Mixing cup combination of homogenizer

By introducing a combination of silicone rubber liner and disposable plastic cup into the mixing cup of the homogenizer, the problem of long cleaning time for the mixing cup is solved, achieving a highly efficient mixing process and reducing resource waste and costs.

CN224252706UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19XIAN UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XIAN UNIV OF SCI & TECH
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

The existing homogenizer mixing cups require a long cleaning time after use, which affects mixing efficiency, increases costs, and results in serious resource waste.

Method used

The homogenizer uses a combination structure with a silicone rubber liner and a disposable plastic cup inside the rigid mixing cup. After mixing, the disposable plastic cup can be directly replaced, avoiding cleaning.

Benefits of technology

After each mixing cycle, only the disposable plastic cup needs to be replaced, saving 5-10 minutes of cleaning time and reducing the mixing time by about 70%, thus significantly improving mixing efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a mixing cup combination of a homogenizer. The mixing cup combination comprises a hard mixing cup of the homogenizer, the silicone rubber liner is arranged in the hard mixing cup of the homogenizer, and a disposable plastic cup is arranged in the silicone rubber liner; the first mounting groove is formed in the middle of the top of the hard mixing cup of the homogenizer, and a second mounting groove is formed in the middle of the top of the silicone rubber liner. According to the material mixing cup combination of the homogenizer, the silicone rubber liner and the disposable plastic cup are placed in the material mixing cup matched with the homogenizer, then materials are added into the disposable plastic cup for uniform stirring, and after each time of material mixing is finished, only the disposable plastic cup needs to be taken out and replaced with a new disposable plastic cup, and material mixing can be continued; the material mixing cup is prevented from being cleaned, 5-10 minutes of material mixing cup cleaning time is saved for each time of material mixing, the single time of material mixing time is shortened by about 70%, and the material mixing efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mixing cups for homogenizers, and more particularly to a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer. Background Technology

[0002] A homogenizer is a high-efficiency mixing device that uses high-speed shearing to refine and uniformly disperse material particles. It is widely used in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

[0003] When mixing materials in a homogenizer, the materials need to be loaded into a special mixing tank. After mixing, the materials are poured out, and the mixing tank is cleaned and reused.

[0004] When homogenizing materials, the mixing time is generally 2 to 4 minutes, while cleaning the mixing cup takes 5 to 10 minutes, which seriously affects the mixing efficiency. The mixing cup costs tens of yuan each, and using the mixing cup as a disposable item is too costly and will cause a great waste of resources. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find a method that can improve the mixing efficiency and avoid waste.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention provides a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer, which solves the problem that the existing mixing cups require a long cleaning time after use, thus affecting the mixing efficiency.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer, comprising: a rigid mixing cup for the homogenizer;

[0008] A silicone rubber liner is disposed inside the rigid mixing cup of the homogenizer, and a disposable plastic cup is disposed inside the silicone rubber liner;

[0009] The first mounting groove is located in the middle of the top of the rigid mixing cup of the homogenizer. The second mounting groove is located in the middle of the top of the silicone rubber liner. The processing groove is located in the middle of the top of the disposable plastic cup.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the outer surface of the homogenizer's hard mixing cup is provided with a threaded layer, and the outer surface of the threaded layer is threaded with a mounting cap.

[0011] Preferably, the second mounting groove is an inwardly inclined conical groove.

[0012] Preferably, the disposable plastic cup is shaped like a frustum, and the outer surface of the disposable plastic cup is adapted to the second mounting groove.

[0013] Preferably, the outer surface of the disposable plastic cup is provided with multiple card holes, and the surface of the inner wall of the second mounting groove is provided with multiple limiting protrusions.

[0014] Preferably, the card hole is in the shape of a hemispherical groove, the limiting protrusion is in the shape of a hemispherical protrusion, and the card hole and the limiting protrusion are adapted to each other.

[0015] Preferably, the limiting protrusion is made of rubber.

[0016] Compared with related technologies, the mixing cup assembly of the homogenizer provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0017] Beneficial effects:

[0018] This utility model provides a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer. By placing a silicone rubber liner and a disposable plastic cup into the mixing cup matched with the homogenizer, and then adding materials to the disposable plastic cup for homogenization, the materials can be mixed evenly. After each mixing, only the disposable plastic cup needs to be removed and replaced with a new disposable plastic cup to continue mixing, avoiding the need to clean the mixing cup. Each mixing session saves 5 to 10 minutes of cleaning time for the mixing cup, and the single mixing time is shortened by about 70%, greatly improving the mixing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first embodiment of a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the hard mixing cup of the homogenizer.

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the second embodiment of a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a side view of a disposable plastic cup.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the silicone rubber gasket.

[0024] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Homogenizer rigid mixing cup, 2. First mounting groove, 3. Silicone rubber gasket, 4. Second mounting groove, 5. Disposable plastic cup, 6. Processing groove, 7. Threaded layer, 8. Mounting cover, 9. Locking hole, 10. Limiting protrusion, 11. Locking block, 12. Locking groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] First Embodiment

[0027] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first embodiment of a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a rigid mixing cup for a homogenizer. A mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer includes: a rigid mixing cup 1 for the homogenizer;

[0028] A silicone rubber liner 3 is disposed inside the rigid mixing cup 1 of the homogenizer, and a disposable plastic cup 5 is disposed inside the silicone rubber liner 3.

[0029] The first mounting groove 2 is located in the middle of the top of the rigid mixing cup 1 of the homogenizer. The second mounting groove 4 is located in the middle of the top of the silicone rubber liner 3. The processing groove 6 is located in the middle of the top of the disposable plastic cup 5.

[0030] The top of the outer surface of the homogenizer's hard mixing cup 1 is provided with a threaded layer 7, and the outer surface of the threaded layer 7 is threaded with a mounting cap 8.

[0031] The second mounting groove 4 is an inwardly inclined conical groove.

[0032] The disposable plastic cup 5 is generally shaped like a frustum, and the outer surface of the disposable plastic cup 5 is adapted to the second mounting groove 4.

[0033] The silicone rubber gasket 3 is an elastic ring with an upper ring surface that is a circular plane about 5 mm wide, an inwardly inclined conical surface in the middle, and a horizontal plane on the lower ring surface, so that the thickness of the inner side of the ring is less than the thickness of the outer side of the ring.

[0034] The silicone rubber gasket 3 is made of silicone rubber with a hardness of 10 Shore A to 30 Shore A and a density of 0.35 ± 0.1 g / cm³. 3 Silicone rubber was chosen because it is easy to mold; a hardness of 10 Shore A to 30 Shore A was selected primarily because the hardness cannot be too high, allowing for better adhesion to the disposable plastic cup, nor can it be too low, requiring a certain degree of support for the plastic cup; a density of 0.35 ± 0.1 g / cm³ was chosen. 3 This is to minimize the weight of the liner and reduce its impact on the quality of the mixture.

[0035] The outer diameter of the silicone rubber gasket 3 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the mixing cup, which is the first mounting groove 2, and it fits tightly with the first mounting groove 2. The inner diameter of the silicone rubber gasket 3, which is the second mounting groove 4, is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the disposable plastic cup 5, and it fits tightly with the disposable plastic cup 5.

[0036] The homogenizer's rigid mixing cup 1 is cylindrical and made of one of the following materials: PP, ABS, PET, or PE.

[0037] The disposable plastic cup 5 is a cylindrical shape with an open top and a sealed bottom, and is made of PE.

[0038] Style 1: The silicone rubber liner 3 for the mixing cup of a homogenizer is an elastic ring. Its upper ring surface is a circular plane approximately 5mm wide, the middle is an inwardly sloping conical surface, and the lower ring surface is a horizontal plane. This ensures that the thickness of the inner side of the ring is less than the thickness of the outer side. The liner has an outer diameter of... The inner diameter of the upper end is Lower inner diameter The inner thickness of the ring is 3mm, and the outer thickness is 86mm. The liner has a hardness of 30 Shore A and a density of 0.45g / cm³. 3 .

[0039] Homogenizer hard mixing cup 1 outer diameter inner diameter The inner height is 92mm and the outer height is 98mm. The material is PP.

[0040] The outer diameter of the upper edge of the disposable plastic cup is 5. inner diameter Bottom outer diameter inner diameter It is a cylindrical body with an opening at the top and a closed bottom, with a height of 83mm, and is made of PE.

[0041] Using this mixing cup assembly, 107 glue (viscosity 10000 mPa·s) and nano calcium carbonate (Orchid SP200) were mixed at a mass ratio of 3:1. The mixing process was as follows: mix at 1300 rpm for 1 min, scrape the edges, mix again at 1300 rpm for 1 min, and the entire mixing process took 3 min. The scraper particle size of the mixed material was tested to be 17.8 micrometers.

[0042] Style 2: The silicone rubber gasket 3 for the mixing cup of a homogenizer is an elastic ring. Its upper ring surface is a circular plane approximately 5mm wide, the middle is an inwardly sloping conical surface, and the lower ring surface is a horizontal plane. This ensures that the thickness of the inner side of the ring is less than the thickness of the outer side. The gasket has an outer diameter of... The inner diameter of the upper end is Lower inner diameter The inner thickness of the ring is 7mm, and the outer thickness is 90mm. The liner has a hardness of 20 Shore A and a density of 0.35g / cm³. 3 .

[0043] Homogenizer hard mixing cup 1 outer diameter inner diameter The inner height is 92mm and the outer height is 98mm. The material is ABS.

[0044] The outer diameter of the upper edge of the disposable plastic cup is 5. inner diameter Bottom outer diameter inner diameter It is a cylindrical body with an opening at the top and a closed bottom, with a height of 83mm, and is made of PE.

[0045] Using this mixing cup assembly, 107 glue (viscosity 10000 mPa·s) and nano calcium carbonate (Orchid SP200) were mixed at a mass ratio of 3:1. The mixing process was as follows: mix at 1300 rpm for 1 min, scrape the edges, mix again at 1300 rpm for 1 min, and the entire mixing process took 3 min. The scraper particle size of the mixed material was tested to be 17.5 micrometers.

[0046] Style 3: The silicone rubber liner 3 for the mixing cup of a homogenizer is an elastic ring. Its upper ring surface is a circular plane approximately 5mm wide, the middle is an inwardly sloping conical surface, and the lower ring surface is a horizontal plane. This ensures that the thickness of the inner side of the ring is less than the thickness of the outer side. The liner has an outer diameter of... The inner diameter of the upper end is Lower inner diameter The inner thickness of the ring is 5mm, and the outer thickness is 88mm. The liner has a hardness of 10 Shore A and a density of 0.4g / cm³. 3 .

[0047] Homogenizer hard mixing cup 1 Outer diameter □76mm, Inner diameter It has an inner height of 92mm and an outer height of 98mm, and is made of PET.

[0048] The outer diameter of the upper edge of the disposable plastic cup is 5. inner diameter Bottom outer diameter inner diameter It is a cylindrical body with an opening at the top and a closed bottom, with a height of 83mm, and is made of PE.

[0049] Using this mixing cup assembly, 107 glue (viscosity 10000 mPa·s) and nano calcium carbonate (Orchid SP200) were mixed at a mass ratio of 3:1. The mixing process was as follows: mix at 1300 rpm for 1 min, scrape the edges, mix again at 1300 rpm for 1 min, and the entire mixing process took 3 min. The scraper particle size of the mixed material was tested to be 18 micrometers.

[0050] Style 4: The silicone rubber gasket 3 for the mixing cup of a homogenizer is an elastic ring. Its upper ring surface is a circular plane approximately 5mm wide, the middle is an inwardly sloping conical surface, and the lower ring surface is a horizontal plane, making the inner thickness of the ring less than the outer thickness. The gasket has an outer diameter of... The inner diameter of the upper end is Lower inner diameter The inner thickness of the ring is 4mm, and the outer thickness is 87mm. The liner has a hardness of 15 Shore A and a density of 0.38g / cm³. 3 .

[0051] Homogenizer hard mixing cup 1 outer diameter inner diameter The inner height is 92mm and the outer height is 98mm. The material is PE.

[0052] The outer diameter of the upper edge of the disposable plastic cup is 5. inner diameter Bottom outer diameter inner diameter It is a cylindrical body with an opening at the top and a closed bottom, with a height of 83mm, and is made of PE.

[0053] Using this mixing cup assembly, 107 glue (viscosity 10000 mPa·s) and nano calcium carbonate (Orchid SP200) were mixed at a mass ratio of 3:1. The mixing process was as follows: mix at 1300 rpm for 1 min, scrape the edges, mix again at 1300 rpm for 1 min, and the entire mixing process took 3 min. The scraper particle size of the mixed material was tested to be 17.3 micrometers.

[0054] Comparison 1: Directly using the outer diameter inner diameter The mixing cup is made of PE and has an inner height of 92mm and an outer height of 98mm.

[0055] 107 glue (viscosity 10000 mPa·s) and nano calcium carbonate (Orchid SP200) were mixed at a mass ratio of 3:1. The mixing process was as follows: mix at 1300 rpm for 1 min, scrape the edges, mix again at 1300 rpm for 1 min, the entire mixing process took 3 min, and the cup cleaning time was 8 min. The scraper particle size of the mixed material was 17.5 micrometers.

[0056] Comparison 2: Without using the silicone rubber liner 3, the disposable plastic cups 5 are directly placed into the rigid mixing cup 1 of the homogenizer for mixing.

[0057] Homogenizer hard mixing cup 1 outer diameter inner diameter The inner height is 92mm and the outer height is 98mm. The material is PE.

[0058] The outer diameter of the upper edge of the disposable plastic cup is 5. inner diameter Bottom outer diameter inner diameter It is a cylindrical body with an opening at the top and a closed bottom, with a height of 83mm, and is made of PE.

[0059] Mix 107 glue (viscosity 10000mPa·s) with nano calcium carbonate (Orchid SP200) at a mass ratio of 3:1. The mixing process is to mix at 1300rpm for 1min, scrape the edges, and mix again at 1300rpm for 1min. During the mixing process, the disposable plastic cup 5 is directly crushed.

[0060] Comparison 3: The silicone rubber liner 3 for the mixing cup of the homogenizer is an elastic ring. Its upper ring surface is a circular plane approximately 5mm wide, its middle section is an inwardly sloping conical surface, and its lower ring surface is a horizontal plane, making the inner thickness of the ring less than the outer thickness. The liner has an outer diameter of... The inner diameter of the upper end is Lower inner diameter The inner thickness of the ring is 4mm, and the outer thickness is 87mm. The liner has a hardness of 5 Shore A and a density of 0.38g / cm³. 3 .

[0061] Homogenizer hard mixing cup 1 outer diameter inner diameter The inner height is 92mm and the outer height is 98mm. The material is PE.

[0062] The outer diameter of the upper edge of the disposable plastic cup is 5. inner diameter Bottom outer diameter inner diameter It is a cylindrical body with an opening at the top and a closed bottom, with a height of 83mm, and is made of PE.

[0063] Using this mixing cup assembly, 107 glue (viscosity 10000 mPa·s) and nano calcium carbonate (Orchid SP200) were mixed at a mass ratio of 3:1. The mixing process was as follows: mix at 1300 rpm for 1 min, scrape the edges, mix again at 1300 rpm for 1 min, and the entire mixing process took 3 min. The scraper particle size of the mixed material was tested to be 42.5 micrometers.

[0064] Comparison 4: The silicone rubber liner 3 for the mixing cup of the homogenizer is an elastic ring. Its upper ring surface is a circular plane approximately 5mm wide, the middle is an inwardly inclined conical surface, and the lower ring surface is a horizontal plane. This makes the thickness of the inner side of the ring less than the thickness of the outer side. The liner has an outer diameter of... The inner diameter of the upper end is Lower inner diameter The inner thickness of the ring is 4mm, and the outer thickness is 87mm. The gasket has a hardness of 50 Shore A and a density of 0.38g / cm³. 3 .

[0065] Homogenizer hard mixing cup 1 outer diameter inner diameter The inner height is 92mm and the outer height is 98mm. The material is PE.

[0066] The outer diameter of the upper edge of the disposable plastic cup is 5. inner diameter Bottom outer diameter inner diameter It is a cylindrical body with an opening at the top and a closed bottom, with a height of 83mm, and is made of PE.

[0067] Using this mixing cup assembly, 107 glue (viscosity 10000 mPa·s) and nano calcium carbonate (Orchid SP200) were mixed at a mass ratio of 3:1. The mixing process was as follows: mix at 1300 rpm for 1 min, scrape the edges, mix again at 1300 rpm for 1 min, and the entire mixing process took 3 min. The scraper particle size of the mixed material was tested to be 52.5 micrometers.

[0068] The working principle of the mixing cup assembly of the homogenizer provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0069] During operation, the silicone rubber gasket 3 is first installed inside the first mounting groove 2, and then the disposable plastic cup 5 is placed inside the second mounting groove 4. Using this mixing cup assembly, 107 glue (viscosity 10000mPa·s) and nano calcium carbonate (Orchid SP200) are mixed at a mass ratio of 3:1. The mixing process is to mix at 1300rpm for 1 minute, scrape the edges, mix again at 1300rpm for 1 minute, and the entire mixing process takes 3 minutes. The scraper particle size of the mixed material is tested to be 52.5 micrometers.

[0070] After the process is complete, remove the disposable plastic cup 5 from the inside of the second mounting slot 4 and discard it. A new disposable plastic cup 5 can then be used to continue mixing.

[0071] Compared with related technologies, the mixing cup assembly of the homogenizer provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0072] Beneficial effects:

[0073] This utility model provides a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer. By placing a silicone rubber liner 3 and a disposable plastic cup 5 into the mixing cup matched with the homogenizer, and then adding materials to the disposable plastic cup 5 for homogenization, the materials can be mixed evenly. After each mixing, it is only necessary to remove the disposable plastic cup 5 and replace it with a new disposable plastic cup 5 to continue mixing, avoiding the need to clean the mixing cup. Each mixing session saves 5 to 10 minutes of cleaning time for the mixing cup, and the single mixing time is shortened by about 70%, which greatly improves the mixing efficiency.

[0074] Second Embodiment

[0075] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 Based on the mixing cup assembly of a homogenizer provided in the first embodiment of this application, the second embodiment of this application proposes another mixing cup assembly of a homogenizer. The second embodiment is merely a preferred embodiment of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment will not affect the separate implementation of the first embodiment.

[0076] Specifically, the second embodiment of this application provides a different mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer, wherein the outer surface of the disposable plastic cup 5 is provided with multiple card holes 9, and the surface of the inner wall of the second mounting groove 4 is provided with multiple limiting protrusions 10.

[0077] The card hole 9 is in the shape of a hemispherical groove, and the limiting protrusion 10 is in the shape of a hemispherical protrusion. The card hole 9 and the limiting protrusion 10 are adapted to each other.

[0078] The limiting protrusion 10 is made of rubber.

[0079] The working principle of the mixing cup assembly of the homogenizer provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0080] During operation, the disposable plastic cup 5 is first installed into the interior of the second mounting groove 4, and the bottom of the disposable plastic cup 5 is pressed to fit against the bottom of the inner wall of the second mounting groove 4. The limiting protrusion 10 is embedded into the interior of the card hole 9 to limit the movement.

[0081] When it is necessary to replace the disposable plastic cup 5, pull the disposable plastic cup 5 out of the second mounting groove 4 so that the limiting protrusion 10 disengages from the card hole 9.

[0082] Compared with related technologies, the mixing cup assembly of the homogenizer provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0083] Beneficial effects:

[0084] This utility model provides a mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer. By setting a locking hole 9 on the outer surface of a disposable plastic cup 5, the disposable plastic cup 5 is installed into the second mounting groove 4 of the silicone rubber liner 3, so that the limiting protrusion 10 is squeezed into the inside of the locking hole 9, limiting the disposable plastic cup 5, maintaining the stability of the disposable plastic cup 5 during mixing, preventing the disposable plastic cup 5 from rotating with the mixing, and improving the uniformity of mixing and the stability of the cup body installation.

[0085] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mixing cup assembly for a homogenizer, characterized in that, include: Homogenizer hard mixing cup; A silicone rubber liner is disposed inside the rigid mixing cup of the homogenizer, and a disposable plastic cup is disposed inside the silicone rubber liner; The first mounting groove is located in the middle of the top of the rigid mixing cup of the homogenizer. The second mounting groove is located in the middle of the top of the silicone rubber liner. The processing groove is located in the middle of the top of the disposable plastic cup.

2. The mixing cup assembly of a homogenizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the outer surface of the homogenizer's hard mixing cup is provided with a threaded layer, and the outer surface of the threaded layer is threaded with a mounting cap.

3. The mixing cup assembly of a homogenizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second mounting groove is an inwardly inclined conical groove.

4. The mixing cup assembly of a homogenizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disposable plastic cup is shaped like a frustum, and its outer surface is adapted to the second mounting groove.

5. The mixing cup assembly of a homogenizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the disposable plastic cup is provided with multiple card holes, and the surface of the inner wall of the second mounting groove is provided with multiple limiting protrusions.

6. The mixing cup assembly of a homogenizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The card hole is in the shape of a hemispherical groove, and the limiting protrusion is in the shape of a hemispherical protrusion. The card hole and the limiting protrusion are adapted to each other.

7. The mixing cup assembly of a homogenizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting protrusion is made of rubber.