Lightweight low-rotational-inertia steel wire rope carrier roller device

By designing a lightweight, low-inertia wire rope idler device, and using a combination of magnesium-aluminum alloy and vulcanized rubber layers, the problems of low structural strength and high inertia of the idler are solved, achieving rapid response and reduced wear, thus improving the stability and efficiency of the crane.

CN223659673UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12RAINBOW CARGOTEC IND
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Application Number
CN202423048092.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

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Technical Problem

The existing crane wire rope idler rollers have low structural strength, are prone to deformation, and have a large moment of inertia, which leads to increased friction, accelerated wear, and system vibration, affecting stability.

Method used

Design a lightweight, low-inertia wire rope idler device. It is made of magnesium-aluminum alloy and combines a hollow shaft, a vulcanized rubber layer, and an "I"-shaped structure. The bearing is connected to the idler body by a retaining ring, which reduces mass and inertia and increases flexibility and stability.

Benefits of technology

This enables the idler roller to respond quickly to the movement of the wire rope, reducing wear, lowering energy consumption, improving system stability, reducing noise, and enhancing equipment efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lightweight low rotational inertia steel wire rope carrier roller device, which comprises a shaft, a bearing and a carrier roller body, the bearing is arranged on the shaft, the carrier roller body is arranged on the bearing, the carrier roller body comprises a fixing part, a connecting part and a lifting part, the lifting part is connected with the fixing part through the connecting part, and the cross section of the carrier roller body is I-shaped. The device is simple in structure and easy to process and maintain. Through the lightweight treatment of the whole structure, the mass and the rotational inertia are reduced, the carrier roller main body can respond to the movement change of the steel wire rope more quickly and start to rotate or stop more quickly, and the abrasion to the steel wire rope is reduced; the carrier roller with low rotational inertia is easier to accelerate, so that the energy required for starting and maintaining the rotation of the carrier roller is less, the vibration caused by unbalanced rotation can be reduced, the energy consumption of the whole system is reduced, the noise is reduced, and the stability of the system is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a lightweight, low-moment-of-inertia wire rope idler device. Background Technology

[0002] Crane wire rope idlers are a crucial auxiliary component that reduces direct friction between the wire rope and the crane's metal parts by supporting and guiding the rope, thereby extending the wire rope's lifespan and improving operational efficiency. The idler's design allows the wire rope to roll freely on its surface, which helps reduce jamming and protects the crane structure from impacts and damage. Furthermore, the ease of maintenance of the idlers means quick replacement and maintenance, reducing downtime and increasing crane utilization.

[0003] Crane wire rope idlers still present some problems in practical applications. For example, their low structural strength may lead to bending deformation under heavy pressure, causing misalignment of the idler and potential jamming during transmission. The large weight of the idlers results in a high moment of inertia, hindering rapid response to changes in wire rope movement, increasing friction between the wire rope and the idler, and accelerating wire rope wear. Furthermore, idlers with high moment of inertia experience greater vibration due to rotational imbalance, reducing the stability of the crane system. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned defects in the prior art, the main purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and disclose a lightweight, low-moment-of-inertia wire rope idler device, including a shaft, a bearing and an idler body. The bearing is disposed on the shaft and the idler body is disposed on the bearing. The idler body includes a fixing part, a connecting part and a lifting part. The lifting part is connected to the fixing part through the connecting part. The cross-section of the idler body is I-shaped.

[0005] Furthermore, the cross-section of the lifting part is "V" shaped.

[0006] Furthermore, the fixing part, the connecting part, and the supporting part are an integral structure.

[0007] Furthermore, the bearing is connected to the fixing part and the bearing to the shaft by a retaining ring.

[0008] Furthermore, the shaft is a hollow shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, two bearings are provided.

[0010] Furthermore, a vulcanized rubber layer is fitted onto the surface of the supporting part.

[0011] Furthermore, the main body of the idler roller is made of magnesium-aluminum alloy.

[0012] The beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0013] This invention features a simple structure that is easy to process and maintain. By reducing the weight and rotational inertia of the overall structure, the idler body can respond more quickly to changes in the movement of the wire rope, starting or stopping more rapidly and reducing wear on the wire rope. The idler with low rotational inertia is easier to accelerate, thus requiring less energy to start and maintain its rotation. It also reduces vibration caused by rotational imbalance, helping to reduce the energy consumption of the entire system, reduce noise, and improve system stability. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a lightweight, low-inertia steel wire rope idler device according to the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 AA section view;

[0017] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0018] 1. Shaft, 2. Bearing, 3. Idler roller body, 4. First retaining ring, 5. Second retaining ring, 31. Fixing part, 32. Connecting part, 33. Lifting part, 34. Vulcanized rubber layer. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0020] A lightweight, low-moment-of-inertia wire rope idler device, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, it includes a shaft 1, a bearing 2 and a roller body 3. The bearing 2 is mounted on the shaft 1, and the roller body 3 is mounted on the bearing 2. The roller body 3 includes a fixing part 31, a connecting part 32 and a lifting part 33. The lifting part 33 is connected to the fixing part 31 through the connecting part 32. The cross-section of the roller body 3 is "I" shaped.

[0021] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the cross-section of the lifting part 33 is "V" shaped.

[0022] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the fixing part 31, the connecting part 32 and the supporting part 33 are an integral structure.

[0023] In one embodiment, such asFigures 1-3 As shown in the figure, the bearing 2 is connected with the fixed part 31 and the shaft 1 through the snap ring.

[0024] In an embodiment, as shown in the figure, the bearing 2 is provided with a. Figures 1-3

[0025] Specific installation structure is that two bearings 2 are arranged at intervals, and the first snap ring 4 and the second snap ring 5 are arranged on both sides of each bearing 2, wherein the first snap ring 4 is connected with the shaft 1, and the second snap ring 5 is connected with the inner hole wall of the carrier roller body 3, and then the shaft 1, the bearing 2 and the carrier roller body 3 are connected through the first snap ring 4 and the second snap ring 5.

[0026] In an embodiment, as shown in the figure, the shaft 1 is a hollow shaft. Further, the light weight of the carrier roller device is realized. Figures 1-3

[0027] In an embodiment, as shown in the figure, the lifting part 33 is sleeved with a vulcanized rubber layer 34. The vulcanized rubber layer 34 adopts a high-temperature pyrolysis interface process, which can significantly improve the wear resistance, aging resistance, heat resistance and cold resistance of the rubber product, and the vulcanized rubber layer 34 directly contacts with the steel wire rope, thereby reducing the wear of the steel wire rope. Figures 1-3 In an embodiment, as shown in the figure, the carrier roller body 3 is made of magnesium-aluminum alloy. Further, the weight of the carrier roller device is reduced, and the light weight is realized.

[0028] Figures 1-3

[0029] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the implementation range of the present application; if the present application is modified or replaced equivalently without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, it should be covered in the protection range of the present application claim.​​​​

Claims

1. A lightweight low-rotational-inertia steel wire rope roller device comprising a shaft, a bearing provided on the shaft, and a roller body provided on the bearing, characterized by, The idler body includes a fixed part, a connecting part, and a lifting part. The lifting part is connected to the fixed part through the connecting part, and the cross-section of the idler body is "I" shaped.

2. The lightweight low-rotational-moment-of-inertia steel-wire rope roller device according to claim 1, characterized by The cross-section of the lifting part is "V" shaped.

3. The lightweight low-rotational-moment-of-inertia steel-wire rope roller device according to claim 1, characterized by The fixing part, the connecting part, and the supporting part are an integral structure.

4. The lightweight low-rotational-moment-of-inertia steel-wire rope roller device according to claim 1, characterized by The bearing is connected to the fixing part and the bearing is connected to the shaft by a retaining ring.

5. The lightweight low-rotational-mass wire rope roller device according to claim 1, characterized by The shaft is a hollow shaft.

6. The lightweight low-rotational-mass rope pulley device according to claim 1, characterized by Two bearings are provided.

7. The lightweight low-rotational-mass rope pulley device according to claim 1, characterized by The surface of the lifting part is covered with a vulcanized rubber layer.

8. The lightweight low-rotational-mass rope pulley device according to claim 1, characterized by The idler roller body is made of magnesium-aluminum alloy.