CN219472652U - Universal chain - Google Patents
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The utility model provides a universal chain, which comprises a chain rod, a chain ball and a chain wheel. The chain ball comprises a through hole passing through the center of the chain ball, a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere; both ends of the chain rod are spherical; spherical grooves matched with the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod are formed in the first hemisphere and the second hemisphere; the diameter of the spherical groove is larger than that of the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod; the first hemisphere and the second hemisphere are movably connected. The utility model relates to the field of chains, in particular to a universal chain which is connected with a chain ball and a chain rod and is matched with a chain wheel at different angles, so that continuous transmission in a three-dimensional direction can be realized.
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Technical Field
The utility model relates to the field of chains, in particular to a universal chain.
Background
The existing common chain can only drive in one dimension, the driving needs to change the direction, a group of closed loops of the chain must be completed first, and then the driving can be realized by means of other mechanisms such as bevel gears and the like. Major disadvantages: firstly, the transmission cannot be continuous; secondly, the transmission direction is single; and thirdly, the transmission direction is changed through other mechanisms.
The universal chain mainly comprises bearing type universal chains, each universal chain comprises at least two sections of unit rail sections capable of rotating relatively and cross shaft connecting pieces used for connecting adjacent unit rail sections, each unit rail section comprises two sets of travelling devices and cross shaft brackets connected with the two sets of travelling devices, each set of travelling devices comprises a cross shaft, travelling wheels arranged at two ends of the cross shaft, a driving wheel capable of rotating around the vertical shaft of the cross shaft and a wear-resistant roller set used for limiting radial movement of the driving wheel, each cross shaft bracket comprises two groups, each cross shaft bracket is symmetrical relative to the plane where the vertical shaft axes of the cross shafts of the two sets of travelling devices are located, each cross shaft bracket comprises two plate-shaped structures which are vertically symmetrical, two ends of each cross shaft bracket are respectively provided with shaft grooves matched with the transverse shafts of the cross shafts of the two sets of travelling devices, each wear-resistant roller set at least comprises two wear-resistant rollers which are vertically fixedly arranged, the outer circle surfaces of the wear-resistant rollers are attached to the inner sides of the driving wheels, the driving wheels are located between the two plate-shaped structures of the cross shaft brackets, and the two ends of each cross shaft bracket are respectively connected with the two cross shaft sleeves of the two sets of the cross shaft connecting pieces, which are close to the vertical shaft sleeves of the two sets of the unit rail sections.
The universal chain is used for transmitting torque in two directions through the cross shaft, so that power is transmitted in a three-dimensional space by the chain, load conveying can be carried out, meanwhile, the power transmission of the chain in the three-dimensional space is realized by matching the position of a corner or a direction change with a track or a tensioning device, and the universal chain is required to be installed in the track, so that load conveying is realized. The structure is complex, the needed parts are more, and the structure is troublesome and complex in actual use.
Disclosure of Invention
In view of the above, the utility model aims to provide a universal chain which is connected with a chain ball and a chain rod and is matched with a chain wheel at different angles, so that continuous transmission in a three-dimensional direction can be realized.
In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme of the utility model is realized as follows:
a universal chain comprising a chain bar, a chain ball and a sprocket, the chain ball comprising a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere;
the chain ball is provided with a through hole passing through the center of the ball;
the two ends of the chain rod are spherical;
spherical grooves matched with the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod are formed in the first hemisphere and the second hemisphere; the diameter of the spherical groove is larger than that of the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod;
the first hemisphere is movably connected with the second hemisphere.
Further, a first arc-shaped groove is formed in the first hemisphere, arc-shaped protrusions matched with the first arc-shaped groove are arranged in the second hemisphere, and the first arc-shaped groove and the arc-shaped protrusions are mutually matched and connected through rivets.
Further, four first protruding parts are arranged on the first hemisphere, and grooves matched with the four first protruding parts are formed in the second hemisphere;
further, the first arc-shaped groove crosses the cross section diameter of the first half sphere, and four first protruding parts are respectively positioned at two ends of the first half sphere in a pair mode and positioned at the upper part and the lower part of the first arc-shaped groove;
the first protruding part is provided with a second protruding part; a third arc-shaped groove matched with the second protruding part is formed in the second hemisphere;
the arc-shaped protrusions penetrate through the cross section diameter of the second hemisphere, and the four grooves are formed in two ends of the second hemisphere;
the two ends of the arc-shaped bulge are provided with second arc-shaped grooves respectively, the second arc-shaped grooves are provided with a disbursement part, the disbursement part is arc-shaped, and the disbursement part is lower than the arc-shaped bulge.
Further, the cross sections of the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion are fan-shaped and have equal angular radians, and the radius of the fan-shaped cross section of the second protruding portion is smaller than that of the fan-shaped cross section of the first protruding portion.
Further, the chain wheel comprises a disc, a first wheel piece, a second wheel piece and a cylinder; the disc is positioned between the first wheel piece and the second wheel piece, the cylinder is positioned on the first wheel piece, the circle centers of the disc, the first wheel piece, the second wheel piece and the cylinder are coincident, and the center of the disc, the first wheel piece, the second wheel piece and the cylinder is provided with a mounting hole;
the center of the bottom surface of the cylinder is provided with a mounting groove.
Further, the first wheel piece and the second wheel piece are provided with a plurality of semicircular depressions at the edges, and the shape and the size of the semicircular depressions are matched with those of the chain balls.
Further, the heights of the inner walls and the outer walls of the semicircular depressions are sequentially increased.
Further, the cylinder is provided with a mounting groove.
Further, a circular groove is formed in the center of the second wheel piece.
Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:
according to the universal chain, the two ends of the chain rod are in sliding fit connection with the spherical grooves of the chain ball, and are matched with the chain wheel at different angles, so that continuous transmission in the three-dimensional direction can be realized. The multi-directional, long-distance and uninterrupted transmission operation can be realized. The chain integrates the advantages of the existing chain, the manufacturing process is simple, the installation is convenient, batch automatic production can be realized by selecting rivets, and the length of the chain can be selected by using screws.
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The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the utility model and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the utility model and together with the description serve to explain the utility model. In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the overall structure of a universal chain according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a first hemisphere of a universal chain according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a second hemisphere of a universal chain according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a structure of a ball of a universal chain according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of FIG. 4 according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the overall structure of a sprocket of a universal chain according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 7 is a front view of a sprocket of a universal chain according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 8 is a schematic view of another configuration of a first hemisphere of a universal chain according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 9 is a schematic view of another configuration of a second hemisphere of a universal chain according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 10 is a schematic view of another structure of a ball of a universal chain according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
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1. a chain ball; 2. a chain bar; 3. a sprocket; 11. a spherical groove; 12. a first hemisphere; 13; a second hemisphere; 120. a first arcuate recess; 121. a first protrusion; 122. a second protruding portion; 130. arc-shaped bulges; 131. a groove; 132. a third arcuate recess; 133. a second arcuate recess; 134. a payout section; 14. a through hole; 31. a disc; 32. wheel sheet I; 33. a second wheel piece; 34. a cylinder; 340. a first mounting groove; 35. semicircular recess; 36. a circular groove.
Description of the embodiments
It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present utility model and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other.
In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the azimuth or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "back", etc. are based on the azimuth or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are merely for convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the apparatus or element referred to must have a specific azimuth, be constructed and operated in a specific azimuth, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and the like, are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
The utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings in connection with embodiments.
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The embodiment relates to a universal chain, which can be connected with a chain rod 2 through a chain ball 1 and is matched with a chain wheel 3 at different angles, so that continuous transmission in a three-dimensional direction can be realized.
Based on the above-described design concept, an exemplary structure of the universal chain of the present embodiment is shown in fig. 1 to 7, which mainly includes a chain bar 2, a chain ball 1, and a sprocket 3, the chain ball 1 includes a first hemisphere 12 and a second hemisphere 13; the chain ball 1 is provided with a through hole 14 passing through the center of the ball; both ends of the chain rod 2 are spherical; spherical grooves 11 matched with the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod 2 are arranged in the first hemisphere 12 and the second hemisphere 13; the diameter of the spherical groove 11 is larger than that of the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod 2; the first hemisphere 12 and the second hemisphere 13 are movably connected so as to adapt to various environments, specifically, the movable connection can be connected by a screw so as to select the length of the chain, and the movable connection can be connected by a rivet so as to realize batch automatic production.
A first arc-shaped groove 120 is formed in the first hemisphere 12, an arc-shaped protrusion 130 matched with the first arc-shaped groove 120 is formed in the second hemisphere 13, and a hole for a rivet or a screw to pass through is formed in the arc-shaped protrusion 130; four first protruding parts 121 are arranged on the first hemisphere 12, and grooves 131 matched with the four first protruding parts 121 are arranged inside the second hemisphere 13; the first arc-shaped groove 120 and the arc-shaped protrusion 130 are mutually matched, the requirement of larger tension can be met through rivet connection by mutually matched structures, batch automatic production is conveniently realized through rivet connection, moreover, the chain ball 1 is not easy to deform, and large-tension chain transmission can be realized.
The first arc-shaped grooves 120 cross the cross-sectional diameter of the first hemisphere 12, and four first protruding parts 121 are respectively arranged at two ends of the first hemisphere 12 in pairs and are arranged at the upper part and the lower part of the first arc-shaped grooves 120; the first protruding part 121 is provided with a second protruding part 122; a third arc-shaped groove 132 matched with the second protruding part 122 is arranged in the second hemisphere 13; the arc-shaped protrusion 130 passes through the cross-sectional diameter of the second hemisphere 13, and four grooves 131 are positioned at two ends of the second hemisphere 13; the two ends of the arc-shaped bulge 130 are respectively provided with a second arc-shaped groove 133, the second arc-shaped groove 133 is provided with a disbursement part 134, the disbursement part 134 is arc-shaped, and the disbursement part 134 is lower than the arc-shaped bulge 130. The cross sections of the first protrusion 121 and the second protrusion 122 are both fan-shaped and have equal angular radians, and the radius of the fan-shape of the cross section of the second protrusion 122 is smaller than the radius of the fan-shape of the cross section of the first protrusion 121.
The chain wheel 3 comprises a disc 31, a first wheel piece 32, a second wheel piece 33 and a cylinder 34; the disc 31 is positioned between the first wheel piece 32 and the second wheel piece 33, the cylinder 34 is positioned on the first wheel piece 32, the circle centers of the disc 31, the first wheel piece 32, the second wheel piece 33 and the cylinder 34 are coincident, and the center is provided with a mounting hole; the bottom surface of the cylinder 34 is provided with a first mounting groove 340, and the periphery of the cylinder 34 is provided with a second mounting groove so as to be fixed on the required equipment. The edges of the wheel piece I32 and the wheel piece II 33 are respectively provided with a plurality of semicircular depressions 35, and the shape and the size of the semicircular depressions 35 are matched with those of the chain ball 1; the heights of the inner wall and the outer wall of the semicircular recess 35 rise in sequence so as to better support the chain ball 1; the center of the second wheel piece 33 is provided with a circular groove 36; the chain rod 2 and the chain ball 1 are connected between the first wheel piece 32 and the second wheel piece 33 of the chain wheel 3, and the chain ball 1 is clamped at the concave positions of the first wheel piece 32 and the second wheel piece 33 of the chain wheel 3 to run.
When the universal chain is used, the two ends of the chain rod 2 are slidably fit and connected with the spherical grooves 11 in the chain balls 1, the first hemispheres 12 and the second hemispheres 13 are mutually fit and fixedly connected by rivets or screws, the chain rod 2 and the chain balls 1 are connected between the first wheel piece 32 and the second wheel piece 33 of the chain wheel 3, and the chain balls 1 are clamped in the concave parts of the first wheel piece 32 and the second wheel piece 33 of the chain wheel 3. Continuous transmission in the three-dimensional direction can be realized through the cooperation of different angles with the chain wheel 3.
The universal chain adopting the embodiment well realizes continuous transmission in the three-dimensional direction, and can realize continuous transmission in the three-dimensional direction by sliding fit connection of the balls at the two ends of the chain rod 2 and the ball grooves 11 in the chain ball 1 and matching with the chain wheel 3 at different angles. The multi-directional, long-distance and uninterrupted transmission operation can be realized. The first hemisphere 12 and the second hemisphere 13 can realize the demand of bigger pulling force through the mutually matched structure, and the sprocket 1 is difficult to be deformed simultaneously. The chain has the advantages of the existing chain, the manufacturing process is simple, the installation is convenient, batch automatic production can be realized by selecting rivets, and the length of the chain can be selected by using screws.
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An exemplary structure of the universal chain of the present embodiment is shown in fig. 8 to 10, which mainly includes a chain bar 2, a sprocket 1, and a sprocket 3, the sprocket 1 including a through hole 14 passing through the center of the sprocket 1, a first hemisphere 12, and a second hemisphere 13; both ends of the chain rod 2 are spherical; spherical grooves 11 matched with the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod 2 are arranged in the first hemisphere 12 and the second hemisphere 13; the diameter of the spherical groove 11 is larger than that of the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod 2; the first hemisphere 12 and the second hemisphere 13 are movably connected to facilitate mass automated production, although screw connections may be used to facilitate selection of chain length. The process can be realized, the manufacture and the installation are simpler, and the device is suitable for transmission with smaller transmission tension.
When the universal chain is used, the two ends of the chain rod 2 are slidably fit-connected with the spherical grooves 11 in the chain ball 1, the first hemisphere 12 and the second hemisphere 13 are mutually fit-connected and fixedly connected by rivets or screws, the process manufacturing and installation are simpler, and the universal chain is suitable for transmission with smaller transmission tension. The chain rod 2 and the chain ball 1 are connected between the first wheel piece 32 and the second wheel piece 33 of the chain wheel 3, and the chain ball 1 is clamped in the concave positions of the first wheel piece 32 and the second wheel piece 33 of the chain wheel 3 to run. Continuous transmission in the three-dimensional direction can be realized through the cooperation of different angles with the chain wheel 3.
The foregoing description of the preferred embodiments of the utility model is not intended to be limiting, but rather is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, alternatives, and improvements that fall within the spirit and scope of the utility model.
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1. The utility model provides a universal chain, includes chain pole (2), sprocket (1) and sprocket (3), its characterized in that: the chain ball (1) comprises a first hemisphere (12) and a second hemisphere (13);
the chain ball (1) is provided with a through hole (14) passing through the center of the ball;
both ends of the chain rod (2) are spherical;
spherical grooves (11) matched with the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod (2) are formed in the first hemisphere (12) and the second hemisphere (13);
the diameter of the spherical groove (11) is larger than the diameter of the spheres at the two ends of the chain rod (2);
the first hemisphere (12) is movably connected with the second hemisphere (13).
2. The universal chain as set forth in claim 1, wherein: the novel semi-sphere comprises a first semi-sphere (12) and is characterized in that a first arc-shaped groove (120) is formed in the first semi-sphere (12), an arc-shaped protrusion (130) matched with the first arc-shaped groove (120) is formed in the second semi-sphere (13), and the first arc-shaped groove (120) and the arc-shaped protrusion (130) are mutually matched and connected through rivets.
3. The universal chain of claim 2, wherein: four first protruding parts (121) are arranged on the first hemisphere (12), and grooves (131) matched with the four first protruding parts (121) are formed in the second hemisphere (13).
4. A universal chain according to claim 3, wherein: the first arc-shaped grooves (120) are transversely arranged on the cross section diameter of the first hemisphere (12), and four first protruding parts (121) are respectively arranged at two ends of the first hemisphere (12) in a pair mode and are arranged at the upper part and the lower part of the first arc-shaped grooves (120);
the first protruding part (121) is provided with a second protruding part (122);
a third arc-shaped groove (132) matched with the second protruding part (122) is formed in the second hemisphere (13);
the arc-shaped protrusion (130) passes through the cross section diameter of the second hemisphere (13), and four grooves (131) are positioned at two ends of the second hemisphere (13);
the two ends of the arc-shaped bulge (130) are provided with second arc-shaped grooves (133) respectively, the second arc-shaped grooves (133) are provided with a disbursement part (134), the disbursement part (134) is arc-shaped, and the disbursement part (134) is lower than the arc-shaped bulge (130).
5. The universal chain as set forth in claim 4, wherein: the cross sections of the first protruding part (121) and the second protruding part (122) are fan-shaped and have equal angular radians, and the radius of the fan-shaped cross section of the second protruding part (122) is smaller than that of the fan-shaped cross section of the first protruding part (121).
6. The universal chain as set forth in claim 1, wherein: the chain wheel (3) comprises a disc (31), a first wheel piece (32), a second wheel piece (33) and a cylinder (34);
the disc (31) is positioned between the first wheel piece (32) and the second wheel piece (33), the cylinder (34) is positioned on the first wheel piece (32), the circle centers of the disc (31), the first wheel piece (32), the second wheel piece (33) and the cylinder (34) are coincident, and the center is provided with a mounting hole;
the center of the bottom surface of the cylinder (34) is provided with a first mounting groove (340).
7. The universal chain as set forth in claim 6, wherein: the edges of the first wheel piece (32) and the second wheel piece (33) are respectively provided with a plurality of semicircular depressions (35), and the shape and the size of the semicircular depressions (35) are matched with those of the chain ball (1).
8. The universal chain as set forth in claim 7, wherein: the heights of the inner wall and the outer wall of the semicircular recess (35) rise in sequence.
9. The universal chain as set forth in claim 8, wherein: and second mounting grooves are formed in the periphery of the cylinder (34).
10. The universal chain as set forth in claim 9, wherein: the center of the second wheel piece (33) is provided with a circular groove (36).
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