A tooling fixture for positioning and assembling 30 degree turnouts
By designing a tooling fixture for assembling 30° turnouts, and utilizing components such as turnout positioning blocks and flipping mechanisms, the problem of tedious and time-consuming turnout assembly was solved, achieving rapid positioning and efficient assembly, and improving the production efficiency of the overhead conveyor line.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521886387.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-03
AI Technical Summary
The assembly of turnouts in overhead conveyor lines is cumbersome, time-consuming, requires extensive training, and is difficult to achieve inefficient turnout assembly.
Design a tooling fixture for assembling 30° turnouts, including a base frame, tooling plate, turnout positioning and assembly mechanism, and flipping mechanism. The fixture utilizes components such as turnout positioning blocks, rotary clamping cylinders, and push rod cylinders to achieve rapid positioning and fixing of the turnouts. The operation process is simplified by using the flipping mechanism and self-tapping screws.
It enables rapid positioning and fixing of turnouts, reduces the training needs of operators, improves assembly efficiency, avoids assembly errors, and simplifies the operation process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of turnout positioning and assembly fixture technology, specifically to a tooling fixture for positioning and assembling 30° turnouts. Background Technology
[0002] In overhead conveyor lines, trolleys are often needed to travel to different workstations to meet production needs. Therefore, there are many switches in the conveyor line used to change the route of the trolleys. The angle and direction of the switches are different depending on the process route. The switches have many components and are relatively complicated to assemble. It is necessary to train the assemblers in the early stage and it takes a lot of time. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tooling fixture for positioning and assembling 30° turnouts to solve the above problems. After the track is calibrated and fixed, the tooling plate is flipped over and fixed with self-tapping screws. The operation is convenient and simple, reduces working time, and improves efficiency.
[0004] Technical solution: This utility model provides a tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout, including: a base frame, a tooling plate, and a turnout positioning and assembly mechanism. A flipping mechanism is provided above the base frame; the tooling plate is positioned above the base frame through the flipping mechanism; the turnout positioning and assembly mechanism is provided on the tooling plate and is provided in two sets, with the two sets of mechanisms arranged in a centrally symmetrical manner.
[0005] Furthermore, the aforementioned tooling fixture for assembling a 30° turnout includes a turnout positioning and assembly mechanism comprising: a turnout positioning block, a rotary clamping cylinder, and a push rod cylinder. The turnout positioning block is fixedly mounted on the tooling plate, and two sets of the turnout positioning blocks are arranged according to the shortest and longest positions of the turnout width, respectively fixing the narrowest end and the widest end. Several rotary clamping cylinders are arranged on the tooling plate, and the rotary clamping cylinders are arranged along the turnout track for positioning and clamping the turnout track. Two push rod cylinders are arranged on the outer side of the tooling plate, one perpendicular to the side of the tooling plate, and the other at a 30° angle to it.
[0006] Furthermore, in the aforementioned tooling fixture for assembling a 30° turnout, the flipping mechanism includes a fixed rotating shaft seat, a hand-cranked gearbox, and a tooling plate positioning pin. The fixed rotating shaft seat is located on the middle of both sides above the base frame, and a rotating shaft is provided in the middle to connect with the tooling plate. The hand-cranked gearbox is located on an external mounting plate on one side above the base frame and is connected to the fixed rotating shaft seat. The flipping of the tooling plate is controlled by the hand-cranked gearbox. The tooling plate positioning pin is located on the base frame to fix the tooling plate.
[0007] Furthermore, in the aforementioned tooling fixture for assembling a 30° turnout, the tooling plate positioning pins are set on the base frame on both sides of the fixed rotating shaft seat, and the tooling plate is provided with corresponding pin holes. When fixing the tooling plate, the tooling plate positioning pins are inserted into the pin holes, and the tooling plate is fixed and locked at four points.
[0008] Furthermore, the aforementioned tooling fixture for assembling a 30° turnout has a number of self-tapping screw mounting holes and multiple installation observation holes on the tooling plate.
[0009] Furthermore, in the aforementioned tooling fixture for assembling a 30° turnout, the turnout positioning block has a positioning slot in the middle for engaging with the turnout frame and fixing it in place.
[0010] Furthermore, the aforementioned tooling fixture for assembling a 30° turnout includes a turnout positioning and assembly mechanism that further comprises a track support block, a track spacing block, and a cylinder rotation shaft fixing block. Several track support blocks are disposed on the tooling plate at the turnout track installation position to support the turnout track. The track spacing blocks are disposed on the tooling plate to separate the straight and curved rails of the turnout track. The cylinder rotation shaft fixing block is disposed on the tooling plate at the turnout track pivot position and, during assembly, presses against the turnout track pivot for positioning and fixing.
[0011] Furthermore, the aforementioned tooling fixture for assembling a 30° turnout also includes a manual valve on the tooling plate for controlling the push rod cylinder to extend and calibrate the turnout track to the correct position.
[0012] Furthermore, in the aforementioned tooling fixture for assembling a 30° turnout, the push rod cylinder is a dual-shaft, dual-rod cylinder.
[0013] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: The tooling fixture for assembling a 30° turnout, as described in this utility model, places the 30° turnout frame in the corresponding position of the turnout positioning and assembly mechanism. The turnout frame is positioned and fixed by the turnout positioning block. Then, the parts are assembled sequentially. A track support block is set below the turnout track to maintain a uniform horizontal height. A cylinder rotation shaft fixing block is set below the track pivot to lock it in place. The push rod cylinder is set at a 30° angle. After assembly, the push rod cylinder pushes the track to calibrate it to the correct position. The machine is designed to be simple to operate. It involves rotating and pressing the cylinder to hold the track in place, then releasing the locating pins on the tooling plate. The tooling plate is then flipped using a hand-cranked reducer, and self-tapping screws are driven into the mounting holes below the tooling plate to completely fix the track. The operation is straightforward, requiring no extensive training for operators. Operators can quickly assemble the machine and quickly position and fix components without manual measurement or adjustment, thus avoiding assembly errors and reducing working hours. Furthermore, the dual-station design with two sets of turnout positioning and assembly mechanisms allows for the simultaneous installation of 30° right turnouts and 30° left turnouts, improving assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a tooling fixture structure for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom surface of the working board of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the 30° turnout of this utility model.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Base frame; 2. Tooling plate; 3. Turnout positioning assembly mechanism; 4. Manual valve; 5. Tilting mechanism; 6. Self-tapping screw mounting hole; 7. Installation observation hole; 8. Turnout positioning block; 9. Rotary clamping cylinder; 10. Push rod cylinder; 11. Track support block; 12. Track spacing block; 13. Cylinder rotation shaft fixing block; 14. Fixed rotating shaft seat; 15. Hand-cranked gearbox; 16. Tooling plate positioning pin; 17. Pin hole; 18. Positioning slot hole; 19. Detailed Implementation
[0016] Example 1 like Figure 1-5The fixture shown includes a 30° turnout positioning assembly tooling jig, comprising: a base frame 1, a tooling plate 2, and a turnout positioning assembly mechanism 3. A flipping mechanism 11 is disposed above the base frame 1; the tooling plate 2 is disposed above the base frame 1 via the flipping mechanism 11; the turnout positioning assembly mechanism 3 is disposed on the tooling plate 2 and comprises two sets of mechanisms arranged symmetrically at the center; the turnout positioning assembly mechanism 3 includes: a turnout positioning block 31, a rotary clamping cylinder 32, and a push rod cylinder 33. The turnout positioning block 31... The turnout positioning blocks 31 are fixedly installed on the tooling plate 2. Two sets of them are set according to the shortest and longest positions of the turnout width, respectively fixing the narrowest end and the widest end. Several rotary clamping cylinders 32 are set on the tooling plate 2. The rotary clamping cylinders 32 are set along the turnout track and are used to position and clamp the turnout track. The push rod cylinders 33 are set on the outer side of the tooling plate 2, and there are two of them. One is perpendicular to the side of the tooling plate 2, and the other is set at a 30° angle with it. The push rod cylinders 33 are double-shaft double-rod cylinders. The turnout frame is installed and positioned on the turnout positioning block 31, and then the various parts are placed and installed. The turnout track is aligned by pushing the push rod cylinder 33, and then the track is fixed by pressing down and rotating the clamping cylinder 32. The flipping mechanism 11 flips the tooling plate 2, and then the self-tapping screws are driven in to fix the track. The installation is convenient and quick, and it can be quickly positioned and fixed without manual measurement and adjustment, avoiding assembly errors. Moreover, it adopts a dual-station design with two sets of turnout positioning and assembly mechanisms 3, which can simultaneously install 30° right turnouts and 30° left turnouts, improving assembly efficiency.
[0017] like Figure 1 The tooling fixture shown is for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout. The base frame 1 is provided with adjustable legs to control the height adjustment and maintain the balance of the tooling.
[0018] like Figure 3 The illustration shows a fixture for assembling a 30° turnout. The flipping mechanism 11 includes a fixed shaft seat 111, a hand-cranked reducer 112, and a fixture plate positioning pin 113. The fixed shaft seat 111 is located on the upper side of the base frame 1, with a rotating shaft in the middle connecting to the fixture plate 2. The hand-cranked reducer 112 is mounted on an external mounting plate on one side of the upper base frame 1 and connected to the fixed shaft seat 111. The hand-cranked reducer 112 controls the flipping of the fixture plate 2. The fixture plate positioning pin 113 is located on the base frame 1 to fix the fixture plate 2. During assembly, the fixture plate positioning pin 113 fixes the main fixture plate 2. After assembly, when the track needs to be fixed, the fixture plate positioning pin 113 releases the fixation of the fixture plate 2, and the fixture plate 2 is flipped by rotating the hand-cranked reducer 112. Since the parts are in a fixed state at this time, the flipping will not cause movement. The fixation is then secured from the bottom of the work plate with self-tapping screws. The operation is convenient, quick, and saves time and effort.
[0019] In this embodiment, the tooling plate positioning pin 113 is set on the base frame 1 on both sides of the fixed rotating shaft seat 111, and the tooling plate 2 is provided with corresponding pin holes 114. When fixing the tooling plate 2, the tooling plate positioning pin 113 is inserted into the pin holes 114, and the tooling plate 2 is fixed and locked at four points.
[0020] Example 2 Based on Example 1, in this example, as Figure 4 The diagram shows a fixture for assembling 30° turnouts. The fixture plate 2 has several self-tapping screw mounting holes 21 and multiple installation observation holes 22. The self-tapping screw mounting holes 21 correspond to the track fixing positions. After the fixture plate 2 is flipped, self-tapping screws can be directly driven into the self-tapping screw mounting holes 21 to complete the track fixing.
[0021] like Figure 2 The tooling fixture shown is a 30° turnout positioning assembly fixture. The turnout positioning block 31 has a positioning slot 311 in the middle for locking into the turnout frame for positioning and fixing.
[0022] In this embodiment, the turnout positioning and assembly mechanism 3 further includes a track support block 34, a track spacing block 35, and a cylinder rotation shaft fixing block 36. Several track support blocks 34 are arranged on the tooling plate 2 at the turnout track installation position to support the turnout track. The track spacing blocks 35 are arranged on the tooling plate 2 to separate the straight and curved rails of the turnout track. The cylinder rotation shaft fixing block 36 is arranged on the tooling plate 2 at the turnout track pivot position and holds the turnout track pivot during assembly for positioning and fixing.
[0023] like Figure 1 The diagram illustrates a fixture for assembling a 30° turnout. The fixture plate 2 is equipped with a manual valve 4, which controls a push rod cylinder 33 to extend and calibrate the turnout track to the correct position. After assembly, the operator controls the push rod cylinder 33 via several manual valves 4, each corresponding to a push rod cylinder 33, allowing for individual control and calibration of the track to the correct position. This enables rapid positioning and fixation without manual measurement or adjustment, avoiding assembly errors and improving assembly efficiency.
[0024] It should be noted that the above description is merely a technical solution of the utility model and not a limitation. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of the utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A tooling fixture for positioning and assembling 30° turnouts, characterized in that: include: A base frame (1) is provided with a flipping mechanism (11) on top of the base frame (1); Tooling plate (2), which is mounted above the base frame (1) via a flipping mechanism (11); A turnout positioning assembly mechanism (3) is provided on a tooling plate (2) and consists of two sets of mechanisms arranged symmetrically at the center. The turnout positioning assembly mechanism (3) includes: Turnout positioning block (31), the turnout positioning block (31) is fixedly installed on the tooling plate (2), and the turnout positioning block (31) is set in two sets according to the shortest and longest positions of the turnout width, respectively fixing the narrowest end and the widest end; Rotary clamping cylinder (32), several of which are arranged on the tooling plate (2), the rotary clamping cylinder (32) is arranged along the turnout track and is used to position and clamp the turnout track; Push rod cylinder (33) is set on the outer side of the tooling plate (2), and there are two of them, one perpendicular to the side of the tooling plate (2) and the other at a 30° angle to it.
2. The tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism (11) includes a fixed rotating shaft seat (111), a hand-cranked reducer (112), and a tooling plate positioning pin (113). The fixed rotating shaft seat (111) is located on the middle of both sides above the base frame (1), and a rotating shaft is provided in the middle to connect with the tooling plate (2). The hand-cranked reducer (112) is located on an external mounting plate on one side above the base frame (1) and is connected to the fixed rotating shaft seat (111). The flipping of the tooling plate (2) is controlled by the hand-cranked reducer (112). The tooling plate positioning pin (113) is located on the base frame (1) to fix the tooling plate (2).
3. The tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tooling plate positioning pin (113) is set on the base frame (1) on both sides of the fixed rotating shaft seat (111). The tooling plate (2) is provided with a corresponding pin hole (114). When fixing the tooling plate (2), the tooling plate positioning pin (113) is inserted into the pin hole (114) to fix the tooling plate (2) at four points.
4. The tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tooling plate (2) is provided with several self-tapping screw mounting holes (21) and multiple mounting observation holes (22).
5. A tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turnout positioning block (31) has a positioning slot (311) in the middle, which is used to be inserted into the turnout frame for positioning and fixing.
6. A tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turnout positioning assembly mechanism (3) also includes a track support block (34), a track spacing block (35), and a cylinder rotation shaft fixing block (36). Several track support blocks (34) are set on the tooling plate (2) at the turnout track installation position to support the turnout track. The track spacing block (35) is set on the tooling plate (2) to separate the straight and curved rails of the turnout track. The cylinder rotation shaft fixing block (36) is set on the tooling plate (2) at the turnout track pivot position and holds the turnout track pivot during assembly for positioning and fixing.
7. A tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tooling plate (2) is also equipped with a manual valve (4) for controlling the push rod cylinder (33) to push out and calibrate the turnout track to the correct position.
8. A tooling fixture for positioning and assembling a 30° turnout according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push rod cylinder (33) is a dual-shaft dual-rod cylinder.