Physical modification equipment for vinasse biochar
By using an inverted frustum-shaped narrow-diameter feed hopper and a counterweight structure in the biochar production modification equipment, the problem of excessive raw material inlet feed was solved, achieving efficient equipment operation and precise control of raw materials.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHENGDU UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
The feed rate of the raw material import in the existing biochar production modification equipment cannot be flexibly adjusted, resulting in excessive dumping of fine raw materials that exceeds the equipment's processing limit, causing the equipment to run idle and waste resources.
A physical modification device for biochar from distiller's grains is designed, which adopts a truncated cone-shaped feed hopper with a reduced diameter and a hammer structure. By reducing the size of the raw material inlet and knocking the raw material down, the feed rate is controlled and the equipment is prevented from running idle.
It enables precise feeding control of finely crushed raw materials, avoids equipment idling, and improves equipment utilization and production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of biochar production modification technology, specifically relating to a physical modification device for 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] Before biochar production and modification, biomass raw materials need to be fed into the main body of the equipment through the raw material inlet for subsequent processing. Currently, this feeding process is mostly manual. Because the size of the raw material inlet is fixed and cannot be flexibly adjusted, for certain fine raw materials, manual operation often results in large quantities being poured into the equipment at once. This can easily lead to excessive temporary raw material input exceeding the equipment's processing capacity. Furthermore, the equipment may idle between pouring operations, resulting in wasted equipment usage. Therefore, it is urgent to optimize and adjust the size of the raw material inlet to control the feed rate of certain raw materials. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a physical modification device for biochar from distiller's grains, which solves the problem of controlling the feed rate of raw materials in existing biochar production modification equipment.
[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A physical modification device for biochar from distiller's grains includes a main body with a raw material inlet. A narrow-diameter feed hopper is located inside the raw material inlet. The outer diameter of the upper end of the narrow-diameter feed hopper is equal to the inner diameter of the upper end of the raw material inlet. A mounting ring is located on the upper surface of the raw material inlet. The inner diameter of the lower end of the narrow-diameter feed hopper is 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the inner diameter of the lower end of the raw material inlet. The outer circumference of the mounting ring is connected to the upper end of a pull rope, and the lower end of the pull rope is connected to a counterweight.
[0007] Furthermore, both the raw material inlet and the narrow-diameter feed hopper are frustum-shaped structures.
[0008] Furthermore, the reduced-diameter feed hopper is made of metal.
[0009] Furthermore, the reduced-diameter feed hopper and the mounting ring are an integral structure.
[0010] Furthermore, the reduced-diameter feed hopper is provided with support rings on the outer periphery of the middle part and the outer periphery of the lower end, and the outer peripheral surface of the support rings is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the raw material inlet.
[0011] Furthermore, the reduced-diameter feed hopper and the support ring are an integral structure.
[0012] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the mounting ring is provided with ear plates, and the upper end of the pull rope is connected to the ear plates.
[0013] Furthermore, the upper end of the pull rope is tied with two knots for securing the connection.
[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 reducing the diameter of the raw material inlet through the reduced diameter feed hopper, the size of the raw material inlet is reduced, so that some finely processed or finely crushed raw materials can enter the equipment in small quantities, avoiding the feed amount from exceeding the processing limit of the equipment. At the same time, the raw materials left in the pouring gap can be continuously fed, avoiding the equipment from running idle.
[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 raw material inlet of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a front view of the structure of the reduced-diameter feed hopper of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of the reduced-diameter feed hopper of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 5 This is a top view of the structure of the reduced-diameter feed hopper of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1-Main body of equipment, 2-Raw material inlet, 3-Modifier inlet, 4-Biochar outlet, 5-Reduced diameter feed hopper, 6-Setting ring, 7-Support ring, 8-Ear 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 physical modification device for biochar from distiller's grains includes a main body 1, a raw material inlet 2, a modifier inlet 3, a biochar outlet 4, a narrow-diameter feed hopper 5, a mounting ring 6, a support ring 7, an ear plate 8, a pull rope 9, and a counterweight 10.
[0029] The main body of the equipment 1 is a device for biochar modification production. It is equipped with a raw material inlet 2, a modifier inlet 3, and a biochar outlet 4, which are used for inputting biomass raw materials, inputting modifiers, and outputting modified biochar, respectively. The specific equipment and process for biochar production and modification are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.
[0030] The raw material inlet 2 is equipped with a reduced-diameter feed hopper 5, which reduces the original size of the raw material inlet 2, thus decreasing the flow cross-section of the raw material inlet. The outer diameter of the upper end of the reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 is equal to the inner diameter of the upper end of the raw material inlet 2, achieving a perfect match between the upper end of the reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 and the upper end of the raw material inlet 2. The inner diameter of the lower end of the reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 is 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the inner diameter of the lower end of the raw material inlet 2, ensuring that the opening of the raw material inlet 2 entering the equipment through the reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 is smaller than the original opening of the raw material inlet 2.
[0031] The upper outer periphery of the reduced diameter feed hopper 5 is provided with a mounting ring 6, which is placed on the upper surface of the raw material inlet 2, thereby realizing the hanging and placement of the reduced diameter feed hopper 5 at the raw material inlet 2. Both installation and removal are relatively simple and portable.
[0032] The outer circumference of the mounting ring 6 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 can strike the inlet or feed hopper, thereby shaking off the raw material remaining in the feed hopper (due to friction, stickiness, or accumulation). The counterweight is also attached to the feed hopper via the pull rope to prevent loss. Simultaneously, pulling the counterweight via the pull rope can rotate the feed hopper, causing it to sway left and right, further facilitating the falling of raw material and reducing retention.
[0033] Both the raw material inlet 2 and the reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 are inverted frustum-shaped structures, achieving a match in shape and structure between the two, and the inverted frustum-shaped opening facilitates the dumping of raw materials.
[0034] The reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 is preferably made of a corrosion-resistant metal, enabling long-term and stable use. Similarly, the reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 can also be made of a corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant, and strong plastic material. The reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 and the mounting ring 6 are an integral structure made of the same material, providing excellent connection strength between them.
[0035] The reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 has support rings 7 on its middle and lower outer periphery. The outer circumferential surface of the support rings 7 fits against the inner circumferential surface of the raw material inlet 2, ensuring stable placement of the reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 within the raw material inlet 2 and preventing displacement. Furthermore, the impact of the counterweight 10 on the outside of the raw material inlet 2 is transmitted inward to the reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 through the support rings 7, effectively ensuring that the raw material falls under vibration. The reduced-diameter feed hopper 5 and the support rings 7 are integral structures made of the same material, providing excellent connection strength.
[0036] The outer periphery of the mounting ring 6 is provided with ear plates 8. The mounting ring 6 and the ear plates 8 are integral structures made of the same material, and the two have good connection strength. The upper end of the pull rope 9 is connected to the ear plates 8, that is, the pull rope 9 is fixedly connected through the extended ear plates 8.
[0037] The upper end of the pull rope 9 is tied with two knots for securing the connection. These two knots secure the pull rope 9 to the ear plate 8, thus fixing the pull rope 9 to the ear plate 8. 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 raw material inlet 2 or the narrow-diameter feed hopper 5, 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 physical modification device for biochar from distiller's grains, comprising a main body (1), wherein the main body (1) is provided with a raw material inlet (2), characterized in that: The raw material inlet (2) is provided with a narrow-diameter feed hopper (5). The outer diameter of the upper end of the narrow-diameter feed hopper (5) is equal to the inner diameter of the upper end of the raw material inlet (2). The upper outer circumference of the narrow-diameter feed hopper (5) is provided with a mounting ring (6). The mounting ring (6) is placed on the upper end face of the raw material inlet (2). The lower inner diameter of the narrow-diameter feed hopper (5) is 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the lower inner diameter of the raw material inlet (2). The outer circumference of the mounting ring (6) is connected to the upper end of the pull rope (9). The lower end of the pull rope (9) is connected to the counterweight (10).
2. The physical modification equipment for distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the raw material inlet (2) and the narrow-diameter feed hopper (5) are frustum-shaped structures.
3. The physical modification equipment for distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The reduced-diameter feed hopper (5) is made of metal.
4. The physical modification equipment for distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The reduced diameter feed hopper (5) and the mounting ring (6) are an integral structure.
5. The physical modification equipment for distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reduced diameter feed hopper (5) is provided with a support ring (7) on the outer periphery of the middle part and the outer periphery of the lower end, and the outer peripheral surface of the support ring (7) is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the raw material inlet (2).
6. The physical modification equipment for distiller's grains biochar according to claim 5, characterized in that: The reduced diameter feed hopper (5) and the support ring (7) are an integral structure.
7. The physical modification equipment for distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the mounting ring (6) is provided with ear plates (8), and the upper end of the pull rope (9) is connected to the ear plates (8).
8. The physical modification equipment for distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that: The upper end of the pull rope (9) is tied with two knots for securing the connection.
9. The physical modification equipment for distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pull rope (9) is a nylon rope.
10. The physical modification equipment for distiller's grains biochar according to claim 1 or 9, characterized in that: The hammer (10) is made of rubber.