Installation tool and environment testing device

By designing an installation tool including a fixed assembly, a first adjustment assembly and a second adjustment assembly, the precise posture adjustment of the test equipment is realized, the problem of poor adjustment effect of the existing tool equipment is solved, and the testing accuracy and testing efficiency are improved.

CN223223209UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422038691.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-21
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing installation tooling cannot accurately adjust the attitude of the test equipment, especially in actual road wind environment testing in the field of automotive aerodynamics, which cannot meet the accuracy requirements of the test equipment for initial deflection and elevation angles.

Method used

The installation tool including a fixing assembly, a first adjusting assembly and a second adjusting assembly are rotatably connected by the first adjusting assembly, and the second adjusting assembly is rotatably connected by the first adjusting assembly, so as to realize the adjustment of the two degrees of freedom directions of the test equipment, and accurately adjust it using the first adjusting motor and the second adjusting motor.

Benefits of technology

It realizes accurate adjustment of the attitude of the test equipment, improves the accuracy of actual road wind environment testing, eliminates equipment installation errors, shortens test preparation time, reduces test costs, and improves design work efficiency and vehicle comfort.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an installation tool and an environment testing device. The installation tool comprises a fixing assembly, a first adjusting assembly and a second adjusting assembly. The first end of the first adjusting assembly is rotatably connected with the fixing assembly; the first end of the second adjusting assembly is rotatably connected with the first adjusting assembly, and the second end of the second adjusting assembly is used for installing test equipment; and the first adjusting assembly is matched with the second adjusting assembly and is used for adjusting the posture of the test equipment. According to the utility model, the first end of the first adjusting assembly can rotate around the fixing assembly, the second adjusting assembly rotates along with the first adjusting assembly, and the test equipment can rotate along with the second adjusting assembly; the second adjusting assembly can rotate around the second end of the first adjusting assembly, and the test equipment can rotate along with the second adjusting assembly; two-degree-of-freedom direction adjustment is achieved, the adjustment effect of the installation tool is improved, and the posture of the test equipment is accurately adjusted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of installation tooling, in particular to an installation tooling and an environmental testing device. Background Art

[0002] Currently, many test equipment utilize mounting fixtures during assembly. For example, in the field of automotive aerodynamics, during actual road wind environment testing, the test equipment uses probes and mounting fixtures to adjust the test equipment's initial yaw and elevation angles. However, existing mounting fixtures offer poor adjustment performance and cannot precisely adjust the test equipment's posture, failing to meet the test equipment's initial accuracy requirements for yaw and elevation angles. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides an installation tool and an environmental testing device to solve the problem that the existing installation tool has a poor adjustment effect and cannot accurately adjust the posture of the test equipment.

[0004] An installation tool comprises a fixing assembly, a first adjustment assembly and a second adjustment assembly;

[0005] The first end of the first adjusting component is rotatably connected to the fixing component;

[0006] The first end of the second adjustment assembly is rotatably connected to the first adjustment assembly, and the second end of the second adjustment assembly is used to install the test equipment;

[0007] The first adjustment component cooperates with the second adjustment component to adjust the posture of the testing device.

[0008] Preferably, the first adjustment assembly includes a first support frame, a first end of the first support frame is rotatably connected to the fixing assembly, and a second end of the first support frame is rotatably connected to the second adjustment assembly.

[0009] Preferably, the first adjusting assembly further includes a first adjusting motor; the first adjusting motor is fixed on the fixing assembly, and the first end of the first supporting frame is mounted on the output shaft of the first adjusting motor.

[0010] Preferably, the first support frame includes two first connecting arms arranged opposite to each other;

[0011] The first ends of the two first connecting arms are mounted on the output shaft of the first adjusting motor, and the second ends of the two first connecting arms are rotatably connected to the second adjusting assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the second adjustment assembly includes a second support frame; the first end of the second support frame is rotatably connected to the second end of the first adjustment assembly, and the second end of the second support frame is used for mounting the test equipment.

[0013] Preferably, the second adjustment component further includes a second adjustment motor; the second adjustment motor is connected to the second end of the first adjustment component, and the output shaft of the second adjustment motor is connected to the first end of the second support frame.

[0014] Preferably, the second support frame includes a main body and two second connecting arms extending in the same direction from the two side edges of the first end of the main body; the two second connecting arms are connected to the output shaft of the second adjusting motor; the second end of the main body is provided with a mounting groove, and the mounting groove is used to install the test equipment.

[0015] Preferably, the fixing assembly includes a connecting disk, and the first end of the first adjusting assembly is rotatably connected to the connecting disk.

[0016] Preferably, the fixing assembly further includes a wire trough box; the wire trough box is installed in the middle of the connecting plate, and the first end of the first adjusting assembly is rotatably connected to the wire trough box.

[0017] An environmental testing device comprises a testing device and the installation tool; the testing device is installed at the second end of the second adjustment component of the installation tool, and the testing device comprises a probe.

[0018] The installation tool provided by the embodiment of the present invention plays the role of supporting the installation of test equipment or other equipment, and is used to assemble the test equipment on the structure to be installed. The installation tool specifically includes a fixing component, a first adjustment component and a second adjustment component. During installation, the fixing component is used to be installed on the structure to be installed to play a fixing role; the first end of the first adjustment component is rotatably connected to the fixing component, the first end of the second adjustment component is rotatably connected to the second end of the first adjustment component, and the second end of the second adjustment component is used to install the test equipment; such a setting is based on the fixing component, the first end of the first adjustment component can rotate around the fixing component, the second adjustment component rotates accordingly, and the test equipment can rotate with the second adjustment component, at this time the elevation angle of the test equipment can be adjusted; at the same time, the second adjustment component can rotate around the second end of the first adjustment component, and the test equipment can rotate with the second adjustment component, at this time the deflection angle of the test equipment can be adjusted; through the cooperation of the first adjustment component and the second adjustment component, two degrees of freedom of direction adjustment can be achieved, the adjustment effect of the installation tool is improved, and the posture of the test equipment can be accurately adjusted. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0020] Figure 1 It is an axonometric view of an installation tool in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Among them, 1. Fixed component; 11. Connecting plate; 12. Wire trough box; 121. Bottom plate; 122. Box body; 2. First adjustment component; 21. First support frame; 211. First connecting arm; 22. First adjustment motor; 3. Second adjustment component; 31. Second support frame; 311. Main body; 312. Second connecting arm; 32. Second adjustment motor; 4. Mounting slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] The utility model embodiment provides a kind of installation tool, referring to Figure 1The installation tool includes a fixing component 1, a first adjustment component 2 and a second adjustment component 3; the first end of the first adjustment component 2 is rotatably connected to the fixing component 1; the first end of the second adjustment component 3 is rotatably connected to the first adjustment component 2, and the second end of the second adjustment component 3 is used to install the test equipment; the first adjustment component 2 and the second adjustment component 3 cooperate to adjust the posture of the test equipment.

[0026] As an example, the installation tool plays the role of supporting the installation of the test equipment, and is used to assemble the test equipment on the structure to be installed. The installation tool specifically includes a fixing component 1, a first adjustment component 2 and a second adjustment component 3. During installation, the fixing component 1 is used to be installed on the structure to be installed to play a fixing role; the first end of the first adjustment component 2 is rotatably connected to the fixing component 1, the first end of the second adjustment component 3 is rotatably connected to the second end of the first adjustment component 2, and the second end of the second adjustment component 3 is used to install the test equipment; this setting is based on the fixing component 1, the first end of the first adjustment component 2 can rotate around the fixing component 1, and the second adjustment component 3 rotates accordingly, and the test equipment can rotate with the second adjustment component 3. At this time, the elevation angle of the test equipment (i.e., the test angle) can be adjusted. The angle formed by the line between the center of the test equipment and the first end of the first adjusting component 2 and the plane where the fixed component 1 is located can be adjusted; at the same time, the second adjusting component 3 can rotate around the second end of the first adjusting component 2, and the test equipment can rotate with the second adjusting component 3. At this time, the deflection angle of the test equipment (that is, the angle formed by the line between the center of the test equipment and the first end of the second adjusting component 3 and the plane where the fixed component 1 is located) can be adjusted; through the cooperation of the first adjusting component 2 and the second adjusting component 3, two-degree-of-freedom directional adjustment can be achieved, the adjustment effect of the installation tooling can be improved, and the posture of the test equipment can be accurately adjusted.

[0027] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The first adjustment component 2 includes a first support frame 21, a first end of the first support frame 21 is rotatably connected to the fixing component 1, and a second end of the first support frame 21 is rotatably connected to the second adjustment component 3.

[0028] As an example, the structural form of the first adjustment component 2 is introduced, that is, the first adjustment component 2 includes a first support frame 21. During installation, the first end of the first support frame 21 is rotatably connected to the fixed component 1 with the fixed component 1 as a reference, that is, the first end of the first support frame 21 can rotate around the fixed component 1, and the second adjustment component 3 rotates accordingly to adjust the elevation angle of the test equipment; the second end of the first support frame 21 is rotatably connected to the second adjustment component 3, that is, the second adjustment component 3 can rotate around the second end of the first support frame 21, and the test equipment rotates accordingly to adjust the deflection angle of the test equipment. The adjustment method here can be manual adjustment or other adjustment methods.

[0029] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The first adjustment component 2 also includes a first adjustment motor 22 ; the first adjustment motor 22 is fixed to the fixed component 1 , and the first end of the first support frame 21 is mounted on the output shaft of the first adjustment motor 22 .

[0030] As an example, the structural form of the first adjustment component 2 is further improved, and the first adjustment component 2 also includes a first adjustment motor 22; during installation, the first adjustment motor 22 is fixed on the fixing component 1, and the first end of the first support frame 21 is installed on the output shaft of the first adjustment motor 22. By controlling the rotation of the output shaft of the first adjustment motor 22, the first support frame 21 can be driven to rotate around the output shaft, and the second adjustment component 3 rotates accordingly to achieve adjustment of the elevation angle of the test equipment.

[0031] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The first support frame 21 includes two first connecting arms 211 arranged opposite to each other; the first ends of the two first connecting arms 211 are mounted on the output shaft of the first adjustment motor 22, and the second ends of the two first connecting arms 211 are rotatably connected to the second adjustment component 3.

[0032] As an example, the first support frame 21 includes two first connecting arms 211. The two first connecting arms 211 are arranged relative to each other to improve the stability and support strength of the first support frame 21. During installation, the first ends of the two first connecting arms 211 are mounted on the output shaft of the first adjustment motor 22, and the second ends of the two first connecting arms 211 are rotatably connected to the second adjustment component 3. By controlling the rotation of the output shaft of the first adjustment motor 22, the two first connecting arms 211 can be driven to rotate about the output shaft, and the second adjustment component 3 rotates accordingly to adjust the elevation angle of the test equipment. The first support frame 21 can also be configured as a single first connecting arm 211, which can also achieve the above-mentioned functions.

[0033] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The second adjustment assembly 3 includes a second support frame 31; a first end of the second support frame 31 is rotatably connected to the second end of the first adjustment assembly 2, and the second end of the second support frame 31 is used to install the test equipment.

[0034] As an example, the structural form of the second adjustment component 3 is introduced, which specifically includes a second support frame 31; during installation, the first end of the second support frame 31 is rotatably connected to the second end of the first adjustment component 2, and the second end of the second support frame 31 is used to install the test equipment; in this way, the first end of the second support frame 31 can rotate around the second end of the first adjustment component 2, and the test equipment rotates accordingly to achieve adjustment of the deflection angle of the test equipment.

[0035] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The second adjustment component 3 also includes a second adjustment motor 32; the second adjustment motor 32 is connected to the second end of the first adjustment component 2, and the output shaft of the second adjustment motor 32 is connected to the first end of the second support frame 31.

[0036] As an example, the structural form of the second adjustment component 3 is further improved. The second adjustment component 3 specifically includes a second support frame 31 and a second adjustment motor 32. During installation, the second adjustment motor 32 is connected to the second end of the first adjustment component 2, and the output shaft of the second adjustment motor 32 is connected to the first end of the second support frame 31. In this way, by controlling the rotation of the output shaft of the second adjustment motor 32, the second support frame 31 can be driven to rotate around the output shaft, and the test equipment rotates accordingly to adjust the deflection angle of the test equipment. The adjustment method here can be manual adjustment or other adjustment methods.

[0037] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The second support frame 31 includes a main body 311 and two second connecting arms 312 extending in the same direction from the two side edges of the first end of the main body 311; the two second connecting arms 312 are connected to the output shaft of the second adjustment motor 32; the second end of the main body 311 is provided with a mounting groove 4, which is used to install the test equipment.

[0038] As an example, the second support frame 31 includes a main body 311 and two second connecting arms 312. The two second connecting arms 312 extend in the same direction from the edges of the first end of the main body 311. During installation, the two second connecting arms 312 are connected to the output shaft of the second adjustment motor 32. A mounting slot 4 is provided at the second end of the main body 311 for mounting test equipment, facilitating its installation and removal. By controlling the output shaft of the second adjustment motor 32 to rotate, the two second connecting arms 312 can be driven to rotate about the output shaft, causing the main body 311 and the test equipment on the main body 311 to rotate accordingly, thereby adjusting the deflection angle of the test equipment.

[0039] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The fixing component 1 includes a connecting disk 11, and the first end of the first adjusting component 2 is rotatably connected to the connecting disk 11.

[0040] As an example, the fixing assembly 1 includes a connection plate 11. During installation, the connection plate 11 is mounted on the structure to be mounted, serving as a mounting base. The first end of the first adjustment assembly 2 is rotatably connected to the connection plate 11. The first end of the first adjustment assembly 2 can rotate about the connection plate 11, and the second adjustment assembly 3 rotates accordingly to adjust the deflection angle of the test equipment. The connection plate 11 is configured as a suction cup that adheres to the structure to be mounted, ensuring secure fixation of the mounting fixture. It can also accommodate a variety of structures to be mounted, expanding the scope of application for installation work.

[0041] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 The fixing assembly 1 further includes a wire slot box 12 ; the wire slot box 12 is mounted in the middle of the connecting disk 11 , and the first end of the first adjusting assembly 2 is rotatably connected to the wire slot box 12 .

[0042] As an example, the fixing assembly 1 also includes a wire trough box 12. During installation, the connection plate 11 is mounted on the structure to be mounted as a reference. The wire trough box 12 is mounted in the middle of the connection plate 11. Specifically, the wire trough box 12 includes a base plate 121 and a box body 122. The base plate 121 is mounted on the connection plate 11. The box body 122 and the base plate 121 cooperate to form a receiving cavity for mounting the connecting wires and circuit boards of the first adjustment assembly 2 and the second adjustment assembly 3. The first end of the first adjustment assembly 2 is rotatably connected to the wire trough box 12. The first end of the first adjustment assembly 2 can rotate around the wire trough box 12, and the second adjustment assembly 3 rotates accordingly, thereby adjusting the deflection angle of the test equipment.

[0043] An embodiment of the present utility model provides an environmental testing device, comprising a testing device and an installation tool; the testing device is installed at the second end of the second adjustment component 3 of the installation tool.

[0044] As an example, the environmental testing device includes test equipment and installation tooling; the installation tooling specifically includes a fixing component 1, a first adjustment component 2 and a second adjustment component 3. During installation, the fixing component 1 is used to be installed on the structure to be installed to play a fixing role; the first end of the first adjustment component 2 is rotatably connected to the fixing component 1, and the first end of the second adjustment component 3 is rotatably connected to the second end of the first adjustment component 2, and the test equipment is installed at the second end of the second adjustment component 3; this setting is based on the fixing component 1, the first end of the first adjustment component 2 can rotate around the fixing component 1, and the second adjustment component 3 rotates accordingly, and the test equipment can rotate with the second adjustment component 3, at this time the elevation angle of the test equipment can be adjusted; at the same time, the second adjustment component 3 can rotate around the second end of the first adjustment component 2, and the test equipment can rotate with the second adjustment component 3, at this time the deflection angle of the test equipment can be adjusted; through the cooperation of the first adjustment component 2 and the second adjustment component 3, two degrees of freedom of direction adjustment can be achieved, the adjustment effect of the installation tooling is improved, and the posture of the test equipment can be precisely adjusted.

[0045] In one embodiment, the testing equipment includes a probe, which is installed at the second end of the second adjustment component 3; this setting is based on the fixed component 1, the first end of the first adjustment component 2 can rotate around the fixed component 1, and the second adjustment component 3 rotates accordingly, and the probe can rotate with the second adjustment component 3, at this time the elevation angle of the probe can be adjusted; at the same time, the second adjustment component 3 can rotate around the second end of the first adjustment component 2, and the probe can rotate with the second adjustment component 3, at this time the deflection angle of the probe can be adjusted; through the cooperation of the first adjustment component 2 and the second adjustment component 3, two degrees of freedom of direction adjustment can be achieved, the adjustment effect of the installation tooling is improved, and the posture of the probe can be precisely adjusted.

[0046] When the installation tooling in this example is used in actual road wind environment testing in the field of automotive aerodynamics, the test equipment uses a probe, specifically a cobra probe, which can adjust the probe's posture according to the test requirements to achieve adjustment of the probe's deflection and elevation angles. After meeting the initial test requirements, it can measure actual road wind speed, deflection, elevation, turbulence intensity, turbulence integral scale, wind speed spectrum and other parameters, eliminating equipment installation errors during actual road testing and greatly improving the accuracy of actual road testing; thereby accurately evaluating the effectiveness of actual road aerodynamic drag reduction and noise reduction solutions, improving design work efficiency and vehicle comfort, and reducing the vehicle's fuel consumption in actual use or increasing cruising range.

[0047] In this embodiment, the installation tool is fixed to the hood by a suction cup, so that the installation tool can be installed on the hood of any vehicle model, that is, the probe can be applied to any vehicle model, which is universal and can save road test costs to a great extent; the first adjustment component 2 and the second adjustment component 3 can be adjusted by remote control, and the deflection and elevation angles of the Cobra probe can be quickly adjusted by motor remote control, fundamentally eliminating equipment installation errors, improving road test accuracy, and significantly shortening test preparation time.

[0048] The embodiments described above are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention, and should all be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An installation tool, characterized in that: It includes a fixing assembly, a first adjusting assembly and a second adjusting assembly; The first adjustment assembly includes a first support frame, and the second adjustment assembly includes a second support frame; The first end of the first support frame is rotatably connected to the fixing assembly, the second end of the first support frame is rotatably connected to the first end of the second support frame, and the second end of the second support frame is used to install the test equipment; The first adjustment component cooperates with the second adjustment component to adjust the posture of the test device.

2. The installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first adjustment component further includes a first adjustment motor; the first adjustment motor is fixed on the fixing component, and the first end of the first support frame is installed on the output shaft of the first adjustment motor.

3. The installation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first support frame includes two first connecting arms arranged opposite to each other; The first ends of the two first connecting arms are mounted on the output shaft of the first adjusting motor, and the second ends of the two first connecting arms are rotatably connected to the second adjusting assembly.

4. The installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second adjustment component further includes a second adjustment motor; the second adjustment motor is connected to the second end of the first adjustment component, and the output shaft of the second adjustment motor is connected to the first end of the second support frame.

5. The installation tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second support frame includes a main body and two second connecting arms extending in the same direction from the two side edges of the first end of the main body; the two second connecting arms are connected to the output shaft of the second adjustment motor; the second end of the main body is provided with an installation groove, which is used to install the test equipment.

6. The installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a connecting disk, and the first end of the first adjusting assembly is rotatably connected to the connecting disk.

7. The installation tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing assembly further includes a wire slot box; the wire slot box is installed in the middle of the connecting plate, and the first end of the first adjusting assembly is rotatably connected to the wire slot box.

8. An environmental testing device, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a testing device and the installation tool according to any one of claims 1 to 7; the testing device is installed at the second end of the second adjustment component of the installation tool, and the testing device comprises a probe.