Filler cap fixing tool

Abstract

The utility model provides an oil filler cap fixing tool. The oil filler cap fixing tool comprises a cap holding assembly and a fixing piece used for fixing the cap holding assembly. The cap holding assembly comprises an adjustable connecting plate and a clamping piece used for clamping the oil filler cap. The clamping piece is movably arranged on at least one side of the adjustable connecting plate in the first direction. The adjustable connecting plate can stretch or contract in the second direction so as to adjust the position of the clamping piece in the second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. Through the arrangement, the oil filler cap fixing tool can be adjusted in multiple directions so as to be suitable for different working environments and more products, and then the universality of the oil filler cap fixing tool is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of tooling design, and in particular to a fuel filler cap fixing tooling. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the vehicle industry and the improvement of people's quality of life, there are higher requirements for the all-round performance of vehicles, among which the aesthetics of the vehicle is the focus of people's attention, and the appearance of the vehicle is directly related to the appearance of the vehicle. As a frequently used component of the vehicle, the fuel filler cap has higher and higher requirements for the appearance of the fuel filler cap.

[0003] In order to improve the appearance of the fuel filler cap, car companies will control the spraying process of the fuel filler cap. However, due to the high temperature of the vehicle painting line, a tool is needed to fix the fuel filler cap for painting. Due to the difference in vehicle models, the design of the fuel filler cap will also be different, but the existing tooling is usually only designed for the fuel filler cap of a single model and cannot be applied to other fuel filler caps. Therefore, multiple tooling will be designed for different models, which will make the fuel filler cap tooling unable to be used on multiple assembly lines, resulting in increased manufacturing costs.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an improved fuel filler cap fixing tool to solve some or all of the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a fuel filler cap fixing tool with strong versatility.

[0006] The present application provides a fuel filler cap fixing tool, comprising a cap holding assembly and a fixing member for fixing the cap holding assembly; the cap holding assembly comprises an adjustable connecting plate and a clamping member for clamping the fuel filler cap; the clamping member is movable along a first direction and is arranged on at least one side of the adjustable connecting plate; the adjustable connecting plate can be extended or contracted along a second direction to adjust the position of the clamping member in the second direction; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0007] Furthermore, a plurality of the clamping members are provided and are located on two opposite sides of the adjustable connecting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjustable connecting plate includes a guiding portion; the holding member is arranged on the guiding portion so as to slide along the first direction.

[0009] Furthermore, the adjustable connecting plate includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate; the second connecting plate is located below the first connecting plate, and the first connecting plate can move along the second direction relative to the second connecting plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are both provided with the guiding portion; the clamping member comprises a first clamping member connected to the first connecting plate and a second clamping member connected to the second connecting plate; in the second direction, the first clamping member and the second clamping member are arranged back to back; the second connecting plate is connected to the fixing member.

[0011] Further, the first connecting plate includes a first adjusting portion; the second connecting plate includes a second adjusting portion; and the first adjusting portion and the second adjusting portion are slidably connected along the second direction.

[0012] Furthermore, the second connecting plate includes a lower connecting plate body and a lower clamping support plate; the clamping member is arranged on the lower clamping support plate; the lower clamping support plate is bent from the lower connecting plate body; the lower clamping support plate is arranged in an arc shape on the side away from the lower connecting plate body.

[0013] Furthermore, the adjustable connecting plate includes a stopper; the guiding portion is in a guide groove structure; in the first direction, the stopper is located at two ends of the guiding portion, and the clamping member slides between the stopper portions.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping member includes an outer side surface; the adjustable connecting plate includes a fitting side surface; and the outer side surface is arranged flush with the fitting side surface.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing member includes a support rod and a holding member; two ends of the support rod are respectively connected to the adjustable connecting plate and the holding member; and the support rod can swing around the first direction relative to the holding member.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the fuel filler cap fixing tool of the present application is arranged on an adjustable connecting plate which is moved along a first direction by a clamping member, and the adjustable connecting plate can be extended or contracted along a second direction, so that the fuel filler cap fixing tool can be adjusted in multiple directions to adapt to different working environments and different products, thereby improving the versatility of the fuel filler cap fixing tool.

[0017] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present specification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the specification.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the fuel filler cap fixing tool of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of the fuel filler cap fixing tool of the present application clamping the fuel filler cap.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the fuel filler cap retaining assembly in the fuel filler cap fixing fixture.

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded view of the center cover assembly.

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Side view of the fuel filler cap retaining assembly in the fuel filler cap retaining fixture.

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of the center cover assembly about AA.

[0025] Figure 7 It is a partial enlarged view of the second connecting plate in the fuel filler cap fixing tooling of the present application.

[0026] Figure 8 It is a top view of the second connecting plate in the fuel filler cap fixing tool of the present application.

[0027] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of another angle of view of the fuel filler cap fixing tool of the present application clamping the fuel filler cap.

[0028] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 A partial cross-sectional view of the BB showing the center fuel filler cap fixing fixture clamping the fuel filler cap.

[0029] Explanation of the accompanying reference numerals: 1-cover holding assembly; 11-adjustable connecting plate; 111-guiding portion; 112-first connecting plate; 1121-first adjusting portion; 1122-upper connecting plate body; 1123-upper clamping support plate; 113-second connecting plate; 1131-second adjusting portion; 1132-lower connecting plate body; 1133-lower clamping support plate; 114-shifting portion; 115-fitting side surface; 12-clamping member; 121-first clamping member; 122-second clamping member; 123-outer side surface; 2-fixing member; 21-support rod; 22-holding member; 221-middle connecting rod; 222-clamping platform; 3-fuel filler cap; 31-cover body; 32-clamping portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with this specification. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.

[0031] The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this specification. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the" used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0032] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this specification to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this specification, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining".

[0033] Next, the embodiments of this specification are described in detail.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the fuel filler cap fixing tool of the present application includes a cap holding assembly 1 and a fixing member 2, and the fuel filler cap fixing tool of the present application can be used for, but not limited to, fixing the fuel filler cap 3. Specifically, the cap holding assembly 1 is connected to the fixing member 2, and the fixing member 2 is used to fix the cap holding assembly 1. The cap holding assembly 1 is used to clamp the fuel filler cap 3, and the fixing member 2 is used to connect to the coating line, thereby driving the fuel filler cap 3 to be coated.

[0035] In one embodiment, the cap holding assembly 1 includes an adjustable connecting plate 11 and a clamping member 12 disposed on the adjustable connecting plate 11. The adjustable connecting plate 11 can be extended or contracted along the second direction to adjust the overall length of the adjustable connecting plate 11 in the second direction, thereby adjusting the position of the clamping member 12 in the second direction. The clamping member 12 is disposed on at least one side of the adjustable connecting plate 11 and moves along the first direction, and the clamping member 12 is used to clamp the fuel filler cap 3. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0036] With such a configuration, the fuel filler cap fixing tool can be adjusted in multiple directions, that is, the adjustable connecting plate 11 can drive the clamping member 12 to move in the second direction, and the clamping member 12 can also move in the first direction. Thus, the fuel filler cap fixing tool is suitable for different working environments and different fuel filler caps 3, thereby improving the versatility of the fuel filler cap fixing tool and reducing the manufacturing cost.

[0037] Further integration Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the adjustable connecting plate 11 includes a guide portion 111, a first connecting plate 112, a second connecting plate 113 and a shifting portion 114. The guide portion 111 is used to guide the holder 12, that is, the holder 12 is provided on the guide portion 111 to slide along the first direction. The guide portion 111 is provided on the first connecting plate 112 and / or the second connecting plate 113. Specifically, the guide portion 111 is only provided on the first connecting plate 112, so that the holder 12 moves on the first connecting plate 112. Such a configuration simplifies the structure of the adjustable connecting plate 11 and improves the installation efficiency of the fuel filler cap 3.

[0038] To improve the stability of the fuel filler cap 3 after installation, the guide portion 111 is respectively disposed on the first connecting plate 112 and the second connecting plate 113 , so that the clamping member 12 can be respectively located on the first connecting plate 112 and the second connecting plate 113 to increase the clamping points of the fuel filler cap 3 .

[0039] The guide portion 111 is a guide groove structure, and in the second direction, the guide portion 111 is recessed from the end of the first connecting plate 112 and / or the second connecting plate 113. Of course, the guide portion 111 can also be a slide rail structure protruding from the end of the first connecting plate 112 and / or the second connecting plate 113. In another embodiment, the guide portion 111 is a hole-shaped structure arranged at intervals along the first direction on the first connecting plate 112 and / or the second connecting plate 113, so that the position of the clamping member 12 can be adjusted at a specific distance.

[0040] In one embodiment, the first connecting plate 112 is connected to the second connecting plate 113, and in the second direction, the second connecting plate 113 is located below the first connecting plate 112. The first connecting plate 112 can move relative to the second connecting plate 113 along the second direction, thereby adjusting the overall length of the adjustable connecting plate 11 in the second direction to adapt to different fuel filler caps 3.

[0041] Further integration Figures 5 to 7As shown, the first connecting plate 112 includes a first adjusting portion 1121, an upper connecting plate body 1122 and an upper clamping support plate 1123. The first adjusting portion 1121 is connected to the second connecting plate 113 so that the first connecting plate 112 moves relative to the second connecting plate 113. The first adjusting portion 1121 and the upper clamping support plate 1123 are respectively located on opposite sides of the upper connecting plate body 1122.

[0042] Specifically, the upper clamping support plate 1123 is bent from the upper connecting plate body 1122. The guide portion 111 is provided on the upper clamping support plate 1123, and the clamping member 12 slides along the first direction on the upper clamping support plate 1123. In the first direction, the length of the upper clamping support plate 1123 is greater than the length of the upper connecting plate body 1122, so that the material consumption is reduced while ensuring the strength, so as to reduce the manufacturing cost.

[0043] In one embodiment, the second connecting plate 113 is connected to the fixing member 2. Of course, the fixing member 2 can also be connected to the first connecting plate 112. The second connecting plate 113 includes a second adjusting portion 1131, a lower connecting plate body 1132, and a lower clamping support plate 1133. The second adjusting portion 1131 and the lower clamping support plate 1133 are respectively located on opposite sides of the lower connecting plate body 1132. The second adjusting portion 1131 is slidably connected to the first adjusting portion 1121 along the second direction, so that the first connecting plate 112 slides relative to the second connecting plate 113.

[0044] Preferably, the second adjustment portion 1131 is a guide plate protruding from the lower connecting plate body 1132 along the second direction, and the first adjustment portion 1121 is a guide groove recessed from the upper connecting plate body 1122 along the second direction. The second adjustment portion 1131 is slidably located in the first adjustment portion 1121. Of course, the second adjustment portion 1131 can also be provided as a guide groove, and the first adjustment portion 1121 can be provided as a guide plate.

[0045] In another embodiment, the first adjustment part 1121 and the second adjustment part 1131 may also be a gear assembly structure. Specifically, the second adjustment part 1131 is configured as a rack, the first adjustment part 1121 is configured as a gear, and the second adjustment part 1131 is meshed with the first adjustment part 1121. Of course, the second adjustment part 1131 may also be configured as a gear, and the first adjustment part 1121 may be configured as a rack.

[0046] Further integration Figure 8As shown, in one embodiment, the lower connecting plate body 1132 is connected to the fixing member 2. The lower clamping support plate 1133 is bent from the lower connecting plate body 1132. The side of the lower clamping support plate 1133 away from the lower connecting plate body 1132 is arranged in an arc shape, so that the side can be attached to the fuel filler cap 3, thereby improving the stability of the second connecting plate 113 when fixing the fuel filler cap 3. The clamping member 12 is arranged on the lower clamping support plate 1133, and the clamping member 12 slides on the lower clamping support plate 1133 along the first direction. In the first direction, the length of the lower clamping support plate 1133 is greater than the length of the lower connecting plate body 1132, so that the material consumption is reduced while ensuring the strength, so as to reduce the manufacturing cost.

[0047] In one embodiment, the stopper 114 is used to limit the sliding position of the clamp 12. Specifically, in the first direction, the stopper 114 is located at both ends of the guide portion 111, so that the clamp 12 slides between the stopper 114 to prevent the clamp 12 from falling off.

[0048] In one embodiment, the holder 12 may be disposed on one side of the adjustable connecting plate 11, thereby simplifying the structure of the cover holding assembly 1 and reducing costs. Furthermore, the holder 12 may be disposed at intervals on one side of the adjustable connecting plate 11 to improve the stability of the engagement with the fuel filler cap 3. Preferably, a plurality of holders 12 are provided, and are located on opposite sides of the adjustable connecting plate 11 opposite to each other. Specifically, the first connecting plate 112 and the second connecting plate 113 are both provided with a guide portion 111. The holder 12 includes a first holder 121 and a second holder 122. The first holder 121 is connected to the first connecting plate 112. The second holder 122 is connected to the second connecting plate 113.

[0049] Furthermore, a plurality of first clamping members 121 and second clamping members 122 are provided, and the first clamping members 121 are arranged at intervals along the first direction on the first connecting plate 112, and the second clamping members 122 are arranged at intervals along the first direction on the second connecting plate 113. In the second direction, the first clamping members 121 and the second clamping members 122 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0050] In one embodiment, the clamping member 12 includes an outer side surface 123, and the adjustable connecting plate 11 includes a fitting side surface 115. The outer side surface 123 is arranged flush with the fitting side surface 115. In this way, the clamping member 12 can better clamp the fuel filler cap 3, prevent the first connecting plate 112 and the second connecting plate 113 from interfering with the fuel filler cap 3, and improve the efficiency of the fuel filler cap fixing tool installation.

[0051] In one embodiment, the fixing member 2 includes a support rod 21 and a holding member 22. The two ends of the support rod 21 are respectively connected to the adjustable connecting plate 11 and the holding member 22. The support rod 21 can swing around a first direction relative to the holding member 22, so that the cap holding assembly 1 can be adjusted in angle relative to the holding member 22, so that the cap holding assembly 1 can clamp the fuel filler cap 3 and drive the fuel filler cap 3 to be painted.

[0052] The holder 22 includes a middle connecting rod 221 and a clamping platform 222. The support rod 21 is connected to the middle connecting rod 221 and can swing around a first direction relative to the middle connecting rod 221. The clamping platform 222 is fixedly connected to the middle connecting rod 221 and is used to connect to the coating line.

[0053] In the fuel filler cap fixing tool of the present application, the first direction is represented by the X-axis, the second direction is represented by the Z-axis, and the Y-axis represents the front-rear direction of the fuel filler cap fixing tool.

[0054] Since the fuel filler cap 3 is mostly made of plastic or polyurethane and the temperature of the coating line is relatively high, if the fuel filler cap 3 is not fixed properly, the fuel filler cap 3 will be deformed under the action of high temperature and paint, resulting in a surface difference between the fuel filler cap 3 and the vehicle body. In order to solve this problem, the fuel filler cap fixing tool of the present application has a certain deformation margin when clamping the fuel filler cap 3 in addition to having a general function.

[0055] Specifically, the fuel filler cap 3 includes a cap body 31 and a snap-fitting portion 32. The snap-fitting portion 32 is located on the inner side of the cap body 31, and the snap-fitting portion 32 is U-shaped. After the fuel filler cap fixing tool fixes the fuel filler cap 3, the clamping member 12 cooperates with the snap-fitting portion 32, and the side edge of the second connecting plate 113 can be attached to the inner side of the cap body 31. And there is a margin between the clamping member 12 and the fuel filler cap 3, that is, the gap C between the first clamping member 121 and the second clamping member 122 and the inner side of the cap body 31 matched therewith in the Y-axis direction is not less than 1.5 mm, and the gap D between the second clamping member 122 and the snap-fitting portion 32 matched therewith in the Z-axis direction is not less than 1 mm, see also. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 shown.

[0056] The above is only a preferred implementation mode of the present application, and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present application. Although the present application has been disclosed as a preferred implementation mode as above, it is not used to limit the present application. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modify the technical contents disclosed above into equivalent implementation modes without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present application. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above implementation modes based on the technical essence of the present application without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present application still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A fuel filler cap fixing tool, characterized in that: include: A cover holding assembly and a fixing member for fixing the cover holding assembly; the cover holding assembly includes an adjustable connecting plate and a clamping member for clamping the fuel filler cap; The clamping member is arranged on at least one side of the adjustable connecting plate for movement along the first direction; the adjustable connecting plate can be extended or contracted along the second direction to adjust the position of the clamping member in the second direction; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

2. The fuel filler cap fixing tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping members are provided in plurality and are located on two opposite sides of the adjustable connecting plate.

3. The fuel filler cap fixing tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable connecting plate comprises a guiding portion; the holding member is arranged on the guiding portion so as to slide along the first direction.

4. The fuel filler cap fixing tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustable connecting plate includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate; the second connecting plate is located below the first connecting plate, and the first connecting plate can move along the second direction relative to the second connecting plate.

5. The fuel filler cap fixing tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are both provided with the guiding portion; the clamping member comprises a first clamping member connected to the first connecting plate and a second clamping member connected to the second connecting plate; in the second direction, the first clamping member and the second clamping member are arranged back to back; the second connecting plate is connected to the fixing member.

6. The fuel filler cap fixing tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting plate includes a first adjusting portion; the second connecting plate includes a second adjusting portion; the first adjusting portion is slidably connected with the second adjusting portion along the second direction.

7. The fuel filler cap fixing tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second connecting plate includes a lower connecting plate body and a lower clamping support plate; the clamping member is arranged on the lower clamping support plate; the lower clamping support plate is bent from the lower connecting plate body; the lower clamping support plate is arranged in an arc shape on one side away from the lower connecting plate body.

8. The fuel filler cap fixing tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustable connecting plate comprises a stopper; the guiding portion is in a guide groove structure; in the first direction, the stopper is located at two ends of the guiding portion, and the clamp slides between the stopper portions.

9. The fuel filler cap fixing tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping member includes an outer side surface; the adjustable connecting plate includes a fitting side surface; the outer side surface is arranged flush with the fitting side surface.

10. The fuel filler cap fixing tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing member includes a support rod and a holding member; two ends of the support rod are respectively connected to the adjustable connecting plate and the holding member; the support rod can swing around the first direction relative to the holding member.

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