Steering knuckle horizontal machining hydraulic tool
By designing a horizontal hydraulic tooling fixture for steering knuckles, and adopting a central positioning mechanism and a multi-angle clamping method driven by hydraulic cylinders, the problem of fixing the steering knuckle housing was solved, the processing and loading/unloading efficiency was improved, and the stability and accuracy of the processing were ensured.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422654415.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing tooling fixtures are difficult to effectively fix the complex-shaped steering knuckle housing, resulting in slow processing speed and low efficiency.
A hydraulic tooling for horizontal machining of steering knuckles was designed, which combines a central positioning mechanism, an air inlet, a main pressure head, a support head, and an angular positioning head. It achieves multi-angle clamping and fixing through hydraulic cylinder drive, ensuring that the steering knuckle housing does not shake during machining.
This achieves stable clamping of the steering knuckle housing, improves processing and loading/unloading efficiency, and ensures the stability and precision of the processing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical processing technology, specifically relating to a hydraulic tooling for horizontal machining of steering knuckle housings. Background Technology
[0002] Steering knuckle housing is an important automotive component. The machining of steering knuckle housing involves multiple procedures, and each procedure requires fixing the steering knuckle housing. Due to the relatively complex shape of the steering knuckle housing, existing tooling fixtures are difficult to fix the steering knuckle housing, resulting in slow machining speed and low machining efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a hydraulic tooling for horizontal machining of steering knuckles. This tooling clamps and fixes the steering knuckle housing at multiple angles and is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder. It is easy to operate, has high loading and unloading efficiency, and can help improve machining efficiency.
[0005] (II) Technical Solution
[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] The hydraulic tooling for horizontal steering knuckle assembly of this utility model includes a base, on which a central positioning mechanism is provided. The cavity of the central positioning mechanism matches the shape of the steering knuckle housing. The central positioning mechanism is used for center positioning of the steering knuckle housing. Several air inlets are provided around the central positioning mechanism. A steering knuckle housing ear fixing mechanism is also provided. The fixing mechanism includes a main pressure head and a corresponding support head. An angular positioning head is also provided on the base corresponding to the steering knuckle ear.
[0008] Preferably, the support head includes a support part and a drive part, wherein the drive part moves up and down to drive the support part to extend and retract left and right.
[0009] Preferably, the support portion is provided with an oblique groove, and the driving portion is provided with an oblique block that cooperates with the groove. The driving portion moves up and down to drive the support portion to extend and retract left and right.
[0010] Preferably, the power for the drive unit comes from the bottom hydraulic cylinder.
[0011] Preferably, the base is also provided with an angled auxiliary support head that matches the shape of the steering knuckle.
[0012] Preferably, the telescopic head of the angular positioning head is obliquely upward and perpendicular to the contact surface of the steering knuckle housing lug.
[0013] Preferably, the auxiliary support head and the angular positioning head are driven by hydraulic cylinders.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0015] The hydraulic tooling for horizontal steering knuckle machining of this utility model includes a base, on which a central positioning mechanism is provided. The cavity of the central positioning mechanism matches the shape of the steering knuckle housing. The central positioning mechanism is used for center positioning of the steering knuckle housing. Several air inlets are provided around the central positioning mechanism. A steering knuckle housing ear fixing mechanism is also provided. The fixing mechanism includes a main pressure head and a corresponding support head. An angular positioning head is also provided on the base corresponding to the steering knuckle ear. The support head includes a support part and a driving part. The driving part moves up and down to drive the support part to extend and retract left and right. The base is also provided with an oblique auxiliary support head that matches the shape of the steering knuckle. The multiple clamping and supporting mechanisms make the clamping and fixing more secure.
[0016] The support part is provided with an oblique groove, and the drive part is provided with an oblique block that cooperates with the groove. The drive part moves up and down to drive the support part to extend and retract left and right, making the clamping more stable and firm.
[0017] The telescopic head of the angular positioning head is obliquely upward and perpendicular to the contact surface of the steering knuckle housing ear, making the steering knuckle housing less prone to shaking during processing. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the steering knuckle housing assembled with a horizontal hydraulic tooling according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hydraulic tooling structure for the horizontally mounted steering knuckle described in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main pressure head;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drive unit structure. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0024] like Figure 1-5The hydraulic tooling for horizontal machining of steering knuckles according to this utility model includes a base 1, on which a center positioning mechanism 2 is provided. The cavity of the center positioning mechanism 2 matches the shape of the steering knuckle housing. The center positioning mechanism 2 is used for center positioning of the steering knuckle housing. Several air ports 21 are provided around the center positioning mechanism. The air ports 21 are used to blow away the debris generated during the machining of the steering knuckle housing and then remove the housing to avoid metal debris falling into the center positioning mechanism 2, which would cause misalignment. The tooling is also provided with a steering knuckle housing ear fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes a main pressure head 3 and a corresponding support head 31. An angular positioning head 4 is also provided on the base 1 corresponding to the steering knuckle ear. The angular positioning head 4 is used to fix the steering knuckle housing to prevent it from tilting.
[0025] The support head 31 includes a support portion 311 and a drive portion 312. The drive portion 312 moves up and down to drive the support portion 311 to extend and retract left and right. Figure 3 The support part 311 is provided with an oblique groove 3111, and the drive part 312 is provided with an oblique block 3121 that cooperates with the groove 3111. The drive part 312 moves up and down to drive the support part 311 to extend and retract left and right.
[0026] The drive unit 312 is powered by the bottom hydraulic cylinder.
[0027] The base 1 is also provided with an oblique auxiliary support head 5 that matches the shape of the steering knuckle housing.
[0028] The telescopic head of the angular positioning head 4 is set obliquely upward, perpendicular to the contact surface of the steering knuckle housing ear.
[0029] The auxiliary support head 5 and the angular positioning head 4 are driven by hydraulic cylinders.
[0030] Working principle:
[0031] Place the steering knuckle housing into the center positioning mechanism 2, such as the lug of the steering knuckle housing. Figure 1 The main pressure head 3 and the corresponding support head 31 are placed between them. Then, the pressure head 3 extends under the drive of the hydraulic cylinder and firmly clamps the ear of the steering knuckle housing. At the same time, the auxiliary support head 5 extends under the drive of the hydraulic cylinder and abuts against the opposite side of the steering knuckle housing. The angular positioning head 4 extends under the drive of the hydraulic cylinder and abuts against the ear of the steering knuckle housing at an angle, thus completing the clamping and fixing of the steering knuckle housing.
Claims
1. A hydraulic tooling for horizontally mounting a steering knuckle, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, The base (1) is provided with a central positioning mechanism (2). The cavity of the central positioning mechanism (2) matches the shape of the steering knuckle housing. The central positioning mechanism (2) is used for the central positioning of the steering knuckle housing. Several air inlets (21) are provided around the central positioning mechanism. A steering knuckle housing ear fixing mechanism is also provided. The fixing mechanism includes a main pressure head (3) and a corresponding support head (31). An angular positioning head (4) is also provided on the base (1) corresponding to the steering knuckle housing ear.
2. The hydraulic tooling for horizontal machining of a steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support head (31) includes a support part (311) and a drive part (312), wherein the drive part (312) moves up and down to drive the support part (311) to extend and retract left and right.
3. The hydraulic tooling for horizontally machining a steering knuckle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support part (311) is provided with an oblique groove (3111), and the drive part (312) is provided with an oblique block (3121) that cooperates with the groove (3111).
4. The hydraulic tooling for horizontal machining of a steering knuckle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power for the drive unit (312) comes from the bottom cylinder.
5. The hydraulic tooling for horizontal machining of a steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is also provided with an oblique auxiliary support head (5) that matches the shape of the steering knuckle.
6. The hydraulic tooling for horizontal machining of a steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic head of the angular positioning head (4) is set obliquely upward and perpendicular to the contact surface of the lug of the steering knuckle housing.
7. The hydraulic tooling for horizontal machining of a steering knuckle according to claim 5, characterized in that... The auxiliary support head (5) and the angular positioning head (4) are driven by hydraulic cylinders.