Raw material mixing machine for cat litter production
By designing a raw material mixer for cat litter production and utilizing an aeration and feeding mechanism to achieve uniform mixing of cat litter and auxiliary materials, the problem of uneven mixing of cat litter is solved and the quality of the finished cat litter product is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422749113.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing cat litter stirring devices cause uneven mixing of cat litter and auxiliary materials, affecting the quality of the finished product.
A raw material mixer for cat litter production is designed, which includes an aerating mechanism, a feeding mechanism and an auxiliary mechanism. A motor drives a stirring rod for stirring, and the aerating mechanism and the feeding mechanism are used to evenly inject the auxiliary materials into the mixing barrel. The auxiliary mechanism provides auxiliary functions to improve mixing uniformity.
The cat litter and the auxiliary materials are evenly mixed, and the quality and practicality of the finished cat litter are improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cat litter production, in particular to a raw material mixer for cat litter production. Background Art
[0002] Cat litter is a granular material provided by cat owners specifically for burying feces and urine. It typically has excellent water absorption, effectively absorbing moisture from excrement and reducing odor. The production process of cat litter involves a variety of raw materials and complex processes, including natural and artificial materials such as sawdust, bentonite, and silica gel, processed through a specific process. Its primary purpose is to create a dry and hygienic toilet environment for cats, making it easier for owners to clean, effectively controlling odors, and maintaining a clean and comfortable home environment.
[0003] During the production process of cat litter, the cat litter raw materials and auxiliary materials need to be stirred. When the existing stirring device stirs the cat litter, the staff directly adds the cat litter auxiliary materials into the cat litter raw materials, which will cause uneven stirring. As a result, some cat litters absorb too much auxiliary materials while some cat litters absorb less, which in turn affects the quality of the finished cat litter. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a raw material mixer for cat litter production to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a raw material mixer for cat litter production, comprising a stirring barrel, a support frame fixed to the surface of the stirring barrel, a material inlet connected to one side of the surface of the stirring barrel, a connecting shell fixed to one side of the surface of the stirring barrel, a material outlet connected to the surface of the stirring barrel, a motor fixed to the inner cavity of the connecting shell, a stirring rod fixed to the output shaft of the motor, an air pumping mechanism provided on the surface of the air pumping mechanism, a connecting air pipe provided on the surface of the connecting air pipe, a feeding mechanism connected to the other end of the feeding mechanism, an auxiliary mechanism provided on the surface of the feeding mechanism, and an auxiliary mechanism provided on the surface of the feeding mechanism.
[0006] Preferably, the aeration mechanism includes a turntable that is transmitted to the surface of the stirring rod through bevel gears, a rotating rod is rotatably provided on the surface of the turntable, the other end of the rotating rod is hinged to a hinged rod, the other end of the hinged rod is fixed with a piston head, the surface of the piston head is slidably provided with a piston tube, and one end of the connecting air pipe is connected to the surface of the piston tube.
[0007] Preferably, the surface of the piston tube is connected to an air intake pipe, the other end of the air intake pipe is connected to one side of the piston head, and a one-way valve is provided on the surface of the air intake pipe, and the one-way valve is also provided on the surface connected to the air pipe.
[0008] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding barrel fixed on the surface of the mixing barrel, the other end of the connecting air pipe is connected to the inner cavity of the feeding barrel, a feeding piston is slidably provided in the inner cavity of the feeding barrel, a connecting rod is fixed on the surface of the feeding piston, a handle is fixed on the other end of the connecting rod, the surface of the feeding barrel is connected to a feeding pipe, and the surface of the feeding pipe is connected to several spray heads.
[0009] Preferably, a limiting ring is fixed on the surface of the feeding barrel, and the limiting ring is arranged below the connection between the air pipe and the feeding barrel.
[0010] Preferably, the auxiliary material mechanism includes an auxiliary material pipe connected to the outside to supply auxiliary material, the other end of the auxiliary material pipe is connected to a connecting hose, the other end of the connecting hose is connected to the surface of the feeding piston, and the surface of the connecting hose is connected to a solenoid valve.
[0011] Preferably, the auxiliary mechanism includes an air outlet pipe connected to the surface of the feeding barrel, a plurality of sliding rods are fixed to the inner cavity of the air outlet pipe, a connecting block is slidably provided on the surface of the sliding rod, an air blocking head is fixed on the surface of the connecting block, and a spring is sleeved on the surface of the sliding rod, one side of the spring is fixed to the surface of the connecting block, and the other end of the spring is fixed to the inner cavity of the air outlet pipe.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0013] When the cat litter is stirred by the motor and the stirring rod, the cat litter auxiliary materials can be injected into the stirring barrel in sequence under the action of the air pumping mechanism and the feeding mechanism, thereby improving the mixing uniformity between the cat litter and the auxiliary materials. In addition, the auxiliary mechanism can also assist the work of the air pumping mechanism and the feeding mechanism, thereby improving the practicality of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the mixing barrel and the connecting shell after being cut apart in the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the enlarged local three-dimensional structure at point A in the middle;
[0018] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 6It is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of the utility model.
[0020] In the figure: 1. mixing barrel; 2. support frame; 3. inlet; 4. connecting shell; 5. outlet; 6. motor; 7. stirring rod; 8. pumping mechanism; 81. turntable; 82. rotating rod; 83. hinged rod; 84. piston head; 85. piston tube; 9. connecting air pipe; 10. feeding mechanism; 101. feeding barrel; 102. feeding piston; 103. connecting rod; 104. handle; 105. feeding pipe; 106. spray head; 11. limiting ring; 12. auxiliary material mechanism; 121. auxiliary material pipe; 122. connecting hose; 123. solenoid valve; 13. auxiliary mechanism; 131. outlet pipe; 132. air blocking head; 133. connecting block; 134. sliding rod; 135. spring; 14. air inlet pipe; 15. one-way valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0022] See also Figure 1-6 As shown, a raw material mixer for cat litter production includes a stirring barrel 1, a support frame 2 is fixed on the surface of the stirring barrel 1, a material inlet 3 is connected to one side of the surface of the stirring barrel 1, a connecting shell 4 is fixed to one side of the surface of the stirring barrel 1, a material outlet 5 is connected to the surface of the stirring barrel 1, a motor 6 is fixed to the inner cavity of the connecting shell 4, a stirring rod 7 is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 6, an air pumping mechanism 8 is provided on the surface of the stirring rod 7, a connecting air pipe 9 is provided on the surface of the air pumping mechanism 8, a feeding mechanism 10 is connected to the other end of the feeding mechanism 10, an auxiliary mechanism 12 is provided on the surface of the feeding mechanism 10, and an auxiliary mechanism 13 is provided on the surface of the feeding mechanism 10.
[0023] When the cat litter is stirred by the motor 6 and the stirring rod 7, the cat litter auxiliary materials can be injected into the stirring barrel 1 in sequence under the action of the air pumping mechanism 8 and the feeding mechanism 10, thereby improving the mixing uniformity between the cat litter and the auxiliary materials. In addition, the auxiliary mechanism 13 can also provide assistance for the work of the air pumping mechanism 8 and the feeding mechanism 10, thereby improving the practicality of the device.
[0024] The pumping mechanism 8 includes a turntable 81 that is driven on the surface of the stirring rod 7 through bevel gears, and a rotating rod 82 is rotatably provided on the surface of the turntable 81, and the other end of the rotating rod 82 is hinged with a hinged rod 83, and the other end of the hinged rod 83 is fixed with a piston head 84, and a piston tube 85 is slidably provided on the surface of the piston head 84, and one end of the connecting air pipe 9 is connected to the surface of the piston tube 85. In this embodiment, through the arrangement of the turntable 81, the rotating rod 82, the hinged rod 83, the piston head 84 and the piston tube 85, when the stirring rod 7 rotates, the turntable 81 that is driven on the surface of the stirring rod 7 can rotate, and the rotating rod 82 and the hinged rod 83 that rotate on the surface of the turntable 81 can make the piston head 84 reciprocate in the inner cavity of the piston tube 85.
[0025] The surface of the piston tube 85 is connected to the air intake pipe 14, and the other end of the air intake pipe 14 is connected to one side of the piston head 84. A one-way valve 15 is provided on the surface of the air intake pipe 14, and the one-way valve 15 is also provided on the surface of the connecting air pipe 9. In this embodiment, the setting of the air intake pipe 14 and the one-way valve 15 provides assistance for the operation of the piston tube 85. When the piston head 84 moves, outside air can enter the piston tube 85 and can be discharged from the connecting air pipe 9.
[0026] One end of the intake pipe 14 is provided with a hose, which moves in conjunction with the piston head 84 .
[0027] The feeding mechanism 10 includes a feeding barrel 101 fixed to the surface of the mixing barrel 1, the other end of the connecting air pipe 9 is connected to the inner cavity of the feeding barrel 101, a feeding piston 102 is slidably provided in the inner cavity of the feeding barrel 101, a connecting rod 103 is fixed to the surface of the feeding piston 102, a handle 104 is fixed to the other end of the connecting rod 103, a feeding pipe 105 is connected to the surface of the feeding barrel 101, and a plurality of spray heads 106 are connected to the surface of the feeding pipe 105. In this embodiment, Through the arrangement of the feeding barrel 101, the feeding piston 102, the connecting rod 103, the handle 104, the feeding pipe 105 and the spray head 106, under the action of the connecting air pipe 9, the gas generated by the pumping mechanism 8 is input into the feeding barrel 101, and then the feeding piston 102 is squeezed. Under the action of the feeding piston 102, the auxiliary material enters the feeding pipe 105 and the spray head 106, and then under the action of the spray head 106, the auxiliary material is sprayed into the mixing barrel 1.
[0028] A limit ring 11 is fixed on the surface of the feeding barrel 101. The limit ring 11 is arranged below the connection between the air pipe 9 and the feeding barrel 101. In this embodiment, the setting of the limit ring 11 provides a limit for the use of the feeding piston 102.
[0029] The auxiliary material mechanism 12 includes an auxiliary material tube 121 connected to the outside for supplying auxiliary material. The other end of the auxiliary material tube 121 is connected to a connecting hose 122. The other end of the connecting hose 122 is connected to the surface of the feeding piston 102. The surface of the connecting hose 122 is connected to a solenoid valve 123. In this embodiment, through the setting of the auxiliary material tube 121, the connecting hose 122 and the solenoid valve 123, under the action of the auxiliary material tube 121, the cat litter auxiliary material can be fed into the feeding bucket 101, and under the action of the connecting hose 122 and the solenoid valve 123, the work of the auxiliary material mechanism 12 and the feeding mechanism 10 is assisted.
[0030] The auxiliary mechanism 13 includes an air outlet pipe 131 connected to the surface of the feeding barrel 101, a plurality of slide rods 134 are fixed to the inner cavity of the air outlet pipe 131, a connecting block 133 is slidably provided on the surface of the slide rod 134, a gas blocking head 132 is fixed on the surface of the connecting block 133, a spring 135 is sleeved on the surface of the slide rod 134, one side of the spring 135 is fixed to the surface of the connecting block 133, and the other end of the spring 135 is fixed to the inner cavity of the air outlet pipe 131. In this embodiment, through the air outlet pipe 131, the gas blocking head 132, the connecting block 133, the slide rod 134 and The setting of the spring 135 can make the feeding piston 102 descend under the action of the pumping mechanism 8, and after the feeding piston 102 descends to a certain position, the air blocking head 132 can be moved away from the feeding mechanism 10 under the action of air pressure, thereby discharging excess gas from the pumping mechanism 8 from the air outlet pipe 131. In addition, under the action of the spring 135, the connecting block 133 and the air blocking head 132 can be squeezed. When the air blocking head 132 has not reached the bottom, the air blocking head 132 can be made to fit the surface of the air outlet pipe 131 to achieve the purpose of sealing.
[0031] Working principle: When stirring the cat litter raw materials, the staff can use the feed port 3 to feed the cat litter into the mixing barrel 1. Under the action of the motor 6 and the stirring rod 7, the raw materials can be stirred. After stirring, the stirred cat litter can be discharged under the action of the discharge port 5. In addition, when stirring the cat litter, it is necessary to add auxiliary agents such as spices and plant fibers to the cat litter, and add the selected spices and natural plant fibers to the mixture. It is worth noting that the auxiliary material used in this device should be liquid. The staff can use the auxiliary material mechanism 12 to feed the auxiliary material into the feeding barrel 101 under the action of the auxiliary material tube 121, and then close the connecting hose 122 through the solenoid valve 123. When adding, the staff uses the handle 104, and under the action of the handle 104, the feeding piston 102 moves upward.
[0032] When the motor 6 drives the stirring rod 7 to work, the turntable 81 can be rotated, and under the action of the rotating rod 82 and the hinged rod 83, the piston head 84 is made to reciprocate in the piston tube 85, and under the cooperation of the air inlet pipe 14 and the one-way valve 15, the gas enters the feeding barrel 101, and then squeezes the feeding piston 102, causing the feeding piston 102 to descend section by section, and then squeezes the auxiliary material in the feeding barrel 101 into the feeding pipe 105 and the spray head 106, and then under the action of the spray head 106, the auxiliary material is sprayed in sections in the stirring barrel 1, thereby improving the uniformity of mixing between the auxiliary material and the cat litter raw material.
[0033] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply the existence of any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.
[0034] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A raw material mixer for cat litter production, comprising a mixing barrel (1), characterized in that: A support frame (2) is fixed on the surface of the mixing barrel (1), a material inlet (3) is connected to one side of the surface of the mixing barrel (1), a connecting shell (4) is fixed to one side of the surface of the mixing barrel (1), a material outlet (5) is connected to the surface of the mixing barrel (1), a motor (6) is fixed to the inner cavity of the connecting shell (4), a stirring rod (7) is fixed to the output shaft of the motor (6), an air pumping mechanism (8) is provided on the surface of the stirring rod (7), a connecting air pipe (9) is provided on the surface of the air pumping mechanism (8), the other end of the connecting air pipe (9) is connected to a feeding mechanism (10), an auxiliary mechanism (12) is provided on the surface of the feeding mechanism (10), and an auxiliary mechanism (13) is provided on the surface of the feeding mechanism (10).
2. The cat litter production raw material mixer according to claim 1, wherein: The aeration mechanism (8) comprises a turntable (81) which is driven by bevel gears on the surface of the stirring rod (7); a rotating rod (82) is rotatably provided on the surface of the turntable (81); a hinged rod (83) is hingedly connected to the other end of the rotating rod (82); a piston head (84) is fixed to the other end of the hinged rod (83); a piston tube (85) is slidably provided on the surface of the piston head (84); and one end of the connecting air pipe (9) is connected to the surface of the piston tube (85).
3. The cat litter production raw material mixer according to claim 2, wherein: The surface of the piston tube (85) is connected to an air intake pipe (14), the other end of which is connected to one side of the piston head (84). A one-way valve (15) is provided on the surface of the air intake pipe (14), and the one-way valve (15) is also provided on the surface of the connecting air pipe (9).
4. The cat litter production raw material mixer according to claim 1, wherein: The feeding mechanism (10) comprises a feeding barrel (101) fixed to the surface of the mixing barrel (1), the other end of the connecting air pipe (9) is connected to the inner cavity of the feeding barrel (101), a feeding piston (102) is slidably provided in the inner cavity of the feeding barrel (101), a connecting rod (103) is fixed to the surface of the feeding piston (102), and a handle (104) is fixed to the other end of the connecting rod (103), a feeding pipe (105) is connected to the surface of the feeding barrel (101), and a plurality of spray heads (106) are connected to the surface of the feeding pipe (105).
5. The cat litter production raw material mixer according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting ring (11) is fixed on the surface of the feeding barrel (101), and the limiting ring (11) is arranged below the connection between the air pipe (9) and the feeding barrel (101).
6. The cat litter production raw material mixer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The auxiliary material mechanism (12) comprises an auxiliary material pipe (121) connected to the outside for supplying auxiliary material, the other end of the auxiliary material pipe (121) is connected to a connecting hose (122), the other end of the connecting hose (122) is connected to the surface of the feeding piston (102), and the surface of the connecting hose (122) is connected to a solenoid valve (123).
7. The cat litter production raw material mixer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The auxiliary mechanism (13) includes an air outlet pipe (131) connected to the surface of the feeding barrel (101), a plurality of slide rods (134) are fixed to the inner cavity of the air outlet pipe (131), a connecting block (133) is slidably provided on the surface of the slide rod (134), a gas blocking head (132) is fixed to the surface of the connecting block (133), a spring (135) is sleeved on the surface of the slide rod (134), one side of the spring (135) is fixed to the surface of the connecting block (133), and the other end of the spring (135) is fixed to the inner cavity of the air outlet pipe (131).