Automobile steering knuckle arm seat machining clamp

By designing a multi-angle adjustable fixture structure, the problems of the existing fixture being inflexible in clamping workpieces of different shapes and inconvenient in angle adjustment are solved, and efficient fixation and flexible adjustment of the steering knuckle arm seat are achieved, thereby improving processing efficiency and precision.

CN223326242UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12SHANDONG MINGHE AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422809212.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-18
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-18

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Technical Problem

Existing machining fixtures have poor flexibility in clamping workpieces of different shapes and are not convenient for angle adjustment, which affects their ease of use and flexibility.

Method used

A clamp structure including a top plate, a base, a driving device, a supporting device, a guide and a cylinder was designed. The clamping block was driven to move and rotate by the cylinder and the motor to achieve multi-angle fixation and flexible adjustment of the steering knuckle arm seat.

Benefits of technology

The clamping and fixing convenience and angle adjustment convenience of steering knuckle arm seats of different shapes and models are improved, and the flexibility and convenience of the clamp are enhanced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machining clamps, in particular to an automobile steering knuckle arm seat machining clamp which improves clamping and fixing convenience of steering knuckle arm seats of different shapes and models, improves convenience of angle inclination adjustment of the steering knuckle arm seats and improves use flexibility and convenience. Comprising a top plate and a base, the base is provided with the driving device, the driving device is used for driving the top plate to rotate and swing, the two sets of guiding pieces are installed on the supporting device, and the supporting device is used for driving the two sets of guiding pieces to move and adjust; wherein every two sets of clamping blocks are slidably installed on one set of guiding pieces respectively, the four sets of first air cylinders are installed on the outer side walls of the two sets of guiding pieces respectively, and the moving ends of the four sets of first air cylinders are connected with the outer side walls of the four sets of clamping blocks respectively.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of processing fixtures, in particular to a processing fixture for an automobile steering knuckle arm seat. Background Art

[0002] The automobile steering knuckle arm seat is a key component in the automobile steering system. Its quality and processing accuracy directly affect the vehicle's handling stability and safety. Therefore, during the processing, special fixtures are required to ensure processing accuracy and efficiency.

[0003] Currently, among the existing processing fixtures, such as the patent with authorization announcement number CN220362287U, the utility model discloses a fast and convenient tooling fixture for a machining center, which specifically relates to the field of workpiece cutting processing technology, including a base plate, a cylinder, a processing table is provided in the middle position of the upper surface of the base plate, an infrared sensing device is provided on the rear side of the processing table, and fixed plates are provided on the surface of the base plate on the left and right sides of the processing table, and cylinders are fixedly installed on the upper part of the two fixed plates, and the two cylinders are provided with a sliding rod driven by the cylinder on the side close to the processing table.

[0004] However, during use, it was found that the clamp had poor flexibility in clamping workpieces of different shapes, and it was inconvenient to adjust the angle of the workpiece after it was clamped, which increased the limitations of its use and reduced its convenience. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an automobile steering knuckle arm seat processing fixture that improves the convenience of clamping and fixing steering knuckle arm seats of different shapes and models, improves the convenience of adjusting the angle and tilt of the steering knuckle arm seat, and improves the flexibility and convenience of use.

[0006] The utility model discloses a processing fixture for a steering knuckle arm seat of an automobile, comprising a top plate and a base, wherein the top plate is rotatably mounted on the upper part of the outer side wall of the base; the utility model also comprises a driving device, a supporting device, two groups of guide members, four groups of clamping blocks and four groups of first cylinders; the driving device is provided on the base, the driving device is used to drive the top plate to rotate and swing, the two groups of guide members are respectively mounted on the supporting device, and the supporting device is used to drive the two groups of guide members to move and adjust respectively, wherein each two groups of clamping blocks are respectively slidably mounted on one group of guide members, the four groups of first cylinders are respectively mounted on the outer side walls of the two groups of guide members, and the moving ends of the four groups of first cylinders are respectively connected to the outer side walls of the four groups of clamping blocks; the steering knuckle arm seat to be clamped is placed on the two groups of guide members, and the four groups of first cylinders are respectively mounted on the outer side walls of the two groups of guide members. The two groups of first cylinders on the right side drive the two groups of clamping blocks on the right side to move closer to each other, so that the two groups of clamping blocks on the right side clamp and fix the right part of the steering knuckle arm seat, and then the right guide is driven to move left and right for adjustment through the support device, so that the steering knuckle arm seat moves left and right. The guide on the left side is driven to move back and forth and rotate horizontally through the support device, so that the two groups of clamping blocks on the left side clamp and fix the left part of the steering knuckle arm seat, thereby improving the convenience of the fixture in clamping and fixing steering knuckle arm seats of different shapes and models. The top plate is driven to rotate and swing for adjustment through the driving device, thereby improving the convenience of adjusting the angle and tilt of the steering knuckle arm seat, and improving the flexibility and convenience of the fixture.

[0007] Preferably, the supporting device includes a moving device, a power device, a slider, a rotating shaft, a worm gear, a worm and a first motor, the moving device is installed on the top of the top plate, the moving device is used to drive the right guide member to move left and right, a guide slot is provided on the top plate, the slider is installed on the guide slot for sliding back and forth through the power device, the rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the slider, the top end of the rotating shaft is connected to the bottom end of the left guide member, the worm gear is installed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft, the worm is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the slider, the worm and the worm gear are meshed with the worm gear, the first motor is installed on the outer wall of the slider, and the output end of the first motor is connected to the worm; the slider is driven back and forth by the power device, so that the slider drives the left guide member to move forward and backward, and the worm is driven to rotate by the first motor, so that the worm drives the rotating shaft to rotate through meshing with the worm gear, so that the rotating shaft drives the guide member to rotate horizontally for adjustment, thereby improving the convenience of the clamp for clamping and fixing steering knuckle arm seats of different shapes and reducing usage limitations.

[0008] Preferably, the moving device includes a base, a second cylinder and multiple groups of guide columns, the base is installed on the top of the top plate, the fixed end of the second cylinder is installed on the outer wall of the base, the moving end of the second cylinder is connected to the outer wall of the right guide member, the multiple groups of guide columns are all slidably installed on the base, and the ends of the multiple groups of guide columns are all connected to the outer wall of the right guide member; by controlling the telescopic length of the moving end of the second cylinder, the second cylinder drives the right guide member to move left and right for adjustment, and by setting multiple groups of guide columns, the moving stability of the right guide member is improved, and the firmness of the clamp holding the steering knuckle arm seat is improved.

[0009] Preferably, the power device includes a screw and a second motor, the screw is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the top plate, the slider is screwed on the screw, the second motor is mounted on the outer wall of the top plate, and the output end of the second motor is connected to the screw; the screw is driven to rotate by the second motor, so that the screw drives the slider to move back and forth for adjustment.

[0010] Preferably, the driving device includes a third motor and an electromagnetic brake, which are respectively installed on the outer side walls of the base, and the third motor and the electromagnetic brake are respectively concentrically connected to the top plate; the top plate is driven to rotate by the third motor, thereby improving the convenience of the top plate driving the steering knuckle arm seat to tilt the angle, and the electromagnetic brake brakes the rotation of the top plate to improve the stability of the clamp.

[0011] Preferably, four groups of anti-skid pads are further included, and the four groups of anti-skid pads are respectively arranged on the outer side walls of the four groups of clamping blocks; by arranging the anti-skid pads, the anti-skid effect of the clamping blocks on the steering knuckle arm seat is improved.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes an inclination sensor, which is installed on the outer side wall of the top plate. By providing the inclination sensor, the convenience of detecting the inclination angle of the top plate is improved, and the processing accuracy of the steering knuckle arm seat is improved.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the steering knuckle arm seat to be clamped is placed between the two groups of guide members, and the two groups of first cylinders on the right side drive the two groups of clamping blocks on the right side to move closer to each other, so that the two groups of clamping blocks on the right side clamp and fix the right part of the steering knuckle arm seat, and then the right side guide member is driven to move left and right for adjustment through the support device, so that the steering knuckle arm seat moves left and right, and the left side guide member is driven to move back and forth and rotate horizontally through the support device, so that the two groups of clamping blocks on the left side clamp and fix the left part of the steering knuckle arm seat, thereby improving the convenience of the clamp in clamping and fixing steering knuckle arm seats of different shapes and models, and driving the top plate to rotate and swing for adjustment through the driving device, thereby improving the convenience of adjusting the angle and tilt of the steering knuckle arm seat, and improving the flexibility and convenience of the clamp. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is an axonometric structural diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric partial structure of the connection between the rotating shaft and the worm gear;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partial axonometric structure of the connection between the lead screw and the second motor;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the connection between the base and the second cylinder;

[0018] Figure 5It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric local structure of the connection between the guide and the clamping block.

[0019] Markings in the accompanying drawings: 1. Top plate; 2. Base; 3. Guide member; 4. Clamping block; 5. First cylinder; 6. Slider; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. Worm gear; 9. Worm; 10. First motor; 11. Base; 12. Second cylinder; 13. Guide column; 14. Screw; 15. Second motor; 16. Third motor; 17. Electromagnetic brake; 18. Anti-slip pad; 19. Inclination sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the present invention.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the utility model is a kind of automobile steering knuckle arm seat processing fixture, including a top plate 1 and a base 2, the top plate 1 is rotatably mounted on the upper part of the outer side wall of the base 2; it also includes a driving device, a supporting device, two groups of guide members 3, four groups of clamping blocks 4 and four groups of first cylinders 5, the base 2 is provided with a driving device, the driving device is used to drive the top plate 1 to rotate and swing, the two groups of guide members 3 are respectively mounted on the supporting device, and the supporting device is used to drive the two groups of guide members 3 to move and adjust respectively, wherein every two groups of clamping blocks 4 are respectively slidably mounted on one group of guide members 3, the four groups of first cylinders 5 are respectively mounted on the outer side walls of the two groups of guide members 3, and the moving ends of the four groups of first cylinders 5 are respectively connected to the outer side walls of the four groups of clamping blocks 4;

[0023] like Figure 2 As shown, the supporting device includes a moving device, a power device, a slider 6, a rotating shaft 7, a worm gear 8, a worm 9 and a first motor 10. The moving device is installed on the top of the top plate 1. The moving device is used to drive the right guide member 3 to move left and right. A guide groove is provided on the top plate 1. The slider 6 is installed on the guide groove for sliding back and forth through the power device. The rotating shaft 7 is rotatably installed on the slider 6. The top of the rotating shaft 7 is connected to the bottom end of the left guide member 3. The worm gear 8 is installed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 7. The worm 9 is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the slider 6. The worm 9 is engaged with the worm gear 8. The first motor 10 is installed on the outer wall of the slider 6. The output end of the first motor 10 is connected to the worm 9.

[0024] In this embodiment, the steering knuckle arm seat to be clamped is placed between the two groups of guide members 3, and the two groups of first cylinders 5 on the right side drive the two groups of clamping blocks 4 on the right side to move closer to each other, so that the two groups of clamping blocks 4 on the right side clamp and fix the right part of the steering knuckle arm seat, and then the guide member 3 on the right side is driven to move left and right for adjustment through the support device, so that the steering knuckle arm seat moves left and right, and the guide member 3 on the left side is driven to move back and forth and rotate horizontally through the support device, so that the two groups of clamping blocks 4 on the left side clamp and fix the left part of the steering knuckle arm seat, thereby improving the convenience of the clamp in clamping and fixing steering knuckle arm seats of different shapes and models, and driving the top plate 1 to rotate and swing for adjustment through the driving device, thereby improving the convenience of adjusting the angle of the steering knuckle arm seat, and improving the flexibility and convenience of the clamp.

[0025] Example 2

[0026] On the basis of Example 1, Figure 1 As shown, the present invention is a fixture for machining an automobile steering knuckle arm seat, wherein the moving device includes a base 11, a second cylinder 12, and multiple groups of guide columns 13. The base 11 is mounted on the top of the top plate 1, the fixed end of the second cylinder 12 is mounted on the outer wall of the base 11, the movable end of the second cylinder 12 is connected to the outer wall of the right guide member 3, the multiple groups of guide columns 13 are all slidably mounted on the base 11, and the ends of the multiple groups of guide columns 13 are all connected to the outer wall of the right guide member 3;

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the power device includes a screw 14 and a second motor 15. The screw 14 is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the top plate 1. The slider 6 is screwed on the screw 14. The second motor 15 is mounted on the outer wall of the top plate 1. The output end of the second motor 15 is connected to the screw 14.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the driving device includes a third motor 16 and an electromagnetic brake 17, which are respectively mounted on the outer side wall of the base 2, and the third motor 16 and the electromagnetic brake 17 are respectively concentrically connected to the top plate 1;

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, four sets of anti-slip pads 18 are also included, and the four sets of anti-slip pads 18 are respectively arranged on the outer side walls of the four sets of clamping blocks 4;

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a tilt sensor 19, which is installed on the outer side wall of the top plate 1;

[0031] In this embodiment, the slider 6 is driven to move forward and backward by a power device, so that the slider 6 drives the left guide member 3 to move forward and backward, and the worm 9 is driven to rotate by the first motor 10, so that the worm 9 drives the rotating shaft 7 to rotate through engagement with the worm wheel 8, so that the rotating shaft 7 drives the guide member 3 to rotate horizontally for adjustment, thereby improving the convenience of the clamp in clamping and fixing steering knuckle arm seats of different shapes and reducing usage limitations. By controlling the telescopic length of the moving end of the second cylinder 12, the second cylinder 12 drives the right guide member 3 to move left and right for adjustment. By setting multiple groups of guide columns 13, the movement stability of the right guide member 3 is improved, and the clamping firmness of the steering knuckle arm seat is improved.

[0032] The utility model provides a processing fixture for a steering knuckle arm seat of an automobile. When working, the steering knuckle arm seat to be clamped is placed between two groups of guide members 3. The two groups of first cylinders 5 on the right side drive the two groups of clamping blocks 4 on the right side to move closer to each other, so that the two groups of clamping blocks 4 on the right side clamp and fix the right part of the steering knuckle arm seat. Then, the right side guide member 3 is driven to move left and right for adjustment through the supporting device, so that the steering knuckle arm seat moves left and right. The left side guide member 3 is driven to move back and forth and rotate horizontally through the supporting device, so that the two groups of clamping blocks 4 on the left side clamp and fix the left part of the steering knuckle arm seat.

[0033] The first cylinder 5, the first motor 10, the second cylinder 12, the second motor 15, the third motor 16, the electromagnetic brake 17 and the inclination sensor 19 of the automobile steering knuckle arm seat processing fixture of the utility model are purchased on the market. The technicians in this industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual, without the need for creative work by the technicians in this field.

[0034] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fixture for machining an automobile steering knuckle arm seat, comprising a top plate (1) and a base (2), wherein the top plate (1) is rotatably mounted on the upper portion of the outer side wall of the base (2); characterized in that: The invention also includes a driving device, a supporting device, two groups of guide members (3), four groups of clamping blocks (4) and four groups of first cylinders (5). The driving device is provided on the base (2). The driving device is used to drive the top plate (1) to rotate and swing. The two groups of guide members (3) are respectively installed on the supporting device. The supporting device is used to drive the two groups of guide members (3) to move and adjust respectively. Each two groups of clamping blocks (4) are respectively slidably installed on one group of guide members (3). The four groups of first cylinders (5) are respectively installed on the outer side walls of the two groups of guide members (3). The moving ends of the four groups of first cylinders (5) are respectively connected to the outer side walls of the four groups of clamping blocks (4).

2. The automobile steering knuckle arm seat processing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting device comprises a moving device, a power device, a slider (6), a rotating shaft (7), a worm wheel (8), a worm (9) and a first motor (10). The moving device is mounted on the top of the top plate (1). The moving device is used to drive the right guide member (3) to move left and right. A guide groove is provided on the top plate (1). The slider (6) is mounted on the guide groove for sliding back and forth through the power device. The rotating shaft (7) is rotatably mounted on the slider (6). The top end of the rotating shaft (7) is connected to the bottom end of the left guide member (3). The worm wheel (8) is mounted on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (7). The worm (9) is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the slider (6). The worm (9) is meshed with the worm wheel (8). The first motor (10) is mounted on the outer wall of the slider (6). The output end of the first motor (10) is connected to the worm (9).

3. The automobile steering knuckle arm seat processing fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving device comprises a base (11), a second cylinder (12) and a plurality of guide columns (13); the base (11) is mounted on the top of the top plate (1); the fixed end of the second cylinder (12) is mounted on the outer wall of the base (11); the movable end of the second cylinder (12) is connected to the outer wall of the right guide member (3); the plurality of guide columns (13) are all slidably mounted on the base (11); and the ends of the plurality of guide columns (13) are all connected to the outer wall of the right guide member (3).

4. The automobile steering knuckle arm seat processing fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power device comprises a lead screw (14) and a second motor (15), wherein the lead screw (14) is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the top plate (1), the slider (6) is threadedly mounted on the lead screw (14), the second motor (15) is mounted on the outer wall of the top plate (1), and the output end of the second motor (15) is connected to the lead screw (14).

5. The automobile steering knuckle arm seat processing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device comprises a third motor (16) and an electromagnetic brake (17), the third motor (16) and the electromagnetic brake (17) are respectively mounted on the outer side wall of the base (2), and the third motor (16) and the electromagnetic brake (17) are respectively concentrically connected to the top plate (1).

6. The automobile steering knuckle arm seat processing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes four groups of anti-skid pads (18), which are respectively arranged on the outer side walls of the four groups of clamping blocks (4).

7. The automobile steering knuckle arm seat processing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an inclination sensor (19), which is installed on the outer side wall of the top plate (1).

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