A conveying device applied to cleaning of a transmission shaft of a steering system
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522638536.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-12
AI Technical Summary
部分清洗设备采用单工位或少数工位设计,清洗、干燥、防锈等工序需分步在不同设备上完成,需要人工频繁转移传动轴,不仅自动化程度低,劳动强度大,而且生产效率低下,难以满足大规模批量生产的需求
[0019]与现有技术相比,本实用新型具有的有益效果是:该种应用在转向系统传动轴清洗上的传送装置,通过两端支撑板和中部中段支撑板支撑传动轴主体,利用凹槽卡住传动轴主体,配合可以调整高度的调高旋钮,控制传动轴主体的高度,不同直径的传动轴主体调整至清理结构的适配高度,适用范围广,通过步进电机实现步进式传动,带动支撑架步进式移动,进而将传动轴主体逐个移动至传动轴清洗结构进行维护处理,自动化处理效率高。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of transmission shaft conveying devices, specifically a conveying device used for cleaning transmission shafts in steering systems. Background Technology
[0002] During the manufacturing process of steering system driveshafts, impurities such as chips, oil, and dust generated during processing will adhere to the shaft ends. If these impurities are not removed in time, they will seriously affect the subsequent assembly accuracy, performance, and service life of the driveshaft, and may even cause steering system malfunctions, leading to safety hazards. At the same time, the cleaned driveshaft needs to be kept dry to prevent rusting, and must meet the cleanliness requirements for particle size testing by subsequent inspection equipment.
[0003] Currently, there are many shortcomings in the cleaning equipment available on the market for steering system drive shafts. Some cleaning equipment adopts a single-station or few-station design, and the processes of cleaning, drying, and rust prevention need to be completed step by step on different equipment. This requires frequent manual transfer of the drive shaft, which not only results in low automation and high labor intensity, but also low production efficiency, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale mass production. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of the embodiments of this utility model and to briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be used to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0005] In view of the problems existing in the use of the above and / or transmission devices applied to the cleaning of steering system drive shafts, this utility model is proposed.
[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system. The drive shaft body is supported by support plates at both ends and a middle support plate. The drive shaft body is held in place by a groove. Stepper motors are used to achieve step-by-step transmission, which drives the support frame to move step by step, thereby moving the drive shaft body one by one to the drive shaft cleaning structure for maintenance. The automated processing efficiency is high.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0008] A conveying device for cleaning drive shafts in steering systems, comprising:
[0009] frame;
[0010] A transmission chain, which is fitted with gears, and a shaft that is movably fitted between the gears and the frame, with a gearbox fitted at the end of the shaft and a stepper motor fitted at the input end of the gearbox;
[0011] The support frame is equidistantly distributed around the outer periphery of the transmission chain. The side wall of the support frame is provided with end support plates and middle section support plate. The side wall of the end support plates and middle section support plate is provided with grooves. The grooves are provided with height adjustment knobs. The top of the grooves is equipped with the main body of the transmission shaft.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of the steering system described in this utility model, the bottom of the frame is provided with a support leg, and the support leg has a triangular structure.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of the steering system described in this utility model, the side wall of the frame is provided with a bearing seat, and the ends of the shafts respectively cooperate with the bearing seats.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of the steering system described in this utility model, the gearbox is disposed on the side wall of the frame, the output end of the stepper motor is engaged with the input end of the gearbox, and the output end of the gearbox is engaged with the shaft end of the shaft.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of the steering system described in this utility model, the side wall of the support frame is provided with adjustment holes, the side wall of the middle support plate is provided with a mounting plate, and the side wall of the mounting plate is provided with mounting holes corresponding to the adjustment holes.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of the steering system described in this utility model, the groove is a V-shaped groove, the bottom of the groove is provided with a relief groove, and the interior of the relief groove is provided with a threaded adjustment hole.
[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of the steering system described in this utility model, the bottom of the height adjustment knob is provided with a threaded post, which cooperates with the threaded adjustment hole.
[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the transmission device for cleaning the drive shaft of the steering system described in this utility model, a ceramic pad is provided on the top of the height adjustment knob, and a smooth glaze layer is provided on the surface of the ceramic pad.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This conveying device applied to the cleaning of steering system drive shafts supports the drive shaft body through end support plates and middle section support plate, uses grooves to hold the drive shaft body, and uses a height adjustment knob to control the height of the drive shaft body. Drive shaft bodies of different diameters can be adjusted to the appropriate height of the cleaning structure, which has a wide range of applications. Stepper motors realize step-by-step transmission, drive the support frame to move step by step, and then move the drive shaft bodies one by one to the drive shaft cleaning structure for maintenance. The automated processing efficiency is high. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and detailed embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to the present invention.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame of a transmission device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to the present invention.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the height adjustment knob of a transmission device used for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to this utility model.
[0024] 100. Frame; 110. Support leg; 120. Bearing housing; 200. Drive chain; 210. Gear; 220. Shaft; 221. Gearbox; 222. Stepper motor; 300. Support frame; 310. End support plates; 311. Groove; 320. Mounting plate; 321. Mounting hole; 301. Adjustment hole; 312. Clearance groove; 313. Threaded adjustment hole; 330. Threaded post; 340. Height adjustment knob; 341. Ceramic pad. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views showing the device structure will not be enlarged to scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] This utility model provides a conveying device for cleaning drive shafts in steering systems. The drive shaft body is supported by support plates at both ends and a middle support plate. The drive shaft body is held in place by a groove. A stepper motor enables step transmission, which drives the support frame to move step by step, thereby moving the drive shaft body one by one to the drive shaft cleaning structure for maintenance. The automated processing is highly efficient.
[0029] Figures 1-3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of one embodiment of a conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to this utility model. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-3 The conveying device of this embodiment, which is used for cleaning the drive shaft of the steering system, includes a frame 100, a drive chain 200 and a support frame 300 in its main body.
[0030] The frame 100 is connected to the shaft 220 via the bearing seat 120, which facilitates the stable rotation of the shaft 220. Specifically, the bottom of the frame 100 is provided with a support leg 110, which has a triangular structure. The side wall of the frame 100 is provided with a bearing seat 120, and the ends of the shaft 220 are respectively connected to the bearing seat 120.
[0031] The transmission chain 200, through the stepper motor 222 and gearbox 221, controls the shaft 220 and gear 210 to form a sprocket structure, realizing stepping transmission, driving the support frame 300 to move step by step, thereby moving the transmission shaft body 400 one by one to the transmission shaft cleaning structure for maintenance. Specifically, the transmission chain 200 is equipped with gears 210, and a shaft 220 that is movably engaged with the frame 100 is arranged between the gears 210. The end of the shaft 220 is engaged with the gearbox 221, and the input end of the gearbox 221 is engaged with the stepper motor 222. In this embodiment, the gearbox 221 is set on the side wall of the frame 100, the output end of the stepper motor 222 is engaged with the input end of the gearbox 221, and the output end of the gearbox 221 is engaged with the shaft end of the shaft 220.
[0032] The support frame 300 supports the drive shaft body 400 via end support plates 310 and a middle section support plate. The drive shaft body 400 is held in place by grooves 311. A height adjustment knob 340, which allows for height adjustment, controls the height of the drive shaft body 400. Drive shaft bodies 400 of different diameters can be adjusted to a suitable height for the cleaning structure, making it widely applicable. Specifically, the support frames 300 are equidistantly distributed around the outer periphery of the drive chain 200. The side walls of the support frame 300 are provided with end support plates 310 and a middle section support plate. Grooves 311 are provided on the side walls of the end support plates 310 and the middle section support plate. A height adjustment knob 340 is located inside each groove 311. The unit is equipped with a drive shaft body 400. In this embodiment, the side wall of the support frame 300 is provided with an adjustment hole 301, the side wall of the middle support plate is provided with a mounting plate 320, the side wall of the mounting plate 320 is provided with a mounting hole 321 corresponding to the adjustment hole 301, the groove 311 is a V-shaped groove, the bottom of the groove 311 is provided with a clearance groove 312, the interior of the clearance groove 312 is provided with a threaded adjustment hole 313, the bottom of the height adjustment knob 340 is provided with a threaded post 330, the threaded post 330 cooperates with the threaded adjustment hole 313, the top of the height adjustment knob 340 is provided with a ceramic pad 341, and the surface of the ceramic pad 341 is provided with a smooth glaze layer.
[0033] Combination Figures 1-3 This embodiment describes a conveying device used for cleaning steering system drive shafts. The specific operation is as follows: A bearing seat 120 cooperates with a shaft 220 to facilitate stable rotation of the shaft 220. A stepper motor 222, in conjunction with a gearbox 221, controls the shaft 220 and gear 210 to form a sprocket structure, achieving step-by-step transmission. This drives the support frame 300 to move step-by-step, thereby moving the drive shaft bodies 400 one by one to the drive shaft cleaning structure for maintenance. The drive shaft bodies 400 are supported by end support plates 310 and a middle support plate. A groove 311 holds the drive shaft bodies 400 in place. A height adjustment knob 340 allows for height adjustment, allowing drive shaft bodies 400 of different diameters to be adjusted to a suitable height for the cleaning structure, thus having a wide range of applications.
[0034] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to embodiments, various modifications can be made and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the features in the embodiments disclosed in this invention can be combined with each other in any way. The lack of an exhaustive description of these combinations in this specification is merely for the sake of brevity and resource conservation. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system, characterized in that, include: Rack (100); A transmission chain (200) is fitted with gears (210), and a shaft (220) is provided between the gears (210) to be movably fitted with the frame (100). A gearbox (221) is fitted at the end of the shaft (220), and a stepper motor (222) is fitted at the input end of the gearbox (221). A support frame (300) is equidistantly distributed around the outer periphery of the transmission chain (200). The side walls of the support frame (300) are provided with end support plates (310) and a middle section support plate. The side walls of the end support plates (310) and the middle section support plate are provided with grooves (311). A height adjustment knob (340) is provided inside the grooves (311). The top of the grooves (311) is equipped with the transmission shaft body (400).
2. The conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the frame (100) is provided with a support leg (110), which is a triangular structure.
3. The conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side wall of the frame (100) is provided with a bearing seat (120), and the ends of the shaft (220) respectively cooperate with the bearing seat (120).
4. The conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gearbox (221) is disposed on the side wall of the frame (100), the output end of the stepper motor (222) is engaged with the input end of the gearbox (221), and the output end of the gearbox (221) is engaged with the shaft end of the shaft (220).
5. A conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side wall of the support frame (300) is provided with adjustment holes (301), and the side wall of the middle support plate is provided with a mounting plate (320). The side wall of the mounting plate (320) is provided with mounting holes (321) corresponding to the adjustment holes (301).
6. A conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The groove (311) is a V-shaped groove, and a relief groove (312) is provided at the bottom of the groove (311). A threaded adjustment hole (313) is provided inside the relief groove (312).
7. A conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the height adjustment knob (340) is provided with a threaded post (330), which cooperates with the threaded adjustment hole (313).
8. A conveying device for cleaning the drive shaft of a steering system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the height adjustment knob (340) is provided with a ceramic pad (341), and the surface of the ceramic pad (341) is provided with a smooth glaze layer.
