

[0097] In the examples shown in Figures 26 and 27, the height of the upper end of the first support section 41 (more specifically, the height of the upper end of the first pocket 41p) is lower than the height of the lower end of the first opening OP1. The height of the upper end of the first support section 41 (more specifically, the height of the upper end of the first pocket 41p) may be higher than the height of the lower end e3 of the first track OB1, or it may be lower than the height of the lower end e3 of the first track OB1.

[0098] (Third example of the drawer system for tool temporary storage stand 4) The tool rest 4 may be supported by the magazine 2 so as to be able to pivot around a vertical axis. In other words, the tool rest 4 may be able to be pulled out from the retracted position Q1 to the usage position Q2 by pivoting around a vertical axis.

[0099] (Locking member 97) As illustrated in Figures 3 and 30, the tool storage device 1A may include a locking member 97 that prevents the temporary tool storage table 4 from being moved from the retracted position Q1 to the use position Q2. The locking member 97 may have a hexagonal socket 97h that is operated by a tool such as a hex wrench. In the example shown in Figure 30, when the hexagonal socket 97h is operated in the first rotational direction R1, the locking piece 97p of the locking member 97 moves from the unlocked position to the locked position. As a result, the locking piece 97p engages with the locked portion 27p of the magazine 2, preventing the temporary tool storage table 4 from being moved from the retracted position Q1 to the use position Q2. On the other hand, when the hexagonal socket 97h is operated in the second rotational direction R2, the locking piece 97p of the locking member 97 moves from the locked position to the unlocked position. As a result, the engagement between the locking piece 97p and the locked portion 27p of the magazine 2 is released, and the tool temporary resting table 4 is allowed to be moved from the retracted position Q1 to the usage position Q2.

[0100] If the tool storage device 1A is equipped with a locking member 97, the use of the temporary tool rest 4 can be prohibited.

[0101] (Control panel 6) The tool storage device 1A may also include an operation panel 6 for operating the magazine 2.

[0102] In the example shown in Figure 8, the tool storage device 1A (more specifically, the operation panel 6) includes a first switch 61 for operating the movement of the first group of holding parts HA (e.g., the first holding part HA1) in a direction along the first track OB1.

[0103] In the example shown in Figure 8, the control panel 6 (for example, the first switch 61 described above) is located on the first wall 211 (for example, a partition 211a placed between the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2) that defines one side of the first opening OP1 described above. In the examples shown in Figures 9 and 14, the first opening OP1 has one side that is relatively far from the first axis AX1 and the other side that is relatively close to the first axis AX1. In the examples shown in Figures 9 and 14, the first wall 211 is the wall that defines one of the two sides of the first opening OP1 that is relatively far from the first axis AX1.

[0104] When the control panel 6 is located on the first wall 211 (for example, partition 211a), the operator can sequentially and smoothly perform (1) temporarily placing tools in the first support compartment 41 located in front of the first wall 211 in a plan view, and (2) operating the control panel 6.

[0105] As illustrated in Figures 9 and 14, when the tool temporary resting table 4 is in the operating position Q2, the first support compartment 41 (more specifically, the first pocket 41p) may be located in a position that coincides with a straight line LN extending from the operation panel 6 in the first direction DR1 in a plan view. In other words, the first support compartment 41 (more specifically, the first pocket 41p) may be located directly below the space in front of the operation panel 6.

[0106] In the example shown in Figure 5, it is preferable that the operation panel 6 (for example, the first switch 61 described above) can be operated when the first opening OP1 is closed by the first door 31. In the example shown in Figure 5, the operation panel 6 (for example, the first switch 61 described above) can be operated when the first opening OP1 is closed by the first door 31 and the second opening OP2 is closed by the second door 33.

[0107] As illustrated in Figure 31, the control panel 6 may be equipped with an emergency stop button 62. When the emergency stop button 62 is operated while the first group of retaining parts HA is moving along the first track OB1, the movement of the first group of retaining parts HA stops. When the emergency stop button 62 is operated while the second group of retaining parts HB is moving along the second track OB2, the movement of the second group of retaining parts HB stops.

[0108] As illustrated in Figure 31, the control panel 6 may be equipped with a manual operation selection switch 63. In the example shown in Figure 31, manual operation of the magazine 2 becomes possible when the manual operation selection switch 63 is pressed. Manual operation of the magazine 2 may become possible when the manual operation selection switch 63 is pressed once, and manual operation of the magazine 2 may become impossible when the manual operation selection switch 63 is pressed twice. The manual operation selection switch 63 may light up when the magazine 2 becomes capable of manual operation, and turn off when the magazine 2 becomes inoperable.

[0109] If the magazine 2 comprises a first group of holding parts HA that moves along a first orbit OB1 and a second group of holding parts HB that moves along a second orbit OB2 different from the first orbit OB1, the operation panel 6 may include a changeover switch 64 for switching the target of operation between the first group of holding parts HA and the second group of holding parts HB. In the example shown in Figure 31, depending on the operation of the changeover switch 64, an arrow AR1 pointing in the direction of the first group of holding parts HA may light up depending on the selection of the first group of holding parts HA as the target of operation. Depending on the operation of the changeover switch 64, an arrow AR2 pointing in the direction of the second group of holding parts HB may light up depending on the selection of the second group of holding parts HB as the target of operation.

[0110] The control panel 6 may include an unlock switch 65 for the first door 31. In the example shown in Figure 31, the first door 31 is unlocked when the unlock switch 65 is pressed. The unlock switch 65 may light up when the first door 31 is unlocked and turn off when the first door 31 is locked. When the unlock switch 65 is pressed, both the first door 31 and the second door 33 may be unlocked.

[0111] The control panel 6 may include a tool number input key 66 (for example, a numeric keypad) and a tool number display unit 67. When a tool number is entered using the tool number input key 66, the entered tool number is displayed on the tool number display unit 67.

[0112] The control panel 6 may include a designated tool indexing key 68. In this specification, a designated tool holder is defined as a holder that holds a tool corresponding to a tool number specified by the operator. In the example shown in Figure 31, the operator can specify a tool number using a tool number input key 66. In the example shown in Figure 31, when the designated tool indexing key 68 is pressed with a specified tool number, the designated tool holder moves to a predetermined indexing position D. For example, if the designated tool holder is included in the first group of tool holders HA, the first moving device 51 moves the first group of tool holders HA along the first track OB1 so that when the designated tool indexing key 68 is pressed, the designated tool holder moves to a first indexing position D1 (see Figure 8). On the other hand, if the designated retaining part is included in the second group of retaining parts HB, the second moving device 53 moves the second group of retaining parts HB along the second track OB2 so that the designated retaining part moves to the second indexing position D2 (see Figure 8) in response to the designated tool indexing key 68 being pressed.

[0113] The tool number display unit 67 may be configured to display the number of the tool held in the holding unit located at a predetermined indexing position D. In other words, the tool number display unit 67 may be configured to selectively display the tool number entered using the tool number input key 66 and the number of the tool held in the holding unit located at the predetermined indexing position D. In the example shown in Figure 31, when the tool number entered using the tool number input key 66 is displayed on the tool number display unit 67, the first indicator lamp 69a lights up. On the other hand, when the number of the tool held in the holding unit located at the predetermined indexing position D is displayed on the tool number display unit 67, the second indicator lamp 69b lights up. Alternatively, as illustrated in Figure 33, a display unit 77 that displays the number of the tool held in the holding unit located at the predetermined indexing position D may be provided separately from the tool number display unit 67 that displays the tool number specified using the tool number input key 66.

[0114] As illustrated in Figure 31, the operation panel 6 may be equipped with a forward rotation key 71. For example, when the forward rotation key 71 is pressed, the first moving device 51 moves the first group of holding parts HA in a first movement direction DM1 (see Figure 18) along the first track OB1. More specifically, when the first group of holding parts HA is selected as the target of operation by the operation of the changeover switch 64, when the forward rotation key 71 is pressed, the first moving device 51 moves the first group of holding parts HA in a first movement direction DM1 (see Figure 18) along the first track OB1. When the second group of holding parts HB is selected as the target of operation by the operation of the changeover switch 64, when the forward rotation key 71 is pressed, the second moving device 53 may move the second group of holding parts HB in a third movement direction DM3 (see Figure 19) along the second track OB2.

[0115] The control panel 6 may be equipped with a reverse key 72. For example, when the reverse key 72 is pressed, the first moving device 51 moves the first group of retaining parts HA in a second movement direction DM2 (see Figure 18) along the first track OB1. More specifically, when the first group of retaining parts HA is selected as the target of operation by the operation of the changeover switch 64, when the reverse key 72 is pressed, the first moving device 51 moves the first group of retaining parts HA in a second movement direction DM2 (see Figure 18) along the first track OB1. When the second group of retaining parts HB is selected as the target of operation by the operation of the changeover switch 64, when the reverse key 72 is pressed, the second moving device 53 may move the second group of retaining parts HB in a fourth movement direction DM4 (see Figure 19) along the second track OB2.

[0116] If the control panel 6 is equipped with a forward rotation key 71 and / or a reverse rotation key 72, the operator can continuously check the multiple tools held in the first group of holders HA (or the multiple tools held in the second group of holders HB) through the first transparent window 317 of the first door 31 (or the second transparent window 337 of the second door 33).

[0117] When the first door 31 is in the open position, operations of the multiple switches included in the control panel 6 that involve moving the first group of retaining parts HA are disabled. When the second door 33 is in the open position, operations of the multiple switches included in the control panel 6 that involve moving the second group of retaining parts HB are disabled.

[0118] As illustrated in Figure 32, the operation panel 6 may include a display 60 for displaying tool data. The display 60 may be a touch panel display 60t.

[0119] In the example shown in Figure 32, the display 60 of the control panel 6 shows a list LT of multiple tools stored in the magazine 2. In the example shown in Figure 32, the list LT includes the tool number 81, tool name 82, and tool size 83 (e.g., tool diameter) for each of the multiple tools.

[0120] In the example shown in Figure 32, the operator can specify a tool number by selecting the desired tool from list LT. In the example shown in Figure 32, the tool with tool number "2" is selected from list LT, thereby specifying the tool with tool number "2". The tool number of the specified tool may be displayed in the tool number display unit 67.

[0121] Alternatively, as illustrated in Figure 33, the operator may specify the tool number by directly entering the tool number of the desired tool. In the examples shown in Figures 32 and 33, when the designated tool indexing key 68 is pressed with the tool number specified, the designated holder moves to a predetermined indexing position D (see Figure 8).

[0122] In the examples shown in Figures 34 and 35, the tool data DA read by the ID reader 49a of the tool temporary support stand 4 can be displayed on the display 60. For example, when the ID reader 49a of the tool temporary support stand 4 reads information stored in the memory of the first tool T1 supported in the first support section 41, the tool data DA1 of the first tool T1 is displayed on the display 60.

[0123] In the example shown in Figure 34, when the first button 75 on the operation panel 6 (for example, the first button 75 on the touch panel display 60t) is pressed, the tool data DA read by the ID reader 49a is transmitted to the machine tool control device 110 (see Figure 37) as data indicating the tool to be loaded into the magazine 2. More specifically, when the tool mounting tab 74a is selected, when the first button 75 on the operation panel 6 is pressed, the tool data DA read by the ID reader 49a is transmitted to the machine tool control device 110 as data indicating the tool to be loaded into the magazine 2.

[0124] In the example shown in Figure 35, when the second button 76 on the operation panel 6 (for example, the second button 76 on the touch panel display 60t) is pressed, the tool data DB read by the ID reader 49a is transmitted to the machine tool control device 110 (see Figure 37) as data indicating the tool that has been removed from the magazine 2. More specifically, when the tool removal tab 74b is selected, when the second button 76 on the operation panel 6 is pressed, the tool data DB read by the ID reader 49a is transmitted to the machine tool control device 110 as data indicating the tool that has been removed from the magazine 2.

[0125] When the tool temporary resting stand 4 is in the operating position Q2, the distance L1 (see Figure 36) in the vertical direction between the upper end 410u of the first support section 41 (more specifically, the first pocket 41p) and the lower end 6w of the operation panel 6 is, for example, 20 cm or more, 30 cm or more, or 35 cm or more. When the distance L1 is sufficiently large, when a long tool is supported in the first support section 41, the operation of the operation panel 6 is not obstructed by the tool.

[0126] (Cable CB) The tool storage device 1A may include a cable CB that enables communication between the operation panel 6 and other equipment (e.g., the first motor 515, the second motor 535, the control device 110, etc.). In the example shown in Figure 16, a portion of the cable CB is located inside the first wall 211 (e.g., a partition 211a located between the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2).

[0127] (Second embodiment) The machine tool 100 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 39. Figure 37 is a schematic perspective view showing the machine tool 100 in the second embodiment. Figure 38 is a schematic diagram showing a part of the machine tool 100 in the second embodiment. Figure 39 is a schematic diagram showing how the control device 110 can control multiple control target devices.

[0128] The second embodiment will primarily describe the differences from the first embodiment. On the other hand, the second embodiment will omit repetitive explanations of matters already described in the first embodiment. Therefore, it goes without saying that even if not explicitly explained in the second embodiment, matters already described in the first embodiment can be applied to the second embodiment. Conversely, all matters described in the second embodiment are applicable to the first embodiment.

[0129] As illustrated in Figure 38, the machine tool 100 in the second embodiment includes a workpiece support device 101, a machining head 103, a moving device 105, and a tool storage device 1. The machine tool 100 may also include a tool changer 107.

[0130] The workpiece support device 101 supports the workpiece W. The machining head 103 is capable of holding a tool T for machining the workpiece W. The machining head 103 is capable of holding a first tool T1 and a second tool T2 which is different from the first tool T1.

[0131] The moving device 105 moves the machining head 103 relative to the workpiece support device 101.

[0132] The tool storage device 1 may be the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment, or it may be any other tool storage device.

[0133] As illustrated in Figure 1, the tool storage device 1 comprises (1) a magazine 2 for storing multiple tools held by multiple retaining parts HA that are movable along a first track OB1, (2) a first opening OP1 formed in the magazine 2 through which the first tool T1 passes when it is loaded into the magazine 2, (3) a first door 31 that can open and close the first opening OP1, and (4) a tool temporary storage table 4 having a first support section 41 capable of supporting the first tool T1. The tool temporary storage table 4 is positioned below the first opening OP1 and is supported by the magazine 2.

[0134] The machine tool 100 in the second embodiment provides the same effects as the tool storage device 1A in the first embodiment.

[0135] (Optional additional configuration) Next, with reference to Figures 1 to 39, optional additional configurations that can be adopted in the machine tool 100 in the second embodiment will be described.

[0136] (Machine tools 100) In the example shown in Figure 38, the machine tool 100 in the second embodiment is a multi-tasking machine capable of performing multiple types of machining, including turning and milling. The machine tool 100 in the second embodiment may be a machining center (for example, a vertical machining center or a horizontal machining center) or a lathe.

[0137] In the example shown in Figure 37, the machine tool 100 includes an opening 121 into which a workpiece can be loaded into the machining area, and a door 123 that can open and close the opening 121. In this specification, the side on which the opening 121 is located is defined as the front side FS (i.e., the front side of the machine tool), and the side opposite to the side on which the opening 121 is located is defined as the rear side (i.e., the rear side of the machine tool). In the example shown in Figure 37, the first opening OP1 of the tool storage device 1 is located on the front side FS. In other words, in the example shown in Figure 37, the first opening OP1 of the tool storage device 1 is located on the same side as the opening 121 into which a workpiece can be loaded into the machining area. More specifically, the first opening OP1 of the tool storage device 1 is located on the first direction DR1 side of the machine tool 100, and the opening 121 into which a workpiece can be loaded into the machining area is located on the first direction DR1 side of the machine tool 100. Furthermore, in the example shown in Figure 37, the position of the temporary tool rest 4 can be changed between a retracted position Q1 in which the first support section 41 is stored in the magazine 2 and a usage position Q2 in which the first support section 41 is exposed from the magazine 2 (see Figure 5).

[0138] When both opening 121 and the first opening OP1 are located on the front side FS, the distance that operators need to travel when loading and unloading tools and workpieces is reduced. In addition, since the temporary tool stand 4 can be stored in the retracted position Q1, the temporary tool stand 4 does not get in the way of the operator's movement.

[0139] Alternatively, the first opening OP1 of the tool storage device 1 may be located on the rear side. In other words, the first opening OP1 of the tool storage device 1 may be located on the opposite side from the opening 121 through which the workpiece can be brought into the machining area.

[0140] (Work support device 101) In the example shown in Figure 38, the workpiece support device 101 comprises a chuck 101a for holding the workpiece W and a chuck rotating device 101b for rotating the chuck 101a around a rotation axis. Alternatively, or additionally, the workpiece support device 101 may also include a table for supporting the workpiece. Furthermore, the workpiece support device 101 may also include a table rotating device for rotating the table around a rotation axis.

[0141] (Processing head 103) In the example shown in Figure 38, the machining head 103 includes a rotary drive device 103b that rotates the tool T around an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tool (hereinafter referred to as the "fourth axis AX4"). In the example shown in Figure 38, the workpiece is machined by the tool T when it comes into contact with the workpiece as the tool T rotates around the fourth axis AX4. Alternatively, the machining head 103 may hold a turning tool. In this case, the turning tool comes into contact with the workpiece W while the workpiece W and the chuck 101a holding the workpiece W are rotating around the rotation axis. In this way, the workpiece W is machined by the turning tool.

[0142] (Mobile device 105) In the example shown in Figure 38, the moving device 105 includes a machining head moving device 106 for moving the machining head 103. The machining head moving device 106 may include a first linear motion device 106a for moving the machining head 103 along the vertical direction. Alternatively or additionally, the machining head moving device 106 may include a second linear motion device 106b for moving the machining head 103 along the horizontal direction. Alternatively or additionally, the machining head moving device 106 may include a tilting device 106c for tilting the machining head 103.

[0143] Alternatively, or additionally, the moving device 105 may include a workpiece moving device that linearly moves the chuck 101a (or a table supporting the workpiece W) that holds the workpiece W.

[0144] (Tool changer 107) The machine tool 100 may include a tool changer 107 that can exchange a tool T held in the machining head 103 for another tool taken out of the tool storage device 1. The tool changer 107 may include a tool changer arm 108 having a first gripping portion 108a capable of gripping a tool and a second gripping portion 108b capable of gripping another tool. The tool changer 107 may also include an arm rotating device 109a for rotating the tool changer arm 108 and an arm moving device 109b for moving the tool changer arm 108 linearly.

[0145] (Control device 110) As illustrated in Figure 37, the machine tool 100 may include a control device 110 that controls the tool storage device 1 and the moving device 105. The control device 110 may also control the machining head 103 (more specifically, the rotary drive device 103b). The control device 110 may also control the workpiece support device 101 (more specifically, the chuck rotating device 101b). The control device 110 may also control the tool changing device 107 (more specifically, the arm rotating device 109a and the arm moving device 109b).

[0146] As illustrated in Figure 39, the control device 110 includes a hardware processor 111 (hereinafter simply referred to as "processor 111"), a memory 112, a communication circuit 114, and an input device 116t (e.g., a touch panel display 116). The processor 111, the memory 112, the communication circuit 114, and the input device 116t are connected to each other via a bus 118. Data necessary for machining the workpiece W (e.g., workpiece data including shape data and machining position data of the workpiece W) may be input to the control device 110 via the input device 116t, or may be input to the control device 110 from another computer via the communication circuit 114. Note that the input device 116t is not limited to a touch panel display 116. For example, the control device 110 may include an input device such as a button, switch, lever, pointing device, or keyboard, and a display that displays the data or other information input to the input device.

[0147] The control device 110 generates multiple control commands by executing the machining program PM stored in the memory 112. The communication circuit 114 transmits the multiple control commands generated by the control device 110 to the controlled equipment, such as the mobile device 105. In this way, the control device 110 can control the controlled equipment, such as the mobile device 105.

[0148] The control device 110 may control the tool storage device 1, the moving device 105, and the tool changer 107. For example, the control device 110 executes a machining program PM stored in memory 112, thereby transmitting a tool rotation command S1 to the tool storage device 1 (more specifically, the first moving device 51 and / or the second moving device 53) via an amplifier (not shown in Figure 39), a movement command S2 to the moving device 105 (more specifically, the machining head moving device 106), and a tool change command S3 to the tool changer 107.

[0149] Upon receiving the tool rotation command S1, the tool storage device 1 (more specifically, the first moving device 51 and / or the second moving device 53) moves the first designated tool specified by the machining program PM toward the tool changer 107. Upon receiving the movement command S2, the moving device 105 (more specifically, the machining head moving device 106) moves the machining head 103 toward the tool changer 107. Upon receiving the tool change command S3, the tool changer 107 exchanges the tool held in the machining head 103 with the first designated tool taken out of the tool storage device 1.

[0150] In the example shown in Figure 39, memory 112 includes a storage tool database 112a. The storage tool database 112a stores the tool data DT for each of the multiple tools stored in magazine 2.

[0151] In the example shown in Figure 39, the control device 110 can communicate with the operation panel 6. For example, the control device 110 receives tool data DA read by the ID reader 49a from the operation panel 6. The control device 110 either registers the tool data DA received from the operation panel 6 in the stored tool database 112a, or stores it in memory 112 as data that should be registered in the stored tool database 112a. In the latter case, the tool data DA is later registered in the stored tool database 112a after approval by the operator.

[0152] For example, the control device 110 transmits a list LT of multiple tools stored in the magazine 2 in response to a request from the operation panel 6. The processor 6p of the operation panel 6 displays the received list LT on the display 60.

[0153] For example, the control panel 6 transmits the tool data DA, read by the ID reader 49a, to the control device 110 as data indicating the tool to be loaded into the magazine 2. In this case, the control device 110 registers the tool data DA received from the control panel 6 in the stored tool database 112a. Alternatively, the control device 110 may store the tool data DA received from the control panel 6 in memory 112 as data to be registered in the stored tool database 112a. In this case, the tool data DA is later registered in the stored tool database 112a after approval by the operator.

[0154] For example, the control panel 6 transmits the tool data DB read by the ID reader 49a to the control device 110 as data indicating a tool that has been removed from the magazine 2. In this case, the control device 110 deletes the tool data DB received from the control panel 6 from the stored tool database 112a. Alternatively, the control device 110 may store the tool data DB received from the control panel 6 in memory 112 as data to be deleted from the stored tool database 112a. In this case, the tool data DB is deleted from the stored tool database 112a later after approval by the operator.

[0155] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments or modifications described above, and it is clear that each embodiment or modification can be appropriately modified or changed within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, the various technologies used in each embodiment or modification can be applied to other embodiments or other modifications, as long as no technical inconsistencies arise. In addition, any optional additional configurations in each embodiment or modification can be omitted as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0156] 1, 1A…Tool storage device, 2…Magazine, 4…Tool temporary stand, 4w…Lower end of tool temporary stand, 6…Operation panel, 6p…Processor, 6w…Lower end of operation panel, 21…Frame structure, 23…Back of magazine, 27p…Locking part, 29…Guide rail, 31…First door, 33…Second door, 40a…Top surface of tool temporary stand, 41…First support compartment, 41p…First pocket, 43…Second support compartment, 43p…Second pocket, 48…Handle, 48c…Recessed handle, 49a…ID reader, 49b…Second ID reader, 51…First moving device, 53…Second moving device, 60…Dis Play, 60t...Touch panel display, 61...First switch, 62...Emergency stop button, 63...Manual operation selection switch, 64...Toggle switch, 65...Unlock switch, 66...Tool number input key, 67...Tool number display unit, 68...Specified tool indexing key, 69a...First indicator lamp, 69b...Second indicator lamp, 71...Forward rotation key, 72...Reverse rotation key, 74a...Tool mounting tab, 74b...Tool removal tab, 75...First button, 76...Second button, 77...Display unit, 81...Tool number, 82...Tool name, 83...Tool size, 90...Storage shelf, 91...Shelf board, 91a...First shelf board, 91b...Second shelf, 93...Magnet, 95...Damper, 97...Locking member, 97h...Hexagonal hole, 97p...Locking piece, 100...Machine tool, 101...Work support device, 101a...Chuck, 101b...Chuck rotation device, 103...Machining head, 103b...Rotation drive device, 105...Moving device, 106...Machining head moving device, 106a...First linear motion device, 106b...Second linear motion device, 106c...Tilting device, 107...Tool changer, 108...Tool changer arm, 108a...First gripping part, 108b...Second gripping part, 109a...Arm rotation device, 109b...Arm moving device, 1 10...Control device, 111...Processor, 111...Hardware processor, 112...Memory, 112a...Storage tool database, 114...Communication circuit, 116...Display with touch panel, 116t...Input device, 118...Bus, 121...Opening, 123...Door, 211...First wall, 211a...Partition, 213...Second wall, 214...First upper frame, 215...First lower frame, 216...Third wall, 217...Second upper frame, 218...Second lower frame, 311...Outer side of first door, 313...Inner side of first door, 317...First transparent window, 319...First handle,331...Outer side of the second door, 333...Inner side of the second door, 337...Second transparent window, 339...Second handle, 410u...Upper end of the first support compartment, 511...First chain, 513...First sprocket, 515...First motor, 531...Second chain, 533...Second sprocket, 535...Second motor, AR1...Arrow, AR2...Arrow, AX1...First shaft, AX2...Second shaft, AX3...Third shaft, AX4...Fourth shaft, CB ...cable, D...indexing position, D1...first indexing position, D2...second indexing position, DA...tool data, DA1...tool data for the first tool, DM1...first movement direction, DM2...second movement direction, DM3...third movement direction, DM4...fourth movement direction, DR1...first direction, DR2...second direction, DT...tool data, FS...front side, GL1...first guide rail, GL2...second guide rail, HA...holding part, HA1... HB...Holding part, HB1...Second holding part, LN...Straight line, LT...List, OB1...First track, OB1-1...Circular track, OB2...Second track, OE1...Movement track of the first door, OE2...Movement track of the second door, OP1...First opening, OP2...Second opening, P1...First position, P2...Second position, P3...Third position, P4...Fourth position, PM...Machining program, Q1...Retracted position, Q2...Use position, R1...First rotation method Direction, R2...Second rotation direction, RG1...First area, RG2...Second area, S1...Tool rotation command, S2...Movement command, S3...Tool change command, SP1...Storage space, T...Tool, T1...First tool, T2...Second tool, Te...Tip, Th...Tool holder, Tm...Tool body, Ts...Shank, W...Workpiece, e1...Upper end of first support section, e2...Lower end of first opening, e3...Lower end of first track, e4...End of first direction side of first track,

Claims

1. A magazine for storing multiple tools, which are held by multiple retaining parts that are movable along a first orbit, A first opening is formed in the magazine through which the first tool passes when the first tool is loaded into the magazine, A first door that can open and close the first opening, A temporary tool stand having a first support section capable of supporting the first tool, It is equipped with, The tool rest is positioned below the first opening and is supported by the magazine. Tool storage device.

2. The device is equipped with an operating panel for operating the aforementioned magazine, The magazine comprises a first wall that defines one side of the first opening, The control panel is located on the first wall. The tool storage device according to claim 1.

3. The second opening formed in the magazine, A second door that can open and close the second opening, A partition is placed between the first opening and the second opening. It is equipped with, When the tool temporary resting platform is in use, the first support compartment is located in front of the partition in a plan view. The tool storage device according to claim 1.

4. The outer side of the first door is supported by the magazine so as to be able to pivot about a first axis substantially parallel to the vertical direction. The outer side of the second door is supported by the magazine so as to be able to pivot about a second axis substantially parallel to the vertical direction. When the tool temporary resting platform is in the usage position, the first support compartment is outside the movement path of the first door in a plan view. When the tool temporary resting platform is in the usage position, the first support compartment is outside the movement path of the second door in a plan view. The tool storage device according to claim 3.

5. The device is equipped with an operating panel for operating the aforementioned magazine, The control panel is positioned in the partition. The tool storage device according to claim 3.

6. The aforementioned magazine, A first holding part that moves along the first track and is capable of holding the first tool, A second holding part moves along a second track and is capable of holding the first tool or other tools, Equipped with, The first door is capable of opening and closing the first opening that allows access to the first retaining portion, The second door is capable of opening and closing the second opening that allows access to the second retaining portion. The tool storage device according to claim 3.

7. The position of the tool temporary resting stand can be changed between a retracted position in which the first support section is stored in the magazine and a usage position in which the first support section is exposed from the magazine. The tool storage device according to claim 3.

8. The position of the tool temporary resting stand can be changed between a retracted position in which the first support section is stored in the magazine and a usage position in which the first support section is exposed from the magazine. The magazine comprises a first wall that defines one side of the first opening, When the tool temporary resting platform is in the usage position, the first support section is located in front of the first wall in a plan view. The tool storage device according to claim 1.

9. The tool temporary storage stand includes an ID reader capable of reading an ID that identifies the first tool placed in the first support section. A tool storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The tool rest is supported by the magazine so as to be able to tilt about an axis substantially parallel to the horizontal plane. A tool storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

11. The first orbit includes a circular arc orbit, The magazine has a storage space for the temporary tool stand. The storage space is located in the vicinity of the aforementioned circular arc trajectory. A tool storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

12. The tool temporary resting stand has a second support section capable of supporting a second tool. A tool storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

13. A workpiece support device that supports the workpiece, A machining head capable of holding a tool for machining the aforementioned workpiece, A moving device for moving the processing head relative to the workpiece support device, Tool storage device and It is equipped with, The aforementioned tool storage device is A magazine for storing multiple tools, which are held by multiple retaining parts that are movable along a first orbit, A first opening is formed in the magazine through which the first tool passes when the first tool is loaded into the magazine, A first door that can open and close the first opening, A temporary tool stand having a first support section capable of supporting the first tool, Equipped with, The tool rest is positioned below the first opening and is supported by the magazine. Machine tools.

14. An opening into which the aforementioned workpiece can be brought into the processing area, The aforementioned opening is a door that can be opened and closed. It is equipped with, When the side on which the opening exists is defined as the front side, the first opening of the tool storage device is provided on the front side, The position of the tool temporary resting stand can be changed between a retracted position in which the first support section is stored in the magazine and a usage position in which the first support section is exposed from the magazine. The machine tool according to claim 13.

15. The system further comprises a control device for controlling the tool storage device and the moving device, The aforementioned tool storage device is An ID reader capable of reading tool data including an ID that identifies the first tool, The control panel for operating the magazine and Equipped with, The control device is capable of communicating with the operation panel, The control device receives the tool data read by the ID reader from the operation panel. The machine tool according to claim 13 or 14.

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