Rotary Depot Storage Unit with Weight Sensor Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing depot storage units for small parts lack efficient monitoring of filling levels and operational reliability, particularly in rotary storage systems, which can lead to overloading and reduced service life.
Innovation Solution
A depot storage unit with a rotary table and sensor devices for weight detection, integrated with an evaluation system to monitor filling levels and prevent overloading, combined with a lifting device for easy access and precise weight measurement, and a modular design for flexible storage arrangements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a rotary storage system is used for storing small parts, then storage capacity and accessibility are improved, but monitoring of filling levels becomes difficult and overloading may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical monitoring systems with simple sensor devices (electronic sensors) that detect filling levels and transmit signals to a control unit. This substitution enables reliable monitoring without adding mechanical complexity to the rotary storage system, resolving the contradiction between improved productivity and maintained reliability.
2Reliability
If sensor devices and evaluation systems are added to monitor filling levels, then operational reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit automatically evaluates sensor signals and determines filling levels without requiring manual intervention or complex external monitoring systems. The system self-regulates by receiving sensor data, processing it through the control unit, and autonomously managing the storage monitoring function, thereby improving reliability while minimizing added complexity.
3Ease of operation
If a lifting device is integrated for easy access to receiving boxes, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting device is integrated with the rotary table structure, combining the rotation function and lifting function into a unified system. The lifting mechanism is merged with the existing rotary storage components rather than being added as a separate complex subsystem, thereby improving ease of operation while controlling the increase in device complexity.
4Measurement precision
If weight sensors are used for precise weight detection, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs electronic weight sensors (such as load cells or strain gauge sensors) that provide precise weight detection through electrical signals rather than requiring complex mechanical measurement mechanisms. This substitution achieves high measurement precision while keeping the device structure relatively simple, as electronic sensors can be integrated into the existing framework without adding significant mechanical complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances operational reliability and service life by enabling simple and cost-effective monitoring of filling levels, preventing overloading, and facilitating easy access to small parts, while allowing for modular and efficient storage solutions.
Implementation Method 1
at least one sensor device for detecting a weight of exactly one of the receiving boxes
Data Source
AI summary
It is known that in particular components or component accessories are stored in a storage in industrial production. To this end, a depot storage unit for storing small parts is proposed, having a base frame, a rotary table, wherein the rotary table is rotatably supported on the base frame and is rotatable relative to the base frame and wherein the rotary table includes a base plate, a drive device, wherein the drive device is operatively connected to the rotary table, so that the drive device rotates the rotary table, a plurality of receiving boxes, wherein the receiving boxes are arranged on the base plate in the direction of rotation, wherein the depot storage unit includes at least or exactly one sensor device for detecting a weight of at least or exactly one of the receiving boxes.