Intelligent production device for automobile clutch housing
By designing an adaptive clamping assembly, the problems of low production efficiency and poor versatility caused by fixed-point clamping are solved, enabling efficient and stable processing and inspection of automotive clutch housings, thereby improving production efficiency and intelligence.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202310732600.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-06-20
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the fixed-point clamping and fixing method of automotive clutch housing results in low production efficiency and poor versatility, making it impossible to process and inspect efficiently.
An adaptive clamping assembly is adopted, including clamping rods, rubber bladders, and clamping tubes. By fitting the clamping rods to fit the shape of the shell and utilizing the elastic deformation of the rubber bladders and clamping tubes, stable clamping and guidance of the shell are achieved, preventing displacement.
It improves the production efficiency and versatility of automotive clutch housings, prevents displacement and vibration of the housings during processing, reduces noise generation, and enhances processing stability and intelligence.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile clutch processing, in particular to an intelligent production device for automobile clutch housings. BACKGROUND
[0002] The automobile clutch is located in the flywheel housing between the engine and the gearbox, and is fixed on the rear plane of the flywheel by screws. The output shaft of the clutch is the input shaft of the gearbox. During the driving process of the automobile, the driver can step on or release the clutch pedal as needed, so that the engine and the gearbox are temporarily separated and gradually connected, so as to cut off or transmit the power input from the engine to the gearbox. The clutch is composed of a transmission group, a housing and the like. During the production process of the housing, the clutch needs to be machined and detected after casting to ensure product quality.
[0003] However, in actual use, most of the existing technology positions certain specific positions of the clutch housing to clamp and fix the clutch housing for machining and detection. However, this method needs to position certain specific points, which is time-consuming and has low universality. In addition, the existing polishing and drilling mechanical arm has image recognition function and can position the machining position of the clutch housing. Therefore, the fixed-point clamping and fixing method undoubtedly greatly reduces the production efficiency of the automobile clutch housing. SUMMARY
[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide an intelligent production device for automobile clutch housings to solve the problem of long time and low universality of fixed-point clamping and fixing, which greatly increases the production efficiency of the clutch housing.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides the following technical scheme: comprising:
[0006] A machining table for supporting the automobile clutch housing;
[0007] A rear cover and a front cover movably arranged in the middle part of the machining table, and the front cover is fixedly arranged at one end of the rear cover;
[0008] An adaptive clamping assembly arranged in the middle part of the rear cover and the front cover, the adaptive clamping assembly comprises a plurality of clamping rods which can only move forward and backward in the interior of the rear cover and the front cover, the clamping rods movably penetrate and extend to the outside of the front cover, so that when the front cover drives the clamping rods to approach the automobile clutch housing, the plurality of clamping rods will fit on the surface of the automobile clutch housing according to the shape of the automobile clutch housing;
[0009] A positioning assembly one arranged in the interior of the front cover, the positioning assembly one comprises a rubber capsule fixedly arranged in the interior of the front cover, and the rubber capsule wraps the surface of the clamping rods in the middle part of the front cover, so that when the interior of the rubber capsule expands, the clamping rods are clamped;
[0010] The second positioning component is located inside the back cover. The second positioning component includes a clamping tube that is sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod and moves along the surface of the clamping rod. The clamping tube has a flared structure, and two symmetrically arranged shrinkage grooves are opened on the side wall of the flared structure of the clamping tube so that the flared structure of the clamping tube can undergo elastic deformation and clamp the clamping rod. A third fixing plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the back cover. The third fixing plate has a tapered hole in the middle of the position corresponding to the clamping rod. The inner diameter of the tapered hole is smaller than the maximum diameter of the flared structure of the clamping tube so that when the clamping tube moves in the inner wall of the tapered hole, the tapered hole will squeeze the clamping tube to undergo elastic deformation.
[0011] A drive assembly located inside the rear cover and used to drive the movement of the clamping tube;
[0012] A power unit located at the bottom of the rear cover and used to provide power for the operation of the drive assembly and the adaptive clamping assembly.
[0013] Preferably, a first fixing plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear cover at the end furthest from the front cover. A first rubber ring is fixedly embedded in the middle of the front cover and the first fixing plate at the corresponding clamping rod positions, and the first rubber ring is movably sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod. The clamping rod passes through the first rubber ring and extends to both ends of the first fixing plate. A rubber seat is fixedly connected to the end of the clamping rod at the rear cover position, and a first damping spring is fixedly connected to the end of the rubber seat furthest from the clamping rod position. The first damping spring is fixedly connected to one end of the first fixing plate and movably sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod. A limit ring is fixedly connected to the surface of the end of the clamping rod at the position of the first damping spring, and the diameter of the limit ring is larger than the inner diameter of the first rubber ring, so that the clamping rod cannot detach from the first fixing plate.
[0014] Preferably, the rubber bladder is filled with pressurized oil and is not fully saturated. A second fixing plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the front cover corresponding to the rear cover. A second rubber ring is fixedly embedded in the middle of the second fixing plate corresponding to the clamping rod, and the second rubber ring is movably sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod. The clamping rod passes through the second rubber ring and extends to both ends of the second fixing plate. A fixing tube is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front cover corresponding to the clamping rod, and the fixing tube is fixedly connected to one end of the second fixing plate. The fixing tube has multiple notches in the middle. The rubber bladder is located in the sealed space formed by the front cover and the second fixing plate, and the rubber bladder is movably sleeved on the surface of the fixing tube.
[0015] Preferably, the inner wall of the rear cover is movably provided with a movable plate, which is located between the third fixed plate and the first fixed plate. A tapered tube is fixedly connected to one end of the second fixed plate corresponding to the clamping rod position, and the tapered tube is located between the second fixed plate and the third fixed plate. The minimum diameter of the tapered tube is equal to the maximum inner diameter of the clamping tube, so that when the clamping tube is sleeved on the surface of the tapered tube, the clamping tube will release its clamping of the clamping rod. A rubber pad is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clamping tube. Positioning posts are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the opposite ends of the third fixed plate and the first fixed plate, and the positioning posts movably penetrate and extend to both ends of the movable plate, so that the movable plate can move stably back and forth between the third fixed plate and the first fixed plate.
[0016] Preferably, the drive assembly includes two drive frames movably disposed inside the rear cover. The two drive frames are symmetrically arranged about the vertical axis of the midpoint of the rear cover, and the drive frames are located between the third fixed plate and the first fixed plate. The two drive frames are located at both ends of a movable plate, and each end of the movable plate is fixedly connected to a drive column. A drive groove is opened at one end of the drive frame corresponding to the drive column position. The top of the drive groove is inclined. Guide plates are fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the two drive frames, and a guide column is movably inserted into the middle of the guide plate. The top of the guide column is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the rear cover, so that the guide column, in conjunction with the guide plate, can guide the movement of the drive frame.
[0017] Preferably, the power assembly includes two piston cylinders fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear cover, and each piston cylinder has a piston movably connected to its inner wall. One end of each piston is fixedly connected to a piston rod, which movably passes through and extends to the outside of the piston cylinder. A bellows is fixedly connected to the end of the piston away from the piston rod, and the bellows is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the piston cylinder. A connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the end of the piston cylinder away from the piston rod, and the connecting pipe is fixedly embedded in the middle of the front cover and the side wall of the rubber bladder, so that the interior of the connecting pipe communicates with the interior of the rubber bladder and the bellows, respectively. A movable frame is fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod away from the piston, and a threaded rod is threadedly connected to the middle of the movable frame. The threaded rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rear cover via a rotating seat. A servo motor is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod, and the servo motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear cover.
[0018] Preferably, the movable frame is in a "U" shape structure, and hinge rods are respectively hinged at both ends of the movable frame. One end of the hinge rod far from the movable frame is hinged with a lifting plate. At both ends of the top of the lifting plate, driving rods are respectively fixedly connected. The driving rods movably penetrate and extend into the interior of the rear cover. The driving rods are fixedly connected to the bottom of the driving frame. On the surface of one end of the driving rod corresponding to the driving frame, a second damping spring is fixedly connected, and the second damping spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear cover.
[0019] Preferably, a mounting housing is fixedly connected to the bottom of the surface of the rear cover, and the mounting housing is used for fixedly connecting with the robotic arm for producing the clutch housing. A pressure sensor is arranged between the mounting housing and the robotic arm. In the middle of the inner wall of the processing table, a clutch housing support frame is fixedly connected, and the clutch housing is movably connected directly above the clutch housing support frame. A plurality of guide rails are fixedly connected in a circular shape on the inner wall of the processing table, and guide rail frames are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the rear cover. The guide rail frames are slidably connected to the surfaces of the guide rails, so that the guide rails cooperate with the guide rail frames to limit the movement of the rear cover. A top positioning plate is closely attached to the top of the clutch housing, and the top positioning plate is driven by an electric push rod. The lowermost clamping rod is located at the bottom of the automotive clutch housing.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0021] 1. In the present invention, the clamping rods are fitted to the surface of the automotive clutch housing according to its shape, and the clamping rods are clamped, preventing the clamping rods from displacing during the processing of the automotive clutch housing. During the clamping process, there is no need to move the automotive clutch housing to a specific position for placement. Moreover, the use of the clamping rods to adaptively clamp according to the situation of the automotive clutch housing has high versatility and intelligence, thus effectively improving the production efficiency of the automotive clutch housing.
[0022] 2. In the present invention, when the hydraulic oil inside the corrugated pipe is squeezed by the piston and enters the rubber bladder through the connecting pipe, the rubber bladder will expand outwards, and the rubber bladder will tightly wrap the clamping rod through the notch on the side wall of the fixed pipe. By the surface of the rubber bladder being closely attached to the surface of the clamping rod, the friction force between the rubber bladder and the clamping rod is increased, thereby restricting the movement of the clamping rod, that is, preventing the situation of the automotive clutch housing displacing during processing.
[0023] 3. In addition, when the drive column moves the movable plate towards one end of the first fixed plate, the movable plate will move the position of the flared structure of the clamping tube towards one end of the third fixed plate. Since the inner diameter of the tapered hole is smaller than the maximum diameter of the flared structure of the clamping tube, when the clamping tube moves towards one end of the third fixed plate, it will be squeezed by the tapered hole and the inner diameter of the flared structure of the clamping tube will be reduced under the action of the shrinkage groove. This will cause the rubber pad to clamp the clamping rod, thereby restricting the movement of the clamping rod and preventing displacement of the car clutch housing during processing.
[0024] 4. The present invention also provides a first rubber ring in the middle of both the front cover and the first fixing plate, so that the clamping rod can be guided at both ends of the clamping rod, while reducing the transmission of vibration of the car clutch housing to the rear cover and the front cover during processing. At the same time, the clamping rod is clamped by wrapping it with a rubber bladder, and the clamping rod is clamped by the clamping tube with a rubber pad, which can reduce the transmission of vibration of the clamping rod to the rear cover and the front cover, and avoid the occurrence of resonance and noise of the rear cover and the front cover during processing of the car clutch housing. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention. Figure 2 ;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear cover structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housing according to the present invention.
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front cover structure of an intelligent production device for automobile clutch housing according to the present invention.
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the power component structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention.
[0030] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the power component structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention.
[0031] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the rear cover structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention.
[0032] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the clamping assembly structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention.
[0033] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the rubber bladder structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention.
[0034] Figure 10 This is a partial exploded view of the overall structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention.
[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the drive assembly structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention.
[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping tube structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention.
[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the drive frame structure of an intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings according to the present invention.
[0038] In the diagram: 1. Processing table; 2. Rear cover; 3. Front cover;
[0039] 401. Clamping rod; 402. First fixing plate; 403. First rubber ring; 404. Rubber seat; 405. First damping spring; 406. Limiting ring;
[0040] 501. Second fixing plate; 502. Fixing tube; 503. Notch; 504. Rubber bladder; 505. Second rubber ring;
[0041] 601. Third fixing plate; 602. Movable plate; 603. Tapered tube; 604. Tapered hole; 605. Clamping tube; 606. Shrinkage groove; 607. Positioning post;
[0042] 701. Drive frame; 702. Drive slot; 703. Drive column; 704. Guide plate; 705. Guide column;
[0043] 801. Piston cylinder; 802. Piston; 803. Connecting pipe; 804. Bellows; 805. Piston rod; 806. Movable frame; 807. Threaded rod; 808. Servo motor; 809. Hinge rod; 810. Lifting plate; 811. Drive rod; 812. Second damping spring;
[0044] 9. Housing; 10. Clutch housing support frame; 11. Guide rail; 12. Guide rail frame; 13. Top positioning plate. Detailed Implementation
[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0046] Please see Figures 1-13 The present invention provides a technical solution comprising:
[0047] 1 is a machining table for supporting automotive clutch housings;
[0048] The rear cover 2 and the front cover 3 are movable in the middle of the processing table 1, and the front cover 3 is fixedly installed at one end of the rear cover 2;
[0049] The adaptive clamping assembly includes multiple clamping rods 401 that can only move back and forth inside the rear cover 2 and the front cover 3. The clamping rods 401 extend through and out of the front cover 3 so that when the front cover 3 drives the clamping rods 401 toward the vehicle clutch housing, the multiple clamping rods 401 will conform to the shape of the vehicle clutch housing and fit on its surface. A first fixing plate 402 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the end of the rear cover 2 away from the front cover 3. The front cover 3 and the first fixing plate 402 are respectively fixed at the middle of the corresponding positions of the clamping rods 401. A first rubber ring 403 is embedded in the clamping rod 401 and is movably sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod 401. The clamping rod 401 extends through the first rubber ring 403 to both ends of the first fixed plate 402. A rubber seat 404 is fixedly installed at one end of the clamping rod 401 corresponding to the position of the rear cover 2. A first damping spring 405 is fixedly installed at the end of the rubber seat 404 away from the position of the clamping rod 401. The first damping spring 405 is fixedly installed at one end of the first fixed plate 402. Spring 405 is movably sleeved on the surface of clamping rod 401. A limit ring 406 is fixedly installed on one end of clamping rod 401 corresponding to the position of the first damping spring 405, and the diameter of the limit ring 406 is larger than the inner diameter of the first rubber ring 403, so that clamping rod 401 cannot be disengaged from the first fixing plate 402. When the rear cover 2 moves toward and approaches the car clutch housing, firstly, clamping rod 401 approaches the car clutch housing, and as the rear cover 2 continues to move, the car clutch housing squeezes clamping rod 401. 1. The clamping rod 401 moves within the inner walls of the front cover 3 and the rear cover 2. The clamping rod 401 can move smoothly back and forth within the inner walls of the rear cover 2 and the front cover 3 by setting the front cover 3, the first fixing plate 402, and the first rubber ring 403. The first damping spring 405 is stretched by the rubber seat 404 until the values of the four pressure sensors are equal and the target pressure value is reached. At this time, the structure formed by the multiple clamping rods 401 is in close contact with the surface of the car clutch housing corresponding to the position of the clamping rod 401.
[0050] The positioning component includes a rubber bladder 504 fixedly disposed inside the front cover 3, which wraps around the clamping rod 401 located on the middle part of the front cover 3 so that the clamping rod 401 will be clamped when the rubber bladder 504 expands. The rubber bladder 504 is filled with pressurized oil and is not fully inflated. A second fixing plate 501 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one end of the front cover 3 corresponding to the position of the rear cover 2. A second rubber ring 505 is fixedly embedded in the middle part of the second fixing plate 501 corresponding to the position of the clamping rod 401, and the second rubber ring 505 is movably sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod 401. The clamping rod 401 is movably passed through the second rubber ring 505 and extends to both ends of the second fixing plate 501. A fixing tube 502 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the front cover 3 corresponding to the position of the clamping rod 401. Fixedly installed at one end of the second fixed plate 501, the fixed tube 502 has multiple notches 503 in the middle. The rubber bladder 504 is located in the sealed space formed by the front cover 3 and the second fixed plate 501. The rubber bladder 504 is movably sleeved on the surface of the fixed tube 502. When the hydraulic oil inside the bellows 804 is squeezed by the piston 802 and enters the rubber bladder 504 through the connecting tube 803, the rubber bladder 504 will expand outward and tightly wrap the clamping rod 401 through the notches 503 on the side wall of the fixed tube 502. The surface of the rubber bladder 504 is in close contact with the surface of the clamping rod 401, thereby increasing the friction between the rubber bladder 504 and the clamping rod 401, thus restricting the movement of the clamping rod 401, which can prevent the displacement of the automobile clutch housing during processing.
[0051] Positioning component two includes a clamping tube 605 that is sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod 401 and moves along the surface of the clamping rod 401. The clamping tube 605 has a flared structure, and two symmetrically arranged contraction grooves 606 are provided on the side wall of the flared structure of the clamping tube 605, so that the flared structure of the clamping tube 605 can undergo elastic deformation and clamp the clamping rod 401. A third fixing plate 601 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the rear cover 2. The third fixing plate 601 has a tapered hole 604 in the middle of the position corresponding to the clamping rod 401, and the inner diameter of the tapered hole 604 is smaller than the maximum diameter of the flared structure of the clamping tube 605. When the clamping tube 605 moves within the conical hole 604, the conical hole 604 will compress the clamping tube 605, causing elastic deformation. A movable plate 602 is movably mounted on the inner wall of the rear cover 2, positioned between the third fixed plate 601 and the first fixed plate 402. A conical tube 603 is fixedly mounted on one end of the second fixed plate 501 corresponding to the clamping rod 401, and is positioned between the second fixed plate 501 and the third fixed plate 601. The minimum diameter of the conical tube 603 is equal to the maximum inner diameter of the clamping tube 605, so that the clamping tube 605 fits onto the conical tube 605. When the surface of 3 is reached, the clamping tube 605 will release its grip on the clamping rod 401. A rubber pad is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the clamping tube 605. Positioning posts 607 are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the opposite ends of the third fixing plate 601 and the first fixing plate 402, respectively. The positioning posts 607 movably penetrate and extend to both ends of the movable plate 602, so that the movable plate 602 can move back and forth stably between the third fixing plate 601 and the first fixing plate 402. When the driving post 703 drives the movable plate 602 to move towards one end of the first fixing plate 402, the movable plate 602 will drive the clamping tube 605 to expand. The position of the mouth-shaped structure moves towards one end of the third fixed plate 601. Since the inner diameter of the tapered hole 604 is smaller than the maximum diameter of the flared structure of the clamping tube 605, when the clamping tube 605 moves towards one end of the third fixed plate 601, it is squeezed by the tapered hole 604 and, under the action of the shrinkage groove 606, the inner diameter of the flared structure of the clamping tube 605 is reduced, which drives the rubber pad to clamp the clamping rod 401, thereby restricting the movement of the clamping rod 401, that is, preventing the displacement of the automobile clutch housing during processing.
[0052] The invention also includes a drive assembly disposed inside the rear cover 2 for moving the clamping tube 605. The drive assembly includes two drive frames 701 movably disposed inside the rear cover 2. The two drive frames 701 are symmetrically arranged about the vertical axis of the midpoint of the rear cover 2, and are located between the third fixed plate 601 and the first fixed plate 402. The two drive frames 701 are located at both ends of the movable plate 602, and drive columns 703 are fixedly installed at both ends of the movable plate 602. A drive groove 702 is formed at one end of each drive frame 701 corresponding to the drive column 703, and the top of the drive groove 702 is inclined. Guide plates 704 are fixedly installed on the opposite surfaces of the two drive frames 701, and guide columns 705 are movably inserted into the middle of the guide plates 704. The top of the column 705 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the rear cover 2 so that the guide column 705, together with the guide plate 704, can guide the movement of the drive frame 701. When the drive rod 811 moves downward and compresses the second damping spring 812, the drive rod 811 drives the drive frame 701 to move downward. Under the action of the guide column 705 and the guide plate 704, the drive frame 701 can move downward stably. At the same time, when the drive frame 701 moves downward, it will drive the drive groove 702 to move downward. Because the top of the drive groove 702 is inclined, when the drive frame 701 drives the drive groove 702 to move downward, the drive groove 702 will compress the drive column 703 to move towards one end of the first fixed plate 402, thereby causing the drive column 703 to drive the movable plate 602 to move towards one end of the first fixed plate 402.
[0053] The present invention further includes a power component disposed at the bottom of the rear cover 2 and used to provide power for the operation of the drive component and the adaptive clamping component. The power component includes a piston cylinder 801 fixedly installed at the bottom of the rear cover 2. The number of piston cylinders 801 is two, and pistons 802 are respectively and movably connected to the inner walls of the two piston cylinders 801. One end of each piston 802 is fixedly installed with a piston rod 805, and the piston rod 805 movably penetrates and extends outside the piston cylinder 801. One end of the piston 802 away from the piston rod 805 is fixedly installed with a bellows 804, and the bellows 804 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the piston cylinder 801. One end of the piston cylinder 801 away from the piston rod 805 is fixedly installed with a connecting pipe 803, and the connecting pipe 803 is respectively fixedly embedded in the middle of the side walls of the front cover 3 and the rubber bladder 504, so that the interior of the connecting pipe 803 is respectively connected to the interiors of the rubber bladder 504 and the bellows 804. One end of the piston rod 805 away from the piston 802 is fixedly installed with a movable frame 806, and a threaded rod 807 is threadedly connected to the middle of the movable frame 806. The threaded rod 807 is rotationally connected to the bottom of the rear cover 2 through a rotating seat. One end of the threaded rod 807 is fixedly installed with a servo motor 808, and the servo motor 808 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rear cover 2. The movable frame 806 has a "Ji" - shaped structure, and hinge rods 809 are respectively hinged to both ends of the movable frame 806. One end of the hinge rod 809 away from the movable frame 806 is hinged to a lifting plate 810. At both ends of the top of the lifting plate 810, drive rods 811 are respectively fixedly installed. The drive rods 811 movably penetrate and extend into the interior of the rear cover 2. The drive rods 811 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the drive frame 701. A second damping spring 812 is fixedly installed on the surface of one end of the drive rod 811 corresponding to the drive frame 701, and the second damping spring 812 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the rear cover 2. When the servo motor 808 is powered on and operates, the servo motor 808 drives the threaded rod 807 to rotate, thereby causing the threaded rod 807 to drive the movable frame 806 to move towards the front cover 3. When the movable frame 806 moves towards the front cover 3, the movable frame 806 will drive the piston 802 through the piston rod 805 to inject the hydraulic oil inside the bellows 804 into the interior of the rubber bladder 504 through the connecting pipe 803. At the same time, the movable frame 806 will also drive the lifting plate 810 and the drive rods 811 to move downward through the hinge rods 809, and simultaneously compress the second damping spring 812.
[0054] A mounting housing 9 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the surface of the rear cover 2. The mounting housing 9 is used to fix the mechanical arm that produces the clutch housing. A pressure sensor is provided between the mounting housing 9 and the mechanical arm. A clutch housing support frame 10 is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner wall of the processing table 1. The clutch housing is movably connected to the top of the clutch housing support frame 10. Multiple guide rails 11 are fixedly installed in a ring on the inner wall of the processing table 1. Guide rail frames 12 are fixedly installed at both ends of the rear cover 2. The guide rail frames 12 are slidably connected to the surface of the guide rails 11 so that the guide rails 11 cooperate with the guide rail frames 12 to limit the movement of the rear cover 2. A top positioning plate 13 is tightly attached to the top of the clutch housing. The top positioning plate 13 is driven by an electric push rod. The bottom clamping rod 401 is located at the bottom of the car clutch housing. Before clamping the car clutch housing, the electric push rod drives the top positioning plate 13 to move downward. Since the top and bottom of the car clutch housing are in a parallel state, the pressure of the top positioning plate 13 on the car clutch housing will make the car clutch housing horizontally placed on the clutch housing support frame 10.
[0055] Working principle: In use, the invention drives the top positioning plate 13 to move downward through an electric push rod. Since the top and bottom of the car clutch housing are in a parallel state, the pressure of the top positioning plate 13 on the car clutch housing will make the car clutch housing horizontally placed on the clutch housing support frame 10. Then, the mechanical arm (not shown) cooperates with the mounting housing 9 to drive the rear cover 2 to move. A pressure sensor is set between the mechanical arm and the mounting housing 9. With the cooperation of the guide rail frame 12 and the guide rail 11, there are four rear covers 2 and four front covers 3. The four rear covers 2 move towards the car clutch housing simultaneously through the mechanical arm and the mounting housing 9 until the pressure sensor values between the four mechanical arms and the mounting housing 9 are equal and the target pressure value is reached.
[0056] When the rear cover 2 moves toward and approaches the car clutch housing, the clamping rod 401 first approaches the car clutch housing. As the rear cover 2 continues to move, the car clutch housing squeezes the clamping rod 401, causing the clamping rod 401 to move on the inner walls of the front cover 3 and the rear cover 2. The front cover 3, the first fixing plate 402, and the first rubber ring 403 enable the clamping rod 401 to move smoothly back and forth on the inner walls of the rear cover 2 and the front cover 3. The rubber seat 404 stretches the first damping spring 405 until the values of the four pressure sensors are equal and the target pressure value is reached. At this time, the structure formed by the multiple clamping rods 401 is in close contact with the surface of the car clutch housing corresponding to the position of the clamping rod 401, thereby completing the adaptive clamping of the car clutch housing. Moreover, the method of clamping the car clutch housing with the clamping rod 401 does not require the car clutch housing to be placed in a specific position, and it has a high degree of intelligence and versatility.
[0057] To prevent displacement of the car clutch housing during processing, the servo motor 808 is energized and drives the threaded rod 807 to rotate. This causes the threaded rod 807 to move the movable frame 806 to one end of the front cover 3. When the movable frame 806 moves to one end of the front cover 3, it drives the piston 802 through the piston rod 805 to inject the hydraulic oil inside the bellows 804 into the rubber bladder 504 through the connecting pipe 803. At the same time, the movable frame 806 also drives the lifting plate 810 and the drive rod 811 to move downward through the hinge rod 809, and simultaneously compresses the second damping spring 812.
[0058] Furthermore, when the hydraulic oil inside the bellows 804 is squeezed by the piston 802 and enters the rubber bladder 504 through the connecting pipe 803, the rubber bladder 504 expands outward and tightly wraps the clamping rod 401 through the notch 503 on the side wall of the fixing pipe 502. The surface of the rubber bladder 504 is in close contact with the surface of the clamping rod 401, thereby increasing the friction between the rubber bladder 504 and the clamping rod 401, thus restricting the movement of the clamping rod 401. This prevents displacement of the automotive clutch housing during processing. At the same time, the fixing pipe 502 can stabilize and guide the movement of the clamping rod 401, and it can also prevent the rubber bladder 504 from wrapping the surface of the clamping rod 401 in an incomplete state.
[0059] When the drive rod 811 moves downward and compresses the second damping spring 812, the drive rod 811 drives the drive frame 701 to move downward. With the action of the guide column 705 and the guide plate 704, the drive frame 701 can move downward stably. At the same time, when the drive frame 701 moves downward, it will drive the drive groove 702 to move downward. Because the top of the drive groove 702 is inclined, when the drive frame 701 drives the drive groove 702 to move downward, the drive groove 702 will compress the drive column 703 to move towards one end of the first fixed plate 402. This will cause the drive column 703 to drive the movable plate 602 to move towards one end of the first fixed plate 402. Furthermore, when the servo motor 808 reverses, the servo motor 808, in conjunction with the threaded rod 807, the movable frame 806, the hinge rod 809, and the second damping spring 812, drives the lifting plate 810 and the drive rod 811 to move upward. At this time, the drive rod 811 drives the drive frame 701 to move upward, which in turn causes the drive groove 702 to drive the drive column 703 to move away from the first fixed plate 402, thereby restoring the drive column 703 to its initial state. By setting the positioning column 607, the movable plate 602 moves more smoothly.
[0060] When the drive column 703 moves the movable plate 602 toward one end of the first fixed plate 402, the movable plate 602 will move the position of the flared structure of the clamping tube 605 toward one end of the third fixed plate 601. Since the inner diameter of the tapered hole 604 is smaller than the maximum diameter of the flared structure of the clamping tube 605, the clamping tube 605 will be squeezed by the tapered hole 604 as it moves toward the third fixed plate 601, and the inner diameter of the flared structure of the clamping tube 605 will shrink under the action of the shrinkage groove 606. The rubber pad clamps the clamping rod 401, thus restricting its movement and preventing displacement of the car clutch housing during processing. When the movable plate 602 moves in the opposite direction, it causes the clamping tube 605 to move closer to the tapered tube 603. The minimum diameter of the tapered tube 603 is equal to the maximum inner diameter of the clamping tube 605. When the clamping tube 605 is fitted onto the tapered tube 603, it returns to its initial state and no longer clamps the clamping rod 401 through the rubber pad.
[0061] By providing a first rubber ring 403 in the middle of both the front cover 3 and the first fixing plate 402, the clamping rod 401 can be guided at both ends, while the vibration of the car clutch housing during processing can be reduced and transmitted to the rear cover 2 and the front cover 3. At the same time, the clamping rod 401 is clamped by wrapping it with a rubber bladder 504, and the clamping rod 401 is clamped by a rubber pad with a clamping tube 605, which can also reduce the transmission of vibration of the clamping rod 401 to the rear cover 2 and the front cover 3, and prevent the rear cover 2 and the front cover 3 from resonating and generating noise during the processing of the car clutch housing.
[0062] The clamping rod 401 is fitted to the surface of the car clutch housing according to its shape and clamps the clamping rod 401 to prevent displacement of the clamping rod 401 during the processing of the car clutch housing. During the clamping process, there is no need to move the car clutch housing to a specific position. Moreover, the clamping rod 401 is adapted to the condition of the car clutch housing, which has high versatility and intelligence, thereby effectively improving the production efficiency of car clutch housing.
[0063] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0064] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An intelligent production device for automotive clutch housings, characterized in that: include: (1) is used to support the machining table for automotive clutch housing. The rear cover (2) and front cover (3) are movable in the middle of the processing table (1), and the front cover (3) is fixedly installed at one end of the rear cover (2); An adaptive clamping assembly is provided in the middle of the rear cover (2) and the front cover (3). The adaptive clamping assembly includes a plurality of clamping rods (401) that can only move back and forth inside the rear cover (2) and the front cover (3). The clamping rods (401) extend through and out of the front cover (3) so that when the front cover (3) drives the clamping rods (401) to approach the car clutch housing, the plurality of clamping rods (401) will conform to the surface of the car clutch housing according to the shape of the car clutch housing. A first fixing plate (402) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear cover (2) away from the front cover (3). A first rubber ring (403) is fixedly embedded in the middle of the front cover (3) and the first fixing plate (402) corresponding to the clamping rod (401). The first rubber ring (403) is movably sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod (401). The clamping rod (401) is movably passed through the first rubber ring (403) and extends to both ends of the first fixing plate (402). A rubber seat (404) is fixedly connected to the end of the clamping rod (401) corresponding to the rear cover (2). A first damping spring (405) is fixedly connected to the end of the rubber seat (404) away from the clamping rod (401). The first damping spring (405) is fixedly connected to one end of the first fixing plate (402) and is movably sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod (401). A positioning component 1 is provided inside the front cover (3). The positioning component 1 includes a rubber bladder (504) fixedly provided inside the front cover (3). The rubber bladder (504) wraps the clamping rod (401) located on the middle part of the front cover (3) so that the clamping rod (401) will be clamped when the rubber bladder (504) expands. The rubber bladder (504) is filled with pressurized oil and is not fully inflated. A second fixing plate (501) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the front cover (3) corresponding to the position of the rear cover (2). A second rubber ring (505) is fixedly embedded in the middle of the second fixing plate (501) corresponding to the position of the clamping rod (401). The second rubber ring (505) is movably sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod (401). The clamping rod (401) is movably penetrated through the second rubber ring (505). And extends to both ends of the second fixing plate (501). The inner wall of the front cover (3) corresponding to the position of the clamping rod (401) is fixedly connected to the fixing tube (502), and the fixing tube (502) is fixedly connected to one end of the second fixing plate (501). The middle part of the fixing tube (502) is provided with multiple notches (503). The rubber bladder (504) is located in the sealed space formed by the front cover (3) and the second fixing plate (501). The rubber bladder (504) is movably sleeved on the surface of the fixing tube (502). The second positioning component is located inside the rear cover (2). The second positioning component includes a clamping tube (605) that is sleeved on the surface of the clamping rod (401) and moves along the surface of the clamping rod (401). The clamping tube (605) has a flared structure, and the side wall of the flared structure of the clamping tube (605) has two symmetrically arranged shrinkage grooves (606) so that the flared structure of the clamping tube (605) can undergo elastic deformation and clamp the clamping rod (401). The inner wall of the rear cover (2) is fixedly connected to a third fixing plate (601). The third fixing plate (601) has a tapered hole (604) in the middle of the position corresponding to the clamping rod (401). The inner diameter of the tapered hole (604) is smaller than the maximum diameter of the flared structure of the clamping tube (605) so that when the clamping tube (605) moves in the inner wall of the tapered hole (604), the tapered hole (604) will squeeze the clamping tube (605) to undergo elastic deformation. The inner wall of the rear cover (2) is movably provided with a movable plate (602). One end of the second fixed plate (501) corresponding to the position of the clamping rod (401) is fixedly connected with a tapered tube (603). The inner wall of the clamping tube (605) is fixedly connected with a rubber pad. The top and bottom of the opposite side of the third fixed plate (601) and the first fixed plate (402) are respectively fixedly connected with positioning posts (607). The positioning posts (607) movably penetrate and extend to both ends of the movable plate (602) so that the movable plate (602) can move stably back and forth between the third fixed plate (601) and the first fixed plate (402). A drive assembly located inside the rear cover (2) for moving the clamping tube (605); A power assembly located at the bottom of the rear cover (2) and used to provide power for the operation of the drive assembly and the adaptive clamping assembly.
2. The intelligent production device for automobile clutch housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting ring (406) is fixedly connected to one end surface of the clamping rod (401) corresponding to the position of the first damping spring (405), and the diameter of the limiting ring (406) is larger than the inner diameter of the first rubber ring (403) so that the clamping rod (401) cannot be disengaged from the first fixing plate (402).
3. The intelligent production device for automobile clutch housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable plate (602) is located between the third fixed plate (601) and the first fixed plate (402), and the tapered tube (603) is located between the second fixed plate (501) and the third fixed plate (601). The minimum diameter of the tapered tube (603) is equal to the maximum inner diameter of the clamping tube (605) so that when the clamping tube (605) is fitted onto the surface of the tapered tube (603), the clamping tube (605) will release its grip on the clamping rod (401).
4. The intelligent production device for automobile clutch housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes two drive frames (701) movably disposed inside the rear cover (2). The two drive frames (701) are symmetrically arranged about the vertical axis of the midpoint of the rear cover (2), and the drive frames (701) are located between the third fixed plate (601) and the first fixed plate (402). The two drive frames (701) are located at both ends of the movable plate (602), and each end of the movable plate (602) is fixedly connected to a drive column (703). (701) A drive groove (702) is provided at one end of the corresponding drive column (703). The top of the drive groove (702) is inclined. Guide plates (704) are fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the two drive frames (701). A guide column (705) is movably inserted into the middle of the guide plate (704). The top of the guide column (705) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the rear cover (2) so that the guide column (705) can guide the movement of the drive frame (701) in conjunction with the guide plate (704).
5. The intelligent production device for automobile clutch housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power assembly includes two piston cylinders (801) fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear cover (2), and each piston cylinder (801) has a piston (802) movably connected to its inner wall. A piston rod (805) is fixedly connected to one end of each piston (802), and the piston rod (805) movably passes through and extends to the outside of the piston cylinder (801). A bellows (804) is fixedly connected to the end of the piston (802) away from the piston rod (805), and the bellows (804) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the piston cylinder (801). A connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the end of the piston cylinder (801) away from the piston rod (805). The connecting tube (803) is fixedly embedded in the middle of the front cover (3) and the side wall of the rubber bladder (504) respectively, so that the inside of the connecting tube (803) is connected to the inside of the rubber bladder (504) and the corrugated tube (804) respectively. The piston rod (805) is fixedly connected to a movable frame (806) at one end away from the piston (802), and a threaded rod (807) is threadedly connected to the middle of the movable frame (806). The threaded rod (807) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rear cover (2) through a rotating seat. A servo motor (808) is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod (807), and the servo motor (808) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear cover (2).
6. The intelligent production device for automobile clutch housing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The movable frame (806) has a "ji" - shaped structure, and hinge rods (809) are respectively hinged at both ends of the movable frame (806). One end of the hinge rod (809) far from the movable frame (806) is hinged with a lifting plate (810). At both ends of the top of the lifting plate (810), drive rods (811) are respectively fixedly connected. The drive rods (811) movably penetrate and extend into the interior of the rear cover (2). The drive rods (811) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive frame (701). On the surface of one end of the drive rod (811) corresponding to the drive frame (701), a second damping spring (812) is fixedly connected, and the second damping spring (812) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear cover (2).
7. The intelligent production device for automobile clutch housing according to claim 6, characterized in that: At the bottom of the surface of the rear cover (2), an installation housing (9) is fixedly connected. The installation housing (9) is used for fixedly connecting with the robotic arm for producing the clutch housing. A pressure sensor is provided between the installation housing (9) and the robotic arm. In the middle of the inner wall of the processing table (1), a clutch housing support frame (10) is fixedly connected. The clutch housing is movably connected directly above the clutch housing support frame (10). A plurality of guide rails (11) are fixedly connected in a circular shape on the inner wall of the processing table (1). At both ends of the rear cover (2), guide rail frames (12) are respectively fixedly connected. The guide rail frames (12) are slidably connected to the surface of the guide rails (11) so that the guide rails (11) cooperate with the guide rail frames (12) to limit the movement of the rear cover (2). A top positioning plate (13) is closely attached to the top of the clutch housing. The top positioning plate (13) is driven by an electric push rod. The lowermost clamping rod (401) is located at the bottom of the automotive clutch housing.
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Positioning device for clutch cover machining
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