Clamping device for sponge processing

By using a hydraulically driven clamping plate and positioning pin structure, the problem of misalignment caused by insufficient friction in sponge processing is solved, achieving stable clamping and reduced wear in sponge processing.

CN223617837UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02JIANGMEN YAFO MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422709816.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In current sponge processing, clamping methods rely on friction or increase wear, which makes the sponge prone to shifting during processing and affects processing stability.

Method used

The side clamps and positioning pins are driven by a hydraulic telescopic cylinder. The opening and closing of the side clamps are controlled by the hydraulic system, and the positioning pins are used to assist in clamping the sponge. Combined with the airbag, the extension and retraction of the positioning pins are controlled to achieve stable clamping.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of sponge processing, avoids deviation during processing due to its light weight and softness, and reduces clamping losses.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamping device for sponge processing. The clamping device comprises a side clamping plate, a positioning mechanism, a hydraulic telescopic cylinder, a working table top and a hinge. The two sides of the working table are correspondingly connected with one sides of the side clamping plates through hinges respectively, and the lower portion of the working table and one sides of the side clamping plates are connected with positioning mechanisms; and the positioning mechanism of the side clamping plate is connected with a rack connected below the working table through a hydraulic telescopic cylinder. The positioning unit is additionally arranged on the basis of a clamping basic structure, the sponge clamped by the clamping device is reinforced in an auxiliary mode through the positioning needle, the sponge machining process is more stable, and the situation that due to light weight and softness, accidental deviation occurs in the machining process is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a clamping device, specifically a clamping device for sponge processing. Background Technology

[0002] Sponges have a wide range of uses in daily life. The manufacturing process of sponges can be roughly divided into the milky stage, the initiation stage, cutting, drying, and finished product. In the current sponge cutting process, the sponge needs to be clamped. Because sponges are porous and soft, the clamping is achieved by the friction between the sponge itself and the clamping plate after contact, or by clamping in a way that increases wear and tear to facilitate processing. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a clamping device for sponge processing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A clamping device for sponge processing includes a side clamping plate, a positioning mechanism, a hydraulic telescopic cylinder, a worktable, and hinges; the two sides of the worktable are respectively connected to one side of the side clamping plate via hinges, and the positioning mechanism is connected to the bottom of the worktable and one side of the side clamping plate; the positioning mechanism of the side clamping plate is connected to the frame connected to the bottom of the worktable via the hydraulic telescopic cylinder.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: both the side clamp and the worktable are welded with slots for engaging the positioning mechanism. Threaded through holes can be opened on the slots, and the positioning mechanism inside the slots is secured by the cooperation of bolts with the threaded through holes.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a bearing seat A is fixedly connected to one side of the slot on the side clamp plate, the bearing seat A is rotatably connected to one end of the hydraulic telescopic cylinder via a shaft, the other end of the hydraulic telescopic cylinder is rotatably connected to a bearing seat B via a shaft, the bearing seat B is fixedly connected to the slider, the slider is slidably connected to the track, and the track is fixedly connected to the frame connected below the worktable.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the positioning mechanism includes a baffle, guide rod A, positioning pin fixing plate, airbag, guide rod B, positioning pin, spring, and mechanism support. The four corners of the positioning pin fixing plate are slidably connected to the guide rod B, and the two ends of the guide rod B are fixedly connected to the mechanism support. One side of the positioning pin fixing plate is vertically fixedly connected to the tails of several positioning pins, with the tips of the positioning pins facing the sponge to be clamped. Both the side clamping plate and the worktable surface are provided with inlet and outlet holes for the extension and retraction of the positioning pins. An airbag is provided between the other side of the positioning pin fixing plate and one side of the mechanism support. One end of the guide rod A is also fixedly connected to the other side of the positioning pin fixing plate. The other end of the guide rod A passes through the mechanism support and is fixedly connected to the baffle. A spring is provided between the baffle and the mechanism support, and the spring is sleeved outside the guide rod A. The function of the spring is that after the pressure inside the airbag is gone, the spring's restoring force causes the positioning pin fixing plate to retract, and the positioning pins to retract into the mechanism support.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the airbags are multiple and connected in series by pipes, and pressure valves, exhaust valves and inflation nozzles are installed on the pipes connecting the air sources of the airbags.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by adding a positioning unit to the basic clamping structure, and using positioning pins to reinforce the sponge clamped by the clamping device, the sponge processing is made more stable without increasing wear and tear, and the sponge is prevented from accidentally shifting during processing due to its light weight and softness. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a clamping device for sponge processing where the side clamping plate is erected for auxiliary clamping.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal side clamping plate in a clamping device for sponge processing. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0014] Please see Figures 1-2In this embodiment of the present invention, a clamping device for sponge processing includes a side clamping plate 1, a positioning mechanism 2, a bearing seat A3, a hydraulic telescopic cylinder 4, a bearing seat B5, a track 6, a worktable 7, a slot 16, and a hinge 17. The two sides of the worktable 7 are respectively connected to one side of the side clamping plate 1 via hinges 17. The positioning mechanism 2 is connected to both the bottom of the worktable 7 and one side of the side clamping plate 1. The positioning mechanism 2 of the side clamping plate 1 is connected to a frame connected to the bottom of the worktable 7 via the hydraulic telescopic cylinder 4. The hydraulic telescopic cylinder 4 is extended and retracted by a hydraulic system to achieve the vertical and horizontal positioning of the side clamping plate 1 relative to the worktable 7, thus meeting different usage requirements. Specifically, when the side clamping plate 1 is vertical, it can assist in clamping the sponge to be processed.

[0015] Both the side clamping plate 1 and the worktable surface 7 are welded with slots 16 for engaging the positioning mechanism 2. Threaded through holes can be opened on the slots 16, and the positioning mechanism 2 is secured within the slots 16 by the cooperation of bolts with the threaded through holes.

[0016] One side of the slot 16 on the side clamping plate 1 is fixedly connected to the bearing seat A3. The bearing seat A3 is rotatably connected to one end of the hydraulic telescopic cylinder 4 via a shaft. The other end of the hydraulic telescopic cylinder 4 is rotatably connected to the bearing seat B5 via a shaft. The bearing seat B5 is fixedly connected to the slider. The slider is slidably connected to the rail 6. The rail 6 is fixedly connected to the frame connected below the worktable 7.

[0017] The positioning mechanism 2 includes a baffle 8, a guide rod A9, a positioning pin fixing plate 10, an airbag 11, a guide rod B12, a positioning pin 13, a spring 14, and a mechanism support 15. The four corners of the positioning pin fixing plate 10 are slidably connected to the guide rod B12, and the two ends of the guide rod B12 are fixedly connected to the mechanism support 15. One side of the positioning pin fixing plate 10 is vertically fixedly connected to the tails of several positioning pins 13, with the tips of the positioning pins 13 facing the sponge to be clamped. Both the side clamping plate 1 and the worktable surface 7 are provided with inlet and outlet holes for the extension and retraction of the positioning pins 13. The diameter of the inlet and outlet holes can be much larger than the maximum diameter of the positioning pins 13 to facilitate production. An airbag 11 is provided between the other side of the positioning pin fixing plate 10 and one side of the mechanism support 15. Multiple airbags 11 can be connected in series through pipes, and pressure valves, exhaust valves, and inflation nozzles are installed on the pipes connecting the airbags to the air sources to facilitate the air pressure control of the airbags 11, thereby controlling the extension of the positioning pins 13.

[0018] The positioning pin 13 is made of plastic and can be replaced if it breaks during processing.

[0019] The other side of the positioning pin fixing plate 10 is also fixedly connected to one end of the guide rod A9. The other end of the guide rod A9 passes through the mechanism bracket 15 and is fixedly connected to the baffle 8. A spring 14 is provided between the baffle 8 and the mechanism bracket 15, and the spring 14 is sleeved outside the guide rod A9. The function of the spring 14 is to allow the positioning pin fixing plate 10 to retract after the airbag 11 is depressurized, and to allow the positioning pin 13 to be retracted into the mechanism bracket 15, so as to facilitate the disassembly of the positioning mechanism 2.

[0020] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clamping device for sponge processing, comprising a side clamping plate (1), a positioning mechanism (2), a hydraulic telescopic cylinder (4), a worktable (7), and a hinge (17), characterized in that, The two sides of the worktable (7) are respectively connected to one side of the side clamp (1) via hinges (17). The bottom of the worktable (7) and one side of the side clamp (1) are both connected to a positioning mechanism (2). The positioning mechanism (2) of the side clamp (1) is connected to the frame connected to the bottom of the worktable (7) via a hydraulic telescopic cylinder (4).

2. The clamping device for sponge processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the side clamp (1) and the worktable (7) are welded with slots (16) for engaging the positioning mechanism (2). Threaded through holes can be opened on the slots (16), and the positioning mechanism (2) in the slots (16) is secured by the cooperation of bolts with the threaded through holes.

3. The clamping device for sponge processing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The side of the side clamp (1) is fixedly connected to the bearing seat A (3) on one side of the slot (16). The bearing seat A (3) is rotatably connected to one end of the hydraulic telescopic cylinder (4) via a shaft. The other end of the hydraulic telescopic cylinder (4) is rotatably connected to the bearing seat B (5) via a shaft. The bearing seat B (5) is fixedly connected to the slider. The slider is slidably connected to the track (6). The track (6) is fixedly connected to the frame connected below the worktable (7).

4. The clamping device for sponge processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism (2) includes a baffle (8), a guide rod A (9), a positioning pin fixing plate (10), an airbag (11), a guide rod B (12), a positioning pin (13), a spring (14), and a mechanism support (15). The four corners of the positioning pin fixing plate (10) are slidably connected to the guide rod B (12), and the two ends of the guide rod B (12) are fixedly connected to the mechanism support (15). The tails of several positioning pins (13) are vertically fixedly connected to one side of the positioning pin fixing plate (10). The tips of the positioning pins (13) are set towards the sponge to be clamped, and the side clamping plate (1) and the worktable (7) are both provided with inlet and outlet holes for the extension and retraction of the positioning pins (13). An airbag (11) is provided between the other side of the positioning pin fixing plate (10) and one side of the mechanism bracket (15); the other side of the positioning pin fixing plate (10) is also fixedly connected to one end of the guide rod A (9), the other end of the guide rod A (9) passes through the mechanism bracket (15) and is fixedly connected to the baffle (8), a spring (14) is provided between the baffle (8) and the mechanism bracket (15), and the spring (14) is sleeved outside the guide rod A (9). The function of the spring (14) is to use the restoring force of the spring (14) to retract the positioning pin fixing plate (10) after there is no pressure in the airbag (11), and to make the positioning pin (13) retract into the mechanism bracket (15).

5. The clamping device for sponge processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The airbags (11) are multiple and connected in series by pipes, and pressure valves, exhaust valves and inflation nozzles are installed on the pipes connecting the air sources of the airbags (11).