A 3D printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe

Abstract

The application relates to the field of horseshoes, and particularly discloses a 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe, which comprises a U-shaped horseshoe body with elasticity, a fitting sheet fixedly connected to the U-shaped horseshoe body, the inner side of the fitting sheet being attached to the outer circumferential side of a horseshoe, a circular ring fixedly connected to the U-shaped horseshoe body and located on the outer side of the fitting sheet, a metal rope arranged through the circular ring, and a tensioning mechanism used for tightening the metal rope, so that the horseshoe body is deformed, and the fitting sheet tightly wraps the horseshoe. The application guarantees the wear resistance of the horseshoe, and the horseshoe is more portable, easy to put on and take off and replace. The porous titanium alloy can be adjusted in density, size, shape and distribution of the holes, and different filling materials can be added in the hole gaps, so that the overall properties can be changed to adapt to different application scenarios.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of horseshoes, and more particularly to a 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe. Background Technology

[0002] In equestrian sports, ground friction leads to a significant increase in hoof wear. To reduce wear and ensure the horse maintains a firm grip on the ground during maneuvers, equipment such as horseshoes or spikes are typically used. In horse racing, researchers focus on selecting such equipment to optimize horse performance on the track without causing unnecessary injury. However, in horse racing, the quality and distribution of the horse, jockey, and equipment have a significant impact on speed.

[0003] Horses typically require regular horseshoe changes during training and competition, usually every two to four weeks. Therefore, it is necessary to develop and produce more durable horseshoes to reduce the frequency of replacement and minimize the risk of hoof injuries. These horseshoes should also be lightweight and easy to put on and take off. This approach not only positively impacts horse performance but also has a profound influence on ensuring the health and safety of horses. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a 3D printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe that is lightweight, has good wear resistance, and is easy to put on, take off and replace.

[0005] The 3D printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe, comprising:

[0007] The U-shaped horseshoe body is flexible;

[0008] The bonding piece is fixed to the U-shaped horseshoe body, and the inner side of the bonding piece is bonded to the outer periphery of the horseshoe.

[0009] A circular ring is fixed to the U-shaped horseshoe body and is located on the outside of the bonding piece;

[0010] A metal rope is threaded through the circular ring;

[0011] The tensioning mechanism is used to tighten the metal rope, causing the U-shaped horseshoe body to deform, thereby causing the bonding piece to tightly wrap the horseshoe.

[0012] Furthermore, the tensioning mechanism includes a housing and a cylindrical winding column rotatably disposed within the housing. The housing includes a first housing and a second housing disposed opposite to each other, and rope holes for the metal rope to pass through are provided on opposite sides of the housing. Two limiting holes are provided on the circumferential side of the arc surface of the winding column. The metal rope is wound around the winding column and its two ends are respectively fixed in the two limiting holes. The tensioning mechanism also includes a locking component for locking the winding column.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a gear coaxially fixed to one end of the winding column, and a locking tooth is fixed to the inner sidewall of the first housing, the locking tooth being engaged and adapted with the teeth of the gear; a driving assembly is provided inside the housing for driving the winding column to move along its own axial direction, so that the locking tooth is engaged with or disengaged from the teeth of the gear.

[0014] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a rotating shaft coaxially fixed to the winding column, and a cylindrical knob fixed to the end of the rotating shaft, the knob passing through the second housing; the first housing is provided with an elastic component for driving the winding column to move towards the second housing along its own axial direction.

[0015] Furthermore, the elastic component includes an elastic element for driving the winding column to move toward the second housing, and a guide element for guiding the winding column to move along its own axial direction.

[0016] Furthermore, the guide member is a guide post fixed to the inner bottom wall of the first housing, and the end of the winding post is provided with a circular hole for accommodating the guide post; the elastic member is a compression spring sleeved on the guide post, and the two ends of the compression spring abut against the inner bottom wall of the first housing and the winding post, respectively.

[0017] Furthermore, a limiting ring is coaxially fixed to the middle of the winding column. When the driving assembly drives the winding column to move along its own axial direction, causing the locking tooth to disengage from the gear tooth, the limiting ring abuts against the locking tooth.

[0018] Furthermore, the length of the knob protruding from the second housing in the non-driven state is greater than the axial distance from the limiting ring to the retaining tooth, which helps to prevent the knob from being completely pressed into the second housing and thus unable to rotate.

[0019] Furthermore, the side of the first housing that is in close contact with the horseshoe is curved, which helps the horseshoe fit the horseshoe better.

[0020] Furthermore, the horseshoes are all made of 3D-printed porous titanium alloy. 3D-printed porous titanium alloy is lighter than solid titanium alloy while still meeting strength and wear resistance requirements. Moreover, the overall properties of porous titanium alloy can be altered by adjusting the density, size, shape, and distribution of the pores, as well as by adding different filling materials to the pore gaps, to adapt to the needs of different scenarios. Using 3D-printed porous titanium alloy also simplifies material control and makes filling the pores easier.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0022] This invention uses porous titanium alloy to manufacture the U-shaped horseshoe body and tensioning mechanism, ensuring wear resistance while being lighter, easier to put on and take off, and easier to replace. The porous titanium alloy can be modified in terms of overall properties to adapt to different application scenarios by adjusting the density, size, shape, and distribution of the holes, as well as by adding different filling materials to the gaps between the holes. This not only has a positive significance for improving the athletic performance of horses, but also has a profound impact on ensuring the health and safety of horses. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the tensioning mechanism in this invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the tensioning mechanism in this invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of a partial structure of the tensioning mechanism in this invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the porous titanium alloy provided by the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals: 1. U-shaped horseshoe body; 2. Adhesive piece; 3. Ring; 4. Tensioning mechanism; 5. Metal rope; 6. First housing; 7. Second housing; 8. Gear; 9. Knob; 10. Limiting hole; 11. Clamping tooth; 12. Compression spring; 13. Limiting ring; 14. Winding post; 15. Rope hole; 16. Guide post. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0030] This application discloses a 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe. (See also...) Figure 1The horseshoe includes a U-shaped horseshoe body 1 with elasticity, a bonding piece 2 fixed to the U-shaped horseshoe body 1, and the inner side of the bonding piece 2 bonded to the outer circumference of the horseshoe; a ring 3 fixed to the U-shaped horseshoe body 1 and located outside the bonding piece 2; a metal rope 5 passing through the ring 3; and a tensioning mechanism 4 used to tighten the metal rope 5, causing the U-shaped horseshoe body 1 to deform, thereby causing the bonding piece 2 to tightly wrap the horseshoe.

[0031] Reference Figure 2 The tensioning mechanism 4 includes a housing and a cylindrical winding column 14 rotatably disposed within the housing. The housing includes a first housing 6 and a second housing 7 arranged opposite to each other. Rope holes 15 are provided on opposite sides of the housing for the metal rope 5 to pass through. Two limiting holes 10 are provided on the circumferential side of the arc surface of the winding column 14. The metal rope 5 is wound around the winding column 14 and both ends of the metal rope 5 are respectively fixed in the two limiting holes 10. The two ends of the metal rope 5 are wound in opposite directions on the winding column 14. Specifically, one end of the metal rope 5 can be wound around the upper surface of the winding column 14 and fixed in one of the limiting holes 10, and the other end of the metal rope 5 can be wound around the lower surface of the winding column 14 and fixed in the other limiting hole 10. The tensioning mechanism 4 also includes a locking component for locking the winding column 14.

[0032] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The locking component includes a gear 8 coaxially fixed to one end of the winding column 14. The inner sidewall of the first housing 6 is fixed with a locking tooth 11. In this embodiment, multiple locking teeth 11 are provided, and multiple locking teeth 11 are engaged and adapted with the teeth of the gear 8. A driving component is provided inside the housing to drive the winding column 14 to move along its own axial direction, so that the locking teeth 11 are engaged or disengaged from the teeth of the gear 8.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The drive assembly includes a rotating shaft (not shown in the figure) coaxially fixed to the winding column 14, and a cylindrical knob 9 fixed to the end of the rotating shaft. The knob 9 passes through the second housing 7. An elastic component for driving the winding column 14 to move closer to the second housing 7 along its own axial direction is provided inside the first housing 6.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The elastic component includes an elastic element for driving the winding column 14 to move in the direction of the second housing 7, and a guide element for guiding the movement of the winding column 14 along its own axial direction.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4The guide is a guide post 16 fixed to the bottom wall of the first housing 6, and the end of the winding post 14 is provided with a round hole for accommodating the guide post 16; the elastic element is a compression spring 12 sleeved on the guide post 16, and the two ends of the compression spring 12 abut against the bottom wall of the first housing 6 and the winding post 14 respectively.

[0036] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 A limiting ring 13 is coaxially fixed to the middle of the winding column 14. When the driving component drives the winding column 14 to move along its own axis, causing the locking tooth 11 to disengage from the tooth of the gear 8, the limiting ring 13 abuts against the locking tooth 11.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 When the knob 9 is not driven, the length of the protrusion of the second housing 7 is greater than the axial distance from the limiting ring 13 to the locking tooth 11, which helps to prevent the knob 9 from being completely pressed into the second housing 7 and thus unable to rotate.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The side of the first housing 6 that is in close contact with the horseshoe is curved, which helps the horseshoe fit the horseshoe better.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5 The horseshoes are all made of 3D-printed porous titanium alloy. Compared with solid titanium alloy, 3D-printed porous titanium alloy is lighter and can still meet the requirements of strength and wear resistance. At the same time, the overall properties of porous titanium alloy can be changed by adjusting the density, size, shape, and distribution of the pores, as well as by adding different filling materials to the gaps between the pores, to adapt to the needs of different scenarios. Furthermore, using 3D printing porous titanium alloy makes it easier to control the manufacturing process and to fill the pores with materials.

[0040] When using this invention, first thread the metal rope 5 through the ring 3 on the U-shaped horseshoe body 1, then insert it into the rope hole 15 in the tensioning mechanism 4, fix the metal rope 5 in the limiting hole 10, fix the first housing 6 and the second housing 7 with screws, and then thread the horseshoe onto the horseshoe.

[0041] When it is necessary to tighten the metal rope 5, press the knob 9 with external force. The external force overcomes the deformation force of the compression spring 12, causing the winding column 14 to move along its own axis within the housing. This causes the locking teeth 11 to disengage from the teeth of the gear 8, allowing the winding column 14 to rotate freely. Then, rotate the knob 9 to make the winding column 14 rotate within the housing, causing the two ends of the metal rope 5 to move in opposite directions, tightening the metal rope 5 and deforming the U-shaped horseshoe body 1. This causes the fitting piece 2 to wrap tightly around the horseshoe, thus fixing the horseshoe to the horseshoe.

[0042] Furthermore, when the operator presses the knob 9 so that the locking tooth 11 is completely disengaged from the teeth of the gear 8, the limiting ring 13 abuts against the locking tooth 11, thereby limiting the axial movement of the winding column 14; at this time, the operator feels that the knob 9 has been pressed in place and can then rotate the knob 9.

[0043] To secure the taut metal rope 5, the knob 9 is loosened. The winding post 14 moves toward the second housing 7 under the deformation force of the compression spring 12. The guide post 16 guides the movement of the winding post 14. At this time, the locking teeth 11 are engaged with the teeth of the gear 8, and the winding post 14 is locked and cannot rotate, thus keeping the metal rope 5 taut and improving the stability of the horseshoe on the horseshoe.

[0044] When it is necessary to remove the horseshoe from the hoof, press the knob 9 with external force to release the lock of the winding post 14, and then turn the knob 9 in the opposite direction to loosen the taut metal rope 5. The U-shaped horseshoe body 1 deforms under its own elasticity, thereby separating the bonding piece 2 from the hoof, making it easy to remove the horseshoe from the hoof and realizing convenient putting on, taking off and replacing the horseshoe.

[0045] This invention uses porous titanium alloy to manufacture the U-shaped horseshoe body 1 and the tensioning mechanism, ensuring wear resistance while being lighter, easier to put on and take off, and easier to replace. The porous titanium alloy can be modified to adapt to different application scenarios by adjusting the density, size, shape, and distribution of the holes, as well as by adding different filling materials to the gaps between the holes. This not only has a positive effect on improving the athletic performance of horses, but also has a profound impact on ensuring the health and safety of horses.

[0046] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe, characterized in that: include The U-shaped horseshoe body is flexible; The bonding piece is fixed to the U-shaped horseshoe body, and the inner side of the bonding piece is bonded to the outer periphery of the horseshoe. A circular ring is fixed to the U-shaped horseshoe body and is located on the outside of the bonding piece; A metal rope is threaded through the circular ring; The tensioning mechanism is used to tighten the metal rope, causing the U-shaped horseshoe body to deform, thereby causing the bonding piece to tightly wrap the horseshoe. The tensioning mechanism includes a housing and a cylindrical winding column rotatably disposed within the housing. The housing includes a first housing and a second housing arranged opposite to each other, with rope holes for the metal rope to pass through on opposite sides of the housing. The winding column has two limiting holes on its arc-shaped circumference. The metal rope is wound around the winding column, and both ends of the metal rope are respectively fixed in the two limiting holes. The tensioning mechanism also includes a locking component for locking the winding column. The locking assembly includes a gear coaxially fixed to one end of the winding column, and a locking tooth is fixed to the inner sidewall of the first housing, the locking tooth being engaged and adapted with the teeth of the gear; a driving assembly is provided inside the housing for driving the winding column to move along its own axial direction, so that the locking tooth is engaged with or disengaged from the teeth of the gear.

2. A 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a rotating shaft coaxially fixed to the winding column, and a cylindrical knob fixed to the end of the rotating shaft, the knob passing through the second housing; the first housing is provided with an elastic component for driving the winding column to move towards the second housing along its own axial direction.

3. A 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic component includes an elastic element for driving the winding column to move toward the second housing, and a guide element for guiding the winding column to move along its own axial direction.

4. A 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide is a guide post fixed to the inner bottom wall of the first housing, and the end of the winding post is provided with a circular hole for accommodating the guide post; the elastic element is a compression spring sleeved on the guide post, and the two ends of the compression spring abut against the inner bottom wall of the first housing and the winding post, respectively.

5. A 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting ring is coaxially fixed to the middle of the winding column. When the driving assembly drives the winding column to move along its own axial direction, causing the locking tooth to disengage from the tooth of the gear, the limiting ring abuts against the locking tooth.

6. A 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the knob is not driven, the length of the protrusion from the second housing is greater than the axial distance from the limiting ring to the retaining tooth.

7. A 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side of the first shell that is in close contact with the horseshoe is curved.

8. A 3D-printed porous titanium alloy horseshoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horseshoes are all made of 3D-printed porous titanium alloy.

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