Concrete hopper capable of expanding range

By setting a rotary joint at one end of the delivery pipe of the concrete hopper to connect the extension pipe, and equipping it with a scraping mechanism, the problems of fixed outlet design and material waste in the existing concrete hopper design are solved, and the hopper is made portable and efficient.

CN222376013UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21CHINA CONSTR EIGHTH ENG BUREAU TECH CONSTR CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421125693.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-22
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-22

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Technical Problem

The existing concrete hopper is designed to be fixed, and it is not suitable for concrete pouring tasks with small turnover space and complex surrounding areas. It is time-consuming and labor-intensive to move, and concrete easily adheres to the inner wall, causing waste of materials, and if it is not used for a long time, it will solidify and affect use.

Method used

Design a concrete hopper that can expand the range. By setting a rotary joint at one end of the delivery pipe and connecting the extension pipe, the concrete can be transported to a farther location, and the scraping mechanism can prevent concrete solidification and waste.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the portability and adaptability of the concrete hopper, allowing it to work in narrower spaces or in locations with a shield on the top, avoiding material waste and solidification, and improving usage efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a hopper, belongs to the technical field of concrete transportation, in particular to a concrete hopper with an expandable range, which comprises a support, connecting rods are fixed at four corners of the upper side of the support, and a hopper body is fixed among the connecting rods. The rotary joint is arranged at one end of the conveying pipe, and the conveying pipe can be connected with a lengthened pipe through the rotary joint, so that concrete can be conveniently conveyed to a farther position, a narrower space or a position with a shielded top to work according to requirements, the lengthened pipe can rotate, and the operation is more convenient; a scraping and sweeping mechanism is arranged, a switch of a driving motor is turned on, a plurality of rotating rods rotate, concrete can be continuously stirred through the rotating rods, the situation that the concrete is solidified, and the using effect is affected is avoided, and the rotating rods rotate to drive a plurality of brush plates fixed to the rotating rods to rotate; the problem that an existing concrete hopper is not suitable for many concrete pouring tasks with small turnover space and complex periphery due to the fact that a designed discharging port is fixed is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of concrete transportation, in particular to a concrete hopper capable of expanding the range. Background Art

[0002] The hopper is the most commonly used construction equipment on construction sites. It is mainly used to place a series of construction materials such as concrete and to perform construction pouring on the building surface.

[0003] Conventional concrete hoppers are designed with a fixed discharge port, which is not suitable for many concrete pouring tasks with small turnover space and complex surroundings. They need to be moved using a tower crane, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Concrete is easy to adhere to the inner wall, causing material waste. If not used for a long time, the concrete will solidify, affecting its use. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model proposes a concrete hopper with an expandable range. A swivel joint is provided at one end of the conveying pipe, and an extension pipe can be connected through the swivel joint, so that concrete can be transported to a farther location according to needs, and work can be carried out in a narrower space or in a location with a sheltered top. The extension pipe can also be rotated, making the operation more portable.

[0005] The technical solution for achieving the purpose of the utility model is: a concrete hopper with an expandable range, including a support, connecting rods are fixed to the four upper corners of the support, a hopper body is fixed between the multiple connecting rods, a delivery pipe is fixed to the lower end of the hopper body, one end of the delivery pipe is connected to a swivel joint, one end of the swivel joint is detachably connected to an extension pipe, a valve is arranged on the outside of the delivery pipe, and also includes: a scraping mechanism.

[0006] In some embodiments, the scraping mechanism includes a support rod arranged at the upper end of the hopper body, a driving motor is installed on the upper side of the support rod, a rotating shaft is fixed to the output end of the driving motor and is connected to the inner side of the support rod for rotation, a plurality of rotating rods are symmetrically fixed at equal intervals on the outer side of the rotating shaft, a brush plate is fixed at one end of the plurality of rotating rods, and a plurality of bristles are fixed at equal intervals on one side of the plurality of rotating rods.

[0007] In some embodiments, a lifting ring is fixed to the upper ends of the plurality of connecting rods.

[0008] In some embodiments, the four corners of the support rod are fixed to the hopper body by fixing bolts and fixing nuts.

[0009] In some embodiments, a plurality of the bristles are made of polypropylene.

[0010] In some embodiments, the delivery pipe and the extension pipe are both made of stainless steel, and the surfaces of the delivery pipe and the extension pipe are painted with anti-rust paint.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following significant advantages:

[0012] First, the utility model provides a rotating joint at one end of the delivery pipe, through which an extension pipe can be connected, so that concrete can be delivered to a farther location according to needs, and work can be carried out in a narrower space or a location with a covered top, and the extension pipe can be rotated, so that the operation is more portable;

[0013] Second, the utility model is provided with a scraping mechanism. When the switch of the driving motor is turned on, the rotating shaft rotates, and then drives the multiple rotating rods fixed thereto to rotate. The multiple rotating rods can continuously stir the concrete to prevent it from solidifying and affecting the use effect. The rotation of the multiple rotating rods drives the multiple brush plates fixed thereto to rotate. The multiple bristles fixed on one side thereof can scrape the inner wall of the hopper body to avoid material waste.

[0014] The invention solves the problem that the existing concrete hopper design has a fixed discharge port and is not suitable for many concrete pouring tasks with small turnover space and complex surroundings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The utility model is further explained below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the separate structure of the scraping mechanism provided in the second embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall front cross-sectional structure provided in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Description of reference numerals:

[0020] 1. Support; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Hopper body; 4. Conveying pipe; 5. Rotating joint; 6. Extension pipe; 7. Valve; 8. Support rod; 9. Driving motor; 10. Rotating shaft; 11. Rotating rod; 12. Brush plate; 13. Brush; 14. Lifting ring; 15. Fixing bolt; 16. Fixing nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The utility model is described in detail below, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of 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.

[0022] The utility model provides a concrete hopper with an expanded range through improvement. The technical solution of the utility model is:

[0023] Embodiment 1:

[0024] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, a concrete hopper with an expandable range includes a support 1, and connecting rods 2 are fixed to the four upper corners of the support 1. The specific fixing method is welding to ensure stability. A hopper body 3 is fixed between multiple connecting rods 2, and a delivery pipe 4 is fixed to the lower end of the hopper body 3. One end of the delivery pipe 4 is connected to a swivel joint 5, and one end of the swivel joint 5 is detachably connected to an extension pipe 6. By providing the swivel joint 5, the extension pipe 6 can be connected, so that concrete can be transported to a farther position according to needs, and it can enter a narrower space or a position with a covered top to work. A valve 7 is provided on the outside of the delivery pipe 4 to facilitate the control of the discharge switch, and also includes: a scraping mechanism.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, a lifting ring 14 is fixed to the upper ends of the plurality of connecting rods 2 for connecting to equipment such as a tower crane.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the delivery pipe 4 and the extension pipe 6 are both made of stainless steel, and the surfaces of the delivery pipe 4 and the extension pipe 6 are painted with anti-rust paint. During the long-term transportation of concrete, it is not easy to cause wear and tear to affect normal use.

[0027] Embodiment 2:

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, in the second embodiment, the scraping mechanism includes a support rod 8 arranged at the upper end of the hopper body 3, a driving motor 9 is installed on the upper side of the support rod 8, a rotating shaft 10 is fixed to the output end of the driving motor 9 and is connected to the inner side of the support rod 8, a plurality of rotating rods 11 are symmetrically fixed to the outer side of the rotating shaft 10 at equal intervals, a brush plate 12 is fixed to one end of the plurality of rotating rods 11, and a plurality of bristles 13 are fixed to one side of the plurality of rotating rods 11 at equal intervals;

[0029] In combination with the description of the scraping mechanism above, the driving motor 9 is turned on, and the driving motor 9 drives the rotating shaft 10 to rotate, and then the multiple rotating rods 11 rotate to drive the multiple brush plates 12 fixed thereto to rotate synchronously, and finally the inner wall of the hopper body 3 can be scraped by the multiple bristles 13 to prevent the inner wall of the hopper body 3 from adhering to concrete and causing waste of materials. At the same time, when the multiple rotating rods 11 rotate, the concrete can be stirred to prevent it from solidifying and affecting the use effect.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, in the second embodiment, the four corners of the support rod 8 are fixed to the hopper body 3 by fixing bolts 15 and fixing nuts 16. This connection method is easy to disassemble.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, in the second embodiment, the plurality of bristles 13 are made of polypropylene, which is relatively soft and not easy to cause wear to the inner wall of the hopper body 3.

[0032] The specific working method is: when in use, according to the required transportation distance, an extension tube 6 is connected to one side of the rotary joint 5. By providing the rotary joint 5, the extension tube 6 can be rotated. The concrete can be transported to a farther position through the extension tube 6, and can enter a narrower space or a position with a covered top to work. During the transportation of concrete, the drive motor 9 can be turned on, and the drive motor 9 drives the rotating shaft 10 to rotate, and then the rotation of the multiple rotating rods 11 drives the multiple brush plates 12 fixed thereto to rotate synchronously, and finally the inner wall of the hopper body 3 can be scraped and swept by the multiple bristles 13 to avoid the inner wall of the hopper body 3 from adhering to the concrete, causing waste of materials. At the same time, when the multiple rotating rods 11 rotate, the concrete can be stirred to prevent it from solidifying and affecting the use effect.

[0033] The technical means disclosed in the utility model are not limited to the technical means disclosed in the above technical means, but also include technical solutions composed of equivalent replacement of the above technical features. Matters not covered in the utility model belong to the common knowledge of those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A concrete hopper with an expandable range, comprising a support (1), wherein connecting rods (2) are fixed to the four upper corners of the support (1), and a hopper body (3) is fixed between the plurality of connecting rods (2), characterized in that: A conveying pipe (4) is fixed to the lower end of the hopper body (3), one end of the conveying pipe (4) is connected to a rotating joint (5), one end of the rotating joint (5) is detachably connected to an extension pipe (6), a valve (7) is arranged on the outside of the conveying pipe (4), and also includes a scraping mechanism.

2. The scalable concrete hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraping mechanism comprises a support rod (8) arranged at the upper end of the hopper body (3), a driving motor (9) is installed on the upper side of the support rod (8), a rotating shaft (10) is fixed to the output end of the driving motor (9) and passes through and is rotatably connected to the inner side of the support rod (8), a plurality of rotating rods (11) are symmetrically fixed at equal intervals on the outer side of the rotating shaft (10), a brush plate (12) is fixed at one end of the plurality of rotating rods (11), and a plurality of bristles (13) are fixed at equal intervals on one side of the plurality of rotating rods (11).

3. The scalable concrete hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting ring (14) is fixed to the upper ends of the plurality of connecting rods (2).

4. The scalable concrete hopper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four corners of the support rod (8) are fixed to the hopper body (3) via fixing bolts (15) and fixing nuts (16).

5. The scalable concrete hopper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of bristles (13) are made of polypropylene.

6. The scalable concrete hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The delivery pipe (4) and the extension pipe (6) are both made of stainless steel, and the surfaces of the delivery pipe (4) and the extension pipe (6) are both painted with anti-rust paint.