Constant-temperature automatic water adding device for silty instrument

By designing a mechanical linkage system of float, lever, and quantitative water supply module, the problem of low efficiency in manual water addition for farinographs was solved, realizing automated water addition and improving operational efficiency and testing accuracy.

CN224366348UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16SHIJIAZHUANG ACADEMY OF AGRI & FORESTRY SCI

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHIJIAZHUANG ACADEMY OF AGRI & FORESTRY SCI
Filing Date
2025-09-16
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Technical Problem

The existing method of adding water to a powder analyzer is manual, which is cumbersome, inefficient, and cannot be automated, thus affecting the accuracy and repeatability of the test results.

Method used

An automatic water supply device for a powder analyzer was designed. It adopts a mechanical linkage system of float, lever and quantitative water supply module, combined with an open constant temperature water tank and ball check valve to realize water level monitoring and automatic control of water supply, ensuring the accuracy of water temperature and water volume.

🎯Benefits of technology

The fully automated water addition process reduces the workload of laboratory personnel, improves operational efficiency, and ensures the stability and accuracy of water temperature and volume, meeting the requirements of the powder metallurgy analyzer.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of powder instrument auxiliary equipment, disclose a kind of powder instrument constant temperature automatic water device, including open type constant temperature sink, open type constant temperature sink is coiled and installed with water guide pipe, and the both ends of water guide pipe are respectively installed with water outlet and water inlet;Rack, vertically plate is installed on rack;Water level drive module;Water level drive module includes float ball, connecting rod and lever, float ball is suspended in the water surface of open type constant temperature sink, and one end of connecting rod is installed on float ball, and one end is hinged and installed in one end of lever, and lever is hinged and installed on vertically plate by support shaft;Quantitative water supply module, quantitative water supply module includes cylinder body, piston is movably installed in cylinder body, and piston rod is installed on piston.The utility model is through the cooperation of float ball, lever mechanical linkage and quantitative water supply module, realize from water level monitoring to water volume regulation Full-automatic operation, significantly reduce the work intensity of experimental personnel, so that it can handle other tasks simultaneously, improve efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of auxiliary equipment technology for powder quality analyzers, and in particular to a constant temperature automatic water addition device for powder quality analyzers. Background Technology

[0002] A farinograph is a core instrument for flour quality testing. It evaluates the rheological properties of flour by measuring the changes in resistance during the kneading process. During the test, distilled water at a specific temperature (usually 30±0.2℃) is continuously added to the flour to bring the dough to the standard consistency. This water addition process is crucial to the accuracy and repeatability of the test results.

[0003] Currently, the most common method for adding water in laboratories is manual operation. This involves the experimenter holding a preheated distilled water bottle or syringe, visually observing the dough formation, and manually controlling the amount and speed of water added based on the movement of the instrument pointer. This method is cumbersome and inefficient. Specifically, the experimenter must maintain a high level of concentration throughout the process and manually add water, making it impossible to perform other tasks. The degree of automation is low. Therefore, we propose a constant-temperature automatic water adding device for a farinometer. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems of cumbersome operation and low efficiency of the existing water addition method of the powder analyzer, this utility model is proposed.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic water-adding device for a powder analyzer includes an open-type constant-temperature water tank, in which a water guide pipe is coiled and installed, and at both ends of the water guide pipe are respectively connected water outlet and water inlet.

[0007] A frame on which vertical plates are mounted;

[0008] Water level driving module; the water level driving module includes a float, a connecting rod and a lever, the float is suspended on the water surface of the open constant temperature water tank, one end of the connecting rod is installed on the float and the other end is hinged to one end of the lever, the lever is hinged to the vertical plate through a support shaft;

[0009] A quantitative water supply module includes a cylinder mounted on the frame, a piston movably mounted inside the cylinder, a piston rod mounted on the piston, and one end of the piston rod away from the piston hinged to the other end of the lever. A one-way inlet valve and a one-way outlet valve are connected and mounted at the bottom of the cylinder, and the one-way inlet valve is connected to the outlet through a pipe.

[0010] As a technical solution of the automatic water filling device for a powder analyzer described in this utility model, the side wall of the open-type constant temperature water tank is provided with a connected water inlet and an overflow outlet.

[0011] As a technical solution of the constant temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer described in this utility model, a sealing ring for sealing is installed between the piston and the cylinder.

[0012] As a technical solution of the constant temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer described in this utility model, the one-way inlet valve and the one-way outlet valve are both ball check valves.

[0013] As a technical solution of the constant temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer described in this utility model, wherein: a connected water outlet hose is installed on the one-way water outlet valve, and a capillary needle is installed at the end of the water outlet hose, and the capillary needle is located above the mixing bowl of the powder analyzer.

[0014] As a technical solution of the constant temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer described in this utility model, the water inlet is connected to a water supply bottle through a pipe, and the water supply bottle is mounted on the frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This utility model, through the mechanical linkage of float and lever and the cooperation of quantitative water supply module, realizes fully automatic operation from water level monitoring to water volume adjustment, significantly reducing the workload of experimental personnel, enabling them to handle other tasks at the same time and improving efficiency.

[0017] 2. This utility model, through the design of the circulating water pipe of the open-type constant temperature water bath, ensures stable water temperature. Combined with the cooperation of the ball check valve and capillary needle, it can ensure precise and controllable water addition to meet the stringent requirements of the powder analyzer for its sensitivity to water temperature and volume. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure connecting the water level driving module and the quantitative water supply module of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the connection between the water level drive module and the quantitative water supply module of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Open-type constant temperature water bath; 101. Water guide pipe; 102. Water outlet; 103. Water inlet; 104. Water filling port; 105. Overflow port; 2. Frame; 201. Vertical plate; 301. Float; 302. Connecting rod; 303. Lever; 401. Cylinder; 402. Piston; 403. Piston rod; 404. One-way inlet valve; 405. One-way outlet valve; 5. Outlet hose; 501. Capillary needle; 6. Water supply bottle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Reference Figures 1-4 A constant temperature automatic water filling device for a powder analyzer is provided. This constant temperature automatic water filling device for a powder analyzer includes an open constant temperature water tank 1. A water guide pipe 101 is coiled and installed inside the open constant temperature water tank 1. A water outlet 102 and a water inlet 103 are respectively installed at both ends of the water guide pipe 101.

[0027] Frame 2, on which a vertical plate 201 is mounted;

[0028] Water level drive module; The water level drive module includes a float 301, a connecting rod 302, and a lever 303. The float 301 is made of hollow stainless steel and floats on the water surface of the open-type constant temperature water tank 1. One end of the connecting rod 302 is installed on the float 301, and the other end is hinged to one end of the lever 303. The lever 303 is hinged to the vertical plate 201 via a support shaft. The lever 303 is designed with a ratio of 1:3 (displacement of float 301: stroke of piston 402) to ensure that the piston 402 can be driven by slight changes in water level.

[0029] The quantitative water supply module includes a cylinder 401 mounted on the frame 2. The cylinder 401 is made of transparent glass and has a volume of 50mL. A piston 402 is movably installed inside the cylinder 401, and a piston rod 403 is mounted on the piston 402. The end of the piston rod 403 away from the piston 402 is hinged to the other end of the lever 303. A one-way inlet valve 404 and a one-way outlet valve 405 are connected and connected at the bottom of the cylinder 401. The one-way inlet valve 404 is connected to the outlet 102 through a pipe. In application, through the mechanical linkage design of the float 301, lever 303 and piston 402, the automatic water level monitoring and quantitative water supply are synchronously controlled. The water volume can be adjusted according to the water level without manual intervention, solving the problem of inefficiency of manual operation.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 The open-type constant temperature water bath 1 has a connected water inlet 104 and an overflow outlet 105 on its side wall. The water temperature is maintained by an external constant temperature water circulator (usually 30±0.2℃). In application, the setting of water inlet 104 and overflow outlet 105 simplifies the water replenishment and overflow management of the open-type constant temperature water bath 1, ensures the stability of the water volume in the open-type constant temperature water bath 1, and avoids interference with the experiment due to excessively high or low water levels.

[0031] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 A sealing ring (nitrile rubber sealing ring) is installed between the piston 402 and the cylinder 401 for sealing. In application, the sealing ring enhances the airtightness between the cylinder 401 and the piston 402, prevents water leakage or pressure loss, and ensures the accuracy and stability of quantitative water supply.

[0032] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 Both the one-way inlet valve 404 and the one-way outlet valve 405 are ball check valves. In application, the ball check valve has a simple structure and reliable sealing. It can effectively control the one-way flow of water and avoid water volume errors caused by backflow.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 A one-way water outlet valve 405 is equipped with a connected water outlet hose 5. The end of the water outlet hose 5 is equipped with a capillary needle 501, which is located above the kneading bowl of the farinograph. The capillary needle 501 is fixed 10cm directly above the kneading bowl of the farinograph to ensure that the water droplets fall vertically into the center of the dough. In application, the design of the capillary needle 501 makes the water flow into fine droplets, which can accurately control the water addition speed, simulate the manual adjustment effect of manual operation, and reduce the water volume fluctuation during the dough kneading process.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-3The water inlet 103 is connected to a water supply bottle 6 through a pipe, and the water supply bottle 6 is located on the frame 2. The water supply bottle 6 is connected to the water inlet 103 through a silicone tube and automatically replenishes water by gravity. In application, the water supply bottle 6 and the frame 2 are integrated into one unit, which facilitates water supply and maintenance, and avoids external water sources from interfering with the temperature of the open constant temperature water tank 1.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Device initialization: Distilled water is injected into the open-type constant temperature water tank 1 to the standard water level line (covering 80% of the area of ​​the water pipe 101), then the constant temperature water circulation equipment is turned on and preheated to the set temperature (such as 30℃), and finally distilled water is added to the replenishment water bottle 6 to remove air bubbles from the pipeline.

[0036] Water level linkage calibration: First, manually adjust the initial position of the float 301 so that the lever 303 is in a horizontal state. Then test the stroke of the piston 402. When the water level drops, the float 301 drives the lever 303 to lift the piston 402 and draw in water. When the water level rises, the lever 303 and the piston 402 reset.

[0037] Experimental Operation: First, start the mixing bowl of the farinograph, put in the flour sample, and then automatically add water. At this time, the water level in the open constant temperature water bath 1 drops due to evaporation, the float ball 301 sinks, the lever 303 raises the piston 402, the one-way inlet valve 404 closes, and the one-way outlet valve 405 opens. Water flows through the capillary needle 501 and drips into the mixing bowl. When the water level recovers, the float ball 301 floats up, the lever 303 and piston 402 return to their original positions, and new water is drawn in. The one-way outlet valve 405 closes. During this period, the overflow port 105 automatically discharges excess water to maintain a constant water level.

[0038] End and maintenance: After the experiment, turn off the constant temperature water circulation equipment, empty the open constant temperature water tank 1 and the replenishment water bottle 6, then disassemble the capillary needle 501 for cleaning to prevent blockage, and check the wear of the sealing ring.

[0039] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A constant-temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer, characterized in that: include: An open-type constant temperature water bath (1) is provided, in which a water guide pipe (101) is coiled and installed. At both ends of the water guide pipe (101) are connected water outlets (102) and water inlets (103). A frame (2) on which a vertical plate (201) is mounted; Water level drive module; the water level drive module includes a float (301), a connecting rod (302) and a lever (303). The float (301) is suspended on the water surface of the open constant temperature water tank (1). One end of the connecting rod (302) is installed on the float (301) and the other end is hinged to one end of the lever (303). The lever (303) is hinged to the vertical plate (201) through a support shaft. A quantitative water supply module includes a cylinder (401) mounted on the frame (2), a piston (402) movably mounted inside the cylinder (401), a piston rod (403) mounted on the piston (402), and one end of the piston rod (403) away from the piston (402) hinged to the other end of the lever (303). A one-way inlet valve (404) and a one-way outlet valve (405) are connected to each other at the bottom of the cylinder (401). The one-way inlet valve (404) is connected to the outlet (102) through a pipe.

2. The constant temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The open-type constant temperature water tank (1) has a connected water inlet (104) and an overflow outlet (105) on its side wall.

3. The constant temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring for sealing is installed between the piston (402) and the cylinder (401).

4. The constant temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the one-way inlet valve (404) and the one-way outlet valve (405) are ball check valves.

5. The constant temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The one-way water outlet valve (405) is equipped with a connected water outlet hose (5), and the end of the water outlet hose (5) is equipped with a capillary needle (501), and the capillary needle (501) is located above the mixing bowl of the powder apparatus.

6. The constant temperature automatic water addition device for a powder analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet (103) is connected to a water supply bottle (6) via a pipe, and the water supply bottle (6) is located on the frame (2).