Combined tool for machining thrust surface of engine cylinder block

By combining lifting adjustment and rotation machining mechanisms, the problem of existing tools being unable to adjust height has been solved, enabling efficient machining of the cylinder block thrust surface and improving machining efficiency and applicability.

CN224209170UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08YANGZHOU JINGJIU AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YANGZHOU JINGJIU AUTO PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-02-24
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing combination cutting tools cannot adjust their height according to the height of the engine block, resulting in low processing efficiency, narrow applicability, and an inability to flexibly meet the thrust surface processing requirements of different cylinder blocks.

Method used

A combined tool design including a lifting adjustment mechanism and a rotary machining mechanism is presented. The tool height can be flexibly adjusted by a motor-driven ball screw and slider system, and the thrust surface can be machined simultaneously by multiple tool bodies.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic adjustment of tool height based on cylinder height, improving machining efficiency and applicability, ensuring simultaneous machining of multiple thrust surfaces, and enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of combined tools.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a combined tool for machining a thrust surface of an engine cylinder block, which relates to the technical field of machining the thrust surface of the engine cylinder block and comprises a fixing plate, a lifting adjusting mechanism is arranged on one side of the fixing plate and comprises a support frame, and the support frame is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate. Through the arrangement of the lifting adjusting mechanism, the function of lifting and adjusting the height of the cutter according to the heights of different engine cylinder bodies can be achieved, in the using process, the first motor is started to drive the cutter body to ascend and descend to a proper height, and in the lifting process of the cutter body, the sliding block slides on the outer wall of the sliding rail, so that the cutter body can be lifted and descended. According to the combined cutter, the cutter body can ascend and descend more stably and smoothly, the situation that the height of an engine cylinder body is high or low and the cutter cannot normally mill a thrust surface due to the fact that the height of the combined cutter cannot be adjusted according to the height of an engine can be avoided, and the flexibility and the application range of the combined cutter are guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of engine cylinder block thrust surface machining technology, specifically a combination tool for machining engine cylinder block thrust surfaces. Background Technology

[0002] When the engine is running, the crankshaft experiences axial movement. The cylinder block thrust surfaces are used to install thrust washers to adjust the crankshaft axial clearance. If the axial clearance is too large, it will cause abnormal noise; if it is too small, it will increase the crankshaft rotation resistance, and may even lead to serious problems such as cylinder scoring, burning, or crankshaft seizure. In addition, the thrust surfaces at the camshaft bores are used to install camshaft thrust washers, providing axial support for the camshaft. The machining quality of the thrust surfaces directly affects the installation quality of the thrust washers, indirectly affecting engine performance. When machining the cylinder block of an inline four-cylinder engine, the sides of the ribs on both sides of each cylinder chamber need to be milled. These machined surfaces are called the thrust surfaces of the corresponding cylinder blocks. A combination tool for machining the thrust surfaces of the engine block is required during the machining process.

[0003] Most currently used combination cutting tools cannot adjust the height of the tool. During use, the thrust surface height varies depending on the type of engine block. If the height of the combination cutting tool cannot be adjusted according to the engine height, the engine block height will be too high or too low, making it impossible for the tool to properly mill the thrust surface. This results in poor flexibility and a narrow range of applications for the combination cutting tool, and it is not convenient for milling the thrust surface. In use, traditional machining methods usually involve using a milling machine to process each surface one by one, which is not only inefficient, but also requires precise positioning each time the surface is changed, which consumes a lot of time, making the working efficiency of the combination cutting tool poor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a combined tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block, in order to solve the problems raised in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a combined tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block, comprising a fixed plate, a lifting and adjusting mechanism provided on one side of the fixed plate, the lifting and adjusting mechanism comprising a support frame, a support frame fixedly connected to one side of the fixed plate, a first motor bracket fixedly connected to both sides of the support frame, a first motor fixedly connected to the inner side of the first motor bracket, a first motor fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor via a coupling, the outer wall of the first motor shaft penetratingly connected to the top of the support frame, a ball screw fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first motor shaft, a ball nut movably connected to the outer wall of the ball screw, a connecting rod fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ball nut, and a housing fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rod.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, a slide rail is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed plate, and a slider is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rail.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, one side of the slider is fixedly connected to one side of the housing, and a baffle is fixedly connected to the top of the slide rail.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the first motor bracket is C-shaped, and there are two first motor brackets.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the inner wall of the fixing plate is threaded with bolts, and the number of bolts is four.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the interior of the housing is provided with a rotary processing mechanism, which includes a second motor bracket, and the second motor bracket is fixedly connected to the interior of the housing.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, a second motor is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second motor bracket, and the output shaft of the second motor is fixedly connected to the second motor shaft through a coupling.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the outer wall of the second motor shaft is connected through the interior of the housing, and the tool body is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second motor shaft.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This utility model, through the setting of a lifting and adjusting mechanism, can achieve the function of adjusting the height of the cutting tool according to the height of different engine cylinder blocks. During use, the first motor is started to drive the cutting tool body to rise and fall to a suitable height. During the lifting and falling of the cutting tool body, the sliding of the slider on the outer wall of the slide rail can make the lifting and falling of the cutting tool body more stable and smooth. This can avoid the situation where the height of the combined cutting tool cannot be adjusted according to the height of the engine, resulting in the engine cylinder block being too high or too low, which would prevent the cutting tool from performing milling on the thrust surface normally. This ensures the flexibility and applicability of the combined cutting tool.

[0015] 2. This utility model, through the setting of a rotary machining mechanism, can facilitate the machining of thrust surfaces. During use, by starting the second motor, multiple tool bodies are driven to simultaneously machine multiple thrust surfaces. This avoids the situation where traditional machining methods typically use a milling machine to machine each surface one by one, which is not only inefficient but also requires precise positioning each time a surface is changed, which consumes a lot of time and delays the progress of subsequent work. This ensures the working efficiency of the combined tool. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and adjusting mechanism of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the ball nut and the connecting rod of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary machining mechanism of this utility model.

[0020] The components include: 1. Fixed plate; 2. Lifting and adjusting mechanism; 201. Support frame; 202. First motor bracket; 203. First motor; 204. First motor shaft; 205. Ball screw; 206. Ball nut; 207. Connecting rod; 208. Slide rail; 209. Slider; 210. Baffle; 211. Housing; 3. Rotary machining mechanism; 301. Second motor bracket; 302. Second motor; 303. Second motor shaft; 304. Tool body; 4. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Example: Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides the following technical solution, including a fixing plate 1, a lifting adjustment mechanism 2 on one side of the fixing plate 1, bolts 4 threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate 1, the number of bolts 4 being four, and a rotating processing mechanism 3 being provided inside the housing 211.

[0023] Specifically: When this combination tool is needed to machine the thrust surface of the engine cylinder block, it is first necessary to install and fix the combination tool in a specific location. At this time, the bottom of the fixing plate 1 is tightly attached to the specific location, and then the threaded hole inside the fixing plate 1 is aligned with the threaded hole in the specific location. Then, the four bolts 4 are rotated and inserted into the threaded holes respectively to fix the fixing plate 1 in the specific location. Then, the thrust surface of the engine cylinder block is aligned directly below the tool body 304. Then, the height of the tool body 304 needs to be adjusted. The tool body 304 is raised and lowered to a suitable height by the lifting adjustment mechanism 2. Then, the machining work can begin. The thrust surface is machined by the rotation machining mechanism 3 to complete the work.

[0024] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a lifting adjustment mechanism 2 is provided on one side of the fixed plate 1. The lifting adjustment mechanism 2 includes a support frame 201. The support frame 201 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed plate 1. First motor brackets 202 are fixedly connected to both sides of the support frame 201. A first motor 203 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first motor bracket 202. The output shaft of the first motor 203 is fixedly connected to a first motor shaft 204 through a coupling. The outer wall of the first motor shaft 204 is connected through the top of the support frame 201. A ball screw is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first motor shaft 204. A ball screw 205 is movably connected to the outer wall of a ball nut 206. A connecting rod 207 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ball nut 206. A housing 211 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rod 207. A slide rail 208 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing plate 1. A slider 209 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rail 208. One side of the slider 209 is fixedly connected to one side of the housing 211. A baffle 210 is fixedly connected to the top of the slide rail 208. The first motor bracket 202 is C-shaped, and there are two first motor brackets 202.

[0025] Specifically: When it is necessary to adjust the height of the tool body 304 to a suitable height, the first motor 203 is started, causing the first motor shaft 204 to rotate. The first motor shaft 204 then rotates the ball screw 205, which in turn causes the ball nut 206 to descend along its outer wall. The ball nut 206 then causes the connecting rod 207 to descend, which in turn causes the housing 211 to descend. During the descent of the housing 211, the sliding of the slider 209 along the outer wall of the slide rail 208 makes the lifting and lowering of the housing 211 more stable and smooth. The housing 211 then causes the tool body 304 to descend to a suitable height, ensuring that the tool body 304 is in close contact with the thrust surface, thus completing the lifting and adjustment work.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a rotary machining mechanism 3 is provided inside the housing 211. The rotary machining mechanism 3 includes a second motor bracket 301. The second motor bracket 301 is fixedly connected inside the housing 211. A second motor 302 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second motor bracket 301. The output shaft of the second motor 302 is fixedly connected to a second motor shaft 303 through a coupling. The outer wall of the second motor shaft 303 is connected through the interior of the housing 211. A tool body 304 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second motor shaft 303.

[0027] Specifically: When machining is required, the second motor 302 is started, which drives the second motor shaft 303 to start rotating. The second motor shaft 303 drives the tool body 304 to start rotating, so that the tool body 304 can simultaneously machine multiple thrust surfaces, thereby completing the rotary machining work.

[0028] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When the combined tool is needed to machine the thrust surface of the engine cylinder block, the combined tool must first be installed and fixed in a specific location. At this time, the bottom of the fixing plate 1 is tightly attached to the specific location. Then, the threaded hole inside the fixing plate 1 is aligned with the threaded hole at the specific location. Next, the four bolts 4 are rotated and inserted into the threaded holes to fix the fixing plate 1 in place. Then, the thrust surface of the engine cylinder block is aligned directly below the tool body 304. The height of the tool body 304 needs to be adjusted. The tool body 304 is raised and lowered to a suitable height. At this time, the first motor 203 is started, causing the first motor 203 to drive the first motor shaft 204 to rotate. The first motor shaft 204 drives the ball screw 205 to rotate. The ball nut 206 descends along the outer wall of the ball screw 205, causing the connecting rod 207 to descend. The connecting rod 207 then causes the housing 211 to descend. During the descent of the housing 211, the sliding of the slider 209 along the outer wall of the slide rail 208 makes the lifting and lowering of the housing 211 more stable and smooth. The housing 211 then causes the tool body 304 to descend. The tool body 304 is lowered to a suitable height so that it is in close contact with the thrust surface, thus completing the lifting and lowering adjustment. Then, the machining work can begin. At this time, the second motor 302 is started, causing the second motor shaft 303 to rotate. The second motor shaft 303 then causes the tool body 304 to rotate, allowing the tool body 304 to simultaneously machine multiple thrust surfaces, thus completing the rotary machining work.

[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A combination tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block, comprising a fixing plate (1), characterized in that: A lifting adjustment mechanism (2) is provided on one side of the fixed plate (1). The lifting adjustment mechanism (2) includes a support frame (201). The support frame (201) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed plate (1). A first motor bracket (202) is fixedly connected to both sides of the support frame (201). A first motor (203) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first motor bracket (202). The output shaft of the first motor (203) is fixedly connected to a first motor shaft (204) through a coupling. The outer wall of the first motor shaft (204) is connected through the top of the support frame (201). A ball screw (205) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first motor shaft (204). A ball nut (206) is movably connected to the outer wall of the ball screw (205). A connecting rod (207) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ball nut (206). A housing (211) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rod (207).

2. The combined cutting tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the fixed plate (1) is fixedly connected to a slide rail (208), and the outer wall of the slide rail (208) is slidably connected to a slider (209).

3. The combined cutting tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the slider (209) is fixedly connected to one side of the housing (211), and a baffle (210) is fixedly connected to the top of the slide rail (208).

4. The combined cutting tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first motor bracket (202) is C-shaped, and there are two first motor brackets (202).

5. The combined cutting tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fixing plate (1) is threaded with bolts (4), and the number of bolts (4) is four.

6. The combined cutting tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (211) is equipped with a rotary processing mechanism (3), which includes a second motor bracket (301). The housing (211) is fixedly connected to the second motor bracket (301).

7. The combined cutting tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second motor (302) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second motor bracket (301), and the output shaft of the second motor (302) is fixedly connected to the second motor shaft (303) through a coupling.

8. The combined cutting tool for machining the thrust surface of an engine cylinder block according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer wall of the second motor shaft (303) is connected through to the interior of the housing (211), and the tool body (304) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second motor shaft (303).