Muffle furnace crucible support
By designing a crucible support for the muffle furnace, batch handling of crucibles of different specifications and simplified operation were achieved, solving the problems of time-consuming and labor-intensive crucible handling and frequent sudden drops in high-temperature furnace chamber in the existing technology, thus improving operating efficiency and equipment life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SAP TESTING TECH (GUANGZHOU) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
In the existing muffle furnace, the handling of crucibles during the sample ashing pretreatment process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, which can easily lead to crucible collisions and sample spillage, affecting experimental results. In addition, the high temperature of the furnace cavity frequently drops sharply, shortening the equipment life.
A muffle furnace crucible support is designed, including a main plate, a secondary plate, and a support assembly. Through the cooperation of limiting grooves and adjustment holes, it can adapt to crucibles of different specifications, realize batch handling, and simplify the crucible placement and removal operations by clamping the support assembly.
It improves the convenience and safety of crucible handling, reduces operation time, decreases the frequency of sudden temperature drops in the high-temperature furnace cavity, and extends the service life of the muffle furnace.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of testing equipment technology, and in particular to a muffle furnace crucible support. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technologies, muffle furnaces are used for sample ashing pretreatment. To ensure complete ashing, the temperature is typically set above 500℃, which is quite high. Traditionally, reagents need to be added during the testing process, and different crucible sizes are required for different tests. Crucible tongs are usually used to handle individual crucibles, removing them from and placing them into the muffle furnace. However, the operator needs to apply considerable force to the tongs to ensure stability, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Furthermore, the small size of the muffle furnace cavity makes it easy for crucibles to collide with each other due to improper handling with the tongs, causing sample spillage and affecting experimental results. Before ashing, strong acids such as sulfuric acid are added to carbonize the sample before high-temperature ashing in the muffle furnace. After ashing, liquid samples may remain in some cases, posing a risk of injury if spilled.
[0003] Furthermore, the use and maintenance of muffle furnaces mentions that the occurrence of sudden temperature drops in the high-temperature furnace cavity should be reduced. In traditional operations, crucibles are removed and placed one by one with crucible tongs, which is complicated and inefficient. This increases the time the furnace cavity is open and the time the high-temperature furnace cavity is exposed to room temperature, thus increasing the frequency and duration of sudden temperature drops in the furnace cavity. This affects the service life of the muffle furnace and may even lead to damage or scrapping of the muffle furnace equipment. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a muffle furnace crucible support with a simple structure, which facilitates the batch handling and movement of crucibles, and has high operating efficiency and safety.
[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A muffle furnace crucible support is provided, including a main board, a sub-board, and a support assembly. The main board is provided with at least one row of placement slots for placing crucibles. All the placement slots in the row are spaced apart along a first direction. The main board is provided with two sets of first adjustment holes spaced apart along the first direction. Multiple first adjustment holes in each set of first adjustment holes are spaced apart along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The main board is also provided with a through-hole.
[0007] The sub-plate is provided with two first adjusting rods for insertion into the first adjusting hole at intervals along the first direction. The sub-plate includes at least one sub-plate. The sub-plate is provided with multiple limiting grooves at intervals along the first direction. The limiting grooves correspond one-to-one with the placement groove.
[0008] The support assembly includes an operating member and a support portion connected to each other. The motherboard has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other. The support portion passes through the socket and abuts against the second side. The operating member is located on the side of the first side away from the second side, and the operating member abuts against the first side and / or the side wall of the socket.
[0009] In one embodiment, the sub-plate further includes a fixing part, which is connected to at least one end of the sub-plate along the first direction, wherein one of the first adjusting rods is disposed on the fixing part and the other of the first adjusting rods is disposed on the sub-plate.
[0010] In one embodiment, the sub-plate includes at least two sub-plates, and the plurality of sub-plates are spaced apart along the second direction, with adjacent sub-plates being movably connected.
[0011] In one embodiment, each of the sub-plates is connected to one of the fixing parts, one of the fixing parts is provided with a second adjustment hole on one side along the second direction, and the adjacent fixing part is provided with a second adjustment rod that is inserted and engaged with the second adjustment hole.
[0012] In one embodiment, the support portion has a support surface facing the second side and an inclined surface facing away from the second side, the support surface being in contact with the second side and the inclined surface being set at an angle to the support surface.
[0013] In one embodiment, the angle between the inclined surface and the supporting surface is α1, where 5°≤α1≤15°.
[0014] In one embodiment, a positioning block is provided on the support surface, and a positioning groove is provided on the second side for the positioning block to be inserted and engaged.
[0015] In one embodiment, the operating member has a connecting portion at one end adjacent to the support portion, the connecting portion being partially inserted into the insertion hole, and the operating member being connected to the support portion via the connecting portion, the connecting portion being arranged at an angle to the support portion; and / or,
[0016] The connecting part is set at an angle to the operating component.
[0017] In one embodiment, the included angle between the connecting portion and the supporting portion is α2, where 95°≤α2≤105°; and / or,
[0018] The angle between the connecting part and the operating component is α3, where 95°≤α3≤105°.
[0019] In one embodiment, the operating member is provided with a handle at the end away from the support, and the outer surface of the handle is provided with a protective sleeve.
[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0021] This utility model discloses a muffle furnace crucible support. By connecting a secondary plate to a main plate and connecting a first adjusting rod on the secondary plate to a corresponding first adjusting hole, a limiting groove and a placement groove cooperate to form a placement position for crucibles. The actual size of the placement position for crucibles is adjusted by the limiting groove to accommodate crucibles of different sizes, thus enabling the convenient and rapid handling and clamping of crucibles of various sizes. Crucibles can be placed or removed in batches at once. Furthermore, a support component passes through an insertion hole, abutting against the second side of the main plate, while an operating component abuts against the first side of the main plate and / or the side wall of the insertion hole. Thus, under the combined action of the support component and the operating component, the entire main plate, secondary plate, and crucibles placed on the main plate can be clamped and transported together, making the process convenient and quick. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a top view of the muffle furnace crucible support in one embodiment;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the motherboard structure from one perspective in one embodiment;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the motherboard from another perspective in one embodiment;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sub-plate in one embodiment;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a disassembly and assembly diagram of the sub-board in one embodiment;
[0027] Figure 6 This is a top view of the sub-plate in one embodiment;
[0028] Figure 7 This is a top view of the supporting component in one embodiment;
[0029] Figure 8 This is the main view of the supporting component in one embodiment;
[0030] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure connecting the support component to the motherboard in one embodiment.
[0031] In the picture:
[0032] 100. Main board; 101. First side panel; 102. Second side panel; 110. Placement slot; 120. First adjustment hole; 130. Insertion hole; 140. Positioning slot; 150. Support foot; 200. Sub-board; 210. First adjustment rod; 220. Sub-board; 221. Limiting slot; 230. Fixing part; 240. Second adjustment hole; 300. Support assembly; 310. Operating component; 311. Handle; 3111. Protective sleeve; 320. Support part; 321. Support surface; 322. Inclined surface; 330. Positioning block; 340. Connecting part. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.
[0035] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0036] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0037] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a muffle furnace crucible support according to this embodiment includes a main board 100, a secondary board 200, and a support assembly 300. The main board 100 is provided with at least one row of placement slots 110 for placing crucibles. All placement slots 110 in the row are spaced apart along a first direction. The main board 100 is provided with two sets of first adjustment holes 120 spaced apart along the first direction. Multiple first adjustment holes 120 in the two sets of first adjustment holes 120 are spaced apart along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The main board 100 is also provided with an insertion hole 130 penetrating the main board 100. The secondary board 200 is provided with two insertion holes 130 spaced apart along the first direction for insertion into the first adjustment holes 120. The first adjusting rod 210 is connected to the sub-plate 200, which includes at least one sub-plate 220. The sub-plate 220 is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves 221 at intervals along the first direction corresponding to the placement groove 110. The limiting grooves 221 are provided one-to-one with the placement groove 110. The support assembly 300 includes an operating member 310 and a support part 320 connected to each other. The main plate 100 has a first side 101 and a second side 102 that are arranged opposite to each other. The support part 320 passes through the insertion hole 130 and abuts against the second side 102. The operating member 310 is located on the side of the first side 101 that is away from the second side 102, and the operating member 310 abuts against the side wall of the first side 101 and / or the insertion hole 130.
[0038] In actual operation, the crucible is placed on the first side 101 of the main board 100. The main board 100 has a rectangular plate structure. A support foot 150 is provided at each of the four corners of the second side 102 of the main board 100 to suspend the main board 100 in the furnace cavity of the muffle furnace.
[0039] In this embodiment, by connecting the sub-plate 200 to the main plate 100, and by connecting the first adjusting rod 210 on the sub-plate 200 to the corresponding first adjusting hole 120, the limiting groove 221 and the placement groove 110 cooperate to form a placement position for placing crucibles. That is, the actual size of the placement position for placing crucibles is adjusted by the limiting groove 221 to accommodate crucibles of different sizes, thereby enabling the handling of crucibles of different sizes. This makes crucible clamping and handling more convenient and faster, allowing for the batch placement or removal of crucibles at once. Furthermore, by having the support component 300 pass through the insertion hole 130 and the support part 320 abut against the second side surface 102 of the main plate 100, and the operating component 310 abut against the first side surface 101 of the main plate 100 and / or the side wall of the insertion hole 130, the combined action of the support part 320 and the operating component 310 enables the entire main plate 100, the sub-plate 200, and the crucibles placed on the main plate 100 to be clamped and transported together, which is convenient and quick.
[0040] In this embodiment, the main board 100 is made of ceramic to ensure sufficient stability under the high-temperature environment inside the muffle furnace. Of course, depending on the actual situation and conditions, a quartz stone or quartz glass main board can also be used, as long as the stability of the main board 100 under high-temperature conditions can be guaranteed. Such designs are all within the protection scope of this utility model. Similarly, the sub-board 200 and the support assembly 300 are also made of high-temperature resistant materials such as ceramic and quartz to ensure their stability under high temperatures.
[0041] In one embodiment, the sub-plate 200 further includes a fixing part 230, which is connected to at least one end of the sub-plate 220 along a first direction. One first adjusting rod 210 is disposed on the fixing part 230, and the other first adjusting rod 210 is disposed on the sub-plate 220. Two limiting rods are respectively connected to two sets of first adjusting holes 120 on the main plate 100, thus ensuring the sub-plate 200 is securely fixed to the main plate 100. Of course, in actual operation, the fixing part 230 and the sub-plate 220 can also be connected by snap-fit connection, plug-in connection, threaded fastening connection, etc., as long as the connection between the fixing part 230 and the sub-plate 220 is secure, thereby ensuring the overall stability of the sub-plate 200 and ensuring its secure connection to the main plate 100, such designs are all within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0042] In one embodiment, the sub-plate 200 includes at least two sub-plates 220, and the multiple sub-plates 220 are all connected to the same fixing part 230 (e.g., Figure 4 (as shown) and / or each sub-board 220 is connected to a fixing part 230 (as shown) Figure 5(As shown). Multiple sub-plates 220 are spaced apart along the second direction, and adjacent sub-plates 220 are movably connected. This allows for individual adjustment of each sub-plate 220 to adjust the placement size of each row of placement slots 110, enabling crucibles of different sizes to be placed simultaneously on the same main plate 100 to suit different testing requirements and scenarios.
[0043] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, each sub-plate 220 is connected to a fixing part 230. One fixing part 230 is provided with a second adjustment hole 240 on one side along the second direction, and the adjacent fixing part 230 is provided with a second adjustment rod (not shown in the figure) that is inserted into the second adjustment hole 240. Through the cooperation of the second adjustment rod and the second adjustment hole 240, each sub-plate 220 can be movably and adjustablely connected, making operation simple and convenient.
[0044] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, each end of the sub-plate 220 along the first direction is connected to a fixing part 230 to ensure a stable connection between the multiple sub-plates 220.
[0045] In one embodiment, the support portion 320 has a support surface 321 facing the second side 102 and an inclined surface 322 facing away from the second side 102. The support surface 321 fits against the second side 102 to ensure the stability of the support portion 320 in supporting the motherboard 100. Furthermore, the inclined surface 322 is set at an angle to the support surface 321, so that when the operator passes the support portion 320 through the socket 130, the side with less thickness passes through the socket 130 first, making it easier for the support portion 320 to pass through the socket 130 and improving operational convenience.
[0046] In one embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, the angle between the inclined surface 322 and the support surface 321 is α1, where 5°≤α1≤15°. When the angle between the inclined surface 322 and the support surface 321 is α1<5°, the thickness difference of the overall support part 320 is not significant, which does not achieve the effect of facilitating the passage of the support part 320 through the socket 130. When the angle between the inclined surface 322 and the support surface 321 is α1>15°, the thickness of the front end of the support part 320 is easily too small, affecting the support strength of the support part 320 to the motherboard 100.
[0047] In one embodiment, a positioning block 330 is provided on the support surface 321, and a positioning groove 140 is provided on the second side surface 102 for the positioning block 330 to be inserted and engaged. When the support surface 321 and the second side surface 102 abut and fit together, the positioning block 330 is engaged in the positioning groove 140, so as to realize the quick positioning of the support part 320 and the motherboard 100, and also make the connection between the support part 320 and the motherboard 100 more stable, ensuring the stability during the transportation of the motherboard 100 through the support component 300.
[0048] In one embodiment, the operating member 310 has a connecting portion 340 near one end of the support portion 320. The connecting portion 340 is partially inserted into the insertion hole 130. The operating member 310 is connected to the support portion 320 through the connecting portion 340. The connecting portion 340 and the support portion 320 are arranged at an angle and / or the connecting portion 340 and the operating member 310 are arranged at an angle. Specifically, for example... Figure 7 As shown, the included angle between the connecting part 340 and the supporting part 320 is α2, 95°≤α2≤105° and / or the included angle between the connecting part 340 and the operating member 310 is α3, 95°≤α3≤105°, so that the connecting part 340, the supporting part 320 and the operating member 310 are respectively set at a certain inclined angle, which facilitates insertion into the socket 130.
[0049] In one embodiment, the operating member 310 is provided with a handle 311 at the end away from the support 320. The outer surface of the handle 311 is provided with a protective sleeve 3111. The protective sleeve 3111 is a heat-insulating protective sleeve 3111. The outer side of the protective sleeve 3111 is provided with anti-slip texture. When the operator holds the handle 311 to operate, it will prevent burns and slippage, thus ensuring work safety.
[0050] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A crucible support for a muffle furnace, characterized in that, include: A motherboard (100) is provided with at least one row of placement slots (110) for placing crucibles. All the placement slots (110) in the row are spaced apart along a first direction. The motherboard (100) is provided with two sets of first adjustment holes (120) spaced apart along the first direction. Multiple first adjustment holes (120) in the two sets of first adjustment holes (120) are spaced apart along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The motherboard (100) is also provided with a through-hole (130). A sub-plate (200) is provided with two first adjusting rods (210) for insertion into the first adjusting hole (120) at intervals along the first direction. The sub-plate (200) includes at least one sub-plate (220). The sub-plate (220) is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves (221) at intervals along the first direction corresponding to the placement groove (110). The limiting grooves (221) are provided one-to-one with the placement groove (110). A support assembly (300) includes an operating member (310) and a support portion (320) connected to each other. The motherboard (100) has a first side (101) and a second side (102) disposed opposite to each other. The support portion (320) passes through the socket (130) and abuts against the second side (102). The operating member (310) is located on the side of the first side (101) away from the second side (102), and the operating member (310) abuts against the sidewall of the first side (101) and / or the socket (130).
2. The muffle furnace crucible support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sub-plate (200) further includes a fixing part (230), which is connected to at least one end of the sub-plate (220) along the first direction. One of the first adjusting rods (210) is disposed on the fixing part (230), and the other first adjusting rod (210) is disposed on the sub-plate (220).
3. The muffle furnace crucible support according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sub-plate (200) includes at least two sub-plates (220), and a plurality of sub-plates (220) are spaced apart along the second direction, and adjacent sub-plates (220) are movably connected.
4. The muffle furnace crucible support according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the sub-plates (220) is connected to a fixing part (230). In any two adjacent fixing parts (230), one fixing part (230) is provided with a second adjustment hole (240) on one side along the second direction, and the other fixing part (230) is provided with a second adjustment rod that is inserted and cooperates with the second adjustment hole (240).
5. The muffle furnace crucible support according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The support (320) has a support surface (321) facing the second side (102) and an inclined surface (322) facing away from the second side (102). The support surface (321) is in contact with the second side (102), and the inclined surface (322) is set at an angle to the support surface (321).
6. The muffle furnace crucible support according to claim 5, characterized in that, The angle between the inclined surface (322) and the supporting surface (321) is α1, where 5°≤α1≤15°.
7. The muffle furnace crucible support according to claim 5, characterized in that, A positioning block (330) is provided on the support surface (321), and a positioning groove (140) is provided on the second side surface (102) for the positioning block (330) to be inserted and engaged.
8. The muffle furnace crucible support according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The operating member (310) has a connecting portion (340) near one end of the support portion (320). The connecting portion (340) is partially inserted into the socket (130). The operating member (310) is connected to the support portion (320) through the connecting portion (340). The connecting portion (340) and the support portion (320) are arranged at an angle; and / or, The connecting part (340) is set at an angle to the operating member (310).
9. The muffle furnace crucible support according to claim 8, characterized in that, The included angle between the connecting part (340) and the supporting part (320) is α2, 95°≤α2≤105°; and / or, The angle between the connecting part (340) and the operating member (310) is α3, where 95°≤α3≤105°.
10. The muffle furnace crucible support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating member (310) is provided with a handle (311) at one end away from the support (320), and a protective sleeve (3111) is provided on the outer surface of the handle (311).