manual switching mechanism

By designing a manual switching mechanism, using a fixed connecting seat, support block, adjusting nut, and scale indicator baffle, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive adjustment of existing fixtures is solved, enabling rapid adaptation and efficient debugging, and improving the adaptation efficiency and economy of tooling fixtures.

CN224544308UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24TIANJIN FUZHEN IND EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN FUZHEN IND EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-16
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing industrial fixtures require the removal of screws and adjustment of shims when supporting and clamping workpieces, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and cannot be adapted to different shapes of objects, resulting in low production efficiency and improper adjustment.

Method used

A manual switching mechanism is designed, including a fixed connecting seat, a support block, an adjusting nut, a damping spring, and a scale indicator baffle. The extension length of the support block is adjusted by rotating the adjusting nut, and precise adjustment and rapid switching are achieved by using the scale indicator baffle and scale ring.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick adjustment of supports or clamps without tools, improving the debugging efficiency and adaptability of tooling equipment, and reducing tooling manufacturing costs and debugging time.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of clamp, concretely relates to a manual switching mechanism, including fixed connecting seat, support block, adjusting nut, resistance spring and scale indicating baffle, the fixed connecting seat is basic part, is equipped with scale ring on it, the fixed connecting seat is fixedly connected with external device through bolt, the support block is pasted with external object, the adjusting nut is screw thread connection with the middle part of support block, one end of support block is screwed into adjusting nut and is loaded into fixed connecting seat, the resistance spring is covered in the tail of support block, the scale indicating baffle is locked in the tail of support block through screw, the scale indicating baffle has protrusion, is used to indicate the scale ring on fixed connecting seat. The scheme can directly adjust the extension length of support block or clamping block through rotating adjusting nut without the help of other tools, greatly shortens the debugging time of tool equipment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of clamping technology, specifically relating to a manual switching mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of intelligent manufacturing, tooling fixtures and jigs, as core equipment in the production process, directly affect the overall commissioning progress of tooling equipment and its adaptability to various shapes and objects through their design, installation, and debugging. They are key factors in determining production costs and efficiency. As the final executor of industrial production, the effective realization of tooling fixture functions is crucial for accelerating the production process and improving adaptability.

[0003] In existing technologies, industrial fixtures mostly use fixed single parts for support and clamping. When clamping a workpiece, if the support or clamping block does not fit properly, the screws and locating pins of the fixed part need to be removed, and the support or clamping can be achieved manually by adjusting the shims. This method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also inefficient and cannot be adapted to objects of other shapes. Furthermore, it may cause many problems due to improper adjustment. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of positioning block to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a manual switching mechanism to solve the problems existing in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a manual switching mechanism, comprising a fixed connecting seat, a support block, an adjusting nut, a damping spring, and a scale indicator baffle; the fixed connecting seat is a basic component with a scale ring on it, and is fixedly connected to an external device by bolts; the support block is in contact with an external object, the adjusting nut is threaded to the middle of the support block for adjusting its extension length, and one end of the support block is screwed into the adjusting nut and then inserted into the fixed connecting seat; the damping spring is sleeved on the tail of the support block, and the scale indicator baffle is locked to the tail of the support block by screws, the scale indicator baffle having a protrusion for indicating the scale ring on the fixed connecting seat.

[0006] Preferably, the graduation rings on the fixed connecting seat are spaced 0.5 mm apart.

[0007] Preferably, the surface of the adjusting nut is provided with anti-slip knurling.

[0008] Preferably, the fixed connecting seat is provided in the mounting groove, and the braking spring and the scale indicator baffle are located in the mounting groove.

[0009] Preferably, the combined structure of the fixed connecting seat, support block, adjusting nut, and scale indicator baffle has dimensions of 65mm in length, 56mm in width, and 22mm in thickness.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This solution allows for direct adjustment of the extension length of the support block or clamping block by rotating the adjusting nut without the need for other tools, greatly shortening the debugging time of the tooling equipment; the adjustment value can be accurately recorded through the cooperation of the scale ring and the scale indicator plate, avoiding adjustment errors; when changing to different shaped objects, the support block can be quickly switched or only replaced by adjusting the nut, which is highly compatible and flexible, directly reducing the tooling manufacturing cost; its structural design is compact (length, width, and thickness 655622mm) and consists of basic parts such as a fixed connecting seat and adjusting nut, making it easy to process and manufacture, significantly improving the adaptability and practicality of tooling fixtures in intelligent manufacturing. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0014] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 disclosure.

[0015] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0016] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" 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, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0017] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0018] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a manual switching mechanism includes a fixed connecting seat 1, a support block 2, an adjusting nut 3, a damping spring 4, and a scale indicator stop 5. The fixed connecting seat 1 serves as the basic component, with a columnar structure as its main body. A scale ring 6 is arranged around the side, with a scale interval of 0.5mm. The bottom is fixedly connected to an external tooling fixture or equipment through bolt holes. The front end of the support block 2 is designed as a contact surface with the workpiece, and the rear end is machined with external threads so that it can be screwed into the internal thread hole of the adjusting nut 3. The outer wall of the adjusting nut 3 is provided with anti-slip knurling for easy manual rotation, and its front end has a stepped structure to ensure that it forms a limiting fit with the inner hole of the fixed connecting seat 1 after being screwed into the support block 2. The damping spring 4 is sleeved on the tail of the support block, and the scale indicator stop 5 is locked to the tail of the support block 2 by screws 7. The scale indicator stop 5 has a protrusion 8 for indicating the scale ring on the fixed connecting seat 1. During assembly, first screw the support block 2 and adjusting nut 3 together, and then insert the whole assembly into the axial through hole of the fixed connecting seat 1. Next, install the braking spring 4 and the scale indicator stop plate 5 sequentially at the tail of the fixed connecting seat 1, and lock the scale indicator stop plate 5 to the tail end face of the fixed connecting seat 1 with screws. The front end protrusion of the scale indicator stop plate 5 is pointer-shaped, corresponding to the scale ring of the fixed connecting seat 1, and the rear end abuts against the braking spring 4 to form an anti-loosening structure. The combined dimensions of the entire mechanism are 65mm in length, 56mm in width, and 22mm in thickness, making it suitable for installation in confined spaces.

[0019] When the mechanism is installed on the clamping or supporting side of the tooling fixture, the height of the supporting or clamping surface is adjusted by manually rotating the adjusting nut 3, which moves the supporting block 2 along the axial direction of the fixed connecting seat 1. When rotating the adjusting nut 3, the anti-slip knurling provides friction, allowing operation without tools. The protruding pointer of the scale indicator 5 moves on the scale ring as the adjusting nut 3 rotates, displaying the adjustment value in real time; for example, each rotation corresponds to a scale change of 0.5mm, ensuring adjustment accuracy. When the contact surface of the supporting block 2 is in close contact with the workpiece surface, adjustment stops. The stop spring 4 exerts axial pressure on the adjusting nut 3 through the scale indicator 5, preventing the mechanism from loosening during operation. If the workpiece shape is changed, the extension length of the supporting block 2 can be readjusted by directly rotating the adjusting nut 3. If the workpiece shape differs significantly, the entire mechanism can be disassembled and replaced, or only the screws need to be removed to remove the supporting block 2 for replacement, without disassembling other fixed parts, significantly shortening the debugging time. The values ​​recorded by the scale ring can be directly applied to the rapid adjustment of similar workpieces, realizing "one-time debugging and repeated use", which significantly improves the adaptability and cost economy of tooling fixtures.

[0020] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made 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.

Claims

1. A manual switching mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes a fixed connecting seat (1), a support block (2), an adjusting nut (3), a damping spring (4), and a scale indicator baffle (5). The fixed connecting seat (1) is a basic component with a scale ring (6) on it. The fixed connecting seat (1) is fixedly connected to an external device by bolts. The support block (2) is in contact with an external object. The adjusting nut (3) is threaded to the middle of the support block (2) to adjust its extension length. One end of the support block (2) is screwed into the adjusting nut (3) and then installed into the fixed connecting seat (1). The damping spring (4) is sleeved on the tail of the support block. The scale indicator baffle (5) is locked to the tail of the support block (2) by screws (7). The scale indicator baffle (5) has a protrusion (8) to indicate the scale ring on the fixed connecting seat (1).

2. The manual switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The graduation rings on the fixed connecting seat (1) are spaced 0.5 mm apart.

3. The manual switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting nut (3) has anti-slip knurling on its surface.

4. The manual switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed connecting seat (1) is provided in the mounting groove, and the braking spring (4) and the scale indicator baffle (5) are located in the mounting groove.

5. The manual switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The combined structure of the fixed connecting seat (1), support block (2), adjusting nut (3), and scale indicator baffle (5) has a length of 65mm, a width of 56mm, and a thickness of 22mm.