Gear and rack driven horizontal rotary device for steel drums

The horizontal rotating device for steel drums, driven by gears and racks, utilizes the combined effect of gravity rolling and mechanical rotation to achieve 90-degree posture adjustment and stable transfer of the steel drums. This solves the problem of inconvenient position and angle adjustment during steel drum processing in existing technologies, and improves production efficiency and safety.

CN224393864UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23FUJIAN TONGSHI PACKAGING TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUJIAN TONGSHI PACKAGING TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-26
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, steel drums require frequent manual adjustments to their position and angle during processing, resulting in low production efficiency and safety hazards. Simple roller tracks cannot achieve angle adjustments, affecting production continuity.

Method used

The horizontal rotating steel drum device, which uses gear and rack transmission, achieves a 90-degree posture adjustment of the steel drum through the combined action of gravity rolling and mechanical rotation. It also uses a blocking component to prevent deviation or slippage caused by rotational inertia, ensuring that the steel drum is accurately transferred to the next processing position.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the efficiency of steel drum transfer and production, reduces the burden on staff, ensures the stability and accuracy of steel drum connection with subsequent processes, and reduces labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to steel drum processing technical field discloses gear rack drive's steel drum horizontal rotating device, including first support frame and second support frame for supporting, second support frame fixed connection is at first support frame side wall leans one side department, the first support frame upper end face is used for the rotating assembly of steel drum transfer, install the blocking component for blocking steel drum fall in rotating assembly, the utility model discloses gear rack drive realizes steel drum horizontal rotation and gravity transmission's collaborative operation, and rotating assembly accurate completion steel drum ninety degrees attitude adjustment leans and unloads, and the lift of cooperation blocking component intercepts, both utilize gravity to roll down and realize steel drum in second support frame, rotating assembly and first support frame's transfer, significantly reduce artificial intervention intensity and promote production and processing efficiency, and through the blocking component, eliminate the deviation risk caused by rotation inertia, both improve the stability of attitude adjustment and maintain production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel drum processing technology, specifically to a horizontal rotating device for steel drums with gear and rack transmission. Background Technology

[0002] Steel drums, as metal packaging containers, are widely used in chemical, food and other industrial fields. Their manufacturing process involves a series of precision processes such as rolling, welding, flanging and rib expansion. In the traditional production process, steel drums need to be transferred multiple times between various processing stations to complete the processing requirements of different processes. Due to the layout of the production line and specific process requirements, the position and angle of steel drums often need to be adjusted during the transfer process. This adjustment is crucial to ensuring that the steel drums can be connected to subsequent processing equipment, and directly affects production efficiency and product quality.

[0003] Currently, the transfer of steel drums during processing mostly relies on manual handling or simple roller tracks. Manual handling is not only inefficient but also labor-intensive and prone to workplace injuries. When using simple roller tracks, the inertia of the drums during free rolling can easily cause them to deviate from their trajectory, requiring frequent manual correction and affecting production continuity. More importantly, simple tracks cannot adjust the angle of the drums, necessitating manual adjustment even after the drums reach the processing position. This repetitive labor increases labor costs and leads to low production efficiency. Therefore, those skilled in the art provide a gear and rack driven horizontal rotating device for steel drums to solve the problems mentioned in the background. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a horizontal rotating device for steel barrels with gear and rack transmission, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art above.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a horizontal rotating device for steel drums with gear and rack drive, including a first support frame and a second support frame for support, the second support frame being fixedly connected to one side of the side wall of the first support frame, the upper end face of the first support frame being used for a rotating component for transferring the steel drum, and a blocking component for preventing the steel drum from falling is installed inside the rotating component.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the rotating assembly includes a mounting frame, which is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the first support frame. A rotating rod is rotatably connected to the middle of the upper end of the mounting frame, and a support plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating rod. Two symmetrically arranged mounting plates are fixedly connected to the upper end of the mounting frame. A first cylinder is fixedly installed in the middle of the side of one of the mounting plates away from the rotating rod. The output end of the first cylinder passes through the mounting plate and is fixedly connected to a spur rack. A spur gear is fixedly sleeved on the lower part of the outer side of the rotating rod, and the spur rack and the spur gear mesh with each other.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, two symmetrically arranged first columns are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support plate. Each of the two first columns has a bearing seat fixedly connected to its upper surface. A connecting rod is rotatably connected to both bearing seats. Two symmetrically arranged bearing rods are fixedly connected to the upper part of the outer wall of the connecting rod. Two symmetrically arranged second columns are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support plate. A stop bar is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of each of the two bearing rods. The two stop bars are symmetrically arranged. The two second columns are located at the lower ends of the two stop bars respectively. A pushing component for rotating the connecting rod is installed on the upper surface of the support plate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the pushing component includes a connecting plate, which is fixedly sleeved on the middle of the outer wall of the connecting rod. A second cylinder is hinged to one side of the upper end of the support plate. The second cylinder is located between two second columns. The output end of the second cylinder is hinged to the lower part of the side wall of the connecting rod. A first limiting rod and a second limiting rod are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the two bearing rods. The two first limiting rods correspond to the two second columns respectively, and the two second limiting rods correspond to the two first columns respectively.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the blocking assembly includes an arc-shaped frame, a spring, and a telescopic rod. The arc-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the first support frame near the second support frame. The two ends of the arc-shaped part of the arc-shaped frame are inclined. There are two springs and two telescopic rods. The two telescopic rods are respectively sleeved inside the two springs. The two springs and the two telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the upper ends of the two springs and the two telescopic rods are fixedly connected to a movable plate, a top rod is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the movable plate, the lower end of the top rod passes through the support plate, and the lower end of the top rod is slidably disposed below the support plate. A fixed ball is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the top rod, and limit baffles are fixedly connected to both sides of the first support frame and the second support frame.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. During processing, the steel drum rolls down from the top of the second support frame to the top of the rotating component. The rotating component then adjusts the position of the steel drum, causing it to rotate 90 degrees. After the drum has rotated, the rotating component tilts at a certain angle, and the steel drum rolls down to the top of the first support frame, allowing it to be transferred to the next processing position. By utilizing the combined effect of gravity rolling and mechanical rotation, not only is the workload of the workers reduced and the transfer efficiency improved, but the 90-degree posture adjustment also ensures that the steel drum can be connected with subsequent processes, significantly improving production efficiency.

[0013] 2. During the rotation of the steel drum by the rotating component, the blocking component rises to block the steel drum, avoiding the risk of the steel drum shifting or slipping due to rotational inertia. At the same time, after the rotating component drives the steel drum to the designated position, the blocking component retracts to prevent the blocking component from hindering the steel drum from rolling to the next processing position, which improves the stability of posture adjustment and maintains production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure of a horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack drive;

[0015] Figure 2 Another perspective view of the main structure of the horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack drive;

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the rotating component structure of a horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack drive;

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the second cylinder structure of a horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack drive;

[0018] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the blocking component structure of a horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack drive;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a structurally exploded view of the blocking component of a horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack drive.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. First support frame; 2. Second support frame; 3. Rotating assembly; 301. Mounting frame; 302. Rotating rod; 303. Support plate; 304. Mounting plate; 305. First cylinder; 306. Spur rack; 307. Spur gear; 308. First column; 309. Bearing seat; 310. Connecting rod; 311. Bearing rod; 312. Second column; 313. Stop bar; 314. Connecting plate; 315. Second cylinder; 316. First limiting rod; 317. Second limiting rod; 4. Blocking assembly; 401. Arc frame; 402. Spring; 403. Telescopic rod; 404. Moving plate; 405. Top rod; 406. Fixed ball; 5. Limiting baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-6As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a horizontal rotating device for steel barrels with gear and rack drive, including a first support frame 1 and a second support frame 2 for support. The second support frame 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the side wall of the first support frame 1. The upper end face of the first support frame 1 is used for a rotating component 3 for transferring the steel barrel. A blocking component 4 for preventing the steel barrel from falling is installed inside the rotating component 3.

[0024] Furthermore, during processing, the steel drum rolls from the upper end of the second support frame 2 onto the rotating component 3. The rotating component 3 then adjusts the position of the steel drum, causing it to rotate 90 degrees. After the drum has rotated, the rotating component 3 tilts at a certain angle, and the steel drum rolls back onto the first support frame 1, allowing it to be transferred to the next processing position. By utilizing the synergistic effect of gravity rolling and mechanical rotation, not only is the workload of workers reduced and the transfer efficiency improved, but the 90-degree posture adjustment also ensures that the steel drum is connected to subsequent processes, significantly improving production efficiency. During the rotation of the steel drum by the rotating component 3, the blocking component 4 rises to block the steel drum, avoiding the risk of the steel drum shifting or slipping due to rotational inertia. At the same time, after the rotating component 3 rotates the steel drum to the designated position, the blocking component 4 retracts, preventing the blocking component 4 from obstructing the steel drum from rolling to the next processing position. This improves the stability of posture adjustment and maintains production efficiency.

[0025] As one implementation method in this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-3 As shown, the rotating assembly 3 includes a mounting frame 301, which is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the first support frame 1. A rotating rod 302 is rotatably connected to the middle of the upper end of the mounting frame 301. A support plate 303 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating rod 302. Two symmetrically arranged mounting plates 304 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the mounting frame 301. A first cylinder 305 is fixedly installed in the middle of the side of one of the mounting plates 304 away from the rotating rod 302. The output end of the first cylinder 305 passes through the mounting plate 304 and is fixedly connected to a rack 306. A spur gear 307 is fixedly sleeved on the lower part of the outer side of the rotating rod 302. The rack 306 and the spur gear 307 mesh with each other.

[0026] Two symmetrically arranged first columns 308 are fixedly connected to the upper end face of the support plate 303. Bearing seats 309 are fixedly connected to the upper end face of each of the two first columns 308. A connecting rod 310 is rotatably connected inside the two bearing seats 309. Two symmetrically arranged bearing rods 311 are fixedly connected to the upper part of the outer wall of the connecting rod 310. Two symmetrically arranged second columns 312 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate 303. A stop bar 313 is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of each of the two bearing rods 311. The two stop bars 313 are symmetrically arranged. The two second columns 312 are located at the lower ends of the two stop bars 313 respectively. A pushing component for rotating the connecting rod 310 is installed on the upper end of the support plate 303.

[0027] Furthermore, the steel drum rolls down from the height of the second support frame 2 to the upper ends of the two bearing rods 311 of the rotating assembly 3. Since the bearing rods 311 are inclined and the rear half of the bearing rods 311 are arc-shaped, they shield the steel drum, making the steel drum stably located at the rear half of the bearing rods 311. The bearing rods 311 and the stop rods 313 on both sides form the initial limit for the steel drum. Then, the first cylinder 305 pushes the rack 306 to move horizontally. The rack 306 drives the spur gear 307 to rotate. The upper end of the mounting frame 301 is fixedly connected to the bracket. The rack 306 is slidably set on one side of the bracket. The bracket can support and limit the rack 306, so that the rack 306 can move stably, which makes the rotating rod 302 rotate 90 degrees. The support plate 303 rotates synchronously, making the steel drum rotate 90 degrees.

[0028] As one implementation method in this embodiment, please refer to Figures 3-4 As shown, the pushing component includes a connecting plate 314, which is fixedly sleeved on the middle of the outer wall of the connecting rod 310. A second cylinder 315 is hinged to one side of the upper end of the support plate 303. The second cylinder 315 is located between two second columns 312. The output end of the second cylinder 315 is hinged to the lower side wall of the connecting rod 310. The lower ends of the two bearing rods 311 are fixedly connected to a first limiting rod 316 and a second limiting rod 317. The two first limiting rods 316 correspond to the two second columns 312 respectively, and the two second limiting rods 317 correspond to the two first columns 308 respectively.

[0029] Furthermore, when the bearing rod 311 rotates to the upper end of the first support frame 1, it pushes the second cylinder 315 of the component to retract, pulling the connecting plate 314 to rotate. The connecting rod 310 rotates, causing the bearing rod 311 to tilt. Under the action of gravity, the steel drum rolls down to the upper side of the first support frame 1. Then, the steel drum rolls from the first support frame 1 to the next processing position. By utilizing the synergistic effect of gravity rolling down and mechanical rotation, not only is the workload of the workers reduced and the transfer efficiency improved, but also the 90-degree posture adjustment ensures that the steel drum is connected with the subsequent process, significantly improving production efficiency.

[0030] It is worth noting that when the bearing rod 311 tilts and tilts the steel drum, the two second limiting rods 317 will contact the side walls of the two first columns 308, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the bearing rod 311. At the same time, it can physically intercept the rotating bearing rod 311, thereby buffering the rotational inertial force to protect the second cylinder 315 from impact damage. Meanwhile, during the reset phase, the first limiting rod 316 contacts the second column 312 to form a rigid stop, allowing the bearing rod 311 to quickly return to its original position and maintain structural rigidity. This achieves highly reliable overload protection and repeatability accuracy, significantly extending the equipment life and reducing maintenance costs.

[0031] As one implementation method in this embodiment, please refer to Figures 5-6 As shown, the blocking component 4 includes an arc-shaped frame 401, a spring 402, and a telescopic rod 403. The arc-shaped frame 401 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the first support frame 1 near the second support frame 2. The two ends of the arc-shaped part of the arc-shaped frame 401 are inclined. There are two springs 402 and two telescopic rods 403. The two telescopic rods 403 are respectively sleeved inside the two springs 402. The two springs 402 and the two telescopic rods 403 are fixedly connected to the upper part of the support plate 303. The upper ends of the two springs 402 and the two telescopic rods 403 are fixedly connected to a moving plate 404. A top rod 405 is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the moving plate 404. The lower end of the top rod 405 penetrates the support plate 303 and is slidably positioned below the support plate 303. A fixed ball 406 is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the top rod 405.

[0032] Furthermore, during the rotation of the rotating assembly 3, the fixed ball 406 of the blocking assembly 4 will contact the inclined surface on one side of the arc-shaped part of the arc-shaped frame 401. As the support plate 303 rotates, the fixed ball 406 gradually slides on the upper end of the arc-shaped part of the arc-shaped frame 401, causing the top rod 405 to gradually rise. This makes the upper end of the top rod 405 higher than the upper end surface of the two bearing rods 311, thus blocking the steel barrel and avoiding the risk of the steel barrel shifting or slipping due to rotational inertia. The rotation of the support plate 303 drives the fixed ball 406 to move. The ball 406 moves to the other side of the inclined surface of the upper part of the arc-shaped part of the arc frame 401. At this time, the fixed ball 406 gradually descends and the top rod 405 gradually descends. When the rotating component 3 rotates to the designated position, the upper end of the top rod 405 descends to below the upper end surface of the two bearing rods 311. Even if the bearing rods 311 are tilted, the upper end of the top rod 405 is still below the upper end surface of the bearing rods 311. This can prevent the top rod 405 from obstructing the steel barrel from rolling to the next processing position, which improves the stability of posture adjustment and maintains production efficiency.

[0033] As one implementation method in this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-2 As shown, limit baffles 5 are fixedly connected to both sides of the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 2.

[0034] Furthermore, the limiting baffle 5 forms a double-sided physical barrier to effectively prevent the steel drum from shifting laterally or derailing due to inertia or vibration during the rolling process. At the same time, the rigid connection structure between the limiting baffle 5 and the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 2 can withstand the impact of the drum body collision, ensuring the linear stability of the transmission path and avoiding direct friction damage between the drum body and the equipment frame.

[0035] Working principle: The steel drum rolls down from the second support frame 2 to the upper ends of the two support rods 311 of the rotating assembly 3. Because the support rods 311 are inclined and their rear half is arc-shaped, they effectively shield the steel drum, ensuring it is stably positioned at the rear half of the support rods 311. The support rods 311 and the side stops 313 form an initial limit on the steel drum. Subsequently, the first cylinder 305 pushes the rack 306 horizontally, which in turn drives the spur gear 307 to rotate, causing the rotating rod 302 to rotate 90 degrees. The support plate 303 rotates synchronously, causing the steel drum to rotate 90 degrees. When the bearing rod 311 rotates to the upper end of the first support frame 1, it pushes the second cylinder 315 of the component to retract, pulling the connecting plate 314 to rotate. The connecting rod 310 rotates, causing the bearing rod 311 to tilt. Under the action of gravity, the steel drum rolls down to the side above the first support frame 1. Then, the steel drum rolls from the first support frame 1 to the next processing position. By utilizing the synergistic effect of gravity rolling and mechanical rotation, not only is the workload of the workers reduced and the transfer efficiency improved, but also the 90-degree attitude adjustment... The entire process ensures the seamless connection between the steel drum and subsequent processes, significantly improving production efficiency. During the rotation of the rotating component 3, the fixed ball 406 of the blocking component 4 contacts the inclined surface of one side of the arc-shaped portion of the arc-shaped frame 401. As the support plate 303 rotates, the fixed ball 406 gradually slides on the upper end of the arc-shaped portion of the arc-shaped frame 401, causing the top rod 405 to gradually rise. This ensures that the upper end of the top rod 405 is higher than the upper end surfaces of the two bearing rods 311, thus blocking the steel drum and preventing the risk of the steel drum shifting or slipping due to rotational inertia. The support plate 3... 03 rotates, causing the fixed ball 406 to move to the other side of the inclined surface of the upper part of the arc-shaped part of the arc frame 401. At this time, the fixed ball 406 gradually descends, and the top rod 405 gradually descends. When the rotating component 3 rotates to the designated position, the upper end of the top rod 405 descends to below the upper end surface of the two bearing rods 311. Even if the bearing rods 311 are tilted, the upper end of the top rod 405 is still below the upper end surface of the bearing rods 311, which can prevent the top rod 405 from obstructing the steel barrel from rolling to the next processing position, thus improving the stability of posture adjustment and maintaining production efficiency.

[0036] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it.

Claims

1. A horizontal rotating device for a steel barrel with gear and rack drive, comprising a first support frame (1) and a second support frame (2) for support, characterized in that: The second support frame (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the side wall of the first support frame (1). The upper end face of the first support frame (1) is used for the rotating assembly (3) for transferring the steel drum. The rotating assembly (3) is equipped with a blocking assembly (4) for preventing the steel drum from falling.

2. The horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack transmission according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (3) includes a mounting bracket (301), which is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the first support bracket (1). A rotating rod (302) is rotatably connected to the middle of the upper end of the mounting bracket (301). A support plate (303) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating rod (302). Two symmetrically arranged mounting plates (304) are fixedly connected to the upper end of the mounting bracket (301). A first cylinder (305) is fixedly installed in the middle of the side of one of the mounting plates (304) away from the rotating rod (302). The output end of the first cylinder (305) passes through the mounting plate (304) and is fixedly connected to a rack (306). A spur gear (307) is fixedly sleeved on the lower part of the outer side of the rotating rod (302). The rack (306) and the spur gear (307) mesh with each other.

3. The horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack transmission according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two symmetrically arranged first columns (308) are fixedly connected to the upper end face of the support plate (303). Bearing seats (309) are fixedly connected to the upper end face of the two first columns (308). A connecting rod (310) is rotatably connected inside the two bearing seats (309). Two symmetrically arranged bearing rods (311) are fixedly connected to the upper part of the outer wall of the connecting rod (310). Two symmetrically arranged second columns (312) are fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate (303). A stop bar (313) is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the two bearing rods (311). The two stop bars (313) are symmetrically arranged. The two second columns (312) are located at the lower ends of the two stop bars (313). A pushing component for rotating the connecting rod (310) is installed on the upper end of the support plate (303).

4. The horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack transmission according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pushing assembly includes a connecting plate (314), which is fixedly sleeved on the middle of the outer wall of the connecting rod (310). A second cylinder (315) is hinged to one side of the upper end of the support plate (303). The second cylinder (315) is located between two second columns (312). The output end of the second cylinder (315) is hinged to the lower side wall of the connecting rod (310). The lower ends of the two bearing rods (311) are fixedly connected to a first limiting rod (316) and a second limiting rod (317). The two first limiting rods (316) correspond to the two second columns (312) respectively, and the two second limiting rods (317) correspond to the two first columns (308) respectively.

5. The horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack transmission according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blocking assembly (4) includes an arc-shaped frame (401), a spring (402), and a telescopic rod (403). The arc-shaped frame (401) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the first support frame (1) near the second support frame (2). The two ends of the arc-shaped part of the arc-shaped frame (401) are inclined. There are two springs (402) and two telescopic rods (403). The two telescopic rods (403) are respectively sleeved inside the two springs (402). The two springs (402) and the two telescopic rods (403) are fixedly connected to the upper part of the support plate (303).

6. The horizontal rotating steel barrel device with gear and rack transmission according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper ends of the two springs (402) and the two telescopic rods (403) are fixedly connected to a movable plate (404). A top rod (405) is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the movable plate (404). The lower end of the top rod (405) passes through the support plate (303) and the lower end of the top rod (405) is slidably disposed below the support plate (303). A fixed ball (406) is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the top rod (405). Limiting baffles (5) are fixedly connected to both sides of the first support frame (1) and the second support frame (2).