Production equipment for vinasse biochar soil conditioner
By setting a top ring, ribs, bottom ring, and flow equalization plate at the modifier inlet, combined with the design of pull rope and counterweight, the problem of uneven feeding of modifier raw materials is solved, and the modifier is made to fall and mix evenly, thereby improving the modification effect and reducing production costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LUZHOU VOCATIONAL & TECHN COLLEGE
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing biochar soil conditioner production equipment suffers from uneven feeding of raw materials, resulting in high production costs and poor improvement effects.
A top ring, ribs, bottom ring, and flow equalization plate are set at the inlet of the modifier. Combined with the design of pull rope and counterweight, an inverted frustum-shaped structure is formed. The raw material is evenly dispersed through the mesh of the flow equalization plate, and the component is promoted to fall evenly by striking and pulling the counterweight.
This method achieves uniform input of the modifier raw materials, improves the modification effect, and reduces production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of biochar production improvement technology, and relates to a production equipment for a soil conditioner made from distiller's grains biochar. Background Technology
[0002] Biochar is a solid product generated from biomass through high-temperature (usually below 700℃) pyrolysis under anaerobic or anoxic conditions. It is widely available and economically valuable, and is commonly used as an adsorbent. The carbonization process generates byproducts such as bio-oil and pyrolysis gas, and is mainly influenced by factors such as pyrolysis temperature, heating rate, temperature control time, carrier gas type, and material characteristics. The reaction comprises three stages: a drying stage (below 200℃, moisture evaporates, and macromolecules undergo initial condensation), a volatile matter release stage (thermal decomposition of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, releasing bio-oil and pyrolysis gas), and a carbonization stage (forming semi-coke, ultimately producing a mixture of graphitic and amorphous carbon).
[0003] In the production and improvement of biochar soil conditioners, the raw materials for the conditioner need to be fed into the main body of the equipment through the conditioner inlet before subsequent improvement treatment. Currently, this feeding process is mostly manual. Because the conditioner inlet is a completely open structure, manual operation results in a large amount of conditioner raw material being poured into the equipment at once, and the raw material only slides into the equipment from one side of the inlet, causing uneven feeding. Although the raw material can be evenly dispersed by internal mixing, if uniform feeding could be achieved during the initial feeding, the improvement process could be optimized, the improvement effect improved, and production costs reduced. Therefore, it is urgent to optimize and adjust the feeding method of the conditioner inlet to ensure uniform feeding of the raw material. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a production equipment for soil conditioner made from distiller's grains biochar, which solves the problem of uniform feeding of the conditioner raw materials in the production equipment.
[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A soil conditioner production device for distiller's grains biochar includes a main body with an inlet for the conditioner. The device is characterized by a top ring on the upper surface of the inlet, a bottom ring at the lower opening of the inlet, a connection between the top and bottom rings via several ribs, a flow equalization plate on the bottom ring, and the top ring connected to the upper end of a pull rope, with the lower end of the pull rope connected to a counterweight.
[0007] Furthermore, the improver inlet has an inverted frustum-shaped structure.
[0008] Furthermore, the top ring, ribs, and bottom ring are all made of metal.
[0009] Furthermore, the top ring, the ribs, and the bottom ring are an integral structure.
[0010] Furthermore, the ribs comprise four ribs evenly distributed circumferentially.
[0011] Furthermore, the inner circumference of the bottom ring is provided with a stepped portion, and the flow equalization plate is placed on the stepped portion.
[0012] Furthermore, the flow equalization plate is fixed to the bottom ring with screws.
[0013] Furthermore, the upper end of the pull rope is tied with two knots for securing the top ring.
[0014] Furthermore, the pull rope is a nylon rope.
[0015] Furthermore, the hammer is made of rubber.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] (1) By installing a flow equalization plate inside the improver inlet, the raw materials passing through the inlet are blocked to a certain extent, avoiding the rapid fall of the improver raw materials. While delaying the improver raw materials, the uniform and dispersed fall of the raw materials is achieved through the uniformly distributed flow equalization mesh on the flow equalization plate. This directly optimizes the uniformity of the mixing between the improver raw materials and the internal processing raw materials, improves the improvement effect and reduces the production cost.
[0018] (2) The hammer can strike the feed hopper, thereby shaking the raw material left on the feed hopper off. The hammer is attached to the feed hopper to prevent loss. At the same time, the hammer can be pulled to drive the feed hopper to rotate, so as to make the feed hopper swing left and right, further facilitating the falling of raw material and reducing retention.
[0019] The aforementioned main solution of this utility model and its various further alternative solutions can be freely combined to form multiple solutions, all of which are solutions that can be adopted and are claimed by this utility model; furthermore, the (non-conflicting alternatives) can also be freely combined with each other and with other alternatives. Those skilled in the art, after understanding this solution, will realize based on existing technology and common knowledge that there are many combinations, all of which are technical solutions to be protected by this utility model, and will not be exhaustively listed here. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the improver inlet of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 3This is a structural front view of the flow equalization component of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of the flow equalization component of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the structure of the flow equalization component of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1-Main body of equipment, 2-Raw material inlet, 3-Modifier inlet, 4-Biocharte outlet, 5-Top ring, 6-Ribbon, 7-Bottom ring, 8-Flow equalization plate, 9-Pull rope, 10-Flag. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0027] Example
[0028] refer to Figures 1-5 As shown, a soil conditioner production equipment for distiller's grains biochar includes a main body 1, a raw material inlet 2, a conditioner inlet 3, a biochar outlet 4, a top ring 5, ribs 6, a bottom ring 7, a flow equalization plate 8, a pull rope 9, and a counterweight 10.
[0029] The main body of the equipment 1 is a device for producing biochar soil conditioner. It is equipped with a raw material inlet 2, a conditioner inlet 3, and a biochar outlet 4, which are used for inputting biomass raw materials, inputting conditioner, and outputting improved biochar, respectively. The specific equipment and process for producing and improving biochar soil conditioner are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.
[0030] A top ring 5 is placed on the upper surface of the improver inlet 3. The top ring 5 serves as the base for hanging and mounting the entire flow equalization assembly, preventing the assembly from falling downwards and facilitating the formation of the flow equalization assembly into a single structure. The top ring 5 is externally attached to the upper end of the inlet, which also allows the weight 10 to easily strike the entire flow equalization assembly through the top ring 5.
[0031] The lower opening of the improver inlet 3 is provided with a bottom ring 7. The outer circumference of the bottom ring 7 fits and matches the inner circumference of the inlet. The bottom ring 7 serves as the foundation for supporting the lower end of the entire flow equalization assembly, preventing the assembly from falling downwards. At the same time, it provides a foundation for the placement of the flow equalization plate 8 and facilitates the formation of the flow equalization assembly into an integral structure.
[0032] The top ring 5 and the bottom ring 7 are connected by several ribs 6. The ribs 6 are arranged along the inner circumferential slope of the modifier inlet 3 to avoid obstructing the inlet. The top ring 5, the ribs 6, and the bottom ring 7 are connected and fixed as a whole. Preferably, there are four ribs 6 evenly distributed circumferentially to ensure the connection strength.
[0033] A flow equalization plate 8 is fixedly mounted on the bottom ring 7, thus the top ring 5, the ribs 6, the bottom ring 7, and the flow equalization plate 8 together form an integrated flow equalization assembly, facilitating installation and operation. The flow equalization plate 8 has evenly distributed mesh holes to ensure uniform and dispersed falling of the raw materials.
[0034] The top ring 5 is connected to the upper end of the pull rope 9, and the lower end of the pull rope 9 is connected to the counterweight 10. The counterweight strikes the inlet or homogenizing component, thereby shaking off raw materials remaining on the homogenizing component (due to friction, adhesion, or accumulation). The counterweight is attached to the top ring via the pull rope to prevent loss. Simultaneously, pulling the counterweight via the pull rope rotates the homogenizing component, causing it to sway left and right, further facilitating the falling of raw materials and reducing retention.
[0035] Since the modifier inlet 3 has an inverted frustum shape, the top ring 5, rib 6, and bottom ring 7, when connected, also form an inverted frustum shape matching the inlet. The top ring 5, rib 6, and bottom ring 7 are all integrally constructed metal materials, possessing excellent wear and corrosion resistance, as well as high strength and quality, enabling long-term, stable use. Similarly, the top ring 5, rib 6, and bottom ring 7 can also be made of other materials that meet the requirements.
[0036] The inner circumference of the bottom ring 7 is provided with a stepped portion, and the flow equalizing plate 8 is placed on the stepped portion. The depth of the stepped portion is equal to the thickness of the flow equalizing plate 8, ensuring that the upper end face of the flow equalizing plate 8 is flush with the upper end face of the bottom ring 7, thus preventing material jamming. Preferably, the flow equalizing plate 8 is fixed to the stepped portion of the bottom ring 7 with screws to ensure the overall function of the flow equalizing plate and other components. Similarly, the flow equalizing plate 8 can also be made by other means such as bonding or interference fit.
[0037] The upper end of the pull rope 9 is tied with two knots for securing the top ring 5. The two knots secure the pull rope 9 to the top ring 5 on the left and right sides, thus fixing the pull rope 9 to the top ring 5. The pull rope 9 is made of nylon rope, which is wear-resistant, flexible, strong and durable.
[0038] The hammer 10 is made of rubber, which enables flexible impact on the modifier inlet 3 or the flow equalization component, avoiding structural damage caused by a rigid hammer.
[0039] The foregoing basic examples and their further alternative examples of this utility model can be freely combined to form multiple embodiments, all of which are embodiments that can be adopted and are claimed by this utility model. In the solution of this utility model, each alternative example can be arbitrarily combined with any other basic example and alternative example.
[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A production equipment for a soil conditioner made from distiller's grains biochar, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The main body (1) of the device is provided with an improver inlet (3), characterized in that: a top ring (5) is placed on the upper end face of the improver inlet (3), a bottom ring (7) is provided at the lower opening of the improver inlet (3), the top ring (5) and the bottom ring (7) are connected by several ribs (6), a flow equalization plate (8) is provided on the bottom ring (7), the top ring (5) is connected to the upper end of the pull rope (9), and the lower end of the pull rope (9) is connected to the counterweight (10).
2. The equipment for producing soil conditioner from distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The improver inlet (3) has an inverted frustum-shaped structure.
3. The equipment for producing soil conditioner from distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top ring (5), the rib (6), and the bottom ring (7) are all made of metal.
4. The equipment for producing soil conditioner from distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The top ring (5), the rib (6), and the bottom ring (7) are an integral structure.
5. The equipment for producing soil conditioner from distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ribs (6) include four ribs evenly distributed circumferentially.
6. The equipment for producing soil conditioner from distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom ring (7) has a stepped portion on its inner circumference, and the flow equalization plate (8) is placed on the stepped portion.
7. The equipment for producing soil conditioner from distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: The flow equalization plate (8) is fixed to the bottom ring (7) by screws.
8. The equipment for producing soil conditioner from distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the pull rope (9) is tied with two knots for securing the top ring (5).
9. The equipment for producing soil conditioner from distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: The pull rope (9) is a nylon rope.
10. The equipment for producing soil conditioner from distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hammer (10) is made of rubber.