A bearing clamp

By designing a bearing fixture and utilizing support rods and connecting rod assemblies to achieve horizontal installation of the bearing, the problem of impact damage to the bearing during planetary gear assembly was solved, improving assembly efficiency and safety.

CN117182823BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25CHONGQING GEARBOX
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202311397161.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-10-26
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2043-10-26

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Technical Problem

During the assembly of planetary gear bearings, the planetary gears were not leveled, causing jamming and impact damage to the bearings. Furthermore, cutting the rubber bands posed a safety hazard.

Method used

Design a bearing clamp including a support rod, a locking assembly, a connecting rod assembly, and a chuck assembly. The connecting rod assembly moves axially along the support rod, causing the chuck assembly to extend and retract radially, thereby achieving horizontal installation of the bearing and avoiding impact damage to the bearing from the planetary gears.

Benefits of technology

This method enables smooth assembly of planetary gear bearings, avoiding impact damage and safety hazards, and improving assembly efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The application discloses a bearing clamp and relates to the technical field of mechanical equipment.The bearing clamp comprises a supporting rod, a connecting rod assembly and a chuck assembly.The locking assembly is sleeved on the supporting rod so that the locking assembly can move along the axial direction of the supporting rod.The connecting rod assembly is sleeved on the end of the supporting rod, can move along the axial direction of the supporting rod and abuts against the locking assembly.The chuck assembly is connected with the connecting rod assembly along the radial direction of the supporting rod and moves along the radial direction of the supporting rod to abut against or leave the inner hole of the bearing.The bearing clamp is arranged in the above manner, the connecting rod assembly moves along the axial direction of the supporting rod, the chuck assembly is driven to stretch and contract along the radial direction of the supporting rod, the chuck assembly abuts against or leaves the inner hole of the bearing, the installation of the bearing in the horizontal direction is realized, and the impact damage of the planetary wheel to the bearing during the assembly process is avoided.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of mechanical equipment, more particularly, to a bearing clamp. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of wind power gear box technology, most of the bearings of the products are designed as bearings without outer rings. For the assembly mode of two bearings of a planetary gear as shown in the figure, the lower bearing is first placed vertically on a special platform, the planetary gear is assembled into the bearing from top to bottom, the upper bearing is hoisted and vertically assembled into the planetary gear, and the bearing is fixed by a tool, and then the planetary gear device can be hoisted by a special lifting tool. Figure 1 The bearing rollers are fixed by rubber bands in a circle, and after most of the bearing rollers are assembled into the inner hole, the rubber bands need to be cut off.

[0003] In this assembly mode, the planetary gear or the bearing may not be hoisted flat, which may cause the problem of jamming during assembly, especially when the lower bearing is assembled, it is not convenient to check, and the planetary gear is heavy, and when jamming occurs, the bearing may be damaged by impact, and in addition, when the lower bearing is assembled, there is a safety hazard in the process of cutting the rubber band.

[0004] Therefore, how to solve the problem of impact damage to the bearing during the assembly of the planetary gear is a problem that needs to be solved by the technical personnel in the field. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of the present application is to provide a bearing clamp which can realize the installation of the bearing in the horizontal direction to avoid impact damage to the bearing during the assembly of the planetary gear.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides the following technical scheme:

[0007] A bearing clamp comprises:

[0008] A support rod is provided with a locking assembly moving in the axial direction of the support rod, and the locking assembly is sleeved on the support rod;

[0009] A connecting rod assembly is sleeved on the end of the support rod and abuts against the locking assembly, and the connecting rod assembly is arranged to move in the axial direction of the support rod;

[0010] A chuck assembly is connected with the connecting rod assembly in the radial direction of the support rod and moves in the radial direction of the support rod to abut against or leave the inner hole of the bearing.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting rod assembly comprises:

[0012] A fixed block is fixedly sleeved on the end of the support rod;

[0013] The sliding block is sleeved on the periphery of the supporting rod and abuts against the locking assembly, and the sliding block slides along the supporting rod in the axial direction;

[0014] The connecting rod is connected to the fixed block, the sliding block and the chuck assembly in a staggered manner, so that the chuck assembly moves in the radial direction of the supporting rod.

[0015] Preferably, the locking assembly comprises:

[0016] The sleeve bolt is sleeved on the supporting rod in the peripheral direction of the supporting rod.

[0017] The spring has ends abutting against the sleeve bolt and the sliding block, respectively.

[0018] Preferably, three groups of connecting rods are uniformly arranged in the peripheral direction of the supporting rod.

[0019] Preferably, three groups of chuck assemblies are uniformly arranged in the peripheral direction of the supporting rod, and the three groups of chuck assemblies are connected to the three groups of connecting rods in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0020] Preferably, the chuck assembly comprises:

[0021] The chuck is connected to the connecting rod.

[0022] The positioning block is arranged at the head of the chuck.

[0023] The bolt is arranged at the end of the chuck to lock the bearing.

[0024] Preferably, a suspender is arranged on any one of the chucks, and a threaded hole is arranged on the suspender.

[0025] Preferably, a U-shaped groove is arranged on the positioning block.

[0026] Preferably, the end surface of the positioning block abutting against the bearing is a conical surface.

[0027] The bearing clamp provided by the application comprises a supporting rod, a connecting rod assembly and a chuck assembly. Specifically, a locking assembly is sleeved on the supporting rod, so that the locking assembly can move in the axial direction of the supporting rod. The connecting rod assembly is sleeved on the end of the supporting rod and can move in the axial direction of the supporting rod and abut against the locking assembly. The chuck assembly is connected to the connecting rod assembly in the radial direction of the supporting rod and moves in the radial direction of the supporting rod to abut against or leave the inner hole of the bearing. The bearing clamp arranged in the above manner drives the chuck assembly to expand or contract in the radial direction of the supporting rod through the connecting rod assembly moving in the axial direction of the supporting rod, so as to realize the abutment and separation of the chuck assembly to the inner hole of the bearing, thereby realizing the installation of the bearing in the horizontal direction and avoiding the impact damage of the planetary gear to the bearing during the assembly process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the bearing fixture provided by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bearing fixture provided by the present invention in use.

[0031] Figures 1-2 In the accompanying drawings, the reference numerals include:

[0032] 1-Support rod;

[0033] 2-Locking assembly, 21-Collar bolt, 22-Spring;

[0034] 3-Linkage assembly, 31-Fixed block, 32-Sliding block, 33-Linkage;

[0035] 4-Clamping assembly, 41-Clamping, 42-Positioning block, 43-Bolt, 44-Hanging rod. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] The core of this invention is to provide a bearing clamp, in which the connecting rod assembly 3 moves axially along the support rod 1, thereby driving the chuck assembly 4 to extend and retract radially in the support rod 1, so as to realize the contact and separation of the chuck assembly with the bearing inner hole, thereby realizing the horizontal installation of the bearing, so as to avoid the planetary gear causing impact damage to the bearing during the assembly process.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 A bearing clamp includes a support rod 1, a locking assembly 2, a connecting rod assembly 3, and a chuck assembly 4.

[0039] Specifically, the locking assembly 2 is sleeved on the support rod 1 so that the locking assembly 2 can move axially along the support rod 1; the connecting rod assembly 3 is sleeved on the end of the support rod 1, can move axially along the support rod 1, and abuts against the locking assembly 2; the chuck assembly 4 is connected to the connecting rod assembly 3 radially along the support rod 1, and moves radially along the support rod 1 to abut against or move away from the inner hole of the bearing.

[0040] The bearing clamp designed in the above manner moves the connecting rod assembly 3 along the axial direction of the support rod 1, thereby driving the chuck assembly 4 to extend and retract radially in the support rod 1. This enables the chuck assembly 4 to abut against and separate from the bearing inner hole, thus achieving horizontal installation of the bearing and avoiding impact damage to the bearing caused by the planetary gears during assembly.

[0041] In the above embodiment, the linkage assembly 3 includes a fixed block 31, a sliding block 32, and a connecting rod 33. The fixed block 31 is fixedly sleeved on the end of the support rod 1, the sliding block 32 is sleeved on the circumference of the support rod 1 and can slide along the axial direction of the support rod 1, the end face of the sliding block 32 abuts against the locking assembly 2, and the position of the sliding block 32 is fixed by the locking assembly 2. The connecting rod 33 connects the fixed block 31, the sliding block 32, and the clamp assembly 4 so that the sliding block 32 can move along the axial direction of the support rod 1, thereby driving the clamp assembly 4 to move in the radial direction of the support rod 1.

[0042] It should be noted that the movement of the sliding block 32 drives the movement of the connecting rod 33, thereby changing the radial dimension of the chuck assembly 4 along the support rod 1. When the sliding block 32 is pulled backward, it causes the connecting rod 33 to contract radially along the support rod 1, so that the diameter of the cylindrical surface formed by the chuck assembly 4 becomes smaller, allowing the chuck assembly 4 to be inserted into the inner hole of the bearing. Subsequently, the sliding block 32 is pushed forward, causing the connecting rod 33 to extend radially along the support rod 1, so that the diameter of the cylindrical surface formed by the chuck assembly 4 becomes larger, allowing the chuck assembly 4 to be pressed tightly against the inner hole of the bearing.

[0043] In the above case, the locking assembly 2 includes a collar bolt 21 and a spring 22; the collar bolt 21 is sleeved on the support rod 1 along the circumference of the support rod 1, and the end of the spring 22 abuts against the collar bolt 21 and the sliding block 32 respectively.

[0044] It is understandable that the ends of the spring 22 abut against the collar bolt 21 and the sliding block 32 respectively, which can prevent the collar bolt 21 from contacting the chuck assembly 4, thereby preventing the collar bolt 21 from interfering with the chuck assembly 4 and thus affecting the operation of the chuck assembly 4.

[0045] Furthermore, once the sliding block 32 has moved to a certain position, it is locked by the collar bolt 21 and the spring 22 to prevent the sliding block 32 from moving when the chuck assembly 4 is working.

[0046] In real-world applications, the spring 22 can also be replaced with other components, as long as the aforementioned technical effects can be achieved.

[0047] In the above embodiment, three sets of connecting rods 33 are provided, and the three sets of connecting rods 33 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the support rod 1.

[0048] It should be noted that each set of connecting rods 33 is connected to the sliding block 32, the fixed block 31 and the chuck assembly 4. The three sets of connecting rods 33 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the support rod 1 and can move synchronously along the radial direction of the support rod 1, so that the process of the chuck assembly 4 abutting against or leaving the bearing inner hole is more stable.

[0049] Furthermore, three sets of clamp assemblies 4 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the support rod 1, and the three sets of clamp assemblies 4 are connected to the three sets of connecting rods 33 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0050] It is understandable that the clamp assembly 4 is provided in three sets, and the three sets of clamp assemblies 4 are evenly arranged around the support rod 1. One set of clamp assemblies 4 is connected to one set of connecting rods 33.

[0051] Based on the above embodiments, the chuck assembly 4 includes a chuck 41, a positioning block 42, and a bolt 43; the chuck 41 is connected to the connecting rod 33, the positioning block 42 is located at the head of the chuck 41, and the bolt 43 is located at the end of the chuck 41 to lock the bearing.

[0052] It should be noted that loosening the collar bolt 21 and pulling the sliding block 32 backward causes the connecting rod 33 to retract radially along the support rod 1, thereby reducing the diameter of the cylindrical surface formed by the three sets of chuck assemblies 4, so that the chuck assembly 4 can be inserted into the inner hole of the bearing. Then, the sliding block 32 is pushed forward, causing the connecting rod 33 to extend radially along the support rod 1, thereby increasing the diameter of the cylindrical surface formed by the chuck assembly 4. The positioning block 42 abuts against the inner wall of the bearing. The collar bolt 21 is tightened to fix the sliding block 32 in the axial position. The bolt 43 set at the end of the chuck 41 is tightened to abut against the end face of the bearing to fix the bearing.

[0053] In the above embodiments, any one of the clamps 41 is provided with a lifting rod 44, and the lifting rod 44 is provided with a screw hole.

[0054] It is understandable that the lifting is carried out through the screw holes on the lifting rod 44. The lifting rod 44 has screw holes in different positions to balance the lifting. After lifting, hold the support rod 1 and slowly install the bearing by aligning it with the planetary gear hole.

[0055] As a preferred embodiment, the positioning block 42 is provided with a U-shaped groove.

[0056] It should be noted that the positioning block 42 has a U-shaped groove, which can be used to adjust the size of the positioning block 42. If the size of the positioning block 42 is too small, a larger positioning block 42 can be replaced.

[0057] In the above case, the end face of the positioning block 42 that abuts against the bearing is set as a conical surface.

[0058] Understandably, the end face of the positioning block 42 that abuts against the bearing is set as a conical surface, with the small end facing inward. The three positioning blocks 42 form a cone to achieve positioning. The size of the positioning block 42 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the bearing, thereby enabling the bearing to be installed smoothly.

[0059] In summary, the bearing fixture provided by this invention allows for the following steps during planetary gear bearing assembly: the planetary gear is placed horizontally on a platform, the bearing fixture is pressed against the inner hole of the bearing, the bearing fixture is lifted using a tooling, the bearing is leveled and aligned with the planetary gear bearing hole, the first bearing is installed, the bearing fixture is removed, a spacer ring is installed, the second bearing is lifted, leveled and aligned, the bearing fixture is removed, and the bearing is manually pushed in to achieve proper assembly, thus completing the planetary gear bearing assembly.

[0060] Specifically, loosening the collar bolt 21 causes the three sets of connecting rods 33 to automatically retract, reducing the diameter of the cylindrical surface formed by the three clamps 41. This allows them to be inserted into the bearing's inner hole. Pushing the sliding block 32 forward causes the three sets of connecting rods 33 to move synchronously, increasing the diameter of the cylindrical surface formed by the three clamps 41 to secure the bearing's inner hole. The three positioning blocks 42 at the heads of the three clamps 41 form a cone for positioning; their size is slightly smaller than the bearing's diameter, thus facilitating the bearing's smooth installation. Tightening the collar bolt 21 locks the clamps 41 to the bearing. Additionally, tightening the bolts 43 on the end face of the clamps 41 presses the bearing, completely fixing it in place. Lift the bearing by using the screw hole of the lifting rod 44 on one of the chucks 41. After lifting, hold the support rod 1 and slowly insert it into the planetary gear hole. During the bearing installation process, once most of the bearing is inserted into the inner hole of the planetary gear bearing, cut the rubber band on the outer circle of the bearing. After the bearing is installed, loosen the bolt 43 on the chuck 41 and the collar bolt 21 on the support rod 1. The connecting rod 33 will automatically retract, and the cylindrical surface formed by the three chucks 41 will become smaller, allowing it to be removed. When installing the second bearing, due to interference from the middle spacer ring, the bearing cannot be assembled into place in one go. The bearings are already in the inner hole and fixed. After removing the bearing fixture, manually push the bearing inward to assemble it into place.

[0061] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0062] The bearing clamp provided by this invention has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this invention. The descriptions of the embodiments above are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this invention without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A bearing clamp, characterized in that, include: A support rod (1) is provided with a locking assembly (2) that moves along the axial direction of the support rod (1), and the locking assembly (2) is sleeved on the support rod (1). The connecting rod assembly (3) is sleeved on the end of the support rod (1) and abuts against the locking assembly (2). The connecting rod assembly (3) is movably arranged along the axial direction of the support rod (1). The chuck assembly (4) is connected to the connecting rod assembly (3) radially along the support rod (1) and moves radially along the support rod (1) to abut or move away from the inner hole of the bearing; The link assembly (3) includes: A fixing block (31) is fixedly sleeved onto the end of the support rod (1); The sliding block (32) is sleeved on the circumferential direction of the support rod (1) and abuts against the locking assembly (2). The sliding block (32) slides along the axial direction of the support rod (1). The connecting rod (33) is offset to connect the fixed block (31), the sliding block (32) and the clamp assembly (4) so ​​that the clamp assembly (4) can move radially along the support rod (1); The locking assembly (2) includes: A collar bolt (21) is sleeved on the support rod (1) circumferentially. Spring (22), the ends of which abut against the collar bolt (21) and the sliding block (32) respectively. The clamp assembly (4) includes: A chuck (41) is connected to the connecting rod (33). A positioning block (42) is provided at the head of the chuck (41); Bolts (43) are provided at the end of the collet (41) to lock the bearing; Each of the clamps (41) is provided with a lifting rod (44), and the lifting rod (44) is provided with a screw hole.

2. The bearing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod (33) is provided in three sets, and the three sets of connecting rods (33) are evenly arranged along the circumference of the support rod (1).

3. The bearing fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamp assembly (4) is evenly arranged in three sets along the circumference of the support rod (1), and the three sets of clamp assemblies (4) are connected to the three sets of connecting rods (33) in a one-to-one correspondence.

4. The bearing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning block (42) is provided with a U-shaped groove.

5. The bearing fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end face of the positioning block (42) that abuts against the bearing is set as a conical surface.

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