Accurate metering and adding equipment for activated carbon
By designing a precise activated carbon metering and dosing device, and utilizing components such as weighing sensors and PLC controllers, the problem of inaccurate dosing in traditional equipment has been solved, achieving precise dosing of activated carbon and stable water treatment results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422973141.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-04
AI Technical Summary
Traditional activated carbon dosing equipment suffers from inaccurate dosing, difficulty in precise control, and low automation, resulting in activated carbon waste and unstable water treatment effects.
An activated carbon precision metering and dosing device was designed, including a storage bin, a metering tank, and a conveying tank. It utilizes components such as a weighing sensor, a PLC controller, and a pneumatic solenoid valve to achieve automated and precise metering and quantitative dosing of activated carbon.
It enables precise metering and dosing of activated carbon, reducing waste and improving the stability and efficiency of water treatment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metering and weighing technology, specifically to a device for precise metering and dosing of activated carbon. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of industrialization and urbanization, water pollution has become increasingly serious, threatening water safety. Activated carbon adsorption technology, due to its high efficiency and economy, has been widely used in water purification. However, traditional activated carbon dosing methods suffer from problems such as inaccurate dosage, difficulty in precisely controlling the dosage, and low automation. Due to the lack of precise metering, activated carbon is often over-dosed, resulting in waste and unstable water treatment effects. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for precise metering and dosing of activated carbon, so as to overcome the problems existing in the existing devices.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an activated carbon precise metering and dosing device, including a frame, a storage bin, a metering tank, a conveying tank, and a control cabinet installed on the frame. The storage bin, metering tank, and conveying tank are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. Multiple weighing sensors are installed at the bottom of the metering tank. A rotating guide plate is installed inside the metering tank, and the outer edge of the rotating guide plate abuts against the inner wall of the metering tank. The rotating guide plate is rotatably connected to the metering tank through a rotating shaft. A driving mechanism is installed on the outside of the metering tank, and the driving mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft for transmission. The bottom of the conveying tank is a cone-shaped structure with a large top and a small bottom, and is connected to a conveying pipeline. Multiple compressed air solenoid valves are installed on the inclined surface of the cone-shaped structure at the bottom of the conveying tank. These multiple compressed air solenoid valves are connected to a compressed air source through air pipes.
[0005] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows:
[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the storage chamber is a sealed structure, placed directly above the metering tank, and the bottom of the storage chamber is funnel-shaped.
[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a pneumatic solenoid valve is provided at the bottom of the storage compartment, the control cabinet is electrically connected to an external power source, and a PLC controller is provided inside the control cabinet. The pneumatic solenoid valve is electrically connected to the PLC controller.
[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the metering tank is placed directly above the conveying tank, and the weighing sensor is communicatively connected to the PLC controller.
[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a first pneumatic door is provided at the bottom opening of the metering tank, and a second pneumatic door is provided at the top opening of the conveying tank. The first and second pneumatic doors are electrically connected to the PLC controller through valves.
[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the driving mechanism is a drive motor installed on the outer wall of the metering tank. The drive motor is electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the drive shaft of the drive motor is connected to the rotating shaft, thereby driving the rotating shaft to rotate.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a pneumatic solenoid valve two is provided at the connection position between the conveying tank and the conveying pipeline. Both the pneumatic solenoid valve two and the compressed air solenoid valve are electrically connected to the PLC controller.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the activated carbon precise metering and dosing device of this utility model stores activated carbon in a storage tank. Multiple weighing sensors are installed at the bottom of the metering tank. The weighing sensors weigh the activated carbon in the metering tank. After the activated carbon in the metering tank reaches the set weight, it falls into the conveying tank. The compressed air solenoid valve at the bottom of the conveying tank opens, and compressed air enters the conveying tank. The compressed air provides power, and the activated carbon in the conveying tank is transported to the sewage tank through the conveying pipeline under the action of the compressed air. This realizes automated quantitative dosing of activated carbon, avoids inaccurate dosing of activated carbon, stabilizes the water treatment effect, and reduces waste of activated carbon. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the activated carbon precise metering and dosing device provided in a preferred embodiment of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a rotating guide plate installed inside a metering tank;
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Storage compartment; 11. Pneumatic solenoid valve one; 2. Metering tank; 21. Weighing sensor; 22. Rotary guide plate; 23. Drive motor; 24. Rotating shaft; 25. First pneumatic door; 3. Conveying tank; 30. Second pneumatic door; 31. Compressed air solenoid valve; 32. Conveying pipeline; 33. Pneumatic solenoid valve two; 4. Control cabinet; 5. Frame; 6. Sewage tank. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, which are only used to illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, and therefore only show the components related to the present invention.
[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0020] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an activated carbon precise metering and dosing device, including a frame 5, a storage bin 1, a metering tank 2, a conveying tank 3 and a control cabinet 4 installed on the frame 5, wherein the storage bin 1, the metering tank 2 and the conveying tank 3 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom.
[0021] Storage chamber 1 is used to store activated carbon. Its capacity is designed to meet water treatment needs for a certain period of time. Storage chamber 1 also has good sealing performance to prevent the activated carbon from becoming damp and affecting its adsorption effect. The bottom of storage chamber 1 is funnel-shaped and positioned directly above metering tank 2. A pneumatic solenoid valve 11 is installed at the bottom of storage chamber 1. Control cabinet 4 is electrically connected to an external power supply and contains a PLC controller. The PLC controller automates the addition of activated carbon. The pneumatic solenoid valve 11 is electrically connected to the PLC controller, which controls its opening and closing. When the pneumatic solenoid valve 11 is open, the activated carbon in storage chamber 1 falls into metering tank 2.
[0022] The metering tank 2 is positioned directly above the conveying tank 3 and is used to weigh the activated carbon and monitor its weight in real time. Multiple weighing sensors 21 are installed at the bottom of the metering tank 2 to weigh the activated carbon. The weighing sensors 21 are communicatively connected to the PLC controller, sending measurement signals to the PLC. The selection of the weighing sensors 21 considers factors such as range, accuracy, and stability; high-precision weighing sensors 21 are used in the metering tank 2 to ensure accurate measurement of the activated carbon weight. The installation position and method of the weighing sensors 21 affect the measurement accuracy and require proper design and installation. The weighing sensors 21 are calibrated periodically to ensure the accuracy of the measurement data.
[0023] A first pneumatic door 25 is provided at the bottom opening of the metering tank 2, and a second pneumatic door 30 is provided at the top opening of the conveying tank 3. By opening the first pneumatic door 25 and the second pneumatic door 30, activated carbon weighed to the preset weight in the metering tank 2 falls into the conveying tank 3. The first pneumatic door 25 and the second pneumatic door 30 are electrically connected to a PLC controller via valves, and the PLC controller controls the opening and closing of the first pneumatic door 25 and the second pneumatic door 30.
[0024] A circular rotating guide disk 22 is provided inside the measuring tank 2. The rotating guide disk 22 is rotatably connected to the measuring tank 2 via a rotating shaft 24. The measuring tank 2 has a cylindrical body, and the outer edge of the rotating guide disk 22 abuts against the inner wall of the measuring tank 2. A drive mechanism is provided on the outside of the measuring tank, and the drive mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft 24. Specifically, the drive mechanism is a drive motor 23 installed on the outer wall of the measuring tank 2. The drive shaft of the drive motor 23 is connected to the rotating shaft 24. The drive motor 23 drives the rotating shaft 24 to rotate, thereby driving the rotating guide disk 22 to rotate. The rotating guide disk 22 flips and tilts at a certain angle, causing the activated carbon on the rotating guide disk 22 to slowly slide down to the bottom of the measuring tank 2, facilitating accurate measurement of the weight of the activated carbon. The drive motor 23 is electrically connected to a PLC controller, which controls the drive motor 23 to drive the rotating shaft 24 to rotate.
[0025] The conveying tank 3 is used to transport and add activated carbon to wastewater for purification. The bottom of the conveying tank 3 has a conical structure, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and is connected to a conveying pipe 32. One end of the conveying pipe 32 is connected to the discharge end at the bottom of the conveying tank 3, and the other end is positioned directly above the wastewater tank 6. The conveying tank 3 must have good sealing and wear resistance. Multiple compressed air solenoid valves 31 are installed on the inclined surface of the conical structure at the bottom of the conveying tank 3. These valves are connected to a compressed air source via air pipes and are electrically connected to a PLC controller. The PLC controller controls the opening and closing of the compressed air solenoid valves 31. When the compressed air solenoid valve 31 is open, compressed air enters the conveying tank 3, providing power. Under the action of the compressed air, the activated carbon in the conveying tank 3 is transported to the wastewater tank 6 through the conveying pipe 32.
[0026] Preferably, the second pneumatic solenoid valve 33 is located at the connection between the conveying tank 3 and the conveying pipeline 32. The second pneumatic solenoid valve 33 is electrically connected to the PLC controller. The PLC controller controls the opening and closing of the second pneumatic solenoid valve 33. When the second pneumatic solenoid valve 33 is open, the activated carbon in the conveying tank 3 can slide down the conveying pipeline 32 to the sewage tank 6 for sewage purification.
[0027] In use, the PLC controller sets the dosage of activated carbon according to the water quality. After the weight is set, the pneumatic solenoid valve 11 opens, and the activated carbon in the storage chamber 1 falls into the metering tank 2. Multiple weighing sensors 21 are installed at the bottom of the metering tank 2 to weigh the activated carbon. The rotating guide plate 22 inside the metering tank 2 is driven by the drive motor 23 to rotate, causing the activated carbon on the rotating guide plate 22 to slowly slide down to the bottom of the metering tank 2, allowing for fine-tuning of the activated carbon weighing. After the activated carbon slowly accumulates to the set weight, the weighing sensor 21 sends a signal to the PLC controller. The PLC controller then controls the opening of the first pneumatic door 25 and the second pneumatic door 30, allowing the activated carbon in the metering tank 2 to fall into the conveying tank 3. Next, the PLC controller controls the opening of the compressed air solenoid valve 31 at the bottom of the conveying tank 3, allowing compressed air to enter the tank. This compressed air provides power, and the activated carbon in the conveying tank 3 is transported to the sewage tank 6 through the conveying pipe 32 under the action of the compressed air, achieving quantitative addition of activated carbon. The entire process is automated, ensuring precise addition of activated carbon.
[0028] Compared with the prior art, the activated carbon precise metering and dosing device of this utility model stores activated carbon in a storage chamber 1, and a metering tank 2 is equipped with multiple weighing sensors 21 at the bottom. The weighing sensors 21 weigh the activated carbon in the metering tank 2. After the activated carbon in the metering tank 2 reaches the set weight, the activated carbon in the metering tank 2 falls into the conveying tank 3. The compressed air solenoid valve 31 at the bottom of the conveying tank 3 is opened, and compressed air enters the conveying tank 3. The compressed air provides power, and the activated carbon in the conveying tank 3 is transported to the sewage tank 6 through the conveying pipe 32 under the action of the compressed air. This realizes the automated control of quantitative dosing of activated carbon, avoids the situation of inaccurate dosing of activated carbon, stabilizes the water treatment effect, and reduces the waste of activated carbon.
[0029] Any descriptions not covered in the above specific embodiments of this utility model belong to the well-known technology in the field, and can be implemented by referring to the well-known technology.
[0030] Based on the preferred embodiments of this utility model described above, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A device for precise metering and dosing of activated carbon, characterized in that: The system includes a frame, a storage bin mounted on the frame, a metering tank, a conveying tank, and a control cabinet. The storage bin, metering tank, and conveying tank are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. Multiple weighing sensors are installed at the bottom of the metering tank. A rotating guide plate is installed inside the metering tank, with its outer edge abutting against the inner wall of the metering tank. The rotating guide plate is rotatably connected to the metering tank via a rotating shaft. A drive mechanism is installed on the outside of the metering tank, and the drive mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft for transmission. The bottom of the conveying tank is a conical structure with a larger top and a smaller bottom, and it is connected to a conveying pipeline. Multiple compressed air solenoid valves are installed on the inclined surface of the conical structure at the bottom of the conveying tank. These multiple compressed air solenoid valves are connected to a compressed air source via air pipes.
2. The activated carbon precise metering and dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage chamber is a sealed structure, located directly above the metering tank, and has a funnel-shaped bottom.
3. The activated carbon precise metering and dosing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage compartment is equipped with a pneumatic solenoid valve at the bottom. The control cabinet is electrically connected to an external power source. The control cabinet contains a PLC controller, and the pneumatic solenoid valve is electrically connected to the PLC controller.
4. The activated carbon precise metering and dosing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The metering tank is placed directly above the conveying tank, and the weighing sensor is connected to the PLC controller.
5. The activated carbon precise metering and dosing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The metering tank is provided with a first pneumatic door at the bottom opening and a second pneumatic door at the top opening of the conveying tank. The first and second pneumatic doors are electrically connected to the PLC controller through valves.
6. The activated carbon precise metering and dosing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving mechanism is a drive motor installed on the outer wall of the metering tank. The drive motor is electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the drive shaft of the drive motor is connected to the rotating shaft, thereby driving the rotating shaft to rotate.
7. The activated carbon precise metering and dosing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pneumatic solenoid valve 2 is installed at the connection point between the conveying tank and the conveying pipeline. Both the pneumatic solenoid valve 2 and the compressed air solenoid valve are electrically connected to the PLC controller.