DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein generally relate to rotary shaker equipment, and more particularly but not exclusively to a rotary shaker apparatus and method used for various domestic and industrial applications.

BACKGROUND
[002] Mechanical devices for such shaking have been used for some time. One such small quantity mixture, perhaps directed more to amusement than to utility, is disclosed in a prior art. A drink mixing mannequin has a double crank mechanism which gyrates a torso portion of the mannequin. This motion is transferred to a small drinking glass carried by the mannequin. A prior art, further discloses a mixing device having a holding tray connected to a cabinet through a set of bearings. The bearings are disposed at a joinder of pairs of spaced channels attached to the tray and cabinet respectively. The bearings allow a motor driven cam to rotate the tray in an orbitial path.
[003] A still further mixer is disclosed in a prior art wherein the device is particularly useful for shaking the contents of jars during food preparation. This mixer has a motor driven offset crank which produces vertical reciprocation. During such reciprocation, the jar is also oscillated about its horizontal axis in that the jar holding structure connects with two sets of pivot linkages.
[004] Conventionally, the shaker machine is used in chemical, pharma, painting and agriculture process for shaking a sealer or a sieve or any type of liquid that requires to be shaken continuously. Using the conventional shaker machine is troublesome as the machining parts have to be developed specially. The conventional shaker has a low load carrying capacity. Moreover, some shaker machines available in the market are costlier and are difficult to handle. The conventional shaker machines require regular maintenance. Additionally, most of the conventional shaker machines are exported, which leads to unnecessary increase in cost and huge spare part cost in case of any failure.
[005] Therefore there exists a need in the art for a rotary shaker apparatus that is simple and cost-effective. Further, there exists a need for a rotary shaker apparatus which eliminates the aforementioned drawbacks.

OBJECTS
[006] The principal object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a rotary shaker apparatus which is simple and cost effective.
[007] Another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a rotary shaker apparatus that requires less maintenance.
[008] Still another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a method of providing a rotary shaker apparatus for various applications.
[009] These and other objects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0010] The embodiments of this invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, through out which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0011] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a rotary shaker apparatus, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0012] Figure 2 depicts a sectional view of a rotary shaker apparatus, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0013] Figure 3 depicts a sectional view of a prime mover mounting bracket, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0014] Figure 4 depicts a sectional view of a connecting rod, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0015] Figure 5 depicts a sectional view of a shaker tray, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0016] Figure 6 depicts a sectional view of a mounting plate, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0017] Figure 7 depicts a sectional view of a castor wheel, according to embodiments as disclosed herein; and
[0018] Figure 8 depicts a flowchart of a method of providing a rotary shaker apparatus for various applications.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0020] The embodiments herein achieve a rotary shaker apparatus which is simple and cost effective and provides hassle free operation. Further, the embodiments herein achieve a method of providing a rotary shaker apparatus for various applications. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 8, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0021] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a rotary shaker apparatus, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the rotary shaker apparatus 100 includes a frame 102, a prime mover (not shown), a prime mover mounting bracket 104, a connecting rod 106, at least one shaker tray 108, a mounting plate 110, a first connecting link 112a, a second connecting link 112b and a plurality of castor wheels 114, at least one stud 116.
[0022] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes the frame 102 as shown in FIG. 2. In an embodiment, the frame 102 defines an interior space which encloses the parts of the apparatus 100 like prime mover (not shown), the prime mover mounting plate 104, the connecting rod 106, the first connecting link 112a , the second connecting link 112b and the at least one shaker tray 108. In an embodiment, the frame 102 is made of rigid material and having a rectangular shape. However, it is also within the scope of the invention that the frame 102 may be made from any type of metals or materials and have any desired shape without otherwise deterring the intended function of providing support as can be deduced from this description and corresponding drawings.
[0023] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes the prime mover (not shown). In an embodiment, the prime mover is a motor. In an embodiment, the prime mover includes an output shaft which is connected to the first connecting link 112a to transfer the rotation motion of the prime mover (not shown) to the connecting rod 106.
[0024] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes the prime mover mounting bracket 104 as shown in FIG. 3. The prime mover mounting bracket 104 is used for mounting the prime mover (not shown). In an embodiment, the prime mover mounting bracket 104 is fixed within the frame 102.
[0025] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes the connecting rod 106 as shown in FIG. 4. In an embodiment, the connecting rod 106 is mounted between the first connecting link 112a and the second connecting link 112b. In an embodiment, the connecting rod 106 converts the rotary motion of the prime mover into an oscillatory motion. In an embodiment, the connecting rod 106 includes at least one stud 116 attached to the connecting rod 106 at predetermined position. In an embodiment, the stud 116 is used for the mounting of the at least one shaker tray 108. In an embodiment, the connecting rod 106 is provided at a predetermined angle (not shown) as per requirement of an application.
[0026] In an embodiment, the at least one shaker tray 108 is used for mounting a plurality of primer bottles as shown in FIG. 5. In an embodiment, the at least one shaker tray 108 includes a wall provided on the perimeter of the tray 108. In an embodiment, the at least one shaker tray 108 guides the primer bottles. Further, when the apparatus is operated the at least one shaker tray 108 protects bottles from falling.
[0027] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes the mounting plate 110 as shown in FIG. 6. In an embodiment, the mounting plate 110 is used for the mounting of the second connecting link 112b. In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 may include a plurality of mounting plates fixed inside the frame 102 to mount the first connecting link 112a and the second connecting link 112b.
[0028] In an embodiment, one end of the first connecting link 112a is attached to the prime mover output shaft and other end of the first connecting link 112a is connected to the connecting rod 106. Similarly, in an embodiment, one end of the second connecting link 112b is attached to the connecting rod 106 and other end of the second connecting link 112b is mounted to the mounting plate 110. In an embodiment, the rotary motion of the prime mover is converted into the oscillatory motion (shaking motion) with the help of the first connecting link 112a and the second connecting link 112b, and the connecting rod 106.
[0029] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes the plurality of castor wheels 114 as shown in FIG. 7. In an embodiment, the castor wheels 114 are mounted to the frame 102. Further, the castor wheels 114 are provided at bottom of the at least one shaker tray 108 to support the at least one shaker tray 108 from bottom side. The castor wheels 114 provides free movement to the at least one shaker tray 108 while it is operated.
[0030] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes at least one ball bearing to avoid friction and unbalancing while operating the apparatus 100.
[0031] In an embodiment, a method of providing a rotary shaker apparatus for various applications is depicted in FIG. 8. The method 200 comprises the steps of, providing a frame 102 having an interior space (step 202). Further, the method includes, mounting a prime mover within the frame 102 to produce a rotary output (step 204). Furthermore, the method includes, connecting the prime mover with a connecting rod 106 by a first connecting link 112a (step 206). In addition, the method includes connecting the connecting rod 106 with a mounting plate 110 located within the frame 102 by a second connecting link 112b (step 208). Also the method includes, attaching at least one shaker tray 108 to the connecting rod 106 (step 210). In an embodiment, the prime mover rotates to reciprocate the connecting rod 106 and in turn oscillate the at least one shaker tray 108 attached to the connecting rod 106.
[0032] The technical advantages disclosed by the embodiments herein include, hassle free operation, easy to fabricate, requires no special machining part and high load carrying capacity.
[0033] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

Referral numerals
Apparatus 100
Frame 102
Prime mover mounting bracket 104
Connecting rod 106
Shaker tray 108
Mounting plate 110
First connecting link 112a
Second connecting link 112b
Castor wheel 114
Stud 116
,CLAIMS:CLAIMS
We claim,
1. A rotary shaker apparatus 100, said apparatus 100 comprising:
a frame 102 defining an interior space;
a prime mover mounted within the frame 102 to produce a rotary output;
a first connecting link 112a connecting the prime mover to a connecting rod 106;
a second connecting link 112b connecting the connecting rod 106 to a mounting plate 110 located within the frame 102; and
at least one shaker tray 108 attached to the connecting rod 106;
wherein
the prime mover is configured to rotate to provide a reciprocating motion to the connecting rod 106 and in turn oscillate the at least one shaker tray 108 attached to the connecting rod 106.
2. The apparatus 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prime mover is supported in a prime mover mounting bracket 104 carried by the frame 102 and extends into the interior space defined by the frame 102.
3. The apparatus 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting rod 106 is mounted between the first connecting link 112a and the second connecting link 112b to convert the rotary output of the prime mover into an oscillatory motion.
4. A rotary shaker apparatus 100, said apparatus 100 comprising:
a frame 102 defining an interior space;
a prime mover mounted within the frame 102 to produce a rotary output;
a first connecting link 112a connecting the prime mover to a connecting rod 106;
a second connecting link 112b connecting the connecting rod 106 to a mounting plate 110 located within the frame 102; and
at least one shaker tray 108 attached to the connecting rod 106;
wherein
the prime mover is configured to rotate to provide a reciprocating motion to the connecting rod 106 and in turn oscillate the at least one shaker tray 108 attached to the connecting rod 106;
the connecting rod 106 includes at least one stud 116 to mount the at least one shaker tray 108.
5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus 100 further includes a plurality of castor wheels 114 to support the at least one shaker tray 108.
6. The apparatus 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting plate 110 is located within the frame 102 to mount the second connecting link 112b.
7. A method 200 of providing a rotary shaker apparatus for various applications, said method comprising steps of:
providing a frame 102 having an interior space;
mounting a prime mover within the frame 102 to produce a rotary output;
connecting the prime mover to a connecting rod 106 by a first connecting link 112a;
connecting the connecting rod 106 to a mounting plate 110 located within the frame 102 by a second connecting link 112b; and
attaching at least one shaker tray 108 to the connecting rod 106;
wherein
the prime mover is configured to rotate to provide a reciprocating motion to the connecting rod 106 and in turn oscillate the at least one shaker tray 108 attached to the connecting rod 106.
8. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the prime mover is supported in a prime mover mounting bracket 104 carried by the frame 102 and extends into the interior space defined by the frame 102.
9. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the connecting rod 106 is mounted between the first connecting link 112a and the second connecting link 112b to convert the rotary output of the prime mover into an oscillatory motion.
10. A method of providing a rotary shaker apparatus for various applications, said method comprising steps of:
providing a frame 102 having an interior space;
mounting a prime mover within the frame 102 to produce a rotary output;
connecting the prime mover to a connecting rod 106 by a first connecting link 112a;
connecting the connecting rod 106 to a mounting plate 110 located within the frame 102 by a second connecting link 112b; and
attaching at least one shaker tray 108 to the connecting rod 106;
wherein
the prime mover is configured to rotate to provide a reciprocating motion to the connecting rod 106 and in turn oscillate the at least one shaker tray 108 attached to the connecting rod 106;
the connecting rod 106 includes at least one stud 116 to mount the at least one shaker tray 108.