CN220312577U - Hub clamping tool - Google Patents

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CN220312577U
CN220312577U CN202322031491.3U CN202322031491U CN220312577U CN 220312577 U CN220312577 U CN 220312577U CN 202322031491 U CN202322031491 U CN 202322031491U CN 220312577 U CN220312577 U CN 220312577U
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王云浩
周爱民
翁杰
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The utility model discloses a hub clamping tool, which comprises: the positioning shaft assembly is arranged in the middle of the machine tool table and used for positioning and placing the hub body; the machine tool table also comprises a pressing claw assembly arranged at the periphery of the machine tool table; each group of the pressing claw assemblies comprises an installation seat, a pressing plate and an iron pressing claw, wherein the installation seat is fixed on the upper surface of the machine tool table, the pressing plate is rotationally connected with the installation seat through a rotating shaft arranged on the installation seat, and the iron pressing claw is arranged at one end of the pressing plate; the pressing plate is characterized by further comprising a first locking assembly arranged at one end, close to the rotating shaft, of the pressing plate and used for locking after pressing the pressing plate. According to the utility model, the first locking component is regulated to be opened and closed so as to realize locking and free deflection of the pressing plate, so that the pressing claw component can realize the pressing type clamping and separating process of the hub body.

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Hub clamping tool
Technical Field
The utility model relates to the technical field of hub clamping, in particular to a hub clamping tool.
Background
In the process of automobile production and processing, each part needs to be produced, processed and assembled, an automobile hub plays an important role as an essential part for running, the hub is a part for installing an axle at the center of a wheel, in the process of automobile hub production, processing and assembly, the quality of each step is important to control, in the hub machining process, the edge of the hub needs to be clamped and fixed by a clamp to implement the hub machining, but the existing hub clamping tool is complex in structure, the clamping operation process is complex, the clamping efficiency is low, and the clamping state is unstable, so that the hub clamping tool is provided.
Disclosure of Invention
The utility model aims to provide a hub clamping tool, which is characterized in that the clamping tool is used for realizing locking and free deflection of a pressing plate by adjusting the opening and closing of a first locking component, so as to realize the pressing type clamping and separating process of a pressing claw component on a hub body.
In order to achieve the above purpose, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: hub centre gripping frock includes: the positioning shaft assembly is arranged in the middle of the machine tool table and used for positioning and placing the hub body; the clamping claw assembly is arranged on the periphery of the machine tool table and used for clamping the tool of the hub body; each group of pressing claw assembly comprises an installation seat, a pressing plate and an iron pressing claw, wherein the installation seat is fixed on the upper surface of the machine tool table, the pressing plate is rotationally connected with the installation seat through a rotating shaft arranged on the installation seat, the iron pressing claw is arranged at one end of the pressing plate, and when a nylon pad arranged at the bottom of the iron pressing claw is abutted against the edge of the hub body, the nylon pad is used for pressing and fixing the periphery of the hub body; the pressing plate is characterized by further comprising a first locking assembly arranged at one end, close to the rotating shaft, of the pressing plate and used for locking after pressing the pressing plate.
Preferably, the first locking assembly comprises a mounting groove formed in the pressing plate, a first bolt arranged in the mounting groove, and a threaded hole formed in the inner bottom of the mounting seat, wherein the first bolt penetrates through the mounting groove and enters the threaded hole for locking after pressing by the pressing plate.
Preferably, the device further comprises a rubber pad arranged in the middle of the pressing plate, and the rubber pad can be abutted against the inner bottom of the mounting seat.
Preferably, the end part of the pressing plate, which is close to the iron pressing claw, is also provided with a mounting hole and a second bolt arranged in the mounting hole; the second bolt is connected with the thread groove in a threaded mode and used for adjusting the extension distance of the iron pressing claw.
Preferably, the end part of the iron pressing claw, which is close to the nylon pad, is further provided with a plurality of connecting holes, and screws arranged in the connecting holes, and the iron pressing claw is further provided with a plurality of mounting holes on the nylon pad, and is used for mounting and fixing the iron pressing claw and the nylon pad when the screws enter the mounting holes.
Preferably, the positioning shaft assembly comprises an I-shaped seat, the I-shaped seat is connected with the machine tool table through a second locking assembly, and the second locking assembly has the same structure as the first locking assembly; the first mandrel is fixed in the middle of the top end of the H-shaped seat and is used for clamping a central hole in which the hub body is positioned; the second mandrel is fixed at the edge of the top end of the H-shaped seat and is used for clamping the peripheral hole of the hub body.
Preferably, the top of the first mandrel and the top of the second mandrel are also respectively provided with a first anti-knocking pad and a second anti-knocking pad.
Preferably, the side wall of the H-shaped seat is also provided with a plurality of inner supporting components for supporting the inner wall of the hub body; each group of inner supporting components comprises a fixed ring fixed at the lower part of the vertical section of the H-shaped seat and a movable ring slidably arranged at the upper part of the vertical section of the H-shaped seat, and the fixed ring and the movable ring are respectively hinged with a supporting rod through a first hinge piece arranged on the side wall of the fixed ring and the movable ring; the wheel hub comprises a wheel hub body, a supporting rod, a first hinge piece, a second hinge piece, a wheel body, a first support rod, a second support rod, a first support rod and a second support rod, wherein the first hinge piece is arranged at the end part of the supporting rod, far away from the first hinge piece, the second hinge piece is arranged at the end part of the supporting rod, the outer wall of the second hinge piece is also provided with the wheel body, and the wheel body can be contacted with the inner wall of the wheel hub body; and the electric telescopic rod is arranged on the fixed ring, the output end of the electric telescopic rod is fixed with the movable ring, and the electric telescopic rod provides power for the movement of the movable ring.
Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
according to the utility model, the periphery of the hub body can be clamped through the arranged pressing claw assemblies, and the four groups are preferred, so that the stable clamping of the periphery of the hub body is realized, in addition, the positioning shaft assembly is arranged, so that the clamping of the pressing claw assemblies is convenient, the periphery of the middle part of the hub body can be clamped in a downward pressing manner, and the clamping stability of the hub body is further improved.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model;
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an enlarged, disassembled structure of the press jaw assembly;
FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of a positioning shaft assembly;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic view of the hub body;
FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the working state of the present utility model;
fig. 6 is a schematic side view of fig. 5.
In the figure: 1. a machine tool table; 2. a mounting base; 3. a pressing plate; 4. a mounting groove; 5. a first bolt; 6. a second bolt; 7. iron pressing claws; 8. a nylon pad; 9. a thread groove; 10. a hub body; 12. a connection hole; 13. a first hinge; 14. a movable ring; 15. an I-shaped seat; 16. a fixing ring; 17. a support rod; 18. a second hinge; 19. an electric telescopic rod; 20. a wheel body; 21. a second mandrel; 22. a second anti-bump pad; 23. a first mandrel; 24. a first anti-bump pad; 25. and a rubber pad.
Detailed Description
In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, merely to facilitate describing the present utility model and simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Example 1
Referring to fig. 1 to 6, the present utility model preferably provides the following technical solutions: hub centre gripping frock includes: a machine tool table 1 and a positioning shaft assembly arranged in the middle of the machine tool table 1, which are used for positioning and placing the hub body 10; the clamping jaw assembly is arranged on the periphery of the machine tool table 1 and is used for clamping the tool of the hub body 10; each group of pressing claw components comprises an installation seat 2, the installation seat 2 is fixed on the upper surface of the machine tool table 1, a pressing plate 3 which is rotationally connected with the installation seat 2 through a rotating shaft arranged on the installation seat 2, and an iron pressing claw 7 arranged at one end of the pressing plate 3, wherein when a nylon pad 8 arranged at the bottom of the iron pressing claw 7 is abutted against the edge of the hub body 10, the pressing claw components are used for pressing and fixing the periphery of the hub body 10; the device also comprises a first locking component which is arranged at one end of the pressing plate 3 close to the rotating shaft and is used for locking after the pressing plate 3 is pressed.
In this embodiment, the number of the pressing claw assemblies is preferably four, and the four sides of the hub body 10 are respectively clamped, so as to realize the stable clamping of the periphery of the hub body 10, in addition, the positioning shaft assemblies are arranged, so that the pressing claw assemblies can clamp the hub body 10 conveniently, and the middle part of the hub body 10 can be clamped in a downward pressing manner all around, so that the clamping stability of the hub body 10 is further improved;
the specific is because mount pad 2 rotates with clamp plate 3 to be connected, as shown in fig. 1, 2, clamp plate 3 tip is provided with iron pressure claw 7, the cooperation sets up the first locking subassembly that is close to pivot one end at clamp plate 3, can fix the clamp plate 3 of pushing down, then nylon pad 8 that iron pressure claw 7 tip set up can conflict fixedly with the edge of wheel hub body 10, thereby accomplish the centre gripping process of wheel hub body 10 frock, this design, open and shut through adjusting first locking subassembly, with the locking and the free deflection that realize clamp plate 3, advance to realize the centre gripping and the separation process of pressure claw subassembly to wheel hub body 10, this design has improved the clamping efficiency to wheel hub body 10 greatly, and simple structure, and convenient operation, the practicality is high.
Further, the first locking assembly comprises a mounting groove 4 formed in the pressing plate 3, a first bolt 5 arranged in the mounting groove 4, and a threaded hole formed in the bottom of the mounting seat 2, wherein when the first bolt 5 passes through the mounting groove 4 and enters the threaded hole, the first locking assembly is used for locking after pressing of the pressing plate 3.
The first bolt 5 arranged inside the mounting groove 4 can penetrate through the mounting groove 4 and enter the threaded hole at the inner bottom of the mounting seat 2, so that the pressing plate 3 is locked in the pressing process. As shown in connection with fig. 5 and 6.
Further, the device also comprises a rubber pad 25 arranged in the middle of the pressing plate 3, and the rubber pad 25 can be abutted against the inner bottom of the mounting seat 2.
As shown in fig. 6, the rubber pad 25 provided in the middle of the pressing plate 3 is matched with the material characteristics of the rubber pad 25, so as to improve the clamping force of the pressing plate 3 to the hub body 10.
Further, the end part of the pressing plate 3, which is close to the iron pressing claw 7, is also provided with a mounting hole and a second bolt 6 arranged in the mounting hole; the iron pressing claw 7 is provided with a threaded groove 9, and the second bolt 6 can be connected with the threaded groove 9 in a threaded manner so as to adjust the extension distance of the iron pressing claw 7.
As shown in fig. 2, the second bolt 6 arranged on the pressing plate 3 can pass through the mounting hole formed on the pressing plate 3 and spirally enter the inside of the threaded groove 9 formed on the iron pressing claw 7, so that the mounting process of the pressing plate 3 and the iron pressing claw 7 is realized, and the position of the second bolt 6 entering the inside of the threaded groove 9 is adjusted to adjust the extension position of the iron pressing claw 7, so that the wheel hub body 10 with different sizes and shapes is adapted, and the application range of the tool is enlarged.
Further, the end part of the iron pressing claw 7, which is close to the nylon cushion 8, is further provided with a plurality of connecting holes 12, and screws arranged inside each connecting hole 12, and the iron pressing claw further comprises a plurality of mounting holes formed in the nylon cushion 8, and when the screws enter the inside of the mounting holes, the iron pressing claw 7 and the nylon cushion 8 are fixedly mounted.
As shown in fig. 2, the installation and the disassembly of the iron pressing claw 7 of the nylon cushion 8 are facilitated by a plurality of screws arranged between the iron pressing claw 7 and the nylon cushion 8, so that the nylon cushion 8 can be replaced.
Further, the positioning shaft assembly comprises an I-shaped seat 15, the I-shaped seat 15 is connected with the machine tool table 1 through a second locking assembly, and the second locking assembly has the same structure as the first locking assembly; the first mandrel 23 is fixed in the middle of the top end of the H-shaped seat 15, and the first mandrel 23 is used for clamping a central hole where the hub body 10 is positioned; the second mandrel 21 is fixed at the top edge of the h-shaped seat 15, and the second mandrel 21 is used for being clamped with a peripheral hole where the hub body 10 is located.
Since the second locking component has the same structure as the first locking component, the specific structure of the second locking component can be referred to the description of the first locking component;
through the first dabber 23 that I shape seat 15 middle part set up to and the second dabber 21 that I shape seat 15 edge set up, as shown in fig. 3, with centre bore and the periphery hole that the adaptation wheel hub body 10 is located, combine the fig. 4 to show, and then establish wheel hub body 10 cover on the location axle subassembly, in order to accomplish preliminary location and block, this design, in the time of being convenient for the clamping of pressure claw subassembly, and improved the fixed action of frock pair 10.
Further, the top of the first mandrel 23 and the second mandrel 21 are respectively provided with a first anti-knocking pad 24 and a second anti-knocking pad 22.
As shown in fig. 3, through the first anti-knocking pad 24 and the second anti-knocking pad 22 respectively arranged at the top of the first mandrel 23 and the second mandrel 21, when the hub body 10 is in butt joint with the first mandrel 23 and the second mandrel 21, collision caused by the butt joint between the first mandrel 23 and the second mandrel 21 and the central hole and the peripheral hole on the hub body 10 can be avoided.
Example 2
As another embodiment of the present utility model, the side wall of the i-shaped seat 15 is further provided with a plurality of inner supporting components for supporting the inner wall of the hub body 10; each group of inner support components comprises a fixed ring 16 fixed at the lower part of the vertical section of the H-shaped seat 15 and a movable ring 14 slidably arranged at the upper part of the vertical section of the H-shaped seat 15, wherein the fixed ring 16 and the movable ring 14 are respectively hinged with a support rod 17 through a first hinge piece 13 arranged on the side wall of the fixed ring and the movable ring; the wheel hub comprises a wheel hub body 10, a wheel body 20 and two support rods 17, wherein the wheel body 20 is arranged on the outer wall of the wheel hub body 10, and the wheel body is connected with the wheel hub body 10; and an electric telescopic rod 19 arranged on the fixed ring 16, wherein the output end of the electric telescopic rod 19 is fixed with the movable ring 14, and the electric telescopic rod 19 provides power for the movement of the movable ring 14.
The movable ring 14 and the fixed ring 16 are respectively connected to the upper part of the h-shaped seat 15 and fixed to the lower part of the h-shaped seat 15 in a rotating way, as shown in fig. 3, the movable ring 14 and the fixed ring 16 are respectively hinged with a supporting rod 17 through a first hinging piece 13, the other opposite ends of the two supporting rods 17 are hinged with a second hinging piece 18, and an electric telescopic rod 19 is arranged between the movable ring 14 and the fixed ring 16, so that the movable ring 14 can move up and down by adjusting the expansion of the electric telescopic rod 19, the expansion and the contraction of the two groups of inner supporting components are further realized, the wheel body 20 is matched with the hub body 10 with different inner sizes, and the inner wall of the hub body is supported.
In the present utility model, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communicated with the inside of two elements or the interaction relationship of the two elements. The detachable mounting mode is various, for example, the detachable mounting mode can be matched with the buckle through plugging, for example, the detachable mounting mode can be realized through a bolt connection mode, and the like.
The conception, specific structure, and technical effects produced by the present utility model are clearly and completely described above in connection with the embodiments and the drawings so as to fully understand the objects, features, and effects of the present utility model. It is apparent that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, but not all embodiments, and that other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of the present utility model based on the embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, all coupling/connection relationships mentioned herein do not refer to direct connection of the components, but rather, refer to the fact that a more optimal coupling structure may be formed by adding or subtracting coupling aids depending on the particular implementation.
The foregoing embodiments are provided for further explanation of the present utility model and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model, and some insubstantial modifications and variations of the present utility model, which are within the scope of the utility model, will be suggested to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing teachings.

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1. Hub centre gripping frock, its characterized in that includes:
the positioning device comprises a machine tool table (1) and a positioning shaft assembly arranged in the middle of the machine tool table (1) and used for positioning and placing a hub body (10);
the clamping jaw assembly is arranged on the periphery of the machine tool table (1) and is used for clamping a tool of the hub body (10);
each group of pressing claw components comprises an installation seat (2), the installation seat (2) is fixed on the upper surface of the machine tool table (1), and a pressing plate (3) which is rotationally connected with the installation seat (2) through a rotating shaft arranged on the installation seat (2), and further comprises an iron pressing claw (7) arranged at one end of the pressing plate (3), wherein when a nylon pad (8) arranged at the bottom of the iron pressing claw (7) is abutted against the edge of the hub body (10), the nylon pad is used for pressing and fixing the periphery of the hub body (10);
the device also comprises a first locking component which is arranged at one end of the pressing plate (3) close to the rotating shaft and is used for locking the pressing plate (3) after pressing.
2. The hub clamping fixture of claim 1, wherein:
the first locking assembly comprises a mounting groove (4) formed in the pressing plate (3), a first bolt (5) arranged in the mounting groove (4) and a threaded hole formed in the inner bottom of the mounting seat (2), and when the first bolt (5) penetrates through the mounting groove (4) and enters the threaded hole, the pressing plate (3) is locked after pressing.
3. The hub clamping fixture of claim 1, wherein:
the device also comprises a rubber pad (25) arranged in the middle of the pressing plate (3), and the rubber pad (25) can be abutted against the inner bottom of the mounting seat (2).
4. The hub clamping fixture of claim 1, wherein:
the end part of the pressing plate (3) close to the iron pressing claw (7) is also provided with a mounting hole and a second bolt (6) arranged in the mounting hole;
the iron pressing claw is characterized by further comprising a thread groove (9) formed in the iron pressing claw (7), and the second bolt (6) can be in threaded connection with the thread groove (9) for adjusting the extension distance of the iron pressing claw (7).
5. The hub clamping fixture of claim 1, wherein:
the end part of the iron pressing claw (7) close to the nylon cushion (8) is further provided with a plurality of connecting holes (12), and screws arranged in the connecting holes (12), and the iron pressing claw further comprises a plurality of mounting holes formed in the nylon cushion (8), and when the screws enter the mounting holes, the iron pressing claw (7) is fixedly mounted with the nylon cushion (8).
6. The hub clamping fixture of claim 1, wherein:
the positioning shaft assembly comprises an I-shaped seat (15), the I-shaped seat (15) is connected with the machine tool table (1) through a second locking assembly, and the second locking assembly has the same structure as the first locking assembly;
the first mandrel (23) is fixed in the middle of the top end of the H-shaped seat (15), and the first mandrel (23) is used for clamping a central hole where the hub body (10) is located;
the second mandrel (21) is fixed at the top edge of the H-shaped seat (15), and the second mandrel (21) is used for clamping a peripheral hole where the hub body (10) is located.
7. The hub clamping tool of claim 6, wherein:
the top of the first mandrel (23) and the second mandrel (21) are also respectively provided with a first anti-knocking pad (24) and a second anti-knocking pad (22).
8. The hub clamping tool of claim 6, wherein:
the side wall of the H-shaped seat (15) is also provided with a plurality of inner supporting components for supporting the inner wall of the hub body (10);
each group of inner supporting components comprises a fixed ring (16) fixed at the lower part of the vertical section of the I-shaped seat (15) and a movable ring (14) slidably arranged at the upper part of the vertical section of the I-shaped seat (15), and the fixed ring (16) and the movable ring (14) are respectively hinged with a supporting rod (17) through a first hinging piece (13) arranged on the side wall of each fixed ring and each movable ring;
the wheel hub comprises a wheel hub body (10), and is characterized by further comprising second hinging pieces (18) arranged at the ends of the two supporting rods (17) far away from the first hinging pieces (13), wherein the outer walls of the second hinging pieces (18) are also provided with wheel bodies (20), and the wheel bodies (20) can be contacted with the inner walls of the wheel hub body (10);
and an electric telescopic rod (19) arranged on the fixed ring (16), wherein the output end of the electric telescopic rod (19) is fixed with the movable ring (14), and the electric telescopic rod (19) provides power for the movement of the movable ring (14).
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