Self-lubricating seal and guard for motorcycle shift drum
By employing a multi-layered sealing structure and labyrinthine lubrication channel design, combined with a high-strength protective cover, the sealing and lubrication problems of the motorcycle gear drum under frequent gear changes and external environments are solved. This achieves uniform lubricant supply and improved sealing performance, extending the service life of the gear drum.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING ZHAOJI TECH UPGRADING & DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Motorcycle gear shift drums are prone to wear and deformation due to frequent gear shifting operations and external environmental influences. Their sealing performance deteriorates, allowing dust and moisture to enter and cause wear on internal parts. Insufficient lubrication also reduces their service life.
It adopts a multi-layer sealing structure and labyrinth lubrication channel design, combined with a high-strength protective cover, to ensure uniform supply of lubricating oil and sealing performance, and to prevent external contaminants from entering.
It improves the sealing performance and service life of the transmission drum, reduces lubricant leakage and friction, extends equipment life, and reduces energy consumption.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of motorcycle gear shift drum sealing and protection technology, specifically a self-lubricating motorcycle gear shift drum sealing and protection device. Background Technology
[0002] The motorcycle shift drum is a crucial component of the motorcycle's transmission system, primarily used to enable gear changes. It's a transmission device installed between the motorcycle engine and the drive wheels, adjusting the engine's power output by changing the meshing position of the gears, thereby achieving different speeds and torque outputs. It typically works in conjunction with components such as the clutch and gearbox to facilitate gear shifting. During use, due to frequent gear changes, the shift drum is prone to deterioration in sealing performance and lubricant leakage, thus affecting its normal operation and reducing its lifespan.
[0003] Traditional motorcycle gearshift drum seals are prone to wear, deformation, and even aging due to frequent gear changes and environmental factors. More seriously, dust, impurities, and moisture can enter the gearshift drum through poorly sealed areas. These impurities mix with the lubricating oil, further accelerating wear on internal parts and reducing the drum's performance and lifespan. Secondly, insufficient lubrication is a major drawback of existing seals and protective devices. Current lubrication systems are often poorly designed, resulting in uneven and unstable lubricant supply. During high-speed operation of the gearshift drum, the demand for lubricating oil at various friction points is significant, but existing lubrication systems cannot deliver lubricating oil to these areas in a timely and effective manner. Therefore, self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum seals and protective devices are needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the issues that traditional motorcycle gearshift drum sealing devices are prone to wear, deformation, and even aging due to frequent gear shifting and environmental factors, this invention aims to provide a self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device to solve the problems mentioned in the background. More seriously, external dust, impurities, and moisture can enter the gearshift drum through poorly sealed areas. These impurities mix with the lubricating oil, further accelerating the wear of internal parts and reducing the gearshift drum's performance and lifespan. Secondly, insufficient lubrication is a major deficiency in existing sealing and protection devices. Existing lubrication systems are often poorly designed, resulting in uneven and unstable lubricating oil supply. During the high-speed operation of the gearshift drum, the friction points require a large amount of lubricating oil, but existing lubrication systems cannot deliver lubricating oil to these points in a timely and effective manner.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device includes a main body, a protective lubrication component is provided on the top of the main body, and a sealing component is fixedly connected to the side of the protective lubrication component.
[0007] The protective lubrication assembly includes a protective cover, inside which a transmission drum body is installed. Inside the transmission drum body, an oil reservoir is provided, and inside the oil reservoir, a lubrication channel is fixedly connected.
[0008] The sealing assembly includes a tube seat, an inner sealing ring is provided inside the tube seat, an intermediate sealing layer is provided on the side of the inner sealing ring, and an outer sealing ring is provided on the side of the intermediate sealing layer.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lubrication channel adopts a labyrinth design, and multiple lubrication channels are provided.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner sealing ring, the intermediate sealing layer and the outer sealing ring are all made of flexible rubber.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the inner sealing ring and the outer sealing ring are provided with micro-grooves, and there are several micro-grooves.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the protective cover is fixedly connected to a base, and the protective cover is made of high-strength steel.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the base is provided with threaded rods inside, and there are four threaded rods.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the main body includes a base frame, and the base frame is made of aluminum alloy.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an extension plate is fixedly connected to the side of the base frame, and four extension plates are provided.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] 1. This utility model adopts a multi-layer sealing structure, including an outer sealing ring, an inner sealing ring, and an intermediate sealing layer. Microgrooves are provided on the inner and outer sealing rings to store lubricating oil, reduce friction, and improve seal life. The lubricating oil stored in the oil reservoir is evenly delivered to various friction points of the transmission drum through lubrication channels. The lubrication channels adopt a labyrinth design, which effectively prevents lubricating oil leakage while ensuring a continuous supply of lubricating oil, improving the sealing performance of the transmission drum. This effectively prevents lubricating oil leakage, reduces environmental pollution, and the self-lubricating system continuously provides lubricating oil, reducing friction, lowering energy consumption, and extending the service life of the transmission drum.
[0018] 2. In this utility model, by using a protective cover on the outside of the gear shift drum, and the protective cover being made of high-strength steel, it can effectively prevent external dust, impurities and moisture from entering the inside of the gear shift drum. The protective cover can effectively protect the internal structure of the gear shift drum, prevent external factors from damaging the gear shift drum, and improve its reliability and stability. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing component structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation and disassembly structure of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 101. Base frame; 102. Extension plate; 2. Protective lubrication assembly; 201. Protective cover; 202. Gearbox body; 203. Oil reservoir; 204. Lubrication channel; 205. Base; 206. Threaded rod; 3. Sealing assembly; 301. Pipe seat; 302. Inner sealing ring; 303. Intermediate sealing layer; 304. Outer sealing ring; 305. Micro-groove. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] For examples, please refer to Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:
[0026] A self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device includes a main body 1, a protective lubrication component 2 is provided on the top of the main body 1, and a sealing component 3 is fixedly connected to the side of the protective lubrication component 2.
[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the protective lubrication assembly 2 includes a protective cover 201, inside which a transmission drum body 202 is installed. Inside the transmission drum body 202, an oil reservoir 203 is provided, and a lubrication channel 204 is fixedly connected inside the oil reservoir 203. The sealing assembly 3 includes a pipe seat 301, inside which an inner sealing ring 302 is provided. An intermediate sealing layer 303 is provided on the side of the inner sealing ring 302, and an outer sealing ring 304 is provided on the side of the intermediate sealing layer 303. A multi-layer sealing structure is adopted, including an outer sealing ring 304, an inner sealing ring 302, and an intermediate sealing layer 303. The inner sealing ring 302 and the outer sealing ring 304 are provided with micro-grooves 305 to store lubricating oil, reduce friction, and improve the sealing life. The lubricating oil stored in the oil storage chamber 203 is evenly delivered to various friction parts of the transmission drum through the lubrication channel 204. The lubrication channel 204 adopts a labyrinth design, which can effectively prevent lubricating oil leakage and ensure a continuous supply of lubricating oil, improve the sealing performance of the transmission drum, effectively prevent lubricating oil leakage, reduce environmental pollution, and the self-lubricating system can continuously provide lubricating oil, reduce friction, reduce energy consumption, and extend the service life of the transmission drum.
[0028] The lubrication channel 204 adopts a labyrinth design and has multiple channels. The inner sealing ring 302, the intermediate sealing layer 303, and the outer sealing ring 304 are all made of flexible rubber. The inner sealing ring 302 and the outer sealing ring 304 are all provided with micro-grooves 305. Several micro-grooves 305 are provided. A protective cover 201 is provided on the outside of the transmission drum. The protective cover 201 is made of high-strength steel and can effectively prevent external dust, impurities, and moisture from entering the transmission drum. The protective cover 201 can effectively protect the internal structure of the transmission drum, prevent external factors from damaging the transmission drum, and improve its reliability and stability.
[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a base 205 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover 201. The protective cover 201 is made of high-strength steel. Threaded rods 206 are provided inside the base 205. There are four threaded rods 206. The main body 1 includes a base frame 101, which is made of aluminum alloy. Extension plates 102 are fixedly connected to the side of the base frame 101. There are four extension plates 102. By using the fixed connection between the protective cover 201 and the base 205, and with the threaded rods 206 inside the base 205 extending into the base frame 101 and threadedly connected to the base frame 101, the protective cover 201 can be easily disassembled, thereby facilitating maintenance and replacement of the transmission drum body 202.
[0030] The working process of this utility model is as follows: When the self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device designed in this scheme is in operation, the inner sealing ring 302, the intermediate sealing layer 303, and the outer sealing ring 304 are installed inside the tube seat 301 to ensure a tight fit with the gearshift drum. An intermediate sealing layer 303 is installed between the outer sealing ring 304 and the inner sealing ring 302, and its thickness is adjusted to ensure a tight fit with the sealing rings. An oil reservoir 203 is machined inside the gearshift drum. The volume of the oil reservoir 203 is designed according to the size of the gearshift drum and the amount of lubricating oil used. A lubrication channel 204 is machined inside the gearshift drum. The lubrication channel 204 adopts a labyrinth design to ensure the lubricating oil... The lubricating oil is evenly delivered to all friction points. It is injected into the oil reservoir 203 and then delivered to all friction points of the transmission drum via the lubrication channel 204. The protective cover 201 is installed outside the transmission drum body 202 to effectively prevent external dust, impurities, and moisture from entering the transmission drum. The wear of the sealing ring is checked regularly; if severe wear is found, it should be replaced promptly. The quantity and quality of the lubricating oil are checked regularly; if insufficient or deteriorated, it should be replenished or replaced promptly. The sealing performance of the protective cover 201 is checked regularly; if damaged or not properly sealed, it should be repaired or replaced promptly.
[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The top of the main body (1) is provided with a protective lubrication assembly (2), and a sealing assembly (3) is fixedly connected to the side of the protective lubrication assembly (2); The protective lubrication assembly (2) includes a protective cover (201), inside which a gear drum body (202) is installed, inside which an oil storage chamber (203) is provided, and inside which a lubrication channel (204) is fixedly connected; The sealing assembly (3) includes a tube seat (301), an inner sealing ring (302) is provided inside the tube seat (301), an intermediate sealing layer (303) is provided on the side of the inner sealing ring (302), and an outer sealing ring (304) is provided on the side of the intermediate sealing layer (303).
2. The self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lubrication channel (204) adopts a labyrinth design, and multiple lubrication channels (204) are provided.
3. The self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner sealing ring (302), the intermediate sealing layer (303), and the outer sealing ring (304) are all made of flexible rubber.
4. The self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the inner sealing ring (302) and the outer sealing ring (304) have micro-grooves (305) inside, and there are several micro-grooves (305).
5. The self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the protective cover (201) is fixedly connected to a base (205), and the protective cover (201) is made of high-strength steel.
6. The self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base (205) is provided with threaded rods (206) inside, and there are four threaded rods (206).
7. The self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) includes a base frame (101), which is made of aluminum alloy.
8. The self-lubricating motorcycle gearshift drum sealing and protection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base frame (101) is fixedly connected to the side of an extension plate (102), and four extension plates (102) are provided.