Stock bin feeding system and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a stock bin feeding system and a control method thereof. The stock bin feeding system comprises a discharging platform, a feeding device, a feeding device and a control device, a discharging groove is formed in the discharging bin, and a weighing sensor is arranged on the discharging groove; the storage bin is provided with feeding ports corresponding to the multiple bins, and excess material sensors are arranged in the bins; a discharging opening of the discharging groove corresponds to the feeding device; the discharging device is used for distributing the materials to the corresponding feeding openings; and the control device is electrically connected with the incoming material receiver, the weighing sensor, the excess material sensor, the feeding device and the discharging device. The feeding accuracy is achieved through the excess material sensor, automatic feeding to the corresponding stock bins is achieved through the supplied material receiver, the feeding device and the discharging device, the automation degree is high, the feeding efficiency is high, the stability is high, the production efficiency is greatly improved, and the working environment of workers is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of metallurgical technology, and in particular relates to a silo loading system and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Refining furnaces are an essential part of today's steelmaking process and play a decisive role in product quality. Ladle refining is a secondary metallurgical process performed after the steelmaking process to improve the quality of steel and ensure that the steel meets the stringent mechanical, chemical and environmental requirements required for demanding applications such as structural engineering, automotive manufacturing and high-performance industries.

[0003] Because the refining furnace processes different types of smelting each day, the amount of alloy material used also varies. Therefore, accurate estimation of the required alloy types and quantities is required during material checking to ensure that all alloy materials are stored and sufficient for use. Related technologies all rely on manual material checking and loading, but manual material checking and loading can lead to errors in the estimated required material quantities. Manual loading also suffers from low alignment efficiency and alloy spillage caused by alignment errors. This leads to low worker efficiency, a poor working environment, and inaccurate material quantities. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a silo loading system and a control method thereof, which have a high degree of automation, high loading efficiency, and strong stability, greatly improving production efficiency and improving the working environment of workers.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a silo loading system, comprising:

[0006] The unloading platform is used to carry the unloading vehicle, and a material receiver is provided on the unloading platform;

[0007] The unloading bin is located on one side of the unloading platform. A unloading trough is provided in the unloading bin and a weighing sensor is provided on the unloading trough.

[0008] The storage bin includes multiple chambers for storing different materials. The storage bin is provided with feeding ports corresponding to the multiple chambers, and the chambers are provided with residual material sensors;

[0009] The feeding device is located between the unloading bin and the storage bin, and the discharge port of the unloading chute corresponds to the feeding device;

[0010] The unloading device is movably arranged on the storage bin along the arrangement direction of the multiple feeding ports. The unloading device corresponds to the loading device. The loading device is used to transport the material in the discharge chute to the unloading device, and the unloading device is used to deliver the material to the corresponding feeding port;

[0011] The control device is electrically connected to the incoming material receiver, the weighing sensor, the residual material sensor, the loading device and the unloading device. The control device is configured to send a material request signal according to the residual material information of the residual material sensor; the control device is configured to control the loading device to operate according to the incoming material information of the incoming material receiver and the quality information of the weighing sensor to transport the material to the unloading device; the control device is configured to control the unloading device to deliver the material to the corresponding feeding port according to the incoming material information.

[0012] According to the silo loading system of the present application, the residual material situation of different materials in each chamber of each storage silo can be accurately calculated through the residual material sensor, which is convenient for the production scheduling and smelting of alloy quantities of different processes and steel types. In the event of important variety plans, manual intervention can be achieved quickly, with high accuracy and convenience. In addition, when there is a shortage of materials, materials can be requested accurately, thereby improving the efficiency of the material checking link. During loading, after the unloading truck drives to the unloading platform, the incoming material receiver can be used to obtain incoming material information such as the type and quantity of materials on the unloading truck. The materials on the unloading truck can be unloaded into the unloading trough of the unloading bin. During the entire loading process, the amount of materials in the unloading trough can be obtained through the weighing sensor, and the materials in the unloading trough are transported to the loading device through the discharge port. The loading device can transport the materials discharged from the unloading trough to the unloading device on the storage bin. The control device controls the unloading device to move to the corresponding chamber according to the type of material, so that the unloading port of the unloading device corresponds to the feeding port of the chamber, thereby transporting the corresponding materials to the corresponding chamber. The whole process reduces the operation of personnel, has a high degree of automation, high loading efficiency, and strong stability, greatly improves production efficiency, and improves the working environment of workers.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present application, the unloading device includes a batching conveyor belt and a batching cart, the loading device corresponds to the batching conveyor belt to transport the material to the batching conveyor belt, the batching conveyor belt is connected to the feeding port of the batching cart, the batching cart is provided with a unloading port, and the batching cart can be movably arranged along the arrangement direction of the multiple feeding ports so that the unloading port corresponds to one of the multiple feeding ports, and the control device is electrically connected to the batching conveyor belt and the batching cart.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present application, the storage bin is provided with a Gray busbar extending along the arrangement direction of the multiple feeding ports, the batching vehicle is provided with a position detection device cooperating with the Gray busbar, and the control device is electrically connected to the position detection device.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present application, the storage bin is located above the unloading bin, the loading device includes a loading conveyor belt, the loading conveyor belt includes a lower horizontal section, a vertical section and an upper horizontal section connected in sequence, the discharge port of the unloading trough corresponds to the lower horizontal section, the upper horizontal section corresponds to the unloading device, and the control device is electrically connected to the loading conveyor belt.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present application, a camera device is provided in the unloading bin, and the control device is electrically connected to the camera device. The control device is configured to obtain the residual state of the material in the unloading trough based on the image information of the camera device and / or the quality information of the weighing sensor.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present application, a protective door is provided at the entrance of the unloading bin, which can open and close the entrance of the unloading bin. The control device is electrically connected to the protective door, and the control device is configured to control the opening and closing of the protective door according to the residual state of the material.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present application, an electric vibrator is provided at the discharge port of the discharge chute, and a control device is electrically connected to the electric vibrator. The control device is configured to control the working power of the electric vibrator according to the incoming material information of the incoming material receiver and / or the quality information of the weighing sensor.

[0019] In a second aspect, the present application provides a control method for a silo loading system according to any technical solution in the first aspect, the control method comprising:

[0020] Get the remaining material information of each compartment in the silo;

[0021] When the remaining material information is lower than the preset remaining material threshold, a material request signal is sent, which includes the type and quantity of the requested material;

[0022] Receive incoming material information from the incoming material receiver, including the type and quantity of incoming materials;

[0023] Obtaining quality information of the weighing sensor, and controlling the feeding device to operate when the quality information is greater than a first preset quality threshold;

[0024] According to the incoming material type, the unloading device is controlled to move to the corresponding feeding port.

[0025] According to the control method of the present application, the residual material situation of different materials in each chamber of each storage bin can be accurately calculated through the residual material sensor, which is convenient for the production scheduling and smelting of alloy quantities of different processes and steel types. In the event of important variety plans, manual intervention can be achieved quickly with high accuracy and convenience. In addition, when there is a shortage of materials, materials can be requested accurately, thereby improving the efficiency of the material checking link. During loading, after the unloading truck drives to the unloading platform, the incoming material receiver can be used to obtain incoming material information such as the type and quantity of materials on the unloading truck. The materials on the unloading truck can be unloaded into the unloading trough of the unloading bin. During the entire loading process, the amount of materials in the unloading trough can be obtained through the weighing sensor, and the materials in the unloading trough are transported to the loading device through the discharge port. The loading device can transport the materials discharged from the unloading trough to the unloading device on the storage bin. The control device controls the unloading device to move to the corresponding chamber according to the type of material, so that the unloading port of the unloading device corresponds to the feeding port of the chamber, thereby transporting the corresponding materials to the corresponding chamber. The whole process reduces the operation of personnel, has a high degree of automation, high loading efficiency, and strong stability, greatly improves production efficiency, and improves the working environment of workers.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present application, an electric vibrator is provided at the discharge port of the discharge chute, and the control device is electrically connected to the electric vibrator. After the feeding device is controlled to operate when the quality information is greater than a first preset quality threshold, the control method further includes:

[0027] Control the electric vibrator to work at the preset power according to the incoming material information and quality information;

[0028] When the quality information is lower than a second preset quality threshold, controlling the electric vibrator to operate at maximum power and recording the first duration;

[0029] When the first time length is greater than the first preset time threshold, the electric vibrator and the feeding device are controlled to stop working.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present application, a camera device is provided in a discharge bin, a protective door is provided at the entrance of the discharge bin, and the protective door can open and close the entrance of the discharge bin. The control device is electrically connected to the camera device and the protective door. The control method further includes:

[0031] When receiving the incoming material information from the incoming material receiver, the image information of the camera device and the quality information of the weighing sensor are obtained, and the residual state of the material in the discharge chute is obtained according to the image information and the quality information;

[0032] When the material residual state is yes, it is determined that there is still material in the discharge chute, and the protective door is controlled to close the entrance of the discharge bin.

[0033] In a third aspect, the present application provides a control device for a silo loading system, the device comprising:

[0034] The first acquisition module is used to obtain the remaining material information of each compartment in the silo;

[0035] A sending module is used to send a material request signal when the remaining material information is lower than a preset remaining material threshold, and the material request signal includes the type and quantity of the requested material;

[0036] The receiving module is used to receive the incoming material information from the incoming material receiver, and the incoming material information includes the type and quantity of the incoming material;

[0037] A second acquisition module is used to obtain quality information of the weighing sensor and control the feeding device to operate when the quality information is greater than a first preset quality threshold;

[0038] The control module is used to control the unloading device to move to the feeding port of the corresponding type according to the type of incoming material information.

[0039] According to the control device of the silo loading system of the present application, the residual material situation of different materials in each chamber of each storage silo can be accurately calculated through the residual material sensor, which is convenient for the production scheduling and smelting of alloy quantities of different processes and steel types. In the event of important variety plans, manual intervention can be achieved quickly with high accuracy and convenience. In addition, when there is a shortage of materials, materials can be requested accurately, thereby improving the efficiency of the material checking link. During loading, after the unloading truck drives to the unloading platform, the incoming material receiver can be used to obtain incoming material information such as the type and quantity of materials on the unloading truck. The materials on the unloading truck can be unloaded into the unloading trough of the unloading bin. During the entire loading process, the amount of materials in the unloading trough can be obtained through the weighing sensor, and the materials in the unloading trough are transported to the loading device through the discharge port. The loading device can transport the materials discharged from the unloading trough to the unloading device on the storage bin. The control device controls the unloading device to move to the corresponding chamber according to the type of material, so that the unloading port of the unloading device corresponds to the feeding port of the chamber, thereby transporting the corresponding materials to the corresponding chamber. The whole process reduces the operation of personnel, has a high degree of automation, high loading efficiency, and strong stability, greatly improves production efficiency, and improves the working environment of workers.

[0040] In a fourth aspect, the present application provides an electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, the control method for the silo loading system according to the second aspect described above is implemented.

[0041] In a fifth aspect, the present application provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of the silo loading system as described in the second aspect above.

[0042] In a sixth aspect, the present application provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface, the communication interface and the processor are coupled, and the processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the control method of the silo loading system as in the second aspect.

[0043] In a seventh aspect, the present application provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of the silo loading system as described in the second aspect above.

[0044] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0046] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the silo loading system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 2 1 is a flow chart of a control method for a silo loading system of an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a control device for a silo loading system of an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the electronic device of the system of the embodiment of the present application.

[0050] Reference numerals:

[0051] 100. Silo loading system; 110. Unloading platform; 111. Unloading cart; 112. Incoming material receiver; 120. Unloading silo; 121. Unloading chute; 1211. Discharge port; 122. Weighing sensor; 123. Camera device; 124. Protective door; 125. Electric vibrator; 130. Storage silo; 131. Feeding port; 132. Gray busbar; 140. Loading device; 141. Loading conveyor belt; 1411. Upper horizontal section; 1412. Vertical section; 1413. Upper horizontal section; 150. Unloading device; 151. Batching conveyor belt; 152. Batching cart; 1521. Feeding port; 1522. Unloading port.

[0052] 161. First acquisition module; 162. Sending module; 163. Receiving module; 164. Second acquisition module; 165. Control module;

[0053] 600. Electronic device; 601. Processor; 602. Memory. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0055] Reference below Figure 1 A silo loading system according to an embodiment of the present application is described.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present application, the silo loading system 100 includes: a unloading platform 110, a unloading silo 120, a storage silo 130, a loading device 140, a unloading device 150 and a control device.

[0057] The unloading platform 110 is used to carry the unloading vehicle 111 , and a material receiver 112 is provided on the unloading platform 110 .

[0058] The unloading platform 110 serves as the basic platform for the unloading truck 111 to dock and perform unloading operations. Its structure must have sufficient load-bearing capacity to support the weight of the unloading truck 111 and the materials it carries. Its surface can be a flat steel plate structure or a concrete structure with anti-slip patterns, etc., which is determined according to the actual usage scenario and load-bearing requirements. The incoming material receiver 112 is used to obtain relevant information about the materials on the unloading truck 111. For example, it can be an RFID receiver that obtains information such as the type and quantity of the materials by reading the RFID tags attached to the materials on the unloading truck 111; it can also be a visual recognition device that uses a camera and image recognition technology to identify the appearance characteristics of the materials on the unloading truck 111 and then determine the material information; or the unloading truck 111 driver or on-site operator can manually input the incoming material information.

[0059] The unloading bin 120 is provided at one side of the unloading platform 110 . A unloading trough 121 is provided in the unloading bin 120 , and a weighing sensor 122 is provided on the unloading trough 121 .

[0060] The unloading bin 120 is located on one side of the unloading platform 110. The unloading chute 121 within it is used to temporarily store materials unloaded from the unloading vehicle 111. The unloading chute 121 can be funnel-shaped to facilitate the collection and discharge of materials. A weighing sensor 122 is located on the unloading chute 121 to obtain real-time information on the mass of the materials within the chute 121. This sensor can be a pressure sensor that measures the pressure at the bottom of the chute 121 to calculate the material mass, or a weighing module that directly weighs the chute 121.

[0061] The storage bin 130 includes a plurality of chambers for storing different materials. The storage bin 130 is provided with feeding ports 131 corresponding to the plurality of chambers, and a residual material sensor is provided in each chamber.

[0062] The storage bin 130 includes a plurality of chambers, the number of which is not specifically limited. For example, there may be two, three, four or more chambers, each of which is used to store different materials. The chambers are independent of each other to avoid mixing of materials. The feeding port 131 corresponds one-to-one to the chamber to facilitate the addition of materials. A residual material sensor is installed in the chamber to detect the remaining material in the chamber. It can be an ultrasonic sensor that determines the amount of residual material by detecting the distance from the surface of the material to the sensor; it can also be a gravity sensor that determines the amount of residual material by detecting changes in the weight of the chamber.

[0063] The loading device 140 is disposed between the unloading bin 120 and the storage bin 130 , and the discharge port 1211 of the unloading chute 121 corresponds to the loading device 140 .

[0064] The loading device 140 is located between the unloading bin 120 and the storage bin 130, and its function is to transport the material in the unloading chute 121 to the unloading device 150. A belt conveyor can be used to transport the material by the rotation of the belt; or a screw conveyor can be used to push the material forward by the rotation of the screw blade.

[0065] The unloading device 150 can be movably arranged on the storage bin 130 along the arrangement direction of multiple feeding ports 131. The unloading device 150 corresponds to the loading device 140. The loading device 140 is used to transport the material in the unloading trough 121 to the unloading device 150, and the unloading device 150 is used to distribute the material to the corresponding feeding port 131.

[0066] The unloading device 150 is movable along the arrangement of the multiple feeding ports 131. It can utilize a combination of linear guides and sliders, driven by a motor, to achieve movement of the unloading device 150 on the storage bin 130. Alternatively, a chain drive mechanism can be employed, with a motor driving a chain to move the unloading device 150 along the feeding ports 131. It corresponds to the loading device 140, receiving materials delivered by the loading device 140 and distributing the materials to the corresponding feeding ports 131.

[0067] The control device is electrically connected to the incoming material receiver 112, the weighing sensor 122, the residual material sensor, the loading device 140 and the unloading device 150. The control device is configured to send a material request signal according to the residual material information of the residual material sensor; the control device is configured to control the loading device 140 to operate according to the incoming material information of the incoming material receiver 112 and the quality information of the weighing sensor 122, so as to transport the material to the unloading device 150; the control device is configured to control the unloading device 150 to deliver the material to the corresponding feeding port 131 according to the incoming material information.

[0068] The control device is electrically connected to all components and serves as the control core of the entire system. It can be an industrial control computer. Using pre-set programs and algorithms, it processes information fed back by the incoming material receiver 112, the weighing sensor 122, and the residual material sensor, and controls the operation of the loading device 140 and the unloading device 150.

[0069] The unloading platform 110 is arranged adjacent to the unloading bin 120 to facilitate unloading by the unloading vehicle 111; the discharge port 1211 of the unloading trough 121 corresponds to the feed end of the loading device 140, ensuring that the material can be smoothly transported from the unloading trough 121 to the loading device 140; the discharge end of the loading device 140 corresponds to the feed port 1521 of the unloading device 150, realizing the transmission of materials from the loading device 140 to the unloading device 150; the unloading device 150 can be movably arranged on the storage bin 130, and its unloading port 1522 corresponds to the feeding port 131 of each chamber, so as to accurately distribute the material to the corresponding chamber; the control device is connected to the incoming material receiver 112, the weighing sensor 122, the residual material sensor, the loading device 140 and the unloading device 150 through wires or wireless communication to realize the transmission of information and the sending of control instructions.

[0070] In actual implementation, when the unloading vehicle 111 reaches the unloading platform 110, the incoming material receiver 112 obtains information such as the type and quantity of materials on the unloading vehicle 111 and transmits this information to the control device. The unloading vehicle 111 unloads the materials into the unloading chute 121 of the unloading bin 120. The weighing sensor 122 detects the quality information of the materials in the unloading chute 121 in real time and feeds it back to the control device. Based on the incoming material information and quality information, the control device controls the loading device 140 to start and transport the materials in the unloading chute 121 to the unloading device 150. At the same time, the residual material sensor monitors the remaining material in each chamber of the storage bin 130 in real time and transmits the residual material information to the control device. When the residual material amount in a chamber falls below the set threshold, the control device sends a material request signal. The control device controls the unloading device 150 to move to the corresponding chamber along the arrangement direction of the feeding port 131 according to the incoming material information, so that the unloading port 1522 of the unloading device 150 is aligned with the feeding port 131 of the chamber, and then delivers the material into the chamber.

[0071] According to the silo loading system 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application, the residual material situation of different materials in each chamber in each storage silo 130 can be accurately calculated through the residual material sensor, which is convenient for the production scheduling and smelting of alloy quantities of different processes and steel types. In the event of important variety plans, manual intervention can be achieved quickly with high accuracy and convenience. In addition, when there is a shortage of materials, materials can be requested accurately, thereby improving the efficiency of the material checking link. During loading, after the unloading cart 111 drives to the unloading platform 110, the incoming material receiver 112 can be used to obtain the incoming material information such as the type and quantity of materials on the unloading cart 111, and the materials on the unloading cart 111 can be unloaded into the unloading trough 121 of the unloading bin 120. During the entire loading process, the amount of materials in the unloading trough 121 can be obtained by the weighing sensor 122, and the materials in the unloading trough 121 are transported to the loading device 140 through the discharge port 1211. The loading device 140 can transport the materials discharged from the unloading trough 121 to the unloading device 150 on the storage bin 130. The control device controls the unloading device 150 to move to the corresponding chamber according to the type of materials, so that the unloading port 1522 of the unloading device 150 corresponds to the feeding port 131 of the chamber, thereby transporting the corresponding materials to the corresponding chamber. The whole process reduces the operation of personnel, has a high degree of automation, high loading efficiency, and strong stability, greatly improves production efficiency, and improves the working environment of workers.

[0072] See also Figure 1 According to some embodiments of the present application, the unloading device 150 may include a batching conveyor belt 151 and a batching cart 152. The loading device 140 may correspond to the batching conveyor belt 151 to transport the material to the batching conveyor belt 151. The batching conveyor belt 151 may be connected to the feed port 1521 of the batching cart 152. The batching cart 152 is provided with a unloading port 1522. The batching cart 152 can be movably arranged along the arrangement direction of the multiple feeding ports 131 so that the unloading port 1522 can correspond to one of the multiple feeding ports 131. The control device is electrically connected to the batching conveyor belt 151 and the batching cart 152.

[0073] The batching conveyor belt 151 serves as the intermediate link in material transportation, transferring materials delivered by the incoming feeder to the batching vehicle 152. The batching conveyor belt 151 comprises a drive roller, a conveyor belt, and idlers. The drive roller is driven by a motor, driving the conveyor belt, while the idlers support the conveyor belt and ensure smooth material transport. The conveyor belt material can be selected based on the material's characteristics. For example, for granular or bulk materials, a wear-resistant rubber conveyor belt is suitable; for powdered materials, a PVC conveyor belt with good sealing properties is suitable.

[0074] The batching vehicle 152 may be provided with a feed port 1521 and a discharge port 1522. The feed port 1521 is connected to the batching conveyor belt 151 and is used to receive the materials transported by the batching conveyor belt 151. The discharge port 1522 is used to deliver the materials to the feed port 131 of the storage bin 130. The batching vehicle 152 may move along the arrangement direction of the multiple feed ports 131. The movement mode may be to set a track on the top of the storage bin 130, and the batching vehicle 152 may move along the track by cooperating with the track through wheels and driven by a motor and a transmission mechanism; or a trackless method may be adopted, using AGV (automatic guided vehicle) technology, and movement may be achieved through guidance methods such as magnetic strips and QR codes, without specific limitation.

[0075] The discharge end of the loading device 140 corresponds to the feed end of the batching conveyor belt 151, so that the material transported by the loading device 140 can fall smoothly on the batching conveyor belt 151; the discharge end of the batching conveyor belt 151 is connected to the feed port 1521 of the batching cart 152, ensuring that the material enters the batching cart 152 smoothly from the conveyor belt; the batching cart 152 can be movably arranged above the storage bin 130, and its discharge port 1522 can correspond one-to-one to the feeding port 131 of each chamber; the control device is electrically connected to the driving motor of the batching conveyor belt 151 and the driving mechanism of the batching cart 152 through wires or wireless communication to achieve control of the two.

[0076] In actual implementation, the loading device 140 transports the material in the discharge chute 121 to the batching conveyor belt 151. The batching conveyor belt 151 starts to operate under the control of the control device and transports the material to the feed port 1521 of the batching vehicle 152. The material enters the batching vehicle 152 through the feed port 1521. The control device determines the warehouse to which the material needs to be delivered based on the material information fed back by the incoming material receiver 112, and then controls the batching vehicle 152 to move along the arrangement direction of the feeding port 131. When the batching vehicle 152 moves above the feeding port 131 of the corresponding warehouse, the batching vehicle 152 is controlled to stop moving and the discharge port 1522 is opened. The material falls from the discharge port 1522 into the corresponding feeding port 131, completing the material delivery process.

[0077] The unloading device 150 utilizes a combined structure of a batching conveyor belt 151 and a batching cart 152, enabling flexible distribution of materials from the loading device 140 to different storage compartments. The batching conveyor belt 151 enables continuous material delivery, ensuring stable feeding; the movable design of the batching cart 152 allows it to precisely align with each feeding port 131, improving the accuracy and flexibility of material distribution. The coordinated control of the batching conveyor belt 151 and the batching cart 152 by the control device further enhances the automation and efficiency of the entire loading system, reduces manual intervention, lowers the probability of error, and ensures continuous and stable production.

[0078] See also Figure 1 According to some embodiments of the present application, the storage bin 130 may be provided with a Gray busbar 132 extending along the arrangement direction of the multiple feeding ports 131, the batching vehicle 152 may be provided with a position detection device cooperating with the Gray busbar 132, and the control device is electrically connected to the position detection device.

[0079] The Gray busbar 132 is located on the storage silo 130 and extends along the arrangement of the multiple feeding ports 131. It is essentially a signal transmission device for position detection. Composed of multiple parallel conductors wrapped in an insulating jacket, the Gray busbar 132 converts position information into electrical signals through a specific encoding method. It offers high precision and strong anti-interference capabilities, making it suitable for position detection on mobile devices such as batching carts 152 in industrial environments. Its length is determined based on the distribution of the multiple feeding ports 131 on the storage silo 130 to ensure coverage of the entire range of the batching carts 152.

[0080] The position detection device is installed on the batching vehicle 152 and is used in conjunction with the Gray busbar 132. A common position detection device is an induction head, which contains an induction coil and a signal processing circuit. The induction head obtains position information by sensing the electromagnetic field generated by the Gray busbar 132, and converts it into an electrical signal, which is then processed by the signal processing circuit and transmitted to the control device. There is no limit to the number of position detection devices. It can be one, installed at a suitable position on the batching vehicle 152 to accurately obtain position information; or multiple can be set, for example, one at each end of the batching vehicle 152 to improve the accuracy and reliability of position detection.

[0081] In actual implementation, when the batching cart 152 moves above the storage bin 130 along the arrangement direction of the feeding port 131, the position detection device (sensing head) on the batching cart 152 continuously senses the electromagnetic field signal generated by the Gray bus 132. As the position of the batching cart 152 changes, the electromagnetic field intensity and phase sensed by the sensing head change. The position detection device converts these changes into corresponding electrical signals and transmits them to the control device. The control device calculates the real-time position of the batching cart 152 based on the received electrical signal through a specific algorithm. When the control device determines that the material needs to be delivered to the feeding port 131 of a certain chamber based on the incoming material information, it controls the movement of the batching cart 152 and adjusts the movement state of the batching cart 152 in real time through the position information fed back by the position detection device until the discharge port 1522 of the batching cart 152 is accurately aligned with the target feeding port 131.

[0082] By providing a Gray busbar 132 on the storage silo 130, providing a position detection device that cooperates with it on the batching trolley 152, and electrically connecting it to the control device, it is possible to achieve high-precision detection and real-time monitoring of the position of the batching trolley 152. Compared with traditional methods, this position detection method has higher accuracy and stability. Even in complex industrial environments, it can ensure that the batching trolley 152 is accurately docked at each feeding port 131, thereby ensuring that materials can be accurately distributed to the corresponding storage chamber, further improving the automation level and operational reliability of the silo loading system 100, reducing material distribution errors caused by position deviations of the batching trolley 152, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0083] See also Figure 1 According to some embodiments of the present application, the storage bin 130 is located above the unloading bin 120, the loading device 140 may include a loading conveyor belt 141, the loading conveyor belt 141 may include a lower horizontal section, a vertical section 1412 and an upper horizontal section 1411 connected in sequence, the discharge port 1211 of the unloading trough 121 corresponds to the lower horizontal section, the upper horizontal section 1411 corresponds to the unloading device 150, and the control device is electrically connected to the loading conveyor belt 141.

[0084] The discharge chute 121 of the discharge bin 120 can be located underground to facilitate unloading by the unloading vehicle 111. The storage bin 130 is located above the discharge bin 120 to facilitate subsequent loading of the refining furnace. This allows the material in the storage bin 130 to be smoothly transported into the refining furnace by gravity or other means. The storage bin 130 and the discharge bin 120 are maintained in a stable relative position by a suitable support structure. The height difference between the storage bin 130 and the discharge bin 120 is determined based on actual production requirements and the location of the refining furnace, for example, a height difference of 3 meters or 5 meters.

[0085] The loading conveyor belt 141 is composed of a lower transverse section, a vertical section 1412, and an upper transverse section 1411, which are connected in sequence to form a "Z"-shaped material conveying channel. The lower transverse section can extend horizontally or at a certain angle to the horizontal direction, and is used to receive materials discharged from the discharge chute 121. Its length is determined by the distance between the discharge bin 120 and the starting position of the vertical section 1412. The vertical section 1412 can extend vertically or at a certain angle to the vertical direction to lift materials on the lower transverse section upward. The height of the vertical section 1412 is designed according to the height difference between the storage bin 130 and the discharge bin 120. The upper transverse section 1411 can extend horizontally or at a certain angle to the horizontal direction, and is used to transport the materials lifted by the vertical section 1412 to the unloading device 150. Its length is determined by the positional relationship between the end of the vertical section 1412 and the unloading device 150. The material of the feeding conveyor belt 141 needs to be selected according to the material properties, such as rubber material is suitable for conveying granular materials, polyester material is suitable for conveying powdered materials, etc. The driving device of the feeding conveyor belt 141 can use a motor or a motor with a reducer to provide power for the conveyor belt operation.

[0086] The discharge port 1211 of the discharge chute 121 corresponds to the lower horizontal section of the loading conveyor belt 141 in a horizontal position, so that the material can be smoothly unloaded from the discharge chute 121 to the lower horizontal section conveyor belt; the upper horizontal section 1411 of the loading conveyor belt 141 corresponds to the unloading device 150 in the horizontal direction, ensuring that the material transported by the upper horizontal section 1411 can accurately enter the unloading device 150.

[0087] The storage bin 130 is positioned above the discharge bin 120, and the material conveying path is rationally planned through the coordination of the lower horizontal section, vertical section 1412, and upper horizontal section 1411 of the loading conveyor 141. The loading conveyor 141 is capable of horizontally conveying, vertically lifting, and horizontally conveying materials again within a limited space, meeting the material loading requirements when the storage bin 130 is located at a higher position. The electrical connection between the control device and the loading conveyor 141 enables precise control of the loading process, ensuring the stability and timeliness of material transportation, improving the overall operating efficiency and automation level of the silo loading system 100, and facilitating the subsequent charging of materials to the refining furnace.

[0088] See also Figure 1 According to some embodiments of the present application, a camera device 123 may be provided in the unloading bin 120, and the control device is electrically connected to the camera device 123. The control device is configured to obtain the residual state of the material in the unloading trough 121 based on the image information of the camera device 123 and / or the quality information of the weighing sensor 122.

[0089] Camera device 123 is installed within discharge bin 120 and is used to capture the material within discharge chute 121. Camera device 123 can be a standard industrial camera or one with specialized features such as high-definition and night vision. There is no specific limit on the number of cameras. For example, one camera can be installed at a suitable location atop discharge bin 120 to provide a bird's-eye view of discharge chute 121. Alternatively, multiple cameras can be installed to capture the material within discharge chute 121 from different angles, improving the integrity and accuracy of the image information. Camera device 123 captures images of the material within discharge chute 121 through its lens, converts these images into electrical signals, and transmits them to the control device.

[0090] The electrical connection between the control device and the camera device 123 can be achieved through wires or wireless communication to ensure that the image information captured by the camera device 123 can be transmitted to the control device in real time and accurately. After receiving the image information, the control device uses a built-in image processing algorithm to analyze and process the image.

[0091] There are at least the following ways to obtain the residual status of materials:

[0092] Based on the image information from the camera 123, the control device can determine whether there is any material remaining in the discharge chute 121, as well as the approximate location and amount of the remaining material, by analyzing the distribution, accumulation shape, and other characteristics of the material in the image. For example, if the image shows a clear accumulation of material at the bottom of the discharge chute 121, it can be determined that there is material remaining.

[0093] Based on the quality information of the weighing sensor 122: the weighing sensor 122 detects the quality of the discharge chute 121 in real time. When the unloading process is completed, if the quality displayed by the weighing sensor 122 is not zero and exceeds a certain threshold, it can be determined that there is material remaining in the discharge chute 121.

[0094] Combining both information: image information and quality information, the material residual status can be more accurately determined. For example, if the image shows material residual and the mass detected by the weighing sensor 122 also changes accordingly, the material residual status can be further confirmed.

[0095] In actual implementation, during or after unloading, the camera device 123 continuously captures images of the unloading chute 121 and sends the image information to the control device. At the same time, the weighing sensor 122 detects the quality of the unloading chute 121 in real time and feeds the quality information back to the control device. The control device analyzes the image information based on a preset algorithm to identify the characteristics of the material in the image; it judges the quality information and compares the current quality with the quality changes before and after unloading. If the image shows that there is material residue and the quality information shows that the quality has not returned to the empty weight before unloading, the control device determines that there is material residue in the unloading chute 121. Based on the acquired material residue status, the control device can further issue instructions, such as reminding the operator to clean up.

[0096] A camera device 123 is installed within the discharge silo 120 and works in conjunction with the control device to comprehensively monitor the state of material residue within the discharge chute 121 through image and quality information, improving the accuracy and reliability of material residue detection. Compared to relying solely on the weighing sensor 122 for detection, the combination of image information provides a more intuitive understanding of the location and form of material residue, facilitating timely cleaning measures and preventing material residue from affecting subsequent unloading and loading processes. This ensures the normal operation of the silo loading system 100 and the accuracy of material transportation, while also contributing to improved system automation management and production efficiency.

[0097] See also Figure 1 According to some embodiments of the present application, a protective door 124 may be provided at the entrance of the unloading bin 120, and the protective door 124 may open and close the entrance of the unloading bin 120. The control device is electrically connected to the protective door 124, and the control device is configured to control the opening and closing of the protective door 124 according to the residual state of the material.

[0098] A protective door 124 is located at the entrance of the unloading bin 120. The protective door 124 can be a sliding door, a rolling door, or a swing door. The protective door 124 is typically constructed of a durable metal material (such as stainless steel) to withstand the impact and material collisions that may occur when the unloading vehicle 111 is unloading. The dimensions of the protective door 124 are customized based on the size of the unloading bin 120 entrance to ensure that it fully covers the entrance.

[0099] The protective door 124 can realize the opening and closing function of the entrance of the unloading bin 120. When it is open, the unloading vehicle 111 can unload materials into the unloading bin 120; when it is closed, it can prevent the materials in the unloading bin 120 from overflowing and foreign debris from entering the unloading bin 120.

[0100] By achieving electrical connection through wires or wireless communication modules, the control device can send control signals to the drive mechanism of the protective door 124 (such as an electric motor, cylinder, etc.) to realize the opening and closing operation of the protective door 124. On the one hand, when unloading is completed and there is no residual material in the unloading chute 121, the control device can control the protective door 124 to close to prevent debris from entering and dust from escaping. On the other hand, when there is residual material in the unloading chute 121 and a new unloading vehicle 111 arrives, the control device can first close the protective door 124 and simultaneously send a waiting instruction to the new unloading vehicle 111 through an audible and visual alarm device or wireless communication to prevent different types of materials from mixing.

[0101] In actual implementation, after the unloading vehicle 111 finishes unloading, the camera 123 captures a real-time image of the unloading chute 121, the weighing sensor 122 detects the mass of the material in the chute, and the control device comprehensively analyzes the two pieces of information to determine the residual material status. If there is no residual material, the control device immediately sends a close command to the drive device of the protective door 124, and the protective door 124 closes to seal the unloading bin 120. If there is residual material and a new unloading vehicle 111 arrives, the control device quickly closes the protective door 124 and triggers a reminder mechanism to inform the unloading vehicle 111 to suspend unloading. Once the unloading chute 121 is cleaned or the material is delivered, the control device sends an open command to allow the unloading vehicle 111 to unload.

[0102] By installing a protective door 124 at the entrance of the unloading silo 120, and controlling its opening and closing based on the residual material status, the unloading silo 120 achieves dual protection. The door closes promptly after unloading is complete, ensuring internal cleanliness and material safety within the unloading silo 120. If residual material is present in the unloading chute 121, the protective door 124 closes and prompts the subsequent unloading vehicle 111 to wait, effectively preventing the mixing of different types of materials and ensuring material purity and the accuracy of subsequent production processes. This design enhances the intelligent management level of the silo loading system 100, reduces manual intervention, minimizes material waste and the risk of production accidents, and significantly improves production efficiency and product quality.

[0103] See also Figure 1 According to some embodiments of the present application, an electric vibrator 125 may be provided at the discharge port 1211 of the discharge chute 121, and the control device is electrically connected to the electric vibrator 125. The control device is configured to control the working power of the electric vibrator 125 based on the incoming material information of the incoming material receiver 112 and / or the quality information of the weighing sensor 122.

[0104] The electric vibrator 125 is installed at the discharge port 1211 of the discharge chute 121. The electric vibrator 125 can be an electromagnetic vibrating feeder, and its main structure includes an electromagnetic vibrator, a feeding chute body, a main vibration spring and other components. The electric vibrator 125 vibrates the feeding chute body through the periodic electromagnetic force generated by the electromagnetic vibrator, thereby achieving quantitative discharge of materials. Its working principle is to use the interaction between electromagnetic force and spring force to make the chute body vibrate at a specific frequency and amplitude, pushing the material forward. The number of electric vibrators 125 is usually one, installed at a suitable position below the discharge port 1211. It is also possible to set multiple electric vibrators 125 to work together according to the size of the discharge chute 121 and the characteristics of the material to enhance the discharge effect.

[0105] The control device and the electric vibrator 125 can be connected via wires or a wireless communication module, ensuring that the control device can send control signals to the drive circuit of the electric vibrator 125, thereby adjusting the operating power of the electric vibrator 125. The control device can adjust the operating state of the electric vibrator 125 in real time based on the received information to meet different discharge requirements.

[0106] Specifically, different materials have varying physical properties (such as particle size, moisture content, and fluidity), requiring different discharge vibration frequencies and amplitudes. For example, materials with smaller particle sizes and better fluidity can discharge smoothly at lower vibration frequencies; whereas materials with larger particle sizes and higher viscosity require higher vibration frequencies and amplitudes. Based on information such as the material type acquired by the incoming material receiver 112, the control device pre-sets the operating power parameters of the electric vibrator 125 for the corresponding material, ensuring that the electric vibrator 125 operates at the appropriate vibration frequency and amplitude, improving discharge efficiency and stability.

[0107] During the unloading process, weighing sensor 122 monitors the mass changes of the material in chute 121 in real time. When unloading is nearing completion and the remaining material in the chute is low or residual material appears, the control device automatically increases the operating power of electric vibrator 125, increasing the vibration frequency and amplitude based on the mass information fed back by weighing sensor 122, to facilitate the discharge of residual material and improve the clean-up rate.

[0108] In actual implementation, after the unloading vehicle 111 unloads the material into the unloading chute 121, the incoming material receiver 112 obtains information such as the material type and quantity and transmits it to the control device. The weighing sensor 122 then detects the quality information of the material in the unloading chute 121 in real time. Based on the incoming material information, the control device calls the pre-set working power parameters of the electric vibrator 125 corresponding to the material, controls the electric vibrator 125 to start at an appropriate power, and causes the unloading chute 121 to vibrate with the corresponding frequency and amplitude, evenly discharging the material to the next level of conveying equipment (such as the loading device 140). During the unloading process, the weighing sensor 122 continuously feeds back material quality information to the control device. When it detects that the remaining material amount is close to the set threshold or material residue appears, the control device automatically increases the working power of the electric vibrator 125, intensifies the vibration, and ensures that all the material can be discharged.

[0109] An electric vibrator 125 is installed at the discharge port 1211 of the discharge chute 121, and its operating power is controlled by a control device based on the incoming material information and weighing information, thus realizing intelligent adjustment of the material discharge process. Setting appropriate vibration parameters for different material characteristics can significantly improve the discharge efficiency and stability, and avoid problems such as material blockage or poor conveying due to improper discharge. Increasing the power of the electric vibrator 125 in the later stage of discharge effectively improves the material discharge rate, reduces material residue, and avoids material waste and the impact of residual material on subsequent production. This precise discharge control method further improves the automation level and operational reliability of the silo loading system 100, ensuring a smooth and efficient production process.

[0110] The embodiment of the present application also provides a control method for the silo loading system 100 .

[0111] The silo loading system 100 is a silo loading system 100 as in any of the above-mentioned technical solutions, and therefore has the technical features and technical effects of the silo loading system 100 as in any of the above-mentioned technical solutions, which will not be repeated here.

[0112] The control method of the silo loading system 100, the control device of the silo loading system 100, the electronic device and the readable storage medium provided in the embodiment of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings through specific embodiments and their application scenarios.

[0113] The control method of the silo loading system 100 may be applied to a terminal, and may be specifically executed by hardware or software in the terminal.

[0114] The terminal includes, but is not limited to, a portable communication device such as a mobile phone or tablet computer having a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch screen display and / or a touch pad). It should also be understood that, in some embodiments, the terminal may not be a portable communication device, but a desktop computer having a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch screen display and / or a touch pad).

[0115] In the following embodiments, a terminal including a display and a touch-sensitive surface is described. However, it should be understood that the terminal may include one or more other physical user interface devices such as a physical keyboard, a mouse, and a joystick.

[0116] The control method of the silo loading system 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can be executed by an electronic device or a functional module or functional entity in the electronic device that can implement the control method of the silo loading system 100. The electronic devices mentioned in the embodiment of the present application include but are not limited to industrial computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, computers, cameras and wearable devices, etc. The control method of the silo loading system 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application is explained below by taking the electronic device as the execution subject as an example.

[0117] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 The control method includes: step 210, step 230, step 310, step 330, and step 350.

[0118] Step 210: Obtain the remaining material information of each compartment in the silo.

[0119] In step 210, the control device is electrically connected to the residual material sensors in each chamber, and can obtain real-time residual material information from the residual material sensors. The residual material information can include data such as the remaining mass and volume of the material. In some examples, the control device can also calculate the residual material information by using an internal dynamic calculation platform to calculate the difference between the initial material value in each chamber and the amount of material discharged from each chamber by the weighing hopper during the smelting process.

[0120] Step 230: When the remaining material information is lower than the preset remaining material threshold, a material request signal is sent, where the material request signal includes the type and quantity of the requested material.

[0121] In step 230, the preset remaining material threshold is pre-set based on factors such as production demand and warehouse capacity. In some examples, for a certain material, when the remaining material in the warehouse is less than 20% of the warehouse capacity, it is considered to be below the preset remaining material threshold. In other examples, when the remaining material in the warehouse is less than 5 tons, it is considered to be below the preset remaining material threshold. The control device compares the obtained remaining material information with the preset remaining material threshold. If it is below the preset remaining material threshold, the control device generates a material request signal including the type of material requested (i.e., the type of material missing in the corresponding warehouse) and the quantity of material requested (the quantity of material to be replenished calculated based on the warehouse capacity and the preset remaining material threshold), and sends it to relevant equipment or personnel to ensure timely replenishment of materials.

[0122] In some examples, a material request signal can be sent to the production system, and the production system submits it to the alloy room production system unit for production. After receiving the material request signal, the alloy room production system unit can arrange the on-duty unloading vehicle 111 driver to load the material according to the material request and deliver the material to the unloading platform 110.

[0123] Step 310: Receive incoming material information from the incoming material receiver 112, where the incoming material information includes the type and quantity of the incoming material.

[0124] In step 310, in some examples, the incoming material receiver 112 may be an automatic identifier such as an RFID receiver or a visual recognition device, which can automatically identify the type and quantity of materials on the unloading vehicle 111 after the unloading vehicle 111 arrives at the unloading platform 110. In other examples, the incoming material receiver 112 may also be a manually operable operation screen, through which the driver of the unloading vehicle 111 or an on-site worker can input incoming material information.

[0125] In some embodiments, the incoming material receiver 112 may also have a display function for displaying information such as the type of material being unloaded, so that on-site personnel can further confirm whether the information is correct. The incoming material display may also be equipped with a warning light to intuitively indicate the working status of the entire silo loading system 100.

[0126] Step 330 : Obtain the mass information of the weighing sensor 122 , and control the feeding device 140 to operate when the mass information is greater than a first preset mass threshold.

[0127] In step 330, a weighing sensor 122 is provided on the discharge chute 121 for real-time detection of the mass of the material in the discharge chute 121. The first preset mass threshold is pre-set based on factors such as the capacity of the discharge chute 121 and the operating requirements of the loading device 140. For example, when the mass of the material in the discharge chute 121 is greater than 0, it is considered to be greater than the first preset mass threshold.

[0128] Step 350 : Control the unloading device 150 to move to the feeding port 131 of the corresponding type according to the type of the incoming material information.

[0129] In step 350, the control device controls the unloading device 150 to move above the feeding port 131 of the corresponding type based on the type of incoming materials in the received incoming material information and the type of materials stored in each chamber of the storage bin 130, so that the unloading port 1522 of the unloading device 150 is aligned with the feeding port 131, so that the material can be accurately delivered to the corresponding chamber.

[0130] It should be noted that the material requesting procedures of step 210 and step 230 and the material loading and unloading procedures of step 310, step 330 and step 350 can be run synchronously or separately, and the order of the two is not limited.

[0131] According to the control method provided in the embodiment of the present application, the residual material situation of different materials in each chamber in each storage bin 130 can be accurately calculated through the residual material sensor, which is convenient for the production scheduling and smelting of alloy quantities of different processes and steel types. In the event of important variety plans, manual intervention can be achieved quickly with high accuracy and convenience. In addition, when there is a shortage of materials, materials can be requested accurately, thereby improving the efficiency of the material retrieval link. During loading, after the unloading cart 111 drives to the unloading platform 110, the incoming material receiver 112 can be used to obtain the incoming material information such as the type and quantity of materials on the unloading cart 111, and the materials on the unloading cart 111 can be unloaded into the unloading trough 121 of the unloading bin 120. During the entire loading process, the amount of materials in the unloading trough 121 can be obtained by the weighing sensor 122, and the materials in the unloading trough 121 are transported to the loading device 140 through the discharge port 1211. The loading device 140 can transport the materials discharged from the unloading trough 121 to the unloading device 150 on the storage bin 130. The control device controls the unloading device 150 to move to the corresponding chamber according to the type of materials, so that the unloading port 1522 of the unloading device 150 corresponds to the feeding port 131 of the chamber, thereby transporting the corresponding materials to the corresponding chamber. The whole process reduces the operation of personnel, has a high degree of automation, high loading efficiency, and strong stability, greatly improves production efficiency, and improves the working environment of workers.

[0132] According to some embodiments of the present application, an electric vibrator 125 is provided at the discharge port 1211 of the discharge chute 121, and the control device is electrically connected to the electric vibrator 125. After controlling the loading device 140 to work when the quality information is greater than the first preset quality threshold, the control method may further include: step 341, step 342 and step 343.

[0133] Step 341: Control the electric vibrator 125 to operate at a preset power according to the incoming material information and quality information.

[0134] In step 341, the incoming material information includes the material type and characteristics. Different materials have different particle size, moisture content, viscosity, etc., and require different operating powers for the electric vibrator 125. For example, for materials with small particle size and good fluidity, the preset power can be lower; for materials with large particle size and high viscosity, the preset power needs to be higher. The quality information reflects the amount of material in the discharge chute 121. Combined with the incoming material information, the control device determines the appropriate preset power. The control device is electrically connected to the electric vibrator 125 and adjusts the drive circuit of the electric vibrator 125 by sending electrical signals, changing the operating power of the electric vibrator 125, causing the electric vibrator 125 to vibrate at the preset power, evenly conveying the material in the discharge chute 121 to the next level equipment (such as the loading device 140).

[0135] Step 342: When the quality information is lower than the second preset quality threshold, the electric vibrator 125 is controlled to operate at maximum power, and the first duration is recorded.

[0136] In step 342, the second preset quality threshold is set based on the capacity of discharge chute 121 and the discharge requirements. For example, when the material quality in discharge chute 121 drops to 10% of the chute capacity, or approaches zero, it is considered below the second preset quality threshold. When the quality information falls below this threshold, to ensure the smooth discharge of the remaining material in discharge chute 121, the control device controls the electric vibrator 125 to operate at maximum power to enhance the vibration effect. Simultaneously, the control device starts a timer to record the first duration that the electric vibrator 125 operates at maximum power, using an internal timing module to implement this timing function.

[0137] Step 343: When the first time duration is greater than the first preset time threshold, control the electric vibrator 125 and the feeding device 140 to stop working.

[0138] In step 343, a first preset time threshold is set based on factors such as the size of the discharge chute 121, the material characteristics, and the discharge capacity of the electric vibrator 125 at maximum power, for example, 2 minutes. When the first time duration exceeds the first preset time threshold, the material in the discharge chute 121 is deemed substantially empty. To avoid wasting energy and unnecessary wear and tear caused by idling, the control device sends a control signal to stop the electric vibrator 125 and the loading device 140. The control device is electrically connected to the electric vibrator 125 and the loading device 140 and stops the equipment by controlling the corresponding drive circuits.

[0139] According to the control method provided in the embodiment of the present application, by controlling the working power of the electric vibrator 125 according to the incoming material information and quality information, the working state of the electric vibrator 125 can be accurately adjusted for different materials and the amount of material in the discharge chute 121, thereby improving the discharge efficiency and stability and avoiding problems such as material blockage or poor transportation caused by improper discharge. When the quality information is lower than the second preset quality threshold, the electric vibrator 125 is controlled to work at maximum power and the duration is recorded, which can effectively discharge the residual material in the discharge chute 121, improve the material discharge rate, and reduce material waste. When the first duration is greater than the first preset time threshold, the electric vibrator 125 and the feeding device 140 are controlled to stop working, which can avoid idling of the equipment, save energy, reduce equipment wear, extend the service life of the equipment, and further improve the automation level and operational reliability of the silo feeding system 100.

[0140] According to some embodiments of the present application, a camera device 123 is provided in the unloading bin 120, and a protective door 124 is provided at the entrance of the unloading bin 120. The protective door 124 can open and close the entrance of the unloading bin 120. The control device is electrically connected to the camera device 123 and the protective door 124. The control method may further include: step 510 and step 530.

[0141] Step 510 , when receiving the incoming material information from the incoming material receiver 112 , obtain the image information from the camera device 123 and the quality information from the weighing sensor 122 , and obtain the material residual status in the discharge chute 121 based on the image information and the quality information.

[0142] In step 510, the control device analyzes and processes the acquired image information and quality information, and analyzes the characteristics of the material in the image, such as the quantity and shape of the material, through the image recognition algorithm; combined with the quality information of the weighing sensor 122, the residual state of the material in the discharge chute 121 is judged, for example, based on the accumulation of the material in the image and the quality information, it is judged whether there is any material residual in the discharge chute 121 and the amount of the residual material.

[0143] Step 530 : When the material residual status is yes, it is determined that there is still material in the discharge chute 121 , and the protective door 124 is controlled to close the entrance of the discharge bin 120 .

[0144] In step 530, when the control device determines that there is residual material in the discharge chute 121, it sends a closing signal to the driving device of the protective door 124. The driving device drives the protective door 124 to close the entrance of the discharge bin 120 according to the signal, preventing new materials from entering the discharge bin 120, avoiding the mixing of different types of materials, and also preventing the residual materials in the discharge chute 121 from overflowing.

[0145] According to the control method provided in the embodiment of the present application, by providing a camera device 123 in the discharge bin 120, providing a protective door 124 at the entrance of the discharge bin 120, and electrically connecting the control device to them, the residual state of the material in the discharge chute 121 can be accurately acquired in real time and controlled accordingly. When residual material is detected in the discharge chute 121, the protective door 124 is promptly closed, which can effectively avoid the mixing of different types of materials, ensure the purity and quality of the materials, and prevent waste and environmental pollution caused by overflow of materials. At the same time, this control method improves the degree of automation of the silo feeding system 100, reduces manual intervention, reduces the possibility of operational errors, ensures the stable operation of the feeding system and the continuity of the production process, and helps to improve production efficiency and product quality.

[0146] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control method further includes: step 550 , step 570 and step 590 .

[0147] Step 550 : Acquire image information from the camera device 123 and quality information from the weighing sensor 122 , and acquire the material residual state in the discharge chute 121 based on the image information and the quality information.

[0148] Step 570: If the material remaining state is no, determine that there is no material in the discharge chute 121, and record the second time duration.

[0149] In step 570, if the material residual status is determined to be "no," i.e., if it is determined that there is no material in the discharge chute 121, the control device starts a timer to record the second duration. The timer can be a timing module within the control device, which starts timing when it is determined that there is no material in the discharge chute 121, and is used to record the time when there is no material in the discharge chute 121.

[0150] Step 590 : When the second time period is greater than a second preset time threshold, control the protective door 124 to close the entrance of the unloading bin 120 .

[0151] In step 590, the second preset time threshold is pre-set based on factors such as the usage of unloading bin 120 and the production process, and can be set to 20 minutes, for example. The control device is electrically connected to the drive device of protective door 124. When the timer reaches the second preset time threshold, the control device sends a control signal to the drive device of protective door 124, driving protective door 124 to close the entrance of unloading bin 120. This prevents foreign matter from entering unloading bin 120, ensuring the cleanliness of unloading bin 120 and the safe storage of materials.

[0152] According to the control method provided in the embodiment of the present application, the residual state of the material in the discharge chute 121 is determined by acquiring information from the camera device 123 and the weighing sensor 122, and the protective door 124 is closed after there is no material in the discharge chute 121 for a certain period of time, thereby realizing intelligent management of the discharge bin 120. This method can effectively prevent external debris from entering the discharge bin 120, maintain a clean environment in the discharge bin 120, and also avoid problems such as material mixing caused by unprocessed residual material in the discharge chute 121. This method improves the degree of automation of the silo loading system 100, reduces the workload and error rate of manual operation, ensures the stable operation of the discharge bin 120 and the loading system, and helps to improve the continuity of the production process and product quality.

[0153] The control method of the silo loading system 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can be executed by the control device of the silo loading system 100. In the embodiment of the present application, the control device of the silo loading system 100 executing the control method of the silo loading system 100 is used as an example to illustrate the control device of the silo loading system 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0154] The embodiment of the present application also provides a control device for the silo loading system 100.

[0155] like Figure 3 As shown, the control device of the silo loading system 100 includes: a first acquisition module 161 , a sending module 162 , a receiving module 163 , a second acquisition module 164 and a control module 165 .

[0156] The first acquisition module 161 is used to obtain the remaining material information of each compartment in the silo;

[0157] The sending module 162 is used to send a material request signal when the remaining material information is lower than a preset remaining material threshold, and the material request signal includes the type and quantity of the requested material;

[0158] The receiving module 163 is used to receive the incoming material information from the incoming material receiver 112, and the incoming material information includes the type and quantity of the incoming material;

[0159] The second acquisition module 164 is used to obtain the quality information of the weighing sensor 122, and control the feeding device 140 to work when the quality information is greater than the first preset quality threshold;

[0160] The control module 165 is used to control the unloading device 150 to move to the feeding port 131 of the corresponding type according to the type of the incoming material information.

[0161] According to the control device of the silo loading system 100 of the present application, the residual material situation of different materials in each chamber in each storage silo 130 can be accurately calculated through the residual material sensor, which is convenient for the production scheduling and smelting of alloy quantities of different processes and steel types. In the event of important variety plans, manual intervention can be achieved quickly with high accuracy and convenience. In addition, when there is a shortage of materials, materials can be requested accurately, thereby improving the efficiency of the material checking link. During loading, after the unloading cart 111 drives to the unloading platform 110, the incoming material receiver 112 can be used to obtain the incoming material information such as the type and quantity of materials on the unloading cart 111, and the materials on the unloading cart 111 can be unloaded into the unloading trough 121 of the unloading bin 120. During the entire loading process, the amount of materials in the unloading trough 121 can be obtained by the weighing sensor 122, and the materials in the unloading trough 121 are transported to the loading device 140 through the discharge port 1211. The loading device 140 can transport the materials discharged from the unloading trough 121 to the unloading device 150 on the storage bin 130. The control device controls the unloading device 150 to move to the corresponding chamber according to the type of materials, so that the unloading port 1522 of the unloading device 150 corresponds to the feeding port 131 of the chamber, thereby transporting the corresponding materials to the corresponding chamber. The whole process reduces the operation of personnel, has a high degree of automation, high loading efficiency, and strong stability, greatly improves production efficiency, and improves the working environment of workers.

[0162] The control device of the silo loading system 100 in the embodiment of the present application can be an electronic device or a component in the electronic device, such as an integrated circuit or a chip. The electronic device can be a terminal or other devices other than a terminal. For example, the electronic device can be an industrial computer, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a PDA, an in-vehicle electronic device, a mobile Internet device (MID), an augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) device, a robot, a wearable device, an ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a netbook or a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc. It can also be a server, a network attached storage (NAS), a personal computer (PC), a television (TV), a teller machine or a self-service machine, etc., and the embodiment of the present application does not make specific limitations.

[0163] The control device of the silo loading system 100 in the embodiment of the present application may be a device having an operating system. The operating system may be a Linux system, a VxWorks system, a QNX system, a Microsoft (Windows) operating system, an Android operating system, an iOS operating system, or other possible operating systems, which are not specifically limited in the embodiment of the present application.

[0164] The control device of the silo loading system 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can achieve Figure 2 To avoid repetition, the various processes implemented in the method embodiment are not described here.

[0165] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device 600, including a processor 601, a memory 602, and a computer program stored in the memory 602 and executable on the processor 601. When the program is executed by the processor 601, each process of the control method embodiment of the above-mentioned silo loading system is implemented, and the same technical effect can be achieved. To avoid repetition, it will not be described here.

[0166] It should be noted that the electronic devices in the embodiments of the present application include the above-mentioned mobile electronic devices and non-mobile electronic devices.

[0167] An embodiment of the present application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which implements the control method of the above-mentioned silo loading system when executed by a processor.

[0168] The processor is the processor in the electronic device in the above embodiment. The readable storage medium includes a computer readable storage medium, such as a computer read-only memory ROM, a random access memory RAM, a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0169] An embodiment of the present application further provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface, which are coupled to the processor. The processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the various processes of the control method embodiment of the above-mentioned silo loading system, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0170] It should be understood that the chip mentioned in the embodiments of the present application can also be called a system-level chip, a system chip, a chip system or a system-on-chip chip, etc.

[0171] The terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of this application can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein, and that the objects distinguished by "first," "second," and the like are generally of the same type, and do not limit the number of objects; for example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, the term "and / or" in the specification and claims refers to at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects connected are in an "or" relationship.

[0172] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0173] In the description of this application, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0174] In the description of this application, “plurality” means two or more.

[0175] In the description of the present application, a first feature being “on” or “under” a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact with each other, or the first and second features being in contact with each other not directly but via another feature therebetween.

[0176] In the description of this application, a first feature “on”, “above” and “above” a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

[0177] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0178] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and intent of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A silo loading system, characterized in that: include: A discharge platform, used for carrying a discharge vehicle, wherein a material receiving receiver is provided on the discharge platform; A discharge bin is provided on one side of the discharge platform, wherein a discharge trough is provided in the discharge bin and a weighing sensor is provided on the discharge trough; A material storage bin, comprising a plurality of chambers for storing different materials, wherein the material storage bin is provided with a feeding port corresponding to the plurality of chambers, and a residual material sensor is provided in each chamber; A feeding device is provided between the unloading bin and the storage bin, and the discharge port of the unloading trough corresponds to the feeding device; A feeding device is movably provided on the storage bin along the arrangement direction of the plurality of feeding ports, the feeding device corresponds to the feeding device, the feeding device is used to convey the material in the discharge chute to the feeding device, and the feeding device is used to deliver the material to the corresponding feeding port; a control device electrically connected to the incoming material receiver, the weighing sensor, the residual material sensor, the loading device, and the unloading device, wherein the control device is configured to send a material request signal according to the residual material information from the residual material sensor; and the control device is configured to control the loading device to operate according to the incoming material information from the incoming material receiver and the quality information from the weighing sensor, so as to transport the material to the unloading device; The control device is configured to control the unloading device to deliver the material to the corresponding feeding port according to the incoming material information.

2. The silo loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading device includes a batching conveyor belt and a batching cart. The loading device corresponds to the batching conveyor belt to transport the material to the batching conveyor belt. The batching conveyor belt is connected to the feeding port of the batching cart. The batching cart is provided with a unloading port. The batching cart can be movably arranged along the arrangement direction of the multiple feeding ports so that the unloading port corresponds to one of the multiple feeding ports. The control device is electrically connected to the batching conveyor belt and the batching cart.

3. The silo loading system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage bin is provided with a Gray busbar extending along the arrangement direction of the plurality of feeding ports, the batching vehicle is provided with a position detection device cooperating with the Gray busbar, and the control device is electrically connected to the position detection device.

4. The silo loading system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The storage bin is located above the unloading bin, the loading device includes a loading conveyor belt, and the loading conveyor belt includes a lower horizontal section, a vertical section and an upper horizontal section connected in sequence. The discharge port of the unloading trough corresponds to the lower horizontal section, and the upper horizontal section corresponds to the unloading device. The control device is electrically connected to the loading conveyor belt.

5. The silo loading system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A camera device is provided in the unloading bin, the control device is electrically connected to the camera device, and the control device is configured to obtain the residual state of the material in the unloading trough based on the image information of the camera device and / or the quality information of the weighing sensor.

6. The silo loading system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A protective door is provided at the entrance of the unloading bin, and the protective door can open and close the entrance of the unloading bin. The control device is electrically connected to the protective door, and the control device is configured to control the opening and closing of the protective door according to the residual state of the material.

7. The silo loading system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: An electric vibrator is provided at the discharge port of the discharge chute, and the control device is electrically connected to the electric vibrator. The control device is configured to control the working power of the electric vibrator according to the incoming material information of the incoming material receiver and / or the quality information of the weighing sensor.

8. A control method for a silo loading system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The control method includes: Obtaining the remaining material information of each of the compartments in the silo; When the remaining material information is lower than a preset remaining material threshold, a material request signal is sent, wherein the material request signal includes the type and quantity of the requested material; Receiving incoming material information from the incoming material receiver, wherein the incoming material information includes the type and quantity of the incoming material; Acquiring quality information of the weighing sensor, and controlling the feeding device to operate when the quality information is greater than a first preset quality threshold; According to the type of incoming material in the incoming material information, the unloading device is controlled to move to the feeding port of the corresponding type.

9. The control method of the silo loading system according to claim 8, characterized in that: An electric vibrator is provided at the discharge port of the discharge chute, and the control device is electrically connected to the electric vibrator. After controlling the feeding device to operate when the quality information is greater than a first preset quality threshold, the control method further includes: Controlling the electric vibrator to operate at a preset power according to the incoming material information and the quality information; When the quality information is lower than a second preset quality threshold, controlling the electric vibrator to operate at maximum power and recording a first duration; When the first time period is greater than a first preset time threshold, the electric vibrator and the feeding device are controlled to stop working.

10. The control method of the silo loading system according to claim 8, characterized in that: A camera device is provided in the unloading bin, and a protective door is provided at the entrance of the unloading bin, and the protective door can open and close the entrance of the unloading bin. The control device is electrically connected to the camera device and the protective door. The control method further includes: When receiving the incoming material information from the incoming material receiver, the image information of the camera device and the quality information of the weighing sensor are obtained, and the residual state of the material in the discharge chute is obtained according to the image information and the quality information; When the material residual state is yes, it is determined that there is still material in the discharge chute, and the protective door is controlled to close the entrance of the discharge bin.

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