A three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels

Abstract

A three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels comprises: a feeding mechanism; a feeding mechanism housing, provided with a vertical discharge port for the walnut kernels to pass through; a first material guide assembly comprising: a first flap and a second conveying path; the first flap being made of a hard and smooth material and being driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through an opening in the side of the housing and into the second conveying path; a second material guide assembly comprising: a second flap and a third conveying path; the second flap being made of a hard and smooth material and being driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through an opening in the side of the housing and into the third conveying path. By driving the two flaps made of hard and smooth materials through the above structure, the problem that the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels in the prior art adopts a soft connection structure, which causes the existing three-channel conversion feeding mechanism to be easily clogged, has dead corners for hygiene, and is difficult to clean, is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of walnut kernel conveying, and mainly relates to a three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels. Background Art

[0002] During the production process of walnut milk, it is necessary to combine walnut kernels of various origins and varieties together and then process them to form walnut milk products. Since the characteristics of the above-mentioned different types of walnut kernels are not the same, the walnut kernels need to undergo different processing steps in the subsequent peeling process. For example, different types of walnut kernels may need to be cooked at different temperatures and for different times in the alkali washing process. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism in the prior art often adopts a soft connection structure to achieve the change of the discharge direction, thereby providing materials for the feeding chain. However, due to the characteristics of walnut kernels, there will be a lot of broken pieces in the walnut kernel material. A large amount of broken pieces will cause the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism of the soft connection structure to become clogged, and there will be problems of sanitary dead corners and difficulty in cleaning. Moreover, the height of the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism is limited and the throughput of walnut kernels is large, which further aggravates the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels, so as to solve the problem that the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels in the prior art adopts a soft connection structure, which causes the existing three-channel conversion feeding mechanism to be easily blocked, has sanitary dead corners, and is difficult to clean. The present application provides a three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels, comprising:

[0004] The feeding mechanism is used to guide the walnut kernels into the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism;

[0005] A feeding mechanism housing, wherein the bottom position of the feeding mechanism housing is arranged opposite to the discharge opening of the discharge mechanism, and is further provided with a vertical discharge opening for the walnut kernels to enter the first conveying path;

[0006] The first material guide assembly includes: a first flap disposed on one side of the inner cavity of the feed mechanism housing, and a second conveying path disposed on the feed mechanism housing; the first flap is made of a hard and smooth material and is driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through the side opening of the housing and into the second conveying path;

[0007] The second material guide assembly includes: a second flap disposed on the other side of the inner cavity of the feed mechanism housing, and a third conveying path disposed on the feed mechanism housing; the second flap is made of a hard and smooth material and is driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through the side opening of the housing and into the third conveying path;

[0008] The driving mechanism is used to drive the first flap and the second flap to rotate respectively.

[0009] Optionally, the first flap and the second flap are made of stainless steel.

[0010] Optionally, the driving mechanism includes:

[0011] Driving components, there are two driving components, which drive the first flap or the second flap to rotate through a push rod;

[0012] There are two arc-shaped linkage rods, one end of the arc-shaped linkage rod is rotationally connected to the push rod, and the other end of the arc-shaped linkage rod is provided with a rotating shaft fixedly connected to it; the two rotating shafts are respectively rotationally connected to the first flip plate or the second flip plate to drive the first flip plate or the second flip plate to rotate through the rotation of the rotating shaft.

[0013] Optionally, both the driving component and the arc-shaped linkage rod are arranged outside the feeding mechanism housing;

[0014] The feeding mechanism housing is provided with a through hole for the rotating shaft to pass through so as to extend to the interior of the feeding mechanism housing.

[0015] Optionally, an upper guide buffer protrusion is provided on one of the first flap and the second flap; a lower guide buffer protrusion is provided on the other of the first flap and the second flap;

[0016] The unloading port of the unloading mechanism, the upper guide buffer protrusion, the lower guide buffer protrusion and the first conveying path are arranged in sequence in the vertical direction;

[0017] When the material discharge mechanism is connected to the vertical material discharge port, the upper guide buffer protrusion and the lower guide buffer protrusion form an S-shaped material guide channel.

[0018] Optionally, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the upper guide buffer protrusion to drive the upper guide buffer protrusion to rotate;

[0019] On one of the first flap and the second flap, the flap with the lower guide buffer protrusion is also provided with a connecting portion; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the connecting portion to drive the connecting portion to rotate its position.

[0020] Optionally, the driving component is a hydraulic driving cylinder, and the hydraulic driving cylinder is rotatably fixed on a fixed frame outside the feeding mechanism housing.

[0021] Optional three-channel feeder mechanism for conveying walnut kernels, including:

[0022] An inspection port, the inspection port is arranged on the shell of the unloading mechanism; and / or, the inspection port is arranged on the shell of the feeding mechanism close to the first flap; and / or, the inspection port is arranged on the shell of the feeding mechanism close to the second flap.

[0023] Optionally, the first flap and the second flap are guide groove structures; the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism further includes:

[0024] Sealing gaskets are arranged at both sides of the first flap, and at the connection positions of the first flap with the unloading mechanism and the side opening of the shell respectively; and / or, the sealing gaskets are arranged at both sides of the second flap, and at the connection positions of the second flap with the unloading mechanism and the side opening of the shell respectively.

[0025] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0026] 1. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels provided by the present invention comprises:

[0027] The feeding mechanism is used to guide the walnut kernels into the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism;

[0028] A feeding mechanism housing, wherein the bottom position of the feeding mechanism housing is arranged opposite to the discharge opening of the discharge mechanism, and is further provided with a vertical discharge opening for the walnut kernels to enter the first conveying path;

[0029] The first material guide assembly includes: a first flap disposed on one side of the inner cavity of the feed mechanism housing, and a second conveying path disposed on the feed mechanism housing; the first flap is made of a hard and smooth material and is driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through the side opening of the housing and into the second conveying path;

[0030] The second material guide assembly includes: a second flap disposed on the other side of the inner cavity of the feed mechanism housing, and a third conveying path disposed on the feed mechanism housing; the second flap is made of a hard and smooth material and is driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through the side opening of the housing and into the third conveying path;

[0031] The driving mechanism is used to drive the first flap and the second flap to rotate respectively.

[0032] The three-channel switching feeding mechanism in the prior art often uses a soft connection structure to achieve the change of the discharge direction, thereby providing materials for the next process. However, due to the characteristics of walnut kernels, there will be a lot of broken pieces in the walnut kernel material. A large amount of broken pieces will cause the three-channel switching feeding mechanism of the soft connection structure to be blocked, and there will be sanitary dead corners and cleaning difficulties. Moreover, since the three-channel switching feeding mechanism can

[0033] It satisfies the transportation of different types of walnut kernels in three directions, and realizes that different types of walnut kernels need to be fed and cooked to different set cooking pots after screening, without stopping the line for manual switching, thereby greatly improving production efficiency, realizing automatic switching and reducing manual labor intensity, and subsequently, it can also reduce errors caused by manual operation through program interlocking. In the present invention, there are a first material guide component and a second material guide component. Moreover, the first material guide component and the second material guide component are respectively provided with a first flap and a second flap of a hard and smooth material, and the rotation action of the flap of the hard and smooth material can realize the delivery of the walnut kernel material to the first conveying path, the second conveying path and the third conveying path. The above structure realizes material transportation through hard materials, which effectively solves the problems of walnut kernel blockage and inconvenient cleaning of dead corners.

[0034] 2. The three-channel switching feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels provided by the present invention has the first and second flaps made of stainless steel. In this invention, by making the first and second flaps of stainless steel, not only does it solve the problems of walnut kernel blockage and dead corner hygiene caused by the soft connection structure, but stainless steel also offers the advantages of being smooth and convenient for material conveying.

[0035] 3. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels provided by the present invention, the driving mechanism includes: a driving component, there are two driving components, which drive the first flap or the second flap to rotate through a push rod; an arc-shaped linkage rod, there are two arc-shaped linkage rods, one end of the arc-shaped linkage rod is rotationally connected to the push rod, and the other end of the arc-shaped linkage rod is provided with a rotating shaft fixedly connected thereto; the two rotating shafts are respectively rotationally connected to the first flap or the second flap to drive the first flap or the second flap to rotate through the rotation of the rotating shaft.

[0036] In the present invention, the push rod on the driving component drives the first flap or the second flap to rotate through the arc-shaped linkage rod. The above driving structure has the advantages of being stable and reliable.

[0037] 4. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels provided by the present invention, the driving component and the arc-shaped linkage rod are both arranged on the outside of the feeding mechanism shell; the feeding mechanism shell is provided with a through hole for the rotating shaft to pass through and extend to the inside of the feeding mechanism shell.

[0038] In the present invention, by arranging the driving component and the arc-shaped linkage rod outside the feeding mechanism housing, the problem of the driving component and the arc-shaped linkage rod causing pollution to the internal space of the feeding mechanism housing can be effectively avoided.

[0039] 5. The present invention provides a three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels, wherein one of the first flap and the second flap is provided with an upper guide buffer protrusion; the other of the first flap and the second flap is provided with a lower guide buffer protrusion; the discharge port of the discharge mechanism, the upper guide buffer protrusion, the lower guide buffer protrusion, and the first conveying path are arranged in sequence in the vertical direction;

[0040] When the material discharge mechanism is connected to the vertical material discharge port, the upper guide buffer protrusion and the lower guide buffer protrusion form an S-shaped material guide channel.

[0041] In the present invention, an upper guide and buffer protrusion is provided on one of the first and second flaps, and a lower guide and buffer protrusion and a connecting portion are provided on the other of the first and second flaps. These upper and lower guide and buffer protrusions form an S-shaped material guide channel, effectively guiding the material to fall when the material discharge mechanism is connected to the vertical discharge port, thereby preventing the problem of walnut kernel accumulation.

[0042] 6. In the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels provided by the present invention, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the upper guide buffer protrusion to drive the upper guide buffer protrusion to rotate;

[0043] On one of the first flap and the second flap, the flap with the lower guide buffer protrusion is also provided with a connecting portion; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the connecting portion to drive the connecting portion to rotate its position.

[0044] The driving component of the present invention rotates the arc-shaped linkage lever via a push rod, which in turn rotates the connecting portion or the upper guide buffer protrusion via the arc-shaped linkage lever, ultimately achieving the rotational position of the first and second flaps. The above-mentioned transmission structure is simple and reliable, and the transmission structure is located away from the feeding portion of the first and second flaps, effectively avoiding contamination of the walnut kernels.

[0045] 7. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels provided by the present invention also includes: an inspection port, which is arranged on the shell of the unloading mechanism; and / or, the inspection port is arranged on the feeding mechanism shell near the first flap; and / or, the inspection port is arranged on the feeding mechanism shell near the second flap.

[0046] In the present invention, because the internal space of the feed mechanism housing is limited, the upper guide and buffer protrusions, lower guide and buffer protrusions, and connecting portion are arranged asymmetrically. This arrangement effectively allows maintenance personnel to reach into the feed mechanism housing through the inspection port, thereby enabling maintenance work on the three-channel switching feed mechanism.

[0047] 8. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels provided by the present invention, wherein the first flap and the second flap are guide groove structures; the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism also includes: a sealing gasket, which is arranged at both sides of the first flap, and at the connection positions of the first flap with the unloading mechanism and the side opening of the shell respectively; and / or, the sealing gasket is arranged at both sides of the second flap, and at the connection positions of the second flap with the unloading mechanism and the side opening of the shell respectively.

[0048] In the present invention, the sealing gasket is made of food-grade silicone. It provides both cushioning and sealing during material transport. Furthermore, the gasket can be effectively replaced through the access port. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0049] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0050] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism provided by the present invention in a state where the first flap is connected to the unloading mechanism;

[0051] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism provided by the present invention, in which the first flap and the second flap are both in the storage state, and the feeding mechanism is connected to the vertical discharge port;

[0052] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the position layout of the first conveying path, the second conveying path and the third conveying path provided by the present invention.

[0053] Description of reference numerals:

[0054] 1-unloading mechanism; 2-feeding mechanism shell; 3-first conveying path; 4-vertical discharge port; 5-first flap; 6-second conveying path; 7-side opening of the shell; 8-second flap; 9-third conveying path; 10-driving component; 11-arc-shaped linkage rod; 12-rotating shaft; 13-upper guide buffer protrusion; 14-lower guide buffer protrusion; 15-connecting part; 16-inspection port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0056] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0057] Example 1

[0058] This embodiment provides a three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels, such as Figure 3 As shown, it includes:

[0059] Feeding mechanism 1, used to guide the walnut kernels into the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism;

[0060] The feeding mechanism housing 2 is provided with a vertical discharge port 4 for the walnut kernels to enter the first conveying path 3 at the bottom position of the feeding mechanism housing 2 which is arranged opposite to the discharge port of the discharge mechanism 1;

[0061] The first material guide assembly includes: a first flap 5 provided on one side of the inner cavity of the feed mechanism housing 2, and a second conveying path 6 provided on the feed mechanism housing 2; the first flap 5 is made of stainless steel and is driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through the side opening 7 of the housing and into the second conveying path 6; the first flap 5 is a guide groove structure;

[0062] The second material guide assembly includes: a second flap 8 provided on the other side of the inner cavity of the feed mechanism housing 2, and a third conveying path 9 provided on the feed mechanism housing 2; the second flap 8 is made of stainless steel and is driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through the side opening 7 of the housing and into the third conveying path 9; the second flap 8 is a guide groove structure;

[0063] A driving mechanism, for driving the first flap 5 and the second flap 8 to rotate respectively;

[0064] An inspection port 16 is provided on the housing of the unloading mechanism 1; and the inspection port 16 is also provided on the feeding mechanism housing 2 near the first flap 5; in addition, the inspection port 16 is also provided on the feeding mechanism housing 2 near the second flap 8;

[0065] The sealing gasket is arranged at both sides of the first flap 5 and at the connection positions of the first flap 5 with the unloading mechanism 1 and the side opening 7 of the shell; the sealing gasket is arranged at both sides of the second flap 8 and at the connection positions of the second flap 8 with the unloading mechanism 1 and the side opening 7 of the shell.

[0066] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the driving mechanism includes:

[0067] The driving component 10, which is two in number, drives the first flap 5 or the second flap 8 to rotate through a push rod; and the driving component 10 is a hydraulic drive cylinder, which is rotatably fixed to a fixed frame outside the feeding mechanism housing 2;

[0068] There are two arc-shaped linkage rods 11, one end of which is rotatably connected to the push rod, and the other end of which is provided with a rotating shaft 12 fixedly connected thereto; the two rotating shafts 12 are respectively rotatably connected to the first flap 5 or the second flap 8, so that the rotation of the rotating shafts 12 drives the rotation of the first flap 5 or the second flap 8. Moreover, to facilitate maintenance and ensure the cleanliness of the environment within the feeding mechanism housing 2, the driving component 10 and the arc-shaped linkage rods 11 are both disposed outside the feeding mechanism housing 2; the feeding mechanism housing 2 is provided with a through hole for the rotating shaft 12 to pass through and extend into the feeding mechanism housing 2.

[0069] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second flap 8 is provided with an upper guide buffer protrusion 13; the first flap 5 is provided with a lower guide buffer protrusion 14;

[0070] The unloading port of the unloading mechanism 1, the upper guide buffer protrusion 13, the lower guide buffer protrusion 14 and the first conveying path 3 are arranged in sequence in the vertical direction; when the unloading mechanism 1 is connected to the vertical discharge port 4, the upper guide buffer protrusion 13 and the lower guide buffer protrusion 14 form an S-shaped material guiding channel.

[0071] Moreover, the rotating shaft 12 is rotatably connected to the upper guide buffer protrusion 13 to drive the upper guide buffer protrusion 13 to rotate. The first flap 5 is provided with a connecting portion 15. The rotating shaft 12 is rotatably connected to the connecting portion 15 to drive the connecting portion 15 to rotate.

[0072] Of course, the present invention does not limit the specific material of the first flap 5 and the second flap 8. In other embodiments, the first flap 5 and the second flap 8 can also be made of other smooth hard materials.

[0073] Of course, the present invention does not impose any specific limitation on the specific structure of the driving component 10. In other embodiments, the driving component 10 is an electric driving cylinder.

[0074] Of course, the present invention does not impose any specific limitation on the location of the inspection port 16 . In other embodiments, the inspection port 16 is provided on the housing of the unloading mechanism 1 .

[0075] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels, characterized in that: include: A feeding mechanism (1) is used to guide the walnut kernels into the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism; A feeding mechanism housing (2), wherein the bottom position of the feeding mechanism housing (2) is arranged relative to the discharge opening of the discharge mechanism (1), and is further provided with a vertical discharge opening (4) for the walnut kernels to enter the first conveying path (3); A first material guide assembly comprises: a first flap (5) arranged on one side of the inner cavity of the feeding mechanism housing (2), and a second conveying path (6) arranged on the feeding mechanism housing (2); the first flap (5) is made of a hard and smooth material and is driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through the housing side opening (7) and into the second conveying path (6); The second material guide assembly comprises: a second flap (8) provided on the other side of the inner cavity of the feeding mechanism housing (2), and a third conveying path (9) provided on the feeding mechanism housing (2); the second flap (8) is made of a hard and smooth material and is driven to rotate to guide the walnut kernels through the side opening (7) of the housing and into the third conveying path (9); A driving mechanism, used for driving the first flap (5) and the second flap (8) to rotate respectively; The driving mechanism comprises: a driving component (10), wherein the driving components (10) are two and drive the first flap (5) or the second flap (8) to rotate via a push rod; an arc-shaped linkage rod (11), wherein the arc-shaped linkage rod (11) is two and one end of the arc-shaped linkage rod (11) is rotationally connected to the push rod, and the other end of the arc-shaped linkage rod (11) is provided with a rotating shaft (12) fixedly connected thereto; the two rotating shafts (12) are respectively rotationally connected to the first flap (5) or the second flap (8). The first flap (5) or the second flap (8) is connected to the feed mechanism housing (2) so as to drive the first flap (5) or the second flap (8) to rotate by rotating the rotating shaft (12); the driving component (10) and the arc-shaped linkage rod (11) are both arranged outside the feed mechanism housing (2); the feed mechanism housing (2) is provided with a through hole for the rotating shaft (12) to pass through so as to extend to the inside of the feed mechanism housing (2); the driving component (10) is a hydraulic driving cylinder, and the hydraulic driving cylinder is rotatably fixed on a fixing frame outside the feed mechanism housing (2); An upper guide buffer protrusion (13) is provided on one of the first flap (5) and the second flap (8); a lower guide buffer protrusion (14) is provided on the other of the first flap (5) and the second flap (8); the unloading port of the unloading mechanism (1), the upper guide buffer protrusion (13), the lower guide buffer protrusion (14) and the first conveying path (3) are arranged in sequence in the vertical direction; when the unloading mechanism (1) is connected to the vertical discharge port (4), the upper guide buffer protrusion (13) and the lower guide buffer protrusion (14) form an S-shaped material guide channel; The rotating shaft (12) is rotationally connected to the upper guide buffer protrusion (13) to drive the upper guide buffer protrusion (13) to rotate.

2. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first flap (5) and the second flap (8) are made of stainless steel.

3. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels according to claim 1, characterized in that: On one of the first flap (5) and the second flap (8), a connecting portion (15) is provided on the flap having the lower guide buffer protrusion (14); the rotating shaft (12) is rotatably connected to the connecting portion (15) to drive the connecting portion (15) to rotate.

4. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Also includes: An inspection port (16), wherein the inspection port (16) is provided on the housing of the unloading mechanism (1); and / or, the inspection port (16) is provided on the housing of the feeding mechanism (2) near the first flap (5); and / or, the inspection port (16) is provided on the housing of the feeding mechanism (2) near the second flap (8).

5. The three-channel conversion feeding mechanism for conveying walnut kernels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first flap (5) and the second flap (8) are guide groove structures; the three-channel conversion feeding mechanism also includes: Sealing gaskets are provided at both sides of the first flap (5) and at the connection positions of the first flap (5) with the blanking mechanism (1) and the side opening (7) of the shell; and / or, the sealing gaskets are provided at both sides of the second flap (8) and at the connection positions of the second flap (8) with the blanking mechanism (1) and the side opening (7) of the shell.

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