CN206088168U - Shaftless screw conveyer connecting seat - Google Patents

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CN206088168U
CN206088168U CN201621107468.1U CN201621107468U CN206088168U CN 206088168 U CN206088168 U CN 206088168U CN 201621107468 U CN201621107468 U CN 201621107468U CN 206088168 U CN206088168 U CN 206088168U
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范林
过仁祖
王生建
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The utility model discloses a shaftless screw conveyer connecting seat belongs to sewage processor tool equipment field. It includes the speed reducer, transmission shaft and cell body, still include the connecting seat, the speed reducer passes through the connecting seat and links to each other with the cell body, the transmission shaft passes the connecting seat and is connected with the speed reducer, it connects the end plate to be equipped with the cell body on the cell body, the speed reducer passes through connecting seat and the cell body on the cell body and is connected the end plate and links to each other, the torque transmission that can be effectual produces the spirochaeta is to the cell body connection end plate, antifriction bearing in the inner chamber of connecting seat is connected with the transmission shaft, because of antifriction bearing adoption self -aligning roller bearing, can bear axial force and less radial force, and then will do all can transmit the connecting seat through antifriction bearing on, and the connecting seat links to each other with the cell body, on transmitting the cell body with the produced power of spirochaeta at last, avoid direct action in the speed reducer of to do all can, guarantee the normal operation of speed reducer, improve shaftless screw conveyer's security and reliability.

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A kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat
Technical field
This utility model is related to environmental conservation water processor machinery apparatus field, more particularly to a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connects Joint chair.
Background technology
In recent years, Shaftless screw conveyor is used as a kind of material conveyor of the not rotation type with flexible traction organ Tool, the materials such as the grid slag for coming up, mud cake and sand setting after squeezer, pressure filter process are intercepted mainly for delivery of mechanical grille, One of modern production and the indispensable visual plant of logistics transportation are become.Its extensive application is produced for improving to work Rate, realizes mechanization and the automatization of material transportation process, all has important practical significance.At present, the shaftless spiral shell on market The connection of spirillum and reductor in rotation conveyer, is nothing but to adopt to be rigidly connected, and centre causes conveyer without connecting seat The axial force and radial force that middle spirillum is produced is acted directly on reductor, causes Shaftless screw conveyor to break down, sternly The damage of reductor is remake into, the operation of conveyer is affected.
Chinese invention patent, publication number:CN 102887340 A:Publication date:2013.1.23, a kind of shaftless spiral shell is disclosed Rotation conveyer, including the assembling of driving means, head, casing, shaftless screw body, cell body liner plate, charging aperture, discharging opening, cover, bottom Seat, driving means are located at discharge port end, and driving means include motor and speed reducer, and motor is connected with reductor, reductor and nothing The spirochetal head end connection of axle.Wherein, head assembling is provided with thrust bearing;Cell body liner plate be wear-resisting plastic plate or rubber slab or Glass cermaic plate;Casing is U-shaped or O-shaped, and material is rustless steel or carbon steel or fiberglass;Casing top is provided with cover;Shaftless screw body Material be rustless steel or carbon steel;It is square or circle into and out of material mouth;Base is connected with casing by support.Its weak point It is:Reductor is connected with the head end of shaftless screw body, and centre is without connecting seat, spirillum is produced in conveyer axial force and footpath Still there is larger power to act on reductor Jing after thrust bearing to power, cause Shaftless screw conveyor to break down, seriously make Into the damage of reductor, the operation of conveyer is affected.
Utility model content
1. the utility model technical problem to be solved
There is no the problem that connecting seat easily breaks down for the Shaftless screw conveyor of prior art, this utility model is provided A kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat.It extends the service life of reductor, it is ensured that Shaftless screw conveyor is just Often operation.
2. technical scheme
To solve the above problems, the technical scheme that this utility model is provided is:
A kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat, including reductor, power transmission shaft and cell body, also including connecting seat, reductor It is connected with cell body by connecting seat, power transmission shaft is connected through connecting seat with reductor.
Preferably, cell body is provided with cell body connection end plate, and reductor is connected end plate by connecting seat with the cell body on cell body It is connected, effectively the torque that spirillum is produced can be delivered on cell body connection end plate.
Preferably, rolling bearing is provided with the inner chamber of connecting seat, rolling bearing is connected with power transmission shaft, by produced by spirillum Axial force and radial force act on rolling bearing.
Because rolling bearing adopts self-aligning roller bearing, axial force and less radial force can be born, and then by power by rolling Dynamic bearing is delivered on connecting seat, and connecting seat is connected with cell body, and finally the power produced by spirillum is delivered on cell body, is kept away Exempt from for power to directly act on reductor, it is ensured that the normal operation of reductor, improve safety and the reliability of Shaftless screw conveyor Property.
Preferably, there is filler in connecting seat inner chamber.
Preferably, also including filler end cap, filler end cap is connected end plate with cell body and connecting seat is fixedly connected, and prevents filler Loosen in connecting seat.
Preferably, filler is packing filling, and the water for preventing conveying worm is entered in the rolling bearing of connecting seat inner chamber.
Preferably, there is oil filler on the housing of connecting seat, from oil filler lubricating oil is poured into, lubrication is played to rolling bearing and is made With.
Preferably, rolling bearing is connected in connecting seat inner chamber with power transmission shaft, by round nut by the inner ring of rolling bearing Compress with power transmission shaft, prevent from causing to slide between the inner ring of rolling bearing and power transmission shaft.
Preferably, sealing system is provided between the inner chamber of connecting seat and the external world, sealing system includes bearing (ball) cover and rubber Sealing ring.
Preferably, bearing (ball) cover is fixedly linked with connecting seat, and rubber seal is embedded in bearing (ball) cover, bearing (ball) cover with Power transmission shaft, connecting seat form airtight chamber, can both prevent dust etc. from entering, it is also possible to prevent the inner chamber lubricating oil of connecting seat Overflow.
3. beneficial effect
The technical scheme provided using this utility model, compared with prior art, is had the advantages that:
(1) this utility model Shaftless screw conveyor adopts connecting base structure, can effectively prevent axial force and radial force pair The infringement of reductor, reduces the appearance of conveyer failure;
(2) this utility model oil sealing and filler are used cooperatively, and can effectively prevent the lubricating oil in connecting seat from leaking;Axle Socket end lid is fixedly linked with connecting seat, and rubber seal is fixed on bearing (ball) cover and is connected with power transmission shaft, can both prevent dust Deng entrance, it is also possible to prevent the spilling of the inner chamber lubricating oil of connecting seat;
(3) sealing system of connecting seat of the present utility model includes bearing (ball) cover and rubber seal, sealing structure safety It is reliable, favorable sealing property;
(4) connecting seat of the present utility model, by using cooperatively with sealing system, filler and rolling bearing, structure letter It is single reliable, it is easy to maintenance;
(5) rolling bearing of the present utility model adopts self-aligning roller bearing, can bear axial force and less radial force, enters And power is delivered on connecting seat by rolling bearing, and connecting seat is connected with cell body, finally passes the power produced by spirillum It is delivered on cell body, it is to avoid power is directly acted on into reductor, it is ensured that the normal operation of reductor, improves Shaftless screw conveyor Safety and reliability.
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Fig. 1 is structural representation of the present utility model.
Label declaration in schematic diagram:
1st, reductor;2nd, bearing (ball) cover;3rd, connecting seat;4th, oil filler;5th, filler;6th, cell body connection end plate;7th, filler pressure Lid;8th, drive shaft;9th, rolling bearing;10th, round nut;11st, rubber seal.
Specific embodiment
To further appreciate that content of the present utility model, this utility model is described in detail with reference to drawings and Examples.
With reference to Fig. 1, a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat, including reductor 1, power transmission shaft 8 and cell body, also including connection Seat 3, reductor 1 is connected by connecting seat 3 with cell body, and power transmission shaft 8 is connected through connecting seat 3 with reductor 1, and cell body is provided with Cell body connects end plate 6, and reductor 1 is connected end plate 6 with the cell body on cell body and is connected by connecting seat 3, can effectively by spiral The torque that body is produced is delivered on cell body connection end plate.Rolling bearing 9, rolling bearing 9 and transmission are provided with the inner chamber of connecting seat 3 Axle 8 connects, and the axial force produced by spirillum and radial force are acted on rolling bearing 9.
Rolling bearing 9 adopts self-aligning roller bearing, can bear axial force and less radial force, and then by power by rolling Bearing 9 is delivered on connecting seat 3, and connecting seat 3 is connected with cell body, and finally the power produced by spirillum is delivered on cell body, Avoid for power directly acting on reductor 1, it is ensured that the normal operation of reductor 1, improve Shaftless screw conveyor safety with Reliability;There is filler 5 in the inner chamber of connecting seat 3, also including filler end cap 7, filler end cap 7 is connected end plate 6 and connecting seat 3 with cell body It is fixedly connected, prevents filler 5 from loosening in connecting seat 3, filler 5 is packing filling, the water for preventing conveying worm enters connection In the rolling bearing 9 of 3 inner chambers of seat.
There is oil filler 4 on the housing of connecting seat 3, from oil filler 4 lubricating oil poured into, lubrication is played to rolling bearing 9, Rolling bearing 9 is connected in the inner chamber of connecting seat 3 with power transmission shaft 8, by round nut 10 by the inner ring of rolling bearing 9 and power transmission shaft 8 Compress, prevent from causing to slide between the inner ring of rolling bearing 9 and power transmission shaft 8.
Sealing system is provided between the inner chamber of connecting seat 3 and the external world, sealing system includes bearing (ball) cover 2 and rubber seal 11, bearing (ball) cover 2 is fixedly linked by bolt with connecting seat 3, and rubber seal 11 is embedded in bearing (ball) cover 2, bearing (ball) cover 2 Airtight chamber is formed with power transmission shaft 8, connecting seat 3, can both prevent dust etc. from entering, it is also possible to which the inner chamber for preventing connecting seat 3 moistens The spilling of lubricating oil.
Embodiment 1
The purpose that this utility model is related to is to provide a kind of reliable Shaftless screw conveyor base device for connecting, reductor 1 It is connected with cell body by connecting seat 3, can be effectively reduced because the torque produced by spirillum in the course of work is to reductor 1 Damage.Guarantee Shaftless screw conveyor safety, smoothly operation, improve the work efficiency of Shaftless screw conveyor.
This utility model Shaftless screw conveyor base device for connecting is connected reductor 1 with cell body by connecting seat.Because of nothing Screw conveyor shaft in operation, because spirillum is longer, adds material to spirochetal effect, if reductor 1 and spirillum Using being rigidly connected, the axial force produced by spirillum can directly act on reductor 1 with radial force, cause shaftless screw to convey Machine breaks down.Therefore, the reductor 1 in conveyer is connected by connecting seat 3 with cell body, by the inner chamber of connecting seat 3 Rolling bearing 9 be connected with power transmission shaft 8, the axial force produced by spirillum and radial force are acted on bearing, because rolling Bearing adopts self-aligning roller bearing, can bear axial force and less radial force, and then power is passed through into the company of being delivered to of rolling bearing 9 On joint chair 3, and connecting seat 3 is connected with cell body, finally the power produced by spirillum is delivered on cell body, it is to avoid directly make power For reductor 1, it is ensured that the normal operation of reductor 1, the safety and reliability of Shaftless screw conveyor is improved.
Filler end cap 7 is connected end plate 6 with cell body by bolt and connecting seat 3 connects in the base device for connecting, and power transmission shaft 8 is worn Filler 5, rolling bearing 9 in crossing filler end cap 7, cell body connection end plate 6 and connecting seat 3, and then be connected with reductor 1.
In the Shaftless screw conveyor course of work, spirillum top without support, the axial force that produces when material is transmitted and Radial force is transferred force on connecting seat 3 by rolling bearing 9, and then the cell body for transferring force to be connected with connecting seat 3 connects Connect on end plate 6.
The reductor 1 of the base device for connecting is connected end plate 6 with cell body and is connected by connecting seat 3, can effectively by spirillum The torque of generation is delivered on cell body connection end plate 6.
The filler end cap 7 of the base device for connecting is connected end plate 6, connecting seat 3 with cell body and is connected by bolt, prevents filler 5 Loosen in the connecting seat 3, and have oil filler 4 on the housing of connecting seat 3, play lubrication to rolling bearing 9, filler 5 can in case Only extraneous sewage enters the inner chamber of connecting seat 3, damages rolling bearing 9 and rubber seal 11.
The rolling bearing 9 of the base device for connecting adopts self-aligning roller bearing, bear by spirillum produce axial force and Partially radially power, rolling bearing 9 is connected in the inner chamber of connecting seat 3 with power transmission shaft 8, by round nut 10 by rolling bearing 9 Circle is compressed with power transmission shaft 8, prevents the slip caused between the inner ring of rolling bearing 9 and power transmission shaft 8.
The base device for connecting inner chamber is made up of with the sealing system in the external world bearing (ball) cover 2 and rubber seal 11, its axis Socket end lid 2 is connected by bolt with connecting seat 3, and rubber seal 11 is embedded in bearing (ball) cover 2, bearing (ball) cover 2 and power transmission shaft 8th, connecting seat 3 forms airtight chamber, can both prevent dust etc. from entering, it is also possible to prevent the spilling of inner chamber lubricating oil.
Embodiment 2
A kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat, including reductor 1, power transmission shaft 8 and cell body, also including connecting seat 3, slow down Machine 1 is connected by connecting seat 3 with cell body, and power transmission shaft 8 is connected through connecting seat 3 with reductor 1, and cell body is provided with cell body connection End plate 6, reductor 1 is connected end plate 6 with the cell body on cell body and is connected by connecting seat 3, effectively can produce spirillum Torque is delivered on cell body connection end plate.Rolling bearing 9 is provided with the inner chamber of connecting seat 3, rolling bearing 9 is connected with power transmission shaft 8, Axial force produced by spirillum and radial force are acted on rolling bearing 9.
Rolling bearing 9 adopts self-aligning roller bearing, can bear axial force and less radial force, and then by power by rolling Bearing 9 is delivered on connecting seat 3, and connecting seat 3 is connected with cell body, and finally the power produced by spirillum is delivered on cell body, Avoid for power directly acting on reductor 1, it is ensured that the normal operation of reductor 1, improve Shaftless screw conveyor safety with Reliability;Also include filler end cap 7, filler end cap 7 is connected end plate 6 with cell body by bolt and connecting seat 3 is fixedly connected, connection There is filler 5 in 3 inner chambers of seat, filler end cap 7 is connected end plate 6 with cell body and connecting seat 3 is fixedly connected, and prevents filler 5 in connecting seat 3 Interior loosening, filler 5 is packing filling, and the water for preventing conveying worm is entered in the rolling bearing 9 of the inner chamber of connecting seat 3.
There is oil filler 4 on the housing of connecting seat 3, from oil filler 4 lubricating oil poured into, lubrication is played to rolling bearing 9, Rolling bearing 9 is connected in the inner chamber of connecting seat 3 with power transmission shaft 8, by round nut 10 by the inner ring of rolling bearing 9 and power transmission shaft 8 Compress, prevent from causing to slide between the inner ring of rolling bearing 9 and power transmission shaft 8.
Sealing system is provided between the inner chamber of connecting seat 3 and the external world, sealing system includes bearing (ball) cover 2 and rubber seal 11, bearing (ball) cover 2 is fixedly linked with connecting seat 3, and rubber seal 11 is embedded in bearing (ball) cover 2, bearing (ball) cover 2 and power transmission shaft 8th, connecting seat 3 forms airtight chamber, and airtight chamber can both prevent dust etc. from entering, it is also possible to which the inner chamber for preventing connecting seat 3 moistens Lubricating oil overflows.
Embodiment 3
A kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat, including reductor 1, power transmission shaft 8 and cell body, also including connecting seat 3, slow down Machine 1 is connected by connecting seat 3 with cell body, and power transmission shaft 8 is connected through connecting seat 3 with reductor 1, and cell body is provided with cell body connection End plate 6, reductor 1 is connected end plate 6 with the cell body on cell body and is connected by connecting seat 3, effectively can produce spirillum Torque is delivered on cell body connection end plate.Rolling bearing 9 is provided with the inner chamber of connecting seat 3, rolling bearing 9 is connected with power transmission shaft 8, Axial force produced by spirillum and radial force are acted on rolling bearing 9.
There is oil filler 4 on the housing of connecting seat 3, from oil filler 4 oil is poured into, lubrication is played to rolling bearing 9, roll Bearing 9 is connected in the inner chamber of connecting seat 3 with power transmission shaft 8, is compressed the inner ring of rolling bearing 9 with power transmission shaft 8 by round nut 10, Prevent from causing to slide between the inner ring of rolling bearing 9 and power transmission shaft 8.
Sealing system is provided between the inner chamber of connecting seat 3 and the external world, sealing system includes bearing (ball) cover 2 and rubber seal 11, bearing (ball) cover 2 is fixedly linked with connecting seat 3, and rubber seal 11 is embedded in bearing (ball) cover 2, bearing (ball) cover 2 and power transmission shaft 8th, connecting seat 3 forms airtight chamber, and airtight chamber can both prevent dust etc. from entering, it is also possible to which the inner chamber for preventing connecting seat 3 moistens Lubricating oil overflows.
Below schematically this utility model and embodiments thereof be described, the description does not have restricted, accompanying drawing Shown in be also one of embodiment of the present utility model, actual structure is not limited thereto.So, if this area Those of ordinary skill enlightened by it, in the case where objective is created without departing from this utility model, design without creative The frame mode similar to the technical scheme and embodiment, all should belong to protection domain of the present utility model.

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1. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat, including reductor (1), power transmission shaft (8) and cell body, it is characterised in that also wrap Connecting seat (3) is included, reductor (1) is connected by connecting seat (3) with cell body, and power transmission shaft (8) is through connecting seat (3) and reductor (1) it is connected.
2. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat according to claim 1, it is characterised in that cell body is provided with cell body company End plate (6) is connect, reductor (1) is connected end plate (6) with the cell body on cell body and is connected by connecting seat (3).
3. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat according to claim 1, it is characterised in that the inner chamber of connecting seat (3) In be provided with rolling bearing (9), rolling bearing (9) is connected with power transmission shaft (8), by the axial force produced by spirillum and radial direction masterpiece On rolling bearing (9).
4. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat according to claim 1, it is characterised in that in connecting seat (3) inner chamber There is filler (5).
5. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat according to claim 4, it is characterised in that also including filler end cap (7), filler end cap (7) is connected end plate (6) with cell body and connecting seat (3) is fixedly connected.
6. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat according to claim 4, it is characterised in that filler (5) is filled out for packing Material, the water for preventing conveying worm is entered in the rolling bearing (9) of connecting seat (3) inner chamber.
7. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat according to claim 1-6 any one, it is characterised in that connecting seat (3) there is oil filler (4) on housing, from oil filler (4) lubricating oil is poured into, lubrication is played to rolling bearing (9).
8. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat according to claim 3, it is characterised in that rolling bearing (9) is even It is connected with power transmission shaft (8) in joint chair (3) inner chamber, is pressed the inner ring of rolling bearing (9) and power transmission shaft (8) by round nut (10) Tightly, prevent from causing to slide between the inner ring of rolling bearing (9) and power transmission shaft (8).
9. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat according to claim 4, it is characterised in that the inner chamber of connecting seat (3) Sealing system is provided between the external world, sealing system includes bearing (ball) cover (2) and rubber seal (11).
10. a kind of Shaftless screw conveyor connecting seat according to claim 9, it is characterised in that bearing (ball) cover (2) with even Joint chair (3) is fixedly linked, and rubber seal (11) is embedded in bearing (ball) cover (2), bearing (ball) cover (2) and power transmission shaft (8), is connected Seat (3) forms airtight chamber.
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