Simple and convenient TVD assembly tool

By simplifying the TVD assembly fixture structure, using nitrogen springs to drive mold closing and combining guide rings to correct coaxiality, the problem of complex existing assembly fixture structures is solved, and a fast and stable assembly process is achieved.

CN224182934UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01NINGGUO ASIMCO HARDWARE PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGGUO ASIMCO HARDWARE PRODUCTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing TVD assembly fixtures are complex in structure, cumbersome in operation, and lack assembly efficiency and applicability.

Method used

It adopts a lower mold base, an upper mold base, a guide positioning mechanism, and a locking mechanism. It uses a nitrogen spring to drive the upper mold base and the lower mold base to close the mold, and combines a guide ring and a pressure ring to automatically correct the coaxiality, so as to achieve rapid locking and releasing.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies assembly steps, improves operational efficiency, enhances mold closing stability and lifespan, and strengthens the versatility and applicability of tooling.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a simple and convenient TVD assembly tool, and relates to the technical field of mechanical assembly tools. Which comprises a lower die base and an upper die base and is characterized in that a lower bottom plate is fixedly installed on the lower die base, a guiding and positioning mechanism and a locking mechanism which are driven by nitrogen springs are further arranged between the lower die base and the upper die base, the guiding and positioning mechanism is arranged at the center of the upper die base and the center of the lower die base and used for correcting coaxiality, and the locking mechanism is used for locking the guiding and positioning mechanism. The locking mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the upper die base and used for driving the upper die base and the lower die base to be assembled, and TVD assembling is completed. Through the modular design, the nitrogen spring driven locking mechanism and the guiding and positioning mechanism, the assembling efficiency and precision are remarkably improved, the cost is reduced, and the device is suitable for assembling TVDs of multiple models.
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Description

A simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical assembly tooling technology, specifically to a simple and convenient TVD assembly tooling. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the assembly fixtures for TVDs (torsional vibration dampers) typically employ traditional fixed clamps or manual adjustment devices. These fixtures usually consist of multiple components, have complex structures, and require multiple adjustments and fixations during assembly, making the operation cumbersome.

[0003] In the existing technology, common assembly fixtures include hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical clamps. Although they can complete the assembly task of TVD, they have certain limitations in terms of ease of operation, assembly efficiency and applicability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture, which aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture includes a lower mold base and an upper mold base. A lower base plate is fixedly installed on the lower mold base. A guide positioning mechanism and a locking mechanism driven by a nitrogen spring are also provided between the lower mold base and the upper mold base. The guide positioning mechanism is located at the center of the upper mold base and the lower mold base and is used to correct the coaxiality. The locking mechanism is located at the bottom of the upper mold base and is used to drive the upper mold base and the lower mold base to close the mold, thereby completing the TVD assembly.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the guiding and positioning mechanism includes a central core shaft and a guide ring, the bottom end of the central core shaft is fixedly embedded in the center of the lower base plate, and the guide ring is slidably sleeved on the outer periphery of the central core shaft.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the locking mechanism includes a nitrogen spring, a connecting sleeve, a pressure ring, and a pressure plate. The nitrogen spring and the connecting sleeve are both disposed in the upper mold base and are fixedly connected to the pressure ring. The pressure plate is fixedly disposed between the pressure ring and the guide ring.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: an assembly ring is also provided at the bottom of the upper mold base, and the lower section of the assembly ring is fixedly disposed between the guide ring and the pressure plate.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the bottom end faces of the pressure plate, the assembly ring, and the guide ring are located on the same horizontal plane.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the nitrogen spring drives the upper mold base and the lower mold base to perform a mold closing action, and the pressure plate completes the rapid locking and releasing.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the top of the lower base plate is provided with a guide groove, which forms a radial positioning with the guide ring.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the guide groove is provided with a reference surface with a flatness of ≤0.05mm.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the total weight of the TVD assembly fixture is ≤10kg.

[0015] As a further aspect of this utility model, the assembly accuracy of the TVD assembly fixture is ±0.1mm.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] (1) This utility model uses a nitrogen spring to push the pressure plate to apply vertical pressure to the product, so that the skeleton is fixed and then the assembly ring squeezes the rubber parts into the gap of the skeleton for pressing. Compared with traditional mechanical springs, nitrogen springs provide stepless speed-changing pressure during the mold closing process, avoid impact vibration, and have no fatigue decay after long-term use, significantly improving the mold closing stability and life, significantly simplifying the assembly steps and improving the operating efficiency.

[0018] (2) In this utility model, the guide ring is sleeved on the central core shaft and cooperates with the pressure ring to correct the coaxiality. During the pressing process, the pressure ring and the guide ring automatically correct the coaxiality deviation through the annular contact surface to avoid the problem of eccentricity.

[0019] (3) This utility model adopts a modular design, and the tooling can be quickly adapted through detachable modules, thereby improving versatility. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a simple and convenient TVD assembly tooling structure according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the guiding and positioning mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture (with a frame) according to this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Lower mold base; 2. Upper mold base; 3. Lower base plate; 31. Guide groove; 4. Guide positioning mechanism; 41. Central spindle; 42. Guide ring; 5. Locking mechanism; 51. Nitrogen spring; 52. Connecting sleeve; 53. Pressure ring; 54. Pressure plate; 6. Assembly ring; 7. Frame. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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 a specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] Furthermore, 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 between 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.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1-3. This utility model embodiment provides a simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture, including a lower mold base 1, an upper mold base 2, a guide positioning mechanism 4, a locking mechanism 5, and an assembly ring 6.

[0029] As shown in Figure 1, the lower mold base 1 is the basic support component, detachably fixed to the assembly machine, providing overall stability for the TVD assembly fixture. A lower base plate 3 is fixedly installed on the lower mold base 1. The lower base plate 3 is used to place the product skeleton 7 (such as the metal skeleton 7 of the TVD). The lower base plate 3 serves as the assembly reference surface and must ensure flatness to control positioning accuracy. The top of the lower base plate 3 has a reference surface with a flatness ≤0.05mm. The lower mold base 1 and the upper mold base 2 are also equipped with a guide positioning mechanism 4 and a locking mechanism 5. The guide positioning mechanism 4 is located at the center of the upper mold base 2, lower mold base 1, and lower base plate 3, used to correct coaxiality. The locking mechanism 5 is located at the bottom of the upper mold base 2 and is used to drive the upper mold base 2 and lower mold base 1 to close, completing the TVD assembly.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 2. In this embodiment, the guiding and positioning mechanism 4 includes a central spindle 41 and a guide ring 42. The bottom end of the central spindle 41 is fixedly embedded in the center of the lower base plate 3, and the guide ring 42 is slidably sleeved on the outer periphery of the central spindle 41. The central spindle 41 is the core positioning component, used to fix the guide ring 42 and the frame 7 to ensure the coaxiality of the assembly.

[0031] Referring to Figure 1, in this embodiment, the locking mechanism 5 includes a nitrogen spring 51, a connecting sleeve 52, a pressure ring 53, and a pressure plate 54. The nitrogen spring 51 and the connecting sleeve 52 are both disposed in the upper mold base 2 and are fixedly connected to the pressure ring 53. The pressure plate 54 is fixedly disposed between the pressure ring 53 and the guide ring 42. The bottom end faces of the pressure plate 54, the assembly ring 6, and the guide ring 42 are located on the same horizontal plane.

[0032] Nitrogen spring 51 provides a stable and controllable pressure source. It drives the upper mold base 2 and lower mold base 1 to achieve mold closing, and the pressure plate 54 facilitates rapid locking and releasing. Compared to mechanical springs, it offers a more linear pressure output, meeting the requirements of precision assembly. Connecting sleeve 52 connects the upper mold base 2 and the central spindle 41, transmitting pressure and assisting in guidance. Pressure ring 53 cooperates with guide ring 42, applying uniform pressure during mold closing to ensure the coaxiality of the product skeleton 7 and the rubber components. Pressure plate 54, driven by nitrogen spring 51, applies vertical pressure, pressing the product to complete assembly.

[0033] Preferably, an assembly ring 6 is also provided at the bottom of the upper mold base 2, and the lower section of the assembly ring 6 is fixedly disposed between the guide ring 42 and the pressure plate 54. The assembly ring 6 is an auxiliary positioning and sealing component, and the rubber component is driven into the middle of the skeleton 7 by pressure to realize assembly.

[0034] Preferably, the bottom plate 3 is provided with a guide groove 31 at the top, and the guide groove 31 and the guide ring 42 form a radial positioning.

[0035] The TVD assembly fixture of this utility model has a total weight of ≤10kg, is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, has an assembly accuracy of ±0.1mm, and a locking time of ≤1.5 seconds.

[0036] When using this utility model:

[0037] Fix the lower mold base 1 to the assembly machine to ensure it is level and rigid.

[0038] The TVD frame 7 is placed in the guide groove 31 of the bottom plate 3, and the guide ring 42 is inserted into the central mandrel 41 to complete the radial positioning of the frame 7.

[0039] The upper mold base 2 is driven to move downward, and the upper and lower molds are guided and closed through the cooperation of the connecting sleeve 52 and the pressure ring 53.

[0040] Nitrogen spring 51 pushes pressure plate 54 to apply vertical pressure to the product, fixing the frame 7 in place. Then, it drives assembly ring 6 to squeeze the rubber parts into the gap of frame 7 for pressing.

[0041] During the pressing process, the pressure ring 53 and the guide ring 42 automatically correct coaxiality deviation through the annular contact surface to avoid eccentricity problems.

[0042] After assembly is completed and pressure is maintained for a certain period of time, nitrogen spring 51 returns to its original position, upper mold base 2 rises, and the assembled TVD product is removed.

[0043] The mold closing action is driven by a nitrogen spring 51. Specific steps include:

[0044] Nitrogen spring 51 pushes the upper mold base 2 downward through connecting sleeve 52, gradually closing with the lower mold base 1;

[0045] The guide ring 42 is inserted into the guide groove 31 of the lower base plate 3 along with the central core shaft 41 to ensure that the upper and lower molds are radially aligned;

[0046] When the upper mold base 2 contacts the TVD skeleton 7, the nitrogen spring 51 continues to output linear pressure, causing the pressure plate 54 to press the skeleton 7, while the assembly ring 6 squeezes the rubber parts into the gap of the skeleton 7.

[0047] The nitrogen spring 51 maintains a constant pressure for 5 seconds to ensure that the assembled parts fit together fully.

[0048] Compared to traditional mechanical springs, nitrogen spring 51 provides stepless pressure during mold closing, avoiding impact vibration, and has no fatigue decay over long-term use, significantly improving mold closing stability and lifespan.

[0049] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above and should not be considered as limiting the scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of the claims of this utility model should still fall within the patent coverage of this utility model.

Claims

1. A simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture, comprising a lower mold base (1) and an upper mold base (2), characterized in that: A lower base plate (3) is fixedly installed on the lower mold base (1). A guide positioning mechanism (4) and a locking mechanism (5) driven by a nitrogen spring (51) are also provided between the lower mold base (1) and the upper mold base (2). The guide positioning mechanism (4) is located at the center of the upper mold base (2) and the lower mold base (1) to correct the coaxiality. The locking mechanism (5) is located at the bottom of the upper mold base (2) and is used to drive the upper mold base (2) and the lower mold base (1) to close the mold and complete the TVD assembly.

2. The simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guiding and positioning mechanism (4) includes a central core shaft (41) and a guide ring (42). The bottom end of the central core shaft (41) is fixedly embedded in the center of the lower base plate (3), and the guide ring (42) is slidably sleeved on the outer periphery of the central core shaft (41).

3. The simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (5) includes a nitrogen spring (51), a connecting sleeve (52), a pressure ring (53), and a pressure plate (54). The nitrogen spring (51) and the connecting sleeve (52) are both disposed in the upper mold base (2) and are fixedly connected to the pressure ring (53). The pressure plate (54) is fixedly disposed between the pressure ring (53) and the guide ring (42).

4. The simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the upper mold base (2) is also provided with an assembly ring (6), and the lower section of the assembly ring (6) is fixedly disposed between the guide ring (42) and the pressure plate (54).

5. The simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom end faces of the pressure plate (54), the assembly ring (6) and the guide ring (42) are located on the same horizontal plane.

6. The simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The nitrogen spring (51) drives the upper mold base (2) and the lower mold base (1) to perform the mold closing action, and the pressure plate (54) completes the rapid locking and releasing.

7. The simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom plate (3) is provided with a guide groove (31) at the top, which forms a radial positioning with the guide ring (42).

8. The simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that: The guide groove (31) is provided with a reference surface with a flatness of ≤0.05mm.

9. A simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The total weight of the TVD assembly tooling is ≤10kg.

10. A simple and convenient TVD assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly accuracy of the TVD assembly tooling is ±0.1mm.