Lightweight four-axis bridge with fast switching

By designing a lightweight, quick-change four-axis bridge, and adopting a hollow frame structure and detachable positioning components, the problem of cumbersome bridge plate disassembly in existing technologies has been solved, improving workpiece change efficiency and reducing fixture costs.

CN224322992UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05AIKEDI (MAANSHAN) NEW ENERGY AUTO PARTS CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
AIKEDI (MAANSHAN) NEW ENERGY AUTO PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-06-05

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Technical Problem

When processing different workpieces, the existing four-axis rotary table tooling fixtures require the entire bridge plate to be disassembled or the tooling fixtures to be replaced, which is cumbersome, time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

A lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray was designed. The cable tray with a hollow frame structure is connected to an L-shaped frame. The positioning components are detachably installed on the middle plate, and quick replacement is achieved through screw components and hydraulic cylinders.

Benefits of technology

This design achieves lightweight and rapid changeover of the cable tray, improving workpiece changeover efficiency and reducing fixture costs and operational complexity.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of lightweight quick switching four-axis bridge, the lightweight quick switching four-axis bridge includes bottom plate, the two sides of bottom plate are respectively provided with four-axis rotary table and four-axis tailstock, flange is rotatably provided on the four-axis rotary table and the four-axis tailstock, L-shaped frame body is all set on the flange, bridge is set between two L-shaped frame bodies, and the bridge is hollow frame structure;Two ends of the bridge are respectively placed on the upper surface of L-shaped frame body;The end of L-shaped frame body away from the flange is provided with mounting seat, and the mounting seat is connected with the side of the bridge by first screw component;The upper surface of the bridge is detachably provided with middle plate, and positioning assembly is provided on the middle plate. Solve the four-axis rotary table tool fixture in prior art, when processing different workpiece products, the whole bridge plate needs to be disassembled or the tool fixture on bridge plate is replaced, and the problem of very tedious.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a four-axis cable tray, specifically, to a lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray. Background Technology

[0002] With the automotive industry's increasingly rapid product updates and the high degree of integration of components, product weight and size are increasing, while delivery times are shortening. This necessitates rapid response from downstream die-casting companies and the production of related parts. In automotive component manufacturing, four-axis machining centers are commonly used to achieve dimensional machining, requiring four-axis bridges for positioning and clamping. For example, Chinese patent CN215546958U provides an integrated four-axis rotary table tooling fixture, relating to the field of tooling fixtures. It includes a tooling base plate, with a disc tailstock and an L-plate on either side of the top of the base plate. The inner wall of the L-plate has a T-slot bridge plate, and the top of the T-slot bridge plate has multiple positioning seats. Workpieces are placed on the inner walls of the positioning seats, and a first hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the top of the T-slot bridge plate opposite the positioning seats. The existing four-axis rotary table fixtures described above require disassembling the entire bridge plate or replacing the fixtures on the bridge plate when processing different workpieces, which is very cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lightweight and quick-change four-axis bridge, which solves the problem that existing four-axis turntable tooling fixtures require disassembling the entire bridge plate or replacing the tooling fixtures on the bridge plate when processing different workpieces, which is very cumbersome.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray. The lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray includes a base plate, with a four-axis turntable and a four-axis tailstock respectively disposed on both sides of the base plate. Flanges are rotatably mounted on both the four-axis turntable and the four-axis tailstock, and L-shaped frames are mounted on each flange. A cable tray is disposed between two L-shaped frames.

[0005] The cable tray is a hollow frame structure;

[0006] The two ends of the cable tray are respectively placed on the upper surface of the L-shaped frame;

[0007] A mounting base is provided at one end of the L-shaped frame away from the flange, and the mounting base is connected to the side of the cable tray by a first screw assembly;

[0008] The upper surface of the cable tray is detachably provided with a middle plate, and the middle plate is provided with a positioning component.

[0009] Preferably, pads are provided at both ends of the base plate, and the four-axis turntable and the four-axis tailstock are respectively mounted on the pads.

[0010] Preferably, both ends of the middle plate are locked to both ends of the cable tray by a second screw assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the positioning component includes first positioning blocks disposed at both ends of the middle plate along its length direction;

[0012] The positioning component also includes second positioning blocks disposed on both sides of the middle plate along its width direction.

[0013] Preferably, the positioning assembly further includes a plurality of rotary cylinders disposed on the middle plate.

[0014] Preferably, the positioning component further includes a support seat disposed on the middle plate.

[0015] Preferably, the positioning assembly further includes a locking cylinder and a clamping seat;

[0016] The locking cylinder is located on one side of the middle plate along its width direction, and the clamping seat is located on the opposite side.

[0017] Beneficial Effects: This utility model provides a lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray. The lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray includes a base plate, on both sides of which a four-axis turntable and a four-axis tailstock are respectively provided. Flanges are rotatably mounted on both the four-axis turntable and the four-axis tailstock. L-shaped frames are mounted on each flange, and a cable tray is provided between the two L-shaped frames. The cable tray is a hollow frame structure. Both ends of the cable tray are respectively placed on the upper surface of the L-shaped frames. A mounting seat is provided at the end of the L-shaped frame away from the flange. The mounting seat is connected to the side of the cable tray via a first screw assembly. A middle plate is detachably provided on the upper surface of the cable tray, and a positioning assembly is provided on the middle plate. The lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray provided by this utility model has L-shaped frames connected by the cable tray, which is used to install and support the middle plate. The cable tray adopts a hollow frame structure, which can effectively reduce the weight of the cable tray. When different workpieces need to be positioned, the middle plate can be quickly changed together, which solves the problems of high fixture cost, heavy weight, and time-consuming and laborious switching of large parts, and improves workpiece switching efficiency.

[0018] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is the first structural diagram of the lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is the second structural diagram of the lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the middle plate of the lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray provided by this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0025] 1-Base plate; 2-Padded block; 3-Four-axis tailstock; 4-Four-axis turntable; 5-Flange; 6-L-shaped frame; 7-Cable tray; 8-Middle plate; 9-Mounting seat; 82-Second screw assembly; 83-Pressure seat; 84-Locking cylinder; 85-Second positioning block; 86-Support seat; 87-First positioning block; 88-Rotating cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0027] like Figure 1-4As shown: This utility model provides a lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray. The lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray includes a base plate 1. A four-axis turntable 4 and a four-axis tailstock 3 are respectively arranged on both sides of the base plate 1. Flanges 5 are rotatably mounted on both the four-axis turntable 4 and the four-axis tailstock 3. An L-shaped frame 6 is arranged on each flange 5. A cable tray 7 is arranged between the two L-shaped frame 6. The cable tray 7 is a hollow frame structure. The two ends of the cable tray 7 are respectively placed on the upper surface of the L-shaped frame 6. A mounting seat 9 is arranged at the end of the L-shaped frame 6 away from the flange 5. The mounting seat 9 is connected to the side of the cable tray 7 through a first screw assembly. A middle plate 8 is detachably arranged on the upper surface of the cable tray 7. A positioning assembly is arranged on the middle plate 8. The lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray provided by this utility model has L-shaped frames connected by the cable tray, which is used to install and support the middle plate. The cable tray adopts a hollow frame structure, which can effectively reduce the weight of the cable tray. When different workpieces need to be positioned, the middle plate can be quickly changed together, which solves the problems of high fixture cost, heavy weight, and time-consuming and laborious switching of large parts, and improves workpiece switching efficiency.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, in order to raise the product according to its size and prevent the product from interfering with the base plate during rotation, pads 2 are respectively provided at both ends of the base plate 1, and the four-axis turntable 4 and the four-axis tailstock 3 are respectively provided on the pads 2.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, in order to facilitate the installation, disassembly and replacement of the middle plate, both ends of the middle plate 8 are respectively locked to both ends of the cable tray 7 by the second screw assembly 82.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, in order to locate the left and right positions of the product (i.e., the length direction of the middle plate), the positioning component includes a first positioning block 87 disposed at both ends of the middle plate 8 along its length direction.

[0031] The positioning component also includes a second positioning block 85 disposed on both sides of the middle plate 8 along its width direction.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in order to press the product onto the surface of the middle plate and position the product in the vertical direction, the positioning component further includes a plurality of rotary cylinders 88 disposed on the middle plate 8.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in order to support the bottom of the product, the positioning component further includes a support seat 86 disposed on the middle plate 8.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, in order to lock the front and rear positions of the product (i.e., the width direction of the middle plate), the positioning component further includes a locking cylinder 84 and a pressing seat 83.

[0035] The locking cylinder 84 is located on one side of the middle plate 8 along its width direction, and the pressing seat 83 is located on the opposite side.

[0036] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of the present invention, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0037] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable way without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this utility model will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0038] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this utility model can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this utility model, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A lightweight, quick-change four-axis cable tray, comprising a base plate (1), a four-axis turntable (4) and a four-axis tailstock (3) respectively disposed on both sides of the base plate (1), a flange (5) rotatably disposed on both the four-axis turntable (4) and the four-axis tailstock (3), an L-shaped frame (6) disposed on each flange (5), and a cable tray (7) disposed between the two L-shaped frames (6), characterized in that: The cable tray (7) is a hollow frame structure; The two ends of the cable tray (7) are respectively placed on the upper surface of the L-shaped frame (6); A mounting base (9) is provided at one end of the L-shaped frame (6) away from the flange (5), and the mounting base (9) is connected to the side of the cable tray (7) by a first screw assembly; The upper surface of the cable tray (7) is detachably provided with a middle plate (8), and a positioning component is provided on the middle plate (8).

2. The lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1) is provided with pads (2) at both ends, and the four-axis turntable (4) and the four-axis tailstock (3) are respectively provided on the pads (2).

3. The lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the middle plate (8) are respectively locked to the two ends of the cable tray (7) by the second screw assembly (82).

4. The lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning component includes a first positioning block (87) disposed at both ends of the middle plate (8) along its length direction; The positioning component further includes a second positioning block (85) disposed on both sides of the middle plate (8) along its width direction.

5. The lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning assembly also includes a plurality of rotary cylinders (88) disposed on the middle plate (8).

6. The lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning component also includes a support base (86) disposed on the middle plate (8).

7. The lightweight, fast-switching four-axis cable tray according to claim 6, characterized in that, The positioning assembly also includes a locking cylinder (84) and a clamping seat (83); The locking cylinder (84) is located on one side of the middle plate (8) along its width direction, and the pressing seat (83) is located on the opposite side.