Vortex type mixer

By employing an auxiliary fixing frame design with upper and lower frames working together in the vortex mixer, the problem of inconsistent tray structure movement was solved, achieving more uniform mixing of samples in test tubes.

CN224086542UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07XIEHE PHARMA FACTORY SHENYANG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

The tray structure of traditional vortex mixers has inconsistent movement, which affects the mixing efficiency of samples in test tubes.

Method used

A vortex mixer was designed, which uses an auxiliary fixing frame that cooperates with the upper and lower frames. The connection components move with the bottom tray to enhance the consistency of the upper and lower structure movements.

Benefits of technology

It improves the mixing uniformity and stability of samples in test tubes and enhances the mixing effect of the tray mechanism.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vortex type mixer which comprises a mixer main body, a tray mechanism is assembled at the top of the mixer main body, the tray mechanism comprises a bottom tray, the bottom tray is fixedly connected with the action end of the mixer main body, two assembly shafts are fixedly assembled at the top of the mixer main body, and the two assembly shafts are fixedly connected with the bottom tray. Assembly frames are assembled on the outer side walls of the two assembly shafts correspondingly, and an auxiliary fixing frame is detachably and fixedly assembled between the two assembly frames through fixing bolts. The upper frame body is used for being detachably connected and fixed with the assembly frame, the lower frame body is connected with the upper frame body through the connecting assembly, and in the process of evenly mixing samples in the test tubes, due to the arrangement of the connecting assembly, the lower frame body for conducting auxiliary limiting on the tops of the test tubes can move along with a bottom tray below; the action consistency of the upper part structure and the lower part structure is enhanced, so that the mixing and shaking effects on the test tubes in the tray mechanism are enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mixer technology, specifically to a vortex mixer. Background Technology

[0002] Vortex mixers, as a common laboratory device, are widely used in biology, chemistry, and other fields for the rapid mixing of liquid samples in test tubes. Their working principle involves a motor-driven tray generating high-frequency vibration or rotation, causing the sample in the test tube to be uniformly mixed under centrifugal force or eddy current. Traditional vortex mixers typically employ a fixed tray structure, usually consisting of a lower support and an upper auxiliary support. When the mixer's actuating unit moves the bottom support, the upper auxiliary support usually does not move with it. While it assists in securing the test tubes in the bottom support, it affects the continuity of the bottom support's movement, resulting in poor consistency between the lower actuating structure and the upper auxiliary support structure, thus impacting the mixing efficiency of the sample in the test tube. Therefore, we propose a vortex mixer. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vortex mixer to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a vortex mixer, comprising a mixer body, a tray mechanism mounted on the top of the mixer body, the tray mechanism comprising a bottom tray, the bottom tray being fixedly connected to the moving end of the mixer body, an assembly shaft being fixedly mounted on the top of the mixer body, the number of the assembly shafts being two, an assembly frame being mounted on the outer side wall of each of the two assembly shafts, and an auxiliary fixing frame being detachably fixed between the two assembly frames by fixing bolts;

[0005] The auxiliary fixing frame includes an upper frame and a lower frame, and a connecting component is fixedly assembled between the upper frame and the lower frame. The bottom of the lower frame is provided with auxiliary fixing grooves evenly distributed.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom tray includes a base, and the top of the base is integrally formed with a snap-fit ​​seat, and the top of the snap-fit ​​seat is evenly provided with snap-fit ​​grooves.

[0007] Preferably, the assembly frame includes an assembly frame body, a positioning groove is provided on one side wall of the assembly frame body, a positioning screw is screwed onto the other side wall of the assembly frame body, a handwheel is fixedly connected to the end of the positioning screw, and a positioning block adapted to the size of the positioning groove is integrally formed on the side wall of the upper frame body.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a connecting cavity, which is formed in the upper frame body. A connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the top of the lower frame body. A connecting ball is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting shaft through the connecting cavity. A support spring is fixedly assembled between the connecting ball and the connecting cavity.

[0009] Preferably, the side wall of the assembly shaft is provided with a scale.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A vortex mixer, compared with the traditional mixer, this utility model redesigns the tray mechanism. While retaining the bottom tray, it improves the auxiliary fixing frame that works in conjunction with the bottom tray. The auxiliary fixing frame adopts an upper frame and a lower frame that work together. The upper frame is used for detachable connection and fixing with the assembly frame, and the lower frame is connected to the upper frame through a connecting component. During the mixing operation of the sample in the test tube, the lower frame that assists in limiting the top of the test tube moves with the bottom tray below, which enhances the consistency of the upper and lower structural movements, thereby strengthening the mixing and shaking effect of the test tube in the tray mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom tray of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the assembly of the auxiliary fixing frame and the assembly frame of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal connecting component of the auxiliary fixing frame of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when the test tube is limited and fixed.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Mixer body; 2. Tray mechanism; 21. Bottom tray; 211. Base; 212. Snap-fit ​​seat; 213. Snap-fit ​​groove; 22. Assembly shaft; 23. Assembly frame; 231. Assembly frame body; 232. Positioning groove; 233. Positioning screw; 234. Handwheel; 24. Auxiliary fixing frame; 241. Upper frame; 242. Lower frame; 243. Positioning block; 244. Auxiliary fixing groove; 25. Fixing bolt; 26. Hand ring; 3. Scale; 4. Connecting assembly; 41. Connecting cavity; 42. Connecting shaft; 43. Connecting ball; 44. Support spring. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a vortex mixer, including a mixer body 1, a tray mechanism 2 mounted on the top of the mixer body 1 for placing test tubes, an action unit mounted inside the mixer body 1, the action unit being connected to the tray mechanism 2 for transmission, the action unit driving the action of the tray mechanism 2 to shake and mix the sample in the test tube, and a control panel fixedly mounted on the front side wall of the mixer body 1, through which the running speed and running time of the action unit inside the mixer body 1 can be set.

[0019] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the tray mechanism 2 includes a bottom tray 21, which consists of a base 211 and a snap-fit ​​seat 212. The base 211 is snap-fitted and fixed to the output end of the action unit inside the mixer body 1. The surface of the snap-fit ​​seat 212 is evenly provided with slots 213 for inserting test tubes. Both the base 211 and the snap-fit ​​seat 212 are made of rubber material, which provides a certain buffering effect when the action unit inside the mixer body 1 is driven to perform its action, and can protect the test tubes located in the slots 213.

[0020] The top of the mixer body 1 is fixedly equipped with assembly shafts 22 that are symmetrically distributed on the left and right. Assembly frames 23 are respectively snapped onto the outer side walls of the assembly shafts 22. An auxiliary fixing frame 24 is assembled between the two assembly frames 23. By setting the auxiliary fixing frame 24, the test tube can be fixed in the slot 213, and the stability of the test tube can be enhanced during the mixing process of the mixer body 1.

[0021] like Figure 3 As shown, a fixing bolt 25 is fixedly mounted between the auxiliary fixing frame 24 and the assembly frame 23. A handle ring 26 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing bolt 25. The fixing bolt 25 enables a detachable fixed connection between the auxiliary fixing frame 24 and the assembly frame 23. The size of the auxiliary fixing frame 24 is adapted to the bottom tray 21. When it is necessary to clamp and fix test tubes of different sizes, the bottom tray 21 and the auxiliary fixing frame 24 of the corresponding size can be replaced. The operation of replacing the auxiliary fixing frame 24 is simple and convenient.

[0022] like Figure 3As shown, the assembly frame 23 includes an assembly frame body 231. A positioning groove 232 is provided on one side wall of the assembly frame body 231, and a positioning screw 233 is screwed onto the other side wall of the assembly frame body 231. A handwheel 234 is fixedly connected to the end of the positioning screw 233. By rotating the handwheel 234, the positioning screw 233 can be fastened to the side wall of the assembly shaft 22, thereby fixing the assembly frame 23 at the connection position of the assembly shaft 22.

[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a scale 3 is provided on the outer wall of the assembly shaft 22. The assembly position of the two side assembly frames 23 and the assembly shaft 22 can be leveled by the scale 3. After the positions of the two side assembly frames 23 correspond, the auxiliary fixing frame 24 is assembled and fixed with the assembly frame 23 and kept in a horizontal position.

[0024] like Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary fixing frame 24 includes an upper frame 241 and a lower frame 242. A connecting component 4 is fixedly assembled between the upper frame 241 and the lower frame 242, connecting the upper frame 241 and the lower frame 242 through the connecting component 4. The upper frame 241 and the lower frame 242 are also made of rubber material, which can play a buffering and protective role in the process of limiting and fixing the test tube. Positioning blocks 243 are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the upper frame 241, respectively. The positioning blocks 243 are used to cooperate with the positioning grooves 232. By setting the positioning blocks 243 and the positioning grooves 232, it is convenient to position and connect the auxiliary fixing frame 24 and the assembly frame 23, thereby facilitating the assembly and fixing of the fixing bolts 25, so that the auxiliary fixing frame 24 and the assembly frame 23 can be better fixed. The bottom of the lower frame 242 is evenly provided with auxiliary fixing grooves 244, which are used to engage and fix the top of the test tube.

[0025] like Figure 4 As shown, the connecting assembly 4 includes a connecting cavity 41, which is opened inside the upper frame 241. A connecting shaft 42 is fixedly connected to the top of the lower frame 242. The top of the connecting shaft 42 is inserted into the connecting cavity 41 and fixedly connected to a connecting ball 43. Supporting springs 44 are uniformly fixedly assembled between the connecting ball 43 and the connecting cavity 41. By setting the supporting springs 44, there is a certain elastic space between the connecting ball 43 and the connecting cavity 41, so that the lower frame 242 and the upper frame 241 can swing relative to each other within a certain range. The upper frame 241 can be connected and fixed to the assembly frame 23, while the lower frame 242 can move with the bottom tray 21 to better mix the sample in the test tube.

[0026] Working principle: When using this device to mix samples, first select the bottom tray 21 and auxiliary fixing frame 24 of the corresponding size according to the size of the test tube. Connect and fix the bottom tray 21 to the top of the action unit of the mixer body 1. Then connect and fix the auxiliary fixing frame 24 to the assembly frame 23. After inserting the test tube into the slot 213, adjust the position of the auxiliary fixing frame 24 by adjusting the position of the assembly frame 23, so that the lower frame 242 of the auxiliary fixing frame 24 provides auxiliary limiting and fixing to the top of the test tube. Then, calibrate the fixing position of the assembly frames 23 on both sides according to the scale 3, so that the assembly frames 23 on both sides are horizontally aligned. Then, turn on the mixer body 1. The action unit inside the mixer body 1 drives the bottom tray 21 to shake, mixing the sample in the test tube. During the shaking, the lower frame 242 can cooperate with the bottom tray 21 to move, limiting and fixing the test tube while also meeting the movement requirements of the bottom tray 21, so that the sample in the test tube can get a more uniform mixing effect.

Claims

1. A vortex mixer, comprising a mixer body (1), characterized in that: The top of the mixer body (1) is equipped with a tray mechanism (2), the tray mechanism (2) includes a bottom tray (21), the bottom tray (21) is fixedly connected to the moving end of the mixer body (1), the top of the mixer body (1) is fixedly equipped with an assembly shaft (22), the number of the assembly shaft (22) is two, the outer side walls of the two assembly shafts (22) are respectively equipped with an assembly frame (23), and the two assembly frames (23) are detachably fixedly equipped with an auxiliary fixing frame (24) through fixing bolts (25); The auxiliary fixing frame (24) includes an upper frame (241) and a lower frame (242). A connecting component (4) is fixedly assembled between the upper frame (241) and the lower frame (242). The bottom of the lower frame (242) is evenly provided with auxiliary fixing grooves (244).

2. The vortex mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom tray (21) includes a base (211), and the top of the base (211) is integrally formed with a snap-fit ​​seat (212), and the top of the snap-fit ​​seat (212) is evenly provided with snap-fit ​​grooves (213).

3. A vortex mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly frame (23) includes an assembly frame body (231), a positioning groove (232) is provided on one side wall of the assembly frame body (231), a positioning screw (233) is screwed onto the other side wall of the assembly frame body (231), a handwheel (234) is fixedly connected to the end of the positioning screw (233), and a positioning block (243) that matches the size of the positioning groove (232) is integrally formed on the side wall of the upper frame (241).

4. A vortex mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (4) includes a connecting cavity (41), which is opened in the upper frame (241). A connecting shaft (42) is fixedly connected to the top of the lower frame (242). A connecting ball (43) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting shaft (42) through the connecting cavity (41). A support spring (44) is fixedly assembled between the connecting ball (43) and the connecting cavity (41).

5. A vortex mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the assembly shaft (22) is provided with a scale (3).