Negative-pressure material suction and storage tank

The negative pressure suction material storage tank addresses inefficiencies and bacterial risks in manual material handling by enabling automated transfer and maintaining negative pressure, enhancing feeding efficiency and safety in laboratories.

CN222272921UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31SUZHOU FENGSHI LAB ANIMAL EQUIP
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Application Number
CN202420977110.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-08
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-08

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Technical Problem

Laboratories currently use manual methods for storing and taking materials, which are inefficient and introduce bacterial contamination, posing a risk of infection in experimental animals.

Method used

A negative pressure suction material storage tank with a feed port, discharge port, and air extraction port, equipped with a discharge pipe, air extraction pipe, feeding hopper, and pneumatic valves, allowing for automatic material transfer and maintaining negative pressure to prevent bacterial introduction.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient, automated material storage and transfer without manual contact, reducing bacterial contamination and improving feeding efficiency for experimental animals.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a negative pressure material suction and storage tank, which belongs to the technical field of material suction and storage tanks and comprises a material storage tank, a material inlet, a material outlet and an extraction opening are arranged on the material storage tank, a material outlet pipe is arranged on the material outlet, an extraction pipe is connected onto the extraction opening, and the material storage tank is connected onto a support. The feeding hopper is connected to the supporting frame, a feeding pipe is arranged on the feeding hopper, the feeding pipe is connected to the feeding port, and discharging air cylinders are arranged on the feeding pipe and the discharging pipe. Through the arrangement of the storage tank and the feeding hopper, wood chips or feeding materials are placed in the feeding hopper, and the negative pressure main machine works to exhaust air from the air exhaust pipe, so that negative pressure is formed in the storage tank, the wood chips or the feeding materials in the feeding hopper are automatically sucked into the storage tank, and the materials in the storage tank automatically enter the filling box through discharging; therefore, automatic material storage and material suction can be carried out without manual operation, the throwing efficiency of wood chips or feed is improved, bacteria cannot be introduced, and the feeding effect of experimental animals is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of suction material storage tanks, in particular to a negative pressure suction material storage tank. Background Art

[0002] In the process of laying sawdust or feeding feed to experimental animals, adding feed is a crucial step. However, most laboratories currently still use manual methods to store and take feed. This method is not only inefficient, but also easily introduces bacteria due to manual contact, increasing the risk of infection in experimental animals. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to propose a negative pressure suction material storage tank in order to solve the problem that most laboratories still use manual methods to store and take materials, which is not only inefficient but also easy to introduce bacteria due to manual contact.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solution: a negative pressure suction material storage tank, comprising:

[0005] A material storage tank, wherein the material storage tank is provided with a feed port, a discharge port and an air extraction port, the discharge port is provided with a discharge pipe, the air extraction port is connected with an air extraction pipe, and the material storage tank is connected to a bracket;

[0006] A feeding hopper is connected to a supporting frame, a feeding pipe is arranged on the feeding hopper, the feeding pipe is connected to the feeding port, and a discharging cylinder is arranged on both the feeding pipe and the discharging pipe.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The feed pipe and the discharge pipe are both provided with mounting plates, the feed pipe and the discharge pipe are both provided with fracture gaps, bottom plates are provided on both sides of the fracture gaps, the discharge cylinder is connected to the mounting plate, the discharge cylinder is provided with an insert plate, the insert plate is provided with a discharge hole, and the insert plate is inserted between the two bottom plates.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] Air supply devices are provided at the bottom of the feed pipe and the discharge pipe.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] Material level sensors are arranged above and below the feeding hopper and the storage tank.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The air supply device is a pneumatic valve.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] A curved baffle is provided on one side of the feeding hopper facing the feeding pipe.

[0017] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0018] 1. In the utility model, a storage tank and a hopper are provided, and a feed port, a discharge port and an air suction port are provided on the storage tank, wherein the discharge pipe is connected to the discharge port, the air suction pipe is connected to the air suction port, and the feed pipe is connected to the feed port. Wood chips or feed are placed in the hopper, and the negative pressure host is operated to evacuate the air suction pipe, thereby forming a negative pressure in the storage tank, and the wood chips or feed in the hopper are automatically sucked into the storage tank, and the material in the storage tank automatically enters the stuffing box through the discharge port, thereby meeting the requirements of automatic material storage and suction without manual operation, improving the efficiency of putting wood chips or feed, not introducing bacteria, and improving the feeding effect of experimental animals.

[0019] 2. In the utility model, by arranging material level sensors at the top and bottom of the feeding hopper and the storage tank, the upper and lower limits of the wood chips or feed in the feeding hopper and the storage tank are limited, thereby ensuring the normal transmission of the wood chips or feed under negative pressure. At the same time, by arranging the discharge cylinder and the air supply device, the normal negative pressure and transmission in the feeding hopper and the storage tank are ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional negative pressure suction material storage tank. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional negative pressure suction material storage tank. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 3 This is a detailed view of the discharge of material from a negative pressure suction storage tank.

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of discharging material from a negative pressure suction storage tank.

[0025] Legend:

[0026] 1-storage tank; 2-feed port; 3-discharge port; 4-exhaust port; 5-discharge pipe; 6-exhaust pipe; 7-bracket; 8-feeding hopper; 9-support frame; 10-feed pipe; 11-discharge cylinder; 12-mounting plate; 13-bottom plate; 14-insert plate; 15-discharge hole; 16-air supply device; 17-level sensor (not marked); 18-arc baffle; 19-break gap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to be protected, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "inner", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are directions or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a technical solution: a negative pressure suction material storage tank, comprising:

[0034] A material storage tank 1, wherein the material storage tank 1 is provided with a feed port 2, a discharge port 3 and an air extraction port 4, the discharge port 3 is provided with a discharge pipe 5, the air extraction port 4 is connected with an air extraction pipe 6, and the material storage tank 1 is connected to a bracket 7;

[0035] The feeding hopper 8 is connected to the supporting frame 9 , and a feeding pipe 10 is arranged on the feeding hopper 8 , and the feeding pipe 10 is connected to the feeding port 2 , and a discharging cylinder 11 is arranged on both the feeding pipe 10 and the discharging pipe 5 .

[0036] The feed pipe 10 and the discharge pipe 5 are both sleeved with a mounting plate 12, and the feed pipe 10 and the discharge pipe 5 are both provided with a fracture gap 19, and bottom plates 13 are provided on both sides of the fracture gap 19. The discharge cylinder 11 is connected to the mounting plate 12, and the discharge cylinder 11 is provided with a plug plate 14, and the plug plate 14 is provided with a discharge hole 15, and the plug plate 14 is plugged between the two bottom plates 13. In the process of conveying, the extension and contraction of the discharge cylinder can control the opening and closing of the conveying of wood chips or feed.

[0037] The bottom of the feed pipe 10 and the discharge pipe 5 are both provided with an air supply device 16 to ensure negative pressure in the feed pipe and the discharge pipe.

[0038] Material level sensors 17 are provided above and below the feeding hopper 8 and the storage tank 1 .

[0039] The air supply device 16 is a pneumatic valve.

[0040] The hopper 8 is provided with an arc-shaped baffle plate 18 on one side facing the feed pipe 10 to prevent the wood chips or feed in the hopper from running out of the hopper during the conveying process.

[0041] Working principle: By setting up a storage tank and a hopper, a feed port, a discharge port and an air suction port are set on the storage tank, wherein the discharge pipe is connected to the discharge port, the air suction pipe is connected to the air suction port, and the feed pipe is connected to the feed port. Wood chips or feed are placed in the hopper, and the negative pressure host works to evacuate the air suction pipe, thereby forming a negative pressure in the storage tank, and the wood chips or feed in the hopper are automatically sucked into the storage tank, and the material in the storage tank automatically enters the stuffing box through the discharge port, thereby meeting the requirements of automatic storage and suction without human operation, improving the efficiency of wood chips or feed delivery, not introducing bacteria, and improving the feeding effect of experimental animals.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention according to the technical scheme and the utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A negative pressure suction material storage tank, characterized in that: include: A material storage tank, wherein the material storage tank is provided with a feed port, a discharge port and an air extraction port, the discharge port is provided with a discharge pipe, the air extraction port is connected to an air extraction pipe, and the material storage tank is connected to a bracket; A feeding hopper is connected to a supporting frame, a feeding pipe is arranged on the feeding hopper, the feeding pipe is connected to the feeding port, and a discharging cylinder is arranged on both the feeding pipe and the discharging pipe.

2. A negative pressure suction material storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed pipe and the discharge pipe are both provided with mounting plates, the feed pipe and the discharge pipe are both provided with fracture gaps, bottom plates are provided on both sides of the fracture gaps, the discharge cylinder is connected to the mounting plate, the discharge cylinder is provided with an insert plate, the insert plate is provided with a discharge hole, and the insert plate is inserted between the two bottom plates.

3. A negative pressure suction material storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: Air supply devices are provided at the bottom of the feed pipe and the discharge pipe.

4. A negative pressure suction material storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Material level sensors are arranged above and below the feeding hopper and the storage tank.

5. The negative pressure suction material storage tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air supply device is a pneumatic valve.

6. A negative pressure suction material storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that , a curved baffle is provided on the side of the feeding hopper facing the feeding pipe.