Locking mechanism and sector gear thereof
By designing a locking mechanism, the worn rim rack of the sector gear can be replaced individually, solving the problems of resource waste and high maintenance costs caused by rim wear, and achieving convenient maintenance and cost savings.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 苏州市尚柏齿轮制造有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
The rim of sector gears is prone to wear, leading to accuracy errors. Existing technology requires replacing the entire gear, resulting in resource waste and high maintenance costs.
Design a locking mechanism including a mounting plate, a rim rack, a connecting rod, and a snap-fit mechanism. The snap-fit mechanism snaps and locks the connecting rod in place, allowing for individual replacement of worn rim racks.
This technology allows for the replacement of only the parts when the rim rack wears out, rather than replacing the entire sector gear, saving resources, reducing maintenance costs, simplifying the replacement process, and improving ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sector gears, and in particular to a locking mechanism and its sector gear. Background Technology
[0002] Sector gears are mechanical transmission components with simple structure, strong transmission capacity, and long service life. They are widely used in machinery, aviation, aerospace, automotive and other fields.
[0003] A sector gear is mainly composed of several parts, including the gear hub, rim, tooth groove, tooth root, and normal plane. Among them, the rim is an important component of the sector gear. It has an arc-shaped outer contour and is used to mesh with other gears. Therefore, compared with other parts, the rim is more prone to wear, which can lead to errors in accuracy. In this case, the entire sector gear must be replaced, resulting in a waste of resources. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a locking mechanism to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a locking mechanism, comprising:
[0006] The mounting shaft has a mounting plate fixedly connected to its outer wall;
[0007] A rim rack, wherein the rim rack is disposed on the outside of the mounting plate;
[0008] A connecting rod, one end of which is equidistantly connected to the inner wall of the wheel rim rack, and the outer wall of the mounting plate is provided with equidistant connecting grooves, and the other end of the connecting rod is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the connecting groove;
[0009] A snap-fit mechanism, located inside the mounting plate, is used for multi-point positioning of the connecting rod.
[0010] Preferably, the snap-fit mechanism includes:
[0011] A snap-fit rod is provided, wherein a through groove is provided between the connecting grooves, one end of the snap-fit rod is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the through groove, a snap-fit hole is provided on the outer wall of the connecting rod, and the other end of the snap-fit rod is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the snap-fit hole;
[0012] The mounting plate has a groove on its outer wall that communicates with the through slot, and the pull rod passes through the groove and is fixedly connected to the snap-fit rod.
[0013] A compression spring, wherein the compression spring is disposed inside the through groove.
[0014] Preferably, the end of the locking rod has an inclined surface, and the end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to the locking rod.
[0015] Preferably, the snap-fit mechanism further includes:
[0016] A collar, which is slidably sleeved on the outside of the mounting shaft;
[0017] A limiting plate is symmetrically and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the collar. The limiting plate is disposed between the tie rods to limit the displacement of the tie rods.
[0018] The bolt has a countersunk hole at the top of the limiting plate, and the bolt is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the countersunk hole. The outer wall of the mounting plate has a mounting hole, and the bolt passes through the countersunk hole and is threadedly inserted into the inner cavity of the mounting hole.
[0019] Preferably, the outer wall of the mounting shaft is provided with sliding grooves at equal intervals, and a slider is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the sliding groove, and the slider is fixedly connected to the collar.
[0020] Preferably, a sealing plug is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the countersunk hole, and a pull groove for pulling out the sealing plug is provided at the top end of the sealing plug.
[0021] Another objective of this invention is to provide a sector gear, which includes the aforementioned locking mechanism.
[0022] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0023] This utility model utilizes a combination of a mounting plate, a rim rack, a connecting rod, and a snap-fit mechanism. The snap-fit mechanism locks the connecting rod in place, allowing the rim rack to be mounted on the outside of the mounting plate via the connecting rod. This means that when the rim rack wears down, it can be easily removed and replaced without replacing the entire sector gear. This not only saves resources and reduces maintenance costs but also simplifies the replacement process and improves ease of use. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a top view of the internal structure of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the collar structure of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the bolt area on the front side of this utility model.
[0028] In the diagram: 1. Mounting shaft; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Rim rack; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Snap-fit mechanism; 51. Snap-fit rod; 52. Pull rod; 53. Compression spring; 54. Collar; 55. Limiting plate; 56. Bolt; 57. Slider; 6. Sealing plug. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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.
[0030] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-4 The locking mechanism shown includes a mounting shaft 1, a mounting plate 2, a rim rack 3, a connecting rod 4, and a locking mechanism 5. The mounting plate 2 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting shaft 1. The rim rack 3 is disposed outside the mounting plate 2 and is arc-shaped. It can be spliced with the fan-shaped section of the mounting plate 2 to form a complete fan-shaped surface. One end of the connecting rod 4 is equidistantly connected to the inner wall of the rim rack 3. The outer wall of the mounting plate 2 is provided with equidistant connecting grooves. The other end of the connecting rod 4 is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the connecting groove. The locking mechanism 5 is disposed inside the mounting plate 2 and is used for multi-point positioning of the connecting rod 4. The locking mechanism 5 locks the connecting rod 4, so that the rim rack 3 can be installed outside the mounting plate 2 through the connecting rod 4. Therefore, when the rim rack 3 is worn, only the rim rack 3 needs to be removed and replaced, without replacing the entire fan-shaped gear. This not only saves resources and reduces maintenance costs, but also simplifies the replacement process and improves ease of use.
[0031] Specifically, the snap-fit mechanism 5 includes a snap-fit rod 51, a pull rod 52, and a compression spring 53. A through groove is formed between the connecting slots. One end of the snap-fit rod 51 is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the through groove. A snap-fit hole is formed on the outer wall of the connecting rod 4. The other end of the snap-fit rod 51 is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the snap-fit hole. A pull groove communicating with the through groove is formed on the outer wall of the mounting plate 2. The pull rod 52 passes through the pull groove and is fixedly connected to the snap-fit rod 51. The compression spring 53 is disposed inside the through groove. An inclined surface is formed at the end of the snap-fit rod 51. The end of the compression spring 53 is connected to the snap-fit rod 51. 51 is fixedly connected, and the compression spring 53 always provides a stable elastic force to the locking rod 51, so that the locking rod 51 can be stably locked with the locking hole, thereby locking the connecting rod 4 inside the mounting plate 2, and thus stably splicing and installing the wheel flange rack 3 with the mounting plate 2. The opening of the bevel of the locking rod 51 makes it convenient to squeeze the locking rod 51 by inserting and pressing during installation. After the connecting rod 4 is inserted into the connecting groove, it pops out again under the elastic force of the compression spring 53 to achieve locking and locking, which is convenient to use.
[0032] Furthermore, the snap-fit mechanism 5 also includes a collar 54, a limiting plate 55, and a bolt 56. The collar 54 is slidably sleeved on the outside of the mounting shaft 1. The limiting plate 55 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the outer wall of the collar 54. The limiting plate 55 is disposed between the tie rods 52 to limit the displacement of the tie rods 52. A countersunk hole is opened at the top of the limiting plate 55, and the bolt 56 is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the countersunk hole. An installation hole is opened on the outer wall of the mounting plate 2, and the bolt 56 passes through the countersunk hole and is threaded into the inner cavity of the installation hole. The connection is achieved by using bolts 56 to fix the collar 54 to the outer wall of the mounting plate 2. At the same time, the limiting plate 55 on the collar 54 can limit the pull rod 52 to prevent the pull rod 52 from shifting during use of the sector gear, thereby causing the locking rod 51 to disengage from the locking hole and the locking to fail. In addition, when it is necessary to disassemble the rim rack 3, only one bolt 56 needs to be removed to pull the pull rod 52, so that the locking rod 51 disengages from the locking hole, thereby realizing the disassembly of the rim rack 3, which is convenient for use.
[0033] Furthermore, the outer wall of the mounting shaft 1 is provided with sliding grooves at equal intervals. The inner cavity of the sliding groove is slidably connected to a slider 57. The slider 57 is fixedly connected to the collar 54. The slider 57 ensures that the collar 54 can only move vertically along the sliding groove, which facilitates the collar 54 to drive the limiting plate 55 to rise, so that the pull rod 52 is no longer limited, which facilitates the subsequent disassembly of the wheel flange rack 3.
[0034] Furthermore, a sealing plug 6 is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the countersunk hole. The top of the sealing plug 6 is provided with a pull groove for pulling out the sealing plug 6. The sealing plug 6 plays a protective role for the bolt 56. The sealing plug 6 not only effectively prevents the intrusion of external impurities and moisture, thereby extending the service life of the bolt 56 and reducing the risk of failure caused by corrosion or wear, but also helps to keep the internal environment dry and clean, further ensuring the stability and performance of the bolt 56 and enhancing the safety and durability of the overall system.
[0035] This embodiment provides a sector gear, including the locking mechanism described above.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. 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 locking mechanism, characterized in that, include: Mounting shaft (1), the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to mounting plate (2); A rim rack (3) is disposed on the outside of the mounting plate (2); A connecting rod (4) is connected at one end to the inner wall of the wheel rim rack (3) at equal intervals. The outer wall of the mounting plate (2) is provided with connecting grooves at equal intervals. The other end of the connecting rod (4) is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the connecting groove. The snap-fit mechanism (5) is located inside the mounting plate (2) and is used for multi-point positioning of the connecting rod (4).
2. The locking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latching mechanism (5) includes: The connecting rod (51) has a through groove between the connecting grooves. One end of the connecting rod (51) is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the through groove. The outer wall of the connecting rod (4) has a snap-fit hole. The other end of the connecting rod (51) is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the snap-fit hole. The outer wall of the mounting plate (2) is provided with a pull groove that communicates with the through groove. The pull rod (52) passes through the pull groove and is fixedly connected to the snap rod (51). A compression spring (53) is disposed inside the through groove.
3. A locking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the snap-fit rod (51) is provided with a bevel, and the end of the compression spring (53) is fixedly connected to the snap-fit rod (51).
4. A locking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The latching mechanism (5) further includes: A collar (54) is slidably sleeved on the outside of the mounting shaft (1); Limiting plate (55), the limiting plate (55) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the outer wall of collar (54), the limiting plate (55) is disposed between the pull rods (52) to limit the displacement of the pull rods (52); Bolt (56), the top of the limiting plate (55) is provided with a countersunk hole, the bolt (56) is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the countersunk hole, the outer wall of the mounting plate (2) is provided with a mounting hole, the bolt (56) passes through the countersunk hole and is threadedly inserted into the inner cavity of the mounting hole.
5. A locking mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the mounting shaft (1) is provided with sliding grooves at equal intervals. A slider (57) is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the sliding groove. The slider (57) is fixedly connected to the collar (54).
6. A locking mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner cavity of the countersunk hole is slidably connected to a sealing plug (6), and the top of the sealing plug (6) is provided with a pull groove for pulling out the sealing plug (6).
7. A sector gear, characterized in that, The sector gear includes the locking mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-6.