Quick-change tool mechanism for closing up pipe

By using an external closing drive mechanism and quick-change positioning pin technology, the problem of the difficulty in quickly replacing existing pipe closing mechanisms is solved, enabling rapid adaptation and efficient processing of pipe closing tooling, and meeting the diverse needs of automated production lines.

CN223642644UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09RULAMATE AUTOMATIC TECHN SUZHOU
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423189558.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

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Technical Problem

Existing pipe end-closing mechanisms are difficult to disassemble and replace quickly during use, cannot adapt to more processing shapes, resulting in low processing efficiency and inability to meet the rapid switching requirements of automated production lines.

Method used

An external closing drive mechanism is used to drive the internal closing fixture to retract inward, and quick change is achieved through positioning pins and quick-release screws. Combined with multiple sets of closing fixtures to adapt to different cross-sectional shapes, it meets the needs of rapid product changeover in automated production lines.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid replacement and adaptation of pipe end-closing fixtures, improving the processing efficiency and flexibility of automated production lines and meeting the processing needs of different products.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipe closing-up quick-change tool mechanism which comprises a tool quick-change plate, a lower clamp supporting frame is installed at the upper end of the tool quick-change plate, a closing-up clamp is installed at the upper end of the lower clamp supporting frame, an upper clamp supporting frame is installed at the upper end of the closing-up clamp, and a positioning column is installed at the upper end of the upper clamp supporting frame. A limiting frame is installed at the top of the positioning column, a product limiting stopper is installed in the middle of the upper end of the limiting frame, and a plurality of sets of first positioning bolts are positioned between the upper clamp supporting frame and the lower clamp supporting frame. According to the pipe closing-in quick-change tool mechanism, the closing-in clamp in the tool is driven by the external closing-in driving mechanism to contract inwards, so that a pipe is subjected to closing-in or closing-in, different clamps can be used for fitting in different section shapes, the whole closing-in tool can be quickly changed through a positioning pin and a quick-release screw, and the pipe closing-in quick-change tool mechanism is simple in structure and convenient to use. Therefore, different products on an automatic production line can be quickly replaced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe end-closing processing technology, and in particular to a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe end-closing. Background Technology

[0002] The quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe end closing is a support device used for pipe end closing processing. It is used for the reduction and closing of metal pipe products and can process the ends of round pipes into different shapes, giving the round pipes better connectivity, sealing and aesthetics. With the continuous development of technology, people have higher and higher requirements for the manufacturing process of pipe end closing mechanisms.

[0003] Existing pipe closing mechanisms have certain drawbacks. First, they cannot be easily disassembled and replaced quickly, cannot adapt to more processing shapes, cannot meet the rapid switching of different products in automated production lines, and are relatively troublesome to close, resulting in poor processing efficiency. These factors have a certain adverse impact on actual use. Therefore, we propose a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing. Utility Model Content

[0004] Technical problem solved: In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe end closing. The end closing mechanism drives the end closing fixture inside the tooling to shrink inward, thereby reducing or closing the pipe end. Different clamps can be used to adapt to different cross-sectional shapes. The entire end closing tooling can be quickly changed through positioning pins and quick-release screws, thereby meeting the quick change between different products in the automated production line and effectively solving the problems in the background art.

[0005] Technical Solution: To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing, comprising a tooling quick-change plate, a lower clamping support frame installed at the upper end of the tooling quick-change plate, a closing clamp installed at the upper end of the lower clamping support frame, an upper clamping support frame installed at the upper end of the closing clamp, a positioning post installed at the upper end of the upper clamping support frame, a limit frame installed at the top of the positioning post, a product limiter installed at the middle of the upper end of the limit frame, multiple sets of first positioning bolts positioned between the upper clamping support frame and the lower clamping support frame, multiple sets of second positioning bolts positioned between the lower clamping support frame and the tooling quick-change plate, a quick-change positioning groove opened on the outer ring of the tooling quick-change plate, and a quick-change positioning pin positioned on the quick-change positioning groove.

[0006] Preferably, the inner side of the closing clamp is provided with a closing pressure seat, and the inner surface of the closing pressure seat is integrally formed with a closing pressure head.

[0007] Preferably, the tooling quick-change plate is quickly installed on the pipe closing workbench via a quick-change positioning groove and a quick-change positioning pin, and can be quickly disassembled and replaced.

[0008] Preferably, the tooling quick-change plate is fixed to the lower clamp support frame by a second positioning bolt, and the lower clamp support frame is locked to the upper clamp support frame by a first positioning bolt, and the lower clamp support frame and the upper clamp support frame position the closing clamp.

[0009] Preferably, the upper clamp support frame and the limiting frame are fixed by positioning columns, and the product limiter is installed in the middle of the limiting frame to limit the pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the closing clamps are provided in multiple sets and arranged in a circle. The closing clamps drive the closing pressure seat to move inward and press the pipe closed by the closing pressure head.

[0011] Beneficial Effects: Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe end closing, which has the following beneficial effects: This quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe end closing drives the end closing fixture inside the tooling to shrink inward through an external end closing drive mechanism, thereby reducing or closing the pipe end. Different clamps can be used to adapt to different cross-sectional shapes. The entire end closing tooling can be quickly changed through positioning pins and quick-release screws, thereby meeting the quick change between different products in the automated production line. The entire quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe end closing has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and has better performance than traditional methods. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing according to the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall bottom structure of a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the main view of a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing according to the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cross-sectional view of a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing according to the present invention.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Tooling quick-change plate; 2. Quick-change positioning groove; 3. Quick-change positioning pin; 4. Upper clamp support frame; 5. Positioning column; 6. Product limiter; 7. Limiting frame; 8. Closing clamp; 9. First positioning bolt; 10. Second positioning bolt; 11. Lower clamp support frame; 12. Closing pressure seat; 13. Closing pressure head. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments, and are only used to illustrate this utility model, and should not be regarded as limiting the scope of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model. Where specific conditions are not specified in the embodiments, conventional conditions or conditions recommended by the manufacturer shall be followed. Where the manufacturers of reagents or instruments are not specified, they are all conventional products that can be purchased commercially.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," 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 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] like Figure 1-4As shown, a quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing includes a tooling quick-change plate 1. A lower clamp support frame 11 is installed on the upper end of the tooling quick-change plate 1. A closing clamp 8 is installed on the upper end of the lower clamp support frame 11. An upper clamp support frame 4 is installed on the upper end of the closing clamp 8. A positioning post 5 is installed on the upper end of the upper clamp support frame 4. A limit frame 7 is installed on the top of the positioning post 5. A product limiter 6 is installed in the middle of the upper end of the limit frame 7. Multiple sets of first positioning bolts 9 are positioned between the upper clamp support frame 4 and the lower clamp support frame 11. Multiple sets of second positioning bolts 10 are positioned between the lower clamp support frame 11 and the tooling quick-change plate 1. The outer ring of the tooling quick-change plate 1 is provided with a quick-change positioning groove 2, and a quick-change positioning pin 3 is positioned on the quick-change positioning groove 2. The tooling inner closing clamp is driven to shrink inward by the external closing drive mechanism, thereby closing or shrinking the pipe. Different clamps can be used to adapt to different cross-sectional shapes. The entire closing tooling can be quickly changed by positioning pins and quick-release screws, thereby meeting the quick change between different products on the automated production line.

[0021] Furthermore, a closing pressure seat 12 is provided on the inner side of the closing clamp 8, and a closing pressure head 13 is integrally formed on the inner surface of the closing pressure seat 12.

[0022] Furthermore, the tooling quick-change plate 1 is quickly installed on the pipe closing workbench via the quick-change positioning groove 2 and quick-change positioning pin 3, and can be quickly disassembled and replaced.

[0023] Furthermore, the tooling quick-change plate 1 is fixed to the lower clamp support frame 11 by the second positioning bolt 10, and the lower clamp support frame 11 is locked to the upper clamp support frame 4 by the first positioning bolt 9. The lower clamp support frame 11 and the upper clamp support frame 4 position the closing clamp 8.

[0024] Furthermore, the upper clamp support frame 4 and the limiting frame 7 are fixed together by the positioning column 5, and the product limiter 6 is installed in the middle of the limiting frame 7 to limit the pipe.

[0025] Furthermore, the closing clamps 8 are provided in multiple sets and arranged in a circle. The closing clamps 8 drive the closing pressure seat 12 to move inward and press the pipe closed by the closing pressure head 13.

[0026] Working principle: This utility model includes a tooling quick-change plate 1, a quick-change positioning groove 2, a quick-change positioning pin 3, an upper clamping support frame 4, a positioning column 5, a product limiter 6, a limit frame 7, a closing clamp 8, a first positioning bolt 9, a second positioning bolt 10, a lower clamping support frame 11, a closing pressure seat 12, and a closing pressure head 13. The tubular product is placed into the tooling by a manual or automatic mechanism. The closing clamp inside the tooling is driven to retract inward by an external closing drive mechanism, thereby closing or reducing the end of the tube. Different clamps can be used to adapt to different cross-sectional shapes. The entire closing tooling can be quickly changed by positioning pins and quick-release screws, thus meeting the quick change requirements between different products on an automated production line.

[0027] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second (number one, number two), etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0028] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe end closing, comprising a tooling quick-change plate (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the tooling quick-change plate (1) is equipped with a lower clamp support frame (11), the upper end of the lower clamp support frame (11) is equipped with a closing clamp (8), the upper end of the closing clamp (8) is equipped with an upper clamp support frame (4), the upper end of the upper clamp support frame (4) is equipped with a positioning post (5), the top of the positioning post (5) is equipped with a limit frame (7), the upper middle part of the limit frame (7) is equipped with a product limiter (6), multiple sets of first positioning bolts (9) are positioned between the upper clamp support frame (4) and the lower clamp support frame (11), multiple sets of second positioning bolts (10) are positioned between the lower clamp support frame (11) and the tooling quick-change plate (1), the outer ring of the tooling quick-change plate (1) is provided with a quick-change positioning groove (2), and a quick-change positioning pin (3) is positioned on the quick-change positioning groove (2).

2. The quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the closing clamp (8) is provided with a closing pressure seat (12), and the inner surface of the closing pressure seat (12) is integrally formed with a closing pressure head (13).

3. The quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tooling quick-change plate (1) is quickly installed on the pipe closing workbench through the quick-change positioning groove (2) and quick-change positioning pin (3), and can be quickly disassembled and replaced.

4. The quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tooling quick-change plate (1) is fixed to the lower clamp support frame (11) by the second positioning bolt (10), and the lower clamp support frame (11) is locked to the upper clamp support frame (4) by the first positioning bolt (9). The lower clamp support frame (11) and the upper clamp support frame (4) position the closing clamp (8).

5. The quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper clamp support frame (4) and the limiting frame (7) are fixed together by a positioning column (5), and the product limiter (6) is installed in the middle of the limiting frame (7) to limit the pipe.

6. The quick-change tooling mechanism for pipe closing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The closing clamp (8) is provided in multiple sets and arranged in a circle. The closing clamp (8) drives the closing pressure seat (12) to move inward and closes the pipe by pressing the closing head (13).