Assembly tool

Abstract

The assembly tool is provided with a first fixing groove and a second fixing groove which are formed in the horizontal direction in a spaced mode, the first fixing groove is used for installing a first to-be-assembled part, the second fixing groove is used for installing one end of a second to-be-assembled part, and the setting height of the second fixing groove is larger than that of the first fixing groove; and one end, far away from the second fixing groove, of the second to-be-assembled part can be lapped above the first to-be-assembled part. According to the assembly tool, the problem that an assembly hole between an existing instrument display screen and a steering column shield is difficult to position is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of assembly tool technology, and in particular to an assembly fixture. Background Technology

[0002] The instrument display screen is usually fixed to the steering column cover. In the existing assembly process, the steering column cover is first installed on the vehicle body, and the instrument display screen is then installed on the steering column cover after the steering column cover is assembled.

[0003] However, the instrument display and steering column cover need to be aligned with their corresponding mounting holes before they can be connected with fasteners. After the steering column cover is installed, the remaining installation space for the instrument display is usually quite small. This makes it difficult to position the mounting holes between the instrument display and the steering column cover, which in turn reduces installation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an assembly fixture to solve the problem of the difficulty in locating the assembly hole between the existing instrument display and the steering column cover.

[0005] The assembly fixture provided in this application has a first fixing groove and a second fixing groove spaced apart along the horizontal direction. The first fixing groove is used to install a first part to be assembled, and the second fixing groove is used to install one end of a second part to be assembled. The setting height of the second fixing groove is greater than the setting height of the first fixing groove, so that the end of the second part to be assembled away from the second fixing groove can overlap the top of the first part to be assembled.

[0006] In one embodiment, the opening of the first fixing groove is arranged facing upward so that the first component to be installed can be engaged in the first fixing groove, and the opening of the second fixing groove is arranged facing upward so that the second component to be installed can be engaged in the second fixing groove.

[0007] In one embodiment, the assembly fixture further includes a first suction cup component disposed on the inner wall of the first fixing groove. When the first part to be assembled is inserted into the first fixing groove, the first suction cup component can adhere to the surface of the first part to be assembled.

[0008] In one embodiment, the assembly fixture further includes a second suction cup component disposed on the inner wall of the second fixing groove. When the second part to be assembled is inserted into the second fixing groove, the second suction cup component can adhere to the surface of the second part to be assembled.

[0009] In one embodiment, the assembly fixture includes a first positioning part, a second positioning part, and a base. A first fixing groove is disposed on the first positioning part, a second fixing groove is disposed on the second positioning part, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are disposed above the base, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are arranged along a preset direction, and one or both of the first positioning part and the second positioning part are slidably connected to the base along the preset direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the base is provided with a groove extending along a preset direction, the first positioning part is provided with a first slider corresponding to the groove, the first slider and the groove can slide and engage along the preset direction, the second positioning part is provided with a second slider corresponding to the groove, the second slider and the groove can slide and engage along the preset direction.

[0011] In one embodiment, the base is provided with a plurality of limiting holes spaced apart along a preset direction. The first positioning part is provided with a first locking pin corresponding to the limiting hole. The first locking pin can be inserted into the corresponding limiting hole so that the first positioning part and the limiting hole at the corresponding position of the base are limited and engaged. The second positioning part is provided with a second locking pin corresponding to the limiting hole. The second locking pin can be inserted into the corresponding limiting hole so that the second positioning part and the limiting hole at the corresponding position of the base are limited and engaged.

[0012] In one embodiment, the assembly fixture further includes a support portion located above the base and disposed between the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion, so that the second part to be assembled can be pressed against the top of the support portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the assembly fixture further includes a lifting adjustment component disposed between the base and the support portion, the lifting adjustment component being capable of adjusting the vertical height of the support portion relative to the base.

[0014] In one embodiment, the lifting adjustment component is a cylinder component, with the cylinder body fixedly mounted on the base and the piston end of the cylinder component fixedly connected to the support portion.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the assembly fixture provided in this application allows for the assembly of the first and second parts to be assembled first, followed by the installation of the second part, which has the first part to be assembled, onto the vehicle body, thus completing the assembly of the first part to be assembled, the second part to be assembled, and the vehicle body. Furthermore, since the end of the second part to be assembled furthest from the second fixing slot can overlap the top of the first part to be assembled, the assembly pressure and gravity on the fasteners during top-down assembly are both along the vertical direction. This results in greater installation stability of the assembly fixture and prevents the first and second parts to be assembled from tilting.

[0016] Furthermore, due to the limiting effect of the first and second fixing grooves, the first and second parts to be installed will not rotate when the fasteners are tightened with a torque gun, thus avoiding injury to the operator's hands during the installation process.

[0017] As can be seen from the above, by first installing the first and second parts to be assembled using assembly fixtures, the assembly difficulty of the first and second parts to be assembled can be greatly reduced, and the assembly efficiency and stability of the first and second parts to be assembled can be improved. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an assembly tooling, a first component to be assembled, and a second component to be assembled, according to an embodiment provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the assembly structure of an assembly tooling, a first component to be assembled, and a second component to be assembled, according to an embodiment provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the assembly tooling provided in this application.

[0022] Reference numerals: 100, first positioning part; 110, first fixing groove; 200, second positioning part; 210, second fixing groove; 300, base; 400, support part; 500, first part to be installed; 510, first assembly hole; 600, second part to be installed; 610, second assembly hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The instrument display screen is usually fixed to the steering column cover. In the existing assembly process, the steering column cover is first installed on the vehicle body, and the instrument display screen is then installed on the steering column cover after the steering column cover is assembled.

[0024] However, the instrument display and steering column cover need to be aligned with their corresponding mounting holes before they can be connected with fasteners. After the steering column cover is installed, the remaining installation space for the instrument display is usually quite small. This makes it difficult to position the mounting holes between the instrument display and the steering column cover, which in turn reduces installation efficiency.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-3To address the difficulty in locating the mounting holes between the existing instrument display and the steering column cover, this application provides an assembly fixture. The assembly fixture has a first fixing groove 110 and a second fixing groove 210 spaced apart along the horizontal direction. The first fixing groove 110 is used to install a first component 500 (including but not limited to the instrument display and other displays), and the second fixing groove 210 is used to install one end of a second component 600 (including but not limited to the steering column cover and other mounting housings).

[0026] Furthermore, the setting height of the second fixing groove 210 is greater than the setting height of the first fixing groove 110, so that the end of the second component to be installed 600 away from the second fixing groove 210 can overlap the top of the first component to be installed 500.

[0027] During assembly, the first component 500 and the second component 600 are assembled by first installing the first component 500 into the first fixing groove 110, then installing one end of the second component 600 into the second fixing groove 210, and overlapping the other end above the first component 500. By moving the end of the second component 600 away from the second fixing groove 210, the first mounting hole 510 of the first component 500 and the second mounting hole 610 of the second component 600 are aligned. Finally, fasteners are sequentially inserted into the first mounting hole 510 and the second mounting hole 610 to complete the installation of the first component 500 and the second component 600.

[0028] With this configuration, the first component 500 and the second component 600 are assembled first, and then the second component 600, which has the first component 500 attached to it, is installed onto the vehicle body, thus completing the assembly of the first component 500, the second component 600, and the vehicle body. Furthermore, since the end of the second component 600 furthest from the second fixing slot 210 can overlap the top of the first component 500, the assembly pressure and gravity on the fasteners during top-down assembly are both along the vertical direction. This results in greater stability of the assembly fixture and prevents the first component 500 and the second component 600 from tilting.

[0029] Furthermore, due to the limiting effect of the first fixing groove 110 and the second fixing groove 210, the first part to be installed 500 and the second part to be installed 600 will not rotate when the fastener is tightened with a torque gun, thus avoiding injury to the operator's hands during the installation process.

[0030] As can be seen from the above, by first installing the first part 500 and the second part 600 to be assembled using assembly fixtures, the assembly difficulty of the first part 500 and the second part 600 to be assembled can be greatly reduced, and the assembly efficiency and assembly stability of the first part 500 and the second part 600 to be assembled can be improved.

[0031] To increase the installation stability of the first fixing groove 110 and the second fixing groove 210, in one embodiment, the first fixing groove 110 is designed with a contoured surface, that is, the shape of the first fixing groove 110 is the same as at least part of the outer shape of the first component to be installed 500, the shape of the second fixing groove 210 is the same as at least part of the outer shape of the second component to be installed 600, and the opening of the first fixing groove 110 is arranged facing upward, and the opening of the second fixing groove 210 is arranged facing upward, so that the first component to be installed 500 can be engaged in the first fixing groove 110, and the second component to be installed 600 can be engaged in the second fixing groove 210.

[0032] Specifically, the first fixing groove 110 may be arc-shaped, square, or other irregular shape to adapt to the surface shape of the first part to be installed 500, and the second fixing groove 210 may be arc-shaped, square, or other irregular shape to adapt to the surface shape of the second part to be installed 600.

[0033] However, this is not the only embodiment. In other embodiments, the first component to be installed 500 can be bound to the first fixing groove 110 using ropes, and the second component to be installed 600 can be bound to the second fixing groove 210 using ropes.

[0034] Furthermore, in one embodiment, a first suction cup (not shown) is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the first fixing groove 110. When the first part to be installed 500 is installed in the first fixing groove 110, the first suction cup can be adsorbed onto the surface of the first part to be installed 500 to prevent the first part to be installed 500 from sliding relative to the first fixing groove 110.

[0035] This greatly improves the installation and positioning capability of the first fixing groove 110 and enhances the assembly stability of the assembly tooling.

[0036] Correspondingly, in one embodiment, a second suction cup (not shown) is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the second fixing groove 210. When the second part to be installed 600 is installed in the second fixing groove 210, the second suction cup can be adsorbed onto the surface of the second part to be installed 600 to prevent the second part to be installed 600 from sliding relative to the second fixing groove 210.

[0037] This greatly improves the installation and positioning capability of the second fixing slot 210 and enhances the assembly stability of the assembly tooling.

[0038] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the assembly fixture includes a first positioning part 100, a second positioning part 200, and a base 300. A first fixing groove 110 is disposed on the first positioning part 100, and a second fixing groove 210 is disposed on the second positioning part 200. The first positioning part 100 and the second positioning part 200 are disposed above the base 300. The first positioning part 100 and the second positioning part 200 are arranged along a preset direction (which can be any direction in the horizontal direction). One or both of the first positioning part 100 and the second positioning part 200 are slidably connected to the base 300 along the preset direction.

[0039] With this configuration, the relative positions of the first fixing groove 110 and the second fixing groove 210 can be adjusted by moving the first positioning part 100 or the second positioning part 200 to adapt to the second part 600 to be installed with different lengths and shapes.

[0040] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the base 300 is provided with a groove (not shown) extending along a preset direction, the first positioning part 100 is provided with a first slider (not shown) corresponding to the groove, the first slider and the groove can slide and engage along the preset direction, and the second positioning part 200 is provided with a second slider (not shown) corresponding to the groove, the second slider and the groove can slide and engage along the preset direction.

[0041] This design simplifies the structure of the assembly tooling and reduces the difficulty of its processing.

[0042] In another embodiment, the base 300 is provided with a plurality of limiting holes (not shown) spaced apart along a preset direction. The first positioning part 100 is provided with a first locking post (not shown) corresponding to the limiting hole. The first locking post can be inserted into the corresponding limiting hole so that the limiting hole at the corresponding position of the first positioning part 100 and the base 300 are in a limiting engagement. The second positioning part 200 is provided with a second locking post (not shown) corresponding to the limiting hole. The second locking post can be inserted into the corresponding limiting hole so that the limiting hole at the corresponding position of the second positioning part 200 and the limiting hole at the corresponding position of the base 300 are in a limiting engagement.

[0043] With this configuration, the first positioning part 100 and the second positioning part 200 can not only adjust their relative positions to the base 300, but also have a high degree of stability in their connection with the base 300.

[0044] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the assembly fixture also includes a support part 400, which is located above the base 300 and between the first positioning part 100 and the second positioning part 200, so that the second part to be assembled 600 can be pressed against the support part 400.

[0045] With this configuration, the support part 400 can provide support for the second component 600 to be installed, preventing the first component 500 from being damaged due to excessive pressure.

[0046] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the assembly fixture also includes a lifting adjustment member (not shown), which is disposed between the base 300 and the support 400, and the lifting adjustment member is capable of adjusting the vertical height of the support 400 relative to the base 300.

[0047] Thus, when the height of the first component to be installed 500 is relatively high, the support part 400 can be raised by the lifting adjustment member, so that the end of the second component to be installed 600 near the first component to be installed 500 can be raised to fit the first component to be installed 500. Similarly, when the height of the first component to be installed 500 is relatively low, the support part 400 can be lowered by the lifting adjustment member, so that the end of the second component to be installed 600 near the first component to be installed 500 can be lowered to fit the first component to be installed 500.

[0048] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the lifting adjustment component is a cylinder component, with the cylinder body fixedly disposed on the base 300 and the piston end of the cylinder component fixedly connected to the support portion 400.

[0049] This greatly improves the adjustment efficiency of the lifting adjustment components.

[0050] However, this is not the only embodiment; in other embodiments, the lifting adjustment component may also be a motor component.

[0051] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0052] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

[0053] 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 based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 application.

[0054] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0055] 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0056] 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.

[0057] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0058] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

Claims

1. An assembly tooling, characterized in that, The device is provided with a first fixing groove (110) and a second fixing groove (210) spaced apart along the horizontal direction. The first fixing groove (110) is used to install a first component to be installed (500), and the second fixing groove (210) is used to install one end of a second component to be installed (600). The setting height of the second fixing groove (210) is greater than the setting height of the first fixing groove (110) so that the end of the second component to be installed (600) away from the second fixing groove (210) can overlap the top of the first component to be installed (500).

2. The assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fixing groove (110) is provided with its opening facing upward so that the first part to be installed (500) can be engaged in the first fixing groove (110), and the second fixing groove (210) is provided with its opening facing upward so that the second part to be installed (600) can be engaged in the second fixing groove (210).

3. The assembly fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a first suction cup component, which is disposed on the inner wall of the first fixing groove (110). When the first component to be installed (500) is inserted into the first fixing groove (110), the first suction cup component can be adsorbed onto the surface of the first component to be installed (500).

4. The assembly fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a second suction cup component, which is disposed on the inner wall of the second fixing groove (210). When the second part to be installed (600) is inserted into the second fixing groove (210), the second suction cup component can be adsorbed onto the surface of the second part to be installed (600).

5. The assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, It includes a first positioning part (100), a second positioning part (200), and a base (300). A first fixing groove (110) is disposed on the first positioning part (100), and a second fixing groove (210) is disposed on the second positioning part (200). The first positioning part (100) and the second positioning part (200) are disposed above the base (300). The first positioning part (100) and the second positioning part (200) are arranged along a preset direction. One or both of the first positioning part (100) and the second positioning part (200) are slidably connected to the base (300) along the preset direction.

6. The assembly fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base (300) is provided with a groove extending along a preset direction. The first positioning part (100) is provided with a first slider corresponding to the groove. The first slider and the groove can slide and cooperate along the preset direction. The second positioning part (200) is provided with a second slider corresponding to the groove. The second slider and the groove can slide and cooperate along the preset direction.

7. The assembly fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base (300) is provided with a plurality of limiting holes spaced apart along a preset direction. The first positioning part (100) is provided with a first locking post corresponding to the limiting hole. The first locking post can be inserted into the corresponding limiting hole so that the limiting hole at the corresponding position of the first positioning part (100) and the limiting hole at the corresponding position of the base (300) is in a limiting fit. The second positioning part (200) is provided with a second locking post corresponding to the limiting hole. The second locking post can be inserted into the corresponding limiting hole so that the limiting hole at the corresponding position of the second positioning part (200) and the limiting hole at the corresponding position of the base (300) is in a limiting fit.

8. The assembly fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a support portion (400), which is located above the base (300) and disposed between the first positioning portion (100) and the second positioning portion (200) so that the second part to be installed (600) can be pressed against the support portion (400).

9. The assembly fixture according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a lifting adjustment component, which is disposed between the base (300) and the support (400), and the lifting adjustment component can adjust the vertical height of the support (400) relative to the base (300).

10. The assembly fixture according to claim 9, characterized in that, The lifting adjustment component is a cylinder component, the cylinder body of the cylinder component is fixedly mounted on the base (300), and the piston end of the cylinder component is fixedly connected to the support part (400).

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