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Abstract

This utility model provides a material tower structure, including: a material tower body and a cleaning assembly. The material tower body is provided with support legs and a ladder. The cleaning assembly is disposed on the support legs and / or the ladder and is located on the outside of the material tower body. The cleaning assembly includes: a mounting base and a movable base. The mounting base has mounting points. The movable base has a first movable part and a second movable part connected to each other. The first movable part is rotatably disposed on the mounting base to drive the second movable part to swing relative to the material tower body and cause the second movable part to strike the material tower body. This utility model solves the technical problems of significant deficiencies in space utilization, operational reliability, and operational flexibility of traditional material towers.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Feed towers are important bulk material storage devices, such as feed towers used in agriculture and animal husbandry. Their main structure is typically supported by legs and equipped with ladders for personnel to access the top for maintenance and inspection. During long-term operation, materials with sticky or hygroscopic properties tend to form residues on the side walls of the feed tower and gradually harden. To address this, existing technologies typically employ scraper assemblies inside the feed tower, driving the scrapers to move along the tower wall to periodically remove the adhering material. However, this method has drawbacks such as encroaching on usable space and hindering operation.

[0003] In other words, the internally installed scrapers and related drive mechanisms inevitably encroach on the internal storage volume of the silo, reducing the actual loading capacity of the silo. Furthermore, the scraper's performance is highly dependent on the material state inside the silo. When a large amount of material is stored inside, the accumulated material severely hinders the scraper's normal operation, preventing it from effectively contacting and cleaning the walls. Normal scraping operations can often only be performed after the silo is emptied, greatly limiting the flexibility of the cleaning operation and making it impossible to perform necessary wall cleaning and maintenance during material storage. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a material tower structure to solve the technical problems of the obvious deficiencies in space utilization, operational reliability and operational flexibility of traditional material towers in related technologies.

[0005] This utility model provides a material tower structure, including: a material tower body, the material tower body is provided with support legs and a ladder, the material tower structure further includes: a cleaning component, the cleaning component is provided on the support legs and / or the ladder, and is located on the outside of the material tower body;

[0006] The cleaning component includes:

[0007] The mounting base forms the mounting points;

[0008] The movable seat has a first movable part and a second movable part connected to each other. The first movable part is rotatably disposed on the mounting seat to drive the second movable part to swing relative to the material tower body and cause the second movable part to strike the material tower body.

[0009] Furthermore, the first movable part has an inverted T-shaped structure, with a rotating shaft at its upper end for rotating cooperation with the mounting base, and the lower end of the first movable part is detachably connected to the second movable part.

[0010] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly also includes a locking member, which is threaded through the upper end of the first movable part and threadedly fixed to the mounting base to restrict the rotation of the movable base.

[0011] Furthermore, the lower end of the first movable part is provided with a protrusion, and the second movable part is threadedly fixed to the protrusion; or

[0012] The second movable part is fixed to the protrusion by screws.

[0013] Furthermore, the second movable part has a rod and a ball connected to each other, and the first movable part and the ball are respectively located at opposite ends of the rod.

[0014] Furthermore, the sphere has two layers, an inner and an outer layer, with the outer layer being a cushioning layer.

[0015] Furthermore, the mounting point includes a mounting cavity formed in the mounting base and a mounting opening communicating with the mounting cavity. The mounting opening is fixed by fasteners and the mounting opening is closed.

[0016] Furthermore, the number of the mounting openings is one, used to open the mounting cavity; or

[0017] The number of mounting openings is multiple, used to separate the mounting base and form multiple splice bodies, with adjacent splice bodies being detachably connected by the fasteners.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: A cleaning component is installed at the support legs and / or ladder of the main body of the silo, so that the cleaning component is installed entirely outside the main body of the silo, completely freeing up the internal space of the silo and increasing its storage capacity; at the same time, the cleaning component uses the method of rotating the first movable part to drive the second movable part to strike the external wall of the silo body, completely independent of the material loading state inside the silo body. Regardless of whether the internal space is fully loaded, half-loaded, or empty, the cleaning component can be activated at any time to perform descaling operations without being obstructed by materials; moreover, preventative knocking cleaning can be performed periodically during material storage to prevent the accumulation and caking of residues. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material tower structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the cleaning component in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0023] 1. Main body of the pylon; 2. Support leg; 3. Ladder; 4. Mounting base; 401. Mounting cavity; 402. Mounting opening; 5. First movable part; 6. Second movable part; 601. Rod; 602. Sphere; 7. Locking element; 8. Protrusion; 9. Fastener.

[0024] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this utility model and are not intended to limit it.

[0026] In the embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the material tower structure includes: a material tower body 1 and a cleaning assembly; the material tower body 1 is provided with support legs 2 and ladders 3; the cleaning assembly is provided on the support legs 2 and / or the ladders 3 and is located on the outside of the material tower body 1; the cleaning assembly includes: a mounting base 4 and a movable base; the mounting base 4 has mounting points; the movable base has a first movable part 5 and a second movable part 6 connected to each other, the first movable part 5 is rotatably disposed on the mounting base 4 to drive the second movable part 6 to swing relative to the material tower body 1 and to cause the second movable part 6 to strike the material tower body 1.

[0027] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, the main body 1 of the material tower is divided into an upper part, a middle part, and a lower part along the vertical direction. Both the upper and lower parts of the main body 1 are conical structures and are respectively provided with inlets and outlets. The middle part is composed of corrugated panels to improve the structural strength of the main body 1. Meanwhile, multiple support legs 2 are provided at the lower part of the main body 1 (or near the lower part of the middle part). These support legs 2 are equidistantly spaced along the circumference of the main body 1 to support it. A ladder 3 is provided between adjacent support legs 2. The upper end of the ladder 3 is fixed to the upper part of the main body 1, and its lower end is suspended in the air. A guardrail is installed at an appropriate height on the ladder 3 to prevent falls from height. Of course, to ensure the main body 1 has thermal insulation properties, an insulation layer is provided on the inner wall of the main body 1.

[0028] In this embodiment of the utility model, in order to achieve the goal of periodically cleaning the main body 1 of the material tower while avoiding encroaching on its internal storage space, this embodiment sets up a cleaning component so that the cleaning component and the main body 1 of the material tower exist independently of each other, thereby solving the problem of storage space being encroached on by an external cleaning component.

[0029] Specifically, one or more cleaning components can be installed as needed, selectively mounted on at least one of the support legs 2 or ladders 3, through the structure of the material tower itself, thus enabling the modification of existing material towers. The aforementioned cleaning components include: a mounting base 4 and a movable base. The mounting base 4 has mounting points for mounting the mounting base 4 on the support leg 2 or ladder 3, thereby fixing the corresponding cleaning component in the corresponding position. The movable base includes a first movable part 5 and a second movable part 6 connected together. The first movable part 5 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 4, allowing the first movable part 5 to rotate and drive the second movable part 6 to swing relative to the material tower body 1, thereby causing the second movable part 6 to strike the outer wall of the material tower body 1.

[0030] Therefore, since the cleaning component is completely external to the main body 1 of the silo, it can overcome the limitations imposed by the material state inside the silo body 1, enabling regular online cleaning and directly solving the problems of operational and timing constraints. Furthermore, its installation on the support leg 2 or ladder 3 facilitates construction and subsequent maintenance, eliminating the need to enter the interior of the silo body 1 and reducing installation complexity, maintenance costs, and downtime. The aforementioned cleaning action is a swinging tapping motion, occurring on the external wall of the silo, completely independent of the material loading state inside the silo. Regardless of whether the silo is fully loaded, half-loaded, or empty, the cleaning component can be activated at any time for descaling, unaffected by material buildup. Of course, preventative tapping cleaning can also be performed periodically during material storage to prevent residue accumulation and caking, ensuring material quality and equipment hygiene. On the other hand, the mechanical tapping force generated by the swinging of the second movable part 6 effectively shakes off sticky materials and caking clumps adhering to the outer wall of the silo body 1. Compared to internal scrapers that may not be able to reach or have sufficient force, external tapping provides a more direct and powerful cleaning method.

[0031] Of course, the cleaning component can be operated manually, semi-automatically, or automatically. In manual operation, the rotating handle connected to the first movable part 5 can be positioned at an appropriate height so that it can be operated while the operator is standing on the ground. In semi-automatic or automatic operation, it can be achieved pneumatically, hydraulically, or electrically, reducing or eliminating the need for manual climbing to high-risk positions for manual knocking and cleaning, significantly reducing the safety risks of falls from heights and ensuring personnel safety. Compared to a continuously operating large internal scraper drive system, the intermittently operating external knocking component has lower operating energy consumption.

[0032] This embodiment, by moving the cleaning component from inside the main body 1 of the material tower to a corresponding position outside it, and using external mechanical knocking, not only solves the problems of space encroachment, material obstruction, and limited cleaning opportunities caused by traditional scrapers, but also improves the cleaning effect, enhances operational safety, and simplifies maintenance, giving this material tower the advantages of efficient, reliable, and safe wall cleaning.

[0033] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the first movable part 5 is an inverted T-shaped structure with a rotating shaft at its upper end for rotatable engagement with the mounting base 4. The lower end of the first movable part 5 is detachably connected to the second movable part 6. Specifically, this embodiment sets the first movable part 5 as an inverted T-shaped structure. The inverted T-shaped cross-section has higher bending and torsional moments of inertia, which can effectively resist the reverse impact load generated when the second movable part 6 strikes the material tower, preventing the first movable part 5 from deforming or breaking. In addition, a rotating shaft is provided at the upper end, and a rotating shaft hole is provided at the mounting base 4 for the rotating shaft to rotate within it. The lower end of the first movable part 5 is detachably connected to the second movable part 6, allowing for modular replacement, on-demand adaptation, and reduced downtime losses.

[0034] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the cleaning assembly further includes a locking member 7, which is threaded through the upper end of the first movable part 5 and threadedly fixed to the mounting base 4 to restrict the rotation of the movable base. Specifically, if a strong wind warning is issued, in order to prevent the movable base from swinging freely and irregularly striking the material tower body 1, causing irregular depressions on the surface of the material tower body 1, this embodiment provides through holes in the upper parts of both the mounting base 4 and the first movable part 5, so that the locking member 7 can be threaded through the upper part of the first movable part 5 and threadedly fixed to the mounting base 4, thereby using the locking member 7 to restrict the rotation of the first movable part 5 and avoid greater damage to the material tower body 1 due to extreme weather.

[0035] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the lower end of the first movable part 5 is provided with a protrusion 8, and the second movable part 6 is threadedly fixed to the protrusion 8. Specifically, in order to achieve a detachable connection between the first movable part 5 and the second movable part 6, this embodiment integrally forms a protrusion 8 at the lower part of the first movable part 5. The protrusion 8 is provided with a threaded hole for the second movable part 6 to be threaded into the protrusion 8. This allows for modular installation or replacement, and also facilitates the detachment of the second movable part 6 in extreme weather conditions, preventing it from impacting the main body 1 of the material tower. Of course, to improve the connection strength between the first movable part 5 and the second movable part 6, in other embodiments, the second movable part 6 can also be fixed to the protrusion 8 with screws.

[0036] like Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the second movable part 6 has a rod 601 and a ball 602 connected together, with the first movable part 5 and the ball 602 respectively located at opposite ends of the rod 601. Specifically, the rod 601 acts as a rigid connector, capable of transmitting the mechanical energy generated by the swing of the first movable part 5 to the ball 602 at the far end without loss, ensuring that the striking force does not diminish. When the spherical surface of the ball 602 contacts the tower wall, the impact force diffuses uniformly along the normal direction, reducing local pressure and preventing dents or coating damage to the outer wall of the tower body 1. Simultaneously, the ball 602 can form a point load at any angle of contact with the wall surface, eliminating the need for precise control of the swing angle, making it suitable for curved or uneven towers. Preferably, the ball 602 has two layers, with the outer layer being a buffer layer, suitable for thin-walled towers. Of course, the rod 601 and the ball 602 can be configured as follows: a short rod and heavy ball combination mode, suitable for high-intensity fixed-point clearing; and a long rod and light ball combination mode, suitable for large-area coverage.

[0037] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the mounting point includes a mounting cavity 401 formed in the mounting base 4 and a mounting opening 402 communicating with the mounting cavity 401. The mounting opening 402 is fixed by a fastener 9 and the mounting opening 402 is closed. Specifically, in order to install the mounting base 4 on the support leg 2 or the ladder 3 (taking the ladder 3 as an example in this embodiment), this embodiment defines the mounting positioning point as including the mounting cavity 401 and the mounting opening 402. The mounting cavity 401 is formed in the mounting base 4 to fit the upright of the ladder 3. The mounting opening 402 is set on the surface of the mounting base 4 and communicates with the mounting cavity 401. During installation, the mounting base 4 is used to fit the mounting opening 402 by deformation, so that it is fitted onto the upright of the ladder 3. Finally, it is locked with a fastener 9 (such as a fastener 9 consisting of bolts, washers, nuts, etc.). Of course, in order to prevent the mounting base 4 from shifting during long-term use, the mounting base 4 can be installed at the connection between the vertical bar and the horizontal bar of the ladder 3, and the bottom of the mounting base 4 can be limited by the connection.

[0038] Preferably, to facilitate the mounting base 4 being smoothly fitted onto the support leg 2 or ladder 3, the mounting base 4 in this embodiment may be provided with one or more mounting openings 402. When the mounting base 4 has one mounting opening 402, it is installed at the corresponding position as described above. Conversely, when the mounting base 4 has two or more mounting openings 402, the mounting openings 402 can divide the mounting base 4 into splice bodies. Adjacent splice bodies are connected by fasteners 9. These fasteners 9 not only serve as connecting and fixing components for adjacent splice bodies but also fix the mounting base 4 at the corresponding position, preventing it from loosening. In actual operation, different models of mounting base 4 can be selected appropriately according to the installation position.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feed tower structure, comprising: The material tower body is provided with support legs and a ladder. The material tower structure is characterized in that it further includes a cleaning component, which is disposed on the support legs and / or the ladder and is located on the outside of the material tower body. The cleaning component includes: The mounting base forms the mounting points; The movable seat has a first movable part and a second movable part connected to each other. The first movable part is rotatably disposed on the mounting seat to drive the second movable part to swing relative to the material tower body and cause the second movable part to strike the material tower body.

2. The material tower structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first movable part has an inverted T-shaped structure, with a rotating shaft at its upper end for rotating cooperation with the mounting base, and the lower end of the first movable part is detachably connected to the second movable part.

3. The material tower structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly further includes a locking member, which is threaded through the upper end of the first movable part and threadedly fixed to the mounting base to restrict the rotation of the movable base.

4. A material tower structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lower end of the first movable part has a protrusion, and the second movable part is threadedly fixed to the protrusion; or The second movable part is fixed to the protrusion by screws.

5. A feed tower structure as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The second movable part has a rod and a ball connected to each other, and the first movable part and the ball are respectively located at opposite ends of the rod.

6. A feed tower structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The sphere has two layers, an inner and an outer layer, with the outer layer being a cushioning layer.

7. A feed tower structure as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The mounting point includes a mounting cavity formed in the mounting base and a mounting opening communicating with the mounting cavity. The mounting opening is fixed by fasteners and the mounting opening is closed.

8. A feed tower structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The number of the mounting openings is one, used to open the mounting cavity; or The number of mounting openings is multiple, used to separate the mounting base and form multiple splice bodies, with adjacent splice bodies being detachably connected by the fasteners.

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