Multifunctional material testing platform

Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional material testing platform. Comprising a sampling mechanism, the sampling mechanism is driven by a manipulator, and the sampling mechanism is used for collecting particulate matter samples at different depths; the repose angle measuring mechanism is used for detecting the flowability of the particulate matter sample; the guiding mechanism is used for guiding the particulate matter sample detected by the repose angle measuring mechanism to enter the particle size distribution detecting mechanism; the particle size distribution detection mechanism is used for detecting the particle size distribution of the particulate matter sample. The multifunctional material testing platform disclosed by the utility model can meet the detection requirements on a plurality of detection items of silicon dioxide.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of powder and particle processing equipment technology, and in particular to a multifunctional material testing platform. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of materials research and production, performance testing of particulate materials is crucial. Silica, as a widely used particulate material, possesses unique physicochemical properties and plays a key role in numerous industries. For example, in the rubber industry, silica can be used as a reinforcing agent, significantly improving the strength and wear resistance of rubber products; in electronic packaging materials, its excellent insulation and low coefficient of thermal expansion effectively protect electronic components. However, accurately measuring the various performance indicators of silica is a prerequisite for ensuring its optimal performance in different application scenarios.

[0003] Currently, various devices exist on the market for testing particulate materials, but most are single-function. For example, traditional sampling equipment can only collect surface particulate samples, making it difficult to obtain samples at different depths and thus failing to comprehensively reflect the internal properties of the material. For particulate flowability testing, common angle of repose measurement devices have limited accuracy and the measurement process is cumbersome, making it difficult to obtain results quickly and accurately. In particle size distribution detection, existing equipment is often disconnected from other testing steps, making sample transfer difficult between different testing steps, resulting in low testing efficiency and a high risk of sample contamination or loss. Furthermore, the independent nature of each testing step, lacking an integrated, multi-functional testing platform, requires researchers to operate multiple devices, increasing time costs and operational complexity, and hindering efficient materials performance research. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides a multifunctional material testing platform to solve at least one problem existing in the background art, including,

[0005] A sampling mechanism, driven by a robotic arm, is used to collect particulate matter samples at different depths;

[0006] An angle of repose measuring mechanism, wherein the angle of repose measuring mechanism is used to detect the flowability of particulate matter samples;

[0007] The guiding mechanism is used to guide the particulate matter sample after it has been detected by the angle of repose measuring mechanism into the particle size distribution detection mechanism;

[0008] Particle size distribution testing equipment, used to detect the particle size distribution of particulate matter samples;

[0009] The sampling mechanism includes a sampling tube, a suction device, and a sampler. The sampling tube is a long and thin tubular structure. A sampler is connected to the lower opening of the sampling tube. The sampler includes a sampling rod and a sampling head. The sampling rod is a hollow structure and is connected to the sampling tube. The lower end of the sampling rod is the sampling head. The suction device is connected to the top of the sampling tube. An opening and closing door is provided between the sampling tube and the sampling rod. An overflow port is provided at the top of the side wall of the sampling rod.

[0010] Optionally, the angle of repose measuring mechanism includes a measuring container and an angle measuring component. The measuring container is used to hold the particulate matter sample to be tested, and the angle measuring component is used to measure the angle of repose formed by the accumulation of the particulate matter sample.

[0011] Optionally, the angle measurement component includes an image acquisition unit and an angle calculation unit.

[0012] Optionally, the measuring container includes a hopper, a substrate, and a discharge mechanism. The substrate is located below the hopper, the bottom of the hopper has a discharge port, and the discharge mechanism is disposed on the substrate.

[0013] Optionally, the particle size distribution detection mechanism includes a sample inlet channel, a detection chamber, and a particle size detection unit. The sample inlet channel is connected to the discharge port of the guide mechanism, the detection chamber is connected to the sample inlet channel, and the particle size detection unit is disposed in the detection chamber. The particle size detection unit is used to detect the particle size of powder particles and output particle size data.

[0014] Optionally, the guiding mechanism includes an inclined guiding channel and a vibration component. The inclined guiding channel is funnel-shaped, with a flow guide at its upper end and the lower end of the inclined guiding channel connected to the sample inlet channel of the particle size distribution detection mechanism.

[0015] Optionally, the measuring container is further provided with support feet for adjusting the levelness of the substrate.

[0016] Optionally, the suction device includes a vacuum pump, and a filter screen is provided between the suction device and the sampling tube.

[0017] Optionally, the sampling tube is provided with a scale on its side wall.

[0018] Optionally, the particle size detection unit is connected to the discharge pipe.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0020] This utility model's multifunctional material testing platform is equipped with a sampling mechanism driven by a robotic arm, capable of collecting particulate matter samples at different depths. The sampling tube is elongated and slender, working in conjunction with a sampler featuring a hollow sampling rod and sampling head. An opening and closing gate is located between the sampling tube and the sampling rod, allowing for precise control of the sampling process and ensuring the acquisition of representative samples from different depths, providing a foundation for comprehensive material performance analysis. For silica particles, it can obtain samples at various depths, enabling a comprehensive assessment of their quality.

[0021] This utility model's multifunctional material testing platform integrates multiple functions such as sampling, angle of repose measurement, and particle size distribution detection, reducing equipment footprint, lowering operator workload, and improving overall material testing efficiency. It provides an efficient testing method for materials research and production. For silica particle manufacturers, it can significantly improve testing efficiency and reduce production costs.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sampling mechanism of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the repose angle measuring mechanism of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the guiding mechanism of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the particle size distribution detection mechanism of this utility model;

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 1. Sampling mechanism; 11. Sampling tube; 12. Suction device; 13. Sampler; 131. Sampling rod;

[0031] 132. Sampling head; 14. Filter screen; 15. Opening and closing door; 16. Overflow port; 17. Scale; 2. Robotic arm; 3. Angle of repose measuring mechanism; 31. Measuring container; 311. Hopper; 312. Base plate; 313. Discharge mechanism; 314. Support foot; 32. Angle measuring component; 4. Guiding mechanism; 41. Inclined guide channel; 42. Vibration component; 5. Particle size distribution detection mechanism; 51. Sample inlet channel; 52. Particle size detection unit; 53. Discharge pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the specific embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present application and to fully convey the scope of the disclosure of the present application to those skilled in the art.

[0033] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of this application. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, to avoid confusion with this application, some technical features well-known in the art have not been described; that is, not all features of actual embodiments are described herein, nor are well-known functions and structures described in detail.

[0034] In the accompanying drawings, for clarity, the dimensions of layers, areas, and elements, as well as their relative dimensions, may be exaggerated. The same reference numerals denote the same elements throughout.

[0035] It should be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as "on," "adjacent to," "connected to," or "coupled to" other elements or layers, it may be directly on, adjacent to, connected to, or coupled to other elements or layers, or there may be intervening elements or layers. Conversely, when an element is referred to as "directly on," "directly adjacent to," "directly connected to," or "directly coupled to" other elements or layers, there are no intervening elements or layers. It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various elements, components, areas, layers, and / or portions, these elements, components, areas, layers, and / or portions should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, area, layer, or portion from another element, component, area, layer, or portion. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of this application, the first element, component, area, layer, or portion discussed below may be referred to as a second element, component, area, layer, or portion. And the discussion of a second element, component, area, layer, or portion does not imply that the first element, component, area, layer, or portion necessarily exists in this application.

[0036] Spatial relation terms such as “below,” “under,” “below,” “under,” “above,” “above,” etc., are used herein for convenience of description to describe the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figure and other elements or features. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation shown in the figure, spatial relation terms are intended to also include different orientations of the device in use and operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, then the element or feature described as “below,” “under,” or “below” other elements or features will be oriented “above” other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary terms “below” and “under” can include both above and below orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or otherwise) and the spatial descriptive terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0037] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. When used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising” and / or “including,” when used in this specification, identify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups. When used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of the associated listed items.

[0038] To fully understand this application, detailed steps and structures will be presented in the following description to illustrate the technical solution of this application. Preferred embodiments of this application are described in detail below; however, in addition to these detailed descriptions, this application may have other implementation methods.

[0039] This invention relates to a multifunctional material testing platform, and its specific embodiments will be described in detail below so that those skilled in the art can clearly understand and implement the invention.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, including,

[0041] Sampling mechanism 1, driven by robotic arm 2, is used to collect particulate matter samples at different depths;

[0042] Angle of repose measuring mechanism 3, which is used to detect the flowability of particulate matter samples;

[0043] Guiding mechanism 4, the guiding mechanism is used to guide the particulate matter sample after it has been detected by the angle of repose measuring mechanism into the particle size distribution detection mechanism;

[0044] Particle size distribution detection unit 5 is used to detect the particle size distribution of particulate matter samples;

[0045] The sampling mechanism mainly consists of a sampling tube 11, a suction device 12, and a sampler 13. The sampling tube is a long and thin tube with a sampler connected to its lower opening. The sampler includes a sampling rod 131 and a sampling head 132. The sampling rod is hollow and connected to the sampling tube, with the sampling head at its lower end. The suction device is a vacuum pump connected to the top of the sampling tube, and a filter screen 14 is installed between them to filter the extracted particulate matter sample. An opening and closing door 15 is provided between the sampling tube and the sampling rod to control the opening and closing of the channel between them. An overflow port 16 is provided at the top of the side wall of the sampling rod.

[0046] When it is necessary to collect particulate matter samples at different depths, the sampling mechanism is moved to the designated position by a robotic arm. Following the scale indication, the sampling tube is inserted to the corresponding depth. The opening and closing door is opened, the suction device is activated, and the vacuum pump generates suction, forcing the particulate matter sample through the sampling head and sampling rod into the sampling tube, where it is finally extracted and collected, completing the collection of particulate matter samples at different depths. The same process is followed when collecting silica particle samples to obtain silica particles at different depths, providing a comprehensive sample for subsequent analysis. An overflow port is used to discharge unwanted particulate matter samples when the sampling mechanism moves to a specific depth, with the opening and closing door closed and the opening and closing door open during the sampling process.

[0047] Furthermore, the angle of repose measuring mechanism includes a measuring container 31 and an angle measuring component 32. The measuring container is used to hold the particulate matter sample to be tested, and the angle measuring component is used to measure the angle of repose formed by the accumulation of the particulate matter sample. The sample collected by the sampling mechanism is transferred to the measuring container, and finally the test of the sample is completed by the angle measuring component.

[0048] Furthermore, the angle measurement component includes an image acquisition unit for acquiring images of particulate matter sample accumulation and an angle calculation unit electrically connected to the image acquisition unit for calculating the angle of repose based on the acquired images.

[0049] Furthermore, the measuring container includes a hopper 311, a substrate 312, and a discharge mechanism 313, and the hopper, substrate, and discharge mechanism are all mounted on a fixed frame. The substrate is located below the hopper, the bottom of the hopper is provided with a discharge port, and the discharge mechanism is disposed on the substrate.

[0050] The collected particulate matter sample is placed into a hopper, and the sample falls onto the substrate through a discharge port, accumulating there. The substrate's level is adjusted using support feet to ensure measurement accuracy. The image acquisition unit captures an image of the accumulated particulate matter sample and transmits it to the angle calculation unit. The angle calculation unit calculates the angle of repose formed by the accumulated particulate matter sample according to a preset algorithm, completing the angle of repose measurement. After measurement, the sample can be discharged from the substrate via a discharge mechanism. This procedure, when measuring the angle of repose of silica particles, provides quick and accurate results, offering a basis for optimizing the production process.

[0051] Furthermore, the particle size distribution detection mechanism includes a sample inlet channel 51 connected to the discharge port of the guide mechanism, a detection chamber connected to the sample inlet channel, and a particle size detection unit 52 disposed in the detection chamber. The particle size detection unit is connected to the discharge pipe and is disposed in the detection chamber. The particle size detection unit is used to detect the particle size of powder particles and output particle size data.

[0052] Particulate matter samples enter the detection chamber through the sample inlet channel. The particle size detection unit measures the particle size of the powder particles in the sample and outputs the particle size data. After detection, the sample is discharged through the discharge pipe, completing the particle size distribution detection. When detecting the particle size distribution of silica particles, this process can accurately obtain particle size data, helping to control product quality.

[0053] Furthermore, the guiding mechanism includes an inclined guiding channel 41 and a vibration component 42. The vibration component is disposed on the side wall of the inclined guiding channel, which is funnel-shaped. A flow guide is provided at the upper end of the inclined guiding channel, and the lower end of the inclined guiding channel is connected to the sample inlet channel of the particle size distribution detection mechanism. After the particulate matter sample has undergone repose angle measurement, it is discharged from the measuring container and enters the inclined guiding channel through the flow guide. The vibration component is activated, allowing the particulate matter sample to smoothly slide down within the inclined guiding channel and enter the sample inlet channel of the particle size distribution detection mechanism, thus achieving sample guidance and transport. For silica particles, this guiding process ensures their smooth entry into the particle size distribution detection stage, reducing loss and contamination.

[0054] Furthermore, the measuring container is also provided with support feet 314, which are used to adjust the levelness of the substrate.

[0055] Furthermore, the suction device includes a vacuum pump, and a filter screen is provided between the suction device and the sampling tube.

[0056] Furthermore, the sampling tube has a scale 17 on its side wall. By setting the scale, the depth to which the sampling tube is inserted into the material pile can be observed intuitively.

[0057] Furthermore, the particle size detection unit is connected to the discharge pipe 53. Samples that have completed testing are discharged from the discharge pipe to the outside of the multi-functional material testing platform.

[0058] It should be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not intended to encompass all possible implementations included in the claims. Various modifications and changes can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Similarly, the various technical features of the above embodiments can be arbitrarily combined to form other embodiments of this application that may not be explicitly described. Therefore, the above embodiments only illustrate several implementations of this application and do not limit the scope of protection of this patent application.

Claims

1. A multi-functional material testing platform, characterized in that: include A sampling mechanism, driven by a robotic arm, is used to collect particulate matter samples at different depths; An angle of repose measuring mechanism, wherein the angle of repose measuring mechanism is used to detect the flowability of particulate matter samples; The guiding mechanism is used to guide the particulate matter sample after it has been detected by the angle of repose measuring mechanism into the particle size distribution detection mechanism; Particle size distribution testing equipment, used to detect the particle size distribution of particulate matter samples; The sampling mechanism includes a sampling tube, a suction device, and a sampler. The sampling tube is a long and thin tubular structure. A sampler is connected to the lower opening of the sampling tube. The sampler includes a sampling rod and a sampling head. The sampling rod is a hollow structure and is connected to the sampling tube. The lower end of the sampling rod is the sampling head. The suction device is connected to the top of the sampling tube. An opening and closing door is provided between the sampling tube and the sampling rod. An overflow port is provided at the top of the side wall of the sampling rod.

2. The multi-functional material testing platform of claim 1, wherein: The angle of repose measuring mechanism includes a measuring container and an angle measuring component. The measuring container is used to hold the particulate matter sample to be tested, and the angle measuring component is used to measure the angle of repose formed by the accumulation of the particulate matter sample.

3. The multifunctional material testing platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angle measurement component includes an image acquisition unit and an angle calculation unit.

4. The multi-functional material testing platform of claim 2, wherein: The measuring container includes a hopper, a base plate, and a discharge mechanism. The base plate is located below the hopper, and the bottom of the hopper is provided with a discharge port. The discharge mechanism is disposed on the base plate.

5. The multi-functional material testing platform of claim 1, wherein: The particle size distribution detection mechanism includes a sample inlet channel, a detection chamber, and a particle size detection unit. The sample inlet channel is connected to the outlet of the guide mechanism, and the detection chamber is connected to the sample inlet channel. The particle size detection unit is disposed in the detection chamber and is used to detect the particle size of powder particles and output particle size data.

6. The multi-functional material testing platform of claim 1, wherein: The guiding mechanism includes an inclined guiding channel and a vibration component. The inclined guiding channel is funnel-shaped, with a flow guide at its upper end and the lower end of the inclined guiding channel connected to the sample inlet channel of the particle size distribution detection mechanism.

7. The multi-functional material testing platform of claim 4, wherein: The measuring container is also provided with support feet, which are used to adjust the levelness of the substrate.

8. The multi-functional material testing platform of claim 1, wherein: The suction device includes a vacuum pump, and a filter screen is provided between the suction device and the sampling tube.

9. The multi-functional material testing platform of claim 1, wherein: The sampling tube is equipped with a scale on its side wall.

10. The multi-functional material testing platform of claim 5, wherein: The particle size detection unit is connected to the discharge pipe.

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