Connecting structure for broken end of lead screw

By using a connector and locking mechanism to connect the broken lead screw, the problem of scrapping caused by lead screw breakage was solved, enabling rapid and low-cost equipment recovery and reducing production costs.

CN224162027UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24WUHAN HEAVY MACHINE TOOL GRP
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN HEAVY MACHINE TOOL GRP
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Lead screws may break due to material defects, misalignment of the axis, or improper design, resulting in scrap, increased production costs, and disruption to normal production.

Method used

The broken ends of the lead screw are connected by a connector and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is used to lock both ends of the connector to form a reliable connection structure.

Benefits of technology

It saves time and money on disassembly and replacement of lead screws and the purchase of new ones, allows for quick restoration of equipment use, has a simple and reliable structure, and reduces production costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a connecting structure for a broken end of a lead screw, which is used for connecting the broken part of the lead screw of the end of the lead screw, and comprises a connecting body which is sleeved outside the end of the lead screw and covers the broken part of the lead screw; the first locking mechanism is installed at one end of the connecting body, and the first locking mechanism drives the connecting body to abut against the outer portion of the end of the lead screw; the second locking mechanism is installed at the other end of the connecting body, and the second locking mechanism drives the connecting body to abut against the outer portion of the end of the lead screw. The connecting body is arranged outside the broken position of the lead screw in a sleeving mode, the locking mechanisms are used for locking the two ends of the connecting body respectively, and therefore the broken lead screw is connected, the time for disassembling, assembling and purchasing the lead screw can be saved, the purchasing cost of the lead screw is saved, the structure is simple and reliable, and equipment use can be rapidly recovered.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lead screw manufacturing, specifically to a lead screw breakage end connection structure. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, lead screw drive end breakage can occur due to defects such as cracks in the lead screw material itself, misalignment of the axis during assembly, and improper selection of design calculation parameters. The conventional solution is to scrap the lead screw and purchase a new one, which increases production costs and disrupts normal production activities. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the above description, this utility model provides a connecting structure for the broken end of a lead screw, in order to solve the problem in related technologies that the scrapping of lead screws increases production costs and affects the normal production activities of enterprises.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A lead screw fracture end connection structure for connecting the lead screw fracture point of the lead screw end, comprising: a connecting body, sleeved on the outside of the lead screw end and covering the lead screw fracture point; a first locking mechanism, installed at one end of the connecting body, the first locking mechanism driving the connecting body to abut against the outside of the lead screw end; and a second locking mechanism, installed at the other end of the connecting body, the second locking mechanism driving the connecting body to abut against the outside of the lead screw end.

[0005] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0006] Furthermore, the connector has a through hole inside, which includes a first segment and a second segment, wherein the inner diameter of the second segment is larger than the inner diameter of the first segment.

[0007] Furthermore, the connector is provided with a radially extending mounting hole, which communicates with a through hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the portion of the connector located in the first segment is provided with a boss, and the mounting hole is provided on the boss.

[0009] Furthermore, the boss extends from the outside of the first segment to the outside of the second segment.

[0010] Furthermore, an inclined surface is provided at the connection between the first segment and the second segment, and the inclined surface slopes downward from the second segment to the first segment.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner wall of the second segment is provided with threads.

[0012] Furthermore, the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism include two semi-annular discs, each disc having multiple bolt holes.

[0013] Furthermore, the first locking mechanism is installed on the outside of the first segment, and the second locking mechanism is installed on the outside of the second segment, with the diameter of the second locking mechanism being larger than the diameter of the first locking mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, a bearing is installed on the end of the connecting screw, and the end of the connecting body abuts against the inner ring fixing sleeve of the bearing.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] By fitting a connector over the broken section of the lead screw and locking both ends of the connector with a locking mechanism, the broken lead screw can be reconnected. This saves time and money on disassembly, assembly, and purchase of lead screws. The structure is simple and reliable, and the equipment can be quickly restored to use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the lead screw fracture end connection structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0020] 1. Lead screw end; 2. Broken part of lead screw; 3. Connector; 31. Mounting hole; 32. Boss; 33. Bevel; 34. Thread; 4. First locking mechanism; 5. Second locking mechanism; 6. Through hole; 61. First segment; 62. Second segment; 7. Bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.

[0022] This utility model provides a connecting structure for the broken end of a lead screw, which can solve the problem in related technologies where the scrapping of lead screws increases production costs and affects the normal production activities of enterprises.

[0023] See Figure 1As shown in the illustration, a lead screw fracture end connection structure is provided in this embodiment of the present invention for connecting the fracture point 2 of the lead screw end 1. It includes: a connecting body 3, sleeved on the outside of the lead screw end 1 and covering the fracture point 2; a first locking mechanism 4, installed at one end of the connecting body 3, which drives the connecting body 3 to abut against the outside of the lead screw end 1; and a second locking mechanism 5, installed at the other end of the connecting body 3, which also drives the connecting body 3 to abut against the outside of the lead screw end 1. By sleeved on the outside of the lead screw fracture point 2 and locking both ends of the connecting body 3 with the locking mechanisms, the broken lead screw can be connected. This saves time on disassembly, assembly, and purchase of lead screws, reduces lead screw purchase costs, and provides a simple and reliable structure that allows for rapid restoration of equipment use.

[0024] See Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the connecting body 3 has a through hole 6 inside. The through hole 6 includes a first segment 61 and a second segment 62. The inner diameter of the second segment 62 is larger than the inner diameter of the first segment 61, so as to match the shape of the lead screw end 1. This allows the inner walls of the first segment 61 and the second segment 62 to fit snugly against the lead screw end 1, thus providing a better fixing effect.

[0025] See Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the connecting body 3 is provided with a radially extending mounting hole 31, which is connected to the through hole 6. A bolt can be installed in the mounting hole 31, and the bolt passes through both the connecting body 3 and the lead screw end 1, which can further fix the broken part.

[0026] See Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the portion of the connector 3 located in the first segment 61 is provided with a boss 32, and the mounting hole 31 is provided on the boss 32. By providing the boss 32, the strength of the mounting hole 31 position is increased, ensuring that bolts can be installed in the mounting hole 31 for fixation.

[0027] See Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the boss 32 extends from the outside of the first segment 61 to the outside of the second segment 62, such that the thickness of the connecting body 3 outside the first segment 61 and the second segment 62 is small and approximately the same, which facilitates the use of a locking mechanism to drive the connecting body 3 to abut against the outside of the lead screw end 1.

[0028] See Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, an inclined surface 33 is provided at the connection between the first segment 61 and the second segment 62. The inclined surface 33 slopes downward from the second segment 62 to the first segment 61. The angle between the inclined surface 33 and the second segment 62 is preferably 135°, which matches the shape of the lead screw end 1, so that the inclined surface 33 can abut against the lead screw end 1, reducing the shaking of the connection structure.

[0029] See Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner wall of the second segment 62 is provided with a thread 34, which matches the structure and assembly position of the original lead screw locking nut. The thread 34 can be used to install the second segment 62 onto the lead screw end 1 to further enhance the fixing effect.

[0030] See Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, both the first locking mechanism 4 and the second locking mechanism 5 adopt locking discs. The locking discs include two semi-annular discs, each of which is provided with multiple bolt holes. By tightening the high-strength bolts passing through the discs, the two discs are pressed together. This pressing force causes the discs to expand radially, thereby tightly fitting the shaft surface and achieving a keyless connection.

[0031] See Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the first locking mechanism 4 is installed outside the first segment 61, and the second locking mechanism 5 is installed outside the second segment 62. The diameter of the second locking mechanism 5 is larger than the diameter of the first locking mechanism 4, so as to match the diameter of different parts of the lead screw end 1.

[0032] See Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a bearing 7 is installed on the connecting screw end 1, and the end of the connecting body 3 abuts against the inner ring fixing sleeve of the bearing 7, further increasing the stability of the connection structure and reducing shaking.

[0033] Before assembly, use a dial indicator to ensure that the axis of the input end is within 0.01mm coaxial with the axis of the lead screw.

[0034] When installing the connector 3, remove the original locking nut, put the second locking mechanism 5 on the connector 3, screw the connector 3 onto the thread of the lead screw, and tighten the inner ring fixing sleeve of the bearing. Then, tighten the locking screw on the second locking mechanism 5 with a torque wrench to complete the connection of the lead screw end. Next, put the first locking mechanism 4 on the connector 3, insert the input shaft to the appropriate position, and tighten the locking screw on the first locking mechanism 4 with a torque wrench to complete the connection of the power input end.

[0035] This utility model provides a connecting structure for the broken end of a lead screw. By adding a reliable connector to the broken end of the lead screw, the connector utilizes the original structure of the lead screw and can restore the transmission function of the broken lead screw without disassembling and processing it. This reliable method of quick restoration of use is not a stopgap measure but can achieve long-term normal use. It can save the time spent on disassembling and assembling the lead screw, the time spent waiting to purchase a new lead screw, and the cost of purchasing a lead screw. The structure is simple and reliable, and can restore the transmission function of the mechanical transmission system quickly and at low cost.

[0036] To manufacture connector 3, it is necessary to measure the length of the broken original lead screw, the thread type and specifications of the lead screw used to lock the support bearing, and the form and size of the input end.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application.

[0038] It is understood that spatial relation terms such as "below," "under," "below," "below," "above," "above," etc., can be used here to describe the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figure and other elements or features. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation shown in the figure, spatial relation terms also include different orientations of the device in use and operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, the element or feature described as "below" or "below" of the other element or feature will be oriented "above" the other element or feature. Therefore, the exemplary terms "below" and "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. Furthermore, the device may also include other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other orientations), and the spatial descriptive terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0039] It should be noted that when one element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or connected to the other element through an intermediary element. In the following embodiments, "connection" should be understood as "electrical connection," "communication connection," etc., if the connected circuits, modules, units, etc., have the transmission of electrical signals or data between them.

[0040] When used herein, the singular forms of “a,” “an,” and “the” may also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or “having,” etc., specify the presence of the stated feature, whole, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A lead screw breakage end connection structure for connecting the lead screw breakage point (2) at the lead screw end (1), characterized in that, It includes: The connecting body (3) is sleeved on the outside of the lead screw end (1) and covers the broken part (2) of the lead screw. The first locking mechanism (4) is installed at one end of the connecting body (3), and the first locking mechanism (4) drives the connecting body (3) to abut against the outside of the lead screw end (1); The second locking mechanism (5) is installed at the other end of the connecting body (3), and the second locking mechanism (5) drives the connecting body (3) to abut against the outside of the lead screw end (1).

2. The lead screw fracture end connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (3) has a through hole (6) inside. The through hole (6) includes a first segment (61) and a second segment (62). The inner diameter of the second segment (62) is larger than the inner diameter of the first segment (61).

3. The lead screw fracture end connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connector (3) is provided with a radially extending mounting hole (31), which is connected to the through hole (6).

4. The lead screw fracture end connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connector (3) has a boss (32) on the part of the first segment (61), and the mounting hole (31) is provided on the boss (32).

5. The lead screw fracture end connection structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The boss (32) extends from the outside of the first segment (61) to the outside of the second segment (62).

6. The lead screw fracture end connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inclined surface (33) is provided at the connection between the first segment (61) and the second segment (62), and the inclined surface (33) slopes downward from the second segment (62) to the first segment (61).

7. The lead screw fracture end connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the second segment (62) is provided with threads (34).

8. The lead screw fracture end connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the first locking mechanism (4) and the second locking mechanism (5) include two semi-circular discs, each of which has multiple bolt holes.

9. The lead screw fracture end connection structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first locking mechanism (4) is installed on the outside of the first segment (61), and the second locking mechanism (5) is installed on the outside of the second segment (62). The diameter of the second locking mechanism (5) is greater than the diameter of the first locking mechanism (4).

10. The lead screw fracture end connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bearing (7) is installed on the end (1) of the connecting screw, and the end of the connecting body (3) abuts against the inner ring fixing sleeve of the bearing (7).