Feeding frame for microwave sterilization of convenient food flexible package

Abstract

The utility model is applicable to the technical field of feeding frames, and provides a feeding frame for microwave sterilization of convenient food flexible packages, which comprises a support frame, the transmission mechanism and the shifting mechanism are arranged on the support frame; the material shifting mechanism comprises an assembling base arranged on the supporting frame. The lead screw is rotationally arranged in the assembling seat, a connecting block is in threaded fit with the lead screw, and a bearing block is arranged at the position, extending to the outer side of the assembling seat, of the connecting block; the connecting plate is arranged on the outer side of the bearing block; the electric push rod is arranged on the bottom side of the connecting plate; the mounting seat and the clamping jaw are arranged at the telescopic end of the electric push rod; according to the feeding frame disclosed by the utility model, the whole sterilization and feeding process does not need manual intervention, so that the working efficiency is greatly improved, each part of the flexible package can be subjected to sufficient microwave sterilization treatment, meanwhile, the possibility of material blockage and stagnation is reduced, the smoothness of the whole production process is improved, and the production cost is reduced. Therefore, the stability and the reliability of the production line are enhanced, and a powerful guarantee is provided for continuous and efficient sterilization of the food flexible package.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of feeding racks, in particular to a feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft-packaged instant food. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the food industry, flexible packaged food has become an important choice in consumers' daily lives due to its portability, hygiene and ease of carrying. However, this form of packaging also brings some challenges, especially in terms of sterilization.

[0003] However, the existing feeding rack has a single structure and often has some problems, which makes it difficult to meet the high requirements of the modern food industry for sterilization effect and food safety; specifically, these problems mainly include:

[0004] Low efficiency: Traditional feeding racks often rely on manual operation and cannot achieve automated control; this not only reduces work efficiency but also increases labor costs; in the food industry, efficient production processes are crucial to reducing costs and increasing output;

[0005] Uneven sterilization: Due to the single structure of the feeding rack, the automatic flipping function of the material cannot be realized, resulting in the material being unable to fully contact the sterilization equipment during the sterilization process, causing uneven sterilization; this not only affects the sterilization effect, but may also cause insufficient sterilization of some foods, posing a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model provides a feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft packaged instant food, aiming to solve the problems that traditional sterilization methods are often inefficient and uneven in sterilization, and are difficult to meet the high requirements of the modern food industry on sterilization effect and food safety.

[0007] The utility model is implemented as follows: a feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft-packaged instant food, comprising a supporting frame; a transmission mechanism arranged in the supporting frame; and a material-shifting mechanism arranged on the supporting frame; wherein the material-shifting mechanism comprises: an assembly seat arranged on the supporting frame; a screw rod rotating in the assembly seat, a connecting block threadedly fitted on the screw rod, and the connecting block slidingly fitting with the assembly seat; a receiving block is arranged at an outer position of the connecting block extending to the assembly seat; a connecting plate arranged on the outer side of the receiving block; an electric push rod arranged on the bottom side of the connecting plate; a mounting seat arranged at the telescopic end of the electric push rod; and a clamping claw arranged in the mounting seat.

[0008] Preferably, the transmission mechanism comprises: a plurality of transmission rollers rotating in the support frame; the plurality of transmission rollers being connected to each other through a chain wheel set; and a conveyor belt arranged on the plurality of transmission rollers.

[0009] Preferably, a first motor is provided on the outer side wall of the assembly seat, and the output end of the first motor is key-fixedly connected to the end of the lead screw.

[0010] Preferably, a second motor is provided on the outer side of the support frame, and the output end of the second motor is key-fixedly connected to the end of one of the transmission rollers.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of vertical plates are symmetrically arranged on the support frame, and driving cylinders are arranged on the opposite sides of the two vertical plates. Pushing plates are arranged at the telescopic ends of the two driving cylinders.

[0012] Preferably, a microwave sterilization box is arranged on the support frame, and the two ends of the microwave sterilization box are communicated with each other.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present application mainly have the following beneficial effects:

[0014] First: The whole sterilization and feeding process of this device is realized through automatic control without manual intervention, thus greatly improving the work efficiency. The feeding mechanism can accurately adjust the position of the flexible package through the pushing plate to ensure that the clamping jaws can accurately clamp the flexible package. At the same time, the electric push rod accurately adjusts the clamping force of the clamping jaws according to actual needs, so as to ensure the stability of the flexible package during the flipping process, improve the accuracy and efficiency of turning over. This design ensures that every part of the flexible package can be fully sterilized by microwave, improves the sterilization effect, and further ensures food safety and hygiene.

[0015] Second: By setting the transmission mechanism and the clear design of the feeding and discharging ends, the flow of materials in the microwave sterilization box is effectively managed and becomes more orderly, thus significantly reducing the possibility of blockage and stagnation. This design not only improves the smoothness of the whole production process, but also further enhances the stability and reliability of the production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism and the feeding mechanism of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the assembly seat of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the connection between the driving cylinder and the pushing plate of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism of the present utility model;

[0021] In the figure: 1, support frame; 2, assembly seat; 3, lead screw; 4, connecting block; 5, receiving block; 6, connecting plate; 7, electric push rod; 8, mounting seat; 9, clamping jaw; 10, driving roller; 11, conveyor belt; 12, first motor; 13, second motor; 14, vertical plate; 15, driving cylinder; 16, material pushing plate; 17, microwave sterilization box. Detailed implementation manner

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application or the above drawings are used to distinguish different objects and not to describe a specific order.

[0023] Reference to "embodiment" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The phrase appears in various places in the specification and does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0024] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft packaging of convenience foods, as Figures 1-5 shown, including a support frame 1; a transmission mechanism provided in the support frame 1; and a material pushing mechanism provided on the support frame 1; wherein, the material pushing mechanism includes: an assembly seat 2 provided on the support frame 1; a lead screw 3 rotatably arranged in the assembly seat 2, a connecting block 4 is in threaded cooperation with the lead screw 3, and the connecting block 4 is slidably matched with the assembly seat 2; a receiving block 5 is arranged at a position where the connecting block 4 extends to the outside of the assembly seat 2; a connecting plate 6 is arranged outside the receiving block 5; an electric push rod 7 is arranged at the bottom side of the connecting plate 6; a mounting seat 8 is arranged at the telescopic end of the electric push rod 7; and a clamping jaw 9 is arranged in the mounting seat 8.

[0025] It should be noted that, since traditional sterilization methods often have the problems of low efficiency and uneven sterilization, it is difficult to meet the high requirements of the modern food industry for sterilization effects and food safety. The entire sterilization and feeding process of this solution does not require human intervention, which greatly improves work efficiency. The precise coordination between the material-pickup mechanism and the electric push rod 7 ensures that the soft package remains stable during the flipping process. The clamping claw 9 can accurately clamp and adjust the clamping force according to actual needs, so that each part of the soft package can be fully treated with microwave sterilization, which not only improves the sterilization effect, but also ensures food safety and hygiene; secondly, by setting up a transmission mechanism and a clear design of the feeding and discharging ends, the flow of materials in the microwave sterilization box 17 is effectively managed and becomes more orderly. This design significantly reduces the possibility of material blockage and stagnation, and improves the smoothness of the entire production process. At the same time, this also enhances the stability and reliability of the production line, and provides a strong guarantee for the continuous and efficient sterilization of food soft packaging.

[0026] Specifically, in this embodiment, the scheme mainly includes a support frame 1; a transmission mechanism arranged in the support frame 1; and a material-dispensing mechanism arranged on the support frame 1; after the transmission mechanism is started, it will start to operate and smoothly send the food soft package into the microwave sterilization area; in this process, the screw rod 3 also starts to rotate, and drives the connecting block 4 and the receiving block 5 to perform corresponding sliding movements through threaded cooperation; the electric push rod 7 is extended or shortened according to actual needs, and the position and clamping force of the clamping claw 9 are accurately adjusted to ensure that the soft package is stably clamped or released;

[0027] Once the clamp 9 firmly holds the soft package, it will be turned over so that the other side of the soft package faces upwards to receive microwave sterilization treatment; the microwave sterilization process will be carried out according to the preset program to ensure that every part of the soft package can be fully sterilized;

[0028] When the microwave sterilization process is completed, the transmission mechanism will start again to send the sterilized soft packaging out of the microwave sterilization equipment, completing the entire sterilization and feeding process; the entire process realizes automated control and operation, improves work efficiency, and ensures food safety and hygiene.

[0029] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 As shown, the transmission mechanism includes: a plurality of transmission rollers 10 rotating in the support frame 1; the plurality of transmission rollers 10 are connected to each other through a chain wheel group; and a conveyor belt 11 arranged on the plurality of transmission rollers 10.

[0030] In this embodiment, after the second motor 13 is started, it drives the driving roller 10 to rotate. Through the transmission connection of the chain wheel set, the other driving rollers 10 will also rotate synchronously. The conveyor belt 11 is installed on the driving rollers 10 and moves with their rotation. When the conveyor belt 11 moves forward, it drives the soft packages of convenience foods placed on it to move forward together and sends them into the microwave sterilization area for sterilization treatment. At the same time, the material dialing mechanism can adjust the position and state of the soft packages as needed to ensure that they can receive microwave sterilization treatment evenly and effectively.

[0031] In a further preferred embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 3 shown, a first motor 12 is provided on the outer side wall of the assembly seat 2, and the output end of the first motor 12 is key-fixedly connected to the end of the lead screw 3.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first motor 12 is used to drive the lead screw 3 to rotate, so as to realize the horizontal movement of the connecting block 4 driving the outer bearing block 5.

[0033] In a further preferred embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 5 shown, a second motor 13 is provided on the outer side of the support frame 1, and the output end of the second motor 13 is key-fixedly connected to the end of one of the driving rollers 10.

[0034] In this embodiment, the second motor 13 drives the driving roller 10 to rotate through key-fixed connection, and then drives the movement of the conveyor belt 11 and the soft packages, realizing the automation and high efficiency of the entire feeding and sterilization process.

[0035] In a further preferred embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 2 shown, a plurality of vertical plates 14 are symmetrically arranged on the support frame 1, and driving cylinders 15 are provided on the opposite sides of the two vertical plates 14, and material dialing plates 16 are provided at the telescopic ends of the two driving cylinders 15.

[0036] In this embodiment, the two driving cylinders 15 are used to drive the material dialing plates 16 to perform telescopic movements to adjust the conveyed packages to the middle position of the conveyor belt, so as to facilitate the gripper 9 to accurately grip the packages and turn them over. Such a design can ensure the stability of the packages during the turning-over process and improve the accuracy and efficiency of turning over.

[0037] In a further preferred embodiment of the present utility model, as Figures 1-3 shown, a microwave sterilization box 17 is provided on the support frame 1, and the two ends of the microwave sterilization box 17 are interconnected.

[0038] In this embodiment, one end is for the entry of materials, and the other end is for the output of materials. Such a design can significantly improve the smoothness of the entire process. By having distinct infeed and outfeed ends, it can ensure that the flow of materials in the microwave sterilization chamber 17 is more orderly, reducing the likelihood of blockages and stagnation, thereby enhancing the efficiency and stability of the entire production line.

[0039] Working principle: First, the materials enter the microwave sterilization equipment through one end of the microwave sterilization chamber 17, and this end is for the entry of materials. When the transmission mechanism is started, the second motor 13 drives the transmission roller 10 to rotate. Since the transmission rollers 10 are connected by a chain sprocket group for transmission, the other transmission rollers 10 will also rotate synchronously. The conveyor belt 11 is installed on the transmission rollers 10 and moves forward as the transmission rollers 10 rotate.

[0040] When the conveyor belt 11 moves forward, it drives the ready-to-eat food soft packages placed on it to move forward together and sends them into the microwave sterilization area for sterilization treatment. During this process, the two drive cylinders 15 drive the deflector plate 16 to perform telescopic movements to adjust the conveyed packages to the middle position of the conveyor belt. The first motor 12 drives the lead screw 3 to rotate, driving the connecting block 4 to move horizontally. At the same time, the gripper 9 can accurately pick up the package and turn it over. The precise position and clamping force of the gripper 9 are adjusted by the electric push rod 7 by extending or shortening to ensure that the soft package is stably clamped or released.

[0041] Once the gripper 9 firmly clamps the soft package, it will perform a flipping operation to turn the other side of the soft package face up for further microwave sterilization treatment. The microwave sterilization process is carried out according to a preset program to ensure that every part of the soft package can be fully sterilized.

[0042] When the microwave sterilization process is completed, the transmission mechanism is started again to send the sterilized soft packages out of the microwave sterilization chamber 17 and leave the equipment through the other end, which is for the output of materials. The entire sterilization and feeding process realizes automated control and operation, improving work efficiency and ensuring food safety and hygiene.

[0043] Such a design can significantly improve the smoothness of the entire process. By having distinct infeed and outfeed ends, it can ensure that the flow of materials in the microwave sterilization chamber 17 is more orderly, reducing the likelihood of blockages and stagnation, thereby further enhancing the efficiency and stability of the entire production line.

[0044] It should be noted that, for the foregoing embodiments, for the sake of simple description, they are all expressed as a series of action combinations. However, those skilled in the art should know that the present utility model is not limited by the described action sequence, because according to the present utility model, certain steps may be adopted in other sequences or simultaneously. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also know that the embodiments described in the specification are all preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily essential to the present utility model.

[0045] In several embodiments provided by the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed device can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only illustrative. For example, the above-mentioned division of units can have other division methods in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the shown or discussed coupling or communication connection between each other can be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units can be in the form of telecommunications or other forms.

[0046] The units described as separate components above may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place or distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0047] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model, rather than limiting the protection scope of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art can still, without conflict and without creative efforts, combine, add or delete the features in the embodiments of the present utility model according to the situation, or make other adjustments, so as to obtain different technical solutions that essentially do not deviate from the concept of the present utility model, and these technical solutions also belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft-packaged ready-to-eat food, characterized in that: include: Support frame; A transmission mechanism disposed in the support frame; and A material shifting mechanism provided on the support frame; Wherein, the material-selecting mechanism comprises: An assembly seat disposed on the support frame; A screw rod rotated in the assembly seat, the screw rod is threadedly matched with a connecting block, and the connecting block is slidably matched with the assembly seat; The connecting block is extended to the outer side of the assembly seat and a receiving block is arranged; A connecting plate arranged outside the receiving block; An electric push rod disposed on the bottom side of the connecting plate; A mounting seat provided at the telescopic end of the electric push rod; A clamping claw is disposed in the mounting seat.

2. A feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft-packaged ready-to-eat food as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism comprises: A plurality of transmission rollers rotating in the support frame; The transmission rollers are connected to each other through a chain wheel set; A conveyor belt is arranged on a plurality of the driving rollers.

3. A feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft-packaged ready-to-eat food as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side wall of the assembly seat is provided with a first motor, and the output end of the first motor is fixedly connected with the end key of the screw rod.

4. A feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft-packaged ready-to-eat food as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: A second motor is arranged on the outer side of the support frame, and an output end of the second motor is fixedly connected with an end key of one of the transmission rollers.

5. A feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft-packaged ready-to-eat food as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of vertical plates are symmetrically arranged on the support frame, a driving cylinder is arranged on opposite sides of two vertical plates, and a material shifting plate is arranged on the telescopic ends of the two driving cylinders.

6. A feeding rack for microwave sterilization of soft-packaged ready-to-eat food as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A microwave sterilization box is arranged on the support frame, and two ends of the microwave sterilization box are connected to each other.

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