Clamping device of automobile tie rod assembly

By designing a clamping device for automotive tie rod assembly including clamping components and pressure sensors, the problems of insufficient steering stability and monitoring in traditional devices are solved, and the stability improvement of the cross-tie rod and continuous status monitoring are achieved.

CN119141466AInactive Publication Date: 2024-12-17SHAOXING NIKER AUTOMOBILE ACCESSARY
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Application Number
CN202411370566.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The traditional automotive cross-tie rod assembly clamping device is difficult to ensure steering stability, and lacks continuous monitoring of the cross-tie rod status, so it is impossible to detect wear of the cross-tie rod in time.

Method used

A clamping device including a base plate, a sliding rod, a clamping base, a clamping assembly, a seismic component and a pressure sensor is designed. The cross-tie rod is clamped by the clamping assembly, and the seismic component limits the jumping and sets pressure on the clamping claws. The sensor performs continuous monitoring.

Benefits of technology

The steering stability of the cross-tie rod is improved, and through the data collection of pressure sensors, the continuous monitoring of the cross-tie rod status is achieved and wear is detected in a timely manner.

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Abstract

The clamping device of the automobile tie rod assembly comprises a bottom plate and a sliding rod, the sliding rod is sleeved with two sliding plates, the sliding plates are fixedly connected with a clamping base, the clamping base is fixedly provided with a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly is provided with a tie rod in a clamping mode, the bottom plate is fixedly provided with an anti-seismic assembly, and the anti-seismic assembly is fixedly connected with the clamping base. And the anti-seismic assembly comprises a third fixing seat and a limiting stopper, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the third fixing seat, a damping cavity is formed in the connecting rod, a damping rod is slidably connected into the damping cavity, and a damping spring is fixedly connected into the damping cavity. According to the scheme, the transverse pull rod is clamped through the clamping assembly, and the anti-vibration assembly arranged on the outer circle face of the transverse pull rod in the sleeving mode is arranged at the position of the ball head pull rod, so that when the transverse pull rod jumps in the steering process, the jumping amplitude of the transverse pull rod is limited to a certain degree, and the purpose of improving the steering stability of the transverse pull rod is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of automobile accessories and equipment, in particular to a clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly. Background Art

[0002] In the automobile manufacturing process, the assembly of the steering system is a crucial link. Among them, the automobile tie rod assembly is an important part of the steering system, and its assembly quality directly affects the vehicle's handling performance and safety. However, during the assembly process, the clamping and positioning of the tie rod assembly is a challenging task.

[0003] Traditional clamping methods usually use a fixed clamping device. Although this device is relatively simple to assemble, it is difficult to ensure stability during steering and lacks monitoring of the tie rod, so it is impossible to ensure that excessive wear of the tie rod can be discovered in time. Therefore, a tie rod assembly clamping device is needed that can improve the steering stability of the tie rod and continuously monitor the status of the tie rod. Summary of the invention

[0004] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly, which solves the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] (II) Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly, characterized in that it includes a base plate and a sliding rod, the sliding rod is sleeved with two sliding plates, the sliding plate is fixedly connected with a clamping base, the clamping base is fixedly provided with a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly is clamped with a tie rod, and an anti-seismic assembly is fixedly provided on the base plate, the anti-seismic assembly includes a third fixed seat and a limiter, the third fixed seat is fixedly connected with a connecting rod, the connecting rod is provided with a shock absorbing cavity, a shock absorbing rod is slidably connected with the shock absorbing cavity, a shock absorbing spring is fixedly connected with the shock absorbing rod, the shock absorbing rod is fixedly connected with the limiter, the limiter is a detachable kit, and the limiter is sleeved on the outer circumferential surface of the tie rod.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a first fixed seat and a second fixed seat, the first fixed seat and the second fixed seat are both arranged on a side surface of the clamping base away from the sliding plate, the first fixed seat is fixedly connected to a driving source, the output shaft of the driving source passes through the first fixed seat and is fixedly connected to an active push rod, the active push rod is slidably connected to a passive push rod, the passive push rod is fixedly connected to a first clamping claw, and the second fixed seat is fixedly connected to a second clamping claw on a side close to the first fixed seat.

[0009] Preferably, an arc-shaped groove is formed on one side of the first clamping claw and the second clamping claw close to the transverse tie rod, and the arc-shaped grooves of the first clamping claw and the second clamping claw are adapted to the transverse tie rod.

[0010] Preferably, a third sliding groove is provided on the clamping base, a second limiting slider is fixedly connected to a side of the first clamping claw close to the third sliding groove, and the third sliding groove is slidably connected to the second limiting slider.

[0011] Preferably, both ends of the tie rod are provided with tie rod end heads, the outer circumferential radius of the tie rod end heads is larger than the outer circumferential radius of the tie rod, and a pressure sensor is provided on an end face of the second clamping claw close to the tie rod end head, and the pressure sensor is used to measure the pressure of the tie rod end head on the second clamping claw.

[0012] Preferably, a plurality of first sliding grooves are provided on one side opposite to the other of the two sliding rods, a first slot is provided in the sliding plate, the first slot is slidably connected to the sliding rod, a second slot is provided on the side of the first slot close to the first slot, a first limiting slider is slidably connected in the second slot, an elastic member is provided in the second slot, one end of the elastic member in the second slot is fixedly connected to the second slot, and the other end of the elastic member in the second slot is fixedly connected to the first limiting slider.

[0013] Preferably, a spherical surface is provided on one end of the first limiting sliding block close to the first sliding groove.

[0014] Preferably, a ball head groove is provided on the limiter, and a ball head pull rod is rotatably connected in the ball head groove.

[0015] (III) Beneficial effects

[0016] The present invention provides a clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This scheme clamps the tie rod by a clamping assembly, and sets a seismic-resistant assembly sleeved on the outer circumferential surface of the tie rod at the ball head tie rod, so that when the tie rod bounces during the steering process, the bounce amplitude of the tie rod is limited to a certain extent, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the steering stability of the tie rod.

[0018] 2. This solution sets a pressure sensor on the second clamping claw to test the pressure between the second clamping claw and the end of the tie rod, so that the pressure data of the tie rod during the special process can be continuously collected, thereby achieving the purpose of continuously monitoring the state of the tie rod. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The structural diagram of A in the figure;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a right view structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the earthquake-resistant component of the present invention.

[0025] In the figure: 11, bottom plate; 12, sliding rod; 13, clamping base; 14, sliding plate; 15, first slot; 16, first slide groove; 17, first limit slider; 18, second slide groove; 21, first fixed seat; 22, driving source; 23, active push rod; 24, passive push rod; 25, first clamping claw; 26, third slide groove; 27, second fixed seat; 28, second clamping claw; 29, second limit slider; 30, pressure sensor; 31, tie rod; 32, tie rod end; 33, third fixed seat; 34, connecting rod; 35, limiter; 36, ball head tie rod; 37, ball head groove; 40, shock absorbing rod; 41, shock absorbing chamber; 42, shock absorbing spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The embodiment of the present invention provides a clamping device for a vehicle tie rod assembly, such as Figure 1-6As shown, it includes a base plate 11, a sliding rod 12, a clamping base 13, a sliding plate 14, a first slot 15, a first slide groove 16, a first limit slider 17, a second slide groove 18, a first fixed seat 21, a driving source 22, an active push rod 23, a passive push rod 24, a first clamping claw 25, a third slide groove 26, a second fixed seat 27, a second clamping claw 28, a second limit slider 29, a pressure sensor 30, a tie rod 31, a tie rod end 32, a third fixed seat 33, a connecting rod 34, a limiter 35, a ball head tie rod 36, a ball head groove 37, a shock absorbing rod 40, a shock absorbing cavity 41, and a shock absorbing spring 42.

[0027] like Figure 1-6 As shown, it includes a bottom plate 11 and a sliding rod 12, two sliding plates 14 are sleeved on the sliding rod 12, a clamping base 13 is fixedly connected to the sliding plate 14, a clamping assembly is fixedly arranged on the clamping base 13, a horizontal tie rod 31 is clamped on the clamping assembly, an anti-seismic assembly is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate 11, and the anti-seismic assembly includes a third fixed seat 33 and a limiter 35, a connecting rod 34 is fixedly connected to the third fixed seat 33, a shock absorbing cavity 41 is opened on the connecting rod 34, and a shock absorbing cavity 41 is slidably connected to the shock absorbing assembly The shock rod 40 and the shock absorbing chamber 41 are fixedly connected with a shock absorbing spring 42, and the shock absorbing spring 42 is fixedly connected to the shock absorbing rod 40. The limiter 35 is a detachable kit. The limiter 35 is divided into an upper cover and a lower cover. The upper cover of the limiter 35 and the lower cover of the limiter 35 are detachably connected. The lower cover of the limiter 35 is fixedly connected to the shock absorbing rod 40. The limiter 35 is sleeved on the outer circumferential surface of the transverse tie rod 31. The upper cover of the limiter 35 is provided with a ball head groove 37, and a ball head tie rod 36 is rotatably connected in the ball head groove 37.

[0028] The clamping assembly includes a first fixed seat 21 and a second fixed seat 27. The first fixed seat 21 and the second fixed seat 27 are both arranged on a side surface of the clamping base 13 away from the sliding plate 14. The first fixed seat 21 is fixedly connected to a driving source 22. The output shaft of the driving source 22 passes through the first fixed seat 21 and is fixedly connected to an active push rod 23. The active push rod 23 is slidably connected to a passive push rod 24. The passive push rod 24 is fixedly connected to a first clamping claw 25. The second fixed seat 27 is fixedly connected to a second clamping claw 28 on a side close to the first fixed seat 21. Arc grooves are provided on one side surface of the first clamping claw 25 and the second clamping claw 28 close to the transverse tie rod 31.

[0029] The arc-shaped grooves of the first clamping claw 25 and the second clamping claw 28 are adapted to the transverse tie rod 31, and a third slide groove 26 is provided on the clamping base 13. A second limit slider 29 is fixedly connected to the side of the first clamping claw 25 close to the third slide groove 26, and the third slide groove 26 is slidably connected to the second limit slider 29. Both ends of the transverse tie rod 31 are provided with transverse tie rod end heads 32, and the outer circumferential surface radius of the transverse tie rod end heads 32 is larger than the outer circumferential surface radius of the transverse tie rod 31. A pressure sensor 30 is provided on one end surface of the second clamping claw 28 close to the transverse tie rod end head 32, and the pressure sensor 30 is used to measure the pressure of the transverse tie rod end head 32 on the second clamping claw 28.

[0030] A plurality of first sliding grooves 16 are provided on the opposite side of the two sliding rods 12, a first slot 15 is provided in the sliding plate 14, the first slot 15 is slidably connected to the sliding rod 12, a second slot 18 is provided on the side of the first slot 15 close to the first slot 16, a first limiting slider 17 is slidably connected in the second slot 18, an elastic member is provided in the second slot 18, one end of the elastic member in the second slot 18 is fixedly connected to the second slot 18, the other end of the elastic member in the second slot 18 is fixedly connected to the first limiting slider 17, and a spherical surface is provided on the end of the first limiting slider 17 close to the first slot 16.

[0031] When the present scheme is used to clamp the automobile tie rod, first, the tie rod 31 is placed in the lower cover of the limiter 35, and after the upper end of the ball head tie rod 36 is passed through the ball head groove 37, the upper cover of the limiter 35 is detachably connected to the lower cover of the limiter 35, and then, the sliding plate 14 is slid along the extension direction of the sliding rod 12, so that the clamping base 13 is moved to a suitable position, and finally, the tie rod 31 is pressed to the height of the arc-shaped groove on the second clamping claw 28, and the driving source 22 is started. The driving source 22 provides a driving force for the active push rod 23, so that the active push rod 23 pushes the passive push rod 24 to move in the direction of the second clamping claw 28, and the passive push rod 24 drives the first clamping claw 25 to move in the direction of the second clamping claw 28 so that the arc-shaped grooves of the first clamping claw 25 and the second clamping claw 28 clamp the tie rod 31.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a bottom plate (11) and a sliding rod (12), wherein two sliding plates (14) are sleeved on the sliding rod (12), wherein a clamping base (13) is fixedly connected to the sliding plate (14), wherein a clamping assembly is fixedly arranged on the clamping base (13), wherein a transverse tie rod (31) is clamped on the clamping assembly, and an anti-seismic assembly is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate (11), wherein the anti-seismic assembly comprises a third fixing seat (33) and a stopper (35), and wherein a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the third fixing seat (33). (34), a shock absorbing cavity (41) is provided on the connecting rod (34), a shock absorbing rod (40) is slidably connected in the shock absorbing cavity (41), a shock absorbing spring (42) is fixedly connected in the shock absorbing cavity (41), the shock absorbing spring (42) is fixedly connected to the shock absorbing rod (40), the shock absorbing rod (40) is fixedly connected to the limiter (35), the limiter (35) is a detachable kit, and the limiter (35) is sleeved on the outer circumferential surface of the tie rod (31).

2. The clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly comprises a first fixed seat (21) and a second fixed seat (27), the first fixed seat (21) and the second fixed seat (27) are both arranged on a side surface of the clamping base (13) away from the sliding plate (14), the first fixed seat (21) is fixedly connected to a driving source (22), the output shaft of the driving source (22) passes through the first fixed seat (21) and is fixedly connected to an active push rod (23), the active push rod (23) is slidably connected to a passive push rod (24), the passive push rod (24) is fixedly connected to a first clamping claw (25), and the second fixed seat (27) is fixedly connected to a second clamping claw (28) on a side close to the first fixed seat (21).

3. The clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first clamping claw (25) and the second clamping claw (28) are both provided with arc-shaped grooves on one side surface close to the transverse tie rod (31), and the arc-shaped grooves of the first clamping claw (25) and the second clamping claw (28) are adapted to the transverse tie rod (31).

4. The clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping base (13) is provided with a third sliding groove (26); a second limiting slider (29) is fixedly connected to a side of the first clamping claw (25) close to the third sliding groove (26); and the third sliding groove (26) is slidably connected to the second limiting slider (29).

5. The clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the tie rod (31) are provided with tie rod end heads (32), the outer circumferential radius of the tie rod end heads (32) is larger than the outer circumferential radius of the tie rod (31), and a pressure sensor (30) is provided on an end surface of the second clamping claw (28) close to the tie rod end head (32), and the pressure sensor (30) is used to measure the pressure of the tie rod end head (32) on the second clamping claw (28).

6. The clamping device for a vehicle tie rod assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of first sliding grooves (16) are provided on opposite sides of the two sliding rods (12); a first slot (15) is provided in the sliding plate (14); the first slot (15) is slidably connected to the sliding rod (12); a second slot (18) is provided on a side of the first slot (15) close to the first slot (16); a first limiting slider (17) is slidably connected in the second slot (18); an elastic member is provided in the second slot (18); one end of the elastic member in the second slot (18) is fixedly connected to the second slot (18); and the other end of the elastic member in the second slot (18) is fixedly connected to the first limiting slider (17).

7. The clamping device for an automobile tie rod assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: A spherical surface is provided on one end of the first limiting sliding block (17) close to the first sliding groove (16).

8. The clamping device for a vehicle tie rod assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stopper (35) is provided with a ball head groove (37), and a ball head pull rod (36) is rotatably connected in the ball head groove (37).