Chain device convenient to install

By designing a chain device that is easy to install, using support rods and support wheels to support the chain, and simplifying the chain installation through a modular connection structure, the problem of inconvenient installation of traditional chains is solved, and efficient and stable chain installation and maintenance are achieved.

CN223394768UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30HUBEI JINHONG ALLOY MFG CO LTD
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422384490.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The traditional chain installation process requires manual work to stabilize the chain with one hand and turn the gear with the other hand, which is quite inconvenient.

Method used

A chain device including a protective shell, a support rod, a support wheel, a clamping plate and a support assembly is designed. The chain is supported by the support rod and the support wheel, and the stable installation of the chain is achieved by using limit grooves and fixing bolts. The chain length is easily adjusted through the modular shaft sleeve and shaft connection.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the chain installation process, reduces installation difficulty and risk, improves installation efficiency, enhances the stability and flexibility of the chain structure, and reduces maintenance costs.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN223394768U_ABST
    Figure CN223394768U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of chain devices, and provides a chain device convenient to install, which comprises a protective shell sleeved outside a gear body, a chain body is wound outside the gear body, and the chain body is meshed with the gear body; the supporting rod is rotationally mounted on the inner wall of the protective shell; the supporting wheel is rotationally installed on the supporting rod and can make contact with the chain body, and a limiting groove used for clamping the chain body is formed in the supporting wheel. According to the chain device convenient to install, the chain can be supported and guided, the chain does not need to be supported and stabilized manually, the installation difficulty of the chain is reduced, meanwhile, flexibility is high, the chain can be assembled and disassembled, and therefore the length of the chain can be adjusted according to use requirements.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of chain devices, and in particular relates to a chain device which is easy to install. Background Art

[0002] Chains are generally metal links or rings, mostly used for mechanical transmission and traction. Chains are divided into four types according to their different uses and functions: transmission chains, conveyor chains, traction chains and special specialty chains. However, there are only a few basic structures of these chains, and the others are variations of these. Most chains are composed of chain plates, chain pins, bushings and other components. Other types of chains simply make different changes to the chain plates according to different needs. Some chains are equipped with scrapers, some are equipped with guide bearings, and some are equipped with rollers, etc. These are all modifications for use in different application scenarios.

[0003] After a traditional chain falls, it needs to be hung on the gear and then the gear is turned. This process requires manual work to stabilize the chain with one hand and turn the gear with the other hand, which makes installation inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a chain device that is easy to install, aiming to solve the problem in the background art that the chain installation process requires manual work to stabilize the chain with one hand and rotate the gear with the other hand, which is relatively inconvenient.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the utility model is implemented as follows: a chain device that is easy to install, comprising: a protective shell arranged on the outside of the gear body, a chain body wound on the outside of the gear body, and the chain body meshing with the gear body; a support rod, the support rod is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the protective shell; a support wheel, the support wheel is rotatably mounted on the support rod and can contact the chain body, and the support wheel is provided with a limiting groove for clamping the chain body; a clamping plate, the clamping plate is fixed on the protective shell, the clamping plate is used to support the support rod; a support assembly, the support assembly is arranged on the clamping plate, and the support assembly is used to support the lifted support rod.

[0006] Preferably, the support assembly includes an adjusting bolt, a support plate and a shock-absorbing pad, the adjusting bolt is threadedly mounted on the clamping plate, the support plate is mounted on the top of the adjusting bolt, and the shock-absorbing pad is fixed on the top of the support plate and can contact the support rod.

[0007] Preferably, the chain body is composed of multiple chain accessory components, and the chain accessories are composed of two fixed plates, two shafts, two first sleeves, two first connecting plates and two second connecting plates. The two shafts are rotatably installed between the two fixed plates, the two first sleeves are respectively sleeved on the two shafts, the two first connecting plates are rotatably installed on any one of the first sleeves, the two second connecting plates are rotatably installed on the other first sleeve, and second sleeves are rotatably installed between the two first connecting plates and the two second connecting plates.

[0008] Preferably, threaded holes are provided on the two first sleeves, the two second sleeves and the two shafts, and a plurality of fixing bolts are threadedly installed in the threaded holes respectively located on the two first sleeves and the two second sleeves, and the plurality of fixing bolts extend into the threaded holes respectively located on the two shafts.

[0009] Preferably, two grooves are provided on each of the two first shaft sleeves and the two second shaft sleeves, and the plurality of fixing bolts are respectively located in the plurality of grooves.

[0010] Preferably, two limiting grooves are provided on the fixing plate, and a first limiting plate is provided in each of the two limiting grooves, and the two first limiting plates are fixedly connected to the two shafts respectively.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of inner grooves are provided on both sides of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, a second limiting plate is provided in each of the plurality of inner grooves, and the two first shaft sleeves and the two second shaft sleeves are located between the plurality of second limiting plates.

[0012] Preferably, the two first bushings and the two second bushings are each provided with an inner compartment allowing the shaft rod to pass through, the plurality of fixing bolts can extend into the plurality of inner compartments respectively, the inner walls of the plurality of limiting grooves and the plurality of inner grooves are coated with lubricating oil, and the plurality of fixing bolts are each provided with a limiting opening matching a hexagonal wrench.

[0013] Compared with the related art, the chain device provided by the present invention that is easy to install has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the chain device provided by the present invention is easy to install, and can support the chain body when installing it by setting support rods and support wheels, guiding the chain body to the correct position, thereby facilitating the installation of the chain body. By setting the first shaft sleeve and the second shaft sleeve in conjunction with multiple shafts, multiple fixed plates, first connecting plates and second connecting plates can be connected together in sequence. The shaft rod and the first shaft sleeve and the second shaft sleeve are stabilized by fixing bolts to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the various components of the chain, thereby realizing flexible adjustment of the chain length and facilitating the initial installation of the chain. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of a chain device that is easy to install provided by the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side structural diagram of the card board in the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the chain body in the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A shown in FIG;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the fixed plate in the utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional assembly structure of the central shaft rod, the first shaft sleeve and the second shaft sleeve of the utility model.

[0021] Figure markings: 1. gear body; 2. protective shell; 3. chain body; 4. support rod; 5. support wheel; 6. clamping plate; 7. adjusting bolt; 8. support plate; 9. shock-absorbing pad; 10. fixing plate; 11. shaft; 12. first sleeve; 13. first connecting plate; 14. second connecting plate; 15. groove; 16. fixing bolt; 17. limit opening; 18. limit groove; 19. first limit plate; 20. second limit plate; 21. inner compartment; 22. second sleeve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein in the specification of the application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the description of the above-mentioned drawings, as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order; the terms "inside", "outside", "left", and "right" indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0023] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0024] The present invention provides a chain device that is easy to install. Figure 1-6 As shown, the chain device that is easy to install includes: a protective shell 2 arranged on the outside of the gear body 1, a chain body 3 is wound on the outside of the gear body 1, and the chain body 3 is engaged with the gear body 1; a support rod 4, the support rod 4 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the protective shell 2; a support wheel 5, the support wheel 5 is rotatably mounted on the support rod 4 and can contact the chain body 3, and the support wheel 5 is provided with a limiting groove 18 for clamping the chain body 3; a clamping plate 6, the clamping plate 6 is fixed on the protective shell 2, and the clamping plate 6 is used to support the support rod 4; a support assembly, the support assembly is arranged on the clamping plate 6, and the support assembly is used to support the lifted support rod 4.

[0025] In this embodiment, the gear body 1, as the core component of the chain transmission, is mounted inside the protective shell 2. The protective shell 2 not only provides physical protection for the gears and chains, but also constitutes the outer shell of the entire device. The chain body 3 is wound on the gear body 1 and maintains an engaged state with the gear body 1 to realize power transmission. Through the design of the support wheel 5 and the limit groove 18, the user can easily guide the chain body 3 to the correct position without directly touching the chain body 3 and the gear body 1, which greatly reduces the difficulty and risk of installation. When the support rod 4 is lowered, the card plate 6 provides stable support, effectively preventing the support rod 4 from directly contacting the chain body 3 below without an unlimited structure and affecting its normal movement.

[0026] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the support assembly includes an adjusting bolt 7, a support plate 8 and a shock-absorbing pad 9, the adjusting bolt 7 is threadedly mounted on the clamping plate 6, the support plate 8 is mounted on the top of the adjusting bolt 7, and the shock-absorbing pad 9 is fixed on the top of the support plate 8 and can contact the support rod 4.

[0027] In this embodiment, the position of the adjusting bolt 7 on the clamping plate 6 can be adjusted by rotating the adjusting bolt 7. This design provides a high degree of flexibility and adjustability. The rotating installation of the support plate 8 provides additional stability for the chain installation process. The shock-absorbing pad 9 is usually made of a soft and wear-resistant material, such as rubber or silicone, which effectively reduces the vibration between the support rod 4 and the support plate 8 and extends the service life of the components. At the same time, it can also provide a certain buffering effect during the installation process of the chain body 3 to protect the chain body 3 and the gear body 1 from damage.

[0028] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the chain body 3 is composed of multiple chain accessory components, and the chain accessories are composed of two fixed plates 10, two shafts 11, two first sleeves 12, two first connecting plates 13 and two second connecting plates 14. The two shafts 11 are rotatably installed between the two fixed plates 10, the two first sleeves 12 are respectively sleeved on the two shafts 11, the two first connecting plates 13 are rotatably installed on any one of the first sleeves 12, the two second connecting plates 14 are rotatably installed on the other first sleeve 12, and the second sleeves 22 are rotatably installed between the two first connecting plates 13 and the two second connecting plates 14.

[0029] In this embodiment, the fixed plate 10 serves as the basic support of the entire chain structure, firmly fixing the two shafts 11 and providing a stable framework for the rotation of the chain. The shaft 11 is the main rotation axis in the chain structure, allowing the chain to rotate flexibly in a specific direction. The first sleeve 12 protects the shaft 11 from wear and tear, and also serves as a bridge connecting the first connecting plate 13 and the second connecting plate 14, making the entire chain structure more compact and easy to assemble. The second sleeve 22 serves as an additional connection point, which not only enhances the stability between the connecting plates, but also can cooperate with other shafts 11 to extend the length of the chain. Through modular design, the components are connected by the rotation of the sleeve and the shaft 11, making the assembly and disassembly of the chain simple and quick, reducing maintenance costs and time. The design of multiple rotating connections makes the chain more stable during rotation, reducing the risk of failure due to loose or worn components.

[0030] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, threaded holes are provided on the two first sleeves 12, the two second sleeves 22 and the two shafts 11, and multiple fixing bolts 16 are threadedly installed in the threaded holes respectively located on the two first sleeves 12 and the two second sleeves 22, and the multiple fixing bolts 16 extend into the threaded holes located on the two shafts 11 respectively.

[0031] In this embodiment, the design of the threaded hole provides the necessary connection point for the subsequent installation of the fixing bolt 16, making the connection between the components more secure. By tightening the bolt, the sleeve and the shaft rod 11 are tightly connected together, preventing the relative movement or loosening of the sleeve on the shaft rod 11, thereby ensuring the stability of the chain structure during operation. Through the threaded connection, the fit between the fixing bolt 16 and the threaded hole is tighter and not easy to loosen or fall off, thereby improving the reliability of the chain structure. When it is necessary to disassemble or replace parts, it can be easily completed by loosening the fixing bolt 16, which simplifies the maintenance process and reduces maintenance costs. Since the installation position of the fixing bolt 16 can be adjusted according to actual needs, the chain structure can adapt to the installation requirements under different working environments, improving its applicability and flexibility.

[0032] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, two grooves 15 are provided on each of the two first shaft sleeves 12 and the two second shaft sleeves 22 , and the plurality of fixing bolts 16 are respectively located in the plurality of grooves 15 .

[0033] In this embodiment, the groove 15 not only provides a positioning space for the fixing bolt 16, but also makes the entire sleeve structure more compact and beautiful. This layout not only ensures the stability and firmness of the fixing bolt 16, but also avoids the protrusion of the bolt on the sleeve surface, reduces the risk of damage due to accidental collision or friction, and improves the overall aesthetics of the chain structure. Placing the fixing bolt 16 in the groove 15 can effectively reduce the direct contact between the bolt and the external environment, reduce the risk of bolt damage due to corrosion, wear and other reasons, and extend the service life of the bolt.

[0034] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, two limiting grooves 18 are provided on the fixing plate 10 , and first limiting plates 19 are provided in the two limiting grooves 18 . The two first limiting plates 19 are fixedly connected to the two shafts 11 respectively.

[0035] In this embodiment, the limit groove 18 is used to limit the movement range of the first limit plate 19, so that the shaft 11 can maintain a certain axial stability during the rotation process, preventing the chain structure from being unstable or damaged due to axial movement. By limiting the axial movement of the shaft 11, the safety hazards caused by the movement of the shaft 11, such as chain breakage and falling off, are reduced, thereby improving the safety of the entire chain structure. This limiting method does not require additional complex mechanisms or components, and can be achieved only through a simple limit groove 18 and limit plate design, which simplifies the overall design of the chain structure and reduces manufacturing costs. Since the structure of the limit groove 18 and the limit plate is relatively simple, it is also more convenient and quick during daily maintenance or replacement of components.

[0036] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, multiple inner grooves are provided on both sides of the first connecting plate 13 and the second connecting plate 14, and second limit plates 20 are provided in the multiple inner grooves. The two first shaft sleeves 12 and the two second shaft sleeves 22 are both between the multiple second limit plates 20.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first connecting plate 13 and the second connecting plate 14 serve as key connecting components in the chain structure. Their stability and position accuracy are crucial to the performance of the entire chain. The inner groove provides an installation position for the second limit plate 20, thereby achieving further limitation of the shaft sleeve. The clamping effect of the second limit plate 20 on the shaft sleeve effectively limits the movement of the shaft sleeve on the connecting plate, reducing the instability of the chain caused by loose components. No complex additional mechanism is required. An effective limiting effect can be achieved through the simple design of the inner groove and the second limit plate 20, which simplifies the overall design of the chain structure. When components need to be disassembled or replaced, it can be easily completed by loosening the fixing bolts 16 and removing the second limit plate 20, reducing the difficulty and cost of maintenance.

[0038] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the two first sleeves 12 and the two second sleeves 22 are each provided with an inner compartment 21 allowing the shaft 11 to pass through, the plurality of fixing bolts 16 can respectively extend into the plurality of inner compartments 21, the plurality of limiting grooves 18 and the inner walls of the plurality of inner grooves are smeared with lubricating oil, and the plurality of fixing bolts 16 are each provided with a limiting opening 17 matching a hexagonal wrench.

[0039] In this embodiment, the inner bin 21 not only provides the necessary installation space for the shaft 11, but also ensures that the sleeve can be tightly mounted on the shaft 11 to prevent relative sliding or dislocation. In the process of the fixing bolts 16 passing through the threaded holes on the sleeve and connecting with the threaded holes on the shaft 11, they will further extend into the interior of the inner bin 21. This design allows the fixing bolts 16 to not only contact the surfaces of the sleeve and the shaft 11, but also penetrate into the internal space of the sleeve, thereby providing a more secure and stable connection, optimizing the compactness and aesthetics of the chain structure, and applying lubricating oil for While reducing the frictional resistance between components, the first limit plate 19 and the second limit plate 20 can move more smoothly in the limit groove 18 and the inner groove. At the same time, the heat and wear generated by friction are reduced, and the service life of the components is extended. The setting of the limit mouth 17 facilitates the tightening and loosening operations of the fixing bolt 16, allowing maintenance personnel to use a standard hexagonal wrench to quickly complete the tightening and disassembly of the bolt, thereby improving work efficiency. The design of the limit mouth 17 also ensures that the bolt can be evenly stressed during the tightening process, preventing damage or loosening of the bolt due to uneven force.

[0040] To sum up, compared with the relevant technology, the present device can support the chain body 3 when installing it by setting the support rod 4 and the support wheel 5, and guide the chain body 3 to the correct position, thereby facilitating the installation of the chain body 3. By setting the first shaft sleeve 12 and the second shaft sleeve 22 in conjunction with multiple shafts 11, multiple fixed plates 10, first connecting plates 13 and second connecting plates 14 can be connected together in sequence. The shaft 11 and the first shaft sleeve 12 and the second shaft sleeve 22 are stabilized by the fixing bolt 16 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the various components of the chain, realize flexible adjustment of the chain length, and also facilitate the initial installation of the chain.

[0041] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed device can be implemented in other ways.

[0042] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope to be protected by the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field can still combine, add, delete or make other adjustments to the features in the various embodiments of the present invention according to the circumstances without conflict, without making any creative work, so as to obtain different other technical solutions that do not deviate from the concept of the present invention in essence, and these technical solutions also fall within the scope to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A chain device that is easy to install, characterized in that: include: A protective shell is sleeved on the outside of the gear body, a chain body is wound around the outside of the gear body, and the chain body is meshed with the gear body; A support rod rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the protective shell; A supporting wheel, the supporting wheel being rotatably mounted on the supporting rod and being in contact with the chain body, the supporting wheel being provided with a limiting groove for clamping the chain body; A card plate, the card plate is fixed on the protective shell, and the card plate is used to support the support rod; A support assembly is provided on the card plate, and is used to support the lifted support rod.

2. The chain device that is easy to install as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly includes an adjusting bolt, a supporting plate and a shock-absorbing pad. The adjusting bolt is threadedly mounted on the clamping plate. The supporting plate is mounted on the top of the adjusting bolt. The shock-absorbing pad is fixed on the top of the supporting plate and can contact the supporting rod.

3. The chain device that is easy to install as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The chain body is composed of multiple chain accessory components, and the chain accessories are composed of two fixed plates, two shafts, two first sleeves, two first connecting plates and two second connecting plates. The two shafts are rotatably installed between the two fixed plates, the two first sleeves are respectively sleeved on the two shafts, the two first connecting plates are rotatably installed on any one of the first sleeves, the two second connecting plates are rotatably installed on the other first sleeve, and the second sleeves are rotatably installed between the two first connecting plates and the two second connecting plates.

4. The chain device that is easy to install as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The two first sleeves, the two second sleeves and the two shafts are all provided with threaded holes, and multiple fixing bolts are threadedly installed in the threaded holes respectively located on the two first sleeves and the two second sleeves, and the multiple fixing bolts extend into the threaded holes respectively located on the two shafts.

5. The chain device that is easy to install as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: Two grooves are provided on each of the two first shaft sleeves and the two second shaft sleeves, and the plurality of fixing bolts are respectively located in the plurality of grooves.

6. The chain device that is easy to install as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing plate is provided with two limiting grooves, and a first limiting plate is provided in each of the two limiting grooves. The two first limiting plates are fixedly connected to the two shafts respectively.

7. The chain device that is easy to install as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of inner grooves are provided on both sides of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, a second limiting plate is provided in each of the plurality of inner grooves, and the two first shaft sleeves and the two second shaft sleeves are located between the plurality of second limiting plates.

8. The chain device that is easy to install as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The two first sleeves and the two second sleeves are each provided with an inner compartment allowing the shaft rod to pass through, and the multiple fixing bolts can extend into the multiple inner compartments respectively. The inner walls of the multiple limiting grooves and the multiple inner grooves are coated with lubricating oil, and the multiple fixing bolts are each provided with a limiting opening matching a hexagonal wrench.