A material detection device and a granulator

Abstract

The application relates to the material detection technical field, and discloses a material detection device and a granulator. The material detection device comprises a sensor, a sensor mounting base, a base driving mechanism and a fixed plate. The sensor is arranged on the sensor mounting base. One side of the sensor mounting base is connected with the base driving mechanism. The sensor mounting base is slidably arranged in the fixed plate. The base driving mechanism is used for driving the sensor mounting base to extend outside the fixed plate and retract inside the fixed plate. When the sensor mounting base extends outside the fixed plate, the target material is received, so that the sensor detects the moisture and temperature of the target material. When the sensor mounting base retracts inside the fixed plate, the target material is removed through the extrusion of the fixed plate. The base driving mechanism is used for driving the sensor mounting base to extend and retract back and forth, so that accurate detection can be carried out in a high-heat and high-humidity environment every time, and the detection is the latest modulated material every time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of material detection technology, and in particular to a material detection device and a granulator. Background Technology

[0002] The process of conditioning refers to the process where, after the feed enters the pelleting bin, the feed passes through the feeder into the upper conditioning unit, where it is heated and matured. Then, it enters the upper retainer for heat preservation and sterilization, and then enters the lower retainer for continued heat preservation and sterilization. Finally, it enters the lower conditioning unit to break up and stabilize the feed flow. The conditioned material then enters the pellet mill to be processed into pellets.

[0003] After being prepared, the material can be fed into a pellet mill to be processed into granules. The first challenge in testing the prepared material is that the testing environment is a high-temperature and high-humidity environment, which makes it impossible to display accurate test results. Secondly, the material is sticky and easy to stick together, causing a large amount of material to accumulate in the testing device, which cannot guarantee that the material measured each time is the freshest material. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a material detection device and a granulator, which can effectively solve the problems of inaccurate material detection and the inability to guarantee that the material measured each time is the latest material.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a material detection device, including: a sensor, a sensor mounting base, a base driving mechanism, and a fixing plate; The sensor is mounted on the sensor mounting base, one side of the sensor mounting base is connected to the base drive mechanism, and the sensor mounting base slides through the fixed plate; The base drive mechanism is used to drive the sensor mounting base to extend out of the outside of the fixing plate and retract into the inside of the fixing plate. The sensor mounting base is used to receive target material when it extends outward from the fixed plate, so that the sensor can detect the moisture and temperature of the target material; The sensor mounting base is used to remove the target material from the surface of the sensor mounting base by the squeezing of the fixing plate when it is retracted to the inside of the fixing plate.

[0006] In a first possible embodiment of the first aspect, the base drive mechanism includes a telescopic rod; One end of the telescopic rod is used to fix the sensor mounting base, so that the sensor mounting base can be driven to extend out of the outside of the fixing plate by the extension action, and the sensor mounting base can be driven to retract into the inside of the fixing plate by the retraction action. In a second possible embodiment of the first aspect, the base drive mechanism further includes a cylinder and a solenoid valve; The cylinder is connected to the telescopic rod via a transmission, and the solenoid valve is connected to the cylinder; The cylinder is used to push the telescopic rod to extend and retract. The solenoid valve is used to control the cylinder to push the telescopic rod to extend and retract.

[0007] In a third possible embodiment of the first aspect, the material detection device further includes: a controller; The controller is used to connect to the solenoid valve to output control commands to the solenoid valve and control the solenoid valve to operate.

[0008] In a fourth possible embodiment of the first aspect, the material detection device further includes: a mounting bracket; The mounting bracket is disposed inside the fixed plate, the sensor mounting base is slidably inserted into the mounting bracket, and the other end of the telescopic rod is fixedly disposed inside the mounting bracket; Both the cylinder and the controller are fixedly mounted on the outside of the mounting bracket. In a fifth possible embodiment of the first aspect, the material detection device further includes: a first fixing component; The first fixing component is used to detachably connect the fixing plate to the pellet mill.

[0009] In a sixth possible embodiment of the first aspect, the material detection device further includes: a second fixing component; The second fixing component is used to fix the telescopic rod and the sensor mounting base.

[0010] In a seventh possible embodiment of the first aspect, the first fixing component includes a plurality of screws.

[0011] In an eighth possible embodiment of the first aspect, the second fixing component includes a plurality of bolts.

[0012] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a granulator, including the aforementioned material detection device.

[0013] The embodiments of this application have the following beneficial effects: This embodiment of a material detection device includes: a sensor, a sensor mounting base, a base driving mechanism, and a fixing plate. The sensor is mounted on the sensor mounting base, one side of which is connected to the base driving mechanism. The sensor mounting base slidably passes through the fixing plate. The base driving mechanism drives the sensor mounting base to extend outward from the outside of the fixing plate and retract inward from the inside of the fixing plate. When extending outward from the fixing plate, the sensor mounting base receives target material, allowing the sensor to detect the moisture and temperature of the target material. When retracting inward from the fixing plate, the sensor mounting base removes the target material from its surface by the pressure of the fixing plate. This application achieves the goal of moisture detection by driving the sensor mounting base to extend and retract back and forth through the base driving mechanism, ensuring that each detection uses the freshly prepared material, avoiding accumulation, and ensuring accurate detection even in high-heat and high-humidity environments. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a first structure of the material detection device according to an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 2 A line graph showing the moisture detection record of an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 3 A second structural schematic diagram of the material detection device according to an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a third structure of the material detection device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0016] Explanation of key component symbols: 100-Material detection device; 101-Sensor; 102-Sensor mounting base; 103-Base drive mechanism; 1031-Telescopic rod; 1032-Cylinder; 1033-Solenoid valve; 104-Fixing plate; 105-Controller; 106-Mounting bracket; 107-First fixing component; 108-Second fixing component. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0018] The components of the embodiments of this application described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] In the following text, the terms "comprising," "having," and their cognates, which may be used in various embodiments of this application, are intended only to indicate a particular feature, number, step, operation, element, component, or combination thereof, and should not be construed as primarily excluding the presence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof, or adding the possibility of one or more combinations thereof. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only for distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] Unless otherwise specified, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments of this application pertain. Terms (such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries) shall be interpreted as having the same meaning as in their contextual meaning in the relevant technical field and shall not be construed as having an idealized or overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in the various embodiments of this application.

[0021] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a material detection device 100 according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Exemplarily, the material detection device 100 includes: a sensor 101, a sensor mounting base 102, a base driving mechanism 103, and a fixing plate 104. The sensor 101 is mounted on the sensor mounting base 102, one side of the sensor mounting base 102 is connected to the base driving mechanism 103, and the sensor mounting base 102 slides through the fixing plate 104.

[0023] In this embodiment, the base driving mechanism 103 drives the sensor mounting base 102 to extend outward from the outer side of the fixing plate 104 and retract inward from the inner side of the fixing plate 104. The sensor mounting base 102 carries the target material and integrates moisture and temperature sensors. When extending outward from the fixing plate 104, it receives the target material so that the sensor 101 can detect the moisture and temperature of the target material. When retracting inward from the fixing plate 104, the sensor mounting base 102 removes the target material from its surface by the pressure of the fixing plate 104. The fixing plate 104 provides structural support and acts as a pressing surface when retracted to remove material remaining on the surface of the sensor mounting base 102.

[0024] Exemplarily, the target material is a pre-mixed material to be processed into granules in a pellet mill. Sensor 101 includes a moisture sensor and a temperature sensor, used to measure the temperature and moisture content of the target material on the surface of the sensor mounting base 102. When the sensor mounting base 102 extends beyond the fixing plate 104, the target material falls onto the sensor mounting base 102. Sensor 101 continuously outputs the detected moisture and temperature values ​​in real time. Figure 2 The line graph showing the moisture detection record records the detected moisture value and corresponding temperature value at different times. The detection data can form a time series, reflecting the trend of moisture and temperature changes of the modulated material at different time points, effectively addressing the measurement inaccuracy problem caused by high heat and humidity environments. When the sensor mounting base 102 retracts into the inner side of the fixing plate 104, its surface is squeezed by the fixing plate 104, forcibly scraping off the residual material adhering to the sensor 101 mounting base, thereby achieving automatic cleaning and ensuring that the target material detected each time is the freshest material. This solves the problem that materials easily stick to the sensor 101 mounting base in high heat and humidity environments, making it impossible to guarantee that the material detected each time is the freshest material.

[0025] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the base drive mechanism 103 includes a telescopic rod 1031. Exemplarily, one end of the telescopic rod 1031 is fixedly connected to the sensor mounting base 102, so that by extending, the sensor mounting base 102 extends beyond the outer side of the fixing plate 104, allowing modulated target material to fall onto the surface of the sensor mounting base 102 for moisture detection. By retracting, the sensor mounting base 102 retracts into the inner side of the fixing plate 104, causing the sensor mounting base 102 to retract inward, triggering a squeezing action between it and the fixing plate 104, achieving self-cleaning and preventing the detected material from accumulating on the surface of the sensor mounting base 102.

[0026] In another embodiment, the base drive mechanism 103 further includes a cylinder 1032 and a solenoid valve 1033. Exemplarily, the cylinder 1032 is tractively connected to the telescopic rod 1031, and the solenoid valve 1033 is connected to the cylinder 1032. The cylinder 1032 is used to push the telescopic rod 1031 to perform extension and retraction actions; the solenoid valve 1033 is used to control the cylinder 1032 to push the telescopic rod 1031 to perform extension and retraction actions.

[0027] In this embodiment, cylinder 1032 and telescopic rod 1031 are fixedly connected to form a linear drive unit; solenoid valve 1033 is connected to the air inlet and outlet of cylinder 1032 to control the on / off and flow direction of compressed gas. When the telescopic rod 1031 is pushed to extend, solenoid valve 1033 supplies air to the rod chamber of cylinder 1032 and returns air to the rodless chamber, pushing the telescopic rod 1031 to extend. When the telescopic rod 1031 is pushed to retract, air is supplied to the rodless chamber and returns air to the rod chamber, causing the telescopic rod 1031 to retract, thereby realizing the periodic in-and-out movement of sensor mounting base 102.

[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the material detection device 100 also includes a controller 105. The controller 105 is used to connect to the solenoid valve 1033 to output control commands to the solenoid valve 1033, controlling its operation. The controller 105 can be electrically connected to the solenoid valve 1033 via wires to output control commands. Based on a preset value for the solenoid valve 1033's opening and closing time, when the solenoid valve 1033's opening cycle is reached, the controller 105 outputs a control command to energize the solenoid valve 1033, opening the gas passage and driving the cylinder 1032 to extend the telescopic rod 1031, thus moving the sensor mounting base 102 into the material drop area for moisture detection. Simultaneously, when the solenoid valve 1033 is open, the timer inside the controller 105 starts counting. When the preset detection time is reached, the controller 105 outputs a control command to de-energize the solenoid valve 1033, closing the gas passage and changing direction, driving the cylinder 1032 to retract the telescopic rod 1031, moving the mounting base back and completing self-cleaning. When the solenoid valve 1033 is de-energized, the internal timer of the controller 105 starts counting. When the preset opening time of the solenoid valve 1033 is reached, the controller 105 outputs a control command again to energize the solenoid valve 1033 and continue the material detection for the next cycle.

[0029] Exemplary, controller 105 includes, but is not limited to, programmable logic controllers, microcontrollers, and central processing units (CPUs). Users can customize the preset values ​​for the solenoid valve 1033's closing time, preset detection time, and preset opening time to ensure stable system operation. For example, the preset value for the solenoid valve 1033's closing time can be 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, etc., the preset detection time can be, but is not limited to, 10 seconds, 11 seconds, and 12 seconds, and the preset opening time can be, but is not limited to, 10 seconds, 11 seconds, and 12 seconds.

[0030] In one embodiment, the material detection device 100 further includes a mounting frame 106. Exemplarily, the mounting frame 106 is disposed inside the fixed plate 104, the sensor mounting base 102 is slidably disposed within the mounting frame 106, and the other end of the telescopic rod 1031 is fixedly disposed within the mounting frame 106; the cylinder 1032 and the controller 105 are both fixedly disposed outside the mounting frame 106.

[0031] In this embodiment, the sensor mounting base 102 slides along a straight line inside the mounting frame 106 to achieve its reciprocating movement during the detection process. One end of the telescopic rod 1031 is connected to the sensor mounting base 102, and the other end is fixedly connected inside the mounting frame 106 to guide and limit the movement trajectory of the sensor mounting base 102. The cylinder 1032 and the controller 105 are respectively fixedly disposed on the outside of the mounting frame 106, wherein the cylinder 1032 is drivenly connected to the sensor mounting base 102 to drive its extension or retraction. The mounting frame 106 serves to stabilize the cylinder 1032, ensuring a reliable connection, and also fixes the controller 105 on it to ensure a reasonable structure.

[0032] In one embodiment, the material detection device 100 further includes a first fixing component 107 and a second fixing component 108. Exemplarily, the first fixing component 107 is used to detachably connect the fixing plate 104 to the granulator, enabling quick installation and disassembly between the material detection device 100 and the granulator. The second fixing component 108 is used to securely connect the telescopic rod 1031 and the sensor mounting base 102 to transmit driving force and ensure motion synchronization.

[0033] In one embodiment, the first fixing component 107 includes multiple screws. For example, the material detection device 100 can be detachably mounted on the pellet mill using six screws. The detected target material can be squeezed by the fixing plate 104 and fall into the pellet mill chamber, where it awaits processing into pellets. The six screws are symmetrically distributed along the edge area of ​​the fixing plate 104 to form a multi-point support structure, effectively distributing the force and improving the overall installation rigidity and vibration resistance. This detachable connection method facilitates the on-site installation, debugging, and subsequent maintenance of the material detection device 100. The second fixing component 108 includes multiple bolts that fix the telescopic rod 1031 to the sensor mounting base 102 to achieve power transmission and motion synchronization.

[0034] This application also provides a granulator, exemplary of which includes the material detection device 100 of the above embodiments. Since this granulator employs the above-described material detection device 100, it possesses all the advantages of the above-described material detection device 100. It is understood that the options in the above embodiments are also applicable to this embodiment, and therefore will not be described again here.

[0035] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can also be implemented in other ways. The apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings show the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of apparatus, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this application. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that, in alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than those marked in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in the block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0036] In addition, the functional modules or units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated together to form an independent part, or each module can exist independently, or two or more modules can be integrated to form an independent part.

[0037] If the aforementioned functions are implemented as software functional modules and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a smartphone, personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.

[0038] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A material detection device, characterized in that, include: Sensor, sensor mounting base, base drive mechanism and fixing plate; The sensor is mounted on the sensor mounting base, one side of the sensor mounting base is connected to the base drive mechanism, and the sensor mounting base slides through the fixed plate; The base drive mechanism is used to drive the sensor mounting base to extend out of the outside of the fixing plate and retract into the inside of the fixing plate. The sensor mounting base is used to receive target material when it extends outward from the fixed plate, so that the sensor can detect the moisture and temperature of the target material; The sensor mounting base is used to remove the target material from the surface of the sensor mounting base by the squeezing of the fixing plate when it is retracted to the inside of the fixing plate.

2. The material detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base drive mechanism includes a telescopic rod; One end of the telescopic rod is used to fix the sensor mounting base, so that the sensor mounting base can be driven to extend out of the outside of the fixing plate by the extension action, and the sensor mounting base can be driven to retract into the inside of the fixing plate by the retraction action.

3. The material detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base drive mechanism also includes a cylinder and a solenoid valve; The cylinder is connected to the telescopic rod via a transmission, and the solenoid valve is connected to the cylinder; The cylinder is used to push the telescopic rod to extend and retract. The solenoid valve is used to control the cylinder to push the telescopic rod to extend and retract.

4. The material detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: Controller; The controller is used to connect to the solenoid valve to output control commands to the solenoid valve and control the solenoid valve to operate.

5. The material detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: Mounting rack; The mounting bracket is disposed inside the fixed plate, the sensor mounting base is slidably inserted into the mounting bracket, and the other end of the telescopic rod is fixedly disposed inside the mounting bracket; Both the cylinder and the controller are fixedly mounted on the outside of the mounting bracket.

6. The material detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: First fixed component; The first fixing component is used to detachably connect the fixing plate to the pellet mill.

7. The material detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: Second fixing component; The second fixing component is used to fix the telescopic rod and the sensor mounting base.

8. The material detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first fixing component includes a plurality of screws.

9. The material detection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second fixing component includes a plurality of bolts.

10. A granulator, characterized in that, Includes the material detection device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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