Automatic color masterbatch detection system and method

Abstract

This invention discloses an automatic detection system and method for masterbatch, relating to the field of masterbatch performance testing technology. The system includes a base with symmetrically fixed support columns at its ends, and a sieve plate fixedly installed on one side of each support column. This automatic masterbatch detection system and method disperses the conveyed material using a dispersing component, ensuring it is in a flat state during testing. This effectively prevents particle aggregation or overlap, ensuring that the sensor or detection device can comprehensively and accurately detect each particle, avoiding errors caused by material unevenness, and thus improving the overall detection results.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to color masterbatch performance testing technology, specifically to an automatic color masterbatch testing system and method. Background Technology

[0002] Color masterbatch is a high-concentration color concentrate, typically composed of inorganic or organic pigments, additives, and carrier resin (usually a polymer). It generally exists in granular form and is primarily used for coloring materials such as plastics and rubber. In the plastics industry, color masterbatch serves as an important colorant, widely applied in the production of various plastic products. Currently, carbon black is added to color masterbatch to improve its heat distortion resistance, dimensional stability, rigidity, and hardness, among other things. However, with increasing carbon black content, its tensile strength and impact properties decrease sharply. The amount of carbon black added varies depending on its specific function in the plastic.

[0003] Chinese invention patent CN112345577B discloses an automatic masterbatch detection system and method. This system and method, under the action of an automatic feeding device, automatically feeds a combustion boat placed on the feed end of the automatic feeding device into the quartz tube. The entire process allows the combustion boat to be automatically fed each time, thereby improving detection efficiency. The automatic feeding of the combustion boat is completed through the sequential linkage of a low-level feeding mechanism, a vertical feeding mechanism, a high-level feeding mechanism, a lifting component, and a horizontal feeding mechanism, effectively improving detection efficiency.

[0004] When the existing equipment is in use, the masterbatch may burn on the burning boat during the transportation process.

[0005] Accumulation, overlap, or adhesion can affect the accuracy of detection. In addition, the shape of color masterbatch may be irregular or contain some tiny impurities. Since the color recognition of color masterbatch is highly dependent on a stable lighting environment, foreign objects or small particulate impurities may not be detected in time during detection, leading to deviations in subsequent detection results. Therefore, an automatic detection system and method for color masterbatch was developed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic detection system and method for color masterbatch to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic detection system for color masterbatch, including a base, with support columns symmetrically fixedly arranged at the ends of the base, and a sieve plate fixedly installed on one side of the support columns;

[0008] An output component, which is assembled at the end of the support column, is used to control and clean the material flow rate.

[0009] A dispersing component, which is assembled at the end of the sieve plate, smooths the material cleaned by the discharge component.

[0010] The dispersing component includes a snap-fit ​​plate that snaps into the sieve plate. A transmission component is fixedly installed at the end of the snap-fit ​​plate. A transmission ring is fixedly installed at the output end of the transmission component. A protective block is fixedly installed at the end of the transmission ring.

[0011] A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the transmission ring, and a dispersing plate is fixedly mounted on the end of the rotating shaft. The material is dispersed by the dispersing plate.

[0012] An extension rod is fixedly installed at the end of the rotating shaft away from the dispersing plate, and an arc-shaped groove is provided on the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​plate. The inner wall of the arc-shaped groove is slidably connected to the outer surface of the end of the extension rod.

[0013] A movable cylinder is snapped onto the outer surface of the rotating shaft, and a movable rod is slidably installed on the inner wall of the movable cylinder. An elastic element is sleeved on the outer surface of the movable rod, with one end of the elastic element connected to the end of the movable rod and the other end connected to the end of the movable cylinder.

[0014] As a further optimization of the present invention, a connecting rod is rotatably mounted at the end of the movable rod, and a limit rod is rotatably mounted at the end of the connecting rod.

[0015] As a further optimization of the present invention, a limiting block is fixedly installed at the end of the transmission ring, and the outer surface of the end of the limiting block is rotatably connected to the end of the limiting rod.

[0016] As a further optimization of the present invention, the export component includes a positioning plate fixedly connected to the support column, the end of the positioning plate is provided with a positioning groove, and a positioning block is slidably installed on the inner wall of the positioning groove.

[0017] As a further optimization of the present invention, a driving component is fixedly installed at the end of the positioning plate, a driving rod is fixedly installed at the output end of the driving component, and the end of the driving rod is connected to the end of the positioning block.

[0018] As a further optimization of the present invention, a connecting block is fixedly installed at the end of the positioning block, an adjusting block is rotatably installed at the end of the connecting block, and an adjusting groove is provided at the end of the adjusting block.

[0019] As a further optimization of the present invention, an adjusting rod is slidably installed on the inner wall of the adjusting groove, an adjusting plate is fixedly installed at the end of the adjusting rod, a locking block is fixedly installed at the end of the adjusting plate, a support plate is fixedly installed at the end of the base, and the end of the support plate is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the locking block.

[0020] As a further optimization of the present invention, a movable plate is snapped into the end of the positioning plate, and a movable groove is symmetrically opened at the end of the movable plate, and a cleaning block is slidably installed on the inner wall of the movable groove.

[0021] As a further optimization of the present invention, a power component is fixedly installed at the end of the moving plate, and a transmission gear is fixedly installed at the output end of the power component, wherein the outer surface of the transmission gear meshes with the outer surface of the cleaning block.

[0022] An automatic detection method for color masterbatch, employing the detection system described in any one of the above-mentioned methods, the detection method comprising the following steps:

[0023] S1. By moving the adjusting block, the adjusting rod that is slidably installed on its inner wall is moved in conjunction with the adjusting groove. Since the outer surface of the locking block is rotatably connected to the end of the tray, the entire adjusting plate is driven to rotate around the tray in conjunction with the locking block when the adjusting block moves. By controlling the rotation angle, the overall flow rate of the material is controlled.

[0024] S2. The transmission gear rotates, driving two cleaning blocks to reciprocate. One side of the cleaning block is provided with a tooth corresponding to the transmission gear, and the lower end of the cleaning block is provided with a brush or other cleaning components. The reciprocating movement reduces the accumulation of material and removes small particulate impurities remaining inside.

[0025] S3. When the extension rod moves in the opposite direction, the extension rod is locked by the elastic baffle, which in turn drives the extension rod to rotate. In conjunction with the rotating shaft fixedly connected to its end, the dispersing plate is driven to swing, so as to spread the material evenly.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the automatic detection system and method for color masterbatch provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] By dispersing the conveyed material through a dispersion component, it is laid out in a flat state during testing, which effectively avoids particle aggregation or overlap. This ensures that the sensor or detection device can comprehensively and accurately detect each particle, avoiding errors caused by uneven material distribution and thus improving the overall detection results.

[0028] By controlling the overall flow rate of the material through the export component, the uniform flow of the material during the conveying process is ensured, avoiding material accumulation or excessive impurities that lead to incomplete cleaning and thus affect the misjudgment of subsequent tests. At the same time, it can efficiently remove tiny impurities in the material, reducing the impact of subsequent small particle impurities on the test. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided for an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exported component structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a first exploded view of the structure of the exported component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a second exploded view of the structure of the exported component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a third exploded view of the structure of the exported component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a fourth exploded view of the structure of the exported component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the distributed component structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of a distributed component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a first exploded view of the distributed component structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a second exploded view of the distributed component structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] 1. Base; 2. Outlet assembly; 3. Dispersion assembly; 11. Support column; 12. Screen plate; 21. Positioning plate; 22. Drive component; 221. Drive rod; 23. Positioning groove; 24. Positioning block; 241. Connecting block; 25. Adjusting block; 251. Adjusting groove; 26. Adjusting rod; 261. Adjusting plate; 262. Locking block; 27. Support plate; 28. Moving plate; 281. Moving groove; 282. Cleaning block; 29. ​​Power component; 291. Transmission gear; 31. Snap-fit ​​plate; 32. Transmission component; 33. Arc groove; 34. Transmission ring; 341. Limiting block; 35. Protective block; 36. Rotating shaft; 361. Dispersion plate; 362. Extension rod; 37. Movable cylinder; 371. Movable rod; 372. Elastic component; 38. Connecting rod; 39. Limiting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-10 An automatic detection system for color masterbatch includes a base 1, with support columns 11 symmetrically fixed at the ends of the base 1, and a sieve plate 12 fixedly installed on one side of the support columns 11.

[0045] In this scheme, inclined conveyor plates are provided on both sides of the sieve plate 12 to stabilize the flow of materials and, together with the discharge component 2, to screen out small particulate impurities remaining inside the materials, thus avoiding errors during detection.

[0046] Furthermore, the dispersing component 3, which is assembled at the end of the screen plate 12, smooths the material cleaned by the discharge component 2; wherein, the dispersing component 3 includes a snap-fit ​​plate 31 that snaps into the screen plate 12, a transmission component 32 is fixedly installed at the end of the snap-fit ​​plate 31, a transmission ring 34 is fixedly installed at the output end of the transmission component 32, and a protective block 35 is fixedly installed at the end of the transmission ring 34.

[0047] In this embodiment, the transmission component 32 is a device with power output such as a motor, and is connected to an external control device. When the transmission component 32 is started, it synchronously drives the transmission ring 34 fixedly installed at its output end to rotate. Since the protective block 35 is fixedly installed at the end of the transmission ring 34, it drives the protective block 35 to move.

[0048] The protective block 35 has a concave cross-section, and a protective rod is symmetrically arranged on one side of the protective block 35 to limit the movable rod 371.

[0049] Furthermore, a rotating shaft 36 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the transmission ring 34, and a dispersing plate 361 is fixedly mounted on the end of the rotating shaft 36, so that the material is dispersed by the dispersing plate 361.

[0050] Specifically, when the rotating shaft 36 is subjected to force and rotates, it drives the dispersing plate 361 fixedly installed at its end to rotate, thereby breaking up the screened material and making the material in a flat state, which is convenient for subsequent testing.

[0051] Furthermore, an extension rod 362 is fixedly installed at the end of the rotating shaft 36 away from the dispersing plate 361, and an arc-shaped groove 33 is provided on the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​plate 31. The inner wall of the arc-shaped groove 33 is slidably connected to the outer surface of the end of the extension rod 362.

[0052] Specifically, elastic baffles are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove 33. When the extension rod 362, which is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft 36, moves to its maximum position, the elastic baffles limit the extension rod 362. The end of the extension rod 362 is L-shaped. When the extension rod 362 moves in the opposite direction, the elastic baffles lock the extension rod 362, thereby driving the extension rod 362 to rotate. This, together with the rotating shaft 36 fixedly connected to its end, drives the dispersing plate 361 to swing, thus spreading the material evenly.

[0053] Furthermore, a movable cylinder 37 is snapped onto the outer surface of the rotating shaft 36, and a movable rod 371 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the movable cylinder 37. An elastic element 372 is sleeved on the outer surface of the movable rod 371, with one end of the elastic element 372 connected to the end of the movable rod 371 and the other end connected to the end of the movable cylinder 37.

[0054] Specifically, the elastic element 372 is a spring or other elastic component. At the same time, the movable cylinder 37 rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 36. When the extension rod 362 rotates at an appropriate angle under force, the force of the elastic element 372 pulls the extension rod 362 to rotate continuously until the movable rod 371 is attached to the protective rod and stops. This process is repeated to continuously spread the material evenly.

[0055] Furthermore, a connecting rod 38 is rotatably mounted on the end of the movable rod 371, and a limiting rod 39 is rotatably mounted on the end of the connecting rod 38. A limiting block 341 is fixedly mounted on the end of the transmission ring 34, and the outer surface of the end of the limiting block 341 is rotatably connected to the end of the limiting rod 39.

[0056] Specifically, the movable rod 371 is limited by the limiting rod 39, and the limiting block 341 supports the movable rod 371 when it rotates, ensuring that it rotates smoothly.

[0057] Furthermore, the discharge component 2, which is assembled at the end of the support column 11, controls the material flow rate and cleans the material. The discharge component 2 includes a positioning plate 21 fixedly connected to the support column 11. The end of the positioning plate 21 has a positioning groove 23, and a positioning block 24 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the positioning groove 23. A driving component 22 is fixedly installed at the end of the positioning plate 21, and a driving rod 221 is fixedly installed at the output end of the driving component 22. The end of the driving rod 221 is connected to the end of the positioning block 24.

[0058] In this embodiment, the driving component 22 is a device with power output such as a motor, and is connected to an external control device. When the driving component 22 is started, it synchronously drives the driving rod 221 fixedly installed at its end to move. The driving rod 221, in turn, drives the positioning block 24 to move on the inner wall of the positioning groove 23 until it reaches the optimal position and then stops.

[0059] Furthermore, a connecting block 241 is fixedly installed at the end of the positioning block 24, and an adjusting block 25 is rotatably installed at the end of the connecting block 241. An adjusting groove 251 is provided at the end of the adjusting block 25.

[0060] Specifically, when the positioning block 24 moves, it synchronously drives the connecting block 241 fixedly installed at its end to move, and at the same time drives the adjusting block 25 rotatably installed at its end to move.

[0061] Furthermore, an adjusting rod 26 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the adjusting groove 251, an adjusting plate 261 is fixedly installed at the end of the adjusting rod 26, a locking block 262 is fixedly installed at the end of the adjusting plate 261, a support plate 27 is fixedly installed at the end of the base 1, and the end of the support plate 27 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the locking block 262.

[0062] Specifically, when the adjusting block 25 moves, it moves the adjusting rod 26 that is slidably installed on its inner wall in conjunction with the adjusting groove 251. Since the outer surface of the locking block 262 is rotatably connected to the end of the pallet 27, when the adjusting block 25 moves, it drives the entire adjusting plate 261 to rotate around the pallet 27 in conjunction with the locking block 262. By controlling the rotation angle, the overall flow rate of the material is controlled.

[0063] Furthermore, a movable plate 28 is snapped onto the end of the positioning plate 21. A movable groove 281 is symmetrically opened at the end of the movable plate 28, and a cleaning block 282 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the movable groove 281. A power component 29 is fixedly installed at the end of the movable plate 28, and a transmission gear 291 is fixedly installed at the output end of the power component 29. The outer surface of the transmission gear 291 meshes with the outer surface of the cleaning block 282.

[0064] Specifically, the power component 29 is a device with power output, such as a motor, and is connected to an external control device. When the power component 29 is started, it synchronously drives the transmission gear 291, which is fixedly installed at its output end, to rotate. Since the outer surface of the transmission gear 291 meshes with the outer surface of the cleaning block 282, the two cleaning blocks 282 are driven to reciprocate when the transmission gear 291 rotates. One side of the cleaning block 282 is provided with a tooth corresponding to the transmission gear 291, and the lower end of the cleaning block 282 is provided with a brush or other cleaning component. The reciprocating movement reduces the accumulation of material and removes small particulate impurities remaining inside.

[0065] The control device can choose a microcontroller as the control terminal. In this embodiment, the microcontroller is a typical embedded microcontroller unit, consisting of an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a controller, memory, input / output devices, etc., essentially a miniature computer. Compared to general-purpose microprocessors used in personal computers, it emphasizes self-sufficiency (no external hardware required) and cost savings. Its biggest advantage is its small size, allowing it to be placed inside the instrument, but it has limited storage capacity, simple input / output interfaces, and low power consumption.

[0066] Example 2: An automatic detection method for color masterbatch, using any of the above-mentioned detection systems, the detection method includes the following steps:

[0067] S1. By moving the adjusting block 25, the adjusting rod 26, which is slidably installed on the inner wall of the adjusting groove 251, moves. Since the outer surface of the locking block 262 is rotatably connected to the end of the pallet 27, the entire adjusting plate 261 is driven to rotate around the pallet 27 when the adjusting block 25 moves. By controlling the rotation angle, the overall flow rate of the material is controlled.

[0068] S2. The transmission gear 291 rotates, driving the two cleaning blocks 282 to reciprocate. One side of the cleaning block 282 is provided with a tooth corresponding to the transmission gear 291, and the lower end of the cleaning block 282 is provided with a brush or other cleaning components. The reciprocating movement reduces the accumulation of material and removes small particulate impurities remaining inside.

[0069] S3. When the extension rod 362 moves in the opposite direction, the extension rod 362 is locked by the elastic baffle, which in turn drives the extension rod 362 to rotate. In conjunction with the rotating shaft 36 fixedly connected to its end, the dispersing plate 361 is driven to swing, so as to flatten the material.

[0070] The foregoing has only described certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention by way of illustration. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic detection system for color masterbatch, characterized in that, Includes a base (1), with support columns (11) symmetrically fixed at the ends of the base (1), and a sieve plate (12) fixedly installed on one side of the support column (11). The outflow component (2) is assembled at the end of the support column (11). The material flow rate is controlled and the material is cleaned by the outflow component (2). The dispersing component (3), which is assembled at the end of the sieve plate (12), smooths the material cleaned by the discharge component (2) through the dispersing component (3); The dispersing component (3) includes a snap-fit ​​plate (31) that snaps into the sieve plate (12). A transmission component (32) is fixedly installed at the end of the snap-fit ​​plate (31). A transmission ring (34) is fixedly installed at the output end of the transmission component (32). A protective block (35) is fixedly installed at the end of the transmission ring (34). The inner wall of the transmission ring (34) is rotatably mounted with a rotating shaft (36), and a dispersing plate (361) is fixedly mounted at the end of the rotating shaft (36). The material is dispersed by the dispersing plate (361). An extension rod (362) is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating shaft (36) away from the dispersing plate (361), and an arc groove (33) is provided on the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​plate (31). The inner wall of the arc groove (33) is slidably connected to the outer surface of the end of the extension rod (362). The outer surface of the rotating shaft (36) is fitted with a movable cylinder (37), and a movable rod (371) is slidably installed on the inner wall of the movable cylinder (37). An elastic element (372) is sleeved on the outer surface of the movable rod (371). One end of the elastic element (372) is connected to the end of the movable rod (371), and the other end is connected to the end of the movable cylinder (37).

2. The automatic detection system for color masterbatch according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting rod (38) is rotatably mounted on the end of the movable rod (371), and a limit rod (39) is rotatably mounted on the end of the connecting rod (38).

3. The automatic detection system for color masterbatch according to claim 2, characterized in that, A limiting block (341) is fixedly installed at the end of the transmission ring (34), and the outer surface of the end of the limiting block (341) is rotatably connected to the end of the limiting rod (39).

4. The automatic detection system for color masterbatch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The export component (2) includes a positioning plate (21) fixedly connected to the support column (11). The end of the positioning plate (21) is provided with a positioning groove (23), and a positioning block (24) is slidably installed on the inner wall of the positioning groove (23).

5. The automatic detection system for color masterbatch according to claim 4, characterized in that, A driving component (22) is fixedly installed at the end of the positioning plate (21), and a driving rod (221) is fixedly installed at the output end of the driving component (22). The end of the driving rod (221) is connected to the end of the positioning block (24).

6. The automatic detection system for color masterbatch according to claim 5, characterized in that, The end of the positioning block (24) is fixedly installed with a connecting block (241), and the end of the connecting block (241) is rotatably installed with an adjusting block (25). The end of the adjusting block (25) is provided with an adjusting groove (251).

7. The automatic detection system for color masterbatch according to claim 6, characterized in that, An adjusting rod (26) is slidably installed on the inner wall of the adjusting groove (251). An adjusting plate (261) is fixedly installed at the end of the adjusting rod (26). A locking block (262) is fixedly installed at the end of the adjusting plate (261). A support plate (27) is fixedly installed at the end of the base (1). The end of the support plate (27) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the locking block (262).

8. The automatic detection system for color masterbatch according to claim 7, characterized in that, The end of the positioning plate (21) is engaged with a movable plate (28), and the end of the movable plate (28) is symmetrically provided with a movable groove (281), and a cleaning block (282) is slidably installed on the inner wall of the movable groove (281).

9. The automatic detection system for color masterbatch according to claim 8, characterized in that, A power component (29) is fixedly installed at the end of the movable plate (28), and a transmission gear (291) is fixedly installed at the output end of the power component (29). The outer surface of the transmission gear (291) meshes with the outer surface of the cleaning block (282).

10. An automatic detection method for color masterbatch, characterized in that, Using the detection system as described in claim 9, the detection method includes the following steps: S1. By moving the adjusting block (25), the adjusting rod (26) that is slidably installed on its inner wall is moved in conjunction with the adjusting groove (251). Since the outer surface of the locking block (262) is rotatably connected to the end of the tray (27), when the adjusting block (25) moves, the entire adjusting plate (261) is driven to rotate around the tray (27) in conjunction with the locking block (262). By controlling the rotation angle, the overall flow rate of the material is controlled. S2. The transmission gear (291) rotates, driving two cleaning blocks (282) to reciprocate. One side of the cleaning block (282) is provided with a tooth corresponding to the transmission gear (291), and the lower end of the cleaning block (282) is provided with a brush or other cleaning component. The reciprocating movement reduces the accumulation of material and removes small particulate impurities remaining inside. S3. When the extension rod (362) moves in the opposite direction, the extension rod (362) is locked by the elastic baffle, thereby driving the extension rod (362) to rotate. In conjunction with the rotating shaft (36) fixedly connected to its end, the dispersing plate (361) is driven to swing, and the material is spread out.

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