A centrifuge and a feed box connecting mechanism
The connection mechanism using flange joints and flexible expansion pipes solves the problems of pipe blockage and damage in the connection between the centrifuge and the material box, achieving sealing and durability of material conveying, and enabling quick assembly and easy maintenance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LUWA COAL MINE OF SHANDONG LUTAI HOLDING GROUP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
The existing connection method between the centrifuge and the hopper is prone to pipe blockage and damage, and the material is prone to leakage, making cleaning inconvenient.
The connection mechanism uses flange joints and flexible expansion pipes. The flange joints are respectively encapsulated at the centrifuge outlet and the feed hopper inlet. The flexible expansion pipes are used to buffer vibration and can be manually cleaned when the material dries.
It achieves sealing and durability in material conveying, avoids pipe blockage and damage, and is quick to assemble and easy to maintain.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of general connectors, and in particular to a connection mechanism between a centrifuge and a feed hopper. Background Technology
[0002] Centrifuges play a crucial role in many production fields. For example, in the coal-water separation process, centrifuges are needed to separate coal lumps and slurry containing coal dust. The separated slurry enters the feed tank for secondary treatment, such as filtration.
[0003] Centrifuges and feed hoppers are often connected using a rigid connection. This method has two drawbacks: first, the slurry may dry and harden, causing pipe blockage; second, the centrifuge generates continuous vibration during operation, which can lead to damage to the connecting pipes and joints after prolonged use. To address this issue, current technology involves directly inserting the centrifuge's discharge pipe into the feed hopper's connection port, leaving a gap between the pipe and the port. However, this movable connection method allows material to leak through the gap, causing site contamination and making cleanup more difficult. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a centrifuge-material box connection mechanism that is simple in structure, quick to assemble, can ensure sealed material conveying between the centrifuge and the material box, is not easy to block the pipe, and has a longer service life.
[0005] The equipment includes two flange joints, and an elastic expansion joint is provided between the two flange joints.
[0006] The effect achieved is that the two flange joints are respectively encapsulated at the centrifuge outlet and the feed inlet of the hopper. The elastic expansion pipe in the middle can overcome the problem of material conveying pipe damage or short service life caused by centrifuge vibration based on its elastic deformation or expansion margin. In particular, when material dries on the inner wall of the pipe, it can be directly knocked and rubbed from the outside to separate the dried material from the pipe wall and avoid pipe blockage.
[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model solves the problem that the connecting pipe between the centrifuge and the material box is prone to damage and has a short service life in the prior art. Moreover, unlike the movable connection method, it realizes the connection between the two chambers through the elastic telescopic pipe. In particular, the multi-transition connection section of the flange joint, together with the assembly ring groove, achieves the effect of quick assembly and easy maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the connection mechanism between a centrifuge and a feed hopper according to the present invention;
[0009] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged view of the flange joint in the connection mechanism between a centrifuge and a feed hopper according to this utility model;
[0010] Figure label:
[0011] 1-Flange joint 2-Flexible expansion joint
[0012] 11-Rectangular flange 12-Transition connection section 13-Connecting pipe section 131-Assembly annular groove
[0013] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0014] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The centrifuge and feed box connection mechanism of this utility model includes two flange joints 1, and an elastic telescopic pipe 2 is provided between the two flange joints 1.
[0015] The effect achieved is that the two flange joints 1 are respectively encapsulated at the centrifuge outlet and the feed inlet of the hopper. The elastic telescopic pipe 2 set in the middle can overcome the problem of material conveying pipe damage or short service life caused by centrifuge vibration based on its elastic deformation or telescopic margin. In particular, when material dries on the inner wall of the pipe, it can be directly knocked and rubbed from the outside to separate the dried material from the pipe wall and avoid pipe blockage.
[0016] Example 1: The flange joint 1 includes a rectangular flange 11, with encapsulation holes arrayed at its corners and a material channel in its center;
[0017] It extends integrally from its material channel and is provided with a transition connecting section 12 that transitions from square to round;
[0018] At the port of the transition connection section 12, a circular tube-shaped connecting pipe section 13 is integrally extended.
[0019] This achieves the effect of adapting to the conventional interfaces of centrifuges and material bins, as well as common round pipes, and enabling rapid assembly through flange joint 1.
[0020] In Example 2, the connecting pipe section 13 is provided with a concave assembly ring groove 131, the elastic telescopic pipe 2 is sleeved on the connecting pipe section 13, and is sealed at the assembly ring groove 131 using a clamp or snap ring.
[0021] This achieves the effect of facilitating rapid assembly and ensuring a good seal.
[0022] In Example 3, the elastic expansion pipe 2 is a corrugated pipe or a round pipe.
[0023] Furthermore, when the elastic telescopic pipe 2 is a circular pipe, the elastic telescopic pipe 2 is integrally injection molded from an elastic material.
[0024] The effect achieved in this way is to facilitate quick assembly and disassembly.
[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0026] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A connection mechanism between a centrifuge and a feed hopper, comprising a flange joint, characterized in that: There are a total of two flange joints, and an elastic expansion joint is provided between the two flange joints.
2. The centrifuge and feed hopper connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flange joint includes a rectangular flange plate with encapsulation holes arrayed at its corners and a material channel in its center; It extends integrally from its material channel and is equipped with a transition connecting section that changes from square to round. At the port of the transition connection section, a connecting pipe section in the form of a circular tube is integrally extended.
3. The centrifuge and feed hopper connection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting pipe section is provided with a concave assembly ring groove, and the elastic telescopic pipe is sleeved on the connecting pipe section and sealed with a clamp or snap ring at the assembly ring groove position.
4. The centrifuge and feed hopper connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic expansion pipe is a corrugated pipe or a round pipe.
5. The centrifuge and feed hopper connection mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the elastic expansion tube is a round tube, it is integrally injection molded from an elastic material.