Metering type buffer belt storage bin
By designing a metering buffer belt storage bin, and utilizing the bin body, head roller, tail roller, and conveyor belt structure, combined with a hydraulic tensioning device and an AI intelligent control system, the problems of high construction risk and high maintenance cost of vertical ore bins have been solved, achieving low-cost, high-efficiency material management and automated production.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423186303.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing vertical mine bins present problems in mining production, including high construction risks, large investment, high maintenance costs, strong material impact, blockage and cross-contamination issues, and are not convenient to move or reuse.
Design a metering buffer belt storage bin, which adopts a structure of storage bin body, head roller, tail roller, conveyor idler and conveyor belt, combined with hydraulic tensioning device and weighing system, and equipped with AI intelligent control system to realize real-time monitoring and automated management of material flow.
It reduces construction and maintenance costs, improves production efficiency, enables real-time control and intelligent management of material flow, reduces manpower requirements, and is suitable for various site layouts and reuse.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mining machinery and equipment technology, and more specifically, it relates to a metering buffer belt storage bin. Background Technology
[0002] Storage silos are important containers for storing materials such as coal, gangue, and stone during mining production. Most common silos are vertical, requiring on-site excavation, which has strict geological requirements, significant limitations, high investment, and high construction risks. Moreover, they are not recyclable or reusable, and cannot be moved. Due to their height, vertical silos experience significant impact from materials during unloading, often leading to problems such as blockage, material leakage, and bulging. This poses a major challenge to cleaning operations, requires more manpower and resources for maintenance, and results in high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a metering buffer belt storage bin that is easy to install, simple in structure, and convenient to use.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0005] This utility model relates to a metering buffer belt storage bin, comprising a storage bin body, a head roller installed on the bottom right side of the storage bin body, a tail roller installed on the bottom left side of the storage bin body, a conveyor roller installed between the head roller and the tail roller, a conveyor belt installed on the outside of the conveyor roller, the head roller, the tail roller and the conveyor roller being connected by a conveyor belt drive, a correction roller installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt, anti-deviation vertical rollers installed on both sides of the correction roller, a weighing system installed at the bottom tail of the conveyor belt, and a hydraulic tensioning device installed in the middle of the conveyor belt.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a drive roller is installed in the middle of the conveyor belt, a drive motor is installed on one side of the storage silo, a drive reducer is installed on the output shaft end of the drive motor, and the output shaft end of the drive reducer is fixedly connected to one end of the drive roller through a serpentine spring coupling.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the storage silo is a trapezoidal silo that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the correction roller at the bottom of the conveyor belt is installed in a V-shape.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the tail roller is equipped with a screw-driven spiral tensioning structure.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the conveyor belt has Y-shaped anti-overflow skirts on both sides of its upper surface.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the weighing system comprises multiple sets arranged side by side at the bottom of the conveying idler. The weighing system includes a mine explosion-proof weighing sensor, through which a support column passes. A load-bearing idler that contacts the bottom of the conveying idler is mounted on the top of the support column via a rotating seat. A spring is sleeved on the support column, with the bottom end of the spring pressing against the mine explosion-proof weighing sensor and the top end of the spring pressing against the rotating seat.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the hydraulic tensioning device includes a tensioning winch, a hydraulic tensioning trolley, a tensioning cylinder, and a hydraulic pump station. The tensioning winch, the hydraulic tensioning trolley, and the tensioning cylinder are connected by a wire rope transmission. The hydraulic tensioning trolley is equipped with a redirecting roller that cooperates with the conveyor belt, and a pulley is installed at the end of the tensioning cylinder facing the hydraulic tensioning trolley.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the metering buffer belt storage bin integrates an AI intelligent control system, which includes:
[0014] The AI image recognition module is used to monitor the material flow on the conveyor belt in real time, including the material type, flow rate and accumulation status.
[0015] The intelligent fault early warning module predicts and issues early warnings of faults by analyzing equipment operating status data (such as motor current, belt tension, weighing system data, etc.).
[0016] The automatic start / stop control module intelligently decides whether to start or stop the conveyor belt based on the material flow rate and material inventory in the warehouse identified by the AI image recognition module, combined with the preset production plan.
[0017] The remote monitoring and data analysis platform supports remote monitoring of equipment operation status via mobile APP or web interface, real-time viewing of production data, and analysis of historical data to optimize production efficiency and equipment maintenance strategies.
[0018] The unmanned automatic scheduling system automatically adjusts parameters such as conveying speed and tension based on the actual site conditions and production plan, realizing fully automated and unmanned production operations.
[0019] The advantages of this utility model are:
[0020] 1. The metering buffer belt storage bin of this utility model utilizes spaces such as aisles to lay the bin body. Multiple bins can be combined to store a large amount of material. Its structure is simple, and it uses a high-performance belt conveyor for centralized transportation, saving transportation time and improving production efficiency. Moreover, the buffer belt storage bin can be customized according to the size of spaces such as aisles, without the need for on-site fabrication. It is easy to operate and install, and can be recycled and reused. At the same time, by installing an AI intelligent system, it is used to monitor the material flow on the conveyor belt in real time, reducing the number of workers. It has low investment costs, low maintenance costs, and quick results, and has better practical value.
[0021] 2. This utility model, by setting multiple sets of weighing systems at the tail end in conjunction with the conveyor belt, can weigh the transported materials, making it convenient for operators to understand the weight of the transported materials in real time and realizing real-time control of coal flow rate; the transmission signal of the weighing system under the conveyor belt causes the conveyor belt to move forward. The conveyor belt will only move forward when it receives a certain weight, reducing the number of employees watching the belt, reducing costs, and contributing to the intelligent management of the storage silo. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is the front view of the metering buffer belt storage bin of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage bin, tail roller, and weighing system of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage bin, hydraulic tensioning device, and redirecting roller of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage bin, conveying roller, anti-deviation vertical roller, and bottom roller of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage bin, the head drive roller, and the drive roller of this utility model.
[0028] Figure 7 This is a top view of the present invention.
[0029] In the attached diagram: 1. Storage silo; 2. Head drive roller; 3. Tail roller; 4. Conveyor roller; 5. Anti-deviation vertical roller; 6. Bottom roller; 7. Drive roller; 8. Hydraulic tensioning device; 9. Weighing system; 10. Conveyor belt; 11. Snake spring coupling; 12. Drive motor; 13. Drive reducer; 14. Hydraulic tensioning winch; 15. Idling roller; 16. Y-type anti-overflow skirt; 17. Hydraulic tensioning trolley; 18. Tensioning cylinder; 19. Hydraulic pump station; 20. Pulley. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. The utility model is described in more detail below by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of this utility model.
[0031] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0032] 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 invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0033] Please see Figure 1-7 Structural diagram; the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0034] A metering buffer belt storage bin includes a storage bin body 1. A head roller 2 is installed on the bottom right side of the storage bin body 1, and a tail roller 3 is installed on the bottom left side of the storage bin body 1. A conveyor roller 4 is installed between the head roller 2 and the tail roller 3. A conveyor belt 10 is installed on the outside of the conveyor roller 4. A correction roller 6 is installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt 10, and anti-deviation vertical rollers 5 are installed on both sides of the correction roller 6. The anti-deviation vertical rollers 5 limit the conveyor belt 10 from both sides to maintain the smooth operation of the conveyor belt 10. A hydraulic tensioning device 8 is installed in the middle of the conveyor belt 10, and a weighing system 9 is installed at the bottom tail of the conveyor belt 10.
[0035] The storage silo 1 is composed of multiple individual silos assembled in a horizontal plane, facilitating installation and reducing the overall height of the silo 1. The number of storage silos 1 is determined by the size of the site's aisles to improve the versatility of the storage silos. For example, the installation position and length of the storage silo 1 can be designed according to the actual site conditions, manufactured in sections, and then transported to the site for installation. Furthermore, after use, the individual silos can be dismantled in sections for easy recycling and reuse when needed, resulting in low investment and maintenance costs and greater practical value. Moreover, each storage silo 1 is designed as a trapezoidal silo, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, which reduces the impact force of materials on the silo opening during unloading.
[0036] Please continue reading Figure 3 The tail roller 3 is equipped with a screw-driven spiral tensioning structure, which includes a movable frame slidably connected to the storage bin 1. A tensioning roller connected to the conveyor belt 10 is rotatably mounted on the movable frame. A screw connected to the movable frame is rotatably mounted on the storage bin 1. During the conveying process, the screw can be adjusted according to the transmission status of the conveyor belt 10, and the deviation of the conveyor belt 10 can be adjusted.
[0037] Please continue reading Figure 1 The guiding roller 6 is installed in a V-shape. The conveyor belt 10, with the guiding roller 6 installed in a V-shape, will automatically correct itself towards the V-shaped center of gravity under its own weight, reducing the chance of the conveyor belt running off-center.
[0038] Please continue reading Figure 4The hydraulic tensioning device 8 includes a tensioning winch 14, a hydraulic tensioning trolley 17, a tensioning cylinder 18, and a hydraulic pump station 19. The tensioning cylinder 18 is mounted on a fixed base via a cylinder support. A rope fixing seat for fixing the free end of the wire rope is mounted on the fixed base. The hydraulic tensioning trolley 17 is equipped with a pulley block that works with the wire rope. The tensioning winch 14, the hydraulic tensioning trolley 17, and the tensioning cylinder 18 are connected by a wire rope drive. A redirecting roller 15 that works with the conveyor belt 10 is mounted on the hydraulic tensioning trolley 17. A pulley 20 is mounted on the end of the tensioning cylinder 18 facing the hydraulic tensioning trolley 17. The hydraulic tensioning device 8 is designed to store more conveyor belts for easier future maintenance.
[0039] Please continue reading Figure 3 The weighing system 9 is located at the rear of the silo. By setting multiple sets of weighing systems 9 that work with the conveyor belt at the rear end, the transported materials can be weighed, allowing operators to understand the weight of the transported materials in real time and realizing real-time control of coal flow rate.
[0040] Multiple weighing systems 9 are arranged side-by-side at the bottom of the conveyor rollers 4. Specifically, each weighing system 9 has a support column running through it, and a load-bearing roller that contacts the bottom of the conveyor rollers 4 is mounted on the top of the support column via a rotating base. A spring is fitted onto the support column, with its bottom end pressing against the weighing system 9 and its top end pressing against the rotating base. Thus, when the load-bearing roller is compressed by the weight of the material on the conveyor belt 10, it moves downwards along the support column, transferring the weight of the material to the weighing system 9 via the spring, thereby weighing the material on the conveyor belt 10. The weighing system 9 may include a mining explosion-proof load cell.
[0041] Please continue reading Figure 2 A drive roller 7 is installed in the middle of the conveyor belt 10, and a drive motor 12 is installed on one side of the storage silo 1. A drive reducer 13 is installed on the output shaft of the drive motor 12, and the output shaft of the drive reducer 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the drive roller 7 through a serpentine spring coupling 11. In order to store a large amount of material in the storage silo 1, the conveyor belt 10 needs a larger conveying force. Therefore, the serpentine spring coupling 11 is more suitable for high torque drive. Y-shaped anti-overflow skirts 16 are provided on both sides of the upper part of the conveyor belt 10, which can effectively prevent secondary leakage of materials.
[0042] Furthermore, the output power of the drive motor 12 can be adjusted in real time according to the weight of the material to avoid jamming or shutdown, ensuring smooth material transport on the conveyor belt 10. In addition, the conveyor belt moves forward only when it receives a certain weight, thanks to the signal transmitted by the weighing system 9 below it. This reduces the number of personnel required to monitor the belt, lowers costs, and facilitates intelligent management of the storage silo.
[0043] The metering buffer belt storage bin of this utility model is equipped with an AI intelligent system control system. The AI intelligent control system includes an AI image recognition module, an intelligent fault early warning module, an automatic start-stop control module, a remote monitoring and data analysis platform, an unattended automatic scheduling system, and an adaptive learning module.
[0044] The AI intelligent control system utilizes an AI image recognition module to monitor the material flow on the conveyor belt 10 in real time, including material type, flow rate, and accumulation status.
[0045] The intelligent fault early warning module predicts and issues early warnings of faults by analyzing equipment operating status data (such as motor current, belt tension, weighing system data, etc.).
[0046] The automatic start / stop control module intelligently decides whether to start or stop the conveyor belt 10 based on the material flow rate and material inventory in the warehouse identified by the AI image recognition module, combined with the preset production plan.
[0047] The remote monitoring and data analysis platform supports remote monitoring of equipment operation status via mobile APP or web interface, real-time viewing of production data, and analysis of historical data to optimize production efficiency and equipment maintenance strategies.
[0048] The remote monitoring and data analysis platform provides data visualization capabilities, displaying equipment operating status, material handling efficiency, and energy consumption in the form of charts, curves, etc., which facilitates managers to make quick decisions and continuously optimize.
[0049] The unmanned automatic scheduling system automatically adjusts parameters such as conveying speed and tension based on the actual site conditions and production plan, realizing fully automated and unmanned production operations.
[0050] The adaptive learning module continuously optimizes the intelligent decision-making algorithm based on historical equipment operation data and human intervention records, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of system control.
[0051] By installing an AI intelligent system to control the metering buffer belt storage silo, the silo becomes an AI-intelligent start-stop, unattended device, reducing the number of staff, lowering investment and maintenance costs, and providing quick results with greater practical value. During use, it can adjust according to the real-time status of each component to ensure the stable operation of the metering buffer belt storage silo.
[0052] The working principle of the metering buffer belt storage silo provided by this utility model is as follows:
[0053] The material falls into the storage bin 1 at the tail of the machine. The transmission signal of the weighing system 9 under the conveyor belt 10 causes the conveyor belt 10 to move forward. Because the weighing system 9 is installed, the conveyor belt 10 will only move forward when it receives a certain weight, reducing the number of employees who need to watch the belt.
[0054] Y-shaped anti-overflow skirts 16 are installed on both sides of the conveyor belt 10 to effectively prevent secondary leakage of materials.
[0055] The drive system (including drive motor 12 and drive reducer 13) is equipped with serpentine spring coupling 11, which is more suitable for high torque drive, so that the storage bin 1 can store a large amount of material. In order to ensure the normal operation of the head roller 2 and tail roller 3, a centralized lubrication system is installed in the lubrication parts, eliminating the need for manual maintenance.
[0056] In addition, the tail roller 3 is equipped with a screw screw tensioner to adjust belt deviation. The tension of the conveyor belt 10 can be automatically adjusted at any time by the hydraulic tensioning device 8 without manual adjustment. All aspects have been improved many times.
[0057] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the technical features of this utility model are not limited thereto. Any simple changes, equivalent substitutions, or modifications made based on this utility model to solve essentially the same technical problems and achieve essentially the same technical effects are all covered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A metering buffer belt storage bin, characterized in that: The device includes a storage silo (1), a head roller (2) is installed on the bottom right side of the storage silo (1), a tail roller (3) is installed on the bottom left side of the storage silo (1), a conveyor roller (4) is installed between the head roller (2) and the tail roller (3), a conveyor belt (10) is installed on the outside of the conveyor roller (4), and the head roller (2), the tail roller (3) and the conveyor roller (4) are connected by the conveyor belt (10). The bottom of the conveyor belt (10) is equipped with a correction roller (6), and anti-deviation vertical rollers (5) are installed on both sides of the correction roller (6). A weighing system (9) is installed at the tail end of the conveyor belt (10), and a hydraulic tensioning device (8) is installed in the middle of the conveyor belt (10).
2. The metering buffer belt storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drive roller (7) is installed in the middle of the conveyor belt (10), and a drive motor (12) is installed on one side of the storage bin (1). A drive reducer (13) is installed on the output shaft end of the drive motor (12), and the output shaft end of the drive reducer (13) is fixedly connected to one end of the drive roller (7) through a serpentine spring coupling (11).
3. The metering buffer belt storage bin according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage silo (1) is a trapezoidal silo with a larger top and a smaller bottom.
4. The metering buffer belt storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide roller (6) at the bottom of the conveyor belt (10) is installed in a V-shape.
5. A metering buffer belt storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tail roller (3) is equipped with a screw-driven spiral tensioning structure.
6. A metering buffer belt storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (10) has Y-shaped anti-overflow skirts (16) on both sides above.
7. A metering buffer belt storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weighing system (9) has multiple sets arranged side by side at the bottom of the conveying roller (4). The weighing system (9) includes a mine explosion-proof weighing sensor. A support column runs through the mine explosion-proof weighing sensor. A load-bearing roller that contacts the bottom of the conveying roller (4) is installed on the top of the support column through a rotating seat. A spring is sleeved on the support column. The bottom end of the spring abuts against the mine explosion-proof weighing sensor, and the top end of the spring abuts against the rotating seat.
8. A metering buffer belt storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hydraulic tensioning device (8) includes a tensioning winch (14), a hydraulic tensioning trolley (17), a tensioning cylinder (18), and a hydraulic pump station (19). The tensioning winch (14), the hydraulic tensioning trolley (17), and the tensioning cylinder (18) are connected by a steel wire rope transmission. The hydraulic tensioning trolley (17) is equipped with a redirecting roller (15) that cooperates with the conveyor belt (10). A pulley (20) is installed at the end of the tensioning cylinder (18) facing the hydraulic tensioning trolley (17).