Reciprocating swinging mechanism for scalding live pigs

Abstract

The utility model discloses a reciprocating swinging mechanism for scalding live pigs, relates to the field of meat processing, solves the problem that the workload is large in the existing manual scalding process, and adopts the technical scheme that the swinging mechanism is used for being matched with a scalding pool to achieve scalding of the live pigs; comprising a supporting frame, a driving device, a front rolling shaft, a rear rolling shaft and a swinging assembly. Rolling wheels are arranged at the two ends of the front rolling shaft and the two ends of the rear rolling shaft; the rollers are used for moving on the scalding pool; the front rolling shaft and the rear rolling shaft are arranged on the supporting frame; the supporting frame is further provided with at least two pushing frames. The swinging assembly comprises a swinging arm, a swinging connecting rod, a connecting rod fixing seat and a cross beam; one end of the swing arm is connected with the driving device which drives the swing arm to rotate; the other end of the swing arm is hinged with the swing link; two ends of the swing connecting rod are respectively hinged with the swing arm and the connecting rod fixing seat; the cross beam is fixedly connected with the scalding pool; the connecting rod fixing seat is arranged on the cross beam; and the driving device is arranged on the supporting frame. The purpose of reducing workload is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of meat processing, and more specifically, it relates to a reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding hair off live pigs. Background Technology

[0002] In pig slaughterhouses, the slaughtering and processing of pigs is a highly automated and standardized process, which includes scalding to remove hair. During scalding, pigs are transferred to a scalding tank for further treatment. The scalding tank is a container filled with hot water, typically maintained between 70 and 90 degrees Celsius, to ensure effective hair removal while minimizing adverse effects on the pork. Traditional scalding methods require manually guiding the pigs through the scalding tank. The speed and rhythm of manual guiding are difficult to maintain consistently, resulting in inconsistent control over the pigs' dwell time in the tank. To ensure proper scalding, the pigs also need to be moved back and forth during the guiding process, significantly increasing the workload for workers. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding hair off pigs, which achieves the technical effect of saving labor and reducing workload.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding pig hair, the swing mechanism being used in conjunction with a scalding tank to scald pig hair; comprising a support frame, a drive device, a front roller, a rear roller, and a swing assembly; both ends of the front roller and the rear roller are provided with rollers; the rollers are used to move on the scalding tank; the front roller and the rear roller are mounted on the support frame; at least two pushers are also provided on the support frame; the swing assembly includes a swing arm, a swing connecting rod, a connecting rod fixing seat, and a crossbeam; one end of the swing arm is connected to the drive device, and the drive device drives the swing arm to rotate; the other end of the swing arm is hinged to the swing connecting rod; both ends of the swing connecting rod are respectively hinged to the swing arm and the connecting rod fixing seat; the crossbeam is used to fix the scalding tank; the connecting rod fixing seat is mounted on the crossbeam; the drive device is mounted on the support frame.

[0005] Furthermore, the swing mechanism also includes a roller groove; the roller groove is disposed on the hot water tank; and the roller is disposed in the roller groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the drive device includes a motor and a reducer, the reducer including a second output shaft; the second output shaft is connected to the swing arm.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a pushing component; the pushing component includes a sprocket and a pushing chain; the sprocket includes a first sprocket and a second sprocket; the first sprocket and the second sprocket are connected to the support frame through sprocket bearings; the first sprocket and the second sprocket are connected through the pushing chain; a driving device is used to drive the first sprocket to rotate; the pushing frame is disposed on the pushing chain.

[0008] Furthermore, the pusher includes a frame surface and mounting rods; the frame surface includes a frame and multiple connecting rods disposed within the frame; the frame is connected to the mounting rods; and the mounting rods are connected to the pusher chain.

[0009] Furthermore, the pusher is also equipped with a buffer; the buffer includes a connecting part; the two sides of the connecting part are respectively connected to the support legs, forming a U-shaped structure; the bottoms of the support legs are close to each other; the bottoms of the support legs are connected to the frame.

[0010] Furthermore, it includes a push shaft and two push components; the push shaft includes a first push shaft and a second push shaft, which are respectively connected to the support frame via sprocket bearings; the two ends of the first push shaft are respectively connected to the first sprockets of the two push components; the two ends of the second push shaft are respectively connected to the second sprockets of the two push components; the swing mechanism also includes a transmission component; the reducer also includes a first output shaft; the first output shaft drives the first push shaft to rotate via the transmission component, thereby driving the first sprockets at both ends of the first push shaft to rotate.

[0011] Furthermore, both the first and second sprockets are connected to the support frame via a tensioning assembly; the tensioning assembly includes an upper slide rail, a lower slide rail, a slider seat, and an adjusting screw; the upper and lower slide rails are fixedly connected to the support frame; the upper and lower slide rails are provided with raised slide tracks opposite each other; the slider seat is provided with a concave slide groove that mates with the slide track; the outer ring of the sprocket bearing is connected to the slider; the inner ring of the sprocket bearing is connected to the push shaft; the support frame is provided with a threaded hole; the adjusting screw mates with the threaded hole; the top of the adjusting screw abuts against the slider seat.

[0012] In summary, this invention offers the following advantages: by designing a reciprocating swing mechanism, it enables automatic swinging of pigs in the scalding tank, replacing the traditional method of manually pulling and moving the pigs back and forth. This not only significantly reduces the physical burden on workers but also lowers workload and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the effect of using the example.

[0014] Figure 2 , Figure 3 These are schematic diagrams of the swing mechanism at different angles in the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tensioning component.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment components.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher frame.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the drive unit.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Hot water tank; 2. Pusher frame; 21. Frame; 22. Connecting rod; 23. Mounting rod; 24. Buffer; 241. Support leg; 242. Connecting part; 3. Pushing mechanism; 31. First sprocket; 32. Second sprocket; 33. Pushing chain; 331. Mounting side plate; 341. First push shaft; 342. Second push shaft; 35. Driven wheel; 361. Adjusting seat; 362. Tensioning wheel; 36 3. Fixed groove; 37. Tensioning assembly; 371. Upper slide rail; 372. Lower slide rail; 373. Adjusting screw; 374. Slider seat; 375. Positioning plate; 38. Drive wheel; 4. Swing mechanism; 41. Front roller; 42. Rear roller; 43. Roller; 44. Swing arm; 45. Swing linkage; 46. Linkage fixing seat; 47. Crossbeam; 48. Roller groove; 5. Support frame; 51. Motor; 52. Reducer. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly or indirectly attached to that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other component. This "connection" is not limited to a fixed connection or a movable connection; the specific connection method should be determined based on the specific technical problem to be solved.

[0022] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0024] Example:

[0025] A reciprocating swing mechanism 4 for scalding pig hair is provided. The swing mechanism 4 is used in conjunction with a scalding tank 1 to scald the pig hair. The scalding tank 1 is trough-shaped and includes an inlet end and an outlet end. Hot water is contained in the scalding tank 1. Under the action of external force, the pig moves from the inlet end to the outlet end to complete the scalding of the pig hair, which facilitates the next step of removing the pig hair. The swing mechanism 4 includes a support frame 5, a drive device, a front roller 41, a rear roller 42, and a swing assembly. Both ends of the front roller 41 and the rear roller 42 are equipped with rollers 43. The rollers 43 are used to move on the hot water tank 1. The front roller 41 and the rear roller 42 are mounted on the support frame 5. At least two pusher frames 2 are also mounted on the support frame 5. The swing assembly includes a swing arm 44, a swing connecting rod 45, a connecting rod fixing seat 46, and a crossbeam 47. One end of the swing arm 44 is connected to the drive device, which drives the swing arm 44 to rotate. The other end of the swing arm 44 is hinged to the swing connecting rod 45. Both ends of the swing connecting rod 45 are hinged to the swing arm 44 and the connecting rod fixing seat 46, respectively. The crossbeam 47 is fixedly connected to the hot water tank 1. The connecting rod fixing seat 46 is mounted on the crossbeam 47. The drive device is mounted on the support frame 5. The drive device drives the swing arm 44 to perform circular motion, causing the support frame 5 to reciprocate above the hot water tank 1. The pigs sway back and forth between two pusher frames 2, creating flow between the water and the pigs, which allows for better scalding of the pig hair. This achieves automatic swaying of the pigs in the scalding tank 1, replacing the traditional process of manually pulling the pigs back and forth. The drive device includes a motor 51 and a reducer 52. The motor is connected to the input shaft of the reducer, which includes a first output shaft and a second output shaft; the second output shaft is connected to the swing arm 44.

[0026] Preferably, the swing mechanism 4 further includes a roller 43 groove; the roller 43 groove is disposed on the hot water tank 1; the roller 43 is disposed within the roller 43 groove. This design prevents derailment during the swinging process, increasing safety.

[0027] In one possible embodiment, a pushing component is also included; the pushing component includes a sprocket and a pushing chain 33; the sprocket includes a first sprocket 31 and a second sprocket 32; the first sprocket 31 and the second sprocket 32 ​​are connected to the support frame 5 via sprocket bearings; the first sprocket 31 and the second sprocket 32 ​​are connected via the pushing chain 33; the driving device is also used to drive the first sprocket 31 to rotate; the pushing frame 2 is disposed on the pushing chain 33. After the driving device is started, the first sprocket 31, in conjunction with the second sprocket 32, drives the pushing chain 33 to move cyclically on the support frame 5. This causes the pushing frame 2 to move cyclically on the support frame 5. The first sprocket 31 is located at the inlet end of the scalding tank 1, and the second sprocket 32 ​​is located at the outlet end of the scalding tank 1; when the pushing frame 2 moves into the interior of the scalding tank 1, part of the pushing frame 2 is submerged in the hot water, and moves from the inlet end to the outlet end under the drive of the pushing chain. After the pig enters the scalding tank 1, it slides down the slope between the two pushing frames 2. The pusher 2 propels the pig forward along a predetermined path within the scalding tank 1 until the scalding process is complete. The entire process achieves automatic and continuous movement of the pig within the scalding tank 1. Because the speed of the pusher 2 is constant, the pig's residence time in the scalding tank 1 is consistent, resulting in a consistent scalding effect. Simultaneously, this device significantly improves the production efficiency of scalding and hair removal, reduces manual intervention, and lowers labor intensity.

[0028] In one possible embodiment, the pusher 2 includes a frame and mounting rods 23; the frame includes a frame 21 and multiple connecting rods 22 disposed within the frame 21; the frame 21 is connected to the mounting rods 23; the mounting rods 23 are connected to the pusher chain 33. The design of the frame 21 and connecting rods 22 reduces the resistance of the pusher 2 moving in hot water.

[0029] Preferably, the pusher frame 2 is further provided with a buffer 24; the buffer 24 includes a connecting part 242; the connecting part 242 is connected to two support legs 241 on both sides, forming a U-shaped structure; the bottoms of the support legs 241 are close to each other; the bottoms of the support legs 241 are connected to the frame 21. During the process of pushing the pig in the scalding tank 1, the buffer 24 can play a buffering role, reducing the force between the pusher frame 2 and the pusher chain 33, and avoiding damage to the pusher frame 2. The buffer 24, together with the swing mechanism 4 and the pusher mechanism 3, can turn the pig to a certain extent, making its scalding more even.

[0030] Preferably, the swing mechanism 4 further includes a push shaft and two push components; the push shaft includes a first push shaft 341 and a second push shaft 342, which are respectively connected to the support frame 5 via sprocket bearings; the first push shaft 341 is connected to the first sprockets 31 of the two push components at both ends; the second push shaft 342 is connected to the second sprockets 32 of the two push components at both ends; the swing mechanism 4 further includes a transmission component; the reducer further includes a first output shaft; the first output shaft drives the first push shaft 341 to rotate via the transmission component, thereby driving the first sprockets 31 at both ends of the first push shaft 341 to rotate, thus enabling the two push components to move synchronously in a cyclic manner. Each push frame 2 is connected to the push chain 33 of the two push components, so that the force on the push frame 2 is more balanced during the movement. Optionally, the push chain 33 includes multiple mounting links; each mounting link includes a mounting side plate; the mounting rod 23 is connected to the mounting side plate 331; the mounting links are evenly distributed on the push chain 33.

[0031] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a driving wheel 38, a driven wheel 35, and a drive chain; the driving wheel 38 is mounted on the first output shaft; the driven wheel 35 is mounted on the first push shaft 341; the driving wheel 38 and the driven wheel 35 are sprockets driven by a drive chain. Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a driving wheel 38 and a driven wheel 35, both of which are gears that mesh with each other for transmission. Optionally, the driving wheel 38 and the driven wheel 35 are pulleys driven by a belt or synchronous belt.

[0032] Preferably, the transmission assembly further includes an adjustment component; the adjustment component includes an adjustment seat 361, on which a tensioning wheel 362 is provided; the adjustment seat 361 is also provided with two fixing grooves 363; the fixing grooves 363 are strip-shaped; the support frame 5 is also provided with mounting holes corresponding to the fixing grooves 363; the mounting holes and fixing grooves 363 are connected by mounting bolts; the tensioning wheel 362 cooperates with the drive chain. The strip-shaped fixing grooves 363 can adjust the position of the seat 361 on the support frame 5, change the positional relationship between the tensioning wheel 362 and the drive chain, thereby making the drive chain in a tensioned or slack state, which is convenient for replacement.

[0033] Preferably, both the first sprocket 31 and the second sprocket 32 ​​are connected to the support frame 5 via a tensioning assembly 37. The tensioning assembly 37 includes an upper slide rail 371, a lower slide rail 372, a slider seat 374, and an adjusting screw 373. The upper slide rail 371 and the lower slide rail 372 are fixedly connected to the support frame 5. The upper slide rail 371 and the lower slide rail 372 are provided with raised slide tracks opposite each other. The slider seat 374 is provided with a concave slide groove that mates with the slide track. The outer ring of the sprocket bearing is connected to the slider. The inner ring of the sprocket bearing is connected to the push shaft. The support frame 5 is provided with a threaded hole. The adjusting screw 373 mates with the threaded hole. The top of the adjusting screw 373 abuts against the slider seat 374. In use, the slider seat 374 is placed between the upper slide rail 371 and the lower slide rail 372, with the slide track and slide groove mate. The adjusting screw 373 is located inside the push chain 33. When adjusting the adjusting screw 373, its top abuts against the slider seat 374, thus fixing the position of the slider seat 374 in conjunction with the push chain 33. During maintenance, adjusting the adjusting screw 373 away from the slider seat 374 allows the push chain 33 to change from a tensioned state to a slack state, facilitating replacement of the push chain 33. Proper tension adjustment can reduce wear between the chain and sprocket, extend the service life of the equipment, and reduce the failure rate. Preferably, the tensioning assembly 37 also includes a positioning plate 375, which connects the upper slide rail 371 and the lower slide rail 372. The positioning plate 375 has a positioning hole; the adjusting screw 373 passes through the positioning hole and abuts against the slider seat 374. The positioning hole can fix the force direction of the adjusting screw 373, better securing the slider seat 374.

[0034] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A reciprocating oscillating mechanism for scalding hair from pigs, characterized in that: The swing mechanism is used in conjunction with the scalding tank to scald the pigs; it includes a support frame, a drive device, a front roller, a rear roller, and a swing assembly; both ends of the front roller and the rear roller are provided with rollers; the rollers are used to move on the scalding tank; the front roller and the rear roller are mounted on the support frame; the support frame is also provided with at least two push frames; the push frames are used to push the pigs in a reciprocating swinging motion. The swing assembly includes a swing arm, a swing linkage, a linkage fixing seat, and a crossbeam; one end of the swing arm is connected to a drive device, which drives the swing arm to rotate; the other end of the swing arm is hinged to the swing linkage; both ends of the swing linkage are hinged to the swing arm and the linkage fixing seat, respectively; the crossbeam is used for fixed connection with the hot water tank; the linkage fixing seat is set on the crossbeam; the drive device is set on the support frame.

2. The reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding pig hair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swing mechanism also includes a roller groove; the roller groove is disposed on the hot water tank; and the roller is disposed in the roller groove.

3. The reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding pig hair according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive device includes a motor and a reducer, and the reducer includes a second output shaft; the second output shaft is connected to the swing arm.

4. A reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding hair in pigs according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a pusher component; the pusher component includes a sprocket and a pusher chain; the sprocket includes a first sprocket and a second sprocket; The first sprocket and the second sprocket are connected to the support frame via sprocket bearings; the first sprocket and the second sprocket are connected via a push chain; the drive device is used to drive the first sprocket to rotate; the push frame is mounted on the push chain.

5. A reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding hair in pigs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pusher includes a frame and mounting rods; the frame includes a frame and multiple connecting rods arranged within the frame; the frame is connected to the mounting rods; the mounting rods are connected to the pusher chain.

6. A reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding hair in pigs according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pusher is also equipped with a buffer; the buffer includes a connecting part; the two sides of the connecting part are respectively connected to the support legs, forming a U-shaped structure; the bottoms of the support legs are close to each other; the bottoms of the support legs are connected to the frame.

7. A reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding hair in pigs according to claim 6, characterized in that: It includes a push shaft and two push components; the push shaft includes a first push shaft and a second push shaft, which are respectively connected to a support frame via sprocket bearings; the first push shaft is connected to the first sprockets of the two push components at both ends; the second push shaft is connected to the second sprockets of the two push components at both ends. The swing mechanism further includes a transmission assembly; the reducer further includes a first output shaft; the first output shaft drives the first push shaft to rotate through the transmission assembly, thereby driving the first sprockets at both ends of the first push shaft to rotate.

8. A reciprocating swing mechanism for scalding pig hair according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both the first and second sprockets are connected to the support frame via a tensioning assembly. The tensioning assembly includes an upper slide rail, a lower slide rail, a slider seat, and an adjusting screw. The upper and lower slide rails are fixedly connected to the support frame. The upper and lower slide rails are provided with raised slide tracks opposite each other. The slider seat is provided with a concave slide groove that mates with the slide track. The outer ring of the sprocket bearing is connected to the slider. The inner ring of the sprocket bearing is connected to the push shaft. The support frame is provided with a threaded hole. The adjusting screw mates with the threaded hole. The top of the adjusting screw abuts against the slider seat.

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