A feed production hopper structure with buffering function

By introducing an auxiliary hopper, conveying mechanism, and discharge mechanism into the buffer hopper, the problem of buffer hopper capacity limitation was solved, enabling continuous operation and stable feeding of the pellet mill and improving production efficiency.

CN224589800UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04平度市动物疫病预防控制中心
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
平度市动物疫病预防控制中心
Filing Date
2025-09-24
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

The existing buffer hopper has a limited capacity, which means that the pellet mill needs to be stopped when the pelleting speed is high to avoid overflow, affecting production continuity and efficiency.

Method used

A hopper structure including a main hopper, a secondary hopper, a conveying mechanism, and a discharge mechanism was designed. The auger conveyor rod is driven by a forward and reverse motor, and the rotating shaft is driven by a servo motor, so as to realize the transfer and uniform output of feed between the main hopper and the secondary hopper, avoiding overflow and blockage.

Benefits of technology

The increased storage capacity of the buffer hopper ensures continuous operation of the pellet mill, avoids production interruptions caused by overflow and blockage, and improves production efficiency and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a feed production is with the bin structure that has buffer function relates to the buffer bin field of adjustment, including main bin, the bottom end integrated of main bin has the discharge nozzle, the inside installation of discharge nozzle has the discharging mechanism, the both ends top fixed mounting of main bin has the auxiliary bin, the bottom end between the both ends outer wall of auxiliary bin with main bin is fixedly installed with the support frame, the bottom end between the side plate of auxiliary bin with main bin is fixedly installed with the connecting pipe, the outside installation of auxiliary bin has the conveying mechanism who extends to the main bin inner chamber through the connecting pipe, the utility model discloses through setting up auxiliary bin and conveying mechanism, can further improve the storage capacity of buffer bin, when the main bin is about to fill up, can through conveying mechanism and input the feed to the auxiliary bin, need not to close the operation of the pelletizer, avoid the influence production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of adjustable buffer hoppers, specifically a hopper structure with buffering function for feed production. Background Technology

[0002] In the feed production process, the buffer hopper is not an optional auxiliary component, but a key hub to ensure production continuity, stability and product quality. For example, the pellet mill needs a stable supply of materials to ensure the pellet forming rate (a break in the material will cause the pellets to be loose and hollow), and the baler needs a continuous supply of materials to avoid manual waiting. The buffer hopper can make stable adjustments between the two processes.

[0003] In the existing technology, since the capacity of the buffer hopper is limited, if the pelleting speed is fast during continuous production and feed is continuously entering the hopper, the pellet mill needs to be stopped to avoid overflow, which is inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a hopper structure with a buffer function for feed production in order to solve the problem.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a feed hopper structure with a buffer function for feed production, comprising a main hopper, a discharge nozzle integrally formed at the bottom end of the main hopper, a discharge mechanism installed inside the discharge nozzle, auxiliary hoppers fixedly installed at the top of both ends of the main hopper, a support frame fixedly installed between the bottom end of the auxiliary hopper and the outer walls of both ends of the main hopper, a connecting pipe fixedly installed between the bottom end of the auxiliary hopper and the side plate of the main hopper, and a conveying mechanism that penetrates the connecting pipe and extends into the inner cavity of the main hopper is installed on the outer side of the auxiliary hopper.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the conveying mechanism includes a forward and reverse motor mounted on the outside of one end of the auxiliary hopper via a bracket, and a spiral conveying rod that penetrates into the inner cavity of the connecting pipe is coaxially fixedly mounted on the output shaft end of the forward and reverse motor, and the end of the spiral conveying rod away from the forward and reverse motor extends into the inner cavity of the main hopper.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the discharge mechanism includes a servo motor installed at one end of the outer wall of the discharge nozzle, the output shaft of the servo motor passes through the inner cavity of the discharge nozzle, and is coaxially fixedly connected to a rotating shaft that is rotatably connected to the discharge nozzle, and multiple discharge flaps are fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, and the multiple discharge flaps are equidistantly distributed in the circumferential direction.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model: an anti-bridge plate is fixedly installed on the top of the inclined plate of the inner wall of the main hopper, and the anti-bridge plate has a "V" shaped structure tilted at 180 degrees.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: the bottom of the inner wall of the auxiliary hopper has a multi-faceted inclined structure, and the lower sides of the multi-faceted inclined structure all surround the end of the connecting pipe located in the inner cavity of the auxiliary hopper.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. By setting up an auxiliary hopper and a conveying mechanism, the storage capacity of the buffer hopper can be further increased. When the main hopper is about to be full, the feed can be fed into the auxiliary hopper through the conveying mechanism without shutting down the pellet mill, thus avoiding affecting production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention; Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0012] In the diagram: 1. Main hopper; 2. Auxiliary hopper; 3. Support frame; 4. Discharge nozzle; 5. Connecting pipe; 6. Servo motor; 7. Forward and reverse motor; 8. Spiral conveyor rod; 9. Anti-bridge plate; 10. Rotating shaft; 11. Discharge flap. Detailed Implementation

[0013] 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.

[0014] Please see Figures 1-3 In this embodiment of the present invention, a feed hopper structure with buffer function for feed production includes a main hopper 1. The bottom end of the main hopper 1 is integrally formed with a discharge nozzle 4. A discharge mechanism is installed inside the discharge nozzle 4. A secondary hopper 2 is fixedly installed at the top of both ends of the main hopper 1. A support frame 3 is fixedly installed between the bottom end of the secondary hopper 2 and the outer walls of both ends of the main hopper 1. A connecting pipe 5 is fixedly installed between the bottom end of the secondary hopper 2 and the side plate of the main hopper 1. A conveying mechanism is installed on the outside of the secondary hopper 2, penetrating the connecting pipe 5 and extending into the inner cavity of the main hopper 1.

[0015] In this embodiment: First, in the feed production process, in order to ensure continuous operation, the formed feed is fed into the main hopper 1 via a conveyor belt. Then, the discharging mechanism outputs the formed feed that has entered the main hopper 1 at a uniform speed to another conveyor belt for subsequent packaging operations. This method can ensure the uniform output of the formed feed. In the production process, the formed feed may be discontinuous or inconsistent in speed due to the output of the formed feed. This device can be used to adjust the feed to ensure uniform feeding of materials. If the production of the shaped material is too fast and too much feed accumulates in the main hopper 1, in order to avoid excessive overflow, the conveying mechanism is activated at this time. The conveying mechanism inputs the feed in the main hopper 1 into the auxiliary hopper 2 to ensure the adjustment function of the main hopper 1. When the material in the main hopper 1 decreases, the conveying mechanism is activated in reverse to transport the feed in the auxiliary hopper 2 back to the main hopper 1.

[0016] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , Figure 2 The conveying mechanism includes a forward and reverse motor 7 mounted on the outer side of one end of the auxiliary hopper 2 via a bracket. The output shaft end of the forward and reverse motor 7 is coaxially fixed with a spiral conveying rod 8 that penetrates into the inner cavity of the connecting pipe 5. The end of the spiral conveying rod 8 away from the forward and reverse motor 7 extends into the inner cavity of the main hopper 1. The bottom of the inner wall of the auxiliary hopper 2 has a multi-faceted inclined structure, and the lower sides of the multi-faceted inclined structure all surround the end of the connecting pipe 5 located in the inner cavity of the auxiliary hopper 2.

[0017] In this embodiment: when the main hopper 1 is about to be filled with shaped feed, the forward and reverse motor 7 is started. The forward and reverse motor 7 runs and drives the spiral conveyor rod 8, which is fixedly connected to the forward and reverse motor 7 on the same axis, to rotate. At this time, the spiral conveyor rod 8 rotates and conveys the shaped feed in the main hopper 1 into the connecting pipe 5, and inputs it into the auxiliary hopper 2 through the connecting pipe 5, so as to avoid the feed in the main hopper 1 being too full and causing overflow. After the feed in the main hopper 1 gradually decreases, the forward and reverse motor 7 can be started in reverse. At this time, the feed in the auxiliary hopper 2 will move towards one end of the connecting pipe 5 under the guidance of multiple inclined surfaces, and will be conveyed into the main hopper 1 under the drive of the screw conveyor rod 8.

[0018] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The discharge mechanism includes a servo motor 6 installed at one end of the outer wall of the discharge nozzle 4. The output shaft of the servo motor 6 passes through the inner cavity of the discharge nozzle 4 and is coaxially fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 10 that is rotatably connected to the discharge nozzle 4. Multiple discharge flaps 11 are fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 10. The multiple discharge flaps 11 are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction. An anti-bridging plate 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the inclined plate of the inner wall of the main hopper 1. The anti-bridging plate 9 has a "V" shaped structure tilted at 180 degrees.

[0019] In this embodiment: When feeding, the servo motor 6 is started, and the servo motor 6 drives the rotating shaft 10, which is coaxially fixed to its output end, to rotate. The rotating shaft 10 drives the multiple discharge flaps 11 on its outer periphery to rotate. The feed filled in the adjacent discharge flaps 11 is discharged outward at a uniform speed under the drive of the discharge flaps 11. When it is necessary to increase the subsequent packaging speed, the running speed of servo motor 6 can be increased to improve the uniform output speed of feed.

[0020] During the above process, when the feed hopper 1 falls into the discharge nozzle 4, the anti-bridging plate 9 can prevent the formed feed from bridging and causing blockage.

[0021] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feed hopper structure with buffering function for feed production, comprising a main hopper (1), characterized in that, The bottom end of the main hopper (1) is integrally formed with a discharge nozzle (4), and a discharge mechanism is installed inside the discharge nozzle (4). Auxiliary hoppers (2) are fixedly installed at the top of both ends of the main hopper (1). A support frame (3) is fixedly installed between the bottom end of the auxiliary hopper (2) and the outer walls of both ends of the main hopper (1). A connecting pipe (5) is fixedly installed between the bottom end of the auxiliary hopper (2) and the side plate of the main hopper (1). A conveying mechanism that penetrates the connecting pipe (5) and extends into the inner cavity of the main hopper (1) is installed on the outside of the auxiliary hopper (2).

2. The feed hopper structure with buffer function for feed production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism includes a forward and reverse motor (7) mounted on the outside of one end of the auxiliary hopper (2) via a bracket. The output shaft end of the forward and reverse motor (7) is coaxially fixed with a spiral conveying rod (8) that penetrates into the inner cavity of the connecting pipe (5). The end of the spiral conveying rod (8) away from the forward and reverse motor (7) extends into the inner cavity of the main hopper (1).

3. The feed hopper structure with buffer function for feed production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The discharge mechanism includes a servo motor (6) installed on one end of the outer wall of the discharge nozzle (4). The output shaft of the servo motor (6) passes through the inner cavity of the discharge nozzle (4) and is coaxially fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (10) that is rotatably connected to the discharge nozzle (4). Multiple discharge flaps (11) are fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft (10), and the multiple discharge flaps (11) are equidistantly distributed in the circumferential direction.

4. A hopper structure with buffer function for feed production according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the inclined plate on the inner wall of the main hopper (1) is fixedly installed with an anti-bridge plate (9), which is in the shape of a "V" tilted at 180 degrees.

5. A hopper structure with buffer function for feed production according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the inner wall of the auxiliary hopper (2) has a multi-faceted inclined structure, and the lower sides of the multi-faceted inclined structure are all around the end of the connecting pipe (5) located in the inner cavity of the auxiliary hopper (2).