Quick-mounting tower crane hoisting hopper
By combining a locking mechanism with a latch and a positioning rod, and controlling the discharge port with an arc-shaped base plate and a cylinder-driven mechanism, the problem of cumbersome installation and disassembly of traditional hoppers is solved. This enables the rapid installation and convenient discharge of hoppers for tower cranes, thereby improving construction efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DEZHOU CHAOQIAN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The installation and dismantling of traditional hoppers is cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, affecting the construction progress.
The device employs a combination of locking mechanism with latches and positioning rods, along with a curved base plate and cylinder-driven discharge port control. The support column is equipped with casters, enabling quick installation and convenient material discharge.
It enables rapid installation and disassembly of the hopper, ensures smooth material discharge, and improves construction efficiency and flexibility.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tower crane auxiliary equipment, and in particular to a quick-installation tower crane material hoisting hopper. Background Technology
[0002] In construction engineering, tower cranes are crucial lifting equipment used to transport various building materials. Hoppers are one of the most commonly used lifting tools on tower cranes, used to hold and transport bulk materials such as sand, gravel, and cement. Traditional hoppers can be cumbersome to install and dismantle, consuming time and manpower, and affecting construction progress. Therefore, developing a hopper with a simple structure and quick assembly / disassembly is of significant practical importance. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model provides a fire-fighting and rescue door and window breaking device that is simple in structure, easy to operate, and has certain multi-functionality, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a quick-assembly tower crane hoisting bucket, including a bucket body and four support columns, which are connected by connecting columns. The bucket body is arranged on the inner side between the support columns. Each support column is provided with a locking mechanism at its top. The locking mechanism includes a latch and a positioning rod. The latch is a U-shaped structure with a first end and a second end. The length of the first end is greater than the length of the second end. The top of the support column is provided with a sliding groove and an insertion groove. The first end of the latch is slidably connected in the sliding groove, and the second end of the latch is inserted into the insertion groove. A fixing hole penetrating the support column is provided in the insertion groove. A through hole corresponding to the fixing hole is provided on the second end of the latch. The positioning rod is slidably connected in the fixing hole. A discharge port is provided at the bottom of the bucket body.
[0005] Preferably, the support column is provided with a mounting bracket, which is located outside the fixing hole. The positioning rod is provided with a push plate, which is connected to the mounting bracket by a spring. The spring is sleeved on the outside of the positioning rod, and a pull ring is provided at the end of the positioning rod.
[0006] Preferably, an arc-shaped base plate is provided at the discharge port, and fixed seats are provided on both sides of the discharge port, with the arc-shaped base plate rotatably connected to the fixed seats on both sides.
[0007] Preferably, the bucket body is provided with a rotating seat, a cylinder is rotatably fixed on the rotating seat, a connecting seat is provided on the arc-shaped bottom plate, and the output end of the cylinder is rotatably connected to the connecting seat.
[0008] Preferably, the sliding groove is a spatial structure that is narrow on the outside and wide on the inside, and a limit block is provided at the bottom of the first end of the latch.
[0009] Preferably, each of the support columns is equipped with casters at its bottom.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] 1. The combination of a latch and a positioning rod locking mechanism makes it easy to operate, requiring no complicated tools, and can be quickly installed and fixed, greatly shortening the installation and disassembly time.
[0012] 2. The rotating connection between the arc-shaped base plate and the fixed seat, as well as the drive of the cylinder, enables convenient control of the discharge port and ensures smooth material discharge. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sliding groove and the insertion groove;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism.
[0019] In the diagram: 1-Bucket body; 2-Support column; 3-Connecting column; 4-Locking mechanism; 5-Mounting frame; 6-Arc-shaped base plate; 7-Cylinder; 8-Wheel caster; 11-Discharge port; 12-Fixed seat; 13-Rotating seat; 21-Sliding groove; 22-Interlocking groove; 23-Limiting hole; 41-Lock; 42-Positioning rod; 43-Push plate; 44-Spring; 45-Pull ring; 61-Connecting seat; 411-First end; 412-Second end; 413-Through hole; 414-Limiting block. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0021] like Figures 1-5As shown, this utility model provides a quick-assembly tower crane material hoisting bucket, mainly comprising a bucket body 1 and four support columns 2. The four support columns 2 form a stable rectangular frame through connecting columns 3. The bucket body 1 is fixed to the inner side of this frame.
[0022] A locking mechanism 4 is provided at the top of each support column 2. The top of each support column 2 is equipped with the same locking mechanism 4 to ensure the stable fixation of the bucket body 1.
[0023] The locking mechanism 4 includes a latch 41 and a positioning rod 42. The latch 41 has a U-shaped structure, with its first end 411 being longer than its second end 412. The top of the support column 2 has a sliding groove 21 and a insertion groove 22. The first end 411 of the latch 41 is slidably connected within the sliding groove 21. The inner wall of the sliding groove 21 is designed to be narrower on the outside and wider on the inside to facilitate the sliding and positioning of the first end 411 of the latch 41.
[0024] The second end 412 of the latch 41 is inserted into the insertion groove 22. A limiting hole 23, penetrating the support column 2, is provided in the insertion groove 22. A through hole 413, corresponding to the limiting hole 23, is provided on the second end 412 of the latch 41. A positioning rod 42 is slidably connected within the limiting hole 23. When the second end 412 of the latch 41 is inserted into the insertion groove 22, the positioning rod 42 passes through the through hole 413 and the limiting hole 23 of the latch 41, thereby locking the latch 41 in the insertion groove 22.
[0025] To facilitate positioning and locking, a push plate 43 is provided on the positioning rod 42, positioned outside the limiting hole 23 for easy operation. A mounting bracket 5 is also provided on the support column 2 outside the limiting hole 23. The push plate 43 is connected to the mounting bracket 5 via a spring 44, which is sleeved on the outside of the positioning rod 42. This structure allows the positioning rod 42 to be pushed to the locked position by the spring 44 when no external force is applied. When unlocking is required, the spring force of the spring 44 can be overcome by pulling the pull ring 45 at the end of the positioning rod 42, thereby pulling out the positioning rod 42 and releasing the lock.
[0026] Within the sliding groove 21, a limiting block 414 is provided at the bottom of the first end 411 of the latch 41. The function of the limiting block 414 is to contact the edge of the sliding groove 21 after the latch 41 slides to a certain position, thereby limiting the latch 41 and preventing it from sliding excessively, thus ensuring the positioning accuracy of the latch 41.
[0027] The bottom of the bucket body 1 is provided with a discharge port 11. An arc-shaped bottom plate 6 is provided at the discharge port 11. The design of the arc-shaped bottom plate 6 allows the material to slide out more smoothly. Fixed seats 12 are provided on both sides of the discharge port 11. The two sides of the arc-shaped bottom plate 6 are rotatably connected to the fixed seats 12 through a rotating shaft, so that the arc-shaped bottom plate 6 can switch between opening and closing the discharge port 11 around the rotating shaft.
[0028] To achieve automated discharge control, a rotating seat 13 is provided on the bucket body 1. A cylinder 7 is mounted on the rotating seat 13. The output end of the cylinder 7 is rotatably connected to a connecting seat 61 provided on the arc-shaped base plate 6. By controlling the extension and retraction of the cylinder 7, the connecting seat 61 and the arc-shaped base plate 6 can be rotated, thereby achieving precise control of the discharge port 11, such as automatically opening the discharge port 11 for unloading.
[0029] Each support column 2 is equipped with casters 8 at its bottom. The installation of casters 8 allows the hopper to be easily moved and positioned on the ground, improving the flexibility of the construction site.
[0030] Working principle:
[0031] Pull the ring 45 at the end of the positioning rod 42 to overcome the elastic force of the spring 44, causing the positioning rod 42 to disengage from the limiting hole 23 and the through hole 413 of the latch 41. At this time, the latch 41 can slide. Slide the first end 411 of the U-shaped latch 41 to the appropriate position, put the lifting ring on the latch, and then push the second end 412 into the insertion groove 22. Finally, release the push plate 43, and under the action of the spring 44, the positioning rod 42 returns to its original position, passes through the through hole 413 and the limiting hole 23 of the latch 41, thereby firmly locking the latch 41 in the insertion groove 22.
[0032] The locked hopper is suspended by the lifting rings of the tower crane for hoisting. As needed, the discharge port 11 is opened manually or by controlling the arc-shaped base plate 6 via cylinder 7 to discharge the material.
Claims
1. A quick-assembly tower crane hoisting hopper, comprising a hopper body (1) and four support columns (2), characterized in that: The four support columns (2) are connected by connecting columns (3). The bucket body (1) is provided on the inner side between the support columns (2). Each support column (2) is provided with a locking mechanism (4) at its top. The locking mechanism (4) includes a latch (41) and a positioning rod (42). The latch (41) is a U-shaped structure with a first end (411) and a second end (412). The length of the first end (411) is greater than the length of the second end (412). The top of the support column (2) is provided with a sliding groove (21) and a insertion groove (22). The first end (411) of the latch (41) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (21), the second end (412) of the latch (41) is inserted into the insertion groove (22), the insertion groove (22) is provided with a fixing hole (23) that penetrates the support column (2), the second end (412) of the latch (41) is provided with a through hole (413) corresponding to the fixing hole (23), the positioning rod (42) is slidably connected in the fixing hole (23), and the bottom of the bucket (1) is provided with a discharge port (11).
2. The quick-assembly tower crane material hoisting hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support column (2) is provided with a mounting bracket (5), which is located outside the fixing hole (23). The positioning rod (42) is provided with a push plate (43), which is connected to the mounting bracket (5) by a spring (44). The spring (44) is sleeved on the outside of the positioning rod (42), and a pull ring (45) is provided at the end of the positioning rod (42).
3. The quick-assembly tower crane material hoisting hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc-shaped base plate (6) is provided at the discharge port (11), and fixed seats (12) are provided on both sides of the discharge port (11). The arc-shaped base plate (6) is rotatably connected to the fixed seats (12) on both sides.
4. A quick-assembly tower crane material hoisting hopper according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bucket body (1) is provided with a rotating seat (13), and a cylinder (7) is rotatably fixed on the rotating seat (13). A connecting seat (61) is provided on the arc-shaped bottom plate (6), and the output end of the cylinder (7) is rotatably connected to the connecting seat (61).
5. A quick-assembly tower crane material hoisting hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding groove (21) has a spatial structure that is narrow on the outside and wide on the inside, and a limit block (414) is provided at the bottom of the first end (411) of the latch (41).
6. A quick-assembly tower crane material hoisting hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the support columns (2) is equipped with casters (8) at its bottom.