Anti-settling blender

Abstract

This utility model discloses an anti-sedimentation mixer, including a frame, a mixing tank mounted on the frame for holding slurry, and a mixing mechanism disposed within the mixing tank for mixing the slurry. It also includes a drive mechanism for driving the mixing tank to rotate, forcing the slurry within the tank to flow as a whole. Thus, the centrifugal force and friction generated during the rotation of the mixing tank drive the slurry to flow as a whole. This flow continuously carries away solid particles in the slurry, keeping them suspended and preventing sedimentation. Simultaneously, the mixing mechanism further agitates the slurry, preventing sedimentation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic sanitary ware, specifically to a mixer that prevents sedimentation. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of ceramic sanitary ware, the preparation of the slurry is a crucial step, as its properties directly affect the quality of subsequent molding and firing processes, thus determining the final quality of the ceramic sanitary ware. Currently, the industry commonly uses mixers to agitate the ceramic slurry to ensure uniform mixing of its components.

[0003] However, in actual production operations, sedimentation is prone to occur during the mixing process of the slurry. Once sedimentation occurs, the solid particles in the slurry are unevenly distributed, with significant differences in concentration, density, and viscosity between the upper and lower layers, which can adversely affect subsequent ceramic sanitary ware production. For example, in the slip casting stage, if such slurry with uneven properties between the upper and lower layers is used, it can easily lead to problems such as inconsistent density and uneven structure in the molded green body, which in turn can cause defects such as cracking and deformation during firing, seriously affecting the yield and quality stability of ceramic sanitary ware. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, and in response to the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a mixer that prevents sedimentation.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A sedimentation-preventing mixer includes a frame, a mixing tank mounted on the frame for holding slurry, and a mixing mechanism disposed inside the mixing tank for mixing the slurry. It also includes a drive mechanism for driving the mixing tank to rotate so as to force the slurry inside the mixing tank to flow as a whole. The drive mechanism includes a rotary motor mounted at the bottom of the frame and a turntable driven by the rotary motor to rotate for supporting the mixing tank.

[0007] Using the above technical solution, the stirring mechanism can agitate the mud in the stirring tank. Simultaneously, driven by the drive mechanism, the stirring tank rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation of the stirring paddle within the stirring mechanism. The centrifugal force and friction generated during the rotation of the stirring tank drive the overall flow of the mud within the tank. This flow continuously carries away solid particles in the mud, keeping them in suspension and thus preventing sedimentation.

[0008] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, a water-holding tank is also included. The water-holding tank is located on the upper surface of the turntable, and the mixing tank is located inside the water-holding tank. There is a gap between the outer wall of the mixing tank and the inner wall of the water-holding tank. This gap holds water or ice to control the temperature of the mud inside the mixing tank. In this way, by using water or ice as a medium to control the temperature of the mud inside the mixing tank, the temperature of the mud is ensured to be within the temperature range specified by the process.

[0009] In a specific embodiment of this utility model: multiple outwardly protruding lifting lugs are distributed on the outer wall of the mixing tank. These lugs allow the mixing tank to be lifted, facilitating its movement.

[0010] In a specific embodiment of this utility model: a plurality of first positioning steps for positioning the water tank are distributed on the upper surface of the turntable and on the outer side of the outer contour edge of the water tank; a plurality of second positioning steps for positioning the stirring tank are distributed on the bottom surface of the water tank and on the outer side of the outer contour edge of the stirring tank.

[0011] In a specific embodiment of this utility model: the stirring mechanism includes a stirring shaft driven by a stirring motor and a stirring paddle disposed on the stirring shaft.

[0012] In a specific embodiment of this utility model: the stirring shaft is divided into an upper section and a lower section. A connecting block is fixed to the lower end of the upper section. The connecting block has a cavity with an opening at the lower end. The end of the lower section is inserted into the cavity. The side of the connecting block has a first bolt hole communicating with the cavity. The portion of the lower section inserted into the cavity has a second bolt hole corresponding to the position of the first bolt hole. Bolts are installed in the first bolt hole and the second bolt hole. In this way, by disassembling the lower section, it is convenient to place the stirring tank and the water tank on the turntable, and it is also convenient to clean the lower section. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a sedimentation-preventing mixer according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view of the mixing tank inside the water tank. Detailed Implementation

[0016] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model is a sedimentation-preventing mixer, including a frame 10, a mixing tank 11 disposed on the frame 10 for holding mud, a drive mechanism 12 located below the mixing tank 11 for driving the mixing tank 11 to rotate, and a mixing mechanism 20 disposed inside the mixing tank 11 for mixing mud.

[0018] In this way, the stirring mechanism 20 can stir the slurry inside the stirring tank 11. Simultaneously, driven by the drive mechanism 12, the stirring tank rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation of the stirring paddle 23 within the stirring mechanism 20. The centrifugal force and friction generated during the rotation of the stirring tank drive the slurry to flow as a whole. This flow continuously carries the solid particles in the slurry, keeping them suspended and preventing sedimentation.

[0019] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 12 includes a rotary motor 121 mounted at the bottom of the frame 10 and a turntable 122 driven to rotate by the rotary motor 121.

[0020] It also includes a water tank 13, located on the upper surface of the turntable 122. A mixing tank 11 is located inside the water tank 13. A gap 131 exists between the outer wall of the mixing tank 11 and the inner wall of the water tank 13. This gap 131 holds water, ice, or a mixture of ice and water to control the temperature of the slurry inside the mixing tank 11. Thus, by using water or ice as a medium to control the temperature of the slurry inside the mixing tank, the temperature of the slurry is ensured to remain within the temperature range specified by the process.

[0021] In this embodiment, a plurality of outwardly protruding lifting lugs 111 are distributed on the outer wall of the mixing tank 11. In this way, the mixing tank 11 can be lifted by these lifting lugs 111, thereby facilitating the movement of the mixing tank.

[0022] In this embodiment, multiple handles 132 are distributed on the outer wall of the water container 13. In this way, the water container can be easily lifted by these handles.

[0023] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, a plurality of first positioning steps 14 for positioning the water tank 13 are distributed on the upper surface of the turntable 132, and on the outer side of the outer contour edge of the water tank 13. A plurality of second positioning steps 15 for positioning the stirring tank 11 are distributed on the bottom surface of the water tank 13, and on the outer side of the outer contour edge of the stirring tank 11.

[0024] In this embodiment, the stirring mechanism 20 includes a stirring shaft 22 driven by a stirring motor 21 and a stirring paddle 23 mounted on the stirring shaft 22. The stirring motor 21 is horizontally mounted on the top of the frame 10 via an upper bracket 24. The upper bracket 24 is slidably connected to the frame 10, and a lifting cylinder 25 for driving the upper bracket 24 to rise and fall is fixed in the middle of the frame 10. The stirring shaft 22 is divided into an upper section 221 and a lower section 222. A connecting block 223 is fixed at the lower end of the upper section 221. The connecting block 223 has a cavity with an opening at the lower end. The end of the lower section 222 is inserted into the cavity. A first bolt hole communicating with the cavity is provided on the side of the connecting block 223, and a second bolt hole is provided on the part of the lower section 222 inserted into the cavity corresponding to the position of the first bolt hole. Bolts 224 are installed in the first bolt hole and the second bolt hole. In this way, after the stirring shaft is driven to rise by the lifting cylinder, sufficient operating space is freed up to facilitate the disassembly of the lower section of the stirring shaft. Disassembling the lower section makes it easier to place the mixing tank and water tank on the turntable, and also makes it easier to clean the lower section.

[0025] Furthermore, multiple agitator paddles 23 can be arranged from top to bottom. This allows for the mixing of mud at different heights within the mixing tank 11, thereby improving mixing efficiency and effectiveness.

[0026] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sedimentation-preventing mixer comprising a frame, a mixing bowl provided on the frame for accommodating a slurry, and a mixing mechanism provided in the mixing bowl for mixing the slurry, characterized by, It also includes a drive mechanism for driving the mixing tank to rotate so as to force the mud inside the mixing tank to flow as a whole. The drive mechanism includes a rotary motor mounted at the bottom of the frame and a turntable driven by the rotary motor to rotate to support the mixing tank.

2. The anti-sedimentation mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a water tank located on the upper surface of the turntable, and a mixing tank located inside the water tank. There is a gap between the outer wall of the mixing tank and the inner wall of the water tank, which holds water or ice to control the temperature of the mud inside the mixing tank.

3. The anti-settling blender of claim 1, wherein, The outer wall of the mixing tank has multiple outward-protruding lifting lugs.

4. The anti-settling blender of claim 2, wherein, The upper surface of the turntable, located on the outer side of the outer contour edge of the water tank, has multiple first positioning steps for positioning the water tank, and the bottom surface of the water tank, located on the outer side of the outer contour edge of the mixing tank, has multiple second positioning steps for positioning the mixing tank.

5. The anti-settling blender of claim 1, wherein, The stirring mechanism includes a stirring shaft driven by a stirring motor and a stirring paddle mounted on the stirring shaft.

6. The anti-settling blender of claim 5, wherein, The stirring shaft is divided into an upper section and a lower section. A connecting block is fixed to the lower end of the upper section. The connecting block has a cavity with an opening at the lower end. The end of the lower section is inserted into the cavity. The side of the connecting block has a first bolt hole that communicates with the cavity. The part of the lower section that is inserted into the cavity has a second bolt hole corresponding to the position of the first bolt hole. Bolts are installed in the first bolt hole and the second bolt hole.

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