Automatic production line tooling for flat plate parts

Abstract

A kind of flat plate class part automation production line tooling, including base, vertical chuck and horizontal chuck, the base is set to L shape, and the vertical face and horizontal plane of base are equipped with vertical chuck and horizontal chuck respectively, wherein the top end of vertical chuck is equipped with the first clamp that can hold part, so that corresponding equipment can carry out the first clamp of the hole operation of part, and the top end of horizontal chuck is equipped with the second clamp that can hold part, so that corresponding equipment can carry out the installation and punching operation of metal strip of part;This tooling can reduce the complexity of production line, and reduce the production cycle of part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of parts processing technology, and in particular to a tooling for an automated production line for flat parts. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, production preparation is a key step in the manufacturing process of mechanical parts. This stage includes multiple steps such as process review, process design, design of supporting tooling, and repeated process iteration. In the operation of automated production lines, due to the large number of devices involved, a single shutdown can cause the entire production line to stop. Therefore, the importance of production preparation before the production line starts to become increasingly prominent. On the one hand, technological advancements have led to increased complexity in product structures, while also placing increasingly higher demands on product quality, reliability, durability, and economy, as well as on corresponding production preparation. On the other hand, the diversity of equipment, production organization methods, product structures, and other factors in the processing process have increased the workload and complexity of production preparation, significantly extending the production preparation cycle. In particular, the tooling design of automated production lines must consider both the structural characteristics of the parts and the balance of the production line's operating rhythm. General-purpose tooling fixtures are difficult to meet the requirements. Therefore, for specific flat-type tooling parts, specialized tooling fixtures need to be designed. For electronic tablet plug-in components, it is necessary not only to open holes on the surface of the component, but also to install metal strips on the edge of the component and to drill holes in the metal strips. Therefore, there are many processes involved and a large number of tooling. However, a large number of tooling will inevitably increase the complexity of the production line and extend the production cycle. Chinese patent (CN117245424A) discloses a turning fixture suitable for flat plate tensile test specimens. By setting a fixing groove perpendicular to its radial direction on the fixing plate, the flat plate tensile test specimen can be tangentially eccentrically clamped. That is, the flat plate tensile test specimen becomes the arc end of one end of the annular integral bladed disk body. In this way, during turning, the machining marks on the turning surface of the flat plate tensile test specimen can be more closely similar to the machining marks of the integral bladed disk body, thereby improving the accuracy of the subsequent tensile test. However, this fixture cannot clamp the part to complete the remaining processes, so the cooperation of other fixtures is still required. In conclusion, there is a current market need for tooling that can reduce the complexity of production lines and shorten the production cycle of parts. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention discloses a tooling for an automated production line of flat parts.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A tooling for an automated production line for flat parts includes a base, a vertical clamp, and a horizontal clamp. The base is L-shaped, and the vertical and horizontal surfaces of the base are respectively provided with the vertical clamp and the horizontal clamp. The top of the vertical clamp is provided with a first fixture that can hold the parts and allow the corresponding equipment to perform hole-making operations on the parts. The top of the horizontal clamp is provided with a second fixture that can hold the parts and allow the corresponding equipment to perform metal strip installation and hole-making operations on the parts.

[0005] Preferably, the horizontal surface of the base is provided with a vacuum source, and both the vertical clamp and the horizontal clamp are connected to the vacuum source. The clamping ends of both the vertical clamp and the horizontal clamp are provided with trays, and the surface of the trays is provided with multiple reserved holes. The two trays can be vacuum adsorbed and connected to the corresponding fixtures.

[0006] Preferably, both the vertical clamp and the horizontal clamp are connected to the corresponding tray via rivets.

[0007] Preferably, the top of the first fixture is provided with a strip-shaped countersunk groove, wherein the groove is used to place the part, and the central countersunk head of the groove is provided with a plurality of positioning blocks that can fix the part.

[0008] Preferably, the main body of the second clamp is a column clamping part, and a protrusion is provided on multiple sides of the column clamping part. Multiple parts are connected to the corresponding protrusions by bolts. The head end of the column clamping part is provided with an end clamping part, which includes a fixing block and baffles provided on both sides of the fixing block. The parts are installed on the fixing block by the baffles and corresponding bolts.

[0009] A method for machining a flat plate-type part is as follows: 1) Install the tray and the first fixture on the vertical clamp, then place the part in the first fixture and fix it with the positioning block, and start the corresponding equipment to make a hole in the part; 2) Remove the first clamp and the part after drilling, and install the tray and the second clamp on the horizontal chuck; 3) Install the parts with multiple holes onto the corresponding protrusions of the second fixture using bolts, with the sides of the parts extending out of the protrusions respectively; 4) Hot melt adhesive is applied to the opening of the part to form a flexible clamping effect on the part, and then the corresponding equipment is started to install metal strips on the side of the part. 5) Remove the parts after installing the metal strip, and then install these parts onto the fixing block using bolts and baffles. Finally, start the corresponding equipment to drill holes in the metal strip.

[0010] By employing the technical solution described above, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention discloses an automated production line tooling for flat parts. The clamping requirements during the processing of flat parts can be met by using two clamps in this tooling, which effectively reduces the number of tooling used in the processing production line, thereby reducing the overall complexity of the production line. In addition, since the assembly and disassembly of the first and second fixtures are simple, the time required for the parts processing is shorter, and the parts production cycle is effectively shortened. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the horizontal chuck is connected to the second clamp. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second clamp.

[0012] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Vertical chuck; 3. Horizontal chuck; 4. First clamp; 5. Second clamp; 501. Column clamp; 502. End clamp; 6. Vacuum source; 7. Tray; 8. Pull stud; 9. Protrusion; 10. Part. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solution of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. In the description, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," and "right," etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are only used to correspond to the accompanying drawings of the present invention for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present invention, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation. Combined with appendix Figure 1-3 The aforementioned tooling for an automated production line for flat parts includes a base 1, a vertical chuck 2, and a horizontal chuck 3. The base 1 is L-shaped, and the vertical and horizontal surfaces of the base 1 are respectively equipped with the vertical chuck 2 and the horizontal chuck 3. The top of the vertical chuck 2 is equipped with a first clamp 4 capable of clamping part 10, allowing the corresponding equipment to perform drilling operations on part 10. The top of the horizontal chuck 3 is equipped with a second clamp 5 capable of clamping part 10, allowing the corresponding equipment to perform metal strip installation and drilling operations on part 10. The clamping requirements of flat parts 10 can be met through the two clamps, effectively reducing the number of tooling used in the production line and thus reducing the overall complexity of the production line. Furthermore, a vacuum source 6 is provided on the horizontal surface of the base 1, and both the vertical chuck 2 and the horizontal chuck 3 are connected to the vacuum source 6. The clamping ends of both the vertical chuck 2 and the horizontal chuck 3 are provided with trays 7, and the surface of the trays 7 is provided with multiple reserved holes. The two trays 7 can be vacuum-adsorbed and connected to the corresponding fixtures. By adopting the vacuum adsorption method, the disassembly and assembly process between the fixtures and the chucks is effectively simplified, thereby shortening the processing time of the part 10, that is, shortening the production cycle of the part 10. In particular, the vertical chuck 2 and the horizontal chuck 3 are connected to the corresponding trays 7 by rivets 8, which makes the connection between the chucks and the corresponding trays 7 tighter and more secure. As needed, the top of the first clamp 4 is provided with a strip-shaped countersunk groove, in which part 10 is placed, and the center of the countersunk head of the groove is provided with a plurality of positioning blocks that can fix part 10. In addition, the main body of the second clamp 5 is a column clamp 501. A protrusion 9 is provided on multiple sides of the column clamp 501. Multiple parts 10 are connected to the corresponding protrusions 9 by bolts. The head end of the column clamp 501 is provided with an end clamp 502. The end clamp 502 includes a fixing block and baffles provided on both sides of the fixing block. The parts 10 are installed on the fixing block by the baffles and corresponding bolts.

[0014] A method for machining a flat plate-type part is as follows: 1) Install the tray 7 and the first clamp 4 on the vertical chuck 2, then place the part 10 in the first clamp 4 and fix it by the positioning block, and start the corresponding equipment to make a hole in the part 10; 2) Remove the first clamp 4 and the part 10 after the hole is made, and install the tray 7 and the second clamp 5 on the horizontal chuck 3; 3) The parts 10 with multiple holes are respectively installed on the corresponding protrusions 9 of the second fixture 5 by bolts, and the side of the parts 10 extends out of the protrusions 9 respectively; 4) Hot melt adhesive is applied to the opening of part 10 to form a flexible clamping on part 10, and then the corresponding equipment is started to install metal strips on the side of part 10. 5) Remove the parts 10 after the metal strip is installed, and then install these parts 10 onto the fixing block with bolts and baffles. Finally, start the corresponding equipment to drill holes in the metal strip.

[0015] The parts of this invention not described in detail are prior art. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Therefore, it is intended to include all changes that fall within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims within this invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be regarded as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A tooling for an automated production line of flat panel parts, characterized in that: The device includes a base (1), a vertical clamp (2), and a horizontal clamp (3). The base (1) is L-shaped. The vertical and horizontal surfaces of the base (1) are respectively provided with a vertical clamp (2) and a horizontal clamp (3). The top of the vertical clamp (2) is provided with a first clamp (4) that can hold the part (10) and allow the corresponding equipment to perform hole drilling on the part (10). The top of the horizontal clamp (3) is provided with a second clamp (5) that can hold the part (10) and allow the corresponding equipment to perform metal strip installation and hole drilling on the part (10). The base (1) has a vacuum source (6) on its horizontal surface, and the vertical clamp (2) and the horizontal clamp (3) are connected to the vacuum source (6). The clamping ends of the vertical clamp (2) and the horizontal clamp (3) are provided with trays (7). The surface of the trays (7) is provided with multiple reserved holes. The two trays (7) can be vacuum-adsorbed and connected to the corresponding fixtures. The vertical clamp (2) and the horizontal clamp (3) are connected to the corresponding trays (7) by rivets (8). The main body of the second clamp (5) is a column clamp (501). A protrusion (9) is provided on multiple sides of the column clamp (501). Multiple parts (10) are connected to the corresponding protrusions (9) by bolts. The head end of the column clamp (501) is provided with an end clamp (502). The end clamp (502) includes a fixing block and baffles provided on both sides of the fixing block. The parts (10) are installed on the fixing block by the baffles and corresponding bolts. A method for machining flat-plate parts using tooling on an automated production line for flat-plate parts includes the following steps: 1) Install the tray (7) and the first clamp (4) on the vertical chuck (2), then place the part (10) in the first clamp (4) and fix it by the positioning block, and start the corresponding equipment to open the part (10); 2) Remove the first clamp (4) and the part (10) after the hole is opened, and install the tray (7) and the second clamp (5) on the horizontal chuck (3); 3) The parts (10) with multiple holes are respectively installed on the corresponding protrusions (9) of the second fixture (5) by bolts, and the side of the parts (10) extends out of the protrusions (9); 4) Hot melt adhesive is applied to the opening position of part (10) to form a flexible clamping on part (10), and then the corresponding equipment is started to install metal strips on the side of part (10); 5) Remove the parts (10) after the metal strip is installed, and then install these parts (10) onto the fixing block with bolts and baffles. Finally, start the corresponding equipment to drill holes in the metal strip.

2. The tooling for the automated production line of flat-type parts (10) as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the first fixture (4) is provided with a strip-shaped countersunk groove, in which the part (10) is placed, and the center of the countersunk head of the groove is provided with multiple positioning blocks that can fix the part (10).

3. The tooling for the automated production line of flat-type parts (10) as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The central countersunk head of the groove is provided with multiple positioning blocks that can fix the part (10).

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