Oil suction pipe with variable inlet position of gearbox

By designing an adjustable suction inlet structure for the variable oil suction pipe, the problem of the inlet position not being adjustable in traditional oil suction pipes was solved, enabling the intake of clean lubricating oil and improving the operational stability and service life of the gearbox.

CN224260879UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19CHANG ZHOU SHI HUA LI YE YA RUN HUA SHE BEI YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHANG ZHOU SHI HUA LI YE YA RUN HUA SHE BEI YOU XIAN GONG SI
Filing Date
2025-08-15
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

The traditional oil suction pipe has a fixed inlet position, which cannot be adjusted according to the contamination distribution of the lubricating oil in the oil tank. This results in the lubricating oil being sucked in with excessive impurities, affecting the wear of the gearbox and the stability of the oil supply. It may also suck in foam near the oil surface, causing oil pump cavitation.

Method used

A variable-position oil suction pipe for a gearbox was designed. By cooperating with the counterweight in the balance box and the air bladder, the depth of the suction inlet can be adjusted. The suction inlet can be flexibly adjusted by connecting the hose and the sealing structure of the rotating retaining ring, so as to ensure the intake of clean lubricating oil.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the suction inlet depth according to the lubricating oil level and contamination, ensuring the intake of clean lubricating oil, improving the oil suction effect, reducing gearbox wear and the risk of oil pump cavitation, and extending service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an inlet position variable oil suction pipe of a gearbox, and particularly relates to the technical field of oil suction pipes, which comprises a fixed pipe, one end of the fixed pipe is connected with a connector, one end of the connector is connected with a connecting ring, the middle of the connecting ring is provided with a rotating ring groove, and the outside of one end of the connector is fixedly connected with a rotating clamping ring. A plurality of sealing rings are embedded in the periphery of the rotating clamping ring, one end of the connecting ring is connected with a metal pipe head, and one end of the metal pipe head is connected with a connecting hose. Firstly, the depth of the suction inlet can be flexibly adjusted according to the liquid level and pollution condition of lubricating oil in the oil tank through matching of the balancing weight in the balancing box and the air bag, when many impurities exist at the bottom of the oil tank, the air bag is inflated to increase buoyancy and enable the suction inlet to move upwards, and when the liquid level drops, the air bag is deflated to reduce buoyancy and enable the suction inlet to move downwards. Clean lubricating oil can be sucked all the time, the oil suction effect can be improved, and adjustment and use are convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oil suction pipe technology, and more specifically, to a variable oil suction pipe for gearbox inlet position. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial transmission systems, gearboxes are the core components for transmitting power and changing speed. Their normal operation is highly dependent on good lubrication conditions. The cleanliness of the lubricating oil and the stability of the oil supply directly affect the wear, operating noise and service life of the gearbox. The oil tank in the oil station serves as a storage device for the lubricating oil in the gearbox, while the oil suction pipe is a key component for the oil pump to obtain the lubricating oil.

[0003] Traditional oil suction pipes have a fixed inlet position, making it impossible to adjust the suction height according to the contamination distribution of the lubricating oil in the tank. In actual use, metal shavings, impurities, and oxidized sludge easily accumulate at the bottom of the tank, resulting in excessive impurities in the lubricating oil sucked in by the oil pump. This leads to accelerated wear of gears and bearings inside the gearbox, increasing maintenance costs. As the lubricating oil in the tank is consumed, the oil level drops, and the fixed-position oil suction pipe may suck in foam near the oil surface, causing oil pump cavitation, affecting the stability of oil supply and the life of the oil pump. Therefore, a variable-position oil suction pipe for the gearbox is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a variable oil suction pipe for the gearbox inlet position to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a variable oil suction pipe for the gearbox inlet, including a fixed pipe, one end of which is connected to a connector, and one end of which is connected to a connecting ring. The connector allows for pipe reversal to adapt to the spatial layout within the oil tank. A rotating ring groove is provided in the middle of the connecting ring, and a rotating retaining ring is fixedly connected to the outside of one end of the connector. Multiple sealing rings are embedded around the rotating retaining ring. Through the cooperation of the rotating retaining ring and the rotating ring groove, the connecting ring and the connector can be rotatably connected. The sealing rings allow for rotatable connection without affecting the sealing effect. One end of the connecting ring is connected to a metal tube head, which facilitates the connection of a connecting hose to the connecting ring.

[0006] One end of the metal tube head is connected to a connecting hose. The connecting hose is flexible and provides room for adjustment of the oil suction port position. One end of the connecting hose is fixedly connected to a balance box. A suction port is opened on the side of the connecting hose near the balance box, which facilitates the extraction of liquid. A counterweight and an air bladder are set in the middle of the balance box. An inlet pipe is connected to the side of the balance box. Gas is injected into the air bladder through the inlet pipe. By cooperating with the weight of the counterweight, the buoyancy of the balance box can be changed, thereby adjusting the height of the flow area and realizing the adjustment of the oil suction position.

[0007] A connecting screw ring is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting ring, and a fastening bolt is inserted into one side of the metal tube head. The connecting ring and the metal tube head are connected by the connecting screw ring, and the connecting screw ring is squeezed by the fastening bolt, which can improve the stability of the connection and prevent loosening.

[0008] Preferably, a valve is connected to the end of the fixed pipe away from the connector, a liquid pump is connected to one side of the valve, the connecting ring is located on one side of the connector, the metal pipe head is perpendicular to the fixed pipe, and the valve is connected to the liquid pump to control the extraction and disconnection of lubricating oil. At the same time, the metal pipe head is perpendicular to the fixed pipe to realize the turning of the pipeline and adapt to the spatial layout inside the oil tank.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating ring groove is adapted to the rotating retaining ring, the rotating retaining ring is disposed in the middle of the rotating ring groove, and the wall of the sealing ring is in contact with the inner wall of the rotating ring groove. By the interaction of the rotating ring groove and the rotating retaining ring base, a rotating connection can be achieved, which can adjust the orientation angle of the suction port, and the sealing performance of the connection can be improved by the sealing ring.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the connecting screw ring extends into the interior of the metal tube head and is threadedly connected to the inner cavity of the metal tube head. The interior of one end of the connecting screw ring is set with a bevel to facilitate the connection of the connecting screw ring to the metal tube head, thereby realizing the connection between the connecting ring and the connecting hose and facilitating the smooth flow of lubricating oil.

[0011] Preferably, the fastening bolt is threaded to the metal pipe head, one end of the fastening bolt is in contact with the wall of the connecting ring, and the diameter of the connecting ring, the connecting head, and the metal pipe head is the same as the diameter of the connecting hose. By rotating the fastening bolt, the connecting ring is squeezed to improve the connection strength and prevent loosening.

[0012] Preferably, the inner cavity of the fixed tube is connected to the inner cavity of the connecting hose through a connector, a connecting ring, and a metal tube head. The inner cavity of the inlet tube is connected to the inner cavity of the airbag. A valve core is provided in the middle of the inlet tube, which can form a complete lubricating oil extraction channel, ensuring that the lubricating oil sucked in by the suction port can smoothly enter the liquid pump through the pipeline and then be delivered to the gearbox, ensuring smooth oil flow and reducing pressure loss.

[0013] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. This utility model firstly utilizes the cooperation between the counterweight and the air bladder in the balance box to flexibly adjust the depth of the suction inlet according to the level and contamination of the lubricating oil in the oil tank. When there are many impurities at the bottom of the oil tank, the air bladder is inflated to increase buoyancy and move the suction inlet upward; when the liquid level drops, the air is deflated to reduce buoyancy and move the suction inlet downward, ensuring that clean lubricating oil is always drawn in, which can improve the oil suction effect and facilitate adjustment and use.

[0015] 2. This utility model also features a connecting hose that is rotatably connected to a connecting ring and a connector via a metal tube head. This allows for adjustment of the orientation of the suction inlet at one end of the connecting hose. A sealing ring can seal the rotatable connection. The connecting ring is threaded to the metal tube head for easy connection and use. Furthermore, by rotating the fastening bolt to compress the connecting ring, the connection strength between the metal tube head and the connecting ring can be improved, preventing loosening and enhancing the performance.

[0016] In summary, through the interaction of the above-mentioned multiple functions, the depth of the suction port can be flexibly adjusted according to the level and contamination of the lubricating oil in the oil tank, so that the suction port always draws in clean lubricating oil, which can improve the oil suction effect and facilitate adjustment and use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the connecting hose and connector of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the split cross-sectional structure of the metal pipe head, connecting ring, and connector of this utility model.

[0021] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Fixed pipe; 2. Valve; 3. Connector; 4. Connecting ring; 5. Connecting hose; 6. Inlet; 7. Balance box; 8. Counterweight; 9. Airbag; 10. Inlet pipe; 11. Metal pipe head; 12. Fastening bolt; 13. Connecting threaded ring; 14. Rotating retaining ring; 15. Rotating ring groove; 16. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] As attached Figure 1-4 The variable oil suction pipe at the inlet position of the gearbox shown includes a fixed pipe 1, one end of which is connected to a connector 3, and the other end of which is connected to a connecting ring 4. The connector 3 allows the pipeline to be turned to adapt to the spatial layout inside the oil tank. A rotating ring groove 15 is provided in the middle of the connecting ring 4. A rotating retaining ring 14 is fixedly connected to the outside of one end of the connector 3. Multiple sealing rings 16 are embedded around the rotating retaining ring 14. Through the cooperation of the rotating retaining ring 14 and the rotating ring groove 15, the connecting ring 4 and the connector 3 can be rotatably connected. The sealing rings 16 can achieve rotatable connection without affecting the sealing effect. A metal tube head 11 is connected to one end of the connecting ring 4. The metal tube head 11 facilitates the connection of the connecting hose 5 to the connecting ring 4.

[0024] One end of the metal tube head 11 is connected to a connecting hose 5. The connecting hose 5 is flexible, providing room for adjustment of the oil suction port position. One end of the connecting hose 5 is fixedly connected to a balance box 7. A suction port 6 is opened on the side of the connecting hose 5 near the balance box 7, which facilitates the extraction of liquid. A counterweight 8 and an air bladder 9 are set in the middle of the balance box 7. An inlet pipe 10 is connected to the side of the balance box 7. Gas is injected into the air bladder 9 through the inlet pipe 10. The buoyancy of the balance box 7 can be changed by cooperating with the weight of the counterweight 8, thereby adjusting the height of the flow area and realizing the adjustment of the oil suction position.

[0025] A connecting screw ring 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting ring 4, and a fastening bolt 12 is inserted into one side of the metal tube head 11. The connecting ring 4 and the metal tube head 11 are connected by the connecting screw ring 13, and the connecting screw ring 13 is squeezed by the fastening bolt 12, which can improve the stability of the connection and prevent loosening.

[0026] As attached Figure 1-4As shown, a valve 2 is connected to the end of the fixed pipe 1 away from the connector 3. A liquid pump is connected to one side of the valve 2. A connecting ring 4 is located on one side of the connector 3. The metal pipe head 11 is perpendicular to the fixed pipe 1. The rotating ring groove 15 is adapted to the rotating retaining ring 14. The rotating retaining ring 14 is located in the middle of the rotating ring groove 15. The wall of the sealing ring 16 is in contact with the inner wall of the rotating ring groove 15. One end of the connecting screw ring 13 extends into the interior of the metal pipe head 11 and is threadedly connected to the inner cavity of the metal pipe head 11. The interior of one end of the connecting screw ring 13 is set as a bevel. The fastening bolt 12 is threadedly connected to the metal pipe head 11. One end of the fastening bolt 12 is in contact with the wall of the connecting screw ring 13. The diameters of the connecting ring 4, connector 3, and metal pipe head 11 are the same as the diameter of the connecting hose 5. The inner cavity of the fixed pipe 1 is connected to the inner cavity of the connecting hose 5 through the connector 3, connecting ring 4, and metal pipe head 11. The inner cavity of the inlet pipe 10 is connected to the inner cavity of the air bag 9. A valve core is provided in the middle of the inlet pipe 10. One side of the valve 2 is connected to the liquid pump to control the on / off of the lubricating oil extraction. At the same time, the metal pipe head 11 is perpendicular to the fixed pipe 1 to realize the pipeline turning and adapt to the spatial layout inside the oil tank. By rotating the ring groove 15 and rotating the base of the retaining ring 14, the rotation connection can be realized to adjust the orientation angle of the suction port 6. The sealing ring 16 improves the sealing performance of the connection and facilitates the connection of the connecting screw ring 13 to the metal pipe head 11, realizing the connection of the connecting ring 4 and the connecting hose 5, and facilitating the smooth flow of lubricating oil. By rotating the fastening bolt 12 to squeeze the connecting screw ring 13, the connection strength is improved and loosening is prevented. A complete lubricating oil extraction channel can be formed to ensure that the lubricating oil sucked in by the suction port 6 can smoothly enter the liquid pump through the pipeline and then be delivered to the gearbox, ensuring smooth oil flow and reducing pressure loss.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, connect the valve 2 at one end of the fixed pipe 1 to the outlet of the liquid pump, insert the connecting ring 4, connecting hose 5, and balance box 7 at the end of the connector 3 near the balance box 7 into the oil tank, inflate the air bag 9 with an appropriate amount of gas through the valve core of the inlet pipe 10, and adjust the weight of the counterweight 8 so that the balance box 7 can suspend freely in the oil tank.

[0028] Start the liquid pump; suction port 6 begins to draw lubricating oil from the oil tank and automatically feeds it into the connecting position.

[0029] When the oil suction position needs to be adjusted, air is inflated into the airbag 9 through the inlet pipe 10 to increase buoyancy. The balance box 7 drives the connecting hose 5 to float up. The gas in the airbag 9 is released through the valve core to reduce buoyancy. The balance box 7 sinks under the gravity of the counterweight 8, thus achieving position adjustment.

[0030] 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 variable-position oil suction pipe for the gearbox inlet, comprising a fixed pipe (1), characterized in that: One end of the fixed tube (1) is connected to a connector (3), one end of the connector (3) is connected to a connecting ring (4), a rotating ring groove (15) is provided in the middle of the connecting ring (4), a rotating retaining ring (14) is fixedly connected to the outside of one end of the connector (3), a plurality of sealing rings (16) are embedded around the rotating retaining ring (14), and one end of the connecting ring (4) is connected to a metal tube head (11). One end of the metal tube head (11) is connected to a connecting hose (5), and one end of the connecting hose (5) is fixedly connected to a balance box (7). An inlet (6) is provided on the side of the connecting hose (5) near the balance box (7). A counterweight (8) and an airbag (9) are provided in the middle of the balance box (7). An inlet pipe (10) is connected to the side of the balance box (7). A connecting screw ring (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting ring (4), and a fastening bolt (12) is inserted into one side of the metal tube head (11).

2. The variable oil suction pipe at the inlet position of the gearbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed tube (1) is connected to a valve (2) at the end away from the connector (3), and a liquid pump is connected to one side of the valve (2). The connecting ring (4) is located on one side of the connector (3), and the metal tube head (11) is perpendicular to the fixed tube (1).

3. The variable oil suction pipe at the inlet position of the gearbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating ring groove (15) is adapted to the rotating retaining ring (14), the rotating retaining ring (14) is located in the middle of the rotating ring groove (15), and the wall of the sealing ring (16) is in contact with the inner wall of the rotating ring groove (15).

4. The variable oil suction pipe at the inlet position of the gearbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the connecting screw ring (13) extends into the interior of the metal tube head (11) and is threaded into the inner cavity of the metal tube head (11). The interior of one end of the connecting screw ring (13) is set as an inclined surface.

5. The variable oil suction pipe at the inlet position of the gearbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening bolt (12) is threadedly connected to the metal tube head (11). One end of the fastening bolt (12) is in contact with the wall of the connecting ring (13). The diameters of the connecting ring (4), the connecting head (3), and the metal tube head (11) are the same as the diameter of the connecting hose (5).

6. The variable oil suction pipe at the inlet position of the gearbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the fixed tube (1) is connected to the inner cavity of the connecting hose (5) through the connector (3), the connecting ring (4), and the metal tube head (11). The inner cavity of the inlet tube (10) is connected to the inner cavity of the airbag (9). A valve core is provided in the middle of the inlet tube (10).