A steel wire nipple with an automated installation structure
By designing wire thread inserts for automated installation, the fatigue caused by manual installation is solved, achieving automated installation and a firm connection, thus improving installation efficiency and comfort.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI RUIYIGE AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing wire thread insert installation process relies on manual operation, which leads to operator fatigue and poor practicality.
A wire thread sleeve with an automated installation structure was designed, including a connecting installation mechanism, an adapter fixing mechanism, and an installation limiting mechanism. It is adapted to an automated installation machine through a connecting groove, and achieves automated installation by utilizing the cooperation of a support block and a straight aluminum sheet. After installation, it can be separated without affecting normal use.
It enables automated installation of wire thread inserts, improving installation efficiency and ensuring the stability of the installation and the comfort of the operator.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wire thread insert technology, specifically a wire thread insert with an automated installation structure. Background Technology
[0002] Wire thread inserts, also known as threaded pins, threaded sleeves, or threaded sockets, are parts used to repair and strengthen threaded holes. They typically consist of an inner threaded bore and an outer thread, resembling a screw or bolt in appearance. The inner bore of the wire thread insert is usually slightly larger than the original threaded hole, allowing it to be installed into it. Once installed, the wire thread insert provides a new, stronger inner thread to the original thread, facilitating the reinstallation of bolts or screws. The primary function of wire thread inserts is to repair damaged threaded holes, especially in metallic materials such as aluminum alloys or cast iron, where threads have worn or damaged due to frequent tightening or loosening of bolts. They can also be used to improve the load-bearing capacity of threaded holes, preventing loosening or slippage under high loads. Wire thread inserts are typically made of stainless steel or carbon steel to provide sufficient strength and corrosion resistance.
[0003] In some parts that require threaded connections, in order to prevent damage to the threaded holes or to reinforce the threaded holes, wire thread inserts are generally used to reinforce the threaded holes of the connecting parts. Currently, most wire thread inserts are installed manually using a wrench, which can cause operator fatigue after a long time and is not very practical. Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a wire thread insert with an automated installation structure is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present invention aims to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art and provide a wire thread insert with an automated installation structure.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a wire thread insert with an automated installation structure, comprising a wire thread insert body, a connecting installation mechanism, an adapter fixing mechanism, and an installation limiting mechanism. The connecting installation mechanism includes a first connecting block, a first break groove being formed on one side surface of the first connecting block, a connecting ring being fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connecting block, a connecting member being fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting ring, a connecting groove being formed inside the connecting member, and a handle being fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting member. Four first connecting blocks are provided, respectively located on the four sides of the lower side of the connecting ring, and two handles are provided, respectively fixed on the two sides of the side of the connecting member.
[0006] Preferably, the connecting ring and the connecting piece are circular in shape, the connecting groove communicates with the interior of the connecting ring, the first connecting block is disposed at the upper end of the wire thread insert body and is fixedly connected to the wire thread insert body, and the area of the connecting groove gradually decreases from top to bottom, so that the wire thread insert can be installed using mounting parts of different sizes.
[0007] Preferably, the outer surface of the wire thread insert body is provided with an external thread ring, and the inner surface of the wire thread insert body is provided with an internal thread ring. The external thread ring can be screwed together with the threaded hole on the connecting part, and the internal thread ring can be screwed together with the screw connected to the connecting part.
[0008] Preferably, the adapter fixing mechanism includes an opening groove, a straight aluminum sheet is fixedly connected inside the opening groove, a bent aluminum sheet is fixedly connected to the upper side of the straight aluminum sheet, a guide block is provided inside the opening groove, a supporting block is fixedly connected to the upper side of the guide block, a chamfer is provided on one side surface of the supporting block, the supporting block is located on the upper side of the wire thread sleeve body, and the chamfer makes the volume of the supporting block gradually increase from bottom to top, and the guide block is located on one side of the bent aluminum sheet.
[0009] Preferably, the slot is formed inside the wire thread sleeve body, and the guide block is slidably connected to the slot. When the spreading block slides into the slot, it will extend and spread the straight aluminum sheet, so that the straight aluminum sheet can be spread to the outside of the wire thread sleeve body.
[0010] Preferably, the installation limiting mechanism includes a second connecting block, which is disposed on the lower side of the wire thread sleeve body and fixedly connected to the wire thread sleeve body. An installation handle is fixedly connected to one side of the second connecting block. A second break groove is formed on the surface of the second connecting block. Four installation limiting mechanisms are provided, which are respectively disposed on the four sides of the lower side of the wire thread sleeve body. The installation handle is disposed on the lower side of the space inside the wire thread sleeve body.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. This utility model, through the setting of the connection and installation mechanism, has a connector on the upper side of the wire thread insert body. The connecting groove opened in the connector can be adapted to the automatic installation machine, so that the automatic installation machine can be inserted into the connecting groove to install the wire thread insert body. Through the setting of the first break groove opened on the surface of the first connecting block, the first connecting block, connecting ring and connector can be separated from the wire thread insert body. Thus, the wire thread insert can be installed by the automatic installation machine without being affected by the first connecting block, connecting ring and connector, so that the normal use of the wire thread insert body is not affected by the first connecting block, connecting ring and connector.
[0013] 2. By adapting and fixing the mechanism, after the wire thread insert body is installed into the threaded hole on the connecting part, the expansion block is squeezed, causing the expansion block to drive the guide block to move downward from one side of the bent aluminum sheet in the slot, thereby extending and supporting the straight aluminum sheet. Due to the inclined angle on the expansion block, the straight aluminum sheet will be stretched further as the expansion block moves downward, so that the straight aluminum sheet can abut against the edge of the threaded hole on the connecting part, thus making the wire thread insert body more firmly installed in the threaded hole on the connecting part. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first overall structure of this utility model from the front view;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second overall structure of this utility model from the front view;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention in frontal cross-section;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Wire thread insert body; 2. First connecting block; 3. First break groove; 4. Connecting ring; 5. Connecting piece; 6. Connecting groove; 7. Handle; 8. External threaded ring; 9. Internal threaded ring; 10. Groove; 11. Straight aluminum sheet; 12. Bending aluminum sheet; 13. Guide block; 14. Spreading block; 15. Angled; 16. Second connecting block; 17. Mounting handle; 18. Second break groove. Detailed Implementation
[0020] 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.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-4A wire thread insert with an automated installation structure includes a wire thread insert body 1, a connecting installation mechanism, an adapter fixing mechanism, and an installation limiting mechanism. The connecting installation mechanism includes a first connecting block 2, a first break groove 3 on one side surface of the first connecting block 2, a connecting ring 4 fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connecting block 2, a connector 5 fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting ring 4, a connecting groove 6 inside the connector 5, and a handle 7 fixedly connected to the surface of the connector 5. Four first connecting blocks 2 are provided, respectively located on the four sides below the connecting ring 4. The connecting ring 4 and the connector 5 are circular in shape. The connecting groove 6 communicates with the interior of the connecting ring 4. The first connecting blocks 2 are located at the upper end of the wire thread insert body 1 and fixedly connected to the wire thread insert body 1. An external thread ring 8 is provided on the outer surface of the wire thread insert body 1, and the inner surface of the wire thread insert body 1 is provided with a threaded ring 8. The wire thread insert body 1 is provided with an internal threaded ring 9 and a connector 5 on the upper side. The connector 5 has a connecting groove 6 that can be adapted to an automatic installation machine. The automatic installation machine inserts into the connecting groove 6 to install the wire thread insert body 1 into the threaded hole on the connecting part. The area of the connecting groove 6 gradually decreases from top to bottom, so it can be adapted to installation machines of different sizes, allowing the wire thread insert to be installed automatically. After installation, the first connecting block 2, connecting ring 4, and connector 5 can be separated from the wire thread insert body 1 by the first break groove 3 on the surface of the first connecting block 2. This ensures that the wire thread insert body 1 is not affected by the first connecting block 2, connecting ring 4, and connector 5 after installation by the automatic installation machine.
[0022] In one aspect of this embodiment, after the wire thread insert body 1 is installed into the threaded hole on the connecting part, the first connecting block 2, the connecting ring 4, and the connecting member 5 are then separated from the wire thread insert body 1. The spreading block 14 can then be squeezed, causing the spreading block 14 to drive the guide block 13 to move downward from one side of the bent aluminum sheet 12 within the slot 10, thereby extending and supporting the straight aluminum sheet 11. Due to the setting of the inclined angle 15 on the spreading block 14, as the spreading block 14 moves downward, the straight aluminum sheet 11 will also be extended further by the spreading block 14, so that the straight aluminum sheet 11 can abut against the edge of the threaded hole on the connecting part, thereby making the wire thread insert body 1 more securely installed in the threaded hole on the connecting part.
[0023] In one aspect of this embodiment, the wire thread insert body 1 can also be manually installed. When manual installation is required, the first connecting block 2, connecting ring 4, and connecting piece 5 are first separated from the wire thread insert body 1. Then, a manual installation wrench is screwed into the internal thread ring 9 inside the wire thread insert body 1. The installation handle 17 limits the manual installation wrench. Then, the wire thread insert body 1 is screwed into the threaded hole on the connecting piece for installation. After installation, the manual installation wrench is screwed out. Through the second breakage groove 18 on the surface of the second connecting block 16, a punch can be inserted into the wire thread insert body 1 to forcefully punch the installation handle 17, thereby breaking off the installation handle 17.
[0024] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When using this wire thread insert with an automated installation structure, an automated installation machine inserts the wire thread insert body 1 into the threaded hole on the connecting part by inserting it into the connecting groove 6. The area of the connecting groove 6 gradually decreases from top to bottom, thus adapting to installation machines of different sizes. Afterwards, the wire thread insert body 1 is screwed into the threaded hole on the connecting part. After installation, the first breakage groove 3 on the surface of the first connecting block 2 allows the first connecting block 2, connecting ring 4, and connecting piece 5 to be connected to the steel thread insert. After the wire thread insert body 1 is separated, the spreading block 14 is squeezed, causing the spreading block 14 to drive the guide block 13 to move downward from one side of the bent aluminum sheet 12 within the slot 10, thereby extending and supporting the straight aluminum sheet 11. Due to the setting of the inclined angle 15 on the spreading block 14, the straight aluminum sheet 11 will be stretched further as the spreading block 14 moves downward, so that the straight aluminum sheet 11 can abut against the edge of the threaded hole on the connecting part, thereby making the wire thread insert body 1 more securely installed in the threaded hole on the connecting part.
[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model 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 this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A wire thread insert with an automated installation structure, comprising a wire thread insert body (1), a connecting installation mechanism, an adapter fixing mechanism, and an installation limiting mechanism, characterized in that: The connection and installation mechanism includes a first connecting block (2), a first break groove (3) is provided on one side surface of the first connecting block (2), a connecting ring (4) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connecting block (2), a connector (5) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting ring (4), a connecting groove (6) is provided inside the connector (5), and a handle (7) is fixedly connected to the surface of the connector (5). There are four first connecting blocks (2), which are respectively located on the four sides of the lower side of the connecting ring (4).
2. The wire thread insert with an automated installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting ring (4) and the connector (5) are circular in shape. The connecting groove (6) is connected to the interior of the connecting ring (4). The first connecting block (2) is located at the upper end of the wire thread sleeve body (1) and is fixedly connected to the wire thread sleeve body (1).
3. A wire thread insert with an automated installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the wire thread sleeve body (1) is provided with an external thread ring (8), and the inner surface of the wire thread sleeve body (1) is provided with an internal thread ring (9).
4. A wire thread insert with an automated installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter fixing mechanism includes a slot (10), a straight aluminum sheet (11) is fixedly connected inside the slot (10), a bent aluminum sheet (12) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the straight aluminum sheet (11), a guide block (13) is provided inside the slot (10), a support block (14) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the guide block (13), a chamfer (15) is provided on one side surface of the support block (14), and the support block (14) is provided on the upper side of the wire thread sleeve body (1).
5. A wire thread insert with an automated installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slot (10) is formed inside the wire thread sleeve body (1), and the guide block (13) is slidably connected to the slot (10).
6. A wire thread insert with an automated installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation limiting mechanism includes a second connecting block (16), which is disposed on the lower side of the wire thread sleeve body (1) and fixedly connected to the wire thread sleeve body (1). An installation handle (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the second connecting block (16), and a second break groove (18) is provided on the surface of the second connecting block (16).