Wheel speed sensor assembling tool

The wheel speed sensor assembly tool addresses the inefficiencies in sensor installation by using a drive mechanism to securely attach the sensor to the bracket, enhancing installation efficiency and alignment.

CN120307224APending Publication Date: 2025-07-15FAW JIEFANG AUTOMOTIVE CO
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Application Number
CN202510745515.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-05
Publication Date
2025-07-15

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the installation process of wheel speed sensors in commercial vehicles is laborious and inefficient, making it difficult to quickly and effectively assemble the wheel speed sensor and the sensor bracket in place.

Method used

A wheel speed sensor assembly tool is designed, including a base plate, mounting base, positioning seat, drive assembly and indenter. The wheel speed sensor is pressed into the sensor bracket through the driving pressure head of the driving component, and the sensor bracket is positioned using the positioning seat to overcome the pressure load during the installation process.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid and effective installation of wheel speed sensors, improves assembly efficiency, and ensures the smooth progress of the assembly process.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of assembling tools, in particular to a wheel speed sensor assembling tool which comprises a bottom plate. The mounting seat is arranged on the bottom plate, and an assembly space is formed between the mounting seat and the bottom plate; the positioning seat is arranged on the bottom plate and located in the assembling space, and the positioning seat is used for positioning a sensor support; the driving assembly is arranged on the mounting seat; and the pressure head is in transmission connection with the driving assembly, and the driving assembly can drive the pressure head to move towards the positioning seat so as to press the wheel speed sensor arranged at the end part of the pressure head into the sensor bracket. Mounting of the wheel speed sensor and the sensor support can be rapidly and effectively achieved, and the assembling efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of assembly tools, and particularly relates to a wheel speed sensor assembly tool. Background Art

[0002] A wheel speed sensor can convert the rotational speed of a wheel into an electrical signal, and a controller calculates and converts the electrical signal into a wheel speed parameter. When the wheel speed sensor is installed on a commercial vehicle, since the axle of the commercial vehicle is mostly an integral axle, the wheel speed sensor needs to be installed on a sensor bracket, and then fixed to a brake backing plate through the sensor bracket. A toothed ring is installed on a wheel hub, and the head of the wheel speed sensor abuts against the end face of the toothed ring. There is a spring collet in the mounting hole of the sensor bracket. When assembling the wheel speed sensor, a certain pressing force is required to assemble it in place relative to the sensor bracket. Since the wheel speed sensor needs to overcome the pressing force to be installed in place, the installation process is laborious and the installation efficiency is low.

[0003] Therefore, a wheel speed sensor assembly tool is needed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a wheel speed sensor assembly tool, which can quickly and effectively realize the installation of the wheel speed sensor and the sensor bracket, and improve the assembly efficiency.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A wheel speed sensor assembly tool, comprising:

[0007] A base plate;

[0008] A mounting seat, the mounting seat is arranged on the base plate, and an assembly space is formed between the mounting seat and the base plate;

[0009] A positioning seat, the positioning seat is arranged on the base plate and located in the assembly space, and the positioning seat is used for positioning the sensor bracket;

[0010] A driving component, the driving component is arranged on the mounting seat;

[0011] A pressing head, the pressing head is in transmission connection with the driving component, and the driving component can drive the pressing head to move towards the positioning seat to press the wheel speed sensor arranged at the end of the pressing head into the sensor bracket.

[0012] In some embodiments, a column is arranged on the base plate, and the mounting seat is fixedly arranged at one end of the column away from the base plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, a first fixing block is arranged on the mounting seat, and the column passes through the first fixing block.

[0014] In some embodiments, the driving assembly includes a rotating shaft, a gear, and a rack. The rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, the gear is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft, the rack is slidably arranged on the mounting seat, and the rack meshes with the gear. The pressing head is arranged at one end of the rack facing the positioning seat.

[0015] In some embodiments, an installation hole is formed at one end of the rotating shaft extending out of the mounting seat, and a screwing rod is inserted through the installation hole.

[0016] In some embodiments, two sets of bearing assemblies are fixedly arranged on the mounting seat. The two sets of bearing assemblies are sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the two sets of bearing assemblies are located on both sides of the gear.

[0017] In some embodiments, the bearing assembly includes a rolling bearing and a bearing end cover. The outer ring of the rolling bearing is fixedly arranged on the mounting seat, the rotating shaft is fixedly inserted through the inner ring of the rolling bearing, the bearing end cover is arranged on the mounting seat, and the bearing end cover abuts against the inner ring of the rolling bearing.

[0018] In some embodiments, a second fixing block is arranged on the mounting seat, and the rack is inserted through the second fixing block.

[0019] In some embodiments, a limiting plate is arranged at one end of the rack away from the bottom plate. A spring is sleeved on the rack. One end of the spring abuts against the limiting plate, and the other end of the spring abuts against the mounting seat.

[0020] In some embodiments, a positioning groove for cooperating with the head of the wheel speed sensor is formed at one end of the pressing head facing the bottom plate. An accommodating groove communicating with the positioning groove is formed in the pressing head along the axial direction of the pressing head. The accommodating groove is used for accommodating the wire harness of the wheel speed sensor.

[0021] Advantages of the present invention:

[0022] For a wheel speed sensor assembly tool provided by the present invention, a mounting seat and a positioning seat are installed on a bottom plate. A driving assembly is arranged on the mounting seat, and a pressing head is in transmission connection with the driving assembly. The driving assembly can drive the pressing head to move. During the process of assembling the wheel speed sensor, first, the sensor bracket is installed on the positioning seat, and then the wheel speed sensor is installed on the pressing head. The driving assembly is used to drive the pressing head to move, so as to press the wheel speed sensor into the sensor bracket. Since the sensor bracket is positioned on the positioning seat and the wheel speed sensor is positioned on the pressing head, the assembly process can be ensured to proceed smoothly. Moreover, the driving assembly can effectively overcome the pressing force during the installation process and ensure the installation efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained according to the content of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an assembly tool for a wheel speed sensor of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of a driving component in an assembly tool for a wheel speed sensor of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the installation of a rotating shaft in an assembly tool for a wheel speed sensor of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a pressing head in an assembly tool for a wheel speed sensor of the present invention.

[0028] In the figure:

[0029] 100, wheel speed sensor; 200, sensor bracket; 1, bottom plate; 2, mounting seat; 21, column; 22, first fixing block; 23, second fixing block; 231, copper sleeve; 3, driving component; 31, rotating shaft; 311, screwing rod; 32, gear; 321, flat key; 33, rack; 331, limiting plate; 332, spring; 4, positioning seat; 41, T-shaped column; 42, positioning pin; 5, bearing component; 51, bearing end cover; 52, rolling bearing; 6, pressing head; 61, positioning groove; 62, receiving groove. Specific embodiments

[0030] Before explaining in detail any embodiment of the present application, it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the structural details and component arrangements described in the following description or shown in the above drawings.

[0031] In the present application, the terms "include", "comprise", "have" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "including a..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device including that element.

[0032] In this application, the terms "connect", "combine", "couple", and "mount" can be direct connections, combinations, couplings, or mounts, or indirect connections, combinations, couplings, or mounts. For example, a direct connection means that two parts or components are connected together without an intermediate member, and an indirect connection means that two parts or components are respectively connected to at least one intermediate member, and these two parts or components are connected through the intermediate member. In addition, "connect" and "couple" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, and can include electrical connections or couplings.

[0033] In this application, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the functions performed by components can be performed by one component, multiple components, one part, or multiple parts. Similarly, the functions performed by parts can also be performed by one part, one component, or a combination of multiple parts.

[0034] In this application, the orientation terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", and "back" are described based on the orientation and positional relationship shown in the drawings, and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. In addition, in the context, it should also be understood that when it is mentioned that one element is connected "above" or "below" another element, it can not only be directly connected "above" or "below" another element, but also be indirectly connected "above" or "below" another element through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that the orientation terms such as the upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, and back side not only represent the positive orientation, but can also be understood as the side orientation. For example, the lower side can include directly below, lower left, lower right, lower front, and lower back, etc.

[0035] During the process of mounting the wheel speed sensor on the sensor bracket, in order to achieve rapid assembly and ensure the assembly efficiency, as Figures 1 - 4 shown, the present invention provides a wheel speed sensor assembly tool. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool includes a bottom plate 1, a mounting seat 2, a positioning seat 4, a driving assembly 3, and a pressing head 6.

[0036] Among them, the mounting seat 2 is arranged on the bottom plate 1, and an assembly space is formed between the mounting seat 2 and the bottom plate 1. The positioning seat 4 is arranged on the bottom plate 1, and the positioning seat 4 is located in the assembly space. The positioning seat 4 is used to position the sensor bracket 200. The driving assembly 3 is arranged on the mounting seat 2. The pressing head 6 is in transmission connection with the driving assembly 3. The driving assembly 3 can drive the pressing head 6 to move towards the positioning seat 4 to press the wheel speed sensor 100 arranged at the end of the pressing head 6 into the sensor bracket 200.

[0037] During the assembly process of the wheel speed sensor 100, first, the sensor bracket 200 is installed on the positioning seat 4, and then the wheel speed sensor 100 is installed on the pressing head 6. The driving component 3 is used to drive the pressing head 6 to move, so as to press the wheel speed sensor 100 into the sensor bracket 200. Since the sensor bracket 200 is positioned on the positioning seat 4 and the wheel speed sensor 100 is positioned on the pressing head 6, the assembly process can be ensured to proceed smoothly. Moreover, the driving component 3 can effectively overcome the pressing force during the installation process and ensure the installation efficiency.

[0038] In some embodiments, a column 21 is provided on the bottom plate 1, and the mounting seat 2 is fixedly arranged at one end of the column 21 away from the bottom plate 1. By providing the column 21 to support the mounting seat 2, an assembly space is formed between the mounting seat 2 and the bottom plate 1. To facilitate the connection between the column 21 and the bottom plate 1, a flange is provided at the bottom end of the column 21, and the column 21 is fixed to the bottom plate 1 by bolts passing through the flange.

[0039] In some embodiments, a first fixing block 22 is provided on the mounting seat 2, and the column 21 is passed through the first fixing block 22. Specifically, the column 21 is a stepped shaft, the thicker end of the column 21 is connected to the bottom plate 1, and the thinner end of the column 21 is matched with the first fixing block 22. By providing the first fixing block 22, it is convenient to connect and fix the mounting seat 2 and the column 21.

[0040] In some embodiments, the driving component 3 includes a rotating shaft 31, a gear 32, and a rack 33. The rotating shaft 31 is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat 2, the gear 32 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft 31, the rack 33 is slidably arranged on the mounting seat 2, and the rack 33 meshes with the gear 32. The pressing head 6 is arranged at one end of the rack 33 facing the positioning seat 4. Specifically, the gear 32 is connected to the rotating shaft 31 through a key 321. Through the above arrangement, rotating the rotating shaft 31 can drive the rack 33 to move through the gear 32, so as to drive the pressing head 6 to move to realize the pressing of the wheel speed sensor 100. The cooperation of the gear 32 and the rack 33 can accurately control the pressing of the wheel speed sensor 100 and is convenient for operation. In other embodiments, a cylinder can also be used as the driving component 3 to directly drive the pressing head 6 to move, or a motor can be used in cooperation with a lead screw nut structure to drive the pressing head 6 to move, which is not limited here.

[0041] In some embodiments, a mounting hole is provided at one end of the rotating shaft 31 extending out of the mounting seat 2, and a screwing rod 311 is passed through the mounting hole. By providing the screwing rod 311, the force arm for rotating the rotating shaft 31 can be increased, so as to facilitate rotating the rotating shaft 31, effectively overcome the pressing force, and realize the rapid installation of the wheel speed sensor 100 and the sensor bracket 200.

[0042] In some embodiments, two sets of bearing assemblies 5 are fixedly arranged on the mounting base 2. The two sets of bearing assemblies 5 are sleeved on the rotating shaft 31, and the two sets of bearing assemblies 5 are located on both sides of the gear 32. By providing the bearing assemblies 5, the friction during the rotation of the rotating shaft 31 can be reduced, thereby ensuring the flexible rotation of the rotating shaft 31.

[0043] In some embodiments, the bearing assembly 5 includes a rolling bearing 52 and a bearing end cover 51. The outer ring of the rolling bearing 52 is fixedly arranged on the mounting base 2, the rotating shaft 31 is fixedly inserted into the inner ring of the rolling bearing 52, the bearing end cover 51 is arranged on the mounting base 2, and the bearing end cover 51 abuts against the inner ring of the rolling bearing 52. Through the above arrangement, the rolling bearing 52 can be effectively limited by the bearing end cover 51, and the rotating shaft 31 rotates relative to the mounting base 2 through the rolling bearing 52, which can ensure the flexibility of the rotation of the rotating shaft 31.

[0044] In some embodiments, a second fixing block 23 is fixedly arranged on the mounting base 2, and the rack 33 is inserted into the second fixing block 23. In this embodiment, a copper sleeve 231 is coaxially arranged on the second fixing block 23, and the rack 33 is inserted into the copper sleeve 231. Through the guiding function of the copper sleeve 231, it can ensure that the rack 33 moves along the axial direction of the copper sleeve 231. Through the cooperation of the second fixing block 23 and the mounting base 2, the installation of the rack 33 is facilitated, and it is ensured that the rack 33 and the gear 32 can be effectively meshed.

[0045] In some embodiments, a limiting plate 331 is arranged at one end of the rack 33 away from the bottom plate 1, a spring 332 is sleeved on the rack 33, one end of the spring 332 abuts against the limiting plate 331, and the other end of the spring 332 abuts against the mounting base 2. Specifically, the limiting plate 331 is installed on the rack 33 by screws. During the process of the rack 33 driving the pressing head 6 to move towards the bottom plate 1, the spring 332 is compressed. After the installation of the wheel speed sensor 100 and the sensor bracket 200 is completed, the spring 332 can push the rack 33 to reset.

[0046] In some embodiments, a positioning groove 61 for cooperating with the head of the wheel speed sensor 100 is provided at one end of the indenter 6 facing the bottom plate 1. An accommodating groove 62 communicating with the positioning groove 61 is formed in the indenter 6 along the axial direction of the indenter 6. The accommodating groove 62 is used to accommodate the wire harness of the wheel speed sensor 100. In this embodiment, the positioning groove 61 is in a "soil" shape, which can effectively cooperate with the end of the wheel speed sensor 100, and the positioning groove 61 is a non-through groove. The positioning groove 61 can limit the position of the wheel speed sensor 100, ensuring that the position and posture of the wheel speed sensor 100 are fixed after being installed on the indenter 6, facilitating the subsequent assembly. By providing the accommodating groove 62, the accommodating groove 62 can prevent damage to the wire harness of the wheel speed sensor 100. After the wheel speed sensor 100 and the sensor bracket 200 are assembled, the gear 32 drives the rack 33 to move in the reverse direction and at the same time takes out the assembled wheel speed sensor 100 and the sensor bracket 200 together, and then it can be removed.

[0047] In some embodiments, a threaded hole is provided at one end of the rack 33 facing the bottom plate 1, and a threaded joint is provided on the indenter 6. The indenter 6 is installed on the rack 33 by screwing the threaded joint into the threaded hole. Moreover, corresponding indenters 6 can be configured according to different types of wheel speed sensors 100, improving the adaptability of this wheel speed sensor assembly tool.

[0048] In some embodiments, the positioning seat 4 includes two T-shaped columns 41 arranged at intervals. Positioning holes are provided at the upper ends of the T-shaped columns 41. The sensor bracket 200 is arranged between the two T-shaped columns 41. The positioning pin 42 passes through the holes on the sensor bracket 200 and is inserted into the positioning holes, thereby fixing the sensor bracket 200 on the positioning seat 4, which can effectively limit the position of the sensor bracket 200 and facilitate subsequent assembly.

[0049] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are only examples for clearly explaining the present invention, rather than limiting the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. Wheel speed sensor assembly tool, characterized in that, Comprising: Base plate (1); Mounting seat (2), the mounting seat (2) is arranged on the base plate (1), and an assembly space is formed between the mounting seat (2) and the base plate (1); Positioning seat (4), the positioning seat (4) is arranged on the base plate (1) and is located in the assembly space, and the positioning seat (4) is used for positioning the sensor bracket (200); Drive assembly (3), the drive assembly (3) is arranged on the mounting seat (2); Press head (6), the press head (6) is in transmission connection with the drive assembly (3), and the drive assembly (3) can drive the press head (6) to move towards the positioning seat (4) to press the wheel speed sensor (100) arranged at the end of the press head (6) into the sensor bracket (200).

2. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool according to claim 1, characterized in that A column (21) is arranged on the base plate (1), and the mounting seat (2) is fixedly arranged at one end of the column (21) away from the base plate (1).

3. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first fixing block (22) is arranged on the mounting seat (2), and the column (21) passes through the first fixing block (22).

4. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool according to claim 1, characterized in that The drive assembly (3) includes a rotating shaft (31), a gear (32) and a rack (33), the rotating shaft (31) is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat (2), the gear (32) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft (31), the rack (33) is slidably arranged on the mounting seat (2), and the rack (33) meshes with the gear (32), and the press head (6) is arranged at one end of the rack (33) facing the positioning seat (4).

5. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool according to claim 4, characterized in that An installation hole is formed at one end of the rotating shaft (31) extending out of the mounting seat (2), and a screwing rod (311) is arranged in the installation hole.

6. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool according to claim 4, wherein, Two groups of bearing assemblies (5) are fixedly arranged on the mounting seat (2), the two groups of bearing assemblies (5) are sleeved on the rotating shaft (31), and the two groups of bearing assemblies (5) are located on both sides of the gear (32).

7. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool according to claim 6, wherein The bearing assembly (5) includes a rolling bearing (52) and a bearing end cover (51), the outer ring of the rolling bearing (52) is fixedly arranged on the mounting seat (2), the rotating shaft (31) is fixedly arranged in the inner ring of the rolling bearing (52), the bearing end cover (51) is arranged on the mounting seat (2), and the bearing end cover (51) abuts against the inner ring of the rolling bearing (52).

8. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool according to claim 4, characterized in that A second fixing block (23) is arranged on the mounting seat (2), and the rack (33) passes through the second fixing block (23).

9. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool according to claim 4, characterized in that, A limiting plate (331) is arranged at one end of the rack (33) away from the base plate (1), a spring (332) is sleeved on the rack (33), one end of the spring (332) abuts against the limiting plate (331), and the other end of the spring (332) abuts against the mounting seat (2).

10. The wheel speed sensor assembly tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the indenter (6) facing the bottom plate (1) is provided with a positioning groove (61) for cooperating with the head of the wheel speed sensor (100). An accommodation groove (62) communicating with the positioning groove (61) is axially formed in the indenter (6). The accommodation groove (62) is used for accommodating the wire harness of the wheel speed sensor (100).