Cat litter production apparatus and method
By employing centrifugal dewatering design and unblocking measures in filter cartridges one and two, the problem of incomplete filtration of silica gel cat litter has been solved, achieving efficient dewatering and preventing clogging, thus ensuring optimized cat litter quality and energy consumption.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU SHUZHI PET PRODUCTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for preparing silica gel cat litter have poor filtration effects, resulting in residual moisture that affects quality testing and increases drying energy consumption.
Filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two are fixed by magnetic attraction. The meshing action of meshing gears and meshing tooth rows allows filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two to remove water by centrifugation. The filter holes are cleared by unblocking shaft and electromagnetic components to avoid clogging.
It improves water removal efficiency, ensures the dryness of silica gel cat litter, reduces drying energy consumption, avoids filter clogging, and improves filtration effect.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of cat litter preparation technology, specifically to a cat litter production and preparation equipment and method. Background Technology
[0002] Cat litter is an object used by cat owners to bury feces and urine in their cats. It has good water absorption and is usually used in conjunction with a litter box (or cat toilet). Cat litter can be mainly classified into bentonite cat litter, tofu cat litter, crystal cat litter (silicone cat litter), paper cat litter, etc., based on its composition and raw materials. Among them, silica gel cat litter is mainly composed of silica gel. Its color changes after absorbing water, making it easy to observe whether it needs to be replaced. It has the advantages of strong water absorption, no dust, and good deodorization.
[0003] In the preparation of silica gel cat litter, the raw materials (mainly sodium silicate and sulfuric acid) are first subjected to a synthesis reaction. The resulting silica gel is then aged to improve its stability and strength. After aging, the silica gel is cured to form a stable granular structure. The cured silica gel granules are then washed with water or a specific cleaning agent to remove impurities, unreacted raw materials, and any potential byproducts from the granule surface. The washed silica gel granules are then filtered to remove suspended solids, fine particles, and moisture. Finally, the filtered silica gel granules are dried to remove any residue. After moisture removal and treatment, the silica gel is sieved and packaged for storage following quality inspection. In the actual preparation process, after washing, the silica gel cat litter is poured onto a drain conveyor belt for moisture filtration. However, due to the porous structure of the silica gel cat litter particles, moisture is easily retained during filtration, resulting in residual moisture on the surface of some silica gel cat litter after filtration. This affects the quality inspection effect of the silica gel cat litter and increases the energy consumption of the subsequent drying process due to poor filtration. Therefore, we propose a cat litter production equipment and method. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cat litter production and preparation equipment and method to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a cat litter production and preparation equipment, including a draining conveying mechanism, on which multiple mounting brackets are installed, and a filter cartridge one and a filter cartridge two are arranged between each mounting bracket. The filter cartridge one and the filter cartridge two are fixed together by a magnetic attraction part, and a limiting part is also provided between each mounting bracket. The limiting part includes an end plate rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting bracket, wherein a baffle plate is fixedly connected between the end plates. A feeding bin is also fixedly installed on the mounting bracket, and the discharge end of the feeding bin is in communication with the interior of the filter cartridge one. A meshing gear is also fixedly installed near the end of the filter cartridge two. A frame is also fixedly installed on the draining conveying mechanism, and a meshing gear row is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame, and the meshing gear row is located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear.
[0006] Furthermore, the end plate corresponds one-to-one with filter cylinder one and filter cylinder two, and filter cylinder one is rotatably connected to the corresponding end plate. The end plate corresponding to filter cylinder two is provided with two annular grooves, which are connected by a vertical groove. A limiting slider is fixedly installed on filter cylinder two, and the limiting slider slides within the vertical groove and the annular groove. During the process of fixing filter cylinder one and filter cylinder two by magnetic attraction, the limiting slider is located in one of the annular grooves.
[0007] Furthermore, a magnetic plate frame is fixedly installed at one end of the filter cartridge two, and a powerful magnetic group is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame. The powerful magnetic group is located on the movement trajectory of the magnetic plate frame, and the magnetic poles of the powerful magnetic group are opposite to the magnetic poles of the magnetic plate frame. A strip toothed row located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear is also fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame, and the strip toothed row is located below the magnetic plate frame.
[0008] Furthermore, the inner walls of both filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two are inclined, and multiple constant force springs are installed on the inner wall of the end plate corresponding to filter cartridge two.
[0009] Furthermore, an annular disc frame is fixedly installed on one of the end plates, and multiple force-bearing rod frames are fixedly installed on the annular disc frame. The multiple force-bearing rod frames are distributed in annular shape at equal angles on the annular disc frame. Multiple action rod frames are fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame, and the force-bearing rod frames are located on the movement trajectory of the action rod frames.
[0010] Furthermore, the inner wall of the baffle plate is also wrapped with an absorbent sponge, and multiple unclogging shafts are also installed on the baffle plate. The unclogging shafts pass through the holes of the absorbent sponge and are used to unclog the filter holes on filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two. An N-pole disk is fixedly installed at the end of each unclogging shaft.
[0011] Furthermore, a movable plate frame is also installed inside the shield and slidably connected to its inner wall. The movable plate frame is provided with a plurality of magnet groups corresponding one-to-one with the N-pole disk. One end of the movable plate frame is a magnetic end, and an electromagnetic component is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the shield. When the electromagnetic component is energized, it generates a repulsive force on the magnetic end of the movable plate frame. A return spring is connected between the other end of the movable plate frame and the inner wall of the shield.
[0012] Furthermore, the magnet assembly includes an N-pole magnetic block and an S-pole magnetic block fixedly mounted on a movable plate frame, and the N-pole disk is located on the movement trajectory of the N-pole magnetic block and the S-pole magnetic block.
[0013] Furthermore, multiple arc-shaped plate frames are fixedly installed inside the second filter cartridge, and the ends of the arc-shaped plate frames are located inside the first filter cartridge. A drying mechanism is also fixedly installed at one end of the drain conveying mechanism.
[0014] Furthermore, a method of using a cat litter production and preparation equipment includes the following steps:
[0015] S1: Raw material selection, and the addition of auxiliary materials such as colorants and deodorants as needed;
[0016] S2: Synthesis reaction. Under appropriate temperature and stirring conditions, sodium silicate solution is slowly added to sulfuric acid solution to produce silica gel. After the reaction is completed, the silica gel is aged to improve its stability and strength.
[0017] S3: Use clean water or a specific cleaning agent to clean the aged silicone particles to remove impurities, unreacted raw materials, and possible byproducts from the particle surface.
[0018] S4: The feeding hopper on the mounting bracket feeds the silica gel cat litter into the filter cartridge one. When the drain conveying mechanism is started, it drives the mounting bracket to move. The meshing gear is located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear. When the meshing gear moves to the meshing gear, it will be subjected to meshing force. The meshing gear drives the filter cartridge two to rotate. During the rotation of the filter cartridge two, it drives the filter cartridge one to rotate through the magnetic attraction part. The silica gel cat litter inside the filter cartridge one and the filter cartridge two will separate the water from the silica gel cat litter under the action of centrifugal force.
[0019] S5: After the meshing gear on filter cartridge two disengages from the meshing gear rack, the force-bearing rod on one of the end plates will move to the point where the force-bearing rod applies force. The force-bearing rod applies force to the force-bearing rod, causing the end plate to rotate. This controls the electromagnetic component to be energized, generating a repulsive force on the magnetic end of the moving plate. During the movement of the moving plate, the N-pole magnetic block and the S-pole magnetic block on the moving plate will move synchronously with the moving plate. The N-pole magnetic block moves to the N-pole disk first, generating a repulsive force on the N-pole disk, which causes the N-pole disk to drive the unblocking shaft to unblock the filter holes on filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two. The S-pole magnetic block on the moving plate moves to the top of the N-pole disk, generating an attractive force on the N-pole disk, causing the unblocking shaft to leave the filter holes on filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two.
[0020] S6: When filter cartridge 1 and filter cartridge 2 move to the strong magnetic group, since the magnetic poles of the strong magnetic group are opposite to the magnetic poles of the magnetic plate, the strong magnetic group will generate an attraction force on the magnetic plate, causing filter cartridge 2 to move in a specific direction, thus separating filter cartridge 2 from filter cartridge 1. The silica gel cat litter inside filter cartridge 1 and filter cartridge 2 will fall onto the drain conveying mechanism. During the separation process of filter cartridge 2 and filter cartridge 1, the meshing gear on filter cartridge 2 will contact the rack and toothed plate and be subjected to the meshing force of the rack and toothed plate, thus causing filter cartridge 2 to rotate. Since filter cartridge 2 and filter cartridge 1 are in a separated state, filter cartridge 1 is in a stationary state at this moment. During the rotation of filter cartridge 2, the arc-shaped plate on filter cartridge 2 will act on the silica gel cat litter between filter cartridge 1 and filter cartridge 2 to prevent too much silica gel cat litter from falling and causing blockage.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0022] This invention utilizes filter cartridges one and two to filter silica gel cat litter. Filter cartridges one and two are fixed by a magnetic attraction unit, and the meshing of gears and toothed racks causes the filter cartridges one and two to remove moisture from the silica gel cat litter via centrifugation, improving dewatering efficiency. Since the internal structure of silica gel cat litter particles is porous, these porous structures easily retain moisture during filtration. Centrifugation removes moisture more thoroughly than existing filtration methods. Under the action of a strong magnetic group, filter cartridges one and two separate, allowing the silica gel cat litter inside to fall onto a draining conveyor mechanism. Thus, the structural design of this invention effectively removes moisture from the silica gel cat litter, facilitating subsequent drying.
[0023] This invention utilizes a dredging shaft to unclog the filter holes on filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two. By energizing the electromagnetic component, the moving plate frame moves in a directional manner, causing the N-pole magnetic block and the S-pole magnetic block to generate repulsive and attractive forces on the N-pole disk, respectively. This controls the dredging shaft to unclog the filter holes on filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two, preventing the filter holes on filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two from becoming blocked. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the drain conveying mechanism structure of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket structure of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the separation of filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the limiting part of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of filter cartridge one and filter cartridge two and the limiting part of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 9 For the present invention Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region A in the middle;
[0033] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region B in the middle;
[0034] Figure 11 For the present invention Figure 8 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region C in the middle.
[0035] In the diagram: 1. Drain conveying mechanism; 2. Mounting bracket; 21. Feed hopper; 3. Filter cartridge one; 4. Filter cartridge two; 41. Meshing gear; 5. Magnetic suction part; 6. Limiting part; 61. End plate; 62. Baffle plate; 621. Unblocking shaft; 622. N-pole magnetic disk; 623. Moving plate frame; 63. Annular trough; 64. Vertical trough; 65. Constant force spring; 66. Annular disk frame; 67. Force-bearing rod frame; 68. Magnet assembly; 681. N-pole magnetic block; 682. S-pole magnetic block; 69. Electromagnetic assembly; 60. Return spring; 7. Frame; 71. Meshing gear row; 72. Strong magnetic assembly; 73. Strip gear row; 74. Actuating rod frame; 8. Limiting slider; 9. Magnetic plate frame; 10. Water-absorbing sponge; 11. Arc-shaped plate frame; 12. Drying mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0037] Please see Figure 1-11 This invention provides a technical solution: a cat litter production and preparation device, including a draining conveying mechanism 1. Multiple mounting brackets 2 are fixedly installed on the draining conveying mechanism 1. A filter cartridge 3 and a filter cartridge 4 are arranged between each mounting bracket 2. The filter cartridge 3 and the filter cartridge 4 are fixed together by a magnetic attraction part 5, thereby forming a complete filter cartridge mechanism. A limiting part 6 is also provided between each mounting bracket 2. The limiting part 6 includes an end plate 61 rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting bracket 2. A baffle plate 62 is fixedly connected between the end plates 61. The inner wall of the baffle plate 62 is wrapped with an absorbent sponge 10. Figure 4 Appendix Figure 6 Appendix Figure 9 and attached Figure 10 As shown, portions of filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 4 are located within the baffle plate 62 and the absorbent sponge 10. Therefore, when filter cartridges 3 and 4 rotate, the water inside them moves towards the surface of the absorbent sponge 10 under centrifugal force. It should be noted that, in conjunction with the attached... Figure 3 and attached Figure 6As shown, the baffle plate 62 is not a complete ring shape. In the initial state, the baffle plate 62 does not cover the bottom of the filter cylinder 3 and the filter cylinder 4. Therefore, when the filter cylinder 3 and the filter cylinder 4 rotate, the water inside the filter cylinder 3 and the filter cylinder 4 will flow out from the area not covered by the baffle plate 62, which limits the direction of water splashing. The mounting bracket 2 is also fixedly installed with a feeding bin 21, and the discharge end of the feeding bin 21 is in communication with the inside of the filter cylinder 3. The meshing gear 41 is also fixedly installed near the end of the filter cylinder 4. The drain conveying mechanism 1 is also fixedly installed with a frame 7, and a meshing tooth row 71 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame 7. The meshing tooth row 71 is located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear 41. The drain conveying mechanism 1 is also fixedly installed at one end of the drain conveying mechanism 1.
[0038] Combined with appendix Figure 1-3 As shown, after the silica gel cat litter is cleaned, the silica gel cat litter in the discharge hopper of the cleaning equipment falls along its inner wall into the feed hopper 21 of the mounting bracket 2 (the cleaning equipment is not shown in the figure, and the cleaning equipment is a prior art component, therefore this invention does not describe it in detail). Since the discharge end of the feed hopper 21 is in communication with the inside of the filter cartridge 3, and combined with the attached... Figure 4 As shown, the inner walls of filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 4 are both inclined. When silica gel cat litter enters the feed hopper 21, it falls into filter cartridge 3 and enters its interior along the inclined inner wall. End plates 61 correspond one-to-one with filter cartridges 3 and 4, and filter cartridge 3 is rotatably connected to its corresponding end plate 61. The end plate 61 corresponding to filter cartridge 4 has two annular grooves 63, which are connected by a vertical groove 64. A limiting slider 8 is fixedly installed on filter cartridge 4, and the limiting slider 8 slides within the vertical groove 64 and the annular groove 63. During the fixing process of filter cartridges 3 and 4 by the magnetic suction part 5, the limiting slider 8 is positioned within one of them. Inside the annular groove 63, a magnetic plate frame 9 is fixedly installed at one end of the filter cartridge 2 4, and a powerful magnetic group 72 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame 7. The powerful magnetic group 72 is located on the movement trajectory of the magnetic plate frame 9, and the magnetic poles of the powerful magnetic group 72 are opposite to the magnetic poles of the magnetic plate frame 9. A strip tooth row 73 located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear 41 is also fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame 7, and the strip tooth row 73 is located below the magnetic plate frame 9. Multiple constant force springs 65 are also installed on the inner wall of the end plate 61 corresponding to the filter cartridge 2 4. The constant force springs 65 are in contact with the side wall of the filter cartridge 2 4. Multiple arc-shaped plate frames 11 are also fixedly installed inside the filter cartridge 2 4, and the ends of the arc-shaped plate frames 11 are located inside the filter cartridge 1 3.
[0039] Specifically, in actual operation, the silica gel cat litter is fed into the feed hopper 21 on the mounting bracket 2, falling along the feed hopper 21 into the filter cartridge 3. When too much silica gel cat litter falls, some will enter the filter cartridge 4. When the draining conveying mechanism 1 is started, it drives the mounting bracket 2 to move. During the movement of the mounting bracket 2, due to the rotatable connection between the mounting bracket 2 and the end plate 61, as shown in the attached diagram... Figure 7 As shown, filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 4 are both located within end plate 61, and the limiting sliders 8 on the outer walls of filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 4 are located within annular groove 63. Therefore, when the drain conveying mechanism 1 controls the mounting bracket 2 to perform directional movement, the mounting bracket 2 will move synchronously with it. That is, end plate 61, filter cartridge 3, filter cartridge 4, and other related components will all move synchronously with it. The meshing gear row 71 is located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear 41. Therefore, when the meshing gear 41 moves to the meshing gear row 71, it will be subjected to meshing force, causing the meshing gear 41 to drive the filter cartridge 4 to rotate. As described above, filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 4 are fixed by magnetic attraction 5. During the rotation of filter cartridge 4, it drives filter cartridge 3 to rotate via magnetic attraction 5. The limiting sliders 8 on the outer walls of filter cartridges 3 and 4 move directionally along the trajectory of the annular groove 63. While filter cartridges 3 and 4 are rotating, end plate 61 remains stationary. The silica gel cat litter inside filter cartridges 3 and 4 will separate water from the silica gel cat litter under centrifugal force, improving dewatering efficiency. Simultaneously, due to the porous internal structure of the silica gel cat litter particles, these porous particles... The porous structure of silica gel cat litter can easily trap moisture during filtration. Centrifugation removes moisture more thoroughly than existing filtration methods, ensuring the litter remains dry. It should be noted that, to ensure the centrifugal force effectively separates moisture from the silica gel, if the centrifugal force generated by the meshing gear 41 is insufficient, it can be replaced with a gear set (larger gear meshing with smaller gear). During operation, the large gear meshes with the meshing gear row 71 and the strip gear row 73, while the small gear connects to the second filter cartridge 4. This allows the first filter cartridge 3 and the second filter cartridge 4 to rotate at relatively high speeds. It should be noted that the gear set with the modified transmission ratio is a prior art component, and therefore, this invention has not described it in detail. Furthermore, when the meshing gear 41 on the second filter cartridge 4 moves to the meshing gear row 71, the meshing gear row 71 acts on the meshing gear 41, causing the second filter cartridge 4 to rotate via the magnetic suction part 5, thereby removing moisture from the silica gel cat litter. (This is in conjunction with the attached...) Figure 4 Appendix Figure 5 Appendix Figure 7 and attached Figure 8As shown, when filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 4 are fixed by the magnetic attraction part 5, the limiting slider 8 on filter cartridge 4 is located in one of the annular grooves 63. This annular groove 63 is close to the inner wall of the end plate 61. When the magnetic plate frame 9 on filter cartridge 4 moves to the strong magnetic group 72, the strong magnetic group 72 generates an attraction force on the magnetic plate frame 9, thereby causing the limiting slider 8 on filter cartridge 4 to move from one annular groove 63 to another annular groove 63 under the action of the vertical groove 64. The limiting slider 8 eventually enters the other annular groove 63. During this process, filter cartridge 4 compresses the constant force spring 65. After filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 4 separate, a channel will remain, allowing the silica gel cat litter in filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 4 to pass through. The litter falls through the channel onto the drain conveying mechanism 1. At this time, the strip toothed rack 73 is located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear 41. When the meshing gear 41 meshes with the strip toothed rack 73, the meshing gear 41 drives the second filter cartridge 4 to rotate. Since the first filter cartridge 3 and the second filter cartridge 4 are in a separated state, the first filter cartridge 3 is in a stationary state, while the second filter cartridge 4 rotates. The limiting slider 8 on the second filter cartridge 4 rotates in another annular groove 63. The arc-shaped plate frame 11 on the second filter cartridge 4 acts on the silica gel cat litter between the first filter cartridge 3 and the second filter cartridge 4 to prevent the silica gel cat litter from becoming clogged due to excessive falling when it falls onto the drain conveying mechanism 1. The arc-shaped plate frame 11 acts on the silica gel cat litter at the intersection of the first filter cartridge 3 and the second filter cartridge 4 to facilitate the flow of the silica gel cat litter.
[0040] During the drainage process of silica gel cat litter, some silica gel often clogs the filter holes on filter cartridge 3 or filter cartridge 4. To avoid affecting the drainage, this invention also fixes an annular disc frame 66 on one of the end plates 61, and fixes multiple force-bearing rods 67 on the annular disc frame 66. The multiple force-bearing rods 67 are distributed in annular angles on the annular disc frame 66. Multiple action rods 74 are fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame 7, and the force-bearing rods 67 are located on the movement trajectory of the action rods 74, that is, in conjunction with the attached... Figure 8 As shown, the action rod 74 is located between the meshing tooth row 71 and the strong magnetic group 72. When the silica gel cat litter inside filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 2 separates water from the silica gel cat litter under centrifugal force, the force-bearing rod 67 on one of the end plates 61 passes through multiple action rods 74. The action rod 74 applies force to the force-bearing rod 67, causing the annular disc 66 to rotate the end plate 61. Multiple unblocking shafts 621 are also installed on the baffle plate 62. These unblocking shafts 621 penetrate the holes of the absorbent sponge 10 and are used to unblock the filter holes on filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 2. Combined with the attached... Figure 7 and Figure 9As shown, the holes on the absorbent sponge 10 are mainly used to limit the movement of the unclogging shaft 621, ensuring that the unclogging shaft 621 can move from inside the absorbent sponge 10 to the outside. Since opening holes in the absorbent sponge 10 is existing technology, this invention does not describe it in detail. Each unclogging shaft 621 has an N-pole disk 622 fixedly installed at its end. The baffle plate 62 also has a movable plate frame 623 slidably connected to its inner wall. The movable plate frame 623 is provided with multiple N-pole disks 622. A corresponding magnet assembly 68 is provided. One end of the movable plate frame 623 is a magnetic end, and an electromagnetic component 69 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the shielding plate 62. When the electromagnetic component 69 is energized, it generates a repulsive force on the magnetic end of the movable plate frame 623. A return spring 60 is connected between the other end of the movable plate frame 623 and the inner wall of the shielding plate 62. As a further limitation of the present invention, the magnet assembly 68 includes an N-pole magnetic block 681 and an S-pole magnetic block 682 fixedly installed on the movable plate frame 623. It should be noted that, in conjunction with the attached... Figure 9 and attached Figure 10 The N-pole magnetic block 681 and the S-pole magnetic block 682 approach each other, and the N-pole magnetic block 681 moves to the top of the N-pole disk 622 before the S-pole magnetic block 682. A plate frame made of a shieldable magnetic field material is installed between the N-pole magnetic block 681 and the S-pole magnetic block 682 for isolation, and the N-pole disk 622 is located on the movement trajectory of the N-pole magnetic block 681 and the S-pole magnetic block 682.
[0041] Specifically, after the meshing gear 41 on filter cartridge 2 4 disengages from the meshing gear rack 71, the force-bearing rod 67 on one of the end plates 61 moves to the point where the force-bearing rod 74 applies force. That is, the force-bearing rod 74 applies force to the force-bearing rod 67, causing the end plate 61 to rotate. At this time, since the limiting slider 8 on the outer wall of filter cartridge 1 3 and filter cartridge 2 4 is located in the annular groove 63, when the end plate 61 rotates, filter cartridge 1 3 and filter cartridge 2 4 are in a stationary state. After the end plate 61 has rotated, that is, after the end plate 61 has adjusted a certain angle, the unblocking shaft 621 applies force to filter cartridge 1 3 and filter cartridge 2 4. The filter holes in other areas are cleared, and the electromagnetic component 69 is energized to generate a repulsive force on the magnetic end of the movable plate frame 623. During the movement of the movable plate frame 623, its end presses against the return spring 60. During this process, the N-pole magnetic block 681 and S-pole magnetic block 682 on the movable plate frame 623 move synchronously with the movable plate frame 623. The N-pole magnetic block 681 moves to the N-pole disk 622 first, that is, the N-pole magnetic block 681 generates a repulsive force on the N-pole disk 622, thereby causing the N-pole disk 622 to drive the clearing shaft 621 to clear the filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 2. The filter holes on filter cartridge 4 are cleared to prevent blockage. Then, the S-pole magnet 682 on the moving plate 623 moves above the N-pole disk 622, generating an attractive force. This causes the N-pole disk 622 to move the clearing shaft 621 upwards, moving it away from the filter holes on filter cartridges 3 and 4, thus clearing the filter holes. It should be noted that the electromagnetic component 69 is energized after each angle adjustment by rotating the end plate 61, and then de-energized. It should be noted that the energization and de-energization of the electromagnetic component 69 can be achieved through corresponding program design, so that the electromagnetic component 69 is de-energized within a certain period of time after each energization, so that the moving plate frame 623 is reset under the action of the reset spring 60, thereby realizing the unblocking work of filter cartridge 3 and filter cartridge 4. Furthermore, the feeding hopper 21 on the mounting bracket 2 passes through the drying mechanism 12 before each feeding. The drying mechanism 12 can effectively dry the filter cartridge 3, filter cartridge 4, water-absorbing sponge 10 and baffle plate 62 to improve the moisture filtration effect of silica gel cat litter.
[0042] A method for using a cat litter production and preparation equipment specifically includes the following steps:
[0043] S1: Raw material selection, and the addition of auxiliary materials such as colorants and deodorants as needed;
[0044] S2: Synthesis reaction. Under appropriate temperature and stirring conditions, sodium silicate solution is slowly added to sulfuric acid solution to produce silica gel. After the reaction is completed, the silica gel is aged to improve its stability and strength.
[0045] S3: Use clean water or a specific cleaning agent to clean the aged silicone particles to remove impurities, unreacted raw materials, and possible byproducts from the particle surface.
[0046] S4: Feeding occurs in the feed hopper 21 on the mounting bracket 2. The silica gel cat litter falls along the feed hopper 21 into the filter cartridge 3. When the drain conveying mechanism 1 is started, it drives the mounting bracket 2 to move. The meshing tooth row 71 is located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear 41. When the meshing gear 41 moves to the meshing tooth row 71, it will be subjected to meshing force. The meshing gear 41 drives the filter cartridge 4 to rotate. During the rotation of the filter cartridge 4, it drives the filter cartridge 3 to rotate through the magnetic suction part 5. The silica gel cat litter inside the filter cartridge 3 and the filter cartridge 4 will separate the water from the silica gel cat litter under the action of centrifugal force.
[0047] S5: After the meshing gear 41 on filter cartridge 2 4 disengages from the meshing gear rack 71, the force-bearing rod 67 on one of the end plates 61 will move to the point where the force-bearing rod 74 applies force. The force-bearing rod 74 applies force to the force-bearing rod 67, causing the end plate 61 to rotate. This controls the electromagnetic component 69 to be energized, generating a repulsive force on the magnetic end of the moving plate frame 623. During the movement of the moving plate frame 623, the N-pole magnetic block 681 and S-pole magnetic block 682 on the moving plate frame 623 will move along with it. The board frame 623 moves synchronously. The N-pole magnetic block 681 moves to the N-pole disk 622 first, that is, the N-pole magnetic block 681 generates a repulsive force on the N-pole disk 622, thereby causing the N-pole disk 622 to drive the unblocking shaft 621 to unblock the filter holes on the filter cartridge 3 and the filter cartridge 4. The S-pole magnetic block 682 on the moving board frame 623 moves to above the N-pole disk 622, thereby generating an attractive force on the N-pole disk 622, causing the unblocking shaft 621 to leave the filter holes on the filter cartridge 3 and the filter cartridge 4.
[0048] S6: When filter cartridge 1 3 and filter cartridge 2 4 move to the strong magnetic group 72, since the magnetic poles of the strong magnetic group 72 are opposite to the magnetic poles of the magnetic plate frame 9, the strong magnetic group 72 will generate an attraction force on the magnetic plate frame 9, causing filter cartridge 2 4 to move in a specific direction, thereby separating filter cartridge 2 4 from filter cartridge 1 3. The silica gel cat litter in filter cartridge 1 3 and filter cartridge 2 4 will fall onto the drain conveying mechanism 1. During the separation process of filter cartridge 2 4 and filter cartridge 1 3, the meshing gear 41 on filter cartridge 2 4 will contact the rack toothed row 73 and be subjected to the meshing force of the rack toothed row 73, thereby causing filter cartridge 2 4 to rotate. Since filter cartridge 2 4 and filter cartridge 1 3 are in a separated state, filter cartridge 1 3 is in a stationary state at this moment. During the rotation of filter cartridge 2 4, the arc plate frame 11 on filter cartridge 2 4 will act on the silica gel cat litter between filter cartridge 1 3 and filter cartridge 2 4 to prevent too much silica gel cat litter from falling and causing blockage.
[0049] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0050] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A cat litter production and preparation equipment, characterized in that, The system includes a drain conveying mechanism (1), on which multiple mounting brackets (2) are installed. A filter cartridge 1 (3) and a filter cartridge 2 (4) are provided between each mounting bracket (2). The filter cartridge 1 (3) and the filter cartridge 2 (4) are fixed together by a magnetic attraction part (5). A limiting part (6) is also provided between each mounting bracket (2). The limiting part (6) includes an end plate (61) rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting bracket (2). The end plates (61) are fixedly connected to each other. The baffle plate (62) is also fixedly installed on the mounting bracket (2), and the discharge end of the feed hopper (21) is in communication with the inside of the first filter cylinder (3). Furthermore, a meshing gear (41) is fixedly installed near the end of the second filter cylinder (4). A frame (7) is also fixedly installed on the drain conveying mechanism (1), and a meshing tooth row (71) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame (7). The meshing tooth row (71) is located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear (41). The end plate (61) corresponds one-to-one with filter cylinder one (3) and filter cylinder two (4), and filter cylinder one (3) is rotatably connected to the corresponding end plate (61). The end plate (61) corresponding to filter cylinder two (4) is provided with two annular grooves (63), and the two annular grooves (63) are connected by a vertical groove (64). A limiting slider (8) is fixedly installed on filter cylinder two (4), and the limiting slider (8) slides within the vertical groove (64) and the annular groove (63). During the process of fixing filter cylinder one (3) and filter cylinder two (4) by magnetic suction part (5), the limiting slider (8) is located in one of the annular grooves (63). A magnetic plate frame (9) is fixedly installed at one end of the filter cartridge (4), and a powerful magnetic assembly (72) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame (7). The powerful magnetic assembly (72) is located on the movement trajectory of the magnetic plate frame (9), and the magnetic poles of the powerful magnetic assembly (72) are opposite to the magnetic poles of the magnetic plate frame (9). A strip toothed row (73) located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear (41) is also fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame (7), and the strip toothed row (73) is located below the magnetic plate frame (9).
2. The cat litter production and preparation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of filter cylinder one (3) and filter cylinder two (4) are both inclined, and multiple constant force springs (65) are installed on the inner wall of the end plate (61) corresponding to filter cylinder two (4).
3. The cat litter production and preparation equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: One of the end plates (61) is also fixedly installed with an annular disc frame (66), and multiple force-bearing rod frames (67) are fixedly installed on the annular disc frame (66). The multiple force-bearing rod frames (67) are distributed in annular angles on the annular disc frame (66). Multiple action rod frames (74) are fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the frame (7), and the force-bearing rod frames (67) are located on the movement trajectory of the action rod frames (74).
4. The cat litter production and preparation equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the baffle plate (62) is also wrapped with a water-absorbing sponge (10), and a plurality of unclogging shafts (621) are also installed on the baffle plate (62). The unclogging shafts (621) pass through the holes of the water-absorbing sponge (10) and are used to unclogging the filter holes on filter cartridge one (3) and filter cartridge two (4). An N-pole disk (622) is fixedly installed at the end of each unclogging shaft (621).
5. The cat litter production and preparation equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The shield (62) is also equipped with a movable plate frame (623) that is slidably connected to its inner wall. The movable plate frame (623) is provided with a plurality of magnet groups (68) that correspond one-to-one with the N-pole disk (622). One end of the movable plate frame (623) is a magnetic end, and an electromagnetic component (69) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the shield (62). When the electromagnetic component (69) is energized, it generates a repulsive force on the magnetic end of the movable plate frame (623). A return spring (60) is connected between the other end of the movable plate frame (623) and the inner wall of the shield (62).
6. The cat litter production and preparation equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The magnet assembly (68) includes an N-pole magnet (681) and an S-pole magnet (682) fixedly mounted on a movable plate frame (623), and the N-pole disk (622) is located on the movement trajectory of the N-pole magnet (681) and the S-pole magnet (682).
7. The cat litter production and preparation equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The filter cartridge 2 (4) is also fixedly installed with multiple arc-shaped plate frames (11), and the ends of the arc-shaped plate frames (11) are located inside the filter cartridge 1 (3), and a drying mechanism (12) is also fixedly installed at one end of the drain conveying mechanism (1).
8. A method of using a cat litter production and preparation equipment according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1: Raw material selection, and the addition of colorants, deodorants and auxiliary materials as needed; S2: Synthesis reaction. Under appropriate temperature and stirring conditions, sodium silicate solution is slowly added to sulfuric acid solution to produce silica gel. After the reaction is completed, the silica gel is aged to improve its stability and strength. S3: Use water or cleaning agent to clean the aged silicone particles to remove impurities, unreacted raw materials and possible byproducts from the particle surface. S4: Feeding is done through the feed hopper (21) on the mounting bracket (2). The silica cat litter falls along the feed hopper (21) into the filter cartridge (3). When the drain conveying mechanism (1) is started, the drain conveying mechanism (1) drives the mounting bracket (2) to move. The meshing tooth row (71) is located on the movement trajectory of the meshing gear (41). When the meshing gear (41) moves to the meshing tooth row (71), it will be subjected to meshing force. The meshing gear (41) drives the filter cartridge (4) to rotate. During the rotation of the filter cartridge (4), it drives the filter cartridge (3) to rotate through the magnetic suction part (5). The silica cat litter inside the filter cartridge (3) and the filter cartridge (4) will separate the water from the silica cat litter under the action of centrifugal force. S5: After the meshing gear (41) on filter cartridge two (4) disengages from the meshing gear rack (71), the force-bearing rod (67) on one of the end plates (61) will move to the point where the force-bearing rod (74) applies force. The force-bearing rod (74) applies force to the force-bearing rod (67), causing the end plate (61) to rotate. This controls the electromagnetic component (69) to be energized, generating a repulsive force on the magnetic end of the moving plate frame (623). During the movement of the moving plate frame (623), the N-pole magnetic block (681) and S-pole magnetic block (682) on the moving plate frame (623) will move with the moving plate. The frame (623) moves synchronously. The N-pole magnetic block (681) moves to the N-pole disk (622) first. That is, the N-pole magnetic block (681) generates a repulsive force on the N-pole disk (622), so that the N-pole disk (622) drives the unblocking shaft (621) to unblock the filter holes on filter cylinder one (3) and filter cylinder two (4). The S-pole magnetic block (682) on the moving plate frame (623) moves to the top of the N-pole disk (622) to generate an attractive force on the N-pole disk (622), so that the unblocking shaft (621) leaves the filter holes on filter cylinder one (3) and filter cylinder two (4). S6: When filter cartridge 1 (3) and filter cartridge 2 (4) move to the strong magnetic group (72), since the magnetic poles of the strong magnetic group (72) are opposite to the magnetic poles of the magnetic plate frame (9), the strong magnetic group (72) will generate an attraction force on the magnetic plate frame (9), causing filter cartridge 2 (4) to move in a specific direction, thereby separating filter cartridge 2 (4) from filter cartridge 1 (3). The silica gel cat litter in filter cartridge 1 (3) and filter cartridge 2 (4) will fall onto the drain conveying mechanism (1). During the separation process of filter cartridge 2 (4) and filter cartridge 1 (3), the filter... The meshing gear (41) on the second cylinder (4) will contact the rack (73) and be subjected to the meshing force of the rack (73), thereby causing the second filter cylinder (4) to rotate. Since the second filter cylinder (4) and the first filter cylinder (3) are in a separated state, the first filter cylinder (3) is in a stationary state at this moment. During the rotation of the second filter cylinder (4), the arc plate frame (11) on the second filter cylinder (4) will act on the silica gel cat litter between the first filter cylinder (3) and the second filter cylinder (4) to prevent too much silica gel cat litter from falling and causing blockage.