Tool for vertical installation and torque detection of automobile half shaft

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile half shaft vertical installation and torque detection tool, which is used for assembling a half shaft into a steering knuckle, and comprises a bearing table, a positioning module, an auxiliary installation module and a blanking module, the positioning module and the auxiliary mounting module are arranged on the bearing table, and the discharging module is adjacent to the bearing table. The positioning module is adjacent to the auxiliary assembly module, and the discharging module is connected with the auxiliary assembly module; the positioning module positions the steering claw; the auxiliary assembly module fixes the half shaft to be vertically assembled into the steering knuckle and assists an external torque measuring device to detect the torque of the half shaft. And the blanking module moves out the assembled and detected half shaft to a specified position. According to the utility model, a vertical mounting mode is adopted, and the half shaft is quickly mounted in the steering knuckle by utilizing the dead weight of the half shaft, so that the concentricity of the half shaft and the steering knuckle is ensured; the outer spline teeth of the half shaft can easily extend downwards to the bottom of the inner spline teeth of the steering knuckle, and the assembly precision is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile auxiliary equipment, in particular to a vertical installation tool for an automobile half-axle. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, during the auxiliary assembly of automobile parts, the half shaft and the steering clevis need to be auxiliary assembled, that is, the external spline teeth on the half shaft side are installed into the internal spline teeth of the steering clevis. For the convenience of installation, horizontal installation is usually adopted. This auxiliary assembly method easily leads to eccentricity between the half shaft and the steering clevis. Summary of the invention

[0003] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tool is provided, which is used to assemble the half-axle into the steering horn, and includes: a supporting platform, a positioning module, an auxiliary assembly module and a blanking module;

[0004] The positioning module and the auxiliary assembly module are arranged on the supporting platform, and the unloading module is arranged adjacent to the supporting platform;

[0005] The positioning module is adjacent to the auxiliary assembly module, and the unloading module is connected to the auxiliary assembly module;

[0006] The positioning module locates the steering horn;

[0007] The auxiliary module fixes the half shaft to be vertically assembled into the steering horn and assists the external torque measuring device to detect the torque of the half shaft;

[0008] The unloading module moves the assembled and inspected half-axle to the specified position.

[0009] Furthermore, the positioning module includes: a positioning chuck, the positioning chuck is arranged on the supporting platform, and the positioning chuck supports the positioning steering horn.

[0010] Furthermore, detection holes are provided through the positioning chuck and the table surface of the supporting table, and the torque measuring device detects the torque of the half shaft through the detection holes.

[0011] Furthermore, the auxiliary module includes:

[0012] A mounting frame, the mounting frame is fixed on the supporting platform;

[0013] A clamping piece, the clamping piece is fixed on the mounting frame, and the clamping piece clamps and fixes the half shaft;

[0014] A stop assembly is arranged on the mounting frame and connected to the half shaft to limit the rotation of the half shaft.

[0015] Further, the clamping member is a toggle clamp.

[0016] Further, the stop assembly comprises: a guide rail, a slider and a stop sleeve;

[0017] The guide rail is fixed on the mounting frame in a vertical direction and is arranged above the clamping member;

[0018] The slider is slidably arranged on the guide rail, a stop hole is arranged in the vertical direction of the slider, and a plurality of stop grooves are arranged around the stop hole on the top surface of the slider;

[0019] The stop sleeve is provided with spline inner teeth inside, and the spline inner teeth are matched with the spline outer teeth of the half shaft. The bottom side wall of the stop sleeve is provided with a plurality of protrusions, and the plurality of protrusions are matched with the plurality of stop grooves one by one respectively.

[0020] Furthermore, the stop assembly also includes: a nitrogen spring, a plurality of positioning holes and a fixing plate;

[0021] Both ends of the nitrogen spring are connected to the slider and the mounting frame respectively, and the nitrogen spring supports the slider;

[0022] A plurality of positioning holes are arranged on the mounting frame along the vertical direction;

[0023] The fixing plate is connected with the slider, and a fixing piece is arranged on the fixing plate. The fixing piece is opposite to the positioning hole, and the fixing piece is inserted into the positioning hole to limit the movement of the slider.

[0024] Further, the unloading module comprises: a hanger, a rotating plate, a clamping cylinder and a driving cylinder;

[0025] The hanger is arranged adjacent to the supporting platform and connected with the auxiliary installation module;

[0026] The driving cylinder is rotatably arranged on the hanger;

[0027] One end of the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the hanger, and the other end is rotatably connected to the output end of the driving cylinder;

[0028] The clamping cylinder is fixed on the rotating plate, and the clamping cylinder clamps and fixes the half-shaft that has been assembled and tested;

[0029] The driving cylinder extends to drive the rotating plate and the half shaft to rotate.

[0030] According to the automobile half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tooling of the embodiment of the utility model, a vertical installation method is adopted, and the half-axle is quickly installed into the steering clasp by utilizing its own weight, thereby ensuring the concentricity of the half-axle and the steering clasp; the half-axle spline outer teeth can easily reach the bottom of the spline inner teeth of the steering clasp, thereby improving the assembly accuracy.

[0031] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary, and are intended to provide further explanation of the technology as claimed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the auxiliary module of the vertical installation and torque detection tooling of the automobile half-axle according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 3 A bottom view of a support platform for vertical installation of a half-axle of an automobile and a torque detection tool according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a stop sleeve of a vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tooling according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of a blanking module of a vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tooling according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 6 It is a side view of a blanking module of a tooling for vertical installation and torque detection of an automobile half-axle according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the present invention.

[0039] First, combine Figures 1 to 6 The invention describes an automobile half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tooling according to an embodiment of the utility model, which is used to assemble the half-axle into a steering clevis and has a wide range of application scenarios.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the automobile half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tooling of the embodiment of the utility model comprises: a supporting platform 1, a positioning module, an auxiliary installation module 3 and a blanking module 4.

[0041] Specifically, Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the positioning module and the auxiliary assembly module 3 are arranged on the support platform 1, and the unloading module 4 is arranged adjacent to the support platform 1. Multiple positioning modules and auxiliary assembly modules 3 can be arranged on the support platform 1, so as to facilitate the simultaneous assembly of multiple half-axles; the positioning module is arranged adjacent to the auxiliary assembly module 3, and the unloading module 4 is connected with the auxiliary assembly module 3; the positioning module positions the steering horn; the auxiliary assembly module 3 fixes the half-axle to be vertically assembled into the steering horn, and assists the external torque measuring device to detect the torque of the half-axle; the unloading module 4 moves the assembled and tested half-axle to the specified position. The positioning module can accurately position the steering horn, and the auxiliary assembly module 3 can ensure that the half-axle is vertically assembled into the steering horn, and the self-weight of the half-axle is used to realize the meshing of the outer teeth of the half-axle and the inner teeth of the steering horn, thereby ensuring the precision and accuracy of the assembly; by detecting the torque of the half-axle through the external torque measuring device, the real-time monitoring and control of the assembly quality can be realized to ensure that the product meets the quality standards.

[0042] Further, if Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the positioning module includes: a positioning chuck 2, the positioning chuck 2 is arranged on the supporting platform 1, and the positioning chuck 2 supports the positioning steering horn. Through the positioning chuck 2, the worker can place the steering horn in the correct position more quickly, reduce human errors, improve the efficiency and speed of assembly, and improve the safety of the assembly process.

[0043] Further, if Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, a detection hole 5 is provided through the positioning chuck 2 and the table surface of the supporting table 1, and the torque measuring device detects the torque of the half shaft through the detection hole 5, which is convenient and quick.

[0044] Further, if Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the auxiliary module 3 includes: a mounting frame 31, the mounting frame 31 is fixed on the supporting platform 1, and the mounting frame 31 provides a stable support foundation by being fixed on the supporting platform 1, thereby ensuring the stability of the entire auxiliary module 3; a clamping member 32, the clamping member 32 is an elbow clamp, and the clamping member 32 is fixed on the mounting frame 31, and the clamping member 32 clamps and fixes the half-shaft to prevent it from moving or shaking during the assembly process, thereby ensuring the stability and accuracy of the assembly; a stop assembly, the stop assembly is arranged on the mounting frame 31 and connected to the half-shaft to limit the rotation of the half-shaft for torque detection.

[0045] Further, if Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the stop assembly includes: a guide rail 33, a slider 34 and a stop sleeve 35; the guide rail 33 is fixed on the mounting frame 31 in the vertical direction and is arranged above the clamping member 32; the slider 34 is slidably arranged on the guide rail 33 for easy position adjustment, and a stop hole 341 is provided in the vertical direction of the slider 34. When detecting torque, the stop hole 341 passes through the half shaft, and a plurality of stop grooves 342 are provided on the top surface of the slider 34 around the stop hole 341; the stop sleeve 35 has spline internal teeth inside, and the spline internal teeth are adapted to the spline external teeth of the half shaft, and the bottom side wall of the stop sleeve 35 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 351, and the plurality of protrusions 351 are respectively matched with the plurality of stop grooves 342. When it is necessary to detect torque, the stop sleeve 35 is sleeved on the top of the half shaft, and the protrusions 351 on the bottom side wall of the stop sleeve 35 are correspondingly engaged with the stop grooves 342 to limit the rotation of the half shaft.

[0046] Further, if Figures 1 to 6As shown, in this embodiment, the stop assembly further includes: a nitrogen spring 36, a plurality of positioning holes and a fixing plate 37; the two ends of the nitrogen spring 36 are respectively connected to the slider 34 and the mounting frame 31, the nitrogen spring 36 supports the slider 34, and the slider 34 can be stably stopped at the two ends of the guide rail 33 through the elastic force of the nitrogen spring 36; a plurality of positioning holes are arranged on the mounting frame 31 along the vertical direction; the fixing plate 37 is connected to the slider 34, and a fixing member 371 is provided on the fixing plate 37, the fixing member 371 is a bolt, the fixing member 371 is opposite to the positioning hole, and the fixing member 371 is inserted into the positioning hole to limit the movement of the slider 34. When the position of the slider 34 needs to be adjusted, it is only necessary to slide the slider 34 up and down and make the fixing member 371 connect with the corresponding positioning hole, which is convenient for adjustment.

[0047] Further, if Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the unloading module 4 includes: a hanger 41, a rotating plate 42, a clamping cylinder 43 and a driving cylinder 44; the hanger 41 is connected to an external electric hoist, which drives the hanger 41 to move, and the hanger 41 is arranged adjacent to the support platform 1 and connected to the auxiliary module 3; the driving cylinder 44 is rotatably arranged on the hanger 41; one end of the rotating plate 42 is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the hanger 41, and the other end is rotatably connected to the output end of the driving cylinder 44; the clamping cylinder 43 is fixed on the rotating plate 42, and the clamping cylinder 43 clamps and fixes the semi-axle that has been assembled and tested; the driving cylinder 44 extends out, driving the rotating plate 42 and the semi-axle to rotate, so that the assembled semi-axle changes from a vertical state to a horizontal state, which is convenient for placement in a designated position. Automated unloading reduces manpower input, human errors and operating costs, and improves safety.

[0048] During assembly, the worker takes out the steering clevis and places it in the positioning chuck 2 for positioning and fixing, and slides the slider 34 to the highest position of the guide rail 33; clamps the half shaft through the external clamp, inserts the spline external teeth at the lower end of the half shaft into the spline internal teeth of the steering clevis, and then clamps and fixes it with the elbow clamp; manually operates the slider 34 to move so that the stop hole 341 of the slider 34 passes through the half shaft; the worker pre-tightens the bottom bolt of the steering clevis by about 80N·m through the detection hole 5 at the bottom of the support platform 1, and then tightens the stop hole 341 to prevent the stop hole 341 from passing through the half shaft; The sleeve 35 is sleeved on the top of the half-shaft to limit the rotation of the half-shaft, and an external torque measuring device is used to perform a 180N·m torque test; after the test is completed, the stop sleeve 35 is removed, and the slider 34 is manually moved up to the highest position so that the slider 34 is separated from the half-shaft; the hanger 41 is manually operated to move to the assembled half-shaft, the clamping cylinder 43 clamps the half-shaft, the toggle clamp is released, and the drive cylinder 44 drives the rotating plate 42 and the half-shaft to rotate 90° to a horizontal state, and then the hanger 41 is operated to place the half-shaft at the specified position to complete the unloading.

[0049] Above, refer to Figures 1 to 6The present invention describes an automobile half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tooling according to an embodiment of the utility model. The half-axle is installed vertically and its own weight is utilized to quickly install the half-axle into the steering clasp, thereby ensuring the concentricity of the half-axle and the steering clasp. The outer teeth of the half-axle spline can easily reach the bottom of the inner teeth of the spline of the steering clasp, thereby improving the assembly accuracy.

[0050] It should be noted that, in this specification, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprises..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0051] Although the content of the utility model has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be appreciated that the above description should not be considered as a limitation of the utility model. After reading the above content, various modifications and substitutions of the utility model will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be limited by the attached claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tool, used to assemble the half-axle into the steering clevis, characterized in that: Contains: supporting platform, positioning module, auxiliary assembly module and unloading module; The positioning module and the auxiliary assembly module are arranged on the supporting platform, and the unloading module is arranged adjacent to the supporting platform; The positioning module is arranged adjacent to the auxiliary assembly module, and the blanking module is connected to the auxiliary assembly module; The positioning module positions the steering horn; The auxiliary module fixes the half shaft to be vertically assembled into the steering horn, and assists the external torque measuring device to detect the torque of the half shaft; The unloading module moves the semi-axle that has been assembled and tested to a specified position.

2. The vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tool as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning module comprises: a positioning chuck, the positioning chuck is arranged on the supporting platform, and the positioning chuck supports and positions the steering horn.

3. The vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tool as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning chuck and the table surface of the supporting table are penetrated with detection holes, and the torque measuring device detects the torque of the half-shaft through the detection holes.

4. The vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tool as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary assembly module comprises: A mounting frame, the mounting frame being fixed on the supporting platform; A clamping member, the clamping member is fixed on the mounting frame, and the clamping member clamps and fixes the half shaft; A stop assembly is arranged on the mounting frame and connected to the half shaft to limit the rotation of the half shaft.

5. The vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tool as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping member is a toggle clamp.

6. The vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tool as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The stop assembly comprises: a guide rail, a slider and a stop sleeve; The guide rail is fixed on the mounting frame in a vertical direction and is arranged above the clamping member; The slider is slidably arranged on the guide rail, a stop hole is arranged in the vertical direction of the slider, and a plurality of stop grooves are arranged around the stop hole on the top surface of the slider; The stop sleeve has internal spline teeth inside, and the internal spline teeth are matched with the external spline teeth of the half shaft. The bottom side wall of the stop sleeve is provided with a plurality of protrusions, and the plurality of protrusions are matched with the plurality of stop grooves one by one respectively.

7. The vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tool as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The stop assembly also includes: a nitrogen spring, a plurality of positioning holes and a fixing plate; The two ends of the nitrogen spring are respectively connected to the slider and the mounting frame, and the nitrogen spring supports the slider; The plurality of positioning holes are arranged on the mounting frame along the vertical direction; The fixing plate is connected to the slider, a fixing piece is arranged on the fixing plate, the fixing piece is opposite to the positioning hole, and the fixing piece is inserted into the positioning hole to limit the movement of the slider.

8. The vehicle half-axle vertical installation and torque detection tool as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading module comprises: a hanger, a rotating plate, a clamping cylinder and a driving cylinder; The hanger is arranged adjacent to the supporting platform and connected with the auxiliary installation module; The driving cylinder is rotatably arranged on the hanger; One end of the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the hanger, and the other end is rotatably connected to the output end of the driving cylinder; The clamping cylinder is fixed on the rotating plate, and the clamping cylinder clamps and fixes the half-shaft that has been assembled and tested; The driving cylinder extends out to drive the rotating plate and the half shaft to rotate.

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