Microbial feed storage device with easy access
By introducing a stirring mechanism and a lifting mechanism into the microbial feed storage device, the problems of inconvenient material handling and difficult maintenance have been solved, enabling rapid stirring, material handling, and simplified maintenance, thereby improving production efficiency and convenience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU HAIFENGDA BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing microbial feed storage devices are inadequate in terms of ease of material retrieval and maintenance, which affects production efficiency and costs.
A microbial feed storage device including a mixing mechanism and a lifting mechanism was designed. The mixing mechanism achieves rapid mixing and discharge through a rotating shaft, a mixing frame, and a mixing auger. The lifting mechanism achieves convenient disassembly and assembly by using a motor-driven winding of the lifting rope, which facilitates cleaning and maintenance.
It enables rapid mixing and material handling, simplifies equipment inspection and maintenance, improves production efficiency and convenience, and reduces maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of feed storage technology, and specifically relates to a microbial feed storage device that facilitates material retrieval. Background Technology
[0002] In the process of the vigorous development of modern animal husbandry, microbial feed has become an important development direction of the feed industry due to its many advantages such as improving feed quality and enhancing animal production performance. Microbial feed uses microbial fermentation technology to transform agricultural waste and grain processing by-products into high-quality feed that is nutritious and easily absorbed by animals, which is of great significance for promoting resource recycling and environmental protection.
[0003] To ensure the high efficiency and stability of microbial feed production, related storage devices are crucial. For example, the microbial feed additive storage device disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN216149654U has a unique adjustment structure that allows for advance adjustment of storage space based on the mixing ratio, saving workers' on-site weighing time and accelerating the feed preparation process.
[0004] However, the device has revealed significant shortcomings in practical applications. Its square structure and internal stirring mechanism make it difficult to quickly remove feed from the device, greatly affecting production efficiency. Furthermore, when maintenance and cleaning of the stirring structure are required, the complex structure makes the operation difficult to complete, which not only increases maintenance costs but may also affect production progress due to excessive downtime for maintenance. It is evident that existing microbial feed storage devices are inadequate in terms of ease of material retrieval and subsequent maintenance, and urgently require innovation and improvement to meet the growing industry demands. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a microbial feed storage device that is convenient for material retrieval, so as to solve the problems of inconvenient and rapid material retrieval and disassembly and maintenance during the application of the prior art.
[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0007] A convenient microbial feed storage device includes a bottom ring, a support frame fixedly installed on the top of the bottom ring, a tank fixedly installed inside the support frame, a lifting frame fixedly installed on the top of the bottom ring, the lifting frame being disposed on the outside of the tank, a lifting mechanism fixedly installed on the upper inner side of the lifting frame, a stirring mechanism fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting mechanism, the stirring mechanism being inserted into the inside of the tank, and a material dispensing mechanism fixedly installed at the bottom output end of the tank.
[0008] The stirring mechanism includes a top cover that covers the top of the tank. A first motor is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the top cover. A rotating shaft is fixedly installed through the top cover at the output end of the first motor. A stirring component is provided on the outer surface of the rotating shaft. The stirring component is located inside the tank.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the stirring assembly includes a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the top cover. Stirring frames are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rotating shaft in a ring at equal intervals, and a stirring auger is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating shaft.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the stirring rack is generally L-shaped, and stirring rods are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the inner side of the stirring rack.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the stirring rack is generally L-shaped, and stirring rods are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the inner side of the stirring rack.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution, a fixing arm is fixedly connected to one side of the top cover, and a hand-tightening screw is threadedly connected to the lower end of the fixing arm. The hand-tightening screw is threadedly connected to the tank body. A feeding pipe is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear side of the top cover, and a sealing cap is threadedly connected to the top of the feeding pipe.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the lifting mechanism includes a concave seat, which is fixedly installed in the top middle of the lifting frame. A second motor is fixedly installed on one side of the concave seat. The output end of the second motor passes through the concave frame and is fixedly connected to a take-up roller. A lifting rope is wound around the outer surface of the take-up roller. A hanger is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting rope. The bottom of the lifting frame is fixedly connected to the top of the top cover. A guide shaft is fixedly installed on the rear side of the top ring. Two support frames are fixedly connected to the rear side of the top cover. The support frames are slidably connected to the outer surface of the guide shaft.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the material handling mechanism includes a discharge pipe, which is fixedly connected to the bottom output end of the tank body. The input end of the discharge pipe is connected to the bottom of the tank body. A third motor is fixedly connected to the rear end of the tank body. The output end of the third motor passes through the rear end of the discharge pipe and is fixedly connected to a discharge auger. A discharge valve is fixedly connected to the output end of the discharge pipe.
[0015] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:
[0016] First, this device, through its mixing mechanism, can efficiently process feed. When in use, the feed enters the tank through the feeding pipe, the sealing cap is tightened to ensure a tight seal, the first motor is turned on, and the rotating shaft drives the mixing frame and mixing rod to mix the feed in all directions. During mixing, the rotating shaft drives the mixing auger to make the feed tumble up and down, resulting in a more uniform mixture. After mixing is complete, the first motor reverses, driving the auger to push the feed down, while the third motor is started to drive the discharge auger, opening the discharge valve and quickly discharging the feed. This mixing mechanism integrates mixing and rapid discharge functions, greatly improving the ease of use of the device and saving a lot of material handling time in production.
[0017] Secondly, this device features a lifting mechanism that facilitates convenient cleaning and maintenance of the equipment's interior during use. For maintenance, first unscrew the hand-operated screw connected to the tank, release the fixing arm, remove the top cover limit switch, start the second motor, and the winding roller will rewind the lifting rope, causing the top cover and stirring mechanism to move upwards. The support frame guides along the guide shaft to ensure smooth removal, facilitating cleaning of the stirring mechanism and the tank's interior. After cleaning, the second motor reverses, the winding roller loosens the rope, the top cover falls back under gravity, the support frame guides, and the top cover accurately resets. Tighten the hand-operated screw. The entire process is simple and efficient, greatly facilitating the device's inspection and maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram at point A.
[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Bottom ring; 2. Support frame; 3. Tank body; 4. Lifting frame; 5. Lifting mechanism; 51. Concave seat; 52. Second motor; 53. Winding roller; 54. Lifting rope; 55. Hanger; 6. Stirring mechanism; 61. Top cover; 62. First motor; 63. Rotating shaft; 64. Stirring assembly; 641. Stirring auger; 642. Stirring frame; 643. Stirring rod; 644. Fixed arm; 645. Hand-tightening screw; 65. Support frame; 66. Guide shaft; 67. Feeding pipe; 68. Sealing cover; 7. Material handling mechanism; 71. Discharge pipe; 72. Third motor; 73. Discharge auger; 74. Discharge valve. Detailed Implementation
[0023] Example
[0024] refer to Figures 1 to 4 This embodiment of a convenient microbial feed storage device includes a bottom ring 1, a support frame 2 fixedly installed on the top of the bottom ring 1, a tank body 3 fixedly installed inside the support frame 2, a lifting frame 4 fixedly installed on the top of the bottom ring 1, the lifting frame 4 being disposed on the outside of the tank body 3, a lifting mechanism 5 fixedly installed on the upper inner side of the lifting frame 4, a stirring mechanism 6 fixedly installed on the bottom of the lifting mechanism 5, the stirring mechanism 6 being inserted into the inside of the tank body 3, and a material dispensing mechanism 7 fixedly installed at the bottom output end of the tank body 3.
[0025] The stirring mechanism 6 includes a top cover 61, which covers the top of the tank 3. A first motor 62 is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the top cover 61. The output end of the first motor 62 passes through the top cover 61 and is fixedly installed with a rotating shaft 63. The outer surface of the rotating shaft 63 is provided with a stirring component 64, which is located inside the tank 3. During use, when microbial feed needs to be stored, the feed enters from the opening at the top of the tank 3 and is covered and sealed by the top cover 61. When stirring, the first motor 62 at the top of the top cover 61 is turned on, and its output end drives the rotating shaft 63 to rotate. The stirring component 64 is located inside the tank 3. The mixing component 64 operates accordingly, thoroughly mixing the feed in the tank 3 to ensure uniform feed distribution. When feed needs to be removed, the feeding mechanism 7 is activated, and the bottom output end of the tank operates to deliver the feed. If the device needs to be cleaned and maintained, the relevant limits can be released through the lifting mechanism 5 on the upper inner side of the lifting frame 4, and the mixing mechanism 6 connected to the bottom can be pulled out from the inside of the tank 3 for easy cleaning of the mixing mechanism 6 and the inside of the tank 3. After cleaning, the mixing mechanism 6 can be put back into its original position with the help of the lifting mechanism 5. The overall design facilitates feed storage, mixing, feeding, and equipment maintenance.
[0026] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The stirring assembly 64 includes a rotating shaft 63, which is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the top cover 61. Stirring frames 642 are fixedly connected in a ring at equal intervals on the upper surface of the rotating shaft 63, and a stirring auger 641 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating shaft 63. The stirring frames 642 are generally L-shaped, and stirring rods 643 are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the inner side of the stirring frames 642. The lower end of the stirring auger 641 is generally conical, and the lower bottom of the tank 3 is also conical. When the first motor 62 connected to the top cover 61 is started, the motor drives the rotating shaft 63 to rotate around its axis. The L-shaped stirring frames 642, arranged in a ring at equal intervals on the upper surface of the rotating shaft 63, rotate together with the rotating shaft 63. Due to the special shape of the mixing frame 642, it can agitate the upper layer of feed in the tank 3 from multiple angles during rotation, increasing the mixing coverage. At the same time, the mixing rod 643 fixed inside the mixing frame 642 further refines the mixing action of the feed, making the mixing effect more uniform. The mixing auger 641 at the lower end of the rotating shaft 63 is conical at its lower end, which matches the conical design of the bottom of the tank 3. When rotating, it can lift and transport the lower layer of feed in the tank 3 from bottom to top, causing the feed to tumble and mix. The entire mixing assembly 64 works in concert to efficiently achieve all-round and multi-layer mixing of microbial feed in the tank 3, ensuring uniform feed quality.
[0027] refer to Figures 1-3 A fixing arm 644 is fixedly connected to one side of the top cover 61. A hand-tightening screw 645 is threaded to the lower end of the fixing arm 644. The hand-tightening screw 645 is threadedly connected to the tank body 3. A feeding pipe 67 is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear side of the top of the top cover 61. A sealing cap 68 is threaded to the top of the feeding pipe 67. The fixing arm 644 on one side of the top cover 61 is tightly connected to the tank body 3 through the hand-tightening screw 645 threaded to the lower end. When it is necessary to fix the top cover 61, the hand-tightening screw 645 is rotated to form a firm threaded connection with the tank body 3, thereby restricting the top cover 61. The position of the cover 61 ensures the stability of the top cover 61 during equipment operation, preventing feed spillage and foreign objects from entering. During the feed addition process, the feeding pipe 67 located in the middle of the rear side of the top of the top cover 61 plays a role. By unscrewing the sealing cap 68 connected to the threaded top of the pipe, the feed can smoothly enter the tank 3 through the feeding pipe 67. After the feed is added, the sealing cap 68 is tightened again to restore the closed state of the tank 3, maintain the stability of the internal feed storage environment, and prevent the feed from getting damp, deteriorating, or contaminated. The entire design takes into account both the stability of the equipment and the convenience of the feeding operation.
[0028] refer to Figures 1-4The lifting mechanism 5 includes a concave seat 51, which is fixedly installed in the top center of the lifting frame 4. A second motor 52 is fixedly installed on one side of the concave seat 51. The output end of the second motor 52 passes through the concave frame and is fixedly connected to a take-up roller 53. A lifting rope 54 is wound around the outer surface of the take-up roller 53. A lifting bracket 55 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting rope 54. The bottom of the lifting frame 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the top cover 61. A guide shaft 66 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the top of the bottom ring 1. The rear side of the top cover 61 is fixedly... Two support frames 65 are connected, and the support frames 65 are slidably connected to the outer surface of the guide shaft 66. The material handling mechanism 7 includes a discharge pipe 71, which is fixedly connected to the bottom output end of the tank body 3. The input end of the discharge pipe 71 is connected to the bottom of the tank body 3. A third motor 72 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the tank body 3. The output end of the third motor 72 passes through the rear end of the discharge pipe 71 and is fixedly connected to a discharge auger 73. A discharge valve 74 is fixedly connected to the output end of the discharge pipe 71. When the equipment needs cleaning and maintenance, the hoist... When the connecting mechanism 5 starts operating, it is fixed to one side of the concave seat 51 at the top center of the inner top of the lifting frame 4. The second motor 52 starts, and its output end drives the winding roller 53 that passes through the concave frame to rotate. The winding roller 53 then winds up the lifting rope 54. Because the bottom of the lifting rope 54 is fixed to the hanger 55 connected to the top cover 61, the top cover 61 and the stirring mechanism 6 connected to it move upward together under the pull of the lifting rope 54. During this process, the two support frames 65 fixed to the rear side of the top cover 61 guide the bottom ring 1 at the rear side of the top. Slide the agitator 66 to the outer surface of the shaft 66 to ensure smooth movement until the agitator 6 is successfully pulled out of the tank 3 for cleaning. As for the feeding mechanism 7, when the feed needs to be discharged after agitation, the third motor 72 at the rear end of the tank 3 is turned on. Its output end drives the discharge auger 73 that runs through the rear end of the discharge pipe 71 to rotate. At the same time, the discharge valve 74 at the output end of the discharge pipe 71 is opened. The feed at the bottom of the tank 3 is pushed by the discharge auger 73 and discharged through the discharge pipe 71 from the output end of the discharge valve 74, completing the feeding process.
[0029] Operating Principle and Advantages: Through its carefully designed stirring mechanism 6, this device demonstrates excellent performance in practical applications. During use, feed can be smoothly added into the tank 3 via the feeding pipe 67. After feeding, the sealing cap 68 at the top of the feeding pipe 67 is tightened to ensure the tank 3 is sealed. When mixing the feed is required, the first motor 62 is started. The first motor 62 drives the rotating shaft 63 to rotate at high speed. The rotation of the rotating shaft 63 then drives the stirring frame 642 to rotate synchronously. During rotation, the stirring frame 642 thoroughly agitates the feed. Simultaneously, the stirring frame 642 also drives the stirring rod 643 to rotate together. The stirring rod 643 and the stirring frame 642 work in tandem. This significantly improves the mixing effect. During the mixing process, the rotating shaft 63 can also drive the mixing auger 641 to rotate, conveying the feed from bottom to top and causing the feed to tumble up and down, achieving a more uniform mixing. After the feed is mixed, if it is necessary to discharge the feed, the first motor 62 can be started to drive the auger to rotate in the opposite direction and push the feed downward. At this time, the third motor 72 is started to drive the discharge auger 73 to rotate, and then the discharge valve 74 is opened, and the feed can be quickly discharged from the discharge valve 74. It can be seen that this device can not only efficiently complete the mixing of feed, but also quickly discharge the feed from the bottom, greatly improving the overall ease of use of the device, effectively saving material collection time, and bringing great convenience to production operations.
[0030] By incorporating an innovative lifting mechanism 5, this device excels in equipment cleaning and maintenance. When cleaning and maintenance are required, first, the hand-operated screw 645 is turned outwards. After the hand-operated screw 645 disengages from the tank body 3, the fixing arm 644 is released, and the installation limit of the top cover 61 is released. Then, the second motor 52 is started, driving the winding roller 53 to rotate. During rotation, the winding roller 53 begins to wind up the lifting rope 54. As the lifting rope 54 is wound up, the top cover 61 moves upwards. During the upward movement of the top cover 61, the support frame 65 slides along the guide shaft 66, providing excellent guidance. The entire stirring mechanism 6 can slide upwards stably, thus smoothly pulling the stirring mechanism 6 out of the tank 3. At this time, the stirring mechanism 6 and the inside of the tank 3 can be thoroughly cleaned. After cleaning, the operation is extremely simple. Just start the second motor 52 to run in reverse, and the winding roller 53 will release the lifting rope 54. The top cover 61 will automatically move down under its own weight and related pressure. The support frame 65 will slide along the guide shaft 66 again to ensure that the top cover 61 is stably covered on the top of the tank 3. Finally, turn the hand screw 645 to make it threadedly connected to the tank 3, and the installation of the top cover 61 can be quickly completed. The whole process greatly facilitates the inspection and maintenance of this device.
Claims
1. A convenient microbial feed storage device, comprising a bottom ring (1), characterized in that: A support frame (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom ring (1), and a tank body (3) is fixedly installed inside the support frame (2). A lifting frame (4) is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom ring (1), and the lifting frame (4) is located on the outside of the tank body (3). A lifting mechanism (5) is fixedly installed on the upper inner side of the lifting frame (4). A stirring mechanism (6) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting mechanism (5). The stirring mechanism (6) is inserted into the inside of the tank body (3). A material taking mechanism (7) is fixedly installed at the bottom output end of the tank body (3). The stirring mechanism (6) includes a top cover (61) covering the top of the tank (3). A first motor (62) is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the top cover (61). A rotating shaft (63) is fixedly installed through the top cover (61) at the output end of the first motor (62). A stirring assembly (64) is provided on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (63). The stirring assembly (64) is located inside the tank (3).
2. The microbial feed storage device for convenient material retrieval according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly (64) includes a rotating shaft (63), which is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the top cover (61). The upper part of the outer surface of the rotating shaft (63) is fixedly connected with a stirring rack (642) arranged in a ring at equal intervals, and the lower part of the outer surface of the rotating shaft (63) is fixedly connected with a stirring auger (641).
3. The microbial feed storage device for convenient material retrieval according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stirring rack (642) is L-shaped, and stirring rods (643) are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the inner side of the stirring rack (642).
4. The microbial feed storage device for convenient material retrieval according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower end of the stirring auger (641) is generally conical, and the lower end of the bottom of the tank (3) is also conical.
5. A convenient microbial feed storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixed arm (644) is fixedly connected to one side of the top cover (61), and a hand-tightening screw (645) is threadedly connected to the lower end of the fixed arm (644). The hand-tightening screw (645) is threadedly connected to the tank body (3). A feeding pipe (67) is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear side of the top of the top cover (61), and a sealing cap (68) is threadedly connected to the top of the feeding pipe (67).
6. The microbial feed storage device for convenient material retrieval according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (5) includes a concave seat (51), which is fixedly installed in the top middle of the lifting frame (4). A second motor (52) is fixedly installed on one side of the concave seat (51). The output end of the second motor (52) passes through the concave frame and is fixedly connected to a take-up roller (53). A lifting rope (54) is wound around the outer surface of the take-up roller (53). A hanger (55) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting rope (54). The bottom of the lifting frame (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the top cover (61). A guide shaft (66) is fixedly installed on the rear side of the top of the bottom ring (1). Two support frames (65) are fixedly connected to the rear side of the top cover (61). The support frames (65) are slidably connected to the outer surface of the guide shaft (66).
7. A convenient microbial feed storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material handling mechanism (7) includes a discharge pipe (71), which is fixedly connected to the bottom output end of the tank (3). The input end of the discharge pipe (71) is connected to the bottom of the tank (3). A third motor (72) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the tank (3). The output end of the third motor (72) passes through the rear end of the discharge pipe (71) and is fixedly connected to a discharge auger (73). A discharge valve (74) is fixedly connected to the output end of the discharge pipe (71).