A detection device for a unitary front subframe

CN224359172UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16JINGMEN HANGTE NON-FERROUS METAL CASTING CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JINGMEN HANGTE NON-FERROUS METAL CASTING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Technical Problem

Al-Si alloy subframes are prone to deformation during casting, placement, and subsequent heat treatment, resulting in poor surface finish, thin walls, and misaligned holes, which affects processing efficiency and cost.

Method used

A testing device was designed, comprising a fixed support positioning column, a quick-pressing clamp, a movable support positioning seat, and a go/no-go gauge. These components are used to accurately position and test the front subframe, ensuring that the machining allowance meets the requirements.

🎯Benefits of technology

Effectively detect the allowance in the machining area to ensure the quality of castings, improve machining efficiency, and reduce cost waste.

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Abstract

A detection device of an integrated front subframe, comprising a mobile correction table (1), a group of fixed support positioning columns (2) and a quick pressure clamp (3) for pressing the front subframe on the top of the mobile correction table (1), a movable support positioning seat (4) for Y-axis positioning of the front end frame of the front subframe, a profiled positioning support seat (5) for X-axis positioning of the front end frame of the front subframe, and a group of go-no-go gauges (6) for detecting the front subframe. The utility model has the advantages that: the product structure boss is used for positioning, the corrected product is detected by the go-no-go gauges of each machining point to check whether the product is corrected, and the machining allowance of the machining position is detected, so that the effectiveness of the correction process is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of casting straightening technology, specifically to a testing device for an integral front subframe. Background Technology

[0002] Lightweight chassis design is an inevitable choice for the country's development of new energy vehicles to reduce energy consumption and emissions. More and more automakers are choosing Al-Si alloy casting to manufacture subframes. Currently, Al-Si alloy subframes are mainly of two types: split and integral. Whether split or integral, castings are prone to deformation during casting, placement, and subsequent heat treatment, leading to issues such as thin walls, misaligned holes, and lack of luster during machining. This affects machining efficiency and wastes machining costs. Therefore, it is necessary to check the machining allowance of each machined part of the integral frame blank to ensure the quality of the casting. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned shortcomings by providing a detection device for an integral front subframe.

[0004] This utility model includes a movable straightening table, the top of which is provided with a set of fixed support positioning columns and quick-pressing clamps for pressing the front subframe, a movable support positioning seat for Y-axis positioning of the front subframe front frame, a conformal positioning support seat for X-axis positioning of the front subframe front frame, and a set of go and no-go gauges for inspecting the front subframe.

[0005] The bottom of the mobile orthopedic table is equipped with a pair of directional wheels and a pair of omnidirectional wheels.

[0006] There are three fixed support positioning columns and three quick-press clamps, located below and above the corresponding front subframe, respectively.

[0007] A side guide limit plate is provided on one side of the go / no-go gauge located below the two ram's horns.

[0008] The movable support positioning seat includes a positioning central axis and a movable positioning plate. The movable positioning plate has symmetrical positioning columns at both ends. The middle part of the movable positioning plate is rotatably connected to the positioning central axis. The movable orthopedic table is provided with a pair of limiting seats that cooperate with the outer sides of both ends of the movable positioning plate.

[0009] The conformal positioning support includes a base body and a tapered positioning pin. The bottom of the tapered positioning pin is provided with a guide post. The base body is provided with a guide post mounting hole, and a guide sleeve is provided in the guide post mounting hole. A telescopic spring is provided at the bottom of the guide post mounting hole. The tapered positioning pin is movably inserted into the base body through the cooperation of the guide post and the guide sleeve.

[0010] The go / no-go gauges located above and on the side of the front subframe are movably mounted on the mobile straightening table via hinged supports.

[0011] The advantages of this utility model are: positioning is achieved through product structure bosses, and the corrected product is checked for correctness by using go and no-go gauges at each processing point, and the processing allowance of the processing parts is checked to ensure the effectiveness of the correction process. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a fixed support positioning column structure.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable support positioning seat structure.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conformal positioning support structure.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the go / no-go gauge.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the detection state structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the utility model. Furthermore, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear in the description of this utility model, they are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] As shown in the attached drawings, the present invention includes a movable straightening table 1. The top of the movable straightening table 1 is provided with a set of fixed support positioning columns 2 and quick-pressing clamps 3 for pressing the front subframe, a movable support positioning seat 4 for Y-axis positioning of the front subframe, a conformal positioning support seat 5 for X-axis positioning of the front subframe, and a set of go and no-go gauges 6 for inspecting the front subframe.

[0023] The quick-pressing clamp 3 presses the front subframe downwards from the Z-axis direction, the movable support positioning seat 4 positions the side of the front subframe from the Y-axis direction, and the conformal positioning support seat 5 is located at the bottom of the front subframe, so it positions the front subframe in the X-axis direction. The above three components work together to position the shape of the front subframe.

[0024] After the front subframe is positioned, a set of six go / no-go gauges are used to check the deformation of each machining point to ensure the machining allowance.

[0025] The bottom of the mobile orthopedic table 1 is equipped with a pair of directional wheels and a pair of omnidirectional wheels. Each pair of omnidirectional wheels is equipped with a braking device, which can fix the table in place when braked.

[0026] Specifically, there are three fixed support positioning columns 2 and three quick-pressing clamps 3, located below and above the corresponding front subframe, respectively.

[0027] The fixed support positioning column 2 and the quick-pressing clamp 3 are distributed on three of the four corners of the front subframe, that is, one corner is fixed and the other corner is movable. After the front subframe is placed and fixed, it is convenient to check whether each point of the movable corner is within the machining allowance range.

[0028] Furthermore, a side guide limit plate 8 is provided on one side of the go / no-go gauge 6 located below the two steering knuckles. One side of the side guide limit plate 8 is inclined, which facilitates the smooth positioning of the two steering knuckles when the front subframe is placed downwards.

[0029] Preferably, the movable support positioning seat 4 includes a positioning central shaft 10 and a movable positioning plate 11. The two ends of the movable positioning plate 11 are symmetrically provided with positioning posts 12. The middle part of the movable positioning plate 11 is rotatably connected to the positioning central shaft 10. The movable orthopedic table 1 is provided with a pair of limiting seats 13 that cooperate with the outer sides of the two ends of the movable positioning plate 11.

[0030] The movable support positioning seat 4 is located at the front center of the front subframe. The movable positioning plate 11 can swing left and right on the positioning center axis 10. During positioning, the two positioning posts 12 can adjust their positions to fit against the side wall of the front end of the front subframe. The limiting seat 13 is used to limit the maximum swing angle of the movable positioning plate 11.

[0031] Preferably, the conformal positioning support 5 includes a base 15 and a tapered positioning pin 16. The tapered positioning pin 16 has a guide post at its bottom. The base 15 has a guide post mounting hole, and a guide sleeve 18 is provided in the guide post mounting hole. A telescopic spring 19 is provided at the bottom of the guide post mounting hole. The tapered positioning pin 16 is movably inserted into the base 15 through the guide post and the guide sleeve 18.

[0032] There is an inverted V-shaped fork at the bottom center of the front subframe. During positioning, a tapered locating pin 16 engages with the inverted V-shaped fork to center the front of the front subframe along the X-axis. The tapered locating pin 16 can extend and retract vertically, providing some clearance for quick positioning of the front subframe.

[0033] Furthermore, the go / no-go gauges 6 located above and on the side of the front subframe are movably mounted on the mobile orthotic table 1 via hinge supports 20.

[0034] The go / no-go gauge 6 located at the bottom of the front subframe is fixed, while the go / no-go gauges 6 located above and to the side of the front subframe are movable, allowing sufficient clearance for the front subframe during positioning. Specifically, during positioning, the go / no-go gauges 6 located above and to the side of the front subframe are all tilted to one side to provide installation space. After positioning, the go / no-go gauges 6 located above and to the side of the front subframe are manually reset, and the machining points on the top of the side of the front subframe are inspected.

Claims

1. A detection device for an integral front subframe, characterized in that... The device includes a movable straightening table (1), which is equipped with a set of fixed support positioning columns (2) and quick-pressing clamps (3) for pressing the front subframe, a movable support positioning seat (4) for Y-axis positioning of the front subframe, a conformal positioning support seat (5) for X-axis positioning of the front subframe, and a set of go and no-go gauges (6) for inspecting the front subframe.

2. The detection device for an integral front subframe according to claim 1, characterized in that... The bottom of the mobile orthopedic table (1) is equipped with a pair of directional wheels and a pair of universal wheels.

3. The detection device for an integral front subframe according to claim 1, characterized in that... There are three fixed support positioning columns (2) and three quick-pressing clamps (3), which are located below and above the corresponding front subframe, respectively.

4. The detection device for an integral front subframe according to claim 1, characterized in that... A side guide limit plate (8) is provided on one side of the go / no-go gauge (6) located below the two ram's horns.

5. The detection device for an integral front subframe according to claim 1, characterized in that... The movable support positioning seat (4) includes a positioning central shaft (10) and a movable positioning plate (11). The two ends of the movable positioning plate (11) are symmetrically provided with positioning columns (12). The middle part of the movable positioning plate (11) is rotatably connected to the positioning central shaft (10). The movable orthopedic table (1) is provided with a pair of limiting seats (13) that cooperate with the outer sides of the two ends of the movable positioning plate (11).

6. The detection device for an integral front subframe according to claim 1, characterized in that... The conformal positioning support (5) includes a base (15) and a tapered positioning pin (16). The tapered positioning pin (16) has a guide post at its bottom. The base (15) has a guide post mounting hole and a guide sleeve (18) in the guide post mounting hole. A telescopic spring (19) is provided at the bottom of the guide post mounting hole. The tapered positioning pin (16) is movably inserted into the base (15) through the guide post and the guide sleeve (18).

7. The detection device for an integral front subframe according to claim 1, characterized in that... The go / no-go gauges (6) located above and on the side of the front subframe are movably mounted on the mobile orthotic table (1) via hinge supports (20).