ball head calipers
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522140717.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-10
AI Technical Summary
[0003]由于机械式拖车牵引装置重量较大,安装时,需要工具对球头进行夹持牢,再对机械式拖车牵引装置进行调整,把牵引装置装到皮卡车上,如果没有工具,对女性、老人等力气偏小者,使用不友好,所以市场函待一种方便夹持球头,便捷移动牵引装置的工具
[0006]与现有技术相比,本实用新型的优点在于:这种新型的结构,将手柄、连杆、左弯钳以及右弯钳形成一整套连杆机构,利用杠杆原理,达到省力效果,当要安装机械式拖车牵引装置时,对球头进行夹持牢,再对机械式拖车牵引装置进行位置调整,把牵引装置轻松便捷地装到皮卡车上。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tool manufacturing technology, and in particular to a ball head caliper. Background Technology
[0002] Trailer towing devices are mainly used for towing RVs, luggage racks, and small trucks, and are an important component for expanding the cargo capacity of a vehicle. Mechanical trailer towing devices are usually detachably installed at the rear of the vehicle. They consist of a set of trailer hooks that are plugged in or bolted together along the X-axis (front-to-back direction) or Z-axis (height direction), and then secured with ball joints. Ball joints are generally available in 2-inch and 2.5 / 16-inch sizes. When in use, the trailer is equipped with a coupler, which is simply slipped onto the ball joint for towing—simple and convenient.
[0003] Because mechanical trailer towing devices are quite heavy, tools are needed to clamp the ball joint during installation, and then adjust the mechanical trailer towing device before mounting it on a pickup truck. Without tools, it is not user-friendly for women, the elderly, and other people with less strength. Therefore, the market needs a tool that can easily clamp the ball joint and move the towing device. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a ball joint caliper to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical measures: a ball head caliper, including a handle for hand gripping, characterized in that: the handle is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, the first through hole is movably connected to a third through hole of a connecting rod through a connector, there are two connecting rods, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the handle, the second through hole is movably connected to a fourth through hole of a right bending caliper through a connector, the fifth through hole of the connecting rod is movably connected to a sixth through hole of a left bending caliper through a connector, the seventh through hole of the left bending caliper and the eighth through hole of the right bending caliper are movably connected through a connector; the end of the right bending caliper away from the fourth through hole is provided with a clamping part for placing the bottom surface of the ball head, the upper part of the clamping part is an arc-shaped part for placing the side surface of the ball head, the left bending caliper is symmetrically provided with arc-shaped parts for placing the side surface of the ball head, there are two left bending calipers, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the right bending caliper.
[0006] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This new structure forms a complete linkage mechanism with the handle, connecting rod, left bending clamp and right bending clamp. By utilizing the lever principle, it achieves a labor-saving effect. When installing a mechanical trailer towing device, the ball head is clamped firmly, and then the position of the mechanical trailer towing device is adjusted, so that the towing device can be easily and conveniently installed on the pickup truck.
[0007] As an improvement to this utility model, the connector consists of a bolt and a nut. The purpose of this design is to make the bolt and nut connector easy and quick to assemble and disassemble.
[0008] As an improvement of this utility model, the clamping part is shaped like a semi-circular opening. The purpose of this design is that the semi-circular opening shape allows the ball head to be inserted from the bottom and thus gripped, making it easy to hold firmly.
[0009] As an improvement of this utility model, the left-bending pliers have a hollowed-out section on their left-bending body. The purpose of this design is to reduce the overall weight of the tool and the amount of material used, thereby reducing production costs.
[0010] As an improvement to this utility model, the right-hand bending clamp is integrally provided with two symmetrical right-hand bending bodies. The purpose of this design is that the two symmetrical right-hand bending bodies can utilize the gap formed inside them to clamp the handle.
[0011] As an improvement to this utility model, the right-bend body is provided with a hollowed-out section. The purpose of this design is twofold: firstly, it reduces the overall weight of the tool, and secondly, it allows for the reduction of material usage, thereby lowering production costs. Attached Figure Description
[0012] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of this utility model.
[0013] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the ball head caliper described in this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the ball head caliper described in this utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the handle described in this utility model.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the left-hand bending pliers described in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the right-hand bending pliers described in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the connecting rod described in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the ball-pulling head described in this utility model.
[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Handle; 2. First through hole; 3. Second through hole; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Third through hole; 6. Right bending clamp; 7. Fourth through hole; 8. Fifth through hole; 9. Left bending clamp; 10. Sixth through hole; 11. Seventh through hole; 12. Eighth through hole; 13. Ball head; 14. Clamping part; 15. Arc-shaped part; 16. Bolt; 17. Nut; 18. Hollowed-out part; 19. Right bending body; 20. Left bending body. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0022] Example 1 Please refer to Figure 1 -7.
[0023] This embodiment provides a ball joint caliper, comprising a handle 1 for gripping, characterized in that: the handle 1 is provided with a first through hole 2 and a second through hole 3; the first through hole 2 is movably connected to a third through hole 5 of a connecting rod 4 via a connector; there are two connecting rods 4, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the handle 1; the second through hole 3 is movably connected to a fourth through hole 7 of a right-hand bending caliper 6 via a connector; and the fifth through hole 8 of the connecting rod 4 is movably connected to a left-hand bending caliper via a connector. On the sixth through hole 10 of 9, the seventh through hole 11 of the left bending clamp 9 and the eighth through hole 12 of the right bending clamp 6 are movably connected by a connector; the right bending clamp 6 is provided with a clamping part 14 for placing the bottom surface of the ball head 13 at the end away from the fourth through hole 7, and above the clamping part 14 is an arc-shaped part 15 for placing the side of the ball head 13. The left bending clamp 9 is symmetrically provided with arc-shaped parts 15 for placing the side of the ball head 13. There are two left bending clamps 9, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the right bending clamp 6.
[0024] In the embodiments of this utility model application, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connector consists of bolt 16 and nut 17. The connector composed of bolt 16 and nut 17 allows for quick and easy assembly and disassembly. It should be noted that the connector can also be a shoulder pin type connection.
[0025] In the embodiments of this utility model application, please refer to Figure 5 The clamping part 14 is shaped like a semi-circular opening. The semi-circular opening allows it to be inserted from the bottom of the ball head 13 to hold the ball head 13 securely.
[0026] In the embodiments of this utility model application, please refer to Figure 4The left-bending pliers 9 have a hollowed-out portion 18 on their left-bending body 20. The hollowed-out portion 18 serves two purposes: firstly, it reduces the overall weight of the tool, and secondly, it reduces the amount of material used, thereby lowering production costs.
[0027] In the embodiments of this utility model application, please refer to Figure 5 The right-bending clamp 6 is integrally provided with two symmetrical right-bending bodies 19. The two symmetrical right-bending bodies 19 can be used to clamp the handle 1 by utilizing the gap formed inside them.
[0028] In the embodiments of this utility model application, please refer to Figure 5 The right-bend body 19 is provided with a hollowed-out portion 18. This reduces the overall weight of the tool and the amount of material used, thereby lowering production costs.
[0029] This embodiment provides a ball head caliper, which is connected as follows: the third through hole 5 of the two connecting rods 4 is connected to the fifth through hole 8 of the handle 1 by bolts 16; the fifth through hole 8 of the two connecting rods 4 is connected to the sixth through hole 10 of the left bending caliper 9 by bolts 16; the second through hole 3 of the handle 1 is connected to the fourth through hole 7 of the right bending caliper 6 by bolts 16; and the seventh through hole 11 of the left bending caliper 9 is connected to the eighth through hole 12 of the right bending caliper 6 by bolts 16.
[0030] This embodiment provides a ball joint caliper; please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 7 In normal use, the opening of the clamping part 14 is inserted into the bottom surface of the ball head 13, and the handle 1 is picked up to hold the ball head 13 firmly, so that the position of the mechanical trailer towing device can be easily adjusted.
[0031] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This new structure forms a complete linkage mechanism with the handle, connecting rod, left bending clamp and right bending clamp. By utilizing the lever principle, it achieves a labor-saving effect. When installing a mechanical trailer towing device, the ball head is clamped firmly, and then the position of the mechanical trailer towing device is adjusted, so that the towing device can be easily and conveniently installed on the pickup truck.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "up", "down", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.
[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A ball-end caliper, comprising a handle (1) for hand gripping, characterized in that: The handle (1) is provided with a first through hole (2) and a second through hole (3). The first through hole (2) is movably connected to the third through hole (5) of the connecting rod (4) via a connector. There are two connecting rods (4), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the handle (1). The second through hole (3) is movably connected to the fourth through hole (7) of the right bending pliers (6) via a connector. The fifth through hole (8) of the connecting rod (4) is movably connected to the sixth through hole (10) of the left bending pliers (9) via a connector. The seventh through hole (11) and the eighth through hole (12) of the right bending clamp (6) are movably connected by a connector; the right bending clamp (6) is provided with a clamping part (14) for placing the bottom surface of the ball head (13) at the end away from the fourth through hole (7), and an arc-shaped part (15) for placing the side of the ball head (13) is above the clamping part (14). The left bending clamp (9) is symmetrically provided with arc-shaped parts (15) for placing the side of the ball head (13). There are two left bending clamps (9), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the right bending clamp (6).
2. The ball joint caliper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector consists of a bolt (16) and a nut (17).
3. The ball joint caliper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping part (14) is shaped like a semi-circular opening.
4. The ball joint caliper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left-bending clamp (9) has a hollowed-out part (18) on its left-bending body.
5. The ball joint caliper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right-bending clamp (6) is integrally provided with two symmetrical right-bending bodies (19).
6. The ball joint caliper according to claim 5, characterized in that: The right-bend body (19) is provided with a hollow part (18).