Automatic drying device for tuning fork

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of drying, in particular to a tuning fork automatic drying device, and aims to solve the problem that water vapor is doped in an existing tuning fork material level probe. In order to achieve the purpose, the tuning fork automatic drying device comprises a furnace body, a track, a walking structure, a hanging piece and a driving mechanism, and a heating module is arranged in the furnace body and used for heating the internal space of the furnace body; the track is horizontally fixed in the furnace body and is annularly sealed; the walking structure is matched with the track and can move along the track; the hanging piece is hung below the walking structure and is used for placing the tuning fork material level probe; the driving mechanism is configured to drive the walking structure to move along the track. The tuning fork level probe is hung on the hanging piece, then the hanging piece is hung below the walking structure, and the driving mechanism is started to drive the walking structure to move along the track, so that the tuning fork level probe in the furnace body is uniformly heated, and water vapor in the tuning fork level probe is removed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of drying, specifically providing an automatic drying device for tuning forks. Background Technology

[0002] Tuning fork level probes are also commonly referred to as tuning fork level gauges or tuning fork level controllers. This is because they are used in different stages of industrial production, playing varying crucial roles, leading to the use of different names. Tuning fork level probes are characterized by long service life, stable performance, safety and reliability, strong adaptability, no need for calibration, and maintenance-free operation. They are widely used in process control of material levels in industries such as metallurgy, building materials, chemicals, light industry, and food processing. Furthermore, tuning fork level probes are unaffected by foam, eddies, or gases, making them suitable for point-to-point alarm or control of solid material levels in various silos and liquid levels in various containers. For example, for solid materials, they primarily measure freely flowing, medium-density solid powders or particles, such as fly ash, cement, sand, stone powder, plastic granules, salt, and sugar; for liquid materials, they primarily measure liquids with explosive and non-explosive hazards, corrosive liquids, and high-viscosity liquids, such as water, acids, alkalis, mud, pulp, dyes, oils, milk, wine, and beverages.

[0003] Moisture that enters the tuning fork level probe during the welding process or due to alternating hot and cold weather cannot be detected by the naked eye and will cause abnormal tuning fork performance.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automatic drying device for tuning forks to solve the problem of water vapor mixed in with existing tuning fork level probes. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, to solve the problem of water vapor being mixed in the existing tuning fork level probe.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an automatic tuning fork drying device, comprising: a furnace body having a heating module therein for heating the internal space of the furnace body; a track, horizontally fixed inside the furnace body and arranged in a ring-shaped closed configuration; a walking structure cooperating with the track and capable of moving along the track; a hanging member suspended below the walking structure for placing a tuning fork level probe; and a driving mechanism configured to drive the walking structure to move along the track.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the tuning fork level probe is suspended on the mounting bracket, and then the mounting bracket is suspended below the traveling structure. The drive mechanism is activated to drive the traveling structure to move along the track, thereby uniformly heating the tuning fork level probe in the furnace body to remove the water vapor inside the tuning fork level probe.

[0008] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned automatic tuning fork drying device, the walking structure includes a walking support and at least two walking wheels. At least a portion of the walking support is located below the track. The walking wheels are connected to the walking support and roll in contact with the track. The rolling direction of the walking wheels is the same as that of the track and perpendicular to the cross-section of the track.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the traveling structure can move along the track by utilizing the rolling contact between the traveling wheels and the track.

[0010] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned automatic tuning fork drying device, the axes of two adjacent traveling wheels are set at an angle.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when the walking structure is subjected to lateral force, the supporting force applied by the track to the two adjacent walking wheels can offset part of the lateral force, making the walking structure less prone to tipping over, thereby improving the stability of the walking structure moving along the track.

[0012] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned automatic tuning fork drying device, the traveling wheels include three wheels arranged in a triangle around the track.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when the walking structure is subjected to an upward force, the walking wheels can also contact the track to limit the movement and prevent the walking structure from deviating from the track.

[0014] In the specific implementation of the above-mentioned automatic tuning fork drying device, the traveling wheel is a swivel wheel.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, after the walking mechanism vibrates and causes relative displacement between the walking mechanism and the track, the omnidirectional wheel can turn and correct the rolling direction in time, thereby reducing the possibility of static friction between the walking wheel and the track.

[0016] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned automatic tuning fork drying device, the driving mechanism includes a drive sprocket, a chain, and a plurality of tension sprockets. The chain is fixedly connected to each of the walking structures. The tension sprockets and the drive sprockets are connected to the furnace body and mesh with the chain. The tension sprockets are located inside the chain and are configured to tension the chain. The drive sprockets are located inside the chain and are configured to drive the chain to move the walking structures.

[0017] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned automatic tuning fork drying device, each of the hanging components is provided with multiple hanging points for suspending the tuning fork level probe.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the maximum number of tuning fork level probes that can be placed inside the furnace can be increased, making more rational use of the furnace space.

[0019] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned automatic tuning fork drying device, the outer periphery of the furnace body is wrapped with a heat insulation layer.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solutions, the insulation layer helps to reduce the outward diffusion of heat from the furnace body, thereby improving energy efficiency.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The automatic tuning fork drying device provided by this utility model includes a furnace body, a track, a traveling structure, a mounting bracket, and a drive mechanism. A heating module is installed inside the furnace body to heat the internal space. The track is horizontally fixed inside the furnace body and is arranged in a closed ring. The traveling structure cooperates with the track and can move along it. The mounting bracket is suspended below the traveling structure and is used to hold the tuning fork level probe. The drive mechanism is configured to drive the traveling structure to move along the track. The tuning fork level probe is suspended on the mounting bracket, and then the mounting bracket is suspended below the traveling structure. Activating the drive mechanism drives the traveling structure to move along the track, thereby uniformly heating the tuning fork level probe inside the furnace body to remove moisture from the probe. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the automatic tuning fork drying device provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another walking structure provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a top view of the automatic tuning fork drying device provided by this utility model.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 1. Furnace body; 2. Track; 3. Hanging parts; 41. Traveling support; 42. Traveling wheels; 51. Drive sprocket; 52. Chain; 53. Tensioning sprocket. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," which indicate directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," and "connection" 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 direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] To address the problem of moisture contamination in existing tuning fork level probes, this invention provides an automatic tuning fork drying device, comprising: a furnace body with a heating module for heating the internal space; a track fixed horizontally within the furnace body in a closed annular configuration; a traveling structure that works with the track and can move along it; a mounting bracket suspended below the traveling structure for holding the tuning fork level probe; and a drive mechanism configured to drive the traveling structure to move along the track.

[0033] The automatic tuning fork drying apparatus of some embodiments of this disclosure will be described below through specific examples.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the automatic tuning fork drying device provided by this utility model includes a furnace body 1, and a heating module is installed inside the furnace body 1 for heating the internal space of the furnace body 1. The heating module can specifically be a steam coil, electric heating wire, etc. The outer periphery of the furnace body 1 is wrapped with a heat insulation layer, which helps to reduce the outward diffusion of heat from the furnace body 1, thereby improving energy efficiency. The furnace body 1 can be placed vertically or horizontally; this utility model is mainly described with respect to the vertical placement.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a track 2 is fixedly installed inside the furnace body 1. The track 2 is horizontally arranged in a closed ring. It should be noted that the ring arrangement here does not specifically refer to a circular ring, but should also include oblong rings, ellipses, and other ring-like shapes. The cross-section of the track 2 can be angular, cylindrical, etc.

[0036] like Figure 1As shown, a traveling structure and a drive mechanism are provided on track 2. The traveling structure cooperates with track 2 and can move along track 2. The drive mechanism is configured to drive the traveling structure to move along track 2. A mounting bracket 3 is suspended below the traveling structure, which is used to place the tuning fork level probe. When the tuning fork level probe needs to be dried, the tuning fork level probe is suspended on the mounting bracket 3, the heating module is started, and then the mounting bracket 3 is suspended below the traveling structure. The drive mechanism is then started to drive the traveling structure to move along track 2, thereby uniformly heating the tuning fork level probe inside the furnace body 1 to remove moisture from the tuning fork level probe.

[0037] For example, the mounting bracket 3 is provided with multiple hanging points for suspending tuning fork level probes, thereby increasing the maximum number of tuning fork level probes that can be placed inside the furnace body 1 and making more rational use of the space in the furnace body 1.

[0038] Specifically, the traveling structure includes a traveling support 41 and at least two traveling wheels 42. At least a portion of the traveling support 41 is located below the track 2. The traveling wheels 42 are connected to the traveling support 41 and roll in contact with the track 2. The rolling direction of the traveling wheels 42 is the same as and perpendicular to the cross-section of the track 2. By utilizing the rolling contact between the traveling wheels 42 and the track 2, the traveling structure can move along the track 2.

[0039] In a specific example of this utility model, two traveling wheels 42 are provided, and the axes of two adjacent traveling wheels 42 are set at an angle. When the traveling structure is subjected to a lateral force, the supporting force applied by the track 2 to the two adjacent traveling wheels 42 can offset part of the lateral force, making the traveling structure less prone to tipping over, thereby improving the stability of the traveling structure moving along the track 2.

[0040] In other implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, there are three traveling wheels 42, which are arranged in a triangle around the track 2. In this case, even if the traveling structure is subjected to an upward force, the traveling wheels 42 can still contact the track 2 to limit the movement and prevent the traveling structure from detaching from the track 2, thus making the cooperation between the traveling structure and the track 2 more stable.

[0041] Of course, four or more wheels 42 can be set, with adjacent wheels 42 set at an angle.

[0042] For example, the traveling wheel 42 is set as a swivel wheel. After the traveling structure and the track 2 are fitted together, there will inevitably be a gap between them. When the traveling structure is subjected to an impact or unbalanced tension, it will tilt relative to the track 2. At this time, the swivel wheel can turn and correct the rolling direction in time to reduce the possibility of static friction between the traveling wheel 42 and the track 2.

[0043] In a specific example of this utility model, such as Figure 3As shown, the drive mechanism includes a drive sprocket 51, a chain 52, and multiple tension sprockets 53. The chain 52 is fixedly connected to each traveling structure. The tension sprockets 53 and the drive sprockets 51 are connected to the furnace body 1 and mesh with the chain 52. The tension sprockets 53 are located inside the chain 52 and are configured to tension the chain 52. The drive sprockets 51 are located inside the chain 52 and are configured to drive the chain 52 to move the traveling structure.

[0044] In summary, the working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0045] The tuning fork level probe is suspended on the mounting bracket 3, the heating module is started, and then the mounting bracket 3 is suspended below the traveling structure. The drive mechanism is started, the drive sprocket 51 is rotated, the chain 52 is moved, and the traveling structure moves relative to the track 2, so as to evenly heat the tuning fork level probe in the furnace body 1 to remove the moisture inside the tuning fork level probe.

[0046] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tuning fork automatic drying device characterized by comprising: The application relates to a heating furnace. The furnace body (1) is internally provided with a heating module for heating the internal space of the furnace body (1). The track (2) is horizontally fixed in the furnace body (1) and is annularly closed. The walking structure is matched with the track (2) and can move along the track (2). The hanging piece (3) is hung below the walking structure and is used for placing a tuning fork level probe. The driving mechanism is configured to drive the walking structure to move along the track (2).

2. The automatic tuning fork drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The walking structure comprises a walking support (41) and at least two walking wheels (42), the walking support (41) is at least partially arranged below the track (2), the walking wheels (42) are connected to the walking support (41) and are in rolling contact with the track (2), and the rolling directions of the walking wheels (42) are the same and are perpendicular to the cross section of the track (2).

3. The tuning fork automatic drying apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by The axes of the two adjacent walking wheels (42) are arranged at an angle.

4. The tuning fork automatic drying apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by The walking wheels (42) comprise three and are arranged in a triangle around the track (2).

5. The tuning fork automatic drying apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by The walking wheels (42) are universal wheels.

6. The tuning fork automatic drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The driving mechanism comprises a driving sprocket (51), a chain (52) and a plurality of tension sprockets (53), the chain (52) is fixedly connected with each walking structure, the tension sprockets (53) and the driving sprocket (51) are connected with the furnace body (1) and are engaged with the chain (52); the tension sprockets (53) are located on the inner side of the chain (52) and are configured to tension the chain (52), and the driving sprocket (51) is located on the inner side of the chain (52) and is configured to drive the chain (52) to move the walking structure.

7. The tuning fork automatic drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by A plurality of hanging points for hanging the tuning fork level probe are arranged on each hanging piece (3).

8. The tuning fork automatic drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The outer periphery of the furnace body (1) is wrapped with a heat preservation layer.

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