Gearbox of corn harvesting machine
Through the corn harvesting mechanical gear box designed with aluminum and precision gears, the weight and lubrication problems are solved, lightweight and efficient power transmission is achieved, maneuverability and stability are improved, and service life is extended.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422039749.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-22
AI Technical Summary
The existing corn harvesting machinery gearboxes are too heavy, which affects mobility and stability, and the imperfect lubrication system leads to wear and reliability of parts.
The gear box is made of aluminum, combined with cylindrical and bevel gear design, and is equipped with a dust cover and lubrication system to ensure power transmission efficiency and stability.
Significantly reduces the weight of the whole machine, improves maneuverability and stability, reduces vibration and noise, extends service life, enhances the flexibility and adaptability of power transmission, prevents dust from entering, and reduces wear.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of mechanical gearboxes, specifically to the gearbox of corn harvesting machinery. Background Technique
[0002] With the continuous progress of modern agricultural technology and the in-depth development of agricultural mechanization, corn harvesting machinery has occupied a crucial position in agricultural production. As a key component of corn harvesting machinery, the performance of the corn header gearbox directly determines the efficiency and quality of corn harvesting operations. The gearbox is not only responsible for transmitting the power generated by the engine to the working components of the header, but also for performing necessary speed conversion and torque distribution during the power transmission process to ensure that the header can efficiently and stably complete operations such as reaping, pulling the stalks, and ear picking.
[0003] However, the corn header gearboxes widely used in the current market generally face some technical challenges and limitations. First of all, the weight problem of the gearbox is particularly prominent. Due to the traditional design often using heavy materials for manufacturing, the overall weight of the gearbox is relatively large, which not only increases the load of the mechanical system but also affects the mobility and operation stability of the whole machine. Secondly, the imperfect lubrication system is also an urgent problem to be solved. Insufficient lubrication or poor sealing often leads to increased wear of the internal components of the gearbox and even causes failures, thus reducing the reliability and service life of the gearbox. Content of the Utility Model
[0004] (I) Technical Problems to be Solved
[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a gearbox for corn harvesting machinery.
[0006] (II) Technical Solutions
[0007] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: The gearbox of the corn harvesting machinery of the utility model includes the following components:
[0008] A housing, the housing is made of aluminum material, a transmission layer is provided inside the housing, an input part is provided at one end of the housing for connecting the engine or the power output shaft, and output ports are provided at the top and the back of the housing for connecting different working components of the corn header;
[0009] A transmission shaft is arranged inside the transmission layer, and both ends of the transmission shaft are connected to the transmission layer through bearings respectively;
[0010] A first transmission gear is fixedly installed on the transmission shaft, and the first transmission gear is located at both ends and the middle position of the transmission shaft;
[0011] A second transmission gear, a third transmission gear, and a fourth transmission gear are sleeved on the first transmission gear;
[0012] The input part is provided with an input shaft. One end of the input shaft penetrates through the input part of the housing. Both ends of the input shaft are connected to the input part of the housing through bearings. An input gear one is fixedly installed on the input shaft. An input gear two is sleeved on the input gear one, and the input gear two meshes with a transmission gear two;
[0013] An output shaft one is installed at the output port on the top of the housing. An output gear one is provided at the bottom of the output shaft one. An output gear two is sleeved on the output gear one, and the output gear two meshes with a transmission gear three;
[0014] An output shaft two is installed at the output port on the back of the housing. An output gear three is provided at one end of the output shaft two. An output gear four is sleeved on the output gear three, and the output gear four meshes with a transmission gear four.
[0015] Preferably, an end cover is installed at one end of the housing, and a positioning shaft is installed at the other end. Both ends of the transmission shaft are connected to the end cover and the positioning shaft respectively through bearings.
[0016] Further preferably, the transmission gear one, the transmission gear two, the input gear one, the output gear one, and the output gear three are cylindrical gears.
[0017] Again preferably, the transmission gear three, the output gear two, and the output gear four are single-sided bevel gears, and the transmission gear four is a double-sided bevel gear.
[0018] Preferably, dust covers are installed on the output ports on the top and the back of the housing.
[0019] Further preferably, oil nozzles are provided at the end of the housing where the end cover is installed and at the input part, and oil plugs are configured on the oil nozzles.
[0020] (III) Beneficial effects
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a gearbox for a corn harvesting machine, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] Lightweight and high strength: By adopting an aluminum material, not only the sufficient strength and stiffness of the gearbox are ensured, but also the weight of the whole machine is significantly reduced, making the mechanical system more portable and improving the mobility and stability.
[0023] Efficient transmission: The internally precision-designed gear system can efficiently transmit power from the input shaft to the output shaft, and adjust the speed and torque according to actual needs, ensuring the efficiency and flexibility of power transmission.
[0024] Good stability: Through the precise fit of the end cover, positioning shaft and bearings, the gearbox ensures the stable rotation of the transmission shaft, effectively reducing vibration and noise, and improving the operating stability of the mechanical system.
[0025] Strong adaptability: The gearbox adopts a combined design of cylindrical gears and bevel gears, which not only ensures the stable and reliable power transmission, but also realizes the power transmission between non-parallel axes, increasing the flexibility and adaptability of the mechanical system.
[0026] Dust-proof and lubrication: The configuration of the dust-proof cover and lubrication system effectively prevents dust and debris from entering the inside of the gearbox, ensures the normal operation of the gearbox, reduces the wear of components such as gears and bearings at the same time, and extends the service life of the gearbox. Brief description of the drawings
[0027] Figure 1 It is a top view structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0028] Figure 2 It is a side view structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0029] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transmission device of the present utility model;
[0030] In the figure: 1. Housing; 2. Input part; 3. Transmission shaft; 4. Input shaft; 5. Output shaft I; 6. Output shaft II; 7. End cover; 8. Positioning shaft; 9. Oil plug; 10. Driving gear I; 11. Input gear I; 12. Input gear II; 13. Driving gear II; 14. Driving gear III; 15. Output gear I; 16. Output gear II; 17. Output gear III; 18. Output gear IV: 19. Driving gear IV; 20. Dust-proof cover. Specific implementation manners
[0031] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3 , the gearbox of the corn harvesting machine of the present utility model includes the following components:
[0033] Housing 1, the housing 1 is made of aluminum material, a transmission layer is provided inside the housing 1, one end of the housing 1 is provided with an input part 2 for connecting an engine or a power output shaft, and the top and back of the housing 1 are provided with output ports for connecting different working components of the corn cutting table;
[0034] A drive shaft 3 is provided in the drive layer, and both ends of the drive shaft 3 are connected to the drive layer through bearings;
[0035] A first drive gear 10 is fixedly installed on the drive shaft 3, and the first drive gear 10 is located at both ends and the middle position of the drive shaft 3;
[0036] A second drive gear 13, a third drive gear 14 and a fourth drive gear 19 are sleeved on the first drive gear 10;
[0037] The input part 2 is provided with an input shaft 4. One end of the input shaft 4 penetrates through the input part 2 of the housing 1. Both ends of the input shaft 4 are connected to the input part 2 of the housing 1 through bearings. A first input gear 11 is fixedly installed on the input shaft 4. A second input gear 12 is sleeved on the first input gear 11, and the second input gear 12 meshes with the second drive gear 13;
[0038] An output shaft 5 is installed at the output port on the top of the housing 1. An output gear 15 is provided at the bottom of the output shaft 5. An output gear 16 is sleeved on the output gear 15, and the output gear 16 meshes with the third drive gear 14;
[0039] An output shaft 6 is installed at the output port on the back of the housing 1. An output gear 17 is provided at one end of the output shaft 6. An output gear 18 is sleeved on the output gear 17, and the output gear 18 meshes with the fourth drive gear 19.
[0040] In the preferred scheme of the above corn harvesting machinery gearbox:
[0041] Overall structure and working principle
[0042] The corn harvesting machinery gearbox realizes the transmission of power from the input shaft 4 to the output shaft through its internally precision-designed gear system, and adjusts the rotational speed and torque as required. The gearbox is made of aluminum material, which has the characteristics of light weight and high strength, can effectively reduce the weight of the whole machine, and improve the mobility and stability of the mechanical system.
[0043] An end cover 7 is installed at one end of the gearbox, and a positioning shaft 8 is installed at the other end. Both ends of the drive shaft 3 are connected to the end cover 7 and the positioning shaft 8 through bearings respectively, ensuring the stability of the drive shaft 3. This design enables the drive shaft 3 to rotate stably in the gearbox and effectively transmit power.
[0044] Working principle of the gear transmission system
[0045] Cylindrical gear transmission: The driving gear 1, driving gear 2, input gear 1, output gear 1 and output gear 3 are designed with cylindrical gears. When the input shaft 4 rotates, power is transmitted to the driving gear 2 through the meshing of the input gear 1 and the input gear 2. The driving gear 2 further transmits the power to the driving gear 1, and the driving gear 1 then transmits the power to the driving gear 3 and the driving gear 4. Finally, the driving gear 3 and the driving gear 4 transmit the power to the output shaft 1 and the output shaft 2 through the output gear 2 and the output gear 4 respectively. The parallel axis design of the cylindrical gears makes the power transmission stable and reliable.
[0046] Bevel gear transmission: The driving gear 3, output gear 2 and output gear 4 are designed with single-sided bevel gears, while the driving gear 4 is a double-sided bevel gear. This design enables the gearbox to achieve power transmission between non-parallel axes, increasing the flexibility and adaptability of the gearbox. The meshing shape of the bevel gears is conical, allowing the gears to withstand certain radial and axial loads while transmitting power.
[0047] Dust-proof and lubrication system
[0048] Dust-proof cover 20 design: Dust-proof covers 20 are installed at the output ports on the top and back of the housing 1 to prevent dust and debris from entering the interior of the gearbox and ensure the normal operation of the gearbox.
[0049] Lubrication system: The interior of the gearbox is equipped with a lubrication system. Through the configuration of oil nozzles and oil plugs 9, it is convenient for users to add lubricating oil. The lubricating oil can reduce the wear of components such as gears and bearings, and improve the service life and reliability of the gearbox. The oil nozzles and oil plugs 9 provided at the end cover 7 and the input part 2 enable users to easily add and replace the lubricating oil.
[0050] Summary of the working principle of the gearbox of corn harvesting machinery
[0051] As the core component of the transmission system, the gearbox of corn harvesting machinery realizes the transmission and distribution of power based on a series of precisely designed gears and shafts. The following is a summary of the main components of this gearbox and their working principles:
[0052] Housing 1:
[0053] Material: Made of aluminum material to ensure that the gearbox has sufficient strength and stiffness while reducing the weight of the whole machine.
[0054] Structure: The interior is provided with a transmission layer for installing and supporting the transmission shaft 3 and gears.
[0055] Interface: One end is provided with an input part 2, which is connected to the engine or the power output shaft; the top and the back are provided with output ports, which are respectively connected to different working components of the corn header.
[0056] Drive shaft 3:
[0057] Support: Both ends of the drive shaft 3 are connected to the transmission layer through bearings to ensure the stable rotation of the shaft.
[0058] Gear installation: A first transmission gear 10 is fixedly installed on the drive shaft 3, which is located at both ends and the middle position of the shaft respectively, for power transmission.
[0059] Transmission gear:
[0060] Gear type: It includes the first transmission gear 10, the second, the third and the fourth. Among them, the first transmission gear 10 is fixedly installed on the drive shaft 3, and the rest of the gears are sleeved on the first transmission gear 10.
[0061] Power transmission: The second transmission gear 13 meshes with the second input gear 12 to receive power from the engine or the power output shaft; the third transmission gear 14 and the fourth transmission gear 19 respectively transmit power to the first output shaft 5 and the second output shaft 6 through the second output gear 16 and the fourth output gear 18.
[0062] Input part 2:
[0063] Input shaft 4: One end penetrates through the input part 2 of the housing 1, and both ends are connected to the housing 1 through bearings to ensure the stability and reliability of the shaft.
[0064] Input gear: It is fixedly installed on the input shaft 4 for receiving and transmitting power.
[0065] Output part:
[0066] The first output shaft 5 and the second output shaft 6: They are respectively installed at the top and the back output ports of the housing 1, for transmitting power to different working components of the corn header.
[0067] Output gear: It is installed on the output shaft and meshes with the transmission gear to achieve power transmission.
[0068] Working principle:
[0069] When the engine or the power output shaft rotates, power is transmitted to the second transmission gear 13 through the meshing of the first input gear 11 and the second input gear 12.
[0070] The second transmission gear 13 then transmits the power to the first transmission gear 10, and further transmits the power to the second output gear 16 and the fourth output gear 18 respectively through the third transmission gear 14 and the fourth transmission gear 19.
[0071] Finally, the output gear two 16 and the output gear four 18 transmit power to the output shaft one 5 and the output shaft two 6, driving different working components of the corn header to operate.
[0072] Overall, the gearbox of the corn harvesting machine realizes the efficient transmission of power from the engine to the working components of the corn header through carefully designed gears and shafts, providing stable and reliable power support for the corn harvesting machine.
[0073] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. Gearbox of corn harvesting machinery, characterized in that, It includes the following components: A housing (1) made of aluminum. There is a transmission layer inside the housing (1). One end of the housing (1) is provided with an input part (2) for connecting an engine or a power output shaft. The top and the back of the housing (1) are provided with output ports for connecting different working components of a corn header; A transmission shaft (3) is arranged inside the transmission layer, and both ends of the transmission shaft (3) are connected to the transmission layer through bearings respectively; A first transmission gear (10) is fixedly installed on the transmission shaft (3), and the first transmission gear (10) is located at both ends and the middle position of the transmission shaft (3); A second transmission gear (13), a third transmission gear (14) and a fourth transmission gear (19) are sleeved on the first transmission gear (10); The input part (2) is provided with an input shaft (4). One end of the input shaft (4) penetrates through the input part (2) of the housing (1). Both ends of the input shaft (4) are connected to the input part (2) of the housing (1) through bearings. A first input gear (11) is fixedly installed on the input shaft (4). A second input gear (12) is sleeved on the first input gear (11), and the second input gear (12) meshes with the second transmission gear (13); An output shaft one (5) is installed at the output port on the top of the housing (1). A first output gear (15) is provided at the bottom of the output shaft one (5). A second output gear (16) is sleeved on the first output gear (15), and the second output gear (16) meshes with the third transmission gear (14); An output shaft two (6) is installed at the output port on the back of the housing (1). A third output gear (17) is provided at one end of the output shaft two (6). A fourth output gear (18) is sleeved on the third output gear (17), and the fourth output gear (18) meshes with the fourth transmission gear (19).
2. The gearbox of the corn harvesting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A end cover (7) is installed at one end of the housing (1), and a positioning shaft (8) is installed at the other end. Both ends of the transmission shaft (3) are connected to the end cover (7) and the positioning shaft (8) through bearings respectively.
3. The gearbox of the corn harvesting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first transmission gear (10), the second transmission gear (13), the first input gear (11), the first output gear (15) and the third output gear (17) are cylindrical gears.
4. The gearbox of the corn harvesting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The third transmission gear (14), the second output gear (16) and the fourth output gear (18) are single-sided bevel gears, and the fourth transmission gear (19) is a double-sided bevel gear.
5. The gearbox of the corn harvesting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, Dust covers (20) are installed at the output ports on the top and the back of the housing (1).
6. The gearbox of the corn harvesting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, Oil nozzles are provided at one end of the housing (1) where the end cover (7) is installed and at the input part (2), and oil plugs (9) are configured on the oil nozzles.