Positioning and clamping device for automobile universal joint
Through the automated design of clamping positioning, pressing and dimensional adjustment mechanisms, the problems of inaccurate positioning and manual operation in traditional universal joint assembly are solved, and an efficient and stable automated assembly process is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422294599.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-20
AI Technical Summary
The positioning of the traditional universal joint is inaccurate during assembly and requires manual knocking, resulting in unstable product quality and long time.
The clamping positioning mechanism, pressing mechanism and dimension adjustment mechanism are adopted to realize automatic positioning and assembly using motors and hydraulic cylinders. The inner and outer discs are driven to clamp the workpiece by meshing gears, and the workpiece is supported by the hydraulic cylinder, and different sizes are adjusted with threaded rods.
It realizes automatic positioning and assembly, improves product quality stability, reduces manual operation, saves time and labor, and avoids surface damage to the workpiece.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automobile universal joint production, in particular to a positioning and clamping device for an automobile universal joint. Background Technique
[0002] A universal joint, namely a universal joint, is a mechanical part that realizes power transmission at a variable angle and is used in positions where the direction of the transmission axis needs to be changed. It is the "joint" part of the universal transmission device of an automobile drive system.
[0003] For the traditional assembly of a universal joint, manual positioning of the hole positions is required. During this process, it is possible to cause inaccurate positioning and the accuracy requirement cannot be achieved, which affects the product quality. At the same time, manual knocking of the bushing is also required for assembly, wasting a large amount of time and manpower and increasing the workload of workers. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a positioning and clamping device for an automobile universal joint.
[0005] The utility model is realized by adopting the following technical solutions: A positioning and clamping device for an automobile universal joint includes a clamping and positioning mechanism, a pressing mechanism and a size adjusting mechanism. The clamping and positioning mechanism is located on the left side of the pressing mechanism, and the size adjusting mechanism is located on the left side of the clamping and positioning mechanism;
[0006] The clamping and positioning mechanism includes a motor fixing seat. A motor is fixedly connected to the top of the motor fixing seat. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to an outer disk. A second motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer disk. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to a first gear. The first gear is meshed and connected with a second gear. The second gear is fixedly connected to an inner disk on the right side. A first slider is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner disk. A first chute is opened on the inner wall of the outer disk. The first slider is rotationally connected with the first chute. An inner disk chute is opened at the right end of the inner disk. A claw is arranged in contact with the right end of the outer disk. A square slider is fixedly connected to the left end of the claw. An outer disk chute is opened at the right end of the outer disk. The square slider is slidably connected with the outer disk chute. A cylindrical slider is fixedly connected to the left end of the square slider. The cylindrical slider is slidably connected with the inner disk chute.
[0007] Through the above technical solutions, the internal gear can be driven by the second motor, and the inner disk can be driven to rotate by the gear. The inner disk and the outer disk are misaligned, so that the slider slides to achieve the purpose of clamping. The rotation of the motor can adjust the workpiece at any angle.
[0008] As a further improvement of the above solution, three inner disk chutes are provided, and the three inner disk chutes are symmetrically arranged with the center of the inner disk. Three outer disk chutes are provided, and the three outer disk chutes are symmetrically arranged with the center of the outer disk.
[0009] As a further improvement of the above solution, the pressing mechanism includes a machine tool. A first support column is fixedly connected to the top of the machine tool. A hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the first support column. A second support column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the machine tool. A third support column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the machine tool.
[0010] As a further improvement of the above solution, there are four second support columns, and the four second support columns are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool. There are four third support columns, and the four third support columns are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool.
[0011] As a further improvement of the above solution, a support plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the third support column. A first hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate. A support table is fixedly connected to the output end of the first hydraulic cylinder. A second slider is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support table. A third chute is formed inside the machine tool, and the second slider is slidably connected to the third chute.
[0012] Through the above technical solution, when a workpiece needs to be assembled, the first hydraulic cylinder ejects the support table, so that the workpiece has a support surface. When the worker places the fittings, the hydraulic cylinder at the top of the machine tool presses downwards to complete the assembly of the workpiece.
[0013] As a further improvement of the above solution, the size adjustment mechanism includes a fourth chute. A third slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the motor fixed seat. The fourth chute is slidably connected to the third slider. A fixing plate is fixedly connected to the top of the machine tool. A threaded rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate. A nut is fixedly connected to the end of the threaded rod away from the fixing plate. The end of the threaded rod away from the nut is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the motor fixed seat.
[0014] Through the above technical solution, when processing universal joints of different sizes, the screw rod can be adjusted arbitrarily to achieve the required processing size.
[0015] As a further improvement of the above solution, there are four fourth chutes, and the four fourth chutes are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool. There are two fixing plates, and the two fixing plates are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool. There are two threaded rods, and the two threaded rods are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:
[0017] In the present utility model, an outer disc is connected to the output end of a motor. A second motor is fixedly connected inside the outer disc. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to a first gear. The first gear meshes with a second gear to drive an inner disc. A slider is fixed to the outer wall of the inner disc, and a chute is provided on the inner wall of the outer disc. When the second motor is started, the inner disc will rotate. An inner disc chute is provided at the right end of the inner disc, and an outer disc chute is provided at the right end of the outer disc. When a workpiece is placed, the second motor drives the inner disc. The inner disc chute slides with a circular slider, and the outer disc chute slides with a square slider. The outer disc does not move, so that the inner disc and the outer disc are misaligned, driving the clamping jaws to move, thereby achieving the purpose of locking the workpiece. After the inner disc locks the workpiece, the motor drives the outer disc to rotate, so that the workpiece can be adjusted at any angle.
[0018] In the present utility model, a support table is pushed out by a hydraulic cylinder. Sliders are fixed to the outer wall of the support table, and chutes are provided inside the machine tool. The sliders move along the chutes, so that the workpiece can be placed on the top of the support table. The hydraulic cylinder at the top of the machine tool presses down to complete the assembly of the workpiece, saving the worker from using a hammer to knock and preventing damage to the surface of the workpiece.
[0019] In the present utility model, by turning a nut, the screw rod rotates inside the motor fixing seat, and workpieces of different sizes can be processed. Description of the Drawings
[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping and positioning mechanism of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 is of the present utility model Figure 2 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the outer disc structure of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressing mechanism of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 6 is of the present utility model Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part B in the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the size adjustment mechanism of the present utility model.
[0027] Main Symbol Explanation:
[0028] 1. Clamping and positioning mechanism; 101. Motor fixing seat; 102. Motor; 103. Outer disc; 104. Second motor; 105. Gear 1; 106. Gear 2; 107. Inner disc; 108. Slide block 1; 109. Slide groove 1; 110. Inner disc slide groove; 111. Claw; 112. Outer disc slide groove; 113. Square slide block; 114. Cylindrical slide block; 2. Pressing mechanism; 201. Machine tool; 202. Support column 1; 203. Hydraulic cylinder; 204. Support column 2; 205. Support column 3; 206. Support plate; 207. Hydraulic cylinder 1; 208. Support table; 209. Slide block 2; 210. Slide groove 3; 3. Dimension adjustment mechanism; 301. Slide groove 4; 302. Slide block 3; 303. Fixed plate; 304. Threaded rod; 305. Nut. Detailed implementation manner
[0029] Next, in combination with the accompanying drawings and the detailed implementation manner, the present utility model will be further described. It should be noted that, on the premise of no conflict, the following-described embodiments or technical features can be arbitrarily combined with each other to form new embodiments. Embodiment
[0030] Please refer to Figure 1-7 , A positioning and clamping device for an automotive universal joint in this embodiment includes a clamping and positioning mechanism 1, a pressing mechanism 2, and a dimension adjustment mechanism 3. The clamping and positioning mechanism 1 is located on the left side of the pressing mechanism 2, and the dimension adjustment mechanism 3 is located on the left side of the clamping and positioning mechanism 1;
[0031] The clamping and positioning mechanism 1 includes a motor fixing seat 101. A motor 102 is fixedly connected to the top of the motor fixing seat 101. The output end of the motor 102 is fixedly connected to an outer disc 103. A second motor 104 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer disc 103. The output end of the second motor 104 is fixedly connected to a gear 105. The gear 105 is meshed with a gear 106. The right side of the gear 106 is fixedly connected to an inner disc 107. A slide block 108 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner disc 107. A slide groove 109 is opened on the inner wall of the outer disc 103. The slide block 108 is rotationally connected to the slide groove 109. An inner disc slide groove 110 is opened at the right end of the inner disc 107. A claw 111 is in contact with the right end of the outer disc 103. A square slide block 113 is fixedly connected to the left end of the claw 111. An outer disc slide groove 112 is opened at the right end of the outer disc 103. The square slide block 113 is slidably connected to the outer disc slide groove 112. A cylindrical slide block 114 is fixedly connected to the left end of the square slide block 113. The cylindrical slide block 114 is slidably connected to the inner disc slide groove 110.
[0032] There are three inner disc slide grooves 110, and the three inner disc slide grooves 110 are symmetrically arranged with the center of the inner disc 107 as the center. There are three outer disc slide grooves 112, and the three outer disc slide grooves 112 are symmetrically arranged with the center of the outer disc 103 as the center.
[0033] The pressing mechanism 2 includes a machine tool 201. A first support column 202 is fixedly connected to the top of the machine tool 201. A hydraulic cylinder 203 is fixedly connected to the top of the first support column 202. A second support column 204 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the machine tool 201. A third support column 205 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the machine tool 201.
[0034] There are four second support columns 204, and the four second support columns 204 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool 201. There are four third support columns 205, and the four third support columns 205 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool 201.
[0035] A support plate 206 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the third support column 205. A first hydraulic cylinder 207 is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 206. A support table 208 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first hydraulic cylinder 207. A second slider 209 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support table 208. A third chute 210 is formed inside the machine tool 201, and the second slider 209 is slidably connected to the third chute 210.
[0036] The size adjustment mechanism 3 includes a fourth chute 301. A third slider 302 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the motor fixed seat 101. The fourth chute 301 is slidably connected to the third slider 302. A fixing plate 303 is fixedly connected to the top of the machine tool 201. A threaded rod 304 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate 303. A nut 305 is fixedly connected to the end of the threaded rod 304 away from the fixing plate 303. The end of the threaded rod 304 away from the nut 305 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the motor fixed seat 101.
[0037] There are four fourth chutes 301, and the four fourth chutes 301 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool 201. There are two fixing plates 303, and the two fixing plates 303 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool 201. There are two threaded rods 304, and the two threaded rods 304 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the machine tool 201.
[0038] In the embodiment of the present application, the implementation principle of a positioning and clamping device for an automotive universal joint is as follows: The output end of the motor 102 is connected to the outer disk 103. The second motor 104 is fixedly connected inside the outer disk 103. The output end of the second motor 104 is fixedly connected to the first gear 105. The first gear 105 is meshed with the second gear 106. A first slider 108 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner disk 107. A first chute 109 is provided on the inner wall of the outer disk 103. When the second motor 104 is started, it will cause the inner disk 107 to rotate. An inner disk chute 110 is provided at the right end of the inner disk 107, and an outer disk chute 112 is provided at the right end of the outer disk 103. When the workpiece is placed, the second motor 104 drives the outer disk 103. The inner disk chute 110 is slidably connected to the cylindrical slider 114, and the outer disk chute 112 is slidably connected to the square slider 113. The square slider 113 is fixedly connected to the gripper 111. When the second motor 104 is started, the inner disk 107 remains stationary, and the outer disk 103 and the inner disk 107 are misaligned, driving the gripper 111 to move, thereby locking the workpiece. The motor 102 drives the outer disk 103 to rotate, enabling the workpiece to be adjusted at any angle. The bottom of the machine tool 201 is fixedly connected to the third support column 205. A support plate 206 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the third support column 205. A first hydraulic cylinder 207 is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 206. The output end of the first hydraulic cylinder 207 is fixedly connected to the support table 208. The workpiece is placed on the surface of the support table 208. When the hydraulic cylinder 203 applies hydraulic pressure downward, the support table 208 forms a support surface to prevent the workpiece from shifting during workpiece assembly. When machining parts of different sizes are required, the nut 305 can be adjusted to rotate the threaded rod 304 inside the motor fixing base 101, thereby machining parts of different sizes.
[0039] The above-mentioned implementation manners are only the preferred implementation manners of the present invention, and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantive changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.
Claims
1. A positioning and clamping device for an automotive universal joint, characterized in that, It includes a clamping and positioning mechanism (1), a pressing mechanism (2) and a size adjustment mechanism (3). The clamping and positioning mechanism (1) is located on the left side of the pressing mechanism (2), and the size adjustment mechanism (3) is located on the left side of the clamping and positioning mechanism (1). The clamping and positioning mechanism (1) includes a motor fixing base (101). A motor (102) is fixedly connected to the top of the motor fixing base (101). The output end of the motor (102) is fixedly connected to an outer disc (103). A second motor (104) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer disc (103). The output end of the second motor (104) is fixedly connected to a first gear (105). The first gear (105) is meshed with a second gear (106). The right side of the second gear (106) is fixedly connected to an inner disc (107). A first slider (108) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner disc (107). A first chute (109) is formed on the inner wall of the outer disc (103). The first slider (108) is rotatably connected to the first chute (109). An inner disc chute (110) is formed at the right end of the inner disc (107). A gripper (111) is arranged in contact with the right end of the outer disc (103). A square slider (113) is fixedly connected to the left end of the gripper (111). An outer disc chute (112) is formed at the right end of the outer disc (103). The square slider (113) is slidably connected to the outer disc chute (112). A cylindrical slider (114) is fixedly connected to the left end of the square slider (113). The cylindrical slider (114) is slidably connected to the inner disc chute (110).
2. The positioning and clamping device for an automotive universal joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are three inner disc chutes (110), and the three inner disc chutes (110) are symmetrically arranged with the center of the inner disc (107). There are three outer disc chutes (112), and the three outer disc chutes (112) are symmetrically arranged with the center of the outer disc (103).
3. A positioning and clamping device for an automotive universal joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing mechanism (2) includes a machine tool (201). A first support column (202) is fixedly connected to the top of the machine tool (201). A hydraulic cylinder (203) is fixedly connected to the top of the first support column (202). A second support column (204) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the machine tool (201). A third support column (205) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the machine tool (201).
4. The positioning and clamping device for an automotive universal joint according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are four second support columns (204), and the four second support columns (204) are symmetrically arranged with the center of the machine tool (201). There are four third support columns (205), and the four third support columns (205) are symmetrically arranged with the center of the machine tool (201).
5. The positioning and clamping device for an automotive universal joint according to claim 4, characterized in that: A support plate (206) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the third support column (205). A first hydraulic cylinder (207) is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (206). A support table (208) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first hydraulic cylinder (207). A second slider (209) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support table (208). A third chute (210) is formed inside the machine tool (201). The second slider (209) is slidably connected to the third chute (210).
6. The positioning and clamping device for a universal joint of an automobile according to claim 3, characterized in that: The size adjustment mechanism (3) includes a fourth chute (301). A third slider (302) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the motor fixing base (101). The fourth chute (301) is slidably connected to the third slider (302). A fixing plate (303) is fixedly connected to the top of the machine tool (201). A threaded rod (304) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate (303). One end of the threaded rod (304) away from the fixing plate (303) is fixedly connected to a nut (305). The other end of the threaded rod (304) away from the nut (305) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the motor fixing base (101).
7. The positioning and clamping device for an automotive universal joint according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are four fourth chutes (301), and the four fourth chutes (301) are symmetrically arranged about the center of the machine tool (201). There are two fixing plates (303), and the two fixing plates (303) are symmetrically arranged about the center of the machine tool (201). There are two threaded rods (304), and the two threaded rods (304) are symmetrically arranged about the center of the machine tool (201).