Riveting and punching equipment for automobile ceiling

Through the automotive roof riveting punching equipment with integrated punching and riveting functions, the problem of inefficient production in the existing technology is solved, automated production is realized, and the utilization rate and processing efficiency of the equipment are improved.

CN120481293APending Publication Date: 2025-08-15HUBEI GISSING AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510652894.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2025-08-15

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Technical Problem

The existing automotive roof punching and riveting processes have not yet been fully automated, resulting in inefficient production.

Method used

A kind of automobile roof riveting punching equipment is designed, integrating punching modules and welding modules. Through the coordinated work of the machine, punching modules, welding modules and air blowing pipe components, the punching and riveting process is achieved automatically.

Benefits of technology

Improve production efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and improve equipment utilization and processing efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention provides riveting and punching equipment for an automobile ceiling. The riveting and punching equipment comprises a machine table, a punching module, a welding module and an air blowing pipe assembly. An automobile ceiling is placed on the machine table, a first plastic part is pre-installed on the lower side face of the automobile ceiling, the punching module and the welding module are both installed on the machine table and distributed on the outer side of the automobile ceiling, the air blowing pipe assembly is installed on the welding module, the punching module is used for punching the automobile ceiling, and the welding module is used for welding the automobile ceiling. The welding module is used for welding second plastic parts to the first plastic parts, the second plastic parts are distributed on the upper side face of the automobile ceiling, the air blowing pipe assembly is used for cooling the welding module and blowing away chippings generated during welding of the welding module, the procedures of punching, riveting and the like of the automobile ceiling can be automatically completed, the manual intervention degree is greatly reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. And the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, in particular to a riveting and punching device for an automobile roof. Background Art

[0002] A car headliner is a type of interior trim installed on the ceiling of a car's cabin. Manufacturing a headliner involves multiple steps, and existing punching and riveting processes are still semi-automated. Punching and riveting still require manual intervention on the production line, resulting in low production efficiency.

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a car roof riveting and punching device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a car roof riveting and punching device, which can automatically complete the punching, riveting and other processes of the car roof, greatly reducing the degree of manual intervention and improving production efficiency.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution proposed in the present invention is implemented as follows: a car roof riveting and punching equipment, comprising: a machine platform, a punching module, a welding module and a blow pipe assembly; the car roof is placed on the machine platform, and the lower side of the car roof is pre-installed with a first plastic part, the punching module and the welding module are both installed on the machine platform and distributed on the outside of the car roof, the blow pipe assembly is installed on the welding module, the punching module is used to punch holes in the car roof, the welding module is used to weld a second plastic part to the first plastic part, and the second plastic part is distributed on the upper side of the car roof, and the blow pipe assembly is used to cool the welding module and blow away debris generated by the welding module during welding.

[0006] Preferably, a plurality of supporting blocks are provided on the machine platform.

[0007] Preferably, the punching module includes a first mounting seat, a first translation assembly, a first driving cylinder and a punching head, the first mounting seat is mounted on the machine table, the first translation assembly is slidably mounted on the first mounting seat, the first driving cylinder is mounted on the first translation assembly, and the punching head is connected to the first driving cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, the first translation assembly includes a first telescopic cylinder and a first sliding seat, the first telescopic cylinder is connected to the first sliding seat, and the first sliding seat is slidably mounted on the first mounting seat.

[0009] Preferably, the first driving cylinder includes a first cylinder body, a first telescopic rod and a first push block, the first cylinder body is mounted on a first sliding seat, the first telescopic rod is connected between the first cylinder body and the first push block, the punching head is mounted on the first push block, and the punching head is distributed downward.

[0010] Preferably, the welding module includes a second mounting seat, a second translation assembly, a second driving cylinder and an ultrasonic welding head, the second mounting seat is mounted on the machine table, the second translation assembly is slidably mounted on the second mounting seat, the second driving cylinder is mounted on the second translation assembly, the ultrasonic welding head is connected to the second driving cylinder, and the ultrasonic welding head is distributed downward.

[0011] Preferably, the second translation assembly includes a second telescopic cylinder and a second sliding seat, the second telescopic cylinder is connected to the second sliding seat, and the second sliding seat is slidably mounted on the second mounting seat.

[0012] Preferably, the second driving cylinder includes a second cylinder body, a second telescopic rod and a second push block, the second cylinder body is installed on the second sliding seat, the second telescopic rod is connected between the first cylinder body and the second push block, and the ultrasonic welding head is installed on the second push block, and the ultrasonic welding head is distributed downward.

[0013] Preferably, the air blowing pipe assembly includes an air pipe joint and an air nozzle, both of which are mounted on the second push block, and the air nozzle is connected to the air pipe joint, and the air nozzle is distributed close to the ultrasonic welding head.

[0014] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effect is that it can automatically complete the punching, riveting and other processes of the car roof. The car roof riveting and punching equipment integrates the two major functions of punching and riveting, and can complete multiple processing tasks at one time, thereby improving the equipment utilization and processing efficiency, greatly reducing the degree of manual intervention, and improving production efficiency.

[0015] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in the following description, and part will be apparent from the description, or may be understood through practice of the present invention. Features and advantages of the present invention may be realized and obtained through the elements and combinations specifically indicated in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and should not be considered as limiting the scope. A person of ordinary skill in the art can also derive other relevant drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the automobile roof riveting and punching equipment provided by the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the punching module of the automobile roof riveting and punching equipment.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the welding module of the automobile roof riveting and punching equipment.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a partial structure of the welding module of the automobile roof riveting and punching equipment.

[0021] Figure numerals: 1. Machine; 11. Support block; 2. Punching module; 21. First mounting seat; 22. First translation assembly; 221. First telescopic cylinder; 222. First sliding seat; 231. First cylinder body; 232. First telescopic rod; 233. First push block; 23. First driving cylinder; 24. Punching head; 3. Welding module; 31. Second mounting seat; 32. Second translation assembly; 321. Second telescopic cylinder; 322. Second sliding seat; 33. Second driving cylinder; 331. Second cylinder body; 332. Second telescopic rod; 333. Second push block; 34. Ultrasonic welding head; 4. Air blow pipe assembly; 41. Air pipe joint; 42. Air nozzle; 5. Car roof. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and beneficial technical effects of the present invention more clear, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described in this specification are only for the purpose of explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] It should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0024] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," and "set" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will readily understand the specific meanings of these terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature identified as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Furthermore, "plurality" and "several" refer to two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0026] See also Figure 1 The present invention proposes a car roof riveting and punching equipment, comprising: a machine 1, a punching module 2, a welding module 3 and a blowing pipe assembly 4; a car roof 5 is placed on the machine 1, and a first plastic part (such as a speaker cover) is pre-installed on the lower side of the car roof 5. The punching module 2 and the welding module 3 are both installed on the machine 1 and distributed on the outside of the car roof 5. The blowing pipe assembly 4 is installed on the welding module 3. The punching module 2 is used to punch holes in the car roof 5. The welding module 3 is used to weld a second plastic part (speaker bracket) to the first plastic part to achieve riveting of the first plastic part and the second plastic part, and the second plastic part is distributed on the upper side of the car roof 5. The blowing pipe assembly 4 is used to cool the welding module 3 and promptly blow away debris generated by the welding module 3 during welding.

[0027] The car roof 5 is placed on the machine 1 according to a predetermined position. The punching module 2 is close to the car roof 5 and punches holes on the car roof 5. The position of the punching is used as the installation position of car accessories (such as microphones). The welding module 3 is used to weld the second plastic part (speaker bracket) to the first plastic part to achieve riveting of the first plastic part and the second plastic part, and the second plastic part is distributed on the upper side of the car roof 5. The air blow pipe assembly 4 cools the welding module 3 and blows away the debris generated by the welding module 3 in time.

[0028] In this way, the punching, riveting and other processes of the car roof can be completed automatically. The car roof riveting and punching equipment integrates the two major functions of punching and riveting, and can complete multiple processing tasks at one time, thereby improving the utilization rate and processing efficiency of the equipment, greatly reducing the degree of manual intervention, and improving production efficiency.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of supporting blocks 11 are provided on the machine platform 1 for supporting the automobile roof 5 , so as to facilitate the punching module 2 and the welding module 3 to process the automobile roof 5 .

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the punching module 2 includes a first mounting seat 21, a first translation assembly 22, a first driving cylinder 23 and a punching head 24. The first mounting seat 21 is installed on the machine 1, the first translation assembly 22 is slidably installed on the first mounting seat 21, the first driving cylinder 23 is installed on the first translation assembly 22, and the punching head 24 is connected to the first driving cylinder 23. The first translation assembly 22 drives the first driving cylinder 23 and the punching head 24 to move translationally. When the first driving cylinder 23 extends, it drives the punching head 24 to approach the car roof 5 so that the punching head 24 is pressed against the car roof 5 to complete the punching. When the first driving cylinder 23 contracts, it drives the punching head 24 to move to its original position.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the first translation assembly 22 includes a first telescopic cylinder 221 and a first sliding seat 222. The first telescopic cylinder 221 is connected to the first sliding seat 222, and the first sliding seat 222 is slidably mounted on the first mounting seat 21. Thus, when the first telescopic cylinder 221 is activated, it can drive the first sliding seat 222 to slide on the first mounting seat 21, thereby driving the first driving cylinder 23 and the punching head 24 to translate, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the position of the first driving cylinder 23 and the punching head 24. It should be noted that in this embodiment, a slider is provided on the first sliding seat 222, and a slide rail is provided on the first mounting seat 21. The sliding installation is achieved through the sliding cooperation between the slider and the slide rail.

[0032] Specifically, the first drive cylinder 23 includes a first cylinder body 231, a first telescopic rod 232, and a first push block 233. The first cylinder body 231 is mounted on the first sliding seat 222, and the first telescopic rod 232 is connected between the first cylinder body 231 and the first push block 233. The punching head 24 is mounted on the first push block 233 and is arranged downward. Thus, when the first cylinder body 231 is activated, it drives the first telescopic rod 232 to extend and retract, thereby driving the punching head 24 on the first push block 233 to move.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the welding module 3 includes a second mounting seat 31, a second translation assembly 32, a second driving cylinder 33 and an ultrasonic welding head 34. The second mounting seat 31 is installed on the machine 1 and is arranged adjacent to the first mounting seat 21. The second translation assembly 32 is slidably installed on the second mounting seat 31. The second driving cylinder 33 is installed on the second translation assembly 32. The ultrasonic welding head 34 is connected to the second driving cylinder 33, and the ultrasonic welding head 34 is distributed downward. The second translation mechanism drives the second driving cylinder 33 and the ultrasonic welding head 34 to move translationally. When the second driving cylinder 33 extends, it drives the ultrasonic welding head 34 to approach the car roof 5 to weld the second plastic part (speaker bracket) to the first plastic part to realize the riveting of the first plastic part and the second plastic part. When the second driving cylinder 33 contracts, it drives the ultrasonic welding head 34 to move to its original position.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the second translation assembly 32 includes a second telescopic cylinder 321 and a second sliding seat 322. The second telescopic cylinder 321 is connected to the second sliding seat 322, which is slidably mounted on the second mounting seat 31. Thus, when the second telescopic cylinder 321 is activated, it can drive the second sliding seat 322 to slide on the second mounting seat 31, thereby driving the second drive cylinder 33 and the ultrasonic welding head 34 to translate. It should be noted that in this embodiment, a slider is provided on the second sliding seat 322, and a slide rail is provided on the second mounting seat 31. The sliding engagement between the slider and the slide rail achieves sliding installation.

[0035] Specifically, the second drive cylinder 33 includes a second cylinder body 331, a second telescopic rod 332, and a second push block 333. The second cylinder body 331 is mounted on the second sliding seat 322, and the second telescopic rod 332 is connected between the first cylinder body 231 and the second push block 333. The ultrasonic welding head 34 is mounted on the second push block 333 and is arranged downward. Thus, when the second cylinder body 331 is activated, it drives the second telescopic rod 332 to extend and retract, thereby driving the ultrasonic welding head 34 on the second push block 333 to move.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the air blow pipe assembly 4 includes an air pipe connector 41 and an air nozzle 42, both of which are mounted on the second push block 333. The air nozzle 42 is connected to the air pipe connector 41 and is located near the ultrasonic welding head 34. Thus, the air pipe connector 41 is connected to the external air pipe to supply air to the air nozzle 42. When welding is completed, the air nozzle 42 blows air into the ultrasonic welding head 34 to cool it down and blow away any remaining debris.

[0037] Working principle: First, place the car roof 5 on the machine 1 according to the predetermined position. When the first cylinder body 231 of the first driving cylinder 23 extends and moves, the first telescopic rod 232 drives the punching head 24 on the first pushing block 233 toward the car roof 5 so that the punching head 24 presses against the car roof 5 to complete the punching. The position of this punching is used as the installation location of the car accessories (such as microphones);

[0038] When the second cylinder body 331 of the second driving cylinder 33 extends and moves, the second telescopic rod 332 drives the ultrasonic welding head 34 on the second push block 333 to approach the car roof 5 to weld the second plastic part (speaker bracket) to the first plastic part to realize the riveting of the first plastic part and the second plastic part, and the second plastic part is distributed on the upper side of the car roof 5. The air pipe joint of the air blowing pipe assembly 4 is connected to the external air pipe to supply air to the air nozzle 42. When the welding is completed, the air nozzle 42 blows air to the ultrasonic welding head 34 to cool the ultrasonic welding head 34 and blow away the residual debris.

[0039] It should be noted that the punching module 2 and the welding module 3 in this embodiment are synchronously operated, which saves waiting time and improves the production efficiency of the production line. In other embodiments, they can also be designed to be step-by-step operations.

[0040] The present invention is not limited to what is described in the specification and embodiments, and additional advantages and modifications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific details, representative devices, and illustrative examples shown and described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A car roof riveting and punching equipment, characterized in that: include: A machine (1), a punching module (2), a welding module (3) and an air blowing pipe assembly (4); a car roof (5) is placed on the machine (1), a first plastic part is pre-installed on the lower side of the car roof (5), the punching module (2) and the welding module (3) are both installed on the machine (1) and distributed on the outer side of the car roof (5), the air blowing pipe assembly (4) is installed on the welding module (3), the punching module (2) is used to punch holes in the car roof (5), the welding module (3) is used to weld a second plastic part to the first plastic part, and the second plastic part is distributed on the upper side of the car roof (5), and the air blowing pipe assembly (4) is used to cool the welding module (3) and blow away debris generated by the welding module (3) during welding.

2. The automobile roof riveting and punching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of supporting blocks (11) are provided on the machine platform (1).

3. The automobile roof riveting and punching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The punching die (2) comprises a first mounting seat (21), a first translation assembly (22), a first driving cylinder (23) and a punching head (24); the first mounting seat (21) is mounted on the machine (1); the first translation assembly (22) is slidably mounted on the first mounting seat (21); the first driving cylinder (23) is mounted on the first translation assembly (22); and the punching head (24) is connected to the first driving cylinder (23).

4. The automobile roof riveting and punching equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first translation assembly (22) comprises a first telescopic cylinder (221) and a first sliding seat (222); the first telescopic cylinder (221) is connected to the first sliding seat (222); and the first sliding seat (222) is slidably mounted on the first mounting seat (21).

5. The automobile roof riveting and punching equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first driving cylinder (23) comprises a first cylinder body (231), a first telescopic rod (232) and a first push block (233); the first cylinder body (231) is mounted on a first sliding seat (222); the first telescopic rod (232) is connected between the first cylinder body (231) and the first push block (233); the punching head (24) is mounted on the first push block (233), and the punching head (24) is distributed downward.

6. The automobile roof riveting and punching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The welding module (3) comprises a second mounting seat (31), a second translation assembly (32), a second driving cylinder (33) and an ultrasonic welding head (34); the second mounting seat (31) is mounted on the machine (1); the second translation assembly (32) is slidably mounted on the second mounting seat (31); the second driving cylinder (33) is mounted on the second translation assembly (32); the ultrasonic welding head (34) is connected to the second driving cylinder (33), and the ultrasonic welding head (34) is distributed downward.

7. The automobile roof riveting and punching equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second translation assembly (32) comprises a second telescopic cylinder (321) and a second sliding seat (322). The second telescopic cylinder (321) is connected to the second sliding seat (322). The second sliding seat (322) is slidably mounted on the second mounting seat (31).

8. The automobile roof riveting and punching equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second driving cylinder (33) includes a second cylinder body (331), a second telescopic rod (332) and a second push block (333); the second cylinder body (331) is mounted on a second sliding seat (322); the second telescopic rod (332) is connected between the first cylinder body (231) and the second push block (333); the ultrasonic welding head (34) is mounted on the second push block (333), and the ultrasonic welding head (34) is distributed downward.

9. The automobile roof riveting and punching equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The air blowing pipe assembly (4) comprises an air pipe joint (41) and an air nozzle (42), wherein the air pipe joint (41) and the air nozzle (42) are both mounted on the second push block (333), and the air nozzle (42) is communicated with the air pipe joint (41), and the air nozzle (42) is distributed close to the ultrasonic welding head (34).