DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING AUTOMOTIVE PARTS

Abstract

 A device for supporting automotive parts comprising two parts that can be connected telescopically and which comprises a first support part (1) and some anchoring mechanisms (2,3) connected together telescopically in a variable angular position; and wherein said first support part (1) comprises the means to be fastened to a work bench and the means to set the angular position of the anchoring mechanisms (2,3) with respect to the horizontal defined by the work bench.

Description

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The object of this invention is a support for automotive parts that are difficult to handle, such as gearboxes and cylinder heads. The device that is the object of this invention, in turn, is comprised of different parts and elements that are connected together to obtain a universal support that allows effortless manipulation of the most difficult-to-handle parts used in the automotive sector.

STATE OF THE ART

[0002] In the daily work of automotive workshops, there are supports with bars and vertical feet for engine blocks that makes them very complicated to work with since they are unstable, are large and require more storage space. Likewise, the revolving supports for gearboxes are large and difficult to handle in small spaces.

[0003] Both types of support require a specific storage space when they are not being used and neither holds different types of mechanical parts such as gearboxes, cylinder heads or motorcycle engines to enable them to be worked on cleanly and safely.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The object of this invention is a support device for automotive parts to provide a small and multipurpose tool for different vehicle parts, that is easy to handle and store. More specifically, the object of this invention is a device and a support method for automotive parts, such as, for example, gearboxes and cylinder heads, that have various independent parts, wherein a first part is anchored to a work bench or a flat base, while a second part is removable, with scissor-type arms to adapt to different sizes of gearbox bellhousings, cylinder heads or any other type of part, and which makes it possible to work at any work angle with respect to the horizontal, thanks to a locking pin in any angular position for which a plurality of perforations in said second part of the device are used. All of this according to the independent claims enclosed with this description.

[0005] Particular embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims also enclosed with this description.

[0006] Thanks to the invention described, it is possible to use the device with any type of gearbox, just by modifying the measurements and resistance of the materials used, the automotive part being held by the scissors with one easy and simple manoeuvre, which allows it to be adapted to mechanical parts that can be held of any size (such as a gearbox) thanks to the scissor-type arms that can open and close according to the size of each part.

[0007] An additional benefit is that, once the mechanical part has been screwed to the male part, said male part will be introduced into the female part, which is fastened to the work bench. This allows the element to be suspended in the air with the possibility that just one person can turn it through 360°, and anchor it at any angle.

[0008] On the other hand, by easily swapping the scissors for a third anchoring part, it is very easy to secure the engine block simply by screwing it to said piece.

[0009] Finally, the simplicity of the device, its ease of use by a sole operator and the small amount of workshop space required to use and store it should be pointed out.

[0010] Throughout the description and the claims, the word «comprises», and different versions of it, does not purport to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, benefits and characteristics of the invention will derive, in part, from the description and, in part, from using the invention. The following examples and drawings are provided by way of illustration and do not purport to restrict this invention. Furthermore, this invention covers all possible combinations of particular and preferred embodiments described herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0011] Below, a series of drawings that help to understand the invention better and which relate expressly with an embodiment of said invention that is presented as a non-limiting example of it.

FIG.1 shows a schematic view of a first support part that forms part of the device for supporting automotive parts that is the object of this invention.

FIG.2 shows a schematic view of a second anchoring part that forms part of the device for supporting automotive parts that is the object of this invention.

FIG.3 shows a schematic and exploded view of the device for supporting automotive parts that is the object of this invention.

FIG.4 shows a schematic view of a second embodiment of the device for supporting automotive parts, which is the object of this invention, wherein a third anchoring part is incorporated.

FIG.5 shows a schematic view of the third anchoring part shown in the second embodiment of the device for supporting anchoring parts illustrated in FIG.4.

DESCRIPTION OF A DETAILED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0012] As can be seen in the enclosed figures, the device that is the object of this invention is a support device comprising two parts that can be connected together telescopically. The first support part (1), as can be better seen in FIG.1, is a rectangular plate (10) comprising a plurality of orifices (11) suitable for being fastened to a work bench or a table. The rectangular plate (10) has, in one of its faces, a tubular body (12) attached, which is suitable for receiving the second anchoring part (2) telescopically. The first support part (1), furthermore, incorporates a locking pin (13) attached to the rectangular plate (10) by means of a chain (14) or similar, so that said locking pin (13) can be located in holes in the tubular body (12) corresponding to holes present in the second anchoring part (2).

[0013] The second anchoring part (2) is shown in detail in FIG.2. This second part (2) comprises two arms (20a, 20b) articulated with respect to a central axis (21) coinciding with the edge of a bar (22) suitable for locating itself telescopically in the tubular body (12) of the first part (1). The arms (20a, 20b) have a semi-circular profile wherein two orifices (23) are present in its free edges suitable for being attached to corresponding adapted threads of automotive parts. These arms(20a,20b) open and close with respect to the central axis (21) like scissors, allowing it to be used universally. Finally, the bar (22) is completed with two orifices (24) capable of locating the locking pin (13) in the desired position corresponding to the orifices (12a) of the tubular body (12) of the first part (1).

[0014] In a second practical embodiment of the invention (FIG.4 and FIG.5) shows a second embodiment of the device of the invention, wherein a third anchoring part (3) is incorporated configured to hold an engine block and which, in this case, replaces the second support part (2). The third anchoring part (3) comprises a circular plate (30) with a plurality of slotted orifices (31) distributed radially with respect to its centre. This circular plate (30) comprises a rectangular support (32) attached to one of its faces with a reinforcing bracket (33). Finally, this third part (3) is also supplemented by an «L-shaped» part (10), which is configured as an intermediate linking element between the third part (3) and the engine block.

Claims

1. A device for supporting automotive parts comprising two parts that can be connected together telescopically and which is characterised in that it comprises a first support part (1) and anchoring mechanisms (2,3) that connect together telescopically in a variable angular position; and wherein said first support part (1) comprises a mechanism for fastening it to a work bench and means to set the angular position of the anchoring mechanisms (2,3) with respect to the horizontal defined by the work bench.

2. The device according to claim 1 comprises a rectangular plate (10) comprising a plurality of orifices (11) suitable for being fastened to a table or a work bench; and wherein the rectangular plate (10) has, on one of its faces, a tubular body (12) attached, which is configured to receive the second anchoring part (2) telescopically.

3. The device according to either of claims 1-2 wherein the first support part (1) also incorporates a locking pin (13) attached to the rectangular plate (10), so that said locking pin (13) can be located in some orifices of the tubular body (12) corresponding to orifices present in the second anchoring part (2).

4. The device according to any of claims 1-3 wherein the second part (2) comprises two arms (20a,20b) articulated with respect to a central axis (21) coinciding with one edge of a bar (22), wherein said bar (22) is configured to be located telescopically in the tubular body (12) of the first part (1).

5. The device according to any of the above claims wherein the arms (20a,20b) have a semi-circular profile wherein their free edges have two orifices (23) suitable for being attached to corresponding orifices in the automotive parts; and wherein the bar (22) is completed by two orifices (24) capable of locating the locking pin (13) in the desired position corresponding to the orifices of the tubular body (12) of the first part (1).

6. The device according to any of the above claims wherein a third anchoring part (3) comprises a circular plate (30) with a plurality of slotted orifices (31) distributed radially with respect to its centre.

7. The device according to claim 6 wherein the circular plate (30) comprises a rectangular support (32) attached to one of its faces with a reinforcing bracket (33).

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