Assembly device for a flexible gravity support device

Abstract

The application relates to the field of assembly of fusion energy experimental device components, and discloses an assembly device for a flexible gravity support device, which comprises a support platform, two assembly mechanisms fixed to the support platform, a lateral limiting portion and a lower limiting portion of the assembly mechanism, a limiting groove formed in the lower limiting portion, and a plurality of fixing structures in the lower limiting portion; the assembly mechanism further comprises an upper limiting portion, which is used for cooperating with the corresponding flexible plate after being fixedly assembled with the gasket plate, so that the interval distance between the outer side edges of the gasket plate and the adjacent flexible plate is the target distance; the assembly mechanism further comprises a clamping portion, which comprises a fixing rod and a plurality of clamping blocks, and the clamping blocks are suitable for abutting against the adjacent flexible plate on the side of the corresponding gasket plate facing the lateral limiting portion, so that the corresponding flexible plate is clamped. The flexible gravity support device is assembled through the assembly device, so that the assembly is simple, the assembly precision is improved, and the assembly efficiency of the gravity support device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of assembling components for fusion energy experimental devices, and in particular to an assembly device for a flexible gravity support device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the flexible gravity support device is one of the important components of a fusion energy experimental device. It is mainly used to support the gravity of the entire vacuum component and magnet device, withstand the stress generated during normal operation and the external load generated during abnormal operation, and absorb the radial thermal contraction and stress deformation after the magnet cools down. The flexible gravity support device consists of multiple flexible plates, multiple pads, a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, and fastening bolts. It requires extremely high assembly precision, with dimensional tolerances controlled within 1.0 mm. Multiple flexible plates are arranged alternately, with two pads placed between any two adjacent flexible plates. The two pads between two adjacent flexible plates are respectively placed close to the two sides of the flexible plates. The pads and flexible plates are stacked together alternately. A first pressing plate and a second pressing plate are respectively placed on the outer side of the two outermost flexible plates. The flexible plates, pads, first pressing plates and second pressing plates are stacked together by fastening bolts. The flexible plates are not flush with the adjacent pads. The outer edge of the flexible plates is offset from the outer edge of the adjacent pads. The outer edge of the pads is located inside the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plates, so that the flexible plates and adjacent pads form a misalignment.

[0003] During the assembly of the flexible gravity support device, it is necessary to ensure that the dimensional deviation of the misalignment during the stacking process does not exceed ±1mm. The flexible gravity support device includes n flexible plates (e.g., n≥20), where n is a positive integer, and 2 (n-1) pads. Stacking so many flexible plates and pads alternately layer by layer while ensuring that all dimensional tolerances are less than or equal to 1mm (i.e., the maximum misalignment tolerance of all plates ≤1mm), and furthermore, the thickness of all assembled plates must deviate from the theoretical size by ≤1mm, requiring extremely high assembly precision. Using existing assembly methods, fastening bolts is difficult, the positional dimensions of the flexible plates and pads are hard to guarantee, assembly precision is low, and the assembly efficiency of the flexible gravity support device is low. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide an assembly device for a flexible gravity support device, which simplifies the assembly of the flexible gravity support device, improves the assembly efficiency of the gravity support device, and also helps to improve the assembly accuracy of the flexible gravity support device.

[0005] An assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the gravity support device includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, and a flexible support structure, wherein the flexible support structure is located between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate along a first direction, and the flexible support structure includes a plurality of stacked flexible plates and a plurality of pads, wherein the distance between the outer edge of the pad and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate is a target distance, and the assembly device includes:

[0006] The system includes a support platform and two assembly mechanisms, both of which are fixed above the support platform and are arranged alternately along a second direction. Each assembly mechanism includes a lateral limiting part and a lower limiting part, which are arranged along a first direction. The lower limiting part extends along the first direction, and its upper surface has a limiting groove extending along the first direction. The limiting groove is used to assemble a first pressing plate, a flexible support structure, and a second pressing plate. The lower limiting part has multiple fixing structures, which are used to fix the flexible plate, the pad, and the first pressing plate, respectively. The lateral limiting part is used to contact and limit the first pressing plate.

[0007] The assembly mechanism also includes: multiple upper limit positions, which are used to be fixedly assembled with the corresponding pads and then assembled with the corresponding flexible plates so that the distance between the outer edge of the pad and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate is the target distance;

[0008] The assembly mechanism further includes a clamping part located on the side of the lateral limiting part facing the lower limiting part. The clamping part includes a fixing rod and a plurality of clamping blocks. The fixing rod extends along a first direction and is fixed to the lateral limiting part. The plurality of clamping blocks are adapted to be sequentially fixed to the fixing rod along the length direction of the fixing rod. The clamping blocks are adapted to be opposite to the corresponding pads along a second direction, and the clamping blocks are adapted to abut against the adjacent flexible plates on the side of the corresponding pads facing the lateral limiting part, so as to clamp the corresponding flexible plates. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0009] The assembly apparatus for a flexible gravity support device according to embodiments of the present invention simplifies the assembly process, improves assembly accuracy, and enhances the assembly efficiency of the gravity support device.

[0010] In some examples of the present invention, the lateral limiting portion includes a limiting plate extending along a third direction. A support plane is formed on the side of the limiting plate facing the lower limiting portion. The support plane is perpendicular to the first direction and is used to contact and limit the first pressing plate. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The third direction is the height direction of the assembly device.

[0011] In some examples of the present invention, the side of the limiting plate facing the lower limiting part has a plurality of limiting blocks, the plurality of limiting blocks are arranged in sequence at intervals along a third direction, and the surface of the limiting blocks away from the limiting plate is a supporting plane.

[0012] In some examples of the present invention, the side of the limiting plate facing the lower limiting portion has a support block, which is used to support the clamping block closest to the lateral limiting portion along the first direction.

[0013] In some examples of the present invention, the clamping part further includes a plurality of fixing rings, which are adapted to be fixed to the fixing rod. The clamping block is fixed with a fixing ring adjacent to it on the side away from the lateral limiting part. The clamping block contacts and limits the adjacent fixing ring so that the clamping block clamps the corresponding flexible plate.

[0014] In some examples of the present invention, the clamping block includes a support plate and a clamping plate, the support plate being connected to one end of the clamping plate and bent to be connected to the clamping plate, the clamping plate having a through hole for the fixing rod to pass through, the support plate being adapted to be opposite to the corresponding flexible plate in a second direction, the clamping plate being adapted to be opposite to the corresponding pad in a second direction, and the clamping plate being adapted to abut against the corresponding flexible plate to clamp the corresponding flexible plate.

[0015] In some examples of the present invention, multiple fixing structures are arranged sequentially at intervals along a first direction, the lower limiting part has two limiting groove walls spaced apart along a second direction, the fixing structure includes two first fixing pins, the two first fixing pins are respectively disposed on the two limiting groove walls and are opposite to each other along the second direction, and the first fixing pins are movable relative to the corresponding limiting groove walls along the second direction.

[0016] In some examples of the present invention, the upper limit portion includes a second positioning pin, a first positioning plate, a second positioning plate, and a third positioning plate. The first positioning plate and the third positioning plate are opposite to each other and spaced apart. The first positioning plate and the third positioning plate are located on the same side of the second positioning plate, and the second positioning plate is connected between the first positioning plate and the third positioning plate so that the upper limit portion defines an assembly groove. The assembly groove is used to assemble a corresponding pad and two adjacent flexible plates. The first positioning plate and the third positioning plate are both adapted to contact and limit the corresponding flexible plates. The second positioning pin passes through the first positioning plate and extends into the assembly groove. The second positioning pin is movable relative to the first positioning plate along the arrangement direction of the first positioning plate and the third positioning plate.

[0017] In some examples of the present invention, the length of the second locating pin extending into the assembly slot is equal to the target distance; and / or

[0018] The width of the assembly slot along the first direction is equal to the sum of the thickness of a pad and the thickness of a flexible plate.

[0019] In some examples of the invention, the positions of the two assembly mechanisms relative to the support platform along a second direction are adjustable.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly device assembling a gravity support device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top view of the assembly device assembling the gravity support device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram from the perspective of assembling a gravity support device using the assembly device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is another schematic diagram from the perspective of assembling a gravity support device using the assembly device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the clamping block and the gravity support device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a gravity support device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the gravity support device according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] Assembly device 100;

[0033] Support platform 10; slide 11; stop plate 12; mounting bolts 13;

[0034] Assembly mechanism 20;

[0035] Lateral limiting part 201; limiting plate 2011; supporting plane 2012; limiting block 2013; supporting block 2014; mounting plate 2015; clearance hole 2016;

[0036] Lower limit part 202; limit groove 2021; fixing structure 2022; limit groove wall 2023; first fixing pin 2024; first limit head 2025; first positioning rod 2026;

[0037] Upper limit position 203; second positioning pin 2031; first positioning plate 2032; second positioning plate 2033; third positioning plate 2034; assembly slot 2035; second limit head 2036; second positioning rod 2037;

[0038] Clamping part 204;

[0039] Clamping block 2041; Support plate 20411; Clamping plate 20412; Through hole 20413;

[0040] 2042 retaining ring;

[0041] Fixed rod 205;

[0042] Gravity support device 200;

[0043] First clamping plate 30; Second clamping plate 40; Fastening structure 50;

[0044] Flexible support structure 60;

[0045] Flexible plate 61; First boss 611; Second boss 612;

[0046] Pad 62. Detailed Implementation

[0047] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0048] The following is for reference. Figures 1-9 An assembly apparatus 100 for a flexible gravity support device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described, the assembly apparatus 100 being used to assemble the flexible gravity support device 200.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the gravity support device 200 includes a first pressing plate 30, a second pressing plate 40, and a flexible support structure 60. The gravity support device 200 may also include a fastening structure 50. Along the first direction, the flexible support structure 60 is located between the first pressing plate 30 and the second pressing plate 40. The fastening structure 50 passes through the first pressing plate 30, the flexible support structure 60, and the second pressing plate 40 along the first direction, so that the flexible support structure 60 is sandwiched between the first pressing plate 30 and the second pressing plate 40. The flexible support structure 60 includes multiple flexible plates 61 and multiple pads 62. The multiple flexible plates 61 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the first direction, and two pads 62 are sandwiched between any two adjacent flexible plates 61. The two pads 62 are arranged at intervals along the second direction and extend along the third direction. Along the second direction, the outer edge of the pad 62 is located inside the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate 61, and the distance between the outer edge of the pad 62 and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate 61 is the target distance.

[0050] Among them, such as Figure 8 As shown, multiple flexible plates 61 are parallel to each other, and any two adjacent flexible plates 61 are spaced apart. Two pads 62 are provided between any two adjacent flexible plates 61. The two pads 62 are respectively located close to the two outer edges of the adjacent flexible plates 61 along the second direction. The pads 62 extend along the third direction. Along the second direction, the outer edge of the pad 62 is located inside the outer edge of the corresponding side of the adjacent flexible plate 61, so that a misalignment is formed between the adjacent pads 62 and the flexible plates 61. The size of the misalignment along the second direction is the target distance size. There are two first clamping plates 30 and two second clamping plates 40. Along the first direction, the two first clamping plates 30 are located on one side of the flexible support structure 60, and the two second clamping plates 40 are located on the other side of the flexible support structure 60. The two first clamping plates 30 are arranged alternately along the second direction. The two first clamping plates 30 are aligned with the two outer edges of adjacent flexible plates 61 along the second direction, and the two second clamping plates 40 are aligned with the two outer edges of adjacent flexible plates 61 along the second direction. The two first clamping plates 30 and the two second clamping plates 40 are arranged one-to-one along the first direction to form two sets of clamping plates. The fastening structure 50 can be a fastening bolt. Each set of clamping plates is provided with at least one fastening structure 50. The fastening structure 50 passes through the corresponding first clamping plate 30, flexible plate 61, corresponding pad 62, and corresponding second clamping plate 40 along the first direction, thereby realizing the assembly of the gravity support device 200. Figure 1 As shown, the first direction is Figure 1 The X direction in the middle, the second direction is Figure 1 In the Y direction, the third direction is Figure 1 The Z direction in the equation.

[0051] like Figures 1-8 As shown, the assembly apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0052] The support platform 10 and two assembly mechanisms 20 are fixed above the support platform 10. The two assembly mechanisms 20 are arranged alternately along a second direction. Each assembly mechanism 20 includes a lateral limiting part 201 and a lower limiting part 202. The lateral limiting part 201 and the lower limiting part 202 are arranged along a first direction. The lower limiting part 202 extends along the first direction. A limiting groove 2021 extending along the first direction is formed on the upper surface of the lower limiting part 202. The limiting groove 2021 is used to assemble the first pressing plate 30, the flexible support structure 60 and the second pressing plate 40. The lower limiting part 202 has multiple fixing structures 2022. The multiple fixing structures 2022 are used to fix the flexible plate 61, the pad 62 and the first pressing plate 30 respectively. The lateral limiting part 201 is used to contact and limit the first pressing plate 30.

[0053] The assembly mechanism 20 also includes: a plurality of upper limit positions 203, which are used to be fixedly assembled with the corresponding pad 62 and then to be fitted with the corresponding flexible plate 61 so that the distance between the outer edge of the pad 62 and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate 61 is the target distance.

[0054] The assembly mechanism 20 further includes a clamping part 204, which is located on the side of the lateral limiting part 201 facing the lower limiting part 202. The clamping part 204 includes a fixing rod 205 and a plurality of clamping blocks 2041. The fixing rod 205 extends along a first direction and is fixed to the lateral limiting part 201. The plurality of clamping blocks 2041 are adapted to be sequentially fixed to the fixing rod 205 along the length direction of the fixing rod 205. The clamping blocks 2041 are adapted to be opposite to the corresponding pad 62 along a second direction, and the clamping blocks 2041 are adapted to abut against the adjacent flexible plate 61 on the side of the corresponding pad 62 facing the lateral limiting part 201, so as to clamp the corresponding flexible plate 61. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0055] The assembly device 100 includes a support platform 10 and two assembly mechanisms 20. The support platform 10 can be placed on a workbench, and its upper surface is flat and perpendicular to a third direction. The two assembly mechanisms 20 have identical structures, which improves their versatility and reduces the development cost of the assembly device 100. Both assembly mechanisms 20 are fixed above and to the support platform 10, and both can be detachably fixed to the support platform 10. The assembly mechanisms 20 can be fixed to the support platform 10 by bolts or by snap-fit. Alternatively, both assembly mechanisms 20 can be directly fixed to the support platform 10 (in this embodiment, the assembly mechanisms 20 and the support platform 10 are not detachable). This application uses the example of two assembly mechanisms 20 being detachably fixed to the support platform 10 for illustration, facilitating the replacement of the assembly mechanisms 20 and extending the service life of the assembly device 100.

[0056] Two assembly mechanisms 20 are arranged alternately along a second direction. The spacing between the two assembly mechanisms 20 along the second direction can be reasonably selected according to the actual size of the flexible plate 61 along the second direction. Each assembly mechanism 20 includes a lateral limiting part 201 and a lower limiting part 202. The lateral limiting part 201 and the lower limiting part 202 of the assembly mechanism 20 are arranged along a first direction, and the lower limiting part 202 extends along the first direction. The two lateral limiting parts 201 of the two assembly mechanisms 20 are arranged opposite each other along the second direction, and the two lower limiting parts 202 of the two assembly mechanisms 20 are arranged opposite each other along the second direction. Both the lateral limiting parts 201 and the lower limiting parts 202 are fixed to the support platform 10.

[0057] The upper surface of the lower limiting portion 202 has a limiting groove 2021 extending in a first direction. The limiting groove 2021 can penetrate the lower limiting portion 202 in the first direction. When assembling the flexible gravity support device 200 using the assembly device 100, the limiting groove 2021 is used to assemble the first pressing plate 30, the flexible plate 61, the pad 62, and the second pressing plate 40. Multiple fixing structures 2022 are used to fix the flexible plate 61, the pad 62, and the first pressing plate 30, thereby fixing the relative positions of the flexible plate 61, the pad 62, the first pressing plate 30, and the lower limiting portion 202. At least one fixing structure 2022 is provided for each flexible plate 61, at least one fixing structure 2022 is provided for each pad 62, and at least one fixing structure 2022 is provided for each first pressing plate 30. When assembling the flexible gravity support device 200 using the assembly device 100, the first clamping plate 30 is first assembled so that the first clamping plate 30 and the lateral limiting part 201 are arranged along the first direction, and the lateral limiting part 201 and the first clamping plate 30 are in contact, and the lateral limiting part 201 supports the first clamping plate 30.

[0058] The assembly mechanism 20 also includes multiple upper limit positions 203, which are assembled one-to-one with multiple pads 62. The upper limit positions 203 are used to fix the upper end of the corresponding pads 62. After the upper limit positions 203 are fixedly assembled with the corresponding pads 62, they are then assembled with the corresponding flexible plates 61, so that the distance between the outer edge of the pad 62 and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate 61 is the target distance.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, the assembly mechanism 20 further includes a clamping part 204. Along the first direction, the clamping part 204 is located on the side of the corresponding lateral limiting part 201 facing the lower limiting part 202. The clamping part 204 includes a fixing rod 205 and a plurality of clamping blocks 2041. The fixing rod 205 extends along the first direction and is fixed to the corresponding lateral limiting part 201. The fixing rod 205 can be integrally formed with the corresponding lateral limiting part 201, or the fixing rod 205 can be fixed to the corresponding lateral limiting part 201 by welding, snap-fitting, bolt connection or other means. Multiple clamping blocks 2041 are adapted to be arranged sequentially along the length of the fixing rod 205. Multiple clamping blocks 2041 are adapted to be fixed at corresponding positions of the fixing rod 205. The clamping blocks 2041 can be snapped and fixed to the fixing rod 205, or the clamping blocks 2041 can be fixed to the fixing rod 205 by bolts. After the clamping blocks 2041 are assembled at the corresponding positions of the fixing rod 205, the clamping blocks 2041 can extend to the side of the corresponding flexible plate 61 away from the lateral limiting part 201, and the clamping blocks 2041 abut against the corresponding flexible plate 61 to clamp the corresponding flexible plate 61.

[0060] It should be noted that the lower limiting part 202 is used to fix the lower end position of the flexible plate 61, the lower end position of the pad 62, and the lower end position of the first pressing plate 30. The upper limiting part 203 is used to fix the upper end position of the flexible plate 61 and the upper end position of the pad 62. The clamping block 2041 is used to clamp the flexible plate 61 so that it fits tightly with other plates. The lateral limiting part 201 is used as a lateral reference during assembly.

[0061] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, when assembling multiple components constituting the flexible gravity support device 200 using the assembly device 100 of this application, the specific operation is as follows:

[0062] Step 1: Assemble the first pressing plate 30. Place the first pressing plate 30 on the lower limiting part 202, so that the lower end of the first pressing plate 30 contacts the lower limiting part 202. The lower limiting part 202 supports the first pressing plate 30, and the surface of the first pressing plate 30 facing the lateral limiting part 201 contacts and limits the lateral limiting part 201. Use the fixing structure 2022 corresponding to the first pressing plate 30 to fix the lower part of the first pressing plate, and then hold the first pressing plate 30.

[0063] Step 2: Assemble the first flexible plate 61. Place the two first protrusions 611 at the lower end of the flexible plate 61 into the two limiting grooves 2021 of the two lower limiting parts 202 respectively. Align the mounting holes on the flexible plate 61 with the mounting holes on the first pressing plate 30 in the first direction, so that the flexible plate 61 is close to the first pressing plate 30 and the end faces of the flexible plate 61 and the first pressing plate 30 are aligned. Release the first pressing plate 30, hold the first flexible plate 61, and use the fixing structure 2022 corresponding to the flexible plate 61 to fix the lower part of the flexible plate 61. Install the first clamping block 2041 at the corresponding position of the fixing rod 205. Part of the structure of the first clamping block 2041 extends to the side of the first flexible plate 61 away from the lateral limiting part 201 and contacts and limits the first flexible plate 61, so that the first flexible plate 61 and the first pressing plate 30 are tightly fitted together.

[0064] Step 3: Assemble the pad 62. Install the upper limit part 203 on the upper end of the corresponding pad 62 and fix the upper limit part 203 and the corresponding pad 62 together. Then place the upper limit part 203 and the corresponding pad 62 together on the flexible plate 61 assembled in Step 2. The upper limit part 203 and the adjacent flexible plate 61 are limited and matched along the second direction and the third direction, so that the flexible plate 61 and the corresponding pad 62 are stacked. The distance between the outer edge of the corresponding pad 62 and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate 61 is the target distance. The lower end of the corresponding pad 62 extends into the limiting groove 2021 and abuts against the bottom wall of the limiting groove 2021. Use the fixing structure 2022 corresponding to the pad 62 to fix the lower part of the pad 62.

[0065] Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 above until the last flexible board 61 is assembled.

[0066] Step 5: Install the second clamping plate 40. Align the mounting holes on the second clamping plate 40 with the mounting holes on the last installed flexible plate 61 in the first direction. Place the second clamping plate 40 on the lower limit part 202, so that the lower end of the second clamping plate 40 contacts the lower limit part 202. The lower limit part 202 supports the second clamping plate 40 and makes the second clamping plate 40 close to the last installed flexible plate 61. Then, measure the dimensions. After the assembly of the gravity support device 200 meets the tolerance requirements, pass the fastening structure 50 (e.g., fastening bolts) through the second clamping plate 40, flexible plate 61, pad 62 and first clamping plate 30. Tighten the nuts that cooperate with the fastening structure 50 to complete the assembly of the gravity support device 200.

[0067] When assembling the flexible gravity support device 200 using the assembly device 100 of this application, the flexible plate 61 and the pad 62 are stacked sequentially. The flexible plate 61 and the pad 62 are stacked vertically, facilitating the fastening structure 50 to pass through the second pressing plate 40, the flexible plate 61, the pad 62, and the first pressing plate 30, thus enabling rapid connection of the fastening structure 50 of the flexible gravity support device 200. The clamping block 2041 clamps the corresponding flexible plate 61 to ensure the positional dimensions between the flexible plate 61 and the pad 62, which helps reduce the total thickness error of the flexible gravity support device 200 along the first direction, thereby ensuring that the total thickness error of the flexible gravity support device 200 along the first direction is less than or equal to 1 mm. After the upper limit part 203 is fixedly assembled with the corresponding pad 62 and then assembled with the corresponding flexible plate 61, the distance between the outer edge of the pad 62 and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate 61 is the target distance, ensuring that the positional deviation between the flexible plate 61 and the adjacent pad 62 is less than or equal to 1 mm. Therefore, assembling the flexible gravity support device 200 using the assembly device 100 of this application simplifies the assembly process, improves assembly accuracy, and enhances the assembly efficiency of the gravity support device 200.

[0068] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, each assembly mechanism 20 includes multiple clamping parts 204, which are arranged at intervals along a third direction, which is more conducive to improving assembly accuracy and also more conducive to improving the assembly efficiency of the gravity support device 200.

[0069] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the lateral limiting part 201 includes a limiting plate 2011, which extends along a third direction. A support plane 2012 is formed on the side of the limiting plate 2011 facing the lower limiting part 202. The support plane 2012 is perpendicular to the first direction and is used to contact and limit the first pressing plate 30. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other, and the third direction is the height direction of the assembly device 100.

[0070] The lateral limiting part 201 may include a limiting plate 2011, which extends along a third direction. A supporting plane 2012 is formed on the side of the limiting plate 2011 facing the lower limiting part 202. When the first pressing plate 30 is assembled, the surface of the first pressing plate 30 facing the limiting plate 2011 contacts and limits the first pressing plate 30 with the supporting plane 2012, thereby making the limiting plate 2011 and the first pressing plate 30 in surface contact, reducing the risk of the first pressing plate 30 tilting, and making the first pressing plate 30 parallel to the third direction, thereby improving the assembly accuracy of the first pressing plate 30.

[0071] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the limiting plate 2011 has multiple limiting blocks 2013 on the side facing the lower limiting part 202. The multiple limiting blocks 2013 are arranged in a series of intervals along the third direction. The surface of the limiting block 2013 away from the limiting plate 2011 is the supporting plane 2012.

[0072] The limiting plate 2011 has multiple limiting blocks 2013, which are located on the side of the limiting plate 2011 facing the lower limiting part 202. The multiple limiting blocks 2013 are arranged in a staggered manner along a third direction. The limiting blocks 2013 can be elongated structures and can extend along a second direction. Along the first direction, the surface of the limiting block 2013 facing away from the limiting plate 2011 is a support plane 2012. The multiple support planes 2012 of the multiple limiting blocks 2013 simultaneously contact and limit the first pressing plate 30, which enables the limiting plate 2011 to reliably support the first pressing plate 30, further reducing the risk of the first pressing plate 30 tilting, and making it more conducive to making the first pressing plate 30 parallel to the third direction, thereby improving the assembly accuracy of the first pressing plate 30.

[0073] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the limiting plate 2011 has a support block 2014 on the side facing the lower limiting part 202. The support block 2014 is used to support the clamping block 2041 that is closest to the lateral limiting part 201 along the first direction.

[0074] Along the first direction, the limiting plate 2011 has a support block 2014 on the side facing the lower limiting part 202. The support block 2014 is fixed to the limiting plate 2011. The support block 2014 can be welded to the limiting plate 2011, or it can be integrally formed with the limiting plate 2011. The support block 2014 can also be fixed to the limiting plate 2011 by bolts, snap-fits, or other means. When the first clamping block 2041 is assembled with the fixing rod 205, the support block 2014 and the clamping block 2041 are opposite each other along the first direction, and the support block 2014 contacts and limits the contact with the first clamping block 2041. The support block 2014 can reliably support the first clamping block 2041, preventing the first clamping block 2041 from moving towards the limiting plate 2011, improving the positional accuracy of the first clamping block 2041, thereby reducing the risk of the flexible plate 61 being damaged by the clamping block 2041. Furthermore, after multiple clamping blocks 2041 are sequentially assembled onto the fixing rod 205 along the length direction of the fixing rod 205, any two adjacent support blocks 2014 can contact and limit each other along the first direction. The support blocks 2014 can simultaneously position multiple clamping blocks 2041, thereby clamping the corresponding flexible plates 61 with the multiple clamping blocks 2041, and thus making the multiple flexible plates 61 and the multiple pads 62 fit tightly together.

[0075] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the lateral limiting part 201 may also include a mounting plate 2015, which is bent and connected to the limiting plate 2011. The mounting plate 2015 may be perpendicular to a third direction. The mounting plate 2015 is used to assemble with the support platform 10, thereby fixing the lateral limiting part 201 to the support platform 10. The mounting plate 2015 can be detachably set on the support platform 10 by bolts.

[0076] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, the limiting plate 2011 forms an avoidance hole 2016, which is disposed opposite to the first pressing plate 30 along the first direction. The fastening structure 50 passes through the first pressing plate 30, which facilitates the installation of the fastening structure 50.

[0077] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the clamping part 204 also includes a plurality of fixing rings 2042, which are adapted to be fixed to the fixing rod 205. The clamping block 2041 is fixed with a fixing ring 2042 adjacent to it on the side away from the lateral limiting part 201. The clamping block 2041 contacts and limits the adjacent fixing ring 2042 so that the clamping block 2041 clamps the corresponding flexible plate 61.

[0078] The clamping part 204 may further include multiple retaining rings 2042. Each retaining ring 2042 has a ring-shaped structure and can be sleeved onto the fixing rod 205. The retaining rings 2042 can also be fixed to the fixing rod 205. The retaining rings 2042 can be fixed to the fixing rod 205 by means of snap-fit, threaded connection, or other methods. This application uses the threaded connection of the retaining ring 2042 to the fixing rod 205 as an example for illustration. Exemplarily, the retaining ring 2042 forms a threaded hole, and the fixing rod 205 is a screw. During the assembly of the flexible gravity support device 200 by the assembly device 100, after the first flexible plate 61 is assembled in place, the first clamping block 2041 is assembled to the fixed rod 205. Then, the first fixing ring 2042 is sleeved on the fixed rod 205, and the first clamping block 2041 is tightened by the first fixing ring 2042, thereby clamping the first flexible plate 61. After the second flexible plate 61 is assembled in place, the second clamping block 2041 is assembled to the fixed rod 205. The first fixing ring 2042 can be supported between the first clamping block 2041 and the second clamping block 2041. Then, the second fixing ring 2042 is sleeved on the fixed rod 205, and the second clamping block 2041 is tightened by the second fixing ring 2042, thereby clamping the second flexible plate 61. This process continues until the assembly of the last clamping block 2041 and the last fixing ring 2042 is completed. By setting a fixing ring 2042, the fixing ring 2042 can reliably press the corresponding clamping block 2041, making the position of the clamping block 2041 stable, thereby making the clamping block 2041 reliably clamp the corresponding flexible plate 61, and making the pad 62 between the two adjacent flexible plates 61 clamp more conducive to making the total thickness error of the flexible gravity support device 200 along the first direction less than or equal to 1mm, which can further improve the assembly accuracy of the flexible gravity support device 200.

[0079] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the clamping block 2041 includes: a support plate 20411 and a clamping plate 20412. The support plate 20411 is connected to one end of the clamping plate 20412 and is bent to connect with the clamping plate 20412. The clamping plate 20412 is formed with a through hole 20413 for the fixing rod 205 to pass through. The support plate 20411 is adapted to be opposite to the corresponding flexible plate 61 in a second direction. The clamping plate 20412 is adapted to be opposite to the corresponding pad 62 in a second direction. The clamping plate 20412 is adapted to abut against the corresponding flexible plate 61 to clamp the corresponding flexible plate 61.

[0080] The clamping block 2041 may include a support plate 20411 and a clamping plate 20412. One end of the support plate 20411 and the clamping plate 20412 are connected. The support plate 20411 and the clamping plate 20412 are bent and connected. The clamping plate 20412 is formed with a through hole 20413. The fixing rod 205 passes through the through hole 20413, thereby facilitating the assembly of the clamping block 2041 to the fixing rod 205. After multiple clamping blocks 2041 are assembled to the fixing rod 205, the support plate 20411 of the first clamping block 2041 contacts and limits the contact with the support block 2014, the support plate 20411 of the second clamping block 2041 contacts and limits the contact with the clamping plate 20412 of the first clamping block 2041, and so on. A fixing ring 2042 is assembled between any two adjacent clamping plates 20412. The fixing ring 2042 is supported between two adjacent clamping plates 20412. The fixing ring 2042 is used to press the clamping block 2041 close to the side of the lateral limiting part 201, so that the clamping plate 20412 abuts against the corresponding flexible plate 61 to clamp the corresponding flexible plate 61. By setting a support plate 20411, which abuts against the adjacent clamping block 2041, the two clamping plates 20412 of the two adjacent clamping blocks 2041 can be reliably spaced apart, thereby forming an assembly space for assembling the fixing ring 2042 between the two clamping plates 20412 of the two adjacent clamping blocks 2041, thus meeting the assembly requirements of the fixing ring 2042.

[0081] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the end of the clamping plate 20412 can contact and limit the pad 62 corresponding to the second direction. The clamping plate 20412 plays a positioning role for the pad 62, which is beneficial to improving the assembly accuracy of the pad 62.

[0082] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, multiple fixing structures 2022 are arranged in sequence at intervals along the first direction. The lower limiting part 202 has two limiting groove walls 2023 spaced apart along the second direction. The fixing structure 2022 includes two first fixing pins 2024. The two first fixing pins 2024 are respectively disposed on the two limiting groove walls 2023 and are opposite to each other along the second direction. The first fixing pins 2024 are movable relative to the corresponding limiting groove walls 2023 along the second direction.

[0083] The lower limit part 202 has two limit groove walls 2023, which are spaced apart along the second direction. The limit groove 2021 is located between the two limit groove walls 2023. A plurality of fixing structures 2022 are arranged in sequence spaced apart along the first direction. For example, any two adjacent fixing structures 2022 are spaced apart along the first direction. The fixing structure 2022 includes two first fixing pins 2024, which extend along a second direction and are respectively inserted into two limiting groove walls 2023. The two first fixing pins 2024 of the same fixing structure 2022 are arranged opposite to each other along the second direction. The first fixing pins 2024 are movable relative to the corresponding limiting groove walls 2023 along the second direction. As an example, the first fixing pins 2024 are threadedly connected to the corresponding limiting groove walls 2023. By turning the first fixing pins 2024, the position of the first fixing pins 2024 relative to the corresponding limiting groove walls 2023 along the second direction can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the length of the first fixing pins 2024 extending into the limiting groove 2021. As another example, the first fixing pin 2024 is movably disposed on the corresponding limiting groove wall 2023 along the second direction. By pushing or pulling the first fixing pin 2024, the length of the first fixing pin 2024 extending into the limiting groove 2021 can be adjusted. After the first fixing pin 2024 moves relative to the corresponding limiting groove wall 2023 to the corresponding position, the first fixing pin 2024 can be fixed to the lower limiting part 202, thereby fixing the first fixing pin 2024 to the corresponding position.

[0084] Taking the fixing structure 2022, which is assembled with the flexible plate 61, as an example, after the flexible plate 61 is assembled to the corresponding position, the first fixing pin 2024 is opposite to the flexible plate 61 along the second direction. By moving the first fixing pin 2024 into the limiting groove 2021 along the second direction, the end of the first fixing pin 2024 facing the flexible plate 61 contacts and limits the flexible plate 61, thereby fixing the flexible plate 61 to the lower limiting part 202. Similarly, the principle of fixing the pad 62 and the first pressing plate 30 in the fixing structure 2022 is the same as the principle of fixing the flexible plate 61 in the fixing structure 2022. Since the first fixing pin 2024 can move along the second direction relative to the corresponding limiting groove wall 2023, the flexible plate 61, the pad 62, and the first pressing plate 30 can be locked or unlocked, thereby facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the flexible gravity support device 200 and the lower limiting part 202.

[0085] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the first fixing pin 2024 may include a first limiting head 2025 and a first positioning rod 2026 connected together. The first positioning rod 2026 passes through the corresponding limiting groove wall 2023, and the first limiting head 2025 is located on the side of the corresponding limiting groove wall 2023 away from the limiting groove 2021. Taking the fixing structure 2022 that is assembled with the flexible plate 61 as an example, when the first fixing pin 2024 moves into the limiting groove 2021 along the second direction, when the first limiting head 2025 contacts and limits the corresponding limiting groove wall 2023, the first positioning rod 2026 contacts and assembles with the flexible plate 61, so that the first fixing pin 2024 locks the flexible plate 61, thereby making it easier for the operator to know that the first fixing pin 2024 is assembled in place, reducing the risk of the flexible plate 61 being crushed due to over-assembly of the first fixing pin 2024.

[0086] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the upper limit position 203 includes a second positioning pin 2031, a first positioning plate 2032, a second positioning plate 2033, and a third positioning plate 2034. The first positioning plate 2032 and the third positioning plate 2034 are opposite to each other and spaced apart. The first positioning plate 2032 and the third positioning plate 2034 are located on the same side of the second positioning plate 2033, and the second positioning plate 2033 is connected between the first positioning plate 2032 and the third positioning plate 2034 so that the upper limit position 203 defines an assembly groove 2035. The assembly groove 2035 is used to assemble the corresponding pad 62 and two adjacent flexible plates 61. The first positioning plate 2032 and the third positioning plate 2034 are both adapted to contact and limit the corresponding flexible plate 61. The second positioning pin 2031 passes through the first positioning plate 2032 and extends into the assembly groove 2035. The second positioning pin 2031 is movable relative to the first positioning plate 2032 along the arrangement direction of the first positioning plate 2032 and the third positioning plate 2034.

[0087] The upper limit part 203 may include a second positioning pin 2031, a first positioning plate 2032, a second positioning plate 2033, and a third positioning plate 2034. The first positioning plate 2032 and the third positioning plate 2034 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart. The second positioning plate 2033 is connected between the first positioning plate 2032 and the third positioning plate 2034. The first positioning plate 2032, the second positioning plate 2033, and the third positioning plate 2034 together define the assembly groove 2035. The surfaces of the first positioning plate 2032, the second positioning plate 2033, and the third positioning plate 2034 facing the assembly groove 2035 can all be planes.

[0088] As one example, the second fixing pin is threadedly connected to the first positioning plate 2032. Tightening the second fixing pin allows for positional adjustment relative to the first positioning plate 2032, thereby adjusting the length of the second fixing pin extending into the assembly groove 2035. As another example, the second fixing pin is movably mounted on the first positioning plate 2032. Pushing or pulling the second fixing pin adjusts its length into the assembly groove 2035. After the second fixing pin moves to the corresponding position relative to the first positioning plate 2032, it can be fixed to the first positioning plate 2032, thus securing the second fixing pin to the corresponding position on the first positioning plate 2032.

[0089] During the fixed assembly process of the upper limit position 203 and the corresponding pad 62, the upper end of the corresponding pad 62 extends into the assembly groove 2035. Along the first direction, the upper end of the corresponding pad 62 is assembled to the middle position of the assembly groove 2035. By moving the second fixing pin into the limiting groove 2021 along the arrangement direction of the first positioning plate 2032 and the third positioning plate 2034, the end of the second fixing pin facing the corresponding pad 62 contacts and limits the corresponding pad 62, thereby clamping the corresponding pad 62 between the second fixing pin and the third positioning plate 2034, thus fixing the upper limit position 203 to the corresponding pad 62. It should be noted that the length of the second fixing pin extending into the assembly groove 2035 is equal to the target distance along the second direction.

[0090] During the process of placing the upper limit part 203 together with the corresponding pad 62 on the corresponding assembled flexible plate 61, the first positioning plate 2032 and the third positioning plate 2034 are arranged along the second direction. Along the second direction, the first positioning plate 2032 is located outside the third positioning plate 2034. The second boss 612 of the corresponding flexible plate 61 extends into the assembly groove 2035. The second positioning plate 2033 contacts and limits the upper end of the second boss 612. Along the second direction, the second boss 612 has an outer side wall and an inner side wall. The first positioning plate 2032 contacts and limits the outer side wall of the second boss 612, and the second positioning plate 2033 contacts and limits the inner side wall of the second boss 612, so that the flexible plate 61 and the corresponding pad 62 are stacked, and the distance between the outer edge of the corresponding pad 62 and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate 61 is the target distance.

[0091] The upper positioning part 203 includes a second positioning pin 2031, a first positioning plate 2032, a second positioning plate 2033, and a third positioning plate 2034. The second positioning pin 2031, the first positioning plate 2032, the second positioning plate 2033, and the third positioning plate 2034 work together to facilitate the fixed assembly of the upper positioning part 203 and the corresponding pad 62. It also facilitates the assembly of the upper positioning part 203 and the corresponding pad 62 together onto the corresponding assembled flexible plate 61. This makes it easier to make the distance between the outer edge of the corresponding pad 62 and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate 61 the target distance, which helps to improve the assembly accuracy.

[0092] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the second fixing pin may include a connected second limiting head 2036 and a second positioning rod 2037. The second positioning rod 2037 passes through the first positioning plate 2032. The second limiting head 2036 is located on the side of the first positioning plate 2032 away from the third positioning plate 2034. During the movement of the second fixing pin into the assembly groove 2035 along the second direction, when the second limiting head 2036 contacts and limits the first positioning plate 2032, the second positioning rod 2037 contacts and assembles with the pad 62, so that the second fixing pin locks the pad 62. This makes it easier for the operator to know that the second fixing pin is assembled in place and reduces the risk of the pad 62 being crushed due to over-assembly of the second fixing pin.

[0093] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the length of the second positioning pin 2031 extending into the assembly groove 2035 is equal to the target distance; and / or the width of the assembly groove 2035 along the first direction is equal to the sum of the thickness of a pad 62 and the thickness of a flexible plate 61.

[0094] In this configuration, the assembly groove 2035 extends through the upper limit portion 203 along a first direction. As an example, the length of the second locating pin 2031 extending into the assembly groove 2035 along a second direction is equal to the target distance. As another example, the width of the assembly groove 2035 along the first direction is equal to the sum of the thickness of a pad 62 and the thickness of a flexible plate 61. As yet another example, the length of the second locating pin 2031 extending into the assembly groove 2035 along the second direction is equal to the target distance, and the width of the assembly groove 2035 along the first direction is equal to the sum of the thickness of a pad 62 and the thickness of a flexible plate 61.

[0095] The length of the second positioning pin 2031 extending into the assembly groove 2035 is equal to the target distance. After the second positioning pin 2031 is in place, the second positioning pin 2031 and the third positioning plate 2034 clamp the pad 62. After the upper limit part 203 and the corresponding pad 62 are placed together on the corresponding assembled flexible plate 61, the distance between the outer edge of the corresponding pad 62 and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate 61 is equal to the target distance. The width of the assembly groove 2035 along the first direction is equal to the sum of the thickness of one pad 62 and the thickness of one flexible plate 61. Figure 3 As shown, after the upper limit position 203 and the corresponding pad 62 are placed together on the corresponding flexible plate 61, the next flexible plate 61 can also be assembled into the assembly slot 2035. The upper limit position 203 can be assembled with two adjacent flexible plates 61. The same upper limit position 203 can be supported and limited by two flexible plates 61 at the same time, which is beneficial to improving the positional accuracy of the upper limit position 203 and the corresponding pad 62. Furthermore, after multiple upper limit position 203s are arranged and assembled in sequence along the first direction, any two adjacent upper limit position 203s can contact and limit each other along the first direction, which is even more beneficial to improving the positional accuracy of the upper limit position 203 and the corresponding pad 62, and further improving the assembly accuracy of the flexible gravity support device 200.

[0096] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the positions of the two assembly mechanisms 20 relative to the support platform 10 along the second direction are adjustable.

[0097] As an example, the support platform 10 may be provided with a first guide rail and a second guide rail extending along a second direction. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are arranged at intervals along the first direction. A lateral limiting part 201 is slidably disposed on the first guide rail along the second direction. After the lateral limiting part 201 slides to the target position along the second direction, the lateral limiting part 201 can be fixed to the first guide rail by a snap-fit ​​method, thereby fixing the lateral limiting part 201 to the corresponding position of the support platform 10. A lower limiting part 202 is slidably disposed on the second guide rail along the second direction. After the lateral limiting part 201 slides to the target position along the second direction, the lateral limiting part 201 can be fixed to the second guide rail by a snap-fit ​​method, thereby fixing the lower limiting part 202 to the corresponding position of the support platform 10.

[0098] As another example, such as Figure 1As shown, the support platform 10 can be provided with multiple sliding grooves 11 extending along a second direction. These grooves 11 are spaced apart along a first direction, with their upper ends open. A stop plate 12 is provided at the open upper end of each groove 11, and the stop plate 12 is connected to the side wall of the groove 11. Each groove 11 contains a mounting bolt 13, which includes a bolt head and a bolt shank. The bolt head is located within the corresponding groove 11, and the bolt shank extends out of the open upper end of the corresponding groove 11. The mounting bolt 13 can slide within the corresponding groove 11 along the second direction to adjust its position. The bolt shank corresponding to the lateral limiting part 201 passes through the support block 2014 and is then tightened by the cooperation of a fixing nut and the mounting bolt 13, fixing the lateral limiting part 201 to the corresponding position on the support platform 10. When the position of the lateral limiting part 201 needs to be adjusted, loosen the fixing nut to allow the mounting bolt 13 to slide along the second direction to the target position, and then tighten the fixing nut to fix the lateral limiting part 201 to the corresponding position on the support platform 10. Similarly, the adjustment method of the lower limiting part 202 is the same as that of the lateral limiting part 201, and will not be described in detail here.

[0099] By adjusting the position of the two assembly mechanisms 20 relative to the support platform 10 along the second direction, the interval between the two assembly mechanisms 20 can be changed, which allows the assembly device 100 to be adapted to the assembly of flexible plates 61 of different lengths. One assembly device 100 can meet the assembly of various types of flexible support structures 60, which is beneficial to improving the versatility of the assembly device 100.

[0100] The following is for reference. Figures 1-3 The method of assembling the flexible support structure 60 using the assembly device 100 of this application is described in detail.

[0101] S100: Assemble the assembly device 100, install the two assembly mechanisms 20 at the corresponding positions on the support platform 10, and make the spacing between the two assembly mechanisms 20 along the second direction compatible with the model of the flexible support structure 60.

[0102] S200: Assemble the first pressing plate 30, place the first pressing plate 30 on the lower limit part 202, so that the lower end of the first pressing plate 30 contacts the lower limit part 202, the lower limit part 202 supports the first pressing plate 30, and the surface of the first pressing plate 30 facing the lateral limit part 201 contacts and limits the support plane 2012, use the fixing structure 2022 corresponding to the first pressing plate 30 to fix the lower part of the first pressing, and then hold the first pressing plate 30.

[0103] S300: Assemble the first flexible plate 61, place the two first protrusions 611 at the lower end of the flexible plate 61 into the two limiting grooves 2021 of the two lower limiting parts 202 respectively, align the mounting holes on the flexible plate 61 with the mounting holes on the first pressing plate 30 in the first direction, so that the first flexible plate 61 is close to the first pressing plate 30, and the end faces of the first flexible plate 61 and the first pressing plate 30 are aligned, loosen the first pressing plate 30, hold the first flexible plate 61, and use the fixing structure 2022 corresponding to the first flexible plate 61 to fix the lower part of the flexible plate 61.

[0104] S400: Assemble the upper end of the first pad 62 into the mounting groove 2035 of the upper limit part 203, tighten the second positioning pin 2031, so that the first pad 62 is clamped between the second positioning pin 2031 and the third positioning plate 2034, and fix the upper limit part 203 to the upper end position of the corresponding pad 62, so that the upper limit part 203 and the corresponding pad 62 are aligned in the center line of the thickness direction.

[0105] S500: The upper limit part 203 and the first pad 62 are placed together on the first flexible plate 61. The first pad 62 is tightly attached to the first flexible plate 61 by the upper limit part 203. The upper limit part 203 is attached to half the thickness of the first flexible plate 61. The lower end of the first pad 62 extends into the limiting groove 2021 and rests against the bottom wall of the limiting groove 2021. The lower part of the first pad 62 is fixed by the fixing structure 2022 corresponding to the first pad 62. The first clamping block 2041 is inserted and installed at the corresponding position of the fixing rod 205. Part of the structure of the first clamping block 2041 extends to the side of the first flexible plate 61 away from the lateral limiting part 201 and contacts and limits the first flexible plate 61. The first fixing ring 2042 is assembled to the fixing rod 205 so that the first fixing ring 2042 presses the first clamping block 2041, thereby making the first flexible plate 61 fit tightly with the first pressing plate 30, and one end of the first clamping block 2041 abuts against the first pad 62.

[0106] S600: (6) Repeat steps S300, S400 and S500 until all flexible plates 61 and pads 62 are assembled.

[0107] S700: Install the second clamping plate 40, align the mounting holes on the second clamping plate 40 with the mounting holes on the last installed flexible plate 61 in the first direction, place the second clamping plate 40 on the lower limit part 202, so that the lower end of the second clamping plate 40 contacts the lower limit part 202, the lower limit part 202 supports the second clamping plate 40, and makes the second clamping plate 40 close to the last installed flexible plate 61. Then perform dimensional measurement. After the assembly of the gravity support device 200 meets the tolerance requirements, pass the fastening structure 50 (e.g., fastening bolt) through the second clamping plate 40, the flexible plate 61, the pad 62 and the first clamping plate 30, and tighten the nut that mates with the fastening structure 50 to complete the assembly of the gravity support device 200.

[0108] It should be noted that the contour inspection of the gravity support device 200 can be quickly completed using laser measuring equipment, thereby quickly detecting the assembly dimensional tolerances of the gravity support device 200.

[0109] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "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.

[0110] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An assembly device for a flexible gravity support device, characterized in that, The gravity support device includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, and a flexible support structure. Along a first direction, the flexible support structure is located between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate. The flexible support structure includes multiple stacked flexible plates and multiple pads. The distance between the outer edge of each pad and the outer edge of an adjacent flexible plate is a target distance. The assembly device includes: The system includes a support platform and two assembly mechanisms, both of which are fixed above the support platform and arranged alternately along a second direction. Each assembly mechanism includes a lateral limiting part and a lower limiting part, which are arranged along a first direction and extend along the first direction. The upper surface of the lower limiting part has a limiting groove extending along the first direction, which is used to assemble the first pressing plate, the flexible support structure, and the second pressing plate. The lower limiting part has multiple fixing structures, which are used to fix the flexible plate, the pad, and the first pressing plate, respectively. The lateral limiting part is used to contact and limit the first pressing plate. The assembly mechanism further includes: multiple upper limit positions, which are used to be fixedly assembled with the corresponding pad and then cooperate with the corresponding flexible plate to make the distance between the outer edge of the pad and the outer edge of the adjacent flexible plate the target distance; The assembly mechanism further includes a clamping part located on the side of the lateral limiting part facing the lower limiting part. The clamping part includes a fixing rod and a plurality of clamping blocks. The fixing rod extends along the first direction and is fixed to the lateral limiting part. The plurality of clamping blocks are adapted to be sequentially fixed to the fixing rod along the length direction of the fixing rod. The clamping blocks are adapted to be opposite to the corresponding pads along the second direction, and the clamping blocks are adapted to abut against the adjacent flexible plates on the side of the corresponding pads facing the lateral limiting part to clamp the corresponding flexible plates. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

2. The assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lateral limiting part includes a limiting plate that extends along a third direction. A supporting plane is formed on the side of the limiting plate facing the lower limiting part. The supporting plane is perpendicular to the first direction and is used to contact and limit the first pressing plate. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The third direction is the height direction of the assembly device.

3. The assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting plate has multiple limiting blocks on the side facing the lower limiting part. The multiple limiting blocks are arranged at intervals along the third direction. The surface of the limiting blocks away from the limiting plate is the supporting plane.

4. The assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting plate has a support block on the side facing the lower limiting portion, and the support block is used to support the clamping block closest to the lateral limiting portion along the first direction.

5. The assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping part further includes a plurality of fixing rings, which are adapted to be fixed to the fixing rod. The clamping block is fixed with the adjacent fixing ring on the side away from the lateral limiting part. The clamping block contacts and limits the adjacent fixing ring so that the clamping block clamps the corresponding flexible plate.

6. The assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping block includes a support plate and a clamping plate. The support plate is connected to one end of the clamping plate and is bent to connect with the clamping plate. The clamping plate has a through hole for the fixing rod to pass through. The support plate is adapted to be opposite to the corresponding flexible plate in the second direction. The clamping plate is adapted to be opposite to the corresponding pad in the second direction. The clamping plate is adapted to abut against the corresponding flexible plate to clamp the corresponding flexible plate.

7. The assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of fixing structures are arranged in sequence at intervals along the first direction. The lower limiting part has two limiting groove walls spaced apart along the second direction. The fixing structure includes two first fixing pins. The two first fixing pins are respectively disposed on the two limiting groove walls and are opposite to each other along the second direction. The first fixing pins are movable relative to the corresponding limiting groove walls along the second direction.

8. The assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper limit position includes a second positioning pin, a first positioning plate, a second positioning plate, and a third positioning plate. The first positioning plate and the third positioning plate are opposite to each other and spaced apart. The first positioning plate and the third positioning plate are located on the same side of the second positioning plate, and the second positioning plate is connected between the first positioning plate and the third positioning plate so that the upper limit position defines an assembly groove. The assembly groove is used to assemble the corresponding pad and two adjacent flexible plates. The first positioning plate and the third positioning plate are both adapted to contact and limit the corresponding flexible plates. The second positioning pin passes through the first positioning plate and extends into the assembly groove. The second positioning pin is movable relative to the first positioning plate along the arrangement direction of the first positioning plate and the third positioning plate.

9. The assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The length of the second locating pin extending into the assembly slot is equal to the target distance; and / or The width of the assembly groove along the first direction is equal to the sum of the thickness of the pad and the thickness of the flexible plate.

10. The assembly device for a flexible gravity support device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The positions of the two assembly mechanisms relative to the support platform along the second direction are adjustable.

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