Instant food filling machine

By designing a replacement mechanism including lifting mechanism, filling tube, fixing sleeve, inserting tube, flare mouth, rubber ring, sealing ring, inserting sleeve and clamping mechanism, the problem of inconvenience in replacing the flare mouth of the existing ready-to-eat food filling machine is solved, and the stability of the rapid replacement and filling process is achieved, and the production efficiency and convenience of use are improved.

CN222989764UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17SHAANXI YUNWAISHAN ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421826792.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-30
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-30

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Technical Problem

The existing ready-to-eat food filling machines have inconvenience in replacing the trumpets to adapt to different container capacity, lacking a quick replacement mechanism or cumbersome replacement process, which affects production efficiency and convenience of use.

Method used

A replacement mechanism including a lifting mechanism, a filling tube, a fixing sleeve, an insertion tube, a flare mouth, a rubber ring, a sealing ring, an insertion sleeve and a clamping mechanism is designed. The fast replacement and filling process of the flare mouth are achieved through the cooperation of these components.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the speed and convenience of the ready-to-eat food filling machine when replacing the trumpet, adapts to the needs of containers of different capacity, and improves production efficiency and convenience of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an instant food filling machine which comprises a supporting frame, the supporting frame is installed on external equipment, a replacement mechanism is arranged on the supporting frame, and the replacement mechanism comprises a lifting mechanism, a filling pipe, a fixing sleeve, an inserting pipe, a horn mouth, a rubber ring, a sealing ring, an inserting sleeve and a clamping mechanism. The lifting mechanism is connected to the supporting frame and the filling pipe in a matched mode, the filling pipe is communicated to external equipment, the fixing sleeve is installed on the filling pipe, the replacing mechanism can achieve rapid replacement of the horn mouth, and the lifting mechanism is used for driving the filling pipe to descend so that the horn mouth can be inserted into a container for filling. And the sealing ring is matched with the insertion sleeve, so that the sealing performance and the stability in the filling process are ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of filling machines for instant foods, and more specifically, it relates to a filling machine for instant foods. Background Art

[0002] In the existing technology of filling machines for instant foods, the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment are key factors, especially when dealing with containers of different capacities. However, there are certain limitations in the existing filling machines for instant foods in replacing the bell mouths to adapt to different container capacities, which brings inconvenience to practical applications.

[0003] Firstly, the existing filling machines for instant foods often fail to fully consider the requirements of bell mouths for containers of different capacities in their designs. During actual use, since the packaging containers of instant foods have different capacities, it is necessary to replace the bell mouths accordingly to achieve accurate filling. However, there may be inconveniences in replacing the bell mouths in the existing equipment, such as the lack of a quick replacement mechanism or a cumbersome replacement process, making it difficult for operators to complete the replacement in a short time, thus affecting production efficiency and usability. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a filling machine for instant foods to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] (2) Technical Solutions

[0007] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A filling machine for instant foods includes a support frame installed on an external device. A replacement mechanism is provided on the support frame. The replacement mechanism includes a lifting mechanism, a filling pipe, a fixed sleeve, an insertion pipe, a bell mouth, a rubber ring, a sealing ring, an insertion sleeve, and a clamping mechanism. The lifting mechanism is connected to the support frame and the filling pipe in a cooperative manner. The filling pipe is connected to an external device. The fixed sleeve is installed on the filling pipe. The insertion pipe is slidably connected to the fixed sleeve. The bell mouth is installed on the insertion pipe. The two ends of the rubber ring are respectively connected to the insertion pipe and the sealing ring. A sealing groove is formed in the fixed sleeve, and the sealing ring is inserted into the sealing groove. An insertion sleeve is installed in the fixed sleeve and inserted into the insertion pipe. The two rubber rings are attached to the insertion sleeve. The clamping mechanism is installed on the fixed sleeve.

[0008] The utility model is further configured such that the clamping mechanism includes a follower frame. A vertical groove is formed in the side wall of the fixed sleeve, and the follower frame is slidably connected to the vertical groove. A plurality of annular grooves are formed in the side wall of the insertion pipe, and the follower frame is inserted into the annular grooves. The design of the clamping mechanism ensures the continuity of clamping.

[0009] The present utility model is further configured such that a plurality of follower frames are provided, and a return spring is provided on each follower frame. The return spring is connected to the fixed sleeve. The design of the return spring ensures the convenient insertion of the follower frame.

[0010] The present utility model is further configured such that an unlocking sleeve is slidably provided on the plurality of follower frames, and a follower disk is provided on the unlocking sleeve. The design of the unlocking sleeve ensures the continuity of unlocking.

[0011] The present utility model is further configured such that a spring is sleeved on the fixed sleeve, and a thrust bearing is provided on the spring. The thrust bearing abuts against the plurality of follower frames. The design of the spring ensures the elastic force supply for sealing.

[0012] The present utility model is further configured such that the lifting mechanism includes a lifting frame and a guide rod. The guide rod is installed on the support frame, the lifting frame is slidably connected to the guide rod, and the filling pipe is installed on the lifting frame. The design of the lifting mechanism ensures the continuity of lifting.

[0013] The present utility model is further configured such that a cylinder is fixedly provided on the guide rod, and the extending end of the cylinder is connected to the lifting frame. The design of the cylinder ensures the continuity of filling.

[0014] The present utility model is further configured such that a conveyor belt is provided on the support frame.

[0015] (III) Advantageous Effects

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model provides a filling machine for instant food, which has the following

[0017] Advantageous effects:

[0018] 1. The design of the replacement mechanism enables the filling machine for instant food to conveniently and quickly replace the flared mouth to adapt to containers of different capacities. Through the cooperation of the lifting mechanism, the filling pipe, the fixed sleeve, the insertion pipe, the flared mouth, the rubber ring, the sealing ring, the insertion sleeve and the clamping mechanism, the replacement mechanism can achieve the rapid replacement of the flared mouth. The function of the lifting mechanism is to drive the filling pipe to descend so that the flared mouth is inserted into the container for filling. The settings of the fixed sleeve, the insertion pipe and the flared mouth, as well as the cooperation of the sealing ring and the insertion sleeve, ensure the sealing performance and stability during the filling process.

[0019] 2. The design of the clamping mechanism enables the filling machine for instant food to replace the corresponding flared mouth according to different containers. Through the cooperation of the follower frame, the unlocking sleeve, the follower disk, the spring and the thrust bearing, the clamping mechanism can achieve the rapid replacement of the flared mouth. The settings of the follower frame and the annular groove, as well as the functions of the unlocking sleeve and the follower disk, make the replacement process of the flared mouth more flexible. The designs of the spring and the thrust bearing ensure the stability and reliability during the replacement process.

[0020] 3. The design of the lifting mechanism enables the instant food filling machine to accurately insert the bell mouth into the container for filling. Through the cooperation of the lifting frame, guide rod, cylinder, and conveyor belt, the lifting mechanism can achieve precise lifting of the filling pipe. The function of the cylinder is to drive the lifting frame to descend, so that the bell mouth is inserted into the container. The design of the guide rod and conveyor belt ensures the smoothness and accuracy of the lifting process. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a filling machine for instant food in the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filling pipe in the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping mechanism in the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 In the present utility model Figure 3 The sectional structure schematic diagram;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the unlocking sleeve in the present utility model.

[0026] In the figure: 1. Support frame; 2. Filling pipe; 3. Fixed sleeve; 4. Insertion pipe; 5. Bell mouth; 6. Rubber ring; 7. Sealing ring; 8. Insertion sleeve; 9. Sealing groove; 10. Follow-up frame; 11. Vertical groove; 12. Annular groove; 13. Return spring; 14. Unlocking sleeve; 15. Follow-up disc; 16. Spring; 17. Thrust bearing; 18. Lifting frame; 19. Guide rod; 20. Cylinder; 21. Conveyor belt. Detailed Embodiment

[0027] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0028] It should be pointed out that unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in the present application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0029] In the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations such as "up, down" are usually in the directions shown in the drawings, or in the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational directions; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left, right" are usually in the left and right shown in the drawings; "inside, outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contour of each component itself, but the above orientation terms do not limit the present utility model.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , a filling machine for instant food, including a support frame 1, the support frame 1 is installed on an external device, a replacement mechanism is arranged on the support frame 1, the replacement mechanism includes a lifting mechanism, a filling pipe 2, a fixed sleeve 3, an insertion pipe 4, a bell mouth 5, a rubber ring 6, a sealing ring 7, an insertion sleeve 8 and a clamping mechanism, the lifting mechanism is cooperatively connected to the support frame 1 and the filling pipe 2, the filling pipe 2 is communicated with the external device, the fixed sleeve 3 is installed on the filling pipe 2, the insertion pipe 4 is slidably connected in the fixed sleeve 3, the bell mouth 5 is installed on the insertion pipe 4, both ends of the rubber ring 6 are respectively connected to the insertion pipe 4 and the sealing ring 7, a sealing groove 9 is opened in the fixed sleeve 3, the sealing ring 7 is inserted into the sealing groove 9, the insertion sleeve 8 is installed in the fixed sleeve 3, the insertion sleeve 8 is inserted into the insertion pipe 4, and two rubber rings 6 are attached to the insertion sleeve 8, the clamping mechanism is installed on the fixed sleeve 3, the clamping mechanism includes a follower frame 10, a vertical groove 11 is opened on the side wall of the fixed sleeve 3, the follower frame 10 is slidably connected in the vertical groove 11, a plurality of annular grooves 12 are opened on the side wall of the insertion pipe 4, the follower frame 10 is inserted into the annular groove 12, there are a plurality of follower frames 10, a return spring 13 is respectively arranged on each follower frame 10, the return spring 13 is connected to the fixed sleeve 3, a release sleeve 14 is slidably arranged on the plurality of follower frames 10, a follower disc 15 is arranged on the release sleeve 14, a spring 16 is sleeved on the fixed sleeve 3, a thrust bearing 17 is arranged on the spring 16, and the thrust bearing 17 abuts against the plurality of follower frames 10, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting frame 18 and a guide rod 19, the guide rod 19 is installed on the support frame 1, the lifting frame 18 is slidably connected to the guide rod 19, the filling pipe 2 is installed on the lifting frame 18, a cylinder 20 is fixedly arranged on the guide rod 19, and the extending end of the cylinder 20 is connected to the lifting frame 18, and a conveyor belt 21 is arranged on the support frame 1.

[0031] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to fill instant food, first, the corresponding containers are conveyed to the lower ends of the plurality of filling pipes 2 through the conveyor belt 21, and then the lifting frame 18 is driven to slide downward under the action of the cylinder 20, so that the bell mouth 5 is inserted into the containers, and then since the filling pipe 2 is communicated with the external filling device, the filling process can be carried out.

[0032] More specifically, when it is necessary to replace the different flared mouths 5 according to different containers, first rotate the follower disc 15 to drive the unlocking sleeve 14 to abut against the follower frame 10, then disconnect the connection between the multiple follower frames 10 and the annular groove 12, then replace the corresponding flared mouth 5, and then insert the new flared mouth 5 into the fixed sleeve 3. First, insert the sealing ring 7 into the sealing groove 9, then insert the insertion sleeve 8 into the insertion pipe 4, and then drive the multiple follower frames 10 by the follower disc 15 to compress the spring 16 and then insert the follower frame 10 into the annular groove 12. When the follower frame 10 is inserted into the annular groove 12, the elastic force of the spring 16 can be transmitted to the insertion pipe 4, and then the two rubber rings 6 will be mutually attached in the insertion sleeve 8, thus completing the sealing process and further completing the replacement process.

[0033] In summary, when the whole device is in use or operation: when it is necessary to fill the ready-to-eat food, first convey the corresponding container to the lower ends of the multiple filling pipes 2 through the conveyor belt 21, and then drive the lifting frame 18 to slide downward under the action of the cylinder 20, so that the flared mouth 5 is inserted into the container, and then since the filling pipe 2 is connected to the external filling device, the filling process can be carried out.

[0034] When it is necessary to replace the different flared mouths 5 according to different containers, first rotate the follower disc 15 to drive the unlocking sleeve 14 to abut against the follower frame 10, then disconnect the connection between the multiple follower frames 10 and the annular groove 12, then replace the corresponding flared mouth 5, and then insert the new flared mouth 5 into the fixed sleeve 3. First, insert the sealing ring 7 into the sealing groove 9, then insert the insertion sleeve 8 into the insertion pipe 4, and then drive the multiple follower frames 10 by the follower disc 15 to compress the spring 16 and then insert the follower frame 10 into the annular groove 12. When the follower frame 10 is inserted into the annular groove 12, the elastic force of the spring 16 can be transmitted to the insertion pipe 4, and then the two rubber rings 6 will be mutually attached in the insertion sleeve 8, thus completing the sealing process and further completing the replacement process.

[0035] In all the solutions mentioned above, for the connection between two components, welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection or other well-known connection methods can be selected according to the actual situation, which will not be elaborated one by one here. For those mentioned above that involve fixed connection, welding is preferably considered. Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A filling machine for ready-to-eat food, comprising a support frame (1), characterized in that: The support frame (1) is installed on an external device. A replacement mechanism is provided on the support frame (1). The replacement mechanism comprises a lifting mechanism, a filling pipe (2), a fixing sleeve (3), an insertion pipe (4), a bell mouth (5), a rubber ring (6), a sealing ring (7), an insertion sleeve (8) and a clamping mechanism. The lifting mechanism is cooperatively connected to the support frame (1) and the filling pipe (2). The filling pipe (2) is connected to the external device. The fixing sleeve (3) is installed on the filling pipe (2). The insertion pipe (4) slides The fixing sleeve (3) is connected to the inside of the fixing sleeve (3), the bell mouth (5) is installed on the insertion tube (4), the two ends of the rubber ring (6) are respectively connected to the insertion tube (4) and the sealing ring (7), a sealing groove (9) is provided in the fixing sleeve (3), the sealing ring (7) is inserted into the sealing groove (9), an insertion sleeve (8) is installed in the fixing sleeve (3), the insertion sleeve (8) is inserted into the insertion tube (4), the two rubber rings (6) are fitted on the insertion sleeve (8), and the clamping mechanism is installed on the fixing sleeve (3).

2. The instant food filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism comprises a follower frame (10), a vertical groove (11) is provided on the side wall of the fixed sleeve (3), the follower frame (10) is slidably connected to the vertical groove (11), a plurality of annular grooves (12) are provided on the side wall of the insertion tube (4), and the follower frame (10) is inserted into the annular grooves (12).

3. A filling machine for instant food according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of follower frames (10) are provided, and each follower frame (10) is provided with a return spring (13), and the return spring (13) is connected to the fixed sleeve (3).

4. A filling machine for instant food according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of follower frames (10) are slidably provided with an unfastening sleeve (14), and a follower disk (15) is provided on the unfastening sleeve (14).

5. A filling machine for instant food according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spring (16) is sleeved on the fixed sleeve (3), a thrust bearing (17) is provided on the spring (16), and the thrust bearing (17) abuts against the plurality of follower frames (10).

6. The instant food filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism comprises a lifting frame (18) and a guide rod (19), wherein the guide rod (19) is mounted on the support frame (1), the lifting frame (18) is slidably connected to the guide rod (19), and the filling pipe (2) is mounted on the lifting frame (18).

7. A filling machine for instant food according to claim 6, characterized in that: A cylinder (20) is fixedly arranged on the guide rod (19), and the extended end of the cylinder (20) is connected to the lifting frame (18).

8. The instant food filling machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: A conveyor belt (21) is provided on the support frame (1).