Flexible batching and feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible batching and feeding device, which relates to the technical field of automatic meal delivery equipment and comprises a large stock bin, a conveying port is arranged on the bottom side of the large stock bin, a conveying mechanism is arranged at the inner bottom of the large stock bin, and a first brake is arranged on one outer side of the large stock bin; a discharging port is formed in the bottom side of the small stock bin, the small stock bin is located below the conveying port of the large stock bin, a feeding mechanism is arranged at the bottom in the small stock bin and located below the conveying port, and a second brake is arranged on one side outside the small stock bin; according to the utility model, ingredients in the large stock bin can be conveyed to the material conveying port through the material conveying mechanism, the ingredients fall into the small stock bin from the material conveying port, the ingredients in the small stock bin are conveyed to the material outlet through the material conveying mechanism, the ingredients fall into the small stock bin from the material outlet, the ingredients in the large stock bin are conveyed to the material outlet through the material conveying mechanism, and the ingredients fall into the small stock bin from the material outlet. Through double conveying of the ingredients, accumulation and blockage of the ingredients can be avoided, and the situation that the product quality is affected due to the fact that more ingredients fall can be prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated food dispensing equipment technology, and in particular to a flexible ingredient dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] During the production process of automated food dispensing equipment, the corresponding ingredients need to be automatically added to the bowl.

[0003] However, existing feeding devices, especially when feeding flexible ingredients, are prone to clogging the discharge port, resulting in missing ingredients. This makes consumers feel cheated and affects their repurchase rate.

[0004] Some feeding devices may drop too much food into the bowl at once. Even if there is a weighing machine to weigh it, it can only be put into the bowl together. This can cause subsequent additions of food to fall out, and the bowl lid may not close properly, which greatly affects the quality of the product. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome at least one of the defects described in the prior art, this utility model provides a flexible batching and feeding device to solve problems such as easy clogging of the discharge port and excessive batching at once.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its problem is:

[0007] A flexible batching and feeding device, comprising:

[0008] A large hopper has a material inlet on its bottom side, a material conveying mechanism is provided at the bottom of the large hopper, and a first brake is provided on the outer side of the large hopper to provide power to the material conveying mechanism.

[0009] The small hopper has a discharge port on its bottom side. The small hopper is located below the conveying port of the large hopper. The bottom of the small hopper is equipped with a feeding mechanism located below the conveying port. A second brake is provided on the outer side of the small hopper to provide power to the feeding mechanism.

[0010] The mounting platform, on which both the large and small hoppers are fixedly mounted.

[0011] Through the above scheme, the conveying mechanism transports the ingredients in the large hopper to the conveying port, and the ingredients fall from the conveying port into the small hopper. The feeding mechanism then transports the ingredients in the small hopper to the discharge port, and the ingredients fall from the discharge port. The ingredients are conveyed in a dual manner, which can not only avoid the accumulation and blockage of ingredients, but also prevent a large amount of ingredients from falling at once, thereby affecting product quality.

[0012] Furthermore, the material conveying mechanism includes a material conveying rod and a material conveying spiral rib. The two ends of the material conveying rod are rotatably connected to the two ends of the large hopper, and one end of the rod passes through the large hopper and is connected to the first brake for transmission. The material conveying spiral rib is disposed on the material conveying rod.

[0013] Through the above-mentioned further solutions, the spiral rib platform can effectively push the batching. Due to the continuity of the spiral rib platform, it can ensure that the material maintains a relatively uniform state during the conveying process, reducing the possibility of blockage. By adjusting the working state of the first brake, such as speed and direction, the rotation speed and direction of the conveying rod can be precisely controlled, thereby achieving effective control of the flow rate and direction of the batching, so that all the batching can fall from the conveying port.

[0014] Furthermore, the upper side of the large hopper is provided with an inverted trapezoidal storage frame.

[0015] Through the above-mentioned further solutions, the inverted trapezoidal storage box can provide a larger storage capacity in a limited space and reduce the frequency of loading.

[0016] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism includes two parallel pushers, the discharge port is located at one end of the small hopper, one end of the pusher is rotatably connected to the other end of the small hopper, the other end of the pusher is flush with the side of the discharge port, and the pusher is rotatably connected to one end of the small hopper, passing through the small hopper and being driven by the second brake.

[0017] Furthermore, the second brake includes two actuators, each for braking one of the pushers.

[0018] Through the above-mentioned further solutions, the feeder can act directly on the material and can be finely adjusted according to the needs, thus greatly improving the accuracy of material feeding. The dual feeders with dual drives allow for flexible adjustment according to different production needs. For example, when a large amount of material needs to be fed quickly, the two feeders can work at the same time; while when fine adjustment is needed, one of the feeders can be used alone.

[0019] Furthermore, the pusher includes a connecting column and a pushing spiral rib platform. One end of the connecting column is rotatably connected to the end of the small hopper away from the discharge port, and the other end of the connecting column is fixedly connected to one end of the pushing spiral rib platform. The other end of the spiral rib platform is flush with the side of the discharge port. The connecting column is rotatably connected to one end of the small hopper, passes through the small hopper, and is connected to the driver for transmission.

[0020] Through the above further scheme, the driver drives the connecting column to rotate, and the connecting column drives the pusher spiral rib to rotate, thereby pushing the ingredients. Since part of the pusher spiral rib is not connected to the connecting column, the ingredients can be located in the middle of the pusher spiral rib, thus better controlling the amount of ingredients pushed.

[0021] Furthermore, the bottom of the small hopper, away from the discharge port, is provided with two parallel arc-shaped grooves. The connecting column and the pusher spiral rib are rotatably connected to the arc-shaped grooves, and the ends of the arc-shaped grooves are flush with the side of the discharge port.

[0022] Through the above-mentioned further solutions, by setting up arc-shaped troughs, the movement trajectory of the materials can be precisely controlled. The two parallel arc-shaped troughs give each pusher spiral rib an independent operating space, allowing for flexible control of each pusher spiral rib as needed, changing the speed and quantity of material feeding, and improving the flexibility and adaptability of operation.

[0023] Furthermore, it also includes a pushing mechanism, which includes a pusher, a loading box, a weight sensor, and a discharge frame. The weight sensor is fixedly mounted on the mounting platform, and the discharge frame is fixedly mounted on the weight sensor. The loading box is slidably connected inside the discharge frame. The upper side of the discharge frame is provided with an inlet, which is located below the discharge port. The pusher is fixedly mounted on the mounting base, and the output end of the pusher is fixedly connected to one end of the loading box. The bottom of the loading box is open.

[0024] Through the above-mentioned further solutions, the weight sensor can monitor and record the weight changes of the ingredients in the loading box in real time, thereby achieving precise control of the amount of ingredients dispensed each time. The pusher drives the loading box to move within the discharge frame, realizing the rapid dispensing of materials.

[0025] In summary, the flexible batching and feeding device provided by this utility model has the following technical effects:

[0026] 1. The conveying mechanism transports the ingredients from the large hopper to the conveying port, where they fall into the small hopper. The feeding mechanism then transports the ingredients from the small hopper to the discharge port, where they fall out. This dual conveying system prevents the ingredients from accumulating and clogging, and also prevents a large amount of ingredients from falling out at once, which could affect product quality.

[0027] 2. The dual feeders and dual drives allow for flexible adjustments to meet different production needs. For example, when rapid and large-volume feeding is required, both feeders can work simultaneously; while when fine adjustment is required, one of the feeders can be used alone. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the material conveying mechanism of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher structure of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inlet structure of this utility model.

[0034] In the diagram: 1. Large hopper; 11. Feed inlet; 12. Storage frame; 2. Feeding mechanism; 21. Feeding rod; 22. Feeding spiral rib; 3. First brake; 4. Small hopper; 41. Discharge port; 42. Arc-shaped trough; 5. Pusher; 51. Connecting column; 52. Pushing spiral rib; 6. Second brake; 7. Mounting platform; 8. Pushing mechanism; 81. Pusher; 82. Loading box; 83. Weight sensor; 84. Discharge frame; 841. Inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0038] Example:

[0039] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a flexible batching and feeding device includes a mounting platform 7, on which a large hopper 1 is fixedly mounted. A feeding port 11 is provided on the bottom side of the large hopper 7. A feeding rod 21 is rotatably connected inside the large hopper 1, with both ends of the feeding rod 21 rotatably connected to the two ends inside the large hopper 1. A first brake 3 is fixedly mounted on one end of the large hopper 1. One end of the feeding rod 21 passes through the large hopper 1 and is connected to the first brake 3. A feeding spiral rib 22 is wound around the feeding rod 21. The spiral rib can effectively push the batching material. Due to the continuity of the spiral rib, it can ensure that the material remains relatively uniform during the conveying process, reducing the possibility of blockage. By adjusting the working state of the first brake 3, such as speed and direction, the rotation speed and direction of the feeding rod 21 can be precisely controlled, thereby achieving effective control of the batching flow rate and direction, ensuring that all the batching material falls from the feeding port 11.

[0040] The first brake 3 is an electric motor or a pneumatic motor. The conveying rod 21 is connected to the first brake 3 by transmission. The transmission connection can be a belt drive, a worm gear drive, or a gear drive. The preferred method is a worm gear drive. The worm gear drive can achieve a self-locking effect. When the first brake 3 does not rotate, the conveying rod 21 stops rotating due to the self-locking property of the worm gear drive.

[0041] The large silo 1 is equipped with an inverted trapezoidal storage frame 12 on its upper side. The inverted trapezoidal storage frame 12 can provide a larger storage capacity in a limited space and reduce the frequency of loading.

[0042] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, a small silo 4 is located below the feed inlet 11 of the large silo 1. The small silo 4 is fixedly installed on the mounting platform 7. A discharge outlet 41 is located at the bottom side away from the feed inlet 11. Two parallel pushers 5 are located inside the small silo 4 at the end away from the discharge outlet 41. One end of the pusher 5 is rotatably connected to one end of the small silo 4, and the other end of the pusher 5 is flush with the side of the discharge outlet 41. Two drivers are fixedly installed on the end of the small silo 4 connected to the pushers 5. One end of the two pushers 5 passes through the small silo 4 and is respectively connected to the two drivers for transmission. The pushers 5 can directly act on the material and can be finely adjusted according to the needs, thus greatly improving the accuracy of material feeding. The double pushers 5 and the double drivers allow for flexible adjustment according to different production needs. For example, when a large amount of material needs to be supplied quickly, the two pushers 5 can work at the same time; when fine adjustment is required, one of the pushers 5 can be used alone.

[0043] The driver is an electric motor or a pneumatic motor. The conveying rod 21 is connected to the first brake 3 by transmission. The transmission connection can be a belt drive, a worm gear drive, or a gear drive. The worm gear drive is preferred. The worm gear drive can achieve a self-locking effect. When the driver does not rotate, the pusher 5 stops rotating due to the self-locking property of the worm gear drive.

[0044] refer to Figure 3 As shown, two parallel arc-shaped grooves 42 are provided at the bottom of the small hopper 4 at the end away from the discharge port 41. The ends of the arc-shaped grooves 42 are flush with the side of the discharge port 41. Two pushers 5 are rotatably connected in the two arc-shaped grooves 42 respectively. By setting the arc-shaped grooves 42, the movement trajectory of the material can be precisely controlled. The two parallel arc-shaped grooves 42 give each pusher 5 an independent operating space. Each pusher 5 can be flexibly controlled as needed to change the speed and quantity of material feeding, thereby improving the flexibility and adaptability of operation.

[0045] The pusher 5 includes a connecting column 51 and a pushing spiral rib 52. One end of the connecting column 51 is rotatably connected to the end of the small hopper 4 away from the discharge port 41. The other end of the connecting column 51 is fixedly connected to one end of the pushing spiral rib 52. The other end of the spiral rib is flush with the side of the discharge port 41. The connecting column 51 is rotatably connected to one end of the small hopper 4, passing through the small hopper 4 and being driven by the driver. The driver drives the connecting column 51 to rotate, and the connecting column 51 drives the pushing spiral rib 52 to rotate, thereby pushing the batching material. Since a part of the pushing spiral rib 52 is not connected to the connecting column 51, the batching material can be located in the middle of the pushing spiral rib 52, thus allowing for better control of the amount of batching material pushed.

[0046] It should be noted that the connecting column 51 is provided with a pushing spiral rib 52 on the outer side inside the small material bin 4 to prevent the material inside the small material bin 4 from not being pushed out completely.

[0047] It should be noted that the diameter of the arc-shaped groove 42 is slightly larger than the diameter of the pusher spiral rib 52.

[0048] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a weight sensor 83 is fixedly installed on the mounting platform 7, and a discharge frame 84 is fixedly installed on the weight sensor 83. A loading box 82 is slidably connected inside the discharge frame 84. An inlet 841 is provided on the upper side of the discharge frame 84, and the inlet 841 is located below the discharge port 41. A pusher 81 is fixedly installed on the mounting platform 7. The output end of the pusher 81 is fixedly connected to one end of the loading box 82. The bottom of the loading box 82 is open. The weight sensor 83 can monitor and record the weight change of the material in the loading box 82 in real time, thereby realizing precise control of the amount of material dispensed each time. The pusher 81 drives the loading box 82 to move inside the discharge frame 84, realizing the rapid dispensing of materials.

[0049] The bottom of the filling box 82 is open, allowing the material to flow directly out from the bottom, preventing residue and reducing measurement errors caused by material adhesion.

[0050] The actuator 81 is a telescopic device, including but not limited to a telescopic cylinder, a rack and pinion combination mechanism, a screw and nut combination mechanism, or other drive mechanisms that can achieve telescopic movement, preferably a telescopic cylinder.

[0051] Among them, the weight sensor 83 is an electronic scale or other device capable of weighing weight.

[0052] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0053] The ingredients are placed into the large hopper 1. The first brake 3 is activated, causing the conveyor rod 21 to rotate. The pusher spiking rib 52 on the conveyor rod 21 rotates along with the conveyor rod 21, thus pushing the ingredients to the conveyor inlet 11. The ingredients fall from the conveyor inlet 11 into the small hopper 4, landing on the connecting column 51. The driver is activated, causing the connecting column 51 to rotate. The pusher spiking rib 52 rotates along with the connecting column 51. The part of the pusher spiking rib 52 on the connecting column 51 pushes the ingredients toward the outlet 41 until the part of the pusher spiking rib 52 that is not connected to the connecting column 51 reaches the part. Since the pusher spiking rib 52 is hollow, the ingredients will enter the pusher spiking rib. Within the pusher 52, the pushing of the ingredients can be more precisely controlled. The ingredients located within the pusher screw 52 are pushed towards the discharge port 41 by the rotating pusher screw 52. When the ingredients are pushed to the end of the pusher screw 52, ​​they fall into the discharge port 41 and from the discharge port 41 into the loading box 82. Since the bottom of the loading box 82 is open, the ingredients are located on the discharge frame 84. The weight sensor 83 weighs the discharge frame 84 and the ingredients. When the predetermined weight is reached, the first brake 3 and the driver are closed, and the pusher 81 is activated to push the loading box 82 outward. The inner end of the loading box 82 pushes the ingredients to move, so that the ingredients fall into the bowl from the lower opening of the loading box 82.

[0054] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A flexible dosing device, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a kind of material conveying device, including: Large bin (1), the bottom side is equipped with material conveying port (11), the bottom of the large bin (1) is equipped with material conveying mechanism (2), the outside of the large bin (1) is equipped with the first brake (3) for providing power for material conveying mechanism (2) on one side; Small bin (4), the bottom side is equipped with discharge port (41), the small bin (4) is located below the material conveying port (11) of large bin (1), the bottom of the small bin (4) is equipped with feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism is located below the material conveying port (11), the outside of the small bin (4) is equipped with the second brake (6) for providing power for feeding mechanism on one side; Mounting table (7), the large bin (1) and the small bin (4) are fixedly installed on mounting table (7).

2. A flexible dosing feeder according to claim 1, wherein: The material conveying mechanism (2) includes material conveying rod (21) and material conveying spiral rib platform (22), the material conveying rod (21) both ends are rotatably connected at the both ends of large bin (1), and one end is connected with the first brake (3) transmission in large bin (1), and the material conveying spiral rib platform (22) is located on the material conveying rod (21).

3. A flexible batch charging device according to claim 1, wherein: The upside of the large bin (1) is equipped with inverted trapezoidal storage frame (12).

4. A flexible batcher according to claim 1, wherein: The feeding mechanism includes two parallel pushers (5), the discharge port (41) is located at one end of the small bin (4), one end of the pusher (5) is rotatably connected on the other end of the small bin (4), the other end of the pusher (5) is flush with the side of the discharge port (41), and the pusher (5) is rotatably connected at one end of the small bin (4) and is connected with the second brake (6) transmission in the small bin (4).

5. A flexible dosing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The second brake (6) includes two drivers, respectively for braking two pushers (5).

6. A flexible dosing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: The pusher (5) includes connecting column (51) and pusher spiral rib platform (52), one end of the connecting column (51) is rotatably connected at one end of the small bin (4) away from the discharge port (41), the other end of the connecting column (51) is fixedly connected with one end of the pusher spiral rib platform (52), the other end of the pusher spiral rib platform (52) is flush with the side of the discharge port (41), and the connecting column (51) is rotatably connected at one end of the small bin (4) and is connected with the driver transmission in the small bin (4).

7. A flexible dosing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The bottom of the small bin (4) is equipped with two parallel arc-shaped grooves (42) away from the discharge port (41) one end, the connecting column (51) and the pusher spiral rib platform (52) are rotatably connected in the arc-shaped groove (42), and the end of the arc-shaped groove (42) is flush with the side of the discharge port (41).

8. A flexible dosing feeder according to claim 7, wherein: Also include push mechanism (8), the push mechanism (8) includes pusher (81), loading box (82), weight sensor (83) and discharge frame (84), the weight sensor (83) is fixedly installed on the installation platform (7), the discharge frame (84) is fixedly installed on the weight sensor (83), the loading box (82) is slidably connected in the discharge frame (84), the discharge frame (84) upper side is equipped with inlet (841), the inlet (841) is located below the discharge port (41), the pusher (81) is fixedly installed on the mounting seat platform, the pusher (81) output end is fixedly connected with one end of the loading box (82), the loading box (82) bottom opening.

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