Direction of assembly tooling

Abstract

This utility model provides a steering handle assembly fixture, relating to the technical field of tooling fixtures. The steering handle assembly fixture provided by this utility model includes: a positioner, the positioner including a base, a positioning element and a locking structure, the positioning element being provided with a connecting structure connected to the steering handle; the positioning element is rotatably connected to the base, so that the connecting structure swings and faces different angles; the locking structure is disposed between the base and the positioning element, for locking and fixing the base and the positioning element when the connecting structure swings to the expected angle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tooling and fixture technology, and in particular to an assembly tooling for directional assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the electric vehicle industry, the manufacturing process of electric vehicles is also constantly improving. As an important steering component of electric vehicles, the assembly quality of the handlebars directly affects the handling performance and safety of the entire vehicle. In the current production process, the assembly of handlebar components is usually carried out on a fixed workbench. Since different models have different requirements for the installation angle of the handlebars, the position and angle of the handlebars need to be frequently adjusted during the assembly process.

[0003] Currently, the main process for assembling steering wheels is as follows: employees place the steering wheel on the workbench, manually adjust it to the specified angle according to the assembly requirements of the current vehicle model, and then install and secure the components. However, due to the lack of specialized positioning aids, employees can only hold the steering wheel with one hand to maintain the angle while performing assembly work with the other. This method is not only inefficient but also forces employees to maintain an unnatural posture for extended periods, significantly increasing labor intensity and affecting assembly accuracy and work comfort. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a directional assembly fixture to alleviate the technical problem that different types of directional handles require different assembly angles during the existing directional handle assembly process, which causes employees to maintain unnatural postures for a long time, resulting in a significant increase in labor intensity and affecting assembly accuracy and work comfort.

[0005] This utility model provides a steering handle assembly tooling, including: a positioner, the positioner including a base, a positioning element and a locking structure, the positioning element being provided with a connection structure for connecting to the steering handle; The positioning element is rotatably connected to the base, so that the connecting structure swings and faces different angles; The locking structure is disposed between the base and the positioning member, and is used to lock and fix the base and the positioning member when the connecting structure swings to the expected angle.

[0006] Furthermore, the direction of the assembly fixture also includes an operating panel, and the base is connected to the operating panel.

[0007] Furthermore, the operating panel includes a tray and a pad arranged sequentially from bottom to top, and the pad is provided with a through hole for the positioner to pass through; The locator passes through the through hole and connects to the tray.

[0008] Furthermore, the tray and the pad are detachable.

[0009] Furthermore, the pallet includes a base plate and side panels surrounding the base plate, the side panels limiting the pad in the circumferential direction.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the base is lower than the upper surface of the pad; The positioning element is capable of swinging relative to the base to a position below the upper surface of the pad.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper surface of the pad is a concave surface that is low in the middle and high around the edges.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking structure includes a pin, the base is provided with a first locking hole, the positioning member is provided with a plurality of second locking holes, and the plurality of second locking holes can be aligned with the first locking hole during the swinging of the positioning member, and the pin fixes the positioning member to the base after passing through the first locking hole and a second locking hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking structure includes a screw, and the base is provided with a screw hole, the screw being threadedly connected to the screw hole; The positioning component is provided with an abutment surface, which faces the screw during the swinging process of the positioning component. After the screw is tightened, it abuts against the abutment surface to fix the positioning component to the base.

[0014] Furthermore, the material of the pad is ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

[0015] This utility model has at least the following advantages or beneficial effects: The steering handle assembly tooling provided by this utility model includes: a positioner, the positioner including a base, a positioning element and a locking structure, the positioning element being provided with a connecting structure connected to the steering handle; the positioning element is rotatably connected to the base so that the connecting structure swings and faces different angles; the locking structure is disposed between the base and the positioning element, and is used to lock and fix the base and the positioning element when the connecting structure swings to the expected angle.

[0016] Users can pre-adjust the orientation of the connecting structure on the positioning component to a suitable position according to the type of handlebar to be assembled, and then lock it with the locking mechanism. Then, the handlebar to be assembled is connected to the connecting structure of the positioning component. The connected handlebar can maintain its current angle, facilitating further assembly of components on the handlebar by employees. During handlebar assembly, employees do not need to support the handlebar, reducing labor intensity and improving vehicle model conversion efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the directional assembly tooling provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly tooling after the direction handle is assembled, as provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 3 A side view of the locator of the directional assembly tooling provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a front view of the locator for the directional assembly tooling provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the positioning component of the directional assembly tooling provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 6 A side view of the assembly tooling after adjusting the angle of the locator according to the orientation provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 7 A side view of the locator for the directional assembly tooling provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a front view of the locator for the assembly tooling provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the positioning component of the assembly tooling provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 10 The side view of the assembly tooling after the locator angle has been adjusted according to the orientation provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0019] Icons: 1-Positioner; 2-Base; 3-Positioning component; 4-Pin; 6-Plate; 7-Through hole; 8-Side panel; 9-Pin; 10-Second locking hole; 11-Screw; 12-Abutting surface; 13-Shaft; 14-Steering handle. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0023] 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., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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.

[0026] Example 1 like Figures 1-6 As shown, the directional handle 14 assembly fixture provided by this utility model includes: a positioner 1 and an operating panel. The positioner 1 is installed on the operating panel, and the operator can place the parts to be assembled on the operating panel. After the angle of the directional handle 14 is adjusted appropriately, the parts are then assembled with the directional handle 14.

[0027] The operating panel includes a tray and a pad 6 arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The tray serves a supporting function and has a base plate and side panels 8. In this embodiment, the base plate is longitudinal, and the side panels 8 have rectangular borders. Of course, in other feasible solutions, the shape of the base plate can also be other shapes, adjusted according to the actual situation of the workstation. The shape and size of the pad 6 correspond to the shape and size of the hollow area enclosed by the side panels 8. The side panels 8 provide circumferential restraint for the pad 6, preventing the pad from moving horizontally after the tray is fixed.

[0028] The material of the pad 6 may be, but is not limited to, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA). The 14 parts are assembled on the operating panel, and the parts are in direct contact with the pad 6, so there will be no problem of scratches.

[0029] The pad 6 has a through hole 7 in the middle for the positioner 1 to pass through. The through hole 7 is slightly larger than the positioner 1. After the positioner 1 passes through the through hole 7, it is connected to the tray. The positioner 1 is fixedly connected to the tray. The tray has a large area, which forms a stable support and reduces the risk of lateral movement.

[0030] Because the through hole 7 is relatively large, the pad 6 can be removed from the tray for easy operation of the locking structure.

[0031] In other feasible solutions, the upper surface of the pad 6 is a concave surface that is low in the middle and high around the edges. The depth of the concavity is appropriate, that is, the height difference between the inside and outside is about 1cm-2cm. Some smaller and easily rolling parts, such as screws, will roll towards the middle, reducing the risk of the parts falling off the pad 6.

[0032] To prevent parts from rolling into the through hole 7, an upward-protruding barrier can be installed at the through hole 7.

[0033] Positioner 1 includes base 2, positioning element 3 and locking structure.

[0034] The base 2 can be connected to the bottom plate of the tray, for example, by welding.

[0035] The positioning component 3 is provided with a connection structure that connects to the handlebar 14. In this embodiment, the connection structure is a cylindrical insert 4 that can be inserted into the insertion hole at the lower end of the handlebar 14.

[0036] The positioning component 3 and the base 2 can be rotatably connected by the rotating shaft 13, so that the connecting structure can swing and face different angles, and the swing direction is the front and back direction. With the employee as the reference, the connecting structure can swing towards the side closer to the employee or away from the employee.

[0037] like Figures 3-6 As shown, in this embodiment, the locking structure includes a pin 9, and the base 2 is provided with a first locking hole located below the rotating shaft 13. In the swing direction, the positioning member 3 is provided with multiple second locking holes 10, and these multiple second locking holes 10 can sequentially align with the first locking hole during the swing of the positioning member 3. After selecting a suitable orientation, the employee passes the pin 9 through the first and second locking holes 10 to fix the positioning member 3 to the base 2, preventing further swinging of the positioning member 3.

[0038] In this embodiment, the number of second locking holes 10 can be three, so that the positioning member 3 is at 45°, 60° and 90° with the horizontal plane, respectively.

[0039] When assembling the handlebars of the 14 model without simulating riding angles, the positioning component 3 can be retracted, and assembly can be performed directly on the pad 6. That is, the pin 9 is completely removed, and the positioning component 3 is laid flat. At this time, the highest point of the base 2 is lower than the upper surface of the pad 6; the positioning component 3 is also lower than the upper surface of the pad 6.

[0040] In summary, users can pre-adjust the orientation of the connecting structure on the positioning component 3 to a suitable position according to the type of steering wheel 14 to be assembled, and then lock it with the locking structure. Then, the steering wheel 14 to be assembled is connected to the connecting structure of the positioning component 3. After connection, the steering wheel 14 can maintain its current angle, facilitating further assembly of components on the steering wheel 14 by employees. During the assembly process, employees do not need to support the steering wheel 14, reducing labor intensity and improving vehicle model conversion efficiency.

[0041] Example 2 like Figures 7-10 As shown, unlike the locking method in Embodiment 1, in this embodiment, the locking structure includes a screw 11, and the base 2 is provided with a screw hole located below the rotating shaft 13. The screw 11 is threadedly connected to the screw hole.

[0042] The positioning element 3 is provided with an abutment surface 12, which faces the screw 11 during the swinging process of the positioning element 3. After the screw 11 is tightened, the tail end of the screw abuts against the abutment surface 12, pressing the positioning element 3 between the base 2 and the screw, thus fixing the positioning element 3 to the base 2. Compared with the solution of embodiment 1, the connection stability between the positioning element 3 and the base 2 is weaker, but multi-angle adjustment can be achieved.

[0043] 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. A direction knob (14) assembly tool characterized by, include: Positioner (1), the positioner (1) includes a base (2), a positioning element (3) and a locking structure, the positioning element (3) is provided with a connection structure connected to the direction handle (14); The positioning element (3) is rotatably connected to the base (2) so that the connection structure swings and faces different angles; The locking structure is disposed between the base (2) and the positioning member (3) for locking and fixing the base (2) and the positioning member (3) when the connecting structure swings to the expected angle.

2. The directional tip (14) assembly fixture of claim 1, wherein, The direction of the assembly tool (14) also includes an operating panel, and the base (2) is connected to the operating panel.

3. The directional coupling (14) assembly fixture of claim 2 wherein, The operating panel includes a tray and a pad (6) arranged sequentially from bottom to top, and the pad (6) is provided with a through hole (7) for the positioner (1) to pass through. The locator (1) is connected to the tray after passing through the through hole (7).

4. The directional coupling (14) assembly fixture of claim 3 wherein, The pad (6) is made of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

5. The directional coupling (14) assembly fixture of claim 3 wherein, The tray and the pad (6) are detachable.

6. The directional coupling (14) assembly fixture of claim 5 wherein, The pallet includes a base plate and side panels (8) surrounding the base plate, wherein the side panels (8) limit the pad plate (6) in the circumferential direction.

7. The directional coupling (14) assembly fixture of claim 4 wherein, The highest point of the base (2) is lower than the upper surface of the pad (6); The positioning element (3) is able to swing relative to the base (2) to a position where it is below the upper surface of the pad (6).

8. The directional coupling (14) assembly fixture of claim 3 wherein, The upper surface of the pad (6) is a concave surface that is low in the middle and high around the edges.

9. The directional coupler (14) assembly fixture of any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The locking structure includes a pin (9), a first locking hole is provided on the base (2), and a plurality of second locking holes (10) are provided on the positioning member (3). The plurality of second locking holes (10) can be aligned with the first locking hole during the swinging process of the positioning member (3). The pin (9) passes through the first locking hole and a second locking hole (10) to fix the positioning member (3) to the base (2).

10. The directional coupler (14) assembly fixture of any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The locking structure includes a screw (11), and the base (2) is provided with a screw hole, and the screw (11) is threadedly connected to the screw hole; The positioning component (3) is provided with an abutment surface (12). The abutment surface (12) faces the screw (11) during the swinging process of the positioning component (3). After the screw (11) is tightened, it abuts against the abutment surface (12) to fix the positioning component (3) to the base (2).

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