Planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device

Abstract

This invention discloses a planar omnidirectional rolling ultra-low friction support device, relating to the field of chemical pipeline support technology. The device includes a first mounting frame and a rolling support mechanism. A second mounting frame is horizontally positioned at the top center of the first mounting frame. A first support block is mounted on the upper end of the second mounting frame, and a support bracket is mounted on the upper end of the first support block. The rolling support mechanism is located at the lower end of the second mounting frame for rolling support. Compared to traditional ball bearing seats, this invention does not restrict the rolling balls, allowing them to roll simultaneously at the upper end of the support platform and the lower end of the second mounting frame. There is no sliding friction on the sidewalls of the rolling balls, effectively reducing friction during the movement of the second mounting frame. This invention utilizes the principle of like poles repelling and unlike poles attracting to reposition the rolling balls located at the edge of the support platform back to the center position at the upper end of the support platform, ensuring the rolling efficiency of the rolling balls.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of chemical pipeline support technology, specifically a planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device. Background Technology

[0002] In the petrochemical, power, and other fields, pipe supports are used to support pipelines and equipment. Many high-temperature pipelines used to transport gases or liquids experience significant internal temperature variations. According to the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, the pipeline deforms with temperature changes, generating stress. Since the pipeline is not a straight pipe, the direction of displacement caused by stress is uncertain; it could be axial or radial displacement. Current methods use pipe supports with friction pairs to reduce the uncertain displacement stress on high-temperature pipelines. The friction pair reduces the frictional force generated by pipeline movement by sliding between a PTFE plate and a mirror-finished stainless steel plate. The disadvantage of this type of pipe support is that the friction between the PTFE plate and the mirror-finished stainless steel plate is sliding friction, resulting in a high coefficient of friction, and the frictional force increases with the load.

[0003] Some chemical pipeline support devices reduce friction by setting ball bearing seats. However, the balls inside the ball bearing seats will still rub against the inner wall of the housing. This cannot completely replace sliding friction with rolling friction, which is inconvenient for users.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, an improved planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device is now designed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device includes a first mounting frame and a rolling support mechanism. A second mounting frame is horizontally arranged at the top center of the first mounting frame. A first support block is installed at the upper end of the second mounting frame. A support bracket for supporting chemical pipelines is installed at the upper end of the first support block.

[0008] The rolling support mechanism is located at the lower end of the second mounting frame and is used to provide rolling support for the second mounting frame, thereby reducing the friction when the second mounting frame moves.

[0009] As a further aspect of the present invention: the rolling support mechanism includes a plurality of support frames, the support frames are horizontally arranged below the second mounting frame, a support column is vertically installed at the center of the bottom of the support frame, a support platform is horizontally installed at the upper end of the support column, a rolling ball is rolled on the upper end of the support platform, the upper end of the rolling ball is in close contact with the lower end of the second mounting frame, and a detection component is provided inside the support frame for detecting whether the rolling ball is located on the upper end of the support platform near the inner wall of the support frame.

[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the detection component includes a movable ring, which is disposed between the support platform and the support frame. The side wall of the movable ring is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support frame, and the inner wall of the movable ring is slidably connected to the side wall of the support platform. An inclined surface is provided on the upper end of the movable ring near the support platform to facilitate the rolling ball pressing the movable ring. A pressure sensor is installed at the bottom of the support frame, and the lower end of the movable ring is in close contact with the detection end of the pressure sensor. A reset component is provided at the lower end of the support frame for moving the support frame to reset the rolling ball to the center position at the upper end of the support platform.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the reset assembly includes a third magnet, which is installed at the center of the upper end of the support platform; a first magnet is installed on the inclined surface of the moving ring; a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the side wall of the rolling ball; a second magnet is installed inside the mounting holes; the polarity of the end of the second magnet away from the center of the rolling ball is different from the polarity of the upper end of the third magnet; the polarity of the end of the second magnet away from the center of the rolling ball is the same as the polarity of the end of the first magnet away from the moving ring; a threaded column for driving the support frame away from the second mounting frame is vertically installed at the lower end of the support frame; an internally threaded rotating cylinder is rotatably connected to the side wall of the threaded column via a thread; a rotating seat is rotatably connected to the lower end of the internally threaded rotating cylinder; the rotating seat is installed at the bottom of the first mounting frame; and a drive assembly for driving the entire row of internally threaded rotating cylinders is installed at the bottom of the first mounting frame.

[0012] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the drive assembly includes a motor, the motor is mounted at the bottom of a first mounting frame at one end of a row of internally threaded rotating cylinders, a first sprocket is mounted at the output end of the motor, a second sprocket is mounted on the side wall of the internally threaded rotating cylinders, and a chain for driving the first sprocket to rotate the second sprocket is sleeved on the side wall of the second sprocket and the first sprocket in the same row, and a controller for receiving signals from a pressure sensor and controlling the motor is mounted on the side wall of the first mounting frame.

[0013] As a further aspect of the present invention: a plurality of springs for cushioning the second mounting frame are installed on the side wall of the second mounting frame, and the end of the spring away from the second mounting frame is installed on the upper end of the inner wall of the first mounting frame.

[0014] As a further aspect of the present invention: a plurality of balls are installed on the inner wall of the rotating seat to facilitate the rotation of the internally threaded rotating cylinder.

[0015] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a limiting rod is vertically installed at the lower end of the side wall of the support frame, a limiting sleeve is slidably sleeved on the side wall of the limiting rod, and the lower end of the limiting sleeve is installed at the bottom of the first mounting frame.

[0016] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a second support block for supporting the support platform is installed on the upper end of the side wall of the support column, and the upper end of the second support block is installed on the lower end of the support platform.

[0017] As a further aspect of the present invention: reinforcing ribs for improving the structural strength of the internal thread rotating cylinder are installed on the side wall of the internal thread rotating cylinder.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] 1. Compared with traditional ball bearing seats, this invention does not restrict the ball bearing, allowing the ball bearing to roll simultaneously at the upper end of the support platform and the lower end of the second mounting frame. There is no sliding friction on the side wall of the ball bearing, which can effectively reduce the friction force when the second mounting frame moves, making it easier for users to use.

[0020] 2. Compared with the prior art, the present invention utilizes the principle of like poles repelling and unlike poles attracting to reposition the rolling ball located at the edge of the support platform to the center of the upper part of the support platform, ensuring the rolling efficiency of the rolling ball. At the same time, by controlling the single row of support frames, the invention can control only the row of support frames that need to be reset when the rolling ball is reset, avoiding the second mounting frame from lacking support and causing the second mounting frame and chemical pipeline to move, thus protecting the chemical pipeline. It also facilitates the maintenance of the rolling ball and support frame by the staff and is convenient for the user. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rolling support mechanism in this invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rolling ball in this invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the driving component in this invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the detection component in this invention.

[0026] The components are as follows: 1. First mounting frame; 2. Support bracket; 3. First support block; 4. Second mounting frame; 5. Spring; 6. Controller; 7. Support frame; 8. Ball bearing; 9. Support platform; 10. Moving ring; 11. First magnet; 12. Internal threaded rotating cylinder; 13. Rotating seat; 14. Chain; 15. Motor; 16. First sprocket; 17. Second sprocket; 18. Threaded column; 19. Ball bearing; 20. Second magnet; 21. Support column; 22. Third magnet; 23. Pressure sensor; 24. Second support block; 25. Mounting hole; 26. Limiting rod; 27. Limiting cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] Please see Figures 1-5 In this embodiment of the invention, the planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device includes a first mounting frame 1 and a rolling support mechanism. A second mounting frame 4 is horizontally arranged at the top center of the first mounting frame 1. A first support block 3 is installed at the upper end of the second mounting frame 4. A support bracket 2 for supporting chemical pipelines is installed at the upper end of the first support block 3. A plurality of springs 5 ​​for buffering the second mounting frame 4 are installed on the side wall of the second mounting frame 4. The end of the spring 5 away from the second mounting frame 4 is installed on the upper end of the inner wall of the first mounting frame 1.

[0029] The rolling support mechanism is located at the lower end of the second mounting frame 4 and is used to provide rolling support for the second mounting frame 4, thereby reducing the friction when the second mounting frame 4 moves.

[0030] The rolling support mechanism includes several support frames 7, which are horizontally arranged below the second mounting frame 4. A support column 21 is vertically installed at the bottom center of the support frame 7. A support platform 9 is horizontally installed at the upper end of the support column 21. A ball 8 is rolled on the upper end of the support platform 9. The upper end of the ball 8 is close to the lower end of the second mounting frame 4. A second support block 24 for supporting the support platform 9 is installed on the upper side wall of the support column 21. The upper end of the second support block 24 is installed at the lower end of the support platform 9. A detection component is provided inside the support frame 7 to detect whether the ball 8 is located on the upper end of the support platform 9 near the inner wall of the support frame 7.

[0031] Compared with traditional ball bearing seats, the ball bearing 8 is not restricted, allowing it to roll simultaneously on the upper end of the support platform 9 and the lower end of the second mounting frame 4. There is no sliding friction on the side wall of the ball bearing 8, which effectively reduces the friction when the second mounting frame 4 moves, making it easier for users to use.

[0032] The detection assembly includes a movable ring 10, which is disposed between the support platform 9 and the support frame 7. The side wall of the movable ring 10 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support frame 7, and the inner wall of the movable ring 10 is slidably connected to the side wall of the support platform 9. The upper end of the movable ring 10 near the support platform 9 is provided with an inclined surface to facilitate the ball 8 to squeeze the movable ring 10. A pressure sensor 23 is installed at the bottom of the support frame 7, and the lower end of the movable ring 10 is in close contact with the detection end of the pressure sensor 23. The lower end of the support frame 7 is provided with a reset assembly for moving the support frame 7 to reset the ball 8 to the center position of the upper end of the support platform 9.

[0033] The reset assembly includes a third magnet 22, which is mounted at the center of the upper end of the support platform 9. A first magnet 11 is mounted on the inclined surface of the moving ring 10. Several mounting holes 25 are provided on the side wall of the ball 8. A second magnet 20 is installed inside the mounting holes 25. The polarity of the end of the second magnet 20 away from the center of the ball 8 is different from the polarity of the upper end of the third magnet 22. The polarity of the end of the second magnet 20 away from the center of the ball 8 is the same as the polarity of the end of the first magnet 11 away from the moving ring 10. A thread for moving the support frame 7 away from the second mounting frame 4 is vertically mounted on the lower end of the support frame 7. The threaded column 18 has an internally threaded rotating cylinder 12 rotatably connected to its side wall via a thread. The lower end of the internally threaded rotating cylinder 12 is rotatably connected to a rotating seat 13. The rotating seat 13 is installed at the bottom of the first mounting frame 1. Several balls 19 are installed on the inner wall of the rotating seat 13 to facilitate the rotation of the internally threaded rotating cylinder 12. A limit rod 26 is vertically installed at the lower end of the side wall of the support frame 7. A limit sleeve 27 is slidably sleeved on the side wall of the limit rod 26. The lower end of the limit sleeve 27 is installed at the bottom of the first mounting frame 1. A drive assembly for driving the entire row of internally threaded rotating cylinders 12 is installed at the bottom of the first mounting frame 1.

[0034] The drive assembly includes a motor 15, which is mounted on the bottom of a first mounting frame 1 at one end of a row of internally threaded rotating cylinders 12. A first sprocket 16 is mounted on the output end of the motor 15. A second sprocket 17 is mounted on the side wall of the internally threaded rotating cylinder 12. A chain 14 is fitted on the side walls of the second sprocket 17 and the first sprocket 16 in the same row to drive the second sprocket 17 to rotate. A controller 6 is mounted on the side wall of the first mounting frame 1 to receive signals from the pressure sensor 23 and control the motor 15.

[0035] Compared with existing technologies, by utilizing the principle of like poles repelling and unlike poles attracting, the rolling ball 8 located at the edge of the support platform 9 can be reset and moved to the center of the upper end of the support platform 9, ensuring the rolling efficiency of the rolling ball 8. At the same time, by controlling the single row of support frames 7, when the rolling ball 8 is reset, only the row of support frames 7 that needs to be reset can be controlled, avoiding the second mounting frame 4 from lacking support, which would cause the second mounting frame 4 and the chemical pipeline to move, thus protecting the chemical pipeline. It also facilitates the maintenance of the rolling ball 8 and the support frame 7 by the staff and is convenient for the user.

[0036] The working principle of the planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device is as follows: When the chemical pipeline is displaced due to temperature changes, the chemical pipeline will drive the support bracket 2 to move, the support bracket 2 will drive the first support block 3 to move, the first support block 3 will drive the second mounting frame 4 to move, and the second mounting frame 4 will drive the ball 8 to roll. The ball 8 rolls along the upper end of the support platform 9 to achieve stable support for the chemical pipeline.

[0037] When the ball 8 rolls and presses against the inclined surface of the moving ring 10, the moving ring 10 is compressed and moves downward. The moving ring 10 presses against the pressure sensor 23, and the pressure sensor 23 sends a signal to the controller 6. The controller 6 controls the corresponding motor 15 to start. The output end of the motor 15 drives the first sprocket 16 to rotate. The first sprocket 16 drives the chain 14 to rotate. The chain 14 drives the second sprocket 17 to rotate. The second sprocket 17 drives the internal thread rotating cylinder 12 to rotate. Under the action of the thread, the internal thread rotating cylinder 12 drives the threaded column 18 to move downward. The threaded column 18 drives the support frame 7 to move downward, thereby moving the ball 8 away from the second mounting frame 4.

[0038] Simultaneously, due to the repulsion of like poles and the attraction of unlike poles, the first magnet 11 and the second magnet 20 repel each other, while the third magnet 22 and the second magnet 20 attract each other. This causes the rolling ball 8 to move to the center position at the upper end of the support platform 9. After a period of time, the motor 15 is started. The output end of the motor 15 drives the first sprocket 16 to rotate. The first sprocket 16 drives the chain 14 to rotate. The chain 14 drives the second sprocket 17 to rotate. The second sprocket 17 drives the internal thread rotating cylinder 12 to rotate. Under the action of the thread, the internal thread rotating cylinder 12 drives the threaded column 18 to move upward. The threaded column 18 drives the support frame 7 to move upward, thereby causing the rolling ball 8 to re-adhere tightly to the lower end of the second mounting frame 4, facilitating the re-movement of the second mounting frame 4.

[0039] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention.

Claims

1. A planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device, comprising a first mounting frame (1) and a rolling support mechanism, characterized in that, A second mounting frame (4) is horizontally arranged at the top center of the first mounting frame (1). A first support block (3) is installed at the upper end of the second mounting frame (4). A support bracket (2) for supporting chemical pipelines is installed at the upper end of the first support block (3). The rolling support mechanism is arranged at the lower end of the second mounting frame (4) for rolling support of the second mounting frame (4) and reducing the friction when the second mounting frame (4) moves. The rolling support mechanism includes several support frames (7). The support frames (7) are horizontally arranged below the second mounting frame (4). A support column (21) is vertically installed at the center of the bottom of the support frame (7). A support platform (9) is horizontally installed at the upper end of the support column (21). A ball (8) is rolled on the upper end of the support platform (9). The upper end of the ball (8) is close to the lower end of the second mounting frame (4). The support frame (7) is equipped with a detection component for detecting whether the ball (8) is located on the upper end of the support platform (9) near the inner wall of the support frame (7). The detection component includes a movable ring (10), which is disposed between the support platform (9) and the support frame (7). The side wall of the movable ring (10) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support frame (7), and the inner wall of the movable ring (10) is slidably connected to the side wall of the support platform (9). The upper end of the movable ring (10) near the support platform (9) is provided with an inclined surface that facilitates the ball (8) to squeeze the movable ring (10). A pressure sensor (23) is installed at the bottom of the support frame (7). The lower end of the movable ring (10) is in close contact with the detection end of the pressure sensor (23). The lower end of the support frame (7) is provided with a reset component for moving the support frame (7) to reset the ball (8) to the center position of the upper end of the support platform (9). The reset assembly includes a third magnet (22), which is mounted at the center of the upper end of the support platform (9). A first magnet (11) is mounted on the inclined surface of the moving ring (10). Several mounting holes (25) are provided on the side wall of the ball (8). A second magnet (20) is installed inside the mounting holes (25). The polarity of the end of the second magnet (20) away from the center of the ball (8) is different from the polarity of the upper end of the third magnet (22). The polarity of the end of the second magnet (20) away from the center of the ball (8) is the same as that of the first magnet. (11) The polarity of the end away from the moving ring (10) is the same. The lower end of the support frame (7) is vertically installed with a threaded column (18) for driving the support frame (7) away from the second mounting frame (4). The side wall of the threaded column (18) is connected to an internal threaded rotating cylinder (12) by a threaded rotation. The lower end of the internal threaded rotating cylinder (12) is rotatably connected to a rotating seat (13). The rotating seat (13) is installed at the bottom of the first mounting frame (1). The bottom of the first mounting frame (1) is installed with a drive assembly for driving the entire row of internal threaded rotating cylinders (12). The drive assembly includes a motor (15), which is mounted on the bottom of a first mounting frame (1) at one end of a row of internally threaded rotating cylinders (12). A first sprocket (16) is mounted on the output end of the motor (15). A second sprocket (17) is mounted on the side wall of the internally threaded rotating cylinder (12). A chain (14) for driving the second sprocket (17) to rotate is fitted on the side wall of the second sprocket (17) and the first sprocket (16) in the same row. A controller (6) for receiving signals from a pressure sensor (23) and controlling the motor (15) is mounted on the side wall of the first mounting frame (1).

2. The planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of springs (5) for cushioning the second mounting frame (4) are installed on the side wall of the second mounting frame (4), and the end of the spring (5) away from the second mounting frame (4) is installed on the upper end of the inner wall of the first mounting frame (1).

3. The planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the rotating seat (13) is equipped with several balls (19) to facilitate the rotation of the internal thread rotating cylinder (12).

4. The planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting rod (26) is vertically installed at the lower end of the side wall of the support frame (7), and a limiting sleeve (27) is slidably sleeved on the side wall of the limiting rod (26). The lower end of the limiting sleeve (27) is installed at the bottom of the first mounting frame (1).

5. The planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the side wall of the support column (21) is equipped with a second support block (24) for supporting the support platform (9), and the upper end of the second support block (24) is installed at the lower end of the support platform (9).

6. The planar universal rolling ultra-low friction support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The internal thread rotating cylinder (12) is equipped with reinforcing ribs on its side wall to improve the structural strength of the internal thread rotating cylinder (12).

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