Bending tool for automobile connector

Through automated automotive connector bending tooling, using the combined design of material assembly and bending device, the precise bending of the connector is achieved, solving the problems of inefficiency and inconsistent accuracy in the prior art, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN223145683UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25WUXI HUIYUAN MECHANICAL TECH
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Application Number
CN202422209698.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-10
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-10

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Technical Problem

In the manufacturing of existing automotive connectors, bending forming efficiency is inefficient, complex operation is complex, and inconsistent accuracy is difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

Method used

An automated workpiece including a feeding assembly, a first bending device and a second bending device is adopted to accurately bending using the bearings and benders in the annular mounting plate, and the positioning accuracy is ensured by combining the drive device and the guide assembly, and the accuracy of the secondary bending position is achieved through the material repelling device.

Benefits of technology

Improves production efficiency and product quality, ensures that each connector is bent to the same standards, improves product consistency and reduces manual intervention and labor intensity.

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Abstract

According to the bending tool for the automobile connector, the connector is placed through the material placing assembly, then primary bending is carried out through the first bending device, and finally the connector subjected to primary bending is connected in an abutting mode through the material abutting device, so that the accuracy of the secondary bending position is ensured; a bearing is arranged in an inner cavity of each annular mounting plate, and a bending knife is fixed on an inner ring of each bearing and is used for actually contacting and bending the connector; in the bending process, the connector is accurately positioned on the material placing assembly, preliminary bending is carried out through the first bending device, and then molding of the final shape is completed through the second bending device. According to the design, the bending process is more accurate, the production efficiency and the product quality are improved, it is ensured that each connector is bent according to the same standard, and the consistency of products is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of connector manufacturing, in particular to a bending tooling for automotive connectors. Background Art

[0002] In the existing field of automotive connector manufacturing, the bending and forming of connectors is a key step, which directly affects the quality and production efficiency of connectors. Traditional bending tooling mostly adopts manual operation, with problems such as low efficiency, complex operation, and inconsistent precision. In addition, it is difficult for manual operation tooling to achieve precise bending of complex shapes, and the repeatability is poor, making it difficult to meet the requirements of large-scale production. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an automated, precise, and efficient bending tooling for automotive connectors to improve production efficiency and product quality. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a bending tooling for automotive connectors, which is used to solve the problems of low efficiency, complex operation, and inconsistent precision in manual bending in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose and other related purposes, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A bending tooling for automotive connectors includes a material placing component for placing connectors, a first bending device and a second bending device arranged in sequence. The first bending device is used to perform a first bending on the connector, and the second bending device is used to perform a second bending on the connector; a material pressing device for abutting against the connector after the first bending is arranged on the side of the second bending device; both the first bending device and the second bending device include a driving device, and two annular mounting plates arranged front and back along the material placing component. Bearings are arranged in the inner cavities of the two annular mounting plates, and a bending knife is connected to the inner rings of the two bearings.

[0006] Implementing the above technical solution, the bending tooling for automotive connectors places the connector through the material placing component, then performs the first bending through the first bending device, and finally abuts against the connector after the first bending through the material pressing device to ensure the accuracy of the second bending position; a bearing is arranged in the inner cavity of each annular mounting plate, and a bending knife is fixed on the inner ring of the bearing. These bending knives are used to actually contact and bend the connector; during the bending process, the connector is accurately positioned on the material placing component, preliminarily bent through the first bending device, and then the final shape is shaped by the second bending device; this design makes the bending process more precise, improves production efficiency and product quality, ensures that each connector is bent according to the same standard, and improves the consistency of the product.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the driving device includes a gear fixedly arranged on the inner ring of the bearing and located outside the annular mounting plate, a rack meshing with the gear, and a connecting plate arranged at one end of the rack. A driving component and a guiding component are provided on the connecting plate.

[0008] To achieve the above technical solution, the function of the guiding component is to ensure that the connecting plate moves in a straight line during the movement process, avoid deviation, and ensure the precise positioning of the folding bending knife; since the gear is fixed on the inner ring of the bearing, when the driving device works, the rotation of the gear will drive the folding bending knife to move synchronously, realizing the precise bending of the connector; during the bending process, the driving component transmits power through the meshing of the gear and the rack, enabling the folding bending knife to move along a predetermined trajectory to complete the bending of the connector; the cooperation of the gear and the rack provides an efficient power transmission method, reducing energy loss; the use of the guiding component improves the mechanical stability and repeated positioning accuracy during the bending process.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the material pressing device includes a pushing cylinder, a pushing block arranged on the output shaft of the pushing cylinder, and a sliding seat through which the pushing block passes. An abutting block is arranged at one end of the pushing block far away from the pushing cylinder, and a plurality of abutting holes are formed in the middle of the abutting block.

[0010] To achieve the above technical solution, the output shaft of the pushing cylinder pushes the pushing block, and then pushes the abutting block to perform corresponding actions. The pushing block passes through the sliding seat, and the forward and backward movement of the pushing block is realized through the telescoping of the cylinder, ensuring the stability of the pushing block during the movement process. A plurality of abutting holes are formed in the middle of the abutting block, and the design of these abutting holes allows the connecting terminals after the first bending of the connector to pass through, making the abutting more stable, improving the bending accuracy of the connector, and ensuring the product quality.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the material placing component includes a mounting seat and a material placing table arranged on the mounting seat and passing through the annular mounting plate. The material placing table is composed of a left material placing table and a right material placing table. A passing gap is provided between the left material placing table and the right material placing table, and placing grooves for placing the connector are correspondingly formed between the left material placing table and the right material placing table.

[0012] To achieve the above technical solution, the material placing component is composed of a mounting seat and a material placing table. The material placing table is installed on the mounting seat and passes through the annular mounting plate to form a stable placing platform; a passing gap is provided between the left material placing table and the right material placing table, and this gap allows the connector to pass through smoothly on the material placing table, providing an operating space for the folding bending knife; placing grooves are correspondingly formed between the left material placing table and the right material placing table, and these grooves are used to place the connector to ensure the stable positioning of the connector during the bending process; during the bending process, the folding bending knife rotates in the annular mounting plate through the bearing to precisely bend the connector.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the guiding assembly includes a guide rail arranged in parallel with the rack and a guide block slidably arranged on the guide rail, and one side of the guide block is arranged on the connecting plate.

[0014] To implement the above technical solution, the guiding assembly is composed of a guide rail and a guide block. The guide rail is arranged in parallel with the rack, and the guide block is slidably arranged on the guide rail. One side of the guide block is arranged on the connecting plate, ensuring that when the connecting plate moves, the guide block slides linearly along the guide rail, thereby driving the connecting plate and the folding cutter on it to move precisely. The structure of the guide rail and the guide block provides a stable sliding path, enhancing the stability of the entire bending operation.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the driving assembly includes a driving cylinder and a clamping block arranged on the output shaft of the driving cylinder, and the clamping block is clamped at the lower end of the connecting plate.

[0016] To implement the above technical solution, the driving cylinder generates linear motion by receiving compressed air, thereby driving the clamping block to perform corresponding actions. The clamping block is arranged at the lower end of the connecting plate to drive the connecting plate to move along the rack.

[0017] As described above, the bending tooling for automotive connectors of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects: The bending tooling for automotive connectors places the connector through the material placing assembly, then performs a primary bending through the first bending device, and finally abuts against the connector after the primary bending through the material abutting device to ensure the accuracy of the secondary bending position; bearings are provided in the inner cavities of each annular mounting plate, and folding cutters are fixed on the inner rings of the bearings, and these folding cutters are used to actually contact and bend the connector; during the bending process, the connector is accurately positioned on the material placing assembly, initially bent through the first bending device, and then the final shape is shaped by the second bending device; this design makes the bending process more precise, improves production efficiency and product quality, ensures that each connector is bent according to the same standard, and improves product consistency; the driving cylinder is used as the power source to achieve automated operation, reduce manual intervention, and lower labor intensity; the tooling uses an annular mounting plate and a bearing system to provide stable support, ensuring the stability during the bending process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 Shows a perspective view of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 Shows another perspective view of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 Shows a side view of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 4Shown as a schematic structural diagram of a material abutting device.

[0022] Figure 5 Shown as Figure 1 A partial enlarged view at position A in

[0023] Element number description

[0024] 1. Ring-shaped mounting plate; 2. Bearing; 3. Folding cutter; 4. Gear; 5. Rack; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Thrust cylinder; 8. Thrust block; 9. Slide base; 10. Contact block; 11. Contact hole; 12. Mounting seat; 13. Left material table; 14. Right material table; 15. Gap; 16. Placing groove; 17. Guide rail; 18. Guide block; 19. Driving cylinder; 20. Clamping block. Specific implementation mode

[0025] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation mode of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that, without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , the present invention provides a bending tooling for automotive connectors, including a material placing component for placing connectors, a first bending device and a second bending device arranged in sequence. The first bending device is used to perform a first bend on the connector, and the second bending device is used to perform a second bend on the connector; a material abutting device for abutting the connector after the first bend is further arranged on the side of the second bending device; both the first bending device and the second bending device include a driving device and two ring-shaped mounting plates 1 arranged front and back along the material placing component. Bearings 2 are arranged in the inner cavities of the two ring-shaped mounting plates 1, and folding cutters 3 are connected to the inner rings of the two bearings 2.

[0027] This bending tooling for automotive connectors places the connector through the material placing component, then performs a first bend through the first bending device, and finally abuts the connector after the first bend through the material abutting device to ensure the accuracy of the position of the second bend; bearings 2 are arranged in the inner cavity of each ring-shaped mounting plate 1, and folding cutters 3 are fixed on the inner rings of the bearings 2. These folding cutters 3 are used to actually contact and bend the connector; during the bending process, the connector is accurately positioned on the material placing component, initially bent through the first bending device, and then the final shape is shaped by the second bending device; this design makes the bending process more precise, improves production efficiency and product quality, ensures that each connector is bent according to the same standard, and improves the consistency of the product.

[0028] The driving device includes a gear 4 which is arranged outside the annular mounting plate 1 and fixedly arranged with the inner ring of the bearing 2, a rack 5 meshing with the gear 4, and a connecting plate 6 arranged at one end of the rack 5. A driving component and a guiding component are arranged on the connecting plate 6. The function of the guiding component is to ensure that the connecting plate 6 moves in a straight line during the movement, avoid deviation, and ensure the precise positioning of the folding bending knife 3. Since the gear 4 is fixed on the inner ring of the bearing 2, when the driving device works, the rotation of the gear 4 will drive the folding bending knife 3 to move synchronously, realizing the precise bending of the connector. During the bending process, the driving component transmits power through the meshing of the gear 4 and the rack 5, so that the folding bending knife 3 moves along a predetermined trajectory to complete the bending of the connector. The cooperation of the gear 4 and the rack 5 provides an efficient power transmission method, reducing energy loss. The use of the guiding component improves the mechanical stability and repeated positioning accuracy during the bending process.

[0029] The material pressing device includes a pushing cylinder 7, a pushing block 8 arranged on the output shaft of the pushing cylinder 7, and a sliding seat 9 through which the pushing block 8 passes. An abutting block 10 is arranged at one end of the pushing block 8 away from the pushing cylinder 7, and a plurality of abutting holes 11 are formed in the middle of the abutting block 10. The output shaft of the pushing cylinder 7 pushes the pushing block 8, and then pushes the abutting block 10 to perform corresponding actions. The pushing block 8 passes through the sliding seat 9, and the forward and backward movement of the pushing block 8 is realized through the telescopic movement of the cylinder, ensuring the stability of the pushing block 8 during the movement. A plurality of abutting holes 11 are formed in the middle of the abutting block 10. The design of these abutting holes 11 allows the connecting terminals after the first bending of the connector to pass through, making the abutting more stable, improving the bending precision of the connector, and ensuring the product quality.

[0030] The material placing component includes a mounting seat 12 and a material placing table arranged on the mounting seat 12 and passing through the annular mounting plate 1. The material placing table is composed of a left material placing table 13 and a right material placing table 14. A passing gap 15 is arranged between the left material placing table 13 and the right material placing table 14, and placing grooves 16 for placing the connector are correspondingly formed between the left material placing table 13 and the right material placing table 14. The material placing component is composed of the mounting seat 12 and the material placing table. The material placing table is installed on the mounting seat 12 and passes through the annular mounting plate 1 to form a stable placing platform. A passing gap 15 is arranged between the left material placing table 13 and the right material placing table 14. This gap 15 allows the connector to pass smoothly on the material placing table, providing an operating space for the folding bending knife 3. Placing grooves 16 are correspondingly formed between the left material placing table 13 and the right material placing table 14. These grooves are used to place the connector to ensure the stable positioning of the connector during the bending process. During the bending process, the folding bending knife 3 rotates in the annular mounting plate 1 through the bearing 2 to precisely bend the connector.

[0031] The guiding component includes a guide rail 17 arranged in parallel with the rack 5 and a guide block 18 slidably arranged on the guide rail 17. One side of the guide block 18 is arranged on the connecting plate 6. The guiding component is composed of the guide rail 17 and the guide block 18. The guide rail 17 is arranged in parallel with the rack 5, and the guide block 18 is slidably arranged on the guide rail 17. One side of the guide block 18 is arranged on the connecting plate 6, ensuring that when the connecting plate 6 moves, the guide block 18 slides linearly along the guide rail 17, thereby driving the connecting plate 6 and the folding cutter 3 thereon to move precisely. The structures of the guide rail 17 and the guide block 18 provide a stable sliding path, enhancing the stability of the entire bending operation.

[0032] The driving component includes a driving cylinder 19 and a clamping block 20 arranged on the output shaft of the driving cylinder 19. The clamping block 20 is clamped at the lower end of the connecting plate 6. The driving cylinder 19 generates a linear motion by receiving compressed air, thereby pushing the clamping block 20 to perform corresponding actions. The clamping block 20 is arranged at the lower end of the connecting plate 6 to drive the connecting plate 6 to move along the rack 5.

[0033] The above embodiments merely illustrate the principles and effects of the present invention by way of example, and are not intended to limit the present invention. All equivalent modifications or changes made by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed by the present invention shall still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. Bending tooling for automotive connectors, comprising a material placing component for placing connectors, a first bending device and a second bending device arranged in sequence, and characterized in that: The first bending device is used to perform a first bend on the connector, and the second bending device is used to perform a second bend on the connector; A material abutting device for abutting against the connector after the first bend is also provided on the side of the second bending device; Both the first bending device and the second bending device include a driving device, and two annular mounting plates (1) arranged before and after the material placing assembly. Bearings (2) are provided in the inner cavities of the two annular mounting plates (1), and a bending knife (3) is connected to the inner rings of the two bearings (2).

2. The bending tooling for automotive connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes a gear (4) provided outside the annular mounting plate (1) and fixedly arranged with the inner ring of the bearing (2), a rack (5) meshing with the gear (4), and a connecting plate (6) arranged at one end of the rack (5). A driving assembly and a guiding assembly are provided on the connecting plate (6).

3. The bending tooling for automotive connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material abutting device includes a pushing cylinder (7), a pushing block (8) arranged on the output shaft of the pushing cylinder (7), and a sliding seat (9) through which the pushing block (8) passes. An abutting block (10) is arranged at one end of the pushing block (8) away from the pushing cylinder (7), and a plurality of abutting holes (11) are formed in the middle of the abutting block (10).

4. The bending tooling for automotive connectors according to claim 1, wherein: The material placing assembly includes a mounting seat (12) and a material placing table arranged on the mounting seat (12) and passing through the annular mounting plate (1). The material placing table is composed of a left material placing table (13) and a right material placing table (14). A through gap (15) is provided between the left material placing table (13) and the right material placing table (14), and a placing groove (16) for placing the connector is correspondingly formed between the left material placing table (13) and the right material placing table (14).

5. The bending tooling for automotive connectors according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guiding assembly includes a guide rail (17) arranged parallel to the rack (5) and a guide block (18) slidably arranged on the guide rail (17). One side of the guide block (18) is arranged on the connecting plate (6).

6. The bending tooling for automotive connectors according to claim 2, wherein: The driving assembly includes a driving cylinder (19) and a clamping block (20) arranged on the output shaft of the driving cylinder (19). The clamping block (20) is clamped at the lower end of the connecting plate (6).