Flanging equipment for automobile bushing

By installing a flanging mechanism and a fan in the automotive bushing flanging equipment, continuous flanging operations of bushings are realized, solving the problem of long idle waiting time of the equipment and improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN223531182UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11CHONGQING JINYUN PRECISION HARWARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422670669.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-04
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-04

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive bushing flanging equipment suffers from long idle waiting times and low production efficiency when replacing bushings.

Method used

An automotive bushing flanging device was designed, which uses a housing and a flanging mechanism. Flanging molds and bushing columns are set on the left and right sides of the pressure plate. The continuous flanging operation of the bushing is realized by hydraulic cylinders and electric push rods. A fan is also equipped to cool the bushing and collect debris.

Benefits of technology

This enables continuous bushing flanging operations, reduces equipment downtime, improves production efficiency, and enhances product quality and ease of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses flanging equipment for an automobile lining. The flanging equipment for the automobile lining comprises a machine shell, a flanging mechanism, a pressing mechanism, a pressing mechanism and a pressing mechanism, the flanging mechanism comprises four guide columns and a pressure bearing plate, the two ends of each guide column are connected with the machine shell, the guide columns penetrate through the pressure bearing plate, hydraulic cylinders are installed on the two sides of the pressure bearing plate respectively, flanging dies are installed on the two sides of the pressure bearing plate respectively, and lining fixing assemblies are installed on one sides of the flanging dies. The lining fixing assembly comprises a rail frame installed on the inner side of the machine shell, and a supporting plate is installed on the rail frame in a sliding mode. According to the flanging equipment for the automobile lining, the machine shell and the flanging mechanism are arranged, and the flanging dies and the lining columns are arranged on the left side and the right side of the bearing plate, so that when the bearing plate reciprocates left and right, flanging operation can be continuously conducted, the vacancy waiting time of the equipment is greatly shortened, and the production efficiency can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bushing production technology, and in particular to a flanging device for automotive bushings. Background Technology

[0002] A bushing is a component used on the outside of mechanical parts to achieve functions such as sealing and wear protection; it refers to a ring that acts as a gasket. In valve applications, bushings are placed inside the valve cover and are generally made of corrosion-resistant materials such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or graphite for sealing. Flanging refers to a forming method where a die is used to create a straight wall or flange at a certain angle along a closed or open curved edge on the flat or curved portion of a blank. Flanging is a type of stamping process. There are many types of flanging, and the classification methods vary. Based on the nature of deformation, they can be divided into elongation flanging and compression flanging.

[0003] A document with publication number CN221018163U discloses a flanging device for automotive bushings, relating to the field of automotive bushing flanging technology. The device includes a worktable and a flanging die. The worktable has a top frame on its top surface, with hydraulic rods fixed to both sides of the top surface of the top frame. A mounting base is fixed to the bottom end of each hydraulic rod. Insert blocks are provided on both sides of the top surface of the flanging die, and these insert blocks are internally inserted into the mounting base. Bolts are installed in the shaft holes on the front side of the mounting base. A base frame is provided on both sides of the bottom surface of the worktable. An adjustment unit is provided on the top surface of the worktable. This automotive bushing flanging device allows for quick disassembly and replacement of the bushing post and flanging die using bolts and screws, depending on the specifications of the automotive bushing. This facilitates flanging processing of automotive bushings of different specifications. Simultaneously, an air pump can be activated to clean material residue from the surface of the automotive bushing, preventing the adhering residue from affecting the subsequent flanging effect.

[0004] However, when using this flanging equipment, the flanging operation can only begin after the currently flanged automotive bushing has been removed and a new bushing has been installed. This results in a long idle waiting time for the equipment and low production efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a flanging device for automotive bushings to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above situation and to overcome the defects of the existing technology, this utility model provides a flanging device for automotive bushings that can improve production efficiency.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] The flanging equipment for automotive bushings includes: a housing, on which a flanging mechanism is provided, the flanging mechanism including four guide columns and a pressure plate, the two ends of the guide columns being connected to the housing and passing through the pressure plate, hydraulic cylinders being installed on both sides of the pressure plate, a flanging mold being installed on each of the left and right sides of the pressure plate, a bushing fixing assembly being installed on one side of the flanging mold, the bushing fixing assembly including a track frame installed inside the housing, a support plate being slidably installed on the track frame, a bushing column being installed on one side of the support plate, and an electric push rod being installed on one side of the support plate.

[0009] Preferably, four sleeves are installed on the pressure plate, and wear-resistant sleeves are installed inside the sleeves.

[0010] Preferably, a workbench is installed inside the casing, and a chip removal slit is opened on the workbench. Two fans are installed above the chip removal slit.

[0011] Preferably, a waste box is installed below the workbench, and the waste box is located below the chip removal seam.

[0012] Preferably, a controller is installed on one side of the housing, and the controller is connected to the hydraulic cylinder and the electric push rod.

[0013] Preferably, control buttons are installed on both the left and right sides of the workbench, and the control buttons are connected to the controller.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) By setting up a housing and a flanging mechanism, the present invention sets up flanging molds and bushing columns on both sides of the pressure plate, so that the pressure plate can continuously perform flanging operations when it moves back and forth, which greatly reduces the idle waiting time of the equipment and can help improve production efficiency.

[0016] (2) This utility model can facilitate the connection between the pressure plate and the guide column by installing four sleeves on the pressure plate;

[0017] (3) By setting up a workbench and opening a chip removal slit on the workbench, the present invention uses a fan to blow air onto the bushing, which is beneficial to cooling down the bushing and improving the quality of the bushing.

[0018] (4) This utility model has a waste box installed under the workbench, which can conveniently collect fallen debris and facilitate subsequent unified processing;

[0019] (5) This utility model has a controller installed on one side of the casing, which makes it easy to adjust the production parameters of the equipment;

[0020] (6) By installing control buttons on both the left and right sides of the workbench, this utility model can conveniently control the production of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the flanging device for automotive bushings provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top sectional view of the flanging equipment for automotive bushings;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the bushing post and the flanging die in the flanging equipment for automotive bushings;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the pressure plate in the flanging equipment for automotive bushings;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the track frame in the flanging equipment for automotive bushings.

[0026] The corresponding names of the attached figures are as follows: 1-machine housing, 2-guide column, 3-pressure plate, 4-flanging mold, 5-track frame, 6-support rod, 7-support plate, 8-bulb column, 9-hydraulic cylinder, 10-electric push rod, 11-sleeve, 12-workbench, 13-chip removal slot, 14-fan, 15-controller, 16-waste box, 17-control button. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, the following embodiments.

[0028] Example 1:

[0029] like Figure 1-5As shown, the flanging device for automotive bushings provided by this utility model includes: a housing 1, on which a flanging mechanism is provided, the flanging mechanism including four guide posts 2 and a pressure plate 3, the two ends of the guide posts 2 being connected to the housing 1, the guide posts 2 penetrating the pressure plate 3, allowing the pressure plate 3 to move laterally along the guide posts 2, and four hydraulic cylinders 9 being installed on both sides of the pressure plate 3, two on each side of the pressure plate 3, one end of each hydraulic cylinder 9 being connected to the housing 1, and controlled by hydraulic pressure. Cylinder 9 drives the pressure plate 3 to move laterally. A flanging mold 4 is installed on each of the left and right sides of the pressure plate 3. A bushing fixing assembly is installed on the side opposite to the flanging mold 4. The bushing fixing assembly includes a track frame 5 installed inside the housing 1. The track frame 5 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 1 via four support rods 6. A support plate 7 is longitudinally slidably installed on the track frame 5. A bushing column 8 is installed on the side of the support plate 7 opposite to the flanging mold 4. An electric push rod 10 is installed on the (tail) side of the support plate 7. The push rod 10 is fixedly connected to the housing 1. In use, the electric push rod 10 on the left is activated, which pushes the support plate 7 to move longitudinally. This causes the bushing column 8 to extend forward to the vicinity of the operator. The operator places the car bushing to be flanged onto the bushing column 8. Then, the electric push rod 10 is activated again, causing the support plate 7 to return to its initial position, i.e., the bushing column 8 is aligned with the flanging mold 4 on that side. The hydraulic cylinder 9 is activated, pushing the pressure plate 3 to move to the left, causing the flanging mold 4 on the left to press onto the car bushing and flanging it. Then, the pressure plate 3 retracts to the middle, causing the flanging mold 4 to leave the flanged car bushing. During this period, the car bushing to be flanged can be installed on the bushing column 8 on the right side of the pressure plate 3. Therefore, after the pressure plate 3 returns to the middle, it can immediately continue to move to the right to flanging the car bushing on the right side, thus achieving continuous flanging operation. The left and right sides are alternately used for flanging operations, which greatly reduces the idle waiting time of the equipment and can greatly improve the operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0030] By setting up the housing 1 and the flanging mechanism, and setting the flanging mold 4 and bushing column 8 on both the left and right sides of the pressure plate 3, the pressure plate 3 can continuously perform flanging operations when it moves back and forth, which greatly reduces the idle waiting time of the equipment and helps to improve production efficiency.

[0031] Example 2:

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, four sleeves 11 are installed on the pressure plate 3. Wear-resistant sleeves are installed inside the sleeves 11. The wear-resistant sleeves are provided with lubrication holes or lubrication grooves. The guide post 2 passes through the sleeves 11. By injecting grease into the wear-resistant sleeves, the friction between the sleeves 11 and the guide post 2 is reduced, thereby reducing wear and noise.

[0033] By installing four sleeves 11 on the pressure plate 3, the connection between the pressure plate 3 and the guide column 2 can be facilitated.

[0034] Example 3:

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, a worktable 12 is installed inside the housing 1. The height of the worktable 12 is lower than the height of the lowest point of the bushing after it is installed on the bushing column 8 (the height difference is 10-15cm). Therefore, after the bushing column 8 moves forward longitudinally, the bushing will not touch the worktable 12 and will maintain a certain distance from the worktable, facilitating the loading and unloading of the bushing. A chip removal slot 13 is provided on the worktable 12, and two fans 14 are installed above the chip removal slot 13. The fans 14 are aligned with the loading and unloading stop points of the bushing. During operation, the support plate 7 moves forward longitudinally. The bushing with the flange already turned on on the bushing column 8 is sent to the area below the blower 14. The blower 14 blows air onto the bushing to cool it down and prevent it from being burned due to excessive heat generated during the flange turning. The bushing is then removed and a new bushing to be flanged is installed. The blower 14 blows off any material residue or other debris adhering to the surface of the bushing. The material residue falls from the chip removal seam 13 to the area below the workbench 12, preventing the material residue on the surface of the bushing from being compressed during the flange turning process, which would cause pits on the surface of the bushing. This helps to improve the quality of the bushing and, in turn, improves the quality of the product.

[0036] By setting up a workbench 12 and opening a chip removal slit 13 on the workbench, and using a fan 14 to blow air onto the bushing, it is beneficial to cool down the bushing and improve its quality.

[0037] Example 4:

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, a waste box 16 is installed below the workbench 12. The waste box 16 is located below the chip removal seam 13. When in use, the debris falling from the chip removal seam 13 falls into the waste box 16. The waste box 16 collects the falling debris in a unified manner, which is convenient for subsequent processing.

[0039] By installing a waste collection box 16 under the workbench 12, fallen debris can be easily collected for subsequent unified processing.

[0040] Example 5:

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, a controller 15 is installed on one side of the housing 1. The controller 15 is connected to the hydraulic cylinder 9 and the electric push rod 10. Through the corresponding programming program, the controller 15 controls the start and stop, stroke and other parameters of the hydraulic cylinder 9 and the electric push rod 10. The operator can input the corresponding parameters through the control panel on the controller 15 so as to better suit the current bushing production and obtain better product quality and efficiency.

[0042] By installing a controller 15 on one side of the housing 1, the production parameters of the equipment can be easily adjusted.

[0043] Example 6:

[0044] like Figure 1-2 As shown, control buttons 17 are installed on both the left and right sides of the workbench 1. The control buttons 17 are connected to the controller 15. The control buttons 17 include a start button, a stop button, and an emergency stop button. Operators can use either side of the control button 17 to press the control button 17 when the left hand is convenient and the right hand is convenient when the right hand is convenient. Both hands can conveniently control the current equipment.

[0045] By installing control buttons 17 on both the left and right sides of the workbench 1, the production of the equipment can be easily controlled.

[0046] Working principle: In use, the electric push rod 10 on the left is activated, which pushes the support plate 7 to move longitudinally. This causes the bushing column 8 to extend forward to the vicinity of the operator. The operator places the car bushing to be flanged onto the bushing column 8. Then, the electric push rod 10 is activated again, causing the support plate 7 to return to its initial position, i.e., the bushing column 8 is aligned with the flanging mold 4 on that side. The hydraulic cylinder 9 is activated, pushing the pressure plate 3 to move to the left, causing the flanging mold 4 on the left side to press onto the car bushing, flanging the car bushing. Then, the pressure plate 3 retracts to the middle, causing the flanging mold 4 to leave the flanged car bushing. During this period, the car bushing to be flanged can be installed on the bushing column 8 on the right side of the pressure plate 3. Therefore, after the pressure plate 3 returns to the middle, it can immediately continue to move to the right to flanging the car bushing on the right side, thus achieving continuous flanging operation. The flanging operation is carried out alternately on the left and right sides, which greatly reduces the idle waiting time of the equipment and can greatly improve the working efficiency of the equipment.

Claims

1. A flanging device for automotive bushings, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) is provided with a flange mechanism; The flanging mechanism includes four guide columns (2) and a pressure plate (3). The two ends of the guide columns (2) are connected to the housing (1). The guide columns (2) penetrate the pressure plate (3). Hydraulic cylinders (9) are installed on both sides of the pressure plate (3). A flanging mold (4) is installed on each side of the pressure plate (3). A bushing fixing assembly is installed on one side of the flanging mold (4). The bushing fixing assembly includes a track frame (5) installed inside the housing (1), a support plate (7) slidably mounted on the track frame (5), a bushing column (8) installed on one side of the support plate (7), and an electric push rod (10) installed on one side of the support plate (7).

2. The flanging equipment for automotive bushings according to claim 1, characterized in that, Four sleeves (11) are installed on the pressure plate (3), and wear-resistant sleeves are installed inside the sleeves (11).

3. The flanging equipment for automotive bushings according to claim 1, characterized in that, A workbench (12) is installed inside the casing (1), and a chip removal slit (13) is provided on the workbench (12). Two fans (14) are installed above the chip removal slit (13).

4. The flanging equipment for automotive bushings according to claim 3, characterized in that, A waste collection box (16) is installed below the workbench (12).

5. The flanging equipment for automotive bushings according to claim 1, characterized in that, A controller (15) is installed on one side of the housing (1), and the controller (15) is connected to the hydraulic cylinder (9) and the electric push rod (10).

6. The flanging equipment for automotive bushings according to claim 3, characterized in that, Control buttons (17) are installed on both sides of the workbench (12).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • A flanging device for automobile bushings

    CN221018163U