A flexible spiral buffer tower

Abstract

This utility model discloses a flexible spiral buffer tower, comprising: a buffer assembly, a drive assembly, and a support assembly; the buffer assembly includes: an input chain, a buffer chain, and an output chain; the buffer chain is spirally arranged in multiple layers, with the end of the bottom buffer chain connected to the input chain, and the end of the top buffer chain connected to the output chain. Both the input and output chains have drive assemblies at their ends, which drive the chain plates on the input and output chains to move; the support assembly includes: a base, a support column, and a connecting rod; one end of the support column is fixed to the base, and the support column passes through the middle of the spiral buffer chain; one end of the connecting rod is connected to the support column, and the other end is connected to the buffer chain. This utility model ensures continuous production and avoids losses caused by equipment maintenance and replacement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of buffer tower technology, and in particular to a flexible spiral buffer tower. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with rapid economic development, many industries utilize automated equipment to form automated production lines. However, during the processing of materials using automated equipment, if a component in a certain step of the production line becomes damaged or needs replacement, the production line must be stopped to repair or replace the component before production can resume. This disrupts normal production and results in significant economic losses. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a flexible spiral buffer tower is provided, comprising: a buffer component, a driving component, and a supporting component;

[0004] The caching component includes: an input chain, a cache chain, and an output chain;

[0005] The buffer chain spiral has multiple layers. The end of the buffer chain at the bottom layer is connected to the input chain, and the end of the buffer chain at the top layer is connected to the output chain. Both the input chain and the output chain are provided with driving components, which are used to drive the chain plates on the input chain and the output chain to move.

[0006] The support assembly includes: a base, a support column, and a connecting rod;

[0007] One end of the support column is fixed to the base, the support column passes through the middle of the spiral buffer chain, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the support column, and the other end is connected to the buffer chain.

[0008] Furthermore, the caching component includes: a closed-loop chain;

[0009] One end of the closed-loop chain is connected to the input chain and the other end is connected to the output chain, which is used to move the chain plate on the output chain to the input chain.

[0010] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes: a drive motor, a reducer, a drive flange, and a drive shaft;

[0011] The output end of the drive motor is connected to the input end of the reducer, the output end of the reducer is connected to the drive shaft, the drive shaft is connected to the input chain or the output chain, one end of the drive flange is connected to the reducer, and the other end is connected to the input chain or the output chain.

[0012] Furthermore, the cache component includes: a baffle;

[0013] The input chain, buffer chain, and output chain are all equipped with baffles on both sides to prevent the conveyed products from falling off.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a flexible spiral buffer tower is provided. When it is necessary to repair or replace a component in the production line, the produced product is first transported to the buffer chain through the input chain. The buffer chain temporarily stores the produced product. After the component is repaired or replaced, the product is transported out through the output chain to continue processing, ensuring continuous production and avoiding losses caused by equipment maintenance and replacement.

[0015] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further illustration of the claimed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a flexible spiral buffer tower according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of a flexible spiral buffer tower according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of a flexible spiral buffer tower according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of a flexible spiral buffer tower according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] In the figure, the following labels are used: 1 is the input chain, 2 is the buffer chain, 3 is the output chain, 4 is the drive component, 41 is the drive motor, 42 is the reducer, 43 is the drive flange, 5 is the base, 6 is the support column, 7 is the connecting rod, 8 is the closed-loop chain, and 9 is the baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, further illustrating the present invention.

[0022] First, combine Figures 1-4 This invention describes a flexible spiral buffer tower according to an embodiment of the present invention, used for buffering manufactured products.

[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a flexible spiral buffer tower according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a buffer component, a driving component 4, and a supporting component;

[0024] The cache component includes: input chain 1, cache chain 2, and output chain 3;

[0025] The buffer chain 2 is spirally arranged in multiple layers. The end of the buffer chain 2 at the bottom layer is connected to the input chain 1, and the end of the buffer chain 2 at the top layer is connected to the output chain 3. Both the input chain 1 and the output chain 3 are provided with a driving component 4. The driving component 4 is used to drive the chain plates on the input chain 1 and the output chain 3 to move.

[0026] The support assembly includes: a base 5, a support column 6, and a connecting rod 7;

[0027] One end of the support column 6 is fixed to the base 5. The support column 6 passes through the middle of the spiral buffer chain 2. One end of the connecting rod 7 is connected to the support column 6 and the other end is connected to the buffer chain 2.

[0028] When it is necessary to repair or replace parts in the production line, the products produced are first transported to the buffer chain 2 through the input chain 1. The products are temporarily stored in the buffer chain 2. After the parts are repaired or replaced, the products are transported out through the output chain 3 to continue processing, ensuring continuous production and avoiding losses caused by equipment maintenance and replacement.

[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the cache component includes: a closed-loop chain 8;

[0030] One end of the closed-loop chain 8 is connected to the input chain 1 and the other end is connected to the output chain 3, which is used to move the chain plate on the output chain 3 to the input chain 1.

[0031] In this embodiment, after the chain plate at the input end moves to the output chain 3, the chain plate can be quickly moved back to the input end through the closed-loop chain 8, thereby increasing the speed at which the chain plate moves from the output chain 3 back to the input chain 1.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, the drive assembly 4 includes: a drive motor 41, a reducer 42, a drive flange 43, and a drive shaft;

[0033] The output end of the drive motor 41 is connected to the input end of the reducer 42, the output end of the reducer 42 is connected to the drive shaft, the drive shaft is connected to the input chain 1 or the output chain 3, one end of the drive flange 43 is connected to the reducer 42, and the other end is connected to the input chain 1 or the output chain 3.

[0034] In this embodiment, the drive motor 41 drives the reducer 42 to reduce the speed, and the drive shaft moves the chain plates on the input chain 1 and the output chain 3, thereby driving the material to move on the buffer chain 2.

[0035] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the cache component includes: a baffle 9;

[0036] The input chain 1, buffer chain 2 and output chain 3 are all provided with baffles 9 on both sides, which are used to prevent the conveyed products from falling off.

[0037] As the product moves along the input chain 1, buffer chain 2, and output chain 3, baffle 9 prevents the product from detaching due to centrifugal force.

[0038] Above, refer to Figures 1-4 This invention describes a flexible spiral buffer tower according to an embodiment of the present invention. When it is necessary to repair or replace a component in the production line, the produced product is first transported to the buffer chain 2 through the input chain 1. The product is temporarily stored through the buffer chain 2. After the component is repaired or replaced, the product is transported out through the output chain 3 to continue processing, ensuring continuous production and avoiding losses caused by equipment maintenance and replacement.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this specification, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0040] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the above description should not be considered as a limitation of the present invention. Various modifications and substitutions to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the above content. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A flexible spiral buffer tower, characterized in that, include: Cache components, driver components, and supporting components; The caching component includes: an input chain, a cache chain, and an output chain; The buffer chain is spirally arranged in multiple layers. The end of the buffer chain at the bottom layer is connected to the input chain, and the end of the buffer chain at the top layer is connected to the output chain. Both the input chain and the output chain are provided with driving components, which are used to drive the chain plates on the input chain and the output chain to move. The support assembly includes: a base, a support column, and a connecting rod; One end of the support column is fixed to the base, the support column passes through the middle of the spiral buffer chain, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the support column, and the other end is connected to the buffer chain.

2. The flexible spiral buffer tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The caching component includes: a closed-loop chain; One end of the closed-loop chain is connected to the input chain and the other end is connected to the output chain, which is used to move the chain plate on the output chain to the input chain.

3. The flexible spiral buffer tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes: a drive motor, a reducer, a drive flange, and a drive shaft; The output end of the drive motor is connected to the input end of the reducer, the output end of the reducer is connected to the drive shaft, the drive shaft is connected to the input chain or the output chain, one end of the drive flange is connected to the reducer, and the other end is connected to the input chain or the output chain.

4. The flexible spiral buffer tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cache component includes: a baffle; The input chain, buffer chain, and output chain are all equipped with baffles on both sides to prevent the conveyed products from falling off.

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