Quick clamping and wrapping whole basket positioning mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to edible mushroom production equipment field, concretely for quick clamping package whole basket positioning mechanism, include following parts: frame, as the support structure of whole mechanism, conveying roller way, install on the frame, and close to the bottom end of frame, be used for conveying the article of clamping package to wait, left and right clamping package subassembly, install on the frame, and be located above conveying roller way, be used for carrying out horizontal clamping to article, front and back clamping package subassembly, also install on the frame, and be located above conveying roller way, and cooperate with left and right clamping package subassembly, be used for carrying out longitudinal clamping and positioning to article, the collaborative work of left and right clamping package subassembly and front and back clamping package subassembly has guaranteed the stable clamping of article in horizontal direction and longitudinal direction. Especially, the hinged design of the clamping package cylinder and the adjusting frame in the front and back clamping package subassembly makes the clamping package board one can adjust the position flexibly, adapts to different size and shape of article, improves the precision and stability of clamping.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of edible fungi production equipment, specifically a rapid clamping and positioning mechanism for whole baskets. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of edible fungi, the use of plastic crates has become increasingly common in order to improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, and protect the mushroom bags from damage. Plastic crates not only effectively carry and transport the mushroom bags, but also allow for rapid transfer between different processes, thereby improving the smoothness and efficiency of the overall production flow.

[0003] However, after the edible mushroom substrate is bagged and sterilized at high temperature, the bottom of the plastic crates often deforms, resulting in irregular and tilted arrangement of the mushroom bags inside. This irregular state poses a great challenge to subsequent processes (such as removing the caps, removing the sticks, inoculation, capping, and stuffing with sponges), because each process often needs to be carried out under the premise that the mushroom bags are in a stable position to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the operation.

[0004] While existing automated production line operation modes have improved production efficiency to some extent, how to effectively position the mushroom bags when processing whole baskets of mushroom bags to prevent them from moving or tilting during the transfer between processes has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0005] Especially when using liquid microbial cultures for production, the short growth cycle, high purity, convenient inoculation, and suitability for industrial production place higher demands on the stability and accuracy of the production process. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a rapid bag clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism.

[0008] (II) Technical Solution

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: The quick-clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism of this utility model includes the following components:

[0010] The frame serves as the supporting structure for the entire mechanism;

[0011] A conveyor roller conveyor, installed on the frame and near the bottom of the frame, is used to convey items to be clamped;

[0012] The left and right clamping assemblies are mounted on the frame and located above the conveyor rollers for laterally clamping the items.

[0013] The front and rear clamping assemblies are also mounted on the frame and located above the conveyor rollers. They cooperate with the left and right clamping assemblies to clamp and position the items longitudinally.

[0014] Specifically, the front and rear clamping bag components include:

[0015] The clamping cylinder is hinged to the mounting bracket on the top of the frame;

[0016] The mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the side frame of the machine frame to provide a mounting base for the clamping cylinder;

[0017] The hinge frame is located at the bottom of the output end of the clamping cylinder;

[0018] A clamping plate has a pin running through it. The two ends of the pin are rotatably connected to the hinge frame via a rotating shaft. An adjusting frame is installed on the rear side of the clamping plate. The output end of the clamping cylinder is hinged to the adjusting frame via a hinge shaft and is used to adjust the position of the clamping plate.

[0019] The left and right clip-on bag components specifically include:

[0020] Cylinder mounting bracket, fixedly installed on the side frame of the machine frame;

[0021] The clamping cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the cylinder mounting base to provide power for left and right clamping;

[0022] The second clamping plate is fixedly installed at the output end of the clamping cylinder and moves left and right as the clamping cylinder extends and retracts, thereby achieving lateral clamping of the item.

[0023] Preferably, the conveyor roller conveyor includes a plurality of parallel rollers with gaps between them for conveying items.

[0024] More preferably, a drive motor is fixedly installed at the front end of the conveyor roller conveyor, a sprocket is installed at one end of a plurality of parallel rollers, a transmission chain is sleeved between the sprockets on the plurality of parallel rollers, and a rotating gear is installed at the other end of the roller at the end of the conveyor roller conveyor where the drive motor is installed, and the output end of the drive motor meshes with the rotating gear through the drive gear.

[0025] Preferably, the clamping plate has an opening, and the adjusting frame is hinged to the opening.

[0026] Preferably, the top clamping cylinder is inclined on the frame.

[0027] More preferably, the first and second clamping plates are covered with cushioning pads.

[0028] Preferably, sensors are provided on the first and second clamping plates.

[0029] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0030] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a quick-clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0031] Improve production efficiency:

[0032] This mechanism, through integrated conveyor rollers, left and right clamping assemblies, and front and rear clamping assemblies, enables continuous conveying and rapid clamping and positioning of items, significantly improving the automation level and operational efficiency of the production line.

[0033] Enhance clamping stability and precision:

[0034] The coordinated operation of the left and right clamping assemblies and the front and rear clamping assemblies ensures stable clamping of items in both the horizontal and vertical directions. In particular, the hinged design of the top clamping cylinder and the adjustment frame in the front and rear clamping assemblies allows the clamping plate to be flexibly adjusted to adapt to items of different sizes and shapes, improving clamping accuracy and stability.

[0035] The conveyor rollers feature a design with multiple parallel rollers and are equipped with a drive motor and transmission system to ensure the smoothness and continuity of the transport of items, further improving the accuracy of clamping and positioning.

[0036] Protect the clamped items:

[0037] The cushioning pads wrapped on clamping plates one and two effectively reduce the impact and damage to the clamped items during the clamping process, protecting the integrity and quality of the items.

[0038] Intelligentization and Automation:

[0039] Sensors are installed on clamping plates one and two to monitor the clamping status and the position of the items in real time, providing data support for subsequent automated control and optimization. This intelligent design helps improve the flexibility and responsiveness of the production line.

[0040] Compact structure and easy maintenance:

[0041] The entire mechanism is compactly designed with logical connections between components, facilitating installation and debugging. Furthermore, the modular design of each component facilitates subsequent maintenance and replacement, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

[0042] Improve production safety:

[0043] The automated clamping and positioning mechanism reduces the need for manual operation and lowers the risk of accidents caused by improper operation by workers. Furthermore, the stability and reliability of the mechanism itself further enhance safety during the production process.

[0044] Enhance production line flexibility:

[0045] This mechanism can quickly adapt to the clamping needs of items of different sizes, shapes and weights, and can achieve flexible conversion of the production line through simple adjustments, thereby improving the adaptability and flexibility of the production line.

[0046] In summary, the rapid bag clamping and positioning mechanism described in this patent document demonstrates significant benefits in improving production efficiency, enhancing clamping stability and accuracy, protecting clamped items, achieving intelligence and automation, having a compact structure and being easy to maintain, and improving production safety. Attached Figure Description

[0047] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0048] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of this utility model;

[0049] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0050] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Front and rear bag clamping assemblies; 3. Left and right bag clamping assemblies; 4. Conveyor rollers; 5. Mounting base; 6. Top bag clamping cylinder; 7. Adjusting frame; 8. Hinge frame; 9. Cylinder fixing seat; 10. Side bag clamping cylinder; 11. Second bag clamping plate; 12. Opening; 13. Drive motor; 14. Roller; 15. Pin shaft; 16. First bag clamping plate; 17. Sprocket. Detailed Implementation

[0051] 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. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0052] Please see Figure 1-3 The quick-clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism of this utility model includes the following components:

[0053] Frame 1 serves as the supporting structure for the entire mechanism;

[0054] Conveyor roller 4 is installed on the frame 1 and near the bottom of the frame 1 for conveying items to be clamped;

[0055] The left and right clamping components 3 are installed on the frame 1 and located above the conveyor roller 4, and are used to clamp the items laterally.

[0056] The front and rear clamping assemblies 2 are also installed on the frame 1 and located above the conveyor roller 4. They cooperate with the left and right clamping assemblies 3 to clamp and position the items longitudinally.

[0057] Specifically, the front and rear clamping bag assembly 2 includes:

[0058] The top clamping cylinder 6 is hinged to the mounting bracket on the top of the frame 1;

[0059] The mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the side frame of the frame 1 to provide a mounting base for the top clamping cylinder 6;

[0060] The hinge frame 8 is located at the bottom end of the output end of the top clamping cylinder 6;

[0061] A clamping plate 16 has a pin 15 running through it. The two ends of the pin 15 are rotatably connected to the hinge frame 8 via a rotating shaft. An adjusting frame 7 is installed on the rear side of the clamping plate 16. The output end of the top clamping cylinder 6 is hinged to the adjusting frame 7 via a hinge shaft and is used to adjust the position of the clamping plate 16.

[0062] The left and right clip-on bag components 3 specifically include:

[0063] The cylinder mounting base 9 is fixedly installed on the side frame of the machine frame 1;

[0064] The side-clamping cylinder 10 is fixedly installed on the top of the cylinder mounting base 9 to provide power for left and right clamping;

[0065] The second clamping plate 11 is fixedly installed at the output end of the side clamping cylinder 10. It moves left and right as the side clamping cylinder 10 extends and retracts, thereby achieving lateral clamping of the item.

[0066] The preferred solution for the aforementioned rapid bag clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism is as follows:

[0067] Working principle of conveyor roller 4

[0068] The conveyor roller conveyor 4 of this invention consists of multiple parallel rollers 14 with gaps between them to allow items to slide and be conveyed smoothly. To achieve synchronous rotation of the rollers 14, a drive motor 13 is fixedly installed at the front end of the conveyor roller conveyor 4. The output end of the drive motor 13 meshes with a rotating gear at the other end of the roller 14 on the conveyor roller conveyor 4, which is equipped with the drive motor, via a drive gear. Simultaneously, a sprocket 17 is installed at one end of each roller 14, and these sprockets 17 are connected by a transmission chain to form a closed-loop transmission system. When the drive motor 13 starts, its power is transmitted to the rotating gear through the drive gear, which in turn drives all the rollers 14 to rotate synchronously via the transmission chain, thereby achieving continuous conveying of items.

[0069] Working principle of bag clamping and whole basket positioning

[0070] The clamping plate and the adjusting frame 7 are hinged: the clamping plate 16 has an opening 12, and the adjusting frame 7 is hinged to this opening 12. This design allows the clamping plate 16 to swing or adjust within a certain range to accommodate baskets of different sizes or shapes. When it is necessary to clamp the basket of items, the adjusting frame 7 will move the clamping plate 16 (and possibly the connected clamping plate 11) closer to the basket of items until it is properly clamped.

[0071] The top clamping cylinder 6 is tilted on the frame 1. This arrangement helps to generate greater clamping or adjustment force. The telescopic movement of the top clamping cylinder 6 is transmitted to the clamping plate 16 through the adjusting frame 7, enabling it to accurately clamp or release the entire basket of goods. At the same time, the tilted arrangement also helps to reduce the lateral force experienced by the top clamping cylinder 6 during telescopic movement, improving the stability and service life of the equipment.

[0072] Application of cushioning pads and sensors: To protect the surface of the basket of goods from damage, cushioning pads are wrapped on clamping plates 16 and 11. These pads provide excellent cushioning during clamping, reducing impact and friction on the surface of the basket. Furthermore, to further improve the accuracy and safety of clamping, sensors are also installed on clamping plates 16 and 11. These sensors can monitor parameters such as pressure and displacement in real time during clamping, ensuring appropriate clamping force without damaging the basket. Simultaneously, the sensors can be connected to a control system to achieve automated control and remote monitoring.

[0073] Overall Workflow

[0074] When the entire crate of goods is conveyed to the designated position, the conveyor roller 4 starts working, transporting the crate forward to below the crate clamping and positioning mechanism. At this time, the top clamping cylinder 6 begins its extension and retraction movement, which, through the adjusting frame 7, moves the clamping plate 16 closer to the crate of goods. During the clamping process, the buffer pads act as cushioning pads, protecting the surface of the crate of goods from damage; simultaneously, sensors monitor the clamping status in real time to ensure that the clamping force is moderate and will not damage the crate of goods. After clamping is complete, the entire mechanism can be moved, rotated, or positioned as needed to meet subsequent production or processing requirements.

[0075] I. Overall Working Principle

[0076] This utility model describes a rapid clamping and positioning mechanism for a whole basket. The mechanism uses a frame 1 as a support structure and integrates key components such as a conveyor roller 4, left and right clamping components 3, and front and rear clamping components 2 to achieve precise clamping and positioning of items during the conveying process.

[0077] II. Key Components and Their Working Principles

[0078] Frame 1: Serves as the supporting structure for the entire mechanism, ensuring the stable installation and coordinated operation of all components.

[0079] Conveying roller conveyor 4: Installed at the bottom of the frame 1, it continuously conveys items to be packaged through multiple parallel rollers 14 and their drive system (such as drive motor 13, sprocket 17, transmission chain, etc.). The gap design between the rollers 14 helps to reduce resistance during item conveying and improve conveying efficiency.

[0080] Left and right pocket clip components 3:

[0081] Cylinder mounting base 9: It is fixedly installed on the side frame of the machine frame 1 to provide a stable mounting base for the side clamping cylinder 10.

[0082] Side-clamping cylinder 10: As a power source, it is fixedly installed on the top of the cylinder mounting base 9. Through its telescopic movement, it provides the necessary power for left and right clamping.

[0083] Clamping plate 2 11: Fixedly installed at the output end of the side clamping cylinder 10, it moves left and right as the side clamping cylinder 10 extends and retracts. When the side clamping cylinder 10 extends, clamping plate 2 11 moves closer to the item, achieving lateral clamping of the item; conversely, when the side clamping cylinder 10 retracts, clamping plate 2 11 moves away from the item, releasing the clamping force.

[0084] Front and rear clip-on bag assembly 2:

[0085] Top clamping cylinder 6: Hinged on the mounting bracket at the top of the frame 1, it provides power for front and rear clamping through its telescopic movement.

[0086] Mounting bracket: Fixedly mounted on the side frame of the frame 1, providing a stable mounting base for the top clamping cylinder 6.

[0087] Hinged frame 8: Located at the bottom end of the output end of the top bag-clamping cylinder 6, it is connected to the output end of the top bag-clamping cylinder 6 by a hinge. As the top bag-clamping cylinder 6 extends and retracts, the hinged frame 8 drives the bag-clamping plate 16 to move back and forth.

[0088] Clamping plate 16: A pin 15 passes through it, and the two ends of the pin 15 are rotatably connected to the hinge frame 8 via a pivot. This design allows the clamping plate 16 to move back and forth, and also to swing or adjust to a certain extent as needed to accommodate items of different shapes or sizes.

[0089] Adjustment frame 7: Installed on the rear side of the clamping plate 16, and hinged to the output end of the top clamping cylinder 6 via a hinge shaft. The presence of adjustment frame 7 allows the extension and retraction force of the top clamping cylinder 6 to be transmitted to the clamping plate 16 more effectively, and also helps to adjust the position of the clamping plate 16 during the clamping process.

[0090] III. Principles of Collaborative Work

[0091] When the item to be clamped is conveyed to the designated position, the conveyor roller 4 stops working. Then, the clamping cylinders 10 of the left and right clamping assemblies 3 extend, driving the clamping plate 11 towards the item, achieving lateral clamping. Simultaneously, the top clamping cylinders 6 of the front and rear clamping assemblies 2 also extend, driving the clamping plate 16 forward via the hinge frame 8 to vertically clamp and position the item. During clamping, the cushioning pads and sensors (if installed) on the clamping plate 16 and clamping plate 11 protect the item and ensure clamping accuracy. After clamping is complete, the entire mechanism can be moved, rotated, or positioned as needed to meet subsequent production or processing requirements.

[0092] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rapid bag clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism, characterized in that, Includes the following components: The frame (1) serves as the supporting structure for the entire mechanism; A conveyor roller (4) is installed on the frame (1) and near the bottom of the frame (1) for conveying items to be clamped; The left and right clamping components (3) are installed on the frame (1) and located above the conveyor roller (4) for lateral clamping of items; The front and rear clamping assemblies (2) are also installed on the frame (1) and located above the conveyor roller (4), and cooperate with the left and right clamping assemblies (3) to clamp and position the items longitudinally. Specifically, the front and rear clamping bag assembly (2) includes: The top clamping cylinder (6) is hinged to the mounting bracket on the top of the frame (1); The mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the side frame of the machine frame (1) to provide a mounting base for the clamping cylinder (6); The hinge frame (8) is located at the bottom end of the output end of the top clamping cylinder (6); A clamping plate (16) has a pin (15) running through it. The two ends of the pin (15) are rotatably connected to the hinge frame (8) through a rotating shaft. An adjusting frame (7) is installed on the rear side of the clamping plate (16). The output end of the top clamping cylinder (6) is hinged to the adjusting frame (7) through a hinge shaft and is used to adjust the position of the clamping plate (16). The left and right clip-on bag components (3) specifically include: The cylinder mounting base (9) is fixedly installed on the side frame of the machine frame (1); Side-clamping cylinder (10) is fixedly installed on the top of cylinder mounting base (9) to provide power for left and right clamping; The second clamping plate (11) is fixedly installed at the output end of the side clamping cylinder (10), and moves left and right as the side clamping cylinder (10) extends and retracts, so as to achieve lateral clamping of the item.

2. The rapid bag clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor roller (4) includes a plurality of parallel rollers (14) with gaps between them for conveying items.

3. The rapid bag clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, A drive motor (13) is fixedly installed at the front end of the conveyor roller (4). A sprocket (17) is installed at one end of a plurality of parallel rollers (14). A transmission chain is sleeved between the sprockets (17) on the plurality of parallel rollers (14). A rotating gear is installed at the other end of the roller (14) at the end where the drive motor (13) is installed on the conveyor roller (4). The output end of the drive motor (13) meshes with the rotating gear through the drive gear.

4. The rapid bag clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping plate (16) has an opening (12), and the adjusting frame (7) is hinged at the opening (12).

5. The rapid bag clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top clamping cylinder (6) is inclined on the frame (1).

6. The rapid bag clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first clamping plate (16) and the second clamping plate (11) are covered with cushioning pads.

7. The rapid bag clamping and whole-basket positioning mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, Sensors are provided on the first clamping plate (16) and the second clamping plate (11).

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