Water tank clamp

The water pump clamp design addresses stability and precision issues by using dual-threaded rods and spring-loaded arms for precise radiator fixation, enhancing manufacturing quality by preventing misalignment and deformation.

CN223098411UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15TIANJIN RUIXINCHANG NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422270606.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-18
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-18

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Technical Problem

During the processing of existing automobile water tanks, the stability and accuracy of the fixtures are difficult to meet the high-precision requirements, resulting in the water tank shift or deformation during welding, affecting product quality.

Method used

The water tank fixture design is adopted, including components such as base plate, bracket plate, guide groove, bidirectional screw, movable clamp and torsion spring. The manual rotating handle drives the two-way screw to rotate to achieve opposite or opposite movement of the movable clamp. Combined with the use of torsion spring and positioning groove, the water tank is ensured to stable clamping and precise positioning.

Benefits of technology

Improve the stability and accuracy of water tank processing, avoid shifting and deformation during welding, and improve production quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a water tank clamp, which belongs to the technical field of automobile water tanks and comprises a bottom plate, two support plates I are fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate, guide grooves are formed in the support plates I, a bidirectional screw rod is rotatably connected to the inside of one guide groove, and a limiting rod is fixedly connected to the inside of the other guide groove. The automobile radiator fixing device has the advantages that when an automobile radiator needs to be fixed, the two-way lead screw can be driven to rotate by rotating the manual rotating handle, and then the threaded block can be driven to slide in the guide groove, so that the two movable clamping blocks can be driven to move in the same direction or opposite directions; the structure is convenient and fast to use, the stability and the adjusting performance of the movable clamping block can meet the machining requirement of the high-precision automobile water tank, then the phenomenon of displacement or deformation of the water tank in the welding process can be avoided, and therefore the production quality of the automobile water tank can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile water tanks, in particular to a water tank fixture. Background Art

[0002] The automobile water tank, also known as a radiator, is a main component in the automobile cooling system. Its function is to dissipate heat. The cooling water absorbs heat in the water jacket, flows to the radiator to dissipate the heat, and then returns to the water jacket to circulate continuously, so as to achieve the effect of heat dissipation and temperature regulation. It is also an important part of the automobile engine.

[0003] Currently, in the processing of automobile water tanks, especially in the friction stir welding process, high requirements are placed on the stability and accuracy of the fixture. Conventional fixtures usually adopt simple mechanical fixing methods, such as bolt fastening, etc. These methods are inadequate when dealing with the processing of water tanks with complex shapes and high-precision requirements, making the stability and adjustment performance of the fixture unable to meet the needs of high-precision automobile water tank processing, and easily leading to the displacement or deformation of the water tank during the welding process, thus affecting the product quality. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the above problems existing in the prior art, the main purpose of the present utility model is to provide a water tank fixture.

[0005] The technical solution of the present utility model is as follows: A water tank fixture includes a bottom plate. Two first support plates are fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate. Guide grooves are respectively formed inside the first support plates. A bidirectional lead screw is rotatably connected inside one of the guide grooves, and a limiting rod is fixedly connected inside the other guide groove. Threaded blocks are respectively threadedly connected to both ends of the outer side of the bidirectional lead screw, and sliders are respectively slidably connected to both ends of the outer side of the limiting rod. Movable clamping blocks are fixedly connected between the tops of the sliders and the threaded blocks. An automobile water tank is clamped between the two movable clamping blocks. A fixing mechanism is arranged on the top of the bottom plate.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, by rotating the manual turning handle, the rotation of the bidirectional lead screw is driven, and then the threaded blocks can be driven to slide in the guide grooves, so as to drive the two movable clamping blocks to move towards or away from each other, and thus the purpose of clamping or releasing the automobile water tank can be achieved. The above structure is convenient to use, and the stability and adjustment performance of the movable clamping blocks meet the processing requirements of high-precision automobile water tanks.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the fixing mechanism includes second support plates fixedly connected to both ends of the top of the bottom plate. The second support plates and the top of the bottom plate are equally spaced and fixedly connected with fixing seats around the automobile water tank. Both ends of the top of the fixing seat are fixedly connected with support plates. A contact clamping plate is rotatably installed between the two support plates. Torsion springs are sleeved on the rotating shafts of the contact clamping plate. Contact blocks are fixedly connected to one ends of the contact clamping plate close to the automobile water tank.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, through the setting of the torsion spring, the contact clamping plate can be driven to rotate, so that the contact block can always be in contact with the bottom of the automobile water tank, thereby increasing the stability of the automobile water tank on the basis of the clamping of the movable clamping block.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, a limiting mechanism is arranged inside the bottom plate. The limiting mechanism includes a positioning groove opened inside the second support plate and used in cooperation with the automobile water tank. Fixed brackets are arranged at both ends of the top of the second support plate. Three fixing bolts are arranged inside each fixed bracket. The fixed brackets and the second support plate are connected by the fixing bolts.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, by adding a positioning groove on the second support plate for accurately placing the automobile water tank, the welding precision is further improved, and the shape of the positioning groove matches the bottom of the automobile water tank to ensure the position accuracy when the automobile water tank is placed.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, welding blocks I are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the support plates. Welding blocks II are fixedly connected to both sides of the contact clamping plate. One end of the torsion spring is lapped on the outside of the welding block I, and the other end of the torsion spring is lapped on the outside of the welding block II.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, through the combined use of the welding block I and the welding block II, it can cooperate with the torsion spring to ensure the normal operation of the fixing mechanism.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, a water inlet is fixedly installed on one side of the automobile water tank, a water outlet is fixedly installed on the other side of the automobile water tank, a clamping plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the automobile water tank, and a clamping groove used in cooperation with the first support plate is opened inside the clamping plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, through the combined use of the clamping groove and the first support plate, the position accuracy when the automobile water tank is placed is further ensured.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, flexible gaskets are fixedly connected to the sides of the two movable clamping blocks close to each other, and anti-slip members are fixedly connected to the sides of the contact blocks close to the automobile water tank.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution and providing a flexible gasket, the stability and clamping accuracy of the movable clamping block are improved.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, one end of the bidirectional screw rod extends to the outside of the bracket plate 1 and is fixedly connected to a manual turning handle.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the bidirectional screw rod can be driven to rotate by using the manual turning handle.

[0019] As a preferred implementation, the interior of the abutting splint is provided with a groove, and the abutting splint is an L-shaped structure.

[0020] By adopting the technical solution and setting the pull groove, the resisting clamping plate can be pulled so that the automobile water tank can be quickly released.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:

[0022] 1. In the utility model, when the automobile water tank needs to be fixed, the manual handle can be rotated to drive the rotation of the bidirectional screw rod, which can then drive the threaded block to slide in the guide groove, thereby driving the two movable clamping blocks to move toward or oppositely, thereby achieving the purpose of clamping or releasing the automobile water tank. The above structure is easy to use, so that the stability and adjustment performance of the movable clamping block meet the processing requirements of high-precision automobile water tanks, thereby avoiding the phenomenon of water tank displacement or deformation during welding, thereby improving the production quality of automobile water tanks.

[0023] 2. In the utility model, the torsion spring is set to drive the abutment clamp to rotate, so that the abutment block can always abut against the bottom of the automobile water tank, thereby increasing the stability of the automobile water tank on the basis of the clamping of the movable clamp, further improving the production quality of the automobile water tank, and adding a positioning groove on the bracket plate 2 for accurately placing the automobile water tank, further improving the welding accuracy, and the shape of the positioning groove matches the bottom of the automobile water tank, ensuring the position accuracy of the automobile water tank when it is placed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a water tank clamp is provided for the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 The utility model provides an overall structural schematic diagram of a water tank clamp;

[0026] Figure 3 The utility model provides a water tank clamp Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0027] Legend: 1. Bottom plate; 2. First support plate; 3. Movable clamping block; 4. Second support plate; 5. Fixed support; 6. Fixed bolt; 7. Automobile water tank; 8. Water inlet; 9. Water outlet; 10. Guide groove; 11. Bidirectional lead screw; 12. Limit rod; 13. Slide block; 14. Threaded block; 15. Positioning groove; 16. Fixed seat; 17. Contact clamping plate; 18. Support plate; 19. Torsion spring; 20. Contact block. Specific implementation

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0029] Refer to Figures 1-3 , a water tank clamp, including a bottom plate 1. Two first support plates 2 are fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate 1. Guide grooves 10 are respectively opened inside the first support plates 2. A bidirectional lead screw 11 is rotatably connected inside one of the guide grooves 10, and a limit rod 12 is fixedly connected inside the other guide groove 10. Threaded blocks 14 are respectively threadedly connected to both ends of the outside of the bidirectional lead screw 11, and slide blocks 13 are respectively slidably connected to both ends of the outside of the limit rod 12. Movable clamping blocks 3 are fixedly connected between the slide blocks 13 and the threaded blocks 14. An automobile water tank 7 is clamped between the two movable clamping blocks 3. A fixing mechanism is arranged on the top of the bottom plate 1. When it is necessary to fix the automobile water tank 7, the manual handle can be rotated to drive the rotation of the bidirectional lead screw 11, and then the threaded block 14 can be driven to slide in the guide groove 10, so as to drive the two movable clamping blocks 3 to move towards or away from each other, and then the purpose of clamping or releasing the automobile water tank 7 can be achieved. The above structure is convenient to use, so that the stability and adjustment performance of the movable clamping block 3 meet the processing requirements of high-precision automobile water tanks 7, and then the phenomenon of water tank displacement or deformation during the welding process can be avoided, thereby improving the production quality of the automobile water tank 7.

[0030] Refer to Figure 3, the fixing mechanism includes support plates II (4) fixedly connected to both ends of the top of the base plate (1). Support plates II (4) and the top of the base plate (1) and are equidistantly and fixedly connected around the automobile water tank (7) with fixing seats (16). Both ends of the top of the fixing seat (16) are fixedly connected with support plates (18). A contact clamping plate (17) is rotatably installed between the two support plates (18). Torsion springs (19) are sleeved on the rotating shafts of the contact clamping plate (17). One ends of the contact clamping plate (17) close to the automobile water tank (7) are fixedly connected with contact blocks (20). Through the setting of the torsion springs (19), the contact clamping plate (17) can be driven to rotate, so that the contact blocks (20) can always be in contact with the bottom of the automobile water tank (7). Thus, the stability of the automobile water tank (7) can be increased on the basis of the clamping of the movable clamping blocks (3), and the production quality of the automobile water tank (7) is further improved.

[0031] Refer to Figure 2 , a limiting mechanism is arranged inside the base plate (1). The limiting mechanism includes a positioning groove (15) opened inside the support plate II (4) and used in cooperation with the automobile water tank (7). Both ends of the top of the support plate II (4) are provided with fixing brackets (5). Three fixing bolts (6) are arranged inside each of the fixing brackets (5). The fixing brackets (5) and the support plate II (4) are connected by the fixing bolts (6). By adding the positioning groove (15) on the support plate II (4) for accurately placing the automobile water tank (7), the welding precision is further improved. The shape of the positioning groove (15) matches the bottom of the automobile water tank (7) to ensure the position accuracy when the automobile water tank (7) is placed.

[0032] Refer to Figure 3 , welding blocks I are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the support plates (18). Welding blocks II are fixedly connected to both sides of the contact clamping plate (17). One end of the torsion spring (19) is lapped on the outside of the welding block I, and the other end of the torsion spring (19) is lapped on the outside of the welding block II. Through the cooperation of the welding block I and the welding block II, it can cooperate with the torsion spring (19) to ensure the normal operation of the fixing mechanism.

[0033] Refer to Figure 1 , a water inlet (8) is fixedly installed on one side of the automobile water tank (7), and a water outlet (9) is fixedly installed on the other side of the automobile water tank (7). A clamping plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the automobile water tank (7). A clamping groove used in cooperation with the support plate I (2) is opened inside the clamping plate. Through the cooperation of the clamping groove and the support plate I (2), the position accuracy when the automobile water tank (7) is placed is further ensured.

[0034] Refer to Figure 1 , flexible gaskets are fixedly connected to the sides of the two movable clamping blocks (3) close to each other, and anti-slip members are fixedly connected to the sides of the contact blocks (20) close to the automobile water tank (7). Through the setting of the flexible gaskets, the stability and clamping precision of the movable clamping blocks (3) are improved, and the displacement and damage of the automobile water tank (7) during the welding process are effectively prevented.

[0035] Refer to Figure 2One end of the bidirectional screw rod 11 extends to the outside of the bracket plate 2 and is fixedly connected with a manual turning handle. The manual turning handle is used to drive the bidirectional screw rod 11 to rotate.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 The inside of the resisting clamping plate 17 is provided with a drawing groove, and the resisting clamping plate 17 is an L-shaped structure. Through the setting of the drawing groove, the resisting clamping plate 17 can be pulled so that the automobile water tank 7 can be quickly released.

[0037] Working principle: First, when the automobile water tank 7 needs to be fixed, the two-way screw rod 11 can be driven to rotate by rotating the manual handle, and then the threaded block 14 can be driven to slide in the guide groove 10, so that the two movable clamping blocks 3 can be driven to move toward or oppositely, so as to achieve the purpose of clamping or releasing the automobile water tank 7. The stability and clamping accuracy of the movable clamping block 3 are improved by setting the flexible gasket, and the displacement and damage of the automobile water tank 7 during the welding process are effectively prevented. The above structure is easy to use, so that the stability and adjustment performance of the movable clamping block 3 meet the processing requirements of the high-precision automobile water tank 7.

[0038] And through the setting of the torsion spring 19, the abutment clamp 17 can be driven to rotate, so that the abutment block 20 can always abut against the bottom of the automobile water tank 7, and then the stability of the automobile water tank 7 can be increased on the basis of the clamping of the movable clamp 3, thereby further improving the production quality of the automobile water tank 7. By adding a positioning groove 15 on the bracket plate 2 4 for accurately placing the automobile water tank 7, the welding accuracy is further improved, and the shape of the positioning groove 15 matches the bottom of the automobile water tank 7 to ensure the position accuracy of the automobile water tank 7 when it is placed.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A water tank fixture, comprising a bottom plate (1), characterized in that: Two support plates one (2) are fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate (1). Guide grooves (10) are respectively formed inside the support plates one (2). A bidirectional lead screw (11) is rotatably connected inside one of the guide grooves (10), and a limiting rod (12) is fixedly connected inside the other guide groove (10). Threaded blocks (14) are respectively threadedly connected to both ends of the outer side of the bidirectional lead screw (11), and sliders (13) are respectively slidably connected to both ends of the outer side of the limiting rod (12). Movable clamping blocks (3) are fixedly connected between the tops of the sliders (13) and the threaded blocks (14). An automobile water tank (7) is clamped between the two movable clamping blocks (3). A fixing mechanism is arranged on the top of the bottom plate (1).

2. The water tank fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism includes support plates two (4) fixedly connected to both ends of the top of the bottom plate (1). Fixed seats (16) are equidistantly and fixedly connected between the support plates two (4) and the top of the bottom plate (1) and around the automobile water tank (7). Support plates (18) are fixedly connected to both ends of the top of each fixed seat (16). A resisting clamping plate (17) is rotatably installed between the two support plates (18). Torsion springs (19) are respectively sleeved on the rotating shafts of the resisting clamping plate (17). Resisting blocks (20) are fixedly connected to one ends of the resisting clamping plate (17) close to the automobile water tank (7).

3. The water tank clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting mechanism is arranged inside the bottom plate (1). The limiting mechanism includes a positioning groove (15) formed inside the support plate two (4) and used in cooperation with the automobile water tank (7). Fixed brackets (5) are respectively arranged at both ends of the top of the support plate two (4). Three fixing bolts (6) are respectively arranged inside the fixed brackets (5). The fixed brackets (5) and the support plate two (4) are connected through the fixing bolts (6).

4. A water tank fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: Welding blocks one are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the support plates (18). Welding blocks two are fixedly connected to both sides of the resisting clamping plate (17). One end of the torsion spring (19) is lapped on the outside of the welding block one, and the other end of the torsion spring (19) is lapped on the outside of the welding block two.

5. A water tank fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inlet (8) is fixedly installed on one side of the automobile water tank (7), and an outlet (9) is fixedly installed on the other side of the automobile water tank (7). A clamping plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the automobile water tank (7), and a clamping groove used in cooperation with the support plate one (2) is formed inside the clamping plate.

6. A water tank fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: Flexible gaskets are fixedly connected to the sides of the two movable clamping blocks (3) close to each other, and anti-slip members are fixedly connected to the sides of the resisting blocks (20) close to the automobile water tank (7).

7. A water tank fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the bidirectional lead screw (11) extends to the outside of the support plate one (2) and is fixedly connected with a manual turning handle.

8. The water tank fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: Pulling grooves are respectively formed inside the resisting clamping plates (17), and the resisting clamping plates (17) are of L-shaped structures.