An adjustable drying mechanism

Abstract

This application discloses an adjustable drying mechanism, which includes a symmetrical support frame, an upper adjusting frame, and a lower adjusting frame. The support frame consists of a base and a vertical support rod; both the upper and lower adjusting frames include a connecting seat, a fixed rod, an adjusting rod, and partitions. The two ends of the upper adjusting frame can move up and down along the support rod, while the lower adjusting frame is fixed to the support rod. The two ends of the fixed rod are fixed to symmetrical connecting seats, and the adjusting rod is horizontally positioned on both sides of the fixed rod, with its two ends embedded in the horizontal slots of the connecting seats to form a sliding pair; multiple partitions are alternately fitted onto the fixed rod and the adjusting rod, and the partitions have elongated holes for sliding cooperation with the fixed rod and positioning holes for interference cooperation with the adjusting rod. By adjusting the height of the upper adjusting frame and the spacing between the partitions, it can adapt to different wood sizes and drying requirements, improve ventilation uniformity and space utilization, and solve the problems of uneven drying and poor adaptability of traditional fixed drying mechanisms. The structure is simple and reliable, and the operation is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of wood processing equipment technology, and more specifically, to an adjustable drying mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Drying is a crucial step in wood processing. Traditional drying mechanisms often have fixed structures, making it difficult to flexibly adjust to different wood sizes, shapes, and drying requirements. This leads to poor drying results when drying wood of certain specifications or shapes, potentially resulting in localized over-drying or under-drying, affecting the quality of the wood and its subsequent processing. Furthermore, fixed-structure drying mechanisms are not efficient in space utilization and cannot fully adapt to different drying locations and placement needs. Therefore, designing an adjustable drying mechanism is of significant practical importance. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an adjustable drying mechanism, comprising a support frame, an upper adjustment frame, and a lower adjustment frame. The two supports are symmetrically arranged, each including a base and a support rod vertically fixed to the base. The upper and lower adjustment frames are symmetrically arranged vertically, with both ends of the upper adjustment frame movable up and down along the support rod, and both ends of the lower adjustment frame fixedly connected to the support rod. Each of the upper and lower adjustment frames includes a connecting seat, a fixed rod, an adjusting rod, and a partition plate. Two connecting seats are symmetrically fixed at both ends of the fixed rod, and two parallel adjusting rods are horizontally arranged on both sides of the fixed rod. The ends of the adjusting rods are fitted into horizontal slotted holes in the connecting seats to form a sliding pair. Multiple partition plates are alternately sleeved on the fixed rod and the adjusting rod. Each partition plate has an elongated hole for sliding cooperation with the fixed rod and a positioning hole for interference fit with the adjusting rod.

[0004] When the adjusting rod moves horizontally along the strip hole of the connecting seat, the partition slides relative to the fixed rod through the elongated hole, simultaneously changing the distance between the adjusting rod and the fixed rod; when the partition slides along the length direction of the adjusting rod, the positioning hole guides the partition to move to change the distance between adjacent partitions.

[0005] In some embodiments, a groove is provided on the inner side of the support rod along the vertical length direction, and a slider is provided on the outer side of the connecting seat that extends into the groove, the groove and the slider forming a sliding pair.

[0006] In some embodiments, a limiting block protrudes from the outer side of the slider, extending through and outward from the outer side of the support rod, and the limiting block has a pre-set through hole; the support rod is symmetrically provided with a retaining plate with an array of retaining holes on both sides of the limiting block, and a pin passes through the through hole of the limiting block and the selected retaining hole to lock the adjusting frame at the height of the support rod.

[0007] In some embodiments, the upper adjusting frame and the lower adjusting frame are connected at the four corners of the width and length by guide rods, the lower end of the guide rods is fixed to the connecting seat of the lower adjusting frame, and the upper end of the guide rods slides through the upper adjusting frame.

[0008] In some embodiments, the width spacing between the two guide rods of the same connecting seat is greater than or equal to the width spacing between the two adjusting rods; a connecting rope is stretched along the length direction of the adjusting rod, and its two ends are fixed to the middle section of the two guide rods in the length direction of the adjusting frame.

[0009] In some embodiments, the connecting rope is an elastic rope whose natural length is less than the length of the adjusting frame.

[0010] In some embodiments, the fixed rod has a circular cross-section, and the adjusting rod has a rectangular cross-section, matching the shape of the strip hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the base is provided with casters with brakes at its bottom.

[0012] This drying mechanism features a height-adjustable upper frame and adjustable partitions, allowing for flexible adjustment of the height and spacing of the wood to accommodate the drying needs of wood of different sizes and shapes. The partitions utilize elongated holes for sliding engagement with the fixing rods and positioning holes for interference fit with the adjusting rods, ensuring stable load-bearing capacity while facilitating quick adjustments and improving drying uniformity. The symmetrical support structure enhances stability, optimizes space utilization, effectively avoids localized under-drying or over-drying, and significantly improves the quality and efficiency of wood drying.

[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of embodiments of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the explosion structure.

[0017] Explanation of main component symbols: Drying mechanism 100, bracket 10, base 11, support rod 12, slide groove 121, clamping plate 122, clamping hole 123, caster wheel 13, upper adjustment frame 20, connecting seat 21, slider 211, limit block 212, through hole 213, strip hole 214, pin 215, fixing rod 22, adjusting rod 23, partition 24, positioning hole 241, elongated hole 242, lower adjustment frame 30, guide rod 40. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.

[0019] Furthermore, the embodiments of this application described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the embodiments of this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0020] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0021] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides an adjustable drying mechanism 100, which includes a support 10, an upper adjustment frame 20, and a lower adjustment frame 30. The two supports 10 are symmetrically arranged, and each support 10 includes a base 11 and a support rod 12 vertically fixed to the base 11. The upper adjustment frame 20 and the lower adjustment frame 30 are symmetrically arranged vertically, and the two ends of the upper adjustment frame 20 can move up and down along the support rod 12, while the two ends of the lower adjustment frame 30 are fixedly connected to the support rod 12. Both the upper adjusting frame 20 and the lower adjusting frame 30 include a connecting seat 21, a fixed rod 22, an adjusting rod 23, and a partition 24. The two connecting seats 21 are symmetrically fixed at both ends of the fixed rod 22, and the two parallel adjusting rods 23 are horizontally arranged on both sides of the fixed rod 22. The two ends of the adjusting rods 23 are embedded in the horizontal slots of the connecting seats 21 to form a sliding pair. Multiple partitions 24 are alternately sleeved on the fixed rod 22 and the adjusting rod 23. The partitions 24 have elongated holes 242 that slide with the fixed rod 22, and positioning holes 241 that are interference fit with the adjusting rod 23.

[0022] When the adjusting rod 23 moves horizontally along the strip hole 214 of the connecting seat 21, the partition 24 slides relative to the fixed rod 22 through the elongated hole 242, and the distance between the adjusting rod 23 and the fixed rod 22 changes synchronously; when the partition 24 slides along the length direction of the adjusting rod 23, the positioning hole 241 guides the partition 24 to move to change the distance between adjacent partitions 24.

[0023] This drying mechanism 100, through its vertically movable upper adjustable frame 20 and adjustable-spaced partitions 24, allows for flexible adjustment of the height and spacing of the wood, adapting to the drying needs of wood of different sizes and shapes. The partitions 24, via elongated holes 242 slidingly engaging with the fixing rods 22 and positioning holes 241 interfering with the adjusting rods 23, ensure stable load-bearing while facilitating quick adjustments and improving drying uniformity. The symmetrical support structure 10 enhances stability, optimizes space utilization, effectively avoids localized under-drying or over-drying, and significantly improves the quality and efficiency of wood drying.

[0024] For details, please continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 2 The drying mechanism 100 includes a support frame 10, an upper adjusting frame 20, and a lower adjusting frame 30. The support frame 10 is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the adjusting frame, and the upper and lower adjusting frames 20 and 30 are symmetrically arranged vertically to ensure the stability and balance of the overall structure. The gap between them is used to place boards for drying. The upper adjusting frame 20 and the lower adjusting frame 30 have basically the same structure, but they differ in that the upper adjusting frame 20 can move up and down along the support frame 10 to adapt to the drying needs of boards of different heights and sizes; while the two ends of the lower adjusting frame 30 are fixedly connected to the supports 10 on both sides to ensure the stability of the entire drying mechanism 100.

[0025] The bracket 10 has an overall T-shaped structure design, including a base 11 and a support rod 12. The support rod 12 is vertically mounted at the center of the base 11. The base 11 is equipped with casters 13 with brakes. The inner side of the support rod 12 has a slide groove 121 along its length, and the upper adjustment bracket 20 can move up and down along this slide groove 121 to meet the needs of different usage scenarios.

[0026] Both the upper adjusting frame 20 and the lower adjusting frame 30 include a connecting seat 21, a fixing rod 22, an adjusting rod 23, and a partition plate 24. Two connecting seats 21 are symmetrically fixed at both ends of the fixing rod 22, with both ends of the fixing rod 22 fixed at the center of the connecting seat 21. Both ends are connected to the support rod 12 via the connecting seat 21. Specifically, a slider 211 protrudes outward from the center of the outer side of the connecting seat 21. This slider 211 can extend into the slide groove 121 and move up and down, realizing the vertical displacement of the adjusting frame and thus adjusting it to different heights to accommodate plates of various thicknesses.

[0027] Two adjusting rods 23 are arranged parallel to each other on opposite sides of the fixed rod 22, and all three are on the same horizontal plane. Each connecting seat 21 has a strip-shaped hole extending horizontally on opposite sides of the fixed rod 22. The two ends of each adjusting rod 23 extend into the corresponding strip-shaped hole, and the adjusting rod 23 can slide along the strip-shaped hole to move away from and closer to the fixed rod 22.

[0028] Each adjusting rod 23 has multiple partitions 24 along its length (the number can be set as needed). One end of each partition 24 has a positioning hole 241. The adjusting rod 23 passes through the positioning hole 241 through the partition 24. The adjusting rod 23 and the positioning hole 241 are designed with an interference fit to ensure that they cannot move easily. However, the partitions 24 can be slid manually along the length of the adjusting rod 23 to adjust the distance between the partitions 24 and adapt to plates of different thicknesses.

[0029] The other end of the partition 24 is slidably mounted on the fixed rod 22, and multiple partitions 24 are alternately arranged on the fixed rod 22. Specifically, the other end of the partition 24 is provided with an elongated hole 242 that penetrates the two opposing plates. The elongated hole 242 extends along the length of the partition 24, and the fixed rod 22 passes through the elongated hole 242. When the adjusting rod 23 slides closer to or away from the fixed rod 22 along the elongated hole 242, the partition 24 moves closer to or away from the fixed rod 22 accordingly, thereby reducing or increasing the distance between the adjusting rod 23 and the fixed rod 22, thus realizing the width adjustment of the adjusting frame in the horizontal direction to accommodate the width of different plates.

[0030] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 To effectively reduce friction when the fixed rod 22 contacts the partition 24, the fixed rod 22 has a circular cross-section. This ensures smoother movement of the fixed rod 22 during operation and avoids operational inconvenience or damage caused by excessive friction. Conversely, to facilitate sliding of the adjusting rod 23 within the slotted hole, the adjusting rod 23 has a rectangular cross-section. The rectangular shape better matches the slotted hole, providing stable support and guidance. This allows the adjusting rod 23 to slide smoothly and precisely, greatly improving adjustment flexibility and operational convenience.

[0031] Furthermore, the outer side of the slider 211 protrudes outward to form a limiting block 212, which penetrates and extends outward from the outer side of the support rod 12. The support rod 12 has retaining plates 122 on two vertical sides of the limiting block 212, and the limiting block 212 and retaining plates 122 are connected by pins 215. Specifically, the limiting block 212 has a pre-drilled through hole 213, and the retaining plate 122 has multiple retaining holes 123 arranged in an array along the vertical direction. The pin 215 passes through the retaining holes 123 and the through hole 213 to fix the limiting block 212 and the retaining plate 122, thereby fixing the adjustment frame relative to the support rod 12. By adjusting the fit between the through hole 213 and the retaining holes 123 at different heights, the vertical height of the adjustment frame on the support rod 12 can be adjusted and fixed, thus meeting the needs of different usage scenarios.

[0032] Furthermore, guide rods 40 are provided at both ends of the upper and lower connecting seats 21. The lower end of the guide rod 40 is fixed to the lower connecting seat 21, while the upper end of the guide rod 40 passes through the upper connecting seat 21 and can slide relative to the upper connecting seat 21 to improve the stability of the entire structure. Even further, the distance between the two guide rods 40 at both ends of the connecting seat 21 is greater than or equal to the distance between the two adjusting rods 23. A connecting rope is provided along the length of the adjusting rod 23, and both ends of the connecting rope are fixedly tied to the middle position of the guide rod 40 to prevent the plate from slipping out during movement.

[0033] Furthermore, to enhance the overall stability and coordination of the structure, the upper adjusting frame 20 and the lower adjusting frame 30 are connected at their four corners in width and length by guide rods 40. The lower end of the guide rod 40 is fixed to the connecting seat 21 of the lower adjusting frame 30, and the upper end of the guide rod 40 slides through the upper adjusting frame 20. Specifically, the lower end of the guide rod 40 is fixed to the connecting seat 21 on the same side of the lower adjusting frame 30; while the upper end of the guide rod 40 passes through the connecting seat 21 on the same side of the upper adjusting frame 20 and can slide relative to the connecting seat 21 of the upper adjusting frame 20.

[0034] Furthermore, to prevent the plates from slipping out due to external forces during movement and to improve the overall practicality of the structure, the width spacing between the two guide rods 40 of the same connecting seat 21 is greater than or equal to the width spacing between the two adjusting rods 23; a connecting rope (not shown) is stretched along the length of the adjusting rod 23, with both ends fixed to the middle of the two guide rods 40 along the length of the connecting seat 21. The connecting rope is an elastic rope, and its natural length is less than the length of the adjusting frame.

[0035] The method of using the drying mechanism 100 is as follows:

[0036] First, adjust the height of the upper adjustment frame 20 according to the thickness of the sheet material to be dried. First, pull out the pin 215 to separate the limiting block 212 from the holding plate 122. Then, move the upper adjustment frame 20 up and down in the slide groove 121 of the support rod 12 by sliding the slider 211. After adjusting it to a suitable height, pass the pin 215 through the through hole 213 on the limiting block 212 and the corresponding holding hole 123 on the holding plate 122 to fix the upper adjustment frame 20.

[0037] Next, adjust the distance between the adjusting rod 23 and the fixing rod 22 according to the width of the board. Push the adjusting rod 23 to slide along the strip hole of the connecting seat 21, and the partition 24 will move closer to or further away from the fixing rod 22 along the elongated hole 242 until the distance is adjusted to match the width of the board.

[0038] Next, adjust the spacing between the partitions 24 according to the specific conditions of the board material. Manually slide the partitions 24 along the length of the adjusting rod 23 to ensure that the distance between the partitions 24 meets the requirements for board placement.

[0039] After completing the above adjustments, place the board to be dried in the gap between the upper adjustment frame 20 and the lower adjustment frame 30, and finally tie the connecting rope to prevent the board from slipping out during the movement.

[0040] In the description of this specification, the references to "certain embodiments," "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the described embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0041] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An adjustable drying mechanism, characterized in that, include: A symmetrically arranged support, the support comprising a base and a support rod vertically fixed to the base; An upper adjusting frame and a lower adjusting frame are symmetrically arranged vertically. The two ends of the upper adjusting frame can move vertically along the support rod, and the two ends of the lower adjusting frame are fixedly connected to the support rod. Both the upper and lower adjusting frames include a connecting seat, a fixed rod, an adjusting rod, and a partition. The two connecting seats are symmetrically fixed at both ends of the fixing rod; Two parallel adjusting rods are horizontally arranged on both sides of the fixed rod, and the two ends of the adjusting rods are embedded in the horizontal strip holes of the connecting seat to form a sliding pair; Multiple partitions are alternately sleeved on the fixed rod and the adjusting rod. Each partition has an elongated hole that slides with the fixed rod and a positioning hole that is interference-fitted with the adjusting rod. When the adjusting rod moves horizontally along the strip hole of the connecting seat, the partition slides relative to the fixed rod through the elongated hole, simultaneously changing the distance between the adjusting rod and the fixed rod; When the partition slides along the length of the adjusting rod, the positioning hole guides the partition to move and change the spacing between adjacent partitions.

2. The drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the support rod has a groove along its vertical length, and the outer side of the connecting seat has a slider that extends into the groove. The groove and the slider form a sliding pair.

3. The drying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slider has a limiting block protruding from the outside of the support rod, and the limiting block has a pre-set through hole; the support rod has a retaining plate with an array of retaining holes symmetrically arranged on both sides of the limiting block, and the pin passes through the through hole of the limiting block and the selected retaining hole to lock the adjustment frame at the height of the support rod.

4. The drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper adjustment frame and the lower adjustment frame are connected at the four corners of the width and length by guide rods. The lower end of the guide rod is fixed to the connecting seat of the lower adjustment frame, and the upper end of the guide rod slides through the upper adjustment frame.

5. The drying mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The width spacing between the two guide rods of the same connecting seat is greater than or equal to the width spacing between the two adjusting rods; a connecting rope is stretched along the length direction of the adjusting rod, and its two ends are fixed to the middle section of the two guide rods in the length direction of the adjusting frame.

6. The drying mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting rope is an elastic rope, and its natural length is less than the length of the adjustment frame.

7. The drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed rod has a circular cross-section, and the adjusting rod has a rectangular cross-section, which matches the shape of the strip hole.

8. The drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is equipped with casters with brakes at the bottom.

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