Feeding mechanism for metal powder screening
By designing a material distribution and storage unit and a material unloading and control component, the problem of existing feeding equipment being unable to perform partitioned storage and separate unloading has been solved, realizing efficient partitioned storage and precise unloading of metal powder, thereby improving processing efficiency and quality stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423224463.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing metal powder feeding equipment cannot achieve zoned storage and separate unloading, resulting in low processing efficiency and increased production costs.
A feeding mechanism for screening metal powder was designed, which adopts a material distribution and storage unit and a material unloading and control component. It achieves partitioned storage through the combination of single, double and triple plates, and achieves precise unloading by using the cooperation of limit frame, shaft, paddle and dial wheel.
It achieves efficient partitioned storage and precise unloading of metal powders, avoiding powder mixing and improving processing efficiency and quality stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of powder sieving technology, specifically to a feeding mechanism for metal powder sieving. Background Technology
[0002] Metal powders are the main raw materials for powder metallurgy, including single metal powders, alloy powders, and refractory compound powders with metallic properties. With the development of industries such as electronics, energy, and automobiles, the demand for metal powders is constantly increasing. However, in the processing of metal powders, the feeding step is often inefficient, and traditional feeding relies heavily on manual operation. This not only affects processing efficiency but also increases production costs. To improve the processing efficiency of metal powders, the industry is exploring automated and intelligent feeding technologies to reduce manual operation, achieve accurate metering, conveying, and storage of powders, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality stability.
[0003] Existing feeding equipment has some design flaws in the material collection area. The main problem is that it cannot achieve partitioned storage and separate unloading. This not only increases the complexity of the feeding process, but may also affect the efficiency and quality of the entire metal powder processing flow. To solve this problem, the industry is exploring automated and intelligent feeding technologies to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
[0004] In view of the above-mentioned related technologies, a feeding mechanism for metal powder screening is provided to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding mechanism for screening metal powder. By using this device, the problem that existing feeding equipment cannot achieve partitioned storage and separate unloading is solved.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a feeding mechanism for screening metal powder, including a movable frame, rollers at the bottom of the movable frame, a collection bucket mounted on the movable frame, the collection bucket consisting of a bucket lid, a bucket body, a tube and a valve, a bucket lid snapped onto the top of the bucket body, a tube fixed to the bottom of the bucket body, a valve at the bottom of the tube, a material distribution and storage unit inside the collection bucket, and a material unloading and control component on the tube of the collection bucket;
[0007] The material distribution and storage mechanism includes a pallet, which is provided with a single pallet, a double pallet, and a triple pallet. The single pallet divides the barrel into two zones, the double pallet divides the barrel into four zones, and the triple pallet divides the barrel into six zones.
[0008] Preferably, the upper half of the barrel is a cylindrical structure, and the lower half of the barrel is a conical funnel-shaped structure.
[0009] Preferably, the unloading control assembly includes a limiting frame, a shaft, paddles, and a dial wheel. Two limiting frames are respectively fixed to the inner walls of the beginning and end of the tube. A shaft is connected to the limiting frame via a bearing. Four paddles are rotatably mounted on the shaft along its length. Each of the four paddles has a toothed band on its arc-shaped outer wall. Limiting teeth are provided at both ends of the toothed band. A dial wheel is meshed with the toothed band of each of the four paddles. The dial wheel is rotatably mounted on the tube.
[0010] Preferably, the outer wall of the tube is provided with four slots spaced apart along its length.
[0011] Preferably, the four slots are arranged in a circular pattern with a 90-degree interval between them.
[0012] Preferably, the dial is rotatably connected within the slot.
[0013] Preferably, the four paddles are of the same size and the paddle structure is a quarter-circle.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] 1. The present invention proposes a feeding mechanism for screening metal powder. Through the design of its material storage unit, it realizes efficient partitioned storage and management of metal powder. By using the flexible combination of single, double and triple plates, the barrel can be divided into different numbers of storage areas according to the type and characteristics of different metal powders, thereby ensuring that different powders are not mixed and improving the efficiency and accuracy of storage.
[0016] 2. The feeding mechanism for metal powder screening proposed in this utility model, through the design of its unloading control components, utilizes the precise cooperation of the limiting frame, shaft, paddle, and dial wheel to achieve precise control of the separate unloading of metal powder. The limiting frame is fixed to the inner wall of the tube, and the shaft is connected to the limiting frame through bearings to ensure the stability and reliability of rotation. The toothed belt on the paddle meshes with the dial wheel to achieve precise adjustment of the paddle rotation angle. This design not only improves the flexibility and convenience of operation, but also ensures the accuracy and repeatability of screening operations, meeting the needs of high-precision screening operations. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the card plate type structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the unloading control component of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the unloading control component of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Moving frame; 2. Collection bucket; 21. Bucket cover; 22. Bucket body; 23. Pipe; 230. Groove; 24. Valve; 3. Material distribution and storage unit; 31. Pallet; 311. Single pallet; 312. Double pallet; 313. Triple pallet; 4. Unloading control assembly; 41. Limiting frame; 42. Shaft; 43. Paddle; 44. Dial wheel. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0025] Combination Figures 1-5 A feeding mechanism for screening metal powder includes a movable frame 1 with rollers at the bottom for easy movement and positioning, improving work efficiency. A collection bin 2 is mounted on the movable frame 1 for centralized storage of metal powder. The collection bin 2 consists of a lid 21, a body 22, a tube 23, and a valve 24, enabling sealed storage and control of material flow. The upper half of the body 22 is cylindrical, providing stable storage space; the lower half is a conical funnel shape, facilitating the collection of metal powder. The material flow and discharge are smooth; the top of the barrel 22 is fitted with a barrel lid 21 for easy and quick opening and closing, reducing powder scattering; the bottom of the barrel 22 is fixed with a tube 23 to form a smooth material channel; the bottom of the tube 23 is equipped with a valve 24 to precisely control the discharge amount of material; the inside of the collection barrel 2 is equipped with a material distribution and storage unit 3, which can realize the partitioned storage of different metal powders to avoid mixing; the tube 23 of the collection barrel 2 is equipped with a discharge control component 4 to achieve precise control of the discharge of metal powder in different areas;
[0026] The material distribution and storage mechanism 3 includes a pallet 31. Through a single pallet 311, a double pallet 312, and a triple pallet 313, the single pallet 311 divides the barrel 22 into two zones, the double pallet 312 divides the barrel 22 into four zones, and the triple pallet 313 divides the barrel 22 into six zones, so as to flexibly adjust the storage area and meet the storage needs of different types of metal powders.
[0027] The unloading control assembly 4 includes a limiting frame 41, a shaft 42, paddles 43, and a dial wheel 44, enabling precise control of metal powder unloading in different areas. Two limiting frames 41 are fixed to the inner walls of the beginning and end of the tube 23, ensuring stable rotation of the shaft 42. Four paddles 43 are rotatably mounted on the shaft 42 along its length, controlling the flow of metal powder through their rotation. Each of the four paddles 43 has a toothed band on its arc-shaped outer wall, with limiting teeth at both ends to prevent the paddles 43 from moving. 3. Remove from the meshing area. Each of the four paddles 43 is meshed with a dial wheel 44. The four paddles 43 are of the same size and have a quarter-circle structure, which can realize flexible combination of opening and closing angles to realize the separate unloading of various stored materials. The dial wheel 44 is rotatably mounted on the tube 23 and is rotatably connected in the slot 230 to realize effective driving of the paddles 43 and control the flow of metal powder. The rotation angle of the paddles 43 driven by the dial wheel 44 realizes the opening and closing of the partitioned feeding port.
[0028] The outer wall of the tube 23 is provided with four slots 230 at intervals along its length to provide installation positions for the dial wheel 44 and to achieve effective control of the dial 43; the four slots 230 are distributed in a circumferential pattern at intervals of ninety degrees to ensure the uniform distribution of the dial wheel 44 and to achieve uniform control of the flow of metal powder in the tube 23.
[0029] Working principle: The rollers of the movable frame 1 enable the flexible movement of the collection bucket 2. The material distribution and storage unit 3 inside the collection bucket 2 divides the bucket body 22 into multiple areas through different clamps, realizing the partitioned storage of various metal powders and avoiding material mixing. The unloading control component 4 consists of a limit frame 41, a shaft 42, a lever 43, and a lever 44, which is installed on the tube 23. The lever 44 drives the lever 43 to rotate, controlling the unloading of metal powder in different areas. The slots 230 on the outer wall of the tube 23 are evenly distributed to ensure the uniform control of the lever 44 and achieve uniform material flow. The lever 43 is designed as a quarter-circle disc with a uniform size, which can be flexibly combined to open and close the angles, controlling the unloading of each stored material separately, ensuring the consistency and stability of operation.
[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0031] Although embodiments of the present 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 present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A feeding mechanism for screening metal powder, comprising a movable frame (1), wherein the movable frame (1) is provided with rollers at its bottom, and a collecting bucket (2) is mounted on the movable frame (1). The collecting bucket (2) is composed of a bucket lid (21), a bucket body (22), a tube (23), and a valve (24). The top of the bucket body (22) is fitted with the bucket lid (21), and the bottom of the bucket body (22) is fixedly connected with the tube (23). The bottom of the tube (23) is provided with a valve (24). The mechanism is characterized in that: The material collection bucket (2) is provided with a material distribution and storage unit (3) inside, and the material collection bucket (2) is provided with a material unloading and control assembly (4) on the tube (23); The material distribution and storage unit (3) includes a card plate (31), which is provided with a single card plate (311), a double card plate (312) and a triple card plate (313). The single card plate (311) divides the barrel (22) into two areas, the double card plate (312) divides the barrel (22) into four areas, and the triple card plate (313) divides the barrel (22) into six areas.
2. The feeding mechanism for screening metal powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper half of the barrel (22) is a cylindrical structure, and the lower half of the barrel (22) is a conical funnel structure.
3. The feeding mechanism for screening metal powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading control assembly (4) includes a limiting frame (41), a shaft (42), a paddle (43), and a dial wheel (44). The two limiting frames (41) are respectively fixed to the inner wall of the beginning and end of the tube (23). The limiting frame (41) is connected to the shaft (42) by a bearing. The shaft (42) is rotatably provided with four paddles (43) along the length direction. The arc-shaped outer wall of each of the four paddles (43) is provided with a toothed belt. The two ends of the toothed belt are provided with limiting teeth. The dial wheel (44) is meshed with the toothed belt of each of the four paddles (43). The dial wheel (44) is rotatably mounted on the tube (23).
4. The feeding mechanism for screening metal powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the tube (23) is provided with four slots (230) spaced apart along its length.
5. The feeding mechanism for screening metal powder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The four slots (230) are arranged in a circular pattern with a 90-degree interval between them.
6. The feeding mechanism for screening metal powder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The dial (44) is rotatably connected in the slot (230).
7. The feeding mechanism for screening metal powder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The four paddles (43) are all the same size, and the paddles (43) are quarter-circular in structure.