An engine assembly platform

By using support rods and locking mechanisms in the engine assembly platform, combined with electromagnets and electric induction mechanisms, rapid model changeover of the engine assembly platform is achieved, solving the problem of slow model changeover speed in existing technologies and improving model changeover efficiency and operational accuracy.

CN223573123UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21GUANGXI YUCHAI MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423259564.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

The existing engine assembly platform is slow when changing models, and the workload of storing multiple models is large, resulting in low model change efficiency.

Method used

The system utilizes a support rod and locking mechanism within the base box, and employs electromagnets and indicator lights to quickly lock and unlock the rod head. Combined with an electric induction mechanism, it provides unified control of power and communication, enabling rapid platform changeover.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid changeover of the engine assembly platform, improves changeover efficiency, and reduces workload and operational errors.

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Abstract

The application provides an engine assembling platform, and relates to the technical field of engine assembling, which comprises a bottom plate, a bottom box rotatably connected to the bottom plate, support rods distributed in the bottom box, rod bodies and rod heads, the rod heads being telescopically connected to the rod bodies, the rod heads being movable and protruding from the bottom box, clamping grooves being formed in the rod heads, clamping position mechanisms being arranged on the bottom box and being matched with the clamping grooves, a control panel being arranged on the bottom box, a positioning mechanism being arranged in the bottom box and being matched with the bottom plate, and an electricity guiding mechanism being arranged below the bottom plate.In the application, a plurality of support rods are arranged in the bottom box, the rod heads of the corresponding support rods are selected and pushed out according to the current engine model to be assembled, and the positions of the rod heads are locked through the clamping position mechanisms, so that the rapid model change of the platform is realized; and all the platforms on the current assembly line can obtain electricity and communication through the electricity guiding mechanism, so that unified control is realized.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of engine assembly, in particular to an engine assembly platform. BACKGROUND

[0002] When the engine is assembled, the cylinder block of the engine needs to be hoisted on the assembly platform, and can be rotated. A plurality of struts are usually arranged on the platform to support the cylinder block. The struts correspond to the holes on the cylinder block to facilitate positioning of the cylinder block. For different models of cylinder blocks, corresponding assembly platforms need to be replaced. Moreover, the assembly line is usually in a flow line mode. Therefore, each time the model is changed, the assembly platforms on the entire line need to be replaced, which is slow and increases the workload of storing multiple models of assembly platforms. SUMMARY

[0003] In order to overcome the existing deficiencies, the present application provides an engine assembly platform which can solve the problems mentioned in the background.

[0004] The technical scheme adopted by the present application to solve the technical problems is: an engine assembly platform, comprising a bottom plate, a bottom box rotatably connected to the bottom plate, support rods distributed in the bottom box, the support rods comprising rod bodies and rod heads, the rod heads being telescopically connected to the rod bodies, the rod heads protruding from the bottom box, a clamping groove being formed in the rod head, a clamping groove being formed in the bottom box, a control panel being arranged on the bottom box, a positioning mechanism being arranged in the bottom box and adapted to the bottom plate, and an electricity guiding mechanism being arranged below the bottom plate.

[0005] In a specific embodiment, the bottom box comprises a box body and a box cover, a limiting strip being arranged on the box cover and adapted to the mouth of the box body, the box cover being screw-connected to the box body, the rod bodies being fixedly connected to the box body, the box cover being sleeved on the rod bodies, and the end surface of the rod body being flush with the surface of the box cover.

[0006] In a specific embodiment, the clamping mechanism comprises clamping strips and electromagnets, two clamping strips being arranged, one end of each of the two clamping strips being hingedly connected to the end surface of the rod body, the two clamping strips being hingedly connected together in a V shape, the clamping strips being movably embedded in the clamping groove, the electromagnets being mounted on the box cover, and the electromagnets being magnetically connected to the two clamping strips.

[0007] In a specific embodiment, one pair of clamping strips is arranged on each rod body, each pair of clamping strips is adapted to the profile of the clamping groove on the rod head, one electromagnet is arranged corresponding to each pair of clamping strips, and an indicator light is arranged corresponding to each electromagnet.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, the clamping mechanism further comprises a limiting block fixedly connected with the end surface of the shaft body, and the limiting block abuts against the clamping strip, and each clamping strip is provided with one limiting block correspondingly.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the head end of the club head is detachably connected with a tray, the tray is fixedly connected with a positioning pin at the center and is adapted to an engine block, and the lower surface of the tray is provided with a buffer pad abutting against the upper surface of the clamping strip.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, the positioning mechanism comprises a spring rod, a wheel carrier and a roller, the spring rod is installed on the inner wall of the box body, the wheel carrier is fixedly connected with the telescopic end of the spring rod, the wheel carrier is slidingly connected with the box body, and the roller is rotatably connected with the wheel carrier, and the bottom plate is provided with a positioning groove adapted to the roller.

[0011] In a specific embodiment, the positioning mechanism further comprises an electromagnetic pin, and the electromagnetic pin is installed in the box body, and the bottom plate is provided with a pin groove adapted to the electromagnetic pin.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, the power lead mechanism comprises a pantograph, and the pantograph is installed on the lower surface of the bottom plate.

[0013] In a specific embodiment, the power lead mechanism further comprises a rotary joint, and the rotary joint is installed between the box body and the bottom plate, and the rotary joint is electrically connected with the pantograph.

[0014] The advantages of the embodiments of the present application are as follows:

[0015] A plurality of support rods are arranged in the bottom box, according to the current engine model to be assembled, the corresponding support rod is selected to eject the club head, the position of the club head is locked by the clamping mechanism, the rapid model change of the platform is completed, and all the platforms on the current assembly line obtain power and communication through the power lead mechanism, so as to be controlled uniformly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of an engine assembly platform according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of an engine assembly platform according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a bottom box according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the connection relationship between a support rod and a clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 5 The spring rod and the roller connection relationship structure schematic diagram provided for the embodiment of the application.

[0021] In the figure: 10 - base plate; 20 - bottom box; 21 - box body; 22 - box cover; 30 - support rod; 31 - rod body; 32 - rod head; 33 - tray; 40 - clamping mechanism; 41 - clamping strip; 42 - electromagnet; 43 - indicator light; 44 - limiting block; 50 - control panel; 60 - positioning mechanism; 61 - spring rod; 62 - wheel frame; 63 - roller; 64 - electromagnetic pin; 70 - power leading mechanism; 71 - pantograph; 72 - rotary joint. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solution in the embodiment of the application is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, and the general idea is as follows:

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1-5 An engine assembly platform, comprising a base plate 10, a bottom box 20 is rotatably connected to the base plate 10, support rods 30 are distributed in the bottom box 20, the support rods 30 comprise rod bodies 31 and rod heads 32, the rod heads 32 are telescopically connected to the rod bodies 31, the rod heads 32 protrude from the bottom box 20, clamping grooves are formed in the rod heads 32, a clamping mechanism 40 is arranged on the bottom box 20 and is matched with the clamping grooves, a control panel 50 is arranged on the bottom box 20, a positioning mechanism 60 is arranged in the bottom box 20 and is matched with the base plate 10, and a power leading mechanism 70 is arranged below the base plate 10. Among them, a plurality of support rods 30 are arranged in the bottom box 20, according to the current engine model to be assembled, the corresponding support rod 30 is selected to push out the rod head 32, and the position of the rod head 32 is locked through the clamping mechanism 40, so that the rapid model change of the platform is completed, and all the platforms on the current assembly line are powered and communicated through the power leading mechanism 70, so as to be uniformly controlled.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-5 The bottom box 20 comprises a box body 21 and a box cover 22, a limiting strip is arranged on the box cover 22 and is matched with the mouth of the box body 21, the box cover 22 is screw-connected with the box body 21, the rod body 31 is fixedly connected with the box body 21, the box cover 22 is sleeved on the rod body 31, and the end surface of the rod body 31 is flush with the surface of the box cover 22. Here, the box body 21 is used to accommodate the rod body 31, the box cover 22 is installed on the bottom box 20 in a screwing manner and supports the upper end of the rod body 31, so that the rod body 31 is fixed, and in this embodiment, a limiting strip is arranged on the inner side of the box cover 22 and is used to be clamped in the box body 21, so as to realize the positioning between the box cover 22 and the box body 21 and enable the box cover 22 to be horizontally supported by the box body 21.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-5The clamping mechanism 40 comprises clamping strips 41 and electromagnets 42. The clamping strips 41 are provided in pairs, and the two clamping strips 41 are hingedly connected together in a V shape at one end and are hingedly embedded in the clamping groove. The electromagnets 42 are installed on the box cover 22 and are magnetically connected with the two clamping strips 41. Here, the two clamping strips 41 form a V shape and are closed by the electromagnets 42 to be clamped in the clamping groove, thereby achieving the locking of the rod head 32. In this embodiment, a plurality of clamping grooves are provided on the rod head 32 in the axial direction to adjust the support height of the rod head 32 and improve the applicability of the platform. Since the manual switching of the plurality of clamping grooves increases the workload and is prone to errors, an LED is embedded in each clamping groove. The LED is connected with the control panel 50, and when the control panel 50 obtains the switching information, the corresponding LED is controlled to be bright. The operator can then align the bright clamping groove with the clamping strip 41 and fold the clamping strip 41.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1-5 Each rod body 31 is provided with a pair of clamping strips 41, each pair of clamping strips 41 is matched with the clamping groove profile on the rod head 32, and each pair of clamping strips 41 is provided with an electromagnet 42. Each electromagnet 42 is provided with an indicator light 43. Here, the two clamping strips 41 have an arc-shaped structure matched with the clamping groove. When the clamping strip 41 is clamped on the rod head 32, the contact area can be increased to improve the support strength. On the other hand, the indicator light 43 is connected with the control panel 50. When the switching is ready, the corresponding indicator light 43 is bright, prompting the personnel to pull up the corresponding rod head 32 and control the electromagnet 42 to attract the clamping strip 41 to achieve locking. In this embodiment, the indicator light 43 is integrated on the electromagnet 42 to reduce the number of parts and facilitate the assembly of the platform.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-5 The clamping mechanism 40 further comprises a limiting block 44 fixedly connected with the end face of the rod body 31 and abutting against the clamping strip 41. Each clamping strip 41 is provided with a limiting block 44. Here, the polarity of the electromagnet 42 can be adjusted, and the clamping strip 41 itself has magnetism. The electromagnet 42 can push away the two clamping strips 41 to unlock the rod head 32, or can attract the two clamping strips 41 to lock the rod head 32. In actual operation, the electromagnet 42 first pushes away all the clamping strips 41, and the clamping strips 41 abut against the limiting block 44. All the rod heads 32 naturally fall down, and the indicator light 43 is bright. Then the electromagnet 42 is demagnetized, and the personnel can pull up the rod head 32 and fold the clamping strip 41 to lock the rod head 32. After all the manual operations are completed, the control panel 50 controls the electromagnet 42 to attract the two clamping strips 41 to lock the clamping strips 41.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1-5, the head end of the rod head 32 is detachably connected with a tray 33, the tray 33 is fixedly connected with a positioning pin in the center and is matched with the engine cylinder body, the lower surface of the tray 33 is provided with a buffer pad, and the buffer pad is in abutment with the upper surface of the clamping strip 41. Here, the tray 33 is used for supporting the cylinder body of the engine, the positioning pin is inserted into the hole on the cylinder body, the lower surface of the tray 33 is provided with a buffer pad, when the rod head 32 falls down, the buffer pad falls on the clamping strip 41, avoiding direct contact between the tray 33 and the clamping strip 41, for buffering and shock absorption, and also reducing the noise during work, in the embodiment, the tray 33 is connected with the rod head 32 in a threaded connection mode, and in another embodiment, the tray 33 is connected with the rod head 32 in a plug-in magnetic attraction mode, so as to facilitate replacement of different specifications of the tray 33.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , the positioning mechanism 60 comprises a spring rod 61, a wheel frame 62 and a roller 63, the spring rod 61 is installed on the inner wall of the box body 21, the wheel frame 62 is fixedly connected with the telescopic end of the spring rod 61, the wheel frame 62 is slidingly connected with the box body 21, the roller 63 is rotatably connected with the wheel frame 62, and the bottom plate 10 is provided with a positioning groove matched with the roller 63. Here, the wheel frame 62 pushes the roller 63 against the bottom plate 10 to roll under the pushing of the spring rod 61, when moving to a specified angle, the roller 63 falls into the positioning groove on the bottom plate 10 to help rotation positioning during engine assembly, manual rotation is adopted during rotation, the roller 63 can provide clear paragraph feeling to help quick rotation to the position, in the embodiment, the wheel frame 62 is provided with a sliding strip which is clamped in the sliding groove on the box body 21 to slide, which can improve the stability of vertical movement of the roller 63, in addition, the roller 63 is made of nylon material, which can reduce the noise during rolling.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , the positioning mechanism 60 further comprises an electromagnetic pin 64, the electromagnetic pin 64 is installed in the box body 21, and the bottom plate 10 is provided with a pin groove matched with the electromagnetic pin 64. Here, after rotation to the position, the electromagnetic pin 64 is inserted downward into the pin groove to realize locking of the bottom box 20 and the bottom plate 10, so as to completely and accurately lock the current angle, the roller 63 and the electromagnetic pin 64 are matched, first roughly to the position quickly, and then accurately locked, the head end of the pin head of the electromagnetic pin 64 is provided with a taper structure, so as to facilitate insertion into the pin groove, after insertion, the pin head completely enters the pin groove to realize stable and accurate pin connection.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1-5, the power supply mechanism 70 includes a pantograph 71 installed on the lower surface of the base plate 10. Here, the base plate 10 is installed on the track of the assembly line, and a conductive strip is arranged between the two tracks to contact the pantograph 71 to provide power and communication for the electromagnetic pin 64, the electromagnet 42 and the control panel 50. The total control communicates with the control panel 50 of each base box 20 on the assembly line, and when the type is changed, the total control communicates with all the platforms on the assembly line through the conductive strip, so that all the rod heads 32 on all the platforms fall at the same time, and the corresponding indicator light 43 is bright. After the corresponding rod head 32 on each work station is pulled up, the clamping strip 41 is folded, and the respective control panel 50 can be used to control the electromagnet 42 to be locked or the total control to be uniformly controlled. In this embodiment, the pantograph 71 adopts an arc structure and has elasticity to fit and slide with the conductive strip.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , the power supply mechanism 70 further includes a rotary joint 72 installed between the box body 21 and the base plate 10, and the rotary joint 72 is electrically connected with the pantograph 71. Here, the rotary joint 72 is a conductive slip ring for electrically connecting the pantograph 71 with the electromagnetic pin 64, the electromagnet 42 and the control panel 50 on the base box 20. One end of the conductive slip ring is fixed on the base plate 10, and the other end of the conductive slip ring is fixed on the base box 20, so that the base box 20 can keep electrical connection when rotating.

[0033] When the application is used: the base plate 10 is installed on the track of the assembly line, and a conductive strip is arranged between the two tracks to contact the pantograph 71 to provide power and communication for the electromagnetic pin 64, the electromagnet 42 and the control panel 50. The total control communicates with all the platforms on the assembly line through the conductive strip, so that the electromagnet 42 on all the platforms pushes away the clamping strip 41 to unlock the rod head 32, and all the rod heads 32 on all the platforms fall at the same time. At the same time, the corresponding indicator light 43 of the rod head 32 used for the next type is bright, reminding the operators at each work station to pull up the corresponding rod head 32 on the assembly platform in front of them and fold the clamping strip 41. Finally, the electromagnet 42 is controlled by the total control or the control panel 50 to adsorb the clamping strip 41, so as to realize locking, complete the type change of the platform, and rotate the wheel frame 62 under the pushing of the spring rod 61 to roll the roller 63 on the base plate 10. When moving to the specified angle, the roller 63 falls into the positioning groove on the base plate 10 to provide clear paragraph feeling, helping the rotation positioning during engine assembly. When rotated to the position, the electromagnetic pin 64 is inserted into the pin groove downward to realize the locking of the base box 20 and the base plate 10, so as to completely and accurately lock the current angle. The roller 63 and the electromagnetic pin 64 are matched, first roughly to the position quickly, and then accurately locked.

[0034] In summary, the plurality of support rods 30 are arranged in the bottom box 20, according to the current assembled engine model, the corresponding support rod 30 is selected to eject the rod head 32, and the position of the rod head 32 is locked through the clamping mechanism 40, the quick model change of the platform is completed, and all the platforms on the current assembly line are powered and communicated through the power lead mechanism 70, so as to be uniformly controlled.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that: obviously, the above embodiments are only examples for clearly illustrating the present application, and are not limitations on the embodiments. Based on the above description, other different forms of changes or variations can also be made by those skilled in the art. Here, it is not necessary and impossible to exhaust all the embodiments. The obvious changes or variations derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An engine assembly platform characterized by, The utility model provides a kind of electric vehicle charging device, including bottom plate, the bottom plate is rotatably connected with bottom box, support rod is distributed in the bottom box, the support rod includes stem and rod head, the rod head is connected with the stem telescopic, the rod head is active and protrudes from the bottom box, clamping groove is set on the rod head, the bottom box is provided with clamping mechanism and clamping groove is adapted, the bottom box is provided with control panel, the bottom box is provided with positioning mechanism and the bottom plate is adapted, the bottom plate is provided with electric lead mechanism below.

2. The engine assembly platform of claim 1, wherein, The bottom box includes a box body and a box cover, the box cover is provided with a limiting strip that is adapted to the mouth of the box body, the box cover is screw-connected with the box body, the stem is fixedly connected with the box body, the box cover is sleeved on the stem, and the end surface of the stem is flush with the surface of the box cover.

3. The engine assembly platform of claim 2, wherein, The clamping mechanism includes a clamping strip and an electromagnet, the clamping strip is provided with two ends, both ends of the clamping strip are hingedly connected with the end surface of the stem, both ends of the clamping strip are V-shapedly hingedly connected together, the clamping strip is movably embedded in the clamping groove, the electromagnet is installed on the box cover, and the electromagnet is magnetically connected with the clamping strip.

4. The engine assembly platform of claim 3, wherein, Each stem is provided with a pair of clamping strips, each pair of clamping strips is adapted to the clamping groove profile on the rod head, each pair of clamping strips is provided with an electromagnet, and each electromagnet is provided with an indicator lamp.

5. The engine assembly platform of claim 4, wherein, The clamping mechanism further includes a limiting block, the limiting block is fixedly connected with the end surface of the stem, the limiting block is abutted with the clamping strip, and each clamping strip is provided with a limiting block.

6. The engine assembly platform of claim 5, wherein, The head end of the rod head is detachably connected with a tray, the tray is fixedly connected with a positioning pin at the center and is adapted to the engine cylinder body, the lower surface of the tray is provided with a buffer pad, and the buffer pad is abutted with the upper surface of the clamping strip.

7. The engine assembly platform of claim 6, wherein, The positioning mechanism includes a spring rod, a wheel carrier and a roller, the spring rod is installed on the inner wall of the box body, the wheel carrier is fixedly connected with the telescopic end of the spring rod, the wheel carrier is slidingly connected with the box body, the roller is rotatably connected with the wheel carrier, and the bottom plate is provided with a positioning groove that is adapted to the roller.

8. The engine assembly platform of claim 7, wherein, The positioning mechanism further includes an electromagnetic pin, the electromagnetic pin is installed in the box body, and the bottom plate is provided with a pin groove that is adapted to the electromagnetic pin.

9. The engine assembly platform of claim 8, wherein, The electric lead mechanism includes a pantograph, the pantograph is installed on the lower surface of the bottom plate.

10. The engine assembly platform of claim 9, wherein, The electric lead mechanism further includes a rotary joint, the rotary joint is installed between the box body and the bottom plate, and the rotary joint is electrically connected with the pantograph.