Flange with spherical bearing

By adopting a lubrication-free spherical bearing design and a reinforced structure, the problem of traditional metal flanges requiring regular lubrication and maintenance is solved, achieving cost savings and increased strength.

CN224533283UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21SHANGHAI JINGZHONG NEW MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI JINGZHONG NEW MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional metal flanges with bearings require regular lubrication and maintenance, which increases costs.

Method used

The flange adopts a spherical bearing and uses a plastic nut lubrication-free design. The spherical bearing is embedded in the flange body to achieve angle compensation. The solidification improves the support strength. The spherical bearing is composed of a polyethylene base layer, a ceramic coating weather-resistant layer and an epoxy resin wear-resistant layer.

Benefits of technology

It achieves lubrication-free and maintenance-free operation, reducing maintenance costs, and strengthens the flange's support strength by reinforcing it with solids. It has a simple structure and is easy to use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flange with spherical bearing, including flange main part, the middle part fixed mounting of flange main part has bearing seat, and the middle part of bearing seat is seted up with movable cavity, and the inside movable installation of movable cavity has spherical bearing, and the surface of movable cavity inner wall is seted up with internal thread, and the both sides of flange main part are equipped with the locating seat, and the middle part of locating seat is seted up with flange fixed hole, and the top fixed connection of flange main part back is equipped with the reinforcing body, and the reinforcing body includes reinforcing crossbeam, first reinforcing rib and second reinforcing rib, the utility model discloses a flange with spherical bearing, and the middle part movable installation of flange main part has spherical bearing, and the inside of spherical bearing is equipped with internal thread, and can be exempted from lubrication, exempted from maintenance after adopting the mode of plastic nut, and flange main part back sets up reinforcing body and strengthens the reinforcement to flange main part, improves the support intensity of flange main part, and the whole flange structure is simple, convenient to use, and saves the cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flanges, specifically a flange with a spherical bearing. Background Technology

[0002] In the connection and installation of mechanical equipment, flanges are a commonly used connecting component, widely used between pipes, valves, pumps, and other equipment, serving both connection and sealing functions. Traditional flange structures are relatively simple, generally only possessing a connection function. Flange styles vary widely, and some threaded rod ends are also installed using flanges with bearings. However, these flanges with bearings are generally made of metal, and the threaded rod rotates during use when connected to the bearing. Due to the metal material, regular lubrication and maintenance are required, increasing costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a flange with a spherical bearing to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that some lead screw ends are also installed using flanges with bearings. However, these flanges with bearings are generally made of metal. The lead screw rotates during use when connected to the bearing. Because it is made of metal, it requires regular lubrication and maintenance, which increases the cost.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a flange with a spherical bearing, comprising a flange body, a bearing seat fixedly installed in the middle of the flange body, a movable cavity opened in the middle of the bearing seat, a spherical bearing movably installed inside the movable cavity, an internal thread opened on the surface of the inner wall of the movable cavity, positioning seats provided on both sides of the flange body, a flange fixing hole opened in the middle of the positioning seats, a reinforcing body fixedly connected to the top of the back of the flange body, the reinforcing body including a reinforcing beam, a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib, the top of the reinforcing beam fixedly connected to the first reinforcing rib, the bottom of the reinforcing beam fixedly connected to the second reinforcing rib, and several connecting ribs fixedly connected between the reinforcing beam and the first reinforcing rib and between the reinforcing beam and the second reinforcing rib.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the flange body is designed to be rhomboid in shape, and a mating protrusion is provided at the bottom of the back side of the flange body.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the spherical bearing is movably disposed inside the movable cavity, and a gap is formed between the movable cavity and the spherical bearing.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, both ends of the reinforcing beam are fixedly connected to the surface of the back of the flange body, and the reinforcing body is used to improve the support strength of the back of the flange body.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the spherical bearing includes a base material layer, a weather-resistant layer, and a wear-resistant surface layer. The outer side of the base material layer is coated with a weather-resistant layer, and the side of the weather-resistant layer away from the base material layer is coated with a wear-resistant surface layer. The base material layer is made of polyethylene, the weather-resistant layer is made of ceramic coating, and the wear-resistant surface layer is made of epoxy resin coating. The weather-resistant layer and the wear-resistant surface layer reduce the wear of the spherical bearing and extend its service life.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0010] Adding bolts through the flange fixing holes allows for the fixation of both sides of the flange body, thus securing the entire flange. A spherical bearing is movably installed in the middle of the flange body, and the spherical bearing has internal threads. Using plastic nuts eliminates the need for lubrication and maintenance. The spherical bearing embedded inside the flange body facilitates angle compensation, and a reinforcement body is set on the back of the flange body to strengthen and reinforce it, improving the flange body's support strength and making it more robust and durable. The entire flange has a simple structure, is easy to use, and saves costs. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a structural view of the back of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the solidified body of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the spherical bearing of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Flange body; 2. Bearing housing; 3. Movable cavity; 4. Spherical bearing; 5. Internal thread; 6. Positioning seat; 7. Flange fixing hole; 8. Reinforcing body; 9. Reinforcing beam; 10. First reinforcing rib; 11. Second reinforcing rib; 12. Connecting rib; 13. Base material layer; 14. Weather-resistant layer; 15. Wear-resistant surface layer; 16. Butt joint protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figures 1-4This utility model provides a flange with a spherical bearing, including a flange body 1, a bearing seat 2 fixedly installed in the middle of the flange body 1, a movable cavity 3 opened in the middle of the bearing seat 2, a spherical bearing 4 movably installed inside the movable cavity 3, an internal thread 5 opened on the surface of the inner wall of the movable cavity 3, positioning seats 6 are provided on both sides of the flange body 1, a flange fixing hole 7 is opened in the middle of the positioning seat 6, a reinforcing body 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the back of the flange body 1, the reinforcing body 8 includes a reinforcing beam 9, a first reinforcing rib 10 and a second reinforcing rib 11, the top of the reinforcing beam 9 is fixedly connected to the first reinforcing rib 10, the bottom of the reinforcing beam 9 is fixedly connected to the second reinforcing rib 11, and several connecting ribs 12 are fixedly connected between the reinforcing beam 9 and the first reinforcing rib 10 and between the reinforcing beam 9 and the second reinforcing rib 11.

[0018] See Figures 1-4 The flange body 1 is designed to be diamond-shaped, and the bottom of the back of the flange body 1 is provided with a mating protrusion 16. The spherical bearing 4 is movably disposed inside the movable cavity 3, and a gap is formed between the movable cavity 3 and the spherical bearing 4. Both ends of the reinforcing beam 9 are fixedly connected to the surface of the back of the flange body 1.

[0019] In this embodiment, a spherical bearing 4 is movably installed in the middle of the flange body 1, and the spherical bearing 4 has an internal thread 5. The use of plastic nuts can eliminate the need for lubrication and maintenance in the later stage. The spherical bearing 4 embedded in the flange body 1 facilitates angle compensation. Furthermore, a reinforcement body 8 is provided on the back of the flange body 1 to strengthen and reinforce the flange body 1.

[0020] See Figures 1-4 The spherical bearing 4 includes a base layer 13, a weather-resistant layer 14, and a wear-resistant surface layer 15. The outer side of the base layer 13 is coated with the weather-resistant layer 14, and the side of the weather-resistant layer 14 away from the base layer 13 is coated with the wear-resistant surface layer 15. The base layer 13 is made of polyethylene, the weather-resistant layer 14 is made of ceramic coating, and the wear-resistant surface layer 15 is made of epoxy resin coating.

[0021] In this embodiment, a weather-resistant layer 14 is provided on the outside of the substrate layer 13 to improve the corrosion resistance of the spherical bearing 4, and a wear-resistant surface layer 15 is added on the outside of the weather-resistant layer 14 to improve the surface wear resistance.

[0022] In practical use, the flange with spherical bearing of this utility model can be fixed on both sides of the flange body 1 by adding bolts through the flange fixing holes 7 during the installation process, thereby fixing the entire flange. The spherical bearing 4 is movably installed in the middle of the flange body 1, and the spherical bearing 4 has internal threads 5. The use of plastic nuts can eliminate the need for lubrication and maintenance in the later stage. The spherical bearing 4 embedded in the flange body 1 facilitates angle compensation. The back of the flange body 1 is provided with a reinforcement body 8 to strengthen and reinforce the flange body 1, improve the support strength of the flange body 1, and make it more robust and durable. The entire flange has a simple structure, is easy to use, and saves costs.

[0023] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flange with a spherical bearing, comprising a flange body (1), characterized in that: A bearing seat (2) is fixedly installed in the middle of the flange body (1). A movable cavity (3) is opened in the middle of the bearing seat (2). A spherical bearing (4) is movably installed inside the movable cavity (3). An internal thread (5) is opened on the surface of the inner wall of the movable cavity (3). A positioning seat (6) is provided on both sides of the flange body (1). A flange fixing hole (7) is opened in the middle of the positioning seat (6). A reinforcing body (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the back of the flange body (1). The reinforcing body (8) includes a reinforcing beam (9), a first reinforcing rib (10) and a second reinforcing rib (11). The first reinforcing rib (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the reinforcing beam (9). The second reinforcing rib (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the reinforcing beam (9). Several connecting ribs (12) are fixedly connected between the reinforcing beam (9) and the first reinforcing rib (10) and between the reinforcing beam (9) and the second reinforcing rib (11).

2. The flange with a spherical bearing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flange body (1) is rhomboid in shape, and a mating protrusion (16) is provided at the bottom of the back side of the flange body (1).

3. The flange with a spherical bearing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spherical bearing (4) is movably disposed inside the movable cavity (3), and a gap is formed between the movable cavity (3) and the spherical bearing (4).

4. The flange with a spherical bearing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the reinforcing beam (9) are fixedly connected to the back surface of the flange body (1).

5. The flange with a spherical bearing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spherical bearing (4) includes a base material layer (13), a weather-resistant layer (14) and a wear-resistant surface layer (15). The outer side of the base material layer (13) is coated with the weather-resistant layer (14), and the side of the weather-resistant layer (14) away from the base material layer (13) is coated with the wear-resistant surface layer (15).

6. The flange with a spherical bearing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The substrate layer (13) is made of polyethylene, the weather-resistant layer (14) is made of ceramic coating, and the wear-resistant surface layer (15) is made of epoxy resin coating.