Positioning tool for automobile parts

By using symmetrically arranged positioning components and positioning detectors, the problem of unstable clamping in existing automotive parts fixtures has been solved, achieving stable clamping of top-opening polyhedral parts and improving production efficiency.

CN223700530UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23FUJIAN XINZHAN AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422704036.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-06
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-06

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive parts clamps have difficulty in stably clamping polyhedral shapes with open tops, resulting in unstable clamping and low automation, which fails to effectively improve production efficiency.

Method used

Two sets of positioning components are symmetrically arranged. Each set includes a fixed bracket, a fixed claw, and a positioning detector. The end of the fixed claw extends into the side wall of the automotive part and is gripped by a robotic arm. A positioning detector is placed between the fixed claws to ensure accurate gripping.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable clamping of polyhedral parts with top openings, improving production efficiency and automation, and reducing the risk of clamping instability.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an auto spare part positioning tool, which is formed by two groups of positioning components which are symmetrically arranged, each group of positioning components comprises an auto spare part, a fixed support, two fixed claws and a positioning detector, the fixed claws are respectively fixed at the head end and the tail end of the fixed support, the tail ends of the fixed claws extend into the auto spare part and are in contact with the side wall of the auto spare part, and the positioning detector is arranged on the fixed support. A positioning detector is mounted on the fixing bracket between the two fixing claws; the fixing claw comprises a supporting rod and a pressing block, one end of the supporting rod is connected to the bottom face of the head end or the tail end of the fixing support through a screw, the pressing block is locked at the bottom end of the supporting rod, and the pressing block makes movable contact with the automobile accessory. The tail ends of the symmetrically-arranged fixing claws stretch into the automobile part, make contact with the side wall of the automobile part and then are adjusted and fixed in the left-right direction, the automobile part can go deep no matter how deep the automobile part is, clamping is conducted from inside to outside in the left-right direction, and the positioning detector is arranged between the two fixing claws in order to prevent empty clamping.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a positioning fixture for automotive parts, belonging to the field of automotive parts processing. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive parts are the various units that make up a car and the products that serve the car. Most automotive parts are irregular in shape and angle. A small number of automotive parts can be used as components using stamping dies or cast iron molds. Most automotive parts require secondary processing to be assembled into a usable part, as shown in the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 1 The automotive parts shown require welding of multiple automotive components simultaneously to reduce production steps and improve production efficiency.

[0003] Because automotive parts are polyhedrals with open tops, current clamps use a top-down extrusion method or two clamping blocks for holding. For automotive parts with open tops, large weight, high depth, and made of metal, the clamping is unstable. The clamps cannot make judgments when they are working or not, resulting in low automation.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a positioning fixture for automotive parts with a polyhedral shape that is suitable for top openings and can be used for positioning and detection. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a positioning fixture for automotive parts that is suitable for multi-faceted parts with open tops and can be used for positioning and detection.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0007] A positioning fixture for automotive parts consists of two symmetrically arranged positioning components. Each positioning component includes an automotive part, a fixed bracket, two fixed claws, and a positioning detector. The fixed bracket has fixed claws at both ends, and the ends of the fixed claws extend into the automotive part and contact the side wall of the automotive part. A positioning detector is installed on the fixed bracket between the two fixed claws.

[0008] As a further improvement, the fixing claw includes a support rod and a pressure block. One end of the support rod is screwed to the bottom surface of the first or last end of the fixing bracket, and the bottom end of the support rod is locked with the pressure block, which is in movable contact with the automotive parts.

[0009] As a further improvement, the fixing claw also includes a sound-silencing layer disposed between the pressure block and the end of the support rod.

[0010] As a further improvement, the positioning assembly also includes a robotic arm that controls the movement of the fixed support.

[0011] As a further improvement, the robotic arm includes a cylinder, a main arm, and a movable arm. The bottom end of the main arm is connected to the output end of the cylinder, so that the cylinder drives the main arm to rise or fall. The top end of the main arm is rotatably connected to the movable arm, and the free end of the movable arm is fixed to the middle part of the fixed bracket.

[0012] As a further improvement, the support rod includes a vertical part and a horizontal part, the vertical part and the horizontal part being perpendicular to each other, and a pressure block locking the free end of the horizontal part.

[0013] As a further improvement, the two fixing claws are parallel to each other, and the distance between the two fixing claws is greater than 15cm.

[0014] As a further improvement, the horizontal width of the horizontal portion is less than one-third of the vertical height of the vertical portion.

[0015] As a further improvement, the sound-absorbing layer is made of sponge material.

[0016] As a further improvement, the positioning detector is fixed between the positioning and the fixed bracket by a second support rod.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] ① This utility model uses symmetrically arranged fixing claws to extend into the automotive parts, contact the side wall of the automotive parts, and then adjust and fix them left and right. No matter how deep the automotive parts are, they can be inserted. Since the clamping is performed from the inside to the outside from the left and right, a positioning detector is set between the two fixing claws to prevent gaping.

[0019] ② The two fixing claws of this utility model are parallel to each other, and the distance between the two fixing claws is greater than 15cm. The farther the distance, the farther the car parts are supported, making it easier to stably clamp the car parts; the horizontal width of the horizontal part is less than one-third of the vertical height of the vertical part. With just a slight horizontal adjustment, it can directly touch the inner wall of the car parts, improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automotive part provided by the embodiments of this utility model and the background technology.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side view of an automotive parts processing equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the usage state structure of a positioning fixture for automotive parts. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 4 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the usage state structure of a positioning fixture for automotive parts. Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a positioning fixture for an automotive part provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing claw structure of a positioning tooling for automotive parts provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments 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 scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-6As shown, this embodiment provides a positioning fixture for an automotive part, which consists of two sets of positioning components symmetrically arranged. Each set of positioning components includes an automotive part 10, a fixed bracket 20, two fixed claws 30, and a positioning detector 40. The fixed bracket 20 has fixed claws 30 fixed at both ends. The ends of the fixed claws 30 extend into the automotive part 10 and contact the side wall of the automotive part 10. The positioning detector 40 is installed on the fixed bracket 20 between the two fixed claws 30.

[0030] This utility model uses symmetrically arranged fixing claws 30 to extend into the automotive part 10, contact the side wall of the automotive part 10, and then adjust and fix it from left to right. It can penetrate deeply no matter how deep the automotive part is. Since it uses left and right clamping from the inside to the outside, in order to prevent gaping, a positioning detector 40 is set between the two fixing claws 30. The positioning detector 40 mentioned here includes, but is not limited to, an infrared sensor, as long as it can detect the automotive part.

[0031] The fixing claw 30 includes a support rod 301 and a pressure block 302. One end of the support rod 301 is screwed to the bottom surface of the first or second end of the fixing bracket 20, and the pressure block 302 is locked to the bottom end of the support rod 301. The pressure block 302 is in movable contact with the automotive part 10. Using the support rod 301 as a connecting member can extend the depth of the pressure block 302 inside the automotive part 10, improving practicality.

[0032] Furthermore, the support rod 301 includes a vertical part 311 and a horizontal part 312, which are perpendicular to each other. The free end of the horizontal part 312 is locked with a pressure block 302, and a pressure block 302 is also installed on the side of the vertical part 311. After the pressure block 302 is inserted into the interior of the automotive part 10, it can directly touch the inner wall of the automotive part with only a slight horizontal adjustment, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0033] Furthermore, the positioning assembly also includes a robotic arm 50 for controlling the movement of the fixed support 20. The robotic arm 50 includes a cylinder 501, a main arm 502, and a movable arm 503. The bottom end of the main arm 502 is connected to the output end of the cylinder 501, causing the cylinder 501 to drive the main arm 502 to rise or fall. The movable arm 503 is rotatably connected to the top end of the main arm 502, and the free end of the movable arm 503 is fixed to the middle portion of the fixed support 20. This enables the robotic arm 50 to drive the fixed support 20 to rotate upwards or downwards.

[0034] In one specific embodiment, the two fixing claws 30 are parallel to each other, and the distance between the two fixing claws 30 is greater than 15cm. The greater the distance, the greater the distance of the supported car parts, making it easier to stably clamp the car parts.

[0035] In one specific embodiment, the horizontal width of the horizontal part 312 is less than one-third of the vertical height of the vertical part 311. With just a slight horizontal adjustment, it can directly touch the inner wall of the automotive parts, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0036] In one specific embodiment, the positioning detector 40 is fixed between the second support rod 60 and the fixed bracket 20.

[0037] In some embodiments, the end face of the pressure block 302 away from the support rod 301 is a smooth surface, which will not damage the paint of the automotive parts.

[0038] In some embodiments, the end face of the pressure block 302 away from the support rod 301 is a rough surface. The roughness of the end face increases friction and resistance, making it less likely to slide down.

[0039] In other embodiments, the fixing claw 30 further includes a sound-silencing layer 302 disposed between the pressure block 302 and the end of the support rod 301 to reduce the noise generated when the fixing claw 30 vibrates.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, the sound-absorbing layer 302 is made of sponge material, which is common, easy to process, and easy to install and replace after damage.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, the thickness of the sound-silencing layer 302 is 0.2-1.5cm to avoid excessive thickness, which would cause the edges of the sound-silencing layer 302 to shed, thus improving the stability of the device.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A positioning fixture for automotive parts, characterized in that, It is composed of two sets of positioning components arranged symmetrically. Each set of positioning components includes an automotive part (10), a fixed bracket (20), two fixed claws (30), and a positioning detector (40). The fixed bracket (20) has fixed claws (30) fixed at both ends. The ends of the fixed claws (30) extend into the automotive part (10) and contact the side wall of the automotive part (10). The positioning detector (40) is installed on the fixed bracket (20) between the two fixed claws (30).

2. The positioning fixture for automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing claw (30) includes a support rod (301) and a pressure block (302). One end of the support rod (301) is screwed to the bottom surface of the first or last end of the fixing bracket (20). The bottom end of the support rod (301) is locked with the pressure block (302). The pressure block (302) is in contact with the automotive parts (10).

3. The positioning fixture for automotive parts according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing claw (30) also includes a sound-silencing layer (302), which is disposed between the pressure block (302) and the end of the support rod (301).

4. The positioning fixture for automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning assembly also includes a robotic arm (50) that controls the movement of the fixed support (20).

5. The positioning fixture for automotive parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, The robotic arm (50) includes a cylinder (501), a main arm (502), and a movable arm (503). The bottom end of the main arm (502) is connected to the output end of the cylinder (501), so that the cylinder (501) drives the main arm (502) to rise or fall. The top end of the main arm (502) is rotatably connected to the movable arm (503), and the free end of the movable arm (503) is fixed to the middle part of the fixed bracket (20).

6. The positioning fixture for automotive parts according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support rod (301) includes a vertical part (311) and a horizontal part (312), which are perpendicular to each other, and a pressure block (302) is locked to the free end of the horizontal part (312).

7. The positioning fixture for automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two fixing claws (30) are parallel to each other, and the distance between the two fixing claws (30) is greater than 15cm.

8. The positioning fixture for automotive parts according to claim 6, characterized in that, The horizontal width of the horizontal part (312) is less than one-third of the vertical height of the vertical part (311).

9. The positioning fixture for automotive parts according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sound-absorbing layer (302) is made of sponge material.

10. The positioning fixture for automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning detector (40) is fixed between the second support rod (60) and the fixed bracket (20).