Material conveying joint structure
By designing a rotatable feed and discharge joint structure, the problem of the inability to adjust the angle of the turning joints in traditional pneumatic conveyors has been solved, achieving flexible angle adjustment and efficient material conveying.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGXI SINOGRAIN STORAGE APP SCI & TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material conveying equipment technology, and in particular to a material conveying joint structure. Background Technology
[0002] Grain conveyors are mainly used for loading and unloading bulk grain in grain warehouses and grain trucks. Based on different working principles and structural forms, grain conveyors can be divided into various types, the most common of which are belt conveyors, bucket elevators, screw conveyors and pneumatic conveyors.
[0003] Pneumatic conveyors utilize airflow (positive or negative pressure) to transport grain through pipelines. They are suitable for long-distance, complex-path transport and are widely used in grain processing, storage, and port loading and unloading. However, traditional pneumatic conveyors typically have fixed pipe bends that cannot be adjusted. When encountering different unloading heights and distances, multiple overall angle adjustments are required, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and affects loading and unloading efficiency, thus limiting their practical application. Utility Model Content
[0004] In response to the shortcomings of existing grain conveyors, the applicant provides a material conveying joint structure with a reasonable structure that can be adjusted in angle as needed, has strong adaptability, is easy to operate, and improves loading and unloading efficiency.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A material conveying joint structure includes a feeding joint and a discharging joint that are face-to-face connected. A feeding pipe is inserted into the feeding joint, and a first material cavity is provided inside the feeding joint. The feeding pipe is connected to the first material cavity. A discharging pipe is inserted into the discharging joint, and a second material cavity is provided inside the discharging joint. The discharging joint and the discharging joint can rotate relative to each other. During operation, the first material cavity and the second material cavity remain connected.
[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:
[0008] The end faces of the feeding joint and the discharging joint that are away from each other are closed surfaces, while the end faces that are towards each other are provided with openings that connect the first material chamber and the second material chamber. The openings of the feeding joint and the discharging joint are face-to-face connected.
[0009] A first annular cavity is provided inside the feeding joint, and the feeding pipe extends into the first annular cavity, with one side of its pipe wall blocking the first annular cavity; a first guide plate is provided inside the first annular cavity, and the first guide plate blocks the first annular cavity; the cavity between the first guide plate and the pipe wall blocking the feeding pipe in the first annular cavity is the first material cavity, and the remaining cavities are the first sealing cavities.
[0010] A second annular cavity is provided inside the discharge joint, and the discharge pipe extends into the second annular cavity, with one side of its pipe wall blocking the second annular cavity; a second guide plate is provided inside the second annular cavity, and the second guide plate blocks the second annular cavity; the cavity between the second guide plate and the pipe wall blocking the discharge pipe in the second annular cavity is the second material cavity, and the remaining cavities are the second sealing cavities.
[0011] The length of the second material chamber is greater than that of the first material chamber; both sides of the first and second sealing chambers are covered with sealing plates; the first and second guide plates are spiral plates or inclined plates.
[0012] Both the infeed joint and the discharge joint are cylindrical bodies that can rotate relative to each other when joined together. Airflow or material enters through the infeed joint and exits through the discharge joint. Both the infeed joint and the discharge joint are annular cavities formed by an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder. The ends of the infeed joint and the discharge joint away from each other are covered with sealing plates. The outer and inner cylinder diameters of the infeed joint are basically equal to those of the discharge joint.
[0013] The feeding joint and the discharging joint are coaxial and rotate relative to each other along the same axis; one of the feeding joint and the discharging joint is a fixed part and the other is a rotatable part; or both the feeding joint and the discharging joint are rotatable parts.
[0014] The feed pipe and discharge pipe are inserted into the feed joint and discharge joint in opposite tangential directions.
[0015] A rotating mechanism is connected between the feeding joint and the discharging joint, and the rotating mechanism drives the feeding joint and / or the discharging joint to rotate relative to each other.
[0016] The rotating mechanism includes a rotary bearing and a drive mechanism, and the rotating mechanism is connected to the support plates of the feeding joint and the discharging joint; or the rotating mechanism includes a main shaft, bearings and a drive mechanism, the main shaft is installed along the feeding joint and the discharging joint, the bearings are sleeved between the main shaft and the feeding joint and the discharging joint, and the main shaft is connected to the drive mechanism.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0018] The joint assembly of this utility model uses two cylindrical joints facing each other, and the feed pipe and discharge pipe are inserted tangentially into the corresponding joints. The two joints can rotate relative to each other around the same axis. By rotating the joints, the relative angle between the feed pipe and the discharge pipe can be adjusted to adapt to different loading and unloading heights, loading and unloading distances and other requirements. It has strong adaptability, is simple, convenient and reliable to operate, and improves loading and unloading efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 2This is the front view of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A sectional view of section AA in the middle.
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Sectional view of section BB.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a 3D view of the feed joint.
[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the feed joint.
[0025] Figure 7 This is a 3D view of the discharge joint.
[0026] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the discharge joint.
[0027] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the first usage angle of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the second usage angle of this utility model.
[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the third usage angle of this utility model.
[0031] In the figure: 100, joint assembly; 1, feed joint; 10, first annular cavity; 101, first material cavity; 102, first sealing cavity; 11, feed pipe; 12, first outer cylinder; 13, first inner cylinder; 14, first outer sealing plate; 15, first inner sealing plate; 16, first guide plate; 17, first support plate;
[0032] 2. Discharge joint; 20. Second annular cavity; 201. Second material cavity; 202. Second sealing cavity; 21. Discharge pipe; 22. Second outer cylinder; 23. Second inner cylinder; 24. Second outer sealing plate; 25. Second inner sealing plate; 26. Second guide plate; 27. Second support plate;
[0033] 3. Rotating mechanism; 31. Rotary bearing; 32. Drive mechanism; 33. Spindle; 34. Bearing;
[0034] 4. Suction pipe; 5. Conveying pipe; 6. Hopper. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0036] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the material conveying joint structure of this utility model includes a joint assembly 100, which includes an infeed joint 1 and an outlet joint 2. The infeed joint 1 and the outlet joint 2 are coaxially aligned and face-to-face. A rotating mechanism 3 connects the infeed joint 1 and the outlet joint 2, allowing the infeed joint 1 and the outlet joint 2 to rotate relative to each other along a central axis. Airflow or material enters from the infeed joint 1 and exits from the outlet joint 2.
[0037] The main bodies of the feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2 are cylindrical, with the diameter of the feeding joint 1 equal to the diameter of the discharging joint 2. A feeding pipe 11 is provided on the feeding joint 1, and a first material chamber 101 is located inside the feeding joint 1; the feeding pipe 11 connects to the first material chamber 101. A discharging pipe 21 is provided on the discharging joint 2, and a second material chamber 201 is located inside the discharging joint 2; the discharging pipe 21 connects to the second material chamber 201. The feeding pipe 11 and the discharging pipe 21 are inserted into the feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2 in opposite tangential directions. For example, if the feeding pipe 11 is set in the positive tangential direction, then the discharging pipe 21 is set in the negative tangential direction, which facilitates angle adjustment and material feeding and discharging. The end faces of the feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2 away from each other are closed surfaces, while the end faces facing each other are provided with openings that connect the first material chamber 101 and the second material chamber 201. The openings of the feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2 are face-to-face connected. When the feeding joint 1 rotates relative to the discharging joint 2 to any working angle, the opening of the first material chamber 101 is connected to the opening of the second material chamber 201, ensuring that the first material chamber 101 is always connected to the second material chamber 201 at any working angle, thus ensuring that the material flow channel remains open at all times.
[0038] like Figure 5 , Figure 6As shown, the main body of the feeding joint 1 includes a coaxial first outer cylinder 12 and a first inner cylinder 13. The first outer cylinder 12 and the first inner cylinder 13 form an annular cylinder, and a first annular cavity 10 is formed between the first outer cylinder 12 and the first inner cylinder 13. The feeding pipe 11 is inserted into the first outer cylinder 12 tangentially, and its inner end extends into the first annular cavity 10 and communicates with the first annular cavity 10. The inner wall of the feeding pipe 11 is horizontally blocked in the first annular cavity 10. A first guide plate 16 is provided in the first annular cavity 10. The first guide plate 16 is a spiral plate or an inclined plate. The material is guided by the first guide plate 16, which facilitates the transition from the feeding joint 1 to the discharging joint 2. The first guide plate 16 and the transverse baffle wall of the feed pipe 11 divide the first annular cavity 10 into a first material cavity 101 and a first sealing cavity 102. The first material cavity 101 is the cavity between the first guide plate 16 and the transverse baffle wall of the feed pipe 11, and the remaining cavity is the first sealing cavity 102. The end faces of the first outer cylinder 12 and the first inner cylinder 13 away from the discharge joint 2 are covered with a first outer sealing plate 14, and the end face of the first sealing cavity 102 near the discharge joint 2 is covered with a first inner sealing plate 15. A first support plate 17 is placed radially transversely inside the first inner cylinder 13.
[0039] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the main body of the discharge joint 2 includes a coaxial second outer cylinder 22 and a second inner cylinder 23. The second outer cylinder 22 and the second inner cylinder 23 form an annular cylinder, and a second annular cavity 20 is formed between the second outer cylinder 22 and the second inner cylinder 23. The diameter of the second outer cylinder 22 is equal to the diameter of the first outer cylinder 12, and the diameter of the second inner cylinder 23 is equal to the diameter of the first inner cylinder 13. The discharge pipe 21 is inserted tangentially into the second outer cylinder 22, and its inner end extends into the second annular cavity 20 and communicates with the second annular cavity 20. The inner wall of the discharge pipe 21 is horizontally blocked in the second annular cavity 20. A second guide plate 26 is provided in the second annular cavity 20. The second guide plate 26 is a spiral plate or an inclined plate. When the feeding joint 1 rotates to its maximum angle relative to the discharge joint 2, the second guide plate 26 cooperates with the first guide plate 16 to guide the material to the discharge pipe 21, which is more conducive to discharge. The second guide plate 26 and the transverse baffle wall of the discharge pipe 21 divide the second annular cavity 20 into a second material cavity 201 and a second sealing cavity 202. The second material cavity 201 is the cavity between the second guide plate 26 and the transverse baffle wall of the discharge pipe 21, and the remaining cavity is the second sealing cavity 202. The length (arc length) of the second material cavity 201 is greater than the length (arc length) of the first material cavity 101. The end faces of the second outer cylinder 22 and the second inner cylinder 23 away from the feed joint 1 are covered with a second outer sealing plate 24, and the end face of the second sealing cavity 202 near the feed joint 1 is covered with a second inner sealing plate 25. A second support plate 27 is placed radially transversely inside the second inner cylinder 23.
[0040] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the rotating mechanism 3 uses a rotating bearing 31 and a driving mechanism 32 to drive the relative rotation of the feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2. The rotating mechanism 3 is connected to the first support plate 17 of the feeding joint 1 and the second support plate 27 of the discharging joint 2.
[0041] like Figure 9 As shown, in other embodiments, the rotating mechanism 3 can also use a main shaft 33, bearings 34 and a drive mechanism 32 to drive the relative rotation of the feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2. The main shaft 33 is axially mounted on the feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2. Bearings 34 are respectively sleeved between the main shaft 33 and the feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2. The main shaft 33 is connected to the drive mechanism 32 (the drive mechanism 32 is not shown in the figure).
[0042] The feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2 can be configured such that one is a fixed part and the other is a rotatable part, and the rotatable part is driven to rotate by the rotating mechanism 3 to adjust the angle; or both the feeding joint 1 and the discharging joint 2 can be configured as rotatable parts, and the rotatable part is driven to rotate by the rotating mechanism 3 to adjust the angle.
[0043] like Figures 10 to 12 As shown, in actual use, the feed pipe 11 of the joint assembly 100 is connected to the suction pipe 4, and the discharge pipe 21 is connected to the hopper 6 via the conveying pipe 5. Activating the air source equipment creates negative pressure in the pipeline. Under this negative pressure, the material is sequentially conveyed to the hopper 6 via the suction pipe 4, the joint assembly 100, and the conveying pipe 5. Depending on actual needs, rotating the feed joint 1 and / or the discharge joint 2 can adjust the angle of the feed pipe 11 and / or the discharge pipe 21. Figure 10 The first operating angle is shown, in which both the feed pipe 11 and the discharge pipe 21 are at a horizontal angle; Figure 11 The second usage angle is shown, in which the feed pipe 11 is tilted downwards and the discharge pipe 21 is at a horizontal angle; Figure 12 The third operating angle is shown, in which the feed pipe 11 is at a vertical angle and the discharge pipe 21 is at a horizontal angle.
[0044] The joint assembly 100 of this utility model adopts two cylindrical joints facing each other, and the feed pipe 11 and the discharge pipe 21 are inserted tangentially into the corresponding joints. The two joints can rotate relative to each other around the same axis. By rotating the joints, the relative angle between the feed pipe 11 and the discharge pipe 21 can be adjusted to adapt to different loading and unloading heights, loading and unloading distances and other requirements. It has strong adaptability, is simple, convenient and reliable to operate, and improves loading and unloading efficiency.
[0045] The above description is an explanation of this utility model and not a limitation thereof. This utility model can be modified in any form without departing from its spirit. For example, "feeding" and "discharging" are only relative definitions.
Claims
1. A material conveying articulation structure, characterized by: The joint assembly (100) includes a feeding joint (1) and a discharging joint (2) that are face-to-face connected. A feeding pipe (11) is inserted into the feeding joint (1), and a first material chamber (101) is provided inside the feeding joint (1). The feeding pipe (11) is connected to the first material chamber (101). A discharging pipe (21) is inserted into the discharging joint (2), and a second material chamber (201) is provided inside the discharging joint (2). The discharging pipe (21) is connected to the second material chamber (201). The feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2) can rotate relative to each other. During operation, the first material chamber (101) and the second material chamber (201) remain connected.
2. A material transfer articulation according to claim 1, wherein: The end faces of the feed joint (1) and the discharge joint (2) away from each other are closed, and the end faces of the feed joint (101) and the discharge joint (201) are provided with openings that connect the first material chamber (101) and the second material chamber (201). The openings of the feed joint (1) and the discharge joint (2) are connected face to face.
3. The material transfer articulating structure of claim 1, wherein: A first annular cavity (10) is provided inside the feed joint (1), and the feed pipe (11) extends into the first annular cavity (10), with one side of its pipe wall blocking the first annular cavity (10); a first guide plate (16) is provided inside the first annular cavity (10), and the first guide plate (16) blocks the first annular cavity (10); the cavity between the first guide plate (16) and the pipe wall of the feed pipe (11) in the first annular cavity (10) is the first material cavity (101), and the other cavities are the first sealing cavities (102).
4. The material transfer articulating structure of claim 1, wherein: A second annular cavity (20) is provided inside the discharge joint (2). The discharge pipe (21) extends into the second annular cavity (20), and one side of its pipe wall is blocked in the second annular cavity (20). A second guide plate (26) is provided inside the second annular cavity (20), and the second guide plate (26) is blocked in the second annular cavity (20). The cavity between the second guide plate (26) and the wall of the discharge pipe (21) is the second material cavity (201), and the other cavities are the second sealing cavities (202).
5. A material transfer articulation according to claim 3 or 4, wherein: The length of the second material chamber (201) is greater than that of the first material chamber (101); both sides of the first sealing chamber (102) and the second sealing chamber (202) are covered with sealing plates; the first guide plate (16) and the second guide plate (26) are spiral plates or inclined plates.
6. The material conveying joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2) are cylindrical bodies, and they can rotate relative to each other when they are combined. Airflow or material enters from the feeding joint (1) and exits from the discharging joint (2). Both the feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2) are annular cavities formed by the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. The end faces of the feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2) away from each other are covered with sealing plates. The outer cylinder diameter and inner cylinder diameter of the feeding joint (1) are basically equal to the outer cylinder diameter and inner cylinder diameter of the discharging joint (2).
7. The material conveying joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2) are coaxial and rotate relative to each other along the same axis; one of the feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2) is a fixed part and the other is a rotatable part; or both the feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2) are rotatable parts.
8. The material conveying joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed pipe (11) and the discharge pipe (21) are inserted into the feed joint (1) and the discharge joint (2) in opposite tangential directions.
9. The material conveying joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating mechanism (3) is connected between the feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2), and the rotating mechanism (3) drives the feeding joint (1) and / or the discharging joint (2) to rotate relative to each other.
10. The material conveying joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (3) includes a rotating bearing (31) and a drive mechanism (32). The rotating mechanism (3) is connected to the support plate of the feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2); or the rotating mechanism (3) includes a main shaft (33), a bearing (34) and a drive mechanism (32). The main shaft (33) passes through the feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2). The bearing (34) is sleeved between the main shaft (33) and the feeding joint (1) and the discharging joint (2). The main shaft (33) is connected to the drive mechanism (32).