Airing device for wood sheets

By designing a drying device with a U-shaped frame and clamping components, the wood chips were flipped and their angle adjusted, solving the problem of uneven drying and improving drying efficiency and quality.

CN224080584UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03TIANJIN BOCHENSHENG VENEER PROCESSING CO LTD
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-07
Publication Date
2026-04-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, uneven drying of wood chips results in poor drying effects, especially as the bottom layer fails to receive sufficient sunlight.

Method used

A drying device including a U-shaped frame, clamping components, a turntable, and a support component was designed. The clamping components and the turntable structure enable the wood chips to be flipped and their angle adjusted. The clamping components and the turntable structure allow the wood chips to rotate and change their orientation, ensuring that all sides are fully exposed to sunlight.

Benefits of technology

It solves the problem of uneven drying of wood chips, significantly improves drying efficiency and quality, simplifies the operation process, and increases the efficiency of batch operations.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224080584U_ABST
    Figure CN224080584U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of airing devices, and discloses an airing device for wood chips, which comprises a U-shaped frame, fixed frames are fixedly connected to two ends of the U-shaped frame, a clamping component is connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the U-shaped frame, and a plurality of movable frames are connected to the upper end of the clamping component. The inner side walls of the two fixed frames and the multiple movable frames are fixedly connected with anti-disengaging rings, the outer walls of the multiple anti-disengaging rings are slidably connected with rotating discs, one side of the U-shaped frame is connected with an adjusting assembly, the other end of the adjusting assembly is connected with a supporting assembly, and the supporting assembly is located between the two fixed frames and the multiple movable frames. According to the airing device for the wood sheets, through the clamping assembly and the rotary disc structure, the orientation of the wood sheets can be changed through rotation after the wood sheets are clamped, the originally-shielded bottoms can be fully exposed to the sun, the problem that in a traditional airing mode, drying is not uniform due to the fact that the single faces of the wood sheets are aired is solved, and the airing efficiency and quality are remarkably improved.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of drying devices, specifically a drying device for wood chips. Background Technology

[0002] Wood chips are thin sheets of material produced by mechanically cutting or crushing logs or wood waste. To reduce the moisture content of wood chips to achieve an ideal humidity level suitable for subsequent processing or use, and to extend their shelf life, these wood chips usually need to be air-dried.

[0003] Currently, the common practice when drying wood chips is to build a frame and then insert the wood chips between two crossbars of the frame to ensure they can stand stably. However, while this method ensures the stability of the wood chips, it results in only one end of them facing upwards, while the lower end either doesn't get enough sunlight or doesn't receive sufficient sun exposure, leading to uneven drying and poor sun-drying results. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a drying device for wood chips, which can more conveniently turn the wood chips being dried to the required angle.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drying device for wood chips, comprising a U-shaped frame, with fixed frames fixedly connected to both ends of the U-shaped frame, a clamping assembly connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the U-shaped frame, a plurality of movable frames connected to the upper end of the clamping assembly, anti-detachment rings fixedly connected to the inner side walls of the two fixed frames and the plurality of movable frames, and turntables slidably connected to the outer walls of the plurality of anti-detachment rings, an adjusting assembly connected to one side of the U-shaped frame, and a supporting assembly connected to the other end of the adjusting assembly, the supporting assembly being located between the two fixed frames and the plurality of movable frames.

[0006] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a second lead screw, a base plate, and several sliders. The upper surface of the base plate has a second sliding groove. The outer walls of the several sliders are slidably connected to the inner walls of the second sliding groove. The second lead screw passes through the U-shaped frame, the several sliders, and the second sliding groove. The outer wall of the second lead screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame through which it passes. The outer wall of the second lead screw is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one of the sliders through which it passes and rotatably connected to the inner walls of the other sliders through which they pass. The upper ends of the several sliders all pass through to the outside of the second sliding groove and are fixedly connected to the outer walls of several movable frames respectively. The slider threadedly connected to the second lead screw is located at one end of the U-shaped frame.

[0007] Furthermore, both sides of the No. 2 chute are equipped with sewage outlets.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes a lower rod, a lifting assembly, and several anti-detachment strips. Several No. 1 sliding grooves are provided on one side of the U-shaped frame. The outer walls of several anti-detachment strips are slidably connected to the inner walls of several No. 1 sliding grooves respectively. The ends of several anti-detachment strips away from the U-shaped frame are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the lower rod. The two ends of the lower rod are connected to the two ends of the lifting assembly, and the other end of the lifting assembly is connected to the support assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes an upper rod, a lead screw, a middle rod, and a slide rod. The slide rod and the lead screw pass through both ends of the upper rod, the middle rod, and the lower rod, respectively. The outer wall of the slide rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the passage of the upper rod, the middle rod, and the lower rod. The outer wall of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the passage of the upper rod, the middle rod, and the lower rod. Both ends of the support assembly are connected to the lead screw and the slide rod, respectively.

[0010] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a connecting strip and several support plates. The two ends of the connecting strip are respectively sleeved on the outer walls of the first lead screw and the slide rod. The inner wall of the connecting strip is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the first lead screw, and the inner wall of the connecting strip is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rod. The side of the connecting strip near the U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to one end of several support plates. Several support plates are respectively located between two fixed frames and several movable frames, and the end of several support plates away from the connecting strip is tapered. The connecting strip is located between the lower rod and the middle rod.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. This drying device for wood chips, through clamping components and a turntable structure, allows the wood chips to be rotated and their orientation changed after being clamped, so that the bottom that was originally covered can also be fully exposed to sunlight. This solves the problem of uneven drying caused by one side of the wood chips being exposed to sunlight in traditional drying methods, and significantly improves drying efficiency and quality.

[0013] 2. This drying device for wood chips controls the movement of the slider by rotating the No. 2 lead screw, and quickly adjusts the spacing of the moving frame to clamp or loosen the wood chips without the need for complicated tools.

[0014] 3. This drying device for wood chips uses a No. 1 screw to adjust the height of the support plate to accommodate wood chips of different sizes, and the support plate can be removed for easy flipping.

[0015] 4. This type of drying device for wood chips only requires rotating the turntable or wood chips for the flipping operation, without the need for individual adjustments, saving time; and the clamping and loosening process is completed through the linkage of the screw, making batch operation more efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram showing the overall appearance of the adjustment component and support component of this utility model after they have been pulled apart.

[0018] Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the U-shaped frame and two fixing frames of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a detailed connection diagram of the adjustment component and the support component of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a detailed connection diagram of the clamping assembly, moving frame, and turntable of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. U-shaped frame; 2. Upper rod; 3. Lead screw No. 1; 4. Fixed frame; 5. Turntable; 6. Lead screw No. 2; 7. Support plate; 8. Moving frame; 9. Middle rod; 10. Base plate; 11. Slider; 12. Slide rod; 13. Anti-detachment ring; 14. Slide groove No. 1; 15. Slide groove No. 2; 16. Drain outlet; 17. Lower rod; 18. Anti-detachment strip; 19. Connecting strip. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-6 A drying device for wood chips includes a U-shaped frame 1, with fixed frames 4 fixedly connected to both ends of the U-shaped frame 1. A clamping assembly is connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the U-shaped frame 1, and a plurality of movable frames 8 are connected to the upper end of the clamping assembly. Anti-detachment rings 13 are fixedly connected to the inner side walls of the two fixed frames 4 and the plurality of movable frames 8. Turntables 5 are slidably connected to the outer walls of the plurality of anti-detachment rings 13. An adjustment assembly is connected to one side of the U-shaped frame 1, and a support assembly is connected to the other end of the adjustment assembly. The support assembly is located between the two fixed frames 4 and the plurality of movable frames 8.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the wood chip drying device of this utility model is used by first placing the U-shaped frame 1 in a suitable position in the drying area, then loosening the clamping component to allow the movable frames 8 to slide freely between them. Then, the position of the supporting component is changed by adjusting the component until it moves between the movable frames 8. At this point, several wood chips to be dried are inserted between two adjacent movable frames 8, with the bottom of the wood chips resting on the supporting component. The wood chips can then be dried normally. After drying for a period of time, the wood chips need to be rotated. This is done by clamping the wood chips between the movable frames 8 using the clamping component, then pulling the supporting component out from under the wood chips using the adjusting component, so that the wood chips are suspended in the air. Then, by moving one of the wood chips or the turntable 5, all the wood chips can be rotated together. When rotated to a suitable angle, if the clamping state meets the drying requirements, the clamping component does not need to be loosened. If the clamping state does not meet the drying requirements, the supporting component can be moved back under the movable frames 8, and then the clamping component can be loosened, allowing the wood chips to fall naturally onto the supporting component.

[0026] It should be noted here that: Figure 6 The thickness of turntable 5 is greater than that of moving frame 8. Therefore, when moving frame 8 clamps the wood pieces, the wood pieces are actually located between the two turntables 5. Thus, rotating one turntable 5 will rotate all the wood pieces and turntable 5 together.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the clamping assembly includes a second lead screw 6, a base plate 10, and several sliders 11. The upper surface of the base plate 10 is provided with a second sliding groove 15. The outer walls of the several sliders 11 are slidably connected to the inner walls of the second sliding groove 15. The second lead screw 6 passes through the U-shaped frame 1, the several sliders 11, and the second sliding groove 15. The outer wall of the second lead screw 6 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 1 at the point of penetration. The outer wall of the second lead screw 6 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one of the sliders 11 at the point of penetration and rotatably connected to the inner walls of the other sliders 11 at the points of penetration. The upper ends of the several sliders 11 all pass through to the outside of the second sliding groove 15 and are respectively fixedly connected to the outer walls of several movable frames 8. The slider 11 threadedly connected to the second lead screw 6 is located at one end of the U-shaped frame 1.

[0028] More specifically, when it is necessary to control the movement of several movable frames 8 and clamp the wood pieces located between the movable frames 8, simply turn the knob (or handwheel or crank) on the outside of the U-shaped frame 1 of the second lead screw 6. After the second lead screw 6 is turned, it will slide the slider 11 connected to the surface in the second slide groove 15. When this slider 11 moves, it will also move the movable frames 8 connected to it. As this slider 11 and this movable frame 8 move, they will clamp the wood pieces placed on the support component in sequence. Then, simply remove the support component and then turn the turntable 5 or the wood pieces to control the flipping. It is convenient, quick and easy to operate.

[0029] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both sides of the second chute 15 are provided with drain outlets 16.

[0030] More specifically, by setting up the drain outlet 16, the mud or other impurities that fall into the second chute 15 can be discharged to the outside of the bottom plate 10, so as to avoid affecting the normal movement of the slider 11.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the adjustment assembly includes a lower rod 17, a lifting assembly, and several anti-detachment strips 18. Several first-order sliding grooves 14 are provided on one side of the U-shaped frame 1. The outer walls of the several anti-detachment strips 18 are slidably connected to the inner walls of the several first-order sliding grooves 14 respectively. The ends of the several anti-detachment strips 18 away from the U-shaped frame 1 are all fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the lower rod 17. The two ends of the lower rod 17 are connected to the two ends of the lifting assembly, and the other end of the lifting assembly is connected to the support assembly.

[0032] The lifting assembly includes an upper rod 2, a lead screw 3, a middle rod 9, and a slide rod 12. The slide rod 12 and the lead screw 3 pass through the two ends of the upper rod 2, the middle rod 9, and the lower rod 17, respectively. The outer wall of the slide rod 12 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the passage of the upper rod 2, the middle rod 9, and the lower rod 17. The outer wall of the lead screw 3 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the passage of the upper rod 2, the middle rod 9, and the lower rod 17. The two ends of the support assembly are connected to the lead screw 3 and the slide rod 12, respectively.

[0033] More specifically, when placing the wood chips, simply turn the knob (or handwheel or crank) on the first lead screw 3 according to the height of the wood chips. After the first lead screw 3 is turned, it will work with the slide rod 12 to raise the support component located between the middle rod 9 and the lower rod 17. After the support component rises, the lowest point of the wood chips can be changed until the center of the wood chips is approximately located at the center of the turntable 5.

[0034] Then, place the bottom of the wood piece on the support assembly. After the wood piece is clamped by the No. 2 screw 6, turntable 5, and moving frame 8, rotate the No. 1 screw 3 again to lower the support assembly to the origin. Then, slide the anti-detachment strip 18 and the No. 1 slide groove 14 to move the upper rod 2, the No. 1 screw 3, the middle rod 9, the slide rod 12, and the support assembly to one side of the U-shaped frame 1. Then rotate the turntable 5, and the wood piece in the middle of the turntable 5 can rotate normally.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the support assembly includes a connecting strip 19 and several support plates 7. The two ends of the connecting strip 19 are respectively sleeved on the outer walls of the first lead screw 3 and the slide rod 12. The inner wall of the connecting strip 19 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the first lead screw 3. The inner wall of the connecting strip 19 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rod 12. The side of the connecting strip 19 near the U-shaped frame 1 is fixedly connected to one end of several support plates 7. Several support plates 7 are respectively located between two fixed frames 4 and several movable frames 8, and the end of several support plates 7 away from the connecting strip 19 is tapered. The connecting strip 19 is located between the lower rod 17 and the middle rod 9.

[0036] More specifically, during use, as the first lead screw 3 rotates, the connecting bar 19, which is connected to the first lead screw 3 and the slide bar 12, can rise together, and thus bring several support plates 7 up with it.

[0037] After the support plate 7 rises to a suitable height, simply place the bottom of the wood piece on the support plate 7, and then clamp the wood piece with the turntable 5. After that, the support plate 7 follows the connecting strip 19 down to its original position and is pulled out from one side of the U-shaped frame 1. When the turntable 5 is rotated, the wood piece can rotate normally because it is in a relatively suspended state, so as to change the direction of the wood piece.

[0038] 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. A drying apparatus for wood pieces, characterized by: The utility model provides a kind of U-shaped frame (1), both ends of the U-shaped frame (1) are fixedly connected with fixed frame (4), the middle part of the bottom surface of the U-shaped frame (1) is connected with clamping assembly, the upper end of the clamping assembly is connected with several mobile frame (8), the inner side wall of two fixed frame (4) and several mobile frame (8) is fixedly connected with anti-drop ring (13), the outer wall of several anti-drop ring (13) is slidably connected with rotating disc (5), one side of the U-shaped frame (1) is connected with adjusting assembly, the other end of the adjusting assembly is connected with support assembly, and the support assembly is located between two fixed frame (4) and several mobile frame (8).

2. A device for drying wood pieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a second lead screw (6), a bottom plate (10), and a plurality of sliding blocks (11). The upper surface of the bottom plate (10) is provided with a second sliding groove (15). The outer walls of the plurality of sliding blocks (11) are slidably connected with the inner walls of the second sliding groove (15). The second lead screw (6) penetrates through the U-shaped frame (1), the plurality of sliding blocks (11), and the second sliding groove (15). The outer wall of the second lead screw (6) is rotatably connected with the inner wall of the penetration position of the U-shaped frame (1). The outer wall of the second lead screw (6) is threadedly connected with the inner wall of the penetration position of one of the sliding blocks (11) and rotatably connected with the inner walls of the penetration positions of the other sliding blocks (11). The upper ends of the plurality of sliding blocks (11) penetrate to the outside of the second sliding groove (15) and are fixedly connected with the outer walls of the plurality of mobile frames (8), respectively. The sliding block (11) threadedly connected with the second lead screw (6) is located at one end of the U-shaped frame (1).

3. A device for drying wood pieces according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two sides of the second sliding groove (15) are provided with a sewage discharge opening (16).

4. A device for drying wood pieces according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting assembly includes a lower rod (17), a lifting assembly, and a plurality of anti-drop strips (18). One side of the U-shaped frame (1) is provided with a plurality of first sliding grooves (14). The outer walls of the plurality of anti-drop strips (18) are slidably connected with the inner walls of the plurality of first sliding grooves (14), respectively. The ends of the plurality of anti-drop strips (18) away from the U-shaped frame (1) are fixedly connected with the bottom surface of the lower rod (17). The two ends of the lower rod (17) are connected with the two ends of the lifting assembly. The other end of the lifting assembly is connected with the support assembly.

5. A device for drying wood pieces according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes an upper rod (2), a first lead screw (3), a middle rod (9), and a sliding rod (12). The sliding rod (12) and the first lead screw (3) penetrate through the two ends of the upper rod (2), the middle rod (9), and the lower rod (17), respectively. The outer wall of the sliding rod (12) is fixedly connected with the inner walls of the penetration positions of the upper rod (2), the middle rod (9), and the lower rod (17). The outer wall of the first lead screw (3) is rotatably connected with the inner walls of the penetration positions of the upper rod (2), the middle rod (9), and the lower rod (17). The two ends of the support assembly are connected with the first lead screw (3) and the sliding rod (12), respectively.

6. A device for drying wood pieces according to claim 5, characterized in that: Said support assembly includes connecting strips (19) and a plurality of support plates (7), both ends of the connecting strips (19) are sleeved on the outer walls of the No. 1 lead screw (3) and the slide rod (12) respectively, the inner wall of the connecting strips (19) is in threaded connection with the outer wall of the No. 1 lead screw (3), the inner wall of the connecting strips (19) is in sliding connection with the outer wall of the slide rod (12), one side of the connecting strips (19) close to the U-shaped frame (1) is fixedly connected with one end of the plurality of support plates (7), the plurality of support plates (7) are located between the two fixed frames (4) and the plurality of movable frames (8) respectively, and the ends of the plurality of support plates (7) away from the connecting strips (19) are conically arranged, and the connecting strips (19) are located between the lower rod (17) and the middle rod (9).