Stirring mechanism

By designing a stirring mechanism with a circular shaft protective sleeve and a shaft limiting sleeve, the problems of easy wear and corrosion of the rotating shaft were solved, achieving efficient stirring and stable operation of the rotating shaft, thus improving the safety and efficiency of rubidium metal preparation.

CN224180706UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01SUZHOU HATENG TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU HATENG TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

In the process of preparing metallic rubidium, the materials and reducing agents in the thermal reduction furnace need to be stirred to improve the reduction reaction effect and efficiency. However, the existing technology lacks an effective stirring device, and the rotating shaft is prone to wear and corrosion, affecting its service life and safety.

Method used

A stirring mechanism was designed, including a circular shaft protective sleeve to isolate and protect the rotating shaft, a shaft limit sleeve to ensure the stability of the rotating shaft, and a flange plate with threaded holes for easy installation on the heat reduction furnace body. Combined with a motor to drive the rotating shaft for stirring, the vertical stirring part efficiently stirs the materials.

Benefits of technology

It effectively extends the service life of the rotating shaft, improves the safety and stirring efficiency of the heat reduction process, and ensures the stable operation of the rotating shaft in high-temperature environments.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of metal rubidium preparation and application, and particularly discloses a stirring mechanism. Comprising a thermal reduction furnace body, a feeding port, an air outlet, a slag discharging port, a thermal reduction furnace body circular port, an upper hollow fixing ring, a plurality of inclined supporting frames, a fixing base, a motor, a coupler, two sets of screw grooves, a flange plate with a screw hole, a bolt, a bearing, a circular shaft protection sleeve, a rotating shaft, a lower fixing nut, an upper fixing nut, a hollow circular plate, a plurality of vertical stirring parts and the like. The utility model has the beneficial effects that: 1, materials and reducing agents are isolated and protected on the rotating shaft through the circular shaft protecting sleeve, so that the phenomena of abrasion and corrosion are avoided, and the service life of the rotating shaft is effectively prolonged; 2, a shaft limiting sleeve is used for limiting the rotating shaft when the rotating shaft rotates, so that the working stability of the rotating shaft is ensured; and 3, the device is conveniently mounted on the thermal reduction furnace body through the flange plate with the screw hole, the screw groove and the bolt, so that the assembly is facilitated.
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Description

A stirring mechanism Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of rubidium metal preparation and application technology, specifically relating to a stirring mechanism for stirring materials inside a thermal reduction furnace during rubidium metal preparation. Background Technology

[0002] Rubidium metal is mainly used in scientific research, the electronics industry, and the energy sector.

[0003] Rubidium has significant applications in scientific research. Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, rubidium is often used as a probe to study the structure of matter and chemical reactions. For example, in materials science, researchers can use rubidium to study the electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and mechanical properties of different materials. Furthermore, radioactive isotopes of rubidium can be used for radioactive tracing, helping scientists track and understand the movement and distribution of substances in organisms or the environment.

[0004] Rubidium also plays an indispensable role in the electronics industry. Certain rubidium compounds possess excellent photoelectric properties, making them widely used in the manufacture of optoelectronic devices such as photomultiplier tubes and night vision devices. These devices are crucial in military, aerospace, and security monitoring fields. Furthermore, rubidium is used to manufacture high-precision atomic clocks, which are essential for time synchronization technologies such as GPS and communication networks.

[0005] The energy sector is another important application area for metallic rubidium. Due to its high energy density and rapid charge / discharge characteristics, rubidium has potential applications in battery technology. For example, rubidium-ion batteries, as a novel high-energy battery technology, are attracting increasing attention from researchers. Although rubidium-ion batteries are currently still in the research and development stage, their future applications in electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, and renewable energy storage are promising.

[0006] Currently, the rubidium metal preparation process includes a thermal reduction step, in which the material and reducing agent undergo a reduction reaction (700-900℃) within a thermal reduction furnace. To improve the reduction reaction effect and efficiency, it is necessary to stir the material and reducing agent within the thermal reduction furnace.

[0007] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a stirring mechanism. Summary of the Invention

[0008] Purpose of the utility model: The purpose of this utility model is to provide a stirring mechanism for installation on the body of a thermal reduction furnace to stir materials and reducing agents, while protecting the rotating shaft, extending its service life and improving the safety of the thermal reduction process.

[0009] Technical Solution: This utility model discloses a stirring mechanism, comprising a thermal reduction furnace body, a feed inlet, a gas outlet, a slag discharge outlet, a circular opening of the thermal reduction furnace body, and an upper hollow fixing ring. Several inclined support frames are arranged on the outer layer of the upper end face of the thermal reduction furnace body. A fixing seat is provided at one end of each inclined support frame, and a motor is mounted on the fixing seat. A coupling is mounted on the motor. Two sets of threaded grooves are symmetrically arranged on the inner layer of the upper end face of the thermal reduction furnace body, located on the outer layer of the circular opening of the thermal reduction furnace body. A threaded... The heat reduction furnace body and the flange plate with threaded holes are fastened together by bolts through threaded grooves. The flange plate with threaded holes is provided with a bearing. A circular shaft protective sleeve is provided on one side of the flange plate with threaded holes. A rotating shaft is provided inside the circular shaft protective sleeve, which passes through the bearing and is connected to a coupling. A lower fixing nut and an upper fixing nut are respectively provided at both ends of the rotating shaft. A hollow circular plate is provided at one end of the rotating shaft, which is located inside the heat reduction furnace body. The hollow circular plate is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft by a set of locking nuts. Several vertical stirring parts are provided on the hollow circular plate.

[0010] In this technical solution, the stirring mechanism further includes an upper hollow sealing ring fitted on the upper part of the circular shaft protective sleeve.

[0011] In this technical solution, the stirring mechanism further includes a lower hollow fixing ring disposed on the inner wall of one end of the circular shaft protective sleeve, and a lower hollow sealing ring fitted on the rotating shaft.

[0012] In this technical solution, the stirring mechanism further includes a shaft limiting sleeve disposed on the inner wall of the lower hollow fixed ring.

[0013] In this technical solution, the stirring mechanism further includes a reinforcing transition connecting plate disposed on both sides of the hollow circular plate and respectively connected to a plurality of vertical stirring parts.

[0014] In this technical solution, the vertical stirring section includes, but is not limited to, an arc-shaped plate structure.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the stirring mechanism of this utility model are as follows: 1. The circular shaft protective sleeve isolates and protects the rotating shaft from materials and reducing agents, eliminating wear and corrosion and effectively extending the service life of the rotating shaft; 2. The shaft limiting sleeve limits the rotation of the rotating shaft, ensuring the stability of the rotating shaft operation; 3. The flange plate with threaded holes, threaded grooves, and bolts can be easily installed on the heat reduction furnace body, which is conducive to assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 is a front view structural schematic diagram of a stirring mechanism according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is a top view of the thermal reduction furnace body, air outlet, circular opening of the thermal reduction furnace body, upper hollow fixing ring, and screw groove of a stirring mechanism according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the split structure of a stirring mechanism according to this utility model;

[0020] The numbers in the diagram are as follows: 10-Inclined support frame, 11-Fixed seat, 12-Motor, 13-Coupling, 100-Heat reduction furnace body, 101-Feed inlet, 102-Gas outlet, 103-Slag discharge port, 1001-Circular opening of heat reduction furnace body, 1002-Screw groove, 1003-Flange plate with screw holes, 1004-Bolt, 1005-Bearing, 1006-Circular shaft protective sleeve, 100 7-Rotating shaft, 1008-Upper hollow fixing ring, 1009-Upper hollow sealing ring, 10010-Lower hollow fixing ring, 10011-Lower hollow sealing ring, 10012-Shaft limiting sleeve, 10013-Lower fixing nut, 10014-Upper fixing nut, 10015-Hollow circular plate, 10016-Locking nut, 10017-Vertical stirring part, 10018-Reinforced transition connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "top," "bottom," "one side," "the other side," "front," "back," "middle part," "inner," "top," and "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "joined" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, a stirring mechanism includes a thermal reduction furnace body 100, a feed inlet 101, a gas outlet 102, a slag discharge outlet 103, a circular opening 1001 in the thermal reduction furnace body, and an upper hollow fixing ring 1008 (the above is a conventional structure).

[0025] Several inclined support frames 10 are provided on the outer layer of the upper end face of the thermal reduction furnace body 100.

[0026] Several inclined support frames 10 are provided with a fixed base 11 at one end.

[0027] A motor 12 is mounted on the fixed base 11.

[0028] A coupling 13 is provided on the motor 12.

[0029] Two sets of screw grooves 1002 are symmetrically arranged inside the upper end face of the thermal reduction furnace body 100 and on the outer layer of the circular opening 1001 of the thermal reduction furnace body.

[0030] A flange plate 1003 with bolt holes is provided on the surface of the circular opening 1001 of the heat reduction furnace body 100.

[0031] The heat reduction furnace body 100 and the flange plate with bolt holes 1003 are fixed together by bolts 1004 through bolt grooves 1002.

[0032] A bearing 1005 is installed on the flange plate 1003 with bolt holes.

[0033] A circular shaft protective sleeve 1006 is provided on one side of the flange plate 1003 with bolt holes.

[0034] A rotating shaft 1007, which is connected to the coupling 13, is installed inside the circular shaft protective sleeve 1006 and then through the bearing 1005.

[0035] The two ends of the rotating shaft 1007 are respectively provided with a lower fixing nut 10013 and an upper fixing nut 10014.

[0036] A hollow circular plate 10015 is provided at one end of the rotating shaft 1007 and inside the thermal reduction furnace body 100.

[0037] The hollow circular plate 10015 is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft 1007 by a set of locking nuts 10016.

[0038] Several vertical stirring sections 10017 are provided on the hollow circular plate 10015.

[0039] Working principle: During operation, the starting motor 12 drives the coupling 13 to rotate the shaft 1007. At this time, the shaft 1007 drives the hollow circular plate 10015 and several vertical stirring parts 10017 to safely stir the material and reducing agent added into the thermal reduction furnace body 100 through the feed port 101 during the thermal reaction, promoting a high-efficiency thermal reduction reaction.

[0040] Meanwhile, the circular shaft protective sleeve 1006 plays an isolation role during this process, preventing materials and reducing agents from contacting the rotating shaft 1007, thus protecting the rotating shaft 1007.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] Based on Embodiment 1, the stirring mechanism also includes an upper hollow sealing ring 1009 fitted on the upper part of the circular shaft protective sleeve 1006;

[0043] The upper hollow sealing ring 1009 has one side abutting against the upper hollow fixing ring 1008. The upper hollow sealing ring 1009 is made of ceramic or flexible rubber, among other things. The upper hollow sealing ring 1009 has the function of sealing to prevent heat loss, and is also durable and wear-resistant.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] Based on Embodiment 2, the stirring mechanism further includes a lower hollow fixing ring 10010 disposed on the inner wall of one end of the circular shaft protective sleeve 1006, and a lower hollow sealing ring 10011 fitted on the rotating shaft 1007.

[0046] The lower fixing nut 10013 locks the lower hollow sealing ring 10011 onto the rotating shaft 1007. One side of the lower hollow sealing ring 10011 abuts against the lower hollow fixing ring 10010. The lower hollow sealing ring 10011 is made of ceramic or flexible rubber, among other things. The lower hollow fixing ring 10010 serves to seal and prevent heat loss, while also being durable and wear-resistant.

[0047] Example 4

[0048] Based on Embodiment 3, the stirring mechanism also includes a shaft limiting sleeve 10012 disposed on the inner wall of the lower hollow fixing ring 10010;

[0049] One end of the rotating shaft 1007 passes through the shaft limiting sleeve 10012, so that during the rotation of the rotating shaft 1007, the shaft limiting sleeve 10012 performs a limiting function on the rotating shaft 1007 to ensure the safety of the rotating shaft 1007.

[0050] Example 5

[0051] Based on Embodiment 4, the stirring mechanism further includes a reinforcing transition connecting plate 10018 disposed on both sides of the hollow circular plate 10015 and connected to a plurality of vertical stirring parts 10017 respectively.

[0052] The transition connecting plate 10018 is reinforced to enhance the connection strength between the vertical stirring part 10017 and the hollow circular plate 10015.

[0053] In addition, the vertical stirring section 10017 is preferably, but is not limited to, an arc-shaped plate structure or a cylindrical structure.

[0054] It should be noted that, in this document, terms such as "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0055] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A stirring mechanism, comprising a thermal reduction furnace body (100), a feed inlet (101), a gas outlet (102), a slag discharge outlet (103), a circular opening (1001) of the thermal reduction furnace body, and an upper hollow fixing ring (1008), characterized in that: The upper end face of the heat reduction furnace body (100) is provided with several inclined support frames (10), one end of each inclined support frame (10) is provided with a fixed seat (11), a motor (12) is provided on the fixed seat (11), and a coupling (13) is provided on the motor (12). Two sets of threaded grooves (1002) are symmetrically arranged on the upper end face of the heat reduction furnace body (100) and on the outer layer of the circular opening (1001) of the heat reduction furnace body. A flange plate (1003) with threaded holes is provided on the surface of the circular opening (1001) of the heat reduction furnace body (100). The heat reduction furnace body (100) and the flange plate (1003) with threaded holes are fixed together by bolts (1004) through the threaded grooves (1002). A bearing (1005) is provided on the flange plate (1003) with screw holes. A circular shaft protective sleeve (1006) is provided on one side of the flange plate (1003). A rotating shaft (1007) is provided inside the circular shaft protective sleeve (1006) and connected to the coupling (13) after passing through the bearing (1005). A lower fixing nut (10013) and an upper fixing nut (10014) are respectively provided at both ends of the rotating shaft (1007). A hollow circular plate (10015) is provided at one end of the rotating shaft (1007) and inside the thermal reduction furnace body (100). The hollow circular plate (10015) is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft (1007) by a set of locking nuts (10016). Several vertical stirring parts (10017) are provided on the hollow circular plate (10015).

2. The stirring mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism also includes an upper hollow sealing ring (1009) fitted on the upper part of the circular shaft protective sleeve (1006).

3. The stirring mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism also includes a lower hollow fixing ring (10010) disposed on the inner wall of one end of the circular shaft protective sleeve (1006), and a lower hollow sealing ring (10011) fitted on the rotating shaft (1007).

4. The stirring mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism also includes a shaft limiting sleeve (10012) disposed on the inner wall of the lower hollow fixing ring (10010).

5. The stirring mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism further includes a reinforcing transition connecting plate (10018) disposed on both sides of the hollow circular plate (10015) and connected to a plurality of vertical stirring parts (10017) respectively.

6. A stirring mechanism according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The vertical stirring section (10017) includes, but is not limited to, an arc-shaped plate structure.