Universal engine cylinder body supporting rack

By designing a universal engine cylinder support tray using telescopic arms and universal mechanisms, the problems of lack of versatility, high manufacturing costs and large space occupation in the prior art are solved, and stable support adapted to engine cylinders of different specifications is achieved, saving costs and space.

CN222903733UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27CHINA NAT HEAVY DUTY TRUCK GRP HANGZHOU ENGINE
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Application Number
CN202421577744.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-04
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-04

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Technical Problem

The existing engine block support tray lacks versatility and requires different support trays to be configured for engine blocks of different specifications, resulting in high manufacturing costs and large workshop space.

Method used

A general-purpose engine cylinder block support mount is designed, adopting a combined structure of telescopic arm and universal mechanism. Through the height and position adjustment of telescopic arm and the free rotation of universal mechanism, it adapts to engine cylinder blocks of different specifications.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the versatility of the support mount and can adapt to engine cylinders of different specifications, saves manufacturing costs and workshop space, and improves stability.

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Abstract

A universal engine cylinder body supporting rack belongs to the technical field of engine manufacturing and comprises a base, a plurality of telescopic arms used for supporting an engine cylinder body are arranged on the top side of the base, the top ends of the telescopic arms are connected with universal mechanisms, and the bottom ends of the telescopic arms are in sliding connection with the top side of the base. And a plurality of supporting legs for supporting the engine cylinder body are uniformly arranged on the universal mechanism at intervals. The universal engine cylinder body supporting rack is reasonable in design, simple and ingenious in structure, high in stability, universal, capable of being suitable for engine cylinder bodies of different specifications, capable of saving manufacturing cost and workshop space and suitable for popularization.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of engine manufacturing, in particular to a general engine cylinder block support bench. Background Art

[0002] The engine cylinder block is the main part of the engine, a key component connecting each cylinder and the crankcase, and also a support frame for installing components and accessories such as pistons and crankshafts. It can be seen that the structure and function of the engine cylinder block are crucial for the overall performance and operation of the engine and it is one of the core components of the engine.

[0003] Currently, during the manufacturing process of the engine cylinder block, it needs to be placed on a support bench, and the support bench is mainly applied in the following two scenarios: First, after the engine cylinder block is cast, subsequent processing such as polishing, rust prevention, finish machining of casting holes and grooves, and forming machining of non-casting holes and grooves is required. During the subsequent processing after the engine cylinder block is forged, it is necessary to ensure the stable fixation of the engine cylinder block and make the surface or part to be processed in a suitable high, low position and orientation for processing. For this purpose, a specific support bench needs to be configured for the engine cylinder block to provide stable support. Second, during the inspection and maintenance of the engine cylinder block, it is also necessary to make the inspection part in a suitable high and low position and orientation for inspection.

[0004] Although the existing support benches can play a role in supporting the engine cylinder block, there are still the following deficiencies in actual use: The support bench is a dedicated bench and does not have universality. A support bench of one specification can only be applicable to an engine cylinder block of one specification. Therefore, different support benches need to be configured for different processing and maintenance operations, which not only increases the manufacturing cost of the tooling fixture but also occupies more workshop space. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of lack of universality, high manufacturing cost and much occupied space in the prior art, and provide a general engine cylinder block support bench, which is reasonably designed, simple and ingenious in structure, has high stability, has universality, can not only adapt to engine cylinder blocks of different specifications, but also save manufacturing cost and workshop space, and is suitable for popularization.

[0006] The utility model is realized by the following technical scheme: A general engine cylinder block support bench includes a base, and a plurality of telescopic arms for supporting the engine cylinder block are arranged on the top side of the base. The top end of the telescopic arm is connected with a universal mechanism, the bottom end of the telescopic arm is slidably connected with the top side of the base, and a plurality of feet for supporting the engine cylinder block are evenly spaced on the universal mechanism.

[0007] A further improvement of the present utility model is that several parallel and evenly spaced guide rails are fixed on the top side of the base, and a slider that is slidably matched with the guide rails is connected to the bottom end of the telescopic arm. The telescopic arm is slidably connected to the guide rails through the slider.

[0008] A further improvement of the present utility model is that the telescopic arm includes an upper section cylinder and a lower section pipe body. The upper section cylinder is screwed to the lower section pipe body to form a telescopic structure. The top end of the upper section cylinder is connected to the universal mechanism, and the bottom end of the lower section pipe body is connected to the slider.

[0009] A further improvement of the present utility model is that the universal mechanism includes a ball head and a support seat. The ball head is fixed to the top end of the upper section cylinder. The top side of the support seat is used to install the support feet. A spherical groove that is matched with the ball head is opened on the bottom side of the support seat. The support seat is slidably matched with the ball head through the spherical groove to form a structure that can rotate in all directions.

[0010] A further improvement of the present utility model is that a retaining cover for positioning the ball head is arranged at the opening of the spherical groove. The retaining cover is fixed to the bottom side of the support seat by screws.

[0011] A further improvement of the present utility model is that the retaining cover includes a semi-circular retaining ring A and a semi-circular retaining ring B. The semi-circular retaining ring A and the semi-circular retaining ring B are spliced to form a complete retaining cover.

[0012] A further improvement of the present utility model is that three support feet are provided. The connection lines between the force application points at the top ends of the three support feet form an equilateral triangle structure.

[0013] A further improvement of the present utility model is that the support feet are arranged obliquely. The top ends of the support feet are inclined towards the outer side of the support seat. The bottom ends of the support feet are screwed to the top side of the support seat and fixed in position by nuts.

[0014] A further improvement of the present utility model is that a rubber buffer part is arranged at the top end of the support foot.

[0015] A further improvement of the present utility model is that six guide rails are provided, and four telescopic arms are arranged on each guide rail.

[0016] From the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of the present utility model can be seen:

[0017] 1. Through the telescopic arm and the sliding cooperation between the telescopic arm and the base, this support platform can adjust the height and position of the telescopic arm according to the structural shape of the bottom side of the engine cylinder block to select a suitable support point, that is, the universality is realized, and it can be applied to engine cylinder blocks of different specifications.

[0018] 2. Workers only need to be equipped with one support platform to adapt to engine rods of multiple specifications, saving manufacturing costs and workshop space.

[0019] 3. The universal mechanism of this support stand can rotate freely. The universal mechanism, in combination with three feet, can be applied to the surface of uncertain and irregular support points, thus greatly enhancing the stability of this support stand. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, the drawings required for description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the right-view structural diagram of

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the telescopic arm and the universal mechanism of a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a sectional view of the universal mechanism of a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a sectional view of the support base of a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the baffle of a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] 1. Base; 11. Guide rail; 2. Telescopic arm; 21. Lower tube body; 22. Upper column body; 23. Universal mechanism; 231. Ball head; 232. Support base; 233. Foot; 234. Baffle cover; 2341. Semi-circular retaining ring A; 2342. Semi-circular retaining ring B; 3. Engine block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0028] In order to make the objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the technical solutions in the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in this specific embodiment. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this patent, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0029] Now refer to the attached Figures 1-6, in combination with specific embodiments, it is described as follows: A general-purpose engine cylinder block support bench of the present utility model includes a base 1. A plurality of telescopic arms 2 for supporting the engine cylinder block 3 are arranged on the top side of the base 1. The top end of the telescopic arm 2 is connected with a universal mechanism 23, and the bottom end of the telescopic arm 2 is slidably connected with the top side of the base 1; Three supporting feet 233 for supporting the engine cylinder block 3 are evenly spaced on the universal mechanism 23, and the connection line between the force application points at the top ends of the three supporting feet 233 is in the structure of an equilateral triangle; A rubber buffer part is arranged at the top end of the supporting foot 233, and the rubber buffer part can adopt a rubber pad or a rubber cap that is convenient for replacement.

[0030] Specifically, six parallel and evenly spaced guide rails 11 are fixed on the top side of the base 1. Four telescopic arms 2 are arranged on each guide rail 11. The bottom end of the telescopic arm 2 is connected with a slider that slidably cooperates with the guide rail 11, and the telescopic arm 2 is slidably connected with the guide rail 11 through the slider. The arrangement of the above-mentioned guide rail 11 and the telescopic arm 2 is more reasonable, and the connection structure of the guide rail 11 and the slider is relatively simple, which is convenient for assembly.

[0031] Specifically, the telescopic arm 2 includes an upper section cylinder 22 and a lower section tube 21. The upper section cylinder 22 is screwed with the lower section tube 21 to form a telescopic structure. The top end of the upper section cylinder 22 is connected with the universal mechanism 23, and the bottom end of the lower section tube 21 is connected with the slider. Rotating the upper section cylinder 22 can move it up and down, thereby realizing the height adjustment of the telescopic arm 2. The overall structure is simple and convenient for assembly and operation.

[0032] Specifically, the universal mechanism 23 includes a ball head 231 and a support seat 232. The ball head 231 is fixed at the top end of the upper section cylinder 22. The top side of the support seat 232 is used to install the supporting feet 233. A spherical groove matching with the ball head 231 is opened at the bottom side of the support seat 232, and the support seat 232 is slidably matched with the ball head 231 through the spherical groove to form a structure that can rotate in all directions. The overall structure of the above-mentioned universal mechanism 23 is simple and convenient for assembly.

[0033] The working principle of the present utility model: The telescopic arm 2 provides stable support. Through the telescopic arm 2 and the sliding cooperation between the telescopic arm 2 and the base 1, the staff can adjust the height and position of the telescopic arm 2 according to the structural shape of the bottom side of the engine cylinder block 3 and select a suitable support point. At the same time, the universal mechanism 23 can rotate freely, and the universal mechanism 23 cooperates with the three supporting feet 233 to be applicable to an uncertain and irregular support point surface.

[0034] In one embodiment, a retaining cover 234 for positioning the ball head 231 is provided at the opening of the spherical groove. The retaining cover 234 is fixed to the bottom side of the support base 232 by screws. The retaining cover 234 includes a semi-circular retaining ring A 2341 and a semi-circular retaining ring B 2342, and the semi-circular retaining ring A 2341 and the semi-circular retaining ring B 2342 are spliced together to form a complete retaining cover 234. The design of the retaining cover 234 can position the ball head 231, greatly improving the stability of the universal mechanism 23. Moreover, the retaining cover 234 adopts a splicing structure of two semi-circles, which is convenient for assembly.

[0035] In one embodiment, the supporting leg 233 is inclined. The top end of the supporting leg 233 is inclined towards the outer side of the support base 232. The bottom end of the supporting leg 233 is screwed to the top side of the support base 232 and fixed in position by a nut. The stability of the supporting leg 233 can be further improved through the inclined design, and the height of the supporting leg 233 can also be adjusted through the screwed structure, which is convenient for assembly and replacement.

[0036] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. For the same or similar parts among the various embodiments, reference can be made to each other.

[0037] Terms such as "upper", "lower", "outer side", "inner side", etc. in the specification, claims and above-mentioned drawings of the present utility model, if any, are used to distinguish the relative relationship in position and do not need to be given a qualitative definition. It should be understood that such used data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present utility model described herein can be implemented in an order different from those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0038] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present utility model. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the present utility model will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A universal engine cylinder support stand, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A plurality of telescopic arms (2) for supporting an engine cylinder body (3) are arranged on the top side of the base (1); a universal mechanism (23) is connected to the top of the telescopic arms (2); a bottom end of the telescopic arms (2) is slidably connected to the top side of the base (1); and a plurality of supporting feet (233) for supporting the engine cylinder body (3) are evenly spaced on the universal mechanism (23).

2. A universal engine cylinder support stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of parallel guide rails (11) arranged at even intervals are fixed on the top side of the base (1); a slider slidably matched with the guide rail (11) is connected to the bottom end of the telescopic arm (2); and the telescopic arm (2) is slidably connected to the guide rail (11) via the slider.

3. A universal engine cylinder support stand according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic arm (2) comprises an upper column (22) and a lower tube (21); the upper column (22) and the lower tube (21) are screwed together to form a telescopic structure; the top end of the upper column (22) is connected to a universal mechanism (23), and the bottom end of the lower tube (21) is connected to a slider.

4. A universal engine cylinder support stand according to claim 3, characterized in that: The universal mechanism (23) comprises a ball head (231) and a support seat (232), wherein the ball head (231) is fixed to the top end of the upper column (22), the top side of the support seat (232) is used to install the support foot (233), and the bottom side of the support seat (232) is provided with a spherical groove that matches the ball head (231), and the support seat (232) is slidably matched with the ball head (231) through the spherical groove, thereby forming a structure capable of universal rotation.

5. A universal engine cylinder support stand according to claim 4, characterized in that: A stop cover (234) for positioning the ball head (231) is provided at the opening of the spherical groove, and the stop cover (234) is fixed to the bottom side of the support seat (232) by means of screws.

6. A universal engine cylinder support stand according to claim 5, characterized in that: The blocking cover (234) comprises a semicircular blocking ring A (2341) and a semicircular blocking ring B (2342), and the semicircular blocking ring A (2341) and the semicircular blocking ring B (2342) are spliced ​​together to form a complete blocking cover (234).

7. A universal engine cylinder support stand according to claim 6, characterized in that: Three supporting legs (233) are provided, and the connecting line between the top force bearing points of the three supporting legs (233) is an equilateral triangle structure.

8. A universal engine cylinder support stand according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support leg (233) is arranged at an angle, the top end of the support leg (233) is inclined toward the outer side of the support seat (232), the bottom end of the support leg (233) is screwed to the top side of the support seat (232), and the position is fixed by a nut.

9. A universal engine cylinder support stand according to claim 8, characterized in that: A rubber buffer portion is provided at the top end of the support leg (233).

10. A universal engine cylinder support stand according to claim 9, characterized in that: Six guide rails (11) are provided, and four telescopic arms (2) are provided on each guide rail (11).