Universal connecting block

By designing a universal connection block, the spherical movable block rotates around the arc groove and locks the screws, the problem of incomplete clamping of the universal connection structure at a fixed angle is solved, and stable fixation and flexible adjustment are achieved effect.

CN222436832UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07SUZHOU YIHEDA AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420994664.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-09
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-09

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Technical Problem

When the existing universal connection structure is fixed at a fixed angle, it is prone to incomplete clamping of the universal ball, resulting in the problem of movement.

Method used

A universal connecting block is designed. When the screw is not locked, the spherical moving block can rotate around the arcuate groove, adjust to the appropriate position and lock the screw, thereby fixing the position and direction of the universal connecting block. When you need to adjust the direction again, just loosen the screw.

Benefits of technology

It realizes stable fixation and flexible adjustment of the universal connection block, avoiding the problem of moving the universal ball. At the same time, the mechanism is beautiful in appearance, compact in structure, easy to adjust and install, and strong adaptability.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connecting structures, in particular to a universal connecting block which comprises a flange, the bottom of the flange is fixedly connected with a spherical movable block, a clamping seat is arranged below the flange and comprises a locking block and a connecting block base, symmetrical arc-shaped grooves are formed in the middle of the locking block and the middle of the connecting block base, and the spherical movable block is fixedly connected with the clamping seat. The two arc-shaped grooves form a complete hemispherical cavity, the spherical movable block is located in the complete hemispherical cavity, and the two ends of the locking block are fixedly connected with the connecting block base through screws. When the screws are not locked, the spherical movable block can rotate around the arc-shaped groove, when the screws are adjusted to a proper position, the screws are locked, the position and the direction of the universal connecting block are fixed, and when the direction needs to be adjusted again, the screws are loosened, and adjustment can be conducted; the mechanism is attractive in appearance, compact in structure, convenient to adjust and install and high in adaptability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connection structures, in particular to a universal connection block. Background Art

[0002] In structural connection and fixation, some mechanisms require universal joints or components that can be adjusted and fixed at multiple angles. When a fixed angle is required, the existing universal joint structure has the problem of incomplete clamping of the universal ball and easy movement. To solve this problem, we propose a universal joint block. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model provides a universal connecting block. When the screws are not locked, the spherical movable block can rotate around the arc-shaped groove. When it is adjusted to a suitable position, the screws are locked, and the position and direction of the universal connecting block are fixed. When the direction needs to be adjusted again, the screws can be loosened to adjust it. The mechanism has beautiful appearance, compact structure, easy adjustment and installation, and strong adaptability.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a universal connecting block, comprising a flange, a spherical movable block fixedly connected to the bottom of the flange, a clamping seat provided under the flange, the clamping seat comprising a locking block and a connecting block base, symmetrical arc-shaped grooves are provided in the middle position between the locking block and the connecting block base, the two arc-shaped grooves form a complete hemispherical cavity, the spherical movable block is located inside the complete hemispherical cavity, and the two ends of the locking block are fixedly connected to the connecting block base by screws.

[0005] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, a second screw hole is provided at both ends of one side of the locking block, and a first screw hole is provided at both ends of the connecting block base on one side of the second screw hole, and the screw is screwed into the inner side of the first screw hole and the second screw hole.

[0006] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, a receiving groove is opened on one side of the flange surface, a swing arm is placed at one end inside the receiving groove, one end of the swing arm is rotatably connected to a long rod, and the other end of the long rod is fixedly connected to a rotating head.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a magnet is provided inside the rotating head, and the opening of the receiving slot is designed to be bowl-shaped.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a plurality of countersunk holes are provided at the bottom of the connection block base, and a plurality of mounting holes are provided at the top of the flange.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the spherical movable block is a hemispherical structure, and the cross-section of the base of the connecting block is an L-shaped structure.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, arc-shaped chamfers are provided at the edges of the arc-shaped grooves at the tops of the locking block and the connecting block bases.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. When the screws are not tightened, the spherical movable block can rotate around the arc-shaped groove. When it is adjusted to the appropriate position, tighten the screws, and the position and direction of the universal connecting block will be fixed. When the direction needs to be adjusted again, loosen the screws to adjust it. The mechanism has beautiful appearance, compact structure, easy adjustment and installation, and strong adaptability.

[0013] 2. The long rod is stored in the storage slot. When you need to adjust the tightness of the screw, just take out the long rod and use it. The swing arm can rotate the angle, which is convenient and labor-saving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a side structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of an enlarged partial cross-section of the flange of the present invention.

[0018] Among them: 1. Flange; 2. Spherical movable block; 3. Locking block; 4. Screw; 5. Connecting block base; 6. First screw hole; 7. Second screw hole; 8. Mounting hole; 9. Countersunk hole; 10. Storage slot; 11. Swing arm; 12. Long rod; 13. Rotating head; 14. Arc groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to make the technical means, creative features, purpose and efficacy of the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments, but the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, not all. Based on the embodiments in the implementation manner, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. The experimental methods in the following embodiments, unless otherwise specified, are all conventional methods, and the materials, reagents, etc. used in the following embodiments, unless otherwise specified, can be obtained from commercial channels.

[0020] Example:

[0021] like Figures 1-4As shown, a universal connecting block includes a flange 1, a spherical movable block 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the flange 1, a clamping seat is provided under the flange 1, the clamping seat includes a locking block 3 and a connecting block base 5, and a symmetrical arc-shaped groove 14 is opened in the middle of the locking block 3 and the connecting block base 5. The two arc-shaped grooves 14 form a complete hemispherical cavity. The spherical movable block 2 is inside the complete hemispherical cavity. The spherical movable block 2 can just be placed in the complete hemispherical cavity and rotate within a cone angle of 60° without falling off. Both ends of the locking block 3 are fixedly connected to the connecting block base 5 by screws 4. The locking block 3 and the connecting block base 5 are locked by screws 4 to clamp the spherical movable block 2. When the angle needs to be adjusted quickly, only the screws 4 need to be loosened to adjust it. It is simple and quick. The spherical movable block 2 has a hemispherical structure, and the cross-section of the connecting block base 5 has an L-shaped structure.

[0022] In structural connection and fixation, some mechanisms require universal joints or components that require multi-angle adjustment and fixation. This mechanism is constructed by clamping a spherical movable block 2 between a locking block 3 and a connecting block base 5, and locking it with screws 4. Both the connecting block base 5 and the spherical movable block 2 have connectable flanges at both ends for connecting parts or mechanisms. When the screws 4 are not tightened, the spherical movable block 2 can rotate around the arcuate groove 14. When adjusted to the desired position, tighten the two screws 4 to fix the position and direction of the universal joint. If the direction needs to be adjusted again, loosen the screws 4 to adjust it. This mechanism has an attractive appearance, a compact structure, is easy to adjust and install, and has strong adaptability.

[0023] In other embodiments, this embodiment discloses that a second screw hole 7 is provided at both ends of one side of the locking block 3, and a first screw hole 6 is provided at both ends of the connecting block base 5 on one side of the second screw hole 7, and the screw 4 is screwed into the inner side of the first screw hole 6 and the second screw hole 7. The screw 4 is tightened and loosened to adjust the spherical movable block 2.

[0024] In other embodiments, this embodiment discloses that a receiving groove 10 is opened on one side of the surface of the flange 1, and a swing arm 11 is placed at one end inside the receiving groove 10. One end of the swing arm 11 is rotatably connected to a long rod 12, and the other end of the long rod 12 is fixedly connected to a rotating head 13; the long rod 12 is stored in the receiving groove 10, and when the tightness of the screw 4 needs to be adjusted, the long rod 12 can be directly taken out and used. The swing arm 11 can rotate an angle, which is convenient and labor-saving when rotating.

[0025] In other embodiments, this embodiment discloses that a magnet is provided inside the rotating head 13 , and the opening of the receiving slot 10 is configured to be bowl-shaped, so as to facilitate the extraction of the rotating head 13 from the receiving slot 10 .

[0026] In other embodiments, this embodiment discloses that a plurality of countersunk holes 9 are provided at the bottom of the connecting block base 5, and a plurality of mounting holes 8 are provided at the top of the flange 1; the countersunk holes 9 and mounting holes 8 are reserved to meet different connection conditions.

[0027] In other embodiments, this embodiment discloses that arc-shaped chamfers are provided at the edges of the arc-shaped groove 14 on the top of the locking block 3 and the connecting block base 5, so that the rotation angle of the spherical movable block 2 can be increased.

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A universal joint block, comprising a flange (1), characterized in that: A spherical movable block (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the flange (1), and a clamping seat is provided below the flange (1). The clamping seat comprises a locking block (3) and a connecting block base (5). Symmetrical arc grooves (14) are provided between the locking block (3) and the connecting block base (5). The two arc grooves (14) form a complete hemispherical cavity. The spherical movable block (2) is located inside the complete hemispherical cavity. Both ends of the locking block (3) are fixedly connected to the connecting block base (5) by screws (4).

2. A universal connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking block (3) has a second screw hole (7) extending therethrough at both ends of one side, and the connection block base (5) has a first screw hole (6) at both ends of the second screw hole (7). The screw (4) is screwed into the inner side of the first screw hole (6) and the second screw hole (7).

3. A universal connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that: A receiving groove (10) is provided on one side of the surface of the flange (1), a swing arm (11) is placed at one end of the inner side of the receiving groove (10), one end of the swing arm (11) is rotatably connected to a long rod (12), and the other end of the long rod (12) is fixedly connected to a rotating head (13).

4. A universal connection block according to claim 3, characterized in that: A magnet is provided inside the rotating head (13), and the opening of the receiving groove (10) is designed to be bowl-shaped.

5. A universal connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the connection block base (5) is provided with a plurality of countersunk holes (9), and the top of the flange (1) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (8).

6. A universal connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spherical movable block (2) is in a hemispherical structure, and the cross section of the connecting block base (5) is in an L-shaped structure.

7. A universal connection block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking block (3) and the connection block base (5) are provided with arc-shaped chamfers at the edges of the arc-shaped groove (14).