A special tool for polishing the small end face of a tapered roller
The modular design of the special tooling for grinding the small end face of tapered rollers solves the problem of low production efficiency of existing equipment, realizes the synchronous grinding and quick replacement of multiple tapered roller workpieces, and improves processing efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521966166.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing grinding equipment suffers from low production efficiency when clamping tapered rollers, mainly because it can only clamp one workpiece at a time, resulting in a significant amount of time being wasted on disassembly and assembly operations.
A modular tooling system including a first tooling component and a second tooling component is designed. The first tooling component is fixed on the grinding machine, and the second tooling component clamps multiple tapered roller workpieces through a modular assembly method and achieves synchronous grinding through locking elements. The modular design allows for quick workpiece replacement during the grinding process.
This technology enables simultaneous grinding of multiple tapered roller workpieces, significantly improving production efficiency, reducing disassembly and assembly time, and making full use of grinding operation time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of bearing component production equipment, and more specifically, to a special tooling for grinding the small end face of tapered rollers. Background Technology
[0002] Tapered rollers are an important component of tapered roller bearings. Tapered rollers are characterized by a tapered flank, a small end face, and a large end face. The small end face is flat and is typically ground using a surface grinder. However, due to the tapered flank, clamping the roller presents challenges compared to other types of rollers. Existing grinding machines can only hold one tapered roller workpiece at a time, resulting in significant time wasted on workpiece assembly and disassembly, leading to low production efficiency. Therefore, the production workshop considered designing a dedicated tooling for grinding the small end face of tapered rollers to improve production efficiency, hence this project. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the needs of the prior art by providing a special tooling for grinding the small end face of tapered rollers. The second tooling of this invention is used to simultaneously clamp and load multiple tapered roller workpieces, enabling the grinding of multiple tapered rollers in one operation. The first and second tooling components of this invention are modularly assembled, which can comprehensively and fully utilize the grinding operation time to allocate and complete the disassembly and replacement of tapered roller workpieces, thus significantly improving the efficiency of processing and production operations.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller includes a first tooling component, a second tooling component, and a splicing element. The first tooling component includes a strip-shaped seat, which is fixedly installed on the worktable of a grinding machine. The second tooling component includes a base, a first clamping block, and a second clamping block. The first clamping block is movably connected to the base, and the second clamping block is fixedly connected to the base. A plurality of workpiece cavities are formed between the first clamping block and the second clamping block. Each workpiece cavity can hold one tapered roller workpiece. The tapered roller workpiece in the workpiece cavity is clamped and fixed by the movement of the first clamping block toward the second clamping block. The base is fitted into the strip-shaped seat, and the base and the strip-shaped seat are fixedly connected by the splicing element.
[0006] Furthermore, the strip seat has side strips welded to both sides in the width direction, the two side strips are symmetrically arranged, and a number of bolt holes are opened on the side strips. A triangular rib is welded to the outer wall of the strip seat, and the bottom of the triangular rib is connected to the side strip.
[0007] Furthermore, the strip seat has a positioning countersunk hole with an open top, and a positioning block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base. The size of the positioning block is adapted to the positioning countersunk hole, and the base is inserted into the strip seat from top to bottom through the adaptation of the positioning block.
[0008] Furthermore, the assembly element includes a second stud and a second butterfly nut. The second stud is vertically and fixedly installed in the center of the positioning countersunk hole. The second stud is installed by passing through the base and the positioning insert. The second butterfly nut is threaded to the second stud. By turning the second butterfly nut downward, the base is pressed downward. The highest point of the second butterfly nut and the second stud is not higher than the installation height of the first clamping block and the second clamping block. A gap space is formed between the first clamping block and the second clamping block. The gap space is set according to the position of the assembly element.
[0009] Furthermore, the first clamping block and the second clamping block are respectively installed on both sides of the base width direction, and locking elements are installed at both ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block are connected and fixed by the locking elements.
[0010] Furthermore, the locking element includes a first stud and a first butterfly nut. The first stud is fixedly connected to the side wall of the second clamping block and is installed by transversely penetrating the first clamping block. The first butterfly nut is threadedly connected to the first stud. By turning the first butterfly nut, the first clamping block can be pushed to move closer to the second clamping block.
[0011] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the first clamping block is fixedly connected with a plurality of insert pins, which are laterally adapted to be inserted into the base.
[0012] Furthermore, the insertion stroke of the insert foot meets the clamping requirements of the tapered roller.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] This invention fixes the first tooling component to the working platform of the grinding equipment, and the second tooling component is used to simultaneously clamp and load multiple tapered roller workpieces. This invention has the ability to complete the grinding of multiple tapered rollers at one time. The first and second tooling components of this invention are modularly assembled. When the first second tooling component is performing grinding, the second second tooling component can be disassembled and replaced with tapered roller workpieces. This invention can comprehensively and fully utilize the working time and has the advantage of significantly improving the efficiency of processing and production operations. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1This is a top view of a special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller in this embodiment.
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view of the structure along the AA direction;
[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 BB-direction sectional view of the structure.
[0018] Reference numerals: First tooling 1, strip seat 11, positioning countersunk hole 12, side strip plate 13, bolt hole 131, triangular rib plate 14, Second tooling 2, base 21, positioning insert block 211, positioning protrusion 212, first clamping block 22, insert foot 221, second clamping block 23, workpiece cavity 24, locking element 25, first stud 251, first butterfly nut 252, notch space 26, assembly element 3, second stud 31, second butterfly nut 32. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] like Figures 1-3The fixture shown is a special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller, including a first tooling component 1, a second tooling component 2, and a splicing element 3. The first tooling component 1 includes a strip-shaped seat 11, on which side strips 13 are welded to both sides in the width direction. The two side strips 13 are symmetrically arranged and are flush with the bottom surface of the strip-shaped seat 11. Several bolt holes 131 are provided on the side strips 13, and bolts are inserted through the side strips 13 to fix the strip-shaped seat 11 (i.e., the first tooling component 1) to the worktable of the grinding machine. To enhance the strength of the side strips 13, triangular ribs are welded to the outer wall of the strip-shaped seat 11. Plate 14, with the bottom of the triangular rib plate 14 connected to the side strip plate 13. The second tooling 2 includes a base 21, a first clamping block 22, and a second clamping block 23. The base 21 is also elongated. The first clamping block 22 is movably connected to the base 21, and the second clamping block 23 is fixedly connected to the base 21. The second clamping block 23 and the base 21 are fixedly connected by bolts. A positioning protrusion 212 is connected to the platform on the base 21 where the second clamping block 23 is installed. The second clamping block 23 is first fitted and inserted into the positioning protrusion 212, and then the bolts are tightened. In this way, the installation position of the second clamping block 23 on the base 21 is accurately determined. A plurality of workpiece cavities 24 are formed between the first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23. A tapered roller workpiece is loaded into each workpiece cavity 24. By pushing the first clamping block 22 toward the second clamping block 23, the tapered roller workpiece in the workpiece cavity 24 is clamped and fixed. Then, the first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23 are fixedly connected by a locking element 25 to clamp all the internal tapered roller workpieces. Under the above design, each second tooling 2 simultaneously clamps and loads multiple tapered roller workpieces, and the small end face grinding of multiple tapered roller workpieces can be completed simultaneously each time the grinding machine is started. The operation (the tapered roller workpiece is installed with the small end face facing upwards to adapt to the grinding operation requirements) significantly improves the grinding efficiency. In this utility model, the first tooling 1 is directly fixed to the worktable of the grinding machine. The second tooling 2 and the first tooling 1 are detachably connected (the second tooling 2 has a modular design and can be disassembled and replaced on the first tooling 1). The base 21 of the second tooling 2 is fitted into the strip seat 11 of the first tooling 1. Then, the base 21 and the strip seat 11 are fixedly connected by the splicing element 3 to realize the combined installation of the first tooling 1 and the second tooling 2. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the strip seat 11 has a positioning countersunk hole 12, the top of which is open. A positioning block 211 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base 21. The size of the positioning block 211 is adapted to the positioning countersunk hole 12. The base 21 is inserted into the strip seat 11 from top to bottom through the fitting of the positioning block 211. After the two are inserted, the strip seat 11 forms a circumferential positioning restriction effect on the second tooling 2, such as... Figure 2As shown, the assembly element 3 includes a second stud 31 and a second butterfly nut 32. The second stud 31 is vertically and fixedly installed in the center of the positioning countersunk hole 12. The base 21 and the positioning insert 211 themselves have corresponding through holes. When the base is installed, the second stud 31 is installed through the base 21 and the positioning insert 211. The second butterfly nut 32 is threaded to the second stud 31. By turning the second butterfly nut 32 downward, the base 21 is pressed downward. Combined with the circumferential positioning and limiting effect of the strip seat 11 on the second tooling 2, the second tooling 2 is reliably fixed on the first tooling 1. When using this utility model, the second tooling 2 is first fully assembled, the tapered roller is loaded, and then the second tooling is assembled. When the second tooling 2 is assembled onto the first tooling 1, there is only one first tooling 1, which is directly fixed to the worktable of the grinding machine. There are two or more second tooling 2. While the previous second tooling 2 is carrying the tapered roller for grinding, the worker can assemble and load the tapered roller workpiece onto the next second tooling 2. This makes full use of the grinding time. After the previous second tooling 2 has finished grinding, the next second tooling 2 can be replaced immediately. The replacement operation only requires the tightening of the second butterfly nut 32 and the insertion and removal of the two second tooling 2. The operation is very convenient and the time required is very short, which helps to improve production efficiency.
[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, the highest point of the second butterfly nut 32 and the second stud 31 is not higher than the installation height of the first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23. That is to say, the height of the second butterfly nut 32 and the second stud 31 is lower than the height of the small end face of the loaded tapered roller. This does not affect the grinding operation of the small end face of the tapered roller. The present invention forms a notch space 26 between the first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23. The notch space 26 is set to correspond to the position of the splicing element 3. The setting of the notch space 26 can facilitate the operation of the splicing element 3 by the worker.
[0022] like Figure 3As shown, the first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23 are respectively installed on both sides of the base 21 in the width direction. Locking elements 25 are installed at both ends of the first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23. The first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23 are connected and fixed by the locking elements 25. The locking element 25 includes a first stud 251 and a first butterfly nut 252. The first stud 251 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the second clamping block 23. The first stud 251 is installed by transversely penetrating the first clamping block 22. The first butterfly nut 252 is threadedly connected to the first stud 251. In this invention, the first clamping block 22 can be positioned relatively far from the second clamping block 23. When the first clamping block 22 moves away from the second clamping block 23, the working cavity 24 becomes larger, allowing for the disassembly and replacement of the tapered roller workpiece. Tightening the first butterfly nut 252 pushes the first clamping block 22 towards the second clamping block 23. After the first clamping block 22 moves towards the second clamping block 23, the working cavity 24 shrinks, allowing for clamping of the sidewall close to the tapered roller. The arc surface of the working cavity 24 is adapted to the side conical surface of the tapered roller. Our company provides first clamping block 22 and second clamping block 23 assemblies of corresponding sizes for different models of tapered rollers. To ensure accurate forming of the working cavity 24, this utility model is designed... Positioning and mounting structures are designed for both the first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23. As described above, the second clamping block 23 is positioned and mounted using positioning protrusions 212 on the platform of the base 21. The first clamping block 22 has several insert feet 221 fixedly connected to its bottom surface. The insert feet 221 are horizontal L-shaped feet that are laterally fitted and inserted into the base 21 (horizontally inserted into the side wall of the base 21). Each working cavity 24 corresponds to one insert foot 221. The insert feet 221 can both form a connection between the first clamping block 22 and the base 21 and determine the connection position of the first clamping block 22. After installation, the first clamping block 22 will be able to accurately form several working cavities 24 after being spliced with the second clamping block 23. In this utility model, the insertion stroke of the insertion foot 221 should be designed to meet the clamping requirements of the tapered roller. That is to say, the tapered roller workpiece should be clamped in place before the insertion foot 221 moves to the bottom. If the insertion foot 221 moves to the bottom but still cannot clamp the tapered roller, it should be considered that the first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23 assembly is not suitable for this type of tapered roller. In this case, a new first clamping block 22 and the second clamping block 23 assembly should be used. The two locking elements 25 of this utility model should be ensured to be fully locked and tightened.
[0023] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller, characterized in that, The assembly includes a first tooling component (1), a second tooling component (2), and an assembly element (3). The first tooling component (1) includes a strip seat (11), which is fixedly installed on the worktable of the grinding machine. The second tooling component (2) includes a base (21), a first clamping block (22), and a second clamping block (23). The first clamping block (22) is movably connected to the base (21), and the second clamping block (23) is fixedly connected to the base (21). A plurality of workpiece cavities (24) are formed between a clamping block (22) and a second clamping block (23). Each workpiece cavity (24) can hold a tapered roller workpiece. The tapered roller workpiece in the workpiece cavity (24) is clamped and fixed by the first clamping block (22) moving toward the second clamping block (23). The base (21) is fitted into the strip seat (11). The base (21) and the strip seat (11) are fixedly connected by the splicing element (3).
2. The special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The strip seat (11) has side strips (13) welded to both sides in the width direction. The two side strips (13) are symmetrically arranged. Several bolt holes (131) are opened on the side strips (13). A triangular rib plate (14) is welded to the outer wall of the strip seat (11). The bottom of the triangular rib plate (14) is connected to the side strips (13).
3. The special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The strip seat (11) has a positioning countersunk hole (12) with the top of the positioning countersunk hole (12) open. The base (21) has a positioning plug (211) fixedly connected to the bottom. The size of the positioning plug (211) is adapted to the positioning countersunk hole (12). The base (21) is inserted into the strip seat (11) from top to bottom through the positioning plug (211).
4. The special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller according to claim 3, characterized in that, The splicing element (3) includes a second stud (31) and a second butterfly nut (32). The second stud (31) is erected and fixedly installed in the center of the positioning countersunk hole (12). The second stud (31) is installed through the base (21) and the positioning insert (211). The second butterfly nut (32) is threaded to the second stud (31). By turning the second butterfly nut (32) downward, the base (21) is pressed downward. The highest point of the second butterfly nut (32) and the second stud (31) is not higher than the installation height of the first clamping block (22) and the second clamping block (23). A gap space (26) is formed between the first clamping block (22) and the second clamping block (23). The gap space (26) is set according to the position of the splicing element (3).
5. The special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamping block (22) and the second clamping block (23) are respectively installed on both sides of the base (21) in the width direction. Both ends of the first clamping block (22) and the second clamping block (23) are equipped with locking elements (25). The first clamping block (22) and the second clamping block (23) are connected and fixed by the locking elements (25).
6. The special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking element (25) includes a first stud (251) and a first butterfly nut (252). The first stud (251) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the second clamping block (23). The first stud (251) is installed by transversely penetrating the first clamping block (22). The first butterfly nut (252) is threadedly connected to the first stud (251). By turning the first butterfly nut (252), the first clamping block (22) can be pushed to move closer to the second clamping block (23).
7. The special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the first clamping block (22) is fixedly connected with a number of insert feet (221), and the insert feet (221) are laterally fitted into the base (21).
8. The special tooling for grinding the small end face of a tapered roller according to claim 7, characterized in that, The insertion stroke of the insert foot (221) meets the clamping requirements of the tapered roller.