Turbine worm reducer load detection equipment

By designing a load testing device for worm gear reducers and combining a load adjustment mechanism with an electronic control program, dynamic simulation and data recording of worm gear reducers under different load conditions were achieved. This solved the problem of test result deviation in existing technologies, improved testing efficiency and data reliability, and is applicable to the testing of other reducers.

CN224231266UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12湖北艾博智能装备有限公司
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
湖北艾博智能装备有限公司
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies are insufficient to accurately simulate the complex and variable real-world load conditions of worm gear reducers, resulting in significant discrepancies between test results and actual operating conditions, and a lack of targeted product optimization basis.

Method used

A load detection device for a worm gear reducer was designed. By combining a load adjustment mechanism with an electronic control program, dynamic load simulation is achieved, and test data is recorded in real time. The device includes a brake fixing plate and a brake wheel. Adjustable friction is generated between the planer wheels by adjusting the tension of the tension spring, thereby changing the load at the output end of the worm gear reducer.

Benefits of technology

It enables performance evaluation of worm gear reducers under different load conditions, provides reliable test data, provides a basis for product optimization, and can be extended to the testing of other reducers.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses load detection equipment for a turbine worm reducer. The load detection equipment comprises a vertical mounting plate and a bracket, a turbine worm speed reducer and a driving motor are arranged on one side of the bracket; the output shaft end of the driving motor is connected with the turbine worm speed reducer; the input end of the driving motor is electrically connected with an electric control cabinet. The output end of the turbine worm reducer is coaxially connected with a connecting shaft, the connecting shaft is provided with a load adjusting mechanism, and the load adjusting mechanism comprises a brake fixing plate, a brake chuck, a brake wheel and an adjusting tension spring; the two ends of the adjusting tension spring are connected with the brake fixing plate and the brake wheel respectively, and adjustable friction force is generated through the tension of the adjusting tension spring so as to change the load of the output end of the turbine worm reducer. The friction resistance between the brake wheel and the tensioning wheel is controlled by adjusting the pre-tightening force of the tension spring, loads under different working conditions are simulated, meanwhile, the running time and times are recorded in combination with cyclic positive and negative rotation testing, and the purposes of quantitatively analyzing the performance of the speed reducer and improving the testing efficiency and the data reliability are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of mechanical transmission testing equipment, and more specifically, to a load testing device for a worm gear reducer. Background Technology

[0002] As a core component in industrial transmission, the performance stability of worm gear reducers directly affects equipment operating efficiency and service life. Currently, the industry commonly uses no-load tests or simple load tests to evaluate reducer performance. However, in real-world applications, reducers often face complex and variable load conditions, and existing testing methods struggle to simulate dynamic load changes in real-world environments. Due to the lack of dedicated testing equipment, noise data and mechanical fatigue parameters under different load conditions cannot be effectively obtained during the R&D process, resulting in a lack of targeted product optimization and significant deviations between test results and actual operating conditions.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, there is an urgent need to design a testing device capable of precisely adjusting the load and recording test data in real time. This technology combines an innovative load adjustment mechanism with a cyclic testing procedure to achieve dynamic load simulation of worm gear reducers. This device can not only quantitatively evaluate the reducer's operating status under different load conditions, but also obtain reproducible performance parameters through standardized testing procedures, providing a reliable basis for product optimization. Furthermore, its modular design offers technical expansion space for testing other types of reducers. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems in related technologies, this utility model proposes a load detection device for worm gear reducers, which can overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A load detection device for a worm gear reducer;

[0007] The worm gear reducer load detection device includes a vertical mounting plate and a bracket; the worm gear reducer and a drive motor are mounted on the side of the bracket; the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the worm flange of the worm gear reducer; the input end of the drive motor is electrically connected to an electrical control cabinet for controlling its start, stop, and forward / reverse switching; the output end of the worm gear reducer is coaxially connected to a connecting shaft, and a load adjustment mechanism is mounted on the connecting shaft. The load adjustment mechanism includes a brake fixing plate, a brake chuck coaxially connected to the connecting shaft, a brake wheel, and an adjusting tension spring; the two ends of the adjusting tension spring are respectively connected to the brake fixing plate and the brake wheel, and the brake wheel and the brake chuck generate adjustable friction through the tension of the adjusting tension spring to change the load at the output end of the worm gear reducer.

[0008] Furthermore, the electrical control cabinet is configured to control the drive motor to perform cyclic actions according to a preset program, the cyclic actions including the drive motor rotating forward for 10 seconds, stopping for 1 second, and rotating in reverse for 10 seconds.

[0009] Furthermore, the electrical control cabinet has a built-in timing module and a counter. The timing module is used to record the total test duration, and the counter is used to count the number of forward and reverse cycles of the drive motor.

[0010] Furthermore, the contact pressure between the brake chuck and the brake wheel is dynamically adjusted by adjusting the extension and retraction length of the tension spring.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of the adjusting spring is detachably hooked to the connecting part of the brake fixing plate, and the other end of the adjusting spring is connected to the movable end of the brake wheel through a hook bolt.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting shaft is coaxially connected to the output end of the worm gear reducer via a flange coupling, and the end face of the flange coupling is provided with a keyway to transmit torque.

[0013] Furthermore, the circumferential surface of the brake wheel is uniformly distributed with heat dissipation holes, which are circular through holes penetrating the brake wheel.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the optimized and improved design of the load adjustment mechanism and the electronic control program, the worm gear reducer can control the frictional resistance between the brake wheel and the tension wheel by adjusting the tension spring preload, thereby simulating dynamic load conditions under different working conditions. At the same time, combined with the cyclic forward and reverse rotation test, the running time and number of times are automatically recorded, thereby achieving the purpose of quantitative analysis of reducer performance, improving test efficiency and data reliability. Its modular structure can also be extended to other reducer load testing. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a worm gear reducer load detection device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial view of the load adjustment mechanism of a worm gear reducer load detection device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a front view of the structure of the brake wheel of a worm gear reducer load detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a front view of the structure of the connecting shaft of a worm gear reducer load detection device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a front view of the brake chuck of a worm gear reducer load detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a side view of the brake chuck of a worm gear reducer load detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Vertical mounting plate; 2. Bracket; 3. Worm gear reducer; 4. Electrical control cabinet; 5. Drive motor; 6. Connecting shaft; 7. Load adjustment mechanism; 8. Brake fixing plate; 9. Brake chuck; 10. Brake wheel; 11. Adjusting tension spring. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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 skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] It should be understood that in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] like Figure 1-6As shown in the figure, a worm gear reducer load detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vertical mounting plate 1 and a bracket 2; a worm gear reducer 3 and a drive motor 5 are provided on the side of the bracket 2; the output shaft end of the drive motor 5 is connected to the worm flange of the worm gear reducer 3; the input end of the drive motor 5 is electrically connected to an electrical control cabinet 4 for controlling its start-stop and forward / reverse switching; the output end of the worm gear reducer 3 is coaxially connected to a connecting shaft 6, and a load adjustment mechanism 7 is provided on the connecting shaft 6. The load adjustment mechanism 7 includes a brake fixing plate 8, a brake chuck 9 coaxially connected to the connecting shaft 6, a brake wheel 10, and an adjusting tension spring 11; the two ends of the adjusting tension spring 11 are respectively connected to the brake fixing plate 8 and the brake wheel 10, and the brake wheel 10 and the brake chuck 9 generate adjustable friction through the tension of the adjusting tension spring 11 to change the load at the output end of the worm gear reducer 3.

[0026] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a worm gear reducer load detection device is provided. In a specific embodiment, the electrical control cabinet 4 is configured to control the drive motor 5 to perform a cyclic action according to a preset program. The cyclic action includes the drive motor 5 rotating forward for 10 seconds, stopping for 1 second, and rotating in reverse for 10 seconds.

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a worm gear reducer load testing device is provided. In a specific embodiment, the electrical control cabinet 4 has a built-in timing module and a counter. The timing module is used to record the total test duration, and the counter is used to count the number of forward and reverse cycles of the drive motor 5.

[0028] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a worm gear reducer load detection device is provided. In a specific embodiment, the contact pressure between the brake chuck 9 and the brake wheel 10 is dynamically adjusted by adjusting the extension and retraction length of the tension spring 11.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a worm gear reducer load detection device is provided. In a specific embodiment, one end of the adjusting tension spring 11 is detachably hooked to the connecting part of the brake fixing plate 8, and the other end of the adjusting tension spring 11 is connected to the movable end of the brake wheel 10 through a hook bolt.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a load detection device for a worm gear reducer is provided. In a specific embodiment, the connecting shaft 6 and the output end of the worm gear reducer 3 are coaxially connected by a flange coupling 12. The end face of the flange coupling 12 is provided with a keyway to transmit torque.

[0031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a worm gear reducer load detection device is provided. In a specific embodiment, the circumferential surface of the brake wheel 10 is uniformly distributed with heat dissipation holes 13, which are circular through holes penetrating the brake wheel 10.

[0032] To facilitate understanding of the above-mentioned technical solutions of this utility model, the following detailed description of the above-mentioned technical solutions of this utility model is provided through specific usage methods.

[0033] In practical use, the worm gear reducer load testing device according to this utility model works by connecting the electrical control cabinet 4 to the drive motor 5, setting the drive motor 5 to perform a cyclic synchronous test of 10 seconds of forward rotation, 1 second of stop, and then 10 seconds of reverse rotation; simultaneously recording the test time and the number of forward and reverse rotations of the drive motor 5. The output shaft end of the drive motor 5 is connected to the worm gear flange of the worm gear reducer 3, thereby driving the worm gear reducer 3 to move and realize the no-load operation of the worm gear reducer 3.

[0034] The worm gear reducer 3 is fixed by the designed bracket 2, and a connecting shaft 6 is set at the output end of the worm gear reducer 3. The end of the connecting shaft 6 is designed with a load adjustment mechanism 7. The load adjustment mechanism 7 includes a brake fixing plate 8, a brake chuck 9, a brake wheel 10, and an adjusting spring 11. The two ends of the adjusting spring 11 are connected to the brake wheel 10 and the brake fixing plate 8, respectively. By adjusting the force of the spring 11, the friction between the brake wheel 10 and the brake chuck 9 can be increased, thereby increasing the load force at the output end of the worm gear reducer 3 and meeting the requirements of load force adjustment and continuous load of the worm gear reducer 3.

[0035] In summary, by utilizing the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model and through the optimized and improved design of the load adjustment mechanism and the electronic control program, the worm gear reducer can control the frictional resistance between the brake wheel and the tension wheel by adjusting the tension spring preload, thereby simulating dynamic load conditions under different working conditions. At the same time, combined with cyclic forward and reverse rotation tests, the running time and number of tests are automatically recorded, thereby achieving the purpose of quantitative analysis of reducer performance, improving test efficiency and data reliability. Its modular structure can also be extended to other reducer load testing applications.

[0036] 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 load detection device for a worm gear reducer, characterized in that, The system includes a vertical mounting plate (1) and a bracket (2); the bracket (2) has a worm gear reducer (3) and a drive motor (5) on its side; the output shaft of the drive motor (5) is connected to the worm gear flange of the worm gear reducer (3); the input end of the drive motor (5) is electrically connected to an electrical control cabinet (4) for controlling its start-stop and forward / reverse switching; the output end of the worm gear reducer (3) is coaxially connected to a connecting shaft (6), and the connecting shaft (6) is provided with a load adjustment mechanism (7). The load adjustment mechanism (7) includes a brake fixing plate (8), a brake chuck (9) coaxially connected to the connecting shaft (6), a brake wheel (10), and an adjusting spring (11); the two ends of the adjusting spring (11) are respectively connected to the brake fixing plate (8) and the brake wheel (10), and the brake wheel (10) and the brake chuck (9) generate adjustable friction through the tension of the adjusting spring (11) to change the load at the output end of the worm gear reducer (3).

2. The worm gear reducer load detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical control cabinet (4) is configured to control the drive motor (5) to perform a cyclic action according to a preset program. The cyclic action includes the drive motor (5) rotating forward for 10 seconds, stopping for 1 second, and rotating in reverse for 10 seconds.

3. The worm gear reducer load detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical control cabinet (4) has a built-in timing module and a counter. The timing module is used to record the total test duration, and the counter is used to count the number of forward and reverse cycles of the drive motor (5).

4. The load detection device for a worm gear reducer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The contact pressure between the brake chuck (9) and the brake wheel (10) is dynamically adjusted by adjusting the extension length of the tension spring (11).

5. The worm gear reducer load detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the adjusting spring (11) is detachably hooked to the connecting part of the brake fixing plate (8), and the other end of the adjusting spring (11) is connected to the movable end of the brake wheel (10) through a hook bolt.

6. The load detection device for a worm gear reducer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting shaft (6) is coaxially connected to the output end of the worm gear reducer (3) via a flange coupling (12), the end face of which is provided with a keyway to transmit torque.

7. The load detection device for a worm gear reducer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circumferential surface of the brake wheel (10) is evenly distributed with heat dissipation holes (13), which are circular through holes that penetrate the brake wheel (10).