Simulación de un dosificador de chocolate automático

Abstract

The project presents the design and simulation of an automatic chocolate dispenser for small confectioneries. The simulation of the electromechanical system is composed of the integration of electrical and mechanical processes, whose operation is directed by a Programmable Logic Controller.

For the design of the mechanical parts of the dosing process, SolidWorks mechanical design software and CAD models provided by manufacturers in technical sheets were used, such as: Bearings, bolts, nuts, among others. The design process began with the selection or sizing of the materials to be used and the geometry of the components that interact with the dosing machine. Next, the pressure, force, stroke length and pressure necessary for the chocolate to comply with its dosing process were determined.

Once the mechanical system was designed, the movement of the mechanical parts was simulated and with the help of the TIA Portal software, the simulation and interaction of the electrical and mechanical components was started with the help of a virtual HMI, this to analyze the operation of the system. , a construction manual was made with detailed explanations of its construction and operation of the main components.