Automatic clamping mechanism for end cap
By designing an automatic end cap clamping processing mechanism, and utilizing the combination of infrared photoelectric sensors and telescopic cylinders, the automatic positioning and clamping of bearing end caps were achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and poor safety of manual operation, and improving processing efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU LIZHOU AIR CONDITIONING ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic end cap clamping technology, and specifically to an automatic end cap clamping processing mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] With the development and progress of manufacturing, bearing end caps are widely used in various industries and fields, including construction and building engineering, automobiles and transportation vehicles, electronic equipment and home appliances, machinery manufacturing and industrial equipment, and industrial and manufacturing sectors. Bearing end caps play a vital role in connecting, supporting, fixing, and decorating various materials and components. However, currently, the conventional manual clamping and loosening of bearing end caps using a vise is inefficient and unsafe. Therefore, an automatic clamping and processing mechanism for end caps is provided to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: an automatic end cap clamping processing mechanism, comprising: a base, a fixed clamping plate fixedly connected to the top of the base, a clamping seat fixedly connected to the side of the top of the base that is in contact with the fixed clamping plate, a V-shaped groove formed in the middle of the top of the clamping seat, a telescopic cylinder fixedly installed on the side opposite to the fixed clamping plate and the clamping seat, a fixed rod connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder through the fixed clamping plate and the clamping seat, a movable clamping plate connected to the telescopic cylinder through the fixed rod, an L-shaped plate fixedly connected to the upper side of the fixed clamping plate, and an infrared photoelectric sensor fixedly installed on the side of the L-shaped plate located on the clamping seat.
[0004] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the clamping seat has a through hole on the side facing the fixing rod, the fixing rod passes through the through hole, and the clamping seat is connected to a guide rod at one end of the movable clamping plate.
[0005] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a first limiting hole is provided at one end of the movable clamping plate fixing rod, and the fixing rod slides through the first limiting hole. A second limiting hole is provided on the side of the movable clamping plate facing the guide rod, and the guide rod slides through the second limiting hole.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the fixed rod and the guide rod are provided with limit caps at their ends, and there are two fixed rods and two guide rods.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the upper middle part of the movable clamping plate is provided with a first notch, the upper middle part of the fixed clamping plate is provided with a second notch, and the upper part of the base is fixedly connected to a triangular fixing block on the back side of the fixed clamping plate.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the V-shaped groove at the top of the clamping seat is located between the fixed clamping plate and the movable clamping plate to clamp the end cap body. There are two telescopic cylinders. The infrared photoelectric sensor is model CDD-11N and the telescopic cylinder is model SMC-CQ2.
[0009] This utility model has the following advantages: The end cap body to be processed and clamped only needs to be placed in the V-groove between the fixed clamping plate and the movable clamping plate. The end cap body can automatically be positioned at the top center of the clamping seat. When the infrared photoelectric sensor detects that the end cap body is in place, it sends a signal to control the pneumatic telescopic cylinder to drive the movable clamping plate to perform clamping action, thereby achieving automatic positioning, automatic clamping, and efficient operation. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0013] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping base structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the operating principle of the infrared photoelectric sensor and telescopic cylinder in a preferred embodiment of this utility model.
[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Base; 2. Fixing clamp; 3. Clamping seat; 4. V-groove; 5. Telescopic cylinder; 6. Through hole; 7. Fixing rod; 8. Guide rod; 9. Movable clamp; 10. First limiting hole; 11. Second limiting hole; 12. First notch; 13. Second notch; 14. L-shaped plate; 15. Infrared photoelectric sensor; 16. End cap body; 17. Triangular fixing block. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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 this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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.
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] Please refer to the following: Figures 1-5 The present invention relates to an automatic end cap clamping processing mechanism, comprising: a base 1, a fixed clamping plate 2 fixedly connected to the top of the base 1, a clamping seat 3 fixedly connected to the side of the top of the base 1 that is in contact with the fixed clamping plate 2, a V-shaped groove 4 opened in the middle of the top of the clamping seat 3, a telescopic cylinder 5 fixedly installed on the side opposite to the fixed clamping plate 2 and the clamping seat 3, a fixed rod 7 connected through the output end of the telescopic cylinder 5 to the fixed clamping plate 2 and the clamping seat 3, a movable clamping plate 9 connected to the telescopic cylinder 5 through the fixed rod 7, an L-shaped plate 14 fixedly connected to the upper side of the fixed clamping plate 2, and an infrared photoelectric sensor 15 fixedly installed on the side of the L-shaped plate 14 located on the clamping seat 3.
[0020] The clamping base 3 has a through hole 6 on the side facing the fixed rod 7, and the fixed rod 7 passes through the through hole 6. The clamping base 3 is connected to a guide rod 8 at one end of the movable clamping plate 9. The fixed rod 7 at one end of the movable clamping plate 9 has a first limiting hole 10, and the fixed rod 7 slides through the first limiting hole 10. The movable clamping plate 9 has a second limiting hole 11 on the side facing the guide rod 8, and the guide rod 8 slides through the second limiting hole 11. Both the fixed rod 7 and the guide rod 8 are provided with limiting caps at their ends. The limiting caps can prevent the movable clamping plate 9 from coming off. There are two fixed rods 7 and two guide rods 8. The guide rods 8 can ensure the stability of the structure when the movable clamping plate 9 moves.
[0021] The movable clamping plate 9 has a first notch 12 pre-set at the middle of its upper end, and the fixed clamping plate 2 has a second notch 13 pre-set at the middle of its top end. The first notch 12 and the second notch 13 facilitate the exposure of the protruding part in the middle of the end cap body 16, thereby facilitating the clamping of the end cap body 16 without affecting the processing of the middle of the end cap body 16. The top of the base 1 is fixedly connected to a triangular fixing block 17 on one side of the back of the fixed clamping plate 2. The triangular fixing block 17 can strengthen the strength of the connection structure between the fixed clamping plate 2 and the base 1. The V-shaped groove 4 at the top of the clamping seat 3 is located between the fixed clamping plate 2 and the movable clamping plate 9 to clamp the end cap body 16. There are two telescopic cylinders 5. The two telescopic cylinders 5 are connected to an external air supply device through the same air supply pipe. The infrared photoelectric sensor 15 is model CDD-11N, and the telescopic cylinder 5 is model SMC-CQ2.
[0022] Specifically, when using this utility model, the end cap body 16 to be processed and clamped is simply placed into the V-groove 4 between the fixed clamping plate 2 and the movable clamping plate 9. Because the outer side of the end cap body 16 is circular, the end cap body 16 can automatically be positioned at the top center of the clamping seat 3. After the end cap body 16 is placed, the infrared photoelectric sensor 15 detects the object and transmits the signal to the controller. The controller then opens the air supply solenoid valve of the air supply telescopic cylinder 5. The pneumatically controlled telescopic cylinder 5 output end drives the movable clamping plate 9 to perform a clamping action through the fixed rod 7, thereby automatically clamping the end cap body 16.
[0023] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] All other parts of this utility model that are not described in detail belong to the prior art, and therefore will not be described in detail here.
[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic clamping mechanism for end cap machining, characterized in that, include: A base (1) is provided. A fixed clamping plate (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (1). A clamping seat (3) is fixedly connected to the side of the top of the base (1) that is in contact with the fixed clamping plate (2). A V-shaped groove (4) is provided in the middle of the top of the clamping seat (3). A telescopic cylinder (5) is fixedly installed on the side opposite to the fixed clamping plate (2) and the clamping seat (3). A fixed rod (7) is connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder (5) through the fixed clamping plate (2) and the clamping seat (3). A movable clamping plate (9) is connected to the telescopic cylinder (5) through the fixed rod (7). An L-shaped plate (14) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the fixed clamping plate (2). An infrared photoelectric sensor (15) is fixedly installed on the side of the clamping seat (3) of the L-shaped plate (14).
2. The end cap automatic clamping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The clamping seat (3) has a through hole (6) on the side facing the fixing rod (7), and the fixing rod (7) passes through the inside of the through hole (6). The clamping seat (3) is connected to a guide rod (8) at one end of the movable clamping plate (9).
3. The end cap automatic clamping mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The movable clamp (9) has a first limiting hole (10) at one end of the fixing rod (7), and the fixing rod (7) slides through the first limiting hole (10). The movable clamp (9) has a second limiting hole (11) on the side facing the guide rod (8), and the guide rod (8) slides through the second limiting hole (11).
4. The automatic end cap clamping processing mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Limit caps are provided at the ends of both the fixing rod (7) and the guide rod (8), and there are two of each of the fixing rod (7) and the guide rod (8).
5. The automatic end cap clamping processing mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The movable clamp (9) has a first notch (12) in the middle of its upper end, and the fixed clamp (2) has a second notch (13) in the middle of its top end. The top of the base (1) is fixedly connected to a triangular fixing block (17) on one side of the back of the fixed clamp (2).
6. The automatic end cap clamping processing mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The V-shaped groove (4) at the top of the clamping seat (3) is located between the fixed clamping plate (2) and the movable clamping plate (9) to clamp the end cap body (16). There are two telescopic cylinders (5). The infrared photoelectric sensor (15) is model CDD-11N and the telescopic cylinder (5) is model SMC-CQ2.