Quality detection equipment for automobile steering column production
By introducing grooving and T-groove structures into the quality inspection equipment used in the production of automotive steering columns, the movement and adjustment of the connecting plate and C-block are realized, solving the problem that existing equipment can only inspect fixed lengths. This enables flexible inspection of steering columns of different lengths and improves the applicability of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520066270.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing quality inspection equipment for automotive steering column production has a fixed plate and base that are fixedly connected, making it impossible to adjust the position. It can only inspect steering columns of a fixed length, which greatly limits its use.
A quality inspection device for automotive steering column production was designed. By setting a sliding groove and a T-slot on the base plate, and combining the slider with the connecting plate and the T-block, the movement and adjustment of the connecting plate and the C-block can be realized. Combined with a motor and a torque sensor, it is suitable for inspecting steering columns of different lengths.
The equipment's applicability has been expanded, its flexibility of use has been improved, and it can be applied to the inspection of steering columns of different lengths, thus enhancing the flexibility and applicability of the inspection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steering column quality inspection technology, and in particular to a quality inspection device for automobile steering column production. Background Technology
[0002] Quality inspection, also known as "technical inspection," is a quality management method that uses certain testing methods and inspection techniques to determine the quality characteristics of a product and compares the results with the prescribed quality standards to determine whether a product or a batch of products is qualified or unqualified. In the production of automotive steering columns, quality inspection is required to ensure the safety of vehicle use.
[0003] Chinese Patent CN217654927U discloses a quality inspection device for automobile steering column production. This device uses a torque sensor to drive a connecting shaft to rotate, causing a fixed sleeve to apply torque to the steering column. However, while solving the problem, this quality inspection device for automobile steering column production has the following drawbacks:
[0004] Its fixed plate is fixedly connected to the base, which means that the position of the connecting plate cannot be adjusted. It can only be used to test steering columns of a fixed length, which has great limitations. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the aforementioned technical defects.
[0006] Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to provide a quality inspection device for the production of automotive steering columns, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this utility model provides a quality inspection device for automobile steering column production, including a base plate. The top of the base plate has a sliding groove and a T-shaped groove. A slider is slidably connected inside the sliding groove, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the slider. A T-shaped block is slidably connected inside the T-shaped groove. A fixing plate is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting plate, and a fixing bolt is threaded onto the surface of the fixing plate. A connecting column is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate, and a C-shaped block is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting column. An adjusting bolt is threaded onto the inside of the C-shaped block, and a clamping plate is rotatably fixed to one end of the adjusting bolt.
[0008] Preferably, in any of the above solutions, a bearing is fixedly installed inside the clamping plate, and the bearing prevents the clamping plate from rotating synchronously with the adjusting bolt.
[0009] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, a motor is provided on the top of the base plate, and a torque sensor is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. The motor and the torque sensor cooperate to detect the applied force.
[0010] Preferably, one end of the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to a connecting sleeve, which facilitates connection with the steering column.
[0011] Preferably, as described in any of the above schemes, a pad is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, which increases the height of the motor so that it is on the same horizontal line as the C-shaped block.
[0012] Preferably, one side of the clamping plate is fixedly connected to a rubber pad, which can protect the steering column and prevent it from being damaged by clamping.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. The slider moves within the groove, causing the connecting plate and C-block to move. The distance is adjustable, making it suitable for testing steering columns of different lengths, thus expanding its applicability and improving its flexibility.
[0015] 2. After the connecting plate is moved to the required position, tighten the fixing bolts on the fixing plate so that one end of it contacts the base plate to fix the connecting plate. The T-shaped block slides in the T-slot. During the test, when the connecting plate is subjected to torque, the T-shaped block can share the force on the connecting plate.
[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the external contour according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the slide groove according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the C-shaped block according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] The components are: 1. base plate, 2. slide groove, 3. slider, 4. connecting plate, 5. T-slot, 6. T-block, 7. fixing plate, 8. fixing bolt, 9. connecting column, 10. C-block, 11. adjusting bolt, 12. clamping plate, 13. bearing, 14. motor, 15. torque sensor, 16. connecting sleeve, 17. pad, 18. rubber pad. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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 intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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
[0024] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a quality inspection device for automotive steering column production in this embodiment includes a base plate 1. The top of the base plate 1 is provided with a sliding groove 2 and a T-shaped groove 5. There are two T-shaped grooves 5, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the sliding groove 2 and communicating with the sliding groove 2. A slider 3 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove 2. A connecting plate 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the slider 3. A T-shaped block 6 is slidably connected inside the T-shaped groove 5. The T-shaped block 6 is fixedly connected to the slider 3. A fixing plate 7 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting plate 4. There are four fixing plates 7, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the connecting plate 4. Fixing bolts 8 are threadedly connected to the surface of the fixing plate 7. A connecting column 9 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate 4. A C-shaped block 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting column 9. An adjusting bolt 11 is threadedly connected inside the C-shaped block 10. A clamping plate 12 is fixedly and rotatably connected to one end of the adjusting bolt 11. There are two clamping plates 12, which can fix the steering column from both sides.
[0025] A bearing 13 is fixedly installed inside the clamping plate 12, and the inner ring of the bearing 13 is connected to the adjusting bolt 11.
[0026] A motor 14 is installed on the top of the base plate 1. A torque sensor 15 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 14, and the output shaft of the motor 14 passes through the torque sensor 15.
[0027] A connecting sleeve 16 is fixedly connected to one end of the output shaft of the motor 14, and the connecting sleeve 16 can rotate synchronously with the output shaft of the motor 14.
[0028] A pad 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, and the motor 14 and torque sensor 15 are fixedly mounted on the pad 17.
[0029] A rubber pad 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the clamping plate 12, and rubber pads 18 are fixedly connected to the inner sides of both clamping plates 12.
[0030] The working principle of the quality inspection equipment for automobile steering column production in this embodiment is as follows:
[0031] First, move the connecting plate 4 to the appropriate position and tighten the fixing bolt 8 so that one end of it contacts the base plate 1 to fix the connecting plate 4. Insert one end of the steering column into the connecting sleeve 16 and place the other end in the C-shaped block 10. Rotate the adjusting bolt 11 to move the clamping plate 12 to clamp it. Then start the motor 14 to drive the output shaft and the steering column to twist. The twisting force will be detected by the torque sensor 15. During the twisting process, the force on the connecting plate 4 will be distributed to the T-shaped block 6 to prevent the connecting plate 4 from deforming, thereby completing the test of the steering column.
[0032] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0033] 1. The slider 2 moves within the slide groove 3, causing the connecting plate 4 and the C-shaped block 10 to move. The distance is adjustable, making it suitable for the inspection of steering columns of different lengths, thus expanding its application range and improving its flexibility of use.
[0034] 2. After the connecting plate 4 is moved to the required position, tighten the fixing bolts 8 on the fixing plate 7 so that one end of it contacts the base plate 1, thereby fixing the connecting plate 4. The T-shaped block 6 is slidably connected in the T-shaped groove 5. During the testing process, when the connecting plate 4 is subjected to torque, the T-shaped block 6 can share the force on the connecting plate 4.
[0035] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0036] It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that this utility model includes any combination of the utility model content and specific embodiments described in the foregoing specification, as well as the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings. Due to space limitations and for the sake of brevity, not all of these combinations have been described in detail. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0037] 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. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A quality detection device for automobile steering column production, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of adjustable torque sensor, including bottom plate (1), the top of the bottom plate (1) is equipped with sliding slot (2) and T-shaped slot (5), the inside of the sliding slot (2) is slidably connected with slider (3), the top of the slider (3) is fixedly connected with connecting plate (4), the inside of the T-shaped slot (5) is slidably connected with T-shaped block (6), the side of the connecting plate (4) is fixedly connected with fixed plate (7), the surface of the fixed plate (7) is threadedly connected with fixed bolt (8), one side of the connecting plate (4) is fixedly connected with connecting column (9), one end of the connecting column (9) is fixedly connected with C-shaped block (10), the inside of the C-shaped block (10) is threadedly connected with adjusting bolt (11), one end of the adjusting bolt (11) is fixedly rotatably connected with clamping plate (12).
2. A quality detection device for producing a steering column of a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inside of the clamping plate (12) is fixedly installed with bearing (13).
3. A quality detection device for producing a steering column of a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein The top of the bottom plate (1) is provided with motor (14), and the output shaft of the motor (14) is fixedly connected with torque sensor (15).
4. A quality detection apparatus for producing a steering column of an automobile as set forth in claim 3, wherein One end of the output shaft of the motor (14) is fixedly connected with connecting sleeve (16).
5. A quality inspection apparatus for a vehicle steering column production as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The top of the bottom plate (1) is fixedly connected with pad plate (17).
6. A quality inspection apparatus for a vehicle steering column production as claimed in claim 1, wherein, One side of the clamping plate (12) is fixedly connected with rubber pad (18).
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Quality detection equipment for automobile steering column production
CN217654927U