Corn feed storage bin

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of storage bins, and particularly discloses a corn feed storage bin which comprises longitudinal beams, cross beams, stand columns, a ventilation net, a funnel-shaped discharging part, an elevator, a top beam and a material overturning device. The lowest cross beam is connected with the upper ends of the stand columns, the ventilation net is arranged on the inner side of the side wall frame, the lower end of the side wall frame is connected with the upper end of the funnel-shaped discharging part, and a storage bin discharging port is formed in the lower end of the funnel-shaped discharging part; the elevator is arranged on one side of the side wall frame, the top beam is arranged above the side wall frame, the upper end of the material turning device is connected with the top beam, and the lower end of the material turning device extends downwards into the side wall frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of storage warehouse technology, specifically to a corn feed storage warehouse. Background Technology

[0002] Corn feed storage is a crucial step in livestock production. Traditional storage silos typically employ steel structures with conical bottom discharge ports. However, existing technologies suffer from the following shortcomings: poor ventilation within the silo leads to feed accumulating moisture, clumping, or mold growth; the lack of active turning mechanisms during storage results in severe material stratification; and existing silos exhibit significant technical bottlenecks, particularly in handling high-moisture corn feed, regarding mold control, automated discharge, and material turnover efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a corn feed storage silo to solve the problems of poor ventilation, easy dampness and clumping or mold growth in existing corn feed storage silos; lack of active turning device during storage, resulting in severe material stratification; and significant technical bottlenecks in existing silos, especially when handling high-moisture corn feed, in terms of mold prevention control, automated discharge, and material turnover efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a corn feed storage bin, comprising: longitudinal beams, cross beams, columns, ventilation mesh, a funnel-shaped discharge section, an elevator, a top beam, and a turning device, wherein...

[0005] Multiple longitudinal beams and transverse beams are intersected and connected to each other to form the side wall frame of the storage bin. The lowest transverse beam is connected to the upper end of the column. The ventilation net is set inside the side wall frame. The lower end of the side wall frame is connected to the upper end of the funnel-shaped discharge section. The lower end of the funnel-shaped discharge section is provided with a storage bin discharge port.

[0006] The hoist is provided on one side of the side wall frame, and the top beam is provided above the side wall frame. The upper end of the material turning device is connected to the top beam, and the lower end of the material turning device extends downward into the interior of the side wall frame.

[0007] Optionally, the discharge port of the storage hopper includes a cylinder barrel, a piston rod, a frame, a hopper door, and a partition beam. The two ends of the partition beam are respectively connected to the two opposite sides of the frame, dividing the frame into two openings. The left opening is connected to the lower end of the funnel-shaped discharge section. The middle of the partition beam is provided with a strip-shaped hole extending along the length direction. The side of the frame is provided with a groove at the same height as the strip-shaped hole. The hopper door passes through the strip-shaped hole, and the edge of the hopper door is located in the groove. One end of the hopper door is connected to one end of the piston rod. The other end of the piston rod passes through the side of the frame and extends into the cylinder barrel. The cylinder barrel is connected to the frame.

[0008] Optionally, the material turning device includes a motor, a rotating shaft, and material turning blades. The motor is connected to the top beam, the output shaft of the motor is connected to one end of the rotating shaft, and the other end of the rotating shaft extends downward into the interior of the side wall frame. There are multiple material turning blades, which are respectively arranged on the rotating shaft.

[0009] Optionally, the elevator includes an elevator channel, an elevator inlet, and an elevator outlet. One end of the elevator channel is connected to the elevator inlet, and the other end of the elevator channel extends upward to the upper end of the side wall frame and is connected to the elevator outlet. The elevator channel is provided with helical blades along its length, and the rotation axis of the helical blades is connected to the output shaft of the elevator motor.

[0010] Optionally, a maintenance platform is provided on one side of the sidewall frame. One end of the maintenance platform is connected to the crossbeam, and a reinforcing beam is provided below the maintenance platform. One end of the reinforcing beam is connected to the longitudinal beam, and the other end is connected to the lower end of the maintenance platform. A ladder is provided on one side of the maintenance platform.

[0011] Optionally, the longitudinal beam and the transverse beam are connected by a fixing plate, which is bolted to the longitudinal beam and the transverse beam respectively.

[0012] Optionally, the sidewall of the funnel-shaped discharge section is formed by the cross connection of multiple longitudinal beams and transverse beams, and the ventilation net is provided on the inner side of the sidewall of the funnel-shaped discharge section.

[0013] Optionally, there are at least four columns and at least three sets of turning blades.

[0014] The embodiments of this application have the following advantages:

[0015] 1. Three-dimensional ventilation system

[0016] A three-dimensional air circulation channel is formed by installing a full-coverage ventilation net inside the longitudinal / transverse beam frame, combined with the extended ventilation structure on the side wall of the funnel-shaped discharge section. Compared with the traditional single-point ventilation mode at the top, humidity uniformity is improved, and the risk of mold growth can be reduced when combined with the material turning device.

[0017] 2. Precise and controllable material discharge mechanism

[0018] The innovative dual-door control structure uses a cylinder to drive a piston rod, which in turn links the door to the compartment. Combined with the guide holes and chutes in the partition beam, it achieves precise two-stage material control. Experimental data shows that it can accurately control the discharge flow rate error, making it particularly suitable for integration with automated batching systems.

[0019] 3. Dynamic material turning system

[0020] The suspended material turning device uses a motor fixed to the top beam to drive multiple sets of spiral blades to turn in three dimensions. Compared with the traditional fixed stirring rod, the material disturbance efficiency is improved, and the ventilation system can increase the moisture evaporation rate.

[0021] 4. High-efficiency lifting device

[0022] The inclined spiral conveying channel is integrated with the storage bin frame and adopts a variable diameter spiral blade structure. While ensuring conveying capacity, it is more energy-efficient than traditional bucket elevators and completely eliminates material backflow.

[0023] 5. Modular safety structure

[0024] The bolted frame of longitudinal / transverse beams, combined with a detachable ventilation screen, enables rapid assembly and expansion. The maintenance platform utilizes a triangular reinforced beam support structure, enhancing load-bearing capacity. Combined with a dedicated maintenance ladder, it forms a three-dimensional maintenance access, improving the efficiency of high-altitude maintenance operations.

[0025] 6. Anti-clogging material design

[0026] The funnel-shaped discharge section adopts a composite structure of frame and ventilation net, which maintains the air permeability of the side wall while ensuring the structural strength. Combined with the periodic operation of the turning device, it can effectively eliminate the phenomenon of material sticking to the bin wall. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a corn feed storage bin provided for at least one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the discharge port structure of a corn feed storage bin provided for at least one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a turning device for a corn feed storage bin, provided for at least one embodiment of this application.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 1. Longitudinal beam, 2. Crossbeam, 3. Ventilation net, 4. Maintenance platform, 5. Ladder, 6. Fixing plate, 7. Column, 8. Funnel-shaped discharge section, 9. Storage bin discharge port, 10. Top beam, 11. Tilting device, 12. Lifting channel, 13. Elevator inlet, 14. Elevator outlet, 15. Cylinder barrel, 16. Piston rod, 17. Frame, 18. Bin door, 19. Dividing beam, 20. Motor, 21. Rotating shaft, 22. Tilting blades Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0036] This application provides a corn feed storage bin, as shown in the following embodiments. Figures 1 to 3 ,include:

[0037] Longitudinal beam 1, cross beam 2, column 7, ventilation net 3, funnel-shaped discharge section 8, elevator, top beam 10, and tipping device 11, among which,

[0038] Multiple longitudinal beams 1 and transverse beams 2 are intersected and connected to each other to form the side wall frame of the storage bin. The lowest transverse beam 2 is connected to the upper end of the column 7. The ventilation net 3 is set inside the side wall frame. The lower end of the side wall frame is connected to the upper end of the funnel-shaped discharge section 8. The lower end of the funnel-shaped discharge section 8 is provided with a storage bin discharge port 9.

[0039] The hoist is provided on one side of the side wall frame, and the top beam 10 is provided above the side wall frame. The upper end of the turning device 11 is connected to the top beam 10, and the lower end of the turning device 11 extends downward into the interior of the side wall frame.

[0040] In some embodiments, the discharge port 9 of the storage silo includes a cylinder barrel 15, a piston rod 16, a frame 17, a silo door 18, and a partition beam 19. The two ends of the partition beam 19 are respectively connected to the two opposite sides of the frame 17, dividing the frame 17 into two openings. The left opening is connected to the lower end of the funnel-shaped discharge section 8. The middle part of the partition beam 19 is provided with a strip-shaped hole extending along the length direction. The side of the frame 17 is provided with a groove at the same height as the strip-shaped hole. The silo door 18 passes through the strip-shaped hole, and the edge of the silo door 18 is located in the groove. One end of the silo door 18 is connected to one end of the piston rod 16. The other end of the piston rod 16 extends through the side of the frame 17 into the cylinder barrel 15. The cylinder barrel 15 is connected to the frame 17.

[0041] In some embodiments, the material turning device 11 includes a motor 20, a rotating shaft 21, and material turning blades 22. The motor 20 is connected to the top beam 10, and the output shaft of the motor 20 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft 21. The other end of the rotating shaft 21 extends downward into the interior of the side wall frame. There are multiple material turning blades 22, which are respectively arranged on the rotating shaft 21.

[0042] In some embodiments, the elevator includes an elevator channel 12, an elevator inlet 13, and an elevator outlet 14. One end of the elevator channel 12 is connected to the elevator inlet 13, and the other end of the elevator channel 12 extends upward to the upper end of the side wall frame and is connected to the elevator outlet 14. The elevator channel 12 is provided with helical blades along its length, and the rotation shaft 21 of the helical blades is connected to the output shaft of the elevator motor 20.

[0043] In some embodiments, a maintenance platform 4 is provided on one side of the sidewall frame. One end of the maintenance platform 4 is connected to the crossbeam 2. A reinforcing beam is provided below the maintenance platform 4. One end of the reinforcing beam is connected to the longitudinal beam 1, and the other end is connected to the lower end of the maintenance platform 4. A ladder 5 is provided on one side of the maintenance platform 4.

[0044] In some embodiments, the longitudinal beam 1 and the transverse beam 2 are connected by a fixing plate 6, which is bolted to the longitudinal beam 1 and the transverse beam 2 respectively.

[0045] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the funnel-shaped discharge section 8 is formed by a plurality of longitudinal beams 1 and transverse beams 2 connected in a cross manner, and the ventilation net 3 is provided on the inner side of the sidewall of the funnel-shaped discharge section 8.

[0046] In some embodiments, there are at least four columns 7 and at least three sets of turning blades 22.

[0047] The working principle of the technical solution provided in this application includes:

[0048] 1. Feeding stage

[0049] Lifting and conveying: Corn feed enters the elevator feed inlet 13 of the elevator through the ground conveying equipment, and the lifting motor 20 is started to drive the spiral blades to rotate.

[0050] Spiral Lifting: The spiral blades form a continuous material flow in the inclined lifting channel 12, which is conveyed upward at a rate of 20t / h (parameter of the embodiment) and evenly sprinkled into the top of the storage bin through the discharge port 14 of the elevator.

[0051] Anti-backflow design: The gap between the spiral blades and the channel is less than 2mm (preferred value), and with the variable blade diameter structure (the diameter of the bottom blades is larger than that of the top blades), a gradual compression is formed during the lifting process, which completely eliminates the material falling back.

[0052] 2. Storage stage

[0053] Three-dimensional ventilation:

[0054] Frame ventilation: Ventilation mesh 3 (0.5-1mm aperture) is installed inside the side wall frame formed by longitudinal beam 1 and transverse beam 2. External air enters through the gaps in the frame and forms laminar flow after being filtered by ventilation mesh 3.

[0055] Conical ventilation: The sidewall of the funnel-shaped discharge section 8 continues the structure of the ventilation net 3, which, together with the pores generated by the weight of the material in the bin, forms a three-dimensional airflow from top to bottom (airflow velocity 0.2-0.5m / s).

[0056] Humidity balance: When air flows through the material layer, it carries away moisture. The measured humidity gradient inside the silo is ≤5% (about 15% for traditional silos).

[0057] Dynamic material turning:

[0058] Periodic turning: The motor 20 drives the rotating shaft 21 to drive the multi-layer turning blades 22 (preferably 3 layers, spaced 1.2m apart). The blades rotate at a speed of 15-30 rpm, alternately turning the upper, middle and bottom layers of feed.

[0059] Anti-caking function: The blade adopts an obtuse-angled helical design (helix angle 45°), which generates axial and radial compound motion when turning, destroying the static friction layer of the material. Experiments show that the agglomeration rate can be reduced from 12% in traditional silos to below 3%.

[0060] 3. Discharge stage

[0061] Anti-blocking pretreatment: Start the material turning device 11 30 minutes before discharge to eliminate the bridging phenomenon above the funnel-shaped discharge section 8 by disturbing the material.

[0062] Precise material output control:

[0063] Cylinder linkage: The control cylinder pushes the piston rod 16, which drives the compartment door 18 to move horizontally along the strip hole and slide groove of the partition beam 19 (stroke 80-120mm).

[0064] Opening adjustment: The dividing beam 19 divides the discharge port into two openings. The left opening is connected to the lower end of the funnel-shaped discharge section 8. By adjusting the opening and closing ratio of the hopper door 18, the flow rate can be precisely controlled.

[0065] Anti-jamming design: The edges and tracks of the bin door 18 are lined with PTFE wear-resistant pads, which, together with the guiding effect of the strip holes, ensure smooth movement even under feed pressure.

[0066] 4. Maintenance Phase

[0067] Modular maintenance:

[0068] The damaged longitudinal beam 1 / cross beam 2 can be quickly replaced by removing the bolts of the fixing plate 6.

[0069] Maintenance platform 4 is provided with stable support through triangular reinforcing beams (inclination angle of 55°), and the platform has a load-bearing capacity of 300 kg / m. 2 Maintenance personnel can safely reach the work site via ladder 5.

[0070] Cleaning of ventilation mesh 3: Remove ventilation mesh 3 directly from the outside (snap-on connection), and use a high-pressure air gun to blow away any blockages in the pores to restore air permeability.

[0071] In summary, compared with the prior art, the advantages of the technical solution of this application include:

[0072] 1. Three-dimensional ventilation system

[0073] A three-dimensional air circulation channel is formed by installing a full-coverage ventilation net inside the longitudinal / transverse beam frame, combined with the extended ventilation structure on the side wall of the funnel-shaped discharge section. Compared with the traditional single-point ventilation mode at the top, humidity uniformity is improved, and the risk of mold growth can be reduced when combined with the material turning device.

[0074] 2. Precise and controllable material discharge mechanism

[0075] The innovative dual-door control structure uses a cylinder to drive a piston rod, which in turn links the door to the compartment. Combined with the guide holes and chutes in the partition beam, it achieves precise two-stage material control. Experimental data shows that it can accurately control the discharge flow rate error, making it particularly suitable for integration with automated batching systems.

[0076] 3. Dynamic material turning system

[0077] The suspended material turning device uses a motor fixed to the top beam to drive multiple sets of spiral blades to turn in three dimensions. Compared with the traditional fixed stirring rod, the material disturbance efficiency is improved, and the ventilation system can increase the moisture evaporation rate.

[0078] 4. High-efficiency lifting device

[0079] The inclined spiral conveying channel is integrated with the storage bin frame and adopts a variable diameter spiral blade structure. While ensuring conveying capacity, it is more energy-efficient than traditional bucket elevators and completely eliminates material backflow.

[0080] 5. Modular safety structure

[0081] The bolted frame of longitudinal / transverse beams, combined with a detachable ventilation screen, enables rapid assembly and expansion. The maintenance platform utilizes a triangular reinforced beam support structure, enhancing load-bearing capacity. Combined with a dedicated maintenance ladder, it forms a three-dimensional maintenance access, improving the efficiency of high-altitude maintenance operations.

[0082] 6. Anti-clogging material design

[0083] The funnel-shaped discharge section adopts a composite structure of frame and ventilation net, which maintains the air permeability of the side wall while ensuring the structural strength. Combined with the periodic operation of the turning device, it can effectively eliminate the phenomenon of material sticking to the bin wall.

[0084] Note that, unless otherwise explicitly stated, all features disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features for achieving the same, equivalent, or similar purpose. Therefore, unless explicitly stated otherwise, each disclosed feature is merely one example of a set of equivalent or similar features. Where used, "further," "preferably," "even further," and "more preferably" are simple starting points for describing another embodiment based on the foregoing embodiments, the combination of which with the foregoing embodiments constitutes the complete configuration of another embodiment. Any combination of several "further," "preferably," "even further," or "more preferably" settings following the same embodiment constitutes yet another embodiment.

[0085] In the implementation of functions and steps, the corresponding functions and steps in the various embodiments may occur in a different order than those shown. For example, two consecutive functions and steps may actually be executed or implemented substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed or implemented in reverse order, depending on the functions involved.

[0086] Although this application has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of this application fall within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A corn feed storage bin characterized by, include: Longitudinal beams, cross beams, columns, ventilation nets, funnel-shaped discharge section, elevator, top beam, and tipping device, among which, Multiple longitudinal beams and transverse beams are intersected and connected to each other to form the side wall frame of the storage bin. The lowest transverse beam is connected to the upper end of the column. The ventilation net is set inside the side wall frame. The lower end of the side wall frame is connected to the upper end of the funnel-shaped discharge section. The lower end of the funnel-shaped discharge section is provided with a storage bin discharge port. The hoist is provided on one side of the side wall frame, and the top beam is provided above the side wall frame. The upper end of the material turning device is connected to the top beam, and the lower end of the material turning device extends downward into the interior of the side wall frame.

2. The corn feed storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge port of the storage silo includes a cylinder barrel, a piston rod, a frame, a silo door, and a partition beam. The two ends of the partition beam are respectively connected to the two opposite sides of the frame, dividing the frame into two openings. The left opening is connected to the lower end of the funnel-shaped discharge section. The middle of the partition beam is provided with a strip-shaped hole extending along the length direction. The side of the frame is provided with a groove at the same height as the strip-shaped hole. The silo door passes through the strip-shaped hole, and the edge of the silo door is located in the groove. One end of the silo door is connected to one end of the piston rod. The other end of the piston rod extends through the side of the frame into the cylinder barrel, and the cylinder barrel is connected to the frame.

3. The corn feed storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material turning device includes a motor, a rotating shaft, and material turning blades. The motor is connected to the top beam, and the output shaft of the motor is connected to one end of the rotating shaft. The other end of the rotating shaft extends downward into the interior of the side wall frame. There are multiple material turning blades, which are respectively arranged on the rotating shaft.

4. The corn feed storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elevator includes an elevator channel, an elevator inlet, and an elevator outlet. One end of the elevator channel is connected to the elevator inlet, and the other end of the elevator channel extends upward to the upper end of the side wall frame and is connected to the elevator outlet. The elevator channel is provided with helical blades along its length, and the rotation axis of the helical blades is connected to the output shaft of the elevator motor.

5. The corn feed storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, A maintenance platform is also provided on one side of the side wall frame. One end of the maintenance platform is connected to the crossbeam. A reinforcing beam is provided below the maintenance platform. One end of the reinforcing beam is connected to the longitudinal beam, and the other end is connected to the lower end of the maintenance platform. A ladder is provided on one side of the maintenance platform.

6. The corn feed storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The longitudinal beams and the transverse beams are connected by a fixing plate, which is bolted to the longitudinal beams and the transverse beams respectively.

7. The corn feed storage bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sidewall of the funnel-shaped discharge section is formed by the cross connection of multiple longitudinal beams and transverse beams, and the ventilation net is provided on the inner side of the sidewall of the funnel-shaped discharge section.

8. The corn feed storage bin according to claim 3, characterized in that, The columns are at least four, and the turning blades are provided with at least three groups.

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