Separation device and separation method

Abstract

A separation device, comprising: a power mechanism (10), which drives a conveyor belt to move in a first direction; a scraping mechanism (11), which comprises two first mounting plates (111) spaced apart from each other in a second direction and two scraping blades (112) respectively arranged on the first mounting plates; a separation mechanism (12), which comprises two second mounting plates (121) spaced apart from each other in the second direction and two separation blades (122) respectively arranged on the second mounting plates; an edge trimming mechanism (15), which comprises two edge trimming blades (152) spaced apart from each other in a third direction and third mounting plates (151) spaced apart from each other in the second direction; and a distance adjustment assembly (13), which is configured to drive the first mounting plates, the second mounting plates and the third mounting plates to move in the second direction. The edge trimming mechanism, the scraping mechanism, the separation mechanism and the power mechanism are sequentially arranged on a support frame (14) in the first direction. Further provided is a separation method.

Description

Separation apparatus and separation method

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This disclosure is based on and claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411997704.0, filed on December 31, 2024, entitled "Separation Apparatus and Separation Method", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to the field of conveyor belt operation and maintenance technology, specifically to a separation device and separation method. Background Technology

[0004] Conveyor belts typically consist of a rubber layer with steel wire ropes, offering advantages such as long lifespan, tear resistance, and high load-bearing capacity. They are widely used in industries such as mining, metallurgy, cement, and coal mining. For long-distance conveying, multiple conveyor belts need to be vulcanized and bonded together to create a longer conveyor belt. During the bonding process, the rubber and steel wire ropes of the conveyor belt must be separated. Furthermore, after prolonged use, the rubber of the conveyor belt ages and becomes unusable, requiring separation of the rubber and steel wire ropes for easy recycling.

[0005] In related technologies, a blade is inserted into the conveyor belt and moved along one side of the wire rope to remove the rubber on that side. The conveyor belt is then rotated, and the blade insertion and movement are repeated. This process is continued until the wire rope and rubber are completely separated. However, each operation only removes rubber from one side of a single wire rope, requiring multiple operations to completely remove it. Since each conveyor belt contains multiple wire ropes, this necessitates numerous repetitive operations to achieve separation, resulting in low efficiency and cumbersome operation. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the present disclosure aims to provide a separation device and separation method that can efficiently and easily separate conveyor belts.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure adopts the following technical solution.

[0008] The first aspect of this disclosure provides a separation device for separating a conveyor belt, the separation device comprising: a power mechanism for driving the conveyor belt to move along a first direction; a scraping mechanism including two first mounting plates spaced apart from each other along a second direction and two scraping blades respectively disposed on the first mounting plates, the two scraping blades being disposed opposite each other for scraping off the cover layers on both sides of the conveyor belt in the second direction; a separation mechanism including two second mounting plates spaced apart from each other along the second direction and two separation blades respectively disposed on the second mounting plates, a portion of the surface of the separation blades being configured as curved surfaces capable of conforming to each steel wire rope of the conveyor belt for separating the steel wire ropes; an edge trimming mechanism including an edge trimming blade and two third mounting plates spaced apart from each other along the second direction, the two edge trimming blades being disposed on the third mounting plates and spaced apart from each other in a third direction, the edge trimming blades having edge trimming edges facing the first direction for trimming the two sides of the conveyor belt in the third direction; and a pitch adjustment assembly. The system includes a first adjusting assembly, a second adjusting assembly, and a third adjusting assembly. The first adjusting assembly is disposed on at least one of the two first mounting plates and is configured to drive the first mounting plate to move along a second direction. The second adjusting assembly is disposed on at least one of the two second mounting plates and is configured to drive the second mounting plate to move along the second direction. The third adjusting assembly is disposed on at least one of the two third mounting plates and is configured to drive the third mounting plate to move along the second direction. A support frame is included. The trimming mechanism, the scraping mechanism, the separating mechanism, and the power mechanism are sequentially disposed on the support frame along the first direction. The intervals between the two first mounting plates, the intervals between the two second mounting plates, and the intervals between the two third mounting plates are used to form a moving channel for the conveyor belt. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0009] Because the scraping mechanism includes scraping blades spaced apart along the second direction, it can simultaneously scrape the rubber on both sides of the conveyor belt in the second direction. Because the separating mechanism includes separating blades spaced apart along the second direction, and a portion of the surface of the separating blades can adhere to each wire rope, the separating mechanism can scrape the rubber around the wire ropes, achieving complete separation of the wire ropes and rubber. Because the trimming mechanism includes trimming blades spaced apart along the third direction, it can scrape the rubber on both sides of the conveyor belt in the third direction. Because the first pitch adjustment assembly is located on the first mounting plate, the spacing of the scraping blades can be adjusted to allow the conveyor belt to extend or to allow the scraping blades to cut into the rubber to contact the wire ropes. Because the second pitch adjustment assembly is located on the second mounting plate, the spacing of the separating blades can be adjusted to allow the conveyor belt to extend or to allow the separating blades to cut into the rubber to adhere to the wire ropes. Because the trimming mechanism, scraping mechanism, separating mechanism, and power mechanism are arranged along the first direction and form the moving channel of the conveyor belt, each mechanism can be compactly arranged, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the separating device and reduces the risk of the conveyor belt becoming loose due to an excessively long moving path. Furthermore, driven by the power mechanism, the soft edges on both sides of the conveyor belt are first trimmed by the trimming mechanism to reduce the impact of the soft edges on subsequent cutting. Then, the rubber on both sides in the second direction is scraped off by the scraping mechanism. The reduced thickness of the conveyor belt makes it easier for the separating blade to insert and cut. Finally, the separating mechanism completely scrapes off the rubber from the wire rope. The power mechanism provides stable power, enabling the conveyor belt to move continuously and stably and be separated.

[0010] In some embodiments of the separation device, the surface of the third mounting plate is configured with a groove extending in the third direction, and the trimming blade is slidably connected to the groove.

[0011] In some embodiments of the separation device, the trimming mechanism further includes mating members. One third mounting plate is provided with two mating members spaced apart from each other along the third direction, and another third mounting plate is provided with two trimming blades spaced apart from each other along the third direction. The trimming blades also have cutting edges facing the second direction. In the same projection plane perpendicular to the second direction, the projection of the cutting edges does not coincide with the projection of the mating members.

[0012] In some embodiments of the separation device, the surfaces of the two separating blades that are close to each other together form a curved surface that can conform to the entire circumference of each wire rope, and a separating blade facing the first direction is formed on the edge of the separating blade near the scraping mechanism.

[0013] In some embodiments of the separation device, when projected along the second direction, the projections of the two separation blades in the same projection plane do not overlap, forming a moving channel for the conveyor belt between the two separation blades; and when projected along the first direction, the projections of the two separation blades in the same projection plane partially overlap.

[0014] In some embodiments of the separation device, the separation blade includes a plurality of separation blades arranged sequentially along the third direction, the separation blades being detachably connected to the second mounting plate.

[0015] In some embodiments of the separation device, along the first direction, each separation blade has a clamping plate on the side away from the second mounting plate, and a threaded member passes through the clamping plate, the separation blade and the second mounting plate in sequence to limit the separation blade between the clamping plate and the second mounting plate.

[0016] In some embodiments of the separation device, the separation device further includes a limiting component disposed between the scraping mechanism and the separation mechanism, and / or between the trimming mechanism and the scraping mechanism. The adjusting component further includes a fourth adjusting component. The limiting component includes two limiting plates spaced apart along the second direction. The gap between the two limiting plates is used to form a movement channel for the conveyor belt. The fourth adjusting component is disposed on at least one of the two limiting plates. The fourth adjusting component is configured to drive the limiting plates to move along the second direction, so that the limiting plates can press the conveyor belt from both sides of the conveyor belt in the second direction.

[0017] In some embodiments of the separation device, the first adjusting component, the second adjusting component, the third adjusting component, and the fourth adjusting component each include a first motor, a first threaded rod, a meshing worm gear and a worm, and a meshing first gear and a second gear. The output shaft of the first motor is coaxially connected to the first gear, the second gear is coaxially connected to the worm, the worm gear is sleeved on the first threaded rod and threadedly connected to the first threaded rod, the first threaded rod of the first adjusting component is connected to the first mounting plate, the first threaded rod of the second adjusting component is connected to the second mounting plate, the first threaded rod of the third adjusting component is connected to the third mounting plate, and the first threaded rod of the fourth adjusting component is connected to the limiting plate.

[0018] In some embodiments of the separation device, the first adjusting component, the second adjusting component, the third adjusting component, and the fourth adjusting component further include, respectively, a first trigger switch and a second trigger switch spaced apart from each other, a trigger element disposed between the first trigger switch and the second trigger switch, a fixed rod connected to the support frame, a second threaded rod sleeved on the fixed rod and rotatable relative to the fixed rod, a second turntable threadedly connected to the second threaded rod, a handle connected to the second threaded rod, a limiting post disposed on the side of the second turntable facing the first turntable, and a torsion spring connected to the fixed rod. The first trigger switch and the second trigger switch are electrically connected to the first motor, respectively. The periphery of the first turntable engages with the trigger member. The trigger member is configured to contact the first trigger switch or the second trigger switch as the first turntable moves. The first turntable has a limiting groove around its center. The limiting post passes through the limiting groove and can move along the limiting groove. The torsion spring is partially sleeved on the limiting post. When the trigger member contacts the first trigger switch, it causes the output axis of the first motor to rotate in one direction. When the trigger member contacts the second trigger switch, it causes the output axis of the first motor to rotate in another direction.

[0019] In some embodiments of the separation device, the surfaces of both scraping blades are inclined relative to the first direction, the scraping blades have scraping edges extending along the third direction, and the extending directions of the two scraping edges intersect.

[0020] In some embodiments of the separation device, the power mechanism includes a second motor, a driving roller and a driven roller spaced apart from each other, and a third gear and a fourth gear meshing with each other. The output shaft of the second motor is coaxially connected to the driving roller, the driving roller is coaxially connected to the third gear, and the driven roller is coaxially connected to the fourth gear.

[0021] In some embodiments of the separation device, the power mechanism further includes a hand pump and an accumulator, the hand pump having a piston capable of moving closer to or away from the drive roller, and the accumulator communicating with the hand pump for keeping the piston pressed against the conveyor belt on the drive roller.

[0022] In some embodiments of the separation device, the power mechanism further includes a hydraulic cylinder having a piston rod capable of moving closer to or further away from the driving roller, the driven roller being rotatably connected to the piston rod.

[0023] In some embodiments of the separation device, the support frame is provided with a first wheel on the side away from the scraping mechanism.

[0024] In some embodiments of the separation device, the separation device further includes a support platform for supporting the conveyor belt, the support platform being located on the side of the support frame near the scraping mechanism, and the surface of the support platform being provided with a plurality of rollers capable of abutting against the conveyor belt.

[0025] In some embodiments of the separation device, a second wheel is provided on the side of the support platform away from the roller.

[0026] The second aspect of this disclosure provides a separation method using the separation device described in the first aspect above to separate a conveyor belt, comprising: a first adjustment step, wherein the first adjustment component, the second adjustment component, and the third adjustment component are adjusted respectively to separate the first mounting plates from each other by a certain distance, the second mounting plates from each other by a certain distance, and the third mounting plates from each other by a certain distance; a placement step, wherein the conveyor belt passes sequentially between the trimming blade, the scraping blade, and the separating blade, and is connected to the power mechanism; a second adjustment step, wherein the first adjustment component, the second adjustment component, and the third adjustment component are adjusted respectively to cut into the conveyor belt and contact the wire rope; and a movement step, wherein the power mechanism is used to move the conveyor belt until the entire conveyor belt passes through the separating blade. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a separation device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a trimming mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 3 is a magnified view of part A in Figure 2;

[0030] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a scraping mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a separation mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 6 is a magnified view of part B in Figure 5;

[0033] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a limiting component provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0034] Figure 8 is a perspective view of an adjustable distance assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the control motor opening and closing structure of the pitch adjustment component provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the control motor opening and closing structure of the pitch adjustment component provided in another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of a separation device with a support platform provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 12 is a flowchart of a separation method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10. Power mechanism; 101. Second motor; 102. Drive roller; 104. Third gear; 105. Fourth gear; 106. Hydraulic cylinder; 107. Accumulator; 108. Hand pump; 11. Scraping mechanism; 111. First mounting plate; 112. Scraping blade; 1121. Scraping edge; 12. Separation mechanism; 121. Second mounting plate; 122. Separating blade; 1221. Separating edge; 1222. Separating blade; 1223. Threaded component; 13. Adjustable pitch assembly; 1301. First adjustable pitch assembly; 1302. Second adjustable pitch assembly; 1303. Third adjustable pitch assembly; 1304. Fourth adjustable pitch assembly; 131. First motor; 1311. First trigger switch; 1312. Second trigger switch; 1313. Trigger; 132. First threaded rod; 133. Worm gear; 134. Worm; 135. First gear; 136. Second gear; 137. Fixed rod; 1371, second threaded rod; 1372, first turntable; 13721, groove; 13722, limiting groove; 1373, second turntable; 13731, limiting post; 1374, central gear; 1376, protruding post; 1377, limiting part; 138, handle; 14, support frame; 141, upright frame; 142, box body; 143, first wheel; 15, trimming mechanism; 151, third mounting plate; 1511, slide groove; 152, trimming knife; 1521, trimming blade; 1522, cutting blade; 153, mating part; 16, limiting assembly; 161, limiting plate; 17, support platform; 171, roller; 172, second wheel; X, first direction; Z, second direction; Y, third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0040] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this disclosure can be combined with each other, and the detailed descriptions in the specific embodiments should be understood as explanations of the purpose of this disclosure and should not be regarded as undue limitations on this disclosure.

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this disclosure; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and the foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0042] Conveyor belts typically consist of a rubber layer with steel wire ropes, offering advantages such as long lifespan, tear resistance, and high load-bearing capacity. They are widely used in industries such as mining, metallurgy, cement, and coal mining. For long-distance conveying, multiple conveyor belts need to be vulcanized and bonded together to create a longer conveyor belt. During the bonding process, the rubber and steel wire ropes of the conveyor belt must be separated. Furthermore, after prolonged use, the rubber of the conveyor belt ages and becomes unusable, requiring separation of the rubber and steel wire ropes for easy recycling.

[0043] In related technologies, a blade is inserted into the conveyor belt and moved along one side of the wire rope to remove the rubber on that side. The conveyor belt is then rotated, and the blade insertion and movement are repeated. This process is continued until the wire rope and rubber are completely separated. However, each operation only removes rubber from one side of a single wire rope, requiring multiple operations to completely remove it. Since each conveyor belt contains multiple wire ropes, this necessitates numerous repetitive operations to achieve separation, resulting in low efficiency and cumbersome operation.

[0044] The inventors of this disclosure have discovered through research that a separating blade capable of adhering to all steel wire ropes can be installed. During the relative movement of the separating blade and the conveyor belt, all steel wire ropes are separated simultaneously, thereby improving separation efficiency. Furthermore, a scraping blade can be installed before the separating blade to remove a portion of the rubber, reducing the resistance of the subsequent rubber to the separating blade and making the separation process smoother and more stable.

[0045] Based on this technical concept, this disclosure provides a separation device for separating conveyor belts. The separation device includes: a power mechanism for driving the conveyor belt to move along a first direction; a scraping mechanism including two first mounting plates spaced apart from each other along a second direction and two scraping blades respectively disposed on the first mounting plates, the two scraping blades being arranged opposite to each other for scraping off the covering layers on both sides of the conveyor belt in the second direction; a separation mechanism including two second mounting plates spaced apart from each other along the second direction and two separation blades respectively disposed on the second mounting plates, a portion of the surface of the separation blades being configured as curved surfaces capable of conforming to the steel wire ropes of the conveyor belt for separating the steel wire ropes; and an edge-cutting mechanism including an edge-cutting blade and third mounting plates spaced apart from each other along the second direction, with at least one third mounting plate provided with two edge-cutting blades spaced apart from each other along the third direction, the edge-cutting blades having edge-cutting edges facing the first direction for cutting off the conveyor belt. The two sides of the third direction; the adjusting assembly, including a first adjusting assembly, a second adjusting assembly and a third adjusting assembly, wherein the first adjusting assembly is disposed on at least one of the two first mounting plates and is configured to drive the first mounting plate to move along the second direction, and the second adjusting assembly is disposed on at least one of the two second mounting plates and is configured to drive the second mounting plate to move along the second direction, and the third adjusting assembly is disposed on at least one of the two third mounting plates and is configured to drive the third mounting plate to move along the second direction; a support frame, an edge trimming mechanism, a scraping mechanism, a separating mechanism and a power mechanism are sequentially disposed on the support frame along the first direction, and the interval between the two first mounting plates, the interval between the two second mounting plates and the interval between the two third mounting plates are used to form a moving channel for the conveyor belt; wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0046] Because the scraping mechanism includes scraping blades spaced apart along the second direction, it can simultaneously scrape the rubber on both sides of the conveyor belt in the second direction. Because the separating mechanism includes separating blades spaced apart along the second direction, and a portion of the surface of the separating blades can adhere to each wire rope, the separating mechanism can scrape the rubber around the wire ropes, achieving complete separation of the wire ropes and rubber. Because the trimming mechanism includes trimming blades spaced apart along the third direction, it can scrape the rubber on both sides of the conveyor belt in the third direction. Because the first pitch adjustment assembly is located on the first mounting plate, the spacing of the scraping blades can be adjusted to allow the conveyor belt to extend or for the scraping blades to cut into the rubber to contact the wire ropes. Because the second pitch adjustment assembly is located on the second mounting plate, the spacing of the separating blades can be adjusted to allow the conveyor belt to extend or for the separating blades to cut into the rubber to adhere to the wire ropes. Because the trimming mechanism, scraping mechanism, separating mechanism, and power mechanism are arranged along the first direction, each mechanism can be compactly arranged, which is beneficial for miniaturization of the separating device and reduces the risk of the conveyor belt becoming loose due to an excessively long travel path. Furthermore, driven by the power mechanism, the soft edges on both sides of the conveyor belt are first trimmed by the trimming mechanism to reduce the impact of the soft edges on subsequent cutting. Then, the rubber on both sides in the second direction is scraped off by the scraping mechanism. The conveyor belt with reduced thickness is easier for the separation blade to insert and cut. Finally, the separation mechanism completely scrapes off the rubber of the wire rope. The power mechanism can provide stable power, enabling the conveyor belt to move continuously and stably and be separated.

[0047] In the description of this disclosure, the technical terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc., are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary or secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0048] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0049] In the description of this disclosure, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of this disclosure, for ease of explanation, the direction of arrow X is referred to as the "first direction", the direction of arrow Y as the "third direction", and the direction of arrow Z as the "second direction".

[0051] In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "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 disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0052] In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" shall be interpreted broadly and may refer to direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0053] The following describes some embodiments of this disclosure in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a separation device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 is a perspective view of a trimming mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 is a partially enlarged view of part A of Figure 2; Figure 4 is a perspective view of a scraping mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5 is a perspective view of a separation mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 6 is a partially enlarged view of part B of Figure 5; Figure 7 is a perspective view of a limiting component provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 8 is a perspective view of a distance adjustment component provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the control motor opening and closing of the distance adjustment component provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 10 is a structural schematic diagram of the control motor opening and closing of the distance adjustment component provided in yet another embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of a separation device with a support platform provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 12 is a flowchart of a separation method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] In a first aspect, as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 11, this disclosure provides a separation device for separating a conveyor belt. The separation device includes: a power mechanism 10 for driving the conveyor belt to move along a first direction X; a scraping mechanism 11 including two first mounting plates 111 spaced apart from each other along a second direction Z and two scraping blades 112 respectively disposed on the first mounting plates 111, the two scraping blades 112 being disposed opposite each other for scraping off the covering layers on both sides of the conveyor belt along the second direction Z; and a separation mechanism 12 including two separate components arranged along the second direction Z. The second mounting plate 121 and two separating blades 122 respectively disposed on the second mounting plate 121, wherein a portion of the surface of the separating blades 122 is configured as a curved surface capable of conforming to each steel wire rope of the conveyor belt for separating the steel wire ropes; the trimming mechanism 15 includes trimming blades 152 and third mounting plates 151 spaced apart from each other along the second direction Z, wherein at least one third mounting plate 151 is provided with two trimming blades 152 spaced apart from each other along the third direction Y, the trimming blades 152 having trimming edges 1521 facing the first direction X for trimming the two sides of the conveyor belt in the third direction Y. The pitch adjustment assembly 13 includes a first pitch adjustment assembly 1301, a second pitch adjustment assembly 1302, and a third pitch adjustment assembly 1303. The first pitch adjustment assembly 1301 is disposed on at least one of the two first mounting plates 111 and is configured to drive the first mounting plate 111 to move along the second direction Z. The second pitch adjustment assembly 1302 is disposed on at least one of the two second mounting plates 121 and is configured to drive the second mounting plate 121 to move along the second direction Z. The third pitch adjustment assembly 1303 is disposed on both... At least one of the third mounting plates 151, the third pitch adjustment assembly 1303 is configured to drive the third mounting plate 151 to move along the second direction Z; the support frame 14, the trimming mechanism 15, the scraping mechanism 11, the separating mechanism 12 and the power mechanism 10 are sequentially arranged on the support frame 14 along the first direction X, the interval between the two first mounting plates 111, the interval between the two second mounting plates 121 and the interval between the two third mounting plates 151 are used to form a moving channel for the conveyor belt; wherein, the first direction X, the second direction Z and the third direction Y are perpendicular to each other.

[0056] The separation device includes a power mechanism 10, a scraping mechanism 11, a separation mechanism 12, an edge trimming mechanism 15, an adjustment assembly 13, and a support frame 14. The scraping mechanism 11, the separation mechanism 12, and the power mechanism 10 are sequentially arranged on the support frame 14. A portion of the scraping mechanism 11 is connected to the support frame 14 via a first adjustment assembly 1301, a portion of the separation mechanism 12 is connected to the support frame 14 via a second adjustment assembly 1302, and a portion of the edge trimming mechanism 15 is connected to the support frame 14 via a third adjustment assembly 1303.

[0057] The support frame 14 can be placed on a horizontal surface such as the ground or a platform. The support frame 14 has multiple spaced-apart uprights 141, arranged sequentially in the same direction. Each upright 141 corresponds to a scraping mechanism 11, a separating mechanism 12, an edge-trimming mechanism 15, and a power mechanism 10. The arrangement direction of the uprights 141 is considered a first direction X. The first direction X can be parallel to the horizontal plane. The edge-trimming mechanism 15, the scraping mechanism 11, the separating mechanism 12, and the power mechanism 10 are arranged sequentially along the first direction X and are respectively mounted on each upright 141.

[0058] In one specific embodiment, as shown in FIG1, the support frame 14 includes a flat frame and upright frames 141. The extension direction of the flat frame is parallel to a first direction X, and the extension direction of the upright frames 141 is parallel to a second direction Z. When the support frame 14 is placed on a horizontal surface, the surface of the flat frame is parallel to the horizontal surface. Multiple upright frames 141 are provided, and the multiple upright frames 141 are spaced apart from each other along the first direction X. A power mechanism 10 is provided on the upright frame 141 located on one side of the first direction X, a separation mechanism 12 is provided on the adjacent upright frame 141, a scraping mechanism 11 is provided on the upright frame 141 adjacent to the separation mechanism 12, and an edge trimming mechanism 15 is provided on the upright frame 141 located on the other side of the first direction X.

[0059] The scraping mechanism 11 includes a first mounting plate 111 and a scraping blade 112. Two first mounting plates 111 are provided, spaced apart from each other along a second direction Z. At least one of the two first mounting plates 111 is connected to a frame 141 via a first adjusting assembly 1301, which is configured to drive the first mounting plate 111 to move along the second direction Z. Each first mounting plate 111 is provided with a scraping blade 112, which can be configured as a straight blade extending along a third direction Y, and the scraping blades 112 are facing each other. The second direction Z is perpendicular to the first direction X. The second direction Z can be a direction perpendicular to the horizontal plane, i.e., the direction of gravity. The third direction Y is perpendicular to both the first direction X and the second direction Z.

[0060] Optionally, one first mounting plate 111 is connected to the upright 141 via a first adjusting assembly 1301, and another first mounting plate 111 is also connected to the upright 141. The distance between the two first mounting plates 111 can be changed via the first adjusting assembly 1301. Alternatively, one first mounting plate 111 is connected to the upright 141 via a first adjusting assembly 1301, and another first mounting plate 111 is also connected to the upright 141 via the first adjusting assembly 1301. The distance between the two first mounting plates 111 can be changed via either the first adjusting assembly 1301.

[0061] Before the separation operation, the distance between the two scraping blades 112 can be increased by the first pitch adjustment component 1301, so that the conveyor belt can extend between the scraping blades 112. During the separation operation, the distance between the two scraping blades 112 can be decreased by the first pitch adjustment component 1301, so that the scraping blades 112 cut into the rubber of the conveyor belt and scrape off part of the rubber as the conveyor belt moves.

[0062] The separation mechanism 12 includes a second mounting plate 121 and a separating blade 122. Two second mounting plates 121 are provided, spaced apart from each other along a second direction Z. At least one of the two second mounting plates 121 is connected to the upright frame 141 via a second adjusting assembly 1302, which is configured to drive the second mounting plate 121 to move along the second direction Z. Separating blades 122 are respectively provided on each second mounting plate 121. A portion of each separating blade 122 is in contact with a steel wire rope, and portions of the surfaces of the two separating blades 122 respectively adhere to a portion of the steel wire rope from both sides of the conveyor belt, together surrounding the periphery of each steel wire rope.

[0063] Optionally, one second mounting plate 121 is connected to the upright 141 via a second adjusting assembly 1302, and another second mounting plate 121 is connected to the upright 141. The distance between the two second mounting plates 121 can be changed via the second adjusting assembly 1302. Also optionally, one second mounting plate 121 is connected to the upright 141 via a second adjusting assembly 1302, and another second mounting plate 121 is connected to the upright 141 via the second adjusting assembly 1302. The distance between the two first mounting plates 111 can be changed via either second adjusting assembly 1302.

[0064] Before the separation operation, the distance between the two separating blades 122 can be increased by the second adjusting component 1302, allowing the conveyor belt to extend between the separating blades 122. During the separation operation, the distance between the two separating blades 122 is decreased by the second adjusting component 1302, causing the separating blades 122 to cut into the conveyor rubber and fit tightly against the wire rope. As the conveyor belt moves, it scrapes away all the rubber on the circumference of the wire rope.

[0065] The conveyor belt generally does not have steel wire ropes on both sides of the third direction Y. An edge trimming mechanism 15 can be provided to trim the edges of the conveyor belt. The separation device also includes the edge trimming mechanism 15. The edge trimming mechanism 15, the scraping mechanism 11, the separation mechanism 12, and the power mechanism 10 are sequentially arranged along the first direction X on the support frame 14. Specifically, the support frame 14 may include four uprights 141 arranged along the first direction X. The power mechanism 10 and the edge trimming mechanism 15 are respectively arranged on the uprights 141 on both sides of the first direction X. The separation mechanism 12 is arranged on the upright 141 adjacent to the power mechanism 10, and the scraping mechanism 11 is arranged on the upright 141 adjacent to the edge trimming mechanism 15.

[0066] The trimming mechanism 15 includes trimming blades 152 and a third mounting plate 151. The third mounting plate 151 can be directly connected to the upright 141, or it can be connected to the upright 141 via a third adjusting assembly 1303. The third mounting plate 151 is provided with two trimming blades 152, which are spaced apart from each other along a third direction Y. The trimming blades 152 are located on the moving path of the conveyor belt. The trimming blades 152 have trimming edges 1521 facing the first direction X. The length of the trimming edges 1521 in the second direction Z is greater than the length of the conveyor belt in the second direction Z. As the conveyor belt moves along the first direction X, the trimming blades 152 penetrate the conveyor belt and trim the two sides of the conveyor belt.

[0067] The soft edges on both sides of the conveyor belt in the third direction (Y) are prone to bending and arching during subsequent cutting. Using the edge trimming mechanism 15 to remove these soft edges can reduce their impact on subsequent cutting. This helps improve the separation effect, allowing the wire rope to separate from the rubber more thoroughly.

[0068] The power mechanism 10 can fix the conveyor belt and drive the conveyor belt to move along the first direction X, so that the conveyor belt moves from the scraping mechanism 11 to the separation mechanism 12, and from the separation mechanism 12 to the power mechanism 10.

[0069] Furthermore, the support frame 14 is provided with multiple boxes 142, each box 142 having a receiving space, in which the adjustable distance component 13 can be accommodated.

[0070] In the technical solution of this embodiment, since the scraping mechanism 11 includes scraping blades 112 spaced apart along the second direction Z, the scraping mechanism 11 can simultaneously scrape the rubber on both sides of the conveyor belt in the second direction Z. Since the separating mechanism 12 includes separating blades 122 spaced apart along the second direction Z, and a portion of the surface of the separating blades 122 can adhere to each wire rope, the separating mechanism 12 can scrape the rubber around the wire rope, achieving complete separation of the wire rope and the rubber. Since the trimming mechanism 15 includes trimming blades 152 spaced apart along the third direction Y, the trimming mechanism 15 can scrape the rubber on both sides of the conveyor belt in the third direction Y. Since the first pitch adjustment assembly 1301 is disposed on the first mounting plate 111, the spacing of the scraping blades 112 can be adjusted to allow the conveyor belt to extend into it or to allow the scraping blades 112 to cut into the rubber to contact the wire rope. Since the second pitch adjustment assembly 1302 is located on the second mounting plate 121, the spacing of the separating blades 122 can be adjusted to ensure that the conveyor belt can extend into the gap or that the separating blades 122 can cut into the rubber to fit the steel wire rope. Because the trimming mechanism 15, scraping mechanism 11, separating mechanism 12, and power mechanism 10 are arranged along the first direction X, each mechanism can be compactly arranged, which is beneficial for miniaturization of the separating device and reduces the risk of the conveyor belt becoming loose due to an excessively long movement path. Furthermore, driven by the power mechanism 10, the conveyor belt is first trimmed by the trimming mechanism 15 to remove the soft edges on both sides, reducing the impact of the soft edges on subsequent cutting. Then, the scraping mechanism 11 scrapes away the rubber on both sides in the second direction Z. The reduced thickness of the conveyor belt makes it easier for the separating blades 122 to insert and cut. Finally, the separating mechanism 12 completely scrapes away the rubber from the steel wire rope. The power mechanism 10 provides stable power, enabling the conveyor belt to move continuously and stably and be separated.

[0071] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the surface of the third mounting plate 151 is configured with a groove 1511 extending in the third direction Y, and the trimming blade 152 is slidably connected to the groove 1511.

[0072] The surface of the third mounting plate 151 has a groove 1511 extending in the third direction Y, and the trimmer 152 is engaged in the groove 1511 and can slide along the groove 1511.

[0073] Furthermore, multiple through holes arranged in the third direction Y are provided on the third mounting plate 151. The through holes are threaded. When the trimmer 152 moves to the appropriate position, the bolt passes through the trimmer 152 and enters the through hole to fix the position of the trimmer 152.

[0074] In an optional embodiment, a plurality of through holes arranged in a third direction Y are provided on the third mounting plate 151. The through holes are threaded, and bolts pass through the trimmer 152 and enter the through holes to fix the position of the trimmer 152.

[0075] In use, the trimming blade 152 can be moved to the edges of the wire ropes on both sides of the third direction Y, so that the trimming blade 152 peels off the rubber on the outside of the wire ropes on both sides of the third direction Y. If the wire ropes are close to the edges of the conveyor belt on both sides of the third direction Y, the trimming blades 152 can be moved away from each other and moved outside the movement path of the conveyor belt, without trimming.

[0076] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the trimming mechanism 15 further includes mating members 153. One third mounting plate 151 is provided with two mating members 153 spaced apart from each other along the third third direction Y. Another third mounting plate 151 is provided with two trimming blades 152 spaced apart from each other along the third third direction Y. The trimming blades 152 also have cutting edges 1522 facing the second direction Z. In the same projection plane perpendicular to the second direction Z, the projection of the cutting edge 1522 does not coincide with the projection of the mating member 153.

[0077] Two third mounting plates 151 are spaced apart along the second direction Z. One third mounting plate 151 has two trimming blades 152 spaced apart along the third direction Y, and the other third mounting plate 151 has two mating parts 153 spaced apart along the third direction Y. At least one of the two third mounting plates 151 is connected to the support frame 14 via a third adjusting assembly 1303. The third adjusting assembly 1303 can be used to drive the third mounting plate 151 to move along the second direction Z, thereby changing the distance between the two third mounting plates 151. The trimming blades 152 also have cutting edges 1522 facing the second direction Z. In the same projection plane perpendicular to the second direction Z, the projection of the cutting edge 1522 does not coincide with the projection of the mating parts 153.

[0078] The mating member 153 has a plane perpendicular to the second direction Z, which presses the conveyor belt against the cutting blade 152. The edge of this plane can abut against the cutting blade 1522. As the cutting blade 152 and the mating member 153 approach each other, this plane and the cutting blade 1522 press the conveyor belt from both sides along the second direction Z to provide shearing force, causing the cutting blade 1522 to cut into and penetrate the conveyor belt. The mating member 153 can be constructed in any shape that can cooperate with the cutting blade 1522 to form a shearing force. Figure 3 shows one specific shape of the mating member 153, but this disclosure does not impose any special limitation on the shape of the mating member 153.

[0079] In use, the third pitch adjustment assembly 1303 is used to increase the spacing of the third mounting plates 151, allowing the conveyor belt to be positioned between the trimmer 152 and the mating part 153. Then, the third pitch adjustment assembly 1303 is used to decrease the spacing of the third mounting plates 151. The mating part 153 abuts against the conveyor belt from one side, and the trimmer 1522 cuts into the conveyor belt from the other side. The mating part 153 and the trimmer 1522 work together to provide shearing force to the conveyor belt, causing the trimmer 152 to penetrate the conveyor belt.

[0080] In some embodiments, two third mounting plates 151 are spaced apart from each other along the second direction Z. Two trimming blades 152 spaced apart along the third direction Y are provided on one third mounting plate 151, and two mating members corresponding to the positions of the trimming blades 152 are provided on the other third mounting plate 151. A third adjusting assembly 1303 is provided on at least one of the two third mounting plates 151, and the third adjusting assembly 1303 is configured to drive the third mounting plate 151 to move along the second direction Z. The trimming blades 152 also have cutting edges 1522 facing the second direction Z. The cutting edges 1522 on one third mounting plate 151 and the cutting edges 1522 on the other third mounting plate 151 have opposite orientations and can abut against each other. In the same projection plane perpendicular to the second direction Z, the projection of the cutting edge 1522 on one third mounting plate 151 at least partially coincides with the projection of the mating members on the other third mounting plate 151. As the two third mounting plates 151 approach each other, the two cutting blades 1522 cooperate to provide shearing force from both sides of the conveyor belt along the second direction Z until both cutting blades 1522 cut into the conveyor belt and abut against each other.

[0081] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the surfaces of the two separating blades 122 that are close to each other together form a curved surface that can conform to the entire circumference of each wire rope, and a separating blade 1221 facing the first direction X is formed on the edge of the separating blade 122 near the scraping mechanism 11.

[0082] Two second mounting plates 121 are spaced apart from each other along the second direction Z, and a separating blade 122 is provided on each second mounting plate 121. A portion of the separating blade 122 is located between the second mounting plates 121, allowing the separating blade 122 to be positioned on the moving path of the conveyor belt. The portion of the separating blade 122 located on the moving path of the conveyor belt is configured with a separating edge 1221, which faces the first direction X.

[0083] Specifically, each separating blade 122 has a separating edge 1221 formed on its edge facing the scraping mechanism 11. The blade surfaces of the separating blades 122 are bent into curved surfaces, with one separating blade 122's blade surface at least touching a portion of all the steel wire ropes within the conveyor belt, and the other separating blade 122's blade surface at least touching another portion of all the steel wire ropes within the conveyor belt. The two separating blades 122 together form multiple curved surfaces that fit against all the steel wire ropes within the conveyor belt. In use, this allows for the simultaneous peeling of rubber from all the steel wire ropes, achieving efficient separation of the conveyor belt.

[0084] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG6, when projected along the second direction Z, the projections of the two separating blades 122 in the same projection plane do not overlap, forming a moving channel for the conveyor belt between the two separating blades 122. Furthermore, when projected along the first direction X, the projections of the two separating blades 122 in the same projection plane partially overlap.

[0085] Projecting along the second direction Z, the projections of the two separating blades 122 on the same projection plane do not overlap. When the conveyor belt moves along the first direction X, it first passes through one separating blade 122, which separates a portion of the rubber outside the periphery of the wire rope; then it passes through another separating blade 122, which separates another portion of the rubber outside the periphery of the wire rope.

[0086] Projecting along the first direction X, the projected portions of the two separating blades 122 overlap in the same projection plane. When the second spacing adjustment component 1302 is used to reduce the spacing of the separating blades 122 along the second direction Z, the overlapping portion can cut into the conveyor belt.

[0087] Furthermore, the surfaces of the two separating blades 122 that are close to each other are each constructed with convex ridges protruding away from themselves. Projected along the first direction X, the projections of the two convex ridges onto the same projection plane can overlap. The separating blade 122 located on one side of the second direction Z is considered the first separating blade, and the separating blade 122 located on the other side of the second direction Z is considered the second separating blade. When the second pitch adjustment assembly 1302 is used to reduce the distance between the first and second separating blades, at least one of the first and second separating blades moves along the second direction Z towards the wire rope. For any wire rope in the conveyor belt, the convex ridge of the first separating blade cuts into the rubber on one side of the third direction Y of the wire rope, and the convex ridge of the second separating blade cuts into the rubber on the other side of the third direction Y of the wire rope. The first separating blade and / or the second separating blade move along the second direction Z towards the wire rope until both the blade surfaces of the first and second separating blades contact and adhere to the wire rope, at which point the convex ridges penetrate the rubber.

[0088] Therefore, by installing the separating blades 122 in a staggered manner, each separating blade 122 only needs to cut a portion of the rubber, and there will be no interference between the separating blades 122, which can separate the wire rope and the rubber more cleanly and thoroughly.

[0089] In some embodiments, referring to FIG6, the separating blade 122 includes a plurality of separating blades 1222 arranged sequentially along the third direction Y, and the separating blades 1222 are detachably connected to the second mounting plate 121.

[0090] The separating blade 122 includes multiple separating blades 1222. The multiple separating blades 1222 are arranged sequentially along a third direction Y, and the separating blades 1222 can be detached relatively independently. The separating blades 1222 are detachably connected to the second mounting plate 121, and a portion of the separating blades 1222 is located on the moving path of the conveyor belt.

[0091] Furthermore, the two separating blades 1222 facing each other in the second direction Z are regarded as a set of separating blades. Each set of separating blades corresponds to a steel wire rope, and each set of separating blades is used to separate the rubber on the entire circumference of a steel wire rope.

[0092] Optionally, the scraper 112 is detachably connected to the first mounting plate 111. Also optionally, the trimmer 152 is detachably connected to the third mounting plate 151.

[0093] Therefore, if any blade becomes damaged or dull, only that blade needs to be replaced. Replacement is convenient and inexpensive.

[0094] In some embodiments, along the first direction X, each separating blade 1222 is provided with a clamping plate on the side away from the second mounting plate 121, and the threaded member 1223 passes through the clamping plate, the separating blade 1222 and the second mounting plate 121 in sequence to limit the separating blade 1222 between the clamping plate and the second mounting plate 121.

[0095] The separating blade 1222 is positioned between the second mounting plate 121 and the clamping plate. A threaded member 1223 passes through the clamping plate and the second mounting plate 121. Tightening the threaded member 1223 can bring the clamping plate closer to the second mounting plate 121 and clamp the separating blade 1222, or it can move the clamping plate away from the second mounting plate 121 to allow the separating blade 1222 to be removed. For example, the threaded member 1223 is a nut or screw.

[0096] In some embodiments, the threaded member 1223 is provided to pass through the trimmer 152 and the second mounting plate 121 in sequence, so that the trimmer 152 is fixed on the second mounting plate 121.

[0097] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7, the separating device further includes a limiting component 16, which is disposed between the scraping mechanism 11 and the separating mechanism 12, and / or between the trimming mechanism 15 and the scraping mechanism 11. The adjusting component 13 further includes a fourth adjusting component 1304. The limiting component 16 includes two limiting plates 161 spaced apart along the second direction Z. The gap between the two limiting plates 161 is used to form a moving channel for the conveyor belt. The fourth adjusting component 1304 is disposed on at least one of the two limiting plates 161. The fourth adjusting component 1304 is configured to drive the limiting plate 161 to move along the second direction Z, so that the limiting plate 161 can press the conveyor belt from both sides of the conveyor belt in the second direction Z.

[0098] In one specific embodiment, the support frame 14 is provided with six boxes 142. Each set of boxes includes two boxes 142 spaced apart from each other along the second direction Z. Each box 142 has a receiving space to accommodate a portion of the fourth adjustment component 1304. The three sets of boxes are designated as a first box group, a second box group, and a third box group. The first box group, the second box group, and the third box group are arranged along the first direction X and can be respectively mounted on the uprights 141 arranged along the first direction X. A power mechanism 10 is provided on the upright 141 on the side of the third box group away from the second box group. A separation mechanism 12 is provided on the third box group. An edge trimming mechanism 15 is provided on the first box group, and a scraping mechanism 11 is provided on the second box group.

[0099] Two third mounting plates 151 are respectively disposed on two boxes 142 in the first box group, two first mounting plates 111 are respectively disposed on two boxes 142 in the second box group, and two second mounting plates 121 are respectively disposed on two boxes 142 in the third box group. The third mounting plates 151, the first mounting plates 111 and the second mounting plates 121 are all located on the same side of the first direction X of the box 142.

[0100] Two limiting plates 161 are respectively disposed on two boxes 142 in the first box group, and located on the side of box 142 away from the third mounting plate 151. At least one of the two limiting plates 161 is connected to box 142 via a fourth adjusting assembly 1304. And / or, two limiting plates 161 are respectively disposed on two boxes 142 in the second box group, and located on the side of box 142 away from the first mounting plate 111. At least one of the two limiting plates 161 is connected to box 142 via a fourth adjusting assembly 1304.

[0101] In use, the fourth pitch adjustment component 1304 is used to adjust the distance between the two limit plates 161, so that the limit plates 161 press against the conveyor belt, reducing the probability of the conveyor belt deviating. By adjusting the fourth pitch adjustment component 1304, the gaps between the third mounting plates 151, the gaps between the limit plates 161, the gaps between the scraping blades 112, and the gaps between the separating blades 122 can be aligned on the same straight line.

[0102] Therefore, the limiting component 16 positions and clamps the conveyor belt in the second direction Z, reducing the probability of the conveyor belt deviating during the cutting process, improving the stability of the conveyor belt, and helping to improve the stability of the cutting operation.

[0103] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8, the first adjusting assembly 1301, the second adjusting assembly 1302, the third adjusting assembly 1303, and the fourth adjusting assembly 1304 respectively include a first motor 131, a first threaded rod 132, a meshing worm wheel 133 and a worm 134, and a meshing first gear 135 and a second gear 136. The output shaft of the first motor 131 is coaxially connected to the first gear 135, the second gear 136 is coaxially connected to the worm 134, the worm wheel 133 is sleeved on the first threaded rod 132 and threadedly connected to the first threaded rod 132, the first threaded rod 132 of the first adjusting assembly 1301 is connected to the first mounting plate 111, the first threaded rod 132 of the second adjusting assembly 1302 is connected to the second mounting plate 121, the first threaded rod 132 of the third adjusting assembly 1303 is connected to the third mounting plate 151, and the first threaded rod 132 of the fourth adjusting assembly 1304 is connected to the limiting plate 161.

[0104] The first pitch adjustment assembly 1301, the second pitch adjustment assembly 1302, the third pitch adjustment assembly 1303, and the fourth pitch adjustment assembly 1304 all use the same internal components to achieve pitch adjustment. The first motor 131 can be connected to the stand 141 or the housing 142. The output shaft of the first motor 131 and the worm gear 134 both extend along the third direction Y. The output shaft of the first motor 131 is coaxially connected to the first gear 135. Turning on the first motor 131 drives the first gear 135 to rotate. The second gear 136 meshes with the first gear 135 and is coaxially connected to the worm gear 134, causing the worm gear 134 to rotate. The first threaded rod 132 extends along the second direction Z. The surface of the first threaded rod 132 is threaded. The worm wheel 133 is sleeved on the first threaded rod 132 and threadedly connected to it. The worm gear 133 has teeth on its circumferential structure, which are hinged to the threads on the worm 134. When the worm 134 rotates, it drives the worm gear 133 to rotate. When the worm gear 133 rotates relative to the first threaded rod 132, the first threaded rod 132 moves along the second direction Z. One end of the first threaded rod 132 is connected to any one of the first mounting plate 111, the second mounting plate 121, the third mounting plate 151, and the limiting plate 161.

[0105] Multiple worm gears 133 can be provided, corresponding to multiple first threaded rods 132. Each first threaded rod 132 is threadedly connected to each worm gear 133. The multiple worm gears 133 are spaced apart from each other along the third direction Y. One end of each first threaded rod 132 is connected to any one of the first mounting plate 111, the second mounting plate 121, the third mounting plate 151, and the limiting plate 161. All worm gears 133 can be configured to mesh with a worm 134. Optionally, the multiple worm gears 133 can be evenly distributed along the third direction Y.

[0106] Thus, by cooperating with the worm gear 133 and the worm 134, at least one of the first mounting plate 111, the second mounting plate 121, the third mounting plate 151 and the limiting plate 161 can be moved, thereby adjusting the spacing and thus fitting and clamping the conveyor belt.

[0107] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the first adjusting assembly 1301, the second adjusting assembly 1302, the third adjusting assembly 1303, and the fourth adjusting assembly 1304 further include, respectively, a first trigger switch 1311 and a second trigger switch 1312 spaced apart from each other, a trigger element 1313 disposed between the first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312, a fixed rod 137 connected to the support frame 14, a second threaded rod 1371 sleeved on the fixed rod 137 and rotatable relative to the fixed rod 137, a second turntable 1373, a first turntable 1372 threadedly connected to the second threaded rod 1371, a handle 138 connected to the second threaded rod 1371, a limiting post 13731 disposed on the side of the second turntable 1373 facing the first turntable 1372, and a fixed rod 137 connected to the support frame 14. The torsion spring of rod 137, the first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312 are electrically connected to the first motor 131 respectively, the periphery of the first turntable 1372 engages with the trigger member 1313, the trigger member 1313 is configured to contact the first trigger switch 1311 or the second trigger switch 1312 as the first turntable 1372 moves, the first turntable 1372 has a limiting groove 13722 around its center, the limiting post 13731 passes through the limiting groove 13722 and can move along the limiting groove 13722, the torsion spring is sleeved on the limiting post 13731, wherein, the trigger member 1313 contacts the first trigger switch 1311 to make the output axis of the first motor 131 rotate in one direction, the trigger member 1313 contacts the second trigger switch 1312 to make the output axis of the first motor 131 rotate in the other direction.

[0108] The first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312 are electrically connected to the first motor 131. When the first trigger switch 1311 is turned on, the output axis of the first motor 131 rotates in one direction; when the second trigger switch 1312 is turned on, the output axis of the first motor 131 rotates in the other direction. The first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312 are spaced apart from each other, and a trigger element 1313 is placed between them. Moving the trigger element 1313 causes it to contact and turn on either the first trigger switch 1311 or the second trigger switch 1312, thereby controlling the rotation of the first motor 131.

[0109] Handle 138 is rotatably connected to support frame 14. Handle 138 can be rotatably connected to the outer wall of housing 142, or rotatably connected to stand 141. Fixed rod 137 extends in the third direction Y and is connected to support frame 14. Second threaded rod 1371 is constructed as a hollow cylinder, sleeved on fixed rod 137 and rotatable relative to fixed rod 137. Handle 138 is connected to second threaded rod 1371; rotating handle 138 causes second threaded rod 1371 to rotate around fixed rod 137. First turntable 1372 is sleeved on and threadedly engaged with second threaded rod 1371, and is positioned near the end of second threaded rod 1371. Rotation of second threaded rod 1371 causes first turntable 1372 to rotate.

[0110] A second turntable 1373 and a torsion spring are also fitted onto the fixed rod 137. The second turntable 1373 can rotate relative to the fixed rod 137. The torsion spring is connected to the limiting post 13731 on the fixed rod 137 and the second turntable 1373. For example, the torsion spring is fitted onto the limiting post 13731. The second turntable 1373 is directly opposite the first turntable 1372. The second turntable 1373 has a limiting post 13731 protruding from the surface of the first turntable 1372 near the surface of the second turntable 1373. The first turntable 1372 has a limiting groove 13722 partially surrounding the center of the first turntable 1372. The limiting post 13731 extends into the limiting groove 13722. When the first turntable 1372 rotates, the limiting groove 13722 pushes the limiting post 13731 to rotate the second turntable 1373. Under the reaction force of the torsion spring, the force of the limiting post 13731 blocking the limiting groove 13722 increases. During this period, the rotation of the first turntable 1372 is slower than the rotation of the second threaded rod 1371. The first turntable 1372 rotates with the second threaded rod 1371 and moves along the second threaded rod 1371. Continue to rotate the handle 138 to make the second threaded rod 1371 continue to rotate until the torsion spring is stretched to its limit and the second turntable 1373 stops rotating. The limiting post 13731 blocks the limiting groove 13722, preventing the first turntable 1372 from rotating with the second threaded rod 1371.

[0111] Furthermore, a central gear 1374 can be fitted onto the fixed rod 137. The central gear 1374 is rotatably connected to the fixed rod 137 and meshes with the first gear 135 and the second gear 136 respectively.

[0112] The first turntable 1372 engages with the trigger 1313. Specifically, a groove 13721 is formed on the periphery of the first turntable 1372, and the trigger 1313 engages within the groove 13721. Baffles extending along a third direction (Y) can be provided on both sides of the trigger 1313, ensuring that the trigger 1313 can only move along this direction and preventing it from rotating with the first turntable 1372. When the first turntable 1372 moves along the second threaded rod 1371, it causes the trigger 1313 to move along the third direction (Y). A first trigger switch 1311 and a second trigger switch 1312 are provided along the movement path of the trigger 1313. When the second threaded rod 1371 rotates in one direction, the first turntable 1372 causes the trigger 1313 to contact and activate the first trigger switch 1311; when the second threaded rod 1371 rotates in another direction, the first turntable 1372 causes the trigger 1313 to contact and activate the second trigger switch 1312.

[0113] After the trigger element 1313 abuts against the first trigger switch 1311 or the second trigger switch 1312, the trigger element 1313 blocks the movement of the first turntable 1372 along the third direction Y, preventing the first turntable 1372 from continuing to move along the second threaded rod 1371. At this time, turning the handle 138 will drive the second threaded rod 1371 to continue rotating, and the first turntable 1372 will rotate in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the second threaded rod 1371. At this time, the contact element remains in the position of triggering the first trigger switch 1311 or the second trigger switch 1312. If the handle 138 is stopped from being turned, the elastic force accumulated in the torsion spring will drive the limit post 13731 to reset. The limit post 13731 pushes the limit groove 13722 to reset the first turntable 1372, driving the trigger element 1313 back between the first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312.

[0114] In one specific embodiment, the first adjusting assembly 1301, the second adjusting assembly 1302, the third adjusting assembly 1303, and the fourth adjusting assembly 1304 each further include a base. The first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312 are spaced apart from each other and disposed on the base. The trigger member 1313 includes a trigger portion and a engaging portion, which are integrally formed. The portion between the trigger portion and the engaging portion is hinged to the base. The engaging portion engages with the groove 13721 of the first turntable 1372, and the trigger portion is located between the first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312. The first turntable 1372 drives the engaging portion to move, thereby causing the trigger portion to contact the first trigger switch 1311 or the second trigger switch 1312. Optionally, the extending direction of the trigger portion and the extending direction of the engaging portion are different.

[0115] In an optional embodiment, a limiting groove 13722 on the first turntable 1372 extends through the first turntable 1372, and a limiting post 13731 on the second turntable 1373 passes through the limiting groove 13722. One end of the limiting post 13731 is connected to the second turntable 1373, and the other end of the limiting post 13731 forms a limiting portion 1377. The outline dimension of the limiting portion 1377 is larger than the groove width dimension of the limiting groove 13722, thereby preventing the limiting groove 13722 of the first turntable 1372 from disengaging from the limiting post 13731. When the first turntable 1372 moves to the limiting part 1377, it is blocked by the limiting part 1377, preventing the first turntable 1372 from continuing to move along the third direction Y. At this time, if the handle 138 is turned, the first turntable 1372 will rotate in the opposite direction. The position of the first turntable 1372 relative to the first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312 is fixed and triggers one of the first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312.

[0116] In an optional embodiment, a protruding post 1376 is provided on the surface of the second turntable 1373 facing the first turntable 1372, and a limiting portion 1377 is formed at the end of the protruding post 1376 away from the first turntable 1372. The outline dimension of the limiting portion 1377 is larger than the groove width dimension of the limiting groove 13722, thereby preventing the limiting groove 13722 of the first turntable 1372 from disengaging from the protruding post 1376. When the first turntable 1372 moves to the limiting portion 1377, it is blocked by the limiting portion 1377, preventing the first turntable 1372 from continuing to move in the third direction Y. At this time, if the handle 138 is turned again, the first turntable 1372 will rotate in the opposite direction. The position of the first turntable 1372 relative to the first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312 is fixed, and one of the first trigger switch 1311 and the second trigger switch 1312 is triggered.

[0117] Therefore, the first motor 131 is turned on by hand-cranking, and the first motor 131 immediately stops working after the crank handle 138 is stopped, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of control.

[0118] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4, the surfaces of both scraping blades 112 are inclined relative to the first direction X, and the scraping blades 112 have scraping edges 1121 extending along the third direction Y, and the extending directions of the two scraping edges 1121 intersect.

[0119] The surface of the scraper 112 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane. The scraper 112 has a scraping blade 1121 extending in the third direction Y. The two scraping blades 1121 are symmetrically arranged and are inclined in a direction that brings them closer to each other.

[0120] Before separation, the distance between the two first mounting plates 111 is increased by the first pitch adjustment component 1301, and the conveyor belt is placed between the scraping blades 1121. During the separation operation, the distance between the two first mounting plates 111 is decreased by the first pitch adjustment component 1301 until both scraping blades 1121 obliquely cut into the rubber of the conveyor belt and contact the wire rope. The power mechanism 10 drives the conveyor belt to move, and the scraping blades 1121 scrape the rubber on both sides of the wire rope in the second direction Z.

[0121] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG1, the power mechanism 10 includes a second motor 101, a drive roller 102 and a driven roller spaced apart from each other, and a third gear 104 and a fourth gear 105 meshing with each other. The output shaft of the second motor 101 is coaxially connected to the drive roller 102, the drive roller 102 is coaxially connected to the third gear 104, and the driven roller is coaxially connected to the fourth gear 105.

[0122] The power mechanism 10 includes a second motor 101, a drive roller 102, a driven roller, a third gear 104, and a fourth gear 105. The drive roller 102 is rotatably connected to the support frame 14 and can rotate on an axis parallel to the third direction Y. The drive roller 102 is coaxially connected to the third gear 104. The output shaft of the second motor 101 is coaxially connected to either the third gear 104 or the drive roller 102. The driven roller is coaxially connected to the fourth gear 105. The third gear 104 and the fourth gear 105 mesh. The second motor 101 drives the drive roller 102 to rotate in one direction, and the third gear 104 drives the fourth gear 105 to rotate the driven roller in the other direction. A portion of the conveyor belt is located between the drive roller 102 and the driven roller, and the drive roller 102 and the driven roller are in close contact with the conveyor belt, driving the conveyor belt to move.

[0123] In some embodiments, continuing to refer to FIG1, the power mechanism 10 further includes a hand pump 108 and an accumulator 107. The hand pump 108 has a piston that can move closer to or away from the drive roller 102. The accumulator 107 is in communication with the hand pump 108 and is used to keep the piston pressed against the conveyor belt on the drive roller 102.

[0124] The power mechanism 10 also includes a hand pump 108. The hand pump 108 is mounted on the support frame 14, and the piston of the hand pump 108 can move toward or away from the drive roller 102.

[0125] The power mechanism 10 also includes an accumulator 107, which is connected to a hand pump 108. When the thickness of the conveyor belt changes, for example, when a separated portion of the conveyor belt is inserted between the drive roller 102 and the driven roller, the piston of the hand pump 108 moves closer to the drive roller 102 under the action of the accumulator 107, pressing the conveyor belt onto the drive roller.

[0126] In some embodiments, the power mechanism further includes a hydraulic cylinder 106 having a piston rod capable of moving closer to or further away from the drive roller 102, and the driven roller being rotatably connected to the piston rod.

[0127] Hydraulic cylinder 106 is mounted on support frame 14, and the piston rod of hydraulic cylinder 106 can move towards or away from drive roller 102. Driven roller is rotatably connected to piston rod of hydraulic cylinder 106. For conveyor belts of different thicknesses, the distance between drive roller 102 and driven roller can be adjusted so that drive roller 102 and driven roller can continuously provide sufficient force to drive conveyor belt movement.

[0128] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 and 11, the support frame 14 is provided with a first wheel 143 on the side away from the scraping mechanism 11.

[0129] Therefore, the support frame 14 can move freely, making it easy to transport.

[0130] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG11, the separating device further includes a support platform 17 for supporting the conveyor belt. The support platform 17 is located on the side of the support frame 14 near the scraping mechanism 11, and the surface of the support platform 17 is provided with a plurality of rollers 171 that can abut against the conveyor belt.

[0131] The separation device also includes a support platform 17. Along the first direction X, the support platform 17, trimming mechanism 15, scraping mechanism 11, separation mechanism 12, and power mechanism 10 are arranged sequentially. The surface of the support platform 17 is provided with multiple rollers 171. In use, a portion of the conveyor belt is placed on the support platform 17, with the surface of the conveyor belt abutting against the rollers 171. The support platform 17 lifts the conveyor belt to a height similar to the position where the trimming mechanism 15 and / or scraping mechanism 11 place the conveyor belt, which helps to ensure smooth movement of the conveyor belt.

[0132] In some embodiments, the support platform 17 is provided with a second wheel 172 on the side away from the roller 171.

[0133] Therefore, the support platform 17 can move freely, making it easy to transport.

[0134] Secondly, as shown in Figure 12, this disclosure provides a separation method for separating a conveyor belt using the separation device described in the first aspect above, comprising:

[0135] S1. First adjustment step: Adjust the first adjustment component, the second adjustment component and the third adjustment component respectively, so that the first mounting plate is separated from each other by a certain distance, the second mounting plate is separated from each other by a certain distance, and the third mounting plate is separated from each other by a certain distance.

[0136] S2, Placement Step: The conveyor belt passes sequentially between the trimming blade, the scraping blade, and the separating blade, and is connected to the power mechanism.

[0137] S3, Second Pitch Adjustment Step: Adjust the first pitch adjustment assembly, the second pitch adjustment assembly and the third pitch adjustment assembly respectively, so that the trimming knife, scraping knife and separating knife cut into the conveyor belt and contact the wire rope respectively;

[0138] S4. Moving Step: The power mechanism drives the conveyor belt to move until the entire conveyor belt passes the separating blade. In step S3, the trimming blade 152 cuts into the conveyor belt edge and contacts the two steel wire ropes located on the third direction Y side of the conveyor belt. The two trimming blades 152 respectively contact the opposite sides of these two steel wire ropes. The scraping blade 112 cuts into the conveyor belt and contacts both sides of the second direction Z of all steel wire ropes in the conveyor belt, and the separating blade 122 cuts into the conveyor belt and contacts the periphery of all steel wire ropes.

[0139] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this disclosure can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0140] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Various modifications and variations can be made to this disclosure by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Industrial applicability

[0141] This disclosure provides a separating device and method for efficiently and easily separating conveyor belts. In the separating device, since the trimming mechanism, scraping mechanism, separating mechanism, and power mechanism are arranged along a first direction and form a movement channel for the conveyor belt, the mechanisms can be compactly arranged, which is beneficial for miniaturization of the separating device and reduces the risk of the conveyor belt becoming loose due to an excessively long movement path. Furthermore, driven by the power mechanism, the soft edges of the conveyor belt on both sides are first trimmed by the trimming mechanism, reducing the impact of the soft edges on subsequent cutting. Then, the rubber on both sides in the second direction is scraped off by the scraping mechanism. The reduced thickness of the conveyor belt makes it easier for the separating blade to insert and cut. Finally, the separating mechanism completely scrapes off the rubber from the steel wire rope. The power mechanism provides stable power, enabling the conveyor belt to move continuously and stably and be separated.

Claims

1. A separating device for separating a conveyor belt, wherein, include: A power mechanism is used to drive the conveyor belt to move along a first direction; The scraping mechanism includes two first mounting plates spaced apart from each other along a second direction and two scraping blades respectively disposed on the first mounting plates. The two scraping blades are disposed opposite to each other and are used to scrape the rubber on both sides of the conveyor belt in the second direction. The separation mechanism includes two second mounting plates spaced apart from each other along the second direction and two separation blades respectively disposed on the second mounting plates. A portion of the surface of the separation blade is configured as a curved surface capable of conforming to each steel wire rope of the conveyor belt, for separating the steel wire ropes. The trimming mechanism includes trimming blades and two third mounting plates spaced apart from each other along a second direction. The two trimming blades spaced apart from each other along a third direction are provided on the third mounting plates. The trimming blades have trimming edges facing the first direction for trimming the two side edges of the conveyor belt in the third direction. The pitch adjustment assembly includes a first pitch adjustment assembly, a second pitch adjustment assembly, and a third pitch adjustment assembly. The first pitch adjustment assembly is disposed on at least one of two first mounting plates and is configured to drive the first mounting plate to move along a second direction. The second pitch adjustment assembly is disposed on at least one of two second mounting plates and is configured to drive the second mounting plate to move along the second direction. The third pitch adjustment assembly is disposed on at least one of two third mounting plates and is configured to drive the third mounting plate to move along the second direction. The support frame, the trimming mechanism, the scraping mechanism, the separating mechanism and the power mechanism are sequentially arranged on the support frame along the first direction, and the interval between the two first mounting plates, the interval between the two second mounting plates and the interval between the two third mounting plates are used to form the moving channel of the conveyor belt. Wherein, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

2. The separation device according to claim 1, wherein, The surface of the third mounting plate has a groove extending in the third direction, and the trimming blade is slidably connected to the groove.

3. The separation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The trimming mechanism further includes mating components; one of the third mounting plates has two mating components spaced apart from each other along the third direction, and the other third mounting plate has two trimming blades spaced apart from each other along the third direction. The trimming knife also has a cutting blade facing the second direction, and the projection of the cutting blade does not coincide with the projection of the mating part in the same projection plane perpendicular to the second direction.

4. The separation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The surfaces of the two separating blades, which are close to each other, together form a curved surface that can conform to the entire circumference of each wire rope, and a separating blade is formed on the edge of the separating blade near the scraping mechanism, facing the first direction.

5. The separation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, Projecting along the second direction, the projections of the two separating blades on the same projection plane do not coincide. A moving channel for the conveyor belt is formed between the two separating blades, and, when projected along the first direction, the projected portions of the two separating blades overlap in the same projection plane.

6. The separation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The separating blade includes a plurality of separating blades arranged sequentially along the third direction, and the separating blades are detachably connected to the second mounting plate.

7. The separation device according to claim 6, wherein, Along the first direction, each separating blade is provided with a clamping plate on the side away from the second mounting plate. The threaded part passes through the clamping plate, the separating blade and the second mounting plate in sequence, so that the separating blade is limited between the clamping plate and the second mounting plate.

8. The separation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The separating device further includes a limiting component, which is disposed between the scraping mechanism and the separating mechanism, and / or between the trimming mechanism and the scraping mechanism. The adjusting component further includes a fourth adjusting component. The limiting component includes two limiting plates spaced apart along the second direction, the gap between the two limiting plates forming a moving channel for the conveyor belt, and the fourth adjusting component is disposed on at least one of the two limiting plates. The fourth adjusting component is configured to drive the limiting plate to move along the second direction, so that the limiting plate can press the conveyor belt from both sides of the conveyor belt in the second direction.

9. The separation device according to claim 8, wherein, The first, second, third, and fourth pitch adjustment components each include a first motor, a first threaded rod, a meshing worm gear and worm, and a meshing first gear and second gear. The output shaft of the first motor is coaxially connected to the first gear, the second gear is coaxially connected to the worm gear, and the worm wheel is sleeved on the first threaded rod and threadedly connected to the first threaded rod. The first threaded rod of the first adjusting component is connected to the first mounting plate, the first threaded rod of the second adjusting component is connected to the second mounting plate, the first threaded rod of the third adjusting component is connected to the third mounting plate, and the first threaded rod of the fourth adjusting component is connected to the limiting plate.

10. The separation device according to claim 9, wherein, The first, second, third, and fourth adjustment components further include, respectively, a first and second trigger switches spaced apart from each other, a trigger element disposed between the first and second trigger switches, a fixed rod connected to the support frame, a second threaded rod sleeved on the fixed rod and rotatable relative to the fixed rod, a second turntable, a first turntable threadedly connected to the second threaded rod, a handle connected to the second threaded rod, a limiting post disposed on the side of the second turntable facing the first turntable, and a torsion spring connected to the fixed rod. The first trigger switch and the second trigger switch are electrically connected to the first motor, respectively. The periphery of the first turntable engages with the trigger element. The trigger element is configured to contact the first trigger switch or the second trigger switch as the first turntable moves. The first turntable has a limiting groove around its center. The limiting post passes through the limiting groove and can move along the limiting groove. The torsion spring is partially sleeved on the limiting post. Wherein, the trigger element contacts the first trigger switch to cause the output axis of the first motor to rotate in one direction, and the trigger element contacts the second trigger switch to cause the output axis of the first motor to rotate in another direction.

11. The separation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, The surfaces of both scraping blades are inclined relative to the first direction, and the scraping blades have scraping edges extending along the third direction, with the extending directions of the two scraping edges intersecting.

12. The separation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The power mechanism includes a second motor, a driving roller and a driven roller that are spaced apart from each other, and a third gear and a fourth gear that mesh with each other. The output shaft of the second motor is coaxially connected to the driving roller, the driving roller is coaxially connected to the third gear, and the driven roller is coaxially connected to the fourth gear.

13. The separation device according to claim 12, wherein, The power mechanism also includes a hand pump and an accumulator. The hand pump has a piston that can move closer to or away from the drive roller. The accumulator is connected to the hand pump and is used to keep the piston pressed against the conveyor belt on the drive roller.

14. The separation device according to claim 13, wherein, The power mechanism also includes a hydraulic cylinder having a piston rod capable of moving closer to or further away from the driving roller, and the driven roller being rotatably connected to the piston rod.

15. The separation device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, The support frame has a first wheel on the side away from the scraping mechanism.

16. The separation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein, The separation device also includes a support platform for supporting the conveyor belt. The support platform is located on the side of the support frame near the scraping mechanism, and the surface of the support platform is provided with a plurality of rollers that can abut against the conveyor belt.

17. The separation device according to claim 16, wherein, A second wheel is provided on the side of the support platform away from the roller.

18. A separation method, wherein, Separating the conveyor belt using the separating device according to any one of claims 1 to 17 includes: In the first adjustment step, the first adjustment component, the second adjustment component, and the third adjustment component are adjusted respectively to separate the first mounting plates from each other by a certain distance, separate the second mounting plates from each other by a certain distance, and separate the third mounting plates from each other by a certain distance. In the placement step, the conveyor belt passes sequentially between the trimming blade, the scraping blade, and the separating blade, and is connected to the power mechanism. In the second adjustment step, the first adjustment component, the second adjustment component, and the third adjustment component are adjusted respectively so that the edge trimming knife, the scraping knife, and the separating knife cut into the conveyor belt and contact the wire rope respectively; In the moving step, the power mechanism is used to drive the conveyor belt to move until the entire conveyor belt passes through the separating blade.

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