Electromagnetic rice production line

Abstract

The invention provides an electromagnetic rice production line, and belongs to the technical field of automatic production lines, the electromagnetic rice production line comprises a base, a cooking unit, a translation assembly, a lifting assembly and a clamping assembly, the base comprises a stand column perpendicular to the ground and a truss parallel to the ground, and the translation assembly comprises a translation frame and a translation driving element; the lifting assembly comprises a lifting driving element and a lifting frame, and the clamping assembly comprises a clamping driving element and a clamping piece. According to the electromagnetic rice production line, the efficiency and consistency of rice making are remarkably improved, the links of manual carrying, guarding and operation are greatly reduced, and the labor intensity and personal errors are reduced; meanwhile, the number of cooking units can be flexibly increased or decreased according to the capacity requirement, and the automatic cooking device is suitable for automatic scenes needing high-frequency, large-batch and continuous cooking such as central kitchens, collective canteens and food processing factories.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automated production line technology and relates to an electromagnetic rice production line. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional rice production, especially in scenarios where large quantities of rice need to be cooked, such as central kitchens, canteens, or food processing plants, the cooking equipment is usually handled manually by carrying pots and operating the cooking equipment. This method is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also prone to inconsistent rice quality due to inconsistent human operation. In addition, with the continuous improvement of food safety production standards, excessive human intervention also increases the risk of food contamination.

[0003] While some existing rice production equipment has incorporated some automation features, most are complex in structure, occupy a large area, and struggle to achieve continuous and efficient collaborative operation of multiple cooking units. In particular, problems such as inaccurate positioning, unstable clamping, and slow movement still exist in the processes of grasping, transferring, and positioning the cookware, thus restricting the overall automation level and production cycle of the production line.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an electromagnetic rice production line with a reasonable structure, stable operation, and the ability to automatically transfer the rice cooker between multiple cooking units, so as to improve the automation level of the rice cooking operation and the overall production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by proposing an electromagnetic rice production line, comprising:

[0006] The base includes columns perpendicular to the ground and trusses parallel to the ground, the trusses being perpendicularly connected to the columns;

[0007] The rice cooking unit has at least two units, which are arranged sequentially at the bottom of the base. The rice cooking unit is used to hold the rice cooker.

[0008] A translation assembly includes a translation frame and a translation drive element, the translation frame being slidably connected to the truss, the translation drive element being connected to the translation frame, and the translation drive element being capable of driving the translation frame to move relative to the truss;

[0009] A lifting assembly includes a lifting drive element and a lifting frame. The lifting drive element is connected to the translation frame, and the output shaft of the lifting drive element is connected to the lifting frame. The lifting drive element can drive the lifting frame to move vertically relative to the translation frame.

[0010] A clamping assembly includes a clamping drive element and clamping members. The clamping drive element is connected to the lifting frame, and the output end of the clamping drive element is connected to the clamping members. The number of clamping members is at least two, and the clamping drive element can drive the clamping members to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0011] In the aforementioned electromagnetic rice production line, the truss is provided with teeth, and the output shaft of the translation drive element is provided with a drive gear, which meshes with the teeth.

[0012] In the aforementioned electromagnetic rice production line, the translation frame is also equipped with sliding wheels, and the translation frame is slidably connected to the truss via the sliding wheels.

[0013] In the aforementioned electromagnetic rice production line, the lifting drive element is configured as a telescopic cylinder, the output shaft of which is connected to the lifting frame, and the telescopic cylinder drives the lifting frame to be vertically connected relative to the translation frame.

[0014] In the aforementioned electromagnetic rice production line, a guide column is also included. The translation frame is also provided with a guide hole. One end of the guide column is connected to the lifting frame, and the other end of the guide column is accommodated in the guide hole. The guide column can rise and fall relative to the translation frame along with the lifting frame.

[0015] In the aforementioned electromagnetic rice production line, the clamping drive element is configured as a clamping cylinder, the output shaft of the clamping cylinder is connected to the clamping member, and the clamping cylinder can drive the clamping member to move closer or further apart.

[0016] In the aforementioned electromagnetic rice production line, the clamping component is further provided with a contact pad, which is used to contact the rice cooker.

[0017] In the aforementioned electromagnetic rice production line, the clamping member is further provided with a positioning arc portion, which is in contact with the rice cooker.

[0018] In the aforementioned electromagnetic rice production line, a cable chain is also included. The truss is further provided with a receiving groove, in which the cable chain is received. The cable chain is used to constrain the movement of the translation drive element and other related electrical circuits.

[0019] The electromagnetic rice production line described above also includes a protective cover, which is positioned above the translation frame.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0021] 1. This electromagnetic rice production line not only significantly improves the efficiency and consistency of rice production, greatly reduces manual handling, supervision and operation, and reduces labor intensity and human error, but also allows for flexible adjustment of the number of cooking units according to production capacity requirements. It is suitable for automated scenarios such as central kitchens, collective canteens, and food processing plants that require high-frequency, large-batch, and continuous rice cooking.

[0022] 2. The combination of guide columns and guide holes effectively suppresses deflection or shaking that may occur during the lifting process, significantly improving the smoothness of movement. Especially when grabbing and releasing the rice cooker, it ensures that the entire lifting mechanism maintains a strict vertical trajectory, avoiding safety hazards such as the cooker tipping over or the clamping failure caused by the tilting of the lifting frame.

[0023] 3. The positioning arc part can achieve surface contact or near-surface contact with the outer wall of the rice cooker, rather than point contact. This fit structure makes the clamping force evenly distributed along the circumference of the pot body, effectively avoiding local stress concentration. At the same time, the positioning arc part has a certain self-centering function. When the clamping parts are closed, the rice cooker will naturally slide into the clamping center position under the action of the positioning arc part, realizing automatic correction of eccentricity, and providing good initial conditions for subsequent lifting, translation and precise positioning heating processes. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component of the present invention.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1. Base; 11. Column; 12. Truss; 121. Tooth; 122. Receiving slot; 2. Cooking unit; 3. Translation assembly; 31. Translation frame; 311. Pulley; 312. Guide hole; 32. Translation drive element; 321. Drive gear; 4. Lifting assembly; 41. Lifting frame; 42. Lifting drive element; 5. Clamping assembly; 51. Clamping part; 511. Contact pad; 512. Positioning arc part; 52. Clamping drive element; 6. Guide column; 7. Cable chain; 8. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0030] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0031] Furthermore, in this invention, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. In the description of this invention, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection" and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal connection of two elements or the interaction between two elements. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0034] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples of the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or adopt similar methods to replace them, but without departing from the present invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0035] like Figures 1-3 As shown, an electromagnetic rice production line includes: a base 1, a cooking unit 2, a translation component 3, a lifting component, and a clamping component 5.

[0036] The base 1 includes a column 11 perpendicular to the ground and a truss 12 parallel to the ground, with the truss 12 being perpendicularly connected to the column 11.

[0037] The number of cooking units 2 is at least two, and the cooking units 2 are arranged sequentially at the bottom of the base 1. The cooking units 2 are used to place the rice cooker.

[0038] The translation component 3 includes a translation frame 31 and a translation drive element 32. The translation frame 31 is slidably connected to the truss 12, and the translation drive element 32 is connected to the translation frame 31. The translation drive element 32 can drive the translation frame 31 to move relative to the truss 12.

[0039] The lifting assembly includes a lifting drive element 42 and a lifting frame 41. The lifting drive element 42 is connected to the translation frame 31, and the output shaft of the lifting drive element 42 is connected to the lifting frame 41. The lifting drive element 42 can drive the lifting frame 41 to move up and down relative to the translation frame 31.

[0040] The clamping assembly 5 includes a lifting drive element 42 and a lifting frame 41. The lifting drive element 42 is connected to the translation frame 31, and the output shaft of the lifting drive element 42 is connected to the lifting frame 41. The lifting drive element 42 can drive the lifting frame 41 to move up and down relative to the translation frame 31.

[0041] Specifically, the base 1 of the electromagnetic rice production line consists of a high-strength column 11 and a rigid truss 12, including multiple independently controllable cooking units 2 and mechanical actuators. The translation component 3 moves horizontally along the truss 12 of the base 1 to achieve precise positioning in the X-axis direction. The lifting component moves vertically to complete the height adjustment in the Z-axis direction. The clamping component 5 has clamping and releasing functions and can stably grab the rice cooker. The three work together to automatically complete the entire process from cooker handling, heating, cooking rice to finished product output.

[0042] In this embodiment, the electromagnetic rice production line not only significantly improves the efficiency and consistency of rice production, greatly reduces manual handling, supervision and operation, and reduces labor intensity and human error, but also allows for flexible adjustment of the number of cooking units 2 according to production capacity requirements. It is suitable for automated scenarios such as central kitchens, collective canteens, and food processing plants that require high-frequency, large-batch, and continuous rice cooking.

[0043] like Figures 1-3 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the truss 12 is provided with a toothed portion 121, and the output shaft of the translation drive element 32 is provided with a drive gear 321, which meshes with the toothed portion 121.

[0044] In this embodiment, a toothed section 121 is provided on the truss 12, and a gear and rack transmission structure is formed in conjunction with the drive gear 321 on the output shaft of the translation drive element 32. Compared with traditional belt, chain or friction transmission methods, the rigid connection characteristics of this gear and rack mechanism can effectively transmit large torques, ensuring stable operation under high speed or heavy load conditions. At the same time, since the gear and rack are forcibly meshed, there is no problem of elastic deformation or loosening, which fundamentally avoids slippage, lag or positional deviation in the transmission process.

[0045] like Figures 1-3 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the translation frame 31 is also provided with a sliding wheel 311, and the translation frame 31 is slidably connected to the truss 12 through the sliding wheel 311.

[0046] Specifically, by adding a sliding wheel 311 to the translation frame 31, the original sliding friction is transformed into rolling friction, which significantly reduces the frictional resistance generated during translation and improves the smoothness of translation.

[0047] In this embodiment, the contact between the sliding wheel 311 and the truss 12 reduces the frictional resistance generated during translation while effectively constraining the lateral and vertical degrees of freedom of the translation frame 31, preventing it from sliding or swaying during movement, and providing a reliable mechanical basis for subsequent positioning and placement operations.

[0048] like Figures 1-3 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the lifting drive element 42 is configured as a telescopic cylinder, the output shaft of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the lifting frame 41, and the telescopic cylinder drives the lifting frame 41 to be vertically connected relative to the translation frame 31.

[0049] Specifically, a telescopic cylinder is used as the lifting drive element 42. The telescopic cylinder has a compact structure and fewer parts, which not only saves installation space, but also has a fast response speed to effectively match the production line's requirements for rhythm and efficiency.

[0050] In this embodiment, the telescopic cylinder can stably and reliably drive the lifting frame 41 to complete reciprocating linear motion in the vertical direction, accurately completing the lifting and lowering operation of the rice cooker. Using the telescopic cylinder as the lifting drive element 42 is an ideal choice for achieving efficient and stable automated rice cooking.

[0051] like Figures 1-3 As shown, based on the above embodiment, a guide column 6 is also included. The translation frame 31 is also provided with a guide hole 312. One end of the guide column 6 is connected to the lifting frame 41, and the other end of the guide column 6 is accommodated in the guide hole 312. The guide column 6 can rise and fall relative to the translation frame 31 along with the lifting frame 41.

[0052] Specifically, there are two guide columns 6, located on both sides of the telescopic cylinder. The guide columns 6 can move up and down with the lifting frame 41. The guide holes 312 on the translation frame 31 constrain the degree of freedom of the lifting frame 41 in the horizontal plane by constraining the guide columns 6, allowing it to slide smoothly only in the vertical direction.

[0053] In this embodiment, the cooperation of the guide post 6 and the guide hole 312 effectively suppresses the deflection or shaking that may occur during the lifting process, significantly improving the smoothness of the movement. Especially when grabbing and releasing the rice cooker, it ensures that the entire lifting mechanism maintains a strict vertical trajectory, avoiding safety hazards such as the cooker tipping over or the clamping failure caused by the tilt of the lifting frame 41.

[0054] like Figures 1-3 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the clamping drive element 52 is configured as a clamping cylinder, the output shaft of the clamping cylinder is connected to the clamping member 51, and the clamping cylinder can drive the clamping member 51 to move closer or further away from each other.

[0055] In this embodiment, a clamping cylinder is used as the clamping drive element 52. The clamping cylinder operates smoothly and can still work stably for a long time under harsh conditions such as high temperature, high humidity and oil fumes common in kitchen environments. In addition, the clamping cylinder, together with a pressure regulating valve or a proportional valve, can achieve precise control, which can ensure that the right clamping force is applied to rice cookers of different sizes, and avoid the deformation of the pot due to excessive clamping force or the slippage caused by insufficient clamping force.

[0056] like Figures 1-3 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the clamping member 51 is also provided with a contact pad 511, which is used to contact the rice cooker.

[0057] In this embodiment, a contact pad 511 is provided on the clamping member 51 to effectively buffer and disperse the local pressure applied by the clamping cylinder during the clamping process, and to prevent the rigid metal claw from directly contacting the surface of the pot, thereby significantly reducing the risk of scratches, indentations or permanent deformation to the rice pot. In addition, the contact pad 511 has a high surface friction coefficient, which effectively prevents the rice pot from sliding or even falling off during the handling process.

[0058] like Figures 1-3 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the clamping member 51 is further provided with a positioning arc portion 512, which is in contact with the rice cooker.

[0059] Specifically, the inner contour of the clamping member 51 is provided with a positioning arc portion 512 that matches the curvature of the outer wall of the rice cooker, ensuring that surface contact or near-surface contact can be achieved during clamping, rather than point contact or line contact.

[0060] In this embodiment, the positioning arc portion 512 can achieve surface contact or near-surface contact with the outer wall of the rice cooker, rather than point contact. This fitting structure makes the clamping force evenly distributed along the circumference of the pot body, effectively avoiding local stress concentration. At the same time, the positioning arc portion 512 has a certain self-centering function. When the clamping member 51 is closed, the rice cooker will naturally slide into the clamping center position under the action of the positioning arc portion 512, realizing automatic correction of eccentricity, and providing good initial conditions for subsequent lifting, translation and precise positioning heating processes.

[0061] like Figures 1-3 As shown, based on the above embodiment, a drag chain 7 is also included. The truss 12 is also provided with a receiving groove 122, and the drag chain 7 is accommodated in the receiving groove 122. The drag chain 7 is used to constrain the movement of the translation drive element 32 and other related electrical lines.

[0062] Specifically, a receiving groove 122 extending along the length of the truss 12 is specially designed on the truss 12. A flexible drag chain 7 is integrated inside the receiving groove 122 to orderly store and guide the power lines, signal lines, air pipes and other related electrical pipes connected to the translation drive element 32. One end of the drag chain 7 is fixed to the end of the truss 12, and the other end is connected to the translation frame 31, moving back and forth synchronously with it, thereby ensuring that the cables are always in a controlled and orderly state during the operation of the equipment.

[0063] In this embodiment, the cable chain 7 effectively prevents various cables from tangling, knotting, or rubbing against each other during high-frequency, long-stroke translational movements by grouping and fixing them. At the same time, it can form a physical protective barrier for the internal cables, avoiding faults such as insulation damage, conductor breakage, or loose joints caused by repeated bending, dragging, or contact with the edge of the truss 12, thus significantly extending the service life of electrical components and cables.

[0064] like Figures 1-3 As shown, based on the above embodiment, a protective cover 8 is also included, which is disposed above the translation frame 31.

[0065] In this embodiment, the protective cover 8 covers key components such as the translation drive element 32 and the translation frame 31. Its main function is to build a physical isolation barrier to effectively prevent external debris from entering the internal moving mechanism of the equipment.

Claims

1. An electromagnetic rice production line, characterized in that, include: The base includes columns perpendicular to the ground and trusses parallel to the ground, the trusses being perpendicularly connected to the columns; The rice cooking unit has at least two units, which are arranged sequentially at the bottom of the base. The rice cooking unit is used to hold the rice cooker. A translation assembly includes a translation frame and a translation drive element, the translation frame being slidably connected to the truss, the translation drive element being connected to the translation frame, and the translation drive element being capable of driving the translation frame to move relative to the truss; A lifting assembly includes a lifting drive element and a lifting frame. The lifting drive element is connected to the translation frame, and the output shaft of the lifting drive element is connected to the lifting frame. The lifting drive element can drive the lifting frame to move vertically relative to the translation frame. A clamping assembly includes a clamping drive element and clamping members. The clamping drive element is connected to the lifting frame, and the output end of the clamping drive element is connected to the clamping members. The number of clamping members is at least two, and the clamping drive element can drive the clamping members to move closer to or further away from each other.

2. The electromagnetic rice production line as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The truss is provided with teeth, and the output shaft of the translation drive element is provided with a drive gear, which meshes with the teeth.

3. The electromagnetic rice production line as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The translation frame is also equipped with sliding wheels, which allow it to be slidably connected to the truss.

4. The electromagnetic rice production line as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting drive element is configured as a telescopic cylinder, the output shaft of which is connected to the lifting frame, and the telescopic cylinder drives the lifting frame to be vertically connected relative to the translation frame.

5. The electromagnetic rice production line as described in claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes guide columns, and the translation frame is also provided with guide holes. One end of the guide column is connected to the lifting frame, and the other end of the guide column is accommodated in the guide hole. The guide column can move up and down relative to the translation frame along with the lifting frame.

6. The electromagnetic rice production line as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping drive element is configured as a clamping cylinder, the output shaft of the clamping cylinder is connected to the clamping member, and the clamping cylinder can drive the clamping members to move closer or further apart.

7. An electromagnetic rice production line as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping component is also provided with a contact pad for contacting the rice cooker.

8. An electromagnetic rice production line as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping member is also provided with a positioning arc portion, which fits into the rice cooker.

9. An electromagnetic rice production line as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cable chain, and the truss arrangement is further provided with a receiving groove, in which the cable chain is received, and the cable chain is used to constrain the movement of the translation drive element and other related electrical lines.

10. An electromagnetic rice production line as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a protective cover, which is disposed above the translation frame.

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