Hole site guiding five-axis hydraulic clamp for steering knuckle machining
By introducing safety gratings and acousto-optical alarms into the five-axis hydraulic clamp for knuckle processing, the problem of personnel impact of the clamping mechanism during rotation is solved, and safety is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422066667.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-26
AI Technical Summary
During the rotation process of the existing hole-position guided five-axis hydraulic clamp for steering knuckle processing, the clamping mechanism is exposed to the external environment, which easily leads to impact by personnel and poses safety hazards.
A five-axis hydraulic clamp including a safety grating and an acousto-optical alarm was designed. The optical signal was cut off and fed back to the acousto-optical alarm during rotation through the safety grating, prompting personnel to stay away from the working area, and clamping and fixing it with the hydraulic cylinder and the motor to avoid impact from personnel.
It effectively reduces the impact risk of the device on personnel during rotation and improves the safety of the work site.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of knuckle processing, and particularly relates to a five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle processing. Background Technique
[0002] The knuckle is a key component in the automotive steering system. It is the hub connecting the wheel and the steering system, and its main function is to transmit the steering force to make the wheel steer according to the driver's intention. During the hole position guiding process of the knuckle processing, a five-axis hydraulic fixture is required to clamp the material.
[0003] After clamping the raw material with some existing five-axis hydraulic fixtures for hole position guiding in knuckle processing, it is necessary to adjust the angles of the material by rotation to facilitate processing. However, during the rotation process, the mechanism clamping the knuckle is always exposed to the external environment, and it is extremely easy to cause impacts when personnel enter the operation radius, which has certain potential safety hazards. Content of the Utility Model
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle processing, so as to solve the problem that some existing five-axis hydraulic fixtures for hole position guiding in knuckle processing need to adjust the angles of the material by rotation to facilitate processing after clamping the raw material. However, during the rotation process, the mechanism clamping the knuckle is always exposed to the external environment, and it is extremely easy to cause impacts when personnel enter the operation radius, which has certain potential safety hazards.
[0005] To achieve the above object, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: A five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining, including a bottom frame. One side of the top of the bottom frame is fixedly connected with a vertical plate. There are two vertical plates symmetrically arranged. One side of each vertical plate is rotatably connected with a rotating frame. One side of the rotating frame is fixedly connected with a first motor. One side of the first motor is fixedly connected with a vertical plate. Inside the rotating frame is fixedly connected with a second motor. There are two second motors symmetrically arranged. The output ends of the second motors are fixedly connected with bases. One side of each base is fixedly connected with a hydraulic cylinder. There are several hydraulic cylinders symmetrically arranged. The output ends of the hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected with clamping pieces. The outside of each clamping piece is rotatably connected with a fixing block. One side of each fixing block is fixedly connected with a base. The other side of the top of the bottom frame is fixedly connected with a column. There are several columns symmetrically arranged. The top of each column is fixedly connected with a top frame. One side of the top frame is fixedly connected with an audible and visual alarm. There are two audible and visual alarms symmetrically arranged. Inside each column are symmetrically arranged several screw holes. One of the screw holes is internally threaded with a screw rod. The outside of one end of the screw rod is fixedly connected with a collar. The outside of the screw rod is threadedly connected with a sliding frame. One side of each sliding frame is fixedly connected with a safety light curtain. The safety light curtains are electrically connected with the audible and visual alarms.
[0006] Preferably, one side of each sliding frame is fixedly connected with a handle, and inside each sliding frame is slidably connected with a column.
[0007] Preferably, one side of the bottom of the top frame is fixedly connected with a footrest. There are several footrests symmetrically arranged. The footrests are all triangular structures. One side of each footrest is fixedly connected with a column.
[0008] Preferably, one side of each column is fixedly connected with a reinforcing rib. One side of each reinforcing rib is fixedly connected with a vertical plate. The bottom of each vertical plate is fixedly connected with a bottom frame.
[0009] Preferably, one side of the top frame is fixedly connected with a reflective sticker. There are several reflective stickers symmetrically arranged.
[0010] Preferably, one side of the bottom frame is fixedly connected with a foot pad. There are several foot pads symmetrically arranged. Inside each foot pad is provided with a screw hole.
[0011] Preferably, the outside of each screw rod is movably connected with a gasket. The gaskets are all located between the collar and the sliding frame.
[0012] Preferably, one side of each collar is fixedly connected with a knob. There are several knobs symmetrically arranged. The inside of each collar is fixedly connected with a screw rod.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model provides a five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining, having the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. The utility model is provided with safety light grids. On one side of each safety light grid, a sliding frame is fixedly connected. Inside the sliding frames, screw rods are threadedly connected. On the outer side of one end of each screw rod, a collar is fixedly connected. On the outer side of the screw rods, columns are threadedly connected through screw holes. The safety light grids are electrically connected to the sound and light alarm. According to the specific requirements in the use environment, after a person holds the knob and rotates it counterclockwise to remove each collar and screw rod, the adjacent safety light grids are all slid to the required height on the outer side of the columns, and then the sliding frames and the safety light grids are fixed by connecting the screw rods with the corresponding screw holes on one side of the sliding frames. The hydraulic cylinder is used in cooperation with the rotation of the clamping piece in the fixed block to clamp and fix the steering knuckle, and the rotation of the first motor and the second motor starts to rotate the material. During the rotation of the device, if a person accidentally enters the operating radius, the body will block the light signal of the adjacent safety light grids. The safety light grid will immediately feedback the information to the sound and light alarm, and the sound and light alarm will give an alarm to prompt the person to stay away from the operating area, which can effectively reduce the situation that the operating device hits a person and reduce the safety hazards at the operation site;
[0015] 2. The utility model is provided with knobs. On one side of each knob, a collar is fixedly connected. Inside the collars, screw rods are fixedly connected. On the outer side of the screw rods, columns are threadedly connected through screw holes, which can effectively facilitate the person to directly hold and rotate;
[0016] 3. The utility model is provided with gaskets. The screw rods are movably connected inside the gaskets, and the gaskets are all located between the collars and the sliding frames, which can effectively reduce the loosening amplitude generated during the long-term use of the screw rods.
[0017] The parts not involved in this device are the same as the prior art or can be implemented by using the prior art. The structure of the utility model is scientific and reasonable, safe and convenient to use, and provides great help to people. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model, and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the utility model, they are used to explain the utility model, and do not constitute a limitation to the utility model. In the drawings:
[0019] Figure 1 is an axonometric structural schematic diagram of a five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in the machining of a steering knuckle proposed by the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the enlarged structural schematic diagram at A in
[0021] Figure 3 is an axonometric structural schematic diagram of the safety light grid of a five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in the machining of a steering knuckle proposed by the utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is the front view structural schematic diagram of a five-axis hydraulic fixture with hole position guidance for knuckle machining proposed by the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is the side view structural schematic diagram of a five-axis hydraulic fixture with hole position guidance for knuckle machining proposed by the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is the top view structural schematic diagram of a five-axis hydraulic fixture with hole position guidance for knuckle machining proposed by the present utility model;
[0025] In the figure: bottom frame 1, vertical plate 2, rotating frame 3, first motor 4, second motor 5, base 6, hydraulic cylinder 7, clamping piece 8, fixing block 9, column 10, top frame 11, audible and visual alarm 12, screw hole 13, screw rod 14, collar 15, sliding frame 16, safety light curtain 17, foot pad 18, handle 19, reinforcing rib 20, gasket 21, knob 22, tripod 23, reflective sticker 24. Specific embodiments
[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-6, the present utility model provides a technical solution: a five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle processing, including a bottom frame 1, one side of the top of the bottom frame 1 is fixedly connected with a vertical plate 2, and there are two symmetrically arranged vertical plates 2. A rotating frame 3 is rotatably connected to one side of each vertical plate 2. A first motor 4 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating frame 3, and the first motor 4 is fixedly connected to the vertical plate 2 on one side. A second motor 5 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating frame 3, and there are two symmetrically arranged second motors 5. The output ends of the second motors 5 are fixedly connected with bases 6 respectively. A hydraulic cylinder 7 is fixedly connected to one side of each base 6, and there are several symmetrically arranged hydraulic cylinders 7. The output ends of the hydraulic cylinders 7 are fixedly connected with clamping pieces 8 respectively. A fixed block 9 is rotatably connected to the outer side of each clamping piece 8, and one side of each fixed block 9 is fixedly connected with the base 6. On the other side of the top of the bottom frame 1, a column 10 is fixedly connected, and there are several symmetrically arranged columns 10. A top frame 11 is fixedly connected to the top of each column 10. An audible and visual alarm 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the top frame 11, and there are two symmetrically arranged audible and visual alarms 12. Several screw holes 13 are symmetrically arranged inside each column 10. A screw rod 14 is threadedly connected to the inside of one of the screw holes 13. A collar 15 is fixedly connected to the outer side of one end of the screw rod 14. A sliding frame 16 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the screw rod 14. A safety grating 17 is fixedly connected to one side of each sliding frame 16, and the safety gratings 17 are all electrically connected to the audible and visual alarm 12. According to the specific requirements in the use environment, after a person holds the knob 22 and rotates it counterclockwise to remove each collar 15 and screw rod 14, the adjacent safety gratings 17 are all slid to the required height on the outer side of the column 10, and then the sliding frame 16 and the safety grating 17 are fixed by connecting the screw rod 14 to the corresponding screw hole 13 on one side of the sliding frame 16. The hydraulic cylinder 7 is used in cooperation with the rotation of the clamping piece 8 in the fixed block 9 to clamp and fix the knuckle. The rotation of the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 is used to start rotating the material. During the rotation of the device, when a person strays into the operation radius, the body will block the optical signal of the adjacent safety gratings 17. The safety grating 17 will immediately feedback the information to the audible and visual alarm 12, and the audible and visual alarm 12 will give an alarm to prompt the person to stay away from the operation area, which can effectively reduce the situation that the operating device hits the person and reduce the safety hazards at the operation site.
[0028] In the present utility model, preferably, a handle 19 is fixedly connected to one side of each sliding frame 16, and the sliding frame 16 is slidably connected to the column 10 inside, which can effectively facilitate the sliding after being held by a person.
[0029] In the present utility model, preferably, a footrest 23 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the top frame 11, and there are several symmetrically arranged footrests 23. The footrests 23 are all triangular structures, and one side of each footrest 23 is fixedly connected to the column 10, which can effectively ensure the stability of the top frame 11.
[0030] In the present utility model, preferably, reinforcing ribs 20 are fixedly connected to one side of each of the columns 10, vertical plates 2 are fixedly connected to one side of each of the reinforcing ribs 20, and bottom frames 1 are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the vertical plates 2, which can effectively ensure the stability of the columns 10.
[0031] In the present utility model, preferably, a reflective sticker 24 is fixedly connected to one side of the top frame 11, and a plurality of the reflective stickers 24 are symmetrically arranged, which can effectively warn people to stay away.
[0032] In the present utility model, preferably, a foot pad 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom frame 1, a plurality of the foot pads 18 are symmetrically arranged, and screw holes are arranged inside the foot pads 18, which can cooperate with expansion screws to effectively fix the device.
[0033] In the present utility model, preferably, gaskets 21 are movably connected to the outer sides of the screws 14, and the gaskets 21 are located between the collar 15 and the sliding frame 16, which can effectively reduce the stability of the screws 14 during use.
[0034] In the present utility model, preferably, a knob 22 is fixedly connected to one side of each of the collars 15, a plurality of the knobs 22 are symmetrically arranged, and a screw 14 is fixedly connected to the inside of each of the collars 15, which can effectively facilitate direct pinching and rotation by personnel.
[0035] Working principle and usage process of the present utility model: During use, according to the specific requirements in the use environment, personnel pinch the knob 22 and rotate it counterclockwise to remove each collar 15 and screw 14, slide the adjacent safety light grids 17 on the outer side of the column 10 to the required height on the outer side of the column 10, and then fix the sliding frame 16 and the safety light grid 17 by connecting the screw 14 with the corresponding screw hole 13 on one side of the sliding frame 16. Use the hydraulic cylinder 7 to cooperate with the rotation of the clamping piece 8 in the fixed block 9 to clamp and fix the steering knuckle, and start rotating the material by cooperating with the rotation of the first motor 4 and the second motor 5. During the rotation of the device, when a person strays into the operating radius, the body will block the optical signal of the adjacent safety light grids 17, and the safety light grid 17 will immediately feedback the information to the audible and visual alarm 12, and the audible and visual alarm 12 will give an alarm to prompt the person to stay away from the operating area, which can effectively reduce the situation that the operating device hits people and reduce the safety hazards at the operation site.
[0036] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present utility model, and the scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining, comprising a bottom frame (1), characterized in that: One side of the top of the bottom frame (1) is fixedly connected with a vertical plate (2). There are two vertical plates (2) arranged symmetrically. One side of each vertical plate (2) is rotatably connected with a rotating frame (3). One side of the rotating frame (3) is fixedly connected with a first motor (4). One side of the first motor (4) is fixedly connected with the vertical plate (2). Inside the rotating frame (3) is fixedly connected with a second motor (5). There are two second motors (5) arranged symmetrically. The output ends of the second motors (5) are fixedly connected with bases (6). One side of each base (6) is fixedly connected with a hydraulic cylinder (7). There are several hydraulic cylinders (7) arranged symmetrically. The output ends of the hydraulic cylinders (7) are fixedly connected with clamping pieces (8). The outer sides of the clamping pieces (8) are rotatably connected with fixing blocks (9). One side of each fixing block (9) is fixedly connected with the base (6). The other side of the top of the bottom frame (1) is fixedly connected with columns (10). There are several columns (10) arranged symmetrically. The tops of the columns (10) are fixedly connected with top frames (11). One side of the top frame (11) is fixedly connected with an audible and visual alarm (12). There are two audible and visual alarms (12) arranged symmetrically. Inside the columns (10), there are several screw holes (13) arranged symmetrically. A screw rod (14) is threadedly connected inside one of the screw holes (13). The outer sides of one end of the screw rod (14) are fixedly connected with collar rings (15). The screw rod (14) is threadedly connected with sliding frames (16). One side of each sliding frame (16) is fixedly connected with a safety light curtain (17). The safety light curtains (17) are electrically connected to the audible and visual alarm (12).
2. The five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining according to claim 1, wherein: One side of each sliding frame (16) is fixedly connected with a handle (19). The columns (10) are slidably connected inside the sliding frames (16).
3. A five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the bottom of the top frame (11) is fixedly connected with a footrest (23). There are several footrests (23) arranged symmetrically. The footrests (23) are all triangular structures. One side of each footrest (23) is fixedly connected with a column (10).
4. The five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining according to claim 1, wherein: One side of each column (10) is fixedly connected with a reinforcing rib (20). One side of each reinforcing rib (20) is fixedly connected with a vertical plate (2). The bottoms of the vertical plates (2) are fixedly connected with the bottom frame (1).
5. The five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining according to claim 1, wherein: One side of the top frame (11) is fixedly connected with a reflective sticker (24). There are several reflective stickers (24) arranged symmetrically.
6. The five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining according to claim 1, wherein: One side of the bottom frame (1) is fixedly connected with a foot pad (18). There are several foot pads (18) arranged symmetrically. Screw holes are arranged inside the foot pads (18).
7. The five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining according to claim 1, wherein: The screw rod (14) is movably connected with a gasket (21). The gaskets (21) are all located between the collar ring (15) and the sliding frame (16).
8. A five-axis hydraulic fixture for hole position guiding in knuckle machining according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of each collar ring (15) is fixedly connected with a knob (22). There are several knobs (22) arranged symmetrically. The screw rod (14) is fixedly connected inside the collar ring (15).