An automatic unloading device for mechanism carbon production

Abstract

The utility model relates to machine -made charcoal production equipment technical field discloses a kind of automatic unloading device for machine -made charcoal production, including hopper, automatic unloading door, lifting assembly, horizontal moving assembly and controller, the top and bottom of the hopper are respectively provided with feed inlet and discharge port, the automatic unloading door is set in the discharge port, and the discharge port can be automatically opened and closed to close or open the discharge port, one end of the lifting assembly is connected with the hopper, for driving the hopper moves up and down, the other end of the lifting assembly is connected with the horizontal moving assembly, the horizontal moving assembly drives the lifting assembly to transfer the material to be unloaded. The utility model realizes the full automation of unloading process by the mutual cooperation between hopper, automatic unloading door, lifting assembly, horizontal moving assembly and controller, reduces manual intervention, reduces labor intensity, significantly improves production efficiency, meets the demand of large-scale production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of machine-made charcoal production equipment, specifically to an automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of charcoal, unloading of materials is a common process, a crucial component of the production flow. Traditional unloading methods rely primarily on manual operation or simple mechanical devices, which present numerous problems and limitations. Manual unloading is the most basic and traditional method. Operators use shovels or carts to unload materials from transport equipment (such as trucks or hoppers). Manual unloading requires workers to frequently lift heavy objects, resulting in high labor intensity, worker fatigue, slow unloading speed, and reduced work efficiency, making it difficult to meet the demands of large-scale production. Furthermore, workers are vulnerable to safety hazards such as material slippage and equipment collisions during manual unloading. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production.

[0004] The present invention discloses an automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production, comprising a hopper, an automatic unloading gate, a lifting assembly, a horizontal moving assembly, and a controller. The top and bottom of the hopper are respectively provided with a feed inlet and a discharge outlet. The automatic unloading gate is located at the discharge outlet and can automatically open and close to close or open the discharge outlet. One end of the lifting assembly is connected to the hopper and is used to drive the hopper to move up and down. The other end of the lifting assembly is connected to the horizontal moving assembly, which drives the lifting assembly to transfer the material to be unloaded. The controller is electrically connected to the automatic unloading gate, the lifting assembly, and the horizontal moving assembly.

[0005] Preferably, the horizontal moving component includes a moving track and a horizontal moving mechanism. The moving track is located at the top of the machine-made charcoal production workshop, and the horizontal moving mechanism can move horizontally back and forth along the moving track. The lifting component is connected to the bottom of the horizontal moving mechanism, and the bottom of the moving track is provided with a guide groove for the lifting component to move.

[0006] Preferably, the horizontal moving mechanism includes a moving vehicle body, a first driving unit, an output gear, and a rack. The moving vehicle body is disposed within the moving track, the first driving unit is disposed within the moving vehicle body, the output end of the first driving unit extends upward beyond the top of the moving vehicle body, the output gear is connected to the first driving unit, the rack is disposed on the inner sidewall of the moving guide rail, and the output gear meshes with the rack. The controller is electrically connected to the first driving unit.

[0007] Preferably, the side of the mobile vehicle body is also provided with a moving wheel, and the moving track is provided with a groove for the moving wheel to roll.

[0008] Preferably, a position sensor is provided on the mobile vehicle body, and the position sensor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a mounting frame, a second drive unit, a drum, and a lifting rope. The mounting frame is disposed at the bottom of the horizontal moving assembly, the second drive unit is disposed on the mounting frame, the drum is rotatably connected to the mounting frame and is drively connected to the output end of the second drive unit, one end of the lifting rope is wound on the drum, and the other end of the lifting rope is disposed and connected to the unloading hopper. The controller is electrically connected to the second drive unit.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting assembly further includes a guide wheel disposed on the mounting frame, the guide wheel cooperating with the drum to allow the lifting rope to move up and down at the middle position of the bottom of the drum.

[0011] Preferably, the automatic unloading gate includes a gate body and two linear drive units. The gate body is hinged to the discharge port of the hopper, and the two linear drive units are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the hopper. The telescopic ends of the two linear drive units are respectively hinged to both sides of the gate body.

[0012] Preferably, a weight sensor is provided between the hopper and the lifting assembly, and the weight sensor is connected to the controller.

[0013] Preferably, a displacement sensor is installed inside the hopper, and the displacement sensor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production described in this utility model has the advantage that, through the cooperation between the hopper, automatic unloading gate, lifting assembly, horizontal moving assembly and controller, the unloading process is fully automated, reducing manual intervention, lowering labor intensity, significantly improving production efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale production. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production described in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram (from another angle) of the automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production described in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of the automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production described in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0020] 1. Hopper, 2. Automatic unloading gate, 21. Gate body, 22. Linear drive unit, 3. Lifting assembly, 31. Mounting frame, 32. Second drive unit, 33. Drum, 34. Lifting rope, 4. Horizontal movement assembly, 41. Moving track, 411. Guide groove, 412. Roller groove, 42. Horizontal movement mechanism, 421. Moving car body, 422. First drive unit, 423. Output gear, 424. Rack, 425. Moving wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0021] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production disclosed in this embodiment includes a hopper 1, an automatic unloading gate 2, a lifting assembly 3, a horizontal moving assembly 4, and a controller. The top and bottom of the hopper 1 are respectively provided with a feed inlet and a discharge outlet. The automatic unloading gate 2 is located at the discharge outlet and can automatically open and close to close or open the discharge outlet. One end of the lifting assembly 3 is connected to the hopper 1 and is used to drive the hopper 1 to move up and down. The other end of the lifting assembly 3 is connected to the horizontal moving assembly 4. The horizontal moving assembly 4 drives the lifting assembly 3 to transfer the material to be unloaded. The controller is electrically connected to the automatic unloading gate 2, the lifting assembly 3, and the horizontal moving assembly 4.

[0022] During the unloading process, the controller first moves the hopper 1 to the loading area. The machine-made charcoal is transported from the production equipment to the top of the hopper 1 and loaded through the inlet. After loading, the controller controls the lifting assembly 3 to lift the hopper 1 to a safe height. Then, the controller controls the horizontal moving assembly 4 to move the hopper 1 to the unloading area. The horizontal moving assembly 4 then stops, and the controller controls the lifting assembly 3 to lower the hopper 1 to the unloading height. Finally, the controller controls the automatic unloading gate 2 to open, completing the unloading process. This fully automates the unloading process, reduces manual intervention, lowers labor intensity, significantly improves production efficiency, and meets the needs of large-scale production.

[0023] In this embodiment, the hopper 1 is typically square or cylindrical in shape, selected according to production needs and unloading method. The hopper 1 is made of high-strength steel or stainless steel to ensure durability and corrosion resistance.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-4 The horizontal moving component 4 includes a moving track 41 and a horizontal moving mechanism 42. The moving track 41 is located at the top of the charcoal production workshop. The horizontal moving mechanism 42 can move horizontally back and forth along the moving track 41. The lifting component 3 is connected to the bottom of the horizontal moving mechanism 42. The bottom of the moving track 41 is provided with a guide groove 411 for the lifting component 3 to move. The horizontal moving mechanism 42 includes a moving body 421, a first drive unit 422, an output gear 423, and a rack 424. The moving body 421 is located inside the moving track 41. The first drive unit 422 is located inside the moving body 421. The output end of the first drive unit 422 extends upward beyond the top of the moving body 421. The output gear 423 is connected to the first drive unit 422. The rack 424 is located on the inner side wall of the moving guide rail 41, and the output gear 423 and the rack 424 mesh with each other. The controller is electrically connected to the first drive unit 422.

[0025] Specifically, the moving track 41 is installed on the top of the charcoal production workshop, typically arranged along the length of the workshop to form a straight or curved path, guiding the movement of the moving vehicle 421. The moving track 41 is fixed to the steel beams or concrete structure on the top of the workshop by expansion bolts or embedded parts to ensure the stability and load-bearing capacity of the track. The first drive unit 422 is a combination of a motor and a reducer, which meshes with the rack 424 through the output gear 423 to achieve the horizontal movement of the moving vehicle 421. The controller controls the forward and reverse rotation of the motor, causing the moving vehicle 421 to reciprocate within the moving track 41. The guide groove 411 ensures more stable operation of the moving vehicle 421.

[0026] Preferably, the side of the mobile vehicle body 421 is also provided with a moving wheel 425, and the moving track 41 is provided with a roller groove 412 for the moving wheel 425 to roll. On the one hand, the roller 425 can provide support for the entire mobile vehicle body 421, and on the other hand, it can better guide the movement of the mobile vehicle body 421, ensuring that the mobile vehicle body 421 can move more smoothly.

[0027] Preferably, a position sensor is installed on the mobile vehicle body 421, and the position sensor is electrically connected to the controller. The position sensor can detect the specific position of the mobile vehicle body 421 to facilitate the controller in issuing different commands. The position sensor is fixed to the mobile vehicle body 421 by a bracket, and the signal line of the position sensor is connected to the controller. In addition, limit switches are installed at both ends of the mobile track 41. The limit switches are electrically connected to the controller and are used to limit the movement range of the mobile vehicle body 421 to prevent the mobile vehicle body 421 from exceeding the movement range of the mobile track 41. The limit switches are fixed to both ends of the mobile track 41 by brackets and cooperate with the triggering device (such as a stop block) of the mobile vehicle body 421. When the mobile vehicle body 421 approaches the end of the mobile track 41, the limit switch is triggered, cutting off the motor power.

[0028] Preferably, the lifting assembly 3 includes a mounting frame 31, a second drive unit 32, a drum 33, and a lifting rope 34. The mounting frame 31 is disposed at the bottom of the horizontal moving assembly 4, the second drive unit 32 is disposed on the mounting frame 31, the drum 33 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 31 and is drively connected to the output end of the second drive unit 32, one end of the lifting rope 34 is wound on the drum 33, and the other end of the lifting rope 34 is disposed and connected to the unloading hopper 1. The controller is electrically connected to the second drive unit 32. In this embodiment, the second drive unit 32 can also be a combination of a motor and a reducer. The motor drives the drum 33 to rotate, thereby winding and unwinding the lifting rope 34 to achieve the function of lifting and lowering the hopper 1. The operation is simple and easy to implement. The lifting rope 34 can be a wire rope or a chain. The lifting assembly 3 in this embodiment can also be a common hoisting mechanism such as an electric hoist.

[0029] Preferably, the other end of the lifting rope 34 is provided with a hook, and the hopper 1 is provided with a lifting ring adapted to the hook. Two or four lifting rings can be provided, respectively installed on the top two sides or four corners of the hopper 1, and the number of hooks is matched with the number of lifting rings. Both the hooks and lifting rings are made of high-strength steel to ensure the safety of the lifting process, and the lifting rings are fixedly connected to the hopper 1 by bolts or welding.

[0030] The lifting assembly 3 also includes guide wheels 35 mounted on the mounting frame 31. The guide wheels 35 cooperate with the drum 33 to allow the lifting rope 34 to move up and down at the center of the bottom of the drum 33. The drum 33 provides guidance for the lifting rope 34 and improves its stability, preventing the rope from swaying left and right during lifting and causing material to spill from the hopper 1 and injure workers, thus improving equipment safety. A weight sensor is installed between the hopper 1 and the lifting assembly 3, connected to the controller to detect the weight of the hopper 1. The weight sensor is bolted to the connection between the hook and the hopper 1, and its signal line is connected to the controller. A displacement sensor is installed inside the hopper 1, electrically connected to the controller, to monitor the liquid level of the charcoal in the hopper in real time.

[0031] Preferably, the automatic unloading gate 2 includes a gate body 21 and two linear drive units 22. The gate body 21 is hinged to the discharge port of the hopper 1, and the two linear drive units 22 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the hopper 1. The telescopic ends of the two linear drive units 22 are respectively hinged to the two sides of the gate body 21. The linear drive unit 22 can be a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, and the opening and closing of the gate body 21 is controlled by the telescopic movement of the pneumatic cylinder or hydraulic cylinder, making operation simple.

[0032] In the automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production, all parts work together to achieve an efficient, precise, and safe unloading process. The following is a detailed description of its working principle:

[0033] Start-up and positioning of the overhead crane system (lifting assembly 3 and horizontal moving assembly 4)

[0034] Start-up: The gantry crane system is started by a ground control console or remote control system (controller). The motor drives the mobile vehicle 421 to move along the mobile track 41, while the hook is connected to the hopper 1 via wire rope or chain.

[0035] Positioning: The position sensor monitors the position of the moving vehicle 421 in real time to ensure that it moves accurately above the hopper 1. When the vehicle reaches the designated position, the position sensor sends a signal to the controller, instructing the moving vehicle 421 to stop moving.

[0036] Hoisting of hoppers

[0037] Lifting: The lifting assembly 3 (motor and drum) is activated, and the wire rope is wound around the drum 33, slowly lifting the hopper 1. The weight sensor monitors the weight of the hopper 1 in real time to ensure the safety of the lifting process.

[0038] Movement: After the hopper 1 is lifted, the motor of the moving vehicle 421 starts, moving the hopper 1 along the moving track 41 to the unloading position. During the movement, limit switches ensure that the moving vehicle 421 does not exceed the range of the moving track 41.

[0039] Action of unloading mechanism

[0040] Reaching the unloading position: When the moving vehicle 421 moves the hopper 1 directly above the unloading position, the position sensor sends a signal to the controller again, instructing the moving vehicle 421 to stop moving.

[0041] Opening of the unloading gate: After receiving the signal, the control system lifts the hopper 1 down to the safe unloading height again, and starts the cylinder or hydraulic cylinder to open the gate 21.

[0042] Unloading process: After the gate 21 is opened, the machine-made charcoal is unloaded from the hopper 1 under the action of gravity.

[0043] Security protection and monitoring

[0044] Limit protection: The limit switch is triggered when the moving car body 421 approaches the end of the moving track 41, cutting off the motor power supply and preventing the car from going out of the track.

[0045] Collision avoidance protection: Collision avoidance sensors monitor the distance between the gantry crane system and surrounding objects in real time. When a potential collision risk is detected, the moving vehicle 421 will stop moving immediately.

[0046] Unloading completed and repositioning

[0047] Unloading complete: After the machine-made charcoal has been completely unloaded, the cylinder or hydraulic cylinder drives the door 21 to close, restoring the sealing state of the hopper 1.

[0048] Reset: The vertical drive device of the moving vehicle 421 is activated, lifting the empty hopper 1. After lifting, the horizontal moving mechanism 42 moves the moving vehicle 421 back to its initial position, ready for the next hoisting operation.

[0049] Coordination role of control system

[0050] Signal reception and processing: The controller receives signals from sensors (position sensors, weight sensors, etc.) and monitors the status of the overhead crane system and hopper 1 in real time.

[0051] Motion control: Based on feedback information from sensors, the control system coordinates the lifting actions of the overhead crane system and the unloading actions of hopper 1 to ensure the automation and precision of the entire process.

[0052] Based on the above working principle, the entire automated unloading device can efficiently and accurately complete the unloading task of machine-made charcoal, while ensuring operational safety and stability. This design not only improves production efficiency but also reduces manual intervention and labor intensity, making it suitable for large-scale machine-made charcoal production scenarios.

[0053] In summary, this utility model achieves full automation of the unloading process through the cooperation between the hopper 1, the automatic unloading gate 2, the lifting assembly 3, the horizontal moving assembly 4, and the controller. This reduces manual intervention, lowers labor intensity, significantly improves production efficiency, and meets the needs of large-scale production.

[0054] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0055] For those skilled in the art, various other corresponding changes and modifications can be made based on the technical solutions and concepts described above, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production, characterized in that, The device includes a hopper (1), an automatic unloading gate (2), a lifting assembly (3), a horizontal moving assembly (4), and a controller. The top and bottom of the hopper (1) are respectively provided with an inlet and an outlet. The automatic unloading gate (2) is located at the outlet and can automatically open and close to close or open the outlet. One end of the lifting assembly (3) is connected to the hopper (1) and is used to drive the hopper (1) to move up and down. The other end of the lifting assembly (3) is connected to the horizontal moving assembly (4). The horizontal moving assembly (4) drives the lifting assembly (3) to transfer the material to be unloaded. The controller is electrically connected to the automatic unloading gate (2), the lifting assembly (3), and the horizontal moving assembly (4).

2. The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal moving component (4) includes a moving track (41) and a horizontal moving mechanism (42). The moving track (41) is located at the top of the machine-made charcoal production workshop. The horizontal moving mechanism (42) can move horizontally back and forth along the moving track (41). The lifting component (3) is connected to the bottom of the horizontal moving mechanism (42). The bottom of the moving track (41) is provided with a guide groove (411) for the lifting component (3) to move.

3. The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal moving mechanism (42) includes a moving body (421), a first drive unit (422), an output gear (423), and a rack (424). The moving body (421) is disposed within the moving track (41). The first drive unit (422) is disposed within the moving body (421). The output end of the first drive unit (422) extends upward beyond the top of the moving body (421). The output gear (423) is connected to the first drive unit (422) in a transmission connection. The rack (424) is disposed on the inner sidewall of the moving track (41), and the output gear (423) meshes with the rack (424). The controller is electrically connected to the first drive unit (422).

4. The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side of the mobile vehicle body (421) is also provided with a moving wheel (425), and the moving track (41) is provided with a chute (412) for the moving wheel (425) to roll.

5. The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production according to claim 3, characterized in that, A position sensor is provided on the mobile vehicle body (421), and the position sensor is electrically connected to the controller.

6. The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (3) includes a mounting frame (31), a second drive unit (32), a drum (33), and a lifting rope (34). The mounting frame (31) is located at the bottom of the horizontal moving assembly (4). The second drive unit (32) is located on the mounting frame (31). The drum (33) is rotatably connected to the mounting frame (31) and is connected to the output end of the second drive unit (32). One end of the lifting rope (34) is wound on the drum (33), and the other end of the lifting rope (34) is connected to the hopper (1). The controller is electrically connected to the second drive unit (32).

7. The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (3) also includes a guide wheel (35) disposed on the mounting frame (31). The guide wheel (35) cooperates with the drum (33) to allow the lifting rope (34) to move up and down at the middle position of the bottom of the drum (33).

8. The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic unloading gate (2) includes a gate body (21) and two linear drive units (22). The gate body (21) is hinged to the outlet of the hopper (1). The two linear drive units (22) are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the hopper (1). The telescopic ends of the two linear drive units (22) are respectively hinged to both sides of the gate body (21).

9. The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, A weight sensor is provided between the hopper (1) and the lifting assembly (3), and the weight sensor is connected to the controller.

10. The automated unloading device for machine-made charcoal production according to claim 9, characterized in that, The hopper (1) is equipped with a displacement sensor, which is electrically connected to the controller.

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