Chain for hanging conveying equipment

By installing guide wheels and support wheels on the chain of the suspended conveyor, the problem of high friction in the chain within the load-bearing track is solved, achieving the effect of reducing friction and extending the service life of the chain.

CN223950029UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27HEBEI ZHENGHANG TRANSMISSION EQUIP MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520645380.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-08
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-08

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Technical Problem

In existing overhead conveyor systems, friction is generated when the chain moves within the support track, increasing resistance, resulting in additional energy consumption and a shortened chain lifespan.

Method used

Design a chain for suspended conveyor equipment, using alternating horizontal and vertical chain segments, and installing guide wheels and support wheels to reduce friction. The guide wheels guide in the curved section, and the support wheels reduce friction in the straight and curved sections.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces friction between the chain and the supporting track, extends the chain's service life, and reduces energy consumption.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a chain for hanging conveying equipment, which comprises a plurality of transverse chain pieces and a plurality of longitudinal chain pieces, the transverse chain pieces and the longitudinal chain pieces are distributed alternately, the transverse chain pieces and the longitudinal chain pieces are connected through middle joints, and moving auxiliary mechanisms are installed on the transverse chain pieces and the longitudinal chain pieces. The moving auxiliary mechanism comprises a guide wheel and a supporting wheel. The chain conveying device has the advantages that the guide wheels are installed on the chain, when the chain moves to the arc position of the bearing track, the chain can deflect, friction force between the chain and the side face of the bearing track can be reduced through rotation of the guide wheels, the chain can be supported through the supporting wheels, and the chain conveying device is convenient to use. The friction force between the chain and the lower end in the bearing rail can be reduced, when the chain moves to the arc position of the bearing rail, through rotation of the supporting wheels, transverse movement of the chain can be facilitated, chain abrasion is reduced, and the service life of the chain is prolonged.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of suspension conveying equipment more particularly, relate to a chain for suspension conveying equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Chain needs to be used in suspension conveying equipment, moves through driving chain, can make material move.

[0003] In prior art, chain is placed in the bearing track, so as to hoist material, but chain generates friction force when moving in bearing track, not only will increase the resistance of chain when moving, extra consume electric energy, still can make chain and bearing track rub, influence the service life of chain. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model discloses a kind of chains for suspension conveying equipment to solve the above problems.

[0005] The technical scheme of the utility model for achieving the above-mentioned purpose is a chain for suspension conveying equipment, including multiple horizontal chain pieces and multiple longitudinal chain pieces, the horizontal chain piece and longitudinal chain piece are alternately distributed, each horizontal chain piece is composed of two identical first chain plates, each longitudinal chain piece is composed of two identical second chain plates, the horizontal chain piece and longitudinal chain piece are connected by intermediate section, the horizontal chain piece and longitudinal chain piece are placed in the bearing track of suspension conveying equipment, mobile auxiliary mechanism is installed on the horizontal chain piece and longitudinal chain piece;

[0006] The mobile auxiliary mechanism includes guide wheel installed on horizontal chain piece, support wheel is installed on longitudinal chain piece, the support wheel not only can reduce the friction force of longitudinal chain piece when moving in bearing track straight line portion, but also can reduce the friction force of longitudinal chain piece when moving in bearing track arc portion.

[0007] Further, the guide wheel is located between two first chain plates, the guide wheel extends to the outside of the first chain plate at both ends, and the guide wheel and the first chain plate are rotatably connected.

[0008] Further, the support wheel includes a support shaft installed on the longitudinal chain piece, the support shaft penetrates the longitudinal chain piece at both ends, support platforms are installed at both ends of the support shaft, universal ball bearings are installed on the upper and lower ends of the support platform.

[0009] Further, the support shaft and the longitudinal chain piece are rotatably connected, limit frames are installed on the support platform, and the limit frames can prevent the support platform from rotating.

[0010] Further, a circular hole is formed in the middle position of the second chain plate, and the support shaft and the circular hole are concentrically corresponding.

[0011] Further, the limiting frame comprises limiting plates mounted at both ends of the supporting shaft, the limiting plates are located outside the second chain plate, threaded holes are arranged on the second chain plate at both sides of the round hole, a limiting hole is arranged on the supporting table, a connecting screw rod is arranged in the limiting hole, and one end of the connecting screw rod is connected with the threaded hole through the limiting hole.

[0012] The chain is supported by the supporting wheel, the friction between the chain and the inner lower end of the bearing track is reduced, when the chain moves to the arc position of the bearing track, the chain is transversely moved by the rotation of the supporting wheel, the chain abrasion is reduced, and the service life of the chain is prolonged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the chain for the suspension conveying equipment according to the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 is a sectional view of the chain for the suspension conveying equipment according to the utility model in the overhead direction;

[0015] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is an enlarged view of A in figure;

[0016] In the figure, 1 is a transverse chain piece, 2 is a longitudinal chain piece, 3 is a first chain plate, 4 is a second chain plate, 5 is a middle section, 6 is a guide wheel, 7 is a supporting wheel, 8 is a supporting shaft, 9 is a supporting table, 10 is a universal ball, 11 is a limiting frame, 12 is a round hole, 13 is a limiting plate, 14 is a threaded hole, 15 is a limiting hole, and 16 is a connecting screw rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely explained in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model, obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection range of the utility model.

[0018] In the description of the utility model, it is understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model. In addition, in the description of the utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0019] The utility model provides a chain for hanging conveying equipment as Figures 1-3 The utility model discloses a chain for hanging conveying equipment, which comprises a plurality of transverse chain plates 1 and a plurality of longitudinal chain plates 2, the transverse chain plates 1 and the longitudinal chain plates 2 are alternately distributed, each transverse chain plate 1 is composed of two identical first chain plates 3, each longitudinal chain plate 2 is composed of two identical second chain plates 4, the transverse chain plates 1 and the longitudinal chain plates 2 are connected through intermediate links 5, the transverse chain plates 1 and the longitudinal chain plates 2 are placed in the bearing track of the hanging conveying equipment, and a moving auxiliary mechanism is installed on the transverse chain plates 1 and the longitudinal chain plates 2.

[0020] The moving process of the chain is as follows: the transverse chain plates 1 and the longitudinal chain plates 2 are connected through the intermediate links 5, the chain can be driven to move through the driving device on the hanging conveying equipment, when the chain moves to the arc part of the bearing track, the transverse chain plates 1 can be deflected through the contact between the guide wheels 6 and the side surface of the bearing track, the intermediate links 5 can change the angle between the transverse chain plates 1 and the longitudinal chain plates 2, and the longitudinal chain plates 2 can also be deflected when the transverse chain plates 1 are deflected, and the friction of the longitudinal chain plates 2 when being deflected can be reduced through the rotation of the supporting wheels 7, thereby the chain wear can be reduced and the service life can be prolonged.

[0021] Referring to the drawings Figure 1 and the drawings Figure 2 of the specification, the guide wheels 6 are located between the two first chain plates 3, the two ends of the guide wheels 6 extend to the outer side of the first chain plates 3, the guide wheels 6 and the first chain plates 3 are rotatably connected, the guide wheels 6 can be contacted with the bearing track when the chain moves, and the chain can be guided conveniently.

[0022] Referring to the drawings Figure 1 , the drawings Figure 2 of the specification and the drawings Figure 3The supporting wheel 7 comprises a supporting shaft 8 installed on the longitudinal chain plate 2, the supporting shaft 8 penetrates the longitudinal chain plate 2 at both ends, supporting tables 9 are installed at both ends of the supporting shaft 8, universal ball bearings 10 are installed on the upper and lower ends of the supporting tables 9, when the longitudinal chain plate 2 moves, the universal ball bearings 10 on the lower end of the supporting tables 9 can reduce the friction when the chain moves, the universal ball bearings 10 on the upper end of the supporting tables 9 can prevent the chain from vibrating.

[0023] Referring to the drawings Figure 2 and the drawings Figure 3 The supporting shaft 8 is rotatably connected with the longitudinal chain plate 2, limiting racks 11 are installed on the supporting tables 9, the limiting racks 11 can prevent the supporting tables 9 from rotating, when the chain moves, the limiting racks 11 can prevent the supporting tables 9 from rotating, and through the rotation of the universal ball bearings 10, the friction can be reduced, when the universal ball bearings 10 on the lower end of the supporting tables 9 are worn out seriously, because the universal ball bearings 10 on the upper end of the supporting tables 9 are not under pressure, they are worn out lightly, the limiting racks 11 can loosen the supporting tables 9, then the supporting tables 9 and the supporting shaft 8 are rotated, the universal ball bearings 10 on the upper and lower ends of the supporting tables 9 are replaced, then the limiting racks 11 can fix the supporting tables 9, the service life of the chain can be prolonged.

[0024] Referring to the drawings Figure 2 and the drawings Figure 3 A round hole 12 is formed in the middle of the second chain plate 4, the supporting shaft 8 is concentrically corresponding to the round hole 12, which can facilitate the rotation of the supporting shaft 8 in the round hole 12.

[0025] Referring to the drawings Figure 2 and the drawings Figure 3 The limiting racks 11 comprise limiting plates 13 installed at both ends of the supporting shaft 8, the limiting plates 13 are located outside the second chain plate 4, threaded holes 14 are formed in the second chain plate 4 on both sides of the round hole 12, limiting holes 15 are formed in the supporting tables 9, connecting screws 16 are arranged in the limiting holes 15, one end of the connecting screws 16 penetrates the limiting holes 15 and is connected with the threaded holes 14, the limiting plates 13 can limit the supporting shaft 8, which can prevent the supporting shaft 8 and the supporting tables 9 from shaking left and right, when the connecting screws 16 are connected with the threaded holes 14 through threads, the supporting tables 9 can be limited, which can prevent the supporting tables 9 from rotating, when the supporting tables 9 need to be rotated, the connecting screws 16 are disconnected with the threaded holes 14, the supporting tables 9 are rotated, the positions of the universal ball bearings 10 are replaced, then the connecting screws 16 are connected with the threaded holes 14 again, the supporting tables 9 can be limited.

[0026] Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments can still be modified, or some technical features therein can be replaced equivalently; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A chain for suspended conveying equipment, comprising a plurality of transverse links (1) and a plurality of longitudinal links (2), the transverse links (1) and longitudinal links (2) being distributed alternately, each transverse link (1) consisting of two identical first link plates (3), each longitudinal link (2) consisting of two identical second link plates (4), the transverse links (1) and longitudinal links (2) being connected by intermediate links (5), the transverse links (1) and longitudinal links (2) being placed in the load-carrying rails of the suspended conveying equipment, characterized in that, The transverse chain piece (1) and longitudinal chain piece (2) are provided with a moving auxiliary mechanism; The moving auxiliary mechanism comprises a guide wheel (6) mounted on the transverse chain piece (1), and a supporting wheel (7) mounted on the longitudinal chain piece (2), which can reduce the friction of the longitudinal chain piece (2) when moving on the linear part of the bearing track and the friction of the longitudinal chain piece (2) when moving on the arc part of the bearing track.

2. A chain for use in a suspended conveyor installation according to claim 1, characterized in that The guide wheel (6) is located between two first chain plates (3), and the two ends of the guide wheel (6) extend to the outside of the first chain plates (3), and the guide wheel (6) and the first chain plates (3) are rotatably connected.

3. A chain for use in a suspended conveyor installation according to claim 1, characterized in that The supporting wheel (7) comprises a supporting shaft (8) mounted on the longitudinal chain piece (2), the two ends of the supporting shaft (8) penetrate the longitudinal chain piece (2), and supporting tables (9) are mounted on the two ends of the supporting shaft (8), and universal ball bearings (10) are mounted on the upper and lower ends of the supporting tables (9).

4. A chain for use in a suspended conveyor installation according to claim 3, characterized in that The supporting shaft (8) and the longitudinal chain piece (2) are rotatably connected, a limiting frame (11) is mounted on the supporting table (9), and the limiting frame (11) can prevent the supporting table (9) from rotating.

5. A chain for use in a suspended conveyor installation according to claim 4, characterized in that A circular hole (12) is formed in the middle of the second chain plate (4), and the supporting shaft (8) and the circular hole (12) are concentrically corresponding.

6. A chain for use in a suspended conveyor installation according to claim 5, characterized in that The limiting frame (11) comprises limiting plates (13) mounted on the two ends of the supporting shaft (8), the limiting plates (13) are located outside the second chain plate (4), threaded holes (14) are formed in the second chain plate (4) on the two sides of the circular hole (12), limiting holes (15) are formed in the supporting tables (9), connecting screw rods (16) are arranged in the limiting holes (15), and one end of the connecting screw rod (16) penetrates the limiting hole (15) and is connected with the threaded hole (14).