Wheel sprue area deformation measuring apparatus
By designing a wheel riser area deformation measurement device that coordinates the support column, rotating component, and translation component, the problem of poor adaptability of existing equipment has been solved, enabling accurate detection of wheels of different specifications and improving measurement accuracy and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BAODING LIZHONG DONGAN LIGHT ALLOY PARTS MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing wheel riser area deformation measurement equipment lacks flexibility and versatility, making it difficult to adapt to the measurement needs of wheels of different specifications, and suffers from blind spots and low measurement accuracy.
A wheel riser area deformation measurement device was designed, comprising a support column, a rotating component, a translating component, and a detection component. Through the coordinated operation of the rotating and translating components, the angle and position of the detection component can be flexibly adjusted to ensure accurate detection of the riser area on the spokes of wheels of different specifications.
It improves the flexibility and versatility of the equipment, enabling accurate and efficient detection of the deformation in the riser area of wheels of different specifications, avoiding blind spots in detection, and enhancing adaptability and measurement accuracy for wheels of different specifications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of wheel processing technology, and more specifically, it relates to a device for measuring the deformation of the wheel riser area. Background Technology
[0002] In modern automobile manufacturing, wheels are critical components whose quality directly impacts vehicle safety and stability. During the wheel casting process, the deformation in the riser region is a crucial indicator of wheel quality. However, measuring this deformation in the riser region still faces numerous technical challenges.
[0003] Traditional measurement methods often rely on manual operation and simple measuring tools. This approach is not only inaccurate and susceptible to human error, but also inefficient, making it difficult to meet the demands of large-scale production. While the development of automation technology has led to the emergence of some automated measuring devices, these devices suffer from structural design flaws, making it difficult to accurately locate and comprehensively inspect the wheel riser area. This often results in blind spots and inaccurate measurement results.
[0004] Furthermore, existing measuring equipment cannot efficiently and accurately detect the deformation of the riser area on the wheel spokes during the inspection process. It cannot well adapt to the measurement needs of wheels of different specifications and lacks sufficient flexibility and versatility. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a wheel riser area deformation measuring device, which aims to solve the problem that existing measuring devices cannot well adapt to the measurement needs of wheels of different specifications and lack sufficient flexibility and versatility.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: to provide a wheel riser area deformation measuring device, including a worktable, on which a detection mechanism and a positioning part for positioning the wheel are respectively arranged;
[0007] The detection mechanism includes a support column, a rotating component, a translating component, and a detection component. The support column is vertically fixed to the upper surface of the worktable. The rotating component is disposed on the top of the support column. The translating component is disposed on the rotating component. The detection component is mounted on the translating component.
[0008] The positioning unit includes a positioning post, which is vertically disposed on the upper surface of the worktable and located on one side of the support post. The positioning post is used to position the wheel spokes facing upwards below the detection component to detect the deformation of the riser area on the wheel spokes.
[0009] In one possible implementation, the rotating assembly includes a rotating platform and a rotating drive cylinder;
[0010] The rotating platform is fixedly mounted on the top of the support column, and the translation component is installed on the upper end of the rotating platform;
[0011] The rotary drive cylinder is disposed on one side of the rotary platform, and the rotary drive cylinder drives the rotary platform to drive the translation component to rotate horizontally.
[0012] In one possible implementation, the translation component includes a horizontal track, a horizontal sliding part, and a horizontal drive cylinder;
[0013] The horizontal track is installed at the upper end of the rotating assembly;
[0014] The horizontal sliding part is disposed on the horizontal track, and the detection component is disposed on the horizontal sliding part;
[0015] The horizontal drive cylinder is disposed on one side of the horizontal track and is used to drive the horizontal sliding part to slide along the length direction of the horizontal track.
[0016] In one possible implementation, the horizontal sliding part includes a slide block and a horizontal crossbeam;
[0017] The slide block is slidably mounted on the horizontal track;
[0018] The horizontal beam is mounted on the slide block, and the detection component is mounted at the end of the horizontal beam.
[0019] In one possible implementation, the detection assembly includes a mounting part, a connecting rod, and a displacement sensor;
[0020] The mounting part is located at the end of the horizontal beam;
[0021] The connecting rod is longitudinally connected to the mounting part;
[0022] The displacement sensor is installed at the lower end of the connecting rod and is used to detect the deformation of the riser area on the wheel spoke surface.
[0023] In one possible implementation, the mounting portion includes a fixing plate and an adjusting plate;
[0024] The fixing plate is longitudinally fixed to the end of the horizontal beam;
[0025] The adjusting plate is slidably disposed longitudinally on the side of the fixed plate away from the horizontal beam, and the connecting rod is longitudinally connected to the adjusting plate.
[0026] In one possible implementation, a fixed block is provided at the lower end of the adjusting plate, and a movable block is detachably connected to one side of the fixed block, forming a clamping cavity for clamping the connecting rod between the fixed block and the movable block.
[0027] In one possible implementation, a support block is provided on the top of the fixing plate, and a set screw is threaded through the internal thread of the support block, with the end of the set screw abutting against the upper part of the connecting rod.
[0028] In one possible implementation, an L-shaped plate is fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod, and the displacement sensor is fixed to the lower end of the L-shaped plate.
[0029] The advantages of the wheel riser area deformation measuring device provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the positioning column is vertically set on the worktable and located on one side of the support column, with the wheel spokes facing upwards and positioned on the top of the positioning column and below the detection component. The rotating component is set on the top of the support column and can drive the translation component and the detection component to rotate horizontally. When facing wheels of different specifications, by adjusting the angle of the detection component, the detection component can be accurately aligned with the riser area at different positions on the wheel spokes. Whether it is a small or large wheel, it can ensure that the detection component is at the optimal detection angle, avoiding the detection blind spot problem caused by different wheel specifications, and greatly improving the flexibility of the equipment. At the same time, the translation component is mounted on the rotating component and can move back and forth and left and right in the horizontal direction. For wheel spokes with different widths and riser position distributions, it can drive the detection component to move within a larger range, covering all riser areas on the spokes of different wheel specifications. This allows the equipment to no longer be limited to measuring specific wheel specifications, and the detection range can be flexibly adjusted according to changes in wheel specifications, enhancing its versatility for different wheel specifications.
[0030] The wheel riser area deformation measuring device provided by this utility model, through the coordinated work of the support column, rotating component, translation component, and positioning part, forms a flexibly adjustable measuring system. The positioning column completes the positioning of the wheel, and the rotating component and translation component adjust the position and angle of the detection component according to the wheel specification and riser position, so that the detection component can accurately and efficiently detect the deformation of the riser area on the spoke surface of wheels of different specifications. This multi-component coordinated adjustment design fundamentally solves the problem of poor adaptability of existing equipment, allowing the equipment to meet the measurement needs of wheels of various specifications, and has wide versatility and high flexibility. Attached Figure Description
[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0032] Figure 1 The front view of the wheel riser area deformation measuring device provided by this utility model;
[0033] Figure 2 A side view of the wheel riser area deformation measuring device provided by this utility model.
[0034] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Support column; 3. Positioning column; 4. Rotary base; 5. Rotary drive cylinder; 6. Horizontal rail; 7. Slide; 8. Horizontal beam; 9. Horizontal drive cylinder; 10. Fixed plate; 11. Adjusting plate; 12. Fixed block; 13. Movable block; 14. Support block; 15. Set screw; 16. Connecting rod; 17. L-shaped plate; 18. Displacement sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0035] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0036] Unless otherwise explicitly specified, the use of terms such as "first," "second," or "third" is intended to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order.
[0037] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the use of directional terms such as “center,” “lateral,” “longitudinal,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “high,” and “low” to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. It is not intended to 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 limiting the specific protection scope of the present invention.
[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The present invention provides a device for measuring the deformation of the wheel riser area. The device includes a worktable 1, on which a detection mechanism and a positioning part for positioning the wheel are respectively arranged. The detection mechanism includes a support column 2, a rotating component, a translation component, and a detection component. The support column 2 is vertically fixed to the upper surface of the worktable 1. The rotating component is located on top of the support column 2, the translation component is located on the rotating component, and the detection component is mounted on the translation component. The positioning part includes a positioning column 3, which is vertically arranged on the upper surface of the worktable 1 and located on one side of the support column 2. The positioning column 3 is used to position the wheel spokes facing upwards below the detection component to detect the deformation of the riser area on the wheel spokes.
[0039] The wheel riser area deformation measuring device provided by this utility model, compared with the prior art, has a positioning column 3 vertically set on the workbench 1 and located on one side of the support column 2. The wheel spokes are positioned facing upwards on the top of the positioning column 3 and below the detection component. The rotating component is set on the top of the support column 2 and can drive the translation component and the detection component to rotate horizontally. When facing wheels of different specifications, the angle of the detection component can be adjusted by the rotating component to accurately align the detection component with the riser area at different positions on the wheel spokes. Whether it is a small or large wheel, it can ensure that the detection component is at the optimal detection angle, avoiding the detection blind spot problem caused by different wheel specifications, and greatly improving the flexibility of the equipment. At the same time, the translation component is mounted on the rotating component and can move back and forth and left and right in the horizontal direction. For wheel spokes with different widths and riser position distributions, it can drive the detection component to move within a larger range, covering all riser areas on the spokes of different wheel specifications. This allows the equipment to no longer be limited to measuring specific wheel specifications, and the detection range can be flexibly adjusted according to changes in wheel specifications, enhancing its versatility for different wheel specifications.
[0040] The wheel riser area deformation measuring device provided by this utility model, with the coordinated work of support column 2, rotating component, translation component and positioning part, forms a flexibly adjustable measuring system. Positioning column 3 completes the positioning of the wheel, and rotating component and translation component adjust the position and angle of detection component according to wheel specification and riser position, so that detection component can accurately and efficiently detect the deformation of riser area on wheel spoke surface of different specifications of wheel. This multi-component coordinated adjustment design fundamentally solves the problem of poor adaptability of existing equipment, allowing the equipment to meet the measurement needs of wheels of various specifications, and has wide versatility and high flexibility.
[0041] The rotating assembly includes a rotating platform 4 and a rotating drive cylinder 5. The rotating platform 4 is fixedly mounted on the top of the support column 2, and the translation component is mounted on the upper end of the rotating platform 4. The rotating platform 4 has a built-in gear and rack rotating mechanism or a crank-connecting rod rotating mechanism. The rotating drive cylinder 5 is located on one side of the rotating platform 4, and the rotating drive cylinder 5 drives the rotating platform 4 to drive the translation component to rotate horizontally.
[0042] The rotating platform 4 provides the mounting base for the translation component, while the built-in gear and rack rotating mechanism features high transmission accuracy and smooth movement. It can precisely control the rotation angle of the rotating platform 4, enabling the detection component to be aligned with the riser area on the wheel spoke with extremely high positioning accuracy. This effectively avoids measurement errors caused by angular deviations and greatly improves the accuracy of deformation detection. The crank-connecting rod rotating mechanism has the advantages of compact structure and large range of motion, which can drive the rotating platform 4 to achieve a larger range of rotation. This ensures that the detection component can cover the riser area at various positions on the wheel spokes of different specifications, and is especially suitable for the detection of wheels with a wide range of riser distribution, enhancing the adaptability of the equipment to different wheel structures.
[0043] During the inspection process, the rotary drive cylinder 5 can quickly adjust the rotation speed and angle of the rotary table 4 according to the inspection requirements, enabling rapid positioning and multi-angle inspection of the inspection components, significantly improving inspection efficiency. Simultaneously, the cylinder drive exhibits excellent stability and reliability, maintaining stable driving performance during prolonged inspection work, reducing equipment failures and lowering maintenance costs. Furthermore, the overall design of the rotating components allows the inspection components to rotate 360 degrees horizontally, coordinating with the horizontal movement of the translation components to form a three-dimensional inspection space. This allows for comprehensive inspection of wheels of different specifications and with different riser positions, completely solving the inspection blind spot problem present in existing equipment. This enables the equipment to adapt to the wheel deformation measurement needs under various complex working conditions, further enhancing the equipment's versatility and flexibility.
[0044] The translation component includes a horizontal track 6, a horizontal sliding part, and a horizontal drive cylinder 9. The horizontal track 6 is mounted on the upper end of the rotating component, providing stable motion guidance for the horizontal sliding part, ensuring the straightness and stability of the detection component during horizontal movement, and avoiding detection errors caused by track swaying. The horizontal sliding part is mounted on the horizontal track 6, and the detection component is mounted on the horizontal sliding part. The horizontal drive cylinder 9 is located on one side of the horizontal track 6 and is used to drive the horizontal sliding part to slide along the length of the horizontal track 6. The sliding part and the track adopt a low-friction coefficient sliding fit or rolling bearing structure, enabling the detection component to move smoothly and without jamming in the horizontal direction. This not only reduces mechanical wear and extends the service life of the equipment, but also ensures that the detection component maintains a stable motion state at different speeds, providing a foundation for accurate measurement. The horizontal drive cylinder 9 is pneumatically driven and can control the moving speed and displacement of the horizontal sliding part according to detection requirements. When facing wheels of different specifications, the horizontal drive cylinder 9 can drive the detection component to move quickly on the horizontal track 6, flexibly adjust the detection position, and cover riser areas of different widths and positions on the wheel spokes.
[0045] The horizontal sliding part includes a slide block 7 and a horizontal beam 8; the slide block 7 is slidably disposed on the horizontal rail 6; the horizontal beam 8 is mounted on the slide block 7, and the detection component is mounted on the end of the horizontal beam 8.
[0046] Specifically, the horizontal beam 8 is made of high-strength aluminum alloy or steel, and its cross-sectional shape is mostly I-shaped or rectangular. While ensuring lightweight design, it also possesses excellent bending and torsional stiffness, avoiding detection errors caused by beam deformation even when the detection component extends a long distance. The horizontal beam 8 is fixed by two clamping blocks fixed to the upper end face of the slide 7. The two clamping blocks are symmetrically arranged on the upper end face of the slide 7 and are tightly connected to the slide 7 by bolts or other fasteners, forming a rigid clamping structure for the horizontal beam 8. This effectively resists the horizontal thrust and vertical torque generated during the detection process, preventing the horizontal beam 8 from loosening or shifting, and ensuring that the detection component maintains accurate position during measurement.
[0047] The detection assembly includes a mounting section, a connecting rod 16, and a displacement sensor 18. The mounting section is located at the end of the horizontal beam 8 and is rigidly connected to it to avoid displacement deviation during detection and ensure reliable measurement data. The connecting rod 16 is longitudinally connected to the mounting section. The length and rigidity of the connecting rod 16 can be flexibly adjusted to maintain the optimal detection distance between the sensor and the riser surface according to the wheel spoke thickness and riser height. High-strength materials are used to ensure stability during extension. The displacement sensor 18 is installed at the lower end of the connecting rod 16 and is used to detect the deformation of the riser area on the wheel spoke surface. The displacement sensor 18 can be either contact or non-contact to adapt to different detection needs. The rigid connection ensures that the detection axis is perpendicular to the wheel spoke surface, accurately acquiring the normal deformation.
[0048] The mounting section includes a fixed plate 10 and an adjusting plate 11. The fixed plate 10 is longitudinally fixed to the end of the horizontal beam 8, and the fixed plate 10 is fixedly connected to the horizontal beam 8 to form a rigid support, ensuring the stability of the mounting section and laying the foundation for detection accuracy. The adjusting plate 11 is longitudinally slidably positioned on the side of the fixed plate 10 away from the horizontal beam 8, and can be vertically adjusted via a slide rail or guide groove. It can precisely adjust the vertical position of the connecting rod 16 and the displacement sensor 18. When facing different wheel spoke thicknesses and riser heights, it can quickly bring the sensor to the optimal detection distance, improving detection preparation efficiency. The scale markings or locking mechanism on the adjusting plate 11 can ensure the stability after adjustment. The connecting rod 16 is longitudinally connected to the adjusting plate 11, making the vertical position adjustment of the sensor more direct and accurate. Together with the adjusting plate 11, it can adapt to the detection of wheels of different specifications.
[0049] A fixed block 12 is provided at the lower end of the adjusting plate 11. A movable block 13 is detachably connected to one side of the fixed block 12. A clamping cavity for clamping the connecting rod 16 is formed between the fixed block 12 and the movable block 13. The opposite surfaces of the fixed block 12 and the movable block 13 are provided with semi-circular concave surfaces. The fixed block 12 and the movable block 13 are connected by screws, which can precisely control the clamping force. When the screws are tightened, the two semi-circular concave surfaces fit together to form a complete circular clamping cavity, which is in close contact with the outer surface of the connecting rod 16, increasing the contact area, reducing local stress concentration, effectively resisting vibration and lateral external force during the detection process, and preventing the connecting rod 16 from radially offset or circumferentially rotating. This ensures that the detection axis of the displacement sensor 18 is always perpendicular to the spoke surface (or at a preset angle), ensuring the reliability of the measurement data from a mechanical structure perspective. Compared with planar clamping, the semi-circular concave surface design can better adapt to the cylindrical connecting rod 16, improve the coaxiality of the clamping, and significantly improve the detection accuracy.
[0050] A support block 14 is provided on the top of the fixed plate 10. A set screw 15 is threaded through the internal part of the support block 14, and the end of the set screw 15 abuts against the upper part of the connecting rod 16. The set screw 15, together with the clamping structure of the fixed block 12 and the movable block 13, forms a two-point positioning structure. The two-point positioning structure forms a support point on the upper part of the connecting rod 16 through the set screw 15, which forms a vertical constraint with the support point of the lower clamping cavity, effectively eliminating the radial swing and axial movement of the connecting rod 16 that may occur during the testing process.
[0051] An L-shaped plate 17 is fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod 16, and a displacement sensor 18 is fixed to the lower end of the L-shaped plate 17. The L-shaped plate 17 includes an integrally formed horizontal plate and a vertical plate. The displacement sensor 18 is fixed to the side wall at the lower end of the vertical plate. The integral forming process ensures the perpendicularity of the horizontal plate and the vertical plate, and accurately guarantees the perpendicularity of the sensor detection axis to the connecting rod 16. This structurally eliminates measurement deviations caused by assembly errors, making it particularly suitable for detecting the deformation of risers in complex locations such as wheel spoke edges and grooves.
[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements 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 device for measuring the deformation of the wheel riser area, characterized in that, Includes a workbench (1), on which a detection mechanism and a positioning part for positioning wheels are respectively provided; The detection mechanism includes a support column (2), a rotating component, a translation component, and a detection component. The support column (2) is vertically fixed to the upper surface of the workbench (1). The rotating component is disposed on the top of the support column (2). The translation component is disposed on the rotating component. The detection component is mounted on the translation component. The positioning part includes a positioning column (3), which is vertically arranged on the upper end face of the workbench (1) and located on one side of the support column (2). The positioning column (3) is used to position the wheel spokes facing upwards below the detection component to detect the deformation of the riser area on the wheel spokes.
2. The wheel riser area deformation measuring device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes a rotating platform (4) and a rotating drive cylinder (5); The rotating platform (4) is fixedly mounted on the top of the support column (2), and the translation component is installed on the upper end of the rotating platform (4); The rotary drive cylinder (5) is disposed on one side of the rotary table (4), and the rotary drive cylinder (5) drives the rotary table (4) to drive the translation component to rotate horizontally.
3. The wheel riser area deformation measuring device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The translation component includes a horizontal track (6), a horizontal sliding part, and a horizontal drive cylinder (9); The horizontal track (6) is installed at the upper end of the rotating assembly; The horizontal sliding part is disposed on the horizontal track (6), and the detection component is disposed on the horizontal sliding part; The horizontal drive cylinder (9) is disposed on one side of the horizontal track (6) and is used to drive the horizontal sliding part to slide along the length direction of the horizontal track (6).
4. The wheel riser area deformation measuring device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The horizontal sliding part includes a slide block (7) and a horizontal beam (8); The slide block (7) is slidably mounted on the horizontal track (6); The horizontal beam (8) is mounted on the slide (7), and the detection component is mounted on the end of the horizontal beam (8).
5. The wheel riser area deformation measuring device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The detection assembly includes a mounting part, a connecting rod (16), and a displacement sensor (18); The mounting part is located at the end of the horizontal beam (8); The connecting rod (16) is longitudinally connected to the mounting part; The displacement sensor (18) is installed at the lower end of the connecting rod (16) and is used to detect the deformation of the riser area on the wheel spoke surface.
6. The wheel riser area deformation measuring device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting part includes a fixing plate (10) and an adjusting plate (11); The fixing plate (10) is longitudinally fixed to the end of the horizontal beam (8); The adjusting plate (11) is longitudinally slidably disposed on the side of the fixed plate (10) away from the horizontal beam (8), and the connecting rod (16) is longitudinally connected to the adjusting plate (11).
7. The wheel riser area deformation measuring device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A fixing block (12) is provided at the lower end of the adjusting plate (11), and a movable block (13) is detachably connected to one side of the fixing block (12). A clamping cavity for clamping the connecting rod (16) is formed between the fixing block (12) and the movable block (13).
8. The wheel riser area deformation measuring device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the fixing plate (10) is provided with a support block (14), and a set screw (15) is threaded through the support block (14). The end of the set screw (15) abuts against the upper part of the connecting rod (16).
9. The wheel riser area deformation measuring device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The lower end of the connecting rod (16) is fixed with an L-shaped plate (17), and the displacement sensor (18) is fixed to the lower end of the L-shaped plate (17).