Lifting appliance for automobile engine cover

By designing a car engine cover spreader that includes a boom, a suspender frame, an electric hoist and a vacuum suction cup, the problems of ergonomic engineering and bump deformation during the engine cover lifting process are solved, and efficient and safe lifting operation is achieved.

CN223254679UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22YIBIN COWIN AUTO CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422633498.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the lifting process of the automobile engine hood assembly requires cooperation between two employees, resulting in poor ergonomic engineering, low work efficiency, and easy to cause quality problems such as bumps and deformation.

Method used

A car engine cover spreader is designed, including suspender boom, suspender frame, electric hoist, flip cylinder, vacuum suction cup and fixed claw. The automatic operation of the spreader is achieved through electric hoist and flip cylinder. The vacuum suction cup and fixed claw ensure the stability of the engine cover and the positioning block prevents scratches.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient and safe lifting of the engine cover, reduces labor intensity, improves lifting efficiency, and avoids quality problems such as bumps and deformation, ensuring safe lifting.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile engines, in particular to an automobile engine cover lifting appliance which comprises a lifting rod (1), a connecting rod (2) is arranged at one end of the hanging rod (1); a lifting appliance frame (3) is arranged at the other end of the lifting rod (1); the connecting rod (2) is connected with an electric hoist; a fixing structure is arranged on the lifting appliance frame (3); the fixing structure is connected with an engine cover plate; the engine cover plate is adsorbed and fixed to the bottom of the lifting appliance frame; the device and the engine cover plate can be transferred to a mounting station together through the electric hoist; according to the device, traditional two-person matched part lifting is optimized into one-person lifting appliance operation, the labor intensity of workers is effectively reduced, and meanwhile the lifting efficiency is greatly improved; and meanwhile, the quality problems of collision deformation and the like of the engine cover plate in the lifting, transferring and placing processes can be effectively avoided, and the lifting safety is effectively guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile engines, and in particular to an automobile engine cover hanger. Background Art

[0002] During the automobile manufacturing process, after the welding of the automobile engine hood assembly is completed on the automated line, two employees are required to lift it out of the fixture and transfer it to the corresponding equipment. Taking a certain mid-sized car currently in production as an example, the engine hood assembly weighs 19kg and is nearly 1.8m wide. Manual operation has poor ergonomics and low work efficiency. In addition, quality problems such as bumps and deformations are very likely to occur during the manual lifting, transfer, and placement process.

[0003] After searching, the applicant found that the Chinese patent document with publication number 204022260U disclosed on December 17, 2014, an engine cylinder loading and unloading lifting device, which includes a bow arm, a support block and a clamping arm arranged on the support block; it also includes a buffer block arranged on the support block, and a plurality of threaded holes are arranged in an array on the buffer block; the clamping arm can be fixed to the buffer block in a selective position by bolts and the plurality of threaded holes; this device also fails to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] Therefore, in order to improve or solve at least one of the above problems, it is necessary to provide a car hood lifter that can achieve efficient and safe lifting of the car hood. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automobile engine hood hoist which can realize efficient and safe hoisting of the automobile engine hood.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a car engine hood hanger, including a hanger; a connecting rod is provided at one end of the hanger; a hanger frame is provided at the other end of the hanger; the connecting rod is connected to an electric hoist; a fixing structure is provided on the hanger frame; and the fixing structure is connected to the engine hood.

[0007] A rotating bracket is provided at the end of the boom; a fixing plate is provided on the boom; the fixing plate is connected to a turning cylinder; and the turning cylinder is connected to the rotating bracket.

[0008] The rotating bracket is hinged to the boom; a bending rod is provided on the rotating bracket; the flip cylinder includes a first piston rod; the first piston rod is hinged to the bending rod; the end of the flip cylinder away from the first piston rod is hinged to the fixed plate.

[0009] The fixing structure includes a fixing claw; a clamp mounting plate is provided on both sides of the sling frame; a clamp bracket is provided on one side of the clamp mounting plate; a clamp cylinder is provided on the top of the clamp mounting plate; the clamp cylinder includes a second piston rod; the end of the fixing claw is hinged to the second piston rod; the bottom of the fixing claw is hinged to the clamp bracket.

[0010] A vacuum suction cup is provided at the bottom of the sling frame; and a suction cup support rod is provided on one side of the vacuum suction cup.

[0011] The sling frame is provided with a positioning block; the positioning block is arranged on the bottom surface of the sling frame.

[0012] An air control box and a control handle are respectively provided on the boom; the air control box is respectively connected to the control handle, the electric hoist, the turning cylinder, the clamp cylinder and the vacuum suction cup.

[0013] A lifting lug is provided on the top of the connecting rod, and the lifting lug is connected to the electric hoist.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0015] 1. In this application, the worker can use the control handle to adsorb and fix the automobile engine cover to the bottom of the hoist frame; and the posture or angle of the automobile engine cover can be adjusted such as horizontal or vertical; the device and the automobile engine cover can be transferred to the installation station together through an electric hoist; this device is optimized from the traditional two-person cooperation lifting to one-person operation with a hoist, which effectively reduces the labor intensity of the workers and greatly improves the lifting efficiency.

[0016] 2. The lifting device frame of the present application is equipped with multiple sets of vacuum suction cups, fixing claws and positioning blocks, which can fully fix the automobile engine cover, effectively avoid the automobile engine cover from being bumped and deformed during the lifting, transportation and placement process, and effectively ensure the safety of lifting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The specific embodiments of the present invention are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the automobile engine cover hanger.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the suspension rod of the automobile engine cover suspension device.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the hanger frame of the automobile engine cover hanger.

[0021] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal lifting state of the engine cover of the automobile engine cover lifting device.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical lifting state of the engine cover of the automobile engine cover lifting device.

[0023] The marks in the above figure are:

[0024] The following are marked in the figure:

[0025] 1. Boom,

[0026] 2. Connecting rod, 201, lifting lug,

[0027] 3. Spreader frame,

[0028] 4. Rotating bracket, 401. Fixed plate, 402. Turning cylinder, 403. Bending rod, 404. First piston rod,

[0029] 5. Fixed claw, 501. Clamp mounting plate, 502. Clamp bracket, 503. Clamp cylinder, 504. Second piston rod,

[0030] 6. Vacuum suction cup, 601, suction cup support rod,

[0031] 7. Positioning block,

[0032] 8. Air control box, 801, control handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation methods of the present invention by describing the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, with the aim of helping those skilled in the art to have a more complete, accurate and in-depth understanding of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention and to facilitate its implementation.

[0034] Figure 1 The automobile engine hood lift shown includes a lifting rod 1; a connecting rod 2 is provided at one end of the lifting rod 1; a lifting rod frame 3 is provided at the other end of the lifting rod 1; the connecting rod 2 is connected to an electric hoist; a fixing structure is provided on the lifting rod frame 3; and the fixing structure is connected to the engine hood.

[0035] The engine cover is adsorbed and fixed on the bottom of the sling frame 3; the device and the engine cover can be transferred to the installation station together through an electric hoist; the device is optimized from the traditional two-person cooperation in lifting to one-person operation with a sling, which effectively reduces the labor intensity of the staff and greatly improves the lifting efficiency; the fixed structure can fully fix the engine cover, and can effectively avoid the engine cover from being bumped and deformed during the lifting, transportation and placement process, and effectively ensure the safety of lifting.

[0036] A rotating bracket 4 is provided at the end of the boom 1 ; a fixing plate 401 is provided on the boom 1 ; the fixing plate 401 is connected to a turning cylinder 402 ; and the turning cylinder 402 is connected to the rotating bracket 4 .

[0037] The rotating bracket 4 is an L-shaped structure; the rotating bracket 4 is movably connected to the end of the rotating bracket 4; the fixed plate 401 is fixedly connected to the middle of the boom 1; the two ends of the flip cylinder 402 are respectively movably connected to the fixed plate 401 and the rotating bracket 4.

[0038] The rotating bracket 4 is hinged to the boom 1; a bending rod 403 is provided on the rotating bracket 4; the flip cylinder 402 includes a first piston rod 404; the first piston rod 404 is hinged to the bending rod 403; the end of the flip cylinder 402 away from the first piston rod 404 is hinged to the fixed plate 401.

[0039] The bending rod 403 is an L-shaped rod and is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket 4; the flip cylinder 402 controls the first piston rod 404 to perform telescopic operations, and the first piston rod 404 pushes and pulls the bending rod 403, thereby enabling the rotating bracket 4 to rotate along the end of the boom 1; it can realize the adjustment of the posture or angle of the engine cover such as flatness and verticalness.

[0040] The fixing structure includes a fixing claw 5; a clamp mounting plate 501 is provided on both sides of the sling frame 3; a clamp bracket 502 is provided on one side of the clamp mounting plate 501; a clamp cylinder 503 is provided on the top of the clamp mounting plate 501; the clamp cylinder 503 includes a second piston rod 504; the end of the fixing claw 5 is hinged to the second piston rod 504; the bottom of the fixing claw 5 is hinged to the clamp bracket 502.

[0041] The sling frame 3 is a square frame and is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket 4; the clamp mounting plate 501 is a square plate and is fixedly connected to both sides of the sling frame 3; the clamp cylinder 503 is installed on the clamp mounting plate 501; one side of the clamp mounting plate 501 is fixedly connected to the clamp bracket 502; the fixing claw 5 is hinged to the clamp bracket 502 and the second piston rod 504 respectively; the clamp cylinder 503 controls the second piston rod 504 to perform telescopic operations, and the second piston rod 504 pushes and pulls the end of the fixing claw 5, thereby realizing the fixing and loosening operation of the fixing claw 5 on the engine cover.

[0042] A vacuum suction cup 6 is provided at the bottom of the sling frame 3 ; a suction cup support rod 601 is provided on one side of the vacuum suction cup 6 .

[0043] The vacuum suction cup 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sling frame 3 and can suck the surface of the engine cover to achieve fixing operation; the suction cup support rod 601 is supported on the profile of the suction cup support rod 601 to ensure the stable installation of the engine cover; the sling frame 3 is provided with 6 groups of vacuum suction cups 6 and suction cup support rods 601.

[0044] The spreader frame 3 is provided with a positioning block 7 ; the positioning block 7 is provided on the bottom surface of the spreader frame 3 .

[0045] The positioning block 7 is made of square nylon NC material; the positioning block 7 is inserted into the positioning hole of the engine cover, which can realize the positioning operation of the engine cover on the hanger frame 3 and avoid scratching the surface of the engine cover.

[0046] An air control box 8 and a control handle 801 are respectively provided on the boom 1; the air control box 8 is respectively connected to the control handle 801, the electric hoist, the turning cylinder 402, the clamp cylinder 503 and the vacuum suction cup 6.

[0047] A control module is provided in the air control box 8; the control module can be a PLC controller or a single-chip microcomputer; the control handle 801 sends a control signal to the air control box 8, and the air control box 8 controls the electric hoist, the turning cylinder 402, the clamp cylinder 503 and the vacuum suction cup 6 respectively to realize the grabbing and lifting operations.

[0048] A lifting lug 201 is provided on the top of the connecting rod 2, and the lifting lug 201 is connected to the electric hoist.

[0049] The connecting rod 2 and the lifting rod 1 are arranged crosswise; the lifting lug 201 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 2, and the hook of the electric hoist is connected to the lifting lug 201, so that the lifting operation of the device and the engine cover can be realized.

[0050] The specific workflow of this utility model is as follows:

[0051] After the welding of the engine cover is completed, the device is manually moved to the top of the engine cover, and the control handle 801 is used to make the positioning block 7 enter the positioning hole of the engine cover sheet metal; the vacuum suction cup 6 is ventilated and adsorbed to the surface of the engine cover; the fixing claw 5 is controlled to clamp the engine cover; the electric hoist is started to control the device to rise, and the engine cover is lifted in a horizontal lifting posture;

[0052] After the engine cover is lifted to a certain height, it is flipped from a horizontal hoisting posture to a vertical posture, and at the same time, it is transferred to the equipment position through the electric hoist track;

[0053] After the engine cover is transferred to the position above the equipment, control the engine cover to descend, place the engine cover in the equipment slot, and manually lower the equipment lever to prevent parts from falling;

[0054] Control the fixed claw 5 to relax; the vacuum suction cup 6 is disconnected from the air source and separated from the surface of the engine cover;

[0055] The spreader frame 3 is rotated from the upright lifting posture to the horizontal lifting posture, and the spreader is manually moved to the original position.

[0056] The above description of the present invention is provided as an example, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described method. Any non-substantial improvements made using the method concepts and technical solutions of the present invention, or any application of the above-described concepts and technical solutions of the present invention to other situations without modification, are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A car hood hanger, characterized by: The invention comprises a suspension rod (1); a connecting rod (2) is provided at one end of the suspension rod (1); a sling frame (3) is provided at the other end of the suspension rod (1); the connecting rod (2) is connected to an electric hoist; a fixing structure is provided on the sling frame (3); and the fixing structure is connected to an engine cover plate.

2. The automobile hood hanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating bracket (4) is provided at the end of the boom (1); a fixing plate (401) is provided on the boom (1); the fixing plate (401) is connected to a turning cylinder (402); and the turning cylinder (402) is connected to the rotating bracket (4).

3. The automobile engine hood hanger according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating bracket (4) is hinged to the suspension rod (1); a bending rod (403) is provided on the rotating bracket (4); the tilting cylinder (402) includes a first piston rod (404); the first piston rod (404) is hinged to the bending rod (403); and the end of the tilting cylinder (402) away from the first piston rod (404) is hinged to the fixed plate (401).

4. An automobile engine hood hanger according to any one of claims 2-3, characterized in that: The fixing structure includes a fixing claw (5); a clamp mounting plate (501) is provided on both sides of the hanger frame (3); a clamp bracket (502) is provided on one side of the clamp mounting plate (501); a clamp cylinder (503) is provided on the top of the clamp mounting plate (501); the clamp cylinder (503) includes a second piston rod (504); the end of the fixing claw (5) is hinged to the second piston rod (504); and the bottom of the fixing claw (5) is hinged to the clamp bracket (502).

5. The automobile hood hanger according to claim 4, characterized in that: A vacuum suction cup (6) is provided at the bottom of the sling frame (3); a suction cup support rod (601) is provided on one side of the vacuum suction cup (6).

6. The automobile engine hood hanger according to claim 5, characterized in that: A positioning block (7) is provided on the sling frame (3); the positioning block (7) is arranged on the bottom surface of the sling frame (3).

7. The automobile engine hood hanger according to any one of claims 5-6, characterized in that: An air control box (8) and a control handle (801) are respectively provided on the boom (1); the air control box (8) is respectively connected to the control handle (801), the electric hoist, the turning cylinder (402), the clamp cylinder (503) and the vacuum suction cup (6).

8. The automobile engine hood hanger according to claim 7, characterized in that: A lifting lug (201) is provided on the top of the connecting rod (2), and the lifting lug (201) is connected to the electric hoist.

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