An automobile oil pan inspection tool
By designing an oil pan inspection fixture that includes placement, compression air supply, and lifting mechanisms, the problem of inconvenient removal of oil pans of different sizes has been solved, achieving efficient automatic ejection and improving inspection efficiency and practicality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGQING GUOEN TRADE & IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing oil pan detection devices do not automatically eject oil pans of different sizes after detection, resulting in inconvenience in removal and affecting detection efficiency and practicality.
An automotive oil pan inspection fixture was designed, comprising a placement mechanism, a pressing and air supply mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The fixture uses a motor to drive a threaded shaft to move a lifting block and a connecting rod, thereby lifting the lifting plate and the lifting mesh seat to facilitate the removal of the oil pan.
It improves the detection efficiency and practicality of oil pans, can adapt to oil pans of different specifications, saves manpower, and simplifies the removal process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field, specifically to an inspection tool for an automotive oil pan. Background Technology
[0002] The oil pan, also known as the oil sump, is an important component of the engine. Its main function is to store lubricating oil and seal the crankcase for lubrication of various engine parts. Made of stamped thin steel sheet, it possesses a certain strength and rigidity, effectively storing and distributing lubricating oil to ensure adequate lubrication of all moving parts of the engine, thereby reducing wear and damage.
[0003] A search revealed a utility model patent in China, CN222579524U, which discloses an oil pan airtightness testing device. The device includes an oil pan with an integrally formed connecting edge at its opening, and a testing platform. In use, the oil pan to be tested is placed in a placement groove with its opening facing upwards, ensuring the pan is submerged in water. The telescopic shaft of a telescopic cylinder is then pressed down, causing a pressing plate to extend into the placement groove and press against the connecting edge of the oil pan, sealing it. An inflation device is then activated, injecting gas into the oil pan through a vent. If the tested oil pan has cracks, gas will be generated on the outer surface at the location of the crack. The above-mentioned device can quickly determine the location of damage to the oil pan, facilitating subsequent processing and improving inspection efficiency. However, it still has some shortcomings. For example, the placement groove of the device is recessed. After the oil pan is placed in the groove for inspection, although it will float upwards due to the buoyancy of the water, the oil pan also has a certain weight. Different sizes of oil pans will float differently. Some oil pans may float right at the outlet of the placement groove or inside the groove, making it inconvenient to remove them. The above-mentioned device is not convenient for assisting in pushing out the oil pan, thus making it easier for workers to remove it. Its practicality is somewhat lacking. Therefore, we propose an automotive oil pan inspection fixture. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an automotive oil pan inspection fixture to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. The placement groove is recessed; after the oil pan is placed in for inspection, although it will float due to buoyancy, the oil pan also has a certain weight. Different sizes of oil pans float differently, and some may float precisely at the outlet of the placement groove or inside the groove, making it difficult to remove. The aforementioned device does not effectively assist in ejecting the oil pan, thus hindering its practicality.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a tooling for inspecting automotive oil pans, comprising a placement mechanism and a pressing and air supply mechanism, and further comprising:
[0008] A testing platform, on which a support frame is fixedly connected, a placement mechanism is installed on the testing platform, a pressing air supply mechanism is installed on the support frame, and an oil pan is placed inside the placement mechanism;
[0009] A lifting mechanism is installed on the testing platform. The lifting mechanism includes a cylinder and a mounting slot. The cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the testing platform, and the mounting slot is opened on the testing platform. A motor is installed in the mounting slot, and the output end of the motor passes through the mounting slot and is fixedly connected to a threaded shaft. A lifting block is threadedly sleeved on the threaded shaft. Two connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the lifting blocks, and connecting rods are fixedly connected to the connecting blocks. Both connecting rods pass through the testing platform, and a lifting plate is fixedly connected to the connecting rods. A lifting mesh seat is detachably connected to the lifting plate for lifting out the oil pan after testing, thereby improving testing efficiency.
[0010] Preferably, two sliding grooves are fixedly connected between the cylinder and the testing platform, and a slider is slidably connected in the sliding groove, with the lifting plate fixedly connected between the two sliders.
[0011] Furthermore, two fixed cylinders are fixedly connected to the lifting plate, and a fixed rod is placed inside the fixed cylinder. The fixed rod and the fixed cylinder are detachably connected by bolts, and the lifting mesh seat is fixedly connected to the two fixed rods.
[0012] Furthermore, the cylinder body has an opening, and a protective cover is fixedly connected between the opening and the mounting groove. A maintenance plate is provided on the protective cover, and the motor is located inside the protective cover.
[0013] Furthermore, a fixed frame is fixedly connected to the testing platform, and a fixed seat is fixedly connected to the fixed frame. One end of the threaded shaft is rotatably connected to the fixed seat.
[0014] Based on the aforementioned scheme, a reinforcing frame is fixedly connected between the two fixed cylinders.
[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a tooling for inspecting automotive oil pans, which has the following advantages:
[0017] This automotive oil pan inspection fixture, through the cooperation of an inspection table, placement mechanism, cylinder, and pressure air supply mechanism, facilitates the placement and inspection of the oil pan. After inspection, the motor and threaded shaft work together to lift the lifting block and connecting rod, which in turn pulls the lifting plate and support mesh seat to rise, allowing the support mesh seat to fully eject the oil pan. This makes it easy for workers to remove and replace the oil pan, saving manpower and improving inspection efficiency and practicality. The bolts, fixing rods, and fixing cylinders allow for easy replacement of the support mesh groove specifications, making it suitable for ejecting oil pans of different sizes. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present application;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional structure of this application;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the rear view of this application;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lifting plate, lifting mesh groove, fixing cylinder, etc., used in this application.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Placement mechanism; 2. Pressurizing air supply mechanism; 3. Testing table; 4. Support frame; 5. Oil pan; 6. Cylinder block; 7. Motor; 8. Threaded shaft; 9. Lifting block; 10. Connecting block; 11. Connecting rod; 12. Lifting plate; 13. Lifting mesh seat; 14. Slide groove; 15. Sliding block; 16. Fixed cylinder; 17. Fixed rod; 18. Bolt; 19. Protective cover; 20. Maintenance plate; 21. Fixed frame; 22. Reinforcing frame. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Example
[0025] Please see Figures 1-4 A tooling for inspecting an automotive oil pan 5, comprising a placement mechanism 1 and a pressing and air supply mechanism 2, and further comprising:
[0026] The testing platform 3 is fixedly connected to the support frame 4. The placement mechanism 1 is installed on the testing platform 3. The pressing air supply mechanism 2 is installed on the support frame 4. The oil pan 5 is placed inside the placement mechanism 1.
[0027] The lifting mechanism is mounted on the testing table 3. It includes a cylinder 6 and a mounting slot. The cylinder 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the testing table 3. The mounting slot is located on the testing table 3 and houses a motor 7. The output end of the motor 7 passes through the mounting slot and is fixedly connected to a threaded shaft 8. A lifting block 9 is threaded onto the threaded shaft 8. Two connecting blocks 10 are fixedly connected to the lifting block 9, and connecting rods 11 are fixedly connected to the connecting blocks 10. Both connecting rods 11 pass through the testing table 3, and a lifting plate 12 is fixedly connected to the connecting rods 11. A lifting mesh seat 13 is detachably connected to the lifting plate 12. The motor 7 provides photoelectric power, the threaded shaft 8 drives the lifting blocks 9 and connecting rods 11 to lift and lower, and the lifting mesh seat 13 pushes out the oil pan 5 after testing, improving testing efficiency.
[0028] Two slide grooves 14 are fixedly connected between the cylinder body 6 and the testing platform 3. Slider 15 is slidably connected in the slide grooves 14. The lifting plate 12 is fixedly connected between the two sliders 15 to improve the stability of the lifting plate 12.
[0029] Two fixed cylinders 16 are fixedly connected to the lifting plate 12. Fixed rods 17 are placed inside the fixed cylinders 16. The fixed rods 17 and the fixed cylinders 16 are detachably connected by bolts 18. The lifting mesh seat 13 is fixedly connected to the two fixed rods 17 to facilitate the replacement of lifting mesh seats 13 of different specifications.
[0030] An opening is provided on the cylinder body 6, and a protective cover 19 is fixedly connected between the opening and the mounting groove. A maintenance plate 20 is provided on the protective cover 19, and the motor 7 is located inside the protective cover 19 to isolate water from the motor 7 and to provide protection.
[0031] A fixed frame 21 is fixedly connected to the testing table 3, and a fixed seat is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 21. One end of the threaded shaft 8 is rotatably connected to the fixed seat to improve the stability of the threaded shaft 8.
[0032] A reinforcing frame 22 is fixedly connected between the two fixed cylinders 16 to improve the stability of the fixed cylinders 16.
[0033] It should be further explained that the motor 7 in this embodiment is a conventional device known to those skilled in the art and available on the market. The model can be selected or customized according to actual needs. In this patent, we only use it and have not improved its structure and function. Its setting method, installation method and electrical connection method can be debugged and operated by those skilled in the art according to the requirements of its instruction manual. It will not be described in detail here. The motor 7 is equipped with a matching control switch. The installation position of the control switch can be selected according to the actual use needs to facilitate the operator's operation and control.
[0034] In summary, the working principle and process of this automotive oil pan 5 inspection fixture are as follows: First, place the automotive oil pan 5 inspection fixture at the required location and connect the motor 7 to the forward and reverse circuit according to the corresponding instruction manual. Then, when using it, place the oil pan 5 to be inspected into the placement mechanism 1, start the pressure air supply mechanism 2, so that the placement mechanism 1, cylinder 6, pressure air supply mechanism 2, and water cooperate to perform the inspection. After the inspection is completed, start the motor 7, which drives the threaded shaft 8 to rotate. The threaded shaft 8 drives the lifting block 9, connecting block 10, connecting rod 11, etc. to rise and fall. The connecting rod 11 drives the lifting plate 12 and support... The oil pan 5 is lifted up by the mesh base, which completely removes the oil pan 5, avoiding the inconvenience of removal, saving manpower, and improving detection efficiency and practicality. The placement mechanism 1 and the pressure supply mechanism 2 involved in this solution are authorized technologies disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication (Announcement) No. CN222579524U. Their internal structure and working principle are well known to those skilled in the art and are not the innovation of this patent. The innovation of this patent lies in facilitating the removal of the oil pan 5 and improving detection efficiency and practicality. Therefore, this patent will not elaborate on its internal structure and working principle.
[0035] The above embodiments merely illustrate specific implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A tooling for inspecting an automotive oil pan (5), comprising a placement mechanism (1) and a pressing and air supply mechanism (2), characterized in that, Also includes: The testing platform (3) is fixedly connected to a support frame (4), the placement mechanism (1) is installed on the testing platform (3), the pressing air supply mechanism (2) is installed on the support frame (4), and an oil pan (5) is placed inside the placement mechanism (1). The lifting mechanism is set on the testing table (3). The lifting mechanism includes a cylinder (6) and a mounting slot. The cylinder (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the testing table (3). The mounting slot is opened on the testing table (3). A motor (7) is installed in the mounting slot. The output end of the motor (7) passes through the mounting slot and is fixedly connected to a threaded shaft (8). A lifting block (9) is threaded on the threaded shaft (8). Two connecting blocks (10) are fixedly connected to the lifting block (9). A connecting rod (11) is fixedly connected to the connecting block (10). Both connecting rods (11) pass through the testing table (3). A lifting plate (12) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (11). A lifting mesh seat (13) is detachably connected to the lifting plate (12).
2. The inspection fixture for an automotive oil pan (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two slide grooves (14) are fixedly connected between the cylinder (6) and the testing platform (3). A slider (15) is slidably connected in the slide groove (14). The lifting plate (12) is fixedly connected between the two sliders (15).
3. The automotive oil pan (5) inspection fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two fixed cylinders (16) are fixedly connected to the lifting plate (12). A fixed rod (17) is placed inside the fixed cylinder (16). The fixed rod (17) and the fixed cylinder (16) are detachably connected by bolts (18). The lifting net seat (13) is fixedly connected to the two fixed rods (17).
4. The automotive oil pan (5) inspection fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: An opening is provided on the cylinder body (6), and a protective cover (19) is fixedly connected between the opening and the mounting groove. A maintenance plate (20) is provided on the protective cover (19), and the motor (7) is located inside the protective cover (19).
5. The inspection fixture for an automotive oil pan (5) according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixed frame (21) is fixedly connected to the testing platform (3), and a fixed seat is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (21). One end of the threaded shaft (8) is rotatably connected to the fixed seat.
6. The inspection fixture for an automotive oil pan (5) according to claim 5, characterized in that: A reinforcing frame (22) is fixedly connected between the two fixed cylinders (16).