Mounting tool

By designing an installation tool including support components, adapter components and fixed components, the problem of poor accuracy control and low assembly efficiency during the assembly process of the workpiece to be installed is solved, and a more efficient assembly process and better accuracy control are achieved.

CN222891176UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421617664.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-09
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-09

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Technical Problem

The existing workpieces to be installed have poor accuracy control and low assembly efficiency during the assembly process. Especially when the tailgate outer panel is welded with the tailgate lamp plate, the tailgate outer panel is prone to bend, twist and deform, resulting in the inability to guarantee the accuracy.

Method used

An installation tool is designed, including two support components, adapter components and fixing components. The support components are rotatably connected. The fixing components are used to fix and clamp the workpiece to be installed to achieve better accuracy control and efficiency improvement.

Benefits of technology

By using this installation tool, the accuracy of the workpiece to be installed can be better controlled, the assembly efficiency can be improved, manual operation can be reduced, cost-saving, and adapted to workpiece to be installed of different sizes.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an installation tool. The installation tool comprises two supporting assemblies, a switching assembly and a fixing assembly. The first ends of the two supporting assemblies are rotationally connected with the switching assembly. The second end of each supporting assembly is provided with one fixing assembly, and the two fixing assemblies are matched and used for fixing a workpiece to be installed. According to the mounting tool, the first ends of the two supporting assemblies are rotationally connected with the switching assembly, the second end of each supporting assembly is provided with the corresponding fixing assembly, the two fixing assemblies are matched to be used for fixing and clamping the workpiece to be mounted, the workpiece to be mounted is fixed to the mounting tool, and when the workpiece to be mounted is carried and fed, the workpiece to be mounted can be fixed to the mounting tool. The workpiece to be assembled can be loaded only through operation of one person, labor and cost are saved, the precision can be better controlled in the assembling process, the assembling efficiency is improved, the device is simple, light and capable of being repeatedly used, and convenience is provided for follow-up operation personnel to assemble the workpiece to be assembled.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of installation tooling, in particular to an installation tooling. Background Art

[0002] At present, many equipments are assembled through multiple workpieces, but the existing workpieces to be installed are generally directly transported and loaded by manpower during assembly, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, with low assembly efficiency, and is prone to bending, twisting and deformation of the workpieces to be installed; in order to save manpower and improve assembly efficiency, installation tooling is used for the transportation and loading of the workpieces to be installed. For example, the taillights need to be installed on the tailgate outer panel. Since the taillights are deep, the tailgate outer panel cannot be stamped in one piece, so the tailgate outer panel needs to be split into the tailgate outer panel and the taillight panel, and the tailgate outer panel and the taillight panel need to be connected by resistance spot welding. However, based on the design trend of slender taillights, the taillight panel is getting longer and longer, and the middle section of the tailgate outer panel is getting shorter and shorter, resulting in the tailgate outer panel stamping single piece being easily bent, twisted and deformed during transportation and loading before the tailgate outer panel and the taillight panel are welded, resulting in the tailgate outer panel The precision cannot be guaranteed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides an installation tool to solve the problems of poor precision control and low assembly efficiency of the existing tool to be installed during the assembly process.

[0004] An installation tool comprises two supporting components, a transfer component and a fixing component;

[0005] The first ends of the two support assemblies are rotatably connected to the adapter assembly;

[0006] A fixing assembly is installed at the second end of each supporting assembly, and the two fixing assemblies cooperate to fix the workpiece to be mounted.

[0007] Preferably, each of the support assemblies comprises a first support member and a second support member;

[0008] The first end of the first support member is rotatably connected to the adapter assembly, the second end of the first support member is telescopically connected to the first end of the second support member, and the fixing assembly is installed on the second end of the second support member.

[0009] Preferably, the support assembly further comprises a locking assembly, and the locking assembly is arranged at the telescopic connection between the first support member and the second support member, and is used for locking the second support member and the first support member.

[0010] Preferably, the first support member is a first support tube, and the second support member is a second support tube;

[0011] The second end of the first support tube is nested with the first end of the second support tube, and the second support tube can move along the axial direction of the first support tube;

[0012] The locking assembly is arranged on the overlapping portion of the first supporting tube and the second supporting tube.

[0013] Preferably, the locking assembly comprises a fastener;

[0014] The first support member includes a plurality of first fastening holes spaced apart in the axial direction, and / or the second support member includes a plurality of second fastening holes spaced apart in the axial direction; the fastener is passed through the first fastening hole and / or the second fastening hole to lock the second support member and the first support member.

[0015] Preferably, the locking assembly further comprises a fixing plate, and the fixing plate is arranged on the first supporting member or the second supporting member;

[0016] The fastener is inserted into the fixing plate, the first fastening hole and / or the second fastening hole.

[0017] Preferably, the installation tool further comprises a handle, and the handle is arranged on the support assembly.

[0018] Preferably, the fixing assembly comprises a connecting plate, a suction cup and a control structure;

[0019] The first end of the connecting plate is fixed to the second end of the supporting assembly, and the suction cup is mounted on the second end of the connecting plate;

[0020] The control structure is arranged on the supporting assembly, connected to the suction cup, and is used for adjusting the working state of the suction cup.

[0021] Preferably, the control structure includes a switch, an adsorption module and a suction cup control tube, the switch and the adsorption module are both arranged on the support assembly, the switch is connected to the adsorption module, one end of the suction cup control tube is connected to the adsorption module, and the other end of the suction cup control tube is connected to the suction cup.

[0022] Preferably, the adapter assembly comprises a connecting shaft and a locking member;

[0023] The connecting shaft passes through the first ends of the two supporting assemblies, and the locking member is installed on the connecting shaft to lock the two supporting assemblies.

[0024] Preferably, the workpiece to be installed is a tailgate outer panel.

[0025] The installation tool provided in the embodiment of the utility model is used to fix and clamp the workpiece to be installed, so that the assembly is more time-saving and labor-saving, and the precision can be better controlled during the assembly process to improve the assembly efficiency. The installation tool specifically includes two support components, a switching component and a fixing component, the support component serves as a support arm, the switching component serves as a rotating axis for the support component to rotate, and the fixing component is used to fix the workpiece to be installed. During installation, the first ends of the two support assemblies are rotatably connected to the adapter assembly, and a fixing assembly is installed at the second end of each support assembly. The two fixing assemblies can be used to fix and clamp the workpiece to be installed, so that the workpiece to be installed is fixed on the installation tool. When the workpiece to be installed is transported and loaded, only one person is required to complete the loading of the workpiece to be installed, which saves labor and costs, and can better control the accuracy and improve the assembly efficiency during the assembly process. It is simple, light and reusable, which provides convenience for subsequent operators to assemble the workpiece to be installed; the two support assemblies are rotatably connected to the adapter assembly, so that an adjustable angle is formed between the two support assemblies. By rotating the two support assemblies, the size of the adjustable angle between the two support assemblies can be adjusted, so that the positions of the two fixing assemblies can be adjusted to adapt to workpieces of different sizes to be installed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 It is an isometric view of an installation tool in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of adjusting the installation tool in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a practical application diagram of the installation tool in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Among them, 1. Support assembly; 11. First support member; 12. Second support member; 13. Locking assembly; 131. Fastener; 132. Fixing plate; 2. Adapter assembly; 21. Connecting shaft; 22. Locking member; 3. Fixing assembly; 31. Connecting plate; 32. Suction cup; 33. Control structure; 331. Switch; 332. Suction cup control tube; 4. Handle; 5. Tailgate outer panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "radial", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] The utility model embodiment provides an installation tool, referring to Figure 1-4 The installation tool includes two support components 1, an adapter component 2 and a fixing component 3; the first ends of the two support components 1 are rotatably connected to the adapter component 2; a fixing component 3 is installed at the second end of each support component 1, and the two fixing components 3 cooperate to fix the workpiece to be installed.

[0036] As an example, the installation tool is used to fix and clamp the workpiece to be assembled, so that the assembly is more time-saving and labor-saving, and the precision can be better controlled during the assembly process to improve the assembly efficiency. The installation tool specifically includes two support components 1, an adapter component 2 and a fixing component 3, the support component 1 serves as a support arm, the adapter component 2 serves as a rotating axis for the support component 1 to rotate, and the fixing component 3 is used to fix the workpiece to be assembled. During installation, the first ends of the two support components 1 are rotatably connected to the adapter component 2, and a fixing component 3 is installed at the second end of each support component 1. The two fixing components 3 can be used to fix and clamp the workpiece to be installed, so as to fix the workpiece to be installed on the installation tool. When the workpiece to be installed is transported and loaded, only one person is required to complete the loading of the workpiece to be installed, which saves labor and costs, and can better control the accuracy and improve the assembly efficiency during the assembly process. It is simple, light and reusable, which provides convenience for subsequent operators to assemble the workpiece to be installed; the two support components 1 are rotatably connected to the adapter component 2, so that an adjustable angle is formed between the two support components 1. By rotating the two support components 1, the size of the adjustable angle between the two support components 1 can be adjusted, so that the position of the two fixing components 3 can be adjusted to adapt to workpieces of different sizes to be installed.

[0037] For example, the workpiece to be installed is a tailgate outer panel 5, and the first ends of the two support components 1 are rotatably connected to the adapter component 2. Through the adapter component 2, the angle between the two support components 1 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the positions of the two fixing components 3, and can be fixed to the appropriate positions of the tailgate outer panels 5 of different models, compatible with flexible sharing of different models, and reducing costs; the installation tooling can provide part accuracy guarantee for the tailgate outer panel 5 during the installation process, solve the problems of bending, twisting and deformation during the installation process of the tailgate outer panel 5, reduce the scrap rate of parts in the production process, and only one person is required to complete the transportation and installation of the tailgate outer panel 5, saving labor and cost. During the assembly process, the accuracy can be better controlled, the assembly efficiency can be improved, and quick disassembly can be achieved. It is simple, light and reusable.

[0038] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 Each support assembly 1 includes a first support member 11 and a second support member 12; the first end of the first support member 11 is rotatably connected to the adapter assembly 2, the second end of the first support member 11 is telescopically connected to the first end of the second support member 12, and a fixing assembly 3 is installed on the second end of the second support member 12.

[0039] As an example, each support assembly 1 includes a first support member 11 and a second support member 12; during installation, the first end of the first support member 11 is rotatably connected to the adapter assembly 2, and the adapter assembly 2 is rotated with the adapter assembly 2 as the shaft. By rotating the first support member 11, the position of the entire support assembly 1 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the position of the fixing assembly 3 and adjusting the overall length of the installation tool in the open state to adapt to workpieces of different sizes to be installed; the second end of the first support member 11 is telescopically connected to the first end of the second support member 12, and the length of the support assembly 1 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the overall length of the installation tool in the open state; a fixing assembly 3 is installed on the second end of the second support member 12, and the workpiece to be installed can be fixed by the fixing assembly 3, and the workpiece to be installed can be fixed on the installation tool, which provides convenience for the transportation and loading of the workpiece to be installed, and can better control the accuracy during the assembly process and improve the assembly efficiency.

[0040] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support assembly 1 also includes a locking assembly 13, which is arranged at the telescopic connection between the first support member 11 and the second support member 12, and is used to lock the second support member 12 and the first support member 11.

[0041] As an example, the support assembly 1 also includes a locking assembly 13. During installation, the second support member 12 is telescopically connected to the first support member 11. The installation position of the first end of the second support member 12 on the first support member 11 can be adjusted according to the actual size of the workpiece to be installed. The locking assembly 13 is set at the connection between the first support member 11 and the second support member 12 to lock the second support member 12 and the first support member 11, thereby adjusting the length of the support assembly 1 and improving the applicability of this installation tooling.

[0042] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first support member 11 is a first support tube, and the second support member 12 is a second support tube; the second end of the first support tube is nested with the first end of the second support tube, and the second support tube can move along the axial direction of the first support tube; the locking assembly 13 is arranged on the overlapping part of the first support tube and the second support tube.

[0043] As an example, the first support member 11 is introduced as a first support tube, and the second support member 12 is introduced as a second support tube; during installation, the first end of the first support tube is first rotatably installed on the adapter assembly 2; then the second support tube is embedded in the first support tube, and the second support tube can move along the axial direction of the first support tube; or, the first support tube is embedded in the second support tube, and the second support tube can move along the axial direction of the first support tube; it is convenient to adjust the overall length of the support assembly 1. The locking assembly 13 is arranged on the overlapping part of the first support tube and the second support tube, and is used to lock the second support tube and the first support tube, so that the length of the support assembly 1 can be adjusted, and the application range of this installation tool can be improved. Among them, the support tube is a round tube or a square tube.

[0044] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The locking assembly 13 includes a fastener 131; the first support member 11 includes a plurality of first fastening holes spaced apart in the axial direction, and / or the second support member 12 includes a plurality of second fastening holes spaced apart in the axial direction; the fastener 131 is passed through the first fastening hole and / or the second fastening hole to lock the second support member 12 and the first support member 11.

[0045] As an example, the locking assembly 13 includes a fastener 131; there are three design schemes for installation; the first scheme: a plurality of first fastening holes are arranged at intervals along the axial direction on the first support member 11, the second support member 12 is embedded in the first support member 11, the position where the first end of the second support member 12 is connected to the first support member 11 is adjusted, the fastener 131 is inserted into the first fastening hole, and abuts against the corresponding position of the second support member 12 to achieve locking of the second support member 12 and the first support member 11. The second scheme: a plurality of second fastening holes are arranged at intervals along the axial direction on the second support member 12, the second support member 12 is sleeved on the first support member 11, the position where the first end of the second support member 12 is connected to the first support member 11 is adjusted, the fastener 131 is inserted into the second fastening hole, and abuts against the corresponding position of the first support member 11 to achieve locking of the second support member 12 and the first support member 11. The third solution: a plurality of first fastening holes are arranged at intervals along the axial direction on the first support member 11, and a plurality of second fastening holes are arranged at intervals along the axial direction on the second support member 12, the second support member 12 is embedded in the first support member 11, or the second support member 12 is sleeved on the first support member 11; the position where the first end of the second support member 12 is connected to the first support member 11 is adjusted, and the fastener 131 is inserted into the first fastening hole and the second fastening hole to lock the second support member 12 and the first support member 11.

[0046] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 3The locking assembly 13 further includes a fixing plate 132, which is disposed on the first support member 11 or the second support member 12; the fastener 131 is inserted into the fixing plate 132, the first fastening hole and / or the second fastening hole.

[0047] As an example, the locking assembly 13 also includes a fixing plate 132. During installation, when the second support member 12 is embedded in the first support member 11, the fixing plate 132 is arranged on the first support member 11, corresponding to the first fastening hole; when the second support member 12 is inserted into the first support member 11, the fixing plate 132 is arranged on the second support member 12, corresponding to the second fastening hole; then the fastener 131 is inserted into the fixing plate 132, the first fastening hole and / or the second fastening hole, so that the fixing plate 132 acts as a gasket, which can increase the contact area of ​​the fastener 131 and improve the connection reliability. Among them, the fixing plate 132 is a rectangular plate with threads on the plate surface, which can increase the friction force and prevent the fastener 131 from slipping and affecting the fixing reliability.

[0048] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The installation tool also includes a handle 4, which is arranged on the support assembly 1.

[0049] As an example, the installation tool also includes a handle 4, which is arranged on the support assembly 1 and can be fixed by bolts, welding or other methods, so as to provide convenience for operators to carry and use the installation tool. The handle 4 can be set as a square tube in the shape of a cross, which can meet the use requirements and save the production cost.

[0050] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The fixing component 3 includes a connecting plate 31, a suction cup 32, an adsorption module and a control structure 33; the first end of the connecting plate 31 is fixed to the second end of the supporting component 1, and the suction cup 32 is installed on the second end of the connecting plate 31; the control structure 33 is arranged on the supporting component 1, connected to the suction cup 32, and is used to adjust the working state of the suction cup 32.

[0051] As an example, the fixing assembly 3 includes a connecting plate 31, a suction cup 32 and a control structure 33; during installation, the first end of the connecting plate 31 is first fixed to the second end of the supporting assembly 1, and then the suction cup 32 is installed on the second end of the connecting plate 31. The control structure 33 is arranged on the supporting assembly 1 and is connected to the suction cup 32; in this way, the working state of the suction cup 32 is adjusted by the control structure 33 to achieve adsorption and fixation or non-fixation of the workpiece to be mounted. When the suction cup 32 is working, suction is generated at the suction cup 32, which can adsorb the workpiece to be mounted and install it on this installation tool; when the suction cup 32 is not working, the suction at the suction cup 32 is released to achieve the rapid removal of the workpiece to be mounted from this installation tool. Among them, the suction cup 32 is a bearing structure that can rotate adaptively and can match different surfaces of the workpiece to be mounted.

[0052] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The control structure 33 includes a switch 331, an adsorption module and a suction cup control tube 332. The switch 331 and the adsorption module are both arranged on the support assembly 1. The switch 331 is connected to the adsorption module, one end of the suction cup control tube 332 is connected to the adsorption module, and the other end of the suction cup control tube 332 is connected to the suction cup 32.

[0053] As an example, the control structure 33 includes a switch 331, an adsorption module and a suction cup control tube 332. During installation, the switch 331 is set on the support component 1, specifically on one side of the handle 4, so that the operator can press the switch 331. The adsorption module is set on the support component 1 and connected to the switch 331. One end of the suction cup control tube 332 is connected to the adsorption module, and the other end of the suction cup control tube 332 is connected to the suction cup 32. The switch 331 can control the working state of the adsorption module, thereby controlling the working state of the suction cup 32 through the suction cup control tube 332 to achieve adsorption fixation or non-fixation of the workpiece to be loaded. Among them, the suction cup control tube 332 is a round tube, which can be passed through the support component 1 or set outside the support component 1.

[0054] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The adapter assembly 2 includes a connecting shaft 21 and a locking member 22; the connecting shaft 21 is passed through the first ends of the two supporting assemblies 1, and the locking member 22 is installed on the connecting shaft 21 for locking the two supporting assemblies 1.

[0055] As an example, the adapter assembly 2 includes a connecting shaft 21 and a locking member 22; during installation, the connecting shaft 21 is passed through the first ends of the two support assemblies 1, the distance between the two support assemblies 1 is adjusted according to the size of the workpiece to be installed, and then the locking member 22 is installed on the connecting shaft 21 to lock the two support assemblies 1. In this way, the overall length of the installation tool does not need to be adjusted again and can be reused. It only needs to fix the suction cup 32 in the middle area near the upper and lower parts of the workpiece to be installed to achieve quick installation. Among them, the connecting shaft 21 can be set as a connecting bolt, and the locking member 22 can be set as a connecting nut.

[0056] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 4 The workpiece to be installed is the tailgate outer panel 5.

[0057] As an example, the workpiece to be installed is the tailgate outer panel 5. The first installation of the tailgate outer panel 5 requires flexible adjustment of the installation tool. Fix the suction cup 32 in the vicinity of the middle area between the upper and lower parts of the tailgate outer panel 5, then adjust the total length formed by the second support member 12 and the first support member 11, fix it with the locking assembly 13, adjust the length of the support assembly 1 in the installation tool, and finally adjust the angle between the two support assemblies 1, so as to adjust the installation tool to a height suitable for manual handling, and tighten the adapter assembly 2 to fix it; at this time, press the switch 331, the adsorption module controls the suction cup 32 to work, and the suction cup 32 generates suction, which can adsorb the tailgate outer panel 5 and install it on the installation tool, so as to realize the transportation and loading of the tailgate outer panel 5. After the loading is completed, press the switch 331 again, the adsorption module controls the suction cup 32 to stop working, and the suction at the suction cup 32 is released, so as to realize the rapid removal of the tailgate outer panel 5 from the installation tool. If this installation tool is used for other models, repeat the above operation.

[0058] In this example, the first ends of the two support components 1 are rotatably connected to the adapter component 2. Through the adapter component 2, the angle adjustment between the two support components 1 can be achieved, ensuring that the two support components 1 can achieve position adjustment, thereby adjusting the positions of the two fixing components 3, and can be fixed to the appropriate positions of the tailgate outer panels 5 of various vehicle models, compatible with flexible sharing of different vehicle models, and reducing costs; providing part accuracy guarantee for the tailgate outer panel 5 mounting process, solving the problems of bending, twisting and deformation during the mounting process, and reducing the parts scrap rate in the production process. Only one person is required to complete the mounting of the tailgate outer panel 5, saving labor and costs. During the assembly process, the accuracy can be better controlled, the assembly efficiency can be improved, and quick disassembly can be achieved, and it is simple, light and reusable.

[0059] The embodiments described above are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. Such modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An installation tool, characterized in that: It includes two supporting components, a transfer component and a fixing component; The first ends of the two support assemblies are rotatably connected to the adapter assembly; A fixing assembly is installed at the second end of each supporting assembly, and the two fixing assemblies cooperate to fix the workpiece to be mounted.

2. The installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the support assemblies comprises a first support member and a second support member; The first end of the first support member is rotatably connected to the adapter assembly, the second end of the first support member is telescopically connected to the first end of the second support member, and the fixing assembly is installed on the second end of the second support member.

3. The installation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support assembly further includes a locking assembly, which is disposed at a telescopic connection between the first support member and the second support member and is used to lock the second support member and the first support member.

4. The installation tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first support member is a first support tube, and the second support member is a second support tube; The second end of the first support tube is nested with the first end of the second support tube, and the second support tube can move along the axial direction of the first support tube; The locking assembly is arranged on the overlapping portion of the first supporting tube and the second supporting tube.

5. The installation tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a fastener; The first support member includes a plurality of first fastening holes spaced apart in the axial direction, and / or the second support member includes a plurality of second fastening holes spaced apart in the axial direction; the fastener is passed through the first fastening hole and / or the second fastening hole to lock the second support member and the first support member.

6. The installation tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking assembly further includes a fixing plate, and the fixing plate is disposed on the first supporting member or the second supporting member; The fastener is inserted into the fixing plate, the first fastening hole and / or the second fastening hole.

7. The installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation tool also includes a handle, and the handle is arranged on the support assembly.

8. The installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a connecting plate, a suction cup and a control structure; The first end of the connecting plate is fixed to the second end of the supporting assembly, and the suction cup is mounted on the second end of the connecting plate; The control structure is arranged on the supporting assembly, connected to the suction cup, and is used for adjusting the working state of the suction cup.

9. The installation tool according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control structure includes a switch, an adsorption module and a suction cup control tube, wherein the switch and the adsorption module are both arranged on the support assembly, the switch is connected to the adsorption module, one end of the suction cup control tube is connected to the adsorption module, and the other end of the suction cup control tube is connected to the suction cup.

10. The installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter assembly includes a connecting shaft and a locking member; The connecting shaft passes through the first ends of the two supporting assemblies, and the locking member is installed on the connecting shaft to lock the two supporting assemblies.

11. The installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workpiece to be installed is a tailgate outer panel.