Vibrating disc with novel supplementary material detection device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vibrating disk with a novel supplementary material detection device, which comprises a supplementary material mechanism, a vibrating disk, a supplementary material detection assembly and a supplementary material controller, the supplementary material mechanism is arranged on one side of the vibrating disk so as to supplement materials into the vibrating disk, the supplementary material detection assembly is connected with the vibrating disk so as to detect the material quantity of the vibrating disk, and the supplementary material controller is connected with the vibrating disk. The material supplementing controller is in communication connection with the material supplementing mechanism, the vibration disc and the material supplementing detection assembly. By means of the mode, according to the vibration disc with the novel material supplementing detection device, the material supplementing detection assembly with the deflection gravity center is used for sensitively sensing the amount of materials to be produced in the vibration disc, interference caused by the external brightness, dust in a production workshop and the size of the materials is not likely to happen, the detection accuracy, stability and reliability are improved, and the vibration disc is suitable for large-scale popularization and application. The device is simple in structure and convenient to use, the material supplementing detection assembly does not need to frequently adjust parameters through manual intervention like a traditional light sensation sensing device, and use convenience, flexibility and adaptability can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeding vibratory feeder technology, and in particular to a vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device. Background Technology

[0002] To avoid frequent manual feeding of materials into the vibratory feeder, existing automatic feeding vibratory feeders are often equipped with a feeder and a photosensitive sensor. During use, the photosensitive sensor detects the amount of material remaining in the vibratory feeder so as to control the feeder to automatically feed materials into the vibratory feeder.

[0003] As is well known, optical sensors determine the amount of material in a vibratory feeder by analyzing the difference in reflectivity when the material level is high or low, and then send a signal to the feeder to replenish the material. However, optical sensors are easily affected by external environmental factors. The brightness of the production workshop, dust generated during production, and frequent changes in the size of products fed into the vibratory feeder can all cause instability in the optical sensors, leading to misjudgments. This can result in the feeder dispensing material incorrectly or not at all, causing significant inconvenience and trouble for users. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device is provided, comprising: a material replenishment mechanism, a vibratory feeder, a material replenishment detection component, and a material replenishment controller. The material replenishment mechanism is disposed on one side of the vibratory feeder to replenish material into the vibratory feeder. The material replenishment detection component is connected to the vibratory feeder to detect the amount of material in the vibratory feeder. The material replenishment controller is communicatively connected to the material replenishment mechanism, the vibratory feeder, and the material replenishment detection component.

[0006] The material replenishment detection assembly includes a support column, a bracket, a connector, a mounting base, a proximity sensor, a rotating shaft, a swing arm, a sensing element, and a material detection ball. The support column is disposed on the side of the vibratory feeder. The bracket is movably connected to the support column via the connector. The mounting base is disposed on the bracket. One end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting base. The swing arm is connected to the rotating shaft. The bottom of the swing arm is provided with the material detection ball that contacts the material, and the top of the swing arm is provided with the sensing element. The proximity sensor is disposed on the mounting base above the rotating shaft to sense the sensing element, so that the material detection ball, the sensing element, and the proximity sensor cooperate to detect the amount of material.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feeding assembly includes: a feeding hopper, a storage bin, a feeding port, and a feeding vibrator. The feeding hopper is connected to the top of the storage bin, the feeding port is located at the bottom of the storage bin and extends to the top of the vibrating plate, and the feeding vibrator is connected to the storage bin to drive the storage bin to vibrate, so that the material can be sent out of the vibrating plate from the feeding port.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vibratory feeder includes a vibrator and a feeding tray connected to the vibrator.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the connector includes a connecting seat and a first locking groove and a second locking groove disposed at both ends of the connecting seat. The first locking groove is movably connected to the support column. A first locking screw passes through the opening of the first locking groove, causing the opening of the first locking groove to close or open, thereby locking or unlocking the connection position between the connecting seat and the support column. The bracket is movably connected to the second locking groove. A second locking screw passes through the opening of the second locking groove, causing the opening of the second locking groove to close or open, thereby locking or unlocking the connection position between the connecting seat and the bracket.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bracket and the mounting base are detachably connected, and the proximity sensor and the mounting base are detachably connected.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting base via a bearing.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the swing arm is a metal structure, and the material detection ball is a metal or resin structure.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sensing part and the swing arm are an integral structure.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the material detection ball and the pendulum rod are detachably connected.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rotating shaft is provided with a radially penetrating through hole, and the outer end of the rotating shaft is provided with an axially connected groove, and the through hole is connected to the connecting groove. The rocker arm is movably connected to the through hole, and the fixing pin is threadedly connected to the connecting groove, and its end abuts against the outer edge of the rocker arm to lock or loosen the rocker arm.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the material replenishment detection component with center of gravity swing sensitively senses the amount of material to be produced in the vibrating plate, which is not easily affected by external light intensity, dust in the production workshop and material size, thus improving the accuracy, stability and reliability of detection. It has a simple structure and is easy to use. Moreover, the material replenishment detection component does not require frequent manual intervention to adjust the parameters as in traditional optical sensing devices, which can improve the convenience, flexibility and adaptability of use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of a vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of a preferred embodiment of a vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the state structure of the material replenishment detection component when there is no material or the quantity is small, according to a preferred embodiment of the vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the state structure of the material replenishment detection component when the material is sufficient, according to a preferred embodiment of a vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 The embodiments of this utility model include:

[0024] A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device includes: a material replenishment mechanism 1, a vibratory feeder 2, a material replenishment detection component 3, and a material replenishment controller. The material replenishment mechanism is located on one side of the vibratory feeder to replenish material into the vibratory feeder. The material replenishment detection component is connected to the vibratory feeder to detect the amount of material in the vibratory feeder. The material replenishment controller is communicatively connected to the material replenishment mechanism, the vibratory feeder, and the material replenishment detection component to control the start and stop of the material replenishment mechanism based on the detection information obtained by the material replenishment detection component.

[0025] More preferably, the feeding assembly can directly use a conventional feeder in the art for feeding. Its structure mainly includes: a feeding hopper 11, a storage bin 12, a feeding port 13, and a feeding vibrator 14. The feeding hopper is connected to the top of the storage bin, the feeding port is located at the bottom of the storage bin and extends to the top of the vibrating plate, and the feeding vibrator is connected to the storage bin to drive the storage bin to vibrate, so that the material can be sent out of the vibrating plate from the feeding port.

[0026] More preferably, the vibratory feeder is a conventional technical means in the art, which includes a vibrator and a feeding tray connected to the vibrator.

[0027] More preferably, the feeding controller can be a PLC.

[0028] The material replenishment detection assembly includes a support column 31, a bracket 32, a connector 33, a mounting base 34, a proximity sensor 35, a rotating shaft 36, a swing arm 37, a sensing unit 38, and a material detection ball 39.

[0029] The support column is located on the side of the vibratory feeder. The bracket is movably connected to the support column via a connector. The mounting base is located on the bracket, and a proximity sensor is installed on the mounting base. One end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting base below the proximity sensor. The swing arm is connected to the rotating shaft. A material detection ball that contacts the material is located at the bottom of the swing arm, and a sensing part is located at the top of the swing arm, so that the material detection ball, the sensing part, and the proximity sensor work together to detect the amount of material.

[0030] More preferably, the support column is detachably connected to the base at the bottom of the vibratory feeder through a combination of clamping components, fixture seats, and positioning grooves.

[0031] More preferably, the connector includes a connecting seat 331 and a first locking groove 332 and a second locking groove 333 disposed at both ends of the connecting seat. The connecting seat is movably connected to the support column through the first locking groove. The first locking screw 334 passes through the opening of the first locking groove, causing the opening of the first locking groove to close or open, thereby locking or unlocking the connection position between the connecting seat and the support column. The bracket is movably connected to the second locking groove. The second locking screw 335 passes through the opening of the second locking groove, causing the opening of the second locking groove to close or open, thereby locking or unlocking the connection position between the connecting seat and the bracket.

[0032] More preferably, the bracket and the mounting base are detachably connected, and the proximity sensor and the mounting base are detachably connected, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the proximity sensor.

[0033] More preferably, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting base via a bearing to improve the smoothness of the rotating shaft's rotation, thereby ensuring the accuracy and stability of the detection.

[0034] More preferably, the pendulum rod is of metal structure, and the material detection ball is of metal or resin structure.

[0035] More preferably, the sensing part and the swing arm are an integral structure, and the material detection ball is detachably connected to the swing arm by means of screws, snap-fit, or adhesive.

[0036] More preferably, the rotating shaft is provided with a radially penetrating through hole 361, and the outer end of the rotating shaft is provided with an axially connected groove, and the through hole is connected to the connecting groove. The rocker arm is movably connected to the through hole, and the fixing pin 362 is threadedly connected to the connecting groove, and its end abuts against the outer edge of the rocker arm to lock or loosen the rocker arm, thereby realizing the assembly and disassembly of the rocker arm.

[0037] When in use, first suspend a pendulum with a material detection ball at the bottom made of metal or resin inside the vibratory plate. The pendulum is connected to the mounting base by a rotating shaft, and the sensing part at the upper end of the pendulum is close to the sensing area of ​​the proximity sensor.

[0038] When there is enough material to be produced in the vibratory feeder, the material moves under the drive of the vibratory feeder and pushes the swing arm to swing, so that the sensing part gradually moves away from the sensing area of ​​the proximity sensor. The proximity sensor no longer senses the swing arm and disconnects the signal. At this time, the feeding mechanism is powered off, and the material to be produced in the storage bin no longer automatically feeds into the vibratory feeder because there is no vibration force.

[0039] As the material to be produced in the vibratory feeder is conveyed out for production, less and less material remains in the feeder. The very little material is no longer enough to push the swing arm. Due to gravity, the swing arm gradually straightens and becomes vertical. The sensing element on the swing arm also moves closer to the proximity sensor. The sensor detects that the swing arm has returned to its upright position and sends a signal to the feeding controller. The feeding controller then controls the feeding vibrator of the feeding mechanism to be powered on again and generate vibration force. Driven by the vibration force, the material to be produced in the storage bin is automatically fed into the feeder to complete the feeding process.

[0040] The beneficial effects of this invention, a vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device, are as follows: the material replenishment detection component, which utilizes the oscillation of the center of gravity, sensitively senses the amount of material to be produced in the vibratory feeder. It is not easily affected by external light intensity, dust in the production workshop, or the size of the material, thus improving the accuracy, stability, and reliability of the detection. The structure is simple and easy to use. Moreover, the material replenishment detection component does not require frequent manual intervention to adjust the parameters as with traditional optical sensing devices, which improves the convenience, flexibility, and adaptability of use.

[0041] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device, characterized in that, include: The system includes a feeding mechanism, a vibratory feeder, a feeding detection component, and a feeding controller. The feeding mechanism is located on one side of the vibratory feeder to feed material into it. The feeding detection component is connected to the vibratory feeder to detect the amount of material in the feeder. The feeding controller is communicatively connected to the feeding mechanism, the vibratory feeder, and the feeding detection component. The material replenishment detection assembly includes a support column, a bracket, a connector, a mounting base, a proximity sensor, a rotating shaft, a swing arm, a sensing element, and a material detection ball. The support column is disposed on the side of the vibratory feeder. The bracket is movably connected to the support column via the connector. The mounting base is disposed on the bracket. One end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting base. The swing arm is connected to the rotating shaft. The bottom of the swing arm is provided with the material detection ball that contacts the material, and the top of the swing arm is provided with the sensing element. The proximity sensor is disposed on the mounting base above the rotating shaft to sense the sensing element, so that the material detection ball, the sensing element, and the proximity sensor cooperate to detect the amount of material.

2. The vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes: a feeding hopper, a storage bin, a feeding port, and a feeding vibrator. The feeding hopper is connected to the top of the storage bin, the feeding port is located at the bottom of the storage bin and extends to the top of the vibrating plate, and the feeding vibrator is connected to the storage bin to drive the storage bin to vibrate, so that the material can be sent out of the vibrating plate from the feeding port.

3. The vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibratory feeder includes a vibrator and a feeding tray connected to the vibrator.

4. A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes a connecting seat and a first locking groove and a second locking groove disposed at both ends of the connecting seat. The first locking groove is movably connected to the support column. A first locking screw passes through the opening of the first locking groove, causing the opening of the first locking groove to close or open, thereby locking or unlocking the connection position between the connecting seat and the support column. The bracket is movably connected to the second locking groove. A second locking screw passes through the opening of the second locking groove, causing the opening of the second locking groove to close or open, thereby locking or unlocking the connection position between the connecting seat and the bracket.

5. A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket and the mounting base are detachably connected, and the proximity sensor and the mounting base are detachably connected.

6. A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting base via bearings.

7. A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing arm is made of metal, and the material detection ball is made of metal or resin.

8. A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing element and the swing arm are an integral structure.

9. A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material detection ball and the pendulum are detachably connected.

10. A vibratory feeder with a novel material replenishment detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating shaft has a radially penetrating through hole, and the outer end of the rotating shaft has an axially connected groove. The through hole is connected to the connecting groove. The rocker arm is movably connected to the through hole. The fixing pin is threadedly connected to the connecting groove, and its end abuts against the outer edge of the rocker arm to lock or release the rocker arm.

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