Positioning clamp for machining automobile steel plate spring

By designing a clamping and positioning component and a collection component for processing automotive leaf springs, the problem of insufficient lateral and longitudinal positioning in the existing technology has been solved. This enables bidirectional centering positioning of leaf springs and debris collection, improving processing accuracy and the cleanliness of the worktable.

CN223617273UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02LIAONING LIAODAN AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520262792.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-19
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-19

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive leaf spring processing fixtures cannot achieve horizontal and vertical centering, which makes it easy for the holes to shift, and they lack the function of collecting debris.

Method used

A machining fixture for automotive leaf springs, comprising a clamping and positioning component and a collecting component, was designed. The fixture achieves lateral and longitudinal centering of the leaf spring through a bidirectional threaded screw and an electric push rod, and collects debris by pushing it into a collecting frame through a moving plate.

Benefits of technology

This achieves bidirectional centering positioning of the spring steel plate, avoids drilling offset, improves the applicability of the device, and enhances the cleanliness of the workbench.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile steel plate spring processing and positioning fixture, which relates to the technical field of steel plate spring processing and comprises a workbench, clamping and positioning components are arranged on two sides of the top end of the workbench, and a collecting component is slidably connected into the workbench. The two-way threaded lead screw drives the moving plates on the two sides to move relatively by screwing the rotary knob until the clamping blocks on the two sides are attached to the two sides of the spring steel plate, transverse centering is achieved, then the U-shaped frames on the two sides are driven by the electric push rod to get close to the inner side, the spring steel plate can be kept at the horizontal position through the pressing plate, and clamping is achieved. The spring steel plate drilling device is simple in structure and convenient to use, one end of the spring steel plate is prevented from tilting, the spring steel plate can be longitudinally centered through movement of a U-shaped frame, then a bidirectional threaded lead screw is tightened, a clamping block fixes the spring steel plate for drilling operation, and the spring steel plate is subjected to bidirectional centered operation, so that the condition of deviation during drilling operation can be better avoided; and the applicability of the device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel leaf spring processing technology, specifically to a positioning fixture for processing automotive steel leaf springs. Background Technology

[0002] Leaf springs are a common component of automotive suspension systems, used to support and connect the chassis and body of a car. They consist of multiple layers of bent steel plates and are installed between the wheels and chassis of a vehicle, providing support and shock absorption. During the manufacturing process of automotive leaf springs, the raw steel plates are bent and assembled to form the shape of a spring.

[0003] The existing patent (publication number: CN218363525U) discloses a clamping fixture for processing leaf springs. It horizontally positions the leaf spring by pressing down from the top, thereby fixing its center position. In conjunction with the clamping components, the leaf spring is further centered, thus effectively aligning the center point of the leaf spring with the drilling point.

[0004] However, the above technical solution still has certain defects. The device centers the leaf spring through the clamping component, but the clamping device can only center the leaf spring in the longitudinal direction and cannot center it in the lateral direction, which lacks certain applicability. At the same time, it is easy to deviate when drilling. Therefore, a positioning fixture for processing automotive leaf springs is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a positioning fixture for processing automotive leaf springs, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a positioning fixture for processing automotive leaf springs, including a worktable, with clamping and positioning components provided on both sides of the top of the worktable, and a collecting component slidably connected inside the worktable;

[0007] The clamping and positioning assembly includes two sets of movable plates slidably connected to the front and rear ends of the worktable. The two sets of movable plates are rotatably connected by a bidirectional threaded screw, and clamping blocks are fixed on both sides of the top of the movable plates. A base rod is rotatably connected inside the worktable. A gear is fixed to the top of the surface of the base rod. The gear has meshing racks on both the front and rear sides. A U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to one end of each set of racks. A connecting plate is fixed to the front end of one set of racks. An electric push rod is installed on the front end face of the worktable on one side of the connecting plate. A pressure plate is slidably connected to the inside of the U-shaped frame. A limit spring is installed on the top of the pressure plate.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, a spring steel plate is placed on the top of the workbench, and the spring steel plate is fixed by a clamping block.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, both sides of the two sets of movable plates are slidably connected to guide shafts, and the ends of the bidirectional threaded screws are fixed with knobs.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the U-shaped frame is slidably connected to both sides of the top of the workbench.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, a slider is fixed on one side of the pressure plate, and a groove for the slider to move is opened on the inner side of the U-shaped frame.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the collection component includes a horizontal plate that fits against one side of the workbench, with two round shafts fixed to one side of the horizontal plate, and a collection frame fixed to the end of each of the two sets of round shafts away from the horizontal plate.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom end of the moving plate and the top end of the collection frame are at the same horizontal position.

[0014] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:

[0015] 1. This utility model uses a knob to rotate a bidirectional threaded screw, which moves two movable plates relative to each other until the clamping blocks on both sides are in contact with the sides of the spring steel plate, achieving lateral centering. Then, an electric push rod moves the U-shaped frames on both sides inward. The pressure plate keeps the spring steel plate in a horizontal position, preventing one end from tilting up. The movement of the U-shaped frames keeps the spring steel plate longitudinally centered. Finally, the bidirectional threaded screw is tightened to fix the clamping blocks to the spring steel plate for drilling. By performing bidirectional centering of the spring steel plate, offset during drilling is better avoided, improving the applicability of the device.

[0016] 2. This utility model can push the debris that falls during drilling into the collection frame by moving the moving plate, thereby improving the cleanliness of the workbench. By pulling the horizontal plate, the round shaft moves the collection frame out of the workbench, making it easier to clean the collected debris. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall components of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the interior of the workbench of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the clamping and positioning component of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the U-shaped frame of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 100, workbench; 110, leaf spring;

[0022] 200. Clamping and positioning assembly; 210. Moving plate; 211. Guide shaft; 220. Bidirectional threaded screw; 221. Knob; 230. Clamping block; 240. Gear; 241. Base rod; 250. Rack; 260. Connecting plate; 270. Electric push rod; 280. U-shaped frame; 290. Pressure plate; 291. Slider; 292. Slide groove; 2910. Limiting spring;

[0023] 300. Collection component; 310. Horizontal plate; 320. Circular shaft; 330. Collection frame. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0026] A positioning fixture for machining automotive leaf springs, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, it includes a worktable 100, with clamping and positioning components 200 on both sides of the top of the worktable 100, and a collection component 300 slidably connected inside the worktable 100.

[0027] The clamping and positioning assembly 200 includes two sets of movable plates 210 slidably connected to the front and rear ends of the worktable 100. The two sets of movable plates 210 are rotatably connected by a bidirectional threaded screw 220. Clamping blocks 230 are fixed on both sides of the top of the movable plates 210. A base rod 241 is rotatably connected inside the worktable 100. A gear 240 is fixed on the top of the surface of the base rod 241. A gear rack 250 is provided on both the front and rear sides of the gear 240. A U-shaped frame 280 is fixedly connected to one end of each set of gear racks 250. A connecting plate 260 is fixed to the front end of one set of gear racks 250. An electric push rod 270 is installed on one side of the connecting plate 260 and mounted on the front end of the worktable 100. A pressure plate 290 is slidably connected inside the U-shaped frame 280. A limit spring 2910 is installed on the top of the pressure plate 290.

[0028] Place the spring steel plate 110 on the workbench 100. Turn the knob 221 to cause the double-threaded screw 220 to move the two moving plates 210 relative to each other until the clamping blocks 230 on both sides are in contact with the sides of the spring steel plate 110, achieving lateral centering. Then, the electric push rod 270 drives the connecting plate 260 to move, causing the connecting plate 260 to drive a set of racks 250 to move. The racks 250 drive the gears 240 to rotate, thereby causing another set of racks 250 to move relative to each other, so that the two sets of racks 250 drive... The U-shaped frames 280 on both sides move inward, and the pressure plate 290 keeps the spring steel plate 110 in a horizontal position, preventing one end from tilting up. The movement of the U-shaped frames 280 can center the spring steel plate 110 longitudinally. Then, the double-threaded screw 220 is tightened, and the clamping block 230 fixes the spring steel plate 110 for drilling. By centering the spring steel plate 110 in both directions, the offset during drilling can be better avoided, improving the applicability of the device.

[0029] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 and Figure 2 A spring steel plate 110 is placed on the top of the workbench 100, and the spring steel plate 110 is fixed by a clamping block 230.

[0030] Multiple sets of clamping blocks 230 can better clamp and fix the spring steel plate 110, preventing it from shaking during drilling.

[0031] Please refer to this carefully. Figures 2 to 4 The two sets of movable plates 210 are slidably connected to guide shafts 211 on both sides inside. The end of the bidirectional threaded screw 220 is fixed with a knob 221. The U-shaped frame 280 is slidably connected to both sides of the top of the workbench 100. The pressure plate 290 is fixed with a slider 291 on one side. The inner side of the U-shaped frame 280 is provided with a groove 292 for the slider 291 to move.

[0032] By setting the guide shaft 211, the moving plate 210 can be made more stable when moving. By setting the knob 221, it is easy to turn the bidirectional threaded screw 220. By the cooperation of the slider 291 and the slide groove 292, the pressure plate 290 can better abut against the top sides of the spring steel plate 110.

[0033] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 3 The collection component 300 includes a horizontal plate 310 attached to one side of the workbench 100. Two round shafts 320 are fixed on one side of the horizontal plate 310. A collection frame 330 is fixed at one end of the two round shafts 320 away from the horizontal plate 310. The bottom end of the moving plate 210 and the top end of the collection frame 330 are at the same horizontal position.

[0034] The movement of the movable plate 210 can push the debris that falls during drilling into the collection frame 330 for collection, improving the cleanliness of the workbench 100. By pulling the horizontal plate 310, the round shaft 320 can move the collection frame 330 out of the workbench 100, making it easier to clean the collected debris.

[0035] In use, place the spring steel plate 110 on the workbench 100, turn the knob 221 to make the double-sided threaded screw 220 drive the moving plates 210 on both sides to move relative to each other until the clamping blocks 230 on both sides are in contact with the sides of the spring steel plate 110, achieving horizontal centering. Then, the electric push rod 270 drives the U-shaped frames 280 on both sides to move inward. The pressure plate 290 can keep the spring steel plate 110 in a horizontal position to prevent one end from tilting up. The movement of the U-shaped frame 280 can keep the spring steel plate 110 in a vertical center. Then tighten the double-sided threaded screw 220 to make the clamping blocks 230 The spring steel plate 110 is fixed for drilling operations. By centering the spring steel plate 110 in both directions, the deviation during drilling can be better avoided, improving the applicability of the device. The movement of the moving plate 210 can push the debris falling during drilling into the collection frame 330 for collection, improving the cleanliness of the workbench 100. By pulling the horizontal plate 310, the round shaft 320 moves the collection frame 330 out of the workbench 100, making it easier to clean the collected debris. The parts of this device not mentioned are the same as or can be implemented using existing technology.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A positioning fixture for machining automotive leaf springs, comprising a worktable (100), characterized in that: The workbench (100) is provided with clamping and positioning components (200) on both sides of the top end, and a collection component (300) is slidably connected inside the workbench (100); The clamping and positioning assembly (200) includes two sets of movable plates (210) slidably connected to the front and rear ends of the worktable (100). The two sets of movable plates (210) are rotatably connected by a bidirectional threaded screw (220), and clamping blocks (230) are fixed on both sides of the top of the movable plates (210). A base rod (241) is rotatably connected inside the worktable (100), and a gear (240) is fixed to the top of the surface of the base rod (241). Both the front and rear sides are provided with meshing racks (250), and one end of each set of racks (250) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped frame (280). A connecting plate (260) is fixed to the front end of one set of racks (250). An electric push rod (270) is installed on the front end face of the workbench (100) on one side of the connecting plate (260). A pressure plate (290) is slidably connected to the inner side of the U-shaped frame (280), and a limit spring (2910) is installed at the top of the pressure plate (290).

2. The automotive leaf spring machining positioning fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring steel plate (110) is placed on the top of the workbench (100), and the spring steel plate (110) is fixed by a clamping block (230).

3. The automotive leaf spring machining positioning fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sets of movable plates (210) are slidably connected to guide shafts (211) on both sides inside, and a knob (221) is fixed at the end of the bidirectional threaded screw (220).

4. The automotive leaf spring machining positioning fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped frame (280) is slidably connected to both sides of the top of the workbench (100).

5. The automotive leaf spring machining positioning fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slider (291) is fixed on one side of the pressure plate (290), and a groove (292) for the slider (291) to move is provided on the inner side of the U-shaped frame (280).

6. The automotive leaf spring machining positioning fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection assembly (300) includes a horizontal plate (310) attached to one side of the workbench (100), with two round shafts (320) fixed on one side of the horizontal plate (310), and a collection frame (330) fixed at one end of the two sets of round shafts (320) away from the horizontal plate (310).

7. The automotive leaf spring machining positioning fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the movable plate (210) and the top of the collection frame (330) are at the same horizontal position.

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    CN218363525U