TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present disclosure relates generally to a drilling machine. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to drilling apparatus that can hold one or more work pieces at a predefined angular position for performing machine operations on the work piece.
BACKGROUND
[002] The background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] At present, machine operations such as drilling and the like to be performed on a work piece can only be performed in a single axis/direction due to the unavailability of adjustable work bench. It is very difficult if the work piece is to be machined at a specific angle. It becomes very difficult or cumbersome to install a pad on the table at a specific inclination, and the angle of the pad and the work piece need to be processed every time the angle of operation on the work piece needs to be changed. However, since the pad can only satisfy the machine operations of one angle, different pads are used for different inclinations, that adds to the cost of the device. Further, frequent replacement of the pad results in low production efficiency.Drilling operations can only be performed in a single axis or at an angle perpendicular to the workbench. In order to drill on other faces, we have to hold and clamp the work piece many times manually or we have to use various fixtures. Other solution involve designing and manufacturing of different fixtures for different jobs and angles which can take lots of time and effort or changing angle of drill bit but that will result in shear of job and drill bit, vibration forces are not stable.
[004] Efforts have been made in the related art to provide a work bench/table that if we have to machine operate a work piece at an angle the work bench can be positioned in accordance with it, that could potentially solve above stated problem and provide a solution for machine operating work piece fixed to a work bench at any axis. For example Denmark Patent number DE2020060146878 discloses a work-piece clamping unit having a machine table holding the work-piece is either attached to or integrated in the surface of a spherical base accommodated in a complementary space at a stator housing and held in place by a ring. The surface of the sphere is provided with several rows of permanent magnets acting in
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combination with coils located at the inner surface of the space and connected to a control unit directing the motion of the sphere in a pre-programmed way. However, arrangement disclosed in the patent document is limited by a maximum rotational capability of up to an angle of 50oand has much complexity.
[005] European Patent number EP0461994A1 discloses a clamp holding system for a work piece that comprises a sphere which can oscillate in a limited manner in a spherical housing of a thrust base and which on the outside comprises a bearing flat to be applied under pressure to the work piece characterized in that two opposed cylindrical counter bores, one with a flat bottom and the other with a spherical bottom, are practiced first in the sphere opposite its outer flat surface to be applied to the work piece to be clamped and the second axially in the base of the spherical housing receiving the truncated sphere support, mobility the bearing sphere being limited by an abutment ball housed in the volume defined by the two counter bores opposite. The arrangement disclosed in the patent document has no mechanism for locking the work-piece at its position and the system is not capable of holding larger work pieces.
[006] Chinese Patent number CN203945133 discloses an angle adjustable working table comprises a working table body, a fixed part and a rotary part, wherein the fixed part consists of two vertical plates; a slope angle is formed at the top of each vertical plate; a rotary groove is formed between the two vertical plates; the rotary part consists of two semi-circular supporting plates fixedly arranged at the back of the working table body and is positioned in the rotary groove; a driving gear is arranged at the middle part of a force applying shaft and is meshed with a semi-circular gear at the back of the working table body; the working table body and the rotary part rotate in the rotary groove by rotating the force applying shaft so as to adjust the angle of the working table body. The arrangement disclosed in the patent document has no locking mechanism for holding the work-piece on its position.
[007] As can be seen, prior art references teach different types of mechanisms and arrangements for a work bench that can be adjusted to hold the work piece in the direction of machine operation. However, none of them provides a work bench that can be adjusted in a wider range of angles for machine operations and can also lock the work piece at a specific angular position.
[008] There is, therefore, a need to provide a drilling apparatus that allows machining operations to be performed on a work piece at a various angular positions of the work piece with respect to base.
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OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0010] it is a general object of the present disclosure is to provide a drilling apparatus.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a drilling apparatus that allow performing machining operations on a work piece at various predefined angular positions with respect to base.
[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a drilling apparatus that can be adjusted at a predefined angle to perform machine operation on a work piece fixed to it that is easy and economical to manufacture and operate.
[0013] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a drilling apparatus with draining system that allow supply of coolant to reduce the temperature during/after machining operations.
[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a drilling apparatus with draining system that allow washing out of the debris generated from machining operations.
SUMMARY
[0015] The present disclosure relates generally to a drilling machine. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to drilling apparatus that can hold one or more work pieces at a predefined angular position for performing machine operations on the work piece.
[0016] An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a drilling apparatus that allow machining of the workpiece at various angles. An aspect of the present disclosure includes a bed adapted for holding one or more work pieces for machining operation; and a base adapted for supporting the bed, wherein the bed is slidably supported on the base such that the bed is free to move at predefined angular positions with respect to the base to facilitate machining operation of the work piece at various positions.
[0017] In an aspect, the base comprises a plurality of ball shaped projections extended outwards to slidably support the bed on the base.
[0018] In an aspect, the bed having a perforated outer surface such that the plurality of ball shaped projections of the base gets entered into a plurality of holes of the perforated outer surface of the base to support the base, and wherein the plurality of ball shaped projections are also configured to reduce vibration of the bed during machining.
[0019] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises a first lock for fixing the work piece on the bed. 4
[0020] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises a plurality of second locks configured with the base for locking the bed at a predefined position.
[0021] In an aspect, each of plurality of the second locks comprises a plurality of spring-loaded self-locking pins, and wherein the spring-loaded self-locking pins get engage with a plurality of holes of the perforated outer surface of the bed for holding the bed at the predefined angular position.
[0022] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises at least one scale having a pointer to facilitate adjustment of the bed at the predefined angular position.
[0023] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises a drainage system to supply a coolant fluid medium for cooling a machining tool of the apparatus and the work piece, and wherein the drainage system is also adapted to wash out derbies from the work piece.
In an aspect, the bed is of a hemispherical shaped and the base has a hemispherical indent on top of it to slidably support the bed on it.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure
[0025] FIGs. 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary representation of side views of the proposed drilling apparatus at 0o rotation and 90orotation of the bed respectively in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary representation of top view of the base of the proposed drilling apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 3A and 3B illustrates exemplary representation of top view and side view respectively of the plurality of second locks provided in the base of the proposed drilling apparatus configured for locking the bed at a predefined angular positionin accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 4 illustrates exemplary side view of the proposed drilling apparatus with a circular scale arrangement to adjust the work piece at a predefined angular position in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0030] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0031] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human operators.
[0032] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[0033] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0034] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0035] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These 6
exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[0036] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[0037] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in various configurations. In some embodiments, the systems may be configured as a distributed system where one or more components of the system are distributed across one or more networks in a cloud computing system. 7
[0038] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0039] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0040] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0041] The present disclosure relates generally to a drilling machine. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to drilling apparatus that can hold one or more work pieces at a predefined angular position for performing machine operations on the work piece.
[0042] An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a drilling apparatus that allow machining of the workpiece at various angles. An aspect of the present disclosure includes a bed adapted for holding one or more work pieces for machining operation; and a base adapted for supporting the bed, wherein the bed is slidably supported on the base such that the bed is free to move at predefined angular positions with respect to the base to facilitate machining operation of the work piece at various positions.
[0043] In an aspect, the base comprises a plurality of ball shaped projections extended outwards to slidably support the bed on the base.
[0044] In an aspect, the bed having a perforated outer surface such that the plurality of ball shaped projections of the base gets entered into a plurality of holes of the perforated outer surface of the base to support the base, and wherein the plurality of ball shaped projections are also configured to reduce vibration of the bed during machining.
[0045] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises a first lock for fixing the work piece on the bed. 8
[0046] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises a plurality of second locks configured with the base for locking the bed at a predefined position.
[0047] In an aspect, each of plurality of the second locks comprises a plurality of spring-loaded self-locking pins, and wherein the spring-loaded self-locking pins get engage with a plurality of holes of the perforated outer surface of the bed for holding the bed at the predefined angular position.
[0048] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises at least one scale having a pointer to facilitate adjustment of the bed at the predefined angular position.
[0049] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises a drainage system to supply a coolant fluid medium for cooling a machining tool of the apparatus and the work piece, and wherein the drainage system is also adapted to wash out derbies from the work piece.
[0050] In an aspect, the bed is of a hemispherical shaped and the base has a hemispherical indent on top of it to slidably support the bed on it.
[0051] FIGs. 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary representation of side views of the proposed drilling apparatus at 0o rotation and 90orotation of the bed respectively in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0052] As shown in FIG. 1A, the drilling apparatus 100 can have two work pieces 103-1 and 103-2 (collectively referred to as work pieces 103 and individually referred to as workpiece 103) fixed on top of the flat surface side of the bed 102, where the bed 102 is slidably fixed on the base 101 to allow rotation of the work piece 103 at predefined angles.
[0053] In an embodiment, the bed 102 of the drilling apparatus 100 having work pieces 103 fixed on it can be rotated at a predefined angle with respect to the base. As shown in FIG. 1B, bed 102 is rotated at an angle of 90o on one side with respect to the base 101, thus providing a wide range of angle of operations on the work piece 103. At any angular position, the disclosed drilling apparatus 100 also provides ease of removal of the work piece 103 from the bed 102, or again fixing the work piece 103 on to the bed for machining operations.
[0054] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary representation of top view of the base of the proposed drilling apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0055] As shown in FIG. 2, the crater or indent of the base 101 has a plurality of ball shaped projections (interchangeably referred to as balls 104 hereinafter) extending on its surface to facilitate the sliding of bed 102 on top of the base 101.
[0056] In an embodiment, the bed 102 can include, but notlimited to a hemispherical shape as shown in various figures. In an embodiment, the bed 102 can have a perforated outer surface with a plurality of holes. The bed 102 with perforated holes placed over the balls 104
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of the base 101 such that the balls 104 to facilitate the sliding movement of the bed 102 over the base 101. Further, the work piece 103 can be rotated at a predefined angular position depending upon the rotation of the bed 102 over the base 101.
[0057] FIG. 3A and 3B illustrates exemplary representation of top view and side view respectively of the plurality of second locks provided in the base of the proposed drilling apparatus configured for locking the bed at a predefined angular positionin accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0058] In an embodiment, a plurality of second locks105-1, 105-2, 105-3 and 105-4 (collectively referred to as second locks 105 and individually referred to as second lock 105)can be positioned at a plurality of positions on the base 101 such that the bed 102 can be rotated and locked at any predefined angular position in all directions. Further, the second locks can engage with the plurality of holes 104 of the perforated outer surface of the bed 102 by a lock and key mechanism for holding the bed at a predefined angular position.
[0059] In an exemplary embodiment, four second locks105can be positioned around the circumferential inner edges of the top of the base 101, projecting outward towards the bed 102 as shown in FIG. 3A. Further as shown in FIG. 3B, two second locks 105-5 and 105-6can be positioned at certain angle with respect to the vertical axis of the base 101 and one more second lock 105-7 is positioned on the bottom of the base 101, projecting upward toward the bed 102.
[0060] In an embodiment, the second locks 105 provided in the base 101 can include one or moresecond locks 105 positioned at multiple positions on the base 101, projecting outward toward the bed 102 such that the second locks 105 can engage with the plurality of holes of the perforated outer surface of the bed 102 providing the locking mechanism of the work piece for the disclosed drilling apparatus 100.
[0061] FIG. 4 illustrates exemplary side view of the proposed drilling apparatus with a circular scale arrangement to adjust the work piece at a predefined angular position in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0062] As shown, the outer side of the base 101 is provided with a circular scale 106 with a pointer 107 fixed on it to adjust the rotation of the bed 102 along with the work piece 103 attached to it. Also, the circular scale 106 shows the angle at which the bed has been rotated with respect to the base 101.
[0063] In an embodiment, the disclosed base 101 of the drilling apparatus 100can comprise a circular scale 106 with a pointer 107 on each of the four sides of the base 101 to facilitate the adjustment of the bed 102 at a predefined angular position. The rotation of the 10
pointer 107 actuates the angular position of the bed 102 with respect to the base 101 by a rack and pinion arrangement (not shown in figures).
[0064] Thus, the present disclosure provides a drilling apparatus with one or more work pieces attached to it to perform machine operation on the work piece at a predefined angular position. The drilling apparatus comprising a bed configured to hold one or more work pieces, and a base with the balls 103 over it adapted to support the bed over it, wherein the bed is slidably supported on the base such that the bed is free to move at predefined angular positions with respect to the base to facilitate drilling operation on the one or more work pieces 103 at various locations on the work piece 103.
[0065] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0066] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C …. and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0067] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable 11
people having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0068] The present disclosure provides a drilling apparatus.
[0069] The present disclosure provides a drilling apparatus that allow performing machining operations on a work piece at various predefined angular positions with respect to base.
[0070] The present disclosure provides a drilling apparatus that can be adjusted at a predefined angle to perform machine operation on a work piece fixed to it that is easy and economical to manufacture and operate.
[0071] The present disclosure provides a drilling apparatus with draining system that allow supply of coolant to reduce the temperature during/after machining operations.
[0072] The present disclosure provides a drilling apparatus with draining system that allow washing out of the debris generated from machining operations.

We Claim:
1. An apparatus comprising:
a bed adapted for holding one or more work pieces for machining operation; and
a base adapted for supporting the bed,
wherein the bed is slidably supported on the base such that the bed is free to move at predefined angular positions with respect to the base to facilitate machining operation of the work piece at various positions.
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base comprises a plurality of ball shaped projections extended outwards to slidably support the bed on the base.
3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bed having a perforated outer surface such that the plurality of ball shaped projections of the base gets entered into a plurality of holes of the perforated outer surface of the base to support the base, and wherein the plurality of ball shaped projections are also configured to reduce vibration of the bed during machining.
4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises a first lock for fixing the work piece on the bed.
5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises a plurality of second locks configured with the base for locking the bed at a predefined position.
6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein each of plurality of the second locks comprises a plurality of second lockss, and wherein the second lockss get engage with a plurality of holes of the perforated outer surface of the bed for holding the bed at the predefined angular position.
7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one scale having a pointer to facilitate adjustment of the bed at the predefined angular position.
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8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises a drainage system to supply a coolant fluid medium for cooling a machining tool of the apparatus and the work piece, and wherein the drainage system is also adapted to wash out derbies from the work piece.
9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bed is of a hemispherical shaped.
10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the base has a hemispherical indent on top of it to slidably support the bed on it.