Automobile steering knuckle ball pin mounting hole height determination gauge

By designing the height determination test tool for the ball pin installation hole of the automobile steering joint ball pin and using mechanical positioning and fixing devices, the error problems caused by visual judgment in the existing measurement methods are solved, and higher measurement accuracy and reliability are achieved.

CN223138562UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22拓普电动车热管理系统(宁波)有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422477266.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-14
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-14

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Technical Problem

The existing method of measuring the joint ball pin installation hole of the steering joint visually determines the ultimate plunger-type end surface of the contour tester, resulting in errors in the judgment of critical value and inaccurate measurement results.

Method used

The height determination test tool for the automotive steering joint ball pin installation hole including the first inner surface spacing test tool jaw and the second inner surface spacing test tool jaw is adopted. Through mechanical clamping and fixing devices, the traditional visual judgment method is replaced by standard blocks and accurate claw design, and the measurement reliability is improved.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces the error caused by the operator's subjective judgment, improves the accuracy and reliability of the measurement results, and ensures the qualification of the measurement results.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile steering knuckle ball pin mounting hole height determination testing fixture, comprising a first inner surface spacing testing fixture claw and a second inner surface spacing testing fixture claw which are arranged oppositely, and the first inner surface spacing testing fixture claw and the second inner surface spacing testing fixture claw are connected through a handle; a first clamping groove is formed in the outer side of the first inner surface distance detection tool clamping jaw, a second clamping groove is formed in the outer side of the second inner surface distance detection tool clamping jaw, and a screw-shaped detection block is arranged in the first clamping groove or the second clamping groove. According to the utility model, the problem that the height from a virtual plane to a processing surface is qualified by visually judging whether an upper limit plunger type end face and a lower limit plunger type end face of an existing steering knuckle ball pin mounting hole are higher than or lower than a machining surface is solved; and the measurement result is easy to deviate in critical value judgment, so that the measurement result is inaccurate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of detection tools, in particular to a detection tool for determining the height of a ball pin mounting hole of an automobile steering knuckle. Background Technique

[0002] In the automobile manufacturing industry, the steering knuckle is a key component and an important part of the vehicle suspension system. It is also known as a wheel fork or a steering knuckle arm. It is located near the center of the wheel. Its main function is to connect the wheel and the suspension system, enabling the wheel to move vertically to adapt to road surface changes and allowing the wheel to rotate relative to the vehicle body during steering. It also plays a role in connecting other control structures, such as control arms and steering tie rods, and in transmitting the movement of the steering wheel to achieve wheel steering. Therefore, it is a crucial safety component for ensuring vehicle driving. Therefore, its design, manufacture, and inspection all need to follow strict standards. Currently, the measurement at the ball pin mounting hole generally uses a profiling inspection tool, and then visually determines whether the upper and lower limit plunger end faces of the profiling inspection tool exceed or are lower than the machined surface to judge whether the height from a specific virtual plane to the machined surface is qualified. However, this judgment method is prone to misjudgment due to inaccurate subjective judgment in critical value judgment. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model provides a detection tool for determining the height of a ball pin mounting hole of an automobile steering knuckle, which can solve the problem that the existing measurement at the ball pin mounting hole of the steering knuckle uses a profiling inspection tool, and then visually determines whether the upper and lower limit plunger end faces of the profiling inspection tool exceed or are lower than the machined surface to judge whether the height from a specific virtual plane to the machined surface is qualified, and the measurement result is prone to deviation in critical value judgment, resulting in inaccurate measurement results.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A detection tool for determining the height of a ball pin mounting hole of an automobile steering knuckle, including a first inner surface spacing inspection tool jaw and a second inner surface spacing inspection tool jaw arranged oppositely, and the first inner surface spacing inspection tool jaw and the second inner surface spacing inspection tool jaw are connected by a handle; a first clamping groove is arranged on the outer side of the first inner surface spacing inspection tool jaw, a second clamping groove is arranged on the outer side of the second inner surface spacing inspection tool jaw, and a screw-shaped detection block is arranged in the first clamping groove or the second clamping groove. One end of the detection block is attached to the inner side wall of the first clamping groove or the second clamping groove, and the other end of the detection block is inserted into the ball pin mounting hole of the steering knuckle. By adopting a standard block and an accurate jaw design, the traditional visual judgment method is replaced by mechanical positioning and fixing devices, significantly reducing the error caused by the subjective judgment of the operator and improving the reliability of the measurement result.

[0005] Preferably, the detection block includes a measured plane positioning and mounting block that matches the ball joint mounting hole of the steering knuckle. A positioning block is provided on one side of the measured plane positioning and mounting block. The measured plane positioning and mounting block is inserted into the ball joint mounting hole of the steering knuckle, and the distance between the lower surface of the measured plane positioning and mounting block and the lower surface of the steering knuckle is the distance to be detected.

[0006] Preferably, the cross-section of the handle is polygonal, and threaded holes are provided on the opposite outer sides of the handle, which is convenient for processing.

[0007] Preferably, the cross-section of the handle is polygonal, and threaded holes are provided on the opposite outer sides of the handle, which is convenient for processing.

[0008] Preferably, through holes corresponding to the threaded holes are provided on the opposite inner sides of the first inner surface spacing gauge jaw and the second inner surface spacing gauge jaw. Fasteners pass through the through holes and are connected to the threaded holes, which is convenient for installation.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0010] The structure is simple and the operation is convenient. It can determine whether it is qualified between the virtual plane with a specific height at different slopes and the machining surface, has good versatility, greatly reduces the measurement cost, and can solve the problem that the measurement at the ball joint mounting hole of the existing steering knuckle uses a profiling gauge, and then visually judges whether the two upper and lower limit plunger end faces of the profiling gauge exceed or are lower than the machining surface to determine whether the height from the specific virtual plane to the machining surface is qualified. The measurement result is prone to deviation in the critical value judgment, resulting in inaccurate measurement results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structure diagram of the present utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structure diagram of the detection block of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the use state of the present utility model.

[0015] Reference numerals:

[0016] 1. First inner surface spacing gauge jaw, 11. First clamping groove, 12. Through hole, 2. Second inner surface spacing gauge jaw, 21. Second clamping groove, 3. Handle, 31. Threaded hole, 4. Detection block, 41. Measured plane positioning and mounting block, 42. Positioning block, 43. Groove, 5. Steering knuckle. Detailed implementation mode

[0017] 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.

[0018] As Figures 1-4 shown, in order to solve the problem that the measurement at the ball pin mounting hole of the existing steering knuckle uses a profiling fixture, and then visually judges whether the two upper and lower limit plunger end faces of the profiling fixture exceed or are lower than the machined surface to judge whether the height from a specific virtual plane to the machined surface is qualified, and the measurement result is prone to deviation in the critical value judgment, resulting in inaccurate measurement results, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: An inspection fixture for determining the height of the ball pin mounting hole of an automotive steering knuckle, including a first inner surface spacing inspection fixture jaw 1 and a second inner surface spacing inspection fixture jaw 2 arranged oppositely, and the first inner surface spacing inspection fixture jaw 1 and the second inner surface spacing inspection fixture jaw 2 are connected by a handle 3; a first clamping groove 11 is arranged on the outer side of the first inner surface spacing inspection fixture jaw 1, a second clamping groove 21 is arranged on the outer side of the second inner surface spacing inspection fixture jaw 2, and a screw-shaped detection block 4 is arranged in the first clamping groove 11 or the second clamping groove 21. One end of the detection block 4 is attached to the inner side wall of the first clamping groove 11 or the second clamping groove 21, and the other end of the detection block 4 is inserted into the ball pin mounting hole of the steering knuckle 5. By adopting a standard block and an accurate jaw design, the traditional visual judgment method is replaced by mechanical positioning and fixing devices, significantly reducing the error caused by the subjective judgment of the operator and improving the reliability of the measurement result.

[0019] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the detection block 4 includes a measured plane positioning and mounting block 41 matching the ball pin mounting hole of the steering knuckle 5. A positioning block 42 is arranged on one side of the measured plane positioning and mounting block 41. The measured plane positioning and mounting block 41 is inserted into the ball pin mounting hole of the steering knuckle 5, and the lower surface of the measured plane positioning and mounting block 41 and the lower surface of the steering knuckle 5 are the distances to be detected.

[0020] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, a slot 43 is arranged on one side of the measured plane positioning and mounting block 41 close to the positioning block 42, which is convenient for processing.

[0021] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the cross section of the handle 3 is polygonal, and threaded holes 31 are arranged on the opposite outer sides of the handle 3, which is convenient for processing.

[0022] In this embodiment, as Figure 2As shown, through holes 12 corresponding to the threaded holes 31 are provided on the relative inner sides of the first inner surface spacing gauge jaws 1 and the second inner surface spacing gauge jaws 2. Fasteners pass through the through holes 12 and are connected to the threaded holes 31, which is convenient for installation.

[0023] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-4 shown, first, insert the measured plane positioning and mounting block 41 of the detection block 4 into the ball pin mounting hole of the measured steering knuckle 5. The ball pin mounting hole of the measured steering knuckle 5 is in the shape of a tapered hole or a round hole. The first clamping groove 11 of the first inner surface spacing gauge jaw 1 is clamped on the upper side of the measured plane positioning and mounting block 41 and the lower surface of the measured steering knuckle 5, and the first clamping groove 11 is pushed in by fitting the upper surface of the measured plane positioning and mounting block 41. If it can be completely inserted, it means that the measured dimension is below the upper limit height, and it is judged to be qualified. If it cannot be pushed in, it means that the dimension exceeds the upper limit, and it is judged to be unqualified. Use the second clamping groove 21 of the second inner surface spacing gauge jaw 2 to clamp on the upper side of the measured plane positioning and mounting block 41 and the lower surface of the measured steering knuckle 5, and the second clamping groove 21 is pushed in by fitting the upper surface of the measured plane positioning and mounting block 41. If it can be completely inserted, it means that the dimension is above the lower limit height, and it is judged to be qualified. If it cannot be pushed in, it means that the dimension is lower than the lower limit, and it is judged to be unqualified. Only when the measurement conditions of both the first clamping groove 11 and the second clamping groove 21 are qualified can the test be judged to be qualified, and the rest of the situations are unqualified.

[0024] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings). If this specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0025] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0026] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "connection" and "fixation" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A height determination inspection tool for the ball pin mounting hole of an automotive steering knuckle, characterized in that Including: First inner surface spacing gauge jaws (1) and second inner surface spacing gauge jaws (2) which are oppositely arranged, and the first inner surface spacing gauge jaws (1) and the second inner surface spacing gauge jaws (2) are connected by a handle (3); A first clamping groove (11) is arranged on the outer side of the first inner surface spacing gauge jaws (1), a second clamping groove (21) is arranged on the outer side of the second inner surface spacing gauge jaws (2), a detection block (4) in the shape of a screw is arranged in the first clamping groove (11) or the second clamping groove (21), one end of the detection block (4) is attached to the inner side wall of the first clamping groove (11) or the second clamping groove (21), and the other end of the detection block (4) is inserted into the ball pin mounting hole of the steering knuckle (5).

2. The ball joint mounting hole height determination inspection tool for an automotive steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection block (4) is stepped from top to bottom and includes a measured plane positioning and mounting block (41) matching the ball pin mounting hole of the steering knuckle (5), and a positioning block (42) is arranged on one side of the measured plane positioning and mounting block (41).

3. The ball joint mounting hole height determination inspection fixture for an automotive steering knuckle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A slot (43) is arranged on one side of the measured plane positioning and mounting block (41) close to the positioning block (42).

4. The height determination fixture for the ball pin mounting hole of the vehicle steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the handle (3) is polygonal, and threaded holes (31) are arranged on the opposite outer sides of the handle (3).

5. The ball joint mounting hole height determination inspection fixture for an automotive steering knuckle according to claim 4, characterized in that: Through holes (12) corresponding to the threaded holes (31) are arranged on the opposite inner sides of the first inner surface spacing gauge jaws (1) and the second inner surface spacing gauge jaws (2), and fasteners pass through the through holes (12) and are connected to the threaded holes (31).