Wetting dispersant feeder with real-time viscosity detection

By introducing a combination of a viscosity meter and a servo motor-driven lead screw into the wetting and dispersing agent feeder, real-time viscosity detection and height adjustment are achieved, solving the problems of insufficient detection and complex maintenance of traditional feeders, and improving production efficiency and equipment applicability.

CN224672649UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25CHANGZHOU MINGQIAN NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521324458.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-26
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional wetting and dispersant feeders lack real-time viscosity detection capabilities, resulting in low production efficiency, unstable product quality, and fixed equipment height that is difficult to adjust, making inspection and maintenance complex and increasing equipment downtime and maintenance costs.

Method used

A wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection was designed. The viscosity is monitored in real time using a viscosity meter, and the height is adjusted by combining a servo motor to drive the lead screw. The slide and guide rail structure is easy to disassemble and simplify maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time detection and highly flexible adjustment of material viscosity, improving production efficiency and product quality stability, reducing equipment maintenance difficulty and downtime, and expanding the equipment's applicability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of wetting dispersant feeding machines with real-time viscosity detection, including mobile seat, lifting platform and viscosity detector, mobile seat top two sides are fixedly installed with support rod, lifting platform rear wall two sides are provided with sliding sleeve and placed on support rod, lifting platform top is fixedly installed with auger conveyor, lifting platform bottom is fixedly installed with guide rail in the middle, guide rail is slidably installed with sliding seat, viscosity detector is fixedly installed in sliding seat bottom, sleeve is embedded and installed in the middle in sliding seat interior, piston is movably installed in sleeve, piston top is fixedly installed with limit ball. The utility model can realize real-time viscosity detection to material, let operating personnel acquire viscosity data and adjust production parameter in time, guarantee product quality stability, also can be through flexible adjustment feeding machine height, adapt to different production technology and operation scene, simultaneously, simplify the installation structure of viscosity detection component, make it convenient to dismount, reduce overhaul maintenance difficulty, effectively improve production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chemical production equipment technology, and in particular to a wetting and dispersing agent feeding machine with real-time viscosity detection. Background Technology

[0002] In chemical production processes, the feeding of wetting and dispersing agents has a crucial impact on product quality.

[0003] Currently, traditional wetting and dispersant feeders often lack real-time viscosity detection capabilities. During production, operators cannot obtain material viscosity data in a timely manner and can only rely on experience or post-production testing to adjust production parameters. This not only leads to low production efficiency but also makes it difficult to guarantee product quality stability, easily resulting in product quality defects due to material viscosity not meeting requirements.

[0004] In addition, the height of existing feeding machines is usually fixed, making it difficult to adjust flexibly according to different production process requirements and operating scenarios, which limits the applicability of the equipment and fails to meet diverse production needs.

[0005] In terms of equipment maintenance, the components used for viscosity detection in traditional feeding machines are complicated to install, and the disassembly and replacement process is cumbersome. Once a fault occurs, the repair and maintenance are difficult and time-consuming, which increases the downtime and maintenance costs of the equipment and affects the normal production schedule of enterprises.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a wetting and dispersant feeder that can achieve real-time viscosity detection, highly flexible adjustment, and easy maintenance, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the existing technology, improve production efficiency and product quality, and reduce equipment maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0007] One objective of this invention is to provide a wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection. This invention enables real-time viscosity detection of materials, allowing operators to obtain viscosity data promptly and adjust production parameters to ensure stable product quality. Furthermore, by flexibly adjusting the feeder height, it can adapt to different production processes and operating scenarios, expanding the equipment's applicability. Simultaneously, it simplifies the installation structure of the viscosity detection components, making them easy to disassemble and assemble, reducing maintenance difficulty, minimizing equipment downtime and maintenance costs, and effectively improving production efficiency.

[0008] A wetting and dispersing agent feeding machine with real-time viscosity detection according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a movable base, a lifting platform, and a viscosity meter. Support rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the movable base. Sleeves slidingly fitted onto the support rods are provided on both sides of the rear wall of the lifting platform. A screw conveyor is fixedly installed on the top of the lifting platform. A guide rail is fixedly installed in the center of the bottom of the lifting platform. A slide block is slidably installed on the guide rail. The viscosity meter is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slide block. A sleeve is centrally embedded inside the slide block. A piston is movably installed inside the sleeve. A limiting ball is fixedly installed on the top of the piston. Several sets of limiting ball grooves are equidistantly opened at the bottom of the guide rail.

[0009] Furthermore, an air cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom front end of the sleeve via a pipe, and the air cylinder is embedded inside the slide block. A handle is fixedly installed at the front end of the air cylinder and on the outside of the slide block.

[0010] Furthermore, a spring is fitted between the top of the sleeve and the bottom of the limiting ball, the spring being used to provide elastic force when the limiting ball engages with the limiting ball groove.

[0011] Furthermore, limit sliders are provided on both sides of the top of the slide block, and limit grooves are opened on the outer walls of both sides of the guide rail. The limit sliders are slidably inserted into the limit grooves to limit the sliding direction of the slide block on the guide rail.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting ball grooves at the bottom of the guide rail are evenly distributed at equal intervals, and the depth of each set of limiting ball grooves is adapted to the diameter of the limiting ball.

[0013] Furthermore, a motor mount is fixedly installed on the top of the support rod, and a servo motor is installed in the center of the top of the motor mount. The bottom shaft of the servo motor is connected to the lead screw drive through a coupling to drive the lead screw to rotate.

[0014] Furthermore, a lead screw is centrally mounted at the bottom of the motor base, and both ends of the lead screw are rotatably connected to the motor base and the moving base via bearings. A slider is fixedly mounted centrally on the rear side of the lifting platform, and a threaded hole matching the lead screw is vertically opened through the slider. The lead screw passes through the slider and meshes with the threaded hole to realize the lifting movement of the lifting platform.

[0015] Furthermore, a material cylinder is fixedly installed at the top feed inlet of the auger conveyor, and an auger blade is rotatably installed inside the auger conveyor. A motor that can drive the auger blade to rotate is provided at the rear end of the auger conveyor, and the motor is connected to the auger blade through a transmission shaft.

[0016] Furthermore, casters are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the movable seat, and the casters are equipped with brake devices to facilitate the movement and positioning of the feeding machine.

[0017] Furthermore, a push rod is provided on the rear top of the movable seat. The push rod has a U-shaped structure and is covered with an anti-slip rubber sleeve to facilitate the operator in pushing the feeding machine.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] 1. This utility model incorporates a viscosity meter that monitors viscosity in real time during material feeding, allowing for precise control of the feeding amount and significantly improving feeding accuracy. Pulling the handle at the front of the air cylinder allows the slide to slide along the guide rail, moving the viscosity meter to the appropriate testing position. Releasing the handle causes the limiting ball to engage with the limiting ball groove under spring action, completing the slide positioning and enabling real-time viscosity detection of the material. This design eliminates the need for complex operating procedures, enabling rapid and accurate acquisition of material viscosity data. This facilitates timely adjustments to production parameters by operators, ensuring product quality. Furthermore, the slide can be quickly assembled and disassembled on the guide rail, facilitating subsequent replacement and maintenance of the viscosity meter.

[0020] 2. In this utility model, the lead screw is driven to rotate by a servo motor. Combined with the meshing structure between the lead screw and the internal threaded hole of the slider on the rear side of the lifting platform, the lifting platform can be raised and lowered smoothly on the support rod. This design can flexibly adjust the height of the feeding machine according to different production process requirements and operating scenarios to ensure that the feeding operation is in the best working state. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of a wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view (A) of a wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the slide of a wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the sleeve of a wetting and dispersing agent feeding machine with real-time viscosity detection proposed in this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Movable seat; 2. Lifting platform; 3. Screw conveyor; 4. Material cylinder; 5. Support rod; 6. Motor base; 7. Servo motor; 8. Lead screw; 9. Slider; 10. Caster wheel; 11. Guide rail; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Limiting ball groove; 14. Slide seat; 15. Sleeve; 16. Limiting ball; 17. Spring; 18. Air pump; 19. Handle; 20. Limiting slider; 21. Piston; 22. Viscometer. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the technical means and objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific figures.

[0029] It should be noted that all directional and positional terms used in this utility model, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "back," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "top," "lower," "lateral," "longitudinal," and "center," are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and connections between components in a specific state (as shown in the accompanying drawings). They are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0032] like Figure 1-5As shown, this utility model discloses a wetting and dispersing agent feeding machine with real-time viscosity detection, including a movable base 1, a lifting platform 2, and a viscosity meter 22. Support rods 5 are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the movable base 1. Sleeves on both sides of the rear wall of the lifting platform 2 are slidably fitted onto the support rods 5. An auger conveyor 3 is provided at the top of the lifting platform 2, with a material cylinder 4 fixedly installed at its top inlet. An auger blade is rotatably installed inside, and a rear motor drives the auger blade to rotate via a transmission shaft. A guide rail 11 is fixedly installed in the center of the bottom of the lifting platform 2, and a slide block 14 is slidably installed on the guide rail 11. The viscosity meter 22 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slide block 14.

[0033] It is worth noting that a sleeve 15 is centrally embedded inside the slide block 14, a piston 21 is movably installed inside the sleeve 15, a limiting ball 16 is fixedly installed on the top of the piston 21, and a spring 17 is sleeved between the top of the sleeve 15 and the bottom of the limiting ball 16 to provide elastic force when the limiting ball 16 and the limiting ball groove 13 are engaged; the bottom front end of the sleeve 15 is connected to an air cylinder 18 through a pipe, the air cylinder 18 is embedded inside the slide block 14, and a handle 19 is fixedly installed at its front end on the outside of the slide block 14; the limiting sliders 20 on both sides of the top of the slide block 14 are slidably inserted into the limiting grooves 12 opened on the outer walls of both sides of the guide rail 11 to limit the sliding direction of the slide block 14; several sets of limiting ball grooves 13 are evenly distributed at equal intervals on the bottom of the guide rail 11, and the depth of each set of limiting ball grooves 13 is adapted to the diameter of the limiting ball 16.

[0034] In actual use, firstly, the operator can use the U-shaped push rod on the top rear side of the movable seat 1, along with the universal wheels 10 with brakes at the four corners of the bottom, to move the feeding machine to the designated position and brake it in place. Next, the servo motor 7 is turned on, and its bottom shaft drives the lead screw 8 to rotate through the coupling. Since the lead screw 8 meshes with the threaded hole in the slider 9 on the rear side of the lifting platform 2, and the upper and lower ends of the lead screw 8 are rotatably connected to the motor base 6 and the movable seat 1 through bearings, the lifting platform 2 can be raised and lowered on the support rod 5 to adjust to a suitable working height.

[0035] Then, pour the wetting and dispersing agent into the feed cylinder 4, start the motor at the rear end of the auger conveyor 3 to drive the auger blades to rotate, and transport the dispersing agent to the designated position for feeding. During the feeding process, if it is necessary to test the viscosity of the material, pull the handle 19 at the front end of the air cylinder 18. The air cylinder 18 pushes the piston 21 through the pipeline, overcoming the elastic force of the spring 17 and causing the limiting ball 16 to disengage from the limiting ball groove 13. At this time, the slide seat 14 can be slid along the guide rail 11 to move the viscosity meter 22 to the appropriate testing position. Release the handle 19, and under the action of the spring 17, the limiting ball 16 will re-enter the corresponding limiting ball groove 13, realizing the positioning of the slide seat 14. The viscosity meter 22 can then perform real-time viscosity testing on the material.

[0036] This utility model discloses a wetting and dispersing agent feeding machine with real-time viscosity detection. The machine achieves flexible movement and positioning through the cooperation of a movable base 1, casters 10, and a push rod; the combination of a servo motor 7, a lead screw 8, and a slider 9 enables height adjustment of the lifting platform 2; an auger conveyor 3 completes the dispersing of the agent; and the slide 14, guide rail 11, and related limiting structures, in conjunction with a viscosity detector 22, enable flexible detection and positioning of the material viscosity. The coordinated operation of all components improves the convenience of the feeding operation and the accuracy of the detection.

[0037] As a preferred example of this application, the movable seat 1, support rod 5, lifting platform 2, auger conveyor 3, guide rail 11, and slide 14 are all made of high-strength aluminum alloy. Aluminum alloy is lightweight, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant, ensuring structural strength while reducing overall weight, facilitating movement and operation, adapting to various working environments, and extending equipment lifespan.

[0038] As a preferred example of this application, the surface of the detection probe of the viscosity meter 22 is coated with an anti-stick coating. This anti-stick coating can effectively prevent wetting and dispersing agents from adhering to the detection probe, avoiding the influence of material residue on the accuracy of the detection results, and also facilitates the cleaning of the detection probe, reducing maintenance workload.

[0039] As a preferred example of this application, the inner wall of the pipe connecting the air cylinder 18 and the sleeve 15 is smooth, and the inner diameter of the pipe matches the air outlet of the air cylinder 18 and the air inlet of the sleeve 15. The smooth inner wall of the pipe can reduce the gas flow resistance, ensuring that the gas generated by the air cylinder 18 can smoothly push the piston 21, making the sliding operation of the slide block 14 easier and more flexible.

[0040] As a preferred example of this application, the anti-slip rubber sleeve on the surface of the push rod has a textured design. This design increases the friction between the operator's hand and the push rod, ensuring that the operator can hold the push rod stably even when their hands are wet or oily, facilitating the movement of the feeding machine.

[0041] 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 wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection, characterized in that, The device includes a movable seat (1), a lifting platform (2), and a viscosity meter (22). The movable seat (1) has support rods (5) fixedly installed on both sides of its top. The lifting platform (2) has sleeves that slide on the support rods (5) on both sides of its rear wall. The lifting platform (2) has a screw conveyor (3) fixedly installed on its top. The lifting platform (2) has a guide rail (11) fixedly installed in the center of its bottom. A slide block (14) is slidably installed on the guide rail (11). The viscosity meter (22) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slide block (14). A sleeve (15) is embedded in the center of the slide block (14). A piston (21) is movably installed inside the sleeve (15). A limit ball (16) is fixedly installed on the top of the piston (21). Several sets of limit ball grooves (13) are equidistantly opened at the bottom of the guide rail (11).

2. The wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, An air cylinder (18) is fixedly installed at the bottom front end of the sleeve (15) through a pipe, and the air cylinder (18) is embedded in the slide (14). A handle (19) is fixedly installed at the front end of the air cylinder (18) and outside the slide (14).

3. The wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, A spring (17) is fitted between the top of the sleeve (15) and the bottom of the limiting ball (16). The spring (17) is used to provide elastic force when the limiting ball (16) and the limiting ball groove (13) are engaged.

4. The wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting sliders (20) are provided on both sides of the top of the slide block (14), and limiting grooves (12) are opened on both sides of the outer wall of the guide rail (11). The limiting sliders (20) are slidably inserted into the limiting grooves (12) to limit the sliding direction of the slide block (14) on the guide rail (11).

5. A wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting ball grooves (13) at the bottom of the guide rail (11) are evenly distributed at equal intervals, and the depth of each set of limiting ball grooves (13) is adapted to the diameter of the limiting ball (16).

6. The wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, A motor mount (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the support rod (5), and a servo motor (7) is installed in the center of the top of the motor mount (6). The bottom shaft of the servo motor (7) is connected to the lead screw (8) through a coupling to drive the lead screw (8) to rotate.

7. A wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection according to claim 6, characterized in that, A lead screw (8) is installed at the center of the bottom of the motor base (6), and the upper and lower ends of the lead screw (8) are rotatably connected to the motor base (6) and the moving base (1) through bearings. A slider (9) is fixedly installed at the center of the rear side of the lifting platform (2). A threaded hole matching the lead screw (8) is vertically opened in the slider (9). The lead screw (8) passes through the slider (9) and meshes with the threaded hole to realize the lifting movement of the lifting platform (2).

8. A wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, A material cylinder (4) is fixedly installed at the top feed inlet of the auger conveyor (3). An auger blade is rotatably installed inside the auger conveyor (3). A motor that can drive the auger blade to rotate is provided at the rear end of the auger conveyor (3). The motor and the auger blade are connected through a transmission shaft.

9. A wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable seat (1) is fixedly equipped with casters (10) at the four corners of its bottom. The casters (10) are equipped with brake devices to facilitate the movement and positioning of the feeding machine.

10. A wetting and dispersing agent feeder with real-time viscosity detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable seat (1) is provided with a push rod on the top rear side. The push rod has a U-shaped structure and is covered with an anti-slip rubber sleeve to facilitate the operator to push the feeding machine.