Mud brick containing mechanism

The mud brick loading mechanism, which uses a PLC controller and a linear slide table in coordination, solves the problem of low efficiency in the traditional manual loading of mud brick blanks, and realizes automated, safe and efficient mud brick blank transfer and improved site utilization.

CN224091548UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07XINCHANG COUNTY TIANGONGFANG BRICK & TILE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

In traditional mud brick making, the process of placing mud brick blanks relies heavily on manual labor, which is inefficient, makes it difficult to accurately place them at the correct height and position, and results in low space utilization.

Method used

The elevator and linear slide, controlled by a PLC controller, work together to automate the loading of mud brick blanks. Combined with pressure sensors to monitor the load and convenient installation with hooks, the equipment is safe and its operation is accurate.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and accuracy of mud brick blank placement, reduces labor intensity, extends equipment life, and increases site utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mud brick containing mechanism which comprises a plc controller, a switch, an outer vertical face, partition plates and a supporting plate used for loading mud brick blanks, the partition plates are arranged on the outer vertical face at equal intervals in the height direction of the outer vertical face, the containing mechanism is arranged near the outer vertical face, and the containing mechanism comprises a lifting machine, a linear sliding table and a picking frame. And the lifter, the linear sliding table and the plc are cooperated, so that automatic containing of the green mud bricks is realized, the efficiency is improved, and the labor intensity is reduced. The elevator controls the picking frame to ascend and descend, and the linear sliding table translates the supporting plate and the green mud bricks to the position above the partition plate to complete transshipment. A support plate is positioned by a barrier strip on a sliding block of the linear sliding table, accurate operation is guaranteed, a pressure sensor monitors load, a plc controller judges according to a threshold value, alarms are given during overload, the machine is stopped, and equipment safety is guaranteed. And mounting and hoisting are facilitated by hanging hooks on the back of the outer vertical face. The linear sliding tables are symmetrically installed, load is shared, abrasion is reduced, and the durability of equipment is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mud brick technology, specifically relating to a mud brick holding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the traditional mud brick making and drying process, the placement of mud brick blanks has long relied on a large amount of manual labor. Workers need to spend a lot of time and energy frequently moving back and forth in the placement area, carrying mud brick blanks and placing them in the appropriate positions, which is extremely inefficient. Due to the limitations of manual operation, it is difficult to accurately place the mud brick blanks at the correct height and position, resulting in poor placement accuracy. It is also difficult to stack the mud brick blanks at higher positions by manually carrying them. This means that the mud bricks can only be laid flat on the limited ground space, resulting in extremely low space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a mud brick holding mechanism, including a PLC controller, a switch, an exterior facade, a partition, and a tray for loading mud brick blanks. The partition is equidistantly arranged on the exterior facade along its height direction. A holding mechanism is arranged near the exterior facade. The holding mechanism includes a lift, a linear slide, and a pickup frame. The pickup frame is connected to the lifting platform of the lift, and a clearance groove is provided on the pickup frame. The partition is located in the clearance groove. The linear slide is installed on the pickup frame and faces the partition. The PLC controller is connected to the lift and the linear slide respectively via wires.

[0004] Furthermore, one of the linear slides is provided with a stop bar for limiting the position of the tray.

[0005] Furthermore, a pressure sensor is provided on the slider of the linear slide, and the pressure sensor is connected to the PLC controller via a wire or a wireless communication module.

[0006] Furthermore, a mounting hook is provided on the back of the facade.

[0007] Furthermore, the linear slide is symmetrically mounted on the pickup frame with respect to the clearance groove.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In this mud brick holding mechanism, the elevator, linear slide, and PLC controller work together to automate the holding of mud brick blanks, improving efficiency and reducing labor intensity. The elevator controls the lifting and lowering of the picking frame, while the linear slide moves the pallet and mud brick blank above the partition to complete the transfer. The upper stop bar of the linear slide positions the pallet, ensuring accurate operation. A pressure sensor monitors the load, and the PLC controller judges based on a threshold; if overloaded, it alarms and stops the machine to ensure equipment safety. The mounting hook on the back of the exterior facade facilitates installation and hoisting. The symmetrical installation of the linear slides distributes the load, reduces wear, and improves the durability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective perspective view of the present invention;

[0010] Figure 2 This is a second-view perspective perspective view of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 3 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 4 This is the left view of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 5 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the holding structure in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the holding structure in this utility model.

[0016] The labels in the diagram mean: 1-exterior facade; 2-partition; 3-support plate; 4-elevator; 5-linear slide; 6-picking rack; 7-avoiding groove; 8-stop bar; 9-hanging hook; 10-mud brick blank. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-7This utility model provides the following technical solution: a mud brick holding mechanism, including a PLC controller, a switch, an exterior facade 1, a partition 2, and a tray 3 for loading mud brick blanks. The partition 2 is equidistantly arranged on the exterior facade 1 along its height direction. A holding mechanism is arranged near the exterior facade 1. The holding mechanism includes a lift 4, a linear slide 5, and a pickup frame 6. The pickup frame 6 is connected to the lifting platform of the lift 4. The pickup frame 6 has a clearance groove 7. The partition 2 is located in the clearance groove 7. The linear slide 5 is installed on the pickup frame 6 and faces the partition 2. The PLC controller is connected to the lift 4 and the linear slide 5 respectively through wires.

[0019] Using the above structure, the elevator 4 drives the picking frame 6 to move along the height direction of the outer facade 1, and the lifting height of the picking frame 6 is set according to the program; the linear slide 5 is responsible for moving the tray 3 and mud brick blanks to the top of the partition 2. The whole mechanism, in conjunction with the PLC controller, greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of mud brick blank placement and reduces the intensity of manual operation.

[0020] In this embodiment, one of the linear slides 5 has a stop bar on its slider for limiting the support plate 3.

[0021] With the above structure, the stop bar 8 plays a crucial positioning role when the pallet 3 is placed on the slider of the linear slide table 5. The stop bar provides a clear placement boundary for the pallet 3. When placing the pallet 3, the operator can quickly and accurately place the pallet 3 in the correct position based on the position of the stop bar 8, effectively avoiding the situation where the pallet 3 is placed incorrectly due to human negligence or misjudgment. This ensures that the subsequent translation of the pallet 3 by the linear slide table 5 and the transfer of mud brick blanks can proceed smoothly.

[0022] In this embodiment, a pressure sensor is provided on the slider of the linear slide 5, and the pressure sensor is connected to the PLC controller through a wire or a wireless communication module.

[0023] With the above structure, the pressure sensor on the slider of the linear slide 5 monitors the pressure applied to the slider by the pallet 3 and the mud brick blank in real time, and transmits the pressure signal to the PLC controller. The PLC controller determines whether the current load is within a safe range based on a preset pressure threshold. Once the pressure exceeds the threshold, it is determined to be an overload state, and the controller will immediately issue an alarm and suspend the operation of the linear slide 5 and the elevator 4 to prevent damage to the equipment due to overload. This effectively ensures the stable operation of the holding mechanism within a safe load range, extends the service life of the equipment, and reduces the risk of failure caused by overload.

[0024] In this embodiment, a mounting hook 9 is provided on the back of the exterior facade 1.

[0025] With the above structure, during the installation phase, the mounting hook 9 enables the holding mechanism to be easily connected to various compatible structures. Whether it is a spacious indoor fixed working area or a temporary site with limited space, the installation work can be completed quickly, which greatly improves the flexibility of the holding mechanism installation and its adaptability to different sites. In the drying room scenario, when the exterior facade 1 is fully loaded with mud bricks, the staff can use the mounting hook 9 to quickly connect with the mobile equipment in the drying room, such as the rail-mounted hoisting trolley or the movable gantry, to easily realize the pushing or hoisting operation of the exterior facade 1 in the drying room.

[0026] In this embodiment, the linear slide 5 is symmetrically mounted on the pickup frame 6 about the clearance groove 7.

[0027] With the above structure, the load can be evenly distributed between the two linear slides 5, reducing the load on a single slide, extending its service life, reducing wear caused by long-term high-load operation, and making the operation smoother.

[0028] Working Principle: The pallet 3 is stably supported by two sliders of the linear slide 5. After the operator triggers the switch, the switch immediately sends a command signal to the PLC controller. Upon receiving the signal, the PLC controller quickly drives the elevator 4 to start working. The elevator 4 drives the lifting platform, thereby causing the pickup frame 6 to move along the height direction of the outer facade 1. During this process, the clearance groove 7 on the pickup frame 6 must be precisely aligned with the target partition 2. When the predetermined target position is reached, the linear slide 5 starts, driving the slider to move horizontally towards the partition 2. The pallet 3, which is connected to the slider and is loaded with mud brick blanks, also moves towards the partition 2 synchronously until the pallet 3 moves directly above the partition 2. At this time, the elevator 4 performs a reverse operation, driving the pickup frame 6 to move downwards, causing the pallet 3 to detach from the pickup frame 6 and be placed stably on the partition 2. Immediately afterwards, the linear slide 5 drives the slider to move in the opposite direction, away from the partition 2. Thus, one mud brick blank transfer and placement process is completed. By continuously repeating the above operation through the elevator 4, the pallet 3 loaded with mud brick blanks can be placed on each partition 2 of the exterior facade 1 in a bottom-up order.

[0029] 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 mud brick holding mechanism, comprising a PLC controller, a switch, an exterior facade, partitions, and a tray for loading mud brick blanks, wherein the partitions are equidistantly arranged on the exterior facade along its height direction, characterized in that: A holding mechanism is provided near the exterior facade. The holding mechanism includes a lift, a linear slide, and a picking rack. The picking rack is connected to the lifting platform of the lift. A clearance groove is provided on the picking rack. The partition is located in the clearance groove. The linear slide is installed on the picking rack and faces the partition. The PLC controller is connected to the lift and the linear slide via wires.

2. The mud brick holding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the linear slides has a stop bar on its slider for limiting the position of the tray.

3. The mud brick holding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure sensor is installed on the slider of the linear slide, and the pressure sensor is connected to the PLC controller via a wire or a wireless communication module.

4. The mud brick holding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the facade is equipped with a mounting hook.

5. The mud brick holding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear slide is symmetrically mounted on the pickup frame about the clearance groove.