Choline auto-addition apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of choline automatic adding equipment, the choline automatic adding equipment includes rack, solution tank is installed in rack, and form solution cavity and the feeding port, through hole and water outlet that communicate solution cavity;The liquid inlet valve of weighing outlet assembly is connected with water outlet, weighing hopper is connected with liquid inlet valve and outlet valve;The liquid supply pipe of liquid supply assembly is installed in rack, and by through hole into solution cavity, liquid supply pipe is connected with liquid inlet pump machine, outlet pipe rotationally connects in the end portion of liquid supply pipe away from liquid inlet pump machine, and is formed with two outlet flow channels, along the circumferential direction of liquid supply pipe, the outlet direction of two outlet flow channels is opposite.This application can accelerate the mixing of aqueous solution, powdered choline and choline solution by the rotation of outlet pipe, so that choline solution is mixed more evenly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of feed production and processing equipment, and in particular to an automatic choline addition device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, choline is widely used in feed processing. As an essential nutrient, choline plays a crucial role in preventing fatty liver, promoting growth, improving nerve conduction, and providing methyl donors, greatly improving the production efficiency of livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. A Chinese utility model patent (patent application number: 201320492574.6) proposes a liquid choline addition device. This device uses pump 1 to deliver liquid choline to a storage tank, and a first weighing element detects the weight of the liquid choline in the storage tank. Then, pump 2 draws the liquid choline into a weighing tank, and a second weighing element detects the weight of the liquid choline in the weighing tank. Finally, pump 3 delivers the liquid choline from the weighing tank to a mixer, thus realizing the addition of liquid choline.

[0003] However, in practical applications, when switching production lines to produce different feeds, the required choline concentration varies. The aforementioned method of directly pumping liquid choline to the storage tank requires first emptying the remaining choline solution in the storage tank before pumping in a solution of the specific concentration. This operation is cumbersome and prone to waste. Current solutions involve creating an additional opening in the storage tank to add powdered choline or a certain proportion of water. However, direct addition may result in insufficient mixing of the existing choline solution with the newly added choline. To solve this problem, workers often need to climb to the opening and use an electric mixer, which is not only cumbersome but also poses safety hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic choline addition device, which aims to facilitate workers changing production lines while ensuring that the added choline powder or water is mixed more evenly with the original choline solution.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an automatic choline addition device, comprising: frame; A solution tank is installed on the frame and forms a solution cavity and a feeding port, a through hole and a water outlet communicating with the solution cavity; A weighing and discharging assembly includes an inlet valve, a weighing funnel, and an outlet valve mounted on the frame. The inlet valve is connected to the outlet, and the weighing funnel is connected to both the inlet valve and the outlet valve. The liquid supply assembly includes a liquid supply pipe and a liquid outlet pipe. The liquid supply pipe is installed on the frame and extends into the solution chamber through the through hole. The liquid supply pipe is connected to the liquid inlet pump. The liquid outlet pipe is rotatably connected to the end of the liquid supply pipe away from the liquid inlet pump and forms two liquid outlet channels. The liquid outlet directions of the two liquid outlet channels are opposite along the circumferential direction of the liquid supply pipe.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the liquid supply assembly further includes two pressurized liquid outlet nozzles, which are detachably connected to the liquid outlet pipe, and one of the pressurized liquid outlet nozzles is connected to a liquid outlet channel.

[0007] In an alternative embodiment, the pressurized liquid nozzle and the liquid outlet pipe are threaded together.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the liquid supply assembly further includes a connecting bearing, which is sleeved on the end of the liquid supply pipe, and the liquid outlet pipe is inserted into the bearing hole of the connecting bearing.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the weighing and discharging assembly further includes a first inlet pipe and a second inlet pipe. The weighing and discharging assembly includes two inlet valves connected to the outlet. The first inlet pipe and the second inlet pipe are respectively connected to the two inlet valves and the weighing funnel. The diameter of the first inlet pipe is larger than the diameter of the second inlet pipe.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the weighing and discharging assembly further includes a drain pump and a drain valve, the drain pump being mounted on the frame and connected to the discharging valve, and the drain valve being connected to the drain pump.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the automatic choline dosing device further includes a controller mounted on the frame and communicatively connected to the two inlet valves, the weighing funnel, the outlet valve, the drain pump, and the drain valve.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the solution tank includes a tank body and a tank cover. The tank body is mounted on the frame and has the water outlet. The tank cover is closed on the tank body and forms the solution cavity with the tank body. The feeding port and the through hole are opened on the tank cover. In an alternative embodiment, the frame includes a frame body and four adjustable support legs, the four adjustable support legs being spaced apart at the bottom of the frame body.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the inlet pump is a vacuum water pump. The automatic choline addition device of this utility model includes a frame, a solution tank installed on the frame, forming a solution chamber and a feeding port, a through hole, and a water outlet communicating with the solution chamber; the inlet valve of the weighing and dispensing component is connected to the water outlet, and the weighing funnel is connected to the inlet valve and the dispensing valve; the supply pipe of the supply component is installed on the frame and extends into the solution chamber through the through hole, the supply pipe is connected to the inlet pump, and the outlet pipe is rotatably connected to the end of the supply pipe away from the inlet pump, forming two outlet channels, and the outlet directions of the two outlet channels are opposite along the circumferential direction of the supply pipe.

[0014] In this embodiment, the inlet pump delivers choline solution or air into the solution chamber via a supply pipe and an outlet pipe. After entering the solution chamber, the choline solution flows through the outlet to the inlet valve. The inlet valve controls the flow rate of the choline solution, directing it into a weighing funnel. The weighing funnel measures the weight of the choline solution, and after obtaining the preset weight, the outlet valve controls the flow of the choline solution to the next stage, thus achieving precise and automatic addition of choline solution. This is useful when changing production lines and needing to readjust the choline solution in the solution chamber. For example, to increase the concentration of the choline solution, powdered choline can be added to the solution chamber through the inlet. The inlet pump then supplies either aqueous solution or air to the supply and outlet pipes. Since the two outlet channels are located on opposite sides of the outlet pipe, and the outlet directions are opposite along the circumferential direction of the supply pipe, the outlet pipe can rotate relative to the supply pipe under the force of the ejected aqueous solution or air, thus stirring the choline solution and powdered choline and resulting in a more uniform mixture. Conversely, to decrease the concentration of the choline solution, aqueous solution can be directly pumped into the solution chamber. During this process, the outlet pipe can rotate relative to the supply pipe, stirring the aqueous solution and the original choline solution and resulting in a more uniform mixture.

[0015] As can be seen from the above process, whether increasing or decreasing the concentration of choline solution in the solution chamber, this application can accelerate the mixing of aqueous solution, powdered choline, and choline solution by rotating the outlet pipe, resulting in a more uniform mixing of the choline solution. Simultaneously, the power for rotating the outlet pipe comes from the force of the jet from the outlet channel, thus eliminating the need for an additional power source or mechanical stirring structure. This facilitates production line changes while significantly reducing the energy consumption of the automatic choline addition equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the automatic choline addition device of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The front view of the automatic choline dosing device shown. Figure 3 for Figure 2 The choline automatic dosing device shown is a cross-sectional view along the AA direction; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A top view of the automatic choline dosing device shown. Figure 5 for Figure 4 The choline automatic dosing device shown is a cross-sectional view along the BB direction.

[0018] Explanation of icon numbers: 100 Automatic choline dosing equipment 33 Discharge valve 10 frame 34 First inlet pipe 11 Frame 35 Second inlet pipe 12 Adjustable support feet 36 Drain pump 20 solution tank 37 Drain valve 20a solution chamber 40 Liquid supply components 20b Feed port 41 Liquid supply pipe 20c Through hole 42 Discharge tube 20d water outlet 43 Pressurized liquid outlet nozzle 31 Inlet valve 44 Connecting bearings 32 Weighing funnel 50 controller The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0021] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is 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. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 5This utility model proposes an automatic choline addition device 100.

[0023] In this embodiment of the invention, the device includes: a frame 10; a solution tank 20, mounted on the frame 10, forming a solution cavity 20a and a feeding port 20b, a through hole 20c, and a water outlet 20d communicating with the solution cavity 20a; and a weighing and discharging assembly, including an inlet valve 31, a weighing funnel 32, and a discharging valve 33 mounted on the frame 10, wherein the inlet valve 31 is connected to the water outlet 20d, and the weighing funnel 32 is connected to the inlet valve 31 and the water outlet 20d. The liquid outlet valve 33 is connected; the liquid supply assembly 40 includes a liquid supply pipe 41 and a liquid outlet pipe 42. The liquid supply pipe 41 is installed on the frame 10 and extends into the solution chamber 20a through the through hole 20c. The liquid supply pipe 41 is connected to the liquid inlet pump. The liquid outlet pipe 42 is rotatably connected to the end of the liquid supply pipe 41 away from the liquid inlet pump and forms two liquid outlet channels. Along the circumferential direction of the liquid supply pipe 41, the liquid outlet directions of the two liquid outlet channels are opposite.

[0024] Specifically, the frame 10 includes a frame body 11 and four adjustable support legs 12. The frame body 11 is formed by splicing metal profiles, and the four adjustable support legs are set at the bottom of the frame body 11 by threaded intervals. Adjusting the support legs can adjust the height and level of the frame body 11, making the choline automatic addition device 100 more stable.

[0025] The solution tank 20 includes a tank body and a lid, which can be made of metal or plastic. In this embodiment, the tank body and lid are made of metal and can be rectangular or circular in shape. The tank body can be installed on the frame 11 by screws or welding. The lid can cover the tank body and enclose the tank body to form a solution cavity 20a. The feeding port 20b and the through hole 20c are formed on the lid by machining. The lid and tank body are detachably connected, which facilitates the installation of the liquid supply component 40 and the cleaning of the solution cavity 20a by the operator.

[0026] The inlet valve 31, weighing funnel 32, and outlet valve 33 can be fixed to the frame 11 with screws and arranged sequentially along the height of the frame 11. The inlet valve 31 and outlet valve 33 can be commercially available solenoid valves. The weighing funnel 32 is installed on the frame 11, and a pressure sensor is installed between the two. When the choline solution falls into the weighing funnel 32, the pressure changes. The pressure sensor converts this change into an electrical signal, which is then analyzed to obtain the mass of the choline solution that fell into the weighing funnel 32. The principle of the weighing funnel 32 is the same as that of an electronic scale, and will not be described in more detail here.

[0027] In this embodiment, the inlet pump can deliver choline solution or air to the solution chamber 20a through pipelines 41 and 42. After entering the solution chamber 20a, the choline solution flows to the inlet valve 31 through the outlet 20d. The inlet valve 31 controls the flow rate of the choline solution, causing it to flow into the weighing funnel 32. The weighing funnel 32 weighs the choline solution therein, and after obtaining the preset weight of choline solution, the outlet valve 33 controls the choline solution to flow to the next process stage, thereby achieving precise and automatic addition of choline solution. When changing production lines, it is necessary to readjust the choline solution in the solution chamber 20a. For example, to increase the concentration of the choline solution, powdered choline can be added into the solution chamber 20a through the feed port 20b. At this time, the inlet pump can supply aqueous solution or air to the supply pipe 41 and the outlet pipe 42. Since the two outlet channels are located on opposite sides of the outlet pipe 42, and the outlet directions are opposite along the circumferential direction of the supply pipe 41, the outlet pipe 42 can rotate relative to the supply pipe 41 under the force of the sprayed aqueous solution or air, thus stirring the choline solution and powdered choline and making the choline solution more uniformly mixed. Conversely, to decrease the concentration of the choline solution, the aqueous solution can be directly pumped into the solution chamber 20a by the inlet pump. During the pumping process, the outlet pipe 42 can rotate relative to the supply pipe 41, stirring the aqueous solution and the original choline solution and making the choline solution more uniformly mixed.

[0028] As can be seen from the above process, whether increasing or decreasing the concentration of choline solution in solution chamber 20a, this application can accelerate the mixing of aqueous solution, powdered choline, and choline solution by rotating the outlet pipe 42, resulting in a more uniform mixing of the choline solution. Simultaneously, the power for rotating the outlet pipe 42 comes from the force of the jet from the outlet channel, thus eliminating the need for an additional power source or mechanical stirring structure. This facilitates production line changes while significantly reducing the energy consumption of the automatic choline addition equipment 100.

[0029] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the inlet pump is preferably a vacuum water pump, which can deliver both aqueous solution and air. After adding choline powder to the choline solution, either aqueous solution or air can be selected for delivery. The force of the aqueous solution or air forces the outlet pipe 42 to rotate, thus stirring the choline solution. It is understood that when the choline solution in the solution chamber 20a of the solution tank 20 reaches a preset concentration, the inlet pump can deliver the same concentration of choline solution into the solution chamber 20a. This ensures the concentration of the choline solution while minimizing waste.

[0030] Furthermore, the liquid supply assembly 40 also includes two pressurized liquid outlet nozzles 43, which are detachably connected to the liquid outlet pipe 42. One pressurized liquid outlet nozzle 43 is connected to a liquid outlet channel. The inner wall of the liquid outlet channel has internal threads, and the pressurized liquid outlet nozzle 43 is tapered and has external threads. The two pressurized liquid outlet nozzles 43 are threadedly connected to opposite sides of the liquid outlet pipe 42. In this application, the diameter of the pressurized liquid outlet nozzle 43 is smaller than the diameter of the liquid outlet channel, which increases the flow velocity of the aqueous solution or air, thereby increasing the reaction force on the liquid outlet pipe 42 and allowing the liquid outlet pipe 42 to rotate faster. Furthermore, the two pressurized liquid outlet nozzles 43 are detachably connected to the liquid outlet pipe 42 via threads, facilitating disassembly and replacement.

[0031] Please see again Figure 3 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the liquid supply assembly 40 further includes a connecting bearing 44, which is sleeved on the end of the liquid supply pipe 41, and the liquid outlet pipe 42 is inserted into the bearing hole of the connecting bearing 44. In this application, the connecting bearing 44 can be welded to the liquid supply pipe 41 and the liquid outlet pipe 42, which not only makes the connection more stable, but also allows the liquid outlet pipe 42 to rotate at a faster speed.

[0032] Please see again Figure 1 In this embodiment, the weighing and dispensing assembly further includes a first inlet pipe 34 and a second inlet pipe 35. The assembly includes two inlet valves 31, which are connected to the outlet 20d via a three-way pipe. The first inlet pipe 34 and the second inlet pipe 35 are respectively connected to the two inlet valves 31 and the weighing funnel 32, and the diameter of the first inlet pipe 34 is larger than the diameter of the second inlet pipe 35. In this application, the diameters of the first inlet pipe 34 and the second inlet pipe 35 are different. In practical applications, the first inlet pipe 34 can be used to pre-feed an approximate weight of choline solution to the weighing funnel 32, and then the smaller-diameter second inlet pipe 35 can be used to add choline solution to the weighing funnel 32 a second time. This improves the efficiency of choline solution addition and makes weight control more precise.

[0033] In this application, the weighing and dispensing assembly also includes a drain pump 36 and a drain valve 37. The drain pump 36 is installed on the frame 11 and located below the drain valve 33, and the two are connected by a pipeline. The drain valve 37 is installed and connected to the drain pump 36. The drain pump 36 and the drain valve 37 can make the addition efficiency of choline solution higher.

[0034] In this embodiment, the automatic choline addition device 100 also includes a controller 50, which is mounted on the frame 10 and is communicatively connected to two inlet valves 31, a weighing funnel 32, an outlet valve 33, a drain pump 36, and a drain valve 37. The controller 50 can control the aforementioned electrical equipment to operate, thereby achieving automatic addition of choline solution. Specifically, the controller 50 can be a programmable logic controller (PLC). The PLC controller 50 can load control instructions into memory for storage and execution to control specific movements of electrical components. PLC controllers are widely used in industrial control, and their working principle and installation method are relatively mature existing technologies, which will not be described in detail here.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic choline dosing device, characterized in that, include: frame; A solution tank is installed on the frame and forms a solution cavity and a feeding port, a through hole and a water outlet communicating with the solution cavity; The weighing and discharging assembly includes an inlet valve, a weighing funnel, and an outlet valve installed on the frame. The inlet valve is connected to the outlet, and the weighing funnel is connected to the inlet valve and the outlet valve. as well as The liquid supply assembly includes a liquid supply pipe and a liquid outlet pipe. The liquid supply pipe is installed on the frame and extends into the solution chamber through the through hole. The liquid supply pipe is connected to the liquid inlet pump. The liquid outlet pipe is rotatably connected to the end of the liquid supply pipe away from the liquid inlet pump and forms two liquid outlet channels. The liquid outlet directions of the two liquid outlet channels are opposite along the circumferential direction of the liquid supply pipe.

2. The automatic choline addition device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid supply assembly also includes two pressurized liquid outlet nozzles, which are detachably connected to the liquid outlet pipe, and one of the pressurized liquid outlet nozzles is connected to one of the liquid outlet channels.

3. The automatic choline addition device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The pressurized liquid nozzle and the liquid outlet pipe are threaded together.

4. The automatic choline addition device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid supply assembly also includes a connecting bearing, which is sleeved on the end of the liquid supply pipe, and the liquid outlet pipe is inserted into the bearing hole of the connecting bearing.

5. The automatic choline addition device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The weighing and discharging assembly further includes a first inlet pipe and a second inlet pipe. The weighing and discharging assembly includes two inlet valves, which are connected to the outlet. The first inlet pipe and the second inlet pipe are respectively connected to the two inlet valves and the weighing funnel. The diameter of the first inlet pipe is larger than the diameter of the second inlet pipe.

6. The automatic choline addition device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The weighing and discharging assembly also includes a drain pump and a drain valve. The drain pump is mounted on the frame and connected to the drain valve, and the drain valve is connected to the drain pump.

7. The automatic choline addition device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The automatic choline addition device also includes a controller, which is mounted on the frame and is communicatively connected to the two inlet valves, the weighing funnel, the outlet valve, the drain pump, and the drain valve.

8. The automatic choline addition device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The solution tank includes a tank body and a tank cover. The tank body is installed on the frame and has the water outlet. The tank cover is closed on the tank body and forms the solution cavity with the tank body. The feeding port and the through hole are opened on the tank cover.

9. The automatic choline addition device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The frame includes a frame body and four adjustable support legs, which are spaced apart at the bottom of the frame body.

10. The automatic choline addition device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The inlet pump is a vacuum water pump.

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