Flexible shaft mounting system

Abstract

According to the flexible shaft installation system, a rear row is fixed to an installation plane through a positioning assembly, a flexible shaft is driven to automatically enter an installation groove of the rear row through a guiding assembly, whether the flexible shaft is installed in place or not is judged through a detection assembly, and fixation and fixation releasing of the rear row are controlled through a control assembly. According to the flexible shaft installation system, after the rear row is fixed, flexible shaft installation is more convenient, automatic installation of the flexible shaft can be achieved, whether installation of the flexible shaft is completed or not can be recognized, and the flexible shaft installation system is easy to operate, high in automation, high in installation efficiency, good in installation effect and high in practical value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of automobiles, and particularly relates to a flexible shaft installation system. Background Art

[0002] An automobile sunroof includes a sunroof glass and a sunshade curtain. A flexible shaft is a transmission part of the automobile sunroof. The automobile sunroof controls the opening and closing of the sunroof glass and the sunshade curtain through the flexible shaft. Among them, the flexible shaft for controlling the sunroof glass is installed on the guide rail of the automobile sunroof, and the flexible shaft for controlling the sunshade curtain is installed at the rear row.

[0003] Flexible shafts need to be installed on both sides of the rear row. Specifically, the rear row includes a pipe for accommodating the flexible shaft. The flexible shaft is a flexible metal, and the tail end includes an installation workpiece. After the flexible shaft is installed in the rear row, one end of the flexible shaft is connected to the motor, and the other end is connected to the sunshade curtain. The motor drives the sunshade curtain to open or close through the flexible shaft.

[0004] Currently, the general method for installing the flexible shaft at the rear row is as follows: Place the rear row of the automobile sunroof on the workbench, manually push the flexible shaft into the pipe of the rear row, and manually check whether the flexible shaft is installed in place and whether it is missed. The existing technology has the following problems:

[0005] (1) Since the drainage grooves at the rear row are not positioned, they are prone to move during the installation process, and manual installation is time-consuming and laborious.

[0006] (2) The manual installation efficiency is low.

[0007] (3) Manual installation requires precise control of the driving force. If the driving force is too large, the flexible shaft will be bent and damaged.

[0008] (4) Manpower cannot judge whether the flexible shaft is installed in place or missed.

[0009] (5) The installation angles of the two flexible shafts are different and cannot be used interchangeably. Therefore, the two flexible shafts cannot be installed reversely, and the existing technology cannot judge whether the two flexible shafts are installed reversely.

[0010] In view of this, a rear-row flexible shaft installation system with high installation efficiency, low labor cost, and high installation quality is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0011] In order to overcome the defects of the existing technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a flexible shaft installation system. To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0012] The utility model provides a flexible shaft installation system, which includes a positioning component and a guiding component. The rear row of the automobile sunroof is fixed on the installation platform through the positioning component, and the flexible shaft automatically enters the installation groove of the rear row through the guiding component.

[0013] Preferably, the installation system further includes a detection component for detecting whether the flexible shaft is installed in place.

[0014] Preferably, the positioning component includes a positioning member and a positioning cylinder. After the rear row is installed on the positioning member, the positioning cylinder fixes the rear row to the positioning member.

[0015] Preferably, the guiding component includes a manual clamping and guiding mechanism and a guiding gun. The manual clamping and guiding mechanism is used to align one end of the flexible shaft with the entrance of the installation groove of the rear row, and the guiding gun is used to drive the flexible shaft into the installation groove.

[0016] Preferably, the manual clamping and guiding mechanism includes an alignment member and a wrench, and the wrench is used to control the alignment of the alignment member with the entrance of the installation groove.

[0017] Preferably, the guiding gun is a pneumatic guiding gun. The guiding gun includes a guiding groove for pressing the flexible shaft, and the pneumatic force of the guiding gun drives the flexible shaft to enter the installation groove from the alignment member.

[0018] Preferably, the installation system further includes a guide rail, and the guiding gun moves from one side of the rear row to the other side through the guide rail to complete the installation of the flexible shafts on both sides.

[0019] Preferably, the detection component is installed at one end of the manual clamping and guiding mechanism, and determines whether the flexible shaft is installed in place by detecting the tail end of the flexible shaft.

[0020] Preferably, the installation system further includes a control component for controlling the positioning component to fix the rear row to the installation platform.

[0021] Preferably, the control component is further used to control the positioning component to release the fixation of the rear row.

[0022] For the flexible shaft installation system of the present utility model, the rear row is fixed to the installation plane through the positioning component, the flexible shaft is automatically driven into the installation groove of the rear row through the guiding component, whether the flexible shaft is installed in place is judged through the detection component, and the fixation and release of the fixation of the rear row are controlled through the control component. For the installation system of the present utility model, after the rear row is fixed, the installation is more convenient, automatic installation of the flexible shaft can be realized, whether the flexible shaft is installed can be identified. The flexible shaft installation system of the present utility model has simple operation, high automation, high installation efficiency and good effect, and has high practical value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] After reading the specific embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings, readers will understand each aspect of the present utility model more clearly. Among them,

[0024] Figure 1 Structural diagram - 1 of the flexible shaft installation system for an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 Structural diagram - 2 of the flexible shaft installation system for an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 Structural diagram - 3 of the flexible shaft installation system for an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 Structural diagram of the manual clamping and guiding mechanism and the detection component for an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 Structural diagram of the guiding gun for an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Description of the reference numerals:

[0030] 1: Installation system; 2: Flexible shaft; 3: Rear row;

[0031] 11: Positioning component; 12: Guiding component; 13: Detection component; 14: Guide rail;

[0032] 111: Positioning piece; 112: Positioning cylinder;

[0033] 121: Manual clamping and guiding mechanism; 122: Guiding gun;

[0034] 1211: Aligning piece; 1212: Wrench;

[0035] 1221: Guiding groove. Detailed implementation manners

[0036] In order to make the technical content disclosed in this application more detailed and complete, reference may be made to the accompanying drawings and the following specific embodiments of the present utility model. However, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the embodiments provided below are not used to limit the scope covered by the present utility model. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only schematically illustrated and are not drawn according to their original sizes.

[0037] The following further describes in detail the specific implementation manners of various aspects of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] Embodiment 1:

[0039] This embodiment provides a flexible shaft installation system 1 for installing the flexible shaft 2 of the rear row of the automotive sunroof. Please refer to Figures 1-5, the installation system 1 includes a positioning component 11, a guiding component 12, a detection component 13, a control component, and a guide rail 14. The positioning component 11 includes a positioning member 111 and a positioning cylinder 112, and the guiding component 12 includes a manual clamping and guiding mechanism 121 and a guiding gun 122.

[0040] In this embodiment, the positioning component 11 is used to fix the rear row 3. Specifically, the rear row 3 of the automobile sunroof is fixed to the installation platform through the positioning component 11. Specifically, after the rear row 3 is installed on the positioning member 111, the positioning cylinder 112 fixes the rear row 3 to the positioning member 111. Specifically, the positioning member 111 is a positioning pin, and the positioning pin is fixed to the installation plane. The rear row 3 is provided with installation holes. First, the positioning pin is inserted into the installation holes, and then the positioning cylinder 112 is started to clamp the rear row 3, so as to fix the rear row 3 to the installation plane. Specifically, the positioning cylinder 112 is started through the control component.

[0041] In this embodiment, the flexible shaft 2 automatically enters the installation groove of the rear row 3 through the guiding assembly 12. Specifically, two flexible shafts 2 need to be installed in the rear row 3. The rear row 3 includes an installation groove, and the entrances of the installation groove are respectively arranged on both sides of the rear row 3. The flexible shaft 2 enters the installation groove from the entrance. Specifically, the manual clamping and guiding mechanism 121 is arranged at one end of the rear row 3. The manual clamping and guiding mechanism 121 is used to align one end of the flexible shaft 2 with the entrance of the installation groove of the rear row 3, and the guiding gun 122 is used to drive the flexible shaft 2 into the installation groove. Specifically, since there is a certain distance between the guide rail 14 and the rear row 3, and the flexible shaft 2 is made of flexible material, it is necessary to guide the flexible shaft 2 into the installation groove through the manual clamping and guiding mechanism 121 to prevent deviation during the installation process of the flexible shaft 2 and affect the installation effect. Specifically, the manual clamping and guiding mechanism 121 includes an alignment part 1211 and a wrench 1212. The alignment of the alignment part 1211 with the entrance of the installation groove is controlled by the wrench 1212. Specifically, the alignment part 1211 is a semi-circular groove. When the wrench 1212 is lowered, the alignment part 1211 is aligned with the entrance of the installation groove. One end of the flexible shaft 2 passes through the alignment part 1211 and is received in the semi-circular groove and enters the installation groove. At the same time, when the wrench 1212 is lowered, the rear row 3 can also be fixed. Therefore, when the wrench 1212 is lifted, the rear row 3 can be released. Specifically, the guiding gun 122 is a pneumatic guiding gun, including a guiding groove 1221. The flexible shaft 2 is pressed through the guiding groove 1221, and the flexible shaft 2 is driven into the installation groove by the pneumatic force of the guiding gun 122. Specifically, the guiding gun 122 includes a gear, and the gear meshes with the steel wire coil of the flexible shaft 2 in the guiding groove 1221, and the flexible shaft 2 is sent into the installation groove by pneumatic force. Specifically, the guiding gun 122 can be opened laterally. When the guiding gun 122 is opened, after the flexible shaft 2 is placed in the guiding groove 1221, the guiding gun 122 is closed, and the flexible shaft 2 is pressed in the guiding groove 1221. Compared with the manual installation method of the prior art, in this embodiment, the guiding gun is used to drive the flexible shaft into the installation groove, and the driving force is uniform, and the flexible shaft will not be damaged.

[0042] In this embodiment, the installation system 1 further includes a detection component 13, which is installed at one end of the manual clamping and guiding mechanism 121, and determines whether the flexible shaft 2 is installed in place by detecting the tail end of the flexible shaft 2. Specifically, the detection component 13 is arranged close to the manual clamping mechanism 121, and the detection component 13 is an infrared sensor. When the infrared sensor detects the workpiece at the tail of the flexible shaft 2, it indicates that the flexible shaft 2 has been installed. The control component controls the positioning cylinder 112 to release the clamping of the rear row 3. At this time, the rear row 3 can be taken out; when the infrared sensor does not detect the workpiece at the tail of the flexible shaft 2, it indicates that the flexible shaft 2 is not installed in place or the flexible shaft 2 is not installed, and the positioning cylinder 112 still fixes the rear row 3 on the installation platform until the infrared sensor determines that the flexible shaft 2 is installed.

[0043] In this embodiment, the guiding gun 122 moves from one side of the rear row 3 to the other side through the guide rail 14 to complete the installation of the flexible shafts on both sides. Specifically, the flexible shafts 2 need to be installed on both sides of the rear row 3, and the manual clamping and guiding mechanisms 121 and the detection components 13 are arranged on both sides of the rear row 3. When the detection component 13 on one side detects the workpiece at the tail of the flexible shaft 2 and the detection component 13 on the other side does not detect the workpiece at the tail of the flexible shaft 2, the control component controls the guiding gun 122 to move along the guide rail 14 to the other side of the rear row 3. After the flexible shaft on the other side is installed, after the detection component 13 on the other side detects the workpiece at the tail of the flexible shaft 2, the control component controls the positioning cylinder 112 to release the clamping of the rear row 3, and the rear row 3 can be taken out.

[0044] In this embodiment, the control component is used to control the positioning component 11 to fix the rear row 3 on the installation platform or release the fixation of the rear row 3. Specifically, the control component 14 includes a control button. When the flexible shaft 2 is not installed in place or not installed, even if the button is pressed, the fixation of the rear row 3 cannot be released, so as to prevent the rear row 3 from being taken away by mistake during the installation of the flexible shaft 2.

[0045] Embodiment Two:

[0046] To further illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, this embodiment details the usage process of the flexible shaft installation system described in Embodiment One. The usage steps are as follows:

[0047] (1) Install the rear row 3 in the positioning pin;

[0048] (2) Press the button of the control component to start the positioning cylinder 112 to clamp the rear row 3;

[0049] (3) Lower the wrench 1212 of the manual clamping and guiding mechanism 121, and insert one side of the flexible shaft 2 into the aligning member 1211 of the manual clamping and guiding mechanism 121;

[0050] (4) Move the guiding gun 122 along the guide rail 14 to the position of the flexible shaft 2, laterally open the guiding gun 122, place the flexible shaft 2 in the guiding groove 1221, and then close the guiding gun 122 to clamp the flexible shaft 2;

[0051] (5) Start the guiding gun 122. The gear of the guiding gun 122 meshes with the steel wire coil of the flexible shaft 2 in the guiding groove 1221, and the flexible shaft 2 is fed into the installation groove of the rear row 3 by pneumatic force;

[0052] (6) The detection component 13 detects the end workpiece of the flexible shaft 2, and the installation of the flexible shaft 2 on this side is completed. The control component controls the guiding gun 122 to move along the guide rail 14 to the other side of the rear row 3.

[0053] (7) After installing the flexible shaft on the other side in the same way, control the positioning cylinder 112 through the control component to release the fixation of the rear row 3, and then the rear row 3 can be taken out.

[0054] For the flexible shaft installation system of the present utility model, the rear row is fixed to the installation plane through the positioning component, the flexible shaft is driven to automatically enter the installation groove of the rear row through the guiding component, the detection component is used to judge whether the flexible shaft is installed in place, and the control component controls the fixation and release of the rear row. For the installation system of the present utility model, after fixing the rear row, it is more convenient for installation, the automatic installation of the flexible shaft can be realized, and it can identify whether the flexible shaft is installed. The flexible shaft installation system of the present utility model has simple operation, high automation, high installation efficiency and good effect, and has high practical value.

[0055] Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present utility model are only examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, rather than limitations on the implementation manners of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or variations can be made on the basis of the above description. The embodiments exemplified by the present utility model cannot exhaust all implementation manners. Any obvious changes or variations derived from the technical solutions of the present utility model still fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. All the documents mentioned in the present utility model are cited as references in this application, just as if a single document is cited as a reference.

Claims

1. A flexible shaft installation system, characterized in that: The installation system includes a positioning component and a guide component. The rear row of the automobile sunroof is fixed to the installation platform through the positioning component, and the flexible shaft automatically enters the installation groove of the rear row through the guide component.

2. The flexible shaft mounting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation system also includes a detection component for detecting whether the flexible shaft is installed in place.

3. The flexible shaft mounting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning assembly includes a positioning member and a positioning cylinder. After the rear row is installed on the positioning member, the positioning cylinder fixes the rear row to the positioning member.

4. The flexible shaft mounting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide assembly includes a manual clamping guide mechanism and a guide gun. The manual clamping guide mechanism is used to align one end of the flexible shaft with the entrance of the rear row of mounting grooves, and the guide gun is used to drive the flexible shaft into the mounting groove.

5. The flexible shaft installation system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The manual clamping guide mechanism comprises an alignment piece and a wrench, and the alignment piece is controlled by the wrench to align with the entrance of the installation groove.

6. The flexible shaft mounting system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide gun is a pneumatic guide gun, and the guide gun comprises a guide groove, through which the flexible shaft is pressed, and the pneumatic force of the guide gun drives the flexible shaft from the alignment piece into the installation groove.

7. The flexible shaft mounting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The installation system also includes a guide rail, and the guide gun moves from one side of the rear row to the other side through the guide rail to complete the installation of the flexible shafts on both sides.

8. The flexible shaft mounting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The detection component is installed at one end of the manual clamping guide mechanism, and determines whether the flexible shaft is installed in place by detecting the tail end of the flexible shaft.

9. The flexible shaft mounting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The installation system also includes a control component for controlling the positioning component to fix the rear row to the installation platform.

10. The flexible shaft mounting system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The control component is also used to control the positioning component to release the rear row.

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