Automatic loading and unloading conveyor for grain

By designing an automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt, and using a transmission motor to drive the main conveyor roller and an integrated control system, the problems of low efficiency in manual loading and unloading and unstable conveyor belts were solved, achieving efficient and safe grain transportation.

CN224336379UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09NANZHAO COUNTY TAIHE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANZHAO COUNTY TAIHE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional manual loading and unloading of grain is inefficient and labor-intensive. Existing conveyor belt equipment is unstable and prone to spillage, which affects operational efficiency and increases costs.

Method used

Design an automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt, including a conveyor frame, a control structure, and a conveying structure. It uses a transmission motor to drive the main conveyor roller, integrates a control box and sensors to achieve precise control and real-time monitoring, and uses a high-strength conveyor belt with anti-slip texture to enhance stability and safety.

Benefits of technology

It improves grain loading and unloading efficiency, reduces spillage, lowers labor intensity, ensures safe and stable equipment operation, and enhances operational efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic loading and unloading conveying belt of grain, including conveying fixing frame, control structure and conveying structure, the control structure is installed in the side of conveying fixing frame by U-shaped connecting piece, transmission motor is installed on the rear side plate of conveying fixing frame, main conveying roller is installed on the output end of transmission motor, conveying structure is placed in the top of conveying fixing frame, four hooks are installed in the two sides of conveying structure, locking buckle is installed in the two sides of conveying fixing frame, and hook and locking buckle are fixed in cooperation. The design of the utility model conveying structure makes that conveying belt can be stably installed on conveying fixing frame, and be connected with conveying fixing frame by four hooks, four hooks not only enhance the stability of conveying structure, but also facilitate quick disassembly and reinstallation when needed.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of grain conveying applications, specifically a grain automated loading and unloading conveyor belt. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the grain loading and unloading operation field, traditional manual loading and unloading methods have many drawbacks. Manual loading and unloading is inefficient, and the speed of grain loading and unloading is slow. For places such as grain depots and grain processing plants that need to quickly turn over large amounts of grain, this seriously affects the overall operational efficiency and increases operating time costs. On the other hand, manual loading and unloading is labor-intensive, and long-term engagement in this work can easily lead to worker fatigue and even various occupational diseases, causing damage to the workers' health.

[0003] However, existing simple conveyor belt equipment also has many problems when used for grain loading and unloading. Some conveyor belts have poor conveying stability, and grain is prone to spillage during the conveying process, which not only causes grain waste but also increases cleaning costs and work difficulty. Therefore, we propose an automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt, comprising a conveyor frame, a control structure, and a conveying structure. The control structure is installed on one side of the conveyor frame via a U-shaped connector. A transmission motor is installed on the rear plate of the conveyor frame, and a main conveying roller is installed on the output end of the transmission motor. When the equipment starts running, the control structure is connected to one side of the conveyor frame via the U-shaped connector. The control structure can control the overall operating parameters, start and stop of the equipment, etc., and provide operating instructions for the entire conveying system. When the transmission motor located on the rear plate of the conveyor frame is powered on, it converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, generating rotational power at its output end. The main conveying roller, connected to the output end of the transmission motor, begins to rotate under the power of the motor. The rotation of the main conveying roller drives the conveyor belt and other conveying components to operate, thereby realizing the conveying of objects placed on the conveying components. A conveying structure is placed on the top of the conveyor frame, and four hooks are installed on both sides of the conveying structure. Locking buckles are installed on both sides of the conveyor frame, and the hooks and locking buckles are fixed together. The design of the conveyor structure allows the conveyor belt to be smoothly installed on the conveyor frame and connected to the conveyor frame through four hooks. The four hooks not only enhance the stability of the conveyor structure, but also facilitate quick disassembly and reinstallation when needed. The locking buckles installed on both sides of the conveyor frame cooperate with the hooks to further ensure the firmness of the conveyor structure during the conveying process, preventing shaking caused by the weight or movement of the conveyed items, thereby ensuring conveying efficiency and safety.

[0006] Preferably, the control structure includes a control box with rectangular connecting frames around its front end and a power adjustment knob on its front surface. Rotating the power adjustment knob allows for convenient adjustment of the transmission motor's output power, thus achieving precise control of the conveyor speed. The rectangular connecting frames not only enhance the structural strength of the control box but also provide a convenient interface for subsequent maintenance and upgrades. The control structure integrates advanced sensors and a microprocessor, enabling real-time monitoring of the conveyor belt's operating status, such as load and speed changes. Upon detecting any abnormalities, such as overload or overspeed, the control structure immediately activates protective measures, automatically adjusting the conveyor belt's operating status or stopping operation to prevent equipment damage or safety accidents.

[0007] Preferably, the conveying structure is equipped with a conveyor frame, with guide wheels at both ends and a driven wheel at the middle. A conveyor belt is fitted onto the guide wheels and the driven wheel, and the driven wheel is connected to the main conveyor roller via the conveyor belt. The design of the guide wheels helps maintain the stability of the conveyor belt during the conveying process and reduces frictional losses caused by deviation or twisting. The driven wheel, as a support and transmission component of the conveyor belt, achieves efficient power transmission through its close cooperation with the main conveyor roller. The conveyor belt is made of high-strength, wear-resistant material, capable of withstanding large loads, while also possessing good flexibility and durability, ensuring a smooth and long-lasting conveying process.

[0008] Preferably, the surface of the conveyor structure is provided with anti-slip textures, and the anti-slip textures are arranged in a wave pattern. The wave-shaped anti-slip texture design not only improves the friction of the conveyor belt surface, effectively preventing the grain from slipping or piling up during the conveying process, but also increases the aesthetics of the conveyor belt. The presence of the anti-slip textures allows the grain to adhere more stably to the conveyor belt during the conveying process, maintaining good conveying performance even at high speeds. The wave-shaped arrangement makes the anti-slip textures more visually dynamic, enhancing the overall visual effect of the conveyor belt.

[0009] Preferably, the control box is designed as a programmable logic controller (PLC) and a touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI). The PLC is electrically connected to the conveyor motor via a cable. As the control center of the entire system, the PLC can precisely control the conveyor motor according to a preset program, realizing functions such as starting, stopping, accelerating, and decelerating the conveyor belt. The touchscreen HMI provides users with an intuitive operating interface, allowing them to monitor the conveyor belt's operating status in real time, such as speed and load, and to set parameters and diagnose faults. The design of the control box not only improves the system's automation level and reduces operational difficulty but also enhances the system's reliability and stability, making automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belts more efficient and convenient in practical applications.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] When the equipment starts running, the control structure is connected to one side of the conveyor frame via a U-shaped connector. The control structure can control the overall operating parameters, start and stop of the equipment, and provide operating instructions for the entire conveying system. The transmission motor located on the rear plate of the conveyor frame is powered on and starts. The motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, and its output end generates rotational power. The main conveyor roller, which is connected to the output end of the transmission motor, starts to rotate under the power of the motor. The rotation of the main conveyor roller will drive the conveyor belt and other conveying components to operate, thereby realizing the conveying of objects placed on the conveying components.

[0012] This invention allows for convenient adjustment of the transmission motor's output power via a rotating power adjustment knob, thereby achieving precise control of the conveying speed. The rectangular connecting frame design not only enhances the structural strength of the control box but also provides a convenient interface for subsequent maintenance and upgrades. The control structure integrates advanced sensors and a microprocessor, enabling real-time monitoring of the conveyor belt's operating status, such as load conditions and speed changes. Once an abnormality is detected, such as overload or overspeed, the control structure will immediately activate protective measures, automatically adjusting the conveyor belt's operating status or stopping operation to prevent equipment damage or safety accidents. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying explosion of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor fixing frame of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission structure of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor frame; 2. U-shaped connector; 3. Control structure; 31. Control box; 32. Rectangular connecting frame; 33. Power adjustment knob; 4. Conveying structure; 41. Conveyor frame; 42. Conveyor belt; 43. Guide wheel; 44. Driven wheel; 5. Hook; 6. Locking buckle; 7. Transmission motor; 8. Main conveyor roller. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides an embodiment of an automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt, comprising a conveyor frame 1, a control structure 3, and a conveying structure 4. The control structure 3 is mounted on one side of the conveyor frame 1 via a U-shaped connector 2. A transmission motor 7 is mounted on the rear plate of the conveyor frame 1, and a main conveying roller 8 is mounted on the output end of the transmission motor 7. When the equipment starts running, the control structure 3 is connected to one side of the conveyor frame 1 via the U-shaped connector 2. The control structure 3 can control the overall operating parameters, start / stop functions, etc., of the equipment, providing operating instructions for the entire conveying system. The transmission motor 7, located on the rear side plate of the conveyor frame 1, is powered on and starts. The motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, and its output end generates rotational power. The main conveyor roller 8, connected to the output end of the transmission motor 7, begins to rotate under the power of the motor. The rotation of the main conveyor roller 8 drives the conveyor belt and other conveying components to operate, thereby realizing the conveying of objects placed on the conveying components. A conveyor structure 4 is placed on the top of the conveyor frame 1. Four hooks 5 are installed on both sides of the conveyor structure 4, and locking buckles 6 are installed on both sides of the conveyor frame 1. The hooks 5 and locking buckles 6 cooperate to fix the conveyor structure 4. The design of the conveyor structure 4 allows the conveyor belt to be stably installed on the conveyor frame 1 and connected to the conveyor frame 1 through the four hooks 5. The four hooks 5 not only enhance the stability of the conveyor structure 4, but also facilitate quick disassembly and reinstallation when needed. The locking buckles 6 installed on both sides of the conveyor frame 1 cooperate with the hooks 5 to further ensure the firmness of the conveyor structure 4 during the conveying process, preventing shaking caused by the weight or movement of the conveyed items, thereby ensuring conveying efficiency and safety.

[0020] The control structure 3 is equipped with a control box 31. A rectangular connecting frame 32 is installed around the front of the control box 31, and a power adjustment knob 33 is installed on the front surface of the control box 31. By rotating the power adjustment knob 33, the output power of the transmission motor 7 can be easily adjusted, thereby achieving precise control of the conveying speed. The design of the rectangular connecting frame 32 not only enhances the structural strength of the control box 31, but also provides a convenient interface for subsequent maintenance and upgrades. The control structure 3 integrates advanced sensors and a microprocessor, which can monitor the operating status of the conveyor belt in real time, such as load conditions and speed changes. Once an abnormality is detected, such as overload or overspeed, the control structure 3 will immediately activate protection measures, automatically adjust the operating status of the conveyor belt or stop operation to prevent equipment damage or safety accidents.

[0021] The conveying structure 4 is equipped with a conveyor frame 41. Guide wheels 43 are installed at both ends of the conveyor frame 41, and a driven wheel 44 is installed at the middle position of the conveyor frame 41. A conveyor belt 42 is sleeved on the guide wheels 43 and the driven wheel 44, and the driven wheel 44 is connected to the main conveyor roller 8 through the conveyor belt 42. The design of the guide wheels 43 helps to maintain the stability of the conveyor belt 42 during the conveying process and reduces friction loss caused by deviation or twisting. The driven wheel 44, as a support and transmission component of the conveyor belt 42, achieves effective power transmission through close cooperation with the main conveyor roller 8. The conveyor belt 42 is made of high-strength, wear-resistant material, which can withstand large loads, while also having good flexibility and durability, ensuring smooth and long-lasting conveying.

[0022] The surface of the conveyor structure 4 is provided with anti-slip textures, which are arranged in a wavy pattern. This wavy anti-slip texture design not only increases the friction of the conveyor belt surface, effectively preventing grain from slipping or piling up during transport, but also enhances the aesthetics of the conveyor belt. The presence of the anti-slip textures allows the grain to adhere more stably to the conveyor belt during transport, maintaining good conveying performance even at high speeds. The wavy arrangement also makes the anti-slip textures more visually dynamic, improving the overall visual appeal of the conveyor belt.

[0023] The control box 31 is designed as a programmable logic controller (PLC) and a touch screen human-machine interface (HMI). The PLC is electrically connected to the transmission motor 7 via a cable. As the control center of the entire system, the PLC can precisely control the transmission motor 7 according to a preset program, realizing functions such as starting, stopping, accelerating, and decelerating the conveyor belt. The touch screen HMI provides users with an intuitive operating interface, allowing them to monitor the operating status of the conveyor belt in real time, such as speed and load, and to set parameters and diagnose faults. The design of the control box 31 not only improves the automation level of the system and reduces the difficulty of operation, but also enhances the reliability and stability of the system, making the automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt more efficient and convenient in practical applications.

[0024] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention 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 essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt, comprising a conveyor frame (1), a control structure (3), and a conveying structure (4), characterized in that: A control structure (3) is installed on one side of the conveying frame (1) via a U-shaped connector (2). A transmission motor (7) is installed on the rear side plate of the conveying frame (1). A main conveying roller (8) is installed on the output end of the transmission motor (7). A conveying structure (4) is placed on the top of the conveying frame (1). Four hooks (5) are installed on both sides of the conveying structure (4). Locking buckles (6) are installed on both sides of the conveying frame (1), and the hooks (5) and locking buckles (6) are fixed together.

2. The automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control structure (3) is provided with a control box (31), and a rectangular connecting frame (32) is installed around the front end of the control box (31). A power adjustment knob (33) is installed on the front surface of the control box (31).

3. The automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying structure (4) is equipped with a conveyor frame (41), guide wheels (43) are installed at both ends of the conveyor frame (41), and a driven wheel (44) is installed at the middle position of the conveyor frame (41). A conveyor belt (42) is sleeved on the guide wheel (43) and the driven wheel (44), and the driven wheel (44) is connected to the main conveyor roller (8) through the conveyor belt (42).

4. The automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the conveying structure (4) is provided with anti-slip texture, and the anti-slip texture is arranged in a wave shape.

5. The automated grain loading and unloading conveyor belt according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control box (31) is designed as a programmable logic controller (PLC) and a touch screen human-machine interface (HMI). The PLC is electrically connected to the transmission motor (7) via a cable.