Feeding structure of automatic egg frying machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a material distribution structure of an automatic egg frying machine. The material distribution structure comprises a material storage bin, a material supply bracket and a bracket driving part, the storage bin is provided with a hopper part which can accommodate a plurality of poultry eggs; a feeding groove is formed in the bottom wall of the hopper part, and a feeding channel is formed in the feeding groove; a discharging opening is formed in the bottom of the feeding channel; the feeding bracket is movably connected into the feeding groove, an egg storage part is formed on the feeding bracket, an egg inlet is formed in the top of the egg storage part, an egg outlet is formed in the bottom of the egg storage part, and the egg outlet can coincide with the discharging opening; the bracket driving part is in transmission connection with the feeding bracket, the egg storage part is driven by the bracket driving part to move in the feeding channel, the poultry eggs in the hopper part enter the egg storage part from the egg inlet, and when the egg storage part moves to the egg outlet in the bottom to coincide with the discharging outlet, the poultry eggs in the egg storage part fall into a preset position under the action of gravity. And continuous feeding of the poultry eggs is realized in a reciprocating manner. The poultry egg feeding device can prevent poultry eggs from being accumulated and clamped and falling off, and continuous supply of the poultry eggs is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing machinery technology, specifically to the feeding structure of an automatic egg frying machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of food processing technology, automatic egg frying machines have gradually become popular in the catering industry. Automatic egg frying machines can easily make egg dishes such as fried eggs, scrambled eggs, or poached eggs. Simply crack the eggs into the machine, select the cooking mode and time, and the machine will automatically complete the egg frying process. The advantage of automatic egg frying machines is that they can achieve complete automation while avoiding contact between food and human hands. Therefore, they have begun to be used in some school and corporate canteens and large restaurants.

[0003] Ordinary automatic egg frying machines require manual feeding of eggs, while high-end models support automatic feeding. Currently, the feeding structure of automatic egg frying machines is generally equipped with egg storage bins (usually 4-6) that can hold multiple eggs, which are released one by one via a gravity conveyor belt. Although this feeding structure simplifies operation, it also has some drawbacks. Eggs may accumulate in the storage bins and get stuck, causing the machine to run idle. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic egg-feeding machine that can prevent poultry eggs from piling up and getting stuck, thus ensuring a continuous supply of poultry eggs.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure is characterized by including a storage bin, a feeding bracket, and a bracket drive component;

[0007] The storage bin has a hopper section; the hopper section has a side wall and a bottom wall, the bottom wall of the hopper section is provided with a feeding groove, and a feeding channel is formed in the feeding groove; a discharge port is opened at the bottom of the feeding channel;

[0008] The feeding bracket is movably connected to the feeding trough. An egg storage section is formed on the feeding bracket. The egg storage section has an egg inlet at the top and an egg outlet at the bottom. The egg outlet can coincide with the discharge outlet.

[0009] The bracket drive is connected to the feeding bracket. The bracket drive drives the egg storage section to move in the feeding channel, so that the eggs in the hopper section enter the egg storage section from the egg inlet. When the egg storage section moves to the point where the egg outlet at the bottom coincides with the discharge outlet, the eggs in the egg storage section fall into the preset position under the action of gravity through the egg outlet and the discharge outlet.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, the feeding channel is a closed annular path; the feeding bracket is disc-shaped and has a rotating axis, and a plurality of the egg storage sections are arranged in a ring around the rotating axis.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the egg inlet is funnel-shaped on the normal plane of the feeding bracket, the funnel shape having an open opening and a narrow opening, the open opening of the funnel shape facing the hopper section, and the narrow opening of the funnel shape facing the egg storage section.

[0012] The egg inlet is U-shaped on the radial surface of the feeding bracket. The U-shape has a closed side and an open side. The closed side of the U-shape faces the rotation axis, and the open side of the U-shape extends to the edge of the feeding bracket.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, a guide ridge is provided between two adjacent egg storage sections, and a plurality of the guide ridges are radially arranged on one side of the feeding bracket near the hopper section.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, the feeding bracket has a centrifugal guide surface formed on the side near the hopper, and the centrifugal guide surface is inclined along the rotation axis to the edge of the feeding bracket.

[0015] In one optional embodiment, the feeding trough has a sidewall, and a guide plate is obliquely provided on the sidewall of the feeding trough. The guide plate is disposed opposite to the discharge port, and the distance between the guide plate and the feeding bracket is less than the minimum diameter of an egg.

[0016] In one optional embodiment, the bottom wall of the hopper is inclined around the feed trough.

[0017] In one optional embodiment, the bracket drive is fixed to the bottom of the storage bin by a motor frame, the bracket drive has an output shaft, and the output shaft passes through the bottom of the storage bin and is connected to the rotation shaft of the feeding bracket via a bearing seat.

[0018] In one optional embodiment, the discharge port is equipped with a discharge sensor; the discharge sensor is used to monitor whether poultry eggs are passing through the discharge port.

[0019] In one optional embodiment, a main control board is further included, which is electrically connected to the bracket drive component and is signal-connected to the discharge sensor.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] The automatic egg-frying machine of this invention provides sufficient space in the hopper to ensure egg storage capacity and avoid frequent egg replenishment. Power is provided by the bracket drive, which drives the feeding bracket to move the egg storage section within the feeding channel. Eggs from the hopper enter the egg storage section through the inlet. When the egg storage section moves to the point where its bottom outlet aligns with the outlet, the eggs in the storage section, under gravity, pass through the outlet and fall into a preset position. Correspondingly, when the egg storage section moves to the point where its bottom outlet is misaligned with the outlet... When the discharge port closes automatically, the process is repeated to continuously dispense eggs. The automatic egg frying machine of this invention uses a feeding bracket that is movably connected to the bottom of the hopper to continuously contact each egg at the bottom of the hopper, allowing the eggs to enter the egg storage section from the inlet, preventing eggs from piling up and getting stuck, thus avoiding the machine running idle. By using several egg storage sections arranged in a ring on the feeding bracket, eggs can be stored in the egg storage section in advance for later use, improving dispensing efficiency, ensuring a continuous supply of eggs, and the overall structure is simple and easy to maintain. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the automatic egg-frying machine's feeding structure according to Example 1;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the automatic egg-frying machine's feeding structure from another angle, as shown in Example 1.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic egg-frying machine's feeding structure in use, as shown in Example 1.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top view of the automatic egg-frying machine's feeding structure according to Example 1;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of section AA of the automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure in Example 1;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the automatic egg-frying machine's feeding structure according to Example 1;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding bracket of the automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure in Example 1;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material storage bin of the automatic egg-frying machine's feeding structure in Example 1;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a top view of the storage bin of the automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure in Example 1.

[0031] In the diagram: 10. Storage bin; 11. Hopper section; 12. Feeding trough; 121. Guide plate; 13. Discharge port; 20. Feeding bracket; 21. Egg storage section; 211. Egg inlet; 22. Guide ridge; 23. Centrifugal guide surface; 30. Bracket drive component. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, the materials and equipment used in this embodiment are all commercially available. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise precisely specified.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a connection through an intermediary, or a connection within two elements or an interaction between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0036] Example 1:

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1-9 This embodiment provides an automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure, including a storage bin 10, a feeding bracket 20 and a bracket drive 30 installed on the storage bin 10.

[0038] The storage bin 10 of this embodiment has a hopper section 11, which can hold a number of eggs; the hopper section 11 has a side wall and a bottom wall, and the bottom wall of the hopper section 11 is provided with a feeding trough 12, and a feeding channel is formed in the feeding trough 12; the feeding trough 12 has a side wall and a bottom wall, and the bottom wall of the feeding trough 12 is provided with a discharge port 13, which can allow at least one egg to pass through, and the discharge port 13 is connected to the feeding channel.

[0039] The feeding bracket 20 is movably connected to the feeding trough 12. An egg storage section 21 is formed on the feeding bracket 20. The egg storage section 21 can accommodate one egg. The top of the egg storage section 21 has an egg inlet 211 and the bottom has an egg outlet. Both the egg inlet 211 and the egg outlet of the egg storage section 21 can accommodate one poultry egg. The egg outlet can coincide with the discharge port 13.

[0040] The bracket drive component 30 is connected to the feeding bracket 20 in a transmission manner.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the feeding channel is a closed annular path, the feeding trough 12 is a cylindrical trough, and the feeding channel surrounds the inside circumference of the feeding trough 12; correspondingly, the feeding bracket 20 is disc-shaped, and the feeding bracket 20 has a rotating axis at its center, thereby forming a turntable structure, and a plurality of the egg storage parts 21 are arranged in a ring around the rotating axis.

[0042] Based on the above structure, during use, a sufficient amount of eggs are stored in the hopper section 11. The hopper section 11 provides enough space to ensure the egg storage capacity and avoids frequent egg replenishment. The bracket drive component 30 provides power to drive the feeding bracket 20 to rotate around the rotation axis, causing several circumferential egg storage sections 21 to move within the feeding channel. This allows the eggs in the hopper section 11 to enter the egg storage section 21 through the egg inlet 211. When the egg storage section 21 moves to the point where it coincides with the egg outlet at the bottom, the eggs in the egg storage section 21 fall into the preset position under the action of gravity, passing through the egg outlet and the discharge outlet 13. Correspondingly, when the egg storage section 21 moves... When the egg outlet at the bottom is misaligned with the discharge outlet 13, the discharge outlet 13 automatically closes, and this process is repeated to achieve continuous egg feeding. In this embodiment, the automatic egg frying machine feeding structure uses a feeding bracket 20 set at the bottom of the hopper 11 to rotate at a constant speed, continuously contacting each egg at the bottom of the hopper 11, so that the eggs enter the egg storage section 21 from the egg inlet 211, avoiding the eggs from accumulating and getting stuck, which would cause the equipment to run idle. By using a circular array of several egg storage sections 21 on the feeding bracket 20, eggs can be stored in the egg storage section 21 in advance for later use, improving feeding efficiency, ensuring a continuous supply of eggs, and the overall structure is simple and easy to maintain.

[0043] In this embodiment, there are three egg storage sections 21, arranged in a ring around the rotation axis. Feeding can be achieved by rotating the feeding bracket 20 at a constant speed, or by rotating it one division. Taking the three egg storage sections 21 in this embodiment as an example, each 120-degree rotation causes the egg outlet and the discharge outlet 13 to overlap sequentially, thus achieving one feeding cycle. Of course, feeding can also be achieved by setting multiple rings or more egg storage sections 21; those skilled in the art can adjust this according to actual needs.

[0044] Furthermore, the egg inlet 211 is funnel-shaped on the normal surface of the feeding bracket 20, with an open and a narrow opening. The open opening faces the hopper section 11, and the narrow opening faces the egg storage section 21. The egg inlet 211 is U-shaped on the radial surface of the feeding bracket 20, with a closed side and an open side. The closed side of the U-shape faces the rotation axis, and the open side extends to the edge of the feeding bracket 20. This allows the coverage area of ​​the egg inlet 211 to gradually extend towards the top surface of the feeding bracket 20, increasing the contact area with the eggs at the bottom of the hopper section 11, allowing the eggs to fall more effectively into the egg storage section 21.

[0045] A guide ridge 22 is provided between two adjacent egg storage sections 21. The guide ridge 22 can be made of a flexible material, and several guide ridges 22 are radially arranged on one side of the feeding bracket 20 near the hopper section 11. By providing the guide ridge 22 on the top of the feeding bracket 20, the eggs falling into the top of the feeding bracket 20 are diverted and guided, causing the eggs to roll into the egg storage sections 21 on both sides of the guide ridge 22.

[0046] Furthermore, the feeding bracket 20 has a centrifugal guiding surface 23 formed on the side near the hopper section 11. The centrifugal guiding surface 23 is inclined downward along the rotation axis to the edge of the feeding bracket 20. By rotating the feeding bracket 20, in conjunction with the outwardly inclined centrifugal guiding surface 23 and the U-shaped egg inlet 211, the eggs roll circumferentially towards the top of the feeding bracket 20 and enter the egg storage section 21 through the opening side of the U-shaped egg inlet 211.

[0047] In this embodiment, a guide plate 121 is obliquely provided on the side wall of the feeding trough 12. The guide plate 121 is arranged opposite to the discharge port 13, and the distance between the guide plate 121 and the feeding bracket 20 is less than the minimum diameter of an egg. By setting the guide plate 121 to guide the eggs on the upper layer of the discharge port 13, the eggs stacked on the egg storage section 21 are guided to the side, avoiding multiple layers of eggs stacked on the egg storage section 21 from falling into the discharge port 13 at the same time, and preventing failures caused by repeated feeding.

[0048] In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the hopper 11 is inclined around the feed trough 12, so that the eggs in the hopper 11 have the potential energy to roll into the feed trough 12, thus preventing the eggs from being stuck in the hopper 11.

[0049] The bracket drive component 30 in this embodiment includes a servo motor and a reducer. The bracket drive component 30 is fixed to the bottom of the storage bin 10 by a motor frame. The bracket drive component 30 has an output shaft. The output shaft passes through the bottom of the storage bin 10 through a bearing seat and is connected to the rotation shaft of the feeding bracket 20. The bracket drive component 30 provides kinetic energy to drive the feeding bracket 20 to rotate in the storage trough.

[0050] In some other embodiments, the discharge port 13 is provided with a discharge sensor; the discharge sensor may be a photoelectric sensor or a gravity sensor, and the discharge sensor is used to monitor whether poultry eggs are passing through the discharge port 13.

[0051] It also includes a main control board, which is electrically connected to the bracket drive 30 and signal-connected to the discharge sensor. The main control board controls the opening and closing of the bracket drive 30. When the main control board receives a feeding task, it controls the servo motor to provide power to rotate the feeding bracket 20, causing the egg outlet at the bottom of the egg storage section 21 to rotate and coincide with the discharge outlet 13. The eggs in the egg storage section 21 fall into the preset position under the action of gravity. The discharge sensor located at the discharge outlet 13 detects that an egg has passed through and sends an electromagnetic signal to the main control board. After receiving the signal, the main control board controls the servo motor to stop feeding, realizing automatic feeding control.

[0052] The egg in this embodiment is only for the purpose of describing this application and simplifying the description, and should not be construed as a limitation of this application. After adaptive adjustments, the feeding structure of this embodiment can also be adapted to the use of duck eggs, goose eggs, quail eggs, wild bird eggs or other special poultry eggs, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0053] Although certain components and embodiments of this application have been illustrated and described, many modifications and alterations (e.g., variations in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of the various elements, installation arrangement, material use, color, orientation, etc.) will be conceived by those skilled in the art without actually departing from the scope and spirit of the claims.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic egg-frying machine's feeding structure, characterized in that, Includes storage bins, feeding trays, and tray drive components; The storage bin has a hopper section; the hopper section has a side wall and a bottom wall, the bottom wall of the hopper section is provided with a feeding groove, and a feeding channel is formed in the feeding groove; a discharge port is opened at the bottom of the feeding channel; The feeding bracket is movably connected to the feeding trough. An egg storage section is formed on the feeding bracket. The egg storage section has an egg inlet at the top and an egg outlet at the bottom. The egg outlet can coincide with the discharge outlet. The bracket drive is connected to the feeding bracket. The bracket drive drives the egg storage section to move in the feeding channel, so that the eggs in the hopper section enter the egg storage section from the egg inlet. When the egg storage section moves to the point where the egg outlet at the bottom coincides with the discharge outlet, the eggs in the egg storage section fall into the preset position under the action of gravity through the egg outlet and the discharge outlet.

2. The automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding channel is a closed annular path; the feeding bracket is disc-shaped and has a rotating axis, with several egg storage sections arranged in a ring around the rotating axis.

3. The automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The egg inlet is funnel-shaped on the normal surface of the feeding bracket. The funnel shape has an open opening and a narrow opening. The open opening of the funnel shape faces the hopper section, and the narrow opening of the funnel shape faces the egg storage section. The egg inlet is U-shaped on the radial surface of the feeding bracket. The U-shape has a closed side and an open side. The closed side of the U-shape faces the rotation axis, and the open side of the U-shape extends to the edge of the feeding bracket.

4. The automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A guide ridge is provided between two adjacent egg storage sections, and several guide ridges are arranged radially on one side of the feeding bracket near the hopper section.

5. The automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding bracket forms a centrifugal guiding surface on the side near the hopper, and the centrifugal guiding surface is inclined along the rotation axis to the edge of the feeding bracket.

6. The automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding trough has a side wall, and a guide plate is obliquely provided on the side wall of the feeding trough. The guide plate is arranged opposite to the discharge port, and the distance between the guide plate and the feeding bracket is less than the minimum diameter of an egg.

7. The automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the hopper is inclined around the feed trough.

8. The automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket drive is fixed to the bottom of the storage bin by a motor frame. The bracket drive has an output shaft, which passes through the bottom of the storage bin and is connected to the rotating shaft of the feeding bracket via a bearing seat.

9. The automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The discharge port is equipped with a discharge sensor; the discharge sensor is used to monitor whether poultry eggs are passing through the discharge port.

10. The automatic egg-frying machine feeding structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a main control board, which is electrically connected to the bracket drive component and is signal-connected to the discharge sensor.

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