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A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Stop Gas Spring

Patent No.:CN214742960U Date:2021-04-25

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A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Stop Gas Spring
Abstract
This utility model provides a chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring. The gas spring includes a closed cavity, a piston assembly arranged within the closed cavity, and a stop member. The piston assembly comprises a piston body and a piston rod, and the stop member is sleeved on the piston rod. The stop member includes an integrally connected shaft shoulder and a stop part, and the stop part is provided with a stop protrusion at one end away from the shaft shoulder. Through the stiction friction surfaces and frictional force between the stop member of the gas spring and the closed cavity or the piston rod, deceleration and stopping are achieved without the need for any power source. It has the advantages of simple structure, ingenious design concept, low processing difficulty of components, and meets many applications in various fields.

Description
A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Stop gas spring
Technical Field
This utility model relates to the field of gas springs, and specifically to a chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring.
Background
A gas spring is a component that can realize functions such as support, buffering, braking, height and angle adjustment. In construction machinery, it is mainly used in parts such as covers and doors. A gas spring mainly consists of a piston rod, a piston, a sealing guide sleeve, a filler, a pressure cylinder, and joints. Among them, the pressure cylinder is a closed cavity filled with an inert gas or an oil-gas mixture, and the pressure inside the cavity is several times or dozens of times the atmospheric pressure.
When some gas springs are used in specific applications, they are required to have a stop performance when fully extended or fully compressed. The so-called stop means that they stop at the end position of the extension and compression stroke and cannot move, and they can only be displaced by applying a specified large external force, and this stop is not locking, and there is no need to set a locking gas spring. Currently, the stop members used on the market have the disadvantages of complex composition and structure, high processing difficulty, and limited application fields.
Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a stop gas spring with a simple structure, low component processing difficulty, and capable of meeting applications in multiple fields.
Utility Model Content
In view of this, this utility model provides a chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring that realizes without any power source, only by using the stiction friction surfaces and frictional force between components, and has the advantages of simple structure, low component processing difficulty, and being able to meet applications in multiple fields.
To achieve the above purpose, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring includes a closed cavity, a piston assembly arranged in the closed cavity, and a stop member. The piston assembly includes a piston body and a piston rod, the stop member is sleeved on the piston rod, the stop member includes an integrally connected shaft shoulder and a stop part, a stop protrusion is provided on one end of the stop part away from the shaft shoulder, and an inner protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the closed cavity 1.

This passage describes a patent for a gas spring called a “chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring .” It first explains the technical field, which is related to gas springs. Then it details the background of gas springs, including their components and typical applications in construction machinery. It further points out the need for stop performance in some gas spring applications, which means the spring should stop at the end of its extension or compression stroke and require a certain external force to move from that position without being locked. It mentions the drawbacks of existing stop members on the market, such as complex structures and high processing difficulty. The gas spring proposed by the utility model aims to address these issues by using simple components and relying on friction and stiction between parts to achieve the stopping function. The gas spring consists of a closed cavity, a piston assembly (with a piston body and piston rod), and a stop member. The stop member has an integrated shaft shoulder and stop part, with a stop protrusion at one end of the stop part. Additionally, there is an inner protrusion on the inner wall of the closed cavity. These features are designed to work together to achieve the desired stopping functionality without the need for external power sources and with the benefits of simplicity and wide applicability.

In one preferred embodiment, the stop member is provided with a first through opening and a second through opening along its axial direction, and the first through opening and the second through opening are arranged symmetrically.
In one preferred embodiment, the stop protrusion is a curved protrusion along the outer periphery of the stop part.
In one preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the closed cavity is provided with a first inner protrusion, a second inner protrusion, and a third inner protrusion, and a curved groove adapted to the curved protrusion is formed between the second inner protrusion and the third inner protrusion.
In one preferred embodiment, a circular hole adapted to the shaft diameter of the connecting end of the piston rod is opened in the middle of the shaft shoulder.
In one preferred embodiment, an annular groove is provided on the side surface of the shaft shoulder.
In one preferred embodiment, an annular protrusion adapted to the annular groove is provided on the inner wall of the closed cavity.
In one preferred embodiment, the stop protrusion is a double conical inner protrusion along the inner periphery of the stop part.
In one preferred embodiment, a first annular groove and a second annular groove are opened at one end of the piston rod near the piston body, and a first elastic retaining ring and a second elastic retaining ring are placed in the first annular groove and the second annular groove respectively.
In one preferred embodiment, the cross-sectional shapes of the first elastic retaining ring and the second elastic retaining ring are both elliptical.

Features and Advantages of the Utility Model:
On one hand, the utility model makes the stop member move with the movement of the piston assembly by abutting the shaft shoulder of the stop member on the piston body and fixedly connecting it with the piston rod. When the piston assembly moves, the stop protrusion undergoes two brief decelerations when passing through the first inner protrusion and the second inner protrusion on the inner wall of the closed cavity, and finally moves to the end of the stroke, so that the stop protrusion stops in the annular groove of the closed cavity and remains stationary. On the other hand, the annular protrusion in the closed cavity is fixedly clamped in the annular groove on the shaft shoulder of the stop member, making the stop member stationary. When the piston assembly moves, the first elastic retaining ring and the second elastic retaining ring on the piston rod generate two brief decelerations when they come into contact with the stop protrusion, and finally move to the end of the stroke, so that the stop protrusion stops and remains stationary between the piston body and the first elastic retaining ring. Therefore, the utility model realizes deceleration and stopping through the stiction friction surfaces and frictional force between the stop member of the gas spring and the closed cavity or the piston rod, without any power source, has a simple structure, low processing difficulty of components, and can meet applications in multiple fields, solving the problems of complex composition and structure, high processing difficulty, and limited application fields of the stop gas spring in the prior art.

This section of the patent further elaborates on several preferred embodiments of the “chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring .” It details various features and configurations of the gas spring :

  • Axial Openings in the Stop Member: The stop member has symmetric first and second through openings along its axial direction. These openings might serve different purposes such as facilitating fluid flow, reducing weight, or interacting with other parts of the gas spring in a specific way, but the patent doesn’t specify their exact function here.
  • Stop Protrusion Shapes: There are different descriptions of the stop protrusion. It can be a curved protrusion along the outer periphery of the stop part, which could interact with corresponding curved grooves in the closed cavity to achieve stopping. Another option is a double conical inner protrusion along the inner periphery of the stop part, which might interact with other parts in a different manner for the stopping function.
  • Inner and Annular Features: The inner wall of the closed cavity has multiple inner protrusions and grooves, and there are corresponding annular grooves and protrusions on the shaft shoulder of the stop member. These are designed to work together for better stopping and positioning. For example, the annular groove on the shaft shoulder and the annular protrusion on the cavity wall can interlock to hold the stop member in place.
  • Elastic Retaining Rings: The piston rod near the piston body has first and second annular grooves where elliptical cross-sectioned elastic retaining rings are placed. These rings, when interacting with the stop protrusion, contribute to the stopping mechanism by causing brief decelerations and finally stopping the movement of the gas spring.

Overall, the utility model utilizes these various features and interactions between the stop member, piston assembly, and the closed cavity to achieve deceleration and stopping. The design aims to overcome the issues of complexity and limited applicability found in existing stop gas springs by using simple structures and relying on friction and stiction forces, without needing an external power source. The described mechanisms and interactions provide multiple ways for the gas spring to achieve the desired stopping function at different stages of motion, enhancing its functionality and versatility in different fields of application.

Appendix Description
The following figures are used to provide a further understanding of this application, form a part of this application, and are only intended for schematic explanation and illustration of the utility model, not to limit the scope of the utility model. In the figures:
Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring in Example 1 of this application;
Figure 2 is a right side view of the P stop member in Example 1 of this application;
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view along A – A in Figure 2;
Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring in Example 2 of this application;
Figure 5 is a left side view of the P’ stop member in Example 2 of this application;
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along B – B in Figure 5.

Reference numerals:

  1. Closed cavity; 2. Piston assembly; 3. P stop member; 3′. P’ stop member; 11. First inner protrusion; 12. Second inner protrusion; 13. Third inner protrusion; 21. Piston body; 22. Piston rod; 31. P shaft shoulder; 32. P connection part; 31′. P’ shaft shoulder; 32′. P’ connection part; 310. Annular groove; 311. Circular hole; 312. First through opening; 313. Second through opening; 320. Double conical inner protrusion; 321. Curved protrusion.

Specific Implementation Mode
The following will disclose several implementation modes of this application through diagrams, and clearly and completely describe the technical solution of the utility model. The accompanying drawings of the specification that form a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The schematic examples and descriptions of the utility model are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of the utility model. Based on the examples in the utility model, all other examples obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

It should be noted that unless otherwise defined, the directions of up, down, left, right, inner, and outer mentioned in this article are based on the up, down, left, right, inner, and outer directions shown in Figure 1 of this application example. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. The meanings of “multiple” and “several” are two or more. Here, it is explained together that the use of “first”, “second”, “third” and similar words does not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but is only used to distinguish different components. In addition, in various embodiments of the present disclosure, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar components.

This section of the patent provides a detailed description of the figures and reference numerals used to illustrate the “chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring.” Here’s a breakdown of the information:

  • Figure Overview:
    • Figure 1 shows the assembly structure of the gas spring in Example 1. It gives an overall view of how the different parts of the gas spring fit together.
    • Figure 2 is the right side view of the P stop member in Example 1, helping to visualize its shape from a particular perspective.
    • Figure 3 is a sectional view along A – A in Figure 2, providing insights into the internal structure of the P stop member.
    • Similar to the above, Figure 4 shows the assembly of the gas spring in Example 2, Figure 5 shows the left side view of the P’ stop member, and Figure 6 is the sectional view of the P’ stop member.
  • Reference Numerals:
    • Each part of the gas spring is labeled with a unique reference numeral for easy identification. For example, the closed cavity is labeled as 1, and different parts of the piston assembly and stop member have their own numerals. This makes it easier to discuss and understand specific parts of the gas spring in both the text and the figures.
  • Implementation Mode:
    • The specific implementation section aims to clearly and completely describe the technical solution of the utility model using the figures. It emphasizes that the figures are for understanding the utility model and not for limiting it.
    • It also clarifies the meaning of directional terms and the use of words like “first”, “second”, etc., which are used for component distinction rather than indicating importance or order. This ensures that readers can correctly interpret the information provided in the patent and understand how the gas spring works based on the figures and the accompanying text.
    • It further states that the patent’s protection scope includes all other examples that can be obtained by ordinary technicians without creative work, based on the provided examples.

In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as “connection” and “fixing” should be understood in a broad sense. For example, “fixing” can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, unless otherwise clearly limited. For ordinary technicians in the field, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

In addition, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the utility model can be combined with each other, but it must be based on what ordinary technicians in the field can achieve. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be realized, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

Example 1
Please refer to Figures 1 to 3. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring in this example includes a closed cavity 1, a piston assembly 2 arranged in the closed cavity, and a P stop member 3. The piston assembly 2 includes a piston body 21 and a piston rod 22, and the P stop member 3 is sleeved on the piston rod 22. The P stop member 3 includes an integrally connected P shaft shoulder 31 and a P stop part 32, and a stop protrusion is provided on the P stop part 32 at one end away from the P shaft shoulder 31. Further, as shown in Figure 3, the stop protrusion in this example is a curved protrusion 321 along the outer periphery of the P stop part 32. Furthermore, the inner wall of the closed cavity 1 is provided with inner protrusions. More specifically, as shown in Figure 1, the inner wall of the closed cavity 1 in this example is provided with a first inner protrusion 11, a second inner protrusion 12, and a third inner protrusion 13, and a curved groove adapted to the curved protrusion 321 is formed between the second inner protrusion 12 and the third inner protrusion 13.

It should be noted that by abutting the P shaft shoulder 31 of the P stop member 3 on the piston body 21 and fixedly connecting it with the piston rod 22, the P stop member 3 moves with the movement of the piston assembly. When the piston assembly 2 performs an extension movement, the curved protrusion 321 passes through the first inner protrusion 11 and the second inner protrusion 12 on the inner wall of the closed cavity 1 in sequence, resulting in two brief decelerations, and finally moves to the end of the stroke, so that the curved protrusion 321 stops in the annular groove of the closed cavity 1 and remains stationary, thereby realizing the stop function of the extension movement. When performing a compression movement, a certain external force needs to be applied to shift it.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, as a specific implementation, the P stop member 3 in this example is provided with a first through opening 312 and a second through opening 313 along its axial direction, and the first through opening 312 and the second through opening 313 are symmetrically arranged. More specifically, a circular hole 311 adapted to the shaft diameter of the connecting end of the piston rod 22 is opened in the middle of the P shaft shoulder 31 in this example.

It should be noted that the P stop part 32 of the P stop member 3 in this example is composed of two symmetrical three-dimensional elastic semicircular sectors, and a curved protrusion 321 is provided on the outer diameter edge of each three-dimensional elastic semicircular sector at one end away from the P shaft shoulder 31. Among them, the width and thickness of the three-dimensional elastic semicircular sector are determined according to the actual designed stopping force. Similarly, the protrusion height and width of the curved protrusion and the inner protrusion of the closed cavity are also selected and determined according to the actual designed stopping force.

This section describes the first implementation example of the chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring in detail:

  • gas spring Components and Structure:
    • The gas spring consists of a closed cavity 1, a piston assembly 2, and a P stop member 3. The piston assembly has a piston body 21 and a piston rod 22, and the P stop member is sleeved on the piston rod. The P stop member has a P shaft shoulder 31 and a P stop part 32.
    • The P stop part 32 has a curved protrusion 321 at one end away from the P shaft shoulder.
    • The closed cavity 1 has inner protrusions, specifically, first, second, and third inner protrusions 11, 12, and 13. A curved groove is formed between the second and third inner protrusions to fit the curved protrusion of the P stop part.
  • Movement and Functionality:
    • The P stop member 3 moves with the piston assembly through the connection between the P shaft shoulder 31 and the piston body 21 and piston rod 22.
    • During the extension movement of the piston assembly 2, the curved protrusion 321 passes through the first and second inner protrusions, causing two decelerations, and finally stops in the annular groove of the closed cavity 1, achieving the stop function for extension. However, for compression movement, an external force is required to move it.
  • Additional Features:
    • The P stop member 3 has symmetric first and second through openings 312 and 313 along its axial direction.
    • The P shaft shoulder 31 has a circular hole 311 in the middle that fits the shaft diameter of the piston rod 22.
    • The P stop part 32 is made of two symmetrical three-dimensional elastic semicircular sectors, and the size and shape of these sectors, as well as the curved protrusion, are determined based on the designed stopping force, indicating that the design takes into account the required force for stopping in practical applications. This allows for customization of the device’s performance according to different requirements.

Example 2
As shown in Figures 4 to 6, a chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring in this example includes a closed cavity 1, a piston assembly 2 arranged in the closed cavity 1, and a P’ stop member 3′. The piston assembly 2 includes a piston body 21 and a piston rod 22, and the P’ stop member 3′ is sleeved on the piston rod 22. The P’ stop member 3′ includes an integrally connected P’ shaft shoulder 31′ and a P’ stop part 32′, and a stop protrusion is provided on the P’ stop part 32′ at one end away from the P’ shaft shoulder 31′. As shown in Figure 6, further, the stop protrusion in this example is a double conical inner protrusion 320 along the inner periphery of the P’ stop part 32′.

It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 6, the so-called double conical inner protrusion 320 includes an inner conical surface on the left side and a P’ curved protrusion on the right side, and the taper of the inner conical surface is preferably between 20 degrees and 60 degrees, more preferably 42 degrees, and the selection of the angle and height is designed according to the actually required stopping force. Both the P’ stop member 3′ and the P stop member 3 are molded hard plastic parts.

As shown in Figure 6, as a specific implementation, an annular groove 310 is provided on the side surface of the P’ shaft shoulder 31′ in this example. In combination with Figure 4, further, an annular protrusion 15 adapted to the annular groove 310 is provided on the inner wall of the closed cavity 1 in this example.

As shown in Figure 4, as a specific implementation, a first annular groove and a second annular groove are opened at one end of the piston rod 22 near the piston body 21 in this example, and a first elastic retaining ring 41 and a second elastic retaining ring 42 are placed in the first annular groove and the second annular groove respectively. More specifically, the cross-sectional shapes of the first elastic retaining ring 41 and the second elastic retaining ring 42 in this example are both elliptical.

In conclusion, on the one hand, the present application makes the stop member move with the movement of the piston assembly by abutting the shaft shoulder of the stop member on the piston body and fixedly connecting it with the piston rod. When the piston assembly moves, the stop protrusion undergoes two brief decelerations when passing through the first inner protrusion and the second inner protrusion on the inner wall of the closed cavity, and finally moves to the end of the stroke, so that the stop protrusion stops in the annular groove of the closed cavity and remains stationary. On the other hand, the annular protrusion in the closed cavity is fixedly clamped in the annular groove on the shaft shoulder of the stop member, making the stop member stationary. When the piston assembly moves, the first elastic retaining ring and the second elastic retaining ring on the piston rod generate two brief decelerations when they come into contact with the stop protrusion, and finally move to the end of the stroke, so that the stop protrusion stops and remains stationary between the piston body and the first elastic retaining ring. Therefore, the utility model realizes deceleration and stopping through the stiction friction surfaces and frictional force between the stop member of the gas spring and the closed cavity or the piston rod, without any power source, has a simple structure, low processing difficulty of components, ingenious design concept, and can meet applications in multiple fields, solving the problems of complex composition and structure, high processing difficulty, and limited application fields of the stop gas spring in the prior art.

The above description shows and describes the preferred implementation mode of the present application. However, as mentioned earlier, it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the form disclosed herein, and should not be regarded as excluding other implementation modes, but can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be modified through the above teachings or technologies or knowledge in related fields within the scope of the concept of the present application. And any changes and variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application shall fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present application.

This part of the patent describes the second implementation example of the chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring :

  • gas spring Components and Structure:
    • Similar to Example 1, this gas spring also consists of a closed cavity 1, a piston assembly 2, and a P’ stop member 3′. The P’ stop member has a P’ shaft shoulder 31′ and a P’ stop part 32′, and the P’ stop part has a stop protrusion.
    • The stop protrusion in this example is a double conical inner protrusion 320 with an inner conical surface and a P’ curved protrusion, and the taper of the inner conical surface can be adjusted according to the required stopping force, with a preferred range from 20 to 60 degrees and more preferably 42 degrees.
    • The P’ shaft shoulder 31′ has an annular groove 310 on its side surface, and the closed cavity 1 has a corresponding annular protrusion 15 to fit with it.
    • The piston rod 22 has first and second annular grooves near the piston body 21, and these grooves contain first and second elastic retaining rings 41 and 42 with elliptical cross-sections.
  • Functionality and Working Principle:
    • Similar to the principle in Example 1, the stop member moves with the piston assembly through connections.
    • When moving, the stop protrusion passes through certain parts of the cavity’s inner wall (first and second inner protrusions), causing decelerations, and eventually stops in the annular groove of the closed cavity.
    • Additionally, the annular protrusion and groove interaction and the interaction between the elastic retaining rings and the stop protrusion also contribute to the stopping mechanism.
    • The gas spring uses stiction and friction forces between components to achieve deceleration and stopping without an external power source.
  • Advantages and Flexibility:
    • The gas spring has a simple structure, low processing difficulty, and a clever design concept.
    • It can be used in multiple fields, solving the problems of complex structures, high processing difficulty, and limited application fields of existing stop gas springs.
    • It also emphasizes that the design is not limited to the disclosed forms and can be modified and combined in various ways while staying within the scope of the patent’s claims, showing the patent’s flexibility and potential for further development.

Claims (10) – A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Stop Gas Spring, invented by LeiYan Gas Spring, a pioneer Chinese Gas Spring Manufacturer.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring, characterized in that it includes a closed cavity, a piston assembly arranged in the closed cavity, and a stop member. The piston assembly includes a piston body and a piston rod, the stop member is sleeved on the piston rod, the stop member includes an integrally connected shaft shoulder and a stop part, and a stop protrusion is provided at one end of the stop part away from the shaft shoulder.

This claim defines the basic structure of the chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring, which consists of three main parts: the closed cavity, the piston assembly, and the stop member. The piston assembly contains a piston body and a piston rod, and the stop member is placed over the piston rod. The stop member itself has an integrated shaft shoulder and stop part, with a stop protrusion at one end of the stop part that is away from the shaft shoulder.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring according to claim 1, characterized in that the stop member is provided with a first through opening and a second through opening along its axial direction, and the first through opening and the second through opening are symmetrically arranged.

This claim further elaborates on the stop member by adding the feature of having first and second through openings that are symmetrically placed along its axial direction. These openings could potentially serve various purposes, such as facilitating fluid flow, reducing weight, or interacting with other components, although the specific function is not detailed here.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring according to claim 1, characterized in that the stop protrusion is a curved protrusion along the outer periphery of the stop part.

Here, the shape of the stop protrusion is specified as a curved protrusion located along the outer periphery of the stop part. This specific shape may play a crucial role in the interaction with other parts of the gas spring for achieving the desired stopping functionality.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring according to claim 3, characterized in that the inner wall of the closed cavity is provided with a first inner protrusion, a second inner protrusion, and a third inner protrusion, and a curved groove adapted to the curved protrusion is formed between the second inner protrusion and the third inner protrusion.

This claim builds on claim 3 by describing the inner wall of the closed cavity. It includes multiple inner protrusions, and between the second and third inner protrusions, there is a curved groove that is designed to fit with the curved protrusion of the stop member. This interaction between the curved groove and the curved protrusion is likely part of the stopping mechanism.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring according to claim 1, characterized in that a circular hole adapted to the shaft diameter of the connecting end of the piston rod is opened in the middle of the shaft shoulder.

This claim focuses on the shaft shoulder of the stop member, stating that there is a circular hole in its middle that is sized to fit the shaft diameter of the piston rod’s connecting end. This might be relevant for proper alignment, attachment, or some other mechanical function related to the interaction between the stop member and the piston rod.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring according to claim 1, characterized in that an annular groove is provided on the side surface of the shaft shoulder.

This claim adds an annular groove to the shaft shoulder of the stop member, which could potentially interact with other parts of the gas spring, perhaps for locking, guiding, or providing some form of mechanical interaction.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring according to claim 6, characterized in that an annular protrusion adapted to the annular groove is provided on the inner wall of the closed cavity.

This claim complements claim 6 by providing a corresponding annular protrusion on the inner wall of the closed cavity. The annular protrusion and the annular groove are designed to interact, possibly for a locking or stabilizing function.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring according to claim 1, characterized in that the stop protrusion is a double conical inner protrusion along the inner periphery of the stop part.

This claim offers an alternative shape for the stop protrusion, which is a double conical inner protrusion along the inner periphery of the stop part. Different from the curved protrusion in claim 3, this shape might have different mechanical properties and interactions with other parts of the gas spring.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring according to claim 8, characterized in that a first annular groove and a second annular groove are opened at one end of the piston rod near the piston body, and a first elastic retaining ring and a second elastic retaining ring are placed in the first annular groove and the second annular groove respectively.

Building on claim 8, this claim introduces the concept of annular grooves on the piston rod near the piston body and the placement of elastic retaining rings within them. These elastic retaining rings might contribute to the stopping mechanism, perhaps by providing additional resistance or control during the motion of the gas spring.

  1. A chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring according to claim 9, characterized in that the cross-sectional shapes of the first elastic retaining ring and the second elastic retaining ring are both elliptical.

This final claim specifies the cross-sectional shape of the elastic retaining rings as elliptical, which could affect their mechanical behavior, such as how they interact with other parts of the gas spring, possibly influencing the force distribution and stopping function of the gas spring.

These claims collectively define the various elements and features of the chronic obstructive pulmonary stop gas spring , outlining different aspects of its structure, and potentially how these features interact to achieve the desired stopping functionality. Each claim builds upon or modifies the basic gas spring described in claim 1, providing a comprehensive description of the possible configurations and characteristics of the gas spring while also protecting different aspects of the invention through patent rights.

Threaded Groove Damping Gas Spring

Patent No.:CN113007255A Date:2021-04-27

Google Patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/CN113007255A/en?oq=CN113007255A

China Patent: http://epub.cnipa.gov.cn/

A Threaded Groove Damping Device

Abstract

The present invention provides a threaded groove damping gas spring. The gas spirng comprises a piston assembly and a closed cavity. There is a gap between the piston assembly and the closed cavity, and a sealing member is arranged in the closed cavity to seal the gap between the piston assembly and the closed cavity. The piston assembly includes a piston body and a piston sleeve. A damping structure and a first flow-through hole are provided on the piston body. The damping structure is a threaded damping groove, which is arranged circumferentially around the piston body. A second flow-through hole is provided on the piston sleeve, and the second flow-through hole is in communication with both the damping structure and the first flow-through hole. Since this super-long damping structure is arranged circumferentially around the piston body, the damping stroke is effectively extended, enabling the movement of the piston assembly to be smooth, ensuring the smooth spring-back speed of the damping device. The design concept is ingenious. At the same time, the safety and service life are greatly improved, thus solving the problems of traditional gas springs, such as fast movement speed, and inability to effectively ensure their safety and service life.

Description

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of gas springs, and specifically to a threaded groove damping device.

Background Art

Gas springs are components that can achieve functions such as support, buffering, braking, height and angle adjustment. In construction machinery, they are mainly applied to parts such as covers and doors. A gas spring mainly consists of a piston rod, a piston, a sealing guide sleeve, a filler, a pressure cylinder, a joint, etc. The pressure cylinder is a closed cavity, filled with inert gas or an oil – gas mixture inside, and the pressure in the cavity is several or dozens of times that of the atmospheric pressure.
Traditional gas springs are filled with gas at a certain pressure in the cylinder. Due to the difference in cross – sectional areas at both ends, a pressure difference is generated, causing the side with higher pressure to move towards the side with lower pressure. However, the movement speed is relatively fast. The extension time within 100 mm is as short as 2 – 3 seconds. Even if the diameter of the piston damping hole is adjusted, the movement speed does not decrease significantly. This poses a greater safety hazard to operators and greatly reduces the consistency, stability, and service life of the product.

Summary of the Invention

In view of this, the present invention provides a threaded groove damping device, which can at least solve one of the above – mentioned problems. Through the threaded damping groove arranged circumferentially around the piston body, the movement of the piston assembly is made smooth, ensuring the smooth spring – back speed of the damping device. The design concept is ingenious, and at the same time, the safety and service life are improved.
To achieve the above – mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A threaded groove damping device includes a piston assembly and a closed cavity. There is a gap between the piston assembly and the closed cavity, and the piston assembly reciprocates in the closed cavity. A sealing member is arranged in the closed cavity, and the sealing member is used to seal the gap between the piston assembly and the closed cavity. The piston assembly includes a piston body and a piston sleeve closely sleeved on the piston body. A damping structure and a first flow – through hole are provided on the piston body. The damping structure is a threaded damping groove, which is arranged circumferentially around the piston body. A second flow – through hole is provided on the piston sleeve, and the second flow – through hole is in communication with both the threaded damping groove on the piston body and the first flow – through hole.

In some preferred embodiments, the threaded damping groove is a threaded slot, and the threaded damping groove is provided at both ends of the piston body or at one end of the piston body.

In some preferred embodiments, the second flow – through hole includes a side – surface flow – through hole and an end – surface communication hole, and the end – surface communication hole is adapted to the first flow – through hole.

In some preferred embodiments, one end of the threaded damping groove is connected to the side – surface flow – through hole, and the other end is connected to the end – surface communication hole, and the end – surface communication hole is connected to the first communication hole.

In some preferred embodiments, the threaded damping groove is provided on the side surface of the piston body.

In some preferred embodiments, the top of the groove of the threaded damping groove is in close contact with the inner surface of the piston sleeve.

In some preferred embodiments, a first protrusion and a second protrusion are provided on the piston body, and a groove is formed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

In some preferred embodiments, the sealing member moves within the groove. The axial width of the groove is greater than the maximum diameter of the cross – section of the sealing member. The sealing member is located above the first flow – through hole to ensure that the groove is in communication with the first flow – through hole.

In some preferred embodiments, the first flow – through hole includes a first left flow – through hole and a first right flow – through hole.

In some preferred embodiments, the first left flow – through hole is provided on the first protrusion, and the first right flow – through hole is provided on the second protrusion.

Features and advantages of the present invention: When the piston assembly moves under the extrusion of gas or oil pressure in the closed cavity, the sealing member provided in the closed cavity forms a frictional displacement with the inner wall of the closed cavity. The gas or oil pressure makes the sealing member tightly seal the gap between the piston assembly and the closed cavity, causing the gas to pass through the first flow – through hole, the circumferential damping structure and the second flow – through hole. Since the damping structure is arranged circumferentially around the piston body, the damping stroke for the gas or oil pressure is effectively extended, making the movement of the piston assembly smooth, ensuring the smooth spring – back speed of the damping device. The design concept is ingenious. At the same time, the safety and service life are greatly improved, thus solving the problems that the traditional gas spring has a fast movement speed and cannot effectively ensure its safety and service life.

Description of the Drawings

The following drawings are provided to further understand this application and form a part of this application. They are only intended to provide a schematic explanation and description of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In the drawings:

  • Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a threaded groove damping device in Embodiment 1 of this application.
  • Fig. 2 is a gas – flow diagram of the double – damping – structure piston assembly in the stretching movement in Embodiment 1 of this application.
  • Fig. 3 is a gas – flow diagram of the double – damping – structure piston assembly in the compressing movement in Embodiment 1 of this application.
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the double – damping – structure piston body in Embodiment 1 of this application.
  • Fig. 5 is a right – view of Fig. 4.
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic sectional – view of the structure of the piston sleeve in Embodiment 1 of this application.
  • Fig. 7 is a right – view of Fig. 6.
  • Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the single – damping – structure piston body in Embodiment 2 of this application.
  • Fig. 9 is a gas – flow diagram of the single – damping – structure piston assembly in the stretching movement in Embodiment 2 of this application.
  • Fig. 10 is a gas – flow diagram of the single – damping – structure piston assembly in the compressing movement in Embodiment 2 of this application.

Reference numerals in the drawings:

  • 2: Closed cavity
  • 3: Sealing member
  • 4: Rear connecting part
  • 5: Front connecting part
  • 11: Piston body
  • 12: Piston sleeve
  • 13: Piston rod
  • 111: Threaded damping groove
  • 112: First communication hole
  • 114: Groove
  • 115: First protrusion
  • 116: Second protrusion
  • 131: First baffle
  • 132: Second baffle
  • 121: Second communication hole
  • 1121: First left communication hole
  • 1122: First right communication hole
  • 1211: End – surface flow – through hole
  • 1212: Side – surface flow – through hole

Detailed Implementation Modes

The following will disclose multiple embodiments of this application through drawings. The technical solutions of the present invention will be described clearly and completely. The attached drawings, which form part of this application, are provided to further understand the present invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations to the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that, unless the direction is defined separately, the directions such as up, down, left, right, inner, and outer involved in this text are based on the up, down, left, right, inner, and outer directions shown in Fig. 1 of the embodiment of this application. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will change accordingly. The meanings of “multiple” and “several” are two or more, which are explained here together. The use of words such as “first”, “second”, “third” and the like does not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. In addition, in each embodiment of the present disclosure, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar components.

In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as “connection” and “fixation” should be understood in a broad sense. For example, “fixation” can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above – mentioned terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

In addition, the technical solutions among the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but it must be based on what can be achieved by those of ordinary skill in the art. When the combination of technical solutions leads to contradictions or cannot be realized, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope claimed by the present invention.

Embodiment 1

Please refer to Figs. 1 to 7. In this embodiment, for a threaded groove damping device, as shown in Fig. 1, the fixed end of the damping device is connected to the front connecting part 5, and the other movable end is connected to the rear connecting part 4. The damping device in this embodiment includes a piston assembly and a closed cavity 2. There is a gap between the piston assembly and the closed cavity 2, that is, they are in clearance fit, enabling the piston assembly to reciprocate in the closed cavity 2, dividing the closed cavity 2 into a left – hand closed cavity and a right – hand closed cavity 2. A sealing member 3 is arranged in the closed cavity 2. The sealing member 3 is used to seal the gap between the piston assembly and the closed cavity 2, so that the extruded gas cannot pass through the closed gap but flows to the threaded damping groove. The piston assembly includes a piston body 11, a piston sleeve 12 closely sleeved on the piston body 11, and a piston rod 13 for transmission. The piston body 11 and the piston sleeve 12 are fixed at one end of the piston rod by a first baffle 131, a second baffle 132, and a set nut. Specifically, a damping structure and a first flow – through hole 112 are provided on the piston body 11, and a second flow – through hole 121 is provided on the piston sleeve 12. The second flow – through hole 121 is in communication with both the damping structure on the piston body 11 and the first flow – through hole. It should be noted that the damping structure is arranged circumferentially around the piston body 11, which lengthens the damping stroke of the piston body 11 and makes the movement of the piston assembly more stable.
Using the technical solution of this embodiment, when the piston assembly moves under the extrusion of gas or oil pressure in the closed cavity 2, the sealing member 3 arranged in the closed cavity 2 forms a frictional displacement with the inner wall of the closed cavity 2. The gas or oil pressure makes the sealing member 3 tightly seal the gap between the piston assembly and the closed cavity 2, causing the gas to pass through the first flow – through hole, the circumferential threaded damping groove, and the second flow – through hole. Since the threaded damping groove is arranged circumferentially around the piston body, the damping stroke for the gas or oil pressure is effectively extended, making the movement of the piston assembly stable, ensuring the smooth spring – back speed of the damping device. The design concept is ingenious. At the same time, the safety and service life are greatly improved, thus solving the problems that the traditional gas spring has a fast movement speed and cannot effectively ensure its safety and service life.
As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, as a specific implementation mode, the threaded damping groove 111 in this embodiment is a threaded slot. The threaded damping groove 111 is arranged at both ends of the piston body 11, that is, the piston body 11 has a double – damping structure. This enables the piston assembly to be damped during both stretching and compressing movements, making the movement stable and improving safety and service life. Of course, according to actual situations, it can also be set as a one – way damping.
It should be noted that the thread profile of this threaded slot is preferably triangular. Of course, according to actual situations, it can also be trapezoidal, rectangular, or other irregular shapes. Furthermore, its groove depth (i.e., the setting parameters of the thread crest and root) and groove width (i.e., the setting parameter of the pitch) and the length of the threaded groove are set according to the actual requirements of damping.

As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, further, in this embodiment, the threaded damping groove 11 is arranged circumferentially on the side surface of the piston body 11. The groove top 1111 of the threaded damping groove 111 is in close contact with the inner surface 123 of the piston sleeve 12. The machining depth of the threaded damping groove 111 (i.e., the position of the groove bottom 1112) and its length are designed according to the actual damping strength and the required spring – back speed. It should be noted that the material of the piston body is preferably hard plastic, the piston sleeve is preferably made of copper or aluminum, and the groove top 1111 of the threaded damping groove 111 is preferably processed into a pointed shape. This is more conducive to ensuring a tighter contact between the threaded damping groove 111 and the inner wall 123 of the piston sleeve 12, thus better guaranteeing the sealing performance and enabling the flowing gas or liquid oil to flow along the path of the threaded damping groove 111.

As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, as a specific implementation mode, the second flow – through hole 121 on the piston sleeve 12 in this embodiment includes a side – surface flow – through hole 1211 and an end – surface communication hole 1212. As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the end – surface communication hole 1212 is adapted to the first flow – through hole 112.

It should be noted that the end – surface communication hole 1212 in this embodiment is a circular blind hole, and the first flow – through hole 112 is a circular through – hole. However, their adaptation is not limited to circular holes, and they can be set as square holes, polygonal holes, or other special – shaped holes.

As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, as a specific implementation mode, a first protrusion 115 and a second protrusion 116 are provided on the piston body 11 in this embodiment. Both the first protrusion 115 and the second protrusion 116 are circumferential annular protrusions around the piston body, and a groove 114 is formed between them. Further, the first flow – through hole 112 in this embodiment includes a first left flow – through hole 1121 and a first right flow – through hole 1122. Furthermore, the first left flow – through hole 1121 and the first right flow – through hole 1122 are respectively provided on the first protrusion 115 and the second protrusion 116.

As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, as a specific implementation mode, one end of the threaded damping groove 111 in this embodiment is connected to the side – surface flow – through hole 1211, and the other end is connected to the end – surface communication hole 1212, which is connected to the first communication hole. Preferably, the sealing member 3 in this embodiment is arranged in the groove 114.

It should be noted that in this embodiment, the sealing member 3 is preferably a floating O – ring. The outer circle of the O – ring abuts against the inner wall of the closed cavity 2, and there is a certain distance between its inner circle and the bottom of the groove 114, allowing the gas flow to smoothly enter the first flow – through hole from the groove. This design can better utilize the principle of pressure to make the floating O – ring tightly abut against the inner wall of the closed cavity 2 and the side of the groove, thus achieving a better sealing effect. Moreover, it should be noted that the width of the groove 114 is greater than the maximum diameter of the cross – section of the sealing member 3, enabling the sealing member 3 to move within the groove and achieve the effect of sealing the gap on one side.

As shown in the gas – flow diagrams of the stretching and compressing movements in Figs. 2 and 3, the working principle of the two – way damping of this embodiment’s damping device with a double – damping structure when applied to a gas spring is described as follows:

  1. Stretching Damping Movement: When performing a stretching movement to the right, first, the sealing member 3 in the closed cavity 2 is frictionally displaced to the left side of the groove 114. The gas pressure further prompts the sealing member 3 to tightly abut against the inner wall of the closed cavity 2 and the left side of the groove 114, sealing the left – hand gap between the closed cavity 2 and the piston assembly. Furthermore, the piston assembly squeezes the gas in the right – hand closed cavity, causing the gas to flow and be released into the left – hand closed cavity. At this time, only a small part of the gas flows into the right – hand threaded damping groove through the side – surface flow – through hole on the right – hand piston sleeve 12 and then enters the groove through the first right – hand flow – through hole 1122. Instead, the vast majority of the gas directly flows into the groove through the right – hand gap between the closed cavity 2 and the piston assembly. Then, it flows into the super – long left – hand threaded damping groove through the first left – hand flow – through hole 1121 and the end – surface flow – through hole on the left – hand piston sleeve 12. Finally, it flows into the left – hand closed cavity through the side – surface flow – through hole on the left – hand piston sleeve 12, thus completing a stable stretching damping movement.
  2. Compressing Damping Movement: When performing a compressing movement to the left, first, the sealing member 3 in the closed cavity 2 is frictionally displaced to the right side of the groove 114. The gas pressure further prompts the sealing member 3 to tightly abut against the inner wall of the closed cavity 2 and the right side of the groove 114, sealing the right – hand gap between the closed cavity 2 and the piston assembly. Furthermore, the piston assembly squeezes the gas in the left – hand closed cavity, causing the gas to flow and be released into the right – hand closed cavity. At this time, only a small part of the gas flows into the left – hand threaded damping groove through the side – surface flow – through hole on the left – hand piston sleeve 12 and then enters the groove through the first left – hand flow – through hole. Instead, the vast majority of the gas directly flows into the groove through the left – hand gap between the closed cavity 2 and the piston assembly. Then, it flows into the super – long right – hand threaded damping groove through the first right – hand flow – through hole and the end – surface flow – through hole on the right – hand piston sleeve 12. Finally, it flows into the right – hand closed cavity through the side – surface flow – through hole on the right – hand piston sleeve 12, thus completing a stable compressing damping movement.

Embodiment 2

The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that, as shown in Fig. 8, the threaded damping groove 111 in this embodiment is arranged at one end of the piston body 11, that is, the piston body has a single – damping structure.

As shown in the gas – flow diagrams of the stretching and compressing movements in Figs. 9 and 10, the working principle of this embodiment’s damping device with a single – damping structure when applied to a gas spring is described as follows:

  1. Stretching Damping Movement: When performing a stretching movement to the right, first, the sealing member 3 in the closed cavity 2 is frictionally displaced to the left side of the groove 114. The gas pressure further prompts the sealing member 3 to tightly abut against the inner wall of the closed cavity 2 and the left side of the groove 114, sealing the left – hand gap between the closed cavity 2 and the piston assembly. Furthermore, the piston assembly squeezes the gas in the right – hand closed cavity, causing the gas to flow and be released into the left – hand closed cavity. At this time, the gas enters the groove through the first right – hand flow – through hole 1122 and/or the right – hand gap. Then, it flows into the super – long threaded damping groove through the first left – hand flow – through hole 1121 and the end – surface flow – through hole on the left – hand piston sleeve 12. Finally, it flows into the left – hand closed cavity through the side – surface flow – through hole on the piston sleeve 12, thus completing a stable stretching damping movement.
  2. Compressing Damping Movement: When performing a compressing movement to the left, first, the sealing member 3 in the closed cavity 2 is frictionally displaced to the right side of the groove 114. The gas pressure further prompts the sealing member 3 to tightly abut against the inner wall of the closed cavity 2 and the right side of the groove 114, sealing the right – hand gap between the closed cavity 2 and the piston assembly. Furthermore, the piston assembly squeezes the gas in the left – hand closed cavity, and the entire gas is in a compressed state, causing the gas to flow and be released into the right – hand closed cavity. At this time, only a small part of the gas flows into the left – hand threaded damping groove through the side – surface flow – through hole on the left – hand piston sleeve 12 and then enters the groove through the first left – hand flow – through hole. Instead, the vast majority of the gas directly flows into the groove through the left – hand gap between the closed cavity 2 and the piston assembly. Then, it directly flows into the right – hand closed cavity only through the first right – hand flow – through hole, thus completing the compressing damping movement. This kind of compressing damping is the characteristic of an ordinary compressed gas spring that only uses the damping hole for damping.

In conclusion, when the piston assembly in this application moves under the extrusion of gas or oil pressure in the closed cavity, the sealing member arranged in the closed cavity forms a frictional displacement with the inner wall of the closed cavity. The gas or oil pressure makes the sealing member tightly seal the gap between the piston assembly and the closed cavity, causing the gas to pass through the first flow – through hole, the circumferential damping structure, and the second flow – through hole. Since this super – long damping structure is arranged circumferentially around the piston body, the damping stroke for the gas or oil pressure is effectively extended, making the movement of the piston assembly stable, ensuring the smooth spring – back speed of the damping device. The design concept is ingenious. At the same time, the safety and service life are greatly improved, thus solving the problems that the traditional gas spring has a fast movement speed and cannot effectively ensure its safety and service life.

The above description shows and describes the preferred embodiments of this application. However, as mentioned before, it should be understood that this application is not limited to the forms disclosed herein. It should not be regarded as excluding other embodiments, but can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be changed within the scope of the concept of this application through the above teachings or the technologies or knowledge in related fields. Any changes and variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this application shall fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this application.

Claims (10)  – A Threaded Groove Damping Gas Spring, invented by LeiYan Gas Spring, a pioneer Chinese Gas Spring Manufacturer.

  1. A threaded groove damping device, comprising a piston assembly and a closed cavity (2), characterized in that: a gap is provided between the piston assembly and the inner wall of the closed cavity (2), and the piston assembly reciprocates in the closed cavity;
    a sealing member (3) is provided in the closed cavity (2), and the sealing member (3) is used to seal the gap;
    the piston assembly comprises a piston body (11) and a piston sleeve (12) closely sleeved on the piston body (11). A damping structure and a first flow – through hole (112) are provided on the piston body (11). The damping structure is a threaded damping groove, which is arranged circumferentially around the piston body (11). A second flow – through hole (121) is provided on the piston sleeve (12), and the second flow – through hole (121) is in communication with both the threaded damping groove on the piston body (11) and the first flow – through hole (112).
  2. The threaded groove damping device according to claim 1, characterized in that the threaded damping groove (111) is provided at both ends of the piston body (11) or at one end of the piston body (11).
  3. The threaded groove damping device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second flow – through hole (121) comprises a side – surface flow – through hole (1212) and an end – surface communication hole (1211), and the end – surface communication hole (1211) is adapted to the first flow – through hole (112).
  4. The threaded groove damping device according to claim 3, characterized in that one end of the threaded damping groove (111) is connected to the side – surface flow – through hole (1212), and the other end is connected to the end – surface communication hole (1211), and the end – surface communication hole (1211) is connected to the first communication hole (112).
  5. The threaded groove damping device according to claim 2, characterized in that the threaded damping groove (111) is provided on the side surface of the piston body (11).
  6. The threaded groove damping device according to claim 2, characterized in that the groove top (1111) of the threaded damping groove (111) is in close contact with the inner surface of the piston sleeve (12).
  7. The threaded groove damping device according to claim 1, characterized in that a first protrusion (115) and a second protrusion (116) are provided on the piston body (11), and a groove (114) is formed between the first protrusion (115) and the second protrusion (116).
  8. The threaded groove damping device according to claim 7, characterized in that the sealing member (3) moves in the groove (114).
  9. The threaded groove damping device according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that the first flow – through hole (112) comprises a first left flow – through hole (1121) and a first right flow – through hole (1122).
  10. The threaded groove damping device according to claim 9, characterized in that the first left flow – through hole (1121) is provided on the first protrusion (115), and the first right flow – through hole is provided on the second protrusion (116).

a balanced gas spring with a bidirectional power airflow control component

Patent No.:CN111720468A Date:2020-07-02

Google Patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/CN111720468A/en?oq=CN111720468A

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Abstract: This invention relates to a balanced gas spring with a bidirectional power airflow control component. It comprises:

  • Sealing element
  • Piston rod
  • Elastic stop element

The elastic stop element includes:

  • Piston assembly
  • Piston cover
  • Power airflow control component

The piston assembly consists of:

  • Piston body
  • Rubber O-ring

The piston body is equipped with a groove for the O-ring, which limits the movement distance of the O-ring. The piston body also features a longitudinal through-hole, with one end directed away from the piston cover and the other end towards the power airflow control component. A transverse through-hole is provided in the middle of the longitudinal through-hole, connecting to the central part of the groove for the O-ring.

This invention’s elastic stop element has a simple structure and low processing difficulty, making it suitable for applications in various fields.

Title: Balanced Gas Spring with Bidirectional Power Airflow Control Component

Technical Field: This invention relates to the field of balanced gas springs, particularly to a balanced gas spring with a bidirectional power airflow control component.

Background Technology: A gas spring is an industrial component that can serve functions such as support, buffering, braking, height adjustment, and angle adjustment. It consists of the following parts: a pressure cylinder, piston rod, piston, seal guide sleeve, and filling material (inert gas or oil-gas mixture). It also includes internal and external control elements (for controllable gas springs) and joints.

The principle involves filling the sealed pressure cylinder with an inert gas or oil-gas mixture, making the pressure inside the chamber several times higher than atmospheric pressure. The movement of the piston rod is achieved through the pressure difference created due to the smaller cross-sectional area of the piston rod compared to the piston. Gas springs have distinct advantages over ordinary springs: relatively slow speed, minimal dynamic force variation (generally within 1:1.2), and easy control.

As gas springs are increasingly applied in various fields, the demand for balanced gas springs in multiple applications has grown. For instance, application number CN201711296002.X discloses a high-pressure micro-adjustment valve based on an air spring. The air spring chamber is connected to the welded base of the air spring chamber using argon arc welding. The upper part of the air spring chamber is provided with a locking cover. The lower end of the air spring is connected to the air spring connection seat through the first hexagon socket bolt, placed in the air spring chamber. The return spring is placed between the air spring connection seat and the welded base of the air spring chamber. The upper end of the valve fixing seat is connected to the welded base of the air spring chamber through the second hexagon socket bolt. The adjustment valve is installed at the lower end of the valve fixing seat and connected to the air spring connection seat through the valve coupler and limit connecting shaft.

Another example, application number CN201920474811.3, discloses a nitrogen spring structure, including a cylinder and a piston rod with an intermediate sleeve. The cylinder is provided with a cylinder hole, and the intermediate sleeve is sealably connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the cylinder hole. The piston rod is slidably connected to the inner hole of the intermediate sleeve. The cylinder hole is filled with high-pressure nitrogen gas. The inner end face of the piston rod is provided with an outwardly extending stepped boss with at least two sections. The inner wall of the intermediate sleeve is provided with an inwardly extending stop boss and limit boss. A Y-shaped sealing ring is provided in the seal ring accommodating groove. The outer circumference of the intermediate sleeve is provided with an annular pressure relief thin-wall boss. The outer end face of the piston rod is provided with at least one force-receiving surface inclined relative to the outer end face. The bottom of the cylinder hole is provided with a mounting hole, where a plug mounting seat is fixed, and a plug blind hole facing the cylinder hole is provided on the plug mounting seat.

The piston structure of the above gas spring designs is overly complex and difficult to process, making it challenging to meet multi-field application demands.

Summary of the Invention: This invention aims to provide a balanced gas spring that is simple in structure, easy to process, has a long service life, stable elastic performance, and is suitable for various fields.

Technical Solution: This balanced gas spring with a bidirectional power airflow control component includes:

  • A sealing element with a sealed cavity
  • A piston rod, with one end set in the sealed cavity of the sealing element and the other end extending outside the sealing element
  • An elastic stop element fixedly connected to the piston rod within the sealing element

The elastic stop element includes:

  • A piston assembly fixedly arranged on the piston rod
  • Piston covers symmetrically arranged at both ends of the piston assembly and fixedly connected to the piston rod
  • A power airflow control component set between the piston assembly and piston covers

The piston assembly includes:

  • A piston body that is dynamically sealed with the inner wall of the sealing element and a rubber O-ring positioned at the longitudinal middle of the piston body for blocking gas flow.
  • The piston body has a groove for placing the O-ring, which limits the O-ring’s movement distance and works with the O-ring to form sealing surfaces on both sides of the groove.
  • The piston body also has a longitudinal through-hole, with one end penetrating both ends of the piston body, and the power airflow control components symmetrically arranged at both ends of the longitudinal through-hole.
  • There is also a transverse through-hole in the middle of the longitudinal through-hole, with one end connected to the longitudinal through-hole and the other end to the middle of the O-ring groove.

In one embodiment, the power airflow control component includes:

  • A sealing wafer placed on the longitudinal through-hole to close it, and an elastic pressure ring on the side of the sealing wafer away from the longitudinal through-hole to provide sealing resistance.

In another embodiment, both the elastic pressure ring and the rubber O-ring are made of elastic deformation materials.

In another embodiment, the elastic pressure ring is annular and can have a circular or square cross-section.

In another embodiment, the piston cover includes:

  • A first piston cover and a second piston cover, with each cover arranged on either end of the piston body. There is also a power airflow control component set between the first and second piston covers.

In another embodiment, the power airflow control component includes:

  • A first power airflow control component between the first piston cover and the piston body, and a second power airflow control component between the second piston cover and the piston body.

In another embodiment, the first and second piston covers are respectively provided with first and second stepped grooves at the connection points with the piston assembly. These grooves are used to install the first and second power airflow control components respectively. Openings are provided on the outer sides of these grooves to connect the sealed cavity and the gap formed between the piston body and the sealing element.

In another embodiment, the first power airflow control component includes a first sealing wafer and a first elastic pressure ring, while the second airflow control assembly includes a second sealing wafer and a second elastic pressure ring.

In one embodiment:

  • The sealing element includes a cylinder, a guide seal system at one end of the cylinder, and an end cap at the other end of the cylinder. The elastic stop component is placed within the cylinder, with one end of the piston rod connected to the elastic stop component and the other end passing through the guide seal system to the outside.

In another embodiment:

  • The guide seal system includes a guide limiter and a lip seal on the guide limiter. The guide limiter prevents the piston rod from wobbling during displacement, and the lip seal ensures airtightness within the cylinder when the piston rod moves.

According to the present invention:

  • The balanced gas spring with a bidirectional power airflow control component has a simple structure, low processing difficulty, a long service life, and is suitable for multiple fields of application.

Figures Description: To better illustrate the embodiments or existing technologies of the invention, a brief description of the accompanying drawings used in the descriptions will be provided. Clearly, the following drawings only show some embodiments of the invention, and other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown without creative effort by those skilled in the field.

  • Figure 1: Overall schematic of the invention
  • Figure 2: Overall schematic of the elastic stop component
  • Figure 3: Schematic of the piston assembly of the elastic stop component
  • Figure 4: Schematic of the power airflow control component of the elastic stop component
  • Figure 5: Schematic of the gas flow in the extended state of the elastic stop component
  • Figure 6: Schematic of the gas flow in the compressed state of the elastic stop component
  • Figure 7: Schematic of the piston body with a longitudinal through-hole in the elastic stop component

Detailed Implementation Method It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, center…) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc., between the various parts under a certain posture (as shown in the drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

In the present invention, unless explicitly defined and limited otherwise, the terms “connection” and “fixed” should be understood in a broad sense. For example, “fixed” can refer to either fixed connections or detachable connections or integrally formed connections; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary; it can be an internal communication between two elements or a mutual interaction relationship between two elements, unless explicitly defined otherwise. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood based on specific situations.

Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but such combinations must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to realize. If the technical solutions are combined and result in contradictions or cannot be realized, it should be considered that such combinations do not exist and are not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Example 1 Refer to Figures 1 to 3 for a balanced gas spring with a bidirectional power airflow control component. The piston rod includes: a sealing element 2 with an internal sealed cavity 10, one end of which is set inside the sealing element 2 and the other end extends outside the sealing element 2. It also includes an elastic stop component 1 connected to the piston rod body 3 within the sealing element 2. The elastic stop component 1 is set in the sealed cavity 10 and includes: a piston assembly 11 fixed on the piston rod body 3, piston covers 12 symmetrically set at both ends of the piston assembly 11, and a power airflow control component 13 set between the piston assembly 11 and the piston covers 12.

The piston assembly 11 includes: a piston body 111 with a gap relative to the inner wall of the sealed cavity 10, and a rubber O-ring 112 positioned on the side of the piston body 111 for blocking gas. The piston body 111 has a groove 113 for placing the rubber O-ring 112, which limits the movement distance of the rubber O-ring 112 and cooperates with the rubber O-ring 112 to form sealing surfaces on both sides of the groove 113. The sealing surfaces are formed by the rubber O-ring 112 fitting with the inner wall of the sealing element 2, the groove bottom of the groove 113, and the side end face of the groove 113 to form a three-point seal.

The piston body 111 also has a longitudinal through-hole 114 for communicating the two end faces of the piston body 111. The power airflow control components 13 are symmetrically set at both ends of the longitudinal through-hole 114. A transverse through-hole 115 is also set in the middle of the longitudinal through-hole 114, with one end connected to the longitudinal through-hole 114 and the other end connected to the middle of the groove 113 containing the rubber O-ring 112. When the rubber O-ring 112 is at either end of the groove 113, the rubber O-ring 112 exposes the transverse through-hole 115 for ventilation.

With reference to Figure 2:

  • The piston cover 12 includes a first piston cover 121 and a second piston cover 122, which are respectively set at both ends of the piston body 111. A power airflow control component 13 is also set between the first piston cover 121 and the second piston cover 122.

With reference to Figure 3:

  • The power airflow control component 13 includes a first power airflow control component 131 and a second power airflow control component 132. The first power airflow control component 131 is set between the first piston cover 121 and the piston body 111, while the second power airflow control component 132 is set between the second piston cover 122 and the second piston body 111.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3:

  • The first piston cover 121 and the second piston cover 122 each have a first installation groove 1211 and a second installation groove 1221 at the connection points with the piston assembly 11. These grooves are used to install the first power airflow control component 131 and the second power airflow control component 132 respectively. Openings 123 are provided on the outer sides of the first and second installation grooves 1211 and 1221, creating a gap between the sealed cavity 10 and the piston body 111.

With reference to Figures 2 to 4:

  • The first power airflow control component 131 includes a first sealing wafer 1311 set on the longitudinal through-hole 114 to close it, and a first elastic pressure ring 1312 on the side of the first sealing wafer 1311 away from the longitudinal through-hole 114 to provide sealing resistance.

Further preferred embodiment:

  • The second power airflow control component 132 includes a second sealing wafer 1321 set on the longitudinal through-hole 114 to close it, and a second elastic pressure ring 1322 on the side of the second sealing wafer 1321 away from the longitudinal through-hole 114 to provide sealing resistance.

As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 5:

  • The elastic stop component 1 divides the sealed cavity 10 into two cavities, the first cavity 6 and the second cavity 5, which can only allow gas to flow through the longitudinal through-hole 114. When there is no external force, the gas pressure per unit area in the first cavity 6 and the second cavity 5 is the same. Since the area exposed by the first piston cover 121 in the first cavity 6 is smaller than the area exposed by the second piston cover 122 combined with the end of the piston rod body 3 in the second cavity 5, there is always a thrust that pushes the piston rod body 3 and the elastic stop component 1 to extend outwards. During the extension displacement, the rubber O-ring 112 moves and closes the gap between the transverse through-hole 115 and the first cavity 6 formed by the piston body 111 and the sealed cavity 10. The gas flows from the longitudinal through-hole 114 to the second sealing wafer 1321. Due to the interference fit between the second sealing wafer 1321 and the second elastic pressure ring 1322, the outlet on that side of the longitudinal through-hole 114 is also closed, generating the required supporting balance force. Only when external pressure forces the gas to push open the second sealing wafer 1321, the gas in the second cavity 5 can flow to the first cavity 6, maintaining the balance of gas pressure between the two cavities.

As shown in Figure 6:

  • Due to the initial thrust, the elastic stop component 1 will only undergo compressive displacement from the piston body 111 towards the second piston cover 122 under external force. During the compressive displacement, the rubber O-ring 112 moves and closes the gap between the transverse through-hole 115 and the second cavity 5 formed by the piston body 111 and the sealed cavity 10. The gas flows from the longitudinal through-hole 114 to the first sealing wafer 1311. Due to the interference fit between the first sealing wafer 1311 and the first elastic pressure ring 1312, the outlet on that side of the longitudinal through-hole 114 is also closed, generating the required supporting balance force. Only when external pressure forces the gas to push open the first sealing wafer 1311, the gas in the first cavity 6 can flow to the second cavity 5, maintaining the balance of gas pressure between the two cavities.

The elastic stop component 1 achieves the function of the balanced gas spring through a simple structural setup, with low processing difficulty of parts, meeting the application needs of various fields.

By setting two power airflow control components 13 at both ends of the longitudinal through-hole 114 on a single piston body 111, the spring force during compression and extension of the gas spring can be controlled. The power airflow control components 13 will not wear out during use, thus preventing the spring force of the gas spring from decreasing.

Further embodiments:

  • The rubber O-ring 112 is made of materials with good wear resistance and sealing properties.
  • By setting the contact area between the sealing wafer 131 and the elastic pressure ring 132 after being subjected to pressure, the purpose of achieving a certain external force can be reached. For example, the larger the contact area set between the first elastic pressure ring 1312 and the first sealing wafer 1311 after being subjected to pressure, the greater the external force required to deform the first elastic pressure ring 1312.
  • The first elastic pressure ring 1312, the second elastic pressure ring 1322, and the rubber O-ring 112 are all made of elastic deformation materials.
  • The first elastic pressure ring 1312, the second elastic pressure ring 1322, and the rubber O-ring 112 are arranged in an annular shape, and their cross-sections can be either circular or square.

With reference to Figure 7:

  • At least two longitudinal through-holes 114 are set in an annular, equally spaced manner on the piston body 111. This arrangement of multiple longitudinal through-holes 114 at equal intervals helps stabilize the working of the elastic stop component 1, ensuring that it will not get stuck inside the sealed cavity due to uneven gas pressure during displacement.
  • Preferably, the first piston cover 121, the second piston cover 122, and the piston body 111 have corresponding mounting holes 14. These mounting holes 14 are used to assemble the elastic stop component 1 with other devices.
  • Further, the connection points between the piston rod body 3 and the first piston cover 121, and the second piston cover 122 have stepped structures 31, which limit the displacement of the first piston cover 121 and the second piston cover 122 through these stepped structures 31.
  • As shown in Figure 1, the sealing element 2 includes: a cylinder 21, a guide seal system 22 at one end of the cylinder 21, and an end cap 23 at the other end of the cylinder 21. The elastic stop component 1 is set inside the cylinder 21. One end of the piston rod body 3 is connected to the elastic stop component 1, and the other end passes through the guide seal system 22 to the outside.
  • Further, the cylinder 21 is set as a hollow column, which can be of any columnar shape, such as cylindrical, square columnar, etc.

The elastic stop component 1 is set according to the hollow shape of the cylinder 21, ensuring that it always fits with the inner wall of the cylinder 21.

Preferably, the guide seal system 22 includes a guide limiter 221 and a lip seal 222 set on the guide limiter 221. The guide limiter 221 prevents the piston rod body 3 from wobbling during displacement. The lip seal 222 ensures the airtightness within the cylinder 21 when the piston rod body 3 moves.

Preferably, one end of the piston rod body 3, away from the elastic stop component 1, is provided with a connection structure 4. This connection structure 4 is used to connect the piston rod body 3 to other structures.

Further, one end of the end cap 23, away from the elastic stop component 1, is also provided with a connection structure 4. This connection structure 4 allows the piston rod to be assembled onto other structures. For example, by connecting the connection structure 4 on one end of the end cap 23 to a windowsill and the connection structure 4 on the other end of the piston rod body 3 to a window, the piston rod can function as a windowsill support rod. Additionally, this connection structure 4 enables the piston rod to be used in various other fields.

In one embodiment, a weight is set on the piston rod body 3 through the connection structure 4. The weight’s gravity is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the initial thrust of the elastic stop component 1. This configuration ensures that the elastic stop component 1 is in a force balance state without additional forces.

In this force balance state, the elastic stop component 1 is stationary. In this state, the elastic stop component 1 can only be displaced by applying additional power, thereby performing extension or compression movements. During displacement, the longitudinal through-hole 114 of the elastic stop component 1 connects the first cavity 6 and the second cavity 5, maintaining equal gas pressure per unit area in both cavities. When the external force is removed, the displacement of the elastic stop component 1 stops, and it remains in a force balance state.

The working principle of the invention: The gas pressure in the first cavity 6 and the second cavity 5 of the piston rod is set so that the support force provided by the gas pressure in the first cavity 6 is equal to or slightly less than the minimum gravity of the support object. When the elastic stop component 1 is compressed inward, the rubber O-ring 112 in the groove 113 moves to tightly press against the groove 113 near one end of the piston rod body 3 and the inner wall of the cylinder 21, forming a seal for the first cavity 6. This seal holds the power gas, generating the required support balance force. Only when external force pushes open the first sealing wafer 1311, can the power gas on both sides of the elastic stop component 1 flow to the first cavity 6, allowing the piston rod to perform compressive movement.

When the piston rod extends outward, the rubber O-ring 112 in the groove 113 moves to tightly press against the groove 113 near the first cavity 6 and the inner wall of the cylinder 21, forming a seal for the second cavity 5. However, the power gas passes through the gap between the outer diameter of the elastic stop component 1 and the inner diameter of the cylinder 21, through the transverse through-hole 115 to the second power airflow control component 132. Only when external force pushes open the second sealing wafer 1321, can the power gas on both sides of the elastic stop component 1 flow to the second cavity 5, allowing the piston rod to perform extension movement.

By setting power airflow control components 13 at both ends of the elastic stop component 1, the invention ensures that the piston rod body 3 maintains its static balance better when no displacement occurs. This setup allows it to resist winds up to level 6 without changing its position.

The above descriptions and illustrations present the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that the invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions provided are only meant to explain the principles of the invention. Various changes and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, all of which fall within the protected scope defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims:  – A Balanced Gas Spring with Bidirectional Power Airflow Control Component, invented by LeiYan Gas Spring, a pioneer Chinese Gas Spring Manufacture

  1. A balanced gas spring with a bidirectional power airflow control component, comprising:
    • A sealing element with a sealed cavity,
    • A piston rod with one end set inside the sealed cavity of the sealing element and the other end extending outside the sealing element,
    • An elastic stop component fixedly connected to the piston rod within the sealing element, characterized in that the elastic stop component includes:
      • A piston assembly fixedly arranged on the piston rod,
      • Piston covers symmetrically set at both ends of the piston assembly and fixedly connected to the piston rod,
      • A power airflow control component set between the piston assembly and the piston covers.
  2. The piston assembly includes:
    • A piston body with a gap relative to the inner wall of the sealing element, and
    • A rubber O-ring positioned on the side of the piston body for blocking gas flow.
    • The piston body has a groove for placing the rubber O-ring, limiting its movement distance and forming sealing surfaces on both sides.
    • The piston body also has a longitudinal through-hole for communicating the two end faces of the piston body.
    • The power airflow control components are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the longitudinal through-hole, and a transverse through-hole in the middle connects the longitudinal through-hole to the groove containing the rubber O-ring.
  3. The power airflow control component includes:
    • A sealing wafer on the longitudinal through-hole to close it, and
    • An elastic pressure ring on the side of the sealing wafer away from the longitudinal through-hole to provide sealing resistance.
  4. The elastic pressure ring and the rubber O-ring are made of elastic deformation materials.
  5. The elastic pressure ring is annular, and its cross-section can be circular or rectangular.
  6. The piston cover includes:
    • A first piston cover and a second piston cover, which are set at both ends of the piston body, with power airflow control components set between them.
  7. The power airflow control component includes:
    • A first power airflow control component between the first piston cover and the piston body, and
    • A second power airflow control component between the second piston cover and the piston body.
  8. The first and second piston covers each have a first and second installation groove at the connection points with the piston assembly, used to install the first and second power airflow control components respectively. The outer sides of these grooves are not tightly sealed, creating a gap between the sealed cavity and the piston body.
  9. The first power airflow control component includes:
    • A first sealing wafer and a first elastic pressure ring.
    • The second airflow control component includes a second sealing wafer and a second elastic pressure ring.
  10. The sealing element includes:
    • A cylinder,
    • A guide seal system at one end of the cylinder, and
    • An end cap at the other end of the cylinder.
    • The elastic stop component is assembled in the cylinder, with one end of the piston rod connected to the elastic stop component and the other end passing through the guide seal system to the outside.
  11. The guide seal system includes:
    • A guide limiter and a lip seal on the guide limiter. The guide limiter prevents lateral displacement and wobbling of the piston rod during movement, and the lip seal ensures airtightness within the cylinder during the displacement of the piston rod.

a balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element

Patent No.:CN211975745U Date:2020-03-20

Google Patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/CN211975745U/en?oq=CN211975745U

China Patent: http://epub.cnipa.gov.cn/

Abstract

A balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element comprises: a sealing component, a piston rod body, and an elastic stopping element. The elastic stopping element includes: a piston assembly, a piston cap, and an airflow control component. The piston assembly comprises: a piston body and a rubber O-ring seal. The piston body has a groove for placing the rubber O-ring seal, which is used to restrict the movement distance of the O-ring. The piston body also has a longitudinal through hole. One end of the hole leads to the side away from the piston cap, while the other end leads to the airflow control component. A transverse damping hole is also provided in the middle of the longitudinal through hole, leading to the groove for placing the rubber O-ring seal. This utility model’s elastic stopping element has a simple structure and components that are easy to process, making it applicable in various fields.

Description

Technical Field

This utility model relates to the field of balancing gas springs, specifically to a balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element.

Background Technology

A gas spring can perform functions such as support, buffering, braking, height adjustment, and angle adjustment. It consists of the following parts: pressure cylinder, piston rod, piston, sealing guide sleeve, filling material (inert gas or oil-gas mixture), internal and external control elements (refers to controllable gas springs), and joints. The principle is to fill the enclosed pressure cylinder with an inert gas or oil-gas mixture, making the pressure inside the chamber several or even dozens of times higher than atmospheric pressure. The movement of the piston rod is realized by the pressure difference caused by the difference in the cross-sectional area between the piston rod and the piston.

Due to the fundamental difference in principles, gas springs have significant advantages over ordinary springs: relatively slow speed, minimal dynamic force variation (usually within 1:1.2), and easy control.

As the application of gas springs expands, the use of balancing gas springs also demands multi-field applications, such as the high-pressure micro-adjustment valve based on an air spring disclosed in application number CN201711296002.X. The air spring’s chamber is connected to the welding base of the air spring chamber using argon arc welding. A locking cover is provided on the upper part of the air spring chamber. The bottom end of the air spring is connected to the air spring seat through a first inner hexagon bolt, placed in the air spring chamber. A return spring is placed between the air spring seat and the welded base of the air spring chamber. The upper end of the valve fixing seat is connected to the welding base of the air spring chamber through a second inner hexagon bolt. The adjustment valve is installed at the lower end of the valve fixing seat. The adjustment valve is connected to the air spring seat through a valve coupler and a limited connecting shaft.

Another example, as disclosed in application number CN201920474811.3, is a nitrogen gas spring structure comprising a cylinder, a piston rod, and an intermediate sleeve. The cylinder has a cylinder hole, and the intermediate sleeve is sealedly connected to the upper inner wall of the cylinder hole. The piston rod is slidingly and sealingly connected to the inner hole of the intermediate sleeve. The cylinder hole is filled with high-pressure nitrogen gas. The inner end of the piston rod has at least two stepped bosses, and the inner wall of the intermediate sleeve has inwardly extending stopping bosses and limiting bosses. A Y-shaped sealing ring is provided in the sealing ring groove, and the outer periphery of the intermediate sleeve has an annular pressure relief thin-walled boss.

The outer end of the piston rod has at least one inclined force surface. The bottom of the cylinder hole is provided with an installation hole, wherein a plug installation seat is fixed, and a plug blind hole is provided on the plug installation seat, extending towards the cylinder hole.

The above-mentioned gas spring structures are complex in piston assembly, with high component processing difficulty, making it hard to meet the application demands across various fields.

Summary of the Utility Model

This utility model aims to provide a balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element. The piston rod includes: a sealing component with a sealed chamber, a piston rod body with one end set inside the sealed chamber of the sealing component and the other end outside the sealing component, and an elastic stopping element fixedly connected to the piston rod body inside the sealing component. The elastic stopping element includes: a piston assembly fixedly set on the piston rod body, a piston cap fixedly connected to one end of the piston assembly and the piston rod body, and an airflow control component set between the piston assembly and the piston cap.

Specifically, the piston assembly includes: a piston body that is spaced from the inner wall of the sealing component, and a rubber O-ring seal set on the piston body to block the gas flow. The piston body features a groove for placing the rubber O-ring seal, which restricts the movement distance of the O-ring, forming sealing surfaces on both sides of the groove. The piston body also has a longitudinal through hole, with one end leading to the side away from the piston cap and the other end leading to the airflow control component. A transverse damping hole is also provided in the middle of the longitudinal through hole, leading to the groove for placing the rubber O-ring seal and connecting with the longitudinal through hole.

In one embodiment, an installation recessed step groove is provided at the connection between the piston cap and the piston assembly. This installation recessed step groove is used to assemble the airflow control component. One side of the installation recessed step groove has an opening that forms a gap between the sealed chamber and the piston body.
In another embodiment, at least two longitudinal through holes are arranged annularly and equidistantly on the piston body.
In another embodiment, the airflow control component includes a sealing diaphragm placed on the longitudinal through hole to seal it, and an elastic pressure ring set on the side of the sealing diaphragm away from the longitudinal through hole to provide closing resistance to the sealing diaphragm.
In another embodiment, both the elastic pressure ring and the rubber O-ring seal are made of elastic deformation material.
In another embodiment, the elastic pressure ring is set as a constant circular ring, and its cross-section can be round or square.
In another embodiment, both the piston cap and the piston body are provided with installation holes at the corresponding positions. These installation holes are used to fixedly assemble the elastic stopping element with the piston rod body.
In another embodiment, a step thread or spin riveting structure is provided at the connection between the piston rod body and the piston cap. This step structure limits the displacement of the piston cap.
In another embodiment, the sealing component includes a sleeve, a guiding sealing system set at one end of the sleeve, and a rear block set at the other end of the sleeve. The elastic stopping element is set inside the sleeve. One end of the piston rod body is connected to the elastic stopping element, and the other end passes through the guiding sealing system to the outside.
In another embodiment, the guiding sealing system includes a limiting element and an O-ring seal set on the limiting element. The limiting element prevents the piston rod body from wobbling during displacement, and the O-ring seal ensures airtightness inside the sleeve when the piston rod body moves.
The balancing gas spring with an elastic stopping element has a simple structure and low component processing difficulty, making it applicable in various fields.

Description of Drawings
To better illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the figures used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. It is obvious that the figures described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, without creative work, other figures can also be obtained based on the structures shown in these figures.

Figure Descriptions

Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

Figure 2: Overall schematic diagram of the elastic stopping element in this utility model.

Figure 3: Schematic diagram of the piston assembly of the elastic stopping element.

Figure 4: Schematic diagram of the gas flow direction in the extended state of the elastic stopping element.

Figure 5: Schematic diagram of the gas flow direction in the compressed state of the elastic stopping element.

Figure 6: Schematic diagram of the piston body with a longitudinal through hole in the elastic stopping element.

Figure 7: Schematic diagram of the airflow control component structure in the elastic stopping element.

Specific Embodiments

It should be noted that all direction indications in this utility model (such as up, down, left, right, front, rear, inside, outside, center…) are only used to explain the relative positional relationships, movement conditions, etc., between parts under a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also correspondingly change.

In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and defined, the terms “connected” and “fixed” should be broadly interpreted. For example, “fixed” can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary; it can be the internal communication between two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly defined. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific situations.

Furthermore, the technical solutions in various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but the combination must be based on the capability of those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be realized, it should be considered that such a combination does not exist and is not within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Refer to Figures 1 to 3 for a balancing gas spring with an elastic stopping element. The piston rod includes: a sealing component 2 with a sealed chamber 10, a piston rod body 3 with one end set inside the sealing component 2 and the other end outside the sealing component 2, and an elastic stopping element 1 connected with the piston rod body 3 inside the sealing component 2. The elastic stopping element 1 is set inside the sealed chamber 10 and includes: a piston assembly 11 fixed on the piston rod body 3, a piston cap 12 at one end of the piston assembly 11, and an airflow control component 13 set between the piston assembly 11 and the piston cap 12;

The piston assembly 11 includes: a piston body 111 that is spaced from the inner wall of the sealed chamber 10, and a rubber O-ring seal 112 set on the piston body 111 to block the gas flow. The piston body 111 features a groove 113 for placing the rubber O-ring seal 112. The groove 113 restricts the movement distance of the O-ring 112, forming sealing surfaces on both sides of the groove 113. The sealing surfaces include the O-ring 112 engaging with the inner wall of the sealed chamber 10, the groove 113 bottom, and the side end face of the groove 113 on the piston body 111, creating a three-point seal.

The piston body 111 is also provided with a longitudinal through hole 114. One end of the longitudinal through hole 114 leads to the side away from the piston cap 12, while the other end leads to the airflow control component 13. A transverse damping hole 115 is also provided in the middle of the longitudinal through hole 114, which leads to the rubber O-ring groove 113. When the rubber O-ring 112 is at either end of the groove 113, it needs to expose the transverse damping hole 115 to facilitate ventilation.

The elastic stopping element 1 separates the sealed chamber 10 into a first chamber 6 and a second chamber 5, which can only allow gas flow through the longitudinal through hole 114. Without external forces applied, the gas pressure per unit area inside the first chamber 6 and the second chamber 5 is the same. Because the area of the piston cap 12 exposed to the first chamber 6 is smaller than the area of the piston body 111 exposed to the second chamber 5, there is always a thrust exerted by the elastic stopping element 1 that extends the piston rod body 3 and the elastic stopping element 1 outward. Referring to Figure 4, when the elastic stopping element 1 undergoes extension displacement from the piston body 111 towards the piston cap 12, the gas in the second chamber 5 flows to the position of the rubber O-ring 112 through the gap formed between the piston body 111 and the sealed chamber 10. The rubber O-ring 112 moves in the direction away from the piston cap 12, exposing the transverse damping hole 115, which connects the gap between the piston body 111 and the sealed chamber 10 with the longitudinal through hole 114. Based on the displacement distance of the elastic stopping element 1, a portion of the gas in the second chamber 5 transfers to the first chamber 6, maintaining the gas pressure balance between the two chambers through this gas transfer.

Referring to Figure 5, due to the initial thrust, the elastic stopping element 1 only undergoes compression displacement under external forces from the piston cap 12 towards the piston body 111. Gas flows from the longitudinal through hole 114 and the gap between the piston body 111 and the sealed chamber 10 to the airflow control component 13, which deforms under gas pressure to connect the first chamber 6 and the second chamber 5, maintaining the gas pressure balance between the two chambers.

The elastic stopping element 1 achieves the function of a balancing gas spring through a simple structure, with low component processing difficulty, meeting the application demands in different fields.

Preferably, the piston cap 12 and the piston assembly 11 are separately arranged. An installation recessed step groove 121 is provided at the connection between the piston cap 12 and the piston assembly 11, used to assemble the airflow control component 13. One side of the installation recessed step groove 121 has an opening 122 that communicates with the second chamber 5. Gas from the longitudinal through hole 114 flows through the opening 122 from the airflow control component 13 to connect with the second chamber 5.

Referring to Figure 6, at least two longitudinal through holes 114 are arranged annularly and equidistantly on the piston body 111. The equidistant arrangement of multiple longitudinal through holes 114 benefits the stable operation of the elastic stopping element 1, ensuring that it does not get stuck in the sealed chamber due to uneven gas pressure during displacement.

Referring to Figure 7, the airflow control component 13 includes a sealing diaphragm 131 placed on the longitudinal through hole 114 to seal it, and an elastic pressure ring 132 set on the side of the sealing diaphragm 131 away from the longitudinal through hole 114 to provide closing resistance to the sealing diaphragm 131.

By setting the sealing diaphragm 131 and the elastic pressure ring 132 to seal one side of the longitudinal through hole 114, during the extension displacement, the rubber O-ring 112 moves, connecting the second chamber 5 with the transverse damping hole 115. Gas from the second chamber 5 can only flow through the gap between the piston body 111 and the sealed chamber 10 to the transverse damping hole 115 at the position of the rubber O-ring 112, connecting the gap between the piston body 111 and the sealed chamber 10 with the longitudinal through hole 114, completing the gas flow from the second chamber 5 to the first chamber 6.

During compression displacement, the rubber O-ring 112 moves, closing the gap between the piston body 111 and the sealed chamber 10 that connects the transverse damping hole 115 with the second chamber 5. Gas flows from the longitudinal through hole 114 to the sealing diaphragm 131. Due to the interference fit between the sealing diaphragm 131 and the elastic pressure ring 132, the exit side of the longitudinal through hole 114 is also sealed, providing the required support balance force. Only by applying an external force to push the gas and open the sealing diaphragm 131 can gas from the first chamber 6 flow to the second chamber 5.

Further Details
By setting the contact area between the sealing diaphragm 131 and the elastic pressure ring 132 under pressure, the purpose of achieving a constant external force can be realized.

The elastic pressure ring 132 and the rubber O-ring 112 are both made of elastic deformation materials. They are annularly arranged, and their cross-sections can be circular or square.

Preferably, the corresponding positions of the piston cap 12 and the piston body 111 are provided with installation holes 14, which are used to assemble the elastic stopping element 1 with other devices.

The connection between the piston rod body 3 and the piston cap 12 is provided with a stepped structure 31, which limits the displacement of the piston cap 12.

Preferably, the piston rod body 3 is assembled with the elastic stopping element 1 through installation holes 14 provided on the piston body 111 and the piston cap 12.

Refer to Figure 1, the sealing component 2 includes: a sleeve 21, a guiding sealing system 22 at one end of the sleeve 21, and a rear block 23 at the other end of the sleeve 21. The elastic stopping element 1 is set inside the sleeve 21. One end of the piston rod body 3 is connected to the elastic stopping element 1, and the other end passes through the guiding sealing system 22 to the outside.

Further, the sleeve 21 is set as a hollow column, which can be cylindrical, square, or any other columnar shape. The elastic stopping element 1 is correspondingly set according to the hollow shape of the sleeve 21, ensuring that it always fits snugly with the inner wall of the sleeve 21.

Preferably, the guiding sealing system 22 includes a limiting element 221 and an O-ring 222 set on the limiting element 221. The limiting element 221 prevents the piston rod body 3 from wobbling during displacement, and the O-ring 222 ensures airtightness inside the sleeve 21 when the piston rod body 3 moves.

Preferably, the end of the piston rod body 3 away from the elastic stopping element 1 is provided with a connecting structure 4, which is used to connect the piston rod body 3 with other structures. Similarly, the end of the rear block 23 away from the elastic stopping element 1 is also provided with a connecting structure 4. Through this connecting structure 4, the piston rod can be mounted on other structures. For example, the connecting structure 4 at one end of the rear block 23 can be connected to a windowsill, while the connecting structure 4 at the other end of the piston rod body 3 can be connected to a window, achieving the function of a windowsill support rod. Additionally, the piston rod can be applied to other different fields through this connecting structure 4.

In one embodiment, a weight is set on the piston rod body 3 through the connecting structure 4. The gravity of the weight is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the initial thrust of the elastic stopping element 1, resulting in a balanced state of force for the elastic stopping element 1 when there are no additional forces applied.

In this balanced state of force, the elastic stopping element 1 remains stationary. Only when additional force is applied can the elastic stopping element 1 undergo displacement to perform extension or compression movements.

During the displacement process, the longitudinal through hole 114 of the elastic stopping element 1 connects the first chamber 6 and the second chamber 5, maintaining the gas pressure per unit area in both chambers at the same level. When the external force is removed, the displacement of the elastic stopping element 1 stops, and it remains in a balanced state of force.

The working principle of this utility model is to set the gas pressure in the first chamber 6 and the second chamber 5 of the piston rod to make the supporting force provided by the gas pressure in the first chamber 6 equal to or slightly less than the minimum weight of the support object. When the elastic stopping element 1 is compressed inward, the rubber O-ring 112 in the groove 113 moves to closely fit the side of the groove 113 near the piston rod body 3 and the inner wall of the sleeve 21, forming a seal for the first chamber 6. This seal holds the pressurized air in place, creating the required support balance force. Only by applying external pressure can the pressurized gas force the sealing diaphragm 6 to open, allowing the pressurized gas on both sides of the elastic stopping element 1 to flow into the first chamber 6, enabling the piston rod to perform the compression movement.

When the piston rod extends outward, the rubber O-ring 112 in the groove 113 moves to closely fit the side of the groove 113 near the first chamber 6 and the inner wall of the sleeve 21, forming a seal for the second chamber 5. The pressurized gas flows through the gap between the outer diameter of the elastic stopping element 1 and the inner diameter of the sleeve 21, then through the transverse damping hole 115 to the first chamber 6.

The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiment. The embodiments and descriptions in the above are intended to explain the principles of this utility model. Various changes and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, all of which fall within the scope of protection of this utility model as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims (10) – a balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element, invented by LeiYan Gas Spring, a pioneer Chinese Gas Spring Manufacture

  1. A balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element, comprising: a sealing component with a sealed chamber, a piston rod body with one end set inside the sealed chamber of the sealing component and the other end outside the sealing component, and an elastic stopping element fixedly connected to the piston rod body inside the sealing component. The elastic stopping element includes: a piston assembly fixed on the piston rod body, a piston cap fixedly connected to one end of the piston assembly and the piston rod body, and an airflow control component set between the piston assembly and the piston cap.

The piston assembly includes: a piston body that is spaced from the inner wall of the sealing component and a rubber O-ring seal set on the piston body to block the gas flow. The piston body has a groove for placing the rubber O-ring seal, which restricts the movement distance of the O-ring and forms sealing surfaces on both sides of the groove. The piston body also has a longitudinal through hole, with one end leading to the side away from the piston cap and the other end leading to the airflow control component. A transverse damping hole is also provided in the middle of the longitudinal through hole, leading to the groove for placing the rubber O-ring seal and connecting with the longitudinal through hole.

  1. The balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element as described in claim 1, wherein the connection between the piston cap and the piston assembly is provided with an installation recessed step groove, used to assemble the airflow control component. One side of the installation recessed step groove has an opening, forming a gap between the sealed chamber and the piston body.
  2. The balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element as described in claim 1, wherein at least two longitudinal through holes are arranged annularly and equidistantly on the piston body.
  3. The balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element as described in claim 1, wherein the airflow control component includes a sealing diaphragm placed on the longitudinal through hole to seal it, and an elastic pressure ring set on the side of the sealing diaphragm away from the longitudinal through hole to provide closing resistance.
  4. The balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element as described in claim 4, wherein both the elastic pressure ring and the rubber O-ring seal are made of elastic deformation materials.
  5. The balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element as described in claim 4, wherein the elastic pressure ring is set as a constant circular ring, and its cross-section can be round or square.
  6. The balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element as described in claim 1, wherein the corresponding positions of the piston cap and the piston body are provided with installation holes, used to fixedly assemble the elastic stopping element with the piston rod body.
  7. The balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element as described in claim 7, wherein the connection between the piston rod body and the piston cap is provided with a stepped thread or spin riveting structure, which limits the displacement of the piston cap.
  8. The balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element as described in claim 1, wherein the sealing component includes: a sleeve, a guiding sealing system set at one end of the sleeve, and a rear block set at the other end of the sleeve. The elastic stopping element is set inside the sleeve. One end of the piston rod body is connected to the elastic stopping element, and the other end passes through the guiding sealing system to the outside.
  9. The balancing gas spring equipped with an elastic stopping element as described in claim 9, wherein the guiding sealing system includes a limiting element and an O-ring seal set on the limiting element. The limiting element prevents the piston rod body from wobbling during displacement, and the O-ring seal ensures airtightness inside the sleeve when the piston rod body moves.

A Refill Constant Force Controlled Oil-Gas Separation Gas Spring Power Device

Patent No.:CN110397693A Date:2019-07-10

Google Patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/CN110397693A/en?oq=CN110397693A

China Patent: http://epub.cnipa.gov.cn/

Abstract

The invention discloses a refill constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device, including a gas spring, microcontroller, gas source, integrated gas route block, and power supply; the gas spring includes a main cylinder, isolation piston, power piston, guiding seal assembly, docking seal, and piston rod. The main cylinder, isolation piston, and guiding seal assembly form an oil chamber. The power piston is equipped with a damping channel. The main cylinder, isolation piston, and docking seal form a gas chamber, and the docking seal is equipped with an interface connecting to the gas chamber. The integrated gas route block is equipped with an air inlet, air outlet, and exhaust port, along with an internal air channel. The gas source is connected to the air inlet via an electronic control valve, the air outlet is connected to the interface, and the exhaust port is connected to an electronic control valve for venting. The integrated gas route block is also equipped with a pressure sensor to detect the pressure within the air channel. The invention offers advantages such as rapid movement speed, stable motion, and refill control.

Description

A Refillable Constant Force Controlled Oil-Gas Separation Gas Spring Power Device

Technical Field The present invention relates to the technical field of gas springs, particularly to a refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device.

Background Technology A gas spring is an industrial part that can perform functions such as support, cushioning, braking, height adjustment, and angle adjustment. It mainly consists of a pressure cylinder, piston rod, piston, sealing guide sleeve, and filler. The filler mainly uses inert gas or liquid damping oil, filling the closed pressure cylinder with the filler to make the cavity pressure several or tens of times higher than atmospheric pressure. This pressure difference, generated because the cross-sectional area of the piston rod is smaller than that of the piston, allows for the slow movement of the piston rod. Gas springs are widely used across various industries, functioning as compression damping rods, support damping rods, or as independent controllable power devices. For example, in national defense, firefighting, emergency, and chemical weapon engineering facilities, gas springs are used for doors, windows, covers, and emergency evacuation passages. In emergencies, the gas spring needs to extend and retract quickly and smoothly to open or close the connected doors, windows, or evacuation passages swiftly. Existing gas springs can only open or close these elements slowly, wasting time and potentially missing the best rescue or escape opportunities, endangering lives. The current technology primarily uses disposable energy-storing compression gas springs. Over long-term use and the influence of external environmental temperatures, the internal pressure significantly fluctuates and decreases, causing unstable motion that severely impacts performance. This problem necessitates frequent maintenance or replacement of gas springs, increasing unnecessary costs. Additionally, the current gas springs do not offer real-time control capabilities. Although gas cylinder power devices and hydraulic power devices are available on the market as power sources, the entire system is bulky and does not meet the requirement of normal operation in emergency power cut-off situations.

Technical Content This invention aims to provide a refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device to solve the issues of slow motion, unstable motion, and lack of refill control in existing gas springs.

The technical solution adopted to solve the technical problem of the present invention includes a gas spring, microcontroller, gas source, integrated gas route block, and power supply. The gas spring includes a main cylinder, isolation piston, power piston, guiding seal assembly, docking seal, and piston rod. The guiding seal assembly is fixed at one end of the main cylinder, and the docking seal is fixed at the other end. The power piston, piston rod, and isolation piston are movable within the main cylinder. One end of the piston rod is fixedly connected to the power piston, while the other end passes through the guiding seal assembly and extends outside the main cylinder. The isolation piston is set between the power piston and the docking seal. An oil chamber is formed between the main cylinder, isolation piston, and guiding seal assembly. The power piston is equipped with a damping channel that penetrates both ends of the power piston. A gas chamber is formed between the main cylinder, isolation piston, and docking seal. The docking seal is equipped with an interface communicating with the gas chamber. The integrated gas route block features an air inlet, air outlet, and exhaust port, with airflow channels connecting these ports. The gas source connects to the air inlet through an electronic control valve, the air outlet is connected to the interface, and the exhaust port is connected to an electronic control valve for venting. Additionally, the integrated gas route block includes a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure within the airflow channel. The power supply, electronic control valves, and pressure sensor are all electrically connected to the microcontroller.

Moreover, both ends of the isolation piston are equipped with first Y-shaped sealing elements, and the middle of the isolation piston is fitted with a second O-ring to improve sealing. Furthermore, the power piston is slidably arranged within the oil chamber. It is fitted with a guiding support ring and a first O-ring to enhance sealing and ensure the gas spring’s concentricity and coaxiality during extension and compression movements.

The guiding sealing assembly comprises a connecting cylinder fixed to one end of the main cylinder, a guide sleeve fitted over the piston rod, and an end cover sealed onto the piston rod to seal the main cylinder. The guiding sealing assembly also includes multiple second Y-shaped sealing elements fitted over the piston rod to enhance sealing.

The microcontroller includes a microcontroller unit, power supply module for the pressure sensor, signal transmission module for the pressure sensor, power supply module for the intake electronic control valve, and the exhaust electronic control valve power supply module. The power supply module, signal transmission module, intake electronic control valve power supply module, exhaust electronic control valve power supply module, and power supply are all electrically connected to the microcontroller unit.

Additionally, the microcontroller includes a central control signal transmission module, which is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit. It is also electrically connected to the terminal of the remote control room to facilitate control and management. The microcontroller includes a limit setting module connected to the microcontroller unit to improve detection accuracy. The microcontroller also includes a switch button module that is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit for easy control operations.

Furthermore, an intake manual control valve is connected between the intake port and the gas source. This valve operates in parallel with the intake electronic control valve for manual operation, enhancing safety. The exhaust port is connected to an exhaust manual control valve, operating in parallel with the exhaust electronic control valve for manual operation, enhancing safety.

The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

  1. When the air pressure in the airflow channel falls below the pressure value set by the upper and lower limit modules, the pressure sensor transmits data to the microcontroller. After processing by the microcontroller, it sends an electrical signal to the relevant electronic control valve, opening the intake electronic control valve while keeping the exhaust electronic control valve closed, supplementing the gas spring with air from the gas source. When the air pressure in the airflow channel exceeds the set pressure value, the pressure sensor feeds back data to the microcontroller, which processes it and sends an electrical signal to the relevant electronic control valve, closing the intake electronic control valve and opening the exhaust electronic control valve. Once the internal gas pressure of the gas spring decreases to the set value, the exhaust electronic control valve closes, maintaining the gas spring in a pressure-holding state. Similarly, when the air pressure in the airflow channel is within the set range, both the intake and exhaust electronic control valves remain closed, ensuring smooth motion of the gas spring and providing real-time refilling control.
  2. When the central control transmission module receives an open signal, it feeds it back to the microcontroller, which sends an electrical signal to the relevant electronic control valve, keeping the intake electronic control valve closed and opening the exhaust electronic control valve. Consequently, the internal gas pressure of the gas spring gradually releases, reducing the power piston’s resistance and allowing the gas spring to retract slowly and stably. Conversely, when the central control transmission module receives a close signal, the intake electronic control valve opens, while the exhaust electronic control valve remains closed, rapidly increasing the internal gas pressure of the gas spring, exerting more pressure on the power piston, accelerating the extension speed of the gas spring, which provides the advantages of fast and stable motion.
  3. The gas spring is fitted with an isolation piston, creating separate gas and oil chambers within the gas spring. High-pressure gas in the gas chamber serves as the power source for the gas spring’s extension and retraction, while the hydraulic oil in the oil chamber acts as the damping medium during these movements. The isolation piston transmits power, improving the stability of the power piston’s motion. Overall, the invention offers the advantages of fast motion speed, stable movement, and real-time refilling control.

Illustration Description: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the invention. Figure 2 is a logic schematic diagram of the microcontroller used in the invention. Figure 3 is a logic schematic diagram of the integrated gas route block used in the invention. Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the gas spring used in the invention. Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the isolation piston used in the invention. Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the piston assembly used in the invention. Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the guiding seal assembly used in the invention.

The figures represent the following components: 1 – Gas spring 11 – Main cylinder 12 – Isolation piston 121 – First Y-shaped sealing element 122 – Second O-ring 13 – Power piston 131 – Damping channel 132 – Guiding support ring 133 – First O-ring 14 – Guiding seal assembly 141 – Connecting cylinder 142 – Guide sleeve 143 – End cover 144 – Second Y-shaped sealing element 15 – Docking seal 151 – Regulator interface 152 – Rear sealing cylinder 153 – Connecting ear 16 – Piston rod 17 – Oil chamber 18 – Gas chamber 2 – Microcontroller 21 – Central control signal transmission module 211 – Remote control room terminal 22 – Microcontroller unit 23 – Limit setting module 24 – Pressure sensor power supply module 25 – Pressure sensor signal transmission module 26 – Intake electronic control valve power supply module 27 – Exhaust electronic control valve power supply module 28 – Switch button module 3 – Gas source 4 – Integrated gas route block 41 – Air inlet 411 – Intake electronic control valve 412 – Intake manual control valve 42 – Air outlet 43 – Exhaust port 431 – Exhaust electronic control valve 432 – Exhaust manual control valve 44 – Pressure sensor

Specific Implementation: To understand the technical aspects of the invention more intuitively and comprehensively, the following non-limiting feature descriptions are provided in conjunction with the attached figures:

As shown in Figures 1 to 7, a refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device includes a gas spring 1, microcontroller 2, gas source 3, integrated gas route block 4, and power supply 5. The gas spring 1 includes a main cylinder 11, isolation piston 12, power piston 13, guiding seal assembly 14, docking seal 15, and piston rod 16. The guiding seal assembly 14 is fixed at one end of the main cylinder 11, while the docking seal 15 is fixed at the other end. The power piston 13, piston rod 16, and isolation piston 12 are movably arranged within the main cylinder 11. One end of the piston rod 16 is fixedly connected to the power piston 13, while the other end passes through the guiding seal assembly 14 and extends outside the main cylinder 11. The isolation piston 12 is set between the power piston 13 and the docking seal 15.

An oil chamber 17 is formed between the main cylinder 11, isolation piston 12, and guiding seal assembly 14. The power piston 13 is equipped with a damping channel 131 that penetrates both ends of the power piston 13. A gas chamber 18 is formed between the main cylinder 11, isolation piston 12, and docking seal 15. The docking seal 15 is equipped with a regulator interface 151 communicating with the gas chamber 18.

The integrated gas route block 4 features an air inlet 41, air outlet 42, and exhaust port 43, with airflow channels connecting these ports. The gas source 3 connects to the air inlet 41 through an intake electronic control valve 411, and the air outlet 42 is connected to the regulator interface 151. The exhaust port 43 is connected to an exhaust electronic control valve 431. Additionally, the integrated gas route block 4 includes a pressure sensor 44 for detecting the pressure within the airflow channel. The power supply 5, intake electronic control valve 411, exhaust electronic control valve 431, and pressure sensor 44 are all electrically connected to the microcontroller 2.

Preferably, two gas springs 1 form a set, respectively connecting to the left and right sides of a fire door. Inert gas nitrogen is introduced into the gas chamber 18, and the gas source 3 uses a cylinder storing high-pressure inert gas nitrogen, making the gas spring 1 safer and more reliable during use. Medium oil is introduced into the oil chamber 17, ensuring more stable movement of the power piston 13. The outer side of the docking seal 15 is threadedly connected to the rear sealing cylinder 152, which is threadedly connected to a connecting ear 153 fixed to the wall or door frame, extending the length of the gas spring 1 for a wider usage range and higher adaptability.

Both ends of the isolation piston 12 are equipped with first Y-shaped sealing elements 121, and a second O-ring 122 is fitted in the middle of the isolation piston 12, enhancing sealing and preventing medium exchange between the gas chamber 18 and the oil chamber 17, avoiding the phenomenon of seal gap inclusion.

Preferably, the power piston 13 is slidably arranged within the oil chamber 17, featuring a damping hole communicating with the damping channel 131 on the power piston 13. This damping hole acts as a one-way flow restriction, allowing the medium oil to flow slowly through the damping hole and providing buffering and shock absorption when the power piston 13 is compressed. When the power piston 13 extends, the medium oil flows quickly and steadily through the damping hole, enabling quick extension of the power piston 13. The power piston 13 is equipped with a guiding support ring 132, ensuring the concentricity and coaxiality of the gas spring 1 during extension and compression movements. The guiding support ring 132 has through holes communicating with the damping channel 131, allowing the medium oil to pass smoothly through the damping channel 131. The power piston 13 is fitted with a first O-ring 133 to enhance sealing, with both the power piston 13 and guiding support ring 132 fixed at the end of the piston rod 16 by spacers and nuts.

The guiding seal assembly 14 comprises a connecting cylinder 141 fixed at one end of the main cylinder 11, a guide sleeve 142 fitted over the piston rod 16, and an end cover 143 fitted over the piston rod 16 for sealing the main cylinder 1. The guiding seal assembly 14 also includes multiple second Y-shaped sealing elements 144, fitted over the piston rod 16. Preferably, a connecting member 161 is threadedly connected to the outer end of the piston rod 16, which is fixed to the fire door, facilitating the installation and use of the gas spring 1 and improving work efficiency. The connecting cylinder 141 is first threadedly connected to the main cylinder 11 and then welded at the interface. The end cover 143 is threadedly connected to the connecting cylinder 141, enhancing the overall sealing and strength of the gas spring 1.

The microcontroller 2 includes a microcontroller unit 22, power supply module for the pressure sensor 24, signal transmission module for the pressure sensor 25, power supply module for the intake electronic control valve 26, and power supply module for the exhaust electronic control valve 27. The power supply module for the pressure sensor 24, signal transmission module for the pressure sensor 25, power supply module for the intake electronic control valve 26, power supply module for the exhaust electronic control valve 27, and power supply 5 are all electrically connected to the corresponding signal ports of the microcontroller unit 22. The power supply module for the pressure sensor 24 and the signal transmission module for the pressure sensor 25 are both electrically connected to the pressure sensor 44. The power supply module for the intake electronic control valve 26 is electrically connected to the intake electronic control valve 411. The power supply module for the exhaust electronic control valve 27 is electrically connected to the exhaust electronic control valve 431. The power supply 5 uses a battery for power, providing convenience and safety.

The microcontroller 2 also includes a central control signal transmission module 21, which is electrically connected to the corresponding signal ports of the microcontroller unit 22. The central control signal transmission module 21 is also electrically connected to the terminal 211 of the remote control room, sending or receiving signals from the central control signal transmission module 21 to the terminal 211 of the remote control room, which is equipped with a display screen and operation buttons to display the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor 44 and the operating status of the intake electronic control valve 411, exhaust electronic control valve 431, microcontroller unit 22, and other electrical components, making operation and maintenance convenient.

The microcontroller 2 also includes an upper and lower limit setting module 23, electrically connected to the corresponding signal ports of the microcontroller unit 22. Preferably, the upper and lower limit setting module 23 adopts a button operation method, setting the upper and lower pressure values through buttons. The microcontroller unit 22 compares the pressure value sensed by the pressure sensor 44 in the airflow channel with the upper and lower limits, outputting corresponding electrical signals to each electronic component to control the opening or closing of each electronic control valve, making the regulation more precise.

The microcontroller 2 also includes a switch button module 28, electrically connected to the corresponding signal ports of the microcontroller unit 22. The switch button module 28 uses a button operation method, making it easy to turn the device on or off, simplifying operation.

An intake manual control valve 412 is also connected between the air inlet 41 and the gas source 3, and the intake manual control valve 412 operates in parallel with the intake electronic control valve 411. The exhaust port 43 is connected to an exhaust manual control valve 432, and the exhaust manual control valve 432 operates in parallel with the exhaust electronic control valve 431. In case of a failure in the intake electronic control valve 411 or the intake electronic control valve 411, the intake manual control valve 412 or the exhaust manual control valve 432 can be manually operated for emergency control, enhancing safety.

The specific working principle of the invention is as follows: When the air pressure in the airflow channel, specifically within the gas chamber 18 of the gas spring 1, decreases, the pressure sensor 44 detects the pressure change and transmits the data to the pressure sensor signal transmission module 25. The microcontroller unit 22 processes this information. If the pressure value is below the lower limit set by the limit setting module 23, the microcontroller unit 22 sends an electrical signal to the intake electronic control valve power supply module 26, causing the intake electronic control valve 411 to open. At this time, the exhaust electronic control valve 431 remains closed as it has not received an electrical signal. The gas source 3 supplies gas to the gas spring 1 through the airflow channel within the integrated gas route block 4. Conversely, if the pressure value exceeds the upper limit set by the limit setting module 23, the microcontroller unit 22 sends an electrical signal to the exhaust electronic control valve power supply module 27, causing the exhaust electronic control valve 431 to open. In this state, the intake electronic control valve 411 remains closed, and the gas in the gas chamber 18 of the gas spring 1 is released through the airflow channel via the exhaust electronic control valve 431. Once the internal pressure of the gas spring 1 decreases to the range set by the limit setting module 23, the exhaust electronic control valve 431 closes, maintaining the gas spring 1 in a pressure-holding state. Similarly, when the pressure value remains within the range set by the limit setting module 23, both the intake electronic control valve 411 and exhaust electronic control valve 431 stay closed, keeping the internal pressure of the gas spring 1 stable, thus achieving real-time gas regulation.

In emergencies or when manual operation of the gas spring 1 is required for quick extension or retraction, a signal is sent from the remote control room terminal 211 to the central control signal transmission module 21. When the central control signal transmission module 21 receives an extension signal, it feeds back to the microcontroller unit 22, which then sends an electrical signal to the intake electronic control valve power supply module 26, opening the intake electronic control valve 411. High-pressure nitrogen from the gas cylinder flows into the gas chambers 18 of the two gas springs 1 via the airflow channel within the integrated gas route block 4 and the regulator interface 151, increasing the gas pressure in the gas chambers 18. The isolation piston 12 is then pressurized, which in turn pressurizes the oil chamber 17. The medium oil within the oil chamber 17 flows faster through the damping channel 131, accelerating the movement of the power piston 13 and the extension speed of the piston rod 16. At this time, the exhaust electronic control valve 431 remains closed, causing both gas springs 1 to extend simultaneously, thereby quickly opening the fire door.

Conversely, when the central control signal transmission module 21 receives a retraction signal, it feeds back to the microcontroller unit 22. The microcontroller unit 22 sends an electrical signal to the exhaust electronic control valve power supply module 27, opening the exhaust electronic control valve 431. The gas within the two gas springs 1 is expelled through the airflow channel and then through the exhaust electronic control valve 431, reducing the pressure in the gas chambers 18. Once the internal pressure falls below the lower limit set by the limit setting module 23, the exhaust electronic control valve 431 closes. When people push the fire door, the medium oil within the oil chamber 17 slowly flows through the damping channel 131, allowing the power piston 13 to move smoothly, and the piston rod 16 to retract steadily. Meanwhile, the intake electronic control valve 411 remains closed, ensuring the fire door closes smoothly and reliably.

The above descriptions are merely the preferred embodiments of the invention. Hence, any equivalent changes or modifications based on the structure, characteristics, and principles described in the patent claims of the present invention are included within the scope of the patent claims.

Claims (10) – A Refill Constant Force Controlled Oil-Gas Separation Gas Spring Power Device, invented by LeiYan Gas Spring, a pioneer Chinese Gas Spring Manufacture

  1. A refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device, characterized in that it includes a gas spring (1), microcontroller (2), gas source (3), integrated gas route block (4), and power supply (5). The gas spring (1) includes a main cylinder (11), isolation piston (12), power piston (13), guiding seal assembly (14), docking seal (15), and piston rod (16). The guiding seal assembly (14) is fixed at one end of the main cylinder (11), and the docking seal (15) is fixed at the other end. The power piston (13), piston rod (16), and isolation piston (12) are movably arranged within the main cylinder (11). One end of the piston rod (16) is fixedly connected to the power piston (13), while the other end passes through the guiding seal assembly (14) and extends outside the main cylinder (11). The isolation piston (12) is set between the power piston (13) and the docking seal (15). An oil chamber (17) is formed between the main cylinder (11), isolation piston (12), and guiding seal assembly (14). The power piston (13) is equipped with a damping channel (131) that penetrates both ends of the power piston (13). A gas chamber (18) is formed between the main cylinder (11), isolation piston (12), and docking seal (15). The docking seal (15) is equipped with a regulator interface (151) communicating with the gas chamber (18). The integrated gas route block (4) features an air inlet (41), air outlet (42), and exhaust port (43), with airflow channels connecting these ports. The gas source (3) connects to the air inlet (41) through an intake electronic control valve (411), the air outlet (42) is connected to the regulator interface (151), and the exhaust port (43) is connected to an exhaust electronic control valve (431). Additionally, the integrated gas route block (4) includes a pressure sensor (44) for detecting the pressure within the airflow channel. The power supply (5), intake electronic control valve (411), exhaust electronic control valve (431), and pressure sensor (44) are all electrically connected to the microcontroller (2).
  2. The refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device according to claim 1, characterized in that both ends of the isolation piston (12) are equipped with first Y-shaped sealing elements (121), and the middle of the isolation piston (12) is fitted with a second O-ring (122).
  3. The refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device according to claim 1, characterized in that the power piston (13) is slidably arranged within the oil chamber (17). The power piston (13) is equipped with a guiding support ring (132) and a first O-ring (133).
  4. The refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device according to claim 1, characterized in that the guiding seal assembly (14) comprises a connecting cylinder (141) fixed at one end of the main cylinder (11), a guide sleeve (142) fitted over the piston rod (16), and an end cover (143) fitted over the piston rod (16) for sealing the main cylinder (11). The guiding seal assembly (14) also includes multiple second Y-shaped sealing elements (144).
  5. The refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device according to claim 1, characterized in that the microcontroller (2) includes a microcontroller unit (22), power supply module for the pressure sensor (24), signal transmission module for the pressure sensor (25), power supply module for the intake electronic control valve (26), and power supply module for the exhaust electronic control valve (27). The power supply module for the pressure sensor (24), signal transmission module for the pressure sensor (25), power supply module for the intake electronic control valve (26), power supply module for the exhaust electronic control valve (27), and power supply (5) are all electrically connected to the microcontroller unit (22).
  6. The refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device according to claim 5, characterized in that the microcontroller (2) also includes a central control signal transmission module (21), which is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit (22) and the remote control room terminal (211).
  7. The refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device according to claim 5, characterized in that the microcontroller (2) also includes an upper and lower limit setting module (23), which is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit (22).
  8. The refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device according to claim 5, characterized in that the microcontroller (2) also includes a switch button module (28), which is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit (22).
  9. The refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device according to claim 1, characterized in that an intake manual control valve (412) is also connected between the air inlet (41) and the gas source (3). The intake manual control valve (412) operates in parallel with the intake electronic control valve (411).
  10. The refillable constant force controlled oil-gas separation gas spring power device according to claim 1, characterized in that the exhaust port (43) is also connected to an exhaust manual control valve (432). The exhaust manual control valve (432) operates in parallel with the exhaust electronic control valve (431).