Tool for assembling bilateral metal clamping pieces on automobile instrument panel

By designing a base frame and a flexible magnetic base, the problem of laborious manual assembly and deformation of double-sided metal clips in small spaces was solved, enabling an easy and efficient assembly process and avoiding clip scrapping.

CN224074267UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03WUHU XINQUAN AUTOMOTIVE TRIM SYST CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-10
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, double-sided metal clamps with small operating space and tight clamping force are laborious to manually pry open and push into the assembly process, which affects the processing progress and easily leads to excessive deformation and scrapping of the clamps.

Method used

A tool comprising a base frame, a top support head, and a flexible magnetic base is designed. The top support head opens the double-sided metal clips to the desired angle by spreading the components, and the flexible magnetic base is used for positioning and push blocks to achieve easy assembly.

Benefits of technology

It enables easy and effortless opening and assembly of the double-sided metal clips onto the car dashboard, avoiding excessive deformation of the clips during assembly and improving assembly efficiency and success rate.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tool for assembling a double-side metal clamping piece on an automobile dashboard, and relates to the technical field of automobile interiors, the tool comprises a base frame, two sets of top supporting heads and an elastic magnetic attraction seat arranged on the base frame, the elastic magnetic attraction seat is matched with the upper end of a double-side metal clamping piece body, and the two sets of top supporting heads are arranged on the base frame. Wherein each group of back shore heads are respectively matched with an upper clamping piece and a lower clamping piece on one side of the double-edge metal clamping piece body, and the base frame is provided with an expanding assembly. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the back shore head and the elastic magnetic attraction seat, the sliding shafts on the two sides are driven to be close to each other by the grip in the opening assembly, so that the sliding shafts enter the double-side metal clamping piece body from the side, and the double-side metal clamping piece body can be easily opened to a required angle in a labor-saving manner in cooperation with the guide function of the wedge-shaped block; and after the grip is loosened, the tool is directly pushed towards the assembling direction, so that the assembling operation can be completed, the operation is convenient and fast, and the double-side metal clamping piece body can be prevented from being scrapped due to excessive deformation in the assembling process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior technology, specifically to a tool for assembling dual-sided metal clips into an automotive dashboard. Background Technology

[0002] Double-sided metal clips are frequently used on control panels or air vents in car dashboards to secure and connect various components. Currently, the installation of double-sided metal clips on car dashboards is usually done manually. Specifically, the operator manually pries open the upper and lower clips of the double-sided metal clip body, and then pushes the clip into the reserved hole on the dashboard while maintaining this state. However, for some double-sided metal clips, such as those installed on the center console screen mounting bracket of the dashboard, the operating space is small and the clamping force is tight, making it very difficult to manually pry open and push them in during the installation process. This affects the processing progress and often leads to scrap due to excessive deformation of the clips. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tool for assembling double-sided metal clips into automotive dashboards, in order to solve the problem in the prior art that it is very laborious to manually pry open and push in double-sided metal clips with small operating space and tight clamping force, which affects the processing progress and often leads to scrap due to excessive deformation of the clips.

[0004] A tool for assembling dual-sided metal clips into an automotive dashboard includes a base frame, a top support head, and an elastic magnetic base disposed on the base frame. The elastic magnetic base engages with the upper end of the dual-sided metal clip body. There are two sets of top support heads, each set engaging with the upper and lower clips on one side of the dual-sided metal clip body. The base frame is provided with a spreading assembly for driving the top support head to spread open the upper and lower clips of the dual-sided metal clip body.

[0005] Preferably, the top support head is a cylindrical section that mates with the outwardly curved portion of the middle part of the double-sided metal clip body, and the side end of the cylindrical section has an extension section facing the opening side of the double-sided metal clip body.

[0006] Preferably, the spreading assembly includes a swing arm, a handle, and a wedge block. There are two sets of swing arms, each set of which is hinged to a sliding shaft. The sliding shaft is slidably mounted on the base frame. The handle is hinged to both sides of the base frame. The end of the handle has a groove. The end of the sliding shaft passes through the groove and abuts against the end of the handle. The wedge block is located on both sides of the base frame. Each set of swing arms abuts against the upper and lower wedge surfaces of the wedge block. A slider is movably mounted at the end of the swing arm. The slider is fixedly connected to the top support head. A guide rod is slidably mounted on the slider. A spring is sleeved on the guide rod. One end of the spring abuts against the slider, and the other end of the spring abuts against the top of the guide rod.

[0007] Preferably, when the grips on both sides are in contact, the angle between the upper and lower clamps of the double-sided metal clip body does not exceed 45 degrees.

[0008] Preferably, the lower end of the elastic magnetic base is provided with a permanent magnet, and the end of the elastic magnetic base is provided with a push block, which abuts against the edge of the central opening of the double-sided metal clip body.

[0009] Preferably, the elastic magnetic base is made of rubber, and the permanent magnet is embedded in the lower surface of the elastic magnetic base.

[0010] The advantages of this utility model are as follows: by setting a top support head and an elastic magnetic base, the handle in the opening assembly drives the sliding shafts on both sides to move closer together, so that the double-sided metal clip body can be easily and effortlessly opened to the required angle by the guiding action of the wedge block. After releasing the handle, the tool can be pushed directly in the assembly direction to complete the assembly operation. It is convenient and quick, and can avoid the double-sided metal clip body from being scrapped due to excessive deformation during the assembly process. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the present invention when the double-sided metal clip body is spread open.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the top support head and the opening component on one side in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the elastic magnetic base on the base frame in this utility model.

[0015] Among them, 1-base frame; 2-top support head; 3-elastic magnetic suction seat; 4-double-sided metal clip body; 5-cylindrical section; 6-extension section; 7-swing arm; 8-handle; 9-wedge block; 10-sliding shaft; 11-sliding groove; 12-slider; 13-guide rod; 14-spring; 15-permanent magnet; 16-push block. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a tool for assembling double-sided metal clips into an automotive dashboard includes a base frame 1, a top support head 2, and an elastic magnetic seat 3 disposed on the base frame 1. The elastic magnetic seat 3 cooperates with the upper end of the double-sided metal clip body 4. There are two sets of top support heads 2, each set of top support heads 2 cooperating with the upper and lower clips on one side of the double-sided metal clip body 4. The base frame 1 is provided with a spreading assembly for driving the top support head 2 to spread open the upper and lower clips of the double-sided metal clip body 4.

[0018] In this embodiment, the top support head 2 is a cylindrical section 5 that cooperates with the outwardly curved portion in the middle of the double-sided metal clip body 4, and the side end of the cylindrical section 5 is provided with an extension section 6 facing the opening side of the double-sided metal clip body 4.

[0019] In this embodiment, the spreading assembly includes a swing arm 7, a handle 8, and a wedge block 9. There are two sets of swing arms 7, each set of which is hinged to a sliding shaft 10. The sliding shaft 10 is slidably mounted on the base frame 1. The handle 8 is hinged to both sides of the base frame 1. The end of the handle 8 is provided with a sliding groove 11. The end of the sliding shaft 10 passes through the sliding groove 11 and abuts against the end of the handle 8. The wedge block 9 is located on both sides of the base frame 1. Each set of swing arms 7 abuts against the upper and lower wedge surfaces of the wedge block 9. The end of the swing arm 7 is movably provided with a slider 12. The slider 12 is fixedly connected to the top support head 2. A guide rod 13 is slidably mounted on the slider 12. A spring 14 is sleeved on the guide rod 13. One end of the spring 14 abuts against the slider 12, and the other end of the spring 14 abuts against the top of the guide rod 13.

[0020] In this embodiment, when the grips 8 on both sides are in contact, the upper and lower clamping angles of the double-sided metal clip body 4 do not exceed 45 degrees.

[0021] In this embodiment, a permanent magnet 15 is provided at the lower end of the elastic magnetic base 3, and a push block 16 is provided at the end of the elastic magnetic base 3. The push block 16 abuts against the edge of the middle opening of the double-sided metal clip body 4.

[0022] In this embodiment, the elastic magnetic base 3 is made of rubber, and the permanent magnet 15 is embedded in the lower surface of the elastic magnetic base 3.

[0023] Working process and principle: In this embodiment, no force is applied to the handle 8 at first. The double-sided metal clip body 4 is first attracted and positioned by the elastic magnetic base 3. That is, the push block 16 abuts against the edge of the middle opening of the double-sided metal clip body 4, and the permanent magnet 15 attracts the double-sided metal clip body 4.

[0024] Then, the operator manually grips the handles 8 on both sides, and the force will cause the sliding shafts 10 on both sides to move closer together. Then, the swing arm 7 will drive the two top support heads 2 that are in contact with each other on the same side to enter the double-sided metal clip body 4 from the side. That is, the cylindrical section 5 first enters the middle outward part of the double-sided metal clip body 4, and then the extension section 6 enters between the upper and lower clips of the double-sided metal clip body 4. As this process continues, the two swing arms 7 in the same group contact the wedge block 9, and under the guidance of the wedge block 9, the two swing arms 7 will gradually open, so that the two sliders 12 will each drive the corresponding top support head 2 to slide away from each other on the guide rod 13, so as to drive the upper and lower clips of the double-sided metal clip body 4 to open up until the required opening angle is reached.

[0025] Then, place the double-sided metal clip body 4 with the upper and lower clips spread out into the position to be assembled on the car dashboard. After releasing the handle 8, under the elasticity of the spring 14, the push-support head 2 slides closer to each other on the guide rod 13. After performing the above operation in reverse, the push-support heads 2 on both sides will disengage from the double-sided metal clip body 4. Finally, push the tool directly in the assembly direction, and the push block 16 on the elastic magnetic base 3 will push the double-sided metal clip body 4 to the assembly position.

[0026] Based on the above, this utility model, by setting up a top support head 2 and an elastic magnetic seat 3, allows the handle 8 in the opening assembly to drive the sliding shafts 10 on both sides to move closer together, so that 2 enters the double-sided metal clip body 4 from the side. With the guiding effect of the wedge block 9, the double-sided metal clip body 4 can be easily and effortlessly opened to the required angle. After releasing the handle 8, the tool can be directly pushed in the assembly direction to complete the assembly operation. It is convenient and quick, and can avoid the double-sided metal clip body 4 from being scrapped due to excessive deformation during the assembly process.

[0027] As is known from common technical knowledge, this utility model can be implemented through other embodiments that do not depart from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments described above are merely illustrative in all respects and are not the only ones. All modifications within the scope of this utility model or its equivalents are included in this utility model.

Claims

1. A tool for assembling a double-sided metal clip to an automobile dashboard, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of magnetic support device, including base frame (1), top support head (2) and be equipped with on the base frame (1) elastic magnetic seat (3), the elastic magnetic seat (3) with the upper end of double-side metal clamping piece body (4) cooperation, the top support head (2) has two groups, wherein each group top support head (2) is with the upper and lower clamping piece of double-side metal clamping piece body (4) one side cooperation, base frame (1) is equipped with prop open component, to drive top support head (2) prop open the upper and lower clamping piece of double-side metal clamping piece body (4).

2. A tool for assembling double-sided metal clips to an automobile instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top support head (2) is a cylindrical segment (5) cooperating with the outer part of the middle part of the double-side metal clamping piece body (4), and the side end of the cylindrical segment (5) is provided with an extension segment (6) facing the opening side of the double-side metal clamping piece body (4).

3. A tool for assembling double-sided metal clips to an automobile dashboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The prop open component includes a swing arm (7), a handle (8), and a wedge block (9). Each group of swing arms (7) is hingedly connected with a sliding shaft (10). The sliding shaft (10) is slidingly arranged on the base frame (1). The handle (8) is hingedly connected to the two sides of the base frame (1). The end of the handle (8) is provided with a sliding groove (11). The end of the sliding shaft (10) penetrates the sliding groove (11) and abuts against the end of the handle (8). The wedge block (9) is arranged on the two sides of the base frame (1). Each group of swing arms (7) abuts against the upper and lower wedge surfaces of the wedge block (9). The end of the swing arm (7) is movably provided with a sliding block (12). The sliding block (12) is fixedly connected with the top support head (2). A guide rod (13) is slidingly arranged on the sliding block (12). A spring (14) is sleeved on the guide rod (13). One end of the spring (14) abuts against the sliding block (12), and the other end of the spring (14) abuts against the top end of the guide rod (13).

4. A tool for assembling double-sided metal clips to an automobile dashboard according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the two handles (8) are abutted, the opening angle of the upper and lower clamping pieces of the double-side metal clamping piece body (4) is not more than 45 degrees.

5. A tool for assembling double-sided metal clips to an automobile dashboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the elastic magnetic seat (3) is provided with a permanent magnet (15). The end of the elastic magnetic seat (3) is provided with a push block (16). The push block (16) abuts against the edge of the middle opening of the double-side metal clamping piece body (4).

6. A tool for assembling double-sided metal clips to an automobile dashboard according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic magnetic seat (3) is made of rubber. The permanent magnet (15) is embedded in the lower surface of the elastic magnetic seat (3).