Turning device for upper connecting plate of steering column
By designing a flanging device that drives the lower die assembly to slide using a drive motor and lead screw, the problem of poor flanging continuity in existing devices is solved, enabling efficient continuous processing of the connecting plate and multi-angle flanging.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
AI Technical Summary
The existing steering column connecting plate flanging device has poor continuity and cannot process multiple connecting plates continuously in a short period of time, resulting in low flanging efficiency.
A flanging device is designed, comprising a drive motor, a lead screw, a slide bar, a lower die assembly, and a dual-output hydraulic cylinder. The drive motor drives the lead screw to rotate, causing the lower die assembly to slide on the slide bar, thereby achieving continuous flanging of the connecting plate. The dual-output hydraulic cylinder and clamping plate limit and adjust the angle of the connecting plate.
It improves the continuity of processing the connecting plate in a short time, enhances the flanging efficiency, and ensures the stability and multi-angle flanging capability of the connecting plate during the flanging process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts processing technology, specifically to a flanged device for a connecting plate on a steering column. Background Technology
[0002] The connecting plate on the steering column is an automotive component. The connecting plate on the steering column is frequently operated and has high quality requirements. In order to improve the quality of the connecting plate, there are strict requirements for its processing.
[0003] For example, a flanged device for a top cover bracket on an automotive steering column cylinder, with application number CN201821926924.4 and authorization announcement date of 20190816, includes a base, support rods installed at the four corners of the top of the base, a hydraulic housing installed at the top of the support rods, a hydraulic telescopic rod installed at the lower end of the hydraulic housing, a fixing plate installed at the bottom of the hydraulic telescopic rod, a positioning block installed at the bottom of the fixing plate, a pressure block installed at the top of the base, a top cover bracket placed on the pressure block, a column cylinder welded to the top of the top cover bracket, and limiting plates set around the pressure block. This utility model solves the problems of inconvenience in using existing flanged devices, weak protection of the top cover bracket to be flanged, and poor flanged accuracy.
[0004] When manufacturing the connecting plate on the steering column, a flanging device is used for flanging. However, during flanging, the flanging of the previous connecting plate must be completed and the flanged connecting plate removed before the flanging of the next connecting plate can continue. This results in poor flanging continuity of the flanging device, making it impossible to flanging the connecting plates in a short time. Therefore, it is urgent to design a flanging device for the connecting plate on the steering column to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flanged device for a connecting plate on a steering column to address the aforementioned shortcomings in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A flanged connecting plate device for a steering column includes a base and a mounting base. Brackets are bolted to the outer walls of both sides of the top of the base, and a downward pressure cylinder is bolted to the center of the top of the brackets. A pressure block is bolted to the output end of the downward pressure cylinder. Sliding rods are bolted to the inside of the base, and two lower mold assemblies are slidably connected between the two sliding rods. A lead screw is bolted to the inside of the base via bearings, and the lead screw is threadedly connected to the two lower mold assemblies. A drive motor is bolted to one outer wall of the base, and the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw via a flat key. A control console is bolted to one outer wall of the mounting base, and the control console is electrically connected to the drive motor via a wire.
[0008] Furthermore, the lower mold assembly includes a connecting seat, which is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rod, and the connecting seat is threadedly connected to the lead screw.
[0009] Furthermore, a plug-in block is inserted into the top of the connector, and a mounting base is integrally formed on the top of the plug-in block.
[0010] Furthermore, an installation area is provided on one side of the outer wall of the mounting base, and a support plate is welded inside the installation area. A flip plate is installed on one side of the outer wall of the support plate via a hinge.
[0011] Furthermore, a guide rod is bolted inside the installation area, and two clamping plates are slidably connected to the outside of the guide rod.
[0012] Furthermore, telescopic cylinders are bolted to both sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the installation area, and the output end of the telescopic cylinder is in contact with the flip plate. A power module is bolted to one side of the bottom of the inner wall of the installation area.
[0013] Furthermore, oil tanks are bolted to both sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the installation area, and a double-output cylinder is bolted to one side of the top of the two oil tanks. The two output ends of the double-output cylinder are fixedly connected to the two clamping plates respectively. A pump body is bolted to one side of the outer wall of the oil tank, and the pump body is connected to the double-output cylinder, the telescopic cylinder, and the oil tank through pipes.
[0014] In the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the steering column connecting plate flange device provided by this utility model are as follows:
[0015] (1) When the device is used for flanging by setting up a drive motor, lead screw and slide bar, after the flanging of the connecting plate on one of the lower die components is completed, the drive motor can be started. The drive motor will rotate the lead screw, and the rotating lead screw will slide the two lower die components on the slide bar, so that one lower die component moves out of the bracket and the other lower die component enters the bracket, so as to meet the needs of the worker to continue processing the other connecting plate during the process of removing the flanging connecting plate, improve the continuity of the processing of the connecting plate in a short time, and speed up the flanging efficiency of the device.
[0016] (2) By setting up a double-output cylinder, guide rod and clamping plate, after placing the connecting plate to be flipped on the support plate, start one of the pumps. The pump will draw hydraulic oil from the inside of the double-output cylinder. The two output ends of the double-output cylinder will retract, and the two clamping plates will clamp the connecting plate on the support plate to limit the connecting plate and prevent it from moving when the connecting plate is flipped, which would affect the result of the pressing block flipping.
[0017] (3) When the connecting plate needs to be flipped to different angles by means of the telescopic cylinder and the flipping plate, one of the pumps can be started. The pump will draw the hydraulic oil inside the oil tank into the telescopic cylinder. The output end of the telescopic cylinder will push the flipping plate to flip around the support plate, so that the angle between the flipping plate and the support plate changes, so that the device can flip the connecting plate to different angles. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the connecting plate flange device on a steering column according to the present invention.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lower mold assembly structure provided in an embodiment of the steering column upper connecting plate flange device of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base structure provided in an embodiment of the steering column connecting plate flange device of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the mounting base structure provided in an embodiment of the steering column connecting plate flange device of this utility model.
[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0024] 1. Base; 2. Drive motor; 3. Slide rod; 4. Lead screw; 5. Lower mold assembly; 6. Bracket; 7. Pressing cylinder; 8. Pressure block; 9. Control console; 10. Connecting seat; 11. Insertion block; 12. Mounting seat; 13. Mounting area; 14. Flip plate; 15. Support plate; 16. Guide rod; 17. Clamping plate; 18. Dual output cylinder; 19. Oil tank; 20. Pump body; 21. Telescopic cylinder; 22. Power module. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] like Figure 1-4As shown in the figure, the present invention provides a steering column connecting plate flange device, including a base 1 and a mounting base 12. Brackets 6 are bolted to the outer walls of both sides of the top of the base 1, and a pressing cylinder 7 is bolted to the center of the top of the bracket 6. A pressure block 8 is bolted to the output end of the pressing cylinder 7. Slide rods 3 are bolted to the inside of the base 1, and two lower mold assemblies 5 are slidably connected between the two slide rods 3. A lead screw 4 is bolted to the inside of the base 1 via bearings, and the lead screw 4 is threadedly connected to the two lower mold assemblies 5. A drive motor 2 is bolted to one side of the outer wall of the base 1, and the output end of the drive motor 2 is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw 4 via a flat key. A control console 9 is bolted to one side of the outer wall of the mounting base 12, and the control console 9 is electrically connected to the drive motor 2 via a wire.
[0027] Specifically, in this embodiment, a base 1 is included. Supports 6 are bolted to the outer walls of both sides of the top of the base 1. A pressing cylinder 7 is bolted to the center of the top of the support 6. A pressure block 8 is bolted to the output end of the pressing cylinder 7. When the pressing cylinder 7 is activated, the pressure block 8 descends, pressing down on the connecting plate inside the lower mold assembly 5. A sliding rod 3 is bolted inside the base 1, guiding the movement of the lower mold assembly 5. Two lower mold assemblies 5 are slidably connected between the two sliding rods 3. A lead screw 4 is bolted inside the base 1, threadedly connected to the two lower mold assemblies 5. A drive motor 2 is bolted to one outer wall of the base 1. During flanging, the drive motor 2 is activated, rotating the lead screw 4. The rotating lead screw 4 causes the two connecting seats 10 to slide on the sliding rod 3, thus... One of the lower die components 5 moves into the bracket 6, and the other moves to one side of the base 1. After the flanging is completed, the drive motor 2 can be started again. The drive motor 2 will rotate the lead screw 4, and the rotating lead screw 4 will slide the two lower die components 5 on the slide bar 3, so that one lower die component 5 moves out of the bracket 6 and the other lower die component 5 enters the bracket 6, so as to meet the needs of the worker to continue processing the other connecting plate during the removal of the flanging connecting plate. The output end of the drive motor 2 is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw 4 through a flat key. A control console 9 is bolted to one side of the outer wall of the mounting base 12. The preferred model of the control console 9 is the German VELOMATVKS-0120.01 with a display screen. By operating the control console 9, the operation of the electronic equipment on the device can be controlled. The control console 9 is electrically connected to the drive motor 2 through wires.
[0028] This utility model provides a flanging device for connecting plates on a steering column. When flanging is performed using this device, after the flanging of the connecting plate on one of the lower die assemblies 5 is completed, the drive motor 2 can be started. The drive motor 2 will rotate the lead screw 4, and the rotating lead screw 4 will slide the two lower die assemblies 5 on the slide rod 3, so that one lower die assembly 5 moves out of the bracket 6 and the other lower die assembly 5 enters the bracket 6. This meets the needs of workers to continue processing the other connecting plate while removing the flanged connecting plate, improves the continuity of connecting plate processing in a short time, and speeds up the flanging efficiency of the device.
[0029] In one embodiment provided by this utility model, such as Figure 2-4 As shown, the lower mold assembly 5 includes a connecting seat 10, which is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rod 3. The connecting seat 10 and the lead screw 4 are threaded together. A plug block 11 is inserted into the top of the connecting seat 10, and a mounting seat 12 is integrally formed on the top of the plug block 11. A mounting area 13 is formed on one side of the outer wall of the mounting seat 12, and a support plate 15 is welded inside the mounting area 13. A flip plate 14 is installed on one side of the outer wall of the support plate 15 via a hinge. A guide rod 16 is installed inside the mounting area 13 via bolts. The guide rod 16 allows the clamping plate 17 to move forward. The guide rod 16 is externally slidably connected to two clamping plates 17. Telescopic cylinders 21 are bolted to both sides of the bottom inner wall of the installation area 13. The telescopic cylinders 21 are preferably Longdi Trading lightweight hydraulic cylinders, and their output ends are in contact with the tilting plate 14. A power module 22 is bolted to one side of the bottom inner wall of the installation area 13. The power module 22 consists of a lithium battery pack and a dedicated water pump controller, capable of receiving commands from the control console 9 to control the pump body 20 to start. Both tanks 19 are bolted to each other, and each tank 19 stores hydraulic oil. A dual-output cylinder 18 is bolted to one side of the top of each tank 19. The dual-output cylinder 18 is preferably a Longti Trading light-duty hydraulic cylinder. The two output ends of the dual-output cylinder 18 are fixedly connected to two clamping plates 17. A pump body 20 is bolted to one outer wall of each tank 19. The pump body 20 is preferably an MSP3701SQ mini electric DC pump. Starting one of the pump bodies 20 will pump the hydraulic oil from the tank 19. Hydraulic oil is drawn into the telescopic cylinder 21. The output end of the telescopic cylinder 21 pushes against the flip plate 14 and flips around the support plate 15, changing the angle between the flip plate 14 and the support plate 15. This controls the start of another pump body 20, which draws hydraulic oil from the double output cylinder 18. The two output ends of the double output cylinder 18 retract, and the two clamping plates 17 clamp the connecting plate on the support plate 15, limiting the connection plate. The pump body 20 is connected to the double output cylinder 18, the telescopic cylinder 21, and the oil tank 19 through pipes.
[0030] Example 1
[0031] A flanged connecting plate device for a steering column includes a base 1. Brackets 6 are bolted to the outer walls of both sides of the top of the base 1, and a pressing cylinder 7 is bolted to the center of the top of the brackets 6. A pressure block 8 is bolted to the output end of the pressing cylinder 7. When the pressing cylinder 7 is activated, the pressure block 8 descends, pressing down on the connecting plate inside the lower mold assembly 5. Slide rods 3 are bolted to the inside of the base 1, guiding the movement of the lower mold assembly 5. Two lower mold assemblies 5 are slidably connected between the two slide rods 3. A lead screw 4 is mounted inside the base 1 via bearings, threadedly connected to the two lower mold assemblies 5. A drive motor 2 is bolted to one outer wall of the base 1. During flanged operation, the drive motor 2 is activated, rotating the lead screw 4. The rotating lead screw 4 causes the two connecting seats 10 to slide along the slide rods 3. This causes one of the lower die components 5 to move into the bracket 6, and the other to move to one side of the base 1. After the flanging is completed, the drive motor 2 can be started again. The drive motor 2 will rotate the lead screw 4, and the rotating lead screw 4 will cause the two lower die components 5 to slide on the slide bar 3, so that one lower die component 5 moves out of the bracket 6 and the other lower die component 5 enters the bracket 6. This meets the needs of the worker to continue processing the other connecting plate while removing the flanging connecting plate. The output end of the drive motor 2 is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw 4 through a flat key. A control console 9 is bolted to one side of the outer wall of the mounting base 12. The preferred model of the control console 9 is the German VELOMATVKS-0120.01 with a display screen. By operating the control console 9, the operation of the electronic equipment on the device can be controlled. The control console 9 is electrically connected to the drive motor 2 through wires.
[0032] Example 2
[0033] This embodiment further defines the features of Embodiment 1. The lower mold assembly 5 includes a connecting seat 10, which is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rod 3. The connecting seat 10 and the lead screw 4 are threaded together. A plug-in block 11 is inserted into the top of the connecting seat 10, and a mounting base 12 is integrally formed on the top of the plug-in block 11. An installation area 13 is formed on one side of the outer wall of the mounting base 12, and a support plate 15 is welded inside the installation area 13. A flip plate 14 is mounted on one side of the outer wall of the support plate 15 via a hinge. A guide rod 16 is bolted inside the installation area 13. The guide rod 16 guides the movement of the clamping plate 17, and two clamping plates 17 are slidably connected to the outside of the guide rod 16. Telescopic cylinders 21 are bolted to both sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the installation area 13. The telescopic cylinders 21 are preferably Longdi Trading lightweight hydraulic cylinders, and their output ends are in contact with the tilting plate 14. A power module 22 is bolted to one side of the bottom of the inner wall of the installation area 13. The power module 22 consists of a lithium battery pack and a dedicated water pump controller, capable of receiving commands from the control console 9 to control the pump body 20 to start. Oil tanks 19 are bolted to both sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the loading area 13. Each oil tank 19 stores hydraulic oil. A dual-output cylinder 18 is bolted to one side of the top of each oil tank 19. The dual-output cylinder 18 is preferably a Longti Trading light-duty hydraulic cylinder. The two output ends of the dual-output cylinder 18 are fixedly connected to two clamping plates 17. A pump body 20 is bolted to the outer wall of one side of each oil tank 19. The pump body 20 is preferably an MSP3701SQ mini electric DC pump. Starting one of the pump bodies 20 will pump oil from the oil tanks. The hydraulic oil inside the 19 is drawn into the telescopic cylinder 21. The output end of the telescopic cylinder 21 will push the flip plate 14 to rotate around the support plate 15, so that the angle between the flip plate 14 and the support plate 15 changes, controlling the start of another pump body 20. The pump body 20 will draw hydraulic oil from the double output cylinder 18. The two output ends of the double output cylinder 18 will retract, and the two clamping plates 17 will clamp the connecting plate on the support plate 15 to limit the connection plate. The pump body 20 is connected to the double output cylinder 18, the telescopic cylinder 21 and the oil tank 19 through pipes respectively.
[0034] Working principle: When using this device, first place the connecting plate to be flanged into the installation area 13. The connecting plate will fall onto the support plate 15. Subsequently, according to the flanging requirements, operate the control console 9. The control console 9 will control the operation of the power module 22 in the lower mold assembly 5. The power module 22 will control one of the pumps 20 to start. The pump 20 will draw hydraulic oil from the oil tank 19 into the telescopic cylinder 21. The output end of the telescopic cylinder 21 will push the flipping plate 14 to rotate around the support plate 15, changing the angle between the flipping plate 14 and the support plate 15. Subsequently, the power module 22 will control the other pump 20 to start. The pump 20 will draw hydraulic oil from the double output cylinder 18. The two output ends of the double output cylinder 18 will retract, and the two clamping plates 17 will clamp the connecting plate on the support plate 15, limiting the connection plate. Then, repeat the above steps to place the connecting plate on another lower mold assembly 5. After that, flanging is required. When the control console 9 is activated, the drive motor 2 will start, causing the lead screw 4 to rotate. The rotating lead screw 4 will cause the two connecting seats 10 to slide on the slide bar 3, so that one of the lower die components 5 moves into the bracket 6 and the other moves to the side of the base 1. Then, the pressing cylinder 7 will be activated, and the pressure block 8 will descend. The pressure block 8 will press down on the connecting plate inside the mounting base 12 to achieve the purpose of flanging the connecting plate. After the flanging is completed, the drive motor 2 can be activated again, causing the lead screw 4 to rotate. The rotating lead screw 4 will cause the two lower die components 5 to slide on the slide bar 3, so that one lower die component 5 moves out of the bracket 6 and the other lower die component 5 moves into the bracket 6. This meets the needs of workers to continue processing the other connecting plate while removing the flanged connecting plate, improves the continuity of the connecting plate processing in a short time, and speeds up the flanging efficiency of the device.
[0035] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A flanged device for a connecting plate on a steering column, comprising a base (1) and a mounting base (12), characterized in that, The base (1) has brackets (6) bolted to the outer walls of its top two sides, and a pressing cylinder (7) bolted to the center of the top of the bracket (6). The output end of the pressing cylinder (7) is bolted to a pressure block (8). The base (1) has a sliding rod (3) bolted to its interior, and two lower mold assemblies (5) are slidably connected between the two sliding rods (3). The base (1) has a lead screw (4) bolted to its interior, and the lead screw (4) is threaded to the two lower mold assemblies (5). The base (1) has a drive motor (2) bolted to one side of its outer wall, and the output end of the drive motor (2) is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw (4) via a flat key. The mounting base (12) has a control console (9) bolted to one side of its outer wall, and the control console (9) is electrically connected to the drive motor (2) via a wire.
2. The flanged device for the connecting plate on the steering column according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower mold assembly (5) includes a connecting seat (10), which is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rod (3), and the connecting seat (10) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (4).
3. The flanged device for a connecting plate on a steering column according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector (10) has a plug-in block (11) inserted into its top end, and the plug-in block (11) has an integrally formed mounting base (12) on its top end.
4. The flanged device for the connecting plate on the steering column according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting base (12) has an installation area (13) on one side of its outer wall, and a support plate (15) is welded inside the installation area (13). A flip plate (14) is installed on one side of the outer wall of the support plate (15) via a hinge.
5. The flanged device for the connecting plate on the steering column according to claim 4, characterized in that, Inside the installation area (13), a guide rod (16) is installed by bolts, and two clamping plates (17) are slidably connected to the outside of the guide rod (16).
6. The flanged device for the connecting plate on the steering column according to claim 5, characterized in that, Telescopic cylinders (21) are bolted to both sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the installation area (13), and the output end of the telescopic cylinder (21) is in contact with the flip plate (14). A power module (22) is bolted to one side of the bottom of the inner wall of the installation area (13).
7. The flanged device for a connecting plate on a steering column according to claim 6, characterized in that, Oil tanks (19) are bolted to both sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the installation area (13), and double output cylinders (18) are bolted to one side of the top of the two oil tanks (19). The two output ends of the double output cylinders (18) are fixedly connected to the two clamping plates (17) respectively. A pump body (20) is bolted to one side of the outer wall of the oil tank (19). The pump body (20) is connected to the double output cylinders (18), the telescopic cylinder (21), and the oil tanks (19) through pipes respectively.
Citation Information
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