A bidirectional moving hopper seat and extruder
By designing a bidirectional movable hopper seat, the automatic switching between multi-component feeders and ordinary hoppers is realized, solving the problem of labor and time consumption in replacing hopper seats in existing extruders, and improving the production efficiency of cable insulation and outer sheath.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSUSNGSHANG CABLE GROUP
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cable processing equipment technology, and in particular to a bidirectional moving hopper seat and extruder. Background Technology
[0002] Cables are a general term for reels of optical fibers, electrical cables, etc. They are widely used in equipment connections, power transmission, and other fields, and are common and indispensable items in daily life. The insulation layer and outer sheath of cables are formed by extrusion using a plastic extruder, also known as a plastic extrusion machine, a type of production machinery used for plastic extrusion molding.
[0003] Existing extruders generally use two types of hoppers on the hopper seat: a mixing feeder, which automatically mixes and proportions materials A, B, and masterbatch for production; and a standard hopper, which conveys a single color material. Currently, workers change the hopper seat according to the production needs of cables to produce the required insulation and outer sheath. However, manual replacement is labor-intensive, and disassembly and installation both require a significant amount of time, resulting in high workload and low production efficiency in the processing of insulation and outer sheaths.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a bidirectional moving hopper seat and extruder to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The first objective of this invention is to provide a bidirectional movable hopper seat, which solves the problem that in the current process of processing the insulation layer and outer sheath of cables, it is necessary to manually change the corresponding hopper seat according to production needs, which consumes a lot of manpower and time, resulting in high labor intensity and low production efficiency in the processing of insulation layer and outer sheath.
[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A bidirectional movable hopper holder, configured to feed rubber compound to an extruder body, the bidirectional movable hopper holder comprising:
[0008] The extruder includes a multi-component feeder, a standard hopper, a fixed base, and a movable component. The fixed base includes a discharge port. The movable component has a first opening and a second opening spaced apart along its length. The movable component is movable along the length of the fixed base so that the first opening and the second opening can selectively face the discharge port. The multi-component feeder is placed in the first opening, the standard hopper is placed in the second opening, and the discharge port is connected to the feed inlet of the extruder barrel.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution for the bidirectional movable hopper seat, the fixed seat further includes a third opening and a fourth opening, the third opening, the discharge port and the fourth opening are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the fixed seat, and the distance between the third opening and the discharge port is the same as the distance between the first opening and the second opening; a fifth opening is also provided between the first opening and the second opening.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution for a bidirectional moving hopper seat, the fixed seat includes a base plate and a guide rail. The guide rail is laid along the length of the base plate. The third opening, the discharge port, and the fourth opening are all placed on the base plate. The moving component includes a support plate and a slider. The first opening and the second opening are both placed on the support plate. The slider is placed on the side of the support plate facing the base plate. The slider is correspondingly arranged with the guide rail and can move along the guide rail.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution for a bidirectional moving hopper seat, two guide rails are provided, which are respectively placed on both sides of the width direction of the base plate. The third opening, the discharge port, and the fourth opening are all located between the two guide rails.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution for a bidirectional moving hopper seat, the length of the bearing plate is less than the length of the bottom plate, and the bottom plate is provided with blocking blocks at both ends along its length direction. When the first opening is opposite to the third opening, one side of the bearing plate along its length direction abuts against one of the blocking blocks. When the second opening is opposite to the fourth opening, the other side of the bearing plate along its length direction abuts against the other blocking block.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution for a bidirectional movable hopper seat, the bearing plate is provided with handles on both sides along its length.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution for the bidirectional moving hopper seat, a first guide tube is provided below the first opening, and a second guide tube is provided below the second opening.
[0015] As a preferred technical solution for a bidirectional moving hopper seat, the dimensions of the first opening and the second opening are both consistent with the dimensions of the discharge port.
[0016] As a preferred technical solution for the bidirectional moving hopper seat, the lower part of the third opening is connected to the first discharge pipe, and the lower part of the fourth opening is connected to the second discharge pipe.
[0017] The second objective of this utility model is to provide an extruder. To achieve this objective, the utility model adopts the following technical solution:
[0018] An extruder includes an extruder body and a bidirectional movable hopper seat as described in any one of the above claims, the bidirectional movable hopper seat being used to convey rubber material to the feed port of the barrel in the extruder body.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] This utility model provides a bidirectional movable hopper base comprising a multi-component feeder, a standard hopper, a fixed base, and a movable component. The fixed base includes a discharge port. The movable component has a first opening and a second opening spaced apart along its length. The movable component can move along the length of the fixed base so that the first and second openings can selectively align with the discharge port. The multi-component feeder is positioned at the first opening, and the standard hopper is positioned at the second opening, which is connected to the feed inlet of the extruder barrel. When the insulation layer or outer sheath of a cable requires the use of a mixed material, the operator can adjust the position of the movable component so that the first opening aligns with the discharge port. At this time, the mixed rubber material in the multi-component feeder can enter the extruder body through the discharge port, forming a suitable insulation layer or outer sheath. When a single-color material is required for the outer sheath, the operator can adjust the position of the moving part so that the second opening is aligned with the feeding port. At this time, the single-color material in the ordinary hopper can enter the extruder body through the feeding port and be pressed to form the required insulation layer or outer sheath. When processing cables, the operator can adjust the position of the moving part according to the processing requirements so that the first or second opening is aligned with the feeding port. This allows the rubber material in the multi-component feeder or the ordinary hopper to enter the extruder body, thus producing the required insulation layer or outer sheath. This avoids the need for the operator to change the hopper seat, saving not only a lot of manpower but also a lot of disassembly and installation time. It effectively solves the problems of high labor intensity and low production efficiency in the current insulation and outer sheath processing. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ordinary hopper and the discharge port provided by this utility model when they are opposite each other;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the multi-component feeder provided by this utility model when the feed inlet is opposite to the feed outlet;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the bidirectional movable hopper seat provided by this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the fixed base and the movable component provided by this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a second-view structural diagram of the fixed base and the movable component provided by this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the extruder provided by this utility model;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the extruder provided by this utility model.
[0028] In the picture:
[0029] 100. Extruder body; 101. Extruder barrel;
[0030] 1. Multi-component feeder; 2. Standard hopper;
[0031] 3. Fixed base; 31. Feed port; 32. Third opening; 33. Fourth opening; 34. Base plate; 35. Guide rail; 36. Blocking block;
[0032] 4. Moving part; 41. First opening; 42. Second opening; 43. Fifth opening; 44. Support plate; 45. Slider; 46. Handle;
[0033] 5. First guide tube; 6. Second guide tube; 7. First discharge tube; 8. Second discharge tube. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.
[0035] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0036] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0037] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0038] Example 1:
[0039] like Figures 1 to 5As shown in the illustration, this embodiment provides a bidirectional movable hopper seat configured to feed rubber material to the extruder body 100. It includes a multi-component feeder 1, a standard hopper 2, a fixed base 3, and a movable component 4. The fixed base 3 includes a discharge port 31. The movable component 4 has a first opening 41 and a second opening 42 spaced apart along its length. The movable component 4 can move along the length of the fixed base 3 so that the first opening 41 and the second opening 42 can selectively align with the discharge port 31. The multi-component feeder 1 is positioned at the first opening 41, and the standard hopper 2 is positioned at the second opening 42, which communicates with the feed inlet of the barrel 101 in the extruder body 100. When the insulation or outer sheath of a cable requires the use of a mixed material, the operator can adjust the position of the movable component 4 so that the first opening 41 aligns with the discharge port 31. At this time, the mixed rubber material in the multi-component feeder 1 can enter the extruder body 100 through the discharge port 31, ultimately forming the required insulation or outer sheath. When the insulation or outer sheath of a cable requires a single-color material, the operator can adjust the position of the movable part 4 so that the second opening 42 is aligned with the feeding port 31. At this time, the single-color material in the ordinary hopper 2 can enter the extruder body 100 through the feeding port 31, forming the required insulation or outer sheath. Thus, during cable processing, the operator can adjust the position of the movable part 4 according to processing requirements, aligning the first opening 41 or the second opening 42 with the feeding port 31. This allows the rubber material from the multi-component feeder 1 or the ordinary hopper 2 to enter the extruder body 100, producing the required insulation or outer sheath. This avoids the need for operators to change hopper seats, saving significant manpower and disassembly / installation time, effectively solving the problems of high workload and low production efficiency in existing insulation and outer sheath processing.
[0040] In this embodiment, the multi-component feeder 1 and the ordinary hopper 2 are both conventional components in the field of cable processing. The working principle and specific structure of the multi-component feeder 1 and the ordinary hopper 2 can be referred to the existing technology, and will not be elaborated here.
[0041] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the fixed base 3 also includes a third opening 32 and a fourth opening 33, wherein the third opening 32, the discharge port 31, and the fourth opening 33 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the fixed base 3, and the distance between the third opening 32 and the discharge port 31 is the same as the distance between the first opening 41 and the second opening 42. When the operator adjusts the moving part 4 so that the second opening 42 is opposite to the discharge port 31, not only will the rubber material in the multi-component feeder 1 enter the extruder body 100, but at the same time, when the first opening 41 is opposite to the third opening 32, the rubber material in the ordinary hopper 2 can also be discharged through the third opening 32, avoiding the need for manual removal of the rubber material in the ordinary hopper 2. Since the third opening 32, the discharge port 31, and the fourth opening 33 are arranged sequentially and at intervals along the length of the fixed base 3, that is, the distance between the fourth opening 33 and the discharge port 31 is the same as the distance between the first opening 41 and the second opening 42, when the operator adjusts the moving part 4 so that the first opening 41 is opposite to the discharge port 31, the rubber material in the ordinary hopper 2 will enter the extruder body 100. At the same time, the second opening 42 is opposite to the fourth opening 33, and the mixed rubber material in the multi-component feeder 1 will leak out from the fourth opening 33, avoiding the need for the operator to remove the mixed rubber material from the multi-component feeder 1. By setting the third opening 32 and the fourth opening 33, the operator can be spared the work of removing the rubber material from the multi-component feeder 1 or the ordinary hopper 2, thereby reducing the workload of the operator and improving the rationality of the bidirectional moving hopper base design. Furthermore, a fifth opening 43 is provided between the first opening 41 and the second opening 42. When the insulation layer and outer sheath are not being produced, the operator can adjust the movable part 4 so that the fifth opening 43 is opposite to the feeding port 31. At this time, the first opening 41 is located between the third opening 32 and the feeding port 31, and the second opening 42 is located between the feeding port 31 and the fourth opening 33. That is, the rubber material in the multi-component feeder 1 and the rubber material in the ordinary hopper 2 will not leak out, so that they can continue to be used later, further improving the convenience of the operator's work.
[0042] For example, the fixed base 3 includes a base plate 34 and a guide rail 35. The guide rail 35 is laid along the length of the base plate 34. The third opening 32, the discharge port 31, and the fourth opening 33 are all placed on the base plate 34. The moving member 4 includes a support plate 44 and a slider 45. The first opening 41, the second opening 42, and the fifth opening 43 are all placed on the support plate 44. The slider 45 is placed on the side of the support plate 44 facing the base plate 34. The slider 45 is correspondingly arranged with the guide rail 35 and can move along the guide rail 35, thus enabling the moving member 4 to move along the length of the fixed base 3. Of course, it is also possible to provide a guide groove on the base plate 34 and a protrusion on the side of the support plate 44 facing the fixed base 3 to enable the moving member 4 to move along the fixed base 3. The prior art of the guide rail 35 and the slider 45 in the field of mechanical design will not be described in detail here.
[0043] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, two guide rails 35 are provided on the fixed base 3, and the two guide rails 35 are respectively placed on both sides of the width direction of the base plate 34. The third opening 32, the discharge port 31, and the fourth opening 33 are all located between the two guide rails 35. In this way, the guide rails 35 will not obstruct the rubber material in the multi-component feeder 1 or the ordinary hopper 2, ensuring that the rubber material in the multi-component feeder 1 or the ordinary hopper 2 can fall smoothly. At the same time, the arrangement of the two guide rails 35 enables the moving part 4 to move more smoothly relative to the fixed base 3. Preferably, the width of the support plate 44 can be the same as the width of the base plate 34, and a slider 45 can be provided at each of the four corners of the support plate 44. This makes the layout between the slider 45 and the guide rail 35 more reasonable, and makes the movement of the moving part 4 more stable.
[0044] Furthermore, the length of the support plate 44 is shorter than the length of the base plate 34, so that the operator can observe the relative position between the support plate 44 and the base plate 34, making it easier for the operator to adjust the moving part 4. The base plate 34 has blocking blocks 36 at both ends along its length. When the first opening 41 and the third opening 32 are opposite each other, the ordinary hopper 2 and the discharge port 31 are opposite each other, and one side of the support plate 44 along its length abuts against one of the blocking blocks 36. When the second opening 42 and the fourth opening 33 are opposite each other, the multi-component feeder 1 and the discharge port 31 are opposite each other, and the other side of the support plate 44 along its length abuts against the other blocking block 36. The blocking blocks 36 can position the movement range of the moving part 4, preventing it from moving excessively and detaching from the fixed seat 3, further improving the rationality of the bidirectional moving hopper seat design.
[0045] Preferably, the support plate 44 is provided with handles 46 on both sides along its length. The handles 46 make it easier for the staff to adjust the position of the moving part 4, further improving the convenience of the staff's work.
[0046] As a preferred option, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, a first guide pipe 5 is provided below the first opening 41, and a second guide pipe 6 is provided below the second opening 42. This allows the mixed rubber material in the multi-component feeder 1 to enter the discharge port 31 or the third opening 32 along the first guide pipe 5, preventing some of the mixed rubber material from scattering onto the base plate 34 during its descent, effectively reducing waste. Similarly, the single-color material in the ordinary hopper 2 can enter the discharge port 31 or the fourth opening 33 along the second guide pipe 6, preventing some of the single-color material from scattering onto the base plate 34 during its descent, effectively reducing waste. The first guide pipe 5 can be fixed below the first opening 41 by bolts or by welding. Similarly, the second guide pipe 6 can be fixed below the second opening 42 by bolts or by welding; no specific limitation is made here.
[0047] Preferably, the dimensions of the first opening 41 and the second opening 42 are consistent with the dimensions of the discharge port 31, so as to ensure that the mixed rubber material placed in the multi-component feeder 1 and the single natural color material placed in the ordinary hopper 2 can be quickly and smoothly entered into the extruder body 100 through the discharge port 31, further improving the rationality of the bidirectional moving hopper seat design.
[0048] Preferably, the first discharge pipe 7 can be connected to the third opening 32, and the second discharge pipe 8 can be connected below the fourth opening 33. When the first opening 41 is opposite to the discharge port 31, the second opening 42 will be opposite to the fourth opening 33, and the single-color material in the ordinary hopper 2 will be discharged from the fourth opening 33. By setting the second discharge pipe 8, the single-color material can be discharged along the second discharge pipe 8, making it easier for workers to collect the single-color material. When the second opening 42 is opposite to the discharge port 31, the first opening 41 will be opposite to the third opening 32, and the mixed rubber material in the multi-component feeder 1 will be discharged from the third opening 32. By setting the first discharge pipe 7, the mixed rubber material can be discharged along the first discharge pipe 7, making it easier for workers to collect the mixed rubber material. In this way, the convenience of workers collecting single-color material or mixed rubber material can be further improved.
[0049] Example 2:
[0050] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown in the illustration, this embodiment provides an extruder, including an extruder body 100 and a bidirectional moving hopper seat as described in Embodiment 1. The bidirectional moving hopper seat is used to feed rubber compound into the feed inlet of the barrel 101 in the extruder body 100. The extruder provided in this embodiment can, according to production needs, align the multi-component feeder 1 or the ordinary hopper 2 in the bidirectional moving hopper seat with the discharge port 31, allowing mixed rubber compound or single-color compound to enter the extruder body 100 as needed. This eliminates the need for manual disassembly and installation, thereby reducing manpower while improving the production efficiency of the insulation layer and outer sheath.
[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A bidirectional mobile hopper seat configured to deliver compound to an extruder body (100), characterized in that, The bidirectional movable hopper seat includes: The extruder comprises a multi-component feeder (1), a standard hopper (2), a fixed base (3), and a movable component (4). The fixed base (3) includes a discharge port (31). The movable component (4) has a first opening (41) and a second opening (42) spaced apart along its length. The movable component (4) is movable along the length of the fixed base (3) so that the first opening (41) and the second opening (42) can selectively face the discharge port (31). The multi-component feeder (1) is placed in the first opening (41), the standard hopper (2) is placed in the second opening (42), and the discharge port (31) is connected to the feed inlet of the barrel (101) in the extruder body (100).
2. The bidirectional movable hopper seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed base (3) further includes a third opening (32) and a fourth opening (33). The third opening (32), the discharge port (31) and the fourth opening (33) are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the fixed base (3). The distance between the third opening (32) and the discharge port (31) is the same as the distance between the first opening (41) and the second opening (42). A fifth opening (43) is provided between the first opening (41) and the second opening (42).
3. The bidirectional movable hopper seat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed base (3) includes a base plate (34) and a guide rail (35). The guide rail (35) is laid along the length of the base plate (34). The third opening (32), the discharge port (31), and the fourth opening (33) are all placed on the base plate (34). The moving part (4) includes a support plate (44) and a slider (45). The first opening (41) and the second opening (42) are both placed on the support plate (44). The slider (45) is placed on the side of the support plate (44) facing the base plate (34). The slider (45) is correspondingly arranged with the guide rail (35) and can move along the guide rail (35).
4. The bidirectional movable hopper seat according to claim 3, characterized in that, Two guide rails (35) are provided, and the two guide rails (35) are respectively placed on both sides of the width direction of the base plate (34). The third opening (32), the discharge port (31) and the fourth opening (33) are all located between the two guide rails (35).
5. The bidirectional movable hopper seat according to claim 4, characterized in that, The length of the support plate (44) is less than the length of the base plate (34). The base plate (34) has blocking blocks (36) at both ends along its length direction. When the first opening (41) is opposite to the third opening (32), one side of the support plate (44) along its length direction abuts against one of the blocking blocks (36). When the second opening (42) is opposite to the fourth opening (33), the other side of the support plate (44) along its length direction abuts against the other blocking block (36).
6. The bidirectional movable hopper seat according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support plate (44) has handles (46) on its two sides along its length.
7. The bidirectional movable hopper seat according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, A first guide tube (5) is provided below the first opening (41), and a second guide tube (6) is provided below the second opening (42).
8. The bidirectional movable hopper seat according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The dimensions of the first opening (41) and the second opening (42) are both consistent with the dimensions of the discharge port (31).
9. The bidirectional movable hopper seat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The third opening (32) is connected to the lower part of the first discharge pipe (7), and the fourth opening (33) is connected to the lower part of the second discharge pipe (8).
10. An extruder, characterized in that, It includes an extruder body (100) and a bidirectional movable hopper seat as described in any one of claims 1-9, the bidirectional movable hopper seat being used to deliver rubber material to the feed port of the barrel (101) in the extruder body (100).