Tool clamp for automobile connector

By introducing an elastic telescopic rod and a protective cover into the automotive connector tooling fixture, the problems of unstable clamping and easy damage to springs are solved, achieving more stable clamping and better protection.

CN223540038UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11DONGGUAN YILIAN HARDWARE TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422995675.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-04

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive connector tooling fixtures are not stable enough during clamping, and the springs are easily contaminated and damaged.

Method used

The design includes a clamping assembly and a protective assembly. The clamping assembly uses a flexible telescopic rod and side clamps to limit and clamp the connector on both sides. The protective assembly uses a telescopic protective cover and a cushioning pad to protect the spring and prevent contamination and damage.

Benefits of technology

It improves clamping stability and protection, avoids connector damage and spring contamination, and reduces production costs and safety risks.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile connector work fixture, which belongs to the technical field of automobile connectors and comprises a fixture block, long holes are arranged on two sides of the upper end of the fixture block, a connecting hole is arranged on one side of each long hole, a fixing block is arranged on the surface of one side of the fixture block, an auxiliary clamping block is arranged on the surface of the other side of the fixture block, and a spring is arranged on the surface of the fixing block. The clamping assembly is arranged, the elastic telescopic rods are installed in the auxiliary clamping block and the movable clamping block, the side clamping plate is matched with the clamping block under the pulling of the elastic force of the connecting spring, the two sides of an automobile connector can be limited and clamped, the side clamping plate is matched with the clamping blocks, the periphery of the connector can be limited, and stability is better; the protection assembly is arranged, the telescopic protection cover is installed on the outer side of the spring, the spring can be protected and prevented from being polluted and damaged, the buffering cushion on the surface of the spring can further achieve the effect of preventing collision and damage, and the protection effect is good.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive connector technology, specifically relating to an automotive connector tooling fixture. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive connectors are components frequently encountered by electronic engineers. Their function is quite simple: to bridge gaps in circuits or between isolated circuits, allowing current to flow and enabling the circuit to perform its intended function. Automotive connectors come in a wide variety of forms and structures, but they are primarily composed of four basic structural components: contacts, housing, insulator, and accessories.

[0003] Chinese patent application number 202323276480.8 discloses an automotive connector tooling fixture, including a clamping block, a fixing block fixedly connected to the side of the clamping block, one end of a spring fixedly connected to the surface of the fixing block, the other end of the spring fixedly connected to a movable clamping block, and an auxiliary clamping block fixedly connected to the side of the clamping block. This automotive connector tooling fixture, by adding a spring between the movable clamping block and the fixing block, enables the device to have a certain degree of self-adaptation. It can automatically adapt to different workpiece shapes and sizes, reducing manual operation steps and time, improving production efficiency, effectively reducing the risks of manual operation, lowering the possibility of accidents, improving the safety of the production process, reducing labor intensity, alleviating work pressure, and lowering production and maintenance costs.

[0004] In the aforementioned patents, 1. when the auxiliary clamping block and the movable clamping block clamp the car connector, they can only limit the two sides of the car connector, and it is inconvenient to clamp the other two sides, so the structure may not be stable enough; 2. the spring is exposed, and it is easy to be contaminated and damaged when processing the car connector. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this utility model provides an automotive connector tooling fixture with good clamping and protective effects.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automotive connector tooling fixture, comprising a clamping block, elongated holes on both sides of the upper end of the clamping block, a connecting hole on one side of the elongated holes, a fixing block on one side surface of the clamping block, an auxiliary clamping block on the other side surface of the clamping block, a spring on the surface of the fixing block, a movable clamping block on one side of the spring, an anti-slip structure on the surface of the movable clamping block, clamping components on the surfaces of the auxiliary clamping block and the movable clamping block, and a protective component on the outside of the spring.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes an elastic telescopic rod, a side clamping plate, and an anti-collision pad, wherein the auxiliary clamping block and the movable clamping block are provided with an elastic telescopic rod, the surface of the elastic telescopic rod is provided with a side clamping plate, and the surface of the side clamping plate is provided with an anti-collision pad.

[0008] Preferably, the elastic telescopic rod includes a sleeve, an extension rod, and a connecting spring, wherein the sleeve is provided inside the auxiliary clamping block and the movable clamping block, the extension rod is provided inside the sleeve and extending to the surface of the side clamping plate, and the connecting spring is provided between the sleeve and the extension rod.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a hook and loop fastener with a burr-like surface and a hook and loop fastener with a rounded surface. The surface of the anti-collision pad is provided with a hook and loop fastener with a burr-like surface, and the surface of the side clamp is provided with a hook and loop fastener with a rounded surface at a position corresponding to the hook and loop fastener with a burr-like surface.

[0010] Preferably, the protective assembly includes a first connecting ring, a telescopic protective cover, and a second connecting ring, wherein a telescopic protective cover is provided on the outside of the spring, a first connecting ring is provided between the telescopic protective cover and the movable clamping block, and a second connecting ring is provided between the telescopic protective cover and the fixed block.

[0011] Preferably, the protective component further includes a cushioning pad and a rubber cover, wherein the outer surface of the telescopic protective cover is provided with a cushioning pad, and the surface of the cushioning pad is provided with a rubber cover.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. This utility model is equipped with a clamping component, in which an elastic telescopic rod is installed inside the auxiliary clamping block and the movable clamping block. The side clamping plate cooperates with the clamping block under the elastic pull of the connecting spring, which can limit the clamping of both sides of the car connector. When it cooperates with the clamping block, it can limit the connector around its perimeter, resulting in better stability.

[0014] 2. This utility model is equipped with a protective component, which allows a telescopic protective cover to be installed on the outside of the spring. This can protect the spring from contamination and damage, and the cushioning pad on its surface can further prevent bumps and damage, thus providing good protection. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front view of the clamping component of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Clamping block; 2. Auxiliary clamping block; 3. Clamping assembly; 31. Elastic telescopic rod; 311. Sleeve; 312. Extension rod; 313. Connecting spring; 32. Side clamping plate; 33. Anti-collision pad; 34. Velcro burr surface; 35. Velcro round nap surface; 4. Anti-slip structure; 5. Movable clamping block; 6. Protective assembly; 61. First connecting ring; 62. Telescopic protective cover; 63. Second connecting ring; 64. Buffer pad; 65. Rubber cover; 7. Fixing block; 8. Connecting hole; 9. Elongated hole; 10. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides the following technical solution: an automotive connector tooling fixture, comprising a clamping block 1, elongated holes 9 on both sides of the upper end of the clamping block 1, a connecting hole 8 on one side of the elongated hole 9, a fixing block 7 on one side surface of the clamping block 1, an auxiliary clamping block 2 on the other side surface of the clamping block 1, a spring 10 on the surface of the fixing block 7, a movable clamping block 5 on one side of the spring 10, an anti-slip structure 4 on the surface of the movable clamping block 5, clamping components 3 on the surfaces of the auxiliary clamping block 2 and the movable clamping block 5, and a protective component 6 on the outside of the spring 10.

[0023] Specifically, the clamping assembly 3 includes an elastic telescopic rod 31, a side clamping plate 32, and a crash pad 33. The auxiliary clamping block 2 and the movable clamping block 5 are internally equipped with the elastic telescopic rod 31, the surface of the elastic telescopic rod 31 is provided with the side clamping plate 32, and the surface of the side clamping plate 32 is provided with the crash pad 33.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the side clamp 32 moves closer to the clamp block 1 under the elastic tension of the elastic telescopic rod 31. It cooperates with the clamp block 1 to limit and clamp the two sides of the car connector, resulting in better stability. The anti-collision pad 33 can prevent the car connector from being damaged.

[0025] Specifically, the elastic telescopic rod 31 includes a sleeve 311, an extension rod 312, and a connecting spring 313. The sleeve 311 is installed inside the auxiliary clamping block 2 and the movable clamping block 5. The extension rod 312 is installed inside the sleeve 311 and extends to the surface of the side clamping plate 32. The connecting spring 313 is installed between the sleeve 311 and the extension rod 312.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the sleeve 311 and the extension rod 312 are slidably connected by the connecting spring 313, so that the elastic telescopic rod 31 has an elastic telescopic effect.

[0027] Specifically, the clamping component 3 includes a hook and loop fastener with a bristle surface 34 and a hook and loop fastener with a rounded surface 35. The surface of the anti-collision pad 33 is provided with the hook and loop fastener with a bristle surface 34, and the surface of the side clamp 32 is provided with the hook and loop fastener with a rounded surface 35 at the corresponding position of the hook and loop fastener with a bristle surface 34.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the hook and loop fastener 34 and the hook and loop fastener round surface 35 are intertwined, which makes it easy to install the anti-collision pad 33 and easy to disassemble.

[0029] In this embodiment, the clamping block 1 of the tooling fixture is fixed in a suitable position through the connecting hole 8 and the elongated hole 9. The car connector is placed on one side of the auxiliary clamping block 2. The movable clamping block 5 contacts the surface of the car connector under the elastic force of the spring 10 on the surface of the fixed block 7. It works with the auxiliary clamping block 2 to achieve a good side clamping effect. The anti-slip structure 4 can prevent slippage and has a good stability effect. The sleeve 311 and the extension rod 312 are slidably connected by the connecting spring 313, so that the elastic telescopic rod 31 has an elastic telescopic effect. The side clamping plate 32 moves closer to the clamping block 1 under its elastic tension. It works with the clamping block 1 to limit and clamp the other two sides of the car connector, which has better stability. The anti-collision pad 33 can prevent the car connector from being damaged. The hook and loop fastener 34 and the hook and loop fastener round hook and loop fastener 35 hook and loop together, which can easily install the anti-collision pad 33 and make it easy to disassemble.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the protective component 6 includes a first connecting ring 61, a telescopic protective cover 62, and a second connecting ring 63. The telescopic protective cover 62 is provided on the outer side of the spring 10. The first connecting ring 61 is provided between the telescopic protective cover 62 and the movable clamping block 5, and the second connecting ring 63 is provided between the telescopic protective cover 62 and the fixed block 7.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, the telescopic protective cover 62 is installed through the first connecting ring 61 and the second connecting ring 63, which can protect and shield the spring 10, preventing it from being damaged or contaminated.

[0033] Specifically, the protective component 6 also includes a cushioning pad 64 and a rubber cover 65, wherein the outer surface of the telescopic protective cover 62 is provided with the cushioning pad 64, and the surface of the cushioning pad 64 is provided with the rubber cover 65.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the cushioning pad 64 can play a cushioning role, making the telescopic protective cover 62 less prone to damage, and the rubber cover 65 can protect the cushioning pad 64.

[0035] In this embodiment, the telescopic protective cover 62 is installed through the first connecting ring 61 and the second connecting ring 63, which can protect and shield the spring 10 to prevent it from being damaged or contaminated. The cushioning pad 64 can provide a cushioning effect, making the telescopic protective cover 62 less prone to damage. The rubber cover 65 can protect the cushioning pad 64.

[0036] The structure and working principle of the anti-slip structure 4, which consists of a sleeve block, a rubber sleeve, and an anti-slip pad, have been disclosed in a tooling fixture for an automotive connector in Chinese patent application number 202323276480.8. Its working principle is to fit the rubber sleeve onto the surface of the sleeve block for easy assembly and disassembly, and the anti-slip pad inside can provide an anti-slip effect.

[0037] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When using this utility model, the clamping block 1 of the tooling fixture is fixed in a suitable position through the connecting hole 8 and the elongated hole 9. The car connector is placed on one side of the auxiliary clamping block 2. The movable clamping block 5 contacts the surface of the car connector under the elastic force of the spring 10 on the surface of the fixed block 7, and works with the auxiliary clamping block 2 to achieve a good side clamping effect. The anti-slip structure 4 can prevent slippage and has a good stability effect. The sleeve 311 and the extension rod 312 are slidably connected by the connecting spring 313, so that the elastic telescopic rod 31 has an elastic telescopic effect. Under its elastic tension, the side clamping plate 32... Approaching the clamp block 1, it cooperates with the clamp block 1 to limit and clamp the other two sides of the car connector, resulting in better stability. The anti-collision pad 33 can prevent the car connector from being damaged. The hook and loop fastener 34 and the hook and loop fastener round surface 35 hook and loop together, which can easily install the anti-collision pad 33 and make it easy to disassemble. The telescopic protective cover 62 is installed through the first connecting ring 61 and the second connecting ring 63, which can protect and shield the spring 10 to prevent it from being damaged or contaminated. The cushioning pad 64 can provide a cushioning effect, making the telescopic protective cover 62 less prone to damage. The rubber cover 65 can protect the cushioning pad 64.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tooling fixture for an automotive connector, comprising a clamping block (1), wherein elongated holes (9) are provided on both sides of the upper end of the clamping block (1), a connecting hole (8) is provided on one side of the elongated holes (9), a fixing block (7) is provided on one side surface of the clamping block (1), an auxiliary clamping block (2) is provided on the other side surface of the clamping block (1), a spring (10) is provided on the surface of the fixing block (7), a movable clamping block (5) is provided on one side of the spring (10), and an anti-slip structure (4) is provided on the surface of the movable clamping block (5), characterized in that: The auxiliary clamping block (2) and the movable clamping block (5) are provided with clamping components (3), and the outer side of the spring (10) is provided with protective components (6).

2. The automotive connector tooling fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (3) includes an elastic telescopic rod (31), a side clamping plate (32), and an anti-collision pad (33). The auxiliary clamping block (2) and the movable clamping block (5) are provided with an elastic telescopic rod (31), the surface of the elastic telescopic rod (31) is provided with a side clamping plate (32), and the surface of the side clamping plate (32) is provided with an anti-collision pad (33).

3. The automotive connector tooling fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic telescopic rod (31) includes a sleeve (311), an extension rod (312), and a connecting spring (313). The sleeve (311) is provided inside the auxiliary clamping block (2) and the movable clamping block (5). The extension rod (312) is provided inside the sleeve (311) and extends to the surface of the side clamping plate (32). The connecting spring (313) is provided between the sleeve (311) and the extension rod (312).

4. The automotive connector tooling fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (3) includes a hook and loop burr surface (34) and a hook and loop round burr surface (35). The surface of the anti-collision pad (33) is provided with the hook and loop burr surface (34), and the surface of the side clamp (32) is provided with the hook and loop round burr surface (35) at the corresponding position of the hook and loop burr surface (34).

5. The automotive connector tooling fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective component (6) includes a first connecting ring (61), a telescopic protective cover (62), and a second connecting ring (63). The telescopic protective cover (62) is provided on the outside of the spring (10), the first connecting ring (61) is provided between the telescopic protective cover (62) and the movable clamping block (5), and the second connecting ring (63) is provided between the telescopic protective cover (62) and the fixed block (7).

6. The automotive connector tooling fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that: The protective component (6) further includes a cushioning pad (64) and a rubber cover (65), wherein the outer surface of the telescopic protective cover (62) is provided with a cushioning pad (64), and the surface of the cushioning pad (64) is provided with a rubber cover (65).

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