Steel wire rope length range detection tool
By designing a steel wire rope length range detection fixture with a drive ring and combined structure, the problem of insufficient adaptability of existing detection fixtures was solved, enabling flexible guidance and fine adjustment of automotive flexible shafts of different diameters, thereby improving detection efficiency and stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MEFLEX CONTROL SYST (JIAXING) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing testing fixtures are not suitable for testing automotive flexible shafts of different specifications and diameters. They require the replacement of guide sleeves, which is cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, thus limiting the versatility of the fixtures.
A wire rope length range detection fixture was designed. It can drive multiple connecting plates to move simultaneously through a drive ring without changing the guide sleeve, thus enabling the guidance of automotive flexible shafts of different diameters. The fixture includes a combination structure of guide sleeve, connecting tube, connecting column, connecting plate, ball bearings and drive ring.
It improves the practicality of the testing fixture, can flexibly adapt to automotive flexible shafts of different diameters, simplifies the operation process, saves time and manpower, and enhances stability and fine adjustment capabilities.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a testing fixture, specifically a steel wire rope length range testing fixture, belonging to the technical field of length range testing fixtures. Background Technology
[0002] In the automotive manufacturing industry, the flexible shaft of a sunroof is the core component responsible for transmitting power in the sunroof opening and closing system. It typically uses multiple strands of steel wire rope as a load-bearing skeleton, with an outer layer wrapped in wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant plastic or metal tubing. This combination of high strength and tensile strength of the steel wire rope ensures the stability of power transmission while reducing friction and noise through the outer structure. This allows the sunroof to open and close smoothly. In the injection molding process of producing automotive flexible shafts, length inspection is a key step in ensuring product quality and directly affects the smooth progress of subsequent processing steps.
[0003] However, existing testing fixtures are not suitable for testing automotive flexible shafts of different specifications and diameters. When dealing with different models of flexible shafts, different guide sleeves usually need to be replaced, which is not only cumbersome and time-consuming, but also limits the versatility of the fixtures, resulting in low practicality. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a wire rope length range detection fixture to solve the above problems. It can drive multiple connecting plates to move simultaneously through the drive ring, and can guide automotive flexible shafts of different diameters without replacing the guide sleeve, thus improving practicality.
[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: a wire rope length range detection fixture includes a mounting main board, an inlet block mounted on the mounting main board, an adjustment structure provided on the inlet block, the adjustment structure including a guide sleeve, a guide sleeve mounted on the inlet block, a connecting pipe fixedly connected to the guide sleeve, a plurality of connecting posts slidably connected to the connecting pipe, a connecting plate fixedly connected to the connecting posts, ball bearings slidably connected to the connecting posts, and a drive ring slidably connected to the guide sleeve, the ball bearings and the drive ring engaging in rolling cooperation.
[0006] Preferably, the drive ring is fixed by a fixing structure, the fixing structure including an adjusting rod, the adjusting rod being fixedly connected to the drive ring, and the adjusting rod being slidably connected to the guide sleeve.
[0007] Preferably, an adjusting block is slidably connected to the guide sleeve, the adjusting rod is slidably connected to the adjusting block, and a limit block is slidably connected to the adjusting rod.
[0008] Preferably, the adjusting block is provided with multiple limiting grooves, and the limiting block engages with one of the limiting grooves.
[0009] Preferably, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the limiting block, and the connecting rod is slidably connected to the adjusting rod.
[0010] Preferably, a pressing block is fixedly connected to the connecting rod, and the pressing block is slidably connected to the adjusting rod.
[0011] Preferably, a guide frame is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve, the adjusting block is slidably connected to the guide frame, a first lead screw is threadedly connected to the guide frame, the adjusting block is threadedly connected to the first lead screw, a guide shaft is fixedly connected to the guide frame, the adjusting block is slidably connected to the guide shaft, and a first spring is fixedly connected between the connecting rod and the adjusting rod.
[0012] Preferably, the connecting plate is guided by a guide structure, the guide structure including a guide plate, the guide plate being fixedly connected to the connecting plate, the mounting plate being fixedly connected to the guide plate, the mounting ring being fixedly connected to the guide sleeve, and a second spring being fixedly connected between the mounting plate and the mounting ring.
[0013] Preferably, the guide block is provided with a rolling structure, the rolling structure includes a slide block, the slide block is slidably connected to the guide block, the slide block is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a guide wheel, and the guide block is rotatably connected to a second lead screw, the second lead screw being rotatably connected to the slide block.
[0014] Preferably, a mounting base is mounted on the mounting motherboard, a fixing base is mounted on the mounting base, a top post is slidably connected to the fixing base, a bolt is threadedly connected to the top post, and a third spring is installed between the bolt and the mounting base.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: An inlet block is installed on the mounting motherboard, the inlet block is provided with an adjustment structure, a guide sleeve is installed on the inlet block, a connecting tube is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve, multiple connecting posts are slidably connected to the connecting tube, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the connecting post, a ball is slidably connected to the connecting post, and a drive ring is slidably connected to the guide sleeve. The ball and the drive ring roll in cooperation, and multiple connecting plates can be driven to move simultaneously through the drive ring. Without replacing the guide sleeve, it can guide automotive flexible shafts of different diameters, thus improving practicality. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of the structure of part A.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the inlet block and the mounting motherboard of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of the structure of section B.
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the guide sleeve and the inlet block of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows an enlarged view of section C.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Mounting motherboard; 2. Inlet block; 3. Adjustment structure; 301. Guide sleeve; 302. Connecting pipe; 303. Connecting column; 304. Connecting plate; 305. Ball bearing; 306. Drive ring; 4. Fixing structure; 401. Adjusting rod; 402. Adjusting block; 403. Guide frame; 404. Limiting block; 405. Limiting groove; 406. Connecting rod; 407. First spring; 408. Pressing block; 409. First lead screw; 410. Guide shaft; 5. Guide structure; 501. Guide plate; 502. Mounting plate; 503. Mounting ring; 504. Second spring; 6. Rolling structure; 601. Slide; 602. Rotating shaft; 603. Guide wheel; 604. Second lead screw; 7. Fixing seat; 8. Top column; 9. Bolt; 10. Third spring; 11. Mounting seat; 12. Contact piece. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. 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.
[0024] Please see Figures 1-6 As shown, a wire rope length range detection fixture includes a mounting main board 1, an inlet block 2 mounted on the mounting main board 1, an adjustment structure 3 on the inlet block 2, and a guide sleeve 301 mounted on the inlet block 2. A connecting pipe 302 is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve 301, and multiple connecting posts 303 are slidably connected to the connecting pipe 302. A connecting plate 304 is fixedly connected to the connecting posts 303, and ball bearings 305 are rotatably connected to the connecting posts 303. A drive ring 306 is slidably connected to the guide sleeve 301, and the ball bearings 305 and the drive ring 306 are in rolling engagement.
[0025] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the driving ring 306 is fixed by a fixing structure 4. The fixing structure 4 includes an adjusting rod 401. The adjusting rod 401 is fixedly connected to the driving ring 306. The adjusting rod 401 is slidably connected to the guide sleeve 301. An adjusting block 402 is slidably connected to the guide sleeve 301. The adjusting rod 401 is slidably connected to the adjusting block 402. A limiting block 404 is slidably connected to the adjusting rod 401. The adjusting block 402 is provided with multiple limiting grooves 405. The limiting block 404 engages with one of the limiting grooves 405. The engagement of the limiting block 404 with the adjusting block 402 facilitates the fixing of the sliding adjusting rod 401, enhances stability, and facilitates quick adjustment. A connecting rod 406 is fixedly connected to the limiting block 404. The connecting rod 406 is slidably connected to the adjusting rod 401. A pressing block 408 is fixedly connected, and the pressing block 408 is slidably connected to the adjusting rod 401. A guide frame 403 is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve 301, and the adjusting block 402 is slidably connected to the guide frame 403. A first lead screw 409 is threadedly connected to the guide frame 403, and the adjusting block 402 is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 409. A guide shaft 410 is fixedly connected to the guide frame 403. When fine adjustment is required, the first lead screw 409 is rotated by a rotating block on the first lead screw 409. When the first lead screw 409 rotates, the adjusting block 402 is threadedly driven to slide on the guide frame 403. When the adjusting block 402 slides, it slides smoothly through the guide shaft 410, thereby driving the adjusting rod 401 to move, so as to achieve further fine adjustment. The adjusting block 402 is slidably connected to the guide shaft 410, and a first spring 407 is fixedly connected between the connecting rod 406 and the adjusting rod 401.
[0026] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the connecting plate 304 is guided by the guide structure 5, which includes a guide plate 501. The guide plate 501 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 304. When the connecting plate 304 moves, it will drive the guide plate 501 to move. The guide plate 501 drives the mounting plate 502 to slide on the mounting ring 503, causing the second spring 504 to contract. The inclined design of the guide plate 501 can guide the flexible shaft. The mounting plate 502 is fixedly connected to the guide plate 501. The mounting ring 503 is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve 301. The second spring 504 is fixedly connected between the mounting plate 502 and the mounting ring 503.
[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the guide block 2 is provided with a rolling structure 6, the rolling structure 6 includes a slide block 601, the slide block 2 is slidably connected to the slide block 2, the slide block 601 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 602, the rotating shaft 602 is fixedly connected to the guide wheel 603, the guide block 2 is rotatably connected to the second lead screw 604, the second lead screw 604 is rotatably connected to the slide block 601, the second lead screw 604 can be driven to rotate by the rotating block on the second lead screw 604, when the second lead screw 604 rotates, the slide block 601 is driven to move by the thread, thereby adjusting the position of the guide wheel 603, so as to guide the flexible shafts of different diameters. The mounting main board 1 is equipped with a mounting base 11, the mounting base 11 is equipped with a fixing base 7, the fixing base 7 is slidably connected to the top column 8, the top column 8 is threadedly connected to the bolt 9, and a third spring 10 is installed between the bolt 9 and the mounting base 11.
[0028] In use, when measuring the automotive flexible shaft, the flexible shaft is first guided by the guide wheel 603, and multiple connecting plates 304 also assist in the guidance. When the end of the automotive flexible shaft abuts the bolt 9, the top column 8 moves accordingly. At the same time, the third spring 10 contracts, and the top column 8 and the fixed seat 7 are displaced. The contact piece 12 (on / off type PNP contactor) installed on the top column 8 and the mounting hole at the end of the mounting seat 11 can be used to install a proximity sensor. The on / off type PNP contactor and the proximity sensor sense relevant signals and convert them into electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the control system. The product length data is calculated. If the length meets the preset specifications, the process begins. The injection molding machine sends a feedback signal to its control system, and then performs subsequent cutting and assembly processes. When the position of the connecting plate 304 needs to be adjusted according to different diameter automotive flexible shafts, pressing the pressing block 408 moves the connecting rod 406, causing the first spring 407 to contract. After the limiting block 404 is no longer engaged with the adjusting block 402, the adjusting rod 401 drives the drive ring 306 to slide on the connecting tube 302, and the ball bearing 305 rolls on the drive ring 306, thereby driving the connecting column 303 to slide on the connecting tube 302, thus adjusting the position of the connecting plate 304 to adapt to flexible shafts of different diameters and improve flexibility. Ring 306 can simultaneously drive multiple connecting plates 304 to move, eliminating the need to replace guide sleeve 301 and guiding automotive flexible shafts of different diameters, thus improving practicality. When the connecting plate 304 moves, it drives the guide plate 501 to move. The guide plate 501 causes the mounting plate 502 to slide on the mounting ring 503, causing the second spring 504 to contract. The inclined design of the guide plate 501 guides the flexible shaft. After moving to a certain position, releasing the pressing block 408 allows the limiting block 404 to engage with the limiting groove 405 under the action of the first spring 407. The limiting block 404 then engages with the adjusting block 402, facilitating the fixation of the slidable adjusting rod 401. To enhance stability and facilitate quick adjustment, when fine adjustment is required, the first lead screw 409 is rotated by a rotating block on the first lead screw 409. When the first lead screw 409 rotates, the threaded adjustment block 402 slides on the guide frame 403. When the adjustment block 402 slides, it slides smoothly through the guide shaft 410, thereby driving the adjustment rod 401 to move, achieving further fine adjustment. At the same time, the second lead screw 604 can be rotated by a rotating block on the second lead screw 604. When the second lead screw 604 rotates, the threaded slide block 601 moves, thereby adjusting the position of the guide wheel 603 to guide automotive flexible shafts of different diameters.
[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0030] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A tooling for detecting the length range of a wire rope, comprising a mounting motherboard (1), characterized in that: An inlet block (2) is installed on the mounting motherboard (1). An adjustment structure (3) is provided on the inlet block (2). The adjustment structure (3) includes a guide sleeve (301). The guide sleeve (301) is installed on the inlet block (2). A connecting tube (302) is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve (301). Multiple connecting posts (303) are slidably connected to the connecting tube (302). A connecting plate (304) is fixedly connected to the connecting post (303). A ball bearing (305) is slidably connected to the connecting post (303). A drive ring (306) is slidably connected to the guide sleeve (301). The ball bearing (305) and the drive ring (306) are in rolling cooperation.
2. The tooling for detecting the length range of a wire rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive ring (306) is fixed by a fixing structure (4), which includes an adjusting rod (401). The adjusting rod (401) is fixedly connected to the drive ring (306), and the adjusting rod (401) is slidably connected to the guide sleeve (301).
3. The tooling for detecting the length range of a wire rope according to claim 2, characterized in that: An adjusting block (402) is slidably connected to the guide sleeve (301), the adjusting rod (401) is slidably connected to the adjusting block (402), and a limit block (404) is slidably connected to the adjusting rod (401).
4. The wire rope length range detection fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting block (402) is provided with multiple limiting grooves (405), and the limiting block (404) engages with one of the limiting grooves (405).
5. The wire rope length range detection fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting rod (406) is fixedly connected to the limiting block (404), and the connecting rod (406) is slidably connected to the adjusting rod (401).
6. The wire rope length range detection fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pressing block (408) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (406), and the pressing block (408) is slidably connected to the adjusting rod (401).
7. The wire rope length range detection fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide frame (403) is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve (301). The adjusting block (402) is slidably connected to the guide frame (403). A first lead screw (409) is threadedly connected to the guide frame (403). The adjusting block (402) is threadedly connected to the first lead screw (409). A guide shaft (410) is fixedly connected to the guide frame (403). The adjusting block (402) is slidably connected to the guide shaft (410). A first spring (407) is fixedly connected between the connecting rod (406) and the adjusting rod (401).
8. The tooling for detecting the length range of a wire rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate (304) is guided by the guide structure (5), which includes a guide plate (501). The guide plate (501) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (304), and a mounting plate (502) is fixedly connected to the guide plate (501). A mounting ring (503) is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve (301), and a second spring (504) is fixedly connected between the mounting plate (502) and the mounting ring (503).
9. The tooling for detecting the length range of a wire rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide block (2) is provided with a rolling structure (6), the rolling structure (6) includes a slide (601), the slide (601) is slidably connected to the guide block (2), the rotating shaft (602) is rotatably connected to the slide (601), the guide wheel (603) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (602), and the second lead screw (604) is rotatably connected to the guide block (2), the second lead screw (604) is rotatably connected to the slide (601).
10. The tooling for detecting the length range of a wire rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting motherboard (1) is equipped with a mounting base (11), the mounting base (11) is equipped with a fixing base (7), the fixing base (7) is slidably connected with a top post (8), the top post (8) is threadedly connected with a bolt (9), and a third spring (10) is installed between the bolt (9) and the mounting base (11).