Novel material conveying structure

By using gravity-guided tracks to screen and output materials that fail to enter correctly, the problems of high equipment operating costs and material jamming are solved, achieving efficient and low-cost material conveying operation.

CN224132102UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17SHANGHAI TOOLTEC IND TOOL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI TOOLTEC IND TOOL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, air-blowing screening equipment requires a continuous air supply, resulting in high equipment costs. Furthermore, materials in incorrect positions cannot be removed in time, causing material jamming and affecting equipment operation.

Method used

The system uses a gravity track to screen and output materials in the correct orientation. Materials that fail to enter the gravity track correctly are discharged through the discharge gap via the gravity track. The system uses a lifting plate to feed materials in a discontinuous manner, thus avoiding congestion in the gravity track.

Benefits of technology

This effectively avoids congestion of materials on and above the gravity track, prevents material jamming, and reduces equipment operating costs.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a novel material conveying structure which comprises a feeding mechanism, and a hopper is installed on the feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism comprises a shell, and a feeding notch in butt joint with the hopper is formed in one side of the shell. A partition plate is constructed in an inner cavity of the shell and is parallel to the side wall, where the feeding notch is located, of the shell, a lifting plate is arranged on the side, close to the feeding notch, of the partition plate, and a gravity rail is installed on the side, away from the feeding notch, of the partition plate. A discharging notch matched with the gravity track is further formed in the shell, and the output end of the gravity track extends out of the discharging notch. The feeding mechanism further comprises a driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism drives the lifting plate to move up and down so that the top end of the lifting plate can pass through the feeding notch and ascend to the position above the top end of the partition plate or be flush with the top end of the partition plate. Materials are fed to the gravity track through the lifting plate in a non-continuous mode, and the gravity track and the materials above the gravity track can be effectively prevented from being blocked and blocked.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of material conveying technology, and in particular relates to a novel material conveying structure. Background Technology

[0002] In the market for automated feeding technology, the key technical aspects lie in screening materials in the correct orientation and eliminating those in the wrong orientation. Materials in the correct orientation enter the track, are separated using separation technology, and then conveyed to the required location. If materials in the wrong orientation are not removed in time, they will cause jamming, resulting in machine downtime.

[0003] Commonly used technologies for removing incorrectly positioned materials include air-blowing screening. Materials in the correct orientation will not be blown away within the track, while incorrectly positioned materials will be blown off and returned to the hopper via a return system. However, air-blowing screening equipment requires a continuous air supply to maintain normal operation due to its air-blowing mechanism, resulting in high manufacturing and operating costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a novel material conveying structure.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this embodiment of the utility model is a novel material conveying structure, including a feeding mechanism, on which a hopper is installed, and the hopper is used to feed material to the feeding mechanism;

[0006] The feeding mechanism includes a housing, one side of which is provided with a feeding notch for docking with a hopper; the inner cavity of the housing is constructed with a partition, the partition being arranged parallel to the side wall of the housing where the feeding notch is located, a lifting plate being arranged on the side of the partition near the feeding notch, the lifting plate being arranged parallel to the partition, and both sides of the lifting plate contacting the partition and the side wall of the housing where the feeding notch is located respectively; a gravity track is installed on the side of the partition away from the feeding notch, and a baffle is installed parallel to the partition on the side of the gravity track away from the partition, and both sides of the gravity track contact the partition and the baffle respectively;

[0007] The outer shell is also provided with a discharge notch that cooperates with the gravity track, and the output end of the gravity track extends out from the discharge notch;

[0008] The feeding mechanism also includes a driving mechanism, which drives the lifting plate to move up and down so that the top of the lifting plate can pass through the feeding gap and rise above or to the top of the partition plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a first lifting cylinder, which is fixed to the outer casing, and a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the first lifting cylinder. A section of the connecting rod away from the first lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate, so that the first lifting cylinder drives the lifting plate to rise or fall.

[0010] Furthermore, the drive mechanism also includes a mounting plate, which is arranged parallel to the partition and has a gravity track fixedly connected to its top. The mounting plate has a first waist groove and a second waist groove, with the second waist groove located above the first waist groove. The length directions of the first and second waist grooves are consistent with the length direction of the mounting plate. The connecting rod passes through the first waist groove, and a limiting rod is provided in the second waist groove. The limiting rod is fixed to the outer shell. The length of the first waist groove is less than the distance from the feed notch to the top of the partition, so that the mounting plate is lifted synchronously after the connecting rod moves to the top of the first waist groove during the process of lifting the lifting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism also includes a contour baffle, which is installed outside the housing and cooperates with the output end of the gravity track. After the mounting plate is lifted, it drives the gravity track to rise so that the output end of the gravity track connects with the contour baffle.

[0012] Furthermore, the tops of both the partition and the lifting plate are inclined at a point closer to the gravity track than the side furthest from it.

[0013] Furthermore, a receiving hopper is installed below the discharge notch, which is used to receive materials that have not entered the gravity track correctly.

[0014] Furthermore, the receiving hopper is connected to the hopper, the bottom of the receiving hopper is inclined, and the connection between the bottom of the receiving hopper and the hopper is the lowest point of the bottom of the receiving hopper, so as to guide the material in the receiving hopper into the hopper.

[0015] Furthermore, the bottom of the hopper is inclined, and the lowest point of the hopper bottom is where it meets the feed inlet.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a material removal mechanism, which includes a hook and a second lifting cylinder. The hook is set parallel to the outer wall of the gravity track output end, and the second lifting cylinder is fixed on the outer shell. The second lifting cylinder drives the hook to move up and down along the outer wall of the gravity track output end to hook out materials that have not entered the gravity track correctly on the gravity track output end.

[0017] Furthermore, the gravity track is tilted so that the output end of the gravity track is the lowest end of the gravity track.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the novel material conveying structure proposed in this technical solution uses a gravity track to screen and output materials with the correct orientation, while materials that fail to enter the gravity track correctly are discharged from the discharge gap along the gravity track. By feeding materials to the gravity track in a discontinuous manner through a lifting plate, material congestion on and above the gravity track can be effectively avoided, thus effectively preventing material jamming.

[0019] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative only, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0020] The overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this utility model is not a complete disclosure of the full scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0021] In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The same reference numerals with or without letter suffixes may indicate different instances of similar parts. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example rather than limitation and, together with the description and claims, serve to explain embodiments of the utility model. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. Such embodiments are illustrative and not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive embodiments of the apparatus or method.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the feeding mechanism structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hopper structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0029] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this utility model clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0030] See Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a novel material conveying structure, including a feeding mechanism, on which a hopper 1 is installed, and the hopper 1 is used to feed material to the feeding mechanism;

[0031] The feeding mechanism includes a housing 2, one side of which is provided with a feeding notch that connects with the hopper 1; the inner cavity of the housing 2 is constructed with a partition 3, the partition 3 is arranged parallel to the side wall where the feeding notch is located on the housing 2, a lifting plate 4 is provided on the side of the partition 3 near the feeding notch, the lifting plate 4 is arranged parallel to the partition 3, and both sides of the lifting plate 4 contact the partition 3 and the side wall where the feeding notch is located on the housing 2 respectively; a gravity track 5 is installed on the side of the partition 3 away from the feeding notch, and a baffle 6 is installed parallel to the partition 3 on the side of the gravity track 5 away from the partition 3, and both sides of the gravity track 5 contact the partition 3 and the baffle 6 respectively;

[0032] The outer shell 2 is also provided with a discharge notch 7 that cooperates with the gravity track 5, and the output end of the gravity track 5 extends out from the discharge notch 7;

[0033] The feeding mechanism also includes a driving mechanism that drives the lifting plate 4 to move up and down, so that the top of the lifting plate 4 can pass through the feed notch and rise above or be flush with the top of the partition 3. This novel material conveying structure uses the gravity track 5 to screen and output materials in the correct orientation. Materials that fail to enter the gravity track 5 will be discharged from the discharge notch 7 along the gravity track 5. By feeding the lifting plate 4 into the gravity track 5 in a discontinuous manner, material congestion on and above the gravity track 5 can be effectively avoided, thus effectively preventing material jamming.

[0034] Specifically, the driving mechanism includes a first lifting cylinder 8, which is fixed to the outer casing 2. A connecting rod 9 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first lifting cylinder 8. A section of the connecting rod 9 away from the first lifting cylinder 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate 4, so that the first lifting cylinder 8 drives the lifting plate 4 to rise or fall. As the material rises with the lifting plate 4, it reaches above or level with the top of the partition 3. Some material falls onto the side of the partition 3 away from the lifting plate 4. Some material correctly enters the gravity track 5 and is transported to subsequent equipment. Material that fails to correctly enter the gravity track is discharged from the discharge gap 7 along the gravity track.

[0035] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism further includes a mounting plate 10, which is arranged parallel to the partition 3, and a gravity track 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate 10. The mounting plate 10 has a first groove 11 and a second groove 12, with the second groove 12 located above the first groove 11. The length directions of the first and second grooves 11 and 12 are consistent with the length direction of the mounting plate 10. The connecting rod 9 passes through the first groove 11, and a limiting rod 13 is provided within the second groove 12. The limiting rod 13 is fixed to the outer casing 2. The length of the first groove 11 is less than the distance from the feed notch to the top of the partition 3, so that the mounting plate 10 is raised synchronously after the connecting rod 9 moves to the top of the first groove 11 during the process of raising the lifting plate 4. When the top of the lifting plate 4 is flush with the bottom surface of the feed notch, the lifting plate 4 is at its lowest position, and the mounting plate 10 is also at its lowest position. The limiting rod 13 presses against the upper end of the second groove 12 to support the mounting plate 10. When the connecting rod 9 of the lifting plate 4 is driven upward by the first lifting cylinder 8, it causes the lifting plate 4 to rise. When the connecting rod 9 moves upward to contact the top of the first waist groove 11, it begins to lift the mounting plate 10 so that the gravity track 5 rises with the mounting plate 10. When the connecting rod 9 drives the lifting plate 4 to rise above or level with the top of the partition 3, the lifting plate 4 is at its highest position, and the mounting plate 10 also rises to its highest position. Conversely, during the descent process, the mounting plate 10 will first fall to the limiting rod 13, causing a large vibration that can disperse materials that have not entered the gravity track 5 correctly, and allow these materials to slide out from the discharge gap 7.

[0036] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism further includes a contour baffle 17, which is installed outside the housing 2 and engages with the output end of the gravity track 5. When the mounting plate 10 is lifted, it causes the gravity track 5 to rise, so that the output end of the gravity track 5 aligns with the contour baffle 17. The contour baffle 17 blocks materials that fail to enter the gravity track 5 correctly, preventing these materials from entering subsequent equipment and ensuring that materials with the correct orientation pass smoothly.

[0037] The tops of both the partition plate 3 and the lifting plate 4 are inclined at a point closer to the gravity track 5 than at a point farther away from it. This inclined arrangement of the tops of the partition plate 3 and the lifting plate 4 allows materials that rise with the lifting plate 4 to smoothly enter the side of the partition plate 3 away from the lifting plate 4.

[0038] In some embodiments, a receiving hopper 14 is installed below the discharge notch 7. The receiving hopper 14 is used to receive material that has not correctly entered the gravity track 5. The receiving hopper 14 is used to receive material discharged from the discharge notch 7 that has failed to correctly enter the gravity track 5.

[0039] In some embodiments, the receiving hopper 14 is connected to the hopper 1. The bottom of the receiving hopper 14 is inclined, and the connection point between the bottom of the receiving hopper 14 and the hopper 1 is the lowest point of the bottom of the receiving hopper 14, so as to guide the material in the receiving hopper 14 into the hopper 1. The connection between the receiving hopper 14 and the hopper 1 allows material that fails to enter the gravity track 5 correctly to enter the hopper 1 directly through the receiving hopper 14, which simplifies operation.

[0040] Specifically, the bottom of the hopper 1 is inclined, and the lowest point of the bottom of the hopper 1 is where it meets the feed inlet. The inclined bottom of the hopper 1 facilitates the entry of material into the feed inlet.

[0041] In some embodiments, a material removal mechanism is also included. This mechanism includes a hook 15 and a second lifting cylinder 16. The hook 15 is disposed parallel to the outer wall of the output end of the gravity track 5. The second lifting cylinder 16 is fixed to the housing 2 and drives the hook 15 to move up and down along the outer wall of the output end of the gravity track 5 to hook out materials that have not correctly entered the gravity track 5. Materials that have not correctly entered the gravity track 5 may remain at the output end of the gravity track 5; the up-and-down moving hook 15 can hook out these materials, preventing jamming and blockage.

[0042] The gravity track 5 is inclined so that its output end is the lowest point of the gravity track 5. The inclined arrangement of the gravity track 5 facilitates smooth material conveying and also allows materials that have not entered the gravity track 5 to be discharged smoothly.

[0043] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make variations, modifications, substitutions, and alterations to the above embodiments within the scope of this disclosure. Moreover, the above examples (or one or more of them) can be used in combination with each other, and these embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements.

Claims

1. A novel material conveying structure, characterized in that, Includes a feeding mechanism, on which a hopper (1) is installed, the hopper (1) being used to feed material to the feeding mechanism; The feeding mechanism includes a housing (2), one side of which is provided with a feeding notch that connects with the hopper (1); the inner cavity of the housing (2) is constructed with a partition (3), the partition (3) is arranged parallel to the side wall where the feeding notch is located on the housing (2), a lifting plate (4) is arranged on the side of the partition (3) near the feeding notch, the lifting plate (4) is arranged parallel to the partition (3), and both sides of the lifting plate (4) contact the partition (3) and the side wall where the feeding notch is located on the housing (2) respectively; a gravity rail (5) is installed on the side of the partition (3) away from the feeding notch, and a baffle (6) is installed parallel to the partition (3) on the side of the gravity rail (5) away from the partition (3), and both sides of the gravity rail (5) contact the partition (3) and the baffle (6) respectively; The outer shell (2) is also provided with a discharge notch (7) that cooperates with the gravity track (5), and the output end of the gravity track (5) extends out from the discharge notch (7); The feeding mechanism also includes a driving mechanism, which drives the lifting plate (4) to move up and down so that the top of the lifting plate (4) can pass through the feeding gap and rise above or to the top of the partition plate (3).

2. A novel material conveying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a first lifting cylinder (8), which is fixed on the outer shell (2). The output end of the first lifting cylinder (8) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (9). A section of the connecting rod (9) away from the first lifting cylinder (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate (4) so ​​that the first lifting cylinder (8) drives the lifting plate (4) to rise or fall.

3. A novel material conveying structure according to claim 2, characterized in that The driving mechanism also includes a mounting plate (10), which is set parallel to the partition (3), and the top of the mounting plate (10) is fixedly connected to a gravity track (5). The mounting plate (10) has a first waist groove (11) and a second waist groove (12). The second waist groove (12) is located above the first waist groove (11), and the length direction of the first waist groove (11) and the second waist groove (12) is consistent with the length direction of the mounting plate (10). The connecting rod (9) passes through the first waist groove (11), and a limiting rod (13) is provided in the second waist groove (12). The limiting rod (13) is fixed on the outer shell (2). The length of the first waist groove (11) is less than the distance from the feed notch to the top of the partition (3), so that the mounting plate (10) is lifted synchronously after the connecting rod (9) moves to the top of the first waist groove (11) during the process of the connecting rod (9) lifting the lifting plate (4).

4. A novel material conveying structure according to claim 3, characterized in that The feeding mechanism also includes a contour baffle (17), which is installed outside the housing (2) and cooperates with the output end of the gravity track (5). After the mounting plate (10) is lifted, it drives the gravity track (5) to rise so that the output end of the gravity track (5) connects with the contour baffle (17).

5. A novel material conveying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tops of the partition (3) and the lifting plate (4) are both inclined towards the gravity track (5) and away from it.

6. A novel material conveying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A receiving hopper (14) is installed below the discharge notch (7), which is used to receive materials that have not entered the gravity track (5) correctly.

7. A novel material conveying structure according to claim 6, characterized in that The receiving hopper (14) is connected to the hopper (1). The bottom of the receiving hopper (14) is inclined, and the connection between the bottom of the receiving hopper (14) and the hopper (1) is the lowest point of the bottom of the receiving hopper (14) so ​​as to guide the material in the receiving hopper (1) into the hopper (1).

8. The novel material conveying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the hopper (1) is inclined, and the bottom of the hopper (1) is the lowest point of the bottom of the hopper (1) where it meets the feed inlet.

9. A novel material conveying structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein, It also includes a material removal mechanism, which includes a hook (15) and a second lifting cylinder (16). The hook (15) is set parallel to the outer wall of the output end of the gravity track (5). The second lifting cylinder (16) is fixed on the outer shell (2). The second lifting cylinder (16) drives the hook (15) to move up and down along the outer wall of the output end of the gravity track (5) to hook out the material that has not entered the gravity track (5) correctly on the output end of the gravity track (5).

10. A novel material conveying structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The gravity track (5) is tilted so that the output end of the gravity track (5) is the lowest end of the gravity track (5).