Electric vehicle front fork vertical pipe welding device facilitating clamping and positioning

By designing an electric vehicle fork riser welding device that facilitates clamping and positioning, and utilizing multiple clamping plates and a drive motor system to achieve precise positioning of the fork and riser, the problem of low welding efficiency caused by multiple micro-adjustments in existing technologies is solved, thereby improving welding efficiency.

CN224254522UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19WUXI HANSENYUAN MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUXI HANSENYUAN MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing electric vehicle front fork riser welding devices require multiple fine adjustments during clamping and fixing, resulting in low welding efficiency.

Method used

An electric vehicle front fork riser welding device was designed to facilitate clamping and positioning. The front fork and riser are clamped by first and second clamping mechanisms respectively, and the mounting block and drive motor system bring them close to each other to ensure that the welding points are aligned without the need for further fine-tuning.

Benefits of technology

It effectively shortens the clamping and fixing time, improves welding efficiency, and avoids time waste caused by fine adjustments.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric vehicle front fork stand pipe machining, in particular to an electric vehicle front fork stand pipe welding device convenient to clamp and position, which comprises a base and a welding equipment body arranged in the middle of the upper end face of the base. A first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism which are located on the left side and the right side of the welding equipment body correspondingly are arranged on the upper end face of the base, a front fork is clamped and fixed through the multiple first clamping plates, and a vertical pipe is clamped and fixed through the two second clamping plates; the front fork and the vertical pipe which are clamped and fixed are driven by the first mounting block and the second mounting block to be close to each other and abut against each other, after the front fork abuts against the vertical pipe, welding points of the front fork and the vertical pipe are just aligned, and meanwhile the welding points of the front fork and the vertical pipe are just located at the welding points in the welding equipment body. And after the electric vehicle front fork and the vertical pipe are clamped and fixed, the electric vehicle front fork vertical pipe does not need to be finely adjusted again, and the clamping and fixing time of the electric vehicle front fork vertical pipe is effectively shortened.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric vehicle front fork riser processing technology, and specifically discloses an electric vehicle front fork riser welding device that is easy to clamp and position. Background Technology

[0002] The front fork is located at the front of the electric vehicle's structure. Its upper end connects to the handlebars, its frame mates with the head tube, and its lower end mates with the front axle, forming the electric vehicle's steering system. Rotating the handlebars and front fork changes the direction of the front wheel, thus guiding the electric vehicle and controlling its movement. The front fork is a crucial component for the comfort of an electric vehicle. During the production of the front fork's seat tube, it needs to be welded, and during welding, it must be clamped and fixed in place using a clamping device.

[0003] Existing electric vehicle front fork riser welding devices typically involve clamping the electric vehicle front fork riser with a clamping workpiece, and then fine-tuning its positioning again after clamping. This increases the time required for clamping and positioning before welding the electric vehicle front fork riser, seriously affecting welding efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention proposes a welding device for electric vehicle front fork stems that facilitates clamping and positioning. After clamping and fixing the electric vehicle front fork stems, there is no need to make fine adjustments to the electric vehicle front fork stems again, effectively shortening the clamping and fixing time of the electric vehicle front fork stems and avoiding affecting the welding efficiency of the electric vehicle front fork stems.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: a welding device for electric vehicle front fork upright tube that is easy to clamp and position includes a base and a welding equipment body disposed in the middle part of the upper end face of the base. The upper end face of the base is provided with a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism respectively located on the left and right sides of the welding equipment body.

[0006] The first clamping mechanism includes a first mounting block slidably connected to the upper surface of the base. The upper surface of the first mounting block is fixedly connected to two first placement cylinders that are distributed front to back and have an open structure on the right end. The two first placement cylinders are provided with two symmetrically distributed first clamping plates in a V-shape inside.

[0007] The second clamping mechanism includes a second mounting block slidably connected to the upper surface of the base. A second placement cylinder with an open structure on the left end is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second mounting block. The interior of the second placement cylinder is provided with two symmetrically distributed second clamping plates in a V-shape. The center points of the two first placement cylinders and the center points of the second placement cylinder are at the same height as the center point of the welding point of the welding equipment body.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the electric vehicle front fork riser welding device of the present invention, the first clamping mechanism further includes two first placement cylinders with first extension boxes fixedly connected to opposite side walls. Each of the two first placement cylinders has a first notch through it. Each of the multiple first clamping plates has a first extension plate fixedly connected to opposite side walls, which passes through the two first notches and extends into the two first extension boxes. Each of the two first extension boxes has a first screw that is threadedly connected to the multiple first extension plates.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the electric vehicle front fork riser welding device of the present invention, which is easy to clamp and position, the second clamping mechanism further includes a second extension box fixedly connected to the rear end face of the second placement cylinder. The rear end face of the first placement cylinder is provided with a second notch. The rear end faces of the two second clamping plates are fixedly connected with a second extension plate that passes through the second notch and extends into the interior of the second extension box. The interior of the second extension box is rotatably connected with a second screw threadedly connected to the two second extension plates.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the electric vehicle front fork riser welding device of this utility model, which facilitates clamping and positioning, the first clamping mechanism further includes a first cavity opened inside the first mounting block. The lower ends of the two first screws extend into the interior of the first cavity and are fixedly connected to a first bevel gear. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the first cavity. A second bevel gear, which meshes with the two first bevel gears, is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft. A first worm gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft. A first worm, which meshes with the first worm gear, is rotatably connected inside the first cavity. The first worm is driven by a first drive motor installed on the left side wall of the first mounting block.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the electric vehicle front fork riser welding device of the present invention, which is easy to clamp and position, the second clamping mechanism further includes a second cavity opened inside the second mounting block, the lower end of the second screw extends into the interior of the second cavity and is fixedly connected to a second worm wheel, and a second worm gear is rotatably connected inside the second cavity and meshes with the second worm wheel, and the second worm gear is driven by a second drive motor installed on the right side wall of the second mounting block.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the electric vehicle front fork riser welding device of this utility model, which is easy to clamp and position, the upper end face of the base is provided with a sliding groove, and a third screw is rotatably connected inside the sliding groove. The third screw is driven by a stepper motor installed inside the base, and the lower end faces of the first mounting block and the second mounting block are both fixedly connected with sliders that are threadedly connected to the third screw.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the electric vehicle front fork riser welding device of this utility model, which facilitates clamping and positioning, the third screw is configured as a bidirectional screw structure.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] The front fork is clamped and fixed by multiple first clamping plates, and the stem is clamped and fixed by two second clamping plates. The first and second mounting blocks respectively drive the clamped and fixed front fork and stem to move closer and abut against each other. After the front fork and stem abut against each other, the welding points of the front fork and stem are aligned. At the same time, the welding points of the front fork and stem are located at the welding points inside the welding equipment body. Therefore, after the electric vehicle front fork and stem are clamped and fixed, there is no need to make fine adjustments to the electric vehicle front fork and stem again, which effectively shortens the clamping and fixing time of the electric vehicle front fork and stem and avoids affecting the welding efficiency of the electric vehicle front fork and stem. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

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

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side cross-sectional structure of the first clamping mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the left-side cross-sectional structure of the second clamping mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Base; 2. Welding equipment body; 3. First mounting block; 4. First placement cylinder; 5. First clamping plate; 6. Second mounting block; 7. Second placement cylinder; 8. Second clamping plate; 9. First extension box; 10. First notch; 11. First extension plate; 12. First screw; 13. Second extension box; 14. Second notch; 15. Second extension plate; 16. Second screw; 17. First cavity; 18. First bevel gear; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Second bevel gear; 21. First worm gear; 22. First worm; 23. First drive motor; 24. Second cavity; 25. Second worm gear; 26. Second worm; 27. Second drive motor; 28. Slide groove; 29. ​​Third screw; 30. Stepper motor; 31. Slider. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments to aid in understanding its content. Unless otherwise specified, the methods used in this invention are conventional methods; the raw materials and apparatus used, unless otherwise specified, are conventional commercially available products.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 A welding device for electric vehicle front fork riser tube that is easy to clamp and position includes a base 1 and a welding equipment body 2 disposed in the middle part of the upper end face of the base 1. The upper end face of the base 1 is provided with a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism respectively located on the left and right sides of the welding equipment body 2.

[0024] The first clamping mechanism includes a first mounting block 3 slidably connected to the upper surface of the base 1. The upper surface of the first mounting block 3 is fixedly connected to two first placement cylinders 4 distributed front and back and open at the right end. The two first placement cylinders 4 are provided with two first clamping plates 5 symmetrically distributed and V-shaped inside.

[0025] The second clamping mechanism includes a second mounting block 6 slidably connected to the upper surface of the base 1. The upper surface of the second mounting block 6 is fixedly connected to a second placement cylinder 7 with an open structure on the left end. The interior of the second placement cylinder 7 is provided with two symmetrically distributed second clamping plates 8 in a V-shape. The center points of the two first placement cylinders 4 and the center point of the second placement cylinder 7 are at the same height as the center point of the welding point of the welding equipment body 2.

[0026] In this embodiment: During use, the fork's open end is inserted into two first placement cylinders 4 respectively. Then, multiple first clamping plates 5 move in opposite directions to clamp and fix the fork. Next, one end of the seat tube is inserted into a second placement cylinder 7. Then, two second clamping plates 8 move in opposite directions to clamp and fix the seat tube. Then, a first mounting block 3 and a second mounting block 6 move in opposite directions, causing the clamped and fixed fork and seat tube to move closer together and abut against each other. Because the center points of the two first placement cylinders 4 and the first... The center point of the second placement cylinder 7 is at the same height as the center point of the welding point of the welding equipment body 2. Therefore, after the fork and the stem abut, the welding point of the fork and the stem is just aligned. At the same time, the welding point of the fork and the stem is just located at the welding point inside the welding equipment body 2. Thus, after clamping and fixing the electric vehicle fork and stem, there is no need to make fine adjustments to the electric vehicle fork and stem again, which effectively shortens the clamping and fixing time of the electric vehicle fork and stem and avoids affecting the welding efficiency of the electric vehicle fork and stem. Then, the electric vehicle fork and stem are welded by the welding equipment body 2 (the model name of the welding equipment body 2 is Panasonic AA-TIG series, which is a well-known and mature existing technology, and its working principle and components will not be described in detail here).

[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the first clamping mechanism further includes two first placement cylinders 4 with one extension box 9 fixedly connected to each of their opposite side walls. The two first placement cylinders 4 have a first notch 10 through which they pass. The multiple first clamping plates 5 have a first extension plate 11 fixedly connected to each of their opposite side walls. The first extension plates 11 pass through the two first notches 10 and extend into the two first extension boxes 9 respectively. The interior of the two first extension boxes 9 is rotatably connected to a first screw 12 that is threadedly connected to the multiple first extension plates 11 respectively.

[0028] In this embodiment: the two first screws 12 rotate, and the two first screws 12 respectively cooperate with the multiple first extension plates 11 to drive the multiple first clamping plates 5 to move in opposite directions.

[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the second clamping mechanism further includes a second extension box 13 fixedly connected to the rear end face of the second placement cylinder 7. The rear end face of the first placement cylinder 4 is provided with a second notch 14. The rear end faces of the two second clamping plates 8 are fixedly connected with second extension plates 15 that pass through the second notch 14 and extend into the interior of the second extension box 13. The interior of the second extension box 13 is rotatably connected with a second screw 16 that is threadedly connected to the two second extension plates 15.

[0030] In this embodiment: the second screw 16 rotates, and the second screw 16, together with the two second extension plates 15, drives the two second clamping plates 8 to move in opposite directions.

[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the first clamping mechanism further includes a first cavity 17 opened inside the first mounting block 3. The lower ends of the two first screws 12 extend into the interior of the first cavity 17 and are fixedly connected to the first bevel gears 18. A rotating shaft 19 is rotatably connected inside the first cavity 17. A second bevel gear 20, which meshes with the two first bevel gears 18, is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 19. A first worm gear 21 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 19. A first worm 22, which meshes with the first worm gear 21, is rotatably connected inside the first cavity 17. The first worm 22 is driven by a first drive motor 23 installed on the left side wall of the first mounting block 3.

[0032] In this embodiment: the first drive motor 23 is started, the first drive motor 23 drives the first worm 22 to rotate, the first worm 22, together with the first worm wheel 21, drives the rotating shaft 19 to rotate, the rotating shaft 19 drives the two second bevel gears 20 to rotate, and the two second bevel gears 20, together with the two first bevel gears 18, drive the two first screws 12 to rotate.

[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the second clamping mechanism further includes a second cavity 24 opened inside the second mounting block 6, the lower end of the second screw 16 extends into the interior of the second cavity 24 and is fixedly connected to the second worm wheel 25, and a second worm 26 that meshes with the second worm wheel 25 is rotatably connected inside the second cavity 24, and the second worm 26 is driven by a second drive motor 27 installed on the right side wall of the second mounting block 6.

[0034] In this embodiment: the second drive motor 27 is started, the second drive motor 27 drives the second worm 26 to rotate, and the second worm 26, in conjunction with the second worm wheel 25, drives the second screw 16 to rotate.

[0035] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a sliding groove 28 is provided on the upper end surface of the base 1, and a third screw 29 is rotatably connected inside the sliding groove 28. The third screw 29 is driven by a stepper motor 30 installed inside the base 1. The lower end surfaces of the first mounting block 3 and the second mounting block 6 are both fixedly connected to sliders 31 that are threadedly connected to the third screw 29.

[0036] In this embodiment: the stepper motor 30 is started, and the stepper motor 30 drives the third screw 29 to rotate. The third screw 29, together with the two sliders 31, drives the first mounting block 3 and the second mounting block 6 to move in opposite directions respectively.

[0037] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the third screw 29 is configured as a bidirectional screw structure.

[0038] In this embodiment, the third screw 29 is configured as a bidirectional screw structure, which enables the third screw 29 to work with the two sliders 31 to drive the first mounting block 3 and the second mounting block 6 to move in opposite directions respectively.

[0039] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: In use, the fork ends are inserted into two first placement cylinders 4, respectively. Then, the first drive motor 23 is started, driving the first worm gear 22 to rotate. The first worm gear 22, in conjunction with the first worm wheel 21, drives the rotating shaft 19 to rotate. The rotating shaft 19 drives two second bevel gears 20 to rotate. The two second bevel gears 20, in conjunction with two first bevel gears 18, drive two first screws 12 to rotate. The two first screws 12, in conjunction with multiple first extension plates 11, drive multiple first clamping plates 5 to move in opposite directions, clamping and fixing the fork. Then, one end of the stem is inserted into the second placement cylinder 7, and the second drive motor 27 is started. The second drive motor 27 drives the second worm gear 26 to rotate. The second worm gear 26, in conjunction with the second worm wheel 25, drives the second screw 16 to rotate. 16. The two second extension plates 15 move the two second clamping plates 8 in opposite directions to clamp and fix the upright tube. Then, the stepper motor 30 is started, which drives the third screw 29 to rotate. The third screw 29, together with the two sliders 31, moves the first mounting block 3 and the second mounting block 6 in opposite directions. The first mounting block 3 and the second mounting block 6 move the clamped and fixed front fork and upright tube closer to each other and abut against each other. Since the center point of the two first placement cylinders 4 and the center point of the second placement cylinder 7 are at the same height as the welding point center point of the welding equipment body 2, the welding point of the front fork and the upright tube is just aligned after the front fork and the upright tube abut against each other. At the same time, the welding point of the front fork and the upright tube is just located at the welding point inside the welding equipment body 2. Then, the welding equipment body 2 is used to weld the front fork and the upright tube of the electric vehicle.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "inner", "outer", "back", "middle", 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 be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0041] However, the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. Therefore, any substitution of equivalent components or equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of protection of this utility model should still fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A welding device for electric vehicle front fork risers that is easy to clamp and position, comprising a base (1) and a welding equipment body (2) disposed at the middle part of the upper end face of the base (1), characterized in that: The upper end face of the base (1) is provided with a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism located on the left and right sides of the welding equipment body (2), respectively. The first clamping mechanism includes a first mounting block (3) slidably connected to the upper surface of the base (1). The upper surface of the first mounting block (3) is fixedly connected to two first placement cylinders (4) distributed in front and behind and with an open structure at the right end. The two first placement cylinders (4) are provided with two symmetrically distributed first clamping plates (5) in a V-shaped structure inside. The second clamping mechanism includes a second mounting block (6) slidably connected to the upper surface of the base (1). The upper surface of the second mounting block (6) is fixedly connected to a second placement cylinder (7) with an open structure on the left end. The interior of the second placement cylinder (7) is provided with two symmetrically distributed second clamping plates (8) in a V-shape. The center points of the two first placement cylinders (4) and the center point of the second placement cylinder (7) are at the same height as the center point of the welding point of the welding equipment body (2).

2. The electric vehicle front fork riser welding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping mechanism also includes two first placement cylinders (4) with a first extension box (9) fixedly connected to each other on opposite sidewalls. The two first placement cylinders (4) have a first notch (10) through them. The multiple first clamping plates (5) have a first extension plate (11) fixedly connected to each other on opposite sidewalls. The first extension plate (11) passes through the two first notches (10) and extends into the two first extension boxes (9). The two first extension boxes (9) are rotatably connected to a first screw (12) that is threadedly connected to the multiple first extension plates (11).

3. The electric vehicle front fork riser welding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second clamping mechanism also includes a second extension box (13) fixedly connected to the rear end face of the second placement cylinder (7). The rear end face of the first placement cylinder (4) is provided with a second notch (14). The rear end faces of the two second clamping plates (8) are fixedly connected with a second extension plate (15) that passes through the second notch (14) and extends into the interior of the second extension box (13). The interior of the second extension box (13) is rotatably connected with a second screw (16) that is threadedly connected to the two second extension plates (15).

4. The electric vehicle front fork riser welding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first clamping mechanism further includes a first cavity (17) opened inside the first mounting block (3). The lower ends of the two first screws (12) extend into the first cavity (17) and are fixedly connected to the first bevel gears (18). A rotating shaft (19) is rotatably connected inside the first cavity (17). A second bevel gear (20) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (19) and meshes with the two first bevel gears (18). A first worm gear (21) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (19). A first worm (22) is rotatably connected to the first worm gear (21) and meshes with the first worm gear (21). The first worm (22) is driven by a first drive motor (23) installed on the left side wall of the first mounting block (3).

5. The electric vehicle front fork riser welding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second clamping mechanism also includes a second cavity (24) opened inside the second mounting block (6), the lower end of the second screw (16) extends into the interior of the second cavity (24) and is fixedly connected to a second worm wheel (25), and a second worm (26) is rotatably connected inside the second cavity (24) and meshes with the second worm wheel (25), and the second worm (26) is driven by a second drive motor (27) installed on the right side wall of the second mounting block (6).

6. The electric vehicle front fork riser welding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end face of the base (1) is provided with a sliding groove (28), and a third screw (29) is rotatably connected inside the sliding groove (28). The third screw (29) is driven by a stepper motor (30) installed inside the base (1). The lower end faces of the first mounting block (3) and the second mounting block (6) are both fixedly connected with sliders (31) that are threadedly connected to the third screw (29).

7. The electric vehicle front fork riser welding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The third screw (29) is configured as a bidirectional screw structure.