Instrument panel cross beam mounting device and mounting method

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, and discloses an instrument panel cross beam mounting device and a mounting method. The instrument panel cross beam mounting device comprises a base, a height adjusting mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The bottom of the base is provided with a moving mechanism, the height adjusting mechanism is arranged on the base, the clamping mechanism comprises a supporting part and two symmetrically arranged clamping assemblies, a supporting arm is mounted on the height adjusting mechanism, the height adjusting device is used for adjusting the supporting arm to a preset height, the two clamping assemblies are slidingly arranged on the supporting arm, the clamping assembly comprises a sliding seat and an adjustable clamp, the sliding seat is slidingly arranged on the supporting arm, the adjustable clamp is arranged on the sliding seat, and the adjustable clamp can be aligned with the instrument panel cross beam and clamp the same. The clamping mechanism can be aligned with the instrument panel cross beam and clamped, and then the base is pushed to send the clamping mechanism into the vehicle interior for installation. Not only the installation time is saved, the installation efficiency is improved, but also the installation quality can be ensured, and damage to the vehicle can be avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, in particular to an instrument panel cross beam mounting device and a mounting method. BACKGROUND

[0002] An instrument panel system mainly comprises an instrument panel cross beam and an instrument panel. The instrument panel cross beam is the skeleton of the instrument panel system and is arranged in the driver's cabin along the width direction of the vehicle. The two ends of the instrument panel cross beam are connected to the side walls on both sides of the vehicle, and the instrument panel is fixed on the instrument panel cross beam.

[0003] Generally, since trial vehicles are not mass-produced and do not have automatic production lines, three people are required to cooperate to install the instrument panel cross beam (IP R / F) when installing the instrument panel cross beam. Two people need to lift the lower part of the IP R / F from one side of the vehicle door into the vehicle, and one person needs to hold the IP R / F at the other side of the vehicle door. Moreover, it is necessary to repeatedly align the mounting holes and assemble the IP R / F to the vehicle body according to the guide track, and then fix it with screws. This not only has safety hazards and is easy to cause damage to the vehicle body, but also requires a high labor cost and has low efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an instrument panel cross beam mounting device and a mounting method to solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to provide an instrument panel cross beam mounting device and a mounting method to improve installation efficiency and ensure safety during installation.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The instrument panel cross beam mounting device comprises:

[0008] a base, wherein the bottom of the base is provided with a moving mechanism;

[0009] a height adjusting mechanism, wherein the height adjusting mechanism is arranged on the base;

[0010] a clamping mechanism, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a support arm and two clamping assemblies slidingly arranged on the support arm, and the two clamping assemblies are symmetrically arranged. The support arm is arranged on the height adjusting mechanism, and the height adjusting mechanism is used to adjust the support arm to a preset height. Each clamping assembly comprises a sliding seat and an adjustable clamp. The sliding seat is slidingly arranged on the support arm, and the adjustable clamp is arranged on the sliding seat. The adjustable clamp is used to align and clamp the instrument panel cross beam.

[0011] As an optional technical solution, the adjustable clamp comprises an adjusting structure and a clamping rod, the adjusting structure is arranged on the sliding seat, the clamping rod is arranged on the adjusting structure, the clamping rod is provided with an identification structure, the identification structure is used to obtain a deviation value of the position of the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam and the position of the clamping rod, and the adjusting structure is used to adjust the position of the clamping rod according to the deviation value.

[0012] As an optional technical solution, the identification structure comprises a transmitter and a receiver, the transmitter and the receiver are arranged on the end of the clamping rod, the outer periphery of the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam is coated with a reflective layer, the transmitter is used to emit laser, and the receiver can receive the laser reflected by the reflective layer, so as to obtain the position information of the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam.

[0013] As an optional technical solution, the adjusting structure comprises a first driving member, an adjusting rod and a support disc, the first driving member is arranged on the first mounting surface of the sliding seat, the adjusting rod is movably arranged on the second mounting surface of the sliding seat, the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are arranged at an angle, the first driving member is in transmission connection with one end of the adjusting rod, the support disc is rotatably arranged on the other end of the adjusting rod, the clamping rod is arranged on the support disc, a fan-shaped groove is formed in the support disc, a stand is arranged on the adjusting rod, the stand is slidably arranged in the fan-shaped groove, and the first driving member can drive the adjusting rod to adjust the position of the support disc, so that the clamping rod on the support disc is aligned with the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam.

[0014] As an optional technical solution, the clamping rod comprises a first clamping rod and a second clamping rod, the first clamping rod is arranged in the axis direction of the support disc rotating around the adjusting rod, a fan-shaped groove is formed in the support disc, a stand is arranged on the adjusting rod, the stand can slide along the fan-shaped groove, the second clamping rod is arranged on the support disc, and the position of the second clamping rod can be adjusted by rotating the support disc, wherein the identification structure is arranged on the first clamping rod.

[0015] As an optional technical solution, the clamping mechanism further comprises a second driving member, the second driving member is arranged on the sliding seat or the support arm, the second driving member is used to drive the sliding seat to slide along the support arm, the first clamping rod has a first mounting surface facing the instrument panel beam, the second clamping rod has a second mounting surface facing the instrument panel beam, the first mounting surface and / or the second mounting surface are provided with a first pressure sensor, the first pressure sensor is connected with the second driving member, and when the pressure value of the first pressure sensor exceeds a preset value, the second driving member stops working.

[0016] As an optional technical scheme, the clamping mechanism further comprises a locking structure, which is used for locking the sliding seat to the support arm.

[0017] As an optional technical scheme, the base comprises a cross beam, a longitudinal beam and a connecting beam, the connecting beam is connected between two cross beams, and the longitudinal beam is arranged on one of the cross beams; the height adjusting mechanism comprises a sliding rail, a sliding block and a jacking mechanism, the sliding rail is arranged on the longitudinal beam, the sliding block is slidingly arranged on the sliding rail, the support arm is fixedly arranged on the sliding block, the jacking mechanism is arranged on the connecting beam, and the jacking mechanism is connected with the sliding block, and the jacking mechanism is used for driving the sliding block to slide along the sliding rail.

[0018] As an optional technical scheme, the moving mechanism comprises a roller shaft and support wheels arranged at two ends of the roller shaft.

[0019] The present application also adopts the following technical scheme:

[0020] The installation method is suitable for the instrument panel cross beam mounting device, and comprises the following steps:

[0021] S10, the power is turned on, the height adjusting mechanism lifts the support arm to a preset height value, and the two clamping assemblies of the clamping mechanism are respectively slid to the maximum clamping range on both sides;

[0022] S20, the instrument panel cross beam mounting device is moved to the instrument panel cross beam placing rack, so that the instrument panel cross beam is located between the two clamps;

[0023] S30, the two clamping assemblies are moved to the middle and clamp the instrument panel cross beam;

[0024] S40, the instrument panel cross beam mounting device is moved to the vehicle, and the instrument panel cross beam is hung to the position to be installed;

[0025] S50, the two clamping assemblies are moved to both sides, and the instrument panel cross beam is loosened;

[0026] S60, the instrument panel cross beam mounting device is moved away from the vehicle, and the personnel use fasteners to fix the instrument panel cross beam to the installation position.

[0027] The present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] The application discloses an instrument panel cross beam mounting device, which comprises a base, a height adjusting mechanism and a clamping mechanism, the bottom of the base is provided with a moving mechanism, the height adjusting mechanism is arranged on the base, the clamping mechanism comprises a supporting arm and two symmetrically arranged clamping assemblies, the supporting arm is arranged on the height adjusting mechanism, the height adjusting device is used for adjusting the supporting arm to a preset height, the two clamping assemblies are slidingly arranged on the supporting arm, the clamping assembly comprises a sliding seat and an adjustable clamp, the sliding seat is slidingly arranged on the supporting arm, and the adjustable clamp is arranged on the sliding seat and can be aligned with the instrument panel cross beam and clamp the same. The clamping mechanism can be aligned with the instrument panel cross beam and clamp the same, the base is further pushed to send the clamping mechanism into the vehicle interior for installation, so that installation time is saved, installation efficiency is improved, installation quality is ensured, and damage to the vehicle is avoided.

[0029] The application further discloses an installation method suitable for the instrument panel cross beam mounting device, and capable of improving the installation efficiency of the instrument panel and saving labor cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the instrument panel cross beam mounting device according to an embodiment of the application;

[0031] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a local enlarged view of A in

[0032] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of the clamping mechanism according to the application;

[0033] Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of the base and the height adjusting mechanism according to an embodiment of the application.

[0034] in the drawing:

[0035] 1, base; 11, moving mechanism; 111, roller; 112, supporting wheel; 12, cross beam; 13, connecting beam; 14, longitudinal beam;

[0036] 20, height adjusting mechanism; 21, sliding rail; 22, sliding block; 23, jacking mechanism;

[0037] 30, clamping mechanism; 31, supporting arm; 32, clamping assembly; 321, sliding seat; 3211, first mounting part; 3212, second mounting part; 322, first driving part; 3221, air pump; 3222, air pump sleeve; 3223, air pump top rod; 323, adjusting rod; 3231, vertical column; 324, supporting disc; 3241, fan-shaped groove; 325, first clamping rod; 3251, first mounting surface; 3252, first pressure sensor; 3253, second pressure sensor; 326, second clamping rod; 3261, second mounting surface; 327, locking structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The application will be further described below in connection with the drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific examples described herein are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to limit the scope of the application. In addition, it should be understood that the drawings are not drawn to scale unless otherwise indicated.

[0039] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature "on", "above" and "above" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "under", "below" and "below" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0041] In the description of the present application, the terms "up", "down", "right", etc. orientation or position relationship is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only used to distinguish in the description, and have no special meaning.

[0042] As Figures 1 to 4As shown, the embodiment provides an instrument panel cross beam mounting device, which comprises a base 1, a height adjusting mechanism 20 and a clamping mechanism 30. The base 1 is provided with a moving mechanism 11. The height adjusting mechanism 20 is arranged on the base 1. The clamping mechanism 30 comprises a support arm 31 and two clamping assemblies 32 symmetrically arranged on the support arm 31. The support arm 31 is arranged on the height adjusting mechanism 20, and the height adjusting mechanism 20 is used to adjust the support arm 31 to a preset height. Each of the two clamping assemblies 32 comprises a sliding seat 321 and an adjustable clamp. The sliding seat 321 is slidingly arranged on the support seat, and the adjustable clamp is arranged on the sliding seat 321. The adjustable clamp is used to align and clamp the instrument panel cross beam. Specifically, when the instrument panel cross beam needs to be installed, the instrument panel cross beam is placed on a placing rack. First, the support arm 31 is adjusted to a preset height by the height adjusting device. Then, the instrument panel mounting tool is pushed to the placing rack. The adjustable clamp can automatically align and clamp the instrument panel cross beam. Then, the instrument panel cross beam mounting device is pushed close to the vehicle to be installed, so that the support arm 31 extends into the vehicle body, and the instrument panel cross beam is overlapped to the installation position. Then, the adjustable clamp releases the instrument panel cross beam, and the instrument panel cross beam mounting device is moved away from the vehicle. Then, the instrument panel cross beam is fixed to the vehicle by using screws. This arrangement can not only save labor costs, but also improve the efficiency of instrument panel installation, and avoid damage to the vehicle due to the lack of a special mounting device.

[0043] Further, the adjustable clamp comprises an adjusting structure and a clamping rod. The adjusting structure is arranged on the sliding seat 321, and the clamping rod is arranged on the adjusting structure. The clamping rod is provided with an identification structure, which is used to obtain the deviation value of the position of the instrument panel cross beam clamping hole and the position of the clamping rod. The adjusting structure is used to adjust the position of the clamping rod according to the deviation value. Specifically, in the embodiment, the two sides of the instrument panel cross beam have clamping holes, and the clamping rods of the two adjustable clamps arranged symmetrically are also arranged symmetrically. The clamping rods on both sides can extend into the clamping holes on both sides of the instrument panel cross beam and clamp them. The identification structure is arranged on the clamping rod, which is used to compare the position of the instrument panel cross beam clamping hole with the position of the clamping rod. The adjusting structure adjusts the position of the clamping rod based on the comparison result, so that the clamping rod aligns with the clamping hole of the instrument panel cross beam, and then clamps the instrument panel cross beam. The two adjustable clamps have the same structure, and will not be described here.

[0044] Further, the recognition structure comprises a transmitter and a receiver (not shown in the figure), the transmitter and the receiver are arranged at the end of the clamping rod, the outer periphery of the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam is coated with a reflective layer, the transmitter is used for emitting laser, and the receiver can receive the laser reflected by the reflective layer, and then the position information of the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam is obtained. Specifically, in the embodiment, the instrument panel beam mounting device further comprises a controller, the controller is electrically connected with the transmitter, the receiver and the adjusting structure, when the clamping rod is not aligned with the clamping hole, the laser emitted by the transmitter is reflected by the reflective layer, the receiver can receive the laser reflected by the reflective layer, the receiver transmits the information of the received laser to the controller, the controller controls the adjusting device to adjust the position of the clamping rod based on the information of the received reflected light, until the clamping rod is aligned with the clamping hole, when the clamping rod is aligned with the clamping hole, the laser emitted by the transmitter passes through the clamping hole, the receiver cannot receive the reflected light, and it is determined that the clamping rod is aligned with the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam. This arrangement can make the clamping rod actively align with the clamping hole of the instrument panel, avoid manual alignment by personnel, save operation time, and improve installation efficiency.

[0045] Optionally, the controller in the embodiment is a programmable computer or a PLC.

[0046] Further, the adjusting structure comprises a first driving member 322, an adjusting rod 323 and a support disc 324. The first driving member 322 is arranged on a first mounting portion 3211 of the sliding seat 321. The adjusting rod 323 is movably arranged on a second mounting portion 3212 of the sliding seat 321. The first mounting portion 3211 and the second mounting portion 3212 are arranged at an angle. The first driving member 322 is in transmission connection with one end of the adjusting rod 323. The support disc 324 is rotatably arranged on the other end of the adjusting rod 323. The clamping rod is arranged on the support disc 324. The support disc 324 is provided with a fan-shaped slot 3241. The adjusting rod 323 is provided with a stand 3231. The stand 3231 is slidably arranged in the fan-shaped slot 3241. The first driving member 322 can drive the adjusting rod 323 to reciprocate to adjust the position of the support disc 324, so as to align the clamping rod with the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam. Specifically, in the embodiment, the sliding seat 321 has the first mounting portion 3211 and the second mounting portion 3212 which are perpendicular to each other. The first mounting portion 3211 is perpendicular to the bottom surface. The second mounting portion 3212 is parallel to the bottom surface. The first driving member 322 is arranged on the first mounting portion 3211. The first driving member 322 is below the second mounting portion 3212. The second mounting portion 3212 is provided with a sliding slot. The adjusting rod 323 is slidably arranged in the sliding slot. The first driving member 322 is in transmission connection with one end of the adjusting rod 323. The other end of the adjusting rod 323 extends out of the second mounting portion 3212. The end of the other end of the adjusting rod 323 is rotatably arranged with the support disc 324. The clamping rod is arranged on the support disc 324. The first driving member 322 can drive the adjusting rod 323 to move along the direction perpendicular to the second mounting portion 3212 and along the length direction of the sliding slot, so as to adjust the position of the clamping rod on the support disc 324, and align the clamping rod with the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam.

[0047] Further, the clamping rod comprises a first clamping rod 325 and a second clamping rod 326, the first clamping rod 325 is arranged in the axis direction of the support disc 324 rotating around the adjusting rod 323, the support disc 324 is provided with a fan-shaped groove 3241, the adjusting rod 323 is provided with a stand 3231, the stand 3231 can slide along the fan-shaped groove 3241, the second clamping rod 326 is arranged on the support disc 324, the position of the second clamping rod 326 can be adjusted by rotating the support disc 324, wherein the identification structure is arranged on the first clamping rod 325. Specifically, in the embodiment, the identification structure is arranged on the first clamping rod 325, so that the position of the first clamping rod 325 can be adjusted to align with the upper clamping hole of the instrument panel beam by driving the adjusting rod 323 through the first driving member 322. Since the instrument panel beam has a certain weight, the second clamping rod 326 can make the clamping of the instrument panel beam more reliable. The first clamping rod 325 is coaxial with the axis of the support disc 324 rotating around the adjusting rod 323, so that the position of the first clamping rod 325 will not change when the support disc 324 is rotated. The second clamping rod 326 is arranged on the support disc 324, so that the position of the second clamping rod 326 can be adjusted when the support disc 324 is rotated, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of clamping the instrument panel beam. The support disc 324 is provided with a fan-shaped groove 3241, the adjusting rod 323 is provided with a stand 3231, and the stand 3231 can slide along the fan-shaped groove 3241, thereby ensuring the position accuracy of the second clamping rod 326.

[0048] Optionally, in the embodiment, the first driving member 322 comprises an air pump 3221, an air pump sleeve 3222 and an air pump top rod 3223, the air pump 3221 is electrically connected with the controller, the air pump top rod 3223 is connected with the adjusting rod 323, the air pump sleeve 3222 is connected between the air pump 3221 and the air pump top rod 3223, the controller can control the air pump 3221 to inhale and exhaust air, during the process of inhaling and exhausting air, the air pump sleeve 3222 can rotate around the air pump 3221 in the direction parallel to the first mounting portion 3211, at the same time, the air pump top rod 3223 can also be elongated or shortened relative to the air pump sleeve 3222, so that the position of the adjusting rod 323 changes, and then the clamping rod aligns with the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam.

[0049] Further, the clamping mechanism 30 further comprises a second driving member arranged on the sliding seat 321 or the support arm 31, the second driving member being configured to drive the sliding seat 321 to slide along the support arm 31, the first clamping rod 325 has a first mounting surface 3251 facing the instrument panel beam, the second clamping rod 326 has a second mounting surface 3261 facing the instrument panel beam, the first mounting surface 3251 and / or the second mounting surface 3261 is provided with a first pressure sensor 3252, the first pressure sensor 3252 is connected with the second driving member, when the pressure value of the first pressure sensor 3252 exceeds a preset value, the second driving member stops working. Specifically, in the embodiment, the second driving member is arranged on the sliding seat 321 and is configured to drive the sliding seat 321 to slide along the support arm 31, thereby improving the convenience of use, the first clamping rod 325 has a first end surface facing the instrument panel beam, the first end surface is in contact with the instrument panel beam when the clamping rod clamps the instrument panel beam, and the first pressure sensor 3252 is arranged on the first end surface, the second driving member and the first pressure sensor 3252 are connected with the controller, in the process that the second driving member drives the sliding seat 321 to approach the instrument panel beam, the clamping rod will protrude into the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam, and the surface where the clamping hole is located will be in contact with the first mounting surface 3251, at this time, the first pressure sensor 3252 will collect the pressure value of the surface where the clamping hole is located and the first mounting surface 3251 and transmit the pressure value to the controller, when the pressure value reaches a preset pressure value, the second driving member stops driving the sliding seat 321 to continue to move towards the instrument panel beam, which can avoid the situation that the clamping rod excessively extrudes the instrument panel beam and causes damage to the instrument panel beam. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the second clamping rod 326 has a second mounting surface 3261 facing the instrument panel beam, the second mounting surface 3261 is provided with a first pressure sensor 3252, or the first mounting surface 3251 of the first clamping rod 325 and the second mounting surface 3261 of the second clamping rod 326 are simultaneously provided with the first pressure sensor 3252, which will not be described herein.

[0050] Alternatively, in the embodiment, the support arm 31 is provided with a rack, the sliding seat 321 is provided with a gear, the gear is engaged with the rack, the second driving member is a motor, the motor is in transmission connection with the gear, the motor drives the gear to rotate to drive the sliding seat 321 to move along the rack, so that the sliding seat 321 slides relative to the support arm 31, and the sliding seat 321 is provided with a ball, so that the sliding seat 321 can slide along the support arm 31 smoothly, which will not be described herein. In other embodiments, the support arm 31 is provided with a lead screw, the second driving member is a motor, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, and the sliding seat 321 is provided with a lead screw nut, which can also achieve the technical effect that the sliding seat 321 slides along the support arm 31, which will not be described herein.

[0051] Further, the clamping mechanism 30 further comprises a locking structure 327, which is used to lock the sliding seat 321 to the support arm 31. Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking structure 327 is provided to provide locking force to the sliding seat 321 when the second driving assembly does not drive the sliding seat 321 to move along the support arm 31, thereby improving the stability of clamping the instrument panel cross beam. In this embodiment, the locking structure 327 is a spring push rod, one end of which is assembled into a sliding groove of the sliding arm, and the other end is welded to the sliding seat 321. When the sliding seat 321 slides, the spring push rod is lifted, and when the sliding seat 321 slides to the appropriate position, the spring push rod returns.

[0052] Further, the base 1 comprises a cross beam 12, a longitudinal beam 14, and a connecting beam 13 connected between the two cross beams 12, and the longitudinal beam 14 is arranged on one of the cross beams 12; the height adjusting mechanism 20 comprises a sliding rail 21, a sliding block 22, and a jacking mechanism 23, the sliding rail 21 is arranged on the longitudinal beam 14, the sliding block 22 is slidingly arranged on the sliding rail 21, the support arm 31 is fixedly arranged on the sliding block 22, the jacking mechanism 23 is arranged on the connecting beam 13, and the jacking mechanism 23 is connected with the sliding block 22, and the jacking mechanism 23 is used to drive the sliding block 22 to slide along the sliding rail 21. Specifically, in this embodiment, the cross beam 12 and the connecting beam 13 of the base 1 can increase the contact area with the ground, thereby increasing the support reliability of the base 1. The jacking mechanism 23 of the height adjusting mechanism 20 is connected with the controller, so that the jacking height can be pre-set. The arrangement of the sliding rail 21 and the sliding block 22 can make the height adjustment more stable.

[0053] Optionally, in this embodiment, the jacking structure is a pneumatic cylinder.

[0054] Further, the moving mechanism 11 comprises a rolling shaft 111 and support wheels 112 arranged at both ends of the rolling shaft 111. Specifically, in this embodiment, the moving mechanism 11 comprises two groups, and the two groups of moving mechanisms 11 are arranged inside the two cross beams 12 respectively, so as to ensure that the base 1 is supported sufficiently. The rolling shaft 111 and the support wheels 112 at both ends can make the base 1 move smoothly in four directions of front, back, left and right, thereby facilitating the movement of the base 1 and improving the convenience of use.

[0055] Optionally, in this embodiment, the clamping mechanism 30 further comprises a second pressure sensor 3253, which is arranged on the circumferential surface of the first clamping rod 325 in contact with the inner wall of the clamping hole, and is connected with the controller. The second pressure sensor 3253 is used to detect whether the instrument panel cross beam is clamped on the clamping rod.

[0056] Optionally, the instrument panel cross beam mounting device in this embodiment further comprises an input device connected with the controller, which is used to input instructions to the controller.

[0057] The embodiment also discloses an installation method, which comprises the following steps.

[0058] S1, turning on the power supply, the height adjusting mechanism 20 lifts the support arm 31 to a preset height value, and the two clamping assemblies 32 of the clamping mechanism 30 are respectively slid to the maximum clamping range.

[0059] Specifically, in the embodiment, the placing racks of the general instrument panel are of a uniform height, and the height adjusting mechanism 20 is directly controlled to adjust the support arm 31 to a height suitable for the placing rack after the power supply is turned on, so that the height of the clamping rod is basically consistent with the height of the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam, and the two clamping assemblies 32 of the clamping mechanism 30 are respectively slid to the maximum clamping range, so that, in the actual installation process, the instrument panel beam can be clamped only by moving the clamping assemblies 32 to the middle, time is saved, and the installation efficiency is improved.

[0060] S2, moving the instrument panel beam installation device to the placing rack of the instrument panel beam, so that the instrument panel beam is located between the two clamping assemblies 32.

[0061] Specifically, in the embodiment, in the process of pushing the instrument panel beam installation device, the support wheels 112 of the rolling shafts 111 installed at the bottom of the base 1 can facilitate the movement of the base 1 back and forth and left and right, improve the smoothness of the movement, and attention should be paid to not touching the instrument panel beam during the movement.

[0062] S3, moving the two clamping assemblies 32 to the middle to clamp the instrument panel beam.

[0063] Specifically, in the embodiment, step S3 comprises the following two steps:

[0064] S31, the controller controls the emitter to emit laser, the laser is emitted after passing through the reflecting layer and is received by the receiver, the controller sends an adjusting instruction to the first driving member 322 based on the information of the laser received by the receiver, the first driving member 322 adjusts the position of the support disc 324 through the driving adjusting rod 323, so that the first clamping rod 325 is aligned with the clamping hole of the instrument panel beam, and the support disc 324 is manually rotated, so that the second clamping rod 326 on the support disc 324 is aligned with the clamping hole below the instrument panel beam;

[0065] S32, the controller controls the second driving members of the two clamping mechanisms 30 to drive the two sliding seats 321 to move towards the instrument panel beam, when the pressure value of one of the pressure sensors reaches the preset value, the controller controls the corresponding second driving member to stop driving the sliding seat 321 to move, and controls the corresponding locking structure 327 to lock the sliding seat 321 to the support arm 31; the other second driving member is continuously driven to move towards the instrument panel beam until the pressure value of the other first pressure sensor 3252 also reaches the preset value, and the controller controls the corresponding locking structure 327 to lock the sliding seat 321 to the support arm 31.

[0066] Step S31 is used to align the first clamping rod 325 and the second clamping rod 326 with the two clamping holes of the instrument panel beam, and step S32 is used to clamp the instrument panel beam by the first clamping rod 325 and the second clamping rod 326.

[0067] S40, move the instrument panel beam mounting device to the vehicle, and hang the instrument panel beam to the position to be installed.

[0068] Specifically, in the embodiment, the instrument panel beam mounting device is moved to the vehicle, the support arm 31 is extended out of the vehicle interior, and the instrument panel beam is hung to the position to be installed. Since the installation height is different from the height of the placing rack, the height of the support arm 31 needs to be adjusted to the installation height by the height adjusting mechanism 20.

[0069] S50, issue a loosening instruction, and the two clamping assemblies 32 move to the two sides to loosen the instrument panel beam.

[0070] Specifically, in the embodiment, the second pressure sensor 3253 is electrically connected with the controller, the controller controls the two locking structures 327 to unlock the two sliding seats 321 respectively, and finely adjusts the jacking mechanism 23 downward, if the pressure value of the second pressure sensor 3253 decreases at this time, it indicates that the instrument panel beam has been hung on the vehicle, at this time, the controller controls the two second driving members to drive the two sliding seats 321 away from the instrument panel beam, and then loosens the instrument panel beam.

[0071] S60, move the instrument panel beam mounting device away from the vehicle, and a person fixes the instrument panel beam to the installation position by using fasteners.

[0072] Specifically, in the embodiment, a person fixes the instrument panel beam to the installation position by using fasteners, after the installation is completed, the power is turned off, and the instrument panel beam mounting device returns to the initial state, that is, the height adjusting mechanism 20 adjusts the support arm 31 to descend to the lowest position, and the two clamping assemblies 32 are located close to the height adjusting mechanism 20, at this time, the locking structure 327 locks the sliding seat 321 to avoid the clamping assembly 32 from being bumped by external objects.

[0073] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present application are merely exemplary but not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application. Various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present application. It is not necessary or possible to enumerate all the embodiments. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An instrument panel cross beam mounting device characterized by, The instrument panel cross beam mounting device comprises: a base (1) provided with a moving mechanism (11) at the bottom; a height adjusting mechanism (20) provided on the base (1); a clamping mechanism (30) comprising a support arm (31) and two clamping assemblies (32) slidably provided on the support arm (31), the two clamping assemblies (32) are symmetrically arranged, the support arm (31) is arranged on the height adjusting mechanism (20), the height adjusting mechanism (20) is used for adjusting the support arm (31) to a preset height, each of the two clamping assemblies (32) comprises a sliding seat (321) and an adjustable clamp, the sliding seat (321) is slidably arranged on the support arm (31), and the adjustable clamp is arranged on the sliding seat (321) and used for aligning and clamping the instrument panel cross beam; the adjustable clamp comprises an adjusting structure and a clamping rod, the adjusting structure is arranged on the sliding seat (321), the clamping rod is arranged on the adjusting structure, the clamping rod is provided with an identification structure, the identification structure is used for obtaining a deviation value of the position of a clamping hole of the instrument panel cross beam and the position of the clamping rod, and the adjusting structure is used for adjusting the position of the clamping rod according to the deviation value; the identification structure comprises a transmitter and a receiver, the transmitter and the receiver are arranged on the end of the clamping rod, the outer periphery of the clamping hole of the instrument panel cross beam is coated with a reflective layer, the transmitter is used for emitting laser, and the receiver can receive the laser reflected by the reflective layer, so as to obtain the position information of the clamping hole of the instrument panel cross beam; the adjusting structure comprises a first driving member (322), an adjusting rod (323) and a support disc (324), the first driving member (322) is arranged on a first mounting portion (3211) of the sliding seat (321), the adjusting rod (323) is movably arranged on a second mounting portion (3212) of the sliding seat (321), the first mounting portion (3211) and the second mounting portion (3212) are arranged at an angle, the first driving member (322) is in transmission connection with one end of the adjusting rod (323), and the support disc (324) is rotatably arranged on the other end of the adjusting rod (323), the clamping rod is arranged on the support disc (324), a fan-shaped groove (3241) is formed in the support disc (324), a stand column (3231) is arranged on the adjusting rod (323), the stand column (3231) is slidably arranged in the fan-shaped groove (3241), and the first driving member (322) can drive the adjusting rod (323) to adjust the position of the support disc (324), so that the clamping rod on the support disc (324) is aligned with the clamping hole of the instrument panel cross beam.

2. The instrument panel cross-car beam mounting device of claim 1, wherein, The clamping rod comprises a first clamping rod (325) and a second clamping rod (326), the first clamping rod (325) is arranged in the axis direction of the support disc (324) rotating around the adjusting rod (323), the second clamping rod (326) is arranged in the support disc (324), the position of the second clamping rod (326) can be adjusted by rotating the support disc (324), and the identification structure is arranged in the first clamping rod (325).

3. The instrument panel cross-car beam mounting device of claim 2, wherein, The clamping mechanism (30) further comprises a second driving member arranged in the sliding seat (321) or the support arm (31), the second driving member is used for driving the sliding seat (321) to slide along the support arm (31), the first clamping rod (325) has a first mounting surface (3251) facing the instrument panel beam, the second clamping rod (326) has a second mounting surface (3261) facing the instrument panel beam, the first mounting surface (3251) and / or the second mounting surface (3261) are provided with a first pressure sensor (3252), the first pressure sensor (3252) is electrically connected with the second driving member, and when the pressure value of the first pressure sensor (3252) exceeds a preset value, the second driving member stops working.

4. The instrument panel cross-car beam mounting device of claim 3, wherein, The clamping mechanism (30) further comprises locking structure (327), the locking structure (327) is used for locking the sliding seat (321) to the support arm (31).

5. The instrument panel cross-car beam mounting device of claim 1, wherein, The base (1) comprises a cross beam (12), a longitudinal beam (14) and a connecting beam (13), the connecting beam (13) is connected between two cross beams (12), and the longitudinal beam (14) is arranged in one of the cross beams (12); the height adjusting mechanism (20) comprises a sliding rail (21), a sliding block (22) and a jacking mechanism (23), the sliding rail (21) is arranged in the longitudinal beam (14), the sliding block (22) is slidingly arranged in the sliding rail (21), the support arm (31) is fixedly arranged in the sliding block (22), the jacking mechanism (23) is arranged in the connecting beam (13), and the jacking mechanism (23) is connected with the sliding block (22), and the jacking mechanism (23) is used for driving the sliding block (22) to slide along the sliding rail (21).

6. The instrument panel cross-car beam mounting device of claim 5, wherein, The moving mechanism (11) comprises a roller shaft (111) and support wheels (112) arranged at both ends of the roller shaft (111).

7. A method of installation, suitable for use with a dashboard cross-member installation device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that, The mounting method comprises the following steps: S10, turn on the power supply, the height adjusting mechanism (20) raises the support arm (31) to a preset height value, and the two clamping assemblies (32) of the clamping mechanism (30) slide to the maximum clamping range on both sides respectively; S20, move the instrument panel beam mounting device to the placing rack of the instrument panel beam, so that the instrument panel beam is located between the two clamping assemblies (32); S30, the two clamping assemblies (32) move to the middle and clamp the instrument panel beam; S40, move the instrument panel beam mounting device to the vehicle, and hang the instrument panel beam to the position to be mounted. S50, two said clamping assemblies (32) move to both sides to loosen the instrument panel cross beam; S60, move the instrument panel cross beam mounting device away from the vehicle, and personnel use fasteners to fix the instrument panel cross beam to the mounting position.

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