Automatic tableware sorting line
By designing automatic sorting lines of tableware, and using technical means such as driving rollers, guide mechanisms and blower ducts, automatic separation and cleaning of dishes and pallets are achieved, solving the problems of low manual classification efficiency and high cost of automation equipment in the existing technology, improving tableware cleaning efficiency and saving space.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421100224.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-20
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the classification of tableware requires manual operation and is inefficient; while the fully automated equipment is costly and covers a large area, making it difficult to widely use in canteens and large restaurants.
An automatic sorting line for tableware is designed, including a tableware placement area, a dish separation device and a tray cleaning machine. The dish separation device realizes the separation of the dish and the tray through the drive roller and the guide mechanism, and uses the blower duct and limit barrier structure to ensure effective separation and cleaning of the dish.
It realizes automatic separation and cleaning of dishes and trays, improves tableware cleaning efficiency, saves human resources, and has a compact layout and small footprint.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tableware recycling and cleaning equipment, in particular to an automatic tableware sorting line. Background Art
[0002] There are often a large number of tableware that need to be washed in canteens and large restaurants. Classifying dishes, trays, chopsticks and spoons before washing can improve the cleaning efficiency and cleaning effect. In the prior art, some use manual tableware sorting, which consumes a lot of manpower and is inefficient; some use fully automated tableware sorting equipment, which is costly and occupies a large area. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide an automatic tableware sorting line.
[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an automatic tableware sorting line, comprising a tableware placement area and a bowl and plate separation device arranged in sequence, wherein the bowl and plate separation device comprises a driving roller and a guide mechanism arranged in sequence, wherein the driving roller provides a driving force for the tableware to move forward, and the guide mechanism facilitates the separation of the bowl and plate from the tray. A lower opening for the bowl and plate is arranged on one side of the guide mechanism, and the lower opening for the bowl and plate is arranged to be inclined downward, and an air outlet is arranged on the other side, and the height of the guide mechanism close to the lower opening for the bowl and plate is lower than the height close to the air outlet.
[0005] In the above structure, the blowing pipe is used to blow the dishes on the upper part of the tray to the lower opening of the dishes, so that the dishes are sent out from the lower opening of the dishes, and then washed in the dishwasher, while the tray continues to move forward, so that the tray is separated from the dishes. In order to ensure that the blowing pipe can blow the dishes to the lower opening of the dishes, the guide mechanism is inclined toward the lower opening of the dishes.
[0006] A limit stop is provided on the upper part of the guide mechanism, the height of the limit stop is higher than the upper surface of the guide mechanism, and its height can stop the dishes from moving forward, thereby facilitating the blow pipe to blow the dishes down, and the limit stop is provided near the output end of the guide mechanism.
[0007] The air outlet pipe is connected to an air pump, and the air pump supplies air to the air outlet pipe.
[0008] Specifically, the guide mechanism includes a plurality of support plates arranged in sequence, on which a conveying wheel is rotatably mounted, and one or more conveying wheels may be provided to convey tableware;
[0009] The support plates are all set at an angle. The inclination angles of the multiple support plates in the stroke section from the input end to the lower opening of the bowl and plate gradually increase. The inclination angles of the support plates close to the lower opening of the bowl and plate are similar to that of the lower opening of the bowl and plate, thereby ensuring that the bowl and plate can be blown down smoothly; the inclination angles of the multiple support plates in the stroke section from the lower opening of the bowl and plate to the output end gradually decrease, so that the tray gradually becomes horizontal, which is convenient for subsequent operations.
[0010] In order to facilitate the installation of structures such as the air outlet pipe and to ensure the blowing effect, a cover is provided on the upper part of the guide mechanism.
[0011] The tableware placement area is provided with a conveyor belt, one side of the conveyor belt is provided with a chopstick and spoon placement port, and the other side is provided with a leftover food placement port. The conveyor belt is provided in the restaurant to facilitate diners to return the tableware after dining.
[0012] The chopstick and spoon delivery port is set through the wall of the dishwashing room, and a chopstick and spoon recovery basket is set in the dishwashing room. The chopstick and spoon recovery basket is set at the lower part of the output end of the chopstick and spoon delivery port. After the meal is finished, chopsticks and spoons are put into the chopstick and spoon delivery port opened on the wall, and the chopsticks and spoons directly slide into the chopstick and spoon recovery basket in the dishwashing room. The chopstick and spoon recovery basket can be removed from the wall rack for easy transportation and cleaning. Chopsticks and spoons can be transferred to the dishwashing room without being carried, saving space and manpower and material resources.
[0013] The food residue inlet penetrates the wall of the dishwashing room and is connected to the slag removal transition pool in the dishwashing room. After finishing the meal, the food residue garbage is put into the food residue inlet opened on the water trough, and the water flow in the water trough flushes the food residue garbage into the slag removal transition pool. The drainage net belt in the slag removal transition pool drains the water, and the garbage is passed into the garbage bin along the drainage net belt.
[0014] A tray cleaning machine is arranged at the output end of the bowl and dish separation device.
[0015] The tray cleaning machine comprises a machine body, in which a main washing mechanism, a rinsing mechanism and an air drying mechanism are arranged in sequence.
[0016] A pallet collecting vehicle is provided at the output end of the pallet cleaning machine.
[0017] The beneficial effects achieved by the utility model are:
[0018] The utility model can automatically and quickly separate the dishes from the tray after the diners have placed the tableware according to the specifications, so as to facilitate the subsequent targeted cleaning. Compared with manual sorting, the utility model has higher efficiency, and the overall equipment is easy to layout and occupies less space.
[0019] In addition, the tableware placement area of the utility model is arranged between the dishwashing room and the dining room, which is convenient for the rapid collection and disposal of chopsticks, spoons and leftover food garbage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the utility model. Figure 3 .
[0025] In the figure: 1. tableware placement area; 11. chopstick and spoon placement port; 12. leftover food placement port; 13. conveyor belt; 14. chopstick and spoon recovery basket; 15. slag removal transition pool; 2. bowl and plate separation device; 21. driving roller; 22. cover; 23. lower slide opening for bowls and plates; 24. support plate; 25. conveyor wheel; 26. air outlet duct; 27. limit stop; 28. air pump; 3. pallet cleaning machine; 4. pallet collection vehicle; 51. bowls and plates; 52. pallet; 6. wall. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.
[0027] Example:
[0028] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, an automatic tableware sorting line includes a tableware placement area 1 and a bowl and plate separation device 2 which are arranged in sequence, and the tableware is transported from the tableware placement area 1 to the bowl and plate separation device 2.
[0029] The lower part of the bowl and plate separation device 2 is supported by supporting legs, and includes a driving roller 21 and a guide mechanism arranged in sequence. The driving roller 21 provides driving force for the tableware to move forward, and the driving roller 21 is driven to rotate by a motor.
[0030] The guide mechanism facilitates the separation of the bowl and plate 51 from the tray 52, and a cover 22 is disposed on the upper part of the guide mechanism. A lower opening 23 for the bowl and plate is disposed on one side of the guide mechanism, and the lower opening 23 for the bowl and plate is disposed downwardly and is fixedly connected to the outside of the cover 22 and communicates with the cover 22; an air outlet pipe 26 is disposed on the other side of the guide mechanism, and the air outlet pipe 26 is fixedly connected to the inside of the cover 22 and is disposed obliquely, and the air outlet pipe 26 is connected to an air pump 28, and the air pump 28 supplies air to the air outlet pipe 26. The height of the guide mechanism near the lower opening 23 for the bowl and plate is lower than the height near the air outlet pipe 26.
[0031] A limit stopper 27 is provided on the upper part of the guide mechanism. The height of the limit stopper 27 is higher than the upper surface of the guide mechanism and higher than the height of the tray 52. The height of the limit stopper 27 can stop the bowl 51 from moving forward, thereby facilitating the blow pipe to blow the bowl 51 down. The limit stopper 27 is provided near the output end of the guide mechanism.
[0032] In the above structure, the blow pipe is used to blow the dishes 51 on the tray 52 to the lower opening 23 of the dishes, so that the dishes 51 are sent out from the lower opening 23 of the dishes, and then washed in a dishwasher, while the tray 52 continues to move forward, so that the tray 52 is separated from the dishes 51. In order to ensure that the blow pipe can blow the dishes 51 to the lower opening 23 of the dishes, the guide mechanism is inclined toward the lower opening 23 of the dishes.
[0033] Specifically, Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the guide mechanism includes a plurality of support plates 24 arranged in sequence and transversely arranged, and a transmission wheel 25 is rotatably mounted on the support plate 24. Three transmission wheels 25 are provided to transmit tableware;
[0034] The support plates 24 are all inclined, and the inclination angles of the multiple support plates 24 in the travel section from the input end to the lower opening 23 of the bowl and plate gradually increase. The inclination angles of the support plates 24 close to the lower opening 23 of the bowl and plate are similar to the inclination angle of the lower opening 23 of the bowl and plate, thereby ensuring that the bowl and plate 51 can be blown down smoothly; the inclination angles of the multiple support plates 24 in the travel section from the lower opening 23 of the bowl and plate to the output end gradually decrease, so that the tray 52 gradually becomes horizontal, which is convenient for subsequent operations.
[0035] The tableware placement area 1 is provided with a conveyor belt 13, one side of the conveyor belt 13 is provided with a chopstick and spoon placement port 11, and the other side is provided with a leftover food placement port 12. The conveyor belt 13 is provided in the restaurant, and after dining, diners place the bowls and plates 51 on the tray 52, and the tray 52 is placed on the conveyor belt 13 for subsequent sorting.
[0036] The chopstick and spoon inlet 11 is set through the wall 6 of the dishwashing room, and a chopstick and spoon recovery basket 14 is set in the dishwashing room. The chopstick and spoon recovery basket 14 is set at the lower part of the output end of the chopstick and spoon inlet 11. After the meal is finished, chopsticks and spoons are put into the chopstick and spoon inlet 11 opened on the wall, and the chopsticks and spoons directly slide into the chopstick and spoon recovery basket 14 in the dishwashing room. The chopstick and spoon recovery basket 14 can be removed from the wall rack for easy transportation and cleaning. Chopsticks and spoons can be transferred to the dishwashing room without being carried, saving space and manpower and material resources.
[0037] The food waste inlet 12 penetrates the wall 6 of the dishwashing room and is connected to the slag removal transition pool 15 in the dishwashing room. After finishing the meal, the food waste is put into the food waste inlet 12 opened on the water trough, and the water flow in the water trough flushes the food waste into the slag removal transition pool 15. The drainage net belt in the slag removal transition pool 15 drains the water, and the garbage is transferred into the garbage bin along with the drainage net belt.
[0038] A tray cleaning machine 3 is provided at the output end of the bowl and dish separation device 2 .
[0039] The tray cleaning machine 3 comprises a machine body, in which a main washing mechanism, a rinsing mechanism and an air drying mechanism are sequentially arranged.
[0040] A pallet collecting vehicle 4 is provided at the output end of the pallet cleaning machine 3 .
Claims
1. An automatic tableware sorting line, characterized in that: The invention comprises a tableware placing area (1) and a bowl and plate separation device (2) which are arranged in sequence, wherein the bowl and plate separation device (2) comprises a driving roller (21) and a guide mechanism which are arranged in sequence, wherein a bowl and plate lower opening (23) is arranged on one side of the guide mechanism, the bowl and plate lower opening (23) is arranged to be inclined downward, and an air outlet pipe (26) is arranged on the other side, wherein the height of the guide mechanism on the side close to the bowl and plate lower opening (23) is lower than the height on the side close to the air outlet pipe (26).
2. The automatic tableware sorting line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limit stopper (27) is arranged on the upper part of the guide mechanism. The height of the limit stopper (27) is higher than the upper surface of the guide mechanism. The limit stopper (27) is arranged close to the output end of the guide mechanism.
3. The automatic tableware sorting line according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The air outlet pipe (26) is connected to an air pump (28).
4. The automatic tableware sorting line according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The guide mechanism comprises a plurality of support plates (24) arranged in sequence, and a transmission wheel (25) is rotatably mounted on the support plate (24); The support plates (24) are all arranged in an inclined manner, and the inclination angles of the support plates (24) in the travel section from the input end to the lower opening (23) of the bowl and plate gradually increase, and the inclination angles of the support plates (24) in the travel section from the lower opening (23) of the bowl and plate to the output end gradually decrease.
5. The automatic tableware sorting line according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A cover (22) is provided on the upper part of the guide mechanism.
6. The automatic tableware sorting line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tableware placement area (1) is provided with a conveyor belt (13), one side of the conveyor belt (13) is provided with a chopstick and spoon placement port (11), and the other side of the conveyor belt (13) is provided with a leftover food placement port (12).
7. The automatic tableware sorting line according to claim 6, characterized in that: The chopstick and spoon inlet (11) is arranged through the wall (6) of the dishwashing room, and a chopstick and spoon recovery basket (14) is arranged in the dishwashing room. The chopstick and spoon recovery basket (14) is arranged at the lower part of the output end of the chopstick and spoon inlet (11); the residual food inlet (12) is connected to the residue removal transition pool (15) in the dishwashing room after penetrating the wall (6) of the dishwashing room.
8. The automatic tableware sorting line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tray cleaning machine (3) is provided at the output end of the bowl and dish separation device (2).
9. The automatic tableware sorting line according to claim 8, characterized in that: The tray cleaning machine (3) comprises a machine body, in which a main washing mechanism, a rinsing mechanism and an air drying mechanism are arranged in sequence.
10. The automatic tableware sorting line according to claim 8, characterized in that: A pallet collecting vehicle (4) is provided at the output end of the pallet cleaning machine (3).