Honey extractor with flexible deceleration

Abstract

The utility model relates to a honey extractor with flexible deceleration, which comprises a main body assembly and a driving assembly, the main body assembly comprises a cylinder, a separation basket and a sealed shell, the separation basket is arranged in the cylinder, and the sealed shell is arranged on the top of the separation basket; the driving assembly is arranged in the sealed shell, and the driving assembly comprises a rocker, a driving bevel gear, a driven bevel gear, a driven shaft, an output shaft and a pair of brake half rings; the driving bevel gear is arranged on the rocker, the driven bevel gear is engaged with the driving bevel gear, the driven shaft is connected with the driven bevel gear and the output shaft, and the output shaft is connected with the separation basket; a first one-way bearing is arranged on the driven shaft, and a transmission ring is arranged outside the first one-way bearing; the pair of brake half rings are arranged outside the output shaft, and the brake half rings are connected with the transmission ring. The utility model can drive the brake half ring to gradually clamp the output shaft by reversely shaking the rocker, so as to steadily consume the inertial kinetic energy of the separation basket by the progressive friction force, thereby avoiding the risk of accidental injury of the operator, buffering the inertial impact and reducing the gear abrasion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beekeeping equipment technology, and in particular to a honey extractor with flexible deceleration. Background Technology

[0002] As a core honey extraction device in beekeeping, the honey extractor's core function is to achieve efficient separation of honey from the honeycomb through centrifugal force, while ensuring the integrity of the honeycomb comb so that it can be reused by bees.

[0003] In existing honey extractors, the power transmission structure generally adopts a hard connection method with gear meshing. That is, the operator cranks the handle, and the torque is transmitted to the internal separation basket through the meshing gear set, driving the rotating basket to rotate at high speed to generate centrifugal force. In actual use, when the rotating basket needs to be stopped at high speed, due to the lack of an effective buffer and separation mechanism, the operator must overcome the inertial resistance of the basket's forward rotation by cranking the handle in the opposite direction. This inertial force increases proportionally with the rotational speed, requiring the operator to apply a large reverse force. Furthermore, the meshing transmission of the gear set during the reverse cranking process is prone to generating sudden reverse impact forces, which can easily cause the operator's hand to be accidentally injured by the handle or gear transmission components, posing a serious safety hazard. Secondly, the forward rotational inertia and the reverse force form a violent interaction at the gear meshing point. Long-term use will cause mechanical damage such as wear on the gear tooth surface and chipping of the tooth tip, significantly reducing the transmission efficiency and service life of the honey extractor and increasing equipment maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects in the prior art where the honey extractor has safety hazards when it stops and can cause damage to the transmission structure.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a honey extractor with flexible deceleration capability, comprising: The main component includes a cylinder, a separation basket, and a sealing shell. The separation basket is disposed inside the cylinder and is rotatably connected to the bottom of the cylinder. The sealing shell is disposed on the top of the separation basket and is connected to the cylinder. The drive assembly includes a rocker arm, a driving bevel gear, a driven bevel gear, a driven shaft, an output shaft, and a pair of brake half-rings. The driving bevel gear, driven bevel gear, driven shaft, output shaft, and pair of brake half-rings are all housed within the sealing housing. One end of the rocker arm extends into the cylinder, with its axial direction perpendicular to the cylinder's height axis. The driving bevel gear is fitted onto the end of the rocker arm extending into the cylinder. The driven bevel gear meshes with the driving bevel gear, with its axial direction perpendicular to the driving bevel gear's axial direction. One end of the driven shaft is connected to the driven bevel gear, and the other end is connected to the output shaft. The output shaft passes through the sealing housing and connects to the separation basket. A first one-way bearing is also fitted onto the driven shaft, and a transmission ring is fitted around the outside of the first one-way bearing. The pair of brake half-rings are fitted around the outside of the output shaft, and an elastic element is provided between the pair of brake half-rings. One end of each brake half-ring is rotatably connected to the sealing housing, and the other end is connected to the transmission ring.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, a pair of cylindrical pins are provided on the side of the transmission ring near the brake half-ring, and the pair of cylindrical pins are connected to the brake half-ring.

[0007] In one embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the brake half-ring is provided with a pin hole that mates with the cylindrical pin, and the pin hole is an elongated hole.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, a second one-way bearing is provided between the driven shaft and the output shaft, and the rotation direction of the second one-way bearing is opposite to the rotation direction of the first one-way bearing.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, a support beam is provided at one end of the cylinder near the top, and the sealing shell is connected to the support beam.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, a support sleeve is provided at one end of the cylinder near the bottom, the separation basket is inserted into the support sleeve, and the separation basket is rotatably connected to the support sleeve.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, a ball bearing is provided between the separation basket and the support sleeve.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, a drain port is provided at the bottom of the cylinder.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, a cover plate is provided on the top of the cylinder.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, a handle is provided at the end of the rocker arm away from the active bevel gear.

[0015] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: The present invention discloses a honey extractor with flexible deceleration. The present invention uses a first one-way bearing, a transmission ring, and a brake half-ring with elastic elements to form a flexible deceleration mechanism. By shaking the rocker arm in the opposite direction, the brake half-ring can be driven to gradually clamp the output shaft. The inertial kinetic energy of the separation basket is consumed smoothly by the gradual friction force. This not only avoids the risk of operator injury and improves the safety and convenience of operation, but also buffers the inertial impact, reduces gear wear, extends the equipment life and reduces maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of this utility model; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the local structure at point A in the middle; Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the local structure at point B; Figure 6 for Figure 2 A partial structural diagram of the driving component; Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 1. Main body assembly; 2. Drive assembly; 11. Cylinder; 12. Separation basket; 13. Sealing shell; 14. Support beam; 15. Support sleeve; 16. Ball bearing; 17. Drain port; 18. Cover plate; 21. Rocker arm; 22. Driven bevel gear; 23. Driven bevel gear; 24. Driven shaft; 25. Output shaft; 26. Brake half ring; 27. First one-way bearing; 28. Transmission ring; 29. ​​Second one-way bearing; 211. Handle; 261. Elastic element; 262. Pin hole; 263. Cylindrical pin. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0018] Reference Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model discloses a honey extractor with flexible deceleration, comprising: The main component 1 includes a cylinder 11, a separation basket 12, and a sealing shell 13. The separation basket 12 is disposed inside the cylinder 11 and is rotatably connected to the bottom of the cylinder 11. The sealing shell 13 is disposed on the top of the separation basket 12 and is connected to the cylinder 11. Drive assembly 2 includes a rocker arm 21, a driving bevel gear 22, a driven bevel gear 23, a driven shaft 24, an output shaft 25, and a pair of brake half-rings 26. The driving bevel gear 22, driven bevel gear 23, driven shaft 24, output shaft 25, and pair of brake half-rings 26 are all disposed within the sealing housing 13. One end of the rocker arm 21 extends into the cylinder 11, and the axial direction of the rocker arm 21 is perpendicular to the height axial direction of the cylinder 11. The driving bevel gear 22 is sleeved on the end of the rocker arm 21 that extends into the cylinder 11. The driven bevel gear 23 meshes with the driving bevel gear 22, and the axial direction of the driven bevel gear 23 is perpendicular to the height axial direction of the driving bevel gear 25. In the axial direction of gear 22, one end of the driven shaft 24 is connected to the driven bevel gear 23, and the other end of the driven shaft 24 is connected to the output shaft 25. The output shaft 25 passes through the sealing shell 13 and is connected to the separation basket 12. A first one-way bearing 27 is also sleeved on the driven shaft 24, and a transmission ring 28 is sleeved on the outside of the first one-way bearing 27. A pair of brake half-rings 26 are sleeved on the outside of the output shaft 25, and an elastic element 261 is provided between the pair of brake half-rings 26. One end of the brake half-ring 26 is rotatably connected to the sealing shell 13, and the other end of the brake half-ring 26 is connected to the transmission ring 28.

[0019] In the above structure, the sealing shell 13 is fixedly connected to the cylinder 11, and the entire drive assembly 2 is set inside the sealing shell 13, providing support and sealing for the internal drive assembly 2. The separation basket 12 is installed inside the cylinder 11, and both ends of the separation basket 12 are rotatably connected to the sealing shell 13 and the bottom of the cylinder 11. The separation basket 12 is used to place honeycomb, and rotating the separation basket 12 separates the honey from the honeycomb. In actual operation, the operator shakes the rocker arm 21 forward, which drives the driven shaft 24 to rotate through the meshing of the active bevel gear 22 and the driven bevel gear 23. At this time, the first one-way bearing 27 on the driven shaft 24 rotates synchronously forward with the driven shaft 24. The first one-way bearing 27 has the structural characteristic of free rotation in the forward direction and locking in the reverse direction. When rotating in the forward direction, the first one-way bearing 27 is separated from the outer transmission ring 28. At the same time, no force is applied to the connection end between the transmission ring 28 and the brake half-ring 26. The brake half-ring 26 remains open under the preload of the elastic element 261, and does not generate braking resistance on the output shaft 25, ensuring that the separation basket 12 can rotate smoothly at high speed to achieve honey extraction. When the separation basket 12 needs to be stopped, the operator shakes the rocker arm 21 in the reverse direction. Due to the one-way transmission characteristic of the first one-way bearing 27, it only generates power transmission when the rocker arm 21 rotates in the reverse direction. At this time, the first one-way bearing 27 moves with the rocker arm. The rocker arm 21 rotates synchronously in the opposite direction, driving the transmission ring 28 sleeved on its outer side to move together. During the rotation of the transmission ring 28, through its connection structure with the two brake half-rings 26, it drives the two brake half-rings 26 to rotate in opposite directions around the rotational connection point with the sealing shell 13. As the rocker arm 21 continues to rock in the opposite direction, the two brake half-rings 26 gradually move closer to and clamp onto the output shaft 25. Through the progressive frictional force formed between the inner wall of the brake half-rings 26 and the outer surface of the output shaft 25, the inertial kinetic energy of the separation basket 12 is continuously consumed, causing the rotational speed of the separation basket 12 to decrease smoothly, and finally achieving a smooth deceleration and stop, avoiding the sudden stop problem caused by instantaneous impact in the hard connection structure. When the forward rotation is resumed, the transmission ring 28 does not rotate, and the elastic element 261 between the pair of brake half-rings 26 extends, causing the two brake half-rings 26 to move away from the output shaft 25. As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the cylinder is made of a transparent material (such as fiberglass) to observe the real-time status of the honeycomb grid during the operation of the equipment.

[0020] This invention utilizes a first one-way bearing 27 on the driven shaft 24, along with a transmission ring 28 and a brake half-ring 26 with an elastic element 261, to form a flexible deceleration mechanism. When it is necessary to decelerate and stop the rotating separation basket 12, the operator only needs to shake the rocker arm 21 in the opposite direction. Utilizing the one-way transmission characteristic of the first one-way bearing 27, it drives the transmission ring 28 to move synchronously as the rocker arm 21 rotates in the opposite direction, thereby driving a pair of brake half-rings 26 to rotate in opposite directions around the rotational connection point with the sealing shell 13, gradually clamping the output shaft 25. Since the clamping action of the brake half-rings 26 is completed gradually with the reverse shaking of the rocker arm 21, and the elastic element 261 can buffer and adjust the clamping force, the friction between the brake half-rings 26 and the output shaft 25 gradually increases. This can smoothly dissipate the inertial kinetic energy of the separation basket 12, avoiding the sudden impact force caused by directly overcoming the forward rotation inertia when shaking in the opposite direction in the prior art. This completely solves the safety problem of operators being easily injured, significantly improving the safety and convenience of equipment operation. It can effectively buffer the impact of the inertia of the separation basket 12 on the transmission gear set, avoid the gear set from bearing instantaneous reverse load, significantly reduce the mechanical wear at the gear meshing point, extend the service life of the drive component 2 and the whole machine, and reduce the frequency and cost of equipment maintenance.

[0021] Furthermore, a pair of cylindrical pins 263 are provided on the side of the transmission ring 28 near the brake half-ring 26, and the pair of cylindrical pins 263 are connected to the brake half-ring 26; the surface of the brake half-ring 26 is provided with pin holes 262 that cooperate with the cylindrical pins 263, and the pin holes 262 are elongated holes.

[0022] Specifically, the transmission ring 28 drives the brake half-ring 26 through the cylindrical pin 263. The mating structure of the pin hole 262 with the elongated hole and the cylindrical pin 263 provides axial and circumferential movement allowance when the transmission ring 28 drives the brake half-ring 26 to rotate, avoiding rigid jamming during transmission and ensuring that the brake half-ring 26 can smoothly and steadily close or open, thus improving the continuity and stability of flexible deceleration.

[0023] Furthermore, a second one-way bearing 29 is provided between the driven shaft 24 and the output shaft 25, and the rotation direction of the second one-way bearing 29 is opposite to the rotation direction of the first one-way bearing 27.

[0024] Specifically, when the rocker arm 21 drives the separation basket 12 to rotate and extract honey, the second one-way bearing 29 is locked, ensuring that the torque of the driven shaft 24 is stably transmitted to the output shaft 25. When the forward rocking stops, the second one-way bearing 29 unlocks, creating a power separation between the separation basket 12 and the driven shaft 24. The separation basket 12 can continue to rotate due to inertia, extending the centrifugal action time and fully expelling the honey remaining in the honeycomb, reducing the amount of honey residue, and improving the fullness and overall efficiency of honey extraction. After the forward rocking stops, the inertial rotation of the separation basket 12 achieves flexible separation from the driven shaft 24 through the second one-way bearing 29, avoiding the inertial load from directly acting in the opposite direction on the meshing components such as the driven bevel gear 23 and the driving bevel gear 22, preventing tooth surface wear or impact damage to the gear set due to inertial impact, and further extending the service life of the gear components in the drive assembly 2. At the same time, it solves the problem of the rocker arm 21 rotating along with the inertial rotation of the separation basket 12, preventing the rocker arm 21 from freely rotating at high speed and injuring the operator, and further ensuring the safety of the entire equipment operation.

[0025] Furthermore, a support beam 14 is provided at one end of the cylinder 11 near the top, and the sealing shell 13 is connected to the support beam 14.

[0026] Specifically, the two ends of the support beam 14 are connected to the inner wall of the cylinder 11. The support beam 14 is arranged along the diameter direction of the cylinder 11 to support the installation of the sealing sleeve. The entire sealing sleeve is divided into upper and lower shells, which enclose the drive assembly 2 inside and form a seal for the drive assembly 2.

[0027] Furthermore, a support sleeve 15 is provided at one end of the cylinder 11 near the bottom, the separation basket 12 passes through the support sleeve 15, and the separation basket 12 is rotatably connected to the support sleeve 15; a ball bearing 16 is provided between the separation basket 12 and the support sleeve 15.

[0028] Specifically, the support sleeve 15 provides precise positioning for the bottom of the separation basket 12. Combined with the uniform support of the ball bearings 16, this effectively ensures the coaxiality of the separation basket 12 during high-speed rotation and inertial rotation, preventing radial swaying or axial displacement of the separation basket 12 due to unstable bottom support, and preventing damage to the honeycomb combs within the separation basket 12. The rolling friction of the ball bearings 16 replaces the traditional sliding friction, significantly reducing the frictional resistance between the separation basket 12 and the support sleeve 15 during rotation, making the separation basket 12 start up more smoothly and rotate more stably. This reduces the force required for the operator to crank the rocker arm 21, saving physical effort, and also reduces energy loss during power transmission, ensuring stable centrifugal force output and improving honey extraction efficiency.

[0029] Furthermore, a drain port 17 is provided at the bottom of the cylinder 11, and a cover plate 18 is provided at the top of the cylinder 11; a handle 211 is provided at the end of the rocker arm 21 away from the active bevel gear 22.

[0030] The drain port 17 at the bottom of the cylinder 11 can directly guide the honey accumulated inside the cylinder 11 to be discharged in a concentrated manner, completing honey collection without disassembling the cylinder 11 or the separation basket 12. This avoids honey spillage during transfer, improving the continuity and efficiency of honey extraction. Simultaneously, the drain port 17 can be used with valves and other components to achieve quantitative discharge, facilitating control of the honey collection speed and adapting to the loading requirements of different containers. The cover plate 18 at the top of the cylinder 11 provides a sealed protection for the interior of the cylinder 11. On the one hand, it prevents honey from splashing to the outside and causing waste when the separation basket 12 rotates at high speed; on the other hand, it prevents the operator's hands or foreign objects from accidentally entering the cylinder 11 and coming into contact with the rotating parts, avoiding safety hazards. Furthermore, the cooperation between the cover plate 18 and the cylinder 11 also reduces the entry of external dust and impurities into the cylinder 11, contaminating the honey and ensuring the quality of honey extraction. The handle 211 at the end of the joystick 21 away from the active bevel gear 22 increases the operating force area and makes it easier for the operator to grip and apply force. It can effectively reduce hand fatigue when the joystick drives the separation basket 12 to rotate in the forward direction and triggers deceleration when the joystick shakes in the reverse direction, making the joystick operation more effortless and smooth. The design of the handle 211 can also improve the grip stability during operation, avoid operation errors caused by hand slippage, and further ensure operation safety.

[0031] In summary, this utility model introduces a honey extractor with flexible deceleration. This utility model forms a flexible deceleration mechanism by setting a first one-way bearing 27 on the driven shaft 24, and cooperating with a transmission ring 28 and a brake half-ring 26 with an elastic element 261. When it is necessary to decelerate and stop the rotating separation basket 12, the operator only needs to shake the rocker arm 21 in the opposite direction. Utilizing the one-way transmission characteristic of the first one-way bearing 27, when it rotates in the opposite direction with the rocker arm 21, it drives the transmission ring 28 to move synchronously, thereby driving a pair of brake half-rings 26 to rotate in opposite directions with the rotation connection point with the sealing shell 13 as the axis, gradually clamping the output shaft 25. Because the clamping action of the brake half-ring 26 is completed gradually with the reverse rocking of the rocker arm 21, and the elastic element 261 can buffer and adjust the clamping force, the friction between the brake half-ring 26 and the output shaft 25 gradually increases. This can smoothly dissipate the inertial kinetic energy of the separation basket 12, avoiding the sudden impact force caused by the direct overcoming of forward rotation inertia in the reverse rocking of the prior art. This completely solves the safety problem of operators being easily injured, and significantly improves the safety and convenience of equipment operation. It can effectively buffer the impact of the inertia of the separation basket 12 on the transmission gear set, avoid the gear set from bearing instantaneous reverse load, significantly reduce the mechanical wear at the gear meshing point, extend the service life of the drive component 2 and the whole machine, and reduce the frequency and cost of equipment maintenance.

[0032] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A honey extractor with flexible deceleration capability, characterized in that, include: The main component includes a cylinder, a separation basket, and a sealing shell. The separation basket is disposed inside the cylinder and is rotatably connected to the bottom of the cylinder. The sealing shell is disposed on the top of the separation basket and is connected to the cylinder. The drive assembly includes a rocker arm, a driving bevel gear, a driven bevel gear, a driven shaft, an output shaft, and a pair of brake half-rings. The driving bevel gear, driven bevel gear, driven shaft, output shaft, and pair of brake half-rings are all housed within the sealing housing. One end of the rocker arm extends into the cylinder, with its axial direction perpendicular to the cylinder's height axis. The driving bevel gear is fitted onto the end of the rocker arm extending into the cylinder. The driven bevel gear meshes with the driving bevel gear, with its axial direction perpendicular to the driving bevel gear's axial direction. One end of the driven shaft is connected to the driven bevel gear, and the other end is connected to the output shaft. The output shaft passes through the sealing housing and connects to the separation basket. A first one-way bearing is also fitted onto the driven shaft, and a transmission ring is fitted around the outside of the first one-way bearing. The pair of brake half-rings are fitted around the outside of the output shaft, and an elastic element is provided between the pair of brake half-rings. One end of each brake half-ring is rotatably connected to the sealing housing, and the other end is connected to the transmission ring.

2. The honey extractor with flexible deceleration according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of cylindrical pins are provided on the side of the transmission ring near the brake half-ring, and the pair of cylindrical pins are connected to the brake half-ring.

3. The honey extractor with flexible deceleration according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the brake semi-ring is provided with a pin hole that mates with the cylindrical pin, and the pin hole is an elongated hole.

4. The honey extractor with flexible deceleration according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second one-way bearing is provided between the driven shaft and the output shaft, and the rotation direction of the second one-way bearing is opposite to that of the first one-way bearing.

5. The honey extractor with flexible deceleration according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support beam is provided at one end of the cylinder near the top, and the sealing shell is connected to the support beam.

6. The honey extractor with flexible deceleration according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support sleeve is provided at one end of the cylinder near the bottom, and the separation basket is inserted into the support sleeve and is rotatably connected to the support sleeve.

7. The honey extractor with flexible deceleration according to claim 6, characterized in that: A ball bearing is provided between the separation basket and the support sleeve.

8. The honey extractor with flexible deceleration according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain port is provided at the bottom of the cylinder.

9. The honey extractor with flexible deceleration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cylinder is provided with a cover plate.

10. The honey extractor with flexible deceleration according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle is provided at the end of the rocker arm away from the drive bevel gear.

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