Clamping, lifting and rotating mechanism suitable for new energy automobile shell workpiece

By designing a clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism suitable for new energy vehicle shell workpieces, and utilizing components such as servo motors and sensors to achieve automated workpiece inspection, the problems of low efficiency and poor accuracy of traditional manual inspection are solved, thereby improving inspection efficiency and safety.

CN223834371UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27KAIWEI IND SERVICES (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520364977.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-04
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-04

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Technical Problem

Traditional manual inspection of the appearance defects of new energy vehicle shell parts is inefficient, labor-intensive, and inaccurate, making it difficult to meet the needs of automated production.

Method used

Design a clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism, including a servo motor, a reducer, a linear drive mechanism, a rotary cylinder, and a PLC-controlled motor. With the help of airtightness detection and sensors, it realizes automatic clamping, lifting, and rotation of workpieces.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated inspection of workpieces, reduces labor intensity, improves inspection efficiency and accuracy, eliminates production accidents, and is compatible with existing production lines.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamping, lifting and rotating mechanism suitable for a new energy automobile shell workpiece, which comprises a lifting mechanism component, the lifting mechanism component comprises a servo motor, a speed reducer and a linear driving mechanism, the servo motor is matched with the linear driving mechanism through the speed reducer, the linear driving mechanism comprises a linear screw rod, and the linear screw rod is matched with the speed reducer. A lifting base is connected to the linear lead screw in a screwed mode and installed on the drag chain. The device is scientific and reasonable in structural design, can achieve the effects of automatic clamping, lifting and rotating of a workpiece, liberates labor force, reduces labor cost, verifies the clamping state through airtightness detection and a sensor, avoids production accidents, is compatible with an existing production line, and improves detection efficiency and precision.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical equipment technology, specifically a clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism suitable for new energy vehicle shell workpieces. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of new energy vehicle manufacturing, the inspection of appearance defects in automotive body shell components is crucial. Traditional manual handling methods face numerous problems in this type of inspection. Since a single new energy vehicle body shell can weigh up to 20 kilograms, manual operation is extremely labor-intensive, not only inefficient but also prone to worker fatigue due to prolonged high-intensity work, thus increasing the risk of production accidents. Furthermore, manual inspection struggles to guarantee accuracy and consistency, easily leading to missed inspections. With the widespread application of automation technology in industrial production, existing manual inspection methods can no longer meet the demands for high efficiency and accuracy, severely hindering the progress of automation. Currently, there is an urgent market need for a mechanism that can solve these problems, enabling automatic clamping, lifting, and rotation of new energy vehicle body shell components to cooperate with automated equipment for appearance defect inspection, thereby improving production efficiency, reducing labor intensity, minimizing production accidents, and ensuring product quality. Therefore, we propose a clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism suitable for new energy vehicle body shell components. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism suitable for new energy vehicle shell workpieces, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism suitable for new energy vehicle shell workpieces, comprising:

[0005] Lifting mechanism component: The lifting mechanism component includes a servo motor, a reducer, and a linear drive mechanism. The servo motor cooperates with the linear drive mechanism through the reducer. The linear drive mechanism includes a linear lead screw, on which a lifting seat is screwed. The lifting seat is mounted on a cable chain.

[0006] Workpiece clamping component: includes two opposing rotary cylinders, the rotary cylinders are mounted on a mounting table, the mounting table is equipped with a pressure gauge and a proximity sensor;

[0007] Servo rotation mechanism components: including a PLC and a motor, wherein the PLC is electrically connected to the motor.

[0008] The above scheme also includes conveyor roller trays for transporting workpieces.

[0009] In the above scheme, the servo motor is installed inside the motor housing.

[0010] In the above scheme, the cable chain is installed on the cable chain mounting bracket.

[0011] In the above scheme, the cable chain is equipped with a slide rail, which is movably engaged with the mounting platform.

[0012] In the above scheme, the servo motor is connected to the power supply via a wire.

[0013] In the above scheme, the tail end of the cable chain is installed on the column.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This clamping, lifting and rotating mechanism for new energy vehicle shell workpieces has a simple and reasonable structural design and strong practicality. By setting up lifting mechanism components, workpiece clamping components and servo rotating mechanism components for use in combination, it can achieve the effect of automatic clamping, lifting and rotating of workpieces, freeing up labor and reducing labor costs. By verifying the clamping status through airtightness detection and sensors, production accidents are prevented. It is compatible with existing production lines and improves detection efficiency and accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Column; 11. Servo motor; 12. Reducer; 13. Linear drive mechanism; 14. Lifting seat; 15. Cable chain; 16. Cable chain mounting bracket; 17. Slide rail; 18. Mounting platform; 19. Rotary cylinder; 2. Clamping arm; 21. Detection sensor; 22. Pressure gauge. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides a technical solution: a clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism suitable for new energy vehicle shell workpieces, comprising:

[0023] Lifting mechanism components: The lifting mechanism components include a servo motor 11, a reducer 12, and a linear drive mechanism 13. The servo motor 11 cooperates with the linear drive mechanism 13 through the reducer 12. The linear drive mechanism 13 includes a linear lead screw, and a lifting seat 14 is screwed onto the linear lead screw. The lifting seat 14 is mounted on the drag chain 15.

[0024] Workpiece clamping component: includes two opposing rotary cylinders 19, the rotary cylinders 19 are mounted on a mounting platform 18, and the mounting platform 18 is equipped with a pressure gauge 22 and a proximity sensor 21;

[0025] Servo rotation mechanism components: including a PLC and a motor. The PLC is electrically connected to the motor. The motor controlled by the PLC drives the workpiece to rotate, and the forward, reverse and reset operations are completed in conjunction with a manual trigger button.

[0026] By using lifting mechanism components, workpiece clamping components, and servo rotation mechanism components in combination, the automatic clamping, lifting, and rotation of workpieces can be achieved, freeing up labor and reducing labor costs. The clamping status is verified by both airtightness detection and sensors, preventing production accidents, and is compatible with existing production lines, improving detection efficiency and accuracy.

[0027] The above scheme also includes conveyor roller trays for transporting workpieces.

[0028] In the above scheme, the servo motor 11 is installed inside the motor housing.

[0029] In the above scheme, the cable chain 15 is mounted on the cable chain mounting bracket 16.

[0030] In the above scheme, the drag chain 15 is provided with a slide rail 17, which is movably engaged with the mounting platform 18.

[0031] In the above scheme, the servo motor 11 is connected to the power supply via a wire.

[0032] In the above scheme, the tail end of the drag chain 15 is installed on the column 1.

[0033] Working principle:

[0034] This clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism, suitable for workpieces in the shell of new energy vehicles, consists of a servo motor 11, a reducer 12, and a linear drive mechanism 13. The servo motor drives a linear lead screw via the reducer, causing the lifting seat 14 to move vertically along the cable chain 15. The clamping status is fed back in real time by an airtightness tester 22 and a proximity sensor 21. The servo motor, controlled by a PLC, drives the workpiece to rotate, and forward / reverse and reset operations are completed with the help of a manually triggered button. Through the coordinated work of the lifting mechanism components, the workpiece clamping components, and the servo rotating mechanism, automatic clamping, lifting, rotating, and safety inspection of the workpiece are achieved. Siemens servo motors, airtightness testing, and sensor technology are used to ensure operational accuracy and safety. This mechanism is compatible with automated production lines, significantly improving inspection efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0035] The operation process is as follows;

[0036] Workpiece conveying: The workpieces completed in the previous process are placed on the conveyor roller tray by the robot and conveyed to the inspection station;

[0037] Clamping and Inspection: After the barcode scanner scans the workpiece's QR code, the PLC controls the rotary cylinder 19 to clamp the workpiece, and the airtightness test gauge 22 and proximity sensor 21 confirm that the clamping is in place.

[0038] Lifting and Rotation: The lifting mechanism raises the workpiece to a safe height, the servo motor drives the workpiece to rotate, and manual inspection of appearance defects is performed;

[0039] Reset: After the test is completed, manually trigger the origin button and the mechanism will automatically reset to the initial position.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism suitable for new energy vehicle shell workpieces, characterized in that, include: Lifting mechanism components: The lifting mechanism components include a servo motor (11), a reducer (12), and a linear drive mechanism (13). The servo motor (11) cooperates with the linear drive mechanism (13) through the reducer (12). The linear drive mechanism (13) includes a linear lead screw, and a lifting seat (14) is screwed onto the linear lead screw. The lifting seat (14) is mounted on the drag chain (15). Workpiece clamping component: includes two opposing rotary cylinders (19), the rotary cylinders (19) are mounted on a mounting table (18), the mounting table (18) is equipped with a pressure gauge (22) and a proximity sensor (21); Servo rotation mechanism components: including a PLC and a motor, wherein the PLC is electrically connected to the motor.

2. The clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism for a new energy vehicle shell workpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes conveyor roller trays for transporting workpieces.

3. The clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism for a new energy vehicle shell workpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The servo motor (11) is installed inside the motor housing.

4. The clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism for a new energy vehicle shell workpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable chain (15) is mounted on the cable chain mounting bracket (16).

5. The clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism for a new energy vehicle shell workpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable chain (15) is provided with a slide rail (17), which is movably engaged with the mounting platform (18).

6. The clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism for a new energy vehicle shell workpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The servo motor (11) is connected to the power supply via wires.

7. The clamping, lifting, and rotating mechanism for a new energy vehicle shell workpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tail end of the drag chain (15) is mounted on the column (1).