Engine crankshaft thrust plate with self-lubricating structure

The engine crankshaft thrust washers with a self-lubricating structure solve the problem of insufficient lubrication of traditional thrust washers under harsh conditions, achieving efficient lubrication and buffering, and improving the engine's operating efficiency and reliability.

CN223825430UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23WUXI SINTEC MASCH TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520756547.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional crankshaft thrust washers are prone to wear under harsh working conditions, and insufficient lubrication leads to poor reliability and stability, making it difficult to meet the requirements of modern engines for high efficiency and environmental performance.

Method used

Design an engine crankshaft thrust plate with a self-lubricating structure. Lubricating oil is drawn by a water pump and injected into the contact surface between the thrust plate and the crankshaft rod through a small round pipe and a discharge hole to form a lubricating film. Combined with a buffer pad and a damper, it absorbs the impact force and improves operating efficiency and stability.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces friction and wear, improves engine operating efficiency and structural reliability, extends service life, and enhances durability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an engine crankshaft thrust plate with a self-lubricating structure, which belongs to the technical field of crankshaft thrust plates, and comprises a shell base, a plurality of side limiting plates are fixedly mounted in the shell base, a same thrust wafer is slidably mounted between every two adjacent side limiting plates, a connecting slide block is fixedly mounted at the bottom end of each thrust wafer, and the connecting slide blocks are fixedly mounted at the bottom end of each thrust wafer. Two second springs and two second dampers are fixedly installed at the bottom end of the connecting sliding block, the two second springs are arranged on the outer sides of the two second dampers in a sleeving mode, two square strip blocks are fixedly installed at the top end of the shell base, the same connecting pipe is fixedly installed in the square strip blocks and the shell base, and a plurality of small round pipes are integrally formed on the connecting pipe. Through the cooperation of a plurality of structural designs and a lubricating mechanism, the running efficiency and stability of the crankshaft rod in an engine are effectively improved, meanwhile, the reliability and durability of the structure are further enhanced through a buffering and supporting mechanism, the service life of the engine is prolonged, and the performance of the engine is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of crankshaft thrust piece, especially to an engine crankshaft thrust piece with self-lubricating structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous development of the automobile industry and the machinery industry, the performance requirements of engines are becoming higher and higher. Modern engines need to output more power in smaller volume and weight to meet people's demand for high efficiency of transportation tools and mechanical equipment. In the background of global energy crisis and environmental problems becoming increasingly serious, governments of various countries have formulated strict regulations on fuel consumption and exhaust emission of engines. Engine manufacturers are under great pressure and need to continuously improve engine technology to reduce fuel consumption and harmful gas emission. This promotes the design and operation of engines to be more refined, and higher requirements are put forward for the performance of each part. The crankshaft thrust piece is an important wear-resistant part in the engine, and its performance improvement has an important influence on the energy saving and environmental protection performance of the whole engine. The lubrication of the traditional thrust piece mainly relies on the lubricating oil film. However, under some special working conditions, such as engine starting and stopping instant, high temperature and high pressure environment or inappropriate lubricating oil viscosity, the lubricating oil film may be difficult to form or unstable. This makes the thrust piece in a boundary lubrication or dry friction state in a short period of time, causing serious wear. In addition, factors such as the quality of lubricating oil and the stability of the supply system also affect the lubrication effect of the thrust piece, reducing the reliability and stability of the engine. The engine crankshaft thrust piece with self-lubricating structure is produced under the joint action of the continuous development of engine technology, the limitations of traditional thrust piece, the progress of material science and lubrication technology, and the application experience enlightenment in related fields.

[0003] In the prior art, the crankshaft thrust piece of the engine is mainly used to limit the axial movement of the crankshaft to prevent the crankshaft from deviating due to excessive axial force and ensure the normal operation of the engine. However, the traditional crankshaft thrust piece has large friction with the internal parts of the engine during operation, which is prone to wear. Moreover, due to the harsh working environment, the thrust piece may be damaged prematurely due to insufficient lubrication. Therefore, we propose an engine crankshaft thrust piece with self-lubricating structure to solve this problem. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an engine crankshaft thrust piece with self-lubricating structure to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A thrust washer for an engine crankshaft with a self-lubricating structure includes: a housing base, within which multiple side limiting plates are fixedly installed, and a single thrust disc is slidably installed between adjacent side limiting plates. A connecting slider is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the thrust disc, and two springs and two dampers are fixedly installed at the bottom end of the connecting slider. The two springs are sleeved on the outside of the two dampers. Two square blocks are fixedly installed at the top end of the housing base, and a connecting pipe is fixedly installed between the square blocks and the housing base. Multiple small round tubes are integrally formed on the connecting pipe, and discharge holes are opened on the small round tubes and the connecting pipe. A flow groove is opened on the thrust disc, and a water pump is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting pipe, with the water pump fixedly installed inside the housing base.

[0007] Preferably, outer shell 2 and outer shell 1 are fixedly installed at the top of the outer shell base, outer shell 1 and outer shell 2 are fixedly connected, a crankshaft is rotatably installed between the outer shell base, outer shell 1 and outer shell 2, multiple small round tubes are rotatably installed on the crankshaft, multiple sliding tubes are fixedly installed between outer shell 1 and outer shell 2, a piston block is slidably installed inside the sliding tube, a rotating block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the piston block, and the rotating block is rotatably connected to the corresponding small round tube.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of buffer pads are slidably installed inside the housing base. Two springs and two dampers are fixedly installed at the bottom of the buffer pads. The two springs are set on the outside of the two dampers. The springs and dampers are fixedly installed inside the housing base. The plurality of buffer pads are respectively arranged below the corresponding connecting rods. The housing base has a sliding square groove matching the buffer pads and a round groove matching the springs.

[0009] Preferably, two bearing seats are fixedly installed inside the outer casing base, and two threaded rods are fixedly installed at the top of the bearing seats. The same upper pressure block is slidably installed on the outer side of the two threaded rods. Nuts are threadedly connected to the threaded rods, and the bottom end of the nut is movably abutting against the top end of the upper pressure block. A thrust bearing is rotatably installed between the upper pressure block and the bearing seat, and the crankshaft is rotatably installed between the two thrust bearings.

[0010] Preferably, the outer casing base has a sliding groove that matches the connecting slider, the outer casing base has a circular groove that matches the second spring, and the outer casing base and the square block have mounting grooves that match the connecting pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the outer casing base is provided with a fixing groove that matches the bearing seat, the upper pressure block is provided with a sliding round hole that matches the threaded rod, and both the outer casing one and the outer casing two are provided with a limiting groove that matches the upper pressure block and the nut.

[0012] In this utility model, an engine crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure is provided. The outer casing base is fixedly installed at an appropriate position on the engine. Outer casing one and outer casing two are fixedly connected to the outer casing base to ensure a tight seal between them. The crankshaft rod passes through the bearing seats in outer casing one, outer casing two, and the outer casing base, ensuring smooth rotation. A thrust washer disc is installed, allowing it to slide between the side limiting plates. Simultaneously, the connecting slider is ensured to move smoothly in the sliding groove within the outer casing base. Buffer pads are used to ensure smooth movement in the sliding square groove. An upper pressure block is installed on the threaded rod and fixed with a nut to ensure the thrust bearing stably supports the crankshaft rod. During operation, the engine is started, causing the crankshaft rod to rotate, and the water pump begins to work.

[0013] In this utility model, an engine crankshaft thrust plate with a self-lubricating structure achieves self-lubrication by drawing lubricating oil from the connecting pipe and injecting it into the contact surface between the thrust plate and the crankshaft rod through a small round pipe and a discharge hole. When the crankshaft rod rotates, it contacts one side of the thrust plate. The water pump continuously draws lubricating oil from the outside and injects it into the contact surface between the thrust plate and the crankshaft rod through the discharge hole on the connecting pipe and the small round pipe, as well as the flow groove on the thrust plate. The lubricating oil forms a lubricating film on the contact surface, reducing friction and wear and improving operating efficiency. At the same time, when the device is running, the buffer pad absorbs and disperses the impact force through the spring and the damper, protecting the crankshaft rod to a certain extent. The piston block slides in the sliding tube.

[0014] This utility model has a reasonable structural design. Through the combination of multiple structural designs and lubrication mechanisms, it effectively improves the operating efficiency and stability of the crankshaft rod in the engine. At the same time, its buffering and support mechanisms further enhance the reliability and durability of the structure, extend the service life of the engine and improve its performance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an engine crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural disassembly diagram of an engine crankshaft thrust plate with a self-lubricating structure proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial structural disassembly diagram of an engine crankshaft thrust plate with a self-lubricating structure proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an engine crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an engine crankshaft thrust plate with a self-lubricating structure proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the middle.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell base; 2. Outer shell one; 3. Outer shell two; 4. Water pump; 5. Spring two; 6. Piston block; 7. Crankshaft rod; 8. Thrust bearing; 9. Connecting pipe; 10. Bearing seat; 11. Upper pressure block; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Small round tube; 14. Rotating block; 15. Threaded rod; 16. Nut; 17. Buffer pad; 18. Spring one; 19. Damper one; 20. Thrust disc; 21. Side limiting plate; 22. Square block; 23. Connecting slider; 24. Damper two. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] Reference Figures 1-6 A thrust washer for an engine crankshaft with a self-lubricating structure includes: a housing base 1, in which multiple side limiting plates 21 are fixedly installed, and a single thrust disc 20 is slidably installed between two adjacent side limiting plates 21. A connecting slider 23 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the thrust disc 20, and two springs 25 and two dampers 24 are fixedly installed at the bottom end of the connecting slider 23. The two springs 25 are sleeved on the outside of the two dampers 24. Two square blocks 22 are fixedly installed at the top end of the housing base 1, and a single connecting pipe 9 is fixedly installed between the square blocks 22 and the housing base 1. Multiple small round tubes 13 are integrally formed on the connecting pipe 9, and discharge holes are opened on the small round tubes 13 and the connecting pipe 9. A flow groove is opened on the thrust disc 20, and a water pump 4 is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting pipe 9, and the water pump 4 is fixedly installed inside the housing base 1.

[0024] In this embodiment, outer shell 2 3 and outer shell 3 are fixedly installed at the top of the outer shell base 1. The outer shell 2 and outer shell 3 are fixedly connected. A crankshaft 7 is rotatably installed between the outer shell base 1, outer shell 2 and outer shell 3. Multiple small round tubes 13 are rotatably installed on the crankshaft 7. Multiple sliding tubes are fixedly installed between outer shell 2 and outer shell 3. A piston block 6 is slidably installed inside the sliding tube. A rotating block 14 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the piston block 6. The rotating block 14 is rotatably connected to the corresponding small round tube 13, which can generate a certain buffering and lubrication effect when subjected to pressure.

[0025] In this embodiment, a plurality of buffer pads 17 are slidably installed inside the outer casing base 1. Two springs 18 and two dampers 19 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the buffer pads 17. The two springs 18 are sleeved on the outside of the two dampers 19. The springs 18 and dampers 19 are both fixedly installed inside the outer casing base 1. The plurality of buffer pads 17 are respectively arranged below the corresponding connecting rods 12. The outer casing base 1 has a sliding square groove matching the buffer pads 17 and a round groove matching the springs 18, providing additional buffering and support for the connecting rods.

[0026] In this embodiment, two bearing seats 10 are fixedly installed inside the outer shell base 1. Two threaded rods 15 are fixedly installed at the top of the bearing seats 10. The same upper pressure block 11 is slidably installed on the outer side of the two threaded rods 15. Nuts 16 are threadedly connected to the threaded rods 15. The bottom end of the nut 16 is movably abutting against the top end of the upper pressure block 11. A thrust bearing 8 is rotatably installed between the upper pressure block 11 and the bearing seat 10. The crankshaft rod 7 is rotatably installed between the two thrust bearings 8, which together form the support structure of the crankshaft rod to ensure that it can rotate stably and smoothly.

[0027] In this embodiment, the outer shell base 1 has a sliding groove that matches the connecting slider 23, the outer shell base 1 has a circular groove that matches the spring 2 5, the outer shell base 1 and the square block 22 have mounting grooves that match the connecting pipe 9 to ensure better installation, the outer shell base 1 has a fixing groove that matches the bearing seat 10, the upper pressure block 11 has a sliding circular hole that matches the threaded rod 15, and both the outer shell 1 2 and the outer shell 2 3 have limiting grooves that match the upper pressure block 11 and the nut 16 to ensure smooth movement.

[0028] In this embodiment, during use, the outer casing base 1 is fixedly installed at an appropriate position on the engine, and the outer casing 2 and outer casing 3 are fixedly connected to the outer casing base 1 to ensure their sealing. The crankshaft rod 7 passes through the bearing housing 10 in the outer casing 2, outer casing 3, and outer casing base 1, ensuring its smooth rotation. The thrust disc 20 is installed so that it slides between the side limiting discs 21, while ensuring that the connecting slider 23 can move smoothly in the sliding groove in the outer casing base 1. The buffer pads 17 are used to ensure that they can move smoothly in the sliding square groove. The upper pressure block 11 is installed on the threaded rod 15 and fixed with the nut 16 to ensure that the thrust bearing 8 can stably support the crankshaft rod 7. During operation, the engine is started, causing the crankshaft rod 7 to start rotating. Water pump 4 starts working, drawing lubricating oil from connecting pipe 9 and injecting it into the contact surface between thrust disc 20 and crankshaft 7 through small round pipe 13 and discharge hole, achieving self-lubrication. When crankshaft 7 rotates, it will contact one side of thrust disc 20. Water pump 4 continuously draws lubricating oil from the outside and injects it into the contact surface between thrust disc 20 and crankshaft 7 through the discharge hole on connecting pipe 9 and small round pipe 13 and the flow groove on thrust disc 20. The lubricating oil forms a lubricating film on the contact surface, reducing friction and wear and improving operating efficiency. At the same time, when the device is running, buffer pad 17 absorbs and disperses the impact force through spring-18 and damper-19, protecting crankshaft 7 to a certain extent. Piston block 6 slides in sliding tube.

[0029] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of an engine crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure provided by this utility model. Specific embodiments have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure, characterized in that, include: The outer casing base (1) has multiple side limiting plates (21) fixedly installed inside it. A thrust disc (20) is slidably installed between two adjacent side limiting plates (21). A connecting slider (23) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the thrust disc (20). Two springs (5) and two dampers (24) are fixedly installed at the bottom end of the connecting slider (23). The two springs (5) are sleeved on the outside of the two dampers (24). (1) Two square blocks (22) are fixedly installed at the top. The square blocks (22) and the outer shell base (1) are fixedly installed with the same connecting pipe (9). Multiple small round tubes (13) are integrally formed on the connecting pipe (9). The small round tubes (13) and the connecting pipe (9) are provided with discharge holes. The thrust disc (20) is provided with a flow groove. A water pump (4) is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting pipe (9). The water pump (4) is fixedly installed inside the outer shell base (1).

2. The engine crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell base (1) is fixedly installed with outer shell two (3) and outer shell one (2) at the top. The outer shell one (2) and outer shell two (3) are fixedly connected. A crankshaft rod (7) is rotatably installed between the outer shell base (1), outer shell one (2) and outer shell two (3). Multiple small round tubes (13) are rotatably installed on the crankshaft rod (7). Multiple sliding tubes are fixedly installed between outer shell one (2) and outer shell two (3). A piston block (6) is slidably installed inside the sliding tube. A rotating block (14) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the piston block (6). The rotating block (14) is rotatably connected to the corresponding small round tube (13).

3. The engine crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple buffer pads (17) are slidably installed inside the outer shell base (1). Two springs (18) and two dampers (19) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the buffer pads (17). The two springs (18) are sleeved on the outside of the two dampers (19). The springs (18) and dampers (19) are both fixedly installed inside the outer shell base (1). The multiple buffer pads (17) are respectively arranged below the corresponding connecting rods (12). The outer shell base (1) has a sliding square groove that matches the buffer pads (17). The outer shell base (1) has a round groove that matches the springs (18).

4. The engine crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two bearing seats (10) are fixedly installed inside the outer casing base (1). Two threaded rods (15) are fixedly installed on the top of the bearing seats (10). The same upper pressure block (11) is slidably installed on the outer side of the two threaded rods (15). Nuts (16) are threadedly connected to the threaded rods (15). The bottom end of the nut (16) is in movable contact with the top end of the upper pressure block (11). A thrust bearing (8) is rotatably installed between the upper pressure block (11) and the bearing seat (10). The crankshaft rod (7) is rotatably installed between the two thrust bearings (8).

5. The engine crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing base (1) has a sliding groove that matches the connecting slider (23), the outer casing base (1) has a circular groove that matches the second spring (5), and the outer casing base (1) and the square block (22) have mounting grooves that match the connecting pipe (9).

6. A crankshaft thrust washer with a self-lubricating structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer casing base (1) is provided with a fixing groove that matches the bearing seat (10), the upper pressure block (11) is provided with a sliding round hole that matches the threaded rod (15), and both the outer casing one (2) and the outer casing two (3) are provided with a limiting groove that matches the upper pressure block (11) and the nut (16).