Loading wheel assembly of traveling belt conveyor in tobacco processing field

By designing a height-adjustable road wheel assembly, the problem of being unable to adjust after wear is solved, the service life is extended, the cost is reduced, and the operating stability and safety are improved.

CN223328399UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12HUAHUAN INT TOBACCO
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Application Number
CN202422488394.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-14
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-14

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Technical Problem

The existing road wheel assembly of the overhead conveyor used in the tobacco processing field cannot be adjusted in height after being worn, resulting in a short service life and frequent replacement, which increases economic costs.

Method used

A road wheel assembly including a hollow tube and a moving mechanism was designed. Through the combination of an adapter plate, a bracket and an adjusting screw, the road wheel can be adjusted downward to be close to the ground after wear. Combined with a shielding plate and a pressure plate, stability and safety are improved.

Benefits of technology

It extends the service life of the road wheels, reduces the replacement frequency and economic costs, and improves the operating stability and safety of the traveling belt conveyor.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a loading wheel assembly of a traveling belt conveyor in the field of tobacco processing, and relates to loading wheels for tobacco processing. The utility model provides a loading wheel for a traveling belt conveyor. The loading wheel comprises a hollow pipe and two moving mechanisms which are symmetrical to each other and are arranged on the two outer side walls of the hollow pipe respectively. The moving mechanism comprises an adapter plate arranged on the outer side wall of the hollow pipe, the adapter plate is provided with two supports which are movably connected with the adapter plate and are parallel to each other, and a loading wheel capable of rotating is arranged between the two supports. By means of the arrangement, after the loading wheel is abraded, the support can be adjusted downwards by a certain distance so that the loading wheel can be attached to the ground again, the service life of the loading wheel is effectively prolonged, and the use cost of the loading wheel is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of tobacco processing road wheels, in particular to a road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in the tobacco processing field. Background Art

[0002] The road wheel assembly of the traveling belt conveyor used in the tobacco processing field, also known as the supporting roller, is widely used in various tracked vehicles, such as military tracked vehicles, engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, etc. They play a key role in different application scenarios, ensuring that the vehicle can travel stably and efficiently. They play a vital role in tracked vehicles. The main function of the road wheel is to support the vehicle body to roll on the track ground section to ensure that the vehicle body can travel stably. The existing road wheel assembly of the traveling belt conveyor used in the tobacco processing field basically meets the needs of users, but there are still certain shortcomings. The road wheel assembly of the existing traveling belt conveyor used in the tobacco processing field has no margin for downward adjustment after the road wheel is worn, resulting in the road wheel having to be replaced with a new one once it is worn. However, the road wheels of the traveling belt conveyor used in the tobacco processing field are generally more easily worn, which makes it impossible for the traveling belt conveyor to maintain balance, which will affect the normal driving of the vehicle body. At this time, the only option is to remove the road wheel with worn surface and replace it with a new one. However, in fact, the worn road wheel has no structural damage. It is only the surface that is worn, resulting in a reduction in surface thickness, which in turn causes the road wheels on both sides of the traveling belt conveyor to have different heights. It is for this reason that the service life of the road wheels of the traveling belt conveyors used in tobacco processing is generally short and the economic cost is high.

[0003] In summary, there is an urgent need for a road wheel assembly for a crane belt conveyor used in the tobacco processing field that can adjust the height to adapt to wear conditions. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in the tobacco processing field.

[0005] The load-bearing wheel for the traveling belt conveyor provided by the utility model comprises a hollow tube and two movable mechanisms which are symmetrical to each other and respectively arranged on the two outer side walls of the hollow tube; the movable mechanism comprises an adapter plate arranged on the outer side wall of the hollow tube, the adapter plate is provided with two brackets which are movably connected to it and parallel to each other, and a load-bearing wheel which can rotate itself is provided between the two brackets.

[0006] In a feasible embodiment, a first through slot extending along the height direction of the hollow tube is provided on the side wall of the hollow tube, and a second through slot matching the first through slot is provided on the adapter plate; an adjustment hole is provided on the side where the bracket is connected to the adapter plate; and an adjustment screw is also included, and the adjustment screw is slidably connected to the first through slot and the second through slot, and the fixing screw passes through the first through slot and the second through slot and is connected to the adjustment hole.

[0007] In a feasible embodiment, the bracket is provided with a bracket through hole, and the road wheel is provided with a road wheel through hole; it also includes a rotating rod passing through the road wheel through hole and rotatably connected to the road wheel, and the two ends of the rotating rod respectively pass through the bracket through holes in the bracket located on both sides of the road wheel.

[0008] In a feasible embodiment, both ends of the rotating rod are further provided with a limiting plate whose cross-sectional area is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the bracket through hole.

[0009] In a feasible embodiment, a first baffle plate perpendicular to the hollow tube is provided on the outer wall of the hollow tube, and a fixed plate connected to the first baffle plate and with an adjustable distance is provided below the first baffle plate, and the bottom of the fixed plate is connected to the top of the bracket located on both sides of the road wheel.

[0010] In a feasible embodiment, it further includes a fixing screw and a fixing nut; the fixing screw passes through the first shielding plate and the fixing plate in sequence and is connected to the fixing nut.

[0011] In a feasible embodiment, a second shielding plate extending toward the road wheel is provided on the end of the first shielding plate away from the hollow tube.

[0012] In some feasible embodiments, the width of the second shielding plate is greater than the width of the road wheel; and / or the first shielding plate and the second shielding plate are integrally formed.

[0013] In a feasible embodiment, a compression plate is provided on the top of the hollow tube, which extends toward the side wall of the hollow plate and is partially located above the first baffle plate. The compression plate located above the first baffle plate is connected to the first baffle plate.

[0014] In a feasible implementation manner, the pressing plate located above the first shielding plate is connected to the first shielding plate by screws.

[0015] The utility model provides a road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in the tobacco processing field, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1) The present invention incorporates two symmetrical movable mechanisms on the hollow tube, one located on each of the tube's outer walls. These mechanisms comprise an adapter plate connected to the tube's outer walls and movable along the tube's height, two brackets positioned parallel to and perpendicular to the adapter plate, and a rotatable road wheel positioned parallel to and between the brackets. This arrangement allows the brackets to adjust downward a certain distance to bring the road wheel back into contact with the ground after wear, effectively extending the road wheel's service life and reducing its operating cost.

[0017] 2) The present invention features a first shielding plate on the outer wall of the hollow tube, perpendicular to the tube. A second shielding plate, extending toward the road wheels, is located on the end of the first shielding plate away from the tube. This arrangement allows the first shielding plate to block objects that fall from the conveyor belt, while the second shielding plate blocks dust and gravel, preventing interference with the road wheels.

[0018] 3) The present invention features a fixed plate below the first shielding plate, connected to the first shielding plate at an adjustable distance. The bottom of the fixed plate is connected to the top of the brackets located on both sides of the road wheel. This allows the fixed plate to further secure the brackets from the top, improving their stability.

[0019] 4) The present invention features a compression plate at the top of the hollow tube. This plate extends toward the sidewalls of the hollow tube and is partially positioned above the first shielding plate. The compression plate above the first shielding plate is connected to the first shielding plate. This arrangement provides downward pressure, thereby offsetting the upward thrust exerted on the road wheels to a certain extent, ensuring their safety during movement.

[0020] 5) The components of the present invention can be assembled by screws, which improves the efficiency of dismantling, maintenance or replacement of components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 The overall structure of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 2 The overall structure of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 3 It is a half-section schematic diagram of the moving mechanism of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first through groove, the second through groove and the adjustment hole of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 5It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first shielding plate and the fixing plate of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the road wheel and bracket of the utility model.

[0027] Reference numerals

[0028] Hollow tube 1

[0029] First through groove 11

[0030] Mobile mechanism 2

[0031] Adapter plate 21

[0032] Second through groove 21.1

[0033] Bracket 22

[0034] Adjustment hole 22.1

[0035] Adjusting screw 22.2

[0036] Bracket through hole 22.3

[0037] Rotating rod 23

[0038] Limiting plate 24

[0039] First shielding plate 25

[0040] Fixed plate 26

[0041] Fixing screw 26.1

[0042] Fixing nut 26.2

[0043] Second shielding plate 27

[0044] Pressure plate 28

[0045] Road wheel 3

[0046] Road wheel through hole 31 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "left side", "right side", "upper side", "lower side", "above", "below", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0049] In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, “a plurality of” means two or more.

[0050] The utility model embodiment provides a driving belt conveyor road wheel assembly for the tobacco processing field used in the tobacco leaf redrying field, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , including a hollow tube 1 and two movable mechanisms 2 that are symmetrical to each other and respectively arranged on the two outer walls of the hollow tube 1. The movable mechanism 2 includes an adapter plate 21 arranged on the outer wall of the hollow tube 1, and the adapter plate 21 is provided with two brackets 22 that are movably connected to it and parallel to each other, and a rotatable road wheel is provided between the two brackets 22. Through the above arrangement, after the road wheel 3 is worn, the bracket 22 can be adjusted downward along the adapter plate 21 to a certain distance so that the road wheel 3 is close to the ground again, which effectively increases the service life of the road wheel 3 and reduces the use cost of the road wheel 3. As a supplementary explanation, the hollow tube 1 usually spans the bottom of the traveling belt conveyor, and the movable mechanisms 2 are provided at both the left and right ends of the hollow tube 1. The movable mechanism 2 at one end of the hollow tube 1 can be as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the moving mechanism 2 at the other end of the hollow tube 1 is also connected to Figure 1In other words, a hollow tube 1 carries a total of four moving mechanisms 2, with each pair of moving mechanisms 2 forming a pair, with a pair of moving mechanisms 2 mounted on each end of the hollow tube 1. If the road wheel 3 of any moving mechanism 2 is worn, it can be adjusted individually.

[0051] In the embodiment of the utility model, the driving belt conveyor road wheel assembly for the tobacco processing field used in the tobacco leaf redrying field is provided. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The sidewall of the hollow tube 1 is provided with a first through-slot 11 extending along the height of the hollow tube 1. The adapter plate 21 is provided with a second through-slot 21.1 that matches the first through-slot 11. The bracket 22 is provided with an adjustment hole 22.1 on the side where it connects to the adapter plate 21. The bracket 22 also includes an adjustment screw 22.2 that is slidably connected to both the first through-slot 11 and the second through-slot 21.1. The fixing screw 26.1 passes through the first through-slot 11 and the second through-slot 21.1 and connects to the adjustment hole 22.1. For illustration, the height direction of the hollow tube 1 is also the adjustment direction of the road wheel 3. When the road wheel 3 wears, it typically loses contact with the ground, resulting in a gap between the road wheel 3 and the ground. This prevents the conveyor from operating stably and maintaining relative balance during movement. Therefore, when the road wheel 3 wears, it is necessary to adjust the position of the road wheel 3 downward so that it can return to contact with the ground. When adjusting, first remove the fixing screw 26.1, then gradually move the bracket 22 downward until the worn road wheel is close to the ground, and then reinsert the adjusting screw 22.2 through the first through slot 11 and the second through slot 21.1 and connect it to the adjusting hole 22.1, thereby recalibrating the height of the road wheel 3. Figure 2 As shown, one end of the adapter plate 21 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the hollow tube 1 by screws. The positions of the first through slot 11 and the second through slot 21.1 are corresponding, and the slot sizes are usually quite appropriate. When adjusting the height of the road wheel 3, the brackets 22 on both sides of the road wheel 3 are usually adjusted synchronously to ensure that the road wheel 3 does not tilt.

[0052] In the embodiment of the utility model, the driving belt conveyor road wheel assembly for the tobacco processing field used in the tobacco leaf redrying field is provided. Figure 1 、 2 and Figure 6The bracket 22 is provided with a bracket through-hole 22.3, and the road wheel 3 is provided with a road wheel through-hole 31. The bracket 22 also includes a rotating rod 23 that passes through the road wheel through-hole 31 and is rotatably connected to the road wheel 3. The two ends of the rotating rod 23 extend through the bracket through-holes 22.3 in the bracket 22 located on either side of the road wheel 3. For illustration, when the vehicle is moving, the road wheel 3 rotates about the rotating rod 23 and rotates in the same direction as the driving wheel of the driving belt conveyor.

[0053] In the embodiment of the utility model, the driving belt conveyor road wheel assembly for the tobacco processing field used in the tobacco leaf redrying field is provided. Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6 , the two ends of the rotating rod 23 are also provided with a limit plate 24 with a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the bracket through hole 22.3. As an explanation, the limit plate 24 can ensure that the rotating rod 23 does not slip out of the bracket through hole 22.3, thereby ensuring safety during driving.

[0054] In the embodiment of the utility model, the driving belt conveyor road wheel assembly for the tobacco processing field used in the tobacco leaf redrying field is provided. Figures 1 to 3 A first shielding plate 25 is provided on the outer wall of the hollow tube 1, perpendicular to the hollow tube 1. Below the first shielding plate 25, a fixed plate 26 is connected to the first shielding plate 25 and has an adjustable distance. The bottom of the fixed plate 26 is connected to the top of the brackets 22 located on both sides of the road wheels 3. For illustration, the first shielding plate 25 can block objects falling from the overhead conveyor, preventing them from damaging the road wheels 3. The fixed plate 26 can further secure the brackets 22 from the top, improving their stability.

[0055] In the embodiment of the utility model, the driving belt conveyor road wheel assembly for the tobacco processing field used in the tobacco leaf redrying field is provided. Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 5 , further comprising a fixing screw 26.1 and a fixing nut 26.2; the fixing screw 26.1 sequentially passes through the first shielding plate 25 and the fixing plate 26 and is connected to the fixing nut 26.2. As an illustration, Figure 1 As described above, there is no gap between the first shielding plate 25 and the fixing plate 26. This situation mostly occurs when the road wheel 3 is not worn. When the road wheel 3 is worn, it is necessary to adjust the bracket 22 to move downward. At this time, a gap will be generated between the first shielding plate 25 and the fixing plate 26. Figure 5 As shown, when the first shielding plate 25 and the fixing plate 26 are to be connected, the fixing screws 26.1 are passed through the first shielding plate 25 and the fixing plate 26 from top to bottom, and then are tightened with the fixing nuts 26.2.

[0056] In the embodiment of the utility model, the driving belt conveyor road wheel assembly for the tobacco processing field used in the tobacco leaf redrying field is provided. Figures 1 to 3 A second shielding plate 27 is provided on the end of the first shielding plate 25 away from the hollow tube 1 and extends toward the road wheel 3. As an illustration, the width of the second shielding plate 27 is greater than the width of the road wheel 3, and the second shielding plate 27 can block flying dust or gravel to prevent them from damaging the road wheel 3.

[0057] In the embodiment of the utility model, the driving belt conveyor road wheel assembly for the tobacco processing field used in the tobacco leaf redrying field is provided. Figures 1 to 3 , a clamping plate 28 is provided on the top of the hollow tube 1, and the clamping plate 28 extends toward the side wall of the hollow plate and is partially located above the first baffle plate 25. The clamping plate 28 located above the first baffle plate 25 is connected to the first baffle plate 25. As an illustration, the clamping plate 28 and the first baffle plate 25 can be connected by screws. When the road wheel 3 passes by an object of a certain height or passes by an object quickly, the road wheel 3 will be subjected to a large upward thrust in a short period of time. This thrust can easily cause the connection between the road wheel 3 and its associated components to collapse. Therefore, the clamping plate 28 can provide a downward pressure, thereby offsetting the upward thrust received by the road wheel 3 to a certain extent, so as to ensure the safety of the road wheel 3 when moving.

[0058] The present invention also provides a method for using a road wheel 3 for a driving belt conveyor, which includes at least the following steps:

[0059] 1) First, pass the rotating rod 23 through the bracket through-holes 22.3 on the two brackets 22 and the road wheel through-hole 31 on the road wheel 3 to connect the two brackets 22 and the road wheel 3;

[0060] 2) Adjust the height of the bracket 22 along the height direction of the adapter plate 22 so that the road wheel 3 can be close to the ground and maintain balance. During adjustment, the adjustment hole 22.1 should be located within the range of the first through slot 11 and the second through slot 21.1;

[0061] 3) At this height, insert the adjusting screw 22.2 through the first through slot 11 and the second through slot 21.1 and into the adjusting hole 22.1 and tighten it to complete the first fixation;

[0062] 4) Connect the first shielding plate 25 and the fixing plate 26 with the fixing screws 26.1 and the fixing nuts 26.2 to complete the secondary fixation;

[0063] 5) Install the pressing plate 28 onto the first shielding plate 25 using screws.

[0064] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and replacements can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and replacements should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A road wheel assembly for a conveyor belt used in tobacco processing, characterized by: The invention comprises a hollow tube (1) and two mutually symmetrical moving mechanisms (2) respectively arranged on the two outer side walls of the hollow tube (1); the moving mechanism (2) comprises an adapter plate (21) arranged on the outer side wall of the hollow tube (1); the adapter plate (21) is provided with two brackets (22) movably connected thereto and parallel to each other; a self-rotatable road wheel (3) is provided between the two brackets (22).

2. The road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in tobacco processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first through slot (11) extending in the height direction of the hollow tube (1) is provided on the side wall of the hollow tube (1); a second through slot (21.1) matching the first through slot (11) is provided on the adapter plate (21); an adjustment hole (22.1) is provided on the side where the bracket (22) is connected to the adapter plate (21); It also includes an adjusting screw (22.2), which is slidably connected to the first through slot (11) and the second through slot (21.1), and the adjusting screw (22.2) passes through the first through slot (11) and the second through slot (21.1) and is connected to the adjusting hole (22.1).

3. The road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in tobacco processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (22) is provided with a bracket through hole (22.3), and the road wheel (3) is provided with a road wheel through hole (31); it also includes a rotating rod (23) passing through the road wheel through hole (31) and rotatably connected to the road wheel (3), and the two ends of the rotating rod (23) respectively pass through the bracket through holes (22.3) in the bracket (22) located on both sides of the road wheel (3).

4. The road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in tobacco processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both ends of the rotating rod (23) are further provided with limiting plates (24) having a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the bracket through hole (22.3).

5. The road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in tobacco processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first shielding plate (25) perpendicular to the hollow tube (1) is provided on the outer side wall of the hollow tube (1), and a fixing plate (26) connected to the first shielding plate (25) and having an adjustable distance is provided below the first shielding plate (25), and the bottom of the fixing plate (26) is connected to the top of the bracket (22) located on both sides of the road wheel (3).

6. The road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in tobacco processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing screw (26.1) and a fixing nut (26.2); the fixing screw (26.1) passes through the first shielding plate (25) and the fixing plate (26) in sequence and is connected to the fixing nut (26.2).

7. The road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in tobacco processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second shielding plate (27) extending in the direction of the road wheel (3) is provided on one end of the first shielding plate (25) away from the hollow tube (1).

8. The road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in tobacco processing according to claim 7, characterized in that: The width of the second shielding plate (27) is greater than the width of the road wheel (3); and / or the first shielding plate (25) and the second shielding plate (27) are integrally formed.

9. The road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in tobacco processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pressing plate (28) is provided at the top of the hollow tube (1), and the pressing plate (28) extends toward the side wall of the hollow plate and is partially located above the first shielding plate (25). The pressing plate (28) located above the first shielding plate (25) is connected to the first shielding plate (25).

10. The road wheel assembly for a driving belt conveyor used in tobacco processing according to claim 9, characterized in that: A pressing plate (28) located above the first shielding plate (25) is connected to the first shielding plate (25) via screws.