A fully automatic material distributing system and material distributing method

Through the fully automatic material distribution system, using technologies such as infrared feedback and material level sensors, the automatic operation of the material distribution vehicle is realized, which solves the problems of high labor intensity and safety risks brought by manual operation and improves the material distribution accuracy and production efficiency.

CN116281234BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23ZIJIN ZHIXIN (XIAMEN) TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310250331.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-03-15
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-15

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Technical Problem

The existing material distribution system requires frequent manual operations, which is labor-intensive. The dusty environment affects operation accuracy and poses safety risks. In addition, the lack of reliable material level data leads to a greater impact of human factors.

Method used

The fully automatic material feeding system is adopted, which realizes the automatic operation and precise feeding of the material feeding trolley through program control, infrared feedback, material level sensor and intelligent controller. The photoelectric encoder and limit switch are combined to ensure the accurate positioning and automatic parking of the material feeding trolley.

Benefits of technology

It realizes an unmanned and fully automatic material laying process, reduces manpower requirements, improves material laying accuracy and work efficiency, optimizes the utilization rate of feeding equipment, avoids overload or no-load phenomena, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a fully automatic material distribution system and method, comprising a controller and a feed belt. A silo is mounted above the initial end of the feed belt, a track is mounted above the silo, a distribution vehicle travels on the track, an infrared generator is disposed at the end of the track, an infrared baffle is erected on the distribution vehicle, an infrared feedback signal is generated between the infrared generator and the infrared baffle, the infrared generator is connected to the controller via an electrical circuit, a material level sensor is disposed within the silo, the material level sensor is connected to the controller via an electrical circuit, and the controller is connected to the distribution vehicle and the feed belt via an electrical circuit. The present invention implements a fully automated operation process from start to finish, reducing manpower, improving work efficiency, and achieving precise material distribution. Utilizing an intelligent control system, the system tracks the real-time material feeding status based on detection data, rationalizes and prioritizes material distribution strategies, improves the utilization rate of feeding equipment, further optimizes feeding efficiency and material distribution accuracy, and ensures uniform and balanced material distribution across multiple feeding lines.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of mechanical technology and relates to an intelligent material distributing device, in particular to a fully automatic material distributing system and a material distributing method. Background Art

[0002] Transporting ore to the ore bin for distribution requires frequent trolley switching operations. Operators must remain on duty during operation and manually operate the ore separation gates while standing on the distribution trolley, resulting in a highly labor-intensive job. Reliable data on the fine ore bin level is unavailable, forcing operators to visually assess the bin level. Furthermore, the harsh on-site working environment significantly impacts the control of the distribution process, posing significant safety risks. This not only increases operator workload but also significantly impacts subsequent operations. Furthermore, the dusty working environment at the distribution trolley site hinders operation and observation, creating significant challenges for operators.

[0003] Therefore, whether unmanned control of the material distribution trolley can be achieved can not only improve the automation level of the factory, but also reduce the labor intensity of operators. More importantly, it can avoid the influence of human factors on the material distribution process, thereby improving the work level of subsequent operations. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to address the above-mentioned problems in the existing technology and propose a fully automatic material distribution system and method that achieves rationalization, high efficiency and accuracy through program control, coordinated with driving material distribution, automatic sensing of material storage thresholds, and multi-scheme delivery judgment.

[0005] The objectives of the present invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions: a fully automatic material distribution system, including a controller and a feeding belt, a silo is set above the initial end of the feeding belt, a traveling track is set above the silo, a material distribution vehicle travels on the traveling track, an infrared generator is set at the end of the traveling track, an infrared baffle is erected on the material distribution vehicle, an infrared feedback signal is formed between the infrared generator and the infrared baffle, the infrared generator is connected to the controller through a circuit, a material level sensor is set in the material silo, the material level sensor is connected to the controller through a circuit, and the controller is connected to the material distribution vehicle and the feeding belt through a circuit.

[0006] In the above-mentioned fully automatic material distribution system, several of the feeding belts are arranged along the traveling track, the silo is set above the initial end of each of the feeding belts, and several of the silos are arranged below the traveling track.

[0007] In the above-mentioned fully automatic material distribution system, the silo is a barrel with a material receiving port at the top, the material level sensor is installed on the material receiving port, a discharge port is opened at the bottom of the silo, a discharge valve is installed on the discharge port, the discharge valve faces the initial end of the feeding belt, and the controller is connected to the discharge valve through an electrical circuit.

[0008] In the above-mentioned fully automatic material distribution system, a photoelectric encoder is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the material distribution vehicle, and the photoelectric encoder is connected to the controller via an electric circuit.

[0009] In the above-mentioned fully automatic material distribution system, limit switches are relatively arranged at both ends of the driving track, and stop blocks are correspondingly arranged at both ends of the material distribution vehicle, and the limit switches are connected to the controller through a circuit.

[0010] In the above-mentioned fully automatic material distribution system, the material distribution vehicle includes a body, a material storage chamber is provided in the body, the upper part of the material storage chamber is connected to the feed hopper, a feeding port is provided below the material storage chamber, a feeding valve is provided on the feeding port, and the controller is electrically connected to the feeding valve; a plurality of wheels are provided at the bottom of the body, and the plurality of wheels are driven and connected by a traveling motor, and the controller is electrically connected to the traveling motor.

[0011] In the above-mentioned fully automatic material distribution system, the feeding belt includes a feeding motor and a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly includes an active roller and a driven roller, the outer periphery of the active roller and the driven roller are tensioned and sleeved with a transmission belt, the rotating shaft of the feeding motor is fixedly connected to the active roller, and the controller is electrically connected to the feeding motor.

[0012] A material distributing method for a fully automatic material distributing system comprises the following steps:

[0013] S1, collect the silo production process data, input the data into the controller to generate a data sequence;

[0014] The data at least includes: material level signal of each silo, material feeding stroke limit signal, infrared ranging signal, photoelectric encoder signal, discharge valve signal and feeding belt signal;

[0015] Based on the data sequence: 1) sort the position signals of several silos; 2) define the forward, reverse, and stop signals of the travel motor; 3) determine the current position information of the material distribution vehicle; 4) determine the threshold information of the discharge valve;

[0016] S2. The controller controls the material distribution vehicle to move along the track from one end to the other. During the movement, the infrared generator emits infrared rays to the infrared baffle. The controller calculates the real-time position of the material distribution vehicle through the infrared feedback signal. At the same time, the photoelectric encoder outputs the corresponding position information to the controller. The two position detection methods are calibrated and calibrated with each other.

[0017] S3. When the material distribution vehicle moves to a position above any silo, the controller obtains the material storage amount in the silo at that position through the material level sensor, sends a feeding command signal to the material distribution vehicle, and the material distribution vehicle opens the feeding valve to discharge the material into the silo. When the material storage amount in the silo reaches a certain value, the controller opens the discharge valve to discharge the material to the initial end of the feeding belt. The controller controls the feeding belt to drive the material on it to be transported in a directional manner.

[0018] S4. When the fabric car reaches the end of the driving track, the gear block of the fabric car contacts the limit switch on the corresponding side. The limit switch sends the arrival signal of the fabric car to the controller. The controller controls the fabric car to stop and move in the reverse direction. Steps S2 and S3 are repeated, and the fabric car moves back and forth to distribute the materials.

[0019] In the above-mentioned method for distributing materials in the fully automatic distributing system, in step S2, when the distributing vehicle moves to any silo position, if the difference between the infrared distance measurement and the photoelectric encoder distance measurement is greater than 1 meter, a fault alarm is issued and the machine is shut down for repair; if the difference between the infrared distance measurement and the photoelectric encoder distance measurement is less than 1 meter, the average value of the two distance measurements is taken, and then the difference information of all silos is sorted using the bubble method.

[0020] In the above-mentioned fully automatic material distribution system's material distribution method, the material distribution vehicle adopts a priority material distribution strategy during the reciprocating material distribution process:

[0021] According to the material level sorting information of all silos, find out all the information below the low material level threshold for feeding, and sort the information below the low material level threshold for feeding from low to high for material distribution;

[0022] Analyze the discharge valve below the low material level threshold information, and prioritize the data with the discharge valve signal in the closed state to eliminate; determine whether there is data below the ultra-low material level. A material level signal below 10% is defined as an ultra-low material level. If there is a signal below the ultra-low material level, compare whether there is a situation with the same material level value. If so, analyze the feeding belt frequency under the silo, and sort with the larger frequency first. If the frequencies are the same, compare the distance between the silo and the distribution vehicle, and sort with the closer distance first. If the distance between the silo and the distribution vehicle is the same, randomly define the sorting;

[0023] Define the sorting order for materials above the ultra-low material level threshold and below the low material level threshold. Sorting is based on the distance between the silo and the material distribution vehicle, with the closest distance being prioritized. If the distances are the same, the minimum running path is determined based on the remaining silo information for sorting.

[0024] If the material level does not fall below the low material level threshold, circular feeding is adopted, and the principle of circular feeding is that the feeding amount shall not exceed the high material level threshold of the silo.

[0025] Compared with the existing technology, this fully automatic material distribution system and method has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. The material placing vehicle is used for reciprocating transport, and the vehicle automatically stops in place based on displacement judgment. The material is automatically fed by opening and closing the valve, and the ore is automatically moved by the transportation line. This realizes a fully automatic operation process from beginning to end, reduces manpower, improves work efficiency, and achieves precise material placing.

[0027] 2. Utilize intelligent control systems to track the real-time feeding situation based on detection data, rationalize and prioritize feeding strategies, improve feeding equipment utilization, further optimize feeding efficiency and feeding accuracy, ensure uniform and balanced feeding across multiple feeding lines, avoid overloading or no-loading, increase production capacity, and increase economic benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of this fully automatic material distribution system.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the fully automatic fabric distribution system.

[0030] In the figure, 1. Feeding belt; 2. Material silo; 3. Discharging valve; 4. Material level sensor; 5. Driving track; 6. Infrared generator; 7. Material distribution vehicle; 8. Infrared baffle; 9. Photoelectric encoder; 10. Limit switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The specific implementation of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the fully automatic material distribution system includes a controller and a feeding belt 1. A silo 2 is set above the initial end of the feeding belt 1, and a driving track 5 is set above the silo 2. A material distribution vehicle 7 travels on the driving track 5. An infrared generator 6 is set at the end of the driving track 5, and an infrared baffle 8 is erected on the material distribution vehicle 7. An infrared feedback signal is formed between the infrared generator 6 and the infrared baffle 8. The infrared generator 6 is connected to the controller through a circuit. A material level sensor 4 is set in the silo 2, and the material level sensor 4 is connected to the controller through a circuit. The controller is connected to the material distribution vehicle 7 and the feeding belt 1 through a circuit.

[0033] Several feeder belts 1 are arranged along a track 5. A silo 2 is mounted above the initial end of each feeder belt 1. Several silos 2 are arranged below the track 5. The feeder belts 1 are arranged in parallel, and the number of feeder belts 1 equals the number of silos 2. The specific number can be set based on the length of the track 5. As a material distribution vehicle 7 moves along the track 5, it unloads material from each silo 2. This allows for simultaneous material transportation via multiple feeder belts 1, improving work efficiency.

[0034] Silo 2 is a barrel with a material receiving port at the top. A material level sensor 4 is mounted on the port. A discharge port is located at the bottom of silo 2, and a discharge valve 3 is mounted on the discharge port. Discharge valve 3 faces the initial end of feed belt 1. A controller is connected to discharge valve 3 via an electrical circuit. Level sensor 4 constantly monitors the material level in silo 2 and transmits this information to the controller. When the material level reaches a certain value, the controller opens discharge valve 3 to release material to the initial end of feed belt 1.

[0035] A photoelectric encoder 9 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the material distributing vehicle 7, and the photoelectric encoder 9 is connected to the controller via an electric circuit.

[0036] The silos 2 are sorted and numbered one by one at the starting end of the driving, and the position information of each silo 2 is formed in combination with the distance between adjacent silos 2, and the position information is input into the photoelectric encoder 9; when the material distribution vehicle 7 moves to the position above any silo 2, the photoelectric encoder 9 outputs the corresponding position information to the controller, and the controller sends a command signal to the material distribution vehicle 7 whether to feed the material by knowing the amount of material stored in the silo 2 at that position.

[0037] When excessive dust causes the infrared distance measurement to fail, the photoelectric encoder 9 is used to sense the real-time position of the material distribution vehicle 7. Infrared distance measurement and the photoelectric encoder 9 can be used in combination, and the two methods can be calibrated and calibrated with each other, which not only improves accuracy but also avoids problems such as repeated manual calibration that consumes labor and has large calibration errors.

[0038] Limit switches 10 are located at opposite ends of the track 5, and corresponding stop blocks are located at opposite ends of the fabric distribution vehicle 7. The limit switches 10 are connected to a controller via an electrical circuit. When the fabric distribution vehicle 7 reaches the end of the track 5, the stop block on the vehicle body contacts the corresponding limit switch 10. The limit switch 10 sends a signal to the controller that the fabric distribution vehicle 7 has reached its destination, causing the controller to stop the vehicle 7 and reverse its movement.

[0039] The material distribution vehicle 7 comprises a body with a material storage chamber within it. The upper portion of the storage chamber is connected to a feed hopper, and a feeding port is defined below the storage chamber. The feeding port is provided with a feeding valve, which is electrically connected to the feeding valve by a controller. A plurality of wheels are provided at the bottom of the body, each of which is driven and connected by a travel motor, which is electrically connected to the travel motor by the controller. Material is introduced into the body through the feed hopper, and the feeding valve is opened and closed by the controller to release or intercept the material. The travel motor is controlled by the controller to drive the wheels in forward and reverse rotation, thereby achieving forward or reverse movement of the material distribution vehicle 7.

[0040] The feed belt 1 comprises a feed motor and a transmission assembly, comprising a driving roller and a driven roller. The driving and driven rollers are tensioned around the outer peripheries of the conveyor belt. The feed motor's rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the driving rollers, and a controller electrically connects to the feed motor. The controller controls the feed motor's directional rotation, which in turn drives the driving rollers in the same direction. This synchronizes the operation of the conveyor belt and driven rollers, achieving directional transport of materials on the conveyor belt.

[0041] A material distributing method for a fully automatic material distributing system comprises the following steps:

[0042] S1, collect the production process data of silo 2, input the data into the controller to generate a data sequence;

[0043] The data at least includes: material level signal of each silo 2, material feeding stroke limit signal, infrared ranging signal, photoelectric encoder 9 signal, discharge valve 3 signal and feed belt 1 signal;

[0044] According to the data sequence: 1) sort the position signals of several silos 2; 2) define the forward, reverse and stop signals of the travel motor; 3) determine the current position information of the material distribution vehicle 7; 4) determine the threshold information of the discharge valve 3;

[0045] The left side of the travel motor of the fabric car 7 is defined as forward rotation 1, the right side is defined as reverse rotation 2, and the stop state is defined as 0.

[0046] According to the data sequence, the intelligent fabric process flow is designed based on the process, energy consumption, equipment and other conditions.

[0047] S2. The controller controls the material distribution vehicle 7 to move along the driving track 5 from one end to the other. During the movement, the infrared generator 6 emits infrared rays to the infrared baffle 8. The controller calculates the real-time position of the material distribution vehicle 7 through the infrared feedback signal. At the same time, the photoelectric encoder 9 outputs the corresponding position information to the controller. The two position detection methods are calibrated and calibrated with each other.

[0048] S3. When the material distribution vehicle 7 moves to a position above any silo 2, the controller obtains the material storage amount in the silo 2 at that position through the material level sensor 4, and sends a feeding command signal to the material distribution vehicle 7. The material distribution vehicle 7 opens the feeding valve to discharge the material into the silo 2. When the material storage amount in the silo 2 reaches a certain value, the controller opens the discharge valve 3 to discharge the material to the initial end of the feeding belt 1. The controller controls the feeding belt 1 to drive the material on it to be transported in a directional manner.

[0049] S4. When the fabric trolley 7 reaches the end of the driving track 5, the shift block of the fabric trolley 7 contacts the limit switch 10 on the corresponding side. The limit switch 10 sends the arrival signal of the fabric trolley 7 to the controller. The controller controls the fabric trolley 7 to stop and move in the reverse direction. Steps S2 and S3 are repeated, and the fabric trolley 7 moves back and forth to distribute the materials.

[0050] The parking operation of the material distribution vehicle 7 adopts the interval parking method. When the position information of the material distribution vehicle 7 meets the center position of the silo 2 + / - 0.5m, it can stop to avoid the material distribution vehicle 7 vibrating back and forth and being unable to stop.

[0051] In step S2, when the material distribution vehicle 7 moves to the position of any silo 2, if the difference between the infrared ranging and the distance measured by the photoelectric encoder 9 is greater than 1 meter, a fault alarm prompts and the machine is shut down for repair; if the difference between the infrared ranging and the distance measured by the photoelectric encoder 9 is less than 1 meter, the average value of the two distances is taken, and then the difference information of all silos 2 is sorted using the bubble method.

[0052] The material distribution vehicle 7 adopts the priority material distribution strategy in the reciprocating material distribution process:

[0053] According to the material level sorting information of all silos 2, find all the information below the low material level threshold for feeding, and sort the information below the low material level threshold from low to high for material distribution;

[0054] Analyze the discharge valve 3 below the low material level threshold information, and prioritize the data with the discharge valve 3 signal in the closed state to be eliminated; determine whether there is data below the ultra-low material level, and the material level signal below 10% is defined as an ultra-low material level. If there is a signal below the ultra-low material level, compare whether there is a situation with the same material level value. If so, analyze the frequency of the feeding belt 1 under the silo 2, and sort with a larger frequency first. If the frequencies are the same, compare the distance between the silo 2 and the distribution vehicle 7, and sort with a closer distance first. If the distance between the silo 2 and the distribution vehicle 7 is the same, randomly define the sorting;

[0055] Define the sorting order for those above the ultra-low material level threshold and below the low material level threshold. Sorting is based on the distance between silo 2 and the material distribution vehicle 7. The closest distance is prioritized. If the distances are the same, the minimum running path is determined by the remaining silo 2 information and sorted accordingly.

[0056] If the material level does not fall below the low material level threshold, circular feeding is adopted, and the principle of circular feeding is that the feeding amount shall not exceed the high material level threshold of silo 2.

[0057] The circular material distribution principle is explained as follows: the material distribution vehicle 7 stays at each silo 2 for no more than 1 minute, and the material level in that silo does not exceed the upper threshold of the silo 2. If the material level of a silo 2 exceeds the upper threshold, the material distribution vehicle 7 does not stop at that silo 2, that is, no material is distributed to that silo.

[0058] According to data analysis and experience, when the conveying frequency of the feeding belt 1 under the silo 2 is less than 10Hz, the low material level threshold of the feeding is 30%, the feeding in place threshold is 50%, and the high material level threshold of the silo 2 is 80%; when the conveying frequency of the feeding belt 1 under the silo 2 is greater than 10Hz and less than 15Hz, the low material level threshold of the feeding is 35%, the feeding in place threshold is 45%, and the high material level threshold of the silo 2 is 80%; when the conveying frequency of the feeding belt 1 under the silo 2 is greater than 15hz, for every subsequent increase of 1Hz in the frequency of the feeding belt 1, the low material level threshold of the feeding increases by 2%, and the feeding in place threshold and the high material level threshold of the silo 2 decrease by 2%.

[0059] Compared with the existing technology, this fully automatic material distribution system and method has the following beneficial effects:

[0060] 1. The material placing vehicle 7 is used for reciprocating movement, and automatically stops in position according to displacement judgment. Automatic material feeding is achieved by opening and closing the valve, and finally the ore is automatically moved by the transportation line, realizing a fully automatic operation process from beginning to end, reducing manpower, improving work efficiency, and achieving precise material placing.

[0061] 2. Utilize intelligent control systems to track the real-time feeding situation based on detection data, rationalize and prioritize feeding strategies, improve feeding equipment utilization, further optimize feeding efficiency and feeding accuracy, ensure uniform and balanced feeding across multiple feeding lines, avoid overloading or no-loading, increase production capacity, and increase economic benefits.

[0062] Of course, the above description is not a limitation of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above examples. Changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by technicians in this technical field within the essential scope of the present invention should also fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0063] Although this document frequently uses terms such as feed conveyor 1; silo 2; discharge valve 3; material level sensor 4; driving track 5; infrared generator 6; material distribution vehicle 7; infrared baffle 8; photoelectric encoder 9; and limit switch 10, the use of other terms is not excluded. These terms are used solely to more conveniently describe and explain the essence of the present invention; interpreting them as any additional limitations would be contrary to the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for distributing materials in a fully automatic material distributing system, wherein the fully automatic material distributing system comprises a controller and a feeding belt, and is characterized in that: A silo is set up above the initial end of the feeding belt, a driving track is set up above the silo, a material distribution vehicle travels on the driving track, an infrared generator is set up at the end of the driving track, an infrared baffle is erected on the material distribution vehicle, an infrared feedback signal is formed between the infrared generator and the infrared baffle, the infrared generator is connected to the controller through a circuit, a material level sensor is set up in the silo, the material level sensor is connected to the controller through a circuit, and the controller is connected to the material distribution vehicle and the feeding belt through a circuit, which is characterized by comprising the following steps: S1, collect the silo production process data, input the data into the controller to generate a data sequence; The data at least includes: material level signal of each silo, material feeding stroke limit signal, infrared ranging signal, photoelectric encoder signal, discharge valve signal and feeding belt signal; Based on the data sequence: 1) sort the position signals of several silos; 2) define the forward, reverse, and stop signals of the travel motor; 3) determine the current position information of the material distribution vehicle; 4) determine the threshold information of the material discharge valve; S2. The controller controls the material distribution vehicle to move along the track from one end to the other. During the movement, the infrared generator emits infrared rays to the infrared baffle. The controller calculates the real-time position of the material distribution vehicle through the infrared feedback signal. At the same time, the photoelectric encoder outputs the corresponding position information to the controller. The two position detection methods are calibrated and calibrated with each other. S3. When the material distribution vehicle moves to a position above any silo, the controller obtains the material storage amount in the silo at that position through the material level sensor, sends a feeding command signal to the material distribution vehicle, and the material distribution vehicle opens the feeding valve to discharge the material into the silo. When the material storage amount in the silo reaches a certain value, the controller opens the discharge valve to discharge the material to the initial end of the feeding belt. The controller controls the feeding belt to drive the material on it to be transported in a directional manner. S4. When the material distribution vehicle reaches the end of the driving track, the stop block of the material distribution vehicle contacts the limit switch on the corresponding side. The limit switch sends a signal indicating that the material distribution vehicle has reached the end of the driving track to the controller. The controller controls the material distribution vehicle to stop and then move in the reverse direction. Steps S2 and S3 are repeated, and the material distribution vehicle continues to distribute the material back and forth. The material placing vehicle adopts a priority placing strategy during the reciprocating placing process: According to the material level sorting information of all silos, find out all the information below the low material level threshold for feeding, and sort the information below the low material level threshold for feeding from low to high for material distribution; Analyze the discharge valve below the low material level threshold information, and prioritize the data with the discharge valve signal in the closed state to eliminate; determine whether there is data below the ultra-low material level. A material level signal below 10% is defined as an ultra-low material level. If there is a signal below the ultra-low material level, compare whether there is a situation with the same material level value. If so, analyze the feeding belt frequency under the silo, and sort with the larger frequency first. If the frequencies are the same, compare the distance between the silo and the distribution vehicle, and sort with the closer distance first. If the distance between the silo and the distribution vehicle is the same, randomly define the sorting; Define the sorting order for materials above the ultra-low material level threshold and below the low material level threshold. Sorting is based on the distance between the silo and the material distribution vehicle, with the closest distance being prioritized. If the distances are the same, the minimum running path is determined based on the remaining silo information for sorting. If the material level does not fall below the low material level threshold, circular feeding is adopted, and the principle of circular feeding is that the feeding amount shall not exceed the high material level threshold of the silo.

2. The material distributing method of the fully automatic material distributing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the feeding belts are arranged along the traveling track, a silo is set above the initial end of each feeding belt, and a plurality of the silos are arranged below the traveling track.

3. The material distributing method of the fully automatic material distributing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The silo is a barrel with a material receiving port at the top, the material level sensor is installed on the material receiving port, a discharge port is opened at the bottom of the silo, a discharge valve is installed on the discharge port, the discharge valve faces the initial end of the feeding belt, and the controller is connected to the discharge valve through a circuit.

4. The material distributing method of the fully automatic material distributing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A photoelectric encoder is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the material distributing vehicle, and the photoelectric encoder is connected to the controller via a circuit.

5. The material distributing method of the fully automatic material distributing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limit switches are relatively arranged at both ends of the driving track, and stop blocks are correspondingly arranged at both ends of the material distributing vehicle. The limit switches are connected to the controller through a circuit.

6. The material distributing method of the fully automatic material distributing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material distribution vehicle includes a body, a material storage cavity is provided in the body, the upper part of the material storage cavity is connected to the feed hopper, a feeding port is provided below the material storage cavity, a feeding valve is provided on the feeding port, and the controller is electrically connected to the feeding valve; a plurality of wheels are provided at the bottom of the body, and the plurality of wheels are driven and connected by a traveling motor, and the controller is electrically connected to the traveling motor.

7. The material distributing method of the fully automatic material distributing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding belt includes a feeding motor and a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly includes an active roller and a driven roller, the outer peripheries of the active roller and the driven roller are tensioned and sleeved with a transmission belt, the rotating shaft of the feeding motor is fixedly connected to the active roller, and the controller is electrically connected to the feeding motor.

8. The material distributing method of the fully automatic material distributing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S2, when the material distribution vehicle moves to any silo position, if the difference between the infrared distance measurement and the photoelectric encoder distance measurement is greater than 1 meter, a fault alarm prompts and the machine is shut down for repair; if the difference between the infrared distance measurement and the photoelectric encoder distance measurement is less than 1 meter, the average value of the two distance measurements is taken, and then the difference information of all silos is sorted using the bubble method.

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