Concrete mixing moisture control system
By introducing a microwave moisture sensor and an automatic adjustment system into the concrete mixing system, the problem of uncertainty in moisture control in traditional methods has been solved, achieving higher accuracy and stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422828312.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-20
AI Technical Summary
Traditional methods for controlling moisture in concrete mixing rely on manual experience and periodic sampling, leading to uncertainty and instability in moisture control, making it difficult to guarantee accuracy and stability.
A microwave moisture sensor is used to detect the moisture content of concrete raw materials in real time, and the moisture content is automatically adjusted through a controller and water pump system to achieve precise control.
It improves the accuracy of moisture control during concrete mixing, reduces errors and fatigue from manual water addition, and increases efficiency.
Smart Images

Figure CN223933885U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of concrete mixing auxiliary equipment, specifically relating to a concrete mixing moisture control system. Background Technology
[0002] Controlling moisture content is crucial in concrete production. The performance and quality of concrete largely depend on its mix design, and moisture, as a key factor in the mix design, directly affects key performance indicators such as workability, strength, and durability.
[0003] Traditional methods for controlling the moisture content of concrete mixing rely primarily on manual experience and periodic sampling. Operators judge the water requirement of the concrete based on experience and then manually adjust the amount of water added. This method is inherently uncertain and prone to error, making it difficult to guarantee the accuracy and stability of moisture control. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a concrete mixing moisture control system to address the technical deficiencies of uncertainty and instability in existing concrete mixing moisture control systems.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A concrete mixing moisture control system includes a support frame and a moisture control component. A concrete mixer is mounted on the upper end of the support frame. The moisture control component is located on the upper end of the concrete mixer and its other end is connected to one end of the support frame. An external plate is attached to one side of the support frame. A feed hopper is slidably connected to the upper end of the external plate. An embedded ring is fixedly installed on the surface of one end of the feed hopper. A hole is opened on the upper surface of the middle section of the feed hopper, and a microwave moisture sensor is installed in the hole.
[0007] The embedded ring can be inserted into one end of the inner wall of the concrete mixer feed inlet.
[0008] Support rods are fixedly installed at both ends of the lower surface of the outer plate, and the support rods can be fixed by bolts.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a snap-fit block is installed inside the hole of the feed hopper, and a connecting block is fixedly installed at one end of the upper surface of the inner wall of the snap-fit block. The microwave moisture sensor is fixedly connected to one end of the lower surface of the connecting block.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a groove is provided at one end of the upper surface of the outer plate, and a slider is slidably installed in the groove. A threaded hole is provided at one end of the slider, and a lead screw is threadedly connected in the threaded hole. A motor is provided on one side of the outer plate, and one end of the motor output shaft is connected to one end of the lead screw. A linkage frame is fixedly connected to one end of the upper surface of the slider, and the feed hopper is fixedly installed at one end of the upper surface of the linkage frame. A limit groove is provided at one end of the upper surface of the embedded ring.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the moisture control component includes a connecting frame, which is fixedly installed on one side of the support frame. A support plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting frame. The support plate is located at the upper end of the concrete mixer. A water pump and a controller are respectively provided at both ends of the upper surface of the support plate. The controller and the water pump are connected by a signal, and the controller is wirelessly connected to a microwave moisture sensor.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the water pump input end is connected to an inlet pipe, the other end of the inlet pipe is connected to a water tank, the water tank is located at the lower end of the support frame, the water pump output end is connected to an outlet pipe, one end of the lower surface of the outlet pipe is attached to a reinforcing frame, the other end of the reinforcing frame is fixedly connected to one end of the support plate, and one end of the outlet pipe is connected to a nozzle, which is correspondingly set to the concrete mixer.
[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to one end of the lower surface of the reinforcing frame, and a limiting block is fixedly installed at one end of the connecting rod. A groove is provided on one side of the limiting block, and the water outlet pipe can be limited and fixed through the cooperation of the limiting block and the limiting groove.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the concrete mixing moisture control system provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: the accuracy of moisture control during concrete mixing can be improved, and errors and the need to rely on traditional manual experience and timed sampling methods can be reduced, thereby reducing the fatigue and efficiency impact caused by manual water addition. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only examples of embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the moisture control component in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the nozzle structure in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feed hopper in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the microwave moisture sensor in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0021] Figure label:
[0022] 1. Bearing frame; 101. Concrete mixer; 2. Moisture control assembly; 3. Support rod; 4. Feed hopper; 5. Clip-on block; 6. Connecting block; 7. Microwave moisture sensor;
[0023] 201. Connecting frame; 202. Support plate; 203. Controller; 204. Water pump; 205. Water tank; 206. Inlet pipe; 207. Reinforcing frame; 208. Connecting rod; 209. Limiting block; 210. Outlet pipe; 211. Nozzle;
[0024] 301. External plate; 302. Motor; 303. Slide groove; 304. Lead screw; 305. Slider; 306. Linkage frame;
[0025] 401, Embedded ring; 402, Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.
[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.
[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an integral connection, or a detachable connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] See appendix Figures 1-5As shown in the figure, a concrete mixing moisture control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a support frame 1 and a moisture control component 2. A concrete mixer 101 is provided on the upper end of the support frame 1. The moisture control component 2 is located on the upper end of the concrete mixer 101 and its other end is connected to one end of the support frame 1. An external plate 301 is attached to one side of the support frame 1. A feed hopper 4 is slidably connected to the upper end of the external plate 301. An embedded ring 401 is fixedly installed on one end surface of the feed hopper 4. A hole is opened on the upper surface of the middle section of the feed hopper 4, and a microwave moisture sensor 7 is provided in the hole.
[0030] The embedded ring 401 can be inserted into one end of the inner wall of the feed inlet of the concrete mixer 101.
[0031] Support rods 3 are fixedly installed at both ends of the lower surface of the outer plate 301, and the support rods 3 can be fixed by bolts.
[0032] A snap-fit block 5 is installed inside the hole of the feed hopper 4. A connecting block 6 is fixedly installed on one end of the upper surface of the inner wall of the snap-fit block 5. The microwave moisture sensor 7 is fixedly connected to one end of the lower surface of the connecting block 6.
[0033] In the above technical solution, the moisture control component 2 and the microwave moisture sensor 7 in the feed hopper 4 work together to accurately detect the moisture required by the concrete raw materials, provide real-time data for the system, facilitate the controller 203 to accurately adjust the moisture, ensure stable concrete quality, and facilitate the use of a concrete mixing moisture control system.
[0034] To further improve the moisture control capability of the concrete mixer, the outer plate 301 expands the sliding space of the feed hopper 4, making it easier for workers to complete the feeding work. The feed hopper 4 is used to receive and transport concrete raw materials into the concrete mixer 101. The embedded ring 401 at one end of the feed hopper 4 can ensure a tight connection with the feed port of the concrete mixer 101 to prevent raw material leakage. Then, the internal microwave moisture sensor 7 can detect the moisture content of the feed material, and then water is injected through the moisture control component 2 to ensure that the moisture content of the concrete reaches the ideal state during mixing, reducing the tediousness of manual water addition, thereby improving the stability of moisture control.
[0035] See appendix Figure 4 As shown, a groove 303 is provided at one end of the upper surface of the outer plate 301, and a slider 305 is slidably installed in the groove 303. A threaded hole is provided at one end of the slider 305, and a lead screw 304 is threadedly connected in the threaded hole. A motor 302 is provided on one side of the outer plate 301. One end of the output shaft of the motor 302 is connected to one end of the lead screw 304. A linkage frame 306 is fixedly connected to one end of the upper surface of the slider 305. The feed hopper 4 is fixedly installed at one end of the upper surface of the linkage frame 306. A limit groove 402 is provided at one end of the upper surface of the embedded ring 401.
[0036] To improve stability during material feeding, the slider 305 slides linearly within the groove 303 via the lead screw 304, causing the feed hopper 4 on the linkage frame 306 connected to the upper surface to move. This allows the embedding ring 401 at one end of the feed hopper 4 to embed into the feed inlet of the concrete mixer 101, thereby ensuring accurate feeding and stability during material feeding, preventing material leakage, facilitating detection by the microwave moisture sensor 7, and making it easy to move. When not needed, the bolts inserted on the support rod 3 can be removed, allowing it to be moved away from the concrete mixer 101, reducing space occupation and facilitating the installation and maintenance of the microwave moisture sensor 7.
[0037] See appendix Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the moisture control component 2 includes a connecting frame 201, which is fixedly installed on one side of the support frame 1. A support plate 202 is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting frame 201. The support plate 202 is located at the upper end of the concrete mixer 101. A water pump 204 and a controller 203 are respectively installed at both ends of the upper surface of the support plate 202. The controller 203 and the water pump 204 are connected by a signal connection. The controller 203 is wirelessly connected to a microwave moisture sensor 7. A water inlet pipe 206 is connected to the input end of the water pump 204. The other end of the water inlet pipe 206 is connected to a water tank 205, which is located at the lower end of the support frame 1. A water outlet pipe 210 is connected to the output end of the water pump 204. A reinforcing frame 207 is attached to one end of the lower surface of the water outlet pipe 210. The other end of the reinforcing frame 207 is fixedly connected to one end of the support plate 202. A nozzle 211 is installed at one end of the water outlet pipe 210, and the nozzle 211 is correspondingly positioned to correspond with the concrete mixer 101. A connecting rod 208 is fixedly connected to one end of the lower surface of the reinforcement frame 207. A limiting block 209 is fixedly installed at one end of the connecting rod 208. A groove is provided on one side of the limiting block 209, and the water outlet pipe 210 can be limited and fixed through the cooperation of the limiting block 209 and the limiting groove 402. The microwave moisture sensor 7 and the controller 203 are respectively model Hydro-MixVI and S7-200SMART, and the water pump 204 is model 75DWB60-5.
[0038] To improve moisture control during concrete mixing, a microwave moisture sensor 7 detects the moisture content of the concrete raw materials entering the feed hopper 4 in real time. The detected data is then wirelessly transmitted to a controller 203 located on the support plate 202. After receiving the moisture data from the microwave moisture sensor 7, the controller 203 analyzes and processes it according to a preset program and algorithm. If the detected moisture content does not meet the requirements for concrete mixing, the controller 203 connects to the water pump 204 via a signal connection, sending a command to the water pump 204. The input end of the water pump 204 is then connected to the water tank 205 located at the lower end of the support frame 1 via a water inlet pipe 206. After 204 is started, water is drawn from water tank 205. The water enters water outlet pipe 210 through the output end of water pump 204. Water outlet pipe 210 is fixed to one end of bearing plate 202 by reinforcing frame 207 to ensure the stability of water outlet pipe 210. The nozzle 211 at one end of water outlet pipe 210 is set to correspond to concrete mixer 101. Then water is sprayed into concrete mixer 101, thereby realizing the adjustment and control of water in the concrete mixing process. When controlling water, the feed hopper 4 is driven by screw 304 to move closer to one end of concrete mixer 101, so that the limiting groove 402 and limiting block 209 at one end of embedded ring 401 fit with water outlet pipe 210, improving the stability when water is discharged.
[0039] In this embodiment of the invention, when the motor 302 is working, its output shaft drives the lead screw 304 to rotate. Since the threaded hole on the slider 305 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 304, the lead screw 304 then drives the slider 305 to move within the slide groove 303. Simultaneously, the slider 305 moves, and the feed hopper 4 moves along with it via the linkage frame 306 connected to its upper surface. After the feed hopper 4 is in position, the embedded ring 401 at one end is inserted into the inner wall of the feed inlet of the concrete mixer 101, ensuring that the raw materials smoothly enter the mixer. Then, through the microwave moisture sensor 7 in the snap-fit block 5 within the hollow hole on the upper surface of the middle section of the feed hopper 4, after the raw materials are fed, the slider 305 drives the feed hopper 4 to move and leave a space between it and the concrete mixer 101. The microwave moisture sensor 7 then detects the moisture content of the concrete raw materials in real time and transmits the data wirelessly to the controller 203. After receiving the moisture data from the microwave moisture sensor 7, the controller 203 performs analysis according to a preset program and algorithm. When the detected moisture content does not meet the requirements for concrete mixing, the controller 203 and the water pump 204 are connected via a signal. When moisture adjustment is needed, the controller 203 sends a command to the water pump 204. The input end of the water pump 204 is connected to the water tank 205 located at the lower end of the support frame 1 through the water inlet pipe 206. After the water pump 204 starts, it draws water from the water tank 205. The water enters the water outlet pipe 210 through the output end of the water pump 204, and then passes through the nozzle at one end of the water outlet pipe 210. 211 is set up in correspondence with concrete mixer 101 to spray water into concrete mixer 101 to achieve control of concrete mixing moisture. When feeding, the water outlet pipe 210 can be moved to one end to prevent it from affecting the engagement of the embedded ring 401. After feeding is completed, the feed hopper 4 moves backward to engage the water outlet pipe 210 in the limiting block 209. The starting screw 304 drives the feed hopper 4 to move, so that the limiting groove 402 at one end of the embedded ring 401 and the limiting block 209 work together to fix the water outlet pipe 210.
[0040] The overall structure of this utility model embodiment can improve the accuracy of moisture control during concrete mixing, and can reduce errors and the need to rely on traditional manual experience and timed sampling methods, thereby reducing the fatigue and efficiency impact caused by manual water addition.
[0041] The above description illustrates the basic principles of the present invention. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. The above embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only for illustrating the principles of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and scope of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A concrete mixing moisture control system, comprising a support frame (1) and a moisture control component (2), characterized in that: The upper end of the support frame (1) is provided with a concrete mixer (101). The moisture control component (2) is located at the upper end of the concrete mixer (101) and the other end is connected to one end of the support frame (1). An external plate (301) is attached to one side of the support frame (1). A feed hopper (4) is slidably connected to the upper end of the external plate (301). An embedded ring (401) is fixedly installed on one end surface of the feed hopper (4). A hole is opened on the upper surface of the middle section of the feed hopper (4). A microwave moisture sensor (7) is provided in the hole. The embedded ring (401) can be inserted into one end of the inner wall of the feed port of the concrete mixer (101); both ends of the lower surface of the outer plate (301) are fixedly installed with support rods (3), and the support rods (3) are fixed by bolts; The moisture control component (2) includes a connecting frame (201), which is fixedly installed on one side of the support frame (1). The other end of the connecting frame (201) is fixedly connected to a support plate (202). The support plate (202) is located at the upper end of the concrete mixer (101). A water pump (204) and a controller (203) are respectively provided at both ends of the upper surface of the support plate (202). The controller (203) is connected to the water pump (204) by signal. The controller (203) is wirelessly connected to a microwave moisture sensor (7). The microwave moisture sensor (7) is of the model number Hydro-MixVI.
2. The concrete mixing moisture control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A snap-fit block (5) is installed in the hole of the feed hopper (4). A connecting block (6) is fixedly installed on one end of the upper surface of the inner wall of the snap-fit block (5). The microwave moisture sensor (7) is fixedly connected to one end of the lower surface of the connecting block (6).
3. The concrete mixing moisture control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the outer plate (301) is provided with a groove (303) at one end, and a slider (305) is slidably installed in the groove (303). A threaded hole is provided at one end of the slider (305), and a lead screw (304) is threadedly connected in the threaded hole. A motor (302) is provided on one side of the outer plate (301). One end of the output shaft of the motor (302) is connected to one end of the lead screw (304). A linkage frame (306) is fixedly connected to one end of the upper surface of the slider (305). The feed hopper (4) is fixedly installed on one end of the upper surface of the linkage frame (306). A limit groove (402) is provided at one end of the upper surface of the embedded ring (401).
4. A concrete mixing moisture control system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water pump (204) is connected to an inlet pipe (206) at its input end, and a water tank (205) is connected to the other end of the inlet pipe (206). The water tank (205) is located at the lower end of the support frame (1). The water pump (204) is connected to an outlet pipe (210) at its output end. A reinforcing frame (207) is attached to one end of the lower surface of the outlet pipe (210). The other end of the reinforcing frame (207) is fixedly connected to one end of the support plate (202). A nozzle (211) is connected to one end of the outlet pipe (210). The nozzle (211) is correspondingly set to the concrete mixer (101).
5. A concrete mixing moisture control system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting rod (208) is fixedly connected to one end of the lower surface of the reinforcement frame (207). A limiting block (209) is fixedly installed at one end of the connecting rod (208). A groove is provided on one side of the limiting block (209). The water outlet pipe (210) can be limited and fixed through the cooperation of the limiting block (209) and the limiting groove (402).