A cooling device for automobile swing arm machining

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooling device is used in automobile swing arm processing, including the shell, the shell is installed on the outside equipment, be provided with adjusting mechanism on the shell, the adjusting mechanism includes the lift plate, follow -up cover and lift rod, the lift plate sliding connection is in the shell interior, the inside fixed mounting of shell has two lift rod, every lift plate all fixed mounting has two follow -up cover, this innovative automobile swing arm cooling device passes through height adjusting mechanism, has solved the technical bottleneck of the fixed invariable water pool depth in traditional cooling method, and the device is equipped with the lifting system, makes the operator to be able to according to different model and size automobile swing arm height of the flexible adjustment cooling platform, and this design has realized the control to the cooling depth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling technology for automotive swing arm processing, and more specifically, it relates to a cooling device for automotive swing arm processing. Background Technology

[0002] In automotive manufacturing, the control arm is a key component of the suspension system, and its quality directly affects the vehicle's handling performance and driving safety. In existing technologies, after high-temperature heat treatment, the control arm needs to undergo a strictly controlled cooling process to ensure the stability of the metal structure and the consistency of mechanical properties. Currently, the industry commonly uses the method of immersing the heat-treated control arm in a water tank for cooling. This water cooling method can quickly remove heat and prevent the material properties from deteriorating. However, although this traditional cooling method is simple in process and convenient in operation, it has obvious shortcomings in terms of control.

[0003] The existing cooling water tank design has a flaw—the tank depth is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the geometry, material properties, or heat treatment requirements of different swing arms. This unchanging design means that swing arms of different specifications can only be cooled at the same immersion depth, making it impossible to achieve differentiated cooling rate control for specific parts. For example, for some complex-shaped swing arms, the thickness and stress conditions of different parts vary, and ideally, different cooling strategies should be adopted. However, because the tank depth is not adjustable, technicians cannot optimize cooling parameters for various working conditions. This not only affects the consistency and quality stability of the product, but also limits the further refinement and intelligent development of automotive swing arm manufacturing processes. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a cooling device for processing automotive swing arms to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cooling device for processing automotive swing arms, comprising a housing, the housing being installed on an external device, an adjustment mechanism being provided on the housing, the adjustment mechanism comprising a lifting plate, a follower sleeve, and a lifting rod, the lifting plate being slidably connected inside the housing, two lifting rods being fixedly installed inside the housing, two follower sleeves being fixedly installed on each lifting plate, each follower sleeve being slidably connected to the lifting rod, a plurality of inclined blocks being provided at equal intervals on the inner wall of the follower sleeve, each inclined block being provided with a shrinkage groove, and an inclined block being slidably provided in each shrinkage groove, a pull rope being flexibly provided on the outer wall of each inclined block, a guide plate being slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the follower sleeve, and a plurality of pull ropes being respectively connected to the inner wall of the guide plate.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that each inclined block has a plurality of transverse springs on its inner wall, and a bonding plate is connected to the plurality of transverse springs, and the plurality of bonding plates are respectively bonded to the outer wall of the lifting rod.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that a pull plate is coaxially provided on the outer wall of the guide plate, and a fixing ring is fixedly provided at the upper end of the follower sleeve.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a plurality of external grooves are equally spaced on the outer wall of the follower sleeve, and the pull rope is located in the external grooves.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the follower sleeve has a threaded sleeve inside, the lifting rod is slidably connected inside the threaded sleeve, and a synchronization ring is rotatably provided at the lower end of the threaded sleeve.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that each of the inclined blocks is provided with a top spring at its upper end, and multiple top springs are respectively connected to the lower end surface of the synchronization coil.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a hexagonal groove is provided on the outer wall of the threaded sleeve, and a bottom ring is fixedly provided on the follower sleeve.

[0012] The present invention is further provided that the lifting plate has multiple through holes at equal intervals.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a cooling device for processing automotive swing arms, which has the following beneficial effects: This innovative automotive swing arm cooling device overcomes the technical bottleneck of fixed water tank depth in traditional cooling methods through a height adjustment mechanism. Equipped with a lifting system, the device allows operators to flexibly adjust the height of the cooling platform according to different models and sizes of automotive swing arms. This design enables control over the cooling depth, ensuring better cooling performance for the heat-treated swing arms. In practical applications, different swing arms have varying geometries, wall thickness distributions, and material properties, requiring differentiated cooling strategies. This device perfectly meets this process requirement, effectively avoiding quality problems such as product deformation, cracking, and uneven internal stress distribution caused by uneven cooling, significantly improving the machining accuracy and product consistency of automotive swing arms.

[0014] This device employs a self-locking mechanism design. Through the cooperation of the inclined block and the retraction groove, it achieves rapid adjustment and stable locking of the lifting plate position. When height adjustment is required, simply operate the pull plate to disengage the bonding plate from the lifting rod, and then easily move the lifting plate to the ideal position. After releasing the pull plate, under the action of spring force, the inclined block automatically retracts and re-engages the bonding plate tightly with the lifting rod, forming a reliable self-locking state. This design greatly simplifies the operation process, eliminating the need for cumbersome fastening tools or additional locking devices, and easily completing the height adjustment operation. In addition, the through holes designed on the device ensure sufficient circulation of cooling water, allowing all parts of the swing arm to receive uniform and effective cooling. This efficient and convenient design significantly improves production efficiency, reduces labor intensity, and ensures the stability of cooling quality, providing a solid guarantee for the mass and standardized production of automotive swing arms. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a cooling device for processing automotive swing arms according to this utility model; Figure 2 In this utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the follower sleeve in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the follower sleeve of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the pull plate in this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Lifting plate; 3. Follower sleeve; 4. Lifting rod; 5. Angled block; 6. Shrinkage groove; 7. Angled block; 8. Pull rope; 9. Guide plate; 10. Lateral spring; 11. Adhesive plate; 12. Pull plate; 13. Fixing ring; 14. External groove; 15. Threaded sleeve; 16. Synchronization ring; 17. Top spring; 18. Hexagonal groove; 19. Bottom ring; 20. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0019] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-5 A cooling device for processing automotive swing arms includes a housing 1, which is mounted on an external device. An adjustment mechanism is provided on the housing 1, comprising a lifting plate 2, a follower sleeve 3, and lifting rods 4. The lifting plate 2 is slidably connected inside the housing 1. Two lifting rods 4 are fixedly installed inside the housing 1. Two follower sleeves 3 are fixedly installed on each lifting plate 2, and each follower sleeve 3 is slidably connected to a lifting rod 4. Multiple inclined blocks 5 are evenly spaced on the inner wall of the follower sleeve 3. Each inclined block 5 has a contraction groove 6, and an inclined block 7 is slidably disposed within each contraction groove 6. A pull rope 8 is flexibly disposed on the outer wall of each inclined block 7. A guide plate 9 is slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the follower sleeve 3, and multiple pull ropes 8 are connected to the inner wall of the guide plate 9. Each inclined block 7 has... There are multiple transverse springs 10, and each transverse spring 10 is connected to a bonding plate 11. The bonding plates 11 are respectively bonded to the outer wall of the lifting rod 4. A pull plate 12 is coaxially provided on the outer wall of the guide plate 9. A fixing ring 13 is fixedly provided at the upper end of the follower sleeve 3. Multiple external grooves 14 are equally spaced on the outer wall of the follower sleeve 3, and the pull rope 8 is located in the external groove 14. A threaded sleeve 15 is provided in the inner thread of the follower sleeve 3. The lifting rod 4 is slidably connected in the threaded sleeve 15. A synchronization ring 16 is rotatably provided at the lower end of the threaded sleeve 15. A top spring 17 is provided at the upper end of each inclined block 7, and multiple top springs 17 are respectively connected to the lower end face of the synchronization ring 16. A hexagonal groove 18 is provided on the outer wall of the threaded sleeve 15. A bottom ring 19 is fixedly provided on the follower sleeve 3. Multiple through holes 20 are equally spaced on the lifting plate 2.

[0021] In this embodiment, after heat treatment of different car swing arms, a cooling process is required. First, the lifting plate 2 is adjusted to the corresponding height to accommodate different numbers and shapes of car swing arms. Then, multiple car swing arms are placed on the lifting plate 2. Before being placed on the lifting plate 2, the car swing arms are immersed in water. The cooling process is completed when multiple car swing arms are placed and fully immersed in water. The water at the upper and lower ends of the lifting plate 2 is connected through the through hole 20 to ensure the cooling effect.

[0022] More specifically, when the height of the lifting plate 2 needs to be adjusted, the lifting plate 2 is first attached to the fixing ring 13. Then, the pull plate 12 is pushed down, which will cause multiple pull ropes 8 to slide down. Then, the inclined block 7 slides along the shrinkage groove 6. At this time, the inclined block 7 will move away from the axis of the lifting rod 4 along the shrinkage groove 6. Therefore, the adhesion plate 11 will reduce the friction between it and the lifting rod 4 until the adhesion is released. Then, the follower sleeve 3 can be moved up and down. When it moves to the corresponding position, the pull plate 12 is released. Under the action of the top spring 17, the inclined block 7 slides and shrinks along the shrinkage groove 6, and the adhesion plate 11 adheres to the outer wall of the lifting rod 4, thus ensuring the adhesion and fixation process. At this time, when the lifting plate 2 drives the follower sleeve 3 to move down, since the lifting rod 4 is not moving, the inclined block 7 will slide along the shrinkage groove 6 and adhere to the lifting rod 4, thus completing the self-locking and ensuring the fixation process.

[0023] In summary, during the use or operation of the overall equipment: after heat treatment of different car swing arms, a cooling process is required. First, the lifting plate 2 is adjusted to the appropriate height to accommodate different numbers and shapes of car swing arms. Then, multiple car swing arms are placed on the lifting plate 2. Before being placed on the lifting plate 2, the car swing arms are immersed in water until they are all placed and fully immersed, thus completing the cooling process. The water at both ends of the lifting plate 2 is connected through the through hole 20, ensuring the cooling effect. When the height of the lifting plate 2 needs to be adjusted, the lifting plate 2 is first attached to the fixing ring 13. Then, the pull plate 12 is pushed down, which will then drive multiple... The pull rope 8 slides downwards, and then the inclined block 7 slides along the shrinkage groove 6. At this time, the inclined block 7 will move away from the axis of the lifting rod 4 along the shrinkage groove 6. Therefore, the bonding plate 11 will reduce the friction between itself and the lifting rod 4 until the bonding is released. Then, the follower sleeve 3 can be driven to move up and down. When it moves to the corresponding position, the pull plate 12 is released. Under the action of the top spring 17, the inclined block 7 slides and shrinks along the shrinkage groove 6, and the bonding plate 11 is bonded to the outer wall of the lifting rod 4, thus ensuring the bonding and fixing process. At this time, when the lifting plate 2 drives the follower sleeve 3 to move downwards, since the lifting rod 4 is not moving, the inclined block 7 will slide along the shrinkage groove 6 and bond to the lifting rod 4, thus completing the self-locking and ensuring the fixing process.

[0024] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cooling device for processing automotive swing arms, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The outer casing (1) is installed on an external device. An adjustment mechanism is provided on the outer casing (1). The adjustment mechanism includes a lifting plate (2), a follower sleeve (3), and a lifting rod (4). The lifting plate (2) is slidably connected inside the outer casing (1). Two lifting rods (4) are fixedly installed inside the outer casing (1). Two follower sleeves (3) are fixedly installed on each lifting plate (2). Each follower sleeve (3) is slidably connected to the lifting rod (4). Multiple inclined blocks (5) are provided at equal intervals on the inner wall of the follower sleeve (3). A shrinkage groove (6) is opened on each inclined block (5). An inclined block (7) is slidably provided in each shrinkage groove (6). A pull rope (8) is flexibly provided on the outer wall of each inclined block (7). A guide plate (9) is slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the follower sleeve (3). Multiple pull ropes (8) are connected to the inner wall of the guide plate (9).

2. The cooling device for processing automotive swing arms according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the inclined blocks (7) has a plurality of transverse springs (10) on its inner wall, and a bonding plate (11) is connected to the plurality of transverse springs (10), and the plurality of bonding plates (11) are respectively bonded to the outer wall of the lifting rod (4).

3. The cooling device for processing automotive control arms according to claim 2, characterized in that: A pull plate (12) is coaxially provided on the outer wall of the guide plate (9), and a fixing ring (13) is fixedly provided at the upper end of the follower sleeve (3).

4. The cooling device for processing automotive swing arms according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the follower sleeve (3) is provided with multiple external grooves (14) at equal intervals, and the pull rope (8) is located in the external grooves (14).

5. A cooling device for processing automotive control arms according to claim 4, characterized in that: The follower sleeve (3) has a threaded sleeve (15) inside, and the lifting rod (4) is slidably connected inside the threaded sleeve (15). The lower end of the threaded sleeve (15) is provided with a synchronizing ring (16).

6. A cooling device for processing automotive control arms according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the inclined blocks (7) is provided with a top spring (17) at its upper end, and multiple top springs (17) are respectively connected to the lower end face of the synchronization coil (16).

7. A cooling device for processing automotive control arms according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the threaded sleeve (15) is provided with a hexagonal groove (18), and the follower sleeve (3) is fixedly provided with a bottom ring (19).

8. A cooling device for processing automotive control arms according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting plate (2) has multiple through holes (20) at equal intervals.

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