Multi-dimensional exhaust pipe testing fixture

By designing a multi-dimensional exhaust pipe inspection fixture, the problem of matching the dimensions of automotive exhaust pipes with those of the vehicle body was solved, enabling rapid model changeover and efficient optical scanning, thus improving inspection accuracy and efficiency.

CN224151650UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21YANGZHOU LIANGCHENG AUTO PARTS
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YANGZHOU LIANGCHENG AUTO PARTS
Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies make it difficult to efficiently and easily detect the size matching between a car exhaust pipe and the vehicle body, leading to increased production schedule and costs.

Method used

A multi-dimensional exhaust pipe inspection tool was designed, including an inspection disc, a detachable support base, and a lifting base. The detachable support base is adapted to different models of exhaust pipes, and the lifting base structure enables rapid model change and optical three-dimensional scanning inspection.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and versatility of exhaust pipe inspection, meets the needs of robotic arm unloading and optical scanning inspection, and enhances the accuracy and efficiency of inspection.

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Abstract

Provided is a multi-dimensional exhaust pipe testing fixture. Relates to the technical field of automobile manufacturing. Comprising a detection disc used for bearing an exhaust pipe; the first end part supporting seat is detachably and fixedly arranged on the top surface of the detection disc; a first detection groove matched with the exhaust pipe is formed in the top of the first detection groove, and a first notch matched with a first port of the exhaust pipe is formed in the first detection groove; the second end part supporting seat is detachably and fixedly arranged on the top surface of the detection disc and is positioned on the side part of the first end part supporting seat; a second detection groove matched with the exhaust pipe (500) is formed in the top of the first detection groove, and a second notch (320) and a third notch matched with the exhaust pipe are formed in the second detection groove; according to the utility model, whether a bending structure is adaptive or not can be detected, when the lifting seat is lifted, the optical scanning detection support requirement and the manipulator material taking position requirement can be met, and the functional diversity of the detection tool is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automobile manufacturing technology, and in particular to a multi-dimensional exhaust pipe inspection tool. Background Technology

[0002] The automotive exhaust system is a crucial assembly for emitting exhaust gases and reducing noise. It mainly consists of the exhaust pipe, catalytic converter, muffler, and tailpipe. Its primary function is to collect, clean (via a three-way catalytic converter), and silence the exhaust gases produced during engine combustion from multiple cylinders before leading them to the rear of the vehicle for emission. Due to limitations imposed by vehicle installation space, airflow resistance, thermal expansion, and manufacturing processes, automotive exhaust pipes typically feature multiple bending paths. After the bending process, relevant inspections are necessary to check the exhaust pipe's fit to the vehicle body and ensure there are no dimensional errors. Size issues after installation not only severely impact production schedules but also increase manufacturing costs. Therefore, providing a sophisticated, efficient, and easy-to-use multi-dimensional exhaust pipe inspection tool before shipment is a critical technical problem that needs to be addressed in this case. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a multi-dimensional exhaust pipe inspection tool with a compact structure and efficient and convenient testing.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0005] Multi-dimensional exhaust pipe inspection tool, including:

[0006] Inspection disc, used to support the exhaust pipe;

[0007] The first end support is detachably and fixedly mounted on the top surface of the inspection plate; the top is provided with a first detection groove adapted to the exhaust pipe, and the first detection groove is provided with a notch adapted to the first port of the exhaust pipe;

[0008] The second end support is detachably and fixedly installed on the top surface of the inspection plate, located on the side of the first end support; the top is provided with a second detection groove adapted to the exhaust pipe (500), and the second detection groove is provided with a notch two (320) and a notch three adapted to the exhaust pipe;

[0009] The middle support is detachably and fixedly installed on the top surface of the inspection plate, located between the first end support and the second end support; the top is provided with a third inspection groove adapted to the exhaust pipe; the middle support is provided with a lifting seat that moves up and down, and the top of the lifting seat is provided with a fourth inspection groove adapted to the third inspection groove.

[0010] Specifically, the central support includes a central support seat one and a central support seat two that are detachably and fixedly mounted on the inspection plate at intervals.

[0011] Specifically, a corner support seat is provided between the second middle support seat and the second end support seat, which is detachably and fixedly connected to the inspection plate;

[0012] The corner support base is provided with a corner detection groove at the top that is compatible with the exhaust pipe.

[0013] Specifically, the lifting seat moves up and down via a linear drive mechanism.

[0014] Specifically, the linear drive mechanism is detachably and fixedly installed inside the central support base;

[0015] The linear drive mechanism includes a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod.

[0016] Specifically, the top and bottom surfaces of the inspection plate are each a plane.

[0017] Specifically, the top surface of the inspection plate is provided with a pair of detachable and fixed handles.

[0018] Specifically, the top surface of the inspection plate is provided with detachable and fixed spacer sleeves (800) at the four corners.

[0019] The spacer sleeve has a positioning hole at its top.

[0020] Specifically, the positioning hole is provided with a removable spacer.

[0021] Specifically, the bottom surface of the inspection plate is provided with several positioning grooves that are adapted to the spacer bars.

[0022] This utility model includes an inspection tray, a first end support, a second end support, and a middle support; the middle support is equipped with a vertically movable lifting seat. Through the detachable first end support, second end support, and middle support, the inspection fixture can be quickly changed and reassembled to adapt to the inspection needs of different exhaust pipe models. The changeover efficiency is significantly improved compared to traditional inspection fixtures, breaking through the limitation of single-fixture compatibility. Simultaneously, the liftable lifting seat structure design meets the requirements for both material loading / unloading by a robotic arm and optical 3D scanning inspection. When the lifting seat is lowered into the middle support, the compatibility of the bending structure can be checked; when the lifting seat is raised, it fulfills the support requirements for optical scanning inspection and the position requirements for robotic arm material handling, greatly enhancing the versatility of the inspection fixture's functions. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting seat structure;

[0025] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first detection slot;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second detection slot;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a V-groove structure;

[0028] 100 in the diagram represents the check plate.

[0029] 200 is the first end support, 210 is the first detection groove, and 220 is the first notch.

[0030] 300 is the second end support, 310 is the second detection groove, 320 is the second notch, and 330 is the third notch.

[0031] 400 is the central support seat, 401 is the lifting seat, 410 is the first central support seat, and 420 is the second central support seat.

[0032] 500 refers to the exhaust pipe.

[0033] 600 is a corner support.

[0034] 700 is a linear drive mechanism.

[0035] 800 is the spacer sleeve.

[0036] 900 is a V-groove. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] The following is for reference. Figure 1-5 Description of embodiments of the present utility model

[0041] Multi-dimensional exhaust pipe inspection tool, including:

[0042] Inspection plate 100, used to support exhaust pipe 500;

[0043] The first end support 200 is detachably and fixedly installed on the top surface of the inspection plate 100; the top is provided with a first detection groove 210 adapted to the exhaust pipe 500, and the first detection groove 210 is provided with a notch 220 adapted to the first port of the exhaust pipe 500.

[0044] The second end support 300 is detachably and fixedly mounted on the top surface of the inspection plate 100 and located on the side of the first end support 200; the top is provided with a second detection groove 310 adapted to the exhaust pipe 500, and the second detection groove 310 is provided with a notch 320 and a notch 330 adapted to the exhaust pipe 500.

[0045] The middle support 400 is detachably and fixedly installed on the top surface of the inspection plate 100, located between the first end support 200 and the second end support 300; the top is provided with a third detection groove adapted to the exhaust pipe 500; the middle support 400 is provided with a lifting seat 401 that moves up and down, and the top of the lifting seat 401 is provided with a fourth detection groove adapted to the third detection groove.

[0046] The lifting seat 401 moves up and down via a linear drive mechanism 700.

[0047] In this case, both the first middle support 410 and the second middle support 420 are equipped with lifting seats 401, which facilitates the improvement of the stability of the exhaust pipe after lifting.

[0048] The linear drive mechanism 700 is detachably and fixedly installed inside the central support base 400;

[0049] The linear drive mechanism 700 includes a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod.

[0050] The central support 400 includes a central support 410 and a central support 420 that are detachably and fixedly mounted on the inspection plate 100 at intervals.

[0051] A corner support 600 is provided between the middle support 420 and the second end support 300, which is detachably and fixedly connected to the inspection plate 100.

[0052] The corner support 600 is provided with a corner detection groove at the top that is compatible with the exhaust pipe 500.

[0053] This invention utilizes a detachable first end support 200, a second end support 300, and a central support 400 to achieve rapid changeover and reconfiguration of the inspection fixture, adapting to the inspection needs of different exhaust pipe models. This significantly improves changeover efficiency compared to traditional fixtures, overcoming the limitations of single fixture compatibility. Simultaneously, the design of the liftable base 401 allows for both material loading / unloading by a robotic arm and optical 3D scanning inspection. When the lift base 401 is lowered into the central support 400, it can be used to check the compatibility of bent structures. When the lift base 401 is raised, it fulfills the support requirements for optical scanning inspection and the positioning requirements for robotic arm material handling, greatly enhancing the versatility of the inspection fixture's functions.

[0054] The structure of the Detection Panel 100 has been further optimized:

[0055] The top and bottom surfaces of the inspection plate 100 are both flat.

[0056] To facilitate the movement and replacement of inspection tools:

[0057] The top surface of the inspection plate 100 is provided with a pair of detachable and fixed handles.

[0058] To reduce the area occupied by multiple inspection tools:

[0059] The top surface of the inspection plate 100 is provided with four removable and fixed spacer sleeves 800 at its four corners;

[0060] The spacer sleeve 800 has a positioning hole at its top.

[0061] A removable spacer is provided inside the positioning hole.

[0062] The bottom surface of the inspection plate 100 is provided with several positioning grooves that are adapted to the spacer bars.

[0063] When in use, the positioning groove on the bottom surface of the upper gauge is located on the spacer bar of the lower gauge, and they are stacked in sequence to improve the utilization rate of the space.

[0064] like Figure 5As shown, the support base (including one or more of the first end support base 200, the second end support base 300, the middle support base 400 and the corner support base 600) has an arc-shaped bottom in the detection groove and is provided with a V-shaped groove 900 that communicates with it and extends downward; the end of the support base is provided with multiple air blowing holes to blow foreign objects that fall into the V-shaped groove 900 out of the detection groove, thereby improving the detection stability and reliability.

[0065] Regarding the information disclosed in this case, the following points need to be clarified:

[0066] (1) The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this case only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this case. Other structures can refer to the general design.

[0067] (2) Where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features disclosed in this case can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments;

[0068] The above are merely specific embodiments disclosed in this case, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. The scope of protection disclosed in this case shall be determined by the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge, characterized by, include: Inspection plate (100) is used to support the exhaust pipe (500); The first end support (200) is detachably and fixedly installed on the top surface of the inspection plate (100); the top is provided with a first detection groove (210) adapted to the exhaust pipe (500), and the first detection groove (210) is provided with a notch (220) adapted to the first port of the exhaust pipe (500). The second end support (300) is detachably fixed on the top surface of the inspection plate (100) and located on the side of the first end support (200); the top is provided with a second detection groove (310) adapted to the exhaust pipe (500), and the second detection groove (310) is provided with a notch two (320) and a notch three (330) adapted to the exhaust pipe (500). The middle support (400) is detachably and fixedly installed on the top surface of the inspection plate (100) and located between the first end support (200) and the second end support (300); the top is provided with a third detection groove adapted to the exhaust pipe (500); the middle support (400) is provided with a lifting seat (401) that moves up and down, and the top of the lifting seat (401) is provided with a fourth detection groove adapted to the third detection groove.

2. The multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge according to claim 1, wherein, The central support base (400) includes a central support base one (410) and a central support base two (420) that are detachably fixed on the inspection plate (100) at intervals.

3. The multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge according to claim 2, wherein A corner support (600) is provided between the middle support base (420) and the second end support base (300) and is detachably and fixedly connected to the inspection plate (100). The corner support (600) is provided with a corner detection groove at the top that is adapted to the exhaust pipe (500).

4. The multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge of claim 1, wherein, The lifting seat (401) moves up and down via a linear drive mechanism (700).

5. The multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge of claim 4, wherein, The linear drive mechanism (700) is detachably and fixedly installed inside the central support base (400); The linear drive mechanism (700) includes a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod.

6. The multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge of claim 1, wherein, The top and bottom surfaces of the inspection plate (100) are respectively a plane.

7. The multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge of claim 1, wherein, The top surface of the inspection plate (100) is provided with a pair of detachable and fixed handles.

8. The multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge of claim 1, wherein, The top surface of the inspection plate (100) is provided with detachable and fixed spacer sleeves (800) at the four corners. The spacer sleeve (800) has a positioning hole at its top.

9. The multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge of claim 8, wherein, The positioning hole is equipped with a removable spacer.

10. The multi-dimensional exhaust pipe gauge of claim 9, wherein, The bottom surface of the inspection plate (100) is provided with several positioning grooves that are adapted to the spacer bars.