A bunker anti-blocking monitoring device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of cigarette production, and particularly relates to a storage bin anti-blocking monitoring device, which comprises a storage bin, a monitoring mechanism and a cleaning structure, the bottom of the storage bin is provided with a discharge port, the monitoring mechanism is arranged on the two sides of the discharge port and used for monitoring the material passing through the discharge port, and the cleaning structure is arranged at the discharge port and used for automatically cleaning the discharge port according to the monitoring condition; the monitoring mechanism comprises a mounting frame and a monitoring structure, the monitoring structure is arranged on the mounting frame and located on one side or / and both sides of the discharge port and used for monitoring the material passing through the discharge port and the material blocking the discharge port, and the cleaning structure is used for automatically cleaning the material blocking the discharge port. The purpose is to monitor the discharge process of the storage bin and automatically clean the blocked discharge port, so that the cleaning efficiency can be improved, manual operation is not needed, and the device is safer and more efficient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cigarette production technology, and in particular to a storage cabinet anti-clogging material monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] In the tobacco industry, tobacco processing production lines are generally divided into several sections based on the different technological tasks undertaken by each stage. These sections are connected by storage cabinets, forming an organic whole in the tobacco processing production process. For example, the stem storage cabinet, as the main production equipment connecting the stem processing stage and the leaf blending stage, serves two purposes: firstly, the stem processing stage needs to store finished stems of different specifications in the cabinet for blending with matching leaf materials in the next stage; secondly, the stem storage cabinet helps to buffer production and facilitate scheduling; and thirdly, the stem storage cabinet balances the moisture and temperature of the stems within the cabinet through a certain period of storage. Other examples include leaf storage cabinets, stem storage cabinets, and tobacco shred storage cabinets. These cabinets serve two purposes: firstly, they store materials; secondly, they regulate the moisture and temperature of the materials within the cabinet, thus facilitating subsequent production.

[0003] Current storage tanks typically have a conveyor belt at the bottom to transport materials to the next production stage. However, as materials are conveyed out of the tank, their compaction and stacking can cause them to fall backwards, rapidly reducing their height and leading to discontinuity and unevenness in the production line. Alternatively, they may fall forwards or collapse downwards, blocking the outlet or the rake rollers and surrounding area, reducing the material volume and causing uneven material distribution on the production line. Current technology addresses this by installing a photoelectric sensor at the tank's outlet. When the sensor detects an increase or decrease in material volume, it triggers an alarm and, through a pre-programmed control system, shuts down the conveyor belt to prevent increased material breakage caused by continuous conveyor operation. The corresponding production line is then slowed down or temporarily shut down to avoid affecting subsequent processes. Upon receiving the alarm, workers locate the blockage and manually clear it before resuming production. Manually clearing blockages requires not only stopping production but also manual operation, making the whole process cumbersome and affecting and delaying production quality and efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a storage tank anti-clogging monitoring device that can monitor the material discharge process of the storage tank and automatically clean the blocked discharge port. This not only improves the cleaning efficiency but also eliminates the need for manual operation, making it safer and more efficient.

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical means:

[0006] A storage tank anti-clogging monitoring device includes a storage tank, a monitoring mechanism, and a cleaning structure. The storage tank has a discharge port at its bottom. The monitoring mechanism is located on both sides of the discharge port to monitor the material passing through it. The cleaning structure is located at the discharge port to automatically clean it based on the monitoring data. The monitoring mechanism includes a mounting frame and a monitoring structure. The monitoring structure is mounted on the mounting frame and located on both sides of the discharge port to monitor the material passing through it and any material clogging the discharge port. The cleaning structure automatically cleans any material clogging the discharge port.

[0007] Based on the above technical means, by setting a monitoring mechanism at the discharge port of the storage tank, the material discharge situation can be monitored. When the material is detected to be blocked at the discharge port, the blockage can be automatically cleared by the cleaning structure, which is efficient and safe.

[0008] Furthermore, the monitoring structure includes a bracket and a monitoring component. The mounting frame is arranged on both sides of the discharge port. The bracket is mounted on the mounting frame in an upward tilting manner. The monitoring component is mounted on the free end of the bracket and is used to monitor the status of the discharge port.

[0009] Based on the above technical means, through the cooperation of the bracket and the monitoring components, on the one hand, the material flow can be monitored when the discharge port is working normally, and on the other hand, the blocked part can be monitored when there is a blockage, so as to facilitate the unblocking of the blockage.

[0010] Furthermore, the bracket is Z-shaped, and the mounting bracket has a groove. One end of the Z-shaped bracket can be mounted upwards in the groove, and the other end is fixedly connected to the monitoring component.

[0011] Based on the above technical means, by defining the shape of the bracket and its cooperation with the mounting bracket, the monitoring component can be kept in a horizontal state during routine monitoring, and can be rotated when blocked to monitor the blocked area.

[0012] Furthermore, the monitoring structure also includes an adjustment component for adjusting the position of the monitoring component.

[0013] The aforementioned technical means facilitate the adjustment of the position of the monitoring components under different monitoring conditions.

[0014] Furthermore, the cleaning structure includes a drive unit and an execution unit. The drive unit is mounted on a mounting frame and is used to drive the execution unit to work. The execution unit is connected to the drive unit for driving the cleaning of the blocked discharge port.

[0015] According to the above technical means, the operation of the drive unit can drive the execution unit to work, move from one side of the discharge port to the position of the discharge port, and perform cleaning and unblocking operations. After completion, the execution unit can return to the initial position, which is beneficial to the operation of the discharge port.

[0016] Furthermore, the drive unit includes a first drive component and a second drive component. The first drive component is mounted on a mounting bracket, and the second drive component is connected to the first drive component for transmission, and is used to move under the drive of the first drive component and drive the execution unit to move.

[0017] According to the above technical means, through the cooperation of the first drive component and the second drive component, the execution unit can be moved to the discharge port to perform cleaning and unblocking operations, and after the cleaning and unblocking operations are completed, the execution unit can be reset.

[0018] Furthermore, the first drive assembly includes a power source, a worm, a worm wheel, and an auxiliary component. The power source is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket, the worm is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket and connected to the output end of the power source, the worm wheel is fixedly mounted on the second drive assembly and meshes with the worm, and the auxiliary component is mounted on the worm to assist in the reset of the second drive assembly.

[0019] Based on the above technical means, through the cooperation of worm gear and worm, the second drive component can be moved on the mounting frame, and the execution unit can be moved, so that a power source can drive the execution unit to clean, unclog and reset the blockage part of the discharge port.

[0020] Furthermore, the auxiliary component includes a slider, a connecting frame, a guide rod, and an elastic element. The slider is screwed onto the worm gear, the connecting frame is fixedly connected to the slider, the elastic element is fixedly disposed at the free end of the connecting frame, and the guide rod is fixedly disposed on the mounting frame, with the guide rod sliding through the slider.

[0021] According to the above-mentioned technical means, the setting of auxiliary components helps to reset the second drive component.

[0022] Furthermore, the second drive assembly includes a rotating shaft and multiple cams. The rotating shaft is mounted on a mounting bracket, and the multiple cams are mounted on the rotating shaft at different angles. The mounting bracket has inclined grooves, and limit blocks are symmetrically arranged in the inclined grooves. The rotating shaft has symmetrical limit grooves, and the limit blocks correspond to the limit grooves to limit the rotation of the rotating shaft in the length direction of the limit blocks.

[0023] Based on the above technical means, on the one hand, it is possible to realize that the rotating shaft can move and reset on the inclined groove under the action of the first drive component.

[0024] Furthermore, the execution unit includes a connecting arm, a connecting shaft, multiple transmission rods, and multiple wedge blocks. The connecting arm is connected to the drive unit, the connecting shaft is slidably mounted on the mounting bracket, the multiple transmission rods are slidably mounted on the connecting shaft, one end of each transmission rod corresponds to the drive unit, the multiple wedge blocks are fixedly mounted on the multiple transmission rods, and a second spring is sleeved on each transmission rod, the second spring being located between the connecting shaft and the wedge block.

[0025] According to the above-mentioned technical means, the connecting arm enables the second drive component to move when it moves, and enables the wedge block to move when the second drive component is working, thereby cleaning and unblocking the blocked part.

[0026] The present application, employing the above-described scheme, has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] 1. In this application, a monitoring structure is used at the discharge port of the storage tank to monitor the material status at the discharge port. When the discharge port is discharging normally, the cleaning structure does not move. When the discharge port becomes blocked, i.e., after detecting a decrease in material at the discharge port, the cleaning structure starts to move and enters the discharge port position to clean and unclog the blockage. The whole process is efficient and safe. 2. In this application, by installing the monitoring component on a rotatable Z-shaped bracket, the monitoring component can monitor the material flow normally when the discharge port is not blocked. When the discharge port is blocked, it can tilt upwards to monitor the blocked part, thereby facilitating the work of the cleaning structure. 3. In this application, the cleaning structure includes a drive unit and an execution unit. The operation of the drive unit can drive the execution unit to work, moving from one side of the discharge port to the discharge port position to perform cleaning and unclog operations. After completion, the execution unit can return to the initial position, which is beneficial to the operation of the discharge port. The structure is simple and highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0028] This application can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings;

[0029] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a storage tank anti-clogging material monitoring device in the embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of a storage tank anti-clogging material monitoring device in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the monitoring mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of the worm gear and auxiliary component in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting bracket in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the rotating shaft and the cam in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Explanation of main symbol components:

[0038] 10. Storage tank; 11. Fabric carrier; 12. Conveyor belt; 13. Discharge port;

[0039] 20. Monitoring mechanism; 21. Mounting frame; 211. First inclined groove; 2111. Limiting block; 212. Second inclined groove; 213. Groove;

[0040] 22. Monitoring structure; 221. Support; 222. Monitoring component; 223. Adjustment component; 224. Rotating column; 225. Fixing block;

[0041] 23. First drive assembly; 231. Worm gear; 2311. First section of worm gear; 2312. Second section of worm gear; 2313. First annular groove; 2314. Second annular groove; 232. Power source; 233. Worm wheel; 234. Fixing plate;

[0042] 24. Slider; 241. Connecting frame; 242. Compression spring; 243. Arc block; 244. Guide rod; 2441. First spring; 245. Limiting ring; 25. Rotating shaft; 251. Cam; 252. Limiting groove;

[0043] 26. Connecting arm; 261. Connecting shaft; 262. Transmission rod; 263. Wedge block; 264. Second spring; 265. Base support. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and represent schematic diagrams, not actual pictures, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In order to better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some components in the figures may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product size; it is understandable for those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the figures.

[0045] In the figures of this invention, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this invention, it should be understood that terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figures, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing positional relationships in the figures are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0047] like Figures 1-2 As shown in the figure, this application discloses a storage tank anti-blocking material monitoring device, including a storage tank 10, a monitoring mechanism 20 and a cleaning structure. The storage tank 10 is provided with a discharge port 13 at the bottom. The monitoring mechanism 20 is provided on both sides of the discharge port 13 for monitoring the material passing through the discharge port 13. The cleaning structure is provided at the discharge port 13 for automatically cleaning the discharge port 13 according to the monitoring situation.

[0048] In this embodiment, a material carrier 11 is provided above the storage tank 10 for conveying materials such as tobacco shreds and stems into the storage tank 10. A conveyor belt 12 is installed on the inner bottom of the storage tank 10. On the one hand, it can store materials such as tobacco shreds and stems in the storage tank 10. On the other hand, it can convey the materials in the storage tank 10 to the production line when needed.

[0049] In this embodiment, the monitoring mechanism 20 includes a mounting frame 21 and a monitoring structure 22. The monitoring structure 22 is mounted on the mounting frame 21 and located on both sides of the discharge port 13, and is used to monitor the material passing through the discharge port 13 and the material blocking the discharge port 13. The cleaning structure is located below the discharge port 13 and is used to move to the discharge port first, and then automatically clean the material blocking the discharge port 13.

[0050] By setting a monitoring mechanism 20 at the discharge port 13 of the storage tank 10, the material discharge situation can be monitored. When the material is detected to be blocked at the discharge port 13, the blockage can be automatically cleared by the cleaning structure, which is efficient and safe.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-3 As shown, the monitoring structure 22 includes a bracket 221 and a monitoring component 222. The mounting frame 21 is arranged on both sides of the discharge port 13, and the bracket 221 is mounted on the mounting frame 21 with an upward tilt. The monitoring component 222 is mounted on the free end of the bracket 221 and is used to monitor the status of the discharge port 13.

[0052] In this embodiment, two mounting brackets 21 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the discharge port 13 to provide a better installation base for the monitoring structure 22 and the cleaning structure. To improve the monitoring effect, two brackets 221 are provided, both of which are Z-shaped. Each mounting bracket 21 has a groove 213. One end of the Z-shape extends out of the groove 213, and the end extending out of the groove 213 is installed in the groove 213 by the cooperation of the fixing block 225 and the rotating column 224. The free end of the Z-shaped bracket 221 located inside the mounting bracket 21 is fixedly connected to the monitoring component 222 by bolts, thereby stably installing the monitoring component 222 and enabling the monitoring of the material passing through the discharge port 13.

[0053] In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the monitoring structure 22 also includes an adjusting component 223 for adjusting the position of the monitoring component 222. The adjusting component can be set as an adjusting block, which is fixedly installed on the cleaning structure. As the cleaning structure moves, the adjusting block gradually abuts against the lower end of the Z-shaped bracket 221, thereby changing the position of the monitoring component 222 and causing the monitoring component 222 to tilt upwards so that it can be tilted and raised to monitor the material blockage at the discharge port 13. When the cleaning structure is reset, the monitoring component 222 automatically resets under its own weight, with the rotating column 224 as the axis of rotation. This method is simple in structure, does not require additional power, and is highly practical.

[0054] In another implementation, the adjusting component 223 can be configured as an electric telescopic rod, a miniature cylinder, or other telescopic device. The output end of the telescopic device is fixedly connected to the Z-shaped bracket 221, thereby controlling the tilting and resetting of the monitoring component 222. In practice, a suitable structure or device can also be selected to achieve the tilting and resetting of the monitoring component 222.

[0055] In this embodiment, the monitoring component 222 can be configured as a photoelectric sensor, material flow detection sensor, camera, image sensor, etc., and appropriate sensors or monitoring devices can be selected according to actual conditions. In practice, these sensors or monitoring devices are also connected to signal processing devices such as industrial control computers, PLC controllers, and central processing units to receive signals transmitted by the sensors or monitoring devices and control the operation of the cleaning structure based on the received signals.

[0056] In this embodiment, the communication method and signal processing method between the sensor or monitoring device and the signal processing device are existing technologies, and the operation of the signal processing device controlling the cleaning structure according to the received signal is also existing technology, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0057] In this embodiment, during normal monitoring, the monitoring component 222 is in a horizontal state and can monitor the material discharge from the discharge port 13. When the discharge port 13 becomes blocked, that is, when the monitoring component 222 detects that the material in the discharge port 13 has decreased, it controls the cleaning structure to work to clean and unclog the blocked discharge port 13. After completion, the cleaning structure is reset.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-7 As shown, the cleaning structure includes a drive unit and an execution unit. The drive unit is mounted on one of the mounting brackets 21 and is used to drive the execution unit. The execution unit is connected to the drive unit and is used to clean the blocked discharge port 13. The drive unit moves the execution unit from one side of the discharge port 13 to its position to perform cleaning and unblocking operations. After completion, the execution unit returns to its initial position, eliminating the need for manual operation and making the process safer and more efficient.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the drive unit includes a first drive assembly 23 and a second drive assembly. The first drive assembly 23 is mounted on the mounting bracket 21, and the second drive assembly is connected to the first drive assembly 23 for transmission. It is used to move under the drive of the first drive assembly 23 and drive the execution unit to move, thereby moving the execution unit to the discharge port 13 to perform cleaning and unblocking operations. After the cleaning and unblocking operations are completed, the execution unit can be reset.

[0060] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the first drive assembly 23 includes a power source 232, a worm gear 231, a worm wheel 233, and auxiliary components. The power source 232 is bolted to the side wall of the mounting bracket 21. The worm gear 231 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 21 and connected to the output end of the power source 232. The worm wheel 233 is fixedly mounted on the second drive assembly and meshes with the worm gear 231. The auxiliary components are mounted on the worm gear 231 to assist in the reset of the second drive assembly.

[0061] In this embodiment, mounting brackets 21 are bolted to both ends of the worm gear 231 and fixing plates 234 are fixedly mounted thereon, so that both ends of the worm gear 231 can be rotatably mounted between the fixing plates 234. The output end of the power source 232 is fixedly connected to one end of the worm gear 231 via a coupling. Both mounting brackets 21 are provided with a first inclined groove 211 and a second inclined groove 212. The two first inclined grooves 211 are located on the same plane, and the two second inclined grooves 212 are located on the same plane. The first drive assembly 23 is located below the first inclined groove 211 and is also inclined. The second drive assembly is assembled between the two first inclined grooves 211, and the execution unit is assembled between the two second inclined grooves 212.

[0062] In the initial state, the second drive assembly is located at the lowest end of the two first inclined chute 211. During movement, it can move along the inclined direction of the first inclined chute 211 and finally return to the lowest end. In the initial state, the execution unit is located at the lowest end of the two second inclined chute 212. During movement, it can move along the inclined direction of the second inclined chute 212 and clear and unblock the blocked discharge port 13 at the high point, and finally return to the lowest end.

[0063] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the auxiliary components include a slider 24, a connecting frame 241, a guide rod 244, and an elastic element. The slider 24 is screwed onto the worm gear 231, the connecting frame 241 is fixedly connected to the slider 24, and the elastic element is fixedly disposed at the free end of the connecting frame 241 and corresponds to the second drive assembly, enabling it to be used for resetting the second drive assembly. The guide rod 244 is fixedly disposed on the fixed plate 234 and slides through the connecting frame 241, allowing the slider 24 to move linearly along the guide rod 244.

[0064] In this embodiment, the slider 24 is located above the worm 231. A limit ring 245 is fixedly installed on the worm 231 at the position corresponding to the highest point of the first inclined groove 211 to limit the movement distance of the slider 24 and avoid interference with the second drive assembly. Before the second drive assembly reaches the highest point of the first inclined groove 211, the slider 24 will also move synchronously on the worm 231 without obstructing the movement of the second drive assembly. At this time, the section of the worm 231 where the slider 24 is located can be set to be long enough, that is, there is enough length between the slider 24 and the fixed plate 234 to prevent the slider 24 from getting stuck during the upward movement.

[0065] In another implementation, such as Figure 6As shown, the worm 231 can be divided into two sections. The first section, worm 2311, is used to cooperate with the movement of the worm wheel 233, and the second section, worm 2312, is used for the movement of the slider 24. A first annular groove 2313 is formed at the connection point of the second section, near the first section, and a second annular groove 2314 is formed at the end of the second section, near the fixed plate 234, to limit the movement distance of the slider 24. To enable the slider 24 to reciprocate on the second section, worm 2312, a first spring 2441 is fitted onto both ends of the guide rod 244 and the connecting frame 241, so that the slider 24, within the first and second annular grooves 2313 and 2314, facilitates the reciprocating movement of the slider 24 on the second section, under the action of the first spring 2441.

[0066] In this embodiment, the elastic element can be configured as a compression spring 242 and an arc-shaped block 243. One end of the compression spring 242 is fixedly connected to the free end of the connecting frame 241, and the other end is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped block 243. This allows the second drive assembly to reset through the action of the compression spring 242 when it is resetting. The arc-shaped block 243 increases the contact area and thus the force. In practice, the arc-shaped block 243 can also be a strip block or the like. The compression spring 242 can also be configured as an elastic plastic or rubber block.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figures 7-8 As shown, the second drive assembly includes a rotating shaft 25 and multiple cams 251. The rotating shaft 25 is rotatably mounted between two first inclined slots 211, and the multiple cams 251 are fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 25 at different angles. The worm gear 233 is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 25 outside the mounting bracket 21 via a spline, so that the worm gear 233 and the worm 231 can mesh outside the mounting bracket 21.

[0068] To enable the rotating shaft 25 to move along the first inclined groove 211 without rotating within the first inclined groove 211, symmetrical limiting grooves 252 are provided on the rotating shaft 25. Limiting blocks 2111 are fixedly provided on both inner sides of the first inclined groove 211. The length of the limiting blocks 2111 is smaller than the length of the first inclined groove 211. The limiting blocks 2111 correspond to the limiting grooves 252, enabling the rotating shaft 25 to move along the first inclined groove 211 without rotating within the first inclined groove 211. Meanwhile, the rotating shaft 25 can rotate in place within the space at the highest point of the first inclined groove 211, thereby driving the execution unit to clean and unclog the blocked discharge port 13.

[0069] In this embodiment, multiple cams 251 are fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 25 at equal intervals and at different angles, which can intermittently push the actuator to improve the cleaning and unblocking effect of the actuator. In actual practice, only one cam 251 can be set for pushing, and the number of cams 251 can be selected according to the actual situation.

[0070] In this embodiment, when the power source 232 is working, it drives the worm gear 231 to rotate. Due to the cooperation between the limiting block 2111 and the limiting groove 252, the worm wheel 233 can climb along the direction of the worm gear 231 when the worm gear 231 rotates, thereby driving the rotating shaft 25 to move along the first inclined groove 211 from the lowest end to the highest point. When it moves into the space at the highest point, the limiting block 2111 disengages from the limiting groove 252, thereby allowing the rotating shaft 25 to rotate in place, and thus driving different... The cam 251 at an angle intermittently pushes the actuator; during this process, the slider 24 also moves upward along the worm 231 without causing any impact. When the rotating shaft 25 needs to be reset, the worm 231 rotates in the opposite direction, causing the slider 24 to move in the opposite direction, so that under the action of the second spring 264, the arc block 243 continuously squeezes the rotating shaft 25, so that the limiting groove 252 can be aligned with the limiting block 2111. Thus, under the continuous rotation of the worm 231, the worm wheel 233 crawls downward along the worm 231 to achieve the reset.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the execution unit includes a connecting arm 26, a connecting shaft 261, multiple transmission rods 262, and multiple wedge blocks 263. The connecting shaft 261 is slidably mounted on two second inclined grooves 212 of the mounting bracket 21. The connecting arm 26 is connected between the rotating shaft 25 and the connecting shaft 261, so that when the rotating shaft 25 moves along the first inclined groove 211, it can drive the connecting shaft 261 to move on the second inclined groove 212 via the connecting arm 26.

[0072] Multiple transmission rods 262 are slidably mounted on the connecting shaft 261. The bottom ends of the multiple transmission rods 262 correspond to cams 251 at different angles. Multiple wedge blocks 263 are fixedly mounted on the multiple transmission rods 262 so that when the cams 251 rotate, they can push the transmission rods 262, thereby driving the wedge blocks 263 to move, so that the wedge blocks 263 can clean and unclog the blocked discharge port 13.

[0073] To prevent the wedge block 263 from getting stuck in the blocked material and to make the transmission rod 262 move more smoothly, a second spring 264 is sleeved on each transmission rod 262. The second spring 264 is located between the connecting shaft 261 and the wedge block 263.

[0074] In this embodiment, in order to increase the contact area between the cam 251 and the transmission rod 262, a base support is fixed to the bottom of each transmission rod 262 by bolts, and the bottom of the base support is arc-shaped.

[0075] In this embodiment, to reduce the possibility of materials falling and adhering to the second spring 264 during cleaning and unblocking, the second spring 264 is sleeved between the base and the connecting shaft 261.

[0076] In this embodiment, when the adjusting component 223 is set as an adjusting block, the adjusting block is fixedly installed on the connecting shaft 261 and located between the two mounting brackets 21, so that when the connecting shaft 261 moves along the second inclined groove 212, it can drive the monitoring component 222 to adjust its position.

[0077] In this embodiment, in order to make the rotation of the shaft 25 on the connecting arm 26 smoother, a bearing can be fitted between the shaft 25 and the connecting arm 26.

[0078] In this embodiment, the power source 232 can be configured as a servo motor, a geared motor, or other suitable power equipment, depending on the actual situation.

[0079] In other embodiments, to enable the rotating shaft 25 to move and reset along the first inclined groove 211, an electric telescopic rod can be installed on the mounting frame 21, with the output end of the electric telescopic rod fixedly connected to the connecting arm 26. To enable the rotation of the rotating shaft 25, a power source 232 can be fixedly installed on the connecting arm 26 via a motor mount, with the output shaft of the power source 232 connected to the rotating shaft 25 via a coupling.

[0080] In this embodiment, under normal conditions, the monitoring component 222 is in a horizontal position, the rotating shaft 25 is located at the lowest end of the first inclined groove 211, and the connecting shaft 261 is located at the lowest end of the second inclined groove 212. When the monitoring component 222 detects that the material at the discharge port 13 has decreased, i.e. when there is a blockage, it controls the power source 232 to work, thereby driving the worm gear 231 to rotate. The rotation of the worm gear 231 drives the worm wheel 233 to rotate. Due to the cooperation between the limiting block 2111 and the limiting groove 252, the worm wheel 233 climbs on the worm gear 231, thereby causing the rotating shaft 25 to move upward in the first inclined groove 211. Through the action of the connecting arm 26, the connecting shaft 261 moves in the second inclined groove 212. When the rotating shaft 25 moves to the highest point of the first inclined groove 211, the limiting block 2111 disengages from the limiting groove 252, allowing the rotating shaft 25 to rotate in place. This drives the cams 251 at different angles to intermittently push the bottom support, thereby driving the wedge block 263 to clean and unclog the blocked discharge port 13. During this process, the adjusting block and the Z-shaped bracket 221 gradually come into contact, causing the Z-shaped bracket 221 to tilt upwards, so that the monitoring component 222 can be tilted to monitor the blocked material. The frequency of pushing can be controlled according to the blocked material to achieve a better unblocking effect.

[0081] After cleaning and unblocking are completed, the worm gear 231 rotates in the reverse direction, causing the slider 24 to move in the reverse direction. Under the action of the second spring 264, the arc-shaped block 243 continuously presses the rotating shaft 25, so that the limiting groove 252 can be aligned with the limiting block 2111. As a result, under the continuous rotation of the worm gear 231, the worm wheel 233 crawls down along the worm gear 231 and drives the rotating shaft 25 to reset in the first inclined groove 211. During this process, through the action of the connecting arm 26, the connecting shaft 261 is driven to reset in the second inclined groove 212, thereby completing the reset of the entire device.

[0082] The above provides a detailed description of a storage tank anti-clogging material monitoring device provided by the present invention. The specific embodiments described are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to the present invention without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0083] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "embodiment," "some alternative embodiments," "exemplary embodiments," and "some embodiments" used in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0084] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A storage tank anti-clogging material monitoring device, characterized in that, The system includes a storage tank (10), a monitoring mechanism (20), and a cleaning structure. The storage tank (10) has a discharge port (13) at its bottom. The monitoring mechanism (20) is located on both sides of the discharge port (13) to monitor the material passing through the discharge port (13). The cleaning structure is located at the discharge port (13) to automatically clean the discharge port (13) based on the monitoring results. The monitoring mechanism (20) includes a mounting frame (21) and a monitoring structure (22). The monitoring structure (22) is mounted on the mounting frame (21) and located on both sides of the discharge port (13). The monitoring mechanism (20) can also monitor the material blocking the discharge port (13). The cleaning structure is used to automatically clean the material blocking the discharge port (13). The cleaning structure includes a drive unit and an execution unit. The drive unit is mounted on the mounting bracket (21) and is used to drive the execution unit to work. The execution unit is connected to the drive unit in a transmission manner and is used to clean the blocked discharge port (13). The drive unit includes a first drive component (23) and a second drive component. The first drive component (23) is mounted on the mounting bracket (21). The second drive component is connected to the first drive component (23) for driving under the drive of the first drive component (23) and driving the execution unit to move. The first drive assembly (23) includes a power source (232), a worm (231), a worm wheel (233), and auxiliary components. The power source (232) is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket (21). The worm (231) is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket (21) and connected to the output end of the power source (232). The worm wheel (233) is fixedly mounted on the second drive assembly and meshes with the worm (231). The auxiliary components are mounted on the worm (231) and are used to assist in the reset of the second drive assembly. The auxiliary components include a slider (24), a connecting frame (241), a guide rod (244), and an elastic element. The slider (24) is screwed onto the worm gear (231), the connecting frame (241) is fixedly connected to the slider (24), the elastic element is fixedly disposed at the free end of the connecting frame (241), and the guide rod (244) is fixedly disposed on the mounting frame (21). The guide rod (244) slides through the slider (24). The second drive assembly includes a rotating shaft (25) and a plurality of cams (251). The rotating shaft (25) is mounted on a mounting bracket (21), and the plurality of cams (251) are mounted on the rotating shaft (25) at different angles. Both mounting brackets (21) have a first inclined groove (211) and a second inclined groove (212). The two first inclined grooves (211) are located on the same plane, and the two second inclined grooves (212) are located on the same plane. The rotating shaft (25) is rotatably mounted between the two first inclined grooves (211). 11) The inner side of each is fixedly provided with a limiting block (2111), and the rotating shaft (25) is provided with a symmetrical limiting groove (252). The length of the limiting block (2111) is smaller than the length of the first inclined groove (211). The limiting block (2111) corresponds to the limiting groove (252), which enables the rotating shaft (25) to move along the first inclined groove (211) without rotating in the first inclined groove (211). When the rotating shaft (25) is in the space of the highest point of the first inclined groove (211), it can rotate in place. The execution unit includes a connecting arm (26), a connecting shaft (261), multiple transmission rods (262), and multiple wedge blocks (263). The connecting shaft (261) is slidably mounted on two second inclined grooves (212) of the mounting bracket (21). The connecting arm (26) is connected between the rotating shaft (25) and the connecting shaft (261) so that when the rotating shaft (25) moves along the first inclined groove (211), it can drive the connecting shaft (261) to move on the second inclined groove (212) through the connecting arm (26). The multiple transmission rods (262) are slidably mounted on the connecting shaft (261). The bottom ends of the multiple transmission rods (262) correspond to the cams (251) at different angles. The multiple wedge blocks (263) are fixedly mounted on the multiple transmission rods (262) so that when the cams (251) rotate, they can push the transmission rods (262), thereby driving the wedge blocks (263) to move. Each transmission rod (262) is fitted with a second spring (264), which is located between the connecting shaft (261) and the wedge block (263).

2. The storage tank anti-clogging material monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The monitoring structure (22) includes a bracket (221) and a monitoring component (222). The mounting bracket (21) is set on both sides of the discharge port (13). The bracket (221) can be mounted on the mounting bracket (21) with an upward tilt. The monitoring component (222) is mounted on the free end of the bracket (221) and is used to monitor the status of the discharge port (13).

3. The storage tank anti-clogging material monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket (221) is Z-shaped, and the mounting bracket (21) has a groove (213). One end of the Z-shaped bracket (221) can be mounted upward in the groove (213), and the other end is fixedly connected to the monitoring component (222).

4. The storage tank anti-clogging material monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The monitoring structure (22) also includes an adjustment component (223) for adjusting the position of the monitoring component (222).

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