Hand shifter for vehicle chassis suspension
By designing a manual positioner, the problems of long development cycle and high cost of existing electronically controlled positioners were solved, enabling low-cost mass production of chassis suspension and improving production efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SICHUAN JIANAN IND
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing electronically controlled positioner has a long development cycle and high cost during the chassis suspension trial production stage, which cannot meet the needs of small-batch model changeover production.
Design a simple manual positioner that uses manual operation and sensors to achieve multi-angle positioning and flipping of the fixture, suitable for mass production of chassis suspension.
It reduced production costs, improved production efficiency, and enabled safe handling of workpieces through sensors, simplifying the operation process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automobile chassis suspension production technology, specifically to a manual positioner for automobile chassis suspension. Background Technology
[0002] During the trial production phase of the chassis suspension product, the dimensions of the welded components did not meet the required standards, the welding quality was unstable, and there were many defects. Manual repair welding was required to ensure product quality. To facilitate worker operation and improve efficiency, a positioner needs to be developed to increase production efficiency. Currently, the most commonly used positioners on the market are electrically controlled positioners, which use motors to control the free rotation of the clamps. However, this type of positioner has a long development cycle and high cost in the early trial production phase, and it cannot be used for small-batch production.
[0003] Therefore, there is a need for a low-cost positioner for chassis suspension that can adapt to large-scale model changes. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a manual positioner for automotive chassis suspension. This positioner has a simple structure, low cost, and is suitable for small-batch model changes.
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved by the following solution: A manual positioner for an automobile chassis suspension includes a mounting base, mounting brackets at both ends of the mounting base, a clamp between the two mounting brackets, a mounting shaft on the mounting bracket, and the two ends of the clamp connected and fixed to the mounting shaft. A braking device is mounted on the mounting bracket at the left end of the mounting base. The braking device includes a mounting seat on the upper surface of the left end of the mounting base, the upper end of the mounting seat is hinged to a brake pedal, the front end of the brake pedal extends outward from the mounting bracket, and the middle section of the brake pedal is connected and fixed to the lower end of a connecting rod. The upper end of the connecting rod is hinged to the lower end of the positioning pin, the upper end of the positioning pin engages with the positioning plate, and the positioning plate is fixedly connected to the mounting shaft. The fixture includes a fixture frame fixedly connected to the mounting bracket. The center of the mounting frame is a space for placing the chassis suspension. A crossbeam is provided at the lower end of the middle section of the left and right sides of the fixture frame. A quick clamp for clamping the chassis suspension is provided on the upper end of the middle section of the crossbeam. The lower ends of the left and right sides of the fixture frame are respectively fixedly connected to the support pins for supporting the chassis suspension. The left and right ends of the front frame of the fixture frame are respectively fixedly connected to the positioning pins for positioning the chassis suspension.
[0006] The positioning disk has multiple positioning grooves around its circumference for positioning.
[0007] A sensor is installed on the mounting bracket at the right end of the mounting base, and the lower end of the quick clamp is connected and fixed to the sensor through a sensor connecting rod.
[0008] The quick-release caliper includes a mounting bracket mounted on a crossbeam. A vertical shaft is located in the center of the mounting bracket. The upper end of the vertical shaft passes through the upper end face of the mounting bracket and is connected and fixed to a rotating shaft. The horizontal arms at both ends of the rotating shaft are respectively hinged to one end of a connecting rod. The other end of the connecting rod is connected and fixed to a pressure plate. The side arm of the rotating shaft is connected and fixed to a handle. The lower end of the vertical shaft is hinged to a sensor connecting rod.
[0009] The positioning pin is a stepped shaft pin, with the upper end being a large diameter section and the lower end being a small diameter section. A large pin sleeve is provided on the outer circumference of the large diameter section of the positioning pin, and a small pin sleeve is provided on the outer circumference of the small diameter section of the positioning pin. A spring is provided between the large pin sleeve and the small pin sleeve, and a retaining seat is provided on the outer circumference of the large pin sleeve and the small pin sleeve. The retaining seat is fixed by a support frame that is connected and fixed to the mounting bracket.
[0010] The clamp frame is provided with a clamp handle for easy flipping of the clamp.
[0011] The advantages of this invention are that the positioner has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, is suitable for mass replacement of chassis suspensions, and is easy to operate, improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. The positioning disc in the positioning mechanism has multiple positioning slots around its circumference, allowing for multi-angle rotation and inspection of the workpiece. The robot can handle and unload workpieces using signals from sensors connected to the quick-release calipers, ensuring high safety. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a top view of the present invention;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 For the left view of this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0015] Figure 4 For the left view of this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0016] Figure 5 This is a right view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-release caliper structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 7 This is an assembly diagram of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0019] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, a manual positioner for an automotive chassis suspension includes a mounting base 1, mounting brackets 2 at both ends of the mounting base 1, a clamp 3 between the two mounting brackets 2, a mounting shaft on the mounting brackets 2, and both ends of the clamp 3 connected and fixed to the mounting shaft. A braking device 4 is mounted on the mounting bracket 2 at the left end of the mounting base 1. The braking device 4 includes a mounting seat 4-2 on the upper surface of the left end of the mounting base 1. The upper end of the mounting seat 4-2 is hinged to a brake pedal 4-1. The front end of the brake pedal 4-1 extends outward from the mounting bracket 2, and the middle section of the brake pedal 4-1 is connected to a connecting rod 4- The lower end of 3 is fixedly connected, and the upper end of the connecting rod 4-3 is hinged to the lower end of the positioning pin 4-6. The positioning pin 4-6 is a stepped shaft pin. The upper end of the positioning pin 4-6 is a large diameter section, and the lower end of the positioning pin 4-6 is a small diameter section. A large pin sleeve 4-5 is provided on the outer circumference of the large diameter section of the positioning pin 4-6, and a small pin sleeve 4-4 is provided on the outer circumference of the small diameter section of the positioning pin 4-6. A spring 4-9 is provided between the large pin sleeve 4-5 and the small pin sleeve 4-4. A retainer 4-10 is provided on the outer circumference of the large pin sleeve 4-5 and the small pin sleeve 4-4. The retainer 4-10 is fixed by a support frame 4-8 that is connected and fixed to the mounting bracket 2. The upper end of the positioning pin 4-6 meshes with the positioning plate 4-7, and the positioning plate 4-7 is connected and fixed to the mounting shaft. The positioning plate 4-7 has multiple positioning grooves 4-71 on its circumference for positioning. The clamp 3 includes a clamp frame 3-2 connected and fixed to the mounting bracket 2. The center of the mounting frame 3-2 is a space for placing the chassis suspension 5. A crossbeam 3-5 is provided at the lower end of the middle section on the left and right sides of the clamp frame 3-2. A quick clamp 3-4 for clamping the chassis suspension 5 is provided on the upper end of the middle section of the crossbeam 3-5. The caliper 3-4 includes a mounting bracket 3-41 mounted on a crossbeam 3-5. A vertical shaft 3-46 is located in the center of the mounting bracket 3-41. The upper end of the vertical shaft 3-46 passes through the upper end face of the mounting bracket 3-41 and is connected and fixed to a rotating shaft 3-45. The horizontal arms at both ends of the rotating shaft 3-45 are hinged to one end of a connecting rod 3-44, and the other end of the connecting rod 3-44 is connected and fixed to a pressure plate 3-43. The side arms of the rotating shaft 3-45 are connected and fixed to a handle 3-42. The lower end of the vertical shaft 3-46 is hinged to a sensor connecting rod 3-6. The lower ends of the left and right sides of the clamp frame 3-2 are connected and fixed to support pins 3-3 for supporting the chassis suspension 5. The left and right ends of the front frame of the clamp frame 3-2 are connected and fixed to positioning pins 3-1 for positioning the chassis suspension 5. A sensor 6 is installed on the mounting bracket 2 at the right end of the mounting base 1. The lower end of the quick clamp 3-4 is connected and fixed to the sensor 6 via a sensor connecting rod 3-6. The sensor 6 can transmit signals to the robot, enabling the robot to load, unload, and transport workpieces, preventing errors caused by manual operation and improving safety performance. A clamp handle 3-7 is provided on the clamp frame 3-2 to facilitate the flipping of the clamp 3.
[0020] Positioner User Manual:
[0021] The part is placed on the positioner and secured using quick-release calipers. The operator manually rotates the part to observe any defects. The clamp handle is manually controlled by the brake pedal to flip the part. When work is required, the brake pedal is released, and the elastic locating pin applies the brake. After work is completed, the brake pedal is pressed again to release it. This process can be repeated until all work is finished. During part flipping, multiple locating grooves on the circumference of the positioning plate allow for observation and positioning of the workpiece from different angles.
[0022] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications made to the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A manual positioner for automobile chassis suspension, comprising a mounting base (1), mounting brackets (2) provided at the left and right ends of the mounting base (1), a clamp (3) provided between the two mounting brackets (2), a mounting shaft provided on the mounting brackets (2), and the two ends of the clamp (3) being connected and fixed to the mounting shaft, characterized in that: A braking device (4) is provided on the mounting bracket (2) at the left end of the mounting base (1). The braking device (4) includes a mounting seat (4-2) on the upper surface of the left end of the mounting base (1). The upper end of the mounting seat (4-2) is hinged to the brake pedal (4-1). The front end of the brake pedal (4-1) extends out of the outside of the mounting bracket (2). The middle section of the brake pedal (4-1) is connected and fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod (4-3). The upper end of the connecting rod (4-3) is hinged to the lower end of the positioning pin (4-6). The upper end of the positioning pin (4-6) meshes with the positioning plate (4-7). The positioning plate (4-7) is connected and fixed to the mounting shaft. The fixture (3) includes a fixture frame (3-2) that is fixed to the mounting bracket (2). The center of the mounting frame (3-2) is a space for placing the chassis suspension (5). A crossbeam (3-5) is set at the lower end of the middle section of the left and right sides of the fixture frame (3-2). A quick clamp (3-4) for clamping the chassis suspension (5) is set on the upper end of the middle section of the crossbeam (3-5). The lower ends of the left and right sides of the fixture frame (3-2) are respectively connected and fixed to the support pins (3-3) for supporting the chassis suspension (5). The left and right ends of the front frame of the fixture frame (3-2) are respectively connected and fixed to the positioning pins (3-1) for positioning the chassis suspension (5).
2. The manual positioner for automobile chassis suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circumference of the positioning disk (4-7) is provided with multiple positioning grooves (4-71) for positioning.
3. The manual positioner for automobile chassis suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sensor (6) is installed on the mounting bracket (2) on the right end of the mounting base (1), and the lower end of the quick clamp (3-4) is connected and fixed to the sensor (6) through the sensor connecting rod (3-6).
4. The manual positioner for automobile chassis suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick clamp (3-4) includes a mounting bracket (3-41) set on a crossbeam (3-5). A vertical shaft (3-46) is set in the center of the mounting bracket (3-41). The upper end of the vertical shaft (3-46) passes through the upper end face of the mounting bracket (3-41) and is connected and fixed to the rotating shaft (3-45). The horizontal arms at the left and right ends of the rotating shaft (3-45) are respectively hinged to one end of the connecting rod (3-44). The other end of the connecting rod (3-44) is connected and fixed to the pressure plate (3-43). The side arm of the rotating shaft (3-45) is connected and fixed to the handle (3-42). The lower end of the vertical shaft (3-46) is hinged to the sensor connecting rod (3-6).
5. The manual positioner for automobile chassis suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning pin (4-6) is a stepped shaft pin. The upper end of the positioning pin (4-6) is a large diameter section, and the lower end of the positioning pin (4-6) is a small diameter section. A large pin sleeve (4-5) is provided on the outer circumference of the large diameter section of the positioning pin (4-6), and a small pin sleeve (4-4) is provided on the outer circumference of the small diameter section of the positioning pin (4-6). A spring (4-9) is provided between the large pin sleeve (4-5) and the small pin sleeve (4-4). A retainer (4-10) is provided on the outer circumference of the large pin sleeve (4-5) and the small pin sleeve (4-4). The retainer (4-10) is fixed by a support frame (4-8) that is connected and fixed to the mounting bracket (2).
6. The manual positioner for automobile chassis suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp frame (3-2) is provided with a clamp handle (3-7) for easy flipping of the clamp (3).