Truck flange arrangement

By using a rigid flange connection and a keyway design, the problem of vibration and noise in truck driveshafts under high-speed rotation or high torque is solved, achieving high torque transmission and stable connection of the driveshaft, which is suitable for high-power engines and heavy-duty vehicles.

CN224301254UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29QINGDAO KAIRIT PRECISION MASCH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO KAIRIT PRECISION MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-20
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Existing truck driveshaft connection devices are prone to vibration and noise when rotating at high speeds or subjected to large torques, which reduces driving comfort and accelerates wear. This is mainly because non-rigid connections cannot form a tight metal contact surface, resulting in small gaps or elastic deformation.

Method used

A rigid flange connection is adopted, and flange one and flange two are fixedly connected by bolt assembly. A connecting key and keyway are set in the bushing to share the torsional force and improve the connection rigidity and stability of the drive shaft.

Benefits of technology

It effectively transmits high torque, avoids slippage or elastic deformation, improves the stability of drive shaft connections, and is suitable for high-power engines and heavy-duty vehicles, reducing the risk of screw deformation or breakage.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a truck flange device, include: axle sleeve, the outside of axle sleeve is provided with the connecting mechanism for connecting two transmission shafts, the inside of axle sleeve is provided with transmission shaft, compared with prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effect: through setting connecting mechanism and bolt assembly, flange plate one is rigidly connected with flange plate two, can effectively transmit high torque, avoid the skidding or elastic deformation that flexible coupling can exist, is suitable for high -power engine or heavy -duty vehicle, through setting connecting key, keyway and screw transmission shaft and axle sleeve are connected fixed, and the cooperation of connecting key and keyway shares torsional force, and the screw mainly plays axial fixed role, avoids the deformation or fracture of screw because of shearing stress, improves the stability that transmission shaft and axle sleeve are connected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of truck flanges, and specifically relates to a truck flange device. Background Technology

[0002] Truck driveshaft connection devices are key mechanical components used to connect driveshafts to gearboxes, drive axles, or other transmission components. Their main function is to efficiently transmit torque and accommodate certain axial, radial, or angular deviations to ensure smooth power transmission. These devices typically use spline sliding connections, flexible couplings, or clamp-type fixation. However, spline connections, flexible couplings, or clamp-type connections have significant drawbacks in practical applications. These drawbacks mainly stem from limitations in their structural design and working principles, leading to vibration and noise in the transmission system when rotating at high speeds or under high torque. This vibration not only reduces driving comfort but may also trigger resonance in other components, accelerating wear on the transmission system. The root cause is that non-rigid connections cannot create a tight metal-to-metal contact surface between the connecting shafts, resulting in small gaps or elastic deformation at the connection points. Therefore, we aim to design a truck flange device to solve this problem. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a truck flange device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a truck flange device, comprising: a bushing, wherein a connecting mechanism for connecting two drive shafts is provided on the outer side of the bushing, and a drive shaft is provided inside the bushing;

[0005] The connecting mechanism includes a first flange and a second flange, both of which have through holes. After the first flange and the second flange are fitted together, they are fixedly connected by a bolt assembly. By setting up the connecting mechanism and the bolt assembly, the first flange and the second flange are rigidly connected, which can effectively transmit high torque and avoid slippage or elastic deformation that may occur in flexible couplings. It is suitable for high-power engines or heavy-duty vehicles.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the bolt assembly includes a screw rod that is movably sleeved inside a through hole, and a nut is threaded onto the outer side of the screw rod. The bolt connection improves the connection rigidity between the drive shafts.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, an anti-loosening washer is movably sleeved on the outer side of the screw, and the left side surface of the anti-loosening washer is in contact with the flange.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the anti-loosening washer is a nylon insert washer used to increase the frictional resistance of the nut contact surface to prevent the nut from loosening, especially in dynamic environments such as automobiles that are subjected to high-frequency vibration, impact loads and temperature changes.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the bushing has a keyway inside and a connecting hole. A connecting screw is movably fitted inside the connecting hole of the bushing. The connecting screw connects the drive shaft to the bushing, preventing axial displacement of the connecting shaft.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the number of keyways is several sets to reduce the shear force borne by the connecting screws.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a connecting key is integrally fixedly connected to the outer side of the drive shaft. The connecting key is slidably fitted into the inner side of the keyway. The cooperation between the connecting key and the keyway shares the torsional force. The screw mainly plays the role of axial fixation, preventing the screw from deforming or breaking due to shear stress.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the drive shaft is provided with an internal threaded connection hole, and a connecting screw is screwed into the internal threaded connection hole.

[0013] After adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. By setting up a connection mechanism and bolt assembly, flange one and flange two are rigidly connected, which can effectively transmit high torque and avoid slippage or elastic deformation that may occur in flexible couplings. It is suitable for high-power engines or heavy-duty vehicles.

[0015] 2. The drive shaft and bushing are connected and fixed by setting connecting keys, keyways and screws. The cooperation of the connecting keys and keyways shares the torsional force, and the screws mainly play the role of axial fixation, avoiding deformation or breakage of the screws due to shear stress, thus improving the stability of the connection between the drive shaft and bushing. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of a truck flange device according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2This is a partial three-dimensional view of a truck flange device according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a truck flange device according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the drive shaft of a truck flange device according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the bolt assembly of a truck flange device according to the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram, 1-shoulder sleeve, 2-connecting mechanism, 3-drive shaft;

[0023] 11-Keyway, 12-Connecting hole, 13-Connecting screw;

[0024] 21-Flange 1, 22-Flange 2, 23-Through Hole, 24-Bolt Assembly, 241-Threaded Rod, 242-Nut, 243-Anti-loosening Washer;

[0025] 31-Connecting key, 32-Internal threaded connecting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-4 As the first embodiment of this utility model:

[0028] A truck flange device includes: a bushing 1, a connecting mechanism 2 for connecting two drive shafts 3 is provided on the outer side of the bushing 1, and a drive shaft 3 is provided inside the bushing 1;

[0029] The connecting mechanism 2 includes a first flange 21 and a second flange 22. Both the first flange 21 and the second flange 22 are provided with through holes 23. After the first flange 21 and the second flange 22 are fitted together, they are fixedly connected by bolt assembly 24. By setting the connecting mechanism 2 and the bolt assembly 24, the first flange 21 and the second flange 22 are rigidly connected, which can effectively transmit high torque and avoid slippage or elastic deformation that may exist in flexible couplings. It is suitable for high-power engines or heavy-duty vehicles.

[0030] The bolt assembly 24 includes a screw 241, which is movably sleeved inside the through hole 23. A nut 242 is screwed onto the outside of the screw 241 by threads. The bolt connection improves the connection rigidity between the drive shafts 3.

[0031] An anti-loosening washer 243 is movably sleeved on the outer side of the screw 241, and the left side surface of the anti-loosening washer 243 is in contact with the flange 22.

[0032] Anti-loosening washer 243 is a nylon insert washer used to increase the frictional resistance of the contact surface of nut 242 to prevent nut 242 from loosening, especially in dynamic environments such as automobiles that are subjected to high-frequency vibration, impact loads, and temperature changes.

[0033] Specifically, when it is necessary to connect the two drive shafts 3, firstly, insert the two drive shafts 3 into the bushings 1 of flange 1 21 and flange 2 22 respectively. Then, pass the screw 241 through the through hole 23 of flange 1 21 and flange 2 22. Next, put the anti-loosening washer on the outside of the screw 241. Finally, screw on the nut 242 and press it to tighten the anti-loosening washer 243. The anti-loosening washer is a nylon insert washer used to increase the frictional resistance of the contact surface of the nut 242 to prevent the nut 242 from loosening, especially in the dynamic environment of automobiles that are subjected to high-frequency vibration, impact load and temperature changes, so as to improve the connection stability of the two drive shafts 3.

[0034] Please see Figures 1-3 As a second embodiment of this utility model:

[0035] The bushing 1 has a keyway 11 inside and a connecting hole 12 on it. A connecting screw 13 is movably fitted inside the connecting hole 12 of the bushing 1. The connecting screw 13 connects the drive shaft 3 to the bushing 1, preventing axial displacement of the connecting shaft.

[0036] The number of keyways 11 is several sets to reduce the shear force borne by the connecting screws 13.

[0037] The outer side of the drive shaft 3 is integrally fixedly connected with a connecting key 31, which is slidably fitted into the inner side of the keyway 11. The cooperation between the connecting key 31 and the keyway 11 shares the torsional force. The screw mainly plays the role of axial fixation, preventing the screw from deforming or breaking due to shear stress.

[0038] The drive shaft 3 has an internal threaded connection hole 32, and a connecting screw 13 is screwed into the internal threaded connection hole 32.

[0039] Based on the above embodiments, further specifically, when the two drive shafts 3 are respectively inserted into the bushings 1 of flange 1 21 and flange 22, the connecting key 31 and the keyway 11 are engaged simultaneously. Then, the connecting screw 13 is screwed into the internal threaded connecting hole 32 of the drive shaft 3 to complete the axial fixation of the drive shaft 3. The engagement of the connecting key 31 and the keyway 11 shares the torsional force, and the screw mainly plays the role of axial fixation, avoiding deformation or breakage of the screw due to shear stress, and improving the stability of the connection between the drive shaft 3 and the bushing 1.

[0040] 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 truck flange device, comprising: A bushing (1), characterized in that a connecting mechanism (2) for connecting two transmission shafts (3) is provided on the outer side of the bushing (1), and a transmission shaft (3) is provided inside the bushing (1). The connecting mechanism (2) includes a first flange (21) and a second flange (22). Both the first flange (21) and the second flange (22) are provided with through holes (23). After the first flange (21) and the second flange (22) are fitted together, they are fixedly connected by bolt assembly (24).

2. A truck flange device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bolt assembly (24) includes a screw (241) which is movably sleeved inside the through hole (23), and a nut (242) is screwed onto the outside of the screw (241) by threads.

3. A truck flange device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The outer side of the screw (241) is movably fitted with an anti-loosening washer (243), and the left side surface of the anti-loosening washer (243) is in contact with the flange (22).

4. A truck flange device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The anti-loosening washer (243) is a nylon insert washer used to increase the frictional resistance of the contact surface of the nut (242).

5. A truck flange device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bushing (1) has a keyway (11) inside and a connecting hole (12) on it. A connecting screw (13) is movably fitted inside the connecting hole (12) of the bushing (1).

6. A truck flange device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The number of keyways (11) is several sets to reduce the shear force borne by the connecting screws (13).

7. A truck flange device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the drive shaft (3) is integrally fixedly connected with a connecting key (31), which slides into the inner side of the keyway (11).

8. A truck flange device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The drive shaft (3) has an internal threaded connection hole (32), and a connecting screw (13) is screwed into the internal threaded connection hole (32) by thread.