Feeding structure for proportioning of reduction furnace

By introducing a weighing sensor and a screw feeder into the feeding structure of the reduction furnace, the metering and discharge efficiency problems of the feeding device of the reduction furnace were solved, achieving accurate proportioning and efficient feeding, and improving the ease of operation and reliability of the reduction process.

CN224121726UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14HENAN JINLI GOLD & LEAD GRP CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

The existing reduction furnace feeding device lacks a metering device, which makes the feeding operation troublesome, and the mixing mechanism has low discharge efficiency and is prone to clogging.

Method used

The system combines a proportioning component with a screw conveyor. The proportioning component includes a weighing sensor and a digital display for precise control of the feeding amount. The mixing mechanism achieves efficient mixing and feeding by driving the mixing rod and the screw conveyor blades with a motor.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise control of raw material ratio, improves feeding efficiency and avoids material blockage, ensuring the smooth progress of the reduction process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of reduction furnaces, and discloses a feeding structure for proportioning of a reduction furnace, which comprises a bottom plate and the reduction furnace, a proportioning component and a spiral feeder are mounted on the bottom plate, the proportioning component comprises a rack, a plurality of weighing sensors are fixedly mounted on the top surface of the rack, a batching barrel is fixedly mounted at the top of each weighing sensor, and the spiral feeder is mounted on the bottom plate. A stirring mechanism is arranged in the batching barrel, a discharging pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the batching barrel, and a telescopic pipe is fixedly mounted at the bottom end of the discharging pipe; a support is fixedly installed on the rack, a digital display is fixedly installed on the support, and the digital display is electrically connected with the weighing sensor. The stirring mechanism comprises a transverse plate, a first motor for stirring is fixedly mounted on the transverse plate, a rotating rod is connected to the first motor, a stirring rod is connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod, and a first spiral conveying blade is fixedly connected to the rotating rod located in the discharging pipe. According to the utility model, feeding and weighing can be realized, so that a worker can conveniently control the proportion, and the batching barrel is high in blanking efficiency and is not blocked.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of reduction furnace technology, specifically a feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace. Background Technology

[0002] Most metals react readily with oxygen in the air to form oxides. To obtain pure metals, a reducing agent is needed to react with the metal oxides. Reduction furnaces are commonly used reduction equipment. A reduction furnace is a device used to reduce metal oxides. Its principle is to use a high-temperature reduction reaction to reduce the metal oxide into a metal. The metal oxide is added to the reduction furnace, heated to a high temperature, and then reacts with the reducing agent to be reduced to a metal. The reducing agent can be hydrogen, carbon, or a mixture of hydrogen and carbon. The main components of a reduction furnace include the furnace body, heater, reducing agent inlet, metal oxide inlet, and metal collector. Reduction furnaces have a wide range of applications, including metallurgy, chemical engineering, and materials science.

[0003] A search revealed a reduction furnace feeding mechanism as disclosed in announcement number CN220062592U. Its main features include: a reduction furnace body, a stirring mechanism, a control mechanism, and a conveying mechanism. The top end of the stirring mechanism is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the conveying mechanism, the side of the conveying mechanism is fixedly connected to the top end of the control mechanism, and the bottom end of the control mechanism is fixedly connected to the top end of the reduction furnace body. The stirring mechanism includes a stirring tank, and a base is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the stirring tank.

[0004] In actual use, the applicant found that the feeding device for the reduction furnace in the above application lacks a metering device during batching and mixing. Therefore, the material needs to be weighed by the equipment before being put into the mixing mechanism, which is cumbersome. In addition, the mixing mechanism uses a side discharge method when discharging material, which is slow and prone to clogging. In order to solve the above problems, a feeding structure for batching in a reduction furnace is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace in order to solve the problems mentioned above.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace, including a bottom plate and a reduction furnace, wherein a proportioning component and a screw feeder are installed on the bottom plate, the proportioning component is connected to the feed inlet of the screw feeder, and the discharge end of the screw feeder is connected to the reduction furnace;

[0007] The proportioning component includes a frame, which is mounted on the base plate. Multiple weighing sensors are fixedly mounted on the top surface of the frame. A dispensing cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top of each weighing sensor. A stirring mechanism is installed inside the dispensing cylinder. A discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the dispensing cylinder. A telescopic pipe is fixedly mounted at the bottom end of the discharge pipe. The discharge end of the telescopic pipe is connected to the feed port of the screw feeder.

[0008] A bracket is fixedly installed on the platform, and a digital display is fixedly installed on the bracket. The digital display is electrically connected to the weighing sensor.

[0009] The stirring mechanism includes a horizontal plate, on which a stirring motor is fixedly mounted. A rotating rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. A stirring rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod. The lower end of the rotating rod extends into the discharge pipe, and a spiral conveying blade is fixedly connected to the rotating rod inside the discharge pipe.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the platform includes a top plate and four legs. The support and the weighing sensor are fixedly mounted on the top plate, and the four legs are respectively fixedly mounted at the four corners of the bottom surface of the top plate. The legs are also fixedly mounted on the base plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a circular hole is provided at the center of the top plate, and the dispensing cylinder passes through the circular hole.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the screw feeder includes a conveying pipe, a shaft rotatably mounted inside the conveying pipe, a second screw conveying blade fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shaft, a second conveying motor fixedly mounted at the lower end of the conveying pipe, the second motor being connected to the shaft via an output shaft, a plurality of support plates fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the conveying pipe, the support plates being mounted on a base plate, a feed pipe fixedly connected to the lower part of the conveying pipe, and a discharge pipe fixedly connected to the upper part of the conveying pipe.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the discharge end of the telescopic tube is connected to the feed pipe, and the discharge end of the discharge pipe is connected to the feeding pipe of the reduction furnace.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, a gate valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, a gate valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0016] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. In this utility model, when feeding materials into the mixing cylinder, the weighing sensor can accurately monitor the amount of materials fed, and the weight data will be transmitted to the digital display, so that personnel can control the amount of materials fed in real time, thereby accurately controlling the amount of metal oxides and reducing agents fed, and ensuring the accuracy of raw material ratio.

[0018] 2. In this utility model, when the material is fed from the mixing cylinder, the motor drives the spiral conveying blade on the rotating rod to rotate, thereby forcibly feeding and conveying the mixed raw materials, which can improve the feeding efficiency and avoid feeding blockage. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the front view of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the internal structure of the dispensing cylinder in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the internal structure of the screw feeder in this utility model.

[0023] The markings in the diagram are: 1-bottom plate, 2-reduction furnace, 3-proportioning component, 4-screw feeder, 5-frame, 6-weighing sensor, 7-batching cylinder, 8-stirring mechanism, 9-discharge pipe, 10-telescopic pipe, 11-support, 12-digital display, 13-horizontal plate, 14-motor one, 15-rotating rod, 16-stirring rod, 17-screw conveyor blade one, 18-top plate, 20-support leg, 21-round hole, 22-conveying pipe, 23-shaft, 24-screw conveyor blade two, 25-motor two, 26-support plate, 27-feed pipe, 28-discharge pipe, 29-electric gate valve one, 30-electric gate valve two. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0025] The following will combine Figures 1-4 A detailed description is provided of a feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Example:

[0027] This utility model provides a feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace, as referenced. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the structure includes a base plate 1 and a reduction furnace 2. A proportioning component 3 and a screw feeder 4 are installed on the base plate 1. The proportioning component 3 is connected to the feed inlet of the screw feeder 4, and the discharge end of the screw feeder 4 is connected to the reduction furnace 2. In this structure, the proportioning component 3 is used to facilitate the proportioning and mixing of metal oxides and reducing agents. Then, the screw feeder 4 feeds the mixed raw materials into the reduction furnace 2, thereby completing the feeding of the reduction furnace.

[0028] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the proportioning component 3 includes a frame 5, which is mounted on a base plate 1. Multiple weighing sensors 6 are fixedly mounted on the top surface of the frame 5. A dispensing cylinder 7 is fixedly mounted on the top of the weighing sensors 6. A stirring mechanism 8 is provided inside the dispensing cylinder 7. A discharge pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the dispensing cylinder 7. A telescopic pipe 10 is fixedly mounted at the bottom end of the discharge pipe 9. The discharge end of the telescopic pipe 10 is connected to the feed port of the screw feeder 4. A bracket 11 is fixedly mounted on the frame 5. A digital display 12 is fixedly mounted on the bracket 11. The digital display 12 is electrically connected to the weighing sensors 6. In this structure, metal oxides and reducing agents are added into the dispensing cylinder 7, and then the stirring mechanism 8 is started to mix and stir.

[0029] Furthermore, when feeding materials into the batching cylinder 7, the weighing sensor 6 can accurately monitor the amount of materials fed, and the weight data will be transmitted to the digital display 12, so that personnel can control the amount of materials fed in real time, thereby accurately controlling the amount of metal oxides and reducing agents fed, and ensuring the accuracy of the raw material ratio.

[0030] It should be noted that the telescopic tube 10 enables a flexible connection between the feeding cylinder 7 and the screw feeder 4, thereby avoiding any impact on the balancing.

[0031] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the stirring mechanism 8 includes a horizontal plate 13, on which a stirring motor 14 is fixedly mounted. A rotating rod 15 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 14, and a stirring rod 16 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod 15. The lower end of the rotating rod 15 extends into the discharge pipe 9, and a spiral conveying blade 17 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 15 inside the discharge pipe 9. In this structure, the starting motor 14 drives the stirring rod 16 on the rotating rod 15 to rotate, thereby stirring and mixing the metal oxide and reducing agent in the mixing cylinder 7. After stirring, the raw materials can be introduced into the screw conveyor 4 through the discharge pipe 9. When discharging, rotating the rotating rod 15 can drive the spiral conveying blade 17 to rotate, thereby forcibly discharging and conveying the mixed raw materials, thereby improving the discharging efficiency and avoiding discharging blockage.

[0032] refer to Figures 1 to 4As shown, the platform 5 includes a top plate 18 and four support legs 20. The bracket 11 and the weighing sensor 6 are fixedly installed on the top plate 18. The four support legs 20 are respectively fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the top plate 18. The support legs 20 are fixedly installed on the base plate 1. In this structure, the top plate 8 and the support legs 20 are used to form the platform 5 structure.

[0033] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a circular hole 21 is provided at the center of the top plate 18, through which the dispensing cylinder 7 passes. This structure allows the circular hole 21 to facilitate the dispensing cylinder 7 to pass through the top plate 18.

[0034] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the screw feeder 4 includes a conveying pipe 22, a shaft 23 rotatably mounted inside the conveying pipe 22, a screw conveyor blade 24 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shaft 23, a conveying motor 25 fixedly mounted at the lower end of the conveying pipe 22, the motor 25 being connected to the shaft 23 via an output shaft, multiple support plates 26 fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the conveying pipe 22, the support plates 26 being mounted on the base plate 1, a feed pipe 27 fixedly connected to the lower part of the conveying pipe 22, and a discharge pipe 28 fixedly connected to the upper part of the conveying pipe 22. In this structure, the raw materials mixed in the batching cylinder 7 enter the conveying pipe 22 through the feed pipe 27, and then the motor 25 is started to drive the screw conveyor blade 24 on the shaft 23 to rotate. At this time, the screw conveyor blade 24 drives the mixed raw materials to be conveyed upward along the conveying pipe 22 and discharged into the reduction furnace 2 through the discharge pipe 28, thereby feeding the reduction furnace 2.

[0035] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the discharge end of the telescopic pipe 10 is connected to the feed pipe 27, and the discharge end of the discharge pipe 28 is connected to the feeding pipe of the reduction furnace 2.

[0036] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an electric gate valve 29 is installed on the discharge pipe 9. In this structure, the electric gate valve 29 is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge pipe 9.

[0037] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an electric gate valve 30 is installed on the discharge pipe 28. In this structure, the electric gate valve ear 30 is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge pipe 28.

[0038] The implementation principle of a feeding structure for proportioning a reduction furnace according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: During use, metal oxides and reducing agents are added to the feeding cylinder 7. At the time of feeding, the weighing sensor 6 accurately monitors the feeding amount, and the weight data is transmitted to the digital display 12, allowing personnel to control the feeding amount in real time. This ensures precise control of the feeding amount of metal oxides and reducing agents, guaranteeing accurate raw material proportioning. After feeding is completed, the motor 14 is started, driving the stirring rod 16 on the rotating rod 15 to rotate, thereby stirring and mixing the metal oxides and reducing agents in the feeding cylinder 7. After stirring is completed, the electric valve 29 is opened. The raw materials are introduced into the feed pipe 27 through the discharge pipe 9, and then the raw materials are introduced into the screw feeder 4 through the feed pipe 27. When discharging, the rotating rod 15 can drive the screw conveyor blade 17 to rotate, thereby forcibly discharging and conveying the mixed raw materials, which can improve the discharging efficiency and avoid discharging blockage. After the raw materials enter the screw feeder 4, the motor 25 is started to drive the screw conveyor blade 24 on the shaft 23 to rotate. At this time, the screw conveyor blade 24 drives the mixed raw materials to be conveyed upward along the conveying pipe 22 and discharged into the reduction furnace 2 through the discharge pipe 28, thereby feeding the reduction furnace 2.

[0039] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace, comprising a bottom plate (1) and a reduction furnace (2), characterized in that: A proportioning component (3) and a screw feeder (4) are installed on the base plate (1). The proportioning component (3) is connected to the feed inlet of the screw feeder (4), and the discharge end of the screw feeder (4) is connected to the reduction furnace (2). The proportioning component (3) includes a frame (5), which is mounted on the base plate (1). Multiple weighing sensors (6) are fixedly mounted on the top surface of the frame (5). A dispensing cylinder (7) is fixedly mounted on the top of the weighing sensors (6). A stirring mechanism (8) is provided inside the dispensing cylinder (7). A discharge pipe (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the dispensing cylinder (7). A telescopic pipe (10) is fixedly mounted at the bottom end of the discharge pipe (9). The discharge end of the telescopic pipe (10) is connected to the feed port of the screw feeder (4). A bracket (11) is fixedly installed on the platform (5), and a digital display (12) is fixedly installed on the bracket (11). The digital display (12) is electrically connected to the weighing sensor (6). The stirring mechanism (8) includes a horizontal plate (13), on which a stirring motor (14) is fixedly installed. A rotating rod (15) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (14). A stirring rod (16) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod (15). The lower end of the rotating rod (15) extends into the discharge pipe (9), and a spiral conveying blade (17) is fixedly connected to the rotating rod (15) inside the discharge pipe (9).

2. The feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The platform (5) includes a top plate (18) and four legs (20). The bracket (11) and the weighing sensor (6) are fixedly installed on the top plate (18). The four legs (20) are respectively fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the top plate (18). The legs (20) are fixedly installed on the base plate (1).

3. The feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A circular hole (21) is provided at the center of the top plate (18), and the dispensing cylinder (7) passes through the circular hole (21).

4. The feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The screw feeder (4) includes a conveying pipe (22), a shaft (23) is rotatably installed inside the conveying pipe (22), a screw conveying blade (24) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shaft (23), a conveying motor (25) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the conveying pipe (22), the motor (25) is connected to the shaft (23) through an output shaft, a plurality of support plates (26) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the conveying pipe (22), the support plates (26) are installed on the base plate (1), a feed pipe (27) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the conveying pipe (22), and a discharge pipe (28) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the conveying pipe (22).

5. The feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The discharge end of the telescopic pipe (10) is connected to the feed pipe (27), and the discharge end of the discharge pipe (28) is connected to the feeding pipe of the reduction furnace (2).

6. The feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace as described in claim 1, characterized in that: An electric gate valve (29) is installed on the discharge pipe (9).

7. The feeding structure for proportioning in a reduction furnace as described in claim 5, characterized in that: An electric gate valve (30) is installed on the discharge pipe (28).

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  • Feeding structure of reduction furnace

    CN220062592U