A transfer platform for the turnover of heavy food barrels

Abstract

This utility model discloses a transfer platform for the turnover of heavy food containers, belonging to the technical field of food processing auxiliary equipment. The platform includes a feeding platform, a feeding and turning platform, a linear conveying platform, a brewing channel, a guardrail, and a slope structure. The feeding and turning platform is composed of multiple universal modules of the same size, which are fixed together by I-shaped connecting strips. The linear conveying platform adopts a directional rolling shaft with annular anti-slip grooves. Through the rolling structure design, combined with anti-slip, protective, and hygienic material treatment, it enables efficient transfer of heavy food containers by a single person pushing them lightly, avoiding contamination from the container contact with the ground. It is suitable for the efficient turnover of food containers weighing over 130kg in the production of brewed foods, improving turnover efficiency while meeting food hygiene standards, and solving the problems of laborious, unhygienic, and inflexible traditional transfer methods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of food processing auxiliary equipment, specifically relating to a transfer platform for the turnover of heavy food barrels, especially suitable for the hygienic transfer and multi-process turnover of material barrels weighing over 130kg in the production of soaked foods. The rolling structure design achieves efficient and safe material barrel transportation. Background Technology

[0002] In the industrial production of pickled foods (such as pickled chicken feet and pickled vegetables), heavy-duty food containers (each container containing materials and pickling liquid weighing over 130 kg) are required for pickling and handling. Existing methods for transferring heavy-duty food containers present the following significant problems:

[0003] Difficult turnover and low efficiency: The heavy weight of the containers requires multiple people to push or move them manually, and the transfer of a single container is time-consuming, which seriously restricts the production rhythm; High hygiene risk: Food containers are in direct contact with the ground, making them easy to be contaminated with stains and microorganisms, and the dragging process may cause wear on the bottom of the container, increasing the risk of material contamination and failing to meet food hygiene standards; Poor flexibility: It is difficult to flexibly adjust the direction when transferring on the ground, and it is easy to get stuck or collide in narrow areas of the workshop or when transferring between multiple processes, affecting the continuity; Inconvenient cleaning: The containers are placed on the ground, which makes it easy for residue and water to accumulate on the bottom and surrounding ground. Cleaning requires frequent movement of the containers, which is cumbersome and makes it difficult to ensure the hygiene of the workshop.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a transfer platform that can enable efficient turnover of heavy food containers, avoid ground contact, and flexibly adjust direction to solve the above pain points. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a transfer platform for the turnover of heavy food containers, the specific technical solution of which is as follows:

[0006] The platform includes a feeding platform, a material turning platform, a linear conveyor platform, a foaming channel, guardrails, and a slope structure. Among them:

[0007] The feeding platform is made of 304 stainless steel with a thickness of ≥3mm in one piece to ensure load-bearing capacity (suitable for heavy food containers weighing 130kg or more); the platform is 10±0.5cm above the ground to prevent food containers from directly contacting the ground; the bottom is evenly distributed with adjustable support feet to adapt to differences in ground flatness and ensure the platform is level and stable.

[0008] The feeding and steering platform is composed of an array of multiple universal modules of the same size, which are fixed together by I-shaped connecting strips. Each universal module includes a module base, T-shaped slots on both sides of the module base, inserts, universal balls, and a dustproof shell. At least four inserts are welded in an array on the module base. The universal balls are mounted on the inserts and are made of 316L stainless steel with a diameter of 25-35mm. The dustproof shell has positioning holes corresponding to the arrayed inserts, allowing the universal balls to protrude through the positioning holes. When two universal modules are connected, the I-shaped connecting strips are embedded at the junction of the T-shaped slots of the two module bases to fix the two universal modules together. The feeding and steering platform and the feeding platform are installed close together.

[0009] The linear conveyor platform consists of two or more rolling conveyor belts. The multiple rolling conveyor belts are arranged at intervals and are closely connected to the feeding and turning platform. The rolling conveyor belt consists of multiple parallel and equally spaced directional rolling shafts and a fixed base that is rotatably installed with the directional rolling shafts. The fixed base is filled with food-grade grease. The directional rolling shafts are made of 316L stainless steel with a diameter ≥40mm.

[0010] The foaming channel and the feeding and turning platform are constructed using the same universal module array. The area of ​​the foaming channel is smaller than that of the feeding and turning platform. The foaming channel and the feeding and turning platform are respectively close to the two ends of the linear conveyor platform, forming a flow line.

[0011] The guardrail is made of 304 stainless steel pipe with a diameter of 12-16mm, including a vertical section and a top guardrail that bends inward by 5-10cm. It is welded to both sides of the linear conveyor platform and installed at the edge of the foaming channel.

[0012] The sloping structure is installed at the outlet of the foaming channel, creating a height difference with the foaming channel.

[0013] Furthermore, the top of the mounting base is provided with a circular groove with a diameter 2-3mm larger than the universal ball bearing, the groove depth is 1 / 3-1 / 2 of the ball bearing diameter, and the edge of the groove is provided with an arc-shaped chamfer with R≥2mm.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer circumference of the directional rolling shaft is evenly distributed with annular anti-slip grooves with a width of 3-5mm and a depth of 0.5-1mm, and the axial spacing of the annular anti-slip grooves is 50-80mm.

[0015] Furthermore, a rounded transition with a radius of R≥20mm is provided at the connection between the vertical section and the curved section of the guardrail.

[0016] Furthermore, a 15°-20° transition slope is provided at the connection between the material feeding steering platform and the linear conveying platform.

[0017] Preferably, the surface roughness Ra of the feeding platform is ≤0.8μm, the surface roughness Ra of all welding parts is ≤1.6μm after polishing, and the welding parts are continuous welded with a weld width of 3-5mm.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. Stable load-bearing capacity and labor-saving operation: The feeding platform is made of thick-walled 304 stainless steel in one piece, with directional rolling shaft and slope design, allowing a single person to push heavy food buckets weighing over 130kg, greatly reducing labor intensity; the universal ball bearings enable 360° flexible steering, adapting to the needs of multi-process turnover.

[0020] 2. Hygiene meets food standards: The platform is designed to be off the ground to prevent food containers from coming into contact with the ground and causing contamination; the 304 / 316L stainless steel material is rust-resistant and easy to clean, with a polished surface treatment (Ra≤0.8μm) and a welded structure without dead corners to reduce material residue; the bearing seats are filled with food-grade grease to prevent lubricant from contaminating the food.

[0021] 3. Comprehensive safety protection: The top bend of the guardrail effectively prevents food containers from tipping over; the rounded corner design avoids scratches during operation; the ring-shaped anti-slip groove and transition ramp ensure stability during the conveying process and reduce the risk of collision.

[0022] 4. Highly adaptable and easy to maintain: Adjustable support feet adapt to different ground conditions; sealed bearing housings reduce dust intrusion and extend service life; universal ball bearings and directional rolling shafts are detachable and replaceable for convenient maintenance.

[0023] 5. Improve turnover efficiency: Through the coordinated design of the feeding and turning platform and the linear conveyor platform, continuous turnover of food buckets is achieved, reducing waiting time; the smooth surface of the platform and the slope-assisted design reduce the transfer time of a single bucket by more than 50%. Attached Figure Description

[0024] For ease of explanation, this utility model is described in detail below with reference to the specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 Diagram of the installation structure of the universal module array;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the universal module structure;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a linear conveyor platform.

[0029] The component names corresponding to each number in the diagram are as follows:

[0030] 1-Feeding platform, 2-Feeding and turning platform, 3-Linear conveyor platform, 4-Brewing channel, 5-Guardrail, 6-Slope structure, 7-Heavy-duty food barrel, 21-Universal module, 22-I-shaped connecting strip, 211-Module base, 212-Inlay base, 213-Universal ball bearing, 214-Dustproof shell, 215-T-shaped groove, 31-Directional rolling shaft, 32-Fixed base, 33-Annular anti-slip groove. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] This embodiment of a transfer platform for the turnover of heavy food containers includes a feeding platform 1, a feeding and turning platform 2, a linear conveyor platform 3, a brewing channel 4, a guardrail 5, and a slope structure 6. The components are assembled in a coordinated manner according to their functions.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the feeding platform 1 is made of 304 stainless steel with a thickness of ≥3mm in one piece to ensure that the load-bearing capacity is suitable for heavy food barrels 7 weighing over 130kg; the platform is 10±0.5cm above the ground to avoid the food barrels from directly contacting the ground; the bottom is evenly distributed with adjustable support feet to adapt to differences in ground flatness and ensure the platform is level and stable; the feeding and turning platform 2 and the feeding platform 1 are installed close to each other; the brewing channel 4 and the feeding and turning platform 2 are respectively close to the two ends of the linear conveyor platform 3 to form a flow line.

[0034] like Figures 2-3 As shown, the feeding and steering platform 2 is composed of an array of multiple universal modules 21 of the same size, which are fixed together by I-shaped connecting strips 22. Each universal module 21 includes a module base 211, T-shaped slots 215 on both sides of the module base 211, inserts 212, universal balls 213, and a dustproof shell 214. At least four inserts 212 are welded in an array on the module base 211. The universal balls 213 are mounted on the inserts 212 and are made of 316L stainless steel with a diameter of 25-35mm. The dustproof shell 214 has positioning holes corresponding to the arrayed inserts 212, allowing the universal balls 213 to protrude through the positioning holes. The dustproof shell 214 is welded to the module base 211. When two universal modules 21 are connected, the I-shaped connecting strips 22 are embedded at the joint of the T-shaped slots 215 of the two module bases 211 to fix the two universal modules 21.

[0035] like Figure 1As shown, the linear conveyor platform 3 consists of two or more rolling conveyor belts. The multiple rolling conveyor belts are arranged at intervals and are closely connected to the feeding and turning platform 2. The rolling conveyor belt consists of multiple parallel and equally spaced directional rolling shafts 31 and a fixed base 32 that is rotatably installed with the directional rolling shafts 31. The fixed base 32 is filled with food-grade grease. The directional rolling shafts 31 are made of 316L stainless steel with a diameter ≥40mm.

[0036] The foaming channel 4 and the feeding and turning platform 2 are constructed using the same array of universal modules 21, and the area of ​​the foaming channel 4 is smaller than that of the feeding and turning platform 2.

[0037] The guardrail 5 is made of 304 stainless steel pipe with a diameter of 12-16mm, including a vertical section and a top guardrail section that bends inward by 5-10cm. It is welded to both sides of the linear conveyor platform 3 and installed at the edge of the foaming channel 4.

[0038] The slope structure 6 is installed at the outlet of the foaming channel 4, forming a height difference with the foaming channel 4.

[0039] Furthermore, the top of the mounting base 212 is provided with a circular groove with a diameter 2-3mm larger than that of the universal ball 213, the groove depth is 1 / 3-1 / 2 of the ball diameter, and the edge of the groove is provided with an arc-shaped chamfer with R≥2mm.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, the outer circumference of the directional rolling shaft 31 is evenly distributed with annular anti-slip grooves 33 with a width of 3-5mm and a depth of 0.5-1mm, and the axial spacing of the annular anti-slip grooves 33 is 50-80mm.

[0041] Furthermore, a rounded transition with a radius of R≥20mm is provided at the connection between the vertical section and the bent section of guardrail 5.

[0042] Furthermore, a 15°-20° transition slope is provided at the connection between the feeding and turning platform 2 and the linear conveying platform 3.

[0043] Preferably, the surface roughness Ra of the feeding platform 1 is ≤0.8μm, and the surface roughness Ra of all welding parts is ≤1.6μm after polishing. The welding parts are continuous welded with a weld width of 3-5mm.

[0044] The operation process of this embodiment is as follows:

[0045] First, platform debugging is carried out. By adjusting the screws of the support feet of the feeding platform 1, the feeding platform 1 is kept at a slope of 1.8° along the conveying direction, and the overall horizontal error is ≤0.5°. At the same time, the rotation flexibility of the universal ball bearing 213 and the smoothness of the directional rolling shaft 31 are checked to ensure that there is no jamming. When loading and turning, a forklift is used to place the heavy food barrel 7 (weighing 150kg) filled with materials on the feeding and turning platform 2 at the inlet end. The operator gently pushes the barrel and uses the 360° rotation characteristics of the universal ball bearing 213 to adjust the direction of the barrel to be parallel to the linear conveying platform 3.

[0046] During the linear conveying stage, the food bucket is pushed into the linear conveying platform 3, and the bottom of the bucket contacts the directional rolling shaft 31. The annular anti-slip groove 33 increases friction to prevent slipping. With the assistance of a 3cm slope, a single person can push the bucket to move at a uniform speed (about 0.6m / s) along the path defined by the guardrail 5. When multiple buckets are being turned over, when the previous bucket moves to the middle feeding and turning platform 2, the next bucket can be placed at the entrance end at the same time. Continuous turnover can be achieved through the buffer space of the feeding and turning platform 2, and the distance between the two buckets should be ≥50cm.

[0047] During the unloading and cleaning process, after the barrel reaches the outlet, it is transferred to the storage area by a forklift. During cleaning, the platform surface is washed with a high-pressure water gun, and the wastewater flows along the edge of the platform to the workshop drainage ditch. The gap between the universal ball bearing 213 and the inlay seat 212, and the gap between the directional rolling shaft 31 can be directly washed by the water flow, leaving no dead corners for hygiene.

[0048] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the concept and scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by those skilled in the art without departing from the design concept of the present invention should fall within the protection scope of the present invention. The technical content for which protection is sought in the present invention has been fully described in the claims.

Claims

1. A transfer platform for heavy food barrel turnover, characterized by: It includes a feeding platform (1), a feeding and turning platform (2), a linear conveying platform (3), a foaming channel (4), a guardrail (5), and a slope structure (6); The feeding platform (1) is integrally formed of 304 stainless steel with a thickness of ≥3mm, with a height of 10±0.5cm from the ground and adjustable support feet at the bottom; The feeding and steering platform (2) is composed of an array of multiple universal modules (21) of the same size, which are fixed together by I-shaped connecting strips (22). Each universal module (21) includes a module base (211), T-shaped slots (215) on both sides of the module base (211), inserts (212), universal balls (213), and a dustproof shell (214). At least four inserts (212) are welded in an array on the module base (211). The universal balls (213) are installed on... On the mounting base (212), the universal ball bearing (213) is made of 316L stainless steel with a diameter of 25-35mm; the dustproof shell (214) is provided with positioning holes corresponding to the array of mounting bases, so that the universal ball bearing (213) is exposed through the positioning holes; when the two universal modules (21) are connected, the I-shaped connecting strip (22) is embedded into the T-shaped slot (215) of the two module bases (211) to form the fixation of the two universal modules (21); the feeding steering platform (2) and the feeding platform (1) are installed close to each other; The linear conveying platform (3) consists of two or more rolling conveyor belts. The multiple rolling conveyor belts are arranged at intervals and are closely connected to the feeding and turning platform (2). The rolling conveyor belt consists of multiple parallel and equally spaced directional rolling shafts (31) and a fixed base (32) rotatably installed with the directional rolling shafts (31). The fixed base (32) is filled with food-grade grease. The directional rolling shafts (31) are made of 316L stainless steel with a diameter ≥40mm. The foaming channel (4) and the feeding and turning platform (2) are constructed using the same array of universal modules (21). The area of ​​the foaming channel (4) is smaller than that of the feeding and turning platform (2). The foaming channel (4) and the feeding and turning platform (2) are respectively close to the two ends of the linear conveying platform (3) to form a moving line. The guardrail (5) is made of 304 stainless steel pipe with a diameter of 12-16mm, including a vertical section and a top guardrail section that bends inward by 5-10cm. It is welded to both sides of the linear conveyor platform (3) and installed at the edge of the foaming channel (4). The slope structure (6) is installed at the outlet of the foaming channel (4) and forms a height difference with the foaming channel (4).

2. A transfer platform for heavy food barrel turnover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the mounting base (212) is provided with a circular groove with a diameter 2-3 mm larger than that of the universal ball (213), the groove depth is 1 / 3-1 / 2 of the ball diameter, and the groove edge is provided with an arc-shaped chamfer with R≥2mm.

3. The transfer platform for heavy food drum turnover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The directional rolling shaft (31) has annular anti-slip grooves (33) with a width of 3-5 mm and a depth of 0.5-1 mm evenly distributed on its outer circumference, and the axial spacing of the annular anti-slip grooves is 50-80 mm.

4. A transfer platform for the turnover of heavy food containers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection between the vertical section and the bent section of the guardrail (5) is provided with a rounded transition of R≥20mm.

5. A transfer platform for the turnover of heavy food containers according to claim 1, characterized in that: A 15°-20° transition slope is provided at the connection between the feeding and turning platform (2) and the linear conveying platform (3).

6. A transfer platform for the turnover of heavy food containers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface roughness of the feeding platform (1) is Ra≤0.8μm, and the surface roughness of all welding parts is Ra≤1.6μm after polishing. The welding parts are continuous welded with a weld width of 3-5mm.

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