Cage, bearing mechanism and material handling device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of material processing, in particular to a cage, a bearing mechanism and a material processing device. In the embodiment of the application, the accommodating cavity penetrating in the first direction is arranged on the cage body, and the cross-sectional area of the accommodating cavity presents a decreasing trend from the top side of the accommodating cavity to the bottom side of the accommodating cavity. When the pressing mechanism presses the material accommodated in the accommodating cavity from the top side of the accommodating cavity to the bottom side of the accommodating cavity, the extrusion degree of the material presents an increasing trend, the material can be more effectively extruded, the pressure difference during liquid discharge can be increased, the liquid generated during the extrusion of the material can flow out from the bottom side of the accommodating cavity more easily, and therefore the liquid discharge efficiency can be improved. Meanwhile, since the accommodating cavities are arranged in multiple numbers, the material can be simultaneously processed or processed in steps, so that the material can be processed according to specific use conditions. Therefore, the cage provided in the embodiment of the application can improve the processing effect of the material.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pressing equipment technology, and in particular to cages, supporting mechanisms and material handling devices. Background Technology

[0002] In solid-liquid separation processes, cages are used to contain materials and apply pressure to achieve liquid-sludge separation. However, improving the material processing efficiency is a problem that urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a cage, a supporting mechanism, and a material handling device to improve the material handling effect.

[0004] According to one aspect of this application, an embodiment of this application provides a cage body, including a cage body having a plurality of accommodating cavities arranged at intervals, the accommodating cavities being disposed through the cage body along a first direction; the cross-sectional area of ​​the accommodating cavity decreasing along the direction from the top side of the accommodating cavity to the bottom side of the accommodating cavity; the direction from the top side of the accommodating cavity to the bottom side of the accommodating cavity being parallel to the first direction, and the cross-section of the accommodating cavity being perpendicular to the first direction.

[0005] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity gradually decreases along the direction from the top side of the cavity to the bottom side of the cavity.

[0006] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity decreases according to a preset pattern in the direction from the top side of the cavity to the bottom side of the cavity.

[0007] In some embodiments, the accommodating cavity is configured as a structure symmetrical about the central axis of the accommodating cavity; the extension direction of the central axis of the accommodating cavity is parallel to the first direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, the cavity wall of the receiving cavity intersects the reference surface at a first intersection line and a second intersection line, the first intersection line and the second intersection line being symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the receiving cavity; the central axis of the receiving cavity is located on the reference surface, and the first direction is parallel to the reference surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, both the first intersection line and the second intersection line are constructed as straight lines.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cage body further includes a plurality of flow guiding structures disposed within the accommodating cavity; all flow guiding structures within the same accommodating cavity are arranged at intervals.

[0011] In some embodiments, all flow guiding structures within the same accommodating cavity are arranged at intervals around the central axis of the accommodating cavity; the extension direction of the central axis of the accommodating cavity is parallel to the first direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the flow guiding structure extends longitudinally from the top side of the accommodating cavity to the bottom side of the accommodating cavity; the longitudinal extension direction of the flow guiding structure is parallel to the first direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the cage body further includes a reinforcing structure disposed on the outside of the cage body.

[0014] In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure includes a plurality of first reinforcing parts and a plurality of second reinforcing parts; all the first reinforcing parts are arranged at least at intervals around the central axis of the cage body, and the extension direction of the central axis of the cage body is parallel to the first direction; all the second reinforcing parts are arranged at intervals along the first direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, each of at least a portion of the first reinforcing portions is connected to any one of the plurality of second reinforcing portions.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cage body further includes a plurality of connected sub-bodies; each sub-bodies is provided with a receiving cavity, which is disposed through the corresponding sub-bodies along a first direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, all sub-bodies are arranged along a second direction; along the second direction, two adjacent sub-bodies are connected; the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0018] In some embodiments, the two connected sub-bodies are detachably connected.

[0019] In some embodiments, for two connected sub-bodies, each of the two sub-bodies has a flange structure on one side facing each other, and the flange structures of the two sub-bodies are detachably connected.

[0020] According to another aspect of this application, an embodiment of this application provides a carrying mechanism, including a cage as described in any of the above embodiments and a plurality of material support members, wherein the plurality of material support members are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of receiving cavities; the material support members are movably disposed within the corresponding receiving cavities.

[0021] In some embodiments, the supporting mechanism further includes a base and a plurality of driving members. The base has a bearing surface arranged along a first direction, and a cage is provided on the bearing surface. The plurality of driving members are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of material support members. The driving members are used to drive the corresponding material support members to move along the first direction, and the material support members have a placement position supported on the bearing surface.

[0022] In some embodiments, the drive includes a main body and an output portion movably connected to the main body. The output portion is configured to move relative to the main body in a first direction and to be separable from the material support. At least a portion of the main body is disposed in the base, and the output portion cooperates with the corresponding material support. The output portion can extend out of the bearing surface or retract into the base.

[0023] In some embodiments, the supporting mechanism further includes a fixing member and a moving assembly. A cage is fixedly mounted on the fixing member, and a plurality of receiving cavities are arranged along a second direction, with the first and second directions perpendicular to each other. The moving assembly includes a moving member located on the bottom side of the cage and a plurality of drive units disposed on the moving member. The moving member has at least one supporting portion, and the drive units and the supporting portion are arranged along the second direction. The moving member is configured to drive the plurality of drive units to move along the second direction, enabling the material support member to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the material support member is engaged with a corresponding drive unit and is capable of moving along the first direction in response to the drive of the drive unit; in the second state, the material support member is supported by the supporting portion.

[0024] In some embodiments, the drive unit and the support portion are arranged alternately along a second direction; in two adjacent material support members along the second direction, one material support member is in a first state and the other material support member is in a second state.

[0025] According to another aspect of this application, an embodiment of this application provides a material handling apparatus, including a carrying mechanism and a pressing mechanism as described in any of the above embodiments. The pressing mechanism is at least one, configured to be movable relative to a cage, and has a pressing position opposite to a material support member. When the pressing mechanism is in the pressing position, it applies pressure to the material supported by the opposite material support member along a first direction. Alternatively, multiple pressing mechanisms are provided, with all pressing mechanisms and all material supports corresponding to each other, and each pressing mechanism applies pressure to the material supported by the corresponding material support member along the first direction.

[0026] In some embodiments, the material handling apparatus includes the carrying mechanism of any of the above embodiments. At least one pressure applying mechanism is provided, the pressure applying mechanism is located on the moving member, all pressure applying mechanisms are provided in one-to-one correspondence with all carrying parts, and the pressure applying mechanisms and their corresponding carrying parts are arranged opposite each other along a first direction.

[0027] In the aforementioned cage, supporting mechanism, and material handling device, by providing a receiving cavity extending along a first direction on the cage body, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving cavity decreasing from the top to the bottom, the squeezing force on the material contained within the receiving cavity increases when the pressing mechanism applies pressure from the top to the bottom of the receiving cavity, thereby squeezing the material more effectively. Since the cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving cavity decreases from the top to the bottom, the pressure difference during liquid discharge also increases, making it easier for the liquid generated during material squeezing to flow out from the bottom of the receiving cavity, thus improving liquid discharge efficiency. Furthermore, since multiple receiving cavities are provided, materials can be processed simultaneously or in stages, allowing for material processing tailored to specific usage conditions. Therefore, the cage provided in this embodiment not only more effectively squeezes materials and improves liquid discharge efficiency but also allows for material processing tailored to specific usage conditions, thereby improving the material handling effect.

[0028] Additional aspects and advantages of embodiments of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the embodiments described below. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the cage in some embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a top view of the cage structure in some embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a portion of the cage body in some embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the intersection of the cavity wall and the reference surface in some embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the intersection of the cavity wall and the reference surface in some other embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a top view of the cage structure in some other embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 7This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a portion of the cage body in some other embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a top view of the cage structure in some embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a top view of the cage structure in some embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a portion of the support mechanism in some embodiments of this application;

[0040] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a portion of the support mechanism in some other embodiments of this application;

[0041] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the support mechanism in some embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support mechanism in some embodiments of this application;

[0043] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the drive unit, the support part, and the material support in some embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the drive unit, the support part, and the material support in other embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the drive unit, the support part, and the material support in some embodiments of this application;

[0046] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material handling device in some embodiments of this application;

[0047] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material handling apparatus in some other embodiments of this application;

[0048] Figure 19 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a material handling device in some embodiments of this application.

[0049] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0050] Material handling device 100;

[0051] Bearing mechanism 110;

[0052] Cage 111, cage body 1111, sub-body 1111a, flange structure S, accommodating cavity Q, first opening k1, second opening k2, flow guiding structure 1112, reinforcing structure 1113, first reinforcing part 1113a, second reinforcing part 1113b.

[0053] Material support 112;

[0054] The base is 113, the bearing surface is m, the first liquid receiving tank is H1, and the second liquid receiving tank is H2;

[0055] Drive unit 114, main body 1141, output unit 1142;

[0056] Fastener 115;

[0057] The moving component 116, the moving part 1161, the supporting part C, the driving unit 1162, and the driving component 1163;

[0058] Pressure application mechanism 120;

[0059] Material W;

[0060] Installation structure A, clearance passage B;

[0061] Reference plane E, first intersection line J1, second intersection line J2, first central axis L1, second central axis L2;

[0062] First direction F1, second direction F2, third direction F3. Detailed Implementation

[0063] 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.

[0064] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the cage 111 in some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is a top view of the cage 111 in some embodiments of this application. Figure 3This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the cage body 1111 in some embodiments of this application. Embodiments of this application provide a cage body 111, including a cage body 1111 with a plurality of spaced-apart accommodating cavities Q. The accommodating cavities Q are disposed through the cage body 1111 along a first direction F1. The cross-sectional area of ​​the accommodating cavity Q decreases along the direction from its top to its bottom. The direction from the top to the bottom of the accommodating cavity Q is parallel to the first direction F1, and the cross-section of the accommodating cavity Q is perpendicular to the first direction F1.

[0065] The cage 111 is a component in the material handling device 100 used to contain and confine the material being processed. The material handling device 100 can be used in industries such as soy sauce brewing, winemaking, sugar refining, and chemicals. Taking soy sauce brewing as an example, the material can be soy sauce mash, which can be wrapped in filter cloth and then stacked into the cage 111.

[0066] The cage body 1111 is the main component constituting the cage body 111. The cage body 1111 has a receiving cavity Q, which provides space for containing materials, such as a filter cloth wrapped with fermented soybean paste. The receiving cavity Q extends through the cage body 1111 along a first direction F1, meaning it has a first opening k1 and a second opening k2 opposite to each other along the first direction F1. The first opening k1 is located on the top side of the receiving cavity Q, and the second opening k2 is located on the bottom side of the receiving cavity Q. Materials can be received in the receiving cavity Q through the top side, that is, materials can enter the receiving cavity Q through the first opening k1. A component for supporting the materials can be provided on the bottom side of the receiving cavity Q, such as the material support 112 shown in some embodiments below. During the pressurization process of the materials, liquid-slag separation is achieved. The separated liquid flows out of the receiving cavity Q through the second opening k2.

[0067] All the receiving cavities Q are arranged at intervals, meaning each receiving cavity Q is relatively independent. For the material, there are processes such as being placed in a receiving cavity Q, being compressed within a receiving cavity Q, and being removed from a receiving cavity Q. In other words, the material corresponding to each receiving cavity Q can be in different processes. Each receiving cavity Q can be in different states or in the same state. Thus, materials can be processed simultaneously in each receiving cavity Q, processed at different times, processed in steps, etc., without specific limitations.

[0068] Along the direction from the top side of cavity Q to the bottom side of cavity Q, the cross-sectional area of ​​cavity Q decreases. That is, from the first opening k1 to the second opening k2, the cross-sectional area of ​​cavity Q decreases. "Decrease trend" means that the cross-sectional area of ​​cavity Q decreases approximately. This decrease can be gradual or phased, as long as it decreases overall; no specific limitation is made here.

[0069] Therefore, by providing a receiving cavity Q extending through the first direction F1 on the cage body 1111, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving cavity Q decreasing from the top to the bottom, the squeezing force on the material contained in the receiving cavity Q increases when the pressure applying mechanism 120 applies pressure from the top to the bottom of the receiving cavity Q, thus squeezing the material more effectively. Since the cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving cavity Q decreases from the top to the bottom, the pressure difference during liquid discharge also increases, making it easier for the liquid generated during material squeezing to flow out from the bottom of the receiving cavity Q, thereby improving the efficiency of liquid discharge. Furthermore, since multiple receiving cavities Q are provided, materials can be processed simultaneously or in stages, allowing for material processing according to specific usage conditions. Therefore, the cage body 111 provided in this embodiment not only effectively squeezes materials and improves liquid discharge efficiency but also allows for material processing according to specific usage conditions, thereby improving the material processing effect.

[0070] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 3 Along the direction from the top side of cavity Q to the bottom side of cavity Q, the cross-sectional area of ​​cavity Q gradually decreases.

[0071] "Gradually decreasing" means that, along the first direction F1, from the top to the bottom of the cavity Q, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity Q continuously decreases as the distance from the bottom of the cavity Q decreases. In other words, the shape of the cavity Q is similar to a structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The shape of the cavity Q can be a regular frustum-cone or truncated pyramid, or it may be an irregular shape, but its cross-sectional area continuously and gradually decreases along the direction from the top to the bottom of the cavity Q. For example, in a frustum-cone shaped cavity Q, the diameter of the circular cross-section at the top is larger, and as it moves towards the bottom, the diameter of the circular cross-section gradually decreases, resulting in a gradual decrease in the cross-sectional area. This change can be linear, meaning the cross-sectional area decreases uniformly with decreasing distance from the bottom of the cavity Q. Of course, this change can also be non-linear, with the rate of decrease in cross-sectional area varying at different heights depending on specific process requirements and material characteristics. No specific limitations are imposed here.

[0072] During material handling, this structure helps guide the flow of the extruded liquid within the containment cavity Q. As the cross-sectional area gradually decreases, the material is subjected to gradually increasing extrusion force, resulting in more thorough compression as the material moves downwards. This allows for more effective liquid extrusion and improves the separation of liquid and sludge.

[0073] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 3Along the direction from the top side of cavity Q to the bottom side of cavity Q, the cross-sectional area of ​​cavity Q decreases according to a preset rule.

[0074] The preset law can be a linear decreasing law, an exponential decreasing law, or a piecewise function law; no specific restrictions are imposed here. Taking a linear decreasing law as an example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity Q decreases linearly from the top to the bottom. Taking an exponential decreasing law as an example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity Q decreases according to an exponential function. This law decreases slowly at the beginning, and the rate of decrease gradually accelerates as the distance from the bottom of the cavity Q decreases. Taking a piecewise function law as an example, the cavity Q is divided into several segments along the first direction F1. Within different segments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity Q decreases according to different laws. For example, at the top of the cavity Q, the cross-sectional area may decrease slowly according to a linear law; in the middle of the cavity Q, the rate of decrease accelerates; and at the bottom of the cavity Q, the cross-sectional area decreases according to another linear or other law, to achieve the final processing requirements and facilitate material discharge.

[0075] Thus, by controlling the change in the cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving cavity Q according to a preset pattern, parameters such as the pressure, residence time, and flow velocity of the material within the cavity Q can be controlled according to different materials. Simultaneously, reducing the cross-sectional area according to the preset pattern allows for more efficient utilization of the energy applied to the material. This enables flexible adjustment of the cross-sectional area according to different stages and requirements of material processing, thereby improving material processing efficiency.

[0076] Of course, in some other embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity Q can decrease irregularly along the direction from the top side of the cavity Q to the bottom side of the cavity Q, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0077] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 The cavity Q is constructed to be symmetrical about its central axis. The direction of extension of the central axis of the cavity Q is parallel to the first direction F1.

[0078] For example, the central axis of the accommodating cavity Q is the first central axis L1. The cross-sectional shape of the accommodating cavity Q can be rectangular, circular, or other shapes. Figure 2 For example, the cross-sectional shape of the accommodating cavity Q is roughly rectangular.

[0079] Thus, this symmetrical structure ensures that the material experiences a more uniform force within the cavity Q during the extrusion process, thereby mitigating localized over- or under-extrusion and improving the consistency and uniformity of material processing. Simultaneously, the liquid extruded from the material more easily forms a stable flow field within the symmetrical cavity Q, facilitating its outflow. Furthermore, this symmetrical structure also facilitates the fabrication of the cage 111.

[0080] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 3 and in conjunction with reference Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the intersection of the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity Q and the reference surface E in some embodiments of this application. The cavity wall of the accommodating cavity Q intersects the reference surface E at a first intersection line J1 and a second intersection line J2. The first intersection line J1 and the second intersection line J2 are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the accommodating cavity Q. The central axis of the accommodating cavity Q is located on the reference surface E, and the first direction F1 is parallel to the reference surface E.

[0081] Thus, because the intersection of the cavity wall and the reference plane E is symmetrical about the central axis, the cavity Q experiences more balanced forces in all directions. When the cavity Q is subjected to external pressure or the force of internal materials, this symmetrical structure can better disperse the force, reduce stress concentration, thereby improving the structural strength and stability of the cavity Q and reducing the risk of deformation or damage due to uneven stress. During the process of extruding materials to produce liquid, the constraint and guidance effect of the cavity wall on the material is also symmetrical, which can improve the situation of liquid flow deviation or local material accumulation, so that the material is processed more uniformly in the cavity Q, improving the material processing effect. In addition, because the first intersection line J1 and the second intersection line J2 are symmetrical, the symmetry can be utilized when processing the cavity wall to reduce processing steps and errors through one-time molding or symmetrical processing, improve processing accuracy and production efficiency, and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0082] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 4 The first intersection line J1 and the second intersection line J2 are both constructed as straight lines.

[0083] For example, the angle between the extension direction of the first intersection line J1 and the first direction F1 is, but is not limited to, 1° to 10°, specifically, for example, 1°, 2°, 3°, 5°, or 10°, etc. The angle between the extension direction of the second intersection line J2 and the first direction F1 is, but is not limited to, 1° to 10°, specifically, for example, 1°, 2°, 3°, 5°, or 10°, etc. Since the first intersection line J1 and the second intersection line J2 are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the accommodating cavity Q, the angle between the extension direction of the first intersection line J1 and the first direction F1 is equal to the angle between the extension direction of the second intersection line J2 and the first direction F1.

[0084] When liquid flows within the cavity Q, the cavity wall formed by the intersection of straight lines provides a smoother flow path for the liquid. Constrained by the straight boundaries, the liquid is more likely to maintain a stable flow state, which is beneficial for improving the efficiency and uniformity of material handling. Simultaneously, the straight intersections make the cavity wall structure more regular, allowing for better stress transmission and dispersion under load, thereby enhancing the overall structural strength of the cavity Q. This enables it to withstand greater pressure and external forces, improving the reliability and service life of the cage 111. Furthermore, the structure of the cavity Q formed in this way is easier to achieve during manufacturing and helps improve machining accuracy.

[0085] Of course, in some other embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the intersection of the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity Q and the reference plane E in some other embodiments of this application. The first intersection line J1 and the second intersection line J2 are both constructed as curves. The curved intersection lines can make the cavity wall shape of the accommodating cavity Q smoother and can guide the liquid flow.

[0086] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 6 This is a top view of the cage 111 in some other embodiments of this application. Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the cage body 1111 in some other embodiments of this application. The cage body 111 also includes a plurality of flow guiding structures 1112 disposed within the accommodating cavity Q. All flow guiding structures 1112 within the same accommodating cavity Q are arranged at intervals.

[0087] The flow guiding structure 1112 refers to a structure disposed within the accommodating cavity Q for guiding the flow of liquid. The flow guiding structure 1112 can be a guide plate, a guide vane, a guide groove, etc., and is not specifically limited herein. In the embodiments of this application, using... Figure 6 For example, the flow guiding structure 1112 is shown to be a structure protruding from the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity Q. A flow guiding channel for guiding liquid is defined between two adjacent flow guiding structures 1112.

[0088] Thus, by setting the flow guiding structure 1112, the liquid in the accommodating cavity Q can be guided to flow in the direction and path of the flow, so that the material can be more evenly distributed in the accommodating cavity Q, thereby improving the efficiency and quality of material processing.

[0089] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 All the flow guiding structures 1112 within the same accommodating cavity Q are arranged at intervals around the central axis of the accommodating cavity Q. The extension direction of the central axis of the accommodating cavity Q is parallel to the first direction F1.

[0090] By setting flow guiding structures 1112 spaced apart around the central axis of the accommodating cavity Q, a more uniform flow path can be formed within the accommodating cavity Q. Since the central axis of the accommodating cavity Q is parallel to the first direction F1, the liquid is affected by each flow guiding structure 1112 when flowing along the first direction F1, thereby enabling the liquid to be more uniformly distributed on the cross-section of the accommodating cavity Q, thus improving the consistency and stability of material processing.

[0091] Of course, in some other embodiments, all the flow guiding structures 1112 within the same accommodating cavity Q may not be arranged at intervals around the central axis of the accommodating cavity Q. For example, some of the flow guiding structures 1112 may be arranged at intervals around the central axis of the accommodating cavity Q, while another portion of the flow guiding structures 1112 may be located downstream of that portion. No specific limitations are imposed here.

[0092] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The flow guiding structure 1112 extends longitudinally from the top side of the accommodating cavity Q to the bottom side of the accommodating cavity Q. The longitudinal extension direction of the flow guiding structure 1112 is parallel to the first direction F1.

[0093] Thus, this configuration allows the flow guiding structure 1112 to match the flow of the liquid in the first direction F1, which can more effectively guide the liquid to flow along the first direction F1, improve the liquid transfer efficiency, and enable the liquid to flow from the top side to the bottom side of the accommodating cavity Q more quickly and evenly.

[0094] Of course, in some other embodiments, the flow guiding structure 1112 extends longitudinally from the top side of the accommodating cavity Q to the bottom side of the accommodating cavity Q. The longitudinal extension direction of the flow guiding structure 1112 is a curved direction. No specific limitation is made here.

[0095] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 The cage body 1111 also includes a plurality of connected sub-bodies 1111a. Each sub-bodies 1111a is provided with a receiving cavity Q, which is disposed through the corresponding sub-bodies 1111a along the first direction F1.

[0096] Sub-body 1111a can be set to two, three, five, or other numbers; no specific limitation is made here. For example, using... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 For example, the case with two sub-bodies 1111a is illustrated, in which there are also two accommodating cavities Q.

[0097] This allows for flexible combinations based on different usage needs and scenarios. The number, shape, and size of the sub-bodies 1111a can be selected according to actual needs to accommodate items of different sizes and shapes. Furthermore, during the manufacturing process, each sub-bodies 1111a is relatively independent, facilitating mold design, processing, manufacturing, and quality control, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0098] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 All sub-bodies 1111a are arranged along the second direction F2. Along the second direction F2, two adjacent sub-bodies 1111a are connected. The first direction F1 and the second direction F2 are perpendicular to each other.

[0099] This layout allows the cage 111 to have structural distribution in two mutually perpendicular directions. The sub-bodies 1111a arranged along the second direction F2 can form an orderly arrangement in this direction, creating a continuous structural system. This provides additional support and constraint in the second direction F2, enhancing the strength and stability of the cage 111 in that direction. When the cage 111 is subjected to external forces from different directions, the connections between the sub-bodies 1111a can effectively transfer and disperse stress, reducing the risk of local deformation and damage, and improving the overall resistance of the cage 111 to external forces. Furthermore, the regular arrangement and adjacent connection of the sub-bodies 1111a along the second direction F2 facilitates processing and assembly. Simultaneously, this layout facilitates the functional expansion of the cage 111, allowing for the addition or removal of sub-bodies 1111a along the second direction F2 according to usage requirements.

[0100] Of course, in some other embodiments, all sub-bodies 1111a can be arranged along the second direction F2 and the third direction F3, with the first direction F1, the second direction F2, and the third direction F3 being perpendicular to each other. In this case, all sub-bodies 1111a are arranged in rows and columns. The specific arrangement of the sub-bodies 1111a is not limited here.

[0101] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 The two sub-bodies 1111a are detachably connected.

[0102] This allows the cage 111 to be disassembled into sub-bodies 1111a during transportation and storage, reducing the overall volume and weight, and facilitating handling, loading, unloading, and storage. The disassembled sub-bodies 1111a can be stacked or packaged more compactly, saving transportation space and storage costs, while also reducing the risk of damage during transportation due to the large overall structure. Furthermore, since adjacent sub-bodies 1111a are detachable, it also facilitates the installation and maintenance of the sub-bodies 1111a, and facilitates the functional expansion of the cage 111 as described in some of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0103] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 For the two connected sub-bodies 1111a, each of the two sub-bodies 1111a has a flange structure S on the side facing each other, and the flange structures S of the two sub-bodies 1111a are detachably connected.

[0104] Because flange structures S typically have a large connection area and strong load-bearing capacity, they can provide reliable connection strength. Therefore, the flange structures S of the two sub-bodies 1111a can be fastened together using bolts or other fasteners, resulting in a tight and stable connection between the sub-bodies 1111a, capable of withstanding large external forces and stresses, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the cage 111 during use.

[0105] It should be noted that multiple sub-bodies 1111a are connected to form the cage body 1111. By designing the connection method between the sub-bodies 1111a, the overall structure of the cage body 111 can be made more stable. The connection points between the sub-bodies 1111a can strengthen the structure 1113, disperse external forces, and improve the deformation resistance and load-bearing capacity of the cage body 111, enabling it to better withstand external pressure and impact.

[0106] Of course, in some other embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 8 This is a top view of the cage 111 in some embodiments of this application. Figure 9 This is a top view of the cage 111 in some embodiments of this application. All sub-bodies 1111a can be an integral structure. No specific limitations are made here.

[0107] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 1 The cage body 111 also includes a reinforcing structure 1113 located on the outside of the cage body 1111.

[0108] The reinforcing structure 1113 refers to a structural component installed on the outside of the cage body 1111 to enhance the performance of the cage body 1111. The reinforcing structure 1113 can be a reinforcing rib, reinforcing plate, reinforcing frame, etc., without specific limitations. The material of the reinforcing structure 1113 can be metal, high-strength plastic, etc. The reinforcing structure 1113 can be fixed to the cage body 1111 by welding, bolting, riveting, etc., without specific limitations.

[0109] During the material processing, the cage body 1111 is also subjected to the force exerted by the material on the cage body 1111. By setting up the reinforcing structure 1113, the overall strength of the cage body 111 can be enhanced, the risk of deformation and damage can be reduced, and the stability of the cage body 111 can be improved.

[0110] It should be noted that when the cage body 1111 includes multiple sub-bodies 1111a, a reinforcing structure 1113 can be provided on the outer side of the sub-bodies 1111a. That is, a reinforcing structure 1113 can also be provided on the opposite side of two adjacent sub-bodies 1111a. Of course, a reinforcing structure 1113 may not be provided on the opposite side of two adjacent sub-bodies 1111a. When a reinforcing structure 1113 is provided on the opposite side of two adjacent sub-bodies 1111a, the structural strength at the connection between the two adjacent sub-bodies 1111a can be further improved.

[0111] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 1 The reinforcing structure 1113 includes a plurality of first reinforcing parts 1113a and a plurality of second reinforcing parts 1113b. All the first reinforcing parts 1113a are arranged at least around the central axis of the cage body 1111, and the extending direction of the central axis of the cage body 1111 is parallel to the first direction F1. All the second reinforcing parts 1113b are arranged at intervals along the first direction F1. In this embodiment, the central axis of the cage body 1111 is the second central axis L2.

[0112] Multiple first reinforcing parts 1113a are arranged at intervals around the central axis of the cage body 1111, providing more uniform support force in the circumferential direction of the cage body 1111 and enhancing the cage body 111's ability to resist circumferential deformation. Since the central axis of the cage body 1111 extends parallel to the first direction F1, the first reinforcing parts 1113a can effectively resist external forces along the first direction F1 and in planes perpendicular to the first direction F1, reducing the risk of the cage body 111 twisting or deforming in these directions. Simultaneously, multiple second reinforcing parts 1113b are arranged at intervals along the first direction F1, further enhancing the structural strength of the cage body 111 in the first direction F1, enabling the cage body 111 to better withstand pressure, tension, or impact forces along this direction, thereby improving the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the cage body 111.

[0113] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 1 Each of the first reinforcing parts 1113a in at least a portion of the first reinforcing parts 1113a is connected to any one of the plurality of second reinforcing parts 1113b.

[0114] For example, the first reinforcing part 1113a extends along the first direction F1. (Referring to reference...) Figure 6 The second reinforcing portions 1113b located on both sides of the cage body 1111 along the second direction F2 are provided to extend along the third direction F3.

[0115] In this way, some of the first reinforcing parts 1113a and some of the second reinforcing parts 1113b can form a roughly crisscross structure, thereby improving the deformation resistance of the cage 111 in multiple directions.

[0116] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the support mechanism 110 in some embodiments of this application. Embodiments of this application provide a support mechanism 110, including a cage 111 as described in any of the above embodiments and multiple material support members 112. Each material support member 112 is correspondingly disposed within a multiple receiving cavity Q. The material support member 112 is movably disposed within its corresponding receiving cavity Q.

[0117] The material support 112 may be movably connected to the cavity wall of the receiving cavity Q along the first direction F1, or it may not be connected to the cavity wall of the receiving cavity Q. The material support 112 may move within the receiving cavity Q along the first direction F1 by means of the driving member 114 shown later, or it may be supported on the moving member 1161 or the base 113 shown later, without specific limitations.

[0118] Since the material support 112 is movably disposed in the corresponding receiving cavity Q, the material contained in the receiving cavity Q is supported by the material support 112. During the extrusion of the material, the extrusion force is directly applied to the material support 112, and the material support 112 does not transmit the force to the cage body 1111. This not only improves the reliability and stability of the cage body 1111, but also allows for the application of greater pressure according to the material processing requirements, thereby facilitating a higher liquid output rate and improving the material processing effect.

[0119] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the support mechanism 110 in other embodiments of this application. The support mechanism 110 further includes a base 113 and multiple driving members 114. The base 113 has a support surface m arranged along a first direction F1, and a cage 111 is provided on the support surface m. The multiple driving members 114 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with multiple material support members 112. The driving members 114 are used to drive the corresponding material support member 112 to move along the first direction F1, and the material support member 112 has a placement position supported on the support surface m.

[0120] The driving component 114 can be a lifting cylinder, a motor lead screw, etc., as long as it can provide power to enable the material support component 112 to rise or fall along the first direction F1. No specific limitations are specified here. (Refer to the reference.) Figure 3 and Figure 11 The driving component 114 can extend into the receiving cavity Q through the second opening k2 and drive the material support component 112 to move up and down along the first direction F1. During the process of stacking materials into the receiving cavity Q, the driving component 114 can adaptively adjust the position of the material support component 112 in the first direction F1 within the corresponding receiving cavity Q. This allows the position of the material support component 112 in the first direction F1 within the receiving cavity Q to gradually decrease as the stacking height of the materials increases, thus facilitating the neat stacking of materials into the receiving cavity Q and improving the material processing effect. Similarly, during the process of removing materials after the processing operation, the position of the material support component 112 is gradually raised, making it easier to remove the materials smoothly and reducing the risk of residue falling into the receiving cavity Q due to excessive movement during material removal. It should be noted that when the material is wrapped with filter cloth, it is more convenient to remove or stack the filter cloth within the receiving cavity Q.

[0121] During the process of the driving member 114 driving the corresponding material support member 112 to move along the first direction F1, since the material support member 112 has a placement position on the bearing surface m, pressure can be applied to the material when the material support member 112 is in the placement position. At this time, the applied pressure can be applied to the seat body 113 through the material support member 112.

[0122] Thus, through the cooperation between the base 113, the drive component 114, the cage 111 and the material support component 112, the pressure applied during the material handling process will not be transmitted to the cage 111 via the material support component 112, thereby improving the material handling effect.

[0123] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 11The drive member 114 includes a main body 1141 and an output portion 1142 movably connected to the main body 1141. The output portion 1142 is configured to move relative to the main body 1141 along a first direction F1 and is separable from the material support member 112. At least a portion of the main body 1141 is disposed within the base 113, and the output portion 1142 cooperates with the corresponding material support member 112. The output portion 1142 can extend out of the bearing surface m or retract into the base 113.

[0124] Specifically, the drive component 114 and the material support component 112 may be in an abutting relationship, but are not mechanically connected together. For example, the drive component 114 may be a lifting cylinder.

[0125] In this way, when pressure is applied to the material, the applied pressure can be applied to the seat 113 via the material support 112, instead of the drive component 114, thereby protecting the drive component 114 and improving its reliability and service life.

[0126] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 12 , Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the support mechanism 110 in some embodiments of this application. The drive member 114 is configured as a lifting cylinder. The base 113 is mounted on the mounting structure A, which has a clearance channel B corresponding to the drive member 114. The clearance channel B is used to avoid the corresponding drive member 114.

[0127] Installation structure A can be the ground or an installation location on related equipment; no specific restrictions are imposed here.

[0128] In this way, part of the drive component 114 can be located within the clearance channel B, which not only helps to increase the drive stroke of the drive component 114 and facilitates the control of the movement of the material support component 112 in the first direction F1, but also lowers the center of gravity of the overall device, making the overall device more reliable and stable. This is beneficial to further improving the material handling effect.

[0129] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 1 and in conjunction with reference Figure 13 , Figure 13The diagram below shows the structure of the support mechanism 110 in some embodiments of this application. The support mechanism 110 further includes a fixing member 115 and a moving assembly 116. A cage 111 is fixedly mounted on the fixing member 115, and multiple receiving cavities Q are arranged along a second direction F2, with the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 perpendicular to each other. The moving assembly 116 includes a moving member 1161 located on the bottom side of the cage 111 and multiple drive units 1162 disposed on the moving member 1161. The moving member 1161 has at least one supporting portion C, and the drive units 1162 and the supporting portion C are arranged along the second direction F2. The moving member 1161 is configured to drive the multiple drive units 1162 to move along the second direction F2, so that the material support member 112 can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the material support member 112 is coupled to the corresponding drive unit 1162 and can move along the first direction F1 in response to the drive of the drive unit 1162. In the second state, the material support member 112 is supported by the supporting portion C.

[0130] The movable component 1161 is located on the bottom side of the cage 111, meaning that the movable component 1161 can move along the second direction F2 on the bottom side of the cage 111, thereby driving the drive unit 1162 to move along the second direction F2, while the supporting part C also moves along the second direction F2. "Supporting part C" refers to the portion of the movable component 1161 used to support the corresponding material support component 112. The "corresponding material support component 112" refers to the material support component 112 that is positioned opposite to the supporting part C along the first direction F1 when the movable component 1161 stops moving. "The material support component 112 is coupled to the corresponding drive unit 1162" means that the drive unit 1162 and the material support component 112 are not mechanically connected, and the drive unit 1162 can support the material support component 112. For example, the drive component 114 can be a lifting cylinder.

[0131] "The drive unit 1162 and the support portion C are arranged along the second direction F2" means that the drive unit 1162 and the support portion C can be arranged alternately along the second direction F2, or they can be arranged in a form where the drive unit 1162 and the support portion C are not completely alternated along the second direction F2; no specific limitation is made here. An incomplete alternation arrangement means that along the second direction F2, there are two adjacent drive units 1162 or two adjacent support portions C. Figure 14 and Figure 15 For example, Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the drive unit 1162, the support part C, and the material support 112 in some embodiments of this application. Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of the drive unit 1162, the support portion C, and the material support member 112 in other embodiments of this application, showing the alternating arrangement of the drive unit 1162 and the support portion C along the second direction F2. Figure 16 For example, Figure 16This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of the drive unit 1162, the support portion C, and the material support member 112 in some embodiments of this application, showing a configuration in which the drive unit 1162 and the support portion C are not completely alternated along the second direction F2. Wherein... Figures 14 to 16 The approximate position of the support component 112 is indicated by a dashed line.

[0132] As the moving part 1161 moves, the positions of the driving unit 1162 and the bearing part C in the second direction F2 will change, so that the material support 112 can correspond to the driving unit 1162 or the bearing part C, thereby enabling the material support 112 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0133] By arranging the drive unit 1162 and the support portion C along the second direction F2, the space of the moving member 1161 in the second direction F2 can be fully utilized, making the structure of the moving assembly 116 more compact. This layout can effectively combine the moving and supporting functions within a limited space, which is beneficial to improving the space utilization of the entire equipment. Since the state switching of the material support member 112 can be realized through the moving assembly 116, the state of all material support members 112 is more flexible, which is conducive to more flexible material handling. For example, in the first state, since the material support member 112 is connected to the corresponding drive unit 1162, the material transfer operation can be performed on the receiving cavity Q corresponding to the material support member 112. In the second state, since the material support member 112 is supported by the support portion C, the material contained in the receiving cavity Q corresponding to the material support member 112 can be pressurized.

[0134] It should be noted that the sum of the number of drive units 1162 and the number of carrier parts C can be less than, equal to, or greater than the number of material support parts 112. Figures 14 to 16 For example, the case where the sum of the number of drive units 1162 and the number of bearing parts C is greater than the number of material support parts 112 is illustrated.

[0135] In some embodiments, the supporting mechanism 110 may further include hanging brackets corresponding one-to-one with the receiving cavities Q. The hanging brackets are connected to the fixing member 115 or the cage 111, and the hanging brackets are provided with a hanging portion that can extend into the corresponding receiving portion. The hanging portion is used to support or release the material support member 112. When the moving member 1161 moves along the second direction F2, the hanging brackets can be used to switch the state of the material support member 112.

[0136] For example, during actual operation, as the drive unit 1162 lowers the material support 112, the material on the material support 112 gradually accumulates, and the material support 112 supported by the drive unit 1162 moves to the bottom of the cage 111. The hanging part of the hanging member extends into the receiving cavity Q, supporting the material support 112. After the hanging part supports the material support 112, the drive unit 1162 can continue to move downwards and separate from the material support 112 until it is completely removed from the outside of the cage 111. Before applying pressure to the material, the hanging part of the hanging member can exit the receiving cavity Q to release the material support 112, so that the material support 112 will not transmit force to the cage 111 when the material is compressed. After the operation of applying pressure to the material is completed, the hanging part of the hanging member extends into the receiving cavity Q, and the material support 112 can be supported by the hanging part.

[0137] For example, the hanging bracket also includes a telescopic power unit. The telescopic power unit can be mounted on the cage 111 or on the fixing member 115. The telescopic power unit is connected to the hanging bracket and allows the hanging bracket to extend into the receiving cavity Q or retract outside the cage 111. The telescopic power unit includes, but is not limited to, various power structures such as pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, oil cylinders, and motor lead screws. The hanging bracket includes, but is not limited to, hooks.

[0138] Thus, when the sum of the number of drive units 1162 and the number of carrier parts C is less than or equal to the number of material support pieces 112, a hanging support piece can be used to assist in switching the state of the material support pieces 112. Of course, when the sum of the number of drive units 1162 and the number of carrier parts C is greater than the number of material support pieces 112, a hanging support piece can be used to assist in switching the state of the material support pieces 112, or it can be used without a hanging support piece. It can be understood that when the sum of the number of drive units 1162 and the number of carrier parts C is greater than the number of material support pieces 112, the movement of the moving part 1161 can be controlled so that each material support piece 112 can be supported by either the drive unit 1162 or the carrier part C.

[0139] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figures 13 to 15 The drive unit 1162 and the support part C are arranged alternately along the second direction F2. Among the two adjacent material support members 112 along the second direction F2, one material support member 112 is in the first state and the other material support member 112 is in the second state.

[0140] Since the two adjacent material support members 112 along the second direction F2 are in different states, not only can the material operation states corresponding to the two adjacent accommodating cavities Q along the second direction F2 be different, thereby further improving the material handling efficiency, but also making the overall structure more compact.

[0141] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 13 The moving component 116 also includes a driving component 1163, which is connected to the moving member 1161 and is used to drive the moving member 1161 to move along the second direction F2.

[0142] For example, the drive component 1163 includes, but is not limited to, a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, a motor lead screw, a hydraulic cylinder, or other power mechanisms. The moving component 1161 can be slidably mounted on the mounting structure A or rolled on the mounting structure A; no specific limitation is made here. Specifically, the mounting structure A may be provided with a slide rail, and the moving component 1161 has a sliding part that is slidably mounted on the slide rail. The sliding part may be, for example, a pulley or a slider, etc.

[0143] Thus, by setting the drive component 1163, the moving component 1161 can be driven to move along the second direction F2.

[0144] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 13 The mounting structure A is provided with a clearance channel B for avoiding obstruction of the drive unit 1162. This facilitates control of the travel of the drive unit 1162 along the first direction F1 based on the clearance channel B. Other advantages of the clearance channel B can be found in the illustrations of some of the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0145] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 The base 113 is provided with a first liquid receiving groove H1 and a second liquid receiving groove H2. The first liquid receiving groove H1 is disposed corresponding to the second opening k2 and is disposed around the central axis of the receiving cavity Q. The first liquid receiving groove H1 is used to receive the outflowing liquid. The second liquid receiving groove H2 is disposed around the drive member 114 and is used to receive the outflowing liquid.

[0146] Both the first liquid receiving tank H1 and the second liquid receiving tank H2 are connected to relevant collection components. For example, both the first liquid receiving tank H1 and the second liquid receiving tank H2 can be connected to an external collection mechanism. Alternatively, a liquid storage tank can be installed on the base 113, and both the first liquid receiving tank H1 and the second liquid receiving tank H2 can be connected to the liquid storage tank. No specific limitations are imposed here. Figure 11 and Figure 12 The illustration shows a scenario where material W is contained within the accommodating cavity, and the liquid flows to the relevant receiving tank, but this is not a limitation. Figure 11 and Figure 12 The flow of the liquid is indicated by a dashed line.

[0147] In this way, by setting up the first liquid receiving tank H1 and the second liquid receiving tank H2, liquid collection can be achieved. Since the second liquid receiving tank H2 is arranged around the drive member 114, it can collect liquid splashed onto the drive member 114, thereby protecting the drive member 114.

[0148] Of course, in Figure 13 In the illustrated case, a liquid receiving trough can also be provided on the side surface of the bearing portion C of the moving member 1161 facing the cage 111 to collect the liquid, which will not be described in detail here.

[0149] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 17 and Figure 18 , Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the material handling device 100 in some embodiments of this application. Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material handling device 100 in some other embodiments of this application. This application provides a material handling device 100, including a carrying mechanism 110 and a pressing mechanism 120 as described in any of the above embodiments. At least one pressing mechanism 120 is provided, and the pressing mechanism 120 is configured to move relative to the cage 111. The pressing mechanism 120 has a pressing position opposite to the material support member 112. When the pressing mechanism 120 is in the pressing position, it applies pressure along a first direction F1 to the material supported member 112 carrying the material; or, multiple pressing mechanisms 120 are provided, with each pressing mechanism 120 corresponding to one of the material support members 112, and each pressing mechanism 120 applies pressure along the first direction F1 to the corresponding material support member 112 carrying the material.

[0150] The pressure applying mechanism 120 is a mechanism capable of applying pressure to materials along a first direction F1. The pressure applying mechanism 120 includes a pressure applying part and a drive structure for driving the pressure applying part to move along the first direction F1. The drive structure includes, but is not limited to, components such as a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder.

[0151] For example, with Figure 17 For example, the illustration shows a scenario where the pressure applying mechanism 120 is provided with one unit. Figure 18 For example, this illustrates the case where there are two pressure-applying mechanisms 120.

[0152] When the pressure applying mechanism 120 is configured to move relative to the cage 111, after the filter cloth wrapped with material is stacked into the receiving cavity Q, both the cage 111 and the filter cloth are in a fixed state. By moving the pressure applying mechanism 120, it is moved to a pressing position that is aligned with the receiving cavity Q along the first direction F1. This can improve the problems of back-and-forth pulling and suspension of the filter cloth during movement, thereby effectively reducing material leakage or dripping. With all the pressure applying mechanisms 120 and all the material support members 112 arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, when the pressure applying mechanism 120 applies pressure to the corresponding material support member 112 carrying material along the first direction F1, the material carried by the corresponding material support member 112 can be processed independently, which is beneficial to improving material processing efficiency.

[0153] Based on some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 17 and in conjunction with reference Figure 19 , Figure 19 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a material handling device 100 in some embodiments of this application. The material handling device 100 includes the carrying mechanism 110 in any of the above embodiments. At least one pressure applying mechanism 120 is provided. The pressure applying mechanism 120 is provided on the moving member 1161. All pressure applying mechanisms 120 are provided in one-to-one correspondence with all carrying parts C, and the pressure applying mechanism 120 and the corresponding carrying part C are arranged opposite to each other along the first direction F1.

[0154] For example, with Figure 17 For example, two sub-bodies 1111a are configured, arranged side-by-side along the second direction F2. Two drive units 1162 are configured, one support unit C is configured, and one pressure applying mechanism 120 is configured. When the moving part 1161 drives the pressure applying mechanism 120 and the support unit C to align with one of the sub-bodies 1111a along the first direction F1, the other sub-bodies 1111a are offset from the pressure applying mechanism 120 along the first direction F1, and the other sub-bodies 1111a are aligned with their corresponding drive unit 1162 along the first direction F1. Thus, the two sub-bodies 1111a can work synchronously. When one sub-bodies 1111a is performing the pressing operation, the other sub-bodies 1111a can perform filter cloth unpacking and / or filling operations, resulting in high work efficiency. Furthermore, sharing the same pressure applying mechanism 120 simplifies the structure and reduces costs.

[0155] By connecting the pressure applying mechanism 120 and the moving part 1161, not only can the pressure applying mechanism 120 move in the second direction F2, but the structure of the overall device can also be simplified.

[0156] It should be noted that the material handling device 100 may also include a controller. The moving component 116, the hanging bracket, and the pressure applying mechanism 120 can all be electrically connected to the controller. In this way, under the control of the controller, the moving component 116, the hanging bracket, and the pressure applying mechanism 120 work in coordination, achieving a high degree of automation and eliminating the need for manual operation.

[0157] Of course, the material handling device 100 may also include functional modules such as a cloth-making module, a cloth-folding module, a cloth-stacking module, a cloth-washing module, and a cloth-laying module. Through the cooperation of these functional modules, different processes of material handling can be realized. Since these functional modules are not the focus of this case, they will not be described in detail here.

[0158] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0159] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0160] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0161] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0162] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0163] 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 there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0164] 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 cage, characterized in that, Includes a cage body, the cage body having a plurality of spaced-apart accommodating cavities, the accommodating cavities being disposed through the cage body along a first direction; The cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity decreases along the direction from the top side of the cavity to the bottom side of the cavity; the direction from the top side of the cavity to the bottom side of the cavity is parallel to the first direction, and the cross-section of the cavity is perpendicular to the first direction.

2. The cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity gradually decreases along the direction from the top side of the cavity to the bottom side of the cavity.

3. The cage according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the direction from the top side of the cavity to the bottom side of the cavity, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cavity decreases according to a preset rule.

4. The cage according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The accommodating cavity is constructed in a symmetrical manner about its central axis; The extension direction of the central axis of the accommodating cavity is parallel to the first direction.

5. The cage according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cavity wall of the accommodating cavity intersects the reference surface at a first intersection line and a second intersection line, and the first intersection line and the second intersection line are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the accommodating cavity; The central axis of the accommodating cavity is located on the reference plane, and the first direction is parallel to the reference plane.

6. The cage according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the first and second intersection lines are constructed as straight lines.

7. The cage according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The cage also includes multiple flow guiding structures disposed within the accommodating cavity; All the flow guiding structures within the same accommodating cavity are arranged at intervals.

8. The cage according to claim 7, characterized in that, All the flow guiding structures within the same accommodating cavity are arranged at intervals around the central axis of the accommodating cavity; The extension direction of the central axis of the accommodating cavity is parallel to the first direction.

9. The cage according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flow guiding structure extends longitudinally from the top side of the accommodating cavity to the bottom side of the accommodating cavity; The longitudinal extension direction of the flow guiding structure is parallel to the first direction.

10. The cage according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The cage also includes a reinforcing structure located on the outside of the cage body.

11. The cage according to claim 10, characterized in that, The reinforcing structure includes multiple first reinforcing parts and multiple second reinforcing parts; All the first reinforcing parts are arranged at least around the central axis of the cage body, and the extension direction of the central axis of the cage body is parallel to the first direction. All the second reinforcements are arranged at intervals along the first direction.

12. The cage according to claim 11, characterized in that, At least some of the first reinforcing portions are connected to any one of the plurality of second reinforcing portions.

13. The cage according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The cage body also includes multiple connected sub-bodies; Each of the sub-bodies is provided with a receiving cavity, which is disposed through the corresponding sub-bodies along the first direction.

14. The cage according to claim 13, characterized in that, All the sub-bodies are arranged along the second direction; along the second direction, two adjacent sub-bodies are connected. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

15. The cage according to claim 13, characterized in that, The two sub-bodies are detachably connected.

16. The cage according to claim 15, characterized in that, For the two connected sub-bodies, each of the two sub-bodies has a flange structure on one side facing each other, and the flange structures of the two sub-bodies are detachably connected.

17. A load-bearing mechanism, characterized in that, include: The cage as described in any one of claims 1-16; and Multiple material support components are provided, each corresponding to one of the multiple receiving cavities; the material support components are movably disposed within the corresponding receiving cavities.

18. The bearing mechanism according to claim 17, characterized in that, The supporting mechanism also includes: The base has a bearing surface arranged along a first direction, and the cage is provided on the bearing surface; and Multiple driving components are provided, each corresponding to one of the multiple material support components; the driving components are used to drive the corresponding material support component to move along the first direction, and the material support component has a placement position on the bearing surface.

19. The bearing mechanism according to claim 18, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a main body and an output part movably connected to the main body. The output part is configured to move relative to the main body along the first direction and to be separable from the material support. At least a portion of the main body is disposed within the base, and the output portion is coupled to the corresponding material support member. The output portion can extend out of the bearing surface or retract into the base.

20. The bearing mechanism according to claim 17, characterized in that, The supporting mechanism also includes: The cage is fixedly mounted on the fixing member, and the plurality of accommodating cavities are arranged along a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; and The moving component includes a moving member located on the bottom side of the cage and a plurality of driving units disposed on the moving member. The moving member has at least one supporting part, and the driving units and the supporting part are arranged along the second direction. The movable component is configured to drive the plurality of drive units to move along a second direction, so that the material support component can switch between a first state and a second state; in the first state, the material support component is coupled to the corresponding drive unit and can move along the first direction in response to the drive unit; in the second state, the material support component is supported by the support portion.

21. The bearing mechanism according to claim 20, characterized in that, The drive unit and the support portion are arranged alternately along the second direction; In two adjacent material support members along the second direction, one of the material support members is in the first state, and the other material support member is in the second state.

22. A material handling device, characterized in that, Includes the load-bearing mechanism and the pressure-applying mechanism as described in any one of claims 17-21; The pressure applying mechanism includes at least one, and is configured to move relative to the cage. The pressure applying mechanism has a pressing position opposite to the material support member. When the pressure applying mechanism is in the pressing position, it applies pressure to the material supported by the material support member along the first direction. Alternatively... Multiple pressure-applying mechanisms are provided, and all pressure-applying mechanisms and all material support components are provided in a one-to-one correspondence. The pressure-applying mechanism is used to apply pressure to the corresponding material support component carrying the material along the first direction.

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