Network chain conveying assembly and poultry catching and transporting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of poultry catching and transporting devices, in particular to a network chain conveying assembly and a poultry catching and transporting device.The network chain conveying assembly comprises a pair of supporting rods which are oppositely arranged in the first direction; the driving shaft is rotationally arranged at one end between the pair of supporting rods; the driven shaft is rotationally arranged at the other end between the pair of supporting rods; the network chain is annular and is wound on the peripheries of the driving shaft and the driven shaft; a plurality of gaps are formed in the network chain in the second direction; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; the gears are arranged on the driving shaft; at least one gear penetrates through the gap in the second direction, and along with rotation of the driving shaft, the gear can continuously act on the network chain conveying assembly so as to drive the network chain conveying assembly to rotate. According to the net chain conveying assembly and the poultry catching and transporting device, the gear can continuously act on the net chain to drive the net chain to rotate by facing the rotation of the driving shaft, and the net chain can be prevented from deviating.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of poultry catching and transportation devices, and in particular provides a net chain conveyor component and a poultry catching device. Background Technology

[0002] A poultry trap is a device specifically designed to catch poultry. It can catch poultry conveniently, efficiently, and safely, and is commonly used in poultry farming, transportation, and slaughtering.

[0003] In the existing technology, poultry catching and transportation devices all use rubber conveyor belts to transport poultry. Rubber conveyor belts usually require at least two rollers to work together, one roller provides power and the other roller is driven. However, roller drive requires pre-tension, which results in a short service life of rubber conveyor belts, requiring frequent replacement, and rubber conveyor belts with roller drive are prone to deviation. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a mesh conveyor assembly and a poultry catching and transport device, which solves the problem of rubber conveyor belts easily running off-center in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a wire mesh conveyor assembly for poultry capture and transportation devices, comprising:

[0007] A pair of support rods are arranged opposite each other along a first direction;

[0008] The drive shaft is rotatably disposed at one end between the pair of support rods;

[0009] Driven shaft, rotatably disposed at the other end between the pair of support rods;

[0010] A mesh chain, in the form of a loop, is wound around the outside of the driving shaft and the driven shaft; the mesh chain has multiple gaps along a second direction; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction;

[0011] Multiple gears are disposed on the drive shaft; at least one of the gears passes through the gap along the second direction, and as the drive shaft rotates, the gear can continuously act on the mesh chain conveyor assembly to drive the mesh chain conveyor assembly to rotate.

[0012] According to the present invention, a mesh conveyor assembly is provided, wherein the gears include nylon gears and the mesh chain includes a stainless steel mesh chain.

[0013] According to the present invention, a mesh conveyor assembly is provided, wherein the driven shaft is provided with a polytetrafluoroethylene bushing on its outer periphery.

[0014] According to the present invention, a mesh conveyor assembly is provided in which the gear is keyed to the drive shaft.

[0015] According to the present invention, a mesh conveyor assembly is provided in which each of the gaps contains one and only one gear.

[0016] According to the present invention, a mesh conveyor assembly includes a mesh structure formed by multiple horizontal ribs and multiple vertical ribs, and the intersections of the horizontal ribs and the vertical ribs are fixed by retaining rings; gaps are formed between adjacent horizontal ribs and between adjacent vertical ribs.

[0017] According to the present invention, a mesh conveyor assembly includes two arc-shaped steel segments. At the intersection of a horizontal rib and a vertical rib, one of the vertical rib and the horizontal rib is connected to both ends of the two arc-shaped steel segments, and the other is located within the space enclosed by the two arc-shaped steel segments.

[0018] According to the present invention, in a mesh conveyor assembly, the arc-shaped steel segment is welded to the longitudinal rib.

[0019] This utility model also provides a poultry capture and transportation device, including the net chain conveyor assembly as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0020] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] This utility model provides a mesh conveyor assembly, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] (1) The drive shaft is rotatably set at one end between a pair of support rods, and the driven shaft is rotatably set at the other end between a pair of support rods. The mesh chain is wrapped around the outer periphery of the drive shaft and the driven shaft. The mesh chain has multiple gaps along the second direction. The gear is set on the drive shaft. At least one gear passes through a gap along the second direction. As the drive shaft rotates, the gear can continuously act on the mesh chain to drive the mesh chain to rotate, which can prevent the mesh chain from running off-center.

[0023] (2) The mesh chain does not require tension during operation, and has a longer service life compared to the rubber transmission belt which requires tension.

[0024] (3) The net chain has multiple gaps, which increases the breathability of the net chain. During the transportation of poultry, it is conducive to air circulation and keeps the air around the poultry fresh. In addition, the gaps also provide a certain degree of visibility, allowing operators to easily observe the status of the poultry on the net chain and detect problems in a timely manner.

[0025] The poultry catching and transport device provided by this utility model has the various advantages described above because it includes the net chain conveyor assembly as described above. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mesh conveyor assembly provided by this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the gear structure provided by this utility model.

[0029] Figure 3 Provided by this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of some of the structures.

[0030] In the figure:

[0031] 1. Support rod; 2. Drive shaft; 3. Driven shaft; 4. Mesh chain; 5. Gap; 6. Gear; 7. Snap ring; 41. Horizontal rib; 42. Longitudinal rib. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a net chain conveyor assembly for poultry capture and transportation devices, including a pair of support rods 1, a drive shaft 2, a driven shaft 3, a net chain 4, and multiple gears 6.

[0034] like Figure 1As shown, a pair of support rods 1 are arranged opposite each other along a first direction, providing a stable support frame for the entire mesh conveyor assembly. The drive shaft 2 is rotatably disposed at one end between the pair of support rods 1. The drive shaft 2 is the key component driving the rotation of the entire mesh conveyor and is typically connected to a power source. The power source can be a motor or other power component, as long as it can drive the drive shaft 2 to rotate. The driven shaft 3 is rotatably disposed at the other end between the pair of support rods 1, and is arranged parallel to the drive shaft 2. The mesh chain 4 is loop-shaped and wraps around the outer periphery of the drive shaft 2 and the driven shaft 3; that is, the drive shaft 2 and the driven shaft 3 jointly support the cyclic movement of the mesh chain 4.

[0035] The mesh chain 4 has multiple gaps 5 along a second direction; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Multiple gears 6 are disposed on the drive shaft; at least one gear 6 passes through the gaps 5 along the second direction, and as the drive shaft 2 rotates, the gear 6 can continuously act on the mesh chain 4 to drive the mesh chain 4 to rotate.

[0036] The mesh chain conveyor assembly provided by this utility model achieves stable and continuous rotation of the mesh chain 4 through direct contact and drive between the gear 6 and the mesh chain 4. Since the gear 6 penetrates the gap, it can prevent the mesh chain 4 from deviating when the gear 6 acts on the mesh chain 4 to make the mesh chain 4 rotate.

[0037] Moreover, the mesh chain 4 has multiple gaps, which increases the breathability of the mesh chain. During the transportation of poultry, it is conducive to air circulation and keeps the air around the poultry fresh. In addition, the gaps also provide a certain degree of visibility, allowing operators to easily observe the status of the poultry on the mesh chain and detect problems in a timely manner.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one feasible embodiment of this utility model, gear 6 includes a nylon gear. Nylon is a high-strength, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant synthetic material with good mechanical properties and self-lubricating properties. Using a nylon gear can reduce friction with the mesh chain, lower noise, and maintain high transmission efficiency. In addition, nylon gears also have good impact resistance and can adapt to various impacts and vibrations that may occur during poultry transportation.

[0039] Furthermore, the mesh chain 4 includes a stainless steel mesh chain. Stainless steel possesses excellent corrosion resistance and strength, enabling it to maintain its performance over extended periods in humid and corrosive environments. This is particularly important for poultry transportation, as poultry may produce pollutants such as feces and urine, which the stainless steel mesh chain effectively resists. In addition, the stainless steel mesh chain offers good cleanability and hygiene, is easy to clean and disinfect, and meets food safety and animal welfare requirements.

[0040] In one feasible embodiment of this invention, the driven shaft 3 includes a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bushing on its outer periphery. The self-lubricating properties and low coefficient of friction of the PTFE bushing help reduce frictional losses between the driven shaft 3 and the transmission system, thereby improving transmission efficiency. Due to the wear resistance and chemical stability of the PTFE bushing, it can maintain stable performance for a long time, thus extending the service life of the driven shaft.

[0041] In one feasible embodiment of this utility model, the gear 6 is keyed to the drive shaft 2, ensuring reliable transmission of motion and torque between the gear 6 and the drive shaft 2, and achieving circumferential fixation between the drive shaft 2 and the gear 6. Specifically, the gear 6 and the drive shaft 2 can be connected by a flat key, a semi-circular key, a wedge key, or a spline. Keyed connections are simple in structure, easy to process and assemble, reducing manufacturing costs. The key type and size can be selected according to actual working conditions to meet the needs of different applications.

[0042] See you again Figure 1 As shown, in a feasible embodiment of this utility model, each gap 5 contains one and only one gear 6. This not only enables the gear 6 to act on the mesh chain 4, but also reduces mutual interference and friction between the gears 6, thereby reducing energy loss and improving transmission efficiency. In addition, a single gear 6 also helps to reduce noise and vibration, improving the overall operational stability of the equipment. Having only one gear 6 in each gap 5 simplifies equipment maintenance and repair. For example, when replacing a damaged gear, it is not necessary to disassemble multiple gear assemblies; only the faulty gear needs to be replaced individually, reducing maintenance costs and time.

[0043] The above settings simplify the structural design of gear 6 and reduce the complexity of design and manufacturing. Since there is only one gear 6 in each gap 5, the size, shape and layout of gear 6 are easier to optimize to meet specific transmission requirements.

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, in a feasible embodiment of this utility model, the mesh chain 4 includes a mesh structure formed by multiple horizontal ribs 41 and multiple vertical ribs 42, and the intersections of the horizontal ribs 41 and the vertical ribs 42 are fixed by retaining rings 7. The retaining rings 7, as a fastening connector, can effectively and tightly connect the horizontal ribs 41 and the vertical ribs 42 together, ensuring the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the mesh chain 4. Gaps are formed between adjacent horizontal ribs and adjacent vertical ribs. These gaps not only help reduce the weight of the mesh chain 4 and improve its breathability, but also help reduce the amount of material used and lower costs.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, the retaining ring 7 can also be used to fasten the transverse rib 41 and the longitudinal rib 42 together by wrapping.

[0046] In one feasible embodiment of this utility model, the retaining ring 7 includes two arc-shaped steel segments that match each other in shape and size. When they approach each other and surround a central point, they can form a complete ring structure. This not only ensures the strength and stability of the retaining ring 7 but also makes it easy to install and disassemble.

[0047] Furthermore, at the intersection of a transverse rib 41 and a longitudinal rib 42, one of the longitudinal rib 42 and the transverse rib 41 is connected to both ends of the two arc-shaped steel segments, while the other is located within the space enclosed by the two arc-shaped steel segments. That is, when the longitudinal rib 42 is connected to both ends of the two arc-shaped steel segments, the transverse rib 41 is located within the space enclosed by the two arc-shaped steel segments; when the transverse rib 41 is connected to both ends of the two arc-shaped steel segments, the longitudinal rib 42 is located within the space enclosed by the two arc-shaped steel segments. When the two arc-shaped steel segments of the retaining ring 7 are tightly closed around the intersection, they work together on the transverse rib 41 and the longitudinal rib 42, firmly connecting them together. This connection method not only enhances the overall structural strength of the mesh chain 4 but also improves its load-bearing capacity and stability. Simultaneously, due to the arc-shaped design of the retaining ring 7, it can better adapt to the intersection angle of the transverse rib 41 and the longitudinal rib 42, ensuring a smooth and tight connection. In addition, the retaining ring 7, composed of arc-shaped steel segments, has excellent strength and stability, capable of withstanding large tensile and compressive forces.

[0048] In one feasible embodiment of this utility model, the arc-shaped steel segment is welded to the longitudinal reinforcement 42. The welding connection between the arc-shaped steel segment and the longitudinal reinforcement is achieved by welding the two together firmly to form a stable structural connection. This connection method has advantages such as high strength, good sealing performance, and strong load-bearing capacity, and is suitable for various application scenarios requiring high strength and stability.

[0049] A second aspect of this utility model provides a poultry catching and transport device, including the above-mentioned mesh chain conveyor assembly.

[0050] The poultry catching and transporting device provided in the second aspect of this utility model has the above-mentioned advantages because it includes the above-mentioned mesh chain conveying components.

[0051] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.

[0052] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A wire mesh conveyor assembly for poultry catching and transport devices, characterized in that, include: A pair of support rods (1) are arranged opposite each other along a first direction; The drive shaft (2) is rotatably disposed at one end between a pair of support rods (1); Driven shaft (3) is rotatably disposed at the other end between a pair of support rods (1); A mesh chain (4) is looped and wrapped around the outside of the drive shaft (2) and the driven shaft (3); the mesh chain (4) has a plurality of gaps (5) along a second direction; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; Multiple gears (6) are disposed on the drive shaft; at least one of the gears (6) passes through the gap (5) along the second direction, and as the drive shaft (2) rotates, the gear (6) can continuously act on the mesh chain (4) to drive the mesh chain (4) to rotate.

2. The mesh conveyor assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear (6) includes a nylon gear, and the mesh chain (4) includes a stainless steel mesh chain.

3. The mesh conveyor assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driven shaft (3) includes a polytetrafluoroethylene bushing on its outer periphery.

4. The mesh conveyor assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear (6) is keyed to the drive shaft (2).

5. The mesh conveyor assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the gaps (5) contains one and only one gear (6).

6. The mesh conveyor assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The mesh chain (4) includes a mesh structure formed by multiple horizontal ribs (41) and multiple vertical ribs (42), and the intersection of the horizontal ribs (41) and the vertical ribs (42) is fixed by a retaining ring (7); the gaps are formed between adjacent horizontal ribs (41) and between adjacent vertical ribs (42).

7. The mesh conveyor assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The retaining ring (7) includes two arc-shaped steel segments. At the intersection of a transverse rib (41) and a longitudinal rib (42), one of the longitudinal rib (42) and the transverse rib (41) is connected to both ends of the two arc-shaped steel segments, and the other is located within the space enclosed by the two arc-shaped steel segments.

8. The mesh conveyor assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The arc-shaped steel segment is welded to the longitudinal reinforcement (42).

9. A poultry catching and transport device, characterized in that, Includes the mesh conveyor assembly as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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