A link-type roller for conveying glass

By designing an interlocking roller conveyor and using a plug-in shaft to connect the roller sleeves, the length of the roller conveyor can be flexibly adjusted, solving the problem that traditional roller conveyors need to be customized separately, reducing costs and inventory pressure, and improving the stability of glass conveying and the life of the equipment.

CN224336447UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09LUOYANG NORTHGLASS TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LUOYANG NORTHGLASS TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing glass forming equipment, the roller conveyor is related to the shape and size of the glass, which means that each type of glass needs to have its roller conveyor customized, resulting in high inventory and procurement costs.

Method used

Design an interlocking roller conveyor that connects multiple roller sleeves via plug-in shafts to achieve flexible adjustment of the roller conveyor length. Use spline or flat key connections and retaining ring positioning to ensure reliable transmission. Also, install heat-resistant sleeves on the roller sleeves to adapt to high-temperature environments.

Benefits of technology

Reduce customized production costs, lower inventory pressure, improve the stability of glass conveying and equipment lifespan, simplify roller sleeve replacement, and reduce maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The application relates to a spliced roller for conveying glass, which comprises a roller body, the roller body comprises two transmission shafts arranged oppositely, the opposite ends of the two transmission shafts are respectively provided with first plug-in shafts, a plurality of roller sleeves are arranged between the opposite two first plug-in shafts along the axial direction of the roller body, two adjacent roller sleeves are connected through second plug-in shafts, the second plug-in shafts are located in the adjacent two roller sleeves, and the first plug-in shafts are connected with the adjacent roller sleeves through plug-in connection. The application can flexibly adjust the length of the roller by increasing or reducing the number of the roller sleeves, different conveying requirements can be met, and the cost of customized production and the inventory pressure are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass deep processing technology, and in particular to an interlocking roller conveyor for conveying glass. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of glass deep processing, the roller conveyor in glass forming equipment is a key component for glass transport and positioning. Currently, the rollers used on the roller conveyor are related to the dimensions of the glass, as shown in Figure 1. When the shape of the glass outer frame 1 changes, the length of the roller 2 adapted within the glass outer frame 1 needs to be adjusted accordingly. This traditional design means that each type of glass requires a custom-made set of rollers. As the variety of glass products continues to increase, the types and quantities of rollers in stock are constantly accumulating, directly causing a significant increase in users' material procurement costs and warehousing management costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an interlocking roller conveyor for conveying glass.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: a splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass, including a roller conveyor body, the roller conveyor body including two oppositely arranged drive shafts, one end of each of the two drive shafts being provided with a first insertion shaft, a plurality of roller sleeves being provided between the two first insertion shafts along the axial direction of the roller conveyor body, and two adjacent roller sleeves being connected by a second insertion shaft, the second insertion shaft being located inside the two adjacent roller sleeves, and the first insertion shaft being connected to its adjacent roller sleeve by insertion.

[0005] Furthermore, the roller sleeve has a socket that mates with the first or second insertion shaft.

[0006] Furthermore, the roller sleeve is connected to the first or second insertion shaft via a spline connection, a flat key connection, or a pin connection.

[0007] Furthermore, the cross-section of the first or second plug-in shaft is a regular polygon, and the number of sides of the regular polygon is 3-6.

[0008] Furthermore, the drive shaft and the first insertion shaft are integrally manufactured.

[0009] Furthermore, the first insertion shaft has a first retaining ring on its outer wall near the drive shaft that abuts against the adjacent roller sleeve, and the second insertion shaft has a second retaining ring in the middle that abuts against the roller sleeve.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer wall of the first insertion shaft is provided with a first groove that mates with the first retaining ring, and the second insertion shaft is provided with a second groove that mates with the second retaining ring.

[0011] Furthermore, both the first retaining ring and the second retaining ring are retaining rings.

[0012] Furthermore, a heat-resistant sleeve is fitted on the outer circumferential wall of the roller sleeve, and the heat-resistant sleeve is made of heat-resistant material.

[0013] Furthermore, the first or second plug-in shaft is a spline shaft.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: 1. By increasing or decreasing the number of roller sleeves, the length of the roller conveyor can be flexibly adjusted to meet different conveying needs, thereby reducing the cost and inventory pressure of customized production.

[0015] 2. It adopts an interlocking structure, with the roller sleeve connected to adjacent components through a plug-in shaft. When a roller sleeve is damaged, only the roller sleeve and the corresponding plug-in shaft need to be disassembled for replacement, without replacing the entire roller conveyor, thus saving costs.

[0016] 3. The various connection methods between the plug shaft and the roller sleeve (such as spline connection and flat key connection) and the axial positioning function of the retaining ring ensure a reliable connection between the roller sleeve and the plug shaft, making it less prone to loosening during transmission and ensuring the stability of glass conveying.

[0017] 4. The heat-resistant sleeve enables the roller conveyor to work stably in high-temperature environments, reducing the impact of high temperatures on roller conveyor performance and extending the service life of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the roller conveyor body of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the roller conveyor body of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first insertion shaft and roller sleeve of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the roller table composed of multiple roller bodies of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an existing roller conveyor.

[0023] The diagram shows the following markings: 1. Glass outer frame, 2. Roller conveyor, 3. Roller conveyor body, 31. Drive shaft, 32. First insertion shaft, 33. Roller sleeve, 331. Heat-resistant sleeve, 34. Second insertion shaft, 35. First retaining ring, 36. Second retaining ring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass, including a roller conveyor body 3. The roller conveyor body 3 includes two oppositely arranged drive shafts 31. One end of each drive shaft 31 is provided with a first insertion shaft 32. Multiple roller sleeves 33 are arranged between the two first insertion shafts 32 along the axial direction of the roller conveyor body 3. Adjacent roller sleeves 33 are connected by a second insertion shaft 34. Each second insertion shaft 34 is located inside the two adjacent roller sleeves 33. The first insertion shaft 32 is connected to its adjacent roller sleeve 33 by insertion.

[0026] The roller sleeve 33 has an insertion hole that mates with either the first insertion shaft 32 or the second insertion shaft 34. The first insertion shaft 32 can be inserted into the insertion hole. The first insertion shaft 32 and the second insertion shaft 34 have the same structure but different lengths. Both the first insertion shaft 32 and the second insertion shaft 34 are splined shafts, which include a shaft body and multiple strip keys evenly distributed along the circumference of the shaft body on its outer wall. The insertion hole is a spline hole that mates with the splined shaft, thereby ensuring the coaxiality of the multiple roller sleeves 33 and facilitating torque transmission.

[0027] Specifically, the drive shaft 31 and the first insertion shaft 32 are integrally formed. The outer diameter of the drive shaft 31 is smaller than the outer diameter of the first insertion shaft 32. A first retaining ring 35 is provided on the outer wall of the first insertion shaft 32 near the drive shaft 31, abutting against the adjacent roller sleeve 33, to limit the axial displacement of the adjacent roller sleeve 33. A second retaining ring 36 is provided in the middle of the second insertion shaft 34, abutting against the roller sleeve 33, to limit the axial displacement of the roller sleeves 33 on both sides of the second retaining ring 36. The first retaining ring 35 and the second retaining ring 36 have the same structure and size, and the outer diameter of the first retaining ring 35 is smaller than the outer diameter of the roller sleeve 33. The roller sleeve 33 is open at both ends and has a hollow structure. It should be noted that any parts not detailed in this application are prior art.

[0028] Furthermore, the outer wall of the first insertion shaft 32 is provided with a first retaining groove that mates with the first retaining ring 35. The first retaining groove includes a first limiting groove provided on the key of the first insertion shaft 32. The second insertion shaft 34 is provided with a second retaining groove that mates with the second retaining ring 36. The second retaining groove includes a second limiting groove provided on the key of the second insertion shaft 34. Both the first retaining ring 35 and the second retaining ring 36 are retaining rings.

[0029] A heat-resistant sleeve 331 is fitted onto the outer circumferential wall of the roller sleeve 33. The heat-resistant sleeve 331 is made of a heat-resistant material, which is one of alumina ceramic, silicon carbide ceramic, or ceramic fiber. It can effectively protect the roller sleeve 33 and extend its service life.

[0030] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the embodiments described above. Several other embodiments based on the design concept of this utility model are also provided below.

[0031] For example, in other embodiments, unlike the embodiments described above, the roller sleeve 33 is connected to the first insertion shaft 32 or the second insertion shaft 34 by a flat key or a pin.

[0032] For example, in other embodiments, unlike the embodiments described above, the cross-section of the first plug-in shaft 32 or the second plug-in shaft 34 is a regular polygon, and the number of sides of the regular polygon is 3-6. The insertion hole is a regular polygonal hole that mates with the first plug-in shaft 32 or the second plug-in shaft 34.

[0033] During the glass conveying process, the drive shaft 31 rotates, and the drive shaft 31 drives the adjacent roller sleeves 33 to rotate through the first plug shaft 32. The adjacent roller sleeves 33 transmit torque through the second plug shaft 34, so that all roller sleeves 33 rotate synchronously, thereby achieving smooth glass conveying.

[0034] When a roller sleeve 33 becomes worn or damaged, simply pull out the second insertion shafts 34 on both sides of the roller sleeve 33 to remove the damaged roller sleeve 33, replace it with a new roller sleeve 33, and then insert the insertion shafts into the corresponding insertion holes to complete the replacement. If it is a roller sleeve at both ends, pull out the first insertion shaft 32 and the second insertion shaft 34. After replacing the roller sleeve 33 with a new one, insert the insertion shafts into the corresponding insertion holes to complete the replacement. The replacement is simple and quick.

[0035] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model, but the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A type of interlocking roller conveyor for conveying glass, characterized in that, The roller conveyor body (3) includes two opposing drive shafts (31). The two drive shafts (31) are respectively provided with a first insertion shaft (32) at one end. Multiple roller sleeves (33) are provided between the two first insertion shafts (32) along the axial direction of the roller conveyor body (3). Adjacent roller sleeves (33) are connected by a second insertion shaft (34). The second insertion shaft (34) is located inside the two adjacent roller sleeves (33). The first insertion shaft (32) is connected to its adjacent roller sleeve (33).

2. The splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roller sleeve (33) has a socket that mates with the first insertion shaft (32) or the second insertion shaft (34).

3. The splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass according to claim 2, characterized in that, The roller sleeve (33) is connected to the first insertion shaft (32) or the second insertion shaft (34) by a spline connection, a flat key connection or a pin connection.

4. The splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cross-section of the first plug shaft (32) or the second plug shaft (34) is a regular polygon, and the number of sides of the regular polygon is 3-6.

5. The splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive shaft (31) and the first insertion shaft (32) are integrally formed.

6. The splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plug shaft (32) has a first retaining ring (35) on its outer wall near the drive shaft (31) that abuts against the adjacent roller sleeve (33), and the second plug shaft (34) has a second retaining ring (36) in the middle that abuts against the roller sleeve (33).

7. The splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer wall of the first plug shaft (32) is provided with a first groove that cooperates with the first retaining ring (35), and the second plug shaft (34) is provided with a second groove that cooperates with the second retaining ring (36).

8. The splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first retaining ring (35) and the second retaining ring (36) are retaining rings.

9. The splicing roller conveyor for conveying glass according to claim 1, characterized in that, A heat-resistant sleeve (331) is fitted on the outer circumferential wall of the roller sleeve (33), and the heat-resistant sleeve (331) is made of heat-resistant material.