Rotary multi-layer stock bin

The design of the rotary multi-layer silo and the precise drive mechanism solve the problems of workpiece storage and gripping and placing under space constraints, achieve efficient management and safe operation of workpieces, and meet the needs of automated production.

CN223356499UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19BEIJING HADMAN AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422870320.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-25
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-25

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Technical Problem

Due to space limitations at the production site, the lineside warehouse cannot accommodate a large number of workpieces, resulting in limited storage capacity for workpieces. This also makes it inconvenient for robots to automatically and accurately grasp and place workpieces, affecting production management and safety management.

Method used

It adopts a rotary multi-layer silo design and utilizes four sets of clamp-type turntable assemblies. Each set of ten zero-point fixtures and limit seats form a workstation. Combined with a servo motor and a high-precision cycloid pinwheel reducer drive mechanism, the rotation accuracy of the turntable on the main shaft is ensured. The electronic tag information is read through the material identifier to achieve precise grasping and placement of the robot. At the same time, the safety door and alarm are interlocked to ensure safe operation of both manual and robotic arms.

Benefits of technology

Maximize workpiece storage capacity within a limited space, achieve automated, precise gripping and placement by robots, and safe manual operation, improving production management efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a rotary multi-layer stock bin, which relates to the technical field of automatic processing units and comprises a shell, a material bin is arranged at the top end of the shell, a first bearing pack is mounted at the top end of the material bin, a mounting plate is mounted at the bottom end of the material bin, and a second bearing pack is mounted at the top of the mounting plate. A main shaft is rotationally installed between the first bearing set and the second bearing set, four sets of double-clip type rotary disc assemblies are installed on the peripheral side of the main shaft, four sets of material recognizers are installed on one side of the material bin, each set of material recognizers corresponds to each set of double-clip type rotary disc assemblies, and a driving mechanism is installed at the bottom end of the installation plate. According to the device, the purpose that workpieces can be placed in a limited space as many as possible can be achieved, the repeated grabbing and placing precision of a mechanical arm at a designated position is guaranteed, the requirement for automatic grabbing and placing of the mechanical arm in automatic machining is met, and the machining efficiency is improved. And the function of placing workpieces from different directions by manipulators and workers is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automated processing units, and more specifically, relates to a rotary multi-layer silo. Background Art

[0002] Rotary multi-layer silos are a type of equipment used to store and manage materials. They are widely used in industrial production, agricultural grain storage, mining, chemical industry, and other fields. Their main features are the use of a rotating mechanism and a multi-layer design to effectively utilize space and ensure uniform distribution of materials and convenient access.

[0003] Based on the above, the inventors have discovered the following problems: in some production sites, due to space limitations, most line-side warehouses cannot accommodate a large number of workpieces, resulting in limited storage capacity for workpieces, and making it inconvenient for robots to automatically and accurately grasp and place workpieces, which in turn makes production management and safety management inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this, the existing structure and defects are studied and improved, and a rotary multi-layer silo is provided to achieve the purpose of having more practical value. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a rotary multi-layer silo to solve the problem that in some production sites, due to space limitations, most line-side warehouses cannot accommodate more workpieces, resulting in limited storage capacity of workpieces, and it is not convenient for robots to automatically and accurately grasp and place workpieces, which in turn is not convenient for production management and safety management.

[0006] The purpose and effect of the rotary multi-layer silo of the utility model are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0007] A rotary multi-layer material silo comprises a shell, a material bin is provided at the top of the shell, a first bearing group is installed at the top of the material bin, and a mounting plate is installed at the bottom end of the material bin, a second bearing group is installed on the top of the mounting plate, and a main shaft is rotatably installed between the first bearing group and the second bearing group, four groups of clamp-type turntable assemblies are installed on the circumference of the main shaft, four groups of material identifiers are installed on one side of the material bin, and each group of the material identifiers corresponds to each group of clamp-type turntable assemblies, a driving mechanism is installed at the bottom end of the mounting plate, and the output end of the driving mechanism is transmission-connected to the bottom end of the main shaft, a safety door is installed on one side of the material bin, a button operation box is installed on one side of the shell, and a safety alarm is installed on the top of the shell.

[0008] Furthermore, each group of the clamp-type turntable assembly includes a turntable seat, a semicircular turntable, a limit seat, a zero-point fixture and a workpiece. A pair of semicircular turntables are installed on the top of the turntable seat, and a number of zero-point fixtures are arranged between the turntable seat and the pair of semicircular turntables. The top ends of several zero-point fixtures extend to the outside of the semicircular turntable. Several limit seats are installed on the top of the semicircular turntable, and several workpieces are placed between the limit seat and the zero-point fixture.

[0009] Furthermore, each group of the clamp-type turntable assembly is provided with ten zero-point fixtures, and each of the zero-point fixtures corresponds to a limit seat.

[0010] Furthermore, each set of the clamping-type turntable assemblies is detachably connected to the main shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, the pair of semicircular turntables are detachably connected to the turntable seat.

[0012] Furthermore, the driving mechanism is detachably connected to the mounting plate, and the output end of the driving mechanism is detachably connected to the bottom end of the main shaft.

[0013] Furthermore, the material bin is provided with an opening at a position opposite to the safety door.

[0014] Furthermore, each group of the material identifiers is detachably connected to the material bin.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] By using four sets of clamp-type turntable assemblies, each set of ten zero-point fixtures and limit seats consisting of a workstation, the goal of placing as many workpieces as possible in a limited space is achieved.

[0017] Through the coordinated use of the drive mechanism, main shaft, wafer-type turntable assembly, material identifier, first bearing group and second bearing group, the wafer-type turntable assembly and the main shaft are matched through keys and stepped shaft holes to transmit power. The drive mechanism adopts a servo motor and a high-precision cycloid pinwheel reducer, as well as the first bearing group and the second bearing group, which jointly ensure the rotation accuracy of each set of wafer-type turntable assemblies on the main shaft. The material identifier can read the electronic tag information on the zero-point fixture and transmit it to the control system to ensure the repeated grasping and placement accuracy of the robot at the specified position, meeting the requirements of automatic grasping and placing of the robot in automated processing.

[0018] Through the coordinated use of the safety door, safety alarm and button operation box, the robot grabs and places the workpiece from the shell opening, and the manual workpiece is picked up and placed from the safety door. The activities of the two are interlocked through the safety alarm, realizing the function of the robot and manual workpiece placement from different directions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a plan view of a rotary multi-layer silo material bin of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a side view schematic diagram of a rotary multi-layer silo shell of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic main view of a rotary multi-layer silo shell of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a rotary multi-layer silo of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a rotary multi-layer silo turntable seat of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure, the corresponding relationship between the component names and the drawing numbers is as follows:

[0025] 1. Housing; 2. Second bearing group; 3. Spindle; 4. Wafer-type turntable assembly; 5. First bearing group; 6. Safety alarm; 7. Material identifier; 8. Drive mechanism; 9. Button operation box; 10. Safety door; 11. Turntable seat; 12. Workpiece; 13. Limit seat; 14. Zero point fixture; 15. Material bin; 16. Mounting plate; 17. Semicircular turntable. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed, or operate in a specific direction, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Example:

[0030] As attached Figure 1 To the attached Figure 5 As shown:

[0031] The utility model provides a rotary multi-layer silo, including a shell 1, which is a supporting structure. To ensure the stability of operation, the structure is a rigid welded structure. A material bin 15 is provided at the top of the shell 1, and a first bearing group 5 is installed at the top of the material bin 15, and a mounting plate 16 is installed at the bottom of the material bin 15. A second bearing group 2 is installed on the top of the mounting plate 16, and a main shaft 3 is rotatably installed between the first bearing group 5 and the second bearing group 2. Four groups of clamp-type turntable assemblies 4 are installed on the circumference of the main shaft 3, and four groups of material identifiers 7 are installed on one side of the material bin 15, and each group of material identifiers 7 corresponds to each group of clamp-type turntable assemblies 4 respectively. A driving mechanism 8 is installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 16, and the driving mechanism 8 includes a servo motor and a control system, a high-precision cycloid pinwheel reducer, and the output end of the driving mechanism 8 is connected to the main shaft 3. The bottom end of the material bin 15 is connected to the transmission, and a safety door 10 is installed on one side of the material bin 15. The safety door 10 is used to manually place the workpiece 12. A button operation box 9 is installed on one side of the shell 1. Through the cooperation between the driving mechanism 8, the main shaft 3, the clamping turntable assembly 4, the material identifier 7, the first bearing group 5 and the second bearing group 2, the clamping turntable assembly 4 and the main shaft 3 are matched through keys and step shaft holes to transmit power. The driving mechanism 8 adopts a servo motor and a high-precision cycloid pinwheel reducer, as well as the first bearing group 5 and the second bearing group 2, which jointly ensure the rotation accuracy of each group of clamping turntable assemblies 4 on the main shaft 3. The material identifier 7 can read the electronic tag information on the zero-point fixture 14 and transmit it to the control system to ensure the repeated grasping and placement accuracy of the manipulator at the specified position, meeting the requirements of automatic grasping and placing of the manipulator in automated processing.

[0032] Among them, each set of clamp-type turntable assembly 4 includes a turntable seat 11, a semicircular turntable 17, a limit seat 13, a zero-point fixture 14 and a workpiece 12. A pair of semicircular turntables 17 are installed on the top of the turntable seat 11, and a number of zero-point fixtures 14 are arranged between the turntable seat 11 and the pair of semicircular turntables 17. The top ends of the several zero-point fixtures 14 extend to the outside of the semicircular turntable 17. A number of limit seats 13 are installed on the top of the semicircular turntable 17, and a number of workpieces 12 are placed between the limit seat 13 and the zero-point fixture 14.

[0033] Among them, there are ten zero-point clamps 14 in each group of clamp-type turntable assemblies 4, each zero-point clamp 14 corresponds to a limit seat 13, and there are four groups of clamp-type turntable assemblies 4, each group of ten zero-point clamps 14 and limit seats 13 forming a work station, which meets the purpose of placing as many workpieces 12 as possible in a limited space.

[0034] Each set of the clamping-type turntable assembly 4 is detachably connected to the main shaft 3 .

[0035] The pair of semicircular turntables 17 are detachably connected to the turntable base 11 , and different zero point fixtures 14 can be replaced.

[0036] The driving mechanism 8 is detachably connected to the mounting plate 16 , and the output end of the driving mechanism 8 is detachably connected to the bottom end of the main shaft 3 , so that the driving mechanism 8 can be easily maintained.

[0037] Among them, the material bin 15 is provided with an opening at the opposite side of the safety door 10. The robot grabs and places the workpiece 12 from the opening position of the shell 1, and the manual labor takes and places the workpiece 12 from the safety door 10, and the activities of the two are interlocked through the safety alarm 6, realizing the function of the robot and manual labor placing the workpiece 12 from different directions.

[0038] Each set of material identifiers 7 is detachably connected to the material bin 15 .

[0039] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0040] First, check the integrity of the device and use it only after confirming that it is correct. When in use, the staff first places the workpiece 12 on the zero-point fixture 14 from the safety door 10. The workstation consists of four groups of clamp-type turntable assemblies 4, each group of ten zero-point fixtures 14 and limit seats 13, which can meet the purpose of placing as many workpieces 12 as possible in a limited space. The driving mechanism 8 adopts a servo motor and a high-precision cycloid pinwheel reducer, as well as the first bearing group 5 and the second bearing group 2, which together ensure the rotation accuracy of each group of clamp-type turntable assemblies 4 on the main shaft 3. The material identifier 7 can read the electronic tag signal on the zero-point fixture 14. Information is transmitted to the control system to ensure the accuracy of repeated grasping and placement of the manipulator at the specified position, meet the requirements of automatic grasping and placing of the manipulator in automated processing, meet information management, and realize the function of automated production. Through the coordinated use of the safety door 10, the safety alarm 6 and the button operation box 9, the manipulator grasps and places the workpiece 12 from the opening position of the shell 1, and the manual workpiece 12 is taken and placed from the safety door 10, and the activities of the two are interlocked through the safety alarm 6, realizing the function of the manipulator and the manual workpiece 12 being placed from different directions. The overall design of this device is novel and the structure is simple, so it is worthy of widespread promotion and use.

[0041] The embodiments of the present invention are provided for purposes of illustration and description and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments are selected and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for specific applications.

Claims

1. A rotary multi-layer silo, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The top of the housing (1) is provided with a material bin (15), the top of the material bin (15) is installed with a first bearing group (5), and the bottom of the material bin (15) is installed with a mounting plate (16), the top of the mounting plate (16) is installed with a second bearing group (2), and a main shaft (3) is rotatably mounted between the first bearing group (5) and the second bearing group (2), four groups of clamp-type turntable assemblies (4) are installed on the circumference of the main shaft (3), one side of the material bin (15) is installed with four groups of material identifiers (7), and each group of the material identifiers (7) corresponds to each group of the clamp-type turntable assemblies (4), the bottom of the mounting plate (16) is installed with a driving mechanism (8), the output end of the driving mechanism (8) is transmission-connected to the bottom end of the main shaft (3), one side of the material bin (15) is installed with a safety door (10), one side of the housing (1) is installed with a button operation box (9), and the top of the housing (1) is installed with a safety alarm (6).

2. A rotary multi-layer silo as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: Each group of the clamped turntable assembly (4) includes a turntable seat (11), a semicircular turntable (17), a limit seat (13), a zero-point fixture (14) and a workpiece (12), wherein a pair of semicircular turntables (17) are installed on the top of the turntable seat (11), and a plurality of zero-point fixtures (14) are arranged between the turntable seat (11) and the pair of semicircular turntables (17), and the top ends of the plurality of zero-point fixtures (14) extend to the outside of the semicircular turntable (17), and a plurality of limit seats (13) are installed on the top of the semicircular turntable (17), and a plurality of workpieces (12) are placed between the limit seat (13) and the zero-point fixture (14).

3. A rotary multi-layer silo as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: Ten zero-point fixtures (14) are provided in each group of the clamp-type turntable assemblies (4), and each zero-point fixture (14) corresponds to a limiting seat (13).

4. A rotary multi-layer silo as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: Each set of the clamping-type turntable assemblies (4) is detachably connected to the main shaft (3).

5. A rotary multi-layer silo as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: A pair of semicircular turntables (17) are detachably connected to the turntable seat (11).

6. A rotary multi-layer silo as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (8) is detachably connected to the mounting plate (16), and the output end of the driving mechanism (8) is detachably connected to the bottom end of the main shaft (3).

7. A rotary multi-layer silo as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The material bin (15) is provided with an opening at a position on the opposite side of the safety door (10).

8. The rotary multi-layer silo according to claim 7, characterized in that: Each group of material identifiers (7) is detachably connected to the material bin (15).