Modular track arrangement for a reciprocating picker

Abstract

The application discloses a modular track device of a reciprocating picking machine, and relates to the technical field of track devices of picking machines, comprising a first foot screw group, a track and a second foot screw group, wherein the upper end of the first foot screw group is connected with a track mounting plate, the lower end of the first foot screw group is connected with a track module connecting plate, connecting ears are welded on the bottom of the track, the connecting ears are connected with the track mounting plate through mounting bolts, and the middle position of the track module connecting plate is connected with a cotton conveying pipeline mounting plate through the second foot screw group; the track module connecting plate is provided with multiple track modules arranged in a regular manner, multiple tracks on one side are arranged in a straight line on the track module connecting plate, and the length of a single track corresponds to the spacing of the track module connecting plate. The modular track device of the reciprocating picking machine is designed in a modular and integrated mode, the height and the levelness of the track and the cotton conveying pipeline can be adjusted conveniently, the track construction and production maintenance are facilitated, and safety hazards can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cotton grabbing machine track technology, and in particular to a modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabbing machine. Background Technology

[0002] The installation dimensions of the track for reciprocating cotton grabbers are often difficult to determine due to the influence of ground flatness, making it quite troublesome. To correct the flatness, iron plates are often used for shimming, but the reliability and stability of the fixation are hard to guarantee. The installation process is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and relatively costly. Furthermore, because the track and cotton conveying pipe are fixed separately, prolonged operation can easily cause the track to shift, damaging surrounding components, limiting the cotton grabber's travel speed, or even causing deformation. This significantly impacts the cotton grabber's working efficiency and precise grasping, and further hinders subsequent cotton supply, thus reducing its production capacity.

[0003] like Figure 7 As shown, the current track is fixed by pressure plates pressing down on both sides of the track and fixing it to the ground with anchor bolts. This requires drilling anchor bolts in multiple places, which is cumbersome, difficult to fix, has low accuracy, is not easy to adjust, and is prone to loosening, causing the cotton grabber to walk unsteadily, resulting in low overall output. The cotton conveying pipe is separate from the track and fixed to the ground by itself. The relationship between the cotton conveying pipe and the track is difficult to adjust, the overall straightness is difficult to align, and the flatness is also difficult to be accurate. The main unit walks unsteadily, which can easily cause damage to track parts or sparks caused by friction between metal parts, leading to a fire.

[0004] Developing a modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber, enabling modular design, facilitating construction, and allowing for easy adjustment of the height and level of the track and cotton conveying pipes, while reducing safety hazards during production, has become a technical challenge that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber, thereby solving the problems listed in the background art.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] This invention discloses a modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber, comprising a first foot screw assembly, a track, and a second foot screw assembly. The upper end of the first foot screw assembly is connected to a track mounting plate, and the lower end of the first foot screw assembly is connected to a track module connecting plate. Connecting ears are welded to both sides of the bottom of the track, and these connecting ears are connected to the track mounting plate via mounting bolts. The middle position of the track module connecting plate is connected to a cotton conveying pipe mounting plate via the second foot screw assembly. Multiple track module connecting plates are arranged regularly, with multiple tracks on one side arranged in a straight line on the track module connecting plates, and the length of each track corresponding to the spacing between the track module connecting plates.

[0008] Preferably, both ends of the track module connecting plate are provided with anchor bolt mounting holes, and the anchor bolts pass through the anchor bolt mounting holes to position and connect the track module connecting plate to the workshop floor.

[0009] Preferably, an electric cylinder mounting plate is installed on the two parallel track module connecting plates. The electric cylinder mounting plate has mounting holes at both ends. The mounting holes are coaxial with the anchor bolt mounting holes and have the same diameter. An electric cylinder is installed in the middle of the upper surface of the electric cylinder mounting plate. A push plate is installed at the working end of the electric cylinder. The push plate is located near the cotton stack.

[0010] Preferably, a bubble level is mounted on the track mounting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the first foot screw assembly includes three first foot screw units, and the three first foot screw units are arranged in an equilateral triangle; the first foot screw units are movably connected to the track mounting plate, and the first foot screw units are threadedly connected to the track module connecting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the second foot screw assembly includes two second foot screw units, and the two second foot screw units are arranged on the same straight line; the second foot screw units are threadedly connected to the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate and the track module connecting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the waists of any two adjacent tracks on the same straight line are connected by a fishtail clamp, and the fishtail clamp is connected to the track by connecting bolts.

[0014] Preferably, an insulator is provided between the fishtail clamp and the track, and an insulating elastic gasket is provided between the connecting bolt and the fishtail clamp.

[0015] Preferably, two elongated holes are provided on the center line of the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] 1) The design of the track module connection plate enables modularization and integration, which facilitates improved construction speed and quality;

[0018] 2) The setting of the first and second foot screw groups allows construction personnel to quickly adjust the levelness, and to make timely adjustments to the levelness of the track and cotton conveying pipe during the later production process, which facilitates maintenance and ensures the service life and production efficiency of the reciprocating cotton grabber.

[0019] 3) The electric cylinder and push plate can effectively push the cotton away from the track, avoiding the cotton from affecting the reciprocating cotton grabber on the track;

[0020] 4) An insulator is installed between the fishtail clamp and the track, and an insulating elastic gasket is installed between the connecting bolt and the fishtail clamp to effectively prevent static electricity from being generated during the operation of the reciprocating cotton grabber and avoid safety hazards.

[0021] In summary, the modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber of the present invention realizes a modular and integrated design, which facilitates the adjustment of the height and level of the track and cotton conveying pipe, is beneficial to the early track construction and later production maintenance, and can avoid the occurrence of safety hazards. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of a modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an isometric schematic diagram of a modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the modular track device assembly of a reciprocating cotton grabber according to the present invention (excluding electric cylinder, push plate, and electric cylinder mounting plate);

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a standard section of the spacing arrangement of the track module connecting plate, track, and cotton conveying pipe in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection between standard and non-standard sections of the track module connecting plate, track, and cotton conveying pipe in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the existing track fixing device of the present invention.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Track module connecting plate; 2. First foot screw assembly; 3. Track mounting plate; 4. Bubble level; 5. Mounting bolt; 6. Fishtail clamp; 7. Connecting bolt; 8. Track; 9. Cotton conveying pipe mounting plate; 10. Electric cylinder; 11. Push plate; 12. Anchor bolt mounting hole; 13. Connecting lug; 14. Electric cylinder mounting plate; 15. Clamping block; 16. Second foot screw assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber includes a first foot screw assembly 2, a track 8, and a second foot screw assembly 16. The upper end of the first foot screw assembly 2 is connected to a track mounting plate 3, and the lower end of the first foot screw assembly 2 is connected to a track module connecting plate 1. Connecting ears 13 are welded to both sides of the bottom of the track 8, and the connecting ears 13 are connected to the track mounting plate 3 via mounting bolts 5. The middle position of the track module connecting plate 1 is connected to a cotton conveying pipe mounting plate 9 via the second foot screw assembly 16. The track module connecting plate 1 has multiple sections arranged regularly. Multiple tracks 8 on one side are arranged in a straight line on the track module connecting plate 1, and the length of each track 8 corresponds to the spacing of the track module connecting plates 1. This modular design allows for adjustment of the level and height of the track mounting plate and the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate by adjusting the first and second foot screw assemblies, ensuring that the track and the cotton conveying pipe are on the same horizontal plane. This guarantees the stability of the reciprocating cotton grabber's movement and helps increase output.

[0033] Specifically, both ends of the track module connecting plate 1 are provided with anchor bolt mounting holes 12. After the anchor bolts pass through the anchor bolt mounting holes 12, the track module connecting plate 1 is positioned and connected to the workshop floor. During construction, the construction personnel only need to drill holes in the ground according to the anchor bolt mounting holes, which avoids the need to mark the track reference line, pipeline reference line, center reference line and mark the position of each anchor bolt during installation. This simplifies the work steps of the construction personnel and improves the construction efficiency. Furthermore, the setting of the track module connecting plate can effectively improve the accuracy of the anchor bolt construction point.

[0034] Specifically, an electric cylinder mounting plate 14 is installed on two parallel track module connecting plates 1. The electric cylinder mounting plate 14 has mounting holes at both ends. The mounting holes are coaxial with the anchor bolt mounting holes 12 and have the same diameter. An electric cylinder 10 is installed in the middle of the upper surface of the electric cylinder mounting plate 14. A push plate 11 is installed at the working end of the electric cylinder 10. The push plate 11 is located near the cotton stack. The arrangement of the electric cylinder and the push plate can effectively prevent cotton from blocking the travel path of the reciprocating cotton grabber, and prevent the internal mechanism of the reciprocating cotton grabber from becoming tense or slipping due to cotton entanglement. At the same time, it can reduce the workload of equipment maintenance personnel.

[0035] Specifically, a bubble level 4 is installed on the track mounting plate 3. The bubble level can provide operators with intuitive track level indication during and after track laying, which facilitates track flatness construction and allows for timely adjustment of track flatness during production after track installation.

[0036] Specifically, the first foot screw assembly 2 includes three first foot screw units, which are arranged in an equilateral triangle; the first foot screw units are movably connected to the track mounting plate 3, and the first foot screw units are threadedly connected to the track module connecting plate 1, enabling horizontal adjustment.

[0037] Specifically, the second foot screw assembly 16 includes two second foot screw units, and the two second foot screw units are arranged on the same straight line; the second foot screw units are threaded to the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate 9, and the first foot screw units are threaded to the track module connecting plate 2.

[0038] Specifically, the waists of any two adjacent tracks 8 located on the same straight line are connected by fishtail clamps 6, and the fishtail clamps 6 are connected to the tracks 8 by connecting bolts 7.

[0039] Specifically, an insulator is provided between the fishtail clamp 6 and the track 8, and an insulating elastic gasket is provided between the connecting bolt 7 and the fishtail clamp 6. The insulator and the insulating elastic gasket can effectively prevent static electricity from being generated during the operation of the reciprocating cotton grabber, thus avoiding safety hazards such as fire.

[0040] Specifically, two elongated holes are provided on the center line of the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate 9. The design of the elongated holes can realize the adjustment of the installation position of the cotton conveying pipe.

[0041] A construction method for a modular track device of a reciprocating cotton grabber specifically includes the following steps:

[0042] Step 1: Determine the track length and installation position. Based on the on-site production needs of the reciprocating cotton grabber, determine the total length and position of the cotton grabber track, and mark the center points from both ends of the track to draw a center line.

[0043] Step 2: Determine the spacing of the track module connecting plates. Based on the center line in Step 1, determine the advance length between the track module connecting plates, that is, reasonably control the spacing between two adjacent track module connecting plates. Then, determine the installation position of the anchor bolts on the ground through the anchor bolt installation holes.

[0044] Step 3: Drilling. Drill holes on the workshop floor according to the specific locations of the anchor bolt installation holes determined in Step 2. After drilling, clean the holes.

[0045] Step 4: Install the anchor bolts and electric cylinder mounting plate. Place the electric cylinder mounting plate between the track module connecting plates, insert the anchor bolts into the anchor bolt mounting holes and the holes drilled in the ground, and reinforce them with cement or anchoring agent to achieve the fixed installation of the track module connecting plate and the electric cylinder mounting plate.

[0046] Step 5: Adjust the level of the track mounting plate and the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate by rotating the first and second foot screw sets and using a spirit level to determine the level of the track mounting plate and the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate.

[0047] Step 6: Install the rails. Weld connecting lugs to both sides of the bottom of the rails according to the spacing on the rail mounting plate, and install them on the rail mounting plate with mounting bolts.

[0048] Step 7: Install the cotton conveying pipe. Secure the pipe, fixed U-shaped plate, and carding tube to the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate with screws. Install the sheet metal parts of the carding pipe and lay the conveyor belt.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] like Figure 5-6 As shown, when the length of the track and cotton conveying pipe is 19000mm: L is set to 500mm, and three standard sections and one non-standard section need to be used for layout;

[0051] 1) The standard track is 5000mm in length, and the connecting lugs are in increments of 500mm and 1000mm; the total length is 19000mm, and the track increments are 5000mm, 10000mm, and 15000mm. There are no short tracks. The track combination is 3 standard length tracks of 5000mm each on 2 sides + 1 track of 4000mm each on 2 sides.

[0052] 2) The cotton conveying pipes are in 500mm increments, with a standard length of 2500mm per pipe. Five fixing plates are welded between the pipes. Each end is 250mm long, and a fixing plate is placed every 500mm in the middle. A screw hole is located every 500mm for connection. Standard specifications for cotton conveying pipes include 2500mm, 2000mm, 1000mm, and 500mm. They can be combined to form any 500mm increment size according to the required length. They can be freely combined as needed, or their dimensions can be customized to match the length of the track. A typical combination of cotton conveying pipes is 7 x 2500mm pipes + 1 x 1000mm pipe + 1 x 500mm pipe.

[0053] 3) Each standard track is 5000mm long, and there are two 2500mm pipes. Their connection points are all in increments of 500mm. The last section is a non-standard length, which is increased in 500mm increments according to the total length requirement. Therefore, the track module connecting plates are only fixed according to the track, and one is laid every 500mm or 1000mm. The cotton conveying pipe can then be installed and used in conjunction with the track. The 26 track module connecting plates are laid horizontally and fixed to the ground with anchor bolts. No other fixing screws are needed. The combination is simple, and once fixed, it is a one-time solution. The relevant dimensions are accurate, reliable, and do not deform.

[0054] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0055] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber, characterized in that: The system includes a first foot screw assembly (2), a track (8), and a second foot screw assembly (16). The upper end of the first foot screw assembly (2) is connected to a track mounting plate (3), and the lower end of the first foot screw assembly (2) is connected to a track module connecting plate (1). Connecting ears (13) are welded to both sides of the bottom of the track (8). The connecting ears (13) are connected to the track mounting plate (3) by mounting bolts (5). The middle position of the track module connecting plate (1) is connected to the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate (9) by the second foot screw assembly (16). The track module connecting plate (1) is provided with multiple pieces arranged in a regular manner. Multiple tracks (8) on one side are arranged in a straight line on the track module connecting plate (1), and the length of a single track (8) corresponds to the spacing of the track module connecting plate (1). Both ends of the track module connecting plate (1) are provided with anchor bolt mounting holes (12). After the anchor bolts pass through the anchor bolt mounting holes (12), the track module connecting plate (1) is positioned and connected to the workshop floor. Electric cylinder mounting plates (14) are installed on two parallel track module connecting plates (1). The electric cylinder mounting plates (14) have mounting holes at both ends. The mounting holes are coaxial with the anchor bolt mounting holes (12) and have the same diameter. An electric cylinder (10) is installed in the middle of the upper surface of the electric cylinder mounting plates (14). A push plate (11) is installed at the working end of the electric cylinder (10). The push plate (11) is located near the cotton stack. A bubble level (4) is installed on the track mounting plate (3); The first foot screw assembly (2) includes three first foot screw units, and the three first foot screw units are arranged in an equilateral triangle; the first foot screw units are movably connected to the track mounting plate (3), and the first foot screw units are threadedly connected to the track module connecting plate (1); The second foot screw assembly (16) includes two second foot screw units, and the two second foot screw units are arranged on the same straight line; the second foot screw units are threadedly connected to the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate (9) and the track module connecting plate (1); The waists of any two adjacent tracks (8) located on the same straight line are connected by a fishtail clamp (6), and the fishtail clamp (6) and the track (8) are connected by a connecting bolt (7); An insulator is provided between the fishtail clamp (6) and the track (8), and an insulating elastic gasket is provided between the connecting bolt (7) and the fishtail clamp (6).

2. The modular track device for a reciprocating cotton grabber according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two elongated holes are provided on the center line of the cotton conveying pipe mounting plate (9).

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