Steel silo with reinforcing structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of steel silos, in particular to a steel silo with a reinforcing structure, which comprises a silo part, a support and a conical part are sequentially connected below the silo part, and the silo part is further connected with the reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure comprises a plurality of top beams attached to the top surface of the cylinder part, and the ends of the top beams are connected with side suspension arms attached to the side surface of the cylinder part. The structural strength of the steel silo is improved by optimizing the structure of the steel silo and arranging the reinforcing structure, so that the hoisting requirement is met when the steel silo is installed and constructed, the installation convenience of the steel silo is improved, and the situation that the steel silo deforms and is damaged in the hoisting process can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of steel silos, in particular to a steel silo provided with a reinforcement structure. Background Art

[0002] Steel silos are used in many fields, primarily for material storage. For example, they serve as storage components in batching plants in the cement industry. The traditional construction process for cement batching plants involves multiple steps, including the core civil engineering structure, steel silo construction, and subsequent equipment assembly. This, coupled with the challenges of parallel and overlapping construction of the main civil engineering and steel silo structures, leads the industry to adopt a modular approach. Specifically, the steel silo is designed as a modular, segmented steel formwork. Existing techniques suggest subdividing the silo into three separate sections: the upper, middle, and lower sections, each fabricated independently. Subsequently, at a site near the building, the middle section is flipped over and securely placed on a horizontal support platform. The lower sections are then assembled sequentially onto the flipped middle section. Once the silo's structural layer is completed, the structural formwork and support system below this layer are removed. The integrated middle and lower sections are then flipped back into place, lifted to the silo level using hoisting equipment, and precisely positioned into pre-set mounting holes. Next, the upper area of the steel silo is installed. After installation is completed, the formwork support structure above the steel silo layer is constructed using the floor slab and the steel silo's own steel beams. Finally, the civil engineering structure above the steel silo layer is continued.

[0003] The disadvantages of the above-mentioned prior art are that when the construction is carried out according to the method, the strength requirement for the steel silo is relatively high. When the strength of the steel silo is insufficient, the cabin body is easily deformed or even damaged.

[0004] It can be seen that the structure of existing steel silos still has room for improvement. It should be optimized to improve the overall strength of the steel silo, maintain the stability and reliability of the structure during installation and construction, and reduce damage to the structure. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a more reasonable technical solution to solve the technical problems existing in the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned defects, the present invention proposes a steel silo with a reinforced structure. By reinforcing the structure of the steel silo, the overall strength of the steel silo is improved, and damage to the steel silo during installation is avoided.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the steel silo with a reinforced structure disclosed in the present invention can adopt the following technical solutions:

[0007] A steel silo with a reinforced structure includes a cylinder portion, a support and a cone portion connected in sequence below the cylinder portion, and the cylinder portion is also connected to a reinforced structure; the reinforced structure includes a plurality of top beams that fit the top surface of the cylinder portion, and the ends of the top beams are connected to side booms that fit the side surfaces of the cylinder portion.

[0008] The steel silo disclosed above increases the strength of the overall structure of the steel silo by providing a fit-fitting protection for the top and side surfaces of the cylinder through a reinforced structure. This allows the integrity of the cylinder, support, and cone to be maintained during hoisting and installation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the steel silo.

[0009] Furthermore, the top beams can be arranged in a variety of ways, not necessarily in a single way. Here, we propose a feasible optimization option: the top beams are distributed along the diameter of the top surface of the cylinder and spaced evenly around the circumference. With this approach, the top beams can be integrally formed, achieving greater overall strength and serving as lifting points for subsequent installation of the steel silo.

[0010] Furthermore, to increase the overall strength of the top beam, the top beam structure can be improved and constructed in various forms, which are not limited to a single one. Here, we optimize and propose one feasible option: the top beam is provided with a plurality of columns, which are evenly spaced along the extension direction of the top beam. When adopting this solution, the top beam can be a square beam, and the columns are arranged on the side surface of the top beam.

[0011] Furthermore, the method of installing columns on the top beam is not limited to a single method. Here, we propose an optimization method and propose a feasible option: the side of the top beam forms a side cavity, and the columns are installed in the side cavity. When adopting this method, the side surface of the top beam can form a concave structure, and the columns are installed in the concave structure and fixed by fasteners or welding to form a support.

[0012] Furthermore, the side arms are designed to conform to the side surfaces of the barrel, while also forming a rigid load-bearing structure on the outside of the barrel. The side arms can be configured in a variety of ways, and are not limited to a single structure. Here, we propose an optimized and feasible option: the upper end of the side arms is connected to the end of the top beam, and the lower end of the side arms is connected to the support. When adopting this solution, the side arms can be made of I-beams, channel steel, or square steel.

[0013] Furthermore, the cylindrical portion forms the storage space of the steel silo. While the cylindrical portion's structure is not strictly limited, an optimization and feasible option is proposed herein: the cylindrical portion comprises a silo wall and a top plate disposed above the silo wall. The top plate comprises a plurality of crisscrossing crossbeams and a plate body fitted over the crossbeams. In this embodiment, the silo wall can be cylindrical, and the top plate can be a circular plate covering the top port of the silo wall.

[0014] Furthermore, when the cylindrical portion and the conical portion are connected via a support, the support achieves docking between the two and maintains structural stability at the docking point. The support structure is not strictly limited. Here, an optimization is proposed, and one feasible option is proposed: the support includes an annular body, with an upper port and a lower port for connecting to and mating with the cylindrical portion and the conical portion, respectively, and a plurality of stiffening ribs disposed between the upper and lower ports of the body. In this solution, the stiffening ribs are longitudinally arranged ribs that increase the longitudinal compressive strength of the support.

[0015] Furthermore, the arrangement of the stiffening ribs is not strictly limited. Here, we propose a feasible optimization method: the stiffening ribs are arranged along a circumference, and the density of the stiffening ribs at the connection between the support and the reinforcement structure is greater than the density at other locations on the support. This solution can meet the support requirements of the reinforcement structure.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, some of the beneficial effects of the technical solution disclosed in this utility model include:

[0017] The utility model optimizes the structure of the steel silo and sets a reinforcement structure to improve the structural strength of the steel silo, thereby meeting the lifting requirements during the installation and construction of the steel silo, helping to improve the installation convenience of the steel silo, and avoiding deformation and damage of the steel silo during the lifting process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only represent some embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is the overall schematic diagram of the steel silo.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the steel silo.

[0021] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of double crane lifting of steel silo.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a steel silo hoisting with a single crane.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the scaffolding erection on the upper layer of the steel silo.

[0024] In the above drawings, the meanings of the symbols are as follows:

[0025] 1. Top plate; 2. Support; 3. Reinforcement structure; 4. Cylinder; 5. Cone; 6. Plate; 7. Crossbeam; 8. Reinforcement rib; 9. Upper port; 10. Lower port; 11. Top beam; 12. Boom; 13. Column; 14. Counterweight; 15. Steel silo layer; 16. Column; 17. External scaffolding; 18. Internal scaffolding. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] This embodiment will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific examples.

[0027] In view of the fact that the steel silo in the prior art has insufficient structural strength and is easily damaged during the hoisting process, the following embodiments are optimized and overcome the defects in the prior art.

[0028] Example

[0029] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a steel silo with a reinforcement structure 3, including a cylinder 4, a support 2 and a cone 5 are sequentially connected below the cylinder 4, and the cylinder 4 is also connected to the reinforcement structure 3; the reinforcement structure 3 includes several top beams 11 that fit the top surface of the cylinder 4, and the ends of the top beams 11 are connected to side booms 12 that fit the side surfaces of the cylinder 4.

[0030] Preferably, the top beam 11 and the suspension arm 12 in this embodiment cooperate to form an inverted U-shaped structure.

[0031] The steel silo disclosed above uses a reinforcing structure 3 to fit and protect the top and side surfaces of the cylinder 4, thereby increasing the strength of the overall structure of the steel silo. When the steel silo is hoisted and installed, the integrity of the cylinder 4, the support 2 and the cone 5 can be maintained, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the steel silo.

[0032] The top beams 11 can be arranged in a variety of ways, and are not limited to a single method. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the top beams 11 are distributed along the diameter of the top surface of the cylinder 4 and are evenly spaced circumferentially. When this method is adopted, the top beams 11 can be integrally formed, achieving higher overall strength and serving as lifting points for subsequent installation of the steel silo.

[0033] Preferably, in this embodiment, there are two top beams 11 and they form a 90° angle with each other. In other embodiments, there may be more top beams 11 and they may be evenly spaced apart from each other.

[0034] To increase the overall strength of the top beam 11, the structure of the top beam 11 can be improved and constructed in various forms, which are not limited to a single form. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the top beam 11 is provided with a plurality of columns 13, which are evenly spaced along the extension direction of the top beam 11. When adopting this solution, the top beam 11 can be a square beam, and the columns 13 are provided on the side surface of the top beam 11.

[0035] The method for arranging the columns 13 on the top beam 11 is not limited to a single method. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the side of the top beam 11 forms a side cavity, and the columns 13 are arranged in the side cavity. When adopting this solution, the side surface of the top beam 11 can form a concave structure, and the columns 13 are arranged in the concave structure and fixed by fasteners or welding to form a support.

[0036] Preferably, the top beam 11 can be made of an I-beam, with columns 13 provided on both sides thereof.

[0037] The side arms 12 are adapted to conform to the side surfaces of the barrel 4 and also form a rigid load-bearing structure on the outside of the barrel 4. The side arms 12 can be configured in a variety of ways and are not limited to a single configuration. This embodiment optimizes and employs one feasible option: the upper end of the side arms 12 is connected to the end of the top beam 11, and the lower end of the side arms 12 is connected to the support 2. When this solution is employed, the side arms 12 can be constructed of I-shaped steel, channel steel, or square steel.

[0038] The cylindrical portion 4 forms the storage space of the steel silo. While the structure of the cylindrical portion 4 is not strictly limited, this embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the cylindrical portion 4 comprises a silo wall and a top plate 1 disposed at the upper end of the silo wall. The top plate 1 comprises a plurality of crisscrossing crossbeams 7 and a plate 6 fitted over the crossbeams 7. In this embodiment, the silo wall can be cylindrical, and the top plate 1 can be a circular plate covering the top port of the silo wall.

[0039] When the cylindrical portion 4 and the conical portion 5 are connected via the support 2, the support 2 achieves docking between the two and maintains structural stability at the docking point. The structure of the support 2 is not limited to a single structure. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the support 2 includes an annular body, an upper port 9 and a lower port 10 of the body for connecting and mating with the cylindrical portion 4 and the conical portion 5, respectively, and a plurality of stiffening ribs are provided between the upper port 9 and the lower port 10 of the body. When adopting this solution, the stiffening ribs are longitudinally arranged ribs that are used to increase the longitudinal compressive strength of the support 2.

[0040] The arrangement of the stiffening ribs is not strictly limited. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the stiffening ribs are arranged along the circumference, and the density of the stiffening ribs at the connection between the support 2 and the reinforcing structure 3 is greater than the density at other locations on the support 2. When this arrangement is adopted, the support requirements of the reinforcing structure 3 can be met.

[0041] The steel silo disclosed in this embodiment not only meets the rigidity and strength requirements for its own hoisting, but also ensures structural stability and reliability during the hoisting process. After hoisting is completed, the steel silo's reinforced structure 3 can be used as a support point for scaffolding to continue subsequent construction work, thereby improving the overall construction convenience.

[0042] Specifically, the assembly of the steel silo and the civil engineering of the batching station are carried out simultaneously. After the construction of the steel silo layer 15 and the column 16 is completed, the structural formwork support frame below the steel silo layer 15 is immediately dismantled. At the same time, the embedded supports preset on the frame beams on the steel silo layer 15 are also ready, laying a solid foundation for the stable installation of the steel silo.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, first the assembled steel silo 1 is turned over as a whole, and then the hoisting operation is carried out. During the operation, one end is first lifted by a crane 14, and then the other end is lifted by another crane 14, so that the steel silo 1 is suspended as a whole. Figure 4 As shown, a crane 14 then continues to ascend, smoothly hoisting the entire structure to the steel silo level 15 and precisely placing it on the pre-set embedded parts. Through meticulous adjustment and positioning, the steel silo 1 is securely installed. It is worth noting that hoisting the entire structure is particularly convenient when the floor slabs and roof beams above the steel silo level 15 are not yet completed, effectively shortening the project period.

[0044] like Figure 5 As shown, after all the steel silos 1 are installed, the formwork support system for the roof and floor slabs is laid out. Internal scaffolding 18, mounted on the top crossbeams 7 and steel beams 11 of the steel silos, and external scaffolding 17, mounted on the exterior of the steel silos 1, ensure the construction of the civil structure above the steel silo level 15.

[0045] The above are the implementation methods listed in this embodiment, but this embodiment is not limited to the above optional implementation methods. Those skilled in the art can arbitrarily combine the above methods to obtain other various implementation methods. Anyone can derive other various implementation methods based on the inspiration of this embodiment. The above specific implementation methods should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this embodiment. The scope of protection of this embodiment should be based on the definition in the claims.

Claims

1. A steel silo with a reinforced structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cylinder (4), a support (2) and a cone (5) are sequentially connected to the lower portion of the cylinder (4), and the cylinder (4) is also connected to a reinforcement structure (3); the reinforcement structure (3) comprises a plurality of top beams (11) that fit the top surface of the cylinder (4), and the ends of the top beams (11) are connected to side suspension arms (12) that fit the side surfaces of the cylinder (4).

2. The steel silo with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top beams (11) are distributed along the diameter of the top surface of the cylinder (4) and form uniform circumferential intervals.

3. The steel silo with a reinforced structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A plurality of columns (13) are arranged on the top beam (11), and the columns (13) are evenly spaced and distributed along the extension direction of the top beam (11).

4. The steel silo with a reinforced structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side portion of the top beam (11) forms a side cavity, and the upright column (13) is arranged in the side cavity.

5. The steel silo with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the side suspension arm (12) is connected to the end of the top beam (11), and the lower end of the side suspension arm (12) is connected to the support (2).

6. The steel silo with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder (4) comprises a warehouse wall and a top plate (1) arranged on the upper end of the warehouse wall. The top plate (1) comprises a plurality of crisscrossing cross beams (7) and a plate body (6) fitted on the cross beams (7).

7. The steel silo with a reinforced structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support (2) comprises an annular body, an upper port (9) and a lower port (10) of the body respectively used to connect with the matching cylinder (4) and the cone (5), and a plurality of stiffening ribs are provided between the upper port (9) and the lower port (10) of the body.

8. The steel silo with a reinforced structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The stiffening ribs are arranged along the circumference, and the arrangement density of the stiffening ribs at the position where the support (2) and the reinforcement structure (3) are connected is greater than the arrangement density at other positions on the support (2).

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