Locking jig

By designing a locking fixture that includes a base, slide rail, and locking unit, the automatic flipping and locking of screws on different sides of the product is realized, which solves the problem of low production efficiency caused by the need for multiple operations in existing fixtures, improves production efficiency, and reduces the difficulty of operation.

CN223617599UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02JIANGSU HIRAIN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423258959.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When screws need to be fastened to different sides of a product, existing fixtures require multiple processes and operations, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

A locking fixture was designed, including a base, a slide rail, a locking unit, and a slider. Through the rotatable connection between the slider and the locking unit, combined with the cooperation of the slide rail and the slider, the automatic flipping and locking of different locking surfaces of the product can be achieved, reducing disassembly steps.

Benefits of technology

It improved production efficiency, simplified operating procedures, reduced operational difficulty and time, and lowered product quality risks.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a locking jig which comprises a base, a sliding rail, a locking unit and a sliding block. The sliding rail is installed on the base. And the locking unit is provided with a workpiece mounting position for accommodating a product. And the sliding block is in sliding fit with the sliding rail, and the sliding block is rotatably connected with the locking unit, so that different locking surfaces of the product mounted on the workpiece mounting position face an operator. When a screw needs to be installed on a product, the product is installed on the workpiece installation position of the locking unit, firstly, one locking face of the product faces an operator, and the operator installs a connecting piece. According to the locking jig, product installation is achieved through the locking unit, the locking unit is rotatably connected with the sliding block, meanwhile, rotation of the locking unit is achieved through cooperation of the sliding rail and the sliding block, and installation of the connecting pieces on different locking faces can be achieved without disassembling the product, so that the locking efficiency is improved. The locking jig provided by the utility model can improve the production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of locking equipment technology, and in particular to a locking fixture. Background Technology

[0002] When fastening connectors (such as screws) to a product, if the screws to be fastened are on different sides of the product (e.g., screw holes on both the front and rear sides of a radar), it is usually necessary to divide the process into multiple steps using multiple fixtures. This involves using multiple fixtures to fasten the screws on different sides of the product. However, each time a connector is fastened, multiple fixtures are required, which is inconvenient and increases the number of times the connector needs to be picked up and put down. Furthermore, the product must be locked onto the fixture each time, resulting in low production efficiency. Therefore, how to improve production efficiency is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a locking fixture that can improve production efficiency.

[0004] This application provides a locking fixture, comprising:

[0005] Base;

[0006] A slide rail, which is mounted on the base;

[0007] A locking unit, wherein the locking unit is provided with a workpiece mounting position for accommodating the product;

[0008] The slider is slidably engaged with the slide rail and rotatably connected to the locking unit so that different locking surfaces of the product installed on the workpiece mounting position face the operator.

[0009] Optionally, in the above-described locking fixture, the locking fixture further includes:

[0010] The unit has two upright plates and two slide rails. The two upright plates are located outside the two sliders, and the two slide rails are installed on the opposite outer sides of the locking unit.

[0011] The top plate has two ends connected to the base and the top plate respectively, and the two ends of the slide rail are connected to the base and the top plate respectively. The end of the top plate protrudes outward from the slide rail to form a limiting boss.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-mentioned locking fixture, the side of the slider is in contact with the side of the upright plate, and the slider slides along the side of the upright plate.

[0013] Optionally, in the above-mentioned locking fixture, the contact surfaces of the upright plate and the slider are planes.

[0014] Optionally, in the above-mentioned locking fixture, the locking unit includes:

[0015] A positioning base plate, used for mounting the product;

[0016] The limiting component is provided in at least two parts, which respectively limit the opposite sides of the product. The bottom end of the limiting component is connected to the positioning base plate, and the limiting component and the positioning base plate form the workpiece mounting position.

[0017] A top cover plate is used to lock the product in the workpiece mounting position.

[0018] Optionally, in the above-mentioned locking fixture, the top cover plate is detachably connected to the limiting member, or one end of the top cover plate is hinged to one of the limiting members, and the other end is connected to another limiting member by a fastener.

[0019] Optionally, in the above-mentioned locking fixture, the positioning base plate is provided with limiting holes for accommodating the positioning pins of the product, and the number and position of the limiting holes correspond one-to-one with the positioning pins of the product.

[0020] Optionally, in the above-mentioned locking fixture, the slider is provided with a bearing that cooperates with the slide rail.

[0021] Optionally, in the above-described locking fixture, the slider and the locking unit are rotatably connected via a flipping module, the flipping module comprising:

[0022] A first connecting block is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0023] The second connecting block is fixedly connected to the locking unit;

[0024] A pin is sleeved on the first connecting block and the second connecting block, and the first connecting block and the second connecting block are rotatably connected to the pin.

[0025] Optionally, in the above-described locking fixture, the first connecting block and the second connecting block are connected to the pin via bearings.

[0026] In the above technical solution, the locking fixture provided by this utility model includes a base, a slide rail, a locking unit, and a slider, with the slide rail mounted on the base. The locking unit has a workpiece mounting position for accommodating the product. The slider slides in cooperation with the slide rail, and the slider is rotatably connected to the locking unit so that different locking surfaces of the product mounted on the workpiece mounting position face the operator. When the product needs to be installed, the product is installed on the workpiece mounting position of the locking unit, first so that one locking surface of the product faces the operator, and the operator installs the connectors. After installation, the slider is slid upward along the slide rail, driving the locking unit and the product to move, while simultaneously rotating the locking unit and the product so that the other locking surface of the product faces the operator. The slider is then slid downward until the base supports the locking unit, and the operator again installs the connectors for the corresponding locking surface. Finally, after the connectors on the locking surfaces are installed, the product is removed from the locking unit.

[0027] As described above, the locking fixture provided in this application achieves product installation through a locking unit. The locking unit is rotatably connected to the slider, and the locking unit rotates through the cooperation of the slide rail and the slider. This allows for the installation of connecting parts on different locking surfaces without disassembling the product. Therefore, the locking fixture provided in this application can improve production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a front view of the locking fixture provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a side view of the locking fixture provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] in Figure 1-2 In the middle: 1-base, 2-positioning base plate, 3-support seat, 4-top cover plate, 5-fastener, 6-top plate, 7-slide rail, 8-vertical plate, 9-slider, 10-support leg, 11-flipping module, 12-limiting hole, 13-limiting component, 14-locking unit. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The core of this utility model is to provide a locking fixture that can improve production efficiency.

[0033] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0035] In one specific embodiment, the locking fixture provided by this utility model includes a base 1, a slide rail 7, a locking unit 14, and a slider 9. The slide rail 7 is mounted on the base 1. The locking unit 14 has a workpiece mounting position for accommodating the product. The slider 9 is slidably engaged with the slide rail 7, and the slider 9 is rotatably connected to the locking unit 14 so that different locking surfaces of the product mounted on the workpiece mounting position face the operator. The base 1 supports the locking unit 14 and the slider 9, providing support for them.

[0036] To improve the sliding stability of the locking unit 14, preferably, two slide rails 7 are provided. The two slide rails 7 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the locking unit 14.

[0037] Specifically, the slide rail 7 can be a cylindrical structure, and the slider 9 is a block with a cylindrical hole in the middle.

[0038] When screws need to be installed on the product, install the product in the workpiece mounting position of the locking unit 14, first ensuring that one of the product's locking surfaces faces the operator. Specifically, the operator can be a worker or a robotic arm. The operator then installs the screws. After installation, slide the slider 9 upwards along the slide rail 7, moving the locking unit 14 and the product. Simultaneously, rotate the locking unit 14 and the product so that the other locking surface faces the operator. Then slide the slider 9 downwards until the base 1 supports the locking unit 14, and the operator again installs the screws on the corresponding locking surfaces. Finally, once all screws on the locking surfaces are installed, remove the product from the locking unit 14.

[0039] As can be seen from the above description, in the locking fixture provided in the specific embodiment of this application, the product is installed through the locking unit 14. The locking unit 14 is rotatably connected to the slider 9. At the same time, the rotation of the locking unit 14 is achieved through the cooperation of the slide rail 7 and the slider 9. This allows the installation of screws on different locking surfaces without disassembling the product. Therefore, the locking fixture provided in this application can improve production efficiency.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, the locking fixture further includes a vertical plate 8 and a top plate 6. Two vertical plates 8 and two slide rails 7 are provided. The two vertical plates 8 are located outside the two sliders 9, and the two slide rails 7 are installed on opposite outer sides of the locking unit 14. The two ends of the vertical plate 8 are connected to the base 1 and the top plate 6 respectively. Specifically, the top plate 6 and the vertical plate 8 are detachably connected.

[0041] The two ends of the slide rail 7 are connected to the base 1 and the top plate 6, respectively. The end of the top plate 6 protrudes outward from the slide rail 7 to form a limiting boss. Specifically, the ends of the two top plates 6 are close to each other relative to the two upright plates 8. By setting the top plates 6, the position of the slider 9 is limited, preventing the slider 9 from detaching from the slide rail 7 when sliding.

[0042] To ensure the slider 9 slides smoothly along a preset path, preferably, the side of the slider 9 is in contact with the side of the upright plate 8, and the slider 9 slides along the side of the upright plate 8. For ease of manufacturing, preferably, the contact surfaces of the upright plate 8 and the slider 9 are flat. In practical use, the upright plate 8 provides support for the installation of the slide rail 7.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, the locking unit 14 includes a positioning base plate 2, limiting members 13, and a top cover plate 4. The positioning base plate 2 is used to install the product. At least two limiting members 13 are provided, which respectively limit the opposite sides of the product. The bottom end of the limiting member 13 is connected to the positioning base plate 2, and a workpiece mounting position is formed between the limiting member 13 and the positioning base plate 2.

[0044] Preferably, multiple limiting components 13 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the product centerline.

[0045] The top cover plate 4 is used to lock the product in the workpiece mounting position. The top cover plate 4 is used to fix the product. After the product is positioned, the top cover plate 4 is fastened to the limiting member 13 to complete the product positioning and fixing.

[0046] In one embodiment, the top cover 4 is detachably connected to the limiting member 13. For example, the top cover 4 is connected to the limiting member 13 by threaded fasteners or snap-fits. When it is necessary to place or remove the product, the top cover 4 is separated from the limiting member 13.

[0047] In another specific embodiment, one end of the top cover 4 is hinged to a limiting member 13, and the other end is connected to another limiting member 13 via a fastener 5. Specifically, the fastener 5 can be a threaded fastener or a snap-fit. When it is necessary to pick up or put down the product, it is flipped around the hinge position between the top cover 4 and the limiting member 13.

[0048] In another specific embodiment, the positioning base plate 2 is provided with limiting holes 12 for accommodating the positioning pins of the product. The number and position of the limiting holes 12 correspond one-to-one with the positioning pins of the product. The positioning base plate 2 is used to support the product and provide positioning for the product. During specific assembly, the positioning holes on the positioning base plate 2 cooperate with the positioning pins on the product for positioning. Specifically, the size and position of the limiting holes 12 are determined according to the size and position of the positioning pins on the product, and this application does not impose specific limitations.

[0049] In one specific embodiment, the locking fixture further includes a support base 3, which is mounted on the base 1 and whose top end can support the bottom end of the positioning base plate 2. Specifically, preferably, at least two support bases 3 are provided. When the locking unit 14 is flipped, preferably, the support base 3 can support the product and prevent the product with screws from interfering with other structures when flipped to the bottom position.

[0050] To facilitate smooth sliding of the slider 9, preferably, the slider 9 is equipped with a bearing that cooperates with the slide rail 7. Specifically, the bearing embedded in the slider 9 is used to lock the product along the slide rail 7 when the locking unit 14 is flipped. Specifically, it drives the product to move up and down.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, the locking fixture further includes a support leg 10, which is installed at the bottom end of the base 1. The support leg 10 has one or at least two support legs. When there are at least two support legs 10, the support legs 10 are arranged in an array.

[0052] Based on the above solutions, the slider 9 and the locking unit 14 are rotatably connected via the flip module 11. The flip module 11 includes a first connecting block, a second connecting block, a pin, and a locking fixture. The first connecting block is fixedly connected to the slider 9, and the second connecting block is fixedly connected to the locking unit 14. Specifically, the second connecting block is installed on the positioning base plate 2 at the end away from the limiting member 13.

[0053] A pin is sleeved on the first connecting block and the second connecting block, and the first and second connecting blocks are rotatably connected to the pin. To facilitate the flipping of the locking unit 14, preferably, the first and second connecting blocks are connected to the pin via bearings. For example, both the first and second connecting blocks are connected to the pin via bearings.

[0054] Specifically, the pin or the first connecting block and the second connecting block are embedded with bearings to enable the locking unit 14 to rotate freely 360°. In use, this allows the surface of the product that needs to be locked to face upwards, facilitating the screw locking action.

[0055] To facilitate understanding, the following describes the use of a locking fixture. First, place the product on the positioning base plate 2 to achieve product positioning. Then, cover the top cover plate 4, which is locked to the limiting member 13 by a snap-fit ​​mechanism to fix the product. Since the screws to be locked are on the front and back sides, first rotate the locking unit 14 forward 90°. While rotating the locking unit 14, the slider 9 moves upward along the slide rail 7. After rotation, the locking unit 14 and the product stand on the fixture base 1, and the screw locking surface changes from the front side to the top side for screw locking. After screw locking on this plane, rotate the fixture backward 180°. While rotating, the slide rail 7 moves back and forth on the fixture column. After rotation, the locking unit 14 and the product stand on the base 1 for screw locking on the other side. After screw locking on the other side, rotate the locking unit 14 backward 90° to make the product horizontal, open the top cover plate 4, and remove the product.

[0056] The locking fixture provided in this application, while meeting product positioning requirements, enables simultaneous locking of screws on different sides, reducing operational difficulty, minimizing operator fatigue, shortening operation time, improving production efficiency, reducing product quality risks, and facilitating widespread adoption.

[0057] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0058] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A locking fixture, characterized in that, include: Base (1); Slide rail (7), the slide rail (7) is mounted on the base (1); Locking unit (14), the locking unit (14) is provided with a workpiece mounting position for accommodating the product; The slider (9) is slidably engaged with the slide rail (7) and is rotatably connected to the locking unit (14) so ​​that different locking surfaces of the product installed on the workpiece mounting position face the operator.

2. The locking fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking fixture also includes: The upright plate (8) and the slide rail (7) are provided in two. The two upright plates (8) are located outside the two sliders (9), and the two slide rails (7) are installed on the opposite sides of the locking unit (14). The top plate (6) and the two ends of the upright plate (8) are respectively connected to the base (1) and the top plate (6), and the two ends of the slide rail (7) are respectively connected to the base (1) and the top plate (6). The end of the top plate (6) protrudes outward from the slide rail (7) to form a limiting boss.

3. The locking fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side of the slider (9) is in contact with the side of the upright plate (8), and the slider (9) slides along the side of the upright plate (8).

4. The locking fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, The contact surfaces of the vertical plate (8) and the slider (9) are flat.

5. The locking fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking unit (14) includes: Positioning base plate (2), the positioning base plate (2) is used to install the product; Limiting member (13), at least two limiting members (13) are provided, which respectively limit the opposite sides of the product. The bottom end of the limiting member (13) is connected to the positioning base plate (2). The workpiece mounting position is formed between the limiting member (13) and the positioning base plate (2). Top cover (4) is used to lock the product in the workpiece mounting position.

6. The locking fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top cover (4) is detachably connected to the limiting member (13), or one end of the top cover (4) is hinged to one of the limiting members (13), and the other end is connected to another limiting member (13) by fasteners.

7. The locking fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning base plate (2) is provided with limiting holes (12) for accommodating the positioning pins of the product. The number and position of the limiting holes (12) correspond one-to-one with the positioning pins of the product.

8. The locking fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slider (9) is equipped with a bearing that cooperates with the slide rail (7).

9. The locking fixture according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The slider (9) and the locking unit (14) are rotatably connected via a flip module (11), the flip module (11) comprising: The first connecting block is fixedly connected to the slider (9); The second connecting block is fixedly connected to the locking unit (14); A pin is sleeved on the first connecting block and the second connecting block, and the first connecting block and the second connecting block are rotatably connected to the pin.

10. The locking fixture according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first connecting block and the second connecting block are connected to the pin shaft via bearings.