Square flange machining tool

By designing a multi-hole box and clamping device for flange machining, the problem of the inability to mass-produce flanges in existing technologies has been solved, and efficient flange machining has been achieved.

CN119304645AActive Publication Date: 2025-01-14CHINA CHANGJIANG POWER GROUP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411631289.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-15
Publication Date
2025-01-14
Estimated Expiration
2044-11-15

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Technical Problem

Existing flange processing fixtures cannot achieve batch processing, resulting in long processing times and high costs.

Method used

Design a flange machining fixture including a box and a clamping device. The box has multiple first through holes, and the clamping device realizes the synchronous fixing and machining of multiple flanges through a clamping mechanism and a driving mechanism.

Benefits of technology

This enables batch processing of flanges, improving processing efficiency, reducing the complexity of the operation process, and saving operation time and costs.

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Abstract

The square flange machining tool comprises a box body and a pressing device, and the box body is provided with a first containing groove and a second containing groove which are oppositely arranged; the pressing device comprises a pressing mechanism and a driving mechanism, the pressing mechanism comprises a pressing assembly, a frame body and a connecting arm, the pressing assembly is arranged in the first containing groove, the frame body is arranged in the second containing groove, the connecting arm is movably arranged in the frame body, the pressing assembly comprises a supporting rod, a pressing plate, a limiting rod and an elastic piece, the pressing plate is rotatably arranged at the other end of the supporting rod, and the limiting rod is arranged at the other end of the supporting rod. One end of the limiting rod sequentially penetrates through the first receding hole and the second receding hole and is rotatably connected to the connecting arm, the limiting rod is sleeved with the elastic piece, and the driving mechanism is arranged in the second containing groove and used for driving the connecting arm to move in the vertical direction. Through the multiple first through holes, batch machining of the square flanges can be achieved. Meanwhile, the square flange is fixed through the pressing device, so that the square flange is prevented from moving during machining, and smooth machining of the square flange is ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of mechanical manufacturing, in particular to a method flange processing tool. Background Art

[0002] Square flanges are parts that connect shafts to each other, used to connect pipe ends, and also used in equipment inlets and outlets. When square flanges are installed on arc surfaces, they are generally designed with R-shaped lines for better fit and easier processing and assembly.

[0003] The conventional processing method for the R-shaped line of the square flange is gas cutting. Gas cutting is to use gas cutting tools such as oxygen acetylene cutters, and workers manually cut out the R-shaped line part of the square flange, and then use the line template to check and repeatedly polish until it meets the requirements. However, the processing tooling of this processing method can only hold one square flange, which is not easy to carry out batch processing, resulting in a long processing time and high processing costs. Summary of the invention

[0004] Based on the above description, the present invention provides a method flange processing tool, aiming to solve the problem that the existing method flange processing tool cannot realize batch processing.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention to solve the above technical problems is as follows: A method of flange processing tooling, comprising: The box body has a first accommodating groove and a second accommodating groove which are arranged opposite to each other, and a plurality of side walls of the first accommodating groove are provided with first through holes; The clamping device comprises a clamping mechanism and a driving mechanism, wherein the number of the clamping mechanisms is associated with the number of the first through holes, and the clamping mechanisms correspond to the first through holes one by one, the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping assembly, a frame body and a connecting arm, the clamping assembly is arranged in the first receiving groove, the clamping assembly is configured as a pair, and the pair of clamping assemblies are symmetrically arranged with the longitudinal axis of the first through hole as the symmetry axis, the frame body is arranged in the second receiving groove, the connecting arm is movably arranged in the frame body, the clamping assembly comprises a support rod, a pressure plate, a limit rod and an elastic member, one end of the support rod Fixed to the side wall or bottom wall of the first accommodating groove, the pressure plate is rotatably arranged on the other end of the support rod, a first avoidance hole is opened on the pressure plate, and a second avoidance hole is opened in the first accommodating groove corresponding to the first avoidance hole, one end of the limit rod passes through the first avoidance hole and the second avoidance hole in sequence and is rotatably connected to the connecting arm, the elastic member is sleeved on the limit rod, one end of the elastic member abuts against the pressure plate, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the bottom wall of the first accommodating groove, and the driving mechanism is arranged in the second accommodating groove and is used to drive the connecting arm to move in the vertical direction.

[0006] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can also be improved as follows.

[0007] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a box body, the support rod, the pressure plate, the limit rod and the elastic member are all located in the box body, and a third avoidance hole for the pressure plate to pass through is formed on the side wall of the box body close to the first through hole, and a fourth avoidance hole for the limit rod to pass through is formed on the bottom wall of the box body, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the bottom wall of the box body.

[0008] Furthermore, each of the pair of side walls of the frame body is provided with at least one slide groove, and the connecting arm is provided with a sliding protrusion corresponding to each of the slide grooves, and the sliding protrusion is slidably matched with the slide groove.

[0009] Furthermore, a connecting hole is provided on the top wall of the frame, and a screw hole is provided on the connecting arm corresponding to the connecting hole. The driving mechanism includes a transmission shaft, a first bevel gear and a transmission assembly. One end of the transmission shaft passes through the top wall of the second accommodating chamber and extends into the first accommodating groove. The first bevel gear is sleeved on the other end of the transmission shaft. The number of the transmission assemblies is related to the number of the clamping mechanisms, and the transmission assembly corresponds to the clamping mechanisms one by one. The transmission assembly includes a second bevel gear, a synchronous shaft, a transmission unit and a screw rod connected in sequence. The second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear, one end of the screw rod is inserted into the connecting hole, and the screw rod is threadedly matched with the screw hole. The side wall of the frame includes a second through hole for the synchronous shaft to pass through.

[0010] Furthermore, a support tube coaxial with the second through hole is provided on one side of the frame body close to the synchronization shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, a knob is provided at one end of the transmission shaft away from the first bevel gear.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial technical effects: (1) The present application can realize batch processing of square flanges through multiple first through holes. At the same time, the other flange is fixed by a clamping device to prevent the square flange from moving during processing, thereby ensuring that the processing of the square flange can proceed smoothly.

[0013] (2) The driving mechanism of the present application enables multiple connecting arms to move synchronously in the vertical direction, so that multiple clamping mechanisms can simultaneously clamp multiple method flanges. This can simplify the operation, save operating procedures, and thus improve work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a general assembly diagram of a method flange processing tool provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2It is an assembly diagram from another perspective of a method flange processing tool provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a general assembly diagram of the clamping device in the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a vertical cross-sectional view of the clamping mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a clamping assembly in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a frame body in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a connecting arm in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the driving mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Description of reference numerals: 10. Box body; 11. First containing groove; 111. First through hole; 12. Second containing groove; 20. Clamping device; 21. Clamping mechanism; 211. Clamping assembly; 2111. Support rod; 2112. Pressure plate; 21121. Avoidance hole; 2113. Limit rod; 2114. Elastic member; 2115. Box body; 212. Frame body; 2121. Slide groove; 2122. Connecting hole; 2123. Support tube; 213. Connecting arm; 2131. Sliding protrusion; 2132. Screw hole; 22. Driving mechanism; 221. Transmission shaft; 222. First bevel gear; 223. Transmission assembly; 2231. Second bevel gear; 2232. Synchronous shaft; 2233. Transmission unit; 2234. Screw rod; 224. Knob. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] In order to facilitate understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. Embodiments of the present application are provided in the drawings. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.

[0017] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application.

[0018] It will be appreciated that spatial relationship terms such as "under," "beneath," "below," "under," "above," "above," etc., may be used herein to describe the relationship of an element or feature shown in the figures to other elements or features. It will be appreciated that, in addition to the orientations shown in the figures, spatial relationship terms also include different orientations of the device in use and operation. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is flipped, an element or feature described as "under other elements" or "under it" or "under it" will be oriented as being "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary terms "under" and "under" may include both upper and lower orientations. In addition, the device may also include additional orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other orientations), and the spatial descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0019] When used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "said / the" may also include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "include / comprise" or "have" etc. specify the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0020] Reference Figures 1 to 4As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution: a method of flange processing tooling, including a box body 10 and a clamping device 20, the box body 10 has a first accommodating groove 11 and a second accommodating groove 12 arranged opposite to each other, and multiple side walls of the first accommodating groove 11 are provided with first through holes 111; the clamping device 20 includes a clamping mechanism 21 and a driving mechanism 22, the number of the clamping mechanisms 21 is associated with the number of the first through holes 111, and the clamping mechanisms 21 correspond to the first through holes 111 one by one, the clamping mechanism 21 includes a clamping component 211, a frame 212 and a connecting arm 213, the clamping component 211 is arranged in the first accommodating groove 11, the clamping component 211 is configured as a pair, and the pair of clamping components 211 are symmetrically arranged with the longitudinal axis of the first through hole 111 as the symmetry axis, the frame 212 is arranged in the second accommodating groove 12, the connecting arm 213 is movably arranged in the frame 212, and the clamping component The component 211 includes a support rod 2111, a pressure plate 2112, a limiting rod 2113 and an elastic component 2114. One end of the support rod 2111 is fixed to the side wall or the bottom wall of the first receiving groove 11. The pressure plate 2112 is rotatably arranged at the other end of the support rod 2111. The pressure plate 2112 is provided with a first avoidance hole 21121. The first receiving groove 11 is provided with a second avoidance hole 21121 corresponding to the first avoidance hole 21121. The limiting rod 2113 is provided with a second avoidance hole 21121 corresponding to the first avoidance hole 21121. One end of 113 passes through the first avoidance hole 21121 and the second avoidance hole 21121 in sequence and is rotatably connected to the connecting arm 213, the elastic member 2114 is sleeved on the limiting rod 2113, one end of the elastic member 2114 abuts against the pressure plate 2112, and the other end of the elastic member 2114 abuts against the bottom wall of the first accommodating groove 11, and the driving mechanism 22 is arranged in the second accommodating groove 12 and is used to drive the connecting arm 213 to move in the vertical direction.

[0021] It should be noted that Figure 1 This is a commonly used placement perspective for flange processing tooling, and the above-mentioned longitudinal axis is described with reference to this placement perspective.

[0022] Exemplarily, the driving mechanism 22 may be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder, etc., and the output end of the cylinder, the hydraulic cylinder or the electric cylinder is connected to the connecting arm 213; wherein the number of the driving mechanisms 22 is associated with the number of the first through holes 111. The limiting rod 2113 is constructed in a T-shape or a cross shape, etc.; wherein the protruding portion of the limiting rod 2113 is located above the pressing plate 2112. The elastic member 2114 may be a spring or an elastic rubber ring, etc.

[0023] In this embodiment, after the square flange is placed in the first receiving groove 11 and aligned with the first through hole 111, the driving mechanism 22 pushes the limiting rod 2113 to move downward; and with the support rod 2111 as a fulcrum, the limiting rod 2113 pulls the pressing plate 2112 to flip downward around one end of the support rod 2111 so that the pressing plate 2112 contacts the square flange, and the pressing plate 2112 and the bottom wall of the first receiving groove 11 work together to clamp the square flange. Thus, the square flange is fixed, the movement of the square flange during processing is prevented, and the processing of the square flange can be carried out smoothly.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 21 includes a box body 2115, and the support rod 2111, the pressure plate 2112, the limiting rod 2113 and the elastic member 2114 are all located in the box body 2115, and the side wall of the box body 2115 close to the first through hole 111 is provided with a third avoidance hole 21121 for the pressure plate 2112 to pass through, and the bottom wall of the box body 2115 is provided with a fourth avoidance hole 21121 for the limiting rod 2113 to pass through, and the other end of the elastic member 2114 abuts against the bottom wall of the box body 2115.

[0025] In this embodiment, the box body 2115 can not only protect the support rod 2111, the pressure plate 2112, the limiting rod 2113 and the elastic member 2114, but also limit the left and right directions of the other flange.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a pair of side walls of the frame 212 are each provided with at least one slide groove 2121 , and the connecting arm 213 is provided with a sliding protrusion 2131 corresponding to each slide groove 2121 , and the sliding protrusion 2131 is slidably matched with the slide groove 2121 .

[0027] In this embodiment, when the connecting arm 213 moves in the vertical direction, the sliding protrusion 2131 cooperates with the sliding groove 2121 to ensure the stability of the movement of the connecting arm 213.

[0028] Reference Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the top wall of the frame 212 is provided with a connecting hole 2122, the connecting arm 213 is provided with a screw hole 2132 corresponding to the connecting hole 2122, the driving mechanism 22 includes a transmission shaft 221, a first bevel gear 222 and a transmission assembly 223, one end of the transmission shaft 221 passes through the top wall of the second accommodating cavity 12 and extends into the first accommodating groove 11, the first bevel gear 222 is sleeved on the other end of the transmission shaft 221, and the number of the transmission assembly 223 is the same as the number of the clamping mechanism 21. The transmission assembly 223 corresponds to the clamping mechanism 21 one by one. The transmission assembly 223 includes a second bevel gear 2231, a synchronization shaft 2232, a transmission unit 2233 and a screw rod 2234 which are connected in sequence. The second bevel gear 2231 is meshed with the first bevel gear 222. One end of the screw rod 2234 is inserted into the connecting hole 2122. The screw rod 2234 is threadedly matched with the screw hole 2132. A second through hole is provided on the side wall of the frame 212 for the synchronization shaft 2232 to pass through.

[0029] It is worth noting that when the number of the transmission components 223 is two or more, since the rotation directions of the two symmetrically arranged second bevel gears 2231 are opposite, the threads of the two symmetrically arranged lead screws 2234 are arranged in opposite directions.

[0030] Exemplarily, the transmission unit 2233 may include two bevel gears, or may include a worm gear and a worm, etc. When the transmission unit 2233 includes two bevel gears, one bevel gear is sleeved on the synchronous shaft 2232, and the other bevel gear is sleeved on the lead screw 2234; when the transmission unit 2233 includes a worm gear and a worm, the worm gear is sleeved on the lead screw 2234, and one end of the worm is connected to the synchronous shaft 2232. The lead screw 2234 and the connecting hole 2122 may be connected by a bearing, etc.

[0031] In this embodiment, by rotating the transmission shaft 221 to drive the first bevel gear 222 to rotate, the transmission assembly 223 can be transmitted to the connecting arms 213 one by one, so that multiple connecting arms 213 can move synchronously in the vertical direction, and multiple clamping mechanisms 21 can simultaneously clamp multiple flanges. This can simplify the operation, save the operation process, and thus improve work efficiency.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a support tube 2123 coaxial with the second through hole is provided on one side of the frame 212 close to the synchronization shaft 2232 .

[0033] In this embodiment, the support tube 2123 provides support for the synchronization shaft 2232 to ensure the stability of the transmission of the synchronization shaft 2232 .

[0034] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a knob 224 is provided at one end of the transmission shaft 221 away from the first bevel gear 222 .

[0035] In this embodiment, the knob 224 can facilitate the operator to apply force, thereby improving the convenience of tooling operation.

[0036] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flange processing tool, characterized in that: include: The box body (10) comprises a first accommodating groove (11) and a second accommodating groove (12) which are arranged opposite to each other, and a plurality of side walls of the first accommodating groove (11) are each provided with a first through hole (111); A clamping device (20) comprises a clamping mechanism (21) and a driving mechanism (22), the number of the clamping mechanisms (21) being associated with the number of the first through holes (111), and the clamping mechanisms (21) corresponding one to one with the first through holes (111), the clamping mechanism (21) comprising a clamping assembly (211), a frame (212) and a connecting arm (213), the clamping assembly (211) being arranged in the first containing groove (11), the clamping assembly (212) and the connecting arm (213), The first through hole (111) is configured as a pair, wherein the pair of clamping assemblies (211) are symmetrically arranged with the longitudinal axis of the first through hole (111) as the symmetry axis, the frame (212) is disposed in the second accommodating groove (12), the connecting arm (213) is movably disposed in the frame (212), the clamping assembly (211) comprises a support rod (2111), a pressure plate (2112), a limit rod (2113) and an elastic member (2114), the support rod (2111) ) is fixed to the side wall or bottom wall of the first accommodating groove (11), the pressing plate (2112) is rotatably arranged at the other end of the supporting rod (2111), the pressing plate (2112) is provided with a first avoidance hole (21121), the first accommodating groove (11) is provided with a second avoidance hole (21121) corresponding to the first avoidance hole (21121), and one end of the limiting rod (2113) passes through the first avoidance hole (21121) and the second avoidance hole (21121) in sequence. The avoidance hole (21121) is rotatably connected to the connecting arm (213), the elastic member (2114) is sleeved on the limiting rod (2113), one end of the elastic member (2114) abuts against the pressure plate (2112), and the other end of the elastic member (2114) abuts against the bottom wall of the first accommodating groove (11), and the driving mechanism (22) is arranged in the second accommodating groove (12) and is used to drive the connecting arm (213) to move in the vertical direction.

2. The flange processing tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (21) comprises a box body (2115), the support rod (2111), the pressure plate (2112), the limit rod (2113) and the elastic member (2114) are all located in the box body (2115), and a third avoidance hole (21121) for the pressure plate (2112) to pass through is provided on a side wall of the box body (2115) close to the first through hole (111), and a fourth avoidance hole (21121) for the limit rod (2113) to pass through is provided on a bottom wall of the box body (2115), and the other end of the elastic member (2114) abuts against the bottom wall of the box body (2115).

3. The flange processing tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of side walls of the frame body (212) are each provided with at least one slide groove (2121), and the connecting arm (213) is provided with a sliding protrusion (2131) corresponding to each slide groove (2121), and the sliding protrusion (2131) is slidably matched with the slide groove (2121).

4. The flange processing tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A connecting hole (2122) is provided on the top wall of the frame body (212); a screw hole (2132) is provided on the connecting arm (213) corresponding to the connecting hole (2122); the driving mechanism (22) comprises a transmission shaft (221), a first bevel gear (222) and a transmission assembly (223); one end of the transmission shaft (221) passes through the top wall of the second accommodating cavity (12) and extends into the first accommodating groove (11); the first bevel gear (222) is sleeved on the other end of the transmission shaft (221); the number of the transmission assemblies (223) is related to the number of the clamping mechanisms (21). , and the transmission assembly (223) corresponds to the clamping mechanism (21) one by one, the transmission assembly (223) comprises a second bevel gear (2231), a synchronizing shaft (2232), a transmission unit (2233) and a screw rod (2234) which are connected in sequence, the second bevel gear (2231) is meshed with the first bevel gear (222), one end of the screw rod (2234) is inserted into the connecting hole (2122), the screw rod (2234) is threadedly matched with the screw hole (2132), and a second through hole for the synchronizing shaft (2232) to pass through is provided on the side wall of the frame (212).

5. The flange processing tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: A support tube (2123) coaxial with the second through hole is provided on one side of the frame (212) close to the synchronization shaft (2232).

6. The flange processing tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: A knob (224) is provided at one end of the transmission shaft (221) facing away from the first bevel gear (222).

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