A kitchen enamel cookware striking device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a striking device for kitchen enamel cookware, comprising a main body, a longitudinal adjustment component, a transverse adjustment component, and a striking component. The main body includes a frame and a worktable for fixing the cookware; the frame has a column and a crossbeam. The longitudinal adjustment component is mounted on the column; the transverse adjustment component is mounted on the crossbeam; the striking component is mounted on the transverse adjustment component and includes a driving element and a striking element driven by the driving element. The crossbeam is mounted on the longitudinal adjustment component and moves longitudinally with it. The longitudinal and transverse adjustment components work together to flexibly position the striking element within the workspace, allowing the striking element to controllably strike the enamel surface of the cookware. This striking device not only achieves flexible and precise positioning of the striking element in three-dimensional space but is also easy to operate, compatible with cookware of different diameters, and allows for quick changeover and adjustment, meeting the needs of efficient, flexible, and low-defect enamel production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen cookware, and in particular to a striking device for kitchen enamel cookware. Background Technology

[0002] In the current enamelware production process for kitchen cookware, uneven distribution and localized accumulation of enamel particles after wet glazing often result in raised pits during the drying or initial firing stages. During subsequent topcoat application, these protrusions cannot be adequately wetted and smoothed, ultimately leading to defects such as pinholes and ripples, affecting appearance and corrosion resistance. Currently, the industry commonly uses handheld rubber mallets or simple pneumatic tools to tap the wet enamel layer to flatten the particles and improve enamel density. However, manual operation suffers from inconsistent force, frequency, and position, and the depth of tapping is uncontrollable, easily causing deformation of the cookware or excessively thin enamel layers in certain areas. Furthermore, different cookware sizes require repeated tooling adjustments, resulting in long line changeover times and high labor intensity. In addition, existing tapping equipment often lacks precise positioning mechanisms and closed-loop control, making it difficult to adapt to the flexible production needs of multiple varieties and small batches. This leads to large fluctuations in enamel surface quality, high rework rates, and hinders further improvements in production efficiency and product consistency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a kitchen enamel cookware tapping device to solve the technical problems such as the difficulty in evenly embedding enamel particles after traditional enamel spraying, the inability to adjust the tapping position, poor consistency of manual tapping, many defects such as pitting and shrinkage cavities on the surface of finished products, and long adjustment cycle for model changeover.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A kitchen enamel cookware tapping device, the tapping device comprising:

[0006] The main body includes a frame and a worktable for fixing cookware, the frame being provided with columns and crossbeams;

[0007] A longitudinal adjustment component, which is disposed on the column, is used to provide displacement in the longitudinal direction;

[0008] A lateral adjustment assembly, disposed on the crossbeam, for providing lateral displacement; and

[0009] A striking assembly, which is disposed on the lateral adjustment assembly, includes a driving element and a striking element driven by the driving element;

[0010] The crossbeam is mounted on the longitudinal adjustment assembly and moves along the longitudinal direction with the longitudinal adjustment assembly. The longitudinal adjustment assembly and the transverse adjustment assembly work together to flexibly position the striking element in the workspace. The striking element is controlled to strike the enamel surface of the cookware.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the longitudinal adjustment assembly includes a first lead screw, a first slide block, a first handwheel, and at least one first guide rod; the first lead screw is rotatably mounted on the column, and the first handwheel is located near the end of the first lead screw; the first guide rod is arranged parallel to the first lead screw and passes through the first slide block, the first slide block is threadedly connected to the first lead screw, and the first slide block can be displaced in the longitudinal direction under the action of the first lead screw.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the lateral adjustment assembly includes a second lead screw, a second slide block, a second handwheel, and at least one second guide rod; the second lead screw is rotatably mounted on the crossbeam, and the second handwheel is located near the end of the second lead screw; the second guide rod is arranged parallel to the second lead screw and passes through the second slide block, the second slide block is threadedly connected to the second lead screw, and the second slide block can be displaced in the lateral direction under the action of the second lead screw.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the striking device further includes a detection element, which is a sensor probe or a visual recognition module, used to acquire the position information of the cookware and output a trigger signal.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the driving element is a cylinder structure, and the cylinder is provided with an air inlet end and an air outlet end; the cylinder is also equipped with a solenoid valve on the air inlet pipe, and the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the detection element to control the extension and retraction of the cylinder according to the trigger signal.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the striking device further includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the driving element and the detection element, and is used to set and control the number of strikes, the striking force and the striking interval.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the control module is equipped with a human-machine interface, which can be any one of a touch screen, a button panel, or a wireless terminal.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the column is provided with a first scale extending in the vertical direction, and the crossbeam is provided with a second scale extending in the horizontal direction, which are used to indicate the lifting height of the first slide and the front and rear positions of the second slide, respectively.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] This utility model relates to a kitchen enamel cookware striking device. By innovatively introducing a mutually perpendicular lead screw-guide rod structure into the longitudinal and transverse adjustment components, it not only achieves precise positioning of the striking component within the three-dimensional workspace but also provides high-rigidity support after position locking, significantly suppressing vibration and displacement errors during striking. This design enhances the device's versatility—allowing for quick adaptation to cookware of different diameters and heights—while maintaining its compact structure and intuitive operation, thus reducing equipment debugging difficulty and improving production line changeover efficiency.

[0020] In summary, this utility model's kitchen enamel cookware tapping device combines excellent positional accuracy and repeatability. Through closed-loop control of the sensor probe / visual recognition module and solenoid valve, the number of taps, force, and interval can be programmably set, reducing manual intervention and improving production consistency and safety. Furthermore, addressing the issue of inorganic glass enamel easily forming granular protrusions on the coating surface during enamel spraying, this device uses controlled tapping to compact unmelted enamel particles and embed them into the metal cookware body, achieving a "pre-fitting" effect. Subsequently, when the top glaze is sprayed, the enamel layer is evenly spread, ultimately resulting in a smooth and delicate overall enamel surface, significantly reducing defects such as pitting and pinholes, and improving the finished product's appearance quality and corrosion resistance. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of one embodiment of the kitchen enamel cookware striking device of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a front view of one embodiment of the kitchen enamel cookware striking device of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a rear view of one embodiment of the kitchen enamel cookware striking device of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a left view of one embodiment of the kitchen enamel cookware striking device of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a top view of one embodiment of the kitchen enamel cookware striking device of this utility model.

[0026] The components include: body 1, longitudinal adjustment component 2, transverse adjustment component 3, striking component 4, frame 101, column 102, crossbeam 103, first lead screw 201, first slide block 202, first handwheel 203, first guide rod 204, second lead screw 301, second slide block 302, second handwheel 303, second guide rod 304, driving element 401, striking component 402, detection element 403, air inlet 401a, and air outlet 401b. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0028] Example

[0029] This embodiment of a kitchen enamel cookware striking device includes a body 1, a longitudinal adjustment component 2, a transverse adjustment component 3, and a striking component 4. The body 1 includes a frame 101 and a worktable (not shown) for fixing the cookware. The frame 101 is provided with a column 102 and a crossbeam 103. The longitudinal adjustment component 2 is disposed on the column 102 and is used to provide longitudinal displacement of the striking component 4. The transverse adjustment component 3 is disposed on the crossbeam 103 and is used to provide transverse displacement of the striking component 4. The striking component 4 is disposed on the transverse adjustment component 3 and includes a driving element 401 and a striking element 402 driven by the driving element 401. The crossbeam 103 is disposed on the longitudinal adjustment component 2 via a support column and moves longitudinally with the longitudinal adjustment component 2. The longitudinal adjustment component 2 and the transverse adjustment component 3 work together to flexibly position the striking element 402 in the workspace, and the striking element 402 is controlled to strike the enamel surface of the cookware.

[0030] In one embodiment, the longitudinal adjustment assembly 2 includes a first lead screw 201, a first slide block 202, a first handwheel 203, and two first guide rods 204. The first lead screw 201 is rotatably mounted on the column 102, and the first handwheel 203 is located near the end of the first lead screw 201. The two first guide rods 204 are arranged parallel to the first lead screw 201 and pass through the first slide block 202. The first slide block 202 is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 201, and the first slide block 202 can be displaced in the longitudinal direction under the action of the first lead screw 201. In actual use, the longitudinal adjustment assembly 2 is first manually rotated by the first handwheel 203, which keeps the first lead screw 201 rotating in place, thereby driving the first slide block 202 to move in the longitudinal direction. The two first guide rods 204 act as limiters, ensuring that the first slide block 202 only moves in the longitudinal direction and does not rotate.

[0031] In one embodiment, the lateral adjustment assembly 3 includes a second lead screw 301, a second slide block 302, a second handwheel 303, and two second guide rods 304. The second lead screw 301 is rotatably mounted on the crossbeam 103, and the second handwheel 303 is located near the end of the second lead screw 301. The two second guide rods 304 are arranged parallel to the second lead screw 301 and pass through the second slide block 302 simultaneously. The second slide block 302 is threadedly connected to the second lead screw 301, and the second slide block 302 can be displaced in the lateral direction under the action of the second lead screw 301. In actual use, the lateral adjustment assembly 3 is first manually rotated by the second handwheel 303, which keeps the second lead screw 301 rotating in place, thereby driving the second slide block 302 to move in the lateral direction. The two second guide rods 304 act as limiters, ensuring that the second slide block 302 only moves in the lateral direction and does not rotate.

[0032] In one embodiment, the striking device further includes a detection element 403, which is a sensor probe or a visual recognition module, used to acquire the position information of the cookware and output a trigger signal. Preferably, the detection element 403 is a sensor probe, which is positioned above the striking member 402; the sensor probe can be any one of an inductive proximity switch, a microwave radar sensor, or a millimeter-wave radar. The end face of the sensor probe is angled downwards and aligned with the edge of the cookware; when the cookware is placed in position, the sensor probe detects the metal cookware and outputs an electrical signal to the control module as a trigger condition for the cylinder to move.

[0033] In one embodiment, the driving element 401 is a cylinder structure, which has an inlet end 401a and an outlet end 401b. The cylinder is also equipped with a solenoid valve (not shown) on the inlet pipe. The solenoid valve is electrically connected to a detection element 403 to control the extension and retraction of the cylinder according to a trigger signal. A piston rod is provided inside the cylinder, and the striking element 402 is detachably connected to the lower end of the piston rod. When the piston rod of the cylinder is displaced under the pulse action of compressed gas, it drives the striking element 402 to lightly touch the enamel surface of the cookware with a preset force (e.g., adjustable from 0.2 to 0.8 MPa), and then quickly retracts, completing one striking action.

[0034] In one embodiment, the striking device further includes a control module (not shown), which is electrically connected to the drive element 401 and the detection element 403, and is used to set and control the number of strikes, the striking force, and the striking interval.

[0035] In one embodiment, the control module includes a human-machine interface (not shown), which can be a touchscreen, a button panel, or a wireless terminal. For example, the control module uses a Siemens S7-200SMART PLC (model ST20), integrating two high-speed pulse outputs and eight high-speed counters; it controls the solenoid valve coil via a solid-state relay, with a response time ≤5ms. The human-machine interface is a 7-inch true-color touchscreen (model TPC7072Gt), which includes manual / automatic switching, tap count setting (1-999 taps), tapping force (corresponding to air pressure 0.2-0.8MPa, resolution 0.01MPa), and tap interval (0.5-5s, resolution 0.1s).

[0036] In one embodiment, the column 102 is provided with a first scale extending in the vertical direction, and the crossbeam 103 is provided with a second scale extending in the horizontal direction, which are used to indicate the lifting height of the first slide 202 and the front and rear positions of the second slide 302, respectively.

[0037] The specific working process of the kitchen enamel cookware striking device in this embodiment is as follows:

[0038] a) Place the cookware in the center positioning block of the workbench;

[0039] b) Rotate the first handwheel 203 and the second handwheel 303, and adjust the striking part 402 to the target coordinate according to the first scale and the second scale;

[0040] c) Select and confirm control parameters and start the process via the human-machine interface;

[0041] d) The sensor detects that the pot is in place → the PLC outputs a pulse → the solenoid valve is energized → the cylinder piston rod moves → the striking part 402 strikes the pot downwards → it retracts.

[0042] e) The cycle repeats until the set number of times, and a buzzer sounds for 3 seconds to indicate completion;

[0043] f) Remove the pot and reset it to prepare for the next cycle.

[0044] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A kitchen enamel pot knocking device, characterized in that, The striking device includes: The main body includes a frame and a worktable for fixing cookware, the frame being provided with columns and crossbeams; A longitudinal adjustment component, which is disposed on the column, is used to provide displacement in the longitudinal direction; A lateral adjustment assembly, disposed on the crossbeam, for providing lateral displacement; and A striking assembly, which is disposed on the lateral adjustment assembly, includes a driving element and a striking element driven by the driving element; The crossbeam is mounted on the longitudinal adjustment assembly and moves along the longitudinal direction with the longitudinal adjustment assembly. The longitudinal adjustment assembly and the transverse adjustment assembly work together to flexibly position the striking element in the workspace. The striking element is controlled to strike the enamel surface of the cookware.

2. The kitchen enamel pot knocking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The longitudinal adjustment assembly includes a first lead screw, a first slide block, a first handwheel, and at least one first guide rod; the first lead screw is rotatably mounted on the column, and the first handwheel is located near the end of the first lead screw; the first guide rod is arranged parallel to the first lead screw and passes through the first slide block, the first slide block is threadedly connected to the first lead screw, and the first slide block can be displaced in the longitudinal direction under the action of the first lead screw.

3. The kitchen enamel pot knocking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The lateral adjustment assembly includes a second lead screw, a second slide block, a second handwheel, and at least one second guide rod; the second lead screw is rotatably mounted on the crossbeam, and the second handwheel is located near the end of the second lead screw; the second guide rod is arranged parallel to the second lead screw and passes through the second slide block, the second slide block is threadedly connected to the second lead screw, and the second slide block can be displaced in the lateral direction under the action of the second lead screw.

4. The kitchen enamel pot knocking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The striking device also includes a detection element, which is a sensor probe or a visual recognition module, used to acquire the position information of the cookware and output a trigger signal.

5. The kitchen enamel pot knocking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The driving element is a cylinder structure, which has an air inlet and an air outlet. The cylinder is also equipped with a solenoid valve on the air inlet pipe. The solenoid valve is electrically connected to the detection element to control the extension and retraction of the cylinder according to the trigger signal.

6. The kitchen enamel pot knocking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The striking device also includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the driving element and the detection element, and is used to set and control the number of strikes, the striking force and the striking interval.

7. The kitchen enamel pot knocking apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the knocking member is formed in a shape of a rod having a predetermined length and a predetermined diameter. The control module is equipped with a human-machine interface, which can be any one of a touch screen, a button panel, or a wireless terminal.

8. The kitchen enamel pot knocking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The column is provided with a first scale extending in the vertical direction, and the crossbeam is provided with a second scale extending in the horizontal direction, which are used to indicate the lifting height of the first slide and the front and rear positions of the second slide, respectively.

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