TWM550332U - Wheel set structure - Google Patents

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TWM550332U
TWM550332U TW106206034U TW106206034U TWM550332U TW M550332 U TWM550332 U TW M550332U TW 106206034 U TW106206034 U TW 106206034U TW 106206034 U TW106206034 U TW 106206034U TW M550332 U TWM550332 U TW M550332U
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輪組結構 Wheel structure

本創作係隸屬一種輪組之技術領域,具體而言係指一種兼具穩固性與承載性之輪組結構,藉以能提升滑動的順暢性,並延長其使用壽命。 The creative department belongs to the technical field of a wheel set, and specifically refers to a wheel set structure which has both stability and load bearing property, thereby improving the smoothness of sliding and prolonging its service life.

按,一般較重的門板或機件等被承載物為了方便推動,通常會於頂緣或底緣設置輪組,而這類的輪組結構主要係如第一圖所示,其係於一軸管(10)兩端分別利用一扣環(11)及一鉚合凸緣(15)夾設一滾輪組(20),且該等滾輪組(20)係由一固設於軸管(10)兩端之軸承(21)所構成,滾輪組(20)並於軸承(21)外緣套設有一塑膠或橡膠製之輪體(22),以降低滾動時的摩擦噪音,且為了防塵的需要,通常會於軸承(21)兩側設置一防塵蓋(25),以減少異物或微粒掉入軸承(21)內部的滾珠部份;但,上述的傳統輪組在實際使用時,由於其軸管(10)係呈中空管件,再加上為了設置扣環(11)需於周緣形成凹環槽,造成軸管(10)的厚度減少,使支撐性降低,無法有效承載重量較重的被承載物,另外其軸承(21)單純利用扣環(11)及鉚合凸緣(15)來夾掣限位及輪體單純的覆套,其抗應力不足,容易因變形而鬆動,令被承載物在推動時因輪組 穩固性不足而晃動,影響整體的品質,再者其防塵蓋(25)僅能局部保護軸承(21)內部滾珠,無法有效完全封閉,故其防塵性不足,而微塵會威脅到軸承(21)內部滾珠的使用壽命,故如何解決前述輪組支撐性、穩固性及防塵性等不足的問題,是目前業界及使用者所期盼者。 According to the generally heavy door panels or parts, such as the support, the wheel set is usually arranged at the top or bottom edge, and the wheel set structure is mainly as shown in the first figure, which is tied to one axis. A roller set (20) is sandwiched between the two ends of the tube (10) by a buckle (11) and a riveted flange (15), and the roller sets (20) are fixed to the shaft tube (10). The bearing (21) at both ends, the roller set (20) and the outer edge of the bearing (21) are sleeved with a plastic or rubber wheel body (22) to reduce the friction noise during rolling, and for dustproof A dust cover (25) is usually provided on both sides of the bearing (21) to reduce the amount of foreign matter or particles falling into the ball portion inside the bearing (21); however, the above conventional wheel set is actually used due to its The shaft tube (10) is a hollow tube member, and in order to provide the buckle ring (11), a concave ring groove is formed at the periphery, which causes the thickness of the shaft tube (10) to be reduced, so that the supportability is lowered, and the weight cannot be effectively carried. The bearing, and the bearing (21) simply use the buckle (11) and the riveted flange (15) to clamp the limit and the cover of the wheel body, which is insufficient in stress resistance and is easily deformed. And loose, so that the load is driven by the wheel set The stability is insufficient and shakes, affecting the overall quality. Moreover, the dust cover (25) can only partially protect the inner ball of the bearing (21), and cannot be completely closed completely, so the dustproofness is insufficient, and the dust will threaten the bearing (21). The service life of the internal balls, so how to solve the problems of the aforementioned supportability, stability and dustproofness of the wheel sets is currently expected by the industry and users.

緣此,本創作人乃針對前述輪組所面臨的問題深入探討,並藉由多年從事相關產業之研發與製造經驗,積極尋求解決之道,經不斷努力之研究與試作,終於成功的開發出一種輪組結構,其能克服現有者因結構缺失所造成的不便與困擾。 Therefore, the creator has in-depth discussion on the problems faced by the aforementioned wheel sets, and has actively pursued solutions through years of experience in R&D and manufacturing of related industries. Through continuous efforts in research and trials, he has finally succeeded in developing. A wheel set structure that overcomes the inconvenience and trouble caused by the lack of structure in the prior art.

因此,本創作之主要目的在於提供一種輪組結構,藉以能提高整體的結構強度及輪體的結合強度,有效增進其穩固性,且減少晃動,而能延長其使用壽命。 Therefore, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a wheel structure, which can improve the overall structural strength and the combined strength of the wheel body, effectively improve its stability, and reduce sloshing, thereby prolonging its service life.

又,本創作之次一主要目的在於提供一種輪組結構,其能有效的提高支撐性,增加其承載力,且可以減少噪音的產生。 Moreover, the second main purpose of the present invention is to provide a wheel structure which can effectively improve the support, increase the bearing capacity, and reduce the generation of noise.

而,本創作之再一主要目的在於提供一種輪組結構,其具有較佳的防塵效果,不僅可避免因灰塵顆粒摩擦而縮短使用壽命,且進一步可以降低噪音。 However, another main object of the present invention is to provide a wheel set structure which has a better dustproof effect, which not only avoids shortening the service life due to friction of dust particles, but further reduces noise.

據此,本創作主要係透過下列的技術手段,來具體實現前述的目的與效能:其係由一主桿、二珠組、兩環狀承座及兩輪體所組成;所述之主桿於兩端分別形成有一珠座段,該兩珠 座段周緣形成有一道供珠組安裝之珠槽,又兩側珠組之外部覆設有一環狀承座,該等環狀承座內緣形成有一道對應珠組滾珠之珠槽,令環狀承座可透過該珠組相對主桿珠座段轉動;而該等輪體則係套設於環狀承座外部,且該等輪體內緣兩側具有限位於環狀承座兩側之側凸緣。 Accordingly, this creation mainly achieves the aforementioned objectives and effects through the following technical means: it consists of a main pole, a two-bead set, two annular seats and two wheel bodies; Forming a bead block at each end, the two beads A bead groove is formed on the periphery of the seat segment for the bead assembly, and an annular bearing seat is disposed on the outer side of the bead group. The inner edge of the annular bearing seat is formed with a bead groove corresponding to the bead group ball. The bearing seat is rotatable relative to the main bead seat section through the bead set; and the wheel bodies are sleeved outside the annular bearing seat, and the two sides of the inner wheel edge of the same wheel are limited to both sides of the annular bearing seat. Side flange.

藉此,透過前述技術手段的展現,由於本創作之輪組結構的主桿的結構強度高,而兩側之珠組係直接作用於主桿兩端的珠座段上,整體的支撐性極佳,能有效提高其承載力,可用於較重的被承載物,且軸承與輪體也被有效的固定於主桿及環狀承座,因此於運轉時可提升其穩固度及抗應力,有效的提升滑動時的順暢性,且進一步能延長其使用壽命,從而有效提升其附加價值,增進其經濟效益。 Therefore, through the above-mentioned technical means, the main support of the wheel set structure of the present invention has high structural strength, and the bead sets on both sides directly act on the bead seat segments at both ends of the main rod, and the overall supportability is excellent. It can effectively improve its bearing capacity, can be used for heavier loaded objects, and the bearing and the wheel body are also effectively fixed to the main rod and the annular bearing seat, so that the stability and stress resistance can be improved during operation, and effective It improves the smoothness of sliding and further prolongs its service life, thereby effectively increasing its added value and enhancing its economic benefits.

為使 貴審查委員能進一步了解本創作的構成、特徵及其他目的,以下乃舉本創作之較佳實施例,並配合圖式詳細說明如後,同時讓熟悉該項技術領域者能夠依據本說明書具體實施。 In order to enable the review committee to further understand the composition, features and other purposes of the creation, the following is a preferred embodiment of the creation, and the detailed description of the creation is as follows, and at the same time, those skilled in the art can follow the instructions. Specific implementation.

(10)‧‧‧軸管 (10)‧‧‧ shaft tube

(11)‧‧‧扣環 (11) ‧‧‧ buckle

(15)‧‧‧鉚合凸緣 (15)‧‧‧Ringed flange

(20)‧‧‧滾輪組 (20)‧‧‧Roller set

(21)‧‧‧軸承 (21) ‧ ‧ bearings

(22)‧‧‧輪體 (22)‧‧‧ Wheels

(25)‧‧‧防塵蓋 (25)‧‧‧Dust cover

(50)‧‧‧主桿 (50) ‧‧‧ main pole

(500)‧‧‧安裝部 (500)‧‧‧Installation Department

(51)‧‧‧珠座段 (51) ‧‧‧Shelf segments

(52)‧‧‧珠槽 (52) ‧ ‧ beads

(53)‧‧‧凸擋緣 (53)‧‧‧ convex flange

(54)‧‧‧珠組 (54)‧‧‧Beads

(541)‧‧‧滾珠 (541)‧‧‧ balls

(542)‧‧‧保持器 (542)‧‧‧ keeper

(55)‧‧‧環狀承座 (55) ‧ ‧ ring seat

(551)‧‧‧嵌槽 (551)‧‧‧Inlay

(552)‧‧‧卡槽 (552)‧‧‧ card slot

(56)‧‧‧珠槽 (56)‧‧‧Beads

(57)‧‧‧防塵蓋 (57)‧‧‧Dust cover

(58)‧‧‧輪體 (58)‧‧‧ Wheels

(581)‧‧‧側凸緣 (581)‧‧‧ side flange

(582)‧‧‧卡緣 (582)‧‧‧ 卡缘

第一圖:係習式輪組之側視剖面示意圖。 First: A schematic view of a side view of a conventional wheel set.

第二圖:係本創作輪組結構的立體外觀示意圖。 The second picture shows the stereoscopic appearance of the creation wheel set structure.

第三圖:係本創作輪組結構的立體分解示意圖,其顯示各主要元件的態樣。 The third figure is a three-dimensional exploded view of the structure of the creation wheel, which shows the appearance of each main component.

第四圖:係本創作輪組結構組成後的側視剖面示意圖,供說明其組成及動作狀態。 The fourth picture is a side cross-sectional schematic view of the composition of the creation wheel set to illustrate its composition and operation state.

本創作係一種輪組結構,隨附圖例示本創作之具體實施例及其構件中,所有關於前與後、左與右、頂部與底部、上部與下部、以及水平與垂直的參考,僅用於方便進行描述,並非限制本創作,亦非將其構件限制於任何位置或空間方向。圖式與說明書中所指定的尺寸,當可在不離開本創作之申請專利範圍內,根據本創作之具體實施例的設計與需求而進行變化。 The present invention is a wheel set structure, and the specific embodiments of the present invention and its components are illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, all references to front and rear, left and right, top and bottom, upper and lower, and horizontal and vertical, only For convenience of description, it is not intended to limit the creation of the invention, nor to limit its components to any position or space. The drawings and the dimensions specified in the specification may be varied according to the design and needs of the specific embodiments of the present invention, without departing from the scope of the invention.

本創作係一種輪組結構,其較佳實施例係如第二、三圖所揭示者,其係由一主桿(50)、二珠組(54)、兩環狀承座(55)及兩輪體(58)所組成;所述之主桿(50)於兩端分別形成有一珠座段(51),該兩珠座段(51)周緣形成有一道珠槽(52),供前述之珠組(54)安裝,且主桿(50)於珠座段(51)相對兩端間形成有一較大徑之凸擋緣(53),可供產生限位作用,又主桿(50)中段具有一安裝部(500),供組裝於被承載物,而該等設於珠座段(51)珠槽(52)之珠組(54)係由系列滾珠(541)及限制該等滾珠(541)兩側之一保持器(542)所構成,使珠組(54)之滾珠(541)能穩定、且保持間距的在珠座段(51)珠槽(52)上滾動;又,兩側珠組(54)之外部覆設有一環狀承座(55),該環狀承座(55)內緣形成有一道對應珠組(54)滾珠(541)之珠槽(56),使環狀承座(55)可透過該珠組(54)相對主桿(50)珠座段(51)轉動,又該環狀承座(55)內 緣於珠槽(56)相對外側一側形成有一道嵌槽(551),該嵌槽(551)可供嵌設一防塵蓋(57),以避免灰塵進入珠座段(51)與環狀承座(55)的空間內,有效提升其防塵效果,另該環狀承座(55)外周緣表面形成有至少一道卡槽(552),本創作以鄰近環狀承座(55)外周緣兩側邊緣的兩道卡槽(552)為主要實施例,供輪體(58)卡掣;至於,輪體(58)則係套設於環狀承座(55)外部,該輪體(58)係由塑料或橡膠材質所製成,且該輪體(58)內緣兩側具有限位於環狀承座(55)兩側之側凸緣(581),又該輪體(58)內緣形成有至少一道對應環狀承座(55)卡槽(552)之卡緣(582),令輪體(58)可有效的固設於環狀承座(55),避免因長時間滾動而脫落;藉此,而組構成一結構強度高、且高承載及防塵效果佳的輪組結構者。 The present invention is a wheel set structure, the preferred embodiment of which is disclosed in the second and third figures, which is composed of a main rod (50), a bead set (54), two annular seats (55) and a two-wheel body (58); the main rod (50) is formed with a bead block segment (51) at each end, and a bead groove (52) is formed on the periphery of the two bead block segments (51) for the foregoing The bead set (54) is installed, and the main rod (50) forms a larger diameter convex retaining edge (53) between the opposite ends of the bead seat section (51) for the purpose of generating a limit function, and the main pole (50) The middle section has a mounting portion (500) for assembly on the object to be carried, and the bead set (54) provided in the bead block (51) bead groove (52) is composed of a series of balls (541) and limits One of the retainers (542) on both sides of the ball (541), so that the balls (541) of the bead set (54) can be stably and spaced apart to roll on the bead block (51) bead groove (52); The outer side of the bead set (54) is covered with an annular bearing seat (55), and the inner edge of the annular bearing seat (55) is formed with a bead groove (56) corresponding to the bead set (54) ball (541). , the annular bearing seat (55) can be rotated through the bead set (54) relative to the main rod (50) bead seat segment (51), and the annular bearing seat (55) A groove (551) is formed on the opposite side of the bead groove (56), and the groove (551) can be embedded with a dust cover (57) to prevent dust from entering the bead segment (51) and the ring shape. In the space of the seat (55), the dustproof effect is effectively improved, and at least one card groove (552) is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the annular bearing seat (55), which is adjacent to the outer circumference of the annular bearing seat (55). The two card slots (552) on both sides are the main embodiment for the wheel body (58) to be stuck; as for the wheel body (58), the wheel body (58) is sleeved outside the annular seat (55), the wheel body ( 58) is made of plastic or rubber material, and the inner edge of the wheel body (58) has side flanges (581) on both sides of the annular bearing seat (55), and the wheel body (58) The inner edge is formed with at least one card edge (582) corresponding to the annular bearing seat (55) card slot (552), so that the wheel body (58) can be effectively fixed to the annular bearing seat (55), avoiding long time Rolling and falling off; thereby, the group constitutes a wheel structure with high structural strength, high load bearing and dustproof effect.

至於,本創作之實際使用狀態,則請參照第二及四圖所示,操作上,係將輪組結構透過主桿(50)安裝部(500)組設於被承載物,而利用主桿(50)兩側之輪體(58)來接觸軌道滑動,由於輪體(58)係固設於環狀承座(55)上,且環狀承座(55)可以透過珠組(54)相對主桿(50)珠座段(51)轉動,達到協助被承載物移動之目的。 As for the actual use state of the creation, please refer to the second and fourth figures. In operation, the wheel structure is assembled to the object to be carried through the main rod (50) mounting portion (500), and the main rod is used. (50) The wheel bodies (58) on both sides are in contact with the track sliding, since the wheel body (58) is fixed on the annular bearing seat (55), and the annular bearing seat (55) can pass through the bead set (54) Rotating relative to the main rod (50) bead block segment (51) to assist the movement of the carrier.

經由前述之結構設計及使用說明,本創作之輪組結構在使用上具有下列的優勢;諸如:首先,本創作之輪組結構的主桿(50)為實心桿件,其結構強度高,而兩側之珠組(54)係直接作用於主桿( 50)兩端的珠座段(51)上,整體的支撐性極佳,能有效提高其承載力,可用於較重的被承載物上,大幅增加了輪組的實用性。 Through the foregoing structural design and usage instructions, the wheel set structure of the present invention has the following advantages in use; for example: First, the main pole (50) of the wheel set structure of the present invention is a solid rod member, and its structural strength is high, and The bead set (54) on both sides acts directly on the main pole ( 50) The ball bearing section (51) at both ends has excellent overall support, can effectively improve its bearing capacity, and can be used on heavier loads, greatly increasing the practicality of the wheel set.

其次,由於結構強度大幅提升,且珠組(54)被穩固的設於主桿(50)上,且輪體(58)也被有效的固定於環狀承座(55),因此於運轉時可提升其穩固度及抗應力,可以避免滑移時的晃動,有效的提升滑動時的順暢性,且進一步能延長其使用壽命。 Secondly, since the structural strength is greatly improved, and the bead set (54) is firmly fixed on the main rod (50), and the wheel body (58) is also effectively fixed to the annular seat (55), during operation, It can improve its stability and stress resistance, avoid the sloshing during slipping, effectively improve the smoothness of sliding, and further extend its service life.

再者,本創作之輪組結構於環狀承座(55)外側設有完整的防塵蓋(57),而能完整保護珠槽(52),避免灰塵滲入,除了可以減少磨損外,同時也可以減少噪音的產生。 Furthermore, the wheel set structure of the present invention is provided with a complete dustproof cover (57) on the outer side of the annular bearing seat (55), and can completely protect the bead groove (52) to prevent dust from infiltrating, in addition to reducing wear and tear, Can reduce the noise generated.

綜上所述,可以理解到本創作為一創意極佳之新型創作,除了有效解決習式者所面臨的問題,更大幅增進功效,且在相同的技術領域中未見相同或近似的產品創作或公開使用,同時具有功效的增進,故本創作已符合新型專利有關「新穎性」與「進步性」的要件,乃依法提出申請新型專利。 In summary, it can be understood that this creation is a creative and excellent new creation. In addition to effectively solving the problems faced by the practitioners, the effect is greatly enhanced, and the same or similar product creation is not seen in the same technical field. Or public use, and at the same time have an improvement in efficacy, so this creation has met the requirements of "newness" and "progressiveness" of the new patent, and is applying for a new type of patent according to law.

(50)‧‧‧主桿 (50) ‧‧‧ main pole

(500)‧‧‧安裝部 (500)‧‧‧Installation Department

(51)‧‧‧珠座段 (51) ‧‧‧Shelf segments

(53)‧‧‧凸擋緣 (53)‧‧‧ convex flange

(54)‧‧‧珠組 (54)‧‧‧Beads

(55)‧‧‧環狀承座 (55) ‧ ‧ ring seat

(552)‧‧‧卡槽 (552)‧‧‧ card slot

(57)‧‧‧防塵蓋 (57)‧‧‧Dust cover

(58)‧‧‧輪體 (58)‧‧‧ Wheels

(581)‧‧‧側凸緣 (581)‧‧‧ side flange

(582)‧‧‧卡緣 (582)‧‧‧ 卡缘

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一種輪組結構,其係由一主桿、二珠組、兩環狀承座及兩輪體所組成;所述之主桿於兩端分別形成有一珠座段,該兩珠座段周緣形成有一道供珠組安裝之珠槽,又兩側珠組之外部覆設有一環狀承座,該等環狀承座內緣形成有一道對應珠組之珠槽,令環狀承座可透過該珠組相對主桿珠座段轉動;而該等輪體則係套設於環狀承座外部,且該等輪體內緣兩側具有限位於環狀承座兩側之側凸緣。 The utility model relates to a wheel set structure, which is composed of a main rod, a two-bead group, two annular bearing seats and two wheel bodies; the main rod is respectively formed with a bead seat segment at both ends, and the circumference of the two bead seat segments is formed There is a bead groove for the bead assembly, and an annular bearing is placed on the outer side of the bead group. The inner edge of the annular bearing is formed with a bead groove corresponding to the bead group, so that the annular bearing can be permeable. The bead set rotates relative to the main bead seat segment; and the wheel bodies are sleeved outside the annular bearing seat, and the two sides of the inner circumference of the wheel have a side flange limited to both sides of the annular bearing. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之輪組結構,其中該主桿於珠座段相對兩端間形成有一較大徑之凸擋緣。 The wheel structure of claim 1, wherein the main rod forms a convex flange with a larger diameter between opposite ends of the bead segment. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之輪組結構,其中該主桿中段具有一安裝部。 The wheel structure of claim 1, wherein the middle portion of the main rod has a mounting portion. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之輪組結構,其中該等珠組係由系列滾珠及限制該等滾珠兩側之一保持器所構成。 The wheel set structure of claim 1, wherein the bead sets are formed by a series of balls and a retainer that limits one of the sides of the balls. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之輪組結構,其中該等環狀承座內緣於珠槽相對外側一側形成有一道嵌槽,該嵌槽可供嵌設一防塵蓋。 The wheel base structure of claim 1, wherein the inner edge of the annular socket is formed with a groove on the opposite outer side of the bead groove, and the groove is adapted to be embedded with a dust cover. 如申請專利範圍第1或5項所述之輪組結構,其中該等環狀承座外周緣表面形成有至少一道卡槽,而該等輪體內緣形成有至少一道對應卡槽之卡緣。 The wheel base structure of claim 1 or 5, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the annular bearing is formed with at least one card slot, and the inner edge of the wheel is formed with at least one card edge corresponding to the card slot.
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