Rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture

Abstract

This utility model provides an auxiliary tooling fixture for silicone plugs, comprising: a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly including: a lower cover plate having a plurality of loading grooves arranged along its extension direction, the loading grooves having notches for loading parts to be coated, the notches exposing the connection port of the parts to be coated; an upper cover plate detachably connected to the lower cover plate, the upper cover plate covering the lower cover plate for clamping the parts to be coated; and a pressing assembly including: a base plate; a limiting member located on the base plate for limiting and fixing the clamping assembly, wherein when the limiting member limits the clamping assembly, the connection port of the parts to be coated held by the clamping assembly faces the base plate; and a pressing plate that applies a force toward the base plate to the clamping assembly based on rotation; ensuring that the silicone plug will not shift or fall off during installation, improving installation accuracy and stability, simplifying employee operation procedures, and having a wide range of applications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coating technology, specifically to an auxiliary tooling fixture for rubber stoppers. Background Technology

[0002] In modern manufacturing, connectors, as a critical component, are widely used in electronics, automotive, communications, and other fields. To meet the requirements of products used in different environments, connectors often require coating treatment during the manufacturing process to enhance their corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and electrical performance. However, before coating, certain parts of the connector, such as the connection port, need to be shielded with silicone plugs to prevent these parts from being covered by the coating material, thereby ensuring the functionality and reliability of the connector in subsequent use.

[0003] Currently, the installation of silicone plugs mainly relies on manual operation. This traditional installation method has several problems. First, the precision of manual installation is difficult to guarantee. Operators are prone to damaging the connector due to improper operation or poor force control during the installation process. For example, the silicone plug may be over-compressed, causing it to deform and affecting its shielding effect; or tools or fingers may scratch the surface of the connector during installation, reducing product quality. Second, manual installation is inefficient, especially in large-scale production. This inefficient installation method significantly increases production costs, reduces production efficiency, and affects the company's market competitiveness.

[0004] Furthermore, manual installation is also affected by the skill level and experience of the operators. The installation quality may vary between different operators, making it difficult to guarantee consistent product quality. In some application scenarios with extremely high product quality requirements, such quality fluctuations may lead to product malfunctions during use, causing inconvenience and losses for users.

[0005] Therefore, how to improve the installation efficiency of silicone plugs while reducing the risk of damage to products has become a pressing technical problem to be solved in the connector manufacturing industry. Utility Model Content

[0006] The problem solved by this utility model is to provide an auxiliary tooling fixture for silicone plugs, which ensures that the silicone plugs will not shift or fall off during installation, improves the accuracy and stability of installation, simplifies the operation process for employees, and has a wide range of applications.

[0007] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an auxiliary tooling fixture for rubber plugs, comprising: a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly including: a lower cover plate having a plurality of loading grooves arranged along its extending direction, the loading grooves having notches for loading a workpiece to be coated, the notches exposing the connection port of the workpiece to be coated; an upper cover plate detachably connected to the lower cover plate, the upper cover plate covering the lower cover plate for clamping the workpiece to be coated; and a pressing assembly including: a substrate; a limiting member located on the substrate, the limiting member for limiting and fixing the clamping assembly, wherein when the limiting member limits the clamping assembly, the connection port of the workpiece to be coated held by the clamping assembly faces the substrate; and a pressing plate, the pressing plate applying a force toward the substrate to the clamping assembly based on rotation.

[0008] Optionally, the upper cover and the lower cover are connected by magnetic adsorption.

[0009] Optionally, the upper cover plate is fixed with a plurality of first magnet blocks; the lower cover plate is fixed with a plurality of second magnet blocks.

[0010] Optionally, the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are fixedly connected by screws.

[0011] Optionally, it may also include: a plurality of buffer pads, the buffer pads being fitted into the corresponding loading slots.

[0012] Optionally, it may also include: a buffer strip, which is clamped between the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate or the buffer strip is assembled in a groove of the upper cover plate.

[0013] Optionally, the limiting member includes: a first limiting post and a second limiting post, the first limiting post and the second limiting post being connected to the substrate respectively, the first limiting post and the second limiting post being arranged along the direction of extension of the clamping assembly; the first limiting post having a first limiting groove, the second limiting post having a second limiting groove, and the opposite ends of the clamping assembly being respectively limited within the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove.

[0014] Optionally, the limiting member further includes: a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate being connected to the substrate respectively; the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the extension of the clamping assembly, and there is a limiting gap between the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate, the clamping assembly being limited within the limiting gap.

[0015] Optionally, the first limiting plate is close to the pressing plate, and the first limiting plate has a reference clearance opening that corresponds to the pressing plate; when the clamping assembly is positioned on the limiting member, its height is higher than the bottom of the reference clearance opening.

[0016] Optionally, when the clamp assembly is positioned relative to the limiting member, the dimension range of the height above the bottom of the reference clearance opening is 5-15mm.

[0017] Optionally, the second limiting plate is located away from the pressing plate, and the clamping assembly is positioned at a height higher than the top of the second limiting plate when it is limited by the limiting member.

[0018] Optionally, it may also include: a support member, which is connected to the substrate, and the pressing plate is rotatably connected to the support member.

[0019] Optionally, the substrate has a boss, and the boss has a plurality of protrusions arranged along the extension direction of the clamp assembly, the protrusions corresponding to the connection port of the part to be coated.

[0020] Optionally, the shape of the loading groove matches the shape of the part to be coated.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model's auxiliary tooling fixture for rubber stoppers includes a clamping assembly and a pressing assembly. The clamping assembly includes a lower cover plate and an upper cover plate. The lower cover plate has several loading slots arranged along its extending direction. Each loading slot has a notch for loading a workpiece to be coated, and the notch exposes the connection port of the workpiece. The upper cover plate is detachably connected to the lower cover plate and covers the lower cover plate to clamp the workpiece to be coated. The pressing assembly includes a base plate; a limiting member located on the base plate, the limiting member being used to limit and fix the clamping assembly. When the limiting member limits the clamping assembly, the connection port of the workpiece to be coated held by the clamping assembly faces the base plate; and a pressing plate, the pressing plate being based on rotation... The clamping assembly applies a force toward the substrate. Through the cooperation of the loading slot on the lower cover plate and the upper cover plate, the clamping assembly can securely hold the part to be coated, ensuring that the part will not shift or shake during the installation of the silicone plug, thus improving installation accuracy and stability. Simultaneously, the notch design of the loading slot exposes the connection port of the part to be coated, facilitating necessary checks and adjustments during installation. This ensures that the silicone plug accurately aligns with the connection port of the part to be coated, reducing installation failures due to connection port issues. Furthermore, the pressing assembly applies a force toward the substrate to the clamping assembly through the pressing plate, achieving integrated pressing and fixing of the silicone plug. This ensures that the silicone plug fits tightly against the part to be coated during installation, improving the firmness and reliability of the installation and offering a wide range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1This is an exploded view of a clamp assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing assembly in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the part to be coated after being installed on the lower cover plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view pointing to A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the part to be coated after being installed into the fixture assembly in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view at point B;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A preliminary structural diagram of the rubber stopper installation;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the part to be coated after being mounted on the fixture assembly and placed inside the pressing assembly in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure in which the intermediate pressing assembly presses against the clamping assembly;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rubber plug on the part to be coated after being pressed and removed in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The installation of rubber stoppers currently relies mainly on manual labor, which carries the risk of damaging the product during installation and is also inefficient.

[0034] Based on this, the present invention provides an auxiliary tooling fixture for silicone plugs. The clamping assembly, through the cooperation of the loading groove of the lower cover plate and the upper cover plate, can firmly clamp the part to be coated, ensuring that the part to be coated will not shift or shake during the installation of the silicone plug, thereby improving the installation accuracy and stability. At the same time, the notch design of the loading groove exposes the connection port of the part to be coated, which facilitates the necessary inspection and adjustment of the connection port during the installation process, ensuring that the silicone plug can accurately align with the connection port of the part to be coated, reducing installation failures caused by connection port problems. In addition, the pressing assembly applies a force towards the substrate to the clamping assembly through the pressing plate, realizing the integrated pressing and fixing of the silicone plug, ensuring that the silicone plug can tightly fit the part to be coated during the installation process, improving the firmness and reliability of the installation, and has a wide range of applications.

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 A rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture 100 includes a clamping assembly 200 and a pressing assembly 300.

[0037] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 200 includes a lower cover plate 201 and an upper cover plate 204. The lower cover plate 201 has a plurality of loading slots 202 arranged along its extending direction. The loading slots 202 have notches and are used to load the workpiece 207 to be coated. The notches expose the connection port 207a of the workpiece 207 to be coated. The upper cover plate 204 is detachably connected to the lower cover plate 201 and covers the lower cover plate 201 to clamp the workpiece 207 to be coated.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 5 Multiple pieces 207 to be coated are clamped within the clamping assembly 200.

[0039] In this embodiment, the pressing assembly 300 includes a substrate 301; a limiting member 309 located on the substrate 301, the limiting member 309 being used to limit and fix the clamping assembly 200, wherein when the limiting member 309 limits the clamping assembly 200, the connection port 207a of the part to be coated 207 held by the clamping assembly 200 faces the substrate 301; and a pressing plate 303, the pressing plate 303 applying a force toward the substrate 301 to the clamping assembly 200 based on rotation.

[0040] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 200, through the cooperation of the loading groove 202 of the lower cover plate 201 and the upper cover plate 204, can securely clamp the part to be coated 207, ensuring that the part to be coated 207 will not shift or shake during the installation of the silicone plug 208, thus improving the installation accuracy and stability. Simultaneously, the notch design of the loading groove 202 exposes the connection port 207a of the part to be coated 207 (see reference). Figure 6 This facilitates necessary checks and adjustments to the connector 207a during installation, ensuring that the silicone plug 208 accurately aligns with the connector 207a of the part to be coated 207 (please refer to...). Figure 7 This reduces installation failures caused by issues with the connection port 207a. Furthermore, the pressing assembly 300 applies a force towards the substrate 301 to the clamp assembly 200 via the pressing plate 303, achieving integrated pressing and fixing of the silicone plug 208 (please refer to...). Figure 9 and Figure 10 This ensures that the silicone plug 208 can fit tightly against the part to be coated 207 during installation, improving the firmness and reliability of the installation and having a wide range of applications.

[0041] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The upper cover plate 204 and the lower cover plate 201 are connected by magnetic adsorption, specifically by magnet 206. This magnetic adsorption connection allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the upper cover plate 204 and the lower cover plate 201, greatly improving the installation efficiency of the silicone plug 208. This is especially beneficial when the part to be coated 207 needs frequent replacement, significantly saving operation time. Specifically, the upper cover plate 204 is fixed with several first magnet blocks, and the lower cover plate 201 is fixed with several second magnet blocks. The arrangement of the first and second magnet blocks enables precise positioning of the upper cover plate 204 and the lower cover plate 201, ensuring a higher degree of matching between the loading slot 202 and the part to be coated 207, improving clamping stability and accuracy, and further enhancing installation quality. Furthermore, if the first or second magnet blocks weaken in magnetism or suffer other damage due to long-term use, the magnet blocks can be quickly replaced without replacing the entire cover plate, reducing maintenance costs.

[0042] In other embodiments, the upper cover plate 204 and the lower cover plate 201 are fixedly connected by screws, providing a more stable connection option, especially suitable for applications requiring extremely high installation stability. The screws ensure a tight fit between the upper and lower cover plates 201, effectively preventing loosening of the clamps due to vibration or impact, and ensuring the secure installation of the silicone plug 208. Furthermore, the screw connection allows adjustment of the gap between the upper cover plate 204 and the lower cover plate 201 as needed to accommodate different sizes or shapes of the parts 207 to be coated, improving the versatility and flexibility of the clamp assembly 200 and enabling it to meet the installation requirements of various products.

[0043] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 It also includes: several buffer pads 203, which are assembled in the corresponding loading grooves 202. The buffer pads 203 can directly contact the workpiece 207 to be coated, and play a buffering role during the clamping process. This effectively avoids scratches or damage to the surface of the workpiece 207 due to hard contact with the loading grooves 202, protects the surface quality of the workpiece 207 to be coated, and improves the appearance and performance of the product. In addition, the buffer pads 203 have a certain elastic deformation capacity, which can better adapt to the workpiece 207 of different sizes to be coated, so that the loading grooves 202 can fit more tightly to the workpiece 207 to be coated, improve the stability and reliability of loading, and further improve the installation efficiency.

[0044] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 It also includes a buffer strip 205, which is clamped between the upper cover plate 204 and the lower cover plate 201, providing an integral buffer layer for the entire clamping assembly 200. During clamping and pressing, the buffer strip 205 can disperse and absorb some of the external force, reducing the direct pressure between the upper cover plate 204 and the lower cover plate 201, further protecting the workpiece 207 to be coated from damage, and also extending the service life of the clamping assembly 200; at the same time, the setting of the buffer strip 205 can optimize the structural design of the clamping assembly 200, so that the clamping assembly 200 can maintain the compactness and stability of the structure while meeting the buffering function, without affecting the normal assembly and use of the clamping assembly 200, thus improving the overall performance of the clamping assembly 200.

[0045] In some embodiments, the upper cover plate 204 is provided with a groove, and the buffer strip 205 is fitted into the groove of the upper cover plate 204, which can also play a buffering role.

[0046] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The limiting member 309 includes a first limiting post 304 and a second limiting post 305. The first limiting post 304 and the second limiting post 305 are respectively connected to the base plate 301. The first limiting post 304 and the second limiting post 305 are arranged along the direction of extension of the clamp assembly 200. The first limiting post 304 has a first limiting groove 304a, and the second limiting post 305 has a second limiting groove 305a. The opposite ends of the clamp assembly 200 are respectively limited within the first limiting groove 304a and the second limiting groove 305a (please refer to...). Figure 8 The first limiting post 304 and the second limiting post 305 are used to precisely limit the clamp assembly 200 along its extension direction, ensuring that the clamp assembly 200 is accurately positioned within the pressing assembly 300. Through the cooperation of the limiting groove, both ends of the clamp assembly 200 are stably confined within the limiting groove, preventing the clamp assembly 200 from shifting or shaking during installation, thus improving the stability and reliability of the entire loading fixture. Furthermore, the structure is simple, easy to process and manufacture, reducing production costs and facilitating installation and debugging. It enables rapid positioning and fixing of the clamp assembly 200, improving the efficiency of the loading fixture.

[0047] In this embodiment, the limiting member 309 further includes: a first limiting plate 307 and a second limiting plate 306, the first limiting plate 307 and the second limiting plate 306 being respectively connected to the base plate 301; the first limiting plate 307 and the second limiting plate 306 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the extension of the clamp assembly 200, and a limiting gap 310 is formed between the first limiting plate 307 and the second limiting plate 306, the clamp assembly 200 being limited within the limiting gap 310; the limiting gap 310 is formed by the first limiting plate 307 and the second limiting plate 306 being arranged in a direction perpendicular to the extension of the clamp assembly 200. 0. By limiting and fixing the clamp assembly 200 from another direction, this multi-directional limiting method can more comprehensively constrain the position and movement of the clamp assembly 200, making it more stable in the loading fixture, further improving the stability and reliability of the loading fixture, and reducing installation failures caused by inaccurate positioning of the clamp assembly 200; and the size of the limiting gap 310 can be adjusted according to the size of the clamp assembly 200, so that the limiting structure can adapt to clamp assemblies 200 of different sizes, improving the versatility and flexibility of the loading fixture, and reducing the cost of redesigning the limiting structure when replacing different models of clamp assemblies 200.

[0048] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The first limiting plate 307 is close to the pressing plate 303. The first limiting plate 307 has a reference clearance opening 307a, which corresponds to the pressing plate 303. When the clamping assembly 200 is limited by the limiting member 309, its height is higher than the bottom of the reference clearance opening 307a. This ensures that the pressing plate 303 can accurately act on the clamping assembly 200 during the pressing process, avoiding interference between the pressing plate 303 and the limiting member 309, ensuring the smooth progress of the pressing action, and improving the pressing effect and quality. At the same time, the design of the reference clearance opening 307a allows for better coordination between the various components of the loading fixture in terms of spatial position, optimizes the overall structural layout of the loading fixture, makes the entire loading fixture operate more smoothly, reduces failures and problems caused by unreasonable structure, and improves the service life and reliability of the loading fixture.

[0049] In this embodiment, the size range of the clamp assembly 200 being positioned at the limit member 309 with its height above the bottom of the reference clearance opening 307a is 5-15mm.

[0050] In this embodiment, the second limiting plate 306 is located away from the pressing plate 303. When the clamping assembly 200 is positioned relative to the limiting member 309, its height is higher than the top of the second limiting plate 306. This further constrains the position of the clamping assembly 200, making its vertical position more accurate and stable. This multi-directional positional constraint effectively prevents the clamping assembly 200 from swaying or shifting within the loading fixture, improving the overall stability and reliability of the loading fixture and ensuring that the silicone plug 208 remains stable throughout the installation process. Furthermore, it makes the structural layout of the loading fixture more rational, fully utilizing space and improving its compactness and stability. Simultaneously, this structural design facilitates maintenance and repair of the loading fixture, reducing operating costs.

[0051] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The system also includes a support member 311, which is connected to the base plate 301, and a pressing plate 303 rotatably connected to the support member 311. This structural design allows the pressing plate 303 to rotate flexibly. During the pressing process, the pressing plate 303 can adjust its angle and position as needed to better adapt to the shape and size of the clamping assembly 200, achieving uniform pressing of the clamping assembly 200 and improving the pressing effect and quality. Furthermore, the support member 311 provides stable support for the pressing plate 303, enabling it to maintain balance during rotation and reducing swaying or displacement caused by the pressing plate 303's own weight or external forces. This helps improve the stability and reliability of the pressing assembly 300, extends its service life, and also ensures the accuracy and consistency of the pressing action.

[0052] In this embodiment, the substrate 301 has a boss 302, and the boss 302 has a plurality of protrusions 308 arranged along the extending direction of the clamp assembly 200. The protrusions 308 correspond to the connection port 207a of the part to be coated 207. The protrusions 308 on the substrate 301 are designed to provide additional support and positioning for the connection port 207a of the part to be coated 207.

[0053] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The shape of the loading groove 202 matches the shape of the part to be coated 207, which can better adapt to the shape of the part to be coated 207, improve the matching degree between the loading groove 202 and the part to be coated 207, ensure that the part to be coated 207 can be placed stably in the loading groove 202, reduce shaking or displacement caused by the mismatch between the shape of the loading groove 202 and the part to be coated 207, and further improve the installation efficiency and quality of the silicone plug 208.

[0054] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture, characterized in that, include: The clamping assembly includes: The lower cover plate has a plurality of loading slots arranged along its extending direction, the loading slots having notches, the loading slots being used to load the parts to be coated, and the notches exposing the connection ports of the parts to be coated; An upper cover plate is detachably connected to a lower cover plate, and the upper cover plate covers the lower cover plate to clamp the part to be coated; The pressing assembly includes: substrate; A limiting member located on the substrate is used to limit and fix the clamping assembly. When the limiting member limits the clamping assembly, the connection port of the workpiece to be coated held by the clamping assembly faces the substrate. A pressing plate that applies a force toward the substrate to the clamping assembly based on rotation.

2. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are connected by magnetic adsorption.

3. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper cover plate is fixed with a number of first magnet blocks; the lower cover plate is fixed with a number of second magnet blocks.

4. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are fixedly connected by screws.

5. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Several buffer pads are fitted into corresponding loading slots.

6. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A buffer strip, wherein the buffer strip is clamped between the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate or the buffer strip is assembled in a groove of the upper cover plate.

7. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting member includes: a first limiting post and a second limiting post, the first limiting post and the second limiting post being connected to the substrate respectively, the first limiting post and the second limiting post being arranged along the direction of extension of the clamping assembly; the first limiting post having a first limiting groove, the second limiting post having a second limiting groove, and the opposite ends of the clamping assembly being respectively limited within the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove.

8. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component further includes: a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate being respectively connected to the substrate; the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the extension of the clamping assembly, and there is a limiting gap between the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate, the clamping assembly being limited within the limiting gap.

9. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The first limiting plate is close to the pressing plate, and the first limiting plate has a reference clearance opening, which corresponds to the pressing plate; when the clamping assembly is limited to the limiting member, its height is higher than the bottom of the reference clearance opening.

10. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 9, characterized in that, When the clamp assembly is positioned relative to the limiting member, the height of the clamp assembly above the bottom of the reference clearance opening is within the range of 5-15 mm.

11. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The second limiting plate is away from the pressing plate, and the clamping assembly is positioned at a height higher than the top of the second limiting plate when it is limited by the limiting member.

12. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A support member is connected to the substrate, and the pressing plate is rotatably connected to the support member.

13. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The substrate has a boss, and the boss has a plurality of protrusions arranged along the extension direction of the clamp assembly, the protrusions corresponding to the connection port of the part to be coated.

14. The rubber stopper auxiliary tooling fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shape of the loading groove matches the shape of the part to be coated.

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