Double-gap detector and use method thereof

By designing a gap doubling tester and utilizing a dial indicator and a magnetic base, the problems of poor accuracy and cumbersome installation in traditional gap doubling tests have been solved, achieving high-precision and convenient gap doubling measurement.

CN121025928APending Publication Date: 2025-11-28QINGDAO PANDE KAIRUI EQUIP MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511434120.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-09
Publication Date
2025-11-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional gap doubling detection methods suffer from poor accuracy, cumbersome installation, inconvenient operation, and limited application.

Method used

A gap measuring instrument was designed, including a testing mechanism, an installation mechanism, and a tested mechanism. It uses a dial indicator, a testing steel ball, and a magnetic base to calculate the gap value using the formula X/5, achieving convenient installation and high-precision measurement.

Benefits of technology

It achieves convenient installation and high-precision gap measurement, has a wide range of applications, is easy to operate, and has an accuracy of up to four decimal places.

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Abstract

The invention provides a double-gap detector and a use method thereof, relates to the technical field of double-gap detectors, and aims to solve the problems of poor precision and inconvenience in operation due to the fact that traditional double-gap measurement is performed by a feeler gauge measurement method or a dial indicator measurement method and the like. A dial indicator is arranged in the clamping groove; a detection steel ball is arranged on the dial indicator; the side edge of the detection rod is provided with a detection end. And the detection end is contacted with the detection steel ball. The detection piece is installed on the driving assembly through the fixed end and the puller nut, the gauge stand is arranged on the side edge of the installation piece and is made of a magnetic material, and therefore the gauge stand is completely attached and fixed to the non-shaking position of the installation piece, the detection steel ball of the dial gauge is attached to the detection end of the detection rod, the detection rod is pushed to the clamping stagnation position, and the detection piece is clamped. The dial gauge is adjusted to have a certain pre-pressing amount, the dial plate is shifted to return to zero, the detection rod is pulled to the clamping stagnation position in the other direction, the stroke of the dial gauge is observed and recorded, and the multiple gap value is obtained through the formula X / 5.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of gap measuring instruments, and more specifically, relates to a gap measuring instrument and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] "Clearance multiple" refers to a multiple clearance measurement method used to detect the cumulative error accuracy of gear drives, belt drives, chain drives, etc. It consists of a fixed end, a measuring rod, a measuring end, and a dial indicator, and is an instrument capable of measuring, analyzing, or comparing clearance with a standard clearance in a multiple relationship. Current technology has revealed that traditional methods for measuring clearance multiples typically involve feeler gauge measurements or dial indicator measurements, which are inaccurate, cumbersome to install, inconvenient to operate, and have significant limitations in application. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a gap measuring instrument and its usage method, which solves the problems that traditional gap measurement methods, such as feeler gauge measurement or dial indicator measurement, have poor accuracy, are cumbersome to install, inconvenient to operate, and have significant limitations in use.

[0004] The present invention provides a gap detection instrument and its method of use, which are achieved by the following specific technical means: A gap detector and its method of use, comprising a detection mechanism, an installation mechanism, and a device to be tested; The testing mechanism is connected to the installation mechanism; the testing mechanism is installed on the tested mechanism; the installation mechanism is installed on the tested mechanism. The testing mechanism includes: a main body, on which a chuck is provided; a clamping groove is provided on the chuck; a dial indicator is provided inside the clamping groove; and a testing steel ball is provided on the dial indicator. The installation mechanism includes: a detection rod, on the side of which a detection end is provided; the detection end is in contact with the detection steel ball.

[0005] Furthermore, the detection mechanism also includes an adjustment knob and a base; The adjustment knob is located on the main body; the dial base is located on the main body; the dial base is made of magnetic material.

[0006] Furthermore, the chuck is made of an elastic material; the inner wall of the chuck groove is provided with anti-slip texture; the detection steel ball is slidably disposed inside the dial indicator; the detection steel ball is connected to the dial indicator by a spring; and a pointer is rotatably disposed on the dial indicator.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting mechanism also includes: a fixed end; The fixed end is located on one side of the detection rod; a hole is provided on the fixed end.

[0008] Furthermore, the tested mechanism includes: mounting components and a transmission assembly; The mounting component has a gauge base on its side; a transmission assembly is mounted inside the mounting component via a motor output shaft; the transmission assembly is located inside a hole on the fixed end.

[0009] Furthermore, the tested mechanism also includes: a driving gear, a driven gear, and a tightening nut; The driving gear is fixedly mounted on the transmission assembly; the driven gear is mounted inside the mounting component; the driven gear meshes with the driving gear; the tightening nut is located at the bottom of the transmission assembly; the tightening nut is located at the bottom of the fixed end.

[0010] This invention discloses a gap-dodging detector and its method of use, comprising the following steps: 1) When using, fix the test rod to the input end of the entire transmission assembly through the fixed end, and fix the output end of the transmission assembly through the tightening nut to fix the position of the test rod. Install the dial indicator, install the dial indicator inside the clamping groove, and fix the base to the mounting part in a no-wobbling position. Attach the test ball of the dial indicator to the test end of the test rod, push the test rod to the stuck position, adjust the dial indicator to a certain preload (0.1-0.2mm), turn the dial to zero, and then pull the test rod to the stuck position in the other direction. Observe and record the stroke of the dial indicator. 2) The calculation method of the gap is based on a large amount of calculation data. The value of the dial indicator in mm is 5 times the gap in °. The accuracy can be calculated to four decimal places after the gap in °. That is, the value detected by the dial indicator is X. The value of the gap can be obtained by the formula X / 5.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. In this device, a detection component is installed on the drive assembly via a fixed end and a tightening nut. The main body is mounted on the side of the mounting component via a dial indicator base, which is made of magnetic material. This ensures a secure and stable fit to the mounting component, making installation more convenient and applicable to a wider range of applications. By attaching the dial indicator's detection ball to the detection end of the detection rod, pushing the rod to the locking position, and adjusting the dial indicator to a preload (0.1-0.2mm), the dial is zeroed. At this point, the detection rod is pulled to the locking position in another direction. The travel of the dial indicator is observed and recorded, and the clearance value is obtained using the formula X / 5. This allows for convenient measurement of the gear clearance. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a bottom-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a side view structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows: 1. Testing mechanism; 101. Main body; 102. Adjusting knob; 103. Gauge base; 104. Chuck; 105. Grip groove; 106. Dial indicator; 107. Testing steel ball; 2. Mounting mechanism; 201. Testing rod; 202. Fixed end; 203. Testing end; 3. Mechanism under test; 301. Mounting component; 302. Transmission assembly; 303. Driving gear; 304. Driven gear; 305. Tightening nut. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0019] Example: As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 As shown: This invention provides a gap detector and its method of use, comprising a detection mechanism 1, a mounting mechanism 2, and a device to be detected 3; The testing mechanism 1 is connected to the installation mechanism 2; the testing mechanism 1 is installed on the tested mechanism 3; the installation mechanism 2 is installed on the tested mechanism 3. The testing mechanism 1 includes: a main body 101, on which a chuck 104 is provided; a clamping groove 105 is provided on the chuck 104; a dial indicator 106 is provided inside the clamping groove 105; and a testing steel ball 107 is provided on the dial indicator 106. The main body 101 is used to mount the chuck 104, but the weight of the chuck 104 and the dial indicator 106 is insufficient to cause the main body 101 to tilt. The clamping groove 105 is used to clamp the dial indicator 106, and the clamping force is large enough to ensure the stability of the dial indicator 106 during clamping. The testing steel ball 107 is used to contact the testing end 203 to drive the pointer of the dial indicator 106 to rotate, thereby obtaining stroke data, as is known to those skilled in the art. The mounting mechanism 2 includes: a detection rod 201, and a detection end 203 is provided on the side of the detection rod 201; the detection end 203 is in contact with the detection steel ball 107; the detection rod 201 here is used to be mounted on the transmission assembly 302.

[0020] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the testing mechanism 1 also includes: an adjustment knob 102 and a gauge base 103; the adjustment knob 102 is mounted on the main body 101; the gauge base 103 is mounted on the main body 101; the gauge base 103 is made of magnetic material; the adjustment knob 102 is used to rigidly connect the sections of the arm through internal locking screws to form a stable "bridge" structure, preventing sagging or swaying due to its own weight or vibration. The adjustment principle is "segmented extension, section-by-section locking, axial feed through a precision lead screw, which can achieve slow, smooth and precise linear motion, and radial feed through a micrometer screw head. The above are all conventional operating methods in the field and are common technologies; the gauge base 103 is made of magnetic material, so that it can be completely fitted and fixed to the mounting part 301 in a sway-free position, making the installation operation more convenient.

[0021] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the chuck 104 is made of elastic material; the inner wall of the clamping groove 105 is provided with anti-slip texture; the detection steel ball 107 is slidably disposed inside the dial indicator 106; the detection steel ball 107 is connected to the dial indicator 106 by a spring; and a pointer is rotatably disposed on the dial indicator 106.

[0022] Among them, such as Figure 5 As shown, the mounting mechanism 2 also includes: a fixed end 202; the fixed end 202 is located on one side of the detection rod 201; the fixed end 202 is provided with a hole; the fixed end 202 here is used to be mounted on the transmission assembly 302.

[0023] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the tested mechanism 3 includes: a mounting component 301 and a transmission assembly 302; a gauge base 103 is provided on the side of the mounting component 301; the transmission assembly 302 is installed inside the mounting component 301 through the motor output shaft; the transmission assembly 302 is disposed inside the hole on the fixed end 202; the mounting component 301 is used to install various transmission components, and the transmission assembly 302 is used to install the detection rod 201 at the bottom, and then drive it to rotate through the detection rod 201, so that it comes into contact with the detection steel ball 107 through the detection end 203, thereby measuring the stroke data on the dial indicator 106.

[0024] Among them, such as Figure 1As shown, the tested mechanism 3 also includes: a driving gear 303, a driven gear 304, and a tightening nut 305; the driving gear 303 is fixedly mounted on the transmission assembly 302; the driven gear 304 is mounted inside the mounting part 301; the driven gear 304 meshes with the driving gear 303; the tightening nut 305 is mounted at the bottom of the transmission assembly 302; the tightening nut 305 is mounted at the bottom of the fixed end 202; here, the driving gear 303 is used to drive the driven gear 304 to rotate by the motor, while the tightening nut 305 is used to be mounted at the bottom of the transmission assembly 302, thereby ensuring that the testing rod 201 can be stably mounted on the drive assembly 302.

[0025] This invention discloses a gap-dodging detector and its method of use, comprising the following steps: 1. In use, fix the detection rod 201 to the input end of the entire transmission assembly 302 through the fixed end 202, and fix the output end of the transmission assembly 302 through the tightening nut 305, so that the position of the detection rod 201 is fixed. Install the dial indicator 106, install the dial indicator 106 inside the clamping groove 105, and fix the base 103 completely to the mounting part 301 in a no-wobbling position. Attach the detection steel ball 107 of the dial indicator 106 to the detection end 203 of the detection rod 201, push the detection rod 201 to the stuck position, adjust the dial indicator 106 to a certain preload of 0.1-0.2mm, turn the dial to zero, and then pull the detection rod 201 to the stuck position in another direction. Observe and record the stroke of the dial indicator 106. 2. The calculation method of the gap is based on a large amount of calculation data. The value of the dial indicator in mm is 5 times the gap in °. The accuracy can be calculated to four decimal places after the gap in °. That is, the value detected by the dial indicator 106 is X. The value of the gap can be obtained by the formula X / 5.

[0026] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows: In this invention, when using this device, the detection element 201 is installed on the drive assembly 302 via the fixed end 202 and the tightening nut 305, and the main body 101 is set on the side of the mounting element 301 via the gauge base 103. The gauge base 103 is made of magnetic material, so it can be completely and securely fixed to the mounting element 301 in a wobbly position, making installation and operation more convenient and applicable to a wider range. Furthermore, by attaching the detection steel ball 107 of the dial indicator 106 to the detection end 203 of the detection rod 201, pushing the detection rod 201 to the stuck position, adjusting the dial indicator 106 to a certain preload (0.1-0.2mm), and turning the dial to zero, the detection rod 201 is pulled to the stuck position in another direction. The stroke of the dial indicator 106 is observed and recorded, and the clearance value is obtained by formula X / 5, thus making it convenient to measure the gear clearance. The operation is more convenient and applicable to a wider range.

Claims

1. A gap-dodging detector, characterized in that: Includes testing organization (1), installation organization (2), and the organization being tested (3); The testing mechanism (1) is connected to the installation mechanism (2); the testing mechanism (1) is installed on the testing mechanism (3); the installation mechanism (2) is installed on the testing mechanism (3). The testing mechanism (1) includes: a main body (101), on which a chuck (104) is provided; a clamping groove (105) is provided on the chuck (104); a dial indicator (106) is provided inside the clamping groove (105); and a testing steel ball (107) is provided on the dial indicator (106). The installation mechanism (2) includes: a detection rod (201), and a detection end (203) is provided on the side of the detection rod (201); the detection end (203) is in contact with the detection steel ball (107).

2. The gap-doubling detector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection mechanism (1) further includes: an adjustment knob (102) and a base (103); The adjustment knob (102) is located on the main body (101); the dial holder (103) is located on the main body (101); the dial holder (103) is made of magnetic material.

3. The gap detection instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chuck (104) is made of elastic material; the inner wall of the chuck groove (105) is provided with anti-slip texture; the detection steel ball (107) is slidably disposed inside the dial indicator (106); the detection steel ball (107) is connected to the dial indicator (106) by a spring; and a pointer is rotatably disposed on the dial indicator (106).

4. The gap-dodging detector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation mechanism (2) further includes: a fixed end (202); The fixed end (202) is located on one side of the detection rod (201); the fixed end (202) is provided with a hole.

5. A gap-dodging detector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The tested mechanism (3) includes: a mounting component (301) and a transmission assembly (302); The mounting component (301) has a gauge base (103) on its side; a transmission assembly (302) is mounted inside the mounting component (301) via a motor output shaft; the transmission assembly (302) is located inside a hole on the fixed end (202).

6. A gap-dodging detector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The tested mechanism (3) further includes: a driving gear (303), a driven gear (304), and a tightening nut (305); The driving gear (303) is fixedly mounted on the transmission assembly (302); the driven gear (304) is mounted inside the mounting part (301); the driven gear (304) meshes with the driving gear (303); the tightening nut (305) is mounted at the bottom of the transmission assembly (302); the tightening nut (305) is mounted at the bottom of the fixed end (202).

7. The gap detection instrument and its method of use as described in claims 1-6, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: 1) When in use, fix the detection rod (201) to the input end of the entire transmission assembly (302) through the fixed end (202), fix the output end of the transmission assembly (302) through the tightening nut (305), so that the position of the detection rod (201) is fixed. Install the dial indicator (106), install the dial indicator (106) inside the clamping groove (105), and fix the base (103) completely to the non-wobbly position of the mounting part (301). Place the detection steel ball (107) of the dial indicator (106) against the detection end (203) of the detection rod (201), push the detection rod (201) to the stuck position, adjust the dial indicator (106) to have a certain preload (0.1-0.2mm), turn the dial to zero, and at this time pull the detection rod (201) to the stuck position in another direction, observe and record the stroke of the dial indicator (106); 2) The calculation method of the gap is obtained based on a large amount of calculation data. The value of the dial indicator in mm is 5 times the gap in °. The accuracy can be calculated to four decimal places after the gap in °. That is, the value detected by the dial indicator (106) is X. The value of the gap can be obtained by the formula X / 5.