A tooling plate positioning module

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of industrial automation and discloses a tooling plate positioning module, including a base and a tooling plate. Conveyor belts are installed between the conveyor belt fixing brackets on both sides. A hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed inside the base, with a piston rod fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder. A C-shaped connecting block is fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod. The C-shaped connecting block is rotatably connected to an intermediate connecting rod via a first hinge shaft. The intermediate connecting rod is rotatably connected to a clamping arm via a second hinge shaft. A fixing bracket is fixedly installed on the base, and the clamping arm is rotatably connected to the fixing bracket via a third hinge shaft. This tooling plate positioning module uses a sensor to trigger a telescopic rod to raise a sensing positioning baffle, simultaneously controlling the conveyor belt to decelerate and stop, achieving precise stopping. The hydraulic cylinder drives the clamping arm to engage with the positioning slot to form a stable positioning. The modular design facilitates maintenance and replacement, improving the stability and economy of automated production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial automation, and in particular to a tooling plate positioning module. Background Technology

[0002] As a key component of industrial automated production lines, tooling plate positioning modules are widely used in automobile manufacturing, 3C electronics assembly, and home appliance production. Their positioning accuracy and operational stability directly affect the operational accuracy, production efficiency, and product quality of subsequent automated equipment. Traditional tooling plate positioning structures have significant limitations. In terms of motion coordination, the lack of precise linkage control between the baffle lifting and conveyor belt operation often results in the conveyor belt not decelerating synchronously when the baffle rises, causing the tooling plate to collide with the baffle at high speed or deviate from its stopping position, affecting process continuity. Traditional structures often rely on manual alignment or simple mechanical limits, making it difficult to achieve rigid and stable positioning. Tooling plates are prone to wobbling and shifting, leading to operational errors in automated equipment and reducing processing or assembly quality. Regarding maintenance adaptability, adjusting the specifications of traditional tooling plates or replacing worn components requires disassembling numerous connecting parts, resulting in cumbersome operations and long downtime maintenance cycles, hindering production line continuity. Therefore, there is an urgent need to optimize the design to improve the module's motion coordination, positioning reliability, and maintenance convenience.

[0003] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a tooling plate positioning module to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies. This tooling plate positioning module utilizes the linkage control of sensors, telescopic rods, and conveyor belts. When the tooling plate passes the sensor along the conveyor belt, the sensor triggers the telescopic rod to raise the sensing positioning baffle. Simultaneously, the conveyor belt decelerates. When the tooling plate touches the sensing positioning baffle, the conveyor belt stops immediately, achieving a continuous movement from deceleration and buffering to precise stopping. This overcomes the problems of tooling plate impact and stopping position deviation caused by the asynchronous movement of the baffle and conveying action in traditional positioning structures. The piston rod driven by the hydraulic cylinder, the C-shaped connecting block, the intermediate connecting rod, and the clamping arm are connected through the transmission of the first, second, and third hinge shafts, ensuring that the end of the clamping arm precisely engages with the tooling plate positioning slot, forming a stable positioning and significantly improving… The positioning accuracy is improved, solving the problem of inaccurate positioning by traditional manual alignment or fixed structures. The modular connection design of each component, including the fixed support of the conveyor belt, the fixed connection between the fixed support and the base, and the rotational fit structure of the hinge shaft, facilitates quick adjustment and replacement of components when the tooling plate specifications are adjusted or the positioning components are worn, reducing downtime for maintenance. This solves the problems of difficult adjustment and long maintenance cycles of traditional positioning mechanisms. The sensor detects the position of the tooling plate in real time and feeds back the linkage signal to ensure that the clamping arm performs the positioning action only after the conveyor belt stops and the baffle is in place. This avoids equipment idling or misoperation caused by inaccurate positioning, reducing safety hazards. The module as a whole is adapted to the needs of modern industrial production lines for high-precision positioning, efficient operation and flexible maintenance, improving the stability and economy of automated production.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A tooling plate positioning module includes a base and a tooling plate. The base has an inner groove, and conveyor belt fixing brackets are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner groove. A conveyor belt is installed between the two conveyor belt fixing brackets. A hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed inside the base. A piston rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder. A C-shaped connecting block is fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod. The C-shaped connecting block is rotatably connected to an intermediate connecting rod through a first hinge shaft. The intermediate connecting rod is rotatably connected to a clamping arm through a second hinge shaft. A fixing bracket is fixedly installed on the base, and the clamping arm is rotatably connected to the fixing bracket through a third hinge shaft.

[0007] The above technical solution utilizes conveyor belt fixing brackets on both sides of the inner groove of the base to provide installation support for the conveyor belt, thus constructing a basic structure for conveying the tooling plate. A hydraulic cylinder within the base acts as a power source, providing axial driving force. When the hydraulic cylinder retracts, the piston rod pulls the C-shaped connecting block downwards. The C-shaped connecting block transmits the pulling force to the intermediate connecting rod via the first hinge shaft, forcing the intermediate connecting rod to swing downwards. The other end of the intermediate connecting rod drives the clamping arm via the second hinge shaft. The clamping arm rotates around the third hinge shaft, precisely engaging the positioning slot of the tooling plate. When the hydraulic cylinder extends, the transmission direction reverses, and the end of the clamping arm disengages from the slot, unlocking the tooling plate. A rigid transmission chain ensures precise and controllable movement trajectory of the clamping arm end, ultimately achieving reliable positioning and release of the tooling plate, providing structural support for the precise operation of the automated production line.

[0008] Furthermore, a sensor is fixedly installed in the groove of the base, and a telescopic rod is fixedly installed in the groove of the base, with a sensor positioning baffle fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod;

[0009] Through the above technical solution, when the tooling plate moves along the conveyor belt into the sensor's detection range, the sensor immediately sends a trigger signal, simultaneously initiating two linked actions. On the one hand, it controls the telescopic rod to extend upward, causing the top sensor positioning baffle to quickly rise onto the tooling plate's conveying path. On the other hand, it transmits a deceleration signal to the conveyor belt, reducing the conveyor belt's speed. When the tooling plate continues to move with the conveyor belt and touches the sensor positioning baffle, the baffle's force feedback signal is sent to the control system, triggering the conveyor belt to stop completely. Through the precise triggering of the sensor and the synchronous linkage of multiple components, a smooth transition of the tooling plate from dynamic conveying to static parking is achieved.

[0010] Furthermore, the surface of the tooling plate is provided with a positioning slot, and the end of the clamping arm can be inserted into the positioning slot;

[0011] Through the above technical solution, the positioning slot on the surface of the tooling plate and the end of the clamping arm form a precise mechanical engagement structure. When the clamping arm rotates under the drive of the hydraulic cylinder through the multi-hinged shaft transmission, its end can be precisely aligned with the positioning slot on the surface of the tooling plate and locked into it. Through rigid mechanical contact, a closed-loop positioning constraint is formed, which firmly fixes the tooling plate in the parking position, eliminating the problem of position displacement or shaking of the tooling plate due to vibration and external force in the traditional positioning structure.

[0012] Furthermore, a support leg is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base;

[0013] Through the above technical solution, the support legs fixed at the bottom of the base serve as load-bearing support components of the overall structure, providing structural rigidity assurance for the precise linkage of each transmission component.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This utility model proposes a tooling plate positioning module, which achieves precise stopping through the linkage control of sensors, telescopic rods, and conveyor belts. When the tooling plate is conveyed along the conveyor belt past the sensor, the sensor triggers the telescopic rod to raise the sensing positioning baffle. At the same time, the conveyor belt decelerates synchronously. After the tooling plate touches the sensing positioning baffle, the conveyor belt stops immediately, forming a continuous action from deceleration and buffering to precise stopping. This effectively solves the problems of impact and position deviation caused by the asynchronous movement of the baffle and the conveying action in traditional structures. The piston rod driven by the hydraulic cylinder, the C-shaped connecting block, the intermediate connecting rod, and the clamping arm are connected by the first, second, and third hinge shafts, so that the end of the clamping arm is precisely engaged in the tooling plate positioning slot, forming a stable positioning and significantly improving the positioning accuracy. This overcomes the defects of inaccurate positioning and easy shaking of the tooling plate caused by traditional manual alignment or fixed structure. The module adopts a modular connection design, with a fixed support for the conveyor belt, a fixed connection between the fixed support and the base, and a hinge shaft rotation cooperation structure, which facilitates quick adjustment and replacement when the tooling plate specifications are adjusted or the parts are worn, reducing downtime maintenance time. The sensors detect and provide feedback position signals in real time, ensuring that the conveyor belt stops and the clamping arm moves only after the baffle is in position, thus avoiding equipment idling and misoperation. The overall system is adapted to the high-precision, high-efficiency operation and flexible maintenance requirements of modern production lines, improving the stability and economy of automated production. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a top view of a tooling plate positioning module proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a positioning fixture plate for a tooling plate positioning module proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a front view of a tooling plate positioning module proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping arm structure of a tooling plate positioning module proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a tooling plate for a tooling plate positioning module proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1. Base; 2. Base groove; 3. C-shaped connecting block; 4. First hinge shaft; 5. Piston rod; 6. Sensor positioning baffle; 7. Conveyor belt; 8. Conveyor belt fixing bracket; 9. Support leg; 10. Telescopic rod; 11. Second hinge shaft; 12. Third hinge shaft; 13. Intermediate connecting rod; 14. Sensor; 15. Fixture; 16. Clamping arm; 17. Tooling plate; 18. Hydraulic cylinder; 19. Positioning slot. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of specific embodiments. Obviously, the described specific embodiments are only a part of the specific embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 This utility model provides a specific implementation method:

[0025] A tooling plate positioning module includes a base 1 and a tooling plate 17. The base 1 has an inner groove 2, with conveyor belt fixing brackets 8 fixedly connected to both sides of the inner groove 2. A conveyor belt 7 is installed between the two conveyor belt fixing brackets 8. A hydraulic cylinder 18 is fixedly installed inside the base 1, with a piston rod 5 fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 18. A C-shaped connecting block 3 is fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod 5. The C-shaped connecting block 3 is rotatably connected to an intermediate connecting rod 13 via a first hinge shaft 4. The intermediate connecting rod 13 is rotatably connected to a clamping arm 16 via a second hinge shaft 11. A fixing bracket 15 is fixedly installed on the base 1, and the clamping arm 16 is rotatably connected to the fixing bracket 15 via a third hinge shaft 12. The conveyor belt fixing brackets 8 on both sides of the inner groove 2 inside the base 1 provide installation support for the conveyor belt 7, thus constructing a... The tooling plate 17 is a conveyor base structure. The hydraulic cylinder 18 in the base 1 provides axial driving force as a power source. When the hydraulic cylinder 18 retracts, the piston rod 5 pulls down the C-shaped connecting block 3. The C-shaped connecting block 3 transmits the pulling force to the intermediate connecting rod 13 through the first hinge shaft 4, forcing the intermediate connecting rod 13 to swing downward. The other end of the intermediate connecting rod 13 drives the clamping arm 16 through the second hinge shaft 11. The clamping arm 16 rotates around the third hinge shaft 12 as a fulcrum and is precisely engaged in the positioning slot 19 of the tooling plate 17. When the hydraulic cylinder 18 extends, the transmission direction reverses, and the end of the clamping arm 16 disengages from the slot to complete the unlocking. The rigid transmission chain ensures that the movement trajectory of the end of the clamping arm 16 is precise and controllable, ultimately achieving reliable positioning and release of the tooling plate 17, providing structural support for the precise operation of the automated production line.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 This utility model provides another specific embodiment:

[0027] A sensor 14 is fixedly installed in the groove 2 of the base, and a telescopic rod 10 is fixedly installed in the groove 2 of the base. The top of the telescopic rod 10 is fixedly connected to a sensing positioning baffle 6. When the tooling plate 17 moves along the conveyor belt 7 into the detection range of the sensor 14, the sensor 14 immediately sends a trigger signal, simultaneously initiating two linkage actions. On the one hand, it controls the telescopic rod 10 to extend upward, causing the sensing positioning baffle 6 at the top to rise quickly to the conveying path of the tooling plate 17. On the other hand, it transmits a deceleration signal to the conveyor belt 7, reducing the speed of the conveyor belt 7. When the tooling plate 17 continues to move with the conveyor belt 7 and touches the sensing positioning baffle 6, the baffle receives a force feedback signal to the control system, triggering the conveyor belt 7 to stop completely. Through the precise triggering of the sensor 14 and the synchronous linkage of multiple components, the tooling plate 17 is realized from dynamic conveying to... For a smooth transition during static docking, the surface of the tooling plate 17 is provided with a positioning slot 19. The end of the clamping arm 16 can be inserted into the positioning slot 19. The positioning slot 19 on the surface of the tooling plate 17 and the end of the clamping arm 16 form a precise mechanical engagement structure. When the clamping arm 16 is driven by the hydraulic cylinder 18 and rotates through the multi-hinged shaft transmission, its end can be precisely aligned with the positioning slot 19 on the surface of the tooling plate 17 and inserted into it. Through rigid mechanical contact, a closed-loop positioning constraint is formed, which firmly fixes the tooling plate 17 in the docking position, eliminating the problem of position displacement or shaking of the tooling plate 17 due to vibration and external force in the traditional positioning structure. The bottom of the base 1 is fixedly connected with a support leg 9. The support leg 9 fixed at the bottom of the base 1 serves as a load-bearing support component of the overall structure, providing structural rigidity guarantee for the precise linkage of each transmission component.

[0028] Working principle: When the tooling plate 17 moves to the detection area with the conveyor belt 7, the bottom of the tooling plate 17 efficiently reflects infrared light back to the receiving end of the sensor 14 installed in the groove 2 of the base. The light intensity detected by the receiving end instantly exceeds the trigger threshold, triggering a level signal jump. After the signal is transmitted to the control system, it is immediately determined that the tooling plate 17 has reached the preset position, and a double linkage action is triggered simultaneously. On the one hand, the telescopic rod 10 extends upward, driving the sensing positioning baffle 6 to rise. On the other hand, the conveyor belt 7 decelerates synchronously. When the tooling plate 17 touches the sensing positioning baffle 6, the micro switch built into the sensing positioning baffle 6 is pressed and closed, and the conveyor belt 7 stops immediately, realizing the initial accurate stopping of the tooling plate 17. Subsequently, the hydraulic cylinder 18... Upon startup, piston rod 5 drives C-shaped connecting block 3 downward. C-shaped connecting block 3 pulls intermediate connecting rod 13 through first hinge shaft 4. Intermediate connecting rod 13 drives clamping arm 16 through second hinge shaft 11. It rotates with third hinge shaft 12 fixed to fixed bracket 15 as fulcrum. Its end is precisely inserted into positioning slot 19 of tooling plate 17. At the same time, pallets are continuously laid under conveyor belt 7 along the conveying direction to form a support surface. The pallets are fixedly connected to conveyor belt fixed bracket 8. When clamping arm 16 is driven by hydraulic cylinder 18 and inserted into positioning slot 19, the lower surface of tooling plate 17 contacts pallet. Pallet bears clamping force and distributes load to base 1, effectively preventing conveyor belt 7 from deforming due to pressure and forming a stable position. Bottom support leg 9 ensures overall stability.

[0029] The following points should be noted in this article:

[0030] 1. The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed herein only relate to the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed herein; other structures can be referred to in general design.

[0031] 2. Where there is no conflict, the embodiments of this disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing specific embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. 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. A tooling plate positioning module, comprising a base (1) and a tooling plate (17), characterized in that: The base (1) has an inner groove (2) inside. Conveyor belt fixing brackets (8) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner groove (2). Conveyor belts (7) are installed between the two sides of the conveyor belt fixing brackets (8). A hydraulic cylinder (18) is fixedly installed inside the base (1). A piston rod (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (18). A C-shaped connecting block (3) is fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod (5). The C-shaped connecting block (3) is rotatably connected to the intermediate connecting rod (13) through the first hinge shaft (4). The intermediate connecting rod (13) is rotatably connected to the clamping arm (16) through the second hinge shaft (11). A fixing bracket (15) is fixedly installed on the base (1). The clamping arm (16) is rotatably connected to the fixing bracket (15) through the third hinge shaft (12).

2. The tooling plate positioning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sensor (14) is fixedly installed in the groove (2) of the base, and a telescopic rod (10) is fixedly installed in the groove (2) of the base. The top end of the telescopic rod (10) is fixedly connected to a sensor positioning baffle (6).

3. The tooling plate positioning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tooling plate (17) has a positioning slot (19) on its surface, and the end of the clamping arm (16) can be inserted into the positioning slot (19).

4. A tooling plate positioning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly connected to a support leg (9) at its bottom.

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