Flexible lifting mechanism for fryer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible lifting mechanism for a fryer, which comprises a frying basket hanger and a rack, the frying basket hanger can be connected with a frying basket of the fryer, and a driving motor, a driving wheel and a driven wheel are mounted on the rack; the driving motor is in driving connection with the driving wheel, a flexible transmission belt is arranged on the driving wheel and the driven wheel, and at least two supporting frames capable of being clamped with the flexible transmission belt to ascend and descend together are further arranged on one side of the frying basket hanging frame; a limiting support and a limiting switch are further installed on the machine frame, and the limiting support and the flexible transmission belt can be clamped and move together. The driving motor can drive the flexible transmission belt through the driving wheel to drive the frying basket hanging frame to ascend or descend. Through cooperation of the driving motor, the flexible transmission belt, the driving wheel and the driven wheels, stable lifting of the frying basket is achieved, the stability and safety in the lifting process are improved, and the frying basket lifting device has wide application prospects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lifting mechanisms, specifically to a flexible lifting mechanism for fryers. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional fryers rely on manual control (such as levers or chains) to raise and lower the frying basket. In high-temperature environments, this can easily lead to burns due to slippage from oil or accidental contact. Furthermore, the lack of automatic limit protection during raising and lowering means that operational errors could cause the basket to fall or oil to splash. Mechanical components (such as gears and chains) are susceptible to wear and tear from temperature changes and oil contamination, leading to jamming, shaking, or abnormal noises after prolonged use. The single-axis support design can cause the basket to tilt, increasing the risk of oil spillage. Frequent cleaning and lubrication of mechanical components are required, especially in high-temperature and high-humidity environments, resulting in short maintenance cycles and high labor intensity; additionally, replacement costs for parts (such as chains and gears) are high.

[0003] However, automatic lifting mechanisms, being located near the fryer, are prone to grease buildup on gears and motors, making cleaning and maintenance difficult. Furthermore, the high temperatures near the fryer place higher demands on the motor's heat resistance, increasing production and maintenance costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a lifting mechanism for fryers that balances ease of maintenance with stable basket lifting. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model aims to provide a flexible lifting mechanism for fryers, which enables smooth lifting of the frying basket, high transmission efficiency, and easy installation and maintenance.

[0005] To achieve this technical objective, the present invention provides a flexible lifting mechanism for an fryer, comprising a fryer basket hanger and a frame that can be connected to the fryer basket. A flat drive assembly is installed on the side of the frame away from the fryer. The drive assembly includes a drive motor, a drive wheel, and a plurality of driven wheels. The drive motor is drivenly connected to the drive wheel. Flexible transmission belts are provided on the driven wheels. At least two support frames that can be clamped and lifted together with the flexible transmission belts are also provided on one side of the fryer basket hanger.

[0006] The frame is also equipped with a limit bracket and a limit switch. The limit switch is located on one side of the limit bracket. The limit bracket can move together with the flexible transmission belt. The drive motor can drive the flexible transmission belt to raise or lower the frying basket rack through the drive wheel.

[0007] Preferably, the drive motor is a geared motor, the driving wheel is a toothed idler wheel, and at least one of the driven wheels is a toothed idler wheel.

[0008] Preferably, a tensioning mechanism for tensioning the drive motor is also provided on one side of the drive motor.

[0009] Preferably, the support frame is further provided with a mounting frame, and the mounting frame is hinged with guide rollers that can fit against the frame;

[0010] Preferably, the frying basket hanger has a ring structure.

[0011] Preferably, the system also includes a tensioning wheel, and there are four driven wheels, with the tensioning wheel located between the driving wheel and the driven wheels.

[0012] Preferably, the flexible transmission belt is one of a synchronous belt, a chain, or a V-belt.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that it provides a flexible lifting mechanism for fryers, which enables smooth lifting of the frying basket, improving the stability and safety of the lifting process during fryer use. Furthermore, by incorporating components such as limit brackets, limit switches, and tensioning mechanisms, the stability and safety of the lifting process are further enhanced. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is another visual schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] 1. Tensioning mechanism; 2. Drive motor; 3. Flexible transmission belt; 4. Driven pulley; 5. Basket hanger; 6. Support frame; 7. Tensioning pulley; 8. Limit switch; 9. Limit bracket; 10. Drive pulley. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The utility model of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. In order to provide a clear and complete description of the technical solution, the following embodiments are selected for illustration; other embodiments obtained based on the content described in this application without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0018] In the following embodiments, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom" and other orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the purpose of clearly describing this embodiment, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0019] like Figure 1-2As shown, a specific embodiment of this utility model is a flexible lifting mechanism for an fryer, comprising a frying basket hanger 5 and a frame that can be connected to the frying basket of the fryer. A flat drive assembly is installed on the side of the frame away from the fryer, and a partition with strip-shaped holes is provided between the drive assembly and the frying basket of the fryer, allowing the frying basket hanger 5 to move up and down along the strip-shaped holes of the partition. The drive assembly includes a drive motor 2, a drive wheel 10, and four driven wheels 4, with a tension wheel 7 located between the drive wheel 10 and the driven wheels 4. The drive motor 2 is driven by the drive wheel 10, and flexible transmission belts 3 are respectively provided on the drive wheel 10, the four driven wheels 4, and the tension wheel 7. Two support frames 6 are also provided on one side of the frying basket hanger 5, which can be clamped and raised together with the flexible transmission belts 3.

[0020] To better control the lifting and lowering, the drive motor 2 is configured as a geared motor, which reduces energy consumption and saves space. The driving pulley 10 is a toothed idler pulley, and one of the four driven pulleys 4 is also a toothed idler pulley. The toothed idler pulley configuration can change the transmission direction of the flexible transmission belt 3, increasing flexibility. The drive motor 2 works in conjunction with the driving pulley 10 to drive the flexible transmission belt 3 to raise or lower the basket rack 5.

[0021] To prevent the flexible transmission belt from loosening, a tensioning mechanism 1 is provided on one side of the geared motor for tensioning the geared motor. This mechanism includes a tensioning wheel 7 and an adjusting bolt, which are used to adjust the tension of the flexible transmission belt 3, thereby ensuring the efficiency and stability of the transmission.

[0022] To enhance control safety, a limit bracket 9 and a limit switch 8 are installed on the frame. The limit switch 8 is located on one side of the limit bracket 9, which can move together with the flexible transmission belt 3. The limit bracket 9 and the limit switch 8 ensure the stability and safety of the lifting process.

[0023] To enable the hanging rack to rise and fall along a fixed track, a mounting bracket is installed on the support frame 6. Guide rollers are hinged to the mounting bracket to fit snugly against the machine frame. These guide rollers guide the hanging rack 5 to rise and fall smoothly along the machine frame, reducing noise and wear.

[0024] The frying basket rack 5 features a ring-shaped structure made of stainless steel, ensuring stability and preventing deformation. The rack 5 is designed to fit the frying basket perfectly, making it convenient and quick to place and retrieve.

[0025] The flexible transmission belt 3 can be a synchronous belt, chain, or V-belt. A toothed V-belt is preferred, as it experiences force through friction between two inclined surfaces. Because of its teeth, it has better flexibility than a regular V-belt. Toothed V-belts offer higher transmission efficiency and reduce the need for cushioning, providing shock absorption and resulting in smoother operation and lower noise.

[0026] The drive assembly provided by this utility model has a flat structure, which can significantly save installation space. At the same time, the flexible lifting mechanism is far away from the oil pot of the fryer, and is not easily affected by high temperature and oil stains. Through the cooperation of the drive motor 2, flexible transmission belt 3, drive wheel 10 and multiple driven wheels 4, the frying basket is lifted and lowered smoothly, which improves the stability and safety of the lifting process. In addition, by setting up components such as limit bracket 9, limit switch 8, tensioning mechanism 1 and guide roller, the performance of the lifting mechanism is optimized, further improving stability and safety, and has broad application prospects.

[0027] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any minor modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible lifting mechanism for a fryer, comprising a fryer basket hanger (5) connectable with a fryer basket and a frame, characterized in that: A flat drive assembly is installed on the side of the frame away from the fryer. The drive assembly includes a drive motor (2), a drive wheel (10), and a plurality of driven wheels (4). The drive motor (2) is driven to the drive wheel (10). Flexible transmission belts (3) are provided on the drive wheel (10) and the driven wheels (4). At least two support frames (6) are also provided on one side of the fryer basket hanger (5) that can be clamped and raised together with the flexible transmission belts (3). The frame is also equipped with a limit bracket (9) and a limit switch (8). The limit switch (8) is located on one side of the limit bracket (9). The limit bracket (9) can be clamped together with the flexible transmission belt (3) and move together. The drive motor (2) can drive the flexible transmission belt (3) to drive the frying basket hanger (5) to rise or fall through the drive wheel (10).

2. The flexible lift mechanism for a fryer as defined in claim 1, wherein: The drive motor (2) is a geared motor, the driving wheel (10) is a toothed idler wheel, and at least one of the driven wheels (4) is a toothed idler wheel.

3. The flexible lift mechanism for a fryer as defined in claim 1, wherein: A tensioning mechanism (1) for tensioning the drive motor (2) is also provided on one side of the drive motor (2).

4. The flexible lift mechanism for a fryer as defined in claim 1, wherein: The support frame (6) is also provided with a mounting frame, and the mounting frame is hinged with guide rollers that can fit against the frame.

5. The flexible lift mechanism for a fryer as defined in claim 1, wherein: The frying basket hanger (5) has a ring structure.

6. The flexible lifting mechanism for a fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a tensioning wheel (7), and there are four driven wheels (4). The tensioning wheel (7) is located between the driving wheel (10) and the driven wheels (4).

7. The flexible lift mechanism for a fryer as defined in claim 2, wherein: The flexible transmission belt (3) is one of a synchronous belt, a chain, or a V-belt.

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