A composite powder mixing device

CN224656624UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-21QINGDAO DEHUI HALOBIOS SCI & TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522067332.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-25
Publication Date
2026-08-21
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-25

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Technical Problem

[0004]针对现有技术的不足,本申请提供了一种复合粉体的混合装置,克服了现有技术的不足,旨在解决现有技术中的现有的复合粉体的混合装置往往会承担多种复合粉体的混合工作,在完成一种粉体的混合后,需要对混合装置的内壁和内部的搅拌桨叶进行清理,以便减少粉体残留,防止对后续的粉体混合造成影响,现有的清理方式主要依赖人工进行清洗,由于混合设备的内部深度较深,需要工人深入内部进行清洗,且由于搅拌桨叶的特殊外形,在清洗时还需要对装置进行一定的拆装操作,流程较为繁琐,会造成工作效率的下降的问题

Benefits of technology

1.通过设置基座,在使用时,粉体可以从进料口进入混合室的内部,在混合室的内部经过混合搅拌装置进行搅拌,混合完成后的粉料会从下料管输出,在粉料混合完成后,可以启动一侧的水泵,将水箱内部的水资源通过输水管输入到环形管的内部,此时环形管底部的多组喷口会同时向混合室的内壁进行喷水,对混合室的内壁进行清洗,同时混合室外部设置的多组超声波振动器同时启动对混合室的内壁进行振动,帮助混合室内壁或死角处的残留粉体脱落,这样在使用时,可以在粉体混合搅拌完成后快速的对混合室进行清理,使用水喷淋与超声波振动相结合的设计,有效的减少粉体在混合室内部的附着残留,且无需工作人员进行手动清理,有效的减少了工作负担。

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of mixing device of composite powder, belong to food ingredients powder production technical field, it includes base, base side is equipped with discharge slot, the top of base is provided with mixing chamber and cleaning device, the side of mixing chamber is provided with feed inlet, the top of mixing chamber is installed with top cover, the bottom of mixing chamber is provided with discharge pipe, the inside of mixing chamber is provided with mixing and stirring device, cleaning device is located in the side of mixing chamber, and cleaning device includes water pump, the input of water pump is provided with water tank, the output of water pump is installed with water pipe, and the inside of mixing chamber is provided with annular pipe;When using, the mixing chamber can be cleaned quickly after powder mixing and stirring is completed, the design of water spraying and ultrasonic vibration is combined, effectively reduce the adhesion residue of powder in the inside of mixing chamber, and manual cleaning is not needed for staff, effectively reduce the work burden.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food ingredient powder production technology, and in particular to a mixing device for composite powders. Background Technology

[0002] Food ingredient powders are indispensable in the food production industry. They are often made by mixing various flavoring powders in a fixed ratio. During mixing, it is necessary to ensure uniformity as much as possible to guarantee the stability of the food flavor. Food powder mixing equipment is a key piece of equipment in the food processing industry used to uniformly mix different types of powder raw materials. The equipment is equipped with stirring blades to facilitate rapid mixing of powders.

[0003] Existing compound powder mixing devices often handle the mixing of multiple compound powders. After mixing one powder, the inner wall of the mixing device and the internal stirring blades need to be cleaned to reduce powder residue and prevent it from affecting subsequent powder mixing. Current cleaning methods mainly rely on manual cleaning. Due to the deep interior of the mixing equipment, workers need to go deep inside to clean it. Furthermore, due to the special shape of the stirring blades, the device also needs to be disassembled during cleaning, making the process cumbersome and reducing work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides a mixing device for composite powders, which overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art. It aims to solve the problem that existing composite powder mixing devices often handle the mixing of multiple composite powders. After mixing one powder, the inner wall and internal stirring blades of the mixing device need to be cleaned to reduce powder residue and prevent it from affecting subsequent powder mixing. Current cleaning methods mainly rely on manual cleaning. Due to the deep interior of the mixing equipment, workers need to go deep inside to clean it. Furthermore, due to the special shape of the stirring blades, the device needs to be disassembled and reassembled during cleaning, making the process cumbersome and reducing work efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a mixing device for composite powders, comprising a base, a discharge chute on one side of the base, a mixing chamber and a cleaning device above the base, a feed inlet on one side of the mixing chamber, a top cover installed on the top of the mixing chamber, a discharge pipe installed at the bottom of the mixing chamber, a mixing and stirring device inside the mixing chamber, and the cleaning device located on one side of the mixing chamber, the cleaning device comprising a water pump, a water tank installed at the input end of the water pump, a water delivery pipe installed at the output end of the water pump, an annular pipe inside the mixing chamber, multiple sets of nozzles installed at the bottom of the annular pipe, the top of the water delivery pipe penetrating through the outer wall of the mixing chamber and communicating with the annular pipe, and multiple sets of ultrasonic vibrators installed on the outer wall of the mixing chamber.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a base, the powder can enter the mixing chamber through the feed inlet during use. Inside the mixing chamber, it is stirred by a mixing and stirring device. After mixing, the powder is output from the discharge pipe. After the powder is mixed, a water pump on one side can be started to supply water from the water tank to the inside of the annular pipe through a water supply pipe. At this time, multiple sets of nozzles at the bottom of the annular pipe will spray water onto the inner wall of the mixing chamber to clean it. Simultaneously, multiple sets of ultrasonic vibrators installed outside the mixing chamber will start to vibrate the inner wall of the mixing chamber, helping to remove residual powder from the inner wall or dead corners. In this way, the mixing chamber can be quickly cleaned after the powder is mixed. The design of combining water spraying and ultrasonic vibration effectively reduces the adhesion and residue of powder inside the mixing chamber, and eliminates the need for manual cleaning by staff, effectively reducing the workload.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the mixing and stirring device includes a stirring motor, which is installed above the top cover. The output end of the stirring motor passes through the top cover and is equipped with a stirring shaft. Multiple sets of stirring blades are arranged on the outside of the stirring shaft. Two sets of inclined rods are fixedly connected to the outside of the stirring shaft. A longitudinal stirring rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the other end of each of the two sets of inclined rods. Both sets of longitudinal stirring rods abut against the inner wall of the mixing chamber.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a mixing and stirring device, the stirring motor drives the stirring shaft to rotate during use, thereby stirring the powder. During stirring, the longitudinal stirring rods on both sides can stir the powder on the inner wall of the mixing chamber, which works in conjunction with the stirring blades outside the stirring shaft to improve the mixing efficiency. At the same time, when the cleaning device sprays the inner wall of the mixing chamber, the longitudinal stirring rods can scrape off the powder on the inner wall of the mixing chamber, improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the bottom of the mixing chamber is conical, and the bottom of both sets of longitudinal stirring rods is equipped with connecting strips. One end of each set of connecting strips is fixedly connected to the stirring shaft, and the inclination angle of the two sets of connecting strips is the same as the inclination angle of the bottom of the mixing chamber.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution and setting connecting strips, the powder inside the mixing chamber can be mixed in all directions during use, preventing mixing dead zones, improving mixing efficiency, and enhancing mixing effect.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this application, a feeding valve is provided inside the feeding pipe, and an inclined feeding hopper is installed at the bottom of the feeding pipe, with the feeding hopper located inside the discharge trough.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a feeding valve, it is convenient for operators to control the feeding of powder during use. At the same time, the feeding hopper facilitates the collection of powder after mixing, thus improving the practicality of the device.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a control panel is provided above the base, and the control panel is electrically connected to the cleaning device, the mixing and stirring device and the ultrasonic vibrator.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a control panel, it is more convenient for operators to control the device during use. The mixing speed of the mixing device and the vibration amplitude of the ultrasonic vibrator can be better controlled, thus improving the practicality of the device.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the bottom end of the stirring shaft extends into the interior of the feed pipe and multiple sets of anti-clogging stirring rods are installed on the outside.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution and setting an anti-clogging stirring rod, the powder inside the feeding pipe can be stirred during use. At the same time, when the mixed powder is fed, the stirring shaft drives the anti-clogging stirring rod to rotate, which can clear the inside of the feeding pipe and prevent material blockage, thus improving the practicality of the device.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of this application, an anti-blocking vibrator is fixedly installed on the top cover, and one side of the anti-blocking vibrator abuts against the outside of the feed inlet.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up an anti-clogging vibrator, one side of the feed inlet can be vibrated during use. When the staff adds material into the feed inlet, the powder can pass through the feed inlet more smoothly, improving the practicality of the device.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution of this application, multiple sets of connecting blades are fixedly installed between the two sets of longitudinal stirring rods and the stirring shaft, and shovels are installed on both sides of the two sets of longitudinal stirring rods.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution and setting connecting blades, the connecting blades and stirring blades cooperate during use, further improving the mixing efficiency. The set shovels can help the longitudinal stirring rod to better scrape off the powder from the outer wall of the mixing chamber, improving the practicality of the device.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this application are: 1. By setting up a base, powder can enter the mixing chamber through the feed inlet during use. Inside the mixing chamber, it is stirred by a mixing and agitating device. After mixing, the powder is output from the discharge pipe. After the powder is mixed, a water pump on one side can be started to supply water from the water tank to the annular pipe through a water supply pipe. At this time, multiple sets of nozzles at the bottom of the annular pipe will spray water onto the inner wall of the mixing chamber to clean it. Simultaneously, multiple sets of ultrasonic vibrators installed outside the mixing chamber will start to vibrate the inner wall of the mixing chamber, helping to remove residual powder from the inner wall or dead corners. In this way, the mixing chamber can be quickly cleaned after the powder is mixed. The design of combining water spraying and ultrasonic vibration effectively reduces the adhesion and residue of powder inside the mixing chamber, and eliminates the need for manual cleaning by staff, effectively reducing the workload.

[0022] 2. By setting up a mixing and stirring device, the stirring motor drives the stirring shaft to rotate during use, thereby stirring the powder. During stirring, the longitudinal stirring rods on both sides can stir the powder on the inner wall of the mixing chamber, which works in conjunction with the stirring blades on the outside of the stirring shaft to improve the mixing efficiency. At the same time, when the cleaning device sprays the inner wall of the mixing chamber, the longitudinal stirring rods can scrape off the powder on the inner wall of the mixing chamber, improving the cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mixed interior structure of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mixing and stirring device of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device structure of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the mixing chamber in this application.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Base; 101. Discharge chute; 2. Mixing chamber; 201. Feed inlet; 202. Feed pipe; 203. Feed valve; 204. Feed hopper; 205. Top cover; 3. Mixing and stirring device; 301. Stirring motor; 302. Stirring shaft; 303. Inclined rod; 304. Longitudinal stirring rod; 305. Stirring blade; 306. Shovel bar; 307. Connecting blade; 308. Connecting strip; 309. Anti-clogging stirring rod; 4. Cleaning device; 401. Water pump; 402. Water supply pipe; 403. Circular pipe; 404. Nozzle; 405. Water tank; 5. Ultrasonic vibrator; 6. Anti-clogging vibrator; 7. Control panel. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-5 A mixing device for composite powder includes a base 1, with a discharge chute 101 on one side of the base 1. A mixing chamber 2 and a cleaning device 4 are arranged above the base 1. An inlet 201 is provided on one side of the mixing chamber 2, a top cover 205 is installed on the top of the mixing chamber 2, and a discharge pipe 202 is provided at the bottom of the mixing chamber 2. A mixing and stirring device 3 is arranged inside the mixing chamber 2. The cleaning device 4 is located on one side of the mixing chamber 2 and includes a water pump 401. A water tank 405 is provided at the input end of the water pump 401, and a [missing information - likely a device name or component] is installed at the output end of the water pump 401. The mixing chamber 2 is equipped with a water supply pipe 402 and an annular pipe 403. Multiple sets of nozzles 404 are installed at the bottom of the annular pipe 403. The top of the water supply pipe 402 passes through the outer wall of the mixing chamber 2 and is connected to the annular pipe 403. Multiple sets of ultrasonic vibrators 5 are installed on the outer wall of the mixing chamber 2. The bottom of the mixing chamber 2 is conical. Connecting strips 308 are installed at the bottom of the two sets of longitudinal stirring rods 304. One end of the two sets of connecting strips 308 is fixedly connected to the stirring shaft 302. The inclination angle of the two sets of connecting strips 308 is the same as the inclination angle of the bottom of the mixing chamber 2.

[0027] By setting the base 1, during use, powder can enter the mixing chamber 2 from the feed inlet 201. Inside the mixing chamber 2, it is stirred by the mixing and stirring device 3. After mixing, the powder is output from the discharge pipe 202. After the powder is mixed, the water pump 401 on one side can be started to input the water resources in the water tank 405 into the annular pipe 403 through the water supply pipe 402. At this time, multiple sets of nozzles 404 at the bottom of the annular pipe 403 will spray water onto the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2 to clean the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2. At the same time, multiple sets of ultrasonic vibrations are set on the outside of the mixing chamber 2. Simultaneously, actuator 5 vibrates the inner wall of mixing chamber 2, helping to remove residual powder from the inner wall or dead corners of mixing chamber 2. This allows for quick cleaning of mixing chamber 2 after powder mixing is completed. The design combining water spray and ultrasonic vibration effectively reduces powder residue inside mixing chamber 2 and eliminates the need for manual cleaning, significantly reducing workload. By setting connecting strip 308, the powder inside mixing chamber 2 can be mixed in all directions during use, preventing mixing dead corners, improving mixing efficiency, and enhancing mixing effect.

[0028] Reference Figure 1-5The mixing and stirring device 3 includes a stirring motor 301, which is installed above the top cover 205. The output end of the stirring motor 301 passes through the top cover 205 and is fitted with a stirring shaft 302. Multiple sets of stirring blades 305 are arranged on the outside of the stirring shaft 302. Two sets of inclined rods 303 are fixedly connected to the outside of the stirring shaft 302. Longitudinal stirring rods 304 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the other end of each set of inclined rods 303, and both sets of longitudinal stirring rods 304 abut against the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2. A discharge valve 203 is installed inside the discharge pipe 202, and an inclined discharge hopper 204 is installed at the bottom of the discharge pipe 202, located inside the discharge trough 101. The bottom end of the stirring shaft 302 extends into the discharge pipe 202 and is fitted with multiple sets of anti-clogging stirring rods 309. By setting up the mixing and stirring device 3, during use, the stirring motor 301 drives the stirring shaft 302 to rotate, thereby achieving the mixing and stirring of the powder. During mixing, the longitudinal stirring rods 304 on both sides can stir the powder on the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2, and cooperate with the stirring blades 305 on the outside of the stirring shaft 302 to improve the mixing efficiency. At the same time, when the cleaning device 4 sprays the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2, the longitudinal stirring rods 304 can scrape off the powder on the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2, improving the cleaning efficiency. By setting the discharge valve 203, it is convenient for the staff to control the discharge of powder during use. At the same time, the discharge hopper 204 facilitates the collection of powder after mixing, improving the practicality of the device. By setting the anti-blocking stirring rod 309, it can stir the powder inside the discharge pipe 202 during use. At the same time, when the mixed powder is discharged, the stirring shaft 302 drives the anti-blocking stirring rod 309 to rotate, which can clear the inside of the discharge pipe 202 and prevent material blockage, improving the practicality of the device.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-5A control panel 7 is installed above the base 1, and is electrically connected to the cleaning device 4, the mixing and stirring device 3, and the ultrasonic vibrator 5. The control panel 7 makes it easier for operators to control the device, allowing for better control of the mixing speed of the mixing and stirring device 3 and the vibration amplitude of the ultrasonic vibrator 5, thus improving the device's practicality. An anti-clogging vibrator 6 is fixedly installed above the top cover 205, with one side of the anti-clogging vibrator 6 abutting against the outside of the feed inlet 201. The anti-clogging vibrator 6 allows for vibration of one side of the feed inlet 201 during use. When the operator adds material into the feed inlet 201, the powder flows more smoothly through the feed inlet 201, improving the practicality of the device. Multiple sets of connecting blades 307 are fixedly installed between the two sets of longitudinal stirring rods 304 and the stirring shaft 302. Shovels 306 are installed on both sides of the two sets of longitudinal stirring rods 304. By setting the connecting blades 307, the connecting blades 307 and the stirring blades 305 cooperate during use to further improve the mixing efficiency. The shovels 306 can help the longitudinal stirring rods 304 to better scrape the powder off the outer wall of the mixing chamber 2, improving the practicality of the device.

[0030] Working Principle: With the base 1 in place, powder enters the mixing chamber 2 through the inlet 201 during use. Inside the mixing chamber 2, it is stirred by the mixing and stirring device 3. After mixing, the powder is output from the discharge pipe 202. After mixing, the water pump 401 on one side can be activated to pump water from the water tank 405 into the annular pipe 403 via the water supply pipe 402. At this time, multiple nozzles 404 at the bottom of the annular pipe 403 simultaneously spray water onto the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2 to clean it. Simultaneously, multiple ultrasonic vibrators 5 installed outside the mixing chamber 2 vibrate the inner wall, helping to remove residual powder from the inner wall or corners of the mixing chamber 2. This ensures thorough cleaning during use. After the powder is mixed and stirred, the mixing chamber 2 is quickly cleaned. The design of combining water spray and ultrasonic vibration effectively reduces the adhesion and residue of powder inside the mixing chamber 2, and eliminates the need for manual cleaning by staff, thus reducing the workload. By setting up the mixing and stirring device 3, the stirring motor 301 drives the stirring shaft 302 to rotate during use, thereby stirring the powder. During stirring, the longitudinal stirring rods 304 on both sides can stir the powder on the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2, which works in conjunction with the stirring blades 305 on the outside of the stirring shaft 302 to improve the mixing efficiency. At the same time, when the cleaning device 4 sprays the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2, the longitudinal stirring rods 304 can scrape off the powder on the inner wall of the mixing chamber 2, improving the cleaning efficiency. The connecting strip 308 allows for all-around mixing of the powder inside the mixing chamber 2 during use, preventing dead zones and improving mixing efficiency and effect. The discharge valve 203 allows for convenient control of powder feeding by operators, while the discharge hopper 204 facilitates collection of powder after mixing, enhancing the practicality of the device. Meanwhile, by setting up the control panel 7, it is more convenient for staff to operate the device during use, and the stirring speed of the mixing device 3 and the vibration amplitude of the ultrasonic vibrator 5 can be better controlled, thus improving the practicality of the device. In addition, by setting up the anti-clogging stirring rod 309, the powder inside the feed pipe 202 can be stirred during use. At the same time, when the mixed powder is fed, the stirring shaft 302 drives the anti-clogging stirring rod 309 to rotate, which can clear the inside of the feed pipe 202 and prevent material blockage, thus improving the practicality of the device. By setting up the anti-clogging vibrator 6, one side of the feed inlet 201 can be vibrated during use. When the operator adds material into the feed inlet 201, the powder can pass through the feed inlet 201 more smoothly, thus improving the practicality of the device. By setting up the connecting blade 307, the connecting blade 307 and the stirring blade 305 cooperate during use to further improve the mixing efficiency. The shovel 306 can help the longitudinal stirring rod 304 to better scrape the powder off the outer wall of the mixing chamber 2, thus improving the practicality of the device.

[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A mixing device for composite powders, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, A discharge chute (101) is provided on one side of the base (1). A mixing chamber (2) and a cleaning device (4) are provided above the base (1). A feed inlet (201) is provided on one side of the mixing chamber (2). A top cover (205) is installed on the top of the mixing chamber (2). A discharge pipe (202) is provided at the bottom of the mixing chamber (2). A mixing and stirring device (3) is provided inside the mixing chamber (2). The cleaning device (4) is located on one side of the mixing chamber (2). The cleaning device (4) includes... The system includes a water pump (401), an input end of which is equipped with a water tank (405), an output end of which is equipped with a water delivery pipe (402), an internal ring pipe (403) of the mixing chamber (2), a bottom of which is equipped with multiple sets of nozzles (404), the top of which penetrates the outer wall of the mixing chamber (2) and is connected to the ring pipe (403), and the outer wall of the mixing chamber (2) is equipped with multiple sets of ultrasonic vibrators (5).

2. The mixing device for composite powder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mixing and stirring device (3) includes a stirring motor (301), which is installed above the top cover (205). The output end of the stirring motor (301) passes through the top cover (205) and is equipped with a stirring shaft (302). Multiple sets of stirring blades (305) are provided on the outside of the stirring shaft (302). Two sets of inclined rods (303) are fixedly connected to the outside of the stirring shaft (302). The bottom of the other end of the two sets of inclined rods (303) is fixedly installed with a longitudinal stirring rod (304). The two sets of longitudinal stirring rods (304) abut against the inner wall of the mixing chamber (2).

3. The mixing device for composite powder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the mixing chamber (2) is conical. The bottom of the two sets of longitudinal stirring rods (304) is equipped with connecting strips (308). One end of the two sets of connecting strips (308) is fixedly connected to the stirring shaft (302). The inclination angle of the two sets of connecting strips (308) is the same as the inclination angle of the bottom of the mixing chamber (2).

4. The mixing device for composite powder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge pipe (202) is equipped with a discharge valve (203) inside, and an inclined discharge hopper (204) is installed at the bottom of the discharge pipe (202). The discharge hopper (204) is located inside the discharge trough (101).

5. The mixing device for composite powder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A control panel (7) is provided above the base (1), and the control panel (7) is electrically connected to the cleaning device (4), the mixing and stirring device (3) and the ultrasonic vibrator (5).

6. The mixing device for composite powder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom end of the stirring shaft (302) extends into the interior of the feed pipe (202) and multiple sets of anti-clogging stirring rods (309) are installed on the outside.

7. The mixing device for composite powder according to claim 1, characterized in that, An anti-blocking vibrator (6) is fixedly installed on the top cover (205), and one side of the anti-blocking vibrator (6) abuts against the outside of the feed inlet (201).

8. The mixing device for composite powder according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple sets of connecting blades (307) are fixedly installed between the two sets of longitudinal stirring rods (304) and the stirring shaft (302), and shovels (306) are installed on both sides of the two sets of longitudinal stirring rods (304).