JP2005049068A - Grain discharging device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a trouble of a discharge shutter while reducing the number of shutter sensors. <P>SOLUTION: This device comprises the discharge shutter to be opened and closed by a control motor, which is provided in an opening part of a transfer device; and a shutter sensor for detecting that the discharge shutter is in a closed position. This device further comprises a shutter operation confirmation means. The shutter operation confirmation means inputs the presence/absence of shutter "close" output from the shutter sensor by the power-on to a control part or the like by a power input means, outputs a shutter "close" to the control motor when the shutter "close" output cannot be obtained, inputs the presence/absence of shutter "close" output from the shutter sensor after the lapse of a predetermined time t, determines the normality of the shutter when the shutter "close" output is obtained, and outputs an abnormality when the shutter "close" output cannot be obtained. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a grain discharging operation device in a grain transporting apparatus that transports grain. In particular, it can be used for a grain transfer device of a circulation type grain dryer.

  For example, in a circulation type grain dryer, the grains stuck in the upper storage chamber are dried by hot air while flowing down the grain flow passage in the drying chamber at the lower part of the storage chamber. It is collected in the chamber, is configured to form a reduction path by the lower transfer spiral, the elevator and the upper transfer device at the upper part of the storage chamber, and returns to the storage chamber again, and is dried until a predetermined moisture value is reached while repeating this process. It is a configuration. And the grain which reached the predetermined moisture value is discharged | emitted out of the machine from the opening part formed in the starting end side of an upper transfer apparatus, after being raised by an elevator.

  Therefore, the upper transfer device is provided with a transfer helix for transfer and the opening, and the transfer end portion is placed in the storage chamber. The opening is provided with an opening / closing shutter, and when the shutter is opened, the grain is discharged from the opening during the transfer by the transfer spiral. Moreover, when this shutter is closed, the grain is taken out of the machine through a discharge funnel and a discharge chute that are appropriately connected.

  The opening / closing shutter for the opening is located at the height of the fuselage or is controlled to open and close by a control motor in response to a demand for improved operability, and is provided at each of its open and closed positions. It was confirmed by the detection of the shutter sensor (Patent Document 1).

However, the above-described embodiment has a drawback that the cost is increased as a result of providing the shutter sensor at each of the open and closed positions.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-201644

  While trying to reduce the number of shutter sensors, it tries to prevent troubles due to abnormal opening and closing.

  The invention described in claim 1 is a grain processing apparatus including a grain transfer device, wherein an opening provided in the transfer device is provided with a discharge shutter that is opened and closed by a control motor, and the discharge shutter is in a closed position. A shutter sensor for detecting this is provided, and power supply means for each part of the transfer device and the control unit for driving and outputting the respective parts is configured, and the shutter from the shutter sensor is supplied to the control part by turning on the power supply means. When the “closed” output is input and the shutter “closed” output cannot be obtained, the shutter “closed” is output to the control motor, and the shutter “closed” output from the shutter sensor is input after the predetermined time t has elapsed. Discharging shutter operation confirmation means is provided for obtaining a shutter "closed" output to determine whether the shutter is normal, and for abnormally outputting the shutter "closed" output. It has a structure of the grain ejection actuation device.

  According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not the shutter sensor outputs a normal “closed” output together with the power-on operation to the control unit, and when the shutter “closed” output cannot be obtained from the shutter sensor, the control motor The shutter “closed” is output, and after the “closed” operation is attempted once, the output of the shutter sensor is confirmed. Here, when the position is in the normal “closed” position, an operation standby state under the shutter “closed” state is set. On the other hand, when the “closed” output cannot be obtained even by the operation of the control motor, an abnormality is notified. This is particularly advantageous when starting work with the opening of the transfer device closed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the grain processing apparatus provided with the grain transfer device, the opening provided in the transfer device is provided with a discharge shutter that is opened and closed by a control motor, and the discharge shutter is in the closed position. A shutter sensor for detecting the presence of the power supply unit, and a power-on unit for each unit of the transfer device and the control unit for driving and outputting the respective unit. When the discharge mode is selected, the presence or absence of the shutter “open” output from the shutter sensor is input, and the transfer device is driven and output along with the shutter “open” output. When the shutter “open” output cannot be obtained, the transfer device The drive output to is stopped and the shutter "open" is output to the control motor. After a predetermined time t has elapsed, the presence or absence of the shutter "open" output from the shutter sensor is input, and the shutter "open" Driven output transfer device with the determination of the shutter normally gain strength, when the shutter is not obtained the "open" output and providing the discharge shutter actuation verification means for abnormal output grain ejection actuation device.

  According to the present invention, based on the operation of the power-on means before operating each part of the transfer device, whether or not the shutter is in the normal shutter “open” position is confirmed by the presence or absence of the shutter “open” output from the shutter sensor, and the shutter If the shutter “open” output cannot be obtained from the sensor, the shutter “open” output is output to the control motor, the “open” operation is attempted once, the shutter sensor output is checked, and whether it can be normally “open” or not is abnormal. Can be determined. This is particularly advantageous when starting the work by opening the opening of the transfer device.

  The invention according to claim 3 is provided with an opening for discharging dried grains to the outside of the upper transfer device in the upper part of the storage chamber, and the grain transfer of the grain dryer for discharging to the storage chamber from the end of the upper transfer device It is set as the grain discharge | emission operation apparatus of Claim 1 or 2 which provides a discharge shutter in the said opening part of an apparatus, and comprises a discharge shutter operation | movement confirmation means.

  Whether the discharge shutter is in the proper position when closing the opening and circulating the grain, or opening the opening and discharging the grain outside the machine by applying it to the upper transfer device of the grain dryer Or whether it is abnormal can be confirmed with a shutter sensor.

This invention confirms whether the shutter sensor is in the opening “closed” position or not in the “closed” position based on the operation of the power-on means before operating each part of the transfer device. If the position is not in the proper position, the control motor outputs an output to the normal state of "open" or "closed", so it is confirmed whether the shutter is "open" or shutter "closed" with a single shutter sensor. Thus, it is possible to reduce the cost without providing a sensor at each open / close position as in the prior art. In addition, since a series of shutter positions can be confirmed based on the power-on operation, there are very few obstacles to work.

  An opening for discharging outside the machine is provided at the starting end of the upper transfer device that receives the grain from the elevator of the circulation type grain dryer and supplies it to the storage chamber, and a discharge shutter operation confirmation means for the shutter that opens and closes this opening Configure.

  1 is a machine frame of a grain drying device, which is stacked in the order of a storage chamber 2, a drying chamber 3, and a cereal collection chamber 4, and in the cereal collection chamber 4 while circulating grains by driving an elevator 5 provided outside. In this configuration, the radiant heat from the provided far-infrared radiator 6 and the exhausted hot air from the far-infrared radiator 6 are bathed and dried.

  The far-infrared radiator 6 is located in the cereal collection chamber 4, has one end connected to the burner 7, exhibits a rectangular cross section, and applies far-infrared radiation paint on the left and right wall surfaces and the lower surface. The grain flowing down the 8th grain falling plate is configured to be exposed to far infrared radiation heat. The exhaust heat from the upper surface of the far-infrared radiator 6 flows through the exhaust air chambers 10 and 10 from the hot air chambers 9a, 9b and 9b in the upper drying chamber 3 while mixing with the outside air introduced from the rear and front sides of the airframe. It is the structure which crosses the grain channel | path 11,11 ... formed in a slanting shape. In addition, the point which comprises the suction fan 12 in the back side of this drying chamber 3 and contributes to the said hot air distribution | circulation is the same as that of a well-known structure. The hot air in the central hot air chamber 9a is supplied to the left and right hot air chambers 9b and 9b through the duct 13 on the rear surface of the machine body. Reference numeral 14 denotes a roof-type dust exhaust plate disposed above the far-infrared radiator 6, while preventing the dust from falling from the upper part to the radiator 6, and the mixed air of the exhaust heat air and the outside air from the left and right sides. It is set as the guide part which detours from and guides upwards.

  15 and 15 are feed valves that allow a predetermined amount of grain to flow down while rotating forward and backward. Reference numeral 16 denotes a lower transfer device that communicates with the elevator 5, and reference numeral 17 denotes an upper transfer device that is connected to the upper side of the elevator 5, and can supply grains to the diffusion plate 18 at the upper part of the storage chamber 2. The burner 7, the grain circulation mechanism, and the like are performed by a computer having a memory that stores a control program necessary for drying control, various data, and the like. That is, the operation panel 19 is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 20, and along the lower edge of the display unit 20, there are five push button-type tension, ventilation, drying, discharge and stop mode switches 21-25. Is arranged. In addition to these switches, an overhang setting switch 26, a drying setting switch 27 corresponding to the grain type, a stop moisture setting switch 28, and the like are provided. 29 is an emergency stop switch.

  The built-in control unit 31 receives the switch information on the surface of the operation panel 19 and the detection information from the sensors provided in each part of the dryer frame 1 and controls the burner combustion amount, Performs circulation system start / stop control, display content control of the display unit 20, and the like. The switches on the operation panel 19 can set grain type, set moisture (finishing moisture), amount of penetration, timer increase / decrease, etc. in addition to each setting of tension / ventilation / drying / discharge / ventilation.

  FIG. 5 shows a control block diagram. In addition to the setting information from the switches, the calculation control unit 31 of the computer built in the control box having the operation panel 19 includes the moisture meter 32 detection information and the throwing unit of the elevator 5. Grain detection information of the provided grain flow detector 33, detection information of the hot air temperature detector provided in the hot air chamber 8, detection information of the outside air temperature detector 34, detection information of the outside air humidity detector 35, temperature near the grain flow lower plate 8 Detection information of the detector 36 is input. On the other hand, the output information includes a combustion system 37 signal of the burner 7, for example, a fuel supply signal, a flow rate control signal thereof, a transfer spiral of each of the vertical transfer devices 15 and 16, a lift 5 and a feed valve 15 as a grain circulation motor. There are a feed valve motor 38 / elevator drive motor 39 control signal, a suction fan 12 motor control signal, a display output to each display unit 20, and the like.

  The elevator 5 is a bucket type, and has a structure in which a large number of buckets 41, 41... Are attached to an endless belt 40 and the outer periphery is covered with a side wall 5a. It is the structure which carries to 2. Inside the front side of the side wall 5a of the elevator 5, the front edge of the unillustrated grain intake portion of the single-grain moisture meter 32 is inserted and installed near the bucket 41 of the endless belt 40 for buckets. Under the grain take-in part, the start end part of the unillustrated grain feed spiral is looked over.

  The moisture meter 32 includes a pair of electrode rolls, and is configured to calculate the moisture value by converting the electrical resistance value into a moisture voltage while crushing the grains one by one, and a control unit for moisture measurement. The control unit is configured to average the converted moisture value of a predetermined number of grains and output the average moisture value, and various drying controls or display outputs.

  The moisture meter 32 is configured to output a measurement signal at every preset measurement interval T (for example, 15 minutes). When this measurement signal is received, the moisture meter 32 starts an unillustrated motor and starts rotating the single-feeding mechanism and the pair of electrode rolls. One unit of measurement is carried out by taking a predetermined number of grains x, for example, 32 grains, converting each detected output voltage into a moisture value, and taking these simple average values m. The calculation of moisture in the measurement is completed when the simple average value m for every 32 grains is calculated in units of X and a simple average value M is calculated. Accordingly, the number of grains measured per measurement is x × X (grains).

The calculation control unit 31 includes drying speed control means H. That is, from the difference α between the moisture value M _n and the previous moisture value M _n−1 and the measurement and the time interval t, the drying rate s = α / t (% / hour) is expressed. s is compared with a preset drying speed S. When s <S, a signal is output to increase the fuel supply to the burner 7 so as to increase the drying speed. Conversely, when s> S, the drying speed is output. In order to suppress this, the fuel supply is reduced. The drying speed control means H is configured to be implemented with the start of drying, but is configured to stop control under predetermined conditions as follows.

  That is, as shown in the figure, moisture measurement is started immediately after the drying switch 23 is turned on or after a predetermined short time, and in this case, the moisture measurement interval T is set to a short time T ′ (for example, 5 minutes). The number of measurements is also set to a number Y ′ (for example, 5 times) smaller than the standard number Y, and the average moisture value can be calculated in a shorter time than the standard measurement state.

  The variation in the moisture value of the number of times Y ′ is calculated. Specifically, the maximum value Msmax and the minimum value Msmin are extracted from Y ′, and the difference between them is compared with a predetermined value p (for example, 1%) set in advance, and when Msmax−Msmin <p (%). Performs the drying speed control, but stops the drying speed control when Msmax−Msmin> p (%).

  If it is determined that the drying speed is executed, the moisture measurement interval is changed to the standard time T = 15 minutes, the number of measurements is set to the standard 10 times, and the drying speed control is executed until the drying finish. On the other hand, when the drying speed control is stopped, the same variation determination process is repeated (for example, five times), and when the variation range reaches p% or less, the standard drying speed control can be performed.

  FIG. 7 shows the case where the drying speed control execution output and the control stop output are performed based on the moisture variation determination described above. When the moisture value is equal to or less than the predetermined moisture value Mt (17.5%), the drying speed control is stopped. After output, the set hot air temperature Tc is lowered by a predetermined temperature γ to continue drying.

The temperature detector 36 in the vicinity of the grain lowering plate 8 is constituted by a thermistor type temperature sensor 42 attached to the back and front of the left and right kernel lowering plates 8 and 8 and attached to the front and rear. That is, it is a configuration that is mounted on the back surface side of the grain guide plate 8 that is located on the upper side of the double plate member that is formed by the double plate body so as to form the ventilation space 43 into which the outside air can be appropriately introduced. Accordingly, the left and right sides are detected and output independently at predetermined time T ₀ (for example, 1 minute), and an increase value (T _n −T) by comparing the current temperature detection value T _n with the previous temperature detection value T _{n−1. n-1} ) is a predetermined temperature δ or more (for example, 2 ° C.) and is detected n times (for example, twice) continuously, or when the detected temperature exceeds a predetermined limit value (for example, 100 ° C.) A configuration in which it is determined that the grain is clogged due to abnormal rotation of the valve 15 and the like is stopped and output to each part (FIG. 8B), and the normal operation is determined when this increased value is less than a predetermined value and less than a predetermined limit value. (FIG. 8 (a) or (c)). Temperature detector 36 except that provided in the longitudinal center of the grain flow-down plate 8, 8 of the left and right of the thermistor type temperature sensor described above, as T _n or T _n-1 with an average value of the sensor before and after with a plurality placed around Also good.

  An opening 45 is provided on the transfer start end side outside the dryer frame of the upper transfer device 17, and a discharge shutter 48 that is rotatable around a support shaft 47 in a direction that coincides with the spiral 46 axis direction is provided in the opening 45. . A control plate 49 is integrally provided at one end portion of the support shaft 47, and the control plate 49 is configured to be switched to two positions by a spring 50 that exceeds the support shaft 47 around the support shaft 47. The control motor 52 is switched to the two positions as the control motor 52 rotates in a certain direction (A). The positioning at each of the two positions is performed in a contact state in which the opening 45 of the discharge shutter 48 is closed and a contact state with the stopper 53 of the discharge shutter 48. 54 is a magnet provided on the control plate 49, and the control motor 52 is actuated by the approach to the non-contact type sensor 55 provided on the fixed machine frame side to reach the “closed” position of the discharge shutter 48 among the two positions. Can be detected.

  A shutter sensor 56 composed of a combination of the magnet 54 and the non-contact type sensor 55 is configured to be able to estimate the open state of the discharge shutter 48, and discharge shutter operation confirmation means for checking the opening / closing operation at the start of work. It is composed. That is, when the power is turned on, it is determined whether or not the shutter sensor 56 is on (S11). When the shutter sensor 56 is on, the discharge shutter 48 is in the “closed” position. Here, the discharge shutter 48 is once output “open” (S12). When the shutter sensor 56 is turned off (S13), the discharge shutter 48 is estimated to be “open”. Here, when the shutter sensor 56 does not turn off and does not turn off even if the state continues for a predetermined time t (in this embodiment, t = 5 seconds), an abnormality is notified by a buzzer or the like ( S14). When the shutter sensor 56 is turned off in S13 and is estimated to be in a normal state, the subsequent shutter “closed” output is performed (S15), and it is confirmed whether the shutter sensor 56 is turned on (S16). The shutter sensor 56 is turned on and can detect the discharge shutter “closed”, and enters a standby mode. If the shutter sensor 56 is not turned on in S16, an abnormality is notified after a lapse of a predetermined time t (S7). On the other hand, when the shutter sensor 56 is off in S11, it is determined that the discharge shutter 48 is not “closed”, the discharge shutter is temporarily output “closed” (S18), and it is determined whether or not the shutter sensor 56 is turned on (S18). S19), when it is turned on, it enters a standby mode as a normal operation.

As described above, since the discharge shutter operation confirmation means is configured to confirm the operation when the power is turned on, the opening / closing operation can be detected by the single shutter sensor 56, leading to cost reduction.
When each work mode is selected, if the discharge shutter operation confirmation means is configured as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the opening / closing operation can be detected by a single shutter sensor 56. In the process of working with the discharge shutter 48 in the “closed” state, that is, in each process of the tensioning work, the ventilation work, and the drying work, a check is made as shown in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not the shutter sensor 56 is turned on after each mode switch operation (S21). When the shutter sensor 56 is turned on, the operation units necessary for each selection mode are started as they are (S22) and are turned off. Then, the shutter “open” is output (S23), and it is determined again whether or not the shutter sensor 56 is on (S24). If the shutter sensor 56 is on, the process reaches S22, the shutter sensor 56 is not turned on, and is not turned on even if the state continues for a predetermined time t (in this embodiment, t = 5 seconds). In some cases, an abnormality is notified by a buzzer or the like (S25).

  On the other hand, when the discharge mode is selected, a check is made as shown in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not the shutter sensor 56 is off (S31). When the shutter sensor 56 is off, the operation units necessary for the discharge operation are activated (S32). When the shutter sensor 56 is on, the shutter “closed” output is output. (S33), it is determined again whether or not the shutter sensor 56 is off (S34). If the shutter sensor 56 is off, the process proceeds to S32, the shutter sensor 56 is not turned off, and is not turned off even if the state continues for a predetermined time t (in this embodiment, t = 5 seconds). In some cases, an abnormality is notified by a buzzer or the like (S35).

  As described above, in each selection mode, whether or not the position corresponding to the state of the discharge shutter 48 in each mode is first checked by turning on (or off) the shutter sensor 56. The output is moved to the normal position, and the output of the shutter sensor 56 is checked again to check the discharge shutter position. If the normal position still cannot be confirmed, an abnormal output is issued to prompt the shutter check. The number of shutter sensors can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

In the dryer frame of the upper transfer device 17, a bottom valve 57 covering the lower surface of the upper transfer device 17 is connected to the side plate portion of the upper transfer device 17 with hinges 58, 58. The bottom of the transfer device 17 is configured to be openable and closable. The configuration for maintaining the opening / closing posture of the bottom valve 57 is such that a plurality of longitudinal positions (two places in the illustrated example) on the lower surface of the bottom valve 57 are connected to an L-shaped contact supported by an operating shaft 59 along the longitudinal direction. The member 60 is configured to receive and switch between a closed posture and an open posture. That is, the operating shaft 59 is configured to extend integrally with the support shaft 47 of the discharge shutter 48, and supports the lower surface of the bottom valve in the raised position with the upper and lower sides of the operating shaft 59. Is in a closed posture, and is configured to receive the lower surface of the bottom valve in a lowered posture and support the bottom in a predetermined open state. This opening / closing operation is configured to be interlocked with the bottom valve operating means 65 provided at the end of the operating shaft 59. That is, the end of the operating shaft 59 on the side close to the shutter 48 support shaft 47 can be linked to open and close by the vertical movement of the operation lever 67 via the link 66. The operating shaft 59 is urged by a spring 68 so that the bottom valve 57 is maintained in a closed position. When the operator pulls the operating shaft 59 with the lower end side gripping portion 67a of the operating lever 67, the bottom of the operating shaft 59 resists the urging force. In this configuration, the valve 57 is opened. By the way, the length of the operation lever 67 is different depending on the height of the machine body. For example, a large model having a large maximum amount of extension is long, and a small model having a small maximum amount of extension has a short configuration. In many cases, the drying section and the cereal collection section have a common specification, and the amount of extension of the storage section is set to be a setting standard for a plurality of model configurations. In such a case, the length of the operation lever 67 is as described above. Although it is different, the bottom valve 57 is opened against the unillustrated spring by a pulling operation, but the operating load differs only by shortening the length. This is because the rotational moment due to the weight of the operating lever 67 differs depending on the length, and the operating load when the operating load is applied in an auxiliary manner must be adjusted. The operating load varies depending on the size of the model. . Thus, the devised operating lever 67 is set so that the rotational moment applied to the operating shaft 59 by its own weight is substantially the same. For example, if the link length is L (common), the unit lengths m and n of the operation levers 67 are large and small, and the unit weight of each lever is Wm and Wn,
Large model rotation moment Mm = Link length x Operating lever weight-Spring biasing force
= L × m · Wm-S
And
Similarly, small model rotational moment Mn = L × n · Wn-S
It becomes. Here, in order to make the operation load the same sense,
Mm = Mn is preferable. Specifically, the lever shaft diameter is changed to change Wm or Wn, or a weight is appropriately added to a short operation lever.

With the configuration described above, there is an effect that the operator can operate from any operation lever 67 with a similar operation feeling when opening the bottom valves 57 of the plurality of dryers.
The contact member 60 includes a radial portion 60a having a distance from the operating shaft 59 to the bottom valve 57 in a closed position, and a bottom valve 57 in the closed position extending from the radial portion 60a in a substantially orthogonal direction. And a contact portion 60b in line contact with the lower surface of the substrate. Therefore, in the open posture, the bottom valve 57 is received in a point contact state at the connecting portion between the radius portion 60a and the contact portion 60b. As shown in FIG. 14, the operating shaft 59 is hollow, and the front end thereof is connected to the support shaft 47 by a pin 61 in a coaxial state. The contact member 60 penetrates the operating shaft 59 and is fastened and fixed to the operating shaft 59 with nuts 62 and 62 from above and below the screw base 60c. 63 and 63 are reinforcing and fixing tools.

  A discharge funnel 64 is connected to the side wall of the upper transfer device 17 so as to cover the discharge shutter 48, and a discharge chute (not shown) is provided at the end thereof. Reference numeral 80 denotes an upper transfer device driving pulley.

  81 is a dust exhaust duct connected to the upper part of the upper end of the upper transfer device 17. One end of the dust exhaust duct 81 communicates with a dust exhaust fan cylinder 83 connected to the upper portion of the upper transfer device 17, and the other end of the dust exhaust duct 81. It can be appropriately discharged to an appropriate place outside the machine, or is connected to an exhaust duct connected to the suction fan 12. By the way, the middle part of the dust exhaust duct 81 is received by a support body 84 on the ceiling of the machine body. The support body 84 is formed in a bowl shape, and the side wall portion is formed with slit-like cuts at predetermined intervals. The angle is adjustable. The support body 84 is configured to be fixedly supported by using an engagement of a wedge body 85 that connects the body ceiling and the body side wall. That is, the holder 86 provided protruding from the upper side of the machine body is provided with a through hole 86b of the wedge body 85, and the holder 86 is engaged with the holder engagement hole 87a formed in the ceiling portion 87 and fixed by the wedge body 85. However, a holder engagement hole 84 a having the same shape as the ceiling portion 87 is also formed in the support body 84, and the holder 86 is engaged together with the engagement hole 87 a of the ceiling portion 87 and fixed by the wedge body 85. If comprised in this way, a cost reduction will be achieved, without requiring a separate fixing means. Moreover, since the engaging part with the holder 86 is set to the ceiling part 87 in multiple places around the ceiling part 87, the arrangement | positioning location of the support body 84 can also be set arbitrarily.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration in which the soundproof plate 88 is supported by using the joint configuration between the ceiling and the side wall. That is, the upper part of the soundproof plate 88 is bent into a U shape, and a contact member 89 is provided below the inner wall to form a gap with the inner wall. In the case of the soundproof plate 88 as well, the wedge hole 85 is formed by simultaneously forming the engagement hole 88a of the holder 86 in the soundproof plate 88 in the same manner as the combined fixing means of the ceiling portion 87 and the support 84 of the dust discharge duct 81. It can be fixed with.

  If comprised in this way, while reducing the collision sound of the grain scattered by the diffusion board, since the clearance gap 90 which leaves | separates from an inner wall is formed between the inner wall of the storage chamber 2, and the sound-insulation board 88, a clearance gap is formed. The dust that tries to invade can be passed through downward.

The operation of the above example will be described.
The tension switch 21 is operated and a predetermined amount of grain is tensioned in the storage chamber 2 from the tension hopper using the elevator 11. Next, the grain type, finish moisture, etc. are set and the drying operation is started. When the drying switch 23 is turned on, the burner 7 is activated, and the circulation of the feeding valves 15, 15, the lower transfer device 16, the elevator 5, the upper transfer device 17, and the diffusion plate 18 is activated by starting the feeding valve motor 38 and the elevator drive motor 39. The system is activated and the suction fan 12 is driven to rotate. Therefore, the hot air from the burner heats the far-infrared radiator 6 to emit far-infrared rays, and the far-infrared rays are irradiated to the grains flowing down the inclined passage 11 by the rotation of the feeding valve 15 to act on the moisture in the grains. Promotes drying.

  In addition, the waste heat air which distribute | circulates inside the machine frame 1 with the wind of the suction fan 12 is mixed with external air suitably, is supplied to the hot air chamber 9a, 9b, 9b, is made to act on the grain which passes a drying chamber, and dries. . In this way, the grain is dried by crossing waste hot air and irradiating far infrared rays, and this drying is repeated until a predetermined moisture value is reached.

  During the drying process, moisture is calculated at predetermined time intervals, the drying speed is calculated and compared with a preset drying speed, and the fuel supply amount of the burner is controlled to maintain the predetermined drying speed. By the way, the control output by the drying speed control means is interrupted under predetermined conditions. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, immediately after turning on the drying switch 23 or after a predetermined short period of time, moisture measurement is started. In this case, the moisture measurement interval T is set to a short time T ′ (for example, 5 minutes), The number of measurements is also set to Y ′ (for example, 5 times) less than the standard number Y, and the average moisture value is calculated in a shorter time than the standard measurement state (steps 103 to 105).

  The variation in the moisture value of the number of times Y ′ is calculated. Specifically, the maximum value Msmax and the minimum value Msmin are extracted from the moisture measurement of Y ′, and the difference between them is a predetermined value p ( For example, when Msmax-Msmin <p (%), the drying speed control is executed (step 108). When Msmax-Msmin> p (%), the drying speed control is performed. Is canceled (step 109).

  If it is determined in step 106 that the drying speed is to be executed, the moisture measurement interval is changed to the standard time T = 15 minutes (step 110), the number of measurements is also set to the standard 10 times, and the drying speed control is executed until the drying finish. (Step 112). On the other hand, when the drying speed control is stopped (step 108), the same variation determination process is repeated (for example, 5 times) (step 109), and the standard drying speed control is performed when the variation range reaches p% or less. Can move on.

  In the case where the drying speed control execution output and the control stop output are performed based on the moisture variation determination, if the moisture value is equal to or less than the predetermined moisture value Mt (17.5%) (step 215), the output of the drying speed control stop is output. Thereafter, the set hot air temperature Tc is lowered by a predetermined temperature γ (step 17), and drying is continued.

  In the above embodiment, the synergism between the drying by the radiation from the far-infrared radiator 6 and the drying by the ventilation by introducing the exhaust hot air into the hot air chamber 9 as the drying means for controlling the drying speed is introduced. However, the drying means may be either far-infrared ray or ventilation. In changing the drying strength, the fuel supply amount of the burner is used in this embodiment. In the case of a single far infrared ray, for example, an infrared lamp capable of changing the irradiation amount may be used.

  At the time of factory shipment, the grain dryer is divided into parts and packed and assembled on site. At the same time, a trial run is performed, and the procedure is as follows. That is, when two switches among the existing switches of the control unit are simultaneously pressed (for example, the stop switch and the drying switch are simultaneously turned on), the test operation mode is entered. In this trial operation mode, the operation time is set to a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes), the tension amount is forcibly set to the minimum tension amount, and each unit is activated. The burner 7 enters a combustion state, but when the far-infrared radiator is installed, an upper limit of the combustion amount is provided. For example, it is set to about ½ of the maximum combustion amount. As a result, when the trial operation mode is entered, the combustion amount increases based on the detection of the hot air chamber temperature and attempts to warm up. However, when the limit value ½ of the maximum combustion amount is reached, the combustion amount exceeds that. The structure does not increase. Therefore, there is no fear that the far-infrared radiator is overheated, and the paint can be unwound and thermal deformation of each part of the machine body is prevented.

It is a front sectional view of a grain dryer. It is a sectional side view of a grain dryer. It is a plane sectional view of a grain dryer. It is a front view of a control panel. It is a control block diagram. It is a flowchart figure. It is a flowchart figure. It is a front sectional view showing an example of hot air temperature detector installation. It is a top view same as the above. It is a combustion amount-detected temperature difference relationship graph. It is an enlarged side view of an upper transfer apparatus part. It is a front view same as the above. It is the sectional view on the AA line in FIG. It is the BB sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is a flowchart. (A) (B) It is a flowchart. It is a perspective view of a bottom valve lever. It is a perspective view of a dust removal apparatus part. It is a partial sectional side view of a storage chamber.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Dryer frame, 2 ... Storage room, 3 ... Drying room, 4 ... Grain collection room, 5 ... Elevator, 6 ... Infrared radiator, 7 ... Grain flow passage, 8 ... Hot air room, 10 ... Exhaust room, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Burner, 17 ... Upper transfer device, 18 ... Spreading plate, 21 ... Tension switch, 23 ... Drying switch, 24 ... Discharge switch, 32 ... Moisture meter, 45 ... Opening, 46 ... Spiral, 47 ... Spindle, 48 ... discharge shutter, 49 ... control plate, 50 ... fulcrum spring, 51 ... link, 52 ... control motor

Claims (3)

In an apparatus including a grain transfer device, an opening provided in the transfer device is provided with a discharge shutter that is opened and closed by a control motor, and a shutter sensor that detects that the discharge shutter is in a closed position is provided. And a control unit that drives and outputs each unit. The control unit inputs whether or not a shutter “closed” output is output from the shutter sensor when the power is supplied. When the “closed” output cannot be obtained, the shutter “closed” is output to the control motor. After a predetermined time t has elapsed, the presence / absence of the shutter “closed” output from the shutter sensor is input. A grain discharge operation device provided with a discharge shutter operation confirmation means for making an abnormal output when the shutter “closed” output cannot be obtained. In an apparatus including a grain transfer device, an opening provided in the transfer device is provided with a discharge shutter that is opened and closed by a control motor, and a shutter sensor that detects that the discharge shutter is in a closed position is provided. And a control unit that drives and outputs each unit. The control unit is configured to turn on the power of the power-on unit and select a discharge mode to the transfer device. Input the presence or absence of output, and drive output of the transfer device with this shutter “open” output. If this shutter “open” output cannot be obtained, stop the drive output to the transfer device and open the shutter “open” to the control motor. , And whether or not the shutter "open" output from the shutter sensor is input after the predetermined time t has elapsed, and the shutter "open" output is obtained to determine whether the shutter is normal and transfer equipment. The drive outputs, the shutter "open" grain ejection actuation device provided with a discharge shutter actuation verification means for abnormal output when the obtained no output. The upper transfer device at the upper part of the storage chamber is provided with an opening for discharging dried grains outside the machine, and a discharge shutter is provided at the opening of the grain transfer device of the grain dryer for discharging from the end of the upper transfer device to the storage chamber The grain discharge operation device according to claim 1, wherein the operation is a discharge shutter operation confirmation means.

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