CN216594103U - Positioning support device and stamping part measuring support - Google Patents

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CN216594103U
CN216594103U CN202122638250.6U CN202122638250U CN216594103U CN 216594103 U CN216594103 U CN 216594103U CN 202122638250 U CN202122638250 U CN 202122638250U CN 216594103 U CN216594103 U CN 216594103U
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The embodiment of the application provides a positioning support device and a stamping part measuring bracket, which comprise a bottom support structure, a positioning support and a positioning block; the positioning support is arranged on the bottom supporting structure, the positioning block is arranged on the positioning support, and the positioning block can be displaced in the height direction relative to the positioning support; the positioning support is characterized by further comprising a first positioning mechanism, wherein the first positioning mechanism is used for positioning the positioning block on the positioning support. Through the positioning and supporting device and the stamping part measuring support provided by the embodiment of the application, the positioning and supporting device can be more convenient in height adjustment, and the efficiency of stamping part detection is improved.

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Positioning support device and stamping part measuring support
Technical Field
The embodiment of the application relates to the technical field of stamping part detection, and particularly relates to a positioning and supporting device and a stamping part measuring support.
Background
The stamping part is a workpiece which is formed by applying external force to plates, strips, pipes, profiles and the like by a press and a die to cause plastic deformation or separation of the plates, the strips, the pipes, the profiles and the like so as to obtain the required shape and size. In the automobile manufacturing process, a large number of stampings are included.
In the production process of stamping parts, the stamping parts need to be detected, and the stamping parts to be detected need to be supported by a positioning bracket during detection. Because the profiles of the stamping parts are different, the supporting heights of the positioning brackets are different for the stamping parts with different profiles, but the height of the current positioning bracket is usually difficult to adjust, so that the detection of the stamping parts is influenced.
SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL
The embodiment of the application provides a positioning and supporting device and a stamping part measuring support, and aims to enable the positioning and supporting device to be more convenient in height adjustment and improve the detection efficiency of the stamping part.
A first aspect of an embodiment of the present application provides a positioning and supporting device, which includes a bottom supporting structure, a positioning support, and a positioning block;
the positioning support is arranged on the bottom supporting structure, the positioning block is arranged on the positioning support, and the positioning block can be displaced in the height direction relative to the positioning support;
the positioning support is used for supporting the positioning block, and the positioning support is used for supporting the positioning block.
Optionally, a fixed cylinder is arranged on the positioning support, a moving part is arranged on the positioning block, and the moving part is slidably connected in the fixed cylinder, so that the positioning block is displaced in the height direction relative to the positioning support.
Optionally, the first positioning mechanism comprises a fastening bolt and a fixing nut;
the abutting bolt is arranged on the fixed cylinder, penetrates through the inner wall of the fixed cylinder and abuts against the moving part;
the fixed nut is in threaded connection with the moving part and tightly abutted to the fixed cylinder.
Optionally, the positioning device further comprises a second positioning mechanism, the second positioning mechanism is arranged on the bottom supporting structure, and the second positioning mechanism is used for positioning the horizontal position of the positioning support on the bottom supporting structure.
Optionally, the second positioning mechanism comprises the first positioning portion;
the first positioning part is positioned at one side of the positioning support, a first adjusting part is arranged between the first positioning part and the positioning support, and the first adjusting part is used for adjusting the distance between the first positioning part and the positioning support;
and a first fixing bolt is arranged on the first positioning part, and the first fixing bolt penetrates through the first adjusting part to be connected with the positioning support.
Optionally, a second positioning part is further included;
the second positioning part is positioned on one side of the positioning support and is adjacent to the first positioning part;
a second adjusting part is arranged between the second positioning part and the positioning support and used for adjusting the distance between the second positioning part and the positioning support;
and a second fixing bolt is arranged on the second positioning part and penetrates through the second adjusting part to be connected with the positioning support.
Optionally, the positioning block is provided in a spherical shape.
Optionally, the bottom support structure comprises a connection floor, profile standards and a support base;
the section bar standard component is arranged on the connecting bottom plate, the supporting base is arranged on the section bar standard component, and the positioning support is arranged on the supporting base.
Optionally, the positioning support and the supporting base are detachably connected.
A second aspect of the embodiments of the present application provides a stamping part measurement support, including a positioning support device as provided in the first aspect of the embodiments of the present application.
Has the advantages that:
the positioning support device comprises a bottom support structure, a positioning support, a positioning block and a first positioning mechanism, wherein when the molded surfaces of the stamping parts are different, the position of the positioning block can be adjusted, so that the positioning block is displaced in the height direction relative to the positioning support, the height of the positioning block is changed, the height of the positioning block can be matched with that of the stamping part, after the adjustment is finished, the first positioning mechanism is used for fixing the position of the positioning block, the positioning block is kept at a certain height, and then the stamping part can be supported by the positioning block; like this, alright with the height to the stamping workpiece adjusting block of different profiles, and only need change the position of locating piece when adjusting can, it is comparatively convenient, also indirectly improved the detection efficiency of stamping workpiece simultaneously.
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In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art that other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without inventive exercise.
Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a positioning and supporting device according to an embodiment of the present application;
fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a positioning and supporting device according to an embodiment of the present application.
Description of reference numerals: 1. a bottom support structure; 11. connecting the bottom plate; 12. a profile standard; 13. a support base; 2. positioning a support; 21. a fixed cylinder; 3. positioning blocks; 31. a moving part; 4. a first positioning mechanism; 41. tightly abutting against the bolt; 42. fixing a nut; 5. a second positioning mechanism; 51. a first positioning portion; 52. a first adjusting section; 53. a first fixing bolt; 54. a second positioning portion; 55. a second regulating part; 56. and a second fixing bolt.
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The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.
Example one
Referring to fig. 1, the embodiment of the present application discloses a positioning and supporting device, which includes a bottom supporting structure 1, a positioning support 2, and a positioning block 3. The bottom support structure 1 is fixed on other platforms, wherein the other platforms can be a gauge, a clamp or a measuring bracket for stamping parts; the positioning support 2 is arranged on the bottom supporting structure 1, and the positioning block 3 is arranged on the positioning support 2.
Moreover, the positioning block 3 can be displaced in the height direction relative to the positioning support 2, that is, the positioning block 3 is movably connected to the positioning support 2, the positioning block 3 can move towards the positioning support 2 and can also move away from the positioning support 2, when the positioning block 3 moves towards the positioning support 2, the height of the positioning block 3 is reduced, and when the positioning block 3 moves away from the positioning support 2, the height of the positioning block 3 is increased; like this, measurement personnel alright with adjust the height of locating piece 3 as required to the stamping workpiece of adaptation different profiles.
Meanwhile, referring to fig. 1, the positioning and supporting device further includes a first positioning mechanism 4, and the first positioning mechanism 4 is used for fixing the position of the positioning block 3 on the positioning support 2. After the position of the positioning block 3 is adjusted, the position of the positioning block 3 is fixed by the first positioning mechanism 4, so that a detector can position the stamping part by the positioning block 3.
Through the regulation to 3 positions of locating piece for the location strutting arrangement can fix a position the stamping workpiece of different profiles, and the regulation of locating piece 3 is also comparatively convenient, only need the measurement personnel loosen first positioning mechanism 4 after, the adaptability remove locating piece 3 can, thereby make the efficiency that the stamping workpiece detected improve.
In one embodiment, referring to fig. 2, the positioning support 2 is provided with a fixed cylinder 21, the positioning block 3 is provided with a moving part 31, and the moving part 31 is slidably connected in the fixed cylinder 21 so as to displace the positioning block 3 in the height direction relative to the positioning support 2.
Specifically, referring to fig. 2, the fixed cylinder 21 extends upward perpendicularly to the positioning holder 2, that is, the fixed cylinder 21 is disposed in a vertical direction when the entire positioning support device is placed in a height direction; the moving part 31 is fixedly connected to the positioning block 3, in this embodiment, the moving part 31 is a rod body adapted to the fixed cylinder 21, and the moving part 31 can slide in the fixed cylinder 21. Thus, when the moving part 31 slides in the fixed cylinder 21, the position of the positioning block 3 relative to the positioning support 2 is changed accordingly, so that the height of the positioning block 3 is changed, and the movable connection between the positioning block 3 and the positioning support 2 is realized.
In other embodiments, a slide rail along the vertical direction may be disposed on the fixed cylinder 21, a slide ring may be disposed on the positioning block 3, and the slide ring may move on the slide rail, and the position of the positioning block 3 relative to the positioning support 2 may be changed accordingly, so that the height of the positioning block 3 is changed.
In one embodiment, referring to fig. 2, the first positioning mechanism 4 includes a tightening bolt 41 and a fixing nut 42.
Specifically, the fastening bolt 41 is disposed on the fixed cylinder 21, and the fastening bolt 41 penetrates through the side wall of the fixed cylinder 21 and is fastened to the moving portion 31; moreover, the fastening bolt 41 is located at the end of the fixed cylinder 21 far from the positioning support 2, so that no matter the moving part 31 moves to any position in the fixed cylinder 21, the fastening bolt 41 can be fastened to the moving part 31, the position of the moving part 31 is fixed, and the position of the positioning block 3 is fixed.
In addition, the fixing nut 42 is screwed to the moving portion 31, and after the position of the positioning block 3 is preliminarily fixed by tightening the bolt 41, the fixing nut 42 is screwed to tighten the fixing nut 42 against the fixed cylinder 21, so that the moving portion 31 can be further fixed in the axial direction of the fixed cylinder 21, and the positioning block 3 can be fixed.
In specific application, if the height of the positioning block 3 needs to be frequently adjusted by a detection person, the movable part 31 can be limited only by the abutting bolt 41 without using the fixing nut 42; this can more effectively improve the detection efficiency.
In one embodiment, the positioning and supporting device further comprises a second positioning mechanism 5, wherein the second positioning mechanism 5 is arranged on the bottom supporting structure 1, and the second positioning and supporting mechanism is used for fixing the horizontal position of the positioning support 2 on the bottom supporting structure 1.
When the profiles of the stamping parts are different, the position where the positioning block 3 is positioned is also changed, and the positioning block 3 is arranged on the positioning support 2, so that the position of the positioning support 2 needs to be adjusted to change the position of the positioning block 3; the horizontal position of the positioning support 2 is limited by the second positioning mechanism 5, so that the application range of the positioning and supporting device can be further enlarged.
In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, the second positioning mechanism 5 includes a first positioning portion 51.
Specifically, referring to fig. 2, the first positioning portion 51 is located on one side of the positioning support 2, a first adjusting portion 52 is provided between the first positioning portion 51 and the positioning support 2, and the first adjusting portion 52 is used for adjusting the distance between the first positioning portion 51 and the positioning support 2, so that the position of the positioning support 2 can be changed in the direction of the side of the positioning support 2, which is defined as the X direction in the present embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the first adjusting portion 52 is provided as a plurality of limiting pieces with different thicknesses, and the limiting pieces with different thicknesses are inserted between the first positioning portion 51 and the positioning support 2, so that the distance between the first positioning portion 51 and the positioning support 2 can be correspondingly changed, and the positioning support 2 can be adjusted to shift in the X direction on the bottom supporting structure 1. The positioning support 2 correspondingly drives the horizontal position of the positioning block 3 to deviate, so that the positioning block 3 can position stamping parts with different profiles.
It should be noted that the thickness of the limiting sheet may be 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, etc., and the adjustment range of the positioning support 2 in the X direction is generally 3mm-5mm, so that the position of the positioning support 2 can be adjusted only by placing the limiting sheets with different thicknesses.
Meanwhile, referring to fig. 2, a first fixing bolt 53 is disposed on the first positioning portion 51, the first fixing bolt 53 passes through the first adjusting portion 52 and is connected to the positioning support 2, a corresponding first threaded hole (not shown) is formed in the positioning support 2, and the first fixing bolt 53 penetrates through the first threaded hole, so that the first fixing bolt 53 can fix the positioning support 2 from the X direction.
In one embodiment, referring to fig. 2, the second positioning mechanism 5 includes a second positioning portion 54.
Specifically, referring to fig. 2, the second positioning portion 54 is located on one side of the positioning support 2, and the second positioning portion 54 is located adjacent to the first positioning portion 51. A second adjusting portion 55 is provided between the second positioning portion 54 and the positioning support 2, and the second adjusting portion 55 is used for adjusting the distance between the second positioning portion 54 and the positioning support 2, so that the position of the positioning support 2 can be changed in the direction of the side of the positioning support 2, which is defined as the Y direction in this embodiment.
In this embodiment, the second adjusting portion 55 is also configured to have a plurality of limiting pieces with different thicknesses, and the limiting pieces with different thicknesses are placed between the second positioning portion 54 and the positioning support 2, so that the distance between the second positioning portion 54 and the positioning support 2 can be correspondingly changed, thereby adjusting the positioning support 2 to shift in the Y direction on the bottom supporting structure 1, and driving the position of the positioning block 3 to change.
In addition, the adjusting range of the positioning support 2 in the Y direction is generally 3mm-5 mm.
Meanwhile, referring to fig. 2, a second fixing bolt 56 is arranged on the second positioning portion 54, the second fixing bolt 56 passes through the second adjusting portion 55 to be connected with the positioning support 2, a corresponding second threaded hole (not shown) is formed in the positioning support 2, and the second fixing bolt 56 penetrates through the second threaded hole, so that the second fixing bolt 56 can fix the positioning support 2 from the Y direction.
Through to adjusting the position of location support 2 in X to and Y to, and then adjust the horizontal position of locating piece 3, can further make locating piece 3 can fix a position the stamping workpiece of different profiles.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 2, the positioning block 3 is provided in a spherical shape.
Set up locating piece 3 into spherical, like this, when the profile of stamping workpiece differed, spherical locating piece 3 all can be better with the stamping workpiece butt to make locating piece 3 fix a position the stamping workpiece of different profiles better, thereby further increased location strutting arrangement's application range.
In one embodiment, shown with reference to fig. 2, the bottom support structure 1 comprises a connection bottom plate 11, a profile standard 12 and a support base 13.
Specifically, the connecting bottom plate 11 is provided with a plurality of connecting holes, and the connecting bottom plate 11 can be fixedly connected with other platforms through the connecting holes; the section standard component 12 is fixedly connected to the connecting bottom plate 11 through bolts, the supporting base 13 is fixedly connected to the section standard component 12 through bolts, and the positioning support 2 is arranged on the supporting base 13.
When positioning and supporting the stamping part, the height of the whole positioning and supporting device can be adjusted by using profile standard parts 12 with different heights, and then the height of the positioning block 3 can be further adjusted by utilizing the movable connection between the positioning block 3 and the positioning support 2.
For example, when a stamping part with a certain profile is detected, the height of the positioning block 3 needs to be adjusted to 165mm, at this time, the profile standard part 12 with the height of 150mm can be selected first, and then the positioning block 3 is used for adjusting the height of 15mm, so as to finally reach the height of 165 mm.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 2, the positioning support 2 is detachably connected to the support base 13.
Specifically, the positioning support 2 is detachably connected to the support base 13 through a plurality of bolts.
In practical application, when the horizontal position of the positioning support 2 is adjusted, the bolt can be loosened firstly, after the adjustment is completed, the bolt is screwed to fix the position of the positioning support 2, and the adjustment range of the positioning support 2 is small, so that the fixation of the positioning support 2 cannot be influenced.
Example two
Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiment of the application discloses a stamping part measuring support, which comprises a positioning and supporting device provided by the embodiment of the application.
It should be noted that, in the present specification, the embodiments are all described in a progressive manner, each embodiment focuses on differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts among the embodiments may be referred to each other.
It should also be noted that, in this document, the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience in describing the present invention and simplifying the description, but do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus, should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Moreover, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions or neither should the relative importance be understood or implied. Also, the terms "include", "including" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or terminal device including a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or terminal device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising an … …" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or terminal equipment comprising the element.
The technical solutions provided by the present application are described in detail above, and the principles and embodiments of the present application are described herein by using specific examples, which are only used to help understanding the present application, and the content of the present description should not be construed as limiting the present application. While various modifications of the illustrative embodiments and applications will be apparent to those skilled in the art based upon this disclosure, it is not necessary or necessary to exhaustively enumerate all embodiments, and all obvious variations and modifications can be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure.

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1. The utility model provides a location strutting arrangement, is applied to the stamping workpiece and detects its characterized in that:
comprises a bottom supporting structure (1), a positioning support (2) and a positioning block (3);
the positioning support (2) is arranged on the bottom supporting structure (1), the positioning block (3) is arranged on the positioning support (2), and the positioning block (3) can be displaced in the height direction relative to the positioning support (2);
the positioning device is characterized by further comprising a first positioning mechanism (4), wherein the first positioning mechanism (4) is used for fixing the position of the positioning block (3) on the positioning support (2).
2. The positional support apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the positioning device is characterized in that a fixed cylinder (21) is arranged on the positioning support (2), a moving part (31) is arranged on the positioning block (3), and the moving part (31) is connected in the fixed cylinder (21) in a sliding mode so that the positioning block (3) can move in the height direction relative to the positioning support (2).
3. The positional support apparatus of claim 2, wherein:
the first positioning mechanism (4) comprises a fastening bolt (41) and a fixing nut (42);
the abutting bolt (41) is arranged on the fixed cylinder (21), and the abutting bolt (41) penetrates through the side wall of the fixed cylinder (21) and abuts against the moving part (31);
the fixed nut (42) is in threaded connection with the moving part (31), and the fixed nut (42) abuts against the fixed cylinder (21).
4. The positional support apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the device is characterized by further comprising a second positioning mechanism (5), wherein the second positioning mechanism (5) is arranged on the bottom supporting structure (1), and the second positioning mechanism (5) is used for positioning the horizontal position of the positioning support (2) on the bottom supporting structure (1).
5. The positional support apparatus of claim 4, wherein:
the second positioning mechanism (5) includes a first positioning portion (51);
the first positioning part (51) is positioned on one side of the positioning support (2), a first adjusting part (52) is arranged between the first positioning part (51) and the positioning support (2), and the first adjusting part (52) is used for adjusting the distance between the first positioning part (51) and the positioning support (2);
the first positioning part (51) is provided with a first fixing bolt (53), and the first fixing bolt (53) penetrates through the first adjusting part (52) to be connected with the positioning support (2).
6. The positional support apparatus of claim 5, wherein:
further comprising a second positioning portion (54);
the second positioning part (54) is positioned on one side of the positioning support (2), and the second positioning part (54) is adjacent to the first positioning part (51);
a second adjusting part (55) is arranged between the second positioning part (54) and the positioning support (2), and the second adjusting part (55) is used for adjusting the distance between the second positioning part (54) and the positioning support (2);
and a second fixing bolt (56) is arranged on the second positioning part (54), and the second fixing bolt (56) penetrates through the second adjusting part (55) to be connected with the positioning support (2).
7. The positional support apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the positioning block (3) is spherical.
8. The positional support apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the bottom supporting structure (1) comprises a connecting bottom plate (11), a profile standard piece (12) and a supporting base (13);
the section bar standard part (12) is arranged on the connecting bottom plate (11), the supporting base (13) is arranged on the section bar standard part (12), and the positioning support (2) is arranged on the supporting base (13).
9. The positional support apparatus of claim 8, wherein:
the positioning support (2) is detachably connected with the supporting base (13).
10. The utility model provides a support is measured to stamping workpiece which characterized in that:
comprising a positional support as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.
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