Metal plate riveting equipment

By designing a sheet metal riveting device that includes feeding, limiting, and riveting components, the problem of low accuracy and efficiency in riveting local automotive sheet metal parts was solved, achieving efficient and precise riveting results.

CN223916562UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17盐城斯凯奇自动化设备有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520503039.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-21

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the riveting process for certain automotive sheet metal parts suffers from low precision and efficiency, especially the manual riveting method for non-standard parts, which is not ideal.

Method used

A sheet metal riveting device was designed, comprising a feeding assembly, a limiting assembly, a clamping assembly, and a riveting assembly. Through the combined use of vibration feeding, positioning, and riveting heads, the device achieves precise positioning and efficient riveting of rivets.

Benefits of technology

It improves riveting accuracy and efficiency, has a simple structure, is easy to use, and is suitable for efficient riveting of local automotive sheet metal parts.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses metal plate riveting equipment which comprises a rack. The feeding assembly is located on one side of the rack, and the feeding assembly is used for feeding the rivets; the limiting assembly is installed on the rack, the limiting assembly is used for limiting the two metal plates, and positioning holes are formed in the two metal plates; the clamping assembly is installed on the rack, and the clamping assembly moves the rivets located at the position of the feeding assembly to the positioning holes; the riveting assembly is located above the machine frame, the riveting assembly extrudes rivets located on the metal plates and enables the two metal plates to be combined into a whole, the rivets are regularly placed through the feeding assembly, the rivets are moved into the positioning holes through the clamping assembly, then the metal plates are limited through the clamping assembly, the riveting assembly is located above the machine frame, the riveting assembly is located above the machine frame, and the riveting assembly is located above the machine frame, extrudes the rivets located on the metal plates and enables the two metal plates to be combined into a whole. And finally, the riveting assembly is used for combining the two metal plates into a whole through rivets, and the riveting equipment has the advantages of being high in riveting precision and efficiency, simple in structure and convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to riveting equipment, specifically to a sheet metal riveting equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Some automotive sheet metal parts involve riveting processes and are non-standard parts. In the past, simple positioning and manual riveting methods were mostly used in the production process, which resulted in low precision and efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing technology to address its shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to address the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0004] This utility model discloses a sheet metal riveting device, comprising:

[0005] frame;

[0006] A feeding assembly, located on one side of the frame, is used for feeding rivets;

[0007] A limiting component is mounted on the frame and is used to limit the movement of two sheet metal pieces, the two sheet metal pieces being provided with positioning holes.

[0008] A clamping assembly, which is mounted on the frame, moves a rivet located at the position of the feeding assembly to the positioning hole;

[0009] The riveting assembly is located above the frame. It presses rivets onto the sheet metal, joining the two sheet metal pieces together. This invention uses a feeding assembly to arrange the rivets systematically, a clamping assembly to move the rivets into positioning holes, a clamping assembly to limit the sheet metal's position, and finally, the riveting assembly to join the two sheet metal pieces together using the rivets. This riveting equipment has the advantages of high riveting accuracy and efficiency, and is simple in structure and easy to use.

[0010] In one specific embodiment, the feeding assembly includes a vibratory feeder installed on the frame. The rivets are placed inside the vibratory feeder. A feeding plate is provided on the side of the vibratory feeder. The feeding plate has a cavity for the rivets. The vibratory feeder vibrates the rivets out and then arranges them regularly through the cavity on the feeding plate, which facilitates clamping by the clamping assembly.

[0011] In one specific embodiment, the clamping assembly includes a base fixed to the frame, a first cylinder horizontally mounted on the base, a second cylinder vertically mounted at the output end of the first cylinder, a bidirectional cylinder fixed at the output end of the second cylinder, and a left clamping arm and a right clamping arm at the output end of the bidirectional cylinder. The structure is simple and the clamping effect is stable.

[0012] In one specific embodiment, the limiting component includes a movable component and a limiting component, wherein the movable component is used to drive the limiting component to move toward the riveting component;

[0013] The movable component includes a base fixedly connected to the frame, a first motor mounted on the base, a lead screw at the output end of the motor, and a worktable slidably connected to the base, the worktable being threadedly connected to the lead screw.

[0014] The limiting component is located on the worktable, which is equipped with two quick clamps. The quick clamps are used to limit the sheet metal. The structure is simple, the limiting effect is good, and the movement is stable.

[0015] In one specific embodiment, the riveting assembly includes a reciprocating mechanism and a riveting mechanism, wherein the reciprocating mechanism is used to drive the riveting mechanism to reciprocate in the height direction;

[0016] The riveting mechanism includes a second motor and a riveting head located at the output end of the second motor. The riveting head abuts against the rivet, ensuring stable movement and good riveting effect.

[0017] Beneficial effects: This utility model arranges rivets in a regular manner through a feeding component, moves the rivets into the positioning holes using a clamping component, limits the sheet metal using the clamping component, and finally uses a riveting component to join the two sheet metal pieces together with the rivets. This riveting equipment has the advantages of high riveting accuracy and efficiency, and is simple in structure and easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a sheet metal riveting device according to this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the feeding assembly;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the limit component;

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged diagram of section A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the riveting assembly.

[0024] Reference numerals: 100, riveting equipment; 1, frame; 2, feeding assembly; 20, vibrating feeder; 21, feeding plate; 22, cavity; 3, clamping assembly; 30, first cylinder; 31, second cylinder; 32, bidirectional cylinder; 33, base; 4, limiting assembly; 40, moving part; 41, limiting part; 410, quick clamp; 411, sheet metal; 5, riveting assembly; 50, reciprocating mechanism; 51, second motor; 52, riveting joint. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "counterclockwise," "clockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," 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. They 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. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0027] 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 according to the specific circumstances. Example

[0028] See Figures 1-6This embodiment of a sheet metal riveting device 100 includes a frame 1; a feeding assembly 2 located on one side of the frame 1, used for feeding rivets; a limiting assembly 4 mounted on the frame 1, used for limiting two sheet metal pieces 411, the two sheet metal pieces 411 having positioning holes; a clamping assembly 3 mounted on the frame 1, used to move the rivet located at the position of the feeding assembly 2 to the positioning hole; and a riveting assembly. Component 5, the riveting assembly 5 is located above the frame 1. The riveting assembly 5 presses the rivets on the sheet metal 411 and makes the two sheet metal 411 pieces into one. In this utility model, the rivets are arranged in a regular manner by the feeding assembly 2, the rivets are moved into the positioning holes by the clamping assembly 3, the sheet metal 411 is limited by the clamping assembly 3, and finally the two sheet metal 411 pieces are joined together by the rivets by the riveting assembly 5. This riveting equipment has the advantages of high riveting accuracy and efficiency, and has a simple structure and is easy to use.

[0029] See Figure 2 The feeding assembly 2 includes a vibratory feeder 20 installed on the frame 1. The rivets are placed inside the vibratory feeder 20. The side of the vibratory feeder 20 is provided with a feeding plate 21. The feeding plate 21 is provided with a cavity 22 for the rivets. The vibratory feeder 20 vibrates the rivets out, and then they are regularly arranged through the cavity 22 on the feeding plate 21, which facilitates clamping by the clamping assembly 3.

[0030] See Figure 3 The clamping assembly 3 includes a base 33 fixed to the frame 1. A first cylinder 30 is horizontally mounted on the base 33. A second cylinder 31 is vertically mounted at the output end of the first cylinder 30. A bidirectional cylinder 32 is fixed at the output end of the second cylinder 31. A left clamping arm and a right clamping arm are provided at the output end of the bidirectional cylinder 32. The structure is simple and the clamping effect is stable.

[0031] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 The limiting component 4 includes a moving part 40 and a limiting part 41. The moving part 40 is used to drive the limiting part 41 to move toward the riveting component 5. The moving part 40 includes a base fixedly connected to the frame 1. A first motor is mounted on the base. The output end of the motor is provided with a lead screw. A worktable is slidably connected to the base. The worktable is threadedly connected to the lead screw. The limiting part 41 is located on the worktable. Two quick clamps 410 are provided on the worktable. The quick clamps 410 are used to limit the sheet metal 411. The structure is simple, the limiting effect is good, and the movement is stable.

[0032] See Figure 6The riveting assembly 5 includes a reciprocating mechanism 50 and a riveting mechanism. The reciprocating mechanism 50 is used to drive the riveting mechanism to reciprocate in the height direction. The riveting mechanism includes a second motor 51 and a riveting head 52 located at the output end of the second motor 51. The riveting head 52 abuts against the rivet, and the movement is stable and the riveting effect is good.

[0033] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sheet metal riveting device, characterized in that, include: frame; A feeding assembly, located on one side of the frame, is used for feeding rivets; A limiting component is mounted on the frame and is used to limit the movement of two sheet metal pieces, the two sheet metal pieces being provided with positioning holes. A clamping assembly, which is mounted on the frame, moves a rivet located at the position of the feeding assembly to the positioning hole; A riveting assembly, located above the frame, presses rivets on the sheet metal and joins the two sheet metal pieces together.

2. The sheet metal riveting equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a vibratory feeder installed on the frame, with rivets placed inside the vibratory feeder. The vibratory feeder has a feeding plate on its side, and the feeding plate has a cavity for the rivets.

3. The sheet metal riveting equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a base fixed to the frame, a first cylinder horizontally mounted on the base, a second cylinder vertically mounted at the output end of the first cylinder, a bidirectional cylinder fixed at the output end of the second cylinder, and a left clamping arm and a right clamping arm at the output end of the bidirectional cylinder.

4. The sheet metal riveting equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a movable component and a limiting component, wherein the movable component is used to drive the limiting component to move toward the riveting component; The movable component includes a base fixedly connected to the frame, a first motor mounted on the base, a lead screw at the output end of the motor, and a worktable slidably connected to the base, the worktable being threadedly connected to the lead screw. The limiting component is located on the worktable, and the worktable is provided with two quick clamps, which are used to limit the sheet metal.

5. The sheet metal riveting equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The riveting assembly includes a reciprocating mechanism and a riveting mechanism, wherein the reciprocating mechanism is used to drive the riveting mechanism to reciprocate in the height direction; The riveting mechanism includes a second motor and a riveting head located at the output end of the second motor, wherein the riveting head abuts against the rivet.