Ceramic softening device for ceramic production

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of ceramic softening device for ceramic production.The ceramic softening device for ceramic production includes: box, the top of the box is equipped with feed inlet;Lifting plate, the lifting plate is located in the box, rotatingly installed with placing seat on the lifting plate, placing groove for placing pottery clay is equipped on the placing seat;Mounting groove, the mounting groove is equipped on the inner wall of the box, heating pipe is equipped in the mounting groove;Automatic feeding and discharging mechanism, the automatic feeding and discharging mechanism is equipped on the box, for driving pottery clay to automatically enter and exit in the box;Humidification mechanism, the humidification mechanism is equipped on the box, for humidifying pottery clay.The ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by the utility model has the advantages of automatic humidification and uniform heating of pottery clay, promoting the distribution and combination of moisture inside pottery clay, making pottery clay easier to soften, and improving the softening effect of pottery clay.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic production technology, and in particular to a ceramic softening device for ceramic production. Background Technology

[0002] Ceramics is a collective term for pottery and porcelain. It refers to various products made from natural clay and various natural minerals as the main raw materials, which are crushed, mixed, shaped and fired. Ceramics have a wide range of applications in human life and industrial production.

[0003] In the ceramic production process, the softening of clay is a crucial step that directly affects the quality and forming effect of ceramic products. It is necessary to control the temperature and humidity to bring the clay body to a suitable softening state for processing. Traditional clay softening methods often rely on manual addition of water, which results in unstable water addition and unsatisfactory softening effect.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new ceramic softening device for ceramic production to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the technical problems of traditional clay softening methods that rely on manual water addition, resulting in unstable water volume and unsatisfactory softening effects, this utility model provides a ceramic softening device for ceramic production.

[0006] The ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model includes: a box body with a feed inlet at the top; a lifting plate located inside the box body, with a placement seat rotatably mounted on the lifting plate, the placement seat having a placement groove for placing clay; an installation groove located on the inner wall of the box body, with a heating tube inside the installation groove; an automatic feeding and discharging mechanism located on the box body for automatically feeding and discharging clay into and out of the box body; and a humidification mechanism located on the box body for humidifying the clay.

[0007] Preferably, the automatic feeding and discharging mechanism includes a drive motor, a bidirectional screw, two slides, four fixing blocks, and two support rods. The drive motor is fixedly installed on one side of the housing. The bidirectional screw is rotatably installed on the housing. One end of the bidirectional screw is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor via a coupling. Both slides are threaded onto the bidirectional screw. The four fixing blocks are respectively located at the bottom of the lifting plate and on the two slides. The two ends of the two support rods are respectively hinged onto the four fixing blocks.

[0008] Preferably, the humidification mechanism includes a water tank, a suction pump, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, and multiple atomizing nozzles. The water tank is fixedly installed on one side of the housing, the suction pump is fixedly installed on the water tank, the inlet end of the inlet pipe extends into the water tank, the outlet end of the inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the suction pump, the inlet end of the outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the suction pump, the outlet end of the outlet pipe extends into the housing, and the multiple atomizing nozzles are all fixedly connected to the outlet end of the outlet pipe.

[0009] Preferably, a rotating motor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting plate, a rotating rod is rotatably installed on the lifting plate, the top end of the rotating rod is fixed to the placement seat, and the bottom end of the rotating rod is fixed to the output shaft of the rotating motor through a coupling.

[0010] Preferably, an electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on one side of the box, and the output rod of the electric telescopic rod is provided with a sealing cover for blocking the feed inlet.

[0011] Preferably, a guide rod is fixedly installed on the top inner wall of the box, and the guide rod slides through the lifting plate.

[0012] Preferably, one side of the box is provided with a transparent observation window for observing the state of the clay.

[0013] Compared with related technologies, the ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This utility model provides a ceramic softening device for ceramic production: 1. The heat generated by the heating tube can evenly heat the clay, promoting the distribution and binding of moisture inside the clay, making it easier to soften. At the same time, the humidification mechanism adds moisture during or after heating, further improving the softening effect of the clay. The softened clay has a more uniform and delicate texture, making it easier for subsequent processing operations. Through the cooperation of the drive motor, bidirectional screw, slide, fixing block and support rod, the operation of clay entering and leaving the box is automated, improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity. 2. By controlling the running time and power of the suction pump, the amount of water drawn from the water tank can be controlled, thereby controlling the amount of humidification of the clay. The atomizing nozzle can atomize the water into fine water mist particles and spray them evenly on the clay inside the box, so that all parts of the clay can fully absorb water, avoiding the problem of uneven humidification in some areas, and improving the quality of clay softening. By rotating the motor to drive the clay on the placement base to rotate, the heat can be transferred to the interior of the clay more evenly, and the water can also penetrate into the clay more evenly. 3. The opening and closing of the sealing cover is controlled by an electric telescopic rod, which is simple and quick to operate, eliminating the need for manual operation, saving time and labor costs, and improving production efficiency. The guide rod provides precise guidance for the lifting plate's movement, ensuring that the lifting plate maintains a straight line during the rising and falling process. The transparent observation window allows operators to monitor the various states of the clay during the softening process in real time and promptly identify any potential problems. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A front view schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model; Figure 2 A front cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model; Figure 3 A rear view schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model; Figure 4 for Figure 2 An enlarged structural diagram of part A shown in the figure; Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part B.

[0015] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Feed inlet; 3. Lifting plate; 4. Placement seat; 5. Placement slot; 6. Mounting slot; 7. Heating tube; 8. Drive motor; 9. Bidirectional screw; 10. Slide seat; 11. Fixing block; 12. Support rod; 13. Water tank; 14. Suction pump; 15. Water inlet pipe; 16. Water outlet pipe; 17. Atomizing nozzle; 18. Rotating motor; 19. Rotating rod; 20. Electric telescopic rod; 21. Sealing cover; 22. Guide rod; 23. Transparent observation window. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Please refer to the following: Figures 1-5 , among which, Figure Figure 1 A front view schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model; Figure 2 A front cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model; Figure 3 A rear view schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model; Figure 4 for Figure 2 An enlarged structural diagram of part A shown in the figure; Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part B.

[0018] A ceramic softening device for ceramic production includes: a housing 1 with a feed inlet 2 at the top; a lifting plate 3 located inside the housing 1, with a placement seat 4 rotatably mounted on the lifting plate 3, and a placement groove 5 for placing clay on the placement seat 4; an installation groove 6 located on the inner wall of the housing 1, with a heating tube 7 inside the installation groove 6; an automatic feeding and discharging mechanism located on the housing 1 for automatically feeding and discharging clay into and out of the housing 1; and a humidification mechanism located on the housing 1 for humidifying the clay. The heat generated by the heating tube 7 can evenly heat the clay, promoting the distribution and binding of moisture within the clay, making it easier to soften. Simultaneously, the humidification mechanism provides timely humidification during or after heating, further improving the softening effect of the clay, resulting in a more uniform and delicate texture, making it easier for subsequent processing operations.

[0019] The automatic feeding and discharging mechanism includes a drive motor 8, a bidirectional screw 9, two slides 10, four fixing blocks 11, and two support rods 12. The drive motor 8 is fixedly installed on one side of the housing 1. The bidirectional screw 9 is rotatably installed on the housing 1. One end of the bidirectional screw 9 is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor 8 via a coupling. Both slides 10 are threaded onto the bidirectional screw 9. The four fixing blocks 11 are respectively located at the bottom of the lifting plate 3 and on the two slides 10. The two ends of the two support rods 12 are respectively hinged onto the four fixing blocks 11. Through the cooperation of the drive motor 8, the bidirectional screw 9, the slides 10, the fixing blocks 11, and the support rods 12, the automated operation of the clay entering and leaving the housing 1 is realized, improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity.

[0020] The humidification mechanism includes a water tank 13, a suction pump 14, an inlet pipe 15, an outlet pipe 16, and multiple atomizing nozzles 17. The water tank 13 is fixedly installed on one side of the housing 1, and the suction pump 14 is fixedly installed on the water tank 13. The inlet end of the inlet pipe 15 extends into the water tank 13, and the outlet end of the inlet pipe 15 is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the suction pump 14. The inlet end of the outlet pipe 16 is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the suction pump 14. The water outlet extends into the housing 1, and multiple atomizing nozzles 17 are fixedly connected to the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 16. By controlling the running time and power of the suction pump 14, the amount of water drawn from the water tank 13 can be controlled, thereby controlling the amount of humidification on the clay. The atomizing nozzles 17 can atomize water into fine water mist particles and spray them evenly onto the clay in the housing 1, so that all parts of the clay can fully absorb water, avoiding the problem of uneven humidification in certain areas and improving the quality of clay softening.

[0021] A rotating motor 18 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting plate 3, and a rotating rod 19 is rotatably installed on the lifting plate 3. The top end of the rotating rod 19 is fixed to the placement seat 4, and the bottom end of the rotating rod 19 is fixed to the output shaft of the rotating motor 18 through a coupling. The rotating motor 18 drives the clay on the placement seat 4 to rotate, so that heat can be transferred to the interior of the clay more evenly, and moisture can also penetrate into the clay more evenly.

[0022] An electric telescopic rod 20 is fixedly installed on one side of the housing 1. The output rod of the electric telescopic rod 20 is equipped with a sealing cover 21 for blocking the feed inlet 2. The opening and closing of the sealing cover 21 is controlled by the electric telescopic rod 20. The operation is simple and quick, without the need for manual operation, saving time and labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0023] A guide rod 22 is fixedly installed on the top inner wall of the housing 1. The guide rod 22 slides through the lifting plate 3. The guide rod 22 provides precise guidance for the lifting movement of the lifting plate 3, so that the lifting plate 3 always maintains linear movement during the rising and falling process.

[0024] One side of the box 1 is provided with a transparent observation window 23 for observing the state of the clay. Through the transparent observation window 23, the operator can keep abreast of the various state information of the clay during the softening process and promptly detect any potential problems.

[0025] It is worth noting that the circuits, electronic components, and modules involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.

[0026] The working principle of the ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model is as follows: In use, when it is necessary to put clay into the box 1 for softening, control the electric telescopic rod 20 to extend its output rod. Since the sealing cover 21 is installed on the output rod of the electric telescopic rod 20, as the output rod extends, the sealing cover 21 will move away from the feed inlet 2 of the box 1, thereby opening the feed inlet 2. Then start the drive motor 8. The output shaft of the drive motor 8 drives the bidirectional screw 9 to rotate through the coupling. Since the two slides 10 are threaded on the bidirectional screw 9, when the bidirectional screw 9 rotates, the two slides 10 will move closer to each other along the bidirectional screw 9. At this time, the two support rods 12 are respectively hinged to the fixing block 11 at the bottom of the lifting plate 3 and the fixing block on the two slides 10. On step 11, as the slide 10 approaches, the angle between the two support rods 12 gradually decreases, thereby pushing the lifting plate 3 to rise and placing the clay in the placement groove 5. The bidirectional screw 9 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the two slides 10 will move closer and further away from each other along the bidirectional screw 9. The angle between the two support rods 12 gradually increases, thereby driving the lifting plate 3 to move down into the box 1. Then, the output rod of the electric telescopic rod 20 is controlled to retract, and the output rod pushes the sealing cover 21 to move towards the feed inlet 2 until the sealing cover 21 completely covers the feed inlet 2, so that a relatively closed space is formed inside the box 1. At this time, the heating tube 7 and the humidification mechanism inside the box 1 can work normally to heat and humidify the clay. The heating element 7 in the installation slot 6 is activated. The heating element 7 generates heat to heat the environment inside the box 1, thereby softening the clay in the placement slot 5. During the heating process, ensure that the water tank 13 contains an appropriate amount of water for the humidification operation. The suction pump 14 is then activated and begins to work, drawing water from the water tank 13 through the water inlet pipe 15. The water enters from the inlet end of the water inlet pipe 15 and is transported to the inlet end of the suction pump 14. After entering the suction pump 14, the water is... The water is pressurized and delivered to the inlet end of the water outlet pipe 16, and then delivered into the box 1 through the water outlet pipe 16. The outlet end of the water outlet pipe 16 is fixedly connected to multiple atomizing nozzles 17. The water is atomized into fine water mist particles through the atomizing nozzles 17 and evenly sprayed onto the clay in the box 1 to achieve the humidification operation of the clay. When the clay reaches the appropriate humidity or the humidification requirement is completed (the inner wall of the box 1 is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor), the suction pump 14 is turned off, the water is stopped from being drawn from the water tank 13, and the humidification operation ends. The clay is placed in the placement slot 5 of the placement seat 4 and is undergoing softening treatment inside the box 1 (such as during the heating and humidification stages). The rotating motor 18 is started, and the output shaft of the rotating motor 18 begins to rotate. Since the bottom end of the rotating rod 19 is fixed to the output shaft of the rotating motor 18 through a coupling, the rotating rod 19 will rotate together with the output shaft. The top end of the rotating rod 19 is fixed to the placement seat 4. Therefore, the rotation of the rotating rod 19 will drive the placement seat 4 to rotate on the lifting plate 3, thereby causing the clay placed in the placement slot 5 to rotate. The rotation of the clay can ensure that all surfaces of the clay can receive heat and moisture evenly. When the clay has been softened and needs to be removed from the box 1, the output rod of the electric telescopic rod 20 is extended again, which drives the sealing cover 21 away from the feed port 2, opens the feed port 2, and then the placement seat 4 and the clay are pushed out of the box 1 by the automatic feeding and discharging mechanism to complete the discharge operation.

[0027] Compared with related technologies, the ceramic softening device for ceramic production provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This invention provides a ceramic softening device for ceramic production. The heat generated by the heating tube 7 evenly heats the clay, promoting the distribution and binding of moisture within the clay, making it easier to soften. Simultaneously, the humidification mechanism provides timely humidification during or after heating, further improving the softening effect. This results in a more uniform and delicate texture, making subsequent processing easier. The coordinated operation of the drive motor 8, bidirectional screw 9, slide 10, fixing block 11, and support rod 12 automates the entry and exit of the clay from the container 1, improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity. By controlling the operating time and power of the suction pump 14, the amount of water drawn from the water tank 13 can be controlled, thereby controlling the amount of humidification applied to the clay. The atomizing nozzle 17 atomizes water into fine water mist particles and distributes them evenly. The water is sprayed onto the clay inside the housing 1, ensuring that all parts of the clay can fully absorb moisture, avoiding uneven humidification and improving the quality of clay softening. The rotating motor 18 drives the clay on the placement seat 4 to rotate, allowing heat to be transferred more evenly to the clay's interior and moisture to penetrate more evenly. The electric telescopic rod 20 controls the opening and closing of the sealing cover 21, making operation simple and quick, eliminating the need for manual operation, saving time and labor costs, and improving production efficiency. The guide rod 22 provides precise guidance for the lifting plate 3's upward and downward movement, ensuring that the lifting plate 3 maintains a straight line during ascent and descent. The transparent observation window 23 allows operators to monitor the various states of the clay during the softening process in real time and promptly identify any potential problems.

[0028] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, those skilled in the art who understand the principle of the above utility model can clearly understand the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system.

[0029] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A ceramic softening device for ceramic production, characterized in that, include: The box body has a feed inlet at the top; A lifting plate is provided inside the box, and a placement seat is rotatably mounted on the lifting plate. The placement seat is provided with a placement groove for placing clay. The mounting slot is located on the inner wall of the housing, and a heating tube is installed inside the mounting slot; An automatic feeding and discharging mechanism is provided on the box body and is used to drive the clay to automatically enter and exit the box body; A humidification mechanism, located on the box body, is used to humidify the clay.

2. The ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic feeding and discharging mechanism includes a drive motor, a bidirectional screw, two slides, four fixed blocks, and two support rods. The drive motor is fixedly installed on one side of the housing. The bidirectional screw is rotatably installed on the housing. One end of the bidirectional screw is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor via a coupling. Both slides are threaded onto the bidirectional screw. The four fixed blocks are respectively located at the bottom of the lifting plate and on the two slides. The two ends of the two support rods are respectively hinged onto the four fixed blocks.

3. The ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidification mechanism includes a water tank, a suction pump, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, and multiple atomizing nozzles. The water tank is fixedly installed on one side of the housing, the suction pump is fixedly installed on the water tank, the inlet end of the inlet pipe extends into the water tank, the outlet end of the inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the suction pump, the inlet end of the outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the suction pump, the outlet end of the outlet pipe extends into the housing, and the multiple atomizing nozzles are all fixedly connected to the outlet end of the outlet pipe.

4. The ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotating motor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting plate, and a rotating rod is rotatably installed on the lifting plate. The top end of the rotating rod is fixed to the placement seat, and the bottom end of the rotating rod is fixed to the output shaft of the rotating motor through a coupling.

5. The ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 1, characterized in that, An electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on one side of the box, and the output rod of the electric telescopic rod is equipped with a sealing cover for blocking the feed inlet.

6. The ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 1, characterized in that, A guide rod is fixedly installed on the top inner wall of the box, and the guide rod slides through the lifting plate.

7. The ceramic softening device for ceramic production according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the box is equipped with a transparent observation window for observing the state of the clay.

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