Two-Workpiece Clamping Structure With Nested Blocks for Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for clamping two workpieces together often result in misalignment or require excessive moving parts, making them inconvenient for direct assembly into a third component.
Innovation Solution
A clamping device with a first body connected to a second body via a driving mechanism, featuring clamping blocks with slots for workpiece insertion and blocking parts to prevent misalignment, and a third body for lateral movement, utilizing cylinder mechanisms for precise clamping and assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If a larger clamping component is used to gradually clamp two workpieces together from outer ends, then the clamping force is sufficient, but misalignment occurs during the clamping process
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping device is segmented into a first clamping block with a first slot for clamping the first workpiece, and a second clamping block with a second slot for clamping the second workpiece. Each clamping block independently clamps one workpiece, ensuring precise alignment while providing sufficient clamping force. The segmentation allows each component to focus on a specific function without interfering with the other workpiece's positioning.
2Manufacturing precision
If two separate clamping components are used to hold each workpiece, then alignment is maintained, but the number of moving parts increases making implementation inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The first clamping block and second clamping block are merged into a single integrated clamping device that operates together. The first clamping block and second clamping block are connected through the first driving mechanism and second driving mechanism, allowing them to move and clamp simultaneously as one coordinated unit. This merging reduces the number of independent moving parts while maintaining precise alignment capability.
3Ease of operation
If separate movable clamping jaw mechanisms are used for each workpiece, then each workpiece can be clamped independently, but the device occupies more space reducing usability for subsequent assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The first clamping block and second clamping block are arranged in a nested configuration where they share a common structural framework. The slots and blocking parts are positioned to overlap or interlock, allowing the clamping functions to be nested within a compact footprint. This nesting enables independent clamping of each workpiece while minimizing the overall space occupied by the device.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device ensures precise clamping and efficient assembly of two workpieces into a third component with a simple, space-efficient design, minimizing misalignment and reducing the need for separate moving parts.
Implementation Method 1
the first driving mechanism 2 and the second driving mechanism 5 are also using a cylinder mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
This invention introduces a two-workpiece clamping device. The arrangement of a first driving mechanism on the first body facilitates the vertical movement of the second body. This movement drives a first clamping block to descend into position, clamping the first workpiece with the first slot and simultaneously driving a second clamping block to descend into position to clamp the second workpiece with the second slot. The setup of the second driving mechanism, as well as the first blocking part on the first clamping block and the second blocking part on the second clamping block, makes it efficient to drive the second clamping block closer to the first clamping block, effectively clamping the first and second workpieces together.