Intelligent belt storage device with automatic trolley positioning function
By introducing components such as sliding troughs, sliding blocks, and moving trolleys into the retractable belt conveyor, and combining this with sensors in the positioning mechanism to record the trolley's movement distance, the problem of inaccurate trolley positioning is solved. This enables the trolley to operate accurately at a predetermined position and the conveyor belt length to be precisely adjusted, thereby improving the equipment's operational reliability and automation level.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing retractable belt conveyor lacks effective positioning measures during the movement of the trolley, resulting in inaccurate positioning, which affects the stable operation of the conveyor and the precise management of the conveyor belt.
The system employs a combination of sliding grooves, sliding blocks, a moving trolley, a vertical plate, a third roller, a rotating rod, gears, and toothed plates to enable flexible movement and length adjustment of the trolley. Combined with a positioning plate, positioning groove, protrusion, positioning box, fixing rod, spring clip, top rod, top column, and sensors, the system records the trolley's movement distance and stops it at appropriate times.
This enables the trolley to operate accurately in a predetermined position, improving the reliability and automation level of the equipment, and ensuring precise adjustment of the conveyor belt length and high efficiency of material transfer.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of retractable belt conveyor technology, specifically to an intelligent belt storage device with automatic trolley positioning function. Background Technology
[0002] A retractable belt conveyor is a continuous transport device with a belt storage device in its body, which can adjust its length according to changes in the working face position. It uses a flexible conveyor belt as the material carrying and traction component, and transports materials through the movement of the conveyor belt. It is widely used in many industries such as mining, logistics, express delivery, and tobacco. The belt storage device is a key component of the retractable belt conveyor. It is mainly used to store the conveyor belt so that the length of the conveyor can be adjusted when needed. It also helps to maintain the tension of the conveyor belt and ensure the stable operation of the conveyor.
[0003] To achieve this function, the belt storage device is usually equipped with a movable trolley that provides power to adjust the length of the conveyor belt. However, existing trolleys often lack effective positioning measures during movement, which makes it impossible for the trolley to accurately know the distance it has moved. This inaccurate positioning problem may affect the stable operation of the conveyor and the precise management of the conveyor belt.
[0004] Therefore, we propose an intelligent belt storage device with automatic vehicle positioning function. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent storage device with automatic vehicle positioning function to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent belt storage device with automatic trolley positioning function, comprising:
[0007] Support frame, with support bases fixedly connected to the bottom of the two support frames;
[0008] The drive mechanism includes a sliding groove, which is provided on the inner wall of the support frame. A sliding block is slidably installed inside the sliding groove, and a moving trolley is installed between two sliding blocks. Vertical plates are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the moving trolley.
[0009] The positioning mechanism includes a positioning plate, which is fixedly connected inside the support frame. The positioning plate has a positioning groove inside, and protrusions are installed at equal intervals inside the positioning groove. A positioning box is installed on one side of the mobile trolley.
[0010] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame, a first roller is rotatably installed between the two ends of the two support plates, a connecting frame is fixedly connected inside the support frame, a second roller is rotatably installed between the two connecting frames, and a conveyor belt is installed on the outside of the first roller and the second roller.
[0011] Preferably, the drive mechanism further includes a third roller, which is rotatably mounted between the vertical plates. Rotary rods are rotatably mounted on both sides of the moving trolley via bearings. Gears are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the rotary rods, and toothed plates are installed on the inner wall of the support frame, meshing with the gears. When the drive motor inside the moving trolley is started, the motor drives the rotary rods to rotate. The rotation of the rotary rods drives the gears to rotate as well. The rotation of the gears, through the engagement of the toothed plates, moves the moving trolley. The movement of the moving trolley causes the vertical plates and the third roller to rotate, thereby adjusting the length of the conveyor belt.
[0012] Preferably, the mobile trolley is equipped with a drive motor, and the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the rotating rod.
[0013] Preferably, the positioning mechanism further includes a fixed rod, which is fixedly connected inside the positioning box. A spring clip is installed on the outside of the fixed rod. A top rod is installed at one end of the spring clip, and the top rod passes through the bottom of the positioning box. A top column is installed at the other end of the spring clip. A sensor is installed on the top of the positioning box, and the sensing end of the sensor contacts the top column. When the mobile trolley moves, it moves the positioning box together, and the top rod inside the positioning box moves together. During the movement, the top rod contacts the protrusion in the positioning groove. The top rod is squeezed upward by the protrusion and squeezes the top column. The top column is squeezed upward by the top rod and impacts the sensor. The sensor receives the impact signal and records it. Since the distance between the protrusions is fixed, the moving distance of the mobile trolley can be calculated by the number of impacts received by the sensor. The moving distance of the trolley can be recorded to achieve positioning and timely stopping, ensuring that the trolley operates accurately in the predetermined position.
[0014] Preferably, the protrusion, push rod, and push post are all made of rubber.
[0015] Preferably, a control panel is installed on the outside of the support plate, and the moving trolley and the sensor are electrically controlled and connected by the control panel.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the cooperation of the sliding groove, sliding block, moving trolley, vertical plate, third roller, rotating rod, gear and toothed plate, the trolley can move flexibly and be precisely adjusted according to the required conveyor belt length of the conveyor, so as to realize the dynamic adaptation of the conveyor belt length and ensure the efficiency and flexibility of subsequent material transmission. Through the cooperation of positioning plate, positioning groove, protrusion, positioning box, fixing rod, spring clip, top rod, top column and sensor, the trolley movement distance can be recorded to achieve positioning and thus stop in time, ensuring that the trolley works accurately in the predetermined position, and improving the reliability and automation level of the overall equipment operation. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is one of the partial structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is the second partial structural schematic diagram of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Support base; 3. Support plate; 4. First roller; 5. Conveyor belt; 6. Connecting frame; 7. Second roller; 8. Sliding groove; 9. Sliding block; 10. Moving trolley; 11. Vertical plate; 12. Third roller; 13. Rotating rod; 14. Gear; 15. Tooth plate; 16. Positioning plate; 17. Positioning groove; 18. Protrusion; 19. Positioning box; 20. Fixing rod; 21. Spring clip; 22. Top rod; 23. Top column; 24. Sensor; 25. Control panel. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 An intelligent belt storage device with automatic vehicle positioning function includes:
[0024] Support frame 1, with support base 2 fixedly connected to the bottom of the two support frames 1;
[0025] The drive mechanism is installed inside the support frame 1. The drive mechanism includes a sliding groove 8. The inner wall of the support frame 1 is provided with a sliding groove 8. A sliding block 9 is slidably installed inside the sliding groove 8. A moving trolley 10 is installed between two sliding blocks 9. Vertical plates 11 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the moving trolley 10.
[0026] The positioning mechanism includes a positioning plate 16, which is fixedly connected inside the support frame 1. The positioning plate 16 has a positioning groove 17 inside, and protrusions 18 are installed in the positioning groove 17 at equal intervals. A positioning box 19 is installed on one side of the mobile trolley 10.
[0027] Please see Figure 1-4 The support frame 1 is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 3, and the first roller 4 is rotatably installed between the two ends of the two support plates 3. The support frame 1 is fixedly connected to the inside of the support frame 1, and the second roller 7 is rotatably installed between the two connecting frames 6. The first roller 4 and the second roller 7 are installed on the outside of the conveyor belt 5.
[0028] Please see Figure 1-4 The driving mechanism also includes a third roller 12, which is rotatably mounted between the vertical plates 11. Rotating rods 13 are rotatably mounted on both sides of the moving trolley 10 via bearings. Gears 14 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating rods 13. A toothed plate 15 is installed on the inner wall of the support frame 1, and the toothed plate 15 meshes with the gear 14. When the drive motor inside the moving trolley 10 is started, the drive motor drives the rotating rods 13 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rods 13 drives the gears 14 to rotate as well. The rotation of the gears 14, through the engagement of the toothed plate 15, drives the moving trolley 10 to move. The movement of the moving trolley 10 drives the vertical plates 11 and the third roller 12 to rotate, thereby adjusting the length of the conveyor belt 5.
[0029] Please see Figure 1-4 The mobile trolley 10 is equipped with a drive motor, and the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 13.
[0030] Please see Figure 1-4The positioning mechanism further includes a fixing rod 20, which is fixedly connected inside the positioning box 19. A spring clip 21 is installed on the outside of the fixing rod 20. A top rod 22 is installed at one end of the spring clip 21 and passes through the bottom of the positioning box 19. A top post 23 is installed at the other end of the spring clip 21. A sensor 24 is installed on the top of the positioning box 19 and the sensing end of the sensor 24 is in contact with the top post 23. When the mobile trolley 10 moves, it moves the positioning box 19 along with it. The top rod 22 inside the positioning box 19 moves along with it. During the movement, the top rod 22 contacts the protrusion 18 in the positioning groove 17. The top rod 22 is squeezed upward by the protrusion 18 and squeezes the top column 23. The top column 23 is squeezed upward by the top rod 22 and impacts the sensor 24. The sensor 24 receives the impact signal and records it. Since the distance between the protrusions 18 is fixed, the moving distance of the mobile trolley 10 can be calculated by the number of impacts received by the sensor 24. The moving distance of the trolley can be recorded to achieve positioning and timely stopping, ensuring that the trolley works accurately in the predetermined position.
[0031] Please see Figure 1-4 The protrusion 18, the push rod 22 and the push column 23 are all made of rubber.
[0032] Please see Figure 1-4 The support plate 3 is equipped with a control panel 25 on its outer side, and the moving trolley 10 and the sensor 24 are both electrically controlled and connected by the control panel 25.
[0033] Working principle: When this device is needed, the drive motor inside the moving trolley 10 is started. The drive motor drives the rotating rod 13 to rotate, which in turn drives the gear 14 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 14, through the engagement of the gear plate 15, drives the moving trolley 10 to move. The movement of the moving trolley 10 drives the vertical plate 11 and the third roller 12 to rotate, thereby adjusting the length of the conveyor belt 5. At the same time, as the moving trolley 10 moves, it also drives the positioning box 19 to move, and the top rod 22 inside the positioning box 19 moves along with it. During movement, the trolley 22 contacts the protrusion 18 in the positioning groove 17. The push rod 22 is squeezed upward by the protrusion 18 and squeezes the push column 23. The push column 23 is squeezed upward by the push rod 22 and impacts the sensor 24. The sensor 24 receives the impact signal and records it. Since the distance between the protrusions 18 is fixed, the moving distance of the trolley 10 can be calculated by the number of impacts received by the sensor 24. The moving distance of the trolley can be recorded to achieve positioning and timely stopping, ensuring that the trolley operates accurately in the predetermined position.
[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An intelligent storage device with automatic positioning function of trolley, characterized in that, Include: Support frame (1), two said support frame (1) bottom fixed connection support seat (2); Driving mechanism, the support frame (1) inside driving mechanism, the driving mechanism includes sliding groove (8), the support frame (1) inner wall is provided with sliding groove (8), the sliding groove (8) inside slidingly installed sliding block (9), two sliding block (9) between the installation of mobile trolley (10), the mobile trolley (10) top symmetry fixedly connected with vertical plate (11); Positioning mechanism, the support frame (1) inside positioning mechanism, the positioning mechanism includes positioning plate (16), the support frame (1) is fixedly connected with positioning plate (16), the positioning plate (16) is provided with positioning groove (17) inside, the positioning groove (17) is sequentially installed with protruding block (18) inside, the mobile trolley (10) one side is provided with positioning box (19).
2. The intelligent storage device with automatic positioning function of the trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (1) top fixedly connected with support plate (3), two support plate (3) both ends between rotationally installed first roller (4), the support frame (1) is fixedly connected with connecting frame (6), two connecting frame (6) between rotationally installed second roller (7), the first roller (4) and second roller (7) outside installation conveying belt (5).
3. The intelligent storage device with automatic positioning function of the trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism further includes third roller (12), the third roller (12) is rotationally installed between the vertical plate (11), the mobile trolley (10) both sides are rotationally installed with rotating rod (13) through bearing, the rotating rod (13) outside fixedly connected with gear (14), the support frame (1) inner wall is provided with toothed plate (15), and the toothed plate (15) is engagedly connected with gear (14).
4. The intelligent storage device with automatic positioning function of the trolley according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mobile trolley (10) is provided with driving motor inside, and the driving motor output end is fixedly connected with rotating rod (13).
5. The intelligent storage device with automatic positioning function of the trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism further includes fixed rod (20), the positioning box (19) is fixedly connected with fixed rod (20) inside, the fixed rod (20) outside is installed with rebound clamping piece (21), the rebound clamping piece (21) one end is installed with top rod (22), and the top rod (22) passes through the positioning box (19) bottom, the rebound clamping piece (21) other end is installed with top column (23), the positioning box (19) top is installed with sensor (24), and the sensor (24) sensing end is in contact with top column (23).
6. The intelligent storage device with automatic positioning function of the trolley according to claim 5, characterized in that: The protruding block (18), top rod (22) and top column (23) are all composed of rubber material.
7. The intelligent storage device with automatic positioning function of the trolley according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate (3) outside is installed with control panel (25), and the mobile trolley (10) and sensor (24) are all electrically connected with control panel (25) control.