Automatic batching and stirring instrument

By designing automatic batching and stirring instruments, using PLC controllers and solenoid valves to achieve automatic batching and stirring of raw materials, the problems of inaccurate batching and uneven stirring caused by manual operations in traditional laboratories are solved, and experimental efficiency and product quality are improved. And the application scope is broadened through lifting and heating functions.

CN222324882UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10FUZHOU YOUYAN BIOCHEMICAL PROD TECH R&D CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420677832.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-03
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-03

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Technical Problem

In traditional laboratories, raw materials and stirring mainly rely on manual operations, resulting in high labor intensity, inaccurate mixing ratio, low efficiency and unsafe mixing uniformity.

Method used

An automatic batching and stirring instrument was designed, including a mixing barrel, connecting barrel, stirring assembly, drive assembly, batching assembly, flow control valve and lifting assembly. The automatic batching and precise control of raw materials is achieved by using PLC controller and solenoid valve, and the automatic batching and precise control of raw materials is achieved through stirring. The components and drive components are fully stirred and are equipped with resistive heating wires to broaden the application range.

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid and accurate mixing of raw materials, improves the uniformity and stability of the product, reduces the operating strength, improves the experimental efficiency, and broadens the application range through lifting and heating functions.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of stirring instruments, in particular relates to an automatic batching and stirring instrument, and aims to solve the problems that the labor intensity is high, the proportioning accuracy cannot be ensured, the stirring operation is mostly manual operation, the efficiency is low, and the cost is high due to the fact that an existing traditional batching mode is usually manually carried out. In order to solve the problems in the prior art that the stirring uniformity cannot be guaranteed, the utility model provides the following scheme: the stirring device comprises a base, and a stirring barrel for accommodating various raw materials for stirring and mixing is arranged in the base; the connecting cylinder rotates in the stirring barrel and is used for allowing various raw materials to enter the stirring barrel, and a group of stirring components for stirring and mixing the various raw materials are arranged between the connecting cylinder and the stirring barrel; the driving assembly is arranged in the stirring barrel and is used for driving the stirring assembly to stir and mix; through the automatic batching and stirring functions, the raw materials are rapidly and accurately mixed, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of stirring instruments, in particular to an automatic batching and stirring instrument. Background Art

[0002] In the laboratory, the batching and mixing of raw materials are common operations. In the laboratory, a variety of different raw materials need to be mixed in specific proportions.

[0003] Traditional batching methods are usually done manually, which is not only labor-intensive, but also cannot guarantee the accuracy of the proportions. The stirring operation is also mostly manual, which is not only inefficient, but also cannot guarantee the uniformity of stirring. Therefore, the development of a laboratory equipment that can realize automatic batching and stirring is of great significance to improve experimental efficiency, reduce operation intensity, and ensure the accuracy of experimental results. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art that the traditional batching method is usually carried out manually, which is not only labor-intensive, but also the accuracy of the proportion cannot be guaranteed, and the stirring operation is mostly manual, which is not only inefficient but also the uniformity of stirring cannot be guaranteed. An automatic batching and stirring instrument is proposed.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic batching and mixing instrument comprises a base, wherein a mixing barrel for accommodating a plurality of raw materials for mixing and mixing is arranged in the base;

[0007] A connecting cylinder, which rotates in the mixing barrel to allow a variety of raw materials to enter the mixing barrel, and a group of stirring components for stirring and mixing the various raw materials are provided between the connecting cylinder and the mixing barrel;

[0008] A driving assembly, the driving assembly being arranged in the stirring barrel and used for driving the stirring assembly to stir and mix;

[0009] Multiple groups of batching components, the surface of the connecting tube is fixedly connected with multiple fixed tubes, the tops of the multiple fixed tubes are fixed with barrels for accommodating different raw materials, and the multiple groups of batching components are respectively arranged in the multiple fixed tubes and the multiple barrels for delivering different raw materials to the mixing barrel as needed;

[0010] A flow regulating valve, which is fixed in the discharge port of the mixing barrel and is used to seal the mixing barrel;

[0011] A lifting component is arranged between the base and the mixing barrel and is used to adjust the height of the mixing barrel according to usage requirements.

[0012] In one possible design, the stirring assembly includes a turntable rotating in a stirring barrel, the turntable is fixed to the surface of a connecting cylinder, a driving gear ring is fixed in the stirring barrel, at least two stirring shafts rotate in the turntable, a plurality of stirring blades are fixed on the surface of the two stirring shafts, driven gears are fixed on the surface of the two stirring shafts, and the two driven gears are meshed with the driving gear ring.

[0013] In one possible design, the driving assembly includes a second groove opened in the mixing barrel, a first bevel gear is fixed on the surface of the connecting cylinder, a fixing block is fixed in the second groove, a connecting shaft rotates in the fixing block, a second bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear is fixed to the side end of the connecting shaft, and a driving motor is fixed to the side end of the mixing barrel, and the driving motor is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft through a coupling.

[0014] In a possible design, each group of the dosing components includes a solenoid valve arranged in a fixed tube, a weighing sensor is arranged in the barrel, and a PLC controller is also arranged in the mixing barrel. The solenoid valve and the weighing sensor are electrically connected to the PLC controller, and sealing covers are threadedly connected to the surfaces of the multiple barrels.

[0015] In a possible design, the lifting assembly includes two fixed plates fixed to the surface of the mixing barrel, two first grooves are provided in the base, the two fixed plates slide in the two first grooves respectively, a limit rod is fixed in one of the first grooves, a lifting screw is rotated in the other first groove, one of the fixed plates is threadedly connected to the surface of the lifting screw, the other fixed plate slides on the surface of the limit rod, and a handle is fixed on the side end of the lifting screw.

[0016] In a possible design, a containing gap is provided in the mixing barrel, and a plurality of resistance heating wires for heating the raw materials to be mixed are fixed in the containing gap.

[0017] Beneficial effects:

[0018] In the utility model, by setting the batching component and the PLC controller, the automatic batching and precise control of the raw materials are realized, and the quality and production efficiency of the product are improved;

[0019] In the utility model, by providing a stirring component and a driving component, sufficient stirring of the raw materials is achieved, thereby improving the uniformity and stability of the product;

[0020] In the utility model, the rapid and accurate mixing of raw materials is achieved through the automatic batching and stirring functions, thereby improving production efficiency. At the same time, the instrument also has a lifting function, and the height of the stirring barrel can be adjusted according to usage requirements, which is convenient for operation. In addition, through the setting of the resistance heating wire, the raw materials can also be heated, which broadens the application range of the instrument. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is the main stereoscopic view of an automatic batching and mixing instrument proposed by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an automatic batching and mixing instrument proposed by the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial stereogram of an automatic batching and mixing instrument proposed by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a first partial cross-sectional view of an automatic batching and mixing instrument proposed by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a second partial cross-sectional view of an automatic batching and mixing instrument proposed by the utility model.

[0026] In the figure: 1. base; 2. mixing barrel; 3. first groove; 4. lifting screw rod; 5. limit rod; 6. fixed plate; 7. accommodating gap; 8. resistance heating wire; 9. flow regulating valve; 10. mixing shaft; 11. mixing blade; 12. handle; 13. second groove; 14. connecting cylinder; 15. turntable; 16. fixed tube; 17. barrel; 18. sealing cover; 19. driving motor; 20. first bevel gear; 21. second bevel gear; 22. connecting shaft; 23. driving gear ring; 24. driven gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 An automatic batching and mixing instrument is used in the field of mixing instrument technology, including a base 1, a connecting tube 14, a driving component, multiple batching components, a flow regulating valve 9 and a lifting component.

[0030] A stirring barrel 2 is provided in the base 1 for accommodating a variety of raw materials for stirring and mixing. A connecting cylinder 14 rotates in the stirring barrel 2 for allowing a variety of raw materials to enter the stirring barrel 2. A group of stirring components is provided between the connecting cylinder 14 and the stirring barrel 2 for stirring and mixing a variety of raw materials.

[0031] The stirring assembly includes a turntable 15 rotating in the stirring barrel 2, and the turntable 15 is fixed to the surface of the connecting tube 14. A driving gear ring 23 is fixed in the stirring barrel 2, and two stirring shafts 10 rotate in the turntable 15. A plurality of stirring blades 11 are fixed on the surface of the two stirring shafts 10 to achieve full stirring of the raw materials. A driven gear 24 is also fixed on the surface of the two stirring shafts 10, and the driven gear 24 is meshed with the driving gear ring 23 to achieve the rotation of the stirring shafts 10.

[0032] The driving assembly includes a second groove 13 opened in the mixing barrel 2, a first bevel gear 20 is fixed on the surface of the connecting cylinder 14, a fixing block is fixed in the second groove 13, a connecting shaft 22 rotates in the fixing block, a second bevel gear 21 meshing with the first bevel gear 20 is fixed at the side end of the connecting shaft 22, and a driving motor 19 is fixed to the side end of the mixing barrel 2. The driving motor 19 is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 22 through a coupling. When the driving motor 19 is started, the second bevel gear 21 is driven to rotate through the connecting shaft 22, and then the first bevel gear 20 and the connecting cylinder 14 are driven to rotate, thereby realizing the driving of the mixing assembly.

[0033] Multiple groups of batching components are respectively arranged in multiple fixed tubes 16 and multiple barrels 17 on the surface of the connecting tube 14, each group of batching components includes a solenoid valve arranged in the fixed tube 16, a weighing sensor is arranged in the barrel 17, and a PLC controller is also arranged in the mixing barrel 2. The solenoid valve and the weighing sensor are electrically connected to the PLC controller. When raw materials need to be added, the PLC controller controls the corresponding solenoid valve to open according to a preset formula, so that the raw materials enter the fixed tube 16 from the barrel 17 and finally fall into the mixing barrel 2. At the same time, the weighing sensor monitors the weight of the raw materials in the barrel 17 in real time to ensure that the amount of raw materials added is accurate (the structure and mechanism of the PLC controller, the solenoid valve and the weighing sensor are the same as those of the patent with announcement number CN213376222U);

[0034] The surface of the barrel 17 is threadedly connected with a sealing cover 18 to ensure the sealing of the raw materials;

[0035] The flow regulating valve 9 is fixed in the discharge port of the mixing barrel 2, and is used to seal the mixing barrel 2 and control the discharge speed when discharge is required.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] refer to Figure 1-Figure 5, improved on the basis of Example 1: a stirring instrument also includes a lifting assembly including two fixed plates 6 fixed on the surface of the stirring barrel 2, two first grooves 3 are provided in the base 1, the two fixed plates 6 slide in the two first grooves 3 respectively, a limit rod 5 is fixed in one of the first grooves 3, and a lifting screw 4 is rotated in the other first groove 3, one of the fixed plates 6 is threadedly connected to the surface of the lifting screw 4, and the other fixed plate 6 slides on the surface of the limit rod 5, and a handle 12 is fixed to the side end of the lifting screw 4, and the lifting screw 4 can be driven to rotate by rotating the handle 12, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering adjustment of the stirring barrel 2.

[0038] In addition, in order to achieve heating and stirring of the raw materials, a accommodating gap 7 is also provided in the stirring barrel 2, and a plurality of resistance heating wires 8 are fixed in the accommodating gap 7. The resistance heating wires 8 are powered by an external power supply and can heat the raw materials to be stirred during the stirring process to meet the requirements of special processes.

[0039] In the present application, the lifting screw 4 is driven to rotate by twisting the handle 12, and the lifting screw 4 rotates to drive the fixing plate 6 and the mixing barrel 2 to move downward, thereby lowering the height of the multiple barrels 17, and the sealing caps 18 are successively twisted to remove the sealing caps 18, and different raw materials to be mixed are respectively poured into the barrels 17, and then the sealing caps 18 are successively twisted to seal the barrels 17;

[0040] By inputting the weight of the raw materials to be discharged from each barrel 17 into the PLC controller in advance, the PLC controller will control the solenoid valves in the corresponding fixed pipes 16 to open in sequence, and send the raw materials in the barrel 17 to the connecting barrel 14 through the fixed pipe 16, and then enter the mixing barrel 2 through the connecting barrel 14. The PLC controller will record the initial weight of the raw materials in the barrel 17. When a certain amount of raw materials is discharged from the barrel 17, the fixed pipe 16 will be controlled to close and the discharge will stop.

[0041] The driving motor 19 is started to drive the connecting shaft 22 to rotate, the connecting shaft 22 rotates to drive the second bevel gear 21 to rotate, the second bevel gear 21 rotates to drive the first bevel gear 20 to rotate, the first bevel gear 20 rotates to drive the connecting cylinder 14 to rotate, the connecting cylinder 14 drives the rotating disk 15 to rotate, the rotating disk 15 rotates to drive the driven gear 24 to perform a circular motion, the driven gear 24 is driven to rotate by the fixed driving gear ring 23 during the circular motion, the driving gear ring 23 rotates to drive the stirring shaft 10 to rotate, the stirring shaft 10 rotates to drive the multiple stirring blades 11 to stir and mix;

[0042] After the mixing is completed, the handle 12 is twisted in the reverse direction to drive the lifting screw 4 to flip, so that the mixing barrel 2 rises as a whole, and the container is placed under the discharge port in the mixing barrel 2 to facilitate discharge.

[0043] 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. An automatic batching and mixing instrument, characterized in that: include: A base (1), wherein the base (1) is provided with a stirring barrel (2) for accommodating a plurality of raw materials for stirring and mixing; A connecting cylinder (14), the connecting cylinder (14) rotates in the stirring barrel (2) for allowing a plurality of raw materials to enter the stirring barrel (2), and a stirring assembly for stirring and mixing the plurality of raw materials is provided between the connecting cylinder (14) and the stirring barrel (2); A driving component, the driving component is arranged in the stirring barrel (2) and is used to drive the stirring component to stir and mix; Multiple groups of batching components, the surface of the connecting tube (14) is fixedly connected with multiple fixed tubes (16), the top ends of the multiple fixed tubes (16) are fixed with barrels (17) for accommodating different raw materials, and the multiple groups of batching components are respectively arranged in the multiple fixed tubes (16) and the multiple barrels (17) for delivering different raw materials to the mixing barrel (2) as needed; A flow regulating valve (9), wherein the flow regulating valve (9) is fixed in the discharge port of the mixing barrel (2) and is used to seal the mixing barrel (2); A lifting component is provided between the base (1) and the mixing barrel (2) and is used to adjust the height of the mixing barrel (2) according to usage requirements.

2. The automatic batching and mixing instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly comprises a turntable (15) rotating in a stirring barrel (2), the turntable (15) being fixed to the surface of a connecting cylinder (14), a driving gear ring (23) being fixed in the stirring barrel (2), at least two stirring shafts (10) rotating in the turntable (15), a plurality of stirring blades (11) being fixed on the surface of the two stirring shafts (10), driven gears (24) being fixed on the surface of the two stirring shafts (10), and the two driven gears (24) being meshed with the driving gear ring (23).

3. The automatic batching and mixing instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving assembly comprises a second groove (13) opened in the mixing barrel (2), a first bevel gear (20) is fixed on the surface of the connecting cylinder (14), a fixing block is fixed in the second groove (13), a connecting shaft (22) rotates in the fixing block, a second bevel gear (21) meshing with the first bevel gear (20) is fixed at the side end of the connecting shaft (22), and a driving motor (19) is fixed to the side end of the mixing barrel (2), and the driving motor (19) is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft (22) via a coupling.

4. An automatic batching and mixing instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Each group of the batching components comprises a solenoid valve arranged in a fixed tube (16), a weighing sensor is arranged in the barrel (17), a PLC controller is also arranged in the mixing barrel (2), the solenoid valve and the weighing sensor are both electrically connected to the PLC controller, and sealing covers (18) are threadedly connected to the surfaces of the plurality of barrels (17).

5. The automatic batching and mixing instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly comprises two fixing plates (6) fixed on the surface of the mixing barrel (2), two first grooves (3) are provided in the base (1), the two fixing plates (6) slide in the two first grooves (3) respectively, a limiting rod (5) is fixed in one of the first grooves (3), a lifting screw (4) is rotated in the other first groove (3), one of the fixing plates (6) is threadedly connected to the surface of the lifting screw (4), the other fixing plate (6) slides on the surface of the limiting rod (5), and a handle (12) is fixed on the side end of the lifting screw (4).

6. The automatic batching and mixing instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: An accommodating gap (7) is provided in the mixing barrel (2), and a plurality of resistance heating wires (8) for heating the raw materials to be mixed are fixed in the accommodating gap (7).

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    CN213376222U