A perforating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of punching equipment, including base, the position of four end angles of base lower end is uniformly fixedly connected with gyro wheel, one end of base is fixedly connected with handle, the position of both sides of base and close to handle one end is uniformly set with limiting mechanism, the middle part of the upper end of base is provided with notch, the inside of notch is provided with rotating mechanism, the upper end of base is provided with bearing seat, the middle part of the lower end of bearing seat is fixedly connected with connecting rod, connecting rod is slidably connected with the inside of notch, the upper end of bearing seat is provided with punching mechanism. The utility model provides a kind of punching equipment, by the structural design of punching mechanism, it can be known that when needing to be inclined to punch in the process of punching building, the structural design of fixed rod, connecting plate, first slider, electric push rod, hinged seat and connecting column can make drill rod to the inclined punching of building, and further improve the practicability of overall device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of engineering blasting drilling technology, and in particular to a drilling device. Background Technology

[0002] Construction demolition using explosives typically involves destroying the structure of buildings to cause them to collapse. For example, explosives are commonly used to demolish old residential buildings and industrial plants in cities. During a demolition, several appropriately spaced and deep holes are drilled in the lower part of the building's load-bearing columns. Explosives are then inserted into these holes, and detonation causes the load-bearing columns to break open, leading to the collapse and demolition of the building.

[0003] Referring to patent number CN220487484U, an engineering blasting drilling device is described as follows: It includes a base plate, a top plate, a motor, a sliding beam, a screw rod, and a frame. Rollers are installed at the bottom of the base plate, and several electric push rods are installed above the base plate. The top plate is fixed to the top of the electric push rods. A first sliding plate is slidably mounted on the surface of the top plate, and a second sliding plate is slidably mounted on the surface of the first sliding plate. The sliding directions of the first and second sliding plates are perpendicular. The motor is mounted on the second sliding plate, and a drill rod is installed at the front end of the motor. The sliding beam is transverse and installed at the front end of the base plate, slidably connected to the side of the base plate. A threaded sleeve is installed at the top of the sliding beam. In this invention, the frame can hold the load-bearing column, and the front end of the base plate firmly abuts against the surface of the load-bearing column, making the entire device stable and preventing wobbling. The motor can move in the front-back and left-right directions, facilitating the drill rod to drill holes with appropriate spacing, diameter, and horizontal direction.

[0004] However, during the actual implementation process, the applicant discovered the following problems with the patent:

[0005] In practical applications, this patent can only drill parallel holes in buildings. It cannot drill angled holes in buildings, and it cannot cool the drill bit during drilling, which greatly reduces the practicality of the overall device.

[0006] Therefore, a drilling device is needed to provide a new technical solution to address the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a drilling device to address the aforementioned technical problems. Through the structural design of the drilling mechanism, it can be seen that when it is necessary to drill at an angle to a building during the drilling process, the structural design of the fixed rod, connecting plate, first slider, electric push rod, hinge seat and connecting column can enable the drill rod to drill at an angle to the building, thereby improving the practicality of the overall device.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] A drilling device used in engineering blasting.

[0010] The drilling device specifically includes a protective plate and a base. Rollers are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower end of the base. A handle is fixedly connected to one end of the base. Limiting mechanisms are provided on both sides of the base near the handle. A slot is opened in the middle of the upper end of the base. A rotating mechanism is provided inside the slot. A bearing seat is provided at the upper end of the base. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the bearing seat. The connecting rod is slidably connected to the inside of the slot. A drilling mechanism is provided at the upper end of the bearing seat.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the drilling device provided by this utility model, the drilling mechanism includes two connecting columns. The two connecting columns are located on both sides of the upper end of the support base away from the handle. A fixed seat is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support base and located between the two connecting columns. Round rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed seat. The ends of the round rods away from the fixed seat are rotatably connected to the connecting columns on the same side. A water tank is provided at the upper end of the two connecting columns. The two ends of the lower end of the water tank are fixedly connected to the two connecting columns respectively. A water inlet is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the water tank.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the drilling device provided by this utility model, a fixed rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bearing seat and the middle position near the handle. An electric push rod is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed rod near the connecting column. A hinge seat is rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the side of the hinge seat away from the electric push rod. First sliders are fixedly connected to both ends of the connecting plate near the connecting column. A first sliding groove is opened at the position of the two connecting columns near the connecting plate and corresponding to the first slider. The first slider is slidably connected to the first sliding groove.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the drilling device provided by this utility model, cavities are formed on opposite sides of the two connecting posts. A second motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of each cavity. A first screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor. A first bearing is fixedly connected to the end of the first screw away from the second motor. The end of the first bearing away from the first screw is fixedly connected to the top of the cavity. A first connecting block is slidably connected inside the cavity. The first connecting block is threadedly connected to the first screw. Second sliders are fixedly connected to both sides of the first connecting block. Second sliding grooves are formed on both sides of the cavity. The second sliders are slidably connected to the second sliding grooves. A first motor is positioned between the two first connecting blocks. Second connecting blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the first motor. The second connecting block is fixedly connected to the first connecting block on the same side as the first motor on the side away from the first motor. A drill rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor. Two sealed bearings are fixedly connected to the outer side of the drill rod near the first motor. A hole is opened on the outer side of the drill rod between the two sealed bearings. A water storage box is rotatably connected to the outer side of the drill rod. The inner wall of the water storage box is fixedly connected to the outer side of the two sealed bearings respectively. A water pump is fixedly connected to the upper end of the first motor. A hose is fixedly connected to the water pump's pumping end. The end of the hose away from the water pump is fixedly connected to the lower end of the water tank. A water pipe is fixedly connected to the pump's delivery end. The end of the water pipe away from the water pump is fixedly connected to the water storage box. The water pipe and the water storage box are connected. A water outlet is opened in the middle of the drill rod. The water outlet is connected to the hole.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the drilling device provided by this utility model, the rotating mechanism includes a third motor, which is fixed at one end inside the slot. A second screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the third motor. The end of the second screw away from the third motor extends through the connecting rod to the outside of the end of the connecting rod away from the third motor and is fixedly connected to a second bearing. The second bearing is fixedly connected to the other end of the slot, and the connecting rod is threadedly connected to the second screw.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the drilling device provided by this utility model, the limiting mechanism includes a third connecting block. One side of the third connecting block is fixedly connected to the base. A rotating handle is provided at the upper end of the third connecting block. A third screw is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the rotating handle. The end of the third screw away from the rotating handle passes through the third connecting block and extends to the outer side of the lower end of the third connecting block and is rotatably connected to a support seat. The third screw is threadedly connected to the third connecting block.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The present invention provides a drilling device. Through the structural design of the drilling mechanism, it can be seen that when it is necessary to drill a building at an angle during the drilling process, the drill rod can be tilted to drill the building by means of the fixed rod, connecting plate, first slider, electric push rod, hinge seat and connecting column, thereby improving the practicality of the overall device.

[0018] The present invention provides a drilling device. Through the structural design of the drilling mechanism, when the drill rod is drilling into a building, the water inside the water tank can be transported to the inside of the sealed bearing through the structural cooperation of the water pump, hose and water pipe. Then, the water in the sealed bearing is used to cool the drill rod during drilling through the water outlet, thereby avoiding the drilling work being hindered by the excessive temperature of the drill rod. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the solutions in this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a drilling device provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the drilling mechanism of a drilling device provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a drilling equipment connecting plate, a first slider, an electric push rod, and a hinge seat provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first bearing, a second slider, a second slide groove, and a first connecting block for a drilling device provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a second connecting block, a sealing bearing, and a water outlet of a drilling device provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism of a drilling device provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a limiting mechanism for a drilling device provided by this utility model.

[0027] The markings in the diagram are explained as follows:

[0028] 1. Base; 2. Roller; 3. Groove; 4. Rotating mechanism; 5. Limiting mechanism; 6. Bearing seat; 7. Handle; 8. Drilling mechanism; 9. Connecting rod; 10. Support seat; 11. Connecting column; 12. Fixed seat; 13. Round rod; 14. Fixed rod; 15. Water tank; 16. Water inlet; 17. Water pump; 18. Hose; 19. Water pipe; 20. First motor; 21. Drill rod; 22. First groove; 23. Connecting plate; 24. ... 25. Slider; 26. Electric push rod; 27. Hinge seat; 28. First screw; 29. ​​Second motor; 30. First bearing; 31. Second slider; 32. Second slide groove; 33. First connecting block; 34. Second connecting block; 35. Sealed bearing; 36. Water outlet; 37. Third motor; 38. Second screw; 39. Second bearing; 40. Third connecting block; 41. Rotary handle; 42. Third screw; 43. Hole; 44. Water storage box. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0030] As described in the background art, in practical applications, this patent can only drill parallel holes in buildings. It cannot drill angled holes in buildings, and it cannot cool the drill bit during drilling, which greatly reduces the practicality of the overall device.

[0031] To solve this technical problem, this utility model provides a drilling device that is applied to engineering blasting.

[0032] For details, please refer to Figure 1 A drilling device specifically includes a base 1, with rollers 2 fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower end of the base 1, a handle 7 fixedly connected to one end of the base 1, and limit mechanisms 5 provided on both sides of the base 1 near the handle 7. A slot 3 is opened in the middle of the upper end of the base 1, and a rotating mechanism 4 is provided inside the slot 3. A bearing seat 6 is provided at the upper end of the base 1, and a connecting rod 9 is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the bearing seat 6. The connecting rod 9 is slidably connected to the inside of the slot 3, and a drilling mechanism 8 is provided at the upper end of the bearing seat 6.

[0033] The present invention provides a drilling device. Through the structural design of the drilling mechanism 8, it can be seen that when it is necessary to drill a building at an angle during the drilling process, the drilling rod 21 can be drilled at an angle to the building through the structural design of the fixed rod 14, connecting plate 23, first slider 24, electric push rod 25, hinge seat 26 and connecting column 11, thereby improving the practicality of the overall device.

[0034] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Example 1:

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1-6 A drilling device includes a base 1, with rollers 2 fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower end of the base 1, a handle 7 fixedly connected to one end of the base 1, and limit mechanisms 5 provided on both sides of the base 1 near the handle 7. A slot 3 is opened in the middle of the upper end of the base 1, and a rotating mechanism 4 is provided inside the slot 3. A bearing seat 6 is provided at the upper end of the base 1, and a connecting rod 9 is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the bearing seat 6. The connecting rod 9 is slidably connected to the inside of the slot 3. A drilling mechanism 8 is provided at the upper end of the bearing seat 6.

[0037] Through the above structural design, it can be seen that when it is necessary to drill holes in the building, the handle 7 can be pushed, and the base 1 can be moved by the roller 2. After the end of the base 1 away from the handle 7 is attached to the surface of the building, the movement of the base 1 can be limited by the limiting mechanism 5. The rotating mechanism 4 inside the slot 3 can drive the connecting rod 9 to move. The movement of the connecting rod 9 can drive the bearing seat 6 to move on the base 1. The movement of the bearing seat 6 can drive the drilling mechanism 8 to move. The drilling mechanism 8 can drill holes in the building.

[0038] Specifically, the drilling mechanism 8 includes two connecting columns 11. The two connecting columns 11 are located on both sides of the upper end of the bearing seat 6 away from the handle 7. A fixed seat 12 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bearing seat 6 and between the two connecting columns 11. Round rods 13 are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed seat 12. The end of the round rod 13 away from the fixed seat 12 is rotatably connected to the connecting column 11 on the same side. A water tank 15 is provided at the upper end of the two connecting columns 11. The two ends of the lower end of the water tank 15 are fixedly connected to the two connecting columns 11 respectively. A water inlet 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the water tank 15.

[0039] Furthermore, a fixing rod 14 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bearing seat 6 and the middle position near the handle 7. An electric push rod 25 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing rod 14 near the connecting column 11. A hinge seat 26 is rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod 25. A connecting plate 23 is fixedly connected to the side of the hinge seat 26 away from the electric push rod 25. A first slider 24 is fixedly connected to both ends of the connecting plate 23 near the connecting column 11. A first groove 22 is opened on the side of the two connecting columns 11 near the connecting plate 23 and at the position corresponding to the first slider 24. The first slider 24 is slidably connected to the first groove 22.

[0040] Furthermore, each of the two connecting posts 11 has a cavity on one side corresponding to the other. A second motor 28 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cavity. A first screw 27 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 28. A first bearing 29 is fixedly connected to the end of the first screw 27 away from the second motor 28. The end of the first bearing 29 away from the first screw 27 is fixedly connected to the top of the cavity. A first connecting block 32 is slidably connected inside the cavity. The first connecting block 32 is threadedly connected to the first screw 27. A second slider 30 is fixedly connected to both sides of the first connecting block 32. A second sliding groove 31 is opened on both sides of the cavity. The second slider 30 is slidably connected to the second sliding groove 31. A first motor 20 is arranged between the two first connecting blocks 32. A second connecting block 33 is fixedly connected to both sides of the first motor 20. The side of the second connecting block 33 away from the first motor 20 is connected to the first screw 27 on the same side. A connecting block 32 is fixedly connected. A drill rod 21 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 20. Two sealed bearings 34 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the drill rod 21 near the end of the first motor 20. A hole 42 is opened on the outer side of the drill rod 21 and between the two sealed bearings 34. A water storage box 43 is rotatably connected to the outer side of the drill rod 21. The inner wall of the water storage box 43 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the two sealed bearings 34 respectively. A water pump 17 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the first motor 20. A hose 18 is fixedly connected to the water pump 17. The end of the hose 18 away from the water pump 17 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the water tank 15. A water pipe 19 is fixedly connected to the delivery end of the water pump 17. The end of the water pipe 19 away from the water pump 17 is fixedly connected to the water storage box 43. The water pipe 19 and the water storage box 43 are connected. A water outlet 35 is opened in the middle of the drill rod 21. The water outlet 35 is connected to the hole 42.

[0041] Based on the above structural design, when it is necessary to drill inclined holes on the building surface, the second motor 28 at the bottom of the cavity can be started first. The output end of the second motor 28 drives the first screw 27 to rotate on the first bearing 29. The rotation of the first screw 27 can drive the first connecting block 32 to move up and down inside the cavity. The movement of the first connecting block 32 can drive the first motor 20 to move up and down between the two connecting posts 11 through the second connecting block 33. After the height of the first motor 20 is adjusted, it can be fixed by starting the fixing rod 14. The electric push rod 25, and the telescopic end of the electric push rod 25 pushes the hinge seat 26. When the hinge seat 26 is pushed, it pushes the two first sliders 24, which in turn push the connecting column 11. When the connecting column 11 is pushed, the two connecting columns 11 rotate around the center of the round rod 13. When the connecting column 11 rotates, the first sliders 24 slide inside the first slide groove 22. The rotation of the connecting column 11 can adjust the tilt angle of the drill rod 21, thereby opening a slanted hole on the surface of the building.

[0042] Through the above structural design, it can be seen that when the drill rod 21 drills a hole in the building, the water pump 17 can be started, and the water pump 17 will draw water from the water tank 15 through the hose 18. The drawn water will then be transported to the water storage box 43 through the water pipe 19. The water in the water storage box 43 will then be transported to the outlet 35 through the hole 42. The water can then be transported to the opening end of the drill rod 21 through the outlet 35, thereby cooling the drill rod 21.

[0043] Specifically, the rotating mechanism 4 includes a third motor 36, which is fixed at one end inside the slot 3. The output end of the third motor 36 is fixedly connected to a second screw 37. The end of the second screw 37 away from the third motor 36 extends through the connecting rod 9 to the outside of the end of the connecting rod 9 away from the third motor 36 and is fixedly connected to a second bearing 38. The second bearing 38 is fixedly connected to the other end of the slot 3, and the connecting rod 9 is threadedly connected to the second screw 37.

[0044] Through the above structural design, it can be seen that when the position of the drilling mechanism 8 needs to be adjusted, the third motor 36 inside the slot 3 can be started, and the output end of the third motor 36 will drive the second screw 37 to rotate on the second bearing 38. The rotation of the second screw 37 can drive the connecting rod 9 to move inside the slot 3, and the connecting rod 9 will drive the bearing seat 6 to move. The movement of the bearing seat 6 can drive the drilling mechanism 8 to move.

[0045] Example 2:

[0046] The drilling device provided in Example 1 is further optimized, specifically, as follows: Figure 7As shown, the limiting mechanism 5 includes a third connecting block 39. One side of the third connecting block 39 is fixedly connected to the base 1. A handle 40 is provided at the upper end of the third connecting block 39. A third screw 41 is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the handle 40. The end of the third screw 41 away from the handle 40 passes through the third connecting block 39 and extends to the outer side of the lower end of the third connecting block 39 and is rotatably connected to the support seat 10. The third screw 41 is threadedly connected to the third connecting block 39.

[0047] Through the above structural design, it can be seen that after the base 1 is moved to the designated position, the rotating handle 40 can be rotated, and the rotation of the rotating handle 40 will drive the third screw 41 to rotate. Through the connection between the third screw 41 and the third connecting block 39, when the third screw 41 rotates, the third screw 41 will drive the support seat 10 to move closer to the ground. The compression of the support seat 10 by the third screw 41 on the ground can limit the movement of the base 1.

Claims

1. A drilling device, characterized in that, The base includes a base (1), with rollers (2) fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower end of the base (1), a handle (7) fixedly connected to one end of the base (1), and a limit mechanism (5) provided on both sides of the base (1) near the handle (7). A slot (3) is provided in the middle of the upper end of the base (1), and a rotating mechanism (4) is provided inside the slot (3). A bearing seat (6) is provided at the upper end of the base (1), and a connecting rod (9) is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the bearing seat (6). The connecting rod (9) is slidably connected to the inside of the slot (3). A punching mechanism (8) is provided at the upper end of the bearing seat (6).

2. The drilling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drilling mechanism (8) includes two connecting columns (11). The two connecting columns (11) are located on both sides of the upper end of the support seat (6) away from the handle (7). A fixed seat (12) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support seat (6) and between the two connecting columns (11). A round rod (13) is fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed seat (12). The end of the round rod (13) away from the fixed seat (12) is rotatably connected to the connecting column (11) on the same side. A water tank (15) is provided at the upper end of the two connecting columns (11). The two ends of the lower end of the water tank (15) are fixedly connected to the two connecting columns (11). A water inlet (16) is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the water tank (15).

3. The drilling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A fixing rod (14) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bearing seat (6) and at the middle position near the handle (7). An electric push rod (25) is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing rod (14) near the connecting column (11). A hinge seat (26) is rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod (25). A connecting plate (23) is fixedly connected to the side of the hinge seat (26) away from the electric push rod (25). A first slider (24) is fixedly connected to both ends of the connecting plate (23) near the connecting column (11). A first groove (22) is opened at the position of the two connecting columns (11) near the connecting plate (23) and corresponding to the first slider (24). The first slider (24) is slidably connected to the first groove (22).

4. A drilling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the two connecting posts (11) has a cavity on one side corresponding to the other. A second motor (28) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cavity. A first screw (27) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (28). A first bearing (29) is fixedly connected to the end of the first screw (27) away from the second motor (28). The end of the first bearing (29) away from the first screw (27) is fixedly connected to the top of the cavity. A first connecting block (32) is slidably connected inside the cavity. The first connecting block (32) is threadedly connected to the first screw (27). A second slider (30) is fixedly connected to both sides of the first connecting block (32). A second sliding groove (31) is provided on both sides of the cavity. The second slider (30) is slidably connected to the second sliding groove (31). A first motor (20) is provided between the two first connecting blocks (32). A second connecting block (33) is fixedly connected to both sides of the first motor (20). The side of the second connecting block (33) away from the first motor (20) is fixed to the first connecting block (32) on the same side. The first motor (20) is connected to a drill rod (21) at its output end. Two sealed bearings (34) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the drill rod (21) near the first motor (20). A hole (42) is provided on the outer side of the drill rod (21) between the two sealed bearings (34). A water storage box (43) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the drill rod (21). The inner wall of the water storage box (43) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the two sealed bearings (34). A water supply unit is fixedly connected to the upper end of the first motor (20). Pump (17), the pump (17) is fixedly connected to a hose (18), the end of the hose (18) away from the pump (17) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the water tank (15), the pump (17) is fixedly connected to a water pipe (19), the end of the water pipe (19) away from the pump (17) is fixedly connected to a water storage box (43), the water pipe (19) and the water storage box (43) are connected, the drill rod (21) has an outlet (35) in the middle, the outlet (35) is connected to the hole (42).

5. A drilling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism (4) includes a third motor (36), which is fixed at one end inside the slot (3). The output end of the third motor (36) is fixedly connected to a second screw (37). The end of the second screw (37) away from the third motor (36) passes through the connecting rod (9) and extends to the outside of the end of the connecting rod (9) away from the third motor (36), and is fixedly connected to a second bearing (38). The second bearing (38) is fixedly connected to the other end of the slot (3). The connecting rod (9) is threadedly connected to the second screw (37).

6. A drilling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism (5) includes a third connecting block (39), one side of which is fixedly connected to the base (1). A handle (40) is provided at the upper end of the third connecting block (39). A third screw (41) is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end of the handle (40). The end of the third screw (41) away from the handle (40) passes through the third connecting block (39) and extends to the outer side of the lower end of the third connecting block (39) and is rotatably connected to a support seat (10). The third screw (41) is threadedly connected to the third connecting block (39).

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