Intelligent belt type storage bin
The AI control system and component design of the intelligent belt conveyor storage silo solve the problems of material storage difficulties and low automation in traditional storage silos, achieving precise material control and fully automated production, and reducing costs and energy consumption.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHIFENG TIANRUI ELECTROMECHANICAL MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional storage silos suffer from problems such as difficulty in material storage, high labor costs, low equipment operating efficiency, low automation, high energy consumption, high equipment maintenance costs, inaccurate material monitoring, and difficulty in automatically adjusting belt tension and deviation during material storage and transportation.
Design an intelligent belt conveyor storage silo that integrates an AI intelligent control system, including an AI image recognition module, an intelligent fault early warning module, an automatic start-stop control module, a remote monitoring and data analysis platform, and an unattended automatic scheduling system. Combined with components such as a weighing system, a hydraulic tensioning device, a correction roller, and an anti-deviation vertical roller, it can realize material flow monitoring, automatic start-stop, and fully automated production.
It enables flexible adjustment, precise control, and automated management of material storage, reduces labor and maintenance costs, improves equipment operation stability and production efficiency, and reduces equipment space occupation and energy consumption.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage silo technology, and more specifically, to an intelligent belt-driven storage silo. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of material storage and transportation, traditional methods involve manual frequency conversion speed regulation and storage using belt conveyor troughs and belts filled with material. These methods face numerous challenges during storage and transportation. For example, material storage is difficult, making it hard to flexibly adjust storage methods according to actual material conditions; a large number of personnel are required during operations, increasing labor costs; and the control of material transportation is not precise enough, hindering automation and intelligent management, resulting in low equipment operating efficiency and high maintenance costs.
[0003] Specifically, traditional storage silos have limited means of material monitoring, making it impossible to accurately and in real-time track material height and flow. This results in untimely and inaccurate control of belt conveyor start-stop, easily leading to energy waste or material accumulation. Furthermore, during belt conveyor operation, issues such as belt tension and misalignment are difficult to adjust automatically, requiring frequent manual intervention, which not only increases labor intensity but also affects the stable operation of the equipment. In addition, the inability to accurately weigh transported materials hinders production management and cost accounting.
[0004] Furthermore, traditional storage silos cannot store materials of varying sizes. Due to limitations in the performance and materials of the conveyor belts, materials need to be crushed and screened before being fed into the storage silos, leading to increased energy consumption and wear. During the screening process, fine particles easily penetrate the screen, requiring repeated processing, while coarse particles need to be repeatedly crushed, increasing equipment energy consumption and wear. Process redundancy: The multi-stage process of screening, crushing, and conveying complicates the system, occupies more space, and increases maintenance costs. Particle size fluctuation risk: Even after screening, materials may still experience particle size fluctuations due to uneven crushing or adhesion, making it impossible to completely eliminate the risk of outlet blockage.
[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application proposes an intelligent belt-type storage silo that integrates crushing and anti-clogging functions. Utility Model Content
[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent belt-type storage silo.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0008] This utility model is an intelligent belt-driven storage silo, comprising a V-shaped storage silo body, a V-shaped pressure reducing plate installed at the bottom of the V-shaped storage silo body, a head roller installed on the right side, a tail roller installed on the left side of the bottom of the V-shaped storage silo 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 are connected by a conveyor belt drive, a correction roller is installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt, anti-deviation vertical rollers are installed on both sides of the correction roller, a weighing system is installed at the tail of the conveyor belt, and a hydraulic tensioning device is installed in the middle of the conveyor belt.
[0009] A drive motor is installed below the V-shaped storage silo. A drive reducer is installed on the output shaft of the drive motor. The output shaft of the drive reducer is connected to a redirecting roller via a first serpentine spring coupling. The output end of the redirecting roller is connected to the drive roller. The drive roller is connected to the conveyor belt. Spiral adjustment self-locking devices are installed on both sides of the head roller. A correction roller is installed at the bottom. Anti-deviation vertical rollers are installed on both sides of the correction roller. A weighing system is installed at the tail end of the conveyor belt. A hydraulic tensioning device is installed on the side of the conveyor belt near the head roller.
[0010] The bottom outlet of the V-shaped storage silo is equipped with a V-shaped pressure reducing plate and an inverted V-shaped guide plate. The V-shaped pressure reducing plate includes a plate body and a telescopic rod. Two sets of crushing blades are installed on the plate body. A buffer rod is hinged to one side of the bottom of the plate body. The telescopic end of the telescopic rod is fixed with an outer sleeve with a cover plate. A pressure plate is fixed to one end of the buffer rod inside the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve is equipped with a spring.
[0011] The plate is hinged to the bottom inner wall of the V-shaped storage silo. The telescopic rod passes through the bottom wall of the V-shaped storage silo and is hinged to the V-shaped storage silo. An arc-shaped cover that cooperates with the crushing blade assembly is installed on one side of the bottom of the plate. A discharge slot is opened on the arc-shaped cover. The buffer rod is hinged between the two arc-shaped covers on one side of the bottom of the plate. The outer sleeve is installed at the telescopic end of the telescopic rod inside the V-shaped storage silo. The cover plate is fixed to the end of the outer sleeve away from the telescopic rod by bolts. The pressure plate is fixed to the end of the buffer rod that passes through the cover plate and extends into the inner cavity of the outer sleeve. The pressure plate cooperates with the inner cavity of the outer sleeve. The two ends of the spring are respectively pressed against the bottom of the inner cavity of the outer sleeve and the pressure plate.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, it also includes an electro-hydraulic drum brake, a second serpentine spring coupling, and the electro-hydraulic drum brake is connected to one end of the drive drum via the second serpentine spring coupling. The other end of the drive drum is connected to the output end of the redirecting drum via a drive shaft disc brake. V-type idlers, a head roller spiral tensioning self-locking device, a bottom idler mechanical adjustment device, an arch bridge device, a tail screw spiral self-locking device, an arch bridge height-adjustable support leg, and a spiral adjustment self-locking device are also included. The V-type idler spiral adjustment self-locking device is installed at a specific position at the bottom of the conveyor belt spiral adjustment self-locking device to support it. The head roller spiral tensioning self-locking device and spiral adjustment self-locking device are installed near one end of the head roller spiral adjustment self-locking device to tension and self-lock related components. The bottom idler mechanical adjustment device provides spiral adjustment. The self-locking device is used to adjust the position of the bottom idler roller. The arch bridge device's spiral adjustment self-locking device is installed at a specific position below the conveyor belt's spiral adjustment self-locking device to provide support and guidance. The tail screw spiral self-locking device is installed near the tail drum's spiral adjustment self-locking device to tighten and self-lock the relevant components of the tail drum's spiral adjustment self-locking device. The arch bridge's height-adjustable support leg spiral adjustment self-locking device is used to adjust the height of the arch bridge device's spiral adjustment self-locking device. The spiral adjustment self-locking device is used for spiral adjustment and self-locking of relevant components.
[0013] 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 or any side of the V-shaped 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 first serpentine spring coupling.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the V-shaped storage silo is a trapezoidal silo with a larger upper part and a smaller lower part. A V-shaped pressure reducing plate is installed at the bottom outlet of the V-shaped storage silo, and the correction rollers at the bottom of the conveyor belt are installed in a V-shape. The silo can be installed in parallel, on an incline, or as an arch bridge. Vehicles can pass under the arch bridge. The height of the arch bridge is adjustable up to 2.5 meters (the arch bridge can be installed or not according to customer requirements).
[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the V-shaped storage silo is a trapezoidal silo body that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom guide roller of the conveyor belt and some guide rollers of the upper belt are installed in a V-shape to prevent the belt from running off-track.
[0017] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the tail and head rollers are equipped with a screw-driven spiral tensioning self-locking belt adjustment system.
[0018] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the material level gauge monitors the material height on the belt in real time and plays an automatic start-stop function.
[0019] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the conveyor belt has Y-shaped anti-overflow skirts on both sides of its upper surface.
[0020] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a V-shaped pressure reducing plate is installed under the bin body, which can greatly reduce the pressure of materials on the belt and make the belt run more smoothly.
[0021] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the weighing system has multiple sets arranged side by side at the bottom of the conveyor roller, and can realize the function of automatic start and stop according to the weight of the material. The weighing system includes a mining explosion-proof weighing sensor, a support column passing through the mining explosion-proof weighing sensor, a buffer roller installed under the belt at the feed point, the buffer roller is provided with a spring, and the bottom and top ends of the spring are pressed against the rotating seat.
[0022] 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.
[0023] The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo integrates an AI intelligent control system, including:
[0024] The AI image recognition module is used to monitor the material flow on the conveyor belt in real time, including material type, flow rate, accumulation status, and automatic start and stop.
[0025] 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.).
[0026] 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.
[0027] The belt inverter and PLC control PID controller automatically adjust the belt speed based on the amount of material being transported.
[0028] 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.
[0029] 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.
[0030] The advantages of this utility model are:
[0031] 1. This utility model, by installing a V-shaped pressure reducing plate at the bottom discharge port of the V-shaped storage silo, can greatly reduce the pressure of materials on the belt, making the belt run more smoothly. Furthermore, by optimizing the structure of the V-shaped pressure reducing plate, it can crush the materials passing through the bottom discharge port of the V-shaped storage silo, avoiding blockage and making the output material more uniform. It also prevents materials from accumulating locally on the conveyor belt, further reducing the space occupied by traditional crushing and screening equipment, simplifying the equipment, and reducing equipment costs.
[0032] 2. This utility model of intelligent belt-type storage silo utilizes spaces such as aisles to lay the silo body. Multiple silos can be combined to store a large amount of materials. Its structure is simple. By installing an AI intelligent system, it can monitor the material flow on the conveyor belt in real time, reducing the number of workers. It has low investment cost, low maintenance cost, quick results, and better practical value.
[0033] 3. This utility model uses an AI level gauge to control the speed of the conveyor belt. Multiple weighing systems are set at the tail end to weigh the transported materials, allowing operators to monitor the weight of the transported materials in real time and achieving real-time control of coal flow. The conveyor belt moves forward only when it receives a certain weight, reducing the number of personnel required to monitor the belt, lowering costs, and facilitating intelligent management of the storage silo.
[0034] 4. The belt conveyor of this utility model is equipped with an AI intelligent camera and an AI material level indicator at the head of the conveyor. If the material is stored at the head of the conveyor and the front-end storage and transport belt conveyor is not turned on or there is nowhere to unload the material, it can be intelligently stopped. Attached Figure Description
[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front half of an intelligent belt-type storage silo according to the present invention.
[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear half of an intelligent belt-type storage silo according to the present invention.
[0037] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention.
[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent belt-type storage silo, tail roller, and weighing system of this utility model.
[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent belt-type storage silo, hydraulic tensioning device, and redirecting roller of this utility model.
[0040] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the intelligent belt-type storage bin, conveyor roller, anti-deviation vertical roller, and bottom roller of this utility model.
[0041] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent belt-type storage silo, the head drive roller, and the drive roller of this utility model.
[0042] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive roller, drive shaft disc brake, electro-hydraulic drum brake, and second serpentine spring coupling of this utility model.
[0043] Figure 9 This utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure.
[0044] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the V-shaped pressure reducing plate of this utility model.
[0045] In the attached diagram: 1. V-shaped storage silo; 2. Head roller; 3. Tail roller; 4. Conveyor roller; 5. Anti-deviation vertical roller; 6. Correction roller; 7. Drive roller; 8. Hydraulic tensioning device; 9. Hydraulic pump station;
[0046] 10. Tensioning cylinder; 11. Tensioning winch; 12. First serpentine spring coupling; 13. Drive motor; 14. Drive reducer; 15. Idling drum; 16. Y-type anti-overflow skirt; 17. Traveling trolley;
[0047] 18. V-shaped pressure reducing plate; 1801. Plate body; 1802. Crusher assembly; 1803. Arc-shaped cover; 1804. Discharge chute; 1805. Buffer rod; 1806. Telescopic rod; 1807. Outer sleeve; 1808. Cover plate; 1809. Pressure plate; 1810. Spring;
[0048] 19. AI camera;
[0049] 20. Material level gauge; 21. Tail buffer idler roller assembly; 22. Drive shaft disc brake; 23. Electro-hydraulic drum brake; 24. Frequency converter; 25. PID control box; 26. V-type idler roller; 27. Head roller spiral tensioning self-locking device; 28. Bottom idler roller mechanical adjustment device; 29. Arch bridge device;
[0050] 30. Tail screw self-locking device; 31. Weighing system; 32. Conveyor belt; 33. Hydraulic tensioning trolley; 34. Height-adjustable support legs; 35. Arch bridge height-adjustable support legs; 36. Screw adjustment self-locking device; 37. Second serpentine spring coupling; 38. Inverted V-shaped guide plate. Detailed Implementation
[0051] 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.
[0052] 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.
[0053] 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.
[0054] Please see Figure 1-8 Structural diagram: This utility model intelligent belt-type storage silo includes an AI intelligent system and the following components:
[0055] V-shaped storage silo 1: Composed of multiple individual silos installed horizontally, facilitating installation and reducing overall height. The number of silos is determined by site size to enhance versatility. Installation location and length can be designed according to actual site conditions; it can be laid horizontally, on slopes, or in arches. After design, it is manufactured in sections, transported to the site for installation, and can be dismantled in sections after use for easy recycling and reuse, reducing investment and maintenance costs. Each silo is designed as a trapezoidal shape, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, reducing the impact of materials on the silo opening during unloading.
[0056] Conveyor belt 32: High-strength rubber or ceramic-coated conveyor belts are used to improve the impact resistance of coarse particles and extend the service life of the equipment.
[0057] A V-shaped pressure reducing plate 18 and an inverted V-shaped guide plate 38 are installed at the bottom discharge port of the V-shaped storage silo 1. The V-shaped pressure reducing plate 18 includes a plate body 1801 and a telescopic rod 1806. Two sets of crushing blades 1802 are installed on the plate body 1801. The power input end of the crushing blades 1802 passes through the V-shaped storage silo 1 and is connected to the crushing blades 1802 through a through slot for connecting the power input end of the crushing blades 1802 to the crushing blades 1802. The power source can generate relative to the V-shaped storage silo 1. The displacement is relative to the crusher assembly 1802 and is in a stationary state; the through slot is arranged in an arc shape because one end of the plate 1801 is hinged and will be displaced when impacted due to the spring 1810 (external arc arrangement); a buffer rod 1805 is hinged to one side of the bottom of the plate 1801; the telescopic end of the telescopic rod 1806 is fixed with an outer sleeve 1807 with a cover plate 1808; a pressure plate 1809 is fixed to one end of the buffer rod 1805 located inside the outer sleeve 1807; and a spring 1810 is provided in the outer sleeve 1807.
[0058] The plate 1801 is hinged to the bottom inner wall of the V-shaped storage silo 1. The telescopic rod 1806 passes through the bottom wall of the V-shaped storage silo 1 and is hinged to the V-shaped storage silo 1. An arc-shaped cover 1803 that cooperates with the crushing knife assembly 1802 is installed on one side of the bottom of the plate 1801. A discharge slot 1804 is opened on the arc-shaped cover 1803. The buffer rod 1805 is hinged between the two arc-shaped covers 1803 on one side of the bottom of the plate 1801. The outer tube 1807 is installed at the telescopic end of the telescopic rod 1806 inside the V-shaped storage hopper 1. The cover plate 1808 is fixed to the end of the outer tube 1807 away from the telescopic rod 1806 by bolts. The pressure plate 1809 is fixed to the end of the buffer rod 1805 that passes through the cover plate 1808 and extends into the inner cavity of the outer tube 1807. The pressure plate 1809 cooperates with the inner cavity of the outer tube 1807. The two ends of the spring 1810 are respectively pressed against the bottom of the inner cavity of the outer tube 1807 and the pressure plate 1809.
[0059] V-shaped pressure reducing plate 18: Installed at the bottom of the V-shaped storage silo 1, its structure is a V-shaped plate with a certain angle. When the material falls, the V-shaped structure can disperse the impact force of the material, thereby greatly reducing the pressure of the material on the conveyor belt 32. Inverted V-shaped guide plate 38 is installed inside the V-shaped storage silo 1 to divert the material inside the V-shaped storage silo 1. It cooperates with the V-shaped pressure reducing plate 18 so that the diverted material can move towards the V-shaped pressure reducing plate 18, so that large pieces of coal can be initially crushed and the coal can be prevented from being blocked at the bottom outlet of the V-shaped storage silo 1. At the same time, through the combined use of plate 1801, buffer rod 1805, outer sleeve 1807, pressure plate 1809 and spring 1810, plate 1801 will be displaced when impacted, so that the discharge gap between the inverted V-shaped guide plate 38 and the V-shaped pressure reducing plate 18 will change, which can effectively prevent blockage at the discharge outlet.
[0060] Head roller 2: Built into the right side of the V-shaped storage bin 1, it is mounted on the bin body via bearings and other components, providing power output to the conveyor belt 32. Tail roller 3: Built into the bottom left side of the V-shaped storage bin 1, it is mounted on the bin body via bearings. The tail roller 3 has a screw-driven tensioning structure, which includes a movable frame slidably connected to the V-shaped storage bin 1. A tensioning roller, which is driven by the conveyor belt 32, is rotatably mounted on the movable frame via bearings. A screw, which is threadedly connected to the movable frame, is rotatably mounted on the V-shaped storage bin 1 via bearings. During conveying, the position of the movable frame can be adjusted by rotating the screw, thereby adjusting the tension of the conveyor belt 32 and preventing belt deviation.
[0061] Redirecting roller 15: The forward-protruding head redirecting roller 15 is located above the drive roller, and its height from the ground can be adjusted within the range of 1.2 meters to 1.5 meters, making it easier to install the transfer belt conveyor below.
[0062] First serpentine spring coupling 12, second serpentine spring coupling 37, or gear coupling: used to connect drive components and rollers, etc., to transmit torque. For example, the output shaft end of the drive reducer 14 is bolted to one end of the drive roller 7 via the first serpentine spring coupling 12. Serpentine spring couplings are more suitable for high torque drives and can ensure normal operation of the V-shaped storage silo 1 when storing a large amount of material.
[0063] Y-type anti-overflow skirt 16: Installed on both sides of the conveyor belt 32, it effectively prevents secondary material leakage. Moving trolley 17: Can move on a specific track to assist in belt installation, adjustment, and other operations. AI camera 19: Monitors the amount of material on the conveyor belt 32 in real time, transmitting image information to the AI intelligent system for automatic control of the belt conveyor's start and stop. Level gauge 20: Monitors the material height in real time, transmitting height information to the AI intelligent system for accurate automatic start and stop of the belt conveyor.
[0064] Tail-end buffer idler group 21: Installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt 32 at the tail end, the idler surface has a certain degree of elasticity, which can reduce the damage of materials to the belt. The buffer idler is equipped with a spring, the bottom end of which is pressed against the rotating seat. When materials impact, the spring can play a buffering role.
[0065] Drive shaft disc brake 22: Mounted on the drive shaft, used to brake the drive shaft when needed. Electro-hydraulic drum brake 23: Mounted on related transmission components, achieving braking function through an electro-hydraulic system. Frequency converter 24: Works with the PLC control system to track the amount of material in real time, automatically adjust the belt speed, and achieve automatic speed regulation. Higher material levels result in higher speed, lower material levels in lower speeds or a complete stop. The machine automatically starts or stops when the material level reaches a predetermined range.
[0066] PID Control Box 25: Used to implement PID control function, precisely controlling the operation of the belt conveyor according to the set parameters. V-Type Idler Roller 26: Installed approximately every 3 meters at the bottom of the conveyor belt 32; its V-shaped structure effectively prevents belt misalignment. Head Roller Spiral Tensioning Self-Locking Device 27: Used to tension the conveyor belt 32 at the head roller 2 and achieve a self-locking function, ensuring belt tension.
[0067] Bottom idler roller mechanical adjustment device 28: This device allows for mechanical adjustment of the bottom idlers, enabling all idlers to be adjusted forward or backward by 20mm within a spacing of 300mm to prevent belt misalignment. Arch bridge height-adjustable support legs 35: These include an arch bridge device 29 and a spiral adjustment self-locking device 36. They allow for parallel, climbing, descending, and arch bridge installations, allowing vehicles to pass underneath. The spiral adjustment self-locking device 36 is used for spiral adjustment and self-locking of related components.
[0068] Weighing system 31: Multiple sets or one set can be installed. Each set uses one frame with four parallel idlers on the frame and four bow-shaped load cells (made according to customer requirements) running through the bottom beam. The weighing system 31 is located at the tail and middle section of the silo, arranged side-by-side at the bottom of the conveyor idlers 4, and supported by support columns. When the load-bearing idlers are compressed by the weight of the material on the conveyor belt 32, they move downwards along the support columns, transferring the weight of the material to the weighing system 31, thus weighing the material on the conveyor belt 32. This allows the operator to monitor the weight of the transported material in real time and achieve real-time control of coal flow rate. The weighing system 31 may include explosion-proof load cells for mining.
[0069] Conveyor belt 32: Installed between the head roller 2 and the tail roller 3 for conveying materials. Conveyor idler 4: Installed between the head roller 2 and the tail roller 3 to support the conveyor belt 32. Tracking idler 6: Installed in a V-shape at the bottom of the conveyor belt 32. Through the V-shaped structure, under the weight of the conveyor belt 32 itself, it automatically corrects itself towards the V-shaped center of gravity, reducing the chance of the conveyor belt running off-center.
[0070] Anti-deviation vertical rollers 5: Installed on both sides of the guiding rollers 6, they limit the movement of the conveyor belt 32 from both sides, maintaining the smooth operation of the conveyor belt 32. Drive rollers 7: Installed in the middle of the conveyor belt 32, they are driven to rotate by the drive system, providing power to the conveyor belt 32.
[0071] The hydraulic tensioning device 8 includes a tensioning winch 11, a hydraulic tensioning trolley 33, a tensioning cylinder 10, and a hydraulic pump station 9. The tensioning cylinder 10 is mounted on a fixed base via a cylinder support. A rope holder for fixing the free end of the wire rope is mounted on the fixed base. A pulley block that cooperates with the wire rope is mounted on the hydraulic tensioning trolley 33. The tensioning winch 11, the hydraulic tensioning trolley 33, and the tensioning cylinder 10 are connected by a wire rope drive. A redirecting roller 15 that cooperates with the conveyor belt 32 is mounted on the hydraulic tensioning trolley 33. A pulley is mounted on the end of the tensioning cylinder 10 facing the hydraulic tensioning trolley 33. The hydraulic tensioning device 8 can automatically adjust the tension of the conveyor belt 32 at any time without manual adjustment. Furthermore, the belt storage trolley 17 in this application stores a certain length of the conveyor belt 32 during use. The length of the belt conveyor can be increased or decreased at any time to adjust the storage capacity of the silo, improving the applicability of the storage silo device.
[0072] The drive system includes a drive motor 13 and a drive reducer 14. The drive motor 13 is installed on one side of the V-shaped storage hopper 1, and its output shaft is connected to the input shaft of the drive reducer 14. The output shaft of the drive reducer 14 is fixedly connected to one end of the drive roller 7 through a first serpentine spring coupling 12. The output power of the drive motor 13 can be adjusted in real time according to the weight of the material to avoid jamming or shutdown, ensuring smooth material conveying on the conveyor belt 32.
[0073] The AI intelligent system of this smart belt conveyor storage silo includes the following modules:
[0074] AI image recognition module: used to monitor the material flow on conveyor belt 32 in real time, including material type, flow rate and accumulation status.
[0075] Intelligent fault early warning module: By analyzing equipment operating status data (such as motor current, belt tension, weighing system data, etc.), it predicts and issues fault warnings in advance.
[0076] Automatic start / stop control module: Based on the material flow rate and material inventory in the warehouse identified by the AI image recognition module, and combined with the preset production plan, it intelligently decides whether to start or stop the conveyor belt 32.
[0077] 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 historical data analysis to optimize production efficiency and equipment maintenance strategies. It also provides data visualization functions, intuitively displaying equipment operation status, material handling efficiency, and energy consumption in the form of charts, graphs, etc., facilitating rapid decision-making and continuous optimization by management personnel.
[0078] Unmanned automatic scheduling system: Based on the actual site conditions and production plan, it automatically adjusts parameters such as conveying speed and tension to achieve fully automated and unmanned production operations.
[0079] Adaptive learning module: This module can continuously optimize the intelligent decision-making algorithm based on the equipment's historical operating data and human intervention records, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of system control.
[0080] The working principle of the intelligent belt conveyor storage silo is as follows:
[0081] Material falls into the V-shaped storage bin 1 at the tail end of the machine. The weighing system 31 below the conveyor belt 32 transmits signals, causing the conveyor belt 32 to move forward. The conveyor belt 32 only moves forward when it receives a certain weight, reducing the need for personnel to monitor the belt. Y-shaped anti-overflow skirts 16 are installed on both sides of the conveyor belt 32 to effectively prevent secondary leakage of material. The drive system is equipped with a first serpentine spring coupling 12, which is more suitable for high torque drive and can ensure that the V-shaped storage bin 1 can store a large amount of material. The belt conveyor is equipped with a frequency converter 24 and a PLC-controlled PID system to automatically adjust the belt speed in real time based on the amount of material. The tail roller 3 is equipped with a screw-type spiral tensioning structure to adjust belt deviation, and the tension of the conveyor belt 32 is automatically adjusted at any time by a hydraulic tensioning device 8. Through the coordinated work of various modules of the AI intelligent system, intelligent start-up and shutdown, and unattended operation are achieved, reducing investment and maintenance costs and ensuring stable equipment operation.
[0082] 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 smart belt-driven storage silo, comprising several V-shaped storage silo bodies (1) arranged side-by-side by height-adjustable support legs (34), wherein a tail roller (3) and a head roller (2) are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the several V-shaped storage silo bodies (1), and several conveying rollers (4) are installed at the bottom of the V-shaped storage silo bodies (1) and between the tail roller (3) and the built-in head roller (2), wherein the built-in head roller (2), the tail roller (3), and the conveying rollers (4) are connected by a conveyor belt (32) with a Y-shaped anti-overflow skirt (16), characterized in that: AI cameras (19) are installed on the V-shaped storage silo (1) and above the tail roller (3) and the built-in head roller (2) respectively, via support frames. A level gauge (20) that works with the conveyor belt (32) is installed on one side of the AI camera (19). The bottom outlet of the V-shaped storage silo (1) is equipped with a V-shaped pressure reducing plate (18) and an inverted V-shaped guide plate (38). The V-shaped pressure reducing plate (18) includes a plate body (1801) and a telescopic rod (1806). Two sets of crushing blades (1802) are installed on the plate body (1801). A tail buffer roller group (21) is installed on the side of the tail roller (3) facing the built-in head roller (2) to cooperate with the conveyor belt (32).
2. The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo according to claim 1, characterized in that, The V-shaped storage silo (1) is a trapezoidal silo with a larger upper part and a smaller lower part, and the correction roller (6) at the bottom of the conveyor belt (32) is installed in a V-shape; Among them, a buffer rod (1805) is hinged to one side of the bottom of the plate (1801), and an outer tube (1807) with a cover plate (1808) is fixed to the telescopic end of the telescopic rod (1806). A pressure plate (1809) is fixed to one end of the buffer rod (1805) inside the outer tube (1807), and a spring (1810) is provided in the outer tube (1807). The plate (1801) is hinged to the bottom inner wall of the V-shaped storage silo (1), and the telescopic rod (1806) passes through the bottom wall of the V-shaped storage silo (1) and is hinged to the V-shaped storage silo (1). An arc-shaped cover (1803) that cooperates with the crushing knife assembly (1802) is installed on one side of the bottom of the plate (1801). A discharge slot (1804) is opened on the arc-shaped cover (1803). The buffer rod (1805) is hinged between the two arc-shaped covers (1803) on one side of the bottom of the plate (1801). The outer tube (1807) is installed at the telescopic end of the telescopic rod (1806) inside the V-shaped storage silo (1). The cover plate (1808) is fixed to the end of the outer tube (1807) away from the telescopic rod (1806) by bolts. The pressure plate (1809) is fixed to the end of the buffer rod (1805) that passes through the cover plate (1808) and extends into the inner cavity of the outer tube (1807). The pressure plate (1809) is fitted with the inner cavity of the outer tube (1807). The two ends of the spring (1810) are respectively pressed against the bottom of the inner cavity of the outer tube (1807) and the pressure plate (1809).
3. The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drive motor (13) is installed below the V-shaped storage silo (1). A drive reducer (14) is installed on the output shaft end of the drive motor (13). The output shaft end of the drive reducer (14) is connected to a redirecting roller (15) through a first serpentine spring coupling (12). The output end of the redirecting roller (15) is connected to the drive roller (7). The drive roller (7) is connected to the conveyor belt (32). A spiral adjustment self-locking device (36) is installed on both sides of the head roller (2).
4. The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the conveyor belt (32) 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 (31) is installed at the tail end of the conveyor belt (32), and a hydraulic tensioning device (8) is installed on the side of the conveyor belt (32) near the head roller (2).
5. The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an electro-hydraulic drum brake (23) and a second serpentine spring coupling (37). The electro-hydraulic drum brake (23) is connected to one end of the drive drum (7) via the second serpentine spring coupling (37), and the other end of the drive drum (7) is connected to the output end of the redirecting drum (15) via the drive shaft disc brake (22).
6. The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a V-shaped idler roller (26), a head roller spiral tensioning self-locking device (27), a bottom idler roller mechanical adjustment device (28), an arch bridge device (29), a tail screw spiral self-locking device (30), an arch bridge height-adjustable support leg (35), and a spiral adjustment self-locking device (36). The V-shaped idler roller (26) is installed at a specific position at the bottom of the conveyor belt (32) to support the conveyor belt (32). The head roller spiral tensioning self-locking device (27) is installed at one end near the head roller (2) to tension and self-lock the head roller. The components of the drum (2) include: a bottom roller mechanical adjustment device (28) for adjusting the position of the bottom roller; an arch bridge device (29) installed at a specific position below the conveyor belt (32) for support and guidance; a tail screw spiral self-locking device (30) installed near the tail drum (3) for tightening and self-locking the components of the tail drum (3); an arch bridge height-adjustable support leg (35) for adjusting the height of the arch bridge device (29); and a spiral adjustment self-locking device (36) for spiral adjustment and self-locking of the components.
7. The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo according to claim 3, characterized in that, The weighing system (31) has multiple sets arranged side by side at the bottom of the conveying roller (4), and the weighing system (31) includes a mine explosion-proof weighing sensor.
8. The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hydraulic tensioning device (8) includes a tensioning winch (11), a belt storage trolley (17), a tensioning cylinder (10), and a hydraulic pump station (9). The tensioning winch (11), the belt storage trolley (17), and the tensioning cylinder (10) are connected by a steel wire rope transmission. The belt storage trolley (17) is equipped with a redirecting roller (15) that cooperates with the conveyor belt (32).
9. The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo according to claim 6, characterized in that, The head roller screw tensioning self-locking device (27) is installed near the head roller (2) and connected to the transmission component of the head roller (2) to achieve the tensioning self-locking function. The tail screw screw self-locking device (30) is installed near the tail roller (3) and connected to the transmission component of the tail roller (3) to achieve the tensioning self-locking function.
10. The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent belt conveyor storage silo integrates an AI intelligent control system, which includes: The AI image recognition module is used to monitor the material flow on the conveyor belt (32) in real time, including the material type, flow rate and accumulation status, and the start and stop of the belt; The intelligent fault early warning module analyzes equipment operating status data to predict and issue fault warnings in advance. The automatic start-stop control module, 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, intelligently decides whether to start or stop the conveyor belt (32); The belt conveyor frequency converter and PLC control PID control box are connected to the drive device of the conveyor belt (32), and track the amount of material in real time by receiving relevant sensor signals and automatically adjust the belt speed. 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. The unattended automatic scheduling system automatically adjusts parameters such as conveying speed and tension based on the actual site conditions and production plan.