Fertilizer Mixer Vibration for Uniform Mixing and Residue Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fertilizer components tend to stick to mixing arms during the mixing process, leading to reduced mixing uniformity and increased residual raw materials, and the removal of residual fertilizer is time-consuming and laborious.
Innovation Solution
A fertilizer mixer with a stirring mechanism, cleaning mechanism, and lifting mechanism, featuring a rotating shaft, cleaning members, and a telescopic cylinder, which facilitates even mixing and efficient cleaning of stirring rods by vibrating the mixing room and retracting the stirring rods to separate residual fertilizer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If mixing arms are used to blend fertilizer components, then mixing function is achieved, but components stick to mixing arms reducing mixing uniformity and increasing residual raw materials
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a vibrating mechanism that generates vertical vibrations during the mixing process. These vibrations prevent fertilizer components from adhering to the mixing arms by creating dynamic motion that disrupts adhesion, thereby improving mixing uniformity and reducing residual raw materials stuck on the mixing arms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a cleaning mechanism as an intermediary system that actively removes residual fertilizer from the mixing arms during and after mixing. This cleaning mechanism includes scraping elements and washing systems that prevent buildup on the mixing arms, maintaining mixing efficiency and reducing material loss.
2Productivity
If mixing arms press fertilizer firmly during mixing, then mixing effectiveness is improved, but removing residual fertilizer becomes time-consuming and laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The vibrating mechanism continues to operate during the cleaning phase, creating vibrations that loosen and detach residual fertilizer from the mixing arms. This makes the residual material easier to remove, significantly reducing the time and effort required for cleaning while maintaining effective mixing pressure during the mixing phase.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning mechanism is designed to automatically clean the mixing arms without requiring manual intervention. The system uses self-contained cleaning elements that scrape and wash the mixing arms automatically, transforming the manual cleaning task into an automated self-service process that reduces labor and time requirements.
3Ease of manufacture
If mixing arms are used for blending, then fertilizer mixing function is achieved, but cleaning the mixing arms becomes difficult and laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The vibrating mechanism creates continuous vibrations during both mixing and cleaning operations. During cleaning, these vibrations prevent fertilizer residue from hardening on the mixing arms and facilitate easy removal of residual material, transforming a difficult manual cleaning task into an easier automated process.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning mechanism serves as an intermediary system between the mixing arms and the residual fertilizer. It includes scraping elements, washing nozzles, and removal systems that actively clean the mixing arms, making the cleaning process easier and less laborious while preserving the effective mixing function of the mixing arms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances mixing uniformity and simplifies the cleaning process by effectively removing residual fertilizer, reducing labor and time consumption.
Implementation Method 1
The driving member comprises a reciprocating motor, a driving wheel, and a driven wheel; the reciprocating motor is fixed on the roof plate
Implementation Method 2
the lifting mechanism comprises a first controller and a telescopic cylinder; the first controller comprises a switch button and is electrically connected to the telescopic cylinder
Implementation Method 3
when the telescopic cylinder extends and retracts, the mixing room is vibrated, contributing to an even mix of the fertilizer at the bottom of the mixing room
Data Source
AI summary
A fertilizer mixer includes a housing, a plurality of supporting rods, a roof plate, a mixing room, a lifting mechanism, a stirring mechanism, a control mechanism, a driving mechanism, and a cleaning mechanism. The housing includes a top end and one end of each of the plurality of supporting rods is disposed on the top end. The roof plate is disposed on the other end of each of the plurality of supporting rods. The stirring mechanism is fixed on the roof plate. The mixing room includes a bottom wall and the housing includes an inner bottom surface. The mixing room includes a discharge port disposed on the bottom wall, and a seal plug disposed in the discharge port. The lifting mechanism is disposed between the bottom wall and the inner bottom surface and an outer sidewall of the mixing room abuts against an inner sidewall of the housing.