An automobile intake pipe testing fixture

By designing a multi-point positioning and automatic positioning automotive air intake pipe inspection tool, the problems of loosening and detection deviation caused by unreasonable positioning of existing inspection tools have been solved, achieving efficient and stable air intake pipe inspection.

CN224455598UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03NINGHAI COUNTY BOYU XIANGYING AUTO PARTS

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGHAI COUNTY BOYU XIANGYING AUTO PARTS
Filing Date
2025-06-23
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

The existing automotive intake manifold inspection tool has a limited number of positioning points that are poorly distributed, making it prone to loosening during inspection, cumbersome to operate, resulting in inaccurate inspection results and low efficiency.

Method used

A vehicle intake pipe inspection fixture was designed, comprising a base plate, support components, detection components, and positioning components. Through structures such as cylinders and swing arms, it achieves multi-point positioning and automatic positioning of the intake pipe, ensuring stable clamping.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and stability of intake pipe testing, simplifies the operation process, and increases testing efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to an automotive intake pipe inspection tool, including a base plate and a support assembly disposed on the top of the base plate. The support assembly includes two symmetrically arranged end support units, a first support seat fixed on the base plate and located between the two end support units, and two first side blocks symmetrically fixed on the left and right sides of the first support seat. It also includes a detection assembly disposed in front of the first support seat; a first positioning assembly is disposed to the left of one of the left end support units; a second positioning assembly is disposed to the right of one of the right end support units; an end positioning assembly is disposed behind both the first and second positioning assemblies; and an anti-deviation assembly is disposed between the two end positioning assemblies. This utility model can prevent the automotive intake pipe from loosening during inspection, thus preventing deviations in the inspection results. At the same time, it simplifies the operation steps to achieve time and labor saving, thereby improving inspection efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automotive intake pipe inspection tool. Background Technology

[0002] The automotive intake manifold is the main air intake passage of the engine. It introduces outside air through the intake port, purifies it through the air filter, and then delivers it to the engine cylinders for combustion. The automotive intake manifold is assembled from the intake main pipe and the intake manifold. In order to ensure the installation accuracy of the automotive intake manifold, it is necessary to use special inspection tools to verify the size and shape of the assembled automotive intake manifold. Inspection tools are supporting fixtures used by industrial manufacturing enterprises to fix various workpieces so as to accurately detect the size of the workpieces.

[0003] The existing automotive intake pipe inspection tools have a limited number of positioning points, which are not distributed reasonably, making it impossible to accurately and securely position the automotive intake pipe. This causes the intake pipe to easily loosen during inspection, resulting in deviations in the inspection results. In addition, the positioning of automotive intake pipes is mostly done manually, which is cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, leading to low inspection efficiency. Further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the current state of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automotive intake pipe inspection tool that can prevent the automotive intake pipe from loosening during inspection, thus preventing deviations in the inspection results, and also simplifies the operation steps to achieve the effect of saving time and effort and improving inspection efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: an automotive intake pipe inspection tool, characterized in that it includes a base plate and a support assembly disposed on the top of the base plate. The support assembly includes two end support units arranged symmetrically on the left and right, a first support seat fixed on the base plate and located between the two end support units, and two first side blocks symmetrically fixed on the left and right sides of the first support seat.

[0006] It also includes a detection component located in front of the first support base. The detection component includes a slide plate that is tilted and movably connected to the top of the base plate to have the function of tilting and translating forward and backward, a first displacement cylinder fixed to the top of the base plate and located on one side of the slide plate, and two interface detection units located on the slide plate and distributed on the left and right respectively. The telescopic end of the first displacement cylinder is set parallel to the moving direction of the slide plate and fixed on the slide plate.

[0007] The interface detection unit includes an end seat fixed to the top of the slide plate, a first positioning cylinder fixed on the end seat, a first pressure rod rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the first positioning cylinder, a pressure seat fixed to the end of the first pressure rod, and two first swing arms rotatably connected to the middle of the first pressure rod and arranged symmetrically above and below. The telescopic end of the first positioning cylinder is inclined to the rear, and the ends of the two first swing arms are rotatably connected to the end seat.

[0008] The detection assembly also includes a clamping unit that cooperates with one of the interface detection units. The clamping unit includes a detection pin that is tilted and movably connected to the top of the slide plate to have the function of tilting forward and backward and is located on one side of one of the interface detection units, and a detection cylinder that is fixed to the top of the slide plate. The telescopic end of the detection cylinder is set parallel to the movement direction of the detection pin and fixed to the front end of the detection pin. The rear end of the detection pin cooperates with the pressure seat in the corresponding interface detection unit.

[0009] Preferably, a first positioning component is provided to the left of one of the end support units on the left side. The first positioning component includes a first movable plate that is laterally and movably connected to the top of the base plate to have left and right translation function, a first positioning block fixed to the top of the first movable plate, a second positioning cylinder fixed to the first movable plate and located to the left of the first positioning block, a second pressure rod rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the second positioning cylinder, and two second swing arms rotatably connected to the middle of the second pressure rod and symmetrically arranged front and back. A positioning notch is formed at the top right corner of the first positioning block. The end of the second pressure rod is located above the positioning notch. The ends of the two second swing arms are rotatably connected to the first movable plate. The telescopic end of the second positioning cylinder is vertically upward.

[0010] Preferably, a second positioning component is provided to the right of one of the end support units on the right side. The second positioning component includes a second positioning block fixed to the top of the base plate, a third positioning cylinder fixed to the top of the base plate and located to the right of the second positioning block, a third pressure rod rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the third positioning cylinder, and two third swing arms rotatably connected to the middle of the third pressure rod and symmetrically arranged front and back. A positioning groove is formed on the top of the second positioning block, and the end of the third pressure rod is located above the positioning groove. The ends of the two third swing arms are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the third positioning cylinder. The telescopic end of the third positioning cylinder is vertically upward.

[0011] Preferably, an end positioning component is provided behind both the first positioning component and the second positioning component. The end positioning component includes a first manual slide fixed to the top of the base plate and a support block fixed to the moving end of the first manual slide to enable forward and backward translation by means of the first manual slide. The support block has a cavity.

[0012] Preferably, an anti-deviation component is provided between the two end positioning components. The anti-deviation component includes a lifting seat fixed to the top of the base plate and a clamping cylinder module horizontally fixed to the top of the lifting seat.

[0013] Preferably, a tail support unit is provided between the first positioning component and an end positioning component on the same side, and between the second positioning component and a tail support component on the same side. The tail support unit includes a heightening column vertically fixed to the top of the base plate, a second support base inclinedly fixed to the top of the heightening column, and two second side blocks symmetrically fixed to the left and right sides of the second support base.

[0014] Preferably, the first positioning component further includes a second movable plate that is laterally and movably connected to the top of the base plate to have a left-right translation function, a second displacement cylinder fixed to the top of the base plate, and a second manual slide fixed to the top of the second movable plate. The telescopic end of the second displacement cylinder is laterally arranged to the left or right and fixed to the second movable plate. The first movable plate is laterally fixed to the movable end of the second manual slide to have a left-right translation function by means of the second manual slide.

[0015] Preferably, the second positioning component further includes a third manual slide fixed to the top of the base plate, and the second positioning block is fixed to the moving end of the third manual slide to enable the third manual slide to have a left and right translation function.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This utility model increases the number of positioning points for the direction of the car intake pipe and optimizes the distribution of the positioning points, thereby accurately and stably positioning the car intake pipe, thus preventing the car intake pipe from loosening during testing and preventing deviations in the test results; at the same time, it also realizes automatic positioning of the car intake pipe, thereby simplifying the operation steps to achieve the effect of saving time and effort, and thus improving the testing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and other features, advantages, and aspects of the embodiments of this application will become more apparent when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description; throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements; it should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the originals and elements are not necessarily drawn to scale; in the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the left front side of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the right rear side of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the left rear side of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0022] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this utility model clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0023] like Figures 1-3 As shown, an automotive intake pipe inspection tool includes a base plate 1 and a support assembly disposed on the top of the base plate 1. The support assembly includes two end support units arranged symmetrically on the left and right, a first support seat 10 fixed on the base plate 1 and located between the two end support units, and two first side blocks 11 symmetrically fixed on the left and right sides of the first support seat 10.

[0024] It also includes a detection component 5 located in front of the first support base 10. The detection component 5 includes a slide plate 51 that is tilted and movably connected to the top of the base plate 1 to have the function of tilting and translating forward and backward, a first displacement cylinder 52 fixed to the top of the base plate 1 and located on one side of the slide plate 51, and two interface detection units that are located on the slide plate 51 and distributed on the left and right respectively. The telescopic end of the first displacement cylinder 52 is set parallel to the moving direction of the slide plate 51 and fixed on the slide plate 51.

[0025] The interface detection unit includes an end seat 512 fixed to the top of the slide plate 51, a first positioning cylinder 54 fixed to the end seat 512, a first pressure rod 55 rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the first positioning cylinder 54, a pressure seat 57 fixed to the end of the first pressure rod 55, and two first swing arms 56 rotatably connected to the middle of the first pressure rod 55 and arranged symmetrically at the top and bottom. The telescopic end of the first positioning cylinder 54 is inclined to the rear, and the ends of the two first swing arms 56 are rotatably connected to the end seat 512.

[0026] The detection assembly 5 also includes a clamping unit that cooperates with one of the interface detection units. The clamping unit includes a detection pin 59 that is tilted and movably connected to the top of the slide plate 51 to have the function of tilting forward and backward and is located on one side of one of the interface detection units, and a detection cylinder 58 that is fixed to the top of the slide plate 51. The telescopic end of the detection cylinder 58 is set parallel to the moving direction of the detection pin 59 and fixed to the front end of the detection pin 59. The rear end of the detection pin 59 cooperates with the pressure seat 57 in the corresponding interface detection unit.

[0027] A first positioning component 6 is also provided to the left of one of the end support units on the left side. The first positioning component 6 includes a first movable plate 64 that is horizontally and movably connected to the top of the base plate 1 to have the function of left and right translation, a first positioning block 65 fixed to the top of the first movable plate 64, a second positioning cylinder 66 fixed on the first movable plate 64 and located to the left of the first positioning block 65, a second pressure rod 67 rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the second positioning cylinder 66, and two second swing arms 68 rotatably connected to the middle of the second pressure rod 67 and symmetrically arranged front and back. A positioning notch 651 is formed at the top right corner of the first positioning block 65. The end of the second pressure rod 67 is located above the positioning notch 651. The ends of the two second swing arms 68 can be rotatably connected to the first movable plate 64. The telescopic end of the second positioning cylinder 66 is set vertically upward.

[0028] A second positioning component 7 is also provided to the right of one of the end support units on the right side. The second positioning component 7 includes a second positioning block 72 fixed to the top of the base plate 1, a third positioning cylinder 73 fixed to the top of the base plate 1 and located to the right of the second positioning block 72, a third pressure rod 74 rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the third positioning cylinder 73, and two third swing arms 75 rotatably connected to the middle of the third pressure rod 74 and symmetrically arranged front and back. A positioning groove 721 is formed on the top of the second positioning block 72. The end of the third pressure rod 74 is located above the positioning groove 721. The ends of the two third swing arms 75 are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the third positioning cylinder 73. The telescopic end of the third positioning cylinder 73 is set vertically upward.

[0029] An end positioning component 8 is provided behind the first positioning component 6 and the second positioning component 7. The end positioning component 8 includes a first manual slide 81 fixed to the top of the base plate 1 and a support block 82 fixed to the moving end of the first manual slide 81 to enable the first manual slide 81 to perform forward and backward translation. A cavity 821 is provided in the support block 82.

[0030] An anti-deviation component 9 is also provided between the two end positioning components 8. The anti-deviation component 9 includes a lifting seat 91 fixed to the top of the base plate 1 and a clamping cylinder module 92 horizontally fixed to the top of the lifting seat 91.

[0031] A tail support unit is provided between the first positioning component 6 and an end positioning component 8 on the same side, and between the second positioning component 7 and a tail support component 8 on the same side. The tail support unit includes a heightening column 12 vertically fixed to the top of the base plate 1, a second support seat 13 inclinedly fixed to the top of the heightening column 12, and two second side blocks 14 symmetrically fixed to the left and right sides of the second support seat 13.

[0032] The first positioning component 6 also includes a second movable plate 61 that is laterally and movably connected to the top of the base plate 1 to have a left-right translation function, a second displacement cylinder 62 fixed to the top of the base plate 1, and a second manual slide 63 fixed to the top of the second movable plate 61. The telescopic end of the second displacement cylinder 62 is arranged laterally to the left or right and fixed to the second movable plate 61. The first movable plate 64 is laterally fixed to the movable end of the second manual slide 63 to have a left-right translation function by means of the second manual slide 63.

[0033] The second positioning component 7 also includes a third manual slide 71 fixed to the top of the base plate 1, and a second positioning block 72 fixed to the moving end of the third manual slide 71 so that the third manual slide 71 has a left and right translation function.

[0034] The clamping unit also includes a pad 53 fixed to the top of the slide plate 51 and parallel to the slide plate 51, a support 513 fixed to the top of the pad 53, a guide block 510 fixed on the support 513, a detection pin 59 obliquely inserted in the guide block 510, and a detection cylinder 58 fixed on the support 513.

[0035] The end support unit includes a first support frame 2 and a second support frame 3 fixed to the top of the base plate 1 and respectively arranged in front and behind, and a third support frame 4 fixed to the top of the base plate 1 and located between the first support frame 2 and the second support frame 3.

[0036] A stop block 69 is also fixed on the bottom surface of the positioning notch 651.

[0037] Working principle:

[0038] Place the intake pipe between the two end support units from top to bottom, and ensure that the tops of the first support frame 2, the second support frame 3, and the third support frame 4 in each end support unit rest on the bottom of both ends of the intake pipe. At the same time, insert the middle front end interface of the intake pipe between the two first side blocks 11 and above the top of the first support seat 10. Then, insert the left and right tail ends of the intake pipe between the two second side blocks 14 in a tail support unit on the same side and above the top of the second support seat 13.

[0039] Next, the telescopic end of the second shifting cylinder 62 in the first positioning assembly 6 is driven to retract inward or extend outward to move the first moving plate 64 to the right via the second manual slide 63, thereby causing the second positioning cylinder 66, the second pressure rod 67, and the first positioning block 65 to move synchronously; at the same time, the telescopic end of the second positioning cylinder 66 is driven to retract inward to swing the end of the second pressure rod 67 upward via the two second swing arms 68, thereby positioning the end of the second pressure rod 67 and the first positioning block 65 above and below the manifold at the left end of the intake pipe, respectively; if the lateral position is not accurate enough, the moving end of the second manual slide 63 can be manually driven to move the second positioning cylinder 66, the second pressure rod 67, and the first positioning block 65 to the left or right via the first moving plate 64; finally, the telescopic end of the second positioning cylinder 66 is driven to extend outward to swing the end of the second pressure rod 67 downward in the same way, thereby pressing and fixing the manifold in the positioning notch 651.

[0040] Simultaneously, the moving end of the third manual slide 71 is manually driven to move to the left or right to drive the second positioning block 72 to move synchronously until the positioning groove 721 is located below the manifold at the right end of the intake pipe. During this process, the telescopic end of the third positioning cylinder 73 is also driven to retract inward to drive the third pressure rod 74 to swing upward with the help of the two third swing arms 75. After the manifold is inserted into the positioning groove 721, the telescopic end of the third positioning cylinder 73 is driven to extend outward to drive the end of the third pressure rod 74 to swing downward in the same way, thereby pressing the manifold.

[0041] Next, the telescopic end of the first shifting cylinder 52 in the drive detection assembly 5 extends outward or retracts inward to drive both interface detection units to tilt backward with the help of the slide plate 51; at the same time, the telescopic end of the first positioning cylinder 54 in each interface detection unit is driven to retract inward to drive the end of each first pressure rod 55 to swing backward with the help of the two first swing arms 56 until the pressure seat 57 on each first pressure rod 55 is located behind the flange of the connecting pipe in the middle of the air inlet pipe. At this time, the rear end of the detection pin 59 in the clamping unit is located in front of the flange mounting hole. Then, the telescopic end of each first positioning cylinder 54 is driven to extend outward to press the two pressure seats 57 against the rear outer wall of the flange in the same way. Finally, the telescopic end of the first positioning cylinder 54 is driven to extend outward to drive the detection pin 59 to tilt backward until the rear end of the detection pin 59 is inserted into the flange mounting hole, thereby realizing the detection of the mounting hole position and diameter.

[0042] This invention increases the number of positioning points for the direction of the car's air intake pipe and optimizes the distribution of these points, thereby enabling accurate and stable positioning of the car's air intake pipe. This prevents the air intake pipe from loosening during testing and avoids deviations in the test results. At the same time, it also achieves automatic positioning of the car's air intake pipe, thereby simplifying the operation steps to save time and effort and improve testing efficiency.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not 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 they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automobile intake pipe testing device, characterized by comprising: It includes a base plate and a support assembly on top of the base plate. The support assembly includes two end support units arranged symmetrically on the left and right, a first support base fixed on the base plate and located between the two end support units, and two first side blocks symmetrically fixed on the left and right sides of the first support base. It also includes a detection component located in front of the first support base. The detection component includes a slide plate that is tilted and movably connected to the top of the base plate to have the function of tilting and translating forward and backward, a first displacement cylinder fixed to the top of the base plate and located on one side of the slide plate, and two interface detection units located on the slide plate and distributed on the left and right respectively. The telescopic end of the first displacement cylinder is set parallel to the moving direction of the slide plate and fixed on the slide plate. The interface detection unit includes an end seat fixed to the top of the slide plate, a first positioning cylinder fixed on the end seat, a first pressure rod rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the first positioning cylinder, a pressure seat fixed to the end of the first pressure rod, and two first swing arms rotatably connected to the middle of the first pressure rod and arranged symmetrically above and below. The telescopic end of the first positioning cylinder is inclined to the rear, and the ends of the two first swing arms are rotatably connected to the end seat. The detection assembly also includes a clamping unit that cooperates with one of the interface detection units. The clamping unit includes a detection pin that is tilted and movably connected to the top of the slide plate to have the function of tilting forward and backward and is located on one side of one of the interface detection units, and a detection cylinder that is fixed to the top of the slide plate. The telescopic end of the detection cylinder is set parallel to the movement direction of the detection pin and fixed to the front end of the detection pin. The rear end of the detection pin cooperates with the pressure seat in the corresponding interface detection unit.

2. An automotive air intake tube testing fixture as defined in claim 1, wherein A first positioning component is also provided to the left of one of the end support units on the left side. The first positioning component includes a first movable plate that is laterally and movably connected to the top of the base plate to have left and right translation function, a first positioning block fixed to the top of the first movable plate, a second positioning cylinder fixed to the first movable plate and located to the left of the first positioning block, a second pressure rod rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the second positioning cylinder, and two second swing arms rotatably connected to the middle of the second pressure rod and symmetrically arranged front and back. A positioning notch is formed at the top right corner of the first positioning block. The end of the second pressure rod is located above the positioning notch. The ends of the two second swing arms are rotatably connected to the first movable plate. The telescopic end of the second positioning cylinder is vertically upward.

3. An automotive air intake tube testing fixture as defined in claim 2 wherein, A second positioning assembly is also provided to the right of one of the end support units on the right side. The second positioning assembly includes a second positioning block fixed to the top of the base plate, a third positioning cylinder fixed to the top of the base plate and located to the right of the second positioning block, a third pressure rod rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the third positioning cylinder, and two third swing arms rotatably connected to the middle of the third pressure rod and symmetrically arranged front and back. A positioning groove is formed on the top of the second positioning block. The end of the third pressure rod is located above the positioning groove. The ends of the two third swing arms are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the third positioning cylinder. The telescopic end of the third positioning cylinder is vertically upward.

4. The automotive intake pipe inspection tool according to claim 3, characterized in that, An end positioning component is provided behind both the first positioning component and the second positioning component. The end positioning component includes a first manual slide fixed to the top of the base plate and a support block fixed to the moving end of the first manual slide to enable forward and backward translation by means of the first manual slide. The support block has a cavity.

5. An automotive air intake tube testing fixture as defined in claim 4 wherein, An anti-deviation component is also provided between the two end positioning components. The anti-deviation component includes a lifting seat fixed to the top of the base plate and a clamping cylinder module horizontally fixed to the top of the lifting seat.

6. An automotive air intake tube testing fixture as defined in claim 4 wherein, A tail support unit is provided between the first positioning component and an end positioning component on the same side, and between the second positioning component and a tail support component on the same side. The tail support unit includes a heightening column vertically fixed to the top of the base plate, a second support base inclinedly fixed to the top of the heightening column, and two second side blocks symmetrically fixed to the left and right sides of the second support base.

7. An automotive air intake tube testing fixture as defined in claim 2 wherein, The first positioning component further includes a second movable plate that is laterally and movably connected to the top of the base plate to have a left-right translation function, a second displacement cylinder fixed to the top of the base plate, and a second manual slide fixed to the top of the second movable plate. The telescopic end of the second displacement cylinder is arranged laterally to the left or right and fixed to the second movable plate. The first movable plate is laterally fixed to the movable end of the second manual slide to have a left-right translation function by means of the second manual slide.

8. An automotive air intake tube testing fixture as defined in claim 3 wherein, The second positioning component also includes a third manual slide fixed to the top of the base plate, and the second positioning block is fixed to the moving end of the third manual slide to enable the third manual slide to have a left and right translation function.