Ball sliding block capable of being fully lubricated

By introducing a connecting lubrication assembly consisting of a hollow connecting block and a hollow spherical shell into the ball slider, the problem of lubricant loss is solved, continuous lubrication of the ball slider is achieved, and the performance is improved.

CN223975426UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06HEBEI SHUNYU PRECISION TRANSMISSION PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520998786.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-03-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-05-21

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Technical Problem

Existing ball sliders suffer from severe lubrication loss after prolonged operation on linear guides, resulting in ineffective and continuous lubrication and affecting their performance.

Method used

A connecting lubrication assembly consisting of a hollow connecting block, a hollow spherical shell, and a connecting pipe was designed. Lubricating oil is introduced and distributed into the hollow spherical shell through a transfer box and conduit system to achieve continuous lubrication of the balls.

Benefits of technology

This achieves sufficient and continuous lubrication of the ball slider during operation, improves the lubrication effect between the ball slider and the linear guide, and enhances the performance.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of ball sliding blocks, and particularly relates to a ball sliding block capable of being fully lubricated, which comprises a sliding block main body and a plurality of balls connected to the inner side of the sliding block main body in a sliding manner, each connecting lubricating assembly comprises a hollow connecting block, a hollow spherical shell and a connecting pipe, the two connecting lubricating assemblies are combined to position the multiple balls in the designated positions in the sliding block body, and the transfer box guides lubricating oil to enter and store the lubricating oil. Lubricating oil is guided into two hollow connecting blocks through a plurality of transversely arranged connecting pipes and then conveyed into a plurality of hollow spherical shells wrapping the corresponding balls, the lubricating oil is gathered in each hollow spherical shell, and in the rolling process of the balls, the lubricating oil flows into the hollow spherical shells. All areas on the surface of the ball can circularly enter the hollow spherical shell and are exposed out of the profiling opening in the surface of the hollow spherical shell, and the ball is fully and continuously lubricated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ball slider technology, specifically relating to a ball slider that can be fully lubricated. Background Technology

[0002] A ball bearing slider is a component mounted on a linear guide, primarily sliding along the guide via the rotation of internal balls. During prolonged operation, the balls remain in constant contact with the guide surface. Lubricating oil adheres to the grooves containing the balls, and as the balls roll between these grooves and the guide, the oil is gradually depleted. Replenishing the lubricant requires the operator to disassemble the slider after stopping its operation and refill it through the oil filler hole. This method fails to provide adequate and continuous lubrication to the balls as they move along the guide surface, hindering independent lubrication of multiple balls between the slider and the guide. Consequently, the ball bearing slider's sliding on the guide surface is obstructed, impacting its performance. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a ball block that can be fully lubricated, which improves the lubrication effect of the balls and enhances the performance of the ball block.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution: It includes a slider body and several balls slidably connected to the inner side of the slider body. The slider body has two symmetrically distributed connecting lubrication components. Each connecting lubrication component includes a hollow connecting block, a hollow spherical shell, and a connecting tube. The number of hollow spherical shells and connecting tubes is several, with the number of hollow spherical shells corresponding to the number of balls. Several balls are respectively engaged and connected inside several hollow spherical shells. There are two hollow connecting blocks. The several hollow spherical shells are symmetrically secured to the inner side of the slider body by the two hollow connecting blocks. Several connecting tubes are arranged horizontally inside the slider body and fixedly connected to the two hollow connecting blocks. A transfer box communicating with an oil inlet is fixedly connected inside the slider body. The top end of each connecting tube is fixedly connected to the transfer box, and the connecting tube connects the hollow connecting block and the transfer box.

[0005] Several hollow spherical shells are fixedly connected in a straight line to the inner sidewall of the hollow connecting block, and the connecting pipe is located on the outer side of the two hollow connecting blocks. The two output ends of the connecting pipe are fixedly connected to the rear sidewall of the two hollow connecting blocks.

[0006] The inner wall of the slider body has four symmetrically distributed connecting slots, and the hollow spherical shell is engaged and connected inside the corresponding connecting slot.

[0007] The slider body has four slots inside that correspond to the hollow connecting blocks. The four slots are connected to the four connecting slots respectively, and the hollow connecting blocks are engaged and connected inside the corresponding slots.

[0008] The slider body has two corresponding receiving slots inside, and the connecting tube is located inside the corresponding receiving slot.

[0009] The hollow spherical shell has a contoured opening on its surface, and the inner wall of the slider body has a groove. The ball protrudes from the groove through the contoured opening.

[0010] The transfer box is fixedly connected to a conduit at its front end, and the other end of the conduit is connected to the oil inlet at the front end of the slider body.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] This invention combines four sets of laterally arranged balls using two connecting lubrication components. The two components are symmetrically arranged to clamp and position the four sets of laterally arranged balls within corresponding connecting grooves on the inner side of the slider body. This effectively combines multiple balls and positions them at designated locations within the slider body for efficient connection to linear guides. A transfer box within the slider body guides lubricating oil into and stores it through a conduit from the oil inlet at the front end of the slider body. Several laterally arranged connecting pipes guide the lubricating oil into two hollow connecting blocks, and then deliver it to multiple hollow spherical shells containing the corresponding balls. The lubricating oil collects within each hollow spherical shell. During rolling, the surface areas of the balls circulate into the hollow spherical shells and through the contoured openings on the shell surface, allowing the balls to continuously contact the lubricating oil within the shells. This effectively and continuously lubricates the balls during operation, facilitating independent lubrication of multiple balls between the ball slider and the linear guide, thus improving the overall performance of the ball slider.

[0013] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a side view of the cross-sectional structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the partially separated structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Slider body; 11. Groove; 12. Connecting groove; 13. Slot; 14. Receiving groove; 2. Ball bearing; 3. Connecting lubrication component; 31. Hollow connecting block; 32. Hollow spherical shell; 321. Contouring opening; 33. Connecting pipe; 4. Transfer box; 41. Conduit. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Please see Figures 1-6 The present invention provides the following technical solution: it includes a slider body 1 and a plurality of ball bearings 2 slidably connected to the inner side of the slider body 1. The slider body 1 is provided with two symmetrically distributed connecting lubrication components 3. The connecting lubrication components 3 include hollow connecting blocks 31, hollow spherical shells 32 and connecting pipes 33. The number of hollow spherical shells 32 and connecting pipes 33 are both a plurality of each. The number of hollow spherical shells 32 corresponds to the number of ball bearings 2. The plurality of ball bearings 2 are respectively engaged and connected inside the plurality of hollow spherical shells 32. The number of hollow connecting blocks 31 is two. The plurality of hollow spherical shells 32 are symmetrically engaged and locked inside the slider body 1 by the two hollow connecting blocks 31. The plurality of connecting pipes 33 are arranged horizontally inside the slider body 1 and are fixedly connected to the two hollow connecting blocks 31. A transfer box 4 communicating with the oil inlet is fixedly connected inside the slider body 1. The top end of the connecting pipe 33 is fixedly connected to the transfer box 4. The connecting pipe 33 communicates with the hollow connecting blocks 31 and the transfer box 4.

[0022] In this implementation scheme: the ball slider consists of a slider body 1, several balls 2, two connecting lubrication components 3 for connecting the balls 2, and a transfer box 4. The two connecting lubrication components 3 are symmetrically arranged inside the slider body 1 to connect the balls 2 and divide the balls 2 into four groups, which are respectively positioned at four positions inside the slider body 1.

[0023] The connecting lubrication assembly 3 consists of hollow connecting blocks 31, hollow spherical shells 32, and connecting pipes 33. There are several hollow spherical shells 32 and several connecting pipes 33. The number of hollow spherical shells 32 corresponds to the number of balls 2. There are two hollow connecting blocks 31. Several hollow spherical shells 32 are fixedly connected in a straight line to the inner sidewalls of the two hollow connecting blocks 31. The connecting pipes 33 are located on the outer side of the two hollow connecting blocks 31. The two output ends of the connecting pipes 33 are fixedly connected to the rear sidewalls of the two hollow connecting blocks 31. The connecting pipes 33 stably connect the two hollow connecting blocks 31 from the rear position, stably combining the hollow connecting blocks 31, hollow spherical shells 32, and connecting pipes 33. Several balls 2 are connected inside the several hollow spherical shells 32 by a snap-fit ​​method, so that the connecting lubrication assembly 3 stably combines several balls 2 and positions and arranges several balls 2, so that the several balls 2 are divided into four groups and maintain a horizontal arrangement. The inner wall of the slider body 1 has four symmetrically distributed connecting grooves 12. Hollow spherical shells 32 are engaged and connected inside the corresponding connecting grooves 12. The slider body 1 also has four corresponding slots 13 for hollow connecting blocks 31, which are connected to the four connecting grooves 12. The hollow connecting blocks 31 are engaged and connected inside the corresponding slots 13, so that several hollow spherical shells 32 are stably secured inside the slider body 1 in a vertically symmetrical manner through two hollow connecting blocks 31. The slider body 1 has two corresponding receiving grooves 14 for connecting tubes 33, which are located inside the corresponding receiving grooves 14, so that several connecting tubes 33 are arranged horizontally inside the slider body 1. The surface of the hollow spherical shells 32 has a contoured opening 321, and the inner wall of the slider body 1 has a groove 11. The ball bearings 2 protrude from the groove 11 through the contoured opening 321, so that the ball bearings 2 can effectively contact the linear guide rail for rolling operation.

[0024] The transfer box 4 is fixed inside the slider body 1. The front end of the transfer box 4 is fixedly connected to the conduit 41. The other end of the conduit 41 is connected to the oil inlet at the front end of the slider body 1. The top end of the connecting pipe 33 is fixedly connected to the transfer box 4. The connecting pipe 33 can effectively connect the hollow connecting block 31 and the transfer box 4, so that the lubricating oil introduced into the transfer box 4 through the conduit 41 can be guided into the hollow connecting block 31 through the connecting pipe 33, and further dispersed into the interior of several horizontally arranged hollow spherical shells 32 through the hollow connecting block 31. The lubricating oil is discharged into the interior of the hollow spherical shell 32 through the holes on the inner wall of the hollow spherical shell 32.

[0025] Two connecting lubrication components 3 combine four sets of horizontally arranged balls 2. The two connecting lubrication components 3 are symmetrically arranged to clamp and position the four sets of horizontally arranged balls 2 inside the corresponding connecting grooves 12 on the inner side of the slider body 1. This can effectively combine multiple balls 2 and position the balls 2 in designated positions within the slider body 1, so as to effectively connect the slider body 1 to the linear guide rail. The transfer box 4 inside the slider body 1 guides lubricating oil into and stores it through the oil inlet at the front end of the slider body 1 via the conduit 41. The lubricating oil is then guided into the two corresponding hollow connecting blocks 31 through several horizontally arranged connecting pipes 33, and then transported to the hollow spherical shells 32 that enclose the corresponding balls 2. This allows the lubricating oil to converge inside each hollow spherical shell 32, so as to effectively lubricate the balls 2 enclosed inside the hollow spherical shells 32 simultaneously and independently. The hollow spherical shell 32 always encloses and constrains the ball 2, so that the ball 2 always rolls inside the hollow spherical shell 32. The lubricating oil inside the hollow spherical shell 32 is constrained between the hollow spherical shell 32 and the ball 2. The ball 2 contacts the linear guide rail through the contoured opening 321 on the hollow spherical shell 32. During the rolling process, various areas of the ball 2 can circulate into the interior of the hollow spherical shell 32 and effectively contact the lubricating oil temporarily stored inside the hollow spherical shell. At the same time, the ball 2 is circulated out of the contoured opening 321 on the hollow spherical shell 32. This can effectively and continuously lubricate the surface of the ball 2 while the ball slider runs on the surface of the linear guide rail. It is beneficial to carry out independent lubrication of multiple balls 2 between the ball slider and the linear guide rail, thereby improving the performance of the ball slider.

Claims

1. A fully lubricated ball slide comprising a slide body (1) and a plurality of balls (2) slidingly connected to the inner side of the slide body (1), characterized in that: The slider body (1) is internally provided with two symmetrically distributed connecting lubricating assemblies (3), the connecting lubricating assembly (3) comprises a hollow connecting block (31), a hollow spherical shell (32) and a connecting pipe (33), the number of the hollow spherical shell (32) and the connecting pipe (33) is several, the number of the hollow spherical shell (32) corresponds to the ball (2), several ball (2) are clamped and connected in the hollow spherical shell (32) respectively, the number of the hollow connecting block (31) is two, several hollow spherical shells (32) are symmetrically clamped on the inner side of the slider body (1) through two hollow connecting blocks (31), several connecting pipes (33) are transversely arranged in the slider body (1) and fixedly connected with two hollow connecting blocks (31), the slider body (1) is fixedly connected with a transfer box (4) communicated with an oil inlet, the top end of the connecting pipe (33) is fixedly connected with the transfer box (4), and the connecting pipe (33) communicates the hollow connecting block (31) with the transfer box (4).

2. A fully lubricatable ball bushing as set forth in claim 1 wherein: Several hollow spherical shells (32) are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the hollow connecting block (31), the connecting pipe (33) is located outside the two hollow connecting blocks (31), and the two output ends of the connecting pipe (33) are fixedly connected to the rear side walls of the two hollow connecting blocks (31).

3. A fully lubricatable ball bushing as set forth in claim 1 wherein: The inner side wall of the slider body (1) is provided with four connecting grooves (12) symmetrically distributed in pairs, and the hollow spherical shell (32) is clamped and connected in the corresponding connecting groove (12).

4. A fully lubricatable ball bushing as set forth in claim 3 wherein: The slider body (1) is internally provided with four clamping grooves (13) corresponding to the hollow connecting block (31), four clamping grooves (13) are communicated with four connecting grooves (12) respectively, and the hollow connecting block (31) is clamped and connected in the corresponding clamping groove (13).

5. A fully lubricated ball bushing as set forth in claim 1 wherein: The slider body (1) is internally provided with two accommodating grooves (14) corresponding to the connecting pipe (33), and the connecting pipe (33) is located in the corresponding accommodating groove (14).

6. A fully lubricatable ball bushing as set forth in claim 1 wherein: The surface of the hollow spherical shell (32) is provided with a profiled opening (321), and the inner side wall of the slider body (1) is provided with a groove (11), and the ball (2) protrudes from the groove (11) through the profiled opening (321).

7. A fully lubricatable ball bushing as set forth in claim 1 wherein: The transfer box (4) is fixedly connected with a catheter (41) at the front end, and the other end of the catheter (41) is communicated with the oil inlet at the front end of the slider body (1).