Conveying device and cold drink conveying system

Abstract

The utility model provides a conveying device and a cold drink conveying system, and particularly relates to the technical field of article conveying. The conveying device comprises a conveying mechanism and a guide mechanism, the conveying mechanism is provided with a conveying belt moving in the first direction; the guide mechanism comprises a plurality of partition plates, the partition plates are arranged on the conveying belt and are sequentially arranged at intervals in the second direction, every two partition plates form a plurality of flow dividing hoppers suitable for conveying of the to-be-conveyed objects, and outlets of the flow dividing hoppers are matched with the to-be-conveyed objects in size. When articles to be conveyed are conveyed to the feeding port of the flow dividing hopper through the conveying belt, due to the fact that the size of the discharging port of the flow dividing hopper is matched with the size of the articles to be conveyed, the articles in the flow dividing hopper can independently flow out through the outlet of the flow dividing hopper, and the effect that the articles distributed on the conveying belt in a scattered mode are divided and straightened out is achieved. And the articles are uniformly distributed on the conveying belt, so that subsequent boxing operation is facilitated, and the efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of article conveying, and particularly to a conveying device and an ice cream conveying system. Background Art

[0002] Ice cream is a frozen dairy product, mainly made from drinking water, milk, milk powder, cream, sugar, etc. as the main raw materials, adding appropriate food additives, and processed through processes such as mixing, sterilization, homogenization, aging, freezing, and hardening. In industrial production, the production process of ice cream is usually completed on a large-scale automated production line.

[0003] In the related art, for the bagged or cup-packed ice cream products produced on the automated production line, during the transmission process, a conveyor belt is used to transport the ice cream products, and after being conveyed to a designated location, boxing operations are performed.

[0004] However, there is often a phenomenon that items are scattered on the conveyor belt, which is not convenient for boxing operations. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The present application provides a conveying device and an ice cream conveying system to solve the problem that items are scattered on the conveyor belt and it is not convenient for subsequent boxing operations.

[0006] On the one hand, the present application provides a conveying device, including: a conveying mechanism and a guiding mechanism; the conveying mechanism has a conveyor belt that moves in a first direction; the guiding mechanism includes a plurality of partition plates, the partition plates are arranged on the conveyor belt and are sequentially spaced along a second direction, and the partition plates form a plurality of diversion hoppers suitable for conveying the items to be transported in pairs, and the diversion hoppers sequentially have a feed inlet and a discharge outlet along the first direction, and the discharge outlet is adapted to the size of the items to be transported.

[0007] In some embodiments, the partition plates extend obliquely in the direction from the feed inlet to the discharge outlet, at least two diversion hoppers are provided, and the ends of the adjacent partition plates forming the diversion hoppers are connected towards the feed inlet.

[0008] In some embodiments, the guiding mechanism further includes a connecting component, and each partition plate is connected through the connecting component, and the partition plate rotates relative to the connecting component to adjust the relative sizes of the feed inlet and the discharge outlet.

[0009] In some embodiments, the connecting component includes a plurality of connecting rods extending along the second direction and a plurality of hinge members installed on the connecting rods, the connecting rods are arranged in parallel along the first direction, and the partition plates are hinged to the hinge members.

[0010] In some embodiments, the bottom of the partition plate is attached to the conveying surface of the conveyor belt, and there is a spacing between the connecting component and the conveying surface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the conveyor belt is a chain plate, and an anti-static component is provided on the chain plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism further includes a driving component for driving the conveyor belt to rotate cyclically in the first direction. The driving component includes a driving shaft, a tensioning wheel, a driven wheel, and a driving motor. The conveyor belt is sleeved outside the driving shaft and the driven wheel. The driving shaft and the tensioning wheel are arranged alternately on the inner and outer sides of the conveyor belt, and the output end of the driving motor is connected to the driving shaft.

[0013] In some embodiments, a support frame is further included. The driving motor is arranged on the support frame, a conveying frame is installed on the support frame, at least two driven wheels are provided, and the driven wheels are arranged at opposite ends of the conveying frame extending in the first direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the support frame includes a main pipe of the support. An adjustable sleeve is installed on the outer peripheral wall of the main pipe of the support. The sleeve moves along the extending direction of the main pipe of the support to adjust the relative height of the main pipe of the support.

[0015] On the other hand, the present application provides a cold drink conveying system, including the above-mentioned conveying device and a corresponding loading device.

[0016] For the conveying device and the cold drink conveying system provided by the present application, the conveying device arranges a plurality of partition plates of the guiding mechanism on the conveyor belt and connects the partition plates at intervals in the second direction, so that a plurality of diversion hoppers are formed between two adjacent partition plates, so that the items to be transported can be transported through the diversion hoppers. When the items to be transported are transferred to the feeding port of the diversion hopper through the conveyor belt, since the discharging port of the diversion hopper is adapted to the size of the items to be transported, the items in the diversion hopper can flow out separately through the discharging port of the diversion hopper, achieving the effect of diverting and straightening the items placed chaotically on the conveyor belt, and making the distribution of the items on the conveyor belt uniform, facilitating subsequent boxing operations and improving efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and form a part of the specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present application and used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present application.

[0018] Figure 1 The front view of the conveying device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 is Figure 1Top view of the guiding mechanism provided in

[0020] Figure 3 Structural schematic diagram of the cold drink conveying system provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0022] 100 - conveying mechanism; 110 - conveyor belt; 120 - driving assembly; 121 - driving shaft; 122 - tensioning pulley; 123 - driven pulley; 124 - driving motor; 200 - guiding mechanism; 210 - partition plate; 220 - diversion hopper; 221 - feeding port; 222 - discharging port; 230 - connecting assembly; 231 - connecting rod; 232 - hinge; 300 - support frame; 310 - main pipe of the support; 320 - sleeve; 400 - conveying frame; 500 - bearing device; 510 - supporting plate surface.

[0023] Through the above - mentioned drawings, specific embodiments of the present application have been shown, and there will be more detailed descriptions hereinafter. These drawings and written descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed description of the specific embodiment

[0024] Here, the exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and the examples are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. On the contrary, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0025] The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. (if any) in the specification, claims and above - mentioned drawings of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects and do not necessarily describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application described here can be implemented in an order different from those illustrated or described here.

[0026] Secondly, it should be noted that in the description of the present application, the terms indicating directions or positional relationships such as "inner", "outer", "first direction", "second direction", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0027] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] As shown in the background art, in the related art, for the bagged or cup-shaped ice cream products produced on an automated production line, during the transmission process, a conveyor belt is used to transport the ice cream products, and after being conveyed to a designated location, boxing operations are performed.

[0029] However, there is often a phenomenon that items are scattered on the conveyor belt, which is not convenient for subsequent boxing operations.

[0030] In view of the above problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a conveying device and a cold drink conveying system. The conveying device arranges a plurality of partition plates of a guiding mechanism on the conveyor belt and connects the partition plates at intervals along a second direction, so that a plurality of diversion hoppers are formed between two adjacent partition plates, so that the items to be transported can be transported through the diversion hoppers. When the items to be transported are conveyed to the feed inlet of the diversion hopper through the conveyor belt, since the discharge outlet of the diversion hopper is adapted to the size of the items to be transported, the items in the diversion hopper can flow out separately through the discharge outlet of the diversion hopper, achieving the effect of diverting and straightening the items piled up on the conveyor belt, and making the items evenly distributed on the conveyor belt, which is convenient for subsequent boxing operations and improves efficiency.

[0031] The technical solutions of the present application and how the technical solutions of the present application solve the above technical problems will be described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0032] Figure 1 The front view of the conveying device provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is Figure 1 The top view of the guiding mechanism provided in Figure 3 The structural schematic diagram of the cold drink conveying system provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Combined with Figure 3 shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a cold drink conveying system, including a conveying device and a corresponding carrying device 500 for the conveying device.

[0034] Specifically, as Figure 3As shown, the carrying device 500 has a support plate surface 510. The output end of the carrying device 500 corresponds to the conveying device. Among them, the carrying device 500 also has a bracket for carrying the support plate surface 510, and the height of the bracket can be adjusted so as to correspond to the conveying device for convenient transportation.

[0035] It can be understood that currently, most cold drink products such as ice cream are produced and transported automatically. Since most cold drink products are transported over short distances and the transmission time is short, it is not convenient for workers to straighten the scattered items in a short time. Therefore, a conveying device can be provided at the outlet of the carrying device 500. When the finished ice cream products are placed on the carrying device 500 after production, they can be transmitted to the conveying device. The conveyor belt 110 of the conveying device can transport items, and a plurality of diversion hoppers 220 (to be introduced below) can be provided on the conveyor belt 110. The diversion hoppers 220 can divert and straighten the scattered items on the conveyor belt 110, improving the production and transportation efficiency.

[0036] Among them, referring to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a conveying device, including: a conveying mechanism 100 and a guiding mechanism 200;

[0037] The conveying mechanism 100 has a conveyor belt 110 that moves in a first direction;

[0038] The guiding mechanism 200 includes a plurality of partition plates 210. The partition plates 210 are arranged on the conveyor belt 110 and are sequentially spaced along a second direction. The partition plates 210 form a plurality of diversion hoppers 220 suitable for transporting the items to be transported in pairs. The diversion hoppers 220 sequentially have a feed inlet 221 and a discharge outlet 222 along the first direction, and the discharge outlet 222 is adapted to the size of the items to be transported.

[0039] Specifically, in this embodiment, the conveyor belt 110 can move cyclically in the first direction to transport items. Among them, a plurality of partition plates 210 are arranged on the conveyor belt 110, and the partition plates 210 are spaced along the second direction. The partition plates 210 form a plurality of diversion hoppers 220 suitable for transporting the items to be transported in pairs. When the items on the conveyor belt 110 are transmitted to the position of the diversion hoppers 220, they can be transmitted through the diversion hoppers 220, and the discharge outlet 222 of the diversion hoppers 220 is adapted to the size of the items to be transported, facilitating further straightening of the items.

[0040] Therefore, for the conveying device provided in this application, by arranging a plurality of partition plates 210 of the guiding mechanism 200 on the conveyor belt 110 and connecting the partition plates 210 at intervals along the second direction, a plurality of diversion hoppers 220 are formed between two adjacent partition plates 210, so that the articles to be transported can be transported through the diversion hoppers 220. When the articles to be transported are conveyed to the feed inlet 221 of the diversion hopper 220 via the conveyor belt 110, since the discharge outlet 222 of the diversion hopper 220 is adapted to the size of the articles to be transported, the articles in the diversion hopper 220 can flow out through the discharge outlet 222 of the diversion hopper 220 alone, achieving the effect of diverting and straightening the articles scattered on the conveyor belt 110, and making the articles evenly distributed on the conveyor belt, facilitating subsequent packing operations and improving efficiency.

[0041] Among them, in some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 the partition plate 210 extends obliquely in the direction from the feed inlet 221 towards the discharge outlet 222. At least two diversion hoppers 220 are provided, and the ends of the adjacent partition plates 210 forming the diversion hopper 220 are connected towards the feed inlet 221.

[0042] Specifically, as shown in Figure 2 when the articles on the conveyor belt 110 are transported to the position where the diversion hopper 220 is located, the articles can enter the diversion hopper 220 through the feed inlet 221 for transportation. Since a plurality of diversion hoppers 220 are provided, the articles on the conveyor belt 110 can be firstly diverted and transported. At the same time, the partition plate 210 extends obliquely in the direction from the feed inlet 221 towards the discharge outlet 222, and the size of the discharge outlet 222 is adapted to the size of the articles, so that the articles diverted into the diversion hopper 220 can pass through the discharge outlet 222 singly, further achieving the effect of diverting and straightening the scattered articles. And, as shown in Figure 2 the ends of the adjacent partition plates 210 forming the diversion hopper 220 are connected towards the feed inlet 221, avoiding gaps between adjacent diversion hoppers 220 and preventing articles from flowing out through the gaps, which affects the effect of diversion and straightening.

[0043] Among them, in some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 the guiding mechanism 200 further includes a connecting component 230. Each partition plate 210 is connected by the connecting component 230, and the partition plate 210 rotates relative to the connecting component 230 to adjust the relative sizes of the feed inlet 221 and the discharge outlet 222. With such a setting, it is convenient to flexibly adjust the accommodation size of the diversion hopper 220 according to the capacity of the articles carried on the conveyor belt 110 to achieve the optimal diversion effect. And, since the sizes of the produced articles are different, by manipulating the rotation of the partition plate 210 relative to the connecting component 230 to adjust the relative sizes of the feed inlet 221 and the discharge outlet 222, the articles to be transported can pass through the diversion hopper 220, and the versatility is strong.

[0044] Among them, in some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the connecting component 230 includes a plurality of connecting rods 231 extending in the second direction and a plurality of hinge members 232 mounted on the connecting rods 231. The connecting rods 231 are arranged in parallel along the first direction, and the partition plate 210 is hinged to the hinge members 232.

[0045] Specifically, as Figure 2 As shown, along the first direction, a plurality of connecting rods 231 can be arranged in parallel. The connecting rods 231 extend in the second direction, and the connecting rods 231 are hinged to the partition plate 210 through the hinge members 232. This can not only fix the partition plate 210 to prevent it from tipping over, but also, under the action of the hinge members 232, enable the partition plate 210 to rotate relative to the connecting component 230 to adjust the relative sizes of the feed inlet 221 and the discharge outlet 222, ensuring that items to be transported with different sizes can smoothly pass through the diversion hopper 220 for diversion and sorting.

[0046] Among them, in some embodiments, in combination with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the bottom of the partition plate 210 is attached to the conveying surface of the conveyor belt 110, and there is a gap between the connecting component 230 and the conveying surface.

[0047] It can be understood that attaching the bottom of the partition plate 210 to the conveying surface of the conveyor belt 110 can play a blocking role to prevent items from falling during transportation due to excessive accumulation of items on the conveyor belt 110. And there is a gap between the connecting component 230 and the conveying surface, that is, there is a gap between the connecting rods 231 and the conveying surface, so that items can be smoothly diverted and conveyed into the diversion hopper 220 to avoid the connecting rods 231 blocking the items.

[0048] Among them, in some embodiments, the conveyor belt 110 is a chain plate, and an anti-static member is provided on the chain plate.

[0049] It can be understood that in the prior art, most use conveyor belts to transport items. However, static electricity will be generated when the conveyor belt runs. When there are empty packages among the items, the static electricity will adsorb the empty package films, easily causing product blockage. When the blockage is serious, the conveyor belt will be stuck by the empty package films and unable to run, resulting in idling friction between the driving component and the conveyor belt, and further causing wear of the conveyor belt. In this application, the conveyor belt 110 is set as a chain plate, and an anti-static member is provided on the chain plate. The anti-static member is used to prevent static electricity from being generated when the conveyor belt 110 runs and adsorbing the empty package films, resulting in blockage. And the chain plate-type conveyor belt 110 can be opened and broken at any position, which is convenient for the staff to repair.

[0050] Among them, the anti-static member can be a plastic film, which is attached to the conveyor belt 110 to play an anti-static role. Of course, in other embodiments, the conveyor belt 110 can also be made of plastic material as long as it can avoid generating static electricity during operation.

[0051] Among them, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the conveying mechanism 100 further includes a driving assembly 120 for driving the conveyor belt 110 to rotate in a loop along a first direction. The driving assembly 120 includes a driving shaft 121, a tensioning wheel 122, a driven wheel 123, and a driving motor 124. The conveyor belt 110 is sleeved outside the driving shaft 121 and the driven wheel 123. The driving shaft 121 and the tensioning wheel 122 are arranged alternately on the inner and outer sides of the conveyor belt 110. The output end of the driving motor 124 is connected to the driving shaft 121.

[0052] Specifically, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, the conveyor belt 110 is sleeved outside the driving shaft 121 and the driven wheel 123, and two opposite tensioning wheels 122 are provided, which are arranged out of position with the driving shaft 121 on the outer side of the conveyor belt 110. When the driving motor 124 drives the driving shaft 121 to rotate, it drives the conveyor belt 110 to operate, so that the conveyor belt 110 is tensioned between the driving shaft 121 and the tensioning wheel 122, avoiding the conveyor belt 110 from loosening and falling off. At this time, the conveyor belt 110 can convey items.

[0053] Among them, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, it further includes a support frame 300. The driving motor 124 is arranged on the support frame 300. A conveying frame 400 is installed on the support frame 300. At least two driven wheels 123 are provided, and the driven wheels 123 are arranged at opposite ends of the conveying frame 400 extending along the first direction.

[0054] Specifically, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, the conveying frame 400 is connected to the top of the support frame 300, and the driven wheel 123 is installed on the conveying frame 400. Among them, the driven wheels 123 are arranged at intervals at opposite ends of the conveying frame 400 extending along the first direction. When the driving motor 124 is turned on, it can drive the conveyor belt 110 to operate along the first direction.

[0055] Among them, in some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, the support frame 300 includes a main support pipe 310. An adjustable sleeve 320 is installed on the outer peripheral wall of the main support pipe 310. The sleeve 320 moves along the extension direction of the main support pipe 310 to adjust the relative height of the main support pipe 310.

[0056] Specifically, as shown in Figure 1As shown, the sleeve 320 is sleeved and connected to the outer peripheral wall of the main pipe 310 of the bracket. According to the actual transportation situation, the sleeve 320 can move up and down along the extension direction of the main pipe 310 of the bracket. With such a setting, the conveying device can achieve position adjustment in the vertical direction, improving the adaptability of the conveying device in practical applications.

[0057] It can be understood that when the conveying device receives the item to be transported, the relative height of the main pipe 310 of the bracket can be adjusted to make the conveying frame 400 tilt towards the item direction, so that the item can be smoothly transported onto the conveyor belt 110. During the transportation process of the conveying equipment, the relative height of the main pipe 310 of the bracket can be adjusted again to keep the conveying frame 400 horizontal, avoiding the item from spilling during transportation.

[0058] Among them, the sleeve 320 and the main pipe 310 of the bracket can be connected by forms such as hoop or bolt connection, as long as the sleeve 320 can be firmly connected to the main pipe 310 of the bracket and fixed at a suitable position on the main pipe 310 of the bracket.

[0059] Those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include known common knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are only regarded as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are pointed out by the following claims.

[0060] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the exact structure already described and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present application is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A conveying device, characterized in that, Comprising: A conveying mechanism (100) and a guiding mechanism (200); The conveying mechanism (100) has a conveyor belt (110) that moves in a first direction; The guiding mechanism (200) includes a plurality of partition plates (210). The partition plates (210) are arranged on the conveyor belt (110) and are sequentially spaced along a second direction. The partition plates (210) form a plurality of diversion hoppers (220) suitable for the conveyance of articles to be transported in pairs. The diversion hoppers (220) sequentially have a feed inlet (221) and a discharge outlet (222) along the first direction. The discharge outlet (222) is adapted to the size of the articles to be transported.

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, wherein, The partition plates (210) extend obliquely in the direction from the feed inlet (221) towards the discharge outlet (222). At least two diversion hoppers (220) are provided, and the ends of the adjacent partition plates (210) forming the diversion hoppers (220) are connected towards the feed inlet (221).

3. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism (200) further includes a connecting component (230). Each partition plate (210) is connected by the connecting component (230), and the partition plate (210) rotates relative to the connecting component (230) to adjust the relative sizes of the feed inlet (221) and the discharge outlet (222).

4. The conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting component (230) includes a plurality of connecting rods (231) extending along the second direction and a plurality of hinge members (232) mounted on the connecting rods (231). The connecting rods (231) are arranged in parallel along the first direction, and the partition plates (210) are hinged to the hinge members (232).

5. The conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the partition plate (210) is in contact with the conveying surface of the conveyor belt (110), and there is a spacing between the connecting component (230) and the conveying surface.

6. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (110) is a chain plate, and an anti-static member is provided on the chain plate.

7. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism (100) further includes a driving component (120) that drives the conveyor belt (110) to rotate in a loop along the first direction. The driving component (120) includes a driving shaft (121), a tensioning wheel (122), a driven wheel (123), and a driving motor (124). The conveyor belt (110) is sleeved outside the driving shaft (121) and the driven wheel (123). The driving shaft (121) and the tensioning wheel (122) are arranged alternately on the inner and outer sides of the conveyor belt (110), and the output end of the driving motor (124) is connected to the driving shaft (121).

8. The conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that, It further includes a support frame (300). The driving motor (124) is arranged on the support frame (300). A conveying frame (400) is installed on the support frame (300). At least two driven wheels (123) are provided, and the driven wheels (123) are arranged at opposite ends of the conveying frame (400) extending along the first direction.

9. The conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support frame (300) includes a main support pipe (310), and an adjustable sleeve (320) is installed on the outer peripheral wall of the main support pipe (310). The sleeve (320) moves along the extension direction of the main support pipe (310) to adjust the relative height of the main support pipe (310).

10. A cold drink delivery system, characterized in that, It includes a conveying device according to any one of claims 1-9 and a corresponding bearing device (500) for the conveying device.

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