Speed reducer capable of being replaced between two stations

By designing a speed reducer that can switch between two workstations, the problem of traditional speed reducers being unable to adapt to changes in workstations is solved, achieving flexible power transmission and energy saving and emission reduction, and reducing enterprise costs and resource waste.

CN223825551UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23NINGBO DONLY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520673284.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-10
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-10

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Technical Problem

Traditional speed reducers are designed to be fixed at specific workstations, making it difficult to adapt to changes in production line layout. This results in high equipment procurement costs, complex inventory management, difficult maintenance, and waste of resources.

Method used

Design a speed reducer that can be interchanged between two workstations. By flipping and adjusting the interface, the power transmission direction can be flexibly switched, reducing the need for a standby machine. The design adopts a flip-up housing structure and flange connection to simplify the installation method.

Benefits of technology

It reduces enterprise operating and equipment procurement costs, improves the versatility and space utilization of speed reducers, reduces energy consumption, and adapts to various working conditions.

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Abstract

The speed reducer comprises an upper box body, a middle box body, a lower box body, an output shaft, an input shaft and an air filter, the middle box body is connected with the lower box body and the upper box body, one end of the output shaft penetrates through the outer wall of the upper box body and the outer wall of the middle box body, and the other end of the output shaft penetrates through the outer wall of the input shaft. One end of the input shaft penetrates through the outer wall of the lower box body and the outer wall of the middle box body, the shaft length and the outer diameter of the output shaft correspond to the shaft length and the outer diameter of the input shaft, the air filter is arranged on the upper box body or the lower box body, the lower surface of the lower box body is a first installation face, and the upper surface of the upper box body is a second installation face. Mounting holes are formed in the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface. By means of the application of the speed reducer, the speed reducer capable of being replaced between the two stations is provided, the speed reducer can adapt to installation of the two different stations, the requirement of enterprises for standby speed reducers can be directly reduced, and therefore redundant waste of resources is avoided, and the operation cost and the equipment purchasing cost of the enterprises are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of speed reducer technology, and in particular to a speed reducer that allows for the interchange of two workstations. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional speed reducers are typically designed for specific workstations, with fixed installation methods that make them difficult to adapt to changes in production line layouts or special operating conditions. If they need to be used at different workstations, companies often need to purchase two or more speed reducers for different installation locations and power transmission directions. This not only increases equipment procurement costs but also occupies significant warehouse space and complicates inventory management. Furthermore, slight differences in the models and parameters of different speed reducers complicate maintenance and upkeep, increasing operating costs. In addition, under special operating conditions, such as when reverse driving equipment or changing the power transmission direction is required, companies may need to purchase additional specialized adapters, further increasing costs and complexity. This traditional design leads to resource waste, space occupation, and increased maintenance costs, especially pronounced in modern factories where production line flexibility and space utilization are crucial. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, in order to solve the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a speed reducer that can be interchanged between two workstations, including: an upper housing, a middle housing, a lower housing, an output shaft, an input shaft, and an air filter. The middle housing connects the lower housing and the upper housing. One end of the output shaft passes through the outer wall of the upper housing and the outer wall of the middle housing. One end of the input shaft passes through the outer wall of the lower housing and the outer wall of the middle housing. The shaft length and outer diameter of the output shaft correspond to the shaft length and outer diameter of the input shaft. The air filter is disposed on the upper housing or the lower housing. The lower surface of the lower housing is a first mounting surface, and the upper surface of the upper housing is a second mounting surface. Mounting holes are provided on both the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface.

[0004] In another preferred embodiment, a lower flange is provided on one outer wall of the lower housing.

[0005] In another preferred embodiment, an upper flange is provided on one outer wall of the upper housing.

[0006] In another preferred embodiment, the lower flange is disposed opposite to the upper flange, and the dimensions of the lower flange are the same as those of the upper flange.

[0007] In another preferred embodiment, the air filter is connected to the upper flange or the lower flange.

[0008] In another preferred embodiment, an external oil return device is connected to the lower flange or the upper flange.

[0009] In another preferred embodiment, gear assemblies are provided inside the upper housing, the middle housing, and the lower housing, and the input shaft and the output shaft are connected by the gear assemblies.

[0010] The present invention, by adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, has the following positive effects compared with the prior art: By applying the present invention, a speed reducer that can be interchanged between two workstations is proposed. Through simple flipping and interface adjustment, it can adapt to the installation of two different workstations, which helps to directly reduce the enterprise's need for spare speed reducers, thereby effectively avoiding redundant waste of resources and reducing the enterprise's operating costs and equipment procurement costs. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a speed reducer that can switch between two workstations according to the present invention;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a side view of a speed reducer that allows for the interchange of two workstations according to this utility model.

[0013] In the attached image:

[0014] 1. Upper housing; 2. Middle housing; 3. Lower housing; 4. Output shaft; 5. Input shaft; 6. Air filter; 7. Lower flange; 8. Upper flange; 11. Second mounting surface; 31. First mounting surface. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "front", "back", "horizontal", and "vertical" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0017] It should be noted that the terms "horizontal" and "vertical" in this utility model are used to describe approximate positional relationships, and not strictly "horizontal plane" or "vertical plane".

[0018] like Figure 1-2 The diagram illustrates a preferred embodiment of a speed reducer that allows for interchangeability between two workstations. The reducer includes: an upper housing 1, a middle housing 2, a lower housing 3, an output shaft 4, an input shaft 5, and an air filter 6. The middle housing 2 connects the lower housing 3 and the upper housing 1. One end of the output shaft 4 passes through the outer wall of the upper housing 1 and the outer wall of the middle housing 2. One end of the input shaft 5 passes through the outer wall of the lower housing 3 and the outer wall of the middle housing 2. The shaft length and outer diameter of the output shaft 4 correspond to the shaft length and outer diameter of the input shaft 5. The air filter 6 is disposed on either the upper housing 1 or the lower housing 3. The air filter 6 can be used to block external impurities from entering the interior of either the upper housing 1 or the lower housing 3. The lower surface of the lower housing 3 is a first mounting surface 31, and the upper surface of the upper housing 1 is a second mounting surface 11. Mounting holes are provided on both the first mounting surface 31 and the second mounting surface 11. Furthermore, by setting the first mounting surface 31 and the second mounting surface 11, the reducer can adapt to various working conditions, such as special working conditions that require reverse drive or change of power transmission direction. The reducer does not require additional adapter equipment, which is beneficial to improving the versatility of the reducer. In addition, the "one machine, two uses" setting of the reducer can reduce the need for a standby machine and reduce the additional energy consumption caused by power transmission loss, which is beneficial to achieving energy conservation and emission reduction.

[0019] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a bolt is provided in the mounting hole, and the first mounting surface 31 or the second mounting surface 11 can be connected to the site foundation by the bolt. When the reducer is applied to the first type of work station, the first mounting surface 31 can be matched with the site foundation, and when the reducer is applied to the second type of work station, the second mounting surface 11 can be matched with the site foundation.

[0020] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a lower flange 7 is provided on one outer wall of the lower housing 3. Further, a lower mounting hole is provided through one outer wall of the lower housing 3, and the lower flange 7 is connected to the lower mounting hole.

[0021] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, an upper flange 8 is provided on one outer wall of the upper housing 1. Further, an upper mounting hole is provided through one outer wall of the upper housing 1, and the upper flange 8 is connected to the upper mounting hole.

[0022] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the lower flange 7 and the upper flange 8 are positioned opposite each other, and the dimensions of the lower flange 7 are the same as those of the upper flange 8. Additionally, the inner diameters of the upper and lower mounting holes are the same, and the outer diameters of the lower flange 7 and the upper flange 8 are the same.

[0023] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the air filter 6 is connected to the upper flange 8 or the lower flange 7.

[0024] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the external oil return device is connected to the lower flange 7 or the upper flange 8. Further, the oil return device is used to discharge the lubricating oil inside the upper housing 1, the middle housing 2, and the lower housing 3.

[0025] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, gear assemblies are provided inside the upper housing 1, the middle housing 2, and the lower housing 3, and the input shaft 5 and the output shaft 4 are connected by the gear assemblies.

[0026] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the coupling of the input shaft 5 and the coupling of the output shaft 4 are the same size, which facilitates quick replacement of the coupling.

[0027] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the gear assembly is a common gear assembly in the prior art, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0028] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When the reducer needs to adapt to the first working position, the first mounting surface 31 can be connected to the site foundation, then the air filter 6 can be connected to the upper flange 8, and the external oil return device can be connected to the lower flange 7. At this time, the reducer receives power from the input shaft 5 and transmits power to the output shaft 4 through the gear assembly. The output shaft 4 then outputs power to the external output device. When the reducer needs to adapt to the second working position, the reducer can be flipped over, then the second mounting surface 11 can be connected to the site foundation, then the air filter 6 can be connected to the lower flange 7, and the external oil return device can be connected to the upper flange 8. At this time, the reducer receives power from the output shaft 4 and transmits power to the input shaft 5 through the gear assembly. The input shaft 5 then outputs power to the external output device.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A speed reducer that allows for interchangeability between two workstations, characterized in that, include: The assembly comprises an upper housing, a middle housing, a lower housing, an output shaft, an input shaft, and an air filter. The middle housing connects the lower housing and the upper housing. One end of the output shaft passes through the outer walls of the upper housing and the middle housing, and one end of the input shaft passes through the outer walls of the lower housing and the middle housing. The shaft length and outer diameter of the output shaft correspond to the shaft length and outer diameter of the input shaft. The air filter is mounted on either the upper housing or the lower housing. The lower surface of the lower housing is a first mounting surface, and the upper surface of the upper housing is a second mounting surface. Mounting holes are provided on both the first and second mounting surfaces.

2. The speed reducer that allows for interchangeability between two workstations according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lower flange is provided on one outer wall of the lower housing.

3. The speed reducer that allows for interchangeability between two workstations according to claim 2, characterized in that, An upper flange is provided on one side of the outer wall of the upper housing.

4. The speed reducer that allows for interchangeability between two workstations according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower flange is positioned opposite the upper flange, and the dimensions of the lower flange are the same as those of the upper flange.

5. The speed reducer that allows for interchangeability between two workstations according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air filter is connected to either the upper flange or the lower flange.

6. The speed reducer that allows for interchangeability between two workstations according to claim 3, characterized in that, An external oil return device is connected to the lower flange or the upper flange.

7. The speed reducer that allows for interchangeability between two workstations according to claim 1, characterized in that, Gear assemblies are installed inside the upper housing, the middle housing, and the lower housing, and the input shaft and the output shaft are connected by the gear assemblies.