Down feather scattering and fluffing equipment

By designing a movable plate inside the transparent processing tank and using airflow-assisted technology, the problem of residual down on the inner wall of the equipment was solved, achieving efficient cleaning and improved loft of down, thus ensuring the quality of down products and collection efficiency.

CN224258876UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19HEBEI AURU DOWN PROD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEBEI AURU DOWN PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing fluffing equipment tends to leave a large amount of residual down on the inner wall of the equipment when processing down, resulting in a decrease in loft and reduced collection efficiency.

Method used

A device comprising a transparent treatment tank, a movable plate, an air pump, an air outlet ring, a flow guide plate, and a stirring rack was designed. The movable plate slides against the tank wall for cleaning, and combined with airflow to help the down settle to the bottom, it achieves all-round scraping of residual down, while maintaining the down in a loose state through airflow.

Benefits of technology

It effectively cleans residual down from the inner wall of the equipment, improves the fluffiness and collection efficiency of the down, reduces the frequency of manual cleaning, and ensures the quality and consistency of down products.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fluffy equipment, in particular to down feather scattering and fluffy equipment which comprises a transparent processing barrel and a cover plate. A cover plate is mounted at the upper end of the transparent treatment barrel. The movable plate is attached to the transparent treatment barrel, the barrel wall is cleaned in a sliding mode after down feather is scattered, the movable plate is tightly attached to the barrel wall, the barrel wall is scraped in an all-around mode, it is ensured that down feather left on the barrel wall is thoroughly cleaned, the phenomenon that the down feather is scattered and left in the barrel and sinks to the bottom of the transparent treatment barrel is avoided, and the service life of the transparent treatment barrel is prolonged. Concentrated collection of down feather is achieved, the frequency and workload of manual cleaning are reduced, and the collection efficiency is improved; an air pump is connected with an air outlet ring to slowly blow down feather to sink to the bottom, the down feather can be better spread under the action of air flow, the down feather is uniformly guided to the bottom, down feather attachment on the inner wall of equipment is reduced, the filling power of the down feather is increased, down feather caking is prevented, and it is ensured that the down feather is always kept in a loose state in the treatment process; and the quality and the consistency of down products are ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fluffing equipment technology, and in particular to a down fluffing and dispersing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Down is a natural animal feather product, mainly derived from duck or goose feathers. It is lightweight, warm, breathable, and fluffy, and is widely used in down jackets, down comforters, down pillows, and other thermal products. During the processing of down, a fluffing device is needed. This device uses mechanical or airflow methods to break up clumps of down and restore its fluffy state. This device can effectively improve the fluffiness and warmth of down, while removing impurities and iron from the down.

[0003] Meanwhile, existing down-loosening equipment often leaves a large amount of down residue on the inner wall of the equipment after loosening the down, which increases the frequency and workload of manual cleaning. Furthermore, the residual down may be mixed back into the newly processed down, resulting in a decrease in the loft of the down and a reduction in the overall collection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the problem that existing down fluffing equipment tends to produce a large amount of down residue on the inner wall, and that the residual down may be mixed back into the newly processed down, resulting in a decrease in the fluffiness of the down and a reduction in the overall collection efficiency, this utility model provides a down fluffing equipment.

[0005] The technical solution is as follows: A down fluffing and dispersing device includes a transparent processing tank and a cover plate; the cover plate is installed on the upper end of the transparent processing tank; it also includes a movable plate, a connecting rod, an air pump, an air outlet ring, a guide plate, a stirring rack, an inclined plate, a fixing frame, and a feeding rack; a movable plate is provided below the cover plate inside the transparent processing tank, the movable plate is fitted against the inner wall of the transparent processing tank, an air outlet ring is fixed at the lower end of the movable plate, a transmission pipe is installed inside the movable plate, and a connection hole for accommodating the transmission pipe is opened inside the movable plate and the cover plate. The transmission pipe extends through the movable plate and the cover plate to the outer end, an air pump is fixed at the end of the transmission pipe away from the movable plate, the air pump is fixedly connected to the transparent processing tank, two sets of positioning blocks are fixed at the upper end of the movable plate, a connecting rod is welded to the upper end of the two sets of positioning blocks, and a gripping plate is fixed at the end of the connecting rod away from the positioning blocks.

[0006] Furthermore, several sets of auxiliary springs are circumferentially installed on the upper end of the movable plate, and spring rubber dampers are installed inside the auxiliary springs. The movable plate is connected to the cover plate through the auxiliary springs.

[0007] Furthermore, the inner wall of the movable plate is provided with multiple sets of diversion plates in a circumferential direction. Each set of diversion plates has an airflow groove inside, and the multiple sets of diversion plates are fixedly connected to the movable plate.

[0008] Furthermore, a drive motor is installed at the upper end of the cover plate, and a drive rod is installed inside the transparent processing barrel at one end of the drive motor. The movable plate has a movable groove inside to accommodate the drive rod, and the movable plate is slidably set along the outer wall of the drive rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the end of the drive rod away from the drive motor is located inside the transparent processing tank and is equipped with a stirring rack. The lower end of the stirring rack is equipped with a limiting bolt, and the stirring rack is threadedly fixed to the drive rod by the limiting bolt.

[0010] Furthermore, the lower part of the transparent treatment container is provided with an inclined plate, and multiple sets of insert rods are fixed to the lower part of the inclined plate. The lower part of the transparent treatment container is provided with a connection hole to accommodate the multiple sets of insert rods, and the inclined plate is fixed to the transparent treatment container by inserting the insert rods.

[0011] Furthermore, a fixed frame is installed inside the transparent treatment tank, and a sealing plate is installed inside the fixed frame. The fixed frame has a movable groove to accommodate the sealing plate, and the sealing plate is slidably arranged along the inside of the fixed frame.

[0012] Furthermore, a feeding rack is installed on the outer wall of the transparent treatment tank on one side of the air pump. The feeding rack is connected to the transparent treatment tank, and a partition is installed inside the feeding rack.

[0013] The beneficial effects are: This utility model achieves the cleaning of the barrel wall by using a movable plate to slide and clean the barrel wall after the down is dispersed. The plate is closely attached to the barrel wall and scrapes the barrel wall from all directions, ensuring that the down remaining on the barrel wall is completely cleaned off. This prevents the down from being dispersed and left in the barrel, and causes it to sink to the bottom of the transparent barrel. This achieves centralized collection of down, reduces the frequency and workload of manual cleaning, and improves collection efficiency.

[0014] By using an air pump connected to an air outlet ring to slowly blow down to the bottom, the down can be better spread out under the action of airflow, and the down can be evenly guided to the bottom, reducing the down adhering to the inner wall of the equipment, increasing its loft, preventing down from clumping, ensuring that the down remains loose in a loose state throughout the processing, reducing the contamination of subsequent products, and ensuring the quality and consistency of down products. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a down fluffing and fluffing device according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable plate of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the air pump of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inclined plate three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the fixed frame of this utility model.

[0020] In the attached diagram, the following are the reference numerals: 1. Transparent processing tank; 2. Cover plate; 3. Movable plate; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Grab plate; 6. Positioning block; 7. Air pump; 8. Transmission pipe; 9. Air outlet ring; 10. Drainage plate; 11. Auxiliary spring; 12. Drive motor; 13. Drive rod; 14. Stirring rack; 15. Limiting bolt; 16. Inclined plate; 17. Fixing frame; 18. Sealing plate; 19. Feeding rack; 20. Partition plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] Down is a type of feather collected from waterfowl such as ducks and geese, primarily composed of two parts: down feathers and main feathers. Down feathers are the core of the down feather collection; they are extremely fine, soft, and possess exceptional insulating properties. They are typically white or gray, shaped like dandelion seeds, and composed of numerous tiny filaments that interweave to form a three-dimensional network structure that traps a large amount of still air, thus providing excellent insulation. Main feathers are the outer layer of the down feathers. Compared to the down feathers, feathers are larger and stiffer, primarily serving to protect the down feathers and support the down, helping it maintain its fluffiness. They also provide some protection against wind and moisture. The superior insulation of down feathers stems from their ability to trap a large amount of still air. Air is a poor conductor of heat; when the down feathers trap a large amount of still air, this air forms an insulating layer, preventing heat transfer and thus achieving a warming effect. Generally, the higher the down feather content, the better the down's insulation performance. In addition, the loft of down is also an important indicator of its warmth retention performance. The higher the loft, the more still air the down can store, and the stronger its warmth retention performance.

[0023] There are two main methods for collecting down: one is live plucking, which involves plucking the feathers from waterfowl such as ducks and geese while they are still alive, either manually or mechanically. This method is more harmful to the animals and has therefore been banned in some countries and regions. The other method is post-slaughter collection, which involves collecting feathers from waterfowl such as ducks and geese after they have been slaughtered. This method is relatively more humane and is currently the main method of down collection. After collection, the down needs to undergo a series of processing steps, including washing, disinfection, drying, and sorting, to remove impurities, dust, and odors, ensuring the quality and hygiene of the down. Down is widely used as filling for clothing, bedding, pillows, and other warm products. Down jackets are popular because of their lightweight and excellent warmth, especially in cold winters, making them an ideal choice for outdoor activities and everyday wear. Down comforters are soft, comfortable, and highly warm, providing a warm and comfortable sleeping environment. Down pillows, due to their good breathability and moderate elasticity, effectively support the head and neck, providing a comfortable sleeping experience. In addition, down is also used in some high-end outdoor equipment and sportswear, such as mountaineering clothes and ski suits, to meet people's need for warmth in extremely cold environments.

[0024] The quality of down primarily depends on its down content, loft, cleanliness, and filling weight. Generally, higher down content, higher loft, better cleanliness, and heavier filling result in better warmth and higher quality down products. Consumers can assess the quality of down products by checking the product label, pressing the down to feel its loft, and patting it to check for dust and odors. Furthermore, down products from well-known brands and reputable manufacturers typically offer better quality assurance, and consumers should prioritize these products.

[0025] Down, as a natural insulating material, has many advantages, but it also has some disadvantages. For example, down products are relatively expensive, and they are prone to bacterial and mite growth in damp environments, leading to problems such as odor and allergies. Therefore, when using down products, it is necessary to keep them dry and clean, and to regularly air and wash them to extend their lifespan and ensure their hygiene and safety.

[0026] Down fluffing equipment is a type of machinery specifically designed to break up compressed, clumped, or stuck-together down to restore its fluffiness. It is widely used in down processing, down product manufacturing, and down quality testing, and is of great significance for improving the fluffiness, warmth retention, and quality of down products.

[0027] In practical applications, the operation of down fluffing and loosening equipment is relatively simple. First, the down to be processed is placed in the processing container, then the equipment is started. The equipment will automatically fluff the down according to preset parameters. During the fluffing process, the operator can observe the fluffing status in real time through the observation window or monitoring equipment on the equipment to ensure that the fluffing effect meets the expected requirements. After fluffing is complete, the equipment will automatically stop, and the operator can remove the fluffed down for subsequent filling, processing, or quality inspection processes. The emergence of down fluffing and loosening equipment has greatly improved the efficiency and quality of down processing and product manufacturing. It can effectively solve problems such as clumping and sticking that may occur during down storage, transportation, or processing, restoring the down to a good fluffy state, thereby improving the warmth and comfort of down products. It can also reduce the labor intensity and errors of manual operation, and improve the automation and standardization of production. In addition, by rationally designing and configuring the various functions of the equipment, the hygiene of the down can also be improved to a certain extent, removing dust, impurities, and odors, further enhancing the quality and market competitiveness of down products.

[0028] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a down fluffing and dispersing device includes a transparent processing tank 1 and a cover plate 2; the cover plate 2 is installed on the upper end of the transparent processing tank 1; it also includes a movable plate 3, a connecting rod 4, an air pump 7, an air outlet ring 9, a guide plate 10, a stirring rack 14, an inclined plate 16, a fixing frame 17, and a feeding rack 19; the movable plate 3 is located inside the transparent processing tank 1 below the cover plate 2, and the movable plate 3 is fitted against the inner wall of the transparent processing tank 1. The lower end of the movable plate 3 is fixed with an air outlet ring 9, and a transmission pipe 8 is installed inside the movable plate 3. A container is formed inside both the movable plate 3 and the cover plate 2. The transmission pipe 8 has a connection hole, and the transmission pipe 8 extends to the outer end through the movable plate 3 and the cover plate 2. An air pump 7 is fixed at the end of the transmission pipe 8 away from the movable plate 3. The air pump 7 is fixedly connected to the transparent treatment tank 1. Two sets of positioning blocks 6 are fixed at the upper end of the movable plate 3. A connecting rod 4 is welded to the upper end of the two sets of positioning blocks 6. A gripping plate 5 is fixed at the end of the connecting rod 4 away from the positioning blocks 6. Several sets of auxiliary springs 11 are circumferentially installed at the upper end of the movable plate 3. The interior of the several sets of auxiliary springs 11 is equipped with spring rubber dampers. The movable plate 3 is connected to the cover plate 2 through the auxiliary springs 11.

[0029] Please see Figures 2-4The inner wall of the movable plate 3 is provided with multiple sets of diversion plates 10. Each set of diversion plates 10 has an airflow groove. The multiple sets of diversion plates 10 are fixedly connected to the movable plate 3. The upper end of the cover plate 2 is equipped with a drive motor 12. One end of the drive motor 12 is located inside the transparent treatment tank 1 and is equipped with a drive rod 13. The movable plate 3 has a movable groove to accommodate the drive rod 13. The movable plate 3 is slidably arranged along the outer wall of the drive rod 13. The end of the drive rod 13 away from the drive motor 12 is located inside the transparent treatment tank 1 and is equipped with a stirring rack 14. The lower end of the stirring rack 14 is equipped with a limiting bolt 15. The stirring rack 14 is threadedly fixed to the drive rod 13 by the limiting bolt 15.

[0030] Please see Figures 3-5 The transparent treatment tank 1 has an inclined plate 16 at its lower interior end. Multiple sets of insert rods are fixed to the lower end of the inclined plate 16. The lower interior end of the transparent treatment tank 1 has a connection hole to accommodate the multiple sets of insert rods. The inclined plate 16 is fixed to the transparent treatment tank 1 by inserting the insert rods. A fixed frame 17 is installed inside the transparent treatment tank 1. A sealing plate 18 is installed inside the fixed frame 17. A movable groove to accommodate the sealing plate 18 is opened inside the fixed frame 17. The sealing plate 18 is slidably arranged along the interior of the fixed frame 17. A feeding rack 19 is installed on the outer wall of the transparent treatment tank 1 on one side of the air pump 7. The feeding rack 19 is connected to the transparent treatment tank 1. A partition 20 is installed inside the feeding rack 19.

[0031] When it is necessary to break up the down, first pull out the internal partition 20 of the feeding rack 19, and push the down oil feeding rack 19 to be processed into the transparent processing tank 1. After the down is added into the transparent processing tank 1, insert the partition 20 to seal the feeding rack 19. Next, start the drive motor 12 connected to the drive rod 13 to drive the stirring rack 14 to break up the down. After the down is fully broken up, manually grasp the two sets of gripping plates 5 and connect the connecting rod 4 to the positioning block 6 to press down the movable plate 3, so that the movable plate 3 moves along the inner wall of the transparent processing tank 1. After breaking up the down, slide to clean the residue on the tank wall and scrape the tank wall from all directions. At the same time, start the air pump 7 connected to the transmission pipe 8 to transmit a slow airflow to the air outlet ring 9. The airflow passes through the guide plate 10 to assist the movable plate 3 in helping the down to... The airflow allows for better unfolding, thoroughly cleaning the residual down on the barrel wall and causing it to sink to the bottom of the transparent processing barrel 1. This achieves centralized collection of down, reduces down adhesion to the inner wall of the equipment, and ensures that the down remains loose throughout the processing. When the movable plate 3 is pressed down to the appropriate position, the manual gripping plate 5 is released while the air pump 7 is turned off. The auxiliary spring 11 helps the movable plate 3 rebound to the designated position. At the same time, the weak airflow discharged from the air outlet ring 9 helps some of the down on the surface of the movable plate 3 to fall off, preventing it from being carried away by the movable plate 3 during rebound. After the down is dispersed and sinks to the bottom, the manual gripping sealing plate 18 is used to slide open the transparent processing barrel 1. Combined with the guidance of the inclined plate 16, the down is manually removed, achieving the dispersing and fluffing of the down.

[0032] 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, improvements, etc., 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 down fluffing and fluffing device, characterized in that, It includes a transparent processing tank (1) and a cover plate (2); the cover plate (2) is installed on the upper end of the transparent processing tank (1); it also includes a movable plate (3), a connecting rod (4), an air pump (7), an air outlet ring (9), a guide plate (10), a stirring rack (14), an inclined plate (16), a fixing frame (17), and a feeding rack (19); the movable plate (3) is located inside the transparent processing tank (1) below the cover plate (2), and the movable plate (3) is fitted against the inner wall of the transparent processing tank (1). The lower end of the movable plate (3) is fixed with an air outlet ring (9). 3) is equipped with a transmission pipe (8). The movable plate (3) and the cover plate (2) have connection holes for accommodating the transmission pipe (8). The transmission pipe (8) extends through the movable plate (3) and the cover plate (2) to the outer end. An air pump (7) is fixed at the end of the transmission pipe (8) away from the movable plate (3). The air pump (7) is fixedly connected to the transparent treatment tank (1). Two sets of positioning blocks (6) are fixed at the upper end of the movable plate (3). A connecting rod (4) is welded to the upper end of the two sets of positioning blocks (6). A gripper plate (5) is fixed at the end of the connecting rod (4) away from the positioning block (6).

2. The down fluffing and dispersing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several sets of auxiliary springs (11) are circumferentially installed on the upper end of the movable plate (3). The interior of each set of auxiliary springs (11) is equipped with a spring rubber damper. The movable plate (3) is connected to the cover plate (2) through the auxiliary springs (11).

3. The down fluffing and dispersing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the movable plate (3) is provided with multiple sets of diversion plates (10) in a circumferential direction. Each set of diversion plates (10) has an airflow groove inside. The multiple sets of diversion plates (10) are fixedly connected to the movable plate (3).

4. The down fluffing and dispersing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, A drive motor (12) is installed on the upper end of the cover plate (2). One end of the drive motor (12) is located inside the transparent processing barrel (1) and a drive rod (13) is installed. The movable plate (3) has a movable groove inside to accommodate the drive rod (13). The movable plate (3) is slidably arranged along the outer wall of the drive rod (13).

5. The down fluffing and dispersing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the drive rod (13) away from the drive motor (12) is located inside the transparent processing tank (1) and is equipped with a stirring rack (14). The lower end of the stirring rack (14) is equipped with a limiting bolt (15), and the stirring rack (14) is threadedly fixed to the drive rod (13) by the limiting bolt (15).

6. The down fluffing and dispersing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower end of the transparent treatment bucket (1) is provided with an inclined plate (16), and multiple sets of insert rods are fixed at the lower end of the inclined plate (16). The lower end of the transparent treatment bucket (1) is provided with a connection hole to accommodate multiple sets of insert rods. The inclined plate (16) is inserted and fixed to the transparent treatment bucket (1) through the insert rods.

7. The down fluffing and dispersing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transparent treatment tank (1) has a fixed frame (17) installed inside. The fixed frame (17) has a sealing plate (18) inside. The fixed frame (17) has a movable groove to accommodate the sealing plate (18) inside. The sealing plate (18) slides along the inside of the fixed frame (17).

8. The down fluffing and dispersing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A feeding rack (19) is installed on the outer wall of the transparent treatment tank (1) on one side of the air pump (7). The feeding rack (19) is connected to the transparent treatment tank (1). A partition (20) is installed inside the feeding rack (19).