A conveyor track tensioning device

By designing a tensioning device for the transmission track, and utilizing a spring and threaded rod bevel gear mechanism, the problems of abnormal transmission and difficult disassembly caused by chain slack were solved, achieving continuous chain tension and convenient disassembly.

CN224466745UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07JILIN ZHONGHE IRRADIATION CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JILIN ZHONGHE IRRADIATION CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

After prolonged use, the chains on the existing conveyor tracks will loosen, affecting normal transmission. Furthermore, the chains suspended on the sprockets have a certain tension, making disassembly time-consuming and laborious.

Method used

A conveyor track tensioning device was designed, which uses a spring to push a push rod and a rotating frame to push the second sprocket downward to keep the chain tensioned, and uses a threaded rod and bevel gear mechanism to facilitate the disassembly and maintenance of the chain.

Benefits of technology

It achieves continuous chain tension, ensures normal transmission, and simplifies the chain disassembly and maintenance process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a conveying track tensioning device, including conveying frame body, the both sides of conveying frame body inner chamber rear part all are equipped with the sliding through groove, the inside sliding connection of sliding through groove has the sliding board, the front fixedly connected of sliding board has the moving frame, the front rotary connection of moving frame has first sprocket, the utility model relates to conveying track technical field. This conveying track tensioning device, through the force of spring, make spring push down the movement of push rod, push rod will through the rotation frame push down second sprocket, second sprocket will push down the chain, push and tighten the position of the chain below slack, can good to chain push and tighten, and through the force of spring continues to push down, second sprocket will always push the chain that continues to slack, can continuously make the chain be in the state of tension, guarantee the normal transmission use of chain.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveyor track technology, specifically a conveyor track tensioning device. Background Technology

[0002] A track-based production line is a production line layout based on a track system. It uses conveyor tracks as the carrier for transferring products between various workstations. Through continuous transfer throughout the production process, it achieves continuous production and improves production efficiency.

[0003] In the existing conveyor rail, the chain drives through multiple sprockets during transmission. However, after prolonged use, the chain will loosen, affecting the normal transmission of the conveyor rail. Furthermore, after the chain loosens due to long-term use, it needs to be disassembled and maintained. However, the chain still has a certain tension when suspended on the sprockets, making disassembly of the chain time-consuming and laborious. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a conveyor track tensioning device, which solves the problems of chain slack after prolonged use, affecting the normal transmission of the conveyor track, and the chain still having a certain tension on the sprocket, making chain disassembly time-consuming and laborious.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a conveyor track tensioning device, comprising a conveyor frame body, wherein sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the rear portion of the inner cavity of the conveyor frame body, a sliding plate is slidably connected inside the sliding grooves, a movable frame is fixedly connected to the front of the sliding plate, a first sprocket is rotatably connected to the front of the movable frame, a chain is driven between the surfaces of the two first sprockets, an adjustment mechanism is provided at the rear of the conveyor frame body, a limiting groove is provided at the rear of the inner cavity of the conveyor frame body and between the two sliding grooves, a limiting plate is slidably connected inside the limiting groove, a push cylinder is fixedly connected to the front of the bottom of the limiting plate, a push rod is slidably connected inside the push cylinder, a rotating frame is fixedly connected to one end of the push rod, a second sprocket adapted to the chain is rotatably connected inside the rotating frame, and a spring is fixedly connected between the top of the inner cavity of the push cylinder and the other end of the push rod.

[0006] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a fixing frame, which is fixedly connected to the rear of the conveyor frame body. Fixing plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the rear of the conveyor frame body, and a first threaded rod is rotatably connected to one side of the fixing plate via a bearing.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the first threaded rod passes through the fixing frame and extends into the interior of the fixing frame, and a first threaded sleeve is threadedly connected to the surface of the first threaded rod, and the top of the sliding plate is fixedly connected to the first threaded sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the fixing frame is rotatably connected to a second threaded rod through an opening, the surface of the second threaded rod is threadedly connected to a second threaded sleeve, and the rear part of the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the second threaded sleeve.

[0009] Preferably, a second bevel gear is fixedly connected above the surface of the second threaded rod.

[0010] Preferably, the end of the first threaded rod is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear that is adapted to the second bevel gear.

[0011] Beneficial effects

[0012] This invention provides a tensioning device for a conveyor track. Compared with existing technologies, it has the following advantages:

[0013] (1) This utility model uses the force of the spring to push the push rod downward, and the push rod will push the second sprocket downward through the rotating frame. The second sprocket will push the chain downward, and push the slack part of the chain to tighten. It can effectively tighten the chain. And through the force of the spring, it will continue to push the continuously slack chain downward. The second sprocket will continue to push the chain to keep it in a taut state, thus ensuring the normal transmission of the chain.

[0014] (2) This utility model drives the second threaded sleeve to move upward by rotating the second threaded rod. The second threaded sleeve will drive the second sprocket on the push cylinder to move upward through the limiting plate. At the same time, the second threaded rod will drive the first threaded rod to rotate through the second bevel gear and the first bevel gear. The first threaded rod will drive the first threaded sleeve to move towards the middle, so that the first threaded sleeve will drive the first sprocket on the moving frame to move towards the middle through the sliding plate. This will cause the two first sprockets and the second sprocket to move towards the middle, which can effectively loosen the chain and make it easy to disassemble and maintain the chain. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the push cylinder, push rod, rotating frame, second sprocket, and spring of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor frame body; 2. Sliding groove; 3. Sliding plate; 4. Moving frame; 5. First sprocket; 6. Chain; 7. Adjustment mechanism; 8. Limiting groove; 9. Limiting plate; 10. Push cylinder; 11. Push rod; 12. Rotating frame; 13. Second sprocket; 14. Spring; 71. Fixed frame; 72. Fixed plate; 73. First threaded rod; 74. First threaded sleeve; 75. Second threaded rod; 76. First bevel gear; 77. Second bevel gear; 78. Second threaded sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a conveyor track tensioning device, including a conveyor frame body 1. Sliding grooves 2 are provided on both sides of the rear part of the inner cavity of the conveyor frame body 1. A sliding plate 3 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove 2. A movable frame 4 is fixedly connected to the front part of the sliding plate 3. A first sprocket 5 is rotatably connected to the front part of the movable frame 4. For detailed description, the first sprocket 5 is driven by an external driving mechanism. A chain 6 is connected between the surfaces of the two first sprockets 5. An adjustment mechanism 7 is provided at the rear of the conveyor frame body 1. A limiting groove 8 is provided at the rear of the inner cavity of the conveyor frame body 1, located between the two sliding grooves 2. A limiting plate 9 is slidably connected inside the limiting groove 8. A push cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to the front of the bottom of the limiting plate 9. A push rod 11 is slidably connected inside the push cylinder 10. A rotating frame 12 is fixedly connected to one end of the push rod 11. A second sprocket 13 adapted to the chain 6 is rotatably connected inside the rotating frame 12. A spring 14 is fixedly connected between the top of the inner cavity of the push cylinder 10 and the other end of the push rod 11.

[0021] Furthermore, to facilitate the movement of the two first sprockets 5 toward the center, the adjustment mechanism 7 includes a fixed frame 71, which is fixedly connected to the rear of the conveyor frame body 1. Fixed plates 72 are fixedly connected to both sides of the rear of the conveyor frame body 1. A first threaded rod 73 is rotatably connected to one side of the fixed plate 72 via a bearing. One end of the first threaded rod 73 passes through the fixed frame 71 and extends into the interior of the fixed frame 71. A first threaded sleeve 74 is threadedly connected to the surface of the first threaded rod 73. The top of the sliding plate 3 is fixedly connected to the first threaded sleeve 74.

[0022] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the upward movement of the chain 6, the top of the fixed frame 71 is rotatably connected to a second threaded rod 75 through an opening. One end of the second threaded rod 75 is fixedly connected to a handle, and a second threaded sleeve 78 is threadedly connected to the surface of the second threaded rod 75. The rear part of the limiting plate 9 is fixedly connected to the second threaded sleeve 78. A second bevel gear 77 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the surface of the second threaded rod 75, and a first bevel gear 76 that matches the second bevel gear 77 is fixedly connected to the end of the first threaded rod 73.

[0023] In use, the drive mechanism drives the first sprocket 5 to rotate, and the two first sprockets 5 drive the chain 6 to drive the transmission. The chain 6 drives the second sprocket 13 in the rotating frame 12 to rotate. At the same time, the spring 14 exerts a downward force, causing the push rod 11 to push the second sprocket 13 in the rotating frame 12 to move downward. The second sprocket 13 maintains a downward thrust, causing the second sprocket 13 to push the chain 6 downward to maintain tension.

[0024] When chain 6 needs to be disassembled and maintained, the second threaded rod 75 is rotated by turning the handle. The second threaded rod 75 will drive the second threaded sleeve 78 to move upward, so that the second threaded sleeve 78 drives the push cylinder 10 to move upward through the limit plate 9. The push cylinder 10 drives the second sprocket 13 to move upward through the push rod 11 and the rotating frame 12, so that the second sprocket 13 no longer pushes the chain 6. At the same time, the rotation of the second threaded rod 75 will drive the second bevel gear 77 to rotate. The second bevel gear 77 will drive the two first threaded rods 73 to rotate through the two first bevel gears 76. The first threaded rod 73 will drive the first threaded sleeve 74 to move towards the middle. The first threaded sleeve 74 will drive the first sprocket 5 on the moving frame 4 to move towards the middle through the sliding plate 3, so that the two first sprockets 5 move towards the middle at the same time. By moving the two first sprockets 5 and the second sprocket 13 towards the middle at the same time, the chain 6 is no longer tensioned. The loose chain 6 can be removed from the two first sprockets 5 for maintenance.

Claims

1. A conveyor track tensioning device, comprising a conveyor frame body (1), characterized in that: The conveyor frame body (1) has sliding grooves (2) on both sides of the rear of its inner cavity. A sliding plate (3) is slidably connected inside the sliding groove (2). A movable frame (4) is fixedly connected to the front of the sliding plate (3). A first sprocket (5) is rotatably connected to the front of the movable frame (4). A chain (6) is driven between the surfaces of the two first sprockets (5). An adjustment mechanism (7) is provided at the rear of the conveyor frame body (1). A sliding groove (7) is provided at the rear of the inner cavity of the conveyor frame body (1) between the two sliding grooves (2). A limiting through groove (8) is provided, and a limiting plate (9) is slidably connected inside the limiting through groove (8). A push cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to the front of the bottom of the limiting plate (9). A push rod (11) is slidably connected inside the push cylinder (10). A rotating frame (12) is fixedly connected to one end of the push rod (11). A second sprocket (13) adapted to the chain (6) is rotatably connected inside the rotating frame (12). A spring (14) is fixedly connected between the top of the inner cavity of the push cylinder (10) and the other end of the push rod (11).

2. The conveyor track tensioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (7) includes a fixing frame (71), which is fixedly connected to the rear of the conveyor frame body (1). Fixing plates (72) are fixedly connected to both sides of the rear of the conveyor frame body (1). A first threaded rod (73) is rotatably connected to one side of the fixing plate (72) through a bearing.

3. The conveyor track tensioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the first threaded rod (73) passes through the fixing frame (71) and extends into the interior of the fixing frame (71). The surface of the first threaded rod (73) is threadedly connected to the first threaded sleeve (74). The top of the sliding plate (3) is fixedly connected to the first threaded sleeve (74).

4. A conveyor track tensioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the fixing frame (71) is rotatably connected to a second threaded rod (75) through an opening, and a second threaded sleeve (78) is threadedly connected to the surface of the second threaded rod (75). The rear part of the limiting plate (9) is fixedly connected to the second threaded sleeve (78).

5. A conveyor track tensioning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second bevel gear (77) is fixedly connected above the surface of the second threaded rod (75).

6. A conveyor track tensioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The end of the first threaded rod (73) is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear (76) that is adapted to the second bevel gear (77).