A material bin for calcium carbonate production
By combining a motor-driven auger conveyor system with flow monitoring sensors and sealing valves, the problems of silo sealing and feeding speed regulation are solved, ensuring smooth conveying and flowability of calcium carbonate powder and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU SHENGYAO PLASTIC NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
The existing calcium carbonate production silos cannot be completely sealed when the loading and unloading structures are connected, resulting in powder leakage and waste. At the same time, the feeding speed cannot be adjusted, which affects production efficiency.
The auger conveyor system driven by a motor, combined with flow monitoring sensors and sealing valves, achieves sealing and flow control of the hopper, and ensures material flowability by scraping off adhering powder with agitating blades and rubber plates.
It enables flexible adjustment of the silo's sealing and feeding speed, reduces powder accumulation and leakage, and improves material flowability and production efficiency.
Smart Images

Figure CN224589842U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of calcium carbonate silo technology, and in particular to a silo for calcium carbonate production. Background Technology
[0002] With the acceleration of industrialization, calcium carbonate, as an important non-metallic mineral material, is widely used in industries such as construction, plastics, and coatings. Therefore, efficient and stable storage and transportation of calcium carbonate powder has become a crucial aspect of calcium carbonate production. A novel calcium carbonate production silo, capable of effectively managing and controlling calcium carbonate powder to improve production efficiency and material flowability, and meeting the needs of various industries, represents an important direction in current market demand.
[0003] Existing calcium carbonate storage and conveying devices typically employ a fixed silo structure, relying on gravity to release powder through a bottom outlet. These silos generally have inlet and outlet ports, and the powder is conveyed via mechanical devices. The mechanical structures used are usually relatively simple, such as screw conveyors, but they have limitations in terms of material flowability and adapting to different feed speeds. Furthermore, many existing devices are not adequately designed for sealing, leading to powder leakage and waste during loading and unloading.
[0004] However, due to design limitations, existing silos often cannot achieve a complete seal between the material handling and loading / unloading structures. This leads to calcium carbonate powder accumulating or even overflowing due to gravity during the loading process, increasing waste and pollution in production. Furthermore, the inability to adjust the loading speed often results in ineffective control of material conveying rates, thus affecting the efficiency of subsequent production processes. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of calcium carbonate production silo that allows for flexible adjustment of the loading speed and possesses excellent sealing properties to improve material flowability and utilization efficiency, ensuring smooth production. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a calcium carbonate production silo, which aims to improve the problems of traditional silos being connected to the loading and unloading structure, unable to completely seal the silo, and having no adjustable loading speed, resulting in calcium carbonate powder accumulating or overflowing inside the silo.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a silo for calcium carbonate production, comprising a silo, wherein a loading and unloading assembly is provided on one side of the silo, and a sealing assembly is provided on the outer wall of the silo; The loading and unloading assembly includes a motor, which is located on one side of the hopper. A gearbox is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the output end of the motor is connected to the input end of the gearbox. An auger blade is fixedly connected to the output end of the gearbox. A loading pipe is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the gearbox, and a hopper is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the loading pipe. One end of the loading pipe is connected to the top of the hopper. A screw conveyor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the hopper. A maintenance assembly is installed on the top of the screw conveyor. A flow monitoring sensor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the loading pipe, and a discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the screw conveyor.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the effects of facilitating material loading and unloading, sealing the hopper, and facilitating the maintenance of the screw conveyor are achieved.
[0008] Preferably, the maintenance assembly includes a connecting plate, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the screw conveyor. A connecting groove is provided inside the connecting plate. A baffle is provided on the outer wall of the screw conveyor. A fastening bolt is rotatably connected inside the baffle. A support rod is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the fastening bolt. A groove is provided at one end of the support rod, and one end of the support rod is connected to the connecting groove through the groove. The other end of the support rod is slidably connected inside the connecting groove.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the maintenance of the screw conveyor is made easier.
[0010] Preferably, the sealing assembly includes an inlet valve, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the hopper, the top of which is fixedly connected to one end of the feed pipe, and an outlet valve is fixedly connected between the hopper and the screw conveyor.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the silo was sealed.
[0012] Preferably, a second motor is fixedly connected to the top of the hopper, and a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the effect of driving the rotating shaft was achieved.
[0014] Preferably, a stirring blade is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft, and a crossbar is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the effect of dispersing calcium carbonate powder was achieved.
[0016] Preferably, an adjusting block is fixedly connected to one end of the crossbar, and an adjusting plate is provided on one side of the adjusting block.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the effect of facilitating the connection of rubber sheets is achieved.
[0018] Preferably, a rubber plate is fixedly connected to one side of the adjusting plate, and one side of the rubber plate is in contact with the inner wall of the hopper.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the effect of scraping off the powder adhering to the inner wall was achieved.
[0020] Preferably, the adjusting plate has an adjusting groove inside, and an adjusting bolt passes through the adjusting plate, the adjusting bolt being threaded into the adjusting block. By adopting the above technical solution, the effect of adjusting the rubber sheet was achieved.
[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. In this utility model, the flow monitoring sensor can monitor the flow rate in real time and control the speed of motor one to adjust the conveying speed of calcium carbonate powder. The top of the silo can be closed and sealed by the inlet valve, and the bottom of the silo can be closed and sealed by the outlet valve. This achieves the effects of facilitating loading and unloading, sealing the silo, and facilitating the maintenance of the screw conveyor. It solves the problem that the traditional silo is connected to the loading and unloading structure, which cannot completely seal the silo. At the same time, the loading speed cannot be adjusted, which leads to the accumulation or overflow of calcium carbonate powder in the silo. This improves the practicality of the silo.
[0022] 2. In this utility model, the stirring blade disperses the calcium carbonate powder inside the hopper, while the rotating shaft drives the rubber plate through the crossbar to scrape off the powder adhering to the inner wall of the hopper. After loosening the adjusting bolt, the position of the rubber plate on the adjusting block is adjusted by the adjusting plate, which achieves the effect of dispersing the calcium carbonate powder and scraping off the powder adhering to the inner wall. This solves the problem that calcium carbonate powder is prone to moisture absorption and clumping, improves the fluidity of the material, and ensures smooth discharge. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a calcium carbonate production silo proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the feeding pipe of a calcium carbonate production silo proposed in this utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outlet valve structure of a calcium carbonate production silo proposed in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a silo for calcium carbonate production according to the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rubber sheet structure of a calcium carbonate production silo proposed in this utility model; Figure 6 For this Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure in section A.
[0024] Legend: 1. Hopper; 2. Motor 1; 3. Gearbox; 4. Feed pipe; 5. Screw blade; 6. Flow monitoring sensor; 7. Inlet valve; 8. Hopper; 9. Screw discharge machine; 10. Discharge pipe; 11. Discharge valve; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Connecting groove; 14. Baffle; 15. Support rod; 16. Groove; 17. Fastening bolt; 18. Motor 2; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Agitator blade; 21. Crossbar; 22. Adjusting block; 23. Adjusting plate; 24. Rubber plate; 25. Adjusting bolt; 26. Adjusting groove. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 6 This application will be described in further detail below.
[0026] Reference Figures 1-3 and Figure 6 This utility model provides an embodiment of a calcium carbonate production silo, including a silo 1. The silo 1 is used to store calcium carbonate powder, providing a safe and sealed environment to ensure that the material is not affected by the external environment and to avoid moisture and pollution. A loading and unloading assembly is provided on one side of the silo 1 to realize the automated loading and unloading of calcium carbonate powder, thereby improving production efficiency. A sealing assembly is provided on the outer wall of the silo 1 to ensure the airtightness of the silo 1, prevent powder from overflowing or leaking, and ensure a clean and tidy production process.
[0027] The loading and unloading assembly includes a motor 2, which is located on one side of the hopper 1. Motor 2 provides power to drive the subsequent equipment and controls the upward and downward conveying of materials. A reduction gearbox 3 is fixedly connected to the output end of motor 2. The reduction gearbox 3 reduces the motor speed, ensuring stable power output so that the auger blades 5 can effectively convey calcium carbonate powder. The output end of motor 2 is connected to the input end of reduction gearbox 3 to improve the stability of power transmission and ensure long-term operation of the equipment. The auger blades 5 are fixedly connected to the output end of reduction gearbox 3, pushing the calcium carbonate powder to the loading pipe 4 for efficient material conveying. The loading pipe 4 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of reduction gearbox 3, conveying calcium carbonate powder from the hopper 1 to the hopper 8, ensuring continuous material flow. The hopper 8 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the loading pipe 4, collecting and storing the powder discharged from the hopper 1. The feed pipe 4 is connected to the top of the silo 1 at one end to facilitate subsequent processing and use of calcium carbonate powder. This ensures that the feed pipe 4 can effectively input materials and reduce material loss during the conveying process. A screw conveyor 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the silo 1. The screw conveyor 9 is used to discharge calcium carbonate powder from the bottom of the silo 1 to ensure smooth output of materials in the silo 1. A maintenance component is set on the top of the screw conveyor 9 to facilitate maintenance and inspection of the screw conveyor 9 and ensure normal operation of the equipment. A flow monitoring sensor 6 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feed pipe 4. The flow monitoring sensor 6 is used to monitor the material conveying flow rate in real time, providing data support for production adjustment and ensuring conveying efficiency. A discharge pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the screw conveyor 9. The discharge pipe 10 is used to guide the final output of calcium carbonate powder and ensure that the material does not come into contact with the external environment during discharge.
[0028] The maintenance assembly includes a connecting plate 12, which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the screw conveyor 9 at its bottom, providing stable support for the screw conveyor 9 and facilitating subsequent maintenance. The connecting plate 12 has a connecting groove 13 inside, which is used to connect with a support rod 15 to achieve fixation and adjustment of the maintenance assembly. A baffle 14 is provided on the outer wall of the screw conveyor 9 to prevent material overflow during conveying, ensuring safe operation of the equipment. A fastening bolt 17 is rotatably connected inside the baffle 14, used to adjust the fastening angle of the baffle 14 to adapt to the conveying requirements of different materials. A support rod 15 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the fastening bolt 17, supporting the baffle 14 and ensuring its stability during use. The end of the support rod 15 is provided with a groove 16, which is used to connect with the connecting groove 13 to ensure the fixed reliability of the support rod 15. The other end of the support rod 15 is slidably connected inside the connecting groove 13, allowing the baffle 14 to be flexibly adjusted to adapt to different working environments and material flow. The sealing component includes a feed inlet valve 7, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the hopper 1 to ensure the sealing effect of the hopper 1 during feeding and improve the safety of use. The top of the feed inlet valve 7 is fixedly connected to one end of the feeding pipe 4 to realize the control of the feeding flow and prevent unnecessary losses caused by overfeeding. A discharge outlet valve 11 is fixedly connected between the hopper 1 and the screw conveyor 9. The discharge outlet valve 11 is used to control the discharge of calcium carbonate powder to ensure the safety and accuracy of the discharge process.
[0029] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 A motor 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the silo 1. The motor 18 provides power to drive the stirring blade 20 through the rotating shaft 19 to stir the material, ensuring that the calcium carbonate powder is mixed evenly and preventing the material from clumping. The output end of the motor 18 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 19, which transmits the power generated by the motor to drive the stirring blade 20 to rotate, thereby stirring and dispersing the powder. The stirring blade 20 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 19. The stirring blade 20 is used to disperse and stir the calcium carbonate powder inside the silo 1, ensuring the uniformity of the material and improving its flowability. A crossbar 21 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 19. The crossbar 21 is used to connect the stirring blade 20 and the adjusting block 22 to achieve joint movement and improve the stability of the stirring effect. One end of the crossbar 21 is fixedly connected to the adjusting block 22, which is used to adjust the working height of the stirring blade 20 to ensure effective contact between the blade and the material and optimize the stirring effect. An adjusting plate 23 is provided on one side of the adjusting block 22. The adjusting plate 23 is used to flexibly adjust the position of the rubber plate 24 to adapt to the characteristics of different materials and ensure the effectiveness of material mixing. The rubber plate 24 is fixedly connected to one side of the adjusting plate 23. One side of the rubber plate 24 is in contact with the inner wall of the silo 1, which plays a role in cleaning the material attached to the inner wall and reducing powder adhesion, keeping the silo 1 clean and tidy. An adjusting groove 26 is opened inside the adjusting plate 23. The adjusting groove 26 is used to accommodate the adjusting bolt 25, which facilitates the precise adjustment of the stirring blade 20 and ensures the flexibility of the material mixing process. The adjusting bolt 25 is threaded inside the adjusting plate 23 and is connected to the inside of the adjusting block 22. It is used to fine-tune the position of the adjusting block 22 to adapt to the needs of different working conditions and materials.
[0030] Working principle: When using this calcium carbonate production silo, the calcium carbonate powder is first fed into the silo 1 and then into the hopper 8. The output of motor 2 is then decelerated and its torque is increased by the gearbox 3. The output of the gearbox 3 then drives the auger blade 5 to rotate. The auger blade 5 conveys the calcium carbonate powder from the hopper 8 to the top of the feed pipe 4. The feed speed of the calcium carbonate powder is monitored in real time by the flow monitoring sensor 6. The powder is then stored in the silo 1. The flow monitoring sensor 6 can monitor the flow rate in real time and control the speed of motor 2 to adjust the conveying speed of the calcium carbonate powder. The top of the silo 1 can be closed and sealed by the inlet valve 7, and the bottom of the silo 1 can be closed and sealed by the outlet valve 11. When discharging, the screw conveyor 9 outputs the calcium carbonate powder from the silo 1 through the outlet pipe 10. When maintenance is required on the screw conveyor 9, the fastening bolt 17 can be rotated to drive the support rod 15 down, thereby separating the groove 16 at one end of the support rod 15 from the connecting groove 13. Then, the baffle 14 is moved to the left so that the other end of the support rod 15 is separated from the connecting plate 12. Then the baffle 14 can be separated from the screw conveyor 9 for internal inspection. When the calcium carbonate powder inside the silo 1 is dispersed, the output end of motor 2 18 drives the rotating shaft 19 to rotate. The rotating shaft 19 stirs the powder inside the silo 1 through the stirring blade 20. Then the stirring blade 20 disperses the calcium carbonate powder inside the silo 1. At the same time, the rotating shaft 19 drives the rubber plate 24 through the crossbar 21 to scrape off the powder adhering to the inner wall of the silo 1. When it is necessary to adjust the distance between the rubber plate 24 and the inner wall of the silo 1, first loosen the adjusting bolt 25, then adjust the position of the rubber plate 24 on the adjusting block 22 through the adjusting plate 23. The adjusting bolt 25 is inserted into the adjusting groove 26 for adjustment. After it is in place, tighten the adjusting bolt 25 to fix it, thus achieving the effect of dispersing the calcium carbonate powder and scraping off the powder adhering to the inner wall.
Claims
1. A silo for calcium carbonate production, comprising a silo (1), characterized in that: A loading and unloading assembly is provided on one side of the silo (1), and a sealing assembly is provided on the outer wall of the silo (1); The loading and unloading assembly includes a motor (2), which is located on one side of the silo (1). A gearbox (3) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (2). The output end of the motor (2) is connected to the input end of the gearbox (3). An auger blade (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the gearbox (3). A loading pipe (4) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the gearbox (3). A hopper (8) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the loading pipe (4). One end of the loading pipe (4) is connected to the top of the silo (1). A screw conveyor (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the silo (1). A maintenance assembly is provided on the top of the screw conveyor (9). A flow monitoring sensor (6) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the loading pipe (4). A discharge pipe (10) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the screw conveyor (9).
2. The calcium carbonate production silo according to claim 1, characterized in that: The maintenance assembly includes a connecting plate (12), the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the screw conveyor (9). A connecting groove (13) is provided inside the connecting plate (12). A baffle (14) is provided on the outer wall of the screw conveyor (9). A fastening bolt (17) is rotatably connected inside the baffle (14). A support rod (15) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the fastening bolt (17). A groove (16) is provided at one end of the support rod (15). One end of the support rod (15) is connected to the connecting groove (13) through the groove (16). The other end of the support rod (15) is slidably connected inside the connecting groove (13).
3. The calcium carbonate production silo according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing assembly includes an inlet valve (7), the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the hopper (1), the top of which is fixedly connected to one end of the feed pipe (4), and an outlet valve (11) is fixedly connected between the hopper (1) and the screw conveyor (9).
4. A calcium carbonate production silo according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the hopper (1) is fixedly connected to a motor (18), and the output end of the motor (18) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (19).
5. A calcium carbonate production silo according to claim 4, characterized in that: A stirring blade (20) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (19), and a crossbar (21) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (19).
6. A calcium carbonate production silo according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the crossbar (21) is fixedly connected to an adjusting block (22), and an adjusting plate (23) is provided on one side of the adjusting block (22).
7. A calcium carbonate production silo according to claim 6, characterized in that: A rubber plate (24) is fixedly connected to one side of the adjusting plate (23), and one side of the rubber plate (24) is in contact with the inner wall of the silo (1).
8. A calcium carbonate production silo according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjusting plate (23) has an adjusting groove (26) inside, and an adjusting bolt (25) passes through the adjusting plate (23). The adjusting bolt (25) is threaded into the adjusting block (22).