A foam particle material transfer device

By designing a foam particle transfer device with temperature and humidity treatment function, the problem of the existing devices being unable to perform temperature and humidity treatment has been solved, resulting in the decline in the quality of foam particles, a more stable and suitable storage environment is achieved, and the quality of foam particles is improved.

CN222699178UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-01HEFEI GERUI PLASTIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421509413.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

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Technical Problem

The existing foam particle transfer device cannot perform warm and humidity treatment on the storage compartment, resulting in poor storage conditions of foam particles and reducing the quality of foam particles.

Method used

A foam particle transfer device including a storage compartment, a PLC controller, a foam foaming equipment, a pump fan, a steam generator and a temperature and humidity sensor is designed. The interior of the storage compartment is treated with temperature and humidity through a fan and a steam generator to ensure a suitable storage environment.

Benefits of technology

Through warm and humid treatment, moisture accumulation and mold bacteria are prevented, a stable and suitable storage environment is provided, the quality and storage conditions of foam particles are improved, and the smooth progress of the production process and the consistency of product quality is ensured.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of cast iron pipe fitting production, and discloses a foam particle material transfer device, including a plurality of storage bins, the plurality of storage bins are respectively fixed inside a mounting frame, the top surfaces of the plurality of storage bins are respectively connected with a cover plate through hinge rotation, the output end of the exhaust fan is fixed with a material delivery main pipe, the plurality of storage bins and the material delivery main pipe are respectively connected and fixed with a material delivery branch pipe, the plurality of material delivery branch pipes are respectively provided with a feed valve, the interior of the plurality of flow ports is respectively fixed with a fan, the rear side of the outer wall of the mounting frame is fixed with a plurality of steam generators, and the plurality of steam generators and the plurality of storage bins are respectively connected and fixed with a delivery pipe. In the utility model, the fans and steam generators are used to facilitate the temperature and humidity treatment of the interior of the storage bin, provide a stable and suitable environment, improve the storage conditions of the foam particles, and thus improve the quality of the foam particles.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cast iron pipe fitting production, in particular to a foam particle material transfer device. Background Art

[0002] In the production process of large cast iron pipes, the production of cast iron workpieces is all produced by casting. In this casting process, many of them are cast by lost foam molding. The principle is to embed the pre-made foam lost foam in the molding sand, leave a good runner for casting, and finally get the corresponding cast iron pipe workpiece. In order to ensure the quality of cast iron pipe molding, the production quality of lost foam is a very necessary link. The lost foam is made of foamed foam particles. Before using thermoplastic production equipment to make the lost foam, the foam particles produced from the foaming machine are stored in a fixed warehouse, and then sucked into the lost foam production equipment by negative pressure.

[0003] According to the Chinese patent with announcement number: CN218615050U, a foam particle transfer device for lost foam production has a support frame, on which a plurality of storage bins are arranged side by side, and the storage bins are made of wire mesh; a discharge pipe is provided downward at the bottom of each storage bin, each discharge pipe is provided with a discharge valve, and all discharge pipes are connected to a discharge pipe; a feed pipe is provided in the middle of the top of each storage bin, a feed valve is provided on the feed pipe, each feed pipe is connected to a suction pipe, and a suction fan is connected to the suction pipe.

[0004] In the above scheme, the foam particles are transported to the storage bin by the exhaust fan and then stored in the storage bin, which leads to the following disadvantages: when the transfer device is in use, it cannot perform temperature and humidity treatment on the inside of the storage bin, resulting in poor storage conditions for the foam particles, resulting in reduced quality of the foam particles. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a foam particle material transfer device to solve the problem that the transfer device cannot perform temperature and humidity treatment on the inside of a storage bin when in use, resulting in poor storage conditions for the foam particles and reduced quality of the foam particles.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a foam particle material transfer device, including a plurality of storage bins, the plurality of storage bins are respectively fixed inside a mounting frame, the top surfaces of the plurality of storage bins are respectively connected with cover plates by hinge rotation, the top surface of the mounting frame is fixed with a PLC controller, the top surface of the mounting frame is fixed with a foam foaming device, the front side of the outer wall of the foam foaming device is fixed with a suction fan, the suction fan and the foam foaming device are connected and fixed with a mounting pipe, the output end of the suction fan is fixed with a material delivery main pipe, if A material delivery branch pipe is respectively connected and fixed between each of the storage bins and the material delivery main pipe, a plurality of the material delivery branch pipes are respectively provided with a feed valve, an air inlet is respectively opened on the right side of the outer wall of the plurality of storage bins, a circulation opening is respectively opened on the top surface of a plurality of the cover plates, a fan is respectively fixed inside the plurality of the circulation openings, the fan is electrically connected to the PLC controller, a plurality of steam generators are fixed on the rear side of the outer wall of the mounting frame, the steam generator is electrically connected to the PLC controller, and a delivery pipe is respectively connected and fixed between a plurality of the steam generators and a plurality of storage bins.

[0007] Preferably, a discharge main pipe is connected and fixed to the bottom surface of the storage bin on the right side, and discharge branch pipes are connected and fixed between the two storage bins and the discharge main pipe, and discharge valves are provided on the two discharge branch pipes and the discharge main pipe, respectively.

[0008] Preferably, fixing holes are respectively opened on the front sides of the outer walls of several of the storage bins, temperature sensors are respectively fixed inside several of the fixing holes, and the temperature sensors are electrically connected to the PLC controller; mounting holes are respectively opened on the front sides of the outer walls of several of the storage bins, humidity sensors are respectively fixed inside several of the mounting holes, and the humidity sensors are electrically connected to the PLCC controller.

[0009] Preferably, dustproof nets are respectively fixed inside the plurality of air inlets.

[0010] Preferably, blocking nets are respectively fixed inside the plurality of flow openings, and the plurality of blocking nets are respectively located below a plurality of fans.

[0011] Preferably, sealing rings are respectively fixed to the bottom surfaces of the plurality of cover plates.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, a foam particle material transfer device using the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. During use, the fan and steam generator are used to treat the temperature and humidity inside the storage bin, which helps to prevent moisture accumulation and reduce the growth of mold and bacteria, provide a stable and suitable environment, improve the storage conditions of foam particles, thereby improving the quality of foam particles and ensuring the smooth progress of the production process and the consistency of product quality;

[0014] 2. During use, the discharge main pipe, discharge branch pipe and discharge valve facilitate the transportation of foam particles in the storage bin. The temperature sensor facilitates real-time monitoring of temperature changes in the storage bin. When the temperature exceeds the preset range, the information is transmitted to the PLC controller to adjust the output of the steam generator to maintain a constant temperature condition, ensuring the best storage conditions for the foam particles; the humidity sensor facilitates monitoring of the humidity level in the storage bin. When the humidity exceeds the preset range, the information is transmitted to the PLC controller to adjust the fan speed in real time to maintain an appropriate humidity level and ensure the quality of the foam particles;

[0015] 3. During use, the dustproof net helps to block dust, prevent dust from entering the storage bin, avoid dust accumulation, and keep the storage bin clean. The blocking net helps to block the foam particles inside the storage bin, prevent contact with the fan, and thus help to improve the protection of the foam particles. The sealing ring helps to seal the storage bin, maintain good sealing of the storage bin, prevent external moisture and dust from entering, and thus help to improve the sealing of the storage bin. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of an explosion of an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the storage bin and the conveying pipe in the embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 For example Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram at point A in the middle.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Storage bin; 2. Mounting frame; 3. Cover plate; 4. Foaming equipment; 5. Exhaust fan; 6. Mounting pipe; 7. Feed main pipe; 8. Feed branch pipe; 9. Feed valve; 10. Air inlet; 11. Flow port; 12. Fan; 13. Steam generator; 14. Delivery pipe; 15. Discharge main pipe; 16. Discharge branch pipe; 17. Discharge valve; 18. Fixing hole; 19. Temperature sensor; 20. Mounting hole; 21. Humidity sensor; 22. Dust net; 23. Blocking net; 24. Sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0022] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a foam particle material transfer device comprises a plurality of storage bins 1, wherein the plurality of storage bins 1 are respectively fixed inside a mounting frame 2, the top surfaces of the plurality of storage bins 1 are respectively connected with cover plates 3 by hinge rotation, a PLC controller is fixed on the top surface of the mounting frame 2, a foam foaming device 4 is fixed on the top surface of the mounting frame 2, a suction fan 5 is fixed on the front side of the outer wall of the foam foaming device 4, a mounting pipe 6 is fixed between the suction fan 5 and the foam foaming device 4, a feeding main pipe 7 is fixed on the output end of the suction fan 5, and a plurality of storage bins 1 and the feeding main pipe 7 are separated from each other. Several material delivery branch pipes 8 are respectively connected and fixed, and several material delivery branch pipes 8 are respectively provided with feed valves 9, several storage bins 1 are respectively opened with air inlets 10 on the right sides of the outer walls, several cover plates 3 are respectively opened with flow ports 11 on the top surfaces, and fans 12 are respectively fixed inside the flow ports 11, and the fans 12 are electrically connected to the PLC controller; several steam generators 13 are fixed on the rear side of the outer wall of the mounting frame 2, and the steam generators 13 are electrically connected to the PLC controller; and delivery pipes 14 are respectively connected and fixed between the several steam generators 13 and the several storage bins 1.

[0023] In use, the staff uses the exhaust fan 5 and the feed pipe 7 to suck the foam particles produced by the foaming equipment 4 into the storage bin 1 for storage. During the storage of the foam particles, the steam generator 13 is started to facilitate the delivery of steam to the interior of the storage bin 1, providing the necessary heat to promote the volatilization of the foaming agent and the expansion of the particles, and also to maintain the temperature of the entire processing environment stable. By adjusting the pressure and flow of the steam, the temperature inside the storage bin 1 can be controlled. In addition, the staff starts the fan 12 to allow external air to enter the storage bin 1 through the air inlet 10 and then be discharged from the circulation port 11 to promote air circulation, thereby controlling the humidity level in the environment. The fan 12 and the steam generator 13 facilitate the temperature and humidity treatment of the interior of the storage bin 1, which helps to prevent moisture accumulation and reduce the growth of mold and bacteria, provide a stable and suitable environment, and improve the storage conditions of the foam particles, thereby improving the quality of the foam particles, ensuring the smooth progress of the production process and the consistency of product quality.

[0024] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a discharge main pipe 15 is connected and fixed to the bottom surface of the right storage bin 1, and discharge branch pipes 16 are connected and fixed between the two storage bins 1 and the discharge main pipe 15, and discharge valves 17 are provided on the two discharge branch pipes 16 and the discharge main pipe 15, respectively.

[0025] During use, the foamed granular material in the storage bin 1 is conveniently transported through the discharge main pipe 15 , the discharge branch pipe 16 and the discharge valve 17 .

[0026] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, fixing holes 18 are respectively opened on the front sides of the outer walls of several storage bins 1, and temperature sensors 19 are respectively fixed inside the fixing holes 18, and the temperature sensors 19 are electrically connected to the PLC controller; installation holes 20 are respectively opened on the front sides of the outer walls of several storage bins 1, and humidity sensors 21 are respectively fixed inside the several installation holes 20, and the humidity sensors 21 are connected to the PLCC controller by wires; dustproof nets 22 are respectively fixed inside the air inlets 10.

[0027] In use, the temperature sensor 19 is used to monitor the temperature change in the storage bin 1 in real time. When the temperature exceeds the preset range, the information is transmitted to the PLC controller to adjust the output of the steam generator 13 to maintain a constant temperature condition, thereby ensuring the best storage conditions for the foam particles. The humidity sensor 21 is used to monitor the humidity level in the storage bin 1. When the humidity exceeds the preset range, the information is transmitted to the PLC controller to adjust the speed of the fan 12 in real time to maintain a suitable humidity level and ensure the quality of the foam particles. The dustproof net 22 is used to block dust, prevent dust from entering the storage bin 1, avoid dust accumulation, and keep the storage bin 1 clean.

[0028] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, blocking nets 23 are fixed inside the plurality of flow openings 11 , respectively. The plurality of blocking nets 23 are located below the plurality of fans 12 , respectively. Sealing rings 24 are fixed to the bottom surfaces of the plurality of cover plates 3 , respectively.

[0029] In use, the blocking net 23 is used to block the foam particles inside the storage bin 1 to prevent them from contacting the fan 12, thereby improving the protection of the foam particles. The sealing ring 24 is used to seal the storage bin 1, maintain good sealing of the storage bin 1, and prevent external moisture and dust from entering, thereby improving the sealing of the storage bin 1.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention according to the technical scheme and the utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foam particle material transfer device, comprising a plurality of storage bins (1), wherein the plurality of storage bins (1) are respectively fixed inside a mounting frame (2), characterized in that: The top surfaces of the plurality of storage bins (1) are rotatably connected to cover plates (3) via hinges, the top surface of the mounting frame (2) is fixed with a PLC controller, the top surface of the mounting frame (2) is fixed with a foaming device (4), an exhaust fan (5) is fixed to the front side of the outer wall of the foaming device (4), a mounting pipe (6) is fixedly connected between the exhaust fan (5) and the foaming device (4), a material delivery main pipe (7) is fixedly connected to the output end of the exhaust fan (5), a material delivery branch pipe (8) is fixedly connected between the plurality of storage bins (1) and the material delivery main pipe (7), and a plurality of the material delivery branch pipes (8) are connected to the plurality of storage bins (1) and the material delivery main pipe (7). A feed valve (9) is respectively provided on the upper side, an air inlet (10) is respectively opened on the right side of the outer wall of the plurality of storage bins (1), a flow opening (11) is respectively opened on the top surface of the plurality of cover plates (3), a fan (12) is respectively fixed inside the plurality of flow openings (11), the fan (12) is electrically connected to the PLC controller, a plurality of steam generators (13) are fixed on the rear side of the outer wall of the mounting frame (2), the steam generators (13) are electrically connected to the PLC controller, and a delivery pipe (14) is respectively fixed between the plurality of steam generators (13) and the plurality of storage bins (1).

2. A foam particle material transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A discharge main pipe (15) is connected and fixed to the bottom surface of the storage bin (1) on the right side, and discharge branch pipes (16) are connected and fixed between the two storage bins (1) and the discharge main pipe (15), and discharge valves (17) are provided on the two discharge branch pipes (16) and the discharge main pipe (15), respectively.

3. A foam particle material transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front sides of the outer walls of the plurality of storage bins (1) are respectively provided with fixing holes (18), the interiors of the plurality of fixing holes (18) are respectively provided with temperature sensors (19), the temperature sensors (19) are electrically connected to the PLC controller, the front sides of the outer walls of the plurality of storage bins (1) are respectively provided with mounting holes (20), the interiors of the plurality of mounting holes (20) are respectively provided with humidity sensors (21), the humidity sensors (21) are electrically connected to the PLCC controller.

4. A foam particle material transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Dust-proof nets (22) are respectively fixed inside the plurality of air inlets (10).

5. The foam particle material transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Blocking nets (23) are respectively fixed inside the plurality of flow openings (11), and the plurality of blocking nets (23) are respectively located below the plurality of fans (12).

6. A foam particle material transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Sealing rings (24) are respectively fixed to the bottom surfaces of the plurality of cover plates (3).

Citation Information

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  • Foam particle transferring and storing device for evanescent mode manufacturing

    CN218615050U