Material taking device and ship unloader

By coordinating the collection, pushing, and crushing mechanisms, the problem of existing material handling devices being unable to properly handle caking materials has been solved, thus achieving effective crushing and conveying of caking materials.

CN121376673APending Publication Date: 2026-01-23WUHAN K CRANE OCEAN ELEVATORING TECH
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Application Number
CN202511559638.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2025-08-22
Filing Date
2025-10-29
Publication Date
2026-01-23

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Technical Problem

Existing material handling devices are unable to handle caking materials properly, which limits their application.

Method used

A material handling device was designed, comprising a material collection mechanism, a material pushing mechanism, a driving mechanism, and a crushing mechanism. The driving mechanism drives the material pushing mechanism to rotate, which in turn drives the crushing mechanism to break up the clumped material and pushes the broken material to the feeding end of the material collection mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It achieves effective crushing and conveying of caking materials, ensuring that the material handling device can be used for normal material handling of caking materials.

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Abstract

The material taking device comprises a material collecting mechanism, a material pushing mechanism, a driving mechanism and a crushing mechanism, the material collecting mechanism is used for conveying materials, the material pushing mechanism is connected with the material collecting mechanism, and the material pushing mechanism is provided with at least one material collecting opening communicating with the feeding end of the material collecting mechanism; the driving mechanism is installed on the material collecting mechanism and connected with the material pushing mechanism, and the driving mechanism is used for driving the material pushing mechanism to rotate relative to the material collecting mechanism and can drive the material pushing mechanism to push materials to the feeding end of the material collecting mechanism; the crushing mechanism is installed on the pushing mechanism and can synchronously rotate along with the pushing mechanism so as to crush hardened materials. The problem that in the prior art, a material taking device cannot normally take hardened materials is solved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of ship unloaders, in particular to a material taking device and a ship unloader. BACKGROUND

[0002] The ship unloader is a mechanical device specially used for unloading bulk cargo from a ship to a wharf, and is widely used in ports and bulk cargo wharfs.

[0003] Generally, a screw elevator is arranged on the ship unloader, and the screw elevator is widely used in material conveying. The screw elevator can be divided into vertical ascending type and inclined ascending type according to the lifting direction. The vertical ascending type screw elevator generally comprises a support, a feeding port, a cylinder, a screw blade driven by a speed reducer, and a discharging port. When working, the screw blade rotates under the driving of the speed reducer to generate upward power to force the material to rotate and ascend to realize conveying.

[0004] As disclosed in the existing patent document with the patent number CN220350870U, a screw material taking device is disclosed, which comprises a vertical material collecting mechanism and a horizontal material collecting mechanism arranged at one end of the vertical material collecting mechanism. The horizontal material collecting mechanism is provided with an opening along the length direction perpendicular to the vertical material collecting mechanism. One end of the vertical material collecting mechanism is provided with a feeding port corresponding to the horizontal material collecting mechanism. When one end of the vertical material collecting mechanism and the horizontal material collecting mechanism extend to the material pile, the horizontal material collecting mechanism conveys the material to the feeding port at one end of the vertical material collecting mechanism, and the material is lifted by the vertical material collecting mechanism. According to the above technical solution, when the material is hardened, if the hardened material is not broken, the horizontal material collecting mechanism cannot push the material into the vertical material collecting mechanism, which makes the screw material taking device have certain limitations in use. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application aims to overcome the above technical deficiencies and provide a material taking device and a ship unloader to solve the problem that the material taking device in the prior art cannot normally take hardened material.

[0006] To achieve the above technical purpose, the present application adopts the following technical solutions: In a first aspect, the present application provides a material taking device, comprising: a material collecting mechanism for conveying material; a material pushing mechanism connected with the material collecting mechanism, the material pushing mechanism having at least one material collecting port in communication with the feeding end of the material collecting mechanism; a driving mechanism installed on the material collecting mechanism and connected with the material pushing mechanism, the driving mechanism being used to drive the material pushing mechanism to rotate relative to the material collecting mechanism and to drive the material pushing mechanism to push the material to the feeding end of the material collecting mechanism; and A crushing mechanism is mounted on the pushing mechanism and can rotate synchronously with the pushing mechanism to crush the agglomerated material.

[0007] In an embodiment, the pushing mechanism comprises a mounting member, a transmission member and at least one material blocking member. The mounting member is rotatably connected with the material collecting mechanism and is sleeved on the outside of one end of the material collecting mechanism. An annular space is formed between the mounting member and the material collecting mechanism. The transmission member is arranged in the annular space and is connected with the material collecting mechanism. The at least one material blocking member is arranged on the mounting member and is connected with the transmission member. A material collecting opening is formed on the mounting member at a position corresponding to the material blocking member.

[0008] In an embodiment, the mounting member has a gear ring. The driving mechanism comprises a driving motor and a gear. The driving motor is mounted on the material collecting mechanism. The gear is fixedly connected with the output end of the driving motor and is engaged with the gear ring.

[0009] In an embodiment, the transmission member comprises a first bevel gear. The first bevel gear is fixedly arranged on the material collecting mechanism. The material blocking member comprises a material blocking seat, an auger, a first chain wheel, a second chain wheel, a rotating shaft, a second bevel gear and a chain. The material blocking seat is fixedly connected with the mounting member. The material blocking seat has an opening which is in communication with the material collecting opening. The auger is rotatably arranged on the material blocking seat. One end of the auger extends to the material collecting opening. The other end of the auger is fixedly connected with the first chain wheel. The rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the mounting member. One end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with the second chain wheel. The other end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with the second bevel gear. The second bevel gear is engaged with the first bevel gear. The chain is connected between the first chain wheel and the second chain wheel.

[0010] In an embodiment, the crushing mechanism comprises at least one crushing rod. One end of the crushing rod is fixedly connected with the mounting member. A plurality of crushing teeth are arranged on the crushing rod.

[0011] In an embodiment, the other end of the crushing rod extends towards the rotation axis of the mounting member.

[0012] In an embodiment, the material collecting mechanism comprises a conveying cylinder, a shaft body, a speed reduction motor and a first helical blade. The conveying cylinder is rotatably connected with the mounting member. An annular space is formed between the conveying cylinder and the mounting member. The shaft body is coaxially and rotatably arranged in the conveying cylinder. One end of the shaft body is rotatably connected with the mounting member. The speed reduction motor is mounted on the conveying cylinder and is fixedly connected with the other end of the shaft body. The first helical blade is arranged in the conveying cylinder and is mounted on the shaft body.

[0013] In an embodiment, the collecting mechanism further comprises a second spiral blade mounted on the shaft body, and the spiral direction of the second spiral blade is opposite to that of the first spiral blade, and the close position of the second spiral blade to the first spiral blade corresponds to the discharging end of the conveying cylinder.

[0014] In an embodiment, a plurality of maintenance openings are arranged on the conveying cylinder in the axial direction, and a plurality of cover plates for closing or opening the maintenance openings are arranged on the conveying cylinder.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present application further provides a ship unloader comprising the material taking device as described in any one of the above.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the material taking device provided by the present application is connected with the collecting mechanism through the pushing mechanism, the pushing mechanism has at least one collecting opening in communication with the feeding end of the collecting mechanism, the driving mechanism is mounted on the collecting mechanism and connected with the pushing mechanism, the driving mechanism is used for driving the pushing mechanism to rotate relative to the collecting mechanism and driving the pushing mechanism to push the material to the feeding end of the collecting mechanism, and the crushing mechanism is mounted on the pushing mechanism and can rotate synchronously with the pushing mechanism to crush the caked material. When the material taking device extends into the material pile, the crushing mechanism can be inserted into the caked material. The driving mechanism drives the pushing mechanism to rotate relative to the collecting mechanism, so that the crushing mechanism is driven to rotate, and the caked material can be scattered by the crushing mechanism. The pushing mechanism can convey the scattered material to the feeding end of the collecting mechanism, so that the material taking device can be applied to taking the caked material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the material taking device provided by the present application; Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of the material blocking member provided by the present application; Figure 3 is a partial structural schematic view of the material taking device provided by the present application; Figure 4 is a partial structural schematic view of the collecting mechanism provided by the present application; Figure 5 is a structural schematic view of the material taking device and the ship unloader provided by the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application more clear, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, and are not used to limit the present application.

[0019] In order to solve the technical problem that the existing material taking device cannot normally take the material in the state of being agglomerated, the application provides a material taking device which can break and scatter the agglomerated material, so as to ensure that the material taking device can be applied to taking the agglomerated material.

[0020] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , Figures 1-5 The application discloses a material taking device which is an unloading machine and comprises a material collecting mechanism 1, a material pushing mechanism 2, a driving mechanism 3 and a breaking mechanism 4, wherein the material collecting mechanism 1 is used for conveying material; the material pushing mechanism 2 is connected with the material collecting mechanism 1 and has at least one material collecting opening which is in communication with a feeding end of the material collecting mechanism 1; the driving mechanism 3 is installed on the material collecting mechanism 1 and connected with the material pushing mechanism 2, and is used for driving the material pushing mechanism 2 to rotate relative to the material collecting mechanism 1 and driving the material pushing mechanism 2 to push the material to the feeding end of the material collecting mechanism 1; and the breaking mechanism 4 is installed on the material pushing mechanism 2 and can rotate synchronously with the material pushing mechanism 2 to break the agglomerated material.

[0021] In actual use, the material collecting mechanism 1 is fixedly connected with the unloading machine A, the material taking device is moved into the material pile by the unloading machine A, the breaking mechanism 4 can be inserted into the agglomerated material, the driving mechanism 3 drives the material pushing mechanism 2 to rotate, thereby driving the breaking mechanism 4 to rotate, the breaking mechanism 4 can break and scatter the agglomerated material, and the material pushing mechanism 2 can push the scattered material to the feeding end of the material collecting mechanism 1.

[0022] It should be noted that the material pushing mechanism 2 is not limited to a specific structure, as long as the material pushing mechanism 2 can convey the material to the feeding end of the material collecting mechanism 1, and the material pushing mechanism 2 is not limited in other aspects.

[0023] In an embodiment, the material pushing mechanism 2 comprises a mounting piece 21, a transmission piece 22 and at least one material blocking piece 23, the mounting piece 21 is rotatably connected with the material collecting mechanism 1 and is sleeved outside one end of the material collecting mechanism 1, an annular space is formed between the mounting piece 21 and the material collecting mechanism 1, the transmission piece 22 is arranged in the annular space and connected with the material collecting mechanism 1, the at least one material blocking piece 23 is arranged on the mounting piece 21 and connected with the transmission piece 22, and a material collecting opening is formed in the mounting piece 21 at a position corresponding to the material blocking piece 23.

[0024] ​It can be understood that the mounting piece 21 is a connecting cylinder, in the embodiment, three material blocking pieces 23 are arranged on the circumference of the connecting cylinder, and three material collecting openings are respectively arranged in the connecting cylinder and correspond to the three material blocking pieces 23 respectively; that is, when the pushing mechanism 2 rotates relative to the collecting mechanism 1, the three material blocking pieces 23 can simultaneously transport materials to the feeding end of the collecting mechanism 1.

[0025] Further, the driving mechanism 3 is connected with the mounting piece 21, and the driving mechanism 3 is used to drive the mounting piece 21 to rotate relative to the collecting mechanism 1, and the transmission piece 22 drives the material blocking piece 23 to work.

[0026] It should be noted that, in an embodiment, the mounting piece 21 has a gear ring 211, the driving mechanism 3 includes a driving motor 31 and a gear 32, the driving motor 31 is mounted on the collecting mechanism 1, the gear 32 is fixedly connected with the output end of the driving motor 31 and is engaged with the gear ring 211.

[0027] It can be understood that the gear 32 is driven to rotate by the driving motor 31, and the gear 32 and the gear ring 211 are engaged to realize the rotation of the mounting piece 21 relative to the collecting mechanism 1.

[0028] In an embodiment, the transmission piece 22 includes a first bevel gear, and the first bevel gear is fixedly arranged on the collecting mechanism 1; the material blocking piece 23 includes a material blocking seat 231, an auger 232, a first sprocket 233, a second sprocket 234, a rotating shaft 235, a second bevel gear 236 and a chain 237, the material blocking seat 231 is fixedly connected with the mounting piece 21, the material blocking seat 231 has an opening 231a which is communicated with the material collecting opening, the auger 232 is rotatably arranged on the material blocking seat 231, one end of the auger 232 extends to the material collecting opening, the other end of the auger 232 is fixedly connected with the first sprocket 233, the rotating shaft 235 is rotatably arranged on the mounting piece 21, one end of the rotating shaft 235 is fixedly connected with the second sprocket 234, the other end of the rotating shaft 235 is fixedly connected with the second bevel gear 236, the second bevel gear 236 is engaged with the first bevel gear 32, and the chain 237 is connected between the first sprocket 233 and the second sprocket 234.

[0029] It can be understood that when the mounting piece 21 rotates relative to the collecting mechanism 1, the second bevel gear 236 can rotate around the first bevel gear 32, so as to drive the rotating shaft 235 and the second sprocket 234 to rotate synchronously, and then drive the auger 232 to rotate through the chain 237.

[0030] Specifically, when the material pile of the material blocking seat 231 is contacted, the mounting member 21 is driven to rotate relative to the material collecting mechanism 1 by the driving mechanism, and the material can enter into the material blocking seat 231 through the opening 231a, and the auger 232 can push the material in the material blocking seat 231 to the feeding end of the material collecting mechanism 1.

[0031] It should be noted that, in an embodiment, the crushing mechanism 4 comprises at least one crushing rod 41, one end of the crushing rod 41 is fixedly connected with the mounting member 21, and a plurality of crushing teeth 411 are arranged on the crushing rod 41.

[0032] In the specific embodiment, the crushing mechanism 4 comprises three crushing rods 41, one end of each of the three crushing rods 41 is fixedly connected with the mounting member 21, the other end of each of the crushing rods 41 extends towards the rotation axis direction of the mounting member 21, and the other ends of the three crushing rods 41 are connected.

[0033] It should be noted that, in an embodiment, the material collecting mechanism 1 comprises a conveying cylinder 11, a shaft body 12, a speed reducer motor 13 and a first spiral blade 14, the conveying cylinder 11 is rotationally connected with the mounting member 21, an annular space is formed between the conveying cylinder 11 and the mounting member 21, the shaft body 12 is coaxially and rotationally installed in the conveying cylinder 11, one end of the shaft body 12 is rotationally connected with the mounting member 21, the speed reducer motor 13 is installed on the conveying cylinder 11 and fixedly connected with the other end of the shaft body 12, and the first spiral blade 14 is arranged in the conveying cylinder 11 and installed on the shaft body 12.

[0034] It can be understood that the bottom of the conveying cylinder 11 has the feeding end, when the material enters into the conveying cylinder 11, the shaft body 12 is driven to rotate by the speed reducer motor 13, so as to drive the first spiral blade 14 to rotate, and the first spiral blade 14 can convey the material.

[0035] On the basis of the above scheme, the material collecting mechanism 1 further comprises a second spiral blade 15, the second spiral blade 15 is installed on the shaft body 12, the spiral direction of the second spiral blade 15 is opposite to that of the first spiral blade 14, and the position close to the first spiral blade 14 of the second spiral blade 15 corresponds to the discharging end of the conveying cylinder 11.

[0036] It can be understood that, by arranging the second spiral blade 15 in the opposite spiral direction of the first spiral blade 14, when the material is conveyed to the discharging end of the conveying cylinder 11, the material can be extruded from the discharging end.

[0037] It should be noted that, on the basis of the above scheme, the conveying cylinder 11 is provided with a plurality of maintenance openings in the axial direction, and the conveying cylinder 11 is also provided with a plurality of cover plates 111 for closing or opening the maintenance openings.

[0038] In addition, on the basis of the above scheme, the pushing mechanism 2 further comprises a protective cover 24, the protective cover 24 is fixedly connected with the material blocking seat 231 and the mounting member 21, and the first chain wheel 233, the second chain wheel 234 and the chain 237 are located in the protective cover 24.

[0039] It should be noted that, in one embodiment, the ship unloader A is not limited to a specific structure, specifically, the ship unloader can be a bulk cargo continuous ship unloader disclosed in the document with the patent number CN116462011B, and the material taking device can be installed on the ship unloader for material taking.

[0040] The specific embodiments of the application described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the application. Any various other corresponding changes and modifications made in accordance with the technical concept of the application shall be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the application.

Claims

1. A material handling device, characterized in that, include: A material collection mechanism, used for conveying materials; A pushing mechanism connected to the collecting mechanism, the pushing mechanism having at least one receiving port communicating with the feeding end of the collecting mechanism; A drive mechanism, which is mounted on the collecting mechanism and connected to the pushing mechanism, is used to drive the pushing mechanism to rotate relative to the collecting mechanism and can drive the pushing mechanism to push the material to the feeding end of the collecting mechanism. as well as, The crushing mechanism is installed on the pushing mechanism and can rotate synchronously with the pushing mechanism to crush the caking material.

2. The material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes an installation component, a transmission component, and at least one material stop component. The installation component is rotatably connected to the collecting mechanism and is sleeved on the outside of one end of the collecting mechanism. An annular space is formed between the installation component and the collecting mechanism. The transmission component is located in the annular space and connected to the collecting mechanism. At least one material stop component is located on the installation component and connected to the transmission component. A receiving port is provided on the installation component corresponding to the position of the material stop component.

3. The material handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting component has a toothed ring; The driving mechanism includes a drive motor and a gear. The drive motor is mounted on the material collection mechanism, and the gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor and meshes with the gear ring.

4. The material handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission component includes a first bevel gear, which is fixedly mounted on the material collection mechanism; The material stop includes a material stop seat, an auger, a first sprocket, a second sprocket, a rotating shaft, a second bevel gear, and a chain. The material stop seat is fixedly connected to the mounting component and has an opening communicating with the receiving port. The auger is rotatably mounted on the material stop seat, with one end extending to the receiving port and the other end fixedly connected to the first sprocket. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the mounting component, with one end fixedly connected to the second sprocket and the other end fixedly connected to the second bevel gear, which meshes with the first bevel gear. The chain connects the first sprocket and the second sprocket.

5. A material handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The crushing mechanism includes at least one crushing rod, one end of which is fixedly connected to the mounting component, and the crushing rod is provided with a plurality of crushing teeth.

6. The material handling device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The other end of the breaking rod extends toward the rotation axis of the mounting component.

7. A material handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material collection mechanism includes a conveying cylinder, a shaft, a reduction motor, and a first spiral blade. The conveying cylinder is rotatably connected to the mounting component, and the conveying cylinder and the mounting component enclose an annular space. The shaft is coaxially and rotatably mounted inside the conveying cylinder, and one end of the shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting component. The reduction motor is mounted on the conveying cylinder and fixedly connected to the other end of the shaft. The first spiral blade is disposed inside the conveying cylinder and mounted on the shaft.

8. A material handling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The material collection mechanism further includes a second helical blade, which is mounted on the shaft and has the same helical direction as the first helical blade. The position of the second helical blade close to the first helical blade corresponds to the discharge end of the conveying cylinder.

9. A material handling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conveying cylinder has multiple inspection ports spaced apart along its axial direction, and the conveying cylinder is also provided with multiple cover plates for closing or opening the inspection ports.

10. A ship unloader, characterized in that, Includes the material handling device according to any one of claims 1-9.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • A continuous bulk cargo unloader

    CN116462011B

  • Spiral material taking device

    CN220350870U