Switching tool and flexible switching system

Abstract

The utility model provides a switching tool and a flexible switching system, and relates to the technical field of vehicle machining, the switching tool comprises a basic device and a plurality of bearing devices, the basic device comprises a base and a guide rail installed on the base, the bearing devices are used for being alternatively installed on the basic device, the bearing devices are used for bearing a machining device, and the machining device is used for machining the machining device. The bearing device comprises a bearing body and a sliding piece installed on the bearing body, and the sliding piece is in sliding fit with the guide rail in the extending direction of the guide rail. The basic device further comprises a stopping piece installed on the base, the bearing device further comprises a stopping structure installed on the bearing body, and the stopping piece is used for being connected with the stopping structure so as to prevent the bearing device from moving relative to the basic device in the extending direction of the guide rail. The switching tool provided by the utility model is beneficial to improving the machining efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of vehicle processing technology, and more specifically, relates to a switching fixture and a flexible switching system. Background Technology

[0002] During vehicle manufacturing, different vehicle models require different specifications of processing equipment, and different processes require different types of processing equipment. Especially in the prototype workshop, vehicle models change frequently, and processing equipment needs to be replaced frequently, which affects processing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a tooling switching and flexible switching system to improve processing efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a switching fixture, including a base device and multiple support devices. The base device includes a base and a guide rail mounted on the base. The multiple support devices are selectively mounted on the base device. Each support device supports a processing device and includes a support body and a sliding member mounted on the support body. The sliding member slides in cooperation with the guide rail along its extension direction. The base device also includes a stop member mounted on the base, and the support devices also include a stop structure mounted on the support body. The stop member is connected to the stop structure to prevent the support device from moving relative to the base device along the extension direction of the guide rail.

[0006] Through the above technical solution, the switching fixture provided in this application can selectively install multiple carrier devices carrying processing equipment onto a base device, making it suitable for different vehicle models and different processes. Furthermore, the sliding component of the carrier device can slide and engage with the guide rail of the base device, facilitating installation. Additionally, the stop structure of the carrier device can connect with the stop component of the base device, preventing the carrier device from moving relative to the base device along the extension direction of the guide rail, thus facilitating the positioning of the carrier device. This improves the speed of carrier device changeover, thereby increasing processing efficiency.

[0007] Therefore, the switching tooling provided in this application helps to improve processing efficiency.

[0008] In some embodiments, the base device also includes a positioning element mounted on the base, the bearing device being movable relative to the base device between a free position and a fixed position, the bearing device being in the free position with the sliding element disengaging from the guide rail, and the bearing device being in the fixed position with the bearing body in contact with the positioning element, and the stop element and the stop structure being connected.

[0009] In this way, the positioning component can position the load-bearing device, making it easier to install the load-bearing device on the foundation, which helps to increase the speed of load-bearing device replacement and thus improves processing efficiency.

[0010] In some embodiments, the stop is movably connected to the base and can switch between a stop position and a release position. When the stop is in the stop position, the stop is connected to the stop structure, and when the stop is in the release position, the stop is disconnected from the stop structure.

[0011] In this way, the switching operation provided by this application can be used to position the bearing device by changing the position of the stop, which is beneficial to improving the replacement speed of the bearing device and thus improving processing efficiency.

[0012] In some embodiments, the positioning element includes a limit switch. When the carrier device is in a fixed position, the carrier body contacts the limit switch, and the stop element switches to the stop position. When the carrier device is in a fixed position, the carrier body contacts the limit switch, and the limit switch can control the stop element to switch to the stop position. This avoids manual operation, improves the changeover speed of the carrier device, and thus improves processing efficiency.

[0013] In some embodiments, the guide rail includes a groove, the slider includes a guide pulley, the groove includes a starting end and a ending end, a stop is located at the ending end, and the starting end is provided with a flared opening.

[0014] In this way, the flared opening can easily guide the pulley into the groove, facilitate the installation of the load-bearing device and the foundation device, and help improve the replacement speed of the load-bearing device, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0015] In some embodiments, the guide rail includes two opposing guide members that define a groove, and the axis of rotation of the guide pulley is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide rail and the opposing direction of the two guide members. This helps to improve the smoothness of the movement of the load-bearing device.

[0016] In some embodiments, the foundation also includes a valve plate mounted on the base, the valve plate being used to abut against the supporting body;

[0017] And / or, the base device also includes a first vehicle model recognition sensor mounted on the base, and the carrier device includes a second vehicle model recognition sensor mounted on the carrier body;

[0018] And / or, the foundation device also includes a support pulley mounted on the base, and the load-bearing device includes a support block mounted on the load-bearing body, the support pulley being used to support the support block.

[0019] In this way, the valve plate can provide friction to the load-bearing body, which helps to reduce the moving speed of the load-bearing device and improve the smoothness of its movement. Furthermore, the base device can identify the vehicle model using a first vehicle model identification sensor, and the load-bearing device can identify the vehicle model using a second vehicle model identification sensor, facilitating coordination between the base device and the load-bearing device.

[0020] Secondly, this application provides a flexible switching system, including the switching fixture of any of the above embodiments, and multiple supporting devices for supporting different vehicle models and / or different types of processing devices, the processing devices including gripping devices or welding devices. The flexible switching system provided by this application has the same or similar technical effects as the switching fixture of any of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0021] In some embodiments, the flexible switching system provided in this application includes a controller, the base device further includes a first vehicle model identification sensor mounted on the base, the carrier device includes a second vehicle model identification sensor mounted on the carrier body, and the controller is used to match the base device and the carrier device according to the signals of the first vehicle model identification sensor and the second vehicle model identification sensor.

[0022] In some embodiments, the carrier includes a display mounted on the carrier body, and a controller is used to control the display based on signals from a first vehicle model identification sensor and a second vehicle model identification sensor. This facilitates viewing the carrier that matches the corresponding vehicle model. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flexible switching system provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the basic device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the support device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the support device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the controller provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0030] 10-Basic device; 11-Base; 111-Guide rail bracket; 112-Stop bracket; 113-Positioning bracket; 114-Valve plate bracket; 115-Pulley bracket; 101-Slide groove; 1011-Bell mouth; 12-Guide rail; 121-Guide component; 13-Stop component; 14-Positioning component; 141-Limit switch; 15-Valve plate; 16-First vehicle type identification sensor; 17-Supporting pulley; 20-Bearing device; 21-Bearing body; 211-Walking wheel; 22-Guide pulley; 23-Stop structure; 24-Support block; 25-Second vehicle type identification sensor; 30-Processing device; 31-Gripping device; 32-Welding device; 40-Controller; 41-Mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0032] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0033] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0034] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] To meet market demands, vehicle models are becoming increasingly diversified. The pace of updates for both gasoline-powered and new energy vehicles is accelerating, with new energy vehicles including pure electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. To proactively adapt to this rapidly evolving market demand, it is necessary to improve the utilization rate and flexibility of production equipment and tooling.

[0036] Traditional production equipment typically features a limited range of processing devices, resulting in low overall utilization rates during operation. This is particularly true for pilot production workshops with low capacity demands and small-batch production, where equipment utilization is particularly low.

[0037] Furthermore, during vehicle manufacturing, different vehicle models require different specifications of processing equipment, and different processes require different types of processing equipment. Especially in the prototype workshop, vehicle models change frequently, and processing equipment needs to be replaced frequently, affecting processing efficiency.

[0038] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The switching fixtures and flexible switching systems provided in the embodiments of this application will now be described.

[0039] The flexible switching system provided in this application includes a switching fixture, which includes a base device 10 and multiple support devices 20. The multiple support devices 20 are used to support different vehicle models and / or different types of processing devices 30, and the multiple support devices 20 are used to be selectively installed on the base device 10.

[0040] Optionally, the processing apparatus 30 includes a gripping device 31. Optionally, the processing apparatus 30 includes a welding device 32. It should be noted that the specific structures of the gripping device 31 and the welding device 32 are not limited here.

[0041] It is understood that the switching fixture provided in this application embodiment can be selectively installed on the base device 10 using multiple carrier devices 20 carrying processing devices 30, and can be applied to different vehicle models and different processes.

[0042] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The base device 10 includes a base 11 and a guide rail 12 mounted on the base 11. The bearing device 20 includes a bearing body 21 and a sliding member mounted on the bearing body 21. The sliding member and the guide rail 12 are along the extending direction of the guide rail 12 (e.g., ...). Figure 2 The X-direction sliding fit facilitates the installation of the base device 10 onto the base device 10.

[0043] Optionally, the base 11 is provided with a guide rail bracket 111, and the guide rail 12 is mounted on the guide rail bracket 111.

[0044] Optionally, the base device 10 further includes a stop member 13 mounted on the base 11, and the bearing device 20 further includes a stop structure 23 mounted on the bearing body 21. The stop member 13 is connected to the stop structure 23 to prevent the bearing device 20 from moving relative to the base device 10 along the extension direction of the guide rail 12. This facilitates the positioning of the bearing device 20, improves the change speed of the bearing device 20, and thus improves processing efficiency. In addition, the base device 10 can be used with different bearing devices 20, which helps to improve utilization.

[0045] Therefore, the switching tooling provided in this application embodiment is beneficial to improving processing efficiency.

[0046] Optionally, the base 11 is provided with a stop bracket 112, and the stop member 13 is installed on the stop member 13 bracket.

[0047] Please continue reading. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the base device 10 further includes a positioning element 14 mounted on the base 11, and the support device 20 is movable relative to the base device 10 between a free position and a fixed position.

[0048] Optionally, the base 11 is provided with a positioning bracket 113, and the positioning element 14 is installed on the positioning bracket 113.

[0049] When the bearing device 20 is in a free position, the sliding member can disengage from the guide rail 12. When the bearing device 20 is in a fixed position, the bearing body 21 contacts the positioning member 14, and the stop member 13 and the stop structure 23 are connected.

[0050] In this way, the positioning component 14 can position the bearing device 20, which facilitates the installation of the bearing device 20 on the base device 10, and helps to improve the replacement speed of the bearing device 20, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0051] In some embodiments, the stop member 13 is movably connected to the base 11 and can switch between a stop position and a release position. When the stop member 13 is in the stop position, the stop member 13 is connected to the stop structure 23. When the stop member 13 is in the release position, the stop member 13 is disconnected from the stop structure 23.

[0052] In this way, the switching operation provided in this application embodiment can be used to position the bearing device 20 by changing the position of the stop 13, which is beneficial to improving the replacement speed of the bearing device 20 and thus improving the processing efficiency.

[0053] Optionally, the stop 13 and the stop 13 bracket extend in a direction perpendicular to the guide rail 12 (e.g., Figure 2 (Z-direction) sliding connection.

[0054] Optionally, the stop 13 is rotatably connected to the stop 13 bracket.

[0055] Optionally, the stop structure 23 can be a stop groove provided on the supporting body 21. When the stop member 13 is in the stop position, the stop member 13 extends into the stop groove, and when the stop member 13 is in the release position, the stop member 13 disengages from the stop groove.

[0056] Optionally, the stop structure 23 can be a magnetic component installed on the support body 21, and the stop component 13 can be a magnetic component for magnetically connecting with the stop structure 23.

[0057] In some embodiments, the positioning element 14 includes a limit switch 141. When the carrier device 20 is in a fixed position, the carrier body 21 contacts the limit switch 141, and the stop element 13 switches to the stop position. When the carrier device 20 is in a fixed position, the carrier body 21 contacts the limit switch 141, and the limit switch 141 can control the stop element 13 to switch to the stop position. This avoids manual operation, improves the changeover speed of the carrier device 20, and thus improves processing efficiency.

[0058] For example, a stop drive component is provided on the stop bracket 112, which can drive the stop component 13 to switch between a stop position and a release position. Optionally, the stop drive component can be a motor, hydraulic cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, etc.

[0059] Please continue reading. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the guide rail 12 includes a groove 101, the sliding member includes a guide pulley 22, the groove 101 includes a starting end and a ending end, the stop member 13 is located at the ending end, and the starting end is provided with a flared opening 1011.

[0060] In this way, the flared opening 1011 can easily guide the pulley 22 into the slide groove 101, which facilitates the installation of the bearing device 20 and the base device 10, and helps to improve the replacement speed of the bearing device 20, thereby improving the processing efficiency.

[0061] Optionally, the guide rail 12 includes two opposing guide members 121, which define a groove 101. The axis of rotation of the guide pulley 22 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide rail 12 and the opposing direction of the two guide members 121 (e.g., Figure 2 (in the Y direction), that is, along the axis of rotation of guide pulley 22. Figure 2It extends in the Z-direction. This helps to improve the smoothness of the movement of the load-bearing device 20.

[0062] Optionally, the outer peripheral surface of the guide pulley 22 can contact the opposing sides of the two guide members 121. This helps to improve the stability of the load-bearing device 20.

[0063] In some embodiments, the base device 10 further includes a valve plate 15 mounted on the base 11, the valve plate 15 being used to abut against the support body 21. In this way, the valve plate 15 can provide frictional force to the support body 21, which helps to reduce the moving speed of the support device 20 and improves the smoothness of the movement of the support device 20.

[0064] Understandably, the valve plate 15 is mounted on the side of the base 11 away from the flare 1011.

[0065] Optionally, the base 11 is provided with a valve plate support 114, and the valve plate 15 is mounted on the valve plate support 114.

[0066] In some embodiments, the base device 10 further includes a support pulley 17 mounted on the base 11, and the bearing device 20 includes a support block 24 mounted on the bearing body 21. The support pulley 17 is used to support the support block 24. It is understood that when the bearing device 20 moves from a free position to a fixed position, and when the bearing device 20 leaves the fixed position, the support pulley 17 can roll relative to the support block 24, avoiding hard contact between the bearing body and the base 11, which helps to improve the stability of the bearing device 20.

[0067] Optionally, the base 11 is provided with a pulley bracket 115, and the supporting pulley 17 is installed on the pulley bracket 115.

[0068] Optionally, there are multiple support pulleys 17, which are distributed on both sides of the guide rail 12.

[0069] In some embodiments, the base device 10 further includes a first vehicle model identification sensor 16 mounted on the base 11, and the support device 20 includes a second vehicle model identification sensor 25 mounted on the support body 21. In this way, the base device 10 can identify the vehicle model through the first vehicle model identification sensor 16, and the support device 20 can identify the vehicle model through the second vehicle model identification sensor 25, facilitating the cooperation between the base device 10 and the support device 20.

[0070] Optionally, the support device 20 also includes a traveling wheel 211 installed at the bottom of the base 11, which can move the support device 20 to the base device 10 and move between a free position and a fixed position.

[0071] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the flexible switching system provided in this application includes a controller 40, which is used to match the base device 10 and the support device 20 based on signals from the first vehicle model identification sensor 16 and the second vehicle model identification sensor 25. The controller 40 has a mounting bracket 41, which allows the controller 40 to be mounted and fixed.

[0072] The support device 20 also includes a walking drive component mounted on the base 11, which can drive at least one walking wheel 211, thereby moving the support device 20.

[0073] Optionally, the operator of the controller 40 can activate the drive mechanism of the matched carrier device 20 based on the signals from the first vehicle identification sensor 16 and the second vehicle identification sensor 25, causing the carrier device 20 to move toward the base device 10.

[0074] In some embodiments, the carrier 20 includes a display device mounted on the carrier body 21, and the controller 40 controls the display device to operate based on signals from the first vehicle model identification sensor 16 and the second vehicle model identification sensor 25. This facilitates viewing the carrier 20 that matches the corresponding vehicle model.

[0075] Alternatively, the operator of the controller 40 can operate the matched carrier 20 to move toward the base device 10 according to the signal from the prompter.

[0076] Optionally, the prompter may include a voice announcer and / or indicator lights.

[0077] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A switching fixture, characterized in that, include: The basic device includes a base and a guide rail mounted on the base; Multiple support devices are provided, each of which is selectively mounted on the base device. Each support device is used to support a processing device. Each support device includes a support body and a sliding member mounted on the support body. The sliding member is slidably engaged with the guide rail along the extension direction of the guide rail. The base device further includes a stop member installed on the base, and the bearing device further includes a stop structure installed on the bearing body. The stop member is used to connect with the stop structure to prevent the bearing device from moving relative to the base device along the extension direction of the guide rail.

2. The switching fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The basic device also includes a positioning element installed on the base. The bearing device is movable relative to the basic device between a free position and a fixed position. When the bearing device is in the free position, the sliding element can disengage from the guide rail. When the bearing device is in the fixed position, the bearing body contacts the positioning element, and the stop element and the stop structure are connected.

3. The switching fixture as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The stop member is movably connected to the base and can switch between a stop position and a release position. When the stop member is in the stop position, the stop member is connected to the stop structure. When the stop member is in the release position, the stop member is disconnected from the stop structure.

4. The switching fixture as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning element includes a limit switch. When the bearing device is in the fixed position, the bearing body contacts the limit switch, and the stop element switches to the stop position.

5. The switching fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The guide rail includes a slide groove, the sliding member includes a guide pulley, the slide groove includes a starting end and a ending end, the stop member is located at the ending end, and the starting end is provided with a flared opening.

6. The switching fixture as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The guide rail includes two opposing guide members that define the groove, and the axis of rotation of the guide pulley is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide rail and the opposing direction of the two guide members.

7. The switching fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The basic device also includes a valve plate installed on the base, the valve plate being used to abut against the supporting body; And / or, the base device further includes a first vehicle model recognition sensor mounted on the base, and the support device includes a second vehicle model recognition sensor mounted on the support body; And / or, the base device further includes a support pulley mounted on the base, and the bearing device includes a support block mounted on the bearing body, the support pulley being used to support the support block.

8. A flexible switching system, characterized in that, Includes the switching fixture as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a plurality of the carrier devices are used to carry different vehicle models and / or different types of processing devices, wherein the processing devices include gripping devices or welding devices.

9. The flexible switching system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The flexible switching system includes a controller, the base device includes a first vehicle model recognition sensor installed on the base, and the carrier device includes a second vehicle model recognition sensor installed on the carrier body. The controller is used to match the base device and the carrier device according to the signals of the first vehicle model recognition sensor and the second vehicle model recognition sensor.

10. The flexible switching system as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The carrier device includes a prompter installed on the carrier body, and the controller is used to control the prompter to work based on the signals from the first vehicle model identification sensor and the second vehicle model identification sensor.

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