A tooling for laser marking on automotive rear control arms

By designing a laser marking fixture suitable for automotive rear swing arms, and using a combination structure of fixture base plate and sensors, automatic identification and precise positioning of workpieces are achieved, solving the problem of frequent fixture replacement in existing technologies and improving production efficiency and equipment utilization.

CN224939311UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-06CHENZHI (CHONGQING) LIGHTWEIGHT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522368556.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-07
Publication Date
2026-11-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing laser marking fixtures for automotive rear swing arms require frequent fixture changes when producing different models, resulting in low production efficiency and difficulty in achieving automatic identification and precise positioning of left and right workpieces.

Method used

Design a fixture that includes a fixture base plate, a left/right laser sensor, a reflector, an initial limit device, a positioning support, and a code reader. Through the combination of the sensor and the support, the fixture can achieve automatic identification and precise positioning of the workpiece, adapt to left/right rear swing arms, and support automatic identification and marking of various workpiece states.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience of production and the overall utilization rate of equipment, ensures the accurate positioning and repeatability of workpieces, reduces the time for changing fixtures, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

A fixture for laser marking on the rear swing arm of an automobile includes a fixture base plate. Left and right judgment laser sensors are installed on the upper and front ends of the left and right sides of the fixture base plate. A reflector is installed in the center of the left and right judgment laser sensors on the left and right sides of the fixture base plate. Multiple initial limiting devices, B-type positioning supports, and A-type positioning supports, arranged according to the workpiece position, are respectively installed on the left and right ends of the upper end of the fixture base plate. There are four rows of initial limiting devices. The two rows of initial limiting devices on the left end and the two rows on the right end of the fixture base plate are symmetrical about each other along the center line of the fixture base plate. A workpiece positioning sensor is installed in the center of the two rows of initial limiting devices on the left and right ends. Spring-loaded tapered pins supporting the workpiece are installed at the front and rear ends of the workpiece positioning sensors. Code readers are installed on the left and right sides of the front end of the fixture base plate, and the code readers correspond to the workpieces on the left and right sides respectively.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts manufacturing technology, specifically to a tooling for laser marking on automotive rear control arms. Background Technology

[0002] Laser marking technology is mainly used for permanent identification in rear swing arm processing. It enables precise marking of information such as QR codes, serial numbers, and production dates, meeting traceability and anti-counterfeiting requirements. This technology is applicable to fields such as automotive parts and machinery manufacturing. Its non-contact processing characteristics are particularly suitable for surface treatment of metal or alloy materials, avoiding deformation or wear caused by traditional mechanical marking.

[0003] The core structure of laser marking fixtures includes a laser generator, a galvanometer system, and fixtures. Among these, the fixtures are a crucial component of the marking process. Existing solutions typically consider the shape and size of a single workpiece, designing separate fixtures for the left and right sides to achieve customized positioning and clamping, effectively fixing the workpiece, preventing displacement, ensuring precise and repeatable positioning, and improving marking accuracy. Traditional fixture designs often require line changes for different models / left / right rear swing arms, necessitating fixture replacements and increased debugging time (exceeding 30 minutes), thus reducing overall equipment efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a tooling for laser marking on the rear swing arm of an automobile.

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved by the following solution: a tooling for laser marking of automotive rear swing arms, including a fixture base plate, left and right judgment laser sensors set at the upper and front ends of the left and right sides of the fixture base plate, a reflector plate set in the center of the left and right judgment laser sensors on the left and right sides of the fixture base plate, multiple initial limiting devices, B-type positioning support seats and A-type positioning support seats arranged according to the workpiece position are respectively set at the left and right ends of the upper end surface of the fixture base plate, the initial limiting devices are in four rows, the two rows of initial limiting devices at the left end of the fixture base plate and the two rows of initial limiting devices at the right end of the fixture base plate are symmetrical to each other along the center line of the fixture base plate, the center of the two rows of initial limiting devices at the left end and the right end is respectively set with a workpiece positioning sensor, the front and rear ends of the workpiece positioning sensor are respectively set with spring tapered pins to support the workpiece, and the left and right sides of the front end of the fixture base plate are respectively set with a code reader, the code reader corresponding to the workpiece on the left and right sides respectively.

[0006] The upper end face of the fixture base plate is provided with six initial limiting devices at the left and right ends respectively, and two rows of initial limiting devices are provided at the left and right ends respectively, with the two rows of initial limiting devices being symmetrical to each other.

[0007] Two longitudinally arranged component positioning sensors are respectively set in the center of the two rows of initial limiting devices at the left and right ends of the upper surface of the fixture base plate. A B-type positioning support and an A-type positioning support are respectively set at the left and right ends of the component positioning sensor at the front left side. A second B-type positioning support is set on the right side of the component positioning sensor at the front right side. Two B-type positioning supports are respectively set at the left and right ends of the component positioning sensors at the rear left and right sides.

[0008] A left-right judgment laser sensor is provided on the left side of the front end of the fixture base plate, and another left-right judgment laser sensor is provided in the middle section of the front end of the fixture base plate.

[0009] Handles are provided on the upper left side and lower right side of the upper surface of the fixture base plate, and lifting rings are provided on the upper right side and lower left side of the upper surface of the fixture base plate.

[0010] The advantages of this utility model are that this tooling has the functions of fixing the workpiece, preventing displacement, ensuring accurate positioning and repeatability of the workpiece, and improving marking accuracy, while also being able to adapt to the left / right rear swing arm. It can automatically identify the left and right workpieces without switching the tooling hardware, ensuring that it can produce two sets of left, two sets of right, or one left and one right workpiece, which greatly improves the convenience of production and greatly improves the overall utilization rate of the equipment when the left and right materials are not completely matched. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0012] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, a fixture for laser marking of a car rear swing arm includes a fixture base plate 1. Left and right judgment laser sensors 3 are installed on the upper part of the left and right sides and the front end of the fixture base plate 1. One left and right judgment laser sensor 3 is installed on the left side of the front end of the fixture base plate 1, and another is installed in the middle section of the front end of the fixture base plate 1. A reflector plate 11 is installed in the center of the left and right judgment laser sensors 3 on the left and right sides of the fixture base plate 1. Multiple initial limiting devices 2, B-type positioning supports 9, and A-type positioning supports 10, arranged according to the workpiece position, are respectively installed on the left and right ends of the upper end surface of the fixture base plate 1. There are four rows of initial limiting devices 2. The two rows of initial limiting devices 2 on the left end and the two rows on the right end of the fixture base plate 1 are symmetrical along the center line of the fixture base plate 1. Six initial limiting devices 2 are respectively installed on the left and right ends of the upper end surface of the fixture base plate 1, and two rows of initial limiting devices 2 are respectively installed on the left and right ends, with the two rows of initial limiting devices 2 being symmetrical. Two longitudinally arranged workpiece positioning sensors 12 are respectively installed in the center of the two rows of initial limiting devices 2 at the left and right ends of the upper surface of the fixture base plate 1. A type B positioning support 9 and a type A positioning support 10 are respectively installed at the left and right ends of the workpiece positioning sensor 12 at the front left side. A second type B positioning support 5 is installed on the right side of the workpiece positioning sensor 12 at the front right side. Two type B positioning support 9 are respectively installed at the left and right ends of the workpiece positioning sensors 12 at the rear left and right sides. Spring cone pins 8 for supporting the workpiece are respectively installed at the front and rear ends of the workpiece positioning sensor 12. Code readers 4 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the front end of the fixture base plate 1, and the code readers 4 correspond to the workpieces on the left and right sides respectively. Handles 7 are respectively installed at the upper left end and the lower right end of the upper surface of the fixture base plate 1, and lifting rings 6 are respectively installed at the upper right end and the lower left end of the upper surface of the fixture base plate 1.

[0013] When using the fixture, the operator holds the workpiece and places it downwards along the initial limit device. The spring-loaded tapered pin positions the workpiece, and the workpiece adheres to the respective positioning supports under gravity. The left / right judgment laser sensor and the workpiece positioning sensor identify the workpiece's size (left / right) and its positioning and adhesion within the fixture. After the operator presses the start button, the left / right judgment laser sensor and the workpiece positioning sensor on the equipment perform autonomous identification and analysis, confirming the status of the workpiece placed at the workstation before marking the left and right workstations separately.

[0014] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications made to the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tooling for laser marking on the rear swing arm of an automobile, comprising a fixture base plate (1), characterized in that: The left and right judgment laser sensors (3) are set on the upper and front ends of the left and right sides of the fixture base plate (1). A reflector plate (11) is set in the center of the left and right judgment laser sensors (3) on the left and right sides of the fixture base plate (1). Multiple initial limit devices (2), B-type positioning support (9) and A-type positioning support (10) are set on the left and right ends of the upper end of the fixture base plate (1) respectively. The initial limit devices (2) are in four columns. The two columns of initial limit devices (2) on the left end of the fixture base plate (1) and the two columns of initial limit devices (2) on the right end are symmetrical to each other along the center line of the fixture base plate (1). The center of the two columns of initial limit devices (2) on the left end and the right end is set with a loading position sensor (12). The front and rear ends of the loading position sensor (12) are set with spring cone pins (8) to support the workpiece. The left and right sides of the front end of the fixture base plate (1) are set with a code reader (4) respectively. The code reader (4) corresponds to the workpiece on the left and right sides respectively.

2. The tooling for laser marking of automobile rear swing arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end face of the fixture base plate (1) is provided with six initial limiting devices (2) at the left and right ends respectively, and two rows of initial limiting devices (2) are provided at the left and right ends respectively, with the two rows of initial limiting devices (2) being symmetrical to each other.

3. The tooling for laser marking of automobile rear swing arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two longitudinally arranged component positioning sensors (12) are respectively set in the center of the two rows of initial limiting devices (2) on the upper end of the fixture base plate (1) at the left and right ends. A B-type positioning support (9) and an A-type positioning support (10) are respectively set at the left and right ends of the component positioning sensor (12) at the front left end. A second B-type positioning support (5) is set on the right side of the component positioning sensor (12) at the front right end. Two B-type positioning support (9) are respectively set at the left and right ends of the component positioning sensors (12) at the rear left and right ends.

4. The tooling for laser marking on the rear control arm of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: A left-right judgment laser sensor (3) is provided on the left side of the front end of the fixture base plate (1), and a left-right judgment laser sensor (3) is provided in the middle section of the front end of the fixture base plate (1).

5. The tooling for laser marking on the rear control arm of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: Handles (7) are provided on the upper left side and lower right side of the upper surface of the fixture base plate (1), and lifting rings (6) are provided on the upper right side and lower left side of the upper surface of the fixture base plate (1).