Turnover device for automobile stampings

By designing a flipping device for automotive stampings, the automatic flipping of automotive stampings is achieved using a clamping structure and a driving component. This solves the problems of high labor costs and low flipping efficiency in existing technologies, and achieves the effects of reducing fatigue and improving efficiency.

CN224588024UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04GUANGDONG QUFENG INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG QUFENG INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2026-08-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the inspection process of automotive stamping parts requires two people to provide upward lifting force at both ends of the automotive stamping parts and at least one person to provide upward flipping force, resulting in high personnel costs and low flipping efficiency.

Method used

A flipping device for automotive stamping parts was designed, including a first support mechanism and a second support mechanism. The two ends of the automotive stamping parts are fixed by a clamping structure, and the flipping arm is driven to rotate synchronously by a drive component to achieve flipping, replacing manual lifting and pushing force.

Benefits of technology

It reduced the workload of staff, decreased the manpower required for flipping, lowered labor costs, and improved flipping efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of turnover device, especially involves the turnover device of automobile stamping part, including first support mechanism, second support mechanism and drive piece, first support mechanism includes first support frame, the top rotatable connection of first support frame has first flip arm, first flip arm's both ends are equipped with first clamping structure respectively, second support mechanism includes second support frame, the top rotatable connection of second support frame has second flip arm, second flip arm's both ends are equipped with second clamping structure respectively. The present application utilizes the support of clamping structure and support frame to replace the artificial lifting force required before turning over, and further reduces the degree of tiredness when working, utilizes drive piece and flip arm to drive automobile stamping piece to turn over 180 DEG, cancels the upward pushing force of artificial, and further reduces the personnel investment in the turnover work, to reach the effect of reducing personnel investment cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of flipping devices, and particularly relates to a flipping device for automotive stamping parts. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive stamping parts refer to metal components manufactured through stamping processes. They are widely used in automobile bodies, chassis, interiors, and structural parts, and are generally characterized by large mass, volume, and area. In existing technologies, the manufactured automotive stamping parts need to undergo airtightness or appearance inspections. However, during inspection, the stamping parts are manually flipped and adjusted. This manual flipping requires two people to continuously provide upward lifting force at both ends of the stamping part, and at least one person to provide upward pushing force, resulting in high labor costs and low flipping efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flipping device for automotive stamping parts, aiming to solve the technical problems in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a flipping device for automotive stamping parts, comprising a first support mechanism, a second support mechanism, and a driving component. The first support mechanism and the second support mechanism are arranged opposite to each other. The first support mechanism includes a first support frame, and a first flipping arm is rotatably connected to the top of the first support frame. The first flipping arm has a first clamping structure at both ends, which can clamp and act on a first side of the automotive stamping part. The second support mechanism includes a second support frame, and a second flipping arm is rotatably connected to the top of the second support frame. The second flipping arm has a second clamping structure at both ends, which can clamp and act on a second side of the automotive stamping part. The first flipping arm and the second flipping arm are respectively connected to the driving component for transmission. The driving component can drive the first flipping arm and the second flipping arm to rotate synchronously by 180°.

[0005] Optionally, the first clamping structure includes a first upper clamping part and a first lower clamping part. The first lower clamping part includes a first lower mounting plate and a first lower cylinder. One end of the first lower mounting plate is connected to the first flipping arm, and the other end is slidably connected to a first lower gripper. The first lower cylinder is drivenly connected to the first lower gripper and can drive the first lower gripper to slide back and forth in the horizontal direction. The first upper clamping part includes a first upper mounting plate and a first upper cylinder. One end of the first upper mounting plate is connected to the first flipping arm, and the other end is slidably connected to a first upper gripper. The first upper cylinder is drivenly connected to the first upper gripper and can drive the first upper gripper to slide back and forth in the horizontal direction.

[0006] Optionally, the first lower jaw is recessed with a first contour groove on the side facing the first upper jaw, the first contour groove being adapted to the edge protrusion of the automotive stamping part, and the first upper jaw is protruded with a first protrusion corresponding to the first contour groove.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes a first lower reinforcing plate and a first upper reinforcing plate, one end of the first lower reinforcing plate being connected to the first flipping arm and the other end being connected to the first lower assembly plate, and one end of the first upper reinforcing plate being connected to the first flipping arm and the other end being connected to the first upper assembly plate.

[0008] Optionally, the first upper assembly plate is provided with a first upper buffer structure, the first upper gripper is provided with a first upper contact block corresponding to the first upper buffer structure, the first lower assembly plate is provided with a first lower buffer structure, and the first lower gripper is provided with a first lower contact block corresponding to the first lower buffer structure.

[0009] Optionally, the first upper assembly plate is provided with a first upper slide rail along the sliding direction of the first upper gripper, and the first upper gripper is provided with a first upper slider that slides in cooperation with the first upper slide rail. The first lower assembly plate is provided with a first lower slide rail along the sliding direction of the first lower gripper, and the first lower gripper is provided with a first lower slider that slides in cooperation with the first lower slide rail.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes a limiting structure, which is disposed between the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism and can act on the end of the automotive stamping part.

[0011] Optionally, the limiting structure is a vertically arranged column with its bottom end abutting against the external bearing surface and its top end providing a horizontal resisting force for the automotive stamping part.

[0012] Optionally, the first tilting arm has a first rotating shaft in the middle, which is rotatably connected to the top of the first support frame; the second tilting arm has a second rotating shaft in the middle, which is rotatably connected to the top of the second support frame; the driving component includes a motor and a synchronous transmission structure; the main shaft of the motor is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft; and the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft through the synchronous transmission structure.

[0013] Optionally, the synchronous transmission structure includes a transmission rod, a first chain, and a second chain. The two ends of the transmission rod are rotatably connected to the bottom of the first support frame and the second support frame, respectively, and the two ends are respectively provided with a first sprocket and a second sprocket. The end of the first rotating shaft is provided with a third sprocket and is connected to the first sprocket via the first chain. The end of the second rotating shaft is provided with a fourth sprocket and is connected to the second sprocket via the second chain.

[0014] The above-mentioned technical solutions of the automobile stamping part flipping device provided in this utility model embodiment have at least one of the following technical effects: First, the automobile stamping part to be flipped is lifted, and the first clamping structure and the second clamping structure act on both ends of the automobile stamping part to complete the fixing work of the automobile stamping part. Then, the first support frame and the second support frame provide an upward supporting force for the automobile stamping part. Subsequently, the lifting force of personnel on the automobile stamping part is eliminated. Finally, the driving component drives the first flipping arm and the second flipping arm to rotate synchronously by 180° to realize the flipping work of the automobile stamping part. This application uses the supporting force of the clamping structure and the support frame to replace the manual lifting force required before flipping, thereby reducing the fatigue during work. The driving component and the flipping arm drive the automobile stamping part to flip 180°, eliminating the pushing force of manual upward flipping, thereby reducing the personnel input in the flipping work, so as to achieve the effect of reducing personnel input costs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping device for automotive stamping parts provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the support mechanism provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0020] 1—First support mechanism; 11—First support frame; 12—First tilting arm

[0021] 121—First pivot shaft; 1211—Third sprocket; 13—First clamping structure

[0022] 131—Second pivot shaft; 1311—Fourth sprocket; 131—First upper clamping part

[0023] 1311—First upper assembly plate; 1312—First upper cylinder; 1313—First upper gripper.

[0024] 1315—First upper reinforcing plate 1316—First upper buffer structure 1317—First upper collision block

[0025] 1318—First upper slide rail; 1319—First upper slider; 132—First lower clamping part

[0026] 1321—First lower assembly plate 1322—First lower cylinder 1323—First lower gripper

[0027] 1324—First lower reinforcing plate 2—Second support mechanism 21—Second support frame

[0028] 22—Second tilting arm; 23—Second clamping structure; 3—Driver.

[0029] 31—Synchronous transmission structure; 311—Transmission rod; 3111—First sprocket

[0030] 3112—Second sprocket; 312—First chain; 313—Second chain

[0031] 4—Limiting structure. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3As shown, a flipping device for automotive stamping parts is provided, including a first support mechanism 1, a second support mechanism 2, and a driving component 3. The first support mechanism 1 and the second support mechanism 2 are arranged opposite to each other. The first support mechanism 1 includes a first support frame 11, and a first flipping arm 12 is rotatably connected to the top of the first support frame 11. The two ends of the first flipping arm 12 are respectively provided with a first clamping structure 13, which can clamp and act on a first side of the automotive stamping part. The second support mechanism 2 includes a second support frame 21, and a second flipping arm 22 is rotatably connected to the top of the second support frame 21. The two ends of the second flipping arm 22 are respectively provided with a second clamping structure 23, which can clamp and act on a second side of the automotive stamping part. The first flipping arm 12 and the second flipping arm 22 are respectively connected to the driving component 3 for transmission. The driving component 3 can drive the first flipping arm 12 and the second flipping arm 22 to rotate synchronously by 180°. First, the automotive stamping part to be flipped is lifted, and the first clamping structure 13 and the second clamping structure 23 are applied to both ends of the automotive stamping part to fix it in place. Then, the first support frame 11 and the second support frame 21 provide upward support for the automotive stamping part, thereby eliminating the need for manual lifting. Finally, the drive unit 3 drives the first flipping arm 12 and the second flipping arm 22 to rotate 180° synchronously to achieve the flipping of the automotive stamping part. This application uses the support force of the clamping structure and the support frame to replace the manual lifting force required before flipping, thereby reducing the fatigue during work. The drive unit 3 and the flipping arm drive the automotive stamping part to rotate 180°, eliminating the need for manual upward lifting force, thereby reducing the personnel input in the flipping work and achieving the effect of reducing personnel input costs. Specifically, it also includes a protective fence, which is installed around the perimeter of the first support mechanism 1 and the second support mechanism 2 and leaves space for the automobile stamping parts to be flipped. An operation window is provided on one side of the protective fence, and a control panel is provided on the operation window. The control panel is equipped with mechanical buttons and control circuits and is electrically connected to the drive component 3 and the clamping structure. When placing the automobile stamping parts, a crane can be used to pick them up and put them down. After the automobile stamping parts are placed and fixed, the drive component 3 drives a pair of flipping arms to flip them.

[0037] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2As shown, the first clamping structure 13 includes a first upper clamping part 131 and a first lower clamping part 132. The first lower clamping part 132 includes a first lower mounting plate 1321 and a first lower cylinder 1322. One end of the first lower mounting plate 1321 is connected to the first flipping arm 12, and the other end is slidably connected to a first lower gripper 1323. The first lower cylinder 1322 is operatively connected to the first lower gripper 1323 and can drive the first lower gripper 1323 to slide back and forth in the horizontal direction. The first upper clamping part 131 includes a first upper mounting plate 1311 and a first upper cylinder 1312. One end of the first upper mounting plate 1311 is connected to the first flipping arm 12, and the other end is slidably connected to a first upper gripper 1313. The first upper cylinder 1312 is operatively connected to the first upper gripper 1313 and can drive the first upper gripper 1313 to slide back and forth in the horizontal direction. Specifically, the composition and function of the second clamping structure 23 are the same as those of the first clamping structure 13, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0038] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first lower jaw 1323 has a first contour groove recessed on the side facing the first upper jaw 1313. The first contour groove is adapted to the edge protrusion of the automotive stamping part. The first upper jaw 1313 has a first protrusion corresponding to the first contour groove. By utilizing the recessed contour groove to cooperate with the edge protrusion of the automotive stamping part, the relative sliding between the automotive stamping part and the clamping structure during the flipping process is reduced.

[0039] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a first lower reinforcing plate 1324 and a first upper reinforcing plate 1315. One end of the first lower reinforcing plate 1324 is connected to the first flipping arm 12, and the other end is connected to the first lower mounting plate 1321. One end of the first upper reinforcing plate 1315 is connected to the first flipping arm 12, and the other end is connected to the first upper mounting plate 1311. Specifically, the reinforcing plate is a right-angled triangular plate, with one right angle facilitating connection to the flipping arm, and the other right-angled side connecting to the mounting plate, which helps to improve the support strength.

[0040] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first upper assembly plate 1311 is provided with a first upper buffer structure 1316, the first upper gripper 1313 is provided with a first upper contact block 1317 corresponding to the first upper buffer structure 1316, the first lower assembly plate 1321 is provided with a first lower buffer structure, and the first lower gripper 1323 is provided with a first lower contact block corresponding to the first lower buffer structure. Specifically, the buffer structure is a hydraulic damper, which helps to reduce noise when the gripper stops sliding.

[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first upper mounting plate 1311 is provided with a first upper slide rail 1318 along the sliding direction of the first upper gripper 1313, and the first upper gripper 1313 is provided with a first upper slider 1319 that slidably engages with the first upper slide rail 1318. The first lower mounting plate 1321 is provided with a first lower slide rail along the sliding direction of the first lower gripper 1323, and the first lower gripper 1323 is provided with a first lower slider that slidably engages with the first lower slide rail. Specifically, the sliding engagement of the slide rail and the slider helps to improve the stability of the gripper sliding.

[0042] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a limiting structure 4, which is disposed between the first support mechanism 1 and the second support mechanism 2 and can act on the end of the automotive stamping part. The limiting structure 4 is a vertically arranged columnar body, with the bottom end of the columnar body abutting against the external bearing surface and the top end providing a horizontal resisting force for the automotive stamping part.

[0043] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first tilting arm 12 has a first rotating shaft 121 in its middle, which is rotatably connected to the top end of the first support frame 11. The second tilting arm 22 has a second rotating shaft 131 in its middle, which is rotatably connected to the top end of the second support frame 21. The driving component 3 includes a motor and a synchronous transmission structure 31. The main shaft of the motor is driven by the first rotating shaft 121, and the second rotating shaft 131 is driven by the first rotating shaft 121 through the synchronous transmission structure 31. Specifically, the support frame is rotatably engaged with the rotating shaft through a bearing seat.

[0044] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the synchronous transmission structure 31 includes a transmission rod 311, a first chain 312, and a second chain 313. Both ends of the transmission rod 311 are rotatably connected to the bottom of the first support frame 11 and the second support frame 21, respectively, and both ends are respectively provided with a first sprocket 3111 and a second sprocket 3112. The end of the first rotating shaft 121 is provided with a third sprocket 1211, which is connected to the first sprocket 3111 via the first chain 312. The end of the second rotating shaft 131 is provided with a fourth sprocket 1311, which is connected to the second sprocket 3112 via the second chain 313. The transmission rod 311 drives the two tilting arms to move synchronously, reducing the deformation of the stamped parts caused by asynchrony between the left and right sides.

[0045] 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, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. Apparatus for turning over a punched part of an automobile, characterized in that: The system includes a first support mechanism, a second support mechanism, and a driving component. The first support mechanism and the second support mechanism are arranged opposite to each other. The first support mechanism includes a first support frame, and a first tilting arm is rotatably connected to the top of the first support frame. The two ends of the first tilting arm are respectively provided with first clamping structures, which can clamp and act on a first side of the automotive stamping part. The second support mechanism includes a second support frame, and a second tilting arm is rotatably connected to the top of the second support frame. The two ends of the second tilting arm are respectively provided with second clamping structures, which can clamp and act on a second side of the automotive stamping part. The first tilting arm and the second tilting arm are respectively connected to the driving component for transmission. The driving component can drive the first tilting arm and the second tilting arm to rotate synchronously by 180°.

2. The automotive stamping flipping device according to claim 1, wherein: The first clamping structure includes a first upper clamping part and a first lower clamping part. The first lower clamping part includes a first lower mounting plate and a first lower cylinder. One end of the first lower mounting plate is connected to the first flipping arm, and the other end is slidably connected to a first lower gripper. The first lower cylinder is throttle-connected to the first lower gripper and can drive the first lower gripper to slide back and forth in the horizontal direction. The first upper clamping part includes a first upper mounting plate and a first upper cylinder. One end of the first upper mounting plate is connected to the first flipping arm, and the other end is slidably connected to a first upper gripper. The first upper cylinder is throttle-connected to the first upper gripper and can drive the first upper gripper to slide back and forth in the horizontal direction.

3. The automotive stamping flipping device of claim 2, wherein: The first lower jaw has a first contour groove recessed on the side facing the first upper jaw. The first contour groove is adapted to the edge protrusion of the automotive stamping part. The first upper jaw has a first protrusion corresponding to the first contour groove.

4. The automotive stamping flipping device of claim 2, wherein: It also includes a first lower reinforcing plate and a first upper reinforcing plate. One end of the first lower reinforcing plate is connected to the first flipping arm and the other end is connected to the first lower assembly plate. One end of the first upper reinforcing plate is connected to the first flipping arm and the other end is connected to the first upper assembly plate.

5. The automotive stamping flipping device of claim 2, wherein: The first upper assembly plate is provided with a first upper buffer structure, and the first upper gripper is provided with a first upper contact block corresponding to the first upper buffer structure. The first lower assembly plate is provided with a first lower buffer structure, and the first lower gripper is provided with a first lower contact block corresponding to the first lower buffer structure.

6. The automotive stamping flipping device of claim 2, wherein: The first upper assembly plate is provided with a first upper slide rail along the sliding direction of the first upper gripper, and the first upper gripper is provided with a first upper slider that slides in cooperation with the first upper slide rail. The first lower assembly plate is provided with a first lower slide rail along the sliding direction of the first lower gripper, and the first lower gripper is provided with a first lower slider that slides in cooperation with the first lower slide rail.

7. The flipping device for automotive stamping parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting structure, which is located between the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism and can act on the end of the automotive stamping part.

8. The flipping device for automotive stamping parts according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting structure is a vertically arranged column with its bottom end abutting against the external bearing surface and its top end providing a horizontal resisting force for the automotive stamping part.

9. The flipping device for automotive stamping parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first tilting arm has a first rotating shaft in the middle, which is rotatably connected to the top of the first support frame. The second tilting arm has a second rotating shaft in the middle, which is rotatably connected to the top of the second support frame. The driving component includes a motor and a synchronous transmission structure. The main shaft of the motor is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft, and the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft through the synchronous transmission structure.

10. The flipping device for automotive stamping parts according to claim 9, characterized in that: The synchronous transmission structure includes a transmission rod, a first chain, and a second chain. The two ends of the transmission rod are rotatably connected to the bottom of the first support frame and the second support frame, respectively, and the two ends are respectively provided with a first sprocket and a second sprocket. The end of the first rotating shaft is provided with a third sprocket and is connected to the first sprocket through the first chain. The end of the second rotating shaft is provided with a fourth sprocket and is connected to the second sprocket through the second chain.