Material anti-blocking feeding mechanism of a color selector
By designing a spiral drum and a dual-feed structure in the color sorter, the problem of material feeding blockage was solved, enabling smooth material feeding and efficient equipment operation, reducing maintenance costs and improving the adaptability of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI WENYAO INTELLIGENT OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing color sorters are prone to clogging during material feeding, resulting in low equipment efficiency and increased maintenance costs.
A material anti-clogging feeding mechanism was designed, which includes a shell, a feed pipe, a screw drum, and an anti-clogging feeding mechanism. The rotation of the screw drum pushes the material to move smoothly in the feed pipe. Combined with the dual feeding design of primary hopper and secondary shell, continuous feeding is achieved.
It effectively prevents material blockage, improves the working efficiency of color sorters, reduces maintenance costs and extends equipment lifespan, and has good versatility and adaptability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cable processing technology, specifically to a material anti-clogging feeding mechanism for a color sorter. Background Technology
[0002] A color sorter is a device used to separate materials of different colors, widely used in industries such as food, plastics, and mining. In the color sorting process, the feeding of materials is particularly crucial. Existing feeding methods are prone to clogging and are single-feed methods, resulting in low efficiency. Smooth material feeding is key to ensuring normal equipment operation and improving efficiency. However, due to differences in material shape, size, moisture content, and other factors, as well as limitations in the color sorter's inlet design, clogging easily occurs when materials enter the color sorter. Clogging not only reduces the color sorter's efficiency but can also lead to equipment damage and increased maintenance costs.
[0003] Therefore, based on the above-mentioned technical problems, it is necessary for those skilled in the art to develop a material anti-clogging feeding mechanism for a color sorter. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material anti-clogging feeding mechanism for a color sorter to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A material anti-clogging feeding mechanism for a color sorter includes a housing, with a feeding pipe connected to the bottom of the housing at an angle. An outer support is provided on the outside of the housing, and an anti-clogging feeding mechanism is mounted on the outer support. The anti-clogging feeding mechanism includes a motor mounted on the outer support, with a power wheel connected to the output end of the motor. An auxiliary wheel is provided on the adjacent side of the power wheel, and the power wheel and the auxiliary wheel are connected by a belt. A drive shaft is installed in the shaft hole of the auxiliary wheel, and the drive shaft passes through the housing and extends inward. A spiral cylinder is fitted around the drive shaft.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the outer shell includes a secondary material shell, the lower part of which is arc-shaped and has side covers on both sides, and a top cover on the top of which a primary hopper is installed.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the secondary shell, side cover and top cover are all connected by studs and nuts to facilitate disassembly, maintenance and internal cleaning.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the drive shaft end is connected to the secondary material shell via a bearing.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the primary hopper is used for primary feeding, and the secondary hopper is used for secondary feeding. Through the rotation of the screw drum, the material is evenly pushed in the feeding pipe, thereby effectively preventing material blockage.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] This invention relates to a material anti-clogging feeding mechanism for a color sorter. The spiral cylinder effectively propels the material smoothly within the feed pipe, reducing the likelihood of clogging. Furthermore, the dual feeding design of the primary hopper and secondary hopper enables continuous feeding, improving the color sorter's efficiency. The structural design of the primary hopper and secondary hopper facilitates disassembly and cleaning, reducing maintenance costs and extending the equipment's lifespan. This invention features a simple structure, convenient operation, and adaptability to various types and states of materials, demonstrating good versatility and adaptability. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a material anti-clogging feeding mechanism for a color sorter;
[0014] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a material anti-clogging feeding mechanism for a color sorter;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the internal structure of the material anti-clogging feeding mechanism of a color sorter.
[0016] In the attached diagram, the following are the reference numerals: 11, secondary hopper; 12, side cover; 13, top cover; 14, primary hopper; 2, feed pipe; 31, outer support; 32, motor; 33, drive wheel; 34, auxiliary wheel; 341, drive shaft; 35, screw drum; 36, belt; 41, stud; 42, nut. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of this utility model will now be described in detail. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, will provide a further detailed description. For those skilled in the art, this utility model can be implemented without some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is merely intended to provide a better understanding of this utility model by illustrating examples.
[0018] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, this utility model provides a material anti-clogging feeding mechanism for a color sorter: it includes an outer shell, which is composed of a secondary material shell 11, side covers 12, and a top cover 13. The lower part of the secondary material shell 11 is arc-shaped to promote smooth material flow. The side covers 12 are located on both sides of the secondary material shell 11 to fix and protect the internal structure. The top cover 13 is located on the top of the secondary material shell 11 to close the outer shell and install the primary hopper 14. The primary hopper 14 is used to initially receive the material and feed it into the secondary material shell 11 by gravity.
[0019] The outer bracket 31 is fixed to the outside of the housing and is used to support the anti-clogging feeding mechanism. The motor 32 is mounted on the outer bracket 31, and its output end is connected to the drive wheel 33. The drive wheel 33 and the auxiliary wheel 34 are connected by a belt 36 to form a transmission system. A drive shaft 341 is installed in the shaft hole of the auxiliary wheel 34, and the drive shaft 341 passes through the housing and extends into the interior.
[0020] A screw cylinder 35 is fitted around the drive shaft 341. The rotation of the screw cylinder 35 can push the material to move smoothly within the feed pipe 2. The screw cylinder 35 is aligned with the feed pipe 2, and the feed pipe 2 is inclined to ensure that the material can be effectively pushed into the processing area of the color sorter.
[0021] The secondary housing 11, side cover 12, and top cover 13 are connected by studs 41 and nuts 42, facilitating disassembly and maintenance. This connection method not only ensures the stability of the structure but also facilitates internal cleaning and replacement of worn parts.
[0022] The primary hopper 14 is used for primary feeding, while the secondary hopper 11 is used for secondary feeding. The material first enters the secondary hopper 11 through the primary hopper 14, and then, driven by the screw conveyor 35, is evenly pushed along the feed pipe 2, effectively preventing material blockage. Through this dual-feed design, the color sorter can achieve continuous feeding, thereby improving work efficiency.
[0023] This invention features a simple structure, convenient operation, and adaptability to materials of different types and states, exhibiting excellent versatility and adaptability. By reducing the possibility of clogging, this invention not only improves the working efficiency of the color sorter but also reduces maintenance costs and extends the equipment's service life.
[0024] The above structure and operation can effectively solve the material blockage problem existing in the prior art, and improve the operating efficiency and reliability of the color sorter.
[0025] The working principle and usage process of this utility model: After assembling the various components of this solution in sequence, work according to the above implementation methods according to actual needs to complete all working steps.
[0026] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", 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 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 this utility model.
[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] The embodiments described above are not exhaustive, nor do they limit the invention to specific implementations. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the above description. These embodiments are selected and specifically described in this specification to better explain the principles and practical applications of the invention, enabling those skilled in the art to effectively utilize the invention and its modifications. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the invention should be included within the protection scope of the invention.
Claims
1. A material anti-clogging feeding mechanism for a color sorter, characterized in that, The device includes an outer shell, a feed pipe (2) connected to the bottom of the outer shell, the feed pipe (2) being inclined, an outer support (31) being provided on the outer side of the outer shell, an anti-clogging feeding mechanism being installed on the outer support (31), the anti-clogging feeding mechanism including a motor (32) installed on the outer support (31), a power wheel (33) being connected to the output end of the motor (32), an auxiliary wheel (34) being provided on the adjacent side of the power wheel (33), the power wheel (33) and the auxiliary wheel (34) being transmitted through a belt (36), a drive shaft (341) being installed in the shaft hole of the auxiliary wheel (34), the drive shaft (341) penetrating the outer shell and extending inward, and a spiral cylinder (35) being fitted on the outer side of the drive shaft (341). The outer shell includes a secondary material shell (11), the lower part of the secondary material shell (11) is arc-shaped, and side covers (12) are provided on both sides of the secondary material shell (11). A top cover (13) is provided on the top of the secondary material shell (11), and a primary hopper (14) is installed on the top cover (13). The secondary shell (11), side cover (12) and top cover (13) are all connected by studs (41) and nuts (42) to facilitate disassembly, maintenance and internal cleaning; The drive shaft (341) is connected to the secondary material shell (11) via a bearing; The primary hopper (14) is used for primary feeding, and the secondary hopper (11) is used for secondary feeding. Through the rotation of the spiral cylinder (35), the material is evenly pushed in the feed pipe (2), thereby effectively preventing material blockage.