Conveying device applied to slaughter line

Abstract

The utility model relates to a conveying device, and provides the conveying device applied to the slaughter line, which comprises a hanging bracket, hanging feet, a track, a guide groove, a conveying chain and the like, a plurality of lifting feet are arranged on the upper portion of the lifting frame, the lifting frame is installed at the high altitude through the lifting feet, a track is arranged on the lower portion of the lifting frame, a guide groove is formed in the track and arranged along a track laying path, and a conveying chain is arranged in the guide groove of the track. The hanging tool fixedly connected with the conveying chain is arranged, the hanging rope is supported through the flexible damping rod, instability caused by swinging of livestock is effectively reduced, the flexible damping rod provides certain flexibility to adapt to dynamic changes under different conveying conditions, the good damping performance is achieved, and the livestock conveying device is suitable for being used for conveying livestock. The impact force can be absorbed during starting, stopping or speed changing, rigid collision between the chain and the hanging tool is effectively prevented, the stability and safety of a system are further enhanced, it is ensured that the transportation process is stable and reliable, and the production efficiency and operation safety are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a conveying device, and more particularly to a conveying device applied to a slaughtering line. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern slaughtering industry, conveyor systems are an indispensable key piece of equipment in slaughter lines, used to efficiently and safely transport livestock and processed meat products.

[0003] Traditional conveyor systems typically employ chain or belt conveyors, relying on internal mechanical chains or conveyor belts for power transport. Hangers are used for suspended transport, and for ease of adjustment and cost management, chains are usually used to connect the hangers and hooks. However, chain connections, being flexible, are prone to swaying under external forces. This swaying can persist for a period, causing livestock to swing violently and move unsteadily during transport. This not only increases operational difficulty but also causes adverse effects at relevant workstations, such as blood splattering due to the swaying. Furthermore, traditional conveyor systems lack intelligent control, failing to adjust speed and position in real time according to actual conditions, resulting in low production efficiency and posing a potential threat to worker safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of traditional conveyor systems, which use chains and other components for flexible connections between the conveyor line and the hoisting device, making them prone to swaying under external forces, and causing livestock to swing violently and move unsteadily during transport, increasing operational difficulty and causing adverse effects at relevant workstations, such as blood splattering due to the swaying; furthermore, traditional conveyor devices lack intelligent control and cannot adjust speed and position in real time according to actual conditions, resulting in low production efficiency and posing a potential threat to worker safety. The purpose of this utility model is to provide a conveyor device for slaughter lines to solve one of the above problems.

[0005] The technical implementation scheme of this utility model is as follows: A conveying device applied to a slaughtering line includes a hanger, hanging feet, a track, a guide groove, a conveyor chain, hanging rods, hanging fixtures, hanging cables, a mounting plate, a flexible damping rod, and a sleeve rod. The upper part of the hanger is provided with multiple hanging feet, which suspend the hanger at a high altitude. The lower part of the hanger is provided with a track, inside which is a guide groove arranged along the track's layout path. A conveyor chain is installed inside the guide groove of the track. An opening is provided on one side of the track along the layout path. A power drive component is connected to the conveyor chain, which drives the conveyor chain along the track. The conveyor chain has intermittently arranged hanging connection points. Each hanging connection point is connected to a hanging rod. One end of the hanging rod passes through an opening on the track from inside the guide groove to outside the track. Each hanging rod is fixedly connected to a hanger. The lower part of the hanger is provided with no less than two hanging cables. The hanging cables are perpendicular to each other with the ground. The lower ends of the hanging cables are connected to an installation plate. The middle of the outer side of each hanging cable is provided with a sleeve. The installation plate is used to install hooks. The lower part of the hanger is vertically provided with flexible damping rods. The number of flexible damping rods is the same as the number of hanging cables. Each flexible damping rod is connected to a sleeve through a connector.

[0006] More preferably, it also includes a guide rail and a slide plate. The guide rail is provided on the track, and the slide plate is slidably provided on the guide rail. The number of slide plates is the same as the number of hanging rods. Each slide plate is fixedly connected to a hanging rod. The conveyor chain drives the hanging rod to move, thereby driving the slide plate to slide on the guide rail.

[0007] More preferably, it also includes a guard plate, with an inspection port on the track, and a guard plate installed at the inspection port to cover the inspection port.

[0008] More preferably, it also includes a detector, which is installed on the track and has its detection module facing the transmission path of the hanger.

[0009] More preferably, the opening on the track is not oriented downwards, but rather inclined or horizontally at a predetermined angle. This invention effectively reduces instability caused by livestock swaying by setting up hangers fixedly connected to the conveyor chain and using flexible damping rods to support the hangers. The flexible damping rods not only provide flexibility to adapt to dynamic changes under different transportation conditions, but also have excellent shock absorption performance, absorbing impact forces during start-up, stopping, or speed changes, further enhancing the stability and safety of the system. Furthermore, the design of the flexible damping rods can effectively prevent rigid collisions between the chain and the hangers, extending the equipment's service life and ensuring a smooth and reliable transportation process, improving production efficiency and operational safety.

[0010] This invention, by equipping sensors and an automated control system, can monitor the condition of livestock in real time and automatically adjust the conveying speed and position of the conveyor chain accordingly, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0011] This invention, by setting the opening direction on the track at a predetermined angle or horizontally to avoid downward openings, can effectively prevent conveyor chain lubricant, loose parts or other devices from accidentally falling into the workstations through which the conveyor line passes during transportation, thereby reducing the risk of contamination, improving the safety and cleanliness of the working environment, and ensuring the stable operation of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the hanger and hanger feet of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the hanging component of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the track of this utility model.

[0016] The meanings of the labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Hanger, 2. Hanging foot, 3. Track, 30. Guide groove, 31. Guard plate, 310. Inspection port, 4. Conveyor chain, 41. Hanging rod, 42. Hanging fixture, 43. Hanging cable, 44. Mounting plate, 45. Flexible damping rod, 46. Sleeve rod, 5. Guide rail, 51. Slide plate, 6. Detector. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The above-described solution will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. The implementation conditions used in the embodiments may be further adjusted according to the conditions of specific manufacturers, and the implementation conditions not specified are generally those in routine experiments.

[0018] Example 1: As Figure 1-4 As shown, it includes a hanger 1, hanging feet 2, track 3, guide groove 30, conveyor chain 4, hanging rod 41, hanging fixture 42, hanging cable 43, mounting plate 44, flexible damping rod 45, and sleeve rod 46. The upper part of the hanger 1 is provided with multiple hanging feet 2, which firmly suspend the hanger 1 at a high position, providing reliable support for the conveying device, reducing the floor space occupied during equipment installation, and preventing the system from shaking due to ground vibration or other external factors to a certain extent, thereby ensuring the safety of the transportation process.

[0019] The lower part of the hanger 1 is equipped with a track 3, and the track 3 has a guide groove 30 inside. The guide groove 30 is equipped with a conveyor chain 4, which is arranged along the path of the track 3. This allows the conveyor chain 4 to run smoothly along the predetermined track, avoiding conveying failures caused by path deviations. The inside of the guide groove 30 is smooth and flat, reducing friction and wear during operation, ensuring the smooth flow of the conveyor chain 4 within the track, and improving the reliability and service life of the system.

[0020] A power drive unit is connected to the conveyor chain 4, which drives the conveyor chain 4 to rotate within the track 3, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the transportation process. The conveyor chain 4 has spaced hanging connection points, each connected to a hanging rod 41. An opening is provided on one side of the track 3 along the layout path. One end of the hanging rod 41 passes through the opening in the track 3, extending from inside the guide groove 30 to the outside of the track 3. This design not only ensures the stability of the hanging rod 41 but also facilitates the installation and removal of the hanging fixture 42, simplifying the operation process and improving work efficiency.

[0021] Each hanging rod 41 is fixedly connected to a hanging device 42. Each hanging device 42 has at least two hanging cables 43 at its lower part, which are perpendicular to the ground. An installation plate 44 is connected between the lower ends of the hanging cables 43 for mounting hooks, allowing livestock to be safely hung on the conveyor line. Each hanging cable 43 has a sleeve 46 on its outer middle section, positioned at the midpoint of the hanging cable 43. A flexible damping rod 45 is vertically mounted at the lower part of the hanging device 42, with the number of flexible damping rods 45 matching the number of hanging cables 43. Each flexible damping rod 45 is connected to a sleeve 46 via a connector. The flexible damping rod 45 not only provides flexibility to adapt to dynamic changes under different transportation conditions but also possesses excellent shock absorption performance, absorbing impact forces during start-up, stopping, or speed changes, effectively reducing instability caused by livestock swaying. Furthermore, the design of the flexible damping rod 45 effectively prevents rigid collisions between the chain and the hanging device, extending the equipment's service life and ensuring a smooth and reliable transportation process, thereby improving production efficiency and operational safety.

[0022] It is important to note that, for example Figure 4 As shown, the opening on track 3 is not oriented downwards, but is set at a predetermined angle or horizontally. The purpose of this design is to effectively prevent lubricant, loose parts or other devices on the conveyor chain 4 from accidentally falling into the workstations through which the conveyor line passes during transportation, thereby reducing the risk of contamination, improving the safety and cleanliness of the working environment, and ensuring the stable operation of the production line.

[0023] The operation process of the slaughter line conveyor is as follows: First, the hanger 1 and track 3 are securely installed at a high altitude using the sling 2, ensuring that the track 3 and its internal guide groove 30 are correctly positioned. Next, the power drive is activated, causing the conveyor chain 4 to begin rotating within the guide groove 30 of the track 3. Then, the livestock are suspended from the mounting plate 44 via hooks. At this time, the hanging cable 43 vertically suspends the livestock, and the flexible damping rod 45, in conjunction with the sleeve rod 46, provides shock absorption and stability. As the conveyor chain 4 rotates, the hanging rod 41 and the hanging device 42 carry the suspended livestock smoothly along the path set by the track 3 until they reach the next processing stage of the slaughter line. Throughout the conveying process, the flexible damping rod 45 effectively absorbs the impact force during start-up, stopping, or speed changes, ensuring smooth and reliable transportation.

[0024] Example 2: Based on Example 1, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the slaughter line conveyor also cleverly incorporates the design of guide rail 5 and slide plate 51 to further optimize its structure and performance. Specifically, guide rail 5 is installed on track 3. This guide rail is closely connected to track 3 and follows the same path, providing a stable and precise path for the sliding plate 51.

[0025] Slide plates 51 are slidably mounted on the guide rail 5. The number of slide plates 51 corresponds one-to-one with the hanging rods 41. Each slide plate 51 is fixedly connected to a hanging rod 41 through a sturdy connection, ensuring that each hanging rod 41 can be effectively supported. This not only enhances the stability of the hanging rod 41, but also allows the slide plate 51 to slide smoothly on the guide rail 5 as the hanging rod 41 moves.

[0026] Specifically, when the conveyor chain 4 starts and moves the hanging rod 41, the slide plate 51, which is fixedly connected to it, also slides on the guide rail 5. During this process, the slide plate 51 not only provides additional support for the hanging rod 41 but also effectively distributes the force between the hanging rod 41 and the conveyor chain 4. This force-distribution design greatly reduces the load on the conveyor chain 4, extends its service life, and ensures the stability and reliability of the entire conveying device. By supporting the hanging rod 41 with the slide plate 51, the conveying device not only improves the stability of the hanging rod 41 but also makes the livestock more stable during suspension and transport, reducing instability caused by swaying. At the same time, the sliding cooperation between the slide plate 51 and the guide rail 5 ensures a smooth and continuous conveying process, providing a strong guarantee for the efficient operation of the slaughter line. This design not only improves the performance of the conveying device but also further enhances its ability to adapt to different transportation conditions, laying a solid foundation for the automation and modernization of the slaughtering industry.

[0027] In addition, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the slaughter line conveyor device is further equipped with a protective plate 31 as an important component to comprehensively improve its maintenance convenience and safety. Specifically, an inspection port 310 is specially opened on the track 3 to allow for necessary maintenance, inspection or replacement of the conveyor chain 4.

[0028] A protective plate 31 is carefully installed at the inspection port 310. This protective plate is not only of a suitable size, which can completely cover the inspection port 310, but it is also tightly connected to the track 3 in a detachable manner. This detachable design allows the staff to easily open the protective plate 31 when needed, quickly access the conveyor chain 4, and perform necessary maintenance work. After the maintenance work is completed, the protective plate 31 can be easily reinstalled back into place to ensure that the inspection port 310 is tightly covered, preventing external debris or deviation of the conveyor chain 4, thereby effectively ensuring the safe operation of the conveying device.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment: such as Figure 2 As shown, a detector 6 is also installed on track 3. The detection module of detector 6 faces the transmission path side of the hanger 42 to monitor the running status of hanger 42 in real time. Detector 6 is connected to the power drive component. When an abnormality is detected (such as hanger 42 deviating from the track, abnormal weight of livestock, etc.), detector 6 can send a signal to the power drive component of conveyor chain 4 in a timely manner to stop or adjust the conveyor chain 4, ensuring the safety and reliability of the system operation. This design not only improves the automation level of the system, but also effectively prevents potential safety hazards and improves the overall safety and efficiency of operation.

[0030] It should be understood that the above description is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that variations of the present invention will be included within the scope of the claims herein.

Claims

1. A conveying device for use in a slaughter line, comprising a hanger (1) and lifting feet (2); the upper part of the hanger (1) is provided with multiple lifting feet (2), and the hanger (1) is suspended and installed at a high altitude by means of the lifting feet (2); Its characteristics are: It also includes a track (3), a guide groove (30), a conveyor chain (4), a hanging rod (41), a hanger (42), a hanging cable (43), a mounting plate (44), a flexible damping rod (45), and a sleeve rod (46). The upper part of the hanger (1) is provided with multiple hanging feet (2), which are used to install the hanger (1) at a high altitude. The lower part of the hanger (1) is provided with a track (3), and the inside of the track (3) is provided with a guide groove (30). The guide groove (30) is set along the layout path of the track (3). The inside of the guide groove (30) of the track (3) is provided with a conveyor chain (4). An opening is provided on one side of the track (3) along the layout path. A power drive component is connected to the conveyor chain (4), which drives the conveyor chain (4) to rotate in the track (3). Hangers are set at intervals on the conveyor chain (4). At each connection point of the conveyor chain (4), there is a hanging rod (41). One end of the hanging rod (41) passes through the opening on the track (3) from inside the guide groove (30) to outside the track (3). Each hanging rod (41) is fixedly connected to a hanger (42). The lower part of the hanger (42) is provided with no less than two hanging cables (43). The hanging cables (43) are perpendicular to each other with the ground. The lower ends of the hanging cables (43) are connected to an installation plate (44). The middle part of the outer side of the hanging cables (43) is provided with a sleeve rod (46). The installation plate (44) is used to install hooks. The lower part of the hanger (42) is vertically provided with a flexible damping rod (45). The number of flexible damping rods (45) is the same as the number of hanging cables (43). Each flexible damping rod (45) is connected to a sleeve rod (46) through a connector.

2. A conveying device applied to a slaughter line according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a guide rail (5) and a slide plate (51). The guide rail (5) is provided on the track (3), and the slide plate (51) is slidably provided on the guide rail (5). The number of slide plates (51) is the same as the number of hanging rods (41). Each slide plate (51) is fixedly connected to a hanging rod (41). The conveyor chain (4) drives the hanging rod (41) to move, thereby driving the slide plate (51) to slide on the guide rail (5).

3. A conveying device applied to a slaughter line according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a guard plate (31), and an inspection port (310) is opened on the track (3). The inspection port (310) is equipped with a guard plate (31) and the inspection port (310) is covered by the guard plate (31).

4. A conveying device for use in a slaughtering line according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a detector (6), which is installed on the track (3), with the detection module of the detector (6) facing the transmission path side of the hanger (42).

5. A conveying device for use in a slaughtering line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The opening on the track (3) is not oriented downwards, but is tilted or set horizontally at a predetermined angle.

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