Lubricating mechanism and guide rail

By introducing lubricating fluid flow ports and liquid level identification systems into the guide rail lubrication mechanism, the problem of low lubrication efficiency and difficulty in replenishing oil in the existing technology is solved, automatic lubrication and real-time monitoring are realized, and production efficiency is improved. Device stability.

CN222363716UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-17SHANGHAI NUOYIN MECHANICAL & ELECTAICAL TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421347448.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-13
Publication Date
2025-01-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-13

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Technical Problem

The existing guide rail lubrication mechanism needs to be shut down regularly for manual oiling operation, which is low efficiency and difficult to replenish oil according to actual loss, affecting production efficiency.

Method used

A lubricating mechanism including a guide rail body and a lubricating assembly is designed. The lubricating assembly includes a lubricating liquid flow port, a ball slot and a liquid level marking system. The ball and the slot form a rotating structure, and the liquid level marking ball is formed by a suspended ball and a connecting rod. The lifting structure realizes automatic replenishment and real-time monitoring of lubricant.

Benefits of technology

Automatic lubrication during operation is achieved, stop operation is avoided, and working efficiency is improved. The remaining lubricant liquid is monitored in a timely manner through the liquid level identification system to ensure sufficient lubricant liquid and improve the stability and production efficiency of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of mechanical lubrication, and particularly relates to a lubricating mechanism and a guide rail, the lubricating mechanism comprises a guide rail body, the outer wall of the guide rail body is provided with a lubricating assembly, and the top of the lubricating assembly is provided with a lubricating oil supplementing assembly; the lubricating assembly comprises a lubricating shell, the top of the lubricating shell communicates with a lubricating liquid circulating opening, a lubricating liquid clamping groove is formed in the inner wall of the lubricating shell, a lubricating inner ring communicates with the interior of the lubricating liquid clamping groove, a ball clamping groove is formed in the lubricating inner ring, and lubricating balls are connected to the inner wall of the ball clamping groove in a clamped mode. The lubricating liquid circulation opening and the lubricating ball form a communicating structure through the lubricating liquid clamping groove and the lubricating inner ring. The guide rail can be lubricated conveniently in the running process of the device, shutdown operation is not needed, the working efficiency of the device is improved, and the remaining condition of lubricating liquid in the device can be monitored conveniently in real time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mechanical lubrication, in particular to a lubrication mechanism and a guide rail. Background Art

[0002] A guide rail is a device with grooves or ridges made of metal or other materials that can bear, fix, guide moving devices or equipment and reduce their friction. The longitudinal grooves or ridges on the surface of the guide rail are used to guide and fix machine parts, special equipment, instruments, etc. Guide rails are also called slide rails, linear guides, and linear slides. They are used in linear reciprocating motion situations and have higher rated loads than linear bearings. At the same time, they can bear a certain torque and can achieve high-precision linear motion under high load conditions.

[0003] In Chinese Patent 202221960956.2, the utility model discloses a guide rail lubrication mechanism, which belongs to the field of mechanical lubrication technology. The guide rail lubrication mechanism includes a guide rail, a bushing, a slider, a grease storage assembly, a first end cover and a second end cover; wherein, a bushing is slidably mounted on the guide rail, and the slider is fixedly mounted on the outside of the bushing; a first end cover is fixedly mounted on one end of the slider, and a grease storage assembly and a second end cover are fixedly mounted on the other end of the slider in sequence, and the shapes of the slider, the grease storage assembly, the first end cover and the second end cover are adapted, and the first end cover, the grease storage assembly and the second end cover are all mounted on the circumferential outside of the guide rail. The utility model can lubricate the guide rail for a long time through the grease stored in the grease storage assembly, and can adapt to special environments such as high humidity.

[0004] During the use of the guide rail, it is necessary to perform regular maintenance and lubricate the surface of the guide rail with oil. However, the existing guide rail maintenance is mostly done manually. This lubrication method is inefficient and wastes manpower and material resources. In addition, the device needs to be shut down during the maintenance process, which affects production efficiency. At the same time, general oiling operations are mostly performed periodically, and it is difficult to perform oil replenishment operations based on actual wear and tear. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to make up for the deficiencies of the prior art, the problem of stopping the device for oiling, which reduces production efficiency, and the problem of difficulty in replenishing oil to the device according to actual loss conditions are solved.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a lubrication mechanism, including a guide rail body, the outer wall of the guide rail body is provided with a lubrication assembly, and the top of the lubrication assembly is installed with a lubricating oil replenishing assembly; the lubrication assembly includes a lubrication shell, the top of the lubrication shell is connected to a lubrication liquid flow port, and the inner wall of the lubrication shell is provided with a lubrication liquid groove, and the interior of the lubrication liquid groove is connected to a lubrication inner ring, the interior of the lubrication inner ring is provided with a ball groove, and the inner wall of the ball groove is engaged with a lubrication ball.

[0007] Preferably, the lubricating liquid flow port forms a communicating structure through the lubricating liquid groove, the lubricating inner ring and the lubricating balls, and the lubricating balls and the ball groove form a rotating structure.

[0008] Preferably, the lubricating oil replenishing assembly comprises a lubricating liquid storage tank, a lubricating liquid replenishing port is arranged on the top of the lubricating liquid storage tank, a liquid level marking shell is fixedly connected to the interior of the lubricating liquid storage tank, and a suspension ball is snap-connected to the interior of the liquid level marking shell, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the suspension ball, and the liquid level marking ball is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod.

[0009] Preferably, the liquid level marking ball forms a lifting structure through a connecting rod, a suspension ball and a liquid level marking shell, and the diameter of the suspension ball is smaller than the inner diameter of the liquid level marking shell.

[0010] Preferably, a guide rail further includes a slider body, wherein the slider body is installed on the side of the lubrication assembly, and a slider connecting assembly is arranged on the top of the slider body.

[0011] Preferably, the slider connecting assembly includes a connecting hook, the interior of which is tightly fitted with a connecting rod, and the side of the connecting hook is movably connected to a closing clip, and the outer wall of the closing clip is elastically connected to a clip spring, one end of the closing clip is movably connected to a clip rotating shaft, and a connecting block is provided on the side of the clip rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the closing clip forms an elastic structure through a clip spring and a connecting hook, and the closing clip forms a rotating structure through a clip rotating shaft and a connecting block.

[0013] The utility model is beneficial in that:

[0014] 1. The lubricating liquid flow port forms a connecting structure through the lubricating liquid slot, the lubricating inner ring and the lubricating ball, and the lubricating ball and the ball slot form a rotating structure, which is convenient for lubricating the guide rail body during the operation of the device, avoiding the situation of stopping for lubrication, which is beneficial to improving the working efficiency of the device;

[0015] 2. The liquid level indicator ball forms a lifting structure through the connecting rod, the suspension ball and the liquid level indicator shell, and the diameter of the suspension ball is smaller than the inner diameter of the liquid level indicator shell, which is convenient for real-time monitoring of the remaining amount of lubricating fluid and conducive to timely replenishment of lubricating fluid;

[0016] 3. The closing clip forms an elastic structure through the clip spring and the connecting hook, and the closing clip forms a rotating structure through the clip shaft and the connecting block, which is convenient for connecting the lubrication mechanism with the device and improving the stability of the device during operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model as a whole viewed from the front;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model after being disassembled as a whole;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the lubrication component of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the lubricating oil replenishing assembly of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the slider connection assembly of the utility model.

[0022] In the figure: 1. Guide rail body; 2. Lubrication assembly; 201. Lubrication housing; 202. Lubricant flow port; 203. Lubricant slot; 204. Lubricant inner ring; 205. Ball slot; 206. Lubricant ball; 3. Lubricant replenishing assembly; 301. Lubricant storage tank; 302. Lubricant replenishing port; 303. Liquid level marking housing; 304. Suspended ball; 305. Connecting rod; 306. Liquid level marking ball; 4. Slider body; 5. Slider connecting assembly; 501. Connecting hook; 502. Connecting rod; 503. Closing clip; 504. Clip spring; 505. Clip shaft; 506. Connecting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] Embodiment 1

[0025] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a lubrication mechanism comprises a guide rail body 1 , an outer wall of the guide rail body 1 is provided with a lubrication assembly 2 , and a lubrication oil replenishing assembly 3 is installed on the top of the lubrication assembly 2 .

[0026] See also Figure 3As shown, a lubrication mechanism, a lubrication component 2, includes a lubrication shell 201, the top of the lubrication shell 201 is connected to a lubrication liquid flow port 202, and the inner wall of the lubrication shell 201 is provided with a lubrication liquid groove 203, and the interior of the lubrication liquid groove 203 is connected to a lubrication inner ring 204, the interior of the lubrication inner ring 204 is provided with a ball groove 205, and the inner wall of the ball groove 205 is engaged with a lubrication ball 206, the lubrication liquid inside the lubrication liquid storage box 301 enters the interior of the lubrication liquid groove 203 through the lubrication liquid flow port 202, and contacts the lubrication ball 206, when the slider body 4 slides left and right, the lubrication ball 206 rotates inside the ball groove 205, and transmits the lubrication liquid to the outer wall of the guide rail body 1, which plays a lubricating role, facilitates the lubrication of the guide rail body 1 during the operation of the device, avoids the situation of lubrication shutdown, and is beneficial to improving the working efficiency of the device.

[0027] See also Figure 4 As shown, a lubrication mechanism, a lubricating oil replenishing component 3, includes a lubricating liquid storage box 301, a lubricating liquid replenishing port 302 is provided on the top of the lubricating liquid storage box 301, and the interior of the lubricating liquid storage box 301 is fixedly connected with a liquid level marking shell 303, and the interior of the liquid level marking shell 303 is snap-connected with a suspension ball 304, the top of the suspension ball 304 is fixedly connected with a connecting rod 305, and the top of the connecting rod 305 is fixedly connected with a liquid level marking ball 306, the lubricating liquid is poured into the lubricating liquid storage box 301 through the lubricating liquid replenishing port 302, the suspension ball 304 floats on the lubricating liquid surface, the suspension ball 304 supports the liquid level marking ball 306 through the connecting rod 305, plays the role of liquid level marking, is convenient for real-time monitoring of the remaining amount of the lubricating liquid, and is conducive to timely replenishment of the lubricating liquid.

[0028] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a guide rail also includes a slider body 4, the slider body 4 is installed on the side of the lubrication assembly 2, and a slider connecting assembly 5 is arranged on the top of the slider body 4.

[0029] See also Figure 5As shown, a guide rail and a slider connecting assembly 5 include a connecting hook 501, the interior of the connecting hook 501 is tightly fitted with a connecting rod 502, and the side of the connecting hook 501 is movably connected with a closing clip 503, and the outer wall of the closing clip 503 is elastically connected with a clip spring 504, one end of the closing clip 503 is movably connected with a clip shaft 505, and a connecting block 506 is provided on the side of the clip shaft 505, the closing clip 503 is rotated around the clip shaft 505 to open the connecting hook 501, and then the connecting hook 501 is used to hook the connecting rod 502, and then the closing clip 503 is released, and under the elastic action of the clip spring 504, the closing clip 503 returns to its initial position, and the connecting rod 502 is firmly connected, so as to facilitate the connection of the lubrication mechanism with the device and improve the stability of the device during operation.

[0030] Working principle: First, rotate the closing clip 503 around the clip shaft 505 to open the connecting hook 501, then use the connecting hook 501 to hook the connecting rod 502, and then release the closing clip 503. Under the elastic action of the clip spring 504, the closing clip 503 returns to its initial position and firmly connects the connecting rod 502. Next, pour the lubricating liquid into the lubricating liquid storage tank 301 through the lubricating liquid replenishing port 302, and the suspension ball 304 floats on the lubricating liquid surface. The suspension ball 304 supports the liquid level marking ball 306 through the connecting rod 305, which plays the role of liquid level marking. Next, when the device is in use, the lubricating liquid inside the lubricating liquid storage tank 301 enters the lubricating liquid slot 203 through the lubricating liquid flow port 202 and contacts the lubricating ball 206. When the slider body 4 slides left and right, the lubricating ball 206 rotates inside the ball slot 205 to transfer the lubricating liquid to the outer wall of the guide rail body 1, which plays a lubricating role.

[0031] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected.

Claims

1. A lubrication mechanism, characterized in that: It comprises a guide rail body (1), the outer wall of the guide rail body (1) is provided with a lubrication assembly (2), and the top of the lubrication assembly (2) is installed with a lubrication oil replenishment assembly (3); The lubrication assembly (2) comprises a lubrication housing (201), the top of the lubrication housing (201) is connected to a lubrication liquid flow port (202), the inner wall of the lubrication housing (201) is provided with a lubrication liquid groove (203), the interior of the lubrication liquid groove (203) is connected to a lubrication inner ring (204), the interior of the lubrication inner ring (204) is provided with a ball groove (205), and the inner wall of the ball groove (205) is engaged with a lubrication ball (206).

2. A lubrication mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lubricating liquid flow port (202) forms a communicating structure through the lubricating liquid groove (203), the lubricating inner ring (204) and the lubricating ball (206), and the lubricating ball (206) and the ball groove (205) form a rotating structure.

3. A lubrication mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lubricating oil replenishing assembly (3) comprises a lubricating liquid storage box (301), the top of the lubricating liquid storage box (301) is provided with a lubricating liquid replenishing port (302), the interior of the lubricating liquid storage box (301) is fixedly connected to a liquid level marking housing (303), the interior of the liquid level marking housing (303) is snap-connected to a suspension ball (304), the top of the suspension ball (304) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (305), and the top of the connecting rod (305) is fixedly connected to a liquid level marking ball (306).

4. A lubrication mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The liquid level marking ball (306) forms a lifting structure through a connecting rod (305), a suspension ball (304) and a liquid level marking housing (303), and the diameter of the suspension ball (304) is smaller than the inner diameter of the liquid level marking housing (303).

5. A guide rail, comprising a lubrication mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: It also includes a slider body (4), the slider body (4) is installed on the side of the lubrication assembly (2), and a slider connection assembly (5) is arranged on the top of the slider body (4); The slider connection assembly (5) comprises a connection hook (501), the interior of the connection hook (501) is tightly fitted with a connection rod (502), and the side of the connection hook (501) is movably connected to a closing clip (503), and the outer wall of the closing clip (503) is elastically connected to a clip spring (504), one end of the closing clip (503) is movably connected to a clip shaft (505), and a connection block (506) is provided on the side of the clip shaft (505).

6. A guide rail according to claim 5, characterized in that: The closing clip (503) forms an elastic structure through a clip spring (504) and a connecting hook (501), and the closing clip (503) forms a rotating structure through a clip rotating shaft (505) and a connecting block (506).

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