A retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor, comprising a frame, a rotating module, a power module, a roller and a control system, characterized in that the frame is fixedly installed on the side of the conveyor belt working track of the belt conveyor, the rotating module is hinged on the frame, the roller is fixedly connected to the first fulcrum of the rotating module, the power output end of the power module is connected to the second fulcrum of the rotating module, the power module is installed on the frame, and the control system is used to control the movement of the power output end of the power module, the power output end of the power module drives the rotating module to rotate around the hinge point, and the rotating module drives the roller to rotate around the hinge point, controlling the roller to rotate to a supporting working position or an avoidance position; the advantages are: compact structure, flexible control, remote control, high reliability, and providing a better solution for the improvement of the retractable belt conveyor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a device in the technical field of material conveying equipment, and in particular to a retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, belt conveyors have played the role of transporting goods in mines, airports, port terminals, and factories, replacing automobile, locomotive, and manual transportation, and have become one of the main transportation equipment for material transmission. With the increase in application scenarios, the requirements for belt conveyors have also increased. The market has put forward more requirements on the efficiency, degree of automation, structural compactness, and scalability of belt conveyors. The current belt conveyors mainly use fixed rollers, which can no longer meet the requirements of greater scalability, compact structure, automatic control, and higher work efficiency of new belt conveyors in design and use. The present disclosure provides a foldable roller support device for belt conveyors, which allows the rollers to be folded, improves the performance of the belt conveyor, and meets market demand. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve at least one of the above technical problems, the present disclosure provides a retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor.

[0004] A foldable roller support device for a belt conveyor includes a frame, a rotation module, a power module, rollers and a control system. The frame is fixedly installed on the side of the belt conveyor belt working track, the rotation module is hinged on the frame, the rollers are fixedly connected to the first fulcrum of the rotation module, the power output end of the power module is connected to the second fulcrum of the rotation module, and the power module is installed on the frame.

[0005] Furthermore, the control system is used to control the movement of the power output end of the power module, the power output end of the power module drives the rotation module to rotate around the hinge point, the rotation module drives the roller to rotate around the hinge point, the roller moves from the outside to the inside of the belt conveyor belt working track, when the roller shaft is perpendicular to the belt conveyor belt working track, the roller supports the belt conveyor, and the roller enters the supporting working position,

[0006] Furthermore, the operation of the roller entering the avoidance position from the supporting working position is as follows: the control system controls the movement of the power output end of the power module, driving the rotation module and the roller to rotate around the hinge point, and the roller moves from the inside to the outside of the belt conveyor belt working track, and the roller enters the avoidance position.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotating module is connected to the frame via a seat bearing, and the seat bearing base is installed on the rotating module or the frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the power module includes a hydraulic cylinder and a hydraulic system, the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the frame, the end of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the second fulcrum of the rotating module, the hydraulic system provides power to the hydraulic cylinder through the hydraulic oil circuit and controls the telescopic movement of the hydraulic cylinder, and the control system controls the hydraulic oil circuit switch of the hydraulic system.

[0009] Furthermore, the hydraulic oil circuit switch is a three-position four-way valve.

[0010] Furthermore, the power module includes a cylinder and a pneumatic system, the bottom of the cylinder is hinged to the frame, the end of the cylinder is hinged to the second fulcrum of the rotation module, the pneumatic system provides power to the cylinder through the air circuit and controls the telescopic movement of the cylinder, and the control system controls the air circuit switch of the pneumatic system.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a roller driving device, which is connected to the roller and drives the roller to rotate. A brush is installed on the roller.

[0012] Furthermore, the control range of the control system includes the roller driving device, and the control system controls the rotation of the roller.

[0013] Furthermore, the power module includes a stepper motor, a transmission device and a turntable, the turntable is fixedly connected to the second fulcrum of the rotation module, the hinge point between the rotation module and the frame coincides with the axis of the turntable, the stepper motor is fixed on the frame, the stepper motor drives the turntable to rotate through the transmission device, and the control system controls the movement of the stepper motor through the circuit.

[0014] Furthermore, a clamping device is installed on the frame. When the roller enters the supporting working position, the clamping device performs a clamping action to clamp the roller in the supporting working position; when the roller leaves the supporting working position, the clamping device performs a loosening action to loosen the roller.

[0015] Furthermore, a belt conveyor includes any one of the above-mentioned foldable roller support devices for the belt conveyor.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present disclosure are:

[0017] 1. Compact structure, foldable and retractable design, simple and efficient structure;

[0018] Second, flexible control, the control system is used to control the power module, clamping device, roller rotation, etc., making the control more flexible and changeable, and programmed control can be used to make the control more flexible;

[0019] 3. It can be remotely controlled. The control system is used to control the power module, clamping device, roller rotation, etc. It can be remotely controlled through the control system to complete the corresponding actions in accordance with the needs of the belt conveyor or other needs;

[0020] 4. High reliability. It adopts highly reliable articulated connection and transmission and connection methods such as hydraulic transmission, pneumatic transmission, mechanical transmission and mechanical locking, and optimizes the combination implementation to replace manual operation, reduce human errors and improve work efficiency.

[0021] 5. The use of control system provides a foundation for the "integration of industrialization and informationization" of electrification and automation in the manufacturing industry, and provides a better solution for the improvement of the new generation of retractable belt conveyors. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a foldable roller support device for a belt conveyor

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the roller avoidance position of a foldable roller support device for a belt conveyor

[0025] Figure 3 This is a foldable roller support device for belt conveyors. Schematic diagram of the roller working position.

[0026] Figure 4 A foldable roller support device for a belt conveyor. Schematic diagram of a motor-driven roller drive device.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a foldable roller support device for belt conveyors. The motor drives the rollers. Schematic diagram of the working position of the drive device.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the roller structure of a foldable roller support device for a belt conveyor.

[0029] Figure markings: 100-frame; 101-clamping device; 200-rotation module; 201-first fulcrum of rotation module; 202-second fulcrum of rotation module; 300-power module; 301-hydraulic cylinder; 302-hydraulic oil circuit switch; 311-stepping motor; 312-transmission device; 313-turntable; 400-roller; 401-roller driving device; 402-brush; 403-fixed end; 404-rotating roller; 405-bearing; 406-motor; 407-gear transmission device; 500-control system; 600-belt conveyor belt working track. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present disclosure will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It will be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended only to explain the relevant content and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the portions relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0031] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present disclosure may be combined with each other. The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] As attached Figure 1 、 2 3, a supporting device for a foldable roller (400) for a belt conveyor, comprising a frame (100), a rotation module (200), a power module (300), a roller (400) and a control system (500), wherein the frame (100) is fixedly mounted on the side of a conveyor belt working track (600) of the belt conveyor, the rotation module (200) is hinged on the frame (100), the roller (400) is fixedly connected to a first fulcrum (201) of the rotation module (200), a power output end of the power module (300) is connected to a second fulcrum (202) of the rotation module (200), and the power module (300) is mounted on the frame (100).

[0034] The control system (500) is used to control the movement of the power output end of the power module (300). The power output end of the power module (300) drives the rotation module (200) to rotate around the hinge point. The rotation module (200) drives the roller (400) to rotate around the hinge point. The roller (400) moves from the outside to the inside of the belt conveyor belt working track (600). When the rotating shaft of the roller (400) is perpendicular to the belt conveyor belt working track (600), the roller (400) supports the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor, and the roller (400) enters the supporting working position.

[0035] The operation of the roller (400) entering the avoidance position from the supporting working position is as follows: the control system (500) controls the power output end of the power module (300) to move, driving the rotation module (200) and the roller (400) to rotate around the hinge point, and the roller (400) moves from the inside of the belt conveyor belt working track (600) to the outside, and the roller (400) enters the avoidance position.

[0036] The rotating module (200) is connected to the frame (100) via a seat bearing (405), and the seat bearing (405) base is installed on the rotating module (200) or the frame (100).

[0037] The power module (300) includes a hydraulic cylinder (301) and a hydraulic system. The bottom of the hydraulic cylinder (301) is hinged to the frame (100), and the end of the hydraulic cylinder (301) is hinged to the second fulcrum (202) of the rotation module (200). The hydraulic system provides power to the hydraulic cylinder (301) through a hydraulic oil circuit and controls the telescopic movement of the hydraulic cylinder (301). The control system (500) controls the hydraulic oil circuit switch (302) of the hydraulic system.

[0038] Preferably, the hydraulic oil circuit switch is a three-position four-way valve.

[0039] Preferably, a clamping device (101) is also installed on the frame (100). When the roller (400) enters the supporting working position, the clamping device (101) performs a clamping action, and the clamping execution component of the clamping device (101) clamps the clamping notch on the rotating module (200) to clamp the roller (400) in the supporting working position; when the roller (400) leaves the supporting working position, the clamping device (101) performs a loosening action to loosen the roller (400).

[0040] The clamping device (101) can also adopt common clamping methods such as self-locking, mechanical clamping, electromagnetic locking, etc.

[0041] Preferably, the power system can also adopt other commonly used control methods in other industries:

[0042] The power module (300) can also be pneumatically controlled, comprising a cylinder and a pneumatic system, wherein the bottom of the cylinder is hinged to the frame (100), and the end of the cylinder is hinged to the second fulcrum (202) of the rotation module (200). The pneumatic system provides power to the cylinder through an air circuit and controls the telescopic movement of the cylinder. The control system (500) controls the air circuit switch of the pneumatic system.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] As attached Figure 4 、 5 As shown, a supporting device for a foldable roller (400) of a belt conveyor comprises a frame (100), a rotation module (200), a power module (300), a roller (400) and a control system (500), wherein the frame (100) is fixedly mounted on the side of a conveyor belt working track (600) of the belt conveyor, the rotation module (200) is hinged on the frame (100), the roller (400) is fixedly connected to a first fulcrum (201) of the rotation module (200), a power output end of the power module (300) is connected to a second fulcrum (202) of the rotation module (200), and the power module (300) is mounted on the frame (100).

[0045] The control system (500) is used to control the movement of the power output end of the power module (300). The power output end of the power module (300) drives the rotation module (200) to rotate around the hinge point. The rotation module (200) drives the roller (400) to rotate around the hinge point. The roller (400) moves from the outside to the inside of the belt conveyor belt working track (600). When the rotating shaft of the roller (400) is perpendicular to the belt conveyor belt working track (600), the roller (400) supports the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor, and the roller (400) enters the supporting working position.

[0046] The operation of the roller (400) entering the avoidance position from the supporting working position is as follows: the control system (500) controls the power output end of the power module (300) to move, driving the rotation module (200) and the roller (400) to rotate around the hinge point, and the roller (400) moves from the inside of the belt conveyor belt working track (600) to the outside, and the roller (400) enters the avoidance position.

[0047] The rotating module (200) is connected to the frame (100) via a seat bearing (405), and the seat bearing (405) base is installed on the rotating module (200) or the frame (100).

[0048] The power module (300) comprises a stepper motor (311), a transmission device (312) and a turntable (313); the turntable (313) is fixedly connected to the second fulcrum (202) of the rotation module (200); the hinge point between the rotation module (200) and the frame (100) coincides with the axis of the turntable (313); the stepper motor (311) is fixed to the frame (100); the stepper motor (311) drives the turntable (313) to rotate through the transmission device (312); and the control system (500) controls the movement of the stepper motor (311) through a circuit.

[0049] A clamping device (101) is also installed on the frame (100). When the roller (400) enters the supporting working position, the clamping device (101) performs a clamping action, and the clamping execution component of the clamping device (101) clamps the clamping notch on the rotating module (200) to clamp the roller (400) in the supporting working position; when the roller (400) leaves the supporting working position, the clamping device (101) performs a loosening action to loosen the roller (400).

[0050] The clamping device (101) can also adopt common clamping methods such as self-locking, mechanical clamping, electromagnetic locking, etc.

[0051] Example 3

[0052] Further preferably, the control range of the control system (500) includes the roller driving device (401), thereby controlling the rotation of the roller (400).

[0053] Preferably, as shown in the attached Figure 6 As shown, the roller (400) is further connected to a roller driving device (401), the roller driving device (401) is connected to the roller (400), the roller driving device (401) drives the roller (400) to rotate, and a brush (402) is installed on the roller (400).

[0054] Specifically, the roller (400) includes a fixed end (403), a rotating roller (404) and a bearing (405); the fixed end (403) is fixedly connected to the rotating module (200); the inner ring of the bearing (405) is fixedly connected to the fixed end (403); and the outer ring of the bearing (405) is fixedly connected to the rotating roller (404); a brush (402) is distributed on the roller surface of the rotating roller (404); and a gear is provided at one end of the rotating roller (404);

[0055] In one preferred embodiment, the roller driving device (401) includes a motor (406) and a gear transmission device (407), wherein the motor (406) is fixedly connected to the fixed end (403), and the output end gear of the gear transmission device (407) is meshed with the gear of the rotating roller (404);

[0056] When the roller brush is in operation, the support roller (400) is located in a working position and keeps in contact with the conveyor belt, the motor (406) rotates, and the power is transmitted through the gear transmission device (407), driving the rotating roller (404) and the brush (402) to rotate, and the brush (402) rotates to sweep the conveyor belt in contact with it.

[0057] The foldable roller support device for a belt conveyor disclosed in the present invention can be installed on the belt conveyor. The rollers can be controlled to enter a working state or an avoidance state through a control system. It can be safely, conveniently and remotely controlled. Through programmed operation, automatic control can be performed to reduce manual labor.

[0058] The foldable roller support device for a belt conveyor disclosed herein has a compact structure, is streamlined and durable, and has high reliability. It can be applied to a telescopic belt conveyor. The rollers are controlled by a control system to enter a working state or an avoidance state, thereby improving the automation and intelligence of the control system, increasing production efficiency, and reducing labor costs.

[0059] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment / method", "some embodiments / methods", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment / method or example are included in at least one embodiment / method or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / method or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments / methods or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments / methods or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments / methods or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0060] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0061] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above embodiments are merely intended to clearly illustrate the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other changes or modifications may be made based on the above disclosure, and such changes or modifications are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor, characterized in that: It includes a frame, a rotation module, a power module, rollers and a control system. The frame is fixedly installed on the side of the working track of the belt conveyor. The rotation module is hinged on the frame. The rollers are fixedly connected to the first fulcrum of the rotation module. The power output end of the power module is connected to the second fulcrum of the rotation module. The power module is installed on the frame. The control system is used to control the movement of the power output end of the power module. The power output end of the power module drives the rotation module to rotate around the hinge point. The rotation module drives the roller to rotate around the hinge point. The roller moves from the outside to the inside of the belt conveyor belt working track. When the roller shaft is perpendicular to the belt conveyor belt working track, the roller supports the belt conveyor and enters the supporting working position. The operation of the roller moving from the supporting working position to the avoidance position is as follows: the control system controls the power output end of the power module to move, driving the rotation module and the roller to rotate around the hinge point, and the roller moves from the inside of the conveyor belt working track of the belt conveyor to the outside, and the roller enters the avoidance position; The rotating module is connected to the frame via a seat bearing, and the seat bearing base is installed on the rotating module or the frame; The power module includes a hydraulic cylinder and a hydraulic system. The bottom of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the frame, and the end of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the second fulcrum of the rotating module. The hydraulic system provides power to the hydraulic cylinder through the hydraulic oil circuit and controls the telescopic movement of the hydraulic cylinder. The control system controls the hydraulic oil circuit switch of the hydraulic system.

2. The retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor according to claim 1, wherein: The hydraulic oil circuit switch is a three-position four-way valve.

3. The retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor according to claim 1, wherein: The power module includes a cylinder and a pneumatic system. The bottom of the cylinder is hinged to the frame, and the end of the cylinder is hinged to the second fulcrum of the rotation module. The pneumatic system provides power to the cylinder through the air circuit and controls the telescopic movement of the cylinder. The control system controls the air circuit switch of the pneumatic system.

4. The retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a roller driving device, which is connected to the roller and drives the roller to rotate. A brush is installed on the roller.

5. The retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control range of the control system includes the roller driving device, and the control system controls the rotation of the roller.

6. The retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor according to claim 1, wherein: The power module includes a stepper motor, a transmission device and a turntable. The turntable is fixedly connected to the second fulcrum of the rotation module. The hinge point between the rotation module and the frame coincides with the axis of the turntable. The stepper motor is fixed on the frame. The stepper motor drives the turntable to rotate through the transmission device. The control system controls the movement of the stepper motor through the circuit.

7. The retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor according to claim 1, wherein: The frame is also provided with a clamping device, and when the roller enters the supporting working position, the clamping device performs a clamping action to clamp the roller in the supporting working position; When the supporting roller leaves the supporting working position, the clamping device performs a loosening action to loosen the supporting roller.

8. A belt conveyor, characterized in that: include: A retractable roller support device for a belt conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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