Flexible coupling structure

By setting transverse and longitudinal grooves and rubber cushioning pads on the coupling body and combining them with steel wire connections, the problem of damage to the flexible coupling under torsional vibration and impact loads is solved, and the service life is extended.

CN223344501UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16JIANGSU MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS BEARING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421662609.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-15
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-15

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Technical Problem

Existing flexible couplings are easily damaged under the torsional vibration and impact loads of the transmission shaft system, and after long-term use, they age and cannot be disassembled.

Method used

Transverse and longitudinal grooves are arranged on the coupling body, and buffer spaces are formed between the grooves. Combined with rubber cushions and steel wire connecting components, the strength and buffering performance of the coupling are enhanced.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the damage of the coupling under torsional vibration and impact load, prolongs the service life, and prevents rubber tearing and metal deformation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible coupling structure, which comprises a main body unit, a flexible coupling unit and a flexible coupling unit, and the working unit comprises blind holes which are symmetrically formed in the coupling body, the coupling body is provided with a connecting component, the coupling body is provided with a cushioning component, and the coupling body is provided with a damping component. Buffer spaces are formed among the transverse grooves, the longitudinal grooves and the metal mounting pipe, so that when the flexible coupling is subjected to torsional vibration and impact load, the transverse grooves can provide the buffer spaces for deformation of rubber when the side buffer pads are longitudinally compressed, the rubber is prevented from generating radial expansion due to longitudinal compression, and the service life of the flexible coupling is prolonged. Extruding the metal pipe to cause deformation of the metal pipe; the longitudinal grooves can provide a buffer space for deformation of the rubber when the rubber body is subjected to torsion, so that the rubber is prevented from generating tearing lines due to excessive torsion.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of couplings, in particular to a flexible coupling structure. Background Art

[0002] Flexible couplings are used to connect the upper half of the drive and driven shafts. They mitigate torsional vibration and impact loads in the drive shafting system, prevent resonance, and compensate for relative misalignment between the two shafts. These couplings utilize highly elastic rubber for transmission, absorbing vibration and shock, and reducing noise, making them widely used.

[0003] Existing flexible couplings are easily damaged by torsional vibration and impact loads of the transmission shaft system during operation, and are prone to aging after long-term use, making them impossible to disassemble. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and in the abstract and title of the utility model to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract and the title of the utility model, and such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0005] In view of the above problems existing in the existing flexible coupling structure, the present utility model is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a flexible coupling structure, which is designed to solve the problem that "it is extremely easy to be damaged under the torsional vibration and impact load of the transmission shaft system during operation, and it is easy to age after long-term use and cannot be disassembled."

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a flexible coupling structure, comprising:

[0008] A main unit, including a coupling body;

[0009] The working unit comprises blind holes symmetrically arranged on the coupling body, a connecting component is provided on the coupling body, a shock absorbing component is provided on the coupling body, and a shock absorbing component is provided on the coupling body.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the flexible coupling structure described in the utility model, the connecting member includes a sleeve symmetrically arranged on the coupling body, the sleeve is fixedly connected to the coupling body, a metal mounting tube is fixedly assembled on the sleeve, and a wire is wound around the metal mounting tube.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the flexible coupling structure described in the present invention, the shock-absorbing component includes a center hole opened on the coupling body, and a shock-absorbing pad is fixed on the center hole.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the flexible coupling structure described in the utility model, the shock-absorbing component includes a transverse groove opened on the coupling body, longitudinal grooves are symmetrically opened on the coupling body, side buffer pads are fixed on the coupling body, and a center buffer pad is fixed on the coupling body.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the flexible coupling structure described in the present invention, the shock-absorbing pad is made of rubber, and the side buffer pads and the center buffer pad are both rubber pads.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the flexible coupling structure described in the present invention, the wire is a steel wire, and the wire winding structure is in an "O" shape.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0016] 1. By providing transverse grooves and longitudinal grooves on the coupling body to form a buffer space between the transverse grooves and the longitudinal grooves and the metal mounting tube, when the flexible coupling is subjected to torsional vibration and impact loads, the transverse grooves can provide a buffer space for the deformation of the rubber when the side buffer pad is subjected to longitudinal compression, thereby preventing the rubber from radially expanding due to longitudinal compression and subsequently squeezing the metal tube and causing deformation of the metal tube; the longitudinal grooves can provide a buffer space for the deformation of the rubber when the rubber body is subjected to torsion, thereby preventing the rubber from generating tear marks due to excessive torsion.

[0017] 2. During assembly, the two sleeves of the wire, one for connecting the active shaft and the other for connecting the passive shaft, that is, the sleeve for connecting the active shaft and the sleeve for connecting the passive shaft are separated, and the wire is wrapped between them, which can effectively enhance the strength of the coupling, reduce the occurrence of breakage of the coupling when transmitting torque, and extend its service life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work. Among them:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front structure of a flexible coupling structure proposed by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the shock absorption structure.

[0021] In the figure: 100, main unit; 101, coupling body; 200, working unit; 201, blind hole; 202, connecting member; 202a, sleeve; 202b, metal mounting tube; 202c, wire; 203, shock-absorbing member; 203a, shock-absorbing pad; 203b, center hole; 204, shock-absorbing member; 204a, transverse groove; 204b, longitudinal groove; 204c, side buffer pad; 204d, center buffer pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0025] Furthermore, the present invention is described in detail with reference to schematic diagrams. For ease of illustration, when describing embodiments of the present invention, cross-sectional views of device structures may be partially enlarged and not to scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely illustrative and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, in actual production, three-dimensional dimensions, including length, width, and depth, should be included.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-2 The utility model provides a flexible coupling structure, comprising:

[0027] The main unit 100 includes a coupling body 101;

[0028] The working unit 200 includes blind holes symmetrically opened on the coupling body 101 . The coupling body 101 is provided with a connecting member 202 , a shock absorbing member 203 , and a shock absorbing member 204 .

[0029] The connecting member 202 includes a sleeve 202a symmetrically arranged on the coupling body 101. The sleeve 202a is fixedly connected to the coupling body 101. A metal mounting tube 202b is fixedly mounted on the sleeve 202a. A wire 202c is wound around the metal mounting tube 202b.

[0030] Furthermore, the shock absorbing component 203 includes a center hole 203b formed on the coupling body 101, and a shock absorbing pad 203a is fixedly provided on the center hole 203b.

[0031] Furthermore, the shock absorbing member 204 includes a transverse groove 204a provided on the coupling body 101, longitudinal grooves 204b symmetrically provided on the coupling body 101, side buffer pads 204c fixedly provided on the coupling body 101, and a center buffer pad 204d fixedly provided on the coupling body 101.

[0032] Furthermore, the shock absorbing pad 203a is made of rubber, and the side buffer pads 204c and the center buffer pad 204d are both rubber pads.

[0033] Furthermore, the wire 202c is a steel wire, and the winding structure of the wire 202c is in an "0" shape.

[0034] During use, by providing transverse grooves 204a and longitudinal grooves 204b on the coupling body 101, a buffer space is formed between the transverse grooves 204a and the longitudinal grooves 204b and the metal mounting tube 202b, so that when the flexible coupling is subjected to torsional vibration and impact loads, the transverse grooves 204a can provide a buffer space for the deformation of the rubber when the side buffer pads 204c are subjected to longitudinal compression, thereby preventing the rubber from radially expanding due to the longitudinal compression, and then squeezing the metal tube to cause deformation of the metal tube; the longitudinal grooves 204a and 204b are provided on the coupling body 101, so as to form a buffer space between the transverse grooves 204a and the longitudinal grooves 204b and the metal mounting tube 202b, so that when the flexible coupling is subjected to torsional vibration and impact loads, the transverse grooves 204a can provide a buffer space for the deformation of the rubber when the side buffer pads 204c are subjected to longitudinal compression, thereby preventing the rubber from radially expanding due to the longitudinal compression, and then squeezing the metal tube to cause deformation of the metal tube; 04b can provide a buffer space for the deformation of the rubber when the rubber body is subjected to torsion, so as to prevent the rubber from producing tear marks due to excessive torsion. During assembly, the two sleeves 202a of the wire 202c, one is used to connect the active shaft and the other is used to connect the passive shaft, that is, the sleeve 202a for connecting the active shaft and the sleeve 202a for connecting the passive shaft are spaced apart, and the wire 202c is wrapped between them, which can effectively enhance the strength of the coupling, reduce the occurrence of breakage of the coupling when transmitting torque, and extend its service life.

[0035] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all of these should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible coupling structure, characterized in that: include: The main unit (100) includes a coupling body (101); The working unit (200) comprises blind holes symmetrically provided on the coupling body (101), a connecting member (202) provided on the coupling body (101), a shock absorbing member (203) provided on the coupling body (101), and a shock absorbing member (204) provided on the coupling body (101); The connecting member (202) comprises a sleeve (202a) symmetrically arranged on the coupling body (101), the sleeve (202a) being fixedly connected to the coupling body (101), a metal mounting tube (202b) being fixedly mounted on the sleeve (202a), and a wire (202c) being wound around the metal mounting tube (202b); The shock absorbing component (203) comprises a center hole (203b) provided on the coupling body (101), and a shock absorbing pad (203a) is fixedly provided on the center hole (203b); The shock-absorbing component (204) comprises a transverse groove (204a) provided on the coupling body (101), longitudinal grooves (204b) symmetrically provided on the coupling body (101), side buffer pads (204c) fixedly provided on the coupling body (101), and a center buffer pad (204d) fixedly provided on the coupling body (101).

2. A flexible coupling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shock absorbing pad (203a) is made of rubber, and the side buffer pads (204c) and the central buffer pad (204d) are both rubber pads.

3. A flexible coupling structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wire (202c) is a steel wire, and the winding structure of the wire (202c) is in an "0" shape.