An integrated dosing and mixing machine

Abstract

Integrated dosing and mixing machine, characterized in that the integrated dosing and mixing machine comprises: a main frame; a dosing system connected to the main frame, wherein the dosing system comprises a color matching module and a material receiving module; a mixing system arranged below the color matching module and detachably connected to the main frame, wherein the mixing system is able to evenly mix the materials dispensed from the dosing system by means of a rotary movement.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of material dyeing and mixing devices, in particular an integrated dosing and mixing machine. State of the art

[0002] The basic principle underlying the production of various automotive paints, coatings, emulsion paints, and printing inks is to mix masterbatch and additives in specific ratios and then thoroughly blend these components to create the desired coating formulation. Currently, paint mixing systems are typically used for this formulation process. These systems generally comprise several masterbatch tanks, each equipped with a corresponding conveying module. These conveying modules meter masterbatch from different tanks into a mixing tank according to the recipe. The materials are then blended using a homogenizer (manual mixing is less precise than automated control), resulting in the desired coating.

[0003] To reduce the footprint of the equipment and increase production efficiency, integrated machines combining color mixing systems and mixing units have entered the market. However, the mixing module in current integrated machines uses an oscillation-based mixing method, which is better suited to materials with low mass and volume. When the mass and volume of the materials in the mixing vessel are considerable, the mixing efficiency of the mixing module in current integrated machines decreases significantly. Summary of the utility model

[0004] In light of the foregoing, the present application aims to provide an integrated dosing and mixing machine to solve the problem that current integrated machines using an oscillation-based mixing method are unsuitable for materials with significant mass and large volume, resulting in low mixing efficiency.

[0005] For the above-mentioned purpose, the present utility model provides an integrated dosing and mixing machine, the integrated dosing and mixing machine comprising: a main frame; a dosing system connected to the main frame, wherein the dosing system comprises a color matching module and a material receiving module; a mixing system arranged below the color matching module and detachably connected to the main frame, wherein the mixing system is able to evenly mix the materials dispensed from the dosing system by means of a rotary movement.

[0006] Preferably, the underside of the main frame is provided with a plurality of connecting plates. The mixing system comprises a subframe and a plurality of support legs, the support legs passing through corresponding connecting plates to be connected to the subframe, thereby allowing the support legs to be raised and lowered relative to the subframe and furthermore enabling the support legs to drive the subframe to be raised and lowered relative to the main frame.

[0007] Preferably, the support legs comprise threaded rods and support sections that fit over the first ends of the threaded rods. The connecting plates are provided with circular openings through which the respective second ends of the threaded rods pass to engage in corresponding threaded connections with the subframe. A clearance is provided between the circular openings and the threaded rods. The connecting plate is further provided with a spacer plate that is connected to the connecting plate accordingly.

[0008] Preferably, the mixing system further comprises a rotary module that is rotatable relative to the subframe. The rotary module comprises a rotating shaft assembly and an associated mounting assembly, wherein the rotating shaft assembly is rotatably connected to the subframe and can drive the mounting assembly to synchronous rotation. The line on which the center of rotation of the rotary module lies extends along the first direction.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting assembly comprises a guide rail that is rigidly connected to the rotating shaft assembly, the extension direction of the guide rail being defined as the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The mounting assembly further comprises an upper support arm and a lower support arm that are slidably connected to the guide rail, the upper support arm and the lower support arm being movable towards or away from each other along the second direction. Both the upper support arm and the lower support arm extend along the first direction. The underside of the upper support arm facing the lower support arm is provided with an upper pressure plate, the upper pressure plate being rotatably connected to the upper support arm.The upper surface of the lower support arm, facing the upper support arm, is provided with a lower pressure plate, the lower pressure plate being rotatably connected to the lower support arm. The upper pressure plate and the lower pressure plate can rotate coaxially, with the line on which the centers of rotation of the upper pressure plate and the lower pressure plate lie extending along the second direction.

[0010] Preferably, along the first direction, the lower support arm comprises a support arm body and a movable arm arranged one behind the other. The support arm body is slidably connected to the guide rail. The movable arm is slidably connected to the support arm body. The lower pressure plate is rotatably connected to the movable arm. The movable arm is able to move back and forth along the first direction relative to the support arm body. When the movable arm slides toward the support arm body to an end position, the movable arm can be locked to the support arm body by means of the locking assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the locking assembly comprises a first locking element positioned on the underside of the movable arm and a second locking element positioned on the underside of the support arm body. A first end of the first locking element, positioned next to the support arm body, is provided with a clamping groove, and a first end of the second locking element, positioned next to the movable arm, is provided with a clamping hook. The clamping hook and the clamping groove can interlock.

[0012] Preferably, the underside of the support arm body is attached to a support bracket which has an L-shaped through-hole. The support bracket is slipped over the outside of the second locking element through the through-hole, so that the first end of the second locking element projects beyond the outside of the support bracket. The outside of the second end of the second locking element is secured to a locking pin, and a compression spring is slipped over the outside of the locking pin. The lower end of the locking pin furthest from the second locking element extends through the through-hole to the outside of the support bracket. The subframe is provided with a counterweight block which is detachably connected to the lower end of the locking pin. When the rotary module is in operation, the clamping hook and the clamping groove engage.After the rotary module has thoroughly mixed the material, the upper and lower support arms move away from each other, causing the locking pin to rest against the counterweight block. The counterweight block can then exert pressure on the locking pin. When this pressure exceeds the elastic force of the compression spring, the locking pin causes the second locking element to move away from the first locking element in the second direction, thus releasing the clamping hook and the clamping groove accordingly.

[0013] Preferably, the main frame comprises a main body designed as a frame structure and an associated baffle plate. The baffle plate includes a partition plate and side plates, thereby forming a first and a second enclosure cavity within the main frame. The color matching module and the mixing system are each arranged within the first and second enclosure cavities, respectively.

[0014] Preferably, the material receiving module includes a support plate attached to the outside of the side panel, which serves to hold the material receiving hopper. The height of the support plate is adjustable. The material receiving hopper can collect the material exiting the color matching module. At least one of the side panels is provided with a transfer window through which the material can be conveyed from the material receiving hopper to the mixing system.

[0015] According to the integrated dosing and mixing machine of the present utility model, the dosing system and the mixing system are integrated into a single unit via the main frame. The color matching module can dispense masterbatch from various masterbatch containers into the material receiving module according to the formula. The materials are then manually transferred from the receiving module to the mixing system, which mixes them uniformly by means of a rotary motion. Even with materials of considerable mass and volume, the mixing system of the present utility model is still able to homogenize the material efficiently. Furthermore, this mixing system is detachably connected to the main frame, thus effectively preventing the transmission of vibrations between the mixing and dosing systems.This ensures the relative independence of the mixing system from the dosing system, allowing them to operate independently and thus further improving the efficiency of the color production of this integrated machine.

[0016] In order to clarify the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of the present application, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. Description of drawings

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, a brief introduction to the drawings required for these embodiments is given below. It is understood that the accompanying drawings merely illustrate certain embodiments of the present application and should not be interpreted as limiting its scope. A person skilled in the art can derive further related drawings from these without any creative effort. Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the integrated dosing and mixing machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 2 is a partially schematic representation of the integrated dosing and mixing machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic representation of the color matching module according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic representation of the mixing system according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 5 is a first sectional view of the lower support arm according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 6 is a second sectional view of the lower support arm according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 7 is a third sectional view of the lower support arm according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 8 is a schematic representation showing a partial connection between the auxiliary frame and the main body according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 9 is a schematic representation showing a further partial connection between the auxiliary frame and the main body according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Description of reference symbols

[0018] 1-Main frame; 11-Main body; 111-Connecting plate; 112-Roller wheel; 113-Spacer plate; 12-Side plate; 121-Bracket; 122-Material transfer window; 13-Dividing plate; 21-Color matching module; 221-Support plate; 3-Mixing system; 31-Subframe; 311-Support leg; 3111-Threaded rod; 3112-Support section; 32-Rotary shaft assembly; 33-Guide rail; 34-Upper support arm; 35-Lower support arm; 351-Movable arm; 352-Support arm body; 353-Circular guide rail; 361-First locking element; 3611-Clamping groove; 362-Second locking element; 3621-Clamping hook; 363-Support bracket; 364-Compression spring; 365-Counterweight block; 366-Locking pin; 371-Upper pressure washer; 372-Lower pressure washer Detailed description of embodiments

[0019] The following detailed description is intended to help the reader gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the processes, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will become apparent upon understanding this disclosure. For example, the procedures described herein are merely examples and are not limited to those described herein, but can be modified, as becomes clear upon understanding this disclosure, with the exception of operations that necessarily occur in a specific sequence. Descriptions of features known in the art may also be omitted for the sake of clarity and conciseness.

[0020] The features described here can take various forms and are not to be interpreted as being limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described here are merely intended to illustrate some of the many possible ways in which the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein may be implemented that will result from an understanding of this disclosure.

[0021] If, throughout the specification, an element such as a layer, region, or substrate is described as "attached," "connected," or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly attached, connected, or coupled to that other element, or one or more other elements can be interposed. Conversely, if an element is described as "directly attached," "directly connected," or "directly coupled" to another element, there can be no other elements in between.

[0022] As used here, the term “and / or” includes one and any combination of two or more of the linked listed items.

[0023] Although terms like "first," "second," and "third" may be used here to describe different elements, components, regions, layers, or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers, or sections are not meant to be restricted by these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or section from another. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section referenced in the examples described here may also be referred to as a second element, component, region, layer, or section without deviating from the lessons of the examples.

[0024] Spatially relative terms such as "above," "over," "below," "under," and similar terms can be used here for the sake of simplicity to describe the relationship of one element to another, as shown in the illustrations. These spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation, in addition to the orientation shown in the illustrations. For example, if the device in the illustrations is turned upside down, an element described as "above" or "over" relative to another element would then be described as "below" or "under" relative to that other element. Thus, the term "above" encompasses both the upper and lower orientations, depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may also be oriented in other ways (rotated by 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative terms used here should be interpreted accordingly.

[0025] The terminology used here serves only to describe various examples and is not intended to limit the disclosure. The articles "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprises," "includes," and "has" specify the presence of indicated features, numbers, operations, elements, and / or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, operations, elements, and / or combinations thereof.

[0026] Due to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances, deviations from the shapes shown in the drawings may occur. The examples described here are therefore not limited to the specific shapes shown in the drawings, but also include shape changes that occur during manufacturing.

[0027] The features of the examples described here can be combined in various ways, as will become clear after understanding this revelation. Although the examples described here have a multitude of configurations, other configurations are also possible, as will become clear after understanding this revelation.

[0028] The present utility model relates to an integrated dosing and mixing machine, as described in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8 to Fig. Figure 9 illustrates the integrated metering and mixing machine of this embodiment, comprising a main frame 1 and an associated metering and mixing system 3. The metering system enables the mixing of various materials according to predetermined formula ratios, whereupon the mixing system 3 ensures a uniform blending of the aforementioned materials. Furthermore, in this integrated machine, the mixing system 3 ensures uniform mixing of the materials through a rotary motion. Even with materials of considerable mass and volume that require homogenization, high-quality and efficient homogenization can be achieved using the rotary mixing process.The following text describes in detail the specific structure and spatial relationships of the above-mentioned components within the integrated dosing and mixing machine (hereinafter referred to as the “integrated machine”) of this utility model.

[0029] In this embodiment, the main frame 1 comprises, as shown in the Fig. 1 to Fig. Figure 2 shows a main body 11, designed as a frame structure, and an impact plate connected to the main body 11. This impact plate includes, in particular, a partition plate 13 and side plates 12. The frame-like main body 11 provides sufficient structural support for this integrated machine. The side plates 12, together with the main body 11, form an enclosure cavity within the main frame 1. Subsequently, the partition plate 13 divides this enclosure cavity into an upper and a lower section, creating the first and second enclosure cavities, respectively.The color matching module 21 in the dosing system and the mixing system 3 are each positioned in the first and second enclosure cavities, which ensures the relative independence of the dosing system from the mixing system 3 during operation and creates a relatively enclosed operating environment for the dosing system and the mixing system 3.

[0030] Furthermore, the dosing system also includes a material receiving module. In this embodiment, the material receiving module comprises a support plate 221 and a material receiving bucket. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the first side plate 12 is configured to have a recess, with several sets of brackets 121 arranged along the height of the integrated machine on the opposite side of the recess. The recess is dimensioned according to the specifications of the support plate 221 to position the support plate 221, thus ensuring stability when the support plate 221 is connected to the bracket 121. The configuration of multiple brackets 121 allows for flexible adjustment of the set height of the support plate 221 to accommodate different unloading scenarios of the color matching module 21. Additionally, the material receiving hopper can be placed directly on the support plate 221, where it can collect materials discharged from the color matching module 21.Furthermore, at least one side plate 12 is provided with a transfer window 122 (positioned in this embodiment on the aforementioned first side plate 12), whereby material within the material receiving bucket can be conveyed through the transfer window 122 to the mixing system 3.

[0031] It should be noted that the specific structure and assembly procedures of the main frame 1 are conventional measures in the field of mechanical engineering and therefore require no further explanation. Furthermore, it should be clarified that the color matching module 21 can utilize existing color matching equipment (as described in Fig. 3 shown). The positioning of the support plate 221 and the material receiving bucket (i.e. the position of the first side plate 12) is determined by the position of the outlet opening on the color matching module 21.

[0032] In this embodiment, the mixing system 3 comprises, as shown in Fig. Figure 4 shows a subframe 31, which serves to support the various components within the mixing system 3. The mixing system 3 also includes a rotary module that is rotatably connected to the subframe 31. Specifically, the rotary module comprises a rotary shaft assembly 32 and an associated mounting assembly. The rotary shaft assembly 32 establishes a rotary connection with the subframe 31 via the rotary spindle, enabling the rotary shaft assembly 32 to drive the mounting assembly to a synchronous rotation (relative to the subframe 31). That is, the rotary module as a whole can rotate relative to the subframe 31. The line on which the center of rotation of the rotary module lies extends along the first direction (i.e., the direction shown in Figure 4). Fig. 4 shown X-direction), whereby the spindle itself extends along this first direction.

[0033] In particular, the mounting assembly includes, as shown in Fig. Figure 4 shows a guide rail 33 that is rigidly connected to the pivot assembly 32. The extension direction of the guide rail 33 is designated as the second direction (i.e., the one in Fig. The support assembly is defined by the Y-direction (as shown in Figure 4), which is perpendicular to the first direction. Additionally, the support assembly comprises an upper support arm 34 and a lower support arm 35, which are slidably connected to the guide rail 33. The upper support arm 34 and the lower support arm 35 can move towards or away from each other along a second direction, and both the upper support arm 34 and the lower support arm 35 extend along a first direction. Furthermore, the underside of the upper support arm 34, facing the lower support arm 35, is provided with an upper pressure plate 371, the upper pressure plate 371 being rotatably connected to the upper support arm 34. The upper side of the lower support arm 35, facing the upper support arm 34, is provided with a lower pressure plate 372, the lower pressure plate 372 being rotatably connected to the lower support arm 35.The upper pressure disk 371 and the lower pressure disk 372 can rotate coaxially, with the straight line on which the centers of rotation of the upper pressure disk 371 and the lower pressure disk 372 lie extending along the second direction.

[0034] When materials need to be mixed, the mixing container with the mixture is placed on the upper pressure plate 371, and the upper support arm 34 and the lower support arm 35 are adjusted so that they can slide towards each other in the second direction, thus clamping the mixing container between the upper pressure plate 371 and the lower pressure plate 372. The upper pressure plate 371 and the lower pressure plate 372 are then driven to rotate synchronously and coaxially, thereby achieving rotation in the first dimension of the mixing container. Simultaneously, the entire rotary module is set in motion, enabling rotation in the second dimension of the mixing container. Thus, the mixing container is able to rotate in two dimensions, allowing for thorough mixing of the mixture in all conditions.Furthermore, the rotation in the first dimension and the rotation in the second dimension can be superimposed as a state of double rotational imbalance. When the mixing system 3 ceases operation, it can automatically hold the upper support arm 34 (and its associated components) in the raised position and the lower support arm 35 (and its associated components) in the lowered position without the need for a brake clutch.

[0035] It should be noted that the structure and operating principle of mixing system 3 described above represent the state of the art. Therefore, the specific structure and operating principles of the components mentioned above will not be explained further.

[0036] In this embodiment, as in the Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, along the first direction, the lower support arm 35 comprises a support arm body 352 and a movable arm 351, arranged one behind the other. The support arm body 352 is slidably connected to the guide rail 33. The movable arm 351 is slidably connected to the support arm body 352. The lower pressure plate 372 is rotatably connected to the movable arm 351. Thus, the movable arm 351 is able to move back and forth along the first direction relative to the support arm body 352. When materials need to be removed or added, the movable arm 351 can be pulled out; when materials need to be mixed, the movable arm 351 can be pushed back.

[0037] It should be noted that the specific structure for creating the sliding connection between the movable arm 351 and the support arm body 352 is not limited. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the support arm body 352 and the movable arm 351 interlock via a clamping groove and spring connection. Circular guide rails 353 are provided on both sides of the longitudinal direction of the movable arm 351 along the first direction. Correspondingly, sliding tracks are formed on both sides of the longitudinal direction of the support arm body 352, which fit the circular guide rails 353. The fit between the circular guide rail 353 and the sliding guide thus enables the reciprocating sliding movement of the movable arm 351 relative to the support arm body 352; alternatively, the aforementioned technical effect can also be achieved by a conventional sliding rail mechanism.

[0038] To prevent the movable arm 351 from slipping during operation of the mixing system 3, the lower support arm 35 is additionally equipped with a locking device. When the movable arm 351 slides towards the support arm body 352 to an end position (i.e., the position that allows rotation of the mixing vessel), the movable arm 351 can be locked to the support arm body 352 via the locking assembly.

[0039] which allows the support arm body 352 and the movable arm 351 to slide synchronously along the second direction relative to the guide rail 33, while the lower pressure disc 372 on the movable arm 351 rotates synchronously with the upper pressure disc 371.

[0040] In particular, as in the Fig. 6 to Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the locking device in this embodiment comprises a first locking element 361, which is positioned on the underside of the movable arm 351, and a second locking element 362, which is positioned on the underside of the support arm body 352. A first end of the first locking element 361, which is positioned next to the support arm body 352, is provided with a clamping groove 3611, and a first end of the second locking element 362, which is positioned next to the movable arm 351, is provided with a clamping hook 3621. The clamping hook 3621 and the clamping groove 3611 can engage with each other. In particular, the underside of the support arm body 352 is fastened to a support bracket 363, which is provided with an L-shaped through-hole.The support bracket 363 is slipped over the outside of the second locking element 362 through the through-hole (the horizontal cavity of the through-hole) so that the first end of the second locking element 362 projects beyond the outside of the support bracket 363. Furthermore, the outside of the second end of the second locking element 362 is secured by a locking pin 366, which is connected to the corresponding part of the second locking element 362 through the vertical cavity of the through-hole. The outside of the locking pin 366 is formed as a stepped structure, and a compression spring 364 is slipped over the outside of the locking pin 366 accordingly. The lower end of the locking pin 366, furthest from the second locking element 362, extends through the through-hole to the outside of the support bracket 363.The auxiliary frame 31 is provided with a counterweight block 365 which can be engaged with or disengaged from the lower end of the locking pin 366 (i.e. the releasable connection between the locking pin 366 and the counterweight block 365 essentially refers to whether there is contact between the locking pin 366 and the counterweight block 365).

[0041] Thus, when the rotary module is in operation, the clamping hook 3621 and the clamping groove 3611 engage, and the movable arm 351 is locked to the support arm body 352. After the rotary module has thoroughly mixed the material, the upper support arm 34 and the lower support arm 35 move away from each other to facilitate the release of the mixing container, causing the locking pin 366 to bear against the counterweight block 365, and the counterweight block 365 to exert pressure on the locking pin 366. If this pressure exceeds the downward elastic force exerted by the compression spring 364, the locking pin 366 (under the pressure exerted by the counterweight block 365) can cause the second locking element 362 to move away from the first locking element 361 in the second direction, i.e.,The locking pin 366 and the second locking element 362 can move upwards to allow the corresponding separation of the clamping hook 3621 and the clamping groove 3611, thereby unlocking the movable arm 351 from the support arm body 352.

[0042] If the material needs to be remixed, the movable arm 351 is manually pushed back into its end position, and the upper support arm 34 and the lower support arm 35 are controlled to move towards each other to compress the mixing container. This moves the locking pin 366 away from the counterweight block 365. Under the force of the compression spring 364, the second locking element 362 and the locking pin 366 move downwards, causing the locking clamping hook 3621 to engage in the corresponding locking slot 3611. This moves the locking pin 366 away from the counterweight block 365. Under the force of the compression spring 364, the second locking element 362 and the locking pin 366 move downwards, causing the clamping hook and the clamping groove to engage, i.e., the movable arm 351 is locked again with the support arm body 352.

[0043] Due to the aforementioned technical effect, a gap should be present between the through-hole of the support bracket 363 and the second locking element 362 to provide sufficient movement for the second locking element 362. Furthermore, the lower end of the compression spring 364 is connected to the corresponding end face on the step of the locking pin 366, while the upper end of the compression spring 364 can be connected to the inner wall of the through-hole (in this embodiment, the vertical cavity of the through-hole is also designed as a stepped structure, and the upper end of the compression spring 364 is indeed connected to the end face on the step of the vertical cavity of the through-hole). This ensures that the compression spring 364 can exert only a downward spring force on the locking pin 366 (and the second locking element 362).

[0044] In this embodiment, as in the Fig. 8 to Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the underside of the main frame 1 (which is actually the base of the aforementioned main body 11) is provided with a plurality of connecting plates. The underside of the subframe 31 of the mixing system 3 is provided with a plurality of support legs 311, and these support legs 311 extend through the corresponding connecting plates 111 to be connected to the subframe. The support legs 311 can be raised and lowered relative to the subframe 31 and drive the subframe 31 to be raised and lowered relative to the main frame 11. In this way, a detachable connection can be established between the subframe 31 and the main body 11.

[0045] In particular, the connecting plate 111 is designed as a horizontally arranged, plate-like structure, its specific shape or dimensions being unlimited. The connecting plate 111 is rigidly connected to the main body 11 via a screw assembly and is further provided with circular openings. The support leg 311 comprises a threaded rod 3111 and a support section 3112 that fits over the first end of the threaded rod 3111. The second end of the threaded rod 3111 is guided through the corresponding circular opening in the connecting plate 111 and screwed to the auxiliary frame 31. A gap is formed between the circular opening and the corresponding threaded rod. In particular, the underside of the connecting plate 111 is further provided with a spacer plate 113.This spacer plate 113 is screwed to the connecting plate 111 in a corresponding manner, and the spacer plate 113 is provided with a threaded bore that corresponds to the threaded rod 3111.

[0046] If this integrated machine needs to be moved, the threaded rod 3111 can be rotated to raise the support leg 311 relative to the main frame 1. Under the action of the threaded pair between the threaded rod 3111 and the subframe 31, the subframe 31 can also be lowered to rest against the connecting plate 111 (actually the nut on the connecting plate 111). At this point, the subframe 31 is connected to the main frame 1 via the connecting plate 111. This allows personnel to move the entire integrated machine using the rollers 112 attached to the underside of the main body 11.

[0047] Before operating the mixing system 3, the threaded rod 3111 can be turned backwards to lower the support leg 311 relative to the main frame 1, causing the support section 3112 to contact the ground and support the mixing system. Simultaneously, under the action of the threaded pair between the threaded rod 3111 and the subframe 31, the subframe 31 can be lifted to detach from the connecting plate 111, thereby releasing the rigid connection between the subframe 31 and the main frame 1. This prevents the mixing system 3 from transmitting the vibrations generated during its operation to the metering system.

[0048] This means that the arrangement of the support leg 311 and the associated structures allows a detachable connection to be established between the mixing system 3 and the main frame 1. It should be noted that this detachable connection essentially refers to whether the auxiliary frame 31 of the mixing system 3 is in contact with the connecting plate 111 attached to the main frame 1.

[0049] Furthermore, it should be noted that the movement of each of the above-mentioned components is controlled via the existing control system, which may also be attached to the main frame 1.

[0050] According to the integrated dosing and mixing machine of the present utility model, the dosing system and the mixing system 3 are integrated into a single unit via the main frame 1. The color matching module 21 can dispense masterbatch from various masterbatch containers into the material receiving module according to the formula. The materials are then manually transferred from the receiving module to the mixing system 3, which mixes them uniformly by means of a rotary motion. Even with materials of considerable mass and volume, the mixing system 3 of the present utility model is still able to homogenize the material efficiently. Furthermore, this mixing system 3 is detachably connected to the main frame 1, thereby effectively preventing the transmission of vibrations between the mixing system 3 and the dosing system.This ensures the relative independence of the mixing system 3 from the dosing system, allowing them to operate independently and thus further improving the efficiency of the color production of this integrated machine.

[0051] It should be noted that the embodiments described above are merely specific implementations of the present application, serving to illustrate the technical solutions disclosed herein and not to limit the scope of the present application. The scope of protection claimed herein is not limited to these embodiments. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, a person skilled in the art should understand that any technician familiar with this technical field can, within the scope of the technology disclosed herein, modify or slightly adapt the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or replace certain technical features therein with equivalent features.Such modifications, changes, or substitutions do not result in the corresponding technical solutions deviating from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions embodied in the embodiments of the present application, and all fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is determined by the scope of protection specified in the claims.

Claims

[1] Integrated dosing and mixing machine, characterized by , that the integrated dosing and mixing machine includes: a main frame; a dosing system connected to the main frame, wherein the dosing system comprises a color matching module and a material receiving module; a mixing system arranged below the color matching module and detachably connected to the main frame, wherein the mixing system is able to evenly mix the materials dispensed from the dosing system by means of a rotary movement. [2] Integrated dosing and mixing machine according to claim 1, characterized by, that an underside of the main frame is provided with a plurality of connecting plates; the mixing system comprises a subframe and a plurality of support legs, the support legs passing through appropriate connecting plates to be connected to the subframe, thereby enabling the support legs to be raised and lowered relative to the subframe and furthermore enabling the support legs to drive the subframe to be raised and lowered relative to the main frame. [3] Integrated dosing and mixing machine according to claim 2, characterized bythat the support legs comprise threaded rods and support sections that fit over the first ends of the threaded rods; the connecting plates are provided with circular openings through which the respective second ends of the threaded rods are passed to engage in corresponding threaded connections with the subframe; a clearance is provided between the circular openings and the threaded rods; the connecting plate is further provided with a spacer plate that is appropriately connected to the connecting plate. [4] Integrated dosing and mixing machine according to claim 2, characterized by , that the mixing system further comprises a rotary module which is rotatable relative to the subframe; the rotary module comprises a rotary shaft assembly and an associated mounting assembly, wherein the rotary shaft assembly is rotatably connected to the subframe and the mounting assembly can rotate synchronously; a straight line on which the center of rotation of the rotary module lies, extending along a first direction. [5] Integrated dosing and mixing machine according to claim 4, characterized by , that the mounting assembly comprises a guide rail that is rigidly connected to the rotating shaft assembly, wherein an extension direction of the guide rail is defined as a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; the mounting assembly further comprises an upper support arm and a lower support arm which are slidably connected to the guide rail, wherein the upper support arm and the lower support arm are movable towards or away from each other along the second direction; both the upper support arm and the lower support arm extend along the first direction; a lower underside of the upper support arm facing the lower support arm is provided with an upper pressure plate, wherein the upper pressure plate is rotatably connected to the upper support arm; a top surface of the lower support arm facing the upper support arm is provided with a lower pressure plate, wherein the lower pressure plate is rotatably connected to the lower support arm; the upper pressure plate and the lower pressure plate can rotate coaxially, wherein a straight line on which the centers of rotation of the upper pressure plate and the lower pressure plate lie extends along the second direction. [6] Integrated dosing and mixing machine according to claim 5, characterized by, that along the first direction, the lower support arm comprises a support arm body and a movable arm arranged one behind the other; the support arm body is slidably connected to the guide rail, the movable arm is slidably connected to the support arm body, and the lower pressure plate is rotatably connected to the movable arm; The movable arm is able to move back and forth along the first direction relative to the support arm body; when the movable arm slides towards the support arm body to an end position, the movable arm can be locked to the support arm body via a locking assembly. [7] Integrated dosing and mixing machine according to claim 6, characterized by, that the locking assembly comprises a first locking element positioned on a bottom side of the movable arm and a second locking element positioned on a bottom side of the support arm body; a first end of the first locking element, positioned next to the support arm body, is provided with a clamping groove, and a first end of the second locking element, positioned next to the movable arm, is provided with a clamping hook, and the clamping hook and the clamping groove are able to interlock. [8] Integrated dosing and mixing machine according to claim 7, characterized by, that an underside of the support arm body is attached to a support bracket which is provided with an L-shaped through-hole, the support bracket being slipped over an outside of the second locking element through the through-hole, so that a first end of the second locking element protrudes over an outside of the support bracket; an outer surface of a second end of the second locking element is fastened with a locking pin, and a compression spring is placed over an outer surface of the locking pin; a lower end of the locking pin, furthest from the second locking element, extends through the through-hole to the outer surface of the support bracket; the subframe is provided with a counterweight block that is detachably connected to a lower end of the locking pin; When the rotary module is in operation, the clamping hook and the clamping groove engage after the rotary module has thoroughly mixed the material, the upper support arm and the lower support arm move away from each other, causing the locking pin to rest against the counterweight block, the counterweight block can exert pressure on the locking pin, and when this pressure exceeds an elastic force of the compression spring, the locking pin drives the second locking element to move away from the first locking element in the second direction, thereby releasing the clamping hook and the clamping groove accordingly. [9] Integrated dosing and mixing machine according to claim 1, characterized by, that the main frame comprises a main body designed as a frame structure and an associated baffle plate, the baffle plate comprising a partition plate and side plates, thereby forming a first enclosure cavity and a second enclosure cavity within the main frame, the color matching module and the mixing system are each arranged within the first and second enclosure cavities, respectively. [10] Integrated dosing and mixing machine according to claim 9, characterized by , that the material receiving module includes a support plate attached to the outside of the side plate, which serves to hold a material receiving bucket, the support plate is height-adjustable, and the material receiving bucket can hold the material exiting the color matching module; at least one of the side plates is provided with a material transfer window through which the material can be conveyed from the material receiving bucket to the mixing system.

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