Freeze-drying equipment automatic conveying system for coffee production

By introducing a buffer mechanism into the automatic conveying system of the freeze-drying equipment and adjusting the angle and gap of the buffer plate, the problem of breakage of coffee freeze-dried blocks during the conveying process was solved, achieving the effects of speed control and breakage prevention, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN224492673UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14YUANLI PLAN DRINKS (JIANGSU) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUANLI PLAN DRINKS (JIANGSU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-16
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

The coffee freeze-dried blocks were broken due to excessive speed as they fell from the freeze-drying equipment onto the conveyor belt, affecting production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

Design an automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment in coffee production, including a frame, a protective plate, a sliding plate, and a buffer mechanism. The buffer mechanism consists of a rotating shaft driven by a first motor, a buffer plate, and a rubber pad. The feeding speed is controlled by adjusting the angle and gap of the buffer plate to prevent breakage.

Benefits of technology

This allows for flexible speed adjustments during the import process, preventing the coffee freeze-dried blocks from breaking and improving production continuity and product quality.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of coffee production freeze-drying equipment automatic conveying system, belong to transportation technical field.Mainly include: frame body;Guard plate, the guard plate is installed in frame body both sides;Slide, the slide is installed in the side of guard plate;At least three groups of buffer mechanism, the buffer mechanism is installed on slide, buffer mechanism includes: first motor, the first motor is installed in slide bottom end;Rotary shaft, the rotary shaft is fixedly connected with the output end of first motor;Buffer plate, one end of the buffer plate is fixedly connected with the other end of rotary shaft;Rubber mat, the rubber mat is installed in the side of buffer plate;Linking component, the linking component is installed in the other end of buffer plate.The application of a kind of coffee production freeze-drying equipment automatic conveying system is adjusted by setting buffer mechanism, reaches the effect that import speed can be adjusted as required in import process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of transportation technology, specifically to an automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment used in coffee production. Background Technology

[0002] The automatic conveying system for coffee freeze-drying equipment is an intelligent logistics system specifically designed for coffee freeze-drying production lines. It is used to achieve fully automatic, efficient, and low-loss flow of coffee materials (liquid coffee concentrate, coffee powder, or freeze-dried granules) in pre-processing, freeze-drying, and packaging. Its core objective is to solve key issues in coffee freeze-drying production, such as continuity, hygiene, breakage prevention, and temperature and humidity control.

[0003] For example, patent CN114538013A discloses an automated material conveying device for freeze-drying equipment. This patent sets up loading and unloading stations on both sides of the starting point of the track assembly, and the automated material conveying device, mainly composed of the track assembly, is used to connect the dividing area and the raw material transfer area.

[0004] To ensure the smooth transfer of freeze-dried coffee blocks, a ramp is usually installed at the interface between the freeze-drying equipment outlet and the conveyor belt. As the freeze-dried coffee blocks fall from the freeze-drying equipment onto the conveyor belt, they travel at a relatively high speed and may collide with the guard plates on both sides of the conveyor belt, resulting in a large impact force. This impact force may exceed the freeze-dried coffee blocks' tolerance limit, causing them to break and seriously affecting production efficiency and product quality.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an automated conveying system for freeze-drying equipment in coffee production to solve the above problems.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background section is only for understanding the background technology of this application concept, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Based on the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the problem to be solved by this application is to provide an automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment in coffee production, which solves the problem that the freeze-dried coffee blocks are subjected to a large impact force and breakage when they fall from the freeze-drying equipment onto the conveyor belt at a relatively high speed.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is: an automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment in coffee production, comprising:

[0009] Frame;

[0010] Protective plates are installed on both sides of the frame.

[0011] A skateboard, which is mounted on one side of the guard plate;

[0012] At least three sets of buffer mechanisms are mounted on the slide plate, and the buffer mechanisms include:

[0013] A first motor is mounted on the bottom end of the slide plate;

[0014] A rotating shaft, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor;

[0015] A buffer plate, one end of which is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating shaft;

[0016] A rubber pad is installed on one side of the buffer plate;

[0017] A connecting assembly is mounted on the other end of the buffer plate.

[0018] Furthermore, the connecting component includes:

[0019] A second motor is installed at the other end of the buffer plate;

[0020] A rotating rod, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor;

[0021] A gear, which is mounted on the rotating rod;

[0022] A chute is formed on the inner side of the buffer plate;

[0023] A rack, which is installed inside the groove.

[0024] Furthermore, the rack meshes with the gear.

[0025] Furthermore, a rubber pad is also provided on one side of the rack.

[0026] Furthermore, the upper end of the frame has a conveying assembly, which includes a conveyor belt. The inlet end of the slide plate is connected to the outlet of the freeze-drying equipment, and the outlet end of the slide plate is connected to the conveyor belt.

[0027] The beneficial effects of this application are: the automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment for coffee production provided by this application achieves the effect of adjusting the conveying speed as needed during the conveying process by setting a buffer mechanism.

[0028] In addition to the purposes, features, and advantages described above, this application has other purposes, features, and advantages. A further detailed description of this application will be provided below with reference to the figures. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0030] In the attached diagram:

[0031] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of an automatic conveying system for a freeze-drying equipment used in coffee production according to this application;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the buffer mechanism;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional schematic diagram of the buffer mechanism;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the buffer mechanism;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Explosion diagram of the intermediate buffer mechanism;

[0036] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0037] 1. Frame; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Guard plate; 4. Slide plate; 5. Buffer mechanism; 50. Rotating shaft; 51. Buffer plate; 52. Rubber pad; 53. First motor; 54. Connecting assembly; 540. Second motor; 541. Rotating rod; 542. Slide groove; 543. Gear; 544. Rack. Detailed Implementation

[0038] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0039] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0040] Example 1: As Figure 1As shown, this application provides an automatic conveying system for a freeze-drying equipment for coffee production, including a frame 1 and a conveying assembly installed on the upper end of the frame 1. In this application, the conveying assembly is a conventional belt conveyor assembly, and therefore the conveying assembly has a conveyor belt 2 for conveying the freeze-dried coffee.

[0041] Furthermore, guard plates 3 are fixedly installed on both sides of the conveyor belt 2 on the frame 1. A slide plate 4 is installed on one side of the conveyor belt 2 on the guard plate 3. The inlet end of the slide plate 4 is connected to the outlet of the freeze-drying equipment, and the outlet end of the slide plate 4 is connected to the conveyor belt 2. Thus, the freeze-dried coffee can be introduced into the conveyor belt 2 through the slide plate 4 for the next step of operation.

[0042] To prevent the freeze-dried coffee from breaking during the import process, such as Figure 1 As shown, at least three sets of buffer mechanisms 5 are provided on the slide plate 4. The buffer mechanism 5 prevents the coffee freeze-drying from breaking due to excessively high inlet speed by changing the moving speed of the coffee freeze-drying.

[0043] like Figures 2-4 As shown, the buffer mechanism 5 includes a first motor 53 fixedly installed at the bottom end of the slide plate 4, and a rotating shaft 50 fixedly installed at the output end of the first motor 53. The other end of the rotating shaft 50 extends through the slide plate 4 to the other side of the slide plate 4 and is fixedly installed with a buffer plate 51. The first motor 53 can be started to drive the buffer plate 51 to rotate on the slide plate 4, thereby changing the angle of the buffer plate 51 on the slide plate 4. Different induction speeds can also be achieved by adjusting the different tilt angles of the buffer plate 51.

[0044] In order to allow for more flexible adjustment of the infeeding speed, the three sets of buffer plates 51 are independently controlled. When the coffee freeze-drying process is introduced, the angle of each of the three sets of buffer plates 51 can be changed by the first motor 53. By changing different tilt angles, the tilt angle of each buffer plate 51 can be flexibly adjusted according to the characteristics of the coffee freeze-drying material and the process requirements, thereby forming different resistance distributions and flow rate gradients on the slide plate 4, and ultimately achieving the purpose of controlling the overall infeeding speed of the material.

[0045] Specifically: By setting different tilt angles for the three sets of buffer plates 51, such as smaller in the front and larger in the back, the speed of coffee freeze-drying can be made faster at the beginning and slower at the end, effectively preventing accumulation at the front end and reducing impact at the back end.

[0046] Alternatively, by simultaneously setting all buffer plates 51 to a larger tilt angle, the speed of coffee freeze-drying can be made to enter a slow and uniform import mode throughout the process, thereby achieving the effect of slow import of coffee freeze-drying.

[0047] Example 2: In order to buffer different sizes of freeze-dried coffee, such as... Figures 2-5 As shown, a connecting component 54 is provided inside the buffer plate 51. The connecting component 54 adjusts the gap between each buffer plate 51 to allow coffee freeze-dried coffee of different sizes to pass through.

[0048] The connecting assembly 54 includes a second motor 540 fixedly mounted on the other end of the buffer plate 51, and a rotating rod 541 fixedly mounted on the output end of the second motor 540. A gear 543 is mounted on the rotating rod 541. A sliding groove 542 is opened on the inner side of the buffer plate 51, and a rack 544 is slidably mounted inside the sliding groove 542. The rack 544 meshes with the gear 543, so that the second motor 540 can be started by driving the rack 544 to slide inside the sliding groove 542 through the gear 543.

[0049] When the gap between the buffer plates 51 needs to be adjusted, simply start the second motor 540 to drive the rack 544 to slide through the gear 543 until the gap between the rack 544 and another set of buffer plates 51 is adjusted to the appropriate position. At this time, the coffee freeze-dried coffee can slide along the side of the rack 544 to the surface of another set of buffer plates 51. By doing so, each buffer plate 51 can be connected, thereby achieving the effect of buffering coffee freeze-dried coffee of different sizes.

[0050] Example 3: In order to further cushion the coffee freeze-drying process, rubber pads 52 are provided on one side of both the rack 544 and the buffer plate 51 to prevent the coffee freeze-drying process from being impacted.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment in coffee production, characterized in that: include: Frame (1); Protective plate (3), which is installed on both sides of the frame (1); A sliding plate (4) is mounted on one side of the guard plate (3); At least three sets of buffer mechanisms (5) are mounted on the slide plate (4), and the buffer mechanisms (5) include: A first motor (53) is mounted on the bottom end of the slide plate (4); A rotating shaft (50) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (53); A buffer plate (51), one end of which is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating shaft (50); A rubber pad (52) is installed on one side of the buffer plate (51); A connecting component (54) is mounted on the other end of the buffer plate (51).

2. The automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment in coffee production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting component (54) includes: A second motor (540) is mounted at the other end of the buffer plate (51); A rotating rod (541) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (540); Gear (543), which is mounted on the rotating rod (541); A chute (542) is formed on the inner side of the buffer plate (51); A rack (544) is installed inside the groove (542).

3. The automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment in coffee production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rack (544) meshes with the gear (543).

4. The automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment in coffee production according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rubber pad (52) is also provided on one side of the rack (544).

5. The automatic conveying system for freeze-drying equipment in coffee production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the frame (1) is a conveying assembly, which includes a conveyor belt (2), the inlet end of the slide plate (4) is connected to the outlet of the freeze-drying equipment, and the outlet end of the slide plate (4) is connected to the conveyor belt (2).