Automatic discharging and metering mechanism for plastic particles

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of plastic particles, in particular to an automatic discharging and metering mechanism for plastic particles. According to the technical scheme, the device comprises a storage barrel used for storing plastic particles, a partition plate is fixedly arranged in the storage barrel and used for dividing the interior of the storage barrel into two storage cavities, the upper end and the lower end of the storage barrel are communicated with a feeding hopper and a first discharging pipe respectively, and the feeding hopper and the first discharging pipe correspond to the two storage cavities; the metering assembly is arranged at the bottom of the storage barrel and used for metering the plastic particles, and the metering assembly is movably connected to the outer wall of the first discharging pipe in a sleeving mode. According to the automatic blanking device, the material waste or the processing problem caused by inaccurate estimation during manual blanking can be avoided, the production accuracy is greatly improved, the blanking time is greatly shortened, the large-scale and high-efficiency industrial production rhythm is met, the problem that the production progress lags behind is effectively solved, and the overall production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plastic granule technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules. Background Technology

[0002] Plastic granules are semi-finished plastic products existing in granular form. They serve as raw materials for storage, transportation, and processing. Made from plastic resins and additives through processes such as mixing, melting, extrusion granulation, drying, and sieving, they can be classified according to raw materials, production processes, and applications. Types include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene copolymers, among others. Different types differ in performance, applications, and processing methods, and they are widely used in various fields of daily life and industrial production. Currently, most plastic granule feeding methods rely on manual operation. Workers use simple tools such as shovels and spoons to scoop plastic granules from storage containers and pour them into the hopper of processing equipment. This process is cumbersome, inefficient, and fails to meet the demands of large-scale, high-efficiency industrial production. With increasing order volumes, production often lags behind, impacting efficiency. Therefore, this invention proposes an automatic plastic granule feeding and metering mechanism. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that in the background technology, most plastic granule feeding methods rely on manual operation. Workers use simple tools such as shovels and spoons to scoop plastic granules from storage containers and then pour them into the hopper of processing equipment. This process is cumbersome, has low feeding efficiency, and is difficult to meet the pace of large-scale, high-efficiency industrial production. As the order volume continues to increase, the production progress often lags behind, affecting production efficiency. Therefore, this invention proposes an automatic plastic granule feeding and metering mechanism.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: An automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules includes: a storage bin for storing plastic granules, wherein a partition is fixedly installed inside the storage bin to divide the inside of the storage bin into two storage chambers; a feeding hopper and a first discharge pipe are respectively connected to the upper and lower ends of the storage bin, and the feeding hopper and the first discharge pipe correspond to the two storage chambers; a metering component for metering plastic granules is installed at the bottom of the storage bin, and the metering component is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the first discharge pipe; a fixing collar is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the storage bin, and multiple support legs for supporting the storage bin are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the fixing collar; a mixing component for stirring the plastic granules is installed between the support legs; a support rod is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the mixing component, and one end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the support leg.

[0005] Optionally, the metering component includes a metering storage barrel movably sleeved on the outer wall of the first discharge pipe. A spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the first discharge pipe. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the metering storage barrel, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to a pressure ring. The pressure ring is movably sleeved on the first discharge pipe. A ring-shaped pressure sensor is provided on the bottom surface of the pressure ring, and the ring-shaped pressure sensor is fixedly sleeved on the first discharge pipe. An outlet is provided on one side of the metering storage barrel.

[0006] Optionally, the metering component further includes a set of guide rails fixedly arranged at the outlet. A baffle is slidably arranged on the guide rails. A second discharge pipe is communicated with the baffle. An electric push rod is arranged at the upper end of the baffle, and the electric push rod is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage barrel.

[0007] Optionally, the mixing component includes a receiving barrel. A motor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the receiving barrel. The output end of the motor penetrates through the receiving barrel and extends to the inside to be connected with a stirring blade for stirring plastic particles. A third discharge pipe is communicated with the bottom surface of the receiving barrel.

[0008] Optionally, a set of guide plates is fixedly arranged at the bottom surface of the storage barrel. A guide groove is provided on the outer wall of the metering storage barrel, and the guide groove is slidably connected with the guide plate.

[0009] Optionally, the inner bottom surface of the metering storage barrel is inclined.

[0010] Optionally, the guide plate and the guide groove are arranged in a "convex" shape structure.

[0011] In summary, the present application includes at least the following beneficial technical effects:

[0012] Through the metering component arranged at the bottom of the storage barrel, the present utility model can accurately control the feeding amount of plastic particles. The ring-shaped pressure sensor in the metering component can monitor the material weight in the metering storage barrel in real time. Combined with the cooperation of the electric push rod and the baffle, the discharging timing and discharging amount can be accurately controlled, which can avoid material waste or processing problems caused by inaccurate estimation during manual feeding, greatly improve the production accuracy, greatly shorten the feeding time, meet the industrial production rhythm of large scale and high efficiency, effectively solve the problem of lagging production progress, and improve the overall production efficiency;

[0013] Furthermore, through the motor at the bottom of the receiving barrel driving the stirring blade to rotate, the present utility model can fully stir the plastic particles, ensure the uniform mixing of plastic particles with different components, and make the quality of subsequent processed products more stable and the performance more consistent. Description of the Drawings

[0014] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic particles is given;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial diagram of the split structure;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Internal cross-sectional view of the metering component;

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of the metering component.

[0019] Figure label:

[0020] 1. Storage bin; 2. Baffle plate; 3. Feed hopper; 4. First discharge pipe;

[0021] 5. Metering assembly; 51. Metering storage tank; 52. Spring; 53. Pressure ring; 54. Ring pressure sensor; 55. Discharge port; 56. Guide rail; 57. Baffle; 58. Second discharge pipe; 59. Electric push rod;

[0022] 6. Fixing collar; 7. Support leg;

[0023] 8. Mixing component; 81. Receiving hopper; 82. Motor; 83. Agitator blades; 84. Third discharge pipe;

[0024] 9. Support rod; 10. Guide plate; 11. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0026] The components of the present invention embodiments described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.

[0027] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Example

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this utility model proposes an automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules, comprising: a storage bin 1 for storing plastic granules, the storage bin 1 being made of a high-strength and corrosion-resistant material, effectively resisting the erosion that may occur from long-term storage of plastic granules; a partition 2 fixedly installed inside the storage bin 1, the partition 2 being ingeniously designed to precisely divide the interior of the storage bin 1 into two storage chambers, facilitating the classification and storage of plastic granules of different specifications or colors, greatly improving the flexibility and convenience of production; a feeding hopper 3 and a first discharge pipe 4 respectively connected to the upper and lower ends of the storage bin 1; the feeding hopper 3 having a large opening, facilitating the use of large feeding equipment or manual direct pouring of plastic granules by operators, and corresponding to the two storage chambers, ensuring that the material accurately enters the corresponding compartment; and a metering component 5 installed at the bottom of the storage bin 1 for metering plastic granules, and the metering component 5 being movable. The first discharge pipe 4 is fitted with a solenoid valve to control the discharge of plastic granules. This design makes the metering process more accurate and convenient, and can monitor the discharge of plastic granules in real time, providing reliable data support for subsequent production processes. The fixed collar 6 is fitted with a fixed collar on the outer wall of the storage tank 1. The fixed collar 6 plays a role in stabilizing the overall structure of the storage tank 1. Multiple support legs 7 are fixedly installed on its bottom surface to support the storage tank 1, providing good support stability and preventing shaking or tipping during equipment operation. The presence of the mixing component 8 allows plastic granules from different batches or those that have slightly separated during storage to be fully mixed evenly, ensuring the consistency of the quality of subsequent processed products. The outer wall of the mixing component 8 is fixedly equipped with a support rod 9, one end of which is fixedly connected to the support leg 7, further enhancing the installation stability of the mixing component 8.

[0032] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the metering component 5 includes a metering storage tank 51 movably sleeved on the outer wall of the first discharge pipe 4. The inner wall of the metering storage tank 51 is specially smoothed to effectively reduce the residue of plastic particles during the discharge process. A spring 52 is sleeved on the outer wall of the first discharge pipe 4. One end of the spring 52 is fixedly connected to the metering storage tank 51, and the other end of the spring 52 is fixedly connected to a pressure ring 53. The pressure ring 53 is movably sleeved on the first discharge pipe 4. An annular pressure sensor 54 is provided on the bottom surface of the pressure ring 53. The annular pressure sensor 54 uses a high-precision sensing element, which can sensitively capture the pressure difference caused by the change in material weight, thereby accurately measuring the discharge amount. The annular pressure sensor 54 is connected to the solenoid valve on the first discharge pipe 4 through the control system. The control system is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. It is fixedly sleeved on the first discharge pipe 4 to facilitate the control of the opening and closing of the first discharge pipe 4. A discharge port 55 is opened on one side of the metering storage tank 51 to facilitate the discharge of plastic particles in the metering storage tank 51.

[0033] Further, the metering component 5 further includes a set of guide rails 56 fixedly arranged at the discharge port 55. The surface of the guide rails 56 is smooth and wear-resistant, ensuring that the baffle 57 slides smoothly thereon. A baffle 57 is slidably arranged on the guide rails 56. The baffle 57 has good sealing performance to prevent material leakage. A second discharge pipe 58 is connected thereto. The diameter of the second discharge pipe 58 is reasonably designed according to the actual discharge requirement. An electric push rod 59 is arranged at the upper end of the baffle 57. The electric push rod 59 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage barrel 1. The electric push rod 59 is connected to the annular sensor through the control system, and can accurately control the switch of the electric push rod 59, and can flexibly open or close the discharge port 55 to achieve the purpose of quantitative discharge.

[0034] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the mixing component 8 includes a material receiving barrel 81. A motor 82 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the material receiving barrel 81. The output end of the motor 82 penetrates through the material receiving barrel 81 and extends to the inside to be connected with a stirring blade 83 for stirring plastic particles, facilitating the uniform stirring of the plastic particles inside the material receiving barrel 81. A third discharge pipe 84 is connected to the bottom surface of the material receiving barrel 81, and a solenoid valve is arranged on the third discharge pipe 84, facilitating the control of the discharge of plastic particles and facilitating the discharge of the plastic particles inside the material receiving barrel 81.

[0035] Secondly, a set of guide plates 10 are fixedly arranged on the bottom surface of the storage barrel 1. Guide grooves 11 are formed on the outer wall of the metering storage barrel 51. The guide grooves 11 are slidably connected with the guide plates 10, which can stably guide the metering storage barrel 51 and make the metering storage barrel 51 move vertically and stably up and down.

[0036] Furthermore, the inner bottom surface of the metering storage barrel 51 is inclined, facilitating the discharge of the plastic particles inside the metering storage barrel 51.

[0037] In addition, the guide plates 10 and the guide grooves 11 are arranged in a "convex" shape structure, which can make the metering storage barrel 51 move stably under guidance. [[ID= 17]]

[0038] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: First, different types of plastic particles are poured into the storage barrel 1 through the feeding hopper 3, and the added plastic particles are separated into two storage chambers by the partition plate 2. At the bottom of the storage barrel 1, when discharging, the plastic particles enter the metering storage barrel 51 through the first discharge pipe 4. The metering storage barrel 51 starts to move downward under the gravity of the plastic particles. At this time, the spring 52 sleeved on the outer wall of the first discharge pipe 4 is pressed down, and the pressure ring 53 moves down accordingly. The annular pressure sensor 54 on the bottom surface of the pressure ring 53 can sense the pressure change in real time, thereby measuring the weight of the plastic particles flowing out of the first discharge pipe 4 and falling into the metering storage barrel 51. When the preset weight is reached, the control system receives the signal to pause the discharge of the first discharge pipe 4.

[0039] Subsequently, the control system activates the electric push rod 59 to drive the baffle 57 to slide vertically downward on a set of guide rails 56. The baffle 57 drives the second discharge pipe 58 to move vertically downward, so that the second discharge pipe is connected to the discharge port 55, thereby discharging the particles in the metering storage tank 51 into the receiving tank 81.

[0040] Afterwards, the motor 82 drives the stirring blade 83 to stir the plastic granules falling into the receiving bucket 81, preventing the granules from clumping and ensuring smooth feeding. The stirred granules flow out through the third discharge pipe 84. Precise control of the discharge timing and quantity avoids material waste or processing problems caused by inaccurate estimation during manual feeding, greatly improving production accuracy, significantly shortening feeding time, meeting the rhythm of large-scale, high-efficiency industrial production, effectively solving the problem of production delays, and improving overall production efficiency.

[0041] The above specific embodiments are merely optional embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules, characterized in that, Comprising: A storage bin (1) for storing plastic pellets, with a partition plate (2) fixedly arranged inside the storage bin (1) to divide the interior of the storage bin (1) into two storage chambers. The upper and lower ends of the storage bin (1) are respectively connected with a feeding hopper (3) and a first discharge pipe (4), and the feeding hopper (3) and the first discharge pipe (4) correspond to the two storage chambers; A metering component (5) arranged at the bottom of the storage bin (1) for metering plastic pellets, and the metering component (5) is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the first discharge pipe (4); A fixed collar (6) fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the storage bin (1), with multiple support legs (7) fixedly arranged on the bottom surface of the fixed collar (6) for supporting the storage bin (1). A mixing component (8) for stirring plastic pellets is arranged between the support legs (7). A support rod (9) is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the mixing component (8), and one end of the support rod (9) is fixedly connected with the support leg (7).

2. The automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The metering component (5) includes a metering storage barrel (51) movably sleeved on the outer wall of the first discharge pipe (4). A spring (52) is sleeved on the outer wall of the first discharge pipe (4). One end of the spring (52) is fixedly connected with the metering storage barrel (51), and the other end of the spring (52) is fixedly connected with a pressure ring (53). The pressure ring (53) is movably sleeved on the first discharge pipe (4). A ring-shaped pressure sensor (54) is arranged on the bottom surface of the pressure ring (53), and the ring-shaped pressure sensor (54) is fixedly sleeved on the first discharge pipe (4). An outlet (55) is arranged on one side of the metering storage barrel (51).

3. The automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules according to claim 2, characterized in that, The metering component (5) further includes a set of guide rails (56) fixedly arranged at the outlet (55). A baffle (57) is slidably arranged on the guide rails (56). A second discharge pipe (58) is connected to the baffle (57). An electric push rod (59) is arranged at the upper end of the baffle (57), and the electric push rod (59) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage bin (1).

4. The automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mixing component (8) includes a receiving barrel (81). A motor (82) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the receiving barrel (81). The output end of the motor (82) penetrates through the receiving barrel (81) and extends into the interior to be connected with a stirring blade (83) for stirring plastic pellets. A third discharge pipe (84) is connected to the bottom surface of the receiving barrel (81).

5. The automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules according to claim 3, characterized in that, A set of guide plates (in) is fixedly arranged on the bottom surface of the storage bin (1). A guide groove (11) is arranged on the outer wall of the metering storage barrel (51), and the guide groove (11) is slidably connected with the guide plate (10).

6. The automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner bottom surface of the metering storage barrel (51) is inclined.

7. The automatic feeding and metering mechanism for plastic granules according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide plate (10) and the guide groove (11) are arranged in a "convex" shape structure.

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