A maintenance-friendly kneader

Abstract

The utility model discloses an easily maintainable kneader, including hoisting base, the one side of hoisting base top is equipped with kneading unit, the other side of hoisting base top is equipped with power unit, power unit is assembled with kneading unit through transmission unit, the surface of hoisting base still is equipped with slip locking unit, power unit is installed on hoisting base through slip locking unit. The utility model provides an easily maintainable kneader, and slip locking unit (mainly comprises slide rail, sliding seat, locking bolt etc. ) makes power unit (including servo motor, speed reducer, driving gear etc. ) can integrally, stably slide along slide rail, thereby easily adjusts the distance between with kneading unit, even realizes the physical separation of power / drive module and working module. When needing maintenance or inspection, just needs to loosen locking bolt, can conveniently maintain or further overhauls dismounting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kneading machine technology, and in particular to a kneading machine that is easy to maintain. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional kneaders typically employ a fixed connection or integrated installation between their power unit, transmission unit, and kneading unit. This structure presents challenges when maintenance, inspection, or replacement of vulnerable parts is required. The limited space between the various units, all fixed to individual bases, makes disassembly difficult and cumbersome. Maintenance personnel often need to remove the entire power and transmission system (including the motor, reducer, gears, etc.) from the base as a whole or component by component. This is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also requires meticulous alignment and adjustment of the transmission chain (such as gear engagement and belt / chain tension) during reassembly to ensure the equipment's operational accuracy and stability. This difficulty in disassembly and alignment leads to long maintenance cycles, low efficiency, and severely impacts equipment availability and production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an easy-to-maintain kneading machine to address the aforementioned technical problems. The sliding locking unit (mainly composed of a slide rail, sliding seat, locking bolts, etc.) allows the power unit (including a servo motor, reducer, drive gear, etc.) to slide smoothly and as a whole along the slide rail, thereby easily adjusting the distance between it and the kneading unit, and even achieving physical separation of the power / transmission module and the working module. When maintenance or inspection is required, simply loosening the locking bolts allows the entire power and transmission module to be moved out along the slide rail, increasing the spatial clearance between them, facilitating maintenance or further disassembly for inspection. This eliminates the need to disassemble numerous fasteners and complex transmission connections one by one, greatly simplifying the maintenance process and shortening downtime.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An easy-to-maintain kneading machine includes a lifting base, a kneading unit on one side of the top of the lifting base, and a power unit on the other side of the top of the lifting base. The power unit is assembled with the kneading unit through a transmission unit. The surface of the lifting base is also provided with a sliding locking unit, and the power unit is installed on the lifting base through the sliding locking unit. The distance between the power unit and the kneading unit can be adjusted by the sliding locking unit.

[0006] The sliding locking unit includes a slide rail fixed to the front and back of the hoisting base and a sliding seat slidably mounted on the surface of the slide rail. A reinforcing connecting seat is fixed to the surface of the sliding seat, and a locking bolt for locking with the hoisting base is provided on the top of the sliding seat.

[0007] Furthermore, the transmission unit includes an arched support seat disposed above the hoisting base, and the arched support seat is connected and fixed to the reinforcing connecting seat.

[0008] Furthermore, the ends of the two reinforcing connecting seats are connected to a stabilizing support plate, which is at the same height as the hoisting base.

[0009] Furthermore, the transmission unit also includes a reducer and a servo motor mounted on the arched support base, and the output end of the servo motor is connected to the reducer via a pulley assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the power unit includes a driving gear and a driven gear that mesh with each other, and the output shaft of the reducer is coaxially fixed with the driving gear.

[0011] Furthermore, the kneading unit includes a kneading hopper mounted on the surface of the hoisting base and a first kneading blade and a second kneading blade movably disposed within the kneading hopper, wherein the first kneading blade and the second kneading blade are coaxially fixed with the corresponding driving gear and driven gear, respectively.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the kneading hopper is also provided with a feeding auger, and the hoisting base is also equipped with a feeding motor for driving the feeding auger. The output end of the feeding motor is connected to the feeding auger via a sprocket assembly.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This utility model provides an easy-to-maintain kneader. The sliding locking unit (mainly composed of a slide rail, sliding seat, locking bolts, etc.) allows the power unit (including a servo motor, reducer, drive gear, etc.) to slide smoothly and as a whole along the slide rail. This easily adjusts the distance between the power unit and the kneading unit, and even allows for physical separation of the power unit and the kneading unit. When maintenance or inspection is required, simply loosen the locking bolts to move the entire power unit along the slide rail, increasing the spatial clearance between it and the meshing unit. This facilitates maintenance or further disassembly for inspection, eliminating the need to disassemble numerous fasteners and complex transmission connections, greatly simplifying the maintenance process and reducing downtime.

[0015] When reassembling after maintenance, the sliding locking unit provides precise guidance (slide rail). Simply push the sliding seat back to the predetermined position and tighten the locking bolts to quickly and accurately restore the coaxial fixed relationship between the power unit and the kneading unit. This design eliminates the tedious steps of repeatedly adjusting gear meshing clearance and centering accuracy in traditional assembly, ensuring assembly quality and equipment operation reliability, and achieving "quick disassembly and quick reset".

[0016] The design of the hoisting base facilitates the overall movement and installation of the equipment. Meanwhile, the reinforced connecting seat, stabilizing support plate, and arched support structure ensure sufficient support rigidity for the sliding seat in both sliding and locked positions, guaranteeing the stability of power transmission and preventing the overall structural strength and operational smoothness of the equipment from being sacrificed due to the sliding design. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the easy-to-maintain kneader provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 A top view of the easy-to-maintain kneader provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the disassembly structure of the easy-to-maintain kneader provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of the easy-to-maintain kneader provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the kneading unit structure of the easy-to-maintain kneader provided by this utility model.

[0022] The markings in the diagram are explained as follows:

[0023] 1. Lifting base;

[0024] 2. Kneading unit; 21. Kneading hopper; 22. First kneading blade; 23. Second kneading blade;

[0025] 210. Feeding auger; 211. Feeding motor;

[0026] 3. Power unit; 31. Driving gear; 32. Driven gear;

[0027] 4. Transmission unit; 41. Arch support base; 42. Reducer; 43. Servo motor; 44. Pulley assembly;

[0028] 5. Sliding locking unit; 51. Slide rail; 52. Sliding seat; 53. Reinforcing connecting seat; 54. Locking bolt; 55. Stabilizing support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1-5 An easy-to-maintain kneading machine includes a lifting base 1, a kneading unit 2 on one side of the top of the lifting base 1, and a power unit 3 on the other side of the top of the lifting base 1. The power unit 3 is assembled with the kneading unit 2 through a transmission unit 4. The surface of the lifting base 1 is also provided with a sliding locking unit 5. The power unit 3 is installed on the lifting base 1 through the sliding locking unit 5. The distance between the power unit 3 and the kneading unit 2 can be adjusted by the action of the sliding locking unit 5.

[0032] Because of the above-mentioned structure, the easy-to-maintain kneader of this utility model, especially by setting a sliding locking unit 5 on the lifting base 1, makes the distance between the power unit 3 and the kneading unit 2 adjustable. This core design solves the problem that traditional kneaders must be completely disassembled for maintenance. When maintenance, repair, or inspection is required, simply loosen the locking bolt 54 of the sliding locking unit 5, and the entire power unit 3 can be smoothly slid outward along the slide rail 51, thereby creating a sufficiently large operating space between the power unit 3, the transmission unit 4, and the kneading unit 2. This allows technicians to easily access the internal components, enabling convenient maintenance, repair, and replacement without disassembling the main transmission components.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] The easy-to-maintain kneader provided in Example 1 is further optimized, specifically, as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the sliding locking unit 5 includes a slide rail 51 fixed to the front and back of the hoisting base 1 and a sliding seat 52 slidably mounted on the surface of the slide rail 51. A reinforcing connecting seat 53 is fixed to the surface of the sliding seat 52, and a locking bolt 54 for locking with the hoisting base 1 is also provided on the top of the sliding seat 52.

[0035] The ends of the two reinforcing connecting seats 53 are connected to a stable support plate 55, which is at the same height as the hoisting base 1.

[0036] Because the easy-to-maintain kneader of this utility model has the above structure, specifically, the sliding locking unit 5 consists of a slide rail 51, a sliding seat 52, a reinforcing connecting seat 53, and a locking bolt 54 fixed to the lifting base 1, and is equipped with a stable support plate 55. This structure achieves the following beneficial effects:

[0037] The movement of the sliding seat 52 on the slide rail 51 provides precise linear guidance, ensuring the smoothness and straightness of the power module's movement and preventing swaying. The reinforcing connecting seat 53 and the stabilizing support plate 55 together form a rigid frame, not only firmly connecting the sliding seats 52 on both sides but also providing a stable mounting base for the transmission unit 4 above. Simultaneously, the stabilizing support plate 55 is flush with the lifting base 1, enhancing the overall structural stability and preventing deformation during equipment operation or movement. When locking is required, tightening the locking bolts 54 will fix the sliding seat 52 to any position on the slide rail 51, making the operation simple and reliable.

[0038] Example 3

[0039] The easy-to-maintain kneader provided in Embodiment 1 or 2 is further optimized, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the transmission unit 4 includes an arched support 41 disposed above the hoisting base 1, and the arched support 41 is connected and fixed to the reinforcing connecting seat 53.

[0040] The transmission unit 4 also includes a reducer 42 and a servo motor 43 mounted on the arched support 41. The output end of the servo motor 43 is connected to the reducer 42 via a pulley set 44.

[0041] The power unit 3 includes a driving gear 31 and a driven gear 32 that mesh with each other, and the output shaft of the reducer 42 is fixed coaxially with the driving gear 31.

[0042] Because the easy-to-maintain kneader of this utility model has the above structure, the arched support base 41 of the transmission unit 4 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing connecting base 53 of the sliding locking unit 5, forming an integrated movable module. The servo motor 43 drives the reducer 42 through the pulley set 44, and the output shaft of the reducer 42 then drives the drive gear 31 of the power unit 3. The advantage of this layout is that when the locking bolt 54 is loosened and the sliding seat 52 is slid outward, the entire transmission chain, including the servo motor 43, reducer 42, pulley set 44, and arched support base 41, will move together with the power unit 3, thereby separating the drive gear 31 and the driven gear 32 (the locking parts connecting the gears to the power unit need to be disassembled beforehand). This not only facilitates the inspection or replacement of gears, bearings, and other components, but also makes it easier to adjust the tension of the pulley set 44 when the module is moved outward and there is more space.

[0043] Example 4

[0044] The easy-to-maintain kneader provided in Example 3 has been further optimized, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the kneading unit 2 includes a kneading hopper 21 mounted on the surface of the hoisting base 1 and a first kneading blade 22 and a second kneading blade 23 movably disposed within the kneading hopper 21. The first kneading blade 22 and the second kneading blade 23 are coaxially fixed with the corresponding driving gear 31 and driven gear 32, respectively.

[0045] Because the easy-to-maintain kneader of this utility model has the above structure, the kneading unit 2 includes a kneading hopper 21 and a kneading component composed of a first kneading blade 22 and a second kneading blade 23, which are coaxially fixed to the driving gear 31 and driven gear 32 of the power unit 3, respectively. The core relevance of this design is that when the sliding locking unit 5 moves, the transmission unit 4 itself can be better exposed to the outside, which facilitates the inspection, cleaning or replacement of vulnerable parts such as the kneading blades, gears, bushings, and seals.

[0046] Example 5

[0047] The easy-to-maintain kneader provided in Example 4 has been further optimized, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the kneading hopper 21 is also provided with a feeding auger 210, and the hoisting base 1 is also equipped with a feeding motor 211 for driving the feeding auger 210. The output end of the feeding motor 211 is connected to the feeding auger 210 through a sprocket assembly.

[0048] Because the easy-to-maintain kneader of this utility model has the above structure, a feeding auger 210 driven by an independent feeding motor 211 through a sprocket assembly is added to the bottom of the kneading hopper 21 to facilitate the conveying of the meshed material.

[0049] The servo motor 43 is started and drives the drive gear 31 through the pulley group 44 and the reducer 42. At this time, the transmission gear 32 is meshed and rotates synchronously. In this way, the first kneading blade 22 and the second kneading blade 23 rotate in opposite directions in the kneading hopper 21 to realize the kneading operation of the material. After meshing, the material output can be realized by driving the feeding auger 210 to rotate through the external feeding motor 211.

[0050] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Although this 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 specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An easy-to-maintain kneading machine, characterized in that, The device includes a lifting base (1), a pinching unit (2) is provided on one side of the top of the lifting base (1), and a power unit (3) is provided on the other side of the top of the lifting base (1). The power unit (3) is assembled with the pinching unit (2) through a transmission unit (4). The surface of the lifting base (1) is also provided with a sliding locking unit (5). The power unit (3) is installed on the lifting base (1) through the sliding locking unit (5). The distance between the power unit (3) and the pinching unit (2) can be adjusted by the action of the sliding locking unit (5). The sliding locking unit (5) includes a slide rail (51) fixed to the front and back of the hoisting base (1) and a sliding seat (52) slidably mounted on the surface of the slide rail (51). A reinforcing connecting seat (53) is fixed on the surface of the sliding seat (52), and a locking bolt (54) for locking with the hoisting base (1) is also provided on the top of the sliding seat (52).

2. The easy-to-maintain kneader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission unit (4) includes an arched support (41) located above the hoisting base (1), and the arched support (41) is connected and fixed to the reinforcing connecting seat (53).

3. The easy-to-maintain kneader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ends of the two reinforcing connecting seats (53) are connected to a stabilizing support plate (55), which is at the same height as the hoisting base (1).

4. The easy-to-maintain kneader according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission unit (4) also includes a reducer (42) and a servo motor (43) mounted on the arch support (41). The output end of the servo motor (43) is connected to the reducer (42) via a pulley group (44).

5. The easy-to-maintain kneader according to claim 4, characterized in that, The power unit (3) includes a driving gear (31) and a driven gear (32) that mesh with each other, and the output shaft of the reducer (42) is fixed coaxially with the driving gear (31).

6. The easy-to-maintain kneader according to claim 5, characterized in that, The kneading unit (2) includes a kneading hopper (21) mounted on the surface of the hoisting base (1) and a first kneading blade (22) and a second kneading blade (23) movably disposed in the kneading hopper (21). The first kneading blade (22) and the second kneading blade (23) are coaxially fixed with the corresponding driving gear (31) and driven gear (32), respectively.

7. The easy-to-maintain kneader according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the kneading hopper (21) is also provided with a feeding auger (210), and the hoisting base (1) is also equipped with a feeding motor (211) for driving the feeding auger (210). The output end of the feeding motor (211) is connected to the feeding auger (210) via a sprocket assembly.

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