Scraper Conveyor Rotation Angle Detection via Embedded Slip Ring

The detection device is embedded within the scraper structure itself, with the measuring slip ring integrated into the scraper body and the direction finding device nested within the scraper's end structure. This nesting approach allows the monitoring function to be incorporated into the existing scraper without adding external complex systems, thereby improving reliability while controlling device complexity.

The patent introduces a measuring slip ring as an intermediary component that converts the scraper's rotation angle into measurable electrical signals. This slip ring acts as a mediator between the mechanical rotation and the electronic detection system, enabling real-time monitoring without requiring direct complex mechanical sensing, thus improving reliability while managing system complexity.

The measuring slip ring serves multiple functions: it provides continuous rotational measurement, acts as a contactless electrical connection, and integrates directly into the scraper structure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby improving fault detection capability while simplifying the manufacturing process compared to using multiple dedicated sensors and connectors.

The detection device utilizes the scraper's own structural features (such as the end structure and rotation movement) to provide the measurement function. The scraper's natural rotation motion directly drives the measurement mechanism, eliminating the need for external actuators or complex mounting systems, thus improving fault detection while reducing manufacturing complexity.

The patent replaces traditional mechanical measurement systems (such as dial indicators or mechanical linkages) with an electrical measurement system based on the measuring slip ring and direction finding device. This substitution enables continuous, high-precision rotation angle measurement without the mechanical limitations of contact-based systems, thereby improving measurement precision while keeping the overall device complexity manageable through electrical rather than mechanical solutions.

The measurement system is designed to be dynamic and responsive, with the measuring slip ring continuously generating signals that reflect the scraper's real-time rotation state. This dynamic measurement capability allows for real-time detection of rotation angle changes without the inertia or delay associated with mechanical measurement systems, improving measurement precision while maintaining acceptable device complexity through electronic rather than mechanical dynamics.