Iron powder feeding device

The iron powder feeding device, which combines screw conveying and dynamic stirring, with dehumidification and antistatic systems, solves the problems of iron powder agglomeration and electrostatic adsorption in traditional devices, achieving stable and precise feeding, and improving production efficiency and safety.

CN224241765UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15WUHAN STEEL NEW MATERIAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN STEEL NEW MATERIAL
Filing Date
2025-07-28
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

Traditional iron powder feeding devices are prone to moisture absorption and clumping or static electricity adsorption, resulting in uneven discharge, blockage, and uneven mixing, which poses safety hazards.

Method used

It employs a combination of spiral conveying and dynamic stirring, along with dehumidification and antistatic systems. The spiral conveying blades and rubber stirring rods prevent clumping, while negative pressure fans dehumidify and antistatic ion bars neutralize static electricity. An intelligent control system ensures accurate and stable feeding.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents iron powder from clumping and clogging, ensures feeding accuracy and flowability, improves production efficiency, and enhances safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an iron powder feeding device, which relates to the technical field of iron powder treatment and comprises a tank body and a fixing shaft. The top face of the tank body and the bottom face of the tank cover are installed in a corresponding and matched mode, a motor is fixed to the middle of the top face of the tank cover, an output shaft of the motor is connected with the top end of a coupler, a discharging shell is fixed to the inner bottom face of the tank body, the discharging shell is correspondingly communicated with a discharging pipe on the bottom face of the tank body, and a fixing shaft and a shaft hole in the top face of the discharging shell are rotatably installed. The outer side of the fixing shaft is fixedly provided with a threaded conveying blade, the threaded conveying blade is located in the discharging shell, the surface of the discharging shell is evenly provided with feeding grooves, and according to the iron powder feeding device, through the synergistic effect of spiral conveying and dynamic stirring, iron powder caking and blocking are effectively prevented; a dehumidification, destaticizing and intelligent control system is integrated, the feeding process is adjusted in real time, and the iron powder fluidity and the feeding precision are ensured; the device is suitable for the fields of metallurgy and chemical engineering, and obviously improves feeding stability and production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of iron powder processing technology, specifically to an iron powder feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Iron powder is an indispensable metal raw material for the national economy, especially the machinery manufacturing industry. Iron powder is mainly used in powder metallurgy, welding electrode production, flame cutting and cleaning, magnetic fields, electrostatic copying, power industry, food industry, pharmaceuticals, chemical industry and other industries. Iron powder feeding devices are widely used in metallurgy, chemical industry, 3D printing, powder metallurgy and other fields for precise delivery of iron powder and other metal powders.

[0003] Traditional iron powder feeding devices are prone to moisture absorption and clumping or static electricity adsorption, leading to uneven discharge, blockage, and affecting feeding accuracy. At the same time, failure to remove static electricity in time can also cause safety problems. Furthermore, the traditional stirring structure is too simple, which makes it easy for iron powder to be stirred unevenly. To address these issues, we propose an iron powder feeding device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide an iron powder feeding device that effectively prevents iron powder from agglomerating and clogging through the synergistic effect of spiral conveying and dynamic stirring; it integrates dehumidification, static electricity removal and intelligent control system to adjust the feeding process in real time, ensuring the flowability and feeding accuracy of iron powder; it is applicable to metallurgy, chemical industry and other fields, significantly improves feeding stability and production efficiency, and can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an iron powder feeding device, comprising a tank and a fixed shaft;

[0006] Tank body: The top surface and the bottom surface of the tank cover are installed in a corresponding fit. A motor is fixed in the middle of the top surface of the tank cover. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the top of the coupling. A discharge shell is fixed in the bottom surface of the tank body. The discharge shell is connected to the discharge pipe on the bottom surface of the tank body. The fixed shaft is rotatably installed in the shaft hole on the top surface of the discharge shell. A threaded conveying blade is fixed on the outside of the fixed shaft. The threaded conveying blade is located inside the discharge shell. Feed grooves are evenly opened on the surface of the discharge shell. A processing unit is provided inside the tank body.

[0007] It also includes a controller, which is installed on the surface of the tank. The input terminal of the motor is electrically connected to the output terminal of the controller, and the input terminal of the controller is electrically connected to the output terminal of an external power source.

[0008] The coupling connects the motor output shaft to the fixed shaft. Iron powder enters the discharge shell through the feed chute, and the fixed shaft drives the threaded conveyor rod to rotate to quantitatively convey the iron powder.

[0009] Furthermore, the processing unit includes a fixed disk, a support plate, rubber stirring rods, a gear ring, a gear, and a rotating shaft. The support plate is fixed to the outside of the fixed shaft. The rotating shaft is rotatably installed in two shaft holes on the surface of the support plate. The bottom end of the rotating shaft is connected to the center of the top surface of the fixed disk. Rubber stirring rods are arranged in a circular array around the center axis on the bottom surface of the fixed disk. A gear is installed at the top of the rotating shaft. The gear ring is fixed to the bottom surface of the can lid. The gear ring meshes with the gear. The meshing of the gear ring and the gear allows the rubber stirring rods to rotate on their own axis while revolving around the center, thereby efficiently stirring the iron powder to solve the problem of iron powder clumping, thus ensuring unobstructed feeding chute and avoiding blockage of the discharge shell.

[0010] Furthermore, the processing unit also includes a dehumidifying shell, a filter box, and a negative pressure fan. There are two dehumidifying shells, which are respectively fixed at both ends of the outer side of the tank. The interior of the dehumidifying shell is connected to the air groove inside the tank. The negative pressure fan is installed on the surface of the dehumidifying shell. The filter box is inserted into the slot on the front side of the dehumidifying shell. The input end of the negative pressure fan is electrically connected to the output end of the controller. The negative pressure fan draws the moisture in the tank to the dehumidifying shell, where the moisture is absorbed by the dehumidifying cotton inside the filter box to avoid the problem of iron powder oxidation and clumping due to moisture.

[0011] Furthermore, the processing unit also includes a mounting base, an antistatic ion bar, and an air pump. The mounting base is fixed to the front side of the top surface of the can lid, and the antistatic ion bar is placed inside the mounting base. The air outlet on the bottom surface of the antistatic ion bar is inserted into the vent hole on the top surface of the can lid. The air pump is fixed to the rear side of the top surface of the can lid, and the air outlet pipe of the air pump is connected to the air inlet on the top surface of the antistatic ion bar. The input ends of the antistatic ion bar and the air pump are electrically connected to the output end of the controller. When the air pump is started, airflow is injected into the antistatic ion bar and enters the can body to neutralize the static electricity on the surface of the iron powder to reduce adsorption and thus improve the fluidity of the iron powder.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a closed cover and an electric telescopic rod. There are two electric telescopic rods, which are fixed to the top surface of the discharge shell on the left and right sides respectively. The top of the electric telescopic rod is connected to one side of the top surface inside the closed cover. The closed cover is slidably installed on the outer side of the discharge shell. The input end of the electric telescopic rod is electrically connected to the output end of the controller. The closed cover, which is raised and lowered, controls the exposed area of ​​the feed chute, flexibly adapts to the feeding needs of iron powder with different particle sizes, and can also be closed to improve the sealing performance.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a level sensor and a humidity sensor. The level sensor is fixed to the bottom of the tank, and the humidity sensor is installed on the front side of the tank. The output terminals of the level sensor and the humidity sensor are electrically connected to the input terminal of the controller. The level sensor can detect the remaining amount of iron powder inside the tank, which facilitates timely addition. The humidity sensor can detect the humidity inside the tank in real time.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This iron powder feeding device has the following advantages:

[0015] 1. The motor output shaft is connected to the fixed shaft via a coupling. Iron powder enters the discharge shell through the feed chute. The fixed shaft drives the threaded conveyor rod to rotate and quantitatively convey the iron powder. The lifting and lowering enclosure controls the exposed area of ​​the feed chute, flexibly adapting to the feeding needs of iron powder of different particle sizes. It can also be closed to improve the sealing performance.

[0016] 2. The meshing of the gear ring and gears allows the rubber stirring rod to rotate on its own axis while revolving around the central axis, thus efficiently stirring the iron powder to solve the problem of iron powder clumping. This ensures unobstructed feeding chute and prevents blockage of the discharge shell. The negative pressure fan draws the moisture in the tank to the dehumidification shell, where it is absorbed by the dehumidifying cotton inside the filter box to prevent iron powder oxidation and clumping due to moisture. The air pump is started to inject airflow into the antistatic ion bar and into the tank to neutralize the static electricity on the surface of the iron powder, reducing adsorption and improving the flowability of the iron powder. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the processing unit structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the tank body of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Tank body, 2. Processing unit, 21. Fixed plate, 22. Support plate, 23. Rubber stirring rod, 24. Gear ring, 25. Gear, 26. Rotating shaft, 27. Dehumidification shell, 28. Filter box, 29. Negative pressure fan, 210. Mounting base, 211. Antistatic ion bar, 212. Air pump, 3. Tank cover, 4. Motor, 5. Coupling, 6. Discharge shell, 7. Feed chute, 8. Fixed shaft, 9. Threaded conveyor blade, 10. Enclosed cover, 11. Electric telescopic rod, 12. Material level sensor, 13. Humidity sensor, 14. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 This embodiment provides a technical solution: an iron powder feeding device, including a tank 1 and a fixed shaft 8;

[0024] Tank 1: The top surface of the tank body 1 is installed in a corresponding fit with the bottom surface of the tank cover 3. A motor 4 is fixed in the middle of the top surface of the tank cover 3. The output shaft of the motor 4 is connected to the top of the coupling 5. A discharge shell 6 is fixed in the bottom surface of the tank body 1. The discharge shell 6 is connected to the discharge pipe on the bottom surface of the tank body 1. A fixed shaft 8 is rotatably installed in the shaft hole on the top surface of the discharge shell 6. A threaded conveying blade 9 is fixed in the outer side of the fixed shaft 8. The threaded conveying blade 9 is located inside the discharge shell 6. Feed grooves 7 are evenly opened on the surface of the discharge shell 6. A processing unit 2 is provided inside the tank body 1. The processing unit 2 includes a fixed plate 21, a support plate 22, a rubber stirring rod 23, a gear ring 24, a gear 25, and a rotating shaft 26. The support plate 22 is fixed to the outside of the fixed shaft 8. Two rotating shafts 26 are rotatably installed in the two shaft holes on the surface of the support plate 22. The bottom end of the rotating shaft 26 is connected to the center of the top surface of the fixed disk 21. Rubber stirring rods 23 are arranged in a circular array around the center axis on the bottom surface of the fixed disk 21. A gear 25 is installed at the top of the rotating shaft 26. A gear ring 24 is fixed to the bottom surface of the can lid 3. The gear ring 24 meshes with the gear 25. This meshing allows the rubber stirring rods 23 to rotate on their own axis while revolving around the center, thus efficiently stirring the iron powder to solve the problem of iron powder clumping. This ensures the feed chute 7 is unobstructed and prevents the discharge shell 6 from becoming blocked. The treatment unit 2 also includes a dehumidifying shell 27, a filter box 28, and a negative pressure fan 29. There are two dehumidifying shells 27, each fixed to one end of the outer side of the tank 1. The interior of the dehumidifying shell 27 is connected to the air groove inside the tank 1. The negative pressure fan 29 is mounted on the surface of the dehumidifying shell 27. The filter box 28 is inserted into the groove on the front side of the dehumidifying shell 27. The input of the negative pressure fan 29 is electrically connected to the output of the controller 14. The negative pressure fan 29 draws moisture from inside the tank to the dehumidifying shell 27, where it is absorbed by the dehumidifying cotton inside the filter box 28 to prevent iron powder oxidation and clumping due to moisture. The treatment unit 2 also includes a mounting base 210 and an antistatic ion bar 21. 1. An air pump 212 and a mounting base 210 are fixed on the front side of the top surface of the can lid 3. An antistatic ion rod 211 is placed inside the mounting base 210. The air outlet on the bottom surface of the antistatic ion rod 211 is inserted into the air vent on the top surface of the can lid 3. The air pump 212 is fixed on the rear side of the top surface of the can lid 3. The air outlet pipe of the air pump 212 is connected to the air inlet on the top surface of the antistatic ion rod 211. The input ends of the antistatic ion rod 211 and the air pump 212 are electrically connected to the output end of the controller 14. The air pump 212 is started to inject airflow into the antistatic ion rod 211 and into the can 1 to neutralize the static electricity on the surface of the iron powder to reduce the adsorption phenomenon, thereby improving the fluidity of the iron powder.

[0025] The system also includes a controller 14, which is mounted on the surface of the tank 1. The input of the motor 4 is electrically connected to the output of the controller 14, and the input of the controller 14 is electrically connected to the output of an external power supply. A coupling 5 connects the output shaft of the motor 4 to a fixed shaft 8. Iron powder enters the discharge shell 6 through the feed chute 7. The fixed shaft 8 drives the threaded conveyor rod 9 to rotate and quantitatively convey the iron powder. The system also includes a closed cover 10 and an electric telescopic rod 11. There are two electric telescopic rods 11, which are fixed to the top surface of the discharge shell 6 on the left and right sides respectively. The top of the electric telescopic rod 11 is connected to one side of the top surface inside the closed cover 10. The closed cover 10 is slidably installed on the outer side of the discharge shell 6. The input end of the retractable rod 11 is electrically connected to the output end of the controller 14. The lifting and lowering enclosure 10 controls the exposed area of ​​the feed trough 7, flexibly adapting to the feeding requirements of iron powder with different particle sizes. It can also be closed to improve sealing. It also includes a level sensor 12 and a humidity sensor 13. The level sensor 12 is fixed on the bottom surface of the tank 1, and the humidity sensor 13 is installed on the front side of the tank 1. The output ends of the level sensor 12 and the humidity sensor 13 are electrically connected to the input end of the controller 14. The level sensor 12 can detect the remaining amount of iron powder inside the tank 1, which facilitates timely addition. The humidity sensor 13 can detect the humidity inside the tank 1 in real time.

[0026] The working principle of the iron powder feeding device provided by this utility model is as follows: First, the can cover 3 is installed on the top surface of the can body 1. The coupling 5 connects the output shaft of the motor 4 to the fixed shaft 8. The lifting and lowering enclosure 10 controls the exposed area of ​​the feed trough 7, flexibly adapting to the feeding needs of iron powder with different particle sizes. It can also be closed to improve the sealing. The iron powder enters the interior of the discharge shell 6 through the feed trough 7. The fixed shaft 8 drives the threaded conveying rod 9 to rotate to quantitatively convey the iron powder. The support plate 22 rotates with the fixed shaft 8. The gear ring 24 meshes with the gear 25, which allows the rubber stirring rod 23 to rotate on its own axis while revolving around the revolution, thereby efficiently stirring the iron powder. To address the issue of iron powder clumping and ensure unobstructed flow in the feed trough 7, preventing blockage in the discharge shell 6, the air pump 212 is activated to inject airflow into the antistatic ion bar 211 and into the tank 1 to neutralize static electricity on the iron powder surface, reducing adsorption and improving the flowability of the iron powder. The humidity sensor 13 can detect the humidity inside the tank 1 in real time. The negative pressure fan 29 is activated to draw the moisture from the tank to the dehumidification shell 27, where it is absorbed by the dehumidifying cotton inside the filter box 28 to prevent iron powder oxidation and clumping due to moisture. The material level sensor 12 can detect the remaining iron powder in the tank 1, facilitating timely replenishment.

[0027] It is worth noting that the controller 14 disclosed in the above embodiments is provided with buttons on its surface corresponding to the negative pressure fan 29, the antistatic ion bar 211, the air pump 212, the motor 4, the electric telescopic rod 11, the material level sensor 12, and the humidity sensor 13. The controller 14 controls the operation of the negative pressure fan 29, the antistatic ion bar 211, the air pump 212, the motor 4, the electric telescopic rod 11, the material level sensor 12, and the humidity sensor 13 using methods commonly used in the prior art.

[0028] 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 based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An iron powder feeding device, characterized in that: Includes tank body (1) and fixed shaft (8); Tank body (1): The top surface is installed in a corresponding fit with the bottom surface of the tank cover (3). A motor (4) is fixed in the middle of the top surface of the tank cover (3). The output shaft of the motor (4) is connected to the top of the coupling (5). A discharge shell (6) is fixed in the bottom surface of the tank body (1). The discharge shell (6) is connected to the discharge pipe on the bottom surface of the tank body (1). The fixed shaft (8) is rotatably installed with the shaft hole on the top surface of the discharge shell (6). A threaded conveying blade (9) is fixed on the outside of the fixed shaft (8). The threaded conveying blade (9) is located inside the discharge shell (6). The surface of the discharge shell (6) is evenly provided with a feeding groove (7). A processing unit (2) is provided inside the tank body (1). The device also includes a controller (14), which is mounted on the surface of the tank (1). The input of the motor (4) is electrically connected to the output of the controller (14), and the input of the controller (14) is electrically connected to the output of an external power source.

2. The iron powder feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing unit (2) includes a fixed disk (21), a support plate (22), rubber stirring rods (23), a gear ring (24), a gear (25), and a rotating shaft (26). The support plate (22) is fixed to the outside of the fixed shaft (8). The rotating shaft (26) is rotatably installed in two shaft holes on the surface of the support plate (22). The bottom end of the rotating shaft (26) is connected to the middle of the top surface of the fixed disk (21). The rubber stirring rods (23) are arranged in a circular array around the center on the bottom surface of the fixed disk (21). The gear (25) is installed at the top of the rotating shaft (26). The gear ring (24) is fixed to the bottom surface of the can lid (3). The gear ring (24) meshes with the gear (25).

3. The iron powder feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing unit (2) includes a dehumidifying shell (27), a filter box (28), and a negative pressure fan (29). There are two dehumidifying shells (27) and they are fixed at both ends of the outer side of the tank (1). The interior of the dehumidifying shell (27) is connected to the air groove inside the tank (1). The negative pressure fan (29) is installed on the surface of the dehumidifying shell (27). The filter box (28) is inserted into the box groove on the front side of the dehumidifying shell (27). The input end of the negative pressure fan (29) is electrically connected to the output end of the controller (14).

4. The iron powder feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing unit (2) includes a mounting base (210), an antistatic ion bar (211), and an air pump (212). The mounting base (210) is fixed to the front side of the top surface of the can lid (3). The antistatic ion bar (211) is placed inside the mounting base (210). The air outlet on the bottom surface of the antistatic ion bar (211) is connected to the air vent on the top surface of the can lid (3). The air pump (212) is fixed to the rear side of the top surface of the can lid (3). The air outlet pipe of the air pump (212) is connected to the air inlet on the top surface of the antistatic ion bar (211). The input ends of the antistatic ion bar (211) and the air pump (212) are electrically connected to the output end of the controller (14).

5. The iron powder feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a closed cover (10) and an electric telescopic rod (11). There are two electric telescopic rods (11) and they are fixed on the top surface of the discharge shell (6) with left and right sides respectively. The top of the electric telescopic rod (11) is connected to one side of the top surface inside the closed cover (10). The closed cover (10) is slidably installed on the outer side of the discharge shell (6). The input end of the electric telescopic rod (11) is electrically connected to the output end of the controller (14).

6. The iron powder feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a level sensor (12) and a humidity sensor (13). The level sensor (12) is fixed on the bottom surface of the tank (1), and the humidity sensor (13) is installed on the front side of the tank (1). The output terminals of the level sensor (12) and the humidity sensor (13) are electrically connected to the input terminal of the controller (14).