JP2009082895A - Kneading and defoaming apparatus and kneading and defoaming method for material to be kneaded and defoamed - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a kneading and defoaming apparatus for high kneading precision, and the kneading and defoaming method of material to be kneaded and defoamed. <P>SOLUTION: The kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 includes a rotary body 20 rotating following the revolution of a revolving shaft 10, a holder 30 rotatably mounted on the rotary body and revolving following the revolution of the rotary body, a rotation torque imparting mechanism 52 imparting rotation torque following the revolution of the holder, and a vessel holding part holding a vessel 100 rotatably mounted on the holder around an imaginary straight line L3 extending in a direction crossing the rotation axis L2 of the holder, and containing the material M to be kneaded and defoamed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a kneading and defoaming apparatus and a kneading and defoaming method for a material to be kneaded and defoamed.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an apparatus for kneading and defoaming a substance, an apparatus for rotating and revolving a container in which a substance is stored is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this device, the material is kneaded (stirred, mixed, dispersed) using centrifugal force acting on the substance in the container when the container rotates and revolves, and bubbles contained in the substance are released. be able to.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-43568

  Even when the above-mentioned kneading and defoaming apparatus is used, depending on the properties of the material to be kneaded and defoamed material and the shape of the container for storing the material to be kneaded and defoamed, it is difficult to knead the material to be kneaded and defoamed accurately. was there. In addition, if the kneading accuracy of the material to be kneaded and defoamed can be increased without increasing the rotation speed, the material to be kneaded and defoamed can be kneaded without imposing a heavy burden on the apparatus and the material to be kneaded and defoamed. become.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a kneading and defoaming apparatus having a high kneading viscosity and a kneading and defoaming method for a material to be kneaded and defoamed.

(1) The kneading deaerator according to the present invention is
A rotating body that rotates with the rotation of the revolution shaft;
A holder attached to the rotating body so as to be able to rotate, and revolves with the rotation of the rotating body;
Along with the revolution of the holder, a rotation torque applying mechanism for applying a rotation torque to the holder,
A container holding unit for holding a container containing a material to be kneaded and defoamed, which is rotatably attached to the holder around a virtual straight line extending in a direction intersecting with the rotation axis of the holder;
including.

  According to the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to the present invention, in the process of rotating and revolving the container in which the material to be kneaded and defoamed is stored, the container can be rotated around a virtual straight line, and kneading is performed with high accuracy. Processing can be performed.

  Therefore, even materials that are difficult to knead with conventional kneading and defoaming devices or materials that are not suitable for kneading treatment using conventional kneading and defoaming devices can be kneaded with high accuracy. become.

  Further, according to the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to the present invention, the material can be kneaded with an accuracy equal to or higher than that of the conventional kneading and defoaming apparatus without increasing the angular velocity of rotation and revolution. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden on the material during the kneading process.

(2) In this kneading deaerator,
The rotation axis of the holder and the virtual straight line may be orthogonal to each other.

(3) In this kneading deaerator,
The rotation axis of the holder and the virtual straight line may be obliquely intersected.

(4) In this kneading deaerator,
A rotation torque applying mechanism for applying a rotation torque to the container holding portion may be further included so that the container holding portion rotates around the virtual straight line as the holder rotates and revolves.

  According to this, the container holding part (container) can be rotated around the rotation axis while revolving around the revolution axis, and further rotated around the virtual straight line. That is, the container can be rotated about three axes. Therefore, a highly accurate kneading process can be realized.

(5) In this kneading deaerator,
The rotational torque applying mechanism may be a motor attached to the holder.

  According to this, it becomes possible to easily adjust the rotational angular velocity of the container.

(6) In this kneading deaerator,
The rotational torque applying mechanism is
A fixed pulley fixed to the rotating body and concentric with the rotation axis of the rotating body;
A rotating pulley fixed to the container holding portion and configured to be rotatable concentrically with the container holding portion;
A rotational torque transmission mechanism for transmitting rotational torque between the fixed pulley and the rotating pulley;
May be included.

  According to this, it becomes possible to rotate a container holding | maintenance part (namely, container), without utilizing a special drive source. Therefore, it is possible to provide a kneading deaerator with high kneading accuracy and a simple configuration.

(7) In this kneading deaerator,
The container holding part may be configured to be detachable from the holder.

(8) In this kneading deaerator,
The container may have a cylindrical shape with an elongated outer shape.

  By using this kneading and defoaming device, it is possible to knead with high accuracy even if the material is housed in a cylindrical container having an elongated outer shape.

(9) In this kneading deaerator,
The container holding unit may hold the container such that a longitudinal direction of the container is parallel to the virtual straight line.

(10) In this kneading deaerator,
The container holding unit may hold one container such that a longitudinal axis thereof coincides with the virtual straight line.

(11) In this kneading deaerator,
The container holding unit may hold the plurality of containers on a virtual circumference centered on the virtual straight line.

(12) In this kneading deaerator,
The container holding unit may hold the container so that a longitudinal direction of the container intersects the virtual straight line.

(13) The kneading and defoaming method for the kneaded defoaming material according to the present invention comprises:
Using the kneading and defoaming device configured to rotate and revolve the holder holding the container in which the kneaded defoamed material is stored, the holder is rotated and revolved to obtain the kneaded defoamed material. Including a step of kneading and defoaming,
In the step of kneading and defoaming the material to be kneaded and defoamed, the container is rotated around an imaginary straight line extending in a direction intersecting with the rotation axis of the holder.

  According to the method for kneading and defoaming a material to be kneaded and defoamed according to the present invention, in the step of kneading and defoaming the material to be kneaded and defoamed, the container is rotated around a virtual straight line (third axis). High kneading treatment can be performed.

  Therefore, even a material that is difficult to knead by a conventional method or a material stored in a container having a shape that is not suitable for kneading using the conventional method can be kneaded with high accuracy.

  Further, according to the kneading and defoaming method of the present invention, the material can be kneaded with an accuracy equal to or higher than that of the conventional kneading and defoaming method without increasing the angular velocity of rotation and revolution. Therefore, highly accurate kneading can be performed without increasing the burden on the material during the kneading.

(14) In this kneading defoaming method,
The step of kneading and defoaming the kneaded defoamed material comprises:
A first rotation process for rotating and revolving the holder;
Stopping rotation and revolution of the holder and rotating the container;
After the step of rotating the container, a second rotation and revolving step of rotating and revolving the holder;
May be included.

(15) In this kneading defoaming method,
In the step of kneading and defoaming the kneaded defoamed material,
The container may be rotated about the virtual straight line while rotating and revolving the holder.

  Embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and all configurations described in the following embodiments are not necessarily essential to the present invention. Moreover, this invention shall include what combined the following content freely.

(1) Configuration of Kneading Defoaming Device 1 First, the configuration of the kneading defoaming device 1 according to the embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 1A to FIG. 2 are diagrams for explaining the kneading deaerator 1.

  The kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a revolution shaft 10 as shown in FIG. The revolution shaft 10 is configured to rotate around a virtual straight line. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1A, the revolution shaft 10 is configured to rotate around an imaginary straight line (revolution axis L1) extending vertically. However, the revolution shaft 10 may be configured to rotate around a straight line extending horizontally (not shown).

  The kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a rotating body 20 as shown in FIG. The rotating body 20 is configured to rotate with the rotation of the revolution shaft 10. The rotating body 20 may be configured to rotate about the revolution axis L1 (as an axis). The rotating body 20 may be fixed to the revolution shaft 10. Thereby, the rotating body 20 can be rotated with the rotation of the revolution shaft 10.

  The kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has a holder 30 as shown in FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B). The holder 30 plays a role of holding the container 100 (container holding part 40). Hereinafter, the holder 30 will be described in detail.

  The holder 30 is attached to a predetermined position of the rotating body 20 so as to be capable of rotating. The holder 30 is configured to rotate about an imaginary straight line (rotation axis L2) passing through a predetermined position of the rotating body 20 as an axis. In the present embodiment, the holder 30 is configured to rotate about an imaginary straight line extending in parallel with the revolution axis L1. That is, in the present embodiment, the revolution axis L1 and the rotation axis L2 are straight lines extending in parallel. When the kneading and defoaming device is configured so that the revolution axis L1 and the rotation axis L2 are parallel, the kneading and defoaming device is configured so that the revolution axis L1 and the rotation axis L2 intersect at a predetermined angle. As compared with the above, the revolution radius of the rotating body 20 (the holder 30 and the rotation shaft 32) can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the outer shape of the kneading deaerator.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1A, the holder 30 may be fixed to a rotation shaft 32 that rotates coaxially with a bearing 34 attached to the rotating body 20. Thereby, the holder 30 can be rotated with respect to the rotating body 20.

  The holder 30 is attached to the rotating body 20 at a position spaced apart from the revolution axis L1. Thereby, the holder 30 can be revolved around the revolution axis L <b> 1 as the rotating body 20 rotates.

  The kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a container holding unit 40 as shown in FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B). The container holding unit 40 plays a role of holding the container 100. The container holding unit 40 may be configured to be able to fix and hold the container 100. At this time, the container holding | maintenance part 40 should just be in any structure which can fix the container 100. FIG. For example, a recess may be formed in the container holding unit 40, and the container 100 may be fixed by fitting the container 100 into the recess.

  The container holding part 40 is attached to the holder 30 so as to be rotatable about a virtual straight line L3 extending in a direction intersecting with the rotation axis L2. The container holding part 40 may be fixed to a rotating shaft 42 that rotates coaxially with a bearing 44 attached to the holder 30. Thereby, the container holding | maintenance part 40 can be set so that rotation with respect to the holder 30 is possible.

  The container holding unit 40 may be configured to be able to hold a container 100 (for example, a syringe container) having an elongated outer shape (see FIGS. 1A and 1B). At this time, the container holding part 40 may be configured such that the longitudinal direction of the container 100 and the straight line L3 are parallel to each other. And the container holding | maintenance part 40 may be comprised so that the longitudinal axis of the container 100 and the straight line L3 may correspond. However, the container holding | maintenance part 40 may be comprised so that the longitudinal axis of the container 100 and the straight line L3 may be arrange | positioned at intervals (not shown).

  In addition, the container holding | maintenance part 40 may be comprised so that attachment or detachment with respect to the holder 30 (rotating shaft 42) is possible. At this time, the container holding part 40 can be regarded as an adapter of the holder 30 (kneading deaerator 1).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B), the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is such that the rotation axis L2 (rotation shaft 32) and the straight line L3 (rotation shaft 42) are orthogonal to each other. It is configured. That is, the container holding unit 40 is configured to rotate around an axis orthogonal to the rotation axis L2. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the kneading and defoaming device may be configured so that the rotation axis L2 and the straight line L3 do not intersect (so as to be arranged at a twisted position) (not shown).

  The kneading defoaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a torque applying mechanism 50 as shown in FIG. The torque application mechanism 50 plays a role of applying rotational torque to the holder 30 (container 100). The torque application mechanism 50 may be configured to be able to apply a rotation torque to the holder 30. The torque application mechanism 50 may be configured to be able to apply the revolution torque to the holder 30. The torque application mechanism 50 may also be configured to be able to apply rotation torque and revolution torque to the holder 30. That is, the torque application mechanism 50 (the kneading and defoaming device 1) may be configured to allow the holder 30 to rotate only, or may be configured to allow only the revolution, and may revolve while rotating. It may be configured to be able to be made. Hereinafter, an example of the torque application mechanism 50 will be described.

  The torque application mechanism 50 includes a motor 51 that rotationally drives the revolution shaft 10 as a revolution torque application mechanism that applies a revolution torque to the holder 30. As described above, in the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1, the rotating body 20 is configured to rotate with the rotation of the revolving shaft 10, and the holder 30 revolves with the rotation of the rotating body 20. It is configured. That is, the holder 30 can be revolved by rotating the revolution shaft 10. Therefore, the revolution torque can be applied to the holder 30 by the motor 51 (the motor 51, the revolution shaft 10, and the rotating body 20).

  The torque application mechanism 50 includes a rotation torque application mechanism 52 that applies rotation torque to the holder 30. The rotation torque application mechanism 52 may be configured to apply rotation torque to the holder 30 as the holder 30 revolves (rotation of the rotation shaft 10). The rotation torque applying mechanism 52 is applied to a rotation pulley 54 fixed to the holder 30 (the rotation shaft 32), a rotation force applying pulley 56 that can rotate on a concentric shaft with the rotating body 20, the rotation pulley 54, and the rotation force applying pulley 56. And a rotated torque transmission belt 58. In this configuration, the torque transmission belt 58 associates the rotational angular velocities of the rotation pulley 54 and the rotation force applying pulley 56. Therefore, the rotation pulley 54 and the rotation force applying pulley 56 can behave in the same manner as the planetary mechanism, and rotation torque is applied to the rotation pulley 54 by rotating the rotating body 20 (revolving the rotation pulley 54). It becomes possible. For example, when the rotating force applying pulley 56 is set so as not to rotate and the rotating body 20 is rotated counterclockwise (when the rotating pulley 54 revolves counterclockwise), the rotating pulley 54 is rotated by the rotation axis L2. Rotates around the clock clockwise. Since the rotation pulley 54 is fixed to the holder 30 (the rotation shaft 32), the rotation torque can be applied to the holder 30 by the rotation torque applying mechanism 52. Alternatively, when the rotation pulley 54 is revolved while the rotation force application pulley 56 is rotatable, the rotation force application pulley 56 rotates at the same angular velocity as the rotation angular velocity of the rotation pulley 54, so the rotation pulley 54 does not rotate and revolves. Will only do.

  In addition, the rotation torque provision mechanism 52 may be comprised so that the rotation angular velocity of the holder 30 can be set to a desired value. The rotation torque applying mechanism 52 may be configured to set the rotation angular velocity of the holder 30 to a desired value by adjusting the rotation angular velocity of the rotation force applying pulley 56. The rotational angular velocity of the rotation force applying pulley 56 is, for example, a mechanism that transmits the driving force of the motor 51 to the rotation force applying pulley 56, a mechanism that uses the driving force of the rotation force applying motor prepared separately from the motor 51, and the like. The adjustment may be performed by any mechanism that is already known.

  In addition, when the kneading deaerator 1 is configured so that the revolution axis L1 and the rotation axis L2 are parallel, the torque transmission loss of the rotation torque applying mechanism 52 can be extremely reduced. Therefore, the kneading deaerator can be operated efficiently.

  The kneading and defoaming device 1 may include a control device that controls the rotation angular velocity (spinning angular velocity and revolution angular velocity) of the holder 30. The control device may be configured to control the rotational angular velocity of the holder 30 by adjusting the operation of the torque application mechanism 50. Specifically, the control device may be configured to control the revolution angular velocity of the holder 30 by adjusting the drive (rotational speed) of the motor 51. In addition, the control device adjusts the driving force transmission mechanism (gear ratio, etc.) that transmits the driving force of the motor 51 to the rotation force applying pulley 56 or adjusts the driving of the rotation force applying motor. You may be comprised so that 30 rotation angular velocity may be controlled.

  The control device may be configured to be able to rotate and / or revolve the holder 30 at a predetermined rotational angular velocity associated with the elapsed time. In other words, the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 may be configured to change the rotation angular velocity (the rotation angular velocity and the revolution angular velocity) with the passage of time by the control device. Accordingly, the holder 30 can be rotated and / or revolved at a desired rotational angular velocity, and thus the kneaded defoamed material M is kneaded and defoamed in a procedure most suitable for the kneaded defoamed material M. Is possible. The phrase “rotating and / or revolving the holder 30” includes making the holder 30 only rotate, making the holder 30 only revolve, and making the holder 30 revolve while rotating.

  The control device (kneading and defoaming device 1) may be configured to cause the holder 30 to revolve only at the end of the step of rotating and / or revolving the holder 30. Note that “only revolve” means “revolve the holder 30 in a state where the holder 30 does not rotate with respect to the rotating body 20”, and “very small relative to the revolving angular velocity while revolving the holder 30. "Rotating at a rotational angular velocity (for example, about 1/40)".

  The kneading defoaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a rotational torque applying mechanism 60 as shown in FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B). The rotational torque applying mechanism 60 plays a role of applying rotational torque to the container holding unit 40 so that the container holding unit 40 rotates about the straight line L3 in the process of the holder 30 rotating and revolving. Hereinafter, the rotational torque applying mechanism 60 will be described.

  The rotational torque applying mechanism 60 includes a fixed pulley 62. The fixed pulley 62 is fixed to the rotating body 20 so as to be concentric with the rotation axis L <b> 2 of the rotating body 20.

  The rotational torque application mechanism 60 includes a rotational pulley 64. The rotating pulley 64 is fixed to the container holding unit 40 and is configured to be rotatable concentrically with the container holding unit 40. The rotating pulley 64 may be fixed to the rotating shaft 42, for example. The rotating pulley 64 may be disposed at a position shifted from the rotation axis L2 (with a space from the rotation axis L2). Thereby, when the holder 30 rotates around the rotation axis L2, the rotating pulley 64 revolves around the rotation axis L2 (fixed pulley 62).

  The rotational torque application mechanism 60 includes a belt 66 that is wound around a fixed pulley 62 and a rotational pulley 64. The belt 66 plays a role of transmitting rotational torque between the fixed pulley 62 and the rotating pulley 64. Therefore, the belt 66 may be referred to as a rotational torque transmission mechanism. The rotational torque applying mechanism 60 may further include a guide pulley (not shown). According to the guide pulley, the belt 66 can be bent at a predetermined angle, and the degree of freedom in designing the rotational torque applying mechanism 60 (the fixed pulley 62 and the rotating pulley 64) can be ensured.

  The rotational torque applying mechanism 60 may be configured as described above. According to the rotational torque applying mechanism 60, the fixed pulley 62 and the rotational pulley 64 can behave in the same manner as the planetary mechanism. Therefore, when the holder 30 rotates, the rotating pulley 64 revolves around the fixed pulley 62, and rotational torque is applied to the rotating pulley 64. The rotational angular velocity ratio between the fixed pulley 62 and the rotating pulley 64 can be freely set by adjusting the diameters of the fixed pulley 62 and the rotating pulley 64.

  However, the configuration of the rotational torque applying mechanism 60 applicable to the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the rotational torque applying mechanism 60 may have a pulley that can rotate concentrically with the rotation axis L <b> 2 instead of the fixed pulley 62. And the rotational torque provision mechanism 60 may be provided with the rotational angular velocity adjustment mechanism for adjusting the rotational angular velocity of this pulley. Or you may implement | achieve the rotational torque provision mechanism 60 with the motor fixed to the holder 30. FIG.

  The kneading deaerator 1 according to the present embodiment may include a balance weight 70. The balance weight 70 is attached to the rotating body 20 and is configured to revolve as the rotating body 20 rotates. The rotating body 20 can be stably rotated by the balance weight 70, and the operation of the kneading deaerator 1 can be stabilized. In addition, the balance weight 70 may be comprised so that adjustment of the distance from the revolution axis L1 is possible.

  The kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment further includes a support for supporting the revolution shaft 10, the rotating body 20, the holder 30, and the torque applying mechanism 50, and a housing for storing these. It is good (not shown).

  Next, the container 100 will be described. The container 100 is a container for storing the material to be kneaded and defoamed. In the present embodiment, the shape of the container 100 is not particularly limited. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the container 100 may have an elongated shape. That is, the container 100 may be a syringe container. The container 100 may include a main body 102 and a lid body 104. Here, the main body 102 may have a shape having an internal space in which the material to be kneaded and defoamed M is stored, and the lid 104 may be configured to be able to seal the internal space of the main body 102. . Thereby, it can prevent that the to-be-kneaded defoaming material M spills out of the container 100 in the process of kneading and de-foaming the to-be-kneaded defoaming material M.

  Note that the container 100 may be configured to be fixed to the container holding unit 40. As a result, the container 100 can behave (rotated) in the same manner as the container holding unit 40.

(2) Kneading and Defoaming Method for Kneaded Defoaming Material M Next, a kneading and defoaming method for the kneaded defoaming material M according to the embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a kneading and defoaming method for the kneaded defoaming material M according to the present embodiment.

  The kneading and defoaming method for the material to be kneaded and defoamed M according to the present embodiment includes the step of preparing the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 and the container 100 containing the material to be kneaded and defoamed M (Step S10), and The process (step S12) of making the container holding part 40 of the kneading deaerator 1 hold the container 100 is included.

  The method for kneading and defoaming the material to be kneaded and defoamed M according to the present embodiment is a step of rotating and revolving the holder 30 of the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 in a state where the container 100 is held by the container holding unit 40 (step S14). )including. As described above, the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 is configured such that the container holding unit 40 (container 100) rotates by rotating and revolving the holder 30. Therefore, the container 100 can be rotated around the straight line L3 in the process of rotating and revolving the holder 30. By this step, in particular, the material to be kneaded defoamed material M can be accurately kneaded.

  The kneading and defoaming method for the material to be kneaded defoaming M according to the present embodiment may include a step of causing the holder 30 to revolve so that the holder 30 does not rotate. By this step, the to-be-kneaded defoamed material M that has been kneaded can be defoamed with high accuracy. In this step, the holder 30 may be revolved so that the tip of the container 100 passes through a position farthest from the revolution axis L1. According to this, the to-be-kneaded defoaming material M can be collected at the tip of the container 100.

(3) Operational Effects Next, operational effects exhibited by the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment and the kneading and defoaming method for the material to be kneaded and defoamed M will be described.

  As described above, according to the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1, the container holding unit 40 (container 100) can be rotated while the holder 30 rotates and revolves. Therefore, according to the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1, the kneaded defoamed material M can be vigorously moved (flowed and convected) in the container 100, so that the kneaded defoamed material M can be kneaded with high accuracy. It becomes possible.

  Therefore, even materials that are difficult to knead with conventional kneading and defoaming devices or materials that are not suitable for kneading treatment using conventional kneading and defoaming devices can be kneaded with high accuracy. become. Further, according to the kneading and defoaming apparatus 1, the material can be kneaded with an accuracy equal to or higher than that of the conventional kneading and defoaming apparatus without increasing the angular velocity of rotation and revolution. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden on the material during the kneading process.

(4) Modified Example Next, a modified example of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.

(4-1) First Modification Hereinafter, a first modification of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining this modification.

  The kneading deaerator according to this modification has a holder 35 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the holder 35 is configured to hold the container holding unit 40 so that the container holding unit 40 can rotate around a virtual straight line L4 that obliquely intersects the rotation axis L2. Yes. That is, it can be said that the container holding part 40 is attached to the holder 35 so as to be rotatable about a virtual straight line L4 that obliquely intersects the rotation axis L2 of the holder 35.

  Even when this kneading and defoaming apparatus is used, the same effects as described above can be obtained, so that a highly accurate kneading process can be realized. Further, according to this kneading and defoaming device, the direction of centrifugal force due to revolution can be set to a direction intersecting with the inner wall surface of the container 100. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the material from sticking to the inner wall surface of the container 100 in the kneading process. Further, even if there is a material stuck to the inner wall surface of the container 100, it can be swept away in the kneading process. Therefore, a highly accurate kneading process is possible.

(4-2) Second Modification Hereinafter, a second modification of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining this modification.

  The kneading and defoaming apparatus according to this modification has a container holding portion 45 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the container holding portion 45 is attached to the holder 30 so as to be rotatable around a virtual straight line L3 extending in a direction intersecting (orthogonal) with the rotation axis L2 of the holder 30.

  And the container holding | maintenance part 45 is comprised so that the rotation axis (straight line L3) and the longitudinal direction of the container 100 may cross | intersect. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the container holding unit 45 may be configured to hold the container 100 so that the longitudinal direction of the container 100 and the straight line L3 intersect obliquely. Alternatively, the container holding unit 45 may be configured to hold the container 100 such that the longitudinal direction of the container 100 and the straight line L3 are orthogonal to each other (not shown).

  Even when this kneading and defoaming apparatus is used, a highly accurate kneading process can be realized.

(4-3) Third Modification Hereinafter, a third modification of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining this modification.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to this modification includes a holder 35 and a container holding unit 45. Also by this, a highly accurate kneading process can be realized.

(4-4) Fourth Modification Hereinafter, a fourth modification of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining this modification.

  The kneading and defoaming apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a container holding part 47 as shown in FIG. The container holding part 47 is configured to be able to hold a plurality of containers 100. The container holding part 47 may be configured to hold the plurality of containers 100 on a circumference centered on the straight line L3. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the container holding part 47 may have a cylindrical outer shape, and may have a configuration in which a plurality of through holes (or recesses) extending in the height direction are formed.

  According to this kneading and defoaming apparatus, the materials to be kneaded and defoamed M stored in the plurality of containers 100 can be kneaded at the same time, so that the efficiency of the kneading process can be increased. Further, since the plurality of containers 100 can be arranged at the same distance from the straight line L3, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of variation in kneading accuracy for each container 100.

(4-5) Fifth Modification Hereinafter, a fifth modification of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining this modification.

  The kneading and defoaming apparatus according to this modification has a rotating body 21. A part of the rotating body 21 (a part that holds the holder 30) is bent. Specifically, the rotating body 21 has a bent portion 23 that bends so that the height increases as the distance from the revolution axis L1 increases. The holder 30 (the rotation shaft 32 and the bearing 34) is attached to the bent portion 23. Thereby, the kneading and defoaming apparatus set so that the rotation axis L2 intersects the revolution axis L1 at a predetermined angle can be realized. The revolution axis L1 and the rotation axis L2 may be adjusted so as to intersect at 45 degrees, for example.

  Even when this kneading and defoaming apparatus is used, a highly accurate kneading process can be realized.

(4-6) Others In each of the above-described modifications, the rotational torque applying mechanism that applies the rotational torque to the container holding unit is omitted. However, the kneading and defoaming device includes the container holding unit 40 or the container holding unit 45, Alternatively, the container holding portion 47 may be configured to include a rotational torque applying mechanism.

  However, the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to the present invention may be configured not to include a rotational torque applying mechanism. In this case, rotation of the holder 30 (or the holder 35) is performed so that the container holding unit 40 rotates about the straight line L3 by the movement of the material to be kneaded and defoamed M in the container 100 (change in the position of the center of gravity). -The revolution speed may be adjusted.

  Alternatively, when the kneading and defoaming device is configured not to include the rotational torque applying mechanism, the container holding portion (or container) may be manually rotated. For example, after the first rotation and revolution process of rotating and revolving the holder 30, the rotation and revolution of the holder 30 are stopped and the container holding portion (container) is rotated, and then the holder 30 is rotated and revolved. You may perform 2 autorevolution processes. This also can prevent the material to be kneaded and defoamed M from sticking to the inner wall surface of the container 100, so that a highly accurate kneading process can be realized.

  Further, the kneading and defoaming apparatus may be configured to include a plurality of holders 30. For example, the rotating body 20 may be provided with a second holder (not shown) at a position that is the target of the holder 30 with respect to the revolution axis L1. At this time, the rotating body 20 may be provided with a second holder instead of the balance weight 70. By setting it as this structure, since the number of the containers 100 which can be hold | maintained at once can be increased, the quantity of the to-be-kneaded defoaming material M which can be processed at once can be increased. Further, according to this configuration, it is difficult for the center of gravity to move due to the movement of the material to be kneaded defoamed M during the operation of the kneading and defoaming device, and the kneading and defoaming device can be operated stably. In addition, the kneading deaerator may be configured to include a plurality of three or more holders.

  In the above-described embodiment, the kneading and defoaming apparatus having the power transmission mechanism (the rotation torque applying mechanism 52 and the rotational torque applying mechanism 60) including the pulley and the belt has been described. However, the power transmission mechanism applicable to the present invention is not limited to this, and any known power transmission mechanism such as a gear may be applied.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Kneading deaerator 10 ... Revolving shaft 20 ... Rotating body 21 ... Rotating body 23 ... Bending part 30 ... Holder 32 ... Spinning shaft 34 ... Bearing 35 ... Holder 40 ... Container holding part DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 42 ... Rotating shaft, 44 ... Bearing, 45 ... Container holding part, 47 ... Container holding part, 50 ... Torque application mechanism, 51 ... Motor, 52 ... Rotation torque application mechanism, 54 ... Rotation pulley, 56 ... Rotation force application pulley, 58 ... Torque transmission belt, 60 ... Rotating torque applying mechanism, 62 ... Fixed pulley, 64 ... Rotating pulley, 66 ... Belt, 70 ... Balance weight, 100 ... Container, 102 ... Main body, 104 ... Lid

Claims (15)

A rotating body that rotates with the rotation of the revolution shaft;
A holder attached to the rotating body so as to be able to rotate, and revolves with the rotation of the rotating body;
Along with the revolution of the holder, a rotation torque applying mechanism for applying a rotation torque to the holder,
A container holding unit for holding a container containing a material to be kneaded and defoamed, which is rotatably attached to the holder around a virtual straight line extending in a direction intersecting with the rotation axis of the holder;
A kneading deaerator comprising: In the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to claim 1,
A kneading and defoaming apparatus configured such that the rotation axis of the holder and the virtual straight line are orthogonal to each other. In the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to claim 1,
A kneading and defoaming device configured such that the rotation axis of the holder and the virtual straight line intersect each other at an angle. In the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A kneading and defoaming apparatus further comprising a rotational torque applying mechanism that applies a rotational torque to the container holding part so that the container holding part rotates around the virtual straight line as the holder rotates and revolves. In the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to claim 4,
The rotational torque applying mechanism is a kneading and defoaming device that is a motor attached to the holder. In the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to claim 4,
The rotational torque applying mechanism is
A fixed pulley fixed to the rotating body and concentric with the rotation axis of the rotating body;
A rotating pulley fixed to the container holding portion and configured to be rotatable concentrically with the container holding portion;
A rotational torque transmission mechanism for transmitting rotational torque between the fixed pulley and the rotating pulley;
A kneading deaerator comprising: In the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The said container holding | maintenance part is a kneading deaeration apparatus comprised so that attachment or detachment with respect to the said holder was possible. In the kneading deaerator according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The container is a kneading and defoaming device whose outer shape is an elongated cylindrical shape. In the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to claim 8,
The container holding unit is a kneading and defoaming device that holds the container so that the longitudinal direction of the container is parallel to the virtual straight line. The kneading defoaming apparatus according to claim 9,
The said container holding | maintenance part is a kneading deaerator which hold | maintains one said container so that a longitudinal axis may correspond with the said virtual straight line. The kneading defoaming apparatus according to claim 9,
The said container holding | maintenance part is a kneading deaeration apparatus which hold | maintains the said several container on the virtual circumference centering on the said virtual straight line. In the kneading and defoaming apparatus according to claim 8,
The container holding unit is a kneading and defoaming device that holds the container so that the longitudinal direction of the container intersects the virtual straight line. Using the kneading and defoaming device configured to rotate and revolve the holder holding the container in which the kneaded defoamed material is stored, the holder is rotated and revolved to obtain the kneaded defoamed material. Including a step of kneading and defoaming,
A method for kneading and defoaming a material to be kneaded and defoamed, wherein in the step of kneading and defoaming the material to be kneaded, the container is rotated around a virtual straight line extending in a direction intersecting with the rotation axis of the holder. In the kneading defoaming method according to claim 13,
The step of kneading and defoaming the kneaded defoamed material comprises:
A first rotation process for rotating and revolving the holder;
Stopping rotation and revolution of the holder and rotating the container around the virtual straight line; and
After the step of rotating the container, a second rotation and revolving step of rotating and revolving the holder;
A kneading defoaming method comprising: In the kneading defoaming method according to claim 13,
In the step of kneading and defoaming the kneaded defoamed material,
A kneading and defoaming method in which the container is rotated about the virtual straight line while rotating and revolving the holder.

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