Numerical Review of Selected Solutions of Vibratory Feeders Capable of Dosing Feed Material

Abstract

The authors investigate selected solutions, to show how hard it is to find the ones that would simultaneously: dose the feed, work on a centrifugal drive, and could be freely scalable. Moreover, the authors introduce a classification of analysed cases by their amplitude-frequency characteristics. Exemplary characteristics of simplified models allow distinguishing which one of them is suitable to be adopted for dosing conveyor (feeder). The authors come to the conclusion that it is worth to begin the design process exactly by composing a proper mechanical system, in respect of amplitude-frequency characteristics. Furthermore, the paper points out the most important features of vibratory feeders, capable of dosing bulk materials.