A feed inlet device capable of reducing the impact of tail feed
By designing an elastic support mechanism and guide plate at the feed inlet of the bucket elevator, the impact force is buffered and absorbed, solving the problem of feed inlet wear, realizing buffering and shock reduction during the feeding process, extending service life and reducing noise and maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HANGZHOU HETAI CONVEYING EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
The feed inlet of existing bucket elevators is prone to wear during use, leading to noise and equipment failure. Moreover, wear-resistant materials are expensive and it is difficult to detect wear in a timely manner.
Design a feeding device that includes a right-angle feed inlet body, an elastic support mechanism, and a guide plate. Utilize the buffering and shock absorption of the elastic support mechanism and guide plate, combined with the design of a wear-resistant plate, to achieve buffering and vibration reduction during the feeding process. The wear-resistant plate can be replaced separately to reduce maintenance costs.
By using buffering and shock absorption, the service life of the feed inlet is extended, noise is reduced, production efficiency and product quality are improved, and maintenance and replacement costs are reduced.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of bucket elevators, and in particular to the technical field of a feed inlet device that can reduce the impact of tail feed. Background Technology
[0002] Bucket elevators are mainly composed of a head casing, a middle casing, a tail section, running parts (chains, buckets), a drive unit, and a tensioning device.
[0003] Bucket elevators typically use a method where wear-resistant materials are added to the inner wall of the inclined feed inlet. However, these materials are often expensive, and they eventually wear through over time. Furthermore, it's difficult to monitor the wear on the feed inlet's inner wall during operation. Failure to replace the material promptly can lead to dust accumulation and conveying malfunctions. Therefore, this method incurs high manufacturing and maintenance costs. To address this, most plate chain elevators now use a right-angle inlet connected to the tail section. The feed inlet has an inclined plate on the side furthest from the tail section, creating a layer of material that abrades the material, preventing it from wearing through the inner wall. However, this type of feed inlet results in a large impact force on the inclined plate when material enters, which can also cause wear and noise. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art by proposing a feed inlet device that can reduce the impact of the tail feed, thereby achieving buffering and shock absorption during the feeding process, thus improving service life and reducing noise.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a feed inlet device that can mitigate the impact of tail feed, comprising a right-angle feed inlet body, two elastic support mechanisms and a guide plate. The right-angle feed inlet body has slots on both sides of the corner, and each slot has an elastic support mechanism. The elastic support mechanism has a guide plate located inside the right-angle feed inlet body. The guide plate is inclined with the front lower than the rear. The upper surface of the guide plate has a plurality of wear-resistant plates arranged in sequence, and the wear-resistant plates are fixedly connected to the guide plate by a plurality of screws.
[0006] Preferably, the elastic support mechanism includes a connecting plate, a bearing seat, a sliding plate, a screw seat, a screw, a buffer spring, an adjusting nut, and a support. The connecting plate has an oblong hole, and a sliding plate that closes the oblong hole is slidably disposed on the outer side of the connecting plate. The sliding plate has a bearing seat, a screw seat, and a screw. The lower end of the screw passes through the support disposed on the connecting plate. An adjusting nut located below the support is disposed on the screw. A buffer spring is sleeved on the screw between the screw seat and the support.
[0007] Preferably, the connecting plate is provided with two guide rails located on the outer sides of both ends of the slide plate, and the slide plate is provided with two limiting plates located on the corresponding sides of the two guide rails.
[0008] Preferably, both ends of the guide plate are provided with connecting seats, the inner side of each connecting seat is provided with a reinforcing plate, and each reinforcing plate is provided with a connecting shaft. The connecting shaft passes through the corresponding connecting seat and the waist-shaped hole in sequence and is fixedly connected to the corresponding shaft seat.
[0009] Preferably, the bearing seat is provided with a T-shaped hole, and the rear end of the large diameter section of the T-shaped hole is provided with a plurality of threaded blind holes arranged around the small diameter section of the T-shaped hole. A connector is provided in the large diameter section of the T-shaped hole. The connector is fixedly connected to the corresponding threaded blind holes by two bolts. The rear end of the connector is provided with two plug-in bodies. The connecting shaft is provided with plug-in grooves that correspond to and cooperate with the plug-in bodies one by one.
[0010] Preferably, the inner side of the right-angle feed inlet body is provided with a wear-resistant coating.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides slots on both sides of the corner of the right-angle feed inlet body, and provides elastic support mechanisms at each slot. The elastic support mechanisms are equipped with guide plates located inside the right-angle feed inlet body. The guide plates are inclined in a front-low and rear-high state. When the guide plates are impacted by materials, the guide plates transmit the impact force to the elastic support mechanisms for buffering and absorption, thereby reducing the impact on the guide plates. Compared with the prior art, it can achieve buffering and shock absorption in the feeding process, thereby improving service life and reducing noise.
[0012] The upper surface of the guide plate is provided with several wear-resistant plates arranged in sequence. The wear-resistant plates are fixedly connected to the guide plate by several screws. The wear-resistant plates further improve the service life of the guide plate, and when the corresponding wear-resistant plate needs to be replaced, the corresponding wear-resistant plate can be replaced individually, reducing the cost of use.
[0013] The features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail through embodiments and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feed inlet device that can reduce the impact of tail feed according to the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view of a feed inlet device that can reduce the impact of tail feed according to this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the guide plate and the elastic support mechanism.
[0017] In the diagram: 1-Right-angle feed inlet body, 2-Elastic support mechanism, 3-Guide plate, 4-Slot, 5-Wear-resistant plate, 6-Connecting seat, 7-Reinforcing plate, 8-Connecting shaft, 9-Plug-in slot, 21-Connecting plate, 22-Shaft seat, 23-Slide plate, 24-Screw seat, 25-Screw, 26-Buffer spring, 27-Adjusting nut, 28-Support, 29-Oval hole, 210-Limiting plate, 211-Guide rail, 212-T-shaped hole, 213-Threaded blind hole, 214-Connecting body, 215-Bolt, 216-Plug-in body. Detailed Implementation
[0018] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This utility model discloses a feed inlet device that can reduce the impact of tail feeding, including a right-angle feed inlet body 1, two elastic support mechanisms 2 and a guide plate 3. The right-angle feed inlet body 1 has slots 4 on both sides of the corner, and elastic support mechanisms 2 are provided at the slots 4. The elastic support mechanisms 2 are provided with guide plates 3 located inside the right-angle feed inlet body 1. The guide plates 3 are inclined in a front-low and rear-high state. The upper surface of the guide plates 3 is provided with a plurality of wear-resistant plates 5 arranged in sequence. The wear-resistant plates 5 are fixedly connected to the guide plates 3 by a plurality of screws.
[0019] The elastic support mechanism 2 includes a connecting plate 21, a bearing seat 22, a sliding plate 23, a screw seat 24, a screw 25, a buffer spring 26, an adjusting nut 27, and a support 28. The connecting plate 21 has a waist-shaped hole 29. A sliding plate 23 that closes the waist-shaped hole 29 is slidably provided on the outer side of the connecting plate 21. The sliding plate 23 has a bearing seat 22. The sliding plate 23 has a screw seat 24. The screw seat 24 has a screw 25. The lower end of the screw 25 passes through the support 28 provided on the connecting plate 21. The screw 25 has an adjusting nut 27 located below the support 28. A buffer spring 26 is sleeved on the screw 25 between the screw seat 24 and the support 28. By rotating the screw 25, the screw seat 24 is driven to move downward or upward, thereby compressing or extending the spring and adjusting the buffer force.
[0020] The connecting plate 21 is provided with two guide rails 211 located on the outer sides of both ends of the slide plate 23. The slide plate 23 is provided with two limiting plates 210 located on the corresponding sides of the two guide rails 211. The guide rails 211 guide the movement of the slide plate 23, so that the slide plate 23 can stably fit with the sealing surface or adjust its position, thereby controlling the tension and sealing the waist-shaped hole 29.
[0021] Both ends of the guide plate 3 are provided with connecting seats 6, and the inner side of each connecting seat 6 is provided with a reinforcing plate 7. Each reinforcing plate 7 is provided with a connecting shaft 8. The connecting shaft 8 passes through the corresponding connecting seat 6 and the waist-shaped hole 29 in sequence and is fixedly connected to the corresponding shaft seat 22.
[0022] The bearing seat 22 is provided with a T-shaped hole 212. The rear end of the large-diameter section of the T-shaped hole 212 is provided with a plurality of threaded blind holes 213 arranged around the small-diameter section of the T-shaped hole 212. A connector 214 is provided in the large-diameter section of the T-shaped hole 212. The connector 214 is fixedly connected to the corresponding threaded blind hole 213 by two bolts 215. The rear end of the connector 214 is provided with two plug-in bodies 216. The connecting shaft 8 is provided with plug-in grooves 9 that correspond one-to-one with and cooperate with the plug-in bodies 216. This enables the tilt adjustment of the guide plate 3, thereby changing the cross-sectional area of the material conveying channel, realizing the adjustment of the feed rate and feed speed, meeting the needs of different production conditions, and improving production efficiency and product quality.
[0023] The inner side of the right-angle feed inlet body 1 is provided with a wear-resistant coating to further improve its service life.
[0024] The working process of this utility model:
[0025] This utility model discloses a feeding inlet device that can mitigate the impact of material entering from the input end of the right-angle feeding inlet body 1. When the material falls and impacts the wear-resistant plate 5, the wear-resistant plate 5 drives the guide plate 3 to move downward under the impact force. The guide plate 3 drives the shaft seat 22 to move downward through the cooperation of the connecting seat 6, the reinforcing plate 7 and the connecting shaft 8. The shaft seat 22 drives the screw seat 24 to move downward through the sliding plate 23. The screw seat 24 exerts a force on the buffer spring 26, causing it to compress and deform, absorbing the transmitted impact, thereby mitigating the impact of the material on the feeding device and reducing the noise generated by the material impact to a certain extent.
[0026] When the angle of the guide plate 3 needs to be adjusted, loosen the bolt 215 to remove it from the corresponding threaded blind hole 213, and then move the bolt 215 to drive the connecting body 214 to rotate. The connecting body 214 drives the connecting shaft 8 to rotate through the cooperation of the plug body 216 and the plug groove 9. The connecting shaft 8 drives the connecting seat 6 to rotate through the reinforcing plate 7. The connecting seat 6 drives the guide plate 3 to rotate to adjust the tilt angle. After the adjustment is completed, screw the bolt 215 into the corresponding threaded blind hole 213.
[0027] The above embodiments are illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any simple modifications to the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A feed inlet device for mitigating the impact of tail feed, characterized in that: The device includes a right-angle feed inlet body (1), two elastic support mechanisms (2) and a guide plate (3). The right-angle feed inlet body (1) has slots (4) on both sides of the corner. The slots (4) are equipped with elastic support mechanisms (2). The elastic support mechanisms (2) are equipped with guide plates (3) located inside the right-angle feed inlet body (1). The guide plates (3) are inclined with the front lower and the back higher. The upper surface of the guide plates (3) is provided with several wear-resistant plates (5) arranged in sequence. The wear-resistant plates (5) are fixedly connected to the guide plates (3) by several screws.
2. The feed inlet device for mitigating tail feed impact as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic support mechanism (2) includes a connecting plate (21), a bearing seat (22), a sliding plate (23), a screw seat (24), a screw (25), a buffer spring (26), an adjusting nut (27), and a support (28). The connecting plate (21) is provided with a waist-shaped hole (29). A sliding plate (23) that closes the waist-shaped hole (29) is slidably provided on the outside of the connecting plate (21). A bearing seat (22) is provided on the sliding plate (23). A screw seat (24) is provided on the sliding plate (23). A screw (25) is provided on the screw seat (24). The lower end of the screw (25) passes through the support (28) provided on the connecting plate (21). An adjusting nut (27) is provided on the screw (25) located below the support (28). A buffer spring (26) is sleeved on the screw (25) between the screw seat (24) and the support (28).
3. The feed inlet device for mitigating tail feed impact as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting plate (21) is provided with two guide rails (211) located on the outer sides of both ends of the slide plate (23), and the slide plate (23) is provided with two limiting plates (210) located on the corresponding sides of the two guide rails (211).
4. The feed inlet device for mitigating tail feed impact as described in claim 3, characterized in that: Both ends of the guide plate (3) are provided with connecting seats (6), and the inner side of the connecting seats (6) is provided with reinforcing plates (7). The reinforcing plates (7) are provided with connecting shafts (8). The connecting shafts (8) pass through the corresponding connecting seats (6) and waist-shaped holes (29) in sequence and are fixedly connected to the corresponding shaft seats (22).
5. The feed inlet device for mitigating tail feed impact as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The bearing seat (22) is provided with a T-shaped hole (212). The rear end of the large diameter section of the T-shaped hole (212) is provided with a plurality of threaded blind holes (213) arranged around the small diameter section of the T-shaped hole (212). A connector (214) is provided in the large diameter section of the T-shaped hole (212). The connector (214) is fixedly connected to the corresponding threaded blind hole (213) by two bolts (215). The rear end of the connector (214) is provided with two plug-in bodies (216). The connecting shaft (8) is provided with plug-in grooves (9) that correspond one-to-one with and cooperate with the plug-in bodies (216).
6. A feed inlet device for mitigating tail feed impact as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The inner side of the right-angle feed port body (1) is provided with a wear-resistant coating.