A dispensing assembly for metering equipment

Abstract

This utility model discloses a material distribution component for a metering device, including a first hopper component and a second and third hopper components below the first hopper component to receive material falling from the first hopper component. The first hopper component has a first hopper with a first inlet and a first outlet arranged opposite to each other. Two sets of baffles for blocking the first outlet and distributing material to the second and third hopper components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first hopper. The outer sides of the two baffles are respectively connected to a power unit that drives the corresponding baffle to rotate to block the first outlet. This utility model can control the baffles according to the material distribution needs, so that the material can selectively fall from the first weighing hopper into the second or third weighing hopper, realizing continuous metering control. Furthermore, through a material turning unit, the material can be actively guided to flow to the second or third hopper component, realizing directional and rapid material distribution.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material dispensing equipment, and more specifically to a material dispensing component for metering equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous improvement of industrial production automation, material dispensing and metering equipment has been widely used in various industries. Material dispensing and metering equipment is mainly used for the precise measurement and distribution of materials, playing a vital role in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Currently, common material dispensing and metering equipment on the market mainly includes vibrating feeders, weighing and dispensing devices, and electronic weighing scales.

[0003] However, existing material dispensing and metering equipment still has some technical problems. First, most equipment struggles to maintain stable material dispensing performance during continuous operation, and most lack flexible material dispensing control mechanisms, failing to achieve continuous material control according to different production needs, thus limiting the equipment's application scope. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material dispensing component for metering equipment to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs the following technical means: A dispensing assembly for a metering device, comprising: The first hopper assembly is used to receive and distribute materials. It has a first hopper with a first feed inlet and a first discharge outlet arranged opposite to each other. Two sets of baffles for blocking the first discharge outlet and distributing materials to the second hopper assembly and the third hopper assembly are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first hopper. The outer sides of the two baffles are respectively connected to a power unit that drives the corresponding baffle to rotate to block the first discharge outlet. The second hopper assembly receives the material falling from the first hopper assembly and is positioned below the first discharge port of the first hopper assembly; The third hopper assembly receives the material falling from the first hopper assembly and is located below the first discharge port of the first hopper assembly and on one side of the second hopper assembly.

[0006] In some embodiments, a material turning unit is further included, comprising a turning plate movably disposed inside the first hopper for guiding material to a second hopper assembly or a third hopper assembly, and a driving component connected to the turning plate via a connecting component for driving the turning plate to rotate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the flap includes a main board, the bottom of which is connected to a connecting sleeve that mates with a connecting component, and the top of which is detachably equipped with a soft, elastic plugging component.

[0008] In some embodiments, the soft elastic plug includes a main body, the main body having a plurality of first connection holes that cooperate with the main board, the lower part of the main body having a first groove that cooperates with the main board, and the main body having a first curved portion, a vertical portion and a second curved portion that are symmetrically arranged and connected in sequence on both sides.

[0009] In some embodiments, the outer edge of the first curved portion is configured as an arc-shaped curve bending toward the vertical centerline of the body, and the projection of the first curved portion in the horizontal direction gradually increases from top to bottom. The second curved portion is configured as an arc-shaped curve bending toward the vertical centerline of the body, and the projection of the second curved portion in the horizontal direction gradually decreases from top to bottom.

[0010] In some embodiments, the lower part of the body is inserted into the inner walls on both sides of the projection portion of the second curved portion in the vertical direction, which are not in contact with the main board.

[0011] In some embodiments, the lower part of the main body enters the inner walls of both sides of the projection portion of the second curved portion in the vertical direction and connects with the main board.

[0012] In some embodiments, the connecting component includes a separating lever arm connected to one end of a shaft, the shaft being mounted on the first hopper via a bearing seat, and the driving component includes a telescopic member rotatably mounted on a mounting bracket for mounting the first hopper assembly via a mounting seat, the telescopic member being connected to the other end of the separating lever arm.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This utility model has a simple structure and can control the baffle according to the material distribution needs, so that the material can selectively fall from the first weighing hopper into the second or third weighing hopper, realizing continuous metering control. Furthermore, through the material turning unit, the material can be actively guided to flow into the second or third hopper assembly, realizing directional and rapid material diversion. A soft elastic blocking component is set at the top of the turning plate. The first curved part, vertical part and second curved part on both sides form an arc structure that fits the inner wall of the first hopper, which facilitates the fit to the inner side of the hopper and the rebound of the material, avoiding material residue in the gap between the turning plate and the hopper. Moreover, the soft elastic material of the blocking component has a certain deformation capacity, which can adapt to the position change during the rotation of the main board, always maintaining a good blocking effect, reducing material waste and equipment cleaning costs. The soft elastic blocking component is detachably connected to the main board through the first connecting hole and the first groove. It can be replaced separately after wear, without replacing the entire turning plate, reducing maintenance costs. Moreover, the soft elastic blocking component can be replaced according to the shape of the inner wall of the first hopper. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the product structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the product structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the product structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the product structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the product structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the product structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the product structure in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments and drawings are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, and are therefore merely examples and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application. The drawings only schematically show the parts related to the technical solution of this application, and do not represent their actual structure as a product.

[0016] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0017] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0018] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0019] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., 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 the embodiments of this application 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 application.

[0021] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" 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 communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] See appendix Figure 1 In this embodiment, a dispensing component for a metering device includes: The first hopper assembly 100 is used to receive and distribute materials. It has a first hopper 110 with a first feed inlet and a first discharge outlet arranged opposite to each other. Two sets of baffles 120 are movably and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first hopper 110 for blocking the first discharge outlet and distributing materials to the second hopper assembly 200 and the third hopper assembly 300 respectively. The outer sides of the two baffles 120 are respectively connected to a power unit 130 that drives the corresponding baffle 120 to rotate to block the first discharge outlet. The second hopper assembly 200 receives the material falling from the first hopper assembly 100 and is positioned below the first discharge port of the first hopper assembly 100; The third hopper assembly 300 receives material falling from the first hopper assembly 100 and is located below the first discharge port of the first hopper assembly 100 and on one side of the second hopper assembly 200. In this embodiment, the first hopper 110 receives material, and with the help of the baffle 120 and the corresponding power unit 130, the first discharge port is blocked and the material is discharged in a controlled manner. The two sets of symmetrical baffles 120 are driven by the power unit 130, which can flexibly block or open the first discharge port. This allows for pausing or starting the material feeding as needed, and also prevents material leakage during diversion. The material can be accurately guided to the second hopper assembly 200 or the third hopper assembly 300. The second hopper assembly 200 and the third hopper assembly 300 are located on the same side below the first discharge port. Combined with the guide plate 410, efficient material distribution in a compact space can be achieved, saving equipment installation space.

[0023] See appendix Figure 2 In some embodiments, a material-turning unit 400 is also included, comprising a flip plate 410 movably disposed inside the first hopper 110 for guiding material to the second hopper assembly 200 or the third hopper assembly 300, and a driving component 430 connected to the flip plate 410 via a connecting component 420 for driving the flip plate 410 to rotate. In this embodiment, the material can be precisely guided to the second or third hopper assembly 300 in conjunction with the flip plate 410 in the material-turning unit 400, meeting the requirements of multi-path conveying.

[0024] See appendix Figure 3 In some embodiments, the flap 410 includes a main board 411, the bottom of which is connected to a connecting sleeve 412 that mates with the connecting component 420, and the top of the main board 411 is detachably equipped with a soft elastic material blocking component 413. In this embodiment, the main board 411 serves as the main flow guiding structure, which can work in conjunction with the bottom connecting sleeve 412 to stably connect with the connecting component 420, ensuring the structural strength of the flap 410 when it rotates. The detachable soft elastic material blocking component 413 at the top can fit against the inner wall of the first hopper 110, making it easy to fit against the inner side of the hopper, facilitating the rebound and falling of materials, preventing materials from remaining in the gap between the flap 410 and the hopper, ensuring thorough material distribution. Moreover, the detachable design of the soft elastic material blocking component 413 allows for individual replacement after wear, reducing maintenance costs and extending the service life of the flap 410 body 4131.

[0025] See appendix Figure 4In some embodiments, the soft elastic plugging component 413 includes a main body 4131. The main body 4131 has several first connecting holes 4132 that mate with the main board 411. The lower part of the main body 4131 has a first groove 4133 that mates with the main board 411. The main body 4131 has symmetrically arranged and sequentially connected first curved portions 4134, vertical portions 4135, and second curved portions 4136 on both sides. In this embodiment, the symmetrically arranged first curved portions 4134, vertical portions 4135, and second curved portions 4136 on both sides of the main body 4131 form a multi-segment arc-shaped structure, which facilitates adaptation to the shape of the inner wall of the first hopper 110, improves the fit with the hopper, and prevents material leakage from the side gaps.

[0026] See appendix Figure 5 In some embodiments, the outer edge of the first curved portion 4134 is configured as an arc-shaped curve bending towards the vertical centerline of the main body 4131, and the projection of the first curved portion 4134 in the horizontal direction gradually increases from top to bottom. The second curved portion 4136 is configured as an arc-shaped curve bending towards the vertical centerline of the main body 4131, and the projection of the second curved portion 4136 in the horizontal direction gradually decreases from top to bottom. In this embodiment, the arc-shaped setting of the first curved portion 4134, which is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, can guide the material to converge towards the center. Combined with the arc-shaped setting of the second curved portion 4136, which is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, the material can be smoothly guided to the lower hopper, reducing the impact of falling. Moreover, the arc-shaped curve design allows the blocking component to adapt to the angle change of the inner wall of the hopper through its own deformation when the flap 410 rotates, always maintaining a good sealing effect.

[0027] See appendix Figure 7 In some embodiments, the lower part of the main body 4131, which is inserted into the projection of the second curved portion 4136 in the vertical direction, does not contact the inner walls on both sides of the main board 411. In this embodiment, the portion of the lower part of the main body 4131 that is not in contact with the main board 411 can provide deformation allowance when the soft elastic plug 413 is compressed or the flap 410 rotates, avoiding structural damage caused by rigid contact and extending the service life of the soft elastic plug 413.

[0028] See appendix Figure 6 In some embodiments, the lower part of the main body 4131 is inserted into the inner walls of both sides of the projection of the second curved portion 4136 in the vertical direction and connected to the main board 411. In this embodiment, the portion of the lower part of the main body 4131 that is connected to the main board 411 can improve the overall support strength of the soft elastic plug 413 and prevent excessive deformation or displacement under the pressure of the material.

[0029] See appendix Figure 1In some embodiments, the connecting component 420 includes a separating arm 421, which is connected to one end of a shaft 422. The shaft 422 is mounted on the first hopper 110 via a bearing seat 23. The driving component 430 includes a telescopic member 431 rotatably mounted on a mounting frame for mounting the first hopper assembly 100 via a mounting seat. The telescopic member 431 is connected to the other end of the separating arm 421. In this embodiment, the connecting component 420 includes a separating force arm 421, which serves as an intermediate structure connecting the shaft 422 and the driving component 430. The separating force arm 421 can reasonably distribute the driving torque, avoid excessive local stress on the shaft 422 leading to deformation, and improve transmission stability. The separating force arm 421 is connected to one end of the shaft 422. The driving component 430 includes a telescopic component 431 rotatably mounted on a mounting frame for mounting the first hopper assembly 100 via a mounting base. The telescopic component 431 is connected to the other end of the separating force arm 421. Using the telescopic component 431 as the driving source results in a fast response speed. The angle of the flap 410 can be precisely adjusted by controlling the telescopic amount to meet different material dispensing rhythm requirements. In specific implementations, a suitable telescopic component 431 can be selected according to the usage environment. For example, in a dusty environment, a pneumatic actuator can be selected as the telescopic component 431; in scenarios requiring precise angle control, an electric push rod can be selected as the telescopic component 431 to achieve stepless speed regulation.

[0030] In one or more possible embodiments of this utility model, a first hopper assembly 100, a second hopper assembly 200, and a third hopper assembly 300 are disclosed. All of them adopt conventional technology in the field and can be implemented by those skilled in the art. As shown in the figure, all of them include a metering component, which can be used to measure the weight of the material in the hopper, so as to facilitate the distribution of materials.

[0031] The specific embodiments disclosed in this utility model fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model and are specific subordinate implementations of the feature parts of this utility model. The protection content of the specific embodiments is merely an explanation of the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the protection content of the specific embodiments, and the protection content of the specific embodiments should not be construed as a limitation on the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dispensing component for a metering device, characterized in that: include: The first hopper assembly is used to receive and distribute materials. It has a first hopper with a first feed inlet and a first discharge outlet arranged opposite to each other. Two sets of baffles for blocking the first discharge outlet and distributing materials to the second hopper assembly and the third hopper assembly are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first hopper. The outer sides of the two baffles are respectively connected to a power unit that drives the corresponding baffle to rotate to block the first discharge outlet. The second hopper assembly receives the material falling from the first hopper assembly and is positioned below the first discharge port of the first hopper assembly; The third hopper assembly receives the material falling from the first hopper assembly and is located below the first discharge port of the first hopper assembly and on one side of the second hopper assembly.

2. The material dispensing component for a metering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a material turning unit, which includes a turning plate movably disposed inside the first hopper for guiding material to the second hopper assembly or the third hopper assembly, and a driving component connected to the turning plate via a connecting component for driving the turning plate to rotate.

3. A dispensing component for a metering device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flip plate includes a main board, the bottom of which is connected to a connecting sleeve that mates with a connecting component, and the top of the main board is detachably equipped with a soft, elastic plugging component.

4. A dispensing component for a metering device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The soft elastic plugging component includes a main body, which has several first connecting holes that mate with the main board, and a first groove that mates with the main board at the lower part of the main body. The main body has a first curved portion, a vertical portion, and a second curved portion that are symmetrically arranged and connected in sequence on both sides.

5. A dispensing assembly for a metering device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer edge of the first curved portion is configured as an arc-shaped curve bending toward the vertical center line of the main body, and the projection of the first curved portion in the horizontal direction gradually increases from top to bottom. The second curved portion is configured as an arc-shaped curve bending toward the vertical center line of the main body, and the projection of the second curved portion in the horizontal direction gradually decreases from top to bottom.

6. A dispensing assembly for a metering device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower part of the main body is inserted into the inner walls of both sides of the projection of the second curved part in the vertical direction, which are not in contact with the main board.

7. A dispensing assembly for a metering device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower part of the main body is inserted into the inner walls of both sides of the projection of the second curved part in the vertical direction and connected to the main board.

8. A dispensing component for a metering device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting component includes a separating force arm, which is connected to one end of the shaft. The shaft is mounted on the first hopper via a bearing seat. The driving component includes a telescopic member that is rotatably mounted on a mounting frame for mounting the first hopper assembly via a mounting seat. The telescopic member is connected to the other end of the separating force arm.

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