Built-in retainer structure for automobile ball cage

By designing a built-in cage structure, the lubricant oil deposition problem is solved, better lubrication effect and wear resistance are achieved, the service life of the ball cage is extended, the smoothness of movement is ensured and energy loss is reduced.

CN223203502UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-08HANGZHOU HANGHAI INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422712758.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2025-08-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-07

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, lubricating oil is easily deposited on the bottom in the automotive ball cage, resulting in insufficient surface lubrication and affecting the stability of movement and service life.

Method used

A built-in cage structure is designed, including a ball receiving groove, a ball bearing groove and a warp groove. The inner wall of the cage is designed as a recessed structure, and annular edges and wear-resistant edges are provided on the surface, using aluminum oxide and chromium-nickel alloy materials to improve wear resistance and lubrication effect.

Benefits of technology

By reducing friction contact area, evenly distributing lubricant, reducing friction heat, enhancing structural strength, extending service life, ensuring smooth motion and reducing energy loss.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a built-in retainer structure for an automobile ball cage, which comprises a retainer body, a ball containing groove is arranged on the lateral side of the retainer body, ball bearing grooves are arranged at the top and the bottom of the retainer body, and an inner ring and an outer ring of the retainer body are polished to be smooth. The utility model relates to the technical field of retainers. According to the built-in retainer structure for the automobile ball cage, the ball containing grooves, the ball bearing grooves and the warp grooves are formed, the inner wall of the retainer is designed to be concave, the concave structure can reduce the contact area with a ball, and therefore the friction coefficient is reduced, the concave structure can help to evenly distribute a lubricating agent and improve the lubricating effect, and the groove lines can increase the surface area; according to the retainer, heat dissipation is facilitated, heat generated by friction is reduced, the structural strength of the retainer can be enhanced to a certain extent through the concave groove lines, a better supporting effect is provided, and the retainer has good wear resistance through the arrangement of the annular edge and the wear-resistant edge.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of retaining frames, in particular to a built-in retaining frame structure for a vehicle ball cage. Background Art

[0002] The automotive ball cage cage is one of the key components in the automotive drive system. It is mainly used to hold and support the rolling elements (such as spherical bearings) in the ball joint to ensure the smooth rotation of the drive shaft.

[0003] Patent No. CN216895440U discloses a ball cage retainer, belonging to the field of ball cage technology. The patent includes a frame, a steel ball hole is opened on the outer wall of the frame, an oil injection hole is opened on the side wall of the frame, and a diversion hole is opened on the outer wall of the frame. The frame is provided with an oil storage component and a circulation sealing component inside, the oil storage component is connected to the oil injection hole, and the circulation sealing component is connected to the diversion hole. The patent uses the oil storage component and the circulation sealing component in combination to allow the lubricating grease in the oil storage tank to flow into the steel ball hole through the oil outlet groove, and the use of oil storage cotton can absorb excess lubricating grease in the steel ball hole. The oil storage cotton can be squeezed during the rotation of the steel ball to keep the steel ball in a lubricated state for a long time, saving lubricating grease. At the same time, the lubricating grease can be transported to the outer wall of the frame, reducing the friction between the retainer and the outer wheel, and increasing the service life of the device.

[0004] As shown in the above technology, a common ball cage retainer is installed inside the ball cage. The retainer helps to keep the rolling elements in their working position and prevent them from contacting each other, thereby ensuring smooth rotation. However, the internal lubricating oil is affected by gravity. During operation, the lubricating oil is easily deposited at the bottom of the ball cage for a long time, and the surface lubrication is limited. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a built-in retainer structure for a vehicle ball cage, which solves the problem that lubricating oil is easily deposited on the bottom of the ball cage for a long time during operation, resulting in limited surface lubrication.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a built-in retainer structure for a vehicle ball cage, comprising:

[0007] The retainer body has a ball receiving groove on its side, a ball bearing groove on its top and bottom, and the inner ring and outer ring of the retainer body are polished smooth.

[0008] Preferably, a warp groove is formed on the inner wall of the retaining frame body, and the inner wall of the warp groove is roughened.

[0009] Preferably, heat dissipation holes are provided on the surface of the retainer body, and the heat dissipation holes are provided in a plurality and are evenly arranged on the surface of the retainer body.

[0010] Preferably, the surface of the ball receiving groove is fixedly connected with an annular edge, the material of the annular edge is aluminum oxide, and the aluminum oxide sheet is bonded using industrial adhesive.

[0011] Preferably, a wear-resistant edge is fixedly connected to the surface of the ball bearing groove, and the material of the wear-resistant edge is chromium-nickel alloy, which is connected by welding.

[0012] The utility model provides a built-in retainer structure for a vehicle ball joint. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0013] (1) The built-in retainer structure used in the automobile ball cage utilizes the arrangement of the ball receiving groove, the ball bearing groove, and the warp groove. The inner wall of the retainer is designed to be concave. The concave structure can reduce the contact area with the ball, thereby reducing the friction coefficient. The concave structure can help evenly distribute the lubricant and improve the lubrication effect. The grooves can increase the surface area, help dissipate heat, and reduce the heat generated by friction. The concave grooves can enhance the structural strength of the retainer to a certain extent and provide better support effect.

[0014] (2) The built-in retainer structure used in the automobile ball cage utilizes the setting of annular edges and wear-resistant edges to have good wear resistance to withstand repeated friction of the rolling elements, extend the service life, facilitate fine processing, maintain a smooth surface to reduce the friction coefficient, reduce energy loss and wear, and the geometric shape and size need to be precise to ensure good fit with the rolling elements and ensure smooth movement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 For this utility model Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0019] In the figure: 1. Cage body; 2. Ball receiving groove; 3. Ball bearing groove; 4. Warp groove; 5. Heat dissipation hole; 6. Annular edge; 7. Wear-resistant edge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] See also Figures 1-4 , this utility model provides two technical solutions:

[0022] Embodiment 1, a built-in retainer structure for a vehicle CV joint, comprising:

[0023] The retaining frame body 1 has a ball receiving groove 2 on its side. The ball receiving groove 2 is used to receive the balls, ensuring that the balls do not contact each other in the retaining frame while allowing them to rotate freely. The design of the receiving groove can help reduce friction and wear. The top and bottom of the retaining frame body 1 are provided with ball bearing grooves 3. The ball bearing grooves 3 are used to support the balls, bear their loads, and keep the balls stably positioned in the retaining frame. Its shape and design are to ensure that the balls can withstand the pressure and load during operation. The inner ring and outer ring of the retaining frame body 1 are polished smooth. By utilizing the arrangement of the ball receiving groove 2, the ball bearing groove 3, and the warp groove 4, the inner wall of the retaining frame is designed to be concave. The concave structure may reduce the contact area with the balls, thereby reducing the friction coefficient. The concave can help evenly distribute the lubricant and improve the lubrication effect. The grooves can increase the surface area, help dissipate heat, and reduce the heat generated by friction. The concave grooves can enhance the structural strength of the retaining frame to a certain extent and provide better support effects.

[0024] Embodiment 2, the main difference from embodiment 1 is: a built-in retainer structure for automobile ball cage, the inner wall of the retainer body 1 is provided with warp grooves 4, the inner wall of the warp grooves 4 is polished rough, the surface of the retainer body 1 is provided with heat dissipation holes 5, the number of heat dissipation holes 5 is set to multiple, and evenly arranged on the surface of the retainer body 1, the surface of the ball receiving groove 2 is fixedly connected with an annular edge 6, the material of the annular edge 6 is aluminum oxide, and the aluminum oxide sheet is bonded with an industrial adhesive, and the industrial adhesive can be, for example, epoxy resin, and the surface of the ball bearing groove 3 is fixedly connected with a wear-resistant edge 7, the material of the wear-resistant edge 7 is chromium-nickel alloy, and is connected by welding. The arrangement of the annular edge 6 and the wear-resistant edge 7 has good wear resistance to withstand repeated friction of the rolling body, extend the service life, facilitate fine processing, maintain a smooth surface, reduce the friction coefficient, reduce energy loss and wear, and the geometric shape and size need to be precise to ensure good fit with the rolling body and ensure smooth movement.

[0025] Meanwhile, the contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0026] During operation, the cage body 1 is installed inside the ball cage, and the positioning rolling elements run normally inside the cage body 1. Sufficient lubricating oil is added to the inside of the ball cage. After using it for a period of time, it is maintained and restored.

[0027] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0028] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A built-in retainer structure for a vehicle ball cage, characterized in that: include: A retainer body (1) is provided with a ball receiving groove (2) on the side of the retainer body (1), a ball bearing groove (3) is provided on the top and bottom of the retainer body (1), the inner ring and the outer ring of the retainer body (1) are polished smooth, and a warp groove (4) is provided on the inner wall of the retainer body (1), and the inner wall of the warp groove (4) is polished rough.

2. The built-in retainer structure for a vehicle CV joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the retainer body (1) is provided with heat dissipation holes (5), and the heat dissipation holes (5) are provided in a plurality and are evenly arranged on the surface of the retainer body (1).

3. The built-in retainer structure for a vehicle CV joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the ball receiving groove (2) is fixedly connected with an annular edge (6), the material of the annular edge (6) is aluminum oxide, and the aluminum oxide sheets are bonded using industrial adhesive.

4. The built-in retainer structure for a vehicle CV joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wear-resistant edge (7) is fixedly connected to the surface of the ball bearing groove (3); the wear-resistant edge (7) is made of chromium-nickel alloy and is connected by welding.

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