Tool for carrying axle box spring
By designing a clamping structure and a semi-ring clamping fixture, the problems of low efficiency and safety hazards in the handling and installation of axle box springs were solved, achieving safe and efficient handling and installation of axle box springs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422619585.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-28
AI Technical Summary
The handling and installation of axle box springs are cumbersome, inefficient, and pose safety hazards, especially when traditional manual operations and large mechanical equipment are limited by space or high costs.
Design a tooling comprising a first clamp body, a second clamp body, a rotating shaft, a first half-ring, and a second half-ring. The opening and closing of the clamp body structure and the design of the half-ring form a ring clamping mechanism to ensure stable clamping and safe handling of the axle box spring.
It improves the handling efficiency and stability of axle box springs, reduces safety hazards, lowers labor costs, and ensures the safety of operators.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tooling equipment technology, specifically a tooling for handling axle box springs. Background Technology
[0002] In railway vehicles, automobile manufacturing, heavy machinery, and many other industrial sectors, axle box springs are key components, playing a vital role in cushioning and shock absorption during vehicle operation and machinery work. However, due to their large size, heavy weight, and unique shape, the handling and installation of axle box springs has always been a challenging task.
[0003] Traditionally, the handling of axle box springs has relied primarily on manual operation, such as using ropes, hooks, or manual lifting. These methods are not only cumbersome and inefficient, but also pose serious safety hazards. For example, when using ropes or hooks, improper operation or rope breakage can easily cause the axle box springs to fall, resulting in personal injury or equipment damage. Furthermore, manual handling can easily lead to operator fatigue and injury, especially in situations requiring frequent handling or prolonged operation.
[0004] To address these issues, some companies have attempted to use mechanical equipment, such as forklifts and cranes, to assist in material handling. However, these machines are typically bulky, complex to operate, and inflexible in certain confined workspaces. Furthermore, the cost of such equipment is relatively high, posing a significant burden for small and medium-sized enterprises.
[0005] Therefore, developing a dedicated tooling to assist in the handling and installation of axle box springs is particularly important. This tooling should be simple in structure, easy to use, and provide stable clamping, significantly improving the efficiency of handling and installing axle box springs while ensuring the safety of operators. Utility Model Content
[0006] In order to overcome the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a tooling for handling axle box springs.
[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a tooling for handling axle box springs, comprising:
[0008] The first clamp body, the second clamp body, the rotating shaft, the first half-ring, and the second half-ring;
[0009] The first clamping body and the second clamping body are connected in the middle by a pivot. The two ends of the first clamping body are a first clamping end and a first gripping end, respectively, and the two ends of the second clamping body are a second clamping end and a second gripping end, respectively.
[0010] The first half-ring is disposed at the first clamping end, and the opening of the first half-ring faces the second clamping end;
[0011] The second half-ring is disposed at the second clamping end, and the opening of the second half-ring faces the first clamping end.
[0012] Main working principle: The first and second clamping bodies are connected in the middle by a rotating shaft to form an openable clamping structure. When it is necessary to clamp the axle box spring, the operator can hold the first and second gripping ends to make the clamping bodies rotate around the rotating shaft, thereby closing the jaws.
[0013] The first half-ring is located at the first clamping end, with its opening facing the second clamping end. The second half-ring is located at the second clamping end, with its opening facing the first clamping end. When the clamp body is closed, the openings of the first and second half-rings correspond to each other, forming a complete ring structure, thus firmly clamping the axle box spring. This half-ring design not only increases the stability of the clamping but also adapts to the shape of the axle box spring, ensuring the firmness and safety of the clamping. When the operator grips the gripping end and applies force, this force is transmitted through the clamping end to the half-ring. Under pressure, the half-ring generates an inward clamping force, tightly clamping the axle box spring. Once the axle box spring is firmly clamped, the operator can easily move the tooling along with the axle box spring to the designated location using the gripping end.
[0014] During installation, operators can adjust the angle and position of the tooling as needed to ensure that the axle box spring can be accurately and stably installed in the predetermined position.
[0015] In summary, the working principle of this invention mainly relies on the opening and closing of the clamping body structure, the clamping force of the semi-ring design, and the operator's control over the gripping end. Through the ingenious combination of these mechanical principles, this invention provides a safe, efficient, and stable axle box spring handling fixture.
[0016] Preferably, the two end planes of the first half ring can fit tightly against the two end planes of the second half ring.
[0017] Preferably, the first half-ring has a first card surface on the side facing the first gripping end; the second half-ring has a second card surface on the side facing the second gripping end.
[0018] Preferably, the first clamping end includes a first rod and a second rod, one end of the first rod is connected to the first gripping end, the other end of the first rod is connected to one end of the second rod, the first rod is parallel to the first gripping end, the second rod is bent toward the first clamping end, and the angle between the first rod and the second rod is greater than 90°.
[0019] The second clamping end includes a third rod and a fourth rod. One end of the third rod is connected to the second gripping end, and the other end of the third rod is connected to one end of the fourth rod. The third rod is parallel to the second gripping end, and the fourth rod is bent toward the second clamping end. The angle between the third rod and the fourth rod is greater than 90°.
[0020] Preferably, the first rod and the third rod are connected by the pivot.
[0021] Preferably, the first rod body has a first receiving groove on the side facing the rotating shaft;
[0022] The third rod has a second receiving groove on the side facing the rotating shaft.
[0023] Preferably, both the first gripping end and the second gripping end are round rods.
[0024] Preferably, both the end of the first gripping end and the end of the second gripping end are provided with grip sleeves.
[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0026] This invention utilizes a clamping structure and the corresponding openings of the first and second half-rings to form a complete ring structure, which can firmly clamp the axle box spring. This design increases clamping stability, prevents the axle box spring from slipping or loosening during handling, and ensures safe handling. Traditional methods of handling axle box springs pose serious safety hazards, such as rope breakage, fatigue and injury caused by manual handling. The tooling provided by this invention, through a stable and reliable clamping and handling method, effectively protects the safety of operators and reduces the occurrence of workplace accidents.
[0027] In summary, the tooling for handling axle box springs provided by this invention has significant advantages in improving handling efficiency, enhancing clamping stability, increasing adaptability, reducing labor costs, and ensuring operator safety. This provides an effective solution for handling axle box springs in railway vehicles, automobile manufacturing, heavy machinery, and other fields, promoting the progress and development of related industries. Attached Figure Description
[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the tooling used for handling axle box springs in its closed state.
[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tooling used for handling axle box springs in the open state.
[0031] 1. First clamping body; 10. First clamping end; 100. First rod body; 101. Second rod body; 102. First receiving groove; 11. First gripping end; 2. Second clamping body; 20. Second clamping end; 200. Third rod body; 201. Fourth rod body; 202. Second receiving groove; 21. Second gripping end; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. First half ring; 40. First locking surface; 5. Second half ring; 50. Second locking surface; 6. Grip sleeve. Detailed Implementation
[0032] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, it will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this utility model; the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.
[0034] Example 1
[0035] This embodiment discloses a tooling for handling axle box springs, such as... Figures 1-2 As shown, the fixture includes a first clamping body 1, a second clamping body 2, a rotating shaft 3, a first half-ring 4, and a second half-ring 5. The first clamping body 1 and the second clamping body 2 are connected at the middle by the rotating shaft 3, allowing the clamping bodies to open and close flexibly. The two ends of the first clamping body 1 are a first clamping end 10 and a first gripping end 11, respectively, and the two ends of the second clamping body 2 are a second clamping end 20 and a second gripping end 21, respectively. The first half-ring 4 is located at the first clamping end 10, with its opening facing the second clamping end 20; the second half-ring 5 is located at the second clamping end 20, with its opening facing the first clamping end 10. This fixture design allows for easy clamping and handling of axle box springs, improving work efficiency.
[0036] In some optional embodiments, the two end planes of the first half-ring 4 can fit tightly against the two end planes of the second half-ring 5. When the clamp body is closed, the planes of the first half-ring 4 and the second half-ring 5 fit tightly together, forming a complete ring structure, ensuring the stability and safety of the clamping.
[0037] In some optional embodiments, the first half-ring 4 has a first locking surface 40 on the side facing the first gripping end 11, and the second half-ring 5 has a second locking surface 50 on the side facing the second gripping end 21. The first locking surface 40 and the second locking surface 50 can contact the outer extension of the axle box spring, thereby lifting the axle box spring. The design of the locking surface increases the clamping force, enabling the tooling to clamp the axle box spring more stably and preventing it from slipping or loosening during transportation.
[0038] In some alternative embodiments, the first clamping end 10 includes a first rod 100 and a second rod 101. One end of the first rod 100 is connected to the first gripping end 11, and the other end is connected to one end of the second rod 101. The first rod 100 is parallel to the first gripping end 11, and the second rod 101 is bent toward the first clamping end 10, with the angle between the first rod 100 and the second rod 101 being greater than 90°. Similarly, the second clamping end 20 includes a third rod 200 and a fourth rod 201. One end of the third rod 200 is connected to the second gripping end 21, and the other end is connected to one end of the fourth rod 201. The third rod 200 is parallel to the second gripping end 21, and the fourth rod 201 is bent toward the second clamping end 20, with the angle between the third rod 200 and the fourth rod 201 being greater than 90°. The design of the first rod 100 and the third rod 200 allows the first clamping end 10 and the second clamping end 20 to extend outward as a whole, thereby ensuring sufficient clamping space for the axle box spring. At the same time, the second rod 101 and the fourth rod 201 are bent inward, thereby ensuring that when the clamp is closed, the planes of the first half ring 4 and the second half ring 5 are tightly fitted to form a complete ring structure. The angle between the third rod 200 and the fourth rod 201 is greater than 90°, and the angle between the first rod 100 and the second rod 101 is greater than 90°. When the clamp is closed, it ensures that the relative flatness between the first gripping end 11 and the second gripping end 21 facilitates gripping.
[0039] In some alternative implementations, the first rod 100 and the third rod 200 are connected by a pivot 3. This connection allows the pivot 3 to be as far away as possible from the first gripping end 11 and the second gripping end 21, increasing the lever arm and making the gripping process more effortless.
[0040] In some optional embodiments, the first rod 100 has a first receiving groove 102 on the side facing the rotating shaft 3, and the third rod 200 has a second receiving groove 202 on the side facing the rotating shaft 3. When the clamp is opened, the first rod 100 is placed in the second receiving groove 202, and the third rod 200 is placed in the first receiving groove 102, making the tooling more convenient and efficient during use.
[0041] In some alternative embodiments, both the first gripping end 11 and the second gripping end 21 are in the shape of a round rod. The round rod shape design makes it easier for the operator to grip and control, improving the comfort and convenience of use.
[0042] In some alternative embodiments, grip sleeves 6 are provided at both the end of the first grip end 11 and the end of the second grip end 21. The design of the grip sleeves 6 further improves the comfort and safety of gripping, preventing the operator from slipping or getting injured during use.
[0043] Specifically, the operator holds the first gripping end 11 and the second gripping end 21 and applies appropriate force to make the jaws rotate around the pivot 3, thus easily opening and closing the jaws.
[0044] During the clamping process, the openings of the first half-ring 4 and the second half-ring 5 gradually approach and eventually fit tightly together, firmly clamping the axle box spring within the annular space. The half-ring design not only ensures clamping stability but also adapts to the shape of the axle box spring, effectively preventing slippage or loosening during handling. The gripping force applied by the operator is efficiently transmitted to the clamping end through the clamping structure, and then acts on the half-rings, generating a strong clamping force. The clamping surfaces on the first half-ring 4 and the second half-ring 5 support the axle box spring, ensuring its safety during handling.
[0045] The design of the first rod 100 and the third rod 200 allows the first clamping end 10 and the second clamping end 20 to extend outward as a whole, thereby ensuring sufficient clamping space for the axle box spring. At the same time, the second rod 101 and the fourth rod 201 are bent inward, thereby ensuring that when the clamp is closed, the planes of the first half ring 4 and the second half ring 5 are tightly fitted to form a complete ring structure. The angle between the third rod 200 and the fourth rod 201 is greater than 90°, and the angle between the first rod 100 and the second rod 101 is greater than 90°. When the clamp is closed, it ensures that the relative flatness between the first gripping end 11 and the second gripping end 21 facilitates gripping.
[0046] Both the first gripping end 11 and the second gripping end 21 are designed in the shape of round rods, making them easy for operators to grip and control. The grip sleeves 6 provided at the ends of the gripping ends further enhance grip comfort and safety, effectively preventing slippage or injury during operation. The receiving slots provided on the first rod body 100 and the third rod body 200 can be used to accommodate other components or increase structural flexibility, making the tooling more convenient and efficient to use.
[0047] In summary, the tooling for handling axle box springs provided by this invention operates on the principle of a clamping mechanism, a semi-ring clamping mechanism, and the principle of force transmission and clamping. Through the ingenious combination of these mechanical principles, this tooling can safely, efficiently, and stably handle and install axle box springs, meeting the needs of various industrial fields.
[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A tooling for handling axle box springs, characterized in that, include: The first clamp body, the second clamp body, the rotating shaft, the first half-ring, and the second half-ring; The first clamping body and the second clamping body are connected in the middle by a pivot. The two ends of the first clamping body are a first clamping end and a first gripping end, respectively, and the two ends of the second clamping body are a second clamping end and a second gripping end, respectively. The first half-ring is disposed at the first clamping end, and the opening of the first half-ring faces the second clamping end; The second half-ring is disposed at the second clamping end, and the opening of the second half-ring faces the first clamping end; the first clamping end includes a first rod and a second rod, one end of the first rod is connected to the first gripping end, the other end of the first rod is connected to one end of the second rod, the first rod is parallel to the first gripping end, the second rod is bent toward the first clamping end, and the angle between the first rod and the second rod is greater than 90°; The second clamping end includes a third rod and a fourth rod. One end of the third rod is connected to the second gripping end, and the other end of the third rod is connected to one end of the fourth rod. The third rod is parallel to the second gripping end, and the fourth rod is bent toward the second clamping end. The angle between the third rod and the fourth rod is greater than 90°.
2. The tooling for handling axle box springs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two end planes of the first half ring can fit tightly against the two end planes of the second half ring.
3. The tooling for handling axle box springs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first half-ring has a first card surface on the side facing the first gripping end; the second half-ring has a second card surface on the side facing the second gripping end.
4. The tooling for handling axle box springs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rod and the third rod are connected by the pivot.
5. The tooling for handling axle box springs according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first rod body has a first receiving groove on the side facing the rotating shaft; The third rod has a second receiving groove on the side facing the rotating shaft.
6. The tooling for handling axle box springs according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first gripping end and the second gripping end are round rods.
7. The tooling for handling axle box springs according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the end of the first gripping end and the end of the second gripping end are provided with grip sleeves.