Suspension device for meat processing

By designing an innovative structure for the frame and hook components, the problem of insufficient safety in existing meat processing hanging devices has been solved, ensuring safety during the hanging process and improving the usability and ease of transport of the device.

CN224084566UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07CHONGQING CAIDUXIAN AGRI DEV CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing meat processing hanging devices have safety issues when hanging pork carcasses, which can easily cause injury to workers.

Method used

A meat processing suspension device was designed, including a frame and a hook assembly. The hook assembly consists of an installation cylinder, a sleeve, a movable block, an insert rod, and a torsion spring. The spikes of the insert rod pierce the pig's hoof, and the design of the limiting ring and the support ring ensures the safety of the pork carcass during the suspension process.

Benefits of technology

This device prevents workers from being injured by punctures during the hanging of pork carcasses, improving safety. Furthermore, the device's adjustable installation position facilitates transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a meat processing suspension device which comprises a frame body and a hook assembly, the top of the frame body is fixedly provided with a connecting plate in the transverse direction, the hook assembly comprises a mounting cylinder and a sleeve, the mounting cylinder is hung on the connecting plate, the side wall of the mounting cylinder is provided with a through groove in the transverse direction, and a movable block is rotationally arranged in the through groove in the transverse direction; the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder is sleeved with the sleeve in a threaded mode, a limiting ring is fixedly arranged on the periphery of the top of the sleeve, and a gap is formed between the inner side wall of the limiting ring and the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder; a supporting ring is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the inner side wall of the mounting cylinder in the circumferential direction of the mounting cylinder. By means of the arrangement, the white pig can be hung on the frame body, and meanwhile workers are prevented from being stabbed by the inserting rods due to misoperation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of meat processing technology, and specifically relates to a meat processing suspension device. Background Technology

[0002] Meat provides the human body with high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. Pork is a common type of meat product. In some existing processing and distribution systems, meat processing / distribution companies transport slaughtered pork carcasses from slaughterhouses to factories for processing, and then distribute them to canteens and other units. When transporting pork carcasses between different workshops, they are usually suspended, so appropriate suspension devices are needed to hang them.

[0003] In related prior art, such as Chinese Patent No. CN221382359U, a hook structure for a goat slaughtering and cutting rack is disclosed. This solution includes a hook with a hook tip at one end and a fixedly connected connecting rod at the other end. The extension end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a suspension frame. A torsion spring is provided on the connecting rod located on the side of the hook tip. A rotatable guard plate with an end matching the hook tip is connected to the torsion spring. The above solution utilizes the design of the torsion spring and the guard plate to make the hook close after piercing the meat, protecting the hook tip. In subsequent use, the presence of the hook tip prevents injury to the user and reduces the risk factor.

[0004] In practice, when transporting dressed pigs from slaughterhouses, hooks are usually hung on the frame and then passed through the hind hooves of the dressed pigs to suspend them for transport to the processing plant. However, this method still poses a risk of injury to workers during the process of piercing the pig's hooves with hooks, making it unsafe. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a meat processing suspension device to solve the problem of poor safety of the above-mentioned solutions.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A meat processing suspension device includes a frame and a hook assembly. A connecting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the frame along the horizontal direction. The hook assembly includes a mounting cylinder and a sleeve. The mounting cylinder is hung on the connecting plate, and a through groove is opened on the side wall of the mounting cylinder along the horizontal direction. A movable block is rotatably installed in the through groove along the horizontal direction. An insert rod is slidably inserted through the side wall of the movable block. One end of the insert rod extends into the mounting cylinder and has a spike. The sleeve is threaded onto the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder. A limit ring is fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the top of the sleeve. There is a gap between the inner side wall of the limit ring and the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder. A support ring is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner side wall of the mounting cylinder along the circumference of the mounting cylinder.

[0008] The principle and effects of this technical solution:

[0009] In the initial state, the mounting cylinder of the hook assembly is hung on the connecting plate, and the horizontal projection of the through groove is located within the horizontal projection of the limiting ring. When hanging the pork carcass, the pork carcass's hoof is inserted into the support ring from the bottom of the mounting cylinder. Because the inner wall of the limiting ring provides support for the insertion rod, the pork carcass first pushes the insertion rod to rotate after contact with the insertion rod. When the pork carcass passes through the insertion rod, the spike of the insertion rod is pressed against the surface of the pork carcass. At this time, the pork carcass is released, and the pork carcass moves downward. The spike of the insertion rod pierces the pork carcass until the insertion rod abuts against the top of the support ring. At this time, the pork carcass cannot move downward. When it is necessary to remove the pork carcass, the sleeve is moved downward so that the limiting ring moves below the through groove. The insertion rod is then pulled out horizontally, and the pork carcass falls freely.

[0010] The above setup allows for the hanging of whole pigs on the frame, facilitating their transport. Furthermore, it prevents workers from being injured by the poles due to misoperation during the hanging process, thus resolving the safety issues present in the previous solutions.

[0011] In this utility model, rotating shafts are fixedly provided on both sides of the movable block, and the rotating shafts are rotatably inserted into the inner side wall of the through groove.

[0012] In this invention, the rotating shaft is connected to the inner wall of the through groove by a torsion spring.

[0013] The principle and effects of this technical solution:

[0014] When the pig's hoof pushes the insert rod upward, the insert rod drives the corresponding movable block to rotate. During the rotation of the movable block, the torsion spring will deform and become elastic. When the pig's hoof moves downward due to the loss of external force, the torsion spring pushes the insert rod to fit tightly against the pig's hoof and causes the spike of the insert rod to pierce the pig's hoof.

[0015] The above setup ensures that the spiked part of the inserter penetrates the pig's hoof as it moves downwards.

[0016] In this utility model, the side wall of the connecting plate is provided with a through connecting groove, and the hook assembly also includes a U-shaped lifting ring. The bottom of the two vertical rods of the U-shaped lifting ring are coaxially provided with through holes. The top of the mounting cylinder is inserted into the opening of the U-shaped lifting ring, and the top of the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder is provided with a screw hole that can be aligned with the corresponding through hole. A limit rod is slidably inserted into the through hole, and one end of the limit rod is threaded into the corresponding screw hole.

[0017] The principle and effects of this technical solution:

[0018] When installing this device, first pass the U-shaped lifting ring through the corresponding connecting groove, then insert the top of the mounting cylinder into the opening of the U-shaped lifting ring, and align the screw hole on the mounting cylinder with the corresponding through hole. Then, pass the limiting rod through the through hole and thread one end of the limiting rod into the screw hole.

[0019] The above settings allow for adjustment of the hook assembly's installation position according to actual conditions, improving the device's usability.

[0020] In this invention, a spherical slider is fixedly provided at the other end of the insertion rod. The slider can abut against the side wall of the movable block, and can move up and down within the gap between the inner side wall of the limiting ring and the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder. This design improves the smoothness of the device during use.

[0021] In this invention, a flared guide cover is fixedly provided on the outer periphery of the top of the limiting ring. This design allows the slider to be easily housed within the gap between the limiting ring and the mounting cylinder during the threaded sleeve installation process.

[0022] In this invention, four wheels are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the frame. This design facilitates the movement of the frame by workers. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial isometric sectional view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the components of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0028] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: 10, frame; 11, connecting plate; 12, connecting groove; 13, traveling wheel; 20, mounting cylinder; 21, through groove; 22, movable block; 221, rotating shaft; 23, insert rod; 231, slider; 24, support ring; 25, screw hole; 30, sleeve; 31, limiting ring; 32, guide cover; 40, torsion spring; 50, U-shaped lifting ring; 51, through hole; 52, limiting rod.

[0029] Example:

[0030] As attached Figures 1-4As shown, this utility model discloses a meat processing hanging device, including a frame 10 and a hook assembly. A connecting plate 11 is fixedly arranged on the top of the frame 10 along the horizontal direction. The hook assembly includes a mounting cylinder 20 and a sleeve 30. The mounting cylinder 20 is hung on the connecting plate 11, and a through groove 21 is opened on the side wall of the mounting cylinder 20 along the horizontal direction. A movable block 22 is rotatably arranged in the through groove 21 along the horizontal direction. An insert rod 23 is slidably inserted through the side wall of the movable block 22. The insert rod 23 has a spike at one end extending into the mounting cylinder 20. The sleeve 30 is threaded onto the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder 20. A limiting ring 31 is fixedly arranged on the outer periphery of the top of the sleeve 30. There is a gap between the inner side wall of the limiting ring 31 and the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder 20. A support ring 24 is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the inner side wall of the mounting cylinder 20 along the circumference of the mounting cylinder 20.

[0031] In this embodiment, rotating shafts 221 are fixedly provided on both sides of the movable block 22, and the rotating shafts 221 are rotatably inserted into the inner sidewall of the through groove 21.

[0032] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 221 is connected to the inner wall of the through groove 21 by a torsion spring 40.

[0033] In this embodiment, the side wall of the connecting plate 11 is provided with a through connecting groove 12, and the hook assembly also includes a U-shaped lifting ring 50. The bottom of the two vertical rods of the U-shaped lifting ring 50 is provided with a through hole 51 coaxially. The top of the mounting cylinder 20 is inserted into the opening of the U-shaped lifting ring 50, and the top of the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder 20 is provided with a screw hole 25 that can be aligned with the corresponding through hole 51. A limiting rod 52 is slidably inserted into the through hole 51, and one end of the limiting rod 52 is threaded into the corresponding screw hole 25.

[0034] In this embodiment, a spherical slider 231 is fixedly provided at the other end of the insertion rod 23. The slider 231 can abut against the side wall of the movable block 22, and the slider 231 can move up and down within the gap between the inner side wall of the limiting ring 31 and the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder 20.

[0035] In this embodiment, a funnel-shaped guide cover 32 is fixedly provided on the outer periphery of the top of the limiting ring 31.

[0036] In this embodiment, four corners of the bottom of the frame 10 are respectively fixed with walking wheels 13, and the walking wheels 13 are provided with locking mechanisms.

[0037] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0038] In the initial state, the mounting cylinder 20 of the hook assembly is hung on the connecting plate 11. The horizontal projection of the through groove 21 is located within the horizontal projection of the limiting ring 31. When hanging the pork carcass, the pork carcass's hoof is inserted into the support ring 24 from the bottom of the mounting cylinder 20. Since the inner wall of the limiting ring 31 provides support for the insertion rod 23, after the pork carcass contacts the insertion rod 23, it first pushes the insertion rod 23 to rotate. After the pork carcass passes through the insertion rod 23, the spike of the insertion rod 23 is close to the surface of the pork carcass. At this time, the pork carcass is released, and the pork carcass moves downward. The spike of the insertion rod 23 pierces the pork carcass until the insertion rod 23 abuts against the top of the support ring 24. At this time, the pork carcass cannot continue to move downward. When it is necessary to remove the pork carcass, the sleeve 30 is moved downward so that the limiting ring 31 moves below the through groove 21. The insertion rod 23 is pulled out horizontally, and the pork carcass falls freely.

[0039] When the pig's hoof pushes the insert rod 23 to rotate upward, the insert rod 23 drives the corresponding movable block 22 to rotate. During the rotation of the movable block 22, the torsion spring 40 will deform and become elastic. When the pig's hoof moves downward due to the loss of external force, the torsion spring 40 pushes the insert rod 23 to stick to the pig's hoof and causes the spike of the insert rod 23 to pierce the pig's hoof.

[0040] When installing this device, first pass the U-shaped lifting ring 50 through the corresponding connecting groove 12, then insert the top of the mounting cylinder 20 into the opening of the U-shaped lifting ring 50, and align the screw hole 25 on the mounting cylinder 20 with the corresponding through hole 51. Then pass the limiting rod 52 through the through hole 51 and thread one end of the limiting rod 52 into the screw hole 25.

[0041] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known technical solutions or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solution of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A meat processing hanging device, characterized in that, include: The frame has a connecting plate fixedly installed on its top side along the horizontal direction. A hook assembly includes a mounting cylinder and a sleeve. The mounting cylinder is hung on a connecting plate, and a through groove is opened on the side wall of the mounting cylinder in the transverse direction. A movable block is rotatably arranged in the through groove in the transverse direction. An insert rod is slidably inserted through the side wall of the movable block. The end of the insert rod that extends into the mounting cylinder has a spike. The sleeve is threaded onto the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder. A limit ring is fixedly arranged on the outer periphery of the top of the sleeve. There is a gap between the inner side wall of the limit ring and the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder. A support ring is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the inner side wall of the mounting cylinder in the circumferential direction.

2. The meat processing hanging device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The movable block has a rotating shaft fixedly installed on both sides, and the rotating shaft is rotatably inserted into the inner wall of the through groove.

3. The meat processing hanging device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating shaft is connected to the inner wall of the through groove by a torsion spring.

4. The meat processing hanging device as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The side wall of the connecting plate is provided with a through connecting groove. The hook assembly also includes a U-shaped lifting ring. The bottom of the two vertical rods of the U-shaped lifting ring are coaxially provided with through holes. The top of the mounting cylinder is inserted into the opening of the U-shaped lifting ring. The top of the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder is provided with a screw hole that can be aligned with the corresponding through hole. A limit rod is slidably inserted into the through hole. One end of the limit rod is threaded into the corresponding screw hole.

5. The meat processing hanging device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The other end of the insertion rod is fixedly provided with a spherical slider. The slider can abut against the side wall of the movable block, and the slider can move up and down within the gap between the inner side wall of the limiting ring and the outer side wall of the mounting cylinder.

6. The meat processing suspension device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A funnel-shaped guide cover is fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the top of the limiting ring.

7. The meat processing hanging device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The frame is fixed with wheels at each of the four corners at its bottom.

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