Steering column bracket forming device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522568439.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing steering column support forming devices suffer from limited processing range and insufficient forming accuracy during the processing, especially inconvenient angle adjustment and insufficient precision of worktable movement.
It adopts an electric rotary table, multiple moving platforms and a rotatable worktable mechanism, combined with a servo electric lifter and a variable frequency servo motor, to achieve multi-directional, high-precision position and angle adjustment. It is equipped with replaceable tools and positioning components and supports automated control.
It expands the processing range, improves forming accuracy and flexibility, enables precise workpiece positioning and multi-station angle adjustment, and enhances processing efficiency and forming quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steering column support processing technology, specifically a steering column support forming device. Background Technology
[0002] In the machining and forming process of steering column brackets, the workpiece needs to be cut in multiple directions and through multiple processes. Existing steering column bracket forming devices still have the following problems when in use: First, the angle adjustment of the machining mechanism is inconvenient and cannot flexibly adapt to different machining directions, resulting in a limited machining range; Second, the multi-directional movement accuracy of the worktable is insufficient, and the angle adjustment after the workpiece is clamped is difficult, affecting the forming accuracy. Utility Model Content
[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a steering column support forming device, which is equipped with an electric turntable, multiple moving platforms and a rotatable worktable mechanism, thus solving the problems of limited processing range and insufficient forming accuracy mentioned in the background technology.
[0004] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a steering column bracket forming device, comprising a control component, wherein the control component is equipped with a processing mechanism and a worktable mechanism.
[0005] The control assembly includes a control box with heat dissipation holes on its side and a support foot fixedly installed at each of the four corners of the bottom of the control box. The control box is made of aluminum alloy and has an insulating protective coating on its outer surface to ensure the electrical safety and structural strength of the equipment. The heat dissipation holes are arranged in an array on the front and rear sides of the control box to achieve efficient heat dissipation. The support feet are made of rubber and have anti-slip textures on the bottom to improve the stability of the device.
[0006] The machining mechanism includes an electric rotary table fixedly installed above the rear end of the control box. A lifter is fixedly installed on the rotating end of the electric rotary table. The lifting end of the lifter is fixedly connected to a lifting platform. A drive motor is installed on the lifting platform. A machining tool is fixedly installed on the bottom output end of the drive motor. The electric rotary table can rotate 360° around the vertical axis with a rotation accuracy of ±0.01°. The lifter is a servo electric lifter with a lifting accuracy of ±0.02mm. The combination of the two enables the machining mechanism to have multi-directional, high-precision position adjustment capabilities.
[0007] The workbench mechanism includes a first movable platform fixedly mounted on the top of the control box, a second movable platform fixedly mounted on the movable end of the first movable platform, a movable base fixedly mounted on the movable end of the second movable platform, brackets symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the movable base, a rotating table rotatably mounted between the two brackets, a mounting platform fixedly mounted in the middle of the rotating table, and a rotating handle fixedly connected to the side of the rotating table; the moving directions of the first and second movable platforms are perpendicular to each other and the moving accuracy is ±0.01mm; the rotating table can rotate around a horizontal axis with an angle range of 0-180° and is equipped with an angle scale; the rotating handle is foldable and has a non-slip rubber sleeve on its surface, realizing precise positioning of the workpiece and multi-station angle adjustment.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the rubber material of the support foot has shock absorption properties, which can reduce vibration interference during the processing.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the drive motor is a variable frequency servo motor, which can adjust the speed according to processing requirements and adapt to different cutting conditions.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: the surface of the mounting platform is provided with positioning pins and clamping components for quick clamping and positioning of the steering column support workpiece.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, both the first and second mobile platforms adopt precision linear guides in conjunction with servo motors to ensure smooth and accurate movement.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the machining tool adopts a replaceable structure, and different tools such as milling cutters and drills can be replaced according to the machining process.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the electric turntable is electrically connected to the CNC system inside the control box, which can realize automated angle control.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. In this utility model, the 360° rotation function of the electric turntable and the precise lifting of the lifting device enable the processing mechanism to flexibly adjust the processing position and height, greatly expanding the processing range and efficiently adapting to the complex forming process of the steering column bracket.
[0015] 2. In this utility model, the high-precision vertical movement of the first and second moving platforms, as well as the manual angle adjustment design of the rotating table, realize the precise positioning of the workpiece and the switching of multiple workstation angles during the processing, effectively improving the forming accuracy of the steering column bracket. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 The overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model Figure 1 ; Figure 2 The overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the control components and processing mechanism of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the workbench mechanism of this utility model.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Control component; 2. Machining mechanism; 3. Worktable mechanism; 11. Control box; 12. Heat dissipation hole; 13. Support leg; 21. Electric turntable; 22. Lifter; 23. Lifting platform; 24. Drive motor; 25. Machining tool; 31. First moving platform; 32. Second moving platform; 33. Moving base; 34. Bracket; 35. Turntable; 36. Mounting platform; 37. Rotating crank. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0019] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 In this embodiment of the utility model, a steering column bracket forming device includes a control component 1, on which a processing mechanism 2 and a worktable mechanism 3 are configured.
[0022] The control assembly 1 includes a control box 11. The control box 11 has heat dissipation holes 12 on its side and a support foot 13 fixedly installed at each of the four corners of the bottom of the control box 11. The control box 11 is made of aluminum alloy and has an insulating protective coating on its outer surface to ensure the electrical safety and structural strength of the equipment. The heat dissipation holes 12 are arranged in an array on the front and rear sides of the control box 11 to achieve efficient heat dissipation. The support feet 13 are made of rubber and have anti-slip textures on the bottom to improve the stability of the device.
[0023] The machining mechanism 2 includes an electric rotary table 21 fixedly installed above the rear end of the control box 11. A lifter 22 is fixedly installed on the rotating end of the electric rotary table 21. A lifting platform 23 is fixedly connected to the lifting end of the lifter 22. A drive motor 24 is installed on the lifting platform 23. A machining tool 25 is fixedly installed at the bottom output end of the drive motor 24. The electric rotary table 21 can rotate 360° around the vertical axis with a rotation accuracy of ±0.01°. The lifter 22 is a servo electric lifter with a lifting accuracy of ±0.02mm. The two work together to enable the machining mechanism 2 to have multi-directional and high-precision position adjustment capabilities.
[0024] The workbench mechanism 3 includes a first moving platform 31 fixedly mounted on the top of the control box 11, a second moving platform 32 fixedly mounted on the moving end of the first moving platform 31, a moving seat 33 fixedly mounted on the moving end of the second moving platform 32, brackets 34 symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the moving seat 33, a rotating table 35 rotatably mounted between the two brackets 34, a mounting platform 36 fixedly mounted in the middle of the rotating table 35, and a rotating handle 37 fixedly connected to the side of the rotating table 35; the moving directions of the first moving platform 31 and the second moving platform 32 are perpendicular to each other and the moving accuracy is ±0.01mm; the rotating table 35 can rotate around the horizontal axis with an angle range of 0-180° and is equipped with an angle scale; the rotating handle 37 is foldable and has a non-slip rubber sleeve on its surface, realizing precise positioning of the workpiece and multi-station angle adjustment.
[0025] The rubber material of the support foot 13 has shock absorption properties, which can reduce vibration interference during the processing.
[0026] The drive motor 24 is a variable frequency servo motor, which can adjust the speed according to processing requirements and adapt to different cutting conditions.
[0027] The mounting platform 36 is equipped with locating pins and clamping components (not shown in the figure) for quick clamping and positioning of the steering column support workpiece.
[0028] Both the first moving platform 31 and the second moving platform 32 use precision linear guides in conjunction with servo motors to ensure smooth and accurate movement.
[0029] The machining tool 25 adopts a replaceable structure, and different tools such as milling cutters and drills can be replaced according to the machining process.
[0030] The electric rotary table 21 is electrically connected to the CNC system inside the control box 11, enabling automated angle control.
[0031] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: First, the steering column bracket workpiece is clamped on the mounting table 36. The relative position of the workpiece and the processing tool 25 is adjusted by moving the first moving platform 31 and the second moving platform 32. Then, the horizontal angle of the processing mechanism 2 is adjusted by the electric turntable 21, the vertical height of the processing tool 25 is adjusted by the lifter 22, and the drive motor 24 is started to drive the processing tool 25 to rotate, and the workpiece is processed in the first process. If it is necessary to adjust the workpiece processing angle, the turntable 35 can be rotated by turning the rocker handle 37. After switching the workpiece processing position, the above-mentioned moving, angle adjustment and processing steps are repeated until all the forming processes of the steering column bracket are completed.
[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A steering column support forming device, comprising a control assembly (1), wherein the control assembly (1) is equipped with a processing mechanism (2) and a worktable mechanism (3), characterized in that: The control component (1) includes a control box (11), the control box (11) has heat dissipation holes (12) on its side, and a support foot (13) is fixedly installed at each of the four corners of the bottom of the control box (11). The processing mechanism (2) includes an electric turntable (21) fixedly installed above the rear end of the control box (11), a lifter (22) fixedly installed on the rotating end of the electric turntable (21), a lifting platform (23) fixedly connected to the lifting end of the lifter (22), a drive motor (24) installed on the lifting platform (23), and a processing tool (25) fixedly installed at the bottom output end of the drive motor (24). The workbench mechanism (3) includes a first moving platform (31) fixedly installed on the top of the control box (11), a second moving platform (32) fixedly installed on the moving end of the first moving platform (31), a moving seat (33) fixedly installed on the moving end of the second moving platform (32), a bracket (34) symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the moving seat (33), a rotating table (35) rotatably installed between the two brackets (34), an installation platform (36) fixedly installed in the middle of the rotating table (35), and a rotating rocker handle (37) fixedly connected to the side of the rotating table (35).
2. The steering column support forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support foot (13) is made of rubber and has anti-slip texture on the bottom.
3. The steering column support forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation holes (12) are arranged in an array on the front and rear sides of the control box (11).
4. The steering column support forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric turntable (21) can rotate 360° around the vertical axis, and the lifter (22) is a servo electric lifter.
5. The steering column support forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving directions of the first mobile platform (31) and the second mobile platform (32) are perpendicular to each other.
6. The steering column support forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating platform (35) can rotate around a horizontal axis and is equipped with an angle scale.
7. The steering column support forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating handle (37) is a foldable handle with a non-slip rubber sleeve on its surface. The control box (11) is made of aluminum alloy and has an insulating protective coating on its outer surface.
