Clamping mechanism of vortex mixer
By designing a clamping mechanism suitable for vortex mixers, the problem of adaptability to reagent containers of different sizes was solved, achieving efficient clamping and cost savings.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SIPING XINGNIU ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SERVICE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing vortex mixer fixtures cannot accommodate reagent containers of different sizes simultaneously, resulting in cumbersome operation and increased enterprise costs.
A clamping mechanism was designed, comprising a base frame, a dial, a clamping rod seat, a container clamping rod, and a clamping pad. The dial drives the clamping rod seat to move synchronously, and the clamping pad clamps the outer end face of the reagent container through a torsion spring, adapting to reagent containers of various sizes.
It enables efficient clamping of reagent containers of various sizes, reducing the time spent changing clamps and the cost of purchasing multiple clamps.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of auxiliary equipment for livestock breeding experiments, and specifically relates to a clamping mechanism for a vortex mixer. Background Technology
[0002] Vortex mixers are commonly used testing equipment by various testing and inspection institutions, colleges and universities, research institutes and individuals in the process of conducting testing, scientific research and teaching training. They are especially frequently used in the testing and research of pesticide and veterinary drug residues and additives in food.
[0003] Currently, different vibration requirements necessitate the use of reagent containers of varying capacities and models. When using a vortex mixer, a single clamp cannot hold multiple reagent containers. To mix and vibrate different reagent containers, different container clamps need to be replaced, making the operation cumbersome. The frequency of use for each clamp varies depending on the experimental purpose. To meet the needs of livestock breeding experiments, multiple clamps need to be purchased, which undoubtedly increases the cost for enterprises. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a vortex mixer clamping mechanism.
[0005] A vortex mixer clamping mechanism includes: a base frame, a dial, clamp rod seats, container clamp rods, and clamping pads; the base frame includes: a lower base frame and an upper base frame; the dial is axially connected between the lower base frame and the upper base frame; an oscillator connection sleeve is provided at the lower axis of the lower base frame; the oscillator connection sleeve is connected to the vortex mixer oscillator head; there are 6 clamp rod seats, 6 container clamp rods, and 6 clamping pads; the upper base frame has 6 sliding grooves; all 6 sliding grooves are located on the normal line of the upper base frame; each container clamp rod is a barbed component, and the clamping pad is fixed to one side of the upper end of the container clamp rod; the lower end of the container clamp rod is axially connected to the clamp rod seat; each sliding groove has a clamp rod seat fitted into it; the dial drives the 6 clamp rod seats to move synchronously and parallel, and the clamping pad clamps the outer end face of the reagent container through a torsion spring.
[0006] Both the upper and lower base frames are octagonal components, with their centerlines coinciding. The lower base frame has lower connecting edges at four corners of its upper surface and lower inner arc-shaped end faces at the other four corners, with a lower wheel notch at the inner arc-shaped end face. The upper base frame has upper connecting edges at four corners of its lower surface and upper inner arc-shaped end faces at the other four corners, with an upper wheel notch at the inner arc-shaped end face. The upper and lower connecting edges are positioned correspondingly, as are the lower and upper inner arc-shaped end faces. The upper and lower connecting edges are fastened together by bolts. The lower wheel notch and the upper wheel notch together form a wheel protrusion.
[0007] The lower base frame has a dial shaft at the center of the upper end face, a spring plate limiting part on the side of the upper end face, and a limiting spring plate at the spring plate limiting part.
[0008] The outer edge of the dial extends from the wheel's protruding outlet; a dial sleeve is provided at the center of the upper end face of the dial, and the dial sleeve is fitted onto the dial shaft; a bidirectional central thread is provided next to the dial sleeve, and positioning teeth are provided on the lower end face of the dial, with the end of the limiting spring plate abutting against the positioning teeth.
[0009] The bidirectional core threads have equal thread pitch; the upper surfaces of the bidirectional core threads are on the same plane.
[0010] The clamping rod seat includes: a lower clamping rod seat and an upper clamping rod seat; the upper clamping rod seat is fixed to the lower clamping rod seat by a rod seat connecting screw; the lower end face of the lower clamping rod seat is provided with a downward threaded countersunk hole, which is sleeved on the bidirectional mandrel thread; the upper end of the upper clamping rod seat is provided with two shaft shaft connection parts, which are arranged opposite to each other, and at least one shaft shaft connection part is provided with a torsion spring.
[0011] The container clamp rod has a shaft through hole at its lower end, and a shaft pin is sleeved in the shaft through hole. The lower end of the container clamp rod is connected to the shaft joint via the shaft pin. The container clamp rod is torn by a torsion spring. The upper end of the container clamp rod has a T-shaped connecting pin. One side of the clamping pad is an arc-shaped contact surface, and the other side of the clamping pad has a T-shaped pin sleeve, which is sleeved onto the T-shaped connecting pin. The oscillator connection sleeve is D-shaped. The oscillator connection sleeve has a sleeve positioning mechanism. The base frame is connected to the vortex mixer through the sleeve positioning mechanism.
[0012] The sleeve positioning mechanism includes: a positioning spring, a positioning bead, and a cover; the flat side of the oscillator connecting sleeve is provided with a sleeve positioning countersunk hole, and the positioning spring and the positioning bead are fitted into the sleeve positioning countersunk hole; the cover is provided with a positioning through hole, and the outer circle of the positioning bead can protrude from the positioning through hole; the cover is fixed to the flat side of the oscillator connecting sleeve by screws.
[0013] This technical solution provides a vortex mixer clamping mechanism, comprising: a base frame, a dial, clamp rod seats, container clamp rods, and clamping pads; the base frame includes: a lower base frame and an upper base frame; the dial is axially connected between the lower and upper base frames; an oscillator connection sleeve is provided at the lower axis of the lower base frame; the oscillator connection sleeve connects to the vortex mixer oscillator head; there are 6 clamp rod seats, 6 container clamp rods, and 6 clamping pads; the upper base frame has 6 sliding grooves; all 6 sliding grooves are located on the normal line of the upper base frame; each container clamp rod is a barbed component, and the clamping pad is fixed to one side of the upper end of the container clamp rod; the lower end of the container clamp rod is axially connected to the clamp rod seat; each sliding groove contains a clamp rod seat; the dial drives the 6 clamp rod seats to move synchronously and parallel, and the clamping pad clamps the outer end face of the reagent container through a torsion spring. This clamping mechanism can clamp reagent containers of various sizes; reducing the time for changing different clamps and the cost of purchasing clamps of various sizes. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the component assembly of a vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the lower base frame of a vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the base frame structure of a vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the dial of a vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to this utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping rod structure of a vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to this utility model;
[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping rod seat structure of a vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to this utility model;
[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the test tube clamping mechanism of a vortex mixer according to the present invention;
[0022] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the triangular flask clamping mechanism of a vortex mixer according to the present invention;
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Base frame; 11. Lower base frame; 111. Lower connecting edge; 112. Lower wheel notch; 121. Upper connecting edge; 122. Upper wheel notch; 123. Sliding groove; 113. Dial shaft; 1141. Spring connecting pin; 1142. Spring abutment; 115. Limiting spring plate; 116. Oscillator connecting sleeve; 1171. First positioning spring; 1172. First positioning bead; 1173. First cover; 12. Upper base frame. 2. Dial, 21. Dial bushing, 22. Double-sided mandrel thread, 23. Positioning teeth, 3. Clamping rod seat, 31. Lower clamping rod seat, 311. Lower threaded countersunk hole, 312. Connecting threaded hole, 32. Upper clamping rod seat, 322. Shaft shaft connection, 33. Torsion spring, 4. Container clamping rod, 41. Shaft pin, 42. T-shaped connecting pin, 5. Clamping pad, 51. Arc-shaped contact surface, 52. T-shaped pin sleeve, 91. Clamping test tube, 92. Conical flask. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solution will be further described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only a part of the technical solution, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on this technical solution without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] See Figures 1 to 9 As shown, a vortex mixer clamping mechanism includes: a base frame 1, a dial 2, a clamping rod seat 3, a container clamping rod 4, and a clamping rubber pad 5;
[0027] The base frame 1 includes: a lower base frame 11 and an upper base frame 12; the center lines of the lower base frame 11 and the upper base frame 12 coincide; the upper base frame 12 and the lower base frame 11 are connected by base frame bolts 13.
[0028] The lower base frame 11 is octagonal. The four corners of the upper surface of the lower base frame 11 are provided with lower connecting edges 111, and the other four corners are lower inner arc-shaped end faces. The inner arc-shaped end faces are provided with lower wheel notches 112. The upper surface of the lower base frame 11 is provided with a dial shaft 113 at the center. The upper surface of the lower base frame 11 is provided with a spring limiting part on the side. The spring limiting part is provided with a limiting spring sheet 115.
[0029] The spring plate limiting part consists of a spring plate connecting pin 1141 and two spring plate abutment rods 1142, with the spring plate connecting pin 1141 located between the two spring plate abutment rods 1142; the limiting spring plate 115 is U-shaped, with the middle part of the limiting spring plate 115 sleeved on the spring plate connecting pin 1141; the two sides of the limiting spring plate 115 abut against the spring plate abutment rods 1142;
[0030] The lower base frame 11 is provided with an oscillator connection sleeve 116 at the lower axis, and the oscillator connection sleeve 116 is D-shaped; the oscillator connection sleeve 116 is provided with a sleeve positioning mechanism.
[0031] The sleeve positioning mechanism includes: a positioning spring 1171, a positioning bead 1172, and a cover 1173; a sleeve positioning countersunk hole is provided on the flat side of the oscillator connecting sleeve 116, and the positioning spring 1171 and the positioning bead 1172 are sleeved in the sleeve positioning countersunk hole; a positioning through hole is provided on the cover 1173, and the outer circle of the positioning bead 1172 can protrude from the positioning through hole; the cover 1173 is fixed to the flat side of the oscillator connecting sleeve 116 by screws.
[0032] The upper base frame 12 is octagonal. The four corners of the lower end face of the upper base frame 12 are provided with upper connecting edges 121, and the other four corners are upper inner arc-shaped end faces. The inner arc-shaped end faces are provided with upper wheel notches 122. The upper connecting edges 121 and the lower connecting edges 111 are positioned correspondingly, and the lower inner arc-shaped end faces and the upper inner arc-shaped end faces are positioned correspondingly. The upper connecting edges 121 and the lower connecting edges 111 are fastened together by bolts. The lower wheel notch 112 and the upper wheel notch 122 form a wheel protrusion.
[0033] The upper base frame 12 is provided with 6 sliding grooves 123; the 6 sliding grooves 123 are arranged in a ring along the axis of the upper base frame 12.
[0034] The dial 2 has a dial sleeve 21 at the center of the upper end face, and a bidirectional central thread 22 is provided next to the dial sleeve 21. The upper end faces of the bidirectional central thread 22 are on the same plane. The thread pitch of the bidirectional central thread 22 is equal. The lower end face of the dial 2 has a positioning tooth 23, and the end of the limiting spring plate 115 abuts against the positioning tooth 23.
[0035] The dial 2 is located between the lower base frame 11 and the upper base frame 12, and the dial bushing 21 is sleeved on the dial shaft 113; the outer edge of the dial 2 extends from the wheel convex outlet; the upper base frame 12 and the lower base frame 11 are fixedly connected by the base frame bolts 13.
[0036] The clamping rod seat 3 and the container clamping rod are each provided with 6 sets, and the 6 sets of clamping rod seats 3 have the same structure; the 6 sets of container clamping rods have the same structure.
[0037] Each sliding groove 123 is provided with a clamping rod seat 3;
[0038] The clamping rod seat 3 includes: a lower clamping rod seat 31, an upper clamping rod seat 32, and a torsion spring 33; the lower end face of the lower clamping rod seat 31 is provided with a downward threaded countersunk hole 311, which is sleeved on the bidirectional central thread 22; the upper end face of the lower clamping rod seat 31 is provided with two connecting threaded holes 312.
[0039] The upper clamping rod seat 32 is a U-shaped frame. Two bolt holes are located in the middle of the upper clamping rod seat 32, each corresponding to one of the two threaded connection holes 312. Two shaft connection portions 322 are located at the upper end of the upper clamping rod seat 32, arranged opposite each other. At least one shaft connection portion 322 contains a torsion spring 33. In this embodiment, one torsion spring 33 is provided in each of the shaft connection portions 322 on both sides.
[0040] Each bolt hole is fitted with a rod seat connecting screw 35. The lower clamp rod seat 31 and the upper clamp rod seat 32 are connected and fixed by the rod seat connecting screw 35 and fitted into the sliding groove 123.
[0041] The container clamping rod 4 is a barbed component. The lower end of the container clamping rod 4 is provided with a shaft through hole. A shaft pin 41 is sleeved in the shaft through hole. The lower end of the container clamping rod 4 is shafted to the shaft shaft connection part 322 through the shaft pin 41. The container clamping rod 4 is torn by a torsion spring 33.
[0042] The container clamping rod 4 is provided with a T-shaped connecting pin 42 at its upper end; one side of the clamping pad 5 is an arc-shaped contact surface 51, and the other side of the clamping pad 5 is provided with a T-shaped pin sleeve 52, which is sleeved on the T-shaped connecting pin 42.
[0043] This technical solution provides a vortex mixer clamping mechanism; it is applicable to the XH-C vortex mixer 8, and the vortex mixer clamping mechanism replaces the sponge rotating head on the XH-C vortex mixer 8.
[0044] Turning the dial 2 drives the six clamping rod seats 3 to move synchronously along the normal of the base frame 1, and the clamping pads 5 are offset towards the axis of the base frame 1 by the torsion spring; turning the dial 2 can drive the six clamping pads 5 to clamp the outer surface of the test tube 91 or the outer surface of the conical flask 92; the two ends of the limiting spring plate 115 can abut against the positioning teeth 23 of the dial 2; limiting the large-scale deflection of the dial 2;
[0045] After the vortex mixer clamps the test tube 91 or the conical flask 92, the vortex mixer 8 is started to oscillate and mix the solvent in the clamped test tube 91 or the conical flask 92.
Claims
1. A vortex mixer clamping mechanism, comprising: The base frame (1), dial (2), clamping rod seat (3), container clamping rod (4), and clamping pad (5) are characterized in that: the base frame (1) includes: a lower base frame (11) and an upper base frame (12); the dial (2) is axially connected between the lower base frame (11) and the upper base frame (12); an oscillator connection sleeve (116) is provided at the lower axis of the lower base frame (11); the oscillator connection sleeve (116) is connected to the oscillator head of the vortex mixer; six clamping rod seats (3), six container clamping rods (4), and six clamping pads (5) are provided for the upper base frame (11). The frame (12) is provided with 6 sliding grooves (123); the 6 sliding grooves (123) are all located on the normal line of the upper base frame (12); each container clamp (4) is a barb component, and the clamping pad (5) is fixed on the upper side of the container clamp (4); the lower end of the container clamp (4) is axially connected to the clamp seat (3); each sliding groove (123) is fitted with a clamp seat (3); the dial (2) drives the 6 clamp seats (3) to move synchronously and parallel, and the clamping pad (5) clamps the outer end face of the reagent container through the torsion spring (33).
2. The vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper base frame (12) and the lower base frame (11) are both octagonal components, and the center lines of the upper base frame (12) and the lower base frame (11) coincide. The four corners of the upper end face of the lower base frame (11) are provided with lower connecting edges (111), and the other four corners are lower inner arc end faces, and the inner arc end faces are provided with lower wheel notches (112). The four corners of the lower end face of the upper base frame (12) are provided with upper connecting edges (121); the other four corners are upper inner arc end faces, and the inner arc end faces are provided with upper wheel notches (122). The upper connecting edges (121) and the lower connecting edges (111) are in corresponding positions, and the lower inner arc end faces and the upper inner arc end faces are in corresponding positions. The upper connecting edges (121) and the lower connecting edges (111) are connected by bolts. The lower wheel notches (112) and the upper wheel notches (122) form a wheel protrusion.
3. The vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower base frame (11) is provided with a dial shaft (113) at the center of the upper end face, and a spring plate limiting part is provided on the side of the upper end face of the lower base frame (11), and a limiting spring plate (115) is provided at the spring plate limiting part.
4. The vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer edge of the dial (2) extends from the wheel convex outlet; a dial sleeve (21) is provided at the center of the upper end face of the dial (2), and the dial sleeve (21) is sleeved on the dial shaft (113); a bidirectional core thread (22) is provided next to the dial sleeve (21), and a positioning tooth (23) is provided on the lower end face of the dial (2), and the end of the limiting spring plate (115) abuts against the positioning tooth (23).
5. The vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The thread pitch of the bidirectional core thread (22) is equal; the upper end face of the bidirectional core thread (22) is on the same plane.
6. The vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping rod seat (3) includes: a lower clamping rod seat (31) and an upper clamping rod seat (32); the upper clamping rod seat (32) is fixed to the lower clamping rod seat (31) by a rod seat connecting screw (35); the lower end face of the lower clamping rod seat (31) is provided with a downward threaded countersunk hole (311), and the downward threaded countersunk hole (311) is sleeved on the bidirectional core thread (22); the upper end of the upper clamping rod seat (32) is provided with two shaft shaft connection parts (322), the two shaft shaft connection parts (322) are arranged opposite to each other, and at least one side of the shaft shaft connection part (322) is provided with a torsion spring (33).
7. The vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The container clamping rod (4) is provided with a shaft through hole at the lower end, and a shaft pin (41) is sleeved in the shaft through hole. The lower end of the container clamping rod (4) is axially connected to the shaft shaft connection part (322) through the shaft pin (41). The container clamping rod (4) is twisted by a torsion spring (33). The upper end of the container clamping rod (4) is provided with a T-shaped connecting pin (42). One side of the clamping pad (5) is an arc-shaped contact surface (51), and the other side of the clamping pad (5) is provided with a T-shaped pin sleeve (52). The T-shaped pin sleeve (52) is sleeved on the T-shaped connecting pin (42).
8. The vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The oscillator connection sleeve (116) is D-shaped; the oscillator connection sleeve (116) is provided with a sleeve positioning mechanism; the base frame (1) is connected to the vortex mixer through the sleeve positioning mechanism.
9. The vortex mixer clamping mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sleeve positioning mechanism includes: a positioning spring (1171), a positioning bead (1172), and a cover (1173); the flat side of the oscillator connecting sleeve (116) is provided with a sleeve positioning countersunk hole, and the positioning spring (1171) and the positioning bead (1172) are sleeved in the sleeve positioning countersunk hole; the cover (1173) is provided with a positioning through hole, and the outer circle of the positioning bead (1172) can protrude from the positioning through hole; the cover (1173) is fixed to the flat side of the oscillator connecting sleeve (116) by screws.