Lightweight transmission wheel of bucket elevator

By designing a lightweight drive wheel for the bucket elevator, and utilizing a combination structure of a central shaft, a central disc, and a reinforcing ring, the problem of excessive weight of the drive wheel was solved, achieving both lightweighting and energy-saving effects.

CN223935586UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24YANGZHOU MUFENG ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MASCH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423307835.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the weight of the transmission wheel is too heavy, which increases the energy consumption of the drive motor, is not energy-efficient, and wastes energy.

Method used

A lightweight transmission wheel structure for a bucket elevator is designed, which transmits power by passing the transmission wheel body around the periphery of the transmission belt. The wheel body structure includes a combination of a central shaft, a central disc, a reinforcing ring, and a reinforcing rod, thereby reducing weight while increasing strength.

Benefits of technology

The lightweight design of the transmission wheel reduces the drive energy consumption of the motor and saves energy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a bucket elevator light-weight transmission wheel in the field of bucket elevators, which comprises a central shaft, a central disc is sleeved in the middle of the central shaft, and a front reinforcing ring and a rear reinforcing ring are respectively and correspondingly arranged at the front end and the rear end of the outer edge of the central disc. A plurality of front reinforcing rods which are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction are arranged between the front reinforcing ring and the outer edge of the center disc, and a plurality of rear reinforcing rods which are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction are arranged between the rear reinforcing ring and the outer edge of the center disc. The weight of the driving wheel of the bucket elevator can be reduced, the strength of the driving wheel is improved, the driving energy consumption of a motor is reduced, and energy is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of bucket elevators, and specifically relates to a lightweight transmission wheel for bucket elevators. Background Technology

[0002] A bucket elevator is a continuous conveying machine that vertically lifts materials using a series of buckets evenly fixed to a traction component. Bucket elevators are suitable for lifting materials from low to high places. After the material is fed into the buckets via a vibrating table, the machine automatically and continuously transports it upwards. The conveying speed can be adjusted according to the conveying capacity, and the lifting height can be selected as needed. The drive mechanism of a bucket elevator includes two vertically aligned drive wheels, with a vertical drive belt between them. Buckets are spaced apart on the drive belt, and each drive wheel is connected to a drive motor. Currently, the drive wheels of bucket elevators are too heavy, increasing the energy consumption of the drive motor, resulting in energy waste. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lightweight transmission wheel for bucket elevators, which can reduce the weight of the transmission wheel, increase its strength, reduce the driving energy consumption of the motor, and save energy.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows: a lightweight transmission wheel for a bucket elevator includes a central shaft, a central disc is sleeved in the middle of the central shaft, and a front reinforcing ring and a rear reinforcing ring are respectively arranged at the front and rear ends of the outer edge of the central disc. A plurality of front reinforcing rods are arranged circumferentially between the front reinforcing ring and the outer edge of the central disc, and a plurality of rear reinforcing rods are arranged circumferentially between the rear reinforcing ring and the outer edge of the central disc.

[0005] This invention features a central disc mounted on its central shaft. The central disc is connected to and fixed to a front reinforcing ring and a rear reinforcing ring via several circumferentially distributed front and rear reinforcing rods. A conveyor belt passes around the outer circumference of the wheel body formed by the front and rear reinforcing rings for transmission. The wheel structure is lighter while maintaining its strength. Compared to existing technologies, this invention offers the advantages of reducing the weight of the bucket elevator's drive wheel, increasing its strength, reducing motor drive energy consumption, and saving energy. This invention can be used on the upper and lower drive wheels of a bucket elevator.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, both the front reinforcing rod and the rear reinforcing rod are parallel to the length direction of the central axis.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the central disk includes a circular disk core sleeved on a central shaft. A plurality of connecting spokes are evenly distributed circumferentially around the outer periphery of the disk core. The connecting spokes are radially arranged, and the outer periphery of each connecting spoke is fixed to an outer ring body. The outer ring body is coaxially arranged with the circular disk core. The connecting spokes connect the outer ring body and the disk core.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the front reinforcing rod is disposed between the outer ring body and the front reinforcing ring, and the rear reinforcing rod is disposed between the outer ring body and the rear reinforcing ring.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the center of the disk has a mounting cylinder, the length of which is greater than the thickness of the disk. A shaft hole corresponding to the central shaft is formed on the mounting cylinder. The central shaft has an outer mounting step in the middle. The mounting cylinder is fitted onto the outer step through the shaft hole, the length of which is greater than the length of the outer step. A limiting ring block is fitted at both the front and rear ends of the outer step inside the shaft hole of the mounting cylinder. The limiting ring block abuts against the outer step. Each limiting ring block is fixedly connected to the mounting cylinder by several fasteners evenly distributed circumferentially. The two limiting ring blocks of the mounting cylinder of the central disk block block the front and rear ends of the outer step, providing axial limitation. The central shaft is also positioned with the mounting cylinder by a key block. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0013] Among them, 1 is the central shaft, 2 is the central disc, 2a is the disc center, 2a1 is the mounting cylinder, 2b is the connecting spoke, 2c is the outer ring body, 3 is the front reinforcing ring, 4 is the rear reinforcing ring, 5 is the front reinforcing rod, 6 is the rear reinforcing rod, 7 is the outer step, 8 is the shaft hole, 9 is the limiting ring block, and 10 is the fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0014] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a lightweight transmission wheel for a bucket elevator includes a central shaft 1. A central disc 2 is fitted onto the center of the central shaft 1. The central disc 2 includes a circular disc core 2a fitted onto the central shaft 1. A plurality of circumferentially distributed connecting spokes 2b are arranged radially around the outer periphery of the disc core 2a. The outer periphery of each connecting spoke 2b is fixed to an outer ring body 2c, which is coaxial with the circular disc core 2a. The connecting spokes 2b connect the outer ring body 2c and the disc core 2a. A front reinforcing ring 3 and a rear reinforcing ring 4 are respectively provided at the front and rear ends of the outer edge of the central disc 2. A plurality of circumferentially distributed front reinforcing rods 5 are arranged between the front reinforcing ring 3 and the outer edge of the central disc 2, and a plurality of circumferentially distributed rear reinforcing rods 6 are arranged between the rear reinforcing ring 4 and the outer edge of the central disc 2. Both the front reinforcing rods 5 and the rear reinforcing rods 6 are parallel to the length direction of the central shaft 1. The front reinforcing rod 5 is located between the outer ring 2c and the front reinforcing ring 3, and the rear reinforcing rod 6 is located between the outer ring 2c and the rear reinforcing ring 4.

[0015] The center of the disk 2a has a mounting cylinder 2a1, the length of which is greater than the thickness of the disk 2a. A shaft hole 8 corresponding to the central shaft 1 is formed in the mounting cylinder 2a1. The central shaft 1 has an outer mounting step 7 in its center. The mounting cylinder 2a1 is fitted onto the outer step 7 via the shaft hole 8, the length of which is greater than the length of the outer step 7. A limiting ring block 9 is fitted into the shaft hole 8 of the mounting cylinder 2a1 at both the front and rear ends of the outer step 7. The limiting ring block 9 abuts against the outer step 7. Each limiting ring block 9 is fixedly connected to the mounting cylinder 2a1 by several fasteners 10 evenly distributed circumferentially. The two limiting ring blocks 9 of the mounting cylinder 2a1 of the center disk 2 block the front and rear ends of the outer step 7, providing axial limitation. The central shaft 1 is also positioned with the mounting cylinder 2a1 via a key block.

[0016] This invention features a central disc 2 mounted on a central shaft 1. The central disc 2 is connected and fixed to a front reinforcing ring 3 and a rear reinforcing ring 4 via several circumferentially distributed front reinforcing rods 5 and rear reinforcing rods 6. The conveyor belt passes around the outer circumference of the wheel body formed by the front and rear reinforcing rings 3 and 4 for transmission. The wheel structure is lighter while maintaining wheel strength. The advantages of this invention are: it reduces the weight of the bucket elevator's drive wheel, increases the drive wheel's strength, reduces motor drive energy consumption, and saves energy. This invention can be used on the upper and lower drive wheels of a bucket elevator.

[0017] This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Based on the technical solutions disclosed in this utility model, those skilled in the art can make some substitutions and modifications to some of the technical features without creative labor, and these substitutions and modifications are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A lightweight transmission wheel for a bucket elevator, characterized in that, The device includes a central shaft, a central disk fitted around its center, and front and rear reinforcing rings corresponding to the front and rear ends of the central disk's outer edge, respectively. A plurality of circumferentially distributed front reinforcing rods are positioned between the front reinforcing rings and the outer edge of the central disk, and a plurality of circumferentially distributed rear reinforcing rods are positioned between the rear reinforcing rings and the outer edge of the central disk. The central disk includes a circular center plate fitted onto the central shaft, and a plurality of circumferentially distributed connecting spokes are arranged radially around the center plate. The outer periphery of each connecting spoke is fixed to an outer ring body. The outer ring body is coaxially arranged with the circular disk center; the disk center has a mounting cylinder in the middle, the length of which is greater than the thickness of the disk center, and a shaft hole corresponding to the central shaft is opened on the mounting cylinder. The central shaft has an outer mounting step in the middle, and the mounting cylinder is fitted onto the outer step through the shaft hole. The length of the shaft hole is greater than the length of the outer step. A limiting ring block is provided at both the front and rear ends of the outer step in the shaft hole of the mounting cylinder. The limiting ring block is close to the outer step, and each limiting ring block is fixedly connected to the mounting cylinder by several fasteners evenly distributed along the circumference.

2. The lightweight transmission wheel for a bucket elevator according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the front and rear reinforcing rods are parallel to the length direction of the central axis.

3. A lightweight transmission wheel for a bucket elevator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The front reinforcing rod is disposed between the outer ring body and the front reinforcing ring, and the rear reinforcing rod is disposed between the outer ring body and the rear reinforcing ring.