Transfer trolley for automobile instrument assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile instrument assembly transfer trolley which comprises a trolley frame, the trolley frame comprises a bottom frame, supporting vertical frames arranged at the two ends of the bottom frame and a plurality of connecting cross rods connected between the two supporting vertical frames, and connecting bases are arranged at the top ends of the two supporting vertical frames. Clamping assemblies used for clamping the ends of the automobile instrument assembly are arranged on the connecting bases correspondingly, and the two clamping assemblies are slidably connected with the two connecting bases correspondingly so that the distance between the two clamping assemblies can be adjusted. The two clamping assemblies are arranged to be in sliding connection with the two connecting bases respectively, the distance between the two clamping assemblies can be adjusted, and therefore the automobile instrument assembly transfer tool is suitable for automobile instrument assemblies of different structures, and the problem that an existing special transfer tool is only suitable for products of specific models is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transfer equipment technology, specifically to a transfer vehicle for automotive instrument clusters. Background Technology

[0002] The automotive instrument panel is an assembly in the driver's cab that houses various indicators, ignition switches, and other components. As a crucial part of the driver's cab, the instrument panel assembly requires temporary storage and transportation using transfer equipment after welding. Currently, manufacturers commonly use specialized transfer equipment to store welded instrument panels. However, due to the diversity of vehicle models and instrument panel structures, these specialized equipment are often only suitable for specific product models. When production batches or vehicle models change, the existing transfer equipment becomes incompatible with instrument panels of different sizes, resulting in a large number of transfer devices becoming idle. This situation not only increases production costs for companies but also occupies valuable workshop space and reduces the utilization rate of the production floor. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an automotive instrument assembly transfer vehicle.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a technical solution as follows: a vehicle for transporting automotive instrument clusters, comprising a frame, the frame including a base, support frames at both ends of the base, and a plurality of connecting crossbars connecting the two support frames. Each of the two support frames has a connecting seat at its top, and each connecting seat is provided with a clamping component for clamping the end of the automotive instrument cluster. The two clamping components are slidably connected to the two connecting seats to adjust the distance between the two clamping components.

[0005] Furthermore, the connecting seat includes a base and a connecting plate. The base is located at the top of the support frame, and the connecting plate is located on one side of the base and extends toward another connecting seat. The clamping assembly includes a base plate slidably connected to the connecting plate, a support plate erected on the base plate, and a fixing member on the support plate for fixing the end of the automotive instrument assembly. A fixing assembly is provided between the base plate and the connecting plate. The base plate can slide along the length direction of the connecting plate and be locked and fixed by the fixing assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the connecting plate is provided with a through hole along its length, and the base plate is provided with a first assembly hole at the position corresponding to the through hole. The fixing component includes a connecting bolt and a locking nut. The connecting bolt passes through the first assembly hole and the through hole, and the locking nut is located on the side of the through hole away from the first assembly hole and is threadedly connected to the connecting bolt.

[0007] Furthermore, a washer is provided between the connecting bolt and the first mounting hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the support frame includes a plurality of support rods spaced apart on the base frame along the width direction, and a connecting rod fixedly connected to the top of the plurality of support rods, and the base is slidably connected to the connecting rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the base has a "U" shaped structure, with both sides of the base covering the connecting rod. The connecting rod has a sliding groove extending along the length of the connecting rod on both sides corresponding to the base. A locking member is provided on one side of the base, and a locking part that cooperates with the locking member is provided in the sliding groove. The locking member can be locked with the locking part. When the locking member is locked with the locking part, the base will be restricted from sliding.

[0010] Furthermore, a second mounting hole communicating with the slide groove is provided on one side of the base, and the locking member is a first locking bolt assembled in the second mounting hole; the locking part is a nut block provided in the slide groove, and the first locking bolt is threadedly connected to the nut block to restrict the sliding of the base.

[0011] Furthermore, both the base frame and the support frame are spliced ​​from aluminum profiles, and corner brackets are provided between two adjacent aluminum profiles. The corner brackets and the aluminum profiles are detachably connected by fasteners.

[0012] Furthermore, the aluminum profile has a through groove along its length on the side facing the corner bracket. Fins are arranged opposite each other on the top of both sides of the through groove, forming an installation seam between the two opposing fins. The installation seam is connected to the through groove, and its width is less than the width of the through groove. The fastener includes a locking block and a bolt. The bolts are respectively inserted through both sides of the corner bracket. The locking block is embedded in the through groove of two adjacent aluminum profiles. The width of the locking block is less than the width of the installation seam, and its length is greater than the width of the installation seam. The bolts are threadedly connected to the locking blocks to connect and fix the two adjacent aluminum profiles.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the base frame is equipped with several casters.

[0014] This utility model discloses an automotive instrument cluster transfer vehicle. Two clamping components are slidably connected to a connecting seat, allowing for adjustment of the distance between the two clamping components. This adapts to automotive instrument clusters of different sizes, solving the problem that existing transfer equipment is only suitable for specific product models and reducing the idle time of transfer equipment due to vehicle model or production batch changes. The connecting seat, clamping components, and fixing components are rationally designed, ensuring stable fixation of the automotive instrument cluster while facilitating distance adjustment. Furthermore, the base frame and support frame are spliced ​​from aluminum profiles, with adjacent aluminum profiles detachably connected by angle brackets and fasteners, facilitating the assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of the transfer vehicle, thus reducing the company's usage and maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the aluminum profile in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fastener structure in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component and the connecting seat in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point A in the diagram.

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the diagram.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting seat in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] The following are the meanings of the labels in the attached diagram: Frame 1; Base frame 11; Caster wheel 111; Support frame 12; Support pole 121; Connecting rod 122; Slide groove 1221; Connecting crossbar 13; Aluminum profile 14; Through groove 141; Fin 142; Mounting seam 143; Connecting seat 2; Base 21; Second assembly hole 211; Connecting plate 22; Through hole 221; Clamping assembly 3; Base plate 31; First assembly hole 311; Support plate 32; Through hole 321; Fixing component 33; Limit nut 331; Fixing assembly 4; Connecting bolt 41; Locking nut 42; Locking component 5; Locking bolt 51; Angle bracket 6; Fastener 7; Clamping block 71; Threaded hole 711; Bolt 72; Length a of clamping block; Width b of clamping block; Width c of mounting seam. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following detailed implementation methods further illustrate the following:

[0024] Please see Figure 1 This utility model discloses an automotive instrument assembly transfer vehicle, comprising a frame 1. The frame 1 includes a base frame 11, support frames 12 located at both ends of the base frame 11, and several connecting crossbars 13 connecting the two support frames 12. The base frame 11 has a rectangular frame structure and is equipped with universal wheels 111 with locking function at the bottom for easy movement. The support frames 12 are located at both ends of the base frame 11. Each support frame 12 includes three support rods 121 spaced apart along the width direction of the base frame 11 and a connecting rod 122 connecting the top of the support rods 121. There are three connecting crossbars 13, two of which are laterally fixed between the middle of two opposite support rods 121, and the other connecting crossbar 13 is laterally fixed between the tops of two opposite support rods 121. This design enhances the overall stability. Each of the two support frames 12 has a connecting seat 2 at its top. Each connecting seat 2 has a clamping component 3 for clamping the end of the automotive instrument assembly. The two clamping components 3 are slidably connected to the two connecting seats 2 to adjust the distance between the two clamping components 3.

[0025] Please continue reading Figure 2 as well as Figure 3In this embodiment, both the base frame 11 and the support frame 12 are assembled from aluminum profiles 14. Angle brackets 6 are provided between two adjacent aluminum profiles 14, and the angle brackets 6 are detachably connected to the aluminum profiles 14 by fasteners 7. Specifically, a through groove 141 is provided along the length of the aluminum profile 14 on the side facing the angle bracket 6. Fins 142 are provided opposite to each other on the top of both sides of the through groove 141, and an installation seam 143 is formed between two opposite fins 142. The installation seam 143 is connected to the through groove 141, and the width c of the installation seam 143 is smaller than the width of the through groove 141. The fasteners 7 include a locking block 71 and a bolt 72. The bolt 72 can be threadedly connected to the locking block 71. The width b of the locking block 71 is smaller than the width c of the installation seam 143, and the length a of the locking block 71 is greater than the width c of the installation seam 143. By designing the structure of the aluminum profile 14, the weight of the profile is further reduced, while the structural strength at the four corners of the aluminum profile 14 is ensured. It also provides a detachable connection method for the fastener 7, achieving multiple benefits. In specific installation, first, the bolt 72 is passed through the through hole on the panel corner bracket 6, and then the bolt 72 is threaded into the threaded hole 711 on the locking block 71. Taking advantage of the fact that the width b of the locking block 71 is less than the width c of the installation gap 143, the locking block 71 is inserted into the through groove 141 along the extension direction of the installation gap 143. Then, the entire fastener 7 is rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise around the axis of the bolt 72, so that the length a of the locking block 71 corresponds to the width c of the installation gap. Since a > c, the locking block 71 cannot be removed from the aluminum profile 14 due to the restriction of the through groove 141 and the installation gap 143. At this time, the bolt 72 is pulled outward to make the locking block 71 press against the fin 142. The bolt 72 is rotated again to increase its feed, so that the corner bracket 6 and the fin 142 move closer to each other until they are completely pressed together. It should be noted that since corner code 6 is a commonly used existing technology, its specific structure has not been described in detail. Through its detachable connection method, the transport vehicle can be easily disassembled after a period of use if maintenance, component replacement, or structural adjustments are required, unlike rigid welded structures which are difficult to disassemble. Furthermore, the disassembled aluminum profile 14 can be reused in other projects, reducing costs and improving resource utilization.

[0026] Please continue reading Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7The connecting seat 2 includes a base 21 and a connecting plate 22. The base 21 is located at the top of the support frame 12, and the connecting plate 22 is located on one side of the base 21 and extends towards the other connecting seat 2. The clamping assembly 3 includes a base plate 31 slidably connected to the connecting plate 22, a support plate 32 erected on the base plate 31, and a fixing member 33 for fixing the end of the vehicle instrument assembly on the support plate 32. In this embodiment, the fixing member 33 is a bolt. In actual operation, when it is necessary to fix the vehicle instrument assembly, the bolt (i.e., the fixing member 33) is passed through the corresponding through hole 321 on the support plate 32, and then threadedly connected to the pre-set screw hole at the end of the instrument assembly. By tightening the bolt, the instrument assembly is fixed. If the instrument assembly is not fixed, the bolt is passed through the through hole 321 and connected by a limit nut 331 to prevent the bolt 33 from falling off. A fixing assembly 4 is provided on the base plate 31, and the base plate 31 and the connecting plate 22 can be locked and fixed by the fixing assembly 4. The connecting plate 22 has a through hole 221 along its length, and the base plate 31 has a first mounting hole 311 at the corresponding position of the through hole 221. The fixing component 4 includes a connecting bolt 41 and a locking nut 42. The connecting bolt 41 passes through the first mounting hole 311 and the through hole 221, and the nut 42 is located on the side of the through hole 221 away from the first mounting hole 311 and is threadedly connected to the connecting bolt 41. Fixing is achieved using the connecting bolt 41 and the locking nut 42, which is simple to operate and provides a stable connection. The through hole 221 allows for a wider range of position adjustment for the base plate 31 on the connecting plate 22, accommodating the clamping needs of instrument assemblies of various sizes and lengths. When adjusting the position of the clamping component 3, simply loosen the connecting bolt 41 and the locking nut 42, move the base plate 31, and then tighten it again using the connecting bolt 41 and the locking nut 42. For better connection stability, a washer 43 is provided between the connecting bolt 41 and the first mounting hole 311. Washer 43 can increase the friction of the connection part, prevent the connecting bolt 41 from loosening during vibration, improve the stability of the connection, and thus ensure the safe fixation of the instrument assembly during transportation.

[0027] Since the position of the connecting seat 2 is relatively fixed, in order to improve the flexibility of the transfer vehicle, in this embodiment, the base 21 is slidably connected to the connecting rod 122. Slide grooves 1221 are provided on both sides of the connecting rod 122. The base 21 has a U-shaped structure, with both sides of the base 21 covering the connecting rod 122 and located outside the slide grooves 1221. A locking member 5 is provided on one side of the base 21 corresponding to the position of the slide groove 1221. A locking part (not shown) that cooperates with the locking member 5 is provided in the slide groove 1221. The locking member 5 can lock with the locking part. When the locking member 5 is locked with the locking part, the base 21 will be restricted from sliding. Specifically, in this embodiment, a second mounting hole 211 communicating with a slide groove 1221 is provided on one side of the base 21. The locking member 5 is a locking bolt 51 assembled in the second mounting hole 211; the locking part is an elastic nut block provided in the slide groove 1221, and the locking bolt 51 is threadedly connected to the elastic nut block to restrict the sliding of the base 21. The base 21 is slidably connected to the connecting rod 122, which further increases the adjustability of the connecting seat 2, and can change the position of the connecting seat 2 to better adapt to the transportation needs of automotive instrument assemblies of different sizes and shapes, thereby improving the versatility and flexibility of the transport vehicle. The base 21 is designed with a "U" shaped structure, with both sides covering the connecting rod 122, making the connection between the base 21 and the connecting rod 122 stable, while also facilitating the sliding of the base 21 on the connecting rod 122. The slide grooves 1221 provided on both sides of the connecting rod 122 provide guidance for the sliding of the base 21, ensuring that it can slide smoothly along the length direction of the connecting rod 122. The locking element 5, in conjunction with the locking part, locks the base 21 after it has been adjusted to the appropriate position, preventing it from sliding during transport and ensuring the stability and safety of the automotive instrument assembly transport. Specifically, the locking element 5 is designed as a locking bolt 51 fitted into the second mounting hole 211, and the locking part is designed as an elastic nut block within the sliding groove 1221. This design is simple, compact, and easy to manufacture and install. The threaded connection between the locking bolt 51 and the elastic nut block restricts the sliding of the base 21, making operation convenient and the locking effect reliable. Rotating the locking bolt 51 allows for locking and unlocking of the base 21, facilitating quick adjustment of the connecting seat 2 position according to actual needs and improving the efficiency of the transport vehicle.

[0028] This utility model discloses an automotive instrument assembly transfer vehicle with the following advantages: By using two clamping components that are slidably connected to the connecting seat, the distance between the two clamping components can be adjusted, adapting to automotive instrument assemblies of different sizes. This solves the problem that existing transfer equipment is only suitable for specific product models, reducing the idle time of transfer equipment due to changes in vehicle models or production batches. The connecting seat, clamping components, and fixing components have a reasonable structural design, ensuring stable fixation of the automotive instrument assembly while facilitating distance adjustment. For example, the fixing components, consisting of through holes on the connecting plate, the first mounting hole on the base plate, and connecting bolts and locking nuts, enable the base plate to slide and be fixed along the connecting plate; the sliding connection of the base on the connecting rod and the cooperation of the locking parts and locking components restrict the sliding of the base, making the transfer vehicle structure both flexible and stable. The base frame and supporting frame are spliced ​​from aluminum profiles, and adjacent aluminum profiles are detachably connected by angle brackets and fasteners, facilitating the assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of the transfer vehicle, reducing the company's usage and maintenance costs. The aluminum profile is designed with fins to form through slots and mounting seams. Combined with fasteners consisting of clips that are narrower than the mounting seam and longer than the mounting seam, as well as bolts, the connection is more robust and reliable. In addition, the use of aluminum profiles may also have advantages such as light weight, which is beneficial for the operation and movement of the transfer vehicle.

[0029] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known structures and characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or its practicality.

Claims

1. An automotive instrument cluster transfer cart comprising a frame, characterized by: The vehicle frame includes a base frame, support frames at both ends of the base frame, and several connecting crossbars connecting the two support frames. Each of the two support frames has a connecting seat at its top. Each connecting seat has a clamping component for clamping the end of the vehicle instrument assembly. The two clamping components are slidably connected to the two connecting seats to adjust the distance between the two clamping components.

2. The automotive instrument cluster transfer cart of claim 1, wherein: The connecting seat includes a base and a connecting plate. The base is located at the top of the support frame, and the connecting plate is located on one side of the base and extends toward another connecting seat. The clamping assembly includes a base plate slidably connected to the connecting plate, a support plate erected on the base plate, and a fixing member on the support plate for fixing the end of the automotive instrument assembly. A fixing assembly is provided between the base plate and the connecting plate. The base plate can slide along the length direction of the connecting plate and be locked and fixed by the fixing assembly.

3. The automotive instrument cluster transfer cart of claim 2, wherein: The connecting plate has a through hole along its length, and the base plate has a first assembly hole at the position corresponding to the through hole. The fixing component includes a connecting bolt and a locking nut. The connecting bolt passes through the first assembly hole and the through hole, and the locking nut is located on the side of the through hole away from the first assembly hole and is threadedly connected to the connecting bolt.

4. The automotive instrument cluster transfer cart of claim 3, wherein: A washer is provided between the connecting bolt and the first assembly hole.

5. The automotive instrument cluster transfer cart of claim 2, wherein: The support frame includes a plurality of support rods spaced apart on the base frame along the width direction, and a connecting rod fixedly connected to the top of the plurality of support rods, and the base is slidably connected to the connecting rod.

6. The automotive instrument cluster transfer cart of claim 5, wherein: The base has a "U" shaped structure, with both sides of the base covering the connecting rod. The connecting rod has a sliding groove extending along the length of the connecting rod on both sides corresponding to the base. A locking member is provided on one side of the base, and a locking part that cooperates with the locking member is provided in the sliding groove. The locking member can be locked with the locking part. When the locking member is locked with the locking part, the base will be restricted from sliding.

7. The automotive instrument cluster transfer cart of claim 6, wherein: The base has a second mounting hole on one side that communicates with the slide groove. The locking element is a first locking bolt that is mounted in the second mounting hole. The locking part is a nut block that is located in the slide groove. The first locking bolt is threadedly connected to the nut block to restrict the sliding of the base.

8. The automotive instrument cluster transfer cart of claim 1, wherein: Both the base frame and the support frame are spliced ​​from aluminum profiles. Angle brackets are provided between two adjacent aluminum profiles, and the angle brackets are detachably connected to the aluminum profiles by fasteners.

9. The automotive instrument cluster transfer cart of claim 8, wherein: The aluminum profile has a through groove along its length on the side facing the corner bracket. Fins are positioned opposite each other on the top of both sides of the through groove, forming an installation seam between two opposing fins. The installation seam is connected to the through groove, and its width is less than the width of the through groove. The fastener includes a locking block and bolts. The bolts are respectively inserted through both sides of the corner bracket. The locking block is embedded in the through groove of two adjacent aluminum profiles. The width of the locking block is less than the width of the installation seam, and its length is greater than the width of the installation seam. The bolts are threadedly connected to the locking blocks to connect and fix the two adjacent aluminum profiles.

10. The automotive instrument cluster transfer cart of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the base frame is equipped with several casters.

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