Precise flexible quick-release switching connecting block

The precise flexible quick-release switching connection block addresses the incompatibility issue by facilitating seamless transfer between RPS and Five measurement platforms, achieving accurate positioning and cost savings through a connecting block with a quick-release mechanism.

CN222185318UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17FAW CAR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420577197.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-25
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-25

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Technical Problem

The incompatibility of measurement positioning blocks on different automobile measurement platforms, such as the flexible sandwich substrate and Five measurement platforms, necessitates the customization of additional sets for centralized measurement, increasing costs and complexity during platform transitions.

Method used

A precise flexible quick-release switching connection block that allows seamless transfer and compatibility between a special RPS positioning block and a Five bottle, utilizing a connecting block with a circumferentially discontinuous thread and a quick-release mechanism, ensuring accurate positioning and cost-effective integration.

Benefits of technology

Enables accurate measurement compatibility across platforms while reducing design and manufacturing costs by allowing the RPS positioning block to be used on both platforms, ensuring precise positioning and easy installation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile part measurement, and discloses a precise flexible quick-release switching connecting block, which comprises a connecting block, a first positioning hole and a through first mounting hole are formed in the top of the connecting block, a cylindrical groove which extends upwards and is matched with a cylinder is formed in the bottom of the connecting block, and a second positioning hole is formed in the top of the connecting block; four limiting grooves which are distributed in a cross shape and communicate with the cylindrical groove are formed in the side wall; the top of the quick release mechanism can quickly dismount the special RPS positioning block, and the bottom of the quick release mechanism is in positioning connection with the connecting block. According to the utility model, the cylindrical sliding groove at the lower part of the connecting block and the limiting groove distributed in the cross shape are precisely matched and installed with the Five bottle, the upper part of the connecting block is connected with the quick release mechanism through the positioning pin and the fixing bolt, and the novel RPS positioning block special for the measuring platform is connected through the quick release mechanism, so that the RPS positioning block special for the flexible measuring platform is applied to the Five measuring platform; measurement compatibility is achieved, and meanwhile positioning accuracy can be guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts measurement, and more specifically to a precise flexible quick-release switching connection block. Background Art

[0002] Most automobile OEMs and parts manufacturers use three-coordinate measuring machines for automatic measurement of parts. Currently, the most widely used measurement platforms are the flexible sandwich substrate measurement platform and the Five measurement platform. The flexible sandwich substrate measurement platform uses a flexible sandwich substrate with a flexible measurement positioning support column and a special RPS positioning block for measurement, while the Five measurement platform uses a Five bottle support positioning block for measurement.

[0003] At present, with the rapid promotion of new flexible measurement tooling, more and more manufacturers are beginning to use flexible sandwich substrate measurement platforms, which are gradually replacing traditional Five measurement platforms. However, during the transition and switching stage of the measurement platform, it is necessary to face the problem of incompatibility of measurement positioning blocks used on different platforms. The current solution is that for new project parts, in addition to making special RPS positioning blocks for the new platform, an additional set of measurement positioning blocks dedicated to the traditional Five measurement platform must be customized to solve the problem of centralized measurement of the part on different measurement platforms. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a precise and flexible quick-release switching connection block to solve the problems in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model is implemented by adopting the following technical solutions:

[0006] A precise flexible quick-release switching connection block is used for the transfer connection between a special RPS positioning block 300 and a Five bottle 400. The bottom of the special RPS positioning block 300 is provided with a connection clamp 310, and the outer wall of the connection clamp 310 is provided with a circumferentially discontinuous external thread 311. The top of the Five bottle 400 is provided with a cylinder 410, and the outer wall of the cylinder 410 is provided with a limit key 420. The quick-release switching connection block includes:

[0007] A connecting block 100, wherein the connecting block 100 comprises a connecting plate 110 and a first connecting base 120, wherein the upper surface of the connecting plate 110 is provided with a first positioning hole 111 and a first mounting hole 112 penetrating therethrough; the first connecting base 120 is provided on the lower surface of the connecting plate 110, and is used to connect with the cylinder 410 at the top of the Five bottle 400, wherein the bottom surface of the first connecting base 120 is provided with a cylindrical groove 121 extending upward and adapted to the cylinder 410, and the side wall of the first connecting base 120 is provided with four limiting grooves 122 connected to the cylindrical groove 121, wherein the four limiting grooves 122 are distributed in a cross shape, and the limiting grooves 122 cooperate with the limiting keys 420 on the outer wall of the cylinder 410 for limiting;

[0008] The quick release mechanism 200 comprises a second connection base 210 and a locking handle 220. A receiving hole 211 is arranged on the top surface of the second connection base 210, a side groove 212 connected to the receiving hole 211 is arranged on one side surface, and a second positioning hole 213 and a second mounting hole 214 corresponding to the first positioning hole 111 and the first mounting hole 112 are arranged on the bottom surface; one end of the locking handle 220 is a locking sleeve 221, and the other end is a handle member 222. The locking sleeve 221 is rotatably arranged in the receiving hole 211, and the handle member 222 extends out of the side groove 212. The inner wall of the locking sleeve 221 is provided with a circumferentially discontinuous internal thread 223 that cooperates with the external thread 311 of the outer wall of the connecting clamp 310, and the inner wall of the locking sleeve 221 is provided with a groove 224 at the part where the internal thread 223 is discontinuous.

[0009] Furthermore, an air relief groove 113 is provided on the upper surface of the connecting plate 110 , and an air relief hole 114 communicating with the cylindrical groove 121 is provided in the air relief groove 113 .

[0010] Furthermore, two of the first positioning holes 111 and two of the first mounting holes 112 are respectively provided, and the two first positioning holes 111 are diagonally distributed, and the two first mounting holes 112 are also diagonally distributed.

[0011] Furthermore, a threaded hole 123 communicating with the cylindrical groove 121 is provided on the side wall of the first connection base 120 .

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting plate 110 and the first connecting base 120 are an integrated structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the base 210 is composed of an upper base 210a and a lower base 210b which are detachably connected up and down, and the side groove 212 is provided on the bottom surface of the upper base 210a.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] The utility model provides a precise flexible quick-release switching connection block, the lower part of which is precisely mounted with the Five bottle through a cylindrical slide groove and a cross-distributed limit groove, the upper part of the connection block is connected to the quick-release mechanism through a locating pin and a fixing bolt, and is connected to the RPS locating block dedicated to the new measuring platform through the quick-release mechanism, so that the RPS locating block dedicated to the flexible measuring platform can be applied to the Five measuring platform to achieve measurement compatibility, and at the same time, it can not only ensure positioning accuracy, but also achieve the effect of saving design and manufacturing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a precise flexible quick-release switching connection block in cooperation with a dedicated RPS positioning block and a Five bottle in one embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a Five bottle in one embodiment;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a dedicated RPS positioning block in an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a precise flexible quick-release switching connection block in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a connection block in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 6 A bottom view of a connecting block in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a structural exploded diagram of a quick release mechanism in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 8 A bottom view of a quick release mechanism in one embodiment;

[0025] 100. connecting block, 110. connecting plate, 111. first positioning hole, 112. first mounting hole, 113. air relief groove, 114. air relief hole, 120. first connecting base, 121. cylindrical groove, 122. limiting groove, 123. threaded hole;

[0026] 200. quick release mechanism, 210. second connecting base, 210a. upper base, 210b. lower base, 211. accommodating hole, 212. side groove, 213. second positioning hole, 214. second mounting hole, 220. locking handle, 221. locking sleeve, 222. handle member, 223. internal thread, 224. groove, 230. connecting member;

[0027] 300. Special RPS positioning block, 310. Connecting clamp, 311. External thread;

[0028] 400.Five bottles, 410.Cylinders, 420.Limit keys. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, but not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0030] See also Figures 1 to 8 This embodiment provides a precise and flexible quick-release switching connection block for connecting the dedicated RPS positioning block 300 with the Five bottle 400.

[0031] A connecting clamp 310 is disposed at the bottom of the dedicated RPS positioning block 300 , and a circumferentially discontinuous external thread 311 is disposed on the outer wall of the connecting clamp 310 .

[0032] A cylinder 410 is disposed on the top of the Five bottle 400 , and a limit key 420 is disposed on the outer wall of the cylinder 410 .

[0033] The quick-release switching connection block comprises a connection block 100 and a quick-release mechanism 200 .

[0034] The connecting block 100 is an integrated structure, the upper portion of which is configured as a connecting plate 110 connected to the quick release mechanism 200, and the lower portion of which is configured as a first connecting base 120 connected to the Five bottle 400.

[0035] The upper surface of the connecting plate 110 is provided with two first positioning holes 111 and two penetrating first mounting holes 112 . The two first positioning holes 111 are diagonally distributed, and the two first mounting holes 112 are also diagonally distributed. Positioning pins can be pre-embedded in the two first positioning holes 111 .

[0036] The first connecting base 120 is arranged on the lower surface of the connecting plate 110, and is used to connect with the cylinder 410 on the top of the Five bottle 400. The bottom surface of the first connecting base 120 is provided with a cylindrical groove 121 extending upward and adapted to the cylinder 410. The inner wall of the cylindrical groove 121 is set as a cylindrical slide groove surface with precision, which is precisely installed with the cylinder 410; the side wall of the first connecting base 120 is provided with four limiting grooves 122 connected with the cylindrical groove 121, and the four limiting grooves 122 are distributed in a cross shape. The inner wall of the limiting groove 122 is set as a slide groove surface with precision, which cooperates with the limiting key 420 on the outer wall of the cylinder 410 to limit the translation and rotational freedom of the connecting block 100 through the key groove cooperation.

[0037] In order to prevent air pressure obstruction when installing with the Five bottle 400, in this embodiment, the upper surface of the connecting plate 110 is further provided with an air relief groove 113, and the air relief groove 113 is provided with an air relief hole 114 connected with the cylindrical groove 121 to achieve smooth installation.

[0038] In order to prevent the cylindrical groove 121 at the bottom of the first connecting base 120 and the cylinder 410 at the top of the Five bottle 400 from being worn and loosened after long-term use, in this embodiment, a threaded hole 123 connected to the cylindrical groove 121 is further provided on the side wall of the first connecting base 120, and the first connecting base 120 and the Five bottle 400 can be fastened by a tightening pin with a top screw, thereby reducing the cost of subsequent repair and maintenance.

[0039] The quick release mechanism 200 includes a second connecting base 210 and a locking handle 220 . The upper surface of the second connecting base 210 is used to connect to the dedicated RPS positioning block 300 , and the lower surface thereof is used to connect to the connecting block 100 . The locking handle 220 is used to lock and fix the dedicated RPS positioning block 300 on the second connecting base 210 .

[0040] A receiving hole 211 is provided on the top surface of the second connecting base 210, and a side groove 212 connected to the receiving hole 211 is provided on one side thereof, the side groove 212 has a certain width, and is arranged in a trumpet shape with the width gradually increasing from the inside to the outside; a second positioning hole 213 and a second mounting hole 214 corresponding to the first positioning hole 111 and the first mounting hole 112 are provided on the bottom surface of the second connecting base 210, and the quick release mechanism 200 is positioned and installed by matching the second positioning hole 213 with the positioning pin pre-buried in the first positioning hole 111, and is bolted and connected by matching the second mounting hole 214 with the first mounting hole 112.

[0041] The locking handle 220 has a locking sleeve 221 at one end and a handle 222 at the other end. The locking sleeve 221 is rotatably arranged in the receiving hole 211. The handle 222 extends out from the side groove 212. The trumpet-shaped side groove 212 can ensure that the handle 222 has a certain toggle stroke. By toggling the handle 222, the locking sleeve 221 can be driven to rotate in the receiving hole 211. The inner wall of the locking sleeve 221 is provided with a circumferentially discontinuous internal thread 223, and the internal thread 223 is meshed with the external thread 311 of the outer wall of the connecting clamp 310, and the internal thread 223 and the external thread 311 are meshed. The discontinuous positions of the threads 311 are the same, and a groove 224 is provided on the inner wall of the locking sleeve 221 at the discontinuous portion of the internal thread 223. When the dedicated RPS positioning block 300 is connected to the second connecting base 210, firstly align the external thread 311 of the connecting clamp 310 with the position of the groove 224, insert the connecting clamp 310 into the locking sleeve 221, and then move the handle 222 to drive the locking sleeve 221 to rotate, so that the internal thread 223 in the locking sleeve 221 is engaged with the external thread 311 of the connecting clamp 310, thereby locking the dedicated RPS positioning block 300.

[0042] In this embodiment, the base 210 is constructed as an upper and lower split structure, which is composed of an upper base 210a and a lower base 210b that are detachably connected from top to bottom. The side walls of the upper base 210a and the lower base 210b are connected by a connecting piece 230, and the side groove 212 is opened on the bottom surface of the upper base 210a. After the upper base 210a and the lower base 210b are separated, the locking handle 220 can be taken out from the bottom surface of the upper base 210a, which is convenient for replacing the locking handle 220 of different specifications.

[0043] The use process of a precise flexible quick-release switching connection block provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0044] First, the quick release mechanism 200 is connected to the connecting plate 110 of the connecting block 100 by bolts.

[0045] Then, the dedicated RPS positioning block 300 is connected to the quick release mechanism 200 and locked using the locking handle 220; and then, the first connecting base 120 at the lower part of the connecting block 100 is positioned and connected with the Five bottle 400 through the cylindrical groove 121 and the cross-distributed limiting grooves 122.

[0046] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0047] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A precise flexible quick-release switching connection block, used for the transfer connection between a special RPS positioning block (300) and a Five bottle (400), wherein a connection clamp (310) is arranged at the bottom of the special RPS positioning block (300), and a circumferentially discontinuous external thread (311) is arranged on the outer wall of the connection clamp (310), and a cylinder (410) is arranged at the top of the Five bottle (400), and a limit key (420) is arranged on the outer wall of the cylinder (410), characterized in that: The quick-release switching connection block comprises: A connecting block (100), the connecting block (100) comprising a connecting plate (110) and a first connecting base (120), the upper surface of the connecting plate (110) being provided with a first positioning hole (111) and a first mounting hole (112) penetrating therethrough; the first connecting base (120) being provided on the lower surface of the connecting plate (110) and being used for connecting with the cylinder (410) at the top of the Five bottle (400), the bottom surface of the first connecting base (120) being provided with a cylindrical groove (121) extending upward and being adapted to the cylinder (410), the side wall of the first connecting base (120) being provided with four limiting grooves (122) communicating with the cylindrical groove (121), the four limiting grooves (122) being distributed in a cross shape, the limiting grooves (122) being limited in cooperation with the limiting keys (420) on the outer wall of the cylinder (410); A quick release mechanism (200), the quick release mechanism (200) comprising a second connection base (210) and a locking handle (220), the second connection base (210) having a receiving hole (211) on its top surface, a side groove (212) connected to the receiving hole (211) on one side surface, and a second positioning hole (213) and a second mounting hole (214) corresponding to the first positioning hole (111) and the first mounting hole (112) on its bottom surface; the locking handle (220) 20) has a locking sleeve (221) at one end and a handle (222) at the other end, the locking sleeve (221) is rotatably arranged in the accommodating hole (211), the handle (222) extends out from the side groove (212), the inner wall of the locking sleeve (221) is provided with a circumferentially discontinuous internal thread (223) that cooperates with the external thread (311) on the outer wall of the connecting clamp (310), and the inner wall of the locking sleeve (221) is provided with a groove (224) at the part where the internal thread (223) is discontinuous.

2. A precise flexible quick-release switching connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the connecting plate (110) is also provided with an air relief groove (113), and the air relief groove (113) is provided with an air relief hole (114) which is in communication with the cylindrical groove (121).

3. The precise flexible quick-release switching connection block according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Two of the first positioning holes (111) and two of the first mounting holes (112) are respectively provided, the two first positioning holes (111) are diagonally distributed, and the two first mounting holes (112) are also diagonally distributed.

4. The precise flexible quick-release switching connection block according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A threaded hole (123) communicating with the cylindrical groove (121) is also provided on the side wall of the first connection base (120).

5. The precise flexible quick-release switching connection block according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The connecting plate (110) and the first connecting base (120) are an integrated structure.

6. The precise flexible quick-release switching connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (210) is composed of an upper base (210a) and a lower base (210b) which are detachably connected up and down, and the side groove (212) is provided on the bottom surface of the upper base (210a).