A quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints

Abstract

This utility model discloses a quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints, belonging to the field of steering ball joint machining technology. It includes a frame, with a rotating column vertically mounted at one end of the frame, and a feeding disc fixed to the top of the rotating column. Several sets of slots are provided on the side of the feeding disc. Thus, after the ball is heated, the rotating mechanism drives the feeding disc to rotate. At this time, the ball joint moves synchronously with the feeding disc. As the ball joint moves to the position of the L-shaped unloading plate, the ball will abut against the L-shaped unloading plate, causing the ball joint to disengage from the slots and then fall directly into the quenching pool below for cooling. This technical solution utilizes the self-movement of the rotating feeding disc and a simple structure to achieve automatic unloading. Furthermore, the seamless connection between unloading and quenching / cooling ensures the timeliness of the quenching process, greatly improving production efficiency. In addition, the trajectory and drop position of the ball joint during unloading are controllable, facilitating subsequent collection and processing, further optimizing the overall production process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints, belonging to the field of steering ball joint machining technology. Background Technology

[0002] In the automotive parts manufacturing industry, the steering ball joint is an important steering transmission component, and its quality directly affects the vehicle's handling performance and driving safety. The steering ball joint consists of a ball and a vertical connecting rod, and quenching is a key process to improve the surface hardness and wear resistance of the ball.

[0003] Traditional steering ball head quenching process uses a clamp to hold the vertical connecting rod and places the ball in an electromagnetic coil for heating. During the unloading process, because the ball is heated to a high temperature, the ball head is manually unloaded one by one using tools and clamps. This is not only cumbersome, but also poses a risk of burns when unloading the high-temperature ball, resulting in low efficiency for mass production. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints, which simplifies the loading and unloading process and improves production efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints includes a frame, a rotating column is vertically mounted on one end of the top of the frame, and a feeding plate is fixed on the top of the rotating column. Several sets of slots are opened on the side of the feeding plate.

[0007] A rotating mechanism is provided on the side of the frame, which is used to drive the rotating column to rotate. An L-shaped unloading plate is fixed on the top of the frame, and an L-shaped fixing frame is also fixed on the top of the frame. A heating coil is provided above the feeding tray.

[0008] The L-shaped fixed frame is equipped with a lifting mechanism, which is used to drive the heating coil to move vertically. A quenching pool is opened on the top of the frame.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a motor, which is fixed to the side of the frame and has a pulley at its output end. A second pulley is fitted on the rotating column and connected to the first pulley via a belt.

[0010] Preferably, the opening of the slot is wedge-shaped.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a second motor, which is fixed to the top of an L-shaped frame. A lead screw is vertically arranged on the side of the L-shaped frame. The lead screw is connected to the output end of the second motor, and a movable block is threaded onto the lead screw. The movable block is connected to the heating coil through a bracket.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the movable block is slidably connected to the side of the L-shaped fixing frame.

[0013] Preferably, the quenching tank is rotatably connected to a buffer plate, and the bottom of the buffer plate is connected to the bottom of the quenching tank by a spring.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] In use, after the ball is heated, the rotating mechanism drives the feeding plate to rotate. At this time, the ball head moves synchronously with the feeding plate. An L-shaped unloading plate is set on the rotation path of the feeding plate. As the ball head moves to the position of the L-shaped unloading plate, the ball will abut against the L-shaped unloading plate and disengage from the slot. Then it will fall directly into the quenching pool below for cooling. This technical solution uses the self-movement of the rotating feeding plate and a simple structure to achieve automatic unloading. It also ensures the timeliness of the quenching process through the seamless connection between unloading and quenching cooling, which greatly improves production efficiency. In addition, the movement trajectory and falling position of the ball head during unloading are controllable, which facilitates subsequent collection and processing and further optimizes the overall production process.

[0016] By setting a buffer plate inside the quenching tank and a spring at the bottom of the buffer plate, the ball head can be cushioned after it falls, preventing it from falling directly into the quenching tank and causing surface dents. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of the feeding tray structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding tray and rear view structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Frame, 2. Rotating column, 3. Feeding tray, 4. Slot, 5. Rotating mechanism, 501. Motor 1, 502. Pulley 1, 503. Pulley 2, 6. L-shaped unloading plate, 7. Heating coil, 8. L-shaped fixing frame, 9. Lifting mechanism, 901. Motor 2, 902. Lead screw, 903. Moving block, 904. Support, 10. Quenching tank, 11. Buffer plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0024] A quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints includes a frame 1, a rotating column 2 is vertically mounted on one end of the top of the frame 1, and a feeding plate 3 is fixed on the top of the rotating column 2. Several sets of slots 4 are opened on the side of the feeding plate 3.

[0025] A rotating mechanism 5 is provided on the side of the frame 1. The rotating mechanism 5 is used to drive the rotating column 2 to rotate. An L-shaped unloading plate 6 is fixed on the top of the frame 1, and an L-shaped fixing frame 8 is also fixed on the top of the frame 1. A heating coil 7 is provided above the feeding tray 3.

[0026] The L-shaped fixed frame 8 is equipped with a lifting mechanism 9, which is used to drive the heating coil 7 to move vertically. The top of the frame 1 is provided with a quenching pool 10.

[0027] Furthermore, by opening several sets of slots 4 on the surface of the feeding tray 3 that are adapted to the shape of the vertical connecting rod of the steering ball head, the operator only needs to insert the connecting rod of the ball head into the slot 4 to achieve batch and rapid feeding. After the ball is heated, the rotating mechanism 5 drives the feeding tray 3 to rotate. At this time, the ball head moves synchronously with the feeding tray 3. An L-shaped unloading plate 6 is set on the rotation path of the feeding tray 3. As the ball head moves to the position of the L-shaped unloading plate 6, the ball will abut against the L-shaped unloading plate 6 and disengage from the slot 4. Then, it will fall directly into the quenching pool 10 below for cooling.

[0028] In this embodiment: the rotating mechanism 5 includes a motor 501, which is fixed to the side of the frame 1. The output end of the motor 501 is provided with a pulley 502. A pulley 503 is sleeved on the rotating column 2 and the pulley 503 is connected to the pulley 502 via a belt.

[0029] Furthermore, the motor 501 drives the pulley 502 to rotate, thereby causing the pulley 502 to drive the pulley 503, the rotating column 2, and the feeding disc 3 to rotate via the belt.

[0030] In this embodiment: the opening of the slot 4 is wedge-shaped.

[0031] Furthermore, this technical solution allows the ball head to easily exit from the slot 4.

[0032] In this embodiment: the lifting mechanism 9 includes a second motor 901, which is fixed to the top of the L-shaped fixed frame 8. A lead screw 902 is vertically arranged on the side of the L-shaped fixed frame 8. The lead screw 902 is connected to the output end of the second motor 901. A movable block 903 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 902. The movable block 903 is connected to the heating coil 7 through a bracket 904.

[0033] Furthermore, by driving the lead screw 902 to rotate via the motor 901, the lead screw 902 can drive the movable block 903, the bracket 904, and the heating coil 7 to move vertically, so that when the ball moves to the point where it is vertically aligned with the heating coil 7, it can descend to surround and heat the ball.

[0034] In this embodiment: one end of the movable block 903 is slidably connected to the side of the L-shaped fixing frame 8.

[0035] Furthermore, this technical solution can provide vertical guidance for the active block 903.

[0036] In this embodiment: a buffer plate 11 is rotatably connected inside the quenching tank 10, and the bottom of the buffer plate 11 is connected to the bottom of the quenching tank 10 by a spring.

[0037] Furthermore, the buffer plate and spring can cushion the falling ball.

[0038] The workflow of this embodiment is as follows: During use, the operator can insert the connecting rod of the ball head into the slot 4 from the right side of the frame 1, with the ball head facing upwards. Then, the motor 501 can be turned on to drive the pulley 502 to rotate, so that the pulley 502 drives the pulley 503, the rotating column 2, and the feeding plate 3 to rotate via the belt. The operator can quickly feed materials in batches into other empty slots 4. As the feeding plate 3 rotates, when the ball head moves to be vertically aligned with the heating coil 7, the motor 901 is turned on to drive the lead screw 902 to rotate, so that the lead screw 902... 02 drives the movable block 903, bracket 904, and heating coil 7 to descend, causing the heating coil 7 to descend and surround the ball for heating. After the ball head is heated, as the feeding plate 3 rotates, the ball will abut against the L-shaped unloading plate 6, causing the ball head to disengage from the slot 4 and then fall directly into the quenching pool 10 below for cooling. The buffer plate 11 inside the quenching pool 10 and the spring at the bottom of the buffer plate 11 can buffer the ball head after it falls, preventing the ball head from falling directly into the quenching pool 10 and causing surface dents or damage.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints, characterized in that, include: The frame has a rotating column vertically installed at one end of its top, and a feeding tray is fixed at the top of the rotating column. Several sets of slots are provided on the side of the feeding tray. A rotating mechanism is provided on the side of the frame, which is used to drive the rotating column to rotate. An L-shaped unloading plate is fixed on the top of the frame, and an L-shaped fixing frame is also fixed on the top of the frame. A heating coil is provided above the feeding tray. The L-shaped fixed frame is equipped with a lifting mechanism, which is used to drive the heating coil to move vertically. A quenching pool is provided on the top of the frame.

2. The quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes a motor, which is fixed to the side of the frame and has a pulley at its output end. A second pulley is fitted on the rotating column and connected to the first pulley via a belt.

3. The quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening of the slot is wedge-shaped.

4. The quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a second motor, which is fixed to the top of an L-shaped frame. A lead screw is vertically installed on the side of the L-shaped frame. The lead screw is connected to the output end of the second motor, and a movable block is threaded onto the lead screw. The movable block is connected to a heating coil via a bracket.

5. A quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the movable block is slidably connected to the side of the L-shaped fixed frame.

6. A quenching device for machining automotive steering ball joints according to claim 1, characterized in that, The quenching tank is internally connected to a buffer plate, and the bottom of the buffer plate is connected to the bottom of the quenching tank by a spring.

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