An apparatus for processing automobile shock towers

By expanding the processing space and using aluminum alloy fixture design, combined with hydraulic support pins and adjustable positioning pin mechanisms, the problem of low processing efficiency for large-size shock absorber towers was solved, achieving efficient and low-cost processing results.

CN224464627UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07MAKINO J CHINA CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
MAKINO J CHINA CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies require large equipment when processing large-sized, complex-structured shock absorber towers, resulting in cumbersome processes, low efficiency, high costs, and poor flexibility.

Method used

An aluminum alloy clamp was designed to expand the processing space of the equipment. It combines multiple sets of hydraulic support pins and an adjustable positioning pin mechanism to achieve the positioning and fixing of large-size shock absorber towers, thereby reducing equipment weight and the labor intensity of workers.

Benefits of technology

Without changing the size of the equipment, it improves processing efficiency, reduces costs and labor intensity for workers, and meets the processing needs of large-sized parts.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of equipment for automobile shock tower processing, including oppositely arranged rotary table, workbench is fixed between the rotary table, jig is fixed with above the workbench;The jig is made of aluminium alloy material, including bottom plate, main pressure mechanism, spring cone pin, hydraulic support pin and adjustable positioning pin mechanism are fixed with above the bottom plate, the spring cone pin is positioned by adjusting pedestal, and positioning is realized in cooperation with the main pressure mechanism, the bottom plate is installed with multiple groups of hydraulic support pin, the hydraulic support pin is supported by positioning rod, the hydraulic support pin is equipped with multiple groups, multiple hydraulic support pins are matched for auxiliary support, the adjustable positioning pin mechanism is equipped with two groups of upper and lower, for rough positioning.This processing equipment expands equipment processing space and the design of aluminium alloy clamp, without changing equipment size, can process larger size shock tower, reduces the working strength of worker while reducing equipment weight.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive shock absorber tower processing technology, and in particular to a piece of equipment for processing automotive shock absorber towers. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of China's automobile industry, the comprehensive performance requirements of vehicles are getting higher and higher, especially in terms of safety and comfort. Most automobiles, including new energy vehicles, need to be equipped with shock absorbers in their suspension systems. Moreover, a car needs four shock absorber towers, divided into left and right parts. Therefore, the production of shock absorber towers is increasing with the sales demand of automobiles. The size of the parts is getting larger and larger, and the structure is getting more and more complex. Using existing technology, large equipment is usually required to complete such products. The process is cumbersome, inefficient, costly, and lacks flexibility. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model proposes an equipment for processing automotive shock absorber towers. By expanding the processing space and designing aluminum alloy fixtures, this equipment can process larger shock absorber towers without changing the equipment dimensions, thereby reducing equipment weight and worker workload.

[0004] An apparatus for processing automotive shock absorber towers includes turntables arranged opposite each other, a worktable fixed between the turntables, and a clamp fixed directly above the worktable.

[0005] The fixture is made of aluminum alloy and includes a base plate. A main clamping mechanism, a spring cone pin, a hydraulic support pin, and an adjustable positioning pin mechanism are fixed on the top of the base plate. The spring cone pin is positioned by adjusting the base and cooperates with the main clamping mechanism to achieve positioning. The base plate is equipped with multiple sets of hydraulic support pins, which are supported by positioning rods. Multiple sets of hydraulic support pins are provided, and the multiple sets of hydraulic support pins cooperate for auxiliary support. The adjustable positioning pin mechanism has upper and lower sets for coarse positioning.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the adjusting base includes a hollow base column fixed to the base plate and an L-shaped limiting block, the spring cone pin is installed on the top of the hollow base column, and an elastic gasket is provided between the L-shaped limiting block and the hollow base column.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the adjustable positioning pin mechanism includes a spring pin and a positioning seat, wherein the positioning seat is provided with a mounting groove for adjusting the position of the spring pin.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the hydraulic support pin is configured in two ways, vertical and inclined, depending on the shape of the inner support surface of the automobile shock absorber tower.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the base plate is provided with multiple pin holes, and the base plate and the worktable are positioned by pins.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a nameplate, a lifting hook, and a pressure gauge are fixed on the workbench.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0012] This application expands the turning space without changing the footprint and processing speed of the original equipment, thereby increasing the machine tool's stroke to accommodate large-sized shock absorber tower parts. The lightweight design of the fixture ensures the rotation speed of the worktable. The fixture design reduces the requirements for die-cast blanks and the requirements for workers loading and unloading materials, thereby reducing costs and the labor intensity of workers. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the rotary table, worktable, and fixture.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustable base.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable positioning pin mechanism.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this processing equipment.

[0017] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1-Turntable, 2-Workbench, 3-Base plate, 4-Main clamping mechanism, 5-Spring cone pin, 6-Hydraulic support pin, 7-Adjustable positioning pin mechanism, 701-Spring pin, 702-Positioning seat, 703-Mounting groove, 8-Adjustable base, 801-Hollow base column, 802-L-shaped limit block, 803-Elastic gasket, 9-Positioning rod, 10-Pin hole, 11-Nameplate, 12-Lifting hook, 13-Pressure gauge, 14-Spindle, 15-Tool magazine. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] like Figures 1 to 3 The equipment shown includes a turntable 1 arranged opposite each other, a worktable 2 fixed between the turntables 1, and a clamp fixed directly above the worktable 2.

[0020] The fixture is made of aluminum alloy and includes a base plate 3. A main clamping mechanism 4, a spring cone pin 5, a hydraulic support pin 6, and an adjustable positioning pin mechanism 7 are fixed on top of the base plate 3. The spring cone pin 5 is positioned via an adjusting base 8 and cooperates with the main clamping mechanism 4 to achieve positioning. Multiple sets of hydraulic support pins 6 are installed on the base plate 3, and these hydraulic support pins 6 are supported by positioning rods 9. Multiple sets of hydraulic support pins 6 cooperate for auxiliary support. The adjustable positioning pin mechanism 7 has upper and lower sets for coarse positioning. In this embodiment, the turntable 1, worktable 2, main clamping mechanism 4, spring cone pin 5, and hydraulic support pin 6 are all conventional technologies in the field and will not be described in detail here.

[0021] In this embodiment, the adjusting base 8 includes a hollow base column 801 fixed on the base plate 3 and an L-shaped limiting block 802. The spring cone pin 5 is installed on the top of the hollow base column 801, and an elastic gasket 803 is provided between the L-shaped limiting block 802 and the hollow base column 801.

[0022] In this embodiment, the adjustable positioning pin mechanism 7 includes a spring pin 701 and a positioning seat 702. The positioning seat 702 is provided with a mounting groove 703 for adjusting the position of the spring pin 701.

[0023] In this embodiment, the hydraulic support pin 6 is set in two ways, vertical and inclined, according to the shape of the inner support surface of the automobile shock absorber tower.

[0024] In this embodiment, the base plate 3 is provided with a plurality of pin holes 10, and the base plate 1 and the worktable 2 are positioned by pins.

[0025] In this embodiment, a nameplate 11, a lifting hook 12, and a pressure gauge 13 are fixed on the workbench 2.

[0026] In this embodiment, the column of the machining equipment (not shown in the attached drawings) is increased by 150mm compared to the original, and the position of the spindle 14 is raised; the sheet metal of the tool magazine 15 is moved inward by 50mm, increasing the stroke from the original 400mm to 450mm; the worktable 2 is raised by 50mm from its original installation position, and the rotation diameter reaches 800mm. This enables the machining of large-sized parts with a small machine.

[0027] The design of the damping tower's clamp, including main positioning, auxiliary positioning, and coarse positioning, ensures smooth insertion of the parts into the pins. A spring-loaded tapered pin 5 is designed to support the parts like "fingers" due to their center of gravity being biased to one side. Multiple hydraulic support pins 6 ensure uniform force distribution on thin-walled parts during processing, preventing deformation after the clamp is released. The clamp's main clamping mechanism 4 secures the parts. Low-cost pin positioning is used between the base plate 3 and the worktable 2. Lifting hooks 12 are installed at the four corners of the base plate 3. The base plate 3 and the seats of each hydraulic cylinder are made of 7075 aviation aluminum, reducing the overall weight of the clamp.

[0028] The elastic shim 803 in the adjusting base 8 can counteract the deformation of the die-cast blank and the inaccurate pin spacing caused by casting errors.

[0029] The aforementioned single equipment and fixtures can be specially designed according to automotive shock absorber tower parts or similar shaped parts. By expanding the equipment processing space and designing aluminum alloy fixtures, large-sized parts can be processed and parts can be installed smoothly. At the same time, the equipment investment cost is reduced, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, and the problem of processing large products with small equipment is solved.

[0030] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. Equipment for processing automotive shock absorber towers, characterized in that: It includes turntables arranged opposite each other, a worktable fixed between the turntables, and a clamp fixed directly above the worktable; The fixture is made of aluminum alloy and includes a base plate. A main clamping mechanism, a spring cone pin, a hydraulic support pin, and an adjustable positioning pin mechanism are fixed on the top of the base plate. The spring cone pin is positioned by adjusting the base and cooperates with the main clamping mechanism to achieve positioning. The base plate is equipped with multiple sets of hydraulic support pins, which are supported by positioning rods. Multiple sets of hydraulic support pins are provided, and the multiple sets of hydraulic support pins cooperate for auxiliary support. The adjustable positioning pin mechanism has upper and lower sets for coarse positioning.

2. The equipment for processing automotive shock absorber towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting base includes a hollow base column fixed to the base plate and an L-shaped limiting block. The spring cone pin is installed on the top of the hollow base column, and an elastic gasket is provided between the L-shaped limiting block and the hollow base column.

3. The equipment for processing automotive shock absorber towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable positioning pin mechanism includes a spring pin and a positioning seat, and the positioning seat is provided with a mounting groove for adjusting the position of the spring pin.

4. The equipment for processing automotive shock absorber towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydraulic support pins are set in two ways, vertical and inclined, depending on the shape of the inner support surface of the automobile shock absorber tower.

5. The equipment for processing automotive shock absorber towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate is provided with multiple pin holes, and the base plate is positioned with the worktable by pins.

6. The equipment for processing automotive shock absorber towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench is equipped with a nameplate, a lifting hook, and a pressure gauge.