Vehicle direction tie rod ball joint extractor

Abstract

The application relates to the field of vehicle steering system ball head dismounting tools, and specifically discloses a vehicle direction pull rod ball head ejector which comprises a steel pipe, an opening is arranged on the outer surface of the steel pipe, a first end cover is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the steel pipe, a ball head ejection groove is arranged on the bottom surface of the first end cover, a second end cover is fixedly installed at the top end of the steel pipe, a through hole is arranged on the upper surface of the second end cover, the ejection screw is threadedly connected with the screw cap, the ball head can be ejected by rotating the ejection screw, the traditional heating and knocking operations are not needed, the maintenance efficiency can be greatly improved, the width of the opening and the diameter of the ball head ejection groove are designed according to the common direction pull rod crank arm thickness and the ball head size, the device can meet the direction pull rod ball head dismounting requirements of most vehicle types, the device is free of high temperature and splashing in the whole process, the device can completely avoid the personal injury risk caused by the traditional operation mode, and the personal safety of the maintenance personnel is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of tools for removing ball joints of vehicle steering systems, and more particularly to a ball joint remover for vehicle steering tie rods. Background Technology

[0002] Ball joints are important components of vehicle steering systems and are wear parts that require frequent replacement. During repairs, it is common to encounter situations where ball joints cannot be removed, requiring methods such as gas cutting for heating, hammering and vibration, and jack assistance. The disassembly process is time-consuming and labor-intensive. A vehicle steering tie rod ball joint extractor is a specialized tool for removing tie rod ball joints in automotive steering systems. It is mainly used to resolve jamming problems between the ball joint and the tie rod or steering knuckle caused by corrosion, interference fit, etc., helping repair personnel to efficiently and safely separate the ball joint components.

[0003] Traditional operating methods consume a lot of time and manpower, are inefficient, and cannot meet the needs of rapid repair. In addition, traditional operating methods are relatively rough, and the high temperature of gas cutting and the flying debris from hammer blows can easily cause personal injury and pose significant safety hazards. Therefore, we propose a vehicle steering tie rod ball head extractor to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a vehicle steering tie rod ball joint remover, which solves the problems of traditional ball joint removal methods such as gas cutting for heating, hammering, and jack assistance, which are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to causing personal injury.

[0005] This application provides a ball joint remover for a vehicle steering linkage, comprising a steel pipe with an opening on its outer surface. A first end cap is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the steel pipe, and a ball joint ejection groove is formed on the bottom surface of the first end cap. A second end cap is fixedly installed at the top end of the steel pipe, and a through hole is formed on the upper surface of the second end cap. A nut is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the second end cap, and an ejector screw is threaded onto the inner ring of the nut. The bottom end of the ejector screw passes through the through hole and extends into the interior of the steel pipe, and an anti-slip pad is fixedly installed at the top end of the ejector screw.

[0006] Furthermore, both the first end cap and the second end cap are made of steel plate, and the steel pipe is made of No. 45 steel.

[0007] Furthermore, the width of the opening is not less than the lateral thickness of the vehicle direction tie rod crank arm, and the length of the opening is not less than the longitudinal thickness of the vehicle direction tie rod crank arm.

[0008] Furthermore, the first end cap is fixed to the steel pipe by welding, and the second end cap is fixed to the steel pipe by welding.

[0009] Furthermore, the nut is fixed to the second end cap by welding, and the axis of the nut is collinear with the axis of the steel pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the diameter of the ball head release groove is not less than the maximum diameter of the ball head to be disassembled, and the center of the ball head release groove is collinear with the axis of the steel pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the anti-slip mat is made of rubber.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: The technical solution provided in this application has at least the following technical effects or advantages: By connecting the ejector screw and nut threads, workers can easily eject the ball head by turning the ejector screw, eliminating the need for cumbersome traditional methods such as heating and hammering. This significantly improves maintenance efficiency. The width of the opening and the diameter of the ball head ejection groove are designed based on the thickness of common tie rod crank arms and the size of the ball head, making it compatible with the tie rod ball head removal needs of most vehicle models. The device operates without high temperatures or flying debris, completely avoiding the risk of personal injury associated with traditional methods and ensuring the safety of maintenance personnel. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a front view of the vehicle steering tie rod ball joint remover of this application; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the vehicle steering tie rod ball joint remover of this application; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle steering tie rod ball joint extractor of this application; Figure 4 For the vehicle steering tie rod ball joint remover of this application Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; In the diagram: 1. Steel pipe; 2. First end cap; 3. Ball head ejection groove; 4. Opening; 5. Second end cap; 6. Ejector screw; 7. Nut; 8. Through hole; 9. Anti-slip pad. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. Example

[0015] Please see Figure 1-4In this utility model, a ball joint remover for a vehicle steering lever includes a steel pipe 1. An opening 4 is provided on the outer surface of the steel pipe 1. A first end cap 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the steel pipe 1, and a ball joint extraction groove 3 is provided on the bottom surface of the first end cap 2. A second end cap 5 is fixedly installed at the top end of the steel pipe 1, and a through hole 8 is provided on the upper surface of the second end cap 5. A nut 7 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the second end cap 5. An ejector screw 6 is threaded onto the inner ring of the nut 7. The bottom end of the ejector screw 6 passes through the through hole 8 and extends into the interior of the steel pipe 1. An anti-slip pad 9 is fixedly installed at the top end of the ejector screw 6. By providing an opening 4 on the outer surface of the steel pipe 1, one end of the vehicle steering lever crank arm can be inserted into the interior of the steel pipe 1 through the opening 4. The ball joint is removed by providing an anti-slip pad 9 on the upper surface of the second end cap 5. The cap 7 is installed so that the outer surface of the ejector screw 6 is threadedly connected to the inner ring of the cap 7, allowing the operator to change the position of the ejector screw 6 when rotating it. By installing an anti-slip pad 9 on the top of the ejector screw 6, the friction at the top of the ejector screw 6 can be effectively increased, preventing slippage when rotating the ejector screw 6. By opening a through hole 8 on the upper surface of the second end cap 5, the bottom end of the ejector screw 6 can be easily extended into the interior of the steel pipe 1. The ball head on the vehicle steering lever crank arm can be ejected by the ejector screw 6. By installing the first end cap 2 at the bottom end of the steel pipe 1 and opening a ball head extraction groove 3 on the bottom surface of the first end cap 2, the ball head ejected by the ejector screw 6 can be easily removed from the interior of the steel pipe 1 through the ball head extraction groove 3. Example

[0016] Both the first end cap 2 and the second end cap 5 are made of steel plate, and the steel pipe 1 is made of No. 45 steel. The width of the opening 4 is not less than the lateral thickness of the vehicle steering tie rod crank arm, and the length of the opening 4 is not less than the longitudinal thickness of the vehicle steering tie rod crank arm. The first end cap 2 and the steel pipe 1 are fixed by welding, and the second end cap 5 and the steel pipe 1 are fixed by welding. The first end cap 2 and the second end cap 5 are the same size, and the thickness of both the first end cap 2 and the second end cap 5 is greater than 8 mm. The outer diameter of the first end cap 2 and the outer diameter of the second end cap 5 are the same as the outer diameter of the steel pipe 1. The steel pipe 1 is made of No. 45 steel with a diameter of 80 mm and a length of 150 mm. The width of the opening 4 is 15 mm, which is suitable for most vehicle steering tie rods. The thickness of the tie rod arm allows one end of the vehicle steering tie rod arm to extend into the interior of the steel pipe 1 through the opening 4, facilitating the subsequent removal of the ball head. The first end cap 2 is welded to the bottom end of the steel pipe 1, and there are no gaps at the weld between the first end cap 2 and the bottom end of the steel pipe 1, effectively ensuring the stability of the connection between the first end cap 2 and the steel pipe 1 and preventing the first end cap 2 from falling off the bottom of the steel pipe 1 during operation. Similarly, the second end cap 5 is welded to the top end of the steel pipe 1, and there are no gaps at the weld between the second end cap 5 and the top end of the steel pipe 1, thus ensuring the stability of the connection between the second end cap 5 and the steel pipe 1 and effectively preventing the second end cap 5 from falling off the top end of the steel pipe 1 during operation.

[0017] The nut 7 is fixed to the second end cap 5 by welding. The axis of the nut 7 is collinear with the axis of the steel pipe 1. The diameter of the ball head ejection groove 3 is not less than the maximum diameter of the ball head to be disassembled. The center of the ball head ejection groove 3 is collinear with the axis of the steel pipe 1. The anti-slip pad 9 is made of rubber. By welding the nut 7 and the second end cap 5 together, the tightness of the connection between the nut 7 and the second end cap 5 can be effectively guaranteed. There are no gaps at the weld between the nut 7 and the second end cap 5, which can effectively guarantee the stability of the connection between the nut 7 and the second end cap 5. Because the axis of the nut 7 is collinear with the axis of the steel pipe 1, the ejector screw 6 can always be at the axis of the steel pipe 1 during the movement, thus ensuring the ejection. The bottom end of screw 6 can contact the ball head, thus facilitating the ejection of the ball head from the vehicle-direction tie rod arm. The centerline of the ball head ejection groove 3 is collinear with the axis of the steel pipe 1, and the vertical drop of the ball head ejection groove 3 is greater than the maximum diameter of the ball head to be disassembled. After the ejector screw 6 ejects the ball head from the vehicle-direction tie rod arm, the ball head can be removed from the inside of the steel pipe 1 through the ball head ejection groove 3. The rubber anti-slip pad 9 has excellent anti-slip performance and good wear resistance. The fine texture on its surface can increase the friction between the pad and the contact surface. The rubber anti-slip pad 9 can still maintain a good anti-slip effect after long-term use. This durability means that the anti-slip pad 9 has a long service life, which can reduce the frequency of replacement and costs.

[0018] The working principle of this application is: First, the worker aligns the opening 4 on the outer surface of the steel pipe 1 with the direction lever arm where the ball head to be disassembled is located. Then, the worker moves the device so that one end of the direction lever arm passes through the opening 4 and extends into the interior of the steel pipe 1. The worker then aligns the bottom end of the ejector screw 6 with the nut 7. The worker then rotates the ejector screw 6. With the cooperation of the ejector screw 6 and the nut 7, the ejector screw 6 gradually extends into the interior of the steel pipe 1 as it rotates. When the bottom end of the ejector screw 6 contacts the ball head, the worker can continue to rotate the ejector screw 6 with the help of a wrench or pneumatic wrench. The continuous rotation of the ejector screw 6 gradually ejects the ball head. When the ball head is completely ejected from the lever arm, it falls out of the steel pipe 1 through the ball head ejection groove 3.

[0019] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present application, based on the technical solution and concept of the present application, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle steering tie rod ball joint remover, characterized in that: The steel pipe (1) has an opening (4) on its outer surface. A first end cap (2) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the steel pipe (1). A ball head ejection groove (3) is opened on the bottom surface of the first end cap (2). A second end cap (5) is fixedly installed at the top end of the steel pipe (1). A through hole (8) is opened on the upper surface of the second end cap (5). A nut (7) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the second end cap (5). An ejector screw (6) is threadedly connected to the inner ring of the nut (7). The bottom end of the ejector screw (6) passes through the through hole (8) and extends into the interior of the steel pipe (1). An anti-slip pad (9) is fixedly installed at the top end of the ejector screw (6).

2. The vehicle steering tie rod ball joint extractor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end cap (2) and the second end cap (5) are both made of steel plate, and the steel pipe (1) is made of No. 45 steel.

3. The vehicle steering tie rod ball joint extractor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the opening (4) is not less than the lateral thickness of the vehicle direction tie rod crank arm, and the length of the opening (4) is not less than the longitudinal thickness of the vehicle direction tie rod crank arm.

4. The vehicle steering tie rod ball joint extractor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end cap (2) is fixed to the steel pipe (1) by welding, and the second end cap (5) is fixed to the steel pipe (1) by welding.

5. The vehicle steering tie rod ball joint extractor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nut (7) is fixed to the second end cap (5) by welding, and the axis of the nut (7) is collinear with the axis of the steel pipe (1).

6. The vehicle steering tie rod ball joint extractor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the ball head removal groove (3) is not less than the maximum diameter of the ball head to be disassembled, and the center of the ball head removal groove (3) is collinear with the axis of the steel pipe (1).

7. The vehicle steering tie rod ball joint extractor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-slip mat (9) is made of rubber.

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