Push plate, sorting device and sorting machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of material sorting, in particular to a push plate, a sorting device and a sorter, the push plate is applied to the sorting device, the push plate is integrally formed through casting, and the push plate comprises a bottom plate, the front face of the bottom plate is used for striking materials to be sorted; the bearing seat is arranged at one end of the bottom plate and is used for mounting a bearing; the rib plate is arranged on the back face of the bottom plate and extends towards the back side in the direction perpendicular to the bottom plate, and one end of the rib plate is connected with the bearing seat. And the lug seat is arranged at one end, far away from the bottom plate, of the rib plate, protrudes out of the rib plate, forms a through hole in the center, and is used for being connected with a driving mechanism for driving the push plate to swing along the bearing. The push plate is integrally formed through casting, the problem that the welding position is prone to cracking due to welding and assembling of a plurality of sub-parts is solved, the overall structure is more stable, and the push plate can bear high-frequency and strong-impact contact of ore and large impact force generated when heavy materials are pushed away.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of material sorting, specifically to a pusher plate, a sorting device, and a sorting machine. Background Technology

[0002] In material sorting devices, a drive mechanism often pushes a pusher plate to separate materials. The pusher plate makes direct, high-frequency, and high-impact contact with materials such as ores. When pushing away heavy materials, the pusher plate is subjected to significant impact forces. Pusher plates often suffer from durability issues, such as cracking at welded joints, loosening or even detachment at assembled joints, low overall strength, and heavy weight, which are detrimental to material sorting. Furthermore, pusher plates are expensive. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in the related technology, the first aspect of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure provides a pusher plate applied to a sorting device, wherein the pusher plate is integrally formed by casting, and the pusher plate includes: a base plate, the front side of which is used to strike the material to be sorted; a bearing seat, disposed at one end of the base plate, for mounting a bearing; a stiffener plate, disposed on the back side of the base plate and extending towards the back side in a direction perpendicular to the base plate, one end of which is connected to the bearing seat; and an ear seat, disposed at the end of the stiffener plate away from the base plate, protruding from the stiffener plate, with a through hole formed in the center, for connecting to a drive mechanism that drives the pusher plate to swing along the bearing.

[0004] In some embodiments, the stiffening plates are provided in pairs, arranged side by side and opposite each other along the back of the base plate.

[0005] In some embodiments, the stiffeners are triangular.

[0006] In some embodiments, the stiffener is provided with elongated holes.

[0007] In some embodiments, the lugs of the two stiffeners are arranged opposite to each other and a chamfer is provided at the connection between the lugs and the stiffeners.

[0008] In some embodiments, reinforcing ribs are provided at the connection between the stiffening plate and the base plate and the bearing seat.

[0009] In some embodiments, the push plate further includes a cross beam disposed at the connection between the stiffening plate and the bottom plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cross beam includes: multiple horizontal beams disposed at the connection between the side of the stiffening slab and the bottom plate; and multiple vertical beams disposed at the connection between the end of the bottom plate and the longitudinal extension of the stiffening slab, with slots formed at the gaps where they intersect with the horizontal beams.

[0011] Secondly, this disclosure also provides a sorting device, comprising: a support; one or more push plates as described in the first aspect for sorting materials, wherein the bearing seat is hinged to the support; and a drive mechanism disposed on the support, wherein the piston rod of the drive mechanism is hinged to the lug seat, and the piston rod extends and retracts to drive the base plate to swing.

[0012] Thirdly, this disclosure also provides a sorting machine for material sorting, comprising: a belt conveyor for conveying materials; an identification device for identifying the materials conveyed by the belt conveyor; and a sorting device as described in the first aspect for sorting the materials according to the identification result of the identification device.

[0013] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0014] This disclosure provides a pusher plate, a sorting device, and a sorting machine. The pusher plate is integrally cast, avoiding the cracking problems at weld points caused by welding and assembling multiple sub-parts. This results in a more robust overall structure, capable of withstanding high-frequency, strong impact contact with ore and the significant impact forces generated when pushing away heavy materials. Simultaneously, the stiffening ribs on the back of the base plate connect to the bearing housing, enhancing the structural strength and rigidity of the pusher plate and further improving its resistance to deformation and damage. Furthermore, the integral casting of the pusher plate reduces costs, enables efficient material sorting, and further increases material sorting output. Attached Figure Description

[0015] This disclosure can be better understood by describing exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a push plate according to a disclosed exemplary embodiment;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a push plate according to another disclosed exemplary embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a push plate according to another disclosed exemplary embodiment;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a push plate according to another disclosed exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following describes specific embodiments of this disclosure. It should be noted that, in order to provide a concise description, this specification cannot exhaustively describe all features of the actual embodiments. It should be understood that, in the actual implementation of any embodiment, just as in any engineering or design project, various specific decisions are often made to achieve the developer's specific goals and to meet system-related or business-related constraints, and this can change from one embodiment to another. Furthermore, it is understood that although the efforts made in this development process may be complex and lengthy, for those skilled in the art related to the content of this disclosure, some design, manufacturing, or production modifications based on the technical content disclosed in this disclosure are merely conventional technical means and should not be construed as insufficient content of this disclosure.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in the claims and description 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 words used in the specification and claims of this utility model patent application do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. The terms "an" or "a" and similar words do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "comprising" or "including" and similar words mean that the element or object preceding "comprising" or "including" encompasses the element or object listed following "comprising" or "including" and its equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms "connected" or "linked" and similar words are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, nor are they limited to direct or indirect connections.

[0022] In some scenarios, such as material sorting, sorting devices use pushers to separate materials. When dealing with large materials, such as ores, the pushers experience high-frequency, high-impact contact with the ore. When pushing away heavy materials, the pushers suffer significant impact. In some related technologies, the pushers used in mining sorting machines are formed by welding and assembling multiple sub-parts. This process can lead to issues such as wear-resistant plates easily detaching from the sub-parts, resulting in poor durability, cracking at weld points, low overall strength, and excessive weight, thus reducing material sorting efficiency. Furthermore, the pushers are expensive, increasing overall costs.

[0023] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure provides a pusher plate 100, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, this can be applied to a sorting device. The sorting device may include: a support, a pusher plate 100, and a drive mechanism. The pusher plate 100 may be hinged to the support, and the pusher plate 100 may swing around the hinge point. It swings back and forth under the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism may include a piston rod and a cylinder. The piston rod may be disposed in the cylinder, and the piston rod may extend and retract to drive the pusher plate 100 to swing.

[0024] Push plate 100, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the push plate 100 can be integrally formed by casting, and its rigidity and strength can be increased by heat treatment. The push plate 100 may include: a base plate 110, a bearing housing 120, a stiffening plate 130, and a lug 140.

[0025] Base plate 110, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the front side can be used to strike the material to be sorted. The base plate 110 can be a rectangular plate structure with a certain thickness. The side that directly contacts the material to be sorted is the front, and the opposite side is the back. In the integral push plate 100, the base plate 110 can be the working part for striking the material. Its shape and size are designed according to the specific requirements of the sorting device and the characteristics of the material to be sorted. The base plate 110 and other parts of the push plate 100 (bearing seat 120, stiffening plate 130) can be integrally connected to form the complete push plate 100. The base plate 110 can effectively strike the material, which can improve the sorting efficiency of the sorting device, separate materials with different properties more quickly, and improve the overall working efficiency. The base plate 110 can be made of high-hardness materials such as stainless steel. The integral structure and high wear resistance and strength of the base plate 110 make it stable during long-term high-frequency striking work, reducing equipment failures caused by component damage or loose connections, and improving the reliability and service life of the equipment.

[0026] Bearing housing 120, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the bearing housing 120 can be installed at one end of the base plate 110 and can be used to install bearings. The bearing housing 120 has a specific cavity or seat structure, and its internal shape is adapted to the shape of the bearing. It can be a cylindrical cavity with a smooth inner wall and precise dimensions to ensure that the bearing can be installed tightly and stably. The bearing housing 120 is directly set at one end of the base plate 110 and is part of the integrally formed structure of the push plate 100. Through this integral molding method, there are no welding or other connection gaps between the bearing housing 120 and the base plate 110, forming a strong and stable connection. The bearing housing 120 provides the installation position for the bearing, allowing the base plate 110 to swing around the bearing. It is a key mounting base component for the base plate 110 to realize the swing function. By accurately installing the bearing, the flexibility and accuracy of the push plate 100's swing are guaranteed. The precisely fitted bearing installation of the bearing housing 120 improves the motion accuracy of the push plate 100 during the swing process, enabling more accurate material striking and improving the accuracy and efficiency of sorting.

[0027] Rib plate 130, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the stiffening rib 130 can be installed on the back of the base plate 110 and can extend towards the back side in a direction perpendicular to the base plate 110, with one end connected to the bearing housing 120. The stiffening rib 130 can be plate-shaped and can extend towards the back side perpendicular to the base plate 110. Its shape can be rectangular, triangular, or other geometric shapes that enhance structural strength. The stiffening rib 130 can have a certain thickness, and the thickness distribution can be optimized according to the stress conditions. It can be appropriately thickened at the connection points with the bearing housing 120 and the base plate 110 to improve the connection strength. The surface of the stiffening rib 130 can be smooth or designed with reinforcing ribs or other structures to further enhance its rigidity and stability. One end of the stiffening rib 130 can be connected to the back of the base plate 110, and the other end can be connected to the bearing housing 120. The stiffening rib 130, the base plate 110, and the bearing housing 120 are all integrally formed structures, without welding or other detachable connection methods. This connection method allows the stiffening plate 130, base plate 110, and bearing housing 120 to form a stable integral structure, enabling them to work together and jointly withstand external forces. The stiffening plate 130, through its own rigidity and connection with the base plate 110 and bearing housing 120, distributes the impact force and load experienced by the push plate 100 during operation across the entire push plate 100 structure, preventing damage to the base plate 110 and bearing housing 120 due to excessive localized stress. This improves the overall strength and load-bearing capacity of the push plate. The enhanced structural strength and stability allow the push plate 100 to withstand greater impact forces and loads, reducing the frequency of push plate replacements due to structural damage, extending the push plate's service life, and lowering equipment maintenance costs.

[0028] Ear base 140, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the lug 140 can be located at the end of the stiffening plate 130 away from the base plate 110, and can protrude from the stiffening plate 130. A through hole can be formed in the center for connection with a drive mechanism that drives the push plate to swing along the bearing. The lug 140 can be located at the end of the stiffening plate 130 away from the base plate 110, and can protrude outwards from the surface of the stiffening plate 130. The lug 140 can be shaped like a truncated cylinder or a truncated square, with a through hole in the center. The size and shape of the through hole are adapted to the drive mechanism components used for connection, such as a piston rod. The portion of the lug 140 connected to the stiffening plate 130 can be chamfered or thickened to enhance the strength and stability of the connection while reducing stress concentration. The lug 140 and the stiffening plate 130 can be integrally formed, forming part of the overall structure of the push plate 100, and together with the stiffening plate 130, the base plate 110, and the bearing seat 120, constitute the complete push plate 100. The lug 140 can be connected to the piston rod of the drive mechanism through the central through hole. A pin or bolt can be used to fix the piston rod to the lug 140, thereby enabling the drive mechanism to transmit power to the push plate 100, allowing the push plate 100 to swing along the bearing. The lug 140, as the connecting component between the push plate 100 and the drive mechanism, transmits the power generated by the drive mechanism to the push plate, enabling the push plate 100 to swing along the bearing under the action of the drive mechanism.

[0029] In this embodiment, the pusher plate 100 is integrally cast, avoiding the cracking problem at weld points caused by welding and assembling multiple sub-parts. The overall structure is more stable and can withstand high-frequency, strong impact contact with ore, as well as the significant impact force generated when pushing away heavy materials. Simultaneously, the ribs 130 on the back of the base plate 110 are connected to the bearing seat 120, enhancing the structural strength and rigidity of the pusher plate 100 and further improving its resistance to deformation and damage. Furthermore, the integral casting of the pusher plate 100 reduces costs, enables efficient material sorting, and further increases material sorting output.

[0030] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, two stiffening plates 130 can be provided, arranged side-by-side opposite each other along the back of the base plate 110. The two stiffening plates 130 can be arranged in a parallel and opposite manner on the back of the base plate 110, forming a symmetrical distribution structure. The two stiffening plates 130 arranged side-by-side opposite each other can make the push plate 100 more evenly stressed in all directions, effectively resisting the asymmetrical impact force generated by hitting the material, and preventing the push plate 100 from twisting and deforming. The two stiffening plates 130 are correspondingly provided with lugs 140, through which pins can pass for connecting the piston rod of the drive cylinder, making the connection more stable and reliable. The two stiffening plates 130 can significantly improve the overall strength and rigidity of the push plate 100, effectively dispersing the impact force generated when the base plate 110 hits the material, and extending the service life of the push plate 100. In this embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting two oppositely arranged stiffeners 130, the pusher plate 100 can withstand greater impact force and load, and maintain a stable working state when processing heavy and hard materials, thereby reducing equipment failure and downtime, and improving the operating efficiency and production benefits of the sorting device.

[0031] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3As shown, the stiffening plate 130 can be triangular. The stiffening plate 130 as a whole can have a standard or non-standard triangular structure. The side length and thickness of the triangular stiffening plate 130 can be optimized according to the overall stress distribution of the push plate 100. Near areas of concentrated stress, such as the connection points with the base plate 110 and bearing seat 120, the thickness of the stiffening plate 130 can be appropriately increased to enhance the connection strength; while in areas far from the stress center, the thickness can be moderately reduced to reduce weight while maintaining strength. The triangular stiffening plate 130 can be integrally formed with the base plate 110 and bearing seat 120 through a casting process. This connection method ensures that there are no welding gaps or assembly interfaces between the stiffening plate 130 and other components of the base plate 110, forming a complete and continuous structural whole, greatly improving the reliability of the connection and the overall integrity of the structure. The connection between the stiffening plate 130 and the base plate 110 provides a stable foundation for the base plate 110, and the connection with the bearing seat 120 enhances the support strength of the bearing seat, allowing the forces on the push plate 100 in all directions to be effectively distributed and supported. In this embodiment, the triangular rib 130 enhances the overall strength and rigidity of the push plate 100 through its own stabilizing structure. One side of the triangular rib 130 can be approximately the same length as the base plate 110, effectively bearing and dispersing the impact force when the push plate 100 strikes the material, preventing deformation of the base plate 110 or damage to the bearing seat 120, and ensuring stable operation of the push plate 100 under complex working conditions. The high stability and uniform stress dispersion effect make the push plate 100 less prone to structural damage during long-term use, effectively extending its service life, reducing the frequency of equipment maintenance and component replacement, and lowering operating costs. Furthermore, it ensures that when the piston rod of the drive mechanism lifts the push plate 100 via the rib 130, the rib 130 provides stable support to the base plate 110, guaranteeing the accuracy and consistency of material striking, enabling the material to be sorted according to a predetermined method, improving the working efficiency and sorting quality of the sorting device, and bringing higher economic benefits to production.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the stiffening plate 130 may be provided with an elongated hole 131. The width of the elongated hole 131 can be 26-30mm, and the length can be 45-50mm. The elongated hole 131 can, on the one hand, assist the pin of the drive mechanism in being installed in the through hole of the lug 140; on the other hand, the elongated hole 131 can reduce the weight of the stiffening plate 130, thereby reducing the overall weight of the push plate 100, reducing energy consumption, and enabling efficient material sorting.

[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the lugs 140 of the two stiffening plates 130 can be arranged opposite each other, and a chamfer can be provided at the connection between the lugs 140 and the stiffening plates 130. The lugs 140 of the two stiffening plates 130 are arranged facing each other, forming a symmetrical distribution. At the connection between the lugs 140 and the stiffening plates 130, a chamfer can be used, and a right angle can be transformed into a bevel or a rounded corner through a casting process. The angle and size of the chamfer can be designed according to the structural strength requirements and manufacturing process. The radius of the rounded corner can be 3-5mm, which can effectively improve stress distribution without excessively weakening the strength of the connection, and can reduce weld cracking. The lugs 140 and the stiffening plates 130 are connected by an integral molding process to form a whole structure. The chamfer is set without destroying the integral molding connection relationship, optimizing the connection and enhancing the reliability of the connection. At the same time, the two oppositely arranged lugs 140 can be connected to the base plate 110 and the bearing seat 120 through the stiffening plates 130, together forming a stable structure of the push plate 100.

[0034] In this embodiment, the opposing ear seats 140 ensure that the force of the drive mechanism is transmitted symmetrically and stably to the push plate 100, causing the push plate 100 to swing according to a predetermined trajectory and angle, improving the accuracy of material impact and thus enhancing the sorting precision of the sorting device. A chamfer is provided at the connection between the ear seats 140 and the stiffening plate 130, enhancing the structural strength and durability of the connection. Even under long-term, high-frequency, and high-impact working environments, it effectively prevents cracks or breakage at the connection point, ensuring the normal operation of the push plate 100. Reduced wear and enhanced structural strength significantly extend the service life of the push plate 100 and related connecting components. In the long term, this reduces the overall maintenance and replacement frequency of the equipment and improves the efficiency of material sorting.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, a reinforcing rib 150 can be provided at the connection between the stiffening plate 130 and the base plate 110 and bearing seat 120. The base plate 110 can be bent, and the reinforcing rib 150 can be triangular or elongated, closely fitting the connection between the stiffening plate 130 and the base plate 110 and bearing seat 120, i.e., the bend in the base plate 110, which can significantly improve the strength of the bend. The length of the reinforcing rib 150 can be set according to the dimensions of the connection to ensure coverage of critical stress areas. The reinforcing rib 150 can be integrally formed with the stiffening plate 130, base plate 110, and bearing seat 120 through a casting process, becoming an inseparable whole structure. This connection method avoids gaps and weak points caused by welding or assembly, allowing the reinforcing rib 150 to work together with the original components to jointly withstand external forces.

[0036] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 150 can be disposed at the connection between the base plate 110 and the bearing seat 120, significantly enhancing the connection strength between the reinforcing rib 130 and the base plate 110 and bearing seat 120. This effectively resists the impact force and torque generated by material impact and push plate oscillation, preventing cracking or deformation at the connection and extending the service life of the push plate. It also enhances the overall structural stability of the push plate 100, reducing swaying or deviation caused by insufficient strength at the connection points during the push plate 100's oscillation, ensuring the accuracy of the push plate 100's movement trajectory and improving sorting precision. The reinforcing rib 150 effectively reduces the frequency of damage at the connection points, lowering the maintenance and replacement costs of the push plate. Simultaneously, the improved structural stability of the push plate also reduces wear on other components, further reducing the overall maintenance cost of the equipment. The reinforced push plate 100 can better adapt to complex working environments with high frequency and strong impacts, maintaining good working performance whether handling conventional or special materials. This enhances the applicability and versatility of the sorting device, improving material sorting efficiency and output.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the push plate 100 may further include: cross beams 160, which can be disposed at the connection between the stiffening plate 130 and the base plate 110. Multiple cross beams 160 may be provided, and they can be disposed at the connection between the stiffening plate 130 and the base plate 110. The beams have a certain thickness, which may be similar to or slightly thicker than the stiffening plate 130. The width is designed according to the overall dimensions of the push plate and the stress requirements to ensure that the weight is not excessively increased while enhancing structural strength. The cross beams 160 can be integrally formed with the stiffening plate 130 and the base plate 110 through a casting process, becoming a component of the push plate 100. This connection method ensures that there are no welding gaps or assembly interfaces between the cross beams 160 and other components, forming a continuous and complete structural whole, ensuring that force can be effectively transmitted between the components. When the push plate 100 is working, the cross beam 160 can work with the stiffening plate 130 to distribute the impact force on the bottom plate 110 and the power transmitted by the drive mechanism more evenly to the entire push plate 100, thereby enhancing the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the push plate 100.

[0038] In this embodiment, the cross beam 160 enhances the connection strength between the stiffening plate 130 and the base plate 110, effectively resisting impact forces and torques generated by material impact and push plate oscillation, preventing cracking or deformation at the connection point, and ensuring the structural integrity of the push plate 100 during long-term use. The cross beam 160 enhances the overall structural stability of the push plate 100, reducing swaying or deviation caused by insufficient connection strength during push plate 100 oscillation, ensuring the accuracy of the push plate 100's movement trajectory, thereby improving the sorting accuracy and reliability of the sorting device. It effectively reduces the frequency of damage at the connection between the stiffening plate 130 and the base plate 110, lowering the maintenance and replacement costs of the push plate 100. Simultaneously, the improved structural stability of the push plate 100 also reduces wear on other components, further reducing the overall maintenance cost of the equipment. The reinforced push plate 100 can better adapt to complex working environments with high frequency and strong impacts, maintaining good working performance whether handling conventional or special materials, enhancing the applicability and versatility of the sorting device, and bringing higher economic benefits to enterprises.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the cross beam 160 may include multiple horizontal beams 161 and multiple vertical beams 162.

[0040] Crossbeam 161, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, at least three beams can be provided. Three or more beams 161 can be provided, arranged along the width of the base plate 110, and can be located at the connection between the side of the stiffening slab 130 and the base plate 110, or at the connection between both sides of each stiffening slab 130 and the base plate 110. Multiple beams 161 can be arranged at equal intervals. The beams 161 can have a certain length, width, and thickness. The length is determined based on the width of the base plate 110 and the overall structure of the push plate 100. The width and thickness can be designed according to the load-bearing capacity requirements; generally, the width is relatively small, and the thickness is relatively large to provide stronger bending resistance.

[0041] Vertical beam 162, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, at least two vertical beams 162 can be provided, located at the connection between the end of the base plate 110 and the longitudinal extension of the stiffening slab 130. They can be staggered with some of the horizontal beams 161, forming slots 163 in the intersecting gaps. Two or more vertical beams 162 can be provided, located at the connection between the end of the base plate 110 and the stiffening slab 130, and arranged along the length of the push plate 100. The length of the vertical beams can be determined based on the position of the stiffening slab 130 at the end of the base plate 110, and their width and thickness can be adapted to the horizontal beams 161 to ensure the integrity and stability of the structure. The slots 163 can be formed in the intersecting gaps between the horizontal beams 161 and the vertical beams 162, and are rectangular or approximately rectangular. The size and shape of the slots are determined by the spacing and dimensions of the horizontal and vertical beams, correspondingly reducing the weight of the push plate 100. The grid structure composed of multiple intersecting horizontal beams 161 and vertical beams 162 has high strength and rigidity. This structure can withstand external forces in multiple directions, effectively dispersing stress and improving the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the push plate 100. The cross beam 160 effectively enhances the connection strength between the base plate 110 and the stiffening plate 130, improving the stability and reliability of the push plate 100 during operation. It can withstand various forces generated by material impact, push plate movement, etc., preventing deformation, cracking, and other problems between the base plate 110 and the stiffening plate 130.

[0042] In this embodiment, multiple staggered cross beams 160 are provided, which effectively enhance the connection strength between the base plate 110 and the stiffening plate 130, improving the stability and reliability of the pusher plate 100 during operation. It can withstand various forces generated by material impact and pusher plate movement, preventing deformation and cracking between the base plate and the stiffening plate. This improves the working performance of the pusher plate 100, enabling it to better adapt to different working conditions and material characteristics, thus increasing sorting efficiency and accuracy. It also reduces deformation and damage to the pusher plate 100 during operation, lowering the equipment failure rate and maintenance costs. Ultimately, it contributes to improving the performance and reliability of the entire sorting device, increasing material sorting efficiency, and improving material sorting output.

[0043] Based on the same inventive concept, exemplary embodiments of this disclosure also provide a sorting device, which may include: a support, one or more push plates 100 as in the foregoing embodiments, and a drive mechanism.

[0044] The support frame, serving as the foundation for the entire sorting device, can be welded or assembled from high-strength metal materials (such as steel) and can have a stable frame structure. The shape and size of the support frame can be designed according to the layout requirements of the push plate 100 and other components. It can be equipped with multiple hinge points for mounting the push plate 100 and supporting the drive mechanism, ensuring the stability of the entire device during operation.

[0045] One or more push plates 100 can be used to sort materials, and a bearing housing 120 is hinged to a support. The push plate 100 can be integrally cast and includes a base plate 110, a bearing housing 120, a stiffener 130, and an ear seat 140. The front of the base plate 110 can be used to strike the material to be sorted; the bearing housing 120 can be located at one end of the base plate 110 and houses the bearing; the stiffener 130 can be located on the back of the base plate 110, extending vertically and connecting to the bearing housing 120; the ear seat 140 can be located at the end of the stiffener 130 away from the base plate 110, and may have a through hole in its center. Multiple push plates 100 can be provided and installed side-by-side or in a specific layout on the support to collaboratively complete the material sorting work. The bearing housing 120 of the push plate 100 can be hinged to the support via a bearing, allowing the push plate to rotate around the axis of the bearing.

[0046] The drive mechanism can be mounted on a bracket. The piston rod of the drive mechanism can be hinged to the lug seat. The extension and retraction of the piston rod can cause the base plate 110 to swing. The drive mechanism can consist of a cylinder and a piston rod. The cylinder can be fixed to the bracket or the ground foundation, and bolts or other fixing methods can be used to ensure that no displacement occurs during operation, providing a stable support for the extension and retraction of the piston rod. The piston rod can reciprocate within the cylinder. One end of the piston rod can be connected to the lug seat 140 of the push plate 100 via a hinge, and the extension and retraction motion causes the push plate to swing.

[0047] In this embodiment, a sorting device is provided, in which the bearing seat 120 of the push plate 100 is hinged to the bracket, and the piston rod of the drive mechanism is hinged to the bracket, causing the piston rod to extend and retract, driving the base plate 110 to swing, thereby realizing the back-and-forth swing of the push plate 100 for material sorting. The push plate 100 is integrally cast, avoiding the problem of easy cracking at welded positions caused by welding and assembling multiple sub-parts, resulting in a more stable overall structure capable of withstanding high-frequency, strong impact contact with ore and the large impact force generated when pushing away heavy materials. Simultaneously, the rib 130 on the back of the base plate 110 is connected to the bearing seat 120, enhancing the structural strength and rigidity of the push plate 100, further improving its resistance to deformation and damage. Furthermore, the integral molding of the push plate 100 reduces costs, enables efficient material sorting, and further increases the output of material sorting.

[0048] Based on the same inventive concept, an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure also provides a sorting machine that can be used for material sorting, wherein the sorting machine may include: a belt conveyor and an identification device, such as the sorting device in the foregoing embodiments.

[0049] A belt conveyor is used to transport materials. A belt conveyor can be a conveyor belt, etc. Materials are placed on the belt conveyor and transported to an identification device.

[0050] The identification device can be used to identify the type of material being transported by the belt conveyor.

[0051] The blowing device can be the sorting device described in the foregoing embodiments, used to sort materials according to their category. The sorting device can be located downstream of the belt conveyor and can separate materials according to their category, thus separating different categories of materials from each other.

[0052] In this embodiment, a sorting machine is provided, which can transport materials via a belt conveyor, facilitating identification and classification by the identification device. Based on the identification and classification of materials by the identification device, different types of materials are ultimately sorted by the sorting device, enabling accurate and rapid classification of the materials to be tested with high identification and sorting accuracy. The push plate in the sorting device is integrally cast, avoiding the cracking problem at welded positions caused by welding and assembling multiple sub-parts. The overall structure is more stable and can withstand high-frequency, strong impact contact with ore, as well as the large impact force generated when pushing away heavy materials. Simultaneously, the ribs on the back of the base plate connect to the bearing seat, enhancing the structural strength and rigidity of the push plate and further improving its resistance to deformation and damage. Furthermore, the integral molding of the push plate reduces costs, allows for efficient material sorting, and further increases the output of material sorting.

[0053] This application uses specific terms to describe embodiments of the application. Terms such as "an embodiment," "one embodiment," and / or "some embodiments" refer to a particular feature, structure, or characteristic associated with at least one embodiment of the application. Therefore, it should be emphasized and noted that references to "an embodiment," "one embodiment," or "an alternative embodiment" in different locations throughout this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, certain features, structures, or characteristics in one or more embodiments of the application can be appropriately combined.

[0054] In the context of this application, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words "a," "an," "an," and / or "the" do not specifically refer to the singular and may also include the plural. Generally speaking, the terms "comprising" and "including" only indicate the inclusion of explicitly identified steps and elements, which do not constitute an exclusive list, and the method or apparatus may also include other steps or elements.

[0055] Similarly, it should be noted that, in order to simplify the description of the present application and thus aid in the understanding of one or more embodiments, the foregoing description of the embodiments of the present application sometimes combines multiple features into a single embodiment, drawing, or description thereof. However, this disclosure method does not imply that the subject matter of the present application requires more features than those mentioned in the claims. In fact, the embodiments contain fewer features than all the features of the single embodiments disclosed above.

[0056] The basic concepts have been described above. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, the above disclosure is merely illustrative and does not constitute a limitation of this application. Although not explicitly stated herein, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, improvements, and corrections to this application. Such modifications, improvements, and corrections are suggested in this application, and therefore remain within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A pusher plate for use in a sorting device, wherein, The push plate is integrally formed by casting, and the push plate includes: The base plate, with its front side used to strike the material to be sorted; A bearing housing, located at one end of the base plate, is used to mount the bearing; A stiffening plate is provided on the back of the base plate and extends toward the back side in a direction perpendicular to the base plate, with one end connected to the bearing seat; An ear seat is located at the end of the rib plate away from the base plate, protruding from the rib plate, and has a through hole in the center for connection with the drive mechanism that drives the push plate to swing along the bearing.

2. The push plate of claim 1, wherein, The stiffening ribs are provided in two, arranged side by side and opposite each other along the back of the base plate.

3. The push plate of claim 2, wherein, The stiffening plate is triangular.

4. The push plate of claim 2, wherein, The stiffening plate is provided with elongated holes.

5. The push plate of claim 2, wherein, The lugs of the two stiffeners are arranged opposite to each other, and a chamfer is provided at the connection between the lugs and the stiffeners.

6. The pusher plate of any one of claims 2-5, wherein, The connection between the stiffening plate and the base plate and the bearing seat is provided with reinforcing ribs.

7. The pusher plate of any one of claims 2-5, wherein, The push plate also includes a cross beam, which is disposed at the connection between the stiffening plate and the bottom plate.

8. The push plate of claim 7, wherein, The cross beam includes: Multiple crossbeams are provided at the connection between the side of the stiffening plate and the bottom plate; Multiple vertical beams are set at the end of the base plate and the connection point where they extend longitudinally with the stiffening plate, and slots are formed at the gaps where they intersect with the horizontal beams.

9. A sorting device characterized by include: support; One or more push plates as described in any one of claims 1-8 are used for sorting materials, wherein the bearing seat is hinged to the bracket; A drive mechanism is mounted on the bracket. The piston rod of the drive mechanism is hinged to the ear seat. The extension and retraction of the piston rod causes the base plate to swing.

10. A sorter characterized by Used for material sorting, including: Belt conveyor systems are used to transport materials; An identification device for identifying the material being conveyed by the belt conveyor; The sorting device as described in claim 9 is used to sort the material according to the identification result of the identification device.

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