Support detection device, hood wing panel tooling system, wing panel mounting method

Abstract

The embodiment of the application relates to the technical field of automobile tooling, and discloses a support detection device, a hood fender tooling system and a fender mounting method. The support detection device comprises a first main body, a detection reference part and a first vehicle body positioning part. The detection reference part and the first vehicle body positioning part are both mounted on the first main body. The support detection device can be mounted on a vehicle body through the first vehicle body positioning part. The detection reference part can correspond to a support mounting area. When a fender support is mounted in the support mounting area, a detection gap is formed between the detection reference part and the fender support. The support detection device further comprises a gap detection part. The support detection device can detect the width of the detection gap through the gap detection part to determine the relative position between the fender support and the detection reference part. The technical scheme of the application can improve the mounting accuracy and efficiency of the fender support.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive tooling technology, and in particular to a bracket testing device, a hood fender tooling system, and a fender installation method. Background Technology

[0002] The fender is the outer body panel that covers the wheels. It is named for its resemblance to a bird's wing in shape and position on older models. Based on its installation location, it is divided into front fenders and rear fenders. The front fender is installed at the front wheel and must ensure maximum clearance during wheel rotation and movement. With the increasing prosperity of domestic car manufacturers, new automotive structures and processes are becoming more common. Among these, the requirements for the hood and fender's upward seam and their aesthetic matching are quite high. Before installing the fender, the fender bracket needs to be installed on the vehicle body.

[0003] However, most existing fender brackets are installed manually, which cannot guarantee installation accuracy and is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a bracket testing device, a hood fender tooling system, and a fender installation method, which can improve the installation accuracy and efficiency of the fender bracket.

[0005] On one hand, this application provides a bracket detection device, which includes: a first main body, a first vehicle body positioning part, a detection reference part, and a gap detection part. The first vehicle body positioning part is mounted on the first main body, and the bracket detection device can be mounted on the vehicle body through the first vehicle body positioning part. The vehicle body is provided with a bracket mounting area for mounting a fender bracket. The detection reference part is mounted on the first main body. When the fender bracket is mounted in the bracket mounting area, the detection reference part can correspond to the bracket mounting area and form a detection gap with the fender bracket. The bracket detection device can detect the width of the detection gap through the gap detection part to determine the relative position between the fender bracket and the detection reference part.

[0006] Optionally, the detection reference part includes a bracket detection block, which is movably disposed on the first body. A bracket detection surface is formed at the bottom of the bracket detection block, and a detection gap is formed between the bracket detection surface and the fender bracket.

[0007] On the other hand, embodiments of this application also provide a hood fender tooling system. The hood fender tooling system is used to install a hood hinge, a hood, a fender bracket, and a fender onto a vehicle body. The vehicle body is provided with a hinge mounting area, a hood mounting area, a fender mounting area, and a bracket mounting area. The hood fender tooling system includes the aforementioned bracket detection device. The hood fender tooling system also includes a hinge mounting device, a hood mounting device, and a fender mounting device. The hinge mounting device is used to install the hood hinge within the hinge mounting area; the hood mounting device is used to install the hood within the hood mounting area.

[0008] Optionally, the hood fender tooling system also includes a fender mounting device comprising a second main body, a fender positioning part, and a second body positioning part. Both the fender positioning part and the second body positioning part are mounted on the second main body. The fender mounting device can be mounted on the vehicle body via the second body positioning part. The fender positioning part can correspond to the fender mounting area. When the fender is mounted in the fender mounting area, the fender can be positioned by means of the fender positioning part.

[0009] Optionally, the fender mounting device further includes a first drive unit, which includes a first drive assembly. The first drive assembly includes a first body and a first drive member. The first drive member is disposed on a second body, and the first body is movably disposed on the second body. The first body and the first drive member are drivenly connected. The first body has a first initial position for avoiding the fender and a first working position for moving a preset distance toward the fender of the hood. The first drive member is used to drive the first body to switch between the first initial position and the first working position.

[0010] Optionally, the fender positioning part includes a fender positioning assembly and a fender support assembly. The fender positioning assembly includes a first fender positioning member and a second fender positioning member. The first fender positioning member is disposed on the second body, and the fender can be positioned by the first fender positioning member. The fender support assembly and the second fender positioning member are both disposed on the first body. During the process of the first body switching from the first initial position to the first working position, the fender can be positioned by the second fender positioning member. The fender support assembly can abut against the fender and support and correct the fender.

[0011] Optionally, the hood fender tooling system also includes a guide rail, which is located on the side of the vehicle body and extends along the length of the vehicle body. A hinge mounting device is movably mounted on the guide rail and can move to the side of the hinge mounting area via the guide rail. The hinge mounting device includes a third body, a second drive unit, and a hinge positioning unit. The second drive unit is located on the third body, and the hinge positioning unit is movably mounted on the third body. The second drive unit is drivenly connected to the hinge positioning unit, and the hood hinge can be mounted on the hinge positioning unit. The hinge positioning unit has a first state in which the hood hinge corresponds to the hinge mounting area, and a second state in which the hood hinge avoids the hinge mounting area. The second drive unit is used to drive the hinge positioning unit to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0012] Optionally, the hood mounting device includes a fourth main body, a hood positioning part, and a third body positioning part. The hood positioning part and the third body positioning part are both disposed on the fourth main body. The hood mounting device can be mounted on the vehicle body through the third body positioning part, and the hood can be mounted on the hood mounting device through the hood positioning part, corresponding to the hood mounting area.

[0013] Optionally, the hood positioning part includes a hood positioning component and a hood guiding component. Both the hood positioning component and the hood guiding component are disposed on the fourth main body. The hood guiding component is used to guide the hood so that the hood is connected to the hood positioning component.

[0014] On another front, this application also provides a fender mounting method, which includes the following steps: with the fender bracket installed in the bracket mounting area, a bracket detection device is installed on the vehicle body, and the position of the detection reference part corresponds to the position of the fender bracket; the width of the detection gap is detected by the gap detection part, and if the width of the detection gap is not within a preset value range, the position of the fender bracket is adjusted based on the detection reference part so that the width of the detection gap of the fender bracket is within the preset value range; the fender is installed on the fender bracket, and the fender is positioned and supported by the fender mounting device.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the hood fender tooling system provided in this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the bracket detection device provided in this application can be installed on the vehicle body and the position of the detection reference part corresponds to the bracket installation area. When the fender bracket is installed in the bracket installation area, a detection gap can be formed between the fender bracket and the detection reference part. The width of the detection gap can be detected by the gap detection part. If the width of the detection gap is within the preset range, it indicates that the installation position of the fender bracket meets the installation requirements. If the width of the detection gap is outside the preset range, the position of the fender bracket is adjusted with the detection reference part as the reference so that the width of the detection gap is within the preset range. The bracket detection device provided in this application can effectively improve the installation accuracy and efficiency of the fender bracket on the vehicle body. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the hinge mounting device with the hinge positioning part in a first state, as provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the hinge mounting device with the hinge positioning part in a second state, as provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hood mounting device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support detection unit provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fender mounting device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating the fender installation method provided in this application embodiment.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 10. Hinge mounting device; 11. Third body; 12. Second drive unit; 121. Second drive assembly; 1211. Second body; 1212. Second drive member; 122. Third drive assembly; 1221. Third body; 1222. Third drive member; 123. Fourth drive assembly; 1231. Fourth body; 1232. Fourth drive member; 124. Fifth drive assembly; 1241. Fifth body; 1242. Fifth drive member; 13. Hinge positioning unit; 131. Hinge positioning assembly; 132. Hinge support assembly;

[0025] 20. Hood mounting device; 21. Fourth main body; 22. Hood positioning part; 221. Hood positioning assembly; 222. Hood guide assembly; 23. Third body positioning part;

[0026] 30. Bracket detection device; 31. First main body; 32. Detection reference part; 33. First vehicle body positioning part; 331. Vehicle body support assembly; 332. Vehicle body positioning assembly;

[0027] 40. Fender mounting device; 41. Second main body; 42. First drive unit; 421. First body; 422. First drive component; 43. Fender positioning unit; 431. Fender support assembly; 432. Fender positioning assembly; 4321. First fender positioning component; 4322. Second fender positioning component; 44. Second body positioning unit. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly or indirectly on that other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other element. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] As described in the background section, the fender is the outer body panel that covers the wheels, named for its wing-like shape and position on older vehicles. Based on its installation location, it is divided into front fenders and rear fenders. The front fender is installed at the front wheel and must ensure maximum clearance during wheel rotation and movement. With the increasing prosperity of domestic car manufacturers, new automotive structures and processes are becoming more common. Among these, the requirements for the hood and fender's upward seam and their aesthetic matching are quite high. Before installing the fender, fender brackets need to be installed on the vehicle body. However, most existing fender brackets are installed manually, which cannot guarantee installation accuracy and is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0033] See Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in order to solve the above problems, according to one aspect of this application, an embodiment of this application provides a bracket detection device. The bracket detection device includes: a first body, a first vehicle body positioning part, a detection reference part, and a gap detection part. The first vehicle body positioning part is mounted on the first body, and the bracket detection device can be mounted on the vehicle body through the first vehicle body positioning part. The vehicle body is provided with a bracket mounting area for mounting a fender bracket. The detection reference part is mounted on the first body. When the fender bracket is mounted in the bracket mounting area, the detection reference part can correspond to the bracket mounting area and form a detection gap with the fender bracket. The bracket detection device can detect the width of the detection gap through the gap detection part to determine the relative position between the fender bracket and the detection reference part. The bracket detection device provided in this embodiment can be installed on the vehicle body, and the position of the detection reference part corresponds to the bracket installation area. When the fender bracket is installed in the bracket installation area, a detection gap can be formed between the fender bracket and the detection reference part. Specifically, the process of determining the relative position between the fender bracket and the detection reference part is as follows: the width of the detection gap can be detected by the gap detection part. If the width of the detection gap is within a preset range, it means that the installation position of the fender bracket meets the installation requirements. If the width of the detection gap is outside the preset range, the position of the fender bracket is adjusted with the detection reference part as a reference so that the width of the detection gap is within the preset range. The bracket detection device provided in this embodiment can effectively improve the installation accuracy and efficiency of the fender bracket on the vehicle body.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the first vehicle body positioning part 33 provided in this embodiment includes a vehicle body positioning component 332 and a vehicle body support component 331. The vehicle body positioning component 332 includes a plurality of first positioning pins, and the vehicle body support component 331 includes a plurality of first support blocks. The plurality of first positioning pins and the plurality of first support blocks are all disposed on the first main body 31. The vehicle body provided in this embodiment is provided with a plurality of first positioning holes, the positions of the plurality of first positioning holes corresponding to the positions of the plurality of first positioning pins. The first positioning pins can be inserted into the corresponding first positioning holes. A first support surface is provided on the end of the first support block near the vehicle body. The shape of the first support surface is adapted to the shape of the side of the vehicle body near the first support block. Through the cooperation between the first support block and the vehicle body, and the cooperation between the first positioning pin and the first positioning hole, the bracket detection device 30 can have a definite position relative to the vehicle body.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the first support block provided in this embodiment is a magnet. By setting the material of the first support block to a magnet, the first support block can be attracted to the iron body of the vehicle.

[0036] In one specific embodiment, before installing the bracket detection device 30 provided in this embodiment, the fender bracket provided in this embodiment is installed on the vehicle body by threaded fasteners. In order to facilitate the installation and position adjustment of the fender bracket, a certain clearance is left between the mounting hole of the fender bracket and the threaded fastener, and the threaded fastener is not tightened. Therefore, the position of the fender bracket provided in this embodiment can be finely adjusted relative to the vehicle body within a certain range.

[0037] See Figure 4 As shown, in a specific embodiment, to improve the versatility of the bracket detection device 30 provided in this embodiment, the detection reference part 32 in this embodiment includes a bracket detection block. The bracket detection block is movably disposed on the first main body 31, and a bracket detection surface is formed at the bottom of the bracket detection block. A detection gap is formed between the bracket detection surface and the fender bracket. By movably disposing the bracket detection block provided in this embodiment on the first main body 31, the position of the bracket detection surface provided in this embodiment can move with the movement of the bracket detection block, thereby enabling the bracket detection device 30 to adapt to fender brackets with different installation requirements, thus effectively improving the versatility of the bracket detection device 30 provided in this embodiment.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, to ensure more accurate installation of the fender bracket provided in this embodiment, multiple bracket detection blocks are provided. These multiple bracket detection blocks are spaced apart on the first main body 31, and their positions correspond to those of the fender bracket, forming corresponding detection gaps. By setting multiple bracket detection blocks, the bracket detection device 30 can detect multiple positions on the fender bracket, thereby effectively improving the installation accuracy of the fender bracket.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the gap detection unit provided in this embodiment is a gauge. Of course, in other embodiments, the gap detection unit provided in this embodiment can also be other measuring tools.

[0040] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, on the other hand, embodiments of this application also provide a hood fender tooling system. This hood fender tooling system is used to mount a hood hinge, a hood, a fender bracket, and a fender onto a vehicle body. The vehicle body is provided with a hinge mounting area, a hood mounting area, a fender mounting area, and a bracket mounting area. The hood fender tooling system includes the aforementioned bracket detection device. The hood fender tooling system also includes a hinge mounting device, a hood mounting device, and a fender mounting device. The hinge mounting device is used to mount the hood hinge within the hinge mounting area; the hood mounting device is used to mount the hood within the hood mounting area.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, the fender mounting device includes a second main body, a fender positioning part, and a second body positioning part. Both the fender positioning part and the second body positioning part are mounted on the second main body. The fender mounting device can be mounted on the vehicle body via the second body positioning part. The fender positioning part corresponds to the fender mounting area. When the fender is mounted within the fender mounting area, the fender can be positioned and adjusted via the fender positioning part. By providing a second body positioning part 44 on the second main body 41 provided in this embodiment, the fender mounting device 40 provided in this embodiment can be mounted on the vehicle body via the second body positioning part 44. By providing a fender positioning part 43 on the second main body 41 provided in this embodiment, when the fender is mounted on the fender bracket, the position of the fender is positioned and corrected via the fender positioning part 43, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the fender.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the second vehicle body positioning part 44 provided in this embodiment includes a plurality of second support blocks and a plurality of first guide blocks. The plurality of first guide blocks and the plurality of second support blocks are all disposed on the second main body 41. A second support surface is provided on the end of the second support block near the vehicle body. The shape of the second support surface is adapted to the shape of the vehicle body near the second support block. A first guide surface is provided on the side of the first guide block near the vehicle body. Through the guidance of the first guide surface, the second support block can quickly cooperate with the vehicle body, thereby enabling the fender mounting device 40 to be quickly installed on the vehicle body.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, before installing the fender mounting device 40 provided in this embodiment, the fender provided in this embodiment is installed on the fender bracket by threaded fasteners. In order to facilitate the installation and position adjustment of the fender, a certain clearance is left between the mounting hole of the fender and the threaded fastener, and the threaded fastener is not tightened. Therefore, the position of the fender provided in this embodiment can be finely adjusted relative to the fender bracket within a certain range.

[0044] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the fender mounting device 40 in this embodiment further includes a first driving unit 42. The first driving unit 42 includes a first driving assembly, which includes a first body 421 and a first driving member 422. The first driving member 422 is disposed on the second body 41, and the first body 421 is movably disposed on the second body 41. The first body 421 and the first driving member 422 are drivenly connected. The first body 421 has a first initial position for avoiding the fender and a first working position for moving a preset distance toward the hood fender. The first driving member 422 is used to drive the first body 421 to switch between the first initial position and the first working position. By setting the first body 421 provided in this embodiment to a first initial position that avoids the fender, when the operator needs to install the fender mounting device 40 provided in this embodiment onto the vehicle body, the first driving member 422 can drive the first body 421 to the first initial position. At this time, the first body 421 on the fender mounting device 40 can avoid the fender, so that the fender mounting device 40 provided in this embodiment can be successfully installed onto the vehicle body.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, there are two fender positioning parts 43 and two first driving parts 42 provided in this embodiment. The two fender positioning parts 43 are respectively disposed on both ends of the second main body 41, and the two first driving parts 42 are disposed corresponding to the two fender positioning parts 43.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the second main body 41 provided in this embodiment is provided with a first guide component, the first main body 421 provided in this embodiment is movably mounted on the first guide component, the first driving component 422 provided in this embodiment is a telescopic handle component, the telescopic handle component provided in this embodiment is mounted on the second main body 41, the output end of the telescopic handle component is drivenly connected to the first main body 421, and the first main body 421 can be driven by pulling the telescopic handle component provided in this embodiment, so that the first main body 421 can switch between a first initial position and a first working position.

[0047] See Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in order to adjust the position of the fender mounted on the fender bracket and improve the installation accuracy of the fender provided in this embodiment, the fender positioning part 43 in this embodiment includes a fender positioning assembly 432 and a fender support assembly 431. The fender positioning assembly 432 includes a first fender positioning member 4321 and a second fender positioning member 4322. The first fender positioning member 4321 is disposed on the second body 41, and the fender can be positioned by the first fender positioning member 4321. The fender support assembly 431 and the second fender positioning member 4322 are both disposed on the first body 421. During the process of the first body 421 switching from the first initial position to the first working position, the fender can be positioned by the second fender positioning member 4322. The fender support assembly 431 can abut against the fender and support and correct the fender. By providing a first fender positioning member 4321 on the second main body 41 provided in this embodiment, the fender provided in this embodiment can be positioned by the first fender positioning member 4321. By providing a second fender positioning member 4322 on the first main body 421 provided in this embodiment, the fender provided in this embodiment can be positioned by the second fender positioning member 4322 during the process of the first main body 421 switching from the first initial position to the first working position. Through the combined action of the first fender positioning member 4321 and the second fender positioning member 4322, the fender can have a relatively definite position with the fender bracket, so as to ensure the fender is installed accurately. The accuracy is effectively improved. At the same time, during the process of the first body 421 switching from the first initial position to the first working position, the fender is first completely limited by the first fender positioning member 4321 and the second fender positioning member 4322. Then, the fender support assembly 431 provided on the first body 421 in this embodiment will gradually support and abut against the completely limited fender. As the first body 421 moves, the fender support assembly 431 can deform the fender to correct the shape of the fender. The fender support assembly 431 provided in this embodiment can effectively eliminate the deformation of the fender during installation, welding and other processes, thereby facilitating the subsequent installation of automotive parts.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the fender support assembly 431 provided in this embodiment includes a plurality of fender support blocks. The plurality of fender support blocks provided in this embodiment are all disposed on the first body 421. A fender support surface is provided on the side of the fender support block near the fender. The shape of the fender support surface is adapted to the shape of the side of the fender near the fender support block. The shape of the fender can be corrected by the fender support block.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the first fender positioning component 4321 provided in this embodiment is a first fender positioning pin, and the second fender positioning component 4322 is a second fender positioning pin. The fender provided in this embodiment is provided with a first fender positioning hole and a second fender positioning hole. The position of the first fender positioning hole provided in this embodiment can correspond to the position of the first fender positioning pin, and the position of the second fender positioning hole can correspond to the position of the second fender positioning pin. By passing the first fender positioning pin provided in this embodiment through the first fender positioning hole and the second fender positioning pin through the second fender positioning hole, the fender can have a definite position relative to the vehicle body.

[0050] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, to facilitate the installation of the hood hinge provided in this embodiment, the hood fender tooling system in this embodiment also includes a guide rail. The guide rail is disposed on the side of the vehicle body and extends along the length of the vehicle body. The hinge mounting device 10 is movably mounted on the guide rail. The hinge mounting device 10 can move to the side of the hinge mounting area through the guide rail. The hinge mounting device 10 includes a third body 11, a second drive unit 12, and a hinge positioning unit 13. The second drive unit 12 is disposed on the third body 11, and the hinge positioning unit 13 is movably mounted on the third body 11. The second drive unit 12 and the hinge positioning unit 13 are drivenly connected, and the hood hinge can be mounted on the hinge positioning unit 13. The hinge positioning unit 13 has a first state in which the hood hinge corresponds to the hinge mounting area, and a second state in which the hood hinge avoids the hinge mounting area. The second drive unit 12 is used to drive the hinge positioning unit 13 to switch between the first state and the second state. By movably mounting the hinge mounting device 10 on the guide rail, the hinge mounting device 10 can move to the side of the hinge mounting area via the guide rail. After the hinge mounting device 10 is in place, the hinge positioning part 13 can be driven by the second drive part 12 to switch the hinge positioning part 13 from the second state to the first state. When the hinge positioning part 13 is in the first state, the hood hinge mounted on the hinge positioning part 13 can correspond to the hinge mounting area, thereby enabling the hood hinge provided in this embodiment to be quickly installed on the vehicle body. At the same time, since the hinge mounting device 10 provided in this embodiment can move via the guide rail, the hood fender tooling provided in this embodiment can install hood hinges of different vehicle models via the hinge mounting device 10, which has strong versatility.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, the second drive unit 12 includes a second drive assembly 121, which includes a second drive member 1212 and a second body 1211. The second drive member 1212 is mounted on the third body 11, and the second body 1211 is pivotally connected to the third body 11. The second drive member 1212 is drivably connected to the second body 1211. The second body 1211 has a second initial position for avoiding the vehicle body and a second working position for rotating a preset angle toward the vehicle body. The second drive member 1212 is used to drive the second body 1211 to switch between the second initial position and the second working position. The second drive assembly 121 is drivably connected to the hinge positioning part 13.

[0052] In one specific embodiment, the second drive unit 12 further includes a third drive assembly 122. The third drive assembly 122 includes a third drive member 1222 and a third body 1221. The third drive member 1222 is disposed on the second body 1211, and the third body 1221 is pivotally connected to the second body 1211. The third drive member 1222 is drivenly connected to the third body 1221. The third body 1221 has a third initial position for avoiding the vehicle body and a third working position for rotating a preset angle toward the vehicle body. The third drive member 1222 is used to drive the third body 1221 to switch between the third initial position and the third working position. The third drive assembly 122 is drivenly connected to the hinge positioning unit 13.

[0053] In one specific embodiment, the second drive unit 12 further includes a fourth drive assembly 123. The fourth drive assembly 123 includes a fourth body 1231 and a fourth drive member 1232. The fourth drive member 1232 is disposed on the second body 1211. The fourth body 1231 and the fourth drive member 1232 are drivenly connected. The fourth body 1231 has a fourth initial position that can be drivenly connected to the hood hinge, and a fourth working position that drives the hood hinge to move a preset distance toward the third body 11. The fourth drive member 1232 is used to drive the fourth body 1231 to switch between the fourth initial position and the fourth working position.

[0054] In one specific embodiment, the second driving unit 12 further includes a fifth driving component 124, which includes a fifth body 1241 and a fifth driving member 1242. The fifth driving member 1242 is disposed on the second body 1211 and is drivenly connected to the fifth body 1241 and the fifth driving member 1242. The hinge positioning unit 13 further includes a hinge positioning component 131, which is movably mounted on the fifth body 1241. The fifth body 1241 has a fifth initial position for the hinge positioning unit 13 to avoid the hood hinge disposed on the hinge support component 132, and a fifth working position for the hinge positioning unit 13 to connect with the hood hinge. The fifth driving member 1242 is used to drive the fifth body 1241 to switch between the fifth initial position and the fifth working position.

[0055] To support the hood hinge provided in this embodiment, the hinge positioning part 13 includes a hinge support assembly 132. The hinge support assembly 132 is disposed on the third body 1221, and the hood hinge is movably disposed on the hinge support assembly 132. The hinge support assembly 132 is used to support the hood hinge. By providing the hinge support assembly 132 on the third body 1221 provided in this embodiment, the hood hinge provided in this embodiment can be supported by the hinge support part.

[0056] In an optional embodiment, the hinge mounting device 10 provided in this embodiment has a third state for avoiding the vehicle body and a fourth state for mounting the hood hinge onto the hinge positioning part 13. When the hinge mounting device 10 provided in this embodiment is in the third state, the second body 1211 provided in this embodiment is in the second initial position, the third body 1221 is in the third initial position, the fourth body 1231 is in the fourth initial position, and the fifth body 1241 is in the fifth initial position. When the hinge mounting device 10 provided in this embodiment is in the fourth state, the second body 1211 provided in this embodiment is in the second working position, the third body 1221 is in the third initial position, the fourth body 1231 is in the fourth initial position, and the fifth body 1241 is in the fifth initial position.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, when it is necessary to install the hood hinge onto the hinge mounting device 10 provided in this embodiment, the hinge mounting device 10 provided in this embodiment is first set to the fourth state. Then, the hood hinge is movably mounted on the hinge support component 132 on the third body 1221, and the hood hinge is driven to connect with the fourth body 1231. After the hood hinge is mounted on the hinge support component 132 and abuts against the fourth body 1231, the position of the hinge positioning component 131 movably mounted on the fifth body 1241 can be adjusted so that the position of the hinge positioning component 131 corresponds to the position of the hood hinge. When the position of the hinge positioning component 131 corresponds to the position of the hood hinge, the fifth body 1241 can be switched from the fifth initial position to the fifth working position. When the fifth body 1241 is in the fifth working position, the hinge positioning component 131 can connect with the hood hinge, and at this time the hood hinge is mounted on the hinge mounting device 10.

[0058] In one specific embodiment, when using the hinge mounting device 10 provided in this embodiment to mount the hood hinge onto the vehicle body, the hinge mounting device 10 is first set to the third state. Then, the hinge mounting device 10 is moved to the side of the hinge mounting area via the guide rail. Next, the hinge mounting device 10 is switched from the third state to the fourth state, and the hinge is mounted on the hinge positioning part 13. At this time, the hinge positioning part 13 is in the second state. After the hood hinge is mounted on the hinge positioning part 13, the fourth driving member 1232 can drive the fourth body 1231 to switch the fourth body 1231 from the fourth initial position to the fourth working position. During the process of body 1231 switching from the fourth initial position to the fourth working position, since the hood hinge is movably disposed between the hinge positioning component 131 and the hood support component and is drivenly connected to the fourth body 1231, the fourth body 1231 can drive the hood hinge to move a preset distance toward the third body 11 so that the hood hinge moves into the hinge installation area and abuts against the vehicle body. At this time, the hood hinge can be installed on the vehicle body, and the hinge positioning part 13 also switches from the second state to the first state. After the hood hinge is installed on the vehicle body, the hinge positioning component 131 can be separated from the hood hinge simply by switching the fifth body 1241 from the fifth working position to the fifth initial position.

[0059] See Figure 3As shown, in a specific embodiment, the hood mounting device 20 includes a fourth main body 21, a hood positioning part 22, and a third body positioning part 23. Both the hood positioning part 22 and the third body positioning part 23 are disposed on the fourth main body 21. The hood mounting device 20 can be mounted on the vehicle body via the third body positioning part 23, and the hood can be mounted on the hood mounting device 20 via the hood positioning part 22, corresponding to the hood mounting area. By providing the third body positioning part 23 on the fourth main body 21 provided in this embodiment, the hood mounting device 20 provided in this embodiment can be mounted on the vehicle body via the third body positioning part 23. Simultaneously, by providing the hood positioning part 22 on the fourth main body 21, the hood provided in this embodiment can be mounted on the hood mounting device 20 via the hood positioning part 22 and located within the hood mounting area.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, the third body positioning part 23 provided in this embodiment includes a plurality of third support blocks and a plurality of second positioning pins. The plurality of second positioning pins and the plurality of third support blocks are all disposed on the fourth main body 21. The vehicle body provided in this embodiment is provided with a plurality of second positioning holes, the positions of the plurality of second positioning holes corresponding to the positions of the plurality of second positioning pins. The second positioning pins can be inserted into the corresponding second positioning holes. A third support surface is provided on the end of the third support block near the vehicle body. The shape of the third support surface is adapted to the shape of the side of the vehicle body near the third support block. Through the cooperation between the third support block and the vehicle body, and the cooperation between the second positioning pins and the second positioning holes, the hood mounting device 20 can have a definite position relative to the vehicle body.

[0061] See Figure 3 As shown, to facilitate the installation of the cover provided in this embodiment, the cover positioning part 22 in this embodiment includes a cover positioning component 221 and a cover guiding component 222. Both the cover positioning component 221 and the cover guiding component 222 are disposed on the fourth main body 21. The cover guiding component 222 is used to guide the cover so that the cover can be connected to the cover positioning component 221. By providing the cover guiding component 222 on the fourth main body 21 provided in this embodiment, the cover provided in this embodiment can be quickly connected to the cover positioning component 221 by being guided by the cover guiding component 222, so that the cover is in the cover installation area.

[0062] In a preferred embodiment, the cover provided in this embodiment is provided with a first cover positioning hole and a second cover positioning hole. The cover guide assembly 222 provided in this embodiment includes a first cover positioning pin and a second cover positioning pin. The first cover positioning pin and the second cover positioning pin provided in this embodiment are both provided on the fourth body 21. The position of the first cover positioning pin corresponds to the position of the first cover positioning hole, and the position of the second cover positioning pin corresponds to the position of the second cover positioning hole. When the cover is installed, the first cover positioning pin can pass through the first cover positioning hole, and the second cover positioning pin can pass through the second cover positioning hole. Through the cooperation of the first cover positioning hole and the first cover positioning pin, and the cooperation of the second cover positioning pin and the second cover positioning hole, the position of the cover can be limited so that the cover has a definite position relative to the cover mounting device 20.

[0063] In one specific embodiment, the hood guide assembly 222 includes a hood guide block. A hood guide surface is provided on the side of the hood guide block near the hood positioning assembly 221. The hood guide block can guide the hood through the hood guide surface.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, a hood guide slope is formed on the side of the hood guide block near the hood. The hood guide slope provided in this embodiment is used to guide the hood so that the hood can be quickly connected to the hood positioning assembly 221.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, there are multiple hood guide blocks, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the fourth body 21.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, the guide rail provided in this embodiment includes a base plate and a sixth driving member. The sixth driving member provided in this embodiment is disposed on the base plate. A first guide structure is provided on the side of the base plate near the third main body 11, and a second structure is provided on the end of the third main body 11 near the base plate. The first guide structure and the second guide structure are adapted to each other. The hinge mounting device 10 can be movably mounted on the base plate through the cooperation of the first guide structure and the second guide structure. The output end of the sixth driving member is drivenly connected to the third main body 11. The sixth driving member is used to drive the third main body 11 so that the hinge mounting device 10 moves along the extension direction of the first guide structure.

[0067] See Figures 1 to 7As shown, in another aspect, this application embodiment also provides a fender installation method, which includes the following steps: S101, when the fender bracket is installed in the bracket installation area, the bracket detection device 30 is installed on the vehicle body, and the position of the detection reference part 32 corresponds to the position of the fender bracket; S103, the width of the detection gap is detected by the gap detection part, and if the width of the detection gap is not within the preset value range, the position of the fender bracket is adjusted with the detection reference part 32 as the reference, so that the width of the detection gap of the fender bracket is within the preset value range; S105, the fender is installed on the fender bracket, and the fender is positioned and supported by the fender installation device.

[0068] Wherein, the aforementioned fender is a fender in the hood fender tooling system, and preferably, the aforementioned fender mounting device is a fender mounting device in the hood fender tooling system.

[0069] The fender mounting method provided in this application embodiment further includes the following steps: before step S101, the hood hinge is installed in the hinge mounting area by means of the hinge mounting device; the hood is installed in the hood mounting area by means of the hood mounting device, and the hood is connected to the hood hinge.

[0070] In one specific embodiment, when using the hood fender tooling system provided in this embodiment to install the hood hinge, hood, fender bracket, and fender, firstly, the hood hinge is installed on the hinge installation device 10. Then, the hood hinge is moved to the hinge installation area through the hinge installation device 10. After the hood hinge is moved to the hinge installation area, it can be connected to the vehicle body, thereby completing the installation of the hood hinge. After the hood hinge is installed, the hood installation device 20 is installed in the hood installation area. After the hood installation device 20 is installed, the hood can be installed in the hood installation area through the hood installation device 20. Afterwards, the position of the hood corresponds to the position of the hood hinge, allowing the hood to connect with the hood hinge. Once the hood and hood hinge are connected, the fender bracket can be installed on the vehicle body using threaded fasteners. A certain clearance is left between the mounting holes of the fender bracket and the threaded fasteners, and the threaded fasteners are not tightened. Therefore, the position of the fender bracket provided in this embodiment can be finely adjusted relative to the vehicle body within a certain range. After the fender bracket is installed on the vehicle body, the bracket detection device 30 can be installed on the vehicle body. At this time, the position of the detection reference part 32 corresponds to the position of the fender bracket, and a detection gap is formed between the detection reference part 32 and the fender bracket. When the bracket detection device... After installation 30 is complete, the width of the detection gap can be detected by the gap detection unit. If the width of the detection gap is not within the preset value range, the position of the fender bracket is adjusted based on the detection reference unit 32 to ensure that the width of the detection gap of the fender bracket is within the preset value range. Once the gap detection unit detects that the width of the detection gap is within the preset value range, the threaded fasteners can be tightened to fix the fender bracket to the vehicle body. After the fender bracket is installed, the fender can be installed on the fender bracket using the threaded fasteners. There will be a certain clearance between the mounting hole of the fender and the threaded fastener, and the threaded fastener is not tightened. The position of the fender provided in this embodiment can be finely adjusted within a certain range relative to the fender bracket. After the fender is installed on the fender bracket, the fender mounting device 40 can be installed on the vehicle body. After the fender mounting device 40 is installed, the fender installed on the fender bracket can be positioned by the fender positioning component 432 to improve the installation accuracy of the fender. During the position adjustment of the fender by the fender positioning component 432, the fender support component 431 will gradually fit with the fender and correct the shape of the fender. After the shape of the fender is corrected, the threaded fasteners can be tightened to fix the fender on the fender bracket.

[0071] In summary, implementing the bracket detection device, hood fender tooling system, and fender installation method provided in this embodiment has at least the following beneficial technical effects: The bracket detection device provided in this embodiment can be installed on the vehicle body, and the position of the detection reference part corresponds to the bracket installation area. When the fender bracket is installed in the bracket installation area, a detection gap can be formed between the fender bracket and the detection reference part. The width of the detection gap can be detected by the gap detection part. If the width of the detection gap is within a preset range, it indicates that the installation position of the fender bracket meets the installation requirements. If the width of the detection gap is outside the preset range, the position of the fender bracket is adjusted based on the detection reference part so that the width of the detection gap is within the preset range. The bracket detection device provided in this embodiment can effectively improve the installation accuracy and efficiency of the fender bracket on the vehicle body.

[0072] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A hood fender tooling system, the hood fender tooling system being used to mount a hood hinge, a hood, a fender bracket, and a fender onto a vehicle body, the vehicle body being provided with a hinge mounting area, a hood mounting area, a fender mounting area, and a bracket mounting area, characterized in that, The hood fender tooling system comprises a support detection device, and the hood fender tooling system further comprises: a hinge mounting device (10) for mounting the hood hinge in the hinge mounting area; a hood mounting device (20) for mounting the hood in the hood mounting area; the hood fender tooling system further comprises a fender mounting device (40) comprising a second main body (41), a fender positioning portion (43) and a second vehicle body positioning portion (44), the fender positioning portion (43) and the second vehicle body positioning portion (44) are both mounted on the second main body (41), the fender mounting device (40) can be mounted on the vehicle body through the second vehicle body positioning portion (44), the fender positioning portion (43) can correspond to the fender mounting area, and the fender can be adjusted in position through the fender positioning portion (43) when the fender is mounted in the fender mounting area; the fender mounting device (40) further comprises a first driving portion (42), the first driving portion (42) comprises a first driving assembly, the first driving assembly comprises a first body (421) and a first driving member (422), the first driving member (422) is arranged on the second main body (41), and the first body (421) is movably arranged on the second main body (41); the first body (421) is in driving connection with the first driving member (422), the first body (421) has a first initial position for avoiding the fender and a first working position for moving a preset distance towards the hood fender, and the first driving member (422) is used to drive the first body (421) to switch between the first initial position and the first working position.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein: The fender positioning portion (43) comprises a fender positioning assembly (432) and a fender supporting assembly (431), the fender positioning assembly (432) comprises a first fender positioning member (4321) and a second fender positioning member (4322), the first fender positioning member (4321) is arranged on the second main body (41), and the fender can be positioned through the first fender positioning member (4321); the fender supporting assembly (431) and the second fender positioning member (4322) are both arranged on the first body (421), the fender can be positioned through the second fender positioning member (4322) in the process that the first body (421) switches from the first initial position to the first working position, the fender supporting assembly (431) can abut against the fender and support and correct the fender.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein: The hood fender tooling system further comprises a guide rail portion, the guide rail portion is arranged on the side of the vehicle body and extends along the length direction of the vehicle body. The hinge mounting device is movably mounted on the guide rail part, the hinge mounting device can be moved to the side of the hinge mounting area through the guide rail part, the hinge mounting device (10) comprises a third main body (11), a second driving part (12) and a hinge positioning part (13), the second driving part (12) is arranged on the third main body (11), the hinge positioning part (13) is movably mounted on the third main body (11), the second driving part (12) is drivingly connected with the hinge positioning part (13), and the cover hinge can be mounted on the hinge positioning part (13); The hinge positioning part (13) has a first state corresponding to the cover hinge and the hinge mounting area, and a second state avoiding the cover hinge to the hinge mounting area, and the second driving part (12) is used for driving the hinge positioning part (13) to switch between the first state and the second state.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein: The cover mounting device (20) comprises a fourth main body (21), a cover positioning part (22) and a third vehicle body positioning part (23), the cover positioning part (22) and the third vehicle body positioning part (23) are arranged on the fourth main body (21), the cover mounting device (20) can be mounted on the vehicle body through the third vehicle body positioning part (23), and the cover can be mounted on the cover mounting device (20) through the cover positioning part (22) and correspond to the cover mounting area.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein: The cover positioning part (22) comprises a cover positioning assembly (221) and a cover guiding assembly (222), the cover positioning assembly (221) and the cover guiding assembly (222) are arranged on the fourth main body (21), and the cover guiding assembly (222) is used for guiding the cover to be connected with the cover positioning assembly (221).

6. A fender mounting method characterized by comprising: The bracket detection device comprises: A first main body (31); A first vehicle body positioning part (33) is mounted on the first main body (31), the bracket detection device (30) can be mounted on the vehicle body through the first vehicle body positioning part (33), and the vehicle body is provided with a bracket mounting area for mounting a fender bracket; A detection reference part (32) is mounted on the first main body, in the case that the fender bracket is mounted in the bracket mounting area, the detection reference part (32) can correspond to the bracket mounting area, and a detection gap is formed between the fender bracket and the detection reference part (32); A gap detection part, the bracket detection device (30) can detect the width of the detection gap through the gap detection part to determine the relative position between the fender bracket and the detection reference part (32), and the method comprises the following steps: The bracket detection device is installed on the vehicle body with the position of the detection reference part (32) corresponding to the position of the fender bracket when the fender bracket is installed in the bracket mounting area; The width of the detection gap is detected by the gap detection part, and if the width of the detection gap is not within a preset numerical range, the position of the fender bracket is adjusted with the detection reference part (32) as the reference so that the width of the detection gap of the fender bracket is within the preset numerical range; The fender is installed on the fender bracket, and the fender is positioned and supported and corrected by the fender mounting device, wherein the fender mounting device is the fender mounting device of claim 1.

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