Clamping jaw for clamping brake calipers

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of brake caliper processing equipment, and provides a clamping jaw for clamping brake calipers, which comprises a driving device, a first clamping element and a second clamping element, the first clamping element and the second clamping element are in transmission connection with the driving device, the first clamping element is provided with a first clamping part matched with a mounting hole of the brake calipers, and the second clamping element is provided with a second clamping part matched with a mounting hole of the brake calipers. And the second clamping element is provided with a second clamping part matched with the side wall of the second side of the bayonet of the brake caliper. The clamping jaw for clamping the brake calipers is simple in structure, reasonable in design, better in clamping stability and better in universality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of brake caliper processing equipment, specifically to a clamp for holding brake calipers. Background Technology

[0002] In automated production lines, grippers are typically used to hold brake calipers and move them to a target position. However, existing grippers for holding brake calipers have the following drawbacks:

[0003] First, the clamping is unstable, which makes the brake caliper prone to falling off during the clamping process;

[0004] Secondly, its low versatility means that each product requires a different gripper design, resulting in higher costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a gripper for holding brake calipers, so as to solve or alleviate the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a clamping jaw for clamping a brake caliper, comprising a driving device and a first clamping element and a second clamping element that are pulsatorically connected to the driving device. The first clamping element is provided with a first clamping portion that mates with the mounting hole of the brake caliper, and the second clamping element is provided with a second clamping portion that mates with the side wall of the second side of the caliper's jaw.

[0007] Further, the first clamping element includes:

[0008] The first arm has a first end that is connected to the drive device and a second end that extends freely.

[0009] A transmission rod, the first end of which is fixedly connected to the second end of the first support arm, and the second end extending to the side of the second clamping element away from the first clamping element; and

[0010] A first clamping component is disposed at the second end of the transmission rod and fixedly connected to the transmission rod, and the first clamping part is disposed at the end of the first clamping component away from the first support arm.

[0011] Furthermore, the first clamping component is detachably connected to the transmission rod.

[0012] Further, the second clamping element comprises:

[0013] The second arm has a first end connected to the drive device and a second end that extends freely; and

[0014] The second clamping component is disposed at the second end of the second arm and located on the side of the second arm facing the first clamping element. Its first end is connected to the second arm and its second end extends freely. The second clamping part is disposed at the second end of the second clamping component.

[0015] Furthermore, the second clamping component is detachably connected to the second support arm.

[0016] Furthermore, the first clamping part is tapered so that it can be adapted to the mounting holes of various inner diameters.

[0017] Furthermore, the driving device is a gripper cylinder.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] The clamping jaws provided by this utility model for holding brake calipers involve a drive device that moves a first clamping element and a second clamping element during clamping. This causes the first clamping part to extend into the mounting hole and abut against the inner wall of the hole, while the second clamping part abuts against the side wall of the second side of the jaw, generating a clamping force to hold the brake caliper. Because the first clamping part is inserted into the mounting hole during clamping, and the brake caliper is supported through the interaction between the first clamping part and the inner wall of the mounting hole, rather than relying solely on the friction between the first and second clamping elements and the brake caliper for clamping, the stability of the clamping is improved. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a clamping jaw for holding a brake caliper provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the jaws used to hold the brake caliper is shown.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 100. Drive unit; 210. First support arm; 220. Transmission rod; 230. First clamping component; 231. First clamping part; 310. Second support arm; 320. Second clamping component; 321. Second clamping part; 400. First base; 500. Second base; 600. Caliper body; 610. Bayonet; 620. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides a gripper for holding a brake caliper, wherein the brake caliper includes a caliper body 600, the caliper body 600 has a slot 610 for installing brake pads, and the side wall of the first side of the slot 610 has a mounting hole 620 for installing a piston assembly.

[0032] The gripper includes a drive unit 100 and a first gripping element and a second gripping element that are drive-connected to the drive unit 100.

[0033] The drive unit 100 is used to drive the first clamping element and the second clamping element to move closer or further apart to clamp or release the brake caliper. Optionally, the drive assembly is a gripper cylinder.

[0034] The first clamping element has a first clamping portion 231 that mates with the mounting hole 620. The second clamping element has a second clamping portion 321 that mates with the side wall of the second side of the bayonet 610.

[0035] During clamping, the drive device 100 drives the first clamping element and the second clamping element to move, so that the first clamping part 231 extends into the mounting hole 620 and abuts against the inner wall of the mounting hole 620, and the second clamping part 321 abuts against the side wall of the second side of the bayonet 610, generating a clamping force to clamp the brake caliper.

[0036] During the clamping process, the first clamping part 231 is inserted into the mounting hole 620. The brake caliper is supported by the interaction between the first clamping part 231 and the inner wall of the mounting hole 620, rather than relying solely on the friction between the first and second clamping elements and the brake caliper to clamp the brake caliper. This results in higher clamping stability.

[0037] During placement, the drive assembly drives the first clamping element and the second clamping element to move, causing the first clamping part 231 to move out of the mounting hole 620 and the second clamping part 321 to separate from the side wall of the second side of the bayonet 610, thereby achieving the purpose of releasing the brake caliper.

[0038] like Figure 2As shown, the first clamping element includes a first arm 210, a transmission rod 220, and a first clamping component 230.

[0039] The first end of the first arm 210 is connected to the drive device 100 via a transmission, and the second end extends freely. Specifically, the first end of the first arm 210 is fixedly connected to the first base 400, and the first base 400 is connected to the drive device 100 via a transmission.

[0040] The first end of the transmission rod 220 is fixedly connected to the second end of the first support arm 210, and the second end extends to the side of the second clamping element away from the first clamping element. A first clamping component 230 is disposed at the second end of the transmission rod 220 and fixedly connected to the transmission rod 220. Examples of non-removable connections include welding and interference fits, while removable connections include threaded connections. A first clamping portion 231 is disposed at the end of the first clamping component 230 away from the first support arm 210.

[0041] The second clamping element includes a second arm 310 and a second clamping component 320.

[0042] The first end of the second arm 310 is connected to the drive device 100 via a transmission, and the second end extends freely. Specifically, the first end of the second arm 310 is fixedly connected to the second base 500, and the second base 500 is connected to the drive device 100 via a transmission.

[0043] The second clamping component 320 is disposed at the second end of the second support arm 310 and located on the side of the second support arm 310 facing the first clamping element. The first end of the second clamping component 320 is fixedly connected to the second support arm 310 and the second end extends freely. The second clamping part 321 is disposed at the second end of the second clamping component 320.

[0044] Preferably, the first clamping part 231 is tapered so that it can be adapted to mounting holes 620 with various inner diameters, thereby improving its versatility.

[0045] Since the number of brake calipers that a single first clamping component 230 can accommodate is ultimately limited, it is preferable that the first clamping component 230 is detachably connected to the transmission rod 220 (e.g., threaded connection) so that the corresponding first clamping component 230 can be replaced according to the size of the mounting hole 620 of the target brake caliper, thereby further improving its versatility.

[0046] Since the movement of the gripper cylinder is limited, the width of the jaw 610 that can be adapted to by the single first gripper 230 and the second gripper 320 is limited. Therefore, preferably, the second gripper 320 and the second support arm 310 are detachably connected (e.g., threaded connection) so that the second gripper 320 of different lengths can be replaced according to the width of the target brake caliper jaw 610, thereby further improving its versatility.

[0047] Numerous specific details are set forth in this specification. However, it will be understood that embodiments of this invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gripper for holding a brake caliper, comprising a drive unit (100) and a first gripping element and a second gripping element pulverizedly connected to said drive unit (100), characterized in that, The first clamping element is provided with a first clamping part (231) that mates with the mounting hole (620) of the brake caliper, and the second clamping element is provided with a second clamping part (321) that mates with the side wall of the second side of the jaw (610) of the brake caliper.

2. The gripper for holding a brake caliper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamping element includes: The first arm (210) has a first end connected to the drive device (100) for transmission and a second end that extends freely. A transmission rod (220), the first end of which is fixedly connected to the second end of the first support arm (210), and the second end extending to the side of the second clamping element away from the first clamping element; and A first clamping component (230) is disposed at the second end of the transmission rod (220) and fixedly connected to the transmission rod (220), and a first clamping part (231) is disposed at the end of the first clamping component (230) away from the first support arm (210).

3. The gripper for holding a brake caliper according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first clamping component (230) is detachably connected to the transmission rod (220).

4. The gripper for holding a brake caliper according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The second clamping element includes: The second arm (310) has a first end connected to the drive device (100) and a second end that extends freely; and The second clamping component (320) is disposed at the second end of the second support arm (310) and located on the side of the second support arm (310) facing the first clamping element. Its first end is connected to the second support arm (310) and its second end extends freely. The second clamping part (321) is disposed at the second end of the second clamping component (320).

5. The gripper for holding a brake caliper according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second clamping component (320) is detachably connected to the second support arm (310).

6. The gripper for holding a brake caliper according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 5, characterized in that, The first clamping part (231) is tapered so that it can be adapted to the mounting hole (620) with a variety of inner diameters.

7. The gripper for holding a brake caliper according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive device (100) is a gripper cylinder.

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