A storage tool
By designing a storage fixture with a movable, connected transverse cantilever and frame structure, the problem of incompatibility of fixtures caused by different car door panel shapes was solved, achieving efficient and flexible door panel storage and production adaptation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO HANGZHOU BAY GEELY AUTO PARTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing automotive door panel tooling is diverse in type due to differences in shape and vehicle model, making it non-universal, with low utilization rate, and requiring a large amount of dedicated storage space, resulting in production mismatch and resource waste.
A storage fixture was designed, including a base, a frame, and a movably connected horizontal cantilever. The horizontal cantilever supports and suspends the door panel by inserting into a hole in the door panel. The position of the cantilever can be adjusted on the frame to adapt to the needs of door panels with different shapes.
It achieves universal compatibility with various door panels, improves tooling utilization, reduces the number of dedicated tooling, lowers costs, simplifies storage operations, and flexibly matches production needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of tooling technology, specifically to a storage tooling. Background Technology
[0002] During the production process, many components require tooling for storage after production to prevent damage. These components are then removed when assembly is needed. For example, door inner or outer panels on a car require specialized tooling racks for hanging storage. However, the door panels of the front and rear doors and the tailgate differ on the same car, especially the inner door panels, which vary significantly between the front and rear (e.g., the positions of speaker grilles, light-reducing holes, etc.). Furthermore, the inner door panels of different car models vary, necessitating a wide variety of tooling. Because different types of tooling are not interchangeable, a large number of each type of tooling rack is required. Due to production and market fluctuations, the number of vehicles and the corresponding number of tooling units often mismatch, resulting in low tooling utilization and necessitating increased dedicated storage space for temporarily different tooling units. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, this application aims to provide a storage fixture for storing automobile door panels. This fixture can adapt to and fix automobile door panels of various shapes, especially the inner door panels. It has strong versatility, no single-use limitation, high utilization rate, and can facilitate production and flexibly match production needs.
[0004] This application provides a storage fixture suitable for storing perforated door panels, including a storage rack.
[0005] The storage rack includes a base, a frame disposed on the base and open on at least one side, and a horizontal cantilever connected to the frame, the horizontal cantilever being inserted into a hole in the door panel to support and suspend the door panel.
[0006] The horizontal cantilever is movably connected to the frame via a moving mechanism, or the frame is provided with multiple connecting parts, and the horizontal cantilever can be detachably connected to any of the connecting parts to change the support position.
[0007] In one possible implementation, at least two transverse cantilevers are arranged in the horizontal direction, and both transverse cantilevers can be hooked and connected to any one of the connecting parts.
[0008] In one possible implementation, the frame is provided with multiple position markers that correspond one-to-one with the door panel support positions.
[0009] In one possible implementation, the transverse cantilever has a hook, and the frame includes a plurality of crossbars spaced apart along the height direction, with the interval between each two adjacent crossbars forming a connecting hole into which the hook extends, and the crossbars and the connecting holes forming the connecting portion.
[0010] In one possible implementation, the transverse cantilever includes a main rod and an end plate connected to one end of the main rod. The end plate is provided with a hook for hooking the crossbar and is used to abut against the crossbar.
[0011] In one possible implementation, a stop portion protruding from the surface of the main rod is provided at the end of the main rod away from the connecting part to prevent the door panel from coming off.
[0012] And / or, the transverse cantilever further includes a reinforcing rib located on one side of the main rod and connecting the end plate and the main rod.
[0013] In one possible implementation, the storage rack is further provided with two blocking members spaced apart along the length of the transverse cantilever to block multiple door panels arranged on the transverse cantilever from both ends; at least one of the two blocking members is movable.
[0014] In one possible implementation, a limit baffle is provided on the transverse cantilever, and a movable stop bar and a locking structure for locking the movable stop bar are provided on the frame; the limit baffle and the movable stop bar form two blocking elements.
[0015] In one possible implementation, the enclosure is located on side rails on both sides of the opening. The side rails include fixed rods and guide rods arranged at intervals and extending in the same direction as the transverse cantilever. The fixed rods have multiple positioning holes. One end of the movable stop is slidably connected to the guide rod, and the other end extends to the transverse cantilever. The movable stop has a plug for inserting into any one of the positioning holes. The plug and the multiple positioning holes form the locking structure.
[0016] In one possible implementation, the enclosure includes four columns distributed circumferentially along the base, with matching stacking structures provided at the top and bottom of the columns.
[0017] And / or, a support net is laid on the base;
[0018] And / or, the base is provided with an insertion hole for the transfer device to be inserted;
[0019] And / or, the base has a clearance notch on the side facing the opening.
[0020] The storage fixture provided in this application supports and suspends the door panels by inserting a horizontal cantilever into the holes in the door panels, avoiding the possibility of compression and deformation caused by stacking thin door panels. Multiple door panels can be suspended on the horizontal cantilever, which has a large storage capacity and is convenient for hanging and removing individual door panels, making operation convenient. At the same time, the connection or positioning position of the horizontal cantilever on the frame can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the support position of the horizontal cantilever to adapt to the hole positions and suspension position requirements of door panels with different shapes. It has strong versatility, can adapt to the storage needs of various door panels, has no single-use limitation, has a high utilization rate, and can facilitate production and flexibly match production needs. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the tooling in an embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 2 The figure shown is a schematic diagram of the transverse cantilever structure in an embodiment of this application;
[0023] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image;
[0024] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the positioning bar in an embodiment of this application;
[0025] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic of a hanging door panel on a tooling in an embodiment of this application.
[0026] Figures 1-5 middle:
[0027] 1. Enclosure frame; 11. Positioning rail; 111. Horizontal bar; 112. Connecting hole; 113. Reinforcing vertical bar; 12. Guide bar; 13. Fixing bar; 131. Positioning hole; 14. Moving stop bar; 15. Post; 16. Base; 17. Support net;
[0028] 2. Horizontal cantilever; 21. Main rod; 22. End plate; 23. Hook; 24. Limiting baffle; 25. Reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0030] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5This application provides a storage fixture suitable for storing perforated door panels, such as the inner door panels and some outer door panels of a vehicle. The storage fixture includes a storage rack, which comprises a base 16, a frame 1, and a horizontal cantilever 2. The frame 1 is mounted on the base 16 and has an opening on at least one side to facilitate the entry and exit of the door panel. The horizontal cantilever 2 is connected to the frame 1 and is arranged horizontally or substantially horizontally. The horizontal cantilever 2 is used to insert into the holes in the door panel to support and suspend it. By inserting the horizontal cantilever 2 into the holes in the door panel to support and suspend it, the possibility of thin door panels being squeezed and deformed when stacked is avoided. Multiple door panels can be suspended on the horizontal cantilever 2, allowing for a large storage capacity and facilitating the hanging and removal of individual door panels, making operation convenient. Depending on storage requirements, the bottom of the door panel can also be supported by the base 16, and the frame 1 can protect the door panel from accidental collisions on its outer perimeter.
[0031] Meanwhile, the horizontal cantilever 2 is movably connected to the frame 1 via a moving mechanism, or the frame 1 has multiple connecting parts, allowing the horizontal cantilever 2 to be detachably connected to any one of them to change its support position. This configuration allows for adjustment of the horizontal cantilever 2's support position by changing its connection or positioning on the frame 1, adapting to the hole positions and hanging positions of various door panels. It offers strong versatility, no single-use limitations, and high utilization.
[0032] It is evident that the storage fixture provided in this application can adapt to the storage needs of various door panels with different shapes, has strong versatility, does not require dedicated fixtures for each type of door panel, reduces costs, simplifies storage operations, and avoids the problem of a large number of idle fixtures or insufficient number of fixture racks when mass production of a certain model, thus facilitating production and flexibly matching production needs.
[0033] Specifically, the horizontal cantilever 2 has at least two arranged in the horizontal direction, the two horizontal cantilever 2 are arranged in parallel, and both can adjust the support position; in this way, the door panel can be stably supported, preventing the door panel from tilting and shaking.
[0034] The enclosure frame 1 has a railing or balustrade on at least one side, and a horizontal cantilever 2 is connected to the railing or balustrade. When the enclosure frame 1 has railings or balustrades on two or three sides in the circumferential direction, the horizontal cantilever 2 is connected to the railing or balustrade on the side opposite to the opening. The railing or balustrade used to fix the horizontal cantilever 2 on this side is called the positioning railing 11. That is, the enclosure frame 1 includes the positioning railing 11 and side rails provided on one or both sides of the positioning railing 11, forming a frame structure with openings on both sides or one side. The horizontal cantilever 2 is connected to the positioning railing 11.
[0035] On the frame 1, specifically on the positioning rail 11, there are multiple position markers that correspond one-to-one with the door panel support positions. Each position marker corresponds to a type of door panel support position. In this way, operators can intuitively and quickly obtain the support position corresponding to the door panel that needs to be stored, and quickly and accurately adjust the horizontal cantilever 2 into place, avoiding displacement errors that would affect efficiency.
[0036] The horizontal cantilever 2 can be fixed and adjusted in position using a moving mechanism mounted on the frame 1. For example, the positioning rail 11 is equipped with a horizontal sliding mechanism and a vertical sliding mechanism connected to the horizontal sliding mechanism. The horizontal cantilever 2 is connected to the vertical sliding mechanism. The horizontal sliding mechanism is positioned along the width direction of the positioning rail 11, and the vertical sliding mechanism is positioned along the height direction of the positioning rail 11. Both sliding mechanisms can be lead screw and slider assemblies. In this way, the horizontal cantilever 2 can be adjusted in both the horizontal and vertical directions, achieving adjustment of multiple support positions.
[0037] Alternatively, the frame 1 may have multiple connecting parts, and the horizontal cantilever 2 can be detachably connected to any one of these connecting parts. In one embodiment provided in this application, the frame 1 is provided with multiple hook-type connecting parts, and the horizontal cantilever 2 is hooked to the frame 1; thus, the horizontal cantilever 2 can be securely connected to the frame 1 and its position can be easily adjusted. Of course, in some other embodiments, the horizontal cantilever 2 can be connected to the frame 1 by fasteners such as bolts, and the frame 1 may have multiple bolt holes.
[0038] Specifically, as shown in the appendix Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this application provides a detailed description using the example of a horizontal cantilever 2 and a frame 1 being hooked together. The positioning rail 11 includes multiple horizontal bars 111 spaced apart along the height direction. The interval between each pair of adjacent horizontal bars 111 forms a connecting hole 112 into which a hook 23 extends. The horizontal bar 111 and the connecting hole 112 form a connecting part. The horizontal cantilever 2 has a hook 23. The horizontal cantilever 2 includes a main rod 21 and an end plate 22 connected to one end of the main rod 21. The end plate 22 is provided with a hook 23 for hooking the horizontal bar 111, and the end plate 22 is used to abut against the horizontal bar 111.
[0039] The crossbars 111 may be distributed throughout the entire positioning rail 11, or a local area of the positioning rail 11 may form a connecting area, with the crossbars 111 only distributed within the connecting area. The connecting area or the entire positioning rail 11 may also be provided with vertical reinforcing bars 113 to enhance the structural strength of the positioning rail 11 and improve the connection stability and deformation resistance of the horizontal cantilever 2.
[0040] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the transverse cantilever 2 also includes a reinforcing rib 25 located on one side of the main rod 21 and connecting the end plate 22 and the main rod 21; thus, the stability of the hook connection and the structural strength of the hook end of the main rod 21 can be enhanced.
[0041] In some embodiments, one end of the main rod 21 is provided with a hook 23, and the other end is provided with a stop portion protruding from the surface of the main rod 21. The stop portion can be a boss or a baffle. The stop portion, i.e., the boss or baffle, serves to stop the door panel and prevent the door panel from coming off the main rod 21.
[0042] To prevent the door panels from hitting the reinforcing ribs 25 on the main rod 21, or to fix or fiber-suspend multiple door panels on the main rod 21 and prevent multiple door panels from falling apart, the storage rack is also equipped with two blocking members arranged at intervals along the length of the horizontal cantilever 2; the two blocking members block or stop the multiple door panels arranged on the horizontal cantilever 2 from both ends, effectively preventing all the suspended door panels from falling apart.
[0043] At least one of the two blocking elements is movable; thus, the spacing between the two blocking elements can be adjusted to match the overall thickness of different numbers of door panels being suspended.
[0044] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, a limit baffle 24 is provided on the horizontal cantilever 2. The enclosure 1 includes two side rails located on both sides of the positioning rail 11. The side rails are equipped with a movable stop bar 14 and a locking structure for locking the movable stop bar 14. The movable stop bar 14 is movable along the length of the horizontal cantilever 2 and also along the suspension arrangement direction of the multiple door panels. Thus, the limit baffle 24 and the movable stop bar 14 form two blocking components. The movable stop bar 14 is connected to the side rail, and its stopping position is located near the opening side of the enclosure 1, facilitating movement by the operator.
[0045] In some embodiments, the side rail includes a fixed rod 13 and a guide rod 12, which are spaced apart and extend in the same direction as the transverse cantilever 2. The fixed rod 13 has multiple positioning holes 131. One end of a movable stop rod 14 is slidably fitted onto the guide rod 12, and the other end extends to the transverse cantilever 2. Thus, the movable stop rod 14 can both slide along the guide rod 12 and rotate relative to it. Simultaneously, the movable stop rod 14 has a insertion rod for inserting into any one of the positioning holes 131. The insertion rod and the multiple positioning holes 131 form a locking structure for locking the movable stop rod 14.
[0046] Rotating the movable stop lever 14 can disengage the insertion rod from the positioning hole 131. At this time, the movable stop lever 14 can slide along the guide rod 12 to move its position. After moving to the desired stop position, rotating the movable stop lever 14 will insert the insertion rod into the corresponding positioning hole 131, thus fixing the position of the movable stop lever 14 again.
[0047] The frame 1 includes four columns 15 distributed around the base 16. The two ends of the guide rod 12 and the fixing rod 13 are respectively connected to two columns 15 on the same side of the base 16 to form a side rail.
[0048] The top and bottom of the column 15 are provided with a stacking structure; for example, the bottom of the column 15 is provided with a base with a groove, and the top of the column 15 is provided with a top cap that is embedded in the groove; in this way, the storage rack can be stably stacked.
[0049] The base 16 is usually composed of crisscrossing rods or tubes, so a support net 17 can be laid on the base 16 to facilitate the operator's stepping on it.
[0050] The base 16 is provided with a socket for inserting transfer equipment; for example, a socket for inserting the forklift arm to facilitate transfer.
[0051] The base 16 has a clearance notch on the side facing the opening, so that when the equipment or personnel carrying the door panel are suspending the door panel, they can push or move the door panel toward the end of the horizontal cantilever 2 to suspend multiple door panels.
[0052] The basic principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this application are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of each embodiment of this application. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations. These details do not limit the application to the necessity of employing the aforementioned specific details for implementation.
[0053] The components and devices described in this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the accompanying drawings. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these components and devices can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the words “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.
[0054] It should also be noted that in the apparatus and equipment of this application, the components can be disassembled and / or reassembled. These disassemblies and / or reassemblies should be considered as equivalent solutions of this application.
[0055] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
[0056] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.
[0057] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A storage fixture, characterized in that, Suitable for storing perforated door panels, including storage racks; The storage rack includes a base (16), a frame (1) disposed on the base (16) and open on at least one side, and a horizontal cantilever (2) connected to the frame (1), the horizontal cantilever (2) being inserted into the hole of the door panel to support and suspend the door panel; The horizontal cantilever (2) is movably connected to the frame (1) via a moving mechanism, or the frame (1) is provided with multiple connecting parts, and the horizontal cantilever (2) can be detachably connected to any of the connecting parts to change the support position.
2. The storage fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, At least two horizontal cantilever arms (2) are arranged in the horizontal direction, and both horizontal cantilever arms (2) can be hooked and connected to any one of the connecting parts.
3. The storage fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple position markers corresponding to the door panel support positions are set on the frame (1).
4. The storage fixture as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The horizontal cantilever (2) has a hook (23), and the frame (1) includes a plurality of horizontal bars (111) spaced apart along the height direction. The interval between each two adjacent horizontal bars forms a connecting hole (112) into which the hook (23) extends. The horizontal bar (111) and the connecting hole (112) form the connecting part.
5. The storage fixture as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The horizontal cantilever (2) includes a main rod (21) and an end plate (22) connected to one end of the main rod (21). The end plate (22) is provided with a hook (23) for hooking the horizontal bar and the end plate (22) is used to abut against the horizontal bar.
6. The storage fixture as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The main rod (21) is provided with a stop portion protruding from the surface of the main rod (21) at one end away from the connecting part to prevent the door panel from coming off. And / or, the transverse cantilever (2) further includes a reinforcing rib (25) located on one side of the main rod (21) and connecting the end plate (22) and the main rod (21).
7. The storage fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage rack is also provided with two blocking members arranged at intervals along the length direction of the horizontal cantilever (2) to block multiple door panels arranged on the horizontal cantilever (2) from both ends; at least one of the two blocking members is movable to adjust the distance between the two blocking members.
8. The storage fixture as described in claim 7, characterized in that, A limit baffle (24) is provided on the horizontal cantilever (2), and a movable moving stop (14) and a locking structure for locking the moving stop (14) are provided on the frame (1); the limit baffle (24) and the moving stop (14) form two blocking components.
9. The storage fixture as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The enclosure (1) includes side rails located on both sides of the opening. The side rails include fixed rods (13) and guide rods (12) arranged at intervals and extending in the same direction as the horizontal cantilever (2). The fixed rods (13) have a plurality of positioning holes (131). One end of the movable stop (14) is slidably sleeved on the guide rod (12), and the other end extends to the horizontal cantilever (2). The movable stop (14) has a plug for inserting into any one of the positioning holes (131). The plug and the plurality of positioning holes (131) form the locking structure.
10. The storage fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) includes four columns (15) distributed circumferentially along the base (16), and the top and bottom of the columns (15) are provided with matching stacking structures. And / or, a support net (17) is laid on the base (16); And / or, the base (16) is provided with an insertion hole for the transfer device to be inserted; And / or, the base (16) has a clearance notch on the side facing the opening.