Special assembly tool for focusing hand wheel

By designing a special assembly fixture for the focusing handwheel, precise torque control is achieved by using a motor-driven gear and rack sliding mechanism. The clamping components are made of soft rubber, which solves the problems of unstable torque adjustment and poor wear resistance of hard chucks during assembly, thus improving assembly quality and efficiency.

CN224347288UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12NANJING HUANMEI OPTICAL TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING HUANMEI OPTICAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the lack of precise torque adjustment during the assembly of the focusing handwheel leads to unstable assembly quality, and the hard plastic chuck has poor wear resistance and short service life.

Method used

A special assembly tool for focusing handwheels was designed, which uses a controller, a clamping mechanism and a fixing mechanism. Precise torque control is achieved by the sliding of gears and racks driven by a motor. The clamping components are made of soft rubber to avoid damage, and the threaded rod drives the clamping block to achieve adjustable clamping.

🎯Benefits of technology

It enables precise torque control during assembly, improves the stability and consistency of assembly quality, adapts to the adjustment of different wheel models, and enhances assembly efficiency and tool versatility.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to focusing hand wheel technical field discloses a kind of special assembly tool of focusing hand wheel, including controller, the top wall of the controller is fixedly connected with connecting column, the top wall of connecting column is equipped with mounting groove, the top of mounting groove is provided with clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism is used to clamp focusing hand wheel, the bottom of the controller is provided with fixed mechanism, and the fixed mechanism is used to fix controller;The clamping mechanism includes motor one, and the inner bottom wall of mounting groove is fixedly connected in the motor one, and the output end of the motor one is fixedly connected with gear one.In the utility model, motor one is started, motor one drives gear one to rotate, and then makes rack slide on slide bar, rack synchronously moves sliding block one and claw, and wheel body is stably clamped, ensures that torque is accurately controlled, after reaching preset torque, motor one stops, eliminates artificial operation difference, and ensures that radar unit assembly quality is stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of focusing handwheel technology, and in particular to a special assembly tool for focusing handwheel. Background Technology

[0002] The focusing handwheel of a lidar system is a core component used to adjust the focal length of the transmitted and received beams. Its assembly accuracy directly affects the ranging accuracy, point cloud density, and overall performance of the lidar. The special assembly tooling for lidar focusing handwheels is a modular auxiliary assembly device specially designed for the special structure and assembly process requirements of lidar focusing handwheels. Through precise positioning, clamping, and calibration functions, this tooling ensures that the focusing handwheel meets the stringent standards of lidar for optical focusing accuracy, transmission smoothness, and environmental adaptability during the assembly process, while improving the efficiency and consistency of mass production.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese Patent Publication No. CN215373706U, which discloses a focusing handwheel and a sight, belonging to the field of sights. The focusing handwheel includes a handwheel body rotatably mounted on the sight. The sight includes a scope barrel and a positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism includes a positioning groove, a positioning pin, and an elastic element. The positioning groove is formed on the scope barrel and opens towards the side of the handwheel body. The elastic element is fixed on the side of the handwheel body near the scope barrel. The positioning pin is fixed at the end of the elastic element away from the handwheel body. The end face of the positioning pin away from the elastic element is arc-shaped and can be engaged in the positioning groove. The inner wall of the positioning groove is arc-shaped. The positioning pin and the elastic element are aligned with the 100-yard scale line on the handwheel body. This application solves the problem of inconvenience caused by the need for manual judgment to determine whether the focusing handwheel is accurately positioned when it needs to be returned to 100 yards. It has the effect of making it easier to judge the positioning status of the focusing handwheel. However, the lack of precise torque adjustment during assembly can lead to unstable assembly quality; and the hard plastic chuck has poor wear resistance and short service life. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a special assembly tool for focusing handwheels, which aims to improve the problems in the prior art where the lack of precise torque adjustment during the assembly process leads to unstable assembly quality; and the hard plastic chuck has poor wear resistance and short service life.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a special assembly tool for a focusing handwheel, comprising a controller, a connecting column fixedly connected to the top wall of the controller, an installation groove formed on the top wall of the connecting column, a clamping mechanism provided at the top of the installation groove for clamping the focusing handwheel, and a fixing mechanism provided at the bottom of the controller for fixing the controller; the clamping mechanism includes a motor, which is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the installation groove, a gear fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a disc fixedly connected to the top wall of the connecting column, multiple racks equidistantly meshing around the outer wall of the gear, multiple circular grooves equidistantly formed on the outer wall of the disc, multiple sliding rods fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular grooves, the racks slidably connected to the sliding rods, and a clamping assembly provided at the top of the connecting column.

[0006] Through the above technical solution: the controller is used to control the rotation direction of motor one, the clamping mechanism is used to clamp the focusing handwheel, the fixing mechanism is used to fix the controller, motor one drives gear one to rotate, and gear one drives the rack to slide on the slide rod.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The clamping assembly includes a slider, which is slidably connected to the top wall of the rack. The top wall of the disc is provided with a plurality of sliding grooves at equal intervals, which are slidably connected to the slider. The top wall of the slider is equipped with a claw.

[0009] Through the above technical solution: the rack drives the slider and the chuck to move synchronously towards the center in the slide groove, clamping the wheel body smoothly, firmly and without damage.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The fixing mechanism includes a base, which is located at the bottom of the controller. A threaded rod is rotatably connected to the upper part of the outer wall of the base. A clamping block is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod. Sliding grooves are provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom wall of the clamping block. Sliding blocks are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top wall of the base. The sliding grooves and sliding blocks are slidably connected. A drive assembly is provided at the bottom of the controller.

[0012] Through the above technical solution: the threaded rod drives the sliding groove 2 at the bottom of the clamping block to slide on the slider 2 at the top of the base, and the clamping or releasing controller is realized by controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the motor 2.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The drive assembly includes a second motor, which is fixedly connected to the inside left side of the base. A second gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, and a third gear is meshed with the top wall of the second gear. The third gear is fixedly connected to the left end of the outer wall of the threaded rod.

[0015] Through the above technical solution: motor two drives gear two to rotate, gear two drives gear three to rotate, and gear three drives the threaded rod to rotate.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The gear is rotatably connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the disk, and the slide rods are equidistantly arranged inside the disk.

[0018] Through the above technical solution: the disc provides a stable rotation fulcrum for gear one, ensuring that gear one maintains stable rotation under the drive of motor one, avoiding wobbling due to suspended rotation, thereby ensuring the smoothness of meshing transmission with rack; the equally spaced slides provide a radial sliding guide track for rack, ensuring the accuracy of radial movement of rack under the drive of gear one.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The threaded rod passes through the upper left side of the outer wall of the base, and the controller is located on the right side of the outer wall of the clamping block.

[0021] The above technical solution involves the threaded rod penetrating the base to transmit the power of gear three to the threaded rod, causing the threaded rod to rotate on the base; the controller is located on the right side of the clamping block to clamp the controller.

[0022] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0023] The top of the connecting column is provided with a wheel, which is located on an adjacent side of the outer wall of multiple claws.

[0024] The above technical solution involves placing the wheel on one side adjacent to multiple jaws so that the jaws can clamp the wheel simultaneously, preventing the wheel from shaking or deviating during assembly.

[0025] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0026] The controller has a display screen on the left side of its outer wall, and buttons are installed on the front side of the top wall of the display screen.

[0027] The above technical solution uses a display screen to show the set torque and buttons to control the motor to start or stop.

[0028] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0029] 1. In this utility model, the first motor is started, which drives the first gear to rotate, thereby causing the rack to slide on the slide bar. The rack moves the first slider and the chuck synchronously to smoothly clamp the wheel body, ensuring precise torque control. After the preset torque is reached, the first motor stops, eliminating the difference in manual operation, ensuring stable assembly quality of the radar unit, adapting to different wheel bodies or production rhythms, and improving assembly efficiency and quality consistency.

[0030] 2. In this utility model, the second starter motor drives the second and third gears, which in turn rotate the threaded rod and cause the clamping block to slide on the base. By controlling the direction of the second starter motor, the clamping block can be clamped or released by the controller. This allows the motor position to be adjusted according to the wheel size and position of different wind-measuring lidars, ensuring that the clamping center is precisely aligned with the installation axis. This adjustability significantly improves the versatility of the tool and adapts to product iteration and diversified assembly needs. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a front view of a special assembly tool for a focusing handwheel proposed in this utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a special assembly tool for a focusing handwheel proposed in this utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a partial structural exploded view of a special assembly tool for a focusing handwheel proposed in this utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of the assembly tooling for a focusing handwheel proposed in this utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a special assembly tool for a focusing handwheel proposed in this utility model.

[0036] Legend:

[0037] 1. Controller; 2. Connecting column; 3. Mounting slot; 4. Clamping mechanism; 401. Motor 1; 402. Gear 1; 403. Disc; 404. Rack; 405. Slide rod; 406. Circular groove; 407. Clamping assembly; 4071. Slider 1; 4072. Slide groove 1; 4073. Claw; 5. Fixing mechanism; 501. Base; 502. Threaded rod; 503. Clamping block; 504. Slide groove 2; 505. Slider 2; 506. Drive assembly; 5061. Motor 2; 5062. Gear 2; 5063. Gear 3; 6. Wheel body; 7. Display screen; 8. Button. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0039] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 An embodiment of this utility model provides a special assembly tool for a focusing handwheel, including a controller 1, which controls the rotation direction of a motor 401 and receives and processes real-time torque signals from a clamping mechanism 4 to perform torque closed-loop control. A connecting column 2 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the controller 1, and an installation groove 3 is provided on the top wall of the connecting column 2. A clamping mechanism 4 is provided at the top of the installation groove 3 for clamping the focusing handwheel. A fixing mechanism 5 is provided at the bottom of the controller 1 for fixing the controller 1.

[0040] The clamping mechanism 4 includes a motor 401, which is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting groove 3. A gear 402 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 401, and the motor 401 drives the gear 402 to rotate. A disc 403 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the connecting column 2. Multiple racks 404 are equidistantly meshed around the outer wall of the gear 402. Multiple circular grooves 406 are equidistantly opened on the outer wall of the disc 403. Multiple sliding rods 405 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular grooves 406. The racks 404 are slidably connected to the sliding rods 405. The gear 402 drives the racks 404 to move on the sliding rods 405. The top of the sliding connecting column 2 is provided with a clamping assembly 407. Gear 402 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the disc 403. Slide rods 405 are equidistantly arranged inside the disc 403. The disc 403 provides a stable rotation fulcrum for gear 402, ensuring that gear 402 maintains stable rotation under the drive of motor 401, avoiding wobbling due to suspended rotation, thereby ensuring the smoothness of meshing transmission with rack 404. The equidistantly arranged slide rods 405 provide a radial sliding guide track for rack 404, ensuring the accuracy of radial movement of rack 404 under the drive of gear 402.

[0041] The clamping assembly 407 includes a slider 4071, which is slidably connected to the top wall of the rack 404. The top wall of the disc 403 is provided with multiple grooves 4072 at equal intervals. The grooves 4072 are slidably connected to the slider 4071. The top wall of the slider 4071 is equipped with a claw 4073. The rack 404 drives the slider 4071 and the claw 4073 to move synchronously towards the center in the grooves 4072, clamping the wheel 6 smoothly, firmly and without damage. The claw 4073 is made of soft rubber, which has elasticity and cushioning. When clamping the wheel 6 of the wind-measuring lidar, it can effectively prevent scratches, indentations or deformations that may be caused by hard materials, especially protecting the plating or precision threads on the surface of the wheel 6.

[0042] Specifically, the clamping mechanism 4 is used to clamp the focusing handwheel, and the fixing mechanism 5 is used to fix the controller 1. After starting the motor 401, the motor 401 drives the gear 402 to rotate, which in turn drives the rack 404 to slide along the slide bar 405. The movement of the rack 404 causes the slider 4071 and the jaw 4073 to move synchronously towards the center within the slide groove 4072. The jaw 4073 is made of soft rubber, which has elasticity and cushioning properties and higher friction parameters, ensuring that the wheel 6 is firmly fixed within the jaw 4073 during the rotation installation process, thus guaranteeing... The reliable assembly of the wind-measuring radar focusing mechanism ensures that the wheel 6 is clamped smoothly, firmly, and without damage. This process ensures that the final torque of each wheel 6 is precisely controlled within the preset range. Once the torque reaches the set value, the system will immediately send a signal to the controller 1 to stop the motor 401, thereby eliminating the inconsistency of manual operation. This not only guarantees the stability and reliability of the assembly quality of all radar units, but also adapts to the requirements of different models of wheel 6 or different production cycles, significantly improving the assembly efficiency and quality consistency of the crosswind radar production line.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 The fixing mechanism 5 includes a base 501, which is located at the bottom of the controller 1. A threaded rod 502 is rotatably connected to the upper middle part of the outer wall of the base 501. A clamping block 503 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod 502. The bottom wall of the clamping block 503 has two sliding grooves 504 on both the front and rear sides. The top wall of the base 501 has two sliders 505 fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides. The sliding grooves 504 and the sliders 505 are slidably connected. The threaded rod 502 drives the sliding grooves 504 at the bottom of the clamping block 503 to slide on the sliders 505 at the top of the base 501. A drive assembly 506 is located at the bottom of the controller 1. The threaded rod 502 passes through the upper middle part of the left side of the outer wall of the base 501. The controller 1 is located on the right side of the outer wall of the clamping block 503. The threaded rod 502 passes through the base 501 to transmit the power of the gear 3 5063 to the threaded rod 502, causing the threaded rod 502 to rotate on the base 501. The controller 1 is located on the right side of the clamping block 503 to clamp the controller 1.

[0044] The drive assembly 506 includes a second motor 5061, which is fixedly connected to the inside left side of the base 501. A second gear 5062 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 5061. The second motor 5061 drives the second gear 5062 to rotate. A third gear 5063 is meshed with the top wall of the second gear 5062. The second gear 5062 drives the third gear 5063 to rotate. The third gear 5063 is fixedly connected to the left end of the outer wall of the threaded rod 502. The third gear 5063 drives the threaded rod 502 to rotate.

[0045] Specifically, motor 2 5061 is started, which drives gear 2 5062 to rotate, thereby transmitting power to gear 3 5063, causing it to rotate. Gear 3 5063 drives threaded rod 502 to rotate, and threaded rod 502 causes the sliding groove 2 504 at the bottom of clamping block 503 to slide on slider 2 505 at the top of base 501. By controlling the forward and reverse rotation of motor 2 5061, clamping or releasing of clamping block 503 onto controller 1 is achieved. This device can flexibly adjust the position of the motor on base 501 according to the size and installation position of the wheel 6 used by the wind-measuring lidar, and ensures that the clamping center is precisely aligned with the installation axis after locking. This adjustability significantly improves the versatility of the tool, enabling it to adapt to the diverse needs of wind-measuring lidar product iteration or assembly of different models.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A wheel 6 is provided on the top of the connecting column 2. The wheel 6 is located on the adjacent side of the outer wall of multiple jaws 4073. The wheel 6 is located on the adjacent side of multiple jaws 4073 so that the jaws 4073 can clamp the wheel 6 at the same time to prevent the wheel 6 from shaking or shifting during assembly. A display screen 7 is provided on the left side of the outer wall of the controller 1. The display screen 7 is used to display the set torque. A button 8 is installed on the front side of the top wall of the display screen 7. The button 8 is used to control the motor 401 to start or stop.

[0047] Specifically, the wheel body 6 is located on one side adjacent to multiple jaws 4073 so that the jaws 4073 can clamp the wheel body 6 simultaneously to prevent the wheel body 6 from shaking or shifting during assembly. The display screen 7 is used to display the set torque, and the button 8 is used to control the motor 401 to start or stop.

[0048] Working principle: Start motor 401, which drives gear 402 to rotate. Gear 402 drives rack 404 to slide on slide bar 405. Rack 404 drives slider 4071 and pawl 4073 to move synchronously towards the center in slide groove 4072, clamping wheel 6 smoothly, firmly and without damage. This ensures that the final torque of each wheel 6 is precisely controlled within the preset range. When the torque reaches the set value, a signal is immediately sent to controller 1 to stop motor 401, eliminating inconsistencies in manual operation and ensuring stable and reliable assembly quality of all radar units. It can adapt to different models of wheel 6 or different production cycle requirements, significantly improving the assembly efficiency and quality consistency of the crosswind radar production line.

[0049] Motor 2 5061 is started, which drives gear 2 5062 to rotate. Gear 2 5062 drives gear 3 5063 to rotate, which in turn drives threaded rod 502 to rotate. Threaded rod 502 drives the sliding groove 2 504 at the bottom of clamping block 503 to slide on slider 2 505 at the top of base 501. By controlling the forward and reverse rotation of motor 2 5061, clamping or releasing controller 1 can be achieved. The position of the motor on base 501 can be flexibly adjusted according to the size and installation position of the wheel 6 used by different models of wind-measuring lidar. After locking, it ensures that the clamping center is precisely aligned with the installation axis. This adjustability greatly enhances the versatility of the tool, enabling it to adapt to the diverse needs of wind-measuring lidar product iteration or assembly of different models.

[0050] 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 embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing 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 special assembly tooling for a focusing handwheel, comprising a controller (1), characterized in that: The top wall of the controller (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting column (2), and the top wall of the connecting column (2) is provided with an installation groove (3). The top of the installation groove (3) is provided with a clamping mechanism (4), which is used to clamp the focusing handwheel. The bottom of the controller (1) is provided with a fixing mechanism (5), which is used to fix the controller (1). The clamping mechanism (4) includes a motor (401), which is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting groove (3). A gear (402) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (401). A disc (403) is fixedly connected to the top wall of the connecting column (2). Multiple racks (404) are equidistantly meshed around the outer wall of the gear (402). Multiple circular grooves (406) are equidistantly opened on the outer wall of the disc (403). Multiple sliding rods (405) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular grooves (406). The racks (404) and sliding rods (405) are slidably connected. A clamping assembly (407) is provided on the top of the connecting column (2).

2. The special assembly tooling for a focusing handwheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (407) includes a slider (4071), which is slidably connected to the top wall of the rack (404). The top wall of the disc (403) is provided with a plurality of sliding grooves (4072) at equal intervals. The sliding grooves (4072) are slidably connected to the slider (4071). The top wall of the slider (4071) is equipped with a claw (4073).

3. The special assembly tooling for a focusing handwheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (5) includes a base (501), which is located at the bottom of the controller (1). A threaded rod (502) is rotatably connected to the upper part of the outer wall of the base (501). A clamping block (503) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod (502). A sliding groove (504) is provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom wall of the clamping block (503). A slider (505) is fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top wall of the base (501). The sliding groove (504) and the slider (505) are slidably connected. A drive assembly (506) is provided at the bottom of the controller (1).

4. The special assembly tooling for a focusing handwheel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly (506) includes a second motor (5061), which is fixedly connected to the inside left side of the base (501). The output end of the second motor (5061) is fixedly connected to a second gear (5062), and the top wall of the second gear (5062) is meshed with a third gear (5063). The third gear (5063) is fixedly connected to the left end of the outer wall of the threaded rod (502).

5. The special assembly tooling for a focusing handwheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gear (402) is rotatably connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the disk (403), and the slide rod (405) is equidistantly arranged inside the disk (403).

6. The special assembly tooling for a focusing handwheel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The threaded rod (502) passes through the upper left side of the outer wall of the base (501), and the controller (1) is located on the right side of the outer wall of the clamping block (503).

7. The special assembly tooling for a focusing handwheel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the connecting column (2) is provided with a wheel (6), which is located on the adjacent side of the outer wall of the multiple claws (4073).

8. The special assembly tooling for a focusing handwheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (1) has a display screen (7) on the left side of its outer wall, and a button (8) is installed on the front side of the top wall of the display screen (7).