A material anti-sticking hopper for a bucket wheel machine
By incorporating through channels and chains on the bucket body of the bucket wheel excavator, along with reinforcing ribs, the problem of ore freezing was solved, enabling stable operation of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANXI HUAXING ALUMINUM CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
During operation, the moisture content of the ore can cause material to stick, especially in low-temperature environments where it freezes, affecting the normal operation of the equipment.
A through groove is set on the outside of the hopper body and a chain and reinforcing ribs are installed. The collision between the chain and the reinforcing ribs generates vibration to prevent the ore from freezing. The hopper body also prevents material from sticking through vibration.
It effectively prevents ore from freezing on the hopper, ensuring stable operation of the equipment and improving its operating efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of material lifting equipment, specifically to an anti-sticking hopper for a bucket wheel excavator. Background Technology
[0002] Bucket wheel excavators, also known as bucket wheel stacker-reclaimers, are high-efficiency equipment for the continuous loading and unloading of bulk materials in modern industry. They are currently widely used in bulk material storage yards in ports, docks, metallurgy, cement, steel plants, coking plants, coal storage yards, power plants, and other industries. Our company also uses this equipment in its material yards. During the operation of bucket wheel excavators, due to the certain moisture content of the ore, material sticking can easily occur after the excavator has been running for a long time. This is especially true in winter when the temperature is low, as the accumulated moisture can easily freeze the ore at the bottom of the bucket, resulting in material sticking and seriously affecting the normal operation of the equipment. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model provides an anti-sticking bucket for a bucket wheel excavator to address the above-mentioned problems.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] An anti-sticking hopper for a bucket wheel excavator includes a hopper body, a hinge lug fixedly provided at the middle position of the outer side of the hopper body, through slots symmetrically opened on the left and right sides of the hopper body, a plurality of through holes evenly opened on the hopper body near the end of the through slots, and a chain provided between the corresponding through holes at both ends of the through slots.
[0006] Furthermore, the spacing between the chains is smaller than the particle size of the ore.
[0007] Furthermore, multiple reinforcing ribs are evenly arranged in the through groove, and the reinforcing ribs are located on the inner side of the chain.
[0008] Furthermore, shovel teeth are provided at both ends of the hopper body.
[0009] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0010] This utility model features a through groove on the hopper body, with a chain installed inside the groove. The chain supports the ore at the bottom, and during operation, the chain will sway, ensuring that the ore does not freeze onto the chain. At the same time, other parts of the hopper body vibrate due to the collision between the chain and the reinforcing ribs, effectively preventing the ore from freezing onto the hopper body and ensuring the stable operation of the equipment.
[0011] This invention features evenly distributed reinforcing ribs within the through-slot. This serves two purposes: firstly, it ensures the strength of the hopper body; secondly, it effectively maintains the curvature of the chain, making it similar to that of the hopper body; and thirdly, it allows the hopper body to vibrate through collisions with the chain, thereby preventing the ore from freezing onto the hopper body. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0014] In the figure, 1 is the hopper body, 2 is the hinge lug, 3 is the through groove, 4 is the through hole, 5 is the chain, 6 is the reinforcing rib, and 7 is the shovel teeth. Detailed Implementation
[0015] To further illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the following embodiments will be used to further explain this utility model.
[0016] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, an anti-sticking hopper for a bucket wheel excavator includes a hopper body 1. A hinge lug 2 is fixedly provided at the middle position of the outer side of the hopper body 1. Through grooves 3 are symmetrically opened on the left and right sides of the hopper body 1. Multiple through holes 4 are evenly opened on the hopper body 1 near the end of the through grooves 3. A chain 5 is provided between the corresponding through holes 4 at both ends of the through grooves 3. The spacing between the chains 5 is smaller than the particle size of the ore. Multiple reinforcing ribs 6 are evenly arranged in the through grooves 3, and the reinforcing ribs 6 are located inside the chains 5. Shovel teeth 7 are provided at both ends of the hopper body 1.
[0017] The foregoing has shown and described the 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 essential 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.
[0018] 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. An anti-sticking hopper for a bucket wheel excavator, characterized in that: Includes a hopper body (1), a hinge ear (2) is fixedly provided at the middle position of the outer side of the hopper body (1), through slots (3) are symmetrically opened on the left and right sides of the hopper body (1), and multiple through holes (4) are evenly opened on the hopper body (1) near the end of the through slots (3), and a chain (5) is provided between the corresponding through holes (4) at both ends of the through slots (3).
2. The anti-sticking hopper for a bucket wheel excavator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spacing between the chains (5) is smaller than the particle size of the ore.
3. The anti-sticking hopper for a bucket wheel excavator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple reinforcing ribs (6) are evenly arranged in the through groove (3), and the reinforcing ribs (6) are located on the inner side of the chain (5).
4. The anti-sticking hopper for a bucket wheel excavator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Shovel teeth (7) are provided at both ends of the hopper body (1).