Heating compression assembly and casing shaping mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides a heating compression assembly and a casing shaping mechanism, which comprises a sliding seat and a material pushing structure, and the material pushing structure is in driving connection with the sliding seat; the heating structure comprises a swing arm, a first clamping block, a second clamping block and a heating piece; the first end of the swing arm is rotationally arranged on the sliding seat, the second end of the swing arm is provided with a first containing groove, and the first containing groove is provided with a first opening; the first clamping block and the second clamping block are oppositely arranged on the side wall of the second end of the swing arm, a first heating hole is formed between the first clamping block and the second clamping block, and the first end of the first clamping block and the first end of the second clamping block are connected with the side wall of the swing arm. The second end of the first clamping block and the second end of the second clamping block can get close to each other or get away from each other, and the heating piece is connected with the first clamping block and / or the second clamping block. According to the heating and compressing assembly, heating and compressing of the casings can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sausage casing production technology, and more specifically, it relates to a heating and compression assembly and a sausage casing shaping mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Sausage casings are made by washing, chopping, acid and alkali treatment, extracting collagen fibers, extruding, drying, plasticizing, maturing, and rolling or shrinking the inner skin of animals. They are mainly used as outer casings for filling sausages and grilled sausages, and have good air permeability.

[0003] The finished sausage casings are very long and are usually shortened and segmented into "sticks," or shortened sausage casing sticks. One step in the process is to heat and compress one end of the casing on the shortened stick, so a heating and compression assembly that can heat and compress one end of the casing on the shortened stick is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention provides a heating and compression assembly to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is a heating and compression assembly for heating and compressing the casings fitted on the compression rod, including:

[0006] A slide and a pusher structure, wherein the pusher structure is driven to the slide so that the slide can move in an axial direction parallel to the sleeve rod;

[0007] A heating structure, comprising a swing arm, a first clamping block, a second clamping block, and a heating element;

[0008] The first end of the swing arm is rotatably mounted on the slide block, and the second end of the swing arm is provided with a first receiving groove, the first receiving groove having a first opening that can avoid the sleeve retraction rod;

[0009] The first clamping block and the second clamping block are disposed opposite to each other on the side wall of the second end of the swing arm. A first heating hole is formed between the first clamping block and the second clamping block. The first heating hole is coaxial with the first receiving groove. The first ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block are respectively connected to the side wall of the swing arm, and the second ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block can move closer to each other or further away from each other. When the second ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block can move further away from each other, the first heating hole can form a second opening. The heating element is connected to the first clamping block and / or the second clamping block.

[0010] In the heating and compression assembly of this application, after the casing is pushed to the heating and compression station in the previous process, the swing arm can drive the first clamping block and the second clamping block to rotate until the casing on the compression rod and the casing on the compression rod are located in the first receiving groove of the swing arm through the first opening and in the first heating hole through the second opening. When the casing is located in the first heating hole, the second end of the first clamping block can be brought close to the second end of the second clamping block to close the second opening, so that the casing is clamped in the first heating hole. At this time, the heating element can make the first clamping block and / or the second clamping block heat up. The first clamping block and / or the second clamping block heat the casing clamped in the first heating hole to achieve heating and compression of the casing.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the heating structure further includes a first driving member, which is drivenly connected to the first clamping block so that the second end of the first clamping block can approach or move away from the second end of the second clamping block.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block are respectively rotatably connected to the swing arm; and

[0013] A torsion spring is connected between the first ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block, and the torsion spring enables the second ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block to move closer to each other.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a drive line is connected between the first driving member and the second end of the first clamping block, and the first driving member drives the second end of the first clamping block away from the second end of the second clamping block through the drive line.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the outer wall of the first clamping block is provided with a limiting groove, and the driving line is located in the limiting groove;

[0016] The second end of the first clamping block is provided with a mounting groove, and a mounting block is provided in the mounting groove. The drive line is connected to the mounting block, and the mounting block is pulled into the mounting groove under the action of the drive line.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first clamping block is provided with a first protrusion on the side away from the swing arm, and the second clamping block is provided with a second protrusion on the side away from the swing arm. When the second ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block approach each other, a second heating hole can be formed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The second heating hole gradually increases in size in the direction away from the swing arm.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the heating element is disposed between the swing arm and the first clamping block and between the swing arm and the second clamping block, and the heating element contacts the first clamping block and the second clamping block respectively; and

[0019] The heating element is provided with a second receiving groove, which is coaxial with the first receiving groove, and the second receiving groove has a third opening that can avoid the sleeve retraction rod.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the heating element is connected to an electric heating wire.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the heating structure further includes a second driving member, which includes a body and a driving rod that can move in a straight line on the body. One end of the driving rod is rotatably connected to the swing arm, and the body is rotatably connected to the slide.

[0022] A casing shaping mechanism includes a shrinking rod and the heating and compression assembly, wherein the swing arm is rotatable relative to the slide so that the shrinking rod can be positioned in the first receiving groove through the first opening. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the heating and compression assembly provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 One of the schematic diagrams of the heating structure in the heating and compression assembly provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 A second schematic diagram of the heating structure in the heating and compression assembly provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is the third schematic diagram of the heating structure in the heating and compression assembly provided by this utility model.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 100. Slide; 200. Pusher structure;

[0030] 300. Heating structure; 310. Swing arm; 311. First receiving groove; 312. First opening; 320a. First clamping block; 320b. Second clamping block; 320c. First heating hole; 320d. Second heating hole; 321. Limiting groove; 322. Mounting groove; 323. Mounting block; 324. First protrusion; 325. Second protrusion; 330. Heating element; 331. Second receiving groove; 332. Third opening; 333. Heating wire; 340. First driving element; 350. Driving wire; 360. Second driving element; 361. Body; 362. Driving rod. Specific Implementation

[0032] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution, and the beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0033] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0034] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In some descriptions of utility models, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] This invention provides a heating and compression assembly for heating and compressing sausage casings fitted onto a compression rod. Specifically, the heating and compression assembly can heat and compress one end of the sausage casing fitted onto the compression rod, allowing that end of the casing to be compressed and folded together.

[0037] See Figure 1The heating and compression assembly may include a slide 100, a pusher structure 200, and a heating structure 300.

[0038] The pusher drive structure is driven to the slide 100 so that the slide 100 can move in an axial direction parallel to the sleeve extension rod. The pusher structure 200 can be a cylinder.

[0039] See Figures 2 to 4 The heating structure 300 includes a swing arm 310, a first clamping block 320a, a second clamping block 320b, and a heating element 330. The first end of the swing arm 310 is rotatably mounted on the slide block 100, and the second end of the swing arm 310 is provided with a first receiving groove 311, which has a first opening 312 that can avoid the sleeve retraction rod. The first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b are disposed opposite to each other on the side wall of the second end of the swing arm 310. A first heating hole 320c is formed between the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b. The first heating hole 320c is coaxial with the first receiving groove 311. The first ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b are respectively connected to the side wall of the swing arm 310, and the second ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b can move closer to each other or further away from each other. When the second ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b can move further away from each other, the first heating hole 320c can form a second opening (not shown in the figure). The heating element 330 is connected to the first clamping block 320a and / or the second clamping block 320b.

[0040] For example, in some embodiments, a first arc-shaped groove (not shown in the figure) is provided on the side of the first clamping block 320a near the second clamping block 320b, and a second arc-shaped groove (not shown in the figure) is provided on the side of the second clamping block 320b near the first clamping block 320a. When the second ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b approach each other, the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove can cooperate to form a first heating hole 320c.

[0041] During operation, the second ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second ends of the second clamping block 320b can first move away from each other, so that the first heating hole 320c between the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b forms a second opening (i.e., the first heating hole 320c is open). Then, the swing arm 310 can rotate relative to the slide block 100, so that the sleeve rod and the casing sleeved on the sleeve rod are located in the first receiving groove 311 of the swing arm 310 through the first opening 312. At the same time, the sleeve rod and the casing sleeved on the sleeve rod can also be located in the first heating hole 320c through the second opening. Finally, the second ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second ends of the second clamping block 320b are... The casings are brought closer together to close the second opening or reduce the size of the second opening, so that the casings are clamped in the first heating hole 320c. At this time, the heating element 330 can heat the first clamping block 320a and / or the second clamping block 320b. The first clamping block 320a and / or the second clamping block 320b heat and compress the casings clamped in the first heating hole 320c. The pushing assembly can also move the drive slide 100 in an axial direction parallel to the sleeve rod, so that the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b push the casings that are sleeved on the sleeve rod to move along the sleeve rod. On the one hand, the end of the casing can be compressed more, and on the other hand, the casing can be transferred to the next process.

[0042] In the heating and compression assembly of this application, after the casing is pushed to the heating and compression station in the previous process, the swing arm 310 can drive the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b to rotate so that the casing on the compression rod and the casing on the compression rod are located in the first receiving groove 311 of the swing arm 310 through the first opening 312 and in the first heating hole 320c through the second opening. When the casing is located in the first heating hole 320c, the second end of the first clamping block 320a can be brought closer to the second end of the second clamping block 320b to close the second opening, so that the casing is clamped in the first heating hole 320c. At this time, the heating element 330 can make the first clamping block 320a and / or the second clamping block 320b heat up. The first clamping block 320a and / or the second clamping block 320b heat the casing clamped in the first heating hole 320c to achieve heating and compression of the casing.

[0043] See Figure 2 The heating structure 300 may also include a first driving member 340, which is drivenly connected to the first clamping block 320a so that the second end of the first clamping block 320a can approach or the second end of the second clamping block 320b.

[0044] It is understood that when the second end of the first clamping block 320a moves away from the second end of the second clamping block 320b, the first heating hole 320c opens to form a second opening. When the second end of the first clamping block 320a approaches the second end of the second clamping block 320b, the second opening gradually becomes smaller or closes.

[0045] Furthermore, to facilitate the movement of the second ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b closer together or further apart, the first ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b can be rotatably connected to the swing arm 310. A torsion spring (not shown in the figure) is connected between the first ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b, and the torsion spring allows the second ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b to move closer together.

[0046] It is understood that when the first driving member 340 drives the second end of the first clamping block 320a to move away from the second end of the second clamping block 320b, the first end of the first clamping block 320a can rotate relative to the swing arm 310. When the first end of the first clamping block 320a rotates relative to the swing arm 310, the first end of the second clamping block 320b can also rotate relative to the swing arm 310 under the action of the torsion spring, so that the second end of the second clamping block 320b moves away from the second end of the first clamping block 320a, thereby realizing that the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b open the first heating hole 320c simultaneously.

[0047] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the first driving member 340 to drive the second end of the first clamping block 320a to move, a driving line 350 is connected between the first driving member 340 and the second end of the first clamping block 320a. The first driving member 340 drives the second end of the second clamping block 320b away from the second end of the first driving block through the driving line 350.

[0048] It is understood that the first driving member 340 can pull the second end of the first clamping block 320a away from the second end of the second clamping block 320b through the driving line 350. When the second end of the first clamping block 320a moves, the first end of the first clamping block 320a rotates synchronously. When the first end of the first clamping block 320a rotates, the first end of the second clamping block 320b can also rotate under the action of the torsion spring, thereby enabling the second end of the second clamping block 320b to rotate away from the first clamping block 320a.

[0049] Further, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 A limiting groove 321 may also be provided on the outer wall of the first clamping block 320a, and the drive line 350 is located in the limiting groove 321.

[0050] Understandably, the limiting groove 321 can limit the drive line 350, making it convenient for the drive line 350 to connect with the second end of the first clamping block 320a, while also preventing the drive line 350 from detaching from the first clamping block 320a, thus ensuring the stability of the drive line 350 pulling the second end of the first clamping block 320a.

[0051] Furthermore, the second end of the first clamping block 320a is provided with a mounting groove 322, and a mounting block 323 is provided in the mounting groove 322. The drive line 350 is connected to the mounting block 323. Under the action of the drive line 350, the mounting block 323 is pulled tight in the mounting groove 322, so that the drive line 350 is connected to the second end of the first clamping block 320a through the mounting block 323. This method can facilitate the connection between the drive line 350 and the first clamping block 320a.

[0052] See Figure 3 In some embodiments, the first clamping block 320a has a first protrusion 324 on the side away from the swing arm 310, and the second clamping block 320b has a second protrusion 325 on the side away from the swing arm 310. When the second ends of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b approach each other, a second heating hole 320d can be formed between the first protrusion 324 and the second protrusion 325. The second heating hole 320d gradually increases in size in the direction away from the swing arm 310. The above structure can ensure that the end of the casing is completely heated and compressed, resulting in good performance.

[0053] See Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, to facilitate heating of the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b, a heating element 330 is disposed between the swing arm 310 and the first clamping block 320a, and between the swing arm 310 and the second clamping block 320b, and the heating element 330 contacts the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b respectively. It is understood that the contact between the heating element 330 and the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b enables heat to be conducted to the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b, causing the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b to heat up.

[0054] Furthermore, in order to ensure that there is sufficient contact area between the heating element 330 and the first clamping block 320a and the second clamping block 320b, and at the same time to avoid interference between the heating element 330 and the sleeve rod, the heating element 330 is provided with a second receiving groove 331. The second receiving groove 331 is coaxial with the first receiving groove 311, and the second receiving groove 331 has a third opening 332 that can avoid the sleeve rod.

[0055] It is understood that when the swing arm 310 rotates, the sleeve rod can be located in the first receiving groove 311 through the first opening 312, in the first heating hole 320c and the second heating hole 320d through the second opening, and in the second receiving groove 331 through the third opening 332.

[0056] Furthermore, the heating element 330 may also be connected to an electric heating wire 333, which energizes the heating element 330 to generate heat.

[0057] See Figure 2The heating structure 300 may also include a second driving member 360, which includes a body 361 and a driving rod 362 that can move in a straight line on the body 361. One end of the driving rod 362 is rotatably connected to the swing arm 310, and the body 361 is rotatably connected to the slide block 100.

[0058] It is understood that when the main body 361 drives the connected drive rod 362 to move in a straight line, the first end of the swing arm 310 can rotate relative to the drive rod 362 and the slide 100 respectively. At the same time, the main body 361 can also rotate relative to the slide 100, thereby realizing the swing of the swing arm 310. This method can easily drive the swing arm 310 to swing, so that the sleeve rod can be located in the first heating hole 320c.

[0059] In addition, this application also provides a casing shaping mechanism, including a shrinking rod and the heating and compression assembly of this application. The swing arm 310 can rotate relative to the slide 100 so that the shrinking rod can be located in the first receiving groove 311 through the first opening 312, so that the first heating hole 320c of the heating and compression assembly can heat the end of the casing on the shrinking rod.

[0060] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of some utility models should be included within the protection scope of some utility models.

Claims

1. A heating and compression assembly for heating and compressing sausage casings fitted onto a compression rod, characterized in that, include: A slide and a pusher structure, wherein the pusher structure is driven to the slide so that the slide can move in an axial direction parallel to the sleeve rod; A heating structure, comprising a swing arm, a first clamping block, a second clamping block, and a heating element; The first end of the swing arm is rotatably mounted on the slide block, and the second end of the swing arm is provided with a first receiving groove, the first receiving groove having a first opening that can avoid the sleeve retraction rod; The first clamping block and the second clamping block are disposed opposite to each other on the side wall of the second end of the swing arm. A first heating hole is formed between the first clamping block and the second clamping block. The first heating hole is coaxial with the first receiving groove. The first ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block are respectively connected to the side wall of the swing arm, and the second ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block can move closer to each other or further away from each other. When the second ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block can move further away from each other, the first heating hole can form a second opening. The heating element is connected to the first clamping block and / or the second clamping block.

2. The heating and compression assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heating structure further includes a first driving member, which is drivenly connected to the first clamping block so that the second end of the first clamping block can approach or move away from the second end of the second clamping block.

3. The heating and compression assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block are respectively rotatably connected to the swing arm; and A torsion spring is connected between the first ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block, and the torsion spring enables the second ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block to move closer to each other.

4. The heating and compression assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A drive line is connected between the first driving member and the second end of the first clamping block. The first driving member drives the second end of the first clamping block away from the second end of the second clamping block through the drive line.

5. The heating and compression assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the first clamping block is provided with a limiting groove, and the drive line is located in the limiting groove; The second end of the first clamping block is provided with a mounting groove, and a mounting block is provided in the mounting groove. The drive line is connected to the mounting block, and the mounting block is pulled into the mounting groove under the action of the drive line.

6. The heating and compression assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first clamping block has a first protrusion on the side away from the swing arm, and the second clamping block has a second protrusion on the side away from the swing arm. When the second ends of the first clamping block and the second clamping block approach each other, a second heating hole can be formed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The second heating hole gradually increases in size in the direction away from the swing arm.

7. The heating and compression assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The heating element is disposed between the swing arm and the first clamping block and between the swing arm and the second clamping block, and the heating element contacts the first clamping block and the second clamping block respectively; and The heating element is provided with a second receiving groove, which is coaxial with the first receiving groove, and the second receiving groove has a third opening that can avoid the sleeve retraction rod.

8. The heating and compression assembly as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The heating element is connected to an electric heating wire.

9. The heating and compression assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The heating structure also includes a second driving component, which includes a body and a driving rod that can move in a straight line. One end of the driving rod is rotatably connected to the swing arm, and the body is rotatably connected to the slide block.

10. A sausage casing shaping mechanism, characterized in that, Includes a retractable rod and a heating and compression assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the swing arm is rotatable relative to the slide such that the retractable rod is positioned within the first receiving groove through the first opening.

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