Blanking and sorting device for practical training
By designing a feeding and sorting device that integrates feeding, storage, detection and sorting functions, the problems of complexity and large size of mechatronics teaching equipment were solved. The device achieved functional integration and safe and controllable practical teaching effects, thereby improving students' practical abilities.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HENAN SHENGSHI HENGXIN TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing mechatronics teaching equipment is complex in structure and large in size, making it difficult for students to understand and operate. In addition, the insufficient number of devices affects the improvement of practical skills.
A simple and highly integrated material sorting device was designed, which includes pushing, storing, detecting and sorting functions. It uses fiber optic sensors and cylinder mechanisms to achieve accurate material sorting and combines three-color lights for visual status monitoring.
It improves the practicality and teaching value of teaching equipment, enhances students' practical ability in automated detection and sorting technology, has a clear process, is safe and controllable, has strong equipment stability, and is suitable for multi-person operation in a limited space.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of teaching and training devices, and in particular relates to a material unloading and sorting device for training. Background Technology
[0002] Mechatronics, as a comprehensive discipline integrating mechanical technology, electronic technology, information technology, and other disciplines, places strict requirements on the training of professionals. Students must not only have a deep understanding of the principles and design of mechanical structures, but also be proficient in using PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to achieve automated control, and accurately understand and utilize sensors for data acquisition and status monitoring.
[0003] However, the equipment currently available for mechatronics teaching has many significant shortcomings. On the one hand, these devices are generally overly complex in design, containing a large number of cumbersome parts and intricate wiring connections. The technical principles and operating procedures involved are obscure and difficult to understand, making it difficult for students to effectively comprehend and analyze these devices during learning and practice. This seriously hinders students' absorption of knowledge and mastery of skills, and fails to achieve the expected teaching results.
[0004] On the other hand, existing mechatronics teaching equipment is typically quite large, meaning only a limited number of devices can be installed in a single classroom within its limited space. In actual teaching, this insufficient equipment makes it difficult to meet the needs of all students for simultaneous hands-on practice. Some students may lack sufficient opportunities to practice, hindering their practical skills development and consequently impacting their deeper understanding and application of mechatronics knowledge.
[0005] To meet the practical needs of mechatronics teaching and improve teaching quality and students' practical skills, there is an urgent need for a simple, functional, and compact training device. This material sorting and unloading device, designed for practical training, was developed to address this need, aiming to provide a more practical and valuable training platform for mechatronics education. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a material unloading and sorting device for practical training, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the specific technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A material unloading and sorting device for practical training includes: a workbench with a mounting base plate; a support frame located at one end of the mounting base plate, including two base plates, two side uprights, and a top plate; a pushing mechanism located above the support frame, including a pushing cylinder and a pushing block; a storage bin located above the support frame, including an upper cylindrical cavity and a lower cuboid structure, wherein the cuboid structure is equipped with an optical fiber sensor and a lower square hole allowing the pushing block to pass through; a chute located on one side of the support frame, including a base plate, side baffles, and inclined support plates, with proximity switches and blocking mechanisms respectively located on both sides of the chute; a sorting mechanism located on one side of the chute, including a swing cylinder, an L-shaped spherical bearing, a swing chute, and two uprights; and material drop troughs located on both sides of the sorting mechanism.
[0008] The junction box and tri-color lights are placed on the workbench.
[0009] To further optimize this utility model, the following technical solutions may be preferred:
[0010] Preferably, the fiber optic sensor in the lower cuboid structure of the storage bin is used to detect the presence and color of the material blocks inside the bin and transmit the signal to the sorting mechanism.
[0011] Preferably, the pushing cylinder of the pushing mechanism is fixed above the top plate of the support frame by an L-shaped mounting plate, and the upper end surface of the pushing block is flush with the bottom surface of the square hole on the lower side of the storage bin to prevent the material block from falling.
[0012] Preferably, the material blocking mechanism includes a material blocking cylinder and a material blocking block, and its triggering condition is a logical AND operation between the proximity switch detection signal and the sorting mechanism's positioning signal.
[0013] Preferably, one end of the swing cylinder of the sorting mechanism is hinged to the vertical plate, and the other end is connected to the swing slide through an L-shaped spherical bearing. The tilt angle of the swing slide is controlled by the extension and retraction of the piston rod of the swing cylinder.
[0014] Preferably, one end of the inclined support plate of the chute is connected to the bottom plate of the chute, and the other end is connected to the bottom plate of the support frame, and the chute is inclined at an angle of ° to ° to the horizontal plane.
[0015] Preferably, the material discharge troughs on both sides of the sorting mechanism are symmetrically arranged, and the inlet position of the material discharge trough is aligned with the lowest point of the swing chute.
[0016] Preferably, the junction box is integrated into the edge of the workbench, and the tri-color light is vertically mounted on one side of the workbench via a bracket to indicate the operating status of the equipment.
[0017] Preferably, the cylindrical cavity of the storage bin is connected to the chute via the pushing path of the pusher block, and the chute is connected to the swing chute of the sorting mechanism via the material sliding path.
[0018] The material unloading and sorting device for practical training according to this utility model has the following advantages:
[0019] (1): High functional integration: This material sorting device integrates multiple functional modules such as pushing, storing, detecting, sorting and material transmission. Only one device is needed to complete the whole process from material storage to sorting by color. It provides a comprehensive and integrated practical scenario for training, which helps students systematically learn and master the mechanical principles and operation procedures related to material sorting.
[0020] (2): Precise Detection and Sorting: The fiber optic sensors installed on the cuboid structure below the storage silo can not only detect the presence of material blocks in the cavity, but also identify the color of the material blocks. Combined with the swing cylinders and swing chutes of the sorting mechanism, materials can be accurately sorted into different drop troughs based on their color. This precise detection and sorting mechanism allows trainees to deeply understand and master the core elements of automated detection and sorting technology during practical training, improving their practical ability in sensor application and precise control.
[0021] (3): Clear and safe operation process: Before the equipment starts running, the piston rod of the pusher cylinder extends, and the pusher block blocks the material block from falling, ensuring the safety of the initial state. During operation, each mechanism acts in sequence. For example, after the pusher pushes out the material block, the sorting mechanism acts according to the color recognition signal, and the blocking mechanism acts after the proximity switch detects the position signal of the material block. The entire operation process is logically clear, which is easy for trainees to understand and operate, and can also effectively avoid problems such as material blockage or equipment damage.
[0022] (4): Reasonable structural design and strong stability: The support frame adopts a combination structure of two base plates, vertical plates and top plates, which provides a solid support for the upper pushing mechanism and storage bin; the two inclined support plates set below the chute are connected to the chute at one end and to the support frame base plate at the other end, which enhances the stability of the chute, ensures that the material is smoothly transported on the chute, and is not easy to shake or slip, making the training process smoother.
[0023] (5): Visualization and status monitoring convenience: The junction box set on the workbench facilitates the organization and maintenance of the lines, while the three-color lights can intuitively display the operating status of the equipment, such as running, sorting completed, fault, etc., so that trainees and training instructors can understand the equipment status at any time, discover and solve problems in a timely manner, and improve training efficiency and safety. Attached Figure Description
[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material unloading and sorting device of this utility model used for practical training. Figure 1 ;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material unloading and sorting device of this utility model used for practical training. Figure 2 ;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a front view of the material unloading and sorting device of this utility model used for practical training;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a side view of the material unloading and sorting device of this utility model used for practical training;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a top view of the material unloading and sorting device of this utility model used for practical training.
[0030] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Workbench; 2. Mounting base plate; 3. Support frame; 4. Pushing mechanism; 5. Storage bin; 6. Slide chute; 7. Proximity switch; 8. Material blocking mechanism; 9. Sorting mechanism; 10. Drop chute; 11. Junction box; 12. Three-color light. Detailed Implementation
[0031] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.
[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.
[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0034] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0035] The following disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for different structures of the embodiments of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the embodiments of the present invention, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples of the embodiments of the present invention; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various implementations and / or arrangements discussed.
[0036] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a more detailed account of a material feeding and sorting device for practical training.
[0037] like Figure 1-5As shown, this utility model discloses a material sorting device for practical training, comprising a workbench 1, a mounting base plate 2 on the workbench 1, a support frame 3 at one end of the mounting base plate, the support frame 3 comprising two base plates, upright plates on both sides of the base plates, and a top plate between the upright plates. A pushing mechanism 4 and a storage bin 5 are arranged above the support frame 3. The pushing mechanism 4 includes a pushing cylinder and a pushing block. The storage bin 5 has a hollow structure; the upper cylindrical cavity can store cylindrical material blocks, and the lower cuboid structure is equipped with a fiber optic sensor that can detect the presence of material blocks in the cavity and identify the color of the material blocks. A square opening on the lower side of the cuboid structure allows the pushing block of the pushing mechanism 4 to pass through. A chute 6 is provided on one side of the support frame, the chute 6 comprising a base plate and a side baffle. Two inclined support plates are arranged below the chute 6, one end of which is connected to the chute 6, and the other end is connected to one base plate of the support frame 3. A proximity switch 7 and a material blocking mechanism 8 are respectively installed on both sides of the chute 6. The proximity switch 7 can detect whether there is a material block in the chute, and the material blocking mechanism 8 can prevent the material block from sliding down the chute. The material blocking mechanism 8 includes a material blocking cylinder and a material blocking block. The proximity switch 7 and the material blocking mechanism 8 are connected to the chute 6 through a mounting plate. A sorting mechanism 9 is installed on one side of the chute 6. The sorting mechanism 9 includes a swing cylinder, an L-shaped joint bearing, a swing chute, and two upright plates. The two sides of the swing chute are connected to the upright plates, and the swing cylinder is connected to the higher upright plate. A material drop chute 10 is installed on both sides of the sorting mechanism 9. The material drop chute 10 is used to collect the sorted material blocks. A junction box 11 and a tri-color light 12 are also installed on the workbench 1.
[0038] The pushing mechanism 4 can extend the cylinder push rod to allow the pushing block to pass through the lower side hole of the storage bin 5, pushing the material block below the storage bin 5 onto the chute 6. The pushing mechanism 4 consists of a pushing cylinder, a pushing block, and an L-shaped mounting plate. The pushing cylinder is connected to the top plate of the support frame 3 via the L-shaped mounting plate.
[0039] One end of the swing cylinder of the sorting mechanism 9 is connected to the vertical plate, and the other end is connected to the swing chute via an L-shaped spherical bearing. The extension and retraction of the piston rod of the swing cylinder causes it to swing at a certain angle around its connection point with the vertical plate. Simultaneously, the swing chute also swings at a certain angle around its connection point with the vertical plate. When the piston rod of the swing cylinder is fully extended, the right side of the swing chute is at its lowest point, at which point the sorting mechanism 9 guides the material block to slide into the right-side discharge chute 10. When the piston rod of the swing cylinder is retracted, the right side of the swing chute is at its highest point, at which point the sorting mechanism 9 guides the material block to slide into the left-side discharge chute 10.
[0040] The working principle of this scheme is as follows: Before operation, two different colored material blocks are placed into the cylindrical cavity of the storage bin 5. At this time, the pushing cylinder is in its initial state, with the piston rod extended. The upper surface of the pushing block will prevent the material block from falling into the square hole on the lower side of the storage bin 5. At this time, the fiber optic sensor will detect the color of the bottom material block and transmit the signal to the sorting mechanism 9. When the equipment starts operating, the piston rod of the pushing cylinder retracts, and the bottom material block falls into the square hole. The piston rod of the pushing cylinder will then extend again, pushing the material block onto the chute 6, and the upper surface of the pushing block will prevent the material blocks above from falling. At the same time, the sorting mechanism 9 will act according to the signal transmitted by the fiber optic sensor, changing the tilt direction of the swing chute by extending or retracting the piston rod of the swing cylinder. When the material block slides on the chute 6 to the position of the blocking mechanism 8, it will be blocked by the blocking block and stop at the blocking mechanism 8. At this time, the proximity switch 7 on one side of the chute will detect whether there is a material block above the blocking mechanism 8 and transmit a signal to the blocking mechanism. After receiving the signal and the signal that the sorting mechanism has reached its position, the piston rod of the blocking cylinder of the blocking mechanism 8 will retract, and the blocking block will move to one side of the chute 6, allowing the material block to slide along the chute 6 again. After the material block slides to the edge of the chute 6, it will fall into the swing chute and continue to slide along the swing chute, eventually falling into the drop chute 10 on one side. At the same time, the pushing mechanism 4 will restart and push out the second material block according to the above process. The device repeats the above operation until the sorting is completed.
[0041] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A material unloading and sorting device for practical training, characterized in that, include: A workbench with a mounting base plate on it; The support frame is located at one end of the mounting base plate and includes two base plates, two side uprights and a top plate; The pushing mechanism, located above the support frame, includes a pushing cylinder and a pushing block; The storage bin, located above the support frame, includes an upper cylindrical cavity and a lower cuboid structure. The cuboid structure is equipped with an optical fiber sensor and a lower square hole that allows the pusher block to pass through. The chute, located on one side of the support frame, includes a base plate, side baffles and inclined bracing plates. Proximity switches and material blocking mechanisms are respectively provided on both sides of the chute. The sorting mechanism is located on one side of the chute and includes a swing cylinder, an L-shaped spherical bearing, a swing chute, and two vertical plates. The material discharge chute is located on both sides of the sorting mechanism; The junction box and tri-color lights are placed on the workbench.
2. The material unloading and sorting device for practical training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fiber optic sensor in the lower cuboid structure of the storage bin is used to detect the presence and color of the material blocks inside the cavity and transmit the signal to the sorting mechanism.
3. The material unloading and sorting device for practical training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing cylinder of the pushing mechanism is fixed above the top plate of the support frame by an L-shaped mounting plate. The upper surface of the pushing block is flush with the bottom surface of the square hole on the lower side of the storage bin to prevent the material block from falling.
4. The material unloading and sorting device for practical training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material blocking mechanism includes a material blocking cylinder and a material blocking block, and its triggering condition is a logical AND operation between the proximity switch detection signal and the sorting mechanism's position signal.
5. The material unloading and sorting device for practical training according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the swing cylinder of the sorting mechanism is hinged to the vertical plate, and the other end is connected to the swing slide through an L-shaped spherical bearing. The tilt angle of the swing slide is controlled by the extension and retraction of the piston rod of the swing cylinder.
6. A material unloading and sorting device for practical training according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the inclined brace plate of the chute is connected to the bottom plate of the chute, and the other end is connected to the bottom plate of the support frame. The chute is inclined at an angle of 10° to 30° with the horizontal plane.
7. The material unloading and sorting device for practical training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material discharge troughs on both sides of the sorting mechanism are symmetrically arranged, and the inlet position of the material discharge trough is aligned with the lowest point of the swing chute.
8. The material unloading and sorting device for practical training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The junction box is integrated into the edge of the workbench, and the tri-color light is vertically mounted on one side of the workbench via a bracket to indicate the operating status of the equipment.
9. A material unloading and sorting device for practical training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylindrical cavity of the storage bin is connected to the chute via the pushing path of the pusher block, and the chute is connected to the swing chute of the sorting mechanism via the material sliding path.