Conveyor tail light wheel structure

By introducing a stop and a limiting mechanism into the smooth wheel structure at the tail of the conveyor, the problem of equipment damage caused by chain deviation was solved, and stable chain operation and quick replacement of the smooth wheel were achieved, improving the working efficiency and safety of the equipment.

CN224466744UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07TANGSHAN APRICOT HEAVY IND CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TANGSHAN APRICOT HEAVY IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-16
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing optical wheel has a problem where the chain will shift after a period of use, causing damage to the equipment.

Method used

A tail end smooth wheel structure for a conveyor was designed, with a built-in stop mechanism and a limiting mechanism. The cooperation of the stop and the limiting mechanism prevents the chain from deviating and enables the smooth wheel to be installed and removed quickly.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the chain from shifting or falling off during operation, improving the equipment's working efficiency and safety, and simplifies the replacement process of the smooth wheel, thus increasing work efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of optical wheel rotation devices, and discloses an optical wheel structure for the tail of a conveyor. The structure includes an optical wheel, a stop mechanism installed inside the optical wheel, a stop block installed on the outer side of the stop mechanism, a fixed shaft fixedly connected to the inner side of the optical wheel, and a rotating shaft slidably connected to the inner side of the fixed shaft. A limit mechanism is installed inside the rotating shaft. The stop mechanism includes a sliding component and a locking component. The locking component includes an insertion rod, which is slidably connected inside the optical wheel. In this utility model, by moving a slider, the insertion rod moves, compressing a spring, which inserts the stop block and the fixed rod into a fixed hole. Releasing the slider causes the insertion rod to spring back and lock into the insertion hole, thus fixing the stop block to the outer side of the optical wheel. This prevents the chain from shifting and falling off during operation, thus protecting the equipment and greatly improving work efficiency and safety.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical wheel rotation devices, and in particular to an optical wheel structure at the tail of a conveyor. Background Technology

[0002] A smooth wheel generally refers to a wheel with a smooth metal surface. It usually works with the drive wheel at the head to form a closed-loop transmission, supporting the tension at the tail of the conveyor chain. It works with tensioning devices such as screw tensioners and counterweight tensioners to maintain the appropriate tension of the conveyor chain, preventing slippage and deviation due to slack, balancing the tension of the conveyor belt during operation, and ensuring stable force transmission of the transmission system.

[0003] Because of its smooth surface, the smooth wheel does not easily adhere to materials, preventing material accumulation at the tail wheel and reducing conveyor belt deviation or wheel wear caused by material jamming. It also reduces frictional resistance with the conveyor chain, reducing chain wear and extending the chain's service life. However, after a period of use, the chain links between individual chain members will be stretched, causing chain misalignment and resulting in equipment damage and economic losses. Therefore, a smooth wheel structure for the tail of the conveyor is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a tail-end smooth wheel structure for a conveyor, which aims to improve the problem that the chain will shift and cause equipment damage after the smooth wheel has been used for a period of time in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A conveyor tail end light wheel structure includes a light wheel, a stop mechanism installed inside the light wheel, a stop block installed on the outside of the stop mechanism, a fixed shaft fixedly connected to the inside of the light wheel, a rotating shaft slidably connected to the inside of the fixed shaft, and a limit mechanism installed inside the rotating shaft.

[0007] The stop mechanism includes a sliding component and a snap-fit ​​component. The snap-fit ​​component includes a plug rod, which is slidably connected to the inside of the optical wheel. A fixing rod is fixedly connected to the outside of the stop, and a socket is provided on the outside of the fixing rod. The plug rod snaps into the socket.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The sliding assembly includes a slider, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the insert rod, and a spring is installed inside the optical wheel;

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] A fixing hole is provided on the outer side of the optical wheel, and the fixing rod is slidably connected inside the fixing hole;

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The outer side of the light wheel is provided with a groove, and the slider is slidably connected inside the groove.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The limiting mechanism includes a pressing component and a fixing component. The pressing component includes a push block, which is slidably connected inside the rotating shaft. A second spring is installed inside the rotating shaft.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The fixing component includes a slot, which is formed on the outside of the fixing shaft, and the push block engages with the slot.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The rotating shaft has a second sliding groove inside, and the push block is slidably connected inside the second sliding groove.

[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, the sliding block is moved to drive the insertion rod to move. The moving insertion rod compresses the spring, which can drive the stop block to insert the fixing rod into the fixing hole. When the sliding block is released, the insertion rod rebounds under the action of the spring and engages with the insertion hole, so that the stop block is fixedly installed on the outside of the optical wheel, preventing the chain from deviating and falling off during operation and damaging the equipment, which greatly improves work efficiency and safety.

[0022] 2. In this utility model, the fixed shaft squeezes the push block, causing the push block to retract and engage with the slot to limit the fixed shaft. The push block can be pressed to separate it from the slot and remove the optical wheel, thus realizing the quick installation and removal of the optical wheel and greatly improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a conveyor tail light wheel structure proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the slider of the tail end optical wheel structure of a conveyor proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing rod of the tail end smooth wheel structure of a conveyor proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the optical wheel of a conveyor tail optical wheel structure proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the rotating shaft of a conveyor tail end polishing wheel structure proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Smooth wheel; 2. Stop block; 3. Fixing rod; 4. Insertion hole; 5. Fixing hole; 6. Insertion rod; 7. Spring 1; 8. Slider; 9. Slide groove 1; 10. Fixing shaft; 11. Slot; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Push block; 14. Spring 2; 15. Slide groove 2. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment of a conveyor tail light wheel structure, including a light wheel 1, which typically cooperates with the head drive wheel to form a closed-loop transmission. An anti-detachment mechanism is installed inside the light wheel 1, and a stop block 2 is installed on the outside of the anti-detachment mechanism. The stop block 2 limits the conveyor chain to prevent the conveyor chain from running off-track and causing equipment damage. A fixed shaft 10 is fixedly connected to the inside of the light wheel 1, and a rotating shaft 12 is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed shaft 10. A limit mechanism is installed inside the rotating shaft 12. The fixed shaft 10 drives the light wheel 1 to be fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 12 through the limit mechanism.

[0032] The anti-detachment mechanism includes a sliding component and a locking component. The locking component includes a rod 6, which is slidably connected inside the optical wheel 1. A fixing rod 3 is fixedly connected to the outside of the stop block 2. An insertion hole 4 is provided on the outside of the fixing rod 3, and the rod 6 is locked into the insertion hole 4. A fixing hole 5 is provided on the outside of the optical wheel 1, and the fixing rod 3 is slidably connected inside the fixing hole 5. The fixing rod 3 can be inserted into the fixing hole 5, and the locking of the rod 6 and the insertion hole 4 fixes the stop block 2 to the outside of the optical wheel 1. After a period of use, the rod 6 and the insertion hole 4 can be moved. Separation allows for quick replacement of the stop block 2, significantly improving work efficiency. The sliding component includes a slider 8, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the insertion rod 6. A groove 9 is provided on the outside of the optical wheel 1, and the slider 8 is slidably connected inside the groove 9. A spring 7 is installed inside the optical wheel 1. Sliding the slider 8 drives the insertion rod 6 to move. The moving insertion rod 6 compresses the spring 7, allowing the fixing rod 3 to be inserted into the optical wheel 1. Releasing the slider 8 causes the insertion rod 6 to spring back and engage with the insertion hole 4 under the action of the spring 7, thus achieving quick installation of the stop block 2.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The limiting mechanism includes a pressing component and a fixing component. The pressing component includes a push block 13, which is slidably connected inside the rotating shaft 12. The rotating shaft 12 has a second groove 15 inside, and the push block 13 is slidably connected inside the second groove 15. A second spring 14 is installed inside the rotating shaft 12. The fixing component includes a slot 11, which is opened on the outside of the fixing shaft 10. The push block 13 engages with the slot 11. When the fixing shaft 10 is pushed, the light wheel 1 slides on the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 12. The fixing shaft 10 first presses the end of the push block 13. The push block 13 moves and presses the second spring 14. When the fixing shaft 10 moves to a fixed position, the push block 13 rebounds under the action of the second spring 14 and engages with the slot 11, so that the fixing shaft 10 is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating shaft 12. When the light wheel 1 needs to be replaced, the push block 13 is pushed to press the second spring 14, and the push block 13 separates from the slot 11. The light wheel 1 can be quickly removed for size replacement, which greatly improves work efficiency.

[0034] Working principle: First, the optical wheel 1 is installed on the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 12. The fixed shaft 10 first squeezes the push block 13, causing the push block 13 to retract and engage with the slot 11 to limit the fixed shaft 10. One end of the push block 13 can be pressed to separate the other end of the push block 13 from the slot 11, and the optical wheel 1 can be removed. This allows for quick size changes of the optical wheel 1, facilitating installation and disassembly. Then, the slider 8 is moved to move the insertion rod 6. The moving insertion rod 6 compresses the spring 7, which can insert the stop block 2 and the fixed rod 3 into the fixed hole 5. The slider 8 is released, and the insertion rod 6 rebounds under the action of the spring 7 and engages with the insertion hole 4, so that the stop block 2 is fixedly installed on the outside of the optical wheel 1, preventing the chain from shifting and falling off during operation, thus preventing damage to the equipment and greatly improving work efficiency and safety.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A conveyor tail end light wheel structure, comprising a light wheel (1), characterized in that: An anti-detachment mechanism is installed inside the optical wheel (1), and a stop block (2) is installed on the outside of the anti-detachment mechanism. A fixed shaft (10) is fixedly connected to the inside of the optical wheel (1), and a rotating shaft (12) is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed shaft (10). A limit mechanism is installed inside the rotating shaft (12). The anti-detachment mechanism includes a sliding component and a snap-fit ​​component. The snap-fit ​​component includes a plug rod (6), which is slidably connected inside the light wheel (1). A fixing rod (3) is fixedly connected to the outside of the stop block (2). A plug hole (4) is opened on the outside of the fixing rod (3). The plug rod (6) is snapped into the plug hole (4).

2. The conveyor tail impeller structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding assembly includes a slider (8), which is fixedly connected to the outside of the insert (6), and a spring (7) is installed inside the light wheel (1).

3. The conveyor tail impeller structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing hole (5) is provided on the outer side of the light wheel (1), and the fixing rod (3) is slidably connected inside the fixing hole (5).

4. The conveyor tail impeller structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer side of the light wheel (1) is provided with a groove (9), and the slider (8) is slidably connected inside the groove (9).

5. The conveyor tail impeller structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism includes a pressing component and a fixing component. The pressing component includes a push block (13), which is slidably connected inside the rotating shaft (12). A spring (14) is installed inside the rotating shaft (12).

6. The conveyor tail impeller structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing component includes a slot (11) which is formed on the outside of the fixing shaft (10), and the push block (13) engages with the slot (11).

7. The conveyor tail impeller structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (12) has a second sliding groove (15) inside, and the push block (13) is slidably connected inside the second sliding groove (15).