Automotive hinge mounting apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a car hinge mounting device, which comprises a fixing frame, a floating frame, a floating adjustment driving piece, a guide limiting assembly, a fixed clamping assembly, an adjusting assembly and a hinge clamping assembly. At least three groups of guide limiting assemblies are arranged between the fixing frame and the floating frame. The floating adjustment driving piece is arranged between the fixing frame and the floating frame. The adjusting assemblies are fixedly arranged on the two ends of the floating frame. The hinge clamping assembly is fixedly arranged on the output part of the adjusting assembly. The fixed clamping assemblies are fixedly arranged on the two ends of the floating frame. Through the cooperation of the fixing frame, the floating frame and the floating adjustment driving piece, fine adjustment can be quickly realized, accurate positioning can be quickly realized through fine adjustment, and the assembly efficiency is effectively improved in the hinge assembly process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive assembly equipment, and particularly to automotive hinge installation equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Car doors are mounted to the vehicle body via hinges. With the development of the automotive manufacturing industry, the car assembly process is transitioning from semi-automated to fully automated assembly. Hinges require precise positioning on the car body during installation. Because the equipment used to install the hinges has a certain weight, and there are also some errors in car manufacturing, multiple adjustments are needed during the precise positioning process, thus affecting the assembly speed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an automotive hinge installation device.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: An automotive hinge installation device includes a fixed frame, a floating frame, a floating adjustment drive component, a guide limit assembly, a fixed clamp assembly, an adjustment assembly, and a hinge clamping assembly. At least three sets of the guide limit assemblies are provided between the fixed frame and the floating frame. The floating adjustment drive component is provided between the fixed frame and the floating frame. The adjustment assembly is fixedly provided on both ends of the floating frame. The hinge clamping assembly is fixedly provided on the output part of the adjustment assembly. The fixed clamp assembly is fixedly provided on both ends of the floating frame.

[0005] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment seat, an adjustment cylinder, an anti-detachment guide rail, and an anti-detachment slider. The adjustment seat is disposed on the floating frame, the adjustment cylinder and the anti-detachment guide rail are both fixedly disposed on the adjustment seat, and the anti-detachment slider is slidably disposed on the anti-detachment guide rail and connected to the output part of the adjustment cylinder.

[0006] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly also includes an adjustment plate, an outer corner plate, an inner corner plate, a first locking plate, and a second locking plate. The adjustment plate is fixedly mounted on the floating frame, and the adjustment seat is mounted on the adjustment plate. The outer corner plate is fixedly mounted on the adjustment plate and cooperates with the inner corner plate. The inner corner plate is fixedly mounted on the adjustment seat. The first locking plate and the second locking plate are disposed between the outer corner plate and the inner corner plate, and the first locking plate and the second locking plate are perpendicular to each other.

[0007] Furthermore, the guide limiting assembly includes a limiting fixing seat, a first conical terminal, a second conical terminal, a limiting floating seat, and a floating plate. The limiting fixing seat is fixedly mounted on the floating frame, the first conical terminal is fixedly mounted on the limiting fixing seat, and the second conical terminal passes through a floating hole on the floating plate and is fixedly connected to the first conical terminal. The conical ends of both the first and second conical terminals face the floating hole, and the floating plate is fixedly connected to the fixing frame through the limiting floating seat.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixed clamp assembly includes a fixed clamp connecting seat, a tilting cylinder, a fixed plate, a fixed platform, a tilting plate, and a tilting platform. The fixed clamp connecting seat is fixedly mounted on the floating frame, the tilting cylinder is fixedly mounted on the fixed clamp connecting seat, the tilting plate is fixedly mounted on the output part of the tilting cylinder, the tilting platform is fixedly mounted on the tilting plate and cooperates with the fixed platform, and the fixed platform is fixedly mounted on the fixed clamp connecting seat through the fixed plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a positioning plate is fixedly provided on the fixed clamp connecting seat, and a positioning pin is fixedly provided on the positioning plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the hinge clamping assembly includes a hinge positioning component, a hinge angle adjusting component, and a hinge clamping component. The hinge angle adjusting component is fixedly mounted on the anti-detachment slider in the adjusting assembly. The hinge positioning component and the hinge clamping component are both fixed on the hinge angle adjusting component and cooperate with each other.

[0011] Furthermore, the hinge angle adjustment component includes a hinge fixed seat, a hinge rotating seat, a fixed shaft, and adjusting rods. The hinge fixed seat is fixedly mounted on the anti-detachment slider. The hinge rotating seat is rotatably mounted on the hinge fixed seat via the fixed shaft. The hinge rotating seat is provided with two adjusting rods that cooperate with the hinge fixed seat. The adjusting rods are threadedly engaged with the hinge rotating seat, and the two adjusting rods are respectively located on both sides of the fixed shaft.

[0012] Furthermore, the hinge clamping component includes a hinge clamping drive, a U-shaped claw, a fixed clamping block, a movable clamping block, and a limiting pin. The hinge clamping drive is fixedly mounted on the hinge fixing seat. The U-shaped claw is fixedly mounted on the output part of the hinge clamping drive. The U-shaped claw has sliding holes on both sides that cooperate with the limiting pin. The fixed clamping block and the limiting pin are both fixedly mounted on the hinge fixing seat. The movable clamping block is fixedly mounted on the U-shaped claw and cooperates with the fixed clamping block.

[0013] Furthermore, the hinge positioning component includes a positioning drive, a positioning link seat, a guide pin, and a limiting plate. The positioning drive is fixedly mounted on the hinge fixing seat, and the positioning link seat is fixedly mounted on the output part of the positioning drive. The positioning link seat is fixedly connected to one end of the guide pin, and the other end of the guide pin passes through the U-shaped claw and then exits through the hinge fixing seat. The limiting plate is fixedly mounted on the guide pin, and the limiting plate is positioned between the U-shaped claw and the fixed clamping block.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1) In this technology, by using a fixed frame, a floating frame and a floating adjustment drive in combination, fine-tuning can be achieved quickly, and precise positioning can be achieved quickly through fine-tuning, which effectively improves the assembly efficiency during the hinge assembly process.

[0015] 2) In this technology, the ends of the two adjusting rods rest on the hinge fixing seat, and the rotation angle of the hinge rotating seat is controlled by the adjusting rods, so that the hinge on the hinge clamping component fits better against the vehicle body. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This hinge is used for the three-dimensional connection structure of the mounting equipment. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This hinge is used for the three-dimensional connection structure of the mounting equipment. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional connection structure diagram of the clamping assembly; Figure 4 A three-dimensional connection structure diagram between the adjustment component and the hinge clamping component; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional connection structure diagram of the hinge clamping assembly; In the diagram, 1-fixed frame, 2-floating frame, 4-floating adjustment drive component, 5-adjustment seat, 6-adjustment cylinder, 7-anti-detachment guide rail, 8-anti-detachment slider, 9-adjustment plate, 10-outer angle plate, 11-inner angle plate, 12-first clamping plate, 13-second clamping plate, 14-limiting fixing seat, 15-first conical terminal, 16-second conical terminal, 17-limiting floating seat, 18-floating plate, 19-floating hole, 20-clamping connection seat, 21-tilting cylinder, 22-fixed plate, 23-fixed platform, 24-tilting plate, 25-tilting platform, 26-positioning plate, 27-positioning pin, 28-hinge fixing seat, 29-hinge rotating seat, 30-fixed axis. 31-Adjusting rod, 32-Hinge clamping drive, 33-U-shaped chuck, 34-Fixed clamping block, 35-Moving clamping block, 36-Limiting pin, 37-Sliding hole, 38-Positioning drive, 39-Positioning link seat, 40-Guide rod pin, 41-Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] See Figures 1-5 The present invention provides a technical solution: The automotive hinge installation equipment includes a fixed frame 1, a floating frame 2, a floating adjustment drive component 4, a guide limit assembly, a fixed clamp assembly, an adjustment assembly, and a hinge clamping assembly. At least three sets of guide limit assemblies are provided between the fixed frame 1 and the floating frame 2. The floating adjustment drive component 4 is located between the fixed frame 1 and the floating frame 2. Adjustment components are fixedly installed at both ends of the floating frame 2. The hinge clamping assembly is fixedly installed on the output part of the adjustment assembly. Fixed clamp assemblies are fixedly installed at both ends of the floating frame 2. The fixed frame 1 is fixedly connected to the output part of a robot on the production line. Four sets of floating adjustment drive components 4 are provided between the fixed frame 1 and the floating frame 2, and all four sets of floating adjustment drive components 4 drive the floating frame 2 to move upwards. The floating adjustment drive component 4 is a pneumatic cylinder as used in existing technology. Four sets of guide limit assemblies are also provided between the fixed frame 1 and the floating frame 2. Under the combined action of the floating adjustment drive component 4 and the guide limit assembly, the floating frame 2 has a small adjustment range relative to the fixed frame 1. The function of the fixed clamping assembly is to fix the floating frame 2 to the vehicle body. The adjusting assembly is used to adjust the position of the hinge clamping assembly on the floating frame 2. The hinge clamping assembly grabs the hinge and installs the hinge on the vehicle body.

[0019] In some embodiments, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment seat 5, an adjustment cylinder 6, an anti-detachment guide rail 7, and an anti-detachment slider 8. The adjustment seat 5 is disposed on the floating frame 2. The adjustment cylinder 6 and the anti-detachment guide rail 7 are both fixedly disposed on the adjustment seat 5. The anti-detachment slider 8 is slidably disposed on the anti-detachment guide rail 7 and connected to the output part of the adjustment cylinder 6. The adjustment assembly also includes an adjustment plate 9, an outer corner plate 10, an inner corner plate 11, a first locking plate 12, and a second locking plate 13. The adjustment plate 9 is fixedly disposed on the floating frame 2. The adjustment seat 5 is disposed on the adjustment plate 9. The outer corner plate 10 is fixedly disposed on the adjustment plate 9 and cooperates with the inner corner plate 11. The inner corner plate 11 is fixedly disposed on the adjustment seat 5. The first locking plate 12 and the second locking plate 13 are disposed between the outer corner plate 10 and the inner corner plate 11. The first locking plate 12 and the second locking plate 13 are perpendicularly disposed. Among them, the adjusting plate 9, the outer corner plate 10, the inner corner plate 11, the first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 13 are used together to precisely adjust the position of the adjusting seat 5 relative to the floating frame 2. The position of the adjusting seat 5 is different for different models. The adjusting seat 5 is used to install the adjusting cylinder 6 and the anti-detachment guide rail 7. The adjusting cylinder 6 is a cylinder in the prior art and drives the anti-detachment slider 8 to slide on the anti-detachment guide rail 7.

[0020] In some embodiments, the hinge clamping assembly includes a hinge positioning component, a hinge angle adjusting component, and a hinge clamping component. The hinge angle adjusting component is fixedly mounted on the anti-detachment slider 8 in the adjusting assembly. The hinge positioning component and the hinge clamping component are both fixed on the hinge angle adjusting component and cooperate with each other. Specifically, the hinge clamping assembly is fixedly mounted on the anti-detachment slider 8. The hinge positioning component is used to accurately position the hinge on the hinge clamping component. The hinge clamping component is used to clamp or loosen the hinge. The hinge angle adjusting component is used to adjust the angle between the hinge positioning component and the hinge clamping component, so that the hinge on the hinge clamping component can better fit the vehicle body.

[0021] In some embodiments, the hinge angle adjustment component includes a hinge fixing seat 28, a hinge rotating seat 29, a fixed shaft 30, and adjusting rods 31. The hinge fixing seat 28 is fixedly mounted on the anti-detachment slider 8. The hinge rotating seat 29 is rotatably mounted on the hinge fixing seat 28 via the fixed shaft 30. Two adjusting rods 31 are provided on the hinge rotating seat 29, cooperating with the hinge fixing seat 28. The adjusting rods 31 are threadedly engaged with the hinge rotating seat 29, and the two adjusting rods 31 are respectively located on both sides of the fixed shaft 30. The hinge fixing seat 28 is fixedly connected to the anti-detachment slider 8, the fixed shaft 30 is fixed to the hinge fixing seat 28, and the hinge rotating seat 29 is fixed to the fixed shaft 30 via a deep groove ball bearing. The ends of the two adjusting rods 31 abut against the hinge fixing seat 28, and the rotation angle of the hinge rotating seat 29 is controlled by the adjusting rods 31, thereby allowing the hinge on the hinge clamping component to better fit against the vehicle body.

[0022] In some embodiments, the hinge clamping component includes a hinge clamping drive 32, a U-shaped claw 33, a fixed clamping block 34, a movable clamping block 35, and a limiting pin 36. The hinge clamping drive 32 is fixedly mounted on the hinge fixing seat 28. The U-shaped claw 33 is fixedly mounted on the output part of the hinge clamping drive 32. The U-shaped claw 33 has sliding holes 37 on both sides that cooperate with the limiting pin 36. The fixed clamping block 34 and the limiting pin 36 are both fixedly mounted on the hinge fixing seat 28. The movable clamping block 35 is fixedly mounted on the U-shaped claw 33 and cooperates with the fixed clamping block 34. Among them, the hinge clamping drive 32 is a cylinder in the prior art. The hinge clamping drive 32 drives the U-shaped claw 33 to move. Both sides of the U-shaped claw 33 are provided with elongated sliding holes 37. Both sides of the hinge fixing seat 28 are provided with limit pins 36. The limit pins 36 slide in the sliding holes 37. The U-shaped claw 33 drives the two moving clamping blocks 35 to move. The fixed clamping block 34 on the hinge fixing seat 28 does not move. When the moving clamping block 35 is close to the fixed clamping block 34, it can clamp the hinge. When the moving clamping block 35 is separated from the fixed clamping block 34, it can loosen the hinge.

[0023] In some embodiments, the hinge positioning component includes a positioning drive 38, a positioning link seat 39, a guide pin 40, and a limiting plate 41. The positioning drive 38 is fixedly mounted on the hinge fixing seat 28, and the positioning link seat 39 is fixedly mounted on the output part of the positioning drive 38. The positioning link seat 39 is fixedly connected to one end of the guide pin 40, and the other end of the guide pin 40 passes through the U-shaped claw 33 and then exits through the hinge fixing seat 28. The limiting plate 41 is fixedly mounted on the guide pin 40 and is located between the U-shaped claw 33 and the fixed clamping block 34. Among them, the positioning drive component 38 is a cylinder in the prior art, and the positioning link seat 39 is fixed on the output part of the positioning drive component 38 to install two guide rod pins 40. The U-shaped claw 33 and the hinge fixing seat 28 are both provided with through holes that cooperate with the guide rod pins 40. After the end of the guide rod pin 40 is inserted into the hinge, the hinge is clamped by the hinge clamping component, and then the hinge can be installed.

[0024] In some embodiments, the guide limiting assembly includes a limiting fixing seat 14, a first conical terminal 15, a second conical terminal 16, a limiting floating seat 17, and a floating plate 18. The limiting fixing seat 14 is fixedly mounted on the floating frame 2. The first conical terminal 15 is fixedly mounted on the limiting fixing seat 14. The second conical terminal 16 passes through a floating hole 19 on the floating plate 18 and is fixedly connected to the first conical terminal 15. The conical ends of both the first conical terminal 15 and the second conical terminal 16 face the floating hole 19. The floating plate 18 is fixedly connected to the fixing frame 1 via the limiting floating seat 17. The limiting fixing seat 14 is fixed on the floating frame 2 and used to mount the first conical terminal 15 and the second conical terminal 16. The limiting floating seat 17 is fixed on the fixing frame 1 and used to mount the floating plate 18. The floating plate 18 has a clearance fit between the first conical terminal 15 and the second conical terminal 16, thereby achieving floating adjustment.

[0025] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly includes a clamping connector 20, a tilting cylinder 21, a fixing plate 22, a fixing platform 23, a tilting plate 24, and a tilting platform 25. The clamping connector 20 is fixedly mounted on the floating frame 2. The tilting cylinder 21 is fixedly mounted on the clamping connector 20. The tilting plate 24 is fixedly mounted on the output part of the tilting cylinder 21. The tilting platform 25 is fixedly mounted on the tilting plate 24 and cooperates with the fixing platform 23. The fixing platform 23 is fixedly mounted on the clamping connector 20 via the fixing plate 22. A positioning plate 26 is fixedly mounted on the clamping connector 20, and a positioning pin 27 is fixedly mounted on the positioning plate 26. The clamping connector 20 is used to mount the tilting cylinder 21, which is a cylinder in the prior art. The tilting cylinder 21 drives the tilting platform 25 to rotate via the tilting plate 24. After the tilting platform 25 cooperates with the fixing platform 23, it can be clamped onto the vehicle body. The positioning pin 27 is provided to insert into the vehicle body, thus achieving precise positioning on the vehicle body.

[0026] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "coaxial", "one side", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", "fix", "hinged", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or related technologies or knowledge. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automotive hinge installation device, characterized in that: The device includes a fixed frame (1), a floating frame (2), a floating adjustment drive (4), a guide limit assembly, a fixed clamp assembly, an adjustment assembly, and a hinge clamping assembly. At least three sets of the guide limit assemblies are provided between the fixed frame (1) and the floating frame (2). The floating adjustment drive (4) is provided between the fixed frame (1) and the floating frame (2). The adjustment assembly is fixedly provided on both ends of the floating frame (2). The hinge clamping assembly is fixedly provided on the output part of the adjustment assembly. The fixed clamping assembly is fixedly provided on both ends of the floating frame (2). The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment seat (5), an adjustment cylinder (6), an anti-detachment guide rail (7), and an anti-detachment slider (8). The adjustment seat (5) is mounted on the floating frame (2). The adjustment cylinder (6) and the anti-detachment guide rail (7) are both fixedly mounted on the adjustment seat (5). The anti-detachment slider (8) is slidably mounted on the anti-detachment guide rail (7) and connected to the output part of the adjustment cylinder (6). The adjustment assembly further includes an adjustment plate (9), an outer corner plate (10), an inner corner plate (11), a first locking plate (12), and a second locking plate (13). The adjustment plate (9) is fixedly mounted on the floating frame (2), and the adjustment seat (5) is mounted on the adjustment plate (9). The outer corner plate (10) is fixedly mounted on the adjustment plate (9) and cooperates with the inner corner plate (11). The inner corner plate (11) is fixedly mounted on the adjustment seat (5). The first locking plate (12) and the second locking plate (13) are provided between the outer corner plate (10) and the inner corner plate (11). The first locking plate (12) and the second locking plate (13) are perpendicular to each other. The guide limiting assembly includes a limiting fixing seat (14), a first conical terminal (15), a second conical terminal (16), a limiting floating seat (17), and a floating plate (18). The limiting fixing seat (14) is fixedly mounted on the floating frame (2). The first conical terminal (15) is fixedly mounted on the limiting fixing seat (14). The second conical terminal (16) passes through the floating hole (19) on the floating plate (18) and is fixedly connected to the first conical terminal (15). The conical ends of the first conical terminal (15) and the second conical terminal (16) both face the floating hole (19). The floating plate (18) is fixedly connected to the fixing frame (1) through the limiting floating seat (17).

2. The automotive hinge installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a clamping connector (20), a tilting cylinder (21), a fixing plate (22), a fixing platform (23), a tilting plate (24), and a tilting platform (25). The clamping connector (20) is fixedly mounted on the floating frame (2). The tilting cylinder (21) is fixedly mounted on the clamping connector (20). The tilting plate (24) is fixedly mounted on the output part of the tilting cylinder (21). The tilting platform (25) is fixedly mounted on the tilting plate (24) and cooperates with the fixing platform (23). The fixing platform (23) is fixedly mounted on the clamping connector (20) through the fixing plate (22).

3. The automotive hinge installation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning plate (26) is fixedly provided on the fixed clamp connecting seat (20), and a positioning pin (27) is fixedly provided on the positioning plate (26).

4. The automotive hinge mounting device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The hinge clamping assembly includes a hinge positioning component, a hinge angle adjusting component, and a hinge clamping component. The hinge angle adjusting component is fixedly mounted on the anti-detachment slider (8) in the adjusting assembly. The hinge positioning component and the hinge clamping component are both fixed on the hinge angle adjusting component and cooperate with each other.

5. The automotive hinge installation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hinge angle adjustment component includes a hinge fixing seat (28), a hinge rotating seat (29), a fixed shaft (30), and an adjusting rod (31). The hinge fixing seat (28) is fixedly mounted on the anti-detachment slider (8). The hinge rotating seat (29) is rotatably mounted on the hinge fixing seat (28) via the fixed shaft (30). The hinge rotating seat (29) is provided with two adjusting rods (31) that cooperate with the hinge fixing seat (28). The adjusting rods (31) are threadedly engaged with the hinge rotating seat (29), and the two adjusting rods (31) are respectively located on both sides of the fixed shaft (30).

6. The automotive hinge installation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hinge clamping component includes a hinge clamping drive (32), a U-shaped claw (33), a fixed clamping block (34), a movable clamping block (35), and a limiting pin (36). The hinge clamping drive (32) is fixedly mounted on the hinge fixing seat (28). The U-shaped claw (33) is fixedly mounted on the output part of the hinge clamping drive (32). The U-shaped claw (33) has sliding holes (37) on both sides that cooperate with the limiting pin (36). The fixed clamping block (34) and the limiting pin (36) are both fixedly mounted on the hinge fixing seat (28). The movable clamping block (35) is fixedly mounted on the U-shaped claw (33) and cooperates with the fixed clamping block (34).

7. The automotive hinge installation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The hinge positioning component includes a positioning drive (38), a positioning link seat (39), a guide pin (40), and a limiting plate (41). The positioning drive (38) is fixedly mounted on the hinge fixing seat (28). The positioning link seat (39) is fixedly mounted on the output part of the positioning drive (38). The positioning link seat (39) is fixedly connected to one end of the guide pin (40). The other end of the guide pin (40) passes through the U-shaped claw (33) and then passes through the hinge fixing seat (28). The limiting plate (41) is fixedly mounted on the guide pin (40). The limiting plate (41) is located between the U-shaped claw (33) and the fixed clamping block (34).

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