Monolithic Machine Block for Tool Sharpening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing grinding machines are complex, require large floor space, and are not easily adaptable to specific machining situations, making them inefficient and costly for users who need machines tailored to specific tasks.
Innovation Solution
A compact, monolithic machine block with angled functional surfaces and linear guides that allow for flexible positioning of the workpiece and machining unit, enabling easy adaptation to various machining tasks and reducing the need for complex structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If traditional grinding machines with portal or tower designs are used, then machining capability is achieved, but device complexity and floor space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the workpiece support arrangement and machining unit onto a single monolithic machine block, eliminating the need for separate portal or tower structures. This merging of previously distributed components into one integrated unit directly reduces both device complexity and floor space requirements while maintaining all necessary machining capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes angled functional surfaces on the monolithic machine block to arrange guides and supports in three-dimensional space efficiently. By employing surfaces at angles to each other rather than traditional orthogonal arrangements, the design achieves compact positioning of multiple components without increasing floor space footprint
2Adaptability or versatility
If universal grinding machines are designed to handle multiple machining situations, then versatility is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs pivotable workpiece support arrangements and pivotable machining units that can be adjusted to different angles and positions. This dynamic adjustability allows the same compact machine structure to adapt to various machining situations without requiring multiple specialized machines or complex fixed configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The monolithic machine block design with angled functional surfaces provides a universal platform where the same basic structure can perform multiple machining operations. The pivotable components and adjustable supports enable one machine to replace what would traditionally require multiple specialized machines, reducing overall system complexity
3Area of stationary object
If compact monolithic design is used, then floor space is reduced, but accessibility of components may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the monolithic machine block into distinct functional surfaces and modular components such as separate workpiece support arrangements and machining units. This segmentation allows each component to be accessed and operated independently despite the compact integrated design, maintaining ease of operation while achieving space savings
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a device (10) for machining work pieces, particularly for sharpening tools with cutters for cutting-machining, such as for example drills, milling tools or the like, the device (10) comprising a monolithic machine block (12) with at least two functional surfaces (14, 16) disposed at an angle with respect to each other, a work piece support arrangement (18) for clamping-in a work piece (38) to be machined, a machining unit (20), on which at least one tool (66, 68, 70) can be attached to machine the work piece (38), and a support (22), on which the machining unit (20) can be displaceably attached, wherein on a first functional surface (14) of the two functional surfaces (14, 16) of the machine block (12) the machine block (12) has at least one first linear guide (24, 26) for guiding a work piece support arrangement (18) along at least one first guide axis (X1), and on the second functional surface (16) of the two functional surfaces (14, 16) of the machine block (12) the machine block has at least one second linear guide (40, 42) for guiding the support (22) for the machining unit (20) along at least one second guide axis (Z1), the first functional surface (14) or the second functional surface (16) being allocated at least one third linear guide (46, 48) for guiding the work piece support arrangement (18) or the machining unit (20) along a third guide axis (Y1), the machining unit (20) being displaceable relative to the support (22), the first, second and third guide axes (X1, Y1, Z1) each extending inclined with respect to the other, the work piece support arrangement (18) being formed with a first axis of rotation (A1) for rotating the work piece (38) and the machining unit (20) or the work piece support arrangement (18) being pivotable about at least one second axis of rotation (C1, C2, B1).