Abstract:
A simple automated device has been constructed to feed grains into a
regular manually fed grinding mill. It is capable of feeding grains with
desirable constant rates according to the size and type of grains as well as in
accordance with the efficiency of the mill. The mechanism and efficiency
of the device could be improved further. The device can be easily
manufactured locally at low cost and thus has a wider applicability in small
scale industry. At present, the device can be used for feeding dry or wet
rice, kurakkan, com seeds, etc. The device can be modified further as an
automated system with couple of sensors to use for multiple industrial
applications and one such application under development is a device to
measure weights of various powder products and seeds before packaging.