A general-purpose fixture device for processing electric tower steel members

Abstract

The utility model relates to steel member processing technical field, and disclose a kind of general fixture device of electric tower steel member processing, the device includes workbench, workbench bottom is equipped with universal wheel to facilitate movement, surface is equipped with workpiece clamping mechanism and scrap collection mechanism, workpiece clamping mechanism contains height adjusting assembly and rotatable opposite clamping assembly, height adjusting assembly is controlled lifting column by controller, and the height of adjusting top frame is adapted to different processing needs;Rotatable opposite clamping assembly utilizes electric control telescopic column to adjust clamping spacing and adapt to different size steel member, hydraulic cylinder drives clamping plate and bottom plate to form up and down firm clamping, servo control motor drives workpiece rotation to satisfy multidirectional processing, improve universality and efficiency, scrap collection mechanism makes scrap slide to collection box by inclination guide plate, spray head is cooled and flushed scrap under the action of connecting water pump, guarantee workbench neat, reduce maintenance cost, applicable to electric tower steel member multi-process processing scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel component processing technology, specifically a general-purpose clamping device for processing power tower steel components. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of power tower steel component processing, steel components are mostly irregularly shaped and large in size, and the processing involves multiple steps such as drilling, welding, and grinding, requiring extremely high clamping accuracy and versatility. Currently, most commonly used fixtures are custom-made and only suitable for single-specification components. When changing the type of component, redesign and debugging are required, resulting in high equipment investment costs and long production preparation cycles. At the same time, traditional fixtures mostly use rigid bolt clamping, which is prone to component deformation due to uneven clamping force, affecting processing accuracy. Some general-purpose fixtures have problems with poor positioning stability and a narrow range of compatible sizes, making it difficult to meet the diverse processing needs of power tower steel components and restricting the improvement of production efficiency and product quality.

[0003] According to a patent application published on the internet (authorization announcement number: CN214264537U), "This utility model discloses a universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers, including a base plate, a support seat on the top of the base plate, a rotating groove at the upper end of the support seat, a rotatable rotating plate in the rotating groove, a rotating block on the top of the rotating plate, a welding plate on the top of the rotating block, and a clamping assembly for clamping the steel components of the power tower on the top of the welding plate. The rotating block is connected to the support seat via a bearing. A gear is provided on the part of the rotating block located in the rotating groove. A rack is provided on one side of the gear that can mesh with it. An adjusting rod is rotatably connected to the side of the rack away from the gear. The end of the adjusting rod away from the rack extends out of the outer wall of the support seat and is threadedly connected to the support seat. A guide rod is fixedly connected to the side of the rack away from the gear. The guide rod is slidably inserted into the support seat. Compared with the prior art, this utility model has a more reasonable design while ensuring the flexible rotation of the welding plate, greatly facilitating its use."

[0004] Based on the above, the applicant believes the following deficiencies exist:

[0005] This universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers includes a base plate. Compared with the prior art, this utility model has a more reasonable design while ensuring that the welded plate can be flexibly rotated, which greatly facilitates its use. However, the device has poor size adaptability, is time-consuming and affects accuracy, has poor processing stability, a simple clamping structure, and no stable upper and lower clamping design, which makes it easy for workpieces to shift or shake. The processing efficiency is low, there is no automatic rotation function, and the processing of multiple sides requires manual disassembly and assembly of workpieces, which is complicated to operate and increases labor intensity and the risk of error. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a general-purpose clamping device for processing steel components of power towers, including a worktable, universal wheels installed at the four corners of the bottom of the worktable, a workpiece clamping mechanism provided on the surface of the worktable, the workpiece clamping mechanism including a height adjustment component and a rotatable opposing clamping component, and a waste chip collection mechanism provided on the surface of the worktable;

[0008] The rotatable opposing clamping assembly includes a first rotating shaft, and the height adjustment assembly includes a first support frame and a second support frame. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top right side of the first support frame. A servo-controlled motor is mounted on the top left side of the first support frame. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top left side of the second support frame. A fixed connecting frame is fixedly connected to the inner ends of the first and second rotating shafts. An electrically controlled telescopic column is mounted on the surface of the fixed connecting frame. A connecting plate is mounted on the outer end of the electrically controlled telescopic column. A base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting plate. A [missing information - likely a component or element] is fixedly connected to the top end of the connecting plate. The top plate is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder, and a hydraulic telescopic column is installed at the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder. A clamping plate is installed at the bottom of the hydraulic telescopic column. The electrically controlled telescopic column can extend and retract freely, driving the connecting plate and the connected bottom plate and top plate to move synchronously. This allows for flexible adjustment of the spacing between the clamping structures on both sides. Regardless of the size of the steel components being processed, precise positioning and clamping can be achieved by adjusting the electrically controlled telescopic column, breaking the limitations of traditional clamps on single-size workpieces and significantly improving the versatility of the device. The hydraulic cylinder installed at the top of the top plate can control the vertical extension and retraction of the hydraulic telescopic column, thereby driving the clamping plate to press down. When the steel component is placed on the bottom plate, the hydraulic telescopic column pushes the clamping plate to fit tightly against the top of the workpiece, forming a stable upper and lower clamping structure with the bottom plate. This effectively avoids problems such as workpiece displacement and shaking during processing, providing reliable assurance for processing accuracy. The servo control motor at the top left side of the first support frame can drive the first rotating shaft to rotate. Since the first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the fixed connecting frame, and the fixed connecting frame is connected to the second rotating shaft, when the servo control motor starts, it can drive the entire clamping structure and the clamped workpiece to rotate synchronously. Workers can process different sides of a workpiece without frequently disassembling and adjusting its position, greatly improving processing efficiency and reducing operational complexity. The rotatable opposing clamping components allow for flexible adjustment of the clamping distance, adapting to steel components of different sizes, enabling workpiece rotation, and meeting multi-directional processing needs.

[0009] Preferably, the left end of the first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the right output end of the servo control motor, and the hydraulic telescopic column is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, the height adjustment component includes a base column, which is fixedly connected to the left and right sides and the front and rear ends of the top of the workbench. A top frame is provided on the top of the base column. A controller is installed at the center of the left and right sides of the top of the workbench. A lifting column is installed on the top of the controller. A first support frame is fixedly connected to the top of the top frame, and a second support frame is fixedly connected to the top of the top frame.

[0011] Preferably, the first support frame is located on the top left side of the workbench, the second support frame is located on the top right side of the workbench, and the bottom end of the top frame is located inside the bottom column.

[0012] Preferably, the waste collection mechanism includes a storage chamber located inside the workbench. A collection box is installed inside the storage chamber. Guide plates are fixedly connected to the top of the left and right sides inside the workbench. A water storage tank is installed at the bottom of the back of the workbench. A connecting water pump is installed at the top of the back of the workbench. A water supply pipe is installed between the connecting water pump and the water storage tank. A nozzle is fixedly connected to the front of the connecting water pump. The guide plates on the top of the left and right sides inside the workbench are inclined, allowing steel component waste generated during processing to slide down along the guide plates and directly enter the collection box in the storage chamber below, preventing waste from accumulating on the workbench surface. Meanwhile, the nozzles on the top of the back of the workbench, connected to a water pump, can deliver water from the storage tank to the nozzles through a water pipe and spray it onto the workbench surface. This not only cools the processing area but also washes away any remaining fine debris into the collection box, further improving the thoroughness of debris collection and keeping the workbench surface clean at all times. The debris collection mechanism enables efficient collection of processing debris, keeps the workbench clean, facilitates debris cleaning, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0013] Preferably, the nozzle is located on the top of the back of the workbench, and the collection box is inserted into the storage chamber.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers is equipped with a rotatable opposing clamping assembly. The electrically controlled telescopic column can extend and retract freely, driving the connecting plate and the connected base plate and top plate to move synchronously. This allows for flexible adjustment of the spacing between the clamping structures on both sides. Regardless of the size of the steel components being processed, precise positioning and clamping can be achieved by adjusting the electrically controlled telescopic column, breaking the limitations of traditional clamps on single-size workpieces and significantly improving the versatility of the device. The hydraulic cylinder installed on the top of the top plate can control the vertical extension and retraction of the hydraulic telescopic column, thereby driving the clamping plate to press down. When the steel component is placed on the base plate, the hydraulic telescopic column pushes the clamping plate to fit tightly against the top of the workpiece, forming a stable upper and lower clamping structure with the base plate. This effectively avoids problems such as workpiece displacement and shaking during processing, providing reliable assurance for processing accuracy. The servo control motor on the top left side of the first support frame can drive the first rotating shaft to rotate. Since the first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the fixed connecting frame, and the fixed connecting frame is connected to the second rotating shaft, when the servo control motor starts, it can drive the entire clamping structure and the clamped workpiece to rotate synchronously. Workers can process different sides of a workpiece without frequently disassembling and adjusting its position, greatly improving processing efficiency and reducing operational complexity. The rotatable opposing clamping components allow for flexible adjustment of the clamping distance, adapting to steel components of different sizes, enabling workpiece rotation, and meeting multi-directional processing needs.

[0016] 2. This universal fixture for processing steel components of power towers is equipped with a waste collection mechanism. The guide plates on the top left and right sides of the workbench are inclined, allowing steel component waste generated during processing to slide down along the guide plates and directly into the collection box in the lower chamber, preventing waste accumulation on the workbench surface. Simultaneously, a spray nozzle at the top of the back of the workbench, connected to a water pump, delivers water from the storage tank to the nozzle via a water pipe, spraying it onto the workbench surface. This cools the processing area and washes away any remaining fine waste into the collection box, further improving the thoroughness of waste collection and keeping the workbench surface clean. This waste collection mechanism efficiently collects processing waste, keeps the workbench clean, facilitates waste removal, and reduces maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the rotatable opposing clamping assembly of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first support frame of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structural clamping plate of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the waste collection mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water storage tank structure of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Casters; 3. Workpiece clamping mechanism; 31. Height adjustment assembly; 311. Base column; 312. Top frame; 313. Controller; 314. Lifting column; 315. First support frame; 316. Second support frame; 32. Rotatable opposing clamping assembly; 321. First rotating shaft; 322. Servo control motor; 323. Second rotating shaft; 324. Fixed connecting frame; 325. Electrically controlled telescopic column; 326. Connecting plate; 327. Base plate; 328. Top plate; 329. Hydraulic cylinder; 3201. Hydraulic telescopic column; 3202. Clamping plate; 4. Waste chip collection mechanism; 41. Storage chamber; 42. Collection box; 43. Guide plate; 44. Water tank; 45. Connecting water pump; 46. Water supply pipe; 47. Nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Please see Figure 1-6 A general-purpose clamping device for processing steel components of power towers includes a workbench 1, with casters 2 installed at the four corners of the bottom of the workbench 1, a workpiece clamping mechanism 3 provided on the surface of the workbench 1, the workpiece clamping mechanism 3 including a height adjustment component 31 and a rotatable opposing clamping component 32, and a waste chip collection mechanism 4 provided on the surface of the workbench 1.

[0030] The rotatable opposing clamping assembly 32 includes a first rotating shaft 321, and the height adjustment assembly 31 includes a first support frame 315 and a second support frame 316. The first rotating shaft 321 is rotatably connected to the top right side of the first support frame 315. A servo control motor 322 is mounted on the top left side of the first support frame 315. A second rotating shaft 323 is rotatably connected to the top left side of the second support frame 316. A fixed connecting frame 324 is fixedly connected to the inner ends of the first rotating shaft 321 and the second rotating shaft 323. An electrically controlled telescopic column 325 is mounted on the surface of the fixed connecting frame 324. A connecting plate 326 is mounted on the outer end of the electrically controlled telescopic column 325. A bottom plate 327 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the surface of the connecting plate 326, and a top plate 327 is fixedly connected to the top end of the surface of the connecting plate 326. 28. A hydraulic cylinder 329 is installed on the top of the top plate 328. A hydraulic telescopic column 3201 is installed at the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder 329. A clamping plate 3202 is installed at the bottom of the hydraulic telescopic column 3201. The electrically controlled telescopic column 325 can extend and retract freely, driving the connecting plate 326 and the connected bottom plate 327 and top plate 328 to move synchronously, thereby flexibly adjusting the spacing of the clamping structures on both sides. Regardless of the size of the steel components of the power tower being processed, precise positioning and clamping can be achieved by adjusting the electrically controlled telescopic column 325, breaking the limitation of traditional fixtures on single-size workpieces and significantly improving the versatility of the device. The hydraulic cylinder 329 installed on the top of the top plate 328 can control the hydraulic telescopic column 3201 to extend and retract up and down, thereby driving the clamping plate 3202 to press down. After the steel component is placed on the base plate 327, the hydraulic telescopic column 3201 pushes the clamping plate 3202 to fit tightly against the top of the workpiece, forming a stable upper and lower clamping structure with the base plate 327. This effectively prevents the workpiece from shifting or shaking during processing, providing a reliable guarantee for processing accuracy. The servo control motor 322 on the top left side of the first support frame 315 can drive the first rotating shaft 321 to rotate. Since the first rotating shaft 321 is fixedly connected to the fixed connecting frame 324, and the fixed connecting frame 324 is connected to the second rotating shaft 323, the servo control motor 322 can drive the entire clamping structure and the clamped workpiece to rotate synchronously when it starts. Operators can process different sides of the workpiece without frequently disassembling and adjusting the workpiece position, greatly improving processing efficiency and reducing operational complexity. The rotatable opposing clamping component 32 allows for flexible adjustment of the clamping distance to adapt to steel components of different sizes, enabling workpiece rotation and meeting multi-directional processing needs.

[0031] The left end of the first rotating shaft 321 is fixedly connected to the right output end of the servo control motor 322, and the hydraulic telescopic column 3201 is controlled by the hydraulic cylinder 329;

[0032] The height adjustment component 31 includes a base column 311, which is fixedly connected to the left and right sides and the front and rear ends of the top of the workbench 1. A top frame 312 is provided on the top of the base column 311. A controller 313 is installed at the center of the left and right sides of the top of the workbench 1. A lifting column 314 is installed on the top of the controller 313. A first support frame 315 is fixedly connected to the top of the top frame 312. A second support frame 316 is fixedly connected to the top of the top frame 312.

[0033] The first support frame 315 is located on the top left side of the workbench 1, the second support frame 316 is located on the top right side of the workbench 1, and the bottom end of the top frame 312 is located inside the bottom column 311.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] Please see Figure 1-6 Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the waste collection mechanism 4 further includes a storage chamber 41, which is located inside the workbench 1. A collection box 42 is installed inside the storage chamber 41. Guide plates 43 are fixedly connected to the top of the left and right sides inside the workbench 1. A water storage tank 44 is installed at the bottom of the back of the workbench 1. A connecting water pump 45 is installed at the top of the back of the workbench 1. A water supply pipe 46 is installed between the connecting water pump 45 and the water storage tank 44. A nozzle 47 is fixedly connected to the front of the connecting water pump 45. The guide plates 43 on the top of the left and right sides inside the workbench 1 are inclined. The steel component waste generated during the processing will slide down along the guide plates 43 and directly enter the collection box 42 in the storage chamber 41 below, thus preventing the waste from accumulating on the surface of the workbench 1. Meanwhile, the nozzle 47 on the top of the back of the workbench 1, connected to the water pump 45, can transport water from the water tank 44 to the nozzle 47 through the water pipe 46 and spray it on the surface of the workbench 1. This can cool the processing area and wash the remaining fine waste into the collection box 42, further improving the thoroughness of waste collection and keeping the surface of the workbench 1 clean. The waste collection mechanism 4 enables efficient collection of processing waste, keeps the workbench clean, makes waste cleaning convenient, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0036] The nozzle 47 is located on the top of the back of the workbench 1, and the collection box 42 is inserted into the storage chamber 41.

[0037] In actual operation, when this device is used, the device can be adjusted according to the needs. The lifting column 314 can be extended or retracted by the controller 313 to lift or lower the top frame 312 to adapt to different processing heights. After adjustment, the rotatable opposing clamping assembly 32 can be adjusted according to the size of the workpiece so that the rotatable opposing clamping assembly 32 can be firmly fixed on the surface of the device for processing.

[0038] The electrically controlled telescopic column 325 can extend and retract freely, driving the connecting plate 326 and the connected base plate 327 and top plate 328 to move synchronously, thereby flexibly adjusting the spacing of the clamping structures on both sides. Regardless of the size of the steel components of the power tower being processed, precise positioning and clamping can be achieved by adjusting the electrically controlled telescopic column 325, breaking the limitation of traditional fixtures on single-size workpieces and significantly improving the versatility of the device. The hydraulic cylinder 329 installed on the top of the top plate 328 can control the hydraulic telescopic column 3201 to extend and retract up and down, thereby driving the clamping plate 3202 to press down. After the steel component is placed on the base plate 327, the hydraulic telescopic column 3201 pushes the clamping plate 3202 to fit tightly against the top of the workpiece, forming a stable upper and lower clamping structure with the base plate 327. This effectively prevents the workpiece from shifting or shaking during processing, providing a reliable guarantee for processing accuracy. The servo control motor 322 on the top left side of the first support frame 315 can drive the first rotating shaft 321 to rotate. Since the first rotating shaft 321 is fixedly connected to the fixed connecting frame 324, and the fixed connecting frame 324 is connected to the second rotating shaft 323, the servo control motor 322 can drive the entire clamping structure and the clamped workpiece to rotate synchronously when it starts. Operators can process different sides of the workpiece without frequently disassembling and adjusting the workpiece position, greatly improving processing efficiency and reducing operational complexity. The rotatable opposing clamping component 32 allows for flexible adjustment of the clamping distance to adapt to steel components of different sizes, enabling workpiece rotation and meeting multi-directional processing needs.

[0039] The guide plates 43 on the top left and right sides inside the workbench 1 are inclined. Steel component waste generated during processing will slide down along the guide plates 43 and directly enter the collection box 42 in the storage chamber 41 below, preventing waste from accumulating on the surface of the workbench 1. At the same time, the nozzles 47 on the top of the back of the workbench 1, connected to the water pump 45, can transport water from the water tank 44 to the nozzles 47 through the water pipe 46 and spray it on the surface of the workbench 1. This can both cool the processing area and wash the remaining fine waste to the collection box 42, further improving the thoroughness of waste collection and keeping the surface of the workbench 1 clean at all times. The waste collection mechanism 4 achieves efficient collection of processing waste, keeps the workbench clean, makes waste cleaning convenient, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A universal fixture device for processing steel components of power towers, comprising a worktable (1), characterized in that: The workbench (1) is equipped with casters (2) at the four corners of the bottom. The workbench (1) is provided with a workpiece clamping mechanism (3). The workpiece clamping mechanism (3) includes a height adjustment component (31) and a rotatable opposing clamping component (32). The workbench (1) is provided with a waste chip collection mechanism (4). The rotatable opposing clamping assembly (32) includes a first rotating shaft (321), and the height adjustment assembly (31) includes a first support frame (315) and a second support frame (316). The first rotating shaft (321) is rotatably connected to the top right side of the first support frame (315). A servo control motor (322) is mounted on the top left side of the first support frame (315). A second rotating shaft (323) is rotatably connected to the top left side of the second support frame (316). A fixed connecting frame is fixedly connected to the inner ends of the first rotating shaft (321) and the second rotating shaft (323). 324), an electrically controlled telescopic column (325) is installed on the surface of the fixed connecting frame (324), a connecting plate (326) is installed on the outer end of the electrically controlled telescopic column (325), a bottom plate (327) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the surface of the connecting plate (326), a top plate (328) is fixedly connected to the top end of the surface of the connecting plate (326), a hydraulic cylinder (329) is installed on the top of the top plate (328), a hydraulic telescopic column (3201) is installed at the bottom end of the hydraulic cylinder (329), and a clamping plate (3202) is installed at the bottom end of the hydraulic telescopic column (3201).

2. The universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left end of the first rotating shaft (321) is fixedly connected to the right output end of the servo control motor (322), and the hydraulic telescopic column (3201) is controlled by the hydraulic cylinder (329).

3. The universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height adjustment component (31) includes a base column (311), which is fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the left and right sides of the top of the workbench (1). A top frame (312) is provided on the top of the base column (311). A controller (313) is installed at the center of the left and right sides of the top of the workbench (1). A lifting column (314) is installed on the top of the controller (313). A first support frame (315) is fixedly connected to the top of the top frame (312). A second support frame (316) is fixedly connected to the top of the top frame (312).

4. The universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first support frame (315) is located on the top left side of the workbench (1), the second support frame (316) is located on the top right side of the workbench (1), and the bottom end of the top frame (312) is located inside the bottom column (311).

5. A universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waste collection mechanism (4) includes a storage chamber (41) which is located inside the workbench (1). A collection box (42) is provided inside the storage chamber (41). Guide plates (43) are fixedly connected to the top of the left and right sides inside the workbench (1). A water storage tank (44) is installed at the bottom of the back of the workbench (1). A connecting water pump (45) is installed at the top of the back of the workbench (1). A water supply pipe (46) is installed between the connecting water pump (45) and the water storage tank (44). A nozzle (47) is fixedly connected to the front of the connecting water pump (45).

6. A universal clamping device for processing steel components of power towers according to claim 5, characterized in that: The nozzle (47) is located on the top of the back side inside the workbench (1), and the collection box (42) is inserted into the storage chamber (41).

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