Spring clip mounting tool

Abstract

The utility model relates to a spring clamp installation tool which comprises an upper base plate, a lower base plate and a push block. The upper substrate is fixed on the lower substrate and is provided with a spring clamp placing groove and a sliding-out groove, and the spring clamp placing groove is communicated with the sliding-out groove. A magnet is arranged on the lower base plate and used for attracting the spring clamp into the sliding-out groove. The pushing block is arranged in the sliding-out groove, the thickness of the pushing block is slightly smaller than the wire diameter of the spring clamp, and it is guaranteed that only one spring clamp can be pushed out each time. The push block is in sliding connection with the upper base plate sliding groove through a connecting pin, and a handle is further connected to the push block and used for pushing the push block to slide. Through the structural design of the tool, the spring clamp can be quickly and accurately mounted in the clamping groove of the water temperature sensor, the mounting efficiency and precision are remarkably improved, the labor intensity is reduced, and the mounting consistency and the operation safety are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile radiators and relates to a spring clip installation tool. Background Art

[0002] In the process of modern automobile manufacturing, the radiator is a key component for maintaining the normal working temperature of the engine. As an important part of the radiator, the water temperature sensor is responsible for monitoring the temperature of the coolant in real time to ensure that the engine is in the best working state. To fix the water temperature sensor, a spring clip is usually used to firmly hold it in the radiator water chamber. The existing installation method mainly relies on manual operation, and the specific steps are as follows: First, insert the water temperature sensor into the special hole in the radiator water chamber; then, manually align the spring clip with the slot on the side of the water chamber and apply force with fingers to push the spring clip into place until the sensor is completely fixed. However, this traditional manual installation method has the following several significant disadvantages:

[0003] 1. Inconvenient operation: The spring clip is small in size and needs to be precisely aligned with the slot in the water chamber for installation. This requires high finger strength and coordination of the operator, especially when operating in a narrow installation space, the difficulty is even greater. In addition, due to the certain rigidity of the spring clip, it is easy to slip or shift when manually pushed, resulting in installation failure or repeated operation.

[0004] 2. High labor intensity: Installing the spring clip requires continuous application of relatively large finger force, and repeated operation for a long time is likely to cause finger fatigue and muscle soreness. Especially in mass production, the labor intensity of the operators increases significantly, which not only affects work efficiency but may also have a negative impact on the health of the operators.

[0005] 3. Low work efficiency: Due to the cumbersome and error-prone operation process of installing the spring clip, the installation time for each water temperature sensor is relatively long. Especially in the case of installation failure, it is necessary to readjust or replace the spring clip, further prolonging the assembly time. This low-efficiency installation method is particularly insufficient under the high-speed requirements of modern automobile production lines.

[0006] 4. Poor consistency: The manual installation method of the spring clip depends on the experience and skills of the operator, which is likely to lead to inconsistent installation quality. Some spring clips may not be installed firmly enough, resulting in the risk of loosening or even falling off of the water temperature sensor during vehicle operation, affecting the reliability and safety of the vehicle. Content of the Utility Model

[0007] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to solve the installation problem of the spring clip and provide a spring clip installation tool.

[0008] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0009] A spring clip installation tool, comprising a lower substrate, an upper substrate, and a push block; the upper substrate is fixedly arranged on the lower substrate; a spring clip placement groove is provided on the upper substrate, and the spring clip is placed in the spring clip placement groove; a spring clip sliding groove is provided between the upper substrate and the lower substrate; the spring clip placement groove is arranged above the spring clip sliding groove and is communicated with the spring clip sliding groove;

[0010] A magnet is provided on the lower substrate, and the magnet is located below the spring clip placement groove for adsorbing the spring clip from the spring clip placement groove into the spring clip sliding groove; the push block is arranged between the upper substrate and the lower substrate and slides in the spring clip sliding groove for pushing out the spring clip in the spring clip sliding groove along the spring clip sliding groove to clamp the water temperature sensor on the radiator water chamber.

[0011] Furthermore, the thickness of the push block is less than the wire diameter of the spring clip, so that the push block can only push out one spring clip each time.

[0012] Furthermore, a sliding groove is provided on the upper substrate; a connecting pin is provided on the push block, and the connecting pin slides in the sliding groove. The connecting pin is connected to the upper substrate through a spring, and under the action of the spring, the initial position of the push block is away from the spring clip placement groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the shape of the spring clip placement groove matches the shape of the spring clip, and both are in a "Ji" shape.

[0014] Furthermore, there are multiple magnets, which are spaced apart and distributed in the orthographic projection area of the spring clip placement groove on the spring clip sliding groove.

[0015] Furthermore, multiple spring clips are stacked and placed in the spring clip placement groove.

[0016] Furthermore, a handle is connected to the push block for pushing the push block to slide.

[0017] Furthermore, an arc groove is provided at one end of the lower substrate at the outlet of the spring clip sliding groove, and the arc groove matches the arc on the radiator water chamber.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0019] The spring clip installation tool of the present utility model realizes efficient and precise spring clip installation through a unique structural design. Specifically, the spring clip placement groove on the upper substrate is connected to the spring clip sliding-out groove between the lower substrates, ensuring that the spring clip can smoothly slide into the predetermined position. The magnet on the lower substrate fixes the spring clip in the sliding-out groove through the adsorption force, avoiding the misalignment problem during manual installation. The design of the push block enables the operator to accurately push the spring clip into the card slot of the water temperature sensor along the sliding-out groove by simply pushing the handle. The thickness of the push block is designed to be slightly smaller than the wire diameter of the spring clip, ensuring that only one spring clip can be pushed out each time, thereby improving the installation accuracy and consistency. In addition, the chute and spring structure between the push block and the substrate ensure the automatic reset function of the push block, making the operation simpler and more labor-saving, reducing the fatigue and error rate of manual operation, and overall improving the production efficiency and safety.

[0020] Other advantages, objectives, and features of the present utility model will be described to some extent in the subsequent description, and to some extent, will be obvious to those skilled in the art based on the study of the following text, or can be learned from the practice of the present utility model. The objectives and other advantages of the present utility model can be achieved and obtained through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the present utility model will be described in detail and preferably in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, where:

[0022] Figure 1 is the top view of the spring clip installation tool in the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the sectional view taken along line A-A in

[0024] Figure 3 is the bottom view of the spring clip installation tool in the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 is the three-dimensional view of the spring clip installation tool in the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 , 6 is the schematic diagram of the usage process of the spring clip installation tool in the present utility model.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1, radiator water chamber; 2, water temperature sensor; 3, spring clip; 4, spring clip installation tool; 4-1, lower substrate; 4-2, magnet; 4-3, push block; 4-4, handle; 4-5, upper substrate; 4-6, connecting pin; 4-7, tension spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0028] The following describes the implementation manners of the present utility model through specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand the other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. The present utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation manners. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. It should be noted that the drawings provided in the following embodiments only illustrate the basic concept of the present utility model in a schematic manner. Without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0029] Among them, the drawings are only for illustrative purposes, showing only schematic diagrams rather than physical diagrams, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model; in order to better illustrate the embodiments of the present utility model, some components in the drawings will be omitted, enlarged or reduced, which does not represent the size of the actual product; for those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the drawings may be omitted.

[0030] In the drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components; in the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc. indicating the orientation or positional relationship, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , which is a spring clip installation tool, including a lower substrate 4-1, an upper substrate 4-5, and a push block 4-3; the upper substrate 4-5 is fixedly installed on the lower substrate 4-1 through bolts; a spring clip placement groove is provided on the upper substrate 4-5, and the spring clip 3 is placed in the spring clip placement groove; a spring clip sliding groove is provided between the upper substrate 4-5 and the lower substrate 4-1; the spring clip placement groove is arranged above the spring clip sliding groove and is communicated with the spring clip sliding groove; a magnet 4-2 is provided on the lower substrate 4-1, and the magnet 4-2 is located below the spring clip placement groove and is used to adsorb the spring clip 3 from the spring clip placement groove to the spring clip sliding groove; the push block 4-3 is arranged between the upper substrate 4-5 and the lower substrate 4-1 and slides in the spring clip sliding groove, and is used to push the spring clip 3 in the spring clip sliding groove out along the spring clip sliding groove to clamp the water temperature sensor 2 on the radiator water chamber 1.

[0032] Among them, a handle 4-4 is connected to the pushing block 4-3 for pushing the pushing block 4-3 to slide. A plurality of spring clips 3 are stacked and placed in the spring clip placement groove. The thickness of the pushing block 4-3 is less than the wire diameter of the spring clip 3, and the depth of the spring clip sliding-out groove is 1.11 to 1.5 times the wire diameter of the spring clip, so that the pushing block 4-3 can only push out one spring clip 3 each time.

[0033] The shape of the spring clip placement groove matches the shape of the spring clip 3, both of which are in a "Ji" shape. There are multiple magnets 4-2, which are spaced and distributed in the orthographic projection area of the spring clip placement groove on the spring clip sliding-out groove.

[0034] A chute is provided on the upper substrate 4-5; a connecting pin 4-6 is provided on the pushing block 4-3, and the connecting pin 4-6 is slidably arranged in the chute. The connecting pin 4-6 is connected to the upper substrate 4-5 through a tension spring 4-7. Under the pulling force of the tension spring 4-7, the pushing block 4-3 is initially positioned away from the spring clip placement groove.

[0035] An arc-shaped groove is provided at one end of the lower substrate 4-1 located at the outlet of the spring clip sliding-out groove, and the arc-shaped groove matches the arc on the radiator water chamber 1.

[0036] During use, first load several spring clips 3 into the spring clip placement groove. Since a strong magnet 4-2 is installed on the lower substrate 4-1, the spring clips 3 are firmly adsorbed on the lower substrate 4-1. With the left hand, pick up a water temperature sensor 2 and place it into the installation hole of the radiator water chamber 1, and press it down forcefully. At this time, with the right hand, pick up the spring clip installation tool 4, align the arc-shaped groove of the lower substrate 4-1 with the outer arc of the water chamber, and place it on the water chamber positioning surface. At this time, push the handle 4-4 forcefully. Since the thickness of the pushing block 4-3 is less than the wire diameter of the spring clip 3, the pushing block 4-3 can only push out one spring clip 3 until the spring clip 3 is in place, completing the installation of the water temperature sensor 2. Take out the spring clip installation tool 4. Under the elastic force of the tension spring 4-7, the pushing block 4-3 resets, and the magnet 4-2 attracts the second spring clip 3 on the lower substrate 4-1. At this time, the next product can be installed.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the purpose and scope of the present technical solution, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A spring clip installation tool, characterized in that: It includes a lower substrate, an upper substrate, and a push block; the upper substrate is fixedly arranged on the lower substrate; a spring clip placement groove is provided on the upper substrate, and the spring clip is placed in the spring clip placement groove; a spring clip sliding-out groove is provided between the upper substrate and the lower substrate; the spring clip placement groove is arranged above the spring clip sliding-out groove and communicates with the spring clip sliding-out groove; A magnet is provided on the lower substrate, and the magnet is located below the spring clip placement groove and is used to adsorb the spring clip from the spring clip placement groove into the spring clip sliding-out groove; the push block is arranged between the upper substrate and the lower substrate and slides in the spring clip sliding-out groove, and is used to push the spring clip in the spring clip sliding-out groove out along the spring clip sliding-out groove to clamp the water temperature sensor on the radiator water chamber.

2. The spring clip installation tool according to claim 1, wherein: The thickness of the push block is less than the wire diameter of the spring clip.

3. The spring clip installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove is provided on the upper substrate; a connecting pin is provided on the push block, and the connecting pin slides in the sliding groove, and the connecting pin is connected to the upper substrate through a spring, and under the action of the spring, the initial position of the push block is away from the spring clip placement groove.

4. The spring clip installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the spring clip placement groove matches the shape of the spring clip, and both are in a "ji" shape.

5. The spring clip installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple magnets, which are spaced and distributed in the orthographic projection area of the spring clip placement groove on the spring clip sliding-out groove.

6. The spring clip installation tool according to claim 1, wherein: Multiple spring clips are stacked and placed in the spring clip placement groove.

7. The spring clip installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle is connected to the push block and is used to push the push block to slide.

8. The spring clip installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc-shaped groove is provided at one end of the lower substrate located at the outlet of the spring clip sliding-out groove, and the arc-shaped groove matches the arc on the radiator water chamber.

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