A scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with adjustable cleaning function

By installing an infrared sensor and a scraper monitoring device with a cleaning mechanism on the scraper conveyor, the problem of scraper damage and bending being difficult to detect is solved, real-time monitoring and automatic cleaning of the scraper conveyor are achieved, and the stability and maintenance efficiency of the equipment are improved.

CN117142042BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12陕西竹园嘉原矿业有限公司
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Application Number
CN202311200660.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-15
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2043-09-15

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Technical Problem

Existing scraper conveyors lack effective monitoring devices, resulting in problems such as scraper damage or bending not being discovered in a timely manner, affecting equipment stability and maintenance efficiency.

Method used

A scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function was designed, which included an infrared sensor, a wireless signal transmitter and a central processing unit. The height of the monitoring device was adjusted through a worm and worm gear mechanism. The device was also equipped with a cleaning mechanism to automatically clean the monitoring device, monitor the scraper status in real time, and send damage information.

Benefits of technology

It realizes real-time monitoring and automatic cleaning of the scraper status, improves monitoring accuracy and maintenance efficiency, reduces the need for manual inspections, and ensures the stable operation of the scraper conveyor.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of coal mining, and specifically to a scraper monitoring device for a scraper conveyor with an adjustable cleaning function, comprising a chute and a head, wherein the outer wall of the chute is fixedly connected to the head near one side, a chain is provided inside the chute, and a scraper is provided on the chain. The present invention is provided with a mounting hole, a mounting plate, a fixed shell, a movable shell and an adjustment mechanism, and during installation, the mounting plate and the mounting hole are installed and connected by bolts, so that the device can be conveniently fixed to the scraper, and then the worm is rotated to engage the worm wheel, and the worm wheel drives the threaded rod to rotate in the threaded sleeve, changing the relative position between the threaded rod and the threaded sleeve, so that the movable shell can move on the outer wall of the fixed shell, and the monitoring equipment can be installed at a suitable height, which is convenient for adjustment and use according to actual usage conditions, and has a good use effect. The present invention has the advantages of good use effect and the ability to achieve real-time monitoring.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device, in particular to a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function. Background Art

[0002] A scraper conveyor is a conveyor that uses a scraper chain to pull bulk materials through a trough. A scraper conveyor uses an open chute as a support for coal, gangue, or other materials, with scrapers attached to a chain (forming the scraper chain) as the traction element. When the head transmission unit is activated, it drives the sprocket on the head shaft, causing the scraper chain to circulate and move the material along the chute until it is unloaded at the head of the machine. The scraper chain then loops around the sprocket in a stepless closed loop, completing the material conveyance. Scraper conveyors are widely used in coal mining.

[0003] When a scraper conveyor is used in coal mining, the scrapers on it will continue to move with the chain. During use, there will often be phenomena such as missing scrapers, broken scrapers, and bent scrapers. If the scraper conveyor's scrapers are not repaired in time, it will have a great impact on the normal use of the scraper conveyor. The scraper conveyor of the existing technology lacks a monitoring device for the scraper conveyor's scrapers, and manual inspection and maintenance of the scraper conveyor are required on a regular basis. Due to the limitations of the working environment and the structure of the scraper conveyor itself, it is impossible to make a good judgment on the condition of the scraper conveyor's scrapers, which is not conducive to the maintenance and use of the scraper conveyor, and reduces the stability of the scraper conveyor during coal mining. Based on the above reasons, the present invention proposes a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] The cam is provided with a plurality of cams, and the cams are provided with a plurality of cams, and the cams are provided with a plurality of cams, and the cams are provided with a plurality of cams.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the adjusting mechanism includes a worm, a worm is movably connected to the center of the inner cavity of the fixed shell near the bottom surface, worm wheels are engaged on both sides of the worm, a threaded rod is fixedly connected to the center of the side wall of the worm wheel, the bottom end of the threaded rod is movably connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the fixed shell, the outer wall of the threaded rod is threadedly connected to a threaded sleeve near the top, and the top surface of the threaded sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the top shell.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the cleaning mechanism includes a movable plate, and movable plates are provided on both sides of the inner cavity of the top shell. The movable plates are concavely arranged, and two cleaning brushes are fixedly connected symmetrically front and back near the movable plate near the monitoring device. The movable plate is fixedly connected to a movable rod on the side away from the monitoring device, and the end of the movable rod away from the movable plate passes through the side wall of the top shell and is fixedly connected to a roller. A spring is provided on the movable rod, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the movable plate, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the inner cavity of the top shell. The inner side wall of the chute matches the roller and is evenly distributed and fixedly connected with a number of protrusions at a height position that matches the roller.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the monitoring device is provided with an infrared sensor, a wireless signal transmitter, a central processing unit and a built-in power supply.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, slide grooves are provided on the front and rear side walls of the inner cavity of the movable shell, and sliders are fixedly connected to the front and rear side walls of the fixed shell near the top surface, and the sliders are movably connected to the slide grooves.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the top surface of the top shell is arranged in an arc shape, and the thickness of the top surface of the top shell is greater than the thickness of other surfaces of the top shell.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the top shell near the through groove.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, both front and rear ends of the worm penetrate the side wall of the fixed housing, and both front and rear end side walls of the worm are provided with hexagonal grooves.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the side walls of the protrusions are arranged in an arc shape, and the protrusions on the inner walls on both sides of the chute are arranged in a staggered manner.

[0015] The embodiment of the present invention provides a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The present invention is provided with a mounting hole, a mounting plate, a fixed shell, a movable shell and an adjustment mechanism. During installation, the mounting plate and the mounting hole are connected by bolts, so that the device can be conveniently fixed to the scraper. Then, by rotating the worm to engage the worm wheel, the worm wheel drives the threaded rod to rotate in the threaded sleeve, changing the relative position between the threaded rod and the threaded sleeve, so that the movable shell can move on the outer wall of the fixed shell. The monitoring equipment can be installed at a suitable height, which is convenient for adjustment according to actual usage and has a good use effect.

[0017] 2. The present invention is provided with a cleaning mechanism. When the chain drives the scraper to move, the roller on the scraper moves in close contact with the inner wall of the chute. When the roller moves to the position of the protrusion, the protrusion lifts the roller, and the roller drives the movable rod to move. The movable rod drives the movable plate to move toward the side of the monitoring device. The cleaning brush on the movable plate is used to clean the monitoring device, thereby reducing the impact on the monitoring device and improving the accuracy of monitoring.

[0018] 3. The present invention is equipped with a monitoring device. When in use, the infrared sensors on adjacent scrapers sense each other and set the fixed value of the infrared sensors at the horizontal position. When the loaded cargo is overloaded, the adjacent infrared sensors are blocked or when the scraper is bent or damaged, the distance between the adjacent infrared sensors changes. At this time, the internal central processing unit starts the wireless signal sending device and sends the damage information of the specified scraper position to the external host. The operator can accurately locate the damaged scraper through the external host, which is convenient for maintenance and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of the internal three-dimensional structure of a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure at an angle on a scraper of a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function at another angle according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a longitudinal section of a scraper of a scraper conveyor with an adjustable cleaning function according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the scraper longitudinal section of a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of a transverse cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the inner cavity of the top shell of a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an adjustment mechanism of a scraper monitoring device for a scraper conveyor with an adjustable cleaning function according to the present invention.

[0029] In the figure: 1. chute; 2. machine head; 3. chain; 4. scraper; 5. mounting hole; 6. mounting plate; 7. bolt; 8. fixed shell; 9. movable shell; 10. adjustment mechanism; 11. top shell; 12. through slot; 13. monitoring equipment; 14. cleaning mechanism; 15. worm; 16. worm gear; 17. threaded rod; 18. threaded sleeve; 19. movable plate; 20. cleaning brush; 21. movable rod; 22. roller; 23. spring; 24. chute; 25. slider; 26. sealing gasket; 27. hexagonal slot; 28. bump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0031] Example: Figure 1-9As shown, a scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function includes a chute 1, an outer wall of the chute 1 is fixedly connected to a head 2 near one side, a chain 3 is provided inside the chute 1, a scraper 4 is provided on the chain 3, two mounting holes 5 are symmetrically provided on the scraper 4, and two mounting plates 6 are provided on the side wall of the scraper 4 away from the center of the chute 1. The mounting plates 6 are mounted to the mounting holes 5 by bolts 7, which can conveniently achieve the fixed installation operation between the device and the scraper 4;

[0032] The top surfaces of the two mounting plates 6 are fixedly connected to the same fixed shell 8, and a movable shell 9 is movably connected to the outer wall of the fixed shell 8. An adjusting mechanism 10 is provided in the inner cavity of the fixed shell 8, and the adjusting mechanism 10 includes a worm 15. The worm 15 is movably connected to the center of the inner cavity of the fixed shell 8 near the bottom surface. A worm gear 16 is engaged on both sides of the worm 15. A threaded rod 17 is fixedly connected to the center of the side wall of the worm gear 16. The bottom end of the threaded rod 17 is movably connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the fixed shell 8. A threaded sleeve 18 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod 17 near the top. The top surface of the threaded sleeve 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the top shell 11. The height of the device can be adjusted according to actual needs, and the use effect is good.

[0033] Among them, the front and rear side walls of the inner cavity of the movable shell 9 are provided with slide grooves 24, and the front and rear side walls of the fixed shell 8 are fixedly connected to the top surface with sliders 25. The sliders 25 are movably connected to the slide grooves 24 to facilitate stable movement between the movable shell 9 and the fixed shell 8.

[0034] Among them, the front and rear ends of the worm 15 pass through the side wall of the fixed housing 8, and the front and rear end side walls of the worm 15 are provided with hexagonal grooves 27 to facilitate the rotation adjustment operation of the worm 15;

[0035] A top shell 11 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the fixed shell 8. A through groove 12 is provided at the center of the front and rear side walls of the top shell 11. A monitoring device 13 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the top shell 11 at the through groove 12. A cleaning mechanism 14 is provided on both sides of the inner cavity of the top shell 11 located on the monitoring device 13. The cleaning mechanism 14 includes a movable plate 19. The inner cavity of the top shell 11 is provided on both sides of the monitoring device 13. The movable plate 19 is concave. The movable plate 19 is fixedly connected to the front and rear symmetrically of the monitoring device 13 near the movable plate 19. The movable plate 19 is away from the monitoring device 1 A movable rod 21 is fixedly connected to one side of the chute 1. The end of the movable rod 21 away from the movable plate 19 passes through the side wall of the top shell 11 and is fixedly connected to a roller 22. A spring 23 is sleeved on the movable rod 21. One end of the spring 23 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 19, and the other end of the spring 23 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the top shell 11. The inner side wall of the chute 1 matches the roller 22 and is evenly distributed and fixedly connected with a number of protrusions 28 to achieve the cleaning operation of the monitoring device 13, avoid the impact on the monitoring device 13 during coal mining, and improve the monitoring accuracy of the scraper conveyor by this device;

[0036] The top surface of the top shell 11 is arc-shaped, and the thickness of the top surface of the top shell 11 is greater than the thickness of other surfaces of the top shell 11, thereby improving the protection of the device.

[0037] Among them, the inner cavity of the top shell 11 near the through groove 12 is fixedly connected with a sealing gasket 26 to prevent coal from entering the inner cavity of the top shell 11, thereby reducing the impact on the normal use of the device;

[0038] Among them, the side walls of the protrusions 28 are arranged in an arc shape, and the protrusions 28 on the inner walls on both sides of the chute 1 are arranged in a staggered manner, so as to realize the continuous reciprocating cleaning operation of the monitoring device 13, so that the use effect is good;

[0039] The monitoring device 13 is provided with an infrared sensor, a wireless signal transmitter, a central processing unit and a built-in power supply. The monitoring operation can be realized through the infrared sensor, and the information can be sent through the wireless signal transmitter to realize real-time monitoring operation.

[0040] Working principle: Before use, the present invention first installs and debugs the device, places the mounting plate 6 on the scraper 4, and aligns the mounting plate 6 with the preset mounting hole 5 on the scraper 4. The device and the scraper 4 are fixed by bolts 7. Then, an external hexagonal wrench is inserted into the hexagonal slot 27 on the worm 15. The worm 15 is driven by the hexagonal wrench to rotate. The worm 15 engages with the worm wheels 16 on both sides to rotate. The worm wheels 16 drive the threaded rod 17 to rotate. The threaded rod 17 rotates in the threaded sleeve 18, so that the threaded sleeve 18 pushes the top shell 11 to move upward. When the monitoring device 13 in the top shell 11 moves to the specified height, stop rotating the worm 15 and pull out the hexagonal wrench. At this time, under the action of the spring 23, the rollers 22 are respectively pressed against the side walls on both sides of the chute 1, and the infrared sensing device in the monitoring device 13 is aligned with the infrared sensing devices on both sides thereof. A fixed value and sensing sensitivity of the horizontal position sensing of the infrared sensing device are set to complete the installation and debugging operation of the device. When in use, the device is started by an external power supply, and the chain 3 drives the scraper 4 to move in the chute 1. When an overload occurs, When the scraper 4 is damaged or bent, the distance between the infrared sensors of the adjacent monitoring devices 13 changes. At this time, the internal central processor starts the wireless signal sending device and sends the damage information of the designated scraper 4 position to the external host. The operator can respond and operate quickly. The machine can accurately realize the positioning operation of the damaged scraper 4, which is convenient for maintenance and use. In the process of the chain 3 driving the scraper 4 to move, the roller 22 on the scraper 4 moves closely with the inner wall of the chute 1. When the roller 22 moves to the position of the protrusion 28, the protrusion 28 lifts the roller 22, and the roller 22 drives the movable rod 21 to move. The movable rod 21 drives the movable plate 19 to move toward the side of the monitoring device 13. The cleaning brush 20 on the movable plate 19 is used to clean the monitoring device 13, thereby reducing the impact on the monitoring of the monitoring device 13, improving the accuracy of the monitoring, and having a good use effect.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "up", "down", "horizontal", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art will be able to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with an adjustable cleaning function, comprising a chute (1), an outer wall of the chute (1) having a head (2) fixedly connected to one side, a chain (3) provided inside the chute (1), and a scraper (4) provided on the chain (3), characterized in that: Two mounting holes (5) are symmetrically provided on the scraper (4), and two mounting plates (6) are provided on the side wall of the scraper (4) away from the center of the chute (1). The mounting plates (6) and the mounting holes (5) are installed by bolts (7). The top surfaces of the two mounting plates (6) are fixedly connected to the same fixed shell (8), and the outer wall of the fixed shell (8) is movably connected to a movable shell (9). The inner cavity of the fixed shell (8) is provided with an adjustment mechanism (10), and the top surface of the fixed shell (8) is fixedly connected to a top shell (11). The centers of the front and rear side walls of the top shell (11) are both provided with through grooves (12). The inner cavity of the top shell (11) is fixedly connected to a monitoring device (13) at the through groove (12), and the inner cavity of the top shell (11) is provided with a cleaning mechanism (14) at both sides of the monitoring device (13).

2. A scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with adjustable cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting mechanism (10) includes a worm (15), the worm (15) is movably connected to the center of the inner cavity of the fixed shell (8) near the bottom surface, and worm wheels (16) are meshed on both sides of the worm (15). A threaded rod (17) is fixedly connected to the center of the side wall of the worm wheel (16), the bottom end of the threaded rod (17) is movably connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the fixed shell (8), and the outer wall of the threaded rod (17) is threadedly connected to a threaded sleeve (18) near the top, and the top surface of the threaded sleeve (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the top shell (11).

3. The scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with adjustable cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism (14) includes a movable plate (19), and the inner cavity of the top shell (11) is provided with movable plates (19) on both sides of the monitoring device (13). The movable plates (19) are concavely arranged. The movable plate (19) is symmetrically fixedly connected to two cleaning brushes (20) near the monitoring device (13). The movable plate (19) is fixedly connected to a movable rod (21) on the side away from the monitoring device (13). The end of the movable rod (21) away from the movable plate (19) passes through the side wall of the top shell (11) and is fixedly connected to a roller (22). A spring (23) is sleeved on the movable rod (21), one end of the spring (23) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (19), and the other end of the spring (23) is fixedly connected to the inner cavity side wall of the top shell (11). The inner side wall of the chute (1) matches the roller (22) and is evenly distributed and fixedly connected with a plurality of protrusions (28).

4. The scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with adjustable cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring device (13) is provided with an infrared sensor, a wireless signal transmitter, a central processing unit and a built-in power supply.

5. The scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with adjustable cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear side walls of the inner cavity of the movable shell (9) are both provided with sliding grooves (24), and the front and rear side walls of the fixed shell (8) are both fixedly connected with sliders (25) near the top surface, and the sliders (25) are movably connected to the sliding grooves (24).

6. The scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with adjustable cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the top shell (11) is arranged in an arc shape, and the thickness of the top surface of the top shell (11) is greater than the thickness of other surfaces of the top shell (11).

7. The scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with adjustable cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket (26) is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the top shell (11) near the through groove (12).

8. The scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with adjustable cleaning function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front and rear ends of the worm (15) both penetrate the side wall of the fixed shell (8), and the front and rear end side walls of the worm (15) both have hexagonal grooves (27).

9. The scraper conveyor scraper monitoring device with adjustable cleaning function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side walls of the protrusions (28) are arranged in an arc shape, and the protrusions (28) on the inner walls on both sides of the chute (1) are arranged in a staggered manner.

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