Tool for machining protective plate of automotive interior trim part

By designing a tooling base and a spring-buffered clamping end structure, the problem of existing tooling being complex and easily damaged was solved, achieving simple fixing and protection of the guard plate.

CN224196390UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05JIANGSU ZHONGQI BOYUE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU ZHONGQI BOYUE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive interior trim panel fixing fixtures are complex in structure, cumbersome in the fixing process, and prone to damaging the panels.

Method used

A tooling system including a tooling base and a clamping assembly is designed. It adopts a spring-buffered clamping end structure, achieves simple fixation through a telescopic electric cylinder and a pull rod assembly, and utilizes a quick-locking mechanism and an adjustable clamping end structure.

Benefits of technology

It achieves easy fixing of the guard plate, avoids damage during the pressing process, and has a simple structure and is easy to use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a tool for processing an automobile interior trim part guard plate, which comprises a tool base and a pressing assembly, the top of the tool base is provided with a placing groove for placing the interior trim part guard plate, and the interior trim part guard plate is pressed in the placing groove through the pressing assembly arranged on the tool base. The pressing assembly is composed of a pressing plate frame, a telescopic electric cylinder, a first pull rod, a rotating shaft, a first push-pull plate assembly, a second pull rod, a second push-pull plate assembly and a pressing end structure. According to the utility model, the spring is arranged in the compressing end head structure, and the arranged spring can play a buffering role, so that unnecessary damage in the compressing process is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior trim panel processing technology, specifically to a tooling for processing automotive interior trim panels. Background Technology

[0002] After molding, automotive interior trim panels require secondary processing, such as grinding and drilling. However, before grinding or drilling, the trim panels need to be fixed, which requires the use of machining fixtures. However, existing trim panel fixing fixtures are often complex in structure, making it difficult to fix the trim panels and easily causing damage to the surface of the trim panels. Therefore, it is particularly important to design a machining fixture for automotive interior trim panels to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above problems, this utility model designs a tooling for processing automotive interior trim panels. A spring is installed inside the clamping end structure. The spring can play a buffering role and prevent unnecessary damage during the clamping process.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a tooling for processing automotive interior trim panels, characterized in that it includes a tooling base and a clamping assembly. The top of the tooling base has a placement groove for placing the interior trim panel. The interior trim panel is clamped into the placement groove by the clamping assembly set on the tooling base. The clamping assembly consists of a pressure plate frame, a telescopic electric cylinder, a first pull rod, a rotating shaft, a first push-pull plate assembly, a second pull rod, a second push-pull plate assembly, and a clamping end structure. The first pull rod and the second pull rod are vertically arranged diagonally on the tooling base, and the lower ends of the first pull rod and the second pull rod are each embedded in the bottom of the tooling base. The telescopic electric cylinder inside the unit is connected. The upper end of the first pull rod is connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft through a rotating structure. The upper end of the rotating shaft passes through the pressure plate frame. The first push-pull plate assembly is fixed on the rotating shaft and contacts the upper and lower surfaces of the pressure plate frame respectively. The second push-pull plate assembly is fixed on the second pull rod and contacts the upper and lower surfaces of the pressure plate frame respectively. A through slot is opened on the pressure plate frame relative to the placement slot. The bottom of the pressure plate frame in front of, behind, left and right of the through slot is connected to a pressing end structure through a connecting plate. The pressure plate frame can rotate around the rotating shaft. A notch is opened on the side of the pressure plate frame facing the second pull rod. A quick-locking mechanism matching the second pull rod is set in the notch of the pressure plate frame.

[0005] Furthermore, the quick-lock mechanism includes a locking block, a guide post, and a spring. The end of the locking block facing the second pull rod is inclined. One end of the guide post is fixedly connected to the locking block, and the other end of the guide post extends out of the pressure plate frame and is movably connected to it. The spring is set between the locking block and the notch. The other end of the locking block and the corresponding position in the notch are provided with connecting grooves that match the second pull rod.

[0006] Furthermore, the clamping end structure includes a threaded cylinder, a guide cylinder, and a clamping end. The threaded cylinder is vertically arranged and its upper end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pressure plate frame through a connecting plate. The guide cylinder is connected to the lower end of the threaded cylinder through an external thread on the outer wall. The clamping end is installed at the lower end of the guide cylinder.

[0007] Furthermore, the lower end of the guide cylinder is detachably connected to a limiting cover, the pressing end is installed at the lower end of the guide post, the upper end of the guide post passes through the limiting cover and extends into the guide cylinder to connect with the guide block, the guide block is slidably connected to the guide cylinder, and springs are provided between its upper and lower ends and the top wall of the guide cylinder and the limiting cover.

[0008] With the above structure, this utility model incorporates a spring within the clamping end structure. This spring acts as a buffer, preventing unnecessary damage during the clamping process. Furthermore, this design boasts advantages such as simple structure, ease of use, and practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0010] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention when it is being pressed.

[0011] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model after it has been opened.

[0013] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of B in the middle.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the first tie rod and the rotating shaft.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the clamping end.

[0016] In the diagram: 1 is the tooling base, 2 is the pressure plate frame, 3 is the connecting plate, 4 is the second pull rod, 5 is the second push-pull plate assembly, 6 is the locking block, 7 is the guide post, 8 is the spring, 9 is the rotating shaft, 10 is the first push-pull plate assembly, 11 is the first pull rod, 12 is the threaded cylinder, 13 is the guide cylinder, 14 is the limit cover, 15 is the guide post, and 16 is the clamping end. Detailed Implementation

[0017] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The tooling shown includes a tooling base 1 and a clamping assembly. The top of the tooling base has a placement slot for the interior trim panel. The interior trim panel is clamped into the placement slot by the clamping assembly mounted on the tooling base. The clamping assembly consists of a pressure plate frame 2, a telescopic electric cylinder, a first pull rod 11, a rotating shaft 9, a first push-pull plate assembly 10, a second pull rod 4, a second push-pull plate assembly 5, and a clamping end structure. The first and second pull rods are vertically arranged diagonally on the tooling base. The lower ends of the first and second pull rods are each connected to a telescopic electric cylinder embedded in the bottom of the tooling base. The cylinders are connected. The upper end of the first pull rod is connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft via a rotating structure. The upper end of the rotating shaft passes through the pressure plate frame. The first push-pull plate assembly is fixed on the rotating shaft and contacts the upper and lower surfaces of the pressure plate frame. The second push-pull plate assembly is fixed on the second pull rod and contacts the upper and lower surfaces of the pressure plate frame. A through slot is provided on the pressure plate frame relative to the placement groove. The bottom of the pressure plate frame on all sides of the through slot is connected to a clamping end structure via a connecting plate 3. The pressure plate frame can rotate around the rotating shaft. A notch is provided on the side of the pressure plate frame facing the second pull rod. A quick-locking mechanism matching the second pull rod is provided in the notch of the pressure plate frame. During operation, the quick-locking mechanism is first opened and the pressure plate frame is rotated. At this time, the interior trim panel to be processed is placed into the placement groove. Then, the pressure plate frame is reset. At this time, the quick-locking mechanism will automatically lock. The telescopic electric cylinder is activated to use the clamping end structure to complete the fixing of the interior trim panel.

[0018] like Figure 4 The quick-lock mechanism shown includes a locking block 6, a guide post 7, and a spring 8. The end of the locking block facing the second pull rod is beveled. One end of the guide post is fixedly connected to the locking block, and the other end extends out of the pressure plate frame and is movably connected to it. The spring is positioned between the locking block and the notch. Connecting grooves matching the second pull rod are provided at the other end of the locking block and at corresponding positions within the notch. The quick-lock mechanism used in this invention has the advantages of simple structure, ease of manufacture, and practicality.

[0019] like Figure 1 and Figure 6The clamping end structure shown includes a threaded cylinder 12, a guide cylinder 13, and a clamping end 16. The threaded cylinder is vertically arranged, and its upper end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pressure plate frame via a connecting plate. The guide cylinder is connected to the lower end of the threaded cylinder via an external thread on its outer wall. The clamping end is installed at the lower end of the guide cylinder. This design allows for adjustment of the length of the guide cylinder extending beyond the threaded cylinder according to actual needs, thereby increasing practicality.

[0020] like Figure 6 The lower end of the guide cylinder is detachably connected to a limit cover 14. The clamping end is installed at the lower end of the guide post 15. The upper end of the guide post passes through the limit cover and extends into the guide cylinder, connecting with the guide block. The guide block is slidably connected to the guide cylinder, and springs are provided between its upper and lower ends and the top wall of the guide cylinder and the limit cover. The springs in this invention can provide a buffering effect, preventing unnecessary damage during the clamping process.

[0021] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are within its protection scope. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should be considered within its protection scope.

Claims

1. A tooling for processing automotive interior trim panels, characterized in that: The fixture includes a tooling base (1) and a clamping assembly. The top of the tooling base has a placement slot for placing interior trim panels. The interior trim panels are clamped in the placement slot by the clamping assembly set on the tooling base. The clamping assembly consists of a pressure plate frame (2), a telescopic electric cylinder, a first pull rod (11), a rotating shaft (9), a first push-pull plate assembly (10), a second pull rod (4), a second push-pull plate assembly (5), and a clamping end structure. The first pull rod and the second pull rod are vertically arranged diagonally on the tooling base. The lower ends of the first pull rod and the second pull rod are each connected to a telescopic electric cylinder embedded in the bottom of the tooling base. The upper end of the first pull rod is connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft through a rotating structure. The upper end of the rotating shaft passes through the pressure plate frame. The first push-pull plate assembly is fixed on the rotating shaft and contacts the upper and lower surfaces of the pressure plate frame respectively. The second push-pull plate assembly is fixed on the second pull rod and contacts the upper and lower surfaces of the pressure plate frame respectively. A through slot is provided on the pressure plate frame relative to the placement slot. The bottom of the pressure plate frame in front of, behind, left and right of the through slot is connected to a pressing end structure through a connecting plate (3). The pressure plate frame can rotate around the rotating shaft. A notch is provided on the side of the pressure plate frame facing the second pull rod. A quick-lock mechanism matching the second pull rod is provided in the notch of the pressure plate frame.

2. The tooling for processing automotive interior trim panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-lock mechanism includes a lock block (6), a guide post (7), and a spring (8). The end of the lock block facing the second pull rod is inclined. One end of the guide post is fixedly connected to the lock block, and the other end of the guide post extends out of the pressure plate frame and is movably connected to it. The spring is set between the lock block and the notch. The other end of the lock block and the corresponding position in the notch are provided with a connecting groove that matches the second pull rod.

3. The tooling for processing automotive interior trim panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping end structure includes a threaded cylinder (12), a guide cylinder (13), and a clamping end (16). The threaded cylinder is vertically arranged and its upper end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pressure plate frame through a connecting plate. The guide cylinder is connected to the lower end of the threaded cylinder through an external thread on the outer wall. The clamping end is installed at the lower end of the guide cylinder.

4. The tooling for processing automotive interior trim panels according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower end of the guide cylinder is detachably connected to a limiting cover (14), and the pressing end is installed at the lower end of the guide post (15). The upper end of the guide post passes through the limiting cover and extends into the guide cylinder to connect with the guide block. The guide block is slidably connected to the guide cylinder, and springs are provided between its upper and lower ends and the top wall of the guide cylinder and the limiting cover.