Manure Filter Tank Extrusion Assembly for Clog-Resistant Separation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The rapid increase in livestock and poultry waste has led to significant environmental pollution, with a low comprehensive utilization rate, posing threats to water resources and human health, necessitating effective treatment and resource utilization systems.

Innovation Solution

An intelligent manure treatment system incorporating a processing box with a feed frame, filter tank, extrusion assembly, and adjustment assembly to separate impurities from wastewater, utilizing servo motors, threaded rods, and gear mechanisms for automated impurity collection and discharge.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual impurity removal from filter tank is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity decreases and worker workload increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanure treatment efficiencyVSAvoidsystem structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automated self-service operation through the extrusion assembly that automatically pushes impurities toward the dischargeċ£, and the adjustment assembly that autonomously adjusts the sealing plate position based on impurity accumulation, eliminating the need for manual intervention and significantly improving productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated mechanical system comprising servo motors, threaded rods, and gear mechanisms. The extrusion assembly uses a threaded rod driven by a servo motor to automatically push impurities, substituting manual labor with controlled mechanical automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If filter tank is used for impurity separation, then manure treatment effectiveness is improved, but filter tank clogging occurs reducing reliability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanure treatment reliabilityVSAvoidfilter tank clogging
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The striking assembly performs preliminary action by periodically striking the filter tank bottom to dislodge accumulated impurities before they can cause complete clogging. This preventive measure maintains filter tank reliability by addressing potential blockages before they become critical

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements periodic action through the striking assembly that periodically strikes the filter tank at intervals, and the adjustment assembly that periodically adjusts the sealing plate position. These periodic actions prevent continuous clogging by regularly disrupting impurity accumulation, maintaining reliable operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Extent of automation

If automated extrusion assembly is added, then productivity increases, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimpurity removal automationVSAvoidmechanism structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The automated system is segmented into distinct functional assemblies: the extrusion assembly with servo motor and threaded rod for impurity pushing, the adjustment assembly with gear mechanisms for sealing plate control, and the striking assembly for filter tank maintenance. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function independently, making the complex system more manageable and maintainable while achieving high automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system efficiently separates sewage from impurities, reduces worker workload, and prevents filter tank clogging, enhancing the recycling efficiency of manure resources.

Implementation Method 1

an extrusion assembly (7), wherein the extrusion assembly (7) comprises a servo motor (71) and a threaded rod (72)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectServo motor:

Implementation Method 2

a threaded rod (72) and a threaded sleeve (73), wherein the threaded rod (72) is driven by the servo motor (71)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThreaded mechanism: Screw

Implementation Method 3

a transmission gear (85), a rotating gear (86) and tooth blocks (87, 88)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGear mechanism: Gear

Implementation Method 4

an inclined plate (3) fixedly installed at a bottom portion of another side of the partition

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS20260109636A1Intelligent, efficient and high-value manure treatment system based on ecological livestock and poultry farming and method therefor
Publication Date: 2026.04.23 INSTITUTE OF SUBTROPICAL AGRICULTURE CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
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AI summary

The present invention relates to the technical field of livestock and poultry manure treatment, and in particular, to an intelligent manure treatment system based on green ecological breeding of livestock and poultry and a method therefor. The system comprises a processing box, wherein a feed frame is inserted at a position near a top middle portion of the processing box; a partition is fixedly installed at a position near one side at a bottom portion of an inner cavity of the processing box, and an inclined plate is fixedly installed at a bottom portion of another side of the partition; a first rectangular opening is provided at a front side of the inner cavity of the processing box near another side, a pull-out slot stalled at a position near a middle portion of the inner cavity of the processing box, and a second rectangular opening is provided at a bottom portion of the filter tank near another side; an extrusion assembly is arranged an inner cavity of the filter tank, through the extrusion assembly, a power output shaft of a servo motor rotates to move a threaded sleeve threadedly connected a threaded rod to a right side, and impurities left on top portions of the filter tank are pushed and squeezed to the right side, so as to facilitate the separation of sewage from impurities and the recycling of impurities.