Tray rack for freeze-drying equipment

By designing a slidable pallet rack system, the problem that existing freeze-drying equipment pallet racks cannot be replaced and installed quickly is solved, and efficient production of freeze-drying equipment is achieved.

CN222761337UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15SHAOXING DONGHAI FOOD
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Application Number
CN202421527786.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-01
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-01

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Technical Problem

The pallet racks of existing freeze-drying equipment cannot be disengaged and installed from the suspension as a whole, resulting in a long loading and unloading time, occupying the working time of the freeze-drying equipment.

Method used

A tray rack system consisting of a suspension, a tray rack and a mobile base mount is designed. The tray rack can slide along the suspension and support assembly to achieve overall disengagement and installation of the tray rack through a motor-driven crossbar and fastener mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid replacement and transportation of pallet racks, reduces the working time of freeze-drying equipment, and improves freeze-drying production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tray frame for freeze-drying equipment, which comprises a suspension frame, a tray frame and a movable bottom support, the suspension frame is fixedly arranged at the inner top of the freeze-drying equipment, a top rail assembly is arranged at the upper end of the tray frame and can slide along the suspension frame, the tray frame is provided with a plurality of tray frames which are vertically arranged, and a support frame is arranged at the lower end of the tray frame and can slide along the support frame. The movable tray is provided with a supporting assembly, the supporting frame can slide along the supporting assembly, the tray frame comprises a first state, a second state and a third state, the supporting frame is completely located in the supporting assembly in the first state, the top rail assembly partially and completely leaves the suspension, and at least part of the supporting frame is located in the supporting assembly in the second state. In the first state, the top rail assembly is at least partially located on the suspension frame, in the third state, the top rail assembly is completely located on the suspension frame, the supporting frame is completely separated from the supporting assembly, the tray frame can be integrally separated from the suspension frame, transportation is carried out by moving the tray, and the time for occupying freeze-drying equipment can be shortened.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of freeze-drying equipment, and more specifically to a tray rack used for freeze-drying equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, equipment for producing freeze-dried food removes moisture from vegetables, fruits, etc. by vacuum freezing. The door of the freeze-drying equipment generally adopts a circular vacuum chamber door, which means that the tray rack for freeze-drying trays can only be installed on the top of the vacuum freezing chamber by pulling out the slide rails. The entire tray rack cannot be removed from the slide rails. To remove the tray, the tray rack can only be pulled outwards and then the trays can be removed from the tray rack one by one. This operation method will result in a long time for loading and unloading, which takes up the working time of the freeze-drying equipment. Therefore, a technical solution is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, to be able to quickly replace the tray and reduce the time occupied by the freeze-drying equipment, and to provide a tray rack for the freeze-drying equipment.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model discloses a tray rack for freeze-drying equipment, comprising a suspension, a tray rack and a movable bottom bracket, wherein the suspension is fixedly installed on the inner top of the freeze-drying equipment, the upper end of the tray rack is provided with a top rail assembly, and the top rail assembly can slide along the suspension, the tray rack is provided with a plurality of tray frames arranged vertically, the lower end of the tray rack is provided with a support frame, the movable bottom bracket is provided with a support assembly, and the support frame can slide along the support assembly, the tray rack comprises a first state, a second state and a third state, in the first state, the support frame is completely located in the support assembly, and the top rail assembly partially completely leaves the suspension, in the second state, the support frame is at least partially located in the support assembly, and the top rail assembly is at least partially located on the suspension, and in the third state, the top rail assembly is completely located on the suspension, and the support frame completely leaves the support assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the suspension includes a frame plate, which is located at the lower end of the suspension and extends to both sides of the suspension, the top rail assembly is provided with a track groove, the track groove is connected to the upper end surface of the top rail assembly, and top plates are formed on both sides of the upper end opening of the track groove, and a plurality of first pulleys are installed on the top plate, and the plurality of first pulleys are distributed along the length direction of the top rail assembly, the frame plate is located inside the track groove, and the lower end of the first pulley is against the upper end surface of the frame plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the first pulley includes a roller, a connecting rod, a spring, and a limit block. The roller is rotatably installed on the connecting rod, the connecting rod is slidably connected to the top plate, the connecting rod passes through the top plate, the limit block is fixedly installed on the upper end of the connecting rod to form a downward limit for the connecting rod, and the spring is sleeved on the connecting rod, and the spring is located between the roller and the lower end surface of the top plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the support frame includes a support plate, which is located at the lower end of the support frame and extends horizontally to both sides of the support frame. The support assembly includes a support groove, the support plate is located in the support groove, and the support plate can slide along the support groove.

[0009] Furthermore, a plurality of rollers arranged along the length direction of the support groove are provided in the support groove, and the upper ends of the plurality of rollers form a plane supporting the support plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a plurality of second pulleys, the lower ends of the second pulleys abut against the upper end surface of the support plate, and the pulleys can be extended and retracted up and down.

[0011] Furthermore, the movable base includes a base plate and a driving mechanism, the support assembly and the driving mechanism are installed on the upper end surface of the base plate, the driving mechanism includes a motor, a screw rod, a guide rod, a cross rod, and a fastener, the motor is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the base plate, the screw rod and the guide rod are respectively located on both sides of the support assembly, the screw rod and the guide rod are arranged parallel to the support plate, one end of the cross rod is threadedly connected to the screw rod, and the other end of the cross rod is slidably connected to the guide rod, the motor drives the screw rod to rotate so that the cross rod can move along the screw rod, the cross rod is located above the support assembly, the cross rod is installed with a fastener, and the fastener can be detachably connected to the support plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the fastener is rotatably connected to the cross bar, the fastener is provided with a clamping block, and the upper end surface of the support plate is provided with a clamping slot corresponding to the clamping block, and the fastener is rotated so that the clamping block can be buckled into or out of the clamping slot.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] 1. The tray rack of the utility model can be detached and installed from the suspension as a whole, and can be transported by moving the tray. The tray can be directly loaded and placed in the production workshop and sent to the freeze-drying equipment for freeze-drying production. The tray rack after freeze-drying is removed and directly replaced with the loaded tray rack, which can reduce the time occupied by the freeze-drying equipment and improve the freeze-drying production efficiency.

[0015] 2. The tray rack of the utility model can be slidably connected to the suspension and the support assembly respectively. When the fasteners on the cross bar are buckled with the support plate, the tray rack can be driven to slide. When the fasteners on the cross bar are buckled and disengaged from the support plate, the mobile tray is disengaged from the tray rack, and the tray rack is suspended on the suspension for freeze-drying work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of this embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a side view of the tray rack in the third state of this embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a top view of the movable base in this embodiment.

[0021] Figure 6 It is a top view schematic diagram of the cooperation between the fastener and the support plate in this embodiment.

[0022] 1. Suspension; 11. Frame; 2. Pallet rack; 21. Pallet frame; 22. Top rail assembly; 221. Rail groove; 222. Top plate; 223. First pulley; 2231. Roller; 2232. Connecting rod; 2233. Spring; 2234. Limit block; 23. Support frame; 231. Support plate; 232. Slot; 2321. Closing part; 3. Movable base; 31. Support assembly; 311. Support groove; 312. Roller; 313. Second pulley; 32. Bottom plate; 33. Driving mechanism; 331. Motor; 332. Screw rod; 333. Guide rod; 334. Cross bar; 335. Fastener; 336. Block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in this embodiment to clearly and completely describe the technical solution in this embodiment. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the present embodiment discloses a tray rack for freeze-drying equipment, comprising a suspension 1, a tray rack 2, and a movable bottom bracket 3. The suspension 1 is fixedly mounted on the inner top of the freeze-drying equipment. A top rail assembly 22 is provided at the upper end of the tray rack 2. The suspension 1 comprises a frame plate 11, which is located at the lower end of the suspension 1 and extends to both sides of the suspension 1. The top rail assembly 22 is provided with a track groove 221, which is connected to the upper end surface of the top rail assembly 22. Top plates 222 are formed on both sides of the upper end opening of the track groove 221. A plurality of first pulleys 223 are installed on the top plate 222, and the plurality of first pulleys 223 are distributed along the length direction of the top rail assembly 22. The frame plate 11 is located inside the track groove 221, and the lower end of the first pulley 223 abuts against the upper end surface of the frame plate 11. The first pulley 223 is used to support the top plate 222 and the frame plate 11. The first pulley 223 enables the tray rack 2 to slide along the suspension 1.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the first pulley 223 includes a roller 2231, a connecting rod 2232, a spring 2233, and a limit block 2234. The roller 2231 is rotatably mounted on the connecting rod 2232. The connecting rod 2232 is slidably connected to the top plate 222. The connecting rod 2232 penetrates the top plate 222. The limit block 2234 is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the connecting rod 2232 to form a downward limit of the connecting rod 2232. The spring 2233 is sleeved on the connecting rod 2232. The spring 2233 is located on the lower end surface of the roller 2231 and the top plate 222. The roller 2231 is pressed by the spring 2233 so that the lower end of the roller 2231 is always pressed against the upper end surface of the frame plate 11. The spring 2233 can play a certain role in buffering and relieving the roller 2231. The roller 2231 can be extended and retracted up and down so that when the frame plate 11 is inserted into the track groove 221, even if there is a slight upward and downward position offset between the frame plate 11 and the roller 2231, the roller 2231 can be pressed by the frame plate 11 and then contact the upper end surface of the frame plate 11, so that the top rail assembly 22 can slide normally along the suspension 1.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the pallet rack 2 is provided with a plurality of pallet frames 21 arranged vertically, and a pallet can be placed in each pallet frame 21. A support frame 23 is provided at the lower end of the pallet rack 2, and the support frame 23 includes a support plate 231. The support plate 231 is located at the lower end of the support frame 23 and extends horizontally to both sides of the support frame 23. The movable base 3 is provided with a support assembly 31, and the support assembly 31 includes a support groove 311. The support plate 231 is located in the support groove 311, and the support plate 231 can slide along the support groove 311. More preferably, a plurality of rollers 312 arranged along the length direction of the support groove 311 are provided in the support groove 311, and the upper ends of the plurality of rollers 312 form a plane supporting the support plate 231. The rollers 312 can reduce the friction of the lower end surface of the support plate 231 so that it can slide better in the support groove 311.

[0027] The upper end opening of the support groove 311 is for the support plate 231 to pass through, and multiple second pulleys 313 are installed on both sides of the upper end opening of the support groove 311. The multiple second pulleys 313 are arranged along the length direction of the support groove 311, and the lower end of the second pulley 313 is against the upper end surface of the support plate 231. The second pulley 313 has the same structure as the first pulley 223. The second pulley 313 can be extended and retracted up and down, and the second pulley 313 can be pressed against the upper end surface of the support plate 231. When the support plate 231 is located in the support groove 311, the second pulley 313 supports the entire pallet rack 2, and can prevent the pallet rack 2 from tilting on the movable base 3.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the movable base 3 includes a base plate 32 and a driving mechanism 33. The support assembly 31 and the driving mechanism 33 are installed on the upper end surface of the base plate 32. The driving mechanism 33 includes a motor 331, a screw rod 332, a guide rod 333, a cross rod 334, and a fastener 335. The motor 331 is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the base plate 32. The motor 331 is connected to the screw rod 332 through transmission. The transmission method is gear transmission or belt transmission. The screw rod 332 and the guide rod 333 are respectively located on both sides of the support assembly 31. The screw rod 332 and the guide rod 333 are arranged parallel to the support plate 231. One end of the cross rod 334 is threadedly connected to the screw rod 332. Bearings are installed at the threaded connection end of the cross rod 334 and the screw rod 332, so that the screw rod 332 can drive the cross rod 334 to move along the guide rod 333 when rotating. The other end of the cross rod 334 is slidably connected to the guide rod 333. The motor 331 drives the screw rod 332 to rotate. The cross bar 334 can move along the screw rod 332, and the guide rod 333 is connected to the cross bar 334 through a linear bearing to play a guiding role. The cross bar 334 is located above the support assembly 31, and the cross bar 334 is installed with a fastener 335, which can be detachably connected to the support plate 231, and the fastener 335 is rotatably connected to the cross bar 334. The fastener 335 is provided with a block 336. The upper end surface of the support plate 231 is provided with a slot 232 corresponding to the block 336, and the slot 232 is provided with a closing portion 2321. The closing portion 2321 is located on the side of the slot 232 facing the cross bar 334. The setting of the closing portion 2321 can limit the block 336 in the horizontal direction, and the fastener 335 rotates so that the block 336 can be buckled into or out of the slot 232. After the block 336 is rotated and snapped into the slot 232, the movement of the cross bar 334 can drive the tray rack 2 to move along the support groove 311.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 4As shown, the pallet rack 2 includes a first state, a second state and a third state. In the first state, the support frame 23 is completely located in the support assembly 31, and the top rail assembly 22 partially and completely leaves the suspension 1. At this time, the pallet rack 2 is located on the movable base 3, and the card block 336 remains inserted into the card slot 232. The loaded pallet rack 2 or the freeze-dried pallet rack 2 can be transported by moving the base 3. In the second state, the support frame 23 is at least partially located in the support assembly 31, and the top rail assembly 22 is at least partially located on the suspension 1. At this time, the pallet rack 2 is in the process of being hung in or out of the suspension 1, and the motor 331 is driving the screw rod 332 to rotate and then push the cross bar 334 toward the suspension 1. Move in the direction of moving or moving away from the suspension 1. In the third state, the top rail assembly 22 is completely located on the suspension 1, and the support frame 23 is completely away from the support assembly 31. At this time, the tray rack 2 is completely suspended on the suspension 1, and the tray rack 2 is completely in the freeze-drying equipment. The block 336 is rotated to disengage from the slot 232, and the fastener 335 is disengaged from the support plate 231. The movable bottom bracket 3 is separated from the tray rack 2, and the door of the freeze-drying equipment can be closed to perform freeze-drying operations. After freeze-drying is completed, the support plate 231 is aligned with the support slot 311, the block 336 is rotated to be inserted into the slot 232, and the motor 331 is started to make the tray rack 2 enter the second state from the third state and then to the first state.

[0030] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions under the concept of the present invention belong to the protection scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, some improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tray rack for freeze drying equipment, characterized in that: The invention comprises a suspension frame (1), a tray frame (2), and a movable bottom support (3), wherein the suspension frame (1) is fixedly mounted on the inner top of the freeze-drying equipment, the upper end of the tray frame (2) is provided with a top rail assembly (22), and the top rail assembly (22) can slide along the suspension frame (1), the tray frame (2) is provided with a plurality of tray frames (21) arranged vertically, the lower end of the tray frame (2) is provided with a support frame (23), the movable bottom support (3) is provided with a support assembly (31), and the support frame (23) can slide along the support assembly (31), and the support frame (23) can slide along the support assembly (31). The disk rack (2) comprises a first state, a second state and a third state. In the first state, the support frame (23) is completely located in the support assembly (31), and the top rail assembly (22) is partially completely separated from the suspension frame (1). In the second state, the support frame (23) is at least partially located in the support assembly (31), and the top rail assembly (22) is at least partially located on the suspension frame (1). In the third state, the top rail assembly (22) is completely located on the suspension (1), and the support frame (23) is completely separated from the support assembly (31).

2. A tray rack for freeze-drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suspension (1) comprises a frame plate (11), the frame plate (11) is located at the lower end of the suspension (1) and extends to both sides of the suspension (1), the top rail assembly (22) is provided with a track groove (221), the track groove (221) is connected to the upper end surface of the top rail assembly (22), top plates (222) are formed on both sides of the upper end opening of the track groove (221), a plurality of first pulleys (223) are installed on the top plate (222), and the plurality of first pulleys (223) are distributed along the length direction of the top rail assembly (22), the frame plate (11) is located inside the track groove (221), and the lower end of the first pulley (223) abuts against the upper end surface of the frame plate (11).

3. A tray rack for freeze-drying equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first pulley (223) comprises a roller (2231), a connecting rod (2232), a spring (2233), and a limit block (2234); the roller (2231) is rotatably mounted on the connecting rod (2232); the connecting rod (2232) is slidably connected to the top plate (222); the connecting rod (2232) passes through the top plate (222); the limit block (2234) is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the connecting rod (2232) to form a downward limit for the connecting rod (2232); the spring (2233) is sleeved on the connecting rod (2232); and the spring (2233) is located between the roller (2231) and the lower end surface of the top plate (222).

4. A tray rack for freeze-drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (23) comprises a support plate (231), wherein the support plate (231) is located at the lower end of the support frame (23) and extends horizontally to both sides of the support frame (23), and the support assembly (31) comprises a support groove (311), wherein the support plate (231) is located in the support groove (311), and the support plate (231) can slide along the support groove (311).

5. A tray rack for freeze-drying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of rollers (312) arranged along the length direction of the support groove (311) are arranged in the support groove (311), and the upper ends of the plurality of rollers (312) form a plane supporting the support plate (231).

6. A tray rack for freeze-drying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support assembly (31) comprises a plurality of second pulleys (313), the lower ends of the second pulleys (313) being against the upper end surface of the support plate (231), and the second pulleys (313) being capable of extending and retracting up and down.

7. A tray rack for freeze-drying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable base (3) comprises a base plate (32) and a driving mechanism (33); the support assembly (31) and the driving mechanism (33) are mounted on the upper end surface of the base plate (32); the driving mechanism (33) comprises a motor (331), a screw rod (332), a guide rod (333), a cross rod (334), and a fastener (335); the motor (331) is fixedly mounted on the upper end surface of the base plate (32); the screw rod (332) and the guide rod (333) are respectively located on two sides of the support assembly (31); the screw rod (332) and the guide rod (333) are respectively located on two sides of the support assembly (31); The cross bar (333) is arranged parallel to the support plate (231), one end of the cross bar (334) is threadedly connected to the screw rod (332), and the other end of the cross bar (334) is slidably connected to the guide rod (333), the motor (331) drives the screw rod (332) to rotate so that the cross bar (334) can move along the screw rod (332), the cross bar (334) is located above the support assembly (31), and the cross bar (334) is installed with a fastener (335), and the fastener (335) can be detachably connected to the support plate (231).

8. A tray rack for freeze-drying equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The buckle (335) is rotatably connected to the cross bar (334), and the buckle (335) is provided with a clamping block (336). The upper end surface of the support plate (231) is provided with a clamping groove (232) corresponding to the clamping block (336). When the buckle (335) is rotated, the clamping block (336) can be buckled into or out of the clamping groove (232).