Automatic lubricating system for picking head of full-automatic cotton machine

The automatic lubrication system for cotton machine picking heads addresses timely replenishment and load-based oil discharge adjustments, enhancing lubrication efficiency and reducing waste.

CN222164400UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13HANGZHOU HAOYE MASCH MFG CO LTD
View PDF 1 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420764059.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-15
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automatic lubrication systems for cotton machine picking heads struggle with timely replenishment of lubricating oil and fail to adjust oil discharge amounts based on varying working loads of individual picking heads.

Method used

An automatic lubrication system featuring a liquid level sensor, warning light, adjustment mechanism, and progressive distributors to monitor oil levels and adjust oil discharge rates individually, ensuring timely replenishment and optimized lubrication based on picking head requirements.

Benefits of technology

Ensures timely lubrication reminders and adjusts oil discharge according to varying loads, preventing equipment wear and optimizing oil usage.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN222164400U_ABST
    Figure CN222164400U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model discloses a full-automatic cotton machine picking head automatic lubricating system which comprises an oil storage tank, a separation cavity and an air pump, the air pump is arranged in the separation cavity, the output end of the air pump is connected with an air pipe, and the end, away from the air pump, of the air pipe penetrates through the separation cavity and extends into the oil storage tank. The air inlet end of the air pump penetrates through the oil storage tank and is provided with a dust cover, one side of the top of the oil storage tank is spirally connected with a tank cover, a liquid level sensor is arranged at the center of the inner wall of the top of the oil storage tank, a warning lamp is arranged on one side of the tank cover, and an adjusting mechanism is arranged in the middle of an adjusting pipe. The adjusting mechanism comprises a fixing shell, an adjusting bolt, a pressing plate and an adjusting knob. The liquid level sensor is used for detecting lubricating oil in the oil storage tank, the warning lamp flickers to warn a worker to timely supplement oil when the remaining amount is insufficient, and the adjusting mechanism is used for controlling the amount of the lubricating oil discharged by each picking head connector, so that waste is avoided.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of picking head lubrication, in particular to an automatic lubrication system for a picking head of a full-automatic cotton machine. Background Art

[0002] A cotton picker is a large-scale precision agricultural machine for harvesting cotton. It has the characteristics of a short harvesting period and strong timeliness. The transmission parts of its core working part, the picking head, are tightly matched and accurate, and the transmission speed is fast. In order to ensure the stability of the equipment operation, it is necessary to regularly replenish grease to the key parts of the picking head. Now, an automatic lubrication system for a picking head with application number CN202210823431.2 has been retrieved. By using the automatic lubrication system for a picking head provided by the invention, the grease replenishment operation effect of the picking head can be effectively improved.

[0003] Similar to the above-mentioned automatic lubrication system for the picking heads: although the grease replenishment operation effect of the picking heads is effectively improved through the delivery pump and the control device, firstly, it is not easy to find and replenish the lubricating oil in the device in time after it is used up, which may make it difficult for the cotton machine picking heads to be lubricated in time; secondly, the picking heads in different positions have different working picking amounts, which makes the consumption of lubricating oil different, and it is impossible to adjust the amount of lubricating oil discharged from each picking head separately.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this, the existing structure and defects are studied and improved, and an automatic lubrication system for the picking head of a fully automatic cotton machine is proposed to achieve a more practical purpose. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic lubrication system for the picking heads of a fully automatic cotton machine, so as to solve the problem that the above-mentioned automatic lubrication system for the picking heads proposed in the above-mentioned background technology is firstly difficult to find and replenish the lubricating oil in time after the lubricating oil in the device is used up, which may make the cotton machine picking heads unable to be lubricated in time; secondly, the picking heads in different positions have different working picking amounts, which makes the consumption of lubricating oil different, and it is impossible to adjust the amount of lubricating oil discharged from each picking head separately.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an automatic lubrication system for a fully automatic cotton machine picking head, comprising an oil storage tank, a compartment and an air pump, wherein a compartment is provided on one side of the top inner wall of the oil storage tank, the air pump is arranged inside the compartment, an output end of the air pump is connected to an air pipe, an end of the air pipe away from the air pump passes through the compartment and extends to the interior of the oil storage tank, and an air inlet end of the air pump passes through the oil storage tank and is provided with a dust cover.

[0007] Furthermore, a box cover is spirally connected to one side of the top of the oil storage tank, a liquid level sensor is arranged at the center of the top inner wall of the oil storage tank, a warning light is arranged on one side of the box cover, a controller is arranged on one side of the warning light, and the controller is connected to the warning light and the liquid level sensor through wires.

[0008] Furthermore, one side of the bottom end of the oil storage tank is connected to an oil pipe, a solenoid valve is provided in the middle of the oil pipe, the end of the oil pipe away from the oil storage tank is connected to a diverter, both sides of the diverter are connected to diverter pipes, the ends of the two groups of diverter pipes away from the diverter are connected to progressive distributors, and the bottom output ends of the progressive distributors are arranged and connected with regulating pipes.

[0009] Furthermore, an adjustment mechanism is provided in the middle of the adjustment tube, and the adjustment mechanism includes a fixed shell, an adjustment bolt, a clamping plate and an adjustment knob. An adjustment bolt is provided in the middle of the fixed shell, the bottom end of the adjustment bolt is connected to the clamping plate, an adjustment knob is provided on the side of the adjustment bolt away from the clamping plate, and a rubber pad is provided at the bottom end of the clamping plate.

[0010] Furthermore, a rubber pad is provided at the bottom end of the pressing plate, and a picking head joint is connected to the end of the regulating tube away from the progressive distributor.

[0011] Furthermore, a filter plate is provided at the connection between the oil storage tank and the oil pipeline, a timer is provided on one side of the oil storage tank, and the timer is connected to the controller through an electric wire.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: an automatic lubrication system for the picking head of a fully automatic cotton machine, which uses a liquid level sensor to detect the lubricating oil in the oil storage tank and a flashing warning light to remind the staff to replenish the oil in time when the remaining amount is insufficient, and uses an adjustment mechanism to control the amount of lubricating oil discharged from each picking head joint, thereby avoiding waste. The specific contents are as follows:

[0013] A liquid level sensor is arranged at the center of the top inner wall of the oil storage tank. The model of the liquid level sensor is SEN. The liquid level sensor uses the ultrasonic reflection principle to detect the remaining amount of lubricating oil in the oil storage tank. A warning light is arranged on one side of the tank cover. The warning light can remind the staff to replenish the lubricating oil in time when the lubricating oil in the oil storage tank is insufficient. A controller is arranged on one side of the warning light. The controller is connected to the warning light and the liquid level sensor through wires. When the liquid level sensor detects that there is not much lubricating oil left in the oil storage tank, the signal is transmitted to the controller through the wires. The controller controls the warning light to flash to remind the staff to replenish the oil in time, thereby avoiding the lubricating oil in the tank. The oil is used up and cannot be replenished in time, which causes the cotton machine picking head to wear. An adjusting mechanism is provided in the middle of the adjusting tube, and the adjusting mechanism can control the amount of lubricating oil discharged from each picking head joint respectively. The adjusting mechanism includes a fixed shell, an adjusting bolt, a clamping plate and an adjusting knob. An adjusting bolt is provided in the middle of the fixed shell, and the bottom end of the adjusting bolt is connected to the clamping plate. An adjusting knob is provided on the side of the adjusting bolt away from the clamping plate. By twisting the adjusting knob, the adjusting bolt can be rotated to adjust the height of the clamping plate, thereby compressing or loosening the adjusting tube to adjust the flow rate of the lubricating oil discharge, which is convenient for replenishing and adjusting the lubricating oil according to the different lubricating oil consumption levels of different picking heads. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an automatic lubrication system for a fully automatic cotton machine picking head according to the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment mechanism of the automatic lubrication system of the picking head of a fully automatic cotton machine of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the air pump structure of the automatic lubrication system of the picking head of a fully automatic cotton machine of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the structure of an adjusting pipe of an automatic lubrication system of a fully automatic cotton picking machine.

[0018] In the figure: 1. oil storage tank; 2. compartment; 3. air pump; 4. air pipe; 5. dust cover; 6. box cover; 7. liquid level sensor; 8. warning light; 9. oil pipeline; 10. solenoid valve; 11. diverter; 12. diverter pipe; 13. progressive distributor; 14. regulating pipe; 15. regulating mechanism; 16. fixing shell; 17. adjusting bolt; 18. pressing plate; 19 and adjusting knob; 20. rubber pad; 21. picking head joint; 22. filter plate; 23. timer; 24. controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0020] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 The utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic lubrication system for a fully automatic cotton machine picking head, comprising an oil storage tank 1, a compartment 2 and an air pump 3. A compartment 2 is provided on one side of the top inner wall of the oil storage tank 1, and the compartment 2 serves to separate the air pump 3. The air pump 3 is arranged inside the compartment 2. The air pump 3 can inject outside air into the oil storage tank 1, and the lubricating oil inside the oil storage tank 1 is discharged into the oil pipe 9 under the push of air pressure. The output end of the air pump 3 is connected with an air pipe 4, and the air pump 3 can be discharged through the air pipe 4. The end of the air pipe 4 away from the air pump 3 passes through the compartment 2 and extends to the inside of the oil storage tank 1. The air inlet end of the air pump 3 passes through the oil storage tank 1 and is provided with a dust cover 5. The dust cover 5 prevents external impurities from entering the oil storage tank 1 through the air pump.

[0021] A tank cover 6 is spirally connected to one side of the top of the oil storage tank 1. The tank cover 6 can be opened to add lubricating oil to the oil storage tank 1. A liquid level sensor 7 is arranged at the center of the top inner wall of the oil storage tank 1. The model of the liquid level sensor 7 is SEN0356. The liquid level sensor 7 uses the ultrasonic reflection principle to detect the remaining amount of lubricating oil in the oil storage tank 1. A warning light 8 is arranged on one side of the tank cover 6. The warning light 8 can remind the staff to replenish the lubricating oil in time when the lubricating oil in the oil storage tank 1 is insufficient. A controller 24 is arranged on one side of the warning light 8. The controller 24 is connected to the warning light 8 and the liquid level sensor 7 through wires. When the liquid level sensor 7 detects that there is not much lubricating oil left in the oil storage tank 1, the signal is transmitted to the controller 24 through the wires. The controller 24 controls the warning light 8 to flash as a warning to remind the staff to replenish the oil in time, thereby avoiding the lubricating oil in the tank running out and unable to be replenished in time, which leads to wear of the cotton machine picking head.

[0022] One side of the bottom end of the oil storage tank 1 is connected to an oil pipe 9, which plays a transmission role. A solenoid valve 10 is arranged in the middle of the oil pipe 9, which can control the opening or closing of the oil pipe 9. The end of the oil pipe 9 away from the oil storage tank 1 is connected to a diverter 11, and the diverter 11 starts the diversion effect. Both sides of the diverter 11 are connected to diverter pipes 12, which play a connecting role. The ends of the two groups of diverter pipes 12 away from the diverter 11 are connected to progressive distributors 13, which can distribute the oil in a fixed ratio and quantity to the regulating pipe 14 at the preset lubrication point of the picking head, so as to average the oil output at the picking head joint 21. The bottom output end of the progressive distributor 13 is connected with the regulating pipe 14, which is a rubber hose.

[0023] An adjusting mechanism 15 is provided in the middle of the adjusting tube 14, and the adjusting mechanism 15 can control the amount of lubricating oil discharged from each picking head joint 21 respectively. The adjusting mechanism 15 includes a fixed shell 16, an adjusting bolt 17, a clamping plate 18 and an adjusting knob 19. An adjusting bolt 17 is provided in the middle of the fixed shell 16, and the bottom end of the adjusting bolt 17 is connected to the clamping plate 18. An adjusting knob 19 is provided on the side of the adjusting bolt 17 away from the clamping plate 18. By twisting the adjusting knob 19, the adjusting bolt 17 can be rotated to adjust the height of the clamping plate 18, thereby compressing or loosening the adjusting tube 14 to adjust the flow rate of the lubricating oil discharged, which is convenient for supplementing and adjusting the lubricating oil according to the different lubricating oil consumption levels of different picking heads.

[0024] A rubber pad 20 is provided at the bottom end of the clamping plate 19, which can prevent the clamping plate 18 from damaging the adjusting tube 14. The end of the adjusting tube 14 away from the progressive distributor 13 is connected to a picking head joint 21, which can be connected to the picking head of the cotton machine to lubricate the picking head.

[0025] A filter plate 22 is provided at the connection between the oil storage tank 1 and the oil pipeline 9. The filter plate 22 can filter the added lubricating oil to prevent the oil residue from blocking the oil pipeline 9. A timer 23 is provided on one side of the oil storage tank 1. The timer 23 is connected to the controller 24 through an electric wire. The timer 23 can be timed so that the controller 24 can control the air pump 3 to work, thereby realizing the automatic timed lubrication function of the cotton machine picking head.

[0026] Working principle: When using a fully automatic cotton machine picking head automatic lubrication system, the picking head connector 21 is connected to the cotton machine picking head, and the air pump 3 is started. The air pump 3 can inject outside air into the oil storage tank 1. Under the push of air pressure, the lubricating oil in the oil storage tank 1 is discharged to the oil pipe 9 for diversion and then lubrication of the cotton machine picking head is performed. When the liquid level sensor 7 detects that there is not much lubricating oil left in the oil storage tank 1, the signal is transmitted to the controller 24 through the wire. The controller 24 controls the warning light 8 to flash to warn the staff to replenish the oil in time, so as to avoid the running out of lubricating oil in the tank and the failure to replenish the oil in time, resulting in the cotton When the picking head of the machine is worn, the progressive distributor 13 can distribute the oil in a fixed ratio and quantity to the adjusting tube 14 of the preset lubrication point of the picking head, so as to average the oil output at the picking head joint 21. When the lubricating oil output needs to be adjusted, the adjusting bolt 17 can be rotated by twisting the adjusting knob 19 to adjust the height of the clamping plate 18, so as to compress or loosen the adjusting tube 14 and adjust the flow rate of the lubricating oil discharge, which is convenient for supplementing and adjusting the lubricating oil according to the different lubricating oil consumption levels of different picking heads. A rubber pad 20 is provided at the bottom end of the clamping plate 19, and the rubber pad 20 can prevent the clamping plate 18 from damaging the adjusting tube 14.

Claims

1. An automatic lubrication system for a fully automatic cotton machine picking head, comprising an oil storage tank (1), a compartment (2) and an air pump (3), characterized in that: A compartment (2) is provided on one side of the top inner wall of the oil storage tank (1); the air pump (3) is arranged inside the compartment (2); the output end of the air pump (3) is connected to an air pipe (4); the end of the air pipe (4) away from the air pump (3) passes through the compartment (2) and extends to the inside of the oil storage tank (1); and the air inlet end of the air pump (3) passes through the oil storage tank (1) and is provided with a dust cover (5).

2. The automatic lubrication system for the picking head of a fully automatic cotton machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tank cover (6) is screwed to one side of the top of the oil storage tank (1); a liquid level sensor (7) is arranged at the center of the top inner wall of the oil storage tank (1); a warning light (8) is arranged on one side of the tank cover (6); a controller (24) is arranged on one side of the warning light (8); and the controller (24) is connected to the warning light (8) and the liquid level sensor (7) via electric wires.

3. The automatic lubrication system for the picking head of a fully automatic cotton machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the bottom end of the oil storage tank (1) is connected to an oil delivery pipe (9), a solenoid valve (10) is arranged in the middle of the oil delivery pipe (9), one end of the oil delivery pipe (9) away from the oil storage tank (1) is connected to a diverter (11), both sides of the diverter (11) are connected to diverter pipes (12), one end of two groups of diverter pipes (12) away from the diverter (11) is connected to a progressive distributor (13), and the bottom output ends of the progressive distributors (13) are arranged to be connected to regulating pipes (14).

4. The automatic lubrication system for the picking head of a fully automatic cotton machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: An adjusting mechanism (15) is arranged in the middle of the adjusting tube (14), and the adjusting mechanism (15) comprises a fixing shell (16), an adjusting bolt (17), a clamping plate (18) and an adjusting knob (19). An adjusting bolt (17) is arranged in the middle of the fixing shell (16), and the bottom end of the adjusting bolt (17) is connected to the clamping plate (18). An adjusting knob (19) is arranged on the side of the adjusting bolt (17) away from the clamping plate (18), and a rubber pad (20) is arranged at the bottom end of the clamping plate (18).

5. The automatic lubrication system for the picking head of a fully automatic cotton machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rubber pad (20) is provided at the bottom end of the pressing plate (18), and a picking head joint (21) is connected to one end of the regulating tube (14) away from the progressive distributor (13).

6. The automatic lubrication system for the picking head of a fully automatic cotton machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A filter plate (22) is provided at the connection between the oil storage tank (1) and the oil delivery pipe (9), a timer (23) is provided on one side of the oil storage tank (1), and the timer (23) is connected to a controller (24) via an electric wire.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Automatic lubricating system for picking head

    CN115199927A