Lightweight sliding type universal joint with sliding rod part

By designing a lightweight sliding universal joint with a sliding rod section, adopting a hollow structure and a sealed grease cavity, and using steel balls and retaining springs to prevent dislodgement, the problem of incomplete functionality of traditional universal joints is solved, achieving high safety and lightweight effect.

CN223483205UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28温州冠盛科技有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520042617.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-09
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional sliding universal joints are not comprehensive enough, making it difficult to simultaneously meet the requirements of high swing angle, lightweight and long sliding stroke, and there are also lifespan issues caused by grease mixing.

Method used

A lightweight sliding universal joint with a sliding rod section was designed. It adopts a hollow structure, isolates the grease cavity with a cover, uses steel balls as rolling elements, and is equipped with a retaining spring to prevent the connecting rod from coming out. A dust cover prevents foreign objects from entering, and separate functional modules are used to independently optimize sliding and swing angle performance.

Benefits of technology

It achieves safety and stability in power transmission, avoids the impact of grease mixing on service life, reduces weight, and improves product safety and service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rod part sliding light-weight sliding type universal joint. The sliding type movable universal joint mainly solves the problem that a sliding type movable universal joint of an existing transmission shaft assembly is not comprehensive in function. The device is characterized by further comprising a sliding groove formed in the axial direction of the connecting pipe; the sealing cover is detachably connected to the inner wall of the shell and used for separating the inner cavity of the shell from the sliding groove; the second retainer is arranged in the sliding chute and is arranged on the outer side of the connecting rod extending into the sliding chute, and a second rolling piece is arranged on the second retainer; the clamping spring is connected with the inner wall of the connecting pipe and used for preventing the connecting rod from disengaging. The utility model provides a rod part slippage lightweight slippage type universal joint, the function slippage and the swing angle of a traditional slippage end universal joint are separated, a connecting pipe focuses on slippage, a shell section focuses on the swing angle, and the connection pipe and the shell section do not interfere with each other and are in close fit with each other. In the working state, power can be well transmitted, the risk that power is lost due to the too large angle is avoided, the other side cannot be affected when one side goes wrong, the safety performance of the product is improved, the hollow structure is adopted, and the weight is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts, specifically to a lightweight sliding universal joint with a sliding rod section. Background Technology

[0002] Faced with an increasingly competitive market, there is a need for many high-performance, unconventional products to meet the complex demands. Currently, it is popular in domestic modified cars to pursue higher sway angles, lighter weight, greater slip travel, and longer service life; traditional slip-type universal joints can often only meet one or two of these requirements, and there are various limitations and complex issues to address. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a lightweight sliding universal joint with a sliding rod, which mainly solves the problem that the sliding universal joint of the current drive shaft assembly is not comprehensive enough.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A lightweight sliding universal joint with a sliding member includes a housing and a connecting rod. The housing has a connecting tube, and a retainer is located inside the housing. The retainer has rolling elements that mate with the inner wall of the housing.

[0006] A groove is provided along the axial direction of the connecting pipe;

[0007] A cover, detachably connected to the inner wall of the housing, is used to separate the inner cavity of the housing from the sliding groove;

[0008] The second retainer is disposed in the slide groove and on the outside of the connecting rod extending into the slide groove. The second retainer is provided with a second rolling element.

[0009] A snap ring, connected to the inner wall of the connecting tube, is used to prevent the connecting rod from coming out.

[0010] The housing has a protruding ring inside, and the outer circumferential wall of the cover is engaged with the inner circumferential wall of the housing. The bottom outer wall of the cover is in contact with one end face of the protruding ring.

[0011] The rolling element is a steel ball.

[0012] The second rolling element is a steel ball.

[0013] The retaining ring includes a ring body with a protrusion on one side. The protrusion faces the direction of the groove opening. There is a gap between the ring body and the inner wall of the connecting pipe, and the ring body contacts the inner wall of the connecting pipe when it is deformed by force.

[0014] The bumps are provided in multiple ways.

[0015] It also includes a dust cover, one end of which is connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe and the other end of which is connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a lightweight sliding universal joint with a sliding rod section. This product separates the sliding and swing functions of a traditional sliding universal joint. The connecting tube focuses on sliding, while the housing section focuses on swing, ensuring that they do not interfere with each other and fit tightly. In operation, it can transmit power well without the risk of losing power due to excessive angle. If one part has a problem, it will not affect the other, thus improving the safety performance of the product. Moreover, the hollow structure reduces the weight. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a snap ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a snap ring according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings: As shown in the figures, the lightweight sliding universal joint includes a housing 1 and a connecting rod 2. A connecting tube 20 is provided on the housing, and a retainer 3 is provided inside the housing. The retainer has rolling elements 31 that mate with the inner wall of the housing. It also includes a sliding groove 21 located axially along the connecting tube; a cover 11, detachably connected to the inner wall of the housing, used to separate the inner cavity of the housing from the sliding groove; a second retainer 4, located within the sliding groove and on the outside of the connecting rod extending into the sliding groove, with a second rolling element 41 on the second retainer; and a retaining spring 5, connected to the inner wall of the connecting tube, used to prevent the connecting rod from dislodging. The outer end of the connecting rod is used to connect to the differential. The grease in the housing and the grease in the connecting tube are different and cannot be mixed. This application reduces weight while preventing the two types of grease from mixing by separating the two cavities with a cover, thus improving service life.

[0022] In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, a protruding ring 111 is provided inside the housing. The circumferential outer wall of the cover is engaged with the circumferential inner wall of the housing, and the bottom outer wall of the cover contacts one end face of the protruding ring. The circumferential outer wall of the cover is engaged with the inner wall of the housing, and the rear end face rests on the protruding ring, making the overall installation stable.

[0023] In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the rolling element is a steel ball.

[0024] In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the second rolling element is a steel ball.

[0025] In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the retaining ring includes a ring body 51, with a protrusion 52 on one side of the ring body. The protrusion faces the direction of the groove opening. There is a gap between the ring body and the inner wall of the connecting tube, and the ring body contacts the inner wall of the connecting tube when it is deformed by force. When the left side of the retaining ring is subjected to force (i.e., the impact force when the connecting rod moves outward), it will deform, and its protrusion will contact the inner wall of the connecting tube to prevent it from coming off. Under normal circumstances, the protrusion does not contact the inner wall of the housing. In addition, when removing it, applying force from the right side will not affect the normal removal.

[0026] In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, multiple bumps are provided, resulting in greater overall stability.

[0027] In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, a dust cover 6 is also included. One end of the dust cover is connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe, and the other end is connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod. This prevents foreign objects from entering and increases service life.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The embodiments should not be considered as limitations on the present invention, but any improvements made based on the spirit of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lightweight sliding universal joint with a sliding rod, comprising a housing (1) and a connecting rod (2), wherein a connecting tube (20) is provided on the housing, a retainer (3) is provided inside the housing, and a rolling element (31) that mates with the inner wall of the housing is provided on the retainer, characterized in that: Also includes A groove (21) is provided along the axial direction of the connecting pipe; The cover (11) is detachably connected to the inner wall of the housing and is used to separate the inner cavity of the housing from the slide groove; The second retainer (4) is located in the slide groove and on the outside of the connecting rod extending into the slide groove. The second retainer is provided with a second rolling element (41). The snap ring (5) is connected to the inner wall of the connecting tube to prevent the connecting rod from coming out.

2. The lightweight sliding universal joint with sliding rod section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a protruding ring (111), the outer circumferential wall of the cover is engaged with the inner circumferential wall of the housing, and the bottom outer wall of the cover is in contact with one side end face of the protruding ring.

3. The lightweight sliding universal joint with sliding rod section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rolling element is a steel ball.

4. The lightweight sliding universal joint with sliding rod section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second rolling element is a steel ball.

5. The lightweight sliding universal joint with sliding rod section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap ring includes a ring body (51), and a protrusion (52) is provided on one side of the ring body. The protrusion faces the direction of the opening of the slide groove. There is a gap between the ring body and the inner wall of the connecting pipe, and the ring body contacts the inner wall of the connecting pipe when it is deformed by force.

6. The lightweight sliding universal joint with rod sliding according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bumps are provided in multiple ways.

7. The lightweight sliding universal joint with sliding rod section according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a dust cover (6), one end of which is connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe and the other end of which is connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod.