Automatic pickled Chinese cabbage loading machine

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic pickled Chinese cabbage loading machine in the technical field of food packaging, the automatic pickled Chinese cabbage loading machine comprises a base, a supporting column, a top seat and a plurality of loading assemblies, the supporting column is connected between the base and the top seat, the base is provided with a notch, the notch is connected with a packaging machine, a packaging opening of the packaging machine is located at the notch, and the packaging opening is connected with a packaging bag; a motor is arranged at the inner bottom of the base, an output shaft of the motor is connected with a supporting column, the top end of the base is connected with a rotating disc, the rotating disc is connected with the supporting column, the multiple loading assemblies are arranged on the rotating disc, and the supporting column is connected with multiple driving assemblies driving the loading assemblies to reach the bottom of the top base from the rotating disc through the supporting column. The loading assembly comprises a sliding block, a connecting column and an electric telescopic rod, the sliding block is connected to the rotary disc and connected with the driving assembly, a locking assembly for fixing pickled Chinese cabbages is connected to the sliding block, the connecting column is connected to the top end of the sliding block, and the electric telescopic rod is connected to the top end of the connecting column.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of food packaging, and particularly to an automatic sauerkraut loading machine. Background Art

[0002] In the field of food packaging, whole sauerkraut has become an important packaging form in market demand due to its characteristics of completely retaining the fermentation flavor and nutrients. However, the traditional manual packaging process for whole sauerkraut has significant technical defects: Firstly, the leaves of whole sauerkraut are loose and irregular in shape, and it is necessary to rely on manual sorting of each sauerkraut and then manually bagging. This not only has a large labor intensity and low production efficiency, but also is difficult to meet the requirements of industrial continuous production; Secondly, a large amount of acid liquid generated during the fermentation process of sauerkraut is adsorbed in the leaf gaps, and it cannot be effectively drained during manual bagging, resulting in a high risk of acid water leakage after packaging, which is likely to cause damage to the packaging bag, product contamination and consumer complaints.

[0003] Existing packaging equipment is mostly designed for shredded sauerkraut and uses a quantitative filling method, which cannot adapt to the special shape of whole sauerkraut. Due to the lack of the ability to accurately grasp, regularize the shape and control the loading amount of whole sauerkraut, the traditional loading mechanism results in problems such as uneven stacking and density of the packaged products, which not only affects the appearance uniformity but also limits the application of the automatic production line. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to provide an automatic sauerkraut loading machine to solve the core problems of low packaging efficiency, high leakage risk and difficult shape control when packaging whole sauerkraut.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An automatic sauerkraut loading machine includes a base, support columns, a top seat and a plurality of loading components. The support columns are connected between the base and the top seat. There is a notch on the base, and a packaging machine is connected at the notch. The packaging opening of the packaging machine is located at the notch, and a packaging bag is connected to the packaging opening. An electric motor is provided at the inner bottom of the base, and the output shaft of the electric motor is connected to the support column. The top of the base is connected with a turntable, and the turntable is connected with the support column. A plurality of loading components are all arranged on the turntable. A plurality of driving components for driving the loading components to pass from the turntable through the support column to the bottom of the top seat are connected to the support column. The loading component includes a slider, a connecting column and an electric telescopic rod. The slider is connected to the turntable, the slider is connected with the driving component, a locking component for fixing the sauerkraut is connected to the slider, the connecting column is connected to the top of the slider, and the electric telescopic rod is connected to the top of the connecting column.

[0006] The working principle of the present invention: The electric motor drives the support column to rotate, driving a plurality of loading components on the turntable to rotate in a cycle. When the loading component moves to the sauerkraut storage position, the sauerkraut is placed on the locking component while clamping the root of the sauerkraut. Subsequently, the electric telescopic rod extends upward, tightens and fixes the sauerkraut while removing part of the water, and at the same time accurately adjusts the loading amount by controlling the telescopic length.

[0007] The driving component drives the locking component to move in an inverted circular motion along the support column, and transfers the loading component filled with pickled Chinese cabbage to the bottom of the top seat. At this time, the loading component rotates to directly above the packaging opening of the packaging machine. The locking component slightly loosens the pickled Chinese cabbage, and the electric telescopic rod extends downward to push the whole pickled Chinese cabbage into the packaging bag. The turntable continues to rotate, and the whole process of feeding, compaction, transfer, and unloading is completed in a cycle, realizing the efficient and automatic packaging of the whole pickled Chinese cabbage.

[0008] Furthermore, the driving component includes an arc-shaped linear motor and a slide rail. A plurality of slide rails are provided on the outer wall of the support column. The arc-shaped linear motor is connected inside the support column. The output shaft of the arc-shaped linear motor penetrates through the slide rail and is connected to the bottom of the slider. The bottom of the slider is connected to the slide rail.

[0009] Furthermore, the locking component includes a sliding ring and a plurality of locking rods. One end of the plurality of locking rods is connected to the connection part of the slider and the connecting column. A through chute is provided on the side wall of the locking rod. The sliding ring is connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod. A micro hydraulic cylinder is connected to the inner bottom of the connecting rod. The telescopic end of the micro hydraulic cylinder is connected to the sliding ring. The sliding ring horizontally penetrates through the chutes of the plurality of locking rods.

[0010] Furthermore, a clamping block is connected to the top end of the locking rod.

[0011] Furthermore, a convex block is provided at the center of the top of the electric telescopic rod.

[0012] Furthermore, fillets are provided at the connection parts of the support column with the base and the turntable.

[0013] Furthermore, the diameter of the electric telescopic rod is smaller than the diameter of the connecting column.

[0014] Advantages of the present invention:

[0015] 1. Through the linkage of the locking component (locking rod + sliding ring) and the electric telescopic rod, the patent realizes the integrated operation of "clamping - tensioning - dehydration" for the whole pickled Chinese cabbage. When the electric telescopic rod stretches the leaves upward, the root is fixed by the locking component, and the acid liquid is naturally squeezed out by mechanical stretching. The acid liquid removal rate is increased by more than 40%, effectively reducing the risk of acid water leakage after packaging. At the same time, by controlling the telescopic length of the telescopic rod, the loading amount is accurately adjusted to ensure the uniformity of the weight of each bag of pickled Chinese cabbage.

[0016] 2. Traditional loading equipment requires a separate dehydration process and a linear transfer track, while this patent integrates the functions of loading, dehydration, and transfer into a single circular motion structure through the arc-shaped linear motor and the slide rail on the outer wall of the support column. The driving component drives the loading component to make a circular motion along the support column, without the need for an additional track, and the floor area of the equipment is reduced by 60%, significantly improving the utilization rate of the factory space.

[0017] 3. The clamping block at the top of the locking rod and the sliding ring work together. Even if the pickled cabbage leaves are wet and slippery, the roots can still be firmly fixed through mechanical clamping. The convex block at the top of the electric telescopic rod applies force concentratedly on the center of the leaves, avoiding the tearing of the leaves caused by the dispersed pressure. With the diameter difference design (the diameter of the telescopic rod is smaller than that of the connecting column), there is no friction when the pickled cabbage is pushed into the bag, reducing the risk of damage to the packaging bag and increasing the sealing success rate by 30%.

[0018] 4. The motor drives the turntable to rotate cyclically, and the loading component completes the whole process of feeding, dehydration, transfer, and unloading in sequence. Traditional manual bagging requires sorting one by one, while this equipment realizes continuous production through mechanical linkage, reducing manual intervention and the risks of labor intensity and human pollution.

[0019] 5. In view of the special shape of the whole pickled cabbage, the equipment adapts to pickled cabbages of different sizes through the adjustable locking component and the length of the telescopic rod, breaking through the limitations of traditional quantitative filling equipment for shredded pickled cabbage. Its modular design facilitates the replacement of components such as the locking rod, and it can be quickly switched to other leafy vegetable packaging, significantly enhancing the versatility of the equipment and meeting the diverse market demands. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an automatic pickled cabbage loading machine of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the schematic structural diagram of the loading component in

[0022] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the schematic diagram of the clamping state of

[0023] Figure 4 is Figure 2 the top view of

[0024] Figure 5 is Figure 1 the top view of

[0025] Figure 6 is Figure 5 the cross-sectional view of

[0026] Figure 7 is Figure 2 the cross-sectional view of the connecting column in DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] The following is a further detailed description through specific embodiments:

[0028] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the specification include: top seat 1, support column 2, slide rail 201, loading assembly 3, bump 301, electric telescopic rod 302, connecting column 303, sliding ring 304, slider 305, locking rod 306, clamping block 307, micro hydraulic cylinder 308, connecting rod 309, base 4, rotary bagging machine 5, turntable 6.

[0029] The embodiment is basically as shown in the attached Figures 1-7 figure: An automatic pickling loading machine, including a base 4, a support column 2, a top seat 1 and three loading assemblies 3. The support column 2 is fixedly connected between the base 4 and the top seat 1. There is a notch on the base 4, and a rotary bagging machine 5 (Huichi manufacturer's HC-G series rotary bagging machine 5) is slidably connected at the notch. The packaging opening of the rotary bagging machine 5 is located at the notch, and a packaging bag is detachably connected to the packaging opening. A motor is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the base 4, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support column 2. The top of the base 4 is slidably connected with a turntable 6, and the turntable 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support column 2. The three loading assemblies 3 are all arranged on the turntable 6. Rounded corners are provided at the joints of the support column 2 with the base 4 and the turntable 6. Three vertical slide rails 201 are provided on the outer wall of the support column 2. Three arc-shaped linear motors (adopting Yaskawa linear motor ACR series) are connected inside the support column 2. The arc of the arc-shaped linear motor corresponds to the slide rail 201, and the output shaft of the arc-shaped linear motor penetrates through the slide rail 201.

[0030] The loading assembly 3 includes a slider 305, a connecting column 303 and an electric telescopic rod 302 (adopting Zhejiang Haorang Technology IP42 electric push rod). The slider 305 is slidably connected on the slide rail 201, and the bottom of the slider 305 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the arc-shaped linear motor. The connecting column 303 is connected to the top of the slider 305. Four locking rods 306 are rotatably connected at the joint of the slider 305 and the connecting column 303. The four locking rods 306 are evenly arranged around the connecting column 303. A through chute is provided on the side wall of the locking rod 306, and a clamping block 307 is fixedly connected to the top of the locking rod 306. A sliding ring 304 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting column 303. A micro hydraulic cylinder 308 (adopting the micro hydraulic cylinder 308 of Shandong Rongshengde Hydraulic Equipment Co., Ltd.'s hydraulic station) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the connecting column 303. Two horizontal connecting rods 309 are connected to the telescopic end of the micro hydraulic cylinder 308. The connecting rods 309 penetrate through the connecting column 303 and are fixedly connected to the sliding ring 304. The sliding ring 304 horizontally penetrates through the chutes of the four locking rods 306. The electric telescopic rod 302 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting column 303, and a bump 301 is fixedly connected to the center of the top of the electric telescopic rod 302.

[0031] The specific implementation process is as follows: Fix the rotary bag-feeding packaging machine 5 at the notch of the base 4 to ensure that the packaging opening is aligned with the center of the turntable 6. The packaging bag is pre-sleeved on the discharge port of the packaging machine. Turn on the power of the motor and the control box, and components such as the arc-shaped linear motor, the electric telescopic rod 302, and the micro hydraulic cylinder 308 enter the standby state. The motor drives the support column 2 to rotate, driving the three loading components 3 on the turntable 6 to rotate in a cycle. When one of the loading components 3 moves directly below the pickled Chinese cabbage storage area, the turntable 6 pauses. The worker vertically places the whole pickled Chinese cabbage between the locking rods 306 of the loading component 3, ensuring that the root of the pickled Chinese cabbage is stuck at the clamping block 307. The micro hydraulic cylinder 308 is activated to push the sliding ring 304 upward. The sliding ring 304 drives the four locking rods 306 to converge towards the center through the chute, tightly holding the stem of the pickled Chinese cabbage to complete the fixation. The electric telescopic rod 302 extends upward, and the top convex block 301 lifts the leaves of the pickled Chinese cabbage. Since the root of the pickled Chinese cabbage is fixed by the locking rods 306, the stretching of the telescopic rod will cause the leaves to naturally unfold and squeeze out the excess acid liquid at the same time. The fixed loading component 3 is driven by the arc-shaped linear motor and moves upward along the slide rail 201 on the outer wall of the support column 2, and at the same time rotates around the support column 2 in a circular motion, and finally is inverted at the bottom of the top seat 1. At this time, the head of the pickled Chinese cabbage faces downward and is aligned with the packaging opening. The micro hydraulic cylinder 308 acts in the reverse direction, and the sliding ring 304 moves downward to release the locking rods 306 from the pickled Chinese cabbage. The electric telescopic rod 302 quickly extends downward to push the pickled Chinese cabbage into the packaging bag. The diameter of the telescopic rod is smaller than that of the connecting column 303, which can avoid friction with the packaging bag. After unloading, the loading component 3 rotates with the turntable 6 and returns to the initial position, waiting for the next pickled Chinese cabbage to be loaded.

[0032] The above are only embodiments of the present invention. Common knowledge such as specific structures and characteristics known in the solution is not described in detail here. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the structure of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention, and these will not affect the implementation effect of the present invention and the practicality of the patent. The protection scope required by this application should be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation manners described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A sauerkraut automatic loading machine, characterized in that: It includes a base, a support column, a top seat and multiple loading components, the support column is connected between the base and the top seat, the base is provided with a notch, the notch is connected to a packaging machine, the packaging port of the packaging machine is located at the notch, and the packaging port is connected to a packaging bag, a motor is provided at the inner bottom of the base, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the support column, the top of the base is connected to a turntable, the turntable is connected to the support column, multiple loading components are all arranged on the turntable, the support column is connected to multiple driving components that drive the loading components from the turntable through the support column to the bottom of the top seat, the loading component includes a slider, a connecting column and an electric telescopic rod, the slider is connected to the turntable, the slider is connected to the driving component, the slider is connected to a locking component for fixing sauerkraut, the connecting column is connected to the top of the slider, and the electric telescopic rod is connected to the top of the connecting column.

2. The automatic sauerkraut loading machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes an arc-shaped linear motor and a slide rail. The outer wall of the support column is provided with a plurality of slide rails. The arc-shaped linear motor is connected inside the support column. The output shaft of the arc-shaped linear motor passes through the slide rail and is connected to the bottom of the slider. The bottom of the slider is connected to the slide rail.

3. The automatic sauerkraut loading machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a sliding ring and multiple locking rods, one end of the multiple locking rods is connected to the connection between the slider and the connecting column, the side wall of the locking rod is provided with a through sliding groove, the sliding ring is connected to the outer wall of the connecting column, the inner bottom of the connecting column is connected to a micro hydraulic cylinder, the telescopic end of the micro hydraulic cylinder is connected to the sliding ring, and the sliding ring horizontally penetrates the sliding grooves of the multiple locking rods.

4. The automatic sauerkraut loading machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top end of the locking rod is connected with a clamping block.

5. The automatic sauerkraut loading machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A convex block is arranged at the top center of the electric telescopic rod.

6. The automatic sauerkraut loading machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connection between the support column, the base and the turntable is provided with rounded corners.

7. The automatic sauerkraut loading machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The diameter of the electric telescopic rod is smaller than the diameter of the connecting column.

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