Conveyor with automatic belt adjusting structure
By using an inductive switch to detect the tension of the conveyor belt and a lead screw stepper motor to adjust the tension, the problem of tension loosening during long-term operation of the belt conveyor is solved, thus improving the stability and service life of the conveyor.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520599023.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-01
AI Technical Summary
Belt conveyors can become loose due to tension changes during long-term operation, affecting their stability.
The tension of the conveyor belt is automatically adjusted by using an inductive switch to detect the tension and adjusting the position of the driven shaft via a lead screw stepper motor.
This design achieves a simple conveyor structure, saves time and labor, ensures good operational stability, and extends the service life.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a conveyor technical field, concretely relates to a conveyor with automatic adjusting belt structure. BACKGROUND
[0002] The belt conveyor transports products to the designated position in horizontal or inclined mode through the belt. It is suitable for the transportation of most small and medium-sized products in product classification, product transmission, assembly line and other occasions.
[0003] Because of the long-time work of the belt conveyor, the transportation of heavy objects, the change of environmental temperature and other reasons, the tension of the belt will change accordingly. If it is not adjusted in time, it will affect the use of the conveyor. SUMMARY
[0004] The utility model mainly solves the deficiency existing in prior art, provides a conveyor with automatic adjusting belt structure, it has the characteristics such as simple structure, time saving and labor saving and good running stability. The problem that the tension of the conveyor belt is loose during the long-time operation of the belt conveyor is solved. The tightness of the conveyor belt is detected by the inductive switch, and the screw stepper motor is controlled to adjust the conveyor belt, so that the appropriate tension is reached, and the service life is prolonged.
[0005] The above technical problems of the utility model are mainly solved by the following technical scheme:
[0006] A conveyor with automatic adjusting belt structure, including belt conveying frame, the one end side of belt conveying frame is equipped with driver, the other end side of belt conveying frame is equipped with automatic adjusting assembly. The belt conveying frame includes installation base frame, the upper end of installation base frame is equipped with conveyor shell, the inside of conveyor shell is equipped with conveyor belt, the one end between conveyor belt and driver is equipped with driving shaft, the other end between conveyor belt and automatic adjusting assembly is equipped with driven shaft, the automatic adjusting assembly includes screw stepper motor, and the front and back positions of driven shaft are adjusted by screw stepper motor to realize automatic adjusting belt tension.
[0007] As preferred, the front end of driven shaft is equipped with a pair of inductive switch that is inserted and fixedly connected with conveyor shell, the inductive switch is in circuit communication with screw stepper motor, the tightness of conveyor belt is detected by inductive switch, and screw stepper motor is controlled to adjust conveyor belt.
[0008] As preferred, the front and back two side end faces of conveyor shell are equipped with bearing seat that is inserted with driven shaft and driving shaft, the two sides between driven shaft and bearing seat are equipped with adjusting sliding seat that is fixedly connected with conveyor shell by bolt.
[0009] Preferably, the driver includes a belt-driven motor, the front end of which is provided with a drive sprocket, and one end of the drive shaft is provided with a driven sprocket that is chain-driven with the drive sprocket.
[0010] Preferably, the lower end of the mounting base frame is provided with a motor base that is bolted to and fixed to the belt drive motor.
[0011] Preferably, a guide and drainage plate with an inclined structure is provided between the rear end of the drive shaft and the conveyor housing.
[0012] This invention can achieve the following effects:
[0013] This invention provides a conveyor with an automatically adjusting belt structure, which, compared with existing technologies, features a simple structure, saves time and labor, and offers good operational stability. It solves the problem of belt tension loosening during long-term operation of belt conveyors. By detecting the belt tension through an inductive switch, a lead screw stepper motor is controlled to adjust the belt to achieve the appropriate tension, extending its service life. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Automatic adjustment component; 2. Belt conveyor frame; 3. Driver; 4. Driven shaft; 5. Conveyor belt; 6. Conveyor housing; 7. Drive shaft; 8. Drainage plate; 9. Bearing seat; 10. Driven sprocket; 11. Motor seat; 12. Drive sprocket; 13. Belt drive motor; 14. Mounting base frame; 15. Inductive switch; 16. Screw stepper motor; 17. Adjustment sliding seat. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0018] Example: Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a conveyor with an automatically adjusting belt structure includes a belt conveyor frame 2. A driver 3 is located on one side of the belt conveyor frame 2, and an automatic adjustment component 1 is located on the other side. The belt conveyor frame 2 includes a mounting base frame 14, with a conveyor housing 6 on its upper end. A conveyor belt 5 is located inside the conveyor housing 6. A drive shaft 7 is located between one end of the conveyor belt 5 and the driver 3. An inclined guide and drainage plate 8 is located between the rear end of the drive shaft 7 and the conveyor housing 6. A driven shaft 4 is located between the other end of the conveyor belt 5 and the automatic adjustment component 1. Bearing seats 9 are located on the front and rear end faces of the conveyor housing 6, which are inserted into the driven shaft 4 and the drive shaft 7. Adjusting sliding seats 17, bolted to the conveyor housing 6, are located on both sides of the driven shaft 4 between the driven shaft 4 and the bearing seats 9. The automatic adjustment component 1 includes a lead screw stepper motor 16, which adjusts the front and rear positions of the driven shaft 4 to automatically adjust the belt tension. The driven shaft 4 has a pair of inductive switches 15 at its front end, which are plugged into and fixed to the conveyor housing 6. The inductive switches 15 are connected to the lead screw stepper motor 16 in a circuit. The inductive switches 15 detect the tension of the conveyor belt 5 and control the lead screw stepper motor 16 to adjust the conveyor belt 5. The driver 3 includes a belt drive motor 13, with a drive sprocket 12 at its front end. One end of the drive shaft 7 has a driven sprocket 10 that is chain-driven with the drive sprocket 12. The lower end of the mounting base 14 has a motor base 11 that is bolted to and fixed to the belt drive motor 13.
[0019] In summary, this conveyor with an automatically adjusting belt structure features a simple structure, saves time and labor, and offers good operational stability. It solves the problem of belt tension loosening during long-term operation of belt conveyors. By detecting the belt tension through an inductive switch, it controls a lead screw stepper motor to adjust the belt to achieve the appropriate tension, thus extending its service life.
[0020] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0021] In summary, the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the structural features of the present utility model are not limited thereto. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model are covered by the patent scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A conveyor having an automatically adjusting belt structure, characterized by: The utility model provides a belt conveying frame (2), one end side of the belt conveying frame (2) is equipped with a driver (3), the other end side of the belt conveying frame (2) is equipped with an automatic adjusting assembly (1), the belt conveying frame (2) includes the installation base frame (14), the installation base frame (14) upper end is equipped with the conveyor housing (6), the conveyor housing (6) is equipped with the conveying belt (5) in, the conveying belt (5) one end with the driver (3) between the driving shaft (7) is equipped with, the conveying belt (5) the other end with the automatic adjusting assembly (1) between the driven shaft (4) is equipped with, the automatic adjusting assembly (1) includes the screw stepper motor (16), adopts the screw stepper motor (16) and adjusts the front and back position of driven shaft (4) to realize the automatic adjustment belt tension.
2. Conveyor with self-adjusting belt structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driven shaft (4) front end is equipped with a pair of with the conveyor housing (6) is inserted and connected fixedly the inductive switch (15), the inductive switch (15) with screw stepper motor (16) circuit intercommunication, through inductive switch (15) detection conveying belt (5) tightness, control screw stepper motor (16) to the adjustment of conveying belt (5).
3. The conveyor having an automatically adjusting belt structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor housing (6) front and back two side end surfaces are equipped with the bearing seat (9) with the driven shaft (4), the driving shaft (7) is inserted, the driven shaft (4) both sides with bearing seat (9) between the adjustment sliding seat (17) with conveyor housing (6) bolt connection fixedly is equipped.
4. The conveyor having an automatically adjusting belt structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driver (3) includes the belt drive motor (13), the belt drive motor (13) front end is equipped with the driving sprocket (12), the driving shaft (7) one end is equipped with the driven sprocket (10) with driving sprocket (12) chain type transmission.
5. The conveyor having an automatically adjusting belt structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The installation base frame (14) lower end with belt drive motor (13) between the motor base (11) with belt drive motor (13) bolt connection fixedly is equipped.
6. The conveyor having an automatically adjusting belt structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving shaft (7) rear end with conveyor housing (6) between the inclined structure's water diversion board (8) is equipped.