Coupling elastic block structure with stress release groove
By introducing stress relief grooves and damping plate structures into the elastic block of the coupling, the problem of stress not being released in the elastic block is solved, stress buffering and release are achieved, the service life of the coupling is extended and wear is reduced.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANGZHONG SANLI PETROCHEMICAL MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
The elastic blocks in existing flexible couplings cannot effectively release stress during use, leading to a decline in elastic performance, increased friction and wear, shortened coupling life, and increased equipment operating risks.
A coupling elastic block structure with stress relief grooves is designed. By setting stress grooves inside the rubber block and using the cooperation of damping plates and springs, stress is buffered and released, avoiding the influence of stress on the elastic block and coupling housing.
It effectively releases stress, avoids damage to the elastic block and coupling housing, extends the service life of the coupling, reduces friction and wear, and lowers the risk of equipment operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coupling technology, and in particular to a coupling elastic block structure with stress relief groove. Background Technology
[0002] A coupling is a mechanical component that connects two shafts or a shaft and a rotating part to transmit motion and power. It can rotate synchronously during normal operation and provides protection when overloaded. Couplings are widely used in power transmission systems in the industrial field. The selection of a coupling should take into account parameters such as torque, speed, and tolerance for deviation.
[0003] Couplings can be classified into rigid couplings and flexible couplings according to their structure. Flexible couplings are equipped with elastic blocks, which are mechanical connection devices that compensate for shaft misalignment and buffer shocks. They are mainly used to solve the problems of vibration, impact and shaft deviation in the transmission system of mechanical equipment. However, the existing elastic blocks have certain inconveniences in use.
[0004] During operation, the elastic blocks in a flexible coupling will generate stress due to the force applied. If these residual stresses cannot be effectively released after the equipment stops working, they will accumulate over long-term use, leading to a series of problems: not only will the elasticity of the elastic blocks gradually decrease, weakening the original buffering and shock absorption effect of the coupling; it will also increase the contact friction between the elastic blocks and other components of the coupling (such as half couplings, hubs, etc.), causing accelerated wear of parts, and even loosening of the connection, ultimately significantly shortening the service life of the entire coupling and increasing the potential risks of equipment operation;
[0005] Therefore, we propose a coupling elastic block structure with stress relief groove. Utility Model Content
[0006] In the existing technology, the inability to effectively release stress not only leads to the gradual decay of the elastic performance of the elastic block itself, weakening the original buffering and shock absorption effect of the coupling, but also exacerbates the contact friction between it and other components of the coupling (such as half couplings, hubs, etc.), causing accelerated wear of parts, and even causing loosening of the connection, ultimately significantly shortening the service life of the entire coupling and increasing the potential risks of equipment operation. This utility model provides a coupling elastic block structure with stress relief groove.
[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a coupling elastic block structure with stress relief groove, including a first coupling housing, a second coupling housing and an elastic block assembly. The elastic block assembly includes a rubber block, a mating groove, a sleeve, anti-slip texture, a stress groove, a damping carrier plate, a spring and a lead screw. The mating groove is disposed in the middle of the rubber block, the sleeve is disposed on the outer surfaces of both ends of the rubber block, the anti-slip texture is disposed on the inner wall of the mating groove, the stress groove is disposed inside the rubber block, the damping carrier plate is disposed in the middle of the stress groove, the spring is fixedly installed between the damping carrier plate and the stress groove, and the lead screw is fixedly installed on the lower outer surface of the sleeve.
[0008] Furthermore, both the first coupling housing and the second coupling housing have a mating ring and a mating post on one end of their outer surface, with the mating post located around the mating ring. Both the first coupling housing and the second coupling housing have a bushing fixedly connected to their other end of their outer surface, with a groove on the inner wall of the bushing and a fixing thread on the outer wall of the bushing.
[0009] Furthermore, the adhesive block and the mating groove are integrally formed, and the adhesive block and the stress groove are integrally formed.
[0010] Furthermore, the stress groove is movably connected to the damping plate via the spring, and the sleeve is threadedly connected to the damping plate via the lead screw.
[0011] Furthermore, the structure of the second coupling housing is the same as that of the first coupling housing, and both the first coupling housing and the second coupling housing are welded to the mating column.
[0012] Furthermore, the bushing and the slot are integrally formed, and the bushing and the mating ring are through-type.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] In this invention, the elastic block assembly is fixed to the coupling ring by adhesive blocks during use, and the sleeve is inserted into the coupling post for positioning and installation with the first coupling housing and the second coupling housing. During use, when the coupling post exerts stress on the sleeve, the sleeve will compress the spring backward through the damping plate, thus buffering the stress. After the operation is completed, the spring will rebound and reset the damping plate, releasing the stress in the stress groove. This effectively prevents the stress from affecting the elastic block assembly, the first coupling housing, and the second coupling housing, thus avoiding damage. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1This is an overall structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the elastic block assembly of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the adhesive block of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the housing of the first coupling of this utility model.
[0019] The following are labeled in the diagram: 1. First coupling housing; 2. Second coupling housing; 3. Elastic block assembly; 301. Rubber block; 302. Docking groove; 303. Sleeve; 304. Anti-slip texture; 305. Stress groove; 306. Damping plate; 307. Spring; 308. Lead screw; 4. Docking ring; 5. Docking post; 6. Bushing; 7. Slot; 8. Fixing screw. Detailed Implementation
[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "front", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0022] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-4 The present invention will be further described below.
[0023] To address the problems existing in the background art, this application proposes the following technical solution: a coupling elastic block structure with stress relief groove.
[0024] The specific technical solution includes a first coupling housing 1, a second coupling housing 2, and an elastic block assembly 3. The elastic block assembly 3 includes a rubber block 301, a mating groove 302, a sleeve 303, anti-slip patterns 304, a stress groove 305, a damping plate 306, a spring 307, and a lead screw 308. The mating groove 302 is located in the middle of the rubber block 301, the sleeve 303 is located on the outer surfaces of both ends of the rubber block 301, the anti-slip patterns 304 are located on the inner wall of the mating groove 302, the stress groove 305 is located inside the rubber block 301, the damping plate 306 is located in the middle of the stress groove 305, the spring 307 is fixedly installed between the damping plate 306 and the stress groove 305, and the lead screw 308 is fixedly installed on the sleeve 303. On the lower outer surface, the elastic block assembly 3 is fixed to the docking ring 4 by the adhesive block 301 during use, and the sleeve 303 is inserted into the docking post 5 for positioning and installation with the first coupling housing 1 and the second coupling housing 2. During use, when the docking post 5 generates stress on the sleeve 303, the sleeve 303 will compress the spring 307 backward through the damping plate 306, thereby buffering the stress generated by the spring 307. When the work is finished, the spring 307 will rebound to reset the damping plate 306. At this time, the generated stress can be released in the stress groove 305, thereby effectively avoiding the stress from affecting the elastic block assembly 3, the first coupling housing 1 and the second coupling housing 2, and preventing damage.
[0025] Furthermore, the adhesive block 301 and the mating groove 302 are integrally formed structures, the adhesive block 301 and the stress groove 305 are integrally formed structures, the stress groove 305 is movably connected to the damping carrier plate 306 through the spring 307, and the sleeve 303 is threadedly connected to the damping carrier plate 306 through the lead screw 308. The lead screw 308 facilitates quick assembly and disassembly between the sleeve 303 and the damping carrier plate 306 during use.
[0026] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a docking ring 4 and a docking post 5 are provided on one end of the outer surface of the first coupling housing 1 and the second coupling housing 2. The docking post 5 is located around the docking ring 4. A bushing 6 is fixedly connected to the other end of the outer surface of the first coupling housing 1 and the second coupling housing 2. A groove 7 is provided on the inner wall of the bushing 6, and a fixing screw 8 is provided on the outer wall of the bushing 6. When in use, the first coupling housing 1 and the second coupling housing 2 can be docked and locked onto the output shaft through the bushing 6.
[0027] Furthermore, the structure of the second coupling housing 2 is the same as that of the first coupling housing 1. Both the first coupling housing 1 and the second coupling housing 2 are welded to the docking post 5. The bushing 6 and the groove 7 are integrally formed. The bushing 6 and the docking ring 4 are through-type structures. When in use, the docking ring 4 can facilitate the docking of the first coupling housing 1 and the second coupling housing 2 with the docking groove 302 in the rubber block 301, which is convenient for fixed installation.
[0028] To ensure that those skilled in the art can fully understand the technical solution, this application provides the following overall overview:
[0029] In use, the rubber block 301 can be fixed to the coupling ring 4, and the sleeve 303 can be inserted into the coupling post 5 for positioning and installation with the first coupling housing 1 and the second coupling housing 2. During use, when the coupling post 5 generates stress on the sleeve 303, the sleeve 303 will compress the spring 307 backward through the damping plate 306, thereby buffering the generated stress by the spring 307. When the work is finished, the spring 307 will rebound to reset the damping plate 306. At this time, the generated stress can be released in the stress groove 305, thereby effectively avoiding the stress from affecting the elastic block assembly 3, the first coupling housing 1 and the second coupling housing 2, and preventing damage.
[0030] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.
[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the scope of the present invention will be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents for those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A coupling elastomeric block structure with stress relief grooves, characterized by, The coupling includes a first coupling housing (1), a second coupling housing (2), and an elastic block assembly (3). The elastic block assembly (3) includes a rubber block (301), a mating groove (302), a sleeve (303), anti-slip grooves (304), a stress groove (305), a damping plate (306), a spring (307), and a lead screw (308). The mating groove (302) is located in the middle of the rubber block (301), and the sleeve (303) is located in the middle of the rubber block (308). 1) The anti-slip texture (304) is provided on the inner wall of the docking groove (302), the stress groove (305) is provided inside the rubber block (301), the damping carrier plate (306) is provided in the middle of the stress groove (305), the spring (307) is fixedly installed between the damping carrier plate (306) and the stress groove (305), and the lead screw (308) is fixedly installed on the lower outer surface of the sleeve (303).
2. A structure of an elastic block of a coupling with a stress release groove according to claim 1, wherein The first coupling housing (1) and the second coupling housing (2) are provided with a docking ring (4) and a docking post (5) on one end of their outer surfaces. The docking post (5) is located around the docking ring (4). The other end of the first coupling housing (1) and the second coupling housing (2) are fixedly connected with a bushing (6). The inner wall of the bushing (6) is provided with a groove (7), and the outer wall of the bushing (6) is provided with a fixing thread (8).
3. A flexible block structure for a shaft coupling having stress relief slots as defined in claim 1 wherein, The adhesive block (301) and the docking groove (302) are integrally formed, and the adhesive block (301) and the stress groove (305) are integrally formed.
4. The elastomeric block structure for a coupling with stress relief grooves of claim 1, wherein, The stress groove (305) is movably connected to the damping plate (306) via the spring (307), and the sleeve (303) is threadedly connected to the damping plate (306) via the lead screw (308).
5. The elastomeric block structure of a shaft coupling with stress relief grooves as claimed in claim 2 wherein, The structure of the second coupling housing (2) is the same as that of the first coupling housing (1). Both the first coupling housing (1) and the second coupling housing (2) are welded to the docking column (5).
6. A stress relief groove for a coupling elastomeric block structure as set forth in claim 2, wherein, The bushing (6) and the slot (7) are integrally formed, and the bushing (6) and the docking ring (4) are through-type.