Raw material feeding mechanism for essence production
By designing the feeding device of the hopper assembly, feeding mechanism and cleaning mechanism, the problem of pollutant accumulation in flavor production is solved, efficient cleaning is achieved, the risk of cross-contamination is reduced, and the raw materials are transported cleanly.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422806863.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-18
AI Technical Summary
The existing fragrance production equipment is prone to residual unconvexed materials during the transportation process, resulting in the accumulation of pollutants and increasing the risk of cross-contamination.
A feeding mechanism including a hopper assembly, feeding mechanism, cleaning mechanism and angle adjustment mechanism is designed. It is cleaned by a water pump and a spray head, and combined with the rotation of the twisted dragon to achieve efficient cleaning. The motor drives the driving wheel and belt drive to drive the rotation of the rotating shaft and twisted dragon, and the spray head sprays clean water flow to achieve all-round cleaning.
It effectively reduces pollutant accumulation, reduces the risk of cross-contamination, and ensures the clean transportation of raw materials.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a feeding mechanism, in particular to a raw material feeding mechanism for essence production, belonging to the technical field of material transportation. Background Art
[0002] Fragrances are important additives used to enhance aroma and flavor in industries such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Their production involves the blending and meticulous processing of a variety of natural and synthetic flavoring ingredients. Fragrance ingredients include natural and synthetic flavors, as well as various carrier solvents. Strict control requirements exist for their uniformity, aroma persistence, and volatility. Fragrance production requires a feeding device to ensure the proper flow of raw materials into production equipment.
[0003] In the Chinese patent disclosure specification CN216376236U, a flavor feeding device with adjustable feeding height is disclosed. By cooperating with the first hinged seat and the adjustment seat, the threaded block, the threaded rod, the second hinged seat, and the connecting rod, the height for feeding can be adjusted to meet the needs of different height positions. By cooperating with the discharging barrel and the fixed plate, the movable shaft, and the electric push rod, the output angle of the discharging can be adjusted to facilitate the feeding of the flavor.
[0004] The feeding device described in the aforementioned patent can adjust the feeding height and angle. However, in actual use, it has been found that unfinished material is easily left in the conveying channel. Uncleaned feeding mechanisms can accumulate contaminants, increasing the risk of cross-contamination. Therefore, a raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The utility model provides a raw material feeding mechanism for essence production, which is easy to clean and effectively reduces the risk of cross contamination caused by accumulation of bacteria, dust or other pollutants.
[0006] The utility model is realized through the following technical scheme: a raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production, comprising a hopper assembly, wherein the hopper assembly comprises a frame, a funnel, and a discharge pipe, wherein the funnel is fixed on the top of the frame, and the lower end of the funnel is connected to the discharge pipe.
[0007] The hopper assembly is provided with a feeding mechanism, which includes a power assembly. The power assembly includes a first motor and a rotating shaft. The first motor is fixed on the frame. A driving wheel is fixed to the output end of the first motor. A driven wheel is fixed to the rotating shaft. The driven wheel and the driving wheel are connected by a belt drive.
[0008] A rotating shaft is fixed on the power assembly, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to a feed shell with an upper end opening through a bearing, and the feed shell is connected to a discharge pipe. A fixed cylinder is fixed on the frame, and a fixed sleeve is fixed on the fixed cylinder, and the fixed sleeve is fixed to the feed shell. An auger is fixed on the rotating shaft, and the auger is located inside the feed shell.
[0009] A cleaning mechanism is provided on the hopper assembly and the feeding mechanism, and the cleaning mechanism includes a water pump and a water inlet chamber. The input end of the water pump is connected to an external water source, and the water pump is fixed on the frame. The water inlet chamber is opened in the rotating shaft, and the output end of the water pump is connected to a rotary joint, and the rotary joint is connected to the water inlet chamber. A nozzle connected to the water inlet chamber is installed on the rotating shaft, and the lower end of the feeding shell is connected to a sewage pipe, and a valve is installed on the sewage pipe.
[0010] An angle adjustment mechanism is provided at the upper end of the feeding shell, and the angle adjustment mechanism includes a mounting frame fixed to the feeding shell, a second motor is fixed on the mounting frame, a discharge hopper is fixed to the output end of the second motor, and the position of the discharge hopper corresponds to the outlet end of the feeding shell.
[0011] The utility model provides a raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] 1. When the raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production needs to be cleaned, the water pump is first started to pressurize the water and then transport it to the rotary joint. The rotary joint diverts the pressurized water into the water inlet chamber. Finally, the water flows through the nozzle at a suitable spray angle and pressure to complete the entire water spray cleaning process. At the same time, the start-up of the first motor will drive the rotating shaft and the auger to rotate through the driving wheel, belt, and driven wheel. The rotating shaft will drive the nozzle to rotate during the rotation process, further improving the cleaning effect. In summary, the device is easy to clean and effectively reduces the risk of cross-contamination of raw materials due to the accumulation of pollutants. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 For the utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure at center A;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the feed shell and the rotating shaft of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 For the utility model Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle.
[0017] Description of Reference Numerals
[0018] 1. Hopper assembly; 101. Frame; 102. Funnel; 103. Discharge pipe;
[0019] 2. Feeding mechanism; 201. First motor; 202. Driving wheel; 203. Driven wheel; 204. Rotating shaft; 205. Feeding shell; 2051. Fixing sleeve; 2052. Fixing cylinder; 206. Auger;
[0020] 3. Cleaning mechanism; 301. Water pump; 302. Rotary joint; 303. Drain pipe; 304. Valve; 305. Water inlet chamber; 306. Nozzle;
[0021] 4. Angle adjustment mechanism; 401. Mounting frame; 402. Second motor; 403. Discharge hopper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0023] See also Figures 1 to 4 The embodiment of the utility model provides a raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production, including a hopper assembly 1, the hopper assembly 1 includes a frame 101, a funnel 102, and a discharge pipe 103, the funnel 102 is fixed to the top of the frame 101, and the lower end of the funnel 102 is connected to the discharge pipe 103. When feeding, the raw materials can be poured into the inside of the funnel 102, and the raw materials will fall from the discharge pipe 103 to the inside of the feeding shell 205.
[0024] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A feeding mechanism 2 is provided on the hopper assembly 1, and the feeding mechanism 2 includes a power assembly, which includes a first motor 201 and a rotating shaft 204, and the first motor 201 is fixed on the frame 101, and a driving wheel 202 is fixed on the output end of the first motor 201, and a driven wheel 203 is fixed on the rotating shaft 204, and the driven wheel 203 is connected to the driving wheel 202 through a belt drive. Specifically, the start-up of the first motor 201 will drive the driving wheel 202 to rotate, and the rotation of the driving wheel 202 will drive the driven wheel 203 to rotate through the belt.
[0025] A rotating shaft 204 is fixed on the power assembly, and the rotating shaft 204 is rotatably connected to a feed shell 205 with an upper end opening through a bearing, and the feed shell 205 is communicated with the discharge pipe 103. The rotation of the driven wheel 203 will drive the rotating shaft 204 to rotate in the feed shell 205. A fixed cylinder 2052 is fixed on the frame 101, and a fixed sleeve 2051 is fixed on the fixed cylinder 2052, and the fixed sleeve 2051 is fixed to the feed shell 205. The feed shell 205 can be supported by the cooperation of the fixed sleeve 2051 and the fixed cylinder 2052. An auger 206 is fixed on the rotating shaft 204, and the auger 206 is located inside the feed shell 205. The rotation of the rotating shaft 204 will drive the auger 206 to rotate, and the raw material can be transported by the rotating auger 206 until the raw material falls from the upper end of the feed shell 205.
[0026] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The hopper assembly 1 and the feeding mechanism 2 are provided with a cleaning mechanism 3, and the cleaning mechanism 3 includes a water pump 301 and a water inlet chamber 305. The input end of the water pump 301 is connected to an external water source, and the water pump 301 is fixed to the frame 101. The water inlet chamber 305 is opened in the rotating shaft 204, and the output end of the water pump 301 is connected with a rotary joint 302, and the rotary joint 302 is connected with the water inlet chamber 305. The rotary joint 302 is provided, and the water pump 301 is not affected when the rotating shaft 204 rotates. A nozzle 306 connected to the water inlet chamber 305 is installed on the rotating shaft 204, and water can be sprayed out through the nozzle 306. The lower end of the feeding shell 205 is connected with a sewage pipe 303, and a valve 304 is installed on the sewage pipe 303. The sewage pipe 303 is provided to discharge sewage.
[0027] Please refer to Figure 4 , an angle adjustment mechanism 4 is provided at the upper end of the feeding shell 205, and the angle adjustment mechanism 4 includes a mounting frame 401 fixed to the feeding shell 205, and a second motor 402 is fixed on the mounting frame 401, and a discharge hopper 403 is fixed at the output end of the second motor 402, and the position of the discharge hopper 403 corresponds to the outlet end of the feeding shell 205. The start-up of the second motor 402 will drive the discharge hopper 403 to rotate, that is, the discharge hopper 403 rotates on the mounting frame 401, and the angle of the lower end of the discharge hopper 403 will change, thereby realizing the adjustment of the angle of the device. Preferably, a hydraulic rod and a bottom plate can also be provided under the frame 101, and the hydraulic rod is installed through the bottom plate to adjust the height of the device through the hydraulic rod.
[0028] Working principle: When cleaning, first connect the input end of the water pump 301 to the external water source, then start the water pump 301 first, pressurize the water and deliver it to the rotary joint 302, the rotary joint 302 diverts the pressurized water to the water inlet chamber 305, and finally, the water flows through the nozzle 306 at a suitable spray angle and pressure to complete the entire water spray cleaning process. At the same time, the start of the first motor 201 will drive the rotating shaft 204 and the auger 206 to rotate through the driving wheel 202, the belt, and the driven wheel 203. The rotating shaft 204 will drive the nozzle 306 to rotate during the rotation process, further improving the cleaning effect. The device is easy to clean and effectively reduces the risk of cross-contamination of raw materials due to the accumulation of pollutants. In order to avoid the accumulation of sewage inside the feeding shell 205, open the drain pipe 303 during cleaning, and the sewage will be discharged from the valve 304.
[0029] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production, comprising a hopper assembly (1), wherein the hopper assembly (1) comprises a frame (101), a funnel (102), and a discharge pipe (103), characterized in that: The hopper assembly (1) is provided with a feeding mechanism (2), and the hopper assembly (1) and the feeding mechanism (2) are provided with a cleaning mechanism (3); The feeding mechanism (2) includes a power assembly, a rotating shaft (204) is fixed on the power assembly, the rotating shaft (204) is rotatably connected to a feeding shell (205) with an upper end opening via a bearing, and the feeding shell (205) is communicated with a discharge pipe (103), and an auger (206) is fixed on the rotating shaft (204), and the auger (206) is located inside the feeding shell (205); The cleaning mechanism (3) comprises a water pump (301) and a water inlet chamber (305), wherein the water pump (301) is fixed on the frame (101), the water inlet chamber (305) is provided in the rotating shaft (204), the output end of the water pump (301) is connected to a rotary joint (302), and the rotary joint (302) is connected to the water inlet chamber (305), a nozzle (306) connected to the water inlet chamber (305) is installed on the rotating shaft (204), and the lower end of the feeding shell (205) is connected to a sewage pipe (303), and a valve (304) is installed on the sewage pipe (303).
2. The raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power assembly comprises a first motor (201) and a rotating shaft (204), wherein the first motor (201) is fixed on a frame (101), a driving wheel (202) is fixed on an output end of the first motor (201), a driven wheel (203) is fixed on the rotating shaft (204), and the driven wheel (203) is connected to the driving wheel (202) via a belt transmission.
3. The raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The funnel (102) is fixed on the top of the frame (101), and the lower end of the funnel (102) is connected to the discharge pipe (103).
4. The raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: An angle adjustment mechanism (4) is provided at the upper end of the feeding shell (205), and the angle adjustment mechanism (4) comprises a mounting frame (401) fixed to the feeding shell (205), a second motor (402) is fixed on the mounting frame (401), a discharge hopper (403) is fixed to the output end of the second motor (402), and the position of the discharge hopper (403) corresponds to the outlet end of the feeding shell (205).
5. The raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing cylinder (2052) is fixed on the frame (101), a fixing sleeve (2051) is fixed on the fixing cylinder (2052), and the fixing sleeve (2051) is fixed to the feeding shell (205).
6. The raw material feeding mechanism for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the water pump (301) is connected to an external water source.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Essence feeding device with adjustable feeding height
CN216376236U