Sphere orientation clamp device

By designing a spherical orientation fixture device and utilizing a combination of connecting mechanisms and sleeve components, the problem of material loosening and detachment in lathe processes using spherical fixtures was solved, achieving precise clamping and stable processing of materials.

CN224158300UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24SHENZHEN DIAMOND LOVE LIFE JEWELRY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN DIAMOND LOVE LIFE JEWELRY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing spherical clamps cannot accurately clamp materials during use, causing materials to loosen and detach from the clamps during lathe operations, affecting machining accuracy.

Method used

A spherical orientation clamp device was designed, which achieves precise clamping and fixing of materials through the combined use of a connecting mechanism and a sleeve assembly. The device includes a base, a first clamp, a connecting rod, a connecting mechanism, a second clamp, an insertion hole, and a hoist body, thus preventing loosening.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable clamping of materials in lathe processes, avoids loosening and detachment, and improves machining accuracy and ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sphere orientation clamp device. The right side of the top of the base is movably connected with a first clamp, the front end and the back end of the left side of the first clamp are fixedly connected with connecting rods, the left side of the top of the base is movably connected with a connecting mechanism, the connecting mechanism comprises a second clamp, an inserting hole and a hoist body, and the left side of the top of the base is movably connected with the second clamp. Through the arrangement of the connecting mechanism, the first clamp can be placed on the right side of the base, then the hoist body is held by a hand to be placed in the center of the second clamp, then the second clamp is placed on the left side of the base and pushed to move rightwards, the second clamp is matched with the inserting hole, and the connecting rod penetrates into the inserting hole; therefore, the first clamp and the second clamp are in butt joint with each other to clamp and fix the hoist body so as to achieve the effect of assembling and fixing materials, and the phenomenon that the hoist body is loosened between the first clamp and the second clamp is avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sphere clamping technology, specifically a sphere orientation clamping device. Background Technology

[0002] A spherical clamp is a device used to hold spherical workpieces to perform operations such as machining, inspection, and assembly of the spheres. It is suitable for machining various spherical parts and can automatically center and hold the sphere during machining to ensure the positional accuracy of the sphere during the machining process.

[0003] In the comparative case, patent publication number CN218614112U, this application relates to an automatic ball clamping device, belonging to the field of machining technology. It includes an upper plate and a lower plate. The lower plate has a receiving groove for accommodating a ball on its side facing the upper plate, and the upper plate has an adsorption tube for adsorbing the ball in the receiving groove on its side facing the lower plate. When the clamping device is in operation, the upper and lower plates engage, and the ball is adsorbed onto the adsorption tube by the adsorption action. Then, a robotic arm transfers the upper plate to the next process, achieving the effect of gripping the steel ball and alleviating the problem of the ball being difficult to grasp.

[0004] However, in implementing the relevant technology, the above-mentioned automatic spherical clamping device has the following problems. In the comparative case, when the clamping device is working, the upper plate and the lower plate are fastened together, the drive cylinder pushes the support plate to move upward, and the push rod extends from the bottom of the ball support groove under the push of the support plate and supports a ball to continue moving upward until the support plate and the lower plate abut against each other. At this time, the ball contacts the adsorption tube and is adsorbed by the adsorption tube. Then, the upper plate is transferred to the next process by the robot. The existing spherical clamping device cannot accurately clamp the material in use, which causes the material to loosen and fall off the clamping device in the lathe process, affecting the processing and reducing the convenience of using the spherical clamping device.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to design and modify the spherical clamp to effectively prevent the spherical clamp from failing to accurately clamp materials during use, which could lead to materials loosening and detaching from the clamp during lathe processing and affecting the machining process. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a spherical orientation fixture device, which has the advantage of good assembly effect and solves the problem that spherical fixtures cannot accurately clamp materials during use, resulting in materials loosening and falling off the fixture during lathe processing and affecting the machining.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sphere orientation clamping device, comprising;

[0008] The base has a first clamp movably connected to the right side of the top of the base. The front end and back end of the left side of the first clamp are fixedly connected to a connecting rod. The left side of the top of the base is movably connected to a connecting mechanism.

[0009] The connecting mechanism includes a second clamp, a socket, and a hoist body. The second clamp is movably connected to the left side of the top of the base. The front and back ends of the right side of the second clamp are provided with sockets. The left side of the connecting rod extends into the interior of the socket. The hoist body is provided inside the first clamp and the second clamp. A sleeve assembly is inserted into the top of the first clamp.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sleeve assembly includes a connecting rod and an L-shaped cap. The connecting rod is inserted into the top of the first clamp, and the L-shaped cap is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod. The bottom of the L-shaped cap is sleeved with the top of the hoist body.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner cavities of the first clamp and the second clamp are both provided with grooves corresponding to the positions of the gourd body, and the grooves are used in conjunction with the gourd body.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first clamp has through holes at the front and back ends of the top of the clamp and at the positions corresponding to the docking rods, and the through holes are used in conjunction with the docking rods.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an annular groove is provided at the bottom of the L-shaped cap and at the position corresponding to the gourd body, and the annular groove is used in conjunction with the gourd body.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the number of connecting rods is four, arranged in pairs and evenly distributed, and the connecting rods are used in conjunction with the first clamp.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model, through the setting of the connecting mechanism, allows the first clamp to be placed on the right side of the base, then the hoist body to be placed at the center of the second clamp, and then the second clamp to be placed on the left side of the base and pushed to the right. The second clamp, in conjunction with the insertion hole, allows the connecting rod to pass through, thereby enabling the first clamp and the second clamp to engage with each other and clamp and fix the hoist body, so as to achieve the function of assembling and fixing the material and avoid the phenomenon of the hoist body becoming loose between the first clamp and the second clamp. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1Exploded view of the second clamp, the socket, and the hoist body structure;

[0019] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Three-dimensional view of the first and second clamps in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 3D view of the central connecting rod and L-shaped cap structure.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. First clamp; 3. Connecting rod; 4. Connecting mechanism; 41. Second clamp; 42. Insertion hole; 43. Hoist body; 5. Sleeve assembly; 51. Connecting rod; 52. L-shaped cover; 6. Groove; 7. Through hole; 8. Annular groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the present invention provides a sphere orientation clamping device, comprising:

[0024] A base 1 is movably connected to a first clamp 2 on the right side of the top of the base 1. A connecting rod 3 is fixedly connected to the front and back ends of the left side of the first clamp 2. A connecting mechanism 4 is movably connected to the left side of the top of the base 1.

[0025] The connecting mechanism 4 includes a second clamp 41, an insertion hole 42, and a gourd body 43. The second clamp 41 is movably connected to the left side of the top of the base 1. The front and back ends of the right side of the second clamp 41 are provided with insertion holes 42. The left side of the connecting rod 3 extends into the interior of the insertion hole 42. The gourd body 43 is provided inside the first clamp 2 and the second clamp 41. The top of the first clamp 2 is inserted with a sleeve assembly 5.

[0026] refer to Figure 4 The fitting assembly 5 includes a connecting rod 51 and an L-shaped cover 52. The connecting rod 51 is inserted into the top of the first clamp 2, and the L-shaped cover 52 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod 51. The bottom of the L-shaped cover 52 is fitted into the top of the hoist body 43.

[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the sleeve component 5, the L-shaped cover 52 can be held to drive the connecting rod 51 downward to insert into the first clamp 2. The L-shaped cover 52 is on the first clamp 2 and covers the upper end of the hoist body 43, thereby achieving the function of assembly and fixation, avoiding the inability to fix the hoist body 43 due to the plane contact of the L-shaped cover 52.

[0028] refer to Figure 3 The inner cavities of the first clamp 2 and the second clamp 41 are provided with grooves 6 corresponding to the positions of the gourd body 43. The grooves 6 are used in conjunction with the gourd body 43.

[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the groove 6, the first clamp 2 and the second clamp 41 can accommodate the gourd body 43, avoiding the phenomenon that the gourd body 43 will get stuck in the groove 6 due to the small diameter of the groove 6.

[0030] refer to Figure 3 The first clamp 2 has through holes 7 at the front and back ends of the top and at the positions corresponding to the docking rod 51. The through holes 7 are used in conjunction with the docking rod 51.

[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the through hole 7 allows the docking rod 51 to move mechanically through the through hole 7 completely, while also serving as a limit, preventing the docking rod 51 from getting stuck at the through hole 7 due to the small diameter of the through hole 7.

[0032] refer to Figure 4 An annular groove 8 is provided at the bottom of the L-shaped cap 52 and at the position corresponding to the gourd body 43. The annular groove 8 is used in conjunction with the gourd body 43.

[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the setting of the annular groove 8 can help fix the hoist body 43 and at the same time play a limiting role, avoiding the inability to fix the upper end when the L-shaped cover 52 contacts the hoist body 43.

[0034] refer to Figure 3 There are four connecting rods 3, which are arranged in pairs and evenly distributed. The connecting rods 3 are used in conjunction with the first clamp 2.

[0035] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the connection of the connecting rod 3 can increase the stability of the connection with the second clamp 41 and avoid the phenomenon that the single connecting rod 3 and the second clamp 41 are prone to uneven stress and breakage.

[0036] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When in use, the first clamp 2 is placed on the right side of the top of the base 1. Then, the hoist body 43 is held and aligned with the groove 6 and placed in the center of the first clamp 2. Then, the L-shaped cover 52 is taken out and the connecting rod 51 is aligned downward with the position of the through hole 7 and assembled downward. The L-shaped cover 52 drives the connecting rod 51 to insert downward into the through hole 7 and makes the annular groove 8 fit on the top of the hoist body 43. Finally, the second clamp 41 is placed on the left side of the top of the base 1 and then the second clamp 41 is pushed to the right. The second clamp 41 cooperates with the insertion hole 42 to insert the connecting rod 3, thereby realizing the mutual assembly of the first clamp 2 and the second clamp 41 to fix the hoist body 43 inside the groove 6. After the above clamping is completed, it is sent to the lathe for processing.

[0037] In summary, this spherical orientation clamping device, through the cooperation of a base 1, a first clamp 2, a connecting rod 3, a connecting mechanism 4, a second clamp 41, an insertion hole 42, a hoist body 43, and a sleeve assembly 5, is used as follows: In use, the first clamp 2 is placed on the right side of the base 1, and then the hoist body 43 is held and placed at the center of the second clamp 41. The second clamp 41 is then placed on the left side of the base 1 and pushed to the right. The second clamp 41 engages with the insertion hole 42, allowing the connecting rod 3 to pass through. This allows the first clamp 2 and the second clamp 41 to clamp and fix the hoist body 43, achieving the function of assembling and fixing the material. This avoids the hoist body 43 becoming loose between the first clamp 2 and the second clamp 41, solving the problem that existing spherical clamps cannot accurately clamp materials, leading to material loosening and detachment from the clamp during lathe processing, affecting machining.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sphere orientation clamping device, comprising: The base (1) has a first clamp (2) movably connected to the right side of the top of the base (1). The front end and back end of the left side of the first clamp (2) are fixedly connected to a connecting rod (3). The left side of the top of the base (1) is movably connected to a connecting mechanism (4). The connecting mechanism (4) is characterized in that it includes a second clamp (41), an insertion hole (42) and a gourd body (43). The second clamp (41) is movably connected to the left side of the top of the base (1). An insertion hole (42) is provided at the front and back ends of the right side of the second clamp (41). The left side of the connecting rod (3) extends into the interior of the insertion hole (42). The gourd body (43) is provided on the inner side of the first clamp (2) and the second clamp (41). A sleeve assembly (5) is inserted into the top of the first clamp (2).

2. The sphere orientation clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sleeve assembly (5) includes a connecting rod (51) and an L-shaped cap (52). The connecting rod (51) is inserted into the top of the first clamp (2). The L-shaped cap (52) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod (51). The bottom of the L-shaped cap (52) is sleeved with the top of the gourd body (43).

3. The sphere orientation clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavities of the first clamp (2) and the second clamp (41) are provided with grooves (6) corresponding to the position of the gourd body (43), and the grooves (6) are used in conjunction with the gourd body (43).

4. The sphere orientation clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamp (2) has through holes (7) at the front and back ends of the top and at the position corresponding to the docking rod (51), and the through holes (7) are used in conjunction with the docking rod (51).

5. A sphere orientation clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the L-shaped cap (52) and the position corresponding to the gourd body (43) are provided with an annular groove (8), which is used in conjunction with the gourd body (43).

6. A sphere orientation clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of connecting rods (3) is four, two in a group and evenly distributed. The connecting rods (3) are used in conjunction with the first clamp (2).

Citation Information

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    CN218614112U