Tooling plate for clamping an oil tank

Abstract

The application discloses a tool plate for clamping an oil tank, comprising a tool base plate, a tool tray module, an automatic docking electrical module, a positioning module, an oil tank clamping module and a detection module; the automatic docking electrical module is sleeved on the tool base plate; the first end of the positioning module and the first end of the oil tank clamping module are fixedly connected with the tool base plate, the second end of the positioning module is in contact with the lower surface of the oil tank and is matched with the shape of the contact surface of the lower surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the positioning module is connected with the lower surface of the oil tank; the second end of the oil tank clamping module is clamped on the upper surface of the oil tank; the tool tray module and the detection module are arranged at the edge of the tool base plate. When the oil tank is subjected to flow processing, the oil tank is accurately positioned and firmly placed, so that the welding quality and processing efficiency of the oil tank are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of intelligent processing automation, and in particular to a tooling plate for clamping an oil tank. BACKGROUND

[0002] Compared with iron fuel tanks, plastic fuel tanks have the following significant advantages: light weight (the wall thickness of an iron fuel tank is at least 1.2 mm, the average wall thickness of a plastic fuel tank is 4 mm, the density of iron is 7.8, and the density of an iron fuel tank is 8 after anti-rust treatment on the outer surface, while the density of the plastic fuel tank material HDPE is about 0.95, so an iron fuel tank of the same volume is about 2.5 times heavier than a plastic fuel tank), acid / alkali corrosion resistance, rust resistance, full utilization of vehicle body space, self-rebound after impact without permanent deformation, and no electric spark during grinding or impact to cause explosion accidents. In addition, plastic fuel tanks have long service life, low production and manufacturing cost, and many other advantages. The above advantages have been widely recognized in the automotive industry, and plastic fuel tanks replacing iron fuel tanks and multi-layer fuel tanks replacing single-layer fuel tanks are the mainstream direction of automotive development.

[0003] However, prior art document 1 (CN108213983A) discloses a modular plastic tank processing equipment, which is provided with multiple workbenches on the processing equipment rack, workbench plates on the multiple workbenches, positioning blocks on the workbench plates, and head adjustment mechanisms on the processing equipment rack. The number of processing equipment is two or more, and the processing head is a punching head, a welding head, a punching head, a riveting head, a marking head or any other type. The work platform is provided with positioning blocks and an electrical control cabinet, but there is no detection module to detect the positioning effect of the positioning blocks, and there is no corresponding clamping mechanism to fix the plastic tank during flow processing, so that the plastic tank falls off during flow processing, affecting the processing progress and reducing the production efficiency. SUMMARY

[0004] The technical problem solved by the present application is to provide a tooling plate for clamping an oil tank that can improve the processing efficiency of the oil tank.

[0005] In one aspect, the present application discloses a tool plate for clamping an oil tank, comprising a tool base plate, a tool tray module, an automatic docking electrical module, a positioning module, an oil tank clamping module and a detection module; the automatic docking electrical module is sleeved on the tool base plate; the first end of the positioning module and the first end of the oil tank clamping module are fixedly connected with the tool base plate, the second end of the positioning module is in contact with the lower surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the oil tank clamping module is clamped on the upper surface of the oil tank; the tool tray module and the detection module are arranged at the edge of the tool base plate.

[0006] Preferably, the positioning module comprises first and second positioning columns, third and fourth positioning columns, fifth and sixth positioning columns, seventh and eighth positioning columns, and ninth and tenth positioning columns; the ninth and tenth positioning columns are arranged on opposite sides of the center line of the tool base plate, and the first and second positioning columns, the third and fourth positioning columns, the fifth and sixth positioning columns, and the seventh and eighth positioning columns are arranged on opposite sides of the center line.

[0007] Preferably, the oil tank clamping module comprises a first clamping unit; the first clamping unit comprises a first clamping column and a first clamping arm; the first end of the first clamping column is fixedly connected with the tool base plate, and the second end of the first clamping column is movably connected with the first clamping arm; a first locking piece is arranged on the first clamping arm, the first end of the first locking piece is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the first locking piece is detachably connected with the first clamping arm.

[0008] Preferably, the first locking piece is arranged at the center of the oil tank.

[0009] Preferably, the oil tank clamping module further comprises a second clamping unit; the second clamping unit comprises a second clamping column and a second clamping arm; the first end of the second clamping column is fixedly connected with the tool base plate, and the second end of the second clamping column is movably connected with the second clamping arm; a second locking piece and a third locking piece are arranged on the second clamping arm, the first end of the second locking piece is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, the second end of the second locking piece is detachably connected with the second clamping arm, the first end of the third locking piece is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the third locking piece is detachably connected with the second clamping arm.

[0010] Preferably, the second locking piece and the third locking piece are arranged on opposite sides of the horizontal line where the first locking piece is located.

[0011] Preferably, the detection module comprises a fourth clamping column, a third clamping arm, a first clamping arm and a sensor; the first end of the first supporting column is fixedly connected with the tooling bottom plate, and the second end of the first supporting column is movably connected with the third clamping arm; the fourth locking member is arranged on the third clamping arm, the first end of the fourth locking member is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the fourth locking member is detachably connected with the clamping arm; the sensor is arranged on the tenth positioning column.

[0012] Preferably, the first positioning column comprises a first supporting column and a first positioning component; the first supporting column supports the first positioning component, the upper surface of the first positioning component is in close contact with the shape of the contact surface of the lower surface of the oil tank, and the upper surface of the first positioning component is in contact with the lower surface of the oil tank.

[0013] Preferably, the tooling tray module is provided with welding components used for welding the oil tank.

[0014] Preferably, the tooling bottom plate is a rectangular bottom plate, and the automatic docking electrical module is arranged at the top corner of the tooling bottom plate.

[0015] In summary, the tooling plate for clamping an oil tank disclosed in the present application comprises a tooling bottom plate, a tooling tray module, an automatic docking electrical module, a positioning module, an oil tank clamping module and a detection module; the automatic docking electrical module is arranged on the tooling bottom plate; the first end of the positioning module and the first end of the oil tank clamping module are fixedly connected with the tooling bottom plate, the second end of the positioning module is in close contact with the shape of the contact surface of the lower surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the positioning module is in contact with the lower surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the oil tank clamping module is clamped on the upper surface of the oil tank; the tooling tray module and the detection module are arranged at the edges of the tooling bottom plate. When the oil tank is placed on the tooling plate for processing, the positioning module positions the placement position of the oil tank, the detection module detects whether the oil tank is placed in place, and the oil tank clamping module clamps and fixes the oil tank after being placed in place; all welding components are placed on the tooling tray module, and the welding components are clamped by a robot for welding; the automatic docking electrical module is electrically connected when the oil tank is processed in a flow line, so that the oil tank is accurately positioned and firmly placed, thereby improving the welding quality and processing efficiency of the oil tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is the overall structure schematic diagram of the tooling plate for clamping an oil tank of the embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 is the overall structure schematic diagram of the tooling plate for clamping an oil tank of another preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fixture plate for clamping an oil tank according to another preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a detection module of a fixture plate for clamping an oil tank according to another preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 5 is a partial enlarged view of position A in the schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fixture plate for clamping an oil tank according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fixture plate for clamping an oil tank according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present application will be described below in detail, in order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear and apparent, the present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only configured to explain the present application, and are not configured to limit the present application. The present application can be implemented without some of these specific details by those skilled in the art. The following description of the embodiments is only to provide a better understanding of the present application by showing examples of the present application.

[0023] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, and the like, are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between such entities or actions. Moreover, the terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without more limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a" does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1The application provides a tool plate for clamping an oil tank, which comprises a tool base plate 1, a tool tray module 2, an automatic butt joint electrical module 3, a positioning module 4, an oil tank clamping module 5 and a detection module 6; the automatic butt joint electrical module 3 is sleeved on the tool base plate 1; the first end of the positioning module 4 and the first end of the oil tank clamping module 5 are fixedly connected with the tool base plate 1, the second end of the positioning module 4 is matched with the contact surface shape of the lower surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the positioning module is connected with the lower surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the oil tank clamping module 5 is clamped on the upper surface of the oil tank; the tool tray module 2 and the detection module 6 are arranged at the edge of the tool base plate 1. When the oil tank is placed on the tool base plate 1 for processing, the positioning module 4 positions the placement position of the oil tank, the detection module 6 detects whether the oil tank is placed in place, and the oil tank clamping module 5 clamps and fixes the oil tank after being placed in place; all the welding components are placed on the tool tray module 2, and the welding components are welded on the oil tank by the robot clamping the welding components; the automatic butt joint electrical module 3 is electrically connected when the oil tank is processed in a flow type, so that the oil tank is accurately positioned and firmly placed, thereby improving the welding quality and processing efficiency of the oil tank.

[0025] Preferably, referring to Figure 2 , the positioning module 4 comprises first and second positioning columns 41 and 42, third and fourth positioning columns 43 and 44, fifth and sixth positioning columns 45 and 46, seventh and eighth positioning columns 47 and 48, and ninth and tenth positioning columns 49 and 50. The ninth and tenth positioning columns 49 and 50 are arranged on opposite sides of the center line of the tool base plate 1, and the first and second positioning columns 41 and 42, the third and fourth positioning columns 43 and 44, the fifth and sixth positioning columns 45 and 46, and the seventh and eighth positioning columns 47 and 48 are arranged on opposite sides of the center line. It can be understood that in the embodiment, the first and second positioning columns 41 and 42, the third and fourth positioning columns 43 and 44, the fifth and sixth positioning columns 45 and 46, and the seventh and eighth positioning columns 47 and 48 are arranged at the edges below the oil tank, and the ninth and tenth positioning columns 49 and 50 are arranged at the center below the oil tank, so that the oil tank is stably supported and is not easy to fall off when being processed in a flow type.

[0026] Preferably, the first positioning column 41 comprises a first supporting column 411 and a first positioning component 412; the first supporting column 411 supports the first positioning component 412; the upper surface of the first positioning component 412 is shaped to match the shape of the contact surface of the lower surface of the oil tank, and the upper surface of the first positioning component is in contact with the lower surface of the oil tank. In this embodiment, the first positioning column 41 and the second positioning column 42, the third positioning column 43 and the fourth positioning column 44, the fifth positioning column 45 and the sixth positioning column 46, the seventh positioning column 47 and the eighth positioning column 48, the ninth positioning column 49 and the tenth positioning column 50 are the same in structure and shape. It can be understood that the first positioning component 412 is provided with a slope-shaped clamping groove, so that the upper surface of the first positioning component 412 is shaped to match the shape of the contact surface of the lower surface of the oil tank, and the upper surface of the first positioning component is in contact with the lower surface of the oil tank, so that the oil tank is placed firmly.

[0027] Preferably, the oil tank clamping module 5 comprises a first clamping unit 51; the first clamping unit 51 comprises a first clamping column 511 and a first clamping arm 512; the first end of the first clamping column 511 is fixedly connected with the tool bottom plate, and the second end of the first clamping column 511 is movably connected with the first clamping arm 512; the first clamping arm 512 is provided with a first locking piece a, the first end of the first locking piece a is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the first locking piece a is detachably connected with the first clamping arm 512. In this embodiment, the first locking piece a is a detachable screw, and in another preferred embodiment, the first locking piece a can also be a buckle. It can be understood that the first locking piece a plays a connecting and fixing role, and the structure and form of the first locking piece a are not limited here.

[0028] Preferably, the first locking piece a is arranged at the center position of the oil tank. In this embodiment, the first locking piece a arranged at the center position of the oil tank plays a role of strengthening the fixing of the oil tank.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the first clamping arm 512 can also be provided with a fifth locking piece, the first end of the fifth locking piece is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the fifth locking piece is detachably connected with the clamping arm. The fifth locking piece strengthens the fixing of the oil tank.

[0030] Preferably, the oil tank clamping module 5 further comprises a second clamping unit 52; the second clamping unit 52 comprises a second clamping column 521 and a second clamping arm 522; the first end of the second clamping column 521 is fixedly connected with the tooling base plate 1, and the second end of the second clamping column 521 is movably connected with the second clamping arm 522; the second clamping arm 522 is provided with a second locking piece b and a third locking piece c; the first end of the second locking piece b is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the second locking piece b is detachably connected with the second clamping arm; the first end of the third locking piece c is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the third locking piece c is detachably connected with the second clamping arm. In the embodiment, the second locking piece b and the third locking piece c are detachable screws, and in another preferred embodiment, the second locking piece b and the third locking piece c can also be buckles. It can be understood that the second locking piece b and the third locking piece c serve the function of connection and fixation, and the structure and form of the second locking piece b and the third locking piece c are not specifically limited herein.

[0031] Preferably, the second locking piece b and the third locking piece c are arranged on opposite sides of the horizontal line where the first locking piece is located. Thus, the first locking piece, the second locking piece, and the third locking piece form a stable triangular shape, so that the oil tank is placed stably and is not easy to fall during processing.

[0032] Preferably, the detection module 6 comprises a fourth clamping column 61, a third clamping arm 62, a first clamping arm 63, and a sensor 64; the first end of the fourth clamping column 61 is fixedly connected with the tooling base plate 1, and the second end of the fourth clamping column 61 is movably connected with the third clamping arm 62; the third clamping arm 62 is provided with a fourth locking piece d; the first end of the fourth locking piece d is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the fourth locking piece d is detachably connected with the third clamping arm 62; the sensor 64 is arranged on the tenth positioning column. It can be understood that in the embodiment, when the positioning module 4 is accurately positioned, the first clamping arm 63 clamps the front of the oil tank, and the sensor 64 sends a sensing signal, so that the positioning module 4 is accurately positioned, and the oil tank is placed in position.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the tooling tray module 2 is placed with welding components for welding the oil tank.

[0034] Preferably, the tooling base plate 1 is a rectangular base plate, and the automatic docking electrical module 3 is arranged at the top corner of the tooling base plate.

[0035] Preferably, as Figure 6The working principle of the flow-type oil tank is as follows: The oil tank is processed using a flow-line operation method. Multiple oil tank processing stations are set up on the flow line. Each processing station can process the oil tank at that station simultaneously. The oil tanks to be processed are conveyed to each processing station via the flow line. Each processing station can simultaneously and independently perform mechanical processing on the oil tank at that station. The processing is completed after the oil tank has completely passed through each processing station. When the oil tank is placed on the tooling plate for processing, the positioning module positions the oil tank, the detection module detects whether the oil tank is placed in place, and the oil tank clamping module clamps and fixes the oil tank after it is placed in place. All welding components are placed on the tooling tray module, and the robot picks up the welding components for welding. The automatic docking electrical module provides electrical connection during the flow-type oil tank processing. The mechanical processing includes one or more of the following methods: drilling, opening, punching, grinding, welding, riveting, inserting steel sleeves, and boring. The welding process is achieved through a welding mechanism, on which the weldment can be supplied automatically or manually, and the welding mechanism automatically identifies and clamps the weldment; the steel sleeve insertion mechanism is also achieved, which can automatically identify and clamp the steel sleeve, and the steel sleeve can be supplied automatically or manually.

[0036] Preferably, such as Figure 5 As shown, four guide blocks 401 are provided on the lower surface of the tooling base plate 1. Two guide blocks 401 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the tooling base plate 1, and positioning holes are provided on opposite sides of each pair of guide blocks. Positioning pins can be inserted into these positioning holes on the production line to position the tooling base plate. Positioning guide wheels can also be installed below the tooling base plate 1, facilitating its movement and reducing friction during movement.

[0037] In summary, the tooling plate for clamping oil tanks disclosed in this invention includes a tooling base plate 1, a tooling pallet module 2, an automatic docking electrical module 3, a positioning module 4, an oil tank clamping module 5, and a detection module 6. The automatic docking electrical module 3 is sleeved on the tooling base plate 1. The first end of the positioning module 4 and the first end of the oil tank clamping module 5 are fixedly connected to the tooling base plate 1. The second end of the positioning module 4 conforms to the contact surface shape of the lower surface of the oil tank and is in contact with the lower surface of the oil tank. The second end of the oil tank clamping module 5 is detachably connected to the upper surface of the oil tank. The tooling pallet module 2 and the detection module 6 are located at the edge of the tooling base plate 1. When the oil tank is processed in a continuous flow, this invention ensures accurate positioning and secure placement of the oil tank, thereby improving the welding quality and processing efficiency of the oil tank.

[0038] The application further discloses a flow type oil tank processing equipment. The flow type oil tank processing equipment comprises the tool plate for clamping the oil tank described in the foregoing embodiments, and the description of the tool plate for clamping the oil tank is referred to the foregoing embodiments, which will not be repeated here. The tool plate for clamping the oil tank adopted by the flow type oil tank processing equipment comprises a tool base plate 1, a tool tray module 2, an automatic docking electrical module 3, a positioning module 4, an oil tank clamping module 5 and a detection module 6. The automatic docking electrical module 3 is sleeved on the tool base plate 1. The first end of the positioning module 4 and the first end of the oil tank clamping module 5 are fixedly connected with the tool base plate 1. The second end of the positioning module 4 is matched with the shape of the contact surface of the lower surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the positioning module is connected with the lower surface of the oil tank. The second end of the oil tank clamping module 5 is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank. The tool tray module 2 and the detection module 6 are arranged at the edge of the tool base plate 1. When the oil tank is placed on the tool base plate 1 for processing, the positioning module 4 positions the placement position of the oil tank, the detection module 6 detects whether the oil tank is placed in place, and the oil tank clamping module 5 clamps and fixes the oil tank after being placed in place. All welding components are placed on the tool tray module 2, and the welding components are clamped by a robot for welding. The automatic docking electrical module 3 is electrically connected when the flow type oil tank is processed in a flow type, so that the oil tank is accurately positioned and firmly placed, thereby improving the welding quality and processing efficiency of the oil tank.

[0039] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the application and is not used to limit the application. The application can be variously changed and modified by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principle of the application shall be included in the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A fixture plate for clamping an oil tank, characterized by The utility model relates to a kind of oil tank positioning and detection device, including: Tooling base plate, tooling tray module, automatic butt electrical module, positioning module, oil tank clamping module and detection module;The automatic butt electrical module is set on the tooling base plate;The first end of the positioning module and the first end of the oil tank clamping module are fixedly connected with the tooling base plate, the second end of the positioning module is in contact with the shape of the lower surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the positioning module is connected with the lower surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the oil tank clamping module is clamped on the upper surface of the oil tank;The tooling tray module and the detection module are arranged at the edge of the tooling base plate; The oil tank clamping module includes a first clamping unit;The first clamping unit includes a first clamping column and a first clamping arm;The first end of the first clamping column is fixedly connected with the tooling base plate, and the second end of the first clamping column is movably connected with the first clamping arm;A first locking member is provided on the first clamping arm, the first end of the first locking member is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the first locking member is detachably connected with the first clamping arm; The positioning module includes a first positioning column and a second positioning column, a third positioning column and a fourth positioning column, a fifth positioning column and a sixth positioning column, a seventh positioning column and an eighth positioning column, a ninth positioning column and a tenth positioning column;The ninth positioning column and the tenth positioning column are arranged on opposite sides of the center line of the tooling base plate, and the first positioning column and the second positioning column, the third positioning column and the fourth positioning column, the fifth positioning column and the sixth positioning column, the seventh positioning column and the eighth positioning column are arranged on opposite sides of the center line. The detection module includes a fourth clamping column, a third clamping arm, a first clamping arm and a sensor;The first end of the fourth clamping column is fixedly connected with the tooling base plate, and the second end of the fourth clamping column is movably connected with the third clamping arm;A fourth locking member is provided on the third clamping arm, the first end of the fourth locking member is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and the second end of the fourth locking member is detachably connected with the third clamping arm;The sensor is arranged on the tenth positioning column, and when the positioning module is accurately positioned, the first clamping arm clamps the head of the oil tank, and the sensor sends a sensing signal; The first positioning column includes a first support column and a first positioning component;The first support column supports the first positioning component, and a slope-shaped clamping groove is provided on the first positioning component, the upper surface of the first positioning component is in contact with the shape of the lower surface of the oil tank, and the upper surface of the first positioning component is connected with the lower surface of the oil tank.

2. The tooling plate for clamping an oil tank according to claim 1, wherein, The first locking member is arranged at the center position of the oil tank.

3. The tooling plate for clamping an oil tank of claim 1, wherein, The oil tank clamping module further comprises a second clamping unit; the second clamping unit comprises a second clamping column and a second clamping arm; a first end of the second clamping column is fixedly connected with the tooling bottom plate, and a second end of the second clamping column is movably connected with the second clamping arm; a second locking piece and a third locking piece are arranged on the second clamping arm; a first end of the second locking piece is detachably connected with an upper surface of the oil tank, a second end of the second locking piece is detachably connected with the second clamping arm, a first end of the third locking piece is detachably connected with the upper surface of the oil tank, and a second end of the third locking piece is detachably connected with the second clamping arm.

4. The tooling plate for clamping an oil tank of claim 3, wherein, The second locking piece and the third locking piece are arranged on opposite sides of a horizontal line on which the first locking piece is arranged.

5. The tooling plate for clamping an oil tank of claim 1, wherein, The tooling tray module is provided with welding components used for welding the oil tank.

6. The tooling plate for clamping an oil tank of claim 5, wherein, The tooling bottom plate is a rectangular bottom plate, and the automatic docking electrical module is arranged at a top corner of the tooling bottom plate.

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