A rubber gasket mounting apparatus for an automotive engine manifold assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rubber gasket mounting equipment for automobile engine manifold assembly, and the rubber gasket middle part is provided with an annular groove along its circumference, the manifold assembly is equipped with the installation hole for installing rubber gasket, and the inside of installation hole is equipped with the annular card station of interlocking with annular groove, and the utility model discloses a mounting equipment, which comprises: support assembly for bearing manifold assembly, and the support assembly is provided with the guide hole corresponding with the same shaft of installation hole, guide sleeve is threaded in the guide hole and corresponds with installation hole, and the clamping jaw assembly is threaded in the guide sleeve and installation hole, and the clamping jaw assembly has the first state of opening after extending to installation hole and the second state of closing after contracting to installation hole or guide sleeve, and the telescopic drive mechanism is connected with clamping jaw assembly and is used for driving clamping jaw assembly to retract along the guide hole and installation hole. The utility model solves the problem of low efficiency and high defective rate of the existing manual assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to a rubber gasket installation device for automotive engine manifold components. Background Technology

[0002] The intake manifold is a crucial component of the engine, directly impacting a vehicle's power performance and fuel efficiency. Its function is to deliver air into the engine for combustion air mixing. With continuous technological advancements, intake manifolds have been constantly upgraded and replaced, providing greater assurance for vehicle performance. During the manufacturing process of the manifold assembly, rubber gaskets need to be installed at the bores. Currently, this is typically done manually. However, the rubber gaskets require elastic deformation to achieve a tight fit with the manifold assembly's bores, resulting in low efficiency and a high defect rate due to manual operation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a rubber gasket installation device for automotive engine manifold components, aiming to solve the problems of low efficiency and high defect rate in existing manual assembly.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly. The rubber gasket has an annular groove circumferentially formed in its center. The manifold assembly has a mounting hole for mounting the rubber gasket, and an annular retaining plate is provided inside the mounting hole to engage with the annular groove. The mounting device includes: A support assembly for supporting the manifold assembly, the support assembly having a guide hole coaxial with the mounting hole; A guide sleeve is inserted through the guide hole and corresponds to the mounting hole; The gripper assembly slides through the guide sleeve and the mounting hole. The gripper assembly has a first state of opening after extending into the mounting hole, and a second state of closing after retracting into the mounting hole or the guide sleeve. A telescopic drive mechanism, connected to the gripper assembly, is used to drive the gripper assembly to extend and retract along the guide hole and the mounting hole.

[0005] Optionally, a gap is provided between the guide sleeve and the annular clamping platform.

[0006] Optionally, the gripper assembly includes a fixed rod, one end of which is connected to the drive end of the telescopic drive mechanism, and the other end of which is equipped with a plurality of grippers; an elastic element abuts between the plurality of grippers, and the elastic element is used to drive the plurality of grippers to open radially.

[0007] Optionally, the grippers are configured as four, with an elastic element abutting between adjacent grippers, and the end of each gripper forming a receiving groove for accommodating the rubber gasket.

[0008] Optionally, a guide slope is provided on the outer wall of the gripper along its extension and retraction direction.

[0009] Optionally, the elastic element is configured as a spring.

[0010] Optionally, the support assembly is provided with a support plate for supporting the manifold assembly, and the first end of the guide sleeve passes through the surface of the support plate and is used to mate with the mounting hole.

[0011] Optionally, the support assembly further includes an upper base plate and a lower base plate, the upper base plate and the lower base plate being connected and fixed by a plurality of columns, and the support plate being installed on the surface of the upper base plate.

[0012] Optionally, the guide sleeve passes through the upper base plate and the support plate in sequence, and a retaining ring is provided between the guide sleeve and the upper base plate to fix the guide sleeve to the upper base plate.

[0013] Optionally, the telescopic drive mechanism is configured as a cylinder.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting up structures such as support components, guide sleeves, gripper components and telescopic drive mechanisms, and by using the switching between the first and second states of the gripper components, and cooperating with the telescopic drive mechanism to drive the gripper components to extend and retract, the automatic installation of rubber gaskets is realized, avoiding manual operation and greatly improving assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the manifold assembly structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rubber gasket structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the installation equipment of this utility model when installing rubber gaskets on the manifold assembly; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure between the rubber gasket and the manifold assembly of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation equipment structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a sectional view of the installation equipment structure of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper assembly structure of this utility model; Label Explanation: 1. Rubber gasket; 11. Annular groove; 2. Manifold assembly; 21. Mounting hole; 22. Annular mounting bracket; 3. Support components; 31. Guide hole; 32. Support plate; 33. Upper base plate; 34. Lower base plate; 35. Column; 36. Clamping ring; 4. Guide sleeve; 5. Gripper assembly; 51. Fixing rod; 52. Gripper; 53. Elastic element; 54. Receiving groove; 55. Guide slope; 6. Telescopic drive mechanism.

[0017] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0020] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, if the word "and / or" appears throughout the text, it means including three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0021] refer to Figure 1 The manifold assembly 2 has four mounting holes 21 at its end corners. During manufacturing, rubber gaskets 1 need to be installed in the mounting holes 21. The structure of the rubber gaskets 1 is referenced. Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the rubber gasket 1 has an I-shaped structure, with an annular groove 11 in the middle, corresponding to the mounting hole 21 of the manifold assembly 2, for reference. Figure 4 An annular locking platform 22 is provided inside the opening at one end of the mounting hole 21, which engages with the annular groove 11. After the rubber washer 1 is installed in place, the annular groove 11 engages with the annular locking platform 22. The edges at both ends of the annular groove 11 are respectively engaged with the inner and outer sides of the annular locking platform 22 of the mounting hole 21. Since the size of the two ends of the rubber washer 1 is larger than the annular groove 11, that is, larger than the annular locking platform 22, if the rubber washer 1 is to be installed into the mounting hole 21, one end of it needs to be pressed into the mounting hole 21 and pass through the annular locking platform 22. At this time, the end of the rubber washer 1 needs to be deformed to ensure that the end of the rubber washer 1 passes smoothly through the annular locking platform 22. The existing technology usually involves manual assembly, pressing the end of the rubber washer 1 into the mounting hole 21 by external force. The assembly efficiency is extremely low, and it is easy to cause the rubber washer 1 to be installed in place, resulting in product defects.

[0022] Therefore, one embodiment of this utility model provides a rubber gasket 1 mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly 2, referencing... Figure 3 The installed equipment includes: Support component 3 is used to support the manifold component 2. The support component 3 has a guide hole 31 that is coaxial with the mounting hole 21. The guide sleeve 4 passes through the guide hole 31 and corresponds to the mounting hole 21; The gripper assembly 5 is slidably disposed in the guide sleeve 4 and the mounting hole 21. The gripper assembly 5 has a first state of opening after extending into the mounting hole 21 and a second state of closing after retracting into the mounting hole 21 or the guide sleeve 4. The telescopic drive mechanism 6 is connected to the gripper assembly 5 and is used to drive the gripper assembly 5 to extend and retract along the guide hole 31 and the mounting hole 21.

[0023] In this embodiment, by setting up structures such as the support assembly 3, guide sleeve 4, gripper assembly 5, and telescopic drive mechanism 6, and utilizing the switching between the first and second states of the gripper assembly 5, in conjunction with the telescopic drive mechanism 6 to drive the gripper assembly 5 to extend and retract, the automated installation of the rubber gasket 1 is achieved, avoiding manual operation and greatly improving assembly efficiency. The guide hole 31 on the support assembly 3 is coaxially corresponding to the mounting hole 21, and the guide sleeve 4 passes through the guide hole 31 and corresponds to the mounting hole 21, providing precise guidance for the extension and retraction of the gripper assembly 5 and the installation of the rubber gasket 1. This allows the rubber gasket 1 to be accurately installed in the designated position, ensuring installation accuracy and improving the overall performance of the engine manifold assembly 2.

[0024] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the initial state, the drive end of the telescopic drive mechanism 6 retracts, and the gripper assembly 5 is located inside the guide sleeve 4. The gripper assembly 5 retracts to the second state, mounting the manifold assembly 2 onto the surface of the support ring assembly, so that the mounting hole 21 of the manifold assembly 2 is coaxially aligned with the guide sleeve 4. At this time, the drive end of the gripper assembly 5 extends, passing through both the guide sleeve 4 and the mounting hole 21 of the manifold assembly 2. Then, the gripper assembly 5 opens to the first state, and the rubber gasket 1 is placed inside the gripper assembly 5. At this point, refer to... Figure 3 The bottom of the rubber washer 1 is housed within the gripper assembly 5, and the top extends outside the gripper assembly 5. The telescopic drive mechanism 6 retracts. During the retraction process, the gripper assembly 5 switches from the first state to the second state, thereby clamping and pulling down the rubber washer 1. As the gripper assembly 5 passes through the mounting hole 21, the top dimension of the rubber washer 1 is larger than the annular locking platform 22 of the mounting hole 21. Therefore, its top will be locked outside the mounting hole 21, and its locking force is greater than the clamping force of the gripper assembly 5 on the rubber washer 1. The gripper assembly 5 continues to descend and retract into the guide sleeve 4, and the rubber washer 1 is locked in the annular locking platform 22 of the mounting hole 21. The annular groove 11 is locked with the annular locking platform 22, and the rubber washer 1 is installed in place, completing the installation between the rubber washer and the manifold assembly 2.

[0025] Furthermore, a gap is provided between the guide sleeve 4 and the annular clamping platform 22. To ensure that the rubber washer 1 can be quickly and accurately clamped into the annular clamping platform 22 of the mounting hole 21, and to prevent the clamping force of the gripper assembly 5 from being too large and pulling the rubber washer 1 completely into the mounting hole 21, this embodiment sets a gap between the guide sleeve 4 and the annular clamping platform 22. Specifically, the end of the guide sleeve 4 passes through the surface of the support assembly 3, and the mounting hole 21 of the manifold assembly 2 is coaxially corresponding to the guide sleeve 4. When the manifold assembly 2 is installed, its end can be inserted into the bottom of the mounting hole 21, which facilitates the alignment and installation of the manifold assembly 2. The annular clamping platform 22 is located at the top of the mounting hole 21. Therefore, the manifold... After component 2 is aligned with mounting hole 21, there is a gap between it and annular clamping platform 22. When gripper component 5 is fully closed to the second state, it needs to be fully inserted into guide sleeve 4. However, the inner diameter of mounting hole 21 is larger than the inner diameter of guide sleeve 4. Therefore, when gripper component 5 descends to the gap between annular clamping platform 22 and guide sleeve 4, gripper component 5 is not fully closed. As a result, the clamping force of gripper component 5 on rubber gasket 1 is not at its maximum, which ensures that its clamping force is less than the clamping force of annular clamping platform 22 on the top of rubber gasket 1, so that rubber gasket 1 is accurately installed in place. Furthermore, to ensure that the bottom of the rubber washer 1 can pass smoothly through the annular clamping platform 22, in this embodiment, the inner diameter of the annular clamping platform 22 is the same as the inner diameter of the guide sleeve 4. Thus, when the gripper assembly 5 carries the bottom of the rubber washer 1 through the annular clamping platform 22, the gripper assembly 5 is fully closed, and the clamping force reaches its maximum, making the clamping force greater than the clamping force of the annular clamping platform 22 on the bottom of the rubber washer 1, thereby allowing the bottom of the rubber washer 1 to pass smoothly through the annular clamping platform 22.

[0026] Further, refer to Figure 7 The gripper assembly 5 includes a fixed rod 51, one end of which is connected to the drive end of the telescopic drive mechanism 6, and the other end of which is fitted with a plurality of grippers 52. An elastic element 53 abuts against the grippers 52, and the elastic element 53 drives the grippers 52 to open radially. In this embodiment, the elastic properties of the elastic element 53 are used to drive the grippers 52 to open radially, making the gripper assembly 5 simple and compact in structure. It eliminates the need for complex mechanical linkage structures, thus reducing the difficulty and cost of equipment manufacturing. When the telescopic drive mechanism 6 drives the fixed rod 51 to extend the gripper assembly 5 to the mounting hole 21, the elastic element 53 quickly functions, causing the grippers 52 to open radially and rapidly enter the first state. When closing is required, under the constraint of the guide sleeve 4 or the mounting hole 21, the grippers 52 overcome the elastic force of the elastic element 53 and close, entering the second state. The entire action process is responsive and improves the working efficiency of the installation equipment.

[0027] Furthermore, four grippers 52 are provided, with an elastic element 53 abutting between adjacent grippers 52. The ends of the grippers 52 form receiving grooves 54 for accommodating the rubber gasket 1. In this embodiment, the four grippers 52 are evenly distributed around the rubber gasket 1, forming a more stable gripping force, effectively preventing the rubber gasket 1 from falling off due to shaking, vibration, or other factors during installation, greatly improving the reliability and stability of the installation process. The receiving grooves 54 formed at the ends of the grippers 52 provide a dedicated placement space for the rubber gasket 1. When gripping the rubber gasket 1, it can be accurately embedded into the receiving grooves 54. This makes the position of the rubber gasket 1 more fixed during installation. When the gripper assembly 5 sends the rubber gasket 1 into the mounting hole 21 of the manifold assembly 2, it ensures that the rubber gasket 1 is accurately aligned with the annular locking platform 22 inside the mounting hole 21, achieving precise engagement, improving installation accuracy, and reducing the product defect rate caused by installation deviations.

[0028] Furthermore, a guide slope 55 is provided on the outer wall of each gripper 52 along its extension direction. The guide slope 55 provides precise guidance for the extension and retraction movement of the gripper 52 within the guide sleeve 4 and the mounting hole 21. When the extension drive mechanism 6 drives the gripper assembly 5 to move, the guide slope 55 cooperates with the inner wall of the guide sleeve 4 or the mounting hole 21, enabling the gripper 52 to extend and retract smoothly and steadily along the predetermined direction. This avoids jamming, offset, or shaking of the gripper 52 during the extension and retraction process, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the equipment operation.

[0029] Furthermore, the elastic element 53 is configured as a spring. The spring has a relatively simple structure and is easy to install. When assembling the gripper assembly 5, the installation of the elastic element 53 can be completed simply by accurately placing the spring between adjacent grippers 52, without the need for complicated operations or special tools, thus improving the assembly efficiency of the equipment.

[0030] It is flexible and convenient to adjust.

[0031] Further, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The support assembly 3 is provided with a support plate 32 for supporting the manifold assembly 2. The first end of the guide sleeve 4 passes through the surface of the support plate 32 and is used to mate with the mounting hole 21. The support plate 32 fixes and positions the guide sleeve 4, ensuring that the guide sleeve 4 is coaxially aligned with the guide hole 31 on the support assembly 3 and the mounting hole 21 of the manifold assembly 2. This provides precise guidance for the extension and retraction of the gripper assembly 5, improving installation accuracy. The first end of the guide sleeve 4 mates with the mounting hole 21. During installation, the manifold assembly 2 is simply placed on the support plate 32, aligning the mounting hole 21 with the first end of the guide sleeve 4. This simplifies the installation process, improves efficiency, and reduces installation problems caused by inaccurate manual alignment.

[0032] Furthermore, the support assembly 3 also includes an upper base plate 33 and a lower base plate 34, which are connected and fixed together by a plurality of columns 35. The support plate 32 is installed on the surface of the upper base plate 33. The upper base plate 33 and the lower base plate 34 are connected and fixed together by a plurality of columns 35 to form a frame structure, which has high strength and stability. At the same time, it realizes a modular structural design, which is convenient for assembly, improves the assembly efficiency of the equipment, and reduces the assembly difficulty.

[0033] Furthermore, the guide sleeve 4 passes sequentially through the upper base plate 33 and the support plate 32. A retaining ring 36 is provided between the guide sleeve 4 and the upper base plate 33, which is used to fix the guide sleeve 4 to the upper base plate 33. The retaining ring 36 firmly fixes the guide sleeve 4 to the upper base plate 33, preventing the guide sleeve 4 from shaking or shifting during operation. When the telescopic drive mechanism 6 drives the gripper assembly 5 to extend or retract, a certain force is generated. The fixing action of the retaining ring 36 can effectively resist these forces, ensuring that the guide sleeve 4 always remains in the accurate position, thus improving the structural stability of the entire installation equipment.

[0034] Furthermore, the telescopic drive mechanism 6 is configured as a cylinder. The cylinder has a fast response speed, enabling it to complete the telescopic action in a short time, thereby improving the overall working efficiency of the rubber gasket 1 installation equipment. Simultaneously, the cylinder's movement is relatively smooth, ensuring that the gripper assembly 5 accurately extends and retracts within the guide hole 31 and mounting hole 21, reducing installation errors caused by unstable movement and improving installation accuracy.

[0035] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly, wherein the rubber gasket has an annular groove formed in its circumferential direction at its center, the manifold assembly has a mounting hole for mounting the rubber gasket, and an annular retaining plate is provided inside the mounting hole to engage with the annular groove; characterized in that, The installed equipment includes: A support assembly for supporting the manifold assembly, the support assembly having a guide hole coaxial with the mounting hole; A guide sleeve is inserted through the guide hole and corresponds to the mounting hole; The gripper assembly slides through the guide sleeve and the mounting hole. The gripper assembly has a first state of opening after extending into the mounting hole, and a second state of closing after retracting into the mounting hole or the guide sleeve. A telescopic drive mechanism, connected to the gripper assembly, is used to drive the gripper assembly to extend and retract along the guide hole and the mounting hole.

2. The rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A gap is provided between the guide sleeve and the annular clamping platform.

3. The rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper assembly includes a fixed rod, one end of which is connected to the drive end of the telescopic drive mechanism, and the other end of which is equipped with a plurality of grippers; an elastic element abuts between the plurality of grippers, and the elastic element is used to drive the plurality of grippers to open radially.

4. The rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The grippers are configured as four, with an elastic element abutting between adjacent grippers, and the end of each gripper forms a receiving groove for accommodating the rubber gasket.

5. The rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the outer walls of the gripper is provided with a guide slope along its extension and retraction direction.

6. The rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The elastic element is configured as a spring.

7. The rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly is provided with a support plate for supporting the manifold assembly, and the first end of the guide sleeve passes through the surface of the support plate and is used to mate with the mounting hole.

8. The rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support assembly also includes an upper base plate and a lower base plate, which are connected and fixed by a number of columns, and the support plate is installed on the surface of the upper base plate.

9. The rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guide sleeve passes through the upper base plate and the support plate in sequence. A retaining ring is provided between the guide sleeve and the upper base plate to fix the guide sleeve to the upper base plate.

10. The rubber gasket mounting device for an automotive engine manifold assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic drive mechanism is configured as a cylinder.

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