Improved shim block for faster assembly

A slit on the lower part of the Shim block simplifies assembly by allowing the clamping screw to be inserted and secured quickly, reducing assembly time from 4 minutes to 1 minute per block, thereby optimizing manufacturing efficiency.

DE202025101495U1Active Publication Date: 2025-05-08WITTE BARSKAMP GMBH & CO KG
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE202025101495
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-19
Publication Date
2025-05-08
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The assembly of existing Shim blocks is complex and time-consuming, requiring approximately 4 minutes per block, which significantly increases manufacturing time and costs when multiple blocks are needed.

Method used

Incorporating a slit on the side edge of the lower part of the Shim block, allowing the clamping screw to be inserted through the slot and threaded onto the upper part without fully sinking into the threaded bore, followed by a simple turning motion to secure the top to the lower part.

Benefits of technology

This design reduces assembly time to just one minute per Shim block, optimizing the manufacturing process and reducing overall assembly costs.

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Abstract

Shim block (1') for positioning a reference section adjustable in three spatial directions, namely along the X, Y, and Z axes. • a lower part (3') that can be fixed to a section (2) of a device, • a top part (4) that can be positioned and fixed on the lower part (3') in three spatial directions, • Fastening means (10) for connecting the lower (3') and upper part (4), wherein the lower part (3') and the upper part (4) each have contact surfaces extending transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis, which, when the upper part (4) is placed on the lower part (3') in an assembled position, are opposite each other and between which shims (6) can be inserted for spacing adjustment, wherein the lower part (3') has openings (8) extending longitudinally along the X-axis and along the Y-axis, to which threaded bores (14) provided in the upper part (4) connect in the assembled position and through which screws can be screwed into the corresponding threaded bores (14) as fastening means for fixing the upper part (4) to the lower part (3') along the respective axis,wherein a passage (9) extending longitudinally along the Z-axis is formed in a base of the lower part (3'), to which, in the assembled position, a threaded bore (14) extending along the Z-axis in the upper part (4) is connected, and through which a clamping screw (10) can be screwed as a fastening means into the threaded bore (14) extending along the Z-axis in the upper part (4), characterized by a slot (15) formed in the base of the lower part (3'), opening openly at a side edge of the lower part (3') and extending from there to the passage (9) and opening into the passage (9).
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