A material conveying device with arch breaking function

Abstract

This utility model discloses a material conveying device with arch-breaking function, including a conveying cylinder with an inlet and an outlet. Conveying components are rotatably connected to both ends of the conveying cylinder and arranged along its axial direction. A drive motor connected to the conveying components is fixedly connected to one end of the conveying cylinder. A hopper is connected to the upper end of the inlet, and an arch-breaking component moving vertically along the hopper is accommodated in the lower part of the hopper. The arch-breaking component includes a first arch-breaking body passing through the lower end of the hopper and moving relative to the conveying components, and a second arch-breaking body located above the first arch-breaking body. A connecting rod is fixedly connected between the first and second arch-breaking bodies. Under the contact drive of the conveying components, the first and second arch-breaking bodies move upward to break the arch. This utility model prevents material arching without requiring additional power and effectively breaks arched materials. Its arch-breaking effect is good, facilitating accurate control of the material feeding rate by the conveying cylinder and conveying components below the hopper.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material conveying technology, and in particular to a material conveying device with an arch-breaking function. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, my country's animal husbandry industry has developed rapidly, becoming an important sector of the country's agriculture and rural economy. For livestock and poultry farming, feeding is a time-consuming and physically demanding task, repeated 3-5 times daily. If traditional feeding methods are continued, manually adding feed is not only physically demanding, but also involves long feed flow paths, wastes time, and easily leads to inconsistent feeding times and uneven distribution. Therefore, automatic feeding devices are now being promoted and widely adopted in animal husbandry. An automatic feeding device is a device that automatically delivers feed to livestock and poultry according to set times and quantities. It typically consists of a motor, auger, and feed cylinder, and can be programmed to deliver feed at set times and amounts, achieving automated feed delivery.

[0003] Existing automatic feeding devices all use horizontally distributed feeding augers to transport materials. The weight of the material in the hopper is generally 5kg-8kg. The material first falls from the hopper into one end of the feeding auger, and then the rotation of the feeding auger pushes the material to the other end to fall into the feeding trough. However, livestock feed comes in various forms, including granules and powders, and their nutritional compositions also vary. For example, some feeds contain sugar, which makes it easy for the material to arch during transport. At the same time, when discharging from the hopper, because the diameter of the discharge port at the bottom of the hopper is small, the material easily arches at the bottom of the hopper, causing blockages and preventing timely discharge into the conveying cylinder. To solve the problem of material arching, some material conveying devices use vibratory hammers or manual tapping to break the arch and allow the material to flow. However, these methods are not very effective at breaking the arch. During the tapping and vibration process, the material may accumulate more compacted at the bottom of the hopper, resulting in poor arch-breaking effect and making it impossible to control the material discharge rate in a timely and accurate manner. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problem that existing arch-breaking methods may cause materials to accumulate more firmly at the bottom of the silo during the hammering and vibration process, resulting in poor arch-breaking effect and inability to control the material feeding and conveying volume in a timely and accurate manner, this utility model provides the following technical solution.

[0005] This utility model discloses a material conveying device with an arch-breaking function, comprising a conveying cylinder with an inlet and an outlet, conveying components rotatably connected to both ends of the conveying cylinder and arranged along the axial direction of the conveying cylinder, a drive motor fixedly connected to one end of the conveying cylinder and connected to the conveying components, a hopper connected to the upper end of the inlet, and an arch-breaking component moving along the vertical direction of the hopper in the lower part of the hopper, the arch-breaking component comprising a first arch-breaking body passing through the lower end of the hopper and moving relative to the conveying components, and a second arch-breaking body located above the first arch-breaking body, a connecting rod fixedly connected between the first arch-breaking body and the second arch-breaking body, the first arch-breaking body and the second arch-breaking body moving upward under the contact drive of the conveying components to break the arch.

[0006] As a further technical solution, both the first arch-breaking body and the second arch-breaking body are spherical or ellipsoidal structures.

[0007] As a further technical solution, the connecting rod includes a first connecting part fixedly connected to the first arch-breaking body and a second connecting part fixedly connected to the second arch-breaking body, and a curved part is connected between the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0008] As a further technical solution, the first connecting part is inclined toward one side wall of the silo, and the second connecting part is inclined toward the other side wall of the silo.

[0009] As a further technical solution, the conveying component is a conveying auger, and the outer diameter of the side of the first arch-breaking body near the conveying component is larger than the conveying gap of the conveying component.

[0010] As a further technical solution, the axes of the first arch-breaking body and the second arch-breaking body in the vertical direction are not on the same straight line.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the arch-breaking component of this utility model can move up and down with the movement of the conveying component, thereby enabling the first and second arch-breaking bodies to impact and break up the arches in the material hopper. This prevents the material from arching while effectively breaking up any existing arches, resulting in a good arch-breaking effect. This facilitates accurate control of the material feeding rate by the conveying cylinder and conveying components below the hopper. Furthermore, the inclined design of the first and second connecting parts in the connecting rod, which connect to the curved part, allows the first and second arch-breaking bodies to move in two different vertical directions within the hopper. This further enhances the arch-breaking effect without requiring additional power, ensuring smooth material conveying. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a planar sectional schematic diagram of the material conveying device with arch-breaking function according to this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the arch-breaking component of the material conveying device with arch-breaking function of this utility model;

[0014] In the diagram: 1-Drive motor; 2-Feeding cylinder; 201-Inlet; 202-Outlet; 3-Feeding component; 4-Hopper; 5-Arch breaking component; 501-First arch breaking body; 502-Second arch breaking body; 503-Connecting rod; 504-First connecting part; 505-Second connecting part; 506-Bending part; 6-Infrared sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper" and "lower" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0017] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model discloses a material conveying device with an arch-breaking function, comprising a conveying cylinder 2 with an inlet 201 and an outlet 202, which is placed horizontally. Conveying components 3 are rotatably connected to both ends of the conveying cylinder 2 and are arranged along the axial direction of the conveying cylinder 2. In this embodiment, the conveying component 3 is a conveying auger, and a drive motor 1 connected to the conveying component 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the conveying cylinder 2. Of course, the conveying component 3 is not limited to the structure of a conveying auger; it can also adopt a closed-loop structure or a vertical feeding structure of a rotating grinding disc.

[0018] At this time, a hopper 4 is connected to the upper end of the feed inlet 201. The drive motor 1 drives the conveying component 3 to rotate, thereby rotating and moving the material in the hopper 4 from the feed inlet 201 to the discharge outlet 202, so that the material is conveyed to the designated position. In this embodiment, the material is feed for livestock and poultry. The weight of the material contained in the hopper 4 is generally 5kg-8kg. Of course, this utility model does not make a special limitation on the weight and volume of the material in the hopper 4, and it can also convey materials of other weights and volumes.

[0019] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the lower part of the hopper 4 houses an arch-breaking component 5 that moves along the vertical direction of the hopper 4. The arch-breaking component 5 is as follows: Figure 2 The shape shown is indicated. The arch-breaking component 5 includes a first arch-breaking body 501 extending through the lower end of the hopper 4 into the feed inlet 201. When the drive motor 1 is not running, the first arch-breaking body 501 is in contact with the conveying component 3. When the drive motor 1 is running, the conveying component 3 rotates and lifts the first arch-breaking body 501, causing the first arch-breaking body 501 to move relative to the conveying component 3 and to move up and down within the hopper 4, thereby breaking the arch in the material. A second arch-breaking body 502 is connected above the first arch-breaking body 501, and a connecting rod 503 is fixedly connected between the first arch-breaking body 501 and the second arch-breaking body 502. When the first arch-breaking body 501 moves under the drive of the conveying component 3, the connecting rod 503 and the second arch-breaking body 502 move upward simultaneously to break the arch. Normally, the lower part of the hopper 4 is equipped with an infrared sensor 6 for monitoring materials. After the connecting rod 503 separates the first arch-breaking body 501 and the second arch-breaking body 502 in the vertical direction, it can prevent the second arch-breaking body 502 from affecting the operation of the infrared sensor 6.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, both the first arch-breaking body 501 and the second arch-breaking body 502 are spherical or ellipsoidal structures, and the outer diameter of the first arch-breaking body 501 on the side closest to the conveying member 3 is larger than the conveying gap of the conveying member 3 to prevent it from getting stuck in the conveying member 3. In this embodiment, the conveying member 3 is a conveying auger, and both the first arch-breaking body 501 and the second arch-breaking body 502 are stainless steel balls. The rotation of the conveying auger causes the lower part of the ball to fit with the clearance of the conveying auger, and the movement of the ball is driven by the conveying auger. The diameter of the ball needs to match the operating load of the conveying auger without affecting the normal operation of the conveying auger. At the same time, the diameter of the ball also needs to reach the arching cross-section required relative to the material in the hopper 4 to achieve the arching force. The weight of the ball also needs to ensure that when the ball falls freely from the top of the hopper 4, it is sufficient to break the arch of the material and make it contact the conveying auger again.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting rod 503 includes a first connecting portion 504 fixedly connected to the first arch-breaking body 501 and a second connecting portion 505 fixedly connected to the second arch-breaking body 502. A bending portion 506 connects the first connecting portion 504 and the second connecting portion 505. At this time, the first connecting portion 504 is inclined towards one side wall of the hopper 4, and the second connecting portion 505 is inclined towards the other side wall of the hopper 4. After the bending portion 506 connects and fixes the first connecting portion 504 and the second connecting portion 505, the axes of the first arch-breaking body 501 and the second arch-breaking body 502 in the vertical direction are not on the same straight line. When the conveying component 3 drives the first arch-breaking body 501 to move up and down, the first arch-breaking body 501 and the second arch-breaking body 502 break the arches of the material in at least two vertical directions, ensuring the arch-breaking effect of the material.

[0022] In use, the following steps are taken: First, the arch-breaking component 5 is placed into the hopper 4 to make it contact the conveying component 3, and the material is placed into the hopper 4. When it is necessary to convey the material, the drive motor 1 is started, and the conveying component 3 rotates in the conveying cylinder 2 and conveys the material from the inlet 201 to the outlet 202. At the same time, the rotation of the conveying component 3 drives the lower part of the first arch-breaking body 501 to make clearance fit with the conveying component 3, and the conveying component 3 drives the first arch-breaking body 501 to move up and down. The first arch-breaking body 501 and the second arch-breaking body 502 simultaneously break the arch of the material. After the first arch-breaking body 501 and the second arch-breaking body 502 rise to the upper part of the hopper 4, they fall freely under gravity and break the arch of the material again. Then, the conveying component 3 drives the first arch-breaking body 501 and the second arch-breaking body 502 to break the arch of the material again, and the arch-breaking operation is repeated.

[0023] The preferred embodiments and examples of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and examples. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention 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 scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material conveying device with arch-breaking function, comprising a conveying cylinder (2) having an inlet (201) and an outlet (202), wherein conveying components (3) are rotatably connected to both ends of the conveying cylinder (2) and arranged along the axial direction of the conveying cylinder (2), wherein a drive motor (1) connected to the conveying component (3) is fixedly connected to one end of the conveying cylinder (2), and a hopper (4) is connected to the upper end of the inlet (201), characterized in that: The lower part of the hopper (4) contains an arch-breaking component (5) that moves in the vertical direction of the hopper (4). The arch-breaking component (5) includes a first arch-breaking body (501) that passes through the lower end of the hopper (4) and moves relative to the conveying component (3), and a second arch-breaking body (502) located above the first arch-breaking body (501). A connecting rod (503) is fixedly connected between the first arch-breaking body (501) and the second arch-breaking body (502). Under the contact drive of the conveying component (3), the first arch-breaking body (501) and the second arch-breaking body (502) move upward to break the arch.

2. The material conveying device with arch-breaking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first arch-breaking body (501) and the second arch-breaking body (502) are spherical or ellipsoidal structures.

3. The material conveying device with arch-breaking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (503) includes a first connecting part (504) fixedly connected to the first arch-breaking body (501) and a second connecting part (505) fixedly connected to the second arch-breaking body (502), and a curved part (506) is connected between the first connecting part (504) and the second connecting part (505).

4. The material conveying device with arch-breaking function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting part (504) is inclined toward one side wall of the silo (4), and the second connecting part (505) is inclined toward the other side wall of the silo (4).

5. The material conveying device with arch-breaking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material conveying component (3) is a material conveying auger, and the outer diameter of the first arch-breaking body (501) on the side close to the material conveying component (3) is larger than the material conveying gap of the material conveying component (3).

6. The material conveying device with arch-breaking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axes of the first arch-breaking body (501) and the second arch-breaking body (502) in the vertical direction are not on the same straight line.

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