Automobile steel rim welding seam air tightness detection machine

By designing an automated automotive steel rim weld airtightness detection machine, the claw-shaped traction assembly and motor drive pallet rotation can realize automatic application of leak detectors and gas injection, solving the inefficiency problems caused by manual operation in the prior art and improving detection efficiency and production efficiency.

CN223138908UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22JIANGSU YAOFENG PRECISION MACHINERY PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422427527.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-09

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Technical Problem

The airtightness detection of existing automotive steel rim welds relies on manual operation, has low degree of automation, and affects production efficiency.

Method used

An automotive steel rim weld airtightness detection machine is designed, using claw-shaped traction assembly and motor drive pallet rotation, combined with an electric telescopic rod and a distance adjustment mechanism to realize automatic application of leak detectors and gas injection, and automatically complete the weld airtightness detection.

Benefits of technology

Improve the testing efficiency, reduce labor intensity, and improve overall production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile steel rim welding seam air tightness detection machine, and relates to the technical field of rim welding seam air tightness detection. The device comprises a base, and side plates are fixedly installed at the left end and the right end of the top face of the base. The claw-shaped traction assembly drives the supporting and fixing assembly to move, the inner ring of the automobile hub is supported and fixed, the output end of the first motor drives the tray and the automobile hub to rotate, and the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod is used for enabling the liquid leakage box to be close to the welding seam of the automobile hub. The distance adjusting mechanism drives the upper liquid leakage box and the lower liquid leakage box to move oppositely, so that the sponge is attached to the surface of a hub weld joint, leakage detection agents are supplied to the liquid leakage boxes through the distance adjusting mechanism and matched with rotation of the hub, the leakage detection agents can be rapidly and evenly smeared on the surface of the weld joint, and gas is injected into the inflating valve through the inflation assembly after smearing is completed. Compared with manual rotation of the hub and smearing, the welding seam air tightness detection device has the advantage that the smearing efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air tightness detection of rim welds, in particular to an air tightness detector for automobile steel rim welds. Background Technique

[0002] The air tightness detection of automobile steel rim welds is an important link to ensure that there is no gas leakage during the use of the tire and rim assembly. It is an important part of the production quality management of automobile enterprises and also an important business component of the automobile maintenance industry.

[0003] At present, the conventional detection method is to inject gas into the tire through the valve nozzle during the detection process, and manually apply soapy water or other leak detection agents evenly on the weld to observe whether there are bubbles generated to further confirm the leakage point. It has the advantages of low cost and easy observation of the leakage point. However, this also makes the detection process highly dependent on manual operation and has a low degree of automation, which will affect the overall production efficiency in industrial production.

[0004] Therefore, an air tightness detector for automobile steel rim welds is proposed. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an air tightness detector for automobile steel rim welds to solve the problems mentioned in the above background technique.

[0006] The utility model specifically adopts the following technical solutions to achieve the above purpose:

[0007] An air tightness detector for automobile steel rim welds includes a base. Both left and right ends of the top surface of the base are fixedly installed with side plates. A first motor is fixedly installed on the top surface of the base. The output end of the first motor is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft. A tray is fixedly installed on the top surface of the rotating shaft. A fixing and supporting assembly is arranged on the top surface of the tray. The number of the fixing and supporting assemblies is several and they are evenly distributed in a circular array. A claw-shaped traction assembly for pulling several fixing and supporting assemblies to move centripetally or centrifugally synchronously is arranged in the middle of the top surface of the tray. On one side, a second electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the surface of the side plate close to the tray. A liquid supply mechanism is fixedly installed at the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod. An adjustable distance mechanism is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid supply mechanism. The adjustable distance mechanism includes two lifting plates arranged symmetrically up and down. A liquid leakage box is fixedly installed on the surface of the lifting plate. The liquid leakage box is communicated with the liquid supply mechanism. Sponges are fixedly installed on the opposite surfaces of the two liquid leakage boxes. An air inflation assembly is arranged on the surface of the other side plate.

[0008] Further, the supporting and fixing component includes a limiting sliding groove which is opened on the top surface of the tray. A slider is slidably installed on the inner wall surface of the limiting sliding groove. A supporting block is fixedly installed on the top surface of the slider. The supporting block is slidably installed on the top surface of the tray. The claw-shaped traction component is used to drive the slider to slide along the limiting sliding groove.

[0009] Further, the claw-shaped traction component includes an installation groove which is opened in the middle of the top surface of the tray. A first electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the inner wall of the installation groove. An installation block is fixedly installed at the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod. A first connecting rod is rotatably installed on the surface of the installation block. The top end of the first connecting rod is rotatably installed with a second connecting rod. The second connecting rod is rotatably installed on the surface of the slider.

[0010] Further, the liquid supply mechanism includes a liquid storage box which is fixedly installed on the surface of the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod. A water pump is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid storage box. The output end of the water pump is fixedly connected with an infusion tube. The infusion tube is fixedly connected with the surface of the liquid leakage box. The distance adjustment mechanism is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid storage box.

[0011] Further, the distance adjustment mechanism includes an installation column which is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid supply mechanism. A moving groove is opened on the surface of the installation column close to the tray. The number of the moving grooves is two and they are symmetrically arranged up and down. A second motor is fixedly installed on the top surface of the installation column. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected with a double-headed threaded rod. The double-headed threaded rod is rotatably installed on the inner wall surface of the moving groove. A lifting plate is slidably installed on the inner wall surface of the moving groove and is threadedly installed on the surface of the double-headed threaded rod.

[0012] Further, the inflation component includes a perforation, a placement rack and an inflation head. The perforation is opened on the surface of the side plate. The placement rack is fixedly installed on the surface of the side plate. The air inlet end of the inflation head is fixedly connected with an air delivery pipe. A clamping plate is fixedly installed on the surface of the inflation head. The clamping plate is clamped on the surface of the placement rack. The end of the air delivery pipe far away from the inflation head is connected with an external air supply device.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0014] Drive the fixing component to move through the claw-shaped traction component, and fix the inner ring of the automobile wheel hub by expanding and installing. The output end of the first motor drives the rotating shaft and the tray to rotate, and then the automobile wheel hub can be driven to rotate. The telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod drives the liquid leakage box to approach the weld of the automobile wheel hub, and the distance adjustment mechanism drives the upper and lower liquid leakage boxes to move towards each other, so that the sponge fits on the surface of the wheel hub weld. The distance adjustment mechanism supplies the leak detection agent to the liquid leakage box. Cooperating with the rotation of the wheel hub, the leak detection agent can be quickly and evenly applied to the surface of the weld. After the application is completed, gas is injected into the valve nozzle through the inflation component, and the airtightness detection of the weld can be completed. Compared with manually rotating the wheel hub and applying, the application efficiency is improved and the labor intensity is reduced, which is beneficial to improving the overall production efficiency. Brief Description of the Drawings

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

[0016] Figure 2 is the front sectional view of the three-dimensional structure of the tray of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is the front sectional view of the three-dimensional structure of the distance adjustment mechanism of the present utility model;

[0018] Reference numerals: 1, base; 2, side plate; 3, first motor; 4, rotating shaft; 5, tray; 6, claw-shaped traction component; 601, installation groove; 602, first electric telescopic rod; 603, installation block; 604, first connecting rod; 605, second connecting rod; 7, fixing component; 701, limit sliding groove; 702, slider; 703, support block; 8, second electric telescopic rod; 9, liquid supply mechanism; 901, liquid storage box; 902, water pump; 903, infusion pipe; 10, distance adjustment mechanism; 1001, installation column; 1002, moving groove; 1003, second motor; 1004, double-headed threaded rod; 1005, lifting plate; 11, liquid leakage box; 12, sponge; 13, inflation component; 131, perforation; 132, placement rack; 133, inflation head; 134, gas transmission pipe; 135, clamping plate. Detailed Embodiments

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0020] 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 claimed present invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive distinction and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] The electrical components appearing in this text are all electrically connected to an external main controller and the 220V mains power supply, and the main controller can be a conventional known device such as a computer for control.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "inner", "outer", "upper", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present invention is usually placed during use. It 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 construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0024] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, an airtightness detector for automobile steel wheel rim welds includes a base 1. Both left and right ends of the top surface of the base 1 are fixedly installed with side plates 2. A first motor 3 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the base 1. The output end of the first motor 3 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 4. A tray 5 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the rotating shaft 4. A fixing component 7 is provided on the top surface of the tray 5. The number of the fixing components 7 is several and they are evenly distributed in a circular array. A claw-shaped traction component 6 for pulling several fixing components 7 to move centripetally or centrifugally synchronously is provided in the middle of the top surface of the tray 5. A second electric telescopic rod 8 is fixedly installed on the surface of one side plate 2 close to the tray 5. A liquid supply mechanism 9 is fixedly installed at the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod 8. An adjustable distance mechanism 10 is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid supply mechanism 9. The adjustable distance mechanism 10 includes two lifting plates 1005 arranged symmetrically up and down. A liquid leakage box 11 is fixedly installed on the surface of the lifting plate 1005. The liquid leakage box 11 is communicated with the liquid supply mechanism 9. Sponges 12 are fixedly installed on the opposite surfaces of the two liquid leakage boxes 11. An inflation component 13 is provided on the surface of the other side plate 2.

[0025] More specifically, the claw-shaped traction assembly 6 drives the supporting and fixing assembly 7 to move, so as to support and fix the inner ring of the automotive wheel hub. The output end of the first motor 3 drives the rotating shaft 4 and the tray 5 to rotate, and then can drive the automotive wheel hub to rotate. The telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod 8 drives the liquid leakage box 11 to approach the weld of the automotive wheel hub, and the distance adjustment mechanism 10 drives the upper and lower liquid leakage boxes 11 to move towards each other, so that the sponge 12 fits on the surface of the wheel hub weld. The distance adjustment mechanism 10 supplies the leak detection agent to the liquid leakage box 11. Cooperating with the rotation of the wheel hub, the leak detection agent can be quickly and evenly applied on the surface of the weld. After the application is completed, the inflation assembly 13 injects gas into the valve nozzle, and the airtightness detection of the weld can be completed. Compared with manually rotating the wheel hub and applying, the application efficiency is improved and the labor intensity is reduced, which is beneficial to improving the overall production efficiency.

[0026] The supporting and fixing assembly 7 includes a limit sliding groove 701, which is opened on the top surface of the tray 5. A slider 702 is slidably installed on the inner wall surface of the limit sliding groove 701. A support block 703 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the slider 702. The support block 703 is slidably installed on the top surface of the tray 5. The claw-shaped traction assembly 6 is used to drive the slider 702 to slide along the limit sliding groove 701.

[0027] Specifically, when the slider 702 slides along the inner wall surface of the limit sliding groove 701, it will drive the support block 703 to slide. By using the sliding and fixing of multiple support blocks 703, wheel hubs with different inner ring sizes can be supported and fixed, so that when the tray 5 rotates, the automotive wheel hub can rotate stably synchronously.

[0028] The claw-shaped traction assembly 6 includes an installation groove 601, which is opened in the middle of the top surface of the tray 5. A first electric telescopic rod 602 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the inner wall of the installation groove 601. The telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod 602 is fixedly installed with an installation block 603. A first connecting rod 604 is rotatably installed on the surface of the installation block 603. The top end of the first connecting rod 604 is rotatably installed with a second connecting rod 605. The second connecting rod 605 is rotatably installed on the surface of the slider 702.

[0029] Specifically, the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod 602 drives the installation block 603 to move up and down, so that while the first connecting rod 604 and the second connecting rod 605 deflect, the end positions also change, and then drive the slider 702 connected to the second connecting rod 605 to move and be positioned, thereby completing the movement and positioning of the support block 703.

[0030] The liquid supply mechanism 9 includes a liquid storage box 901, which is fixedly installed on the surface of the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod 8. A water pump 902 is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid storage box 901. The output end of the water pump 902 is fixedly connected with an infusion pipe 903. The infusion pipe 903 is fixedly connected to the surface of the liquid leakage box 11. The distance adjustment mechanism 10 is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid storage box 901.

[0031] Specifically, the liquid storage box 901 can be opened to inject a leak detection agent into it. The leak detection agent is input into the liquid leakage box 11 through the infusion tube 903 by the suction action of the water pump 902, and finally leaks into the liquid leakage box 11 and then to the surface of the sponge 12, and the sponge 12 is used to complete the application of the leak detection agent.

[0032] The distance adjustment mechanism 10 includes a mounting post 1001, the mounting post 1001 is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid supply mechanism 9, a moving groove 1002 is opened on the surface of the mounting post 1001 close to the tray 5, the number of the moving grooves 1002 is two and they are symmetrically arranged up and down, a second motor 1003 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting post 1001, the output end of the second motor 1003 is fixedly connected with a double-headed threaded rod 1004, the double-headed threaded rod 1004 is rotatably installed on the inner wall surface of the moving groove 1002, and a lifting plate 1005 is slidably installed on the inner wall surface of the moving groove 1002 and is threadedly installed on the surface of the double-headed threaded rod 1004.

[0033] Specifically, the output end of the second motor 1003 drives the double-headed threaded rod 1004 to rotate, so that the two lifting plates 1005 that are symmetrically installed up and down on the surface of the double-headed threaded rod 1004 and slidably installed on the inner wall surface of the moving groove 1002 move synchronously towards or away from each other, thereby adjusting the distance between the two sponges 12, so that the sponges 12 can move while fitting the wheel hub weld.

[0034] The inflation assembly 13 includes a perforation 131, a placement rack 132 and an inflation head 133. The perforation 131 is opened on the side plate 2, the placement rack 132 is fixedly installed on the surface of the side plate 2, the air inlet end of the inflation head 133 is fixedly connected with an air delivery pipe 134, a clamping plate 135 is fixedly installed on the surface of the inflation head 133, the clamping plate 135 is clamped on the surface of the placement rack 132, and the end of the air delivery pipe 134 away from the inflation head 133 is connected to an external air supply device.

[0035] Specifically, the clamping plate 135 is removed from the surface of the placement rack 132, and the inflation head 133 is inserted into the valve nozzle, then the external air supply device, the air delivery pipe 134 and the inflation head 133 can be used in cooperation to inflate the tire, thereby completing the airtightness detection of the wheel hub weld. The inflation head 133 is flexibly limited by the perforation 131 and the placement rack 132, and the inflation head 133 can be effectively stored while not interfering with the inflation work.

[0036] In summary: The claw-shaped traction assembly 6 drives the supporting and fixing assembly 7 to move, so as to support and fix the inner ring of the automotive wheel hub. The output end of the first motor 3 drives the rotating shaft 4 and the tray 5 to rotate, thereby driving the automotive wheel hub to rotate. The telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod 8 drives the liquid leakage box 11 to approach the weld of the automotive wheel hub, and the distance adjustment mechanism 10 drives the upper and lower liquid leakage boxes 11 to move towards each other, so that the sponge 12 fits on the surface of the wheel hub weld. The distance adjustment mechanism 10 supplies the leak detection agent to the liquid leakage box 11. In cooperation with the rotation of the wheel hub, the leak detection agent can be quickly and evenly applied to the surface of the weld. After the application is completed, gas is injected into the valve nozzle through the inflation assembly 13, and the airtightness detection of the weld can be completed. Compared with manually rotating the wheel hub and applying, the application efficiency is improved and the labor intensity is reduced, which is beneficial to improving the overall production efficiency.

[0037] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and the principles described in the specification are only the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of protection required by the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An airtightness detector for the weld seam of an automotive steel rim, characterized in that, It includes a base (1), on both left and right ends of the top surface of the base (1), side plates (2) are fixedly installed. On the top surface of the base (1), a first motor (3) is fixedly installed. The output end of the first motor (3) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (4). On the top surface of the rotating shaft (4), a tray (5) is fixedly installed. On the top surface of the tray (5), there is a supporting and fixing assembly (7). The number of the supporting and fixing assemblies (7) is several and they are evenly distributed in a circular array. In the middle of the top surface of the tray (5), there is a claw-shaped traction assembly (6) for pulling several supporting and fixing assemblies (7) to move centripetally or centrifugally synchronously. On one side, on the surface of the side plate (2) close to the tray (5), a second electric telescopic rod (8) is fixedly installed. The telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod (8) is fixedly installed with a liquid supply mechanism (9). On the surface of the liquid supply mechanism (9), a distance adjustment mechanism (10) is fixedly installed. The distance adjustment mechanism (10) includes two lifting plates (1005) arranged symmetrically up and down. On the surface of the lifting plate (1005), a liquid leakage box (11) is fixedly installed. The liquid leakage box (11) is communicated with the liquid supply mechanism (9). On the opposite surfaces of the two liquid leakage boxes (11), sponges (12) are fixedly installed. On the surface of the other side plate (2), there is an inflation assembly (13).

2. The air tightness detector for automobile steel rim welds according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting and fixing assembly (7) includes a limit sliding groove (701). The limit sliding groove (701) is opened on the top surface of the tray (5). On the inner wall surface of the limit sliding groove (701), a slider (702) is slidably installed. On the top surface of the slider (702), a supporting block (703) is fixedly installed. The supporting block (703) is slidably installed on the top surface of the tray (5). The claw-shaped traction assembly (6) is used to drive the slider (702) to slide along the limit sliding groove (701).

3. The airtightness detector for the weld of an automotive steel rim according to claim 2, wherein, The claw-shaped traction assembly (6) includes an installation groove (601). The installation groove (601) is opened in the middle of the top surface of the tray (5). On the bottom surface of the inner wall of the installation groove (601), a first electric telescopic rod (602) is fixedly installed. The telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod (602) is fixedly installed with an installation block (603). On the surface of the installation block (603), a first connecting rod (604) is rotatably installed. The top end of the first connecting rod (604) is rotatably installed with a second connecting rod (605). The second connecting rod (605) is rotatably installed on the surface of the slider (702).

4. The airtightness detector for the weld seam of an automotive steel rim according to claim 1, wherein The liquid supply mechanism (9) includes a liquid storage box (901). The liquid storage box (901) is fixedly installed on the surface of the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod (8). On the surface of the liquid storage box (901), a water pump (902) is fixedly installed. The output end of the water pump (902) is fixedly connected to an infusion tube (903). The infusion tube (903) is fixedly connected to the surface of the liquid leakage box (11). The distance adjustment mechanism (10) is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid storage box (901).

5. The airtightness detection machine for automobile steel wheel rims according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance adjustment mechanism (10) includes a mounting column (1001), the mounting column (1001) is fixedly installed on the surface of the liquid supply mechanism (9), a moving groove (1002) is formed on the surface of the mounting column (1001) close to the tray (5), the number of the moving grooves (1002) is two and they are symmetrically arranged up and down, a second motor (1003) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the mounting column (1001), the output end of the second motor (1003) is fixedly connected with a double-headed threaded rod (1004), the double-headed threaded rod (1004) is rotatably installed on the inner wall surface of the moving groove (1002), and the lifting plate (1005) is slidably installed on the inner wall surface of the moving groove (1002) and is threadedly installed on the surface of the double-headed threaded rod (1004).

6. The airtightness detector for the weld seam of an automotive steel rim according to claim 1, wherein The inflation assembly (13) includes a perforation (131), a placement rack (132) and an inflation head (133), the perforation (131) is formed on the surface of the side plate (2), the placement rack (132) is fixedly installed on the surface of the side plate (2), the air inlet end of the inflation head (133) is fixedly connected with an air delivery pipe (134), a clamping plate (135) is fixedly installed on the surface of the inflation head (133), the clamping plate (135) is clamped on the surface of the placement rack (132), and the end of the air delivery pipe (134) far away from the inflation head (133) is connected with an external air supply device.