Spring alignment fixture

Abstract

This utility model relates to a spring arranging fixture, including a material groove for accommodating springs to be arranged; a spring fixture detachably installed in the material groove; and a spring jig plate disposed on the spring fixture. The spring jig plate has several elongated elliptical mounting grooves, each elliptical mounting groove having a shape adapted to the outer contour of the spring. One end of each elliptical mounting groove forms a closed end, and the other end forms an open end. When the spring jig plate is placed into the spring fixture, the open end of the elliptical mounting groove is blocked by the spring fixture. The advantage of this utility model is that it enables the efficient and orderly arrangement of micro-springs. The key to its unique design lies in the elliptical mounting grooves on the spring jig plate. These holes are precisely designed according to the shape characteristics of the micro-springs, which not only perfectly fit the outer contour of the springs but also effectively prevent the springs from tangling and stacking during the arrangement process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a spring alignment fixture, belonging to the field of spring alignment. Background Technology

[0002] In today's industrial production, the arrangement of tiny springs remains a highly challenging technical problem. Due to their small size, high elasticity, and helical shape, tiny springs possess great flexibility, making them prone to tangling and stacking on production lines. Once this happens, the springs become entangled, making them difficult to separate and arrange individually, thus significantly hindering the smooth progress of subsequent processes, such as automated assembly, precise testing, and efficient packaging. The long-standing reliance on manual arrangement not only consumes significant manpower and time costs but also limits production efficiency due to the speed and precision constraints of manual operation, severely restricting the large-scale and automated production processes of related enterprises.

[0003] Currently, although some automated spring-aligning equipment exists on the market, these devices often exhibit numerous limitations when handling tiny springs. Most equipment fails to fully consider the unique physical characteristics of tiny springs, and their alignment mechanisms are not precisely designed to effectively prevent springs from tangling and stacking. In actual operation, these devices frequently experience jamming and blockages due to spring tangling, significantly compromising their stability and reliability. Furthermore, the automation level of existing equipment is generally low, requiring frequent manual intervention for adjustment and maintenance, which not only increases labor costs but also reduces production efficiency. In addition, some equipment has poor adaptability to spring sizes and materials, making it difficult to meet diverse production needs and further limiting its widespread application in the production of tiny springs. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a spring alignment fixture. The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A spring arranging fixture, characterized in that it includes a material groove (1) for accommodating springs to be arranged; a spring fixture (2) detachably installed in the material groove; and a spring jig plate (3) disposed on the spring fixture, wherein the spring jig plate is provided with several elongated elliptical mounting grooves (301), the shape of each elliptical mounting groove is adapted to the outer contour of the spring, one end of each elliptical mounting groove forms a closed end, and the other end forms an open end. When the spring jig plate (3) is placed into the spring fixture (2), the open end of the elliptical mounting groove (301) is blocked by the spring fixture.

[0005] The spring fixture (2) and the spring jig plate (3) are detachably connected.

[0006] It also includes a hopper (4), which is located on one side of the trough (1). A guide plate is provided inside the hopper for introducing spring material into the trough.

[0007] The elliptical mounting groove (301) has an aspect ratio of 1.5:1 to 2.5:1, and its length direction is consistent with the spring axis to prevent the spring from winding and stacking.

[0008] The bottom of the material trough (1) is provided with a vibration mechanism, which is used to drive the spring to move in a direction within the material trough and fall into the elliptical mounting groove (301).

[0009] A positioning block is provided between the spring fixture (2) and the inner wall of the material groove (1) for assembling the spring fixture (2) in the material groove.

[0010] The center-to-center distance between two adjacent elliptical mounting slots (301) is 1.2-1.5 times the diameter of the spring. The advantages of this utility model are: This fixture enables the efficient and orderly arrangement of tiny springs through key components such as a spring jig plate, a detachable spring tooling, and a material trough equipped with a vibration mechanism. The key to its unique design lies in the elliptical mounting slots on the spring jig plate. These holes are precisely designed according to the shape characteristics of the tiny springs, perfectly fitting their outer contours and effectively preventing tangling and stacking during the arrangement process.

[0011] In actual operation, after the spring material is manually poured into the hopper, the equipment drives the springs to move in a direction within the trough through a vibration mechanism, allowing them to fall smoothly into the holes of the fixture plate, thus achieving automated alignment. After alignment, the spring fixtures can be easily removed, and then the spring fixture plates can be removed one by one, providing neatly arranged spring material for subsequent processes.

[0012] It enables automated production, significantly improves production efficiency and quality, reduces labor costs, promotes technological progress and industrial development in related industries, and has broad market application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the spring fixture and the spring jig plate.

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the spring fixture plate.

[0016] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Side view. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments, and the advantages and features of the present invention will become clearer as a result of the description. However, these embodiments are merely exemplary and do not constitute any limitation on the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or substitutions can be made to the details and form of the technical solution of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, but all such modifications and substitutions fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0018] See Figures 1 to 4 This utility model relates to a spring arranging fixture, characterized in that it includes a material groove 1 for accommodating springs to be arranged; a spring fixture 2 detachably installed in the material groove; and a spring jig plate 3 disposed on the spring fixture, the spring jig plate having several elongated elliptical mounting grooves 301, each elliptical mounting groove having a shape adapted to the outer contour of the spring, one end of each elliptical mounting groove forming a closed end and the other end forming an open end, when the spring jig plate 3 is placed into the spring fixture 2, the open end of the elliptical mounting groove 301 is blocked by the spring fixture.

[0019] The elongated elliptical mounting groove 301 on the spring fixture plate 3 is shaped to match the outer contour of the spring, with one end closed and the other end open. When the spring fixture plate 3 is placed inside the spring fixture 2, the open end of the elliptical mounting groove 301 is blocked by the spring fixture 2. This design allows the spring to be stably placed in the mounting groove, avoiding the springs from tangling and stacking.

[0020] In this way, the springs can be arranged in an orderly manner within the feed trough 1, improving the efficiency and quality of the entire assembly. In practical applications, this ensures that each spring can accurately enter the mounting slot, reducing jamming and clogging problems caused by spring entanglement.

[0021] The feed trough 1 is used to hold the springs to be arranged. The spring fixture 2 is detachably installed in the feed trough 1. This design allows the fixture to be quickly replaced and maintained, and can accommodate springs of different sizes and specifications.

[0022] The spring fixture plate 3 is set on the spring tooling 2. The springs are positioned and fixed by the long elliptical mounting groove 301, so that the springs can be quickly and accurately arranged on the fixture plate, which greatly improves the arrangement efficiency.

[0023] In automated production processes, this structure enables automated spring alignment, reducing manual intervention and improving production efficiency and automation.

[0024] The spring fixture 2 and the spring jig plate 3 are detachably connected. The spring jig plate 3 can be removed separately from the spring fixture 2, which facilitates subsequent material handling and processing operations.

[0025] After the spring assembly is completed, the spring fixture 2 and spring jig plate 3 can be quickly removed to proceed with the next step of the operation, such as assembly and testing, which improves the efficiency of the entire production process.

[0026] This tooling has a simple structure, is easy to adjust and replace, and can adapt to springs of different sizes and specifications, exhibiting high flexibility and adaptability.

[0027] The size and arrangement of the mounting slots on the fixture plate can be quickly adjusted according to actual production needs to meet the production requirements of different products.

[0028] This spring arranging fixture, through its unique structural design, effectively solves the problem of small springs easily getting tangled and stacked during the arranging process, improving arranging efficiency and automation, reducing labor costs, and providing efficient and convenient material preparation for subsequent processes, thus having broad application prospects.

[0029] The spring fixture 2 and the spring jig plate 3 are detachably connected.

[0030] It also includes a hopper 4, which is located on one side of the trough 1. A guide plate is installed inside the hopper to guide the spring material into the trough. The hopper 4 is located on one side of the trough 1 and is equipped with a guide plate. This design can quickly and efficiently guide the spring material into the trough 1, thus speeding up the production pace.

[0031] The hopper 4 can store a certain amount of spring material. Through the action of the guide plate, it can stably and continuously supply material to the trough 1, effectively avoiding production interruptions caused by frequent feeding.

[0032] The hopper 4 allows operators to easily add spring materials to the hopper during production without having to operate directly above the trough 1, reducing interference with the production site and facilitating centralized management and control of materials.

[0033] The elliptical mounting groove 301 has an aspect ratio of 1.5:1 to 2.5:1, and its length direction is consistent with the spring axis to prevent the spring from winding and stacking.

[0034] The bottom of the material trough 1 is provided with a vibration mechanism, which is used to drive the spring to move in a direction within the material trough and fall into the elliptical mounting groove 301.

[0035] A positioning block is provided between the spring fixture 2 and the inner wall of the material groove 1 for assembling the spring fixture 2 in the material groove.

[0036] The center-to-center distance between two adjacent elliptical mounting slots 301 is 1.2-1.5 times the spring diameter. Setting the center-to-center distance between two adjacent elliptical mounting slots 301 to 1.2-1.5 times the spring diameter ensures that each spring is arranged independently within the mounting slot, avoiding contact and interference between springs. This effectively prevents springs from tangling or getting stuck during arrangement, improving the accuracy and efficiency of the alignment.

[0037] Considering that springs have a certain degree of elasticity, a reasonable center spacing can reserve space for the slight deformation of the spring, so that the spring can be placed stably in the mounting slot, while preventing the spring from deforming or shifting after being squeezed due to the spacing being too small, thus ensuring the arrangement quality and performance of the spring.

[0038] Setting the center-to-center distance to a relatively flexible range of 1.2-1.5 times the spring diameter allows the fixture to accommodate springs of different diameters. By adjusting the center-to-center distance of the elliptical mounting slots 301 on the spring fixture plate 3, various spring specifications can be quickly adapted, improving the versatility and flexibility of the fixture and reducing production costs.

[0039] The working principle of the spring alignment fixture of this utility model is as follows: 1. Material Input: First, the spring material to be aligned is added through hopper 4. Hopper 4 is located on one side of the material trough 1 and is equipped with a guide plate inside to efficiently and stably guide the spring material into the material trough 1. The design of hopper 4 can store a certain amount of material, ensuring the continuity of material supply, avoiding production interruptions caused by frequent feeding, and also facilitating centralized material management by operators.

[0040] 2. Vibration and Directional Movement: A vibration mechanism is installed at the bottom of the material trough 1. When the vibration mechanism is activated, the springs inside the material trough 1 begin to move directionally under the action of vibration, and gradually move towards the spring fixture plate 3. The vibration mechanism effectively drives the springs to arrange themselves orderly in the material trough, avoiding material accumulation and blockage, and improving the efficiency of the assembly.

[0041] 3. Spring Arrangement and Fixing: The spring fixture plate 3 has several elongated elliptical mounting slots 301. The shape of each elliptical mounting slot is adapted to the outer contour of the spring, with one end closed and the other end open. When the spring fixture plate 3 is placed into the spring fixture 2, the open end of the elliptical mounting slot 301 is blocked by the spring fixture 2. Under the action of the vibration mechanism, the springs fall into these elliptical mounting slots 301 in sequence and are stably fixed in the slots, avoiding the springs from tangling and stacking. The length-to-width ratio of the elliptical mounting slot 301 is 1.5:1 to 2.5:1, and its length direction is consistent with the spring axis. This design can effectively prevent the springs from tangling and stacking during the arrangement process.

[0042] 4. Detachable Connection and Subsequent Operations: The spring fixture 2 and the spring jig plate 3 are detachably connected, allowing the spring jig plate 3 to be removed separately from the spring fixture 2 after the springs are arranged. This design facilitates subsequent operations, such as assembling, inspecting, or performing other processing steps on the arranged springs, thus improving the efficiency of the entire production process.

[0043] 5. Adaptability and Flexibility: The fixture has a simple structure and is easy to adjust and replace. The center-to-center distance between two adjacent elliptical mounting slots 301 is 1.2-1.5 times the spring diameter. This design ensures the independent arrangement of springs while accommodating springs of different sizes and specifications. The size and arrangement of the mounting slots on the fixture plate can be quickly adjusted according to actual production needs to meet the production requirements of different products.

[0044] 6. Positioning and Assembly: A positioning block is provided between the spring fixture 2 and the inner wall of the material groove 1 for precise assembly of the spring fixture 2 within the material groove. This positioning structure ensures the stability and accuracy of the spring fixture 2 within the material groove, improving the quality and efficiency of spring alignment.

[0045] This utility model of spring arranging fixture can effectively solve the problem of small springs easily getting tangled and stacked during the arranging process, realize automated arranging, improve production efficiency and quality, reduce labor costs, and provide efficient and convenient material preparation for subsequent processes, and has broad application prospects.

[0046] 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 spring alignment fixture, characterized in that, include: A material trough (1) is used to accommodate springs to be arranged; a spring fixture (2) is detachably installed in the material trough; a spring jig plate (3) is set on the spring jig plate, the spring jig plate is provided with several long elliptical mounting grooves (301), the shape of each elliptical mounting groove is adapted to the outer contour of the spring, one end of each elliptical mounting groove forms a closed end, and the other end forms an open end. When the spring jig plate (3) is placed into the spring jig (2), the open end of the elliptical mounting groove (301) is blocked by the spring jig.

2. The spring alignment fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spring fixture (2) and the spring jig plate (3) are detachably connected.

3. The spring alignment fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a hopper (4), which is located on one side of the trough (1). A guide plate is provided inside the hopper for introducing spring material into the trough.

4. The spring alignment fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elliptical mounting groove (301) has an aspect ratio of 1.5:1 to 2.5:1, and its length direction is consistent with the spring axis to prevent the spring from winding and stacking.

5. The spring alignment fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the material trough (1) is provided with a vibration mechanism, which is used to drive the spring to move in a direction within the material trough and fall into the elliptical mounting groove (301).

6. The spring alignment fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, A positioning block is provided between the spring fixture (2) and the inner wall of the material groove (1) for assembling the spring fixture (2) in the material groove.

7. The spring alignment fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center-to-center distance between two adjacent elliptical mounting slots (301) is 1.2-1.5 times the spring diameter.

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