A rolling element rack

By designing the roller and support plate structure of the material rack, automated individual conveying of rolling elements was achieved, solving the problem of inconvenient material loading in existing material racks and improving the level of automation and conveying order.

CN224449571UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03YAJIE (WUXI) THERMAL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YAJIE (WUXI) THERMAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-25
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing material racks are difficult to use for individual conveying of rolling elements during loading and require manual intervention, which cannot meet the needs of automation.

Method used

Design a material rack comprising a material trough, columns, rollers, and support plates. The rollers are equipped with receiving slots. Driven by a rotating shaft and a motor, the automatic conveying of rolling elements is realized, and the smooth feeding of rolling elements is ensured with the cooperation of the support plate and cards.

Benefits of technology

It enables the individual and orderly conveying of rolling elements, with a high degree of automation, reducing manual intervention and avoiding scratches and jamming of rolling elements.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a rolling element feeder, including a feed trough, a first column on one side of the feed trough, a second column on the other side, and a roller. The second column has an elongated groove, and the roller is embedded in the elongated groove. The roller has a receiving groove capable of accommodating one rolling element, and a receiving extension plate extending outward from the lower end of the receiving groove. This utility model, with its roller, allows for one-by-one feeding with good order and requires no manual intervention.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a material rack, specifically a material rack for a rolling element. Background Technology

[0002] Rolling elements, such as rollers and round tubes, are prone to rolling due to their cylindrical shape. When they are stored in a material rack, a lifting plate is usually set on the bottom side of the rack to transport one or more rolling elements at once. This method is no longer suitable when loading is required one by one. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of the prior art, this invention provides a rolling material rack. This invention features a roller that allows for one-by-one feeding with good order and requires no manual intervention.

[0004] To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a rolling element rack, including a material trough, a first column is provided on one side of the material trough and a second column is provided on the other side, and also includes a roller, the second column has an elongated groove, the roller is embedded in the elongated groove, the roller has a receiving groove capable of accommodating a rolling element, and the lower end of the receiving groove is provided with an outwardly extending receiving extension plate.

[0005] The end of the receiving extension plate has a first rounded corner, and the upper end of the receiving groove has a second rounded corner.

[0006] The end of the receiving extension plate can extend into the long groove and then into the material trough.

[0007] The first column and the second column are fixed with support plates. The support plates are in an inclined state, with the end connected to the first column being higher than the end connected to the second column, and the lower end of the support plate being higher than the inner edge of the long groove.

[0008] The support plate has a card at its lower end, which can be locked onto the lower wall of the long groove, and the edge of the card is inclined.

[0009] The support plate is provided with support blocks.

[0010] The upper and lower walls of the long groove are both arc-shaped structures, forming a structure that is smaller on the inside and larger on the outside.

[0011] The roller is equipped with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is connected to a bracket, and the rotating shaft is also connected to a motor.

[0012] In summary, this utility model achieves the following technical effects:

[0013] This utility model is equipped with a roller and a receiving groove on the roller, which can receive one rolling body at a time and deliver only one rolling body at a time, meeting the needs of occasions where only one rolling body is required.

[0014] This invention features an inclined support plate, allowing the rolling elements to roll down automatically without manual intervention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 It is a type of rolling element rack;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the roller disc;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of a portion of the image;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the material feeding process. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] Example:

[0027] Figure 1 It is a material rack for rolling bodies, including a material trough, a first column 1 is provided on one side of the material trough and a second column 5 is provided on the other side, and also includes a roller 6. The second column 5 has an elongated groove 51, and the roller 6 is embedded in the elongated groove 51. The roller 6 has a receiving groove 61 that can accommodate one rolling body, and the lower end of the receiving groove 61 is provided with an outwardly extending receiving extension plate 62.

[0028] This invention features an elongated groove on one side of the material trough, the length of which is greater than the length of the rolling element (e.g., a roller or a round tube), allowing the rolling element to be conveyed through the groove. The receiving groove of the roller disc can accommodate a rolling element, which, after passing through the material trough, is carried outside and falls onto the equipment line 9. The equipment line 9 can be a processing device or a conveyor line.

[0029] This invention can feed one rolling element at a time, resulting in good order.

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the roller disc. The end of the receiving extension plate 62 has a first rounded corner 63, and the upper end of the receiving groove 61 has a second rounded corner 64. The two rounded corners are designed to prevent scratching the rolling elements. The second rounded corner 64 is in a retracted state during material feeding. Figure 5 As shown, the rolling elements will not be obstructed, making it convenient for material unloading.

[0031] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the end of the receiving extension plate 62 can extend into the long groove 51 and then into the material trough.

[0032] The receiving extension plate 62 extends outward and acts as a shovel to scoop the rolling body into the receiving groove, making it easy to receive the material and preventing it from rolling empty.

[0033] Meanwhile, the upper and lower walls of the long groove 51 are both arc-shaped structures, forming a structure that is smaller on the inside and larger on the outside, which can avoid the material receiving extension plate 62.

[0034] The first column 1 and the second column 5 are fixed with a support plate 2. The support plate 2 is in an inclined state, with the end connected to the first column 1 being higher than the end connected to the second column 5, and the lower end of the support plate 2 being higher than the inner edge of the long groove 51.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the support plate is inclined, and the rolling elements roll down the slope to the roller plate position, facilitating material reception in the receiving groove. The lower end of the support plate 2 is higher than the inner edge of the long groove 51 to prevent the rolling elements from getting stuck.

[0036] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram shows that a clip 22 is provided at the lower end of the support plate 2. The clip 22 can be locked onto the lower wall of the elongated groove 51. The edge of the clip 22 is inclined, and the edge of the clip partially blocks the gap between the roller and the lower wall of the elongated groove, preventing thinner rolling elements from falling into the gap. The clip-on design also strengthens the connection of the support plate.

[0037] The support plate 2 is provided with a support block 21.

[0038] The roller 6 is provided with a rotating shaft 8, the rotating shaft 8 is connected to a bracket 7, and the rotating shaft 8 is also connected to a motor.

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding state. After the roller rotates, the rolling body 10 falls onto the conveying device 9 below.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rolling element rack, comprising a rack groove, one side of the rack groove is provided with a first vertical column (1), the other side is provided with a second vertical column (5), characterized in that: It also includes a roller (6), the second column (5) has a long groove (51), the roller (6) is embedded in the long groove (51), the roller (6) has a receiving groove (61) that can accommodate a rolling body, and the lower end of the receiving groove (61) is provided with an outwardly extending receiving extension plate (62).

2. A magazine for rolling elements as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the receiving extension plate (62) is a first rounded corner (63), and the upper end of the receiving groove (61) is a second rounded corner (64).

3. A magazine for rolling elements as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the receiving extension plate (62) can extend into the long groove (51) and then into the material trough.

4. A magazine for rolling elements as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: The first column (1) and the second column (5) are fixed with a support plate (2). The support plate (2) is in an inclined state, with the end connected to the first column (1) higher than the end connected to the second column (5), and the lower end of the support plate (2) higher than the inner edge of the long groove (51).

5. A magazine for rolling elements as defined in claim 4, characterized in that: The support plate (2) has a card (22) at its lower end. The card (22) can be locked onto the lower wall of the long groove (51). The edge of the card (22) is inclined.

6. A magazine for rolling elements as defined in claim 4, characterized in that: The support plate (2) is provided with a support block (21).

7. A roll body magazine according to claim 1, wherein: The upper and lower walls of the long groove (51) are both arc-shaped structures, forming a structure that is smaller on the inside and larger on the outside.

8. A roll body magazine according to claim 1, wherein: The roller (6) is provided with a rotating shaft (8), the rotating shaft (8) is connected to a bracket (7), and the rotating shaft (8) is also connected to a motor.