Knuckle positioning tool

By introducing a rotating mechanism and an electric telescopic rod into the steering knuckle positioning tool, the automatic positioning and angle adjustment of the workpiece are solved, and the inefficiency caused by frequent manual operations in the prior art is improved, and processing efficiency and convenience are improved.

CN223251078UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22河南淮海汽车部件制造有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422517761.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-17
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-17

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Technical Problem

The existing steering knuckle positioning tooling requires staff to frequently manually install, disassemble and tighten the positioning mechanism when processing inclined holes, resulting in inefficiency and time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

A steering knuckle positioning tool is designed, using a rotating mechanism to drive the positioning plate for angle adjustment, and combining an electric telescopic rod and a rotating motor to realize automatic positioning and angle adjustment of the workpiece, reducing manual operation.

Benefits of technology

Through automated positioning and angle adjustment, processing efficiency is improved, the frequency of manual operation is reduced, and work efficiency and convenience are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a steering knuckle positioning tool which comprises a bottom plate and supporting plates, rotating shafts are arranged at the inner side ends of the two supporting plates respectively, a positioning plate is arranged between the two rotating shafts, a rotating mechanism connected with the rotating shafts is arranged on the front side of the supporting plate on the front side, and the rotating mechanism comprises a worm gear arranged on the front side of the rotating shaft on the front side. Two supporting rods are arranged on the front side of the front supporting plate, a worm meshed with the worm gear is arranged between the two supporting rods, a first rotating motor connected with the worm is arranged at the left end of the left supporting rod, and a supporting mechanism is arranged at the top of the bottom plate. According to the steering knuckle positioning tool, the basic requirement for positioning a workpiece can be met, the angle of the positioning plate can be adjusted through the rotating mechanism, therefore, the requirement for machining of an inclined hole is met, workers are prevented from disassembling, assembling and tightening the positioning mechanism back and forth, time and labor are saved, and the working efficiency is improved. And the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of steering knuckle positioning devices, in particular to a steering knuckle positioning tool. Background Art

[0002] The steering knuckle, also known as the steering arm or steering yoke, is a crucial component in a vehicle's suspension system. It connects the wheels, suspension, and steering systems, transmitting steering torque and enabling the wheels to rotate around the kingpin axis, thereby steering the vehicle.

[0003] The existing steering knuckle positioning tool usually includes a base plate set on the ground, a positioning mechanism is set on the top of the base plate, and a clamping mechanism is also set on the top of the base plate. When in use, the staff first places the workpiece on the top of the top mechanism, and then the staff operates the clamping mechanism to clamp the workpiece. However, in actual use, when the staff processes the inclined hole on the workpiece, the staff needs to raise the components placed on the positioning mechanism to change the angle of the workpiece to meet the processing of the workpiece. However, in the process of raising the positioning mechanism, the staff needs to manually install, disassemble and tighten the components back and forth. This method that requires the staff to install, disassemble and install the positioning mechanism back and forth is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and has low work efficiency. Therefore, a steering knuckle positioning tool is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model addresses the shortcomings of the existing technology and provides a steering knuckle positioning tool, which can not only meet the basic needs of positioning the workpiece, but also drive the positioning plate to adjust the angle through the rotating mechanism, thereby meeting the processing of inclined holes, avoiding the staff from disassembling, installing and tightening the positioning mechanism back and forth, saving time and effort, and improving work efficiency.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a steering knuckle positioning tool, including a base plate, two support plates are arranged on the top left side of the base plate, the inner ends of the two support plates are respectively provided with rotating shafts, a positioning plate is commonly provided between the two rotating shafts, a rotating mechanism connected with the rotating shaft is arranged on the front side of the front support plate, the rotating mechanism includes a worm gear arranged on the front side of the front rotating shaft, two support rods are arranged on the front side of the front support plate, a worm meshing with the worm gear is commonly provided between the two support rods, a first rotating motor connected with the worm is provided at the left end of the left support rod, the first rotating motor and the worm are connected by a coupling, and a supporting mechanism is provided on the top of the base plate.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention, the supporting mechanism includes a U-shaped plate 1 arranged on the top right side of the base plate, a rotating plate 1 is hingedly provided in the middle part of the U-shaped plate 1, a U-shaped plate 2 is arranged on the bottom right side of the positioning plate, a rotating plate 2 is hingedly provided in the middle part of the U-shaped plate 2, an electric telescopic rod is jointly provided between the rotating plate 1 and the rotating plate 2, and a positioning mechanism is provided on the top of the positioning plate.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the positioning mechanism includes a receiving plate arranged in the middle of the positioning plate, a pin shaft is provided in the middle of the receiving plate, a support block 1 is provided at the left end of the top rear side of the positioning plate, a support block 2 is provided at the right end of the top rear side of the positioning plate, and an alignment mechanism is provided at the top of the positioning plate.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the alignment mechanism includes a fixed plate arranged in the middle of the top front side of the positioning plate, a positioning head is arranged on the top right side of the fixed plate, a fixed block is arranged at the top right end of the top front side of the positioning plate, a slide groove with an upward opening is arranged in the middle of the fixed block, a slider is arranged inside the slide groove, a screw passing through the slider is arranged inside the slide groove, a support plate is arranged on the top of the slider, an alignment plate is arranged on the top left side of the support plate, and a second rotating motor corresponding to the screw is arranged on the right side of the fixed block, and the second rotating motor and the screw are connected by a coupling.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, a switch is provided on the top left side of the base plate, and the switch is electrically connected to the first rotating motor and the second rotating motor. Mounting plates are respectively provided at the four corners of the top of the base plate, and mounting grooves are provided on the mounting plates.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0011] First, a first rotating motor is provided in this design scheme. The rotation of the first rotating motor drives the worm to rotate, the rotation of the worm drives the worm wheel meshing with it to rotate, the rotation of the worm wheel drives the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating shaft drives the positioning plate to rotate, so that the workpiece can be rotated to a suitable angle.

[0012] Secondly, an electric telescopic rod is provided in this design scheme. The extension and retraction of the electric telescopic rod drives the rotating plate 1 to rotate inside the U-shaped plate 1, and the rotating plate 2 rotates inside the U-shaped plate 2, thereby driving the positioning plate to adjust the angle.

[0013] Thirdly, a pin is provided in the present design, and the pin prevents the workpiece from moving, and the receiving plate prevents the workpiece from moving up and down, thereby making the workpiece more stable.

[0014] Fourthly, a second rotary motor is provided in the present design. The rotation of the second rotary motor drives the slider to move inside the slide slot. The movement of the slider drives the fixed plate to move, thereby clamping and positioning the workpiece. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged structural diagram of point A of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of point B of the present invention.

[0020] In the figure: 101, bottom plate; 102, support plate; 103, rotating shaft; 104, positioning plate; 105, worm gear; 106, support rod; 107, worm; 108, first rotating motor; 109, U-shaped plate one; 110, rotating plate one; 111, U-shaped plate two; 112, rotating plate two; 113, electric telescopic rod; 114, receiving plate; 115, pin shaft; 116, support block one; 117, support block two; 118, fixing plate; 119, positioning head; 120, fixing block; 201, slide groove; 202, slider; 203, lead screw; 204, second rotating motor; 205, support plate; 206, alignment plate; 207, switch; 208, mounting plate; 209, mounting groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] To better understand the present invention, the following examples further illustrate the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the following examples. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details.

[0022] like Figure 1 、 3As shown, a steering knuckle positioning tool includes a base plate 101, two support plates 102 are provided on the top left side of the base plate 101, the inner ends of the two support plates 102 are respectively provided with rotating shafts 103, a positioning plate 104 is commonly provided between the two rotating shafts 103, the front side of the front support plate 102 is provided with a rotating mechanism connected with the rotating shaft 103, the rotating mechanism includes a worm gear 105 arranged on the front side of the front rotating shaft 103, two support rods 106 are provided on the front side of the front support plate 102, a worm 107 meshing with the worm gear 105 is commonly provided between the two support rods 106, a first rotating motor 108 connected to the worm 107 is provided at the left end of the left support rod 106, the first rotating motor 108 and the worm 107 are connected by a coupling, and a supporting mechanism is provided on the top of the base plate 101.

[0023] like Figure 1 、 2 As shown in Figure 3, the supporting mechanism includes a U-shaped plate 109 arranged on the top right side of the base plate 101, a rotating plate 110 is hingedly provided in the middle of the U-shaped plate 109, a U-shaped plate 2 111 is provided on the bottom right side of the positioning plate 104, a rotating plate 2 112 is hingedly provided in the middle of the U-shaped plate 2 111, an electric telescopic rod 113 is provided between the rotating plate 110 and the rotating plate 2 112, and a positioning mechanism is provided on the top of the positioning plate 104.

[0024] like Figure 1 、 2 As shown, the positioning mechanism includes a receiving plate 114 arranged in the middle of the positioning plate 104, a pin shaft 115 is arranged in the middle of the receiving plate 114, a support block 116 is arranged at the left end of the top rear side of the positioning plate 104, a support block 2 117 is arranged at the right end of the top rear side of the positioning plate 104, and an alignment mechanism is arranged at the top of the positioning plate 104.

[0025] like Figure 1 、 4 As shown, the alignment mechanism includes a fixed plate 118 arranged in the middle of the top front side of the positioning plate 104, a positioning head 119 is arranged on the top right side of the fixed plate 118, a fixed block 120 is arranged at the top front right end of the positioning plate 104, a sliding groove 201 with an upward opening is arranged in the middle of the fixed block 120, a slider 202 is arranged inside the sliding groove 201, a screw 203 passing through the slider 202 is arranged inside the sliding groove 201, a support plate 205 is arranged on the top of the slider 202, an alignment plate 206 is arranged on the top left side of the support plate 205, and a second rotating motor 204 corresponding to the screw 203 is arranged on the right side of the fixed block 120, and the second rotating motor 204 and the screw 203 are connected by a coupling.

[0026] like Figure 1As shown, a switch 207 is provided on the top left side of the base plate 101, and the switch 207 is electrically connected to the first rotating motor 108 and the second rotating motor 204. Mounting plates 208 are respectively provided at the four corners of the top of the base plate 101, and mounting slots 209 are provided on the mounting plates 208.

[0027] The use method of this utility model:

[0028] When in use, the user first places the workpiece on the top of the receiving plate 114 and inserts the pin 115 into the inside of the workpiece. At this time, the setting of the pin 115 prevents the workpiece from moving, and the setting of the receiving plate 114 prevents the workpiece from moving up and down, thereby making the workpiece more stable.

[0029] Then, the second rotary motor 204 is started. The rotation of the second rotary motor 204 drives the slider 202 to move inside the slide groove 201. The movement of the slider 202 drives the support plate to move, thereby clamping and positioning the workpiece.

[0030] At this time, the first rotating motor 108 is started. The rotation of the first rotating motor 108 drives the worm 107 to rotate. The rotation of the worm 107 drives the worm wheel 105 meshing with it to rotate. The rotation of the worm wheel 105 drives the rotating shaft 103 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft 103 drives the positioning plate 104 to rotate, so that the workpiece can be rotated to a suitable angle.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model and are not limiting. Other modifications or equivalent substitutions made to the technical solution of the utility model by ordinary technicians in this field should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model as long as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. A steering knuckle positioning tool, comprising a base plate (101), characterized in that: Two support plates (102) are provided on the left side of the top of the bottom plate (101), and the inner ends of the two support plates (102) are respectively provided with rotating shafts (103), and a positioning plate (104) is commonly provided between the two rotating shafts (103). A rotating mechanism connected to the rotating shaft (103) is provided on the front side of the front support plate (102), and the rotating mechanism includes a worm gear (105) provided on the front side of the front rotating shaft (103). Two support rods (106) are provided on the front side of the front support plate (102), and a worm (107) meshing with the worm gear (105) is commonly provided between the two support rods (106). A first rotating motor (108) connected to the worm gear (107) is provided at the left end of the left support rod (106), and a supporting mechanism is provided on the top of the bottom plate (101).

2. The steering knuckle positioning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support mechanism comprises a U-shaped plate 1 (109) arranged on the right side of the top of the bottom plate (101), a rotating plate 1 (110) is hingedly arranged in the middle of the U-shaped plate 1 (109), a U-shaped plate 2 (111) is arranged on the right side of the bottom of the positioning plate (104), a rotating plate 2 (112) is hingedly arranged in the middle of the U-shaped plate 2 (111), an electric telescopic rod (113) is commonly arranged between the rotating plate 1 (110) and the rotating plate 2 (112), and a positioning mechanism is arranged on the top of the positioning plate (104).

3. The steering knuckle positioning tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism comprises a receiving plate (114) arranged in the middle of the positioning plate (104), a pin shaft (115) is arranged in the middle of the receiving plate (114), a support block 1 (116) is arranged at the left end of the top rear side of the positioning plate (104), a support block 2 (117) is arranged at the right end of the top rear side of the positioning plate (104), and an alignment mechanism is arranged at the top of the positioning plate (104).

4. The steering knuckle positioning tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The alignment mechanism comprises a fixed plate (118) arranged at the middle of the front side of the top of the positioning plate (104); a positioning head (119) is arranged on the right side of the top of the fixed plate (118); a fixed block (120) is arranged at the right end of the front side of the top of the positioning plate (104); a sliding groove (201) with an upward opening is arranged in the middle of the fixed block (120); a slider (202) is arranged inside the sliding groove (201); a lead screw (203) passing through the slider (202) is arranged inside the sliding groove (201); a support plate (205) is arranged on the top of the slider (202); an alignment plate (206) is arranged on the left side of the top of the support plate (205); a second rotating motor (204) corresponding to the lead screw (203) is arranged on the right side of the fixed block (120); the second rotating motor (204) and the lead screw (203) are connected via a coupling.

5. The steering knuckle positioning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: A switch (207) is provided on the left side of the top of the bottom plate (101).

6. The steering knuckle positioning tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: Mounting plates (208) are respectively provided at the four corners of the top of the bottom plate (101), and mounting grooves (209) are provided on the mounting plates (208).

7. The steering knuckle positioning tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first rotating motor (108) and the worm (107) are connected via a coupling.