A ball cage detection device
By designing a ball cage detection device and utilizing a slider and gear rack structure, the measurement of the ball cage diameter and center height is simplified, solving the cumbersome and unstable measurement problems in the existing technology and realizing simple automated measurement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG JINGYOU AUTO PARTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing ball cage testing devices cannot measure the center height of the ball cage, and traditional measurement methods are cumbersome and unstable, requiring professional operation.
A ball cage testing device was designed, comprising a fixed plate, a measuring plate, a measuring component, a measuring ball, and a gear and rack structure. The distance and height of the measuring ball are controlled by a slider, and the diameter and center height of the ball cage are measured by a dial indicator.
It enables simple and stable measurement of the diameter and center height of the ball cage, reducing the difficulty of operation and allowing anyone to perform the measurement.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of detection device technology, and in particular to a ball cage detection device. Background Technology
[0002] The CV joint is a crucial component in an automotive transmission system. It requires inspection before leaving the factory. Existing technology offers a testing device, but it can only measure the inner diameter of the CV joint, not its center height. Traditionally, the center height of the CV joint is measured using a height gauge and then calculated, which is not only cumbersome but also yields inconsistent values, requiring specialized personnel. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical solution to be solved by this utility model is to provide a ball cage detection device, which can conveniently detect the center height of the ball cage.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a ball cage detection device, which includes a fixed plate, a measuring plate with a measuring port and fixed on the fixed plate, a first bracket fixed on the fixed plate, a first measuring element vertically slidably connected to the first bracket and extending out of the measuring port, a first measuring ball fixed to one side of the first measuring element, a fixed platform fixed on the fixed plate, a slide table horizontally slidably connected to the fixed platform, a second bracket fixed on the slide table, a second measuring element vertically slidably connected to the second bracket and extending out of the measuring port, a second measuring ball fixed on the second measuring element, a first measuring gauge fixed on the fixed plate for measuring the position of the slide table, a second measuring gauge fixed on the measuring plate for measuring the position of the first measuring element, and a third measuring gauge fixed on the measuring plate for measuring the position of the ball cage placed on the measuring plate. The first measuring ball and the second measuring ball have the same diameter and face opposite directions.
[0005] Preferably, it also includes an operating lever and a first connecting arm, the first connecting arm being fixed to one side of the slide table, and one end of the operating lever being vertically connected to the end of the first connecting arm away from the slide table.
[0006] Preferably, it also includes a guide frame fixed to the fixed plate, the guide frame having a through hole, the other end of the operating rod passing through the through hole on the guide frame, and the other end of the operating rod also having an operating ball, and the diameter of the operating rod matching the diameter of the through hole.
[0007] Preferably, it also includes a second connecting arm, which is fixed to the first measuring element, and the measuring head of the second measuring instrument passes through the measuring plate to measure the height of the second connecting arm.
[0008] Preferably, it also includes a rotating frame and a gear rotatably connected to the rotating frame. Both the first measuring element and the second measuring element are provided with racks, and the gears mesh with the two racks respectively. When the gears rotate, they can drive the racks to move vertically.
[0009] Preferably, a throttle is provided on one side of the gear.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: by controlling the slider, the distance between the two measuring balls can be measured, thereby facilitating the measurement of the diameter of the ball cage; then, by adjusting the height of the two measuring rods, the center height of the ball cage can be easily measured using the second and third measuring gauges.
[0011] The first connecting arm and the operating lever allow for easy adjustment of the horizontal distance between the two measuring rods, facilitating the measurement of the ball cage diameter.
[0012] A guide frame is installed so that the operating lever can be guided by the guide frame, making it convenient for the user to operate the operating lever.
[0013] A second connecting arm is provided to facilitate the measurement of the height of the measuring rod by a second measuring instrument.
[0014] The measuring rod can be easily moved vertically by the combination of gears and racks.
[0015] Setting up a throttle makes it easy to turn the gears. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ball cage detection device from one perspective.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a ball cage detection device from another perspective.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ball cage placed on the measuring plate.
[0019] As shown in the figure: 1. Fixed plate; 2. Measuring port; 3. Measuring plate; 4. First bracket; 5. First measuring component; 6. First measuring ball; 7. Fixed platform; 8. Slide table; 9. Second bracket; 10. Second measuring component; 11. Second measuring ball; 12. First measuring gauge; 13. Second measuring gauge; 14. Third measuring gauge; 15. Operating lever; 16. First connecting arm; 17. Guide frame; 18. Through hole; 19. Operating ball; 20. Second connecting arm; 21. Rotating frame; 22. Gear; 23. Rack; 24. Turning handle; 25. Ball cage. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0021] Example 1:
[0022] A ball cage testing device includes a test bench and a measuring mechanism, wherein:
[0023] The measuring platform includes a fixed plate 1, four connecting columns and a measuring plate 3. The measuring plate 3 is connected to the fixed plate 1 through the four connecting columns, and the measuring plate 3 is also provided with a measuring port 2. The ball cage 25 is placed on the measuring plate 3 and located above the measuring port 2.
[0024] The measuring mechanism includes a first support 4, a first measuring element 5, a first measuring ball 6, a fixed table 7, a sliding table 8, a second support 9, a second measuring element 10, a second measuring ball 11, a rotating table, a gear 22, a first measuring gauge 12, a second measuring gauge 13, and a third measuring gauge 14, wherein:
[0025] The first bracket 4 is fixed on the fixing plate 1;
[0026] The first measuring element 5 slides vertically on the first bracket 4, and a rack 23 is provided on one side of it, and a second connecting arm 20 is fixed on the other side of the first measuring element 5.
[0027] The first measuring ball 6 has a connecting screw and is connected to the first measuring element 5 via the connecting screw;
[0028] The fixed platform 7 is fixed on the fixed plate 1;
[0029] The slide table 8 is horizontally slidably connected to the fixed platform 7, and the slide table 8 is also connected to the first connecting arm 16. The slide table 8 can be moved by controlling the first connecting arm 16.
[0030] The second bracket 9 is fixed to one side of the slide table 8, so that it can slide horizontally together with the slide table 8;
[0031] The second measuring element 10 slides vertically on the second bracket 9, and a rack 23 is also provided on one side of it;
[0032] The second measuring ball 11 is equipped with a connecting screw and is connected to the second measuring element 10 via the connecting screw;
[0033] The first measuring ball 6 and the second measuring ball 11 have the same diameter, but they face opposite directions after being installed on the measuring piece;
[0034] The rotating platform, fixed on the fixed plate 1, is U-shaped and is connected to the gear 22 for rotation.
[0035] Gear 22 is rotatably connected to the rotating table and meshes with rack 23 on the first measuring element 5 and the second measuring element 10. When gear 22 rotates, it can drive rack 23 to move, thereby driving the first measuring element 5 and the second measuring element 10 to move vertically together.
[0036] The first measuring instrument 12 is a dial indicator, which is fixed on the fixed plate 1, and its measuring head is for measuring the slide 8. In this way, the position of the slide 8 can be measured when the slide 8 moves, which is equivalent to detecting the distance between the first measuring element 5 and the second measuring element 10, and then the distance between the first measuring ball 6 and the second measuring ball 11 can be measured. That is, its measuring head is against the slide 8.
[0037] The second measuring instrument 13 is a dial indicator, which is fixed on the measuring plate 3 and is used to measure the height of the second connecting arm 20. In addition, it can measure the height of the first measuring element 5 and the second measuring element 10. That is, its measuring head is against the second connecting arm 20.
[0038] The third measuring instrument 14 is a dial indicator, which is fixed on the measuring plate 3. It is used to measure the position of the ball cage 25, which is placed on the measuring plate 3 and fixed by two measuring balls. That is, its measuring head is against the outer circumference of the ball cage 25.
[0039] The diameter of the ball cage 25 is measured mainly by controlling the movement of the slide table 8, which in turn adjusts the distance between the first measuring ball 6 and the second measuring ball 11, thereby obtaining the diameter of the ball cage 25.
[0040] The center height of the ball cage 25 can be obtained by rotating the gear 22, which drives the rack 23 to move, thereby adjusting the height of the two measuring balls. The position of the two measuring balls embedded in the groove of the ball cage 25 can also be adjusted. Finally, by using the second measuring gauge 13 and the third measuring gauge 14, the center height of the ball cage 25 can be obtained.
[0041] Example 2:
[0042] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that in Embodiment 2, an operating lever 15 is also connected to the first connecting arm 16, and a guide frame 17 is fixed on the fixing plate 1. The guide frame 17 is provided with a through hole 18. One end of the operating lever 15 is connected to the first connecting arm 16, and the other end of the operating lever 15 passes through the guide frame 17 and is connected to an operating ball 19. In this way, the user can control the position of the slide table 8 by controlling the operating ball 19, which is more convenient to control.
[0043] Example 3:
[0044] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that in Embodiment 3, the gear 22 is a gear cylinder 22, which rotates on a rotating platform, and a handle 24 is provided on one side of the gear cylinder 22. The user can easily rotate the handle 24 to rotate the gear cylinder 22, thereby controlling the vertical movement of the two measuring components.
[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
[0046] For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications will undoubtedly be apparent after reading the above description. Therefore, the appended claims should be considered as covering all changes and modifications that encompass the true intent and scope of this utility model. Any and all equivalent scope and content within the scope of the claims should be considered as still falling within the intent and scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A ball cage detection device characterized by: It includes a fixed plate (1), a measuring plate (3) with a measuring port (2) fixed to the fixed plate (1), a first bracket (4) fixed to the fixed plate (1), a first measuring element (5) vertically slidably connected to the first bracket (4) and extending out of the measuring port (2), a first measuring ball (6) fixed to one side of the first measuring element (5), a fixed platform (7) fixed to the fixed plate (1), a slide (8) horizontally slidably connected to the fixed platform (7), a second bracket (9) fixed to the slide (8), and a vertically slidably connected to the second bracket (9). The second measuring element (10) extending out of the measuring port (2), the second measuring ball (11) fixed on the second measuring element (10), the first measuring gauge (12) fixed on the fixed plate (1) for measuring the position of the slide (8), the second measuring gauge (13) fixed on the measuring plate (3) for measuring the position of the first measuring element (5), and the third measuring gauge (14) fixed on the measuring plate (3) for measuring the position of the ball cage (25) placed on the measuring plate (3), wherein the first measuring ball (6) and the second measuring ball (11) have the same diameter and face opposite directions.
2. A ball cage detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an operating lever (15) and a first connecting arm (16), the first connecting arm (16) being fixed to one side of the slide (8), and one end of the operating lever (15) being vertically connected to the end of the first connecting arm (16) away from the slide (8).
3. The ball cage detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a guide frame (17) fixed on a fixed plate (1), the guide frame (17) having a through hole (18), the other end of the operating rod (15) passing through the through hole (18) on the guide frame (17), and the other end of the operating rod (15) also having an operating ball (19), and the diameter of the operating rod (15) matching the diameter of the through hole (18).
4. The ball cage detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a second connecting arm (20), which is fixed to the first measuring element (5), and the measuring head of the second measuring instrument (13) passes through the measuring plate (3) to measure the height of the second connecting arm (20).
5. The ball cage detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a rotating frame (21) and a gear (22) rotatably connected to the rotating frame (21). Both the first measuring element (5) and the second measuring element (10) are provided with racks (23), and the gear (22) meshes with the two racks (23) respectively. When the gear (22) rotates, it can drive the racks (23) to move vertically.
6. The ball cage detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A throttle (24) is provided on one side of the gear (22).