An installation tool for an automobile engine air duct

By designing an installation fixture for automotive engine air ducts, and utilizing components such as mounting bases, positioning parts, and pressure blocks, automated installation of engine air ducts has been achieved, solving the problem of inconvenient installation and improving installation efficiency and stability.

CN224322663UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05CHENGDU HUATAO AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS PARTS CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHENGDU HUATAO AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2026-06-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the installation process of engine air ducts is inconvenient and lacks effective installation tools, resulting in low installation efficiency.

Method used

An installation fixture for automotive engine air ducts has been designed, comprising a mounting base, mounting bracket, positioning component, pressure block, and driving component. Automated installation is achieved through a combination of positioning, pressing, and detection mechanisms.

Benefits of technology

This improves the ease of installation for staff and ensures the stability of the installation, guaranteeing the accurate assembly and stability of the air duct.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of installation tool of automobile engine air deflector pipe, belong to the technical field of automobile accessory assembly. Including mounting seat, mounting seat is equipped with mounting frame, and mounting frame is equipped with the installation slot for accommodating lower cover, and mounting seat is equipped with the positioning member for fixing lower cover, and mounting seat is vertically slidably arranged with the pressing block for abutting upper cover to make it and lower cover press fit above mounting block, and mounting seat is equipped with the first driving member for driving pressing block. It has the effect of improving the convenience of staff installation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts assembly technology, and in particular to an installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct. Background Technology

[0002] An engine air duct is a pipe used to guide airflow. It is usually located inside the hood of a car and its main function is to improve heat dissipation efficiency and reduce wind resistance.

[0003] During the manufacturing process, engine air ducts are typically assembled from parts. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the engine air duct includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The lower cover has a pipe and mounting holes on its outer wall. The upper cover has a connector for connecting to the pipe. The upper cover is pre-installed on the lower cover, and then the upper cover is pressed down to fasten it onto the lower cover, connecting the internal pipe to the connector and assembling the engine air duct. To facilitate installation, an installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, this utility model provides an installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A mounting fixture for an automotive engine air duct is provided, including a mounting base, a mounting bracket on the mounting base, a mounting groove on the mounting bracket for accommodating a lower cover, a positioning member on the mounting base for fixing the lower cover, a pressing block on the mounting base that is vertically slidably disposed above the mounting block for abutting against an upper cover to press it against the lower cover, and a first driving member on the mounting base for driving the pressing block.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting bracket includes multiple mounting blocks that are detachably connected to the mounting base, and the multiple mounting blocks have grooves for forming a mounting slot together.

[0008] Furthermore, the positioning element includes a positioning head whose size is adapted to the mounting hole on the lower cover. The positioning head is linearly slidably mounted on the mounting base and movably inserted into the mounting hole. The mounting base is provided with a second driving element for driving the positioning head to move.

[0009] Furthermore, a protective pad is provided at the bottom of the compact.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting base is equipped with a detection mechanism for detecting the pressing stability of the upper and lower covers. The detection mechanism includes an adsorption tube for adsorbing the upper cover and multiple friction blocks for abutting against the outer wall of the lower cover. The bottom of the pressure block is provided with an air hole. One end of the adsorption tube is located on one side of the pressure block and communicates with the air hole. The other end of the adsorption tube is connected to an air extraction device. Multiple friction blocks are horizontally and linearly slidably mounted on the mounting base and move against the outer wall of the lower cover. The mounting base is equipped with a third driving component for driving the multiple friction blocks to move.

[0011] Furthermore, the friction block includes a movable block and a rubber pad. The movable block is connected to the third driving component, and the rubber pad is located on the side of the movable block near the mounting groove.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the lower cover is placed in the mounting groove and positioned by the positioning component, then the upper cover is pre-installed on the lower cover, and then the pressure block is driven down by the first driving component to press the upper cover onto the lower cover, which improves the ease of installation for workers. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the engine air duct structure.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the upper and lower covers of an installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct in a separated state, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the air duct material handling state of an installation tool for an automotive engine air duct according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of an installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] The components include: 1. Mounting base; 2. Mounting bracket; 21. Mounting block; 211. Groove; 3. Positioning component; 31. Positioning head; 4. Pressing block; 41. Air hole; 5. First driving component; 6. Second driving component; 7. Protective pad; 8. Detection mechanism; 81. Adsorption tube; 82. Friction block; 821. Movable block; 822. Rubber pad; 9. Third driving component; 10. Air duct; 101. Top cover; 1011. Connector; 102. Bottom cover; 1021. Pipe; 1022. Assembly hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0021] This application discloses an installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct, referring to... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The system includes a mounting base 1, a mounting bracket 2 on the mounting base 1, and a mounting groove on the mounting bracket 2 for accommodating the lower cover 102. A positioning element 3 for fixing the lower cover 102 is provided on the mounting base 1. A pressure block 4 is vertically slidably disposed above the mounting block 21 on the mounting base 1 to abut against the upper cover 101 and press it against the lower cover 102. A first driving element 5 for driving the pressure block 4 is provided on the mounting base 1.

[0022] In this embodiment, the lower cover 102 is placed in the mounting groove and positioned by the positioning member 3. Then, the upper cover 101 is pre-installed on the lower cover 102. Next, the first driving member 5 drives the pressing block 4 downward, thereby pressing the upper cover 101 onto the lower cover 102 and connecting the pipe 1021 on the lower cover 102 with the connector 1011 on the upper cover 101. This improves the ease of installation for workers.

[0023] The first driving component 5 includes a first cylinder, which is mounted on the mounting base 1 and located above the mounting bracket 2. The piston rod of the first cylinder is vertically downward and bolted to the pressure block 4.

[0024] Reference Figure 5 The mounting bracket 2 includes multiple mounting blocks 21 that are detachably connected to the mounting base 1, and the multiple mounting blocks 21 are provided with grooves 211 for forming a mounting slot together.

[0025] In this embodiment, the mounting block 21 is bolted to the mounting plate. The mounting bracket 2 consists of multiple mounting blocks 21, which allows any one mounting block 21 to be individually removed and replaced.

[0026] Specifically, the positioning component 3 includes a positioning head 31 whose size is adapted to the mounting hole 1022 on the lower cover 102. The positioning head 31 is linearly slidably disposed on the mounting base 1 and movably inserted into the mounting hole 1022. The mounting base 1 is provided with a second driving component 6 for driving the positioning head 31 to move.

[0027] In this embodiment, after the lower cover 102 is installed into the mounting groove, the positioning head 31 is driven into the assembly hole 1022 by the second driving member 6, which can position the lower cover 102 and fix it in the mounting groove, thereby improving the installation stability of the lower cover 102 in the mounting groove.

[0028] The second driving component 6 includes an electric push rod, which is mounted on the mounting base 1, and the positioning head 31 is bolted to the movable end of the electric push rod.

[0029] To prevent the pressure block 4 from causing wear on the top of the cover 101, a protective pad 7 is provided at the bottom of the pressure block 4. The protective pad 7 may be made of rubber material.

[0030] Reference Figure 6 The mounting base 1 is equipped with a detection mechanism 8 for detecting the pressing stability of the upper cover 101 and the lower cover 102. The detection mechanism 8 includes an adsorption tube 81 for adsorbing the upper cover 101 and a plurality of friction blocks 82 for abutting against the outer wall of the lower cover 102. The bottom of the pressure block 4 has an air hole 41. One end of the adsorption tube 81 is located on one side of the pressure block 4 and communicates with the air hole 41. The other end of the adsorption tube 81 is connected to an air extraction device (not shown in the figure). The plurality of friction blocks 82 are horizontally linearly slidably mounted on the mounting base 1 and move in contact with the outer wall of the lower cover 102. The mounting base 1 is equipped with a third driving member 9 for driving the plurality of friction blocks 82 to move.

[0031] In this embodiment, the air extraction device can be a vacuum pump. After the upper cover 101 is pressed together, the third driving member 9 drives multiple friction blocks 82 to move and jointly abut against the outer side wall of the lower cover 102. Then, the second driving member 6 drives the positioning head 31 to move out of the assembly hole 1022. Next, the air extraction device is activated and adsorbs the assembled engine air duct 10 onto the pressing block 4. Then, the pressing block 4 moves upward. If the upper cover 101 and the lower cover 102 are pressed together firmly, the air duct 10 can overcome the friction between the friction blocks 82 and the lower cover 102 and be taken out of the mounting slot. If the upper cover 101 and the lower cover 102 are not pressed together properly, during the process of taking out the air duct 10, only the upper cover 101 moves upward with the pressing block 4 and separates from the lower cover 102. The operator can promptly find the air duct 10 that is not pressed together firmly and reinstall it.

[0032] The third drive component 9 includes multiple second cylinders, which are horizontally arranged on the mounting base 1, and the piston rods of the multiple second cylinders are respectively bolted to the friction block 82.

[0033] Specifically, the friction block 82 includes a movable block 821 and a rubber pad 822. The movable block 821 is connected to the third driving component 9 for transmission, and the rubber pad 822 is disposed on the side of the movable block 821 near the mounting groove.

[0034] In this embodiment, the movable block 821 is bolted to the piston rod of the second cylinder, and the rubber pad 822 is adhered to the side of the movable block 821 near the mounting groove.

[0035] The implementation principle of the installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct in this embodiment is as follows: the lower cover 102 is placed in the installation groove and positioned by the positioning member 3. Then, the upper cover 101 is pre-installed on the lower cover 102. Next, the first driving member 5 drives the pressing block 4 to move down, thereby pressing the upper cover 101 onto the lower cover 102. This improves the ease of installation for workers.

[0036] Those skilled in the art will understand that although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, once they understand the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention. Clearly, those skilled in the art can make various alterations and modifications to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Thus, if these modifications and modifications of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention also intends to include these modifications and modifications.

Claims

1. An installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct, characterized in that: The device includes a mounting base (1), a mounting bracket (2) on the mounting base (1), a mounting groove for accommodating the lower cover (102) on the mounting bracket (2), a positioning member (3) for fixing the lower cover (102) on the mounting base (1), a pressing block (4) for abutting the upper cover (101) and pressing it against the lower cover (102) on the mounting base (1) above the mounting block (21), and a first driving member (5) for driving the pressing block (4) on the mounting base (1).

2. The installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) includes multiple mounting blocks (21) detachably connected to the mounting base (1), and the multiple mounting blocks (21) are provided with grooves (211) for forming a mounting groove together.

3. The installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning element (3) includes a positioning head (31) whose size is adapted to the mounting hole (1022) on the lower cover (102). The positioning head (31) is linearly slidably disposed on the mounting base (1) and movably inserted into the mounting hole (1022). The mounting base (1) is provided with a second driving element (6) for driving the positioning head (31) to move.

4. The installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the pressure block (4) is provided with a protective pad (7).

5. The installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (1) is provided with a detection mechanism (8) for detecting the pressing stability of the upper cover (101) and the lower cover (102). The detection mechanism (8) includes an adsorption tube (81) for adsorbing the upper cover (101) and a plurality of friction blocks (82) for abutting against the outer wall of the lower cover (102). The bottom of the pressure block (4) is provided with an air hole (41). One end of the adsorption tube (81) is located on one side of the pressure block (4) and communicates with the air hole (41). The other end of the adsorption tube (81) is connected to an air extraction device. The plurality of friction blocks (82) are horizontally and linearly slidably arranged on the mounting base (1) and move against the outer wall of the lower cover (102). The mounting base (1) is provided with a third driving member (9) for driving the plurality of friction blocks (82) to move.

6. The installation fixture for an automotive engine air duct according to claim 5, characterized in that: The friction block (82) includes a movable block (821) and a rubber pad (822). The movable block (821) is connected to the third driving member (9) in a transmission manner, and the rubber pad (822) is disposed on the side of the movable block (821) near the mounting groove.