A menthol weighing and dispensing container
The menthol weighing and dispensing hopper, which integrates weighing and dispensing functions, solves the problems of material spillage and leakage during the weighing and dispensing process of menthol, achieving efficient material transfer and preventing waste, and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI VIOLET MENTHOL PHARM TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the weighing and dispensing of menthol are two separate processes, which makes the material easy to scatter during the transfer process, resulting in serious waste and extended production cycle, especially in mass production.
A menthol weighing and dispensing hopper was designed, integrating weighing and dispensing functions. The menthol material is weighed above the hopper, and the material is tilted into the hopper by rotating the support plate. Combined with a rotatable arc-shaped pressure strip to press the plastic bag opening, the material is directly tilted and discharged to prevent leakage.
It effectively reduces material loss, shortens the production cycle, improves production efficiency, avoids material spillage and leakage during the transfer process, and makes the process compact and efficient.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dispensing bucket technology, specifically a menthol weighing and dispensing bucket. Background Technology
[0002] Menthol, also known as menthol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H20O. It is extracted from the leaves and stems of peppermint, and is a white crystalline solid, the main component of peppermint and spearmint essential oils. Menthol is used as a flavoring agent in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies. Medicinally, it is used as a stimulant, acting on the skin or mucous membranes to provide a cooling and antipruritic effect. Internally, it can be used as a carminative for headaches and inflammation of the nose, throat, and pharynx. Its esters are also used in fragrances and pharmaceuticals. During the production and processing of menthol, the finished product needs to be packaged, thus requiring the use of packaging containers.
[0003] In existing technologies, weighing and dispensing are two separate processes. A certain mass of menthol needs to be weighed on an electronic weigher and then transferred to a funnel for dispensing. Specifically, the following problems arise: when transferring from the weigher (such as an electronic balance tray) to the funnel, the powder may scatter onto the table or floor due to the tilting angle, airflow (such as workshop ventilation), or shaking during operation, resulting in direct waste of material. The step-by-step process of "weighing-transfer-dispensing" significantly lengthens the production cycle, especially in mass production. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a menthol weighing and dispensing hopper, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a menthol weighing and dispensing hopper, comprising a hopper body and a discharge pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the hopper body, an opening being provided on the side wall of the hopper body, and support rods being fixedly connected to the inner walls on both sides of the opening, a bearing plate being rotatably arranged between the two support rods, and a through-hole being provided on the bearing plate, an electronic weighing device being embedded inside the through-hole, a weighing box being fixedly installed on the top of the electronic weighing device, the weighing box having a groove, and a handle being fixedly connected to one end of the weighing box.
[0008] Preferably, the end of the groove near the center of the hopper is an open structure, and the bottom wall of the groove gradually decreases from the end near the center of the hopper to the end away from the groove.
[0009] Preferably, a support frame is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support plate by bolts. The support frame is used to support the electronic weighing device, and the support frame is connected to the electronic weighing device by bolts.
[0010] Preferably, the outer side wall of the bucket is fixedly connected to two support frames, which can abut against the load-bearing frame.
[0011] Preferably, an arc-shaped traction strip is rotatably mounted on the outer circumferential side wall of the discharge pipe via two damping hinges. An arc-shaped pressure strip is fixedly connected to the bottom of each arc-shaped traction strip. The arc-shaped pressure strip and the discharge pipe work together to press the opening of the plastic packaging bag.
[0012] Preferably, it also includes a base plate and a connecting rod fixedly connected to the top of the base plate. A collar is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod, and the discharge pipe passes through the collar. The discharge pipe and the collar are locked together by bolts.
[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0014] This utility model provides a menthol weighing and dispensing container, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. In this utility model, the menthol material is first weighed above the hopper, and then the traction bearing plate is rotated to make the weighing box tilted. The menthol material flows along the bottom wall of the groove into the inner area of the hopper, and finally flows into the packaging bag through the discharge pipe, eliminating manual transfer and reducing material loss. After weighing, the material is directly discharged into the hopper by tilting, avoiding material shaking and scattering onto the table and the ground, and preventing direct waste of material. Moreover, the process is compact and improves efficiency. Weighing and packaging are linked by the "rotation of the bearing plate", and no manual intervention is required for switching.
[0016] 2. In this utility model, during filling, the opening of the plastic packaging bag needs to be fitted onto the bottom of the discharge pipe. If it is not fixed, as the material continuously enters the packaging bag, the opening will become loose and tilted, which can easily cause material leakage. This application uses a rotatable arc-shaped pressure strip to press the opening of the plastic bag. The core is to use the rotational pressing force of the pressure strip to achieve a close fit and fixation between the opening of the bag and the discharge pipe. The idea is simple and easy to operate, and it can effectively solve the problem of material leakage. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a front-view perspective view of a menthol weighing and dispensing hopper proposed in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a rear-view perspective view of a menthol weighing and dispensing hopper proposed in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a bottom-view perspective view of a menthol weighing and dispensing hopper proposed in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the menthol weighing and dispensing hopper in its explosive state, as proposed in this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembled state of a menthol weighing and dispensing hopper proposed in this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Bucket body; 101. Opening; 2. Discharge pipe; 3. Support rod; 4. Bearing plate; 401. Insertion port; 5. Electronic weighing device; 6. Weighing box; 601. Groove; 7. Bearing frame; 8. Support frame; 9. Handle; 10. Arc-shaped traction bar; 11. Arc-shaped pressure bar; 12. Damping hinge; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Collar; 15. Base plate. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a menthol weighing and dispensing hopper, including a hopper body 1 and a discharge pipe 2 fixedly connected to the bottom of the hopper body 1. An opening 101 is provided on the side wall of the hopper body 1. Support rods 3 are fixedly connected to the inner walls on both sides of the opening 101. A bearing plate 4 is rotatably arranged between the two support rods 3. An insertion port 401 is provided on the bearing plate 4. An electronic weighing device 5 is embedded in the insertion port 401. A weighing box 6 is fixedly installed on the top of the electronic weighing device 5. The weighing box 6 has a groove 601. A handle 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the weighing box 6.
[0026] The menthol material is first weighed above the hopper 1, and then the traction bearing plate 4 is rotated to tilt the weighing box 6. The menthol material flows along the bottom wall of the groove 601 into the inner area of the hopper 1, and finally flows into the packaging bag through the discharge pipe 2. This eliminates manual transfer and reduces material loss. After weighing, the material is directly discharged into the hopper 1 through tilting, avoiding material shaking and scattering onto the table or ground, thus preventing direct waste. The process is compact and improves efficiency. Weighing and packaging are linked by the rotation of the bearing plate 4, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 2The end of the groove 601 near the center of the bucket body 1 is an open structure, and the bottom wall of the groove 601 gradually decreases from the end near the center of the bucket body 1 to the end away from the groove 601.
[0028] The open end is close to the center of the bucket body 1 and directly faces the inner area of the bucket body 1. After the material flows out of the groove 601, it can fall directly into the bucket body 1 (instead of being scattered on the outside of the bucket body 1 or in the gaps of the equipment).
[0029] The bottom wall of the groove 601 "gradually decreases from the end near the center of the hopper 1 to the other end" (i.e., forming an inclined slope), the purpose of which is to prevent the material from accidentally slipping into the hopper 1 during weighing; when the bearing plate 4 is rotated to a certain angle, the end of the bottom wall of the groove 601 away from the hopper 1 is higher, and the material is automatically driven to fall by gravity.
[0030] Please see Figures 2 to 4 The bottom of the support plate 4 is fixed with a support frame 7 by bolts. The support frame 7 is used to support the electronic weighing device 5 and is connected to the electronic weighing device 5 by bolts.
[0031] The supporting frame 7 supports and fixes the electronic weighing device 5; the supporting frame 7 and the supporting plate 4 are detachable structures. Therefore, this design not only ensures the stability of the electronic weighing device 5 during installation, but also provides convenience for subsequent maintenance and replacement, making the overall design reasonable.
[0032] The electronic weighing device 5 is a device that uses electronic sensor technology to accurately measure the weight of materials. It converts the gravity of an object into an electrical signal, processes it through circuitry, and displays the weighing result in digital form. It is widely used in various scenarios such as industrial production, commercial transactions, laboratory analysis, and logistics warehousing.
[0033] Please see Figures 2 to 4 Two support frames 8 are fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the bucket body 1, and the support frames 8 can abut against the load-bearing frame 7.
[0034] The support for the bearing plate 4 and the electronic weighing device 5 ensures that the above structure is in a horizontal state when the material is weighed. The horizontal reference is anchored, which directly ensures the weighing accuracy and thus allows the material to be weighed smoothly. Moreover, the electronic weighing device 5 is only affected by the weight of the menthol inside the weighing box 6 and is not affected by other components.
[0035] Please see Figures 3 to 5 On the outer circumferential side wall of the discharge pipe 2, there are two damping hinges 12 respectively, and arc-shaped traction bars 10 are rotatably installed. The bottom of each arc-shaped traction bar 10 is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped pressure bar 11. The arc-shaped pressure bar 11 and the discharge pipe 2 are used to press the bag mouth of the plastic packaging bag.
[0036] During filling, the opening of the plastic bag needs to be fitted over the bottom of the discharge pipe 2. If it is not secured, the opening will loosen and tilt as material continuously enters the bag, easily causing leakage. This application uses a rotatable arc-shaped pressure strip 11 to press the opening of the plastic bag. The core of this design is to use the rotational pressing force of the arc-shaped pressure strip 11 to achieve a tight fit between the opening and the discharge pipe 2. The concept is simple and easy to operate, and it can effectively solve the problem of material leakage. During operation, by rotating the arc-shaped traction strip 10, the arc-shaped pressure strip 11 is driven to rotate, so that the arc-shaped pressure strip 11 presses the opening of the plastic bag onto the discharge pipe 2. The damping hinge 12 uses the resistance generated by damping to keep the arc-shaped pressure strip 11 stably stationed in a preset position (such as a specific position to press the opening of the bag).
[0037] Please see Figure 6 It also includes a base plate 15 and a connecting rod 13 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 15. A collar 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod 13. The discharge pipe 2 passes through the collar 14 and is locked to the collar 14 by bolts.
[0038] Firstly, the core of locking the discharge pipe 2 with bolts is "radial clamping". When locking, the bolts on the collar 14 are rotated so that the end of the bolts comes into contact with the outer diameter of the discharge pipe 2.
[0039] Furthermore, the base plate 15 and connecting rod 13 provide support for the entire bucket body 1 and bear the weight.
[0040] Since the base plate 15 needs to provide a "stable reference" for the entire support structure, steel plate is selected for the base plate 15 to increase the overall center of gravity stability; "waist-shaped fixing holes" can be further opened at the four corners of the base plate 15 to fix the base plate 15 to the ground (or equipment foundation) by expansion bolts.
[0041] In addition, the connecting rod 13 is made of Q355B low alloy steel, which has strong bending resistance and can avoid "sag bending" caused by the weight of the discharge pipe 2, the hopper 1 and the material itself, thereby improving the stability during dispensing.
[0042] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A menthol weighing and dispensing container, characterized in that: The device includes a bucket body (1) and a discharge pipe (2) fixedly connected to the bottom of the bucket body (1). The side wall of the bucket body (1) has an opening (101). Support rods (3) are fixedly connected to the inner walls on both sides of the opening (101). A bearing plate (4) is rotatably arranged between the two support rods (3). A through-hole (401) is opened on the bearing plate (4). An electronic weighing device (5) is embedded inside the through-hole (401). A weighing box (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the electronic weighing device (5). The weighing box (6) has a groove (601). A handle (9) is fixedly connected to one end of the weighing box (6).
2. The menthol weighing and portioning hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove (601) is open at one end near the center of the bucket body (1), and the bottom wall of the groove (601) gradually decreases from the end near the center of the bucket body (1) to the end away from the groove (601).
3. The menthol weighing and portioning hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support plate (4) is fixed with a support frame (7) by bolts. The support frame (7) is used to support the electronic weighing device (5). The support frame (7) is connected to the electronic weighing device (5) by bolts.
4. The menthol weighing and portioning hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side wall of the bucket body (1) is fixedly connected to two support frames (8), which can abut against the bearing frame (7).
5. The menthol weighing and portioning hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer circumferential sidewall of the discharge pipe (2) is provided with arc-shaped traction strips (10) that are rotatably mounted on two damping hinges (12). The bottom of each arc-shaped traction strip (10) is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped pressure strip (11). The arc-shaped pressure strip (11) and the discharge pipe (2) work together to press the opening of the plastic packaging bag.
6. The menthol weighing and portioning hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a base plate (15) and a connecting rod (13) fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (15). A collar (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod (13). The discharge pipe (2) passes through the collar (14) and is locked to the collar (14) by bolts.