Thin cylinder with embedded end cover structure

By installing a protective cover on the outside of the interface of the thin cylinder and an outer sleeve on the outside of the cylinder body, the problem of easy deformation and air leakage of the interface is solved, the protection and maintenance convenience are achieved, and the protection and dust prevention effect of the cylinder body is enhanced.

CN224228994UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12WENZHOU SENHAO AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WENZHOU SENHAO AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-27
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Thin cylinders with embedded end cap structures are prone to deformation and air leakage due to pressure and impact on the outer side of the interface during installation and use, and lack effective protective measures.

Method used

The design incorporates a protective cover, fixing bolts, and an outer sleeve. The protective cover covers the outside of the interface and is secured with the fixing bolts, while the outer sleeve seals the outside of the cylinder body, thus protecting both the interface and the cylinder body.

Benefits of technology

有效防止接口变形漏气,方便组件拆卸和维护,更好地保护缸体,减少脏污,提高使用可靠性。

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air cylinders, and discloses a thin cylinder with an embedded end cover structure, which comprises a cylinder body, a thread mounting head is arranged on the left side of the cylinder body, a piston main body is arranged on the right side in the cylinder body, the left side of a piston rod penetrates through the inside of the left side of the cylinder body, and an air outlet joint is fixedly arranged on the left side of the top end of the cylinder body. An air inlet connector is fixedly installed on the right side of the top end of the cylinder body. Through the arrangement of the cylinder body, the protective cover, the open groove, the fixing bolts and the preformed holes, when the thin cylinder is installed and used, the protective cover is sleeved downwards on the outer sides of the air outlet connector and the air inlet connector respectively, and after the protective cover is fixedly installed on the cylinder body through the two sets of fixing bolts, the cylinder body is fixed to the open groove. After an external air pipe is connected to the air outlet connector and the air inlet connector from the top of the protective cover, auxiliary outer cover anti-collision protection can be conducted on the outer side of the connector through the arranged protective cover, and damage to the thin cylinder connector is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cylinder technology, specifically to a thin cylinder with an embedded end cap structure. Background Technology

[0002] Thin cylinders with embedded end caps are compact pneumatic actuators that achieve ultra-high space utilization through a special end cap integration design, and are often used in some precision electronic manufacturing fields.

[0003] However, in actual installation and use, the outer side of the air source input and output interface of the thin cylinder with embedded end cap structure is mostly directly exposed. When the air pipe is installed, the outer side of the interface is easily deformed and leaks air after being squeezed and collided, which affects the normal use of the cylinder. There are deficiencies and no measures to provide auxiliary protection for the outer side of the interface of the thin cylinder. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a thin cylinder with an embedded end cap structure to solve the problem mentioned in the background art of inconvenience in providing auxiliary protection for the outside of the thin cylinder interface.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a thin cylinder with an embedded end cap structure, comprising a cylinder body, a threaded mounting head on the left side of the cylinder body, a piston body on the right side inside the cylinder body, and a piston rod fixed on the left side of the piston body, the piston rod penetrating the interior of the left side of the cylinder body on the left side, an air outlet connector fixed on the left side of the top of the cylinder body, and an air inlet connector fixed on the right side of the top of the cylinder body, with protective covers on the outside of the air outlet connector and the air inlet connector, and fixing bolts on the bottom of both sides of the protective covers, two sets of reserved holes on both sides of the top of the cylinder body, and slots on the interior of both sides of the protective covers.

[0006] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the interior of the reserved hole is provided with an internal thread that mates with the external thread of the fixing bolt, and the bottom end of the fixing bolt passes through the interior of the bottom end of the protective cover and is rotatably connected in the reserved hole.

[0007] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the slots penetrate the interior of both sides of the protective cover.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a plug is fixed on the right side of the threaded mounting head, a slot is provided inside the left side of the piston rod, a connecting bolt is provided on the left side of the front end of the slot, and a connecting nut is provided at the rear end of the connecting bolt, the rear end of the connecting bolt penetrating the interior of the piston rod.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the connecting bolt passes through the interior of the insert block, and the connecting nut is rotatably connected to the outside of the connecting bolt.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the outer side of the cylinder body is provided with an outer sleeve, and mounting bolts are respectively provided on both sides of the outer sleeve, and threaded inner holes are respectively provided on both sides of the cylinder body.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the inner hole of the threaded hole is provided with an internal thread that mates with the external thread of the mounting bolt, and the mounting bolt passes through the inner hole of the outer sleeve and is rotatably connected in the inner hole of the threaded hole.

[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, mounting holes are respectively provided at the four corners on the right side of the cylinder body, and the mounting holes penetrate horizontally through the interior of the cylinder body. A mounting nut is provided on the left side of the threaded mounting head, and the mounting nut is rotatably connected to the outside of the threaded mounting head.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by setting a cylinder body, protective cover, slot, fixing bolts and reserved holes, when the thin cylinder is installed and used, the protective cover is put down on the outside of the air outlet and air inlet respectively, and the protective cover is fixed on the cylinder body with two sets of fixing bolts. After the external air pipe is connected to the air outlet and air inlet from the top of the protective cover, the protective cover can provide auxiliary outer cover anti-collision protection for the outside of the interface, reducing the damage to the interface of the thin cylinder.

[0014] With a threaded mounting head, insert, slot, piston rod, connecting bolt, and connecting nut, the thin cylinder is used by unscrewing the connecting nut from the outside of the connecting bolt at the rear end of the piston rod, and then pulling the connecting bolt forward from the inside of the insert. The threaded mounting head can then be removed from the left side of the piston rod. The mounting components can be set in a split structure, which facilitates maintenance and replacement operations after the output mounting components of the thin cylinder are damaged.

[0015] With a cylinder body, outer sleeve, threaded inner hole, and mounting bolts, the thin cylinder is installed and used by fixing an outer sleeve on the outside of the cylinder body. The outer sleeve can be used to provide auxiliary protection and sealing to prevent dust and dirt from the outside of the cylinder body, reducing dirt on the outside of the thin cylinder during use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the protective cover of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the diagram;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial sectional view of the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Mounting nut; 2. Threaded mounting head; 3. Insert block; 4. Slot; 5. Cylinder body; 6. Protective cover; 7. Exhaust connector; 8. Outer sleeve; 9. Intake connector; 10. Piston body; 11. Piston rod; 12. Threaded inner hole; 13. Slot; 14. Fixing bolt; 15. Reserved hole; 16. Connecting bolt; 17. Connecting nut; 18. Mounting bolt; 19. Mounting hole. 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 see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment: a thin cylinder with an embedded end cap structure, including a cylinder body 5, a threaded mounting head 2 on the left side of the cylinder body 5, a piston body 10 on the right side inside the cylinder body 5, and a piston rod 11 fixed on the left side of the piston body 10. The left side of the piston rod 11 penetrates the interior of the left side of the cylinder body 5. An air outlet connector 7 is installed and fixed on the left side of the top of the cylinder body 5, and an air inlet connector 9 is installed and fixed on the right side of the top of the cylinder body 5. Protective covers 6 are respectively provided on the outside of the air outlet connector 7 and the air inlet connector 9. Fixing bolts 14 are respectively provided on the bottom of both sides of the protective cover 6. Two sets of reserved holes 15 are respectively opened on both sides of the top of the cylinder body 5, and slots 13 are respectively opened on the interior of both sides of the protective cover 6.

[0023] The interior of the reserved hole 15 is provided with an internal thread that mates with the external thread of the fixing bolt 14. The bottom end of the fixing bolt 14 passes through the interior of the bottom end of the protective cover 6 and is rotatably connected in the reserved hole 15. The slots 13 pass through the interior of both sides of the protective cover 6 respectively.

[0024] Specifically, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, protective covers 6 are inserted downwards on the outside of the air outlet 7 and the air inlet 9 respectively. After the protective covers 6 are fixedly installed on the cylinder body 5 using two sets of fixing bolts 14, the external air pipes are connected to the air outlet 7 and the air inlet 9 from the top of the protective covers 6. The protective covers 6 can provide auxiliary outer cover anti-collision protection for the outside of the interface.

[0025] A plug block 3 is fixed on the right side of the threaded mounting head 2. A slot 4 is provided inside the left side of the piston rod 11. A connecting bolt 16 is provided on the left side of the front end of the slot 4, and a connecting nut 17 is provided at the rear end of the connecting bolt 16. The rear end of the connecting bolt 16 passes through the interior of the piston rod 11, the connecting bolt 16 passes through the interior of the plug block 3, and the connecting nut 17 is rotatably connected to the outside of the connecting bolt 16.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, by unscrewing the connecting nut 17 from the outside of the connecting bolt 16 at the rear end of the piston rod 11, and then pulling the connecting bolt 16 forward from the inside of the insert block 3, the threaded mounting head 2 can be removed and separated from the left side of the piston rod 11. The mounting assembly can be set up in a split structure, which is convenient for later maintenance and replacement operations.

[0027] The cylinder body 5 is provided with an outer sleeve 8, and mounting bolts 18 are provided on both sides of both ends of the outer sleeve 8. Threaded inner holes 12 are provided on both sides of both ends of the cylinder body 5. The inner thread of the threaded inner hole 12 is provided with an internal thread that mates with the external thread of the mounting bolt 18. The mounting bolt 18 passes through the interior of the outer sleeve 8 and is rotatably connected in the threaded inner hole 12.

[0028] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, by installing and fixing an outer sleeve 8 on the outside of the cylinder body 5, the outer sleeve 8 can be used to provide auxiliary cover and seal to prevent dust and dirt from the outside of the cylinder body 5.

[0029] Mounting holes 19 are provided at the four corners on the right side of the cylinder body 5, and the mounting holes 19 extend horizontally through the interior of the cylinder body 5. A mounting nut 1 is provided on the left side of the threaded mounting head 2, and the mounting nut 1 is rotatably connected to the outside of the threaded mounting head 2.

[0030] Working principle: When installing and using the thin cylinder, the protective cover 6 is inserted downwards onto the outside of the air outlet connector 7 and the air inlet connector 9, respectively. After securing the protective cover 6 to the cylinder body 5 using two sets of fixing bolts 14, the external air pipe is connected from the top of the protective cover 6 to the air outlet connector 7 and the air inlet connector 9. The protective cover 6 provides auxiliary external protection against impacts to the outside of the interfaces. Simultaneously, when using the thin cylinder, by unscrewing the connecting nut 17 from the outside of the connecting bolt 16 at the rear end of the piston rod 11, and then pulling the connecting bolt 16 forward from the inside of the insert block 3, the threaded mounting head 2 can be removed from the left side of the piston rod 11. The installation components are designed as separate, replaceable units. Furthermore, when installing and using the thin cylinder, an outer sleeve 8 is installed and fixed to the outside of the cylinder body 5, providing auxiliary protection against dust and contamination.

[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A thin cylinder with an embedded end cap structure, comprising a cylinder body (5), characterized in that: A threaded mounting head (2) is provided on the left side of the cylinder body (5). A piston body (10) is provided on the right side inside the cylinder body (5). A piston rod (11) is fixed on the left side of the piston body (10). The left side of the piston rod (11) penetrates the interior of the left side of the cylinder body (5). An air outlet connector (7) is installed and fixed on the left side of the top of the cylinder body (5). An air inlet connector (9) is installed and fixed on the right side of the top of the cylinder body (5). A protective cover (6) is provided on the outside of the air outlet connector (7) and the air inlet connector (9). Fixing bolts (14) are provided on the bottom of both sides of the protective cover (6). Two sets of reserved holes (15) are opened on both sides of the top of the cylinder body (5). Slots (13) are opened on the interior of both sides of the protective cover (6).

2. The thin-walled cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reserved hole (15) is provided with an internal thread that mates with the external thread of the fixing bolt (14). The bottom end of the fixing bolt (14) passes through the inside of the bottom end of the protective cover (6) and is rotatably connected in the reserved hole (15).

3. The thin-walled cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slots (13) penetrate the interior of both sides of the protective cover (6).

4. The thin-walled cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The threaded mounting head (2) is fixed with a plug (3) on the right side. The piston rod (11) has a slot (4) inside on the left side. A connecting bolt (16) is provided on the left side of the front end of the slot (4), and a connecting nut (17) is provided at the rear end of the connecting bolt (16). The rear end of the connecting bolt (16) passes through the interior of the piston rod (11).

5. The thin-walled cylinder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting bolt (16) passes through the interior of the insert (3), and the connecting nut (17) is rotatably connected to the exterior of the connecting bolt (16).

6. The thin-walled cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder body (5) is provided with an outer sleeve (8) on the outside, and mounting bolts (18) are provided on both sides of the outer sleeve (8), and threaded inner holes (12) are provided on both sides of the cylinder body (5).

7. The thin-walled cylinder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner thread of the threaded inner hole (12) is provided with an internal thread that mates with the external thread of the mounting bolt (18). The mounting bolt (18) passes through the inner thread of the outer sleeve (8) and is rotatably connected in the threaded inner hole (12).

8. The thin-walled cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: Mounting holes (19) are provided at the four corners on the right side of the cylinder body (5), and the mounting holes (19) penetrate the interior of the cylinder body (5) laterally. A mounting nut (1) is provided on the left side of the threaded mounting head (2), and the mounting nut (1) is rotatably connected to the outside of the threaded mounting head (2).