Workpiece gripping tool

By designing a workpiece gripping fixture, and utilizing clamping and support components, automatic transportation and alignment assembly are achieved, solving the problems of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual adjustment and the risk of dropping in existing technologies, thus improving the assembly efficiency of circuit breaker switches.

CN224560425UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-28JIANGSU LUOKAI ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU LUOKAI ELECTRIC CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-17
Publication Date
2026-07-28

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Technical Problem

The current circuit breaker switch assembly process requires manual adjustment of the workpiece position, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to falling off, resulting in low assembly efficiency.

Method used

Design a workpiece gripping fixture, comprising a movable clamping assembly and a support assembly. The workpiece is transported to the fixture frame via the clamping assembly, and the clamping cylinder achieves automatic alignment and assembly, avoiding manual adjustment.

Benefits of technology

It improves assembly efficiency, saves time and effort, prevents workpieces from falling, and ensures that workpieces are quickly and accurately aligned with the assembly position.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a work piece catches frock, is provided with frock frame and support on base subassembly, is provided with the clamp component that can move up and down on support, is provided with several groups of horizontal clamping group and longitudinal clamping group on the clamp base plate of clamp component, every group horizontal clamping group includes the horizontal clamping plate that can move horizontally and fixed horizontal support plate, and the clamping rod of horizontal clamping plate connects horizontal clamping cylinder, and longitudinal clamping group includes longitudinal clamping cylinder and longitudinal clamping plate, and the opposite two sides of longitudinal clamping cylinder respectively stretch out the clamping rod, and the clamping rod on both sides is connected longitudinal clamping plate respectively. The utility model transports the work piece to be assembled to frock frame through clamp component, and assists work piece assembly, and the work piece that is to be assembled is fast one -step alignment assembly position, need not adjust position, save time and labour, also avoided the work piece and dropped because of not catching tightly, improved assembly efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of workpiece gripping device technology, and in particular to a workpiece gripping fixture. Background Technology

[0002] During the assembly of circuit breakers, the components to be assembled are usually manually picked up by the assembler and placed in the required position before being installed and connected. This method requires the assembler to repeatedly adjust the position to align the workpiece, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to dropping due to loose grip, resulting in low assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In response to the shortcomings of existing circuit breaker switch installation, the applicant provides a workpiece gripping fixture with a reasonable structure. The workpiece is placed on the clamping assembly, which then transports it to the fixture frame and assists in installation, saving time and effort and increasing assembly efficiency.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows: A workpiece gripping fixture includes a base assembly with a fixture frame and a support, and a clamping assembly that can move up and down on the support. The clamping assembly has several sets of transverse clamping groups and longitudinal clamping groups on its base plate. Each transverse clamping group includes a transversely movable clamping plate and a fixed transverse support plate. The transverse clamping plate is connected to the clamping rod of a transverse clamping cylinder, which can drive the transverse clamping plate to move laterally closer to or away from the transverse support plate. The longitudinal clamping group includes a longitudinal clamping cylinder and a longitudinal clamping plate. Clamping rods extend from opposite sides of the longitudinal clamping cylinder, and longitudinal clamping plates are connected to the clamping rods on both sides. The longitudinal clamping cylinder drives the longitudinal clamping plates on both sides to move longitudinally closer to or away from each other.

[0005] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: The clamp assembly is connected to the bracket via a support assembly, which in turn is connected to the clamp assembly via a pivot. The clamp assembly can rotate around the pivot's central axis.

[0006] The pivot of the support assembly is inserted through the support plate, a bearing is sleeved on the pivot, the bearing is inserted into the bearing seat, and the bearing seat is fixedly connected to the support plate; the support plate is movably connected to the bracket.

[0007] The support plate of the support assembly is connected to the slider, and the bracket is equipped with a vertical guide rail. The slider is mounted on the guide rail and can move up and down. The support plate is equipped with a connecting plate, which is connected to a lifting cylinder. The lifting cylinder can drive the support assembly to move up and down.

[0008] The transverse clamping plate and transverse support plate of the clamping assembly are arranged face to face on opposite sides of the transverse clamping cylinder, and transverse clamping blocks are connected to the side plates of the transverse clamping plate and transverse support plate facing each other.

[0009] The clamping assembly has two longitudinal clamping plates with longitudinal clamping blocks connected to the side plates facing each other.

[0010] The longitudinal clamping block is a V-shaped block.

[0011] The fixture assembly is located above the tooling rack and can be moved toward or away from the tooling rack longitudinally.

[0012] Several sets of transverse clamping groups of the fixture assembly correspond to several assembly stations of the tooling fixture.

[0013] Several sets of transverse clamping groups of the clamping assembly are arranged at transverse intervals on the upper surface of the clamping base plate, and the longitudinal clamping groups are set on one side of the lower part of the clamping base plate, located diagonally below the transverse clamping groups.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This invention uses a clamping assembly to transport the workpiece to be assembled onto the tooling rack and assists in the assembly of the workpiece. The workpiece can be quickly aligned with the assembly position in one step without the need for position adjustment, saving time and effort, and also preventing the workpiece from falling due to insufficient grip, thus improving assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention from another angle.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a 3D view of the fixture assembly.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a top view of the fixture assembly.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Base assembly; 2. Tooling frame; 3. Bracket; 4. Guide rail; 5. Slider; 6. Support base assembly; 61. Support plate; 62. Connecting plate one; 63. Rotating shaft; 64. Bearing; 65. Bearing seat; 7. Fixture assembly; 71. Fixture base plate; 72. Lateral clamping assembly; 721. Lateral clamping cylinder; 722. Lateral clamping plate; 723. Lateral support plate; 724. Lateral clamping block; 73. Longitudinal clamping assembly; 731. Longitudinal clamping cylinder; 732. Longitudinal clamping plate; 733. Longitudinal clamping block; 734. Connecting plate two; 8. Lifting cylinder; 81. Cylinder body; 82. Piston rod. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] This invention provides a workpiece gripping fixture for replacing manual labor in moving workpieces to the assembly position.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the base assembly 1 of the gripping fixture is equipped with a fixture frame 2 and a support 3. The fixture frame 2 is equipped with several assembly stations. The left and right columns of the support 3 are respectively equipped with vertical guide rails 4. The guide rails 4 are equipped with sliders 5, which can move up and down along the guide rails 4. The sliders 5 are fixedly connected to the support base assembly 6. The support base assembly 6 is connected to the clamp assembly 7. The clamp assembly 7 is located directly above the fixture frame 2 and can move towards or away from the fixture frame 2. The support base assembly 6 is connected to a lifting cylinder 8, which can drive the support base assembly 6 to rise and fall.

[0024] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the support assembly 6 includes a support plate 61, a connecting plate 62, a rotating shaft 63, a bearing 64, and a bearing seat 65. The support plate 61 is vertically arranged and fixedly connected to the slider 5. The connecting plate 62 extends horizontally from the back of the support plate 61 and is fixedly connected to the support plate 61. The rotating shaft 63 passes through the support plate 61, and the bearing 64 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 63. The bearing 64 is inserted into the bearing seat 65, and the bearing seat 65 is fixedly connected to the support plate 61. One end of the rotating shaft 63 extends from the front of the support plate 61 and connects to the clamp assembly 7. The clamp assembly 7 can rotate around the central axis of the rotating shaft 63 to adjust the angle.

[0025] like Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the fixture assembly 7 includes a fixture base plate 71, several sets of transverse clamping groups 72, and a longitudinal clamping group 73. The fixture base plate 71 is vertically arranged and fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 63. The several sets of transverse clamping groups 72 and longitudinal clamping groups 73 are arranged on the front of the fixture base plate 71 and extend forward longitudinally. The several sets of transverse clamping groups 72 are arranged at intervals along the transverse direction on the upper surface of the fixture base plate 71, and the several sets of transverse clamping groups 72 correspond to several assembly stations of the tooling frame 2. The longitudinal clamping groups 73 are arranged on one side of the lower part of the fixture base plate 71, located diagonally below the transverse clamping groups 72.

[0026] Each set of transverse clamping units 72 includes a transverse clamping cylinder 721, a transverse clamping plate 722, and a transverse support plate 723. The transverse clamping cylinder 721 and the transverse support plate 723 are fixedly connected to the fixture base plate 71. The transverse clamping plate 722 is connected to the clamping rod of the transverse clamping cylinder 721. The transverse clamping plate 722 and the transverse support plate 723 are arranged face-to-face on opposite sides of the transverse clamping cylinder 721. The transverse clamping cylinder 721 drives the transverse clamping plate 722 to move laterally closer to or away from the transverse support plate 723. A transverse clamping block 724 is connected to the side of the transverse clamping plate 722 and the transverse support plate 723 facing each other. The transverse clamping block 724 is a flat insulating block.

[0027] The longitudinal clamping assembly 73 includes a longitudinal clamping cylinder 731, a longitudinal clamping plate 732, a longitudinal clamping block 733, and a connecting plate 734. The connecting plate 734 is fixedly connected to the fixture base plate 71, and the longitudinal clamping cylinder 731 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting plate 734 facing the tooling frame 2. The longitudinal clamping cylinder 731 is a bidirectional cylinder, with clamping rods extending in the longitudinal forward and backward directions respectively. A longitudinal clamping plate 732 is connected to each clamping rod. The longitudinal clamping cylinder 731 drives the two longitudinal clamping plates 732 to move closer to or further away from each other in the longitudinal direction. A longitudinal clamping block 733 is connected to the side of the two longitudinal clamping plates 732 facing each other. The longitudinal clamping block 733 is a V-shaped block, and the two longitudinal clamping blocks 733 clamp rod-shaped workpieces through the V-shaped opening.

[0028] The cylinder body 81 of the lifting cylinder 8 is connected to the base assembly 1, and the piston rod 82 is connected to the connecting plate 62 of the support assembly 6, thereby driving the support assembly 6 to lift and lower.

[0029] In actual use, the workpiece to be assembled is placed on the transverse clamping group 72 and / or the longitudinal clamping group 73 of the fixture assembly 7. The lifting cylinder 8 drives the support base assembly 6 and the fixture assembly 7 to descend, and sends the workpiece to be assembled to the tooling frame 2. If it is necessary to adjust the assembly angle of the workpiece to be assembled, the fixture assembly 7 is driven to rotate through the rotating shaft 63 to rotate the workpiece to be assembled to a suitable angle.

[0030] This utility model uses a clamping assembly 7 to transport the workpiece to be assembled onto the tooling rack 2 and assists in the assembly of the workpiece. The workpiece to be assembled can be quickly aligned with the assembly position in one step without the need for position adjustment, saving time and effort, and also preventing the workpiece from falling due to insufficient grip, thus improving assembly efficiency.

[0031] The above description is an explanation of the present utility model and not a limitation thereof. The present utility model can be modified in any form without departing from its spirit.

Claims

1. A workpiece gripping fixture, characterized in that: The base assembly (1) is provided with a tooling frame (2) and a bracket (3), and the bracket (3) is provided with a clamping assembly (7) that can move up and down; the clamping base plate (71) of the clamping assembly (7) is provided with several sets of transverse clamping groups (72) and longitudinal clamping groups (73); each set of transverse clamping groups (72) includes a transverse clamping plate (722) that can move laterally and a fixed transverse support plate (723), and the transverse clamping plate (722) is connected to the clamping rod of the transverse clamping cylinder (721). The transverse clamping cylinder (721) can drive the transverse clamping plate (722) to move closer to or away from the transverse support plate (723) in the transverse direction; the longitudinal clamping group (73) includes a longitudinal clamping cylinder (731) and a longitudinal clamping plate (732). Clamping rods extend from opposite sides of the longitudinal clamping cylinder (731), and the longitudinal clamping plates (732) are connected to the clamping rods on both sides respectively. The longitudinal clamping cylinder (731) drives the longitudinal clamping plates (732) on both sides to move closer to or away from each other in the longitudinal direction.

2. The workpiece gripping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp assembly (7) is connected to the bracket (3) via the support assembly (6). The support assembly (6) is connected to the clamp assembly (7) via the pivot (63). The clamp assembly (7) can rotate around the central axis of the pivot (63) following the pivot (63).

3. The workpiece gripping fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pivot (63) of the support assembly (6) is inserted on the support plate (61), and a bearing (64) is sleeved on the pivot (63). The bearing (64) is inserted into the bearing seat (65), and the bearing seat (65) is fixedly connected to the support plate (61). The support plate (61) is movably connected to the bracket (3).

4. The workpiece gripping fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate (61) of the support base assembly (6) is connected to the slider (5), and the bracket (3) is provided with a vertical guide rail (4). The slider (5) is moved up and down on the guide rail (4). A connecting plate (62) is provided on the support plate (61), and the connecting plate (62) is connected to the lifting cylinder (8). The lifting cylinder (8) can drive the support base assembly (6) to rise and fall.

5. The workpiece gripping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse clamping plate (722) and transverse support plate (723) of the clamping assembly (7) are arranged face to face on opposite sides of the transverse clamping cylinder (721), and a transverse clamping block (724) is connected to the side of the transverse clamping plate (722) and the transverse support plate (723) facing each other.

6. The workpiece gripping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (7) has two longitudinal clamping plates (732) with longitudinal clamping blocks (733) connected to the side plates facing each other.

7. The workpiece gripping fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: The longitudinal clamping block (733) is a V-shaped block.

8. The workpiece gripping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixture assembly (7) is located above the tooling frame (2) and can be moved toward or away from the tooling frame (2) longitudinally.

9. The workpiece gripping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several sets of transverse clamping groups (72) of the fixture assembly (7) correspond to several assembly stations of the tooling frame (2).

10. The workpiece gripping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several sets of transverse clamping groups (72) of the clamping assembly (7) are arranged at transverse intervals on the upper surface of the clamping base plate (71), and the longitudinal clamping group (73) is set on one side of the lower part of the clamping base plate (71), located diagonally below the transverse clamping groups (72).