A bidirectional belt conveyor
By designing the conveying and driving mechanism of a bidirectional belt conveyor and combining it with material detection sensors, the problems of low efficiency and low automation in port loading operations have been solved, achieving highly efficient and automated loading.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO HONGCHANGHE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In port operations involving non-ferrous metal ore containers or loading onto trucks, existing technologies rely on manual operation of loaders, which is inefficient, costly, and has a low degree of automation.
Design a bidirectional belt conveyor, comprising a conveying mechanism, a driving mechanism, and an installation mechanism. The motor drives the screw to move the moving parts and the mounting frame within the guide groove. Combined with material detection sensors and proximity switches, it realizes automated control of the conveyor belt's extension and retraction and material detection, thereby improving loading efficiency.
It has achieved a 60% increase in tanker loading efficiency, loading a 20-foot container in just 2-3 minutes, saving fuel consumption and manpower, and improving the level of automation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of belt conveyor technology, and more specifically, it relates to a bidirectional belt conveyor. Background Technology
[0002] A belt conveyor (also known as a belt conveyor) is a mechanical device that uses a continuously moving conveyor belt (usually made of materials such as rubber, canvas, plastic or metal mesh) to transport materials. It is a type of continuous conveying equipment and is one of the most commonly used material handling equipment in industrial production, logistics transportation and warehousing.
[0003] Based on existing technology, it has been found that in port loading operations, the loading of non-ferrous metal ore containers or trucks is usually carried out by manually operating loaders, which is not only inefficient and costly, but also has a low degree of automation. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a bidirectional belt conveyor to solve the issues that in port loading operations, the manual operation of loaders for loading non-ferrous metal ore containers or trucks is not only inefficient and costly, but also has a low degree of automation.
[0005] This utility model relates to a bidirectional belt conveyor, achieved through the following specific technical means:
[0006] A bidirectional belt conveyor includes a conveying mechanism, a drive mechanism, and an installation mechanism;
[0007] The conveying mechanism is equipped with a driving mechanism; the mounting mechanism is located at the bottom of the conveying mechanism.
[0008] The conveying mechanism includes: a main body, on which a control device is provided; a guide groove is formed on the main body; a mounting frame is slidably arranged inside the guide groove; mounting rollers are arranged between the mounting frames; and the mounting rollers are connected to the conveyor belt.
[0009] The driving mechanism includes: a fixing member, which is fixedly disposed between the main bodies; a screw is disposed on the motor output shaft of the fixing member; a movable member is disposed on the screw; the movable member is fixedly disposed between the bottoms of the mounting frame; connecting blocks are disposed on both sides of the movable member; the connecting blocks are connected to the movable roller; and the movable roller is connected to the conveyor belt.
[0010] Furthermore, the main body also includes: a groove;
[0011] The slide grooves are formed on both sides of the bottom of the main body; connecting blocks are slidably arranged on the slide grooves.
[0012] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism also includes: tension roller A and a protective plate;
[0013] The tension roller A is rotatably disposed between the bottom of the main body; the tension roller A is connected to the conveyor belt; the protective plate is fixedly disposed on both sides of the top of the main body.
[0014] Furthermore, the mounting bracket is located on both sides of the main body; the front of the mounting bracket is set at an elevation angle of 5°.
[0015] Furthermore, the mounting bracket also includes: a material detection sensor and a proximity switch;
[0016] The material detection sensor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting frame; the proximity switch is fixedly installed at the front of the mounting frame.
[0017] Furthermore, the mounting mechanism includes: a mounting component, a drive roller, and a tension roller B;
[0018] The mounting component is fixedly installed at the bottom of the main body; a motor is fixedly installed on the mounting component; the drive roller is connected to the output shaft of the motor on the mounting component; the drive roller is connected to the conveyor belt; the tension roller B is rotatably installed between the drive rollers; the tension roller B is in contact with the conveyor belt.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0020] 1. This device includes a moving component and a mounting frame. The moving component is mounted on a screw, while the mounting frame is slidably mounted inside a guide groove. During operation, after the vehicle reaches the designated position, manually pressing an external start button activates a background program that controls a motor on a fixed component to rotate. This causes the screw to move the moving component and mounting frame within the guide groove. The movement of the moving component moves the connecting block within the chute and the moving roller, thus propelling the conveyor belt deeper into the vehicle's container. The motor on the mounting component then drives the drive roller to rotate, further rotating the conveyor belt to transport materials. While delivering the container to the other side, the motor on the other side drives the screw to move the mounting frame and conveyor belt into the container. During the movement, a reverse switch is triggered, causing the motor on the mounting component to reverse, allowing the other side to load the container. The tank container loading efficiency can reach up to 600-1000 tons / hour. It only takes 2-3 minutes to load a 20-foot container (compared to 7-8 minutes for a loader), increasing efficiency by 60%. It can replace 2 loaders, improving operational efficiency while reducing fuel consumption, saving 2 drivers and 2 loaders, and greatly improving the automation level of port loading and unloading operations.
[0021] 2. This device is equipped with a material detection sensor and a proximity switch. The front of the mounting frame is set at an elevation angle of 5° to maximize the height of the material pile in the filling box. The proximity switch stops moving forward when the front of the mounting frame reaches the preset position. The material detection sensor triggers the screw to move the moving part when the material height reaches the preset height, thereby causing the conveyor belt to retract, resulting in a higher degree of automation. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a front-view three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention viewed from below.
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 4 This utility model is composed of Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the enlarged portion of section A.
[0026] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:
[0027] 1. Conveying mechanism; 101. Main body; 1011. Guide groove; 1012. Slide chute; 102. Mounting frame; 1021. Mounting roller; 1022. Material detection sensor; 1023. Proximity switch; 103. Conveyor belt; 104. Tensioning roller A; 105. Protective plate; 2. Drive mechanism; 201. Fixing component; 202. Screw; 203. Moving component; 204. Connecting block; 205. Moving roller; 3. Mounting mechanism; 301. Mounting component; 302. Drive roller; 303. Tensioning roller B. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.
[0029] Example:
[0030] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 4 As shown:
[0031] This utility model provides a bidirectional belt conveyor, including a conveying mechanism 1, a driving mechanism 2, and an installation mechanism 3;
[0032] The conveying mechanism 1 is equipped with a drive mechanism 2; the mounting mechanism 3 is located at the bottom of the conveying mechanism 1.
[0033] The conveying mechanism 1 includes: a main body 101, on which a control device is mounted; a guide groove 1011 is formed on the main body 101; a mounting frame 102 is slidably mounted inside the guide groove 1011; mounting rollers 1021 are arranged between the mounting frames 102; and the mounting rollers 1021 are connected to the conveyor belt 103. The guide groove 1011 is used to slide the mounting frame 102; and the mounting rollers 1021 are used to connect to the conveyor belt 103, which is 1.2m wide. The herringbone anti-slip strip increases friction, and the loading efficiency of the tank container can reach 600-1000 tons / hour. It only takes 2-3 minutes to load a 20-foot container (compared to 7-8 minutes for a loader), increasing efficiency by 60%. The mounting frame 102 is moved by the moving part 203, allowing it to enter the container. The front section uses a 5-degree upward angle to transport materials, maximizing the height of the material stack in the container. The main body 101 is located directly below the hopper to catch falling materials.
[0034] The drive mechanism 2 includes: a fixing member 201, which is fixedly disposed between the main bodies 101; a screw 202 is disposed on the motor output shaft of the fixing member 201; a moving member 203 is disposed on the screw 202; the moving member 203 is fixedly disposed between the bottom of the mounting frame 102; connecting blocks 204 are disposed on both sides of the moving member 203; the connecting blocks 204 are connected to the moving roller 205; the moving roller 205 is connected to the conveyor belt 103; the fixing member 201 is used to drive the screw 202 to rotate through the motor, thereby driving the moving member 203 and the connecting blocks 204 to move, and thus driving the mounting frame 102 to move, while the moving roller 205 moves along with it to better adapt to the extension and retraction of the conveyor belt 103.
[0035] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the main body 101 also includes: a slide groove 1012; the slide groove 1012 is formed on both sides of the bottom of the main body 101; a connecting block 204 is slidably disposed on the slide groove 1012; the slide groove 1012 here is used to slidably connect with the connecting block 204.
[0036] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the conveying mechanism 1 also includes: a tension roller A104 and a protective plate 105; the tension roller A104 is rotatably disposed between the bottom of the main body 101; the tension roller A104 is connected to the conveyor belt 103; the protective plate 105 is fixedly disposed on both sides of the top of the main body 101; the tension roller A104 is used to ensure the tension of the conveyor belt 103, while the protective plate 105 is used to prevent excessive material from falling, thus achieving a protective effect.
[0037] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the mounting bracket 102 is located on both sides of the main body 101; the front of the mounting bracket 102 is set at an elevation angle of 5°.
[0038] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the mounting frame 102 also includes a material detection sensor 1022 and a proximity switch 1023. The material detection sensor 1022 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting frame 102; the proximity switch 1023 is fixedly installed at the front of the mounting frame 102. When the material height reaches the preset height, the material detection sensor 1022 is triggered, causing the motor on the fixed part 201 to drive the screw 202 to drive the moving part 203 to move, thereby causing the conveyor belt 103 to retract. All of these are controlled by the background program. The proximity switch 1023 uses electromagnetic induction to detect the approach of a metal object. After the oscillation circuit is energized, the detection coil generates a high-frequency alternating magnetic field. When a metal object enters the magnetic field range, eddy currents will be generated on the metal surface due to electromagnetic induction. The eddy currents will consume the energy of the coil, causing the amplitude or frequency of the oscillation circuit to decrease. The signal processing circuit detects the oscillation change (such as the amplitude being lower than the threshold) and triggers the switch output (from "open" to "closed" or vice versa).
[0039] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the mounting mechanism 3 includes: a mounting component 301, a drive roller 302, and a tension roller B303; the mounting component 301 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the main body 101; a motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting component 301; the drive roller 302 is connected to the output shaft of the motor on the mounting component 301; the drive roller 302 is connected to the conveyor belt 103; the tension roller B303 is rotatably mounted between the drive rollers 302; the tension roller B303 is in contact with the conveyor belt 103; the motor on the mounting component 301 is a 15kW high-power dual-drum motor driven by an ABB soft starter, which can achieve "low speed, high torque, bidirectional" load start-up, avoiding equipment overload and failure to start normally. Under the drive of the high-power dual-drum motor, the speed of the conveyor belt 103 can reach 2.5m / s. The drive roller 302 is used to drive the conveyor belt 103, while the tension roller B303 is used to ensure the tension of the conveyor belt 103.
[0040] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:
[0041] In this invention, when using the device, after the vehicle reaches the designated position, the user manually presses the external start button. The background program controls the motor on the fixed component 201 to rotate, causing the screw 202 to drive the moving component 203 and the mounting frame 102 to move inside the guide groove 1011. The movement of the moving component 203 drives the connecting block 204 to move inside the slide chute 1012, and also drives the moving roller 205 to move, thereby causing the conveyor belt 103 to penetrate deeper into the container of the vehicle. A proximity switch 1023 stops the forward movement when the front of the mounting frame 102 reaches a preset position. The front of the mounting frame 102 is set at an elevation angle of 5° to allow the filling material to accumulate. The height is maximized, and the motor on the mounting component 301 drives the drive roller 302 to rotate, thereby driving the conveyor belt 103 to transport materials. The material detection sensor 1022 is set up. When the material height reaches the preset height, the material detection sensor 1022 triggers the screw 202 to drive the moving component 203 to move, thereby driving the conveyor belt 103 to retract. When loading the vehicle on the other side, the motor on the other side drives the screw 202 to drive the mounting frame 102 and the conveyor belt 103 into the container. When moving, the reverse switch is triggered, causing the motor on the mounting component 301 to reverse, so that the vehicle on the other side can be loaded.
Claims
1. A bi-directional belt conveyor characterized by: Includes a conveying mechanism (1), a driving mechanism (2), and an installation mechanism (3); The conveying mechanism (1) is provided with a driving mechanism (2); the mounting mechanism (3) is provided at the bottom of the conveying mechanism (1); The conveying mechanism (1) includes: a main body (101), on which a control device is provided; a guide groove (1011) is provided on the main body (101); a mounting frame (102) is slidably arranged inside the guide groove (1011); mounting rollers (1021) are arranged between the mounting frames (102); and the mounting rollers (1021) are connected to the conveyor belt (103). The drive mechanism (2) includes: a fixing member (201) fixedly disposed between the main body (101); a screw (202) disposed on the motor output shaft of the fixing member (201); a moving member (203) disposed on the screw (202); the moving member (203) fixedly disposed between the bottom of the mounting frame (102); connecting blocks (204) disposed on both sides of the moving member (203); the connecting blocks (204) connected to the moving roller (205); and the moving roller (205) connected to the conveyor belt (103).
2. The bidirectional belt conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (101) also includes: a slide (1012); The slide groove (1012) is provided on both sides of the bottom of the main body (101); a connecting block (204) is slidably provided on the slide groove (1012).
3. A bidirectional belt conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (1) further includes: tension roller A (104) and protective plate (105); The tension roller A (104) is rotatably disposed between the bottom of the main body (101); the tension roller A (104) is connected to the conveyor belt (103); the protective plate (105) is fixedly disposed on both sides of the top of the main body (101).
4. A bidirectional belt conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (102) is located on both sides of the main body (101); the front of the mounting bracket (102) is set at an elevation angle of 5°.
5. A bidirectional belt conveyor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (102) also includes: a material detection sensor (1022) and a proximity switch (1023); The material detection sensor (1022) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting frame (102); the proximity switch (1023) is fixedly installed at the front of the mounting frame (102).
6. A bidirectional belt conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation mechanism (3) includes: an installation component (301), a drive roller (302), and a tension roller B (303); The mounting component (301) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the main body (101); a motor is fixedly installed on the mounting component (301); the drive roller (302) is connected to the output shaft of the motor on the mounting component (301); the drive roller (302) is connected to the conveyor belt (103); the tension roller B (303) is rotatably installed between the drive rollers (302); the tension roller B (303) is in contact with the conveyor belt (103).