Clamping mechanism for machining engine suspension support
Through the clamping mechanism of step-by-step rotation and automatic clamping of the positioning block, the problem of low machining efficiency of the suspension bracket is solved, and continuous and uninterrupted precise processing of the suspension bracket is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422191524.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-07
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the assembly, disassembly and finishing processes of suspended brackets need to be carried out in sequence, resulting in low processing efficiency and it is difficult to achieve continuous and uninterrupted processing of several suspended brackets.
A clamping mechanism including a rotary table, a fixture seat, a rotary cylinder, a positioning block and a stepper motor is adopted. Through the stepping rotation of the rotary table and the automatic clamping of the positioning block, the installation and disassembly of the suspended bracket is carried out simultaneously with the processing step.
The installation and disassembly and processing processes of the suspended bracket are synchronized, which significantly improves the processing efficiency and ensures continuous and precise processing of the suspended bracket.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a clamping mechanism for machining an engine mount bracket, belonging to the technical field of engine mount bracket machining. Background Art
[0002] The engine is installed on the vehicle frame through the engine mount bracket. The engine mount bracket needs to play functions such as improving the safety of the engine, reducing noise, and saving costs. At the same time, it also needs to take into account the requirements of improving safety, light weight, and aesthetics. Before the engine mount bracket is put into use, it needs to be finely processed. Before the fine processing, the engine mount bracket needs to be clamped for easy processing.
[0003] Chinese Patent Application No. CN202222136891.6 discloses a fixture for machining an engine mount bracket, including a base. Two sliding seats are arranged on the base to move towards each other. A vertical plate is fixed on the sliding seat. Multiple sliding rods are slidably arranged in the vertical plate. A positioning block for fixing the engine mount bracket is movably arranged at the end of the sliding rod. A spring is sleeved on the sliding rod. One end of the spring abuts against the end face of the vertical plate, and the other end of the spring abuts against the end of the sliding rod close to the positioning block. The utility model can clamp and fix engine mount brackets with different shapes.
[0004] Regarding the technical solution disclosed in the above patent document, through practice, it is considered that there are still the following technical problems:
[0005] After the engine mount bracket is clamped and then finely processed, and then unloaded from the fixture after the fine processing, the loading and unloading process and the fine processing process of the engine mount bracket need to be carried out in sequence, resulting in a low overall processing efficiency. It is suitable for the processing of a single engine mount bracket, but not suitable for the fine processing of a batch of engine mount brackets, and cannot achieve continuous and uninterrupted processing of several fine processes.
[0006] In summary, the existing technology is obviously inconvenient and defective in actual use, so it is necessary to improve it. Content of the Utility Model
[0007] Aiming at the deficiencies in the background art, the utility model provides a clamping mechanism for machining an engine mount bracket, which can synchronize the loading and unloading process and the processing process of the engine mount bracket, realize continuous and uninterrupted precise processing of several engine mount brackets, and significantly improve the processing efficiency.
[0008] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0009] A clamping mechanism for machining an engine mount bracket includes a turntable with a circular structure. The turntable is rotatably installed above a fixed platform through a slewing bearing;
[0010] Above the turntable, a plurality of fixture seats distributed in a circular pattern are fixedly installed. Rotary cylinders are installed on the outer side walls of the fixture seats, and clamping members are respectively installed at the heads of the rotary cylinders.
[0011] A plurality of uniformly distributed positioning grooves are formed on the circumference of the turntable. The number of positioning grooves is equal to that of the fixture seats, and they are arranged alternately.
[0012] On the left and right sides of the turntable, two positioning blocks that can move towards each other are provided. On the side of the positioning block close to the turntable, a positioning protrusion is provided, and the positioning protrusion is snap-connected to the positioning groove.
[0013] Furthermore, the number of the rotary cylinders is at least two. The rotary cylinders drive the clamping members to fix the suspension bracket to be processed on the outer side of the fixture seat.
[0014] Furthermore, the fixture seats are arranged close to the circumference of the turntable.
[0015] Furthermore, the rotary cylinders are fixedly arranged in the horizontal direction.
[0016] Furthermore, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to it is passed through the center position of the turntable. The rotating shaft runs through the slewing bearing and the fixed platform in the vertical direction. The bottom end of the rotating shaft is connected to the output shaft of the stepping motor through a coupling.
[0017] Furthermore, the stepping motor is installed at the bottom of the fixed platform through a bracket.
[0018] Furthermore, the two positioning blocks are respectively fixedly installed at the heads of the positioning cylinders. The positioning cylinders are arranged in the horizontal direction, and the two positioning cylinders are symmetrically arranged.
[0019] Furthermore, the positioning cylinders are fixedly connected to the upper part of the fixed platform through support blocks.
[0020] After the present utility model adopts the above technical solutions, compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:
[0021] The stepping motor drives the turntable to perform step-by-step rotation under the support of the slewing bearing through the rotating shaft. During the rotation process, each suspension bracket on the fixture seat is sequentially processed by the finishing mechanism. During the step-by-step rotation of the turntable, it is automatically clamped and positioned by the two positioning blocks symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, ensuring the accuracy of the position of the suspension bracket, and thus ensuring the processing accuracy.
[0022] In the present utility model, the loading and unloading process and the processing process of the suspension bracket can be carried out simultaneously. The finishing mechanism sequentially realizes continuous processing of a plurality of suspension brackets, significantly improving the processing efficiency.
[0023] The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Description of the Drawings
[0024] Figure 1 is the front structural view of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 is the top structural view of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 is the connection schematic diagram of the positioning groove and the positioning block.
[0027] In the figure, 1 - turntable, 2 - fixed platform, 3 - slewing bearing, 4 - rotating shaft, 5 - coupling, 6 - stepping motor, 7 - bracket, 8 - fixture seat, 9 - rotary cylinder, 10 - clamping member, 11 - positioning groove, 12 - positioning block, 13 - positioning protrusion, 14 - positioning cylinder, 15 - support block. Specific embodiments
[0028] For a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of the present utility model, the specific embodiments of the present utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] As Figures 1-3 collectively shown, the present utility model provides a clamping mechanism for machining an engine mount bracket, including a turntable 1 with a circular structure. The turntable 1 is rotatably installed above a fixed platform 2 through a slewing bearing 3, and the slewing bearing 3 rotatably supports the turntable 1.
[0030] A plurality of fixture seats 8 distributed in a circumferential manner are fixedly installed above the turntable 1. The fixture seats 8 are arranged close to the circumference of the turntable 1. A rotary cylinder 9 is installed on the outer side wall of the fixture seat 8. The rotary cylinder 9 is fixedly arranged in the horizontal direction, and clamping members 10 are respectively installed at the heads of the rotary cylinder 9.
[0031] The number of the rotary cylinders 9 is at least two. The rotary cylinders 9 drive the clamping members 10 to fix the mount bracket to be machined on the outer side part of the fixture seat 8.
[0032] A rotating shaft 4 fixedly connected thereto is penetrated through the center position of the turntable 1. The rotating shaft 4 penetrates through the slewing bearing 3 and the fixed platform 2 in the vertical direction. The bottom end of the rotating shaft 4 is connected to the output shaft of a stepping motor 6 through a coupling 5. The stepping motor 6 drives the turntable 1 to perform a step-by-step rotation.
[0033] The stepping motor 6 is installed at the bottom of the fixed platform 2 through a bracket 7.
[0034] A plurality of uniformly distributed positioning grooves 11 are formed on the circumference of the turntable 1. The number of the positioning grooves 11 is equal to that of the fixture seats 8, and the two are arranged alternately.
[0035] On the left and right sides of the turntable 1, there are two positioning blocks 12 that can move towards each other. On the side of the positioning block 12 close to the turntable 1, there is a positioning protrusion 13, and the positioning protrusion 13 is snap-connected to the positioning groove 11.
[0036] The two positioning blocks 12 are respectively fixedly installed on the heads of the positioning cylinders 14. The positioning cylinders 14 are arranged in the horizontal direction, and the two positioning cylinders 14 are symmetrically arranged.
[0037] The positioning cylinder 14 is fixedly connected above the fixed platform 2 through a support block 15. The two positioning cylinders 14 drive the two positioning blocks 12 to move towards each other. By snap-connecting the positioning block 12 with the positioning groove 11, the stop position of the turntable 1 is locked, realizing the precise positioning of the turntable 1.
[0038] On the outer circumference of the turntable 1, there is a finish machining mechanism, and the finish machining mechanism can successively machine the suspension brackets on the outer side of the fixture seat 8.
[0039] The specific working principle of the present utility model:
[0040] The rotary cylinder 9 drives the clamping member 10 to fix the suspension bracket to be machined on the outer side of the fixture seat 8. The stepping motor 6 drives the turntable 1 to perform a step-by-step rotation under the support of the slewing bearing 3 through the rotating shaft 4. During the rotation process, the suspension brackets on the fixture seat 8 are successively machined by the finish machining mechanism; during the step-by-step rotation of the turntable 1, it is automatically clamped and positioned by the two positioning blocks 12 symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, ensuring the accuracy of the position of the suspension bracket, and thus ensuring the machining accuracy.
[0041] In the present utility model, the loading and unloading process and the machining process of the suspension bracket can be carried out simultaneously. The finish machining mechanism successively realizes the continuous machining of several suspension brackets, significantly improving the machining efficiency. <x
[0042] The above is an example of the best implementation mode of the present utility model, and the parts not described in detail are all common general knowledge of those skilled in the art. The protection scope of the present utility model is subject to the content of the claims, and any equivalent transformation based on the technical inspiration of the present utility model is also within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A clamping mechanism for machining an engine mounting bracket, characterized in that: It includes a turntable (1) with a circular structure. The turntable (1) is rotatably installed above a fixed platform (2) through a slewing bearing (3). Above the turntable (1), a plurality of fixture seats (8) distributed in a circumference are fixedly installed. A rotary cylinder (9) is installed on the outer side wall of the fixture seat (8), and clamping members (10) are respectively installed at the heads of the rotary cylinders (9). A plurality of uniformly distributed positioning grooves (11) are formed on the circumference of the turntable (1). The number of the positioning grooves (11) is equal to that of the fixture seats (8), and the two are arranged alternately. On the left and right sides of the turntable (1), there are two positioning blocks (12) that can move towards each other. A positioning protrusion (13) is provided on the side of the positioning block (12) close to the turntable (1), and the positioning protrusion (13) is snap-connected to the positioning groove (11).
2. The clamping mechanism for machining an engine mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the rotary cylinders (9) is at least two. The rotary cylinders (9) drive the clamping members (10) to fix the suspension bracket to be processed on the outer side of the fixture seat (8).
3. The clamping mechanism for machining an engine mount bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixture seat (8) is arranged close to the circumference of the turntable (1).
4. The clamping mechanism for machining an engine mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary cylinder (9) is fixedly arranged in the horizontal direction.
5. The clamping mechanism for machining an engine mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein: A rotating shaft (4) fixedly connected to it penetrates through the center position of the turntable (1). The rotating shaft (4) penetrates through the slewing bearing (3) and the fixed platform (2) in the vertical direction. The bottom end of the rotating shaft (4) is connected to the output shaft of a stepping motor (6) through a coupling (5).
6. The clamping mechanism for machining an engine mounting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The stepping motor (6) is installed at the bottom of the fixed platform (2) through a bracket (7).
7. The clamping mechanism for machining an engine mount bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The two positioning blocks (12) are respectively fixedly installed at the heads of positioning cylinders (14). The positioning cylinders (14) are arranged in the horizontal direction, and the two positioning cylinders (14) are symmetrically arranged.
8. The clamping mechanism for machining an engine mounting bracket according to claim 7, wherein: The positioning cylinder (14) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the fixed platform (2) through a support block (15).
Citation Information
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Engine suspension support machining clamp
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