Bin loading system

Abstract

This utility model discloses a hopper loading system, including a hopper component, a first hopper moving module, and a power module. The hopper component houses multiple hopper units arranged side-by-side along a first direction. Each hopper unit includes a material roll and a transmission mechanism, with the material roll wound around a material strip. The first hopper moving module drives the hopper component to move along the first direction, moving a target hopper unit to a target position. The power module includes a power source, a transmission part, and a docking part. The docking part drives the transmission part to connect with the transmission mechanism of the target hopper unit. The power source drives the material roll to rotate through the transmission part and the transmission mechanism, thus loading the material strip. This hopper loading system allows the hopper component to simultaneously accommodate multiple material rolls and achieves automatic material strip switching through the cooperation of the first hopper moving module and the power module. This significantly reduces the frequency of manual material roll replacement. Compared to traditional systems that require frequent shutdowns for material changes, this system can operate continuously for longer periods, thereby improving overall production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of semiconductor technology, and in particular to a hopper feeding system. Background Technology

[0002] Material feeding systems are widely used in production scenarios requiring continuous and efficient supply of material strips, such as semiconductor packaging and testing, and electronic component manufacturing. In existing technologies, material feeding systems typically use a single roll configuration. Due to the limited length of the material strip, the production line needs frequent shutdowns to change rolls, resulting in low production efficiency. Furthermore, during the feeding process, the material strip's softness or uneven stress can easily lead to inconsistent discharge directions or excessive stretching and deformation, thus affecting the stability of subsequent processes and product quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the problem of low feeding efficiency in existing hopper feeding systems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a hopper feeding system that reduces the frequency of manual material changes and optimizes the feeding process of the conveyor belt. 。

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model objectives, one embodiment of this utility model provides a silo feeding system, comprising:

[0005] A plurality of hopper components, each of which contains a plurality of hopper units, the plurality of hopper units being arranged in parallel along a first direction, each hopper unit including a material roll and a transmission mechanism, the material roll being wound with a material strip;

[0006] The first hopper moving module drives the hopper component to move along the first direction to move the target hopper unit to the target position;

[0007] The power module includes a power source, a transmission unit, and a docking unit. The docking unit drives the transmission unit to connect with the transmission mechanism of the target hopper unit. The power source drives the material roll to rotate through the transmission unit and the transmission mechanism to realize the feeding of the material belt.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the transmission mechanism includes a first transmission member, and the transmission part includes a second transmission member, the second transmission member being used to drive the first transmission member;

[0009] The docking part drives the second transmission component to move along the second direction to dock or separate from the first transmission component of the target silo unit, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, both the first transmission member and the second transmission member are bevel gears. The axial direction of the first transmission member is parallel to the first direction, and the large end of the second transmission member is located on the side away from the hopper component, while the small end is located on the side close to the hopper component.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the hopper component includes a material frame and a partition, the partition dividing the material frame into multiple storage units, each of the storage units having a first opening and a second opening;

[0012] The hopper unit is inserted into the storage unit through the first opening, and the material conveyor belt is fed out through the second opening.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, each of the storage units is provided with a slide rail, which is slidably connected to the material frame along the inlet and outlet direction of the storage unit;

[0014] The slide rail is provided with a limiting part, and the hopper unit is fixed relative to the slide rail through the limiting part, and slides into or out of the storage unit along the slide rail.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, each of the hopper units also includes a detection mechanism, which is used to detect the state of the material belt during the feeding process;

[0016] The power source controls the rotation speed of the material roll based on the state of the material strip detected by the detection mechanism.

[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, the detection mechanism includes a first guide part and a second guide part. After the material strip is output from the material roll, it passes through the first guide part and the second guide part in sequence and is discharged from the material bin unit.

[0018] The detection mechanism detects the height of the material strip hanging between the first guide and the second guide, and the power source controls the rotation speed of the material roll according to the height.

[0019] As a further improvement of this utility model, the detection mechanism includes an upper limit detection section, a full material detection section, a short material detection section and a lower limit detection section arranged sequentially along a third direction;

[0020] The detection mechanism further includes a stretching section, which causes the strip hanging between the first guide section and the second guide section to have a tendency to move in a third direction;

[0021] The power source adjusts the rotation speed of the material roll based on the signals detected by the upper limit detection unit, the full material detection unit, the insufficient material detection unit, and the lower limit detection unit.

[0022] As a further improvement of this utility model, the hopper feeding system further includes a clamping component, which is disposed at the discharge port of the hopper unit;

[0023] The clamping assembly includes several stepped sections and an elastic pressing mechanism, each of the stepped sections having a different width to accommodate strips of different widths;

[0024] The elastic clamping mechanism slides against the material strip on the stepped portion.

[0025] As a further improvement of this utility model, the hopper feeding system has a buffer station and a feeding station, wherein the buffer station stores a plurality of the hopper components;

[0026] The first hopper moving module includes a translation track, a translation drive unit, and a support unit extending along the first direction. The support unit is used to place the hopper component, and the translation drive unit drives the support unit to move along the translation track to the loading station.

[0027] The hopper loading system also includes a second hopper moving module, which moves the hopper of the buffer station onto the support.

[0028] Compared with commonly used technologies, this utility model has the following advantages: The hopper of this hopper feeding system can simultaneously accommodate multiple rolls of material, and the automatic switching function of the material belt is realized through the cooperation of the first hopper moving module and the power module, which significantly reduces the frequency of manual replacement of material rolls. Compared with the traditional system that requires frequent shutdowns for material replacement, this system can run continuously for a longer period of time, thereby improving the overall production efficiency. Moreover, through the cooperation of the power module and multiple hopper units, stable feeding can be achieved, reducing the risk of deformation and damage to the material belt caused by stretching or offset, realizing an efficient and reliable material belt feeding process, and improving product quality and the operational stability of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hopper feeding system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hopper component located at the loading station according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hopper component located at the loading station according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a top view of a hopper component located at the loading station according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5This is a structural schematic diagram of a hopper unit and hopper components according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hopper unit and power module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the silo unit and silo components according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Among them, 100, hopper loading system; 101, loading station; 102, buffer station; 10, hopper component; 11, storage unit; 111, first opening; 112, second opening; 12, material frame; 13, partition; 14, slide rail; 141, limiting part; 20, hopper unit; 21, material roll; 22, transmission mechanism; 221, first bevel gear; 222, belt drive; 23, detection mechanism; 231, first guide part; 232, second guide part; 233, upper limit detection. 234. Full Material Detection Unit; 235. Short Material Detection Unit; 236. Lower Limit Detection Unit; 24. Clamping Assembly; 241. Stepped Part; 242. Elastic Pressing Mechanism; 30. Power Module; 31. Power Source; 32. Docking Part; 33. Transmission Part; 331. Second Bevel Gear; 40. First Hopper Moving Module; 41. Translation Drive Part; 42. Translation Track; 43. Support Part; 50. Second Hopper Moving Module; T1. First Direction; T2. Second Direction; T3. Third Direction. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional modifications made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0040] It should be understood that terms such as “above,” “over,” “below,” and “under” used herein to indicate spatial relative position are for illustrative purposes to describe the relationship of one unit or feature relative to another unit or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. The terms “spatial relative position” may be intended to include different orientations of the equipment in use or operation other than those shown in the figures.

[0041] One embodiment of this utility model provides a silo feeding system 100, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it mainly includes several hopper components 10, a first hopper moving module 40, and a power module 30. These components work together to achieve an efficient and stable conveyor belt feeding process, significantly improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0042] like Figure 2 and 3 As shown, each hopper component 10 of the hopper feeding system 100 in this embodiment is provided with multiple hopper units 20, which are arranged side by side along the first direction T1. Each hopper unit 20 includes a material roll 21 and a transmission mechanism 22, wherein the material roll 21 is wound with a material strip for production. When the material strip of a hopper unit 20 is exhausted, it can be quickly switched to the next material roll 21 to continue the feeding process, avoiding the time wasted due to downtime.

[0043] This parallel arrangement allows multiple rolls 21 to be stored in one hopper 10 at the same time, which significantly reduces the frequency of manual replacement of rolls 21 compared to the traditional single roll 21 design, thereby extending the continuous operation time of the production line.

[0044] In addition, the hopper component 10 adopts a modular design, and each hopper unit 20 can be installed or disassembled independently, which facilitates maintenance and replacement, and significantly improves the system's flexibility and long-term usability.

[0045] The first hopper moving module 40 drives the hopper to move along the first direction T1, accurately positioning the target hopper unit 20 to the preset target position.

[0046] First hopper moving module 40 Figure 4 As shown, it is equipped with high-precision guide rails and drive devices to ensure that the hopper remains stable during movement and that the positioning accuracy meets production requirements.

[0047] During production, when the material strip in a material bin unit 20 is about to run out, the first material bin moving module 40 automatically moves the next material bin unit 20 to the target position to continue feeding. This process reduces manual intervention, which not only improves production efficiency but also reduces the labor intensity of operators. For example, in continuous production scenarios, the system can seamlessly connect the use of multiple material rolls 21 to ensure the continuous operation of the production line.

[0048] The power module 30 consists of a power source 31, a transmission part 33, and a docking part 32. Its function is to provide rotational power for the material roll 21 of the target hopper unit 20, thereby realizing the feeding of the material belt.

[0049] The docking part 32 connects or separates the transmission part 33 from the transmission mechanism 22 of the target hopper unit 20, so that the power of the power source 31 is transmitted to the material roll 21 through the transmission part 33 and the transmission mechanism 22, driving it to rotate and release the material belt; or it can cause the transmission part 33 to leave the transmission mechanism 22 of the current hopper unit 20 so as to dock with the transmission mechanism 22 of the next hopper unit 20.

[0050] Power Source 31 Figure 7 As shown, a motor or other rotary drive device is used to provide stable power output. The transmission part 33 may include transmission elements such as gears and belts for efficient power transmission. The design of the docking part 32 ensures that the connection between the transmission part 33 and the transmission mechanism 22 is both stable and reliable, avoiding problems such as the transmission part 33 and the transmission mechanism 22 failing to dock or separate.

[0051] This independently driven structure allows for the provision of stable power support to each hopper unit 20 with just one set of power modules 30, ensuring that the material rolls 21 of each hopper unit 20 rotate smoothly and consistently. This effectively avoids material strip deviation or excessive stretching caused by uneven driving force, ensuring a smooth feeding process.

[0052] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the transmission mechanism 22 includes a first transmission member and a belt drive section 222, and the transmission section 33 includes a second transmission member, which is used to drive the first transmission member.

[0053] The docking part 32 drives the second transmission component to move along the second direction T2 to achieve docking or separation with the first transmission component of the target silo unit 20. The second direction T2 is perpendicular to the first direction T1.

[0054] In this embodiment, the docking part 32 adopts a mechanical structure that combines cylinder drive and guide rail. Cylinder drive has the advantages of fast response speed and stable thrust. The guide rail ensures the accuracy and reliability of docking or separating the second transmission component with the first transmission component each time, avoiding deviation or jamming.

[0055] A transmission mechanism 22 is disposed within each hopper unit 20 and connected to the material roll 21, for transmitting power to the material roll 21. Driven by the docking part 32, the second transmission member can reciprocate along the second direction T2 (perpendicular to the first direction T1 arranged parallel to the hopper units 20). This movement design allows the second transmission member to flexibly dock with or separate from the first transmission member of the target hopper unit 20.

[0056] When power is needed for a hopper unit 20, the first hopper moving module 40 moves the hopper unit 20 to the target position. Then, the docking part 32 drives the second transmission component to approach the first transmission component along the second direction T2, realizing the docking of the two. Once the docking is completed, the power source 31 transmits power to the first transmission component through the second transmission component. The first transmission component drives the material roll 21 to rotate through the belt drive part 222, realizing the feeding of the material belt.

[0057] When it is necessary to switch to another hopper unit 20, the docking part 32 drives the second transmission component away from the first transmission component along the second direction T2 to achieve separation. Then the first hopper moving module 40 moves the next hopper unit 20 to the target position and repeats the above process.

[0058] Through precise control of the docking unit 32, the power source 31 and different hopper units 20 can be flexibly switched, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the feeding process.

[0059] The first and second transmission components can be configured as gear transmission, rack and pinion transmission, worm gear transmission, or two wheels transmitting power through friction, etc., to achieve docking or separation.

[0060] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, both the first and second transmission components are bevel gears, namely, the first transmission component is the first bevel gear 221 and the second transmission component is the second bevel gear 331. The axial direction of the first bevel gear 221 is parallel to the first direction T1, and the large end of the second bevel gear 331 is located on the side away from the hopper component 10, and the small end is located on the side close to the hopper component 10.

[0061] Compared to spur gears, bevel gears have a larger contact area during meshing. This characteristic effectively distributes the load on the tooth surface, reduces local stress, and thus improves the gear's load-bearing capacity and service life. In the hopper feeding system 100, the rotation of the material coil 21 requires stable power support. This advantage of bevel gears ensures the reliability of power transmission and reduces the risk of gear wear or damage due to excessive load.

[0062] In the hopper feeding system 100 of this embodiment, the second bevel gear 331 needs to be repeatedly engaged and disengaged from different first bevel gears 221, making engagement accuracy crucial. The conical tooth surface design of the bevel gear enables it to automatically adjust its position during engagement, making it easier to achieve accurate engagement compared to spur gears. When spur gears are meshed, if the teeth are not aligned, it may result in failure to mesh or incomplete meshing. However, the conical tooth surface of the bevel gear can guide the gears to smoothly enter the meshing state, avoiding jamming and thus improving the reliability and operating efficiency of the system.

[0063] In addition, the bevel gear's tooth profile design makes the transmission smoother during meshing, resulting in lower vibration and noise. This characteristic is particularly important in high-speed, heavy-load scenarios, ensuring the stability of the conveyor belt during feeding and preventing belt misalignment or stretching deformation caused by unstable transmission, thus improving feeding quality.

[0064] Furthermore, bevel gears possess a certain degree of self-locking capability due to their tooth profile design, preventing reverse rotation. In the hopper feeding system 100, this characteristic prevents the material roll 21 from continuing to rotate due to inertia or other external forces after it stops rotating, thereby ensuring precise control of the feeding process and maintaining the stability of the material belt.

[0065] Therefore, during the feeding process, when the docking part 32 drives the second bevel gear 331 to dock with the first bevel gear 221 along the second direction T2, the conical tooth surface of the bevel gear can ensure the accuracy and stability of each meshing. This design not only improves the operating efficiency of the system, but also enhances its durability in repeated meshing and disengagement operations.

[0066] Furthermore, the hopper component 10 includes a material frame 12 and a partition 13, which divides the material frame 12 into a plurality of storage units 11, each storage unit 11 having a first opening 111 and a second opening 112.

[0067] The hopper unit 20 is inserted into the storage unit 11 through the first opening 111, and the material belt is fed out through the second opening 112.

[0068] like Figure 2 and 5 As shown, the material frame 12 serves as the outer shell of the hopper component 10, providing support for the entire structure. A partition 13 is disposed inside the material frame 12, dividing it into multiple independent storage units 11, forming a modular management system. The partition 13 ensures the independence of each hopper unit 20, avoiding mutual interference, while also facilitating maintenance or replacement of individual hopper units 20. For example, when the conveyor belt of a hopper unit 20 is depleted or requires maintenance, the operator can directly remove it from the first opening 111 without affecting the normal operation of other units.

[0069] The first opening 111 is used for inserting and retrieving the hopper unit 20, and the second opening 112 is used for outputting the material belt. The hopper unit 20 can be easily inserted into the storage unit 11 through the first opening 111, and the material belt can be transported to the production line through the second opening 112.

[0070] Furthermore, each storage unit 11 is provided with a slide rail 14, which is slidably connected to the material frame 12 along the inlet and outlet direction of the storage unit 11.

[0071] like Figure 5As shown, the slide rail 14 is installed on the bottom or side of the storage unit 11 and extends along the inlet / outlet direction (i.e., from the first opening 111 to the second opening 112). The slide rail 14 is slidably connected to the material frame 12, so that the slide rail 14 can slide within the storage unit 11 along the second direction T2.

[0072] A limiting part 141 is provided on the slide rail 14. The hopper unit 20 is fixed relative to the slide rail 14 through the limiting part 141 and slides into or out of the storage unit 11 along with the slide rail 14.

[0073] The limiting part 141 can be in the form of a slot, a buckle, or a bolt, used to firmly fix the hopper unit 20 to the slide rail 14 to prevent it from sliding or shifting on the slide rail 14. When it is necessary to remove the hopper unit 20, the operator can slide the slide rail 14 together with the hopper unit 20 out of the storage unit 11, and then release the fixing of the limiting part 141.

[0074] The design of the slide rail 14 and the limiting part 141 significantly improves the efficiency of installing and disassembling the hopper unit 20. Operators can easily pull out the hopper unit 20 by sliding the slide rail 14 to replace or maintain the material roll 21, and then slide it back and secure it with the limiting part 141. Compared to traditional fixed hopper designs, this sliding storage method is simpler to operate, reduces downtime, and improves production efficiency. It also reduces mechanical wear caused by frequent disassembly and assembly, thereby extending equipment lifespan.

[0075] like Figure 6 As shown, each hopper unit 20 in this embodiment also includes a detection mechanism 23, which is used to detect the state of the material belt during the feeding process.

[0076] The power source 31 controls the rotation speed of the material roll 21 based on the state of the material strip detected by the detection mechanism 23.

[0077] The testing unit 23 uses sensors (such as tension sensors or position sensors) to monitor parameters such as the tension, position or height of the conveyor belt in real time and transmits the data to the control system.

[0078] The control system determines whether the material belt is in a normal feeding state based on the parameters of the detection mechanism 23, and controls the rotation speed of the material roll 21 by adjusting the output power of the power source 31.

[0079] For example, when the sensor detects excessive tension in the conveyor belt, the control system reduces the rotation speed of the roll 21 to decrease the tension; when the tension is too low, it increases the rotation speed to maintain a stable output of the conveyor belt. This closed-loop control mechanism can dynamically adjust the feeding speed based on real-time feedback to ensure that the conveyor belt does not deform due to excessive stretching.

[0080] Furthermore, the testing mechanism 23 includes a first guide section 231 and a second guide section 232. After the material belt is output from the material roll 21, it passes through the first guide section 231 and the second guide section 232 in sequence and is discharged from the hopper unit 20.

[0081] The detection mechanism 23 detects the height of the material strip hanging between the first guide section 231 and the second guide section 232, and the power source 31 controls the rotation speed of the material roll 21 according to the height.

[0082] The first guide section 231 and the second guide section 232 may be guide rollers or guide rods disposed in the hopper unit 20, used to guide the material strip to be smoothly output from the material roll 21 to the discharge port.

[0083] After passing through the first guide section 231, the conveyor belt will naturally drop a certain distance before being guided out by the second guide section 232. The drop height reflects the feeding status of the conveyor belt: a larger drop height indicates that there is more feeding margin and the feeding is too slow; a smaller drop height indicates that there is less feeding margin and the feeding is too fast.

[0084] The detection mechanism 23 measures the height of the falling material strip using photoelectric or ultrasonic sensors and transmits the data to the control system. The control system judges and adjusts the rotation speed of the material roll 21 based on a preset height threshold. For example, if the falling height is lower than the set value, it indicates that the tension is too high, and the system slows down the rotation speed of the material roll 21; if it is higher than the set value, it indicates that the tension is insufficient, and the rotation speed is increased. In this way, the system can automatically maintain the material strip within a suitable tension range and avoid overstretching and deformation.

[0085] like Figure 6 As shown, the detection mechanism 23 includes an upper limit detection unit 233, a full material detection unit 234, a short material detection unit 235, and a lower limit detection unit 236 arranged sequentially along the third direction T3.

[0086] Among them, the upper limit detection unit 233 detects cases where the material strip sags too little (excessive tension).

[0087] The full-load inspection unit 234 detects the height at which the material belt is under ideal tension.

[0088] The material shortage detection unit 235 detects situations where the conveyor belt sags excessively (due to insufficient tension).

[0089] The lower limit detection unit 236 detects the lower limit position of the material belt when it is excessively loose.

[0090] The testing mechanism 23 also includes a stretching section, which causes the strip hanging between the first guide section 231 and the second guide section 232 to have a tendency to move towards the third party T3.

[0091] The tensioning part can be a tensioning device or a counterweight, which maintains the stability of the falling material belt by applying a slight tension, avoiding detection errors caused by external interference (such as wind, the material belt being too light, or high friction).

[0092] The power source 31 adjusts the rotation speed of the material roll 21 based on the signals detected by the upper limit detection unit 233, the full material detection unit 234, the material shortage detection unit 235, and the lower limit detection unit 236.

[0093] Each inspection department monitors whether the conveyor belt has reached its corresponding position using devices such as infrared sensors, and feeds the signal back to the control system.

[0094] If the upper limit detection unit 233 is triggered, it indicates that the tension is too high. The system will quickly slow down the rotation speed of the material roll 21, or issue an alarm or suspend feeding.

[0095] If the full material detection unit 234 is triggered, it indicates that the material conveyor belt discharge speed can be appropriately slowed down.

[0096] If the material shortage detection unit 235 is triggered, it indicates that the tension is insufficient, and the system will appropriately increase the rotation speed of the material roll 21.

[0097] If the lower limit detection unit 236 is triggered, it indicates that the material belt is too loose. The system will quickly accelerate the rotation speed of the material roll 21, or issue an alarm or suspend feeding.

[0098] When the height of the conveyor belt is between the full material detection section 234 and the short material detection section 235, it indicates that the conveyor belt is in ideal condition, and the current speed should be maintained.

[0099] This multi-level detection mechanism enables the system to control the belt tension more precisely, ensuring the stability of the feeding process, preventing the belt from deforming due to overstretching, ensuring smooth belt output, reducing manual intervention, and improving efficiency.

[0100] like Figure 9 As shown, the hopper feeding system 100 also includes a clamping component 24, which is located at the discharge port of the hopper unit 20. The clamping component 24 can improve the compatibility and stability of the system.

[0101] The clamping assembly 24 includes several stepped portions 241 and an elastic pressing mechanism 242. The width of each stepped portion 241 is different to accommodate material strips of different widths. The arrangement of the stepped portions 241 enables the clamping assembly 24 to adapt to material strips of various widths.

[0102] The step section 241 adopts a modular design, comprising a series of platforms with increasing width. Each platform corresponds to a common material belt width, allowing operators to select the appropriate step section 241 for installation based on actual needs. This design not only simplifies adjustments during material belt changes but also enhances the system's versatility.

[0103] The elastic clamping mechanism 242 slides against the material strip on the step portion 241. The elastic clamping mechanism 242 ensures the stability of the material strip during the discharge process by adaptive clamping force.

[0104] The elastic clamping mechanism 242 employs elastic elements such as springs or cylinders and is connected to the stepped portion 241 via a sliding mechanism. The sliding mechanism allows the elastic clamping mechanism 242 to move freely on the stepped portion 241, thereby automatically adapting to the position and thickness of the material strip. The clamping force provided by the elastic element can be adjusted according to the material and thickness of the material strip, ensuring that the clamping of the material strip is neither too tight nor too loose.

[0105] For example, when using thinner strips, the clamping force of the elastic clamping mechanism 242 can be reduced to prevent strip deformation; while when using thicker strips, the clamping force can be appropriately increased to ensure that the strip does not loosen during the discharge process. This adaptability reduces the need for manual intervention and improves production efficiency.

[0106] The clamping assembly 24 is installed close to the discharge port, which can perform a final stabilization treatment on the material belt before it leaves the hopper unit 20, ensuring that the material belt enters the production line with the correct posture and tension.

[0107] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the silo loading system 100 has a buffer station 102 and a loading station 101. The buffer station 102 stores several silo components 10, which are waiting to be scheduled to the loading station 101 for loading operations.

[0108] like Figure 4 As shown, the first hopper moving module 40 has a translation track 42, a translation drive part 41 and a support part 43 extending along the first direction T1. The support part 43 is used to place the hopper component 10. The translation drive part 41 drives the support part 43 to move along the translation track 42 to the loading station 101.

[0109] The translation track 42 extends along the first direction T1. The support part 43 is mounted on the translation track 42 and is driven by the translation drive part 41 (such as a cylinder, servo motor, or stepper motor) to achieve precise movement along the track. The support part 43 is designed with a stable base and fixing device to ensure that the hopper part 10 will not shift or tilt during movement.

[0110] The design of the translation track 42 and the translation drive unit 41 ensures the smooth movement of the hopper component 10 and reduces the impact of vibration and shock on the material belt. The optimized design of the support unit 43 is adjusted according to the size and weight of the hopper component 10 to ensure its stability during movement and loading.

[0111] like Figure 1As shown, the hopper loading system 100 also includes a second hopper moving module 50, which moves the hopper of the buffer station 102 onto the support part 43.

[0112] The second hopper moving module 50 can use a robotic arm, conveyor belt, or other automated equipment to accurately place the hopper component 10 from the buffer station 102 onto the support 43. This design enables automatic loading and unloading of the hopper component 10, reducing the time and labor intensity of manual operation.

[0113] During the production process, when the material belt in the hopper component 10 of the loading station 101 is exhausted, the system automatically triggers the second hopper moving module 50 to remove the existing hopper component 10 and move the next hopper component 10 of the buffer station 102 onto the support part 43.

[0114] Next, the first hopper moving module 40 moves the hopper component 10 on the support 43 to the loading station 101, specifically moving the target hopper unit 20 to the target position, achieving rapid switching. This seamless design significantly improves the continuous operation capability and efficiency of the production line.

[0115] Compared with the prior art, this embodiment has the following beneficial effects: The hopper component 10 of the hopper feeding system 100 can simultaneously accommodate multiple material rolls 21, and the automatic switching function of the material belt is realized through the cooperation of the first hopper moving module 40 and the power module 30, which significantly reduces the frequency of manual replacement of material rolls 21. Compared with the traditional system that requires frequent shutdowns for material replacement, this system can run continuously for a longer period of time, thereby improving the overall production efficiency. Moreover, through the cooperation of the power module 30 and multiple hopper units 20, stable feeding can be achieved, reducing the risk of deformation and damage to the material belt caused by stretching or offset, realizing an efficient and reliable material belt feeding process, and improving product quality and the operational stability of the production line.

[0116] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0117] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible implementations of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent implementations or modifications made without departing from the spirit of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A silo loading system characterized by, include: A plurality of hopper components, each of which contains a plurality of hopper units, the plurality of hopper units being arranged in parallel along a first direction, each hopper unit including a material roll and a transmission mechanism, the material roll being wound with a material strip; The first hopper moving module drives the hopper component to move along the first direction to move the target hopper unit to the target position; The power module includes a power source, a transmission unit, and a docking unit. The docking unit drives the transmission unit to connect with the transmission mechanism of the target hopper unit. The power source drives the material roll to rotate through the transmission unit and the transmission mechanism to realize the feeding of the material belt.

2. The hopper feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes a first transmission component, and the transmission part includes a second transmission component, wherein the second transmission component is used to drive the first transmission component. The docking part drives the second transmission component to move along the second direction to achieve docking or separation with the first transmission component of the target silo unit, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

3. The hopper feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the first transmission component and the second transmission component are bevel gears. The axial direction of the first transmission component is parallel to the first direction. The large end of the second transmission component is located on the side away from the hopper component, and the small end is located on the side close to the hopper component.

4. The hopper feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper component includes a material frame and a partition, the partition dividing the material frame into multiple storage units, each of the storage units having a first opening and a second opening; The hopper unit is inserted into the storage unit through the first opening, and the material conveyor belt is fed out through the second opening.

5. The hopper feeding system according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the storage units is provided with a slide rail, which is slidably connected to the material frame along the inlet and outlet direction of the storage unit; The slide rail is provided with a limiting part, and the hopper unit is fixed relative to the slide rail through the limiting part, and slides into or out of the storage unit along the slide rail.

6. The hopper feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the hopper units also includes a detection mechanism for detecting the status of the material belt during the feeding process; The power source controls the rotation speed of the material roll based on the state of the material strip detected by the detection mechanism.

7. The hopper feeding system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The detection mechanism includes a first guide section and a second guide section. After the material strip is output from the material roll, it passes through the first guide section and the second guide section in sequence and is discharged from the material bin unit. The detection mechanism detects the height of the material strip hanging between the first guide and the second guide, and the power source controls the rotation speed of the material roll according to the height.

8. The hopper feeding system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The testing mechanism includes an upper limit testing section, a full material testing section, a short material testing section, and a lower limit testing section arranged sequentially along a third direction; The detection mechanism further includes a stretching section, which causes the strip hanging between the first guide section and the second guide section to have a tendency to move in a third direction; The power source adjusts the rotation speed of the material roll based on the signals detected by the upper limit detection unit, the full material detection unit, the insufficient material detection unit, and the lower limit detection unit.

9. The hopper feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper feeding system also includes a clamping component, which is disposed at the discharge port of the hopper unit; The clamping assembly includes several stepped sections and an elastic pressing mechanism, each of the stepped sections having a different width to accommodate strips of different widths; The elastic clamping mechanism slides against the material strip on the stepped portion.

10. The hopper feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper loading system has a buffer station and a loading station, and the buffer station stores several of the hopper components; The first hopper moving module includes a translation track, a translation drive unit, and a support unit extending along the first direction. The support unit is used to place the hopper component, and the translation drive unit drives the support unit to move along the translation track to the loading station. The hopper loading system also includes a second hopper moving module, which moves the hopper component of the buffer station onto the support.

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