A new type of camshaft for 20-cylinder gas engine
By introducing an installation assembly consisting of a plug block, positioning rod, fixing plate, and locking bolts onto the camshaft of a 20-cylinder gas engine, the operational difficulties and high costs caused by traditional bolted connection structures are solved, enabling rapid installation and removal of the sprocket and improving the engine's operational stability and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JINAN YUNUO MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
The traditional camshaft sprocket installation of a 20-cylinder gas engine uses a complex bolt connection structure, which makes operation difficult, time-consuming, and increases assembly and maintenance costs.
The installation assembly, consisting of plug-in blocks, positioning rods, fixing discs, and locking bolts, enables quick and accurate installation and removal of sprockets through plug-in and threaded connections, ensuring coaxiality and stability.
It enables quick and accurate installation and removal of sprockets, reduces assembly and maintenance time, improves work efficiency, and avoids engine vibration and noise problems caused by installation deviations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of engine technology, specifically to a novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine. Background Technology
[0002] In the operation of a 20-cylinder gas engine, the camshaft is one of the key components. Its function is to control the opening and closing timing of the valves, ensuring that the engine's intake and exhaust processes are accurate and orderly. The sprocket, as an important part of the camshaft drive system, is responsible for transmitting power to the camshaft; its installation stability and accuracy directly affect the engine's performance and reliability.
[0003] Traditional camshaft sprocket mounting methods for 20-cylinder gas engines typically employ complex bolted connections. These complex connections not only involve a large number of bolts but also require operation in confined spaces, resulting in lengthy installation and removal times and making the process difficult for installers, thus increasing engine assembly and maintenance costs.
[0004] Therefore, developing a new type of camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine that can effectively solve the above problems is of great practical significance. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine, solving the problem of the complex bolt connection structure typically used for installing the camshaft sprocket in traditional 20-cylinder gas engine camshafts. This complex bolt connection structure not only requires a large number of bolts but also necessitates operation in a confined space, leading to lengthy installation and disassembly times, difficulty for installers, and increased assembly and maintenance costs for the engine.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: A novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine includes a journal and a plurality of protrusions and sprockets mounted thereon, wherein a mounting assembly is provided on one side of the journal;
[0007] The installation components include:
[0008] A plug-in block, wherein the plug-in block is clover-shaped and is fixedly connected to one end of the journal;
[0009] A positioning rod is provided below the insertion block and is used for the installation and positioning of the sprocket.
[0010] A fixed plate, which is inserted into the end of the plug-in block and presses against the sprocket;
[0011] A locking bolt is threadedly connected to the plug block, and the head of the locking bolt presses against the fixing disc.
[0012] Preferably, the sprocket has a plug hole and a first through hole, the plug hole can cooperate with the plug block, and the first through hole can cooperate with the positioning rod.
[0013] Preferably, a cylindrical groove is provided on one side of the fixing plate, and a second through hole is provided in the cylindrical groove; a plug-in groove is provided on the other side of the fixing plate.
[0014] Preferably, the positioning rod is fixedly connected to the end of the journal, and the positioning rod is inserted through the first through hole and the second through hole.
[0015] Preferably, the insertion slot is inserted into the end of the insertion block.
[0016] Preferably, the inner surface of the fixed disk is located on the outer side of the portion of the clamping sprocket surrounding the insertion groove.
[0017] Preferably, the plug block has a threaded hole, which is threadedly connected to the locking bolt.
[0018] Preferably, the head of the locking bolt abuts against the outer surface of the cylindrical groove of the fixing plate.
[0019] Its beneficial effects are as follows:
[0020] This new 20-cylinder gas engine camshaft, through its mounting components, allows for quick and accurate installation of the sprocket onto the journal, while also facilitating easy disassembly when necessary. This significantly reduces engine assembly and maintenance time and improves work efficiency. A positioning rod, inserted through the first through-hole on the sprocket and the second through-hole on the mounting plate, provides precise positioning for the sprocket, ensuring coaxiality between the sprocket and the journal and preventing engine vibration and noise issues caused by installation misalignment. The mounting plate is snapped onto the outside of the sprocket and securely connected to the insertion block via locking bolts, further enhancing the stability of the sprocket installation and effectively preventing the sprocket from loosening during engine operation. Attached Figure Description
[0021] 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.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the mounting component and the sprocket of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sprocket structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed disk structure of this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Journal; 2. Protrusion; 3. Sprocket; 31. Insertion hole; 32. First through hole; 4. Mounting assembly; 41. Insertion block; 411. Threaded hole; 42. Positioning rod; 43. Fixing plate; 431. Cylindrical groove; 432. Second through hole; 433. Insertion groove; 44. Locking bolt. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0028] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0029] This utility model discloses a novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine, according to the attached... Figures 1-2 As shown, it includes a journal 1 and a plurality of protrusions 2 mounted thereon and a sprocket 3, and a mounting assembly 4 is provided on one side of the journal 1.
[0030] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, installation component 4 includes:
[0031] The plug-in block 41 is clover-shaped and is fixedly connected to one end of the journal 1.
[0032] Positioning rod 42 is located below the insertion block 41 and is used for the installation and positioning of sprocket 3;
[0033] Fixed plate 43 is inserted into the end of the insertion block 41 and presses against the sprocket 3;
[0034] Locking bolt 44 is threadedly connected to plug block 41 and the head of locking bolt 44 presses against fixing plate 43.
[0035] According to the appendix Figures 1-2 As shown, the sprocket 3 has a plug hole 31 and a first through hole 32. The plug hole 31 can cooperate with the plug block 41, and the first through hole 32 can cooperate with the positioning rod 42.
[0036] According to the appendix Figures 1-3 As shown, a cylindrical groove 431 is provided on one side of the fixed plate 43, and a second through hole 432 is provided in the cylindrical groove 431. A plug-in groove 433 is provided on the other side of the fixed plate 43.
[0037] According to the appendix Figures 1-2 As shown, the positioning rod 42 is fixedly connected to the end of the journal 1, and the positioning rod 42 is inserted through the first through hole 32 and the second through hole 432. By using the positioning rod 42 to insert through the first through hole 32 on the sprocket 3 and the second through hole 432 on the fixed plate 43, precise positioning is provided for the installation of the sprocket 3, ensuring the coaxiality of the sprocket 3 and the journal 1, and avoiding engine vibration and noise problems caused by installation deviation.
[0038] According to the appendix Figures 1-3 As shown, the insertion slot 433 is inserted into the end of the insertion block 41.
[0039] According to the appendix Figures 1-2 As shown, the inner surface of the fixing plate 43, located on the outer periphery of the insertion groove 433, presses against the outer side of the sprocket 3. The fixing plate 43 is snapped onto the outer side of the sprocket 3 and is tightly connected to the insertion block 41 by the locking bolt 44, further enhancing the stability of the sprocket 3 installation and effectively preventing the sprocket 3 from loosening during engine operation.
[0040] According to the appendix Figures 1-2 As shown, the plug block 41 has a threaded hole 411, which is threadedly connected to the locking bolt 44.
[0041] According to the appendix Figures 1-2 As shown, the head of the locking bolt 44 abuts against the outer surface of the cylindrical groove 431 of the fixing plate 43.
[0042] Working principle: During installation, firstly, the sprocket 3 is engaged with the insert block 41, with the insert block 41 passing through the insert hole 31 on the sprocket 3. At this time, the positioning rod 42 is inserted into the first through hole 32 on the sprocket 3, providing initial positioning for the installation of the sprocket 3. Then, the fixing plate 43 is abutted against the end of the insert block 41, with the end of the insert block 41 inserted into the insert groove 433 on the fixing plate 43. Simultaneously, the positioning rod 42 passes through the second through hole 432 on the fixing plate 43, further ensuring the accurate position of the sprocket 3 and the fixing plate 43. At this time, the fixing plate 43 is engaged with the outside of the sprocket 3, serving to fix and support the sprocket 3. Finally, the locking bolt 44 is screwed into the threaded hole 411 on the insert block 41, so that the locking bolt 44 abuts against the fixing plate 43. By tightening the locking bolt 44, pressure is applied to the fixing plate 43, firmly fixing the fixing plate 43 to the insert block 41, thereby achieving a firm connection between the sprocket 3 and the journal 1.
[0043] During disassembly, loosen the locking bolt 44 to separate it from the fixed plate 43, relieving pressure on the fixed plate 43. Pull the fixed plate 43 out of the insert block 41, causing the end of the insert block 41 to disengage from the insert groove 433, while simultaneously pulling the positioning rod 42 out of the second through hole 432 and the first through hole 32. Remove the sprocket 3 from the insert block 41, completing the disassembly of the sprocket 3 from the journal 1.
[0044] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0045] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine, comprising a journal (1) and a plurality of protrusions (2) mounted thereon and a sprocket (3), characterized in that, A mounting assembly (4) is provided on one side of the journal (1); The installation component (4) includes: The plug-in block (41) is clover-shaped and is fixedly connected to one end of the journal (1); Positioning rod (42), which is located below the plug block (41), is used for the installation and positioning of the sprocket (3); A fixed plate (43) is inserted into the end of the plug block (41) and presses against the sprocket (3). Locking bolt (44) is threadedly connected to plug block (41) and the head of locking bolt (44) presses against fixing plate (43).
2. The novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sprocket (3) is provided with a plug hole (31) and a first through hole (32). The plug hole (31) can cooperate with the plug block (41), and the first through hole (32) can cooperate with the positioning rod (42).
3. A novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine according to claim 2, characterized in that, A cylindrical groove (431) is provided on one side of the fixed plate (43), and a second through hole (432) is provided in the cylindrical groove (431). A plug-in groove (433) is provided on the other side of the fixed plate (43).
4. A novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning rod (42) is fixedly connected to the end of the journal (1), and the positioning rod (42) is inserted through the first through hole (32) and the second through hole (432).
5. A novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The insertion slot (433) is inserted into the end of the insertion block (41).
6. A novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner surface of the fixed plate (43) is located on the outer side of the portion of the clamping sprocket (3) on the outer periphery of the insertion groove (433).
7. A novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug block (41) has a threaded hole (411) which is threadedly connected to the locking bolt (44).
8. A novel camshaft for a 20-cylinder gas engine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The head of the locking bolt (44) abuts against the outer surface of the cylindrical groove (431) of the fixing plate (43).