A silica aerogel production gel device

By designing a gelation device that includes a stirring component and a moving component, the problem of difficult cleaning after mixing gels was solved, achieving efficient gel processing and improved equipment utilization, and simplifying the production process.

CN224321346UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05CHINA RAILWAY 21ST BUREAU GRP SECOND ENG CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA RAILWAY 21ST BUREAU GRP SECOND ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2026-06-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the process of making silica aerogel, the high viscosity of the mixed gel makes cleaning inconvenient, affects the efficiency of subsequent processing, and occupies mixing equipment, resulting in low efficiency.

Method used

A gelation device including a stirring component and a moving component was designed. The stirring blade is driven by a stirring motor to stir. Combined with a lifting component and a moving seat, the gelation bucket can be quickly moved and tilted for unloading. The universal wheels and gear transmission system facilitate movement and rotation. The clamping component is used for heating and fixing the gelation bucket.

Benefits of technology

It improves gel cleaning efficiency, simplifies subsequent processing steps, enhances overall production efficiency, and facilitates the replacement and cleaning of gel containers.

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Abstract

The application provides a silica aerogel production gel device, and belongs to the technical field of silica aerogel. The silica aerogel production gel device comprises a stirring assembly and a moving assembly. The stirring assembly comprises a base, a lifting piece, a stirring motor and a stirring piece. The moving assembly comprises a moving seat, a supporting plate, a gel barrel, a first motor and a transmission piece. The base, the lifting piece, the stirring motor and the stirring piece can lift the stirring piece for stirring and mixing. The moving seat, the supporting plate, the gel barrel, the first motor and the transmission piece can quickly move the stirred and mixed gel together with the gel barrel, then replace the moving seat, the supporting plate and the gel barrel containing the raw materials to be mixed, continue to mix the gel, and the removed gel barrel can be tilted by the first motor and the transmission piece, so that the gel can be unloaded for subsequent processing, the overall efficiency is improved, and the used gel barrel is convenient to clean.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of silica aerogel, and more specifically, to a silica aerogel production apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Aerogels possess a unique open porous structure and continuous three-dimensional network, exhibiting excellent properties such as extremely low density, high specific surface area and porosity, low thermal conductivity, and low refractive index, making them a novel and highly efficient thermal insulation material. In the fabrication of silica aerogels, liquid silicon compounds are first mixed with a rapidly evaporating liquid solvent to form a gel. This gel is then dried in an apparatus similar to a pressure cooker (autoclave), and undergoes heating and depressurization to form a porous, sponge-like structure. Due to the low sound velocity characteristics of silica aerogels, they are also an ideal acoustic delay or high-temperature sound insulation material.

[0003] Currently, the gelation process in the production of silica aerogel requires mixing the gel. After mixing liquid silicon compounds and solvents, the high-viscosity gel in the mixing tank is inconvenient to clean out quickly for subsequent processing steps. This not only affects the efficiency of subsequent processing, but also occupies the mixing gel equipment, affecting the mixing of new raw materials into the gel, resulting in low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above deficiencies, this application provides a silica aerogel production apparatus, which aims to improve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] This application provides a silica aerogel production apparatus, including a stirring component and a moving component.

[0006] The stirring assembly includes a base, a lifting component, a stirring motor, and a stirring element. The lifting component is located on the top of the base, the stirring motor is installed at the end of the lifting component, and the stirring element is located at the output end of the stirring motor.

[0007] The moving component includes a moving base, a support plate, a gel bucket, a first motor, and a transmission component. The base has a slot, the moving base is located in the slot, the support plate is fixedly connected to the moving base, the gel bucket is rotatably disposed between the two support plates, the first motor is installed on one of the support plates, and the transmission component is disposed between the gel bucket and the support plate. The first motor drives the gel bucket to rotate through the transmission component.

[0008] In one specific implementation, the movable seat includes a base plate and casters, the casters being mounted on the bottom of the base plate, and the base plate being adapted to the slot.

[0009] In the above implementation process, by setting a base plate and casters, the casters are used to support the overall movement, making it convenient to move the base plate and casters.

[0010] In one specific implementation, the transmission component includes a first gear and a second gear. The first gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor, and the second gear is disposed on the outside of the gel bucket. The first gear and the second gear mesh with each other.

[0011] In the above implementation process, by setting the first gear and the second gear to mesh, the first motor is started to drive the first gear to rotate, the first gear meshes to drive the second gear to rotate, and the second gear drives the gel bucket to rotate.

[0012] In one specific implementation, a handrail is provided on the top of the base plate, and chamfers are provided on both the base plate and the end of the groove.

[0013] In the above implementation process, handrails are provided to facilitate the overall movement, and chamfering facilitates the entry of the base plate into the slot.

[0014] In one specific implementation, the lifting component includes a slotted shell, a threaded rod, a second motor, and a movable plate. The slotted shell is fixedly connected to the base, the threaded rod is rotatably disposed inside the slotted shell, the second motor is installed at the top of the slotted shell and is drivenly connected to the threaded rod, the movable plate is threadedly sleeved on the threaded rod, and the threaded rod and the inner wall of the slotted shell are clearance-fitted.

[0015] In the above implementation process, by setting up a slotted shell, a threaded rod, a second motor and a moving plate, the second motor is started to drive the threaded rod to rotate, and the threaded rod drives the moving plate to move through the threaded transmission principle. The moving plate moves linearly along the slotted shell to rise and fall.

[0016] In one specific embodiment, the stirring component includes a rotating shaft and stirring blades, the stirring motor is mounted on the top of the movable plate, the rotating shaft is mounted on the output end of the stirring motor, and the stirring blades are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0017] In the above process, by setting up a rotating shaft and stirring blades, the stirring motor is started to drive the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotating shaft drives the stirring blades to rotate to perform stirring.

[0018] In one specific implementation, a cover plate is provided at the bottom of the movable plate, and the rotating shaft rotates through the cover plate.

[0019] In one specific implementation, the stirring assembly further includes a clamping member, which includes a vertical plate, an electric push rod, and a clamping plate. The vertical plate is fixedly connected to the base, the electric push rod is fixedly inserted through the vertical plate, and the clamping plate is disposed at the movable end of the electric push rod.

[0020] In the above process, by setting up a vertical plate, an electric push rod and a clamping plate, the electric push rod is activated to push the clamping plate to move, and the two work together to clamp the gel bucket.

[0021] In one specific implementation, the clamping plate is arc-shaped, and a heating plate is provided on the inner side of the clamping plate.

[0022] In the above implementation process, by setting up a heating plate, it is possible to heat the material and meet some heating and mixing requirements.

[0023] Beneficial effects: This application provides a silica aerogel production gel device. By setting a base, lifting component, stirring motor and stirring component, the stirring component used for mixing can be raised and lowered. By setting a moving seat, support plate, gel bucket, first motor and transmission component, and opening a slot at the end of the base, the mixed gel along with the gel bucket can be quickly moved away. Then, the moving seat, support plate and gel bucket containing the raw materials to be mixed can be replaced to continue mixing the gel. At the same time, the removed gel bucket can be tilted by the first motor and transmission component to facilitate the unloading of gel for subsequent processing, which improves the overall efficiency and facilitates the cleaning of the used gel bucket. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the silica aerogel production gel apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the stirring assembly structure provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the gel barrel structure provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the clamping member structure provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0029] In the diagram: 100-Stirring assembly; 110-Base; 111-Gate; 120-Lifting component; 121-Gate shell; 122-Threaded rod; 123-Second motor; 124-Moving plate; 130-Stirring motor; 150-Stirring component; 151-Rotating shaft; 152-Stirring blade; 160-Cover plate; 170-Clamping component; 171-Upright plate; 172-Electric push rod; 173-Clamping plate; 180-Heating plate; 200-Moving assembly; 210-Moving seat; 211-Base plate; 212-Universal caster wheel; 220-Support plate; 230-Gel bucket; 240-First motor; 260-Transmission component; 261-First gear; 262-Second gear. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-4 This application provides a silica aerogel production apparatus including a stirring component 100 and a moving component 200.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 , 2 4. The mixing assembly 100 includes a base 110, a lifting member 120, a mixing motor 130, and a mixing member 150. The lifting member 120 is disposed on the top of the base 110, the mixing motor 130 is installed at the end of the lifting member 120, and the mixing member 150 is disposed at the output end of the mixing motor 130.

[0033] The lifting component 120 includes a slotted shell 121, a threaded rod 122, a second motor 123, and a moving plate 124. The slotted shell 121 is fixedly connected to the base 110. The threaded rod 122 is rotatably disposed inside the slotted shell 121. The second motor 123 is installed at the top of the slotted shell 121 and is drivenly connected to the threaded rod 122. The moving plate 124 is threadedly sleeved on the threaded rod 122. The threaded rod 122 and the inner wall of the slotted shell 121 are in clearance fit. By setting up the slotted shell 121, the threaded rod 122, the second motor 123, and the moving plate 124, the second motor 123 is started to drive the threaded rod 122 to rotate. The threaded rod 122 drives the moving plate 124 to move through the threaded transmission principle. The moving plate 124 moves linearly along the slotted shell 121 to lift and lower.

[0034] In this embodiment, the stirring component 150 includes a rotating shaft 151 and a stirring blade 152. The stirring motor 130 is mounted on the top of the movable plate 124, the rotating shaft 151 is mounted on the output end of the stirring motor 130, and the stirring blade 152 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 151. By setting the rotating shaft 151 and the stirring blade 152, the stirring motor 130 is started to drive the rotating shaft 151 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 151 drives the stirring blade 152 to rotate for stirring.

[0035] The bottom of the movable plate 124 is provided with a cover plate 160, and the rotating shaft 151 rotates through the cover plate 160.

[0036] In one specific embodiment, the stirring assembly 100 further includes a clamping member 170, which includes a vertical plate 171, an electric push rod 172, and a clamping plate 173. The vertical plate 171 is fixedly connected to the base 110, the electric push rod 172 is fixedly inserted through the vertical plate 171, and the clamping plate 173 is disposed at the movable end of the electric push rod 172. The two clamping plates 173 are arranged opposite to each other. By setting the vertical plate 171, the electric push rod 172, and the clamping plate 173, the electric push rod 172 is activated to push the clamping plate 173 to move, and the two clamping plates work together to clamp the gel bucket 230.

[0037] In one specific implementation, the clamping plate 173 is arc-shaped, and a heating plate 180 is provided on the inner side of the clamping plate 173. By providing the heating plate 180, the gel bucket 230 can be heated for use, thus meeting some heating and mixing requirements.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 , 2 3. The moving component 200 includes a moving base 210, a support plate 220, a gel bucket 230, a first motor 240, and a transmission component 260. The base 110 has a slot 111, the moving base 210 is located in the slot 111, the support plate 220 is fixedly connected to the moving base 210, the gel bucket 230 is rotatably disposed between the two support plates 220, the first motor 240 is installed on one side of the support plate 220, and the transmission component 260 is disposed between the gel bucket 230 and the first motor 240.

[0039] The movable seat 210 includes a base plate 211 and casters 212. The casters 212 are installed at the bottom of the base plate 211. The base plate 211 and the slot 111 are compatible. By setting the base plate 211 and the casters 212, the casters 212 support the overall movement, making it convenient to push the base plate 211 and the casters 212 to move.

[0040] Specifically, the transmission component 260 includes a first gear 261 and a second gear 262. The first gear 261 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 240, and the second gear 262 is disposed on the outside of the gel bucket 230. The first gear 261 and the second gear 262 mesh with each other. By setting the first gear 261 and the second gear 262 to mesh, the first motor 240 is started to drive the first gear 261 to rotate, the first gear 261 meshes and drives the second gear 262 to rotate, and the second gear 262 drives the gel bucket 230 to rotate.

[0041] In one specific implementation, a handrail is provided on the top of the base plate 211, and chamfers are provided at the ends of both the base plate 211 and the slot 111. The handrail facilitates the overall movement, and the chamfers facilitate the entry of the base plate 211 into the slot 111.

[0042] The working principle of the silica aerogel production gel device is as follows: When in use, start the stirring motor 130 to drive the rotating shaft 151 to rotate. The rotating shaft 151 drives the stirring blade 152 to rotate and mix the gel. Then, start the second motor 123 to drive the threaded rod 122 to rotate. The threaded rod 122 drives the moving plate 124 to move through the threaded transmission principle. The moving plate 124 moves upward along the tank shell 121, moving the rotating shaft 151 and the stirring blade 152 out of the gel tank 230. Control the retraction of the electric push rod 172 and the clamping plate 173. Then, hold the handle and pull the base plate 211 and the universal wheel 212 to move the gel tank 230 out of the slot 111. Then, push in the new moving seat 210, support plate 220 and gel tank 230 containing silica aerogel raw materials to be mixed into the slot 111. Lower the rotating shaft 151 and the stirring blade 152 into the gel tank 230 for mixing. At the same time, removing the gel bucket 230 from the slot 111 can activate the first motor 240 to drive the first gear 261 to rotate. The first gear 261 meshes with and drives the second gear 262 to rotate. The second gear 262 drives the gel bucket 230 to rotate, tilting the opening of the gel bucket 230 downwards, thereby facilitating the unloading of the gel inside for subsequent processing, improving overall efficiency, and also making it easier to clean the gel bucket 230 after use.

[0043] It should be noted that the specific models and specifications of the second motor 123, stirring motor 130, first motor 240, electric push rod 172, and heating plate 180 need to be selected and determined according to the actual specifications of the device. The specific selection and calculation method adopts the existing technology in this field, so it will not be described in detail.

[0044] The power supply and operating principle of the second motor 123, the stirring motor 130, the first motor 240, the electric push rod 172, and the heating plate 180 are clear to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0045] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this application. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for producing silica aerogel, characterized in that, include A stirring assembly (100) includes a base (110), a lifting member (120), a stirring motor (130), and a stirring component (150). The lifting member (120) is disposed on the top of the base (110), the stirring motor (130) is installed at the end of the lifting member (120), and the stirring component (150) is disposed at the output end of the stirring motor (130). The moving component (200) includes a moving base (210), a support plate (220), a gel bucket (230), a first motor (240), and a transmission component (260). The base (110) has a slot (111), the moving base (210) is located in the slot (111), the support plate (220) is fixedly connected to the moving base (210), the gel bucket (230) is rotatably disposed between the two support plates (220), the first motor (240) is installed on one side of the support plate (220), and the transmission component (260) is disposed between the gel bucket (230) and the support plate (220). The first motor (240) drives the gel bucket (230) to rotate through the transmission component (260).

2. The apparatus for producing silica aerogel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable seat (210) includes a base plate (211) and casters (212). The casters (212) are installed on the bottom of the base plate (211), and the base plate (211) and the slot (111) are compatible.

3. The apparatus for producing silica aerogel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission component (260) includes a first gear (261) and a second gear (262). The first gear (261) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (240), and the second gear (262) is disposed on the outside of the gel bucket (230). The first gear (261) and the second gear (262) mesh with each other.

4. The apparatus for producing silica aerogel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom plate (211) is provided with a handrail at the top, and both the bottom plate (211) and the end of the groove (111) are chamfered.

5. The apparatus for producing silica aerogel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting component (120) includes a slotted shell (121), a threaded rod (122), a second motor (123), and a moving plate (124). The slotted shell (121) is fixedly connected to the base (110). The threaded rod (122) is rotatably disposed inside the slotted shell (121). The second motor (123) is installed at the top of the slotted shell (121) and is drivenly connected to the threaded rod (122). The moving plate (124) is threadedly sleeved on the threaded rod (122). The threaded rod (122) and the inner wall of the slotted shell (121) are in clearance fit.

6. The apparatus for producing silica aerogel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The stirring component (150) includes a rotating shaft (151) and a stirring blade (152). The stirring motor (130) is mounted on the top of the moving plate (124). The rotating shaft (151) is mounted on the output end of the stirring motor (130). The stirring blade (152) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (151).

7. The apparatus for producing silica aerogel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the movable plate (124) is provided with a cover plate (160), and the rotating shaft (151) rotates through the cover plate (160).

8. The apparatus for producing silica aerogel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring assembly (100) further includes a clamping member (170), which includes a vertical plate (171), an electric push rod (172), and a clamping plate (173). The vertical plate (171) is fixedly connected to the base (110), the electric push rod (172) is fixedly inserted through the vertical plate (171), and the clamping plate (173) is disposed at the movable end of the electric push rod (172).

9. The apparatus for producing silica aerogel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clamp (173) is arc-shaped, and a heating plate (180) is provided on the inner side of the clamp (173).