Novel tool structure of hidden handle rocker arm

By designing a novel tooling structure for the concealed handle rocker arm and utilizing pin locking and track sliding tests, the problem of difficult installation of the concealed handle rocker arm was solved, improving installation efficiency and reducing time costs.

CN223643604UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09SHANG HAI HUA SHI JI DIAN YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421567315.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-04
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The installation of concealed handles and rocker arms is difficult, inefficient, and time-consuming.

Method used

A novel tooling structure for an invisible handle rocker arm has been designed, including a mounting base plate, positioning column, track, support column, and spring fixing column. The rocker arm is locked by a pin, and the opening function is tested by sliding along the track, which improves the feasibility and efficiency of installation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the feasibility of installing concealed handle rocker arms and reduces installation time and costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a novel tool structure of an invisible handle rocker arm, which comprises a mounting bottom plate positioned on a working table, a first positioning column, a track, a first support column, a spring fixing column, a second support column and a second positioning column are sequentially arranged on the mounting bottom plate from one side to the other side, a spring is arranged on the second support column, and a spring is arranged on the spring fixing column. The first supporting column is used for supporting the middle of the rocker arm, a second through hole in one end of the rocker arm corresponds to a spring of the second supporting column, the other end of the rocker arm is located on the rail, a first through hole is formed in the installation bottom plate, a third through hole is formed in the other end of the rocker arm, and pin shafts are arranged in the third through hole and the first through hole. According to the utility model, the third through hole of the rocker arm is locked with the first through hole through the pin shaft, so that the rocker arm is prevented from moving during installation; after the pin shaft is taken out, the rocker arm slides on the track, the opening function of the rocker arm can be tested, the structure installation feasibility is improved, the manual installation efficiency is improved, and the installation time cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tooling technology for automotive parts production, specifically to a novel tooling structure for an invisible handle rocker arm. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, invisible door handles are an innovative technology that allows cars to maintain a clean and streamlined appearance without conspicuous handles. This technology typically achieves this by installing hidden sensors or buttons on the car's surface. When the driver needs to open the door, they simply touch the sensor or button to open it without a visible handle. However, this technology has the following drawbacks: the invisible door handle's rocker arm and spring are difficult to install, resulting in low installation efficiency and high installation time costs.

[0003] Therefore, how to design a new tooling structure for an invisible handle rocker arm that improves the feasibility of structural installation, and how to design a new tooling structure for an invisible handle rocker arm that improves the efficiency of manual installation and reduces installation time and cost, have become urgent problems to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a new tooling structure for an invisible handle rocker arm to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is: a novel tooling structure for an invisible handle rocker arm, including a mounting base plate located on a workbench. The mounting base plate is provided with a first positioning post, a track, a first support post, a spring fixing post, a second support post, and a second positioning post in sequence from one side to the other. A spring is provided on the second support post. The first support post is used to support the middle part of the rocker arm. A second through hole at one end of the rocker arm is arranged correspondingly to the spring of the second support post. The other end of the rocker arm is located on the track. A first through hole is provided on the mounting base plate, and a third through hole is provided at the other end of the rocker arm. A pin is provided in both the third through hole and the first through hole.

[0006] This utility model employs a spring placed on a second support column, with the spring fixed by a spring fixing column. The first support column supports the middle of the rocker arm. The second through hole at one end of the rocker arm corresponds to the spring on the second support column and is used to install the spring and drive shaft. The third through hole of the rocker arm is locked to the first through hole by a pin, preventing the rocker arm from moving during installation. After removing the pin, the rocker arm can slide on the track to test its opening function, improving the feasibility of structural installation, increasing the efficiency of manual installation, and reducing installation time and costs. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0008] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in use.

[0009] In the diagram: 1. First positioning post; 2. Track; 3. First support post; 4. Spring fixing post; 5. Second support post; 6. Second positioning post; 7. First through hole; 8. Rocker arm. Detailed Implementation

[0010] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0011] See Figure 1-2 The structures, proportions, and sizes illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes and to aid those skilled in the art. They are not intended to limit the scope of this invention and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, provided they do not affect the effectiveness or purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed herein. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0012] Example 1: A novel tooling structure for an invisible handle rocker arm, referenced Figure 1 , Figure 2 The system includes a mounting base plate located on a workbench. The mounting base plate has four support feet at its bottom corners. From one side to the other, the mounting base plate is provided with a first positioning post 1, a track 2, a first support post 3, a spring fixing post 4, a second support post 5, and a second positioning post 6. The second support post 5 is provided with a spring. The first support post 3 is used to support the middle part of the rocker arm 8. The second through hole at one end of the rocker arm 8 is arranged corresponding to the spring of the second support post 5. The other end of the rocker arm 8 is located on the track 2. The mounting base plate is provided with a first through hole 7. The other end of the rocker arm 8 is provided with a third through hole. Pins are provided in the third through hole and the first through hole 7. This utility model employs a spring placed on a second support column, with the spring fixed by a spring fixing column. The first support column supports the middle of the rocker arm. The second through hole at one end of the rocker arm corresponds to the spring on the second support column and is used to install the spring and drive shaft. The third through hole of the rocker arm is locked to the first through hole by a pin, preventing the rocker arm from moving during installation. After removing the pin, the rocker arm can slide on the track to test its opening function, improving the feasibility of structural installation, increasing the efficiency of manual installation, and reducing installation time and costs.

[0013] Example 2: Based on Example 1, the bottoms of the first positioning post 1 and the second positioning post 6 are located on the worktable, and the upper ends of both the first positioning post 1 and the second positioning post 6 protrude from the mounting base plate. This utility model uses the upper ends of both the first and second positioning posts on the worktable protruding from the mounting base plate to position the mounting base plate.

[0014] Example 3: Based on Example 2, the second positioning post 6 is a waist-shaped post. One end of the waist-shaped post protruding from the mounting base plate has an annular groove, and an annular ring is placed inside the annular groove, locking the waist-shaped post. The bottom of the first positioning post 1 is a threaded section, which engages with a screw hole on the worktable. The portion of the first positioning post 1 protruding from the mounting base plate is a stepped shaft, with the larger end of the stepped shaft pressing against the mounting base plate to limit its movement. This utility model uses a waist-shaped post as the second positioning post. The annular groove at the protruding end of the waist-shaped post engages with the annular ring to lock the waist-shaped post onto the mounting base plate.

[0015] Example 4: Based on Example 2, the spring fixing post 4 is a U-shaped post with the opening facing the second support post 5, and one end of the spring is located inside the opening of the U-shaped post. This invention uses a U-shaped post as the spring fixing post, which allows one end of the spring to be placed inside the opening of the U-shaped post, thus limiting the movement of one end of the spring.

[0016] Example 5: Based on Example 4, triangular reinforcing ribs are provided on the outer sides of the two straight plates of the U-shaped column, and the reinforcing ribs are connected to the top surface of the mounting base plate. This utility model uses triangular reinforcing ribs on the outer sides of the two straight plates of the U-shaped column, with the reinforcing ribs connected to the top surface of the mounting base plate, to support and limit the movement of the U-shaped column.

[0017] Example 6: Based on Example 1, the track 2 includes parallel, slightly curved tracks, with a first through hole 7 located between the two slightly curved tracks. The inner arc surface of the slightly curved track is close to the first support column 3. This utility model uses parallel, slightly curved tracks with the inner arc surface of the tracks close to the first support column. The opening function of the rocker arm is tested by sliding it on the track.

[0018] Example 7: Based on Example 1, a drive shaft is provided in the second through hole, and the second support column 5 can support the drive shaft. This utility model uses a second support column to support the drive shaft, which facilitates the installation of the drive shaft in the second through hole of the rocker arm.

[0019] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel tooling structure for a concealed handle rocker arm, comprising a mounting base plate located on a workbench, characterized in that: The mounting base plate is provided with a first positioning post (1), a track (2), a first support post (3), a spring fixing post (4), a second support post (5), and a second positioning post (6) in sequence from one side to the other. The second support post (5) is provided with a spring, which is fixed by the spring fixing post (4). The first support post (3) is used to support the middle part of the rocker arm (8). The second through hole at one end of the rocker arm (8) is arranged corresponding to the spring of the second support post (5) for installing the spring and drive shaft. The other end of the rocker arm (8) is located on the track (2). The mounting base plate is provided with a first through hole (7), and the other end of the rocker arm (8) is provided with a third through hole. The third through hole and the first through hole (7) are provided with a pin. The third through hole and the first through hole (7) of the rocker arm (8) are locked together by the pin to prevent the rocker arm (8) from moving during installation. After removing the pin, the rocker arm (8) can slide on the track (2) to test the opening function of the rocker arm (8).

2. The novel tooling structure for a concealed handle rocker arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottoms of the first positioning post (1) and the second positioning post (6) are located on the worktable, and the upper ends of the first positioning post (1) and the second positioning post (6) are exposed from the mounting base plate.

3. The novel tooling structure for a concealed handle rocker arm according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second positioning post (6) is a waist-shaped post. The end of the waist-shaped post that protrudes from the mounting base plate is provided with an annular groove. An annular ring is provided in the annular groove, and the annular ring locks the waist-shaped post.

4. The novel tooling structure for a concealed handle rocker arm according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spring fixing post (4) is a U-shaped post with the opening of the U-shaped post facing the second support post (5) and one end of the spring is located inside the opening of the U-shaped post.

5. The novel tooling structure for a concealed handle rocker arm according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer sides of the two straight plates of the U-shaped column are provided with triangular reinforcing ribs, which are connected to the top surface of the mounting base plate.

6. The novel tooling structure for a concealed handle rocker arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track (2) includes parallel minor arc tracks, the first through hole (7) is located between the two minor arc tracks, and the inner arc surface of the minor arc track is close to the first support column (3).

7. The novel tooling structure for a concealed handle rocker arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive shaft is provided in the second through hole, and the second support column (5) can support the drive shaft.