Spherical support with vertical damping function

By introducing components such as fixing plates, screw holes, bolts, cylinders, pistons, and springs into the spherical support, and combining them with a distance measuring sensor and connecting groove, the problem of the lack of vertical damping in the spherical support is solved, achieving multiple damping and quick connection, and improving the vertical bearing capacity.

CN223824001UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23HENGSHUI HUANFENG RUBBER PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520380985.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-06

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Technical Problem

Existing spherical bearings do not have vertical damping function, which makes the structure prone to fatigue damage, concrete cracking or bolt loosening under vertical vibration caused by earthquakes, heavy vehicles or wind loads, and may even lead to structural collapse.

Method used

A spherical support with vertical damping function was designed. Multiple damping is achieved by setting components such as a fixed plate, screw holes, bolts, cylinder, movable rod, piston, and spring. It is also equipped with a distance sensor and a connecting groove to realize data monitoring and quick connection.

Benefits of technology

It achieves multiple vertical vibration reduction of the support, provides data on the vertical movement of the support, and enables rapid connection, thereby improving the vertical bearing capacity and preventing structural damage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of spherical supports, and discloses a spherical support with a vertical damping function, which comprises an upper seat plate, a plane sliding plate is mounted at the bottom end of the upper seat plate, a lower seat plate is movably connected below the upper seat plate, a spherical sliding plate is mounted at the top end of the lower seat plate, and the spherical sliding plate is movably connected with the lower seat plate. During use, the fixing plates are fixedly connected to the left side and the right side of the top end of the lower seat plate, when the support is subjected to vertical force, the upper seat plate moves downwards to press a second supporting plate, and the lower seat plate moves downwards to press the second supporting plate; a second spring is movably connected between the second supporting plate and the first supporting plate, so that buffering of vertical force is achieved, the second supporting plate is connected with a movable rod, a piston is installed at the bottom end of the movable rod, a liquid inlet is formed in the piston, the movable rod moves up and down in the barrel, and buffering of the vertical force is further achieved; and therefore, multiple damping of the support is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of spherical bearing technology, specifically a spherical bearing with vertical shock absorption function. Background Technology

[0002] A spherical bearing is a device used in structures such as bridges and buildings. Through its spherical contact surface design, it can evenly transmit forces to the piers and abutments, thereby achieving the functions of shock absorption and load-bearing.

[0003] Spherical bearings are mainly used to bear and accommodate horizontal displacement, but they do not have vertical vibration reduction function. When vertical vibrations occur due to earthquakes, heavy vehicles, wind loads, etc., they will cause structural fatigue damage, concrete cracking or bolt loosening over a long period of time, thus causing the spherical bearing to fail or even the structure to collapse.

[0004] Now, a spherical bearing with vertical damping function is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a spherical support with vertical damping function to solve the problem mentioned in the background art of not having vertical damping function.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a spherical support with vertical shock absorption function, including an upper support plate, a flat sliding plate installed at the bottom of the upper support plate, a lower support plate movably connected below the upper support plate, a spherical sliding plate installed at the top of the lower support plate, a spherical crown plate installed between the flat sliding plate and the spherical sliding plate, and a vertical multi-stage shock absorption structure provided on the left and right sides of the lower support plate;

[0007] The vertical multi-stage shock absorption structure includes two sets of fixing plates, which are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the lower base plate. Two sets of second screw holes are provided on the left and right sides of the two sets of fixing plates, and bolts are movably connected inside the two sets of second screw holes. Two sets of first screw holes are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the top of the lower base plate. A cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the two sets of fixing plates. A movable rod is movably connected inside the cylinder. A piston is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the movable rod. A first support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the movable rod. A first spring is movably connected to the bottom end of the first support plate and the top end of the cylinder. A second spring is movably connected to the top end of the first support plate, and a second support plate is movably connected to the top end of the second spring.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the two sets of fixing plates are arranged symmetrically from left to right, and the size of the bolt matches the first screw hole.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the outer diameter of the piston matches the inner diameter of the cylinder, the piston can move up and down inside the cylinder, the piston has a liquid inlet hole inside, and the cylinder contains liquid.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the first spring is sleeved on the outside of the movable rod, and the two sets of second support plates can move up and down.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a second mounting base is fixedly connected to the front side of the top of the lower base plate, and a second ranging sensor is installed on the top of the second mounting base. A second receiving plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the bottom of the lower base plate. A control base is installed on the upper side of the front end of the lower base plate. A first mounting base is fixedly connected to the rear side of the top of the lower base plate, and a first ranging sensor is installed on the top of the first mounting base. A first receiving plate is fixedly connected to the rear side of the bottom of the upper base plate.

[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the second ranging sensor is electrically connected to the control base, and the first ranging sensor is electrically connected to the control base.

[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a first connecting groove is provided at the rear end of the upper seat plate, a first connecting seat is fixedly connected to the front end of the upper seat plate, a second connecting groove is provided on the lower side of the rear end of the lower seat plate, and a second connecting seat is fixedly connected to the lower side of the front end of the lower seat plate.

[0014] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the inner contour of the first connecting groove matches the outer contour of the first connecting seat, and the inner contour of the second connecting groove matches the outer contour of the second connecting seat.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the spherical support with vertical damping function not only realizes the vertical multiple damping of the support, but also realizes the data understanding of the up and down movement of the support, and also realizes the quick connection of two sets of spherical supports.

[0016] (1) By setting a fixed plate, a first screw hole, a second screw hole, a bolt, a cylinder, a movable rod, a piston, a first support plate, a first spring, a second support plate and a second spring, when in use, the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the lower seat plate. When the support is subjected to vertical force, the upper seat plate moves down and presses against the second support plate. The second support plate and the first support plate are movably connected by a second spring, thereby achieving buffering of vertical force. The second support plate is connected to the movable rod. The piston is installed at the bottom of the movable rod. The piston has an inlet port. The movable rod moves up and down inside the cylinder, further achieving buffering of vertical force, thereby achieving multiple shock absorption of the support.

[0017] (2) By setting a first mounting base, a first ranging sensor, a first receiving plate, a second mounting base, a second ranging sensor, a second receiving plate and a control base, when in use, the first ranging sensor is turned on by the control base, and the first ranging sensor transmits a signal to the first receiving plate, thereby realizing the understanding of the change in the distance between the rear side of the upper plate and the rear side of the lower plate, and similarly realizing the understanding of the change in the distance between the rear side of the upper plate and the front side of the lower plate. Through data analysis, the data of the up and down movement of the support can be understood.

[0018] (3) By providing a first connecting groove, a first connecting seat, a second connecting groove and a second connecting seat, when in use, the first connecting groove is opened at the rear end of the upper seat plate, the first connecting seat is fixedly connected at the front end of the upper seat plate, the second connecting groove is opened at the lower side of the rear end of the lower seat plate, the second connecting seat is fixedly connected at the lower side of the front end of the lower seat plate, the first connecting seat is inserted into the first connecting groove, and the second connecting seat is inserted into the second connecting groove, so that the connection of the two sets of spherical supports can be quickly realized, thereby improving the vertical bearing capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the left side structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of point A in the middle section;

[0022] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged cross-sectional view of section B in the middle.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Upper base plate; 2. Lower base plate; 3. Flat sliding plate; 4. Spherical crown plate; 5. Spherical sliding plate; 6. Fixing plate; 7. First screw hole; 8. Second screw hole; 9. Bolt; 10. Cylinder; 11. Movable rod; 12. Piston; 13. First support plate; 14. First spring; 15. Second support plate; 16. Second spring; 17. First mounting base; 18. First ranging sensor; 19. First receiving plate; 20. Second mounting base; 21. Second ranging sensor; 22. Second receiving plate; 23. Control base; 24. First connecting groove; 25. First connecting base; 26. Second connecting groove; 27. Second connecting base. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example: Please refer to Figure 1-4 A spherical bearing with vertical damping function includes an upper bearing plate 1, a flat sliding plate 3 installed at the bottom of the upper bearing plate 1, a lower bearing plate 2 movably connected below the upper bearing plate 1, a spherical sliding plate 5 installed at the top of the lower bearing plate 2, a spherical crown plate 4 installed between the flat sliding plate 3 and the spherical sliding plate 5, and vertical multi-dampening structures provided on the left and right sides of the lower bearing plate 2.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4 A spherical support with vertical damping function also includes a vertical multi-damping structure. The vertical multi-damping structure includes two sets of fixing plates 6, which are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the lower base plate 2. Two sets of second screw holes 8 are opened on the left and right sides of the two sets of fixing plates 6. Bolts 9 are movably connected inside the two sets of second screw holes 8. Two sets of first screw holes 7 are opened on the left and right sides of the top of the lower base plate 2. A cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the two sets of fixing plates 6. A movable rod 11 is movably connected inside the cylinder 10. A piston 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the movable rod 11. A first support plate 13 is fixedly connected to the top of the movable rod 11. A first spring 14 is movably connected to the bottom end of the first support plate 13 and the top end of the cylinder 10. A second spring 16 is movably connected to the top end of the first support plate 13. A second support plate 15 is movably connected to the top end of the second spring 16.

[0027] Two sets of fixing plates 6 are arranged symmetrically from left to right. The size of the bolt 9 matches the first screw hole 7. The outer diameter of the piston 12 matches the inner diameter of the cylinder 10. The piston 12 can move up and down inside the cylinder 10. The piston 12 has a liquid inlet hole inside. The cylinder 10 contains liquid. The first spring 14 is sleeved on the outside of the movable rod 11. The two sets of second support plates 15 can move up and down.

[0028] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in use, fixing plates 6 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the lower base plate 2. When the support is subjected to vertical force, the upper base plate 1 moves downward and presses against the second support plate 15. The second support plate 15 is movably connected to the first support plate 13 by a second spring 16, thereby achieving buffering of vertical force. The second support plate 15 is connected to the movable rod 11. A piston 12 is installed at the bottom of the movable rod 11. A liquid inlet is opened inside the piston 12. The movable rod 11 moves up and down inside the cylinder 10 to further buffer vertical force, thereby achieving multiple shock absorption of the support.

[0029] A second mounting base 20 is fixedly connected to the front side of the top of the lower base plate 2. A second ranging sensor 21 is mounted on the top of the second mounting base 20. A second receiving plate 22 is fixedly connected to the front side of the bottom of the lower base plate 2. A control base 23 is mounted on the upper side of the front end of the lower base plate 2. A first mounting base 17 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the top of the lower base plate 2. A first ranging sensor 18 is mounted on the top of the first mounting base 17. A first receiving plate 19 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the bottom of the upper base plate 1. The second ranging sensor 21 is electrically connected to the control base 23. The first ranging sensor 18 is electrically connected to the control base 23.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, in use, the first ranging sensor 18 is turned on by the control seat 23. The first ranging sensor 18 transmits a signal to the first receiving board 19, thereby realizing the understanding of the change in the distance between the rear side of the upper seat plate 1 and the rear side of the lower seat plate 2. Similarly, the change in the distance between the rear side of the upper seat plate 1 and the front side of the lower seat plate 2 is realized. By analyzing the data, the data of the up and down movement of the support can be realized. The first ranging sensor 18 is electrically connected to the control seat 23, and the second ranging sensor 21 is electrically connected to the control seat 23. This technology is existing technology, so it will not be described in detail.

[0031] The upper seat plate 1 has a first connecting groove 24 at its rear end and a first connecting seat 25 fixedly connected to its front end. The lower seat plate 2 has a second connecting groove 26 at its lower rear end and a second connecting seat 27 fixedly connected to its lower front end. The inner contour of the first connecting groove 24 matches the outer contour of the first connecting seat 25, and the inner contour of the second connecting groove 26 matches the outer contour of the second connecting seat 27.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, in use, a first connecting groove 24 is opened at the rear end of the upper base plate 1, a first connecting seat 25 is fixedly connected to the front end of the upper base plate 1, a second connecting groove 26 is opened on the lower side of the rear end of the lower base plate 2, and a second connecting seat 27 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the front end of the lower base plate 2. The first connecting seat 25 is inserted into the first connecting groove 24, and the second connecting seat 27 is inserted into the second connecting groove 26, thereby quickly connecting the two sets of spherical supports and improving the vertical bearing capacity.

[0033] Working Principle: In use, this utility model firstly connects fixing plates 6 to the left and right sides of the top of the lower base plate 2. When the support is subjected to vertical force, the upper base plate 1 moves downward and presses against the second support plate 15. A second spring 16 is movably connected between the second support plate 15 and the first support plate 13, thereby buffering the vertical force. The second support plate 15 is connected to the movable rod 11, and a piston 12 is installed at the bottom of the movable rod 11. A liquid inlet is opened inside the piston 12. The movable rod 11 moves up and down inside the cylinder 10, further buffering the vertical force and thus achieving multiple shock absorption of the support. Secondly, the first ranging sensor 18 is opened by the control base 23, and the first ranging sensor 18 transmits a signal to the second... A receiving plate 19 is used to understand the change in the distance between the rear side of the upper seat plate 1 and the rear side of the lower seat plate 2, and similarly, to understand the change in the distance between the rear side of the upper seat plate 1 and the front side of the lower seat plate 2. Through data analysis, the vertical movement of the support can be understood in a data-driven manner. At the same time, by opening a first connecting groove 24 at the rear end of the upper seat plate 1, and fixing a first connecting seat 25 at the front end of the upper seat plate 1, opening a second connecting groove 26 at the lower rear end of the lower seat plate 2, and fixing a second connecting seat 27 at the lower front end of the lower seat plate 2, the connection of the two sets of spherical supports can be quickly realized, thereby improving the vertical bearing capacity.

[0034] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A spherical bearing with vertical damping function, comprising an upper bearing plate (1), characterized in that: A flat sliding plate (3) is installed at the bottom of the upper seat plate (1), and a lower seat plate (2) is movably connected below the upper seat plate (1). A spherical sliding plate (5) is installed at the top of the lower seat plate (2), and a spherical crown plate (4) is installed between the flat sliding plate (3) and the spherical sliding plate (5). Vertical multi-vibration damping structures are provided on the left and right sides of the lower seat plate (2). The vertical multi-vibration damping structure includes two sets of fixed plates (6). The two sets of fixed plates (6) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the lower seat plate (2). Two sets of second screw holes (8) are opened on the left and right sides of the two sets of fixed plates (6). Bolts (9) are movably connected inside the two sets of second screw holes (8). Two sets of first screw holes (7) are opened on the left and right sides of the top of the lower seat plate (2). A cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the two sets of fixed plates (6). A movable rod (11) is movably connected inside the cylinder (10). A piston (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the movable rod (11). A first support plate (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the movable rod (11). A first spring (14) is movably connected to the bottom end of the first support plate (13) and the top end of the cylinder (10). A second spring (16) is movably connected to the top end of the first support plate (13). A second support plate (15) is movably connected to the top end of the second spring (16).

2. A spherical bearing with vertical damping function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sets of fixing plates (6) are arranged symmetrically from left to right, and the size of the bolt (9) matches the first screw hole (7).

3. A spherical bearing with vertical damping function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the piston (12) matches the inner diameter of the cylinder (10). The piston (12) can move up and down inside the cylinder (10). The piston (12) has a liquid inlet hole inside. The cylinder (10) contains liquid.

4. A spherical bearing with vertical damping function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first spring (14) is sleeved on the outside of the movable rod (11), and the two sets of second support plates (15) can move up and down.

5. A spherical bearing with vertical damping function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second mounting base (20) is fixedly connected to the front side of the top of the lower base plate (2). A second distance sensor (21) is installed on the top of the second mounting base (20). A second receiving plate (22) is fixedly connected to the front side of the bottom of the lower base plate (2). A control base (23) is installed on the upper side of the front end of the lower base plate (2). A first mounting base (17) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the top of the lower base plate (2). A first distance sensor (18) is installed on the top of the first mounting base (17). A first receiving plate (19) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the bottom of the upper base plate (1).

6. A spherical bearing with vertical damping function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second ranging sensor (21) is electrically connected to the control base (23), and the first ranging sensor (18) is electrically connected to the control base (23).

7. A spherical bearing with vertical damping function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper seat plate (1) has a first connecting groove (24) at its rear end, and a first connecting seat (25) is fixedly connected to the front end of the upper seat plate (1). The lower seat plate (2) has a second connecting groove (26) at its rear end, and a second connecting seat (27) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the front end of the lower seat plate (2).

8. A spherical bearing with vertical damping function according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner contour of the first connecting groove (24) matches the outer contour of the first connecting seat (25), and the inner contour of the second connecting groove (26) matches the outer contour of the second connecting seat (27).