An encoder mounting bracket

Abstract

This utility model discloses an encoder mounting bracket, relating to the field of encoder installation technology. It includes a fixed frame and a concentric mounter, the concentric mounter being mounted on the fixed frame. The fixed frame is cylindrical, with a first through-hole in its center. An opening is provided on the side of the fixed frame, and a first bolt hole is provided on the bottom surface of the opening. A first groove is provided at the top of the fixed frame. This utility model includes a fixed frame, a mounting plate, and the concentric mounter, an auxiliary installation component. The device has a simple structural design, facilitating installation and operation. By improving the structural design of the fixed frame and applying the concentric mounter during installation, the coaxiality and perpendicularity of the motor and encoder meet the technical specifications. Even after disassembling and replacing the encoder or performing maintenance and reinstallation, the original coaxiality and perpendicularity can be maintained, thereby improving the stability and consistency of the device and enhancing measurement accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of encoder installation technology, and specifically to an encoder mounting bracket. Background Technology

[0002] In motor systems, encoders are crucial position and speed feedback devices used to monitor the angle, speed, and direction of the motor rotor in real time. They convert mechanical motion into electrical signals using photoelectric, magnetic, or inductive principles, providing precise feedback to the closed-loop control system and ensuring efficient and stable motor operation. Encoders are typically mounted on the motor shaft end or side, rigidly connected to the motor via couplings or flange structures to guarantee measurement accuracy. High-resolution encoders can detect minute angular changes and are suitable for high-precision applications such as servo control, robot joints, and CNC machine tools. Furthermore, encoders enhance the motor's dynamic response, suppress vibration and errors, and improve system reliability. Protective designs (such as IP67) make them adaptable to dust, oil, and electromagnetic interference in industrial environments, making them an indispensable core component of modern automation equipment.

[0003] In existing technologies, encoder mounting brackets have complex structures, typically assembled from multiple parts (such as bases, adjusting blocks, shims, and elongated mounting plates). The installation process requires sequentially fixing multiple components, involving numerous steps, consuming significant time and effort, and incurring high costs. To achieve the required coaxiality and perpendicularity, installers must use precision measuring tools such as dial indicators and feeler gauges for repeated manual adjustments. This process is highly dependent on the operator's experience and skill level, resulting in inconsistent measurement accuracy. Different operators, or even the same operator operating under different conditions, may achieve significantly different installation accuracy. After disassembling and replacing the encoder or performing maintenance and reinstallation, readjustment is almost always necessary, making it difficult to guarantee that the installation position is completely consistent with the pre-disassembly position, thus affecting the reliability and consistency of the equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background section, and thus proposes an encoder mounting bracket. This invention includes a fixing frame, a mounting plate, and a concentric mount as an auxiliary mounting component. The device has a simple structural design, facilitating installation. By improving the structural design of the fixing frame and applying the concentric mount during installation, the coaxiality and perpendicularity of the motor and encoder meet the technical specifications. Even after disassembling and replacing the encoder or performing maintenance and reinstallation, the original coaxiality and perpendicularity can be maintained, thereby improving the stability and consistency of the device and enhancing measurement accuracy.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] An encoder mounting bracket includes a fixed frame and a concentric mounter. The concentric mounter is mounted on the fixed frame. The fixed frame is cylindrical with a first through hole in the middle. An opening is provided on the side of the fixed frame, and a first bolt hole is provided on the bottom surface of the opening. A first groove is provided on the top of the fixed frame.

[0007] Preferably, four openings are symmetrically arranged and located on the same plane, and two first grooves are symmetrically arranged and located on the same diameter. The two first grooves and two of the openings are located on the same axial section.

[0008] Preferably, the concentric installer includes a C-shaped structural frame and a locking buckle. A first semi-circular groove is provided at the center of the end of the C-shaped structural frame, and first threaded holes are provided on both sides of the first semi-circular groove. The locking buckle is a rectangular block, and a second semi-circular groove is provided at one end of the locking buckle. The first semi-circular groove and the second semi-circular groove are joined to form a complete circle. Second bolt holes are provided on both sides of the second semi-circular groove. The second bolt holes and the first threaded holes are axially aligned. The locking buckle is fixed to the end of the C-shaped structural frame by bolts.

[0009] Preferably, the C-shaped frame includes two parallel rods, with the upper rod passing through two first grooves in sequence and the lower rod passing through two openings in sequence, the two openings being located directly below the two first grooves.

[0010] Preferably, the first semi-circular groove and the second semi-circular groove are joined to form a complete circle that is coaxial with the first through hole.

[0011] Preferably, the first bolt hole extends to the bottom surface of the fixing frame, and a first bolt is installed in the first bolt hole. The length of the first bolt is greater than the length of the first bolt hole, and the first bolt is used to fix the motor to the upper surface of the brake.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting bracket further includes a mounting plate, the mounting plate having a second through hole in the middle, the second through hole being coaxial with the first through hole, the mounting plate having a third bolt hole and a second threaded hole, the second threaded hole being used to fix the encoder, the top surface of the mounting bracket having a third threaded hole, the third bolt hole and the third threaded hole being axially aligned, and the mounting plate being fixed to the top surface of the mounting bracket by bolts passing through the third bolt hole and the third threaded hole.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This utility model includes a fixing frame and a mounting plate, as well as a concentric mounter as an auxiliary installation component. The device has a simple structural design, facilitating installation and operation. By improving the structural design of the fixing frame and applying the concentric mounter during installation, the coaxiality and perpendicularity of the motor and encoder are ensured to meet the technical specifications. Even after disassembling and replacing the encoder or performing maintenance and reinstallation, the original coaxiality and perpendicularity can still be maintained, thereby improving the stability and consistency of the device and enhancing the accuracy of measurement.

[0015] 2. Magnets are installed on the C-shaped frame and locking buckle mating surfaces inside the concentric mount to facilitate installation, improve efficiency, and prevent the locking buckle from falling into the motor area during installation, making it difficult to retrieve.

[0016] 3. In this utility model, the first through hole and the first semi-circular groove are joined with the second semi-circular groove to form a complete circle with a coaxial center. The motor shaft and the encoder shaft are axially fixed by the concentric installer, which is convenient to operate and improves the coaxiality and perpendicularity of the motor and the encoder.

[0017] 4. This utility model isolates motor heat and reduces vibration by setting up an mounting plate, thereby reducing encoder failure rate and extending encoder life. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation state structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing frame of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the concentric mount of this utility model.

[0023] Wherein: 1. Fixing bracket; 11. First through hole; 12. Opening; 13. First bolt hole; 14. First groove; 15. First bolt; 16. Third threaded hole;

[0024] 2. Concentric mount; 21. C-shaped frame; 22. Locking buckle; 23. First semi-circular groove; 24. First threaded hole; 25. Second semi-circular groove; 26. Second bolt hole;

[0025] 3. Mounting plate; 31. Second through hole; 32. Third bolt hole; 33. Second threaded hole;

[0026] 4. Brake;

[0027] 5. Encoder. Detailed Implementation

[0028] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of this application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown, an encoder mounting bracket includes a fixed frame 1 and a concentric mount 2. The concentric mount 2 is mounted on the fixed frame 1. The fixed frame 1 is cylindrical, with a first through hole 11 in its center. An encoder shaft passes through the first through hole 11. An opening 12 is provided on the side of the fixed frame 1, and a first bolt hole 13 is provided on the bottom surface of the opening 12. A first groove 14 is provided on the top of the fixed frame 1. The fixed frame 1 is positioned between the motor and the encoder 5.

[0030] Four openings 12 are symmetrically arranged and located on the same plane. Two first grooves 14 are symmetrically arranged and located on the same diameter. The two first grooves 14 and two of the openings 12 are located on the same axial section.

[0031] like Figure 5 As shown, the concentric mounter 2 includes a C-shaped frame 21 and a locking buckle 22. A first semi-circular groove 23 is provided at the center of the end of the C-shaped frame 21, and first threaded holes 24 are provided on both sides of the first semi-circular groove 23. The locking buckle 22 is a rectangular block, and a second semi-circular groove 25 is provided at one end of the locking buckle 22. The first semi-circular groove 23 and the second semi-circular groove 25 are joined to form a complete circle. Second bolt holes 26 are provided on both sides of the second semi-circular groove 25, and the second bolt holes 26 and the first threaded holes 24 are axially aligned. The locking buckle 22 is fixed to the end of the C-shaped frame 21 by bolts. Magnets are provided at the ends of the two parallel rods of the C-shaped frame 21. A magnet is also provided at the end of the locking buckle 22 on the side with the second semi-circular groove 25. The magnets attract each other, initially fixing the locking buckle 22 to the C-shaped frame 21, facilitating the installation of the concentric mounter 2, improving efficiency, and preventing the locking buckle 22 from falling into the motor area during installation and becoming difficult to retrieve.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the C-shaped frame 21 includes two parallel rods, with the upper rod passing through two first grooves 14 in sequence and the lower rod passing through two openings 12 in sequence. The two openings 12 are located directly below the two first grooves 14.

[0033] The first semi-circular groove 23 and the second semi-circular groove 25 are connected to form a complete circle that is coaxial with the first through hole 11. The motor shaft and encoder shaft are axially fixed by the concentric mount 2, which is convenient to operate and improves the coaxiality and perpendicularity of the motor and encoder 5.

[0034] The first bolt hole 13 extends through to the bottom surface of the fixing frame 1. A first bolt 15 is installed in the first bolt hole 13. The length of the first bolt 15 is greater than the length of the first bolt hole 13. The first bolt 15 is fixed to the upper surface of the motor's brake 4.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the mounting bracket also includes a mounting plate 3. The mounting plate 3 has a second through hole 31 in the middle. The second through hole 31 is coaxial with the first through hole 11. The mounting plate 3 has a third bolt hole 32 and a second threaded hole 33. The second threaded hole 33 is used to fix the encoder 5. The top surface of the fixing frame 1 has a third threaded hole 16. The third bolt hole 32 and the third threaded hole 16 are aligned. The mounting plate 3 is fixed to the top surface of the fixing frame 1 by bolts passing through the third bolt hole 32 and the third threaded hole 16.

[0036] Installation steps of this utility model device:

[0037] S1. Remove the brake from the motor to facilitate the installation of the mounting bracket 1;

[0038] S2. Install the mounting plate 3 on the end of the fixing frame 1 where the first groove 14 is located;

[0039] S3. Take out the fixing bracket 1, set the first groove 14 with one end facing upward and the other end close to the motor brake 4, the motor shaft passes through the first through hole 11, and install the fixing bracket 1 on the upper surface of the motor brake 4 by bolts.

[0040] S4. Reinstall the brake back into the motor and tighten the bolts;

[0041] S5. Place the encoder 5 above the mounting bracket 1 and pass it through the first through hole 11;

[0042] S6 installs the concentric mount 2, the first semi-circular groove 23 and the second semi-circular groove 25 above form a complete circle and fit on the encoder shaft, the first semi-circular groove 23 and the second semi-circular groove 25 below form a complete circle and fit on the motor shaft, and the C-shaped structure frame 21 and the locking buckle 22 are tightly connected by bolts, the encoder shaft and the motor shaft are connected and adjusted to be concentric, and the encoder 5 is fixed.

[0043] S7. Remove and install the concentric mount 2, and install the shaft coupling through the opening 12.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "vertical," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this utility model. The terms "connected" and "linked" in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection or a detachable connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through intermediate components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] The above description represents the preferred operating mode of this utility model. The specific operating mode description is only for better understanding the concept of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, several improvements or equivalent substitutions can be made based on the principles of this utility model, and these improvements or equivalent substitutions are also considered to fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An encoder mounting bracket, characterized in that: It includes a fixed frame (1) and a concentric mount (2). The concentric mount (2) is mounted on the fixed frame (1). The fixed frame (1) is cylindrical with a first through hole (11) in the middle. The fixed frame (1) has an opening (12) on its side. The bottom surface of the opening (12) has a first bolt hole (13). The top of the fixed frame (1) has a first groove (14).

2. The encoder mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The four openings (12) are symmetrically arranged and located on the same plane. The two first grooves (14) are symmetrically arranged and located on the same diameter. The two first grooves (14) and two of the openings (12) are located on the same axial section.

3. The encoder mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The concentric installer (2) includes a C-shaped structural frame (21) and a locking buckle (22). A first semi-circular groove (23) is provided at the center of the end of the C-shaped structural frame (21). A first threaded hole (24) is provided on both sides of the first semi-circular groove (23). The locking buckle (22) is a rectangular block. A second semi-circular groove (25) is provided at one end of the locking buckle (22). The first semi-circular groove (23) and the second semi-circular groove (25) are joined to form a complete circle. A second bolt hole (26) is provided on both sides of the second semi-circular groove (25). The second bolt hole (26) and the first threaded hole (24) are aligned axially. The locking buckle (22) is fixed to the end of the C-shaped structural frame (21) by bolts. Magnets are provided at the ends of the two parallel rods of the C-shaped structural frame (21). A magnet is provided at the end of the locking buckle (22) on the side of the second semi-circular groove (25).

4. The encoder mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The C-shaped frame (21) includes two parallel rods, with the upper rod passing through two first grooves (14) in sequence and the lower rod passing through two openings (12) in sequence. The two openings (12) are located directly below the two first grooves (14).

5. The encoder mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first semi-circular groove (23) and the second semi-circular groove (25) are joined to form a complete circle that is coaxial with the first through hole (11).

6. The encoder mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first bolt hole (13) extends through to the bottom surface of the fixing frame (1). A first bolt (15) is installed in the first bolt hole (13). The length of the first bolt (15) is greater than the length of the first bolt hole (13). The first bolt (15) is fixed to the upper surface of the motor's brake (4) by the first bolt (15).

7. The encoder mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting bracket also includes a mounting plate (3), which has a second through hole (31) in the middle. The second through hole (31) is coaxial with the first through hole (11). The mounting plate (3) has a third bolt hole (32) and a second threaded hole (33). The second threaded hole (33) is used to fix the encoder (5). The top surface of the fixing frame (1) has a third threaded hole (16). The third bolt hole (32) and the third threaded hole (16) are aligned. The mounting plate (3) is fixed to the top surface of the fixing frame (1) by bolts passing through the third bolt hole (32) and the third threaded hole (16).

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