Engine cabin cover plate rubber plug pressing tool

A machine-based system with a detection unit and pressing mechanism ensures accurate and efficient gasket installation on engine compartment cover plates by preventing engagement if gaskets are absent, addressing manual installation errors.

CN223098504UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15QINGYUAN FUQIANG AUTOMOBILE PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421443670.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-21
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-21

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the installation of the engine nacelle cover rubber plug mainly relies on manual labor, and it is easy to cause missed installation or degraded installation quality.

Method used

A press-fit tool for the engine nacelle cover cover plate is designed, including a fixing module and a downcoming mechanism. The identification unit is used to detect the presence of the plug and press the plug on the cover plate if necessary.

Benefits of technology

Automatic inspection and installation of rubber plugs are realized, reducing leakage, improving installation quality and reducing the labor intensity of staff.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile assembly tools, and discloses an engine cabin cover plate rubber plug pressing tool which comprises a rack, a fixing module and a pressing mechanism, the fixing module and the pressing mechanism are connected to the rack, the pressing mechanism is located above the fixing module, the fixing module is used for fixing an engine cabin cover plate, and the fixing module is used for fixing the engine cabin cover plate. An identification unit for identifying whether a rubber plug is arranged on the engine cabin cover plate or not is arranged in the fixing module; when the recognition unit recognizes that the rubber plug exists on the engine cabin cover plate, the downward pressing mechanism moves downwards to press the rubber plug on the engine cabin cover plate, whether material shortage and material leakage exist on the engine cabin cover plate or not is recognized through the recognition unit, and downward pressing is prevented when material shortage and material leakage exist.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile assembly tooling, in particular to a rubber plug pressing tooling for an engine compartment cover plate. Background Art

[0002] The main function of the engine compartment cover plate of an automobile is to protect the internal parts of the engine compartment, and at the same time, it can also reduce the noise and vibration inside the engine compartment. Installing rubber plugs on the engine compartment cover plate can provide support and buffering for the sheet metal under the compartment cover and the engine cover. Currently, rubber plugs are installed manually. When installing rubber plugs manually, there may be a situation of missing installation, and during long-term work, manual installation of rubber plugs will also lead to a decline in the quality of rubber plug installation.

[0003] In the prior art, the utility model patent (CN220377264U) discloses a positioning tooling exclusive for the front cover of an engine, including a fixed positioning column for placing the front cover of the engine. The bottom of the fixed positioning column is fixed on the tooling bottom plate by bolts. A guiding component is arranged around the fixed positioning column. The guiding component includes several guiding plates. The guiding plates are located at the front end and the side end of the fixed positioning column. The bottom of the guiding plate is fixed on the tooling bottom plate by bolts. An adjusting and positioning component is also arranged around the fixed positioning column. The adjusting and positioning component includes several adjusting and positioning columns. The adjusting and positioning columns are distributed around the fixed positioning column. The bottom of the adjusting and positioning column is fixed on the tooling bottom plate. The adjusting and positioning column and the inner side of the guiding plate form an adjusting space for placing the front cover of the engine. This tooling can position the cover plate, but it cannot detect rubber plugs and install rubber plugs on the cover plate.

[0004] Based on this, the technical problem to be solved in this case is: how to provide a tooling for detecting and installing rubber plugs for the engine compartment cover plate. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a rubber plug pressing tooling for an engine compartment cover plate. By arranging an identification unit in a fixed module, it can accurately detect whether there is a rubber plug on the engine compartment cover plate. When a rubber plug is detected, the pressing mechanism presses down normally to press the rubber plug tightly on the engine compartment cover plate.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is:

[0007] An engine compartment cover rubber plug pressing tooling, comprising a frame, a fixed module connected to the frame, and a downward pressing mechanism. The downward pressing mechanism is located above the fixed module. The fixed module is used to fix the engine compartment cover, and an identification unit for identifying whether there is a rubber plug on the engine compartment cover is arranged in the fixed module; when the identification unit identifies that there is a rubber plug on the engine compartment cover, the downward pressing mechanism descends to press the rubber plug tightly on the engine compartment cover.

[0008] One of the technical solutions in the above technical solutions of the present utility model has at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0009] The present utility model identifies whether there is material shortage or leakage on the engine compartment cover through the identification unit, and prevents downward pressing in case of material shortage or leakage. The identification unit arranged in the fixed module can accurately identify the position on the engine compartment cover where the rubber plug needs to be installed, and can fix the engine compartment cover on the fixed module when the downward pressing mechanism presses down, improving the quality of installing the rubber plug. Description of the Drawings

[0010] Figure 1 is a perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 is a front view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0012] Figure 3 is a top view of the engine compartment cover with a rubber plug;

[0013] Figure 4 is a top view of the engine compartment cover without a rubber plug. Detailed Embodiment

[0014] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the 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.

[0015] Embodiment 1

[0016] Please refer to Figures 1-4, an engine compartment cover rubber plug pressing tooling, including a frame 1, a fixed module 2 connected to the frame 1, and a downward pressing mechanism 3. The downward pressing mechanism 3 is located above the fixed module 2. An identification unit 21 is provided in the fixed module 2, and the identification unit 21 is located directly below the downward pressing mechanism 3. The fixed module 2 is used to fix the engine compartment cover 7, and the identification unit 21 is used to identify whether there is a rubber plug 8 on the engine compartment cover 7. When the identification mechanism 21 identifies that there is a rubber plug 8 on the engine compartment cover 7, the downward pressing mechanism 3 presses the rubber plug 8 onto the engine compartment cover 7. When the identification unit 21 identifies that there is a rubber plug on the engine compartment cover 7, the downward pressing mechanism 3 presses the rubber plug 8 onto the engine compartment cover 7.

[0017] During the actual use process, the staff places the engine compartment cover 7 above the fixed module 2 and fixes it through the fixed module 2. Then, the staff pre-positions the rubber plug 8 that needs to be installed on the engine compartment cover 7, that is, places it on the engine compartment cover 7, and uses the identification unit 21 to identify whether the rubber plug 8 is pre-positioned correctly or whether there is a shortage or leakage of materials, and the identification unit 21 transmits a signal to the downward pressing cylinder 32. When the identification unit 21 identifies that the rubber plug 8 is not pre-positioned properly or there is a shortage or leakage of materials, the downward pressing cylinder 32 will no longer move downward. When the identification unit 21 identifies that there is a rubber plug 8 on the engine compartment cover 7, the downward pressing cylinder 32 will move downward and press the rubber plug 8 onto the engine compartment cover 7. In this way, the workload of the staff can be reduced, and the work efficiency can be improved, and the quality of installing the rubber plug 8 can be improved.

[0018] Further, the downward pressing mechanism 3 includes a fixed frame 31, a downward pressing cylinder 32, and a pressing block 33. The fixed frame 31 is connected to the frame 1. The cylinder body of the downward pressing cylinder 32 is connected to the fixed frame 31. The pressing block 33 is connected to the power output end of the downward pressing cylinder 32. The fixed module 2 is located below the pressing block 33.

[0019] In the above design, the downward pressing cylinder 32 drives the pressing block 33 to move downward to press the rubber plug 8 onto the engine compartment cover 7. Specifically, the pressing block 33 is made of a flexible material, which can prevent the downward pressure of the pressing block 33 from being too large and causing damage to the engine compartment cover 7, that is, it can protect the engine compartment cover 7.

[0020] Preferably, there are multiple fixed frames 31, and the number of the downward pressing cylinders 32 and pressing blocks 33 matches the number of the fixed frames 31.

[0021] In this embodiment, the number of the pressing cylinders 32, the fixing frames 31 and the pressing blocks 33 is two. However, according to the specifications of different engine compartment covers 7, the number of the pressing cylinders 32, the fixing frames 31 and the pressing blocks 33 can be increased. Specifically, the position of the pressing cylinder 32 on the fixing frame 31 can be manually adjusted, thereby improving the installation quality of the pressing rubber plug 8.

[0022] Preferably, the fixing module 2 includes a plurality of fixing seats 22 and a plurality of mounting seats 23 for pressing the rubber plug 8. The fixing seats 22 and the mounting seats 23 are both connected to the frame 1. The recognition unit 21 is located inside the mounting seat 23. The plurality of mounting seats 23 and the plurality of pressing blocks 33 correspond to each other up and down one by one. The plurality of fixing seats 22 and the plurality of mounting seats 23 form a placement portion for placing the engine compartment cover 7.

[0023] In the above design, the fixing seats 22 and the mounting seats 23 can fix the engine compartment cover 7. And by arranging the recognition unit 21 inside the mounting seat 23, it can ensure that the recognition unit 21 corresponds to the installation position of the rubber plug 8 on the engine compartment cover 7, improving the recognition accuracy. Specifically, the recognition unit 21, the mounting seat 23 and the pressing cylinder 32 are located on the same vertical axis, which is beneficial to improving the installation quality of the rubber plug 8.

[0024] Furthermore, each of the plurality of fixing seats 22 is provided with a groove 221 matching the engine compartment cover 7. The groove 221 is used to fit with the periphery of the engine compartment cover 7 and is fixed above the fixing seat 22.

[0025] Through the above design, the groove 221 can fit with the periphery of the engine compartment cover 7 and fix it on the placement portion formed by the fixing seat 22 and the mounting seat 23. This is beneficial to preventing the engine compartment cover 7 from shifting when the pressing cylinder 32 acts, thereby causing the installation quality of the rubber plug 8 to decline.

[0026] Even further, the mounting seat 23 is provided with a placement groove 231 for placing the recognition unit 21. The recognition unit 21 is located inside the placement groove 231.

[0027] In this embodiment, the recognition unit 21 being located inside the placement groove 231 is beneficial to keeping the recognition unit 21 and the mounting seat 23 on the same vertical axis. On the other hand, when installing the rubber plug 8, the placement groove 231 can also provide a clearance function for the rubber plug 8.

[0028] Preferably, the frame 1 is further provided with a start module 6 for controlling the start of the pressing mechanism 3, and the frame 1 is further provided with infrared sensors 5 arranged symmetrically.

[0029] To avoid any human interference or harm in the working area during the working state, through the identification of the infrared sensor 5, when it is identified that there is someone in the working area and the start module 6 is misoperated, the pressing cylinder 32 will not enter the normal working state. Only when the infrared sensor 5 does not identify anyone in the working area and the start module 6 is turned on, will the pressing cylinder 32 enter the normal working state.

[0030] More preferably, the bottom of the frame 1 is provided with lockable moving wheels 11.

[0031] Through the above design, the frame 1 can be moved and locked at the required working position.

[0032] More preferably, the bottom of the frame 1 is further provided with support feet 12. The support feet 12 are located at the bottom of the frame 1 and can adjust the height of the frame 1.

[0033] In this embodiment, the height of the frame 1 can be adjusted by the support feet 12 according to different working environments to facilitate the operation of the staff.

[0034] More preferably, the frame 1 is further provided with a workbench 13 and a storage rack 14. The storage rack 14 is located below the workbench 13, and the fixing module 2 and the pressing mechanism 3 are both located on the workbench 13.

[0035] In this embodiment, the storage rack 14 can facilitate the staff to place materials or other items, and since the storage rack 14 is located below the workbench 13, it is convenient for the staff to pick up and place materials or items.

[0036] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An engine compartment cover rubber plug pressing tooling, comprising a frame, a fixed module connected to the frame, and a downward pressing mechanism. The downward pressing mechanism is located above the fixed module, and the fixed module is used for fixing the engine compartment cover. It is characterized in that, The fixing module is provided with an identification unit for identifying whether there is a rubber plug on the engine compartment cover; When the identification unit identifies that there is a rubber plug on the engine compartment cover, the pressing mechanism descends to press the rubber plug tightly on the engine compartment cover; The pressing mechanism includes a fixing frame, a pressing cylinder, and a pressing block. The fixing frame is connected to the frame. The cylinder body of the pressing cylinder is connected to the fixing frame. The pressing block is connected to the power output end of the pressing cylinder. The fixing module is located below the pressing block; There are multiple fixing frames, and the number of the pressing cylinders and pressing blocks matches the number of the fixing frames; The fixing module includes multiple fixing seats and multiple mounting seats for pressing the rubber plug. The fixing seats and the mounting seats are both connected to the frame. The identification unit is located in the mounting seat. The multiple mounting seats correspond to the multiple pressing blocks one by one vertically. The multiple fixing seats and the multiple mounting seats form a placement part for placing the engine compartment cover; The mounting seat is provided with a placement groove for placing the identification unit, and the identification unit is located in the placement groove; 2. The rubber plug pressing tooling for the engine compartment cover according to claim 1, characterized in that The multiple fixing seats are all provided with grooves matching the shape of the engine compartment cover; 3. The rubber plug pressing tooling for the engine compartment cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is also provided with a starting module for controlling the pressing mechanism, and the frame is also provided with symmetrically arranged infrared sensors; 4. The rubber plug pressing tooling for the engine compartment cover according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the frame is provided with lockable moving wheels; 5. The rubber plug pressing tooling for the engine compartment cover according to claim 1, wherein The bottom of the frame is provided with support leg frames. The support leg frames are located at the bottom of the frame, and the support leg frames can adjust the height of the frame; 6. The rubber plug pressing tooling for the engine compartment cover according to claim 1, wherein, The frame is also provided with a workbench and a storage rack. The storage rack is located below the workbench. The fixing module and the pressing mechanism are both located on the workbench;

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