A conveying mechanism for round fruits

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of fruit conveying and discloses a conveying mechanism for near-round fruits. The mechanism includes a conveying body with a motor fixedly connected to its top right side. The drive end of the motor penetrates the inner wall of the conveying body and is fixedly connected to a second connecting post. A first connecting post is rotatably connected to the left end of the inner wall of the conveying body. Sprockets are meshed with the outer walls of both the first and second connecting posts on their front and rear sides. A chain is meshed with the outer walls of the two sprockets. Connecting posts are fixedly connected to the chain links at opposite ends of the two chains. A conveying box is fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the two connecting posts. A locking component is provided on the inner wall of the conveying box. In this utility model, the locking component allows the mechanism to adjust according to the width of the round fruit, thereby avoiding collisions and compression of the fruit during conveying and reducing the risk of surface damage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit conveying, and in particular to a conveying mechanism for round fruits. Background Technology

[0002] In the agricultural automation and food processing industries, the sorting, cleaning, testing and packaging of fruits usually rely on conveyor systems. For round fruits, conveyor belts are traditionally used for transportation. In the fruit sorting, cleaning, testing and packaging processes, the conveyor system is a key piece of equipment connecting each process, and its performance directly affects the efficiency of the entire production line and the quality of the products.

[0003] However, conveyor belts have many problems and limitations in practical applications. Although conveyor belts are low in cost and easy to use, their rigid or semi-rigid characteristics can easily cause scratches, dents or drops on the surface of fruits during transport. In particular, the damage rate of fruits increases significantly when the speed is high or the path changes greatly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a conveying mechanism for round fruits. Through a locking component, the mechanism can be adjusted according to the width of the round fruit, thereby effectively avoiding collisions and squeezing of the fruit during the conveying process and reducing the risk of surface damage to the fruit.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a conveying mechanism for round fruits, comprising a conveying mechanism body, a motor fixedly connected to the top right side of the conveying mechanism body, the drive end of the motor penetrating the inner wall of the conveying mechanism body and fixedly connected to a second connecting post, a first connecting post rotatably connected to the left end of the inner wall of the conveying mechanism body, sprockets meshing with the outer walls of the first and second connecting posts on their front and rear sides, chains meshing with the outer walls of the two sprockets, connecting posts fixedly connected to the chain links at opposite ends of the two chains, a conveying box fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the two connecting posts, a locking component provided on the inner wall of the conveying box, and the conveying box fixing the fruit through the locking component.

[0006] Furthermore, the positioning assembly includes a circular tube fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the conveying box. A compression spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular tube, a disc is fixedly connected to the top of the compression spring, a pressure rod is fixedly connected to the top of the disc, and the outer wall of the pressure rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the conveying box.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer walls of the pressure rod are rotatably connected to a first locking block and a second locking block on the upper and lower sides. The outer walls of the first locking block are fixedly connected to a first clamping plate, and the outer walls of the second locking block are fixedly connected to a second clamping plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the second and first clamps are used to hold the fruit, and are made of silicone to reduce surface damage to the fruit.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer wall of the pressure rod is fixedly connected to an insertion rod, and the bottom of the inner wall of the first and second locking blocks are both provided with slots, the size of which is adapted to the insertion rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a rotating column is fixedly connected to the rear end of the inner wall of the conveying mechanism body, and a cover plate is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the rotating column. Buckles are fixedly connected to both the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the cover plate, and a locking element is engaged on the outer wall of the buckle. The front end of the locking element is fixedly connected to the rear end of the outer wall of the conveying mechanism body.

[0011] Furthermore, a discharge port is fixedly connected to the left end of the conveying mechanism body, and the discharge port is used to discharge round fruits from the conveying mechanism body.

[0012] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] In this invention, the positioning component allows the mechanism to be adjusted according to the width of the round fruit, thereby effectively avoiding collisions and squeezing of the fruit during transportation, reducing the risk of surface damage to the fruit, and at the same time, it can adapt to round fruits of different sizes, ensuring the stability of the fruit during transportation.

[0014] In this invention, by pressing the locking piece, the cover plate is released from the buckle and can then be grasped and rotated by the rotating column. This facilitates cleaning or maintenance of the inside of the conveying mechanism and effectively reduces the problem of decreased conveying efficiency caused by the accumulation of internal dirt. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a conveying mechanism for roughly round fruits proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the conveyor body of a conveyor mechanism for round fruits proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the pressure bar of a conveying mechanism for roughly round fruits proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the insertion rod of a conveying mechanism for roughly round fruits proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Legend:

[0020] 1. Conveying mechanism body; 2. Motor; 3. Chain; 4. Conveying box; 5. Pressure rod; 6. Clamp; 7. Buckle; 8. Cover plate; 9. Rotating column; 10. Discharge port; 11. Sprocket; 12. First connecting column; 13. Second connecting column; 14. Slot; 15. First clamping plate; 16. Connecting column; 17. First locking block; 18. Second locking block; 19. Second clamping plate; 20. Insert rod; 21. Round tube; 22. Compression spring. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Reference Figures 1-4This utility model provides an embodiment of a conveying mechanism for round fruits, comprising a conveying mechanism body 1. A rotating column 9 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the inner wall of the conveying mechanism body 1. A cover plate 8 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the rotating column 9. Buckles 7 are fixedly connected to both the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the cover plate 8. A locking element 6 is engaged on the outer wall of the buckles 7. The front end of the locking element 6 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the outer wall of the conveying mechanism body 1. A discharge port 10 is fixedly connected to the left end of the conveying mechanism body 1. The discharge port 10 is used to convey round fruits from the conveying mechanism body 1. The conveyor body 1 is connected to a motor 2 at its top right. The drive end of the motor 2 passes through the inner wall of the conveyor body 1 and is fixedly connected to a second connecting post 13. The left end of the inner wall of the conveyor body 1 is rotatably connected to a first connecting post 12. The outer walls of the first connecting post 12 and the second connecting post 13 are meshed with sprockets 11 on both the front and rear sides. The outer walls of the two sprockets 11 are meshed with chains 3. Connecting posts 16 are fixedly connected to the chain links at opposite ends of the two chains 3. The opposite ends of the two connecting posts 16 are fixedly connected to... The conveyor box 4 has a locking assembly on its inner wall. The conveyor box 4 uses the locking assembly to fix the fruit. The locking assembly allows the second clamping plate 19 and the first clamping plate 15 to be adjusted independently to adapt to the asymmetrical shape of the fruit. The locking assembly includes a round tube 21 fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the conveyor box 4. A compression spring 22 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the round tube 21. A disc is fixedly connected to the top of the compression spring 22. A pressure rod 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the disc. The outer wall of the pressure rod 5 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the conveyor box 4. The upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the pressure rod 5 are rotatably connected. There is a first locking block 17 and a second locking block 18. The outer wall of the first locking block 17 is fixedly connected to a first clamping plate 15, and the outer wall of the second locking block 18 is fixedly connected to a second clamping plate 19. The second clamping plate 19 and the first clamping plate 15 are used to clamp the fruit. The second clamping plate 19 and the first clamping plate 15 are made of silicone to reduce surface damage to the fruit. The outer wall of the pressure rod 5 is fixedly connected to an insertion rod 20. The bottom of the inner wall of the first locking block 17 and the second locking block 18 are both provided with slots 14. The size of the slots 14 is adapted to the insertion rod 20.

[0023] Specifically, by pressing down on the pressure rod 5, it moves downward along its sliding track. During this downward movement, the pressure rod 5 pushes the connected disc, which in turn applies pressure to the compression spring 22 below it, compressing the spring 22. Simultaneously, the downward movement of the pressure rod 5 also causes the insertion rod 20 mounted on it to move downward synchronously. As the insertion rod 20 moves downward, it gradually disengages from the slots 14 on the first and second locking blocks 17 and 18, thus releasing the restriction effect of the insertion rod 20 on the first and second locking blocks 17 and 18. After the insertion rod 20 disengages from the slot 14, the connection between the first and second locking blocks 17 and 18 is released, allowing them to rotate freely under the guidance of the pressure rod 5. At this point, the operator can place round fruits, such as apples, citrus fruits, and grapes, onto the conveyor box 4. Once the fruit is placed, its own weight and volume will exert pressure on the first and second clamping plates 15 and 19, causing them to move to both sides. The clamping mechanism opens, causing the first and second locking blocks 17 and 18 connected to it to rotate on the pressure rod 5 until the clamping structure reaches its maximum width to accommodate the fruit. After the clamping structure is adjusted, the operator releases the pressure rod 5. At this time, the spring 22 generates a rebound force after being compressed, which pushes the insertion rod 20 upward and re-locks it into the corresponding slots 14 on the first and second locking blocks 17 and 18, thereby fixing the first and second locking blocks 17 and 18 again and ensuring that the clamping structure remains stable during subsequent conveying. After use, if it is necessary to clean or maintain the conveying mechanism body 1, the locking piece 6 can be operated to disengage it from the buckle 7, thereby releasing the fixing effect on the cover plate 8. The operator can then grasp the cover plate 8 and rotate it by rotating the column 9, causing the cover plate 8 to rotate around the rotating column 9 and open, thereby exposing the internal structure of the conveying mechanism body 1 for easy inspection, cleaning, or parts replacement.

[0024] Working principle: By pressing down on the pressure rod 5, the pressure rod 5 pushes the disc downward to compress the pressure spring 22. At the same time, the downward movement of the pressure rod 5 causes the insertion rod 20 to leave the slot 14 on the first locking block 17 and the second locking block 18, releasing the restriction on the first locking block 17 and the second locking block 18. Then, the restriction on the first locking block 17 and the second locking block 18 on the right side is applied. Then, round fruits can be placed into the conveying box 4, which compresses the first clamping plate 15 and the second clamping plate 19. The fruits are rotated on the pressure rod 5 through the corresponding first locking block 17 and the second locking block 18 until they reach a width that can accommodate the round fruits. Then, the pressure spring 22 is released, and the insertion rod 20 is inserted into the corresponding slot 14. After use, by pressing the clip 6, the fruits are released from the buckle 7, releasing the restriction on the cover plate 8. Then, the cover plate 8 is grasped, and the interior of the conveying mechanism body 1 is exposed by rotating the column 9.

[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A conveying mechanism for round fruits, comprising a conveying mechanism body (1), characterized in that: A motor (2) is fixedly connected to the top right side of the conveying mechanism body (1). The driving end of the motor (2) passes through the inner wall of the conveying mechanism body (1) and is fixedly connected to a second connecting column (13). A first connecting column (12) is rotatably connected to the left end of the inner wall of the conveying mechanism body (1). Sprockets (11) are meshed on both the front and rear sides of the outer walls of the first connecting column (12) and the second connecting column (13). A chain (3) is meshed on the outer walls of the two sprockets (11). A connecting column (16) is fixedly connected to the chain link at the opposite end of the two chains (3). A conveying box (4) is fixedly connected to the opposite end of the two connecting columns (16). A locking component is provided on the inner wall of the conveying box (4). The conveying box (4) fixes the fruit through the locking component.

2. A conveying mechanism for spheroidal fruit as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The positioning assembly includes a round tube (21) fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the conveying box (4). A compression spring (22) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the round tube (21). A disc is fixedly connected to the top of the compression spring (22). A pressure rod (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the disc. The outer wall of the pressure rod (5) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the conveying box (4).

3. A conveying mechanism for spheroidal fruit as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The outer walls of the pressure rod (5) are rotatably connected to a first locking block (17) and a second locking block (18). The outer walls of the first locking block (17) are fixedly connected to a first clamping plate (15), and the outer walls of the second locking block (18) are fixedly connected to a second clamping plate (19).

4. A conveying mechanism for spheroidal fruit as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The second clamp (19) and the first clamp (15) are used to hold the fruit. The second clamp (19) and the first clamp (15) are made of silicone to reduce surface damage to the fruit.

5. A conveying mechanism for spheroidal fruit as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The outer wall of the pressure rod (5) is fixedly connected to the insertion rod (20). The bottom of the inner wall of the first locking block (17) and the second locking block (18) are both provided with slots (14). The size of the slots (14) is adapted to the insertion rod (20).

6. A conveying mechanism for spheroidal fruit as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: A rotating column (9) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the inner wall of the conveying mechanism body (1). A cover plate (8) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the rotating column (9). Buckles (7) are fixedly connected to both the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the cover plate (8). A clip (6) is attached to the outer wall of the clip (7). The front end of the clip (6) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the outer wall of the conveying mechanism body (1).

7. A conveying mechanism for spheroidal fruit as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The left end of the conveying mechanism body (1) is fixedly connected to a discharge port (10), which is used to discharge round fruits from the conveying mechanism body (1).

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