Force-adjustable meat clamping device

By designing an adjustable-force meat gripper, the problems of limited force and cross-contamination in traditional grippers are solved, achieving efficient gripping and disinfection, and making it suitable for the meat processing industry.

CN223863773UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03YANTAI ANDA METAL PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423242935.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional meat tongs lack sufficient adjustment range, resulting in low tongsing efficiency and the risk of cross-contamination, making them unsuitable for large-scale production.

Method used

An adjustable-force meat clamp was designed. The clamp opening size is controlled by an adjustment device, and an ultraviolet lamp is provided for sterilization and disinfection, so as to achieve stable clamping and disinfection functions.

Benefits of technology

It improves clamping efficiency, reduces the effort required for operation, and effectively prevents the spread of bacteria and parasites, thus improving meat quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a force-adjustable meat clamping device which comprises a bottom frame, rotating joints are movably connected to the two ends of the upper surface of the bottom frame, supporting arms are fixedly connected to the annular surfaces of the rotating joints, a supporting rod is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the bottom frame, and an adjusting device is arranged on the supporting rod. A holding handle is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the supporting rod, a bottom cover is rotatably connected to the lower end of the annular surface of the holding handle, an adjuster is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the bottom frame, and an ultraviolet lamp is movably connected to the upper surface of the adjuster. According to the structure, by arranging the adjusting device and the ultraviolet lamp, the size of the opening of the clamp can be controlled by arranging the adjusting device to clamp meat of different sizes, the size of the current opening can be fixed, a lot of strength can be saved, and the ultraviolet lamp is arranged to sterilize and disinfect the clamp when the clamp is not used, so that the use is convenient. And the meat clamping efficiency and the meat clamping quality are effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of meat clamping device technology, specifically an adjustable force meat clamping device. Background Technology

[0002] Grippers, as important tools, play a vital role in various fields. Their basic function is to grip and pick up items, improving work efficiency. In specific fields such as industrial production, medical surgery, and laboratory research, grippers are indispensable tools. Meanwhile, with continuous technological advancements, gripper designs are becoming increasingly diverse to meet the needs of different scenarios. In meat processing, traditional manual gripping methods are inefficient and cannot meet the demands of large-scale production. The meat processing industry has extremely high requirements for hygiene and safety, and traditional manual gripping methods may pose a risk of cross-contamination.

[0003] Current adjustable-force meat tongs often suffer from limited flexibility, requiring constant force to maintain stability, which is time-consuming and laborious, significantly impacting tongs efficiency. Furthermore, prolonged use can lead to the accumulation of bacteria and parasites, negatively affecting the quality of subsequently tongs. To overcome these shortcomings, there is an urgent need in the market for a new type of adjustable-force meat tong that can fix the force applied by the tongs and allow for sterilization during idle periods. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides an adjustable force meat clamp, which can control the size of the clamp opening to clamp meat of different sizes by setting an adjustment device, and can fix the current opening size after clamping, which can save a lot of effort. Furthermore, by setting an ultraviolet lamp to sterilize and disinfect the clamp when not in use, the efficiency and quality of clamping meat are effectively improved.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, an adjustable-force meat clamp is provided, comprising a base frame, a support rod fixedly connected to the lower surface of the base frame, an adjustment device provided on the support rod, a handle fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support rod, a bottom cover rotatably connected to the lower end of the annular surface of the handle, an adjuster fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base frame, and a UV lamp movably connected to the upper surface of the adjuster. The base frame facilitates connection to other components, the support rod facilitates connection to the base frame, the handle facilitates use of the clamp, the bottom cover facilitates sealing the bottom of the handle, the adjuster facilitates adjustment of the UV lamp's direction, and the UV lamp facilitates sterilization of the clamp.

[0006] According to the adjustable-force meat clamp described above, the upper surface of the base frame is movably connected to both ends with rotary joints. A support arm is fixedly connected to the annular surface of each rotary joint. A clamping joint is movably connected to the other end of each support arm. A clamping arm is fixedly connected to the annular surface of each clamping joint. There are two rotary joints, two support arms, two clamping joints, and two clamping arms. A clamping spring is fixedly connected to the center side surface of each clamping arm. The rotary joints facilitate rotating the support arm; the support arm facilitates adjusting the clamp opening size; the clamping joints facilitate connecting the clamping arm; the clamping arm facilitates setting the clamp; and the clamping spring provides greater elasticity between the clamps.

[0007] According to the adjustable force meat gripper, the adjustment device includes an adjustment block, a connecting plate, an adjustment rod, a connecting rod, an adjustment pull rod, a fixing button, an adjustment plate, and a fixing hole. The adjustment block is slidably connected to the upper end of the annular surface of the support rod. The adjustment block is provided to facilitate the movement of the support arm.

[0008] According to the adjustable-force meat gripper described above, the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the inner annular surface of the adjusting block, and the adjusting rod is movably connected to the left and right side surfaces of the adjusting block. The connecting plate is provided to facilitate the connection of the connecting rod, and the adjusting rod is provided to facilitate the connection between the adjusting block and the support arm.

[0009] According to the adjustable force meat gripper, the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the center side surface of the connecting plate, the adjusting rod is fixedly connected to the front side surface of the connecting rod, and the fixed button is movably connected to the front side surface of the adjusting rod. The connecting rod is designed to facilitate the movement of the adjusting block, and the adjusting rod is designed to facilitate the movement of the connecting rod.

[0010] According to the adjustable force meat gripper described above, the adjusting plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the bottom cover, and multiple fixing holes are provided on the adjusting plate. The adjusting plate is provided to facilitate fixing the position of the pull rod.

[0011] According to the adjustable-force meat gripper, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the gripping arm, and a clamp is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing block. There are two fixing blocks and two clamps. The clamps are provided to facilitate the gripping of meat.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting an adjustment device and an ultraviolet lamp, the size of the clamp opening can be controlled to clamp meat of different sizes. After clamping, the current opening size can be fixed, which can save a lot of effort. Furthermore, by setting an ultraviolet lamp to sterilize and disinfect the clamp when not in use, the efficiency and quality of clamping meat are effectively improved.

[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an adjustable-force meat gripper according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the internal structure of an adjustable-force meat gripper according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of an adjustable-force meat gripper according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping device of an adjustable-force meat clamp according to the present invention.

[0019] Legend:

[0020] 1. Base frame; 2. Rotary joint; 3. Support arm; 4. Clamping joint; 5. Clamping arm; 6. Fixing block; 7. Clamp; 8. Support rod; 9. Adjustment device; 901. Adjusting block; 902. Connecting plate; 903. Adjusting rod; 904. Connecting rod; 905. Adjusting pull rod; 906. Fixing button; 907. Adjusting plate; 908. Fixing hole; 10. Adjuster; 11. Ultraviolet lamp; 12. Handle; 13. Bottom cover; 14. Clamping spring. Detailed Implementation

[0021] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 4This utility model discloses an adjustable-force meat gripper, which includes a base frame 1. The base frame 1 has a support rod 8 fixedly connected to its lower surface, an adjustment device 9 mounted on the support rod 8, a handle 12 fixedly connected to its lower surface, a bottom cover 13 rotatably connected to the lower end of the annular surface of the handle 12, an adjuster 10 fixedly connected to its upper surface, and an ultraviolet lamp 11 movably connected to the upper surface of the adjuster 10. Both the support rod 8 and the handle 12 are hollow. A battery is installed inside the adjuster 10 and connected to the ultraviolet lamp 11 to power the ultraviolet lamp.

[0023] Rotary joints 2 are movably connected to both ends of the upper surface of the base frame 1. Support arms 3 are fixedly connected to the annular surface of the rotary joints 2. Clamping joints 4 are movably connected to the other end of the support arms 3. Clamping arms 5 are fixedly connected to the annular surface of the clamping joints 4. There are two rotary joints 2, two support arms 3, two clamping joints 4 and two clamping arms 5. A clamping spring 14 is fixedly connected to the center side surface of the clamping arm 5. Springs are provided inside the rotary joints 2 and the clamping joints 4 to prevent excessive rotation.

[0024] The adjusting device 9 includes an adjusting block 901, a connecting plate 902, an adjusting rod 903, a connecting rod 904, an adjusting pull rod 905, a fixing button 906, an adjusting plate 907, and fixing holes 908. The adjusting block 901 is slidably connected to the upper end of the annular surface of the support rod 8. The connecting plate 902 is fixedly connected to the inner annular surface of the adjusting block 901. The adjusting rod 903 is movably connected to the left and right sides of the adjusting block 901. The connecting rod 904 is fixedly connected to the center side surface of the connecting plate 902. The adjusting pull rod 905 is fixedly connected to the front side surface of the connecting rod 904. The fixing button 906 is movably connected to the front side surface of the adjusting pull rod 905. The adjusting plate 907 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the bottom cover 13. The fixing holes 908 are provided on the adjusting plate 907. There are multiple fixing holes 908. The fixing button 906 is connected to a fixing rod. Pressing the fixing button 906 can control its movement. The adjusting plate 907 can be replaced by disassembling and assembling the bottom cover 13.

[0025] A fixing block 6 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the clamping arm 5, and a clip 7 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing block 6. There are two fixing blocks 6 and two clips 7. The clips 7 are made of stainless steel, which is healthier and more environmentally friendly.

[0026] Working principle: When using, first hold the handle 12, then push the adjusting lever 905 upwards. The adjusting lever 905 drives the adjusting block 901 to open the support arm 3. After opening to the appropriate size, clamp the meat. After clamping the meat, operate the adjusting lever 905 downwards again until the clamp 7 completely clamps the meat and then stop. Then use the fixing button 906 to press the fixing rod connected to the button into the corresponding fixing hole 908. Then you can process the meat. To release the meat, press the fixing button 906 again to release the fixing rod connected to it. When the clamp is not in use, you can open the adjuster 10 to adjust the direction of the ultraviolet lamp 11. Finally, turn on the ultraviolet lamp 11 to disinfect the clamp 7.

[0027] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable-force meat gripper, comprising a base frame (1), characterized in that, A support rod (8) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the base frame (1). An adjustment device (9) is provided on the support rod (8). A handle (12) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support rod (8). A bottom cover (13) is rotatably connected to the lower end of the annular surface of the handle (12). An adjuster (10) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base frame (1). An ultraviolet lamp (11) is movably connected to the upper surface of the adjuster (10).

2. The adjustable-force meat tongs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the base frame (1) is movably connected to two ends of a rotary joint (2). The annular surface of the rotary joint (2) is fixedly connected to a support arm (3). The other end of the support arm (3) is movably connected to a clamping joint (4). The annular surface of the clamping joint (4) is fixedly connected to a clamping arm (5). There are two rotary joints (2), two support arms (3), two clamping joints (4), and two clamping arms (5). The clamping arm (5) is fixedly connected to a clamping spring (14) on the side surface near the center.

3. The adjustable force meat tongs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment device (9) includes an adjustment block (901), a connecting plate (902), an adjustment rod (903), a connecting rod (904), an adjustment pull rod (905), a fixing button (906), an adjustment plate (907), and a fixing hole (908). The adjustment block (901) is slidably connected to the upper end of the annular surface of the support rod (8).

4. The adjustable-force meat tongs according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting plate (902) is fixedly connected to the inner annular surface of the adjusting block (901), and the adjusting rod (903) is movably connected to the left and right sides of the adjusting block (901).

5. The adjustable-force meat gripper according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting rod (904) is fixedly connected to the center side surface of the connecting plate (902), the adjusting rod (905) is fixedly connected to the front side surface of the connecting rod (904), and the fixed button (906) is movably connected to the front side surface of the adjusting rod (905).

6. The adjustable-force meat gripper according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjusting plate (907) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the bottom cover (13), and the fixing holes (908) are provided on the adjusting plate (907). There are multiple fixing holes (908).

7. The adjustable force meat tongs according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper surface of the gripping arm (5) is fixedly connected to a fixing block (6), and the upper surface of the fixing block (6) is fixedly connected to a clamp (7). There are two fixing blocks (6) and two clamps (7).