Discharging chute dredging device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of material storage and conveying equipment, in particular to a discharging chute dredging device which comprises a stock bin, double vibrators installed at the bottom of the stock bin, a vibrating plate arranged on the side wall of the stock bin, a feeding port and an auxiliary material port, and the feeding port and the auxiliary material port are formed in the top of the stock bin. The double vibrators are arranged on the two sides of the bottom of the stock bin respectively and fixedly connected with the stock bin through connecting pieces, and the vibrating plate is fixed to the side wall of the stock bin through elastic supporting pieces. The double vibrators are controlled by a PLC, the PLC is connected with a sensor, and the sensor is used for detecting the state of materials in the stock bin. The bottom of the stock bin is of a conical structure, and materials can be conveniently concentrated and smoothly discharged. A gate is arranged at the discharging opening and controlled to be opened and closed through a driving device. According to the utility model, the real-time monitoring and automatic control of the material state in the stock bin can be realized, the problems of material blockage and unsmooth unloading are solved, and the unloading efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of material handling equipment, specifically a chute unblocking device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, material storage and transportation are crucial links. As an important piece of equipment for storing materials, the smoothness of the unloading process in silos directly affects production efficiency. Traditional unloading methods often encounter problems such as material blockage and poor unloading when dealing with highly viscous and poorly flowing materials. Regarding the selection of technical routes, existing unloading technologies such as screw unloading and pneumatic unloading each have their advantages and disadvantages. While screw unloading has a simple structure, it has limited adaptability to materials and is prone to wear; pneumatic unloading has high conveying efficiency but consumes a lot of energy and requires high equipment sealing. In contrast, vibration unloading technology utilizes vibration to overcome friction and cohesion, achieving smooth unloading and possessing unique advantages.

[0003] From the current market application perspective, material blockage in silos is a common problem in industries such as mining, chemicals, power, steel, and grain, and existing unloading equipment is insufficient to fully meet the demand. Many enterprises experience production interruptions and increased costs due to poor unloading. Vibratory unloading machines, due to their high efficiency and energy saving, are gradually gaining market attention. The project has a very broad prospect. With the acceleration of industrial modernization, the demand for efficient and stable unloading equipment continues to grow across various industries. The material chute unloading device, optimized to address existing problems, is expected to solve material unloading difficulties, improve production efficiency, and reduce enterprise operating costs, possessing enormous development potential in the future market. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a chute unblocking device, which solves the problems of poor unloading and material blockage in the material storage and transportation process in modern industrial production, and has comprehensive technical effects.

[0005] The material chute unblocking device includes a hopper, two vibrators installed at the bottom of the hopper, a vibrating plate installed on the side wall of the hopper, and an inlet and an auxiliary inlet installed at the top of the hopper. The two vibrators are respectively installed on both sides of the bottom of the hopper and are fixedly connected to the hopper by connecting parts. The vibrating plate is fixed to the side wall of the hopper by elastic support parts. The two vibrators are controlled by a PLC controller. The PLC controller is connected to a sensor, which is used to detect the material status in the hopper.

[0006] The bottom of the silo has a conical structure, which facilitates the concentration and smooth discharge of materials.

[0007] The PLC control technology used in this solution is a mature technology. In addition, the sensor technology, after adjustment and optimization, is a technology that can be implemented by those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0008] The dual vibrator includes a horizontally arranged vibrating motor, a vibrating plate fixed on the vibrating motor, and several vibrating springs arranged on the vibrating plate. The other end of the vibrating springs is fixed to the bottom of the hopper. The vibrating motor is connected to the PLC controller through wires.

[0009] It also includes a discharge port located at the bottom of the silo, with a gate installed at the discharge port. The gate is controlled to open and close by a drive device. The drive device is connected to a PLC controller. When the sensor detects that the material status has reached a preset value, the PLC controller controls the drive device to open the gate to achieve unloading.

[0010] The vibrating plate is made of highly wear-resistant material to improve its service life.

[0011] Multiple elastic support components are installed between the vibrating plate and the side wall of the silo to ensure the vibration effect of the vibrating plate.

[0012] The sensors include a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor installed inside the silo. The pressure sensor is used to detect pressure changes inside the silo, and the temperature sensor is used to detect temperature changes inside the silo. The sensors are connected to the PLC controller via wires.

[0013] The PLC controller is programmable and stores the set material status parameters internally. The PLC controller compares the collected material status data with the set material status parameters. When the collected material status reaches the set value, the PLC controller will transmit the control signal command to the vibration motor and drive device to realize automatic control.

[0014] The vibratory motor also includes a heat dissipation device installed on the vibratory motor. The heat dissipation device uses a fan and heat sink to dissipate heat from the vibratory motor, so as to ensure the normal operation of the vibratory motor.

[0015] This utility model achieves the following significant effects:

[0016] (1) The dual vibrators, vibrating plate, PLC controller and sensor set in this solution can realize real-time monitoring and automatic control of the material status in the silo. When the material status in the silo reaches the preset value, the PLC controller controls the vibration motor to start. The vibration of the vibrating plate enables the material to overcome friction and cohesion, and achieve smooth unloading, which solves the problems of material blockage and poor unloading in the traditional unloading method.

[0017] (2) The conical structure design at the bottom of the silo is conducive to the concentration and smooth discharge of materials, further improving the unloading efficiency;

[0018] (3) It is equipped with pressure and temperature sensors, which can monitor the pressure and temperature changes in the silo in real time. Through the intelligent control of the PLC controller, it ensures the stability of the material state in the silo and avoids production interruption due to abnormal material state.

[0019] (4) The vibratory motor is equipped with a heat dissipation device, which ensures the stability and reliability of the vibratory motor during long-term operation and extends the service life of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the material chute unblocking device in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the material chute unblocking device in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dual vibrator in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unloading port and gate in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Hopper; 2. Dual vibrators; 3. Vibrating plate; 4. Elastic support; 5. Feed inlet; 6. Auxiliary material inlet; 7. PLC controller; 8. Sensor; 9. Vibration motor; 10. Vibration reed; 11. Discharge port; 12. Gate; 13. Drive device; 14. Heat dissipation device; 15. Pressure sensor; 16. Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0025] This utility model provides a chute unblocking device, mainly including a hopper 1, dual vibrators 2, a vibrating plate 3, an elastic support 4, a feed inlet 5, an auxiliary feed inlet 6, a PLC controller 7, a sensor 8, a vibrating motor 9, a vibrating spring 10, a discharge port 11, a gate 12, a drive device 13, a heat dissipation device 14, a pressure sensor 15, and a temperature sensor 16. The following will be described in conjunction with the attached... Figure 1 To be continued Figure 4 The structure and working principle of this utility model are described in detail.

[0026] First, the silo 1 is designed with a conical bottom to facilitate material concentration and smooth discharge. The top of the silo 1 has an inlet 5 for feeding materials into it; the bottom has a discharge port 11 for discharging materials. A vibrating plate 3 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the silo 1, and the vibrating plate 3 is connected to the side wall of the silo 1 by multiple elastic support members 4. The vibrating plate 3 is made of a highly wear-resistant material, such as wear-resistant steel, to improve its service life. The elastic support members 4 can be springs or rubber pads, and their function is to ensure that the vibrating plate 3 has good elasticity and stability during vibration, so that the material can effectively overcome friction and cohesion under the action of the vibrating plate 3, achieving smooth discharge.

[0027] Dual vibrators 2 are installed on both sides of the bottom of the hopper 1 and are fixedly connected to the hopper 1 via connectors. Each dual vibrator 2 includes a horizontally arranged vibrating motor 9 and a vibrating plate fixed to the vibrating motor 9. The vibrating plate is provided with several vibrating springs 10, the other end of which is fixed to the bottom of the hopper 1. The function of the vibrating springs 10 is to transmit the vibration generated by the vibrating motor 9 to the bottom of the hopper 1, thereby causing the material in the hopper 1 to vibrate, so that it overcomes friction and cohesion and is discharged smoothly. The vibrating motor 9 is connected to the PLC controller 7 via wires. The PLC controller 7 controls the start and stop of the vibrating motor 9 according to the material status data detected by the sensor 8.

[0028] The PLC controller 7 is the core control unit of this invention. It stores preset material state parameters, which can be adjusted according to the characteristics of different materials. The PLC controller 7 is connected to sensors 8 via wires. Sensors 8 include a pressure sensor 15 and a temperature sensor 16, used to detect pressure and temperature changes within the silo 1, respectively. Sensors 8 transmit the detected data to the PLC controller 7 in real time. The PLC controller 7 compares the collected material state data with the preset material state parameters. When the collected material state reaches the preset value, the PLC controller 7 sends a control signal to start the vibration motor 9. Through the vibration of the vibrating plate and vibrating spring 10, the material overcomes friction and cohesion, achieving smooth unloading. Simultaneously, the PLC controller 7 also controls the drive device 13 to open the gate 12, discharging the material from the silo 1.

[0029] The vibrating motor 9 of the dual vibrator 2 is equipped with a heat dissipation device 14 to ensure the stability and reliability of the vibrating motor 9 during long-term operation. The heat dissipation device 14 includes a fan and heat sinks. The fan is connected to the PLC controller 7 via wires. The PLC controller 7 controls the start and stop of the fan based on temperature changes detected by the temperature sensor 16 to dissipate heat from the vibrating motor 9. The heat sinks are installed on the housing of the vibrating motor 9, increasing the heat dissipation area to improve the heat dissipation effect. This heat dissipation design can effectively prevent the vibrating motor 9 from being damaged due to overheating and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0030] In practical applications, the working process of the material chute unblocking device is as follows: First, the material enters the hopper 1 through the feed inlet 5. As the material accumulates, the pressure sensor 15 and temperature sensor 16 begin to detect the pressure and temperature changes in the hopper 1 and transmit the data to the PLC controller 7 in real time. The PLC controller 7 has preset material state parameters, including pressure thresholds and temperature thresholds. When the detected material pressure or temperature exceeds the preset threshold, the PLC controller 7 determines that the material state in the hopper 1 has reached a state requiring unblocking, and then sends a control signal to start the vibration motor 9 of the dual vibrators 2. The vibration generated by the vibration motor 9 is transmitted to the bottom of the hopper 1 through the vibrating plate and vibrating spring 10, causing the material in the hopper 1 to vibrate, overcome friction and cohesion, and achieve smooth flow. At the same time, the PLC controller 7 also sends a control signal to control the drive device 13 to open the gate 12, discharging the material in the hopper 1 through the discharge port 11.

[0031] In practical implementation, the conical design at the bottom of silo 1 further improves unloading efficiency. When material accumulates to a certain height in silo 1, it naturally concentrates towards the bottom due to gravity. At this time, the vibration generated by the dual vibrators 2 can act more concentratedly on the material, making it easier to overcome friction and cohesion, achieving smooth discharge. Furthermore, the high wear-resistant material design of the vibrating plate 3 greatly extends its service life and reduces equipment maintenance costs. The number and position of the elastic support members 4 can be adjusted according to actual needs to ensure that the vibrating plate 3 has optimal elasticity and stability during vibration. For example, multiple elastic support members 4 can be evenly distributed on the side wall of silo 1 to ensure uniform vibration of the vibrating plate 3.

[0032] In addition, this utility model also includes a gate 12 and its driving device 13 at the discharge port 11. The gate 12 can be driven by a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, or an electric push rod, and the driving device 13 is connected to the PLC controller 7 via a wire. When the PLC controller 7 determines that the material has reached the preset unblocking state based on the material state data detected by the sensor 8, the PLC controller 7 will send a control signal, the driving device 13 will activate, and the gate 12 will open, allowing the material to be smoothly discharged through the discharge port 11. The design of the gate 12 can also be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, gates 12 of different materials and structures can be selected to adapt to the characteristics of different materials. At the same time, the opening and closing speed and opening and closing angle of the gate 12 can also be precisely controlled by the PLC controller 7 to ensure the discharge speed and smoothness of the material.

[0033] To further improve the reliability and stability of this invention, a heat dissipation device 14 is provided on the vibratory motor 9. The heat dissipation device 14 includes a fan and heat sinks. The fan is connected to the PLC controller 7 via wires. Based on temperature changes detected by the temperature sensor 16, the PLC controller 7 controls the fan's start and stop, thus dissipating heat from the vibratory motor 9. The heat sink design increases the heat dissipation area and improves the heat dissipation effect. Specifically, the heat sink can be made of aluminum alloy, which has good thermal conductivity. The number and position of the fans can be adjusted according to the actual working conditions and heat dissipation requirements of the vibratory motor 9 to ensure the stability and reliability of the vibratory motor 9 during long-term operation.

[0034] The control logic of this utility model is as follows: When sensor 8 detects that the material pressure or temperature in silo 1 exceeds a preset threshold, PLC controller 7 will start the vibration motor 9 of the dual vibrators 2. After continuous vibration for a period of time, PLC controller 7 will again detect the material status in silo 1 through sensor 8. If the material status still has not reached the preset value, PLC controller 7 will continue to control the vibration motor 9 to vibrate until the material status reaches the preset value. When the material status reaches the preset value, PLC controller 7 will control drive device 13 to open gate 12 and discharge the material in silo 1. At the same time, PLC controller 7 will also record the time and frequency of each vibration and unloading for subsequent data analysis and fault diagnosis.

[0035] In specific application scenarios, the material chute unblocking device can be widely used in material storage and conveying processes in various industrial production. For example, in the cement production process, blockages and obstructions often occur during the storage and conveying of cement powder in the silo 1. The design of the dual vibrators 2 and vibrating plate 3 in this invention effectively overcomes these problems, ensuring smooth unloading and conveying of cement powder. The intelligent control system, consisting of the PLC controller 7 and sensor 8, can perform real-time monitoring and automatic control based on the actual state of the cement powder, improving production efficiency and product quality. Furthermore, the heat dissipation device 14 on the vibrating motor 9 ensures the stability and reliability of the vibrating motor 9 during long-term operation, preventing damage due to overheating and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0036] In the steel production process, materials such as coke and iron ore powder stored in silo 1 are prone to blockage and obstruction due to their characteristics. The material discharge chute unblocking device of this invention can also be applied to such scenarios. Through the vibration of the dual vibrators 2 and the vibrating plate 3, the material overcomes friction and cohesion, achieving smooth unloading and conveying. The intelligent control system of PLC controller 7 and sensor 8 can monitor the status of materials such as coke and iron ore powder in silo 1 in real time, ensuring the stability and continuity of the production process. Simultaneously, the high-wear-resistant material design of the vibrating plate 3 effectively resists the wear of materials such as coke and iron ore powder, extending the service life of the equipment.

[0037] In the food processing industry, powdery or granular materials stored in silo 1, such as flour and rice, are prone to blockage and obstruction. The material discharge chute unblocking device of this invention utilizes a design with dual vibrators 2 and a vibrating plate 3 to overcome friction and cohesion, achieving smooth unloading and conveying. The intelligent control system, consisting of a PLC controller 7 and sensors 8, ensures stable material conditions during food processing, preventing production interruptions due to blockages. Furthermore, the heat dissipation device 14 on the vibrating motor 9 effectively prevents overheating from prolonged operation, ensuring normal equipment operation.

[0038] In summary, the material unloading chute unblocking device of this utility model has the following significant effects: First, the design of the dual vibrators 2 and the vibrating plate 3 effectively avoids material blockage and obstruction in the hopper 1, achieving smooth unloading and conveying. Second, the conical design at the bottom of the hopper 1 further improves unloading efficiency, allowing materials to be discharged more concentratedly and smoothly. Third, the installation of pressure sensor 15 and temperature sensor 16 allows for real-time monitoring of the material status in the hopper 1, and the intelligent control by the PLC controller 7 ensures the stability and continuity of the production process. Finally, the heat dissipation device 14 on the vibrating motor 9 effectively prevents the vibrating motor 9 from overheating due to prolonged operation, ensuring the normal operation and service life of the equipment. The combination of these designs and technologies gives this utility model broad application prospects and significant technical advantages in various industrial production processes.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A chute unblocking device, comprising a hopper (1), a double vibrator (2) installed at the bottom of the hopper (1), a vibrating plate (3) installed on the side wall of the hopper (1), an inlet (5) and an auxiliary inlet (6) installed at the top of the hopper (1), characterized in that: The dual vibrators (2) are respectively set on both sides of the bottom of the silo (1) and are fixedly connected to the silo (1) by connecting parts; the vibrating plate (3) is fixed to the side wall of the silo (1) by elastic support (4); the dual vibrators (2) are controlled by a PLC controller (7), the PLC controller (7) is connected to a sensor (8), and the sensor (8) is used to detect the material status in the silo (1).

2. The chute unblocking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the silo (1) is a conical structure.

3. The chute unblocking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dual vibrator (2) includes a horizontally arranged vibrating motor (9), a vibrating plate fixed on the vibrating motor (9), and several vibrating springs (10) arranged on the vibrating plate. The other end of the vibrating springs (10) is fixed to the bottom of the hopper (1). The vibrating motor (9) is connected to the PLC controller (7) through wires.

4. The chute unblocking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a discharge port (11) located at the bottom of the silo (1), and a gate (12) is provided at the discharge port (11). The gate (12) is controlled to open and close by a drive device (13), which is connected to a PLC controller (7).

5. The chute unblocking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vibrating plate (3) is made of a highly wear-resistant material.

6. The chute unblocking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple elastic support members (4) are provided between the vibrating plate (3) and the side wall of the hopper (1).

7. The chute unblocking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor (8) includes a pressure sensor (15) and a temperature sensor (16) installed in the hopper (1). The pressure sensor (15) is used to detect pressure changes in the hopper (1), and the temperature sensor (16) is used to detect temperature changes in the hopper (1). The sensor (8) is connected to the PLC controller (7) via wires.

8. The chute unblocking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The vibration motor (9) also includes a heat dissipation device (14) disposed on the vibration motor (9). The heat dissipation device (14) dissipates heat from the vibration motor (9) through a fan and a heat sink. The fan is connected to the PLC controller (7) through a wire.

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