Automatic centering device for steering knuckle machining

By designing an automatic centering device, using the motor to drive the threaded rod and clamping plate structure, the problem of inaccurate positioning of the steering joint is solved, fast and stable clamping is achieved, and processing efficiency is improved.

CN223084602UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11JILIN JITONG MASCH MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422279404.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-19
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-19

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Technical Problem

During the knuckle processing, manual positioning and centering operation is troublesome and easy to be inaccurate, and need to be re-adjusted.

Method used

An automatic centering device is designed to drive the threaded rod and clamping plate structure using a motor to realize automatic positioning and stable clamping of the steering joint.

Benefits of technology

It realizes fast, accurate positioning and stable clamping of steering joints, improving machining efficiency and operation convenience.

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Abstract

The automatic centering device comprises a base, grooves are symmetrically formed in one side of the top of the base, one side of the base is fixedly connected with a first motor, the output end of the first motor is fixedly connected with a first threaded rod, the outer side of the first threaded rod is in threaded connection with a moving rod, and the moving rod is fixedly connected with a second threaded rod. A first moving plate is fixedly connected between one sides of the tops of the two moving rods, a second motor is fixedly connected to one side of the first moving plate, a first clamping frame is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, and a third motor is fixedly connected to one side of the first clamping frame; according to the steering knuckle clamping device, the first clamping plates are arranged, the third motor is started, the two first clamping plates can be driven to move, a steering knuckle to be machined can be clamped and fixed, follow-up moving and positioning are facilitated, and the steering knuckle clamping device is convenient and fast to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of steering knuckle processing, and in particular relates to an automatic centering device for steering knuckle processing. Background Art

[0002] The steering knuckle, also known as the clevis, is an important part on the steering axle of a car. Its main function is to enable the car to drive stably and transmit the driving direction sensitively. During the driving process of the car, the steering knuckle is subjected to variable external impact loads, so it needs to have very high strength.

[0003] During the steering knuckle processing, the steering knuckle is usually placed on an operating table manually for positioning and centering operations, which is very troublesome and easy to be positioned inaccurately, requiring re-centering operations. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide an automatic centering device for steering knuckle processing to solve the problem proposed in the above background technology that during the steering knuckle processing process, the steering knuckle is generally placed on an operating table manually for positioning and centering operations, which is very troublesome and easy to be positioned inaccurately, and the centering operation needs to be re-performed.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an automatic centering device for steering knuckle processing, comprising a base, a groove is symmetrically arranged on one side of the top of the base, a first motor is fixedly connected to one side of the base, a first threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor, a moving rod is threadedly connected to the outer side of the first threaded rod, a first moving plate is fixedly connected between one side of the top of the moving rod, a second motor is fixedly connected to one side of the first moving plate, a first clamping frame is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, a third motor is fixedly connected to one side of the first clamping frame, a first bidirectional threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the third motor, and the first bidirectional threaded rod is symmetrically threadedly connected to the first clamping plate on the outer side.

[0006] Preferably, a first telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the base, a second telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the first telescopic rod, a second movable plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second telescopic rod, a fourth motor is fixedly connected to one side of the second movable plate, an output end of the fourth motor is fixedly connected to a second clamping frame, a fifth motor is fixedly connected to one side of the second clamping frame, an output end of the fifth motor is fixedly connected to a second bidirectional threaded rod, and the second bidirectional threaded rod is symmetrically threadedly connected to the second clamping plate on the outer side.

[0007] Preferably, support feet are fixedly connected to four corners of one side of the bottom of the base.

[0008] Preferably, an operating table is fixedly connected to one side of the base.

[0009] Preferably, the first threaded rod is rotatably connected between two sides inside one of the grooves, and a first sliding rod is fixedly connected between two sides inside the other groove. The other end of the moving rod is slidably connected to the outside of the first sliding rod.

[0010] Preferably, the first clamping frame is rotatably connected to one side of the moving rod, and the first bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably connected between two sides inside the first clamping frame.

[0011] Preferably, the second clamping frame is rotatably connected to one side of the second moving plate, and the second bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably connected between two sides inside the second clamping frame.

[0012] Preferably, the moving rod is of a telescopic structure.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model provides an automatic centering device for knuckle processing, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. By setting the first clamping plate in the present utility model, when the third motor is started to drive the first bidirectional threaded rod to rotate, the two first clamping plates can be driven to move, so as to clamp and fix the knuckle to be processed, which is convenient for subsequent moving and positioning, and is convenient and fast.

[0015] 2. By setting the second clamping plate in the present utility model, when the fifth motor is started to drive the second bidirectional threaded rod to rotate, the second clamping plate can be driven to move. After the moving and positioning are completed, the second clamping frame can be moved to the other end of the knuckle to clamp and fix it. When operating, the clamping is more stable, and it is convenient and fast.

[0016] Parts not involved in the device are the same as or can be implemented by the prior art. The structure of the present utility model is scientific and reasonable, safe and convenient to use, and provides great help to people. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model, and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present utility model, they are used to explain the present utility model, and do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 is a front structural schematic diagram of an automatic centering device for knuckle processing proposed by the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a top structural schematic diagram of an automatic centering device for knuckle processing proposed by the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3Schematic side view structure diagram of an automatic centering device for knuckle machining proposed by the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 Schematic structure diagram of the base of an automatic centering device for knuckle machining proposed by the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 Schematic structure diagram of the second clamping frame of an automatic centering device for knuckle machining proposed by the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 Schematic structure diagram of the first clamping frame of an automatic centering device for knuckle machining proposed by the present utility model;

[0024] In the figure: 1. Base; 2. Groove; 3. First motor; 4. First threaded rod; 5. Moving rod; 6. First moving plate; 7. Second motor; 8. First clamping frame; 9. Third motor; 10. First bidirectional threaded rod; 11. First clamping plate; 12. First telescopic rod; 13. Second telescopic rod; 14. Second moving plate; 15. Fourth motor; 16. Second clamping frame; 17. Fifth motor; 18. Second bidirectional threaded rod; 19. Second clamping plate; 20. Support foot; 21. Operating table; 22. First sliding rod. Specific implementation manners

[0025] 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 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.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1-6, the present utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic centering device for knuckle machining, including a base 1. On one side of the top of the base 1, grooves 2 are symmetrically arranged. On one side of the base 1, a first motor 3 is fixedly connected. The output end of the first motor 3 is fixedly connected to a first threaded rod 4. A moving rod 5 is threadedly connected to the outside of the first threaded rod 4. Between one sides of the top of the moving rod 5, a first moving plate 6 is fixedly connected. On one side of the first moving plate 6, a second motor 7 is fixedly connected. The output end of the second motor 7 is fixedly connected to a first clamping frame 8. On one side of the first clamping frame 8, a third motor 9 is fixedly connected. The output end of the third motor 9 is fixedly connected to a first bidirectional threaded rod 10. First clamping plates 11 are symmetrically threadedly connected to the outside of the first bidirectional threaded rod 10. Place the knuckle to be machined on the base 1, start the first motor 3 to drive the first threaded rod 4 to rotate, which can drive the moving rod 5 to move, and can drive the first moving plate 6 to move. Start the second motor 7 to drive the first clamping frame 8 to move. Start the third motor 9 to drive the first bidirectional threaded rod 10 to rotate, which can drive the two first clamping plates 11 to move, and can clamp and fix the knuckle to be machined, facilitating moving and positioning.

[0027] In the present utility model, preferably, a first telescopic rod 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the base 1. The telescopic end of the first telescopic rod 12 is fixedly connected to a second telescopic rod 13. The telescopic end of the second telescopic rod 13 is fixedly connected to a second moving plate 14. On one side of the second moving plate 14, a fourth motor 15 is fixedly connected. The output end of the fourth motor 15 is fixedly connected to a second clamping frame 16. On one side of the second clamping frame 16, a fifth motor 17 is fixedly connected. The output end of the fifth motor 17 is fixedly connected to a second bidirectional threaded rod 18. Second clamping plates 19 are symmetrically threadedly connected to the outside of the second bidirectional threaded rod 18. The first telescopic rod 12 and the second telescopic rod 13 can drive the second moving plate 14 to move. Start the fourth motor 15 to drive the second clamping frame 16 to rotate. Start the fifth motor 17 to drive the second bidirectional threaded rod 18 to rotate, which can drive the second clamping plates 19 to move. After the moving and positioning are completed, the second clamping frame 16 can be moved to the other end of the knuckle to clamp and fix it. During operation, the clamping is more stable, convenient and fast.

[0028] In the present utility model, preferably, support feet 20 are fixedly connected to the four corners of one side of the bottom of the base 1.

[0029] In the present utility model, preferably, an operation table 21 is fixedly connected to one side of the base 1.

[0030] In the present utility model, preferably, the first threaded rod 4 is rotatably connected between the two sides inside one of the grooves 2. Between the two sides inside the other groove 2, a first sliding rod 22 is fixedly connected. The other end of the moving rod 5 is slidably connected to the outside of the first sliding rod 22. The setting of the first sliding rod 22 plays a role in limiting the movement of the moving rod 5.

[0031] In the present utility model, preferably, the first clamping frame 8 is rotatably connected to one side of the moving rod 5, and the first bidirectional threaded rod 10 is rotatably connected between both sides inside the first clamping frame 8.

[0032] In the present utility model, preferably, the second clamping frame 16 is rotatably connected to one side of the second moving plate 14, and the second bidirectional threaded rod 18 is rotatably connected between both sides inside the second clamping frame 16.

[0033] In the present utility model, preferably, the moving rod 5 is a telescopic structure.

[0034] The working principle and usage process of the present utility model are as follows: During use, place the steering knuckle to be processed on the base 1, start the first motor 3 to drive the first threaded rod 4 to rotate, which can drive the moving rod 5 to move, and then drive the first moving plate 6 to move. Start the second motor 7 to drive the first clamping frame 8 to move. Start the third motor 9 to drive the first bidirectional threaded rod 10 to rotate, which can drive the two first clamping plates 11 to move, so as to clamp and fix the steering knuckle to be processed. The first telescopic rod 12 and the second telescopic rod 13 can drive the second moving plate 14 to move. Start the fourth motor 15 to drive the second clamping frame 16 to rotate. Start the fifth motor 17 to drive the second bidirectional threaded rod 18 to rotate, which can drive the second clamping plate 19 to move. After the movement and positioning are completed, the second clamping frame 16 can be moved to the other end of the steering knuckle to clamp and fix it. During the operation, the clamping is more stable, convenient and fast.

[0035] 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. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic centering device for knuckle machining, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: On one side of the top of the base (1), grooves (2) are symmetrically arranged. On one side of the base (1), a first motor (3) is fixedly connected. The output end of the first motor (3) is fixedly connected with a first threaded rod (4). A moving rod (5) is threadedly connected to the outside of the first threaded rod (4). Between one sides of the top of the moving rod (5), a first moving plate (6) is fixedly connected. On one side of the first moving plate (6), a second motor (7) is fixedly connected. The output end of the second motor (7) is fixedly connected with a first clamping frame (8). On one side of the first clamping frame (8), a third motor (9) is fixedly connected. The output end of the third motor (9) is fixedly connected with a first bidirectional threaded rod (10). First clamping plates (11) are symmetrically threadedly connected to the outside of the first bidirectional threaded rod (10).

2. The automatic centering device for knuckle machining according to claim 1, characterized in that: On one side of the base (1), a first telescopic rod (12) is fixedly connected. The telescopic end of the first telescopic rod (12) is fixedly connected with a second telescopic rod (13). The telescopic end of the second telescopic rod (13) is fixedly connected with a second moving plate (14). On one side of the second moving plate (14), a fourth motor (15) is fixedly connected. The output end of the fourth motor (15) is fixedly connected with a second clamping frame (16). On one side of the second clamping frame (16), a fifth motor (17) is fixedly connected. The output end of the fifth motor (17) is fixedly connected with a second bidirectional threaded rod (18). Second clamping plates (19) are symmetrically threadedly connected to the outside of the second bidirectional threaded rod (18).

3. The automatic centering device for knuckle machining according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the four corners of one side of the bottom of the base (1), support feet (20) are fixedly connected.

4. An automatic centering device for knuckle machining according to claim 1, characterized in that: On one side of the base (1), an operation table (21) is fixedly connected.

5. An automatic centering device for knuckle machining according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first threaded rod (4) is rotatably connected between the two sides inside one of the grooves (2), and a first sliding rod (22) is fixedly connected between the two sides inside the other groove (2). The other end of the moving rod (5) is slidably connected to the outside of the first sliding rod (22).

6. The automatic centering device for knuckle machining according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping frame (8) is rotatably connected to one side of the moving rod (5), and the first bidirectional threaded rod (10) is rotatably connected between the two sides inside the first clamping frame (8).

7. An automatic centering device for knuckle machining according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second clamping frame (16) is rotatably connected to one side of the second moving plate (14), and the second bidirectional threaded rod (18) is rotatably connected between the two sides inside the second clamping frame (16).

8. An automatic centering device for knuckle machining according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving rod (5) is of a telescopic structure.