Vertical tool clamp

By using airbags in vertical tooling fixtures to clamp the workpiece, and cleaning up dust with the air conduit and air blowing pipe systems, the problems of unsafe workpiece clamping, inability to adapt and dust contamination in the prior art are solved, and efficient and precise workpiece processing is achieved.

CN222831287UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06NINGBO HENGYUE METAL PROD CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421018736.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-11
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-11

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Technical Problem

The existing vertical tooling fixtures lack protection when clamping workpieces, which easily cause scratches on the surface of the workpiece and cannot adapt to workpieces of different shapes. The surface of the fixtures is prone to accumulate dust, affecting product quality.

Method used

A vertical tooling fixture is designed to clamp the workpiece with airbags, and dust on the workbench is cleaned through the first air conduit and the air blowing pipe system to adapt to workpieces of different shapes and sizes, while avoiding scratches on the surface of the workpiece.

Benefits of technology

Effective clamping and adaptive adjustment of the workpiece is achieved, preventing scratches on the workpiece surface, and improving processing accuracy and product quality by cleaning dust, reducing the time and cost of cleaning and maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clamps, and discloses a vertical tool clamp which comprises a workbench, supporting plates are fixedly mounted on the two sides of the top of the workbench correspondingly, hydraulic cylinders are fixedly mounted on the sides, away from the workbench, of the two supporting plates correspondingly, and second clamping plates are arranged on the sides, close to the workbench, of the two supporting plates correspondingly; the output end of the hydraulic cylinder is in transmission connection with the second clamping plate, and a sliding groove is formed in the workbench. Workpieces on the workbench can be clamped through an air bag, self-adaptive adjustment can be conducted according to different shapes and sizes of the workpieces, the clamping requirements of various different workpieces are met, meanwhile, scratches caused by a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate to the surfaces of the workpieces are prevented, dust on the surfaces of the workbench can be blown away through a first air conveying pipe and an air blowing pipe, and the working efficiency is improved. And dust and impurities are prevented from polluting the surface of a workpiece, so that the machining precision and the product quality are not influenced, the cleaning and maintenance time and cost are reduced, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clamps, and in particular to a vertical tooling clamp. Background Art

[0002] Fixtures are an important type of tool that is often used in the modern processing industry. They are needed in many production and maintenance tasks to fix the workpiece. Existing fixtures are mostly divided into vertical or horizontal types. The working end face of the vertical fixture is located at the top of the fixture.

[0003] The existing Chinese patent with announcement number CN217371474U discloses a vertical tooling fixture, including a transverse adjustment device, a vertical chuck, a support base and a sliding top seat, wherein the sliding top seat is installed on the support base, the transverse adjustment device is installed on one side of the support base and is linked with the sliding top seat, the vertical chuck is installed on the sliding top seat, and a height adjustment structure is provided on one side of the sliding top seat; the utility model relates to the field of mechanical processing technology, the vertical tooling fixture adjusts the height of the vertical chuck through the height adjustment structure, and at the same time, the horizontal position of the vertical chuck can be adjusted in conjunction with the transverse adjustment device, and the comprehensive coordination can realize the omnidirectional position adjustment of the vertical chuck, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the tooling fixture, facilitating the operation of the staff, and comprehensively improving the maintenance efficiency of the maintenance personnel.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned tooling fixture has the following disadvantages: the device can adjust the height and horizontal position of the chuck by setting a height adjustment structure and a lateral adjustment device, but the device does not protect the workpiece when clamping. When the workpiece is clamped directly with the fixture, it is easy to cause scratches on the surface of the workpiece, and it is impossible to self-adjust according to the different shapes of the workpiece. In addition, there is a lot of dust on the surface of the fixture. If it is not cleaned, it will cause pollution to the surface of the workpiece and affect the product quality. At the same time, the height adjustment of the device also requires manual rotation, which is more troublesome and laborious.

[0005] Therefore, we propose a vertical fixture to solve this problem.

[0006] The above information disclosed in the background technology is only used to increase the understanding of the background technology of the present application, and therefore, it may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to solve the problem of protecting the workpiece while clamping it and cleaning the dust on the workbench surface at the same time, the present application provides a vertical tooling fixture.

[0008] The vertical fixture provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] A vertical tool fixture comprises a workbench, support plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the workbench, hydraulic cylinders are fixedly installed on the sides of the two support plates away from the workbench, second clamping plates are arranged on the sides of the two support plates close to the workbench, the output end of the hydraulic cylinder is transmission-connected with the second clamping plate, a slide groove is arranged in the workbench, two sliding blocks are slidably installed in the slide groove, support frames are fixedly installed on the tops of the two sliding blocks, first clamping plates are fixedly installed on the sides of the two support frames close to the workbench, air bags are fixedly installed on the sides of the two first clamping plates and the second clamping plates close to the workbench, and air bags are fixedly installed on the tops of the two first clamping plates and the second clamping plates. There is an air pump, one end of the four air pumps are connected with a second air pipe, one end of the four second air pipes are connected with the top of the airbag, the two first splints and the second splint are fixedly installed with connecting pipes, the interior of the connecting pipe is hollow, one end of the four air pumps are connected with a first air pipe, the four first air pipes pass through the first splint and the second splint, and the four first air pipes are connected to the connecting pipe, the bottom of the four connecting pipes are connected with a plurality of blowing pipes, the plurality of blowing pipes pass through the first splint and the second splint, and the blowing pipes are connected to the first splint and the second splint, and a driving mechanism is provided in the slide groove.

[0010] Preferably, a through hole is provided at the top of the slide groove, and the support frame is slidably matched with the through hole.

[0011] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes a double-headed threaded rod and a motor, the double-headed threaded rod is rotatably installed in the slide groove, the double-headed threaded rod passes through two sliders, the double-headed threaded rod is threadedly connected to the two sliders, the two sliders are arranged opposite to each other, and a motor is fixedly installed on one side of the workbench, and the output end of the motor is transmission connected to the double-headed threaded rod.

[0012] Preferably, a base plate is provided at the bottom of the workbench, and screws are provided on the four sides of the top of the base plate, the screws pass through the top of the workbench and the base plate, and the screws are threadedly connected to the top of the workbench and the base plate, and a first mounting groove is provided in the middle of both sides of the base plate, and a dual-axis motor is fixedly installed in the two mounting grooves, and a second mounting groove is provided on both sides of the two dual-axis motors, and a first bevel gear is provided on one side of the two second mounting grooves close to the first mounting groove, and the output end of the dual-axis motor is rotatably connected to the first bevel gear, and a second bevel gear is fixedly installed on one end of the four screws close to the second mounting groove, and the first bevel gear is meshed with the second bevel gear.

[0013] Preferably, bearing seats are provided at the top and bottom ends of the four screw rods, and the four screw rods are threadedly connected to the bearing seats.

[0014] To summarize, the present application includes the following beneficial technical effects: the airbag can be used to clamp the workpiece on the workbench, and can also be adaptively adjusted according to the different shapes and sizes of the workpiece to meet the clamping needs of a variety of different workpieces, while preventing the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate from scratching the surface of the workpiece. The first air pipe and the air blow pipe can be used to blow away dust on the surface of the workbench to prevent dust and impurities from contaminating the surface of the workpiece, thereby affecting the processing accuracy and product quality, reducing the time and cost of cleaning and maintenance, and improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of the application;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the application;

[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional cross-sectional structure of a base plate of an application embodiment;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional cross-sectional structure of the splint of the application embodiment.

[0019] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. workbench; 2. motor; 3. support frame; 4. first clamping plate; 5. air bag; 6. hydraulic cylinder; 7. support plate; 8. air pump; 9. second clamping plate; 10. first air pipe; 11. second air pipe; 12. bearing seat; 13. screw rod; 14. bottom plate; 15. through hole; 16. slider; 17. double-headed threaded rod; 18. dual-axis motor; 19. first bevel gear; 20. second bevel gear; 21. connecting pipe; 22. air blowing pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 This application is described in further detail.

[0021] The present application embodiment discloses a vertical fixture. Figure 1-4, a vertical tool fixture, comprising a workbench 1, support plates 7 are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the workbench 1, hydraulic cylinders 6 are fixedly installed on the two sides of the support plates 7 away from the workbench 1, second clamps 9 are arranged on the two sides of the support plates 7 close to the workbench 1, the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 6 is transmission-connected with the second clamp 9, a slide groove is arranged in the workbench 1, two sliders 16 are slidably installed in the slide groove, support frames 3 are fixedly installed on the tops of the two sliders 16, first clamps 4 are fixedly installed on the two sides of the support frames 3 close to the workbench 1, air bags 5 are fixedly installed on the two sides of the first clamps 4 and the second clamps 9 close to the workbench 1, air pumps 8 are fixedly installed on the tops of the two first clamps 4 and the second clamps 9, one end of the four air pumps 8 are connected with a second air supply pipe 11, one end of the four second air supply pipes 11 are connected with the top of the air bag 5, and connecting pipes 21 are fixedly installed inside the two first clamps 4 and the second clamps 9, The interior of the connecting pipe 21 is hollow, and one end of the four air pumps 8 is connected to a first air pipe 10, and the four first air pipes 10 all penetrate the first clamp plate 4 and the second clamp plate 9, and the four first air pipes 10 are connected to the connecting pipe 21. The bottoms of the four connecting pipes 21 are connected to multiple blowing pipes 22, and the multiple blowing pipes 22 all penetrate the first clamp plate 4 and the second clamp plate 9, and the blowing pipes 22 are connected to the first clamp plate 4 and the second clamp plate 9. A driving mechanism is provided in the slide groove; the air bag 5 can be used to clamp the workpiece on the workbench 1, and can also be adaptively adjusted according to the different shapes and sizes of the workpiece to meet the clamping requirements of various different workpieces, while preventing the first clamp plate 4 and the second clamp plate 9 from scratching the workpiece surface. The dust on the surface of the workbench 1 can be blown away by the first air pipe 10 and the blowing pipe 22 to prevent dust and impurities from contaminating the workpiece surface, thereby affecting the processing accuracy and product quality, reducing the time and cost of cleaning and maintenance, and improving work efficiency.

[0022] Reference Figure 2 A through hole 15 is provided at the top of the slide groove, and the support frame 3 is slidably matched with the through hole 15, so that the support frame 3 can slide in the through hole 15, thereby clamping the workpiece.

[0023] Reference Figure 2 The driving mechanism includes a double-headed threaded rod 17 and a motor 2. The double-headed threaded rod 17 is rotatably installed in the slide groove. The double-headed threaded rod 17 passes through two sliders 16. The double-headed threaded rod 17 is threadedly connected to the two sliders 16. The two sliders 16 are arranged opposite to each other. The motor 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the workbench 1. The output end of the motor 2 is transmission-connected with the double-headed threaded rod 17, which can drive the two sliders 16 to move closer to or away from each other, thereby driving the two support frames 3 to move closer to or away from each other.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-3 A bottom plate 14 is provided at the bottom of the workbench 1, and screws 13 are provided on the four sides of the top of the bottom plate 14. The screws 13 penetrate the top of the workbench 1 and the bottom plate 14, and the screws 13 are threadedly connected to the top of the workbench 1 and the bottom plate 14. The middle parts of both sides of the bottom plate 14 are provided with first mounting grooves, and dual-axis motors 18 are fixedly installed in the two mounting grooves. Second mounting grooves are provided on both sides of the two dual-axis motors 18. A first bevel gear 19 is provided on one side of the two second mounting grooves close to the first mounting groove, and the output end of the dual-axis motor 18 is rotatably connected to the first bevel gear 19. The ends of the four screws 13 close to the second mounting grooves are fixedly installed with second bevel gears 20, and the first bevel gear 19 is meshed with the second bevel gear 20. The two screws 13 are of the same model, and the two screws 13 rotate in the same direction. The two first bevel gears 19 and the second bevel gear 20 are of the same model and rotate in the same direction, which can drive the workbench 1 to automatically lift up and down.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-3 The top and bottom ends of the four screw rods 13 are provided with bearing seats 12, and the four screw rods 13 are threadedly connected to the bearing seats 12, so that the screw rods 13 can be limited.

[0026] The implementation principle of a vertical fixture of the embodiment of the present application is as follows: when in use, the workpiece is placed on the workbench 1, and then the hydraulic cylinder 6 and the motor 2 are started, the hydraulic cylinder 6 drives the two second clamping plates 9 to approach each other, and at the same time the motor 2 drives the double-headed threaded rod 17 to rotate, the double-headed threaded rod 17 drives the two sliders 16 to approach each other, the two sliders 16 drive the two support frames 3 to approach each other, the two support frames 3 drive the two first clamping plates 4 to approach each other, and at the same time the air pump 8 is started, the air pump 8 supplies air to the airbag 5 through the second air supply pipe 11, so as to clamp the workpiece, and can also be adaptively adjusted according to the different shapes and sizes of the workpiece to meet the clamping requirements of a variety of different workpieces, and then the air pump 8 is started. The pump 8 supplies gas to the first gas pipe 10, and the first gas pipe 10 supplies the gas to the inside of the connecting pipe 21, and then supplies the gas to multiple blowing pipes 22 through the connecting pipe 21, so that the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 9 can blow off the dust on the surface of the workbench 1 while moving. Then the two double-axis motors 18 can be started, and the double-axis motors 18 drive the first bevel gears 19 at both ends to rotate. The rotation of the four first bevel gears 19 drives the second bevel gears 20 to rotate. The rotation of the four second bevel gears 20 drives the four screws 13 to rotate. The bearing seat 12 limits the top and bottom of the screw 13. The rotation of the four screws 13 drives the workbench 1 to move up and down, thereby driving the workbench 1 to achieve automatic lifting.

[0027] Finally, a few points should be explained: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, which may refer to mechanical connection or electrical connection, or internal communication between two components, or direct connection. "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may change;

[0028] Secondly: In the drawings of the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model, only the structures related to the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model are involved, and other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other;

[0029] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A vertical fixture, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: Support plates (7) are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the workbench (1), and hydraulic cylinders (6) are fixedly installed on the sides of the two support plates (7) away from the workbench (1). Second clamping plates (9) are arranged on the sides of the two support plates (7) close to the workbench (1), and the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (6) is transmission-connected with the second clamping plate (9). A slide groove is arranged in the workbench (1), and two sliders (16) are slidably installed in the slide groove. Support frames (3) are fixedly installed on the tops of the two sliders (16). First clamping plates (4) are fixedly installed on the sides of the two support frames (3) close to the workbench (1), and air bags (5) are fixedly installed on the sides of the two first clamping plates (4) and the second clamping plates (9) close to the workbench (1). Air pumps (8) are fixedly installed on the tops of the two first clamping plates (4) and the second clamping plates (9). The four air bags (5) are fixedly installed on the tops of the two first clamping plates (4) and the second clamping plates (9). One end of each pump (8) is connected to a second air delivery pipe (11), one end of each of the four second air delivery pipes (11) is connected to the top of the airbag (5), a connecting pipe (21) is fixedly installed inside each of the two first clamps (4) and the second clamp (9), the inside of the connecting pipe (21) is hollow, one end of each of the four air pumps (8) is connected to a first air delivery pipe (10), the four first air delivery pipes (10) pass through the first clamp (4) and the second clamp (9), and the four first air delivery pipes (10) are connected to the connecting pipe (21), the bottom of each of the four connecting pipes (21) is connected to a plurality of air blowing pipes (22), the plurality of air blowing pipes (22) pass through the first clamp (4) and the second clamp (9), and the air blowing pipes (22) are connected to the first clamp (4) and the second clamp (9), and a driving mechanism is provided in the slide groove.

2. A vertical fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through hole (15) is provided at the top of the slide groove, and the support frame (3) is slidably matched with the through hole (15).

3. A vertical fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises a double-headed threaded rod (17) and a motor (2); the double-headed threaded rod (17) is rotatably mounted in the slide groove; the double-headed threaded rod (17) passes through two sliders (16); the double-headed threaded rod (17) is threadedly connected to the two sliders (16); the two sliders (16) are arranged opposite to each other; a motor (2) is fixedly mounted on one side of the workbench (1); and the output end of the motor (2) is drivingly connected to the double-headed threaded rod (17).

4. A vertical fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: A base plate (14) is provided at the bottom of the workbench (1), and screw rods (13) are provided on four sides of the top of the base plate (14), and the screw rods (13) penetrate the top of the base plate (14) of the workbench (1), and the screw rods (13) are threadedly connected to the top of the workbench (1) and the base plate (14). A first mounting groove is provided in the middle of both sides of the base plate (14), and a double-axis motor (18) is fixedly installed in each of the two mounting grooves, and a second mounting groove is provided on both sides of the two double-axis motors (18), and a first bevel gear (19) is provided on one side of the two second mounting grooves close to the first mounting groove, and the output end of the double-axis motor (18) is rotatably connected to the first bevel gear (19), and a second bevel gear (20) is fixedly installed on one end of the four screw rods (13) close to the second mounting groove, and the first bevel gear (19) is meshed with the second bevel gear (20).

5. A vertical fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top ends and bottom ends of the four screw rods (13) are each provided with a bearing seat (12), and the four screw rods (13) are each threadedly connected to the bearing seat (12).

Citation Information

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    CN217371474U

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