Clamp mechanism for box-type casting
By designing a fixture mechanism for box-type castings, and utilizing positioning devices and drive components to achieve efficient and non-destructive tapping, the problem of screw hole machining in aluminum die-cast electrical boxes was solved, improving processing efficiency and yield.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
The die-cast aluminum electrical boxes for ceiling lights often have aluminum shavings remaining at the screw holes after machining, and powder entering the screw holes after powder coating, which makes it impossible to screw in the thread gauge. The rework rate is high, and manual thread rewinding is inefficient and easily damages the screw threads, resulting in a low pass rate.
Design a clamping mechanism for box-type castings, including a mounting plate, a positioning device, and a machining device. The positioning device positions the product, and a drive assembly drives the tapping tool to perform thread rewinding on the machined hole, ensuring that the tapping tool is coaxial with the product to avoid positional movement. A guide rail and slider structure is adopted to facilitate the movement of the positioning device. A drive motor drives the tapping tool to rotate, and a chip breaking groove is set to collect waste chips.
It improves the efficiency of rewinding, reduces the risk of damage to threads caused by manual rewinding, and increases the product qualification rate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of clamps, and in particular to a clamping mechanism for box-type castings. Background Technology
[0002] The ceiling light series of die-cast aluminum electrical boxes are similar in structure but different in size, and are divided into three models: large, medium and small. The mounting screw holes of this series are relatively deep. After machining, aluminum shavings remain in the screw holes. After the product is powder coated, powder enters the screw holes. After cleaning and high temperature baking, there are often problems that the G 1 / 2 thread gauge cannot be screwed in, requiring rework. The rework rate is relatively high.
[0003] Rework is usually done manually, which faces two major problems: firstly, it is inefficient, and secondly, improper handling of the tap can easily damage the threads, resulting in a low pass rate. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a clamping mechanism for box-type castings, which solves the problems of low efficiency and low yield rate.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solution adopted by this utility model is: a clamping mechanism for a box-type casting, wherein the box-type casting is provided with a machining hole to be re-threaded, and the clamping mechanism includes: a mounting plate;
[0006] A positioning device, slidably mounted on the mounting plate, is used to position the product;
[0007] The processing device is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate and is positioned opposite to the positioning device.
[0008] The processing device includes a drive assembly and a tapping tool detachably mounted on the drive assembly. The tapping tool is coaxial with the processing hole of the box casting.
[0009] The drive assembly drives the tapping tool to tap the machined hole, and the positioning device slides along the mounting plate under the drive of the tapping tool.
[0010] In this solution, after the product is positioned by setting a positioning device, the machining hole of the product is connected to the tapping tool. The driving component drives the tapping tool to rotate, thereby performing thread rewinding on the product. This speeds up the processing efficiency. Furthermore, the tapping tool and the product work together to move the product towards the tapping tool, which better performs thread rewinding on the product without damaging the threads, resulting in a higher pass rate.
[0011] Preferably, the positioning device includes a vertically intersecting positioning plate and a vertical plate, and a positioning block is provided on the vertical plate. The outer contour of the positioning block is matched with the inner wall of the box-type casting for positioning.
[0012] In this solution, the positioning block is matched with the inner wall contour of the box casting to position it, so that it will not move during processing, making processing easier and ensuring the pass rate after wire reflow.
[0013] As a further preferred embodiment, the positioning block includes a stepped block body and at least one positioning protrusion that partially protrudes from the block body, the positioning protrusion and the block body being used to insert and limit the box-type casting.
[0014] In this solution, the block-shaped main body is matched with the inner wall contour of the box-type casting, and the positioning protrusion is set to further position it, making the positioning more secure.
[0015] As a further preferred embodiment, the positioning plate is equipped with multiple sliders, which are slidably connected to the mounting plate.
[0016] In this design, a sliding connection is provided between the slider and the mounting plate to facilitate the positioning device's proximity to the processing device for product processing.
[0017] As a further preferred embodiment, the mounting plate is equipped with two parallel guide rails, the positioning device is slidably mounted on the guide rails, and the processing device is located between the two guide rails.
[0018] In this solution, by setting a guide rail, the slider can slide on the guide rail, which makes it easier to move the positioning device.
[0019] As a further preferred embodiment, the top of the guide rail is configured as an arc-shaped slide rail, and the slider is slidably connected to the arc-shaped slide rail.
[0020] Preferably, the processing device includes a support column fixed to the mounting plate, the drive assembly is mounted on one side of the support column, and the tapping tool is disposed on the other side of the support column.
[0021] In this solution, support columns are provided to facilitate the installation of the drive assembly and tapping tools, and to make it easier for the tapping tools and the product machining holes to be located coaxially.
[0022] As a further preferred embodiment, the drive assembly includes a bearing and a rotary handle rotatably connected to the bearing, the tapping tool is connected to the rotary handle, and the rotary handle drives the tapping tool to rotate.
[0023] In this solution, a rotating handle is used to drive the tapping tool to rotate and process the product, and a bearing is used to ensure the concentricity of the two and the flexibility of their relative rotation.
[0024] As a further preferred embodiment, the drive assembly includes a drive motor, the movable end of which is connected to the tapping tool to drive it to rotate.
[0025] In this solution, the drive motor rotates the tapping tool, making it easier to process the product.
[0026] Preferably, the tapping tool is provided with threads and at least one chip breaker groove spaced apart, the chip breaker groove being spiral in shape.
[0027] In this solution, waste chips can be collected more effectively by setting up chip breaking grooves.
[0028] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit the present invention. Attached Figure Description
[0029] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism for the box-type casting of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the box-type casting of this utility model after the product is hidden.
[0032] Figure 3 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism for the box-type casting of this utility model.
[0033] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Positioning device; 21. Positioning plate; 22. Vertical plate; 23. Positioning block; 231. Block-shaped main body; 232. Positioning protrusion; 24. Slider; 3. Machining device; 31. Support column; 32. Tapping tool; 321. Thread; 322. Chip breaker groove; 4. Drive assembly; 41. Rotary handle; 5. Product; 51. Machining hole; 6. Guide rail. Detailed Implementation
[0034] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances. Example
[0035] This utility model discloses a clamping mechanism for a box-type casting. The box-type casting has a machining hole 51 to be re-threaded. The clamping mechanism includes: a mounting plate 1, a positioning device 2, and a machining device 3. The positioning device 2 is slidably mounted on the mounting plate 1 and is used to position the product 5. The machining device 3 is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 1 and is arranged opposite to the positioning device 2. The machining device 3 includes a drive assembly 4 and a tapping tool 32 detachably mounted on the drive assembly 4. The tapping tool 32 is coaxial with the machining hole of the box-type casting. The drive assembly 4 drives the tapping tool 32 to tap the machining hole 51, and the positioning device 2 slides along the mounting plate 1 under the drive of the tapping tool 32.
[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the product being processed is a box-type casting. The box-type casting has machining holes 51 for re-threading. The clamping mechanism clamps and positions the box-type casting before performing re-threading on its machining holes. A positioning device 2 is provided on one side of the mounting plate 1. The positioning device 2 is slidably mounted on the mounting plate 1 to facilitate the processing of the product 5. The positioning device 2 is used to position and fix the product 5. A processing device 3 is provided on the other side of the mounting plate 1. The processing device 3 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 1, and the processing device 3 is positioned opposite to the positioning device 2.
[0037] The machining device 3 includes a drive assembly 4 and a tapping tool 32. The tapping tool 32 is detachably connected to the drive assembly 4 (similar to how machining tools on a lathe can be bolted together). The drive assembly 4 drives the tapping tool 32 to rotate. The tapping tool 32 is used for back-thread machining of the machined hole 51. The tapping tool 32 is coaxially positioned with the machined hole of the box casting. When the machined hole 51 of the product 5 is not engaged with the tapping tool 32, the operator slides the positioning device 2 along the mounting plate 1 until the tapping tool 32 enters the machined hole 51. The tapping tool 32 taps and connects to the machined hole 51. The drive assembly 4 is then activated to drive the tapping tool 32 to rotate, thereby performing back-thread machining on the machined hole 51. During this process, because the tapping tool 32 is engaged with the machined hole 51, the positioning device 2 continues to slide along the mounting plate 1 while the tapping tool 32 is rotating. After the re-threading is completed, start the drive assembly 4 to rotate the tapping tool 32 in the opposite direction to separate the two. After separation, remove the box casting from the positioning device 2 to complete the re-threading.
[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, after positioning the product 5 by setting the positioning device 2, the machining hole 51 of the product 5 is connected to the tapping tool 32, and the driving component 4 is used to drive the tapping tool 32 to rotate, thereby performing thread rewinding on the product 5, which speeds up the processing efficiency. Moreover, the tapping tool 32 and the product 5 work together to drive the product 5 to move in the direction of the tapping tool 32, which better performs thread rewinding on the product 5 without damaging the threads, thus making the pass rate higher.
[0039] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the positioning device 2 includes a vertically intersecting positioning plate 21 and a vertical plate 22, and a positioning block 23 is provided on the vertical plate 22. The outer contour of the positioning block 23 is matched with the inner wall of the box-type casting for positioning.
[0040] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the positioning block 23 includes a stepped block body 231 and at least one positioning protrusion 232 that partially protrudes from the block body 231. The positioning protrusion 232 and the block body 231 are used to insert into the limiting box casting.
[0041] Specifically, in this embodiment, the upper end of the mounting plate 1 is provided with a vertically intersecting positioning plate 21 and a vertical plate 22. The positioning plate 21 is slidably mounted on the mounting plate 1, and the upper end of the positioning plate 21 is provided with the vertical plate 22. The positioning plate 21 and the vertical plate 22 are integrally formed. A positioning block 23 (bolted connection and fixation) is detachably provided on the side of the vertical plate 22 near the processing device 3. The positioning block 23 includes a stepped block body 231 and a positioning protrusion 232 protruding from the block body 231. The outer contour of the block body 231 is matched with the inner wall of the box casting for positioning. The positioning protrusion 232 is inserted into the box casting for further positioning. The positioning block 23 has various sizes. When processing box castings of different shapes and sizes, positioning blocks 23 of different sizes can be fixed on the vertical plate 22 to better process and adapt to box castings of different shapes and sizes.
[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, the positioning block 23 is matched with the inner wall contour of the box-type casting to position it, preventing positional movement during processing, making processing easier and ensuring a high pass rate after wire reflow. The block body 231 is matched with the inner wall contour of the box-type casting, and the positioning protrusion 232 further secures the positioning.
[0043] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the positioning plate 21 is equipped with multiple sliders 24, which are slidably connected to the mounting plate 1.
[0044] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the mounting plate 1 is equipped with two parallel guide rails 6, the positioning device 2 is slidably mounted on the guide rails 6, and the processing device 3 is located between the two guide rails 6.
[0045] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the top of the guide rail 6 is configured as an arc-shaped slide rail, and the slider 24 is slidably connected to the arc-shaped slide rail.
[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, two guide rails 6 are laid parallel to each other along the length of the mounting plate 1. The top of the guide rail 6 is set as an arc-shaped slide rail. Four sliders 24 are set at the lower end of the positioning plate 21. Two sliders 24 are set on each guide rail 6 one in front and one behind. The sliders 24 are slidably connected to the arc-shaped slide rail, thereby driving the positioning plate 21 to slide along the mounting plate 1, thereby driving the product 5 to move closer to or away from the tapping tool 32.
[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, a sliding connection is provided between the slider 24 and the mounting plate 1 to facilitate the positioning device 2 approaching the processing device 3 to process the product 5. The guide rail 6 allows the slider 24 to slide on it, further facilitating the movement of the positioning device 2.
[0048] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the processing device 3 includes a support column 31 fixed to the mounting plate 1, a drive assembly 4 mounted on one side of the support column 31, and a tapping tool 32 disposed on the other side of the support column 31.
[0049] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the drive assembly 4 includes a bearing and a rotating handle 41 rotatably connected to the bearing. The tapping tool 32 is connected to the rotating handle 41, and the rotating handle 41 drives the tapping tool 32 to rotate.
[0050] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the tapping tool 32 is provided with a thread 321 and at least one chip breaker groove 322 spaced apart, the chip breaker groove 322 being spiral in shape.
[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, a support column 31 is provided at the upper end of the mounting plate 1. The support column 31 is located between two guide rails 6, and a tapping tool 32 is provided on the side of the support column 31 closest to the positioning block 23. A drive assembly 4 is provided on the side of the support column 31 furthest from the positioning block 23. The drive assembly 4 consists of a drive handle and a bearing. The bearing is located inside the support column 31 and connected to the drive handle. The drive handle includes a handle part and a connecting part. The connecting part connects the bearing and the tapping tool 32. The handle part is disc-shaped and can rotate, thereby driving the connecting part and the tapping tool 32 connected to it to rotate, so as to process the machining hole 51 of the product 5.
[0052] The tapping tool 32 is provided with threads 321 that engage with the threads of the machining hole 51. The tapping tool 32 is cylindrical in shape. Two chip breaking grooves 322 are also distributed at intervals on the tapping tool 32 to collect the waste chips after machining and carry them out of the machining hole 51. The chip breaking grooves 322 are spirally arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the tapping tool 32.
[0053] Specifically, in this embodiment, a support column 31 is provided to facilitate the installation of the drive assembly 4 and the tapping tool 32, and to make it easier for the tapping tool 32 and the machined hole of the product 5 to be coaxial. A rotating handle 41 is provided to drive the tapping tool 32 to rotate and machine the product 5, and a bearing is provided to ensure the concentricity of the two and the flexibility of their relative rotation. A chip breaker groove 322 is provided to better collect waste chips. Example
[0054] The drive assembly 4 includes a drive motor, the movable end of which is connected to the tapping tool 32 to drive it to rotate. The drive motor drives the tapping tool 32 to rotate, making it easier to process the product 5. Example
[0055] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that no slider 24 is provided at the lower end of the positioning plate 21, no guide rail 6 is provided on the mounting plate 1, and a pulley is installed at the lower end of the positioning plate 21 so that the positioning device 2 can slide along the mounting plate 1.
[0056] It should be understood that this invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this invention is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A clamping mechanism for a box-type casting, wherein the box-type casting is provided with machining holes for wire rewinding, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes: a mounting plate; A positioning device, slidably mounted on the mounting plate, is used to position the product; The processing device is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate and is positioned opposite to the positioning device. The processing device includes a drive assembly and a tapping tool detachably mounted on the drive assembly. The tapping tool is coaxial with the processing hole of the box casting. The drive assembly drives the tapping tool to tap the machined hole, and the positioning device slides along the mounting plate under the drive of the tapping tool.
2. The clamping mechanism for a box-type casting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning device includes a vertically intersecting positioning plate and a vertical plate. A positioning block is provided on the vertical plate, and the outer contour of the positioning block is matched with the inner wall of the box-type casting for positioning.
3. The clamping mechanism for a box-type casting according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning block includes a stepped block body and at least one positioning protrusion that partially protrudes from the block body. The positioning protrusion and the block body are used to insert and limit the box-type casting.
4. The clamping mechanism for a box-type casting according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning plate is equipped with multiple sliders, which are slidably connected to the mounting plate.
5. The clamping mechanism for a box-type casting according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting plate is equipped with two parallel guide rails, the positioning device is slidably mounted on the guide rails, and the processing device is located between the two guide rails.
6. The clamping mechanism for a box-type casting according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the guide rail is configured as an arc-shaped slide rail, and the slider is slidably connected to the arc-shaped slide rail.
7. The clamping mechanism for a box-type casting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing device includes a support column fixed to the mounting plate, a drive assembly mounted on one side of the support column, and a tapping tool disposed on the other side of the support column.
8. The clamping mechanism for a box-type casting according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a bearing and a rotating handle rotatably connected to the bearing. The tapping tool is connected to the rotating handle, and the rotating handle drives the tapping tool to rotate.
9. The clamping mechanism for a box-type casting according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive motor, the movable end of which is connected to the tapping tool to drive it to rotate.
10. The clamping mechanism for a box-type casting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tapping tool is provided with threads and at least one chip-breaking groove spaced apart, the chip-breaking groove being spiral in shape.