Efficient and automatic clamp spring positioning and placing device

Abstract

According to the efficient and automatic clamp spring positioning and placing device, a positioning column matched with an inner hole of a supporting frame is arranged at the upper end of a base body, the positioning column can be inserted into the inner hole of the supporting frame, a plurality of intersecting open grooves for placing clamp springs are formed in the upper end of the positioning column, the clamp springs can be placed in the open grooves to be positioned, and positioning pins for supporting the clamp springs are arranged in the positioning column. The clamp spring is positioned in the open groove through the positioning pin, the upper end of the positioning column is inserted into the supporting frame, the clamp spring in the open groove can be inserted into the clamping groove of the supporting frame to be matched, then the supporting frame is taken out, the clamp spring is clamped in the clamping groove of the supporting frame, installation of the clamp spring is completed, automatic positioning and installation can be achieved, the clamp spring installation efficiency is high, and more convenience is achieved. And the height-adjustable positioning screw is designed and can be suitable for clamping grooves with different heights, so that the height of the positioning screw can be conveniently adjusted when batch products with different heights are replaced and the clamping springs are placed, and the clamping springs can be accurately inserted into the clamping grooves.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tent and umbrella production, specifically a high-efficiency automatic positioning and spring-loaded device. Background Technology

[0002] Tent and umbrella support frames typically consist of two retractable, adjustable square tubing sections, allowing for height adjustments. During manufacturing, retaining springs are installed in slots within the support frame. Pressing these springs unlocks the connection between the two tubing sections, enabling height adjustment. However, installing retaining springs in tent or umbrella support frames is inconvenient. Since the holes in the support frame cannot be directly inserted, manual installation is required. The springs must be pushed into the holes, making it difficult to align them properly with the slots. This slows down the process, often requiring multiple finger adjustments to ensure proper insertion. The inefficient automatic positioning hinders production efficiency and increases labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the inconvenience of installing retaining rings in the support frame during tent or umbrella manufacturing, where aligning the retaining rings with the slots is difficult and inefficient (requiring multiple adjustments), this application provides a highly efficient automatic retaining ring positioning device. This device includes a positioning post into which the inner hole of the tent support frame can be inserted. The positioning post has several slots for placing retaining rings. The retaining ring is first placed in one of the slots, and then the support frame is inserted from the top of the positioning post. The retaining ring then engages with the slots in the support frame. When the support frame is removed, the retaining ring is securely locked in its slot, completing the installation. This automatic positioning and installation eliminates the need for multiple adjustments, resulting in high efficiency and greater convenience.

[0004] This utility model adopts the following technical solution: a high-efficiency automatic positioning and retaining spring device, including a base, a positioning post, and a positioning pin. The upper end of the base is provided with a positioning post that mates with the inner hole of a support frame. The positioning post can be inserted into the inner hole of the support frame. The upper end of the positioning post is provided with several intersecting slots for placing retaining springs. The retaining springs can be placed and positioned in the slots. The positioning pin is provided in the positioning post to support the retaining springs. The positioning pin positions the retaining springs in the slots. The upper end of the positioning post is inserted into the support frame. The retaining springs in the slots can be inserted into the retaining grooves of the support frame to mate. Then the support frame is removed, and the retaining springs are locked in the retaining grooves of the support frame, thus completing the installation of the retaining springs.

[0005] The outer diameter of the positioning post has the same shape as the inner diameter of the support frame. The outer diameter of the positioning post is 0.5-2 mm smaller than the inner diameter of the support frame, preferably 1 mm, so that the inner diameter of the support frame can be smoothly inserted into the outer diameter of the positioning post.

[0006] The positioning post has the same number of slots as the slots of the support frame. The slots can overlap with the slots in the vertical direction. That is, when the support frame is inserted into the positioning post, the slots overlap with the slots, and the retaining spring placed in the slots can be inserted into the slots of the support frame.

[0007] The upper end of the slot of the positioning post is provided with a guide angle, which increases the opening at the upper end of the slot, making it easier to insert the retaining spring into the slot from the top and making it easier to place the retaining spring during use.

[0008] The positioning post has two intersecting slots, forming four slots. The four slots in the support frame can be aligned with the two intersecting slots.

[0009] The positioning pin in the positioning post can be replaced with a positioning screw. The positioning post has two symmetrical recesses with vertical, elongated adjustment holes in them. The positioning screw can pass through the adjustment holes and connect to the nut. After tightening the nut, the positioning screw is fixed in the adjustment hole, and the screw head and the nut sink into the recesses on both sides of the positioning post. When the nut is loosened, the height of the positioning screw can be adjusted up or down. During use, due to different lengths of support frames, there will be slots of different heights. The positioning screw with adjustable height can be used to accommodate slots of different heights. When changing to insert retaining springs for different batches of products, the height of the positioning screw can be easily adjusted so that the retaining spring can be accurately inserted into the slot.

[0010] The groove surface of the positioning post is provided with several anti-slip textures, which can better fix the positioning screw when tightening the nut and prevent the positioning screw from loosening during use.

[0011] The user inserts two retaining rings into the cross slots of the positioning post, and then inserts a support frame into the upper end of the positioning post. When the slot in the support frame moves to the slotted position, the retaining rings automatically enter the slots and engage. When the support frame is removed, the retaining rings are locked in the slots of the support frame, completing the automatic installation of the retaining rings. There is no need to adjust the position of the retaining rings multiple times; they can be automatically inserted into the slots. The installation of retaining rings is efficient and convenient.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A highly efficient automatic positioning and circlip placement device is provided. The upper end of the base is provided with a positioning post that mates with the inner hole of the support frame. The positioning post can be inserted into the inner hole of the support frame. The upper end of the positioning post is provided with several intersecting slots for placing the circlip. The circlip can be placed and positioned in the slots. The positioning post is provided with a positioning pin that supports the circlip. The positioning pin positions the circlip in the slot. The upper end of the positioning post is inserted into the support frame, and the circlip in the slot can be inserted into the slot of the support frame to engage. Then, the support frame is removed, and the circlip is locked in the slot of the support frame, completing the circlip installation. It can automatically position and install the circlip, making the installation of the circlip more efficient and convenient. Furthermore, the design includes an adjustable positioning screw that can be used with slots of different heights. When changing circlips between batches of products with different heights, the height of the positioning screw can be easily adjusted to ensure that the circlip is accurately inserted into the slot. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a view of the tent's support frame;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a view showing the spring clips installed in the tent's support frame;

[0015] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the retaining ring device and the retaining ring;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a view of the retaining circlip device with the retaining circlip installed;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a view of the retaining spring device after it has been installed and inserted into the support frame.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a view of the second embodiment, showing the release mechanism for the retaining ring;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Support frame, 2. Slot, 3. Snap ring, 4. Base, 5. Positioning post, 6. Slot, 7. Positioning pin, 8. Guide angle, 9. Countersunk groove, 10. Adjustment hole, 11. Positioning screw, 12. Nut, 13. Anti-slip texture. Detailed Implementation

[0020] exist Figure 1-2As shown, during the manufacturing process of tents and umbrellas, it is necessary to install retaining springs 3 in the slots 2 of the support frame 1. However, installing retaining springs 3 in the support frame 1 is very inconvenient. Since they cannot be directly inserted into the holes of the support frame 1, they need to be installed manually. The retaining springs 3 can only be pushed into the holes. Since the support frame 1 is a hexagonal square tube, and the slots 2 are located in the middle of the plane, there is a lack of positioning reference. It is difficult to align the retaining springs 3 into the slots 2 when they are placed in the support frame 1. The installation efficiency of retaining springs 3 is slow. It is often necessary to use pliers or fingers to hold the retaining springs 3 and adjust their position multiple times before they can be inserted into the slots 2. It is impossible to automatically position and place them efficiently, which affects production efficiency and increases labor costs.

[0021] exist Figure 3-5 In the illustrated embodiment, a high-efficiency automatic positioning and retaining spring device includes a base 4, a positioning post 5, and a positioning pin 7. The upper end of the base 4 is provided with a positioning post 5 that mates with the inner hole of a support frame 1. The positioning post 5 can be inserted into the inner hole of the support frame 1. The upper end of the positioning post 5 is provided with a plurality of intersecting slots 6 for placing retaining springs 3. The retaining springs 3 can be placed and positioned in the slots 6. The positioning post 5 is provided with a positioning pin 7 that supports the retaining springs 3. The positioning pin 7 positions the retaining springs 3 in the slots 6. When the upper end of the positioning post 5 is inserted into the support frame 1, the retaining springs 3 in the slots 6 can be inserted into the retaining grooves 2 of the support frame 1 to mate. Then, the support frame 1 is removed, and the retaining springs 3 are locked in the retaining grooves 2 of the support frame 1, thus completing the installation of the retaining springs 3.

[0022] The outer diameter of the positioning post 5 is the same as the inner diameter of the support frame 1. The outer diameter of the positioning post 5 is 0.5-2 mm smaller than the inner diameter of the support frame 1, preferably 1 mm, so that the inner hole of the support frame 1 can be smoothly inserted into the outer diameter of the positioning post 5.

[0023] The positioning post 5 is provided with the same number of slots 6 as the slots 2 of the support frame 1. The slots 6 can overlap with the slots 2 in the vertical direction. That is, when the support frame 1 is inserted into the positioning post 5, the slots 6 overlap with the slots 2, and the retaining spring 3 placed in the slots 6 can be inserted into the slots 2 of the support frame 1.

[0024] The upper end of the slot 6 of the positioning post 5 is provided with a guide angle 8. The guide angle 8 increases the opening at the upper end of the slot 6, making it easier to insert the retaining spring 3 into the slot 6 from the top and making it easier to place the retaining spring 3 during use.

[0025] The positioning post 5 is provided with two intersecting slots 6, and the four slots 2 in the support frame 1 can be aligned with the two intersecting slots 6.

[0026] The user inserts two retaining springs 3 into the cross slots 2 of the positioning post 5 one after another. Then, the support frame 1 is inserted into the upper end of the positioning post 5. The slots 2 and the openings 6 in the support frame 1 are vertically aligned. When the slots 2 in the support frame 1 move to the position of the openings 6, the retaining springs 3 automatically enter the slots 2 to engage. When the support frame 1 is removed, the retaining springs 3 are locked in the slots 2 of the support frame 1, thus completing the automatic installation of the retaining springs 3. The retaining springs 3 can be automatically inserted into the slots 2 without the need for multiple adjustments. The installation of the retaining springs 3 is efficient and convenient.

[0027] exist Figure 6 In the second embodiment shown, the positioning pin 7 in the positioning post 5 can be replaced by a positioning screw 11. The positioning post 5 is provided with two symmetrical recesses 9, and a vertically elongated adjustment hole 10 is provided in the recesses 9. The positioning screw 11 can pass through the adjustment hole 10 and connect with the nut 12. After tightening the nut 12, the positioning screw 11 can be fixed in the adjustment hole 10. The screw head of the positioning screw 11 and the nut 12 sink into the recesses 9 on both sides of the positioning post 5, so as to prevent the positioning post 5 from being unable to be inserted into the inner diameter of the support frame 1. When the nut 12 is loosened, the height of the positioning screw 11 can be adjusted up or down. During use, due to different lengths of support frames 1, there will be slots 2 of different heights. The positioning screw 11 with adjustable height can be used to fit slots 2 of different heights. When changing to insert the retaining spring 3 for different batches of products, the height of the positioning screw 11 can be easily adjusted so that the retaining spring 3 can be accurately inserted into the slot 2.

[0028] The groove 9 of the positioning post 5 is provided with several anti-slip textures 12, which can better fix the positioning screw 11 when tightening the nut 12 and prevent the positioning screw 11 from loosening during use.

[0029] The above description shows and illustrates the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only for illustrating the principles of this utility model.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency automatic positioning and release spring device, comprising a base, a positioning post, and a positioning pin, characterized in that: The upper end of the base is provided with a positioning post that mates with the inner hole of the support frame. The positioning post can be inserted into the inner hole of the support frame. The upper end of the positioning post is provided with several intersecting slots for placing snap rings. Snap rings can be placed in the slots for positioning. The positioning post is provided with a positioning pin that supports the snap rings. The positioning pin positions the snap rings in the slots. The upper end of the positioning post is inserted into the support frame, and the snap rings in the slots can be inserted into the slots of the support frame for mating. Then, the support frame is removed, and the snap rings are locked in the slots of the support frame.

2. The high-efficiency automatic positioning and release device for retaining rings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the positioning column is the same as the inner diameter of the support frame.

3. The high-efficiency automatic positioning and release spring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the positioning post is 0.5-2 mm smaller than the inner diameter of the support frame.

4. The high-efficiency automatic positioning and releasing spring clip device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the positioning post is 1 mm smaller than the inner diameter of the support frame.

5. The high-efficiency automatic positioning and releasing spring clip device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The positioning column has the same number of slots as the slots on the support frame.

6. The high-efficiency automatic positioning and releasing spring clip device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the slot of the positioning post is provided with a guide angle.

7. The high-efficiency automatic positioning and release device for retaining rings according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning post is provided with two intersecting slots, forming four slots, and the four slots in the support frame can be aligned with the two intersecting slots.

8. The high-efficiency automatic positioning and release device for retaining rings according to claim 7, characterized in that: The positioning pin in the positioning post can be replaced with a positioning screw.

9. The high-efficiency automatic positioning and release device for retaining rings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning post has two symmetrical recesses, and vertical elongated adjustment holes are provided in the recesses. The positioning screw can pass through the adjustment holes and connect with the nut. After tightening the nut, the positioning screw can be fixed in the adjustment hole, and the screw head of the positioning screw and the nut sink into the recesses on both sides of the positioning post.

10. The high-efficiency automatic positioning and release device for retaining rings according to claim 9, characterized in that: The groove surface of the positioning post is provided with several anti-slip textures.

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