Gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device

By adopting a matching structure of a bidirectional screw and a reverse threaded hole and a rotary locking mechanism in the horizontal wheel device, the problem of inconvenient clearance adjustment in the prior art is solved, precise adjustment and stability of the horizontal wheel clearance is achieved, and the operation reliability of the crane is improved.

CN223213685UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12HENAN WEIHUA HEAVY MACHINE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521090001.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-05-30

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Technical Problem

The existing horizontal wheel devices cannot adapt to the gap adjustment requirements under different working conditions in the crane, and the adjustment accuracy is low, resulting in unstable equipment operation and increasing maintenance costs.

Method used

The innovative matching structure of the bidirectional screw and the reverse threaded hole is adopted, combined with the guiding role of the limiting rod, the synchronous reverse movement of the horizontal wheel is achieved through the toggle assembly, and the stability of the adjustment parameters is ensured through the rotary locking mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It realizes accurate adjustment and long-term stability of horizontal wheel clearance, improves the position control accuracy of the crane walking mechanism, and reduces equipment failure rate and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device, which relates to the technical field of hoisting machinery and comprises a mounting frame and a horizontal wheel component. Two corresponding moving blocks are slidably connected into the mounting frame, an adjusting assembly is mounted in the mounting frame, a shifting assembly is mounted at the right end of the adjusting assembly, and a fixing assembly is mounted on the right side of the mounting frame; the horizontal wheel assembly comprises a protective shell, a fixing ring, a connecting rod, a bearing, a horizontal wheel and a sealing cover, the protective shell is fixed to the lower side of the moving block, the fixing ring is fixed in the protective shell, the connecting rod is fixed in the fixing ring, the bearing is installed at the lower end of the circumferential face of the connecting rod, and the horizontal wheel is installed on the circumferential face of the bearing. A sealing cover is fixed to the lower end of the circumferential face of the connecting rod, and the distance between the two horizontal wheels can be rapidly adjusted according to requirements in the using process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lifting machinery, in particular to a horizontal wheel device with adjustable gap. Background Art

[0002] Horizontal wheel devices are important components in the lifting and transportation industry and automated production line equipment. Some cranes with high positioning accuracy often use horizontal wheel devices to ensure the accuracy of the trolley travel mechanism. For example, the horizontal wheel device disclosed in patent document CN205838365U adopts a fixed structure and cannot adapt to the gap adjustment requirements under different working conditions. While CN201330122Y involves a simple adjustment structure, it has low adjustment accuracy and lacks a reliable locking mechanism. Vibration during equipment operation can easily cause gap changes, reducing the equipment's service life and work efficiency and increasing maintenance costs. Therefore, we propose a horizontal wheel device with adjustable gap. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device, which can quickly adjust the distance between the two horizontal wheels according to needs during use, and can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: a gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device, comprising a mounting frame and a horizontal wheel assembly;

[0005] Mounting frame: There are two corresponding moving blocks in internal sliding connection, an adjustment component is installed inside the mounting frame, a toggle component is installed on the right end of the adjustment component, and a fixed component is installed on the right side of the mounting frame;

[0006] Horizontal wheel assembly: includes a protective shell, a fixed ring, a connecting rod, a bearing, a horizontal wheel and a sealing cover. The protective shell is fixed to the lower side of the moving block, the fixing ring is fixed inside the protective shell, the connecting rod is fixed inside the fixing ring, the bearing is installed at the lower end of the circumferential surface of the connecting rod, the horizontal wheel is installed on the circumferential surface of the bearing, and the sealing cover is fixed to the lower end of the circumferential surface of the connecting rod. By setting the horizontal wheel assembly, the walking accuracy of the crane can be effectively guaranteed.

[0007] Furthermore, the adjusting component includes a bidirectional screw and a limit rod. A threaded hole is provided on the front side of the moving block, and the threads of the two threaded holes are opposite. The internal threads of the two threaded holes are connected to the bidirectional screw. Two corresponding rotating holes are provided on the left and right sides of the interior of the mounting frame. The left and right ends of the bidirectional screw are rotatably connected to the inside of the two rotating holes. A limiting hole is provided on the rear side of the moving block, and the internal sliding connection of the two limiting holes is connected to the limiting rod. The limiting rod is fixed to the inside of the mounting frame. The positions of the two moving blocks are adjusted by setting the adjusting component, thereby adjusting the gap between the two horizontal wheels.

[0008] Furthermore, the toggle assembly includes a turntable and a toggle column. The turntable is fixed to the right end of the bidirectional screw, and the toggle column is fixed to the right end of the turntable. The bidirectional screw is driven to rotate by setting the toggle assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixing assembly includes an externally threaded barrel, a fastening ring and an anti-slip ring. A threaded groove is provided on the right side of the mounting frame. The internal thread of the threaded groove is connected to the externally threaded barrel. A through hole is provided at the right end of the externally threaded barrel. The toggle column is located inside the through hole. A fastening ring and an anti-slip ring are sleeved on the circumferential surface of the toggle column. The fastening ring and the anti-slip ring are fixed together. The anti-slip ring fits with the right end of the turntable. The fastening ring and the anti-slip ring are located inside the externally threaded barrel. The turntable is fixed by setting a fixing assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, an annular groove is provided on the circumferential surface of the external thread barrel, and a six-deformation fixing frame is fixed inside the annular groove. The six-deformation fixing frame makes it convenient for users to rotate the external thread barrel.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device has the following advantages:

[0012] 1. This new design utilizes an innovative structure combining a bidirectional screw and a reverse threaded hole, combined with the guiding action of a limit rod, to achieve precise, synchronous reverse movement of the two horizontal wheels. This design ensures smooth and controllable gap adjustment, effectively improving the position control accuracy of the crane's travel mechanism and overcoming the inconvenience of traditional fixed structures.

[0013] 2. The unique rotary locking mechanism forms a multiple locking effect after the adjustment is completed through the combined action of threaded fastening and friction anti-slip. This structure not only ensures the convenience of operation, but also effectively resists the vibration interference during equipment operation, ensures the long-term stability of the adjustment parameters, and significantly reduces the equipment failure rate caused by gap changes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the horizontal wheel group of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the toggle assembly of the utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1 mounting frame, 2 moving block, 3 horizontal wheel assembly, 31 protective shell, 32 fixing ring, 33 connecting rod, 34 bearing, 35 horizontal wheel, 36 sealing cover, 4 adjustment assembly, 41 bidirectional screw, 42 limit rod, 5 toggle assembly, 51 turntable, 52 toggle column, 6 fixing assembly, 61 external thread barrel, 62 fastening ring, 63 anti-slip ring, 7 six deformation fixing frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] 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.

[0020] See also Figure 1-4 , this embodiment provides a technical solution: a gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device, comprising a mounting frame 1 and a horizontal wheel assembly 3;

[0021] Mounting frame 1: There are two corresponding moving blocks 2 connected for internal sliding connection, an adjusting component 4 is installed inside the mounting frame 1, a toggle component 5 is installed on the right end of the adjusting component 4, a fixing component 6 is installed on the right side of the mounting frame 1, the adjusting component 4 includes a bidirectional screw 41 and a limit rod 42, a threaded hole is provided on the front side of the moving block 2, the threads of the two threaded holes are opposite, and the internal threads of the two threaded holes are connected with a bidirectional screw 41, two corresponding rotating holes are provided on the left and right sides of the interior of the mounting frame 1, the left and right ends of the bidirectional screw 41 are rotatably connected to the inside of the two rotating holes, a limiting hole is provided on the rear side of the moving block 2, and the internal sliding connection of the two limiting holes is connected to the limiting rod 42, and the limiting rod 42 is fixed to the inside of the mounting frame 1, the toggle component 5 includes a turntable 51 and a toggle column 52, and the right end of the bidirectional screw 41 is fixed with a turntable 51, a toggle post 52 is fixed to the right end of the turntable 51, and the fixing assembly 6 includes an externally threaded barrel 61, a fastening ring 62 and an anti-slip ring 63. A threaded groove is provided on the right side of the mounting frame 1, and the internal thread of the threaded groove is connected to the externally threaded barrel 61. A through hole is provided at the right end of the externally threaded barrel 61, and the toggle post 52 is located inside the through hole. A fastening ring 62 and an anti-slip ring 63 are sleeved on the circumferential surface of the toggle post 52, and the fastening ring 62 and the anti-slip ring 63 are fixed together. The anti-slip ring 63 fits with the right end of the turntable 51, and the fastening ring 62 and the anti-slip ring 63 are located inside the externally threaded barrel 61. The turntable 51 is fixed by setting the fixing assembly 6, and the bidirectional screw 41 is driven to rotate by setting the toggle assembly 5. The positions of the two moving blocks 2 are adjusted by setting the adjusting assembly 4, thereby adjusting the gap between the two horizontal wheels 35;

[0022] Horizontal wheel assembly 3: includes a protective shell 31, a fixing ring 32, a connecting rod 33, a bearing 34, a horizontal wheel 35 and a sealing cover 36. The protective shell 31 is fixed to the lower side of the moving block 2, the fixing ring 32 is fixed inside the protective shell 31, the connecting rod 33 is fixed inside the fixing ring 32, the bearing 34 is installed on the lower end of the circumferential surface of the connecting rod 33, the horizontal wheel 35 is installed on the circumferential surface of the bearing 34, and the sealing cover 36 is fixed to the lower end of the circumferential surface of the connecting rod 33. By setting the horizontal wheel assembly 3, the walking accuracy of the crane can be effectively guaranteed.

[0023] The outer thread barrel 61 is provided with an annular groove on its circumferential surface, and a six-deformation fixing frame 7 is fixed inside the annular groove. The six-deformation fixing frame 7 facilitates the user to rotate the outer thread barrel 61 .

[0024] The working principle of the gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device provided by the present invention is as follows: when the gap of the horizontal wheel 35 needs to be adjusted, the external threaded barrel 61 of the fixing assembly 6 is first loosened to release the lock on the turntable 51, and then the turntable 51 is driven to rotate by the toggle column 52 of the toggle assembly 5, driving the bidirectional screw 41 of the adjustment assembly 4 to rotate synchronously; the bidirectional screw 41 cooperates with the reverse threaded holes on the moving blocks 2 on both sides to drive the moving blocks 2 to slide symmetrically in the opposite directions along the guide track of the limit rod 42, synchronously pulling the protective shell 31 and the connecting rod 33 in the horizontal wheel assembly 3 to move, so that the two horizontal wheels can be adjusted. 35; after the adjustment is completed, tighten the external threaded barrel 61 to push the anti-slip ring 63 to press the end face of the turntable 51, and form a composite lock through the thread locking of the fastening ring 62 and the friction braking of the anti-slip ring 63; during the process, the double-layer sealing system composed of the protective shell 31 and the sealing cover 36 continuously protects the bearing 34 assembly, ensuring the stable operation of the device in dusty and humid environments. The entire adjustment process is precisely controlled by the linkage mechanism of the bidirectional screw 41 driving, the moving block 2 executing, and the limit rod 42 guiding. There is no need to disassemble parts during the entire operation, and the gap setting and mechanical locking can be completed with a single operation interface.

[0025] The above description is merely 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 description 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 gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device, characterized in that: It includes a mounting frame (1) and a horizontal wheel assembly (3); Mounting frame (1): two corresponding moving blocks (2) are slidably connected inside, an adjusting component (4) is installed inside the mounting frame (1), a toggle component (5) is installed on the right end of the adjusting component (4), and a fixing component (6) is installed on the right side of the mounting frame (1); A horizontal wheel assembly (3): comprising a protective shell (31), a fixing ring (32), a connecting rod (33), a bearing (34), a horizontal wheel (35) and a sealing cover (36), wherein the protective shell (31) is fixed to the lower side of the moving block (2), the fixing ring (32) is fixed inside the protective shell (31), the connecting rod (33) is fixed inside the fixing ring (32), the bearing (34) is mounted on the lower end of the circumferential surface of the connecting rod (33), the horizontal wheel (35) is mounted on the circumferential surface of the bearing (34), and the sealing cover (36) is fixed on the lower end of the circumferential surface of the connecting rod (33); The adjustment assembly (4) includes a bidirectional screw (41) and a limiting rod (42). The front side of the moving block (2) is provided with a threaded hole, the threads of the two threaded holes are opposite to each other, and the internal threads of the two threaded holes are connected to the bidirectional screw (41). Two corresponding rotating holes are provided on the left and right sides of the interior of the mounting frame (1). The left and right ends of the bidirectional screw (41) are rotatably connected to the inside of the two rotating holes. The rear side of the moving block (2) is provided with a limiting hole, and the inside of the two limiting holes is slidably connected to the limiting rod (42), and the limiting rod (42) is fixed to the inside of the mounting frame (1); The toggle assembly (5) comprises a rotating disk (51) and a toggle post (52). The rotating disk (51) is fixed to the right end of the bidirectional screw (41), and the toggle post (52) is fixed to the right end of the rotating disk (51).

2. The gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly (6) comprises an external thread barrel (61), a fastening ring (62) and an anti-slip ring (63); a thread groove is provided on the right side of the mounting frame (1); the internal thread of the thread groove is connected to the external thread barrel (61); a through hole is provided at the right end of the external thread barrel (61); the toggle column (52) is located inside the through hole; the fastening ring (62) and the anti-slip ring (63) are sleeved on the circumferential surface of the toggle column (52); the fastening ring (62) and the anti-slip ring (63) are fixed together; the anti-slip ring (63) is fitted with the right end of the turntable (51); and the fastening ring (62) and the anti-slip ring (63) are located inside the external thread barrel (61).

3. The gap-adjustable horizontal wheel device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An annular groove is provided on the circumferential surface of the externally threaded barrel (61), and six deformable fixing frames (7) are fixed inside the annular groove.

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