A step chain for super-high escalator

By designing oil storage tanks and flow holes in the step chain of the escalator and injecting lubricating oil with the oil injection nozzle, the problem of poor lubrication effect of the step chain in the prior art is solved, and better lubrication effect and longer service life are achieved.

CN222699808UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-01HANSON LIFT (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421499268.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

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Technical Problem

The ladder chains of existing escalators will cause friction during operation, resulting in poor lubrication effect and the shaft pins at the chain connection cannot be fully lubricated, thereby shortening the service life.

Method used

A step chain for ultra-large height escalator is designed, using multiple sets of outer chains and inner chains arranged symmetrically. By setting an oil storage tank and a flow hole inside the shaft pin, lubricating oil is injected with an oil injection nozzle, so that the lubricating oil is transmitted to the oil storage tank through the flow hole, reducing the friction between the shaft pin and the first shaft sleeve.

Benefits of technology

By fully lubrication of the chain, the lubrication effect is significantly improved, the service life of the chain is extended, while avoiding the spillage of lubricating oil and reducing the waste of lubricating oil.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a step chain for an ultra-large height automatic escalator, belonging to the technical field of automatic escalators. The step chain for an ultra-large height automatic escalator comprises a plurality of groups of symmetrically arranged outer chains, the outer chains close to each other are abutted, the positions where the outer chains abut are rotatably connected with axle pins, the positions where the axle pins are located inside the outer chains are symmetrically provided with oil storage tanks, the axle pins are provided inside the axle pins, the axle pins are connected with the oil storage tanks on both sides, the axle pins are provided with a first sleeve at a position near the oil storage tank on the outside, and a rigid roller is provided on the outside of the first sleeve. The utility model provides an oil storage tank and a circulation hole, and injects lubricating oil into an oiling nozzle, so that the lubricating oil is transmitted to the oil storage tank through the circulation hole, thereby reducing the friction between the axle pin and the first sleeve, so that the chain can be more fully lubricated and the service life of the chain is extended.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of escalators, in particular to a step chain used for super-high escalators. Background Art

[0002] An escalator is a convenient means of vertical transportation, usually used to connect buildings or large shopping malls on different floors. It can quickly and conveniently connect different floors in a building, allowing people to easily carry out vertical transportation, saving time and energy. In busy shopping malls, stations and other places, escalators can help people move faster, reduce congestion and improve passenger flow efficiency.

[0003] The step chain of the escalator in the prior art is fixed by a chain and a step shaft, and the step chain will generate friction during operation. In order to extend the service life of the step chain, the step chain needs to be lubricated. The existing chain lubrication method is to apply lubricating oil on the surface for lubrication, but this method has a poor lubrication effect and cannot fully lubricate the shaft pin at the chain connection. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide a step chain for an extra-large height escalator, including a plurality of groups of outer chains symmetrically arranged, the outer chains close to each other are abutted, and the abutting positions of the outer chains are rotatably connected with axle pins, and the positions of the axle pins located inside the outer chains are symmetrically provided with oil storage tanks, and the axle pins are provided inside the axle pins, and the flow holes are connected with the oil storage tanks on both sides, and a first sleeve is provided on the outer side of the axle pin near the oil storage tank, and a rigid roller is provided on the outer side of the first sleeve, and the end of the axle pin away from the flow hole is rotatably connected with the inner chain, and the inner chains close to each other are abutted, and the size of the outer chain chain plate is larger than the size of the inner chain chain plate.

[0005] Through the above technical solution, lubricating oil can enter the oil storage tanks on both sides through the oil filling hole, reducing the friction between the axle pin and the first sleeve, so that the chain can be more fully lubricated and have a better lubrication effect, thereby extending the service life of the chain. The first chain is used as the main chain for transmission support, and the second chain is used as an auxiliary chain for running guide. Therefore, the chain plates of the first chain use larger chain plates, and the chain plates of the second chain use smaller chain plates.

[0006] The utility model is further configured that a second sleeve is arranged on the outer side of the shaft pin near the inner chain, a bearing is arranged on the outer side of the second sleeve, and a flexible roller is installed on the bearing.

[0007] The utility model is further configured that an oil injection nozzle is arranged in the circulation hole, and the oil injection nozzle is communicated with the circulation hole.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, the oiling nozzle can easily inject lubricating oil into the circulation hole, and the oiling nozzle will not cause the lubricating oil to overflow, thereby reducing the waste of lubricating oil and avoiding the problem of inconvenience in cleaning caused by the overflow of lubricating oil.

[0009] The utility model is further configured that both ends of the shaft pin are provided with retaining rings, the retaining ring close to the outer chain is arranged on the side of the outer chain away from the inner chain, and the retaining ring close to the inner chain is arranged on the side of the inner chain away from the outer chain.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, the retaining ring is used to position and fix the chain to prevent the chain from falling off.

[0011] The utility model is further configured that one end of the shaft pin away from the oiling nozzle is rotatably connected to a step shaft, and the step shaft is a hollow structure.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0013] The utility model provides an oil storage tank and a circulation hole, and injects lubricating oil into the oil filling nozzle so that the lubricating oil is transmitted to the oil storage tank through the circulation hole. The oil filling nozzle will not cause the lubricating oil to overflow, thereby reducing the waste of the lubricating oil and also avoiding the problem of inconvenience in cleaning caused by the overflow of the lubricating oil. The lubricating oil stored in the oil storage tank can reduce the friction between the axle pin and the first axle sleeve, so that the chain can be more fully lubricated, with better lubrication effect, and extending the service life of the chain. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 For the utility model Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of

[0016] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 For the utility model Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of

[0018] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the central axle pin of the utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 1, outer chain; 2, inner chain; 3, shaft pin; 301, oil storage tank; 302, flow hole; 4, first sleeve; 5, rigid roller; 6, second sleeve; 7, bearing; 8, flexible roller; 9, oiling nozzle; 10, retaining ring; 11, step shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the protection scope of the present invention.

[0021] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , a step chain for an ultra-large height automatic escalator, comprising a plurality of symmetrically arranged outer chains 1, the outer chains 1 close to each other are abutted, and the abutting positions of the outer chains 1 are rotatably connected with shaft pins 3, and the shaft pins 3 are symmetrically provided with oil storage grooves 301 at the positions inside the outer chains 1, and the shaft pins 3 are provided with flow holes 302 inside, and the flow holes 302 are communicated with the oil storage grooves 301 on both sides, and the outer side of the shaft pin 3 is provided with a first shaft sleeve 4 near the oil storage groove 301, and the outer side of the first shaft sleeve 4 is provided with a rigid roller 5, and the end of the shaft pin 3 away from the flow hole 302 is rotatably connected with the inner chain 2, and the inner chains 2 close to each other are abutted, and the size of the chain pieces of the outer chain 1 is larger than the size of the chain pieces of the inner chain 2, and the first chain 1 is used as the main chain for transmission support, and the second chain 2 is used as the auxiliary chain for operation guide, so the chain pieces of the first chain 1 use larger chain pieces, and the chain pieces of the second chain 2 use smaller chain pieces;

[0022] An oiling nozzle 9 is arranged in the circulation hole 302, and the oiling nozzle 9 is connected to the circulation hole 302. A second sleeve 6 is arranged on the outer side of the axle pin 3 near the inner chain 2, and a bearing 7 is arranged on the outer side of the second sleeve 6. A flexible roller 8 is installed on the bearing 7. Retaining rings 10 are arranged at both ends of the axle pin 3. The retaining ring 10 close to the outer chain 1 is arranged on the side of the outer chain 1 away from the inner chain 2, and the retaining ring 10 close to the inner chain 2 is arranged on the side of the inner chain 2 away from the outer chain 1. The end of the axle pin 3 away from the oiling nozzle 9 is rotatably connected to the step shaft 11. The step shaft 11 is a hollow structure. The oiling nozzle 9 can easily inject lubricating oil into the circulation hole 302, and the oiling nozzle 9 will not cause the lubricating oil to overflow, thereby reducing the waste of lubricating oil.

[0023] During use of the utility model, when the ladder chain needs to be lubricated, lubricating oil is injected into the oiling nozzle 9 so that the lubricating oil is transmitted to the oil storage tank 301 through the circulation hole 302, and the oiling nozzle 9 will not cause the lubricating oil to overflow, thereby reducing the waste of the lubricating oil and also avoiding the problem of inconvenience in cleaning caused by the overflow of the lubricating oil. The lubricating oil stored in the oil storage tank 301 will be between the axle pin 3 and the first axle sleeve 4 to reduce the friction between the axle pin 3 and the first axle sleeve 4, so that the chain can be more fully lubricated, with a better lubrication effect, and the service life of the chain is extended.

[0024] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A step chain for an ultra-high escalator, comprising a plurality of symmetrically arranged outer chains (1), characterized in that: The outer chains (1) close to each other are arranged in abutment, and the positions where the outer chains (1) are in abutment are rotatably connected with shaft pins (3). The shaft pins (3) are symmetrically arranged with oil storage grooves (301) at positions inside the outer chains (1). The shaft pins (3) are arranged with flow holes (302) inside, and the flow holes (302) are connected with the oil storage grooves (301) on both sides. A first shaft sleeve (4) is arranged at a position close to the oil storage groove (301) on the outer side of the shaft pin (3), and a rigid roller (5) is arranged on the outer side of the first shaft sleeve (4). The ends of the shaft pins (3) away from the flow holes (302) are rotatably connected with the inner chains (2). The inner chains (2) close to each other are arranged in abutment, and the size of the chain plates of the outer chains (1) is larger than the size of the chain plates of the inner chains (2).

2. A step chain for an ultra-high escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second shaft sleeve (6) is arranged on the outer side of the shaft pin (3) near the inner chain (2), a bearing (7) is arranged on the outer side of the second shaft sleeve (6), and a flexible roller (8) is installed on the bearing (7).

3. The step chain for an ultra-high escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: An oil injection nozzle (9) is arranged in the circulation hole (302), and the oil injection nozzle (9) is communicated with the circulation hole (302).

4. The step chain for an ultra-high escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the shaft pin (3) are provided with retaining rings (10); the retaining ring (10) close to the outer chain (1) is arranged on the side of the outer chain (1) away from the inner chain (2); and the retaining ring (10) close to the inner chain (2) is arranged on the side of the inner chain (2) away from the outer chain (1).

5. The step chain for an ultra-high escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the shaft pin (3) away from the oil injection nozzle (9) is rotatably connected to a step shaft (11), and the step shaft (11) is a hollow structure.