A column-mounted cone drum

Abstract

This utility model discloses a column-mounted cone-shaped storage unit, belonging to the technical field of cone-shaped storage units. It includes an outer frame, a drive chain, a drive device, and several partitions. A placement section is provided within the outer frame, with an outlet at one end. A limit plate is provided within the placement section. The drive chain is mounted on the side of the placement section, and the drive device is mounted on the outer frame and drives the drive chain. The partitions are alternately mounted on the outer circumference of the drive chain. The cone base can be accommodated between adjacent partitions. Traditional cone-shaped storage units suffer from one or more of the following technical problems: component jamming during retrieval leads to automatic placement failure, small capacity, and inability to automatically retrieve components.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cone-shaped storage technology, and in particular to a column-mounted cone-shaped storage. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the cone storage method used in cone placement equipment, both domestically and internationally, has three significant drawbacks: 1. Items being caught during retrieval, leading to automatic placement failure; 2. Limited capacity; 3. Inability to automatically retrieve items. Different types of cone storage facilities typically exhibit two or more of these defects simultaneously. For example, three common cone storage facilities include: 1. Vertically stacked cone storage: 10-20 cones are placed vertically, naturally stacked together by gravity. This offers high storage capacity, but also significant drawbacks. The cones become tightly interlocked, especially the bottom cones. When retrieving the top cones, the bottom cones are often caught, particularly rubber cones. This problem becomes more pronounced with higher stacks, causing significant errors in the automatic cone placement equipment, such as retrieval failure, placement errors, and counting errors. This results in frequent error reports from the automatic placement equipment, requiring manual troubleshooting before work can continue, thus hindering the achievement of automation goals. 2. Nine-grid horizontal cone storage: Cones are stored horizontally, one inside the other, stacked tightly together in 3 columns, 3 rows, or more. There are no separators between the cones, and the problem of one cone being pulled out during retrieval remains. Retrieval can only be done manually, making true automation of cone storage and handling impossible. 3. Large roller-type cone storage: Cones are placed vertically in rows into the cone storage, which is roller-shaped. After one row is filled, the storage is rotated to return the empty row to its original position for continued storage. The advantage is that cones do not interfere with each other and there is no problem of them being pulled out. The disadvantage is that it occupies a large space and has a very small storage capacity. A roller storage unit with a diameter of 2.1 meters and a length of 7 meters can only hold 104 cones, which is significantly less than other storage methods.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a new cone-shaped storage container that can overcome the three obvious drawbacks of automatic placement failure caused by items being caught during retrieval, small capacity, and inability to automatically retrieve items. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a column-mounted conical storage unit to address the above-mentioned problems, thereby solving one or more of the following technical problems of traditional conical storage units: failure of automatic placement due to item retrieval clipping, small capacity, and inability to automatically retrieve items.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a column-mounted conical storage unit, comprising an outer frame, a drive chain, a drive device, and several partitions. A placement section is provided inside the outer frame, and an outlet is provided at one end of the placement section. The drive chain is installed on the side of the placement section, and the drive device is installed on the outer frame and drives the drive chain. The partitions are installed alternately on the outer circumference of the drive chain. The conical base can be accommodated between two adjacent partitions.

[0006] Furthermore, the drive chain includes several links forming a ring chain, with connecting bending members provided on adjacent links, and the partition is mounted on the drive chain through the connecting bending members.

[0007] Furthermore, the drive chain is provided on both opposite sides of the placement part, and the drive device drives the drive chain to rotate synchronously.

[0008] Furthermore, the drive chain includes a rotating shaft, a sprocket, and the annular chain disposed at both ends. The annular chain is wound around the sprocket, and the sprocket is coaxially fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft. The drive device simultaneously drives one of the rotating shafts of the two drive chains.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating shaft near the outlet is mounted on the outer frame via an adjusting bracket, which adjusts the distance between the two rotating shafts of the same drive chain.

[0010] Furthermore, the adjusting frame includes a connecting frame, a sliding frame, an adjusting screw, and a locking nut. The connecting frame is fixedly connected to the end of the outer frame body, the sliding frame is slidably mounted on the connecting frame, and the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the sliding frame. One end of the adjusting screw is connected to the sliding frame, and the other end passes through the connecting frame. The locking nut is mounted on the adjusting screw and can abut against the connecting frame.

[0011] Furthermore, each side of the drive chain includes two sets of annular chains and sprockets, and each end of the partition is connected to a connecting bending member on one of the annular chains.

[0012] Furthermore, a limiting plate is provided inside the placement section, and the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the partition located at the innermost end.

[0013] Furthermore, a guide frame is provided on the limiting plate. The guide frame is conical, and the conical tip of the guide frame faces the outlet of the placement part.

[0014] Furthermore, the upper part of the outer frame is provided with several top connecting parts, and the lower part of the outer frame is provided with several bottom support legs, the bottom support legs and the top connecting parts can be connected to each other.

[0015] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model allows cones to be arranged in rows within the placement section, and the cones can be stacked during placement, facilitating large-capacity placement; for example, a single 5.7-meter storage unit can hold 66 cones, and 6 storage units are sufficient to meet the requirement of placing cones for at least 2 kilometers of highway construction during each phase. Furthermore, by incorporating partitions, the cones are separated, eliminating the phenomenon of cones being caught and ensuring accurate automatic retrieval. During use, a drive mechanism drives a drive chain, causing the partitions to push out the cones as a whole, one cone at a time. Based on the above, this utility model can solve one or more of the technical problems of traditional cone storage units, including the failure of automatic placement due to cones being caught during retrieval, limited capacity, and inability to automatically retrieve components.

[0017] 2. This utility model achieves reliable fixation of the cone bottom by setting multiple sets of drive chains; by setting limit plates and guide frames, the first cone placed is positioned well, facilitating the continuous placement of subsequent cones. By setting adjustment frames, the tension of the drive chains can be adjusted, facilitating the stable posture of the cone during placement, reducing cone swaying, and improving the accuracy and reliability of cone placement. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model in use;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of one end of the interior of the present invention in its usage state;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the other end of the interior of this utility model in its usage state;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the positioning plate and guide frame of this utility model.

[0022] In the attached diagram, 100-cone cylinder, 1-outer frame, 2-drive chain, 3-drive device, 4-partition plate, 5-adjusting frame, 6-limiting plate, 7-guide frame, 11-top connecting part, 12-bottom support leg, 13-guide plate, 21-chain link, 22-connecting bending part, 23-rotating shaft, 24-sprocket, 51-connecting frame, 52-sliding frame, 53-adjusting screw, 54-locking nut. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The specific implementation of the utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 4 A column-mounted cone storage unit includes an outer frame 1, a drive chain 2, a drive device 3, and several partitions 4. The outer frame 1 contains a placement section with an outlet at one end. The drive chain 2 is mounted on the side of the placement section, and the drive device 3 is mounted on the outer frame 1 and drives the drive chain 2. The partitions 4 are alternately mounted on the outer circumference of the drive chain 2. The space between adjacent partitions 4 can accommodate the base of a cone 100. The drive device 3 includes a motor that drives the drive chain 2 via chain drive or gear drive. In use, cones can be arranged in a column within the placement section. The partitions 4 separate the cones, eliminating jamming and ensuring accurate automatic retrieval. The drive device 3 drives the drive chain 2, causing the partitions 4 to push out the cone 100 as a whole, one cone at a time.

[0028] In this embodiment, the drive chain 2 includes several links 21 forming a ring chain. Adjacent links 21 are provided with connecting bending members 22, and the partition 4 is mounted on the drive chain 2 via the connecting bending members 22. Drive chains 2 are provided on opposite sides of the placement section, and the drive device 3 drives the drive chains 2 to rotate synchronously. Specifically, the drive chain 2 includes a rotating shaft 23, a sprocket 24, and a ring chain at both ends. The ring chain is wound around the sprocket 24, and the sprocket 24 is coaxially fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 23. The drive device 3 simultaneously drives one rotating shaft 23 of both drive chains 2. Both ends of the rotating shaft 23 are connected to the outer frame 1 via bearing seats. By providing multiple sets of drive chains 2, reliable fixation of the cone bottom is achieved.

[0029] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 23 near the outlet is mounted on the outer frame 1 via an adjusting frame 5. The adjusting frame 5 adjusts the distance between the two rotating shafts 23 of the same drive chain 2. Specifically, the adjusting frame 5 includes a connecting frame 51, a sliding frame 52, an adjusting screw 53, and a locking nut 54. The connecting frame 51 is fixedly connected to the end of the outer frame 1, the sliding frame 52 is slidably mounted on the connecting frame 51, and the rotating shaft 23 is rotatably mounted on the sliding frame 52. One end of the adjusting screw 53 is connected to the sliding frame 52, and the other end passes through the connecting frame 51. The locking nut 54 is mounted on the adjusting screw 53 and can abut against the connecting frame 51. By providing the adjusting frame 5, the tension state of the drive chain 2 can be adjusted, facilitating the stable posture of the cone 100 during placement, reducing the sway of the cone 100, and improving the accuracy and reliability of the cone 100 placement.

[0030] In this embodiment, the drive chain 2 on each side includes two sets of ring chains and sprockets 24, and the two ends of the partition 4 are connected to the connecting bending member 22 on a ring chain.

[0031] In this embodiment, a limiting plate 6 is provided inside the placement section, and the limiting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the partition 4 located at the innermost end. A guide frame 7 is provided on the limiting plate 6. The guide frame 7 is conical, and the tip of the conical guide frame 7 faces the outlet of the placement section. By providing the limiting plate 6 and the guide frame 7, the first inserted cone 100 is properly positioned. In addition, a guide plate 13 is also provided at the outlet. The guide plate 13 expands outward at the opening to facilitate the guidance of the inserted cone 100.

[0032] In this embodiment, the upper part of the outer frame 1 is provided with several top connecting parts 11, and the lower part of the outer frame 1 is provided with several bottom support legs 12. The bottom support legs 12 and the top connecting parts 11 can be connected to each other. The bottom support legs 12 and the top connecting parts 11 can be connected to each other, which facilitates the stacking of multiple devices according to this embodiment. This allows multiple devices to be placed on one vehicle, thus multiplying the number of cones 100 that can be placed.

[0033] The above description is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made under the technical spirit of the present utility model should fall within the patent scope covered by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A column loadable cone magazine, characterized by: It includes an outer frame, a drive chain, a drive device, and several partitions. The outer frame has a placement part with an outlet at one end. The drive chain is mounted on the side of the placement part, and the drive device is mounted on the outer frame and drives the drive chain. The partitions are alternately mounted on the outer circumference of the drive chain. The conical base can be accommodated between two adjacent partitions.

2. A column load cone magazine according to claim 1 wherein: The drive chain includes several links forming a ring chain, and connecting bending members are provided on adjacent links. The partition is mounted on the drive chain through the connecting bending members.

3. A column load cone magazine according to claim 2 wherein: The drive chain is provided on both sides of the placement part, and the drive device drives the drive chain to rotate synchronously.

4. A column load cone magazine according to claim 3 wherein: The drive chain includes a rotating shaft, a sprocket, and an annular chain at both ends. The annular chain is wound around the sprocket, and the sprocket is coaxially fixed on the rotating shaft. The drive device simultaneously drives one of the rotating shafts of the two drive chains.

5. A column load cone magazine according to claim 4 wherein: The rotating shaft near the outlet is mounted on the outer frame via an adjusting bracket, which adjusts the distance between the two rotating shafts of the same drive chain.

6. A column load cone magazine according to claim 5 wherein: The adjusting frame includes a connecting frame, a sliding frame, an adjusting screw, and a locking nut. The connecting frame is fixedly connected to the end of the outer frame body. The sliding frame is slidably mounted on the connecting frame. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the sliding frame. One end of the adjusting screw is connected to the sliding frame, and the other end passes through the connecting frame. The locking nut is mounted on the adjusting screw and can abut against the connecting frame.

7. A column load cone magazine according to claim 4 wherein: The drive chain on each side includes two sets of ring chains and sprockets, and each end of the partition is connected to a connecting bend on one of the ring chains.

8. A column load cone magazine according to claim 1 wherein: A limiting plate is provided inside the placement section, and the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the partition located at the innermost end.

9. A column load cone magazine according to claim 8 wherein: The limiting plate is provided with a guide frame, which is conical, with the conical tip of the guide frame facing the outlet of the placement part.

10. The column load cone magazine of claim 1 wherein: The upper part of the outer frame is provided with several top connecting parts, and the lower part of the outer frame is provided with several bottom support legs. The bottom support legs and the top connecting parts can be connected to each other.

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