Weighing device special for wheel rail hanging belt conveyor
By designing a weighing device suitable for wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors, and adopting a support frame and wheel guide rail structure, the problem of the inapplicability of traditional weighing devices is solved, achieving low-cost and high-precision weighing results, and making it suitable for various environments.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SICHUAN ZIGONG CONVEYING MACHINE GRP
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Traditional belt scales are not suitable for wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors and are too expensive to meet their weighing requirements.
A special weighing device for wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors was designed, including outriggers, support frame, load cells, and wheel guide rails. It adopts a pressure-type load cell and wheel guide rail structure. The support frame is connected by bolts, making it easy to fix the sensor. The design of the support plate and guide rail improves accuracy and versatility.
It achieves low-cost, high-precision real-time weighing. The device is easy to install and adjust, and is suitable for wheel-rail overhead belt conveyors in various environments, possessing good versatility and interchangeability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of weighing technology for belt conveyors, specifically a special weighing device for wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors. Background Technology
[0002] Belt conveyors are one of the most important bulk material transport equipment in my country, enabling continuous material transport. Traditional belt conveyors use idlers to support the conveyor belt for transport. However, there are indentation resistance between the conveyor belt and the idlers, rotational resistance of the idlers, and compressive resistance between the conveyor belt and the material, resulting in significant transport resistance along the conveyor line. Furthermore, as the conveying distance increases, the transport resistance also increases, leading to higher overall energy consumption and greater demands on the strength of the conveyor belt.
[0003] To address the above issues and improve conveying efficiency while reducing energy consumption, a wheel-rail suspended belt conveyor has emerged. While wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors require weighing capabilities, traditional belt weighing structures and devices are not suitable for this new type of conveyor, and some belt scales have relatively high weighing costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a special weighing device for wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors, which can meet the weighing requirements of wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors, with relatively low cost, high accuracy, and convenient loading and unloading.
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a special weighing device for wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors, the device including several legs, adjacent legs connected by a support frame, the support frame being provided with an upper support plate, the top of the upper support plate being provided with a connecting gasket, the connecting gasket being provided with a weighing sensor, the weighing sensor being a pressure type weighing sensor, the top of the weighing sensor being provided with a weighing rail, and the top of the weighing rail being provided with a first wheel guide rail.
[0006] The top of the load cell is provided with an upper pad, and the flatness of the lower surface of the upper pad is guaranteed by the workshop processing. The bottom of the load cell is provided with a lower pad. The load cell is fixed by bolts passing through the upper pad, the load cell, the lower pad, and the connecting gasket in sequence, which facilitates installation, removal and replacement.
[0007] The weighing track includes a first left guide rail and a first right guide rail; the support frame includes a left support frame and a right support frame; the upper support plate includes a first upper support plate, a second upper support plate, a third upper support plate, and a fourth upper support plate; the weighing sensors include a first left weighing sensor, a second left weighing sensor, a first right weighing sensor, and a second right weighing sensor; the first wheel guide rail includes a first left wheel guide rail and a first right wheel guide rail; the first upper support plate and the second upper support plate are respectively disposed on the left support frame; the third upper support plate and the fourth upper support plate are respectively disposed on the right support frame; the first left weighing sensor... The sensor is located on the top of the first upper support plate, the second left weighing sensor is located on the top of the second upper support plate, the first left guide rail is located on the top of the first and second upper support plates, the first left wheel guide rail is located on the top of the first left guide rail, the first right weighing sensor is located on the top of the third upper support plate, the second right weighing sensor is located on the top of the fourth upper support plate, the first right guide rail is located on the top of the third and fourth upper support plates, and the first right wheel guide rail is located on the top of the first right guide rail. The wheels of the wheel-rail trolley can roll along the first left wheel guide rail and the first right wheel guide rail.
[0008] The first and second weighing sensors on the left and right are symmetrically arranged, forming a rectangular layout. The upper surfaces of each lower pad are adjusted on-site to ensure they are on the same horizontal plane, thus guaranteeing high weighing accuracy.
[0009] The support frame is equipped with a return guide intermediate frame below it, and the return guide intermediate frame is connected to the support leg. The weighing rail, support frame, load-bearing guide rail, return guide intermediate frame and support leg are connected by bolts, which makes loading and unloading quick and convenient for transportation.
[0010] The upper support plate and the return guide rail intermediate frame are both provided with reinforcing ribs. The top of the reinforcing ribs of the return guide rail intermediate frame is provided with a second wheel guide rail, and the wheel of the wheel-rail trolley can roll along the second wheel guide rail.
[0011] The upper support plate is a right-angled trapezoidal plate, and the reinforcing rib is an isosceles trapezoidal plate.
[0012] The first wheel guide rail is welded from round steel and I-beams, and the second wheel guide rail is composed of round steel. Here, the I-beams serve as load-bearing components for the round steel, increasing its rigidity and reducing its stress deformation.
[0013] One end of the weighing track is provided with a bearing guide rail. There is a gap between the weighing track and the bearing guide rail, that is, they do not directly contact each other. The wheel-rail trolley runs along the first wheel guide rail onto the bearing guide rail 6.
[0014] The support frame is made of angle steel.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] 1. This utility model provides a low-cost, easy-to-install, and easy-to-adjust wheel track for suspended wheel-rail belt conveyors.
[0017] 2. This utility model continuously and in real time collects the weighing data of the wheel-rail overhead conveyor, which is low in cost and high in accuracy.
[0018] 3. This utility model integrates components such as support legs, weighing rails, weighing sensors, and return guide rail intermediate frames, and can be applied to the support and weighing of wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors in various environments, possessing good versatility and interchangeability. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top-view structural diagram;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the left-side view structure;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the weighing sensor, connecting pad, upper pad, lower pad, and first left guide rail.
[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the drilling method at the connection between the outrigger and the support frame;
[0024] In the diagram: 1-support leg, 2-weighing rail, 3-support frame, 5-weighing sensor, 6-load-bearing guide rail, 7-return guide rail intermediate frame, 8-connecting pad, 21-first left guide rail, 22-first right guide rail, 41-upper pad, 42-lower pad. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0027] In one embodiment of this application:
[0028] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a weighing device specifically designed for wheel-rail suspended belt conveyors includes four legs 1, connected to adjacent legs 1 by a support frame 3. The support frame 3 has round holes at both ends for easy bolt connection to the legs 1. The support frame 3 is equipped with an upper support plate, and a connecting gasket 8 is mounted on the top of the upper support plate. A weighing sensor 5 is mounted on the connecting gasket 8, and a weighing rail 2 is mounted on top of the weighing sensor 5. A first wheel guide rail is mounted on top of the weighing rail 2. When the wheel-rail trolley of the wheel-rail suspended belt conveyor runs along the first wheel guide rail, the weighing sensor 5 on the support frame 3 performs real-time weighing of the wheel-rail trolley, its belt, and the materials, meeting the weighing requirements of the wheel-rail suspended belt conveyor. This method is low-cost, convenient, and fast.
[0029] The top of the load cell 5 is equipped with an upper pad 41. The flatness of the lower surface of the upper pad 41 is ensured by machining in the workshop. The upper pad 41 is welded to the weighing rail 2. The bottom of the load cell 5 is equipped with a lower pad 42. The load cell 5, the upper pad 41, the load cell 5, the lower pad 42, and the connecting washer 8 are fixed by bolts in sequence, which facilitates installation, removal and replacement. At the bolt connection between the support frame 3 and the support leg 1, the support leg 1 is drilled with elongated holes and the support frame 3 is drilled with round holes, which facilitates the leveling of the upper surface of the four lower pads after on-site installation, thereby improving the weighing accuracy of the load cell.
[0030] The weighing track 2 includes a first left guide rail 21 and a first right guide rail 22; the support frame 3 includes a left support frame and a right support frame; the upper support plate includes two first upper support plates, two second upper support plates, two third upper support plates, and two fourth upper support plates; the weighing sensor 5 includes a first left weighing sensor, a second left weighing sensor, a first right weighing sensor, and a second right weighing sensor; the first wheel guide rail includes a first left wheel guide rail and a first right wheel guide rail; the two first upper support plates and the two second upper support plates are respectively mounted on the left support frame; the two third upper support plates and the two fourth upper support plates are respectively mounted on the right support frame; the first left... Weighing sensors are installed on the top of the two first upper support plates, and the second weighing sensor is installed on the top of the two second upper support plates. The first left guide rail 21 is installed on the top of the first and second upper support plates, and the first left wheel guide rail is installed on the top of the first left guide rail 21. The first right weighing sensor is installed on the top of the two third upper support plates, and the second right weighing sensor is installed on the top of the two fourth upper support plates. The first right guide rail 22 is installed on the top of the third and fourth upper support plates, and the first right wheel guide rail is installed on the top of the first right guide rail 22. The wheels of the wheel-rail trolley can roll along the first left wheel guide rail and the first right wheel guide rail.
[0031] The first and second weighing sensors are symmetrically arranged, one on the left and one on the right, and the second weighing sensor is symmetrically arranged with the second weighing sensor on the right. When the wheel-rail trolley is running normally, it will simultaneously pass over all four weighing sensors. To accurately select the appropriate weighing sensor, calculations are needed based on the following three scenarios: the readings of the four weighing sensors when the wheel-rail trolley is directly over the first and second weighing sensors; the readings of the four weighing sensors when the wheel-rail trolley is directly over the second and second weighing sensors; and the readings of the four weighing sensors when there is no wheel-rail trolley. After testing the maximum load capacity, the weighing range of the weighing sensors can be obtained, allowing the selection of a weighing sensor with a specific range. During subsequent operation, the weight of the wheel-rail trolley can be determined simply by adding the readings of the four weighing sensors.
[0032] A return guide intermediate frame 7 is installed below the support frame 3, and the return guide intermediate frame 7 is connected to the support leg 1. The weighing rail 2, support frame 3, and return guide intermediate frame 7 are connected and fixed by one support leg 1, and the support frame 3, load-bearing guide rail 6, and return guide intermediate frame 7 are connected and fixed by one support leg 1. The weighing rail 2, support frame 3, load-bearing guide rail 6, and return guide intermediate frame 7 are all bolted to the support leg 1, which facilitates loading, unloading, and transportation.
[0033] The upper support plate and the return guide rail intermediate frame 7 are both equipped with reinforcing ribs. The top of the reinforcing ribs of the return guide rail intermediate frame 7 is equipped with a second wheel guide rail, and the wheels of the wheel-rail trolley can roll along the second wheel guide rail.
[0034] The upper support plate is a right-angled trapezoidal plate, and the reinforcing rib is an isosceles trapezoidal plate. The long base of the right-angled trapezoidal plate is connected to the support frame 3, and the reinforcing rib is used to support the angle steel.
[0035] A load-bearing guide rail 6 is respectively provided at one end of the first left guide rail 21 and the first right guide rail 22. Gaps are left at the junctions of the first left guide rail 21 and the load-bearing guide rail 6, and at the junctions of the first right guide rail 22 and the load-bearing guide rail 6, so that the weighing sensor 5 only weighs the first left guide rail 21 and the first right guide rail 22. The wheel-rail trolley runs along the first wheel guide rail onto the load-bearing guide rail 6.
[0036] In another embodiment of this application:
[0037] The weighing rail 2, the load-bearing guide rail 6, and the return guide rail intermediate frame 7 are mainly welded from round steel. Their dimensions are determined by the wheel diameter of the wheel-rail trolley. The materials are widely available and easy to manufacture. Here, the round steel is connected to the angle steel, which serves as the load-bearing component for the round steel.
[0038] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the form disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or related technologies or knowledge. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be protected within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A weighing device for a wheel-rail suspended belt conveyor, characterized in that: It includes several support legs (1), and adjacent support legs (1) are connected by a support frame (3). The support frame (3) is provided with an upper support plate, and a connecting pad (8) is provided on the top of the upper support plate. A weighing sensor (5) is provided on the connecting pad (8), and a weighing rail (2) is provided on the top of the weighing sensor (5). A first wheel guide rail is provided on the top of the weighing rail (2).
2. A load cell for a wheeled track-mounted belt conveyor as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing sensor (5) has an upper pad (41) on top and a lower pad (42) on bottom.
3. A load cell for a wheel-rail suspended belt conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing track (2) includes a first left guide rail (21) and a first right guide rail (22). The support frame (3) includes a left support frame and a right support frame. The upper support plate includes a first upper support plate, a second upper support plate, a third upper support plate, and a fourth upper support plate. The weighing sensor (5) includes a first left weighing sensor, a second left weighing sensor, a first right weighing sensor, and a second right weighing sensor. The first wheel guide rail includes a first left wheel guide rail and a first right wheel guide rail. The first upper support plate and the second upper support plate are respectively mounted on the left support frame. The third upper support plate and the fourth upper support plate are respectively mounted on the right support frame. The first left weighing sensor... The sensor is set on the top of the first upper support plate, the second left weighing sensor is set on the top of the second upper support plate, the first left guide rail (21) is set on the top of the first upper support plate and the second upper support plate, the first left wheel guide rail is set on the top of the first left guide rail (21), the first right weighing sensor is set on the top of the third upper support plate, the second right weighing sensor is set on the top of the fourth upper support plate, the first right guide rail (22) is set on the top of the third upper support plate and the fourth upper support plate, and the first right wheel guide rail is set on the top of the first right guide rail (22). The wheels of the wheel-rail trolley can roll along the first left wheel guide rail and the first right wheel guide rail.
4. A load cell for a wheeled track-mounted conveyor as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The first weighing sensor on the left and the first weighing sensor on the right are arranged symmetrically, and the second weighing sensor on the left and the second weighing sensor on the right are arranged symmetrically.
5. The special weighing device for the wheel-rail suspended belt conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A return guide intermediate frame (7) is provided below the support frame (3), and the return guide intermediate frame (7) is connected to the support leg (1).
6. A load cell for a wheeled track-mounted belt conveyor as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The upper support plate and the return guide rail intermediate frame (7) are both provided with reinforcing ribs. The top of the reinforcing ribs of the return guide rail intermediate frame (7) is provided with a second wheel guide rail, and the wheel of the wheel-rail trolley can roll along the second wheel guide rail.
7. A load cell for a wheeled track-mounted conveyor as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The upper support plate is a right-angled trapezoidal plate, and the reinforcing rib is an isosceles trapezoidal plate.
8. A load cell for a wheeled track-mounted conveyor as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The first wheel guide rail is welded from round steel and I-beams, and the second wheel guide rail is composed of round steel.
9. A load cell for a wheeled track-mounted belt conveyor as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the weighing track (2) is provided with a bearing guide rail (6), and a gap is left at the junction of the weighing track (2) and the bearing guide rail (6).
10. A load cell for a wheeled track-mounted belt conveyor as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (3) is made of angle steel.