Bench vice auxiliary device for machining aluminum alloy flat performance sample

By designing a bench vise auxiliary device with clamping components and pads, the problem of poor pad compatibility in the processing of aluminum alloy flat samples was solved, achieving efficient and accurate sample processing and improving the reliability and efficiency of testing.

CN224144433UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21NORTHWEST ALUMINUM FABRICATION PLANT
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NORTHWEST ALUMINUM FABRICATION PLANT
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

In the current processing of aluminum alloy flat samples, the traditional bench vise has poor compatibility with the pad blocks, requiring the additional fabrication of auxiliary samples. This results in low clamping efficiency and insufficient accuracy, affecting the testing efficiency and accuracy.

Method used

Design a bench vise auxiliary device including a clamping component and a pad. The clamping block is combined with the pad and has a built-in elastic element. The pad is made of rigid material and has a hollow structure, which can automatically adjust the width and quickly reset. The chamfered design at the end of the clamping block is convenient for milling machine processing.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic adjustment of the pad width according to the sample thickness, eliminates clamping errors, simplifies the operation process, improves processing accuracy and detection reliability, and enhances test efficiency and quality.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a bench vice auxiliary device for machining an aluminum alloy flat performance sample, and relates to the field of aluminum alloy machining equipment. The clamping device comprises a clamping assembly and a cushion block. The clamping assembly comprises two clamping blocks which are symmetrically arranged and cushion covers, the cushion covers are arranged on the lower surfaces of the clamping blocks, and elastic pieces are arranged in the cushion covers; the two cushion covers are arranged at the two ends of the cushion block in a sleeving mode respectively, and the elastic piece abuts against the cushion block. A clamping area is defined by the two clamping blocks and the cushion block; according to the utility model, the clamping assembly is matched with the cushion block, so that the width of the cushion block can be automatically adjusted along with the thickness of a laminated sample, and the built-in elastic piece can be quickly reset after the chuck is loosened, so that the clamping consistency is guaranteed; the cushion blocks are the same smooth and flat whole, so that traditional cushion block splicing and auxiliary sample manufacturing are avoided, the clamping error is eliminated, the sample machining precision and detection reliability are improved, the operation process is simplified, and the test efficiency and quality of the aluminum alloy flat sample are remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum alloy processing equipment, and more specifically, to an auxiliary device for a bench vise used for processing flat performance samples of aluminum alloy. Background Technology

[0002] In the tensile testing process for aluminum alloy materials, plates, profiles, and tubes with a thickness of less than 8 mm need to be processed into flat specimens. To improve processing efficiency, the industry commonly stacks specimens with the same gauge length for batch processing. The individual thickness of these flat specimens is usually between 1-5 mm. During processing, multiple specimens need to be stacked along the thickness direction, and the width direction is uniformly processed using a planer to ensure that the width of all specimens meets the standard requirements.

[0003] In this process, due to the narrow width of the tensile test specimens and the deep jaws of commonly used large bench vises, shims are needed under the specimens to elevate them to a suitable processing height. Simultaneously, the screw structure within the bench vise jaws results in insufficient surface flatness, making smooth and flat shims a crucial element for ensuring the consistency of simultaneous processing of multiple specimens. Currently, the industry commonly uses multiple shims of different widths to assemble a composite to accommodate specimens with varying layer thicknesses. However, this method has significant limitations: firstly, it is difficult to precisely match the layer thicknesses of all specimens when assembling shims, easily leading to unstable clamping or specimen suspension; secondly, when existing shims cannot meet the requirements, auxiliary specimens with the same dimensions as the original specimens must be temporarily fabricated. By adjusting the total thickness of the original and auxiliary specimens to match the width of the shims, this not only increases material and labor costs but also prolongs the processing cycle, severely restricting testing efficiency. Furthermore, the process of repeatedly assembling shims and fabricating auxiliary specimens may introduce additional clamping errors, affecting the processing accuracy of the specimens and the reliability of the test results.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a bench vise auxiliary device suitable for processing flat aluminum alloy performance samples, in order to solve problems such as poor compatibility of pads, cumbersome auxiliary sample preparation, low clamping efficiency and insufficient accuracy, and to achieve efficient and accurate batch processing of samples. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an auxiliary device for a bench vise used in processing flat performance specimens of aluminum alloys. It can solve the problems of poor compatibility of the pads used in traditional bench vises for processing flat performance specimens of aluminum alloys, the need to make additional auxiliary specimens, low clamping efficiency and insufficient accuracy, and the interference of the jaws on the milling cutter processing of specimens close to the jaws. It avoids unstable clamping due to unsuitable pad size, eliminates the auxiliary specimen making process to reduce costs, simplifies the clamping steps to improve efficiency, reduces clamping errors and ensures processing accuracy and testing reliability.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] This application provides an auxiliary device for a bench vise used for processing flat performance samples of aluminum alloy, which includes a clamping assembly and a pad; the clamping assembly includes two clamping blocks and a pad arranged symmetrically, the pad is disposed on the lower surface of the clamping block, and an elastic element is disposed inside the pad; the two pads are respectively sleeved on both ends of the pad, and the elastic element abuts against the pad; wherein, the two clamping blocks and the pad form a clamping area.

[0008] Furthermore, in this invention, the length of the clamping block is greater than the length of the pad, and the protruding part of the clamping block covers the upper surface of the pad.

[0009] Furthermore, in this utility model, the aforementioned pad has a cuboid structure and matches the specifications of the pad sleeve, and the pad is made of a rigid material.

[0010] Furthermore, in this invention, the aforementioned pad has a hollow structure. The hollow structure reduces the weight of the pad, facilitating handling and the repositioning of the elastic element.

[0011] Furthermore, in this invention, the two clamping blocks have chamfered upper edges at their ends near the clamping area. The chamfer facilitates the operation of the milling machine cutter, ensuring that the edge samples in the laminated sample can also be milled.

[0012] Furthermore, in this utility model, the aforementioned elastic element is a spring or a sheet spring.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention achieves automatic adjustment of the pad width according to the thickness of the stacked sample through the cooperation of the clamping component and the pad block. The built-in elastic element can quickly reset after the clamp is released to ensure clamping consistency. Moreover, the pad block is a single smooth and flat whole, avoiding the traditional pad block splicing and auxiliary sample preparation. It not only eliminates clamping errors, improves the sample processing accuracy and testing reliability, but also simplifies the operation process and significantly improves the testing efficiency and quality of aluminum alloy flat samples. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0017] Icons: 1. Clamping block; 2. Pad; 3. Elastic element; 4. Pad; 5. Clamping area. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] This embodiment provides an auxiliary device for a bench vise used in processing flat performance samples of aluminum alloys, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes a clamping assembly and a pad 4; the clamping assembly includes two symmetrically arranged clamping blocks 1 and a pad 2, the pad 2 is disposed on the lower surface of the clamping block 1, and an elastic element 3 is disposed inside the pad 2. The bottom and sides of the pad 2 are made of thick steel plate; the two pads 2 are respectively fitted onto the two ends of the pad 4, the elastic element 3 abuts against the pad 4, the pad 4 is embedded in the two pads 2, and the two ends abut against the elastic element 3 inside the pad 2, ensuring that the pad 4 is inside the pad 2 when the elastic element 3 is in a relaxed state; wherein, the two clamping blocks 1 and the pad 4 form a clamping area 5.

[0023] In this embodiment, the length of clamping block 1 is greater than the length of pad 2, and the protruding part of clamping block 1 covers the upper surface of pad 4. The length of clamping block 1 can be adjusted according to the sample to be clamped to facilitate clamping (shorten the clamping stroke).

[0024] Preferably, the pad 4 has a cuboid structure and matches the specifications of the pad sleeve 2. The pad 4 is made of a rigid material and is used to support the sample, keeping the sample on the same smooth and flat surface. Furthermore, the pad 4 has a hollow structure. The hollow structure reduces the weight of the pad 4, facilitating handling and the repositioning of the elastic element 3.

[0025] In the above embodiment, the two clamping blocks 1 have chamfered upper edges near the clamping area 5. The chamfering facilitates the operation of the milling cutter and ensures that the edge samples in the laminated sample can also be milled.

[0026] In addition, the elastic element 3 can be a spring or a spring sheet. The spring or spring sheet is used to maintain the position of the pad 4.

[0027] In use, place this embodiment in a bench vise, neatly arrange the stacked samples on the pad 4, and then clamp both sides of this embodiment with the bench vise. When clamping, the jaws push the pad 2 tightly, compressing its internal elastic element 3, so that the two clamping blocks 1 are close to the sample and clamped. During the process, pay attention to individual samples protruding, which may cause the stacked samples to fall apart. If there are any protrusions, tap them downwards appropriately. After clamping the sample, use a planer for milling. Because the upper edge of the clamping block 1 used for clamping in this embodiment is chamfered (45° angle) inward, the milling cutter can mill the sample at the edge of the stacked sample very well. After milling, release the jaws, flip the stacked sample, and repeat the milling. After milling both sides of the stacked sample, release the jaws, remove the sample, and the elastic element 3 pushes the pad 4 back to its original position, which is convenient for the next sample loading.

[0028] It should be noted that the thickness of a single sample to be processed is typically between 1-5 mm, and the width is 25 mm. After milling, the width is 20 mm. The thickness of a stacked sample is typically 150 mm. After the stacked sample is placed on the pad 4, its height is equal to the width of a single sample, which is 25 mm. After milling, the height is 20 mm. This embodiment is fabricated according to the sample specifications.

[0029] In summary, the embodiments of this utility model provide an auxiliary device for a bench vise used for processing flat performance samples of aluminum alloys, which has at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0030] This invention, through the cooperation of the clamping component and the pad 4, enables the width of the pad 4 to be automatically adjusted according to the thickness of the stacked sample. The built-in elastic element 3 can quickly reset after the clamp is released to ensure clamping consistency. Moreover, the pad 4 is a single smooth and flat whole, avoiding the need for splicing of the traditional pad 4 and auxiliary sample preparation. This not only eliminates clamping errors and improves the sample processing accuracy and testing reliability, but also simplifies the operation process and significantly improves the testing efficiency and quality of aluminum alloy flat samples.

[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bench vice auxiliary device for processing aluminum alloy flat energy test specimen, characterized in that, include: A clamping assembly includes two clamping blocks and two pads arranged symmetrically, the pads being disposed on the lower surface of the clamping blocks, and elastic elements being disposed inside the pads; A pad block, with two pad sleeves respectively fitted onto both ends of the pad block, and the elastic element abutting against the pad block; The two clamping blocks and the pad block form a clamping area.

2. The auxiliary device for vise of flat energy sample of processing aluminum alloy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the clamping block is greater than the length of the pad, and the protruding part of the clamping block covers the upper surface of the pad.

3. The auxiliary device for a vise for processing flat energy samples of aluminum alloys according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The pad has a cuboid structure and matches the specifications of the pad sleeve. The pad is made of a rigid material.

4. The auxiliary device for bench vice of claim 3, wherein, The pad has a hollow structure.

5. The auxiliary device for vise of flat energy sample of processing aluminum alloy according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The two clamping blocks have chamfered upper edges at both ends near the clamping area.

6. The auxiliary device for vise of flat energy sample of processing aluminum alloy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element is a spring or a sheet spring.