Clamping mechanism for steering wheel framework die casting

By designing a steering wheel clamping mechanism with a support plate and cooling components, the problems of unstable clamping and high-temperature burns were solved, achieving stable clamping and cooling effects.

CN223946772UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27ZHEJIANG FANGXIANG IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520393301.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-06

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Technical Problem

Existing steering wheel clamping mechanisms cannot effectively position curved steering wheels during the clamping process, and high-temperature steering wheels can easily cause burns to operators.

Method used

A clamping mechanism including a support plate, handle, cooling component and clamping block is designed. The mechanism uses a stepper motor to drive the left and right rotating screws to move the connecting rod and clamping block for clamping, and the cooling component cools the object.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable clamping and effective positioning of the high-temperature steering wheel, preventing burns to the operator, while cooling components reduce the steering wheel temperature.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of steering wheel production equipment, and particularly relates to a clamping mechanism for steering wheel framework die casting, which comprises a support plate and a handle, the handle is fixed above the support plate, a placement groove is arranged in the support plate, an installation groove is arranged on the inner wall of the placement groove, fixing structures are arranged on two sides of the placement groove, and a cooling component is arranged in the installation groove. The cooling assembly is arranged in the mounting groove, the fixing structure comprises a lead screw assembly, two connecting rods and two clamping blocks, the lead screw assembly is fixed to the side wall of the supporting plate, fixing holes allowing the connecting rods to penetrate through are formed in the side walls, opposite to the two ends of the lead screw assembly, of the supporting plate, the connecting rods are connected with the lead screw assembly, and the cooling assembly comprises a driving motor and fan blades. The driving motor is fixed between the supporting plate and the handle, the output end of the driving motor extends into the mounting groove, and the fan blades are fixed to the output end of the driving motor; compared with the prior art, an operator can be prevented from being scalded by a die-cast steering wheel during use.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to steering wheel production equipment technical field more specifically, it relates to a kind of steering wheel skeleton die casting clamping mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] Steering wheel is the wheel-like device of automobile, ship and aircraft etc. steering direction, its function is the force that driver acts on the edge of steering wheel is converted into torque and is transmitted to steering shaft.

[0003] For example, the clamping mechanism for die casting of steering wheel disclosed in the authorized announcement No. CN218254799U can be driven to rotate the rotating rod by shaking the handle or the motor, and the two chain plates can be moved horizontally by approaching or moving away from each other by connecting with the clamping square plate and other components. The two chain plates can clamp the steering wheel skeleton after approaching each other, and the contact area with the steering wheel skeleton of different shapes and specifications can be increased after the chain plate is bent, thereby improving the stability during clamping the steering wheel skeleton. The sponge block can be used for soft connection between the chain plate and the clamping square plate, so that the chain plate can be bent and deformed after being pressed. The fan can be used for air cooling of the sponge block and the steering wheel skeleton and other components.

[0004] Although the above-mentioned steering wheel can be clamped, the clamping plate cannot position the steering wheel during clamping because the profile of the steering wheel is arc-shaped. Moreover, if the clamped steering wheel falls, it can cause burns to the operator due to the high temperature of the clamped steering wheel. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a clamping mechanism for die casting of steering wheel skeleton, which can protect the operator.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0007] A clamping mechanism for die casting of steering wheel skeleton, comprising a support plate and a handle, the handle is fixed above the support plate, a placing groove is formed in the support plate, an installation groove is formed in the inner wall of the placing groove, a fixing structure is arranged on both sides of the placing groove, a cooling assembly is arranged in the installation groove,

[0008] The fixing structure comprises a lead screw assembly, two connecting rods and two clamping blocks. The lead screw assembly is fixed to the side wall of the support plate. Fixed holes are formed in the side walls of the support plate relative to both ends of the lead screw assembly for the connecting rods to pass through. The connecting rods are connected to the lead screw assembly. One end of the connecting rod arranged in the installation groove is fixedly connected to the clamping block.

[0009] The cooling assembly comprises a driving motor and a fan blade, the driving motor is fixed between the support plate and the handle, the output end of the driving motor extends into the mounting groove, and the fan blade is fixed to the output end of the driving motor.

[0010] The utility model further sets up: the screw rod component includes left and right screw rods, stepping motor and fixed base, stepping motor and fixed base are fixed in support plate side wall respectively, left and right screw rods are placed between stepping motor and fixed base, two slide blocks are set to the outer circumferential wall of left and right screw rods, two slide blocks are fixed with corresponding position's connecting rod respectively.

[0011] The utility model further sets up: the clamping block end face is equipped with arc slot.

[0012] The utility model further sets up: support plate one side is equipped with control panel, and driving motor and stepping motor are all with control panel communication connection.

[0013] The utility model further sets up: the handle is equipped with antiskid cover.

[0014] The utility model further sets up: the mounting groove upper end is equipped with a plurality of vent holes.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

[0016] By increasing the support plate, the clamping mechanism is moved by the handle during use, the support plate can avoid the operator from being scalded by the pressed steering wheel during use, further, the left and right screw rods are driven to rotate by the stepping motor, and then the connecting rod and the clamping block are moved to clamp the steering wheel placed in the placing groove, and further, the fan blade is arranged at the upper end of the placing groove to cool the steering wheel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Fig. 1 It is a structural schematic view of the utility model embodiment;

[0018] Fig. 2 It is a perspective view of the utility model embodiment.

[0019] Support plate 1, handle 2, placing groove 3, mounting groove 4, connecting rod 5, clamping block 6, driving motor 7, fan blade 8, left and right screw rods 9, stepping motor 10, fixed base 11, slide block 12, control panel 13, vent hole 14. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] 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.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "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 utility model 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 utility model.

[0022] In use, the clamping mechanism is moved by holding the handle 2, aligning the placement slot 3 with the steering wheel to be clamped, so that the steering wheel is located in the placement slot 3. Then, the stepper motor 10 is started by the controller. The stepper motor 10 rotates, driving the left and right screw 9 to rotate. The left and right screw 9 rotates, driving the slide 12 to move. The slide 12 drives the connecting rod 5 and the clamping block 6 to move until the clamping block 6 contacts the steering wheel and clamps the steering wheel. Then, the stepper motor 10 is driven to stop moving by the control panel 13. Then, the drive motor 7 is turned on, and the motor rotates to drive the fan blade 8 to rotate, cooling the steering wheel. Finally, the steering wheel is moved to the next work station.

[0023] like Figs. 1-2 As shown,

[0024] It includes a support plate 1 and a handle 2. A control panel 13 is provided on one side of the support plate 1. The drive motor 7 and the stepper motor 10 are both connected to the control panel 13. The handle 2 is covered with an anti-slip sleeve, which protects the operator's hand and increases the friction between the hand and the handle 2.

[0025] The handle 2 is fixed above the support plate 1. The support plate 1 has a placement groove 3. The inner wall of the placement groove 3 has an installation groove 4. The placement groove 3 has a fixing structure on both sides. The installation groove 4 has a cooling component. The cooling component is placed in the installation groove 4. The upper end of the installation groove 4 has several ventilation holes 14 for ventilation and heat dissipation of the steering wheel in the placement groove 3.

[0026] The fixing structure includes a lead screw assembly, two connecting rods 5 and two clamping blocks 6. The end face of the clamping block 6 is provided with an arc-shaped groove, which fits the contour of the steering wheel edge for more stable clamping.

[0027] The screw rod assembly is fixed to the side wall of the support plate 1, and the support plate 1 is provided with a fixing hole for the connecting rod 5 to pass through on the side wall opposite to the two ends of the screw rod assembly; the steering wheel in the placing groove 3 is fixed and clamped by extending the connecting rod 5 into the placing groove 3.

[0028] The screw rod assembly comprises left and right rotating screw rods 9, a stepping motor 10 and a fixed seat 11, the stepping motor 10 and the fixed seat 11 are fixed to the side wall of the support plate 1 respectively, the left and right rotating screw rods 9 are arranged between the stepping motor 10 and the fixed seat 11, two sliding seats 12 are sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the left and right rotating screw rods 9, and the two sliding seats 12 are fixed to the corresponding connecting rods 5 respectively; the movement of the sliding seats 12 is driven by the rotation of the left and right rotating screw rods 9, so that the clamping block 6 clamps the steering wheel.

[0029] The cooling assembly comprises a driving motor 7 and a fan blade 8, the driving motor 7 is fixed between the support plate 1 and the handle 2, the output end of the driving motor 7 extends into the mounting groove 4, and the fan blade 8 is fixed to the output end of the driving motor 7; the driving motor 7 drives the rotation of the fan blade 8, drives the air flow, and cools the steering wheel.

[0030] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, and the common changes and replacements within the technical scheme range of the present application should be included in the protection range of the present application.

Claims

1. A clamping mechanism for steering wheel skeleton die casting, comprising a support plate (1) and a handle (2), characterized in that: The handle (2) is fixed above the support plate (1), the support plate (1) is provided with a placing groove (3), the inner wall of the placing groove (3) is provided with a mounting groove (4), the both sides of the placing groove (3) are provided with a fixing structure, the mounting groove (4) is provided with a cooling assembly, and the cooling assembly is arranged in the mounting groove (4), The fixing structure comprises a lead screw assembly, two connecting rods (5) and two clamping blocks (6), the lead screw assembly is fixed to the side wall of the support plate (1), the side wall of the support plate (1) is provided with a fixing hole for the connecting rod (5) to pass through, the connecting rod (5) is connected with the lead screw assembly, and one end of the connecting rod (5) arranged in the mounting groove (4) is fixedly connected with the clamping block (6), The cooling assembly comprises a driving motor (7) and a fan blade (8), the driving motor (7) is fixed between the support plate (1) and the handle (2), the output end of the driving motor (7) extends into the mounting groove (4), and the fan blade (8) is fixed to the output end of the driving motor (7).

2. The steering wheel skeleton press-clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized by: The lead screw assembly comprises left and right rotating lead screws (9), a stepping motor (10) and a fixed seat (11), the stepping motor (10) and the fixed seat (11) are fixed to the side wall of the support plate (1), the left and right rotating lead screws (9) are arranged between the stepping motor (10) and the fixed seat (11), and the outer circumferential wall of the left and right rotating lead screws (9) is provided with two sliding seats (12).

3. The steering wheel skeleton die-casting clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end face of the clamping block (6) is provided with an arc-shaped groove.

4. The steering wheel skeleton die-casting clamping mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the support plate (1) is provided with a control panel (13), and the driving motor (7) and the stepping motor (10) are in communication connection with the control panel (13).

5. The steering wheel skeleton press-clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (2) is provided with an anti-skid sleeve.

6. The steering wheel skeleton die-casting clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the mounting groove (4) is provided with a plurality of air holes (14).