A receiving device for producing cat litter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of material receiving devices for producing cat litter, including chassis, stable adding mechanism, bucket body clamping mechanism and clamping auxiliary mechanism, the stable adding mechanism includes longitudinal plate and adding hopper, the bucket body clamping mechanism includes clamping pipe and clamping rod, the clamping auxiliary mechanism includes two-way rotary frame and fixed block, first liquid cylinder drives adding hopper rotation adjustment inclination, make output end accurate guide to sieve, realize the stable controllable addition and accurate feeding of material, bucket body clamping mechanism realizes the reliable connection and convenient disassembly of sieve and stirring processing component, clamping auxiliary mechanism provides stable lock fixed in locking position and unlocking position respectively, ensure that outer rotary frame rotation operation is accurately controllable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material receiving technology, and more specifically, to a material receiving device for producing cat litter. Background Technology

[0002] While automation and mechanization levels are continuously improving in existing cat litter production technologies, the material receiving devices still present numerous problems affecting production efficiency and product quality during actual production. Among these, poor continuity in the adding and mixing process, and inconvenient installation and replacement of the sieve hopper, are prominent issues commonly found in current equipment.

[0003] Existing cat litter feeding devices typically employ an intermittent feeding and mixing structure, meaning that mixing occurs after the raw materials are added. However, this can easily lead to a lack of coordination between the raw material supply and the mixing action during continuous production, resulting in intermittent mixing and affecting the smoothness of production. This is especially true in cat litter production, a process that requires high uniformity of mixing. Uneven distribution of raw materials and insufficient mixing in certain areas can directly lead to significant differences in product performance, such as unstable absorbency, clumping properties, or deodorization effects.

[0004] Secondly, the installation and replacement of screen buckets is also a pain point of existing cat litter receiving devices. Traditional screen buckets mostly adopt bolt fixing or slot installation structure. Although they are stable, the operation process is relatively cumbersome when cleaning or replacing screen buckets of different specifications. The staff often need to stop the equipment first and then gradually disassemble the fixed parts. This not only consumes time, but also makes disassembly and assembly difficult due to limited operating space. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a material receiving device for producing cat litter, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as poor continuity of addition and mixing, and inconvenience in installing and replacing the screen hopper.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a material receiving device for producing cat litter, comprising a base frame, a stabilizing adding mechanism, a hopper body locking mechanism, and a locking auxiliary mechanism. The stabilizing adding mechanism includes a longitudinal plate and an adding hopper. The longitudinal plate is fixedly installed on the top end of one end face of the base frame, and the adding hopper is rotatably installed on the top end face of the base frame. A first liquid cylinder is rotatably connected to the side of the adding hopper and one end of the longitudinal plate. A stirring and processing component is installed on the top end of the base frame, and a sieve hopper is installed on the stirring and processing component. The output end of the adding hopper can be directed to the sieve hopper. The hopper body locking mechanism includes a locking tube and a locking rod. A locking groove is opened on the outer wall of the locking rod. A locking block is slidably installed laterally on the outer wall of the locking tube. A centripetal block is installed at one end of the locking block. An outer rotating frame is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the locking tube. A rotary locking block and an unlocking block are installed on the outer rotating frame. The unlocking block can push the centripetal block to make the locking block move away from the locking groove.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism includes a bidirectional rotating frame and a fixing block. Multiple sets of bidirectional rotating frames are installed on the top end face of the outer rotating frame, and multiple sets of fixing blocks are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​tube. The fixing block is provided with an embedding groove, and a pressure spring is symmetrically installed in the embedding groove. The bidirectional rotating frame can extend into the embedding groove. The bidirectional rotating frame is reciprocated and inserted into the embedding grooves on both sides respectively, so that the outer rotating frame is locked or unlocked.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a first support is installed at the top end of the base frame, and the bucket is rotatably mounted on the first support. The first support is installed at the top end of the base frame to support the rotation of the bucket.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a second support is installed at the top end of the base frame, and the stirring and processing component is rotatably mounted on the second support. The second support is installed at the top end of the base frame to support the rotation of the stirring and processing component.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a second liquid cylinder is rotatably installed between the base frame and the stirring and processing component, and a discharge component is installed on the bottom side of the stirring and processing component to guide the processed material to the outflow hopper.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that an outflow hopper is installed on the side of the base frame, which is directed to the discharge component. The outflow hopper is installed on the side of the base frame to receive the finished cat litter output by the discharge component.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a support plate is installed on the side of the mixing and processing component, and a clamping tube is fixedly installed on the bottom end face of the support plate. The support plate is installed on the side of the mixing and processing component, and the clamping tube is fixedly installed on the bottom end face.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that an installation plate is installed on the side of the sieve bucket, an end block is installed on one end of the snap-fit ​​rod, and the snap-fit ​​rod can extend through the installation plate and the support plate to engage with the snap-fit ​​tube.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a material receiving device for producing cat litter, which has the following beneficial effects: This utility model is equipped with a stable addition mechanism. The addition hopper is rotatably mounted on the first support, and its side is rotatably connected to the longitudinal plate through the first liquid cylinder. The first liquid cylinder drives the addition hopper to rotate and adjust the tilt angle so that the output end is accurately directed to the screen hopper, thereby realizing stable and controllable addition and precise feeding of materials.

[0015] This utility model is equipped with a bucket body locking mechanism. When the outer rotating frame is rotated, the locking block acts on the centripetal block, driving the locking block to slide laterally and embed into the locking groove on the outer wall of the locking rod to achieve a firm lock. When rotating in the opposite direction, the unlocking block pushes the centripetal block to make the locking block move away from the locking groove and quickly unlock, realizing a reliable connection and convenient disassembly and assembly of the screen bucket and the mixing and processing components.

[0016] This utility model is equipped with a snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism. When the outer rotating frame rotates, multiple sets of bidirectional rotating frames on its top end face extend into the embedding groove of the fixing block. The pressure spring generates pressure on the bidirectional rotating frame. During reciprocating rotation, the bidirectional rotating frame is embedded into the embedding groove on both sides to form a staged positioning. It provides stable locking and fixing in the locked position and unlocked position respectively, ensuring that the rotation operation of the outer rotating frame is accurate and controllable. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device in the unused state of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some of the stabilizing addition mechanisms in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the screen bucket installation method in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bucket body locking mechanism and locking auxiliary mechanism in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the bucket body locking mechanism and the locking auxiliary mechanism in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Base frame; 2. Longitudinal plate; 3. Adding hopper; 4. First liquid cylinder; 5. Stirring and processing component; 6. Screen hopper; 7. Connecting pipe; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Locking groove; 10. Locking block; 11. Centripetal block; 12. External rotating frame; 13. Rotary locking block; 14. Unlocking block; 15. Bidirectional rotating frame; 16. Fixing block; 17. Embedded groove; 18. Compression spring; 19. First support; 20. Second support; 21. Second liquid cylinder; 22. Discharge component; 23. Outflow hopper; 24. Support plate; 25. Mounting plate; 801. End block. Detailed Implementation

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-5 A cat litter production receiving device includes a base frame 1, a stabilizing adding mechanism, a hopper body locking mechanism, and a locking auxiliary mechanism. The stabilizing adding mechanism includes a longitudinal plate 2 and an adding hopper 3. The longitudinal plate 2 is fixedly installed on the top end of one end face of the base frame 1. The adding hopper 3 is rotatably installed on the top end face of the base frame 1. A first liquid cylinder 4 is rotatably connected to the side of the adding hopper 3 and one end of the longitudinal plate 2. A stirring and processing assembly 5 is installed on the top end of the base frame 1. A screen hopper 6 is installed on the stirring and processing assembly 5. The output end of the adding hopper 3 can be led to the screen hopper 6. The hopper body locking mechanism includes a locking pipe 7 and a locking rod 8. A locking groove 9 is opened on the outer wall of the locking rod 8. A locking block 10 is slidably installed laterally on the outer wall of the locking pipe 7. A centripetal block 11 is installed at one end of the locking block 10. An outer rotating frame 12 is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the locking pipe 7. A rotary locking block 13 and an unlocking block 14 are installed on the outer rotating frame 12. The unlocking block 14 can push the centripetal block 11 to make the locking block 10 move away from the locking groove 9.

[0023] In this embodiment, the addition hopper 3 is rotatably mounted on the first support 19 at the top of the base frame 1. Its side is rotatably connected to the longitudinal plate 2 through the first liquid cylinder 4. The first liquid cylinder 4 drives the addition hopper 3 to rotate around the first support 19, adjusting the tilt angle and orientation of the output end of the addition hopper 3, so that the material is stably guided to the screen hopper 6, realizing controllable addition and precise feeding. The locking rod 8 passes through the mounting plate 25 and the support plate 24 and extends into the locking tube 7 to engage. Rotating the outer rotating frame 12 causes the locking block 13 to act on the centripetal block 11. The locking block 10 slides laterally to embed into the locking groove 9 on the outer wall of the locking rod 8 to achieve a firm lock. When disassembly is required, the outer rotating frame 12 is rotated in the opposite direction to cause the unlocking block 14 to push the centripetal block 11, and the locking block 10 moves away from the locking groove 9 to release the engagement, realizing the rapid separation of the screen hopper 6 from the stirring and processing component 5.

[0024] The locking auxiliary mechanism includes a bidirectional rotating frame 15 and a fixing block 16. Multiple sets of bidirectional rotating frames 15 are installed on the top end face of the outer rotating frame 12, and multiple sets of fixing blocks 16 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the locking tube 7. The fixing block 16 has an embedding groove 17. The embedding groove 17 is symmetrically installed with compression springs 18 in the upper and lower parts. The bidirectional rotating frame 15 can extend into the embedding groove 17. The bidirectional rotating frame 15 is reciprocated and inserted into the embedding grooves 17 on both sides respectively, so that the outer rotating frame 12 is locked or unlocked.

[0025] In this embodiment, when the outer rotating frame 12 rotates, multiple sets of bidirectional rotating frames 15 on its top end face extend into the embedding grooves 17 on the fixing block 16. The compression spring 18 generates pressure and resistance on the bidirectional rotating frames 15. When the outer rotating frame 12 rotates back and forth, the bidirectional rotating frames 15 are respectively embedded in the embedding grooves 17 on both sides to form a staged positioning, providing stable locking and fixing in the locked position and unlocked position, respectively, to ensure that the rotation operation of the outer rotating frame 12 is accurate and reliable.

[0026] Please see Figures 1-5 As a supplementary embodiment of a cat litter production receiving device, which includes a stable adding mechanism, a hopper clamping mechanism, and a clamping auxiliary mechanism: A first support 19 is installed at the top end of the base frame 1, and the adding hopper 3 is rotatably installed on the first support 19. A second support 20 is installed at the top end of the base frame 1, and the mixing and processing component 5 is rotatably installed on the second support 20. A second liquid cylinder 21 is rotatably installed between the base frame 1 and the mixing and processing component 5. A discharge component 22 is installed on the side of the bottom end of the mixing and processing component 5. An outflow hopper 23 is installed on the side of the base frame 1, which can guide the discharge component 22 to the outflow hopper 23. A support plate 24 is installed on the side of the mixing and processing component 5, and a clamping pipe 7 is fixedly installed on the bottom end face of the support plate 24. An installation plate 25 is installed on the side of the sieve hopper 6. An end block 801 is installed at one end of the clamping rod 8, and the clamping rod 8 can extend through the installation plate 25 and the support plate 24 to engage with the clamping pipe 7.

[0027] More specifically, the addition hopper 3 is driven to rotate by the first liquid cylinder 4, which stably guides the material to the screen hopper 6. The screen hopper 6 is installed on the support plate 24 of the mixing and processing component 5 by the snap-fit ​​rod 8 and the snap-fit ​​pipe 7. When the outer rotating frame 12 is rotated, the bidirectional rotating frame 15 extends into the embedded groove 17 to provide positioning feedback. The locking block 13 acts to make the locking block 10 embedded in the snap-fit ​​groove 9 for locking installation. The mixing and processing component 5 is rotated and installed on the second support 20. The angle is adjusted by the rotation driven by the second liquid cylinder 21. The discharge component 22 on the bottom side guides the processed cat litter to the discharge hopper 23 for discharge. The reverse operation of the hopper body snap-fit ​​mechanism and the snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism makes the screen hopper 6 quickly separate, which is convenient for changing different models or for maintenance. The whole device realizes stable material addition, reliable screening and mixing processing, and convenient disassembly and maintenance.

[0028] In summary, when the overall equipment is in use or running: when the stable addition mechanism is required to run, the addition hopper 3 is rotatably mounted on the first support 19 at the top of the base frame 1. Its side is rotatably connected to the longitudinal plate 2 through the first liquid cylinder 4. The first liquid cylinder 4 drives the addition hopper 3 to rotate around the first support 19, adjusting the tilt angle and orientation of the output end of the addition hopper 3, so that the material is stably guided to the screen hopper 6, realizing controllable addition and precise feeding.

[0029] When the bucket body locking mechanism is in operation, the locking rod 8 passes through the mounting plate 25 and the support plate 24 and extends into the locking tube 7 to engage. Rotating the outer rotating frame 12 causes the locking block 13 to act on the centripetal block 11, and the locking block 10 slides laterally to embed into the locking groove 9 on the outer wall of the locking rod 8 to achieve a firm lock. When disassembly is required, rotating the outer rotating frame 12 in the opposite direction causes the unlocking block 14 to push the centripetal block 11, and the locking block 10 moves away from the locking groove 9 to release the engagement, thereby achieving rapid separation of the sieve bucket 6 from the stirring and processing component 5.

[0030] When the auxiliary mechanism needs to be engaged, as the outer rotating frame 12 rotates, multiple sets of bidirectional rotating frames 15 on its top end face extend into the embedding grooves 17 on the fixing block 16. The compression spring 18 generates pressure and resistance on the bidirectional rotating frames 15. When the outer rotating frame 12 reciprocates, the bidirectional rotating frames 15 are respectively embedded in the embedding grooves 17 on both sides to form a staged positioning, providing stable locking and fixing in the locked and unlocked positions, ensuring that the rotation operation of the outer rotating frame 12 is accurate and reliable.

[0031] The addition hopper 3 is driven to rotate by the first liquid cylinder 4, which stably guides the material to the screen hopper 6. The screen hopper 6 is installed on the support plate 24 of the mixing and processing component 5 by the snap-fit ​​rod 8 and the snap-fit ​​pipe 7. When the outer rotating frame 12 is rotated, the bidirectional rotating frame 15 extends into the embedded groove 17 to provide positioning feedback. The locking block 13 causes the locking block 10 to be embedded into the snap-fit ​​groove 9 for locking installation. The mixing and processing component 5 is rotatably installed on the second support 20 and is driven to rotate by the second liquid cylinder 21 to adjust the angle. The discharge component 22 on the bottom side guides the processed cat litter to the discharge hopper 23 for discharge. The reverse operation of the hopper body snap-fit ​​mechanism and the snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism allows the screen hopper 6 to be quickly separated, which is convenient for changing different models or for maintenance. The entire device realizes stable material addition, reliable screening and mixing processing, and convenient disassembly and maintenance.

[0032] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0033] In all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the operation of electrical components, unless otherwise explicitly described, are controlled by a controller. Since the devices matched with the controllers are common devices, their control principles and circuit connections are existing, well-known, and mature technologies, and their specific circuit structures will not be elaborated here. In all the solutions mentioned above, those involving motors can be used with a reducer if necessary. The connection structure and working principle between the motor and the reducer are existing, well-known technologies, and will not be elaborated here.

Claims

1. A feeding device for producing cat litter, comprising a base frame (1), a stabilizing feeding mechanism, a hopper clamping mechanism, and a clamping auxiliary mechanism, characterized in that: The stable addition mechanism includes a longitudinal plate (2) and an addition hopper (3). The longitudinal plate (2) is fixedly installed on the top end of one end face of the base frame (1). The addition hopper (3) is rotatably installed on the top end face of the base frame (1). A first liquid cylinder (4) is rotatably connected to the side of the addition hopper (3) and one end of the longitudinal plate (2). A stirring processing component (5) is installed on the top end of the base frame (1). A sieve hopper (6) is installed on the stirring processing component (5). The output end of the addition hopper (3) can be led to the sieve hopper (6). The hopper body locking mechanism includes a locking pipe (7) and a locking rod (8). A locking groove (9) is opened on the outer wall of the locking rod (8). A locking block (10) is slidably installed on the outer wall of the locking pipe (7). A centripetal block (11) is installed at one end of the locking block (10). An outer rotating frame (12) is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the locking pipe (7). A rotary locking block (13) and an unlocking block (14) are installed on the outer rotating frame (12).

2. The receiving device for producing cat litter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking auxiliary mechanism includes a bidirectional rotating frame (15) and a fixing block (16). Multiple sets of bidirectional rotating frames (15) are installed on the top end face of the outer rotating frame (12), and multiple sets of fixing blocks (16) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the locking tube (7). The fixing block (16) has an embedding groove (17). A pressure spring (18) is symmetrically installed in the embedding groove (17). The bidirectional rotating frame (15) can extend into the embedding groove (17). The bidirectional rotating frame (15) is reciprocated and embedded into the embedding grooves (17) on both sides respectively, so that the outer rotating frame (12) is locked or unlocked.

3. The receiving device for producing cat litter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the base frame (1) is provided with a first support (19), and the bucket (3) is rotatably mounted on the first support (19).

4. The receiving device for producing cat litter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the base frame (1) is provided with a second support (20), and the stirring and processing component (5) is rotatably mounted on the second support (20).

5. The receiving device for producing cat litter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second liquid cylinder (21) is rotatably installed between the base frame (1) and the stirring and processing assembly (5), and a discharge assembly (22) is installed on the bottom side of the stirring and processing assembly (5).

6. The receiving device for producing cat litter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base frame (1) is provided with an outflow hopper (23) on its side, which can be used to guide the discharge assembly (22) to the outflow hopper (23).

7. The receiving device for producing cat litter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the stirring and processing component (5) is provided with a support plate (24), and the clamping pipe (7) is fixedly installed on the bottom end face of the support plate (24).

8. The receiving device for producing cat litter according to claim 7, characterized in that: The side of the sieve bucket (6) is provided with an installation plate (25), and one end of the snap-fit ​​rod (8) is provided with an end block (801). The snap-fit ​​rod (8) can extend through the installation plate (25) and the support plate (24) to engage with the snap-fit ​​tube (7).

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