A clamping and overturning structure for flange production

By using an integrated mechanical linkage clamping and flipping structure, the flange is automatically clamped and flipped, solving the problem of manual flipping after clamping in the existing technology, thus improving the flange production efficiency and adaptability.

CN224587585UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04HEFEI JINLUYUAN INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEFEI JINLUYUAN INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-12
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

The existing flange production equipment requires manual flipping after clamping and fixing, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

An integrated mechanical linkage clamping and flipping structure was designed, including a clamping drive mechanism and a flipping drive mechanism. The automatic clamping and flipping of the flange is achieved by driving the reverse lead screw and gear rack by a motor. The linkage with the slider ensures the stability and adaptability during the processing.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic clamping and flipping of flanges, reducing the time spent on frequent fixture changes in traditional processes, improving production efficiency, and is compatible with the processing of flanges of various specifications, achieving a seamless connection between clamping, flipping, and processing.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of clamping overturning structures for flange production, belong to flange processing field, including pedestal, and the support connected in the top of pedestal;Two side shafts are symmetrically rotationally connected on support, and sleeve ring is connected between two side shafts;Bottom plate is slidably connected on support, bottom plate is used in cooperation with sleeve ring, for supporting flange workpiece;Two oppositely arranged clamps are slidably arranged in sleeve ring, and form adjustable clamping space;The device is integrated mechanical linkage design, under clamping drive mechanism and overturning drive mechanism, the automatic clamping of flange is realized, while cooperating slider linkage makes bottom plate real-time self-adapting adjustment support position, through full-course mechanical self-locking, ensure that there is no risk of zero slack in processing process, simultaneously, the device can be compatible with multiple specifications flange processing, save the time and equipment cost of frequent replacement of fixture in traditional process, realize the seamless link of clamping-overturning-processing whole process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flange processing technology, specifically a clamping and flipping structure for flange production. Background Technology

[0002] A flange, also called a flange plate or flange, is a part used to connect shafts to each other, and is used for connecting pipe ends; flanges are also used on equipment inlets and outlets for connecting two pieces of equipment, such as speed reducer flanges.

[0003] An investigation revealed that a Chinese utility model patent (or invention patent) discloses a flange clamping device and fixture (publication number: CN207155281U), comprising a positioning seat and a pressure plate, as well as a support frame, a drive mechanism, and a positioning component for workpiece positioning. The positioning component is detachably mounted on the positioning seat, and the pressure plate is mounted on the support frame and located above the positioning seat. The drive mechanism is connected to the pressure plate and drives the pressure plate to rotate around the support frame to press the workpiece. The advantages of this utility model are: the drive mechanism drives the pressure plate located above the positioning seat to rotate and open, facilitating the unobstructed placement of the workpiece into the positioning seat; the placement operation is simple and convenient; and the drive mechanism drives the pressure plate to press the workpiece, saving time and effort and improving the efficiency of workpiece positioning and clamping.

[0004] While the above-mentioned solution has the advantages mentioned above, its disadvantage is that the existing device can only clamp and fix the flange during use. When it is necessary to flip the flange, the flange must first be untied and then manually flipped and fixed to the device. This process wastes a certain amount of production time and reduces the efficiency of flange production.

[0005] Therefore, this utility model provides a clamping and flipping structure for flange production to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] This invention provides a clamping and flipping structure for flange production, aiming to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] (II) Technical Solution

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a clamping and flipping structure for flange production, comprising a base and a bracket connected to the top of the base;

[0010] The bracket has two symmetrically rotatably connected side shafts, and a collar connects the two side shafts.

[0011] A base plate is slidably connected to the bracket, and the base plate is used in conjunction with a collar to support the flange workpiece;

[0012] Two opposing clamping plates are slidably arranged inside the collar to form an adjustable clamping space;

[0013] The bracket is equipped with a clamping drive mechanism for driving two clamping plates to move toward each other to clamp the flange workpiece.

[0014] The bracket is also equipped with a flipping drive mechanism, which is used to drive the collar and the clamped flange workpiece to flip as a whole through the side shaft.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the clamping drive mechanism includes a square rod;

[0016] Each of the side shafts has a square rod that slides through it. One end of each square rod is connected to the outer wall of the clamping plate, and the other end of each square rod is rotatably connected to a side plate. Each side plate has a reverse screw threadedly connected inside it, and the top of the bracket is provided with a power source to drive the reverse screw to rotate.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the power source includes an electric motor;

[0018] A motor is mounted on the side wall of the bracket, and a first conical tooth is sleeved on the output end of the motor. A second conical tooth meshes with the side wall of the first conical tooth, and the second conical tooth is connected to the outer wall of the reverse lead screw.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the side wall of the bracket is symmetrically connected with two limiting rods, and each side plate is slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting rod.

[0020] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the flipping drive mechanism includes gears;

[0021] Each of the side shafts is connected to a gear on its outer wall, and each gear is meshed with a rack on its outer wall. An electric actuator is mounted on the top of the bracket, and the end of the electric actuator is connected to the top of any of the racks.

[0022] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the bracket is provided with two sets of corresponding sliding grooves, each of the sliding grooves is connected to a slider, each slider is connected to the side wall of the base plate, and any set of sliders is connected to the side wall of the rack.

[0023] As a preferred technical solution of this application, an anti-slip pad is provided at the top of the base plate.

[0024] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0025] This device, through its integrated mechanical linkage design, achieves automatic clamping of flanges via a clamping drive mechanism and a flipping drive mechanism. Simultaneously, the slider linkage enables the base plate to adaptively adjust its support position in real time. Full-process mechanical self-locking ensures zero risk of loosening during processing. Furthermore, this device is compatible with the processing of flanges of various specifications, saving the time and equipment costs associated with frequent fixture changes in traditional processes, and achieving seamless integration of the entire process from clamping to flipping to processing. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a clamping and flipping structure used in flange production.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable state of the base plate in a clamping and flipping structure used in flange production.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the power source in a clamping and flipping structure used in flange production.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a clamping and flipping structure used in flange production, consisting of a base plate, a rack, and a slider.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the moving state of the clamping plate in a clamping and flipping structure used in flange production.

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 1. Base; 11. Bracket; 2. Side shaft; 3. Collar; 31. Base plate; 4. Clamping plate; 5. Clamping drive mechanism; 51. Square rod; 52. Side plate; 53. Reverse lead screw; 54. Power source; 541. First conical tooth; 542. Second conical tooth; 55. Limiting rod; 6. Tilting drive mechanism; 61. Gear; 62. Rack; 63. Slide groove; 64. Slider. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] This utility model provides a clamping and flipping structure for flange production, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, it includes a base 1 and a bracket 11 connected to the top of the base 1;

[0035] The bracket 11 is symmetrically rotatably connected to two side shafts 2, and a collar 3 is connected between the two side shafts 2.

[0036] A base plate 31 is slidably connected to the bracket 11. The base plate 31 is used in conjunction with the collar 3 to support the flange workpiece.

[0037] Two opposing clamping plates 4 are slidably arranged inside the collar 3 to form an adjustable clamping space;

[0038] The bracket 11 is provided with a clamping drive mechanism 5, which is used to drive the two clamping plates 4 to move towards each other to clamp the flange workpiece.

[0039] The bracket 11 is also equipped with a flipping drive mechanism 6, which is used to drive the collar 3 and the clamped flange workpiece to flip as a whole through the side shaft 2; the flange workpiece is placed on the base plate 31, and the clamping drive mechanism 5 pushes the clamping plate 4 to slide in the collar 3 until the outer edge of the flange is clamped, thereby clamping and positioning the flange. The flipping drive mechanism 6 drives the collar 3 connected to the side shaft 2 to flip as a whole, and the flange double-sided processing requirement is realized by flipping from 0 to 180°.

[0040] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the clamping drive mechanism 5 includes a square rod 51;

[0041] Each of the side shafts 2 has a square rod 51 slidably connected inside. One end of each square rod 51 is connected to the outer wall of the clamping plate 4, and the other end of each square rod 51 is rotatably connected to a side plate 52. Each side plate 52 has a reverse screw 53 threadedly connected inside. The top of the bracket 11 is provided with a power source 54 that drives the reverse screw 53 to rotate. When the power source 54 is activated, it drives the reverse screw 53 to rotate. The reverse screw 53 drives the two side plates to move towards each other. The side plates 52 push the clamping plate 4 to slide inside the collar 3 through the square rods 51 until they clamp the outer edge of the flange, thereby clamping and positioning the flange.

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the power source 54 includes a motor;

[0043] A motor is installed on the side wall of the bracket 11. The output end of the motor is sleeved with a first conical tooth 541. The side wall of the first conical tooth 541 is engaged with a second conical tooth 542. The second conical tooth 542 is connected to the outer wall of the reverse lead screw 53. When the motor is started, the reverse lead screw 53 is driven to rotate through the engagement of the first conical tooth 541 and the second conical tooth 542. The reverse lead screw 53 drives the two side plates 52 to move towards each other.

[0044] like Figure 3As shown, two limiting rods 55 are symmetrically connected to the side wall of the bracket 11, and each side plate 52 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting rod 55; by setting the limiting rod 55, the two side plates 52 can be moved towards each other along the limiting rod 55, which plays a limiting role.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the flipping drive mechanism 6 includes a gear 61;

[0046] Each of the side shafts 2 has a gear 61 connected to its outer wall, and each gear 61 has a rack 62 meshing with its outer wall. An electric push rod is installed at the top of the bracket 11, and the end of the electric push rod is connected to the top of any of the racks 62. The rack 62 is pushed to move linearly by the electric push rod. When the rack 62 moves, it drives the slider 64 to move synchronously inside the slide groove 63, thereby maintaining the stability of the rack 62 during movement. The rack 62 drives the gear 61 to rotate, causing the side shaft 2 to drive the collar 3 to rotate as a whole. The double-sided processing requirement of the flange is achieved by rotating from 0 to 180°.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the bracket 11 has two sets of corresponding sliding grooves 63, and each sliding groove 63 is connected to a slider 64. Each slider 64 is connected to the side wall of the base plate 31, and any set of sliders 64 is connected to the side wall of the rack 62. Since the sliders 64 are linked with the rack 62 and the base plate 31, the base plate 31 moves synchronously with the rack 62, thereby allowing the base plate 31 to adjust the distance between itself and the collar 3 at all times.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, an anti-slip pad is provided at the top of the base plate 31; by providing the anti-slip pad, the stability of the flange workpiece can be improved when it is placed.

[0049] Working principle: The flange workpiece is placed on the anti-slip pad of the base plate 31. The motor is started, and the first conical tooth 541 and the second conical tooth 542 mesh to drive the reverse screw 53 to rotate. The reverse screw 53 drives the two side plates 52 to move towards each other along the limiting rod 55. The side plates 52 push the clamping plate 4 to slide in the collar 3 through the square rod 51 until the outer edge of the flange is clamped, thereby clamping and positioning the flange. The electric push rod drives the rack 62 to move linearly. When the rack 62 moves, it drives the slider 64 to move synchronously in the slide groove 63, thereby maintaining the stability of the rack 62 during movement. The rack 62 drives the gear 61 to rotate, causing the side shaft 2 to drive the collar 3 to rotate as a whole. The 0-180° rotation realizes the double-sided processing requirement of the flange. Since the slider 64 is linked with the rack 62 and the base plate 31, it ensures that the base plate 31 moves synchronously with the rack 62, thereby allowing the base plate 31 to adjust the distance between itself and the collar 3 at all times.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clamping and flipping structure for flange production, comprising a base (1) and a bracket (11) connected to the top of the base (1); characterized in that: The bracket (11) has two symmetrically rotatably connected side shafts (2), and a collar (3) is connected between the two side shafts (2). A base plate (31) is slidably connected to the bracket (11). The base plate (31) is used in conjunction with the collar (3) to support the flange workpiece. Two opposing clamping plates (4) are slidably arranged inside the collar (3) to form an adjustable clamping space; The bracket (11) is provided with a clamping drive mechanism (5) for driving two clamping plates (4) to move toward each other to clamp the flange workpiece; The bracket (11) is also provided with a flipping drive mechanism (6), which is used to drive the collar (3) and the clamped flange workpiece to flip as a whole through the side shaft (2).

2. The clamping and overturning structure for flange production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping drive mechanism (5) includes a square rod (51); Each of the side shafts (2) has a square rod (51) that is slidably connected inside. One end of each square rod (51) is connected to the outer wall of the clamp (4). The other end of each square rod (51) is rotatably connected to a side plate (52). Each side plate (52) has a reverse screw (53) that is threaded inside. The top of the bracket (11) is provided with a power source (54) that drives the reverse screw (53) to rotate.

3. The clamping and turning structure for flange production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power source (54) includes an electric motor; A motor is installed on the side wall of the bracket (11), and a first conical tooth (541) is sleeved on the output end of the motor. A second conical tooth (542) is engaged on the side wall of the first conical tooth (541), and the second conical tooth (542) is connected to the outer wall of the reverse lead screw (53).

4. The clamping and turning structure for flange production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket (11) has two limiting rods (55) symmetrically connected to its side wall, and each side plate (52) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting rod (55).

5. The clamping and flipping structure for flange production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping drive mechanism (6) includes a gear (61); Each of the side shafts (2) is connected to a gear (61) on its outer wall, and each of the gears (61) is engaged with a rack (62) on its outer wall. An electric push rod is installed at the top of the bracket (11), and the end of the electric push rod is connected to the top of any of the racks (62).

6. The clamping and flipping structure for flange production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bracket (11) has two sets of corresponding sliding grooves (63), each of which is connected to a slider (64). Each slider (64) is connected to the side wall of the base plate (31), and any set of sliders (64) is connected to the side wall of the rack (62).

7. The clamping and flipping structure for flange production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate (31) is provided with an anti-slip pad at its top.