Automatic overturning and clamping device

By designing an automatic flipping clamping device, the problem of low assembly efficiency caused by the difference in the shape of the air conditioning mode disc of different car models was solved, realizing rapid double-sided or single-sided grease injection, reducing costs and improving grease injection efficiency.

CN224237398UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15YANTAI MEIJIA COATING EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YANTAI MEIJIA COATING EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The air conditioning mode dials of different car models have different shapes, and grease needs to be applied to one or both sides during the assembly process. Existing equipment is difficult to adapt to, resulting in low efficiency and high cost.

Method used

Design an automatic flipping and clamping device, including a flipping cylinder and a clamping cylinder, equipped with a detachable positioning fixture and grippers, to realize rapid double-sided or single-sided flipping and grease injection of the pattern plate, adapting to the grease injection requirements of different vehicle models.

Benefits of technology

It improves work efficiency, reduces assembly costs, expands device adaptability, avoids shaking of the pattern plate during grease injection, and improves grease injection efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic overturning and clamping device, and belongs to the technical field of automatic overturning clamps. Comprising an overturning air cylinder and a clamping air cylinder connected with the overturning air cylinder, a first positioning tool or a second positioning tool which are detachably connected is arranged below the clamping air cylinder, clamping jaws which are detachably connected are arranged on the two sides of the output end, the second positioning tool and the first positioning tool each comprise a fixing part and a positioning part, the positioning part of the first positioning tool comprises a groove, and the groove is formed in the clamping air cylinder. A supporting part is arranged in the groove, and an annular channel is arranged between the supporting part and the inner side wall of the groove; the automatic overturning and clamping device can be matched with the first positioning tool or the second positioning tool to achieve rapid double-face overturning grease injection or single-face working grease injection in the mode disc assembling process, the working efficiency is high, replacement is convenient, the assembling cost is reduced, time is saved, and the using effect is good.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automatic flipping clamping device, belonging to the field of automatic flipping fixture technology. Background Technology

[0002] The automotive air conditioning system is used to adjust and control the temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and airflow inside the car cabin to the optimal state, providing a comfortable riding environment for passengers, reducing travel fatigue, and creating good working conditions for the driver. The mode panel structure of the automotive air conditioning assembly is an important component of air conditioning regulation. However, the shape of the air conditioning mode panel used in different car models often varies. In order to reduce friction between parts and extend the service life during the assembly process, grease needs to be applied to specific positions on both sides or one side of the mode panel before assembling the sliding rod or ball joint. Some models only require grease application to one side. Since the styles of mode panels vary greatly, it is essential to design a suitable automatic flipping and clamping device. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention addresses the shortcomings of the prior art by providing an automatic flipping clamping device.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0005] An automatic flipping clamping device includes a flipping cylinder and a connected clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder is provided with a first positioning fixture or a second positioning fixture that can be detachably connected below it, and detachably connected grippers on both sides of the output end. Both the second positioning fixture and the first positioning fixture include a fixing part and a positioning part. The positioning part of the first positioning fixture includes a groove, and a support part is provided in the groove. An annular channel is provided between the support part and the inner sidewall of the groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the support portion is C-shaped.

[0007] Furthermore, the grooves are all hollow except for the support portion and the annular channel.

[0008] Furthermore, the positioning part of the second positioning fixture is provided with an arc-shaped limit.

[0009] Furthermore, the positioning part of the second positioning fixture has a positioning hole at its center.

[0010] Furthermore, the range of the gripper's angle of movement is 75° to 145°.

[0011] Furthermore, the gripper has a symmetrical arc shape.

[0012] Furthermore, both the first and second positioning fixtures have fixing holes at their bottom for connection with the clamping cylinder.

[0013] Furthermore, a connecting plate is provided between the clamping cylinder and the tilting cylinder.

[0014] Furthermore, the rotation angle of the tilting cylinder is 360°.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The automatic flipping clamping device can be adapted to either the first or second positioning fixture to achieve rapid double-sided flipping grease injection or single-sided grease injection during the model disc assembly process, resulting in high work efficiency, convenient replacement, reduced assembly costs, time savings, and better performance. The detachable design of the first or second positioning fixture expands the device's compatibility with different types of model discs, and allows for direct replacement and updates based on the model disc's style, increasing the overall adaptability of the device, reducing production costs, and facilitating replacement. The clamping jaws ensure the model disc is clamped after positioning, preventing shaking during grease injection and allowing rotation to adapt to the grease injection requirements of different vehicle models. The groove and support on the first positioning fixture, in conjunction with the outermost track groove of the lower part of the model disc (A) requiring grease injection, fully expose the disc, enabling more efficient positioning during grease injection and thus improving grease injection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first positioning fixture used in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the present invention when the mode plate is placed.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the annular channel portion of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the second positioning tooling used in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when the mode plate B is placed.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing hole portion of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram, 2 is the gripper; 3 is the clamping cylinder; 4 is the tilting cylinder; 41 is the connecting plate; 5 is the first positioning fixture; 51 is the groove; 52 is the support part; 53 is the pattern disk A; 54 is the annular channel; 6 is the second positioning fixture; 61 is the arc-shaped limit; 62 is the positioning hole; 63 is the pattern disk B; and 7 is the fixing hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0024] like Figures 1-6 As shown, an automatic flipping clamping device includes a flipping cylinder 4 and a connected clamping cylinder 3. A first positioning fixture 5 or a second positioning fixture 6 that can be detachably connected is provided below the clamping cylinder 3, and jaws 2 that can be detachably connected are provided on both sides of the output end. Both the second positioning fixture 6 and the first positioning fixture 5 include a fixing part and a positioning part. The positioning part of the first positioning fixture 5 includes a groove 51, and a support part 52 is provided in the groove 51. An annular channel 54 is provided between the support part 52 and the inner sidewall of the groove 51.

[0025] The support portion 52 is C-shaped.

[0026] Except for the support portion 52 and the annular channel 54, the groove 51 is hollow.

[0027] The positioning part of the second positioning fixture 6 is provided with an arc-shaped limit 61.

[0028] The second positioning fixture 6 has a positioning hole 62 at the center of its positioning part.

[0029] The range of motion angle of the gripper 2 is 75° to 145°.

[0030] The gripper 2 has a symmetrical arc shape.

[0031] The first positioning fixture 5 or the second positioning fixture 6 is provided with a fixing hole 7 for connecting to the clamping cylinder 3.

[0032] A connecting plate 41 is provided between the clamping cylinder 3 and the tilting cylinder 4.

[0033] The rotation angle of the tilting cylinder 4 is 360°.

[0034] In use, first connect the left side of the flipping cylinder 4 to two of the connecting holes on the connecting plate 41. The other side of the connecting plate 41 is connected to the right side of the first positioning fixture 5 or the second positioning fixture 6 through other connecting holes. The fixing part of the first positioning fixture 5 or the second positioning fixture 6 is connected and fixed to the lower end of the clamping cylinder 3 above through the fixing hole 7. The two sides of the output end of the clamping cylinder 3 are detachably connected to the gripper 2. The first positioning fixture 5 or the second positioning fixture 6 is integrally formed.

[0035] During operation, when the workpiece is a pattern plate A 53, the pattern plate A 53 is placed in the positioning groove 51 of the first positioning fixture 5 (the groove 51 serves as an overall limit). After the support part 52 supports the pattern plate A 53, the clamping cylinder 3 drives the gripper 2 to clamp the outside of the track groove of the pattern plate A 53. Then, the grease injection device injects grease into the front of the pattern plate A 53. After the front is completed, the flipping cylinder 4 drives the pattern plate A 53 to flip and inject grease into the back. The clamping of the gripper 2 prevents the pattern plate A 53 from shaking during the grease injection process, so that the movable rod ball head can be installed later to make it move back and forth in the track groove of the pattern plate.

[0036] When the workpiece is pattern plate B 63, pattern plate B 63 is placed on the positioning part of the second positioning fixture 6. The lower end of pattern plate B 63 protrudes into the positioning hole 62. After the arc-shaped limiter 61 limits the outer side of pattern plate B 63, the clamping cylinder 3 drives the gripper 2 to clamp the outer side of pattern plate B 63. Then, the grease injection device injects grease into the front of pattern plate A 53. The clamping of the gripper 2 prevents the pattern plate B 63 from shaking during the grease injection process, so that the movable rod ball head can be installed later to make it move back and forth in the track groove of the pattern plate.

[0037] The automatic flipping clamping device can be adapted to either the first positioning fixture 5 or the second positioning fixture 6 to achieve rapid double-sided flipping grease injection or single-sided grease injection during the model plate assembly process. This results in high work efficiency, convenient replacement, reduced assembly costs, time savings, and good performance. The detachable design of the first positioning fixture 5 or the second positioning fixture 6 expands the device's compatibility with different types of model plates, and allows for direct replacement and updates based on the model plate's style, increasing the overall adaptability of the device, reducing production costs, and facilitating replacement. The clamping claw 2 clamps the model plate after it is positioned, preventing it from shaking during grease injection and allowing it to rotate to adapt to the grease injection requirements of different vehicle models. The groove 51 and support 52 on the first positioning fixture 5 cooperate with the outermost track groove on the bottom of the model plate A 53 that requires grease injection, displaying the entire groove and enabling more efficient positioning during grease injection, thereby improving grease injection efficiency.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic flipping clamping device, comprising a flipping cylinder (4) and a connected clamping cylinder (3), characterized in that: The clamping cylinder (3) is provided with a first positioning fixture (5) or a second positioning fixture (6) that can be detachably connected below it, and detachably connected grippers (2) are provided on both sides of the output end. The second positioning fixture (6) and the first positioning fixture (5) both include a fixing part and a positioning part. The positioning part of the first positioning fixture (5) includes a groove (51), and a support part (52) is provided in the groove (51). An annular channel (54) is provided between the support part (52) and the inner sidewall of the groove (51).

2. The automatic flipping clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support part (52) is C-shaped.

3. The automatic flipping clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Except for the support part (52) and the annular channel (54), the groove (51) is hollow.

4. The automatic flipping clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second positioning fixture (6) has an arc-shaped limit (61) on its positioning part.

5. The automatic flipping clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second positioning fixture (6) has a positioning hole (62) at the center of its positioning part.

6. The automatic flipping clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The range of the angle of motion of the gripper (2) is 75° to 145°.

7. The automatic flipping clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripper (2) has a symmetrical arc shape.

8. The automatic flipping clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning fixture (5) or the second positioning fixture (6) is provided with a fixing hole (7) for connecting to the clamping cylinder (3).

9. The automatic flipping clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting plate (41) is provided between the clamping cylinder (3) and the tilting cylinder (4).

10. The automatic flipping clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotation angle of the tilting cylinder (4) is 360°.