Small heating device for tail end of oil way of lubricating system
By designing a slidable heating connector and annular heater at the end of the oil circuit of the lubricating system, combined with a thermostat and temperature sensor, the problems of uneven heating of lubricating oil and high energy consumption in low temperature environments are solved, and the efficient flowability of lubricating oil and the stable operation of the equipment are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422944163.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-29
AI Technical Summary
The existing lubrication systems are unevenly heated and have high energy consumption under extremely low temperature environments, resulting in poor lubricant fluidity and affecting the normal operation of the equipment.
A small heating device for lubrication system oil circuit ends is designed, using a slidingly mounted heating joint body and annular heater, combined with a thermostat and temperature sensor to ensure uniform heating and efficient heating, avoiding increased viscosity and blockage of lubricating oil.
Achieve uniform heating of lubricant in low temperature environments, improve fluidity, ensure smooth delivery of lubricant, reduce maintenance costs, and improve equipment operation efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the field of lubrication system heating technology, and in particular to a small heating device for the end of an oil circuit of a lubrication system. Background Art
[0002] The lubrication system oil circuit is an indispensable part of mechanical equipment. Its main function is to form an oil film between moving parts to reduce direct contact between metal surfaces, reduce friction and wear, thereby improving mechanical efficiency and extending equipment life. In addition, lubricating oil can also carry away the heat generated by friction through circulation, helping to maintain the equipment within a reasonable temperature range and avoid damage caused by overheating. However, with the diversification of industrial production environments, especially in extreme climatic conditions, the performance of lubrication systems faces new challenges. In particular, in cold environments, the dynamic viscosity of lubricating oil increases significantly, resulting in poor fluidity and affecting the normal operation of equipment. To address this problem, the industry currently generally adopts a variety of measures to ensure the smooth flow of lubricating oil. Common methods include using low-viscosity lubricants, adding antifreeze, regularly changing lubricants, and preheating the lubricants. Specifically, using low-viscosity lubricants can reduce viscosity at low temperatures, but this is costly and has limited applicability. Adding antifreeze can improve lubricant fluidity to a certain extent, but may affect the lubricant's chemical properties. Regular lubricant replacement, while effective, is cumbersome and expensive in practice. Preheating, a more direct method, uses an external heating device to heat the lubricant to restore it to a suitable working state. However, existing preheating methods often suffer from uneven heating and high energy consumption. While these methods can alleviate lubricant fluidity issues at low temperatures to some extent, they still have some shortcomings. For example, the use of low-viscosity lubricants and antifreeze can increase operating costs and adversely affect lubricant performance. Regular lubricant replacement is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also increases equipment maintenance costs. While existing preheating methods can increase lubricant temperature, the problems of uneven heating and high energy consumption remain unresolved. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a small heating device that can efficiently and evenly heat lubricant at low temperatures to ensure smooth lubricant flow and maintain proper equipment operation. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to improve the smoothness of lubricating oil flow, the present application provides a small heating device for the end of the oil circuit of the lubrication system.
[0004] The present application provides a small heating device for the end of the oil circuit of a lubrication system, which adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A small heating device for the end of the oil circuit of a lubrication system includes an oil pipe and a brush assembly, and also includes a heating joint body. The heating joint body is installed on the oil pipe, and the heating joint body is slidably installed on the oil pipe. The heating joint body is connected to the brush assembly body through the heating joint body. A heating element is provided in the heating joint body, and the heating element includes an annular heater. A through hole is provided on the heating joint body, and an installation groove is provided on the inner side wall of the through hole. The oil pipe is arranged through the through hole, and the heating element is installed in the installation groove. The annular heater is sleeved on the oil pipe and has a clearance fit with the oil pipe.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the heating joint body is installed on the oil pipe and can slide along the oil pipe, so that the heating position can be adjusted according to actual needs to ensure that the heating effect is evenly distributed; an annular heater is provided in the heating joint body, and the annular heater is sleeved on the oil pipe and matched with the oil pipe gap. This design can heat the lubricating oil in the oil pipe without interfering with the normal operation of the oil pipe, thereby improving the fluidity of the lubricating oil and avoiding blockage caused by excessive viscosity of the lubricating oil; the brush assembly is connected to the heating joint body to ensure that the heated lubricating oil can flow smoothly to the part to be lubricated, further improving the lubrication effect.
[0007] In a specific embodiment, the ring heater is configured as a ceramic ring heater.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the ceramic ring heater has high thermal efficiency and stability, can quickly heat the lubricating oil in a low-temperature environment, effectively reduce the dynamic viscosity of the lubricating oil, overcome the problem of lubricating oil accumulation caused by surface tension, and ensure that the lubricating oil is smoothly transported to the part to be lubricated.
[0009] In a specific embodiment, the heating element further includes a temperature controller, and the annular heater is electrically connected to the temperature controller.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the annular heater is electrically connected to the temperature controller, which can automatically control the working state of the annular heater according to the set temperature, ensuring that the lubricating oil is effectively heated in a low-temperature environment, avoiding the increase in viscosity and surface tension of the lubricating oil due to excessively low temperature, thereby allowing the lubricating oil to be transported more smoothly to the part to be lubricated.
[0011] In a specific possible implementation scheme, the heating element further includes a temperature sensor, a deep hole is provided on the inner side wall of the installation groove, the temperature sensor is installed in the deep hole, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the temperature controller.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, a temperature sensor is added and the temperature is monitored in real time, so that the temperature of the ring heater can be precisely controlled, avoiding the decomposition of the lubricating oil due to excessive heating or the poor fluidity of the lubricating oil due to insufficient heating, ensuring that the lubricating oil can flow smoothly under various ambient temperatures, and effectively improving the phenomenon of lubricating oil accumulation at the end of the oil circuit under severe cold conditions.
[0013] In a specific embodiment, the gaps between the temperature sensor, the annular heater and the inner wall of the mounting groove are filled with thermally conductive silica gel.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the thermally conductive silicone filled in the gap between the temperature sensor, the annular heater and the inner wall of the mounting groove enhances the heat conduction performance between the temperature sensor and the annular heater, ensuring that the temperature sensor accurately detects the operating temperature of the annular heater, thereby achieving more precise temperature control and avoiding poor lubrication problems caused by decreased fluidity of the lubricating oil due to low temperature.
[0015] In a specific possible implementation scheme, the end surface of the clamping block facing the double-taper ferrule is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping groove is arranged corresponding to the double-taper ferrule.
[0016] In one embodiment, the design of the screwing portion allows for easy installation and removal of the heating connector body, improving operational convenience and maintenance efficiency. The polygonal cross-section design increases friction during screwing, preventing slippage and ensuring a secure and reliable installation.
[0017] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0018] 1. The heating connector body is installed on the oil pipe and can slide along the oil pipe, so that the heating position can be adjusted according to actual needs to ensure uniform heating distribution. The heating connector body is equipped with a ring heater, which is installed on the oil pipe and fits in the oil pipe gap. This design can heat the lubricating oil in the oil pipe without interfering with the normal operation of the oil pipe, improve the fluidity of the lubricating oil, and avoid blockage caused by excessive lubricating oil viscosity. The brush assembly is connected to the heating connector body to ensure that the heated lubricating oil can flow smoothly to the lubricated area, further improving the lubrication effect.
[0019] 2. The ring heater is electrically connected to the thermostat, which can automatically control the working state of the ring heater according to the set temperature, ensuring that the lubricating oil is effectively heated in a low-temperature environment, avoiding the increase in viscosity and surface tension of the lubricating oil caused by too low a temperature, thereby allowing the lubricating oil to be transported more smoothly to the part to be lubricated;
[0020] 3. The design of the screwing part makes the heating connector body easy to install and remove, improving the convenience of operation and maintenance efficiency. The polygonal cross-section design increases the friction during screwing, preventing slipping and ensuring a stable and reliable installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present application.
[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A.
[0023] Explanation of the accompanying symbols: 1. Oil pipe; 2. Brush assembly; 21. Locking groove; 3. Heating joint body; 31. Mounting groove; 32. Deep hole; 4. Double-taper ferrule; 5. Tightening block; 51. Tightening groove; 6. Heating element; 61. Ring heater; 62. Temperature controller; 63. Temperature sensor; 7. Screwing part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0025] An embodiment of the present application discloses a small heating device for the end of an oil circuit of a lubrication system.
[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, a small heating device for the end of the oil circuit of the lubrication system includes an oil pipe, a brush assembly, and a heating structure body. The heating joint body 3 is installed on the oil pipe 1, and a double-tapered ferrule 4 is installed at one end of the oil pipe 1. A locking groove 21 is provided on the oil outlet body. The end of the oil pipe 1 equipped with the double-tapered ferrule 4 is installed in the locking groove 21. The heating joint body 3 is slidably connected to the oil pipe 1. A tightening block 5 is provided on the heating joint body 3. The tightening block 5 is located between the heating joint body 3 and the double-tapered ferrule 4. The outer surface of the tightening block 5 is provided with an external thread, and the inner side wall of the locking groove 21 is correspondingly provided with an internal thread. The tightening block 5 can be threadedly connected in the locking groove 21 and tightened against the double-tapered ferrule 4. A heating element 6 is provided in the heating joint body 3. The oil pipe 1 is locally heated by the heating element 6, so that the lubricating oil can still maintain good fluidity under low temperature conditions.
[0027] A screwing portion 7 is provided on the outer surface of the lower end of the heating joint body 3. The cross section of the screwing portion 7 is set to be polygonal. The design of the screwing portion 7 makes it easy for the user to manually screw the tightening block 5, which is convenient for installation and disassembly.
[0028] The heating element 6 includes an annular heater 61, a temperature controller 62 and a temperature sensor 63. A through hole is provided on the heating joint body 3, and a mounting groove 31 is provided on the inner wall of the through hole. The oil pipe 1 is provided through the through hole, and the heating element 6 is installed in the mounting groove 31. The annular heater 61 is sleeved with the oil pipe 1 and has a clearance fit with the oil pipe 1. This clearance fit ensures that the annular heater 61 evenly heats the lubricating oil in the oil pipe 1. In the embodiment of the present application, the annular heater 61 adopts a ceramic annular heater 61. The ceramic annular heater 61 is adopted because it has excellent insulation and stability, high heating efficiency and long service life. The ceramic annular heater 61 has a wide operating temperature range and is suitable for various harsh environments, especially cold climates, and can maintain a stable heating effect.
[0029] The ring heater 61 is configured as a ceramic ring heater 61. The ceramic ring heater 61 has excellent insulation and high-temperature resistance, making it suitable for long-term continuous operation. The shape of the ceramic ring heater 61 can be circular, square, or other geometric shapes, depending on the actual installation space. The thickness of the ceramic ring heater 61 can be adjusted based on the required heating power; generally, a thickness between 1 and 3 mm is suitable.
[0030] Among them, the material of the ring heater 61 can be selected as a carbon fiber ring heater 61. The carbon fiber ring heater 61 has the characteristics of light weight, high strength and good thermal conductivity, and is particularly suitable for use in high-performance equipment such as aerospace, high-speed trains, etc. The thickness of the carbon fiber ring heater 61 can be adjusted according to the required heating power, and is generally more suitable between 0.5-2mm. The shape of the carbon fiber ring heater 61 can be flat, wavy or other special shapes, and the specific shape should be selected according to the actual installation space. For example, the flat carbon fiber ring heater 61 is suitable for narrow spaces, and the wavy carbon fiber ring heater 61 is suitable for occasions that require a large surface area for heat transfer.
[0031] The shape of the annular heater 61 can also be set to a spiral shape. The spiral annular heater 61 can increase the contact area with the oil pipe 1 and improve the heating efficiency. The pitch and diameter of the spiral annular heater 61 should be adjusted according to actual needs. Generally, a pitch between 1-5mm and a diameter between 2-10mm are more suitable. The spiral annular heater 61 can be installed by welding, bonding or embedding. The specific method should be selected according to the actual working conditions. For example, welding is suitable for high temperature and high pressure environments, bonding is suitable for low temperature and low pressure environments, and embedding is suitable for occasions that require frequent disassembly and assembly.
[0032] The annular heater 61 can also be installed magnetically. The magnetic annular heater 61 is adsorbed on the oil pipe 1 by magnets, and no additional fixing device is required, making it very convenient to install and disassemble. The magnet material of the magnetic annular heater 61 can be selected from neodymium iron boron magnets or samarium cobalt magnets, both of which have strong magnetic force and stable performance. The shape of the magnetic annular heater 61 can be a circular ring, a rectangular strip or other geometric shape, and the specific shape should be selected according to the actual installation space. During the installation of the magnetic annular heater 61, attention should be paid to the polarity of the magnet to obtain the best adsorption effect.
[0033] A deep hole 32 is opened on the inner wall of the mounting groove 31, and the temperature sensor 63 is installed in the deep hole 32. The temperature sensor 63 and the annular heater 61 are electrically connected to the temperature controller 62 through a wire. The gap between the temperature sensor 63, the annular heater 61 and the inner wall of the mounting groove 31 is filled with thermal conductive silicone.
[0034] The thermostat 62 can set the upper and lower limits of the heating temperature. When the temperature of the lubricating oil in the oil pipe is lower than the set lower limit, the thermostat 62 automatically starts the annular heater. When the temperature reaches the set upper limit, the thermostat 62 automatically stops the annular heater. This can avoid overheating and extend the service life of the heating element.
[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the end face of the clamping block 5 facing the double-taper ferrule 4 is provided with a clamping groove 51, and the clamping groove 51 is arranged corresponding to the double-taper ferrule 4 to ensure the sealing between the heating joint body 3 and the oil pipe 1 and avoid leakage of lubricating oil. The clamping groove 51 is arranged as an inclined groove and is arranged to be inclined outward from the side adjacent to the oil pipe 1 to the side away from the oil pipe 1. At the same time, in other embodiments, the inclined groove can be set as a trapezoidal groove and a V-groove. The use of the trapezoidal groove can make the clamping block 5 easier to embed into the double-taper ferrule 4, thereby improving assembly efficiency. The V-groove can enhance the sealing effect to a greater extent because it can apply pressure over a wider area. The design of the wedge groove focuses more on realizing the self-locking function during the assembly process, that is, as the pressure of the heating joint body 3 increases, the wedge groove can better bite the double-taper ferrule 4, thereby improving the reliability of the connection.
[0036] The embodiment of this application describes a small heating device for the end of a lubrication system oil circuit. The principle of operation is as follows: by installing a heating connector body 3 on an oil pipe 1 and integrating a heating element 6 within the heating connector body 3, the operation of the entire lubrication system is no longer affected by low temperatures. The selection of heating element 6 not only improves heating efficiency but also balances safety and cost-effectiveness. A rational structural design ensures the device's tightness and avoids problems such as lubricant leakage caused by uneven heating.
[0037] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.
Claims
1. A small heating device for the end of an oil circuit of a lubricating system, comprising an oil pipe (1) and a brush assembly (2), characterized in that: The invention also includes a heating joint body (3), wherein the heating joint body (3) is mounted on the oil pipe (1), the heating joint body (3) is slidably mounted on the oil pipe (1), the heating joint body (3) is connected to the brush assembly body through the heating joint body (3), a heating element (6) is arranged in the heating joint body (3), the heating element (6) includes an annular heater (61), a through hole is provided on the heating joint body (3), an installation groove (31) is provided on the inner side wall of the through hole, the oil pipe (1) is arranged through the through hole, the heating element (6) is installed in the installation groove (31), and the annular heater (61) is sleeved on the oil pipe (1) and is clearance-matched with the oil pipe (1).
2. The small heating device for the end of the oil circuit of the lubrication system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular heater (61) is configured as a ceramic annular heater.
3. The small heating device for the end of the oil circuit of the lubrication system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating element (6) further comprises a temperature controller (62), and the annular heater (61) is electrically connected to the temperature controller (62).
4. The small heating device for the end of the oil circuit of the lubrication system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heating element (6) further includes a temperature sensor (63). A deep hole (32) is provided on the inner wall of the mounting groove (31). The temperature sensor (63) is installed in the deep hole (32). The temperature sensor (63) is electrically connected to the temperature controller (62).
5. The small heating device for the end of the oil circuit of the lubrication system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gap between the temperature sensor (63), the annular heater (61) and the inner wall of the mounting groove (31) is filled with thermally conductive silica gel.
6. The small heating device for the end of the oil circuit of the lubrication system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A screwing portion (7) is provided on the outer surface of the lower end of the heating joint body (3), and the cross section of the screwing portion (7) is configured as a polygon.