Z-shaped elevator
By introducing a front-embedded section and a rear-embedded groove structure into the bucket design of the Z-type elevator, the problem of material falling due to the gap between the buckets is solved, sealed conveying is achieved, and the stability and cleanliness of the equipment are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520126555.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-17
AI Technical Summary
The gap between the buckets in existing Z-type elevators causes materials to easily fall out, resulting in waste.
The design incorporates a front embedding section and a rear embedding groove structure for the hopper base, creating an overlapping seal between adjacent conveying hoppers to achieve gap sealing.
It effectively prevents materials from falling during the conveying process, reduces waste, improves conveying stability and cleanliness, and extends the normal working time of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of material lifting equipment, specifically relating to a Z-type elevator. Background Technology
[0002] Z-type elevators, also known as Z-type feeders and Z-type conveyors, have advantages such as large conveying capacity, high lifting height, stable and reliable operation, and long service life. Z-type elevators can reduce material breakage rate and are suitable for conveying non-sticky materials such as granular, powdery, and small lump materials. Z-type elevators transport materials through buckets suspended on chains or rubber belts within a closed shell. They can perform horizontal-vertical-horizontal combined conveying, and can be fed at single or multiple points, and discharged at single or multiple points through the unloading device. The enclosed body minimizes leakage and pollution, resulting in a low material breakage rate and reducing the generation of defective products. They are suitable for various occasions requiring gentle handling of materials.
[0003] Chinese patent document CN215477723U discloses a Z-type elevator, including a Z-type support and a drive device. The drive device includes a drive motor and a reducer. The Z-type support has a discharge port on one bottom side of its top and a feed chute on one top side of its bottom. The Z-type support is supported and fixed to the ground by its base and support frame. Several transmission components and a redirection component are fixed to the inner walls of both sides of the Z-type support. The base of the Z-type support is equipped with multiple fixable rollers. This technical solution has a simple structure, low cost, is suitable for lifting small batches of materials, and is easy to move.
[0004] In existing Z-type elevators, the buckets are mostly spaced apart. During the material conveying process, because there is a gap between the two buckets, the material is easy to fall through the gap between the two buckets, resulting in material waste. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a Z-type hoist to solve the aforementioned problems existing in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a Z-shaped elevator, comprising a Z-shaped housing, wherein a chain assembly, a sprocket assembly, and multiple conveying hoppers are provided inside the Z-shaped housing, the multiple conveying hoppers are all disposed on the chain assembly, the sprocket assembly is connected to a drive device, the drive device is used to drive the chain assembly to circulate within the Z-shaped housing through the sprocket assembly; each conveying hopper comprises a hopper base, the hopper base is provided with a support shaft connected to the chain assembly at a position offset from its center of gravity, the opening of the hopper base is provided with a front embedding part, and the side wall of the hopper base is provided with a rear embedding groove, wherein in two adjacent conveying hoppers, the front embedding part of one conveying hopper can be embedded into the rear embedding groove of the other conveying hopper, so that an overlapping and sealing structure is formed between the two conveying hoppers.
[0007] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the hopper base body comprises a front support plate, a rear support plate, a lower support plate, a left support plate and a right support plate, the bottom of the front support plate, the rear support plate, the left support plate and the right support plate is connected with the lower support plate, and the front support plate, the rear support plate, the left support plate and the right support plate are connected in a ring structure, the top of the front support plate is provided with the front embedding part, and the surface of the rear support plate is provided with the rear embedding groove.
[0008] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the support shaft is arranged along the length direction of the front embedding part of the front support plate.
[0009] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the front support plate and the rear support plate are both arranged in an inclined manner, and the inclination directions of the front support plate and the rear support plate are consistent.
[0010] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the front support plate and the rear support plate are both arranged in an inclined manner, and the inclination directions of the front support plate and the rear support plate are consistent.
[0011] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the chain assembly comprises two oppositely arranged ring chains, the ring chains are arranged along the Z-shaped shell, and the two ends of the support shaft are connected with the pin shafts of the two ring chains respectively.
[0012] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the support shaft and the pin shaft of the ring chain are integrally formed.
[0013] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the sprocket assembly comprises a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket and a steering sprocket, the driving sprocket, the driven sprocket and the steering sprocket are mutually engaged with the chain assembly, and the driving sprocket is adjacent to the driving device.
[0014] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the driven sprocket is connected with a tensioning mechanism.
[0015] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the tensioning mechanism comprises a tensioning rod, a tensioning seat, an adjusting nut and an adjusting sliding block, a rotating shaft is arranged between the adjusting sliding block and the driven sprocket, the adjusting sliding block is slidingly installed on the Z-shaped shell, one end of the tensioning rod is connected with the tensioning seat, the other end of the tensioning rod is slidingly matched with the adjusting sliding block, the adjusting nut is threadedly connected with the tensioning rod, and the adjusting nut abuts against the adjusting sliding block.
[0016] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the Z-shaped shell comprises a feeding part, a lifting part and a discharging part connected in sequence, the feeding part is provided with a feeding port, and the discharging part is provided with a discharging port.
[0017] As an optional implementation form of the above technical solution, the feeding port is slidably provided with a switch door plate.
[0018] The utility model discloses the beneficial effect that:
[0019] The utility model provides a Z type elevator, and the opening portion of hopper base body is equipped with front embedding part, and the lateral wall of hopper base body is equipped with rear embedding groove, among two adjacent conveying hoppers, the front embedding part of one conveying hopper can embed in the rear embedding groove of another conveying hopper, to make the lap joint sealing structure between two conveying hoppers. A plurality of conveying hoppers are sequentially lapped by front embedding part and rear embedding groove, realize the gap sealing function of adjacent two conveying hoppers, avoid falling problem in the process of material conveying, reduce the waste of material. The utility model discloses simple structure, and material conveying is stable and high efficiency, can effectively avoid material leakage, improve the cleanliness of Z type elevator, make Z type elevator can long time normal work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic diagram of Z type elevator in an embodiment of the utility model,
[0021] Figure 2 It is the internal structure schematic diagram of Z type elevator in an embodiment of the utility model,
[0022] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic diagram of a plurality of conveying hoppers in an embodiment of the utility model,
[0023] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic diagram of single conveying hopper in one visual angle in an embodiment of the utility model,
[0024] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic diagram of single conveying hopper in another visual angle in an embodiment of the utility model,
[0025] Figure 6 It is the structure schematic diagram of tensioning mechanism in an embodiment of the utility model.
[0026] In the drawing: 1-Z type shell, 2-conveying hopper, 3-driving device, 4-hopper base body, 5-supporting shaft, 6-front embedding part, 7-rear embedding groove, 8-front supporting plate, 9-rear supporting plate, 10-lower supporting plate, 11-left supporting plate, 12-right supporting plate, 13-annular chain, 14-driving sprocket, 15-following sprocket, 16-reversing sprocket, 17-tensioning mechanism, 18-tensioning rod, 19-tensioning seat, 20-adjusting nut, 21-adjusting sliding block, 22-switch door plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] As Figures 1-6As shown, the embodiment provides a Z-type elevator, which comprises a Z-type shell 1, a chain assembly, a sprocket assembly and a plurality of conveying hoppers 2 are arranged in the Z-type shell 1, the plurality of conveying hoppers 2 are arranged on the chain assembly, the sprocket assembly is connected with a driving device 3, and the driving device 3 is used for driving the chain assembly to circularly move in the Z-type shell 1 through the sprocket assembly. The bottom end of the Z-type shell 1 is a feeding end, and the top end of the Z-type shell 1 is a discharging end. The conveying hoppers 2 move through the chain assembly, so that the material is lifted to a certain height, and the Z-type elevator can be applied to the lifting of powder or granular material.
[0028] The Z-type shell 1 comprises a feeding part, a lifting part and a discharging part which are sequentially connected, the feeding part is provided with a feeding port, and the discharging part is provided with a discharging port. The feeding port is slidably provided with a switch door plate 22, and the switch door plate 22 is opened to add material to the feeding port.
[0029] Specifically, the conveying hopper 2 comprises a hopper base body 4, the hopper base body 4 is provided with a support shaft 5 connected with the chain assembly away from the gravity center position of the hopper base body 4, and the support shaft 5 is away from the gravity center position of the hopper base body 4, so as to facilitate the hopper base body 4 to dump material. The opening part of the hopper base body 4 is provided with a front embedding part 6, and the side wall of the hopper base body 4 is provided with a rear embedding groove 7. In adjacent two conveying hoppers 2, the front embedding part 6 of one conveying hopper 2 can be embedded into the rear embedding groove 7 of the other conveying hopper 2, so as to form a lap sealing structure between the two conveying hoppers 2. The plurality of conveying hoppers 2 are sequentially lapped through the front embedding part 6 and the rear embedding groove 7, so as to realize the gap sealing function of the adjacent two conveying hoppers 2, avoid the falling problem in the material conveying process, and reduce the waste of material.
[0030] The utility model discloses simple structure, material conveying is stable and high efficiency, can effectively avoid material leakage, improved the cleanliness of Z type elevator, make Z type elevator can long time normal work.
[0031] Specifically, the hopper base body 4 comprises a front support plate 8, a rear support plate 9, a lower support plate 10, a left support plate 11 and a right support plate 12, the bottom of the front support plate 8, the rear support plate 9, the left support plate 11 and the right support plate 12 is connected with the lower support plate 10, and the front support plate 8, the rear support plate 9, the left support plate 11 and the right support plate 12 are connected to form a ring structure, the top of the front support plate 8 is provided with the front embedding part 6, and the surface of the rear support plate 9 is provided with the rear embedding groove 7. The hopper base body 4 has an opening part at the top, which facilitates loading of material, and the support shaft 5 is arranged along the length direction of the front embedding part 6 of the front support plate 8. The plurality of conveying hoppers 2 are sequentially arranged, the front embedding part 6 of the rear conveying hopper 2 is inserted into the rear embedding groove 7 of the front conveying hopper 2, which can effectively prevent material leakage and ensure smooth transmission of the conveying hopper 2.
[0032] Preferably, the front support plate 8 and the rear support plate 9 are both inclined, and the inclination directions of the front support plate 8 and the rear support plate 9 are consistent. The hopper base body 4 has a certain inclination angle, and the support shaft 5 deviates from the gravity center position of the hopper base body 4. The hopper base body 4 is hung on the chain assembly through the support shaft 5, and the latter hopper base body 4 is pressed on the former hopper base body 4, thereby improving the lap stability and sealing between the two conveying hoppers 2.
[0033] In order to avoid material jamming in the hopper base body 4, the front support plate 8 and the lower support plate 10 are connected through a circular arc transition, and the rear support plate 9 and the lower support plate 10 are connected through a circular arc transition, so that the material in the hopper base body 4 can be smoothly poured out.
[0034] In a specific embodiment, the chain assembly includes two oppositely arranged ring chains 13, the ring chains 13 are arranged along the Z-shaped shell 1, and the two ends of the support shaft 5 are respectively connected with the pin shafts of the two ring chains 13. Preferably, the support shaft 5 and the pin shaft of the ring chain 13 are integrally formed.
[0035] In a specific embodiment, the chain wheel assembly includes a driving sprocket 14, a driven sprocket 15 and a steering sprocket 16, the driving sprocket 14, the driven sprocket 15 and the steering sprocket 16 are all meshed with the chain assembly, and the driving sprocket 14 is adjacent to the driving device 3. The driving sprocket 14, the driven sprocket 15 and the steering sprocket 16 are arranged in pairs, usually the driving sprocket 14 and the driven sprocket 15 both have two, and the two driving sprockets 14 and the two driven sprockets 15 are connected with a connecting shaft, so that the two driving sprockets 14 and the two driven sprockets 15 move synchronously. The number of steering sprockets 16 is set according to the demand, and the steering sprocket 16 is used to realize the steering of the ring chain 13.
[0036] Preferably, the driven sprocket 15 is connected with a tensioning mechanism 17. The tensioning mechanism 17 includes a tensioning rod 18, a tensioning seat 19, an adjusting nut 20 and an adjusting sliding block 21. The adjusting sliding block 21 and the driven sprocket 15 are provided with a rotating shaft, the adjusting sliding block 21 is slidingly installed on the Z-shaped shell 1, one end of the tensioning rod 18 is connected with the tensioning seat 19, the other end of the tensioning rod 18 is slidingly matched with the adjusting sliding block 21, the adjusting nut 20 is threadedly connected with the tensioning rod 18, and the adjusting nut 20 abuts against the adjusting sliding block 21. The tensioning mechanism 17 and the driven sprocket 15 are arranged one by one, by tightening the adjusting nut 20, the adjusting sliding block 21 is transversely slid, thereby tensioning the ring chain 13, and ensuring that the material can be smoothly conveyed.
[0037] In the description of the utility model, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood broadly, can be fixed connection, detachable connection, or integrated; can be mechanical connection or electrical connection; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the communication between two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements, for those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood. In addition, the specific features, structures and the like described in the embodiments are included in at least one embodiment, and the features of different embodiments can be combined by those skilled in the art without mutual contradiction. The protection scope of the utility model is not limited to the above specific embodiments, according to the basic technical concept of the utility model, the embodiments that can be thought of by those skilled in the art without creative labor all belong to the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A Z-lift comprising a Z-shaped housing (1), characterized in that, The Z-shaped shell (1) is internally provided with a chain assembly, a chain wheel assembly and a plurality of feeding hoppers (2), the plurality of feeding hoppers (2) are arranged on the chain assembly, the chain wheel assembly is connected with a driving device (3), and the driving device (3) is used for driving the chain assembly to circularly move in the Z-shaped shell (1) through the chain wheel assembly; the feeding hopper (2) comprises a hopper base body (4), the hopper base body (4) is provided with a support shaft (5) connected with the chain assembly at a position deviating from the center of gravity of the hopper base body (4), an opening portion of the hopper base body (4) is provided with a front embedding portion (6), a side wall of the hopper base body (4) is provided with a rear embedding groove (7), in two adjacent feeding hoppers (2), the front embedding portion (6) of one feeding hopper (2) can be embedded into the rear embedding groove (7) of the other feeding hopper (2), so that a lap sealing structure is formed between the two feeding hoppers (2).
2. The Z-lift of claim 1, wherein, The hopper base body (4) comprises a front support plate (8), a rear support plate (9), a lower support plate (10), a left support plate (11) and a right support plate (12), the bottom of the front support plate (8), the rear support plate (9), the left support plate (11) and the right support plate (12) is connected with the lower support plate (10), and the front support plate (8), the rear support plate (9), the left support plate (11) and the right support plate (12) are connected in series to form a ring structure, the top of the front support plate (8) is provided with the front embedding portion (6), and the surface of the rear support plate (9) is provided with the rear embedding groove (7).
3. The Z-lift of claim 2, wherein, The support shaft (5) is arranged along the length direction of the front embedding portion (6) of the front support plate (8).
4. The Z-lift of claim 3, wherein, The front support plate (8) and the rear support plate (9) are both arranged in an inclined manner, and the inclined directions of the front support plate (8) and the rear support plate (9) are consistent.
5. The Z-lift of claim 4, wherein, The front support plate (8) and the lower support plate (10) and the rear support plate (9) and the lower support plate (10) are connected through a circular arc transition.
6. The Z-lift of claim 1, wherein, The chain assembly comprises two oppositely arranged ring chains (13), the ring chains (13) are arranged along the Z-shaped shell (1), and the two ends of the support shaft (5) are connected with the pin shafts of the two ring chains (13) respectively; the support shaft (5) and the pin shafts of the ring chains (13) are integrally formed.
7. The Z-lift of claim 1, wherein, The chain wheel assembly comprises a driving sprocket (14), a driven sprocket (15) and a steering sprocket (16), the driving sprocket (14), the driven sprocket (15) and the steering sprocket (16) are all meshed with the chain assembly, and the driving sprocket (14) is adjacent to the driving device (3).
8. The Z-lift of claim 7, wherein, The driven sprocket (15) is connected with a tensioning mechanism (17).
9. The Z-lift of claim 8, wherein, The tensioning mechanism (17) comprises a tensioning rod (18), a tensioning seat (19), an adjusting nut (20) and an adjusting sliding block (21), a rotating shaft is arranged between the adjusting sliding block (21) and the driven sprocket (15), the adjusting sliding block (21) is slidingly installed on the Z-shaped shell (1), one end of the tensioning rod (18) is connected with the tensioning seat (19), the other end of the tensioning rod (18) is slidingly matched with the adjusting sliding block (21), the adjusting nut (20) is threadedly connected with the tensioning rod (18), and the adjusting nut (20) abuts against the adjusting sliding block (21).
10. The Z-lift of claim 1, wherein, The Z-shaped shell (1) comprises a feeding part, a lifting part and a discharging part connected in sequence, the feeding part is provided with a feeding port, and the discharging part is provided with a discharging port; the feeding port is slidably provided with a switch door plate (22).
Citation Information
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Z-shaped elevator
CN215477723U