Chemical treatment agent preparation device
By designing a chemical treatment agent configuration device, the processing agent raw material particles are uniformized by using screening and crushing components, which solves the problem of time-consuming and labor-consuming operation in polyurethane processing and improves the reaction efficiency and rate.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323590884.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-27
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the addition of chemical treatment agents during polyurethane processing is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and due to the different particle sizes, the reaction efficiency is low.
A chemical treatment agent configuration device is designed, including a preparation tank, a mixing mechanism, a linear drive piece, a screening plate, agitating assembly and a crushing assembly. Through the screening, crushing and mixing process, the treatment agent raw material particles are uniformized and the reaction efficiency is improved.
It realizes convenient and efficient configuration of chemical treatment agents, improves the reaction rate of polyurethane processing, reduces manual operation, and saves time and energy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of chemical processing, in particular to a chemical treatment agent configuration device. Background Art
[0002] Polyurethane (PU), also known as polyurethane, is a polymer compound. Appearing in the 1930s, PU, after nearly eight decades of technological development, has found widespread application in home furnishings, construction, daily necessities, transportation, and home appliances.
[0003] During the processing of polyurethane, treatment agents need to be added to the raw materials so that the polyurethane can have diversified properties after processing, allowing polyurethane to be better used in various industries.
[0004] In order to add additives accurately and timely during the production process, in addition to manual addition, pipeline equipment can also be set up for auxiliary addition. During the traditional polyurethane processing, the operator adds the required treatment agent raw materials one by one into the main raw materials for reaction, which requires the operator to spend a lot of time and energy. In addition, due to the different sizes of the treatment agent particles, the treatment agent cannot react well with the main raw materials, which reduces the reaction efficiency between the raw materials and the treatment agent, affecting the production of polyurethane. Utility Model Content
[0005] (1) Technical issues to be solved
[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the utility model provides a chemical treatment agent configuration device, which can configure the chemical treatment agent more conveniently and efficiently, so that the configured treatment agent can be better used in the processing of polyurethane, thereby increasing the reaction rate, reducing manual operations, and saving time and effort.
[0007] (2) Technical solution
[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:
[0009] A chemical treatment agent preparation device includes a preparation tank and a mixing mechanism, wherein the preparation tank is provided with an opening at the top, the opening is provided with a cover, the upper part of the mixing mechanism is connected to the cover, and the lower part of the mixing mechanism is provided inside the preparation tank;
[0010] The mixing mechanism includes a linear drive, a sieve plate, a first stirring assembly, a second stirring assembly and a crushing assembly. A limit platform is provided in the middle of the preparation tank, and the sieve plate is arranged on all sides above the limit platform. A first discharge port is provided in the middle of the sieve plate, and a discharge barrel is connected to the first discharge port. A first valve body is provided inside the first discharge port, and the first stirring assembly is provided above the sieve plate, and the first stirring assembly is connected to the cover body. Several linear drive members are provided around the sieve plate, and the linear drive members are driven and connected to the sieve plate. The upper part of the discharge barrel is connected to the inner surface of the preparation tank, and the lower part of the discharge barrel is provided with a second stirring assembly, and the crushing assembly is connected to the discharge barrel.
[0011] Furthermore, the crushing assembly includes a first rotating drive member, a first rotating shaft, a crushing knife and a crushing barrel, the crushing barrel is connected to the discharge barrel, a first feed port is provided at the upper portion of the crushing barrel, the first feed port is communicated with the interior of the discharge barrel, a first discharge port is provided at the lower portion of the crushing barrel, a second valve body is provided inside the first discharge port, the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the interior of the crushing barrel, the crushing knife is provided at one end of the first rotating shaft, and the first rotating drive member is drivingly connected to the other end of the first rotating shaft.
[0012] Furthermore, the first stirring assembly includes a second rotating drive member, a second rotating shaft and a first stirring paddle. The upper part of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the cover body, and a plurality of the first stirring paddles are arranged around the lower part of the second rotating shaft. The first stirring paddle is arranged inside the preparation tank, and the second rotating drive member is drivingly connected to the second rotating shaft.
[0013] Furthermore, the second stirring assembly includes a third rotating drive member, a third rotating shaft and a second stirring paddle. The upper part of the third rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the lower part of the discharge barrel. A plurality of second stirring paddles are arranged around the lower part of the third rotating shaft. The second stirring paddles are arranged inside the preparation tank. The third rotating drive member is drivingly connected to the third rotating shaft.
[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a material suction mechanism, the cover body is provided with a plurality of feeding ports, and one of the feeding ports is provided with a material suction mechanism;
[0015] The suction mechanism includes a suction pipe, a feeding tank, a vacuum pump, a filter element and a metering pump. An air suction hole is provided on the top of the feeding tank, the vacuum pump is connected to the air suction hole, the filter element is provided below the air suction hole and is connected to the feeding tank, a second feeding port is provided on the upper part of the feeding tank, one end of the suction pipe is connected to the second feeding port, a second discharge port is provided at the lower part of the feeding tank, and the second discharge port is connected to the feeding port through the metering pump.
[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a third valve body. The lower part of the preparation tank is provided with a second discharge port, and the third valve body is provided inside the second discharge port.
[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a support base, and the outer surface of the preparation tank is fixedly connected to the support base.
[0018] Furthermore, it also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the linear drive component, the first stirring component, the second stirring component and the crushing component.
[0019] (3) Beneficial effects
[0020] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that when it is necessary to prepare the chemical treatment agent during actual production and use, the raw materials of the treatment agent can be put into the preparation tank in advance and then fall onto the top of the sieve plate. Then, the first stirring component is operated to make the first stirring component drive the raw materials above the sieve plate to mix. During mixing, large-particle raw materials pass through the sieve plate into the preparation tank below the sieve plate for re-mixing. When large-particle raw materials are left above the sieve plate, the linear drive component can be operated to drive the sieve plate to be lifted up around so that the raw materials on the sieve plate slide into the first discharge port. Then, the large-particle raw materials enter the crushing component from the discharge barrel for crushing. After the crushing component is crushed, the raw materials are discharged into the preparation tank below the sieve plate. Then, the second stirring component is operated to make the second stirring component re-mix the raw materials, so that the raw material particles are more uniform, thereby making it more convenient and efficient to configure the chemical treatment agent, so that the configured treatment agent can be better used in the processing of polyurethane, thereby improving the reaction rate, reducing manual operation, and saving time and effort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a chemical treatment agent configuration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a mixing mechanism of a chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 A front view of a mixing mechanism of a chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] [Description of Reference Numerals]
[0026] Cover body 1, mixing mechanism 2, metering pump 3, preparation tank 4, support seat 5, suction pipe 6, feeding tank 7, vacuum pump 8, filter element 9, limit platform 10, third valve body 11, second rotating drive member 201, linear drive member 202, sieve plate 203, discharge barrel 204, crushing barrel 205, second rotating shaft 206, first stirring paddle 207, first valve body 208, crushing knife 209, first rotating drive member 210, second valve body 211, second stirring paddle 212, third rotating shaft 213, third rotating drive member 214, first rotating shaft 215. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] In order to better explain the present invention and facilitate understanding, the present invention is described in detail below through specific implementation methods in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a chemical treatment agent preparation device of the present invention includes a preparation tank 4 and a mixing mechanism 2. The preparation tank 4 is provided with an opening at the top, and a cover 1 is provided on the opening. The upper part of the mixing mechanism 2 is connected to the cover 1, and the lower part of the mixing mechanism 2 is provided inside the preparation tank 4.
[0029] The mixing mechanism 2 includes a linear drive 202, a sieve plate 203, a first stirring assembly, a second stirring assembly and a crushing assembly. A limit platform 10 is provided in the middle of the preparation tank 4. The sieve plate 203 is arranged on all sides above the limit platform 10. A first discharge port is provided in the middle of the sieve plate 203, and a discharge barrel 204 is connected to the first discharge port. A first valve body 208 is provided inside the first discharge port. The first stirring assembly is provided above the sieve plate 203, and the first stirring assembly is connected to the cover body 1. Several linear drive members 202 are arranged around the sieve plate 203, and the linear drive members 202 are driven and connected to the sieve plate 203. The upper part of the discharge barrel 204 is connected to the inner surface of the preparation tank 4, and the lower part of the discharge barrel 204 is provided with a second stirring assembly. The crushing assembly is connected to the discharge barrel 204.
[0030] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: when it is necessary to prepare chemical treatment agents during actual production and use, the raw materials of the treatment agents can be put into the preparation tank 4 in advance, and then fall onto the top of the sieve plate 203, and then the first stirring component is operated to make the first stirring component drive the raw materials above the sieve plate 203 to mix. While mixing, large-particle raw materials pass through the sieve plate 203 into the preparation tank 4 below the sieve plate 203 for re-mixing. When large-particle raw materials are left above the sieve plate 203, the linear drive member 202 can be operated to drive the sieve plate 203 to be lifted up around, so that the raw materials on the sieve plate 203 slide into the first discharge port, and then the large-particle raw materials enter the crushing component from the discharge barrel 204 for crushing. After the crushing component is crushed, the raw materials are discharged into the preparation tank 4 below the sieve plate 203, and then the second stirring component is operated to make the second stirring component re-mix the raw materials to make the raw material particles more uniform in size.
[0031] Furthermore, the crushing assembly includes a first rotating drive member 210, a first rotating shaft 215, a crushing knife 209 and a crushing barrel 205, the crushing barrel 205 is connected to the discharge barrel 204, a first feed port is provided at the upper portion of the crushing barrel 205, the first feed port is communicated with the interior of the discharge barrel 204, a first discharge port is provided at the lower portion of the crushing barrel 205, a second valve body 211 is provided inside the first discharge port, the first rotating shaft 215 is rotatably connected to the interior of the crushing barrel 205, the crushing knife 209 is provided at one end of the first rotating shaft 215, and the first rotating drive member 210 is drivingly connected to the other end of the first rotating shaft 215.
[0032] From the above description, it can be seen that when large-particle raw materials need to be crushed, the raw materials on the sieve plate 203 enter the crushing cylinder 205 through the discharge cylinder 204, and then the first rotating drive member 210 is operated to drive the crushing knife 209 to crush the raw materials at high speed through the first rotating shaft 215. After the crushing is completed, the second valve body 211 is opened to allow the raw materials to enter the preparation tank 4 below the sieve plate 203 through the first discharge port for re-mixing.
[0033] Furthermore, the first stirring assembly includes a second rotating drive member 201, a second rotating shaft 206 and a first stirring paddle 207. The upper part of the second rotating shaft 206 is rotatably connected to the cover body 1, and a plurality of the first stirring paddles 207 are arranged around the lower part of the second rotating shaft 206. The first stirring paddle 207 is arranged inside the preparation tank 4, and the second rotating drive member 201 is drivingly connected to the second rotating shaft 206.
[0034] From the above description, it can be seen that when it is necessary to preliminarily mix the raw materials on the sieve plate 203, the second rotating drive member 201 can be operated to drive the first stirring paddle 207 through the second rotating shaft 206 to preliminarily mix the treatment agent raw materials. During the mixing, small particles of raw materials pass through the sieve plate 203 into the lower part of the preparation tank 4, and large particles of raw materials remain above the sieve plate 203 waiting to be crushed.
[0035] Furthermore, the second stirring assembly includes a third rotating drive member 214, a third rotating shaft 213 and a second stirring paddle 212. The upper part of the third rotating shaft 213 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the discharge barrel 204. A plurality of second stirring paddles 212 are arranged around the lower part of the third rotating shaft 213. The second stirring paddle 212 is arranged inside the preparation tank 4. The third rotating drive member 214 is drivingly connected to the third rotating shaft 213.
[0036] From the above description, it can be seen that when the crushed raw materials need to be mixed, the third rotating drive member 214 can be operated to drive the second stirring paddle 212 to mix the treatment agent raw materials again through the third rotating shaft 213, so that the treatment agent is mixed more evenly and is convenient for subsequent use.
[0037] Furthermore, it also includes a material suction mechanism, and the cover body 1 is provided with a plurality of feeding ports, and one of the feeding ports is provided with a material suction mechanism;
[0038] The suction mechanism includes a suction pipe 6, a feeding tank 7, a vacuum pump 8, a filter element 9 and a metering pump 3. An air suction hole is provided on the top of the feeding tank 7, and the vacuum pump 8 is connected to the air suction hole. The filter element 9 is provided below the air suction hole and connected to the feeding tank 7. A second feeding port is provided on the upper part of the feeding tank 7, and one end of the suction pipe 6 is connected to the second feeding port. A second feeding port is provided at the lower part of the feeding tank 7, and the second feeding port is connected to the feeding port through the metering pump 3.
[0039] From the above description, it can be seen that when the treatment agent needs to be prepared, the other end of the suction pipe 6 can be inserted into the storage barrel of the raw material, and then the vacuum pump 8 is operated to make the vacuum pump 8 suck the raw material in the storage barrel through the suction pipe 6 into the feeding tank 7 for storage, and then the quantitative pump 3 is set according to the configuration of the treatment agent for discharge and metering, so that the treatment agent raw material is put into the preparation tank 4 according to the ratio for mixing.
[0040] Furthermore, it also includes a third valve body 11. The lower part of the preparation tank 4 is provided with a second discharge port, and the third valve body 11 is provided inside the second discharge port.
[0041] From the above description, it can be seen that the third valve body 11 is used to better control the opening and closing of the second discharge port, so that the mixed treatment agent can be better discharged from the device through the second discharge port for use.
[0042] Furthermore, a support base 5 is included, and the outer surface of the preparation tank 4 is fixedly connected to the support base 5.
[0043] From the above description, it can be seen that this is conducive to more stable operation of the device.
[0044] Furthermore, a PLC controller is included, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the linear drive component 202, the first stirring component, the second stirring component and the crushing component.
[0045] From the above description, it can be seen that it is beneficial to adjust the parameters of the chemical treatment agent configuration device through the PLC controller, and it is more convenient for operators to operate the chemical treatment agent configuration device.
[0046] Example 1
[0047] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 A chemical treatment agent preparation device includes a preparation tank 4 and a mixing mechanism 2. The preparation tank 4 is provided with an opening at the top, and a cover 1 is provided on the opening. The upper part of the mixing mechanism 2 is connected to the cover 1, and the lower part of the mixing mechanism 2 is provided inside the preparation tank 4.
[0048] The mixing mechanism 2 includes a linear drive member 202, a sieve plate 203, a first stirring assembly, a second stirring assembly and a crushing assembly. A limit platform 10 is provided in the middle of the preparation tank 4. The sieve plate 203 is arranged around the limit platform 10. A first discharge port is provided in the middle of the sieve plate 203, and a discharge barrel 204 is connected to the first discharge port. A first valve body 208 is provided inside the first discharge port. The first stirring assembly is provided above the sieve plate 203, and the first stirring assembly is connected to the cover body 1. Several linear drive members 202 are arranged around the sieve plate 203, and the linear drive member 202 is driven and connected to the sieve plate 203. The upper part of the discharge barrel 204 is connected to the inner surface of the preparation tank 4, and the lower part of the discharge barrel 204 is provided with a second stirring assembly. The crushing assembly is connected to the discharge barrel 204;
[0049] The sieve plate 203 is made of soft material, which is conducive to the linear drive member 202 to lift the sieve plate 203;
[0050] The linear drive member 202 is a cylinder, and the linear drive member 202 is connected to the cover body 1;
[0051] The discharge cylinder 204 is connected to the inner surface of the preparation tank 4 through a connecting frame;
[0052] The crushing assembly includes a first rotating drive member 210, a first rotating shaft 215, a crushing knife 209 and a crushing barrel 205, the crushing barrel 205 is connected to the discharge barrel 204, a first feed port is provided on the upper portion of the crushing barrel 205, the first feed port is communicated with the interior of the discharge barrel 204, a first discharge port is provided on the lower portion of the crushing barrel 205, a second valve body 211 is provided inside the first discharge port, the first rotating shaft 215 is rotatably connected to the interior of the crushing barrel 205, one end of the first rotating shaft 215 is provided with the crushing knife 209, and the first rotating drive member 210 is drivingly connected to the other end of the first rotating shaft 215;
[0053] The crushing components are provided in two groups, which is beneficial to increasing the crushing speed of the raw materials and thus increasing the preparation rate of the treatment agent;
[0054] It also includes a sliding slope. The sliding slope is provided inside the discharge barrel 204, which helps the raw materials in the discharge barrel 204 to slide better into the crushing barrel 205 for crushing;
[0055] The crushing cylinder 205 is tiltedly arranged on the discharge cylinder 204;
[0056] The first rotation driving member 210, the second rotation driving member 201 and the third rotation driving member 214 are all motors;
[0057] The first valve body 208, the second valve body 211 and the third valve body 11 are all butterfly valves;
[0058] The first stirring assembly includes a second rotating drive member 201, a second rotating shaft 206, and a first stirring paddle 207. The upper portion of the second rotating shaft 206 is rotatably connected to the cover body 1. The lower portion of the second rotating shaft 206 is surrounded by a plurality of the first stirring paddles 207. The first stirring paddles 207 are disposed inside the preparation tank 4. The second rotating drive member 201 is drivingly connected to the second rotating shaft 206.
[0059] The second stirring assembly includes a third rotating drive member 214, a third rotating shaft 213 and a second stirring paddle 212. The upper portion of the third rotating shaft 213 is rotatably connected to the lower portion of the discharge barrel 204. A plurality of second stirring paddles 212 are arranged around the lower portion of the third rotating shaft 213. The second stirring paddles 212 are arranged inside the preparation tank 4. The third rotating drive member 214 is drivingly connected to the third rotating shaft 213.
[0060] It also includes a material suction mechanism. The cover body 1 is provided with a plurality of feeding ports, and one of the feeding ports is provided with a material suction mechanism;
[0061] The suction mechanism includes a suction pipe 6, a feeding tank 7, a vacuum pump 8, a filter 9 and a metering pump 3. The top of the feeding tank 7 is provided with an air extraction hole, the vacuum pump 8 is connected to the air extraction hole, the filter 9 is arranged below the air extraction hole and is connected to the feeding tank 7, a second feeding port is provided on the upper part of the feeding tank 7, one end of the suction pipe 6 is connected to the second feeding port, and a second discharge port is provided at the lower part of the feeding tank 7, and the second discharge port is connected to the feeding port through the metering pump 3;
[0062] It also includes a third valve body 11. The lower part of the preparation tank 4 is provided with a second discharge port, and the third valve body 11 is provided inside the second discharge port;
[0063] It also includes a support base 5, and the outer surface of the preparation tank 4 is fixedly connected to the support base 5 by welding;
[0064] Also included is a PLC controller, the PLC controller being electrically connected to the linear drive 202, the first stirring assembly, the second stirring assembly, and the crushing assembly;
[0065] The PLC controller model is DATA-7311, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the first rotating drive member 210, the second rotating drive member 201, the third rotating drive member 214, the first valve body 208, the second valve body 211, the third valve body 11, the vacuum pump 8 and the metering pump 3 respectively.
[0066] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention, and the standard parts used in the present invention can be purchased from the market, and special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional means such as mature bolts, rivets, welding, etc. in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the existing technology, which will not be described in detail here.
[0067] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent transformations made using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in the relevant technical field, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A chemical treatment agent dispensing device, characterized in that: The mixing device comprises a preparation tank and a mixing mechanism, wherein the preparation tank is provided with an opening at the top, a cover is provided on the opening, the upper part of the mixing mechanism is connected to the cover, and the lower part of the mixing mechanism is provided inside the preparation tank; The mixing mechanism includes a linear drive, a sieve plate, a first stirring assembly, a second stirring assembly and a crushing assembly. A limit platform is provided in the middle of the preparation tank, and the sieve plate is arranged on all sides above the limit platform. A first discharge port is provided in the middle of the sieve plate, and a discharge barrel is connected to the first discharge port. A first valve body is provided inside the first discharge port, and the first stirring assembly is provided above the sieve plate, and the first stirring assembly is connected to the cover body. Several linear drive members are provided around the sieve plate, and the linear drive members are driven and connected to the sieve plate. The upper part of the discharge barrel is connected to the inner surface of the preparation tank, and the lower part of the discharge barrel is provided with a second stirring assembly, and the crushing assembly is connected to the discharge barrel.
2. The chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein: The crushing assembly includes a first rotating drive member, a first rotating shaft, a crushing knife and a crushing barrel, the crushing barrel is connected to the discharge barrel, a first feed port is provided at the upper portion of the crushing barrel, the first feed port is communicated with the interior of the discharge barrel, a first discharge port is provided at the lower portion of the crushing barrel, a second valve body is provided inside the first discharge port, the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the interior of the crushing barrel, the crushing knife is provided at one end of the first rotating shaft, and the first rotating drive member is drivingly connected to the other end of the first rotating shaft.
3. The chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein: The first stirring assembly includes a second rotating drive member, a second rotating shaft and a first stirring paddle. The upper part of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the cover body. A plurality of the first stirring paddles are arranged around the lower part of the second rotating shaft. The first stirring paddle is arranged inside the preparation tank. The second rotating drive member is drivingly connected to the second rotating shaft.
4. The chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein: The second stirring assembly includes a third rotating drive member, a third rotating shaft and a second stirring paddle. The upper part of the third rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the lower part of the discharge barrel. A plurality of second stirring paddles are arranged around the lower part of the third rotating shaft. The second stirring paddles are arranged inside the preparation tank. The third rotating drive member is drivingly connected to the third rotating shaft.
5. The chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a material suction mechanism, wherein the cover body is provided with a plurality of feeding ports, and one of the feeding ports is provided with a material suction mechanism; The suction mechanism includes a suction pipe, a feeding tank, a vacuum pump, a filter element and a metering pump. An air suction hole is provided on the top of the feeding tank, the vacuum pump is connected to the air suction hole, the filter element is provided below the air suction hole and is connected to the feeding tank, a second feeding port is provided on the upper part of the feeding tank, one end of the suction pipe is connected to the second feeding port, a second discharge port is provided at the lower part of the feeding tank, and the second discharge port is connected to the feeding port through the metering pump.
6. The chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a third valve body. A second discharge port is provided at the lower part of the preparation tank, and the third valve body is provided inside the second discharge port.
7. The chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a support base, and the outer surface of the preparation tank is fixedly connected to the support base.
8. The chemical treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the linear drive component, the first stirring component, the second stirring component and the crushing component.