Hopper with spraying and dust falling functions

By designing a spray device and a collision buffer device on the hopper, the problem of dust pollution during the unloading process was solved, achieving the effects of reducing dust and collision damage.

CN223765637UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06JIANGSU XINGWANG LOGISTICS CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520444441.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-13
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-13

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Technical Problem

Existing grab bucket devices generate a large amount of dust during the unloading process, causing environmental pollution.

Method used

Design a hopper with a spray dust suppression function. The spray device is formed by two semi-annular tubes to form a ring structure. The nozzle sprays water mist to suppress dust. A collision buffer device is set on the outside of the hopper to reduce collision impact.

Benefits of technology

Spraying water mist reduces dust and improves the environmental quality of the work site, while buffer devices reduce collision damage.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a hopper with spraying and dust falling functions, which comprises a hopper main body, the hopper main body comprises two grab bucket components capable of relatively rotating, a spraying device is arranged at the upper end of the hopper main body, the spraying device comprises two semi-ring-shaped pipes, the two semi-ring-shaped pipes are mutually connected to form a ring-shaped structure, liquid cavities are arranged in the semi-ring-shaped pipes, and the liquid cavities are communicated with the grab bucket components. A plurality of atomizing nozzles are arranged on the outer side of the semi-annular pipe and are communicated with the liquid cavity; the semi-annular pipe is connected with a water inlet pipe; a collision buffering device is arranged on the outer side of the hopper component. When cargo such as coal and ore is unshipped, the spraying device at the upper end of the hopper body is started, water mist is sprayed to the position near the hopper through the atomizing nozzle on the spraying device, the dust falling effect is achieved in a water mist spraying mode, flying dust near the hopper is reduced, and therefore the quality of the environment near an operation site is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a hopper, and more particularly to a hopper with a dust suppression spray function. Background Technology

[0002] A grab unloader is a large port machine specifically designed for unloading bulk carriers. It is primarily used for unloading bulk cargoes such as coal and ore. Equipped with grab buckets, the grab unloader can effectively grab materials from the ship's hold and unload them to designated locations on the dock, such as storage yards, or directly onto trucks.

[0003] Then, in the process of grabbing cargo such as coal and ore from ships and transferring them to the dock, the existing grab bucket devices generate a lot of dust at the operation site because the coal and ore carry a lot of dust, which causes significant pollution to the surrounding environment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a hopper with a dust suppression spray function.

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a hopper with a dust suppression spray function, comprising a hopper body, the hopper body including two relatively rotatable grab bucket components, a spray device provided at the upper end of the hopper body, the spray device including two semi-annular tubes, the two semi-annular tubes being connected to each other to form an annular structure, a liquid chamber provided inside the semi-annular tubes, and a plurality of atomizing nozzles provided on the outer side of the semi-annular tubes, the atomizing nozzles being connected to the liquid chambers; a water inlet pipe connected to the semi-annular tubes; and a collision buffer device provided on the outer side of the hopper components.

[0006] Preferably, each end of the semi-annular tube is provided with a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is provided with bolt holes. The connecting plates of the two semi-annular tubes are connected by connecting bolts. The bottom of the semi-annular tube is provided with a positioning block, and the positioning block is provided with a positioning groove. The upper end of the hopper body is provided with a positioning component corresponding to the positioning groove, and the positioning component is inserted into the positioning groove.

[0007] Preferably, the positioning element is L-shaped.

[0008] Preferably, the collision buffer device includes an energy-absorbing box and a crash plate. The energy-absorbing box is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the grab bucket component, and the crash plate is installed on the side of the energy-absorbing box away from the grab bucket component. The crash plate and the energy-absorbing box are connected by a spring.

[0009] Preferably, the energy-absorbing box has an energy-absorbing cavity inside.

[0010] Preferably, the energy-absorbing box is made of steel plate with a thickness of 1.2-1.8 mm.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: when unloading coal, ore and other cargoes, the spraying device at the top of the hopper body is activated, and water mist is sprayed onto the vicinity of the hopper through the atomizing nozzles on the spraying device. The water mist spraying method achieves the effect of dust reduction, reduces dust near the hopper, and thus improves the environmental quality near the work site. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the spray device from one direction.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the spray device from another direction.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the spray system.

[0016] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of section A.

[0017] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Grab bucket component, 2. Semi-annular tube, 3. Water inlet pipe, 4. Sling, 5. Atomizing nozzle, 6. Positioning block, 7. Positioning groove, 8. Connecting plate, 9. Connecting bolt, 10. Liquid chamber, 11. Positioning component, 12. Energy absorption box, 13. Anti-collision plate, 14. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a hopper with a dust suppression spray function includes a hopper body, which includes two relatively rotatable grab bucket components 1. A spray device is provided at the upper end of the hopper body. The spray device includes two semi-annular pipes 2, which are connected to each other to form an annular structure. A liquid chamber 10 is provided inside the semi-annular pipe 2, and a plurality of atomizing nozzles 5 are provided on the outside of the semi-annular pipe 2. The atomizing nozzles 5 are connected to the liquid chamber 10. A water inlet pipe 3 is connected to the semi-annular pipe 2. A collision buffer device is provided on the outside of the hopper components.

[0021] The upper end of the hopper body is connected to the hoisting cable 4, and the cargo is grabbed by two grab bucket components 1 on the hopper body. During unloading operations of coal, ore, and other cargo, the spray device at the upper end of the hopper body can be activated. Water mist is sprayed onto the vicinity of the hopper through the atomizing nozzles 5 on the spray device, achieving a dust suppression effect and reducing dust near the hopper, thereby improving the environmental quality near the work site. The atomizing nozzles 5 are arranged in a circular array on the outer side of the annular structure, ensuring uniform spraying and allowing the water mist to cover the area around the hopper, thus improving the dust suppression effect. The water inlet pipe 3 is connected to an external water supply device. When the spray device is working, water is supplied to the liquid chamber 10 inside the semi-annular pipe 2 through the water inlet pipe 3, and then the water is sprayed out in the form of water mist through each atomizing nozzle 5.

[0022] During actual unloading operations, the outer side of the hopper may collide with some facilities on the ship's hold or dock. In this invention, a collision buffer device is provided on the outer side of the hopper component. The collision buffer device can reduce the impact force generated by the impact and reduce the damage caused by the impact.

[0023] The semi-annular tube 2 is provided with connecting plates 8 at both ends, and bolt holes are provided on the connecting plates 8. The connecting plates 8 of the two semi-annular tubes 2 are connected by connecting bolts 9. The bottom of the semi-annular tube 2 is provided with a positioning block 6, and a positioning groove 7 is provided on the positioning block 6. The upper end of the hopper body is provided with a positioning element 11 corresponding to the positioning groove 7, and the positioning element 11 is inserted into the positioning groove 7.

[0024] In this invention, the spraying device is assembled from two semi-annular tubes 2, which are fixedly connected by connecting bolts 9. This structure facilitates the installation and disassembly of the spraying device. When installing the spraying device, the positioning piece 11 at the upper end of the hopper body is inserted into the positioning groove 7 at the bottom of the semi-annular tube 2, and then the two ends of the two semi-annular tubes 2 are connected by connecting bolts 9. The spraying device is fixed to the upper end of the hopper body through the cooperation between the positioning piece 11 and the positioning groove 7. When disassembling the spraying device, simply remove the connecting bolts 9 between the two semi-annular tubes 2, and then the semi-annular tubes 2 can be removed from the hopper body.

[0025] In this embodiment, the positioning element 11 is L-shaped.

[0026] Furthermore, the collision buffer device includes an energy-absorbing box 12 and a crash plate 13. The energy-absorbing box 12 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the grab bucket component 1, and the crash plate 13 is located on the side of the energy-absorbing box 12 away from the grab bucket component 1. The crash plate 13 and the energy-absorbing box 12 are connected by a spring 14. During operation, when the crash plate 13 on the grab bucket component 1 collides with an external object, the spring 14 located between the crash plate 13 and the energy-absorbing box 12 can effectively buffer the impact and reduce the damage caused by the impact. If the impact force is too large, while the spring 14 plays a buffering role, the excessive impact force will cause the energy-absorbing box 12 to deform under the force. The deformation of the energy-absorbing box 12 absorbs part of the impact kinetic energy, thus playing a further buffering role.

[0027] The energy-absorbing box 12 is a box structure made of steel plate, and an energy-absorbing cavity is set inside the energy-absorbing box 12. The thickness of the steel plate of the energy-absorbing box 12 is 1.2-1.8 mm.

[0028] This utility model is not limited to the above-described preferred embodiments. Anyone can derive other forms of products under the guidance of this utility model. However, regardless of any changes made in their shape or structure, any technical solution that is the same as or similar to this application falls within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A material hopper with a spray dust-settling function, characterized in that, The hopper body comprises two relatively rotatable grab bucket parts, the upper end of the hopper body is provided with a spraying device, the spraying device comprises two half-ring pipes which are connected to form a ring structure, a liquid cavity is arranged in the half-ring pipe, a plurality of atomizing nozzles are arranged on the outer side of the half-ring pipe and communicate with the liquid cavity, a water inlet pipe is connected to the half-ring pipe, and a collision buffering device is arranged on the outer side of the hopper part.

2. The hopper with a spray dust-settling function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the half-ring pipe are respectively provided with connecting plates, bolt holes are arranged on the connecting plates, and the connecting plates of the two half-ring pipes are connected through connecting bolts; the bottom of the half-ring pipe is provided with a positioning block, the positioning block is provided with a positioning groove, the upper end of the hopper body is provided with a positioning piece corresponding to the positioning groove, and the positioning piece is inserted into the positioning groove.

3. The hopper with a spray dust-settling function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning piece is in the shape of "L".

4. The hopper with a spray dust-settling function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collision buffering device comprises an energy absorption box and a collision prevention plate, the energy absorption box is fixedly arranged on the outer surface of the grab bucket part, the collision prevention plate is arranged on the side of the energy absorption box away from the grab bucket part, and the collision prevention plate and the energy absorption box are connected through a spring.

5. The hopper with a spray dust-settling function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The energy absorption box is internally provided with an energy absorption cavity.

6. The hopper with a spray dust-settling function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The energy absorption box is made of a steel plate, and the thickness of the steel plate of the energy absorption box is 1.2-1.8 mm.