公开(公告)号：US20240123413A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US18047427

申请日：2022-10-18

Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Inventor： Jennifer M. Martin ,  Esteban Salcedo

IPC: B01F27/805 ,  B01F31/20 ,  B01F35/212 ,  B01F35/22 ,  B01F35/221 ,  B01F35/32 ,  B01F35/42 ,  B01F35/71

CPC classification number: B01F27/805 ,  B01F31/201 ,  B01F35/212 ,  B01F35/2209 ,  B01F35/221422 ,  B01F35/3204 ,  B01F35/42 ,  B01F35/7161

Abstract: Current cartridge-style mixers due not have the ability to measure mixing performance nor determine the need for maintenance based on performance. Risks of non-homogeneous mixing and insufficient maintenance can exist with cartridge-style mixers. A mixing system comprises a mixing apparatus, a first switch, a magnetic switch, and a controller. The mixing apparatus is configured to receive a cartridge and to mix a material. The mixing apparatus comprises a linear actuator configured to translate the cartridge or plunger in a vertical direction and a spindle configured to rotate a plunger. The first switch is configured to measure a number of strokes per unit of time of operating the linear actuator. The magnetic switch is configured to measure a speed of the spindle. The controller is configured to receive one or more mixing parameters, actuate the spindle and the linear actuator, and actuate a light to indicate if there was sufficient mixing.