Animal feed proportioning device

Abstract

This invention provides an animal feed mixing device to solve the technical problem of generating a large amount of dust during the mixing process of the mixed feed. The mixing device includes: a base with a vertically upward-facing support column on one side; a support arm, one end of which is rotatably connected to the top of the support column; a rotating assembly mounted on the support arm, the rotating assembly having a clamping part; a container detachably mounted on the clamping part; and a lifting assembly mounted on the base, the lifting end of the lifting assembly slidingly contacting the other end of the support arm. Initially, the support arm maintains an angle of 30°–45° with the horizontal plane, and the rotation angle of the support arm on the support column is 0°–90°. This mixing device effectively mixes the mixed feed by driving the container to shake on the support arm via the lifting assembly and by driving the container to rotate via the rotating assembly, while significantly reducing dust.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feed processing technology, and specifically to an animal feed formulation device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern animal husbandry and aquaculture, animal feed production is a core element in ensuring healthy animal growth and efficient production. The quality of feed products directly affects breeding efficiency and food safety. To meet the nutritional needs of different species and growth stages of animals, feed is usually composed of a variety of raw materials. These raw materials include, but are not limited to, energy and protein raw materials such as corn, soybean meal, and wheat bran, as well as premixes containing vitamins, trace elements, and amino acids. Therefore, during the production process, these raw materials with different forms, densities, and particle sizes must be thoroughly and uniformly mixed according to scientifically calculated precise proportions to ensure the uniformity of nutritional components in the final product and avoid nutritional deficiencies or poisoning in animals due to uneven feeding.

[0003] Currently, the mainstream equipment in the industry for achieving the above-mentioned mixing process is various types of mechanical mixers, such as horizontal ribbon mixers, vertical conical mixers, or twin-shaft paddle mixers. The core working principle of these devices is to use stirring components (such as ribbons and paddles) to rotate in a closed or semi-closed cavity, forcibly turning and shearing the various raw materials input, thereby achieving macroscopic mixing.

[0004] However, long-term production practice and research have revealed a significant and persistent technical defect in this mixing method that is mainly based on mechanical stirring: during high-speed and violent stirring, a large amount of fine particulate matter, i.e. dust, is generated due to the continuous collision and friction between materials, between materials and stirring components and the inner wall of the cavity. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the technical problem of generating a large amount of dust during the mixing process of formulated feed, this invention provides an animal feed mixing device. By driving the container to shake on the support arm through a lifting component and driving the container to rotate through a rotating component, the formulated feed can be effectively mixed while significantly reducing dust.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0007] An animal feed mixing device, comprising:

[0008] The base has a vertical support column on one side;

[0009] A support arm, one end of which is rotatably connected to the top of the support column;

[0010] A rotating assembly is disposed on the support arm, and the rotating assembly has a clamping part;

[0011] The container is detachably mounted on the clamping part;

[0012] A lifting assembly is mounted on the base, and the lifting end of the lifting assembly slides in contact with the other end of the support arm.

[0013] In the initial state, the support arm maintains an angle of 30°-45° with the horizontal plane, and the rotation angle of the support arm on the support column is 0°-90°.

[0014] Optionally, a support plate is provided on the side of the support arm, and the rotating assembly is disposed on the support plate.

[0015] Optionally, the rotating component includes:

[0016] A first motor is mounted on the support plate, and the output shaft of the first motor passes through the support plate.

[0017] A rotating disk is rotatably mounted on the support plate and is poweredly connected to the output shaft of the first motor.

[0018] The clamping part is located on the rotating disk.

[0019] Optionally, the clamping part includes:

[0020] Multiple connecting plates are arranged in a ring around the rotating disk, and the connecting plates have connecting holes;

[0021] The container bottom has multiple mounting surfaces that match all of the connecting plates, and the connecting plates are connected to the mounting surfaces by bolts.

[0022] Optionally, the lifting assembly includes:

[0023] A support platform is arranged horizontally and slides in contact with the end of the support arm; the support platform is provided with threaded holes.

[0024] A lead screw is rotatably mounted on the base and matches a threaded hole on the support platform;

[0025] A second motor is mounted on the base, and the output shaft of the second motor is poweredly connected to one end of the lead screw.

[0026] Optionally, each end of the support platform is provided with a threaded hole, and a lead screw is matched in each of the two threaded holes;

[0027] Both lead screws are poweredly connected to the output shaft of the second motor.

[0028] Optionally, a gearbox is provided between the two lead screws and the output shaft of the second motor.

[0029] Optionally, one end of the support arm is rotatably provided with a slider, which slides in contact with the support platform.

[0030] Optionally, the slider is provided with a roller, which is rotatably mounted on the support platform.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0032] A rotating component and a container are installed on the support arm. The container contains feed that needs to be mixed and proportioned. During the entire mixing process, the rotating component drives the container to rotate, and the lifting component drives the support arm to rotate 90° clockwise and then 90° counterclockwise around the top of the support column. This allows the proportioned feed to be mixed in the container while avoiding the generation of a large amount of dust during the mixing process.

[0033] This application can effectively reduce the amount of dust generated. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a front structural diagram of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0037] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0040] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Example:

[0042] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment discloses an animal feed formulation device, including a base 10, a support arm 20, a rotating component 30, a container 40, and a lifting component 50, wherein a support column 11 is vertically installed on one side of the base 10.

[0043] Specifically, the top of the support column 11 is rotatably connected to one end of the support arm 20, and the axis of rotation of the support arm 20 is located on a horizontal plane. A rotating assembly 30 is installed on one side of the support arm 20, and a clamping part is provided on the rotating assembly 30, on which a container 40 is detachably installed.

[0044] Container 40 is used to hold pre-mixed feed that needs to be blended. A sealing cap is installed at the opening of container 40, typically using a gasket to achieve a seal between the cap and the opening. Container 40, mounted on rotating assembly 30, can rotate at a constant speed of approximately 5 revolutions per minute.

[0045] The lifting assembly 50 is mounted on the base 10. The lifting end of the lifting assembly 50 slides in contact with the end of the support arm 20 away from the support column 11. Furthermore, the lifting end of the lifting assembly 50 can reciprocate in the vertical direction.

[0046] In the initial state, before the feed that is about to be proportioned is loaded into the container, there is an angle of 30°-45° between the length direction of the support arm 20 and the horizontal plane. At the same time, the tilt direction and angle of the container 40 are the same as the tilt direction and angle of the support arm 20, and the tilt direction and angle of the rotation axis of the rotating component 30 are also the same as the tilt direction and angle of the support arm 20.

[0047] In this embodiment, a rotating component 30 and a container 40 are mounted on a support arm 20. The container 40 contains feed that needs to be fully mixed and proportioned. During the entire mixing process, the rotating component 30 drives the container 40 to rotate at a speed of 5 revolutions per minute. The lifting component 50 drives the support arm 20 to rotate 90° clockwise and then 90° counterclockwise around the top of the support column 11, so that the support arm 20 reciprocates within the range of 0°-90°, thereby mixing the proportioned feed in the container while avoiding the generation of a large amount of dust during the mixing process.

[0048] In one specific embodiment:

[0049] A support plate 21 is provided on the side of the support arm 20, and the rotating component 30 is mounted on the support plate 21. The rotating component 30 is mounted on the support arm 20 via the support plate 21. In order to control the center of gravity of the entire device and to ensure that the two ends of the support arm 20 are evenly stressed, the support plate 21 is installed at the end of the support arm 20 near the lifting component 50.

[0050] Specifically, the rotating assembly 30 includes a first motor 31 and a rotating disk 32. The first motor 31 is mounted on the side of the support plate 21 near the lifting assembly 50. The output shaft of the first motor 31 passes through the support plate 21 and is rotatably connected to the support plate 21 via a bearing.

[0051] A rotating disk 32 is rotatably mounted on the other side of the support plate 21, and the rotating disk 32 is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the first motor 31. Thus, the rotating disk 32 can be directly driven to rotate by the first motor 31.

[0052] The aforementioned clamping part is mounted on the rotating disk 32.

[0053] Preferably, a reducer is installed on the support plate 21, the output shaft of the first motor 31 is connected to the input end of the reducer, and the output end of the reducer is a shaft that passes through the support plate 21 and is connected to the rotating disk 32.

[0054] In addition, the clamping part has multiple connecting plates 33, all of which are arranged in a ring around the rotating disk 32, and each connecting plate 33 has a connecting hole. The bottom of the container 40 has multiple mounting surfaces that match each of the connecting plates 33, and the connecting plates 33 are connected to the mounting surfaces by bolts. Typically, threaded holes are provided on the mounting surfaces at the bottom of the container 40. After the bolt passes through the connecting holes on the connecting plates 33, it matches the threaded holes on the mounting surfaces, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the container 40 and the clamping part.

[0055] During operation, the first motor 31 drives the rotating disk 32 to rotate, which in turn drives the container 40 to rotate. A reducer increases the torque output of the first motor 31 and decreases its output speed.

[0056] In another specific embodiment:

[0057] The lifting assembly 50 includes a support platform 51, a lead screw 52, ​​and a second motor 53. The support platform 51 is horizontally oriented, with its top surface in sliding contact with the end of the support arm 20. The support platform 51 has a threaded hole. The lead screw 52 is vertically oriented, rotatably mounted on the base 10, and matches the threaded hole on the support platform 51. Generally, an L-shaped bracket is installed on the base 10 to limit the top end of the lead screw 52, ​​preventing it from wobbling.

[0058] The second motor 53 is mounted on the base 10. The output shaft of the second motor 53 is connected to the bottom end of the lead screw 52, ​​thereby driving the lead screw 52 to rotate. Then, through the threaded engagement between the lead screw 52 and the support platform 51, the support platform 51 is driven to move in the vertical direction.

[0059] Because the top surface of the support platform 51 is in sliding contact with the end of the support arm 20, the end of the support arm 20 can slide on the top surface of the support platform 51 during the upward movement of the support platform 51, thereby driving the support arm 20 to rotate on the support column 11. By controlling the height of the rise of the support platform 51, the rotation angle of the support arm 20 can be controlled; by controlling the speed of the rise of the support platform 51, the rotation speed of the support arm 20 can be controlled.

[0060] Generally, to improve the stability of the support platform 51's movement, a threaded hole is provided at each end of the support platform 51, and a lead screw 52 is matched in each of the two threaded holes. Both lead screws 52 are poweredly connected to the output shaft of the second motor 53. Thus, the second motor 53 simultaneously drives both lead screws 52 to rotate. Typically, the two lead screws 52 have the same specifications, and the thread helix direction of the two threaded holes is also the same; therefore, the second motor 53 drives the two lead screws 52 to rotate in the same direction.

[0061] Preferably, a gearbox is provided between the two lead screws 52 and the output shaft of the second motor 53. The gearbox is also a reducer. The gearbox has two output ends and one input end, which are respectively connected to the bottom ends of the two lead screws 52 and the output shaft of the second motor 53.

[0062] To slow down the wear rate of the broken support arm 20, a slider 22 is rotatably installed at one end of the support arm 20, and the slider 22 slides in contact with the support platform 51.

[0063] Alternatively, a roller can be installed on the slider 22, so that the roller rolls on the support platform 51, thereby changing the sliding friction into rolling friction and improving the service life of the structure.

[0064] The embodiments described above merely illustrate specific implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An animal feed proportioning device, characterized in that, include: The base has a vertical support column on one side; A support arm, one end of which is rotatably connected to the top of the support column; A rotating assembly is disposed on the support arm, and the rotating assembly has a clamping part; The container is detachably mounted on the clamping part; A lifting assembly is mounted on the base, and the lifting end of the lifting assembly slides in contact with the other end of the support arm. In the initial state, the support arm maintains an angle of 30°-45° with the horizontal plane, and the rotation angle of the support arm on the support column is 0°-90°.

2. The animal feed proportioning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support plate is provided on the side of the support arm, and the rotating assembly is disposed on the support plate.

3. The animal feed proportioning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating component includes: A first motor is mounted on the support plate, and the output shaft of the first motor passes through the support plate. A rotating disk is rotatably mounted on the support plate and is poweredly connected to the output shaft of the first motor. The clamping part is located on the rotating disk.

4. The animal feed proportioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping part includes: Multiple connecting plates are arranged in a ring around the rotating disk, and the connecting plates have connecting holes; The container bottom has multiple mounting surfaces that match all of the connecting plates, and the connecting plates are connected to the mounting surfaces by bolts.

5. The animal feed proportioning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes: A support platform is arranged horizontally and slides in contact with the end of the support arm; the support platform is provided with threaded holes. A lead screw is rotatably mounted on the base and matches a threaded hole on the support platform; A second motor is mounted on the base, and the output shaft of the second motor is poweredly connected to one end of the lead screw.

6. The animal feed proportioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support platform has a threaded hole at each end, and a lead screw is matched in each of the two threaded holes; Both lead screws are poweredly connected to the output shaft of the second motor.

7. The animal feed proportioning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A gearbox is provided between the two lead screws and the output shaft of the second motor.

8. The animal feed proportioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, One end of the support arm is rotatably equipped with a slider, which slides in contact with the support platform.

9. The animal feed proportioning device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The slider is equipped with rollers, which are rotatably mounted on the support platform.

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