Special tool for mineralogical specimen identification

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of specimen identification, in particular to a mineralogy specimen identification special tool which comprises a tool box, a box cover is clamped to the top of the tool box, a telescopic rod is fixed to the inner surface of the tool box, a fixing plate is fixed to the top surface of the telescopic rod, and a mounting seat is fixed to the top surface of the fixing plate. The device comprises a mounting base, a concave base is slidably connected in the mounting base, a mounting rack is fixed on the top surface of the concave base, an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer and an optical microscope are symmetrically mounted on the mounting rack, a notch is formed in the middle of the mounting rack, a sliding column is slidably connected in the notch, and a hardness testing probe is fixed on the bottom surface of the sliding column. According to the invention, tedious switching when a plurality of independent instruments are used is avoided, switching among different identification instruments is not needed, a plurality of identification test operations can be completed on the same tool, time and energy are saved, a specimen can be fixed during identification, and the accuracy of a measurement result is prevented from being influenced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of specimen identification, and particularly to a special tool for mineralogical specimen identification. Background Art

[0002] Mineral specimens have a small amount of bedrock attached, which can vividly reflect the characteristics of the mineral. The main minerals and associated and symbiotic mineral combinations have good shapes, distinct color contrasts, and strong overall ornamental value. Because mineral specimens record and preserve the physical and chemical changes in their location, they have important value in geological and mineral research. By collecting and studying mineral specimens, one can understand the geological structure, geological age, geological origin, chemical composition, and physical properties of the minerals in that area. Therefore, tools are needed to identify mineralogical specimens.

[0003] In the traditional process of mineralogical specimen identification, since different identification methods usually require the use of multiple independent instruments, each time a different instrument is used, separate operations such as carrying, installing, debugging, and calibrating the instrument are required. Moreover, the switching between different instruments often involves a complex equipment adjustment process. This not only makes the operation process cumbersome but also wastes a lot of time and energy, seriously affecting the work efficiency of the identification personnel. Additionally, it is difficult to effectively fix mineral specimens of different shapes and sizes, and the movement of the specimens during identification can lead to inaccurate spectral information, reducing the identification quality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems in the prior art that the identification tool depends on multiple independent instruments, resulting in a cumbersome operation process, complex equipment adjustment during instrument switching, which affects work efficiency, has a single function and can only provide single-dimensional information, leading to easy errors in identification, and cannot effectively fix specimens of various shapes and sizes, thus affecting the accuracy of measurement results. A special tool for mineralogical specimen identification is proposed.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A special tool for mineralogical specimen identification includes a toolbox, the top of the toolbox is snap-connected with a box cover, the inner surface of the toolbox is fixed with a telescopic rod, the top surface of the telescopic rod is fixed with a fixing plate, the top surface of the fixing plate is fixed with a mounting seat, a concave seat is slidably connected inside the mounting seat, the top surface of the concave seat is fixed with a mounting frame, an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer and an optical microscope are symmetrically installed on the mounting frame respectively, a concave opening is formed in the middle of the mounting frame, a sliding column is slidably connected inside the concave opening, and a hardness test probe is fixed on the bottom surface of the sliding column;

[0007] It further includes:

[0008] Lifting member, which is used to drive the fixed plate to lift and slide;

[0009] Moving member, which is used to drive the concave seat to move horizontally;

[0010] Clamping member, which is used to clamp mineralogical specimens;

[0011] Driving member, which is used to drive the sliding column to lift and slide.

[0012] Preferably, the lifting member includes:

[0013] Rotating rod, which is rotatably connected inside the toolbox;

[0014] Double-headed screw rod, which is fixedly sleeved on the rotating rod;

[0015] Sleeve, which is threadedly sleeved on the double-headed screw rod;

[0016] Connecting rod, which is hinged on the sleeve;

[0017] T-shaped seat, which is fixed on the bottom surface of the fixed plate, and the T-shaped seat is hinged to the other end of the connecting rod.

[0018] Preferably, the inside of the sleeve is hollow, and the inside of the sleeve is provided with an external thread that is threadedly matched with the double-headed screw rod. There are two symmetrically arranged sleeves, connecting rods and T-shaped seats, and the two sleeves slide in the same direction.

[0019] Preferably, the moving member includes:

[0020] Groove, which is opened inside the mounting seat;

[0021] Lead screw, which is rotatably connected inside the groove.

[0022] Preferably, the bottom of the mounting seat is provided with a downward protrusion, and the downward protrusion of the mounting seat is threadedly connected to the lead screw and slidably connected to the groove.

[0023] Preferably, the clamping member includes:

[0024] Telescopic outer sleeve rod, which is fixed on the side walls on both sides of the concave seat;

[0025] Telescopic inner sleeve rod, which is slidably connected inside the telescopic outer sleeve rod;

[0026] Spring, which is sleeved on the telescopic inner sleeve rod;

[0027] Both ends of the spring are respectively fixedly connected to the side wall of the telescopic outer sleeve rod and the side wall of the clamping ball;

[0028] A clamping ball, which is fixed at the end of the telescopic inner sleeve rod.

[0029] Preferably, the driving member includes:

[0030] A support plate, which is fixed on the top surface of the mounting bracket;

[0031] A rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the support plate;

[0032] A gear, which is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft;

[0033] A rack, which is fixed on the side wall of the sliding column, and the gear meshes with the rack;

[0034] An annular through groove, which is opened on the sliding column;

[0035] A support rod, which is fixed in the notch;

[0036] A compression spring, which is fixed on the top surface of the support rod, and the other end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to the sliding column.

[0037] Preferably, the sliding column is slidably sleeved on the support rod through the annular through groove.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0039] 1. The operation process of the present invention is simple and smooth. From the lifting adjustment to the horizontal movement, and then to the use of different identification functions, all can be completed through simple mechanical operations. This integrated operation method avoids the cumbersome switching and complex equipment adjustment processes when using multiple independent instruments, enabling the identification personnel to complete the identification work of mineralogical specimens more efficiently.

[0040] 2. The present invention integrates an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, an optical microscope and a hardness test probe, and can identify mineral specimens from multiple dimensions such as elemental composition, microstructure and hardness, providing relatively comprehensive information for the identifier and improving the accuracy and reliability of the identification. Users do not need to switch back and forth between different identification instruments, and can complete multiple identification test operations on the same tool, saving time and effort.

[0041] 3. By using the telescopic property of the clamping member and the spring force, the present invention can firmly fix mineral specimens of various shapes and sizes. During the entire identification process, whether it is X-ray fluorescence analysis, microscopic observation or hardness test, the mineral specimens can be ensured to be in a stable state, avoiding the influence of specimen movement or shaking on the accuracy of the measurement results and improving the reliability of the identification results. Description of the Drawings

[0042] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of a special tool for mineralogical specimen identification proposed by the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 Top view schematic diagram of the overall structure of a special tool for mineralogical specimen identification proposed by the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the overall sectional structure of a special tool for mineralogical specimen identification proposed by the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the overall internal component structure of a special tool for mineralogical specimen identification proposed by the present invention;

[0046] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the driving part structure of a special tool for mineralogical specimen identification proposed by the present invention;

[0047] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the clamping part structure of a special tool for mineralogical specimen identification proposed by the present invention;

[0048] Figure 7 For a special tool for mineralogical specimen identification proposed by the present invention Figure 6 Enlarged structure schematic diagram at position A.

[0049] In the figure:

[0050] 1. Toolbox; 2. Box cover; 3. Telescopic rod; 4. Fixed plate; 41. Rotating rod; 42. Double-headed screw rod; 43. Sleeve; 44. Connecting rod; 45. T-shaped seat; 5. Mounting seat; 51. Groove; 52. Lead screw; 6. Concave seat; 61. Telescopic outer sleeve rod; 62. Telescopic inner sleeve rod; 63. Spring; 64. Clamping ball; 7. Mounting bracket; 8. X-ray fluorescence spectrometer; 9. Optical microscope; 10. Notch; 11. Slide column; 1101. Support plate; 1102. Rotating shaft; 1103. Gear; 1104. Rack; 1105. Annular through groove; 1106. Compression spring; 1107. Support rod; 12. Hardness test probe. Detailed implementation manners

[0051] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0052] Refer to Figures 1 - 7, a special tool for mineralogical specimen identification, including a toolbox 1, a box cover 2 is clamped on the top of the toolbox 1, a telescopic rod 3 is fixed on the inner surface of the toolbox 1, a fixing plate 4 is fixed on the top surface of the telescopic rod 3, a mounting seat 5 is fixed on the top surface of the fixing plate 4, a concave seat 6 is slidably connected in the mounting seat 5, a mounting frame 7 is fixed on the top surface of the concave seat 6, an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer 8 and an optical microscope 9 are symmetrically mounted on the mounting frame 7 respectively, a notch 10 is formed in the middle of the mounting frame 7, a sliding column 11 is slidably connected in the notch 10, and a hardness test probe 12 is fixed on the bottom surface of the sliding column 11.

[0053] It should be noted that when the X-ray fluorescence spectrometer 8 is in use, it is turned on. When it is turned on, X-rays are emitted to the mineral specimen. After the mineral is excited, fluorescence is generated. The X-ray fluorescence spectrometer 8 can analyze the types and approximate contents of elements contained in the mineral by detecting the wavelength and intensity of the fluorescence. Different elements will produce characteristic fluorescence spectra when excited by X-rays. By comparing the detected spectral information with the built-in element spectral database, the elemental composition of the mineral can be determined.

[0054] The optical microscope 9 observes the microscopic structure of the mineral specimen through its high-power optical system, such as crystal morphology, cleavage, fracture, inclusions and other characteristics. The details of the mineral at the microscopic scale can be clearly seen, providing an intuitive basis for the identification of the mineral.

[0055] A special tool for mineralogical specimen identification also includes a lifting member, a moving member, a clamping member and a driving member.

[0056] The lifting member is used to drive the fixing plate 4 to lift and slide. The lifting member includes a rotating rod 41, a double-headed screw rod 42, a sleeve 43, a connecting rod 44 and a T-shaped seat 45. The rotating rod 41 is rotatably connected in the toolbox 1, the double-headed screw rod 42 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating rod 41, the sleeve 43 is threadedly sleeved on the double-headed screw rod 42, the connecting rod 44 is hinged on the sleeve 43, and the T-shaped seat 45 is fixed on the bottom surface of the fixing plate 4. The T-shaped seat 45 is hinged to the other end of the connecting rod 44.

[0057] The moving member is used to drive the concave seat 6 to move horizontally. The moving member includes a groove 51 and a lead screw 52. The groove 51 is formed in the mounting seat 5, the lead screw 52 is rotatably connected in the groove 51, a downward protrusion is provided at the bottom of the mounting seat 5, and the downward protrusion of the mounting seat 5 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 52 and slidably connected to the groove 51.

[0058] The clamping member is used to clamp mineralogical specimens. The clamping member includes a telescopic outer sleeve rod 61, a telescopic inner sleeve rod 62, a spring 63 and a clamping ball 64. The telescopic outer sleeve rod 61 is fixed on the side walls of both sides of the concave seat 6. The telescopic inner sleeve rod 62 is slidably connected inside the telescopic outer sleeve rod 61. The spring 63 is sleeved on the telescopic inner sleeve rod 62. The two ends of the spring 63 are respectively fixedly connected to the side wall of the telescopic outer sleeve rod 61 and the side wall of the clamping ball 64. The clamping ball 64 is fixed at the end of the telescopic inner sleeve rod 62. This design can adapt to mineral specimens of different sizes and ensure the stability of the mineral specimens during the identification process.

[0059] The driving member is used to drive the lifting and sliding of the sliding column 11. The driving member includes a support plate 1101, a rotating shaft 1102, a gear 1103, a rack 1104, an annular through groove 1105, a support rod 1107 and a compression spring 1106. The support plate 1101 is fixed on the top surface of the mounting frame 7. The rotating shaft 1102 is rotatably connected to the support plate 1101. The gear 1103 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft 1102. The rack 1104 is fixed on the side wall of the sliding column 11. The gear 1103 meshes with the rack 1104. The annular through groove 1105 is opened on the sliding column 11. The support rod 1107 is fixed in the notch 10. The compression spring 1106 is fixed on the top surface of the support rod 1107. The other end of the compression spring 1106 is fixedly connected to the sliding column 11. The sliding column 11 is slidably sleeved on the support rod 1107 through the annular through groove 1105. The sliding column 11 is slidably sleeved on the support rod 1107 through the annular through groove 1105, and the support rod 1107 is fixed in the notch 10, providing guidance and support for the lifting of the sliding column 11. The existence of the compression spring 1106 can ensure that the sliding column 11 is in the initial position when no external force is applied. When the test is completed, the elastic force of the compression spring 1106 can pull the sliding column 11 back to the initial position.

[0060] The inside of the sleeve 43 is hollow. An external thread that is threadedly engaged with the double-headed screw 42 is provided inside the sleeve 43. There are two sets of the sleeve 43, the connecting rod 44 and the T-shaped seat 45, and the two sleeves 43 slide in the same direction.

[0061] It should be noted that the driving sources of the rotating rod 41, the rotating shaft 1102, and the lead screw 52 can be motors or manual driving. When driven by a motor, a small DC motor is installed at the end sides of the three components. By the forward and reverse rotation of the motor, the rotating rod 41 is driven to rotate. The motor can be connected to the rotating rod 41 through a coupling to ensure the effective transmission of power. The motor can be controlled by a controller and operated through buttons or a touch screen to achieve automatic or semi-automatic lifting control. At the same time, the rotation speed and torque of the motor can be adjusted according to actual needs to meet different operating conditions. When selecting the driving source, factors such as the specific use environment, operation frequency, accuracy requirements, and cost need to be comprehensively considered. For field operations or simple operation requirements, the manual driving method may be more advantageous because it is simple and reliable and does not require additional power sources; while in a laboratory environment or when high precision and automation are required, the electric driving method can provide a more precise and efficient operation experience. At the same time, regardless of which driving method is adopted, the reliability and maintainability of the driving source need to be considered to ensure the long-term stable use of the special tool for mineralogical specimen identification. Since this method belongs to the existing technology in this field and is not unique, it will not be elaborated in detail.

[0062] The functional principle of the present invention can be described through the following operation modes:

[0063] When using this tool to identify mineralogical specimens, first rotate the rotating rod 41. The rotating rod 41 drives the double-headed screw rod 42 to rotate. According to the principle of screw transmission, the rotation of the double-headed screw rod 42 will cause the two sleeves 43 to simultaneously perform linear motions in the same direction along their axes. The motion of the sleeves 43 is transmitted to the T-shaped seat 45 through the connecting rod 44, converting the linear motion of the sleeves 43 into the lifting motion of the T-shaped seat 45, and then driving the fixing plate 4 and components such as the mounting seat 5, concave seat 6, and mounting bracket 7 installed on the fixing plate 4 to lift and slide out of the toolbox 1 as a whole;

[0064] Subsequently, place the mineralogical specimen on the concave seat 6, and use the telescopic outer sleeve rod 61, telescopic inner sleeve rod 62, spring 63, and clamping ball 64 of the clamping member to fix the specimen. The telescopic inner sleeve rod 62 can slide within the telescopic outer sleeve rod 61. The spring 63 is in a stretched state, and the generated elastic force causes the clamping ball 64 to apply pressure to the specimen, thereby firmly clamping the specimen on the concave seat 6;

[0065] Next, rotate the lead screw 52. According to the principle of screw drive, the rotation of the lead screw 52 will cause the mounting seat 5 to slide horizontally within the groove 51. In this way, the concave seat 6 can be driven to move horizontally, enabling the mineralogical specimen held to be moved horizontally under the X-ray fluorescence spectrometer 8. The mineral sample is excited by X-rays, and the fluorescence spectrum it emits is measured to quickly determine the types and approximate contents of the elements contained in the mineral. Subsequently, it is continuously driven to move horizontally. When it moves under the optical microscope 9, the crystal form, cleavage, fracture, and other characteristics of the mineral can be clearly observed through the optical microscope 9;

[0066] Finally, drive it to be placed under the hardness test probe 12. Rotate the rotating shaft 1102, and the rotating shaft 1102 drives the gear 1103 fixedly sleeved on it to rotate. Since the gear 1103 meshes with the rack 1104 fixed on the side wall of the sliding column 11, the rotation of the gear 1103 will cause the rack 1104 to drive the sliding column 11 to slide up and down along the notch 10. When the sliding column 11 descends, the hardness test probe 12 presses against the mineral specimen. According to the depth of the probe pressing into the mineral specimen and the applied force, combined with the mechanical sensor and calculation system inside the instrument, the hardness of the mineral can be measured, thereby completing the identification of the mineralogical specimen.

[0067] As described above, only the preferred specific embodiments of the present invention are given, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, makes equivalent substitutions or changes, and all should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A special tool for identifying mineralogical specimens, including a toolbox (1), characterized in that, The top of the toolbox (1) is snap-connected with a box cover (2). An expansion rod (3) is fixed on the inner surface of the toolbox (1). A fixing plate (4) is fixed on the top surface of the expansion rod (3). An installation seat (5) is fixed on the top surface of the fixing plate (4). A concave seat (6) is slidably connected in the installation seat (5). An installation frame (7) is fixed on the top surface of the concave seat (6). An X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (8) and an optical microscope (9) are symmetrically installed on the installation frame (7) respectively. A notch (10) is formed in the middle of the installation frame (7). A sliding column (11) is slidably connected in the notch (10). A hardness test probe (12) is fixed on the bottom surface of the sliding column (11). It further includes: a lifting member for driving the fixing plate (4) to lift and slide; a moving member for driving the concave seat (6) to move horizontally; a clamping member for clamping a mineralogical specimen; a driving member for driving the sliding column (11) to lift and slide.

2. The special tool for identifying mineralogical specimens according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting member includes: a rotating rod (41) rotatably connected in the toolbox (1); a double-headed screw rod (42) fixedly sleeved on the rotating rod (41); a sleeve (43) threadedly sleeved on the double-headed screw rod (42); a connecting rod (44) hinged on the sleeve (43); a T-shaped seat (45) fixed on the bottom surface of the fixing plate (4), and the other end of the connecting rod (44) is hinged to the T-shaped seat (45).

3. The special tool for identifying mineralogical specimens according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sleeve (43) is hollow inside. An external thread that is threadedly engaged with the double-headed screw rod (42) is provided inside the sleeve (43). Two sleeves (43), connecting rods (44) and T-shaped seats (45) are symmetrically provided, and the two sleeves (43) slide in the same direction.

4. The special tool for identifying mineralogical specimens according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving member includes: a groove (51) formed in the installation seat (5); a lead screw (52) rotatably connected in the groove (51).

5. The special tool for identifying mineralogical specimens according to claim 4, characterized in that, A downward protrusion is provided at the bottom of the installation seat (5), and the downward protrusion of the installation seat (5) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (52), and the downward protrusion of the installation seat (5) is slidably connected to the groove (51).

6. The special tool for identifying mineralogical specimens according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping member includes: a telescopic outer sleeve rod (61) fixed on the side walls on both sides of the concave seat (6); a telescopic inner sleeve rod (62) slidably connected in the telescopic outer sleeve rod (61); a spring (63) sleeved on the telescopic inner sleeve rod (62); The two ends of the spring (63) are respectively fixedly connected to the side wall of the telescopic outer sleeve rod (61) and the side wall of the clamping ball (64); a clamping ball (64) fixed at the end of the telescopic inner sleeve rod (62).

7. The special tool for identifying mineralogical specimens according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving member includes: a support plate (1101) fixed on the top surface of the installation frame (7); Rotating shaft (1102), the rotating shaft (1102) is rotatably connected to the support plate (1101); Gear (1103), the gear (1103) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft (1102); Rack (1104), the rack (1104) is fixed on the side wall of the sliding column (11), and the gear (1103) meshes with the rack (1104); Annular through groove (1105), the annular through groove (1105) is opened on the sliding column (11); Support rod (1107), the support rod (1107) is fixed in the notch (10); Compression spring (1106), the compression spring (1106) is fixed on the top surface of the support rod (1107), and the other end of the compression spring (1106) is fixedly connected to the sliding column (11).

8. A special tool for identifying mineralogical specimens according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sliding column (11) is slidably sleeved on the support rod (1107) through the annular through groove (1105).

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