A PLC metal separator
By introducing a load detection component into the PLC-based metal separator, the full load status of the receiving bin is automatically detected, solving the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual monitoring in the existing technology, realizing automated receiving bin management, and improving production efficiency and convenience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN FUGAO MASCH EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing PLC-based metal separators lack a detection mechanism for the receiving bin, which requires staff to constantly monitor the bin's status and manually clean it, resulting in time-consuming and labor-intensive tasks.
A load detection component was designed, including a locking block, a locking plate, a sliding block, a sliding shell, a pressure sensor, and a force spring. By detecting the obstruction of the material to the sliding shell, the component automatically notifies the staff that the receiving box is full. It works in conjunction with an external controller to automatically lock and unlock the receiving box.
It enables automatic detection of full receiving bins, reducing the need for on-site monitoring by staff, improving work efficiency, ensuring timely cleaning of receiving bins, and saving time and manpower.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal separator technology, specifically a PLC-based metal separator. Background Technology
[0002] The PLC-based metal separator is an automated metal separation device based on programmable logic controller (PLC) technology. Its core function is to automatically identify, classify, and separate metal materials through PLC program control, thereby improving production efficiency and separation accuracy. It can transport materials to be tested through a conveying mechanism, detect and classify materials through a metal detector, and put materials into different receiving boxes according to their types through a sorting mechanism.
[0003] Because the content of different types of materials in the material to be tested varies, the time it takes for different receiving bins to fill up is different, and the weight of receiving bins of the same volume when full is also different. Some existing PLC-based metal separators lack a detection mechanism for the receiving bins, so workers need to pay attention to the status of the receiving bins at the processing site at all times and clean the materials when the receiving bins are full. This method is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, a PLC-based metal separator is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a PLC-based metal separator to solve the problem that some existing PLC-based metal separators lack a detection mechanism for the receiving bin, thus requiring workers to constantly monitor the status of the receiving bin at the processing site and clean the material when the receiving bin is full, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A PLC-based metal separator includes a separator base, a metal detector, a conveying mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, a housing positioning assembly, a material guiding assembly, a receiving box assembly, and a load detection assembly. The housing positioning assembly is located on the upper side of the separator base. The housing positioning assembly includes a positioning seat on the upper side of the separator base. A vibration motor is fixedly connected to the lower side of the positioning seat in a mounting groove of the separator base. Compression springs are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower side of the positioning seat, and the lower ends of the compression springs are fixedly connected to the separator base. Multiple limiting shells are fixedly connected to the upper side of the positioning seat. Multiple pairs of hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected to the upper side of the positioning seat, and locking blocks are fixedly connected to the piston rod ends of each hydraulic cylinder. A material guiding assembly is located on the upper side of the housing positioning assembly, below the conveying mechanism. The material guiding assembly includes a support plate fixedly connected to the upper side of the positioning seat. The material guide assembly has a material passage opening on the support plate. A receiving hopper is fixedly connected to each side. A receiving box assembly is provided between the box positioning assembly and the material guiding assembly. The receiving box assembly includes multiple receiving box bodies located inside the limiting shell. A locking plate is fixedly connected to the lower side of each receiving box body. A handle is rotatably connected to the front side of each locking plate. A set of rotating wheels is installed on the lower side of each receiving box body. A load detection assembly is provided on the lower side of the material guiding assembly. The load detection assembly includes multiple multi-stage electric telescopic rods fixedly connected to the lower side of the support plate. A sliding block is fixedly connected to the front side of each multi-stage electric telescopic rod and slidably connected to the lower side of the support plate. A sliding shell is slidably connected to the outer side of each sliding block. A pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the front side of each sliding block. A force plate is fixedly connected to the front side of each pressure sensor. A pair of force springs is fixedly connected to the front side of each force plate. The front end of each pair of force springs is fixedly connected to the sliding shell.
[0007] Preferably, a metal detector is installed on the upper side of the separator base, a conveying mechanism located on the upper side of the separator base is installed on the lower side of the metal detector, and a material distribution mechanism located on the upper side of the separator base is installed on the rear side of the conveying mechanism.
[0008] Preferably, each pair of hydraulic cylinders is located on the left and right sides of the limiting shell, and each pair of hydraulic cylinders is symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides. The locking blocks are all aligned with the side grooves of the limiting shell.
[0009] Preferably, there is a certain gap between the upper side of the support plate and the lower side of the conveying mechanism, and the height of the upper side of the receiving hopper is lower than the height of the upper side of the conveying mechanism.
[0010] Preferably, the width of the receiving box body in the left and right directions is the same as the inner width of the limiting shell, the upper end of the front side wall of the receiving box body is in contact with the front end of the support plate, the upper ends of the left and right side walls of the receiving box body are in contact with the lower side of the support plate, and the left and right sides of the locking plate are provided with grooves that match the locking block.
[0011] Preferably, the upper side of the sliding block and the upper side of the sliding shell are in contact with the lower side of the support plate. The sliding shells are all "U"-shaped shell structures with an opening on the rear side. The sliding shells are all located inside the receiving box body, and the left and right ends of the sliding shells are in contact with the inner sidewall of the receiving box body.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] In this invention, by using a locking block, locking plate, sliding block, sliding shell, pressure sensor, and force spring, the device can lock the receiving box body using the movable locking block and locking plate. The movable sliding block drives the sliding shell forward. At the same time, the pressure sensor and force plate detect the extension and contraction of the force spring. If the sliding shell is obstructed by material, the force spring is compressed, and the pressure sensor can detect the pressure change, indicating that the receiving box body is full of material. The external controller can then promptly notify the staff. This device eliminates the need for staff to constantly monitor the status of the receiving box at the processing site and ensures that staff can promptly clean the material when the receiving box is full. This method is time-saving and labor-saving. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the installation structure of the load detection component of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the box positioning component of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material guiding component structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving box assembly structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the load detection component of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Separator base; 2. Metal detector; 3. Conveying mechanism; 4. Material distribution mechanism; 5. Box positioning assembly; 51. Positioning seat; 52. Vibration motor; 53. Compression spring; 54. Limiting shell; 55. Hydraulic cylinder; 56. Locking block; 6. Material guiding assembly; 61. Support plate; 62. Receiving hopper; 7. Receiving box assembly; 71. Receiving box body; 72. Locking plate; 73. Handle; 74. Rotary wheel assembly; 8. Load detection assembly; 81. Multi-stage electric telescopic rod; 82. Sliding block; 83. Sliding shell; 84. Pressure sensor; 85. Force plate; 86. Force spring. 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] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.
[0023] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution:
[0025] A PLC-based metal separator includes a separator base 1, a metal detector 2, a conveying mechanism 3, a dispensing mechanism 4, a housing positioning assembly 5, a material guiding assembly 6, a receiving box assembly 7, and a load detection assembly 8. The housing positioning assembly 5 is located on the upper side of the separator base 1. The housing positioning assembly 5 includes a positioning seat 51 located on the upper side of the separator base 1. A vibration motor 52 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the positioning seat 51 within a mounting groove in the separator base 1. The four lower corners of the positioning seat 51 are fixed... A compression spring 53 is connected, with its lower end fixedly connected to the separator base 1. Multiple limiting shells 54 are fixedly connected to the upper side of the positioning seat 51. Multiple pairs of hydraulic cylinders 55 are fixedly connected to the upper side of the positioning seat 51, with locking blocks 56 fixedly connected to the piston rod ends of each hydraulic cylinder 55. A material guiding assembly 6 is located on the upper side of the housing positioning assembly 5, below the conveying mechanism 3. The material guiding assembly 6 includes a support plate 61 fixedly connected to the upper side of the positioning seat 51. The upper side of the material passage of the support plate 61... Each component is fixedly connected to a receiving hopper 62. A receiving box assembly 7 is provided between the box positioning assembly 5 and the material guiding assembly 6. The receiving box assembly 7 includes multiple receiving box bodies 71 located inside the limiting shell 54. A locking plate 72 is fixedly connected to the lower side of each receiving box body 71. A handle 73 is rotatably connected to the front side of each locking plate 72. A set of rollers 74 is installed on the lower side of each receiving box body 71. A load detection assembly 8 is provided on the lower side of the material guiding assembly 6. The load detection assembly 8 includes multiple support plates 61. The lower side of the multi-stage electric telescopic rod 81 is fixedly connected. The front side of the multi-stage electric telescopic rod 81 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 82, which is slidably connected to the lower side of the support plate 61. The outer side of the sliding block 82 is slidably connected to the sliding shell 83. The front side of the sliding block 82 is fixedly connected to the pressure sensor 84. The front side of the pressure sensor 84 is fixedly connected to the force plate 85. The front side of the force plate 85 is fixedly connected to a pair of force springs 86. The front end of each pair of force springs 86 is fixedly connected to the sliding shell 83.
[0026] A metal detector 2 is installed on the upper side of the separator base 1. A conveying mechanism 3, located on the upper side of the separator base 1, is installed below the metal detector 2. A material distribution mechanism 4, located on the upper side of the separator base 1, is installed behind the conveying mechanism 3. The material is detected by the metal detector 2 and transported from left to right by the conveyor mechanism 3. When the material moves to the rear of its corresponding receiving box body 71, the external controller can automatically start the distributing mechanism 4, which pushes the material forward so that it falls from the receiving hopper 62 on the upper side of the support plate 61 into the designated receiving box body 71, thus completing the detection, classification, and collection of the material. Each pair of hydraulic cylinders 55 is located on the left and right sides of the limiting shell 54, and each pair of hydraulic cylinders 55 is symmetrically distributed. The locking blocks 56 are aligned with the side grooves of the limiting shell 54. The movable locking blocks 56, in conjunction with the locking plate 72, lock the receiving box body 71 inside the limiting shell 54. There is a certain gap between the upper side of the support plate 61 and the lower side of the conveyor mechanism 3. The upper side of the receiving hopper 62 is lower than the upper side of the conveyor mechanism 3. When mechanism 4 pushes the material forward, the material can accurately fall into the receiving hopper 62; the width of the receiving box body 71 in the left and right directions is the same as the inner width of the limiting shell 54. The upper end of the front side wall of the receiving box body 71 is in contact with the front end of the support plate 61, and the upper ends of the left and right side walls of the receiving box body 71 are in contact with the lower side of the support plate 61. The left and right sides of the locking plate 72 are provided with grooves that match the locking block 56. After the locking block 56 is inserted into the locking plate 72, the locking plate 72 cannot move; the upper side of the sliding block 82 and the upper side of the sliding shell 83 are in contact with the lower side of the support plate 61. The sliding shell 83 is a "U"-shaped shell structure with an opening on the rear side. The sliding shell 83 is located inside the receiving box body 71. The left and right ends of the sliding shell 83 are in contact with the inner side wall of the receiving box body 71. When the sliding shell 83 moves forward, the material will not enter the sliding shell 83.
[0027] Workflow: Before use, install the separator base 1 in a suitable position and connect the power supply. This device is equipped with an external controller, which is electrically connected to the metal detector 2, conveying mechanism 3, dispensing mechanism 4, vibrating motor 52, multi-stage electric telescopic rod 81, and pressure sensor 84. Manual operation of the external controller allows adjustment of the operating status of the metal detector 2, conveying mechanism 3, dispensing mechanism 4, vibrating motor 52, multi-stage electric telescopic rod 81, and pressure sensor 84. The external controller can be installed in a control room located far from the device. All of the above is existing technology. This device needs to be used in conjunction with a feeding device. When using this device, the operator first feeds the material to be detected into the metal detector 2 using the feeding device. The external controller activates the metal detector 2 and conveyor mechanism 3. The metal detector 2 detects the material, and the conveyor mechanism 3 transports the material from left to right. When the material moves to the rear of its corresponding receiving box body 71, the external controller automatically activates the sorting mechanism 4, which pushes the material forward, causing it to fall from the receiving hopper 62 on the upper side of the support plate 61 into the designated receiving box body 71. This completes the detection, sorting, and receiving of the material. At this time, the locking block 56 is inserted into the locking plate 72 on the lower side of the receiving box body 71, preventing the receiving box body 71 from moving. Simultaneously, the operator can activate the vibration motor 52 via the external controller, which in turn activates the spring supported by the compressed spring 53. The positioning seat 51 vibrates at a high frequency with small amplitude, causing the receiving box body 71 within the multiple limiting shells 54 to vibrate synchronously. This ensures that the material inside the receiving box body 71 is evenly spread within it. At regular intervals, the external controller automatically extends the multi-stage electric telescopic rod 81 forward. The multi-stage electric telescopic rod 81 drives the sliding block 82, which is slidably connected to the support plate 61, to move forward. This, in turn, causes the sliding shell 83, which is slidably connected to the sliding block 82, to move forward synchronously. If the receiving box body 71 is about to be full, the sliding shell 83 will be stopped by the material after advancing a certain distance. At this point, the multi-stage electric telescopic rod 81 continues to drive the sliding block 82 forward, causing relative sliding between the sliding shell 83 and the sliding block 82. Spring 86 will be compressed, and the pressure can be transmitted to pressure sensor 84 through force plate 85. When pressure sensor 84 detects a significant increase in pressure value, external controller can know that the receiving box body 71 has been loaded with sufficient material. External controller can retract multi-stage electric telescopic rod 81 and prompt the staff to replace receiving box body 71 through screen or sound. This is existing technology. Then, the staff can retract the hydraulic cylinder 55 on the upper side of positioning seat 51 through external controller. The hydraulic cylinder 55 drives the locking block 56 to move out of the groove of locking plate 72, thereby releasing the lock of receiving box body 71. The staff can come to the receiving box body 71 and pull handle 73 to move receiving box body 71 through rotating wheel group 74.This device uses a movable locking block 56 in conjunction with a locking plate 72 to lock the receiving bin body 71. A movable sliding block 82 moves the sliding shell 83 forward. Simultaneously, a pressure sensor 84, in conjunction with a force plate 85, detects the extension and retraction of the force spring 86. If the sliding shell 83 is obstructed by material, the force spring 86 is compressed, and the pressure sensor 84 detects the pressure change, indicating that the receiving bin body 71 is full. An external controller can then promptly notify the workers. This device eliminates the need for workers to constantly monitor the receiving bin's status at the processing site and ensures that workers can promptly empty the material when the receiving bin is full, making it a time- and labor-saving solution.
[0028] Contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art. Standard parts used in this invention can all be purchased commercially, and irregularly shaped parts can be custom-made according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all employ conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are already mature technologies. The machinery, parts, and equipment all use conventional models from the prior art, and the circuit connections also employ conventional connection methods from the prior art, which will not be detailed here.
[0029] 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 PLC-based metal separator, comprising a separator base (1), a metal detector (2), a conveying mechanism (3), a material distribution mechanism (4), a housing positioning assembly (5), a material guiding assembly (6), a receiving box assembly (7), and a load detection assembly (8), characterized in that: The upper side of the separator base (1) is provided with a housing positioning assembly (5). The housing positioning assembly (5) includes a positioning seat (51) located on the upper side of the separator base (1). The lower side of the positioning seat (51) is provided with a vibration motor (52) fixedly connected to the mounting groove of the separator base (1). Compression springs (53) are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower side of the positioning seat (51). The lower ends of the compression springs (53) are fixedly connected to the separator base (1). The upper side of the positioning seat (51) is fixedly connected with multiple limiting shells (54). Multiple pairs of hydraulic cylinders (55) are fixedly connected to the upper side of the positioning seat (51). Locking blocks (56) are fixedly connected to the piston rod ends of each hydraulic cylinder (55). A material guiding assembly (6) located below the conveying mechanism (3) is provided on the upper side of the box positioning assembly (5). The material guiding assembly (6) includes a support plate (61) fixedly connected to the upper side of the positioning seat (51). A receiving hopper (62) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the material outlet of the support plate (61). A receiving box assembly is provided between the box positioning assembly (5) and the material guiding assembly (6). (7) The receiving box assembly (7) includes multiple receiving box bodies (71) located inside the limiting shell (54). Each receiving box body (71) is fixedly connected to a locking plate (72) on its lower side. Each locking plate (72) is rotatably connected to a handle (73) on its front side. Each receiving box body (71) is equipped with a set of rotating wheels (74) on its lower side. The material guiding assembly (6) is provided with a load detection assembly (8) on its lower side. The load detection assembly (8) includes multiple multi-stage electric telescopic rods (81) fixedly connected to the lower side of the support plate (61). Each of the multi-stage electric telescopic rods (81) has a sliding block (82) fixedly connected to the front side and slidably connected to the lower side of the support plate (61). Each of the sliding blocks (82) has a sliding shell (83) slidably connected to the outer side of the sliding block (82). Each of the sliding blocks (82) has a pressure sensor (84) fixedly connected to the front side of the pressure sensor (84). Each of the pressure sensors (84) has a force plate (85) fixedly connected to the front side of the force plate (85). Each of the force plates (85) has a pair of force springs (86) fixedly connected to the front end of each pair of force springs (86). Each of the force springs (86) has a fixed connection to the sliding shell (83).
2. The PLC-based metal separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A metal detector (2) is installed on the upper side of the separator base (1), a conveying mechanism (3) located on the upper side of the separator base (1) is installed on the lower side of the metal detector (2), and a material distribution mechanism (4) located on the upper side of the separator base (1) is installed on the rear side of the conveying mechanism (3).
3. A PLC-based metal separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each pair of hydraulic cylinders (55) is located on the left and right sides of the limiting shell (54), and each pair of hydraulic cylinders (55) is symmetrically distributed on the left and right. The locking blocks (56) are aligned with the side grooves of the limiting shell (54).
4. A PLC-based metal separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is a certain gap between the upper side of the support plate (61) and the lower side of the conveying mechanism (3), and the height of the upper side of the receiving hopper (62) is lower than the height of the upper side of the conveying mechanism (3).
5. A PLC-based metal separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the receiving box body (71) in the left and right directions is the same as the inner width of the limiting shell (54). The upper end of the front side wall of the receiving box body (71) is in contact with the front end of the support plate (61). The upper ends of the left and right side walls of the receiving box body (71) are in contact with the lower side of the support plate (61). The left and right sides of the locking plate (72) are provided with grooves that match the locking block (56).
6. A PLC-based metal separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper side of the sliding block (82) and the upper side of the sliding shell (83) are in contact with the lower side of the support plate (61). The sliding shell (83) is a "U"-shaped shell structure with an opening on the rear side. The sliding shell (83) is located inside the receiving box body (71). The left and right ends of the sliding shell (83) are in contact with the inner wall of the receiving box body (71).