Crankshaft timing measuring tool

By designing a crankshaft timing gauge and marking the timing position of the crankshaft gear using dial gauge and gear lever, the problem of inaccurate marking of crankshaft gears in the micro-aircraft engine is solved, and the accuracy and low-cost measurement of engine installation are achieved.

CN223295335UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02JIANGNAN IND GRP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422427879.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-09

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to accurately measure the highest point of the crank of the crankshaft of the micro-aircraft engine, resulting in inaccurate marking of the crank gear timing position, affecting the engine installation accuracy.

Method used

A crankshaft timing measuring gauge is designed, including a frame, gear holder, bracket, fixed thimble, movable thimble and spring. The timing gear position is determined by measuring the highest point of the crankshaft crank, and the timing position is marked using dial gauge readings and gear lever.

Benefits of technology

It realizes accurate measurement of the timing position of the crankshaft gear, ensuring the correct installation of engine parts, simple operation and low cost.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a crankshaft timing measuring tool which comprises a rack, a gear seat, a support, a fixed ejector pin, a movable ejector pin and a spring. A gear seat, a support, a fixed ejector pin and a movable ejector pin are installed on the machine frame, a shaft ring I is arranged on the movable ejector pin, a spring is sleeved on the movable ejector pin, one end of the spring is contacted with the machine frame, and the other end of the spring is contacted with the end face of the shaft ring I. The gear seat is arranged between the fixed ejector pin and the movable ejector pin, and a gear shaft is supported on the gear seat through a bearing. The gear shaft is perpendicular to the fixed ejector pin, a driving gear meshed with a gear of the crankshaft is arranged on the shaft ring I, and a hand wheel is fixedly installed at the end of the gear shaft. The support is installed on the outer side of the gear seat, a rod aligning hole is formed in the support, a gear aligning rod is arranged in the rod aligning hole and is in clearance fit with the rod aligning hole, and a second gear capable of being meshed with the gear on the crank is arranged at the lower end of the gear aligning rod. The device is simple in structure and low in cost; the operation is simple, and the measurement is accurate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of crankshaft timing measurement tooling, and particularly relates to a measuring tool for measuring the timing position of a crankshaft gear. Background Art

[0002] Engine timing is the optimal timing for exhaust, fuel injection, and ignition. Therefore, the camshaft and crankshaft timing gears connected by belts or chains on the engine must have timing marks to ensure alignment with the cylinder marks or chain marks on the cylinder head and cylinder during installation. The timing position of the crankshaft timing gear on some micro-aircraft engines corresponds to the highest point of the crankshaft. Therefore, before installation, the highest point of the crankshaft must be accurately measured to determine the timing position of the gears and mark them accordingly. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a crankshaft timing measuring tool with simple structure and easy operation. It can determine the timing position of the timing gear by measuring the highest point of the crankshaft crank and ensure the correctness of installation with other parts.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a crankshaft timing measuring tool, comprising a frame, a gear seat, a bracket, a fixed thimble, a movable thimble and a spring; the gear seat, bracket, fixed thimble and movable thimble are installed on the frame, and the fixed thimble and movable thimble are coaxially arranged; the movable thimble is provided with a shaft collar I, and a spring is sleeved on the movable thimble, one end of the spring contacts the frame, and the other end contacts the end face of the shaft collar I, and the spring provides clamping force; the gear seat is arranged between the fixed thimble and the movable thimble, and the gear shaft is supported by a bearing on the gear seat, and the gear shaft is perpendicular to the fixed thimble, and the shaft collar I is provided with a driving gear meshing with the gear of the crankshaft, and the end of the gear shaft is fixedly installed with a hand wheel; the bracket is installed on the outside of the gear seat, the bracket is L-shaped, and the bottom of the vertical beam of the bracket is installed on the frame, and the crossbeam of the bracket is provided with a rod hole, a gear rod is provided in the rod hole, the gear rod is clearance-matched with the rod hole, and the gear rod is vertically arranged; the lower end of the gear rod is provided with a second gear meshing with the gear on the crank.

[0005] Furthermore, the frame includes a base plate, a fixed ejector seat and a movable ejector seat; the fixed ejector seat and the movable ejector seat are respectively installed at both ends of the base plate, the fixed ejector seat is provided with a fixed ejector hole, the fixed ejector hole is a stepped hole, the outer end diameter of the fixed ejector hole is larger than the inner end diameter; a fixed ejector is provided in the fixed ejector hole, and the fixed ejector is limited by providing an ejector cover plate at the outer end of the fixed ejector hole;

[0006] A movable ejector hole is provided on the movable ejector seat, which is a stepped hole, and the outer diameter of the movable ejector hole is larger than the inner diameter; a movable ejector cover is fixedly installed at the outer end of the movable ejector hole; a movable ejector is provided in the movable ejector hole; the inner end of the movable ejector passes through the inner end of the movable ejector hole, the shaft collar I of the movable ejector is placed outside the movable ejector hole, and the outer end of the movable ejector passes through the movable ejector cover; one end of the spring contacts the movable ejector cover, and the other end of the spring contacts the end face of the shaft collar I facing the movable ejector cover.

[0007] Furthermore, a handle is fixedly installed on the outer end of the movable ejector.

[0008] Furthermore, an insert hole is provided on the crossbeam of the bracket, and an insert is provided in the insert hole; a rod hole is provided at the insert on the bracket, and the diameter of the rod hole passes through the center of the insert hole.

[0009] Furthermore, the cross-section of the gear seat is U-shaped, and a bearing hole is respectively provided on the two side panels of the gear seat. The two bearing holes are coaxial, and a bearing is respectively provided in each bearing hole. The end surfaces opposite to each other of the two bearing holes are respectively provided with end covers and flanges, and the flanges are installed on the side panels farther away from the bracket; the gear shaft is supported on the two bearings; one end of the gear shaft extends out of the flange and is connected to the handwheel.

[0010] Furthermore, a shaft collar II is provided on the gear shaft, and two spacers are sleeved on the gear shaft; the two spacers are respectively located between the two bearings and the shaft collar II, and are used to limit the axial position of the gear shaft.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0012] The crankshaft timing measuring tool of the present invention has a simple structure and low cost. When using the utility model, the probe of the micrometer is placed on the crank of the crankshaft, and the hand wheel is turned to rotate the gear shaft, thereby driving the crankshaft to rotate; the highest point of the crank is found by reading the standard micrometer, and the gear pair rod is inserted into the tooth groove of the gear on the crankshaft. The timing position of the crankshaft gear corresponds to the gear pair rod. After marking, the product is removed; the operation is simple and the measurement is accurate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a front view of the crankshaft timing measuring tool of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a left side view of the crankshaft timing measuring tool of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a top view of the crankshaft timing measuring tool of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the crankshaft timing measuring tool of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the crankshaft used for detection in the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 6 It is a front view of the gear-pair rod of the crankshaft timing measuring tool of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 7 The utility model is a bottom view of the gear pair rod of the crankshaft timing measuring tool.

[0020] Figure 8 The utility model is a three-dimensional diagram of a movable ejector cover plate of a crankshaft timing measuring tool.

[0021] Figure 9 It is a structural diagram of the gear shaft of the crankshaft timing measuring tool of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] like Figure 1-9 As shown, the crankshaft timing measuring tool of the present invention includes a frame, a gear seat 16, a bracket 25, a fixed ejector pin 2, a movable ejector pin 10 and a spring 8.

[0024] The frame includes a base plate 17, a fixed ejector seat 3, and a movable ejector seat 14. The fixed ejector seat 3 and movable ejector seat 4 are mounted at opposite ends of the base plate 17 via screws 15. The fixed ejector seat 3 is provided with a stepped fixed ejector hole, with the outer diameter of the hole larger than the inner diameter. A fixed ejector pin 2 is positioned within the hole, and an ejector cover plate 1 is provided at the outer end of the hole to limit the position of the fixed ejector pin. The ejector cover plate 1 is mounted to the fixed ejector seat 3 using screws 18.

[0025] A movable thimble hole is provided on the movable thimble seat 14. The movable thimble hole is a stepped hole, and the outer diameter of the movable thimble hole is larger than the inner diameter. A movable thimble cover plate 9 is fixedly installed at the outer end of the movable thimble hole. A movable thimble 10 is provided in the movable thimble hole; the inner end of the movable thimble 10 passes through the inner end of the movable thimble hole, and the movable thimble 10 is provided with a collar I, which is placed outside the movable thimble hole, and the outer end of the movable thimble 10 passes through the movable thimble cover plate; the outer end of the movable thimble 10 is connected to a handle 11 via a pin shaft 12. One end of the spring 8 contacts the movable thimble cover plate 9, and the other end of the spring 8 contacts the end face of the collar I facing the movable thimble cover plate, and the spring 8 provides clamping force. The fixed thimble and the movable thimble are coaxially arranged. A guide portion 91 is provided on the outer end surface of the movable ejector cover 9, and a guide slot 92 is provided on the guide portion 91. The movable ejector 10 is provided with a guide pin 13, which is perpendicular to the movable ejector 10. The portion of the guide pin 13 extending out of the movable ejector 10 is embedded in the guide slot 92.

[0026] The gear seat 16 is mounted on the base plate 17 of the frame via screws 15 and pins. The gear seat 16 is positioned between the fixed ejector pin 2 and the movable ejector pin 10. A gear shaft 23 is supported on the gear seat 16 via a bearing. The gear shaft 23 is perpendicular to the fixed ejector pin 10, and a handwheel 28 is fixedly mounted on the end of the gear shaft 23. The cross-section of the gear seat 16 is U-shaped, with a bearing hole provided on each of the two side panels. The two coaxial bearing holes contain a bearing in each. End caps 21 and flanges 26 are fixed to the opposing end faces of the two bearing holes via screws. The flanges 26 are mounted on the side panels farther from the bracket 25. The gear shaft 23 is supported on two bearings 22; one end of the gear shaft 23 extends beyond the flange 26 and is connected to the handwheel. The gear shaft 23 is connected to the handwheel 28 via a key and is locked with a set screw 29. The gear shaft 23 is provided with a collar II, which is covered with two spacers 24. The collar II is provided with a driving gear 231 that meshes with the gear 41 of the crankshaft 4. The two spacers are respectively located between the two bearings 22 and the collar II to limit the axial position of the gear shaft 23.

[0027] The bracket 25 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the gear seat 16 by screws 20 and positioned by a pin 19. The bracket 25 is L-shaped, and the bottom of the vertical beam of the bracket 25 is mounted on the bottom plate 17 of the frame. The cross beam of the bracket 25 is provided with an insert hole, and an insert 5 is provided in the insert hole. A counter-rod hole is provided at the insert on the bracket 25, and the diameter of the counter-rod hole passes through the center of the insert hole. The gear counter-rod 6 is clearance-matched with the counter-rod hole, and the gear counter-rod 6 is vertically arranged. The gear counter-rod 6 can slide slowly up and down in the bracket insert 5. The lower end of the gear counter-rod 6 is processed with a second gear 61 corresponding to the gear 41 of the crankshaft 4, and the second gear 61 at the lower end of the gear counter-rod 6 can mesh with the gear 41.

[0028] When using this utility model, the specific operations are as follows:

[0029] 1) Pull handle 11 to the right, moving movable ejector 10 to the right (away from fixed ejector 12). Place crankshaft 4 between fixed ejector 2 and movable ejector 10, so that the left end of crankshaft 4 presses against fixed ejector 2. Engage gear 41 of crankshaft 4 with driving gear 231 of gear shaft 23. Release handle 11, and movable ejector 10, acting on spring 8, returns to press against the right end of crankshaft 4.

[0030] 2) Place the probe of a universal standard micrometer on the crank 42 of the crankshaft 4, and slowly turn the handwheel 28 to rotate the gear shaft 23, thereby driving the crankshaft 4 to rotate.

[0031] 3) Find the highest point of the crank by reading the standard dial indicator, insert the gear pair rod 6 into the gear of the crankshaft 4, and the timing position of the gear of the crankshaft 4 corresponding to the gear pair rod 6 is the timing position of the gear of the crankshaft 4. After marking, lift the gear pair rod 6, pull the handle 11 to the right, remove the product, and complete the measurement.

Claims

1. A crankshaft timing measuring tool, characterized by: It includes a frame, a gear seat, a bracket, a fixed thimble, a movable thimble and a spring; the gear seat, the bracket, the fixed thimble and the movable thimble are installed on the frame, and the fixed thimble and the movable thimble are coaxially arranged; the movable thimble is provided with a collar I, and a spring is sleeved on the movable thimble, one end of the spring is in contact with the frame, and the other end is in contact with the end face of the collar I, and the spring provides clamping force; the gear seat is arranged between the fixed thimble and the movable thimble, and the gear shaft is supported on the gear seat through a bearing, and the gear shaft is perpendicular to the fixed thimble, and the collar I is provided with a driving gear that meshes with the gear of the crankshaft, and a handwheel is fixedly installed on the end of the gear shaft; the bracket is installed on the outside of the gear seat, the bracket is L-shaped, and the bottom of the vertical beam of the bracket is installed on the frame, and the crossbeam of the bracket is provided with a rod hole, and a gear rod is provided in the rod hole, the gear rod is clearance-matched with the rod hole, and the gear rod is vertically arranged; the lower end of the gear rod is provided with a second gear that can mesh with the gear on the crank.

2. The crankshaft timing measuring tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame includes a base plate, a fixed ejector seat and a movable ejector seat; the fixed ejector seat and the movable ejector seat are respectively installed at both ends of the base plate, the fixed ejector seat is provided with a fixed ejector hole, the fixed ejector hole is a stepped hole, the outer end diameter of the fixed ejector hole is larger than the inner end diameter; a fixed ejector is provided in the fixed ejector hole, and an ejector cover is provided at the outer end of the fixed ejector hole to limit the fixed ejector; A movable ejector hole is provided on the movable ejector seat, which is a stepped hole, and the outer diameter of the movable ejector hole is larger than the inner diameter; a movable ejector cover is fixedly installed at the outer end of the movable ejector hole; a movable ejector is provided in the movable ejector hole; the inner end of the movable ejector passes through the inner end of the movable ejector hole, the shaft collar I of the movable ejector is placed outside the movable ejector hole, and the outer end of the movable ejector passes through the movable ejector cover; one end of the spring contacts the movable ejector cover, and the other end of the spring contacts the end face of the shaft collar I facing the movable ejector cover.

3. The crankshaft timing measuring tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle is fixedly installed on the outer end of the movable ejector.

4. The crankshaft timing measuring tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crossbeam of the bracket is provided with an insert hole, in which an insert is arranged; a rod hole is provided at the insert on the bracket, and the diameter of the rod hole passes through the center of the insert hole.

5. The crankshaft timing measuring tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the gear seat is U-shaped, and a bearing hole is provided on each side plate of the gear seat. The two bearing holes are coaxial, and a bearing is provided in each bearing hole. End covers and flanges are provided on the opposite end faces of the two bearing holes, and the flanges are installed on the side plate farther away from the bracket; the gear shaft is supported on the two bearings; one end of the gear shaft extends out of the flange and is connected to the handwheel.

6. The crankshaft timing measuring tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A shaft collar II is provided on the gear shaft, and two spacers are sleeved on the gear shaft; the two spacers are respectively located between the two bearings and the shaft collar II, and are used to limit the axial position of the gear shaft.

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