Double-helix steel ball temperature-waiting conveying device

By using a double-helix steel ball conveying device to transport steel balls under cooling conditions, the different directions of left-hand and right-hand helices are utilized to solve the problems of roller wear and steel ball jamming caused by single helices. This achieves safe and efficient steel ball transport and cooling, and reduces production costs.

CN224091949UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07GANGNUO NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-13
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

In the existing steel ball forging and rolling equipment, the single spiral conveying during the waiting-to-warm-up process causes severe wear of the roller pair, resulting in steel balls getting stuck and falling off, which poses safety hazards and increases production costs.

Method used

A double-helix steel ball warming conveyor is adopted, in which the left-hand and right-hand helices rotate in different directions and are driven by a gear motor to avoid the steel balls getting stuck. The device also cools the steel balls during the conveying process, extending the service life of the helical conveyor shaft.

Benefits of technology

It reduces wear on the roller assembly, minimizes steel ball jamming and falling, improves production safety, and reduces energy and spare parts replacement costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of steel ball forging and rolling equipment, in particular to a double-helix steel ball temperature-waiting conveying device, which is characterized in that a first gear and a second gear are respectively mounted at the top end of a channel steel bracket and are positioned at the tops of a right-handed helix and a left-handed helix. According to the utility model, the two conveying shafts, namely the left-handed spiral conveying shaft and the right-handed spiral conveying shaft, with different rotating directions are arranged, and the gear motor is additionally arranged at the front ends of the two conveying shafts for driving, so that the two conveying shafts respectively rotate towards different directions, the right-handed conveying shaft rotates leftwards, and the left-handed conveying shaft rotates rightwards; and it is guaranteed that the acting force is used for moving forward the steel balls to be conveyed, clamping stagnation of the steel balls on the conveying temperature waiting device is avoided, and the direct production cost of an enterprise is reduced. Meanwhile, the front end of one conveying shaft is subjected to thin shaft machining and welding, steel balls can conveniently fall into a quenching ball channel from the thin shaft machining and welding position, punching is conducted on the lower portions of the two temperature-waiting conveying spiral lines, the pipe body is cooled, the service life of the spiral conveying shaft body is prolonged, and the replacement cost of enterprise spare parts is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of steel ball forging and rolling equipment, specifically a double-helix steel ball waiting-to-heat conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] In the current steel ball forging and rolling industry, to obtain better uniformity and consistency in surface hardness and core hardness of the forged and rolled steel balls, the steel balls need to be cooled to a range suitable for the quenching process of the steel ball material after forging / rolling before quenching. However, in the current actual production process, a single spiral and roller pair are used for the warming and conveying of steel balls. Due to the large production volume of steel balls, the steel balls are pushed forward by the single-sided spiral and the roller pair during the warming and conveying process, which causes severe wear on the roller pair.

[0003] For the reasons mentioned above, severe wear of the roller assembly caused the steel balls to stop and jam during the upward conveying process. Under the continuous conveying action of the screw conveyor, the lower steel balls overlapped with the stopped and jammed ones, causing them to fall out of the conveyor. Since the steel balls are processed at around 1000 degrees Celsius, there are serious safety hazards for employees handling the fallen balls, as they are prone to burns and scalds. Furthermore, the steel balls that fall to the ground are often not noticed by employees in time, resulting in a temperature drop below the required process range. This necessitates secondary heating and quenching, wasting electricity, manpower, and natural gas, thus causing an invisible economic waste for the company.

[0004] Furthermore, because the steel ball conveyor relies on a specific angle formed between the single-sided spiral and the roller pair during the steel ball transport process, and due to the high production capacity of the shift, with approximately 16,000 large-diameter steel balls produced daily, the roller pair suffers severe wear due to the frictional transport of a large number of steel balls. The steel balls may become stuck on the conveyor, and when the wear is severe, the gap between the conveying spiral and the roller pair increases, causing the steel balls to fall directly off the conveyor. This necessitates production shutdowns for conveyor maintenance and roller pair replacement, disrupting normal production and causing various energy indicators to exceed the normal process cost quota, which is detrimental to the long-term development of the enterprise. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a double-helix steel ball warming conveyor device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a double-helix steel ball warming conveying device, comprising a channel steel support, the channel steel support being arranged in an acute-angled triangle, a right-handed helix installed on the left side of the upper surface of the channel steel support, and a left-handed helix installed on the right side of the upper surface of the channel steel support, a first gear and a second gear respectively installed at the top of the channel steel support and at the top of the right-handed helix and the left-handed helix, the first gear and the second gear being meshed with each other at a right angle, a V-belt being wound around the surface of the first gear and the second gear, and a pulley being wound around the first gear and the second gear through the V-belt.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a motor speed reduction belt is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the pulley, and the position of the motor speed reduction belt is located on the outer side of the top surface of the channel steel support, which can effectively ensure the stability of the center of gravity of the entire device and meet the long-term use of the device.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a bearing box is installed on the lower surface of the channel steel bracket, and a wound round steel is installed on the surface of the channel steel bracket above the bearing box. This more efficiently enhances the matching and coordination of various components during the operation of the overall device, and effectively reduces the probability of various unexpected situations that may occur during use.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, an oil drill pipe is installed on the surface of the channel steel support and on the outside of the right-hand spiral, and the top of the oil drill pipe is provided with a ball outlet on the surface of the channel steel support. By matching the various components of the overall device during use, the coordination of the overall device is enhanced.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the upper surface of the channel steel support is provided with ball inlet and ball outlet at the upper and lower ends respectively, and the ball inlet and ball outlet are arranged at a relative angle, which greatly enhances the fit strength of the overall device during use and avoids the situation of asymmetric component matching during the use of the overall device.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, heat dissipation holes are provided on the outer surface of the bearing box, which together support the overall device according to the existing structure, enhance the coordination performance of the overall device during use, and improve the durability of the overall device during use.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a fixed bearing box is installed on the top surface of the channel steel bracket and on the side opposite to the motor speed belt, and a steel ball is detachably connected inside the fixed bearing box. By enhancing the flexible control capability of the overall device, the probability of the overall device malfunctioning during use is reduced.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This double-helix steel ball warming conveyor uses two conveyor shafts with opposite directions of rotation, a left-handed helix and a right-handed helix, driven by a geared motor at their front ends. The right-handed shaft rotates to the left, and the left-handed shaft rotates to the right, ensuring that both shafts exert a forward pushing force on the steel balls, preventing them from getting stuck in the conveying and warming device and reducing direct production costs for enterprises. Simultaneously, the front end of one of the conveyor shafts is machined and welded to facilitate the steel balls' detachment into the quenching ball channel. Holes are drilled in the lower part of both warming conveyor helices to cool the tube body, extending the service life of the helical conveyor shafts and reducing spare parts replacement costs for enterprises. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance and structure of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Bearing housing; 2. Channel steel bracket; 3. Winded round steel; 4. Oil drill pipe; 5. Ball outlet; 6. Steel ball; 7. Fixed bearing housing; 8. First gear; 9. Second gear; 10. Right-hand helix; 11. Pulley; 12. V-belt; 13. Motor reducer; 14. Left-hand helix; 15. Ball inlet; 16. Heat dissipation hole. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment of a double-helix steel ball warming conveying device includes a channel steel support 2. The channel steel support 2 is arranged in an acute-angled triangle. A right-handed spiral 10 is installed on the left side of the upper surface of the channel steel support 2, and a left-handed spiral 14 is installed on the right side of the upper surface of the channel steel support 2. A first gear 8 and a second gear 9 are respectively installed at the top of the channel steel support 2 and at the top of the right-handed spiral 10 and the left-handed spiral 14. The first gear 8 and the second gear 9 are installed at right angles and mesh with each other. A V-belt 12 is wound around the surface of the first gear 8 and the second gear 9, and a pulley 11 is wound around the first gear 8 and the second gear 9 through the V-belt 12.

[0022] Furthermore, a motor speed reducer 13 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the pulley 11, and the position of the motor speed reducer 13 is located on the outer side of the top surface of the channel steel bracket 2, which maximizes the control capability of the overall device and ensures the practicality of the overall device.

[0023] Furthermore, a bearing box 1 is installed on the lower surface of the channel steel bracket 2, and a wound round steel 3 is installed on the surface of the channel steel bracket 2 above the bearing box 1, which effectively enhances the stability of each component and strengthens the support of the overall device.

[0024] Furthermore, an oil drill pipe 4 is installed on the surface of the channel steel support 2 and on the outside of the right-hand spiral 10, and the top of the oil drill pipe 4 is provided with a ball outlet 5 on the surface of the channel steel support 2, which better protects the use of the overall device from being affected and enhances the practicality of operating the overall device.

[0025] Furthermore, the upper surface of the channel steel support 2 is provided with an inlet 15 and an outlet 5 at the upper and lower ends, respectively, and the inlet 15 and outlet 5 are arranged at a relative angle, which better enhances the balance of the overall device and effectively enhances the flexibility of the overall device.

[0026] Furthermore, heat dissipation holes 16 are provided on the outer surface of the bearing housing 1, which further enhances the operability of the overall device and ensures its robustness and stability during use.

[0027] Furthermore, a fixed bearing box 7 is installed on the top surface of the channel steel bracket 2 on the side opposite to the motor speed reduction belt 13, and a steel ball 6 is detachably connected inside the fixed bearing box 7, which maximizes the operator's control over the overall device, improves the user experience of the overall device, and reduces the difficulty of operation for the operator.

[0028] The usage method of this embodiment is as follows: When using it, please refer to... Figure 1-3 First, the conveying pitch is designed based on the diameter of the conveying steel ball 6. Then, using a template, the left-hand pitch of the left-hand helix 14 and the right-hand pitch of the right-hand helix 10 are laid out on the oil drill pipe 4. Next, along the lower ends of the left-hand helix 14 and right-hand helix 10, uniformly and symmetrically drill 3.2 mm diameter heat dissipation holes 16 on the oil drill pipe 4 using a bench drill or radial drill. These holes are used for ventilation and heat dissipation when the oil drill pipe 4 is conveying the high-temperature steel ball 6, preventing bending and deformation due to excessive heating. Thirty mm diameter wound round steel 3 is used during heating... In the current state, the conveying spiral is welded along the template line drawn on the oil drill pipe 4. Simultaneously, the bottom shaft of the oil drill pipe 4 is machined and welded using a lathe. During the upper shaft machining, one end of the spiral guide rod needs to be pre-diameterized and connected with a thin shaft for the ball ejection of the steel ball 6. The channel steel support 2 is welded according to the actual conveying height on site. The right-hand spiral 10 is installed on the left side of the channel steel support 2, and the left-hand spiral 14 is installed on the right side of the channel steel support 2, ensuring that the rotational leads of the right-hand spiral 10 and the left-hand spiral 14 correspond. The lower part is then fixed using the bearing box 1. The upper part... Based on the conveying distance between the two screw conveyors, the first gear 8 and the second gear 9 are selected and manufactured to ensure they have the same diameter and number of teeth, guaranteeing consistent rotational speed. During installation, the effective meshing distance of the first gear 8 and the second gear 9 is ensured for effective transmission. A fixed bearing housing 7 is used for installation and fixation. Finally, the pulley 11, V-belt 12, and reducer motor 13 are assembled and installed on the left-hand spiral 14. During production, the steel balls 6 to be processed enter the conveying angle between the two conveying screws through the ball track and inlet 15. 13 drives the left-hand spiral 14 to rotate to the right via the pulley 11, while the right-hand spiral 10 is driven to rotate to the left via the gear on the left-hand spiral 14. The conveying spiral also pushes the steel ball 6 forward, so that the two conveying spirals have different spiral directions and rotation directions, and at the same time, they have a forward pushing force on the steel ball 6 being conveyed, so that the steel ball 6 will not get stuck or stop on the conveying auger. When the steel ball 6 reaches the ball outlet 5 under the conveying action of the two spirals, the steel ball falls into the ball channel connected below, and the lower process of the steel ball 6 is performed.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A double-helix steel ball warming conveyor device, comprising a channel steel support (2), characterized in that: The channel steel support (2) is arranged in an acute-angled triangle. A right-handed spiral (10) is installed on the left side of the upper surface of the channel steel support (2), and a left-handed spiral (14) is installed on the right side of the upper surface of the channel steel support (2). A first gear (8) and a second gear (9) are respectively installed at the top of the channel steel support (2) and at the top of the right-handed spiral (10) and the left-handed spiral (14). The first gear (8) and the second gear (9) are meshed with each other at right angles. A V-belt (12) is wrapped around the surface of the first gear (8) and the second gear (9). A pulley (11) is wrapped around the first gear (8) and the second gear (9) through the V-belt (12).

2. The double-helix steel ball warming conveyor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the pulley (11) is fixedly connected to a motor speed reduction belt (13), and the position of the motor speed reduction belt (13) is located on the outer side of the top surface of the channel steel bracket (2).

3. The double-helix steel ball warming conveyor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the channel steel bracket (2) is fitted with a bearing box (1), and the surface of the channel steel bracket (2) is simultaneously fitted with a wound round steel (3) above the bearing box (1).

4. The double-helix steel ball warming conveyor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Oil drill pipe (4) is installed on the surface of the channel steel support (2) and on the outside of the right-hand spiral (10), and the top of the oil drill pipe (4) is provided with a ball outlet (5) on the surface of the channel steel support (2).

5. The double-helix steel ball warming conveyor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the channel steel support (2) is provided with a ball inlet (15) and a ball outlet (5) at the upper and lower ends respectively, and the ball inlet (15) and the ball outlet (5) are arranged at a relative angle.

6. The double-helix steel ball warming conveyor device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bearing housing (1) has heat dissipation holes (16) on its outer surface.

7. The double-helix steel ball warming conveyor device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixed bearing box (7) is installed on the top surface of the channel steel bracket (2) and on the side opposite to the motor speed reducer (13), and a steel ball (6) is detachably connected inside the fixed bearing box (7).