A feeding mechanism

By designing a feeding mechanism, the automatic crushing and discharge of the sweeper garbage is achieved by using the crushing shaft, sliding block and spiral feeding roller, which solves the problem of inconvenient discharge of materials in the sweeper truck and improves the convenience of use and equipment life.

CN116812470BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26CHANGSHA ZHONGLIAN HENGTONG MACHINERY
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Application Number
CN202310617757.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-05-29
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2043-05-29

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Technical Problem

After cleaning, existing airport sweepers are not convenient to automatically discharge the materials inside the sweeper to the transportation device, and require manual assistance and is inconvenient to use.

Method used

A feeding mechanism is designed, including a mobile bracket, a discharge silo, a storage barrel, a crushing device and a discharge device. By driving the motor, the crushing shaft is driven to rotate, and the arc groove and spherical extrusion block are used to cooperate with the sliding block to realize the crushing and automatic discharge of garbage, a telescopic push rod and a sliding block protect the crushing knife, and a spiral feed roller is used to realize automatic discharge of materials.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic crushing and discharge of garbage inside the sweeper, avoids blockage, reduces manual operation, extends the service life of the crushing knife, and improves the adjustment of material discharge.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a feeding mechanism, specifically comprising: a movable bracket having a roller structure, and a discharge bin arranged on the top of the movable bracket, the bottom of the discharge bin being rotatably connected to the movable bracket via a rotating platform, a discharge device being provided inside the discharge bin; a storage barrel having a cylindrical structure and a feed port provided at the top of the storage barrel, a crushing device being provided inside the storage barrel, the storage barrel being provided at the top of the discharge bin and being connected to the inside of the discharge bin; the crushing device comprising: a crushing shaft having a shaft structure, and arc-shaped plates provided at the top and bottom of the crushing shaft, the arc-shaped plates being fixedly connected to the crushing shaft. The present invention relates to the field of feeding technology for sweepers. This feeding mechanism facilitates the discharge of materials inside the sweeper after being crushed, can avoid the blockage of the discharge pipe caused by the different sizes of garbage materials, and makes the discharge smoother.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of sweeper feeding, in particular to a feeding mechanism. Background Art

[0002] A street sweeper is a new, highly efficient cleaning device that combines road sweeping, waste collection, and transportation. It's ideal for comprehensive cleaning applications in factories, highways, parks, squares, and other areas. This new model can simultaneously sweep the ground, curb edges, and curb cleaning, as well as watering the surface afterward. It's suitable for cleaning in various climates and on surfaces of varying dryness. However, currently used airport street sweepers often struggle to dispose of materials into a transport unit after cleaning, requiring manual operation and resulting in inconvenience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a feeding mechanism, specifically comprising:

[0004] A movable bracket having a roller structure and a discharge bin arranged on the top of the movable bracket, the bottom of the discharge bin being rotatably connected to the movable bracket via a rotating table, and a discharge device being arranged inside the discharge bin;

[0005] A material storage barrel having a cylindrical structure and a feeding port arranged at the top of the material storage barrel, a crushing device is arranged inside the material storage barrel, and the material storage barrel is arranged on the top of the discharge bin and communicates with the inside of the discharge bin;

[0006] The pulverizing device comprises:

[0007] A crushing shaft, the crushing shaft having a shaft structure and arc-shaped plates arranged at the top and bottom of the crushing shaft, the arc-shaped plates being fixedly connected to the crushing shaft, and the top of the arc-shaped plates being fixedly connected to a drive shaft of a drive motor;

[0008] The protective slide has an annular structure and arc-shaped grooves on the top and bottom of the inner wall of the protective slide. The protective slide is opened on the crushing shaft. The inner wall of the protective slide is slidably connected with a sliding block. Spherical extrusion blocks are provided on both sides of the sliding block. One side of the sliding block extends to the outside of the protective slide and is fixedly connected to a crushing knife.

[0009] The garbage inside the sweeper is discharged into the storage barrel through the feed port, and then the crushing shaft is driven by the driving motor to rotate. The crushing shaft drives the sliding block to rotate through the cooperation of the arc groove and the spherical extrusion block, and the sliding block drives the crushing knife to rotate. The crushing knife can crush the material inside the storage barrel, making it convenient for the material inside the sweeper to be discharged after being crushed, which can avoid the blockage of the discharge pipe caused by the different sizes of garbage materials, making the discharge smoother.

[0010] Preferably, the crushing shaft is arranged inside the storage barrel, and the bottom of the driving motor is fixedly connected to the top of the storage barrel through a bracket.

[0011] Preferably, the side of the spherical extrusion block away from the sliding block extends to the inside of the arc groove and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the arc groove. The shape and size of the spherical extrusion block are adapted to the arc groove.

[0012] Preferably, a protective bracket is provided between the bottom of the crushing shaft and the curved plate, a telescopic push rod is provided inside the protective bracket, the top of the protective bracket is fixedly connected to the crushing shaft, the two ends of the telescopic push rod are respectively fixedly connected to the crushing shaft and the curved plate, and a card slot adapted to the protective bracket is provided on the top of the curved plate. After the garbage is crushed, it is accumulated inside the storage barrel, and the curved plate is driven down by the telescopic push rod, and the curved plate pushes the material below it into the discharge bin. Through the continuous lifting of the curved plate, the crushed material in the storage barrel can be completely pushed into the discharge bin, and the transfer of the material after crushing can be automatically completed, which is convenient to use.

[0013] Preferably, the sliding block includes a slider, telescopic slots are provided on both sides of the slider, a small telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the telescopic slot, one end of the small telescopic rod is fixedly connected to an extrusion switch, and an extrusion spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the telescopic slot.

[0014] The top of the squeeze switch is fixedly connected to the spherical squeeze block, and one end of the spherical squeeze block near the squeeze switch extends into the telescopic slot and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the telescopic slot. The squeeze switch is electrically connected to the small telescopic rod and the drive motor. One side of the slider is fixedly connected to the end of the crushing knife, and a sliding block is provided. When the crushing knife cuts hard materials and the cutting resistance increases, the resistance on the crushing knife is transmitted to the slider, and the slider is subjected to an increased counter-thrust of the crushing knife, which increases the movement tendency of the slider inside the protective slide. The slider drives the spherical squeeze block to increase the squeezing force on the arc groove, and the corresponding squeezing thrust of the arc groove on the spherical squeeze block increases, and the squeezing force of the spherical squeeze block on the squeeze switch increases. When the squeezing force increases to a certain extent, the squeeze switch controls the small telescopic rod to retract, and at the same time the drive motor is turned off. The small telescopic rod drives the spherical squeeze block to retract into the telescopic slot, and the slider can slide inside the protective slide, which can protect the crushing knife when the crushing knife cuts harder garbage, reduce damage to the crushing knife, and conveniently extend the service life of the crushing knife.

[0015] The discharging opening that stirs cage connects with the delivery chute charging aperture, and the delivery chute discharging opening is erected at bin top, bin top is erected at bin top, and delivery chute discharging opening is erected at bin top, bin top is erected at bin bottom, and delivery chute discharging opening is arranged on the delivery chute of the delivery chute.

[0016] Preferably, the discharge pipe is arranged in an inclined shape with the discharge port facing upward, and the guide plate includes an inclined portion and a vertical portion, and the inclined portion of the guide plate is arranged above the vertical portion.

[0017] The present invention provides a feeding mechanism having the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This feeding mechanism, the garbage inside the sweeper is discharged into the storage barrel through the feed port, and then the crushing shaft is driven to rotate by the driving motor. The crushing shaft drives the sliding block to rotate through the cooperation of the arc groove and the spherical extrusion block, and the sliding block drives the crushing knife to rotate, and the material inside the storage barrel can be crushed by the crushing knife, which makes it convenient for the material inside the sweeper to be discharged after being crushed, and can avoid the blockage of the discharge pipe caused by the different sizes of garbage materials, making the discharge smoother.

[0019] 2. In this feeding mechanism, the garbage is accumulated inside the storage barrel after being crushed. The arc plate is driven down by the telescopic push rod, and the arc plate pushes the material below it into the discharge bin. The arc plate is continuously raised and lowered to push the crushed material inside the storage barrel completely into the discharge bin. The transfer of the crushed material can be completed automatically, and it is convenient to use.

[0020] 3. This feeding mechanism is provided with a sliding block. When the crushing knife cuts into hard materials and the cutting resistance increases, the resistance on the crushing knife is transmitted to the slider. The slider is subjected to an increased counter-thrust from the crushing knife, which increases the movement tendency of the slider inside the protective slide. The slider drives the spherical extrusion block to increase the extrusion pressure on the arc groove. Correspondingly, the arc groove increases the extrusion thrust on the spherical extrusion block, and the extrusion pressure of the spherical extrusion block on the extrusion switch increases. When the extrusion pressure increases to a certain extent, the extrusion switch controls the small telescopic rod to retract, and at the same time drives the motor to be turned off. The small telescopic rod drives the spherical extrusion block to retract into the telescopic groove, and the slider can slide inside the protective slide, which can protect the crushing knife when the crushing knife cuts harder garbage, reduce the damage to the crushing knife, and conveniently extend the service life of the crushing knife.

[0021] 4. This feeding mechanism is provided with a discharging device. When the material inside the storage barrel enters the discharge bin, it is guided and transported to the two sides and top of the spiral feeding roller through the guide plate. The spiral feeding roller is driven to rotate by the discharging motor. When the spiral feeding roller rotates, the material inside the discharge bin can be discharged through the discharge pipe, which facilitates automatic discharging and does not require manual operation, saving manpower. The bottom of the discharge bin is connected to the movable bracket through a rotating table, and the discharge bin can be driven to rotate by the rotating table, so that the discharge pipe mouth on the discharge bin can face any direction, and the adjustability is good. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage barrel of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the crushing device of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective slideway of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding block structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the discharge device of the present invention.

[0028] In the figure: 1. Mobile bracket; 2. Discharge bin; 3. Crushing device; 31. Crushing shaft; 32. Arc plate; 33. Driving motor; 34. Protective slide; 35. Arc groove; 36. Sliding block; 361. Sliding block; 362. Telescopic groove; 363. Small telescopic rod; 364. Extrusion switch; 365. Extrusion spring; 37. Spherical extrusion block; 38. Crushing knife; 39. Protective bracket; 30. Telescopic push rod; 4. Storage barrel; 5. Feed port; 6. Discharge device; 61. Discharge pipe; 62. Spiral feed roller; 63. Discharge motor; 64. Guide plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Example 1:

[0031] See also Figures 1-4 The present invention provides a technical solution: a feeding mechanism, specifically comprising:

[0032] A mobile bracket 1 having a roller structure and a discharge bin 2 arranged on the top of the mobile bracket 1. The bottom of the discharge bin 2 is rotatably connected to the mobile bracket 1 through a rotating table. A discharge device 6 is provided inside the discharge bin 2.

[0033] A storage barrel 4 having a cylindrical structure and a feed port 5 provided at the top of the storage barrel 4 , a crushing device 3 being provided inside the storage barrel 4 , and the storage barrel 4 being provided at the top of the discharge bin 2 and communicating with the inside of the discharge bin 2;

[0034] The crushing device 3 includes:

[0035] A crushing shaft 31 having a shaft structure and arc-shaped plates 32 provided at the top and bottom of the crushing shaft 31 , the arc-shaped plates 32 being fixedly connected to the crushing shaft 31 , and a drive shaft of a drive motor 33 being fixedly connected to the top of the arc-shaped plates 32 ;

[0036] The protective slide 34 has an annular structure and arc-shaped grooves 35 opened at the top and bottom of the inner wall of the protective slide 34. The protective slide 34 is opened on the crushing shaft 31. The inner wall of the protective slide 34 is slidably connected to a sliding block 36. Spherical extrusion blocks 37 are provided on both sides of the sliding block 36. One side of the sliding block 36 extends to the outside of the protective slide 34 and is fixedly connected to a crushing knife 38.

[0037] The crushing shaft 31 is arranged inside the storage barrel 4, and the bottom of the driving motor 33 is fixedly connected to the top of the storage barrel 4 through a bracket.

[0038] The side of the spherical extrusion block 37 away from the sliding block 36 extends into the interior of the arc groove 35 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the arc groove 35 . The shape and size of the spherical extrusion block 37 are adapted to the arc groove 35 .

[0039] This device serves as a feeding device for a sweeper and is installed inside the sweeper. The feed port 5 inside the device is connected to the discharge port inside the sweeper. The garbage inside the sweeper is discharged into the storage barrel 4 through the feed port 5, and then the crushing shaft 31 is driven to rotate by the driving motor 33. The crushing shaft 31 drives the sliding block 36 to rotate through the cooperation of the arc groove 35 and the spherical extrusion block 37. The sliding block 36 drives the crushing knife 38 to rotate, and the crushing knife 38 can be used to crush the material inside the storage barrel 4, so that the material inside the sweeper can be discharged after being crushed, and the blockage of the discharge pipe caused by the different sizes of garbage materials can be avoided, making the discharge smoother.

[0040] A protective bracket 39 is provided between the bottom of the crushing shaft 31 and the curved plate 32, and a telescopic push rod 30 is provided inside the protective bracket 39. The top of the protective bracket 39 is fixedly connected to the crushing shaft 31, and the two ends of the telescopic push rod 30 are respectively fixedly connected to the crushing shaft 31 and the curved plate 32. A card slot adapted to the protective bracket 39 is provided on the top of the curved plate 32. After the garbage is crushed, it is accumulated inside the storage barrel 4. The curved plate 32 is driven down by the telescopic push rod 30, and the curved plate 32 pushes the material below it into the discharge bin 2. Through the continuous lifting of the curved plate 32, the crushed material inside the storage barrel 4 can be completely pushed into the discharge bin 2, and the transfer of the material after crushing can be automatically completed, which is convenient to use.

[0041] Example 2:

[0042] See also Figure 1-Figure 5, based on the first embodiment, the present invention provides a technical solution: the sliding block 36 includes a slider 361, and a telescopic groove 362 is opened on both sides of the slider 361. A small telescopic rod 363 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the telescopic groove 362, and one end of the small telescopic rod 363 is fixedly connected to the squeezing switch 364. The inner wall of the telescopic groove 362 is fixedly connected to the squeezing spring 365. The slider 361 is arranged inside the protective slide 34 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the protective slide 34. The top of the squeezing switch 364 is fixedly connected to the spherical squeezing block 37. The end of the spherical squeezing block 37 close to the squeezing switch 364 extends into the telescopic groove 362 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the telescopic groove 362. The squeezing switch 364 is electrically connected to the small telescopic rod 363 and the driving motor 33. One side of the slider 361 is fixedly connected to the end of the crushing knife 38. A sliding block 36 is provided. When the crushing knife 38 cuts When the cutting resistance increases due to the hard material, the resistance on the crushing knife 38 is transmitted to the slider 361. The slider 361 is subjected to an increased counter-thrust from the crushing knife 38, which increases the movement tendency of the slider 361 inside the protective slide 34. The slider 361 drives the spherical extrusion block 37 to increase the extrusion force on the arc groove 35. Correspondingly, the arc groove increases the extrusion thrust on the spherical extrusion block 37, and the extrusion force of the spherical extrusion block 37 on the extrusion switch 364 increases. When the extrusion force increases to a certain extent, the extrusion switch 364 controls the small telescopic rod 363 to retract, and at the same time, the drive motor 33 is turned off. The small telescopic rod 363 drives the spherical extrusion block 37 to retract into the telescopic groove 362, and the slider 361 can slide inside the protective slide 34, thereby protecting the crushing knife when the crushing knife 38 cuts harder garbage, reducing damage to the crushing knife, and conveniently extending the service life of the crushing knife.

[0043] Example 3:

[0044] See also Figures 1-6, based on the first and second embodiments, the present invention provides a technical solution: the discharge device 6 includes a discharge pipe 61, a spiral feeding roller 62 is arranged inside the discharge pipe 61, the discharge pipe 61 is arranged on the top of the discharge bin 2 side and is connected to the inside of the discharge bin 2, one end of the spiral feeding roller 62 extends into the discharge bin 2, and a discharge motor 63 is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the discharge bin 2 through a bracket. The driving shaft of the discharge motor 63 passes through the discharge bin 2 and is fixedly connected to the spiral feeding roller 62. The inner wall of the discharge bin 2 on both sides of the spiral feeding roller 62 is fixedly connected with a guide plate 64. The discharge pipe 61 is arranged in an inclined shape with the discharge port facing upward. The guide plate 64 includes an inclined portion and The vertical part and the inclined part of the guide plate 64 are arranged above the vertical part, and a discharge device 6 is provided. When the material inside the storage barrel 4 enters the discharge bin 2, it is guided and transported to the two sides and top of the spiral feeding roller 62 through the guide plate 64, and the spiral feeding roller 62 is driven to rotate by the discharge motor 63. When the spiral feeding roller 62 rotates, the material inside the discharge bin 2 can be discharged through the discharge pipe 61, which facilitates automatic discharge and does not require manual operation, saving manpower. The bottom of the discharge bin 2 is connected to the movable bracket 1 through a rotating table, and the discharge bin 2 can be driven to rotate by the rotating table, so that the discharge pipe 61 on the discharge bin 2 can face any direction, and the adjustability is good.

[0045] Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field and related fields without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described and explained in the present invention shall be implemented in accordance with conventional means in the field unless otherwise specified or limited.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism, comprising: A movable bracket (1), the movable bracket (1) having a roller structure, and a discharge bin (2) arranged on the top of the movable bracket (1), the bottom of the discharge bin (2) being rotatably connected to the movable bracket (1) via a rotating table, and a discharge device (6) being arranged inside the discharge bin (2); A material storage barrel (4), the material storage barrel (4) having a cylindrical structure, and a material feed port (5) arranged at the top of the material storage barrel (4), a crushing device (3) being arranged inside the material storage barrel (4), and the material storage barrel (4) being arranged at the top of the discharge bin (2) and communicating with the inside of the discharge bin (2); The feeding mechanism is characterized in that the crushing device (3) comprises: A crushing shaft (31), the crushing shaft (31) having a shaft structure, and arc-shaped plates (32) arranged at the top and bottom of the crushing shaft (31), the arc-shaped plates (32) being fixedly connected to the crushing shaft (31), and the top of the arc-shaped plates (32) being fixedly connected to a drive shaft of a drive motor (33); A protective slideway (34), the protective slideway (34) having an annular structure and arc-shaped grooves (35) provided on the top and bottom of the inner wall of the protective slideway (34), the protective slideway (34) being provided on the crushing shaft (31), the inner wall of the protective slideway (34) being slidably connected to a sliding block (36), both sides of the sliding block (36) being provided with spherical extrusion blocks (37), one side of the sliding block (36) extending to the outside of the protective slideway (34) and being fixedly connected to a crushing knife (38); The spherical extrusion block (37) extends from one side of the sliding block (36) to the inside of the arc groove (35) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the arc groove (35). The shape and size of the spherical extrusion block (37) are adapted to the arc groove (35); A protective bracket (39) is provided between the bottom of the crushing shaft (31) and the arc-shaped plate (32), a telescopic push rod (30) is provided inside the protective bracket (39), the top of the protective bracket (39) is fixedly connected to the crushing shaft (31), the two ends of the telescopic push rod (30) are respectively fixedly connected to the crushing shaft (31) and the arc-shaped plate (32), and a slot adapted to the protective bracket (39) is provided on the top of the arc-shaped plate (32); The sliding block (36) includes a slider (361), and telescopic slots (362) are provided on both sides of the slider (361). A small telescopic rod (363) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the telescopic slot (362), and an extrusion switch (364) is fixedly connected to one end of the small telescopic rod (363). The inner wall of the telescopic slot (362) is fixedly connected to an extrusion spring (365). The slider (361) is arranged inside the protective slide (34) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the protective slide (34). The top of the squeeze switch (364) is fixedly connected to the spherical squeeze block (37). One end of the spherical squeeze block (37) close to the squeeze switch (364) extends into the telescopic groove (362) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the telescopic groove (362). The squeeze switch (364) is electrically connected to the small telescopic rod (363) and the drive motor (33). One side of the slider (361) is fixedly connected to the end of the crushing knife (38).

2. A feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crushing shaft (31) is arranged inside the storage barrel (4), and the bottom of the driving motor (33) is fixedly connected to the top of the storage barrel (4) via a bracket.

3. A feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge device (6) includes a discharge pipe (61), a spiral feed roller (62) is provided inside the discharge pipe (61), the discharge pipe (61) is arranged at the top of the discharge bin (2) and is connected to the inside of the discharge bin (2), one end of the spiral feed roller (62) extends into the inside of the discharge bin (2), and a discharge motor (63) is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the discharge bin (2) through a bracket, the drive shaft of the discharge motor (63) passes through the discharge bin (2) and is fixedly connected to the spiral feed roller (62), and the inner wall of the discharge bin (2) located on both sides of the spiral feed roller (62) is fixedly connected to a guide plate (64).

4. A feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (61) is arranged in an inclined shape with the discharge port facing upwards, and the guide plate (64) comprises an inclined portion and a vertical portion, wherein the inclined portion of the guide plate (64) is arranged above the vertical portion.

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