A side-mounted linear module

By using the profile groove step positioning and limit groove design of the side-mounted linear module, the problem of misalignment during installation of traditional linear modules in compact environments is solved, achieving high precision and flexible installation, adapting to multiple working conditions, and enhancing the system's intelligence and protection.

CN224289442UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26NINGBO LIMON ROBOT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO LIMON ROBOT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional linear modules suffer from adaptation difficulties and low precision when side-mounted in compact environments, especially due to insufficient precision caused by misaligned guide rail installation.

Method used

The stator and slide rail are positioned using a side-mounted structure with mounting grooves and steps in the profile. Combined with the design of limit grooves and limit seats, precise positioning and support are achieved. The flexible design of the waist hole adjustment and the partition strip improves the installation flexibility and accuracy.

Benefits of technology

It overcomes the problem of misaligned installation, ensures the accuracy and stroke accuracy of the linear module, adapts to different working conditions, and enhances the intelligence and protection of the system.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a side-mounted linear module, belonging to the technical field of linear module technology. It includes: a profile with a mounting groove and two mounting steps on its side, the mounting groove being located between the two mounting steps; a stator located in the mounting groove and in contact with its lower side; two slide rails, each located on one of the two mounting steps and in contact with their lower sides; and a movable base with a mover and two sliders, the two sliders being slidably connected to the two slide rails, the mover corresponding to the position of the stator. The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by positioning the stator and slide rails using the lower sides of the mounting steps and the mounting groove on the profile, respectively, it provides positioning and support, thus overcoming the problem of installation misalignment and ensuring the accuracy of the linear module.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of linear module technology and relates to a side-mounted linear module. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous improvement of industrial automation, linear modules, as key components for achieving high-precision, high-speed linear motion in mechanical systems, are widely used in CNC machine tools, robots, automated assembly equipment, and handling devices. Traditional linear modules typically adopt a bottom-mounted or embedded structure, with core components such as guide rails, sliders, stators, and movers integrated inside the profile or on the top mounting surface. The reciprocating motion of the moving seat along the guide rail direction is achieved by a motor drive.

[0003] However, in some complex equipment with compact installation environments, especially in applications requiring side-mounted installation, there are adaptation difficulties. Other installation methods, such as directly connecting the guide rail to the profile by welding, may result in installation misalignment, which can further lead to lower accuracy of the linear module, leaving considerable room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by proposing a side-mounted linear module.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: a side-mounted linear module, comprising:

[0006] The profile has a mounting groove and two mounting steps on its side, with the mounting groove located between the two mounting steps.

[0007] The stator is located in the mounting slot and contacts the lower side of the mounting slot;

[0008] The slide rails are in the form of two rails, which are located on the two mounting steps and are in contact with the lower side of the mounting steps.

[0009] The movable base is provided with a mover and two sliders, the two sliders being slidably connected to the two slide rails respectively, and the mover corresponding to the position of the stator.

[0010] In the aforementioned side-mounted linear module, there are also two limiting seats, both of which are connected to the profile. The movable seat is located between the two limiting seats and can contact the limiting seats when it moves.

[0011] In the aforementioned side-mounted linear module, the profile is further provided with limiting grooves, and there are two limiting grooves. The two limiting seats are respectively located in the two limiting grooves, and the distribution direction of the limiting grooves is perpendicular to the distribution direction of the mounting groove and the two mounting steps.

[0012] In the aforementioned side-mounted linear module, a separator strip is also included. The two ends of the separator strip are respectively connected to the two limiting seats, and the movable seat is located between the profile and the separator strip.

[0013] In the aforementioned side-mounted linear module, a first screw is also included. The limiting seat is provided with a first threaded hole and a detachable adjusting block. The adjusting block is provided with a first waist hole. The first screw passes through the first waist hole and is connected to the first threaded hole. The length direction of the first waist hole is the same as the length direction of the slide rail.

[0014] In the aforementioned side-mounted linear module, a mounting edge and a second screw are also included. The adjusting block is also provided with a second threaded hole. The separating strip is located between the adjusting block and the mounting edge. The mounting edge is provided with a second connecting hole. The separating strip is provided with a third connecting hole. The second screw passes through the second connecting hole and the third connecting hole and is connected to the first threaded hole.

[0015] In the aforementioned side-mounted linear module, a sensor is also included. The sensor is connected to the profile, and the movable base is also provided with a sensing plate, which can sense the sensor.

[0016] In the aforementioned side-mounted linear module, a first bolt and a first nut are also included. The profile is further provided with a first connecting groove, and the sensor is provided with a fourth connecting hole. The head of the first bolt is located in the first connecting groove, and the tail of the first bolt passes through the fourth connecting hole and is connected to the first nut. The length direction of the first connecting groove is the same as the length direction of the slide rail.

[0017] In the aforementioned side-mounted linear module, the profile is further provided with a cable chain seat, the movable seat is provided with a cable chain piece, and the cable chain piece and the cable chain seat are connected by a cable chain.

[0018] In the aforementioned side-mounted linear module, a second bolt and a second nut are also included. The profile is further provided with a second connecting groove, and the drag chain seat is provided with a fifth connecting hole. The head of the second bolt is located in the second connecting groove, and the tail of the second bolt passes through the fifth connecting hole and is connected to the second nut. The length direction of the second connecting groove is the same as the length direction of the slide rail.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the stator and slide rail are positioned by the lower side of the pre-set installation step and the lower side of the installation groove of the profile, which plays a positioning and support role, thus overcoming the problem of installation misalignment and ensuring the accuracy of the linear module; the two limiting grooves set in the profile can respectively accommodate two limiting seats and position the limiting seats, thus ensuring the stroke accuracy of the linear module; the waist hole design allows adjustment along the slide rail direction, improving installation flexibility, realizing precise position adjustment of the limiting seats, adapting to different working conditions, and controlling the tension of the partition strip when the partition strip has a certain degree of flexibility. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the side-mounted linear module of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the side-mounted linear module of this utility model from another perspective.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part B.

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the side-mounted linear module of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the side-mounted linear module of this utility model from another perspective.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting seat of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the limiting seat of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the side-mounted linear module of this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram, 100 is the profile; 110 is the mounting groove; 120 is the mounting step; 130 is the limiting groove; 140 is the first connecting groove; 150 is the cable carrier seat; 151 is the fifth connecting hole; 160 is the second connecting groove; 200 is the stator; 300 is the slide rail; 400 is the moving seat; 410 is the mover; 420 is the slider; 430 is the sensor plate; 440 is the cable carrier plate; 500 is the limiting seat; 510 is the first threaded hole; 520 is the adjusting block; 521 is the first waist hole; 522 is the second threaded hole; 600 is the separator; 610 is the third connecting hole; 700 is the mounting edge; 710 is the second connecting hole; 800 is the sensor; 810 is the fourth connecting hole; 910 is the first screw; and 920 is the second screw. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0032] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0035] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0036] like Figures 1-9 As shown, a side-mounted linear module includes: a profile 100, a stator 200, a slide rail 300, and a movable base 400.

[0037] The profile 100 has a mounting groove 110 and two mounting steps 120 on its side, with the mounting groove 110 located between the two mounting steps 120.

[0038] The stator 200 is located in the mounting groove 110 and contacts the lower side of the mounting groove 110.

[0039] There are two slide rails 300, which are located on the two mounting steps 120 and are in contact with the lower side of the mounting steps 120.

[0040] The movable seat 400 is provided with a mover 410 and two sliders 420. The two sliders 420 are slidably connected to the two slide rails 300 respectively. The mover 410 corresponds to the position of the stator 200.

[0041] In this embodiment, the stator 200 and the slide rail 300 are positioned by the lower side of the mounting step 120 and the lower side of the mounting groove 110 of the profile 100, respectively, which plays a positioning and support role. Therefore, the problem of installation misalignment can be overcome and the accuracy of the linear module can be guaranteed.

[0042] like Figures 1-9 As shown, based on the above embodiment, it also includes a limiting seat 500. There are two limiting seats 500, and both limiting seats 500 are connected to the profile 100. The movable seat 400 is located between the two limiting seats 500, and the movable seat 400 can contact the limiting seats 500 when it moves.

[0043] In this embodiment, when the movable seat 400 moves in either direction, it can contact one of the limiting seats 500 and be restricted from continuing to move by the limiting seat 500, providing mechanical limit protection to prevent the movable seat 400 from exceeding the predetermined stroke range.

[0044] like Figures 1-9As shown, based on the above embodiment, the profile 100 is further provided with a limiting groove 130. There are two limiting grooves 130, and the two limiting seats 500 are respectively located in the two limiting grooves 130. The distribution direction of the limiting grooves 130 is perpendicular to the distribution direction of the mounting groove 110 and the two mounting steps 120.

[0045] In this embodiment, the two limiting grooves 130 provided on the profile 100 can respectively accommodate two limiting seats 500, and position the limiting seats 500, thus ensuring the stroke accuracy of the linear module.

[0046] like Figures 1-9 As shown, based on the above embodiment, it also includes a separator 600, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the two limiting seats 500, and the movable seat 400 is located between the profile 100 and the separator 600.

[0047] Specifically, the upper and lower sides of the movable base 400 extend with partition strips 600 to connect the components to be installed.

[0048] In this embodiment, the separator 600 can effectively prevent external dust and foreign objects from entering the module to a certain extent, thus playing a certain protective and aesthetic role.

[0049] like Figures 1-9 As shown, based on the above embodiment, it also includes a first screw 910. The limiting seat 500 is provided with a first threaded hole 510 and a detachable adjusting block 520. The adjusting block 520 is provided with a first waist hole 521. The first screw 910 passes through the first waist hole 521 and is connected to the first threaded hole 510. The length direction of the first waist hole 521 is the same as the length direction of the slide rail 300.

[0050] In this embodiment, the waist hole design allows for adjustment along the slide rail 300, improving installation flexibility, enabling precise position adjustment of the limit seat 500, adapting to different working conditions, and controlling the tension of the separator 600 while the separator 600 has a certain degree of flexibility.

[0051] like Figures 1-9 As shown, based on the above embodiment, it also includes a mounting edge 700 and a second screw 920. The adjusting block 520 is also provided with a second threaded hole 522. The separating band 600 is located between the adjusting block 520 and the mounting edge 700. The mounting edge 700 is provided with a second connecting hole 710. The separating band 600 is provided with a third connecting hole 610. The second screw 920 passes through the second connecting hole 710 and the third connecting hole 610 and is connected to the first threaded hole 510.

[0052] In this embodiment, the second screw 920 passes through the second connecting hole 710 and the third connecting hole 610 and connects to the first threaded hole 510, so as to realize the quick disassembly and assembly of the separator 600, facilitate on-site replacement and maintenance, and ensure the sealing between the separator 600 and the adjusting block 520.

[0053] like Figures 1-9 As shown, based on the above embodiment, a sensor 800 is also included. The sensor 800 is connected to the profile 100. The movable seat 400 is also provided with a sensing sheet 430, which can sense the sensor 800.

[0054] In this embodiment, the sensor 430 can sense the sensor 800 to realize real-time monitoring of the position of the moving seat 400, and can support the feedback closed loop of the automated control system through the circuit. It can be used for functions such as origin reset and limit position judgment to enhance the intelligence of the system.

[0055] like Figures 1-9 As shown, based on the above embodiment, it also includes a first bolt (not shown in the figure) and a first nut (not shown in the figure). The profile 100 is also provided with a first connecting groove 140, and the sensing plate 430 is provided with a fourth connecting hole 810. The head of the first bolt is located in the first connecting groove 140, and the tail of the first bolt passes through the fourth connecting hole 810 and is connected to the first nut. The length direction of the first connecting groove 140 is the same as the length direction of the slide rail 300.

[0056] In this embodiment, the head of the first bolt is located in the first connecting groove 140, and the tail of the first bolt passes through the fourth connecting hole 810 and is connected to the first nut. Therefore, the sensor 800 can be installed and its position adjusted, allowing the user to slide and adjust the position of the sensor 800 along the slide rail 300 as needed.

[0057] like Figures 1-9 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the profile 100 is further provided with a cable chain seat 150, the movable seat 400 is provided with a cable chain piece 440, and the cable chain piece 440 and the cable chain seat 150 are connected by a cable chain (not shown in the figure).

[0058] In this embodiment, the cable chain can guide flexible components such as cables and air pipes in an orderly manner, preventing cables from getting tangled or pulled, and extending their service life.

[0059] like Figures 1-9As shown, based on the above embodiment, it also includes a second bolt (not shown in the figure) and a second nut (not shown in the figure). The profile 100 is also provided with a second connecting groove 160, and the drag chain seat 150 is provided with a fifth connecting hole 151. The head of the second bolt is located in the second connecting groove 160, and the tail of the second bolt passes through the fifth connecting hole 151 and is connected to the second nut. The length direction of the second connecting groove 160 is the same as the length direction of the slide rail 300.

[0060] In this embodiment, the head of the second bolt is located in the second connecting groove 160, and the tail of the second bolt passes through the fifth connecting hole 151 and is connected to the second nut. Therefore, the installation and position adjustment of the cable carrier seat 150 can be realized, allowing the user to slide and adjust the position of the cable carrier seat 150 along the slide rail 300 as needed.

Claims

1. A side-mounted linear module, characterized in that, include: The profile has a mounting groove and two mounting steps on its side, with the mounting groove located between the two mounting steps. The stator is located in the mounting slot and contacts the lower side of the mounting slot; The slide rails are in the form of two rails, which are located on the two mounting steps and are in contact with the lower side of the mounting steps. The movable base is provided with a mover and two sliders, the two sliders being slidably connected to the two slide rails respectively, and the mover corresponding to the position of the stator.

2. The side-mounted linear module as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes two limiting seats, both of which are connected to the profile. The movable seat is located between the two limiting seats and can contact the limiting seats when it moves.

3. A side-mounted linear module as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The profile is also provided with limiting grooves, and there are two limiting grooves. The two limiting seats are respectively located in the two limiting grooves. The distribution direction of the limiting grooves is perpendicular to the distribution direction of the mounting groove and the two mounting steps.

4. A side-mounted linear module as described in claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a separator strip, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the two limiting seats, and the movable seat is located between the profile and the separator strip.

5. A side-mounted linear module as described in claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a first screw, the limiting seat is provided with a first threaded hole and a detachable adjusting block, the adjusting block is provided with a first waist hole, the first screw passes through the first waist hole and is connected to the first threaded hole, and the length direction of the first waist hole is the same as the length direction of the slide rail.

6. A side-mounted linear module as described in claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting edge and a second screw. The adjusting block is also provided with a second threaded hole. The separating strip is located between the adjusting block and the mounting edge. The mounting edge is provided with a second connecting hole. The separating strip is provided with a third connecting hole. The second screw passes through the second connecting hole and the third connecting hole and connects with the first threaded hole.

7. A side-mounted linear module as described in claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a sensor connected to the profile, and the movable base is also provided with a sensing plate that can sense the sensor.

8. A side-mounted linear module as described in claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a first bolt and a first nut. The profile is also provided with a first connecting groove. The sensor is provided with a fourth connecting hole. The head of the first bolt is located in the first connecting groove. The tail of the first bolt passes through the fourth connecting hole and is connected to the first nut. The length direction of the first connecting groove is the same as the length direction of the slide rail.

9. A side-mounted linear module as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The profile is also provided with a cable chain seat, and the movable seat is provided with a cable chain piece, which is connected to the cable chain seat by a cable chain.

10. A side-mounted linear module as described in claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a second bolt and a second nut. The profile is also provided with a second connecting groove. The drag chain seat is provided with a fifth connecting hole. The head of the second bolt is located in the second connecting groove. The tail of the second bolt passes through the fifth connecting hole and is connected to the second nut. The length direction of the second connecting groove is the same as the length direction of the slide rail.