Universal workpiece support fixtures and support devices

Abstract

The embodiment of the present invention provides a universal workpiece support fixture and support device, which relates to the field of workpiece tooling, including: a first mounting block for sliding installation on a base provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots; a second mounting block, disposed on the lower surface of a limit block; the limit block is slidably installed on the upper surface of the second mounting block, the sliding direction of the first mounting block intersecting with the sliding direction of the limit block; the limit direction of the limit block is adjustable; a support rod, a first end of which is vertically installed on the upper surface of the first mounting block and a second end of which is vertically installed on the lower surface of the second mounting block, the height of the support rod being adjustable; a locking mechanism, mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting block, for locking the limit block and the second mounting block. The embodiment of the present invention solves the problem in the prior art that tooling for automotive parts is dedicated, requires a lot of design, processing, assembly and debugging, is costly, and has a long development cycle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of workpiece fixtures, and in particular to a universal workpiece support jig and a support device. Background Art

[0002] Automotive parts require storage and testing during the production process. Currently, the tooling used for support and testing is often component-specific, requiring a series of dedicated storage fixtures for each vehicle model. Tooling must be designed, processed, and assembled based on the specific characteristics of the parts, and dedicated storage space is required, consuming significant human and material resources. Furthermore, dedicated tooling for specific parts requires extensive design, processing, assembly, and commissioning, resulting in high costs and a long development cycle. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present invention provide a universal workpiece support fixture and support device to solve the problems in the prior art of specialized tooling for automotive parts, which require a lot of design, processing, assembly and debugging costs, and a long development cycle.

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a universal workpiece support jig, comprising:

[0006] A first mounting block is used for sliding installation on a base provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots;

[0007] A second mounting block is provided on the lower surface of the limiting block;

[0008] The limiting block is slidably mounted on the upper surface of the second mounting block, and the sliding direction of the first mounting block intersects with the sliding direction of the limiting block;

[0009] The limiting direction of the limiting block is adjustable;

[0010] a support rod, a first end of which is vertically mounted on the upper surface of the first mounting block, a second end of which is vertically mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting block, and the height of the support rod is adjustable;

[0011] A locking mechanism is installed on the lower surface of the second mounting block and is used to lock the limiting block and the second mounting block.

[0012] Optionally, the first mounting block is an inverted T-shaped structure, and the base is provided with inverted T-shaped slots that are staggered horizontally and vertically.

[0013] Optionally, the second mounting block is a T-shaped structure, and a corresponding T-shaped sliding groove is provided on the lower surface of the limiting block.

[0014] Optionally, the second mounting block is welded to the second end of the support rod.

[0015] Optionally, the support rod is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the first mounting block.

[0016] Optionally, the support rod includes a fixing rod, an adjusting rod and a locking handle;

[0017] The locking handle is used to lock the support rod when the support rod is adjusted to a target height;

[0018] The adjusting rod is arranged inside the fixing rod and can be extended and retracted along the supporting rod;

[0019] One end of the fixing rod is mounted on the upper surface of the first mounting block, and the other end is provided with an axial hole, and the axial hole is used for mounting the locking handle.

[0020] Optionally, the support rod is rotatable to adjust the limiting direction of the limiting block.

[0021] Optionally, the limiting block includes a sliding groove and a limiting baffle fixed on the upper surface of the sliding groove;

[0022] The second mounting block is slidably mounted in the sliding groove;

[0023] The limiting baffle is used to limit the edge of the workpiece to be fixed.

[0024] Optionally, the locking mechanism includes: two pressing limit blocks and a screw;

[0025] The two pressing limit blocks are respectively installed at both ends of the lower surface of the second installation block;

[0026] The clamping limit block is provided with a threaded hole for fixing the screw to achieve clamping of the limit block and the second mounting block.

[0027] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a universal workpiece support device, comprising: at least two universal workpiece support jigs as described in any one of the first aspects, and a base for slidingly mounting the universal workpiece support jigs, wherein the base is provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots.

[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, a support jig for a general workpiece is slidably mounted on the base, the sliding direction of the first mounting block intersects with the sliding direction of the limit block, and the height of the support rod is adjustable, thereby realizing multi-angle position adjustment of the support jig; it can be widely used in parts storage, temporary storage, detection, support, etc., and can be used for different vehicle models and different parts, with strong versatility; it eliminates the design, processing, assembly and debugging costs of special tooling, and shortens the parts development cycle; the support jig is portable, compact, detachable, and easy to store, and can be matched in corresponding quantities to meet the usage requirements of different scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiment below. The accompanying drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not to be considered as limiting the present invention. The same reference symbols are used throughout the drawings to represent the same components. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a universal workpiece support fixture provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 A second structural diagram of a universal workpiece support fixture provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 A third structural diagram of a universal workpiece support fixture provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a universal workpiece support fixture provided by one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a universal workpiece support fixture provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] The present invention provides a universal workpiece support fixture 2, comprising:

[0037] The first mounting block 21 is used for sliding installation on the base 1 provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots;

[0038] The second mounting block 22 is provided on the lower surface of the limiting block 23;

[0039] The limiting block 23 is slidably mounted on the upper surface of the second mounting block 22 , and the sliding direction of the first mounting block 21 intersects with the sliding direction of the limiting block 23 ;

[0040] The limiting direction of the limiting block 23 is adjustable;

[0041] A support rod 24, a first end of which is vertically mounted on the upper surface of the first mounting block 21, and a second end of which is vertically mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting block 22, wherein the height of the support rod 24 is adjustable;

[0042] The locking mechanism 25 is mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting block 22 and is used to lock the limiting block 23 and the second mounting block 22 .

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the sliding direction of the first mounting block 21 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the limiting block 23 .

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the limiting direction of the limiting block can be adjusted by directly adjusting the installation direction of the limiting block, or by indirectly adjusting the limiting direction of the limiting block by rotating the support rod, etc.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, a support jig for a general workpiece is slidably mounted on the base, the sliding direction of the first mounting block intersects with the sliding direction of the limit block, and the height of the support rod is adjustable, thereby realizing multi-angle position adjustment of the support jig; it can be widely used in parts storage, temporary storage, detection, support, etc., and can be used for different vehicle models and different parts, with strong versatility; it eliminates the design, processing, assembly and debugging costs of special tooling, and shortens the parts development cycle; the support jig is portable, compact, detachable, and easy to store, and can be matched in corresponding quantities to meet the usage requirements of different scenarios.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the first mounting block 21 is an inverted T-shaped structure, and the base 1 is provided with inverted T-shaped slots that are staggered horizontally and vertically.

[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting block of the support jig of the general workpiece is slidably mounted on a base provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots. The user can move the support jig in the inverted T-shaped slot according to the shape of the workpiece and adjust the horizontal and vertical positions of the support jig to adapt to the horizontal and vertical position requirements when supporting the workpiece.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the second mounting block 22 is a T-shaped structure, and a corresponding T-shaped sliding groove is provided on the lower surface of the limiting block 23 .

[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the limit block of the universal workpiece support fixture is slidably mounted on the second mounting block, which can achieve fine adjustment of the position of the support fixture in the sliding direction of the limit block, further meeting the position adjustment requirements when supporting the workpiece.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the second mounting block 22 is welded to the second end of the support rod 24 .

[0051] In the embodiment of the present invention, the second mounting block is fixed to the second end of the support rod, and the second mounting block is fixed to the second end of the support rod simply and directly by welding during the actual production of the support jig.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the support rod 24 is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the first mounting block 21 .

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, a thread is provided on the outer periphery of the first end of the support rod, a threaded hole is provided on the upper surface of the first mounting block, and the support rod and the first mounting block are detachably connected via a threaded connection.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting block of the supporting fixture is detachable, portable and compact, easy to store, and supports the usage requirements of different scenarios.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the support rod 24 includes a fixing rod 241 , an adjusting rod 242 and a locking handle 243 ;

[0056] The locking handle 243 is used to lock the support rod 24 when the support rod 24 is adjusted to a target height;

[0057] The adjusting rod 242 is disposed inside the fixing rod 241 and can be extended and retracted along the supporting rod 24;

[0058] One end of the fixing rod 241 is mounted on the upper surface of the first mounting block 21 , and the other end is provided with an axial hole for mounting the locking handle 243 .

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the fixing rod is a circular tube structure, and the adjusting rod is a cylindrical rod.

[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support rod of the support jig is height-adjustable, thereby enabling the height of the support jig to be adjusted when used to support a workpiece.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the support rod 24 is rotatable to adjust the limiting direction of the limiting block 23 .

[0062] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support rod of the support fixture is rotatable, driving the limit block slidably mounted on the support rod to rotate, and cooperating with the locking mechanism to achieve adjustment of the limit direction of the limit block when the support fixture is used to support the workpiece.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 A second structural diagram of a universal workpiece support fixture provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the limiting block 23 includes a sliding groove 231 and a limiting baffle 232 fixed on the upper surface of the sliding groove 231;

[0065] The second mounting block 22 is slidably mounted in the sliding groove 231;

[0066] The limiting baffle 232 is used to limit the edge of the workpiece 3 to be fixed.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the limiting block may be an integral structure slidably mounted on the upper surface of the second mounting block; or may be composed of a combination of a sliding groove and a limiting baffle.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the sliding groove and the limit baffle can be assembled into one piece by welding or screwing; the limit baffle can also be detachably fixed to the sliding groove, and the limiting direction of the limit baffle is determined by the disassembly direction of the limit baffle.

[0069] In an embodiment of the present invention, the limit block is composed of a sliding groove and a limit baffle, which provides a configuration method of the limit block and further meets the requirement of adjusting the limit direction when the support fixture is used to support the workpiece.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 A third structural diagram of a universal workpiece support fixture provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the locking mechanism 25 includes: two pressing limit blocks 251 and a screw 252;

[0072] The two pressing limit blocks 251 are respectively installed at both ends of the lower surface of the second installation block 22;

[0073] The pressing limit block 251 is provided with a threaded hole for fixing the screw 252 to press the limit block 23 and the second mounting block 22 .

[0074] In the embodiment of the present invention, the locking mechanism is composed of a pressing limit block and a screw, which realizes the locking of the limit block and the second mounting block simply and conveniently.

[0075] See Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a universal workpiece support fixture provided by one embodiment of the present invention; the present invention also provides a universal workpiece support device, comprising: at least two universal workpiece support fixtures 2 as described in any one of the first aspects, and a base 1 for slidably mounting the universal workpiece support fixtures, the base being provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, if the workpiece is long and narrow, two universal workpiece support jigs and a base for slidingly mounting the universal workpiece support jigs are selected, and the base is provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots to support the workpiece.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, if the workpiece is not long and narrow, at least three universal workpiece support jigs and a base for slidingly mounting the universal workpiece support jigs are selected, and the base is provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots to support the workpiece.

[0078] The following is a brief description of the use of a universal workpiece support device for workpiece support.

[0079] According to the size and quality of the workpiece, select a certain number of support fixtures and determine the placement of each support fixture on the base slot;

[0080] According to the shape of the workpiece to be supported, the lateral and longitudinal positions of the first mounting block of each supporting fixture are moved one by one in the slot to adapt to the lateral and longitudinal position adjustment requirements of each supporting point when supporting the workpiece;

[0081] After the horizontal and vertical positions of each support fixture are adjusted, the height of the support rod of each support fixture is adjusted to meet the support adjustment requirements of the workpiece to be supported in the height direction;

[0082] According to the shape of the workpiece to be supported, slide the limit block of each support fixture and fine-tune the position of the limit block in the sliding direction to meet the position adjustment requirements of each support point in the sliding direction of the limit block when supporting the workpiece;

[0083] According to the shape of the workpiece to be supported, the limiting direction of the support fixture is adjusted by rotating the support rod of each support fixture or adjusting the installation position of the limiting baffle of the limiting block to adapt to the adjustment requirements of the limiting direction of each support point of the workpiece when supporting the workpiece.

[0084] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support of the workpiece can be achieved by using at least two multi-angle position-adjustable support jigs based on the shape and mass of the workpiece to be supported. This can be widely used in scenes such as parts storage, temporary storage, inspection, and support, and can be applied to different vehicle models and different parts, with strong versatility.

[0085] The embodiments of the present invention are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present invention, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention and the claims, all of which are protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A universal workpiece support fixture, characterized in that: include: A first mounting block is used for sliding installation on a base provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots; A second mounting block is provided on the lower surface of the limiting block; The limiting block is slidably mounted on the upper surface of the second mounting block, and the sliding direction of the first mounting block intersects with the sliding direction of the limiting block; The limiting direction of the limiting block is adjustable; a support rod, a first end of which is vertically mounted on the upper surface of the first mounting block, a second end of which is vertically mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting block, and the height of the support rod is adjustable; a locking mechanism, mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting block, for locking the limiting block and the second mounting block; The support rod is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the first mounting block; a thread is provided on the outer periphery of the first end of the support rod, and a threaded hole is provided on the upper surface of the first mounting block, and the support rod and the first mounting block are detachably connected via a threaded connection; the support rod is rotatable to adjust the limiting direction of the limiting block; The limiting block includes a sliding groove and a limiting baffle detachably fixed to the upper surface of the sliding groove; The second mounting block is slidably mounted in the sliding groove; The limiting baffle is used to limit the edge of the workpiece to be supported; The limiting direction of the limiting baffle is determined by the disassembly direction of the limiting baffle; According to the size and mass of the workpiece, a certain number of the support jigs are selected and the placement position of each support jig on the slot is determined; According to the shape of the workpiece to be supported, the lateral and longitudinal positions of the first mounting blocks of each of the support jigs are moved one by one in the slot to meet the lateral and longitudinal position adjustment requirements of each supporting point when supporting the workpiece; After the horizontal and vertical positions of each of the support jigs are adjusted, the height of the support rod of each of the support jigs is adjusted to meet the support adjustment requirements of the workpiece to be supported in the height direction; According to the shape of the workpiece to be supported, slide the limit block of each support fixture and fine-tune the position of the limit block in the sliding direction to adapt to the position adjustment requirements of each support point in the sliding direction of the limit block when supporting the workpiece; According to the shape of the workpiece to be supported, the limiting direction of the support jig is adjusted by rotating the support rod of each support jig or adjusting the installation position of the limiting baffle of the limiting block to adapt to the adjustment requirements of the limiting direction of each support point of the workpiece when supporting the workpiece.

2. The universal workpiece support jig according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting block is an inverted T-shaped structure, and the base is provided with inverted T-shaped slots staggered horizontally and vertically.

3. The universal workpiece support jig according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second mounting block is a T-shaped structure, and a corresponding T-shaped sliding groove is provided on the lower surface of the limiting block.

4. The universal workpiece support jig according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second mounting block is welded to the second end of the support rod.

5. The universal workpiece support jig according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support rod includes a fixing rod, an adjusting rod and a locking handle; The locking handle is used to lock the support rod when the support rod is adjusted to a target height; The adjusting rod is arranged inside the fixing rod and can be extended and retracted along the supporting rod; One end of the fixing rod is mounted on the upper surface of the first mounting block, and the other end is provided with an axial hole, and the axial hole is used for mounting the locking handle.

6. The universal workpiece support jig according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes: two clamping limit blocks and screws; The two pressing limit blocks are respectively installed at both ends of the lower surface of the second installation block; The clamping limit block is provided with a threaded hole for fixing the screw to achieve clamping of the limit block and the second mounting block.

7. A universal workpiece support device, characterized in that: include: At least two universal workpiece support jigs according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and a base for slidably mounting the universal workpiece support jigs, wherein the base is provided with horizontally and vertically staggered slots.

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