Flexible tool for appearance inspection of automobile tail door

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible tool for appearance inspection of an automobile tail door. Comprising a tool rack, a front-back rotating shaft rotationally installed on the tool rack, a horizontal cross beam connected with the front-back rotating shaft, a tire mold connecting base connected with the horizontal cross beam, a horizontal rotating shaft rotationally installed on the tire mold connecting base and a tire mold frame connected with the horizontal rotating shaft. A supporting assembly, a clamp assembly used for clamping a tail door lamp groove area and a clamping assembly used for clamping a tail door glass area are arranged on the moulding bed frame. The supporting assembly comprises at least two tail door supporting blocks of different models, the at least two tail door supporting blocks are configured to be rotatably switched, the clamp assembly comprises at least two tail door clamp units of different models, and the at least two tail door clamp units are configured to be rotatably switched. The clamping assembly comprises at least two tail door glass clamping assemblies of different models. The automobile tail door appearance inspection tool solves the problem that an existing automobile tail door appearance inspection tool cannot meet the requirement for flexible sharing of inspection of more than two types of tail doors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive inspection technology, and in particular to a flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of China's automobile industry, the demand for personalized car styling is increasing, and more and more models are replacing sheet metal tailgates with plastic tailgates. The appearance inspection of plastic tailgates has become an important requirement.

[0003] In the automotive tailgate industry, the visual inspection of plastic tailgates is often done manually. This requires not only addressing the placement of the plastic tailgate but also providing as many viewing angles as possible for inspection. Furthermore, because tailgate designs vary between vehicle models, visual inspection fixtures are often specialized, making it impossible to flexibly share them for inspecting two or more tailgate types. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of automobile tailgates, thereby solving the problem that existing automobile tailgate appearance inspection tooling cannot meet the flexible sharing requirements for inspecting more than two tailgate models.

[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution:

[0006] A flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate includes a tooling frame, a front and rear rotating shaft rotatably mounted on the tooling frame, a horizontal beam connected to the front and rear rotating shafts, a tire mold connecting seat connected to the horizontal beam, a horizontal rotating shaft rotatably mounted on the tire mold connecting seat, and a tire mold frame connected to the horizontal rotating shaft. The tire mold frame is provided with a support assembly for supporting and positioning the tailgate, a clamping assembly for clamping the tailgate light groove area, and a clamping assembly for clamping the tailgate glass area. The support assembly includes at least two tailgate support blocks of different models, which are configured to be rotatably switchable. The clamping assembly includes at least two tailgate clamping units of different models, which are configured to be rotatably switchable. The clamping assembly includes at least two tailgate glass clamping assemblies of different models.

[0007] Furthermore, the support assembly also includes a support base, a rotating block rotatably mounted on the support base, and a support switching switch for controlling the rotation of the rotating block. The upper and lower sides of the rotating block are respectively provided with a tailgate A support block and a tailgate B support block.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamp assembly includes a clamp mounting base, a rotating mechanism disposed on the clamp mounting base, a horizontal rod connected to the rotating end of the rotating mechanism, and a clamp switching switch for controlling the rotating mechanism to rotate. The upper and lower sides of the horizontal rod are respectively provided with a tailgate A clamp unit and a tailgate A clamp unit.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating block is locked by a pin.

[0010] Furthermore, the tailgate A clamp unit and the tailgate B clamp unit have the same structure, both including a clamp support one and a clamp support two. The clamp support one is provided with a manual clamp, and the pressing end of the manual clamp is provided with a first clamp holding block. The clamp support two is provided with a second clamp holding block. The first clamp holding block is located above the second clamp holding block and the clamping surfaces of the two are arranged opposite to each other.

[0011] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a tailgate A glass clamping assembly and a tailgate B glass clamping assembly, with the tailgate B glass clamping assembly located between the tailgate A glass clamping assembly and the clamping assembly.

[0012] Furthermore, the tailgate A glass clamping assembly includes a tailgate A mounting base, a tailgate A support and a tailgate A clamping cylinder disposed on the tailgate A mounting base, a first tailgate A clamping block disposed on the top of the tailgate A support, a tailgate A clamping cylinder connected to the output shaft of the tailgate A clamping cylinder, a second tailgate A clamping block disposed at the end of the tailgate A clamping cylinder, the second tailgate A clamping block being located above the first tailgate A clamping block and the clamping surfaces of the two being arranged opposite to each other.

[0013] Furthermore, the tailgate B glass clamping assembly includes a tailgate B mounting base, a tailgate B support and a tailgate B clamping cylinder 1 disposed on the tailgate B mounting base, the output shaft of the tailgate B clamping cylinder 1 being connected to a first tailgate B clamping block, a tailgate B clamping cylinder 2 being disposed at the top of the tailgate B support, the output shaft of the tailgate B clamping cylinder 2 being connected to a tailgate B connecting rod, a second tailgate B clamping block being disposed at the end of the tailgate B connecting rod, the second tailgate B clamping block being located above the first tailgate B clamping block and the clamping surfaces of the two being arranged opposite each other.

[0014] Furthermore, the front and rear rotating shafts are provided with front and rear rotating disc brakes, and the front and rear rotating disc brakes are electrically connected to a front and rear rotating switch.

[0015] Furthermore, a horizontal rotating disc brake is provided on the horizontal rotating shaft, and the horizontal rotating disc brake is electrically connected to a horizontal rotating switch.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model include at least the following:

[0017] This invention uses a support assembly to support and position the tailgate, a clamping assembly to clamp the tailgate glass area, and a clamping assembly to clamp the tailgate light groove area, thus completing the entire tailgate clamping process. Afterwards, the tailgate's appearance can be inspected. The clamping and clamping assemblies work together to ensure reliable tailgate clamping. Since at least two different models of tailgate support blocks and at least two different models of tailgate clamping units are configured to be rotatably switchable, when inspecting different models of tailgates, the corresponding model of tailgate support block and tailgate clamping unit can be rotated and switched to a preset position, thus achieving flexible switching between different tailgate models. By mounting the mold frame on the tooling frame, which is used to fix the tailgate, the mold frame can achieve 360° forward and backward rotation and 360° horizontal rotation under the action of the front and rear rotation axes, simplifying the tailgate appearance inspection operation and allowing inspection of various positions on both sides of the tailgate. Therefore, the flexible fixture of this utility model can facilitate the operation of tailgate appearance inspection, and can inspect various positions on the front and back of the tailgate; and can realize the use of one flexible fixture for appearance inspection of different models of tailgate, saving space and inspection costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tooling frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tire mold frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamp assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the tailgate A glass clamping assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the tailgate B glass clamping assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Tooling frame; 11. Front and rear rotating shafts; 12. Horizontal beam; 13. Membrane connecting seat; 14. Horizontal rotating shaft; 15. Front and rear rotating disc brakes; 16. Horizontal rotating disc brakes; 17. Front and rear rotating switches; 18. Horizontal rotating switches; 2. Membrane frame; 3. Support assembly; 31. Support base; 32. Rotating block; 33. Tailgate A support block; 34. Tailgate B support block; 35. Pin; 4. Clamp assembly; 41. Clamp mounting base; 42. Rotating mechanism; 43. Horizontal bar; 44. Tailgate A clamp unit; 441. Clamp support one; 442. Clamp support two; 44 3. Manual clamp; 444. First clamping block; 445. Second clamping block; 45. Tailgate B clamping unit; 5. Tailgate A glass clamping assembly; 51. Tailgate A mounting base; 52. Tailgate A support; 53. Tailgate A clamping cylinder; 54. First tailgate A clamping block; 55. Tailgate A connecting rod; 56. Second tailgate A clamping block; 6. Tailgate B glass clamping assembly; 61. Tailgate B mounting base; 62. Tailgate B support; 63. Tailgate B clamping cylinder one; 64. First tailgate B clamping block; 65. Tailgate B clamping cylinder two; 66. Tailgate B connecting rod; 67. Second tailgate B clamping block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more comprehensive and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore repeated descriptions of them will be omitted.

[0027] The terms used to describe position and direction in this utility model are illustrated with the accompanying drawings, but changes can be made as needed, and all such changes are included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this utility model provides a flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate. It includes a tooling frame 1, a front and rear rotating shaft 11 rotatably mounted on the tooling frame 1, a horizontal beam 12 connected to the front and rear rotating shaft 11, a membrane connecting seat 13 connected to the horizontal beam 12, a horizontal rotating shaft 14 rotatably mounted on the membrane connecting seat 13, and a mold frame 2 connected to the horizontal rotating shaft 14. The mold frame 2 is provided with a support assembly 3 for supporting and positioning the tailgate, a clamping assembly 4 for clamping the tailgate light groove area, and a clamping assembly for clamping the tailgate glass area. The support assembly 3 includes at least two tailgate support blocks of different models, which are configured to be rotatably switchable. The clamping assembly 4 includes at least two tailgate clamping units of different models, which are configured to be rotatably switchable. The clamping assembly includes at least two tailgate glass clamping assemblies of different models.

[0029] In this embodiment, the mold frame 2 is used to fix the tailgate. Under the action of the front-rear rotation axis 11 and the horizontal rotation axis 14, the mold frame 2 can achieve 360° rotation in both the front-rear and horizontal directions, allowing for inspection of the tailgate's appearance from various angles. The tailgate appearance inspection procedure is as follows: the tailgate is manually placed on the support assembly 3, the clamping assembly clamps the tailgate glass area, and then the clamping assembly 4 clamps the tailgate light groove area, completing the entire tailgate clamping process. Afterwards, the tailgate appearance can be inspected. The clamping assembly 4 and the clamping assembly work together to ensure the reliability of the tailgate clamping. Since at least two different models of tailgate support blocks and at least two different models of tailgate clamping units are configured to be rotatably switchable, when inspecting different models of tailgates, the corresponding model of tailgate support block and tailgate clamping unit is rotated and switched to a preset position, thereby achieving flexible switching between different models of tailgates. The flexible fixture of this invention can simplify the operation of tailgate appearance inspection, and can inspect various positions on the front and back of the tailgate; it can also allow different models of tailgates to share one flexible fixture for appearance inspection, saving space.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the support assembly 3 further includes a support base 31, a rotating block 32 rotatably mounted on the support base 31, and a support switching switch for controlling the rotation of the rotating block 32. The upper and lower sides of the rotating block 32 are respectively provided with a tailgate A support block 33 and a tailgate B support block 34.

[0031] In this embodiment, the position switching between tailgate A support block 33 and tailgate B support block 34 can be achieved by driving the rotating block 32 to rotate; the rotation of the rotating block 32 can be controlled by the support switching switch to achieve automatic switching and convenient detection.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the clamp assembly 4 includes a clamp mounting base 41, a rotating mechanism 42 disposed on the clamp mounting base 41, a horizontal rod 43 connected to the rotating end of the rotating mechanism 42, and a clamp switching switch for controlling the rotating mechanism 42 to rotate. The horizontal rod 43 is provided with a tailgate A clamp unit 44 on its upper and lower sides, respectively.

[0033] In this embodiment, the position switching between the tailgate A clamp unit 44 and the tailgate A clamp unit 44 can be achieved by rotating the horizontal bar 43 driven by the rotating mechanism 42, which is convenient to operate; the operation of the rotating mechanism 42 is controlled by the clamp switching switch to achieve automated switching and convenient detection. Among them, the rotating structure is preferably a rotary cylinder.

[0034] It is understood that the aforementioned support switch and clamp switch can be manual switches or pneumatic switches.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating block 32 is locked by a pin 35. In this embodiment, when the rotating block 32 is to be rotated, the pin 35 is first pulled out, and the rotating block 32 can be rotated. After the rotating block 32 has rotated 180 degrees, the pin 35 is then inserted to lock the rotating block 32.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the tailgate A clamp unit 44 and the tailgate B clamp unit 45 have the same structure, both including a clamp support 441 and a clamp support 442. The clamp support 441 is provided with a manual clamp 443. The pressing end of the manual clamp 443 is provided with a first clamp holding block 444. The clamp support 442 is provided with a second clamp holding block 445. The first clamp holding block 444 is located above the second clamp holding block 445 and the clamping surfaces of the two are arranged opposite to each other.

[0037] In this embodiment, the tailgate light groove area is clamped by the first clamping block 444 and the second clamping block 445, and clamping and releasing are achieved by the manual clamp 443. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping assembly includes a tailgate A glass clamping assembly 5 and a tailgate B glass clamping assembly 6, with the tailgate B glass clamping assembly 6 located between the tailgate A glass clamping assembly 5 and the clamping assembly 4. This arrangement allows the mold frame 2 to be adapted to fix different tailgate models.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the tailgate A glass clamping assembly 5 includes a tailgate A mounting base 51, a tailgate A support 52 and a tailgate A clamping cylinder 53 disposed on the tailgate A mounting base 51. The top of the tailgate A support 52 is provided with a first tailgate A clamping block 54. The output shaft of the tailgate A clamping cylinder 53 is connected to a tailgate A connecting rod 55. The end of the tailgate A connecting rod 55 is provided with a second tailgate A clamping block 56. The second tailgate A clamping block 56 is located above the first tailgate A clamping block 54 and the clamping surfaces of the two are arranged opposite each other.

[0040] In this embodiment, when inspecting model tailgate A, the tailgate A support block 33 and tailgate A clamping unit 44 are switched to the inspection position. Then, tailgate A is placed on tailgate A support block 33, and tailgate A clamping cylinder 53 is activated. The glass area of ​​tailgate A is clamped by the first tailgate A clamping block 54 and the second tailgate A clamping block 56. Then, the tailgate A light groove area is clamped by the first clamping block 444 and the second clamping block 445 of tailgate A clamping unit 44. The clamping operation of model tailgate A can be completed, and then the appearance of tailgate A can be inspected.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the tailgate B glass clamping assembly 6 includes a tailgate B mounting base 61, a tailgate B support 62 and a tailgate B clamping cylinder 63 disposed on the tailgate B mounting base 61. The output shaft of the tailgate B clamping cylinder 63 is connected to a first tailgate B clamping block 64. The top of the tailgate B support 62 is provided with a tailgate B clamping cylinder 65. The output shaft of the tailgate B clamping cylinder 65 is connected to a tailgate B connecting rod 66. The end of the tailgate B connecting rod 66 is provided with a second tailgate B clamping block 67. The second tailgate B clamping block 67 is located above the first tailgate B clamping block 64 and the clamping surfaces of the two are arranged opposite each other.

[0042] In this embodiment, when inspecting the tailgate B, the tailgate B support block 34 and tailgate B clamping unit 45 are switched to the inspection position. Then, the tailgate B is placed on the tailgate B support block 34, and the tailgate B clamping cylinder 1 63 and tailgate B clamping cylinder 2 65 are activated. The glass area of ​​the tailgate B is clamped by the first tailgate B clamping block 64 and the second tailgate B clamping block 67, and the tailgate B light groove area is clamped by the tailgate B clamping unit 45. The clamping operation of the tailgate B can be completed, and then the appearance of the tailgate B can be inspected.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the front and rear rotating shaft 11 is provided with front and rear rotating disc brake discs 15, which are electrically connected to a front and rear rotating switch 17. In this embodiment, the front and rear rotating disc brake discs 15 brake the front and rear rotating shaft 11, and the front and rear rotating switch 17 controls the front and rear rotating disc brake discs 15 to lock at any angle when rotated, so as to facilitate the detection of the tailgate.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, a horizontal rotating disc brake 16 is provided on the horizontal rotating shaft 14, and the horizontal rotating disc brake 16 is electrically connected to a horizontal rotating switch 18. In this embodiment, the horizontal rotating disc brake 16 forms a brake hole on the horizontal rotating shaft 14, and the horizontal rotating switch 18 controls the horizontal rotating disc brake 16 to lock at any angle, making it easier to detect the tailgate.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and all such changes should fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate, characterized in that, The device includes a tooling frame (1), a front and rear rotating shaft (11) rotatably mounted on the tooling frame (1), a horizontal beam (12) connected to the front and rear rotating shaft (11), a membrane connecting seat (13) connected to the horizontal beam (12), a horizontal rotating shaft (14) rotatably mounted on the membrane connecting seat (13), and a mold frame (2) connected to the horizontal rotating shaft (14). The mold frame (2) is provided with a support assembly (3) for supporting and positioning the tailgate, a clamping assembly (4) for clamping the tailgate light groove area, and a clamping assembly for clamping the tailgate glass area. The support assembly (3) includes at least two tailgate support blocks of different models, and the at least two tailgate support blocks are configured to be rotatably switchable. The clamping assembly (4) includes at least two tailgate clamping units of different models, and the at least two tailgate clamping units are configured to be rotatably switchable. The clamping assembly includes at least two tailgate glass clamping assemblies of different models.

2. The flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly (3) further includes a support base (31), a rotating block (32) rotatably mounted on the support base (31), and a support switching switch for controlling the rotation of the rotating block (32). The upper and lower sides of the rotating block (32) are respectively provided with a tailgate A support block (33) and a tailgate B support block (34).

3. The flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp assembly (4) includes a clamp mounting base (41), a rotating mechanism (42) disposed on the clamp mounting base (41), a horizontal rod (43) connected to the rotating end of the rotating mechanism (42), and a clamp switching switch for controlling the rotating mechanism (42) to rotate. The horizontal rod (43) is provided with a tailgate A clamp unit (44) on its upper and lower sides respectively.

4. The flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating block (32) is locked by a pin (35).

5. The flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to claim 3, characterized in that, The tailgate A clamp unit (44) and tailgate B clamp unit (45) have the same structure, both including clamp support one (441) and clamp support two (442). The clamp support one (441) is provided with a manual clamp (443). The pressing end of the manual clamp (443) is provided with a first clamp holding block (444). The clamp support two (442) is provided with a second clamp holding block (445). The first clamp holding block (444) is located above the second clamp holding block (445) and the clamping surfaces of the two are arranged opposite to each other.

6. The flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes a tailgate A glass clamping assembly (5) and a tailgate B glass clamping assembly (6), with the tailgate B glass clamping assembly (6) located between the tailgate A glass clamping assembly (5) and the clamping assembly (4).

7. The flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to claim 6, characterized in that, The tailgate A glass clamping assembly (5) includes a tailgate A mounting base (51), a tailgate A support (52) and a tailgate A clamping cylinder (53) disposed on the tailgate A mounting base (51). The top of the tailgate A support (52) is provided with a first tailgate A clamping block (54). The output shaft of the tailgate A clamping cylinder (53) is connected to a tailgate A connecting rod (55). The end of the tailgate A connecting rod (55) is provided with a second tailgate A clamping block (56). The second tailgate A clamping block (56) is located above the first tailgate A clamping block (54) and the clamping surfaces of the two are arranged opposite to each other.

8. The flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to claim 6, characterized in that, The tailgate B glass clamping assembly (6) includes a tailgate B mounting base (61), a tailgate B support (62) and a tailgate B clamping cylinder 1 (63) disposed on the tailgate B mounting base (61). The output shaft of the tailgate B clamping cylinder 1 (63) is connected to a first tailgate B clamping block (64). The top of the tailgate B support (62) is provided with a tailgate B clamping cylinder 2 (65). The output shaft of the tailgate B clamping cylinder 2 (65) is connected to a tailgate B connecting rod (66). The end of the tailgate B connecting rod (66) is provided with a second tailgate B clamping block (67). The second tailgate B clamping block (67) is located above the first tailgate B clamping block (64) and the clamping surfaces of the two are arranged opposite to each other.

9. The flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front and rear rotating shaft (11) is provided with a front and rear rotating disc brake (15), and the front and rear rotating disc brake (15) is electrically connected to a front and rear rotating switch (17).

10. The flexible tooling for inspecting the appearance of a car tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that, A horizontal rotating disc brake disc (16) is provided on the horizontal rotating shaft (14), and the horizontal rotating disc brake disc (16) is electrically connected to a horizontal rotating switch (18).

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