Intelligent belt conveying method and conveyor for coal-fired power plant

By combining pressure sensors and programmable controllers in an intelligent transport mechanism, the problem of coal slippage caused by excessive coal weight was solved, enabling safe and efficient transport of coal-fired power plant belt conveyors.

CN120964330APending Publication Date: 2025-11-18XINJIANG TIANCHI THERMOELECTRICITY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511170312.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-20
Publication Date
2025-11-18

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Technical Problem

In coal-fired power plants, coal blocks in sections may slide down too fast due to excessive weight during transportation, causing them to scatter and pose safety hazards. Existing technologies are unable to effectively control the weight distribution of coal blocks.

Method used

An intelligent transport mechanism is adopted, which uses pressure sensors to detect the weight of coal blocks and uses an editable controller to control the rotary motor and rolling shaft to achieve intelligent adjustment, stopping or starting of the conveyor belt, ensuring the safe transport of coal blocks at different heights.

Benefits of technology

It enables intelligent control of coal weight, preventing coal from scattering and improving transportation safety and efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent belt conveying method for a coal-fired power plant. An intelligent conveying mechanism is arranged at the bottom end of a conveyor belt of a conveyor. When the intelligent conveying mechanism is used, a worker can start the machine through the control panel, adjust the conveying belt to the needed height through the electric lifting rod and place the section coal briquettes above the conveying belt, and when conveying is started, the weight of the section coal briquettes can be conveyed to the position above the intelligent control shell through the conveying belt. A pressure sensor is embedded in the upper portion of the intelligent control shell, when the pressure sensor detects that the weight of the coal briquettes in the section is too heavy, data can be transmitted to an editable controller, the editable controller can control the rotating motor to stop through a second connecting line, the conveying belt stops working, and when the weight of the coal briquettes in the section returns to normal, the editable controller stops working. The editable controller controls the rotating motor to work, the rotating motor controls the rolling shaft to roll, the rolling shaft drives the conveyor belt to start conveying, and therefore intelligent conveying of the conveyor belt is completed.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of transport machinery technology, and in particular to a smart belt transport method and equipment for coal-fired power plants. Background Technology

[0002] A coal-fired power plant is a thermal power plant that uses coal as fuel to produce electricity. Its basic production process is as follows: when the fuel is burned, it heats water to generate steam, which converts the chemical energy of the fuel into thermal energy. The steam pressure drives the turbine to rotate, converting the thermal energy into mechanical energy. Then, the turbine drives the generator to rotate, converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy. Coal is a traditional resource in my country and is widely used. Therefore, it is necessary to transport sections of coal to the required locations.

[0003] In existing segmented coal transport, conveyor belts are commonly used. When using this belt, the coal needs to be transported to different heights, so the conveyor belt needs to be adjusted accordingly. However, when the conveyor belt is raised, the coal blocks in the segment are transported downwards due to their excessive weight, resulting in a faster descent speed and coal scattering, which poses a safety hazard. Therefore, controlling the weight of the coal within the segment is particularly important. Hence, there is a special need for an intelligent belt conveyor for coal-fired power plants. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a belt conveyor method and conveyor for use in coal-fired power plants. When coal is being transported, excessive local weight and tilting can cause the coal to slide down at a high speed under the influence of gravity, resulting in coal scattering and safety hazards. Therefore, controlling the amount of coal in a section is a particularly important issue.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A method for intelligent belt conveyor transport in a coal-fired power plant includes an intelligent transport mechanism installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt. Using the intelligent transport mechanism, operators can start the machine via a control panel and adjust the conveyor belt to the desired height using an electric lifting rod. A section of coal is placed above the conveyor belt. At the start of transport, the weight of the coal section is transferred by the conveyor belt to the top of the intelligent control housing. An embedded pressure sensor in the intelligent control housing transmits data to a programmable controller when the weight of the coal section is excessive. The programmable controller then controls a rotary motor to stop via a second connection line, halting the conveyor belt's operation. When the weight of the coal section returns to normal, the programmable controller restarts the rotary motor, which in turn controls a rolling shaft to rotate, driving the conveyor belt to resume transport, thus completing the intelligent transport of the conveyor belt.

[0006] The belt conveyor used in the coal-fired power plant includes a conveyor belt (1) and an intelligent transport mechanism (2). The intelligent transport mechanism (2) includes an auxiliary rolling shaft (201), a support frame (202), an intelligent control housing (203), an editable controller (204), a pressure sensor (205), a first connecting line (206), an electric lifting rod (207), a second connecting line (208), a rotary motor (209), a rolling shaft (210), and a control panel (211). The intelligent transport mechanism (2) is installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt (1). The conveyor belt (1) is connected to the auxiliary rolling shaft (201), and the auxiliary rolling shaft (201) is connected to the support frame (204). 202), the support frame (202) is connected to the intelligent control housing (203), the intelligent control housing (203) contains an editable controller (204), the editable controller (204) is connected to a pressure sensor (205), the editable controller (204) is connected to a first connecting line (206), the first connecting line (206) is connected to an electric lifting rod (207), the editable controller (204) is connected to a second connecting line (208), the second connecting line (208) is connected to a rotary motor (209), the rotary motor (209) is connected to a rolling shaft (210), and the editable controller (204) is electrically connected to a control panel (211).

[0007] The belt conveyor used in a coal-fired power plant is described above. The auxiliary rolling shaft (201) is movably connected to the conveyor belt (1). The auxiliary rolling shaft (201) is symmetrically arranged relative to the central axis of the conveyor belt (1). The intelligent control housing (203) is threadedly connected to the support frame (202).

[0008] The belt conveyor used in a coal-fired power plant is characterized in that the programmable controller (204) is electrically connected to the pressure sensor (205), the conveyor belt (1) is connected to the support frame (202) by an electric lifting rod (207), and the electric lifting rod (207) and the support frame (202) are connected by screws; the rolling shaft (210) is connected to the conveyor belt (1) by a rotary motor (209), and the rolling shaft (210) and the rotary motor (209) are connected movably. Beneficial effects

[0009] This intelligent transport mechanism, through the setup of an auxiliary rolling shaft, support frame, intelligent control housing, programmable controller, pressure sensor, first connecting line, electric lifting rod, second connecting line, rotary motor, rolling shaft, and control panel, allows operators to start the machine via the control panel. The conveyor belt is adjusted to the desired height via the electric lifting rod, and the coal block is placed above the conveyor belt. At the start of transport, the weight of the coal block is transferred to the top of the intelligent control housing. An embedded pressure sensor in the intelligent control housing detects excessive weight and transmits the data to the programmable controller. The programmable controller then stops the rotary motor via the second connecting line, halting the conveyor belt. When the weight of the coal block returns to normal, the programmable controller resumes operation, controlling the rotary motor to rotate the rolling shaft, which in turn drives the conveyor belt to begin transport, thus completing the intelligent transport function of the conveyor belt. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance and structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperative structure of the first connecting line, the electric lifting rod, and the support frame of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the interaction structure of the control panel, intelligent control housing, programmable controller, pressure sensor and first connecting line of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the intelligent control housing, rotary motor, rolling shaft, second connecting line, and conveyor belt of the present invention work together.

[0011] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Intelligent transport mechanism; 201. Auxiliary rolling shaft; 202. Support frame; 203. Intelligent control housing; 204. Programmable controller; 205. Pressure sensor; 206. First connecting line; 207. Electric lifting rod; 208. Second connecting line; 209. Rotary motor; 210. Rolling shaft; 211. Control panel. Detailed Implementation

[0012] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0013] A belt conveyor for use in a coal-fired power plant includes a conveyor belt 1 and an intelligent transport mechanism 2. The intelligent transport mechanism 2 includes an auxiliary rolling shaft 201, a support frame 202, an intelligent control housing 203, an editable controller 204, a pressure sensor 205, a first connecting line 206, an electric lifting rod 207, a second connecting line 208, a rotary motor 209, a rolling shaft 210, and a control panel 211. The intelligent transport mechanism 2 is installed at the bottom end of the conveyor belt 1.

[0014] Furthermore, the intelligent transport mechanism 2 includes an auxiliary rolling shaft 201, a support frame 202, an intelligent control housing 203, an editable controller 204, a pressure sensor 205, a first connecting line 206, an electric lifting rod 207, a second connecting line 208, a rotary motor 209, a rolling shaft 210, and a control panel 211. The bottom end of the conveyor belt 1 is connected to the auxiliary rolling shaft 201, and the bottom end of the auxiliary rolling shaft 201 is connected to the support frame 202. The top end of the support frame 202 is screwed to the intelligent control housing 203. The intelligent control housing 203 contains an editable controller 204, and the top end of the editable controller 204 is connected to the pressure sensor 205. The internal connection of 204 is a first connecting line 206, one end of which is connected to an electric lifting rod 207. One end of the programmable controller 204 is connected to a second connecting line 208, one end of which is connected to a rotary motor 209. One end of the rotary motor 209 is connected to a rolling shaft 210. One end of the programmable controller 204 is connected to a control panel 211. When using the intelligent transport mechanism 2, the operator can start the machine through the control panel 211 and adjust the conveyor belt to the required height via the electric lifting rod 207. The section coal block is placed above the conveyor belt. When the transport begins, the weight of the section coal block will be transferred to the top of the intelligent control housing 203 via the conveyor belt. A pressure sensor 205 is embedded in the upper part of the intelligent control housing 203. When the pressure sensor 205 detects that the weight of the coal block in the section is too heavy, it will transmit the data to the programmable controller 204. The programmable controller 204 will control the rotary motor 209 to stop through the second connection line 208, so that the conveyor belt stops working. When the weight of the coal block in the section returns to normal, the programmable controller 204 controls the rotary motor 209 to work. The rotary motor 209 controls the rolling shaft 210 to roll. The rolling shaft 210 drives the conveyor belt 1 of the conveyor to start transporting, thereby completing the intelligent transport function of the conveyor belt.

[0015] Furthermore, the auxiliary rolling shaft 201 is movably connected to the conveyor belt 1. The auxiliary rolling shaft 201 is symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the conveyor belt 1, which can assist the conveyor belt 1 in normal operation.

[0016] Furthermore, the intelligent control housing 203 is connected to the support frame 202 by screws, and the intelligent control housing 203 is provided with two sets of screws at the top of the support frame 202 to enhance the stability of the intelligent control housing 203.

[0017] Furthermore, the programmable controller 204 and the pressure sensor 205 are connected by wires. The programmable controller 204 and the pressure sensor 205 are sized to match, which facilitates the pressure sensor 205 to transmit data to the programmable controller 204.

[0018] Furthermore, the conveyor belt 1 of the transport machine forms a lifting structure with the support frame 202 via the electric lifting rod 207. The electric lifting rod 207 and the support frame 202 are connected by screws, which allows the height of the conveyor belt 1 to be freely adjusted.

[0019] Furthermore, the rolling shaft 210 forms a rotating structure with the conveyor belt 1 of the conveyor via the rotary motor 209. The rolling shaft 210 and the rotary motor 209 are movably connected, which can drive the section of coal blocks to move forward.

[0020] Working Principle: When the device is needed, it is first placed in the required position. The operator can start the machine via control panel 211 and adjust the conveyor belt to the desired height using electric lifting rod 207. The next step is to place the coal block section above the conveyor belt. At the start of transport, the weight of the coal block section is transferred to the top of the intelligent control housing 203. A pressure sensor 205 is embedded in the intelligent control housing 203. When the pressure sensor 205 detects that the weight of the coal block section is too high, it transmits the data to the programmable controller 204. The programmable controller 204 then controls the rotary motor 209 to stop via the second connection line 208, thus stopping the conveyor belt. When the weight of the coal block section returns to normal, the programmable controller 204 controls the rotary motor 209 to operate. The rotary motor 209 controls the rolling shaft 210 to rotate, which in turn drives the conveyor belt 1 to begin transporting the coal. This completes the operation of a belt conveyor used in a coal-fired power plant.

[0021] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A method for intelligent belt conveyor transport in a coal-fired power plant, characterized by: The conveyor belt of the transport machine is equipped with an intelligent transport mechanism at its bottom. Using this mechanism, operators can start the machine via a control panel and adjust the conveyor belt to the required height using an electric lifting rod. A section of coal is placed above the conveyor belt. At the start of transport, the weight of the coal section is transferred to the top of the intelligent control housing. An embedded pressure sensor on the top of the housing transmits data to the programmable controller when it detects excessive weight. The programmable controller then stops the rotary motor via a second connection line, halting the conveyor belt's operation. When the weight of the coal section returns to normal, the programmable controller resumes operation, controlling the rotary motor to rotate the rolling shaft. This rotating shaft drives the conveyor belt to begin transporting coal, thus completing the intelligent transport process.

2. A belt conveyor for use in a coal-fired power plant according to claim 1, comprising a conveyor belt (1) characterized in that: The intelligent transport mechanism (2) includes an auxiliary rolling shaft (201), a support frame (202), an intelligent control housing (203), an editable controller (204), a pressure sensor (205), a first connecting line (206), an electric lifting rod (207), a second connecting line (208), a rotary motor (209), a rolling shaft (210), and a control panel (211). The intelligent transport mechanism (2) is installed at the bottom end of the conveyor belt (1). The conveyor belt (1) is connected to the auxiliary rolling shaft (201), the auxiliary rolling shaft (201) is connected to the support frame (202), and the support frame (202) is connected to the intelligent control housing (211). The control housing (203) contains an editable controller (204), which is connected to a pressure sensor (205). The editable controller (204) is connected to a first connecting line (206), which is connected to an electric lifting rod (207). The editable controller (204) is connected to a second connecting line (208), which is connected to a rotary motor (209). The rotary motor (209) is connected to a rolling shaft (210). The editable controller (204) is electrically connected to a control panel (211).

3. A belt conveyor for use in a coal-fired power plant according to claim 2, characterized in that... The auxiliary rolling shaft (201) is movably connected to the conveyor belt (1), and the auxiliary rolling shaft (201) is symmetrically arranged relative to the central axis of the conveyor belt (1); the intelligent control housing (203) is threadedly connected to the support frame (202).

4. A belt conveyor for use in a coal-fired power plant according to claim 2, characterized in that... The editable controller (204) is electrically connected to the pressure sensor (205). The conveyor belt (1) of the conveyor is connected to the support frame (202) via an electric lifting rod (207). The electric lifting rod (207) and the support frame (202) are connected by screws. The rolling shaft (210) is connected to the conveyor belt (1) of the conveyor via a rotary motor (209). The rolling shaft (210) and the rotary motor (209) are connected by a movable connection.