Concrete conveying hopper

By introducing connecting frames, support frames, mixing devices, and shock-absorbing materials into the concrete transport hopper, the stability and safety issues of the hopper during transportation were solved, achieving uniform mixing of concrete and stability during transportation, thus improving construction quality and efficiency.

CN224106901UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10KUNSHAN SHIYUE BUILDING MATERIALS EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KUNSHAN SHIYUE BUILDING MATERIALS EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

Existing concrete transport hoppers lack stability during transportation, making them prone to causing concrete stratification or segregation due to shaking. Furthermore, existing measures are ineffective in absorbing impact forces, affecting transportation efficiency and safety.

Method used

A concrete transport hopper was designed, which consists of a connecting frame, a support frame, a mixing device, and shock-absorbing materials. It is connected to the transport mechanism through a connecting ring. The support frame is composed of multiple support rods and reinforcing ribs, and is equipped with a mixing device and shock-absorbing materials inside. The bottom is equipped with casters and a locking device to ensure stability and safety.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and safety of the hopper during transportation, prevents concrete stratification or segregation, enhances construction quality and efficiency, and simplifies the operation process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a concrete transportation hopper which comprises a hopper body, an opening is formed in the top of the hopper body and used for placing concrete into the hopper body, a connecting frame is arranged at the top end of the hopper body, a connecting ring is arranged on the connecting frame and used for being connected with a transportation mechanism, and the transportation mechanism is connected with the hopper body. A connecting frame is arranged in the hopper body, a supporting frame is arranged below the connecting frame, a plurality of lifting holes allowing lifting ropes to penetrate through are formed in the supporting frame, the supporting frame is kept stable in the transportation process through the lifting ropes, and a stirring device is further arranged in the hopper body and used for stirring concrete in the hopper body. According to the hopper, the stability of the hopper in the transportation process can be improved conveniently.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to concrete transportation equipment technical field especially is related to a concrete transportation hopper. BACKGROUND

[0002] Concrete transportation hoppers are widely used in construction, infrastructure construction and other fields, and are one of the indispensable important equipment in modern engineering construction. This hopper is mainly used for transporting building materials such as concrete to ensure the continuous operation of the construction site. With the rapid development of the construction industry and technological progress, the requirements for concrete transportation hoppers are becoming higher and higher, especially the demand for improving transportation efficiency and ensuring material quality is increasingly urgent.

[0003] At present, when solving the stability problem in the process of transporting concrete, the common methods include using rigid connection structure, increasing the number of supporting feet, and adding anti-skid pads. Specifically, some existing hoppers set fixed supports on the top thereof, and are connected with the transport vehicle through hooks or ropes to enhance the stability of the overall structure; some designs install multiple supporting feet at the bottom of the hopper, which are used to disperse the weight and reduce the shaking caused by uneven road surface.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned various methods can improve the stability of the hopper to some extent, but still have obvious deficiencies. For example, simple rigid connection cannot effectively absorb the impact force in the driving process, which easily leads to the delamination or segregation of concrete in the hopper; and too many supporting feet not only increase the manufacturing cost, but also occupy more space, affecting the operation convenience and flexibility. Therefore, how to improve the stability and safety of the hopper under complex working conditions while ensuring efficient transportation has become a key problem to be solved. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application provides a concrete transportation hopper, which is convenient to improve the stability of the hopper in the transportation process.

[0006] The present application provides a concrete transportation hopper, which adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A concrete transportation hopper, comprising a hopper body, an opening is provided at the top of the hopper body, the opening is used for putting concrete into the hopper body, a connecting frame is provided at the top end of the hopper body, a connecting ring is provided on the connecting frame, the connecting ring is used for connecting a transportation mechanism, a supporting frame is provided below the connecting frame, a plurality of lifting holes for lifting ropes to pass through are provided on the supporting frame, the supporting frame is kept stable during transportation by the lifting ropes, a stirring device is further provided in the hopper body, the stirring device is responsible for stirring the concrete in the hopper body.

[0008] By adopting the technical scheme, the concrete conveying hopper can effectively prevent the concrete from being layered or segregated due to vibration during transportation, and can ensure uniform mixing of the concrete and improve construction quality.

[0009] Preferably, a clamping groove is arranged on the top of the hopper body, and the clamping groove is used for clamping a cover plate.

[0010] By adopting the technical scheme, the cover plate can be firmly fixed on the top of the hopper body, and the concrete can be effectively prevented from spilling due to shaking during transportation, thereby improving the safety and reliability of transportation.

[0011] Preferably, the hopper body is filled with damping material to reduce vibration during movement.

[0012] By adopting the technical scheme, the hopper body is filled with damping material, which can effectively absorb and buffer the vibration generated during transportation, significantly improve the stability of the hopper, reduce the phenomenon of concrete layering or segregation caused by vibration, and ensure the quality of the concrete.

[0013] Preferably, the support frame is formed by a plurality of support rods which are fixed to each other, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged in the support rods and distributed along the height direction of the support frame.

[0014] By adopting the technical scheme, the support frame of the concrete conveying hopper is formed by a plurality of support rods which are fixed to each other, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged in the support rods and distributed along the height direction. This design significantly improves the overall strength and rigidity of the support frame, effectively prevents structural deformation caused by vibration or impact during transportation, and ensures the stability of the hopper body. At the same time, the design of the reinforcing ribs also helps to disperse the load, further improving the safety and reliability of the entire hopper.

[0015] Preferably, a plurality of threaded holes are arranged on the bottom of the support rod, and the threaded holes are used for threaded connection with other support rods, so that the hopper body can be stably placed above the ground when the concrete is taken.

[0016] By adopting the technical scheme, when the concrete needs to be taken, other support rods can be connected by threaded connection to form a more stable structure, so that the hopper body can be stably placed above the ground, preventing the hopper from being knocked down due to external impact or vibration, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of the operation.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom of the hopper body is provided with rollers, the rollers are universal wheels, and each roller is provided with a locking device.

[0018] By adopting the above technical scheme, when in use, the bottom of the hopper body is provided with rollers, the rollers are universal wheels, and each roller is provided with a locking device. This design can make the hopper more flexible and convenient during transportation, and at the same time, the locking device ensures the stability of the hopper when it needs to be fixed in place, effectively preventing safety hazards and material spilling caused by accidental movement.

[0019] Preferably, the support frame is further provided with a push rod, and the push rod is used to move the hopper body in cooperation with the rollers.

[0020] By adopting the above technical scheme, when in use, the push rod provided on the support frame can effectively improve the operability of the hopper body. Specifically, when moving the hopper body, the worker can exert force through the push rod to make the rollers roll smoothly, thereby more easily controlling and moving the hopper body. Especially in the case of narrow space or uneven ground, the design of the push rod significantly improves the flexibility and stability during transportation.

[0021] Preferably, the stirring device comprises a stirring rod arranged inside the hopper body and stirring blades fixed to the stirring rod, and the bottom of the hopper body is provided with a servo motor, and the output shaft of the servo motor penetrates the hopper body and is fixed to the stirring rod.

[0022] By adopting the above technical scheme, when in use, the concrete transportation hopper can effectively prevent the coagulation and separation of concrete during transportation. Specifically, the stirring rod arranged inside the hopper body and the stirring blades thereon can continuously and uniformly stir the concrete under the drive of the servo motor, ensuring the quality and fluidity of the concrete and avoiding performance degradation due to long-term standing. At the same time, this design also helps to improve construction efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and improve work safety.

[0023] In summary, the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. The concrete transportation hopper of the utility model is provided with a connecting frame and a connecting ring on the top of the hopper body, which can realize effective connection with the transportation mechanism, improve the stability of the hopper during transportation, and reduce shaking.

[0025] 2. The concrete transportation hopper of the utility model is provided with a support frame and internal reinforcing ribs, which enhances the strength and rigidity of the entire hopper structure, making the hopper more stable during movement and avoiding deformation or damage caused by impact force.

[0026] 3. The utility model discloses a concrete transport hopper, the setting of the stirring device effectively prevents the solidification of concrete during the transportation process, ensures the quality and uniformity of concrete and improves construction efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] Fig. 1 It is the structural schematic diagram of example;

[0028] Fig. 2 It is the sectional view of showing hopper main part in example;

[0029] Fig. 3 It is the structural schematic diagram of opening and cover plate joint in example;

[0030] The figure mark explains: 1, hopper main part;2, opening;3, connecting frame;4, connecting ring;5, support frame;51, support rod;6, lifting hole;7, stirring device;71, stirring rod;72, stirring blade;73, servo motor;8, card slot;9, gyro wheel;10, push rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The utility model makes further detailed description in combination with the drawings. Same parts are indicated with same reference numerals. It is explained that, the words "front", "back", "left", "right", "up", "down", "bottom surface" and "top surface" in the following description refer to the direction in the drawings. The words "inner" and "outer" refer to the direction towards or away from the geometric center of a particular component.

[0032] The utility model discloses a concrete transport hopper, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3 The opening 2 is used to put concrete into the hopper main part 1. The top of the hopper main part 1 is provided with a card slot 8 for clamping the cover plate. The opening 2 of the hopper main part 1 is sealed with the cover plate. The cover plate is provided with a pull rod, which can make it easier to put the cover plate into the card slot 8 and take it out of the card slot 8. The hopper main part 1 is filled with damping material to reduce vibration during movement. The damping material can be rubber material, which is filled in the interior of the hopper main part 1. This design can absorb part of the vibration energy during transportation and reduce the impact on concrete.

[0033] The top end of the hopper body 1 is provided with a connecting frame 3, and the connecting frame 3 is provided with a connecting ring 4 for connecting a transport mechanism. The connecting frame 3 is welded by aluminum alloy profiles, which is light in weight and high in strength. The connecting ring 4 is made of high-strength steel and is galvanized on the surface, which has strong corrosion resistance. The lower part of the connecting frame 3 is provided with a support frame 5, and the support frame 5 is provided with a plurality of lifting holes 6 for passing through lifting ropes. The lifting ropes are used to keep the support frame 5 stable during transportation. The support frame 5 is formed by a plurality of support rods 51 which are fixed to each other. The support rods 51 are provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs inside, which are distributed along the height direction of the support frame 5. The support frame 5 designed in this way is light and firm, and can bear a large load and keep stable during transportation. The bottom of the support rod 51 is provided with a plurality of threaded holes, so that the support rod 51 can be connected to other support structures by screws, thereby keeping the hopper body 1 stable when taking concrete. The bottom of the hopper body 1 is provided with a plurality of rollers 9, which are universal wheels. Each roller 9 is provided with a locking device, which can be a manual knob lock or a foot pedal lock, to facilitate quick locking of the rollers 9 when the hopper position needs to be fixed. The support frame 5 is also provided with a push rod 10, which is used to move the hopper body 1 together with the rollers 9. One end of the push rod 10 is fixed to the support frame 5, and the push rod 10 includes a handle wrapped with soft silicone, which is comfortable to hold.

[0034] The hopper body 1 is also provided with a stirring device 7 for stirring the concrete in the hopper body 1. The stirring device 7 includes a stirring rod 71 arranged inside the hopper body 1 and a stirring blade 72 fixed to the stirring rod 71. The stirring rod 71 can be made of stainless steel and has a length determined according to the height of the hopper. The stirring blade 72 can be designed in a spiral or multi-leaf form. The bottom of the hopper body 1 is provided with a servo motor 73, and the output shaft of the servo motor 73 penetrates the hopper body 1 and is fixed to the stirring rod 71. The servo motor 73 can be an AC servo motor with a power of 1kW, which has adjustable speed and can adjust the stirring speed according to the state of the concrete to ensure that the concrete always maintains good flow performance during transportation.

[0035] Working principle: the utility model discloses a kind of concrete transport hopper, by reasonable design hopper main body 1, connecting frame 3, support frame 5 and stirring device 7, realize the stability, convenient and efficient of concrete transport hopper in the process of transportation, the stable structure of connecting frame 3 and support frame 5 ensures the stability of hopper in the process of transportation, the addition of stirring device 7 effectively prevents the layering and initial setting phenomenon of concrete in the course of transportation, guarantees the quality of concrete.The application of shock absorbing material reduces the vibration in the process of transportation, the configuration of gyro wheel 9 and push rod 10 makes hopper easy to move in construction site, improves construction efficiency.Above all, the concrete transport hopper of the embodiment not only meets the transport demand under special occasion, but also is optimized in multiple aspects, significantly improves overall performance and practicality.

[0036] The above are preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application, therefore: any equivalent changes made on the structure, shape, principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A concrete transport hopper characterized by: Including hopper body (1), the top of the hopper body (1) is provided with an opening (2), the opening (2) is used to put concrete into the hopper body (1), the top end of the hopper body (1) is provided with a connecting frame (3), the connecting frame (3) is provided with a connecting ring (4), the connecting ring (4) is used to connect the transport mechanism, the lower portion of the connecting frame (3) is provided with a support frame (5), the support frame (5) is provided with a plurality of lifting holes (6) for lifting ropes, the lifting ropes are used to keep the support frame (5) stable during transportation, the hopper body (1) is also provided with a stirring device (7), the stirring device (7) is responsible for stirring the concrete in the hopper body (1).

2. A concrete transport hopper according to claim 1, characterised in that: The top of the hopper body (1) is provided with a clamping groove (8), the clamping groove (8) is used to clamp a cover plate, and the opening (2) of the hopper body (1) is covered by the cover plate.

3. A concrete transport hopper according to claim 1, wherein: The hopper body (1) is filled with damping material to reduce vibration during movement.

4. A concrete delivery hopper as defined in claim 1 wherein: The support frame (5) is formed by a plurality of support rods (51) being fixed to each other, the support rods (51) are provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs inside, and the reinforcing ribs are distributed along the height direction of the support frame (5).

5. A concrete delivery hopper according to claim 4, wherein: The bottom of the support rod (51) is provided with a plurality of threaded holes, and the threaded holes are used to threadedly connect other support rods (51), so that the hopper body (1) remains stable when taking concrete.

6. A concrete delivery hopper as defined in claim 1 wherein: The bottom of the hopper body (1) is provided with a plurality of rollers (9), the rollers (9) are universal wheels, and each roller (9) is provided with a locking device.

7. A concrete transport hopper according to claim 1, wherein: The support frame (5) is also provided with a push rod (10), and the push rod (10) is used to move the hopper body (1) in cooperation with the rollers (9).

8. A concrete transport hopper according to claim 1, wherein: The stirring device (7) includes a stirring rod (71) arranged inside the hopper body (1) and a stirring blade (72) fixed to the stirring rod (71), the bottom of the hopper body (1) is provided with a servo motor (73), and the output shaft of the servo motor (73) penetrates the hopper body (1) and is fixed to the stirring rod (71).