Flexible clamping device and machining apparatus

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of port equipment, and specifically discloses a flexible clamping device and processing equipment. The flexible clamping device of the application is used for clamping buffer clamp blocks of a trolley mechanism of port equipment, and comprises a lower cover provided with a plurality of first grooves for placing the buffer clamp blocks, and an upper cover used for detachably connecting to the lower cover to fix the buffer clamp blocks placed on the lower cover. The upper cover or the lower cover is provided with processing avoidance holes in one-to-one correspondence with the first grooves, and the processing avoidance holes are used for processing tools to pass through to process the buffer clamp blocks in the first grooves. The flexible clamping device of the application does not need to mark the buffer clamp blocks, can quickly and stably clamp a plurality of buffer clamp blocks, improves processing precision, production efficiency and product quality, realizes batch flexible production and processing of the buffer clamp blocks, and reduces resource waste.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the processing of buffer clamps for trolley mechanisms of port equipment, specifically to a flexible clamping device and processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Buffers are widely used in the trolley mechanisms of port equipment, and buffer clamps are an important component of these buffers. Buffer clamps are characterized by their compact structure, high standardization, and ball-head design. They are used to limit the movement of the elastic wire rope ends of the buffer. It is necessary to machine connecting holes and threaded holes on the buffer clamps to mate with the ends of the elastic wire ropes, and then use screws to fix the ends of the elastic wire ropes through the threaded holes. However, the traditional method for machining the threaded holes in buffer clamps involves manually marking lines on the buffer clamps and then machining the threaded holes using drilling and tapping equipment—a discrete, piece-by-piece process. Manual marking and positioning of individual workpieces leads to extended process cycles, and significant human error directly affects the positional accuracy of the holes. In mass production, it is difficult to balance processing efficiency and product quality. Furthermore, the repetitive clamping and positioning of workpieces is inconvenient, labor-intensive, and results in a low percentage of effective processing time for the equipment, leading to low efficiency and resource waste. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a flexible clamping device and processing equipment that eliminates the need for scribing the buffer clamps, enabling the rapid and stable clamping of multiple buffer clamps, improving processing accuracy, production efficiency, and product quality, and achieving flexible mass production of buffer clamps while reducing resource waste.

[0004] To solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, a flexible clamping device is provided for clamping buffer blocks of a trolley mechanism of port equipment, comprising: a lower cover having a plurality of first grooves for placing buffer blocks; and an upper cover for being detachably connected to the lower cover to fix each buffer block placed on the lower cover; wherein the upper cover or the lower cover is provided with machining clearance holes corresponding to and communicating with the first grooves, the machining clearance holes being used for machining tools to pass through to machine the buffer blocks in the first grooves.

[0006] In one possible implementation of the first aspect described above, the lower cover is provided with a first connecting through hole, and the upper cover is provided with a second connecting through hole corresponding to the first connecting through hole. A first fastener passes through the first connecting through hole and the second connecting through hole to connect the upper cover and the lower cover.

[0007] In one possible implementation of the first aspect described above, there are multiple first grooves and they are divided into two groups symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the lower cover. Each group of first grooves includes multiple first grooves arranged sequentially along the length direction of the lower cover. The first connecting through hole is located between the two groups of first grooves and is an elongated hole extending along the length direction of the lower cover.

[0008] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the upper cover is provided with a second groove corresponding to the first groove. Each second groove cooperates with its corresponding first groove to form a clamping area for the clamping buffer block. There are multiple second grooves, which are divided into two groups symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the upper cover. The second connecting through hole is located between the two groups of second grooves. The second connecting through hole is an elongated hole extending along the length direction of the upper cover.

[0009] In one possible implementation of the first aspect described above, the end of each first groove near the first connecting through hole is closed and the end away from the first connecting through hole is connected to the outside of the lower cover; the end of each second groove near the second connecting through hole is closed and the end away from the second connecting through hole is connected to the outside of the upper cover.

[0010] In one possible implementation of the first aspect described above, the upper or lower cover is provided with locking members that correspond one-to-one with the first grooves, each locking member being used to lock the buffer clamp in its corresponding first groove.

[0011] In one possible implementation of the first aspect above, the flexible clamping device of this application further includes: a base, on which two supports are symmetrically arranged, a lower cover is located between the two supports, and connecting seats are respectively provided at both ends of the lower cover in the length direction, each connecting seat being hinged to its corresponding support; wherein, each processing clearance hole is provided on the lower cover, each locking element is provided on the upper cover, and each connecting seat is detachably connected to the lower cover.

[0012] In one possible implementation of the first aspect described above, each bracket is hinged to its corresponding connecting seat via a rotating shaft. Each bracket is provided with a first locking mechanism for engaging with the connecting seat, a third connecting through hole for the rotating shaft to pass through, and a second locking mechanism for engaging with the rotating shaft. The connecting seat is provided with a bearing for engaging with the rotating shaft.

[0013] In one possible implementation of the first aspect described above, the first locking mechanism is a positioning pin, and the connecting seat is provided with a positioning hole that cooperates with the positioning pin.

[0014] In one possible implementation of the first aspect above, the second locking mechanism is a pressure plate, which presses and locks the end of the rotating shaft away from the connecting seat. The end of the rotating shaft away from the connecting seat is provided with a protrusion, and the second locking mechanism is provided with a third groove that cooperates with the protrusion.

[0015] In one possible implementation of the first aspect described above, a mounting slot is provided on the base for mounting thereon.

[0016] According to a second aspect of this application, a processing apparatus is provided for processing buffer clamps of trolley mechanisms of port equipment, including the flexible clamping device described in the first aspect.

[0017] The above-mentioned technical solution of this application has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0018] According to the flexible clamping device of this application, the buffer clamps to be processed are sequentially positioned in the first grooves of the lower cover, and then the upper cover is detachably connected to the lower cover, so that the upper cover presses and fixes each buffer clamp. Then, the processing tool of the processing equipment passes through the processing avoidance hole to process the threaded hole of the buffer clamp. Thus, the flexible clamping device of this application, through the cooperation of the lower cover and the upper cover, can quickly and stably clamp multiple buffer clamps at one time, without the need to scribing the buffer clamps. The operation is simple and quick, saving time, reducing labor intensity, avoiding the influence of human error, improving processing accuracy, production efficiency and product quality, realizing the flexible batch production of buffer clamps, with a high processing time ratio of the equipment, and reducing resource waste.

[0019] In addition, unless otherwise specified in the technical solution of this application, the technical solution can be implemented by conventional means in the field. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a flexible clamping device according to one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a flexible clamping device for removing the top cover according to one embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible clamping device according to one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a front view schematic diagram of a flexible clamping device according to one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 5 For this application Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0026] Explanation of the labels in the attached drawings:

[0027] Lower cover 100; First groove 101; First connecting through hole 102;

[0028] Top cover 200; Second connecting through hole 201;

[0029] Machining clearance holes 300;

[0030] First fastener 400;

[0031] Locking component 500;

[0032] Base 600; bracket 601; pivot 602; first locking mechanism 603; second locking mechanism 604; second fastener 605; protrusion 606; mounting groove 607;

[0033] Connector 700; Bearing 701;

[0034] Buffer clip 800. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application, and are used merely to explain this application and are not intended to limit it. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "both ends," "both sides," "bottom," and "top," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the elements referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "upper-level," "lower-level," "main," and "secondary," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and can be simply used to more clearly distinguish different components, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] See Figures 1-3 The diagram schematically illustrates a flexible clamping device according to an embodiment of this application, primarily used for the rapid and stable clamping of a buffer clamp 800 of a trolley mechanism in port equipment. The flexible clamping device of this application may include an upper cover 200 and a lower cover 100.

[0039] The lower cover 100 is provided with a plurality of first grooves 101 for placing the buffer clamps 800. The upper cover 200 is detachably connected to the lower cover 100 to fix the buffer clamps 800 placed on the lower cover 100. The upper cover 200 or the lower cover 100 is provided with machining clearance holes 300 that correspond one-to-one with the first grooves 101. The machining clearance holes 300 are used for machining tools to pass through in order to machine the buffer clamps 800 in the first grooves 101.

[0040] For example, each processing clearance hole 300 is provided on the lower cover 100. First, the buffer clamping blocks 800 to be processed are sequentially positioned in each of the first grooves 101 of the lower cover 100. Then, the upper cover 200 is detachably connected to the lower cover 100, so that the upper cover 200 presses and fixes each buffer clamping block 800. Then, the lower cover 100 of the flexible clamping device is installed facing upward on the corresponding processing equipment. Then, the processing tool of the processing equipment sequentially passes through each processing clearance hole 300 to perform thread hole processing on each buffer clamping block 800, thereby realizing the batch flexible production processing of the buffer clamping blocks 800.

[0041] Therefore, the flexible clamping device of this application, through the cooperation of the lower cover 100 and the upper cover 200, can quickly and stably clamp multiple buffer clamps 800 at one time without the need to scribing the buffer clamps 800. The operation is simple and quick, saving time, reducing labor intensity, avoiding the impact of human error, improving processing accuracy, production efficiency and product quality, realizing the flexible batch production of buffer clamps 800, with a high proportion of processing time for the equipment, and reducing resource waste.

[0042] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1-3As shown, the lower cover 100 is provided with a first connecting through hole 102, and the upper cover 200 is provided with a second connecting through hole 201 corresponding to the first connecting through hole 102. A first fastener 400 passes through the first connecting through hole 102 and the second connecting through hole 201 to connect the upper cover 200 and the lower cover 100. The first fastener 400 can be one, two, or more, and can be bolts or other suitable fasteners. This makes operation more convenient, and the device can also be installed on the processing platform of a processing equipment using the first fastener 400, improving the adaptability and flexibility of the device.

[0043] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 As shown, there are multiple first grooves 101, which are divided into two groups symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the lower cover 100. Each group of first grooves 101 includes multiple first grooves 101 arranged sequentially along the length direction of the lower cover 100. The first connecting through hole 102 is located between the two groups of first grooves 101 and is an elongated hole extending along the length direction of the lower cover 100. This results in a more compact structure and improves the utilization rate of the lower cover 100.

[0044] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the upper cover 200 is provided with second grooves (not shown in the figure) that correspond one-to-one with the first groove 101. Each second groove cooperates with its corresponding first groove 101 to form a clamping area for clamping the buffer clamp 800. As a result, the structure is more compact, the volume is reduced, and the buffer clamp 800 can be better fixed.

[0045] Furthermore, there are multiple second grooves, which are divided into two groups symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the upper cover 200. Each group of second grooves includes multiple second grooves arranged sequentially along the length direction of the upper cover 200. The second connecting through hole 201 is located between the two groups of second grooves and is an elongated hole extending along the length direction of the upper cover 200. As a result, the structure is more compact and the utilization rate of the upper cover 200 is improved.

[0046] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 , 3 As shown, each first groove 101 is closed at one end near the first connecting through hole 102 and connected to the outside of the lower cover 100 at the other end away from the first connecting through hole 102. Correspondingly, each second groove is closed at one end near the second connecting through hole 201 and connected to the outside of the upper cover 200 at the other end. This further reduces the volume of the upper cover 200 and the lower cover 100, improves their utilization rate, and facilitates their processing.

[0047] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 , 4 As shown, the upper cover 200 is provided with locking members 500 corresponding one-to-one with the first grooves 101. Each locking member 500 is used to lock the buffer clamp 800 in its corresponding first groove 101. The locking member 500 can be a set screw or other suitable locking fastener. Thus, by locking the buffer clamp 800 in the first groove 101 with the locking member 500, the buffer clamp 800 is ensured to be more stable, facilitating better processing of the buffer clamp 800. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that, depending on the specific circumstances, the locking member 500 can also be provided on the lower cover 100.

[0048] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1-4 As shown, the flexible clamping device of this application also includes a base 600, on which two supports 601 are symmetrically arranged. A lower cover 100 is located between the two supports 601. Connecting seats 700 are respectively provided at both ends of the lower cover 100 along its length. Each connecting seat 700 is hinged to its corresponding support 601. The support 601 can be a support plate structure. Each machining clearance hole 300 is provided on the lower cover 100, and each locking element 500 is provided on the upper cover 200. Each connecting seat 700 is detachably connected to the lower cover 100.

[0049] Specifically, the base 600 is installed on the mounting platform of the processing equipment. First, the upper cover 200 is removed and the first grooves 101 of the lower cover 100 are facing upwards. The buffer clamps 800 to be processed are sequentially positioned in the first grooves 101 of the lower cover 100. Then, the upper cover 200 is installed on the lower cover 100 by the first fastener 400. The second groove of the upper cover 200 and the first groove 101 of the lower cover 100 are matched one-to-one to clamp and fix each buffer clamp 800. Then, the buffer clamps 800 are further locked by the locking parts 500 on the upper cover 200. Then, the upper cover 200 and the lower cover 100 are rotated 180° as a whole so that the upper cover 200 is below the lower cover 100. Then, the processing tool of the processing equipment sequentially passes through the processing clearance holes 300 to perform threaded hole processing on each buffer clamp 800, thereby realizing the batch flexible production processing of the buffer clamps 800. Therefore, depending on the situation, the base 600 can be installed on the mounting platform of the processing equipment and the lower cover 100 can be rotatably connected to the two supports 601 of the base 600 for operation. Alternatively, the lower cover 100 can be connected to the upper cover 200 and directly installed on the processing platform of the processing equipment for operation. This improves the adaptability and flexibility of the device, facilitates better batch flexible processing of the buffer clamp 800, and improves production efficiency.

[0050] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2-5 As shown, each bracket 601 is hinged to its corresponding connecting seat 700 via a rotating shaft 602. Each bracket 601 is provided with a first locking mechanism 603 for engaging with the connecting seat 700, a third connecting through hole (not shown in the figure) for the rotating shaft 602 to pass through, and a second locking mechanism 604 for engaging with the rotating shaft 602. The connecting seat 700 is provided with a bearing 701 that engages with the rotating shaft 602. The connecting seat 700 and the lower cover 100 can be connected by fasteners such as screws. The connecting seat 700 can be provided with a hole for accommodating the bearing 701. The rotating shaft 602 can be provided with a step or shoulder structure that engages with the inner ring of the bearing 701. Therefore, by locking the rotating shaft 602 through the second locking mechanism 604, the rotating shaft 602 becomes more stable, ensuring that the lower cover 100 and the two connecting seats 700 rotate better. Moreover, after the lower cover 100 rotates to the required position, the lower cover 100 is locked by the first locking mechanism 603 to prevent the lower cover 100 from shaking, which facilitates the placement of the buffer clamp 800 on the lower cover 100 and the processing of the buffer clamp 800, thereby improving processing accuracy and production efficiency.

[0051] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the first locking mechanism 603 is a positioning pin, and the connecting seat 700 is provided with a positioning hole (not shown in the figure) that cooperates with the positioning pin. For example, each bracket 601 has two positioning pins symmetrically arranged in the horizontal direction, and each connecting seat 700 has two corresponding positioning holes. When the buffer clamp 800 is placed on the lower cover 100, each positioning pin is inserted into its corresponding positioning hole to lock it, keeping the lower cover 100 stable. When the upper cover 200 is connected to the lower cover 100 and it is necessary to flip the lower cover 100, each positioning pin is pulled out from its positioning hole, the lower cover 100, the upper cover 200, and the two connecting seats 700 are flipped 180°, and then each positioning pin is inserted into its corresponding positioning hole to lock it. Therefore, the structure is simple, and the operation is more convenient and faster.

[0052] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 As shown, the second locking mechanism 604 is a pressure plate. The second locking mechanism 604 presses and locks the end of the rotating shaft 602 away from the connecting seat 700. The pressure plate can be mounted on the bracket 601 using screws or other second fasteners 605. A protrusion 606 may also be provided at the end of the rotating shaft 602 away from the connecting seat 700, and a third groove (not shown in the figure) is provided on the second locking mechanism 604 to cooperate with the protrusion 606. This facilitates better locking of the end of the rotating shaft 602 away from the connecting seat 700, ensuring the structural stability of the rotating shaft 602. Furthermore, the cooperation between the protrusion 606 and the third groove results in a more compact and robust structure, leading to higher safety and reliability.

[0053] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the base 600 is provided with a mounting groove 607 for mounting the base 600. The mounting groove 607 can be a U-shaped groove, through which fasteners such as bolts can pass to mount the base 600 onto the processing platform of the processing equipment. This results in a simple structure and more convenient and faster operation.

[0054] According to an embodiment of this application, a processing device is also provided, mainly used for machining threaded holes in the buffer clamping block 800 of the trolley mechanism of port equipment. The processing device of this application includes the aforementioned flexible clamping device. Furthermore, the processing device of this application also includes processing tools, a drive device, and other devices. These other devices can be corresponding devices found in existing processing equipment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0055] Based on the various embodiments of this application described above, in the absence of explicit denial or conflict, the technical features of one embodiment may be advantageously combined with one or more other embodiments.

[0056] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this application, used only to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit it. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or substitutions based on the above descriptions without departing from the inventive concept of this application, and all such improvements and substitutions should fall within the protection scope of this application. In this case, all details can be replaced with equivalent elements, and materials, shapes, and sizes can also be arbitrary.

Claims

1. A flexible clamping device, characterized in that, The buffer clamps for the trolley mechanism used to clamp port equipment include: The lower cover is provided with multiple first grooves for placing the buffer clamp blocks; The upper cover is detachably connected to the lower cover to secure the various buffer clips placed on the lower cover; The upper cover or the lower cover is provided with machining clearance holes that correspond one-to-one with the first groove. The machining clearance holes are used for machining tools to pass through in order to machine the buffer clamp block in the first groove.

2. The flexible clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower cover is provided with a first connecting through hole, and the upper cover is provided with a second connecting through hole corresponding to the first connecting through hole. A first fastener passes through the first connecting through hole and the second connecting through hole to connect the upper cover and the lower cover.

3. The flexible clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first groove is multiple and divided into two groups symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the lower cover. Each group of the first grooves includes multiple first grooves arranged sequentially along the length direction of the lower cover. The first connecting through hole is located between the two groups of the first grooves and is an elongated hole extending along the length direction of the lower cover.

4. The flexible clamping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper cover is provided with a second groove that corresponds one-to-one with the first groove. Each second groove cooperates with its corresponding first groove to form a clamping area for clamping the buffer block. There are multiple second grooves, which are divided into two groups symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the upper cover. The second connecting through hole is located between the two groups of second grooves. The second connecting through hole is an elongated hole extending along the length direction of the upper cover.

5. The flexible clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the first grooves is closed at one end near the first connecting through hole and connected to the outside of the lower cover at the other end away from the first connecting through hole; Each of the second grooves is closed at one end near the second connecting through hole and communicates with the outside of the top cover at the other end away from the second connecting through hole.

6. The flexible clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover or the lower cover is provided with locking members that correspond one-to-one with the first groove, and each locking member is used to lock the buffer clamp in its corresponding first groove.

7. The flexible clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A base, on which two supports are symmetrically arranged, and a lower cover is located between the two supports. Connecting seats are respectively provided at both ends of the lower cover along its length, and each connecting seat is hinged to its corresponding support. The aforementioned processing clearance holes are provided on the lower cover, the aforementioned locking elements are provided on the upper cover, and each of the aforementioned connecting seats is detachably connected to the lower cover.

8. The flexible clamping device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each bracket is hinged to its corresponding connecting seat via a rotating shaft. Each bracket is provided with a first locking mechanism for engaging with the connecting seat, a third connecting through hole for the rotating shaft to pass through, and a second locking mechanism for engaging with the rotating shaft. The connecting seat is provided with a bearing that engages with the rotating shaft.

9. The flexible clamping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first locking mechanism is a positioning pin, and the connecting seat is provided with a positioning hole that cooperates with the positioning pin; The second locking mechanism is a pressure plate. The second locking mechanism presses and locks the end of the rotating shaft away from the connecting seat. The end of the rotating shaft away from the connecting seat is provided with a protrusion. The second locking mechanism is provided with a third groove that cooperates with the protrusion. The base is provided with a mounting slot for mounting the device.

10. A processing device, characterized in that, The buffer clamp for the trolley mechanism used for processing port equipment includes the flexible clamping device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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