CVT torque converter shell clamp structure

By designing a fixture structure suitable for the base plate and quick-change module of the CVT torque converter housing, the problem of low efficiency of the existing fixture when switching between products of different specifications is solved, rapid replacement and compatible integration of air and oil circuits are achieved, thereby improving production efficiency and detection effects.

CN223354051UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19WUHU WANLIYANG TRANSMISSION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422649630.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The existing CVT torque converter housing fixture has problems such as long switching cycle when switching between products of different specifications, complex lifting tools, insufficient lifting space, and long debugging cycle.

Method used

A fixture structure including a base plate and a quick-change module is designed. The base plate is provided with a mounting groove and a connection structure. The quick-change module is connected to the base plate through a positioning pin hole. A support seat and an oil cylinder are provided on the module base plate. The support seat is provided with a pressure head and an air tightness detection probe. The base plate is provided with air supply holes and oil supply holes to realize the rapid replacement of the quick-change module and the compatible integration of the air and oil circuits.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid replacement of products of different specifications, improves production efficiency, simplifies the fixture replacement process, and ensures the normal operation of clamping and air tightness testing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clamps, in particular to a CVT torque converter shell clamp structure which comprises a bottom plate (1) and a quick-change module (2). A mounting groove (101) is formed in the bottom plate (1); a connecting structure is arranged in the mounting groove (101); the connecting structure is connected with the quick-change module (2); the connecting structure can realize quick and accurate positioning and stable connection of the quick-change module on the bottom plate; the device is provided with a quick-change module comprising clamps of different structures; replacement can be quickly carried out on the bottom plate according to the product specification; the bottom plate is detachably connected with the quick-change module, quick switching can be achieved according to different products, the whole clamp does not need to be frequently switched, and the production efficiency is effectively improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clamps, and in particular to a CVT torque converter housing clamp structure. Background Art

[0002] During the production of CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) torque converter housings, fixtures are required for clamping and processing. When switching between products of different specifications, fixtures need to be frequently switched, resulting in long switching cycles, complex lifting tools, insufficient lifting space, and long debugging cycles.

[0003] After searching, the applicant found that the Chinese patent document with publication number 108115405A disclosed a torque converter housing assembly method, a stator shaft clamp and a torque converter housing assembly device on June 5, 2018. The stator shaft clamp includes a main body, and a support column is provided on the upper surface of the main body. The support column is used to plug in the stator shaft, and the diameter of the support column is larger than the inner diameter of the input shaft copper sleeve; the stator shaft clamp includes an induction switch and an indicating device. The induction switch is connected to the indicating device. The induction switch is used to detect the position of the stator shaft relative to the clamp. The position includes a first position and a second position, and the first position is lower than the second position, so that when the stator shaft is in the first position, the induction switch sends a first signal to the indicating device, and the control indicating device sends an unqualified indication signal; when the stator shaft is in the second position, the induction switch sends a second signal to the indicating device, and the control indicating device sends a qualified signal; this device also cannot solve the above technical problems.

[0004] Therefore, in order to improve or solve at least one of the above problems, it is necessary to provide a CVT torque converter housing clamp structure that can adapt to products of different specifications. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a CVT torque converter housing clamp structure that can adapt to products of different specifications.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a CVT torque converter housing clamp structure, including a base plate and a quick-change module; a mounting groove on the base plate; a connecting structure is provided in the mounting groove; and the connecting structure is connected to the quick-change module.

[0007] A positioning pin hole is provided at the bottom of the quick-change module; the connecting structure includes a positioning pin; the positioning pin is provided in the mounting groove; and the positioning pin is connected to the positioning pin hole.

[0008] The quick-change module includes a module base plate; the module base plate is clamped in the mounting slot; and the positioning pin hole is provided at the bottom of the module base plate.

[0009] A support base is provided on the module bottom plate; an oil cylinder is provided on the support base; the oil cylinder includes a piston rod; the piston rod is connected to a pressure head; an airtightness detection probe is provided on one side of the pressure head.

[0010] An air groove and an oil groove are provided in the module base plate and the support seat; an air supply hole and an oil supply hole are provided on the base plate; one end of the air groove is connected to the air tightness detection probe; the other end of the air groove is connected to the air supply hole; one end of the oil groove is connected to the oil cylinder; the other end of the oil groove is connected to the oil supply hole.

[0011] The mounting slots include a first mounting slot, a second mounting slot and a third mounting slot; the first mounting slot is arranged on one side of the base plate; the second mounting slot and the third mounting slot are both arranged on the other side of the base plate.

[0012] The quick-change module includes a first quick-change module; the first quick-change module includes a first module base plate; a first support seat and a second support seat are respectively provided on the first module base plate; a first oil cylinder is provided on the first support seat; a first airtightness detection probe is provided on the second support seat; a first handle and a support plate are respectively provided on the first module base plate.

[0013] The quick-change module includes a second quick-change module; the second quick-change module includes a second module base plate; a third support seat is provided on the second module base plate; a second oil cylinder, a second airtightness detection probe, a positioning column and a second handle are respectively provided on the top of the third support seat.

[0014] The quick-change module includes a third quick-change module; the third quick-change module includes a third module base plate; a fourth support seat is provided on the third module base plate; a third oil cylinder and a third airtightness detection probe are respectively provided on the fourth support seat; and third handles are respectively provided on both sides of the fourth support seat.

[0015] A fourth handle is provided on the bottom plate.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0017] 1. The base plate of the present application is provided with multiple installation slots; the installation slots are provided with positioning pins; the bottom of the quick-change module is provided with positioning pin holes; the module base plate of the quick-change module is installed in the installation slots, and the positioning pins are inserted into the positioning pin holes. The quick-change module is then tightened to the base plate by bolts to achieve the installation of the quick-change module; different specifications of CVT torque converter housing products have different corresponding clamping positions, so different structures of clamps are required; the present device is provided with a quick-change module including clamps of different structures; it can be quickly replaced on the base plate according to product specifications; the base plate of the present application and the quick-change module are detachably connected, and can be quickly switched according to different products without the need to frequently switch the overall clamp, which effectively improves production efficiency.

[0018] 2. A plurality of air supply holes and oil supply holes are reserved on the base plate of the present application; sealing gaskets are installed at the air groove and oil groove at the bottom of the quick-change module, and then the quick-change module is pressed on the base plate to realize that the base plate supplies oil and air to the oil cylinder and air tightness detection probe of the quick-change module, which can ensure that the quick-change module can normally perform clamping and air tightness detection operations; the main structure of the fixture base plate of the present application remains unchanged, and the quick-change module integrates the oil circuit and the air circuit of the fixture compatibly, so as to realize matching different quick-change modules under the framework of one base plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The specific embodiments of the present invention are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the CVT torque converter housing fixture structure.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the quick-change module of the CVT torque converter housing fixture structure.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the base plate of the CVT torque converter housing fixture structure.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first quick-change module of the CVT torque converter housing clamp structure.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second quick-change module of the CVT torque converter housing clamp structure.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the third quick-change module of the CVT torque converter housing fixture structure.

[0026] The marks in the above figure are:

[0027] The following are marked in the figure:

[0028] 1. Bottom plate, 101. Mounting slot, 102. Positioning pin, 103. Air supply hole, 104. Oil supply hole, 105. Fourth handle,

[0029] 2. Quick change module, 201, positioning pin hole,

[0030] 3. Module base plate,

[0031] 4. Support seat, 401. Oil cylinder, 402. Piston rod, 403. Pressure head, 404. Air tightness detection probe,

[0032] 5. Air tank, 501. Oil tank,

[0033] 6. First installation slot, 601. Second installation slot, 602. Third installation slot,

[0034] 7. First quick-change module, 701. First module base plate, 702. First support base, 703. Second support base, 704. First oil cylinder, 705. First airtightness detection probe, 706. First handle, 707. Support plate,

[0035] 8. Second quick-change module, 801. Second module base plate, 802. Second oil cylinder, 803. Second airtightness detection probe, 804. Positioning column, 805. Second handle, 806. Third support seat,

[0036] 9. Third quick-change module, 901. Third module base plate, 902. Fourth support seat, 903. Third oil cylinder, 904. Third airtightness detection probe, 905. Third handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] 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.

[0038] Figure 1 The CVT torque converter housing fixture structure shown includes a base plate 1 and a quick-change module 2; a mounting groove 101 is provided on the base plate 1; a connecting structure is provided in the mounting groove 101; and the connecting structure is connected to the quick-change module 2.

[0039] The connection structure can realize the rapid and accurate positioning and stable connection of the quick-change module 2 on the base plate 1; the device is provided with a quick-change module 2 including clamps of different structures; it can be quickly replaced on the base plate 1 according to the product specifications; the base plate 1 and the quick-change module 2 of the present application are detachably connected and can be quickly switched according to different products without the need for frequent switching of the overall clamp, which effectively improves production efficiency.

[0040] A positioning pin hole 201 is provided at the bottom of the quick-change module 2 ; the connection structure includes a positioning pin 102 ; the positioning pin 102 is provided in the mounting groove 101 ; and the positioning pin 102 is connected to the positioning pin hole 201 .

[0041] Two positioning pin holes 201 are provided at the bottom of the quick-change module 2; two positioning pins 102 are provided in the installation groove 101; when the bottom of the quick-change module 2 is installed in the installation groove 101, the positioning pins 102 are inserted into the positioning pin holes 201, which can realize the quick-change module 2 to be quickly and accurately positioned and installed on the base plate 1.

[0042] The quick-change module 2 includes a module base plate 3 ; the module base plate 3 is snapped into the mounting slot 101 ; and a positioning pin hole 201 is provided at the bottom of the module base plate 3 .

[0043] The module base plate 3 matches the shape of the mounting groove 101; a plurality of bolts are connected to the module base plate 3; after the positioning pin 102 is inserted into the positioning pin hole 201 to complete the positioning, the bolts are connected to the base plate 1, so that the quick-change module 2 can be stably fixed on the base plate 1.

[0044] A support base 4 is provided on the module base plate 3 ; an oil cylinder 401 is provided on the support base 4 ; the oil cylinder 401 includes a piston rod 402 ; the piston rod 402 is connected to a pressure head 403 ; an airtightness detection probe 404 is provided on one side of the pressure head 403 .

[0045] The support base 4 and the module base plate 3 are an integrated structure; the support base 4 is arranged on the top of the module base plate 3; the cylinder 401 is installed on the top of the support base 4; the cylinder 401 drives the piston rod 402 to perform telescopic movement, thereby driving the pressure head 403 to move in the vertical direction, thereby realizing the clamping and loosening operation of the CVT torque converter housing; when the pressure head 403 presses the CVT torque converter housing, the air hole of the airtightness detection probe 404 is pressed against the surface of the CVT torque converter housing, thereby being able to detect whether the CVT torque converter housing is clamped in place by checking the airtightness of the connection.

[0046] An air groove 5 and an oil groove 501 are provided in the module base plate 3 and the support seat 4; an air supply hole 103 and an oil supply hole 104 are provided on the base plate 1; one end of the air groove 5 is connected to the air tightness detection probe 404; the other end of the air groove 5 is connected to the air supply hole 103; one end of the oil groove 501 is connected to the oil cylinder 401; the other end of the oil groove 501 is connected to the oil supply hole 104.

[0047] A plurality of air supply holes 103 and oil supply holes 104 are reserved on the base plate 1; sealing gaskets are installed at the air groove 5 and the oil groove 501 at the bottom of the module base plate 3, and then the quick-change module 2 is pressed on the base plate 1 to realize that the base plate 1 supplies oil and air to the oil cylinder 401 and the air tightness detection probe 404 of the quick-change module 2, which can ensure that the quick-change module 2 can normally perform clamping and air tightness detection operations; the main structure of the base plate 1 remains unchanged, and the quick-change module 2 integrates the oil circuit and the air circuit compatibly, so that different quick-change modules 2 can be matched under the framework of one base plate 1.

[0048] The mounting groove 101 includes a first mounting groove 6 , a second mounting groove 601 and a third mounting groove 602 ; the first mounting groove 6 is provided on one side of the base plate 1 ; the second mounting groove 601 and the third mounting groove 602 are both provided on the other side of the base plate 1 .

[0049] The base plate 1 is respectively provided with a first mounting slot 6, a second mounting slot 601 and a third mounting slot 602; three quick-change modules 2 can be installed at the same time; the first mounting slot 6 is provided on one side of the base plate 1; the second mounting slot 601 and the third mounting slot 602 are provided on the same side of the base plate 1, and are respectively provided at both ends of the base plate 1; different mounting slots 101 are selected and installed according to the product structure of different specifications to achieve stable fixation of the product.

[0050] The quick-change module 2 includes a first quick-change module 7; the first quick-change module 7 includes a first module base plate 701; a first support seat 702 and a second support seat 703 are respectively provided on the first module base plate 701; a first oil cylinder 704 is provided on the first support seat 702; a first airtightness detection probe 705 is provided on the second support seat 703; a first handle 706 and a support plate 707 are respectively provided on the first module base plate 701.

[0051] The first module base plate 701 is respectively provided with a first support seat 702 and a second support seat 703; the first oil cylinder 704 is installed on the first support seat 702; the first airtightness detection probe 705 is installed on the second support seat 703; the first handle 706 can facilitate the staff to lift and transfer the first quick-change module 7; the support plate 707 can provide stable support for the CVT torque converter housing.

[0052] The quick-change module 2 includes a second quick-change module 8; the second quick-change module 8 includes a second module base plate 801; a third support seat 806 is provided on the second module base plate 801; the top of the third support seat 806 is respectively provided with a second oil cylinder 802, a second airtightness detection probe 803, a positioning column 804 and a second handle 805.

[0053] The top of the third support seat 806 is fixedly connected to the second oil cylinder 802 and the second air tightness detection probe 803; a positioning column 804 is provided on one side of the second oil cylinder 802; the positioning column 804 is tightly pressed against the CVT torque converter housing to achieve the positioning of the CVT torque converter housing; the second handle 805 can facilitate the staff to lift and transfer the second quick-change module 8.

[0054] The quick-change module 2 includes a third quick-change module 9; the third quick-change module 9 includes a third module base plate 901; a fourth support seat 902 is provided on the third module base plate 901; a third oil cylinder 903 and a third airtightness detection probe 904 are respectively provided on the fourth support seat 902; and third handles 905 are respectively provided on both sides of the fourth support seat 902.

[0055] Two third handles 905 are fixed on the side walls of the fourth support base 902 ; the third handles 905 can facilitate the staff to lift and transfer the third quick-change module 9 .

[0056] A fourth handle 105 is provided on the base plate 1 .

[0057] Three fourth handles 105 are provided on the base plate 1 ; the fourth handles 105 can facilitate the staff to lift and transfer the base plate 1 .

[0058] The specific workflow of this utility model is as follows:

[0059] Install the module base plate 3 of the quick-change module 2 in the installation groove 101. At this time, the positioning pin 102 is inserted into the positioning pin hole 201. Then, the quick-change module 2 is tightened to the base plate 1 by bolts to achieve the installation of the quick-change module 2. Different specifications of CVT torque converter housing products have different corresponding clamping positions, so different structures of clamps are required. This device is provided with a quick-change module 2 including clamps of different structures. It can be quickly replaced on the base plate 1 according to the product specifications.

[0060] 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 CVT torque converter housing fixture structure, characterized by: It comprises a base plate (1) and a quick-change module (2); a mounting groove (101) is provided on the base plate (1); a connecting structure is provided in the mounting groove (101); and the connecting structure is connected to the quick-change module (2).

2. A CVT torque converter housing fixture structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the quick-change module (2) is provided with a positioning pin hole (201); the connection structure comprises a positioning pin (102); the positioning pin (102) is provided in the installation slot (101); and the positioning pin (102) is connected to the positioning pin hole (201).

3. A CVT torque converter housing fixture structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The quick-change module (2) comprises a module base plate (3); the module base plate (3) is clamped in the mounting slot (101); and the positioning pin hole (201) is provided at the bottom of the module base plate (3).

4. A CVT torque converter housing clamp structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support base (4) is provided on the module base plate (3); an oil cylinder (401) is provided on the support base (4); the oil cylinder (401) includes a piston rod (402); the piston rod (402) is connected to a pressure head (403); an airtightness detection probe (404) is provided on one side of the pressure head (403).

5. A CVT torque converter housing clamp structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: An air groove (5) and an oil groove (501) are provided in both the module base plate (3) and the support seat (4); an air supply hole (103) and an oil supply hole (104) are provided on the base plate (1); one end of the air groove (5) is communicated with the airtightness detection probe (404); the other end of the air groove (5) is communicated with the air supply hole (103); one end of the oil groove (501) is communicated with the oil cylinder (401); and the other end of the oil groove (501) is communicated with the oil supply hole (104).

6. A CVT torque converter housing fixture structure according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The mounting groove (101) comprises a first mounting groove (6), a second mounting groove (601) and a third mounting groove (602); the first mounting groove (6) is arranged on one side of the base plate (1); the second mounting groove (601) and the third mounting groove (602) are both arranged on the other side of the base plate (1).

7. A CVT torque converter housing clamp structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The quick-change module (2) comprises a first quick-change module (7); the first quick-change module (7) comprises a first module base plate (701); a first support seat (702) and a second support seat (703) are respectively provided on the first module base plate (701); a first oil cylinder (704) is provided on the first support seat (702); a first airtightness detection probe (705) is provided on the second support seat (703); and a first handle (706) and a support plate (707) are respectively provided on the first module base plate (701).

8. A CVT torque converter housing clamp structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The quick-change module (2) includes a second quick-change module (8); the second quick-change module (8) includes a second module base plate (801); a third support seat (806) is provided on the second module base plate (801); a second oil cylinder (802), a second airtightness detection probe (803), a positioning column (804) and a second handle (805) are respectively provided on the top of the third support seat (806).

9. A CVT torque converter housing clamp structure according to any one of claims 7-8, characterized in that: The quick-change module (2) comprises a third quick-change module (9); the third quick-change module (9) comprises a third module base plate (901); a fourth support seat (902) is provided on the third module base plate (901); a third oil cylinder (903) and a third airtightness detection probe (904) are respectively provided on the fourth support seat (902); and third handles (905) are respectively provided on both sides of the fourth support seat (902).

10. A CVT torque converter housing clamp structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: A fourth handle (105) is provided on the base plate (1).

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