A wood chip collecting device for ice cream stick production
By combining the guiding and compression mechanisms, the problems of uneven sawdust compression and filter clogging are solved, achieving efficient sawdust collection in the popsicle stick production device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING STARTING LINE FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In existing popsicle stick production equipment, sawdust is not compressed evenly and easily clogs the filter screen, affecting the collection effect.
The guide mechanism directs the wood chips to the middle of the collection shell, and the cylinder and compression mechanism work together to squeeze them evenly. The cleaning mechanism cleans the filter screen in real time to prevent clogging.
It achieves uniform compression and effective collection of wood chips, improving the applicability and collection efficiency of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice cream stick production technology, specifically to a sawdust collection device for ice cream stick production. Background Technology
[0002] Ice cream is a frozen food with expanded volume made from drinking water, milk, milk powder, cream, sugar and other main ingredients, with the addition of appropriate food additives. It is produced through processes such as mixing, sterilization, homogenization, aging, freezing and hardening. It is one of the common foods for cooling off in summer. Ice cream sticks are an essential part of ice cream production. Ice cream sticks are made from birch wood and other raw materials through processes such as shaping, steaming, peeling, rotary cutting, punching, drying, polishing, sorting, inspection and packaging.
[0003] A search revealed a Chinese patent document disclosing a sawdust collection device for popsicle stick production [Application No.: CN202323533695.3]. This sawdust collection device includes a workbench, with a collection mechanism on one side of the workbench for collecting sawdust from the cut popsicle sticks, and a compaction mechanism within the collection mechanism for compacting the collected sawdust.
[0004] The device disclosed in this patent can compress wood chips by squeezing, thereby reducing the volume of the wood chips and facilitating subsequent processing. However, when the device is in use, the wood chips tend to move closer to the fan side with the airflow, resulting in uneven distribution of wood chips inside the fixed box. Furthermore, the bottom of the pressure plate of this device is relatively flat, so when compressing wood chips, the side with more wood chips receives greater force, while the side with fewer wood chips receives less force, which leads to uneven compression of the wood chips and poor compression effect.
[0005] Furthermore, the device can only clean the wood chips on the filter surface when compressing them. However, wood chips can easily get stuck on the filter surface due to the airflow. Failure to clean the wood chips in time will reduce the suction effect of the fan, thereby reducing the device's wood chip collection efficiency and affecting its applicability. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sawdust collection device for ice cream stick production, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sawdust collection device for ice cream stick production, comprising a collection shell and a blocking door installed at its lower opening, and further comprising:
[0008] A fan is installed on one side of the collection shell. The air inlet of the fan is connected to a fixed shell. A filter screen is embedded in the inner cavity of the fixed shell. A cleaning mechanism that reduces wood chips on the surface of the filter screen by rotating is installed in the inner cavity of the fixed shell.
[0009] A cylinder is bolted to the surface of the collection shell. The output shaft of the cylinder extends into the interior of the collection shell and is equipped with a compression mechanism that guides the wood chips by shape before squeezing them. Guide mechanisms are installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the collection shell to guide the wood chips from both sides toward the middle without affecting the use of the compression mechanism.
[0010] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a connecting frame fixed to one side of the inner cavity of the fixed housing and a fan blade rotating on its surface, wherein a scraping plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the fan blade.
[0011] Preferably, the compression mechanism includes a compression plate bolted to the cylinder output shaft and guide blocks fixed at two points on its bottom, with a guide groove provided in the middle of the bottom of the guide block.
[0012] Preferably, the guiding mechanism includes a connecting groove formed in the inner wall of the collecting shell and a rotating rod that rotates in the inner wall thereon. Torsion springs are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the rotating rod, and a guide plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod.
[0013] Preferably, one side of the inner cavity of the fixed shell has an inclined structure design, and the scraper plate is used in conjunction with the fixed shell.
[0014] Preferably, one side of the guide block has an inclined structure design, and the inner cavity of the guide groove has an arc-shaped structure design. The guide groove is used in conjunction with the guide block.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] This invention uses a guiding mechanism to guide wood chips, placing them in the center of the collection chamber. The cylinder and compression mechanism work together to guide and compress the wood chips, ensuring more even pressure distribution and improving compression efficiency. Furthermore, a cleaning mechanism continuously cleans the filter screen, reducing wood chip clogging and effectively improving collection. This invention solves the problems of poor compression and limited applicability in existing devices. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram from another perspective of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Collection shell; 2. Fan; 3. Fixed shell; 4. Filter screen; 5. Cylinder; 6. Cleaning mechanism; 61. Connecting frame; 62. Fan blade; 63. Scraper; 7. Compression mechanism; 71. Extrusion plate; 72. Guide block; 73. Guide groove; 8. Guide mechanism; 81. Connecting groove; 82. Rotating rod; 83. Torsion spring; 84. Guide plate; 9. Blocking gate. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, a sawdust collection device for popsicle stick production includes a collection shell 1. A blocking door 9 is installed at the opening at the bottom of the collection shell 1. The blocking door 9 can block the opening of the collection shell 1, so that sawdust will not easily be discharged from the inside of the collection shell 1, and it is also convenient to clean the collected sawdust. A fan 2 is provided on one side of the collection shell 1. The fan 2 can create a negative pressure inside the collection shell 1. The sawdust produced during popsicle stick production is sucked into the collection shell 1 through an air inlet pipe on one side of the collection shell 1, so as to facilitate subsequent processing of sawdust. The air inlet of the fan 2 is connected to a fixed shell 3. A filter screen 4 is embedded in the inner cavity of the fixed shell 3. The filter screen 4 can filter sawdust, so that the sawdust can be retained inside the collection shell 1 for subsequent processing. A cleaning mechanism 6 is installed in the inner cavity of the fixed shell 3. The cleaning mechanism 6 can clean the surface of the filter screen 4, so that the surface of the filter screen 4 will not be blocked by too much sawdust, effectively reducing the situation where there is too much sawdust on the surface of the filter screen 4, which affects the air discharge and sawdust collection effect.
[0024] A cylinder 5 is bolted to the surface of the collecting shell 1. The output shaft of the cylinder 5 passes through the interior of the collecting shell 1 and is fitted with a compression mechanism 7. The compression mechanism 7 can compress the wood chips with the help of the cylinder 5. The internal shape of the compression mechanism 7 can guide the wood chips on both sides, thereby improving the compression effect of the compression mechanism 7 on the wood chips and also improving the stability of the compression mechanism 7 when the cylinder 5 moves. Guide mechanisms 8 are installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the collecting shell 1. The guide mechanisms 8 can guide the wood chips entering the inner cavity of the collecting shell 1, so that they can be placed in the middle part of the inner cavity of the collecting shell 1, thereby further improving the compression effect of the wood chips. Under the action of the guide mechanism 8 itself, the compression mechanism 7 can be moved without the guide mechanism 8 affecting the normal movement of the compression mechanism 7, effectively improving the applicability of the device.
[0025] The cleaning mechanism 6 includes a connecting frame 61 fixed to one side of the inner cavity of the fixed housing 3. A fan blade 62 is rotatably connected to the surface of the connecting frame 61. With the assistance of the fan 2, air passing through the interior of the fixed housing 3 causes the fan blade 62 to rotate. One side of the fan blade 62 extends through to the other side of the filter screen 4 and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the penetration point. Two scraper plates 63 are fixedly connected to the surface of the fan blade 62, arranged in a circular array around the center of the fan blade 62. This mechanism can... When the fan blade 62 rotates, the scraper 63 rotates to clean the surface of the filter screen 4, reducing the likelihood of it becoming clogged due to excessive wood chips. One side of the inner cavity of the fixed shell 3 has an inclined structure design. The scraper 63 works in conjunction with the fixed shell 3. Under this action, when the scraper 63 rotates to clean the filter screen 4, the wood chips on its surface are easily moved away from the fixed shell 3 by the shape of the inner wall of the fixed shell 3, thereby reducing the possibility of wood chips clogging the filter screen 4 again.
[0026] The compression mechanism 7 includes a compression plate 71 bolted to the output shaft of the cylinder 5. The surface of the compression plate 71 is movably connected to the inner wall of the collection shell 1. Guide blocks 72 are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the compression plate 71. One side of the guide block 72 has an inclined structure design. A guide groove 73 is opened in the middle of the bottom of the guide block 72. The inner cavity of the guide groove 73 has an arc-shaped structure design. The guide groove 73 works in conjunction with the guide block 72. Under this action, the wood chips on both sides can be guided by the shape of the guide block 72, so that they can move to the middle part of the collection shell 1. Then, with the cooperation of the guide groove 73, the compression plate 71 can compress the wood chips more evenly, so that the force of the compression plate 71 on the wood chips can be more even, effectively improving the compression effect of the wood chips.
[0027] The guiding mechanism 8 includes a connecting groove 81 formed in the inner wall of the collecting shell 1. A rotating rod 82 is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the connecting groove 81. Torsion springs 83 are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the rotating rod 82. The other end of the torsion springs 83 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting groove 81. A guide plate 84 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod 82. With the cooperation of the torsion springs 83, the guide plate 84 can rotate through the rotating rod 82 when it is compressed, so as not to affect the normal movement of the compression mechanism 7. When the guiding mechanism 8 is not compressed, the guide plate 84 can return to the inclined state with the cooperation of the torsion springs 83, thereby guiding the wood chips near the fan 2, so that the wood chips can be in the middle part of the inner cavity of the collecting shell 1, which facilitates the subsequent compression of the wood chips by the compression mechanism 7.
[0028] It is worth noting that the technical features such as the collection shell 1 and the fan 2 proposed in this technical solution should be regarded as prior art. The specific structure, working principle and possible control methods and spatial arrangement of these technical features can be selected using conventional methods in this field. This technical solution will not elaborate further.
[0029] Working principle: First, connect one side of the collection shell 1 to the production device. Then, turn on the blower 2. Under the action of the blower 2, the wood chips can enter the interior of the collection shell 1. Some of the chips will be guided by the guide plate 84 and fall into the middle part of the bottom of the inner cavity of the collection shell 1, which facilitates the subsequent compression of the wood chips. Some of the chips will clog the surface of the filter screen 4 under the action of air. When the air passes through the interior of the fixed shell 3, the fan blade 62 will rotate and drive the scraper 63 to clean the surface of the filter screen 4, thereby reducing the clogging of the filter screen 4 by wood chips. The cleaned wood chips will fall off the fixed shell 3 under the action of its shape and its own weight, guided by the guide plate 84. The process of collecting wood chips is further facilitated without affecting the normal operation of the blower 2. When there are too many wood chips inside the collection shell 1 and they need to be removed, the operator opens the cylinder 5. Under the action of the cylinder 5, the compression plate 71 moves the guide block 72. The shape of the guide block 72 and the guide groove 73 guides the wood chips, so that the pressure on the wood chips is uniform, thereby improving the compression effect. With the cooperation of the torsion spring 83, the guide plate 84 will not affect the normal movement of the compression plate 71. After compression, the compression plate 71 returns to its original position, and then the compressed wood chips inside the collection shell 1 can be removed through the blocking door 9.
[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0031] 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 wood chip collecting device for ice cream stick production, comprising a collecting shell (1) and a blocking door (9) installed at the lower opening thereof, characterized in that, Also includes: A fan (2) is installed on one side of the collection shell (1). The air inlet of the fan (2) is connected to a fixed shell (3). A filter screen (4) is embedded in the inner cavity of the fixed shell (3). A cleaning mechanism (6) is installed in the inner cavity of the fixed shell (3) to reduce wood chips on the surface of the filter screen (4) by rotating. A cylinder (5) is bolted to the surface of the collection shell (1). The output shaft of the cylinder (5) extends into the interior of the collection shell (1) and is equipped with a compression mechanism (7) that guides the wood chips by shape and then squeezes them. Both sides of the inner cavity of the collection shell (1) are equipped with a guide mechanism (8) that guides the wood chips on both sides toward the middle without affecting the use of the compression mechanism (7).
2. A wood chip collection device for ice cream stick production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism (6) includes a connecting frame (61) fixed to one side of the inner cavity of the fixed shell (3) and a fan blade (62) rotating on its surface. A scraper plate (63) is fixedly connected to the surface of the fan blade (62).
3. A wood chip collection device for ice cream stick production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compression mechanism (7) includes a compression plate (71) bolted to the output shaft of the cylinder (5) and guide blocks (72) fixed at two points on its bottom. A guide groove (73) is provided at the middle of the bottom of the guide block (72).
4. A sawdust collection device for popsicle stick production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guiding mechanism (8) includes a connecting groove (81) opened on the inner wall of the collecting shell (1) and a rotating rod (82) rotating on its inner wall. Torsion springs (83) are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the rotating rod (82), and a guide plate (84) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod (82).
5. A sawdust collection device for ice cream stick production according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the inner cavity of the fixed shell (3) is designed with an inclined structure, and the scraper (63) is used in conjunction with the fixed shell (3).
6. A sawdust collection device for ice cream stick production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide block (72) has an inclined structure on one side, and the inner cavity of the guide groove (73) has an arc-shaped structure. The guide groove (73) is used in conjunction with the guide block (72).