A flotation machine capable of automatic feeding and discharging
By designing a combination of feeder, agitator and separator, the problems of low foam collection efficiency and ore accumulation in traditional flotation equipment are solved, realizing automated foam scraping and ore conveying, and improving the overall efficiency of flotation equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHAOYUAN LUDONG MINING MACHINERY
- Filing Date
- 2023-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of flotation machine technology, specifically to a flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging capabilities. Background Technology
[0002] A flotation machine, short for flotation mineral processing machine, refers to a mechanical device that completes the flotation process. After classification, mineral particles are fed into the flotation machine. Different reagents are added according to the different mineral characteristics to separate the desired mineral from other substances. In the flotation machine, the pulp treated with reagents is stirred and aerated, causing some mineral particles to selectively adhere to the air bubbles. The particles that float to the surface of the pulp are scraped off to form a froth product, while the rest remain in the pulp, thus achieving the purpose of mineral separation. There are many structural forms of flotation machines, but the most commonly used one is the mechanically stirred flotation machine.
[0003] Currently, traditional flotation equipment mostly uses overflow collection in the collection stage after flotation. That is, when a large amount of foam accumulates on the surface of the flotation liquid, the foam flows out with the water flow, resulting in low collection efficiency and making it inconvenient to discharge the material after separating the minerals. In addition, when feeding, a large amount of ore is poured into the flotation tank, which easily accumulates at the bottom of the flotation tank, making it inconvenient to stir and clean. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic feeding and discharging flotation machine includes a support frame, four of which are provided. Flotation boxes are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the four support frames. Frame plates are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the flotation boxes. Two frame plates are provided. A feeder is fixedly connected between the opposing surfaces of the two frame plates. Stabilizing blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the feeder. An agitator is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the feeder. A bearing plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the agitator. Both ends of the bearing plate are fixedly connected to the surface of the flotation box. A discharge trough is fixedly connected to the bottom of the flotation box. The operator places the ore into the feeder, starts the feeder, and moves the ore to a fixed seat, then transports it through the feed pipe into the flotation box. At this time, the feeder drives the agitator to stir the slurry within the flotation box, ensuring thorough mixing.
[0005] The flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging also includes:
[0006] The ejector includes a support frame with a rotating shaft rotatably connected to its surface. Side plates are threaded onto both sides of the outer surface of the rotating shaft, and connecting plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the side plates. A swing arm is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plates. After thorough stirring, a large number of bubbles float on the surface of the slurry. The motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, simultaneously causing the side plates at both ends of the shaft to rotate, resulting in the swing arm rotating in the slurry and scraping the foam from the center to the edges.
[0007] Preferably, the side plate is threadedly connected to a fixing frame, and two sets of fixing frames are provided. A discharge plate is hinged between the opposite surfaces of the two sets of fixing frames. When the side plate rotates, the fixing frame is driven to swing by the side plate and generates friction with the swing arm.
[0008] Preferably, the discharge plate includes a hinge rod, a shaft is fixedly connected to the surface of the hinge rod, a scraper is hinged to the surface of the shaft, and an extension rod is fixedly connected to the surface of the shaft. The hinge rod is connected to the surface of the fixed frame. When the side plate drives the fixed frame to rotate, the shaft connected to the surface of the hinge rod swings in the slurry. The scraper rubs against the swing arm that rotates to the outside of the flotation tank. At this time, the scraper and the swing arm interact to scrape off the foam attached to the surface.
[0009] Preferably, a sleeve shaft is fitted onto the surface of the extension rod, a connecting piece is fixedly connected to the surface of the sleeve shaft, and an auxiliary plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting piece. When the swing rod rubs against the scraper, it will collide with the auxiliary plate, causing the auxiliary plate to bend inward under pressure and deform. When the swing rod rotates away, the pressure on the auxiliary plate disappears, the auxiliary plate pops out, and pushes the foam outward, improving the fluidity of the foam on the surface of the flotation solution and improving the collection efficiency.
[0010] Preferably, the discharge tank includes a base frame, a base plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the base frame, and four barrier plates are fixedly connected to the surface of the base plate in a circumferential arrangement. After stirring, the hydrophilic sediment settles to the bottom of the flotation tank, accumulates in the barrier plates, and is collected into the base plate through the gap between the collection tank and the base plate.
[0011] Preferably, a collection trough is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the chassis, and the collection trough is distributed in a circumferential shape on the surface of the chassis. The base frame is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the flotation tank.
[0012] Preferably, the agitator includes a fixed base, with a connecting shaft fixedly connected to the inner surface of the fixed base. The connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the output end of the feeder, and a feed pipe is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting shaft. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the surface of the feed pipe. The ore is placed into the agitator through the feed pipe. The rotation of the feeder causes the connecting shaft to drive the feed pipe to rotate. When the agitator rotates, the ore seeps out from the seepage tank and is transported to the flotation tank.
[0013] Preferably, a stirring plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting block, and an arc-shaped shell is fitted onto the surface of the stirring plate.
[0014] Preferably, the stirring plate includes a rotating column, and a base is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating column. Four bases are provided and are distributed in a circumferential shape on the surface of the rotating column.
[0015] Preferably, the outer surface of the base is fixedly connected to both sides with seepage grooves, the surface of the base is hinged with hinge blocks, the surface of the hinge blocks is fixedly connected with blades, and the surface of the blades is fixedly connected with friction plates. When the ore is conveyed into the base, it is discharged along the seepage grooves during agitation. The ore is discharged from the seepage grooves as the blades agitate, preventing a large amount of ore from being dumped and accumulated at the bottom of the flotation tank, increasing the fluidity of the ore within the flotation tank, and improving the flotation discharge efficiency. At this time, the blades are driven to rotate within the flotation tank by the rotation of the rotating column. Because the blades are connected to the hinge blocks, they are thrown outwards during agitation, preventing the ore from settling at the bottom of the flotation tank. This causes friction between the blades and the inner wall of the flotation tank, facilitating cleaning of the flotation tank.
[0016] This invention provides a flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging capabilities. It offers the following advantages:
[0017] 1. This flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging uses a large number of air bubbles floating on the surface of the slurry after thorough stirring. The motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, and at the same time, the side plates at both ends of the rotating shaft are driven to rotate, causing the swing arm to rotate in the slurry and scrape the foam in the middle to the edge.
[0018] 2. The flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging is connected to the surface of the fixed frame via a hinge. When the side plate drives the fixed frame to rotate, the shaft connected to the surface of the hinge swings in the slurry. The scraper rubs against the swing arm that rotates to the outside of the flotation box. At this time, the scraper and the swing arm interact to scrape off the foam attached to the surface.
[0019] Third, this flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging will collide with the auxiliary plate when the swing arm rubs against the scraper. This causes the auxiliary plate to bend inward under pressure and deform. When the swing arm moves away, the pressure on the auxiliary plate disappears, and the auxiliary plate pops out, pushing the foam outward, improving the fluidity of the foam on the surface of the flotation liquid and improving the collection efficiency.
[0020] Fourth, this flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging conveys the ore to the base and discharges it along the seepage channel during agitation. The ore is discharged from the seepage channel as it is agitated by the blades, which avoids a large amount of ore being dumped and piled up at the bottom of the flotation box, increases the fluidity of the ore in the flotation box, and improves the flotation discharge efficiency.
[0021] 5. This flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging operates by rotating blades within the flotation box, driven by the rotation of the rotating column. Because the blades are connected to the hinge block, they are thrown outwards during agitation, preventing the ore from settling at the bottom of the flotation box. This causes friction between the blades and the inner wall of the flotation box, facilitating cleaning of the flotation box. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging capability according to the present invention.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the flotation box of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the release element of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the discharge plate structure of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring component structure of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 7 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the stirring component of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring plate structure of the present invention.
[0030] In the diagram: 1. Flotation box; 2. Feeder; 3. Frame plate; 4. Separator; 41. Fixed frame; 42. Side plate; 43. Support frame; 44. Connecting plate; 45. Rotating shaft; 46. Swing rod; 47. Discharge plate; 471. Hinge rod; 472. Shaft; 473. Scraper; 474. Auxiliary plate; 475. Connecting piece; 476. Extension rod; 477. Sleeve shaft; 5. Bracket; 6. Stabilizer 7. Fixed block; 8. Bearing plate; 9. Mixing component; 10. Fixed seat; 11. Connecting shaft; 12. Mixing plate; 13. Rotating column; 14. Leakage tank; 15. Blade; 16. Base; 27. Friction plate; 38. Hinge block; 49. Arc-shaped shell; 50. Feed pipe; 61. Connecting block; 72. Discharge tank; 83. Barrier plate; 94. Chassis; 95. Collection tank; 96. Base frame. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described to better illustrate the principles and practical application of the invention, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.
[0032] First embodiment, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution: an automatic feeding and discharging flotation machine, including a support 5, four supports 5 are provided, flotation boxes 1 are fixedly connected to the surface of the four supports 5, frame plates 3 are fixedly connected to the surface of the flotation boxes 1, two frame plates 3 are provided, a feeder 2 is fixedly connected between the opposite surfaces of the two frame plates 3, stabilizing blocks 6 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the feeder 2, an agitator 8 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the feeder 2, a bearing plate 7 is fixedly connected to the surface of the agitator 8, the two ends of the bearing plate 7 are fixedly connected to the surface of the flotation box 1, and a discharge trough 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the flotation box 1; the operator places the ore into the feeder 2, starts the feeder 2 to move the ore into the fixed seat 81, and conveys it into the flotation box 1 through the feed pipe 85. At this time, the feeder 2 drives the agitator 8 to stir in the flotation box 1, so that the slurry is fully stirred.
[0033] The discharge tank 9 includes a base frame 94, a base plate 92 is fixedly connected to the surface of the base frame 94, and four barrier plates 91 are fixedly connected to the surface of the base plate 92 in a circumferential arrangement. After stirring, the hydrophilic sediment settles to the bottom of the flotation tank 1, accumulates in the barrier plates 91, and is collected into the base plate 92 through the gap between the collection tank 93 and the base plate 92.
[0034] A collection trough 93 is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the chassis 92. The collection trough 93 is distributed in a circular shape on the surface of the chassis 92. The base frame 94 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the flotation box 1.
[0035] Second embodiment, such as Figures 4-6 As shown, the separating component 4 includes a support frame 43. A rotating shaft 45 is rotatably connected to the surface of the support frame 43. Side plates 42 are threadedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the rotating shaft 45. Connecting plates 44 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the side plates 42. A swing rod 46 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plate 44. After thorough stirring, a large number of bubbles float on the surface of the slurry. The motor drives the rotating shaft 45 to rotate, and at the same time, the side plates 42 at both ends of the rotating shaft 45 are driven to rotate, causing the swing rod 46 to rotate in the slurry, scraping the foam in the middle to the edge.
[0036] The side plate 42 is threadedly connected to a fixing bracket 41. Two sets of fixing brackets 41 are provided, and a discharge plate 47 is hinged between the opposite surfaces of the two sets of fixing brackets 41. When the side plate 42 rotates, the fixing brackets 41 are driven to swing by the side plate 42 and generate friction with the swing rod 46.
[0037] The discharge plate 47 includes a hinge rod 471, a shaft 472 fixedly connected to the surface of the hinge rod 471, a scraper 473 hinged to the surface of the shaft 472, and an extension rod 476 fixedly connected to the surface of the shaft 472. The hinge rod 471 is connected to the surface of the fixed frame 41. When the side plate 42 drives the fixed frame 41 to rotate, the shaft 472 connected to the surface of the hinge rod 471 swings in the slurry. The scraper 473 rubs against the swing rod 46 that rotates to the outside of the flotation tank 1. At this time, the scraper 473 and the swing rod 46 interact to scrape off the foam attached to the surface.
[0038] An extension rod 476 has a sleeve shaft 477 fitted onto its surface. A connecting piece 475 is fixedly connected to the surface of the sleeve shaft 477, and an auxiliary plate 474 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting piece 475. When the swing rod 46 rubs against the scraper 473, it will collide with the auxiliary plate 474, causing the auxiliary plate 474 to bend inward under pressure and deform. When the swing rod 46 rotates away, the pressure on the auxiliary plate 474 disappears, and the auxiliary plate 474 pops out, pushing the foam outward, improving the fluidity of the foam on the surface of the flotation liquid, and improving the collection efficiency.
[0039] The third embodiment, such as Figures 6-8 As shown, the agitator 8 includes a fixed base 81, with a connecting shaft 82 fixedly connected to the inner surface of the fixed base 81. The connecting shaft 82 is rotatably connected to the output end of the feeder 2. A feed pipe 85 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting shaft 82, and a connecting block 86 is fixedly connected to the surface of the feed pipe 85. The ore is placed into the agitator 83 along the feed pipe 85. The rotation of the feeder 2 causes the connecting shaft 82 to drive the feed pipe 85 to rotate. When the agitator 8 rotates, the ore seeps out from the seepage tank 832, transporting the ore to the flotation tank 1.
[0040] A stirring plate 83 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting block 86, and an arc-shaped shell 84 is fitted onto the surface of the stirring plate 83.
[0041] The stirring plate 83 includes a rotating column 831, and a base 834 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating column 831. Four bases 834 are provided and are distributed circumferentially on the surface of the rotating column 831. The ore is conveyed into the base 834 and discharged along the seepage channel 832 during stirring. The ore is discharged from the seepage channel 832 by the stirring of the blades 833, which prevents the ore from being discharged too much and accumulating at the bottom of the flotation tank 1.
[0042] Leakage grooves 832 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the base 834. A hinge block 836 is hinged to the surface of the base 834. A blade 833 is fixedly connected to the surface of the hinge block 836. A friction plate 835 is fixedly connected to the surface of the blade 833. The blade 833 rotates inside the flotation tank 1 due to the rotation of the rotating column 831. Since the blade 833 is connected to the hinge block 836, the blade 833 is thrown outward by force during stirring, preventing the ore from settling to the bottom of the flotation tank 1. This causes the blade 833 to rub against the inner wall of the flotation tank 1, making it easier to clean the flotation tank 1.
[0043] Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art and related fields based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described and explained in the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented according to conventional means in the art.
Claims
1. A flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging capability, comprising a support frame (5), wherein four supports (5) are provided, flotation boxes (1) are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the four supports (5), and frame plates (3) are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the flotation boxes (1), wherein two frame plates (3) are provided, and a feeder (2) is fixedly connected between the opposite surfaces of the two frame plates (3), and stabilizing blocks (6) are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the feeder (2), characterized in that: The lower surface of the feeder (2) is fixedly connected to a stirring component (8), the surface of the stirring component (8) is fixedly connected to a bearing plate (7), the two ends of the bearing plate (7) are fixedly connected to the surface of the flotation tank (1), and the bottom of the flotation tank (1) is fixedly connected to a discharge trough (9). The flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging also includes: The deflector (4) includes a support frame (43), a rotating shaft (45) is rotatably connected to the surface of the support frame (43), a side plate (42) is threadedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the rotating shaft (45), a connecting plate (44) is fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the side plate (42), and a swing rod (46) is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plate (44). The side plate (42) is threadedly connected to a fixing frame (41), and two sets of fixing frames (41) are provided. A discharge plate (47) is hinged between the opposite surfaces of the two sets of fixing frames (41). The discharge plate (47) includes a hinge rod (471), a shaft rod (472) is fixedly connected to the surface of the hinge rod (471), a scraper (473) is hinged to the surface of the shaft rod (472), and an extension rod (476) is fixedly connected to the surface of the shaft rod (472). The extension rod (476) is fitted with a sleeve shaft (477), the sleeve shaft (477) is fixedly connected to a connecting piece (475), and the connecting piece (475) is fixedly connected to an auxiliary plate (474).
2. The flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge trough (9) includes a base frame (94), a chassis (92) is fixedly connected to the surface of the base frame (94), and a baffle plate (91) is fixedly connected to the surface of the chassis (92). There are four baffle plates (91), which are distributed in a circumferential shape on the surface of the chassis (92).
3. The flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging according to claim 2, characterized in that: A collection trough (93) is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the chassis (92). The collection trough (93) is distributed in a circular shape on the surface of the chassis (92). The base frame (94) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the flotation box (1).
4. The flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring component (8) includes a fixed base (81), and a connecting shaft (82) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the fixed base (81). The connecting shaft (82) is rotatably connected to the output end of the feeder (2). A feed pipe (85) is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting shaft (82), and a connecting block (86) is fixedly connected to the surface of the feed pipe (85).
5. A flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging according to claim 4, characterized in that: A stirring plate (83) is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting block (86), and an arc-shaped shell (84) is fitted onto the surface of the stirring plate (83).
6. A flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging according to claim 5, characterized in that: The stirring plate (83) includes a rotating column (831), and a base (834) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating column (831). There are four bases (834), and the bases (834) are distributed in a circumferential shape on the surface of the rotating column (831).
7. A flotation machine with automatic feeding and discharging according to claim 6, characterized in that: Leakage grooves (832) are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the base (834), and a hinge block (836) is hinged to the surface of the base (834). A blade (833) is fixedly connected to the surface of the hinge block (836), and a friction plate (835) is fixedly connected to the surface of the blade (833).