Automatic clamp for mechanical equipment

CN224927766UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03SHENZHEN ZHONGWEI INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522231939.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-22
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-22

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Technical Problem

Traditional automatic fixtures have inaccurate clamping force control, which can easily lead to workpiece deformation or displacement. Irregular or heavy workpieces lack effective support and are at risk of falling.

Method used

It employs a dual-head cylinder and pressure sensor to monitor the clamping force in real time, and adjusts the support position through vertical and horizontal cylinders, combined with a bottom plate to provide stable support, ensuring accurate clamping force and adaptability to different workpiece shapes.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise control of clamping force, prevents workpiece deformation or displacement, improves processing stability and applicability, and is especially suitable for irregular or heavy workpieces.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to mechanical clamp technical field especially, is a kind of automatic clamp for mechanical equipment, including mounting panel, the mounting panel top outer wall is connected with the double-head air cylinder of outside air source intercommunication by screw fixedly, and the both ends piston rod of double-head air cylinder is fixedly connected with panel frame, two the outer wall of one side of panel frame is provided with connecting plate, and the outer wall of one side of connecting plate is equipped with pressure sensor, the outer wall fixedly connected with clamping plate of one side of pressure sensor, the utility model is provided with pressure sensor in the inside of clamping plate, can monitor the size of clamping force in real time, avoid because clamping is too tight or too loose and influence processing quality, improve the security and stability of clamping, cooperate through vertical cylinder and transverse sliding member, can adjust support position according to the height and shape of workpiece, provide reliable bottom support for workpiece, the effect of pocket bottom plate is to prevent article from falling in clamping process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical clamping technology, and in particular to an automatic clamping fixture for mechanical equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Mechanical fixtures are essential devices used in mechanical manufacturing to hold workpieces in place, ensuring they maintain the correct position during machining and thus guaranteeing machining accuracy and efficiency. In automated production lines, automatic fixtures are increasingly widely used, not only reducing manual labor but also improving production consistency and stability.

[0003] However, traditional automatic grippers have some shortcomings in practical use:

[0004] First, the clamping force of many fixtures cannot be precisely controlled, which can easily lead to workpiece deformation due to excessive clamping or workpiece displacement due to excessive clamping.

[0005] Secondly, some fixtures lack stability when clamping irregular or heavy workpieces and lack an effective bottom support structure, which leads to the risk of the items falling. These problems are particularly prominent in high-precision machining and mass production. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an automatic clamp for mechanical equipment, which overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and effectively solves the problems of inaccurate clamping force control and unstable workpiece support of traditional clamps.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] An automatic clamp for mechanical equipment includes a mounting plate. The top outer wall of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to a double-headed cylinder with an external air source via screws. Both ends of the double-headed cylinder are fixedly connected to a plate frame. Each of the two plate frames has a connecting plate on one side of its outer wall, and a pressure sensor is installed on one side of the connecting plate. A clamping plate is fixedly connected to one side of the pressure sensor's outer wall. The top outer wall of the mounting plate, located on one side of the double-headed cylinder, is fixedly connected to a vertical cylinder with an external air source via screws. The piston rod of the vertical cylinder is fixedly connected to a transverse sliding member. Both ends of the transverse sliding member have pull rods on their outer walls, and the bottom outer wall of the pull rods is rotatably connected to a horizontally swingable bottom plate.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of one side of the outer wall of the plate frame is provided with adjacent side ears, and both sides of the bottom plate are provided with sliding pins, which are slidably connected to the inner wall of the side ears.

[0010] Preferably, both clamps are provided with rubber anti-slip strips on the side away from the pressure sensor.

[0011] Preferably, a protective sleeve is provided at the center of the bottom outer wall of the mounting plate, and a photoelectric sensor is installed inside the protective sleeve on the bottom outer wall of the mounting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the lateral sliding member includes a rectangular frame and a rectangular rod, wherein the rectangular frame is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the vertical cylinder, one end of the outer wall of the rectangular rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular frame, and the pull rod is fixedly connected to the other end of the outer wall of the rectangular rod.

[0013] Preferably, the top of one side of the outer wall of the plate frame is fixedly connected with adjacent guide rods, and the guide rods are slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate.

[0014] Preferably, a top frame is welded to the top outer wall of the mounting plate, and a motor mounting base is fixedly connected to the center of the top outer wall of the top frame by screws. Lifting rings are provided on both sides of the top outer wall of the top frame.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The automatic clamping fixture for mechanical equipment designed in this paper can monitor the clamping force in real time by setting a pressure sensor on the inside of the clamping plate, so as to avoid affecting the processing quality due to excessive or insufficient clamping. With the precise control of the double-headed cylinder, the clamping force can be automatically adjusted according to the material and shape of different workpieces, which improves the safety and stability of clamping.

[0017] 2. The automatic clamping fixture for mechanical equipment designed in this paper can adjust the support position according to the height and shape of the workpiece through the cooperation of vertical cylinder and horizontal sliding parts, providing reliable bottom support for the workpiece. The bottom plate is used to prevent the item from falling during the clamping process. It is especially suitable for irregular or heavy workpieces, effectively preventing the workpiece from shaking or shifting during processing, and also expanding the applicability of the clamping fixture. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This utility model provides a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic clamp for mechanical equipment. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 This utility model provides a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic clamp for mechanical equipment. Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate of an automatic clamp for mechanical equipment proposed in this utility model when it is placed horizontally.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse sliding member connection structure of an automatic clamp for mechanical equipment proposed in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Double-headed cylinder; 3. Plate frame; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Pressure sensor; 6. Clamping plate; 7. Vertical cylinder; 8. Horizontal sliding component; 81. Rectangular frame; 82. Rectangular rod; 9. Tie rod; 10. Bottom plate; 11. Side lug; 12. Sliding pin; 13. Rubber anti-slip strip; 14. Protective sleeve; 15. Photoelectric sensor; 16. Guide rod; 17. Top frame; 18. Motor mounting base; 19. Lifting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-4 Example 1: An automatic clamp for mechanical equipment includes a mounting plate 1. The top outer wall of the mounting plate 1 is fixedly connected to a double-headed cylinder 2 with an external air source by screws. Both piston rods of the double-headed cylinder 2 are fixedly connected to a plate frame 3. A connecting plate 4 is provided on one side of the outer wall of each of the two plate frames 3. A pressure sensor 5 is installed on one side of the outer wall of the connecting plate 4. A clamping plate 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the pressure sensor 5. A rubber anti-slip strip 13 is provided on the side of each of the two clamping plates 6 away from the pressure sensor 5.

[0025] Through the above scheme, the double-headed cylinder 2 drives the two side plates 3 to move synchronously, thereby clamping or releasing the workpiece with the clamping plate 6. The pressure sensor 5 (model: FUTEK LCM300) detects the clamping force in real time and feeds the signal back to the control system to achieve precise control of the clamping force. The rubber anti-slip strip 13 increases the friction between the clamping plate 6 and the workpiece, preventing the workpiece from sliding during processing and also protecting the surface of the workpiece.

[0026] In this embodiment, a pressure sensor 5 is installed inside the clamping plate 6. The pressure sensor 5 is connected to the control system and is used to provide real-time feedback on the clamping force and adjust the double-headed cylinder 2. The magnitude of the clamping force can be monitored in real time, avoiding the impact on processing quality due to excessive or insufficient clamping. With the precise control of the double-headed cylinder 2, the clamping force can be automatically adjusted according to the material and shape of different workpieces, improving the safety and stability of clamping.

[0027] In embodiment 2, the top outer wall of the mounting plate 1 is fixedly connected to a vertical cylinder 7 with an external air source by screws on one side of the double-headed cylinder 2. The piston rod of the vertical cylinder 7 is fixedly connected to a horizontal sliding member 8. Both ends of the horizontal sliding member 8 are provided with pull rods 9, and the bottom outer wall of the pull rods 9 is rotatably connected to a horizontally swinging bottom plate 10. The bottom of one side outer wall of the plate frame 3 is provided with adjacent side ears 11, and both sides of the bottom plate 10 are provided with sliding pins 12. The sliding pins 12 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the side ears 11.

[0028] Through the above-described scheme, the vertical cylinder 7 pushes the horizontal sliding member 8 to move up and down, thereby adjusting the height of the pull rod 9 and the bottom plate 10. The sliding engagement of the sliding pin 12 within the side lug 11 allows the bottom plate 10 to be angled according to the shape of the workpiece, ensuring a tight fit with the workpiece surface. The bottom plate 10 serves to prevent items from falling during clamping, improving the stability of workpiece support, and adapting to the processing needs of workpieces with different shapes.

[0029] In this embodiment, the vertical cylinder 7 and the horizontal sliding member 8 work together to adjust the support position according to the height and shape of the workpiece, providing reliable bottom support for the workpiece. The bottom plate 10 is used to prevent the item from falling during the clamping process. It is especially suitable for irregular or heavy workpieces, effectively preventing the workpiece from shaking or shifting during processing, and also expanding the applicability of the fixture.

[0030] A protective sleeve 14 is provided at the center of the bottom outer wall of the mounting plate 1, and a photoelectric sensor 15 is installed inside the protective sleeve 14 on the bottom outer wall of the mounting plate 1.

[0031] With the above solution, the photoelectric sensor 15 (model: Keyence PZ-G61N) is installed in the protective sleeve 14 at the bottom of the mounting plate 1, which can detect the position and existence status of the workpiece, ensure that the fixture performs clamping operation in the correct position, and improve the degree of automation and operational safety.

[0032] The lateral sliding member 8 includes a rectangular frame 81 and a rectangular rod 82. The rectangular frame 81 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the vertical cylinder 7. One end of the rectangular rod 82 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular frame 81, and the pull rod 9 is fixedly connected to the other end of the rectangular rod 82.

[0033] With the above scheme, the horizontal sliding member 8 is composed of a rectangular frame 81 and a rectangular rod 82. The rectangular rod 82 slides within the rectangular frame 81, allowing the pull rod 9 to be adjusted horizontally according to the position of the plate frame 3, ensuring that the bottom plate 10 can maintain stable support under different clamping widths.

[0034] The top of one side of the outer wall of the plate frame 3 is fixedly connected with adjacent guide rods 16, and the guide rods 16 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate 1.

[0035] Through the above scheme, the guide rod 16 ensures the stability and accuracy of the plate frame 3 during movement, prevents the plate frame 3 from tilting or shifting, and thus guarantees the clamping accuracy.

[0036] The mounting plate 1 has a top frame 17 welded to its top outer wall, and a motor mounting base 18 is fixedly connected to the center of the top outer wall of the top frame 17 by screws. Lifting rings 19 are provided on both sides of the top outer wall of the top frame 17.

[0037] Through the above scheme, the top frame 17 and the motor mounting base 18 provide a stable installation foundation for the clamp, while the design of the lifting ring 19 facilitates the overall handling and installation of the clamp, improving the flexibility and practicality of the equipment.

[0038] Working principle: During operation, the photoelectric sensor 15 first detects whether the workpiece is in place and whether its position is correct. When the workpiece is in the correct position, the control system activates the double-headed cylinder 2, driving the two side plates 3 to move synchronously, causing the clamping plate 6 to gradually approach the workpiece. The pressure sensor 5 monitors the clamping force in real time. When the set value is reached, the double-headed cylinder 2 stops operating, completing the clamping of the workpiece.

[0039] Simultaneously, the vertical cylinder 7 is activated, pushing the horizontal sliding member 8 downwards, which in turn adjusts the pull rod 9 and the bottom plate 10 to the appropriate height. The rectangular rod 82 of the horizontal sliding member 8 slides within the rectangular frame 81, adjusting the horizontal position of the bottom plate 10 in conjunction with the position of the plate holder 3, ensuring close contact between the bottom plate 10 and the bottom of the workpiece for stable support. The bottom plate 10 prevents the item from falling during clamping. The sliding pin 12 within the side lug 11 allows the bottom plate 10 to be adjusted at a slight angle according to the shape of the workpiece, ensuring optimal support.

[0040] During processing, pressure sensor 5 continuously monitors the clamping force and adjusts it promptly if there are any changes. After processing is completed, the double-headed cylinder 2 reverses its movement to release the workpiece, and the vertical cylinder 7 drives the bottom plate 10 to reset, awaiting the clamping operation of the next workpiece.

[0041] 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. An automatic clamp for mechanical equipment, comprising a mounting plate (1), characterized in that, The top outer wall of the mounting plate (1) is fixedly connected to a double-headed cylinder (2) with an external air source by screws, and the piston rods at both ends of the double-headed cylinder (2) are fixedly connected to a plate frame (3). A connecting plate (4) is provided on one side of the outer wall of each of the two plate frames (3), and a pressure sensor (5) is installed on one side of the outer wall of the connecting plate (4). A clamping plate (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the pressure sensor (5). The top outer wall of the mounting plate (1) is located on one side of the double-headed cylinder (2) and is fixedly connected to a vertical cylinder (7) with an external air source by screws. The piston rod of the vertical cylinder (7) is fixedly connected to a horizontal sliding member (8). A pull rod (9) is provided on the outer wall of both ends of the horizontal sliding member (8), and a bottom plate (10) that can swing horizontally is rotatably connected to the bottom outer wall of the pull rod (9).

2. The automatic clamp for mechanical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of one side of the outer wall of the plate frame (3) is provided with adjacent side ears (11), and both sides of the bottom plate (10) are provided with sliding pins (12), which are slidably connected to the inner wall of the side ears (11).

3. An automatic clamp for mechanical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both clamps (6) are provided with rubber anti-slip strips (13) on the side away from the pressure sensor (5).

4. An automatic clamp for mechanical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective sleeve (14) is provided at the center of the bottom outer wall of the mounting plate (1), and a photoelectric sensor (15) is installed inside the protective sleeve (14) on the bottom outer wall of the mounting plate (1).

5. An automatic clamp for mechanical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lateral sliding member (8) includes a rectangular frame (81) and a rectangular rod (82). The rectangular frame (81) is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the vertical cylinder (7). One end of the outer wall of the rectangular rod (82) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular frame (81), and the pull rod (9) is fixedly connected to the other end of the outer wall of the rectangular rod (82).

6. An automatic clamp for mechanical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of one side of the outer wall of the plate frame (3) is fixedly connected with adjacent guide rods (16), and the guide rods (16) are slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate (1).

7. An automatic clamp for mechanical equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting plate (1) has a top frame (17) welded to its top outer wall, and a motor mounting base (18) is fixedly connected to the center of the top outer wall of the top frame (17) by screws. Both sides of the top outer wall of the top frame (17) are provided with lifting rings (19).