Supporting structure for appearance inspection of automobile parts
By designing a support structure with retractable clamping columns, the problem of unstable clamping in existing technologies has been solved, enabling stable clamping of irregular parts, expanding the scope of application, and improving the effectiveness of appearance inspection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422855849.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing support structures for the visual inspection of automotive parts cannot fully conform to the irregular product surface, resulting in unstable clamping and limited applicability.
A support structure including a sliding bracket and a clamping mechanism was designed. The clamping mechanism consists of several retractable clamping columns and T-slots. The sliding bracket is driven by a cylinder to approach and use the retraction and extension of the clamping columns to fit the surface of the component to achieve stable clamping.
The clamping posts can fully conform to the surface of irregular parts, achieving stable clamping, expanding the scope of application, and improving the effectiveness of appearance inspection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of external inspection technology for automotive parts, and in particular to a support structure for the appearance inspection of automotive parts. Background Technology
[0002] After automotive parts are manufactured, they need to be inspected by inspection equipment to ensure that they meet the standards.
[0003] The utility model of patent (CN210719672U3) discloses a testing device for automobile parts production, including a base plate. Connecting rods are fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the top of the base plate. A top plate is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting rods. An electric push rod with one end penetrating through and extending to the bottom of the top plate is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate.
[0004] In this technical solution, the distance between the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate is adjusted by translating the movable clamping plate, thereby clamping the parts. Although this clamping method can fix the parts, it cannot fully conform to the surface of some irregularly shaped products, and cannot achieve the purpose of stable clamping. Therefore, the existing support structure for the appearance inspection of automotive parts has the problem of limited applicability and needs to be improved. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a support structure for the visual inspection of automotive parts.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A support structure for visual inspection of automotive parts includes a mounting platform, wherein sliding brackets are slidably connected to both sides of the platform surface.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting platform is provided with a slide rail, and the sliding bracket is located on both sides of the slide rail and slides towards each other along the slide rail.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a gear is provided in the middle of the slide rail, and straight plates extend from opposite ends of the sliding brackets on both sides. The two straight plates are located on both sides of the gear and each has a rack on its surface that meshes with the gear.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a cylinder is provided at one corner of the mounting platform, and a pneumatic rod is provided at the output end of the cylinder. The front end of the pneumatic rod is fixedly connected to one of the straight plates via a connecting bracket.
[0011] The sliding bracket is provided with mounting bases on opposite sides, and a clamping mechanism is provided on the mounting base. The clamping mechanism is a fixed shell, and several identical clamping columns extend elastically outward from the inside of the shell. The clamping columns are distributed at equal intervals along the length of the shell of the clamping mechanism. The parts to be inspected are fixed by the clamping columns that are close to each other on both sides.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping mechanism has several identical T-slots formed inward from its surface. Clamping posts are inserted into the transverse grooves of the T-slots, and sliders are provided on both sides of the longitudinal grooves of the T-slots.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the opposing surfaces of the two sliders in the same T-slot are cut with bevels, and an end block is provided at the inner end of the clamping post. An adjusting ball is also embedded in the inner end of the two sliders and the clamping post. The clamping post slides inward and uses the adjusting ball to push the two sliders to slide.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, springs are provided on the opposing surfaces of the two sliders of the same T-slot, and the other end of the springs is fixed to the end walls of the longitudinal groove of the T-slot.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] The support structure proposed in this solution solves the problem of limited applicability of existing automotive parts appearance inspection equipment. The clamping mechanism, which is arranged on both sides, has several sets of retractable clamping columns. The retraction and extension of the clamping columns fully conform to the surface of irregular parts to achieve stable clamping. It can be applied to the appearance inspection of most automotive parts, expanding the scope of application and significantly improving the effect. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the support structure proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the support structure proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the two clamping mechanisms arranged opposite to each other according to the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A of the clamping mechanism.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Mounting platform; 2. Slide rail; 3. Sliding bracket; 4. Straight plate; 5. Gear; 6. Mounting base; 7. Clamping mechanism; 8. Clamping column; 9. Cylinder; 10. Pneumatic rod; 11. Connecting bracket; 12. T-slot; 13. End block; 14. Slider; 15. Spring; 16. Adjusting ball. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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.
[0023] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1-4 A support structure for visual inspection of automotive parts includes a mounting platform 1, with sliding brackets 3 slidably connected to both sides of the platform surface.
[0024] As attached Figure 2 The mounting platform 1 is equipped with a slide rail 2, and the sliding bracket 3 is located on both sides of the slide rail 2 and slides towards each other along the slide rail 2.
[0025] A gear 5 is provided in the middle of the slide rail 2, and straight plates 4 extend from opposite ends of the sliding brackets 3 on both sides. The two straight plates 4 are located on both sides of the gear 5 and each has a rack on its surface that meshes with the gear 5.
[0026] A cylinder 9 is installed at one corner of the mounting platform 1. A pneumatic rod 10 is installed at the output end of the cylinder 9. The front end of the pneumatic rod 10 is fixedly connected to one of the straight plates 4 through a connecting bracket 11.
[0027] Cylinder 9 pushes one of the straight plates 4 forward or backward, which is transmitted through the meshing of gear 5 and rack, causing the two sliding supports 3 on both sides to slide towards each other or away from each other. When it is necessary to clamp and support automotive parts, the two sliding supports 3 only need to be brought closer together to achieve the fixing function.
[0028] The sliding bracket 3 is provided with mounting bases 6 on opposite sides, and the mounting bases 6 are provided with clamping mechanisms 7.
[0029] The clamping mechanism 7 is a fixed housing. Several identical clamping columns 8 extend elastically outward from the inside of the housing. The clamping columns 8 are distributed at equal intervals along the length of the housing of the clamping mechanism 7. The parts to be inspected are fixed by the clamping columns 8 that are close to each other on both sides.
[0030] The structure of the clamping mechanism 7 is described in detail, such as... Figure 4The enlarged view shows that the clamping mechanism 7 has several identical T-shaped grooves 12 formed from its surface inward. The clamping column 8 is inserted into the horizontal groove of the T-shaped groove 12, and the slider 14 is provided on both sides of the vertical groove of the T-shaped groove 12.
[0031] The two sliders 14 of the same T-slot 12 have beveled surfaces cut on their opposite sides. An end block 13 is provided at the inner end of the clamping post 8. An adjusting ball 16 is also embedded in the inner end of the two sliders 14 and the clamping post 8. The clamping post 8 slides inward and uses the adjusting ball 16 to push the two sliders 14 to slide.
[0032] Springs 15 are provided on the opposing surfaces of the two sliders 14 of the same T-slot 12, and the other end of the springs 15 is fixed to the end walls of the longitudinal groove of the T-slot 12.
[0033] The clamping posts 8 can only slide back and forth within the transverse grooves of the T-slot 12, while the sliders 14 can only slide within the longitudinal grooves of the T-slot 12. When clamping automotive parts, the sliding brackets 3 on both sides slide relative to each other. Due to the irregular appearance of the parts' surfaces, the clamping posts 8 that contact different protruding parts of the parts' surfaces will slide inward according to their respective clamping forces, thereby compressing each slider 14. Ultimately, this ensures that each clamping post 8 fully conforms to the surface of the parts, achieving the purpose of stably clamping and supporting the parts. With this design, irregular parts can also be clamped without any loose clamping. Various types of parts can be fixed using this support structure, expanding its applicability, providing convenience for visual inspection, and demonstrating significant effectiveness. Finally, after inspection and release of the parts, the clamping posts 8 can return to their initial positions under the reset action of each spring 15, preparing for the visual inspection of the next product.
[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A support structure for visual inspection of automotive parts, characterized in that, The device includes a mounting platform (1), on which sliding brackets (3) are slidably connected to both sides of the platform surface. Mounting seats (6) are provided on opposite sides of the sliding brackets (3). A clamping mechanism (7) is provided on the mounting seat (6). The clamping mechanism (7) is a fixed shell. Several identical clamping columns (8) extend elastically outward from inside the shell of the clamping mechanism (7). The clamping columns (8) are distributed at equal intervals along the length of the shell of the clamping mechanism (7). The parts to be inspected are fixed by the clamping columns (8) that are close to each other on both sides.
2. The support structure for visual inspection of automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting platform (1) is provided with a slide rail (2), and the sliding bracket (3) is located on both sides of the slide rail (2) and slides towards each other along the slide rail (2).
3. The support structure for visual inspection of automotive parts according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slide rail (2) has a gear (5) in the middle, and the opposite ends of the sliding brackets (3) on both sides extend out of the straight plates (4). The two straight plates (4) are located on both sides of the gear (5) and each of them has a rack on its plate surface that meshes with the gear (5).
4. The support structure for visual inspection of automotive parts according to claim 3, characterized in that, A cylinder (9) is provided at one corner of the mounting platform (1), and a pneumatic rod (10) is provided at the output end of the cylinder (9). The front end of the pneumatic rod (10) is fixedly connected to one of the straight plates (4) through a connecting bracket (11).
5. A support structure for visual inspection of automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (7) has several identical T-shaped grooves (12) formed inward from its surface. A clamping post (8) is inserted into the horizontal groove of the T-shaped groove (12), and a slider (14) is provided on both sides of the vertical groove of the T-shaped groove (12).
6. The support structure for visual inspection of automotive parts according to claim 5, characterized in that, The two sliders (14) of the same T-slot (12) have beveled surfaces cut on their opposite sides. An end block (13) is provided at the inner end of the clamping column (8). An adjusting ball (16) is also embedded in the inner end of the two sliders (14) and the clamping column (8). The clamping column (8) slides inward and uses the adjusting ball (16) to push the two sliders (14) to slide.
7. A support structure for visual inspection of automotive parts according to claim 5, characterized in that, Two sliders (14) of the same T-slot (12) are provided with springs (15) on their opposing surfaces, and the other end of the springs (15) is fixed to the wall surface at both ends of the longitudinal groove of the T-slot (12).
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