A sprocket-type sorting apparatus track cleaning structure

By installing chain guides and spraying, washing, and drying devices on the sprocket-type sorting equipment, the problem of low cleaning efficiency after the track rollers get dirty is solved, realizing automated and efficient track cleaning and improving the working efficiency and reliability of the equipment.

CN117564000BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24ANHUI JIEXUN OPTOELECTRONICS TECH
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-12-19
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

Existing sprocket-type sorting equipment lacks efficient cleaning equipment after the track rollers get dirty, resulting in low sorting efficiency and time-consuming and labor-intensive cleaning.

Method used

Chain guide rails are installed between the outward and return strokes of the track chain, and spraying, cleaning, and drying devices are installed on the track chain to achieve automated spraying, wetting, cleaning, and drying of the roller components on the track chain.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and cleaning efficiency of the track chain, achieves a highly automated and time-saving cleaning effect, and enhances the working efficiency of the sorting equipment.

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Abstract

The application discloses a sprocket type sorting equipment track cleaning structure, which comprises a rack, a driving wheel and a driven wheel, the driving wheel and the driven wheel are provided with a looped track chain, there is a chain guide rail, a plurality of groups of parallel roller assemblies are arranged on the track chain, and the track chain can slide on the chain guide rail; a spraying device and a drying device are arranged on the upper rack above the track chain returning downwards, cleaning devices are symmetrically arranged on the upper and lower racks between the spraying device and the drying device, and the spraying device, the cleaning devices and the drying device can sequentially perform spraying, cleaning and drying operations on the roller assemblies on the track chain. The sprocket type sorting equipment track cleaning structure has the advantages of compact structure, good transmission stability, the ability of sequentially performing spraying, cleaning and drying operations on the roller assemblies on the track chain, high automation degree and cleaning efficiency, good cleaning effect, time and labor saving, convenience and reliability.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of sorting mechanical devices, in particular to a chain wheel type sorting equipment track cleaning structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] The chain wheel type sorting equipment is a chain wheel type transmission device that disperses and arranges materials and identifies them through an industrial camera, and then sorts them. After the sorting equipment works for a period of time, the sugar or dust carried by the materials will dirty the track rollers in contact with the materials, thereby affecting the sorting effect.

[0003] At present, there is a lack of corresponding professional cleaning equipment on the market. After the track rollers are dirty, manual cleaning is generally performed after the machine is stopped, which not only affects the working efficiency of the sorting equipment, but also is time-consuming and laborious. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a chain wheel type sorting equipment track cleaning structure and installation method to solve the above defects.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following technical scheme:

[0006] A chain wheel type sorting equipment track cleaning structure, comprising a rack and a driving wheel and a driven wheel installed on the left and right ends of the rack, a track chain in a looped circuit is installed on the driving wheel and the driven wheel, chain guides are arranged on the rack above the upward stroke and the downward return stroke of the track chain, a plurality of groups of roller assemblies parallel to each other are installed on the track chain, and the track chain can slide on the chain guides; a spraying device and a drying device are arranged in sequence from front to back on the rack above the downward return stroke of the track chain, cleaning devices are symmetrically arranged on the rack above and below the track chain between the spraying device and the drying device, and the spraying device, the cleaning device and the drying device can sequentially perform spraying, cleaning and drying operations on the roller assemblies on the track chain.

[0007] Preferably, the spraying device comprises an air spray, a water tank and a hose connecting the air spray and the water tank, the air spray is installed above the roller assemblies of the downward return stroke of the track chain, and the water tank is installed in the rack.

[0008] Preferably, the drying device comprises a sponge support, a water-absorbing sponge block, a first air cylinder and a first telescopic rod, the sponge support is hinged to a first ear plate installed on the rack at the front upper end, the lower end of the first telescopic rod is hinged to the rear upper end of the sponge support, the upper end of the first telescopic rod is installed in the first air cylinder, the upper end of the first air cylinder is hinged to a second ear plate installed on the rack, and the water-absorbing sponge block is installed on the lower end surface of the sponge support above the roller assemblies.

[0009] Preferably, the two cleaning devices each comprise a cleaning support, a cleaning brush, a second telescopic rod, a limiting rod and a second cylinder, the cleaning brush is installed on the cleaning support close to the side end face of the roller assembly, and the second telescopic rod and the limiting rod are installed on the other side end face of the cleaning support; an installation support is installed on the rack, the installation support is provided with a limiting hole, one end of the limiting rod is fixed on the cleaning support, and the other end penetrates through the limiting hole of the installation support; one end of the second telescopic rod is fixed on the cleaning support, and the other end is installed in the second cylinder, and the second cylinder is installed on the rack.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting rod is provided with at least two, the second telescopic rod and the two limiting rods are fixed on the end face of the cleaning support in the shape of an isosceles triangle, and the second telescopic rod is located at the top of the isosceles triangle.

[0011] Preferably, the roller assembly comprises a roller shaft, rollers and pinions, the rollers and the pinions in each roller assembly are provided with two, the two rollers are sleeved on the two ends of the roller shaft through a bearing, the two pinions are respectively sleeved on the roller shafts inside the two rollers, and the pinions are fixed with the adjacent rollers; the pneumatic sprayer and the water-absorbing sponge block are arranged directly above the rollers, and the cleaning brush in each cleaning device is provided with two and arranged directly above or below the two rollers of the roller assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the chain guide rail comprises a guide rail base and sliding guide rails, the guide rail base is installed on the rack, the sliding guide rails are provided with two parallel to each other and installed on the guide rail base, and the caterpillar chains are provided with two and arranged on the two sliding guide rails.

[0013] Preferably, the guide rail base of the chain guide rail corresponding to the caterpillar chain in the upper going stroke is provided with a rack base on both sides, the rack base is provided with a rack, and the two pinions of the roller assembly on the caterpillar chain in the upper going stroke are respectively engaged with the two racks.

[0014] Preferably, the roller assembly further comprises a fastener, the roller shaft of the roller assembly penetrates through the two caterpillar chains vertically, the two caterpillar chains are arranged between the two pinions, and the two sides of the caterpillar chain are fixed with the roller shaft through the fastener.

[0015] Preferably, the driving wheel rotates through the control of the motor, and the caterpillar chain is a close roller chain.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present application are that:

[0017] This invention discloses a track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device. By adding a chain guide rail between the outgoing and returning strokes, and allowing the track chain to slide on the chain guide rail, the stability of the track chain can be effectively guaranteed. A spraying device, a cleaning device, and a drying device are sequentially arranged on the frame near the track chain on the lower returning stroke, enabling sequential spraying, cleaning, and drying of the roller components on the track chain. This sprocket-type sorting device track cleaning structure is compact, has good transmission stability, and can sequentially spray, clean, and dry the roller components on the track chain. It features a high degree of automation and cleaning efficiency, good cleaning effect, saves time and labor, and is convenient and reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 : A schematic diagram of the roller assembly of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 : A schematic diagram of the chain, chain guide rail and roller assembly of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 : A top view of the chain and roller assembly of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 : A schematic diagram of the drying device of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 : A schematic diagram of the cleaning device of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Combined with appendix Figures 1-6 The specific embodiments of the present invention are described below:

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a sprocket-type sorting equipment track cleaning structure includes a frame 1 and drive wheels 2 and driven wheels installed at the left and right ends of the frame 1. A track chain 3 forming a loop is installed on the drive wheels 2 and driven wheels. Several pulleys and adjustable telescopic supports are provided at the bottom of the frame 1. The pulleys allow the entire device to be pushed and pulled, facilitating its movement. The adjustable telescopic supports allow for adjustment of their respective telescopic heights; during use, the pulleys can be suspended by adjusting the adjustable telescopic supports, maintaining the stability of the entire device.

[0026] Both the drive wheel 2 and the driven wheel are sprockets. The drive wheel 2 is rotated by a motor. The track chain 3 is a tight roller chain. The drive wheel 2 is rotated by a motor, which in turn drives the track chain 3 to rotate in a loop.

[0027] like Figures 1-4 As shown, both the upper outgoing and lower return sides of the track chain 3 are equipped with chain guide rails 4. The chain guide rail 4 includes a guide rail base 41 and a sliding guide rail 42. The guide rail base 41 is mounted on the frame 1. The sliding guide rail 42 has two parallel rails and is mounted on the guide rail base 41. The track chain 3 has two rails and is placed on the two sliding guide rails 72 respectively.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, several sets of parallel roller assemblies 5 are installed on the track chain 3, allowing the track chain 3 to slide on the chain guide 4. Figure 1 In the image, only a portion of the roller assembly 5 on the track chain 3 is shown. For example... Figures 2-4 As shown, the roller assembly 5 includes a roller shaft 51, rollers 52, pinions 53, and fasteners 54. Each roller assembly 5 has two rollers 52 and two pinions 53. The two rollers 52 are fitted onto the two ends of the roller shaft 51 via bearings, and the two pinions 53 are respectively fitted onto the roller shaft 51 inside the two rollers 52, and the pinions 53 are fixed to the adjacent rollers 52. The roller shaft 51 of the roller assembly 5 passes vertically through the two track chains 3, and the two track chains 3 are positioned between the two pinions 53. Both sides of the track chains 3 are fixed to the roller shaft 51 by fasteners 54.

[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, the guide rail base 41 of the chain guide rail 4 corresponding to the upper outgoing track chain 3 is provided with rack bases 43 on both sides, and racks 44 are provided on the rack bases 43. The two pinions 53 of the roller assembly 5 on the upper outgoing track chain 3 mesh with the two racks 44 respectively. During the process of the motor controlling the drive wheel 2 to rotate and drive the track chain 3 to rotate in a circular loop, since the two pinions 53 in the roller assembly 5 mesh with the two racks 44 on the chain guide rail 4, the racks 44 will drive the pinions 53 to rotate during the movement of the roller assembly 5, thereby driving the rollers 52 fixed to the pinions 53 to rotate, so as to disperse the material distributed among the rollers 52 and achieve the purpose of conveying.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, a spraying device 6 and a drying device 8 are arranged sequentially from front to back on the upper frame 1 of the track chain 3 on the lower return path. A cleaning device 7 is symmetrically arranged on the frame 1 above and below the track chain 3 between the spraying device 6 and the drying device 8. The spraying device 6, the cleaning device 7 and the drying device 8 can sequentially spray, wet, clean and dry the roller assembly 5 located on the track chain 3.

[0031] The spraying device 6 includes a pneumatic sprayer, a water tank, and a hose connecting the pneumatic sprayer and the water tank. The pneumatic sprayer is installed directly above or to the side above the rollers 52 of the roller assembly 5 of the lower return track chain 3, and the water tank is installed inside the frame 1. The pneumatic sprayer can spray and wet the rollers 52 to facilitate subsequent cleaning operations.

[0032] like Figure 6 As shown, both cleaning devices 7 include a cleaning bracket 71, a cleaning brush 72, a second telescopic rod 73, a limiting rod 74, and a second cylinder 75. Each cleaning device 7 has two cleaning brushes 72, positioned directly above or below the two rollers 52 of the roller assembly 5. The cleaning brushes 72 are mounted on the cleaning bracket 71 near one end face of the roller assembly 5, while the second telescopic rod 73 and the limiting rod 74 are mounted on the other end face of the cleaning bracket 71. A mounting bracket 76 is mounted on the frame 1, with a limiting hole. One end of the limiting rod 74 is fixed to the cleaning bracket 71, and the other end passes through the limiting hole in the mounting bracket 76. One end of the second telescopic rod 73 is fixed to the cleaning bracket 71, and the other end is mounted inside the second cylinder 75, which is mounted on the frame 1. At least two limit rods 74 are provided. The second telescopic rod 73 and the two limit rods 74 are fixed to the end face of the cleaning bracket 71 in an isosceles triangle shape, and the second telescopic rod 73 is located at the vertex of the isosceles triangle.

[0033] In the cleaning device 7, the activation of the second cylinder 75 controls the extension and retraction of the second telescopic rod 73. With the limit rod 74 in position, this effectively ensures the overall lifting and lowering of the cleaning bracket 71 and the cleaning brush 72. When cleaning the roller 52 is not required, the cleaning brushes 72 in the two cleaning devices 7 can be disengaged from the roller 52. During cleaning of the roller 52, the difference in the extension and retraction of the second telescopic rods 73 of the two cleaning devices 7 above and below the roller 52 allows for control of the contact force between the two cleaning brushes 72 and the roller 52. This control enables the roller 52 to rotate forward, backward, or remain stationary during cleaning, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the cleaning brushes 72.

[0034] The drying device 8 includes a sponge support 81, an absorbent sponge block 82, a first cylinder 83, and a first telescopic rod 84. The upper front end of the sponge support 81 is hinged to a first ear plate 85 mounted on the frame 1. The lower end of the first telescopic rod 84 is hinged to the upper rear end of the sponge support 81. The upper end of the first telescopic rod 84 is installed inside the first cylinder 83. The upper end of the first cylinder 83 is hinged to a second ear plate 86 mounted on the frame 1. The absorbent sponge block 82 is installed on the lower end face of the sponge support 81 above the roller assembly 5. The absorbent sponge block 82 is positioned directly above the roller 52. Activation of the first cylinder 83 controls the extension and retraction of the first telescopic rod 84, and causes the sponge support 81 and the absorbent sponge block 82 to rotate, thereby controlling the contact and wiping of the absorbent sponge block 82 with the roller 52 or its detachment.

[0035] This invention discloses a track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device. By adding a chain guide rail between the outgoing and returning strokes and allowing the track chain to slide on the chain guide rail, the stability of the track chain can be effectively guaranteed. By sequentially arranging a spraying device 6, a cleaning device 7, and a drying device 8 on the frame 1 near the track chain 3 on the lower returning stroke, the roller assembly 5 located on the track chain 3 can be sprayed, wetted, cleaned, and dried in sequence.

[0036] This invention discloses a track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device. The structure is compact, the transmission stability is good, and it can sequentially spray, wet, clean, and dry the roller assembly 5 on the track chain 3. It has a high degree of automation and cleaning efficiency, good cleaning effect, saves time and labor, and is convenient and reliable.

[0037] The invention has been described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvement made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other situations without modification, is within the protection scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device, comprising a frame (1) and drive wheels (2) and driven wheels installed at the left and right ends of the frame (1), characterized in that, The drive wheel (2) and the driven wheel are equipped with a track chain (3) forming a loop. The upper outgoing and lower return frames (1) of the track chain (3) are equipped with chain guide rails (4). Several sets of parallel roller assemblies (5) are installed on the track chain (3). The track chain (3) can slide on the chain guide rails (4). The upper frame (1) of the track chain (3) in the lower return position is equipped with a spraying device (6) and a drying device (8) arranged from front to back. The upper and lower frames (1) of the track chain (3) between the spraying device (6) and the drying device (8) are symmetrically equipped with cleaning devices (7). The spraying device (6), the cleaning device (7) and the drying device (8) can spray, wet, clean and dry the roller assemblies (5) on the track chain (3) in sequence. The spraying device (6) includes a pneumatic sprayer, a water tank and a hose connecting the pneumatic sprayer and the water tank. The pneumatic sprayer is installed above the roller assembly (5) of the track chain (3) on the lower return path, and the water tank is installed inside the frame (1). The drying device (8) includes a sponge bracket (81), a water-absorbing sponge block (82), a first cylinder (83), and a first telescopic rod (84). The front end of the sponge bracket (81) is hinged to a first ear plate (85) installed on the frame (1). The lower end of the first telescopic rod (84) is hinged to the rear end of the sponge bracket (81). The upper end of the first telescopic rod (84) is installed inside the first cylinder (83). The upper end of the first cylinder (83) is hinged to a second ear plate (86) installed on the frame (1). The water-absorbing sponge block (82) is installed on the lower end face of the sponge bracket (81) above the roller assembly (5). Both cleaning devices (7) include a cleaning bracket (71), a cleaning brush (72), a second telescopic rod (73), a limiting rod (74), and a second cylinder (75). The cleaning brush (72) is installed on the end face of the cleaning bracket (71) near the roller assembly (5), and the second telescopic rod (73) and the limiting rod (74) are installed on the other end face of the cleaning bracket (71). A mounting bracket (76) is installed on the frame (1). The mounting bracket (76) is provided with a limiting hole. One end of the limiting rod (74) is fixed on the cleaning bracket (71), and the other end passes through the limiting hole of the mounting bracket (76). One end of the second telescopic rod (73) is fixed on the cleaning bracket (71), and the other end is installed in the second cylinder (75). The second cylinder (75) is installed on the frame (1).

2. The track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two limiting rods (74) are provided. The second telescopic rod (73) and the two limiting rods (74) are fixed to the end face of the cleaning bracket (71) in an isosceles triangle shape, and the second telescopic rod (73) is located at the vertex of the isosceles triangle.

3. The track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roller assembly (5) includes a roller shaft (51), rollers (52) and pinions (53). Each roller assembly (5) has two rollers (52) and two pinions (53). The two rollers (52) are fitted to both ends of the roller shaft (51) through bearings. The two pinions (53) are fitted onto the roller shaft (51) inside the two rollers (52) respectively, and the pinions (53) are fixed to the adjacent rollers (52). The pneumatic sprayer and the water-absorbing sponge block (82) are set directly above the rollers (52). Each cleaning device (7) has two cleaning brushes (72) and they are set directly above or below the two rollers (52) of the roller assembly (5).

4. The track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The chain guide (4) includes a guide base (41) and a sliding guide (42). The guide base (41) is mounted on the frame (1). The sliding guide (42) has two parallel rails and is mounted on the guide base (41). The track chain (3) has two rails and is placed on the two sliding guides (42) respectively.

5. The track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, On both sides of the guide rail base (41) of the chain guide rail (4) corresponding to the track chain (3) in the upper outgoing direction, there are rack bases (43), and racks (44) are provided on the rack bases (43). The two pinions (53) of the roller assembly (5) on the track chain (3) in the upper outgoing direction are respectively engaged with the two racks (44).

6. The track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The roller assembly (5) also includes fasteners (54). The roller shaft (51) of the roller assembly (5) passes vertically through the two track chains (3), and the two track chains (3) are placed between two pinions (53). Both sides of the track chains (3) are fixed to the roller shaft (51) by fasteners (54).

7. The track cleaning structure for a sprocket-type sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive wheel (2) is controlled to rotate by a motor, and the track chain (3) is a tight roller chain.

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