A standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of agricultural research and silage feed experimental research, and discloses a standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument, which comprises a treatment bin and a plurality of storage bins, the storage bins are arranged on the top surface of the treatment bin, a pressure monitoring control module and a feeding assembly are arranged in the storage bins, and the pressure monitoring control module is electrically connected with the feeding assembly; a partition is arranged in the treatment bin, a mixing assembly is arranged on the top surface of the partition, a pressing assembly is arranged on the bottom surface of the partition, a fixing ring is arranged at the top end of the pressing assembly, a plurality of frustopyramidal shapes are arranged on the fixing ring, and the frustopyramidal shapes are matched with through holes on the partition; a connecting cylinder is arranged at the bottom end of the treatment bin, and a collecting tank is arranged on the connecting cylinder; a plurality of raw materials can be stored in the plurality of storage bins, the feeding assembly is controlled by the pressure monitoring control module, accurate quantitative feeding is realized, and the mixing, transfer and pressing of the raw materials are automatically completed by the mixing assembly and the pressing assembly, so that the burden of the staff is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural research and experimental research on livestock silage, and in particular to a standardized quantitative experimental instrument for mixing silage raw materials. Background Technology

[0002] Silage is a storage technique that involves compacting and sealing fresh plant varieties to isolate them from air, followed by anaerobic fermentation. This reduces nutrient loss and facilitates digestion and absorption by animals. The ratio of raw materials and the uniformity of mixing are key experimental factors affecting the quality of silage.

[0003] In practical research, some silage raw materials, when ensiled alone, often fail to meet the core environmental conditions required for anaerobic fermentation due to their high moisture content and low soluble sugar content. This leads to fermentation spoilage, significant loss of nutrients, and poor silage quality. However, by mixing silage raw materials with different characteristics in a scientific ratio, key fermentation factors such as moisture, sugar, and nutrients can be complemented, thereby optimizing the silage fermentation environment and effectively improving the quality defects of silage when used alone. This is one of the core directions of current research on improving silage quality.

[0004] Currently, when conducting silage research in the laboratory, the quantitative addition of raw materials mostly relies on manual weighing and pouring into containers. The mixing process is often completed by manual stirring, and subsequent pressurization also requires manual operation. This method is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but more importantly, it lacks the support of dedicated standardized equipment, making it difficult to accurately control the proportion and mixing uniformity of different raw materials. It is also impossible to stably reproduce the experimental conditions for mixed silage, resulting in insufficient accuracy of experimental data and failing to provide reliable basic conditions for silage quality research.

[0005] Therefore, in order to meet the standardization and automation requirements of raw material processing in silage experiments, there is an urgent need to develop a precise and efficient mixing experimental instrument to achieve quantitative proportioning of different silage raw materials, uniform mixing and standardized pressurization to optimize the experimental process, improve the reliability of research data, reduce the burden on staff and improve work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a standardized quantitative experimental instrument for mixing silage raw materials, in order to solve the problems that most current experiments rely on manual operation, resulting in heavy workload for staff, low work efficiency, and insufficient standardization of experimental procedures.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument includes a processing chamber and several storage chambers. The storage chambers are located on the top surface of the processing chamber. Each storage chamber is equipped with a pressure monitoring and control module and a feeding component. The pressure monitoring and control module is electrically connected to the feeding component and is used to control the feeding component to quantitatively deliver raw materials to the processing chamber.

[0009] The processing chamber is equipped with a partition. A mixing component is installed on the top surface of the partition for mixing raw materials, and a pressurizing component is installed on the bottom surface of the partition for pressing the raw materials. A fixing ring is installed at the top of the pressurizing component, and several truncated cones are installed on the fixing ring. The truncated cones are adapted to the through holes on the partition for sealing the through holes.

[0010] A connecting cylinder is installed at the bottom of the processing chamber, which is located directly below the pressurization component. A collection tank is installed on the connecting cylinder.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a discharge pipe installed on the storage silo and a baffle that is slidably installed in the cavity of the storage silo wall. The baffle is used to block the outlet of the discharge pipe. A micro motor is installed on the storage silo. The shaft of the micro motor is connected to a lead screw. The lead screw is threadedly engaged with the baffle to drive the baffle to move.

[0012] Furthermore, the top surface of the processing silo is provided with several connecting seats and connecting ports. The connecting seats are adapted to the storage silo, the connecting ports are adapted to the discharge pipe, and a sealing cap is provided at the opening of the connecting port.

[0013] Furthermore, the mixing assembly includes a stirring shaft rotatably mounted on the partition and several baffles mounted on the stirring shaft. A drive motor is mounted on the top surface of the processing chamber, and the drive motor shaft is connected to the top of the stirring shaft to drive the stirring shaft to rotate.

[0014] Furthermore, the top surface of the partition is provided with a rounded corner at the angle between it and the inner wall of the processing chamber, and a conical guide block is provided at the bottom end of the stirring shaft to guide the raw materials to the through hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the pressurization assembly includes an electric cylinder disposed on the bottom surface of the partition and a pressure plate connected to the telescopic end of the electric cylinder. A protective cylinder is disposed on the pressure plate, and a fixing ring is disposed on the protective cylinder. The outer diameter of the pressure plate and the protective cylinder are both adapted to the inner diameter of the connecting cylinder.

[0016] Furthermore, a fixed cylinder is provided on the bottom surface of the partition, the electric cylinder is located inside the fixed cylinder, the protective cylinder is sleeved outside the fixed cylinder, and the top surface of the fixed ring is inclined.

[0017] Furthermore, the processing chamber includes a mixing chamber and a transition chamber. The mixing chamber is located on the transition chamber, and a sealing gasket is provided between the two. A partition is located on the bottom surface of the mixing chamber, and a connecting cylinder is located on the bottom surface of the transition chamber. A support frame is provided on the transition chamber.

[0018] Furthermore, the storage silo is made of transparent material and has a top cover at its opening.

[0019] The principles and beneficial effects of the technical solution are as follows:

[0020] This invention provides a standardized quantitative experimental instrument for mixing silage raw materials.

[0021] 1. By setting up multiple storage bins, various raw materials can be stored independently. Each storage bin detects the weight of the raw materials in the bin through an individual pressure monitoring and control module, and controls the opening and closing of the feeding components. By monitoring the weight of the raw materials, accurate quantitative feeding is achieved, replacing traditional manual operation, reducing weighing errors and lowering the risk of raw material contamination.

[0022] 2. The mixing component automatically and evenly mixes various raw materials. After mixing, the pressurizing component moves downward, causing the cone to separate from the through hole. This allows the raw materials above the partition to automatically fall into the connecting cylinder at the bottom of the processing chamber through the through hole. The pressurizing component continues to move downward to press the raw materials. The entire process is completed automatically in a sealed processing chamber without manual operation, making the processing process more standardized, effectively reducing the burden on staff, and ensuring a good experimental environment to avoid the raw materials being affected by external factors. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mixing chamber of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the mixed state of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the pressed state of the present invention;

[0030] The corresponding labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Processing chamber; 101. Mixing chamber; 102. Transition chamber; 103. Sealing gasket; 104. Support frame; 2. Storage chamber; 201. Connecting seat; 202. Connection port; 203. Pressure monitoring and control module; 204. Discharge pipe; 205. Baffle; 206. Lead screw; 207. Micro motor; 208. Top cover; 3. Stirring shaft; 301. Baffle; 302. Drive motor; 303. Conical guide block; 4. Pressure plate; 401. Fixing ring; 402. Frustum; 403. Electric cylinder; 404. Partition; 405. Through hole; 406. Fixing cylinder; 407. Protective cylinder; 5. Connecting cylinder; 501. Collection tank. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0032] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument includes a processing chamber 1 and several storage chambers 2. The storage chambers 2 are located on the top surface of the processing chamber 1 and are used to store raw materials. The top surface of the processing chamber 1 is provided with contacts to electrically connect the storage chambers 2 and the processing chamber 1. Each storage chamber 2 is equipped with a pressure monitoring and control module 203 and a feeding component. The core of the pressure monitoring and control module 203 uses an MPX5100 pressure sensor and an 80C51 MCU. The pressure sensor monitors the weight of the raw materials in the storage chamber 2, and the signal is fed back to the MCU. The MCU then controls the feeding component to perform corresponding actions. The storage chamber 2 is connected to the processing chamber 1 through the feeding component. Quantitative feeding can be achieved by controlling the opening and closing of the feeding component. The pressure monitoring and control module 203 is electrically connected to the feeding component and is used to control the feeding component to quantitatively deliver raw materials to the processing chamber 1.

[0033] A partition 404 is installed inside the processing chamber 1, dividing the inner cavity of the processing chamber 1 into upper and lower parts. A mixing component is installed on the top surface of the partition 404, located in the upper half of the inner cavity of the processing chamber 1, for mixing raw materials. A pressurizing component is installed on the bottom surface of the partition 404, located in the lower half of the inner cavity of the processing chamber 1, for pressing the raw materials. A fixing ring 401 is installed at the top of the pressurizing component, and several truncated cones 402 are installed on the fixing ring 401. The truncated cones 402 are adapted to the through holes 405 on the partition 404 to seal the through holes 405. When the truncated cones 402 and the through holes 405 are engaged, the top surface of the partition 404 forms a complete plane to support the raw materials, facilitating the mixing component to mix the raw materials evenly. Both the mixing component and the pressurizing component are controlled by a controller on the processing chamber 1 to perform corresponding actions. The entire device is powered by an external plug.

[0034] The bottom of the processing chamber 1 is provided with a connecting cylinder 5, which is located directly below the pressurizing component. A collection tank 501 is provided on the connecting cylinder 5. The collection tank 501 seals the bottom opening of the connecting cylinder 5, supports the mixed raw materials, and facilitates the pressurizing component to compact them. The collection tank 501 and the connecting cylinder 5 are connected by a threaded structure, and the collection tank 501 has a matching can lid, which is also connected by a threaded structure, for sealing the collection tank 501 and sealing the compressed raw materials for storage.

[0035] In use, firstly, the storage bin 2 is installed on the top surface of the processing bin 1, and each raw material is distributed into the storage bin 2. The weight of the raw materials in each storage bin 2 is monitored in real time by each independent pressure monitoring and control module 203. The addition weight of each raw material is preset. When the device is started, the MCU in the pressure monitoring and control module 203 controls the feeding component to open. The raw materials in the storage bin 2 gradually enter the processing bin 1 through the feeding component, so that the total weight of the raw materials in the storage bin 2 is reduced. When the pressure monitoring and control module 203 detects that the reduction reaches the preset addition weight, it controls the feeding component to close and stops feeding, thereby achieving precise quantitative addition of raw materials, replacing the traditional manual weighing method, reducing measurement errors, and reducing the risk of raw material exposure and contamination.

[0036] Each raw material enters the upper half of the inner cavity of processing chamber 1. The mixing component is activated, and its rotation uniformly mixes the raw materials, replacing manual mixing. After mixing, the rotation speed of the mixing component is reduced to allow it to rotate slowly. Simultaneously, the pressurizing component is activated, causing the fixing ring 401 to move downwards. This causes the cone 402 to exit the through hole 405, opening the through holes 405 on the partition 404. The mixed raw materials then enter the lower half of the inner cavity of processing chamber 1 through the through holes 405. No manual transfer of the mixed raw materials is required. The falling raw materials fill the connecting cylinder 5 and are supported by the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the collection tank 501. The pressurizing component continues to move downwards into the connecting cylinder 5, compressing the raw materials inside and completing the pressing process. The collection tank 501 is then unscrewed, and the compressed raw materials are located inside, facilitating transfer by the staff. The entire process requires no manual operation, effectively reducing the workload of staff, improving experimental efficiency, and standardizing each step to avoid interference from human factors.

[0037] In this embodiment, the feeding assembly includes a discharge pipe 204 disposed on the storage silo 2 and a baffle 205 slidably disposed within the cavity of the storage silo 2 wall. The baffle 205 is used to block the opening of the discharge pipe 204. A micro motor 207 is disposed on the storage silo 2, and the shaft of the micro motor 207 is connected to a lead screw 206. The lead screw 206 is threadedly engaged with the baffle 205 to drive the baffle 205 to move. The pressure monitoring and control module 203 can control the start, stop, and reverse rotation of the micro motor 207. The micro motor 207 drives the lead screw 206 to rotate, thereby driving the baffle 205 to move up and down within the cavity of the storage silo 2 wall. When the baffle 205 moves upward, the opening of the discharge pipe 204 is opened, and the raw material in the storage silo 2 enters the discharge pipe 204 through the opening and finally enters the processing silo 1. When the baffle 205 moves downward, it can block the opening and stop feeding, thereby realizing automatic feeding without the need for manual addition of raw materials by personnel.

[0038] In this embodiment, the top surface of the processing chamber 1 is provided with several connecting seats 201 and connecting ports 202. The connecting seats 201 are adapted to the storage chamber 2, and the connecting ports 202 are adapted to the discharge pipe 204. A sealing cap is provided at the opening of the connecting port 202. The bottom end of the storage chamber 2 can be locked into the connecting seat 201. At the same time, the sealing cap is removed, and the discharge pipe 204 is inserted into the connecting port 202, thus completing the installation of the storage chamber 2. The setting of multiple sets of connecting seats 201 and connecting ports 202 allows the staff to install the corresponding number of storage chambers 2 according to the experimental needs to process various raw materials.

[0039] In this embodiment, the mixing assembly includes a stirring shaft 3 rotatably mounted on a partition 404 and several baffles 301 mounted on the stirring shaft 3. A drive motor 302 is mounted on the top surface of the processing chamber 1, and the shaft of the drive motor 302 is connected to the top end of the stirring shaft 3 to drive the stirring shaft 3 to rotate. The drive motor 302 is controlled by a controller, and its speed can be adjusted according to experimental requirements, thereby driving the stirring shaft 3 to rotate. The baffles 301 agitate the raw materials, making the raw materials uniformly mixed together, replacing manual mixing and improving work efficiency.

[0040] In this embodiment, a rounded corner is provided at the angle between the top surface of the partition 404 and the inner wall of the processing chamber 1, and a conical guide block 303 is provided at the bottom end of the stirring shaft 3 to guide the raw material to the through hole 405. Under the action of the conical guide block 303 and the rounded corner, the raw material on the partition 404 moves towards the center of the through hole 405, which facilitates its subsequent entry into the lower half of the inner cavity of the processing chamber 1 through the through hole 405. At the same time, it can prevent the raw material from accumulating at the edge of the inner cavity of the processing chamber 1 or at the root of the stirring shaft 3, thus avoiding raw material deposition.

[0041] In this embodiment, the pressurizing assembly includes an electric cylinder 403 disposed on the bottom surface of the partition 404 and a pressure plate 4 connected to the telescopic end of the electric cylinder 403. A protective cylinder 407 is disposed on the pressure plate 4, and a fixing ring 401 is disposed on the protective cylinder 407. The outer diameters of the pressure plate 4 and the protective cylinder 407 are both adapted to the inner diameter of the connecting cylinder 5. The electric cylinder 403 is controlled by a controller. After mixing is completed, the telescopic end of the electric cylinder 403 extends, driving the pressure plate 4 to move downward. This causes the fixed ring 401 to move downward synchronously through the protective cylinder 407, causing the cone 402 to move downward and exit the through hole 405, opening the through hole 405. After the raw material passes through the through hole 405, it falls into the lower half of the inner cavity of the processing chamber 1 and fills the connecting cylinder 5. The telescopic end of the electric cylinder 403 is then extended, causing the pressure plate 4 and the protective cylinder 407 to continue moving downward and extending into the connecting cylinder 5 to squeeze the raw material inside, thereby achieving the pressing of the raw material. This eliminates the need for workers to transfer the raw material and replaces the manual pressing method, reducing the burden on workers.

[0042] In this embodiment, a fixed cylinder 406 is provided on the bottom surface of the partition 404, the electric cylinder 403 is located inside the fixed cylinder 406, and the protective cylinder 407 is sleeved on the outside of the fixed cylinder 406. The top surface of the fixing ring 401 is inclined. The fixed cylinder 406 can protect the electric cylinder 403, isolate the raw material outside the fixed cylinder 406, and prevent the raw material from entering the protective cylinder 407 when the protective cylinder 407 moves downward, thus preventing material loss. When the raw material falls from the inclined top surface to the top surface of the fixing ring 401, it can slide down the inclined surface, avoiding accumulation on the top surface of the fixing ring 401. Combined with the inverted cone design at the bottom of the processing chamber 1, all raw materials can smoothly enter the bottom of the processing chamber 1 and finally enter the connecting cylinder 5, reducing material waste.

[0043] In this embodiment, the processing chamber 1 includes a mixing chamber 101 and a transition chamber 102. The mixing chamber 101 is disposed on the transition chamber 102, and a sealing gasket 103 is provided between the two. A partition 404 is disposed on the bottom surface of the mixing chamber 101, and a connecting cylinder 5 is disposed on the bottom surface of the transition chamber 102. A support frame 104 is provided on the transition chamber 102. The processing chamber 1 adopts a split design, which is formed by splicing the mixing chamber 101 and the transition chamber 102, so that the processing chamber 1 can be disassembled, which is convenient for the staff to clean the inside of the chamber. The sealing gasket 103 can reduce the direction between the mixing chamber 101 and the transition chamber 102, providing a good sealed environment, which is conducive to the experiment. The support frame 104 supports the device, improves the stability of the device, and prevents it from tipping over.

[0044] In this embodiment, the storage bin 2 is made of transparent material, and its opening is provided with a top cover 208. The transparent material of the storage bin 2 allows the staff to observe the remaining raw materials in the storage bin 2, which is convenient for management. The top cover 208 can close the opening of the storage bin 2 to prevent the raw materials from being contaminated by moisture.

[0045] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention, and common knowledge regarding specific technical solutions or characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solutions of the present invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A standardized quantitative experimental instrument for mixing silage raw materials, characterized in that: It includes a processing chamber (1) and several storage chambers (2). The storage chambers (2) are located on the top surface of the processing chamber (1). Each storage chamber (2) is equipped with a pressure monitoring and control module (203) and a feeding component. The pressure monitoring and control module (203) is electrically connected to the feeding component and is used to control the feeding component to quantitatively deliver raw materials to the processing chamber (1). The processing chamber (1) is provided with a partition (404). A mixing component is provided on the top surface of the partition (404) for mixing raw materials. A pressurizing component is provided on the bottom surface of the partition (404) for pressing the raw materials. A fixing ring (401) is provided at the top of the pressurizing component. Several truncated cones (402) are provided on the fixing ring (401). The truncated cones (402) are adapted to the through holes (405) on the partition (404) for sealing the through holes (405). The bottom of the processing chamber (1) is provided with a connecting cylinder (5), which is located directly below the pressurization component. A collection tank (501) is provided on the connecting cylinder (5).

2. The standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a discharge pipe (204) disposed on the storage silo (2) and a baffle (205) slidably disposed in the cavity of the silo wall of the storage silo (2). The baffle (205) is used to block the opening of the discharge pipe (204). A micro motor (207) is disposed on the storage silo (2). The shaft of the micro motor (207) is connected to a lead screw (206). The lead screw (206) is threadedly engaged with the baffle (205) to drive the baffle (205) to move.

3. The standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top surface of the processing chamber (1) is provided with a plurality of connecting seats (201) and connecting ports (202). The connecting seats (201) are adapted to the storage chamber (2), the connecting ports (202) are adapted to the discharge pipe (204), and a sealing cap is provided at the opening of the connecting ports (202).

4. The standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing assembly includes a stirring shaft (3) rotatably mounted on the partition (404) and a plurality of baffles (301) mounted on the stirring shaft (3). A drive motor (302) is mounted on the top surface of the processing chamber (1). The shaft of the drive motor (302) is connected to the top end of the stirring shaft (3) to drive the stirring shaft (3) to rotate.

5. The standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top surface of the partition (404) is provided with a rounded corner at the angle between the top surface and the inner wall of the processing chamber (1), and a conical guide block (303) is provided at the bottom end of the stirring shaft (3) to guide the raw material to the through hole (405).

6. The standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressurizing assembly includes an electric cylinder (403) disposed on the bottom surface of the partition (404) and a pressure plate (4) connected to the telescopic end of the electric cylinder (403). A protective cylinder (407) is disposed on the pressure plate (4), and a fixing ring (401) is disposed on the protective cylinder (407). The outer diameters of the pressure plate (4) and the protective cylinder (407) are adapted to the inner diameter of the connecting cylinder (5).

7. The standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the partition (404) is provided with a fixed cylinder (406), the electric cylinder (403) is located inside the fixed cylinder (406), the protective cylinder (407) is sleeved outside the fixed cylinder (406), and the top surface of the fixing ring (401) is an inclined surface.

8. The standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing chamber (1) includes a mixing chamber (101) and a transition chamber (102). The mixing chamber (101) is located on the transition chamber (102), and a sealing gasket (103) is provided between them. The partition (404) is located on the bottom surface of the mixing chamber (101), and the connecting cylinder (5) is located on the bottom surface of the transition chamber (102). A support frame (104) is provided on the transition chamber (102).

9. The standardized quantitative silage raw material mixing experimental instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage bin (2) is made of transparent material and has a top cover (208) at its opening.

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