Three-dimensional warehouse dustproof transport stacking machine for fiber cement
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610737109.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-21
AI Technical Summary
[0005]本发明的目的在于提供一种纤维水泥的立体仓储防尘运输堆垛机,以解决上述背景技术中提出的在使用现有的纤维水泥的立体仓储运输堆垛机时,由于纤维水泥制品在生产、搬运及长期存储过程中表面易附着水泥粉尘和纤维碎屑,堆垛机在高速行走的过程中,搬运纤维水泥时,其气流扰动,可能会导致附着于纤维水泥制品表面的细微粉尘颗粒被扬起,从而在立体仓库的封闭巷道空间内形成灰尘飘散的情况,且随着堆垛机使用时间的增加,设备上的货叉在长期高频次的伸缩取放货作业及重载运行条件下,其导向机构、轴承部件及连接结构会逐渐产生机械磨损与疲劳变形,加之纤维水泥制品本身重量较大且对货叉承载面施加不均衡载荷,可能导致货叉水平度发生偏移,形成倾斜面,从而使承载于其上的纤维水泥制品失去稳定支撑,最终导致其在存放货物直接,直接从货叉下滑落,导致事故的情况发生等问题
[0020]1、本发明通过当需要使用设备时,将纤维水泥制品放置于货板上,并使用缠绕膜将其捆扎在一起,通过货叉将货板抬起时,位于货叉前后方的两个卡板将会被自动向上推送,使其顶部端部分别移动至货板的前后方,通过上述技术方案能够在运输堆垛机主体行走或升降过程中对货板前后两端形成物理限位与阻挡防护,防止因货叉倾斜导致在放置货物时,货板直接滑落的情况发生,从而提升了纤维水泥制品在立体仓储自动化转运过程中的稳定性和安全性,同时该卡板随货叉抬升动作联动触发,无需额外动力源或人工干预,结构简洁、响应及时,降低了设备复杂度和运维成本,保障了仓储物流作业的高效可靠运行;
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated storage technology, specifically to an automated storage and dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement. Background Technology
[0002] Fiber cement automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS) refers to a vertical space storage system for fiber cement products such as fiber cement boards and fiber cement pipes, constructed using automated equipment such as high-rise racks, stacker cranes, and conveying equipment. Through the integrated scheduling of the WMS warehouse management system and the MES manufacturing execution system, it realizes the automatic warehousing, dense storage, precise positioning, on-demand warehousing, and seamless connection with downstream logistics links of fiber cement products from the end of the production line to the AS / RS storage location. In this way, while meeting the storage characteristics of fiber cement products such as large weight, large size, and moisture-proof maintenance, it significantly improves the utilization rate of storage space, inventory turnover efficiency, and the level of automation of operations, and reduces the intensity of manual handling and storage operating costs.
[0003] Fiber cement stacker cranes are specialized lifting and handling equipment designed for high-density storage and efficient transfer of fiber cement products such as fiber cement boards and fiber cement pipes in automated warehouses. They move horizontally along aisle tracks via a walking mechanism, move vertically along columns via a lifting mechanism, and perform depth-oriented picking and placing operations with telescopic forks. Under the command and dispatch of the WMS warehouse management system, they automatically pick up fiber cement products from the end of the production line or the inbound conveyor line and accurately transport them to designated high-level rack locations to complete the warehousing, or retrieve them from designated locations and transfer them to the outbound conveyor line to complete the outbound process.
[0004] However, when using existing automated storage and retrieval systems (AS / RS) stacker cranes for fiber cement, cement dust and fiber debris easily adhere to the surface of fiber cement products during production, handling, and long-term storage. During high-speed operation, airflow disturbances when handling fiber cement can cause these fine dust particles to be stirred up, creating dust dispersion within the enclosed aisles of the AS / RS. Furthermore, with increased usage time, the forks undergo mechanical wear and fatigue deformation due to frequent, high-frequency extension and retraction operations and heavy-load conditions. The weight of the fiber cement products and the uneven load on the fork bearing surfaces can cause the forks to become tilted, resulting in unstable support for the fiber cement products. Ultimately, this can lead to the products sliding directly off the forks during storage, causing accidents. Therefore, these solutions do not meet current requirements. To address this, we propose a dust-proof stacker crane for the AS / RS of fiber cement. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dustproof stacker crane for automated storage and transportation of fiber cement, to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. These problems arise because fiber cement products are prone to cement dust and fiber debris adhering to their surfaces during production, handling, and long-term storage. During high-speed operation, airflow disturbances during fiber cement handling can cause fine dust particles adhering to the surface of the fiber cement products to be stirred up, resulting in dust dispersion within the enclosed aisle space of the automated warehouse. Furthermore, with increased usage time, the forks on the equipment gradually experience mechanical wear and fatigue deformation due to long-term, high-frequency extension and retraction operations and heavy-load operation. In addition, the large weight of the fiber cement products and the uneven load applied to the fork bearing surface can cause the forks to shift horizontally, forming an inclined surface. This can lead to the fiber cement products losing stable support and ultimately slipping directly from the forks during storage, causing accidents.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a three-dimensional dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement, comprising a transport stacker body, wherein a traveling sealing dust removal mechanism is provided on the inner side of the transport stacker body, the traveling sealing dust removal mechanism includes a synchronous drive mechanism and a concave fiber cement board placement platform, an installation platform is provided on the upper side of the outer surface of the concave fiber cement board placement platform, an exhaust fan is fixedly installed in the middle position inside the installation platform, an upper extraction groove is provided below the exhaust fan located in the middle position of the lower end face of the installation platform, and multiple connecting pipes fixed to the installation platform are provided on both sides of the upper extraction groove, with their top ends inserted into the exhaust fan;
[0007] A collection roller shaft is provided on both sides below the mounting platform. A sealing curtain is wrapped around the outer surface of the collection roller shaft. A lifting bar is connected to the top end of the sealing curtain. A fixing head is fixed on the outer surface of the lifting bar at the position corresponding to the connecting pipe. A dust removal pipe is fixed inside the fixing head. Multiple dust removal pipe extraction heads are installed on the outer surface of the dust removal pipe. The synchronous drive mechanism can synchronously drive the collection roller shaft to rotate during the upward movement of the lifting bar, fixing head, dust removal pipe and dust removal pipe extraction heads.
[0008] A storage and retrieval slide rail is fixedly installed on both sides of the outer surface of the concave fiber cement board placement platform. An anti-tilt and slippage fork is installed on the upper end of the storage and retrieval slide rail. The anti-tilt and slippage fork includes a fork pressing and pushing mechanism and a fork. A cargo contact pressing plate is slidably installed in the middle of the upper end of the fork. A clamping plate is provided on both sides of the cargo contact pressing plate, which is located in front of and behind the fork respectively. When the cargo contact pressing plate is pressed down and pushed, the two clamping plates can be pushed upward simultaneously by the pressing and pushing mechanism.
[0009] Preferably, the synchronous drive mechanism includes a drive motor, and a control module is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the drive motor.
[0010] Preferably, the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to a transmission shaft via a coupling, and a lifting threaded rod is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the transmission shaft. The two lifting bars are respectively installed on the lower side of the outer surface of the two lifting threaded rods via a threaded structure, and a vertically movable guide rod is provided on one side of the lifting threaded rod that penetrates the lifting bar.
[0011] Preferably, a first bevel gear is fixedly sleeved on the lower side of the outer surface of the transmission shaft, the first bevel gear meshes with a second bevel gear, and the two second bevel gears are respectively fixedly sleeved on the outer surfaces of the two receiving roller shafts.
[0012] Preferably, the exhaust fan is provided with multiple dust removal filters above it, and the outer side of the multiple dust removal filters is provided with an exhaust port that is bolted to the middle position of the upper surface of the mounting platform.
[0013] Preferably, the accompanying sealing dust removal mechanism further includes four slide rails, and a position adjustment electric slider is movably installed on the upper side of the outer surface of the slide rails. The surface of the position adjustment electric slider facing the mounting platform is fixed to the mounting platform.
[0014] Preferably, the fork pressing and pushing mechanism includes two pushing blocks, and the outer surface of the cargo contacting the pressing plate and the position corresponding to the pushing block is a first inclined surface;
[0015] The surface of the push block facing the card plate is a second inclined surface, and an upper push plate fixed to the outer surface of the card plate is provided on one side of the second inclined surface.
[0016] Preferably, one side of the push block is provided with a metal rod that moves vertically through the upper push plate. The upper and lower ends of the metal rod are fixed to the forks, and the outer surface of the metal rod is fitted with a spring that connects its lower end to the upper push plate.
[0017] Preferably, both sides of the outer surface of the cargo contact pressure plate are anti-jamming tilt surfaces. A rubber sleeve is fixedly fitted onto the outer surface of the top end of the cargo contact pressure plate on the outer side of the two anti-jamming tilt surfaces located on the same outer surface of the cargo contact pressure plate. Multiple contact sensors are provided between the rubber sleeve and the top end of the cargo contact pressure plate.
[0018] Preferably, a protective cover is provided below the drive motor on the lower end face of the concave fiber cement board placement platform, and the concave fiber cement board placement platform and the protective cover are fixed together by screws.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0020] 1. This invention involves placing fiber cement products on a pallet when the equipment is needed, securing them together with stretch film, and then automatically pushing two pallets located in front of and behind the forks upwards when the pallet is lifted by the forks. This moves the top ends of the pallets to the front and rear of the pallet, respectively. This technical solution provides physical limits and protection for the front and rear ends of the pallet during the movement or lifting of the stacker crane, preventing the pallet from slipping directly when placing goods due to fork tilting. This improves the stability and safety of fiber cement products during automated transfer in three-dimensional warehousing. Furthermore, the pallets are triggered in conjunction with the lifting action of the forks, requiring no additional power source or manual intervention. The structure is simple and responsive, reducing equipment complexity and maintenance costs, and ensuring efficient and reliable operation of warehousing and logistics.
[0021] 2. This invention, through its accompanying sealing dust removal mechanism, directly isolates the pallets and fiber cement products from the outside environment when they are placed on the upper surface of the transporter. The exhaust fan extracts dust generated during operation, creating a closed negative pressure dust removal environment during the transport operation of the stacker crane. This prevents fine dust adhering to the surface of the fiber cement products from spreading into the aisle space of the automated warehouse due to airflow disturbances and mechanical vibrations. This technical solution improves the air quality and working environment inside the warehouse, reduces dust corrosion and damage to the precision transmission components, sensors, and electrical components of the stacker crane, and avoids the cleaning burden and safety hazards caused by dust accumulation on shelves and the ground. It also protects the occupational health of operators and enhances the environmental performance and long-term stable operation capability of the fiber cement automated storage system. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of the entire invention;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the entire invention;
[0025] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point C;
[0026] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0027] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point B;
[0028] Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point D.
[0029] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the transport stacker crane; 2. Accompanying sealing and dust removal mechanism; 201. Concave fiber cement board placement platform; 202. Drive motor; 203. Control module; 204. Transmission shaft; 205. Lifting threaded rod; 206. Lifting bar; 207. First bevel gear; 208. Second bevel gear; 209. Collection roller shaft; 210. Sealing curtain; 211. Fixing head; 212. Dust removal pipe; 213. Dust removal pipe extraction head; 214. Mounting platform; 215. Upper extraction slot; 216. Connecting pipe; 217. Dust filter screen; 218. Exhaust port; 219. Slide rail; 220. Position adjustment electric slider; 221. Exhaust fan; 3. Storage and retrieval slide rail; 4. Forks; 5. Cargo contact lower pressure plate; 6. First inclined surface; 7. Push block; 8. Second inclined surface; 9. Upper push plate; 10. Chesing plate; 11. Metal rod; 12. Spring; 13. Anti-jamming inclined surface; 14. Rubber sleeve; 15. Contact sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.
[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 7 An embodiment of the present invention provides a three-dimensional storage and dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement, comprising a transport stacker body 1, an accompanying sealing and dust removal mechanism 2 provided on the inner side of the transport stacker body 1, the accompanying sealing and dust removal mechanism 2 including a synchronous drive mechanism and a concave fiber cement board placement platform 201, an installation platform 214 provided on the upper side of the outer surface of the concave fiber cement board placement platform 201, an exhaust fan 221 fixedly installed in the middle position inside the installation platform 214, an upper extraction groove 215 located in the middle position of the lower end face of the installation platform 214 below the exhaust fan 221, and multiple connecting pipes 216 fixed to the installation platform 214 on both sides of the upper extraction groove 215 and inserted into the exhaust fan 221 at their top ends;
[0032] A collection roller shaft 209 is provided on both sides below the mounting platform 214. A sealing curtain 210 is wrapped around the outer surface of the collection roller shaft 209. A lifting bar 206 is connected to the top end of the sealing curtain 210. A fixing head 211 is fixed on the outer surface of the lifting bar 206 at a position corresponding to the connecting pipe 216. A dust removal pipe 212 is fixed on the inner side of the fixing head 211, and multiple dust removal pipe extraction heads 213 are installed on the outer surface of the dust removal pipe 212. The synchronous drive mechanism can synchronously drive the collection roller shaft 209 to rotate during the upward movement of the lifting bar 206, the fixing head 211, the dust removal pipe 212 and the dust removal pipe extraction heads 213.
[0033] A storage and retrieval slide rail 3 is fixedly installed on both sides of the outer surface of the concave fiber cement board placement platform 201. An anti-tilt and slippage fork is installed on the upper end of the storage and retrieval slide rail 3. The anti-tilt and slippage fork includes a fork pressing and pushing mechanism and a fork 4. A cargo contact pressing plate 5 is slidably installed in the middle of the upper end of the fork 4. A clamping plate 10 is provided on both sides of the cargo contact pressing plate 5, which is located in front of and behind the fork 4 respectively. When the cargo contact pressing plate 5 is pressed down and pushed, the two clamping plates 10 can be pushed upward simultaneously through the pressing and pushing mechanism.
[0034] 1. A three-dimensional storage and dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement according to claim 1, characterized in that: the synchronous drive mechanism includes a drive motor 202, and a control module 203 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the drive motor 202.
[0035] 2. A three-dimensional dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement storage according to claim 2, characterized in that: the output shaft of the drive motor 202 is connected to a transmission shaft 204 via a coupling, a lifting threaded rod 205 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the transmission shaft 204, two lifting bars 206 are respectively installed on the lower side of the outer surface of the two lifting threaded rods 205 via a threaded structure, and a guide rod that moves vertically through the lifting bar 206 is provided on one side of the lifting threaded rod 205.
[0036] 3. A three-dimensional storage and dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement according to claim 3, characterized in that: a first bevel gear 207 is fixedly sleeved on the lower side of the outer surface of the transmission shaft 204, the first bevel gear 207 meshes with a second bevel gear 208, and the two second bevel gears 208 are respectively fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the two receiving roller shafts 209.
[0037] 4. A three-dimensional storage and dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement according to claim 1, characterized in that: a plurality of dust removal filter screens 217 are provided above the exhaust fan 221, and an exhaust port 218 is provided on the outer side of the plurality of dust removal filter screens 217 and is bolted to the middle position of the upper end face of the mounting platform 214.
[0038] 5. A three-dimensional storage and dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement according to claim 1, characterized in that: the accompanying sealing and dust removal mechanism 2 further includes four slide rails 219, and a position adjustment electric slider 220 is movably installed on the upper side of the outer surface of the slide rail 219, and the surface of the position adjustment electric slider 220 facing the mounting platform 214 is fixed to the mounting platform 214.
[0039] 6. A stacker crane for three-dimensional storage and dustproof transportation of fiber cement according to claim 1, characterized in that: the fork pressing and pushing mechanism includes two pushing blocks 7, and the position of the outer surface of the goods contacting the pressing plate 5 corresponding to the pushing block 7 is the first inclined surface 6;
[0040] The surface of the push block 7 facing the card plate 10 is the second inclined surface 8, and an upper push plate 9 fixed to the outer surface of the card plate 10 is provided on one side of the second inclined surface 8.
[0041] 7. A three-dimensional storage and dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement according to claim 7, characterized in that: a metal rod 11 is provided on one side of the push block 7, which is vertically movable and penetrates the upper push plate 9, and the upper and lower end faces of the metal rod 11 are fixed to the forks 4, and a spring 12 is sleeved on the outer surface of the metal rod 11, which is connected to the upper push plate 9 by its lower end face.
[0042] 8. A three-dimensional dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement storage according to claim 8, characterized in that: both sides of the outer surface of the cargo contact lower pressure plate 5 are anti-jamming inclined surfaces 13, and a rubber sleeve 14 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the top end of the cargo contact lower pressure plate 5 on the outer side of the two anti-jamming inclined surfaces 13 located on the same cargo contact lower pressure plate 5, and a plurality of contact sensors 15 are provided between the rubber sleeve 14 and the top end of the cargo contact lower pressure plate 5.
[0043] According to claim 2, a three-dimensional storage and dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement is characterized in that: a protective cover plate is provided below the drive motor 202 on the lower end face of the concave fiber cement board placement platform 201, and the concave fiber cement board placement platform 201 and the protective cover plate are fixed together by screws.
[0044] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A three-dimensional dustproof transport stacker for fiber cement storage, comprising a main body (1) of the transport stacker, characterized in that: The inner side of the main body (1) of the transport stacker is provided with a traveling sealing dust removal mechanism (2). The traveling sealing dust removal mechanism (2) includes a synchronous drive mechanism and a concave fiber cement board placement platform (201). The upper side of the outer surface of the concave fiber cement board placement platform (201) is provided with an installation platform (214). An exhaust fan (221) is fixedly installed in the middle position inside the installation platform (214). Below the exhaust fan (221) is an upper extraction groove (215) located in the middle position of the lower end face of the installation platform (214). Both sides of the upper extraction groove (215) are provided with multiple connecting pipes (216) that are fixed to the installation platform (214) and whose top ends are inserted into the exhaust fan (221). A collection roller shaft (209) is provided on both sides below the mounting platform (214). A sealing curtain (210) is wrapped around the outer surface of the collection roller shaft (209). A lifting bar (206) is connected to the top end of the sealing curtain (210). A fixing head (211) is fixed on the outer surface of the lifting bar (206) at a position corresponding to the connecting pipe (216). A dust removal pipe (212) is fixed on the inner side of the fixing head (211). Multiple dust removal pipe extraction heads (213) are installed on the outer surface of the dust removal pipe (212). The synchronous drive mechanism can synchronously drive the collection roller shaft (209) to rotate during the upward movement of the lifting bar (206), fixing head (211), dust removal pipe (212) and dust removal pipe extraction head (213). A storage and retrieval slide rail (3) is fixedly installed on both sides of the outer surface of the concave fiber cement board placement platform (201). An anti-tilt slip fork is installed on the upper end face of the storage and retrieval slide rail (3). The anti-tilt slip fork includes a fork pressing and pushing mechanism and a fork (4). A cargo contact pressing plate (5) is slidably installed in the middle position of the upper end face of the fork (4). A clamping plate (10) is provided on both sides of the cargo contact pressing plate (5) and located in front of and behind the fork (4). When the cargo contact pressing plate (5) is pressed down and pushed, the two clamping plates (10) can be pushed upward simultaneously through the pressing and pushing mechanism.
2. The three-dimensional dustproof storage and transport stacker crane for fiber cement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The synchronous drive mechanism includes a drive motor (202), and a control module (203) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the drive motor (202).
3. The three-dimensional dustproof storage and transport stacker crane for fiber cement according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output shaft of the drive motor (202) is connected to the transmission shaft (204) via a coupling. The upper end face of the transmission shaft (204) is fixedly connected to the lifting threaded rod (205). The two lifting bars (206) are respectively installed on the lower side of the outer surface of the two lifting threaded rods (205) through a threaded structure. A guide rod that moves vertically through the lifting bar (206) is provided on one side of the lifting threaded rod (205).
4. The three-dimensional dustproof storage and transport stacker crane for fiber cement according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first bevel gear (207) is fixedly sleeved on the lower side of the outer surface of the transmission shaft (204), the first bevel gear (207) meshes with a second bevel gear (208), and the two second bevel gears (208) are respectively fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the two collection roller shafts (209).
5. The three-dimensional dustproof storage and transport stacker crane for fiber cement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exhaust fan (221) is provided with multiple dust removal filters (217) above it, and the outer side of the multiple dust removal filters (217) is provided with an exhaust port (218) that is bolted to the middle position of the upper end face of the mounting platform (214).
6. The three-dimensional dustproof storage and transport stacker crane for fiber cement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accompanying sealing dust removal mechanism (2) also includes four slide rails (219). A position adjustment electric slider (220) is movably installed on the upper side of the outer surface of the slide rail (219). The face of the position adjustment electric slider (220) facing the mounting platform (214) is fixed to the mounting platform (214).
7. The three-dimensional dustproof storage and transport stacker crane for fiber cement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fork pressing and pushing mechanism includes two pushing blocks (7), and the outer surface of the cargo contact pressing plate (5) and the position corresponding to the pushing block (7) is the first inclined surface (6). The surface of the push block (7) facing the card plate (10) is the second inclined surface (8), and an upper push plate (9) fixed to the outer surface of the card plate (10) is provided on one side of the second inclined surface (8).
8. A three-dimensional storage, dustproof transport, and stacking machine for fiber cement according to claim 7, characterized in that: The push block (7) has a metal rod (11) that moves vertically through the upper push plate (9) on one side. The upper and lower ends of the metal rod (11) are fixed to the forks (4), and the outer surface of the metal rod (11) is fitted with a spring (12) that connects its lower end to the upper push plate (9).
9. A three-dimensional storage, dustproof transport, and stacking machine for fiber cement according to claim 8, characterized in that: Both sides of the outer surface of the cargo contact pressure plate (5) are anti-jamming tilt surfaces (13). On the outer side of the two anti-jamming tilt surfaces (13) on the same outer surface of the cargo contact pressure plate (5), there is a rubber sleeve (14) fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the top end of the cargo contact pressure plate (5). Multiple contact sensors (15) are provided between the rubber sleeve (14) and the top end of the cargo contact pressure plate (5).
10. A three-dimensional storage, dustproof transport, and stacking machine for fiber cement according to claim 2, characterized in that: Below the drive motor (202) is a protective cover plate located on the lower end face of the concave fiber cement board placement platform (201), and the concave fiber cement board placement platform (201) and the protective cover plate are fixed together by screws.