Ball cage double-layer stock bin

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ball cage double-layer stock bins, in particular to a ball cage double-layer stock bin which comprises a machine frame, the machine frame is provided with a lower-layer ball cage storage area and an upper-layer ball cage storage area, and a transverse chain scraper conveyor and a vertical chain scraper conveyor are arranged in the lower-layer ball cage storage area. The input end of the vertical chain scraper conveyor is arranged on one side of the output end of the transverse chain scraper conveyor, a lower temporary storage table is arranged on one side of the output end of the vertical chain scraper conveyor, first roller sets arranged in an array mode are arranged in the upper-layer ball cage storage area, a material pushing area is arranged on one side of the upper-layer ball cage storage area, and a second roller set is arranged in the material pushing area. A first pushing assembly is arranged on one side of the second roller set, a feeding channel is arranged at the input end of the second roller set, an upper temporary storage table is arranged at the tail end of the feeding channel, a second pushing assembly is arranged at the rear end of the upper temporary storage table, and the ball cages in the lower temporary storage table are transferred to the upper temporary storage table through the mechanical arm, so that the vertical dimension of the space is fully utilized, and the space utilization rate is greatly increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of double-layer silos with ball cages, and specifically to a double-layer silo with ball cages. Background Technology

[0002] As a key component of the automotive transmission system, the CV joint (or CV cage) plays a crucial role in smoothly and efficiently transmitting engine power to the wheels. During the manufacturing process, finished CV joints require proper storage for subsequent transportation and assembly. Currently, most existing CV joint storage methods employ single-layer storage, neatly arranging them on a single shelf or within a single storage area. This single-layer method has significant limitations. Firstly, single-layer storage has low space utilization; a large number of CV joints require a substantial floor area, leading to significant waste of space in production workshops or warehouses. Secondly, as CV joint production increases, the space required for single-layer storage continuously expands, increasing the company's site rental costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a CV joint storage device that can effectively improve space utilization and save on site resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a double-layer spherical cage silo to address the problems of existing technologies.

[0004] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: A double-layer ball cage storage bin includes a frame, the frame having a lower ball cage storage area and an upper ball cage storage area, the lower ball cage storage area having a horizontal chain conveyor and a vertical chain conveyor, the input end of the vertical chain conveyor being located on one side of the output end of the horizontal chain conveyor, the output end of the vertical chain conveyor having a lower temporary storage platform, the upper ball cage storage area having an array of rollers arranged rotatably, the upper ball cage storage area having a pushing area on one side, the pushing area having a second roller assembly arranged rotatably, the second roller assembly having a pushing component on one side, the input end of the second roller assembly having a feeding channel, the end of the feeding channel having an upper temporary storage platform, the rear end of the upper temporary storage platform having a pushing component, and a robotic arm transferring the ball cages in the lower temporary storage platform to the upper temporary storage platform.

[0005] In a further improvement, the first pushing assembly includes a first pushing cylinder and a first pushing plate. The first pushing cylinder is mounted on the frame, and the first pushing plate is mounted on the piston rod at the front end of the first pushing cylinder. The first pushing plate is located on the rear side of the upper temporary storage platform. The second pushing assembly includes a second pushing cylinder and a second pushing plate. The second pushing cylinder is mounted on the frame, and the second pushing plate is mounted on the piston rod at the front end of the second pushing cylinder. The second pushing plate is located within the pushing area.

[0006] In a further improvement, the rolling direction of the rollers in roller group one is consistent with the moving direction of the ball cage, and the rolling direction of the rollers in roller group two is consistent with the moving direction of the ball cage and perpendicular to the rollers in roller group one. The surfaces of the rollers in roller group one and roller group two are both made of high molecular weight polyethylene.

[0007] In a further improvement, the lower temporary storage platform has a flared opening on its outer side and an arc-shaped groove on its inner side that matches the shape of the ball cage.

[0008] As a further improvement, a detection sensor is provided at the input end of the feeding channel.

[0009] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this novel double-layer spherical cage silo are as follows:

[0010] The cage first enters the lower storage area, then is conveyed to the lower temporary storage platform by horizontal and vertical chain conveyors, and finally transferred to the upper temporary storage platform by a robotic arm. Next, the second pushing component pushes the cage into the feeding channel, enters the second roller assembly, and is conveyed to the pushing area. Finally, the first pushing component pushes the cage into the first roller assembly, completing its storage in the upper storage area. This double-layer silo structure makes full use of the vertical dimension of space, greatly improving space utilization and reducing the area occupied compared to the traditional single-layer storage method. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another three-dimensional perspective.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the front view of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0016] In the diagram, 1-frame, 2-lower ball cage storage area, 3-upper ball cage storage area, 31-roller assembly one, 32-pushing area, 33-roller assembly two, 34-feeding channel, 341-detection sensor, 4-transverse chain conveyor, 5-vertical chain conveyor, 6-lower temporary storage platform, 61-flare-shaped opening, 62-arc groove, 7-pushing assembly one, 71-pushing cylinder one, 72-pushing plate one, 8-upper temporary storage platform, 9-pushing assembly two, 91-pushing cylinder two, 92-pushing plate two. Detailed Implementation

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model; unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "joined" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections, etc. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] The following describes the embodiments and appendices. Figures 1-5 The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below.

[0019] Example 1

[0020] A double-layer ball cage storage bin includes a frame 1. The frame 1 has a lower ball cage storage area 2 and an upper ball cage storage area 3. The lower ball cage storage area 2 is equipped with a horizontal chain conveyor 4 and a vertical chain conveyor 5. The input end of the vertical chain conveyor 5 is located on one side of the output end of the horizontal chain conveyor 4. A lower temporary storage platform 6 is located on one side of the output end of the vertical chain conveyor 5. An array of roller groups 31 is rotatably arranged in the upper ball cage storage area 3. A pushing area 32 is located on one side of the upper ball cage storage area 3. A second roller group 33 is rotatably arranged in the pushing area 32. A first pushing component 7 is located on one side of the second roller group 33. A feeding channel 34 is located at the input end of the second roller group 33. An upper temporary storage platform 8 is located at the end of the feeding channel 34. A second pushing component 9 is located at the rear end of the upper temporary storage platform 8. A robotic arm transfers the ball cages in the lower temporary storage platform 6 to the upper temporary storage platform 8.

[0021] like Figures 1-5As shown, the working principle of this utility model is as follows: During the ball cage storage process, the completed ball cages first enter the lower ball cage storage area 2. The ball cages fall onto the horizontal chain conveyor 4, which, through the transmission of the chain plates, transports the ball cages horizontally to the input end of the vertical chain conveyor 5. The vertical chain conveyor 5 then transports the ball cages vertically to the lower temporary storage platform 6 for temporary storage. At this time, the robot arm grabs the ball cages in the lower temporary storage platform 6 and transfers them to the upper temporary storage platform 8. After the ball cages are temporarily stored on the upper temporary storage platform 8, the pushing cylinder 91 in the pushing assembly 9 operates, driving the pusher plate 92 to push the ball cages one by one to the feeding channel 34. The ball cages enter the roller assembly 33 along the feeding channel 34, and under the action of the roller assembly 33, the ball cages are transported to the pushing area 32. Once the ball cages reach the predetermined position and the quantity reaches the set amount, the pushing cylinder 71 in the pushing assembly 7 is activated, pushing the push plate 71 to move one station and push multiple ball cages into the input end of the roller assembly 31. Repeating the above steps, the pushing assembly 7 pushes the rear ball cages onto the front ball cages, moving them on the roller assembly 31 towards the inner side of the upper ball cage storage area 3. Finally, guided by the roller assembly 31, the ball cages are neatly arranged and stored in the upper ball cage storage area 3. The entire process, through the coordinated work of the chain conveyor, roller assembly, pushing assembly, and robotic arm, achieves the orderly storage of ball cages in the double-layer silo.

[0022] This double-layer silo structure makes full use of the vertical dimension of space, greatly improving space utilization and reducing the area occupied compared to traditional single-layer storage methods. At the same time, through the automated coordination of various components, the storage process of the ball cages is more efficient and orderly, reducing the workload of manual handling, improving production efficiency, and saving labor and logistics costs.

[0023] As a further preferred embodiment, the first pushing assembly 7 includes a first pushing cylinder 71 and a first pushing plate 72. The first pushing cylinder 71 is mounted on the frame 1, and the first pushing plate 72 is mounted on the piston rod at the front end of the first pushing cylinder 71. The first pushing plate 72 is located on the rear side of the upper temporary storage platform 8. The second pushing assembly 9 includes a second pushing cylinder 91 and a second pushing plate 92. The second pushing cylinder 91 is mounted on the frame 1, and the second pushing plate 92 is mounted on the piston rod at the front end of the second pushing cylinder 91. The second pushing plate 92 is located within the pushing area 32.

[0024] Using cylinders 71 and 91 as power sources, upon receiving a control signal, the pistons inside the cylinders move linearly under the action of compressed gas, causing the piston rod at the front end to extend and retract. Push plates 72 and 92, connected to the piston rod, move accordingly, thus pushing the ball cage. Taking push assembly 7 as an example, when the ball cage reaches the upper temporary storage platform 8, cylinder 71 is activated, the piston rod extends, and push plate 72 moves forward, pushing the ball cage from the feed channel 34 to roller assembly 33. Push assembly 9 works similarly; when the ball cage needs to be transferred from the upper ball cage storage area 3 to another location, cylinder 91 drives push plate 92 to push the ball cage from roller assembly 31 to the target area within the upper ball cage storage area 3.

[0025] As a further preferred embodiment, the rolling direction of the rollers in roller group one 31 is consistent with the moving direction of the ball cage, and the rolling direction of the rollers in roller group two 33 is consistent with the moving direction of the ball cage and is perpendicular to the rollers in roller group one 31. The surfaces of the rollers in roller group one 31 and roller group two 33 are both made of high molecular weight polyethylene.

[0026] The rollers in roller assembly 1 (31) and roller assembly 2 (33) are arranged perpendicularly to each other, allowing the ball cages to be conveyed in different directions in different areas, thus achieving a reasonable layout and orderly storage of the ball cages within the hopper. The roller surfaces are made of high-molecular-weight polyethylene because this material has excellent wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction. During the contact and movement of the ball cage with the roller, the low coefficient of friction reduces the resistance to movement, allowing the ball cage to roll more smoothly on the roller; the wear resistance ensures that the roller is not easily worn during long-term use, extending its service life and reducing equipment maintenance costs.

[0027] As a further preferred embodiment, the lower temporary storage platform 6 has a flared opening 61 on its outer side and an arc-shaped groove 62 on its inner side that matches the shape of the ball cage.

[0028] The flared opening 61 on the outer side of the lower temporary storage platform 6 gradually widens. When the ball cage is conveyed from the vertical chain conveyor 5 to the lower temporary storage platform 6, the flared opening 61 acts as a guide, making it easier and more accurate for the ball cage to enter the lower temporary storage platform 6, reducing the possibility of the ball cage deviating from its position on the platform. The arc-shaped groove 62 on the inner side of the lower temporary storage platform 6 matches the shape of the ball cage. When the ball cage is placed in the arc-shaped groove 62, it fits tightly, allowing the ball cage to remain stably within the lower temporary storage platform 6 without easily rolling or shifting.

[0029] As a further preferred embodiment, a detection sensor 341 is provided at the input end of the feeding channel 34. The detection sensor 341 is typically a photoelectric sensor or a proximity sensor. When the ball cage enters the input end of the feeding channel 34, the ball cage will block the light emitted by the detection sensor 341 or change physical quantities such as the magnetic field and electric field around the sensor. After detecting this change, the detection sensor 341 will transmit a signal to the control system. Based on the received signal, the control system determines whether the ball cage has reached the feeding channel 34, and then controls the actions of subsequent components such as the pusher assembly 9 to ensure that the ball cage is conveyed and stored according to a predetermined program.

[0030] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A double-layer spherical cage silo, characterized in that, The system includes a frame with a lower ball cage storage area and an upper ball cage storage area. The lower ball cage storage area is equipped with a horizontal chain conveyor and a vertical chain conveyor. The input end of the vertical chain conveyor is located on one side of the output end of the horizontal chain conveyor. A lower temporary storage platform is located on one side of the output end of the vertical chain conveyor. An array of rollers is rotatably arranged in the upper ball cage storage area. A pushing area is located on one side of the upper ball cage storage area. A second roller group is rotatably arranged in the pushing area. A first pushing component is located on one side of the second roller group. A feeding channel is located at the input end of the second roller group. An upper temporary storage platform is located at the end of the feeding channel. A second pushing component is located at the rear end of the upper temporary storage platform. A robotic arm transfers the ball cages in the lower temporary storage platform to the upper temporary storage platform.

2. The double-layer spherical cage silo according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first pushing assembly includes a first pushing cylinder and a first pushing plate. The first pushing cylinder is mounted on the frame, and the first pushing plate is mounted on the piston rod at the front end of the first pushing cylinder. The first pushing plate is located on the rear side of the upper temporary storage platform. The second pushing assembly includes a second pushing cylinder and a second pushing plate. The second pushing cylinder is mounted on the frame, and the second pushing plate is mounted on the piston rod at the front end of the second pushing cylinder. The second pushing plate is located within the pushing area.

3. The double-layer spherical cage silo according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rolling direction of the rollers in roller group one is consistent with the moving direction of the ball cage, and the rolling direction of the rollers in roller group two is consistent with the moving direction of the ball cage and is perpendicular to the rollers in roller group one. The surfaces of the rollers in roller group one and roller group two are both made of high molecular weight polyethylene.

4. The double-layer spherical cage silo according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower temporary storage platform has a flared opening on its outer side and an arc-shaped groove on its inner side that matches the shape of the ball cage.

5. A double-layer spherical cage silo according to claim 1, characterized in that, The input end of the feeding channel is equipped with a detection sensor.

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