Steel ball transfer with loading box
By designing a feeding box with wheels and a lifting mechanism, the problems of laborious and safety hazards in steel ball transfer were solved, enabling the orderly and efficient discharge of steel balls and reducing operational difficulty and safety risks.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 青岛信安星精密轴承有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
The existing steel ball transfer system using a feeding box is laborious and poses safety hazards when tilting, especially during the quenching process, where steel balls are prone to splashing, increasing the difficulty and labor intensity of operation and posing safety risks.
A feeding box with a base and lifting mechanism with wheels was designed. Combined with an inclined conveying channel and a vibrator, the feeding box is lifted by a motor-driven push rod. With the help of the sealing plate and vibrator, the steel balls are discharged in an orderly manner, avoiding manual tilting and steel ball splashing.
It reduces the difficulty and labor intensity of operation, improves work efficiency, ensures the orderly discharge of steel balls, avoids safety hazards and blockages, and improves material feeding efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel ball processing technology, and in particular to a steel ball transfer feeding box. Background Technology
[0002] Steel balls are classified according to their manufacturing process into ground steel balls, forged steel balls, and cast steel balls. They are also classified according to the materials used, such as bearing steel balls, stainless steel balls, carbon steel balls, copper bearing steel balls, and alloy balls. Bearing steel balls are essential basic components in industry. Alloy steel balls are spherical iron alloy wear-resistant bodies made primarily of carbon, chromium, manganese, and molybdenum, produced through forging, spinning, rolling, and casting. They are currently the most important components in industries such as crushing, mining, and cement production.
[0003] The heat treatment process of rapidly cooling steel balls is called quenching. During the steel ball production process, the steel balls need to be transferred and inverted in water to achieve the quenching effect. Currently, existing steel ball transfer boxes are mostly simple box structures or equipped with wheels. Due to the weight of the steel balls, manual tilting is laborious, increasing the difficulty and labor intensity of operation. Furthermore, the existing transfer boxes use an open tilting method, which, due to the weight and inertia of the steel balls, easily causes them to splash. In the quenching process, a sudden large number of steel balls rolling out poses a safety hazard. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems existing in the prior art, and to propose a steel ball transfer feeding box.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] The steel ball transfer feeding box includes a base with wheels, a push rod mounted on the base, a support rod mounted above the base, a material box hinged to the support rod, a conveying channel connected to the bottom of the material box, a discharge pipe connected to one side of the conveying channel, a sealing plate hinged to the discharge pipe to close the discharge pipe, a vibrator mounted on the side of the sealing plate away from the discharge port when the discharge pipe is closed, and a lifting mechanism installed between the base and the material box, the lifting mechanism acting on the material box and lifting one end to discharge the steel balls.
[0007] Preferably, the material conveying channel is inclined from the side away from the discharge pipe to the side closer to the discharge pipe, and the material box is inclined inwards and outwards towards the material conveying channel in all directions.
[0008] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a motor, a screw drive assembly, a slide block, a slider, and a top rod. The motor is fixedly mounted on the base, the slide block is fixedly connected below the material conveying channel, the slider is slidably mounted on the slide block, the top rod is hingedly mounted below the slider, and the screw drive assembly is disposed between the motor and the top rod to enable the motor to drive the top rod to move.
[0009] Preferably, the top of the base has a groove, and the helical transmission assembly includes a screw, a nut, a worm gear, and a worm. The worm is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, the screw is rotatably disposed in the groove, the nut is threadedly connected to the screw, the nut passes through a top rod and is fixedly connected to the top rod, and the worm gear is fixedly sleeved on the screw and meshes with the worm.
[0010] Preferably, limit plates are fixedly connected to both ends of the slide.
[0011] Preferably, the top two sides of the sealing plate are integrally formed with connecting pieces, the connecting pieces are provided with insertion holes, and the top of the discharge pipe is equipped with a pin assembly.
[0012] Preferably, the pin assembly includes a housing, an adjusting shaft, a winding reel, a pull rope, a partition, a spring, a sliding plate, and a plug rod. The housing is fixedly connected to the discharge pipe. The adjusting shaft is rotatably disposed within the housing. The winding reel is fixedly sleeved on the adjusting shaft. The partition is fixedly connected within the housing. The sliding plate is slidably disposed within the housing. The plug rod is fixedly connected to the sliding plate. One end of the plug rod passes through the housing and is inserted into the insertion hole. The spring is fixedly connected between the partition and the sliding plate. One end of the pull rope is wound around the winding reel, and the other end of the pull rope passes through the partition and is fixedly connected to the plug rod.
[0013] Preferably, the discharge pipe has a through groove and forms a support part. When the sealing plate is opened, the vibrator passes through the through hole and the sealing plate contacts the support part.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] 1. In this application, a lifting mechanism is used in conjunction with a material box that is hinged to a support rod to lift one end of the material box, replacing the traditional manual tilting method, thereby greatly reducing the difficulty of operation and labor intensity, and significantly improving work efficiency.
[0016] 2. In this application, through the special shape design of the material box and the conveying channel, and the use of the vibrator, the steel balls can be discharged through the discharge pipe in a concentrated, orderly and efficient manner. This not only improves the material discharge efficiency, but also avoids the safety hazards that may be caused by a large number of steel balls rolling out suddenly. At the same time, the use of the vibrator effectively prevents the steel balls from clogging and ensures that all the steel balls can be discharged smoothly. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the steel ball transfer and feeding box proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the steel ball transfer and feeding box proposed in this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0019] Figure 3 The steel ball transfer method proposed in this utility model utilizes a feeding box. Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the steel ball transfer and feeding box proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the steel ball transfer and feeding box proposed in this utility model. Figure 3 ;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the steel ball transfer and feeding box pin assembly proposed in this utility model.
[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the steel ball transfer and feeding box sealing plate structure proposed in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the steel ball rotating feeder base structure proposed in this utility model.
[0025] Legend: 100, base; 101, push rod; 102, support rod; 103, groove; 200, material box; 300, material conveying channel; 400, discharge pipe; 401, through groove; 402, support part; 500, sealing plate; 501, connecting piece; 502, insertion hole; 600, vibrator; 700, lifting mechanism; 701, motor; 702, screw drive assembly; 7021, screw; 7022, nut; 7023, worm gear; 7024, worm; 703, slide block; 704, slider; 705, push rod; 706, limiting plate; 800, pin assembly; 801, box body; 802, adjusting shaft; 803, winding wheel; 804, pull rope; 805, partition; 806, spring; 807, sliding plate; 808, insertion rod. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0027] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.
[0028] like Figure 1-8 As shown, this utility model provides a steel ball transfer feeding box 200, including a base 100 with wheels, a push rod 101 installed on the base 100, a support rod 102 installed above the base 100, a feeding box 200 hinged to the support rod 102, a conveying channel 300 connected to the bottom of the feeding box 200, a discharge pipe 400 connected to one side of the conveying channel 300, a sealing plate 500 hinged to the discharge pipe 400 to close the discharge pipe 400, a vibrator 600 installed on the side of the sealing plate 500 away from the discharge port when the discharge pipe 400 is closed, and a lifting mechanism 700 installed between the base 100 and the feeding box 200, the lifting mechanism 700 acting on the feeding box 200 and lifting one end of it to realize the discharge of steel balls.
[0029] In this embodiment, the side of the conveying channel 300 away from the discharge pipe 400 is inclined towards the side closer to the discharge pipe 400. The material box 200 is inclined inward towards the conveying channel 300 in all directions. The inward inclination of the material box 200 in all directions allows the steel balls to slide naturally towards the conveying channel 300. The conveying channel 300 is inclined towards the discharge pipe 400, and the steel balls are concentrated in the conveying channel 300 under the action of gravity and discharged through the discharge pipe 400. This guides the steel balls, concentrates and efficiently discharges them, improves the feeding efficiency, reduces steel ball residue, and ensures that all steel balls are discharged.
[0030] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 700 includes a motor 701, a screw drive assembly 702, a slide block 703, a slider 704, and a push rod 705. The motor 701 is fixedly mounted on the base 100, the slide block 703 is fixedly connected below the material conveying channel 300, the slider 704 is slidably mounted on the slide block 703, and the push rod 705 is hingedly mounted below the slider 704. The screw drive assembly 702 is located between the motor 701 and the push rod 705, enabling the motor 701 to drive the push rod 705 to move. The motor 701 moves the push rod 705 through the screw drive assembly 702, and the push rod 705 drives the slider 704 to slide on the slide block 703. Since the material box 200 and the support rod 102 are hinged, and the material conveying channel 300 is inclined, the movement of the push rod 705 can lift one side of the material box 200, facilitating the discharge of steel balls.
[0031] In this embodiment, the top of the base 100 has a groove 103. The screw drive assembly 702 includes a screw 7021, a nut 7022, a worm gear 7023, and a worm 7024. The worm 7024 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 701. The screw 7021 is rotatably disposed in the groove 103. The nut 7022 is threadedly connected to the screw 7021 and passes through the top rod 705 and is fixedly connected to the top rod 705. The worm gear 7023 is fixedly sleeved on the screw 7021 and meshes with the worm 7024. The worm 7024 is driven by the motor 701. When 024 rotates, the worm gear 7024 drives the worm wheel 7023 to rotate the screw 7021. The rotating screw 7021 pushes the nut 7022, which in turn drives the push rod 705 to move. The transmission of the worm wheel 7023 and the worm gear 7024 has a high reduction ratio, which can convert the high speed and low torque of the motor 701 into low speed and high torque. The transmission of the screw 7021 and the nut 7022 further converts the rotary motion into linear motion, while providing additional mechanical gain. It can withstand a large axial load and is suitable for lifting the hopper 200 containing heavy steel balls.
[0032] In this embodiment, limit plates 706 are fixedly connected to both ends of the slide 703.
[0033] In this embodiment, connecting pieces 501 are integrally formed on both sides of the top of the sealing plate 500. The connecting pieces 501 are provided with insertion holes 502. A pin assembly 800 is installed on the top of the discharge pipe 400. The sealing plate 500 is fixed to the discharge pipe 400 by the pin assembly 800, thus closing the discharge pipe 400.
[0034] In this embodiment, the pin assembly 800 includes a housing 801, an adjusting shaft 802, a winding wheel 803, a pull rope 804, a partition 805, a spring 806, a sliding plate 807, and a pin 808. The housing 801 is fixedly connected to the discharge pipe 400. The adjusting shaft 802 is rotatably disposed inside the housing 801. The winding wheel 803 is fixedly sleeved on the adjusting shaft 802. The partition 805 is fixedly connected inside the housing 801. The sliding plate 807 is slidably disposed inside the housing 801. The pin 808 is fixedly connected to the sliding plate 807, and one end of the pin 808 passes through... The spring 806 is fixedly connected between the partition 805 and the slide plate 807. One end of the pull rope 804 is wound around the take-up reel 803, and the other end of the pull rope 804 passes through the partition 805 and is fixedly connected to the insert rod 808. The adjustment shaft 802 rotates to make the take-up reel 803 rotate and tighten the pull rope 804. The pull rope 804 pulls the insert rod 808, which drives the slide plate 807 to move and squeeze the spring 806, so that the insert rod 808 is removed from the insertion hole 502 and the sealing plate 500 is opened, realizing the quick opening and closing of the sealing plate 500 and making the operation simple.
[0035] In this embodiment, the discharge pipe 400 has a through groove 401 and forms a support part 402. When the sealing plate 500 is opened, the vibrator 600 passes through the through hole and the sealing plate 500 contacts the support part 402. When the sealing plate 500 is opened, the vibrator 600 passes through the through groove 401 and the sealing plate 500 contacts the support part 402. The vibrator 600 can make the sealing plate 500 vibrate, which can speed up the discharge of steel balls to assist in feeding and prevent the steel balls from clogging.
[0036] How to use and how to work this device:
[0037] When using this device, the sealing plate 500 is initially in a closed state, and the material box 200 contains steel balls. The material box 200 is moved to a designated position via the base 100 with wheels. Then, the motor 701 is started, driving the worm gear 7024 to rotate. The worm gear 7024 drives the worm wheel 7023, which in turn drives the screw 7021 to rotate. The screw 7021, through threaded transmission, pushes the nut 7022. The nut 7022 then moves the push rod 705 upwards. The push rod 705 causes the slider 704 to slide on the slide block 703. Due to the connection between the slide block 703 and the material conveying channel 300... The sample is tilted so that one end of the material box 200 is raised and the material box 200 is tilted inward in all directions. Under the action of gravity, the steel balls naturally slide towards the conveying channel 300. The conveying channel 300 tilts towards the discharge pipe 400, and the steel balls are concentrated in the conveying channel 300. During the above process, the adjusting shaft 802 can be rotated, the winding wheel 803 tightens the pull rope 804, and the insertion rod 808 is pulled out of the insertion hole 502. Under the action of the sealing plate 500 itself and the steel balls, it opens, and the steel balls are discharged through the discharge pipe 400. At the same time, the vibrator 600 is started to make the sealing plate 500 vibrate, and the vibration prevents the steel balls from clogging.
[0038] In summary, by using the lifting mechanism 700 to raise one end of the material box 200, replacing manual tilting, the difficulty of operation and labor intensity are greatly reduced, and work efficiency is improved. Through the special shape design of the material box 200 and the conveying channel 300, in conjunction with the vibrator 600, the steel balls can be discharged from the discharge pipe 400 in a concentrated, orderly and efficient manner, improving the discharge efficiency, avoiding the sudden large-scale rolling out of steel balls, which could cause safety hazards, and ensuring that the discharge is not blocked, thus ensuring that all steel balls are discharged.
[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A steel ball rotating feeder, comprising a base (100) with wheels, wherein a push rod (101) is mounted on the base (100), characterized in that: A support rod (102) is installed above the base (100). A material box (200) is hinged to the support rod (102). A material conveying channel (300) is installed at the bottom of the material box (200) and communicates with it. A discharge pipe (400) is provided on one side of the material conveying channel (300) and communicates with it. A sealing plate (500) that can close the discharge pipe (400) is hinged to the discharge pipe (400). When the sealing plate (500) closes the discharge pipe (400), a vibrator (600) is installed on the side of the sealing plate (500) away from the discharge port. A lifting mechanism (700) is installed between the base (100) and the material box (200). The lifting mechanism (700) acts on the material box (200) and lifts one end of it to realize the discharge of steel balls.
2. The steel ball transfer feeding box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material conveying channel (300) is inclined to the side of the discharge pipe (400) away from the side of the discharge pipe (400), and the material box (200) is inclined inward towards the material conveying channel (300) in all directions.
3. The steel ball transfer feeding box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (700) includes a motor (701), a screw drive assembly (702), a slide block (703), a slider (704), and a push rod (705). The motor (701) is fixedly mounted on the base (100). The slide block (703) is fixedly connected below the material conveying channel (300). The slider (704) is slidably mounted on the slide block (703). The push rod (705) is hingedly mounted below the slider (704). The screw drive assembly (702) is located between the motor (701) and the push rod (705) to enable the motor (701) to drive the push rod (705) to move.
4. The steel ball transfer feeding box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base (100) has a groove (103) on its top. The screw drive assembly (702) includes a screw (7021), a nut (7022), a worm gear (7023), and a worm (7024). The worm (7024) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (701). The screw (7021) is rotatably disposed in the groove (103). The nut (7022) is threaded onto the screw (7021). The nut (7022) passes through the top rod (705) and is fixedly connected to the top rod (705). The worm gear (7023) is fixedly sleeved on the screw (7021) and meshes with the worm (7024).
5. The steel ball transfer feeding box according to claim 3, characterized in that: Limiting plates (706) are fixedly connected to both ends of the slide (703).
6. The steel ball transfer feeding box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing plate (500) has connecting pieces (501) integrally formed on both sides of its top end. The connecting pieces (501) have insertion holes (502). The top of the discharge pipe (400) is equipped with a pin assembly (800).
7. The steel ball transfer feeding box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pin assembly (800) includes a housing (801), an adjusting shaft (802), a winding wheel (803), a pull rope (804), a partition (805), a spring (806), a sliding plate (807), and a plug rod (808). The housing (801) is fixedly connected to the discharge pipe (400). The adjusting shaft (802) is rotatably disposed inside the housing (801). The winding wheels are all fixedly sleeved on the adjusting shaft (802). The partition (805) is fixedly connected inside the housing (801). The slide plate (807) is slidably disposed inside the box body (801). The insertion rod (808) is fixedly connected to the slide plate (807). One end of the insertion rod (808) passes through the box body (801) and is inserted into the insertion hole (502). The spring (806) is fixedly connected between the partition (805) and the slide plate (807). One end of the pull rope (804) is wound around the winding reel (803). The other end of the pull rope (804) passes through the partition (805) and is fixedly connected to the insertion rod (808).
8. The steel ball transfer feeding box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (400) has a through groove (401) and forms a support part (402). When the sealing plate (500) is opened, the vibrator (600) passes through the through hole and the sealing plate (500) contacts the support part (402).