Quenching device for bearing retainer production
By designing a quenching device that includes a water tank, a fixed box, an induction heating device, and a water supply assembly, the problems of low quenching efficiency and insufficient cooling in existing devices have been solved, achieving efficient quenching and cooling effects and improving the production quality of bearing cages.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WAFANGDIAN NO1 ROLLING MILL BEARING MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing bearing cage production quenching equipment is convenient but has weak quenching function, low quenching efficiency, and insufficient cooling function, which affects the quenching effect.
A quenching device is designed, comprising a water tank, a fixed box, an induction heating device, a positioning plate, an electric push rod, a fixing frame, and a water supply assembly. After the retainer is heated by the induction heating device, it is cooled by the electric push rod entering the quenching liquid in the water tank. The cooling effect is improved by spraying quenching liquid with a nozzle.
This improves the quenching efficiency and cooling effect of the bearing cage, ensuring the stability and quality of the quenching process.
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Abstract
Description
A quenching apparatus for bearing cage production Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bearing cage production technology, specifically a quenching device for bearing cage production. Background Technology
[0002] A cage (also known as a bearing retainer) is a bearing component that partially encloses all or part of the rolling elements and moves with them. It is used to isolate the rolling elements and usually guides and holds them within the bearing. The production of cages requires the use of a hardening device.
[0003] However, existing quenching equipment for bearing cage production has the following disadvantages:
[0004] (1) The existing quenching device for bearing cage production has a weak quenching function. When in use, the existing device cannot easily quench the cage, which may cause the problem of low quenching efficiency.
[0005] (2) The existing quenching device for bearing cage production has a weak cooling function. When in use, the existing device cannot achieve stable cooling after heating the cage, which may cause poor quenching effect. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a quenching device for the production of bearing cages, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a quenching device for bearing cage production, comprising a quenching assembly, wherein the quenching assembly consists of a water tank, a fixed box, an induction heating device, a positioning plate, an electric push rod, a fixed frame, and a placement frame. The fixed box is fixedly connected to the back of the water tank, the induction heating device is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed box, the positioning plate is fixedly connected to one side of the water tank, the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning plate, the fixed frame is fixedly connected to the top of the electric push rod, and the placement frame is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed frame. A water supply assembly is also provided, comprising a fixed pipe fixed to the top of the inner wall of the water tank, a water pump, a connecting pipe, and a nozzle. The water pump is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed pipe, the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to one end of the water pump, and the nozzle is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting pipe.
[0008] Preferably, the front of the water tank is provided with a rectangular groove, and a transparent window is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove. The transparent window can help the staff observe the situation inside the water tank.
[0009] Preferably, a circular slot is provided on the other side of the water tank, and a drain pipe is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular slot, so that the quenching liquid in the water tank can be discharged through the drain pipe.
[0010] Preferably, a through groove is provided at the bottom of the inner side wall of the water tank, and the inner wall of the through groove is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting pipe, through which the connecting pipe passes.
[0011] Preferably, the outer surface of the drain pipe is provided with a rotating groove, and the inner wall of the rotating groove is rotatably connected to a valve, which can be used by the operator to control the opening and closing of the drain pipe.
[0012] Preferably, a mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the water pump, and one end of the mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the center of one side of the water tank. The mounting bracket can stably install the water pump on the water tank.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1. This quenching device for bearing cage production comprises a water tank, a fixed box, an induction heating device, a positioning plate, an electric push rod, a fixed frame, and a placement frame. During use, the operator places the bearing cage to be processed into the placement frame at one end of the fixed frame, adds quenching fluid to the water tank, and activates the electric push rod to move the fixed frame upwards until the inner wall of the cage in the placement frame is level with the induction heating device on the fixed box. The induction heating device then heats the cage. After heating, the electric push rod retracts, causing the cage in the placement frame on the fixed frame to descend and sink into the quenching fluid in the water tank. This configuration improves the quenching efficiency of the device for bearing cages.
[0015] 2. This quenching device for bearing cage production consists of a water tank, a fixed pipe, a water pump, a connecting pipe, and a nozzle. When quenching the high-temperature cage, the operator starts the water pump, which draws quenching liquid from the water tank through the fixed pipe and sprays it out through the nozzle along the connecting pipe. This allows the quenching liquid to act on the bottom of the high-temperature cage, thus improving the cooling effect of the device on the cage. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 is a front view of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the water tank of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the fixing tube of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the fixing frame of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Quenching assembly; 101. Water tank; 102. Fixing box; 103. Induction heating device; 104. Positioning plate; 105. Electric push rod; 106. Fixing frame; 107. Placement frame; 2. Water supply assembly; 201. Fixing pipe; 202. Water pump; 203. Connecting pipe; 204. Nozzle; 3. Transparent window; 4. Drain pipe; 5. Valve; 6. Mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation
[0021] 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.
[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-4. This utility model provides a technical solution: a quenching device for bearing cage production, comprising a quenching assembly 1. The quenching assembly 1 consists of a water tank 101, a fixed box 102, an induction heating device 103, a positioning plate 104, an electric push rod 105, a fixing frame 106, and a placement frame 107. The fixed box 102 is fixedly connected to the back of the water tank 101. The induction heating device 103 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed box 102. The positioning plate 104 is fixedly connected to one side of the water tank 101. The electric push rod 105 is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning plate 104. A fixed frame 106 is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank 101. A placement frame 107 is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed frame 106. A water supply component 2 is also provided. The water supply component 2 consists of a fixed pipe 201 fixed to the top of the inner wall of the water tank 101, a water pump 202, a connecting pipe 203, and a nozzle 204. One end of the fixed pipe 201 is fixedly connected to the water pump 202, one end of the water pump 202 is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe 203, and one end of the connecting pipe 203 is fixedly connected to the nozzle 204. The water supply component 2 is constructed by the water tank 101, the fixed frame 102, the induction heating device 103, the positioning plate 104, the electric push rod 105, the fixed frame 106, and the placement frame 107. In this setup, the operator places the bearing cage to be processed into the placement frame 107 at one end of the fixed frame 106, adds quenching fluid to the water tank 101, and activates the electric actuator 105 to move the fixed frame 106 upward, so that the inner wall of the cage in the placement frame 107 is level with the induction heating device 103 on the fixed box 102. The induction heating device 103 heats the cage. After heating, the electric actuator 105 retracts, causing the cage in the placement frame 107 on the fixed frame 106 to descend and sink into the quenching fluid in the water tank 101. This setup allows for... To improve the quenching efficiency of the cage, the system uses a water tank 101, a fixed pipe 201, a water pump 202, a connecting pipe 203, and a nozzle 204. When quenching the high-temperature cage, the operator starts the water pump 202, which draws the quenching liquid from the water tank 101 through the fixed pipe 201 and sprays it out through the nozzle 204 along the connecting pipe 203. This allows the quenching liquid to act on the bottom of the high-temperature cage, thus improving the cooling effect of the device on the cage. It should be noted that the quenching liquid can be PAG quenching liquid, quenching oil, or an isothermal salt bath, and the induction heating device 103 is model ZACY-80.
[0023] A rectangular groove is provided on the front of the water tank 101, and a transparent window 3 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove. With the water tank 101 and the transparent window 3, the transparent window 3 can help the staff to observe the situation inside the water tank 101 during use.
[0024] A circular slot is provided on the other side of the water tank 101. A drain pipe 4 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular slot. With the water tank 101 and the drain pipe 4, the quenching liquid in the water tank 101 can be discharged through the drain pipe 4 during use.
[0025] A through groove is provided at the bottom of the inner side wall of the water tank 101. The inner wall of the through groove is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting pipe 203. With the water tank 101 and the connecting pipe 203, the connecting pipe 203 will pass through the through groove on the water tank 101 during use.
[0026] The outer surface of the drain pipe 4 is provided with a rotating groove, and the inner wall of the rotating groove is rotatably connected to a valve 5. Through the setting of the drain pipe 4 and the valve 5, the operator can control the opening and closing of the drain pipe 4 through the valve 5 during use.
[0027] A mounting bracket 6 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the water pump 202. One end of the mounting bracket 6 is fixedly connected to the center of one side of the water tank 101. With the arrangement of the water pump 202, the mounting bracket 6 and the water tank 101, the mounting bracket 6 can stably install the water pump 202 on the water tank 101 during use.
[0028] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows:
[0029] First step: The worker places the bearing cage to be processed into the placement frame 107 at one end of the fixed frame 106, adds quenching fluid into the water tank 101, starts the electric push rod 105, and drives the fixed frame 106 to move upward, so that the inner wall of the cage on the inner wall of the placement frame 107 is at the same level as the induction heating device 103 on the fixed box 102, and the induction heating device 103 heats the cage.
[0030] Second step: After heating is completed, the electric push rod 105 is retracted, and the retainer in the frame 107 on the fixed frame 106 is lowered and submerged into the quenching liquid in the water tank 101 for cooling.
[0031] The third step: The staff starts the water pump 202, which draws the quenching liquid in the water tank 101 through the fixed pipe 201 and sprays it out through the nozzle 204 along the connecting pipe 203, so that the quenching liquid acts on the bottom of the high temperature cage and improves the cooling effect of the device on the cage.
[0032] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming.
[0033] All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.
[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A quenching apparatus for the production of bearing cages, comprising a quenching assembly (1), characterized in that: The quenching assembly (1) consists of a water tank (101), a fixed box (102), an induction heating device (103), a positioning plate (104), an electric push rod (105), a fixing frame (106), and a placement frame (107). The fixed box (102) is fixedly connected to the back of the water tank (101), the induction heating device (103) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed box (102), the positioning plate (104) is fixedly connected to one side of the water tank (101), and the electric push rod (105) is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning plate (104). A fixed frame (106) is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank (105), and a placement frame (107) is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed frame (106); a water supply assembly (2) is composed of a fixed pipe (201) fixed to the top of the inner wall of the water tank (101), a water pump (202), a connecting pipe (203) and a nozzle (204). A water pump (202) is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed pipe (201), a connecting pipe (203) is fixedly connected to one end of the water pump (202), and a nozzle (204) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting pipe (203).
2. The quenching apparatus for bearing cage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (101) has a rectangular groove on its front side, and a transparent window (3) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove.
3. A quenching apparatus for bearing cage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circular slot is provided on the other side of the water tank (101), and a drain pipe (4) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular slot.
4. A quenching apparatus for bearing cage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the inner wall of the water tank (101) is provided with a through groove, and the inner wall of the through groove is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting pipe (203).
5. A quenching apparatus for bearing cage production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the drain pipe (4) is provided with a rotating groove, and a valve (5) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove.
6. A quenching apparatus for bearing cage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pump (202) has a mounting bracket (6) fixedly connected to its outer surface, and one end of the mounting bracket (6) is fixedly connected to the center of one side of the water tank (101).