Accompanying foot board mechanism applied to automobile front loading line
By designing an adjustable-position accompanying step mechanism, the problem of high operating height and large range for manual operation on the automotive pre-assembly line was solved, improving production efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
On automotive OEM lines, there are issues with the need for manual operation at high altitudes and with large operating ranges, resulting in low production efficiency.
A follower platform mechanism including a base, a telescopic follower platform, a guide rail, a drive structure, and a limiting device is designed. The XY position of the platform is adjusted by a drive motor and a telescopic cylinder to meet the needs of different working positions.
It enables flexible movement and extension of the platform, reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving production efficiency, and ensuring safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile manufacturing production lines, and relates to a follow-up step mechanism applied to automobile pre-assembly lines. Background Technology
[0002] In the automotive manufacturing industry, most production lines still employ a combination of manual and automated production methods. Due to factors such as working height or production line layout, certain parts inevitably require manual operation on platforms during the production process. For areas on the production line where manual operation requires significant height and a large operating range, there is an urgent need to develop a retractable platform.
[0003] The pre-assembly line assembly and inspection process involves assembling and processing multiple systems, implementing complex technological flows, and demanding high technical skills and strict quality control. This step platform is suitable for operation on the pre-assembly line of an automotive production line. The main task of the pre-assembly line is to assemble and process automotive components, covering multiple parts such as the suspension system, steering system, transmission system, and braking system. On the pre-assembly line, various processes such as assembly, welding, gluing, and testing of parts are carried out to ensure the overall structural strength, functionality, and safety of the vehicle.
[0004] The platform mechanism allows workers to access different work positions to operate automotive parts. In addition, because it is above the ground, it not only facilitates operation but also provides insulation from the ground and prevents static electricity. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a follow-up step mechanism for automotive pre-assembly lines, which can solve the problem of manual operation at high heights and with large operating ranges on the production line, and improve production efficiency.
[0006] According to the technical solution provided by this utility model: a follow-up step mechanism applied to an automotive pre-assembly line includes a base, on which a telescopic follow-up step is horizontally slidably mounted, and a drive structure is provided between the two; guide rails are symmetrically mounted in the base, and the telescopic follow-up step is connected to the guide rails via a slider; the telescopic follow-up step includes a follow-up step base, and a telescopic pedal is slidably connected to one end of the follow-up step base, and the telescopic pedal is driven by a telescopic cylinder; the drive structure includes a rack and a drive motor, the rack is mounted on the base and parallel to the guide rails; the drive motor is mounted on the lower part of the follow-up step base, and a gear is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor, the gear meshing with the rack.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the telescopic pedal is installed on the accompanying footrest base via a slide rail. The accompanying footrest base is provided with a cylinder mounting groove, which is located below the slide rail. The telescopic cylinder body is fixedly installed in the cylinder mounting groove, and the piston end of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the bottom of the telescopic pedal.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, a transition block is installed at the bottom of the accompanying step base, and the transition block is connected to the slider on the guide rail.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, a guardrail is installed on the telescopic walking platform; the guardrail is installed on the same side as the base of the walking platform and the telescopic pedal.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, limit blocks and limit sensors are provided on the outer sides of both ends of the guide rail.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, limiting blocks are provided on the outer sides of both ends of the slide rail.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the surfaces of the accompanying step base and the telescopic pedal have anti-slip patterns.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, a protective cover is installed in front of the drive motor.
[0014] As a further improvement to this utility model, feet are installed at the bottom of the base.
[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the power lines of the drive motor are arranged through a cable chain assembly.
[0016] The positive and progressive effects of this application are as follows:
[0017] This utility model discloses a retractable workstation platform. In actual use, the drive motor operates, allowing for reciprocating movement along the Y-axis to adjust the Y-position of the retractable pedal. Simultaneously, when the retractable pedal is in use, the drive cylinder operates, causing the piston rod of the cylinder to reciprocate, which in turn drives the reciprocating movement between the guide rail and the retractable pedal, achieving the X-axis extension and retraction function of the platform. Thus, this utility model achieves position control and change in the XY directions, facilitating manual operations and production line layout, reducing the workload of workers, ensuring production safety, and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the workstation traveling platform described in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic walking platform structure described in this utility model.
[0020] Figures 1-2 The components include a base 1, a telescopic walking platform 2, a walking platform base 2-1, a telescopic pedal 2-2, a telescopic cylinder 2-3, a guardrail 2-4, and a drive motor 2-5. Detailed Implementation
[0021] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. The present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0023] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this utility model described herein. Furthermore, terms such as "comprising" and "having" mean that in addition to those already listed in "comprising" and "having," other unlisted contents may also be included; for example, a process, method, system, product, or device may include a series of steps or units, not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.
[0024] Due to the angle of the drawing, some parts may not be drawn, but their positions and connections can be understood from the text descriptions.
[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model is a follower step mechanism applied to automotive pre-installation lines, including a base 1, on which a telescopic follower step 2 is horizontally slidably installed, and a drive structure is provided between the two.
[0026] The base 1 has guide rails symmetrically installed, and the telescopic walking platform 2 is connected to the guide rails via a slider.
[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the telescopic walking platform 2 includes a walking platform base 2-1, one end of which is slidably connected to a telescopic pedal 2-2, which is driven by a telescopic cylinder 2-3.
[0028] Specifically, the telescopic pedal 2-2 is mounted on the accompanying footrest base 2-1 via a slide rail. The accompanying footrest base 2-1 is provided with a cylinder mounting slot, which is located below the slide rail. The telescopic cylinder 2-3 is fixedly mounted in the cylinder mounting slot, and the piston end of the telescopic cylinder 2-3 is connected to the bottom of the telescopic pedal 2-2.
[0029] A transition block 2-6 is installed at the bottom of the footrest base 2-1, and the transition block 2-6 is connected to the slider on the guide rail.
[0030] To ensure the safety of staff, guardrails 2-4 are installed on the telescopic walking platform 2. Guardrails 2-4 are installed on the same side as the base 2-1 of the walking platform and the telescopic pedal 2-2.
[0031] The drive structure includes a rack and a drive motor 2-5. The rack is mounted on the base 1 and is parallel to the guide rail. The drive motor 2-5 is mounted on the lower part of the accompanying footrest base 2-1. The output shaft of the drive motor 2-5 is equipped with a gear, which meshes with the rack.
[0032] To prevent the telescopic walking platform 2 from detaching from the guide rail, limit blocks and limit sensors 3 are provided on the outer sides of both ends of the guide rail.
[0033] To prevent the telescopic pedal 2-2 from detaching from the slide rail, limit blocks are provided on the outer sides of both ends of the slide rail.
[0034] The surfaces of the accompanying platform base 2-1 and the telescopic pedal 2-2 have anti-slip patterns, which can provide an anti-slip effect for workers and improve their safety.
[0035] A protective cover is installed between drive motors 2 and 5 to protect them.
[0036] To adjust the height of base 1, feet 5 are installed at the bottom of base 1, which also serve to insulate it from the ground and prevent static electricity.
[0037] The power lines for drive motors 2-5 are routed via cable chain assembly 4.
[0038] The working process of this utility model is as follows:
[0039] Workers stand on the telescopic platform 2 to perform their tasks. The telescopic platform 2 can be moved to the corresponding workstation as needed. Figure 1 As shown, the telescopic walking platform 2 can reciprocate along the Y direction of the base 1 via the guide rail and driven by the drive motor 2-5. It can stop at any position within the stroke range, and then the telescopic pedal 2-2 extends to facilitate the work of the staff.
[0040] It is understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary implementations used to illustrate the principles of this utility model, and the utility model is not limited thereto. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit and essence of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A follow-up step mechanism for use in automotive pre-assembly lines, characterized in that, The device includes a base (1), on which a telescopic walking platform (2) is horizontally slidably mounted, and a drive structure is provided between the two. Guide rails are symmetrically mounted in the base (1), and the telescopic walking platform (2) is connected to the guide rails through a slider. The telescopic walking platform (2) includes a walking platform base (2-1), and a telescopic pedal (2-2) is slidably connected to one end of the walking platform base (2-1). The telescopic pedal (2-2) is driven by a telescopic cylinder (2-3). The drive structure includes a rack and a drive motor (2-5). The rack is mounted on the base (1) and is parallel to the guide rail. The drive motor (2-5) is mounted on the lower part of the walking platform base (2-1), and a gear is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor (2-5). The gear meshes with the rack.
2. The accompanying step mechanism for automotive OEM production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic pedal (2-2) is mounted on the accompanying footrest base (2-1) via a slide rail. The accompanying footrest base (2-1) is provided with a cylinder mounting slot, which is located below the slide rail. The telescopic cylinder (2-3) is fixedly mounted in the cylinder mounting slot, and the piston end of the telescopic cylinder (2-3) is connected to the bottom of the telescopic pedal (2-2).
3. The accompanying step mechanism for automotive OEM production lines as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A transition block (2-6) is installed at the bottom of the accompanying footrest base (2-1), and the transition block (2-6) is connected to the slider on the guide rail.
4. The accompanying step mechanism for automotive OEM production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A guardrail (2-4) is installed on the telescopic walking platform (2); the guardrail (2-4) is installed on the same side as the base (2-1) of the walking platform and the telescopic pedal (2-2).
5. The accompanying step mechanism for automotive OEM production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Limit blocks and limit sensors are provided on the outer sides of both ends of the guide rail (3).
6. The accompanying step mechanism for automotive OEM production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting blocks are provided on the outer sides of both ends of the slide rail.
7. The accompanying step mechanism for automotive OEM production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The surfaces of the accompanying footrest base (2-1) and the telescopic pedal (2-2) have anti-slip patterns.
8. The accompanying step mechanism for automotive OEM production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A protective cover is installed in front of the drive motor (2-5).
9. The accompanying step mechanism for automotive OEM production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) has feet (5) installed at the bottom.
10. The accompanying step mechanism for automotive OEM production lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power lines of the drive motor (2-5) are arranged through the drag chain assembly (4).