Differential mechanism assembly overturning clamp

By designing a stabilizing mechanism and flexible clamping components for the differential assembly flipping fixture, the problem of scratching the outer wall of the differential during clamping was solved, achieving smooth flipping of the differential and improving the reliability of the motor.

CN224129745UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17JILIN HENGDU ELECTROMECHANICAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JILIN HENGDU ELECTROMECHANICAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-01
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing differential flipping clamps may scratch the outer wall of the differential during clamping, resulting in a problem of hard contact.

Method used

A differential assembly flipping fixture was designed, employing a stabilizing mechanism and flexible clamping components, including a clamping motor, a rotating motor, a rubber pad, and a protective cover. Through flexible clamping and smooth flipping, hard contact is avoided, and precise control is achieved in conjunction with a controller.

Benefits of technology

It achieves smooth differential rotation, avoids scratching the outer wall, improves safety and stability, extends motor life, simplifies operation procedures, and improves work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a differential mechanism assembly turning clamp, which relates to the technical field of differential mechanism clamps and comprises a bearing seat, limiting grooves are symmetrically arranged on two sides of the top of the bearing seat, a differential mechanism body is arranged above the bearing seat, a stabilizing mechanism is arranged in the bearing seat, and the limiting grooves are arranged in the stabilizing mechanism. The stabilizing mechanism comprises a clamping assembly and a rotating assembly, the clamping assembly and the rotating assembly are used in cooperation, the clamping assembly comprises a clamping motor, the clamping motor is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bearing seat, and sliding rails are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the bearing seat; the tops of the two sliding rails are symmetrically and slidably connected with sliding blocks. According to the overturning clamp for the differential mechanism assembly, stable overturning of the differential mechanism body is achieved through the arranged stabilizing mechanism, the differential mechanism body cannot make rigid contact with the overturning clamp in the overturning process, safety and stability of the differential mechanism body are guaranteed, the structure is simple, and practicability is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of differential clamping technology, and in particular to a differential assembly flipping clamp. Background Technology

[0002] The automotive differential is one of the important components of a car. It mainly consists of left and right half-shaft gears, four planetary gears, a gear carrier, and left and right differential housings. It enables the left and right drive wheels of the car to rotate at different speeds.

[0003] A search revealed a differential assembly flipping fixture (authorization announcement number: CN 207656598U), which "includes a support plate, with multiple brackets fixed around the support plate. Each bracket is connected to a pawl for clamping the differential assembly. Specifically, each bracket includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate at an angle to each other. The bracket is fixedly connected to the support plate via the first connecting plate. The bottom end of the pawl is rotatably connected to the bracket, allowing the pawl to rotate freely to clamp and release the differential assembly. When the pawl clamps the differential assembly, it is locked to the second connecting plate of the bracket via a locking mechanism, ensuring reliable locking and effectively preventing slippage during differential assembly flipping. By using a lifting device to suspend the flipping fixture, the differential assembly can be flipped effortlessly and safely, thereby improving flipping efficiency and safety, and reducing the labor intensity of workers."

[0004] Based on the aforementioned related technologies, the applicant believes that the clamping device in the aforementioned technologies has rigid contact with the differential body, which may cause the outer wall of the differential to be scratched during the process of flipping the differential. In response to the above problem, we have introduced a differential assembly flipping fixture. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model discloses a differential assembly flipping fixture, which aims to solve the technical problem that the outer wall of the differential may be scratched during the flipping process due to the hard contact between the clamping device and the differential body.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A differential assembly flipping fixture includes a support base with symmetrical limit grooves on both sides of its top. A differential body is positioned above the support base. A stabilizing mechanism is located inside the support base, comprising a clamping assembly and a rotating assembly. The clamping assembly and rotating assembly cooperate with each other. The clamping assembly includes a clamping motor fixedly connected to the outside of the support base. Slide rails are symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the support base. Sliding blocks are symmetrically slidably connected to the tops of the two slide rails. Adjusting plates are fixedly connected to the tops of the two sliding blocks on the same side. A connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the support base. A gear plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting shaft. A rotating plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting shaft. Connecting plates are rotatably connected to the bottoms of the two adjusting plates. The connecting plates are rotatably connected to the rotating plates. A power shaft is rotatably connected to one side of the inside of the support base. One end of the power shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the clamping motor, and the other end of the power shaft is fixedly connected to a bevel gear. The bevel gear meshes with the gear plate.

[0008] The stabilizing mechanism ensures the smooth rotation of the differential body without any hard contact between the differential body and the rotation fixture during the rotation process. This guarantees the safety and stability of the differential body, and the structure is simple and highly practical.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the power assembly includes two clamping plates, which are respectively fixedly connected to the tops of two adjusting plates. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top of each of the two clamping plates. A clamping sleeve is fixedly connected to one of the rotating shafts at their adjacent ends. A rotating motor is fixedly connected to the outer side of one of the clamping plates. The output end of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to one of the rotating shafts. A rubber pad for increasing friction is fixedly connected to the adjacent sides of the two clamping sleeves.

[0010] The power unit uses a clamping plate and a rotating shaft to drive the clamping sleeve to flexibly clamp the differential. The rubber pad increases friction and protects the differential surface. The rotating motor drives the clamping sleeve to rotate, achieving smooth rotation of the differential. The operation is convenient and highly safe.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, both the clamping motor and the rotating motor are fixedly connected to protective covers on their outer sides, and the interiors of both protective covers are provided with heat dissipation slots at equal intervals.

[0012] The protective cover protects the clamping motor and the rotating motor, while the heat dissipation slots effectively dissipate heat and extend the service life of the motor.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, ventilation slots for ventilation are provided at equal intervals on both sides of the inner wall of the support.

[0014] Ventilation slots enhance airflow inside the support, preventing motor overheating and improving equipment reliability.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, a controller is fixedly connected to the top side of the support.

[0016] The controller centrally controls the clamping and flipping actions, simplifying the operation process and improving work efficiency.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, both the clamping motor and the rotating motor are electrically connected to the controller.

[0018] Electrical connections enable the controller to precisely regulate the clamping motor and the rotating motor, ensuring coordinated and consistent movements.

[0019] The differential assembly flipping fixture provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0020] Firstly, the stabilizing mechanism ensures the smooth rotation of the differential body, and during the rotation process, the differential body will not make hard contact with the rotation fixture, thus ensuring the safety and stability of the differential body. The structure is simple and highly practical.

[0021] Secondly, the protective cover protects both the clamping and rotating motors, while the heat dissipation slots effectively dissipate heat, extending the motor's lifespan. Ventilation slots enhance airflow within the support, preventing motor overheating and improving equipment reliability. The controller centrally controls the clamping and tilting actions, simplifying the operation process and improving work efficiency. Electrical connections enable precise control of the clamping and rotating motors, ensuring coordinated and consistent movements. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional front view schematic diagram of a differential assembly flipping fixture proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional rear view schematic diagram of a differential assembly flipping fixture proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the clamping component of a differential assembly flipping fixture proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rotating component of a differential assembly flipping fixture proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the support seat of a differential assembly flipping fixture proposed in this utility model.

[0027] In the attached diagram: 1. Support seat; 2. Limiting groove; 3. Differential body; 41. Clamping motor; 42. Slide rail; 43. Sliding block; 44. Adjusting plate; 45. Connecting shaft; 46. Rotating plate; 47. Connecting plate; 48. Gear disc; 49. Power shaft; 410. Bevel gear; 51. Clamping plate; 52. Rotating shaft; 53. Clamping sleeve; 54. Rotating motor; 6. Ventilation slot; 7. Protective cover; 8. Heat dissipation slot; 9. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and marked in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] The differential assembly flipping fixture disclosed in this utility model is mainly used in differential fixture scenarios.

[0030] Reference Figures 1-5A differential assembly flipping fixture includes a support base 1. Limit grooves 2 are symmetrically formed on both sides of the top of the support base 1. A differential body 3 is located above the support base 1. A stabilizing mechanism is provided inside the support base 1. The stabilizing mechanism includes a clamping assembly and a rotating assembly, which cooperate with each other. The clamping assembly includes a clamping motor 41, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the support base 1. Slide rails 42 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the support base 1. Sliding blocks 43 are symmetrically slidably connected to the top of each of the two slide rails 42. The tops of the two sliding blocks 43 on the same side... Each part is fixedly connected to an adjusting plate 44. The bottom of the inner wall of the support 1 is rotatably connected to a connecting shaft 45. The outer side of the connecting shaft 45 is fixedly connected to a gear 48. The outer side of the connecting shaft 45 is fixedly connected to a rotating plate 46. The bottom of each of the two adjusting plates 44 is rotatably connected to a connecting plate 47. The connecting plate 47 and the rotating plate 46 are rotatably connected. The inner side of the support 1 is rotatably connected to a power shaft 49. One end of the power shaft 49 is fixedly connected to the output end of the clamping motor 41. The other end of the power shaft 49 is fixedly connected to a bevel gear 410. The bevel gear 410 and the gear 48 are meshed together. The power assembly includes two clamping plates 51, which are fixedly connected to the tops of two adjusting plates 44. A rotating shaft 52 is rotatably connected to the top of each clamping plate 51. A clamping sleeve 53 is fixedly connected to one of the adjacent ends of the two rotating shafts 52. A rotating motor 54 is fixedly connected to the outer side of one of the clamping plates 51. The output end of the rotating motor 54 is fixedly connected to one of the rotating shafts 52. Rubber pads for increasing friction are fixedly connected to the adjacent sides of the two clamping sleeves 53.

[0031] In this embodiment: After clamping the motor 41, its output end drives the power shaft 49 to rotate. The bevel gear 410 at the end of the power shaft 49 meshes with the gear plate 48, causing the connecting shaft 45 to drive the rotating plate 46 to rotate synchronously. The rotating plate 46 pushes the adjusting plates 44 on both sides to slide towards each other on the slide rail 42 through the connecting plate 47. The adjusting plate 44 drives the clamping plate 51 and clamping sleeve 53 at the top to move towards the center. The outer shell of the differential body 3 is flexibly clamped by the rubber pad, which not only ensures the clamping is stable but also avoids scratching the surface. When it is necessary to flip the differential, the rotating motor 54 starts and drives the rotating shaft 52 to rotate, which drives the two clamping sleeves 53 to rotate synchronously. Through the set stabilizing mechanism, the differential body 3 can be flipped smoothly. During the flipping process, the differential body 3 will not make hard contact with the flipping clamp, which ensures the safety and stability of the differential body 3. The structure is simple and highly practical.

[0032] In the above technical solution, considering the rigid contact between the clamping device and the differential body, the outer wall of the differential may be scratched during the differential flipping process. To solve this problem, the specific operation is as follows:

[0033] Reference Figures 1-5 In a preferred embodiment, protective covers 7 are fixedly connected to the outer sides of both the clamping motor 41 and the rotating motor 54, and heat dissipation grooves 8 are equidistantly provided inside both protective covers 7. Ventilation grooves 6 for ventilation are equidistantly provided on both sides of the inner wall of the support 1. A controller 9 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the support 1. Both the clamping motor 41 and the rotating motor 54 are electrically connected to the controller 9.

[0034] In this embodiment: the protective cover 7 protects the clamping motor 41 and the rotating motor 54, and the heat dissipation slot 8 effectively dissipates heat, extending the service life of the motors. The ventilation slot 6 enhances airflow inside the support 1, preventing the motors from overheating and improving equipment reliability. The controller 9 centrally controls the clamping and flipping actions, simplifying the operation process and improving work efficiency. Electrical connection enables the controller 9 to precisely control the clamping motor 41 and the rotating motor 54, ensuring coordinated and consistent actions.

[0035] Working principle: During use, the operator first places the differential body 3 above the limiting groove 2 on the top of the support 1 for initial positioning to ensure that the differential will not shift. After starting the clamping motor 41, its output end drives the power shaft 49 to rotate. The bevel gear 410 at the end of the power shaft 49 meshes with the gear plate 48, causing the connecting shaft 45 to drive the rotating plate 46 to rotate synchronously. The rotating plate 46 pushes the adjusting plates 44 on both sides to slide towards each other on the slide rail 42 through the connecting plate 47. The adjusting plates 44 drive the top clamping plate 51 and clamping sleeve 53 to move towards the center, and the outer differential body 3 is flexibly clamped by the rubber pad. The housing ensures secure clamping while preventing surface scratches. When the differential needs to be flipped, the rotating motor 54 starts and drives the rotating shaft 52 to rotate, causing the two clamping sleeves 53 to rotate synchronously, thereby achieving a smooth flip of the differential body 3. Throughout the process, the controller 9 adjusts the operating status of the clamping motor 41 and the rotating motor 54 in real time to ensure coordinated actions. At the same time, the ventilation slots 6 and the heat dissipation slots 8 on the protective cover 7 form air convection, effectively dissipating the heat generated by the generator during operation and ensuring stable operation of the equipment for a long time. This design achieves safe flipping of the differential while also taking into account ease of operation and equipment reliability.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. The substitutions may be replacements of some structures, devices, or method steps, or they may be complete technical solutions. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A differential assembly flip jig comprising a cradle (1) characterised in that: The support (1) has symmetrical limit grooves (2) on both sides of its top. The support (1) has a differential body (3) above it. The support (1) has a stabilizing mechanism inside it. The stabilizing mechanism includes a clamping component and a rotating component. The clamping component and the rotating component work together. The clamping assembly includes a clamping motor (41), which is fixedly connected to the outside of the support (1). Slide rails (42) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the support (1). Sliding blocks (43) are symmetrically slidably connected to the top of each of the two slide rails (42). Adjusting plates (44) are fixedly connected to the top of each of the two sliding blocks (43) on the same side. A connecting shaft (45) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the support (1). A gear plate (48) is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting shaft (45). A rotating plate (46) is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting shaft (45), and a connecting plate (47) is rotatably connected to the bottom of each of the two adjusting plates (44). The connecting plate (47) is rotatably connected to the rotating plate (46). A power shaft (49) is rotatably connected to one side of the inside of the support (1). One end of the power shaft (49) is fixedly connected to the output end of the clamping motor (41), and the other end of the power shaft (49) is fixedly connected to a bevel gear (410). The bevel gear (410) and the gear plate (48) are meshed together.

2. A differential assembly flip clamp as in claim 1, wherein: The power assembly includes two clamping plates (51), which are fixedly connected to the top of two adjusting plates (44). A rotating shaft (52) is rotatably connected to the top of each of the two clamping plates (51). A clamping sleeve (53) is fixedly connected to one end of each of the two rotating shafts (52) that are close to each other. A rotating motor (54) is fixedly connected to the outer side of one of the two clamping plates (51). The output end of the rotating motor (54) is fixedly connected to one of the rotating shafts (52). A rubber pad for increasing friction is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two clamping sleeves (53) that are close to each other.

3. A differential assembly flipping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping motor (41) and the rotating motor (54) are both fixedly connected to protective covers (7), and heat dissipation grooves (8) are provided at equal intervals inside the two protective covers (7).

4. A differential assembly flip clamp as in claim 1, wherein: Ventilation slots (6) for ventilation are provided at equal intervals on both sides of the inner wall of the support (1).

5. A differential assembly flip clamp as in claim 1, wherein: A controller (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the support (1).

6. A differential assembly flip clamp as in claim 1, wherein: Both the clamping motor (41) and the rotating motor (54) are electrically connected to the controller (9).

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  • Differential mechanism assembly turnover clamp

    CN207656598U