Sludge bin with anti-blocking structure

By introducing a main and slave screw linkage conveying assembly and a vibration motor driven anti-clogging structure into the sludge silo, the problem of sludge clogging is solved, and smooth sludge conveying and stable equipment operation are achieved.

CN224257837UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19XUZHOU KUANGYUAN UNDERFLOW PUMP IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XUZHOU KUANGYUAN UNDERFLOW PUMP IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-16
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing sludge silos are prone to bridging or blockage in the outlet area due to the high viscosity and large fluctuations in moisture content of the sludge, which affects sludge output efficiency and may lead to spoilage and equipment corrosion.

Method used

An anti-clogging structure is adopted, which uses a main and slave screw conveyor assembly and a vibration motor drive. The screw conveyor and the vibration assembly work together to prevent sludge blockage.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents sludge from clogging inside the silo, improves sludge output efficiency, reduces the risk of spoilage, and ensures equipment stability and environmental compliance.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of sludge bins, and particularly relates to a sludge bin with an anti-blocking structure, which comprises a support, a bin shell and a conveying mechanism, the side surface of the support is provided with the conveying mechanism positioned right below the bin shell, and a feed port of the bin shell is connected with a transverse plate. A main conveying assembly and an auxiliary conveying assembly which extend into the stock bin shell are installed on the surface of the transverse plate in a penetrating mode, a linkage assembly is connected between the main conveying assembly and the auxiliary conveying assembly, the two sides of the support are each connected with a support, and the inner walls of the two supports are each connected with a spring strip connected with the stock bin shell. The two sides of the stock bin shell are each provided with a vibration motor. According to the utility model, when the driving motor runs, the driving screw rod is driven to rotate, when the driving screw rod rotates, the driven screw rod is driven to rotate through the first belt pulley, the belt ring and the second belt pulley, and sludge in the stock bin shell is conveyed downwards through the rotation of the driving screw rod and the driven screw rod, so that the sludge is prevented from blocking the interior of the stock bin shell.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sludge storage technology, specifically relating to a sludge storage silo with an anti-clogging structure. Background Technology

[0002] In many fields such as wastewater treatment and industrial production, sludge treatment has always been a crucial part of environmental protection work. As a key piece of equipment in the sludge treatment process, the sludge silo plays a vital role in storing and transferring sludge. It not only affects the efficiency of sludge treatment but also relates to the stability and safety of the entire environmental protection system.

[0003] Sludge silos are specialized equipment used for the temporary storage and transfer of sludge in wastewater treatment, industrial production, and environmental protection projects. Their core function is to achieve safe storage, flowability assurance, and environmental control of sludge through a sealed structure and auxiliary systems, providing a stable raw material for subsequent treatment (such as drying, incineration, landfill, or resource utilization).

[0004] In actual operation, existing sludge silos often experience sludge buildup inside the silo shell due to the sludge's high viscosity, large moisture content fluctuations, and tendency to caking, especially in the outlet area where bridging or blockage occurs. This blockage not only significantly reduces sludge output efficiency and causes process interruptions, but also can lead to spoilage and deterioration due to prolonged sludge retention, further exacerbating equipment corrosion and odor emissions, ultimately affecting the stability and environmental compliance of the entire sludge treatment system. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure, which aims to solve the problem that in the actual operation of existing sludge silos, due to the high viscosity, large fluctuation in moisture content and easy caking of sludge, sludge often accumulates gradually inside the silo shell, especially forming bridging or blockage in the outlet area.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure, comprising a support, a silo shell, and a conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism is installed on the side surface of the support and located directly below the silo shell. A horizontal plate is connected to the inlet of the silo shell. A main conveying assembly and a secondary conveying assembly extending into the interior of the silo shell are installed through the surface of the horizontal plate. A linkage assembly is connected between the main conveying assembly and the secondary conveying assembly. A bracket is connected to each side of the support. A spring strip connected to the silo shell is connected to the inner wall of each of the two brackets. A vibration motor is installed on each side of the silo shell.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the sludge silo with anti-clogging structure of this utility model, the main conveying assembly includes a first bearing, a main screw rod and a drive motor. The first bearing is fitted and installed on the surface of the horizontal plate, and the main screw rod is connected through the inside of the first bearing. The top of the main screw rod is connected to the drive motor installed on the upper surface of the horizontal plate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the sludge silo with anti-clogging structure of this utility model, the conveying assembly includes a second bearing and a follower screw rod. The second bearing is fitted onto the surface of the horizontal plate, and the follower screw rod passes through the interior of the second bearing.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure of this utility model, the second bearing and the driven screw are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the main conveying assembly.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the sludge silo with anti-clogging structure of this utility model, the linkage component includes a first pulley, a second pulley and a belt ring. The end of the main screw is fitted with the first pulley, and the ends of the two secondary screws are respectively fitted with a second pulley. The first pulley and the two second pulleys are respectively fitted with a belt ring.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure of this utility model, the support and the silo shell are connected by a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes a guide rail and a guide sleeve. The side surface of the silo shell is connected to the guide rail, and the end of the support is connected to a guide sleeve that is adapted to the guide rail.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] In this invention, the drive motor rotates the main screw, which conveys the sludge inside the silo shell downwards. The rotation of the main screw also drives the first pulley, which in turn drives two second pulleys via two belt rings. The rotation of the second pulleys, in turn, drives two driven screws, which in turn convey the sludge downwards from the silo shell. This process effectively moves clogged sludge into the conveying mechanism, preventing sludge from clogging the silo shell.

[0014] In this invention, the vibrating motor drives the silo housing to vibrate, and the spring strip can increase the vibration amplitude of the silo housing. This vibration of the silo housing assists in the discharge of sludge, effectively reducing sludge blockage. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spiral rod connection structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Support; 2. Hopper shell; 3. Conveying mechanism; 4. Horizontal plate; 5. Main conveying assembly; 501. First bearing; 502. Main screw rod; 503. Drive motor; 6. Slave conveying assembly; 601. Second bearing; 602. Slave screw rod; 7. Linkage assembly; 701. First pulley; 702. Second pulley; 703. Belt ring; 8. Guide assembly; 801. Guide rail; 802. Guide sleeve; 9. Bracket; 10. Spring strip; 11. Vibration motor. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution: a sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure, including a support 1, a silo shell 2 and a conveying mechanism 3. The conveying mechanism 3 is installed on the side surface of the support 1 and is located directly below the silo shell 2. A horizontal plate 4 is connected to the feed inlet of the silo shell 2. A main conveying component 5 and a secondary conveying component 6 extending into the silo shell 2 are installed through the surface of the horizontal plate 4. A linkage component 7 is connected between the main conveying component 5 and the secondary conveying component 6. A bracket 9 is connected to each side of the support 1. A spring strip 10 connected to the silo shell 2 is connected to the inner wall of each of the two brackets 9. A vibration motor 11 is installed on each side of the silo shell 2.

[0024] The sludge first enters the interior of the silo shell 2, and then enters the conveying mechanism 3 through the discharge port of the silo shell 2. The sludge can be conveyed through the conveying mechanism 3 and discharged from the outlet of the conveying mechanism 3.

[0025] Preferably, the main conveying assembly 5 includes a first bearing 501, a main screw rod 502 and a drive motor 503. The first bearing 501 is fitted and installed on the surface of the horizontal plate 4. The main screw rod 502 is connected through the inside of the first bearing 501. The drive motor 503 installed on the upper surface of the horizontal plate 4 is connected to the top of the main screw rod 502.

[0026] In practical use, when the drive motor 503 is running, it can drive the main screw 502 to rotate inside the first bearing 501. The rotation of the main screw 502 can convey the sludge inside the silo shell 2 downwards.

[0027] Preferably, the conveying assembly 6 includes a second bearing 601 and a follower screw 602. The second bearing 601 is fitted onto the surface of the cross plate 4, and the follower screw 602 passes through the interior of the second bearing 601.

[0028] In practical use, when the screw rod 602 is subjected to force, it can rotate inside the second bearing 601. The rotation of the screw rod 602 can convey the sludge inside the hopper shell 2 downwards.

[0029] Preferably, the second bearing 601 and the driven screw 602 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the main conveying assembly 5.

[0030] Preferably, the linkage assembly 7 includes a first pulley 701, a second pulley 702 and a belt ring 703. The first pulley 701 is sleeved on the end of the main screw 502, and a second pulley 702 is sleeved on the end of each of the two secondary screws 602. A belt ring 703 is sleeved on the first pulley 701 and the two second pulleys 702 respectively.

[0031] In practical use, when the main screw 502 rotates, it can drive the first pulley 701 to rotate. When the first pulley 701 rotates, it can drive the two second pulleys 702 to rotate through the two belt rings 703. When the two second pulleys 702 rotate, they can drive the two slave screws 602 to rotate.

[0032] Preferably, the support 1 and the hopper housing 2 are connected by a guide assembly 8, which includes a guide rail 801 and a guide sleeve 802. The guide rail 801 is connected to the side surface of the hopper housing 2, and the guide sleeve 802 that is adapted to the guide rail 801 is connected to the end of the support 1.

[0033] In practical use, when the hopper housing 2 is subjected to the vibration of the vibrating motor 11 and moves laterally back and forth, it can drive the guide rail 801 to slide on the inner wall of the guide sleeve 802, which can limit the movement direction of the hopper housing 2.

[0034] Working principle: When sludge clogs the inside of the silo shell 2, the drive motor 503 can be activated. When the drive motor 503 is running, it can drive the main screw 502 to rotate. The rotation of the main screw 502 can convey the sludge inside the silo shell 2 downwards. When the main screw 502 rotates, it can drive the first pulley 701 to rotate. When the first pulley 701 rotates, it can drive the two second pulleys 702 to rotate through the two belt rings 703. When the two second pulleys 702 rotate, they can drive the two slave screws 602 to rotate. The rotation of the slave screws 602 can convey the sludge inside the silo shell 2 downwards. In this way, the clogged sludge can be conveyed to the inside of the conveying mechanism 3.

[0035] At the same time, the vibration motor 11 can be operated. When the vibration motor 11 vibrates, it can drive the hopper shell 2 to vibrate. The vibration amplitude of the hopper shell 2 can be increased by the spring strip 10, which can assist in the discharge of the blockage sludge.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure, comprising a support (1), a silo shell (2), and a conveying mechanism (3), characterized in that: The side surface of the support (1) is equipped with a conveying mechanism (3) located directly below the hopper housing (2). The feed inlet of the hopper housing (2) is connected to a horizontal plate (4). The surface of the horizontal plate (4) is through which a main conveying assembly (5) and a secondary conveying assembly (6) extending into the hopper housing (2) are installed. A linkage assembly (7) is connected between the main conveying assembly (5) and the secondary conveying assembly (6). A bracket (9) is connected to each side of the support (1). A spring strip (10) connected to the hopper housing (2) is connected to the inner wall of each of the two brackets (9). A vibration motor (11) is installed on each side of the hopper housing (2).

2. The sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main conveying assembly (5) includes a first bearing (501), a main screw rod (502) and a drive motor (503). The first bearing (501) is fitted and installed on the surface of the horizontal plate (4). The main screw rod (502) is connected through the inside of the first bearing (501). The top of the main screw rod (502) is connected to the drive motor (503) installed on the upper surface of the horizontal plate (4).

3. The sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying assembly (6) includes a second bearing (601) and a follower screw (602). The second bearing (601) is fitted onto the surface of the cross plate (4), and the follower screw (602) passes through the interior of the second bearing (601).

4. The sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second bearing (601) and the follower screw (602) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the main conveying assembly (5).

5. The sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The linkage assembly (7) includes a first pulley (701), a second pulley (702) and a belt ring (703). The end of the main screw rod (502) is fitted with the first pulley (701), and the ends of the two secondary screw rods (602) are respectively fitted with a second pulley (702). The first pulley (701) and the two second pulleys (702) are respectively fitted with a belt ring (703).

6. The sludge silo with an anti-clogging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support (1) is connected to the hopper housing (2) by a guide assembly (8), which includes a guide rail (801) and a guide sleeve (802). The guide rail (801) is connected to the side surface of the hopper housing (2), and the end of the support (1) is connected to a guide sleeve (802) that is compatible with the guide rail (801).