An inclined dish separator

Through the design of the inclined dish separator, the automatic separation of dishes and pallets is achieved by using components such as limit stop lever, roller and flip plate, which solves the problem of low separation efficiency of dishes in the prior art, and achieves an efficient and low-cost cleaning effect.

CN115104990BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02SOVELL TECH DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210777161.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-06-30
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2042-06-30

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the separation and cleaning efficiency of dishes and pallets is low, and the existing equipment has complex structure, high cost and inconvenient cleaning.

Method used

A tilt-type dish separator is designed, including a horizontal conveying mechanism and a tilt conveying mechanism, and uses components such as limit stop rods, rollers, flip plates, forks and conveying rollers to realize automatic separation of dishes and trays, and is cleaned by an external water gun.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid separation of dishes and trays, improves cleaning efficiency, is simple in structure, low in cost, and is convenient in cleaning equipment.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an inclined dish separator, comprising a horizontal conveying mechanism, the end of which is connected to the inclined conveying mechanism, the other side of which is provided with a plurality of limit bars and rollers, and a separation mechanism; the separation mechanism comprises two frames, a rotating shaft is installed between the frames, the rotating shaft can be driven to rotate by a motor, a flap is welded on the rotating shaft, one end of the flap is provided with a plurality of support forks, a bracket is provided between adjacent support forks, the flap is provided with four guide pillars and a telescopic cylinder, the end of the telescopic cylinder piston rod is fixed with a mounting plate, one side of the mounting plate is fixed with a plurality of pressure rods, and the other side of the separation mechanism is provided with a conveying roller group, the conveying roller group is composed of a plurality of conveying rollers arranged at intervals. Beneficial effects: dishes can be quickly separated from trays, thereby achieving high separation and cleaning efficiency; the structure is simple, the manufacturing cost is low, and it is suitable for promotion; during separation, the conveying mechanism and the separation mechanism can be directly cleaned by an external water gun, and the cleaning equipment is convenient.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of tableware washing, and particularly relates to an inclined dish separator. Background Art

[0002] There are many restaurants in China. Most of them use bowls and trays to hold food. The food is placed in bowls and plates, and then placed on a tray. When using, just carry the tray to the dining table for use. When recycling, just carry the entire tray and place it on the conveyor belt of the cleaning equipment.

[0003] However, when washing dishes and trays, most of them are separated manually and then washed, which is inefficient. The few devices that separate dishes and trays have complex structures, high costs, and are inconvenient to clean. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an inclined dish separator to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an inclined dish separator, comprising a horizontal conveying mechanism, the end of the horizontal conveying mechanism is connected to the inclined conveying mechanism, the inclined conveying mechanism is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the horizontal conveying mechanism, and the side of the inclined conveying mechanism close to the horizontal conveying mechanism is higher than the other side, a plurality of limit bars are arranged at intervals on the other side of the inclined conveying mechanism, the head end of the limit bar is equipped with a rotatable roller, and the side of the limit bar away from the inclined conveying mechanism is provided with a separation mechanism; the separation mechanism comprises two front and rear racks, a rotating shaft is installed between the racks, and the front of the rotating shaft is provided with a plurality of limit bars. A driven sprocket is installed after the end passes through the frame plate, and a motor is fixed to the lower front side of the frame plate through a fixing frame, a sprocket is fixed to the output end of the motor and is connected to the driven sprocket through a chain, a flap is welded on the rotating shaft, a plurality of supporting forks are provided at one end of the flap, brackets are provided between adjacent supporting forks, four guide posts are installed on the flap, a telescopic cylinder is fixed between the guide posts, a mounting plate located on the guide post is fixed to the piston rod end of the telescopic cylinder, a plurality of pressure rods extending to the top of the brackets are fixed on one side of the mounting plate, a conveying roller group is provided on the other side of the separation mechanism, and the conveying roller group consists of a plurality of conveying rollers arranged at intervals.

[0006] Preferably, the front and rear sides of the horizontal conveying mechanism are provided with limiting baffles.

[0007] Preferably, a rodless cylinder is provided above the inclined conveying mechanism, and a plurality of vertical blocking rods are fixed to the bottom end of the slider on the rodless cylinder, and the vertical blocking rods are staggered with the supporting forks.

[0008] Preferably, the conveying rollers of the conveying roller group are arranged alternately with the pressure rods.

[0009] Preferably, a counterweight is provided on one end of the flap away from the supporting fork.

[0010] Preferably, the roller is perpendicular to the top surface of the inclined conveying mechanism.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. It can realize the rapid separation of dishes and trays, thus achieving high separation and cleaning efficiency.

[0013] 2. Simple structure, low manufacturing cost, suitable for promotion.

[0014] 3. During the separation period, the conveying mechanism and the separation mechanism can be directly cleaned by an external water gun, and the cleaning equipment is convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a side view structural diagram of the rodless cylinder, slider and vertical blocking rod of the present invention.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Horizontal conveying mechanism; 2. Inclined conveying mechanism; 3. Limiting bar; 4. Roller; 5. Frame; 6. Rotating shaft; 7. Driven sprocket; 8. Motor; 9. Chain; 10. Flip plate; 11. Support fork; 12. Bracket; 13. Guide column; 14. Telescopic cylinder; 15. Mounting plate; 16. Pressure rod; 17. Conveying roller group; 18. Limiting bar; 19. Rodless cylinder; 20. Slider; 21. Vertical blocking bar; 22. Counterweight. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] See also Figure 1-3The present invention provides an inclined dish separator, comprising a horizontal conveying mechanism 1, the end of the horizontal conveying mechanism 1 is connected to an inclined conveying mechanism 2, the inclined conveying mechanism 2 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the horizontal conveying mechanism 1, and the side of the inclined conveying mechanism 2 close to the horizontal conveying mechanism 1 is higher than the other side, and a plurality of limit bars 3 are provided at intervals on the other side of the inclined conveying mechanism 2, the head end of the limit bar 3 is equipped with a rotatable roller 4, and the side of the limit bar 3 away from the inclined conveying mechanism 2 is provided with a separation mechanism; the separation mechanism includes two front and rear racks 5, a rotating shaft 6 is installed between the racks 5, and the front end of the rotating shaft 6 passes through the rack 5 and is installed A driven sprocket 7 is installed, and a motor 8 is fixed to the lower front side of the frame plate 5 through a fixing frame. A sprocket is fixed to the output end of the motor 8 and is connected to the driven sprocket 7 through a chain 9. A flap 10 is welded on the rotating shaft 6, and a plurality of supporting forks 11 are provided at one end of the flap 10. Brackets 12 are provided between adjacent supporting forks 11. Four guide posts 13 are installed on the flap 10, and a telescopic cylinder 14 is fixed between the guide posts 13. The piston rod end of the telescopic cylinder 14 is fixed with a mounting plate 15 located on the guide post 13. A plurality of pressure rods 16 extending above the bracket 12 are fixed on one side of the mounting plate 15. A conveying roller group 17 is provided on the other side of the separation mechanism. The conveying roller group 17 is composed of a plurality of conveying rollers arranged at intervals. During use, the tray containing dishes is conveyed from the horizontal conveying mechanism 1 to the inclined conveying mechanism 2. When the tray is conveyed to the inclined conveying mechanism 2, with the thrust of the horizontal conveying mechanism 1 and the inclined setting of the inclined conveying mechanism 2, the tray and dishes will slide from the high position to the low position of the inclined conveying mechanism 2. During this period, the supporting fork 11 is higher than the tray and lower than the edge of the dishes, and the pressure rod 16 is located above the dishes, and the width of the bracket 12 is smaller than the diameter of the edge of the dishes. Due to the setting of the supporting fork 11, the dishes will be stuck in the bracket 12, and then the telescopic cylinder 14 will retract the control mounting plate 15 and the pressure rod 16 to slide downward until the pressure rod 16 presses the dishes, and then the motor 8 drives the chain 9 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven sprocket 7 and the rotating shaft 6 to rotate, and further drives the flap 10 and the dishes to flip counterclockwise, until the dishes are about to be attached to the conveying roller set 17 with the opening facing downward, the telescopic cylinder 14 pushes the mounting plate 15 and the pressure rod 16 downward so that the pressure rod 16 extends between the conveying rollers of the conveying roller set 17, and then the motor 8 drives the flap 10 to rotate clockwise initially, so that the supporting fork 11 is separated from the dishes, and then the conveying roller set 17 conveys the dishes out, and the motor 8 drives the flap 10 to continue to rotate clockwise to reset, and the next cycle is carried out, and the inclined conveying mechanism 2 conveys the tray out for cleaning; thereby realizing the separation and cleaning of the dishes and the tray.

[0021] See also Figure 1-2 The horizontal conveying mechanism 1 is provided with limiting baffles 18 on the front and rear sides; in this embodiment, the pallet can be limited so that its position does not slide or tilt during the conveying process.

[0022] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 3 A rodless cylinder 19 is provided above the inclined conveying mechanism 2, and a plurality of vertical bars 21 are fixed to the bottom end of the slider 20 on the rodless cylinder 19, and the vertical bars 21 are staggered with the supporting fork 11; in this embodiment, the rodless cylinder 19 can be controlled to make its slider 20 slide from the right end to the left until the vertical bar 21 pushes the dishes against the left end of the bracket 12, and cooperates with the pressure rod 16 to position the dishes.

[0023] See also Figure 2 The conveying rollers of the conveying roller group 17 are staggered with the pressure rod 16; in this embodiment, after the pressure rod 16 is flipped, the conveying rollers of the conveying roller group 17 do not interfere with it, which makes it easier for the telescopic cylinder 14 to push the mounting plate 15 and the pressure rod 16 downward so that the pressure rod 16 extends between the conveying rollers of the conveying roller group 17.

[0024] See also Figure 1-2 A counterweight 22 is installed at one end of the flap 10 away from the supporting fork 11; in this embodiment, it is convenient to balance the weight at both ends of the flap 10.

[0025] See also Figure 1-2 , the roller 4 is perpendicular to the top surface of the inclined conveying mechanism 2; in this embodiment, the inclined conveying mechanism 2 is convenient for conveying the tray out for cleaning, and the roller 4 blocks and limits the tray.

[0026] In order to facilitate understanding of the above technical solutions of the present invention, the working principle or operation mode of the present invention in actual process is described in detail below.

[0027] Working principle: During use, the tray containing dishes is transported from the horizontal conveying mechanism 1 to the inclined conveying mechanism 2. When it is transported to the inclined conveying mechanism 2, with the thrust of the horizontal conveying mechanism 1 and the inclined setting of the inclined conveying mechanism 2, the tray and dishes will slide from the high position to the low position of the inclined conveying mechanism 2. During this period, the supporting fork 11 is higher than the tray and lower than the edge of the dishes, and the pressure rod 16 is located above the dishes, and the width of the bracket 12 is smaller than the diameter of the edge of the dishes. Due to the setting of the supporting fork 11, the dishes will be stuck in the bracket 12, and then the rodless cylinder 19 is controlled to make its slider 20 slide from the right end to the left until the vertical blocking rod 21 pushes the dishes to the left end of the bracket 12 and does not fall out under the limit of the pressure rod 16. Then the telescopic cylinder 14 retracts to control the mounting plate 15 and the pressure rod 16 to slide downward until the pressure rod 16 presses the dishes, and then the rodless cylinder 19 The control slider 20 and the vertical blocking rod 21 are reset, and then the motor 8 drives the chain 9 to rotate, and then drives the driven sprocket 7 and the rotating shaft 6 to rotate, and further drives the flap 10 and the dishes to flip counterclockwise until the opening of the dishes is facing down and is about to be attached to the conveying roller group 17, the telescopic cylinder 14 pushes the mounting plate 15 and the pressure rod 16 downward so that the pressure rod 16 extends between the conveying rollers of the conveying roller group 17, and then the motor 8 drives the flap 10 to rotate clockwise initially, so that the supporting fork 11 is separated from the dishes, and then the conveying roller group 17 conveys the dishes out, and the motor 8 drives the flap 10 to continue to rotate clockwise and reset again, and the next cycle is carried out, and the inclined conveying mechanism 2 conveys the tray out for cleaning; thereby realizing the separation and cleaning of dishes and trays; and the structure is simple, the manufacturing cost is low, and it is suitable for promotion; at the same time, during the separation period, the conveying mechanism and the separation mechanism can be directly cleaned by an external water gun, which is convenient to clean.

[0028] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An inclined dish separator, characterized in that: The invention comprises a horizontal conveying mechanism (1), wherein the end of the horizontal conveying mechanism (1) is connected to an inclined conveying mechanism (2), wherein the inclined conveying mechanism (2) is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the horizontal conveying mechanism (1), and the side of the inclined conveying mechanism (2) close to the horizontal conveying mechanism (1) is higher than the other side, and a plurality of limit bars (3) are provided at intervals on the other side of the inclined conveying mechanism (2), and a rotatable roller (4) is provided at the head end of the limit bar (3), and a separation mechanism is provided on the side of the limit bar (3) away from the inclined conveying mechanism (2); the separation mechanism comprises two front and rear frame plates (5), a rotating shaft (6) is installed between the frame plates (5), a driven sprocket (7) is installed after the front end of the rotating shaft (6) passes through the frame plates (5), and the lower front side of the frame plates (5) is fixed by a fixed roller. A motor (8) is fixed on the fixed frame, a sprocket is fixed on the output end of the motor (8) and is connected to the driven sprocket (7) through a chain (9), a flap (10) is welded on the rotating shaft (6), a plurality of support forks (11) are provided at one end of the flap (10), brackets (12) are provided between adjacent support forks (11), four guide posts (13) are installed on the flap (10), telescopic cylinders (14) are fixed between the guide posts (13), a mounting plate (15) located on the guide posts (13) is fixed at the piston rod end of the telescopic cylinder (14), a plurality of pressure rods (16) extending above the brackets (12) are fixed on one side of the mounting plate (15), a conveying roller group (17) is provided on the other side of the separation mechanism, and the conveying roller group (17) is composed of a plurality of conveying rollers arranged at intervals.

2. The inclined dish separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear sides of the horizontal conveying mechanism (1) are provided with limiting baffles (18).

3. The inclined dish separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rodless cylinder (19) is provided above the inclined conveying mechanism (2), and a plurality of vertical blocking rods (21) are fixed to the bottom end of the slider (20) on the rodless cylinder (19), and the vertical blocking rods (21) and the supporting forks (11) are arranged in an alternating manner.

4. The inclined dish separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying rollers of the conveying roller group (17) and the pressure rod (16) are arranged alternately.

5. The inclined dish separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A counterweight (22) is installed at one end of the flap (10) away from the supporting fork (11).

6. The inclined dish separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller (4) is perpendicular to the top surface of the inclined conveying mechanism (2).

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