A gap elimination tool and method

Abstract

This invention relates to a gap-eliminating fixture and method, comprising: a support plate, a pushing mechanism, a base, and a support seat disposed on the base. In an embodiment of the invention, a plate and a profile are first inserted into a receiving groove. At this time, a second support surface, the plate, the profile, and a first support surface are placed sequentially from top to bottom, and a gap exists between the plate and the profile. Then, the pushing mechanism is positioned between the plate and the second support surface, and the pushing mechanism is pushed along the second support surface in a second direction to move the plate towards the profile. At this time, the gap between the plate and the profile is eliminated, and the plate fits against the profile. Finally, the plate and the profile are spot-welded to prevent the gap from reappearing due to deformation. After spot welding, the plate and the profile are removed from the receiving groove. The gap-eliminating fixture provided by this application has the advantage of high assembly efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a gap elimination tooling and method. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, the installation of profiles is carried out in the workshop group area. During the assembly process, due to factors such as uneven assembly base surface and deformation of plates or aggregates, gaps will always occur between the profiles and plates, which do not meet the welding requirements.

[0003] Traditionally, the mounting plates are first spot-welded onto the plate, then the iron tips are placed. Next, the iron tips are hammered to gradually bring the plate and profile into contact, eliminating any gaps. Finally, welding is performed. This process requires two people working together, with each person working in shifts, resulting in low overall assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the spot welding of the mounting plates leaves welding marks, increasing the need for subsequent grinding and repair work. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is that, due to factors such as uneven assembly base surface and deformation of plates or reinforcements, gaps always occur between profiles and plates during the assembly process, which do not meet welding requirements.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a gap-eliminating fixture for eliminating the gap between a plate and a profile. The fixture includes: a support plate, a pushing mechanism, a base, and a support seat disposed on the base. A receiving groove is formed between the support seat and the base for inserting the plate and the profile along a first direction. The base has a first support surface for supporting the profile. The support plate has a second support surface on its side facing the base. The first support surface intersects with the second support surface. In a second direction, the distance between the first support surface and the second support surface gradually increases. The pushing mechanism is engaged between the plate and the second support surface and is used to move along the second support surface to push the plate towards the profile, thereby eliminating the gap between the plate and the profile.

[0006] Optionally, the pushing mechanism is a wedge-shaped pressing block, which is used to be inserted between the plate and the second support surface.

[0007] Optionally, the wedge-shaped pressing block has a first end face for contacting the second support surface and a second end face for contacting the plate; the first end face and the second end face are inclined at an acute angle to each other; in the first direction, the maximum interval between the first end face and the second end face gradually decreases.

[0008] Optionally, the wedge-shaped pressing block also has a third end face that can be struck; the first end face, the second end face, and the third end face are connected in sequence.

[0009] Optionally, both the first support surface and the second support surface are planar.

[0010] Optionally, the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0011] Optionally, the support base is in the shape of a plate.

[0012] Optionally, the support base is welded to both the base and the support plate.

[0013] A method for eliminating the gap between a plate and a profile, comprising using the gap elimination fixture described above, the method including:

[0014] Insert the sheet and profile into the receiving groove;

[0015] The pushing mechanism will be positioned between the plate and the second support surface;

[0016] The plate is moved along the second support surface to push it toward the profile to eliminate the gap between the plate and the profile.

[0017] The plate and the profile are spot welded together.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the gap elimination tooling and method of this invention have the following advantages:

[0019] In this embodiment of the invention, the plate and profile are first inserted into the receiving groove. At this time, the second support surface, the plate, the profile, and the first support surface are placed sequentially from top to bottom, and there is a gap between the plate and the profile. Then, the pushing mechanism is placed between the plate and the second support surface, and the pushing mechanism is pushed along the second support surface in the second direction to move the plate towards the profile. At this time, the gap between the plate and the profile is eliminated, and the plate fits against the profile. Finally, the plate and the profile are spot welded to prevent the gap from reappearing due to deformation. After the spot welding is completed, the plate and the profile are removed from the receiving groove. The gap elimination tooling provided by this application has the advantage of high assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the pushing mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the figure, 1 is the support plate; 11 is the second support surface; 2 is the pushing mechanism; 21 is the first end face; 22 is the second end face; 23 is the third end face; 3 is the base; 31 is the first support surface; 4 is the support seat; 5 is the receiving groove; 6 is the gap; 7 is the plate body; and 8 is the profile. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0025] First, it should be noted that the directions such as top, bottom, upward, and downward mentioned in this article are defined relative to the directions in the various accompanying figures. They are relative concepts and therefore can change depending on their different positions and practical applications. Therefore, these or other directions should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0026] It should be noted that the term "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and "a" or "an" does not exclude the plural.

[0027] Furthermore, it should be noted that any single technical feature described or implied in the embodiments herein, or any single technical feature shown or implied in the accompanying drawings, can still be combined among these technical features (or their equivalents) to obtain other embodiments of this application not directly mentioned herein.

[0028] It should also be understood that while the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in this document to describe various types of information, this information should not be limited to these terms, which are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, "first" information may also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information may also be referred to as "first" information.

[0029] It should be noted that in different figures, the same reference numerals denote the same or substantially the same components.

[0030] like Figures 1-3As shown, a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a gap 6 elimination fixture for eliminating the gap 6 between a plate 7 and a profile 8. The fixture includes: a support plate 1, a pushing mechanism 2, a base 3, and a support seat 4 disposed on the base 3. A receiving groove 5 is formed between the support seat 4 and the base 3 for inserting the plate 7 and the profile 8 along a first direction X. The base 3 has a first support surface 31 for supporting the profile 8. The support plate 1 has a second support surface 11 on the side facing the base 3. The first support surface 31 intersects with the second support surface 11. In the second direction Y, the distance between the first support surface 31 and the second support surface 11 gradually increases. The pushing mechanism 2 is engaged between the plate 7 and the second support surface 11 and is used to move along the second support surface 11 to push the plate 7 toward the profile 8, thereby eliminating the gap 6 between the plate 7 and the profile 8.

[0031] Wherein, after the plate 7 and the profile 8 are inserted into the receiving groove 5, there is a space between the plate 7 and the second support surface 11 for the pushing mechanism 2 to be inserted, and the first direction X is opposite to the second direction Y.

[0032] Based on the above structure, when a gap 6 needs to be eliminated between the plate 7 and the profile 8, the plate 7 and the profile 8 are first inserted into the receiving groove 5. At this time, the second support surface 11, the plate 7, the profile 8, and the first support surface 31 are placed sequentially from top to bottom, and there is a gap 6 between the plate 7 and the profile 8. Then, the pushing mechanism 2 is placed between the plate 7 and the second support surface 11, and the pushing mechanism 2 is pushed along the second support surface 11 in the second direction Y to push the plate 7 toward the profile 8. At this time, the gap 6 between the plate 7 and the profile 8 is eliminated, and the plate 7 fits against the profile 8. Finally, the plate 7 and the profile 8 are spot welded to prevent the gap 6 from reappearing due to deformation. After the spot welding is completed, the plate 7 and the profile 8 are removed from the receiving groove 5. The gap 6 elimination tooling provided by this application has the advantage of high assembly efficiency.

[0033] Further, see Figure 2 The pushing mechanism 2 is a wedge-shaped pressing block, which is used to be inserted between the plate 7 and the second support surface 11.

[0034] Further, see Figure 2The wedge-shaped pressing block has a first end face 21 for contacting the second support surface 11 and a second end face 22 for contacting the plate 7. The first end face 21 and the second end face 22 are inclined at an acute angle to each other. In the first direction X, the maximum distance between the first end face 21 and the second end face 22 gradually decreases. The wedge-shaped pressing block is inserted between the panel and the second support surface 11 along the first direction X. That is, the end of the wedge-shaped pressing block with the smaller distance is inserted between the panel and the second support surface 11 first. Then, by tapping the wedge-shaped pressing block, the wedge-shaped pressing block is moved along the first direction X, so that the distance of the wedge-shaped pressing block inserted into the receiving groove 5 gradually increases, so as to press the panel onto the profile 8.

[0035] Further, see Figure 2 The wedge-shaped pressing block also has a third end face 23 that can be struck. The first end face 21, the second end face 22 and the third end face 23 are connected in sequence, so that the cross-section of the wedge-shaped pressing block is triangular.

[0036] Furthermore, both the first support surface 31 and the second support surface 11 are planar.

[0037] Furthermore, the support base 4 is in the shape of a plate 7.

[0038] Furthermore, the support base 4 is welded to the base 3 and the support plate 1 respectively.

[0039] This application also provides a method for eliminating a gap 6 between a plate 7 and a profile 8, which uses a gap 6 elimination fixture as described in any of the preceding claims, the method comprising:

[0040] Insert the plate 7 and the profile 8 into the receiving groove 5;

[0041] The pushing mechanism 2 is positioned between the plate 7 and the second support surface 11;

[0042] Move along the second support surface 11 to push the plate 7 toward the profile 8 to eliminate the gap 6 between the plate 7 and the profile 8;

[0043] The plate 7 and the profile 8 are spot welded together.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A gap-eliminating tooling for eliminating gaps between a sheet metal and a profile, characterized in that, include: The system includes a support plate, a pushing mechanism, a base, and a support seat disposed on the base; a receiving groove is formed between the support seat and the base for inserting the plate and the profile in a first direction; the base has a first support surface for supporting the profile; the support plate has a second support surface on the side facing the base; the first support surface intersects with the second support surface. In the second direction, the distance between the first support surface and the second support surface gradually increases; the pushing mechanism is engaged between the plate and the second support surface and is used to move along the second support surface to push the plate towards the profile to eliminate the gap between the plate and the profile.

2. The gap elimination tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism is a wedge-shaped pressing block, which is used to be inserted between the plate and the second support surface.

3. The gap elimination tooling of claim 2, wherein, The wedge-shaped pressing block has a first end face for contacting the second support surface and a second end face for contacting the plate; the first end face and the second end face are inclined at an acute angle to each other; in the first direction, the maximum interval between the first end face and the second end face gradually decreases.

4. The gap elimination tooling of claim 3, wherein, The wedge-shaped pressing block also has a third end face that can be struck; the first end face, the second end face, and the third end face are connected in sequence.

5. The gap elimination tooling of claim 1, wherein, Both the first support surface and the second support surface are planar.

6. The gap elimination tooling of claim 1, wherein, The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

7. The gap elimination tooling of claim 1, wherein, The support base is plate-shaped.

8. The gap elimination tooling of claim 1, wherein, The support base is welded to the base and the support plate respectively.

9. A method for eliminating the gap between a plate and a profile, characterized in that, Using the gap-eliminating tooling of any one of claims 1-8, the method comprises: Insert the sheet and profile into the receiving groove; The pushing mechanism will be positioned between the plate and the second support surface; The pushing mechanism is moved along the second support surface to push the plate towards the profile, thereby eliminating the gap between the plate and the profile; The plate and the profile are spot welded together.

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