Flexible clamp

By designing a positioning mechanism in the flexible fixture, the rapid disassembly and angle adjustment of the flexible fixture body is achieved, which solves the problems of parts damage and inconvenient fixed connection after use of the fixture, improves the clamping effect and reduces the maintenance frequency.

CN222857732UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-13CHENGDU SHANYAN PRECISION MACHINERY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421438821.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-24
Publication Date
2025-05-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-24

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Technical Problem

After a long time of use of flexible fixtures, the clamping parts in the fixtures will be damaged or cannot be used flexibly, which will affect the clamping effect. At the same time, the fixed connection method is not convenient for disassembly and assembly and replacement.

Method used

A flexible fixture including a base, a cylinder, a transmission plate and a positioning mechanism is designed. Through the setting of the positioning mechanism, the flexible fixture body is quickly disassembled and assembling and angle adjustment, and the clamping effect is improved.

Benefits of technology

Through the setting of the positioning mechanism, the rapid disassembly and angle adjustment of the flexible fixture body is realized, which improves the clamping effect and reduces the frequency of maintenance and replacement.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of flexible clamps, and particularly relates to a flexible clamp which comprises a base. The top of the base is fixedly connected with an air cylinder, and the output end of the air cylinder is fixedly connected with a transmission plate. Through the arrangement of the positioning mechanism, the flexible clamp body can be conveniently and rapidly disassembled and assembled, the placing angle of the flexible clamp body can be replaced, the clamping effect of the flexible clamp body can be improved, the end, located outside, of a poke rod is pulled, the poke rod drives a limiting block to move, and the end, located in a clamping groove, of the limiting block is moved out of the clamping groove; limiting of the positioning block is relieved, the flexible clamp body is taken down to be replaced and overhauled, then the overhauled or new flexible clamp body is placed in the positioning groove, the placing angle of the flexible interval body can be changed according to needs, the positioning block is inserted into the positioning groove, under the pressure of the spring, the limiting block is reset, one end of the limiting block penetrates through the positioning hole, and the flexible clamp body is taken down to be replaced and overhauled. And then the flexible clamp body is inserted into the clamping groove, and replacement of the flexible clamp body is completed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of flexible clamps, in particular to a flexible clamp. Background Art

[0002] A fixture refers to a device used to fix the processing object in the mechanical manufacturing process so that it occupies the correct position for construction or inspection. When clamping thin-walled parts, due to the thin wall thickness and weak rigidity of thin-walled parts, the thin-walled parts are easily broken when clamped with traditional fixtures, and special flexible fixtures are required for clamping.

[0003] When the flexible clamp is in use, a plurality of movable shaping rods are arranged inside. The shaping rods are connected to the clamp housing by elastic connectors. When the clamp approaches an irregular workpiece, the shaping rods can be fully released from the workpiece under the action of the elastic connection, making it convenient to stably clamp the workpiece.

[0004] After long-term use, the clamping parts in the flexible clamp will be damaged or cannot be used flexibly, affecting the clamping effect of the flexible clamp. The flexible clamp is usually fixed to the output end of the cylinder by bolts, which is not convenient for disassembly and replacement; therefore, a flexible clamp is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to make up for the shortcomings of the existing technology and solve the problem that after long-term use, the clamping parts in the flexible clamp will be damaged or cannot be used flexibly, affecting the clamping effect of the flexible clamp, and the flexible clamp is usually fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder by bolts, which is not convenient for disassembly and replacement, a flexible clamp is proposed.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is as follows: the flexible clamp described in the utility model comprises a base; a cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the base, a transmission plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder, a flexible clamp body is arranged on the top of the base, a positioning block is fixedly connected to one side of the flexible clamp body, and a positioning hole is opened on one side of the positioning block;

[0007] The transmission plate is provided with a positioning mechanism, and the positioning mechanism includes a positioning groove provided on the top of the transmission plate, the inner side wall of the positioning groove is provided with a limiting groove, a limiting block is slidably connected in the limiting groove, one end of the limiting block is elastically connected to the inner side wall of the limiting groove through a spring, the other end of the limiting block extends out of the limiting groove and is inserted into a card slot provided on the inner side wall of the positioning groove, the limit block is fixedly connected with a toggle rod at one end close to the spring, the other end of the toggle rod passes through the transmission plate and is connected to the outside world, through the setting of the positioning mechanism, the flexible clamp body can be quickly disassembled and assembled, and the placement angle of the flexible clamp body can be changed, which can improve the clamping effect of the flexible clamp body.

[0008] Preferably, a positioning plate is fixedly connected to the top of the base, an adjustment groove is opened on one side of the positioning plate, a screw rod is rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the adjusting groove, a transmission block is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the screw rod, a screw rod extends from one end of the transmission block and is fixedly connected to a support plate, the top end of the screw rod passes through the positioning plate and is connected to the outside, and through the cooperation of the positioning plate, the screw rod and the support plate, the transmission block and the support plate can be driven to move up by rotating the screw rod, thereby providing auxiliary support for the parts before clamping them.

[0009] Preferably, an anti-slip protrusion is provided on the top of the support plate, and a toggle block is fixedly connected to the top of the screw rod. The toggle block is provided to facilitate the screw rod to rotate by rotating the toggle block.

[0010] Preferably, an iron block is fixedly connected to one side of the flexible clamp away from the positioning block, and a magnetic block is magnetically attracted to one side of the iron block away from the flexible clamp. Through the cooperation between the iron block and the magnetic block, the debris generated during the parts processing can be magnetically adsorbed on the magnetic block to prevent the debris generated during the processing from entering the flexible clamp body, affecting its operation and reducing the frequency of its maintenance and replacement.

[0011] Preferably, a slide groove is provided on the top of the base, a slider is slidably connected in the slide groove, the top of the slider extends out of the slide groove and is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission plate, and the cooperation between the slide groove and the slider can assist in positioning the movement of the transmission plate.

[0012] Preferably, the end of the toggle rod located at the outside is fixedly connected to a knob, and the outer wall of the knob is provided with anti-slip grooves. Through the setting of the knob, the toggle rod can be easily moved by pulling the knob.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the base is provided with anti-slip protrusions, both sides of the base are fixedly connected with mounting blocks, and the top of the mounting blocks is provided with mounting holes. The setting of the mounting blocks facilitates the installation of the base at the parts processing site.

[0014] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0015] 1. The utility model provides a flexible clamp. Through the setting of the positioning mechanism, the flexible clamp body can be quickly disassembled and assembled, and the placement angle of the flexible clamp body can be replaced, which can improve the clamping effect of the flexible clamp body. The toggle rod is pulled at the end of the outside, and the toggle rod drives the limit block to move, and the end of the limit block located in the slot is moved out of the slot, and the limit on the positioning block is released, and the flexible clamp body can be removed and replaced for maintenance. Then, the repaired or new flexible clamp body is placed in the positioning slot, and the placement angle of the flexible spacing body can be changed as needed. The positioning block is inserted into the positioning slot. Under the pressure of the spring, the limit block is reset and one end of it passes through the positioning hole, and then inserted into the slot to complete the replacement of the flexible clamp body.

[0016] 2. The utility model provides a flexible clamp, which can drive the transmission block and the support plate to move up by rotating the screw through the cooperation of the positioning plate, the screw and the support plate, and provide auxiliary support for the parts before clamping them. Through the cooperation of the iron block and the magnetic block, the debris generated during the processing of the parts can be magnetically adsorbed on the magnetic block to prevent the debris generated during the processing from entering the body of the flexible clamp, affecting its operation and reducing the frequency of its maintenance and replacement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the flexible clamp body in the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the flexible clamp body in the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the base in the utility model.

[0022] Legend:

[0023] 1. Base; 2. Cylinder; 3. Transmission plate; 4. Flexible clamp body; 5. Positioning block; 6. Positioning mechanism; 61. Positioning slot; 62. Limit block; 63. Spring; 64. Toggle rod; 65. Limit slot; 7. Positioning plate; 8. Screw rod; 9. Support plate; 10. Toggle block; 11. Magnetic block; 12. Knob; 13. Mounting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, 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.

[0025] Specific examples are given below.

[0026] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 The utility model provides a flexible clamp, including a base 1; a cylinder 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 1, a transmission plate 3 is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 2, a flexible clamp body 4 is arranged on the top of the base 1, a positioning block 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the flexible clamp body 4, and a positioning hole is opened on one side of the positioning block 5;

[0027] A positioning mechanism 6 is provided on the transmission plate 3, and the positioning mechanism 6 includes a positioning groove 61 provided on the top of the transmission plate 3, and a limiting groove 65 is provided on the inner side wall of the positioning groove 61, and a limiting block 62 is slidably connected in the limiting groove 65, and one end of the limiting block 62 is elastically connected to the inner side wall of the limiting groove 65 through a spring 63, and the other end of the limiting block 62 extends out of the limiting groove 65 and is inserted into a card groove provided on the inner side wall of the positioning groove 61, and one end of the limiting block 62 close to the spring 63 is fixedly connected to a toggle rod 64, and the other end of the toggle rod 64 passes through the transmission plate 3 and is connected to the outside; when working, through the setting of the positioning mechanism 6, it is convenient to quickly disassemble and assemble the flexible clamp body 4, and the placement angle of the flexible clamp body 4 can be replaced, which can improve the flexibility of the flexible clamp. The clamping effect of the body 4 is improved. That is, when the flexible clamp body 4 needs to be replaced, the toggle rod 64 can be pulled at the end located on the outside, and the toggle rod 64 drives the limit block 62 to move, and makes the end of the limit block 62 located in the slot move out of the slot. At the same time, the limit block 62 applies pressure to the spring 63 to release the limit on the positioning block 5, and the flexible clamp body 4 can be removed and replaced and repaired. Then the repaired or new flexible clamp body 4 is placed in the positioning groove 61, and the placement angle of the flexible spacing body can be changed as needed, and the positioning block 5 can be inserted into the positioning groove 61, and the toggle rod 64 can be released. Under the pressure of the spring 63, the limit block 62 is reset and one end thereof passes through the positioning hole, and then inserted into the slot to complete the replacement of the flexible clamp body 4.

[0028] Further, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the top of the base 1 is fixedly connected with a positioning plate 7, one side of the positioning plate 7 is provided with an adjustment slot, the inner bottom wall of the adjustment slot is rotatably connected with a screw rod 8, the outer wall of the screw rod 8 is threadedly connected with a transmission block, one end of the transmission block extends out of the screw rod 8 and is fixedly connected with a support plate 9, the top end of the screw rod 8 passes through the positioning plate 7 and is connected to the outside. During operation, through the cooperation of the positioning plate 7, the screw rod 8 and the support plate 9, the transmission block and the support plate 9 can be driven to move upward by rotating the screw rod 8, so as to provide auxiliary support for the parts before clamping them.

[0029] Further, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the top of the support plate 9 is provided with an anti-slip protrusion, and the top of the screw rod 8 is fixedly connected with a toggle block 10. During operation, the toggle block 10 is provided to facilitate the screw rod 8 to rotate by rotating the toggle block 10.

[0030] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an iron block is fixedly connected to one side of the flexible clamp away from the positioning block 5, and a magnetic block 11 is magnetically attracted to one side of the iron block away from the flexible clamp. During operation, the iron block cooperates with the magnetic block 11 to facilitate magnetic adsorption of the debris generated during the processing of the parts on the magnetic block 11, so as to prevent the debris generated during the processing from entering the flexible clamp body 4, affecting its operation, and reducing the frequency of its maintenance and replacement.

[0031] Further, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a slide groove is provided at the top of the base 1, a slider is slidably connected in the slide groove, and the top of the slider extends out of the slide groove and is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission plate 3. During operation, the movement of the transmission plate 3 can be assisted in positioning by the cooperation of the slide groove and the slider.

[0032] Further, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the end of the toggle rod 64 located at the outside is fixedly connected to the knob 12, and the outer wall of the knob 12 is provided with anti-slip grooves. During operation, through the setting of the knob 12, it is convenient to drive the toggle rod 64 to move by pulling the knob 12.

[0033] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, the bottom of the base 1 is provided with anti-skid protrusions, and both sides of the base 1 are fixedly connected with mounting blocks 13, and mounting holes are provided on the tops of the mounting blocks 13. During operation, the mounting blocks 13 are provided to facilitate the base 1 to be installed at the parts processing site.

[0034] Working principle: When the flexible clamp body 4 needs to be replaced, the toggle rod 64 can be pulled at the end located on the outside, and the toggle rod 64 drives the limit block 62 to move, and makes the end of the limit block 62 located in the slot move out of the slot. At the same time, the limit block 62 applies pressure to the spring 63 to release the limit on the positioning block 5, and then the flexible clamp body 4 can be removed and replaced and repaired. Then the repaired or new flexible clamp body 4 is placed in the positioning groove 61, and the placement angle of the flexible spacing body can be changed as needed. The positioning block 5 can be inserted into the positioning groove 61, the toggle rod 64 is released, and under the pressure of the spring 63, the limit block 62 is reset and one end thereof passes through the positioning hole, and then inserted into the slot to complete the replacement of the flexible clamp body 4.

[0035] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected.

Claims

1. A flexible clamp, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (1); a cylinder (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (1); a transmission plate (3) is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder (2); a flexible clamp body (4) is arranged on the top of the base (1); a positioning block (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the flexible clamp body (4); and a positioning hole is provided on one side of the positioning block (5); The transmission plate (3) is provided with a positioning mechanism (6), the positioning mechanism (6) comprising a positioning groove (61) provided at the top of the transmission plate (3), a limiting groove (65) provided on the inner side wall of the positioning groove (61), a limiting block (62) slidably connected in the limiting groove (65), one end of the limiting block (62) being elastically connected to the inner side wall of the limiting groove (65) through a spring (63), the other end of the limiting block (62) extending out of the limiting groove (65) and inserted into a clamping groove provided on the inner side wall of the positioning groove (61), one end of the limiting block (62) close to the spring (63) being fixedly connected to a toggle rod (64), the other end of the toggle rod (64) passing through the transmission plate (3) and communicating with the outside.

2. A flexible clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning plate (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (1), an adjustment groove is provided on one side of the positioning plate (7), a screw rod (8) is rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the adjustment groove, a transmission block is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the screw rod (8), one end of the transmission block extends out of the screw rod (8) and is fixedly connected to a support plate (9), and the top end of the screw rod (8) passes through the positioning plate (7) and is connected to the outside.

3. A flexible clamp according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the support plate (9) is provided with an anti-slip protrusion, and the top end of the screw rod (8) is fixedly connected with a toggle block (10).

4. A flexible clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that: An iron block is fixedly connected to a side of the flexible clamp away from the positioning block (5), and a magnetic attraction block (11) is magnetically attracted to a side of the iron block away from the flexible clamp.

5. A flexible clamp according to claim 4, characterized in that: A slide groove is provided on the top of the base (1), a sliding block is slidably connected in the slide groove, and the top end of the sliding block extends out of the slide groove and is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission plate (3).

6. A flexible clamp according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the toggle rod (64) located at the outside is fixedly connected to a knob (12), and the outer wall of the knob (12) is provided with anti-slip grooves.

7. A flexible clamp according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the base (1) is provided with an anti-slip protrusion, and both sides of the base (1) are fixedly connected with mounting blocks (13), and the top of the mounting block (13) is provided with a mounting hole.

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