Steering fork clamp

Abstract

The utility model relates to a steering fork clamp which comprises a base. The orientation mechanism is arranged on the base, and the orientation mechanism comprises a guide assembly and an orientation assembly; the pressing mechanism comprises a first fixing block and a second fixing block which are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the orientation mechanism, a pressing block is hinged to the first fixing block, a locking assembly is hinged to the second fixing block, and the locking assembly is connected with the pressing block in a locking mode. The steering fork is installed on the base in a guiding mode through a guiding assembly arranged on the base, the steering fork is fixed in the determined direction through an orientation assembly, a pressing block hinged to a first fixing block is rotated to make contact with the steering fork, and a locking assembly hinged to a second fixing block is connected with the pressing block in a locking mode. The locking assembly applies pulling force for tensioning the base to the pressing block, so that the pressing block applies pressure to the steering fork, and the steering fork is pressed and fixed to the base. By the adoption of the technical scheme, the steering fork can conduct corner threaded hole machining at the determined workpiece phase.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile manufacturing, in particular to a steering fork fixture. Background Art

[0002] The steering fork has a central shaft hole and two branch shaft holes.

[0003] At present, the existing technical means cannot confirm the workpiece phase when machining the corner threaded holes on the steering fork, and the workpiece is prone to rotate during the machining of the corner threaded holes, resulting in a reduction in product quality. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a steering fork fixture, which is used to solve the problem that the existing technical means cannot confirm the workpiece phase when machining the corner threaded holes on the steering fork, and the workpiece is prone to rotate during the machining of the corner threaded holes, resulting in a reduction in product quality.

[0005] To achieve the above object and other related objects, the present utility model provides a steering fork fixture, including:

[0006] A base;

[0007] An orientation mechanism, arranged on the base, the orientation mechanism includes a guiding component and an orientation component, the guiding component is used to guide and install the steering fork on the base, and the orientation component is used to orient and limit the steering fork on the base;

[0008] A pressing mechanism, including a first fixing block and a second fixing block symmetrically arranged on both sides of the orientation mechanism, a pressing block is hinged on the first fixing block, a locking component is hinged on the second fixing block, the locking component is locked and connected with the pressing block, and the pressing block is used to press and fix the steering fork on the base.

[0009] Optionally, the orientation component includes a third fixing block, a through hole is provided at one end of the third fixing block away from the base along the thickness direction of the base, and an orientation part is slidably arranged in the through hole, and the orientation part is used to cooperate with the branch shaft hole of the steering fork.

[0010] Optionally, a limiting part is provided on the orientation part, and the limiting part is used to abut and cooperate with the third fixing block to axially limit the orientation part, and the diameter of the limiting part is greater than the aperture of the through hole.

[0011] Optionally, a chute is provided on the circumferential side wall of the orientation component, and the grooving track of the chute extends along the axial direction of the orientation component. A first pin hole is provided on the third fixing block, and the first pin hole communicates with the through hole. A limiting pin is inserted into the first pin hole, and the limiting pin is slidably mated with the chute. The limiting pin is used for axially limiting the orientation component along its own axis.

[0012] Optionally, the guiding assembly includes a fixed disk and a guiding column. The fixed disk is arranged on the base, and the guiding column is connected to the fixed disk. The guiding column is used for guiding the installation of the steering fork.

[0013] Optionally, the orientation assembly includes anti-rotation parts symmetrically arranged on the fixed disk. The anti-rotation parts are arranged on both sides of the guiding column along the radial direction of the guiding column, and the anti-rotation parts are located between the first fixing block and the second fixing block.

[0014] Optionally, an installation groove and a through hole are provided on the pressing block. The through hole communicates with the installation groove. A pressing component is provided in the installation groove. A second pin hole is provided on the pressing component. A pin shaft is inserted into the through hole and the second pin hole to fix the pressing component on the pressing block.

[0015] Optionally, the pressing component includes a connecting part. Pressing parts are symmetrically arranged on the connecting part along the length direction. The second pin hole is provided on the connecting part. The pressing parts are used for abutting and cooperating with the steering fork.

[0016] Optionally, a first connecting column is provided on the first fixing block. First U-shaped grooves and second U-shaped grooves are respectively provided at both ends of the pressing block along the length direction. A first cylindrical connecting head is provided on the first connecting column. The first cylindrical connecting head is connected to the first U-shaped groove through a pin.

[0017] Optionally, a second connecting column is provided on the second fixing block. A U-shaped connecting head is provided on the second connecting column. The locking assembly includes a locking screw and a locking nut. A second cylindrical connecting head is provided on the locking screw. The second cylindrical connecting head is connected to the U-shaped connecting head through a pin. The locking nut is threadedly connected to the locking screw. The locking nut abuts and cooperates with the pressing block.

[0018] As described above, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: The steering fork is guided and installed on the base through the guiding components arranged on the base, fixed in a determined direction through the orientation components, the pressing block hinged on the first fixing block is rotated to make the pressing block contact the steering fork, the locking component hinged on the second fixing block is locked and connected with the pressing block, and the locking component applies a pulling force to the pressing block to tighten it towards the base, so that the pressing block applies a pressure to the steering fork, thereby tightly fixing the steering fork on the base. By adopting the technical solution of this application, the steering fork can perform corner threaded hole machining at a determined workpiece phase, effectively avoiding the problem of rotation of the corner threaded hole during the machining process, thereby effectively improving the product quality. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the steering fork fixture shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the third fixing block shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the orientation component shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the pressing block shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the pressing component shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the first connecting column shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the second connecting column shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the locking component shown in the embodiment of this application.

[0027] Description of the Reference Numerals

[0028] Base 1, guiding component 2, fixing plate 201, anti-rotation part 201a, guiding column 202, orientation component 3, third fixing block 301, through hole 301a, first pin hole 301b, limit pin 301c, pressing mechanism 4, first fixing block 401, second fixing block 402, pressing block 5, installation groove 501, through hole 502, first U-shaped groove 503, second U-shaped groove 504, locking component 6, locking screw 601, second cylindrical connecting head 601a, locking nut 602, orientation part 7, limiting part 701, sliding groove 702, pressing part 8, second pin hole 801, pin shaft 802, connecting part 803, pressing part 804, first connecting column 9, first cylindrical connecting head 901, second connecting column 10, U-shaped connecting head 1001. Detailed implementation mode

[0029] The following uses specific specific examples to illustrate the implementation mode of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. The present utility model can also be implemented or applied through different specific implementation modes. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 . It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment only illustrate the basic concept of the present utility model in a schematic manner. Therefore, only the components related to the present utility model are shown in the drawings, rather than being drawn according to the number, shape, and size of the components in actual implementation. The type, quantity, and ratio of each component in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout type of its components may also be more complex. The structures, ratios, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings of this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions under which the present utility model can be implemented. Therefore, they do not have technical substance significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects that the present utility model can produce and the purposes that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope covered by the technical content disclosed by the present utility model. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle", and "one" cited in this specification are only for the convenience of clear narration and are not used to limit the scope under which the present utility model can be implemented. The change or adjustment of their relative relationships, without substantial change in the technical content, should also be regarded as the scope within which the present utility model can be implemented.

[0031] Before describing the embodiments of the present utility model in detail, the application environment of the present utility model will be described first. The technology of the present utility model is mainly applied to the field of automotive manufacturing technology. The present utility model is used to solve the problem that the existing technical means cannot confirm the workpiece phase when machining the corner threaded holes on the steering fork, and the workpiece is prone to rotation during the machining of the corner threaded holes, resulting in a reduction in product quality.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 as shown, the present utility model provides a steering fork fixture.

[0033] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the steering fork fixture includes: a base 1; a positioning mechanism disposed on the base 1, the positioning mechanism includes a guiding component 2 and a positioning component 3, the guiding component 2 is used to guide and install the steering fork on the base 1, and the positioning component 3 is used to position and limit the steering fork on the base 1; a pressing mechanism 4, including a first fixing block 401 and a second fixing block 402 symmetrically disposed on both sides of the positioning mechanism, a pressing block 5 is hinged on the first fixing block 401, a locking component 6 is hinged on the second fixing block 402, the locking component 6 is locked and connected to the pressing block 5, and the pressing block 5 is used to press and fix the steering fork on the base 1.

[0034] In this embodiment, the steering fork is guided and installed on the base 1 through the guiding component 2 provided on the base 1, fixed in a determined direction through the positioning component 3, the pressing block 5 hinged on the first fixing block 401 is rotated to make the pressing block 5 contact the steering fork, the locking component 6 hinged on the second fixing block 402 is locked and connected to the pressing block 5, and the locking component 6 applies a pulling force to the pressing block 5 to tighten it towards the base 1, so that the pressing block 5 applies a pressure to the steering fork, thereby pressing and fixing the steering fork on the base 1. Adopting the technical solution of the present application enables the steering fork to be machined with corner threaded holes at a determined workpiece phase, effectively avoiding the problem of rotation of the corner threaded holes during machining, and thus effectively improving the product quality.

[0035] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the positioning component 3 includes a third fixing block 301. A through hole 301a is provided at one end of the third fixing block 301 away from the base 1 along the thickness direction of the base 1, and a positioning member 7 is slidably disposed in the through hole 301a. The positioning member 7 is used to cooperate with the branch shaft hole of the steering fork.

[0036] In this embodiment, the third fixing block 301 is fixed on the base 1 through a connecting member. The third fixing block 301 is provided with a through hole 301a along the thickness direction. The positioning member 7 is of a cylindrical structure. The positioning member 7 penetrates into the through hole 301a and is slidably connected to the third fixing block 301. The positioning member 7 penetrates into the branch shaft hole of the steering fork, preventing the steering fork from rotating on the base 1, thereby positioning and fixing the steering fork on the base 1.

[0037] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a limiting portion 701 is provided on the orientation component 7. The limiting portion 701 is used to abut and cooperate with the third fixing block 301 to axially limit the orientation component 7. The diameter of the limiting portion 701 is larger than the aperture diameter of the through hole 301a.

[0038] In this embodiment, the limiting portion 701 is a stepped limiting portion 701 arranged circumferentially along the orientation component 7. The diameter of the limiting portion 701 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 301a, and limits the orientation component 7 in the first direction. The first direction is the direction close to the steering fork, thereby limiting the stroke of the orientation component 7 in the first direction.

[0039] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a sliding groove 702 is formed on the circumferential side wall of the orientation component 7. The grooving track of the sliding groove 702 extends along the axial direction of the orientation component 7. A first pin hole 301b is provided on the third fixing block 301. The first pin hole 301b is communicated with the through hole 301a. A limiting pin 301c is inserted into the first pin hole 301b. The limiting pin 301c is slidably mated with the sliding groove 702, and the limiting pin 301c is used to axially limit the orientation component 7 along its own axis.

[0040] In this embodiment, the sliding groove 702 is a counterbore formed on the orientation component 7 and is a strip-shaped groove. The first pin hole 301b is formed in the third fixing block 301 along the length direction away from the top of the base 1. The first pin shaft 802 is inserted into the first pin hole 301b and is slidably mated with the sliding groove 702. When the orientation component 7 moves in the second direction, that is, in the direction away from the steering fork along the thickness direction of the third fixing block 301, the first pin shaft 802 abuts and cooperates with the end of the sliding groove 702 along the length direction, thereby limiting the moving stroke of the orientation component 7 in the second direction. When the end of the sliding groove 702 of the orientation component 7 abuts and cooperates with the first pin shaft 802, the orientation function of the orientation component 7 on the steering fork is released.

[0041] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the guiding component 2 includes a fixing disk 201 and a guiding column 202. The fixing disk 201 is arranged on the base 1, and the guiding column 202 is connected to the fixing disk 201. The guiding column 202 is used to guide the installation of the steering fork.

[0042] In this embodiment, the fixing disk 201 is fixedly connected to the base 1 by bolts, and the guiding column 202 is connected to the fixing disk 201 by bolts. The guiding column 202 is used to cooperate with the central shaft hole of the steering fork so that the steering fork is installed on the base 1 in a guiding manner.

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the orientation component 3 includes anti-rotation portions 201a symmetrically arranged on the fixing disk 201. The anti-rotation portions 201a are arranged on both sides of the guiding column 202 along the radial direction of the guiding column 202, and the anti-rotation portions 201a are located between the first fixing block 401 and the second fixing block 402.

[0044] In this embodiment, the rotation prevention portion 201a has an arc surface mating surface and a flat surface mating surface. When the bottom of the steering fork is a circular structure, the steering fork is oriented through the cooperation of the orientation component 7 and the third fixing block 301. When the bottom of the steering fork is a rectangular structure, the rectangular bottom cooperates with the flat surface mating surface to achieve the orientation effect of the steering fork and the base 1. By setting the rotation prevention portion 201a, the compatibility of the steering fork fixture shown in the embodiment of the present application is effectively improved.

[0045] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the pressing block 5 is provided with a mounting groove 501 and a through hole 502. The through hole 502 is communicated with the mounting groove 501. A pressing component 8 is arranged in the mounting groove 501. A second pin hole 801 is formed on the pressing component 8. The through hole 502 and the second pin hole 801 penetrate through a pin shaft 802 to fix the pressing component 8 on the pressing block 5.

[0046] In this embodiment, the mounting groove 501 is a strip-shaped groove opened on the pressing block 5. The through hole 502 is penetrated and opened on two side walls of the mounting groove 501 along the width direction. A second pin hole 801 is formed on the pressing component 8. The pressing component 8 is installed in the mounting groove 501, and the second pin hole 801 is aligned with the through hole 502. The pin shaft 802 passes through the through hole 502 and the second pin hole 801, thereby fixing the pressing component 8 on the pressing block 5.

[0047] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the pressing component 8 includes a connecting portion 803. Pressing portions 804 are symmetrically arranged on the connecting portion 803 along the length direction. The second pin hole 801 is formed on the connecting portion 803. The pressing portions 804 are used for abutting and cooperating with the steering fork.

[0048] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 803 is a strip-shaped structure. The connecting portion 803 is installed in the mounting groove 501 to increase the contact area between the pressing component 8 and the pressing block 5. Pressing portions 804 are arranged at both ends of the connecting portion 803 along the length direction. The pressing portions 804 protrude from the connecting portion 803 along the depth direction of the opening of the mounting groove 501. The pressing portions 804 abut and cooperate with the steering fork.

[0049] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first fixing block 401 is provided with a first connecting column 9. First U-shaped grooves and second U-shaped grooves are respectively arranged at both ends of the pressing block 5 along the length direction. A first cylindrical connecting head 901 is arranged on the first connecting column 9. The first cylindrical connecting head 901 and the first U-shaped groove are connected by a pin.

[0050] In this embodiment, pin holes for inserting pins are formed on both side walls of the first U-shaped groove. One end of the first connecting column 9 axially away from the first fixing block 401 is provided with a first cylindrical connecting head 901. A hole is coaxially formed on the first cylindrical connecting head 901 with the pin hole. A pin is inserted into the pin hole and the first cylindrical connecting head 901, thereby realizing the hinged connection between the pressing block 5 and the first connecting column 9.

[0051] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a second connecting column 10 is provided on the second fixing block 402. A U-shaped connecting head 1001 is provided on the second connecting column 10. The locking component 6 includes a locking screw 601 and a locking nut 602. A second cylindrical connecting head 601a is provided on the locking screw 601. The second cylindrical connecting head 601a and the U-shaped connecting head 1001 are connected by a pin. The locking nut 602 is threadedly connected to the locking screw 601. The locking nut 602 is in abutting fit with the pressing block 5.

[0052] In this embodiment, the U-shaped connecting head 1001 and the second cylindrical connecting head 601a provided on the locking screw 601 are hinged by a pin. The locking screw 601 is located in the second U-shaped groove. By threadedly connecting the locking nut 602 to the locking screw 601 and making the locking nut 602 in abutting fit with the pressing block 5, a downward pressure is applied to the pressing block 5, so that the pressing block 5 can apply a downward pressure to the steering fork, thereby pressing and fixing the steering fork on the base 1.

[0053] Working principle: The steering fork is guidingly installed on the base 1 through the guiding component 2 provided on the base 1. The steering fork is fixed in a determined direction through the orientation component 3. By rotating the pressing block 5 hinged on the first fixing block 401, the pressing block 5 contacts the steering fork. The locking component 6 hinged on the second fixing block 402 is tightly connected to the pressing block 5. By applying a pulling force to the pressing block 5 towards the base 1 through the locking component 6, the pressing block 5 applies a pressure to the steering fork, thereby pressing and fixing the steering fork on the base 1. By adopting the technical solution of the present application, the steering fork can perform corner threaded hole machining at a determined workpiece phase, effectively avoiding the problem of rotation of the corner threaded hole during the machining process, thereby effectively improving the product quality.

[0054] The above embodiments only illustratively explain the principles and effects of the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. Any person familiar with this technology can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes completed by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical idea disclosed by the present invention should still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering fork clamp, characterized in that: include: base; an orientation mechanism, disposed on the base, comprising a guide assembly and an orientation assembly, wherein the guide assembly is used to guide the steering fork to be installed on the base, and the orientation assembly is used to orient and limit the steering fork on the base; The clamping mechanism includes a first fixed block and a second fixed block symmetrically arranged on both sides of the orienting mechanism, the first fixed block is hinged with a clamping block, the second fixed block is hinged with a locking assembly, the locking assembly is locked with the clamping block, and the clamping block is used to clamp and fix the steering fork on the base.

2. The steering fork clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The orientation assembly includes a third fixing block, which is provided with a through hole at one end away from the base along the thickness direction of the base. A orientation component is slidably provided in the through hole, and the orientation component is used to cooperate with the branch shaft hole of the steering fork.

3. The steering fork clamp according to claim 2, characterized in that: The directional component is provided with a limiting portion, which is used to abut and cooperate with the third fixing block to axially limit the directional component. The diameter of the limiting portion is larger than the aperture of the through hole.

4. The steering fork clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sliding groove is provided on the circumferential side wall of the orienting component, and the slotting track of the sliding groove extends along the axial direction of the orienting component. A first pin hole is provided on the third fixed block, and the first pin hole is communicated with the through hole. A limit pin is passed through the first pin hole, and the limit pin is slidably engaged with the sliding groove. The limit pin is used to limit the orienting component along its own axial direction.

5. The steering fork clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide assembly includes a fixed plate and a guide column. The fixed plate is arranged on the base. The guide column is connected to the fixed plate. The guide column is used to guide the steering fork installation.

6. The steering fork clamp according to claim 5, characterized in that: The orientation assembly includes anti-rotation parts symmetrically arranged on the fixed disk, the anti-rotation parts are arranged on both sides of the guide column along the radial direction of the guide column, and the anti-rotation parts are located between the first fixing block and the second fixing block.

7. The steering fork clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing block is provided with a mounting groove and a through hole, the through hole is communicated with the mounting groove, a pressing component is provided in the mounting groove, a second pin hole is opened on the pressing component, and a pin shaft is inserted into the through hole and the second pin hole to fix the pressing component on the pressing block.

8. The steering fork clamp according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pressing component includes a connecting portion, and the connecting portion is symmetrically provided with pressing portions along the length direction. The second pin hole is opened on the connecting portion, and the pressing portion is used to abut and cooperate with the steering fork.

9. The steering fork clamp according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first fixing block is provided with a first connecting column, and the pressure block is respectively provided with a first U-shaped groove and a second U-shaped groove at both ends along the length direction. The first connecting column is provided with a first cylindrical connector, and the first cylindrical connector is connected to the first U-shaped groove by a pin.

10. The steering fork clamp according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second fixing block is provided with a second connecting column, and the second connecting column is provided with a U-shaped connecting head. The locking assembly includes a locking screw and a locking nut. The locking screw is provided with a second cylindrical connecting head, and the second cylindrical connecting head is connected to the U-shaped connecting head through a pin. The locking nut is threadedly connected to the locking screw, and the locking nut is in abutment with the pressure block.

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