Multi-functional buffer storage machine

Abstract

This application relates to a multi-functional buffer storage machine. The multi-functional buffer storage machine includes an infeed buffer module, a storage module, and a discharge module. The infeed buffer module receives materials from the preceding process. The storage module is located downstream of the infeed buffer module and includes a stacking mechanism and a storage mechanism. The stacking mechanism stacks materials within the storage mechanism. The discharge module is located downstream of the storage module and transports materials to the next processing unit. The infeed buffer module, storage module, and discharge module cooperate to complete the buffering, storage, and transportation of materials. In the storage module, the stacking mechanism stacks materials within the storage mechanism, improving space utilization and facilitating subsequent material management and retrieval. The multi-functional buffer storage machine can stably connect upstream and downstream production equipment, enabling high-speed production; the uniform posture of bags entering and exiting avoids chaotic postures during the production process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of buffer device technology, and in particular to a multi-functional buffer storage machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the current production process, the transition buffer between multi-row parallel packaging machines and single-stage inspection machines often uses manual material handling in the material crates. This method requires workers to frequently handle and move materials, resulting in extremely high manual labor intensity. As production continues, when the material crates become overloaded, the bags are prone to becoming misaligned. This misalignment leads to a significant time commitment for sorting and reordering the bags during subsequent inspection on the single-stage inspection machine, severely impacting subsequent operational efficiency, increasing production cycles, and ultimately raising production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, a multi-functional buffer storage machine is provided to solve the problem of bags and packages easily becoming disordered.

[0004] Embodiments of this application disclose a multi-functional buffer storage machine, comprising:

[0005] The feed buffer module is used to receive materials from the preceding process.

[0006] A material storage module is located downstream of the feeding buffer module. The material storage module includes a stacking mechanism and a storage mechanism. The stacking mechanism is used to stack the material within the storage mechanism.

[0007] The discharge module is located downstream of the storage module and is used to transport the material to the next device.

[0008] In one embodiment, the feed buffer module includes:

[0009] frame;

[0010] A transition buffer silo, which is used to receive the material mentioned above;

[0011] The feeding mechanism includes a feeding guide shaft and a material pulling assembly. The feeding guide shaft is rotatably connected to the frame. The feeding guide shaft is provided with multiple sets of guide baffles. Each set of guide baffles includes two guide baffles. The distance between the two guide baffles matches the width of the material. The material pulling assembly is used to pull the material.

[0012] In one embodiment, the material pulling assembly includes:

[0013] A material pulling roller, which is rotatably connected to the frame;

[0014] A material pulling drive component is connected to the material pulling roller and drives the material pulling roller to rotate;

[0015] A side clamping roller is provided with multiple sets of side clamping wheel sets. Each set of side clamping wheel sets includes two side clamping wheels. The side clamping wheels and the pulling roller together clamp the material.

[0016] A power clamping mechanism is driven and connected to the side clamping roller, which drives the side clamping roller to reciprocate along a first direction to move closer to or further away from the pulling roller.

[0017] In one embodiment, the feeding roller is provided with multiple sets of guide side baffles, each set of guide side baffles including two guide side baffles, the distance between the two guide side baffles matching the width of the material; and / or

[0018] The feeding mechanism also includes multiple sets of guiding components. Each guiding component includes a guide base plate and two guide plates disposed on both sides of the guide base plate. The guide base plate is fixedly connected to the frame, and the top of the guide plates is inclined toward the center of the guiding component.

[0019] In one embodiment, the side clamping roller is provided with a clearance wheel, which is located between the two side clamping rollers;

[0020] The side clamping wheel is used to abut against the edge of the material, and the anti-air wheel is used to abut against the middle of the material.

[0021] In one embodiment, the stacking mechanism includes:

[0022] Stacking plate, the feeding mechanism is mounted on the stacking plate;

[0023] A stacking drive assembly is mounted on the frame and is driven to the stacking plate, driving the stacking plate to reciprocate along the first direction.

[0024] In one embodiment, the side clamping roller is provided with a shearing station;

[0025] The material storage mechanism is equipped with a length monitoring component, which is communicatively connected to the power clamping mechanism and the stacking drive assembly. When the storage length reaches a preset length, the stacking drive assembly drives the side clamping roller to move to the shearing station, and the power clamping mechanism drives the side clamping roller away from the pulling roller.

[0026] In one embodiment, the storage mechanism includes:

[0027] A fabric trolley has a first station and a second station, and the fabric trolley is used at the first station to receive the material conveyed by the stacking mechanism;

[0028] A mobile drive component is connected to the fabric trolley and drives the fabric trolley to reciprocate between the first station and the second station.

[0029] In one embodiment, the storage mechanism further includes:

[0030] A guiding component includes a slide rail and a slider. The slide rail is disposed between the first workstation and the second workstation, and the slider is slidably connected to the slide rail. The fabric trolley is connected to the slider.

[0031] In one embodiment, the fabric cart includes:

[0032] Frame;

[0033] Stacking spacers are arranged in an array along a second direction on the vehicle frame, and stacking gaps are formed between adjacent stacking spacers for stacking materials; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0034] In one embodiment, the fabric cart further includes:

[0035] A discharge guide roller, wherein a plurality of discharge baffles are provided on the discharge guide roller;

[0036] Multiple anti-discharge baffles are provided and installed on the vehicle frame. A gap is provided between adjacent anti-discharge baffles to form a quality inspection sampling window.

[0037] In one embodiment, the discharge module includes:

[0038] A first steering roller, on which a first side baffle is provided;

[0039] The second steering roller includes a first steering rod and a second steering rod, the axes of the first steering rod and the second steering rod are parallel to each other and intersect the axis of the first steering roller;

[0040] The third steering roller is provided with a second side baffle.

[0041] According to the embodiments of this application, the multi-functional buffer storage machine has an infeed buffer module, a storage module, and an outfeed module that cooperate to complete the buffering, storage, and conveying of materials. The infeed buffer module is located at the front end of the storage machine and acts as a buffer. The storage module is located downstream of the infeed buffer module; a stacking mechanism stacks materials within the storage mechanism, improving space utilization and facilitating subsequent material management and retrieval. When there are brief fluctuations in material demand on the production line, the storage module can supply materials according to the actual situation. The outfeed module is located downstream of the storage module and is responsible for conveying the materials in the storage module to the next equipment, allowing the materials to smoothly enter the next production stage. The multi-functional buffer storage machine can stably connect upstream and downstream production equipment, achieving high-speed production; the uniform posture of materials entering and exiting avoids chaotic postures during the production process. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-functional buffer storage machine and materials according to an embodiment of this application.

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-functional buffer storage machine and materials according to an embodiment of this application, from another perspective.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-functional buffer storage machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a side view of a multi-functional buffer storage machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0046] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of a multi-functional buffer storage machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0047] Figure 6 This is another partial schematic diagram of a multi-functional buffer storage machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0048] Figure 7 This is a side view of a multi-functional buffer storage machine according to an embodiment of the present application, showing the S-shaped stacking of materials.

[0049] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fabric feeding trolley in a multi-functional buffer storage machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0050] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the discharge module in a multi-functional buffer storage machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0051] Figure label:

[0052] 1000 Multi-functional buffer storage machine

[0053] 100. Feed buffer module;

[0054] 110. Rack;

[0055] 120. Transition buffer hopper; 121. Feed inlet;

[0056] 130. Feeding mechanism; 131. Feeding guide shaft; 1311. Guide baffle; 132. Pulling assembly; 1321. Pulling roller; 1321a. Guide side baffle; 1321b. Pulling base plate; 1322. Pulling drive component; 1322a. Pulling motor; 1322b. Pulling reducer; 1323. Side clamping roller; 1323a. Side clamping wheel; 1323b. Clearance wheel; 1323c. Clamping base plate; 1324. Power clamping mechanism; 133. Guide assembly; 1331. Guide base plate; 1332. Guide plate;

[0057] 140. Material feeding start-up detection component;

[0058] 150. Feed stop inspection item;

[0059] 200. Material storage module;

[0060] 210. Stacking mechanism; 211. Stacking plate; 212. Stacking drive assembly; 2121. Stacking motor; 2121a. Stacking shaft; 2122. Gear; 2123. Rack;

[0061] 220. Material storage mechanism; 2201. Length monitoring component; 221. Fabric feeding trolley; 2211. Frame; 2212. Stacking partition; 2212. Discharge guide roller; 2212a. Discharge baffle; 2213. Anti-discharge baffle; 2214. Quality inspection and sampling window; 2215. Connecting component; 222. Motion drive assembly; 223. Guide assembly; 2231. Slide rail; 2232. Slider; 224. Position detection component; 225. Positioning buffer;

[0062] 300. Discharge module;

[0063] 310. First steering roller; 311. First side baffle; 312. Discharge receiving tray;

[0064] 320. Second steering roller; 321. First steering roller; 322. Second steering roller;

[0065] 330. Third steering roller; 331. Second side baffle;

[0066] 400. Protective chain support;

[0067] 2000, Materials. Detailed Implementation

[0068] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0069] The directional terms used in this document (such as "upper / lower", "left / right", "axial direction", etc.) are based on the positional relationships shown in the attached figures and are used only for descriptive convenience, and do not constitute a specific limitation on the orientation or structure of the device. "First" and "second" are used only to distinguish features and do not imply importance or quantity hierarchy; "multiple" means at least two (unless otherwise explicitly specified).

[0070] Terms such as "installation" and "connection" are interpreted broadly to include direct or indirect, fixed or detachable connection methods, with the specific meaning determined by the technical context. Positional descriptions such as "upper / lower" and "above / belower" between features cover direct contact, indirect contact, or simply indicate a relative height relationship, and do not limit the specific implementation method.

[0071] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 At least one embodiment of this application proposes a multi-functional buffer storage machine, which includes an infeed buffer module, a storage module 200, and an outfeed module 300. The infeed buffer module is used to receive preceding material 2000. The storage module 200 is located downstream of the infeed buffer module and includes a stacking mechanism 210 and a storage mechanism 220. The stacking mechanism 210 is used to stack the material 2000 in the storage mechanism 220. The outfeed module 300 is located downstream of the storage module 200 and is used to transport the material 2000 to the next device.

[0072] According to the embodiments of this application, the multi-functional buffer storage machine has an infeed buffer module, a storage module 200, and an outlet module 300 that cooperate to complete the buffering, storage, and conveying of material 2000. The infeed buffer module is located at the front end of the storage machine and its function is to receive material 2000 produced by the preceding equipment. In actual production, the preceding material 2000 may be output at a relatively fast rate, and the infeed buffer module can act as a buffer. The storage module 200 is located downstream of the infeed buffer module. The stacking mechanism 210 stacks the material 2000 within the storage mechanism 220, improving space utilization and facilitating subsequent management and retrieval of the material 2000. When there are brief fluctuations in the demand for material 2000 on the production line, the storage module 200 can supply material 2000 according to the actual situation. The outlet module 300 is located downstream of the storage module 200 and is responsible for conveying the material 2000 in the storage module 200 to the next equipment, enabling the material 2000 to smoothly enter the next production stage. The multi-functional buffer storage machine can stably connect to upstream and downstream production equipment, enabling high-speed production; the material entry and exit postures are uniform, avoiding chaotic postures during the production process. It is understood that the material 2000 in this embodiment can be bags, packages, etc.

[0073] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the feed buffer module includes a frame 110, a transition buffer bin 120, and a feed mechanism 130. The transition buffer bin 120 is used to receive preceding material 2000. The feed mechanism 130 includes a feed guide shaft 131 and a feeding assembly 132. The feed guide shaft 131 is rotatably connected to the frame 110 and is provided with several guide baffles 1311. The distance between two adjacent guide baffles 1311 matches the width of the material 2000. The feeding assembly 132 is used to pull the material 2000. The arrangement of multiple sets of guide baffles 1311 enables simultaneous conveying of material 2000 through multiple channels, ensuring that the material 2000 does not deviate and forming a stable feeding.

[0074] Specifically, the transition buffer hopper 120 is used to receive the preceding material 2000. It plays the role of buffering and temporary storage, and can adjust the difference between the input speed of the preceding material 2000 and the processing speed of the subsequent feeding mechanism 130, so as to avoid blockage or chaos caused by the material 2000 being input too fast.

[0075] A plurality of guide baffles 1311 are provided on the feed guide shaft 131, and these guide baffles 1311 are distributed along the axial direction of the guide shaft. The distance between two adjacent guide baffles 1311 matches the width of the material 2000. When the material 2000 passes through the feed guide shaft 131, the guide baffles 1311 can limit and guide the material 2000, ensuring that the material 2000 moves along the predetermined path and preventing the material 2000 from deviating during the conveying process. Because multiple sets of guide baffles 1311 are provided, each set of guide baffles 1311 can guide and limit the material 2000 in each channel, allowing it to pass through the feed mechanism 130 independently and orderly. This not only improves the conveying efficiency of the material 2000, but also ensures that the material 2000 does not deviate during the conveying process, forming a stable feeding state. Stable feeding is crucial for subsequent storage and discharging processes, ensuring smoother and more efficient operation of the entire multi-functional buffer storage machine and reducing production failures and product quality issues caused by unstable material conveying.

[0076] In some embodiments, the transition buffer hopper 120 is located outside the frame 110, and the transition buffer hopper 120 has an upward-opening inlet 121 to facilitate the transition and buffering of material 2000. With this configuration, the transition buffer hopper 120, located outside the frame 110 and with its upward-opening inlet 121, can more conveniently receive preceding material 2000. The open inlet 121 reduces space constraints and obstructions, allowing material 2000 to fall smoothly into the hopper. The location of the transition buffer hopper 120 outside the frame 110 and the upward-opening inlet 121 facilitates daily inspection, maintenance, and cleaning by operators. During production, material 2000 may remain, clump, or contain impurities. Operators can directly observe the inside of the hopper from above and promptly identify problems. Simultaneously, the open structure provides sufficient space for cleaning tools, facilitating the removal of material 2000 residue and reducing equipment malfunctions and product quality issues caused by material 2000 residue.

[0077] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the feeding buffer module further includes a feeding start detection element 140 and a feeding stop detection element 150 for controlling the synchronization of upstream and downstream processes. Specifically, the feeding start detection element 140 is fixed to the outside of the frame 110 and located above the feeding port 121 of the transition buffer hopper 120. When the feeding start detection element 140 is blocked by the material 2000, the storage module 200 is activated and begins to store the material.

[0078] The feed stop detection unit 150 is fixed to the outside of the frame 110 and located above the feed start detection unit 140. When the current process is slow and the material 2000 is pulled up to a height exceeding that of the feed stop detection unit 150, the feed stop detection unit 150 is no longer obstructed by the material 2000, and the storage module 200 stops storing material to prevent the material 2000 from being over-stretched. Through the above settings, the feed start detection unit 140 and the feed stop detection unit 150 work together, and the feed buffer module can precisely control the start and stop of the storage module 200 according to the actual situation of the material 2000, realizing the synchronous operation of the preceding and following processes. This not only improves production efficiency but also avoids various problems caused by process asynchrony, such as over-stretching of the material 2000 and equipment idling, ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire production process.

[0079] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the material pulling assembly 132 includes a material pulling roller 1321, a material pulling drive component 1322, a side clamping roller 1323, and a power clamping mechanism 1324. The material pulling roller 1321 is rotatably connected to the frame 110. The material pulling drive component 1322 is drivenly connected to the material pulling roller 1321, driving the material pulling roller 1321 to rotate. The side clamping roller 1323 is provided with multiple sets of side clamping wheels 1323a, each set of side clamping wheels 1323a including two side clamping wheels 1323a, which, together with the material pulling roller 1321, clamp the material 2000. The power clamping mechanism 1324 is drivenly connected to the side clamping roller 1323, driving the side clamping roller 1323 to reciprocate along a first direction to move closer to or away from the material pulling roller 1321. The cooperation between the pulling roller 1321 and the side clamping roller 1323 forms a multi-channel material 2000 that can be clamped simultaneously. The first direction is as follows: Figure 5 The X direction in the equation.

[0080] The pulling roller 1321 is rotatably connected to the frame 110 and rotates under the action of the pulling drive 1322, providing power for the conveying of material 2000. Multiple sets of side clamping wheels 1323a are provided on the side clamping roller 1323, each set containing two side clamping wheels 1323a. These clamping wheels work together with the pulling roller 1321 to clamp the material 2000, preventing slippage or deviation during conveying. Material 2000 from multiple material 2000 channels simultaneously enters the area of ​​the pulling assembly 132. When the side clamping roller 1323 approaches the pulling roller 1321 under the drive of the power clamping mechanism 1324, the side clamping wheels 1323a and the pulling roller 1321 together clamp the material 2000 in each channel. Due to the rotation of the pulling roller 1321, the clamped material 2000 is conveyed forward along with the rotation of the pulling roller 1321. This design can improve the efficiency of material 2000 conveying and meet the production line's demand for fast and stable material 2000 conveying.

[0081] In some embodiments, the pulling roller 1321 is an active roller, and the pulling drive 1322 includes a pulling motor 1322a and a pulling reducer 1322b. The pulling motor 1322a is connected to the pulling roller 1321 through the pulling reducer 1322b, and the pulling motor 1322a drives the pulling roller 1321 to rotate actively.

[0082] The material pulling motor 1322a serves as the power source. After conversion by the material pulling reducer 1322b, the power transmitted to the material pulling roller 1321 is more stable, ensuring that the material pulling roller 1321 rotates continuously at an appropriate speed and force, stably pulling the material 2000. Depending on the characteristics of different materials 2000 and production process requirements, the material pulling motor 1322a is connected to the material pulling roller 1321 via the material pulling reducer 1322b, allowing the control system to more precisely adjust the operating state of the material pulling roller 1321. The material pulling reducer 1322b acts as a buffer and protector between the material pulling motor 1322a and the material pulling roller 1321. On one hand, when the material pulling motor 1322a starts or stops, a certain impact may occur. The material pulling reducer 1322b can mitigate this impact, reducing damage to the material pulling roller 1321 and the entire material pulling assembly 132, extending the service life of the equipment. On the other hand, appropriate torque output can prevent damage to the material 2000 due to excessive pulling force. When conveying some soft or easily damaged materials 2000, the power adjusted by the material pulling reducer 1322b can ensure that the material pulling roller 1321 provides sufficient power when pulling the material 2000, without excessively pulling the material 2000, thus protecting the integrity of the material 2000.

[0083] In some embodiments, the pulling roller 1321 is mounted on the pulling base plate 1321b, and the side clamping roller 1323 is mounted on the clamping base plate 1323c. The pulling base plate 1321b and the clamping base plate 1323c are slidably connected to the frame 110 along a first direction. The power clamping mechanism 1324 includes a clamping cylinder, one end of which is connected to the pulling base plate 1321b, and the other end is connected to the clamping base plate 1323c. By retracting the clamping cylinder, the pulling base plate 1321b and the clamping base plate 1323c move closer to each other, reducing the distance between them, and clamping the material 2000 between the pulling roller 1321 and the side clamping roller 1323, ensuring that the material 2000 is pulled in synchronously. Compared to the pulling roller 1321, which is the driving roller, the side clamping roller 1323 is the driven roller. When the clamping cylinder extends, the distance between the pulling plate 1321b and the clamping plate 1323c increases, and the pulling roller 1321 and the side clamping roller 1323 release the material 2000. The side clamping roller 1323 and the power clamping mechanism 1324 can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to changes in product specifications.

[0084] In some embodiments, the feed roller 1321 is provided with multiple sets of guide side baffles 1321a, each set of guide side baffles 1321a including two guide side baffles 1321a, the distance between the two guide side baffles 1321a matching the width of the material 2000. The multiple sets of guide side baffles 1321a further ensure that the material 2000 does not deviate, forming a stable feeding mechanism.

[0085] Specifically, each set of guide side baffles 1321a consists of two guide side baffles 1321a, and the distance between the two baffles matches the width of the material 2000. This ensures that during the conveying process, the material 2000 is properly confined between the two guide side baffles 1321a. In packaging production, if there are packaging bags of various widths, the spacing of the guide side baffles 1321a can be pre-adjusted according to the width of each packaging bag before production, so that each piece of material 2000 moves within the specified track under the drive of the pull roller 1321 without lateral deviation.

[0086] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 130 further includes multiple sets of guiding components 133. Each guiding component 133 includes a guide base plate 1331 and two guide plates 1332 disposed on both sides of the guide base plate 1331. The guide base plate 1331 is fixedly connected to the frame 110, and the tops of the guide plates 1332 are inclined towards the center of the guiding component 133. The guide base plate 1331 and the two guide plates 1332 disposed on both sides of the guide base plate 1331 form a U-shaped guiding structure, which can naturally converge and guide materials 2000 entering the guiding component 133 from different positions. For example, when materials 2000 approach the guiding component 133 from different angles, the inclined guide plates 1332 can gradually guide them to the center position, facilitating subsequent precise conveying. The guiding component 133 optimizes the feeding process, ensuring that the materials 2000 do not deviate and improving feeding stability. Stable feeding allows subsequent storage, discharging, and other processes to proceed more smoothly. When storing materials, the neatly arranged materials 2000 are easier to stack and store; when discharging materials, the uniformly positioned materials 2000 can be efficiently transported to the next equipment, reducing equipment failures and production delays caused by misaligned materials 2000, and improving the efficiency and reliability of the entire production process.

[0087] In some embodiments, the side clamping roller 1323 is provided with a clearance wheel 1323b, which is located between two side clamping rollers 1323a. The side clamping rollers 1323a are used to abut against the edge of the material 2000, and the clearance wheel 1323b is used to abut against the center of the material 2000. The clearance wheel 1323b can effectively avoid the material 2000 inside the bag, ensuring that the product is not damaged during the material 2000 conveying process.

[0088] Specifically, the clearance wheel 1323b on the side clamping roller 1323 is located between the two side clamping wheels 1323a. The clearance wheel 1323b has a smaller diameter, forming a notch. During operation, the side clamping wheels 1323a are responsible for tightly contacting the edge of the material 2000, providing the main clamping force, ensuring that the material 2000 does not slide or deviate during conveying, thus guaranteeing the stability of the conveying process. The clearance wheel 1323b is specifically designed to contact the center of the material 2000; its main function is not to provide clamping force, but rather to provide support and clearance. In actual production, the material 2000 usually contains various products. If the center of the material 2000 is directly subjected to significant pressure during clamping and conveying, it may cause the products inside the bag to be squeezed, deformed, or even damaged. When the anti-air wheel 1323b comes into contact with the middle of the material 2000, an appropriate contact method and pressure control are adopted, which can support the material 2000 and keep it in a stable position during the conveying process, without squeezing the product inside the bag.

[0089] With the above settings, during the feeding buffer stage, material 2000 is simultaneously discharged from multiple stages of the preceding packaging machine. After passing through the transition buffer hopper 120, it moves upwards, is guided and redirected by the feeding guide shaft 131 and guide baffle 1311, and then guided by guide plate 1332. Guide baffle 1311, guide assembly 133, and guide side baffle 1321a provide the common guidance. From the moment material 2000 enters the feeding buffer module until it is pulled and conveyed by the pull roller 1321, each stage has a corresponding guiding structure at play. Regardless of any minor external force interference encountered by material 2000 during conveying, it can be corrected promptly, effectively preventing material 2000 deviation and ensuring the stability and accuracy of material 2000 conveying. This provides favorable conditions for subsequent storage and discharging stages.

[0090] See Figure 3 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the stacking mechanism 210 includes a stacking plate 211 and a stacking drive assembly 212, with the feeding mechanism 130 mounted on the stacking plate 211. The stacking drive assembly 212 is mounted on the frame 110 and is drivenly connected to the stacking plate 211, driving the stacking plate 211 to reciprocate along a first direction.

[0091] With the above configuration, the material pulling assembly 132 is mounted on the stacking plate 211, and moves together with the stacking plate 211 during operation. During the material 2000 conveying process, the stacking plate 211 not only provides support for the material pulling assembly 132, but its movement directly affects the stacking effect of the material 2000. The stacking drive assembly 212 is mounted on the frame 110 and is drivenly connected to the stacking plate 211, serving as the power source for the movement of the stacking plate 211 and providing driving force for its reciprocating motion along the first direction.

[0092] When stacking materials, the stacking mechanism 210 drives the stacking plate 211 to reciprocate along a first direction via the stacking drive component 212. Since the pulling component 132 is mounted on the stacking plate 211, it moves along with the plate. The pulling component 132 clamps the material 2000, and under the drive of the stacking plate 211, the clamped material 2000 moves with the reciprocating motion of the plate. When the stacking plate 211 moves in one direction, the material 2000 is pulled to one position; when the plate moves in the opposite direction, the material 2000 is brought to another position. This process repeats, and the material 2000 is stacked in the storage mechanism 220 in a specific manner. This stacking method fully utilizes the storage space and makes the stacking of the material 2000 more orderly, facilitating subsequent retrieval and management.

[0093] Combination Figure 7In some embodiments, the stacking drive assembly 212 includes a stacking motor 2121, and a gear 2122 and rack 2123 structure is provided between the stacking motor 2121 and the stacking plate 211. Specifically, the output end of the stacking motor 2121 is fixedly connected to a stacking shaft 2121a, the stacking shaft 2121a is connected to a gear 2122, and a rack 2123 meshing with the gear 2122 is fixedly connected to the stacking plate 211, the rack 2123 being arranged along a first direction. When the stacking motor 2121 is started, it drives the stacking plate 211 to drive the feeding mechanism 130 to reciprocate in the first direction. Since the material 2000 is clamped between the pulling roller 1321 and the side clamping roller 1323, the clamped material 2000 is driven to reciprocate along the first direction, and the material 2000 falling into the storage mechanism 220 is stacked in an S-shape.

[0094] Specifically, the stacking motor 2121 serves as a power source, outputting power to drive the stacking shaft 2121a to rotate after startup. The stacking shaft 2121a is connected to a gear 2122, which meshes with a rack 2123 fixed to the stacking plate 211. The rack 2123 is positioned along a first direction, converting the rotational motion of the stacking motor 2121 into the linear reciprocating motion of the stacking plate 211. When the stacking motor 2121 starts, it drives the stacking shaft 2121a to rotate, causing the gear 2122 connected to the shaft to rotate accordingly. Because the gear 2122 meshes with the rack 2123, the rotation of the gear 2122 pushes the rack 2123 to move along the first direction. Since the rack 2123 is fixed to the stacking plate 211, the stacking plate 211 also reciprocates along the first direction along with the rack 2123. In the feeding mechanism 130, the material 2000 is clamped between the pulling roller 1321 and the side clamping roller 1323. When the stacking plate 211 drives the feeding mechanism 130 to reciprocate in the first direction, the clamped material 2000 will also reciprocate accordingly. During this process, the landing point of the material 2000 in the storage mechanism 220 changes continuously. When the stacking plate 211 moves in one direction, the material 2000 is placed on one side of the storage mechanism 220; when the stacking plate 211 moves in the opposite direction, the material 2000 will be placed on the opposite side, and so on, so that the material 2000 falling into the storage mechanism 220 will be stacked in an S-shape.

[0095] The S-shaped stacking of materials 2000 not only makes full use of storage space and improves the storage efficiency of the storage mechanism 220, but also makes the arrangement of materials 2000 more neat and orderly, facilitating subsequent management and retrieval. During subsequent unloading, materials 2000 can be retrieved more conveniently in sequence, improving production continuity and efficiency.

[0096] See Figure 5In some embodiments, the side clamping roller 1323 is provided with a cutting station. The storage mechanism 220 is provided with a length monitoring element 2201. The length monitoring element 2201 is communicatively connected to the power clamping mechanism 1324 and the stacking drive assembly 212. When the storage length reaches a preset length, the stacking drive assembly 212 drives the side clamping roller 1323 to move to the cutting station, and the power clamping mechanism 1324 drives the side clamping roller 1323 away from the pulling roller 1321. When the production process requires the continuous material 2000 to be cut for subsequent sorting, storage, or entry into the next production stage, the side clamping roller 1323 will move to the cutting station. At the cutting station, manual or mechanical cutting operations can be performed to cut the stacked material 2000 that has reached a certain length, making it into an independent unit.

[0097] Specifically, the length monitoring component 2201 is installed at the output shaft of the feeding motor 1322a to detect the number of rotations of the feeding motor 1322a. The distance the feeding motor 1322a feeds the material 2000 is fixed for each rotation. By measuring the number of rotations of the feeding motor 1322a in the electrical system and verifying the number of rotations through the length monitoring component 2201, the length is calculated.

[0098] Combination Figure 7 In some embodiments, the preset length is set to 300 meters. That is, when the preset storage length reaches 300 meters, the stacking drive component 212 drives the feeding mechanism 130 to move to the outermost side, and the power clamping structure drives the side clamping rod 1323 to release the material 2000. The material 2000 falls to the outside of the storage mechanism 220 and is lowered to a certain downward arc to form a manual cutting position posture. The manual cutter cuts the material 2000 at the manual cutting indication point P to facilitate the next round of stacking.

[0099] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the material storage mechanism 220 includes a material spreading trolley 221 and a motion drive assembly 222. The material spreading trolley 221 has a first station and a second station. The material spreading trolley 221 is used at the first station to receive material 2000 conveyed by the stacking mechanism 210. The motion drive assembly 222 is driven to the material spreading trolley 221, driving the material spreading trolley 221 to reciprocate between the first station and the second station.

[0100] Specifically, the fabric trolley 221 has a first station and a second station. When the fabric trolley 221 is at the first station, the stacking mechanism 210 continuously conveys and stacks the material 2000 onto the fabric trolley 221. During this process, the fabric trolley 221 stably receives the material 2000, ensuring its neat stacking and providing a good foundation for subsequent storage and processing. When the material 2000 stored in the fabric trolley 221 at the first station reaches a certain quantity, or when other switching conditions are met, the movement drive component 222 is activated, pushing the fabric trolley 221 from the first station to the second station. During the movement, the fabric trolley 221 runs smoothly, preventing the material 2000 from scattering or becoming disordered due to shaking. Upon reaching the second station, the material 2000 on the fabric trolley 221 can be further processed according to production needs, such as unloading or transferring it to other equipment for further processing. After completing the task at the second workstation, the fabric trolley 221 will return to the first workstation under the action of the drive component, ready to receive a new batch of materials 2000. This cycle repeats to achieve continuous storage and processing of materials 2000.

[0101] Through the above setup, the dual-station design and the reciprocating motion of the fabric trolley 221 enable continuous storage and processing of material 2000, reducing waiting time and improving the efficiency of the entire production process. During uninterrupted production, while one fabric trolley 221 receives material 2000 at the first station, the other fabric trolley 221 can unload or perform other operations at the second station, improving production continuity. The flexible switching of the fabric trolley 221 between the two stations allows for more rational use of storage space. Different stations can be laid out and planned according to actual needs, effectively improving the space utilization rate of the production site.

[0102] In some embodiments, the mobile drive assembly 222 includes a drive cylinder mounted on the frame 110, and the output end of the drive cylinder is connected to the fabric carriage 221.

[0103] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the material storage mechanism 220 further includes a switching button (not shown) and a positioning buffer 225. The switching button is communicatively connected to the motion drive component 222. After the cutting is completed, the manual clicking of the switching button causes the fabric carriage 221 to switch between the two workstations via a moving cylinder. The full fabric carriage 221 is moved out of the first workstation, and the empty fabric carriage 221 is moved into the first workstation.

[0104] Specifically, the positioning buffer 225 is configured as a hydraulic buffer. When the fabric trolley 221 moves to the boundary position of the second station, the mounting plate of the fabric trolley 221 first contacts the hydraulic buffer. The damping buffer section of the hydraulic buffer decelerates the fabric trolley 221. Finally, after the speed is reduced, the mounting plate contacts the fixed blocking point on the buffer, completing the accurate stopping of the fabric trolley 221.

[0105] See 2 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the material storage mechanism 220 further includes a guide component 223, which includes a slide rail 2231 and a slider 2232. The slide rail 2231 is disposed between the first and second workstations, and the slider 2232 is slidably connected to the slide rail 2231. The fabric carriage 221 is connected to the slider 2232. With this configuration, the slide rail 2231 of the guide component 223 is positioned between the first and second workstations, providing a fixed path for the movement of the fabric carriage 221. The slider 2232 is slidably connected to the slide rail 2231, while the fabric carriage 221 is connected to the slider 2232. This structure allows the fabric carriage 221 to move smoothly between the two workstations along the direction of the slide rail 2231, avoiding deviation or swaying during movement.

[0106] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the material storage mechanism 220 further includes a position detection element 224, which is used to sense the position information of the fabric trolley 221. The position detection element 224 is communicatively connected to the motion drive component 222, which receives the position information and controls its movement. The position detection element 224 is also communicatively connected to the stacking drive component 212. After the position detection element 224 detects that the fabric trolley 221 has reached the second workstation, it automatically begins the next round of stacking. The main function of the position detection element 224 is to sense the position information of the fabric trolley 221. Through photoelectric sensing, proximity sensing, etc., the position detection element 224 can accurately detect the position of the fabric trolley 221.

[0107] See Figure 8 In some embodiments, the fabric trolley 221 includes a frame 2211 and stacking spacers 2212. Multiple stacking spacers 2212 are arrayed on the frame 2211 along a second direction, and stacking gaps are formed between adjacent stacking spacers 2212 for stacking materials 2000. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, as shown in the image. Figure 8 The X direction in the middle, the second direction as... Figure 8The Y-direction. The stacking partition 2212 prevents materials 2000 from being misaligned in different tracks, ensuring the neatness of materials 20000 during the stacking process. Through the above settings, stacking gaps are formed between adjacent stacking partitions 2212. These gaps are used to provide space for stacking materials 2000, preventing misalignment and ensuring neatness.

[0108] In some embodiments, the fabric trolley 221 further includes a discharge guide roller 2212, on which a plurality of discharge baffles 2212a are provided. Adjacent discharge baffles 2212a allow material 2000 to pass through. The discharge guide roller 2212 guides the material 2000 during the discharge stage. The discharge guide roller 2212 is provided with a plurality of discharge baffles 2212a, which are distributed along the length of the guide roller. Channels are formed between adjacent discharge baffles 2212a, allowing material 2000 to pass through. The discharge baffles 2212a have two main functions. Firstly, they can limit the movement of material 2000, preventing it from deviating from the predetermined path during discharge and ensuring that material 2000 accurately enters subsequent conveying equipment or processing areas. On the other hand, the discharge baffle 2212a can also separate the material 2000 to a certain extent. When multiple materials 2000 are discharged at the same time, the baffle can keep a certain distance between the materials 2000 to avoid the materials 2000 squeezing or tangling with each other, thereby improving the efficiency and quality of discharge.

[0109] In some embodiments, the fabric trolley 221 further includes multiple anti-spillage barriers 2213, which are mounted on the frame 2211. A gap is provided between adjacent anti-spillage barriers 2213, forming a quality inspection sampling window 2214. The anti-spillage barriers prevent material 2000 from leaking out when the material 2000 is stacked high. The quality inspection sampling window 2214 allows for quality sampling at any time, facilitating production quality assurance.

[0110] With the above-described design, the anti-discharge baffle 2213 prevents the material 2000 from leaking off the fabric carriage 221 when the material 2000 is stacked high. Specifically, as the material 2000 on the fabric carriage 221 is continuously stacked and its height gradually increases, there is a risk that the material 2000 may slip off. The anti-discharge baffle 2213 acts as a barrier, preventing the material 2000 from falling outwards, ensuring the stability and safety of the material 2000 on the fabric carriage 221, and avoiding material loss or production accidents caused by leakage.

[0111] Gaps are provided between adjacent anti-discharge barriers 2213, forming quality inspection sampling windows 2214. On the one hand, these gaps do not affect the overall function of the anti-discharge barriers 2213 in preventing material 2000 from leaking out; on the other hand, they provide convenient conditions for quality sampling inspection. During production, quality inspectors can use these sampling windows 2214 to inspect the material 2000 stacked on the fabric cart 221 at any time. They can check for damage to the appearance of the material 2000, whether the seals are tight, and whether the quantity is accurate. This method of random sampling allows for timely detection of quality problems and the implementation of corresponding measures, ensuring that product quality meets production standards and customer requirements.

[0112] The installation of the anti-discharge baffle 2213 and the quality inspection sampling window 2214 not only ensures the safety and stability of the material 2000 during production but also provides an effective means of quality control. Throughout the production process, it ensures the normal and reliable operation of the fabric trolley 221, providing qualified material 2000 for subsequent discharge and processing stages. Simultaneously, timely quality sampling helps reduce the defect rate and lower production costs.

[0113] In some embodiments, two fabric trolleys 221 are provided, and the frames 2211 of the two fabric trolleys 221 are connected by a connector 2215. A motion drive assembly 222 is connected to one of the fabric trolleys 221 to drive both fabric trolleys 221. This configuration reduces the number of motion drive assemblies 222, lowering equipment and maintenance costs and simplifying the system structure. Furthermore, connecting the two fabric trolleys 221 together and driving them with a single drive assembly better ensures the synchronicity and coordination of their movements. During production, the two fabric trolleys 221 need to complete station switching and material 2000 receiving and transfer operations within the same timeframe. Synchronized movement improves production efficiency and avoids problems such as poor material 2000 delivery or production chaos caused by asynchronous movement of the fabric trolleys 221.

[0114] See Figure 9In some embodiments, the discharge module 300 includes a first steering roller 310, a second steering roller 320, and a third steering roller 330. The first steering roller 310 is provided with a first side baffle 311. The second steering roller 320 includes a first steering roller 321 and a second steering roller 322, whose axes are parallel to each other and intersect with the axis of the first steering roller 310. The third steering roller 330 is provided with a second side baffle 331. A discharge receiving tray 312 is provided below the first steering roller 310 and is mounted on the frame 110 for receiving materials. Through the above arrangement, the first steering roller 310, the second steering roller 320, and the third steering roller 330 cooperate to twist the discharged material 2000, enabling the stable conversion of materials 2000 from different channels into a unified orientation and posture for subsequent processes, ensuring the efficient operation of subsequent equipment. The steering rollers achieve spatial twisting and posture transformation.

[0115] The first side baffle 311 on the first steering roller 310 limits the movement of the material 2000 on the first steering roller 310, preventing the material 2000 from slipping off the side during rolling and ensuring that the material 2000 moves along a predetermined path. The second steering roller 320 includes a first steering roller 321 and a second steering roller 322, whose axes are parallel to each other and intersect with the axis of the first steering roller 310. This allows the material 2000 to change its direction and posture when passing through the second steering roller 320. Through the cooperation of the two parallel rollers, force can be applied to the material 2000, realizing the twisting and posture adjustment of the material 2000. The third steering roller 330 is provided with a second side baffle 331, which has a similar function to the first side baffle 311 of the first steering roller 310, also to limit the movement of the material 2000. The third steering roller 330 further fine-tunes the posture of the material 2000 throughout the entire discharge process, ensuring that the material 2000 enters the next process with a uniform orientation and posture.

[0116] When material 2000 enters the discharge module 300 from the fabric trolley 221, it first contacts the first steering roller 310. Driven by the first steering roller 310, material 2000 begins to roll, and the first side baffle 311 restricts its lateral movement. Next, material 2000 enters the area of ​​the second steering roller 320. Since the axes of the first steering roller 321 and the second steering roller 322 intersect with the axis of the first steering roller 310 and are parallel to each other, material 2000 is subjected to forces in different directions when passing through these two rollers, thereby achieving spatial twisting and posture changes. Finally, material 2000 reaches the third steering roller 330, where the second side baffle 331 performs final limiting and posture adjustments, ensuring that material 2000 leaves the third steering roller 330 with a uniform orientation and posture.

[0117] In some embodiments, a metal detection unit is provided at the second steering roller 320, which is used to detect whether there is metal in the material 2000.

[0118] In some embodiments, the metal detection unit includes a metal detection sensor (not shown in the figure), which detects metal using the principle of electromagnetic induction. When metal is present in the material 2000, it causes a change in the magnetic field of the metal detection sensor, which in turn causes a change in the electrical detection signal of the metal detection sensor. The electronic control system determines the presence of metal based on the signal change. Specifically, the metal detection sensor can be located at the second deflector roller 320 to detect metal in the material 2000 passing through the second deflector roller 320. After being operated by the buffer mechanism, the material 2000 passes through the discharge module 300 in a uniform posture, and the metal monitoring unit detects metal foreign objects at the second deflector roller 320 of the discharge module 300.

[0119] With the above configuration, the metal detection sensor is positioned at the second deflector roller 320 of the discharge module 300, a location chosen for its rationality. After passing through the buffer mechanism, the material 2000 enters the discharge module 300 in a uniform posture. At the second deflector roller 320, the material 2000 is in a relatively stable and orderly movement state. Metal detection at this location allows for more accurate detection of any metal foreign objects within the material 2000. The structure and position of the second deflector roller 320 ensure that the material 2000 is sufficiently exposed to the detection range of the metal detection sensor as it passes through, improving the reliability and effectiveness of the detection.

[0120] In some embodiments, the multi-functional buffer storage machine also includes multiple protective chain supports 400 disposed on the periphery, with protective chains surrounding the protective chain supports 400. The protective chains can be configured as flexible plastic chains for safety protection, ensuring the operational safety of the multi-functional buffer storage machine. The safety protection function of the protective chains ensures the operational safety of the multi-functional buffer storage machine. During the operation of the storage machine, internal mechanical components such as the pulling roller 1321, the stacking mechanism 210, and the feeding trolley 221 are all in motion. If personnel accidentally approach or come into contact with these moving parts, dangerous situations such as entanglement or crushing may occur. The protective chains surrounding the storage machine form a physical barrier, preventing personnel from arbitrarily entering the dangerous areas of the storage machine, effectively protecting the safety of the operators. This safety protection measure not only protects the personal safety of the operators but also helps maintain a stable and orderly production environment. The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification.

[0121] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-functional buffer storage machine, characterized in that, include: The feed buffer module is used to receive materials from the preceding process. A material storage module is located downstream of the feeding buffer module. The material storage module includes a stacking mechanism and a storage mechanism. The stacking mechanism is used to stack the material within the storage mechanism. The discharge module is located downstream of the storage module and is used to transport the material to the next device.

2. The multi-functional buffer storage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feed buffer module includes: frame; A transition buffer silo, which is used to receive the material mentioned above; The feeding mechanism includes a feeding guide shaft and a material pulling assembly. The feeding guide shaft is rotatably connected to the frame and is provided with a plurality of guide baffles. The distance between two adjacent guide baffles matches the width of the material. The material pulling assembly is used to pull the material.

3. The multi-functional buffer storage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material pulling assembly includes: A material pulling roller, which is rotatably connected to the frame; A material pulling drive component is connected to the material pulling roller and drives the material pulling roller to rotate; A side clamping roller is provided with multiple sets of side clamping wheel sets. Each set of side clamping wheel sets includes two side clamping wheels. The side clamping wheels and the pulling roller together clamp the material. A power clamping mechanism is driven and connected to the side clamping roller, which drives the side clamping roller to reciprocate along a first direction to move closer to or further away from the pulling roller.

4. The multi-functional buffer storage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding roller is provided with multiple sets of guide side baffles, each set of guide side baffles including two guide side baffles, the distance between the two guide side baffles matching the width of the material; and / or The feeding mechanism also includes multiple sets of guiding components. Each guiding component includes a guide base plate and two guide plates disposed on both sides of the guide base plate. The guide base plate is fixedly connected to the frame, and the top of the guide plates is inclined toward the center of the guiding component.

5. The multi-functional buffer storage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side clamping rod is equipped with a clearance wheel, which is located between the two side clamping wheels; The side clamping wheel is used to abut against the edge of the material, and the anti-air wheel is used to abut against the middle of the material.

6. The multi-functional buffer storage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The stacking mechanism includes: Stacking plate, the feeding mechanism is mounted on the stacking plate; A stacking drive assembly is mounted on the frame and is driven to the stacking plate, driving the stacking plate to reciprocate along the first direction.

7. The multi-functional buffer storage machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The side clamping roller is equipped with a shearing station; The storage mechanism is equipped with a length monitoring component, which is used to monitor the storage length of the material in the storage mechanism. The length monitoring component is communicatively connected to the power clamping mechanism and the stacking drive assembly. When the storage length reaches a preset length, the stacking drive assembly drives the side clamping roller to move to the shearing station, and the power clamping mechanism drives the side clamping roller away from the pulling roller.

8. The multi-functional buffer storage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The storage mechanism includes: A fabric trolley has a first station and a second station, and the fabric trolley is used at the first station to receive the material conveyed by the stacking mechanism; A mobile drive component is connected to the fabric trolley and drives the fabric trolley to reciprocate between the first station and the second station.

9. The multifunctional buffer storage machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes: A guiding component includes a slide rail and a slider. The slide rail is disposed between the first workstation and the second workstation, and the slider is slidably connected to the slide rail. The fabric trolley is connected to the slider.

10. The multifunctional buffer storage machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fabric trolley includes: Frame; Stacking spacers are arranged in an array along a second direction on the vehicle frame, and stacking gaps are formed between adjacent stacking spacers for stacking materials; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

11. The multifunctional buffer storage machine according to claim 10, characterized in that, The fabric cart also includes: A discharge guide roller, wherein a plurality of discharge baffles are provided on the discharge guide roller; Multiple anti-discharge baffles are provided and installed on the vehicle frame. A gap is provided between adjacent anti-discharge baffles to form a quality inspection sampling window.

12. The multifunctional buffer storage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge module includes: A first steering roller, on which a first side baffle is provided; The second steering roller includes a first steering rod and a second steering rod, the axes of the first steering rod and the second steering rod are parallel to each other and intersect the axis of the first steering roller; The third steering roller is provided with a second side baffle.

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