Ball chain with scraping hopper

By designing a ball chain with a scraper hopper, the scraper hopper is combined with the chain. By utilizing the flexibility and adaptability of the chain, the problems of scraping off attached materials and flexible layout in chain conveyors are solved, and effective material conveying and lifting are achieved.

CN223534206UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11潍坊帕尔曼粉体设备有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423274649.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing chain conveyors are difficult to effectively scrape off the deposits on the inner wall of the device during material transport, and the chain lacks flexibility and adaptability, making it impossible to flexibly arrange and design.

Method used

Design a ball chain with a scraper hopper, combining the scraper hopper with the chain. Utilize the chain's flexibility and adaptability, and design the layout by having the scraper hopper move with the chain. The triangular edges at the bottom of the scraper hopper scrape off attached materials, and the ball connection structure further enhances the chain's flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits of technology

It effectively scrapes away deposits from the inner wall of the device during material conveying, improves the flexibility and adaptability of the chain, and can be laid out and designed according to production needs. It is suitable for conveying and lifting bulk materials.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a ball chain with scraping hoppers, which comprises scraping hopper chain groups and a connecting chain group, each scraping hopper chain group comprises two first outer chain plates and two first inner chain plates, scraping hoppers are fixedly connected between the two first inner chain plates, the first outer chain plates are positioned on the outer sides of the first inner chain plates, and the connecting chain group is positioned on the outer sides of the first outer chain plates. The two ends of the first outer chain plate and the two ends of the first inner chain plate are fixedly connected with the adjusting nuts in a matched mode through pin shafts, the pin shafts between the first outer chain plate and the first inner chain plate are sleeved with sleeves, balls are fixedly connected to the sleeves, and the pin shafts between the balls and the first outer chain plate are provided with second outer chain plates connected with the chain set in a matched mode. Second inner chain plates of the connecting chain set are matched with the pin shafts between the balls and the first inner chain plates, and the scraper chain set and the two ends of the connecting chain set are connected in a staggered mode and closed. Through the arrangement, the scraping bucket can be combined with the chain, and the flexibility and adaptability of the chain are fully utilized to realize more functions.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveying technology, and in particular to a ball chain with a scraper hopper. Background Technology

[0002] Conveyors are mechanical devices widely used in various fields such as industry, agriculture, and mining. Their main function is to realize the continuous or intermittent transport of goods. Common types of conveyors include belt conveyors, chain conveyors, screw conveyors, and bucket elevators. Among them, chain conveyors use chains as traction components, and the continuous movement of the chains drives the goods to move on the conveyor line.

[0003] Chain conveyors, due to the flexibility and adaptability of their chains, can be laid out and designed to meet production needs to a certain extent, a benefit that is difficult to achieve with other types of conveyors. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a ball chain with a scraper hopper, which combines the scraper hopper with the chain, making full use of the chain's flexibility and adaptability.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a scraper hopper type ball chain, comprising a scraper hopper chain assembly and a connecting chain assembly. Each scraper hopper chain assembly includes two first outer chain plates and two first inner chain plates. A scraper hopper is fixedly connected between the two first inner chain plates. The first outer chain plates are located outside the first inner chain plates. Both ends of the first outer chain plates and the first inner chain plates are fixedly connected by a pin and an adjusting nut. A sleeve is fitted on the pin between the first outer chain plates and the first inner chain plates. A ball is fixedly connected to the sleeve. A second outer chain plate of the connecting chain assembly is fitted on the pin between the ball and the first outer chain plate. A second inner chain plate of the connecting chain assembly is fitted on the pin between the ball and the first inner chain plate. The scraper hopper chain assembly and the connecting chain assembly are staggered and closed at both ends.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first outer chain plate and the first inner chain plate are both straight slots of the same size.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the second outer chain plate and the second inner chain plate are the same shape and size as the first outer chain plate and the first inner chain plate.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the upper part of the scraper bucket is trapezoidal in shape, and the top plate of the scraper bucket is coplanar with the upper straight edge of the first inner chain plate.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the lower part of the scraper is shaped like an inverted triangle.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the scraper bucket inlet is opened in the direction of chain movement.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the head of the pin is located on the side close to the first outer chain plate.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, a washer is provided between the first inner chain plate and the adjusting nut.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] By fixing the scraper bucket to the chain, and utilizing the chain's flexibility and adaptability, the scraper bucket can be laid out and designed along with the chain according to production needs, and can be used to convey and lift bulk materials. Simultaneously, the lower part of the scraper bucket is designed as a triangle; the sharp edges at the bottom of the scraper bucket can scrape off and convey materials adhering to the inner wall of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of a ball chain structure with a scraper hopper;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of section A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the installation location of the scraper bucket;

[0018] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of a scraper hopper type ball chain structure.

[0019] In the diagram: 1-scraper chain assembly, 100-first inner chain plate, 101-first outer chain plate; 2-connecting chain assembly, 200-second inner chain plate, 201-second outer chain plate; 3-scraper, 300-top plate, 301-scraper inlet; 4-pin, 5-ball bearing, 6-washer, 7-adjusting nut, 8-sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific examples described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front, or back, are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for illustrative purposes and not for limiting the present utility model. Furthermore, in all embodiments, the same reference numerals denote the same elements.

[0021] like Figure 1 , Figure 2The illustrated type of ball chain with scraper hopper includes several sets of scraper chain groups 1 and connecting chain groups 2, which are arranged in an alternating manner.

[0022] The scraper chain assembly 1 includes a first outer chain plate 101 and a first inner chain plate 100. Each scraper chain assembly 1 includes two first outer chain plates 101 and two first inner chain plates 100. Both the first outer chain plate 101 and the first inner chain plate 100 are plate-shaped with straight grooves, and the first outer chain plate 101 and the first inner chain plate 100 are the same size.

[0023] A scraper bucket 3 is provided between the two first inner chain plates 100, with both ends of the scraper bucket 3 fixedly connected to the middle of the first inner chain plate 100. The upper part of the scraper bucket 3 is trapezoidal, and the top plate 300 of the scraper bucket 3 is coplanar with the upper straight edge of the first inner chain plate 100. The lower part of the scraper bucket 3 is inverted triangular, and a scraper bucket inlet 301 is provided on one side of the scraper bucket 3, with the scraper bucket inlet 301 facing the direction of chain movement.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the first outer link plate 101 is disposed outside the first inner link plate 100. Both ends of the first outer link plate 101 and the first inner link plate 100 have shaft holes that match each other. The first outer link plate 101 and the first inner link plate 100 are connected by a pin 4. The head of the pin 4 is located near the first outer link plate 101, and the tail of the pin 4 passes through the first outer link plate 101 and the first inner link plate 100 in sequence, and is fitted with an adjusting nut 7. A washer 6 is provided between the first inner link plate 100 and the adjusting nut 7. A rotatable sleeve 8 is fitted on the pin 4, and a ball bearing 5 is fixed to the sleeve 8 by an interference fit. The ball bearing 5 is located between the first outer link plate 101 and the first inner link plate 100.

[0025] The connecting chain group 2 includes a second outer chain plate 201 and a second inner chain plate 200. Each connecting chain group 2 includes two second outer chain plates 201 and two second inner chain plates 200. The shape and size of the second outer chain plate 201 and the second inner chain plate 200 are the same as those of the first outer chain plate 101 and the first inner chain plate 100.

[0026] Both ends of the second outer link plate 201 and the second inner link plate 200 are also provided with shaft holes identical to those of the scraper chain assembly 1. The second outer link plate 201 engages with the pin 4 connected to the scraper chain assembly 1 through the shaft hole, and the second outer link plate 201 is fitted between the first outer link plate 101 and the ball bearing 5; the second inner link plate 200 engages with the pin 4 connected to the scraper chain assembly 1 through the shaft hole, and the second inner link plate 200 is fitted between the first inner link plate 100 and the ball bearing 5.

[0027] As a further illustration of this example, by setting up a scraper chain group 1, one side of a set of connecting chain groups 2 is connected to one side of a set of connecting chain groups 2, and the other side of the scraper chain group 1 is connected to another set of connecting chain groups 2 in the same way. By doing so, a closed chain of the required length can be formed. Each adjacent scraper 3 on the chain contains a set of connecting chain groups 2, which can ensure that there is a certain distance between the scraper 3.

[0028] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0029] By fixing the scraper bucket 3 to the chain, the flexibility and adaptability of the chain can be utilized to arrange and design the scraper bucket 3 according to production needs, allowing it to move to any position with the chain. The movement of the chain drives the scraper bucket 3 fixed to the chain to move as well. The scraper bucket 3, with its triangular bottom, can scrape off any attached material within the chain assembly, and it can also lift materials.

[0030] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A ball chain with a scraper hopper, characterized in that, The assembly includes a scraper chain assembly (1) and a connecting chain assembly (2). Each scraper chain assembly (1) includes two first outer chain plates (101) and two first inner chain plates (100). A scraper (3) is fixedly connected between the two first inner chain plates (100). The first outer chain plate (101) is located outside the first inner chain plate (100). Both ends of the first outer chain plate (101) and the first inner chain plate (100) are fixedly connected by a pin (4) and an adjusting nut (7). The first outer chain plate (101) and the first inner chain plate (100) are connected by a pin (4) and an adjusting nut (7). A sleeve (8) is fitted on the pin (4) between the inner chain plates (100), and a ball (5) is fixedly connected on the sleeve (8). A second outer chain plate (201) connecting the chain group (2) is fitted on the pin (4) between the ball (5) and the first outer chain plate (101). A second inner chain plate (200) connecting the chain group (2) is fitted on the pin (4) between the ball (5) and the first inner chain plate (100). The scraper chain group (1) and the connecting chain group (2) are interleaved and closed at both ends.

2. The ball chain with scraper hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first outer chain plate (101) and the first inner chain plate (100) are both straight slots of the same size.

3. The ball chain with scraper hopper according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second outer link plate (201) and the second inner link plate (200) have the same shape and size as the first outer link plate (101) and the first inner link plate (100).

4. The ball chain with scraper hopper according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper part of the scraper bucket (3) is trapezoidal in shape, and the top plate (300) of the scraper bucket (3) is coplanar with the upper straight edge of the first inner chain plate (100).

5. The ball chain with scraper hopper according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower part of the scraper (3) is shaped like an inverted triangle.

6. The ball chain with scraper hopper according to claim 5, characterized in that, The scraper inlet (301) of the scraper (3) is opened in the direction of chain movement.

7. The ball chain with scraper hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The head of the pin (4) is located on the side close to the first outer chain plate (101).

8. The ball chain with scraper hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that, A washer (6) is provided between the first inner chain plate (100) and the adjusting nut (7).