Clamp for automobile part machining

A three-point holding mechanism with 45-degree angled surfaces and gas-driven clamps addresses the inflexibility of traditional devices, enabling efficient and flexible component holding and multi-angle welding for improved processing efficiency.

CN223098676UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15WUHU ZHENFU MASCH MOULD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422301371.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-20
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional automotive parts clamping devices cannot be adjusted according to the size of the parts, have a narrow range of applications, and cannot be matched with multi-angle welding, which affects processing efficiency.

Method used

A clamp including a base, a symmetrically distributed first and second clamping components and a positioning component is designed. By positioning the components, the cylinder drive of the first, second and third clamping components is used to achieve multi-angle clamping and positioning, ensuring that the components and the base are at an angle of 45°, exposing each surface for welding.

Benefits of technology

It realizes adaptive clamping according to the size of the parts, facilitates multi-angle welding, and improves the efficiency and welding effect of automotive parts processing.

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Abstract

According to the clamp for machining the automobile parts, when the automobile parts need to be welded, the parts are positioned and supported through the two oppositely-distributed positioning supports, and positioning holes in the parts are placed in the positioning columns on the positioning supports so that the parts can be positioned at the designated positions; then the first clamping assembly, the second clamping assembly and the third clamping assembly are started, at the moment, the three sets of clamping assemblies serve as three clamping points respectively to clamp the part, meanwhile, the included angle between the positioning face of the positioning support and the top face of the positioning base is 45 degrees, and the included angle between an inclined supporting plate in the second supporting plate and the top face of the base is 45 degrees; it is guaranteed that the included angle between the part and the top face of the base is 45 degrees when the part is clamped and fixed, in this way, the front side face and the rear side face of the part are exposed, and a welding gun can conveniently weld all the angles and all the faces of the part; and through driving of air cylinders in the first clamping assembly, the second clamping assembly and the third clamping assembly, the clamping device can adapt to clamping of automobile parts of multiple sizes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile parts processing, and particularly relates to a fixture for automobile parts processing. Background Technique

[0002] Automobile parts, as the foundation of the automobile industry, are necessary factors to support the sustainable and healthy development of the automobile industry. With the continuous improvement of living standards, the usage of automobiles is increasing, and the manufacturing and processing capabilities of factories for automobiles are also getting stronger. Currently, many small-sized parts are used in the process of automobile manufacturing. These parts need to be placed on special appliances during the processing and welding processes to prevent these parts from being damaged, and at the same time ensure that the welding process is smoother and the welding effect is better. With the rapid development of the automobile industry, various clamping devices have emerged.

[0003] Currently, the traditional clamping devices for vehicle parts are not convenient to adjust the placement according to the size of the parts, and the applicable range is relatively narrow, which affects the production efficiency of automobile parts processing; and when the existing clamping devices are used together with welding torch equipment, they cannot cooperate with the welding torch for multi-angle welding, which affects the processing efficiency of automobile parts. Therefore, a fixture for automobile parts processing is proposed to solve the problems raised above. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model provides a fixture for automobile parts processing, aiming to solve the problems raised in the background technique.

[0005] The utility model is realized as follows. A fixture for automobile parts processing includes a base;

[0006] Symmetrically distributed first clamping components and second clamping components are provided on the base, a positioning component is provided between the first clamping component and the second clamping component, and a third clamping component is provided on the front side of the positioning component;

[0007] The first clamping component, the second clamping component and the third clamping component respectively serve as three clamping points to clamp the parts, and the positioning component is used for positioning the parts.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning component includes a positioning seat, the positioning seat is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the base, two relatively distributed positioning supports and a support seat are arranged on the top surface of the positioning seat, and a positioning column is arranged on the positioning support.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning surface of the positioning support forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the positioning seat, and the positioning column is fixedly arranged on the positioning surface of the positioning support.

[0010] Preferably, the first clamping assembly includes a first support plate fixedly arranged on the base. A support plate is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the first support plate, and a first clamping cylinder is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the support plate. The output end of the first clamping cylinder is connected to a first clamping claw.

[0011] Preferably, the third clamping assembly includes a second support plate, on which a second clamping cylinder is fixedly arranged, and the output end of the second clamping cylinder is connected to a second clamping claw.

[0012] Preferably, the second support plate includes a vertical support plate and an inclined support plate. The vertical support plate is perpendicular to the top surface of the base, the inclined support plate forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the base, and the second clamping cylinder is fixedly arranged on the inclined support plate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] When welding automotive parts is required, the parts are positioned and supported by two relatively distributed positioning supports. The positioning holes in the parts are placed on the positioning posts on the positioning supports so that the parts are positioned at the designated positions. Then, the first clamping assembly, the second clamping assembly, and the third clamping assembly are started. At this time, the first clamping assembly, the second clamping assembly, and the third clamping assembly respectively serve as three clamping points to clamp the parts. At the same time, the positioning surface of the positioning support forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the positioning seat, and the inclined support plate in the second support plate forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the base, ensuring that the parts are arranged at a 45° angle with the top surface of the base when being clamped and fixed. In this way, the front side and the rear side of the parts are both exposed, facilitating the welding gun to weld at various angles and on various surfaces of the parts; and the clamping of automotive parts with multiple sizes can be adapted through the cylinder drive in the first clamping assembly, the second clamping assembly, and the third clamping assembly. Description of the Drawings

[0015] Figure 1 is the front three-dimensional view of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is the rear three-dimensional view of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is the three-dimensional view of the structure of the positioning assembly in the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 is the top view of the overall structure of the present utility model.

[0019] In the figure:

[0020] 1. Base;

[0021] 2. Positioning components; 21. Positioning seat; 22. Positioning support; 23. Positioning column; 24. Support seat;

[0022] 3. First clamping component; 31. First support plate; 32. Support plate; 33. First clamping cylinder; 34. First clamping claw;

[0023] 4. Second clamping component;

[0024] 5. Third clamping component; 51. Second support plate; 52. Second clamping cylinder; 53. Second clamping claw. Detailed implementation manner

[0025] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0026] Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to be protected, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without making creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4, the present utility model provides a technical solution: a fixture for machining automotive parts, including a base 1; symmetrically distributed first clamping assemblies 3 and second clamping assemblies 4 are provided on the base 1, a positioning assembly 2 is provided between the first clamping assembly 3 and the second clamping assembly 4, and a third clamping assembly 5 is provided on the front side of the positioning assembly 2; the first clamping assembly 3, the second clamping assembly 4 and the third clamping assembly 5 respectively serve as three clamping points to clamp the parts, and the positioning assembly 2 is used for positioning the parts.

[0031] In this embodiment, the first clamping assembly 3 and the second clamping assembly 4 are symmetric assemblies with the same structure. When welding automotive parts is required, the parts are positioned and supported by two relatively distributed positioning supports 22, the positioning holes in the parts are placed on the positioning posts 23 on the positioning supports 22 so that the parts are positioned at the specified positions, and then the first clamping cylinder 33 in the first clamping assembly 3 is started. The first clamping cylinder 33 drives the first clamping claw 34 to fixedly clamp the left side of the part. The clamping cylinder in the second clamping assembly 4 is started, and the clamping cylinder drives the clamping claw to fixedly clamp the right side of the part. The second clamping cylinder 52 in the third clamping assembly 5 is started, and the second clamping cylinder 52 drives the second clamping claw 53 to fixedly clamp the middle position of the part. The support seat 24 plays a role in supporting the middle position of the part. At this time, the first clamping assembly 3, the second clamping assembly 4 and the third clamping assembly 5 respectively serve as three clamping points to clamp the parts. At the same time, the positioning surface of the positioning support 22 forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the positioning seat 21, and the inclined support plate in the second support plate 51 forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the base 1, ensuring that the part is arranged at a 45° angle with the top surface of the base 1 when being clamped and fixed. In this way, the front side and the rear side of the part are both exposed, facilitating welding of the part at various angles and on various surfaces by a welding torch; and the clamping of automotive parts of multiple sizes can be adapted by the cylinder drive in the first clamping assembly 3, the second clamping assembly 4 and the third clamping assembly 5. The difference lies only in the difference in the extension length of the cylinder.

[0032] Further, please refer to Figure 3 , the positioning assembly 2 includes a positioning seat 21, the positioning seat 21 is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the base 1, two relatively distributed positioning supports 22 and a support seat 24 are arranged on the top surface of the positioning seat 21, and a positioning post 23 is arranged on the positioning support 22.

[0033] Further, please refer to Figure 3 , the positioning surface of the positioning support 22 forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the positioning seat 21, and the positioning post 23 is fixedly arranged on the positioning surface of the positioning support 22.

[0034] In this embodiment, when welding automotive parts is required, the parts are positioned and supported by two relatively distributed positioning supports 22. The positioning holes in the parts are placed on the positioning posts 23 on the positioning supports 22 so that the parts are positioned at the specified positions. The positioning surface of the positioning support 22 forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the positioning base 21, and the inclined support plate in the second support plate 51 forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the base 1, ensuring that the parts are arranged at a 45° angle with the top surface of the base 1 when being clamped and fixed. In this way, both the front side and the rear side of the parts are exposed, facilitating the welding of the parts at various angles and on various surfaces by the welding torch.

[0035] Further, please refer to Figure 2 , the first clamping assembly 3 includes a first support plate 31, the first support plate 31 is fixedly arranged on the base 1, a support plate 32 is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the first support plate 31, a first clamping cylinder 33 is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the support plate 32, and the output end of the first clamping cylinder 33 is connected to a first clamping claw 34.

[0036] In this embodiment, when the first clamping cylinder 33 in the first clamping assembly 3 is started, the first clamping cylinder 33 drives the first clamping claw 34 to fixedly clamp the left side of the part, providing the first clamping point for clamping the part; at the same time, the clamping cylinder in the second clamping assembly 4 is started, and the clamping cylinder drives the clamping claw to fixedly clamp the right side of the part, providing the second clamping point for clamping the part.

[0037] Further, please refer to Figure 2 , the third clamping assembly 5 includes a second support plate 51, a second clamping cylinder 52 is fixedly arranged on the second support plate 51, and the output end of the second clamping cylinder 52 is connected to a second clamping claw 53.

[0038] In this embodiment, when the second clamping cylinder 52 in the third clamping assembly 5 is started, the second clamping cylinder 52 drives the second clamping claw 53 to fixedly clamp the middle position of the part. The support seat 24 plays a role in supporting the middle position of the part, providing the third clamping point for clamping the part.

[0039] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the second support plate 51 includes a vertical support plate and an inclined support plate. The vertical support plate is perpendicular to the top surface of the base 1, the inclined support plate forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the base 1, and the second clamping cylinder 52 is fixedly arranged on the inclined support plate.

[0040] In this embodiment, the inclined support plate in the second support plate 51 forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the base 1, ensuring that the parts are arranged at a 45° angle with the top surface of the base 1 when being clamped and fixed. In this way, both the front side and the rear side of the parts are exposed, facilitating the welding of the parts at various angles and on various surfaces by the welding torch.

[0041] Working principle and usage process of the utility model: When welding automotive parts, the parts are positioned and supported by two relatively distributed positioning supports 22. The positioning holes in the parts are placed on the positioning posts 23 on the positioning supports 22 so that the parts are positioned at the specified positions. Then, the first clamping cylinder 33 in the first clamping assembly 3 is started, and the first clamping cylinder 33 drives the first clamping claw 34 to fixedly clamp the left side of the parts. The clamping cylinder in the second clamping assembly 4 is started, and the clamping cylinder drives the clamping claws to fixedly clamp the right side of the parts. The second clamping cylinder 52 in the third clamping assembly 5 is started, and the second clamping cylinder 52 drives the second clamping claw 53 to fixedly clamp the middle position of the parts. The support seat 24 plays a role in supporting the middle position of the parts. At this time, the first clamping assembly 3, the second clamping assembly 4, and the third clamping assembly 5 respectively serve as three clamping points to clamp the parts. At the same time, the positioning surface of the positioning support 22 forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the positioning seat 21, and the inclined support plate in the second support plate 51 forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the base 1, ensuring that the parts are arranged at a 45° angle with the top surface of the base 1 when being clamped and fixed. In this way, the front side and the rear side of the parts are both exposed, facilitating the welding of the parts at various angles and on various surfaces by the welding torch. Moreover, the clamping by the cylinders in the first clamping assembly 3, the second clamping assembly 4, and the third clamping assembly 5 can adapt to the clamping of automotive parts of various sizes.

[0042] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A fixture for machining automotive parts, characterized in that: It includes a base (1); On the base (1), a symmetrically distributed first clamping component (3) and a second clamping component (4) are provided. A positioning component (2) is provided between the first clamping component (3) and the second clamping component (4). A third clamping component (5) is provided on the front side of the positioning component (2); The first clamping component (3), the second clamping component (4), and the third clamping component (5) respectively serve as three clamping points to clamp the components, and the positioning component (2) is used for positioning the components.

2. The fixture for machining automotive parts according to claim 1, wherein: The positioning component (2) includes a positioning seat (21). The positioning seat (21) is fixedly provided on the top surface of the base (1). Two relatively distributed positioning supports (22) and a support seat (24) are provided on the top surface of the positioning seat (21). A positioning column (23) is provided on the positioning support (22).

3. The fixture for machining automotive parts according to claim 2, wherein: The positioning surface of the positioning support (22) forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the positioning seat (21). The positioning column (23) is fixedly provided on the positioning surface of the positioning support (22).

4. A fixture for machining automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping component (3) includes a first support plate (31). The first support plate (31) is fixedly provided on the base (1). A support plate (32) is fixedly provided on the top surface of the first support plate (31). A first clamping cylinder (33) is fixedly provided on the top surface of the support plate (32). The output end of the first clamping cylinder (33) is connected to a first clamping claw (34).

5. A fixture for machining automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third clamping component (5) includes a second support plate (51). A second clamping cylinder (52) is fixedly provided on the second support plate (51). The output end of the second clamping cylinder (52) is connected to a second clamping claw (53).

6. The fixture for machining automotive parts according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second support plate (51) includes a vertical support plate and an inclined support plate. The vertical support plate is perpendicular to the top surface of the base (1). The inclined support plate forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the base (1). The second clamping cylinder (52) is fixedly provided on the inclined support plate.