A turning-over tool and method for finishing the end face reference surface of a cast aluminum pattern block

By using a rotating fixture and measuring components with a stationary plate and a moving plate, the datum surface of the cast aluminum patterned block end face is quickly and accurately positioned and automatically processed, solving the problems of long positioning and alignment time and difficulty in guaranteeing accuracy in the existing technology, thus improving production efficiency and processing quality.

CN121223554BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27HIMILE MECHANICAL SCI & TECH (SHANDONG) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511767561.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-28
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2045-11-28

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for machining the end face reference surface of cast aluminum patterned blocks suffer from problems such as long positioning and alignment time, difficulty in guaranteeing accuracy, and low production efficiency, especially after rough machining, which requires a large amount of manual operation and subsequent correction.

Method used

The fixture uses a combination of a stationary plate and a moving plate to flip the aluminum patterned block. The drive component enables the clamping, positioning, and measurement of the block. The measuring component measures at multiple coordinate points and adjusts the position until the accuracy requirements are met. Combined with the controller, the fixture achieves automatic positioning, alignment, and processing.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and accurate positioning and alignment of the reference surface of the end face of the cast aluminum patterned block, meeting the requirements of dimensional accuracy and geometric tolerance, reducing labor costs, and improving production efficiency and processing quality.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of flip tool and method of finishing cast aluminum pattern block end face reference surface, it belongs to tire vulcanization mould processing equipment technical field, including support seat;Flip frame is rotatably arranged on support seat;Static plate is fixed on flip frame;Movable plate can be moved in the direction of approaching or away from static plate;Pressing plate is located above flip frame and can be moved in the direction of approaching or away from flip frame;Measuring assembly is located between support seat and flip frame, and measuring assembly can be moved in first plane;The cast aluminum pattern block of the present application can be clamped and positioned by static plate and movable plate, and the cast aluminum pattern block cavity is measured in turn by measuring assembly at multiple coordinate position points, when the measurement data does not meet the accuracy requirement, the cast aluminum pattern block position is adjusted by rotating flip frame, and the cast aluminum pattern block cavity is measured again, until the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement, to ensure that the cast aluminum pattern block is quickly and accurately positioned, and then the end face reference surface of cast aluminum pattern block can be accurately and conveniently finished.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tire vulcanization mold processing equipment, specifically to a flipping tool and method for precision machining the end face reference surface of cast aluminum tread blocks. Background Technology

[0002] like Figure 7 As shown, the tread block is the core component of the tire mold, and its processing quality directly affects the tire's appearance and quality. Existing tread blocks are typically made of cast aluminum, and usually have internal holes at both ends. The symmetry and positional accuracy of its cavity curves are key aspects that need to be ensured during processing.

[0003] Specifically, the end face reference surface machining of cast aluminum patterned blocks is the first or second (after rough machining) finishing process in the entire patterned block machining process. By machining the end face of the cast aluminum patterned block (usually the back or bottom surface of the patterned block) into a high-precision plane, it serves as the process reference for all subsequent machining processes (such as milling, drilling, finishing, etc.). Therefore, the end face reference surface of cast aluminum patterned blocks has extremely high dimensional accuracy and geometric tolerance requirements.

[0004] Currently, the end face reference surface of cast aluminum patterned blocks is usually roughed using a vertical machining center or a large milling machine. Then, a three-jaw chuck with soft jaws, special fixtures, or pads and pressure plates on the worktable is used to align and initially fix the cast aluminum patterned blocks. This process requires a lot of manual operation, and a lot of time is spent on positioning and alignment. It is difficult to effectively guarantee the machining accuracy and quality. Furthermore, a lot of time needs to be spent on correction in subsequent processes, which seriously affects production efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, the development and design of a flipping tooling and method that can accurately and conveniently finish the end face reference surface of cast aluminum patterned blocks, meet the requirements of dimensional accuracy and geometric tolerance, provide fast and accurate positioning and alignment, and realize automatic processing is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0006] For the problems existing in the prior art, the present application provides a turnover tool and method for finishing the end face reference surface of a cast aluminum pattern block, which can tightly position the cast aluminum pattern block placed in a counterbore by using a static plate and a dynamic plate capable of moving towards or away from the static plate, and measure the cavity of the cast aluminum pattern block at a plurality of preset coordinate position points in a first plane by using a measuring assembly, so that when the measurement data does not meet the accuracy requirement, the first driving assembly drives the turnover frame to rotate to adjust the position of the cast aluminum pattern block, and the measuring assembly measures the cavity of the cast aluminum pattern block again until the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement, so as to ensure that the cast aluminum pattern block is quickly and accurately positioned and aligned, and the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block can be accurately and conveniently finished, so as to meet the size accuracy and shape and position tolerance requirements and realize automatic processing.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the present application is as follows:

[0008] On the one hand, the present application provides a turnover tool for finishing the end face reference surface of a cast aluminum pattern block, comprising:

[0009] a support seat;

[0010] a turnover frame, which is arranged on the support seat and can rotate about a first axis relative to the support seat, and is connected with a first driving assembly for driving the rotation thereof;

[0011] a static plate, which is fixed on the turnover frame;

[0012] a dynamic plate, which is arranged on the turnover frame and is arranged opposite to the static plate; the dynamic plate can move towards or away from the static plate, and is connected with a second driving assembly for driving the movement thereof;

[0013] a pressing plate, which is located above the turnover frame and can move towards or away from the turnover frame, and is connected with a third driving assembly for driving the movement thereof;

[0014] a measuring assembly, which is located between the support seat and the turnover frame, and is connected with a fourth driving assembly for driving the movement thereof in a first plane.

[0015] As a preferred technical scheme, the present application further comprises a controller, which is connected with the first driving assembly, the second driving assembly, the third driving assembly, the measuring assembly and the fourth driving assembly, respectively.

[0016] As a preferred technical scheme, the controller is a PLC.

[0017] And / or, the first driving assembly is a rotary driving motor.

[0018] And / or, the second driving assembly is provided as a first tensioning cylinder;

[0019] And / or, the third driving assembly is provided as a pressing cylinder;

[0020] And / or, the measuring assembly is provided as a laser probe;

[0021] And / or, the fourth driving assembly comprises a first linear guide rail, a first slider moving along the first linear guide rail is arranged on the first linear guide rail, a second linear guide rail is arranged on the first slider, a second slider moving along the second linear guide rail is arranged on the second linear guide rail, and the measuring assembly is arranged on the second slider; the extension directions of the first linear guide rail and the second linear guide rail are perpendicular to each other and parallel to the first plane.

[0022] As a preferred technical solution, two rib plates are arranged on the support seat in opposition, the turnover frame is located between the two rib plates, the turnover frame and the two rib plates are rotationally connected through guide bearings, and the first axis is the axis of the guide bearings.

[0023] As a preferred technical solution, two centering parts corresponding to the static plate and the dynamic plate are further included, a plurality of support parts protruding are arranged on the side surfaces of the static plate and the dynamic plate opposite to each other, and the plurality of support parts are symmetrically arranged based on the centering parts; the centering part comprises a centering block, the top of the centering block has two centering points arranged in two parts, and the two centering points are higher than the upper edges of the static plate and the dynamic plate.

[0024] As a preferred technical solution, the centering part further comprises an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected with the centering block, and the centering block can move in the direction close to or away from the turnover frame;

[0025] And / or, the centering part corresponding to the static plate is arranged on the turnover frame or the static plate;

[0026] And / or, the centering part corresponding to the dynamic plate is arranged on the dynamic plate;

[0027] And / or, the static plate and the dynamic plate are each provided with two support parts;

[0028] And / or, the support part is provided as a cylindrical pin.

[0029] As a preferred technical solution, a locking assembly is further included, the locking assembly comprises a second tensioning cylinder, the cylinder body of the second tensioning cylinder is fixed on the support seat, the piston rod of the second tensioning cylinder is fixedly connected with the turnover frame, and the second tensioning cylinder is connected with the controller.

[0030] As a preferred technical solution, the turnover frame is provided with a guide sleeve, the third driving assembly comprises a guide rod, the guide rod passes through the guide sleeve, and the pressing plate is rotationally connected with the upper end of the guide rod.

[0031] In the second aspect, the application provides a turnover method for finishing the end face reference surface of a cast aluminum pattern block, which is applied to the turnover tool for finishing the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block and comprises the following steps:

[0032] S1: The distance between the moving plate and the static plate is adjusted to be smaller than the distance between the two inner holes of the cast aluminum pattern block, the cast aluminum pattern block is placed upside down on the moving plate and the static plate, and the moving plate and the static plate both extend into the cavity of the cast aluminum pattern block;

[0033] S2: The second driving assembly is operated to move the moving plate away from the static plate until the cast aluminum pattern block is tightly stretched;

[0034] S3: The third driving assembly is operated to tightly press the cast aluminum pattern block by the pressing plate;

[0035] S4: The fourth driving assembly is operated to measure the cavity of the cast aluminum pattern block at a plurality of preset coordinate position points in sequence by the measuring assembly, and measurement data is obtained;

[0036] S5: It is judged whether the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement; if the measurement data does not meet the accuracy requirement, the first driving assembly is operated to rotate the turnover frame to adjust the position of the cast aluminum pattern block, and step S4 is performed again until the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement; if the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement, the processing procedure of the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block can be performed.

[0037] As a preferred technical solution, in step S2, the stretching torque of the moving plate on the cast aluminum pattern block does not deform the cast aluminum pattern block.

[0038] The application has the following beneficial effects:

[0039] 1. The turning tool for finishing the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block of the present application, the turning frame can rotate relative to the support base, the static plate and the dynamic plate are both arranged on the turning frame, when the cast aluminum pattern block is placed upside down on the turning frame and the static plate and the dynamic plate are both located in the cavity of the cast aluminum pattern block, the dynamic plate moves away from the static plate to tighten the static plate, then the pressing plate is slowly pressed on the cast aluminum pattern block from above to limit the height direction freedom; the measurement assembly moves in the first plane to measure the cavity of the cast aluminum pattern block at multiple preset coordinate position points in turn, and the turning frame is rotated by the first driving assembly to adjust the position of the cast aluminum pattern block until the measurement data of the measurement assembly meets the accuracy requirement, realizing accurate alignment of the cast aluminum pattern block, assisting accurate machining of the machine tool, ensuring that the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block can be accurately and conveniently finished, meeting the size accuracy and shape tolerance requirements, and significantly improving the machining quality of the cast aluminum pattern block.

[0040] 2. The turning tool for finishing the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block of the present application, on the basis of clamping and fastening the cast aluminum pattern block, the controller can realize automatic turning and tightening of the cast aluminum pattern block according to the measured size data of the cavity of the cast aluminum pattern block, automatic positioning and alignment, and clamping.

[0041] 3. The turning tool for finishing the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block of the present application, the side surfaces opposite to the static plate and the dynamic plate are both provided with a plurality of support portions, when the cast aluminum pattern block is upside down, the side edges of the cast aluminum pattern block are placed on the support portions, and the middle portions of the plurality of support portions are provided with centering portions, the uppermost ends of the centering portions are provided with two centering points, when all the centering points on the two centering portions of the static plate and the dynamic plate are in abutment with the cast aluminum pattern block, the placement position of the cast aluminum pattern block in the moving direction of the dynamic plate can be ensured to be accurate.

[0042] 4. The turning tool for finishing the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block of the present application, the locking assembly can further lock the support base and the turning frame to ensure that the cast aluminum pattern block on the turning frame is stably clamped, thereby ensuring the machining accuracy of the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block.

[0043] 5. The turning tool for finishing the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block of the present application, the pressing plate is rotatably arranged on the upper end of the guide rod, when the cast aluminum pattern block is placed on the turning frame, the pressing plate is turned to one side to avoid interference.

[0044] 6. The turning method for finishing the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block of the present application, after the cast aluminum pattern block is placed upside down on the turning frame, the second driving assembly, the third driving assembly, the fourth driving assembly, the measurement assembly and the first driving assembly work cooperatively to automatically realize positioning, alignment and clamping of the cast aluminum pattern block, thereby realizing automatic machining of the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block, greatly reducing the labor cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0045] Figure 1 Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a turning tool for finishing the end face reference surface of a cast aluminum pattern block according to the present application;

[0046] Figure 2 Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the turning tool according to the present application; Figure 1 Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the turning tool mounted on a machine tool;

[0047] Figure 3 Fig. 4 is a side view of the turning tool according to the present application; Figure 2 Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the turning tool according to the present application from another perspective;

[0048] Figure 4 Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the turning tool according to the present application from another perspective; Figure 2 Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the turning tool according to the present application from another perspective;

[0049] Figure 5 Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the turning frame in the turning tool according to the present application; Figure 2 Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the A area in the turning frame according to the present application;

[0050] Figure 6 Fig. 10 is an enlarged view of the A area in the turning frame according to the present application; Figure 5 Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cast aluminum pattern block according to the present application.

[0051] Figure 7 Fig. 12 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cast aluminum pattern block according to the present application.

[0052] In the figure: 1 - support seat, 11 - rib plate, 12 - bottom plate, 13 - guide bearing, 14 - second tension cylinder, 15 - buffer washer, 2 - turning frame, 21 - first drive assembly, 22 - guide sleeve, 3 - static plate, 4 - dynamic plate, 41 - second drive assembly, 5 - pressing plate, 51 - third drive assembly, 52 - guide rod, 6 - measuring assembly, 61 - first linear guide rail, 62 - first sliding block, 63 - second linear guide rail, 64 - second sliding block, 7 - centering part, 71 - centering point, 8 - support part, 9 - cast aluminum pattern block, 91 - end face reference surface, 92 - inner hole, 93 - cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] In order to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art, the present application will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 1-7 Fig. 1 is an embodiment of a turning tool for finishing the end face reference surface of a cast aluminum pattern block according to the present application, which comprises a support seat 1 that can be mounted on a machine tool; a turning frame 2 is arranged on the support seat 1, and the turning frame 2 can rotate relative to the support seat 1 about a first axis, and the turning frame 2 is connected with a first drive assembly 21 that drives the rotation of the turning frame 2; after the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is mounted on the turning frame 2, the cast aluminum pattern block 9 can rotate with the turning frame 2;

[0055] The static plate 3 is fixed on the turnover frame 2, the dynamic plate 4 is arranged opposite to the static plate 3, a sliding rail and a sliding block structure are arranged between the dynamic plate 4 and the turnover frame 2, so that the dynamic plate 4 can move in the direction of approaching or moving away from the static plate 3, the dynamic plate 4 is connected with a second driving assembly 41 for driving the dynamic plate 4 to move, when the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is placed (that is, the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 faces downward) on the turnover frame 2 and the static plate 3 and the dynamic plate 4 are both located in the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9, the dynamic plate 4 moves in the direction away from the static plate 3, so that the static plate 3 is tightly positioned;

[0056] The pressing plate 5 is located above the turnover frame 2, the pressing plate 5 can move in the direction of approaching or moving away from the turnover frame 2, the pressing plate 5 is connected with a third driving assembly 51 for driving the pressing plate 5 to move, when the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is placed on the turnover frame 2, the pressing plate 5 is pressed on the cast aluminum pattern block 9 from above, so that the positioning stability of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is further improved;

[0057] The measuring assembly 6 is located between the support seat 1 and the turnover frame 2, the measuring assembly 6 is connected with a fourth driving assembly for driving the measuring assembly 6 to move in the first plane, the measuring assembly 6 moves in the first plane, so that the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 can be measured in turn at a plurality of preset coordinate position points, measurement data (that is, size data of the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9) is obtained, and whether the installation of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 meets the precision requirement is determined through the measurement data.

[0058] Further, referring to Figures 1-6 , the application also includes a locking assembly, the locking assembly includes a second tension cylinder 14, a cylinder body of the second tension cylinder 14 is fixed on the support seat 1, a piston rod of the second tension cylinder 14 is fixedly connected with the turnover frame 2; the second tension cylinder 14 is connected with the controller, when the installation of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 meets the precision requirement, the locking assembly can lock the support seat 1 and the turnover frame 2, so that the cast aluminum pattern block 9 on the turnover frame 2 is stably clamped, and the machining precision of the end face reference surface 91 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is ensured; it should be noted that a buffer washer 15 can be arranged between the piston rod of the second tension cylinder 14 and the turnover frame 2, so that the locking effect is further improved; in order to ensure the locking effect, the number of the second tension cylinder 14 can be multiple.

[0059] Further, referring to Figures 1-6 , the turnover frame 2 is provided with a guide sleeve 22, the third driving assembly 51 includes a guide rod 52, the guide rod 52 penetrates through the guide sleeve 22, the pressing plate 5 is rotationally connected with the upper end of the guide rod 52, and the piston rod of the pressing cylinder is connected with the lower end of the guide rod 52; preferably, a handle can be further arranged on the pressing plate 5, when the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is placed on the turnover frame 2, the pressing plate 5 can be conveniently turned to one side, so that interference is avoided.

[0060] It should be noted that the turnover frame 2 is preferably made of cast iron material, which is stable and not easy to deform, and the middle of the turnover frame 2 is a hollow structure to ensure that the measuring assembly 6 can measure the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9; the material of the pressing plate 5 is preferably hard plastic.

[0061] In the embodiment, the application also includes a controller connected with the first driving assembly 21, the second driving assembly 41, the third driving assembly 51, the measuring assembly 6 and the fourth driving assembly, respectively. The controller can control the switching and working strength of the first driving assembly 21, the second driving assembly 41, the third driving assembly 51 and the fourth driving assembly, and can receive the measurement information of the measuring assembly 6, so as to control the orderly work of the first driving assembly 21, the second driving assembly 41, the third driving assembly 51 and the fourth driving assembly, and realize the automatic positioning and clamping of the cast aluminum pattern block 9.

[0062] Specifically, the controller is preferably a PLC; the first driving assembly 21 is preferably a rotary drive motor; the second driving assembly 41 is preferably a first tension cylinder; the third driving assembly 51 is preferably a pressing cylinder; and the measuring assembly 6 is preferably a laser probe, which can be measured by laser without being affected by the pattern and steel sheet inside the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9. In other embodiments, the controller can also directly use a machine tool system, the first driving assembly 21 can also be a hydraulic motor, the second driving assembly and the third driving assembly 51 can also be electric cylinders, and the measuring assembly 6 can also be a distance sensor.

[0063] Further, please refer to Figures 1-4 , the fourth driving assembly includes a first linear guide rail 61, a first sliding block 62 moving along the first linear guide rail 61 is arranged on the first linear guide rail 61, a second linear guide rail 63 is arranged on the first sliding block 62, a second sliding block 64 moving along the second linear guide rail 63 is arranged on the second linear guide rail 63, and the measuring assembly 6 is arranged on the second sliding block 64 and located in the first plane; the extension direction of the first linear guide rail 61 and the extension direction of the second linear guide rail 63 are perpendicular to each other and parallel to the first plane, and the first sliding block 62 and the second sliding block 64 cooperate with each other to drive the measuring assembly 6 to move to any position in the first plane, so as to measure the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 at a plurality of preset coordinate position points and ensure the accuracy of the measurement data; specifically, in order to ensure the stability and accuracy of the moving position of the measuring assembly 6, the first linear guide rail 61 and the second linear guide rail 63 each include two parallel linear guide rails.

[0064] In the embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-6The support base 1 is provided with two opposite rib plates 11, the bottom of the two rib plates 11 is fixedly connected through a bottom plate 12, the turnover frame 2 is located between the two rib plates 11, and the turnover frame 2 and the two rib plates 11 are rotationally connected through guide bearings 13, so that the turnover frame 2 rotates relative to the support base 1; wherein the first axis is the axis of the guide bearing 13.

[0065] Further, please refer to Figures 1-6 The present application also includes two centering parts 7 corresponding to the static plate 3 and the dynamic plate 4 respectively, the side surfaces of the static plate 3 and the dynamic plate 4 are both provided with a plurality of protruding support parts 8, and the plurality of support parts 8 are symmetrically arranged based on the centering part 7; the centering part 7 includes a centering block, the top of the centering block has two separately arranged centering points 71, the two centering points 71 are higher than the upper edges of the static plate 3 and the dynamic plate 4, that is, the centering block is V-shaped; and the moving direction of the dynamic plate 4 is perpendicular to the first axis, when the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is placed in the turnover frame 2 in an inverted manner, the lower edge of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 abuts on the support part 8, at the same time, the two centering points 71 at the uppermost end of the centering part 7 both abut on the arc surface of the cast aluminum pattern block 9, which can ensure the accurate placement position of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 along the moving direction of the dynamic plate 4, and the cast aluminum pattern block 9 can be aligned only by swinging the turnover frame 2 around the first axis; in other embodiments, the structure for supporting the cast aluminum pattern block 9 on the static plate 3 and the dynamic plate 4 can also be other forms, so as to ensure that there are four or more parts in contact with the cast aluminum pattern block 9, which can ensure the accurate placement position of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 on the turnover frame 2; in addition, the centering block can also have other shapes, as long as the top of the centering block has two protruding centering points 71.

[0066] It should be noted that the centering part 7 can also include an elastic member, the elastic member is vertically arranged, the centering block is arranged at the upper end of the elastic member, and the elastic member supports the centering block; when the centering block is subjected to pressure, the elastic member can move in the vertical direction, that is, in the direction close to or away from the turnover frame 2, so as to realize the flexible centering of the centering block; in the actual assembly process, in order to ensure that the cast aluminum pattern block 9 abuts on the centering points 71 on the centering block when placed on the support part 8, the centering points 71 on the centering block can be slightly higher than the position after abutting on the cast aluminum pattern block 9, so that it can be more convenient and accurate to observe whether the two centering points 71 abut on the arc surface of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 at the same time after abutting on the cast aluminum pattern block 9, thereby ensuring the accurate placement position of the cast aluminum pattern block 9.

[0067] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1-6 The centering part 7 corresponding to the static plate 3 can be arranged on the turnover frame 2 or the static plate 3, and the centering part 7 corresponding to the dynamic plate 4 is arranged on the dynamic plate 4, the two centering parts 7 are respectively arranged at the positions consistent with the static plate 3 and the dynamic plate 4, so as to ensure the accurate position of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 when placed on the turnover frame 2 in an inverted manner.

[0068] Further, please refer to Figures 1-6 The static plate 3 and the dynamic plate 4 are both provided with two support portions 8, and the support portions 8 are preferably cylindrical pins, and the cast aluminum pattern block 9 and the cylindrical pins are in linear contact, which facilitates adjustment of the position of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 and ensures that one side of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is in contact with two cylindrical pins and two centering points 71 at the same time, thereby ensuring that the placement position of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is accurate; in other embodiments, the support portions 8 can also have other shapes, as long as they can stably support the cast aluminum pattern block 9.

[0069] In a second aspect, please refer to Figures 1-7 The application further provides a turning method for the end face reference surface of the finished cast aluminum pattern block, which is applied to the turning tool for the end face reference surface of the finished cast aluminum pattern block and includes the following steps.

[0070] S1: The distance between the dynamic plate 4 and the static plate 3 is adjusted to be smaller than the distance between the two inner holes 92 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9, the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is placed on the dynamic plate 4 and the static plate 3 in a reverse manner with the cavity 93 facing downward, and the dynamic plate 4 and the static plate 3 both extend into the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9; specifically, the lower edge of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is placed on the protrusively arranged support portion 8, and the position of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is adjusted so that the arc-shaped feature surface on the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is in abutment with the two centering points 71 at the uppermost end of the centering portion 7, thereby accurately positioning the cast aluminum pattern block 9;

[0071] S2: The second driving assembly 41 is operated to move the dynamic plate 4 away from the static plate 3 until the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is tightly clamped; specifically, the dynamic plate 4 is moved away from the static plate 3 until the two opposite sides of the dynamic plate 4 and the static plate 3 are in abutment with the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9, thereby tightly clamping and positioning the cast aluminum pattern block 9; preferably, the shapes of the two opposite sides of the dynamic plate 4 and the static plate 3 should match the shapes of the corresponding positions of the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9; further, in order to prevent the cast aluminum pattern block 9 from being deformed by being tightly clamped, the clamping torque of the dynamic plate 4 needs to be calculated in advance to ensure that the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is positioned without being deformed;

[0072] S3: The third driving assembly 51 is operated to tightly clamp the cast aluminum pattern block 9 from above by the pressing plate 5; specifically, before the pressing plate 5 is pressed downward, the pressing plate 5 is rotated to an appropriate position;

[0073] S4: The fourth driving assembly is operated to make the measuring assembly 6 measure the cavity 93 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 at a plurality of preset coordinate position points in sequence and obtain measurement data; specifically, the plurality of preset coordinate position points are stored in the controller in advance, and the controller controls the fourth driving assembly to move the measuring assembly 6 to the plurality of preset coordinate position points in sequence; the measurement data obtained by the measuring assembly 6 is sent to the controller, and the controller has a data range meeting the accuracy requirement stored in advance;

[0074] S5: judging whether the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement; if the measurement data does not meet the accuracy requirement, operating the first driving assembly 21 to rotate the turnover frame 2 to adjust the position of the cast aluminum pattern block 9, and performing step S4 again until the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement; if the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement, the machining process of the end face reference surface 91 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 can be performed; specifically, whether the measurement data falls within the data range that meets the accuracy requirement stored in advance is compared by the controller, so as to judge whether the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement.

[0075] In addition, when the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement, the support seat 1 and the turnover frame 2 are locked and clamped by the clamping assembly, the cast aluminum pattern block 9 is stably clamped, all degrees of freedom are limited, and the machining accuracy of the end face reference surface 91 of the cast aluminum pattern block 9 can be ensured.

[0076] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A flip tool for finishing a reference face of a cast aluminum lug block end face, characterized by, include: Support base (1); A flip frame (2) is provided on the support base (1). The flip frame (2) is able to rotate relative to the support base (1) about a first axis. The flip frame (2) is connected to a first drive assembly (21) that drives its rotation. A stationary plate (3) is fixed to the flip frame (2); The movable plate (4) is disposed on the flip frame (2) and is disposed opposite to the stationary plate (3); the movable plate (4) can move in a direction close to or away from the stationary plate (3), and the movable plate (4) is connected to a second drive assembly (41) that drives its movement. Pressure plate (5), the pressure plate (5) is located above the flip frame (2), the pressure plate (5) can move in a direction close to or away from the flip frame (2), and the pressure plate (5) is connected to a third drive assembly (51) that drives its movement. Measurement component (6), the measurement component (6) is located between the support base (1) and the flip frame (2), and the measurement component (6) is connected to a fourth drive component that can drive it to move in a first plane; It also includes two centering parts (7) corresponding to the stationary plate (3) and the moving plate (4) respectively. Several protruding support parts (8) are provided on the opposite sides of the stationary plate (3) and the moving plate (4). Several support parts (8) are symmetrically arranged based on the centering parts (7). The centering part (7) includes a centering block. The top of the centering block has two separate centering points (71). The two centering points (71) are higher than the upper edges of the stationary plate (3) and the moving plate (4). The cavity (93) of the cast aluminum patterned block (9) is placed upside down on the flip frame (2) with the cavity (93) facing down. The lower edge of the cast aluminum patterned block (9) abuts against the support part (8). The two centering points (71) at the uppermost end of the centering part (7) abut against the arc surface of the cast aluminum patterned block (9).

2. The flipping tool for finishing the reference surface of the end face of the aluminum cast block pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a controller, which is connected to the first drive component (21), the second drive component (41), the third drive component (51), the measurement component (6), and the fourth drive component, respectively.

3. The flipping tool for finishing the reference surface of the end face of the aluminum cast block pattern according to claim 2, characterized in that, The controller is configured as a PLC; And / or, the first drive component (21) is configured as a rotary drive motor; And / or, the second drive assembly (41) is configured as the first tensioning cylinder; And / or, the third drive assembly (51) is configured as a clamping cylinder; And / or, the measuring component (6) is configured as a laser probe; And / or, the fourth drive assembly comprises a first linear guide rail (61), the first linear guide rail (61) is provided with a first slider (62) moving along it, the first slider (62) is provided with a second linear guide rail (63), the second linear guide rail (63) is provided with a second slider (64) moving along it, the measuring assembly (6) is provided on the second slider (64); The extension direction of the first linear guide rail (61) and the extension direction of the second linear guide rail (63) are perpendicular to each other and parallel to the first plane.

4. The flipping tool for finishing the reference surface of the end face of the aluminum cast block pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support seat (1) is provided with two opposite rib plates (11), the turnover frame (2) is located between the two rib plates (11), the turnover frame (2) and the two rib plates (11) are rotatably connected by guide bearings (13), and the first axis is the axis of the guide bearing (13).

5. The flipper tool for finishing the reference surface of the end face of an aluminum cast block according to claim 1, wherein The centering part (7) further comprises an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected with the centering block, and the centering block can move in the direction close to or away from the turnover frame (2); And / or, the centering part (7) corresponding to the static plate (3) is arranged on the turnover frame (2) or the static plate (3); And / or, the centering part (7) corresponding to the dynamic plate (4) is arranged on the dynamic plate (4); And / or, the static plate (3) and the dynamic plate (4) are both provided with two support parts (8); And / or, the support part (8) is a cylindrical pin.

6. The flipping tool for finishing the reference surface of the end face of the aluminum cast block pattern according to claim 2, characterized in that, Further comprising a locking assembly, the locking assembly comprises a second tension cylinder (14), the cylinder body of the second tension cylinder (14) is fixed on the support seat (1), the piston rod of the second tension cylinder (14) is fixedly connected with the turnover frame (2); The second tension cylinder (14) is connected with the controller.

7. The flipper tool for finishing the reference surface of the end face of an aluminum cast block according to claim 1, wherein The turnover frame (2) is provided with a guide sleeve (22), the third drive assembly (51) comprises a guide rod (52), the guide rod (52) passes through the guide sleeve (22), and the pressing plate (5) is rotatably connected with the upper end of the guide rod (52).

8. A method of flipping a reference surface of a finished cast aluminum block end face, characterized by, The application is applied to the turnover tool for finishing the end face reference surface of the cast aluminum pattern block, comprising the following steps: S1: adjust the distance between the dynamic plate (4) and the static plate (3) to be less than the distance between the two inner holes (92) of the cast aluminum pattern block (9), place the cast aluminum pattern block (9) upside down on the dynamic plate (4) and the static plate (3), and the dynamic plate (4) and the static plate (3) both extend into the mold cavity (93) of the cast aluminum pattern block (9); S2: operate the second drive assembly (41) to move the dynamic plate (4) away from the static plate (3) until the cast aluminum pattern block (9) is tightly supported; S3: operate the third drive assembly (51) to make the pressing plate (5) press the cast aluminum pattern block (9) tightly; S4: operate the fourth drive assembly to make the measuring assembly (6) measure the mold cavity (93) of the cast aluminum pattern block (9) at a plurality of preset coordinate position points in turn and obtain measurement data; S5: judging whether the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement; if the measurement data does not meet the accuracy requirement, operating the first driving assembly (21) to rotate the turnover frame (2), adjusting the position of the cast aluminum pattern block (9), and performing step S4 again until the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement; if the measurement data meets the accuracy requirement, performing the processing procedure of the end face reference surface (91) of the cast aluminum pattern block (9).

9. A method of flipping a reference surface of a finished cast aluminum block end face according to claim 8, wherein, In step S2, the clamping torque of the movable plate (4) on the cast aluminum pattern block (9) will not deform the cast aluminum pattern block (9).

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