A mint flavoring ingredient mixing device
By setting up a pressing plate and a sealing structure in the menthol mixing equipment, the problem of volatile component leakage is solved, the collection of volatile components is realized, costs are reduced, and production efficiency is improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI VIOLET MENTHOL PHARM TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The volatile components of existing menthol ingredients are released during the mixing process, resulting in the loss of effective ingredients and increased production costs. Traditional recovery methods require additional equipment and are costly.
A menthol mixing device is designed. By setting a pressure plate and a sealing element on the main shaft, the pressure plate is in close contact with the inner wall of the raw material barrel, which pushes volatile molecules into the discharge port. Combined with a telescopic stirring rod and a sealing structure, gas escape is prevented.
It effectively collects volatile components, reduces the loss of active ingredients, lowers production and maintenance costs, and requires no additional power recovery device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of menthol production technology, specifically to a menthol ingredient mixing device. Background Technology
[0002] In the preparation of menthol ingredients (such as peppermint essential oil, peppermint extract, or mixtures containing menthol), mixing equipment is typically required to thoroughly stir the components to ensure homogeneity and stability. Traditional mixing equipment (such as stirred tanks, homogenizers, or magnetic stirrers) can achieve basic mixing functions, but due to the high volatility of menthol ingredients (such as menthol and menthone), some aroma components escape as gaseous organic compounds and remain inside the equipment during mixing and subsequent transfer, unable to be poured into the target container with the mixture. This not only reduces the content of the effective ingredients in the product but also wastes raw materials, affecting the aroma intensity and quality of the final product.
[0003] Therefore, in existing technologies, the recovery of volatile components from menthol ingredients typically employs negative pressure suction (such as a vacuum pump or pneumatic suction device) to transfer the mixture and volatile gases together to the target equipment. However, such methods require auxiliary equipment such as electric vacuum pumps and compressed air systems in practical applications, making them reliant on additional power components and requiring gas recovery devices, resulting in high production and configuration costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model specifically provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A menthol ingredient mixing device includes a raw material barrel with an inlet pipe and an outlet. A main shaft is connected to the raw material barrel via a bidirectional assembly. The bidirectional assembly drives the main shaft to rotate axially and can slide along the axial direction of the raw material barrel. A pressure plate is rotatably connected to the main shaft via a sealed bearing. The periphery of the pressure plate is in contact with the inner wall of the raw material barrel through a seal. The pressure plate moves axially with the main shaft to slide synchronously within the raw material barrel. A telescopic stirring rod is provided below the pressure plate. One end of the telescopic stirring rod is connected to the main shaft, and the other end extends toward the bottom surface of the raw material barrel. The telescopic stirring rod extends and retracts along the axial direction of the raw material barrel.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bidirectional assembly includes an external bearing disposed at the top of the raw material barrel, the external bearing being coaxially rotatably connected to a bushing, and the bushing being connected to the main shaft via a sliding structure.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sliding structure includes a slider fixedly disposed on the inner wall of the bushing, and a linear groove is provided on the outer wall of the main shaft along the axial direction, and the slider is fitted and slidably disposed in the linear groove.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the feeding pipe includes a powder pipe and a liquid pipe that can be opened on the main shaft. One end of the powder pipe and the liquid pipe protrudes from the main shaft, and the other end is connected to a distribution pipe. The outlet of the distribution pipe is inclinedly opened on the outer wall of the main shaft.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the telescopic stirring rod includes a fixed rod and a telescopic rod. One end of the fixed rod is fixedly connected to the main shaft, and the other end is connected to the telescopic rod. The telescopic rod includes multiple rod sections that are sequentially nested together. The multiple rod sections retract when they abut against the bottom surface of the raw material barrel.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom end of the main shaft is provided with a docking interface, and the bottom of the raw material barrel is correspondingly provided with a docking post.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the discharge port is located at the bottom of the raw material barrel, and the discharge port is equipped with a sealing quick connector.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:
[0013] This invention features a pressing plate on the main shaft. Through the synchronous movement of the pressing plate and the main shaft, and the close contact between the pressing plate and the inner wall of the raw material barrel, the diffuse odor molecules generated by the telescopic stirring rod during mixing can be pushed by the pressing plate. This allows the volatile molecules to be discharged from the outlet along with the mixed liquid, avoiding the waste of effective ingredients. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for a power recovery device, reducing production and maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is one of the cross-sectional structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is the second cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0018] The labels in the diagram represent the following:
[0019] 1. Feed pipe; 2. Discharge port; 3. Raw material barrel; 4. Bidirectional assembly; 5. Main shaft; 6. Sealed bearing; 7. Pressure plate; 8. Seal; 9. Telescopic stirring rod; 10. External bearing; 11. Bushing; 12. Sealed quick connector; 13. Linear chute; 14. Powder pipe; 15. Liquid pipe; 16. Distribution pipe; 17. Fixed rod; 18. Telescopic rod; 19. Rod section; 20. Connecting interface; 21. Connecting column. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Example 1
[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a menthol ingredient mixing device, including a raw material tank 3 with an inlet pipe 1 and an outlet 2. The menthol ingredient enters the raw material tank 3 through the inlet pipe 1, and the combined ingredients are stirred and mixed by structural components set inside the raw material tank 3 before being discharged from the outlet 2. A main shaft 5 is connected to the top cover of the raw material tank 3 through a bidirectional component 4. The bidirectional component 4 drives the main shaft 5 to rotate axially and slide along the axis of the raw material tank 3. A pressure plate 7 is rotatably connected to the main shaft 5 through a sealed bearing 6. The periphery of the pressure plate 7 is in contact with the inner wall of the raw material tank 3 through a seal 8. The pressure plate 7 moves axially with the main shaft 5 to slide synchronously inside the raw material tank 3. A telescopic stirring rod 9 is set below the pressure plate 7. One end of the telescopic stirring rod 9 is connected to the main shaft 5, and the other end extends toward the bottom surface of the raw material tank 3. The telescopic stirring rod 9 extends and retracts along the axis of the raw material tank 3.
[0023] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the bidirectional assembly 4 includes an external bearing 10 disposed on the top of the raw material barrel 3. The external bearing 10 is coaxially rotatably connected to a bushing 11, and the bushing 11 is connected to a main shaft 5 through a sliding structure.
[0024] like Figure 1As shown, in actual use, the bushing 11, as a bridging component, can both drive the main shaft 5 to rotate axially through its connection with the external bearing 10, thereby driving the telescopic stirring rod 9 to rotate circumferentially for stirring, and drive the main shaft 5 to slide linearly through the limiting sliding structure, thereby driving the pressing plate 7 to slide down and push the diffused odor molecules into the transfer container. Furthermore, when the main shaft 5 and the pressing plate 7 slide down, the telescopic stirring rod 9 can extend and retract inward without hindering the downward movement of the main shaft 5.
[0025] The side of the pressing plate 7 is connected to the inner wall of the raw material barrel 3 through a sealing element 8. The sealing element 8 can be made of an elastic material, such as rubber, and has a structure similar to a syringe needle, so that the side of the pressing plate 7 is sealed to the raw material barrel 3, so that it can slide smoothly along the inside of the raw material barrel 3 and also play a sealing role to prevent gas from escaping from here.
[0026] The pressure plate 7 is connected to the main shaft 5 via the sealed bearing 6, which can further prevent diffuse odor molecules below the pressure plate 7 from spreading outward from this position, thereby improving the device's ability to collect all effective ingredients.
[0027] There are multiple implementations of the telescopic stirring device in the prior art. It can use a pneumatic telescopic rod 18 with a certain damping capacity, or it can use a stainless steel sleeve rod with extremely low friction. As a preferred implementation, using a stainless steel sleeve rod with extremely low friction can reduce manufacturing and maintenance costs, and the telescopic stirring is smoother during the overall sliding and retraction process.
[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the telescopic stirring rod 9 includes a fixed rod 17 and a telescopic rod 18. One end of the fixed rod 17 is fixedly connected to the main shaft 5, and the other end is connected to the telescopic rod 18. The telescopic rod 18 includes multiple rod sections 19 that are sequentially connected. The multiple rod sections 19 retract when they come into contact with the bottom surface of the raw material barrel 3.
[0029] The sliding structure includes a slider fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the bushing 11, and a linear groove 13 is provided on the outer wall of the main shaft 5 along the axial direction, with the slider being fitted and slidably mounted in the linear groove 13.
[0030] Example 2
[0031] Based on Example 1, this example further refines the structure of the feed pipe, allowing the powder and liquid components of the menthol formulation to enter the raw material container 3 separately. This prevents the two components from clumping together in a single pipe, causing adhesion, making cleaning difficult, or even clogging. Specifically, the feed pipe 1 includes a powder pipe 14 and a liquid pipe 15 that can be installed on the main shaft 5. One end of the powder pipe 14 and the liquid pipe 15 protrudes from the main shaft 5, and the other end is connected to a distribution pipe 16. The outlet 2 of the distribution pipe 16 is inclinedly installed on the outer wall of the main shaft 5.
[0032] Setting the feed pipes 1 as separate powder pipes 14 and liquid pipes 15 can prevent the two ingredients from combining inside the pipes, and opening the pipes on the main shaft 5 can reduce the number of openings on the raw material tank 3. In addition, the outlets of the powder pipes 14 and liquid pipes 15 are respectively connected to the inclined distribution pipes 16. The outlets of the distribution pipes 16 are not vertically downward at the end of the main shaft 5, but are inclined on the side wall of the main shaft 5, which can reduce the amount of dispersed molecules escaping from the feed pipes 1 when the pressure plate 7 is pressed and pushed down.
[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, the bottom end of the main shaft 5 is provided with a docking interface 20, and the bottom of the raw material barrel 3 is provided with a docking column 21 for positioning and stabilization.
[0034] like Figure 3 As shown, the discharge port 2 is further located at the bottom of the raw material barrel 3. The discharge port 2 is equipped with a sealing quick connector 12. The discharge port 2 of the raw material barrel 3 is connected to the material exchange container through the sealing quick connector 12. This can minimize the escape of odor molecules during the transfer of mixed raw materials and ensure that the effective ingredients are obtained as much as possible.
[0035] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The scope of protection of this application is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to this application within its substance and scope of protection, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A menthol ingredient mixing device, characterized in that, The material includes a raw material barrel (3) with a feed pipe (1) and a discharge port (2). A main shaft (5) is connected to the raw material barrel (3) via a bidirectional assembly (4). The bidirectional assembly (4) drives the main shaft (5) to rotate axially and slide along the axial direction of the raw material barrel (3). A pressure plate (7) is rotatably connected to the main shaft (5) via a sealed bearing (6). The periphery of the pressure plate (7) is in contact with the inner wall of the raw material barrel (3) via a seal (8). The pressure plate (7) moves axially with the main shaft (5) to slide synchronously within the raw material barrel (3). A telescopic stirring rod (9) is provided below the pressure plate (7). One end of the telescopic stirring rod (9) is connected to the main shaft (5), and the other end extends toward the bottom surface of the raw material barrel (3). The telescopic stirring rod (9) extends and retracts along the axial direction of the raw material barrel (3).
2. The menthol ingredient mixing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bidirectional assembly (4) includes an external bearing (10) disposed on the top of the raw material barrel (3), the external bearing (10) being coaxially rotatably connected to a bushing (11), and the bushing (11) being connected to the main shaft (5) through a sliding structure.
3. The menthol ingredient mixing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding structure includes a slider fixedly disposed on the inner wall of the bushing (11), and a linear groove (13) is provided on the outer wall of the main shaft (5) along the axial direction, and the slider is fitted and slidably disposed in the linear groove (13).
4. The menthol ingredient mixing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feed pipe (1) includes a powder pipe (14) and a liquid pipe (15) that can be opened on the main shaft (5). One end of the powder pipe (14) and the liquid pipe (15) protrudes from the main shaft (5), and the other end is connected to a distribution pipe (16). The outlet (2) of the distribution pipe (16) is opened obliquely on the outer wall of the main shaft (5).
5. The menthol ingredient mixing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The telescopic stirring rod (9) includes a fixed rod (17) and a telescopic rod (18). One end of the fixed rod (17) is fixedly connected to the main shaft (5), and the other end is connected to the telescopic rod (18). The telescopic rod (18) includes multiple rod sections (19) that are sequentially connected. The multiple rod sections (19) retract when they come into contact with the bottom surface of the raw material barrel (3).
6. The menthol ingredient mixing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom end of the main shaft (5) is provided with a docking interface (20), and the bottom of the raw material barrel (3) is provided with a docking column (21).
7. The menthol ingredient mixing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The discharge port (2) is located at the bottom of the raw material barrel (3), and the discharge port (2) is equipped with a sealing quick connector (12).