Multi-bin electric distribution and storage device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device, including a feeding channel and a distributing channel. The feeding channel is a vertical cylindrical structure, with its lower end connected to the distributing channel. The distributing channel consists of two bifurcated guide sections on the left and right sides. Receiving baffles extending inward and downward are respectively provided on both sides of the bottom of the feeding channel. A distributing baffle is rotatably installed between the two receiving baffles. The distributing baffle is supported by a short shaft and can rotate around the short shaft. One side has a guide end that inserts into an arc-shaped guide groove for guidance, and the other side has a swing rod that passes through the arc groove and connects to the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a drive disc and a gear coaxial with the short shaft. The gear meshes with a drive gear driven by a motor. When the motor is working, it drives the distributing baffle to swing back and forth, causing the material to switch flow directions between the left and right bifurcated guide sections. This device has a compact structure and reliable operation, enabling automatic material distribution in multiple compartments, improving material allocation efficiency and automation level.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of material conveying and storage devices, specifically relating to a multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Material storage and distribution devices are widely used in ore conveying, granular material packaging, powder batching, and automated feeding. Their function is to orderly distribute materials from upstream to multiple storage silos or downstream processing equipment. Especially in multi-silo storage systems, the structural design of the distribution device directly affects the accuracy of material flow and the continuity of feeding, making it a key component for achieving systematic and automated control.

[0003] Existing material distribution structures typically use mechanical baffles or manual switching to control material flow. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN207698711U, "Storage Device," discloses a structure that achieves material flow switching by adjusting a distribution plate. This device has two storage bins at the outlet, and by manually adjusting the position of the distribution plate, materials flow from the upstream channel into different bins. This solution is simple in structure, low in cost, and can complete basic material distribution functions, making it practical in general situations. However, the above solution still has the following shortcomings: First, the switching of the distribution plate relies on manual operation, which is slow to respond, labor-intensive, and difficult to adapt to the needs of continuous feeding or centralized control; second, the overlap relationship between the distribution plate and the receiving baffle is fixed, resulting in discontinuous material guiding surfaces, which can easily lead to problems such as material leakage, material accumulation, or uneven distribution; third, this structure is generally only suitable for dual-bin material distribution and cannot be expanded into multi-bin systems, nor does it have the ability to link with upstream conveying equipment or automatic control systems. Therefore, how to improve the material distribution structure based on the existing material storage device, realize the automatic switching and precise flow guidance of the material distribution plate in the multi-compartment layout, and improve the material distribution efficiency and stability has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: This utility model discloses a multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device, including a feeding channel and a distribution channel. The feeding channel is a vertically arranged cylindrical structure, with its upper end connected to the discharge port of the upstream hopper or conveying equipment, and its lower end opening connected to the distribution channel. The distribution channel consists of two forked guide sections, left and right. On the left and right sides of the bottom opening of the feeding channel, a pair of corresponding baffles extend inward and downward to form a pair of corresponding baffles. The two corresponding baffles are symmetrically arranged, with a gap between their inner edges, and a distribution baffle is rotatably installed within the gap.

[0005] The material distribution baffle is a plate-shaped component with a central shaft hole. A short shaft passes through this hole and is supported at both ends by bearing mounting holes on the front and rear walls of the material distribution channel, allowing the baffle to rotate around the short shaft. Guide ends and swing rods are located on both sides of the baffle. The guide ends are inserted into arc-shaped guide grooves on one side wall of the material distribution channel for guidance and positioning. The swing rods extend out of the channel through a through-arc groove on the other side wall. A drive mechanism is located on the outside of the material distribution channel. The drive mechanism includes a drive disc mounted on the outer end of the short shaft and a gear coaxially fixedly connected to it. The gear meshes with a drive gear, which is connected to the motor output shaft. When the motor drives the drive gear to rotate, it causes the gear and drive disc to rotate, which in turn drives the baffle to oscillate back and forth between the two ends around the short shaft via the swing rods, thus achieving material diversion between the two branching guide sections.

[0006] Furthermore, the lower edge of the receiving baffle and the opposite material distribution channel are on the same plane. When the material distribution baffle is rotated to any end position, one side of its working surface overlaps with the lower edge of the corresponding receiving baffle and the opposite material distribution channel to form a continuous material guiding plane, while the other side of its working surface blocks the entrance of the other side forked material guiding section.

[0007] Furthermore, the arc-shaped guide groove is a semi-deep groove structure, used for the guide end to slide; the through arc groove runs from the inside of the box to the outside, used for the swing rod to pass through and rotate.

[0008] Furthermore, the short shaft is supported at both ends on the front and rear walls of the material distribution channel by bearings or bushings. The drive disc is eccentrically provided with a connecting hole, one end of the rocker arm is hinged to the connecting hole by a pin, and the other end is fixedly connected to the material distribution baffle; the gear and the drive disc are rigidly connected or integrally formed.

[0009] Furthermore, the drive gear is mounted on the motor output shaft, and the motor is a DC geared motor or a stepper motor.

[0010] Furthermore, the feeding channel, the distributing channel, and the receiving baffle can be integrally welded or molded from metal plates or high-strength engineering plastics.

[0011] This invention achieves automatic reciprocating switching of the material distribution baffle through motor drive, and can automatically divide materials between different compartments according to control commands. It has a compact structure, reliable operation, and accurate positioning, and can effectively avoid material blockage and mixing. It is suitable for multi-compartment storage and automatic feeding systems. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the material storage device of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution channel. Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle; Figure 4 for Figure 2 The front view; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure after installing the material distribution baffle in the material distribution channel; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the independent structure of the material distribution baffle; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure after the material distribution baffle is installed in the material distribution channel and has a drive disc; Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion of point C in the middle; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly and cooperation between the material distribution baffle and the drive mechanism.

[0013] Among them, 1. feeding channel; 11. receiving baffle; 2. material distribution channel; 21. arc-shaped guide rail groove; 22. through arc groove; 23. short shaft; 24. bearing mounting hole; 3. material distribution baffle; 31. guide end; 32. swing rod; 33. shaft hole; 4. drive mechanism; 41. drive disc; 42. gear; 43. drive gear. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The following will describe the technology of the embodiments of the present utility model clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other.

[0015] Reference Figures 1-11This embodiment proposes a multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device, including a feeding channel 1. The feeding channel 1 is a vertically arranged cylindrical structure, with its upper end connected to the discharge port of an upstream hopper or conveying equipment, used to receive materials and allow them to fall vertically. The bottom of the feeding channel 1 is open, connecting to a distribution channel 2. The distribution channel 2 consists of two bifurcated guide sections, and on the left and right sides of the bottom opening of the feeding channel 1, a corresponding baffle 11 extends inward and downward from the bottom edge of the feeding channel 1 to form a corresponding baffle 11. The two corresponding baffles 11 are arranged symmetrically, with a gap between their inner edges, forming an installation space for the distribution baffle 3 in the middle. The inclination angle of the corresponding baffle 11 matches the guiding direction of the bifurcated guide sections, and each corresponding baffle 11 and its corresponding lower edge of the distribution channel 2 on the opposite side are on the same plane, so that the corresponding baffle 11 and the lower edge of the corresponding distribution channel 2 on the opposite side form a continuous guiding straight line in space.

[0016] A material distribution baffle 3 is installed between the inner edges of the two receiving baffles 11. The material distribution baffle 3 is a plate-shaped piece with a shaft hole 33 in its middle. A short shaft 23 passes through the shaft hole 33 and extends into the bearing mounting holes 24 on the front and rear walls of the material distribution channel 2. The two ends of the short shaft 23 are supported on the front and rear walls of the material distribution channel 2 by bearings or bushings, respectively, so that the material distribution baffle 3 can rotate around the short shaft 23. The working surfaces on both sides of the material distribution baffle 3 have the same shape and inclination angle as the inward inclined surfaces of the receiving baffles 11, so that they can fit and overlap with the corresponding receiving baffles 11 when rotated to the end position. When the material distribution baffle 3 rotates around the short axis 23 to a certain end position, so that one side of its working surface overlaps with the lower edge of the corresponding baffle 11 and the opposite material distribution channel 2, the working surface of the material distribution baffle 3, together with the lower edge of the corresponding baffle 11 and the opposite material distribution channel 2, forms a continuous guiding plane. After the material falls from the discharge channel 1, it first falls onto the guiding plane and slides along it into the corresponding side of the bifurcated guiding section. At this time, the other side of the material distribution baffle 3 approaches and blocks the channel opening on the other side of the corresponding baffle 11, basically closing the entrance of the other side of the bifurcated guiding section, so that the material flows only to one side of the storage bin.

[0017] Specifically, when the material distribution baffle 3 rotates to the left end position, its right working surface is in contact with the inward inclined surface of the right receiving baffle 11. Both of them are coplanar with the lower edge of the left material distribution channel 2, forming a continuous guiding plane that guides the left branching material guide section. The material slides into the left material distribution channel 2 along this plane. At this time, the left side of the material distribution baffle 3 is close to the left receiving baffle 11 and blocks the entrance of the right material distribution channel, preventing the material from entering the right material distribution channel 2. When the material distribution baffle 3 rotates to the right end position, its left working surface is in contact with the inward inclined surface of the left receiving baffle 11. Both of them are coplanar with the lower edge of the right material distribution channel 2, forming a continuous guiding plane that guides the right branching material guide section. The material slides into the right material distribution channel 2 along this plane. At this time, the right side of the material distribution baffle 3 blocks the entrance of the left material distribution channel, preventing the material from entering the left material distribution channel 2. Thus, by swinging the material distribution baffle 3 between the two ends, the selective distribution of material between the two storage bins is achieved.

[0018] In order to guide and limit the rotation of the material distribution baffle 3, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, an arc-shaped guide groove 21 is formed on one side wall of the material distribution channel 2 along the center of the axis of the short axis 23. The guide groove 21 is a semi-deep groove structure, formed only within the thickness of the side wall and not penetrating the outer wall. A guide end 31 is provided at this end of the material distribution baffle 3. The guide end 31 is inserted into the arc-shaped guide groove 21 and slides along the arc-shaped guide groove 21 in an arc direction when the material distribution baffle 3 rotates with the short axis 23, thereby guiding and limiting the rotation trajectory of the material distribution baffle 3. A through arc groove 22 is formed on the other side wall of the material distribution channel 2 along the same center position. The through arc groove 22 extends from the inside of the box to the outside of the box, providing rotation and extension space for the swing rod 32 of the short axis 23 and the material distribution baffle 3. The swing rod 32 extends out of the box through the through arc groove 22.

[0019] To achieve electric drive of the material distribution baffle 3, such as Figures 8-11As shown, a drive mechanism 4 is provided on the outside of the through-groove 22. One end of the swing arm 32 is fixedly connected to the material distribution baffle 3, and the other end is hinged to the eccentric connecting hole on the drive disc 41. The drive disc 41 is coaxially mounted on the outer end of the short shaft 23 and rotates synchronously with the short shaft 23. A gear 42 is coaxially fixed on the back or outer edge of the drive disc 41. The gear 42 and the drive disc 41 are rigidly connected or integrally machined to form a coaxial rotating component. The gear 42 meshes with the drive gear 43, which is mounted on the output shaft of an external motor. When the motor drives the drive gear 43 to rotate, the gear meshing drives the gear 42 and the drive disc 41 to rotate synchronously. The drive disc 41 drives the swing arm 32 to swing back and forth, thereby causing the material distribution baffle 3 to swing between the two ends mentioned above, realizing the automatic switching of the material distribution direction. During the swinging process of the material distribution baffle 3, one end slides and is guided in the arc-shaped guide rail groove 21 through the guide end 31, and the other end rotates with the swing rod 32 through the short shaft 23 and the through arc groove 22. The swing angle range of the material distribution baffle 3 is limited by the cooperation of the guide rail groove 21 and the through groove 22, and the movement of the material distribution baffle 3 is stable and the positioning is reliable during the swinging process.

[0020] Through the above structure, the multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device of this embodiment achieves a reasonable coordination between the feeding channel 1, the receiving baffle 11, the distribution channel 2, and the distribution baffle 3. When the distribution baffle 3 rotates to different end positions, it can overlap with the receiving baffle 11 and the lower edge of the opposite distribution channel 2 to form a continuous guiding plane, while closing the channel on the other side, thus realizing reliable switching of materials between different storage bins. Through the cooperation of the swing rod 32, the short shaft 23, and the drive mechanism 4, the electric drive of the distribution baffle 3 is realized, reducing the intensity of manual operation and improving the automation and stability of the material distribution process.

[0021] The working principle of this embodiment: In this embodiment, materials are sequentially fed into the discharge channel 1 from the upstream conveying equipment or the hopper. The discharge channel 1 is a vertical cylindrical structure used to guide the materials to fall vertically and flow stably into the lower distribution channel 2.

[0022] The bottom of the material distribution channel 2 consists of two bifurcated guide sections on the left and right, with its upper end connected to the outlet of the discharge channel 1. The bottom edges of the discharge channel 1 extend inward and downward on both sides to form receiving baffles 11, which are used to receive and guide the material into the corresponding bifurcated guide sections when it falls. The two receiving baffles 11 are arranged opposite each other with a gap in the middle. A rotatable material distribution baffle 3 is installed between the inner edges of the two receiving baffles 11. The material distribution baffle 3 is installed in conjunction with a short shaft 23 through a central shaft hole 33. The two ends of the short shaft 23 are supported by bearings in the bearing mounting holes 24 on the front and rear walls of the material distribution channel 2, allowing the material distribution baffle 3 to rotate around the short shaft 23. The material distribution baffle 3 is provided with a guide end 31 and a swing rod 32 on both sides. The guide end 31 is inserted into the arc-shaped guide groove 21 on one side of the material distribution channel 2, which serves to guide rotation and limit movement. The swing rod 32 passes through the through arc groove 22 on the other side of the material distribution channel 2 and is connected to the drive mechanism 4 located on the outside.

[0023] The drive mechanism 4 includes a drive disc 41 coaxially mounted on the outer end of the short shaft 23 and a gear 42 fixedly connected thereto. The gear 42 meshes with a drive gear 43, which is mounted on the output shaft of the motor. When the motor is powered on, the drive gear 43 rotates, causing the gear 42 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the disc 41 to rotate accordingly. The drive disc 41 is eccentrically connected to a rocker arm 32. The rotation of the disc 41 causes the rocker arm 32 to reciprocate, and drives the material distribution baffle 3 to reciprocate between the two ends around the short shaft 23. When the material distribution baffle 3 rotates to the left end, its right working surface is in contact with the inward inclined surface of the right receiving baffle 11 and is coplanar with the lower edge of the left material distribution channel 2. The three together form a continuous guiding plane. After the material falls from the discharge channel 1, it slides into the left material distribution channel 2 along this guiding plane. The corresponding right forked guide section inlet is blocked by the material distribution baffle 3, so that the material can only flow into the left storage bin.

[0024] When the drive mechanism 4 continues to operate, it drives the material distribution baffle 3 to rotate to the right end position. Its left working surface is in contact with the inward inclined surface of the left receiving baffle 11 and is coplanar with the lower edge of the right material distribution channel 2. The three together form a continuous guiding plane. The material slides into the right material distribution channel 2 along the guiding plane. The corresponding left channel entrance is blocked by the material distribution baffle 3, and the material can only flow into the right storage bin.

[0025] Driven by the reciprocating drive mechanism 4, the material distribution baffle 3 can periodically swing between two ends, realizing the automatic switching and distribution of materials between different storage bins. Throughout the process, the guide end 31 slides in the arc-shaped guide groove 21 to limit the movement trajectory of the material distribution baffle 3, ensuring its smooth and reliable rotation; the mechanical connection between the short shaft 23 and the swing rod 32 ensures the synchronous response of the material distribution baffle 3.

[0026] Therefore, this device can automatically drive the material distribution baffle 3 to switch the material distribution direction according to the control signal or preset program, thereby realizing automatic material distribution. Compared with the traditional manual or unidirectional material feeding structure, this structure is reliable in operation and accurate in positioning, and can effectively avoid material cross-flow or blockage. It is suitable for multi-compartment storage and diversion feeding systems.

Claims

1. A multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device, characterized in that, The system includes a feeding channel (1) and a distribution channel (2). The feeding channel (1) is a vertically arranged cylindrical structure. Its upper end is connected to the discharge port of the upstream hopper or conveying equipment, and its lower end is connected to the distribution channel (2). The distribution channel (2) consists of two bifurcated guide sections. On the left and right sides of the bottom opening of the feeding channel (1), a pair of corresponding baffles (11) are extended inward and downward respectively. The two corresponding baffles (11) are arranged symmetrically with a gap between their inner edges. A distribution baffle (3) is rotatably installed in the gap. The distribution baffle (3) is a plate-shaped piece with a shaft hole (33) in its middle. A short shaft (23) passes through the shaft hole (33) and is supported at both ends in the bearing mounting holes (24) on the front and rear walls of the distribution channel (2) respectively, so that the distribution baffle (3) can rotate around the short shaft (23). The two sides of the distribution baffle (3) are respectively provided with There is a guide end (31) and a swing rod (32). The guide end (31) is inserted into the arc-shaped guide rail groove (21) set in one side wall of the material distribution channel (2) for guidance and limitation. The swing rod (32) extends out of the channel through the through arc groove (22) set in the other side wall of the material distribution channel (2). A drive mechanism (4) is set on the outside of the material distribution channel (2). The drive mechanism (4) includes a drive disc (41) installed on the outer end of the short shaft (23) and a gear (42) fixedly connected to it on the same axis. The gear (42) meshes with the drive gear (43). The drive gear (43) is connected to the output shaft of the motor. When the motor drives the drive gear (43) to rotate, it drives the gear (42) and the drive disc (41) to rotate. The swing rod (32) drives the material distribution baffle (3) to swing back and forth between the two ends of the short shaft (23) to realize the diversion of materials between the two bifurcated guide sections.

2. The multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower edge of the receiving baffle (11) and the opposite material distribution channel (2) are on the same plane. When the material distribution baffle (3) is rotated to any end position, one side of its working surface overlaps with the lower edge of the corresponding receiving baffle (11) and the opposite material distribution channel (2) to form a continuous material guiding plane, and the other side of its working surface blocks the entrance of the other side of the forked material guiding section.

3. The multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arc-shaped guide groove (21) is a semi-deep groove structure, used for the guide end (31) to slide; the through arc groove (22) extends from the inside of the box to the outside, used for the swing rod (32) to pass through and rotate.

4. The multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The short shaft (23) is supported at both ends on the front and rear walls of the material distribution channel (2) by bearings or bushings.

5. The multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive disc (41) is eccentrically provided with a connecting hole. One end of the swing rod (32) is hinged to the connecting hole through a pin, and the other end is fixedly connected to the material distribution baffle (3).

6. The multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The gear (42) and the drive disk (41) are rigidly connected or integrally formed.

7. The multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive gear (43) is mounted on the motor output shaft. The motor is a DC geared motor or a stepper motor.

8. The multi-compartment electric material distribution and storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The feeding channel (1), the distributing channel (2) and the receiving baffle (11) are integrally welded or molded structures made of metal plates or high-strength engineering plastics.

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