Bucket wheel machine hopper arrangement
By designing a bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device, which incorporates a collection hopper, a filter assembly, a dust suppression assembly, and a material distribution assembly, the problems of raw material accumulation and dust in the discharge hopper have been solved, achieving efficient raw material transportation and environmental improvement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 江西赣能股份有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing hoppers require frequent stops of raw material supply to prevent accumulation, which affects processing efficiency. They also easily generate dust during filtration, resulting in poor working conditions for workers.
A bucket wheel excavator unloading hopper device was designed, comprising a collecting hopper, a filtering component, a dust suppression component, and a material distribution component. The filtering component performs preliminary filtration of raw materials, the dust suppression component reduces the generation of smoke and dust, and the material distribution component controls the direction of raw material conveying, enabling the input of raw materials from multiple devices and reducing accumulation.
It improved raw material processing efficiency, reduced raw material accumulation, and improved the quality of the workers' working environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material discharge hopper technology, and in particular to a material discharge hopper device for a bucket wheel excavator. Background Technology
[0002] Bucket wheel excavators, as core equipment for continuous loading and unloading of large bulk materials, are widely used in ports, mines, thermal power plants, and metallurgical and building materials industries. Through a boom system capable of tilting and lifting, and in coordination with a rotating bucket wheel, bucket wheel excavators achieve automated stacking of over 10,000 tons of material per hour. They are a key hub in mechanized bulk material storage and transportation systems. In thermal power plants, bucket wheel excavators, belt conveyors, ship loaders, and other equipment form a closed-loop system, supporting the efficient turnover of fuels such as coal. In mining scenarios, bucket wheel excavators seamlessly connect with crushing production lines, ensuring a continuous supply of ore. The discharge bucket, as the throat component of the bucket wheel excavator's material transmission link, undertakes the core functions of controlling the material flow direction, buffering impact loads, and preventing blockages. However, existing discharge buckets are located above the equipment in the next stage of processing, but they can only supply raw materials to a single processing unit. During operation, the supply of raw materials needs to be frequently stopped while waiting for processing. When the supply stops, raw materials accumulate inside the discharge bucket, and excessive accumulation necessitates stopping the operation of the bucket wheel excavator, affecting material processing. Therefore, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the technical defects of existing technologies, this utility model provides a bucket wheel excavator hopper device, which is easy to adjust and does not generate much smoke and dust. The material distribution component can control the conveying direction of the raw materials, so that one device can complete the input of raw materials for two processing devices, thereby reducing the accumulation of raw materials and improving the processing efficiency. Furthermore, the filter component installed on the collection hopper can perform preliminary filtration of the raw materials, and the dust suppression component can reduce the smoke and dust generated by the collision between the raw materials and the filter component during filtration, thus improving the quality of the working environment for workers.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: It includes a collecting hopper located below the feeding position of the external bucket wheel excavator. An installation groove is formed on the collecting hopper, with one side extending to the outside of the hopper. A filter assembly is installed in the installation groove. Dust-suppressing components are installed on both sides of the upper end of the collecting hopper, located above the installation groove. A distributing box is installed at the lower end of the collecting hopper, containing a distributing assembly. Feeding pipes are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower end of the distributing box, with the input end of the feeding pipe located at the distributing assembly. The material is located on both sides of the component, and the output end of the feeding pipe is connected to the input end of the external processing equipment. In use, the component is first installed at the connection between the external bucket wheel machine and the external processing equipment. The external bucket wheel machine can transport the raw material into the collection hopper. After being filtered by the filter plate, the raw material enters the distribution box. Subsequently, the raw material will be diverted by the distribution component and fed into the external processing equipment through the feeding pipe, thereby completing the material transportation. During the filtration process, the dust reduction component can reduce the dust generated by the collision between the raw material and the filter component, thereby improving the quality of the workers' working environment.
[0005] Preferably, in order to facilitate the pulling out of the mounting frame and thus make it easier for the user to clean the filter assembly, the filter assembly includes a mounting frame, the mounting frame is slidably engaged in the mounting groove, and a handle is fixedly installed on the outer side of the mounting frame.
[0006] Preferably, in order to complete the filtration of raw materials, a filter plate is fixedly installed at the lower inner end of the mounting frame, and the filter plate has through holes.
[0007] Preferably, in order to engage the mounting frame in the mounting groove, a rotating bolt is fixedly installed on the outer side of the hopper, and a limiting plate is rotatably engaged on the rotating bolt, with one end of the limiting plate located on one side of the mounting frame.
[0008] Preferably, in order to atomize and spray water to reduce the generation of dust, the dust suppression component includes a water distribution box, which is fixedly installed on both sides inside the collection hopper and located above the mounting groove. Atomizing nozzles are evenly fixedly installed on one side of the water distribution box and are connected to the water distribution box.
[0009] Preferably, in order to introduce water into the water distribution box, the dust suppression component further includes a water pump, which is fixedly installed on both sides of the outer side of the collection hopper, and the input end of the water pump is fixedly installed with a water inlet pipe. The other end of the water inlet pipe is connected to an external water storage device, and the output end of the water pump is fixedly installed with a connecting pipe. The other end of the connecting pipe passes through the collection hopper and is connected to the water distribution box.
[0010] Preferably, in order to adjust the direction of raw material conveying, thereby reducing the accumulation of raw materials and improving the processing efficiency, a partition is fixedly installed at the lower middle position inside the material distribution box. The partition is located in the middle of the feeding pipe, and the material distribution assembly is located above the partition. The material distribution assembly includes a control motor, which is fixedly installed on the outer side of the material distribution box. A rotating shaft is fixedly installed at the output end of the control motor. The rotating shaft is rotatably engaged in the material distribution box. A material distribution plate is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft, and the two sides of the material distribution plate are in contact with the inner wall of the material distribution box.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the material distribution component can control the conveying direction of the raw materials, so that one device can complete the input of raw materials for two processing devices, thereby reducing the accumulation of raw materials and improving the processing efficiency of raw materials. Furthermore, the filter component installed on the collection hopper can perform preliminary filtration of the raw materials, and the dust reduction component can reduce the dust generated by the collision between the raw materials and the filter component during filtration, thereby improving the quality of the working environment for workers. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the filter assembly and dust suppression assembly in this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a half-sectional view of the dust suppression component in this utility model;
[0015] Figure 4 This is a half-sectional view of the material distribution box in this utility model;
[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Collection hopper; 2. Mounting slot; 3. Filter assembly; 301. Mounting frame; 302. Handle; 303. Filter plate; 4. Dust suppression assembly; 401. Water distribution box; 402. Atomizing nozzle; 403. Water pump; 404. Water inlet pipe; 405. Connecting pipe; 5. Distribution box; 6. Distribution assembly; 601. Control motor; 602. Rotating shaft; 603. Distribution plate; 7. Feeding pipe; 8. Rotating bolt; 9. Limiting plate; 10. Partition plate. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0018] like Figures 1-4As shown, this embodiment provides a bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device, including a collection hopper 1, which is located below the external bucket wheel excavator feeding position. A mounting groove 2 is provided on the collection hopper 1, with one side extending to the outside of the collection hopper 1. A filter assembly 3 is installed in the mounting groove 2. Dust-reducing assemblies 4 are installed on both sides of the upper end of the collection hopper 1, located above the mounting groove 2. A distribution box 5 is installed at the lower end of the collection hopper 1, containing a distribution assembly 6. Feeding pipes 7 are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower end of the distribution box 5, with the input end of the feeding pipe 7 located at the distribution box. Both sides of component 6 and the output end of the feeding pipe 7 are connected to the input end of the external processing equipment. In use, this mechanism is first installed at the connection between the external bucket wheel machine and the external processing equipment. The external bucket wheel machine can transport the raw material to the collection hopper 1. After being filtered by the filter plate 303, it enters the distribution box 5. Subsequently, the raw material will be diverted by the distribution component 6 and sent to the external processing equipment through the feeding pipe 7, thereby completing the conveying of the raw material. In addition, during the filtration process, the dust reduction component 4 can reduce the dust generated by the collision between the raw material and the filter component 3, thereby improving the quality of the workers' working environment.
[0019] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, specifically as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the filter assembly 3 includes a mounting frame 301, which is slidably engaged in the mounting groove 2. A handle 302 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the mounting frame 301. A filter plate 303 is fixedly installed at the lower inner end of the mounting frame 301. A through hole is provided on the filter plate 303. A rotating bolt 8 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the hopper 1. A limiting plate 9 is rotatably engaged on the rotating bolt 8. One end of the limiting plate 9 is located on one side of the mounting frame 301. In use, the mounting frame 301 with the filter plate 303 can be slidably engaged in the mounting groove 2 by using the handle 302. Then, the limiting plate 9 can be rotated to fix the mounting frame 301. When it is necessary to replace or clean the filter assembly 3, the limiting plate 9 can be placed horizontally to facilitate the user to remove and operate it, making it convenient for the user to use.
[0020] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, specifically as follows: Figure 3As shown, the dust suppression component 4 includes a water distribution box 401, which is fixedly installed on both sides inside the collection hopper 1 and located above the mounting groove 2. Atomizing nozzles 402 are evenly fixedly installed on one side of the water distribution box 401 and are connected to the water distribution box 401. The dust suppression component 4 also includes a water pump 403, which is fixedly installed on both sides outside the collection hopper 1, and an inlet pipe 404 is fixedly installed at the input end of the water pump 403. The other end of the water inlet pipe 404 is connected to an external water storage device. The output end of the water pump 403 is fixedly installed with a connecting pipe 405. The other end of the connecting pipe 405 passes through the collection hopper 1 and is connected to the water distribution box 401. In use, the water pump 403 can introduce water into the water distribution box 401, and then spray it out after atomization through the atomizing nozzle 402, thereby attracting dust to form a clump and falling into the collection hopper 1, thereby reducing the generation of smoke and dust and improving the quality of the workers' working environment.
[0021] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, specifically as follows: Figure 4 As shown, a partition 10 is fixedly installed at the lower middle position inside the material distribution box 5. The partition 10 is located in the middle of the feeding pipe 7, and the material distribution component 6 is located above the partition 10. The material distribution component 6 includes a control motor 601, which is fixedly installed on the outer side of the material distribution box 5. A rotating shaft 602 is fixedly installed at the output end of the control motor 601. The rotating shaft 602 is rotatably engaged in the material distribution box 5. A material distribution plate 603 is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft 602. The two sides of the material distribution plate 603 are in contact with the inner wall of the material distribution box 5. When the filtered raw material falls into the material distribution box 5, it will enter the feeding pipe 7 on one side under the action of the material distribution plate 603. When the raw material supply from the external processing equipment on one side ends, the control motor 601 can drive the rotating shaft 602 and the material distribution plate 603 to rotate, thereby realizing the feeding to the feeding pipe 7 on the other side. The cycle can reduce the accumulation of raw materials, thereby improving the processing efficiency of raw materials.
[0022] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that this invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of this invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device, comprising a collection hopper (1), wherein the collection hopper (1) is located below the external bucket wheel excavator feeding position, characterized in that: The hopper (1) is provided with an installation groove (2), one side of which extends to the outside of the hopper (1). A filter assembly (3) is installed in the installation groove (2). Dust-reducing assemblies (4) are installed on both sides of the upper end of the hopper (1). The dust-reducing assemblies (4) are located above the installation groove (2). A material distribution box (5) is installed at the lower end of the hopper (1). A material distribution assembly (6) is installed in the material distribution box (5). Feeding pipes (7) are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower end of the material distribution box (5). The input end of the feeding pipe (7) is located on both sides of the material distribution assembly (6), and the output end of the feeding pipe (7) is connected to the input end of an external processing device.
2. The bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter assembly (3) includes a mounting frame (301), which is slidably engaged in the mounting groove (2), and a handle (302) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the mounting frame (301).
3. The bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A filter plate (303) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the interior of the mounting frame (301), and the filter plate (303) has through holes.
4. The bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating bolt (8) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the hopper (1), and a limiting plate (9) is rotatably engaged on the rotating bolt (8). One end of the limiting plate (9) is located on one side of the mounting frame (301).
5. The bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dust suppression component (4) includes a water distribution box (401), which is fixedly installed on both sides inside the collection hopper (1) and located above the mounting groove (2). Atomizing nozzles (402) are uniformly fixedly installed on one side of the water distribution box (401), and the atomizing nozzles (402) are connected to the water distribution box (401).
6. The bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The dust suppression component (4) also includes a water pump (403), which is fixedly installed on both sides of the outer side of the collection hopper (1). The input end of the water pump (403) is fixedly installed with a water inlet pipe (404), and the other end of the water inlet pipe (404) is connected to an external water storage device. The output end of the water pump (403) is fixedly installed with a connecting pipe (405), and the other end of the connecting pipe (405) passes through the collection hopper (1) and is connected to the water distribution box (401).
7. The bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition (10) is fixedly installed at the lower middle position inside the material distribution box (5). The partition (10) is located in the middle of the feeding pipe (7), and the material distribution component (6) is located above the partition (10).
8. The bucket wheel excavator discharge hopper device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material distribution assembly (6) includes a control motor (601), which is fixedly installed on the outside of the material distribution box (5). A rotating shaft (602) is fixedly installed at the output end of the control motor (601). The rotating shaft (602) is rotatably engaged in the material distribution box (5). A material distribution plate (603) is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft (602). The two sides of the material distribution plate (603) are in contact with the inner wall of the material distribution box (5).