Automobile armrest upper trim processing and positioning device
By introducing a flexible contact structure and an automatic adjustment system into the positioning device for processing automotive armrest trim panels, the problem of scratches during fixing was solved, achieving precise positioning and clamping without damage, thus improving processing quality and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522096534.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning devices are prone to scratching the trim panel surface during fixing, leading to irreversible damage.
It adopts multiple sets of flexible contact structures and automatic adjustment structures, including a flexible protective layer and an electric telescopic rod. The flexible protective layer protects the contact surface between the trim panel and the processing table, and the electric telescopic rod drives the lateral positioning rod to move. It is clamped by auxiliary fixing components to avoid scratches.
It effectively prevents scratches on the surface of the decorative panel, and improves the precision and cost-effectiveness of the processing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts processing technology, and in particular to a positioning device for processing automotive armrest trim panels. Background Technology
[0002] The automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning device is a specialized tooling equipment used for precise fixing and positioning of the armrest trim panel during the processing of automotive interior panels. Its core function is to ensure that the trim panel remains stable during processing to meet the precision requirements of processes such as drilling, cutting, and assembling clips.
[0003] Existing automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning devices typically use fixed brackets to position and process the automotive armrest trim panel. When the fixed brackets are fixed to the surface of the automotive armrest trim panel, they are prone to causing scratches on the surface of the automotive armrest trim panel, resulting in irreversible damage.
[0004] Existing automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning devices typically use fixed brackets to position and process the trim panels. However, when these brackets are fixed to the surface of the trim panel, they are prone to scratches, causing irreversible damage. This solution addresses this issue by incorporating multiple sets of flexible contact structures and automatic adjustment mechanisms. These mechanisms can automatically clamp and secure the trim panel while providing flexible protection for the contact surfaces between the clamping structure and the trim panel, effectively preventing scratches and reducing processing costs. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the problem that existing car armrest trim panel processing and positioning devices typically use fixed brackets to position the car armrest trim panel, when the fixed brackets are fixed to the surface of the car armrest trim panel, it is easy to cause scratches on the surface of the car armrest trim panel, resulting in irreversible damage.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a positioning device for processing automotive armrest trim panels, comprising a positioning device body, mounting columns, a processing table, a flexible protective layer, a mounting groove, a transverse positioning rod, a mounting bracket, an electric telescopic rod, a mounting block, a positioning bolt, auxiliary fixing components, and a ranging component. Mounting columns are provided at the four corners of the surface of the positioning device body. A processing table is provided at the top of each mounting column. A flexible protective layer is provided on the surface of the processing table. Multiple sets of mounting grooves are provided on the surface of the processing table. A transverse positioning rod is provided inside each mounting groove. A mounting bracket is provided on one side of the processing table. An electric telescopic rod is provided on one side of the mounting bracket. One end of the electric telescopic rod is connected to one end of the transverse positioning rod. A mounting block is provided on the other side of the processing table. A positioning bolt is provided inside the mounting block, penetrating both the mounting block and the transverse positioning rod. Auxiliary fixing components are provided on both sides of the processing table. A ranging component is provided on the surface of the processing table.
[0007] Preferably, the processing table is installed via mounting columns, and the processing table is used to process the car armrest trim panel. A flexible protective layer protects the mating surfaces of the car armrest trim panel and the processing table. A mounting groove limits the lateral positioning rod. A mounting bracket is used to install the electric telescopic rod, which drives the lateral positioning rod to move back and forth. A mounting block is used to install the positioning bolt, which allows the operator to manually adjust the position of the lateral positioning rod. An auxiliary fixing component is used to fix and press the car armrest trim panel from above. A distance measuring component is used to check the distance between the car armrest trim panel and the lateral positioning rod.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment, support columns are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the positioning device body, and anti-slip support frames are provided at the bottom of the support columns.
[0009] Preferably, the auxiliary fixing components include a drive cylinder, an electromagnetic mounting base, a clamping bracket, and a flexible protective sleeve. Drive cylinders are provided on both sides of the processing table, and multiple sets of drive cylinders are provided. An electromagnetic mounting base is provided at the top of the drive cylinder, a clamping bracket is provided at the top of the electromagnetic mounting base, and a flexible protective sleeve is provided at one end of the clamping bracket.
[0010] Preferably, the flexible protective layer is made of polyurethane with a thickness of 2-5 mm and a Shore hardness of 60-80A, and the flexible protective sleeve is made of silicone rubber with a thickness of 1-3 mm and a Shore hardness of 40-60A.
[0011] Preferably, the ranging component includes a limiting groove and a laser ranging array. Limiting grooves are provided on both sides of the surface of the processing table, and a laser ranging array is set inside the limiting groove.
[0012] Preferably, the surface of the processing table is provided with a placement groove, and an offset positioning device is installed inside the placement groove.
[0013] Preferably, the surface of the positioning device body is provided with a mounting platform, and the top surface of the mounting platform is provided with a control console.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: Compared to existing automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning devices, which typically use fixed brackets to position and process the trim panels, this solution addresses the issue of scratches and irreversible damage caused by fixing the brackets to the trim panel surface. This solution incorporates multiple sets of flexible contact structures and automatic adjustment mechanisms to automatically clamp and secure the trim panel while providing flexible protection for the contact surfaces between the clamping structure and the trim panel, effectively preventing scratches and reducing processing costs. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a first three-dimensional structural schematic of a car armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to this utility model. Figure 2 The diagram shown is a second three-dimensional structural schematic of a car armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to this utility model. Figure 3 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottom surface of a car armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to this utility model. Figure 4 The diagram shown is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic of a car armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to this utility model. Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Positioning device body; 201. Support column; 202. Anti-slip support frame; 301. Mounting column; 302. Processing table; 303. Flexible protective layer; 304. Mounting groove; 305. Lateral positioning rod; 306. Mounting bracket; 307. Electric telescopic rod; 308. Mounting block; 309. Positioning bolt; 401. Drive cylinder; 402. Electromagnetic mounting base; 403. Clamping bracket; 404. Flexible protective sleeve; 501. Limiting groove; 502. Laser ranging array; 601. Placement groove; 602. Offset positioning instrument; 701. Mounting table; 702. Control console. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0017] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 This utility model provides an embodiment: a positioning device for processing automotive armrest trim panels, comprising a positioning device body 1, mounting posts 301, a processing table 302, a flexible protective layer 303, a mounting groove 304, a transverse positioning rod 305, a mounting bracket 306, an electric telescopic rod 307, a mounting block 308, a positioning bolt 309, auxiliary fixing components, and a ranging component. Mounting posts 301 are provided at each of the four corners of the surface of the positioning device body 1. A processing table 302 is provided at the top of each mounting post 301. The surface of the processing table 302 is provided with a flexible protective layer 303, and a mounting groove 304 is formed on the surface of the processing table 302. 4. Multiple sets of mounting slots 304 are provided. A transverse positioning rod 305 is provided inside the mounting slot 304. A mounting bracket 306 is provided on one side of the processing table 302. An electric telescopic rod 307 is provided on one side of the mounting bracket 306. One end of the electric telescopic rod 307 is connected to one end of the transverse positioning rod 305. A mounting block 308 is provided on the other side of the processing table 302. A positioning bolt 309 is provided inside the mounting block 308. The positioning bolt 309 passes through the mounting block 308 and the transverse positioning rod 305. Auxiliary fixing components are provided on both sides of the processing table 302. A distance measuring component is provided on the surface of the processing table 302.
[0018] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, support columns 201 are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the positioning device body 1. Anti-slip support frames 202 are provided at the bottom ends of the support columns 201. During use, the anti-slip support frames 202 are installed via the support columns 201, supporting the positioning device body 1 and preventing it from sliding. The auxiliary fixing components include a drive cylinder 401, an electromagnetic mounting base 402, a clamping bracket 403, and a flexible protective sleeve 404. Drive cylinders 401 are provided on both sides of the processing table 302. Multiple sets of drive cylinders 401 are provided. An electromagnetic mounting base 402 is provided at the top of each drive cylinder 401. A clamping bracket 403 is provided at the top of 402, and a flexible protective sleeve 404 is provided at one end of the clamping bracket 403. In use, the clamping bracket 403 is driven by the drive cylinder 401 to clamp and fix the car armrest trim panel. The electromagnetic mounting base 402 provides quick replacement of the clamping bracket 403. The flexible protective sleeve 404 prevents the clamping bracket 403 from damaging the surface of the car armrest trim panel when clamping and fixing. The flexible protective layer 303 is made of polyurethane material with a thickness of 2~5mm and a Shore hardness of 60~80A. The flexible protective sleeve 404 is made of silicone rubber material with a thickness of 1~3mm and a Shore hardness of 40~60A.
[0019] The ranging component includes a limiting groove 501 and a laser ranging array 502. Limiting grooves 501 are formed on both sides of the surface of the processing table 302. The laser ranging array 502 is installed inside the limiting groove 501. During use, the laser ranging array 502 is installed through the limiting groove 501 and used to check the distance between the car armrest trim panel and the transverse positioning rod 305. A placement groove 601 is formed on the surface of the processing table 302. An offset positioning device 602 is installed inside the placement groove 601. During use, the offset positioning device 602 is installed through the placement groove 601 and used to detect the offset of the car armrest trim panel during processing. A mounting platform 701 is provided on the surface of the positioning device body 1. A control console 702 is provided on the top surface of the mounting platform 701. During use, the control console 702 is installed through the mounting platform 701 and used to control the device.
[0020] During operation, the processing table 302 is installed via the mounting column 301, and the processing table 302 is used for processing the car armrest trim panel. The flexible protective layer 303 protects the contact surface between the car armrest trim panel and the processing table 302. The lateral positioning rod 305 is limited by the mounting groove 304. The electric telescopic rod 307 is installed via the mounting bracket 306, and the electric telescopic rod 307 drives the lateral positioning rod 305 to move back and forth. The positioning bolt 309 is installed via the mounting block 308, and the positioning bolt 309 allows the operator to manually adjust the position of the lateral positioning rod 305. Meanwhile, the clamping bracket 403 is driven by the drive cylinder 401 to clamp and fix the car armrest trim panel. The electromagnetic mounting base 402 facilitates quick replacement of the clamping bracket 403. The flexible protective sleeve 404 prevents the clamping bracket 403 from damaging the surface of the car armrest trim panel during clamping and fixing. The laser ranging array 502 is installed through the limiting groove 501 and is used to check the distance between the car armrest trim panel and the lateral positioning rod 305.
[0021] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
Claims
1. A positioning device for processing automotive armrest trim panels, comprising a positioning device body (1), characterized in that: It also includes mounting posts (301), processing tables (302), flexible protective layers (303), mounting grooves (304), transverse positioning rods (305), mounting brackets (306), electric telescopic rods (307), mounting blocks (308), positioning bolts (309), auxiliary fixing components, and ranging components. Mounting posts (301) are provided at all four corners of the surface of the positioning device body (1). A processing table (302) is provided at the top of the mounting posts (301). A flexible protective layer (303) is provided on the surface of the processing table (302). Multiple sets of mounting grooves (304) are provided on the surface of the processing table (302). The interior of the processing table (304) is provided with a transverse positioning rod (305). A mounting bracket (306) is provided on one side of the processing table (302). An electric telescopic rod (307) is provided on one side of the mounting bracket (306). One end of the electric telescopic rod (307) is connected to one end of the transverse positioning rod (305). A mounting block (308) is provided on the other side of the processing table (302). A positioning bolt (309) is provided inside the mounting block (308). The positioning bolt (309) passes through the mounting block (308) and the transverse positioning rod (305). Auxiliary fixing components are provided on both sides of the processing table (302). A distance measuring component is provided on the surface of the processing table (302).
2. The automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body (1) of the positioning device is provided with support columns (201) at the four corners, and the bottom of the support columns (201) is provided with anti-slip support frames (202).
3. The automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary fixing components include a drive cylinder (401), an electromagnetic mounting base (402), a clamping bracket (403), and a flexible protective sleeve (404). Both sides of the processing table (302) are provided with drive cylinders (401), and multiple sets of drive cylinders (401) are provided. The top of the drive cylinder (401) is provided with an electromagnetic mounting base (402), the top of the electromagnetic mounting base (402) is provided with a clamping bracket (403), and one end of the clamping bracket (403) is provided with a flexible protective sleeve (404).
4. The automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flexible protective layer (303) is made of polyurethane material with a thickness of 2~5mm and a Shore hardness of 60~80A. The flexible protective sleeve (404) is made of silicone rubber material with a thickness of 1~3mm and a Shore hardness of 40~60A.
5. The automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ranging component includes a limiting groove (501) and a laser ranging array (502). Limiting grooves (501) are provided on both sides of the surface of the processing table (302), and the laser ranging array (502) is provided inside the limiting groove (501).
6. The automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the processing table (302) is provided with a placement groove (601), and an offset positioning device (602) is installed inside the placement groove (601).
7. The automotive armrest trim panel processing and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) of the positioning device is provided with a mounting platform (701), and the top surface of the mounting platform (701) is provided with a control console (702).