A vehicle body assembly

Abstract

The application provides a vehicle body assembly, and relates to the technical field of automobile assembly, which comprises a first positioning assembly, a second positioning assembly, a split and combination positioning assembly for connecting the first positioning assembly and the second positioning assembly, and a driving device for driving the second positioning assembly, the first positioning assembly is used for single row / half row vehicle assembly, the first positioning assembly and the second positioning assembly are matched for double row vehicle assembly, the first positioning assembly and the second positioning assembly are connected or separated through the split and combination positioning assembly to meet the production requirements of single row, half row or double row vehicle bodies. The vehicle body assembly in the application solves the problem that there is no vehicle body assembly which meets the functions of single row / half row and double row vehicle body assembly and has high utilization rate of equipment and site in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive assembly technology, and in particular to a complete vehicle body assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive assembly refers to the process of welding together the chassis, side panels, roof beams, roof, and other components to form the body-in-white (the car body before painting). Automotive assembly plays a crucial role in automobile manufacturing. It involves the assembly and welding of the body-in-white, ensuring the correct connection of all components to form a complete body structure. This process requires precise positioning and high-quality welding to ensure the strength and safety of the car body.

[0003] Existing assembly methods include flexible assembly, open assembly, and assembly using two independent body-in-white assemblies. However, flexible assembly has drawbacks: single-row, extended-cab, and double-row models are designed and manufactured with their own independent grippers, sharing only a fixed frame, or there is no fixed frame; the robot simply grasps each dedicated gripper and assembles them together via a fixed frame, or they are assembled by interconnecting the grippers without a frame, in order to solve problems related to robot load and welding accessibility. This tooling method, which uses a dedicated gripper for each model, has a large footprint, high investment, poor gripper rigidity, and poor dimensional stability. The disadvantages of using open assembly: Designing and manufacturing separate assembly fixtures for single-row, extended-cab, and double-row trucks, storing them in dedicated areas, and moving the fixtures in and out sequentially via fixture slides to the assembly station for vehicle model switching requires a huge fixture storage area as a fixture library, as well as a huge fixture switching area to move and combine single-row, extended-cab, and double-row fixtures. This presents significant space and investment challenges, and is rarely used in the light truck industry. The disadvantages of using two separate body-in-white assembly fixtures: Designing and manufacturing separate body-in-white assembly fixtures for single-row / extended-cab and double-row trucks, each with its own dedicated space and welding equipment, essentially creates two separate assembly fixtures. When producing one vehicle model, the fixtures and equipment for the other model are idle, requiring double the space and investment.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a vehicle assembly system that can meet the functions of single-row / cab-and-half-row and double-row vehicle assembly, while also having high equipment and site utilization. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a vehicle assembly system that solves the problem in the prior art of lacking a vehicle assembly system that satisfies both single-row / cab-and-half-row and double-row vehicle assembly functions while also achieving high equipment and site utilization.

[0006] The vehicle body assembly proposed in this invention includes a first positioning component, a second positioning component, a split-joining positioning component for connecting the first positioning component and the second positioning component, and a drive device for driving the second positioning component. The first positioning component is used for single-row / half-row vehicle assembly, and the first positioning component and the second positioning component cooperate for double-row vehicle assembly. The split-joining positioning component controls the connection or separation of the first positioning component and the second positioning component to meet the production requirements of single-row, half-row, or double-row vehicle bodies.

[0007] The aforementioned vehicle assembly, by setting up a first positioning component and a second positioning component, where the first positioning component is a single-row / half-row positioning component and the second positioning component is a double-row positioning component, enables the vehicle assembly to realize the assembly functions of single-row, half-row, and double-row vehicles respectively. Furthermore, by setting up a split-joint positioning component and a drive device, the second positioning component and the first positioning component can be connected or separated. When assembling a single-row or half-row vehicle, the second positioning component is driven to move away from the first positioning component; when assembling a double-row vehicle, the second positioning component is driven to move closer to and connect with the first positioning component, cooperating with it to achieve the assembly of the double-row vehicle. Thus, through this setup, a single fixture is used efficiently for assembling different types of vehicles, eliminating the need for multiple sets of fixtures and reducing costs. During mode switching, there is no need to repeatedly put the fixtures back into storage or switch modes; only the position of the second positioning component needs to be moved, greatly reducing the space occupied by the equipment and improving space utilization. Therefore, this invention solves the problem in the prior art of lacking a vehicle assembly that satisfies both single-row / half-row and double-row vehicle assembly functions while achieving high equipment and space utilization.

[0008] In addition, the vehicle assembly proposed according to the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] Preferably, the splitting and positioning assembly includes a guide component respectively disposed on the first positioning assembly and the second positioning assembly, a driving component disposed on the first positioning assembly, a positioning rod connected to the driving component, and a limiting shell disposed on the second positioning assembly. The positioning rod is adapted to the guide component, the guide component of the second positioning assembly is disposed inside the limiting shell and partially exposed outside the limiting shell, and the driving component is used to drive the positioning rod to move closer to or away from the limiting shell.

[0010] Preferably, the guide component includes a concave fixing seat and guide wheels disposed on both sides of the top of the concave fixing seat, and the positioning rod is placed inside the concave fixing seat and guided by the two guide wheels.

[0011] Preferably, the vehicle assembly further includes an assembly platform, and both the first positioning component and the second positioning component include a bracket and a clamping component disposed on one side of the bracket, wherein the bracket is disposed on the assembly platform.

[0012] Preferably, the first positioning component and the second positioning component are respectively provided with a positioning pin component and a positioning block component on opposite sides, and the positioning pin component and the positioning block component are adapted to connect or separate the first positioning component and the second positioning component.

[0013] Preferably, the positioning block component includes a connecting plate connected to the bracket, a positioning block disposed on the connecting plate, a positioning hole being provided on the positioning block, and the positioning pin component includes an output rod connected to the cylinder and a protective shell sleeved on the outside of the output rod, the output rod being adapted to the positioning hole.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of the positioning pin components and the positioning block components are disposed on the side of the bracket.

[0015] Preferably, the bracket of the second positioning component is connected to the assembly platform via a track assembly, and the driving device is provided on one side of the bracket of the first positioning component. The driving device is used to drive the track assembly to make the second positioning component move closer to or away from the first positioning component.

[0016] Preferably, the bracket of the first positioning component is provided with a single row of clamping components on the side near the second positioning component. The single row of clamping components is connected to the bracket through a sliding connection component, which is used to drive the single row of clamping components to move closer to or away from the second positioning component.

[0017] Preferably, the sliding connection assembly includes a slide rail frame and a drive device disposed on the bracket, the single-row clamp component is provided with a slider adapted to the slide rail frame, and the drive device is used to drive the single-row clamp component to move closer to or away from the second positioning assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle body assembly hidden assembly platform according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle body assembly after all clamps are hidden, according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 An exploded view of the first positioning component and the second positioning component proposed in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion at point A;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first positioning component proposed in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of the area at point B;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A magnified view of the area at point C;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second positioning component proposed in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of the area at point D;

[0027] Figure 10 This is an assembly diagram of the first positioning component, the second positioning component, and the single-row clamping component proposed in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0029] First positioning component 10 Second positioning component 20 Separation and positioning components 30 drive unit 40 Guide components 31 Drive components 32 positioning rod 33 Limiting shell 34 Concave fixing seat 311 guide wheel 312 Assembly platform 50 support 11 clamp components 12 Locating pin components 13 Positioning block component 21 Connecting plate 211 Positioning block 212 positioning holes 213 cylinder 131 Output rod 132 Protective shell 133 Track assembly 60 Single row clamp components 14 Sliding connection component 15 Slide rail frame 151 Drive device 152

[0030] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete.

[0032] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 10 The image shows a vehicle body assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, including a first positioning component 10, a second positioning component 20, a split-and-join positioning component 30 for connecting the first positioning component 10 and the second positioning component 20, and a drive device 40 for driving the second positioning component 20. The first positioning component 10 is used for single-row / half-row vehicle assembly, and the first positioning component 10 and the second positioning component 20 cooperate for double-row vehicle assembly. The split-and-join positioning component 30 controls the connection or separation of the first positioning component 10 and the second positioning component 20 to meet the production requirements of single-row, half-row, or double-row vehicle bodies.

[0035] Understandably, by setting up a first positioning component 10 and a second positioning component 20, where the first positioning component 10 is a single-row / half-row positioning component and the second positioning component 20 is a double-row positioning component, the vehicle assembly can achieve assembly functions for single-row, half-row, and double-row vehicles respectively. Furthermore, by setting up a split-joining positioning component 30 and a drive device 40, the second positioning component 20 and the first positioning component 10 can be connected or separated. When assembling a single-row or half-row vehicle, the second positioning component 20 is driven to move away from the first positioning component 10. When assembling a double-row vehicle, the second positioning component 20 is driven to move closer to and connect with the first positioning component 10, cooperating with the first positioning component 10 to achieve the assembly of the double-row vehicle. Thus, through this setup, a single set of fixtures is rationally used for assembling different types of vehicles, eliminating the need for multiple sets of fixtures and reducing costs. During mode switching, there is no need to repeatedly put the fixtures back into storage or switch them; only the position of the second positioning component 20 needs to be moved, greatly reducing the space occupied by the equipment and improving space utilization. Therefore, the present invention solves the problem in the prior art of lacking a vehicle assembly method that satisfies both single-row / cab-and-half-row and double-row vehicle assembly functions, and also has high equipment and site utilization.

[0036] Specifically, the split-and-join positioning assembly 30 includes a guide component 31 respectively disposed on the first positioning assembly 10 and the second positioning assembly 20, a drive component 32 disposed on the first positioning assembly 10, a positioning rod 33 connected to the drive component 32, and a limiting shell 34 disposed on the second positioning assembly 20. The positioning rod 33 is adapted to the guide component 31. The guide component 31 of the second positioning assembly 20 is disposed inside the limiting shell 34 and partially protrudes from the limiting shell 34. The drive component 32 is used to drive the positioning rod 33 to move closer to or away from the limiting shell 34. By setting the positioning rod 33 and the guide component, when it is necessary to assemble a double-row vehicle body, the positioning rod 33 cooperates with the limiting shell 34 to lock and position the second positioning assembly 20 in a predetermined position to cooperate with the first positioning assembly 10 for double-row vehicle assembly. When it is necessary to assemble a single-row or half-row vehicle body, the positioning rod 33 resets, allowing the second positioning assembly 20 to move, freeing up space for single-row or half-row vehicles to be assembled through the first positioning assembly 10.

[0037] Additionally, the guiding components include a concave fixing seat 311 and guide wheels 312 disposed on both sides of the top of the concave fixing seat 311. The positioning rod 33 is placed inside the concave fixing seat 311 and guided by the two guide wheels 312. In specific implementation, the guide wheels 312 disposed on both sides of the concave fixing seat limit and guide the positioning rod 33, allowing the positioning rod 33 to move along a preset direction. Furthermore, the guide wheels 312 and the positioning rod 33 slide against each other, reducing wear and tear and improving service life.

[0038] Specifically, the vehicle assembly also includes an assembly platform 50. The first positioning component 10 and the second positioning component 20 both include a bracket 11 and a clamping component 12 located on one side of the bracket 11. The bracket 11 is mounted on the assembly platform 50.

[0039] Additionally, the first positioning component 10 and the second positioning component 20 are respectively provided with a positioning pin component 13 and a positioning block component 212 on opposite sides. The positioning pin component 13 and the positioning block component 212 are adapted to connect or separate the first positioning component 10 and the second positioning component 20. The bracket 11 of the second positioning component 20 is connected to the assembly platform 50 through the track assembly 60. A drive device 40 is provided on one side of the bracket 11 of the first positioning component 10. The drive device 40 is used to drive the track assembly 60 to move the second positioning component 20 closer to or further away from the first positioning component 10. By setting up the assembly platform 50 and the track assembly 60, when the separation positioning component 30 between the first positioning component 10 and the second positioning component 20 is separated, the drive device 40 causes the second positioning component 20 to move back and forth under the left and right sides of the track assembly 60, thereby separating the second positioning component 20 from the first positioning component 10 and providing space for single-row or half-row vehicle assembly.

[0040] Specifically, the positioning block 212 component 21 includes a connecting plate 211 connected to the bracket 11, a positioning block 212 disposed on the connecting plate 211, and a positioning hole 213 formed on the positioning block 212. The positioning pin component 13 includes an output rod 132 connected to a cylinder 131 and a protective shell 133 sleeved on the outside of the output rod 132. The output rod 132 is adapted to the positioning hole 213. The cylinder 131 drives the output rod 132 to cooperate with the positioning hole 213, so that the first positioning components 10 are connected and fixed or separated.

[0041] In addition, multiple positioning pin components 13 and positioning block components 212 are all located on the side of the bracket 11. Furthermore, by adding multiple positioning pin components 13 and positioning block components 212 to cooperate with each other, the positioning effect between the first positioning component 10 and the second positioning component 20 is further improved through multi-point positioning, ensuring proper assembly and thus ensuring the assembly effect of different assembly modes of the overall vehicle body assembly.

[0042] Specifically, the bracket 11 of the first positioning component 10 is provided with a single-row clamp component 14 on the side near the second positioning component 20. The single-row clamp component 14 is connected to the bracket 11 through a sliding connection component 15, which is used to drive the single-row clamp component 14 to move closer to or away from the second positioning component 20. In addition, the first positioning component 10 is also provided with a single-row clamp. When half-row assembly is required, the single-row clamp is driven to move through the sliding connection component 15 to make room for half-row vehicle assembly. When single-row assembly is required, the single-row clamp is reset through the sliding connection component 15, so that the single-row clamp and the clamp component 12 fixed in position on the bracket 11 of the first positioning component 10 cooperate with each other to assemble the single-row vehicle.

[0043] Furthermore, the sliding connection assembly 15 includes a slide rail frame 151 and a drive device 152 mounted on the bracket 11. The single-row clamp component 14 is provided with a slider adapted to the slide rail frame 151. The drive device 152 is used to drive the single-row clamp component 14 to move closer to or further away from the second positioning assembly 20. Specifically, by setting the slide rail frame 151 and the slider to cooperate, the single-row clamp can slide left and right on the bracket 11 of the first positioning assembly 10 with the action of the drive device 152, realizing the switching of different assembly modes of the vehicle body assembly.

[0044] In summary, the vehicle assembly in the above embodiments of the present invention, by setting a first positioning component 10 and a second positioning component 20, wherein the first positioning component 10 is a single-row / half-row positioning component and the second positioning component 20 is a double-row positioning component, enables the vehicle assembly to realize the assembly functions of single-row, half-row, and double-row vehicles respectively. Furthermore, by setting a split-joining positioning component 30 and a driving device 40, the second positioning component 20 and the first positioning component 10 can be connected or separated. When single-row or half-row vehicles need to be assembled, the second positioning component 20 is driven to move away from the first positioning component 10; when double-row vehicles need to be assembled, the second positioning component 20 is driven to move closer to and connect with the first positioning component 10, cooperating with the first positioning component 10 to achieve the assembly of double-row vehicles. Thus, through this setup, a single set of fixtures is rationally used for assembling different types of vehicles, eliminating the need for multiple sets of fixtures and reducing costs. During mode switching, there is no need to repeatedly put the fixtures into storage or switch modes; only the position of the second positioning component 20 needs to be moved, greatly reducing the space occupied by the equipment and improving space utilization. Therefore, the present invention solves the problem in the prior art of lacking a vehicle assembly method that satisfies both single-row / cab-and-half-row and double-row vehicle assembly functions, and also has high equipment and site utilization.

[0045] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0046] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle body assembly, characterized in that, It includes a first positioning component, a second positioning component, a split-joining positioning component for connecting the first positioning component and the second positioning component, and a drive device for driving the second positioning component. The first positioning component is used for single-row / half-row vehicle assembly, and the first positioning component and the second positioning component cooperate for double-row vehicle assembly. The split-joining positioning component controls the connection or separation of the first positioning component and the second positioning component to meet the production requirements of single-row, half-row, or double-row vehicle bodies. The splitting and positioning assembly includes a guide component respectively disposed on the first positioning assembly and the second positioning assembly, a driving component disposed on the first positioning assembly, a positioning rod connected to the driving component, and a limiting shell disposed on the second positioning assembly. The positioning rod is adapted to the guide component. The guide component of the second positioning assembly is disposed inside the limiting shell and partially exposed outside the limiting shell. The driving component is used to drive the positioning rod to move closer to or away from the limiting shell.

2. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide component includes a concave fixing seat and guide wheels disposed on both sides of the top of the concave fixing seat. The positioning rod is placed inside the concave fixing seat and guided by the two guide wheels.

3. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vehicle assembly also includes an assembly platform. Both the first positioning component and the second positioning component include a bracket and a clamping component disposed on one side of the bracket. The bracket is disposed on the assembly platform.

4. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first positioning component and the second positioning component are respectively provided with a positioning pin component and a positioning block component on opposite sides. The positioning pin component and the positioning block component are adapted to connect or separate the first positioning component and the second positioning component.

5. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning block component includes a connecting plate connected to the bracket, a positioning block disposed on the connecting plate, and a positioning hole provided on the positioning block. The positioning pin component includes an output rod connected to the cylinder and a protective shell sleeved on the outside of the output rod. The output rod is adapted to the positioning hole.

6. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple positioning pin components and positioning block components are disposed on the side of the bracket.

7. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket of the second positioning component is connected to the assembly platform via a track assembly. The drive device is provided on one side of the bracket of the first positioning component. The drive device is used to drive the track assembly to make the second positioning component move closer to or away from the first positioning component.

8. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket of the first positioning component is provided with a single row of clamping components on the side near the second positioning component. The single row of clamping components is connected to the bracket through a sliding connection component, which is used to drive the single row of clamping components to move closer to or away from the second positioning component.

9. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sliding connection assembly includes a slide rail frame and a drive device mounted on the bracket. The single-row clamp component is provided with a slider adapted to the slide rail frame. The drive device is used to drive the single-row clamp component to move closer to or away from the second positioning assembly.

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