Sanitary ceramic raw material clay mixing equipment

By introducing a stirring mechanism driven by a single drive motor into the mixing equipment, combining it with a heating and infusion structure, and utilizing the mechanical linkage of an alternating magnetic field and a telescopic rod, the problem of low mixing efficiency of high-viscosity materials is solved, efficient and uniform clay mixing and heating are achieved, and the equipment life is extended.

CN120606450APending Publication Date: 2025-09-09CHAOZHOU YUEJIE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510863458.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-06-25
Publication Date
2025-09-09

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Technical Problem

When processing high-viscosity materials, existing mixing equipment has problems such as poor scraping, insufficient dispersion force, high energy consumption, high friction, easy damage and poor fluidity, resulting in low mixing efficiency.

Method used

A single drive motor is used to drive the stirring mechanism, which is combined with a heating structure, a clutch structure and an infusion structure. Through mechanical linkage, clay mixing, heating and liquid addition are carried out synchronously and efficiently. The reciprocating components and alternating magnetic field heating are used, combined with the axial impact and vibration of the telescopic rod to improve the mixing efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform mixing of high-viscosity clay, reduces material residue, lowers energy consumption, extends equipment life, improves heating efficiency and mixing uniformity, and adapts to the mixing needs of materials with different viscosities.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of mixing equipment, in particular to sanitary ceramic raw material clay mixing equipment which comprises a stirring mechanism installed on a tank body and used for mixing ceramic clay, the tank body is provided with a functional mechanism used in cooperation with the stirring mechanism, and the functional mechanism is composed of a heating structure, a clutch structure, a driving structure and a liquid conveying structure; the stirring mechanism comprises a stirring rod and a driving machine, a reciprocating assembly is arranged in the stirring rod, the reciprocating assembly comprises a reciprocating rod, a vertical plate and a telescopic rod which are arranged in the stirring rod, the vertical plate and the telescopic rod are directly provided with a first connecting rod, and the end part of the first connecting rod is provided with a roller which is in rolling fit with the vertical plate; and the heating structure comprises a turntable fixed on the outer surface of the stirring rod. While the stirring mechanism is driven by a single driver, the heating structure and the liquid conveying structure are automatically triggered to work through ingenious mechanical linkage, and clay mixing, heating and liquid adding are synchronously and efficiently carried out.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of mixing equipment, in particular to a mixing equipment for clay as a raw material for sanitary ceramics. Background Art

[0002] Ceramic clay is a general term for clay suitable for use as a ceramic raw material. Primarily composed of kaolin, kaolin is primarily used in the ceramics industry, with the paper industry being the largest user. It is also used in industries such as rubber, plastics, and refractory materials. Since the 1980s, kaolin has also been used in cutting-edge industries as a key component in high-temperature-resistant composite materials. During the production of ceramic toilets, water and clay are pre-mixed using a mixing machine. When ready to use, the mixed clay slurry is poured directly into the designated toilet mold. After the clay slurry solidifies and air-dries in the mold, it is fired.

[0003] The invention patent announcement number is CN109834821B, which discloses "a mixing device for clay or cement materials, including a machine body and a first cavity with an opening to the right arranged in the right end wall of the machine body, a first sliding cavity with an opening upward arranged in the bottom wall of the first cavity, a first sliding block slidably arranged in the first sliding cavity, and a first sliding hole that is symmetrically arranged in the first sliding block and runs through the left and right; the invention uses a scraper to scrape off the adhesions on the wall of the mixing barrel during the mixing process to make the mixing more thorough."

[0004] This application also suffers from the following drawbacks: passive scraping, insufficient dispersing force, poor adaptability to high-viscosity materials, high energy consumption, and significant sliding friction generated by the close contact between the fixed scraper and the tank wall in high-viscosity slurries. This not only results in extremely high drive power consumption and the generation of significant amounts of wasted heat, but the significant resistance can also cause deformation of the agitator rod, bearing damage, or motor overload. Furthermore, high-viscosity materials exhibit extremely poor fluidity.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to improve the mixing equipment to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a clay mixing device for sanitary ceramic raw materials, which uses a single drive motor to drive the stirring mechanism while automatically triggering the operation of the heating structure and the infusion structure through sophisticated mechanical linkage, thereby realizing the simultaneous and efficient mixing of clay, heating and liquid addition.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the main technical solution adopted by the present invention includes a stirring mechanism installed on a tank body for mixing ceramic clay, and the tank body is provided with a functional mechanism used in conjunction with the stirring mechanism, wherein the functional mechanism is composed of a heating structure, a clutch structure, a driving structure and an infusion structure; The stirring mechanism includes a stirring rod and a driving machine, a reciprocating assembly is provided inside the stirring rod, and the reciprocating assembly includes a reciprocating rod, a vertical plate and a telescopic rod provided inside the stirring rod, a first connecting rod is directly provided on the vertical plate and the telescopic rod, and a roller is installed at the end of the first connecting rod to roll with the vertical plate; The heating structure includes a turntable fixed to the outer surface of the stirring rod, a heating element is arranged above the turntable, and a plurality of magnetic blocks are embedded on the top side of the turntable; The clutch structure is arranged on the outer surface of the top end of the stirring rod, and the driving structure is started by the rotation of the stirring rod. The driving structure is composed of a transmission part and an abutment part. The top end of the reciprocating rod extends to the outside of the stirring rod and is connected to the abutment part, cooperating with the drive of the transmission part to realize reciprocating motion.

[0008] Preferably: a water storage chamber is opened inside the tank body, the stirring rod consists of a vertical axis and a horizontal axis, the vertical axis and the horizontal axis are hollow axes, and the interiors thereof are hollow, and the bottom end of the vertical axis is rotatably connected to the bottom wall of the tank body.

[0009] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further scheme are: by integrating a water storage chamber inside the tank body, the external water tank or pipeline is eliminated, and the equipment floor space is greatly saved. The chamber can directly store cold water or additive solution, providing a stable water source for the infusion structure, and realizing the integrated operation of mixing, heating, and water delivery. At the same time, the hollow design of the vertical and horizontal axes cleverly integrates the reciprocating components into the stirring rod, which not only protects the precision transmission components from clay wear, but also avoids the external protrusion structure from hindering stirring, keeping the stirring flow field pure.

[0010] Preferably: the reciprocating rod and the vertical plate are both arranged inside the vertical shaft, the telescopic rod is slidably arranged inside the horizontal shaft, the bottom end of the reciprocating rod is fixed to the top side of the vertical plate, and the reciprocating rod passes through the vertical shaft, a limit rod for limiting the vertical plate is installed inside the vertical shaft, and an oblique sliding groove for use with a roller is opened inside the vertical plate.

[0011] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further scheme is: the telescopic rod is slidably arranged inside the horizontal axis. When the reciprocating rod drives the vertical plate to move up and down, the telescopic rod generates an axial impact force due to inertia, which forms intermittent knocking on the inner wall of the tank, which can effectively prevent high-viscosity clay from adhering to the tank wall and reduce material residue. At the same time, the relative movement between material particles is promoted through vibration, thereby improving the mixing efficiency.

[0012] Preferably, the turntable is fixed to the outer surface of the vertical shaft, the turntable is located below the clutch structure, and mounting slots for mounting magnetic blocks are provided inside the turntable. The number of the mounting slots corresponds to the number of magnetic blocks and is an even number.

[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further scheme is as follows: by arranging an even number of magnetic blocks alternately with S / N poles, a periodically changing magnetic field is formed when the turntable rotates, and the magnetic fields of adjacent magnetic blocks are in opposite directions, so that the induced current path in the aluminum block is a closed loop, maximizing the eddy current effect and improving the heating efficiency. At the same time, the number of mounting slots corresponds to the magnetic blocks and is an even number, ensuring that the magnetic cutting frequency of each area of ​​the aluminum block at the bottom of the heating tank is consistent, and the heat conducting rod transfers the heat evenly to the liquid in the heating tank, avoiding medium decomposition or tank deformation caused by local overheating.

[0014] Preferably: a plurality of the magnetic blocks are distributed in a ring on the upper surface of the turntable, and the magnetic blocks are alternately distributed with S and N poles. The heating element includes a heating tank arranged above the turntable, an aluminum block is fixed on the bottom side of the heating tank, and a heat-conducting rod extending into the interior of the heating tank is fixed on the upper surface of the aluminum block, and the heat-conducting rod is a hollow shaft.

[0015] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the hollow structure of the heat-conducting rod can also serve as a liquid flow channel. When heat-conducting oil is injected into the heating tank, the hollow shaft also serves as a circulation channel to enhance convective heat transfer, which is suitable for heating scenarios with high viscosity liquids.

[0016] Preferably, the clutch structure includes a rotating block fixed to the outer surface of the top end of the vertical shaft, two symmetrically distributed abutment blocks are provided on one side of the rotating block, elastic rods telescopically connected to the rotating block are fixed on opposite sides of the two abutment blocks, a rotating sleeve is provided above the rotating block and is sleeved on the outside of the vertical shaft, and connecting arms are hinged between the two sides of the rotating sleeve and the two abutment blocks; A return spring surrounding the outside of the vertical shaft is installed between the rotating sleeve and the rotating block, and an anti-slip pad connected to the driving structure is fixed on the separated side of the two abutment blocks.

[0017] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is: when the vertical shaft speed exceeds the threshold, the rotating block stretches the elastic rod due to centrifugal force, pushing the abutment block to expand outward, and the anti-slip pad tightly abuts the inner wall of the rotating seat of the drive structure, realizing power transmission and triggering of the automatic clutch function.

[0018] Preferably: the driving member includes a rotating seat arranged outside the vertical shaft, a groove is opened inside the rotating seat, the clutch structure is located in the groove, and the two abutment blocks rotate to generate centrifugal force and then expand outward to abut against the inner side of the groove, the driving member also includes a rotating shaft arranged outside the rotating seat, a transmission gear is fixed on the outside of the rotating seat, a driven gear and a bevel plate are fixed on the outside of the rotating shaft, and the driven gear is meshed with the transmission gear.

[0019] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is: when the vertical shaft speed reaches, the centrifugal force of the abutment block overcomes the preload force of the return spring and combines with the rotating seat groove to realize power transmission. The adjustable threshold design makes the equipment compatible with the mixing requirements of materials with different viscosities.

[0020] Preferably: the abutment member includes a second connecting rod arranged above the inclined plate, the second connecting rod has an L-shaped shape, and one end of the second connecting rod is connected to the top of the reciprocating rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably installed with a ball that abuts the top side of the inclined plate.

[0021] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the reciprocating rod is reciprocated by the abutment of the inclined disk and the ball, and the axial vibration generated and the rotary shear of the stirring rod form a composite effect, which improves the dispersion of clay particles and reduces the porosity of the ceramic product after sintering. Preferably: the infusion structure consists of a booster, a piston and a synchronizer, the synchronizer is arranged between the booster and the rotating shaft, the piston includes a piston cylinder, a plug rod extending outward is reciprocatingly arranged inside the piston cylinder, a rolling ball abutting the bottom side of the inclined disk is installed on the top of the plug rod, two multi-channel infusion tubes are fixed to the outside of the piston cylinder, and the two multi-channel infusion tubes are respectively connected to the heating tank and the chamber.

[0022] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are: the rotational motion of the rotating shaft is accurately transmitted to the booster through the synchronizer, ensuring the synchronous use of the reciprocating frequency of the piston and the stirring mechanism, reducing the fluctuation of the mixing intensity, improving the uniformity of the clay, and the rolling ball at the top of the plug rod contacts the bottom side of the inclined disk. The reciprocating rod and the piston are driven by the same power source, reducing the number of driving components and improving the overall efficiency of the system.

[0023] Preferably: the booster includes two expansion tubes, a throat is fixed between the two expansion tubes, a fan impeller is installed on the inner side of the expansion tube on the top side, and a connecting tube connected to the chamber is fixed on the bottom side of the expansion tube, the synchronizer includes two synchronization wheels, a synchronization belt is connected between the two synchronization wheels, one of the synchronization wheels is installed with a connecting shaft fixed to the fan impeller, and the other synchronization wheel is fixed to the outer surface of the rotating shaft, a bracket for supporting the booster and the heating tank is fixed on the top side of the tank body, and a limit platform for limiting the rotating shaft is fixed on the outer wall of the bracket.

[0024] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further scheme is: airflow is generated by the rotation of the fan impeller. According to the Venturi effect, the speed of the airflow increases when passing through the throat. The negative pressure acts on the water storage chamber through the bottom expansion tube and the connecting tube, preventing the liquid in the chamber from stratification and precipitation, and maintaining the uniformity of the liquid concentration and temperature in the chamber.

[0025] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: 1. In the present invention, when the reciprocating rod drives the vertical plate to move up and down, the telescopic rod generates an axial impact force due to inertia, which forms intermittent knocks on the inner wall of the tank, effectively preventing high-viscosity clay from adhering to the tank wall and reducing material residue. At the same time, the vibration promotes the relative movement between material particles, thereby improving mixing efficiency. At the same time, the telescopic rod is slidably arranged inside the horizontal axis, and the stirring radius can be automatically adjusted according to the viscosity or filling amount of the mixed clay. When processing high-viscosity materials, the telescopic rod extends outward to cover a larger area, and contracts when processing low-viscosity materials, avoiding excessive energy consumption and achieving a balance between stirring efficiency and energy consumption. In addition, the inclination angle of the inclined slide and the contact pressure of the roller can be dynamically adjusted according to the stirring resistance. When encountering high-viscosity materials, the reciprocating stroke of the vertical plate is automatically shortened to maintain stable output, avoiding overload and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0026] 2. The present invention uses alternating annular magnetic blocks to generate a continuously changing alternating magnetic field within the aluminum block as the turntable rotates. This alternating magnetic field induces annular eddy currents in the aluminum block, whose paths cover the entire cross-section of the aluminum block. Compared with static magnetic fields or unidirectional magnetic fields, the eddy current density is increased, thereby improving heating efficiency. The annular distribution ensures that the magnetic cutting frequency of each area of ​​the aluminum block is consistent, avoiding local overheating or heating blind spots, and improving the uniformity of heat transfer from the heat conducting rod to the heating tank. At the same time, the high electrical conductivity of the aluminum block, as a magnetic conductor, enhances the eddy current effect. The heat conducting rod adopts a hollow shaft design, which increases the surface area and improves the efficiency of heat convection. This reduces thermal resistance and improves the thermal response speed compared to traditional external tank heating methods.

[0027] 3. In the present invention, the fan impeller rotates to generate airflow. According to the Venturi effect, the airflow speed increases when passing through the throat. The negative pressure acts on the water storage chamber through the bottom expansion tube and the connecting tube, preventing the liquid in the chamber from stratification and precipitation, and maintaining the uniformity of the liquid concentration and temperature in the chamber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings: Figure 1 It is a diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a structural cross-sectional view of the tank body of the present invention; Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring rod of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a structural cross-sectional view of the vertical axis of the present invention; Figure 5 is a structural cross-sectional view of the heating element of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clutch structure of the present invention; Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the driving structure of the present invention; Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the infusion structure of the present invention; Figure 9 For the present invention Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of A shown.

[0029] In the figure, 1. tank body; 11. chamber; 2. stirring mechanism; 21. stirring rod; 221. vertical axis; 222. horizontal axis; 22. driving machine; 23. reciprocating rod; 24. vertical plate; 25. telescopic rod; 26. first connecting rod; 27. roller; 28. oblique slide; 3. heating structure; 31. turntable; 32. mounting groove; 33. heating element; 331. heating tank; 332. aluminum block; 333. heat-conducting rod; 34. magnetic block; 4. clutch structure; 41. rotating block; 42. abutting block ; 43. Elastic rod; 44. Rotating sleeve; 45. Connecting arm; 46. Return spring; 5. Driving structure; 51. Rotating seat; 52. Transmission gear; 53. Rotating shaft; 54. Driven gear; 55. Bevel plate; 56. Second connecting rod; 57. Ball; 6. Infusion structure; 61. Plug cylinder; 62. Plug rod; 63. Multi-channel infusion tube; 64. Expansion tube; 65. Throat tube; 66. Fan impeller; 67. Connecting tube; 68. Synchronous wheel; 69. Synchronous belt; 7. Bracket; 71. Limiting table. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0031] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the sanitary ceramic raw material clay mixing equipment provided in this embodiment includes a stirring mechanism 2 installed on a tank body 1 for mixing ceramic clay, and the tank body 1 is provided with a functional mechanism used in conjunction with the stirring mechanism 2, wherein the functional mechanism is composed of a heating structure 3, a clutch structure 4, a driving structure 5 and an infusion structure 6.

[0033] Example 1: like Figure 1-7As shown, the stirring mechanism 2 for mixing the raw clay of sanitary ceramics includes a stirring rod 21 and a driving motor 22. A reciprocating assembly is provided inside the stirring rod 21. The reciprocating assembly includes a reciprocating rod 23, a vertical plate 24, and a telescopic rod 25, which are provided inside the stirring rod 21. The vertical plate 24 and the telescopic rod 25 are directly provided with a first connecting rod 26, and the end of the first connecting rod 26 is mounted with a roller 27 that rolls with the vertical plate 24. Specifically, a water storage chamber 11 is provided inside the tank body 1. The stirring rod 21 is composed of a vertical shaft 221 and a horizontal shaft 222. Both the vertical shaft 221 and the horizontal shaft 222 are hollow shafts with a hollow interior. The bottom end of the vertical shaft 221 is rotatably connected to the bottom wall of the tank body 1. By integrating the water storage chamber 11 inside the tank body 1, an external water tank or pipeline is eliminated, significantly saving equipment space. The chamber 11 can directly store cold water or additive solution, providing a stable water source for the infusion structure 6, realizing the integrated operation of mixing, heating and water delivery. At the same time, the hollow design of the vertical axis 221 and the horizontal axis 222 cleverly embeds the reciprocating component inside the stirring rod 21, which not only protects the precision transmission components from clay wear, but also avoids the external protrusion structure from hindering stirring, thereby keeping the stirring flow field pure.

[0034] It should be noted that the reciprocating rod 23 and the vertical plate 24 are both mounted within the vertical shaft 221, while the telescopic rod 25 is slidably mounted within the horizontal shaft 222. The bottom end of the reciprocating rod 23 is fixed to the top of the vertical plate 24 and extends through the vertical shaft 221. A limit rod is mounted within the vertical shaft 221 to limit the position of the vertical plate 24. The vertical plate 24 is also provided with an inclined groove 28 that cooperates with the roller 27. Because the telescopic rod 25 is slidably mounted within the horizontal shaft 222, when the reciprocating rod 23 drives the vertical plate 24 up and down, the inertia of the telescopic rod 25 generates an axial impact force, intermittently striking the inner wall of the tank body 1. This effectively prevents high-viscosity clay from adhering to the tank wall, reduces material residue, and promotes relative movement between material particles through vibration, improving mixing efficiency. Two layers of sealing rings are installed within the vertical shaft 221 to enhance the sealing effect.

[0035] The angle of the inclined chute 28 and the contact pressure of the roller 27 can be dynamically adjusted according to the stirring resistance. When encountering high-viscosity materials, the reciprocating stroke of the vertical plate 24 is automatically shortened to maintain stable output, avoid overload, and extend the service life of the equipment. When encountering low-viscosity materials, the vertical plate 24 is retracted to avoid excessive energy consumption and achieve a balance between stirring efficiency and energy consumption.

[0036] To reduce material residue, the heating structure 3 includes a turntable 31 fixed to the outer surface of the stirring rod 21. A heating element 33 is positioned above the turntable 31, and several magnets 34 are embedded on the top side of the turntable 31. The turntable 31 is fixed to the outer surface of the vertical shaft 221 and is located below the clutch structure 4. Mounting slots 32 for the magnets 34 are defined within the turntable 31. The number of mounting slots 32 corresponds to the number of magnets 34 and is an even number. Specifically, the even number of magnets 34 is arranged with alternating north and south poles, forming a periodically changing magnetic field as the turntable 31 rotates. The magnetic fields of adjacent magnets 34 are in opposite directions, creating a closed loop path for the induced current within the aluminum block 332, maximizing the eddy current effect and improving heating efficiency. Furthermore, the number of mounting slots 32 corresponds to the number of magnets 34 and is an even number, ensuring that the magnetic cutting frequency is consistent across all areas of the aluminum block 332 at the bottom of the heating tank 331. The heat conducting rods 333 evenly transfer heat to the liquid within the heating tank 331, preventing local overheating from decomposing the medium or deforming the tank body 1. The tank body 1 is made of pressure-resistant material.

[0037] It should be noted that a number of magnetic blocks 34 are distributed in a ring on the upper surface of the turntable 31, with the magnetic blocks 34 having alternating S and N poles. The heating element 33 includes a heating tank 331 disposed above the turntable 31. An aluminum block 332 is fixed to the bottom side of the heating tank 331. A heat conducting rod 333 is fixed to the upper surface of the aluminum block 332 and extends into the interior of the heating tank 331. The heat conducting rod 333 is a hollow shaft. The hollow structure of the heat conducting rod 333 also serves as a liquid flow channel. When thermal oil is injected into the heating tank 331, the hollow shaft also serves as a circulation channel, enhancing convective heat transfer, making it suitable for heating high-viscosity liquids.

[0038] In addition, the symmetry of the magnetic field reduces magnetic leakage, avoids interference with metal parts outside the tank body 1, and improves the electromagnetic compatibility of the equipment. The surface of the aluminum block 332 is hard-oxidized to improve its resistance to eddy current thermal stress fatigue and extend its service life. At the same time, a spiral partition is added to the hollow shaft of the heat-conducting rod 333 to form a spiral flow channel, which prolongs the residence time of water in the rod and makes full use of the waste heat of the rod to preheat the cold water. Drain holes are opened circumferentially at the lower part of the heat-conducting rod 333 with an aperture of 2-3mm. The Coanda effect is used to make the water flow swirl along the inner wall of the heating tank 331, reducing the direct impact on the eddy current heating area. The inner wall of the heat-conducting rod 333 is chrome-plated to reduce scale residue.

[0039] To achieve the automatic clutch function, the clutch structure 4 is set on the outer surface of the top end of the stirring rod 21, and the rotation of the stirring rod 21 is used to activate the driving structure 5. The driving structure 5 is composed of a transmission member and an abutment member. The top end of the reciprocating rod 23 extends to the outside of the stirring rod 21 and is connected to the abutment member, cooperating with the drive of the transmission member to achieve reciprocating motion. Specifically, the clutch structure 4 includes a rotating block 41 fixed to the outer surface of the top end of the vertical shaft 221. Two abutment blocks 42 are symmetrically distributed on one side of the rotating block 41. The two abutment blocks 42 are fixed on opposite sides with elastic rods 43 that are telescopically connected to the rotating block 41. A rotating sleeve 44 is set above the rotating block 41 and is sleeved on the outside of the vertical shaft 221. Connecting arms 45 are hinged between the two abutment blocks 42 on both sides of the rotating sleeve 44. A return spring 46 is installed between the rotating sleeve 44 and the rotating block 41, surrounding the exterior of the vertical shaft 221. Anti-slip pads connected to the drive structure 5 are fixed to the separated sides of the two abutment blocks 42. When the rotation speed of the vertical shaft 221 exceeds a threshold, the centrifugal force of the rotating block 41 stretches the elastic rod 43, pushing the abutment blocks 42 outward. The anti-slip pads tightly abut the inner wall of the rotating base 51 of the drive structure 5, enabling power transmission and triggering the automatic clutch function. The elastic rod 43 consists of a rod body and a spring. One end of the rod body is fixed to the abutment block 42, and the other end extends into the interior of the rotating block 41.

[0040] To drive the reciprocating rod 23, the drive element includes a rotating seat 51 disposed on the exterior of the vertical shaft 221. A groove is defined within the interior of the rotating seat 51, within which the clutch structure 4 is located. The two abutment blocks 42 rotate to generate centrifugal force, expanding outward and abutting against the inner sides of the groove. The drive element also includes a rotating shaft 53 disposed on the exterior of the rotating seat 51. A transmission gear 52 is secured to the exterior of the rotating seat 51. A driven gear 54 and a bevel plate 55 are secured to the exterior of the rotating shaft 53. The driven gear 54 meshes with the transmission gear 52. Specifically, when the vertical shaft 221 reaches a certain speed, the centrifugal force of the abutment blocks 42 overcomes the preload force of the return spring 46, engaging with the groove of the rotating seat 51 to achieve power transmission. This adjustable threshold design enables the device to accommodate the mixing requirements of materials with different viscosities. The abutment member comprises a second connecting rod 56 positioned above the bevel disc 55. This second connecting rod 56 is L-shaped, with one end connected to the top of the reciprocating rod 23. A ball bearing 57 is rotatably mounted on the other end of the second connecting rod 56, abutting the top side of the bevel disc 55. The abutment between the bevel disc 55 and the ball bearing 57 causes the reciprocating rod 23 to reciprocate. The resulting axial vibration, combined with the rotational shear of the stirring rod 21, creates a combined effect, improving the dispersion of clay particles and reducing the porosity of the sintered ceramic product. The reciprocating rod 23 can be equipped with a spring, which allows the ball bearing 57 to better contact the bevel disc 55. Made of aluminum alloy 7075-T6, the bevel disc 55 reduces its moment of inertia, lowering the energy consumption of the drive motor 22. By changing the bevel disc 55 to different angles, the reciprocating frequency can be adjusted continuously to meet the mixing requirements of various materials, from slurry to kaolin.

[0041] Example 2: like Figure 1 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, to enhance the heating effect, the infusion structure 6 comprises a booster, a piston, and a synchronizer. The synchronizer is disposed between the booster and the rotating shaft 53. The piston comprises a piston cylinder 61, within which a plug rod 62 extending outwardly is reciprocally disposed. The top end of the plug rod 62 is mounted with a ball that abuts the bottom side of the inclined disk 55. Two multi-way infusion tubes 63 are fixed to the outside of the piston cylinder 61. The two multi-way infusion tubes 63 are connected to the heating tank 331 and the chamber 11, respectively. The synchronizer precisely transmits the rotational motion of the rotating shaft 53 to the booster, ensuring the synchronous reciprocating frequency of the piston and stirring mechanism 2. This reduces fluctuations in mixing intensity and improves clay uniformity. The ball at the top end of the plug rod 62 contacts the bottom side of the inclined disk 55, utilizing the same power source to drive the reciprocating rod 23 and the piston, reducing the number of drive components and improving the overall efficiency of the system.

[0042] Specifically, the supercharger includes two expansion tubes 64, a throat 65 is fixed between the two expansion tubes 64, a fan impeller 66 is installed inside the top expansion tube 64, and a connecting tube 67 connected to the chamber 11 is fixed to the bottom expansion tube 64. The synchronous part includes two synchronous wheels 68, and a synchronous belt 69 is connected between the two synchronous wheels 68. One of the synchronous wheels 68 is installed with a connecting shaft fixed to the fan impeller 66, and the other synchronous wheel 68 is fixed to the outer surface of the rotating shaft 53. The top side of the tank body 1 is fixed with a bracket 7 that supports the supercharger and the heating tank 331, and the outer wall of the bracket 7 is fixed with a limit platform 71 that limits the rotating shaft 53. The limit platform 71 on the outer wall of the bracket 7 axially constrains the rotating shaft 53, controls the radial runout within, reduces vibration during high-speed rotation, and extends the life of the bearing.

[0043] It should be noted that the airflow is generated by the rotation of the fan impeller 66. Due to the Venturi effect, the airflow increases in velocity when passing through the throat 65. This negative pressure acts on the water storage chamber 11 through the bottom expansion tube 64 and the connecting tube 67, preventing the liquid in the chamber 11 from stratifying and settling, and maintaining the uniformity of the liquid concentration and temperature in the chamber 11. During the mixing stage, the liquid heated in the chamber 11 is mixed with the liquid in the chamber 11. The main functions include optimizing mixing efficiency, promoting chemical reactions, and adjusting the viscosity of the material. For example, the appropriate temperature can accelerate the dissolution of additives, improve the fluidity of the slurry, make mixing more uniform, and reduce agglomeration. At the same time, temperature control may affect microbial activity, especially in the presence of organic additives, to prevent spoilage. During the storage stage, temperature control of the water storage chamber may help maintain the stability of the material, prevent stratification or precipitation, and maintain uniformity.

[0044] like Figures 1-9 As shown, the principle of the sanitary ceramic raw material clay mixing equipment provided in this embodiment is as follows: The driving motor 22 is started, driving the stirring rod 21 to rotate in the tank body 1, basically stirring and mixing the ceramic clay, injecting liquid into the chamber 11, adding heat-conducting medium into the heating tank 331, and starting the driving motor 22 to drive the stirring rod 21 to rotate. The turntable 31 fixed on its outer surface rotates synchronously, and the magnetic blocks 34 with alternating S / N poles and annular distribution on the upper surface of the turntable 31 rotate accordingly. The aluminum block 332 fixed at the bottom of the heating tank 331 is in the changing magnetic field generated by the rotating magnetic block 34. The changing magnetic field induces eddy currents in the aluminum block 332. When the eddy currents flow in the aluminum block 332, they encounter resistance and generate heat according to Joule's law, which is induction heating. The generated heat is efficiently conducted to the interior of the heating tank 331 through the heat-conducting rod 333, heating the liquid therein, such as water or additive solution. When the stirring rod 21 rotates at high speed, the rotating block 41 fixed on its top rotates accordingly. At the same time, the abutment blocks 42 on both sides of the rotating block 41 overcome the pulling force of the return spring 46 under the action of centrifugal force and expand outward. When the speed reaches a certain threshold and the centrifugal force is large enough, the anti-slip pads on the abutment blocks 42 abut against the inner wall of the groove inside the rotating seat 51. At this time, the clutch is completed, and the rotational power of the rotating block 41 is transmitted to the rotating seat 51 through the abutment blocks 42. The rotation of the rotating seat 51 drives the transmission gear 52 on it to rotate. The transmission gear 52 engages and drives the driven gear 54 to rotate, thereby driving the rotating shaft 53 and the inclined plate 55 fixed to the rotating shaft 53 to rotate together. The top surface of the inclined plate 55 is inclined. The ball 57 at one end of the second connecting rod 56 always abuts against the top surface of the rotating inclined plate 55 under the action of a spring or gravity. The rotation of the inclined plate 55 causes the height of the contact point between the inclined plate 55 and the ball 57 to change periodically, forcing the second connecting rod 56 to reciprocate up and down. The other end of the second connecting rod 56 is connected to the top of the reciprocating rod 23, thereby driving the entire reciprocating rod 23 to perform up and down reciprocating motion inside the vertical shaft 221. The downward movement of the reciprocating rod 23 pushes the vertical plate 24 to move downward. The roller 27 at the end of the first connecting rod 26 rolls in the oblique slide 28 of the vertical plate 24, converting the vertical downward motion of the vertical plate 24 into a horizontal telescopic motion of the telescopic rod 25 outward along the horizontal axis 222. While the stirring rod 21 rotates as a whole to perform macroscopic stirring, the telescopic rod 25 periodically telescopes horizontally within the horizontal axis 222, just like piling or impacting, which produces strong local shearing, squeezing and turning effects on the clay, greatly enhancing the uniformity and efficiency of mixing and effectively breaking up clay agglomerations. In addition, when the driving structure 5 is working, it will also drive the infusion structure 6, and the fan impeller 66 rotates to generate airflow. According to the Venturi effect, the speed of the airflow increases when passing through the throat 65. The negative pressure acts on the water storage chamber 11 through the bottom expansion tube 64 and the connecting tube 67, preventing the liquid in the chamber 11 from stratification and precipitation, and maintaining the uniformity of the liquid concentration and temperature in the chamber 11.

[0045] For example, certain words are used in the specification and claims to refer to specific components. Those skilled in the art should understand that hardware manufacturers may use different terms to refer to the same component. This specification and claims do not use differences in names as a way to distinguish components, but use differences in the functions of the components as the criteria for distinction. For example, "including" mentioned throughout the specification and claims is an open term and should be interpreted as "including but not limited to". "Approximately" means that within an acceptable error range, those skilled in the art can solve technical problems within a certain error range and basically achieve technical effects.

[0046] It should be noted that the terms "include," "comprises," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such product or system. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system comprising the element.

[0047] The foregoing description shows and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. Rather, the present invention can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments and can be modified within the scope of the inventive concept described herein by the teachings above or by techniques or knowledge in the relevant art. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be protected by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sanitary ceramic raw material clay mixing equipment, characterized in that, The invention comprises a stirring mechanism (2) installed on a tank body (1) for mixing ceramic clay, wherein the tank body (1) is provided with a functional mechanism used in conjunction with the stirring mechanism (2), wherein the functional mechanism is composed of a heating structure (3), a clutch structure (4), a driving structure (5) and an infusion structure (6); The stirring mechanism (2) includes a stirring rod (21) and a driving machine (22); a reciprocating assembly is provided inside the stirring rod (21); the reciprocating assembly includes a reciprocating rod (23), a vertical plate (24), and a telescopic rod (25) provided inside the stirring rod (21); a first connecting rod (26) is directly provided between the vertical plate (24) and the telescopic rod (25); and a roller (27) is installed at the end of the first connecting rod (26) and is in rolling engagement with the vertical plate (24); The heating structure (3) comprises a turntable (31) fixed to the outer surface of the stirring rod (21), a heating element (33) is arranged above the turntable (31), and a plurality of magnetic blocks (34) are embedded on the top side of the turntable (31); The clutch structure (4) is arranged on the outer surface of the top end of the stirring rod (21), and the rotation of the stirring rod (21) is used to start the driving structure (5), and the driving structure (5) is composed of a transmission member and an abutment member. The top end of the reciprocating rod (23) extends to the outside of the stirring rod (21) and is connected to the abutment member, and cooperates with the drive of the transmission member to realize reciprocating motion.

2. A sanitary ceramic raw material clay mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water storage chamber (11) is provided inside the tank body (1), and the stirring rod (21) is composed of a vertical shaft (221) and a horizontal shaft (222). Both the vertical shaft (221) and the horizontal shaft (222) are hollow shafts, and their interiors are both hollow. The bottom end of the vertical shaft (221) is rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the tank body (1).

3. The device for mixing raw clay for sanitary ceramics according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reciprocating rod (23) and the vertical plate (24) are both arranged inside the vertical shaft (221), and the telescopic rod (25) is slidably arranged inside the horizontal shaft (222). The bottom end of the reciprocating rod (23) is fixed to the top side of the vertical plate (24), and the reciprocating rod (23) passes through the vertical shaft (221). A limiting rod for limiting the vertical plate (24) is installed inside the vertical shaft (221), and an oblique sliding groove (28) for use with a roller (27) is opened inside the vertical plate (24).

4. The device for mixing raw clay for sanitary ceramics according to claim 2, characterized in that: The turntable (31) is fixed to the outer surface of the vertical shaft (221). The turntable (31) is located below the clutch structure (4). The turntable (31) is provided with mounting grooves (32) for mounting magnetic blocks (34). The number of the mounting grooves (32) corresponds to the number of the magnetic blocks (34) and is set to an even number.

5. The device for mixing raw clay for sanitary ceramics according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of magnetic blocks (34) are distributed in an annular manner on the upper surface of the turntable (31), and the magnetic blocks (34) are alternately distributed with S and N poles. The heating element (33) includes a heating tank (331) arranged above the turntable (31), an aluminum block (332) is fixed to the bottom side of the heating tank (331), and a heat-conducting rod (333) extending into the interior of the heating tank (331) is fixed to the upper surface of the aluminum block (332), and the heat-conducting rod (333) is a hollow shaft.

6. The equipment for mixing raw clay for sanitary ceramics according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clutch structure (4) includes a rotating block (41) fixed to the outer surface of the top end of the vertical shaft (221), two symmetrically distributed abutment blocks (42) are provided on one side of the rotating block (41), and elastic rods (43) telescopically connected to the rotating block (41) are fixed on opposite sides of the two abutment blocks (42), a rotating sleeve (44) sleeved on the outside of the vertical shaft (221) is provided above the rotating block (41), and connecting arms (45) are hingedly connected between the two sides of the rotating sleeve (44) and the two abutment blocks (42); A return spring (46) surrounding the outside of the vertical shaft (221) is installed between the rotating sleeve (44) and the rotating block (41), and an anti-slip pad connected to the driving structure (5) is fixed on the separated side of the two abutment blocks (42).

7. The device for mixing raw clay for sanitary ceramics according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving member includes a rotating seat (51) arranged outside the vertical shaft (221), a groove is opened inside the rotating seat (51), the clutch structure (4) is located in the groove, and the two abutting blocks (42) rotate to generate centrifugal force and then expand outward to abut against the inner side of the groove. The driving member also includes a rotating shaft (53) arranged outside the rotating seat (51), a transmission gear (52) is fixed outside the rotating seat (51), a driven gear (54) and a bevel plate (55) are fixed outside the rotating shaft (53), and the driven gear (54) is meshed with the transmission gear (52).

8. The device for mixing raw clay for sanitary ceramics according to claim 7, characterized in that: The abutment member includes a second connecting rod (56) arranged above the inclined plate (55), the second connecting rod (56) having an L-shaped outer shape, one end of the second connecting rod (56) being connected to the top end of the reciprocating rod (23), and the other end of the second connecting rod (56) being rotatably mounted with a ball (57) abutting against the top side of the inclined plate (55).

9. The device for mixing raw clay for sanitary ceramics according to claim 8, characterized in that: The infusion structure (6) is composed of a booster, a piston, and a synchronization member. The synchronization member is arranged between the booster and the rotating shaft (53). The piston member includes a piston cylinder (61). A plug rod (62) extending outward is reciprocatingly arranged inside the piston cylinder (61). A rolling ball is installed on the top of the plug rod (62) and abuts against the bottom side of the inclined plate (55). Two multi-channel infusion tubes (63) are fixed to the outside of the piston cylinder (61). The two multi-channel infusion tubes (63) are respectively connected to the heating tank (331) and the chamber (11).

10. The equipment for mixing raw clay for sanitary ceramics according to claim 9, characterized in that: The booster comprises two expansion tubes (64), a throat (65) is fixed between the two expansion tubes (64), a fan impeller (66) is installed inside the top expansion tube (64), and a connecting tube (67) connected to the chamber (11) is fixed to the bottom expansion tube (64), the synchronous member comprises two synchronous wheels (68), a synchronous belt (69) is connected between the two synchronous wheels (68), one of the synchronous wheels (68) is installed with a connecting shaft fixed to the fan impeller (66), and the other synchronous wheel (68) is fixed to the outer surface of the rotating shaft (53), the top side of the tank body (1) is fixed with a bracket (7) for supporting the booster and the heating tank (331), and the outer wall of the bracket (7) is fixed with a limit platform (71) for limiting the rotating shaft (53).

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