Multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device based on track transmission

By combining a track-driven structure with a PLC control module, a single probe can be reused in multiple tanks, solving the problems of high cost and low accuracy in alcohol concentration detection devices, improving detection efficiency and accuracy, and reducing maintenance costs.

CN224247664UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15JIANGSU XUNCHUANG TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU XUNCHUANG TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-07
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

Existing alcohol concentration detection devices are costly, complex to maintain, have probes that are easily contaminated and have low measurement accuracy, and cannot dynamically switch detection targets.

Method used

The system employs a track-driven structure to enable multiple tanks to use a single probe. Through a PLC control module and position sensors, the slider moves on the guide rail. Combined with stainless steel conduits and ultrasonic measurement technology, it achieves multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring.

Benefits of technology

Reduce equipment investment and maintenance costs, improve detection efficiency, avoid probe contamination, ensure measurement accuracy, and achieve dynamic switching of detection targets.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a multi-point type alcohol concentration monitoring device based on track transmission, and is applied to the field of alcohol concentration measurement. The tank bodies are arranged in the horizontal direction, the bottoms of the tank bodies are connected with the branch pipeline, one end of the branch pipeline is connected with the main pipeline, the main pipeline and the branch pipeline are each provided with a valve, the guide rail is arranged above the tank bodies and horizontally extends in the arrangement direction of the tank bodies, the pulleys are arranged at the two ends of the sliding block and can move in the guide rail, and the driving motor is arranged on the sliding block. A stepping motor is arranged on one side of the driving motor, an output shaft of the stepping motor is connected with a lead screw, a fixing frame is arranged at the other end of the lead screw, the lead screw is sleeved with a lifting block, one end of the lifting block is provided with an alcohol concentration meter, the alcohol concentration meter is connected with a guide pipe, the guide pipe is connected with a probe, and the probe is arranged in the tank body. The utility model provides a high-precision multi-point type alcohol concentration monitoring device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of alcohol concentration monitoring, and in particular to a multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device based on track drive. Background Technology

[0002] In chemical production processes involving alcohol, it is necessary to monitor the concentration of alcohol raw materials or intermediate alcohol solutions online in real time to keep track of each stage of production.

[0003] Currently, multi-tank alcohol concentration detection typically requires a separate alcohol meter to be installed in each tank, resulting in high equipment costs, complex maintenance, and large space requirements. Some integrated detection devices also suffer from problems such as probe contamination, low measurement accuracy, and inability to dynamically switch detection targets. This invention solves these technical pain points by enabling the reuse of a single probe across multiple tanks through a track-driven structure.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device based on track drive. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a technical solution for a multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device, including a guide rail, a slider, an alcohol concentration meter, a tank, a probe, a conduit, a main pipe, branch pipes, and a PLC control module. The tanks are arranged horizontally, with the bottom of each tank connected to a branch pipe. One end of each branch pipe is connected to the main pipe. Valves are provided on both the main pipe and the branch pipes. The guide rail is positioned above the tanks and extends horizontally along the tank arrangement direction. Both ends of the slider are equipped with pulleys that can move within the guide rail. A drive motor is mounted on the slider to provide power for the rotation of the pulleys. A stepper motor is mounted on one side of the drive motor, and the output shaft of the stepper motor is connected to a lead screw. A fixing frame is provided at the other end of the lead screw, and a lifting block is sleeved on the outside of the lead screw. The alcohol concentration meter is mounted on one end of the lifting block. The alcohol concentration meter is connected to the conduit, which is connected to the probe. The probe is placed inside the tank.

[0006] Optionally, one end of the output shaft of the drive motor is provided with a driving gear, and a first driven gear is provided on one side of the driving gear. The first driven gear meshes with the driving gear. A transmission rod is provided in the middle of the first driven gear, and a second driven gear is provided at one end of the transmission rod. A rotating gear is provided on one side of the second driven gear, and the rotating gear meshes with the second driven gear. The rotating gear is connected to the pulley.

[0007] Optionally, the conduit is made of stainless steel.

[0008] Optionally, the guide rail has a T-groove cross-section with a grease injection hole inside the groove.

[0009] Optionally, the guide rail is made of 304 stainless steel with a surface roughness Ra≤1.6 micrometers.

[0010] Optionally, the step angle of the stepper motor is 1.8°.

[0011] Optionally, the PLC control module is electrically connected to the valve, and the probe is equipped with a position sensor, with the PLC control module electrically connected to the position sensor.

[0012] In summary, this application has the following beneficial effects: it enables the reuse of a single probe in multiple tanks through a track transmission structure, reducing equipment investment and maintenance costs, and improving the detection efficiency of ultrasonic measurement. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first three-dimensional structure of this application;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of this application;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the probe structure in this application;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting block structure in this application;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pulley structure of this application;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the PLC control module of this application.

[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Guide rail; 2. Slider; 21. Pulley; 22. Drive motor; 221. Drive gear; 222. First driven gear; 223. Transmission rod; 224. Second driven gear; 225. Rotating gear; 23. Stepper motor; 231. Lead screw; 24. Fixing frame; 25. Lifting block; 3. Alcohol concentration meter; 4. Tank; 5. Probe; 6. Conduit; 7. Main pipe; 8. Branch pipe; 9. Valve. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.

[0021] This application discloses a multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device based on track drive. (Refer to...) Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The system includes a guide rail 1, a slider 2, an alcohol concentration meter 3, a tank 4, a probe 5, a conduit 6, a main pipe 7, a branch pipe 8, and a PLC control module. The tanks 4 are arranged horizontally, with their bottoms connected to the branch pipes 8. One end of each branch pipe 8 is connected to the main pipe 7. Both the main pipe 7 and the branch pipe 8 are equipped with valves 9. The guide rail 1 is positioned above the tanks 4 and extends horizontally along the arrangement direction of the tanks 4. The slider 2 has pulleys 21 at both ends, which can be used to... The slider 2 moves within the guide rail 1. The slider 2 is equipped with a drive motor 22, which provides power for the rotation of the pulley 21. A stepper motor 23 is provided on one side of the drive motor 22. The output shaft of the stepper motor 23 is connected to a lead screw 231. A fixing frame 24 is provided at the other end of the lead screw 231. A lifting block 25 is sleeved on the outside of the lead screw 231. An alcohol concentration meter 3 is provided at one end of the lifting block 25. The alcohol concentration meter 3 is connected to the conduit 6. The conduit 6 is connected to the probe 5. The probe 5 is placed inside the tank 4.

[0022] Alcohol enters different tanks 4 from the main pipe 7 and branch pipes 8. Each tank 4 is used to store alcohol of different qualities. The PLC control module controls the opening and closing of the valve 9 so that the alcohol enters the corresponding tank 4. The PLC control module starts the motor and drives the slider 2 to move along the guide rail 1 to the target tank. The probe 5 is inserted into the tank to detect the alcohol concentration. After the preset detection time or accuracy is reached, the probe is retracted. The above steps are repeated to detect the remaining tanks in turn, forming a cycle monitoring. The PLC control module obtains the slider coordinates in real time through the position sensor.

[0023] Reference Figure 5 The output shaft of the drive motor 22 is provided with a drive gear 221 at one end, and a first driven gear 222 is provided on one side of the drive gear 221. The first driven gear 222 meshes with the drive gear 221. A transmission rod 223 is provided in the middle of the first driven gear 222. A second driven gear 224 is provided at one end of the transmission rod 223. A rotating gear 225 is provided on one side of the second driven gear 224. The rotating gear 225 meshes with the second driven gear 224. The rotating gear 225 is connected to the pulley 21.

[0024] The drive motor 22 drives the active gear 221 to rotate, the active gear 221 drives the first driven gear 222 to rotate, the first driven gear 222 drives the second driven gear 224, the second driven gear 224 drives the rotating gear 225 to rotate, and the rotating gear 225 drives the pulley 21 to move within the guide rail 1 to achieve positional movement. After reaching the designated position, the stepper motor 23 drives the lead screw 231 to rotate, and the lead screw 231 drives the lifting block 25 to place the probe inside the tank 4. After the detection is completed, the lead screw 231 drives the lifting block 25 to remove the probe from the tank 4.

[0025] Reference Figure 3 The conduit 6 is made of stainless steel.

[0026] Stainless steel conduits prevent contamination of the lees and effectively avoid acidic corrosion in the brewing environment; their length can be customized.

[0027] Reference Figure 2 The guide rail 1 has a T-shaped groove structure in its cross-section, and a grease injection hole is provided in the groove.

[0028] The clearance between the guide rail and the pulley in the T-slot structure is 0.1-0.3mm, and the grease injection hole is provided every 500mm along the length of the guide rail.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 The guide rail is made of 304 stainless steel with a surface roughness Ra≤1.6 micrometers.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 The step angle of the stepper motor 23 is 1.8°.

[0031] Reference Figure 6 The PLC control module is electrically connected to the valve 9 and the motor. The probe 5 is equipped with a position sensor, and the PLC control module is electrically connected to the position sensor.

[0032] The implementation principle of a multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device based on track transmission in this application embodiment is as follows:

[0033] Alcohol enters different tanks 4 from the main pipe 7 and branch pipes 8. Each tank 4 is used to store alcohol of different qualities. The PLC control module controls the opening and closing of the valve 9 so that the alcohol enters its corresponding tank 4. The PLC control module starts the motor and drives the slider 2 to move along the guide rail 1 to the target tank. The probe 5 is inserted into the tank to detect the alcohol concentration. After the preset detection time or accuracy is reached, the probe is retracted. The above steps are repeated to detect the remaining tanks in turn, forming a cycle monitoring. The PLC control module obtains the slider coordinates in real time through the position sensor.

[0034] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device, characterized in that; The system includes a guide rail (1), a slider (2), an alcohol concentration meter (3), a tank (4), a probe (5), a conduit (6), a main pipe (7), a branch pipe (8), and a PLC control module. The tank (4) is arranged horizontally, and the bottom of the tank (4) is connected to the branch pipe (8). One end of the branch pipe (8) is connected to the main pipe (7). Valves (9) are provided on both the main pipe (7) and the branch pipe (8). The guide rail (1) is placed above the tank (4) and extends horizontally along the arrangement direction of the tank (4). Both ends of the slider (2) are provided with pulleys (21), which can be used for various purposes. The slider (2) moves within the guide rail (1). A drive motor (22) is provided on the slider (2). The drive motor (22) provides power for the rotation of the pulley (21). A stepper motor (23) is provided on one side of the drive motor (22). A lead screw (231) is connected to the output shaft of the stepper motor (23). A fixing frame (24) is provided at the other end of the lead screw (231). A lifting block (25) is sleeved on the outside of the lead screw (231). An alcohol concentration meter (3) is provided at one end of the lifting block (25). The alcohol concentration meter (3) is connected to the conduit (6). The conduit (6) is connected to the probe (5). The probe (5) is placed inside the tank (4).

2. The multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The output shaft of the drive motor (22) is provided with a drive gear (221) at one end, and a first driven gear (222) is provided on one side of the drive gear (221). The first driven gear (222) meshes with the drive gear (221). A transmission rod (223) is provided in the middle of the first driven gear (222). A second driven gear (224) is provided at one end of the transmission rod (223). A rotating gear (225) is provided on one side of the second driven gear (224). The rotating gear (225) meshes with the second driven gear (224). The rotating gear (225) is connected to the pulley (21).

3. The multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that... The conduit (6) is made of stainless steel.

4. The multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that... The guide rail (1) has a T-shaped groove structure in cross section, and a grease injection hole is provided in the groove.

5. A multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that... The guide rail is made of 304 stainless steel with a surface roughness Ra≤1.6 micrometers.

6. A multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that... The step angle of the stepper motor (23) is 1.8°.

7. A multi-point alcohol concentration monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that... The PLC control module is electrically connected to the valve (9), and the probe (5) is equipped with a position sensor. The PLC control module is electrically connected to the position sensor.