A turntable bearing press for caster supports

By designing a rotary bearing press machine, automated press-fitting of caster bearings has been achieved, solving the problems of low precision and poor safety of manual operation. It is adaptable to casters of different sizes, improving production efficiency and safety.

CN224406870UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26ZHONGSHAN BEST ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGSHAN BEST ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-25
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing assembly methods for caster bearings suffer from high error rates, low precision, low efficiency, and poor safety due to manual operation. In particular, traditional stamping equipment is not well-suited for assembling medium or heavy-duty caster bearings.

Method used

Design a turntable bearing press machine for caster brackets. It adopts a turntable structure, replaceable installation fixtures, stamping equipment and dual-axis lifting device to realize the automated pressing process of bearings and wheel hubs, and is suitable for casters of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the precision and production efficiency of bearing press-fitting, reduces wear and production costs, enhances safety, is compatible with casters of various sizes, and reduces the need for manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a turntable type bearing press -mounting machine of trundle support, including the frame, be provided with the electric box on the frame, be provided with the carousel structure of transmission bearing on the frame, be provided with a plurality of installation tooling for device bearing and wheel hub on the carousel structure, replaceable structure is used between installation tooling and carousel structure, be provided with the stamping equipment of bearing and wheel hub pressure close installation on the frame, still be provided with the material return sliding frame on the frame, be provided with the double -shaft elevator of the finished product after press -mounting and finished product take -place structure to send to the material return sliding frame one side of the stamping equipment, the utility model discloses through tooling greatly improves bearing press -mounting's precision and production efficiency, reduces the loss, and the worker does not need to approach in press -mounting position, improves production security, through replaceable structure to replace installation tooling, can to the trundle of different size press -mounting, adapts multiple sizes's work piece, reduces production cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a turntable bearing press-fitting machine for caster brackets, specifically in the field of caster assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are two main assembly methods for installing bearings in casters: manual operation, where the bearing is placed in the corresponding position and then manually tapped into the caster; and pressure assembly, where the bearing is placed manually and then pressed into place using a stamping machine. The traditional manual installation method suffers from high error rates, low precision, low efficiency, and low safety, and can only install light-duty caster bearings. As sizes increase, medium- or heavy-duty caster bearings require stamping equipment for press-fitting. However, stamping equipment cannot adequately accommodate various sizes, and the manual method of placing the bearing first and then pressing it in by machine also suffers from low precision and low safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automatic press-fitting device for bearings that can replace manual operation, improve production efficiency and accuracy, be compatible with casters of various sizes, and improve production safety.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0005] A turntable bearing press-fitting machine for caster brackets includes a frame, an electrical box mounted on the frame, a turntable structure for transmitting bearings mounted on the frame, multiple mounting fixtures for mounting bearings and hubs mounted on the turntable structure, the mounting fixtures and the turntable structure being interchangeable, a stamping device for pressing and mounting bearings and hubs mounted on the frame, a material ejector slide mounted on the frame, and a dual-axis lifter for conveying the pressed finished product to the material ejector slide and a finished product loading and unloading structure mounted on one side of the stamping device.

[0006] Furthermore, the turntable structure in this utility model includes a rotation drive mounted on the frame, and a turntable body is mounted on the rotating core on the upper side of the rotation drive.

[0007] Furthermore, the installation fixture in this utility model includes a tray disposed around the turntable body for supporting the hub, a cavity provided in the center of the tray, and a positioning post provided in the center of the cavity for the bearing to be fitted in.

[0008] Furthermore, the replaceable structure in this utility model includes several perforations disposed around the periphery of the turntable body, a bottom mounting plate disposed on the lower side of the perforations, a detachable column disposed inside the perforations and connected to the bottom mounting plate, and the tray being fixed to the top of the detachable column.

[0009] Furthermore, the stamping equipment of this utility model includes a stamping frame mounted on a machine frame, a push rod type drive mounted on the top of the stamping frame, a stamping head mounted on the lower movable end of the push rod type drive, a limiting guide sleeve for inserting the stamping head mounted on the stamping frame, and the bottom of the stamping head facing the center of the wheel hub and the inside of the stamping head being hollow.

[0010] Furthermore, the dual-axis lifter of this utility model includes a horizontal rail and a vertical rail. A horizontal drive push rod is provided on one side of the horizontal rail for driving the vertical rail to move within it, and a vertical drive push rod is provided on one side of the vertical rail for driving the finished product picking and placing structure to lift and lower.

[0011] Furthermore, the finished product picking and placing structure of this utility model includes a cylinder fixed to the movable end of the vertical drive push rod, a picking sleeve that can lift the wheel hub upward is fixedly provided on the lower side of the cylinder, and a placing sleeve that can push out the lifted wheel hub is fixed on the movable end of the lower side of the cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, in this utility model, the unloading slide is mounted on the frame and located below the starting position of the unloading sleeve.

[0013] In summary, the advantages of this utility model over the prior art are:

[0014] This invention greatly improves the accuracy and production efficiency of bearing press-fitting by using tooling, and reduces losses; workers do not need to be close to the press-fitting position, improving production safety; the replaceable structure allows for the replacement of the installation tooling, enabling press-fitting of casters of different sizes, adapting to workpieces of various sizes, and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the turntable structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of the installation fixture and replaceable structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the stamping equipment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the dual-axis lifting device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the finished product handling structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0022] like Figures 1 to 6 The present invention preferably provides a turntable bearing press-fitting machine for caster brackets, including a frame 1, an electrical box 11 on the frame 1, a turntable structure 2 for transmitting bearings on the frame 1, a plurality of mounting fixtures 3 for mounting bearings and wheel hubs on the turntable structure 2, a replaceable structure 4 between the mounting fixtures 3 and the turntable structure 2, a stamping device 5 for pressing and installing bearings and wheel hubs on the frame 1, a material ejector slide 6 on the frame 1, a dual-axis lifter 7 for feeding the pressed finished product to the material ejector slide 6 and a finished product picking and placing structure 8 on one side of the stamping device 5. This structure supplies power to the entire press-fitting machine via an electrical box. The turntable structure on the frame starts intermittently. Each intermittent start places an installation fixture below the pressing equipment. Before each intermittent start, the pressing equipment starts once to press and secure the bearing and hub within the installation fixture. After pressing, the turntable rotates with the gaps in its rotation. When it reaches the side of the finished product pick-up and drop-off structure, a dual-axis lifter is activated to remove the pressed hub and bearing and place them onto the unloading slide, completing the installation of one caster. The bearing and hub loading process in this technical solution can be fully automatic before reaching the installation fixture, utilizing an external bearing vibratory feeder or a hub lift.

[0023] The turntable structure 2 described in this invention includes a rotation drive 21 mounted on a frame 1, and a turntable body 22 is mounted on the rotating core on the upper side of the rotation drive 21. The rotation drive uses a servo motor to drive the turntable body to rotate counterclockwise intermittently.

[0024] The installation fixture 3 of this utility model includes a tray 31 arranged around the turntable body 22 for supporting the wheel hub. A cavity 32 is provided in the center of the tray 31, and a positioning post 33 for inserting a bearing is provided in the center of the cavity 32. The tray supports the wheel hub for stable placement, and the cavity is used to insert the bearing. When inserting the bearing, the bearing must be inserted into the positioning post. After inserting the bearing, there is still some space in the cavity for inserting the center hole of the wheel hub. After pressing by a stamping device, the bearing will be embedded into the center hole of the wheel hub, completing the installation. The replaceable structure 4 of this utility model includes several through holes 41 arranged around the turntable body 22. A bottom mounting plate 42 is provided below the through holes 41, and a detachable post 43 connected to the bottom mounting plate 42 is provided inside the through holes 41. The tray 31 is fixed to the top of the detachable post 43. After the bottom mounting plate is installed with screws at the bottom of the perforation, the removable column is inserted into the hole of the bottom mounting plate from above the perforation. Since the removable column is connected to the tray, the dimensions of the tray, cavity, and positioning column can be changed for replacement.

[0025] The stamping equipment 5 described in this utility model includes a stamping frame 51 mounted on a frame 1. A push rod drive 52 is mounted on the top of the stamping frame 51, and a stamping head 53 is mounted on the lower movable end of the push rod drive 52. A limiting guide sleeve 54 is provided on the stamping frame 51 for inserting the stamping head 53. The bottom of the stamping head 53 faces the center of the wheel hub, and the interior of the stamping head 53 is hollow. The push rod drive drives the stamping head to move linearly up and down, and the limiting guide sleeve assists in limiting the linear movement of the stamping head. The push rod drive uses an electric push rod device.

[0026] The dual-axis lifting device 7 described in this utility model includes a horizontal rail 71 and a vertical rail 72. A horizontal drive push rod 73 is provided on one side of the horizontal rail 71 to move the vertical rail 72 within it. A vertical drive push rod 74 is provided on one side of the vertical rail 72 to lift and lower the finished product handling structure 8. The horizontal drive push rod of the horizontal rail can drive the vertical rail to move horizontally, and the vertical drive push rod of the vertical rail can drive the cylinder to move up and down. The combination of these two mechanisms allows for multi-directional adjustment of the cylinder position.

[0027] The finished product picking and placing structure 8 described in this utility model includes a cylinder 81 fixed to the movable end of a vertical drive push rod 74. A picking sleeve 82, capable of lifting the wheel hub upwards, is fixedly disposed on the lower side of the cylinder 81. A discharging sleeve 83, capable of pushing out the lifted wheel hub, is fixed on the movable end of the lower side of the cylinder 81. When picking up the finished product, the picking sleeve is pressed into the center hole of the finished wheel hub by a dual-axis lifter and locked, and then removed from the mounting fixture. After the dual-axis lifter moves the wheel hub to the unloading slide, the center hole of the wheel hub is pushed out of the picking sleeve by the discharging sleeve, so that the finished product falls into the unloading slide for finished product transportation.

[0028] The unloading slide 6 described in this invention is mounted on the frame 1 and located below the starting position of the unloading sleeve 83. The unloading slide has a ramp to deliver the finished product and allows for collection and storage of the finished product.

[0029] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of this utility model, as well as its advantages. 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 claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A turntable bearing press-fitting machine for caster brackets, comprising a frame (1) and an electrical box (11) mounted on the frame (1), characterized in that: A turntable structure (2) for transmitting bearings is provided on the frame (1). Multiple mounting fixtures (3) for mounting bearings and hubs are provided on the turntable structure (2). The mounting fixtures (3) and the turntable structure (2) are interchangeable (4). A stamping device (5) for pressing and mounting bearings and hubs is provided on the frame (1). A material ejector slide (6) is also provided on the frame (1). A dual-axis lifter (7) for sending the pressed finished product to the material ejector slide (6) and a finished product picking and placing structure (8) are provided on one side of the stamping device (5).

2. The rotary bearing press-fitting machine for caster brackets according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable structure (2) includes a rotation drive (21) mounted on the frame (1), and a turntable body (22) is mounted on the rotating core on the upper side of the rotation drive (21).

3. The rotary bearing press-fitting machine for caster brackets according to claim 2, characterized in that: The installation fixture (3) includes a tray (31) for supporting the hub, which is set around the turntable body (22). A cavity (32) is provided in the middle of the tray (31), and a positioning post (33) for bearing insertion is provided in the middle of the cavity (32).

4. The rotary bearing press-fitting machine for caster brackets according to claim 3, characterized in that: The replaceable structure (4) includes several perforations (41) arranged around the turntable body (22), a bottom mounting plate (42) is provided on the lower side of the perforations (41), a detachable column (43) connected to the bottom mounting plate (42) is provided in the perforations (41), and the tray (31) is fixed on the top of the detachable column (43).

5. A turntable bearing press-fitting machine for caster brackets according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The stamping equipment (5) includes a stamping frame (51) mounted on a frame (1), a push rod type drive (52) is mounted on the top of the stamping frame (51), a stamping head (53) is mounted on the lower movable end of the push rod type drive (52), a limiting guide sleeve (54) is mounted on the stamping frame (51) for the stamping head (53) to be inserted, the bottom of the stamping head (53) is directly opposite the center of the wheel hub and the inside of the stamping head (53) is hollow.

6. A turntable bearing press-fitting machine for caster brackets according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The dual-axis lifter (7) includes a horizontal rail (71) and a vertical rail (72). A horizontal drive push rod (73) is provided on one side of the horizontal rail (71) to drive the vertical rail (72) to move within it. A vertical drive push rod (74) is provided on one side of the vertical rail (72) to drive the finished product picking and placing structure (8) to lift and lower.

7. A turntable bearing press-fitting machine for a caster bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The finished product picking and placing structure (8) includes a cylinder (81) fixed on the movable end of the vertical drive push rod (74), a picking sleeve (82) that can lift the wheel hub upward is fixedly provided on the lower side of the cylinder (81), and a placing sleeve (83) that can push out the lifted wheel hub is fixed on the movable end of the lower side of the cylinder (81).

8. A turntable bearing press-fitting machine for a caster bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The unloading slide (6) is mounted on the frame (1) and located below the starting position of the unloading sleeve (83).