A torque sensor bracket for a thickener
By designing a support structure with sliding connection and toothed snap-fit, the problem of unstable installation of torque sensor in thickener was solved, and stable installation of torque sensor and stable operation of equipment were achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BINZHOU BEIHAI XINHE NEW MATERIAL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The torque sensor mounting bracket of the existing thickener is unstable, which makes the equipment prone to tripping when the torque fluctuates, thus failing to meet the usage requirements.
A support structure including a first bracket, a second bracket, a toothed groove, and a toothed row is designed. The height is adjusted by sliding connection and toothed groove snap-fit, and fixed by connecting bolts and nuts to ensure stable installation of the torque sensor.
Stable installation of the torque sensor was achieved, adapting to different height requirements and improving the stability and ease of installation of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of torque sensor installation and technology, specifically a torque sensor bracket for a sedimentation thickener. Background Technology
[0002] A sedimentation thickener is a solid-liquid separation device based on the principle of gravity sedimentation. It is widely used in mining, metallurgy, chemical, and environmental protection fields for concentrating slurry, dewatering, clarifying liquids, or treating industrial wastewater. Solid particles suspended in the liquid settle under gravity, forming a high-concentration precipitate and clarified liquid. A torque sensor is a precision measuring instrument used to measure the torsional torque on various rotating or non-rotating mechanical parts. It converts the physical change in torque into a precise electrical signal and is widely used in industry, automotive, aerospace, energy, medical, and other fields.
[0003] In order to prevent equipment shutdown due to torque fluctuations during the settling process of existing thickeners, a torque sensor is added. The torque sensor requires a specific bracket for installation. The original bracket cannot properly install the torque sensor, which reduces the stability of the torque sensor and fails to meet the usage requirements. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a torque sensor bracket for a sedimentation thickener, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that when existing thickeners are performing sedimentation work, in order to prevent equipment shutdown due to torque fluctuations, an additional torque sensor is added. The torque sensor requires a specific bracket for installation, and the original bracket cannot properly install the torque sensor, reducing the stability of the torque sensor and failing to meet the usage requirements.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sedimentation thickener torque sensor bracket, comprising a thickener body and a first bracket, wherein the first bracket has a first mounting cavity inside, and a second bracket is disposed inside the first mounting cavity, and the second bracket is slidably connected to the first bracket; a toothed groove is disposed on the side wall of the second bracket, and a groove is disposed on the inner wall of the first mounting cavity; a toothed row is disposed inside the groove, and the toothed row is slidably connected to the first bracket; the toothed row is correspondingly disposed to the toothed groove, and the toothed row is engaged with the second bracket; a first connecting bolt is disposed on one side of the first bracket, and the first connecting bolt is threadedly connected to the first bracket; one end of the first connecting bolt is rotatably connected to the toothed row; a second mounting cavity is disposed at the upper end of the second bracket; a mounting plate is disposed above the second bracket; a connecting block is disposed below the mounting plate, and the connecting block is integral with the mounting plate; the connecting block is correspondingly disposed to the second mounting cavity, and the connecting block is inserted into the second bracket.
[0006] Preferably, the mounting plate has a first connection hole at each of its four corners, and a rubber pad is provided at the upper end of the mounting plate, with the rubber pad being in close contact with the mounting plate.
[0007] Preferably, the second bracket is provided with a first through hole, and there are two first through holes, which are connected to the second mounting cavity. The side wall of the connecting block is provided with a second connecting hole, and there are two second connecting holes. A second connecting bolt is provided on one side of the first through hole, and the second connecting bolt is slidably connected to the second bracket. The second connecting bolt is corresponding to the second connecting hole, and the second connecting bolt is threadedly connected to the connecting block.
[0008] Preferably, the second bracket has two roller grooves on its side wall, and the two roller grooves are located on both sides of the second bracket. The inner wall of the first mounting cavity is provided with a ball bearing, one end of which extends into the inside of the roller groove, and the ball bearing is in rolling connection with the first bracket and the second bracket.
[0009] Preferably, the first bracket is provided with a second through hole, and there are two second through holes. A connecting screw is provided on one side of the thickener body, and there are two connecting screws. The connecting screws are fixedly connected to the thickener body. The connecting screws are corresponding to the second through holes and are slidably connected to the first bracket. A first nut is provided on the outside of the connecting screws, and the first nut is threadedly connected to the connecting screws.
[0010] Preferably, a second nut is provided on one side of the first nut, and the second nut is threadedly connected to the connecting screw, with the second nut fitting against the first nut.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] 1. The utility model device is provided with a first bracket, a first connecting bolt, a first mounting cavity, a second bracket, a toothed groove and a toothed row. The second bracket is slidably connected to the first bracket to form a support body. The height of the support body can be changed by adjusting the height of the second bracket. Rotating the first connecting bolt drives the toothed row to extend and retract, inserting the toothed row into the toothed groove to connect with the second bracket and limit the second bracket. It can meet the different height installation requirements of the torque sensor.
[0013] 2. The utility model device is provided with a mounting plate, a second connecting bolt, a connecting block, a second connecting hole, a first through hole and a second mounting cavity. The connecting block is inserted into the second mounting cavity, and the second connecting bolt passes through the first through hole and is screwed into the second connecting hole to limit the connection block inserted into the second mounting cavity. The mounting plate is connected to the second bracket, which facilitates the disassembly and replacement of the mounting plate and can better install torque sensors of different specifications.
[0014] 3. The utility model device is provided with a connecting screw, a first nut, a second nut and a second through hole. The connecting screw passes through the second through hole. First, the first nut is connected to the connecting screw, and then the second nut is connected to the connecting screw. The second nut limits the first nut and fixes the first bracket to the thickening machine body. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram showing the connection between the mounting plate and the second bracket of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the first support and the denser body of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the second bracket and the first bracket of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing the connection between the second bracket and the first bracket of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Dense body; 2. First bracket; 3. First connecting bolt; 4. Connecting screw; 5. First mounting cavity; 6. Second bracket; 7. Gear groove; 8. Mounting plate; 9. First connecting hole; 10. Rubber pad; 11. Second connecting bolt; 12. Connecting block; 13. Second connecting hole; 14. First through hole; 15. Second mounting cavity; 16. First nut; 17. Second nut; 18. Second through hole; 19. Groove; 20. Gear row; 21. Roller groove; 22. Ball bearing. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0022] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides an embodiment of a sedimentation thickener torque sensor bracket, comprising a thickener body 1 and a first bracket 2. The first bracket 2 has a first mounting cavity 5 inside, and a second bracket 6 is disposed inside the first mounting cavity 5, with the second bracket 6 slidably connected to the first bracket 2. The side wall of the second bracket 6 has a toothed groove 7, and the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 5 has a recess 19. A toothed row 20 is disposed inside the recess 19, and the toothed row 20 is slidably connected to the first bracket 2, with the toothed row 20 corresponding to the toothed groove 7. The first bracket 2 is configured such that the toothed rack 20 is engaged with the second bracket 6. A first connecting bolt 3 is provided on one side of the first bracket 2 and is threadedly connected to the first bracket 2. One end of the first connecting bolt 3 is rotatably connected to the toothed rack 20. A second mounting cavity 15 is provided at the upper end of the second bracket 6. A mounting plate 8 is provided above the second bracket 6. A connecting block 12 is provided below the mounting plate 8 and is integrated with the mounting plate 8. The connecting block 12 is correspondingly provided with the second mounting cavity 15 and is inserted into the second bracket 6.
[0023] In use: Select a mounting plate 8 that matches the torque sensor, align the connecting block 12 with the second mounting cavity 15 and insert it. Connect the mounting plate 8 to the second bracket 6, install the torque sensor on the mounting plate 8, and the second bracket 6 is slidably connected to the first bracket 2 to form a support body. Adjust the second bracket 6 according to the installation height of the torque sensor. After the second bracket 6 is adjusted, rotate the first connecting bolt 3 to drive the toothed rack 20 to extend and retract, insert the toothed rack 20 into the toothed groove 7 and connect it to the second bracket 6.
[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The mounting plate 8 has four corners with first connecting holes 9. A rubber pad 10 is placed on the upper end of the mounting plate 8 and fits snugly against it. The second bracket 6 has two first through holes 14 that communicate with the second mounting cavity 15. The side wall of the connecting block 12 has two second connecting holes 13. A second connecting bolt 11 is placed on one side of the first through hole 14 and slides through the second bracket 6. The second connecting bolt 11 corresponds to the second connecting hole 13 and is threadedly connected to the connecting block 12. A screw is used to fix the torque sensor onto the mounting plate 8 using the first connecting hole 9. The rubber pad 10 protects the fixed torque sensor. The second connecting bolt 11 passes through the first through hole 14 and screws into the second connecting hole 13, limiting the position of the connecting block 12 inserted into the second mounting cavity 15, ensuring a secure connection between the mounting plate 8 and the second bracket 6.
[0025] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 5The second bracket 6 has two roller grooves 21 on its side wall, and the two roller grooves 21 are located on both sides of the second bracket 6. The inner wall of the first mounting cavity 5 is provided with a ball bearing 22, one end of which extends into the inside of the roller groove 21. The ball bearing 22 is in rolling connection with the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 6. The ball bearing 22 rolls along the roller groove 21 as the second bracket 6 rises and falls, which can guide the second bracket 6 as it rises and falls, and also reduce the resistance of the second bracket 6 as it rises and falls.
[0026] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The first bracket 2 is provided with two second through holes 18. A connecting screw 4 is provided on one side of the thickener body 1. There are two connecting screws 4, and the connecting screws 4 are fixedly connected to the thickener body 1. The connecting screws 4 are corresponding to the second through holes 18, and the connecting screws 4 are slidably connected to the first bracket 2. A first nut 16 is provided on the outside of the connecting screw 4, and the first nut 16 is threadedly connected to the connecting screw 4. A second nut 17 is provided on one side of the first nut 16, and the second nut 17 is threadedly connected to the connecting screw 4. The second nut 17 fits against the first nut 16. The connecting screw 4 passes through the second through hole 18. First, the first nut 16 is connected to the connecting screw 4, and then the second nut 17 is connected to the connecting screw 4. The second nut 17 limits the first nut 16, thus fixing the first bracket 2 to the thickener body 1.
[0027] Working principle: Select a mounting plate 8 that matches the torque sensor, align the connecting block 12 with the second mounting cavity 15 and insert it. The second connecting bolt 11 passes through the first through hole 14 and is screwed into the second connecting hole 13 to limit the connection block 12 inserted into the second mounting cavity 15. Connect the mounting plate 8 to the second bracket 6. The connecting screw 4 passes through the second through hole 18. First connect the first nut 16 to the connecting screw 4, and then connect the second nut 17 to the connecting screw 4 to fix the first bracket 2 to the thickener body 1. Adjust the height of the second bracket 6 according to the installation height of the torque sensor. After the second bracket 6 is adjusted, rotate the first connecting bolt 3 to drive the toothed rack 20 to extend and retract. Insert the toothed rack 20 into the toothed groove 7 and connect it to the second bracket 6. Use screws to fix the torque sensor onto the mounting plate 8 in the first connecting hole 9.
[0028] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.
[0029] 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 torque sensor bracket for a sedimentation thickener, comprising a thickener body (1) and a first bracket (2), characterized in that: The first bracket (2) has a first mounting cavity (5) inside, and a second bracket (6) is provided inside the first mounting cavity (5). The second bracket (6) is slidably connected to the first bracket (2). The side wall of the second bracket (6) is provided with a toothed groove (7). The inner wall of the first mounting cavity (5) is provided with a groove (19). The groove (19) is provided with a toothed row (20) inside, and the toothed row (20) is slidably connected to the first bracket (2). The toothed row (20) is correspondingly provided with the toothed groove (7), and the toothed row (20) is engaged with the second bracket (6). A first connecting bolt (3) is provided on one side of the frame (2), and the first connecting bolt (3) is threadedly connected to the first bracket (2). One end of the first connecting bolt (3) is rotatably connected to the toothed rack (20). A second mounting cavity (15) is provided at the upper end of the second bracket (6). A mounting plate (8) is provided above the second bracket (6). A connecting block (12) is provided below the mounting plate (8). The connecting block (12) and the mounting plate (8) are integrated. The connecting block (12) is correspondingly provided to the second mounting cavity (15), and the connecting block (12) is inserted into the second bracket (6).
2. The sedimentation thickener torque sensor bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (8) is provided with a first connection hole (9) at each of its four corners. A rubber pad (10) is provided at the upper end of the mounting plate (8), and the rubber pad (10) is attached to the mounting plate (8).
3. The sedimentation thickener torque sensor bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second bracket (6) is provided with a first through hole (14), and there are two first through holes (14). The first through holes (14) are connected to the second mounting cavity (15). The side wall of the connecting block (12) is provided with a second connecting hole (13), and there are two second connecting holes (13). A second connecting bolt (11) is provided on one side of the first through hole (14), and the second connecting bolt (11) is slidably connected to the second bracket (6). The second connecting bolt (11) is correspondingly provided with the second connecting hole (13), and the second connecting bolt (11) is threadedly connected to the connecting block (12).
4. The sedimentation thickener torque sensor bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second bracket (6) has a roller groove (21) on its side wall. There are two roller grooves (21), and the two roller grooves (21) are located on both sides of the second bracket (6). The inner wall of the first mounting cavity (5) is provided with a ball (22). One end of the ball (22) extends into the inside of the roller groove (21), and the ball (22) is in rolling connection with the first bracket (2) and the second bracket (6).
5. The sedimentation thickener torque sensor bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first bracket (2) is provided with a second through hole (18), and there are two second through holes (18). A connecting screw (4) is provided on one side of the thickener body (1), and there are two connecting screws (4). The connecting screws (4) are fixedly connected to the thickener body (1). The connecting screws (4) are correspondingly provided with the second through holes (18), and the connecting screws (4) are slidably connected to the first bracket (2). A first nut (16) is provided on the outside of the connecting screws (4), and the first nut (16) is threadedly connected to the connecting screws (4).
6. The sedimentation thickener torque sensor bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second nut (17) is provided on one side of the first nut (16), and the second nut (17) is threadedly connected to the connecting screw (4), and the second nut (17) fits against the first nut (16).