Tool for silencer sub-assembly

By designing a shared tooling suitable for mufflers, the problem of low production efficiency of intake and exhaust cores was solved, enabling rapid switching between the two types of cores using a single tooling, thus improving production efficiency.

CN224059710UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31HUANOVA AUTO PARTS (DALIAN) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

In the current muffler production process, the locking fixtures for the intake core and exhaust core require two sets of equipment, resulting in low production efficiency and inconvenience due to frequent tooling changes.

Method used

Design a tooling for a muffler sub-assembly, which adopts a base plate, X-axis and Y-axis linear guides and movable support plate structure, combined with intake and exhaust core fixing components, so that the two cores can share a single tooling, and quick switching can be achieved by moving the X-axis and Y-axis movable support plates.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves production efficiency, reduces tooling change frequency, and only one locking device is needed to produce locking devices for both types of cores.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a tool for a silencer sub-assembly, which comprises a bottom plate and is technically characterized in that an X-direction linear guide rail is arranged on the upper surface of the bottom plate, an X-direction movable supporting plate is arranged above the X-direction linear guide rail, a Y-direction linear guide rail is arranged on the upper surface of the X-direction movable supporting plate, a Y-direction movable supporting plate is arranged above the Y-direction linear guide rail, and the Y-direction movable supporting plate is arranged above the Y-direction linear guide rail. An air inlet core body fixing assembly and an air outlet core body fixing assembly which are arranged at intervals in the X direction are fixed to the upper surface of the Y-direction movable supporting plate, the air inlet core body fixing assembly and the air outlet core body fixing assembly respectively comprise a front supporting seat, a rear supporting seat and a positioning clamping seat located between the front supporting seat and the rear supporting seat, and positioning grooves corresponding to the pipe columns are formed in the upper surfaces of the front supporting seat and the rear supporting seat. Limiting plates higher than the bottom faces of the positioning grooves are fixed to the tail sides of the rear supporting seats, and positioning clamping grooves corresponding to the edges of the two sides of the partition plate are formed in the positioning clamping seats. And meanwhile, the device is suitable for an air inlet core body and an exhaust core body of the silencer, only one clamping and locking device is configured, the tool does not need to be replaced frequently, and the production efficiency is remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of muffler assembly technology, specifically to a tooling for muffler sub-assemblies, used for locking and fixing the muffler core. Background Technology

[0002] To achieve noise reduction, car mufflers typically contain one or more different core components. (See also...) Figure 4 The image shows an intake core and an exhaust core. The intake core consists of a perforated intake pipe 17 and a baffle 18, while the exhaust core consists of a non-perforated exhaust pipe 16 and a baffle 19.

[0003] Although the two types of cores use slightly different parts, both types of cores use a locking mechanism to secure the tubes and partitions together. Currently, the production of these two types of cores requires two sets of corresponding locking fixtures and two locking machines. Alternatively, using one locking machine would require frequent tooling changes, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tooling for a muffler sub-assembly with a reasonable structure and reliable use. It is applicable to both the intake and exhaust cores of the muffler. Both cores can share one tooling, requiring only one locking device. This eliminates the need for frequent tooling changes and significantly improves production efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0006] A tooling for a muffler sub-assembly includes a base plate. The key technical features are: two parallel X-axis linear guides are provided on the upper surface of the base plate; an X-axis movable support plate is provided above the X-axis linear guides; two parallel Y-axis linear guides are provided on the upper surface of the X-axis movable support plate; a Y-axis movable support plate is provided above the Y-axis linear guides; an intake core fixing assembly and an exhaust core fixing assembly are fixed on the upper surface of the Y-axis movable support plate, spaced apart along the X-axis; the intake core fixing assembly and the exhaust core fixing assembly each include a front support seat, a rear support seat, and a positioning bracket located between the front and rear support seats, spaced apart along the Y-axis; positioning grooves corresponding to the pipe column are provided on the upper surfaces of the front and rear support seats; a limiting plate higher than the bottom surface of the positioning groove is fixed to the rear side of the rear support seat; the positioning bracket has positioning slots corresponding to the two edges of the partition plate; and an anti-misalignment component is further fixed to the rear side of the rear support seat of the exhaust core fixing assembly.

[0007] The aforementioned tooling for the muffler sub-assembly has different distinguishing marks on the top surface of the front support of the intake core fixing assembly and the exhaust core fixing assembly.

[0008] The tooling for the above-mentioned muffler sub-assembly includes a hollow sleeve and an anti-misalignment pin provided in the hollow sleeve, with the inner end of the anti-misalignment pin pointing towards the positioning bracket.

[0009] The aforementioned tooling for the muffler sub-assembly has a first drive handle on the edge of the X-direction movable support plate and a second drive handle on the edge of the Y-direction movable support plate.

[0010] The aforementioned tooling for the muffler sub-assembly has a connecting plate at the front end of the base plate for connecting with the locking device. A side reinforcing plate is provided between the connecting plate and the left and right edges of the base plate. A clearance opening corresponding to the core locking system is provided in the middle of the upper end of the connecting plate.

[0011] The aforementioned tooling for the muffler sub-assembly has weight reduction hole groups on the base plate and the X-direction movable support plate.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] The intake core fixing assembly and exhaust core fixing assembly support the intake core and exhaust core respectively. The Y-axis movable support plate can move the intake core or exhaust core into or out of the locking position, while the X-axis movable support plate movement enables quick switching between the intake core and exhaust core. This fixture only requires one locking device, eliminating the need for frequent fixture changes. It is suitable for locking production of both types of cores, significantly improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the working state of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 These are structural diagrams of two types of cores.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Core locking system, 2. Connecting upright plate, 3. Side reinforcing plate, 4. X-axis linear guide rail, 5. Base plate, 6. Y-axis linear guide rail, 7. X-axis movable support plate, 8. First drive handle, 9. Y-axis movable support plate, 10. Second drive handle, 11. Front support seat, 12. Positioning seat, 13. Rear support seat, 14. Limiting plate, 15. Anti-misalignment pin, 16. Exhaust pipe, 17. Intake pipe, 18. Partition plate, 19. Partition plate, 1901. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the tooling for the muffler sub-assembly includes a base plate 5. The upper surface of the base plate 5 is provided with two parallel X-direction linear guide rails 4. An X-direction movable support plate 7 is provided above the X-direction linear guide rails 4. The upper surface of the X-direction movable support plate 7 is provided with two parallel Y-direction linear guide rails 6. An Y-direction movable support plate 9 is provided above the Y-direction linear guide rails 6. An intake core fixing assembly and an exhaust core fixing assembly arranged at intervals along the X direction are fixed on the upper surface of the Y-direction movable support plate 9.

[0021] The intake core fixing assembly and the exhaust core fixing assembly each include a front support seat 11, a rear support seat 13, and a positioning bracket 12 located between the front support seat 11 and the rear support seat 13, arranged at intervals along the Y direction. The upper surfaces of the front support seat 11 and the rear support seat 13 are provided with positioning grooves corresponding to the tubing. A limiting plate 14, higher than the bottom surface of the positioning groove, is fixed to the rear side of the rear support seat 13 to prevent the tubing of the core from shifting during operation. The positioning bracket 12 is provided with positioning slots corresponding to the two edges of the core partition.

[0022] An anti-misalignment component is further fixed to the rear support seat 13 of the exhaust core fixing assembly. In this embodiment, the anti-misalignment component includes a hollow sleeve and an anti-misalignment pin 15 within the hollow sleeve, with the inner end of the anti-misalignment pin 15 pointing towards the positioning seat 12. A protrusion 1901 is provided on the partition 19 of the exhaust core; this protrusion 1901 is inserted into the positioning seat 12 along with the partition 19, and the anti-misalignment pin 15 is pushed out. In this embodiment, the top surfaces of the front support seat 11 of the exhaust core fixing assembly and the intake core fixing assembly are provided with different distinguishing marks, namely "no hole" and "with hole" marks. "No hole" refers to supporting the "no hole" exhaust pipe 16, and "with hole" refers to supporting the "with hole" intake pipe 17.

[0023] For ease of operation, a first drive handle 8 is provided on the edge of the X-direction movable support plate 7, and a second drive handle 10 is provided on the edge of the Y-direction movable support plate 9. Weight reduction hole groups are respectively provided on the base plate 5 and the X-direction movable support plate 7.

[0024] The front end of the base plate 5 is provided with a connecting plate 2 for connecting with the locking device. A side reinforcing plate 3 is provided between the connecting plate 2 and the left and right edges of the base plate 5. The upper middle part of the connecting plate 2 is provided with an avoidance opening corresponding to the core locking system 1.

[0025] In use, the core locking system 1 is connected to the equipment power supply via the equipment interface. This fixture is connected and fixed to the locking device via the connecting plate 2.

[0026] Work process:

[0027] Move the Y-axis movable support plate 9 to the edge to install the intake core and exhaust core before locking. By translating the X-axis movable support plate 7, align the intake core with the core locking system 1, and translate the Y-axis movable support plate 9 to bring the intake core to the locking position (the shaft section of the core locking system 1 is inserted into the intake pipe 16 of the intake core to achieve internal support), and perform the locking operation.

[0028] After the locking operation is completed, move the Y-axis movable support plate 9 to disengage the intake core from the core locking system 1. Move the X-axis movable support plate 7 to align the exhaust core with the core locking system 1. Move the Y-axis movable support plate 9 to bring the exhaust core to the locking position for the locking operation. After the locking operation is completed, move the Y-axis movable support plate 9 to disengage the exhaust core from the core locking system 1.

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above, but the content described is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and should not be considered as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of this utility model should still fall within the scope of this patent.

Claims

1. A tooling for a muffler subassembly comprising a base plate, characterized in that: The upper surface of the bottom plate is provided with two parallel X-direction linear guides, the upper surface of the X-direction movable support plate provided above the X-direction linear guides is provided with two parallel Y-direction linear guides, the upper surface of the Y-direction movable support plate provided above the Y-direction linear guides is fixed with air inlet core body fixing assemblies and exhaust core body fixing assemblies arranged along the X-direction at intervals, the air inlet core body fixing assemblies and the exhaust core body fixing assemblies respectively comprise front support seats, rear support seats and positioning clamping seats arranged along the Y-direction at intervals between the front support seats and the rear support seats, the upper surfaces of the front support seats and the rear support seats are provided with positioning grooves corresponding to the pipe columns, the tail sides of the rear support seats are fixed with limiting plates higher than the bottom surfaces of the positioning grooves, the positioning clamping seats are provided with positioning clamping grooves corresponding to the two side edges of the partition plates, and the tail sides of the rear support seats of the exhaust core body fixing assemblies are further fixed with error-proofing assemblies.

2. The muffler subassembly tooling of claim 1, wherein: The top surfaces of the front support seats of the air inlet core body fixing assemblies and the exhaust core body fixing assemblies are provided with different distinguishing marks.

3. The muffler subassembly tooling of claim 1, wherein: The error-proofing assembly comprises a hollow sleeve and an error-proofing pin provided in the hollow sleeve, and the inner end of the error-proofing pin points to the positioning clamping seat.

4. The muffler subassembly tooling of claim 1, wherein: The edges of the X-direction movable support plate are provided with first driving handles, and the edges of the Y-direction movable support plate are provided with second driving handles.

5. The muffler subassembly tooling of claim 1, wherein: The front end of the bottom plate is provided with a connecting vertical plate used for connecting with a clamping device, side vertical reinforcing plates are arranged between the connecting vertical plate and the left and right edges of the bottom plate, and the upper end of the connecting vertical plate is provided with a clearance corresponding to a core clamping system.

6. The muffler subassembly tooling of claim 1, wherein: The bottom plate and the X-direction movable support plate are respectively provided with weight-reducing hole groups.