Device for measuring moisture regain and oil content of fiber core of steel wire rope
By automatically controlling the heating and condensation process with an integrated device, the problem of time-consuming measurement of the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber core is solved, achieving rapid and accurate test results and saving testing resources.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANTONG PROD QUALITY SUPERVISION & INSPECTION INST
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the process of measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber core is time-consuming, and the oil content measurement requires repeated operations, which affects efficiency and wastes resources.
An integrated device was designed, including a housing, a base, a sample weighing box, a controller, a heating seat, a distillation device, a condenser, a Soxhlet extractor, a dryer, and a cooler. The controller coordinates the heating and condensation processes, automatically calculates the moisture regain and oil content, and reduces preparation time.
It enables rapid and accurate measurement of moisture regain and oil content, saving testing time and improving measurement efficiency and resource utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel wire rope fiber core quality testing technology, specifically a device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber core. Background Technology
[0002] The fiber core of steel wire rope is a natural fiber core, mainly made of sisal and jute twisted together. The fiber core of steel wire rope mainly plays the role of support and oil storage in steel wire rope. Its moisture regain rate and oil content are very important to the performance of the fiber core of steel wire rope.
[0003] Moisture regain test: Cut a sample representing the entire cross-sectional area from the center of a steel wire rope fiber core with a mass of at least 100 grams. The mass of the sample m2 is approximately 50 grams. Add xylene or an appropriate amount of benzene to the sample. After fractional distillation, distill the water contained in the sample and condense it in a graduated receiver to obtain the mass of water contained in the sample m4. Calculate the moisture regain using the formula: M(%) = (m2-m4) / m4*100. The moisture regain M of the steel wire rope fiber core can be obtained.
[0004] Oil content detection: A sample representing the entire cross-sectional area is cut from the center of a steel wire rope fiber core with a mass of at least 100 grams. The mass m1 of a sample used to determine the oil content is between 20-30 grams, and the mass m2 of a sample used to determine the water content is approximately 50 grams. Xylene or a suitable amount of benzene is added to the m2 sample. After fractional distillation, the water contained in the sample is distilled and condensed in a graduated receiver to obtain the mass m4 of water contained in the sample. The mass m5 of water present in the m1 sample is calculated using the formula m5 = m1 / m2 * m4. The first sample m1 is dispersed, weighed, and then placed into a new extraction bottle of known mass. The extraction bottle is then dried in a drying oven. Dry for at least 2 hours at 105°C. Cool the extraction flask in a desiccator for 2 hours and determine its mass. Pour 150 ml of dichloromethane into the flask and extract the contents of the flask using a Soxhlet extraction apparatus until the extraction medium flows out in a colorless form or, if a colorless impregnating agent is present, until the sample extracted from the extract evaporates without residue. After extraction, evaporate the solvent, leaving a small amount. Evaporate the residual extractant in a drying oven at 105°C until a constant mass is obtained. Cool the flask in a desiccator for 2 hours and weigh the extracted portion to obtain the mass m3 (excluding water). Then, use the formula: M(%) = m3 / (m1-m3-m5)*100 to calculate the oil content.
[0005] In the process of measuring oil content, drying and cooling are required before and after extraction, and this process takes a long time, which affects the efficiency of oil content measurement. Furthermore, the oil content measurement data includes the mass of water in the sample being tested. Measuring moisture regain and oil content separately would result in repeated operations and waste of testing resources. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of the fiber core of steel wire rope, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber cores includes a box, a base, a sample weighing box, a controller, a heating seat A, a distillation device, a condensing device, a heating seat B, a Soxhlet extractor, a dryer, and a cooler; the box is fixed on the base, the sample weighing box is fixed on the top of the box, the controller is fixed on the inner wall of the box, the heating seat A and the heating seat B are fixed on the base, the distillation device is fixed above the heating seat A, the Soxhlet extractor is fixed above the heating seat B, the condensing device is fixed on the top of the box, the dryer is fixed on the upper right side of the box, and the cooler is fixed below the dryer; the controller is electrically connected to the sample weighing box, the heating seat A, the condensing device, and the heating seat B.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the distillation apparatus includes a distillation tube, a condenser tube, and a moisture collector; the distillation tube is fixed inside the housing, the distillation tube is connected to the condenser tube, the moisture collector is connected below the condenser tube, and the moisture collector is fixed on the base.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the moisture collector is engraved with a scale bar, and a photosensitive sensor is fixed on one side of the housing of the moisture collector, and the photosensitive sensor is electrically connected to the controller.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a flask fixing seat is provided at the bottom of the cooler, and a weight sensor is embedded in the flask fixing seat. The weight sensor is electrically connected to the controller.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the condensation device includes a cooling water tank, a condensate pipe A, and a condensate pipe B; the cooling water tank is fixed to the inner top of the tank body, and the condensate pipe A and the condensate pipe B are connected below the cooling water tank. The condensate pipe A is wound around the condenser pipe, and the condensate pipe B is wound around the condensation mechanism at the upper end of the Soxhlet extractor.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a control display is provided at the front end of the housing, and the control display is electrically connected to the controller.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a dust cover is fixed to the sample weighing box.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] 1. This utility model electrically connects the controller to heating base A, heating base B, and a condensing device to determine the moisture regain. The controller controls heating base A to heat the distillation device and controls the condensing device to condense the water into a water collector. A photosensitive sensor senses and measures the volume of water content, which is then input into the controller. The controller converts this into a mass m4 and calculates the moisture regain using a formula. To determine the oil content, the controller controls heating base A and heating base B to heat simultaneously. The water content m5 is determined using the formula based on the above steps. Then, the content m3 of the extract is obtained through extraction, drying, cooling, and weighing. The controller calculates and determines the oil content using a formula. The controller displays whether moisture regain or oil content needs to be measured. The controller controls the working state of heating base A and heating base B and outputs the results to the control display, thus determining the moisture regain and oil content respectively.
[0016] 2. This utility model, by setting a flask holder and a weight sensor inside the cooling chamber, allows for the measurement of oil content by first drying the required flasks in a dryer, then cooling them in a cooler and weighing them to obtain the weight of the empty flasks. After extraction, the flasks are dried again in the dryer, cooled in the cooler, and weighed to obtain the weight of the flask containing the extract, thus obtaining the extract mass m3. The flasks to be used for extraction are prepared in the cooler before the oil content measurement begins, saving preparation time during the extraction process. In continuous extractions, both empty and extract-containing flasks can be dried, cooled, and weighed simultaneously, saving significant time. Furthermore, the weight sensor is electrically connected to the controller, displaying the extract mass m3 on the control screen. The controller then calculates and determines the oil content according to the oil content calculation formula, making the process convenient and quick. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance and structure of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main planar structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the electrical connector of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Base; 3. Sample weighing box; 301. Dust cover; 4. Controller; 5. Heating seat A; 6. Distillation apparatus; 601. Distillation tube; 602. Condenser; 603. Moisture collector; 604. Graduated strip; 605. Photosensitive sensor; 7. Condensation device; 701. Cooling water tank; 702. Condensate pipe A; 703. Condensate pipe B; 8. Heating seat B; 9. Soxhlet extractor; 10. Dryer; 11. Cooler; 1101. Flask holder; 1102. Weight sensor; 12. Control display. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model provides a device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber cores, comprising a housing 1, a base 2, a sample weighing box 3, a controller 4, a heating seat A5, a distillation device 6, a condenser 7, a heating seat B8, a Soxhlet extractor 9, a dryer 10, and a cooler 11. The housing 1 is fixed on the base 2, the sample weighing box 3 is fixed on the top of the housing 1, the controller 4 is fixed on the inner wall of the housing 1, the heating seat A5 and the heating seat B8 are fixed on the base 2, the distillation device 6 is fixed above the heating seat A5, the Soxhlet extractor 9 is fixed above the heating seat B8, the condenser 7 is fixed on the top of the housing 1, the dryer 10 is fixed on the upper right of the housing 1, and the cooler 11 is fixed below the dryer 10. The controller 4 is electrically connected to the sample weighing box 3, the heating seat A5, the condenser 7, and the heating seat B8.
[0023] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Distillation tube 601 is fixed inside housing 1. Distillation tube 601 is connected to condenser tube 602. A moisture collector 603 is connected below condenser tube 602. Moisture collector 603 is fixed on base 2. A scale bar 604 is engraved on moisture collector 603. A photosensitive sensor 605 is fixed on housing 1 on one side of moisture collector 603. Photosensitive sensor 605 is electrically connected to controller 4. Controller 4 is electrically connected to sample weighing box 3, heating seat A5, condensation device 7, and heating seat B8.
[0024] By electrically connecting the controller 4 to heating base A5, heating base B8, and condenser 7, the moisture regain is measured. The controller 4 controls the heating base A5 to heat the distillation device 6 and controls the condenser 7 to condense the water into the water collector 604. The volume of water contained is sensed and measured by the photosensitive sensor 605 and input into the controller. The controller 4 converts this into a mass m4 and calculates the moisture regain according to the formula. To measure the oil content, the controller controls the heating base A5 and heating base B8 to heat simultaneously. The water content m5 is determined by the formula based on the above steps. Then, the content m3 of the extract is obtained by extraction, drying, cooling, and weighing. The controller 4 calculates and determines the oil content according to the formula. The controller display 12 is set to determine whether to measure moisture regain or oil content. The controller 4 controls the working state of the heating base A5 and heating base B8 and outputs the results to the control display 12, which are used to measure moisture regain and oil content respectively.
[0025] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The bottom of the cooler 11 is provided with a flask holder 1101, and a weight sensor 1102 is embedded in the flask holder 1101. The weight sensor 1102 is electrically connected to the controller 4.
[0026] By installing a flask holder 1101 and a weight sensor 1102 inside the cooler 11, during the preparatory work for measuring oil content, the flasks to be used are placed in the dryer 10 for drying and then placed in the cooler 11 for cooling and weighing to obtain the weight of the empty flask. After extraction is completed, the flasks are dried again in the dryer 10 and then placed in the cooler 11 for cooling and weighing to obtain the weight of the flask containing the extract, thereby obtaining the extract mass m3. The flasks to be used for extraction are prepared in the cooler 11 before the oil content measurement work begins, saving the preparation time of the extraction flasks during the extraction process. In the case of multiple extractions, the empty flasks and the flasks containing the extract can be dried, cooled and weighed at the same time, saving a lot of time. At the same time, the weight sensor 1102 is electrically connected to the controller 4, which can reflect the extract mass m3 on the control display 12. According to the oil content calculation formula, the controller completes the calculation and determination of the oil content, which is convenient and fast.
[0027] How to use
[0028] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: To determine the moisture regain, a sample section is placed in the sample weighing box 3 and weighed (m2). Then, it is placed in a distillation flask, and xylene or a suitable amount of benzene is added. The controller 4 controls the heating seat A5 to heat the distillation device 6 and controls the condensing device 7 to condense the water, causing it to condense in the water collector 603. Xylene is immiscible with water and floats on the water surface. The volume of water contained is sensed and measured by the photosensitive sensor 605 and input into the controller 4. The controller 4 converts this into a mass (m4). According to the formula M(%) = (m2 - m4) / m4 * 100, the moisture regain M of the steel wire rope fiber core can be obtained. To determine the oil content, two samples are taken and placed in the sample weighing box 3, weighed (m1 and m2 respectively). The mass of water contained in m2 is measured according to the above steps (m4). According to the formula m5 = m1 / The mass of water (m5) in the sample with mass m1 is calculated using m2*m4. Then, sample m2 is placed in Soxhlet extractor 9. The pre-treated beaker placed in cooler 11 is removed and its weight is recorded. 150ml of dichloromethane is poured into a flask and connected to the bottom of Soxhlet extractor 9. Controller 4 controls heating seat B8 to heat and extract the extract. Then, the beaker containing the extract is placed in dryer 10 to dry it. It is then removed and placed in cooler 11 to cool. The weight is detected by weight sensor 1102 in cooler 11. The weight of the extract is subtracted from the weight of the beaker to calculate the mass m3 of the extract. The oil content is then calculated using the formula: M(%) = m3 / (m1-m3-m5)*100. The entire calculation process is completed by the control program in controller 4 and the results are output to control display 12, which is convenient and fast.
[0029] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of the fiber core of steel wire rope, characterized in that: The apparatus includes a housing (1), a base (2), a sample weighing box (3), a controller (4), a heating seat A (5), a distillation apparatus (6), a condenser (7), a heating seat B (8), a Soxhlet extractor (9), a dryer (10), and a cooler (11). The housing (1) is fixed to the base (2), the sample weighing box (3) is fixed to the top of the housing (1), the controller (4) is fixed to the inner wall of the housing (1), and the heating seat A (5) is fixed to the base (2). A heating seat B (8) is provided. A distillation device (6) is fixed above the heating seat A (5). A Soxhlet extractor (9) is fixed above the heating seat B (8). A condenser (7) is fixed at the top inside the box (1). A dryer (10) is fixed at the upper right inside the box (1). A cooler (11) is fixed below the dryer (10). The controller (4) is electrically connected to the sample weighing box (3), the heating seat A (5), the condenser (7), and the heating seat B (8).
2. The device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber core according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distillation apparatus (6) includes a distillation tube (601), a condenser tube (602), and a moisture collector (603); the distillation tube (601) is fixed inside the housing (1), the distillation tube (601) is connected to the condenser tube (602), the moisture collector (603) is connected below the condenser tube (602), and the moisture collector (603) is fixed on the base (2).
3. The device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber core according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moisture collector (603) is engraved with a scale bar (604), and a photosensitive sensor (605) is fixed on one side of the housing (1) of the moisture collector (603). The photosensitive sensor (605) is electrically connected to the controller (4).
4. The device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber core according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooler (11) has a flask holder (1101) at the bottom, and a weight sensor (1102) is embedded in the flask holder (1101). The weight sensor (1102) is electrically connected to the controller (4).
5. The device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber core according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensation device (7) includes a cooling water tank (701), a condensate pipe A (702), and a condensate pipe B (703); the cooling water tank (701) is fixed inside the top of the box body (1), and the cooling water tank (701) is connected to the bottom of the cooling water tank (701) with the condensate pipe A (702) and the condensate pipe B (703). The condensate pipe A (702) is wound around the condenser pipe (602), and the condensate pipe B (703) is wound around the condensation mechanism at the upper end of the Soxhlet extractor (9).
6. The device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber core according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the housing (1) is provided with a control display (12), which is electrically connected to the controller (4).
7. The device for measuring the moisture regain and oil content of steel wire rope fiber core according to claim 1, characterized in that: A dust cover (301) is fixed on the sample weighing box (3).