Chess processing clamp

By designing a gripper that works in conjunction with a rotating disk and a drive mechanism, the problem of poor adaptability in holding chess pieces was solved, achieving flexible adaptation and elastic gripping, thus improving the piece fixation effect and user experience.

CN224425305UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30WISO TECH LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WISO TECH LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-10
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing clamps used for chess piece processing have a simple clamping structure, resulting in poor adaptability to different chess piece bases and affecting the fixing effect.

Method used

A gripper comprising a rotating disk, a fixed chuck, and a movable chuck is designed. The fixed and movable chucks are engaged by a drive mechanism to accommodate chess pieces of different sizes. A buffer plate provides elastic gripping and reduces clamping damage.

Benefits of technology

It achieves flexible adaptation and good fixation for different pieces, while avoiding damage to the pieces due to clamping, thus improving the overall usability.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a clamp for chess piece processing, belonging to the field of chess piece processing technology. It includes a base, on which a rotating disk is rotatably mounted at the center of its upper surface. Several fixed clamps are evenly arranged along the circumference of the rotating disk, each fixed clamp cooperating with a movable clamp. The movable clamp is slidably mounted on the outer edge of the rotating disk, and the fixed and movable clamps cooperate to form multiple sets of clamps adaptable to chess pieces of different sizes. A horizontal extension platform is fixed to one end of the base, and a driving mechanism is provided on the extension platform to abut the movable clamps towards the fixed clamps. This utility model not only flexibly adapts to different chess pieces for fixing with good fixing effect, but also uses elastic clamping to avoid rigid clamping damage to the chess pieces, resulting in good overall performance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chess processing technology, and in particular to a clamp for chess processing. Background Technology

[0002] Chess is a popular board game enjoyed worldwide for its ability to effectively train thinking skills, making it widely popular. Current manufacturing techniques for chess pieces require clamping and securing them. The base dimensions of the chess pieces must be proportional to their height to ensure stability and overall aesthetic harmony. For example, the base diameter of the most important piece, the "King," is typically 40% to 50% of its height. For instance, a "King" with a height of 97 mm has a base diameter of approximately 36 mm; a "King" with a height of 106 mm has a base diameter of approximately 46 mm. The base dimensions of other pieces such as the "Queen," "Bishop," "Knight," "Rook," and "Pawn" also need to be proportional to their respective heights to maintain overall balance and visual harmony.

[0003] However, existing clamps are generally single-structure chucks, which result in significant differences in their compatibility with different chess piece bases when used for clamping and fixing chess pieces during processing. This leads to poor clamping and fixing effects on some chess piece bases, which can easily affect the processing results of the chess pieces.

[0004] Therefore, this application provides a clamp for chess processing to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a clamp for processing chess pieces to solve the problem that the clamp structure of existing general-purpose clamps is too simple, while the chess pieces are very different, resulting in poor fixing effect.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A chess piece processing clamp includes a base, a rotating disk rotatably mounted on the center of the upper surface of the base, and a plurality of fixed clamps evenly arranged along the circumference of the rotating disk. Each fixed clamp is matched with a movable clamp, and the movable clamp is slidably mounted on the outer edge of the rotating disk. The fixed clamps and the movable clamps cooperate to form multiple sets of clamps that are adapted to chess pieces of different sizes.

[0008] One end of the base is fixed with a horizontal extension platform, and the extension platform is provided with a drive mechanism that abuts the movable clamp toward the fixed clamp.

[0009] Optionally, a horizontal movable frame is fixed to one end of the movable clamp away from the fixed clamp. The movable frame is U-shaped, and its lower end is horizontally inserted into the rotating disk.

[0010] Optionally, a return spring is fixed to one end of the movable frame inserted into the rotating disk. The return spring pops the movable frame outward, keeping the fixed clamp separate from the movable clamp.

[0011] Optionally, a buffer sheet is elastically installed on the side of the movable frame away from the rotating disk.

[0012] Optionally, the drive mechanism on the extension platform includes a miniature electric actuator, which is fixed to the upper end face of the extension platform. The shaft of the miniature electric actuator extends horizontally toward the rotating disk and abuts against the buffer plate to form a pushing engagement with the movable chuck.

[0013] Optionally, the drive mechanism on the extension platform includes a fixed seat and a screw. The fixed seat is fixed to the extension platform, the screw is threaded through the middle of the fixed seat, and the end of the screw extends horizontally toward the rotating disk and abuts against the buffer plate to form a pushing engagement with the movable chuck.

[0014] Optionally, a handle is fixed to the end of the screw away from the rotating disk.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] In the above solution, thanks to the cooperation of the rotating disk, fixed clamp, movable clamp and drive mechanism, different types of fixed clamp and movable clamp can be rotated to the end of the drive mechanism as needed, so that the device can be easily adapted to fix different chess pieces, which is flexible to use and has a good fixing effect on the chess pieces.

[0017] In the above solution, thanks to the cooperation of the movable chuck, movable frame, buffer plate and return spring, the buffer plate can play a certain buffering effect when the fixed chuck and movable chuck are docked and fixed in conjunction with the drive mechanism, so that the fixed chuck and movable chuck can form an elastic clamp, which can reduce the clamping damage to chess pieces to a certain extent.

[0018] In summary, this device can not only flexibly adapt to different chess pieces for fixing with good fixing effect, but also adopts elastic clamping to avoid rigid clamping damage to the chess pieces, resulting in good overall performance. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement and use the present invention.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating disk of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable chuck of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] [Figure Labels]

[0025] 1. Base; 2. Extension platform; 3. Rotating disk; 301. Insertion hole; 4. Fixed clamp; 5. Movable clamp; 6. Movable frame; 601. Buffer plate; 7. Return spring; 8. Miniature electric actuator; 9. Fixed base; 10. Screw.

[0026] As shown in the figure, specific structures and devices are marked in the figure to clearly illustrate the structure of the embodiment of this utility model. However, this is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit this utility model to this specific structure, device and environment. Those skilled in the art can adjust or modify these devices and environments according to specific needs. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following is a detailed description of the chess processing clamp provided by this utility model, with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, to make the embodiments more detailed, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments; those skilled in the art can also use other alternative methods to implement some known technologies. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" in the specification indicates that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) should be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0029] Generally, terms can be understood at least partly from their use in context. For example, depending at least partly on the context, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense. Additionally, the term "based on" can be understood not necessarily to convey an exclusive set of factors, but rather, alternatively, depending at least partly on the context, to allow for the presence of other factors that are not necessarily explicitly described.

[0030] It is understood that the meanings of “on”, “above”, and “above” in this utility model should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” not only means “directly on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something with an intervening feature or layer, and that “above” or “above” not only means “on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something without an intervening feature or layer.

[0031] Furthermore, spatially related terms such as “below,” “under,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” are used herein for convenience to describe the relationship of one element or feature to one or more other elements or features, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Spatially related terms are intended to cover different orientations in the use or operation of the device other than those depicted in the accompanying drawings. The device may be oriented in other ways, and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein can be interpreted similarly.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a clamp for processing chess pieces, including a base 1. A rotating disk 3 is rotatably mounted on the center of the upper surface of the base 1. A plurality of fixed clamps 4 are evenly arranged on the rotating disk 3 along the circumferential direction. Each fixed clamp 4 is matched with a movable clamp 5. The movable clamp 5 is slidably mounted on the outer edge of the rotating disk 3. The fixed clamps 4 and the movable clamps 5 cooperate to form multiple sets of clamps adapted to chess pieces of different sizes.

[0033] The movable clamp 5 has a horizontal movable frame 6 fixed at one end away from the fixed clamp 4. The movable frame 6 is U-shaped, and its lower end is horizontally inserted into a corresponding insertion hole 301 in the rotating disk 3. A return spring 7 is fixed at one end of the movable frame 6 inserted into the rotating disk 3. The return spring 7 ejects the movable frame 6 outward, keeping the fixed clamp 4 and the movable clamp 5 separated. Simultaneously, a buffer plate 601 is elastically installed on the middle part of the movable frame 6 away from the rotating disk 3.

[0034] One end of the base 1 is fixed with a horizontal extension platform 2. The extension platform 2 is equipped with a drive mechanism that abuts the movable clamp 5 against the fixed clamp 4, allowing the fixed clamp 4 and the movable clamp 5 to engage and clamp a fixed chess piece. In this embodiment, the drive mechanism on the extension platform 2 includes a miniature electric actuator 8. The miniature electric actuator 8 is fixed to the upper surface of the extension platform 2, and its shaft extends horizontally towards the rotating disk 3, abutting against the buffer plate 601 to push the movable clamp 5.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, in another embodiment of this utility model, the driving mechanism on the extension platform 2 includes a fixed base 9 and a screw 10. The fixed base 9 is fixed to the extension platform 2, and the screw 10 is threaded through the middle of the fixed base 9. The end of the screw 10 extends horizontally towards the rotating disk 3 and abuts against the buffer plate 601, forming a pushing engagement with the movable chuck 5. In addition, a handle is fixed to the end of the screw 10 away from the rotating disk 3.

[0036] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In use, the chess piece clamping device allows for the rotation of different types of fixed clamps 4 and movable clamps 5 to the end of the drive mechanism, enabling easy adaptation to different chess pieces for secure fixing. This provides flexibility and effective piece fixation. Simultaneously, because the end of the movable frame 6 connected to the movable clamp 5 is equipped with a buffer plate 601, the drive mechanism, by abutting against the buffer plate 601, drives the movable clamp 5 towards the fixed clamp 4, forming an elastic buffer protection during clamping and fixing. This reduces the risk of damage to the chess pieces during clamping to a certain extent.

[0037] In summary, this device can not only flexibly adapt to different chess pieces for fixing with good fixing effect, but also adopts elastic clamping to avoid rigid clamping damage to the chess pieces, resulting in good overall performance.

[0038] This utility model encompasses any substitutions, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this utility model. To provide the public with a thorough understanding of this utility model, specific details are described in detail in the following preferred embodiments; however, those skilled in the art will fully understand this utility model even without these detailed descriptions. Furthermore, to avoid unnecessary confusion regarding the essence of this utility model, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clamp for processing chess pieces, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, A rotating disk (3) is rotatably mounted on the middle of the upper surface of the base (1). Several fixed clamps (4) are evenly arranged on the rotating disk (3) along the circumferential direction. Each fixed clamp (4) is matched with a movable clamp (5). The movable clamp (5) is slidably mounted on the outer edge of the rotating disk (3). The fixed clamps (4) and the movable clamps (5) are matched to form multiple sets of clamps that are adapted to chess pieces of different sizes. One end of the base (1) is fixed with a horizontal extension platform (2), and the extension platform (2) is provided with a drive mechanism that abuts the movable clamp (5) toward the fixed clamp (4).

2. The chess piece processing clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable clamp (5) is fixed with a horizontal movable frame (6) at one end away from the fixed clamp (4). The movable frame (6) is U-shaped, and the lower end of the movable frame (6) is horizontally inserted into the rotating disk (3).

3. The chess piece processing clamp according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the movable frame (6) inserted into the rotating disk (3) is fixed with a return spring (7). The return spring (7) pushes the movable frame (6) outward, keeping the fixed clamp (4) and the movable clamp (5) separate.

4. The chess piece processing clamp according to claim 2, characterized in that, A buffer plate (601) is elastically installed on the side of the movable frame (6) away from the rotating disk (3).

5. The chess piece processing clamp according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive mechanism on the extension platform (2) includes a miniature electric actuator (8), which is fixed to the upper end face of the extension platform (2). The shaft of the miniature electric actuator (8) extends horizontally toward the rotating disk (3) and abuts against the buffer plate (601) to form a pushing engagement with the movable chuck (5).

6. The chess piece processing clamp according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive mechanism on the extension platform (2) includes a fixed seat (9) and a screw (10). The fixed seat (9) is fixed on the extension platform (2). The screw (10) is threaded through the middle of the fixed seat (9), and the end of the screw (10) extends horizontally toward the rotating disk (3) and abuts against the buffer plate (601) to form a pushing engagement with the movable chuck (5).

7. The chess piece processing clamp according to claim 6, characterized in that, A handle is fixed to the end of the screw (10) away from the rotating disk (3).