Steel ball press-fitting device
By designing a steel ball pressing device that includes a base, ramp, limiter, and cylinder, the problems of low efficiency in manual pressing and high cost in automation are solved, realizing a high-efficiency and low-cost steel ball pressing process, which is suitable for a variety of workpieces.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHUHAI SEPSTAR ELECTRONICS
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel ball pressing, and in particular to a steel ball pressing device. Background Technology
[0002] Press-fitting steel balls is a common mechanical assembly process, mainly used to press steel balls (usually made of high-carbon steel or stainless steel) into holes or grooves in workpieces to form an interference fit, achieving functions such as positioning, sealing, or load transfer. The combination of springs and steel balls in press-fitting (such as spring plungers and elastic positioning mechanisms) is widely used in precision machinery, automated equipment, and consumer electronics due to its unique elastic positioning + rigid contact characteristics. However, the efficiency of manually pressing springs and steel balls is currently too low, and designing highly automated production lines for the combination of springs and steel balls is too complex and costly, making it impossible to design an automated line for every workpiece, thus limiting its versatility. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the above problems, this utility model provides a steel ball pressing device. The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problems is as follows:
[0004] A steel ball pressing device includes a base, a ramp on the base, a limiter on the ramp surface to position the workpiece, an assembly cylinder at the bottom of the ramp surface, and an assembly cylinder at the movable end of the assembly cylinder to hold a steel ball and a spring, with the assembly cylinder facing upward along the ramp surface toward the workpiece.
[0005] Furthermore, a rotary telescopic cylinder is provided on the inclined surface. The rotary telescopic cylinder is located on the side of the limiting component. The movable end of the rotary telescopic cylinder is provided with a rotary telescopic head. The rotary telescopic head rotates and extends to directly above the workpiece to press and fix the workpiece.
[0006] Furthermore, a buffer is provided at the bottom of the rotating telescopic head.
[0007] Furthermore, the cushioning element is either a spring or a sponge.
[0008] Furthermore, the bottom end of the limiting component is provided with a through groove, and the assembly cylinder slides along the through groove to press the workpiece.
[0009] Furthermore, the limiting component is also equipped with a magnetic suction component, which is located below the extension line of the through groove.
[0010] Furthermore, both the assembly cylinder and the rotary telescopic cylinder are electrically connected to the central controller.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] The device includes a base with a ramp on it. A limiter is installed on the ramp surface to position the workpiece. An assembly cylinder is located at the bottom of the ramp surface, and an assembly cylinder is installed at the movable end of the assembly cylinder to hold steel balls and a spring. The assembly cylinder faces upward along the ramp surface toward the workpiece. In use, the workpiece is installed in the limiter, the steel balls and spring are placed in the assembly cylinder, and the assembly cylinder is activated to complete the pressing. This device is simple in design, low in cost, and can be designed with different limiters for different workpieces, making it highly versatile and improving the efficiency of pressing. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, wherein:
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the press-fitting device;
[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the press-fitting device.
[0016] Figure number marking:
[0017] 100. Base; 101. Sloping component; 102. Inclined surface; 103. Limiting component; 104. Assembly cylinder; 105. Assembly tube; 106. Rotary telescopic cylinder; 107. Rotary telescopic head; 108. Buffer component; 109. Through groove; 110. Magnetic component. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this utility model, the following detailed description of a specific embodiment of the utility model "a steel ball pressing device" is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0019] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the steel ball pressing device includes a base 100, on which a ramp 101 is provided. A limiting member 103 is provided on the inclined surface 102 of the ramp 101 to position the workpiece. An assembly cylinder 104 is provided at the bottom end of the inclined surface 102. An assembly cylinder 105 is provided at the movable end of the assembly cylinder 104 to hold steel balls and springs. The assembly cylinder 105 faces upward along the inclined surface 102 toward the workpiece. In use, the workpiece is installed on the limiting member 103, and then the steel balls and springs are placed into the assembly cylinder 105 in sequence. Since the assembly cylinder 105 faces upward along the inclined surface, the steel balls and springs will automatically fall into the assembly cylinder 105 under the action of gravity, which is convenient for operation. Then, the assembly cylinder 104 is activated to assemble the steel balls and springs into the workpiece. After that, the workpiece is replaced, and the above assembly operation is repeated. This device has a simple structure, low cost, and different limiting members 103 can be designed for different workpieces. It has strong versatility and can greatly improve assembly efficiency compared to manual assembly.
[0020] See further Figure 2 In this embodiment, a rotary telescopic cylinder 106 is provided on the inclined surface 102. The rotary telescopic cylinder 106 is located on the side of the limiting member 103. A rotary telescopic head 107 is provided on the movable end of the rotary telescopic cylinder 106. The rotary telescopic head 107 rotates and extends to directly above the workpiece to press and fix the workpiece, preventing the workpiece from shifting and damaging the workpiece during pressing, thereby improving pressing efficiency and pressing quality.
[0021] More specifically, in this embodiment, a buffer 108 is provided at the bottom of the rotary telescopic head 107. The buffer 108 is preferably a spring sheet or a sponge. When the rotary telescopic head 107 presses down to fix the workpiece, the buffer 108 will form a buffer between the bottom of the rotary telescopic head 107 and the workpiece, preventing the bottom of the rotary telescopic head 107 from rigidly contacting the workpiece and protecting the surface of the workpiece from wear.
[0022] See further Figure 1 In this embodiment, the bottom end of the limiting member 103 is provided with a through groove 109. The assembly cylinder 105 slides along the through groove 109 to press the workpiece. The through groove 109 guides the pressing position of the assembly cylinder 105 to press the workpiece, ensuring that the workpiece can be accurately pressed.
[0023] More specifically, in this embodiment, the limiting member 103 is also provided with a magnetic suction member 110. The magnetic suction member 110 is located below the extension line of the through groove 109. In this way, when the assembly cylinder 105 extends to press the workpiece, the assembly cylinder 105 will pass directly above the magnetic suction member 110. The magnetic suction member 110 will magnetically attract and stabilize the steel ball and the spring, ensuring that the steel ball and the spring will not be misaligned during assembly, thereby improving the quality of workpiece pressing.
[0024] Furthermore, in this embodiment, both the assembly cylinder 104 and the rotary telescopic cylinder 106 are electrically connected to the central controller to achieve linkage between the assembly cylinder 104 and the rotary telescopic cylinder 106. After the assembly cylinder 104 has finished pressing, the rotary telescopic cylinder 106 actively lifts and rotates open, making it convenient for the operator to remove the pressed workpiece and put in a new workpiece to be pressed, ensuring the continuity of the pressing process and further improving the pressing efficiency.
[0025] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. In the description of this application, "multiple" is understood as "at least two." "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. A connected to B can represent: A and B directly connected and A and B connected through C. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
Claims
1. A steel ball pressing device, characterized in that, Includes a base (100), on which a ramp (101) is provided. A limiting member (103) is provided on the ramp (102) of the ramp (101) to position the workpiece. An assembly cylinder (104) is provided at the bottom end of the ramp (102). An assembly cylinder (105) is provided at the movable end of the assembly cylinder (104) to hold steel balls and springs. The assembly cylinder (105) moves upward along the ramp (102) toward the workpiece.
2. The steel ball pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotary telescopic cylinder (106) is provided on the inclined surface (102). The rotary telescopic cylinder (106) is located on the side of the limiting member (103). A rotary telescopic head (107) is provided on the movable end of the rotary telescopic cylinder (106). The rotary telescopic head (107) rotates and extends to directly above the workpiece to press and fix the workpiece.
3. The steel ball pressing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the rotating telescopic head (107) is provided with a buffer (108).
4. The steel ball pressing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buffer (108) is a spring or a sponge.
5. The steel ball pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom end of the limiting member (103) is provided with a through groove (109), and the assembly cylinder (105) slides along the through groove (109) to press the workpiece.
6. The steel ball pressing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting member (103) is also provided with a magnetic suction member (110), which is located below the extension line of the through groove (109).
7. A steel ball pressing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the assembly cylinder (104) and the rotary telescopic cylinder (106) are electrically connected to the central controller.