Automobile integrated instrument panel assembly transfer tooling
By designing an integrated instrument panel assembly transfer fixture, the problem of efficient and safe transportation of heavy instrument panel assemblies between different assembly lines was solved, providing flexibility and stability for multiple movement modes, and suitable for the transfer needs of automotive production lines.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 常州新泉汽车零部件有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts manufacturing technology, and in particular to a transfer tooling for integrated automotive instrument panel assemblies. Background Technology
[0002] In automotive dashboard production, the highly integrated dashboard assembly, for ease of assembly, is often integrated with heavier components such as body panels, air conditioning, wiring harnesses, and electrical parts. These components cannot be handled manually and require robotic arms or other assisted devices for handling and transport. Typically, the installation directions of sub-assembly production lines and final assembly lines are opposite, so the required transport tooling structure must be highly adaptable, simple, robust, and resistant to damage and failure. With the increasing integration of automotive assembly, transportation from supplier production lines to customer final assembly lines, especially mass production lines, necessitates transport tooling with larger capacity and higher load-bearing capacity. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a transfer fixture for an integrated automotive instrument panel assembly, addressing the actual situation encountered in the production of automotive instrument panels.
[0004] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows: A transfer fixture for an integrated automotive instrument panel assembly includes a base plate, side limiting baffles, pulleys, a foldable tow bar, cross braces, uprights, a bottom limiting groove block, and a limiting rod assembly. The base plate is characterized in that its rectangular corners are fixedly connected to the lower portions of the uprights; the cross braces are fixedly connected between two uprights on the side of the base plate; the side limiting baffles and the bottom limiting groove block are fixed to the upper part of the base plate; the bottom limiting groove block has a limiting groove; and the pulleys are fixed to the lower part of the base plate. The foldable traction rod has a traction hole at one end and is hinged to the traction side of the base plate at the other end. The limiting rod kit includes a front limiting rod and a rear limiting rod. The front limiting rod and the rear limiting rod each include a limiting post, a handle, a sliding rod, a sliding sleeve, and a limiting head. The limiting post and the sliding sleeve are installed on the support plate. The end of the sliding rod is the limiting head, which is movably installed in the sliding sleeve. The handle is fixed in the middle of the sliding rod between the sliding sleeve and the limiting post. The support plate is fixed on the cross brace. The limiting rod kit is located inside the column.
[0005] The aforementioned automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer fixture is characterized in that the upper end of the column is provided with a top support and the lower end is provided with a bottom support. The end of the top support is a square pyramid, and the bottom support is provided with a square pyramid hole corresponding to the square pyramid of the top support. The square pyramid and the square pyramid hole together form a concave-convex positioning structure.
[0006] The aforementioned automotive integrated dashboard assembly transfer fixture is characterized in that the pulleys are omnidirectional wheels.
[0007] The aforementioned automotive integrated dashboard assembly transfer fixture is characterized in that it further includes a forklift frame, which is fixed to the side of the fork on the base plate.
[0008] This utility model of automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer fixture is scientifically designed, rationally structured, and easy to manufacture and maintain. It is equipped with components such as a forklift frame and a foldable tow bar, which allows for transfer by various means such as manual labor, towing vehicles, robots, and forklifts. It is particularly suitable for transporting automotive integrated instrument panel assemblies on production lines. It is safe, reliable, and durable. Attached Figure Description
[0009] The accompanying drawings, which are provided to further illustrate this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this application and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.
[0010] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer tooling of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the stacking of the automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer tooling according to this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the limit rod kit for the automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer tooling of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the loading of the transfer tooling for the integrated instrument panel assembly in automobiles according to this utility model; In the diagram: 1-Base plate; 2-Front limit bar; 3-Rear limit bar; 4-Side limit baffle; 5-Pulley; 6-Foldable tow bar; 6a-Towing hole; 7-Forklift frame; 8-Cross brace; 9-Column; 9a-Top support; 9b-Bottom support; 10-Bottom limit slot; a-Pattern; b-Limit post; c-Handle; d-Sliding rod; e-Sliding sleeve; f-Limit head; P-Instrument panel; Q-Front panel. Detailed Implementation
[0011] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described below are merely illustrative of this utility model. Key terms used in these descriptions, including "forklift frame," "cone," and "cone hole," are simply customary names and are used for ease of description and simplification; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0012] This utility model relates to a transfer fixture for an integrated automotive instrument panel assembly, such as... Figure 1As shown, the system includes a base plate 1, side limiting baffles 4, pulleys 5, a foldable tow bar 6, a forklift frame 7, cross braces 8, uprights 9, a bottom limiting slot 10, and a limiting rod assembly. The rectangular corners (sides) of the base plate 1 are fixedly connected to the lower parts of the uprights 9. The cross braces 8 are fixedly connected between the two uprights 9 on the side (the two short rectangular sides of the left and right sides) of the base plate 1. The side limiting baffles 4 and the bottom limiting slot 10 are fixed to the upper part of the base plate 1. The bottom limiting slot 10 has a limiting slot. The pulleys 5 are universal wheels and fixed to the lower part of the base plate 1. One end of the foldable tow bar 6 has a tow hole 6a, and the other end is hinged to the tow side (the short rectangular side of the left or right side) of the base plate 1, allowing for flexible and convenient folding and unfolding. The forklift frame 7 is fixed to the fork side (the long rectangular side of the front and / or rear side) of the base plate 1. See also... Figure 3 As shown, the limiting rod assembly includes a front limiting rod 2 and a rear limiting rod 3. The front limiting rod 2 and the rear limiting rod 3 each include a limiting post b, a handle c, a sliding rod d, a sliding sleeve e, and a limiting head f. The limiting post b and the sliding sleeve e are installed on the support plate a. The end of the sliding rod d is the limiting head f, which is movably installed in the sliding sleeve e. The handle c is fixed in the middle of the sliding rod d between the sliding sleeve e and the limiting post b. The sliding rod d can be moved by rotating and pushing / pulling the handle c. The support plate a is fixed on the cross brace 8. The limiting rod assembly is located inside the column 9. The column 9 has a top support 9a at its upper end and a bottom support 9b at its lower end. The top support 9a is a truncated pyramid, meaning its base and top surfaces are both square, and its four sides are isosceles trapezoids. The bottom support 9b has a square pyramidal hole (blind hole) corresponding to the truncated pyramid of the top support 9a. The square pyramidal hole is a cavity corresponding to the shape of the truncated pyramid of the top support 9a. The truncated pyramid and the square pyramidal hole together form a concave-convex positioning structure, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer fixture of this utility model can achieve stable stacking according to actual needs, and the stacking generally does not exceed three layers.
[0013] When using this utility model automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer fixture, such as Figure 4As shown, the lower edge of the front panel Q of the integrated instrument panel assembly is placed in the limiting groove of the bottom limiting groove block 3. The side limiting baffle 4 limits the lower edge of the front panel at the side end. The front limiting rod 2 and the rear limiting rod 3 limit the upper instrument panel P area of the integrated instrument panel assembly from the front and rear, respectively. By rotating the handle c and pushing and pulling the slide rod d, the limiting rod 2 and / or the rear limiting rod 3 can be opened, ensuring that the integrated assembly can be taken out from both the front and the rear, taking into account the different directions of the sub-assembly line and the final assembly line. In addition, in order to accommodate diverse movement methods, the pulley 5, forklift frame 7, and foldable tow bar 6 are reasonably set up, so that the transfer tooling of the integrated instrument panel assembly can be moved by manpower, towing vehicle, robot, and forklift, avoiding the inconvenience of movement caused by the excessive weight of the assembly, and even the problem of logistics delays.
[0014] The above description is only a general embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, there are various other embodiments with modifications and variations, which will not be elaborated here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model are included within the protection scope claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A transfer fixture for an integrated automotive dashboard assembly, comprising a base plate (1), a side limiting baffle (4), pulleys (5), a foldable tow bar (6), a cross brace (8), a column (9), a bottom limiting slot (10), and a limiting rod kit, characterized in that, The rectangular corners of the base plate (1) are fixedly connected to the lower part of the column (9). The cross brace (8) is fixedly connected between the two columns (9) on the side of the base plate (1). The side limiting baffle (4) and the bottom limiting groove block (10) are fixed on the upper part of the base plate (1). The bottom limiting groove block (10) is provided with a limiting groove. The pulley (5) is fixed on the lower part of the base plate (1). One end of the foldable traction rod (6) is provided with a traction hole (6a), and the other end is hinged to the traction side of the base plate (1). The limiting rod kit includes a front limiting... The front limit rod (2) and the rear limit rod (3) include a limit post (b), a handle (c), a sliding rod (d), a sliding sleeve (e) and a limit head (f), respectively. The limit post (b) and the sliding sleeve (e) are installed on the support plate (a). The end of the sliding rod (d) is the limit head (f), which is movably installed in the sliding sleeve (e). The handle (c) is fixed in the middle of the sliding rod (d) between the sliding sleeve (e) and the limit post (b). The support plate (a) is fixed on the cross brace (8). The limit rod assembly is located inside the column (9).
2. The automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The column (9) has a top support (9a) at the upper end and a bottom support (9b) at the lower end. The top support (9a) has a square pyramidal truncated cone at the end, and the bottom support (9b) has a square pyramidal hole corresponding to the square pyramidal truncated cone of the top support (9a). The square pyramidal truncated cone and the square pyramidal hole together form a concave-convex positioning structure.
3. The automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pulley (5) is a swivel wheel.
4. The automotive integrated instrument panel assembly transfer fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a forklift frame (7), which is fixed to the side of the fork on the base plate (1).