An egg drop mechanism for an egg carton production line

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of ice cream cone production technology, and more particularly to a cone dropping mechanism for an ice cream cone production line. The cone dropping mechanism includes a mounting plate, a first telescopic member on the lower surface of the mounting plate, and a second telescopic member on the upper surface of the mounting plate. A first cone limiting component is connected to one side of the first telescopic member, and a second cone limiting component is connected to one side of the second telescopic member. The first limiting component is driven by the first telescopic member to release the first limiting component, allowing the bottom cone to fall due to its own weight, while the upper cones are firmly fixed by the second limiting component to prevent them from falling together. Through a graded control of "fixing the top first, then releasing the bottom," independent release of each cone is achieved. A push rod drives a clamping unit to press against a limiting rubber ring in a point-contact manner. When the limiting rubber ring is compressed, it elastically deforms and wraps around the outer wall of the cone. The elastic deformation of the rubber absorbs the clamping force, preventing the cone wall from cracking due to rigid compression.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice cream cone production technology, and in particular to a cone dropping mechanism for an ice cream cone production line. Background Technology

[0002] In the industrial production process of ice cream cones, from the basic cone forming to subsequent surface coating and internal ice cream filling, each step has strict requirements for production continuity, stability, and efficiency. Among them, the paper roll dropping step, as the first material transfer step after cone forming, directly affects the smoothness of subsequent processes.

[0003] Currently, the separation and placement of stacked ice cream cone wrappers relies almost entirely on manual operation. Operators must separate the stacked wrappers one by one and place them individually on a rack. This manual separation and placement method has many problems: First, the efficiency of manual separation is extremely low. The separation speed of a single operator is difficult to match the production rhythm of subsequent automated spraying and filling equipment, becoming a bottleneck restricting the efficiency improvement of the entire production line. Second, during manual placement, the posture of the cone wrappers is entirely controlled by humans. Uneven operating force or placement angle deviation can easily cause the cones to tilt or become misaligned. If the posture deviation is not corrected in time, it will directly affect the accurate positioning of the subsequent spraying process. The low efficiency of manual separation not only slows down the overall production rhythm, but also requires additional posture calibration steps in subsequent processes due to unstable posture, thus extending the production cycle.

[0004] Therefore, developing a paper-dropping mechanism that can enable multiple sets of cone paper to fall into the placement rack individually, continuously, and with stable posture, and solve the problems of low efficiency and large posture deviation of manual separation, has become the key to connecting the preceding and following processes and improving the overall production efficiency of ice cream cones. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem in the prior art where the release of a single baffle can easily cause a chain reaction of cones falling off. This invention provides a cone-dropping mechanism for an egg cone production line that achieves independent release of a single egg cone through a tiered control system of "first fixing the top, then releasing the bottom".

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an egg cone dropping mechanism for an egg cone production line, comprising a mounting plate, a first telescopic member on the lower surface of the mounting plate, and a second telescopic member on the upper surface of the mounting plate. A first egg cone limiting component is connected to one side of the first telescopic member, and a second egg cone limiting component is connected to one side of the second telescopic member. The mounting plate has multiple egg dropping holes located between the first and second egg cone limiting components. The first egg cone limiting component includes a push rod, which is hinged to multiple clamping units. Each clamping unit has multiple mounting posts inside, and a limiting rubber ring is fitted on each mounting post.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: multiple limiting posts are installed on the egg dropping hole, and an egg dropping slide is formed between the multiple limiting posts.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the clamping unit includes a first push plate, a second push plate, a third push plate and a fourth push plate. The first push plate is hinged to the push rod and the mounting plate. The first push plate is hinged to the second push plate through a first connecting plate. The third push plate is hinged to the fourth push plate through a second connecting plate.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the first connecting plate is connected to the third pushing plate on the adjacent clamping unit.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: the ends of the first push plate, the second push plate, the third push plate and the fourth push plate are all provided with push blades close to the limiting rubber ring.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: a sealing cover plate located outside the limiting rubber ring is installed on the mounting column.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: both the first telescopic component and the second telescopic component are cylinders.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: the second cone limiting component has the same structure as the first cone limiting component.

[0014] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0015] This invention uses a first telescopic component to drive the first limiting component to release, allowing the bottom cone to fall due to its own weight, while the top cone is firmly fixed by the second limiting component to prevent it from falling as well. Through a tiered control of "fixing the top first and then releasing the bottom," the independent release of each cone is achieved. A push rod drives the clamping unit to press against the limiting rubber ring in a point-contact manner. When the limiting rubber ring is squeezed, it elastically deforms and wraps around the outer wall of the cone. The elastic deformation of the rubber can absorb the clamping force and prevent the cone wall from cracking due to rigid compression. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the egg drop cone mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the egg drop cone mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first cone limiting component;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Internal schematic diagram of the first cone limiting component.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Mounting plate; 2. First telescopic component; 3. Second telescopic component; 4. First cone limiting assembly; 5. Second cone limiting assembly; 6. Egg drop hole; 7. Limiting post; 8. Egg drop slide; 41. Push rod; 42. Clamping unit; 43. Mounting post; 44. Limiting rubber ring; 45. Sealing cover plate; 421. First push plate; 422. Second push plate; 423. Third push plate; 424. Fourth push plate; 425. First connecting plate; 426. Second connecting plate; 427. Push cutter head. 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] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention discloses an egg cone dropping mechanism for an egg cone production line, comprising a mounting plate 1, a first telescopic member 2 disposed on the lower surface of the mounting plate 1, a second telescopic member 3 disposed on the upper surface of the mounting plate 1, a first egg cone limiting component 4 connected to one side of the first telescopic member 2, and a second egg cone limiting component 5 connected to one side of the second telescopic member 3, and a plurality of egg dropping holes 6 located between the first egg cone limiting component 4 and the second egg cone limiting component 5 are provided on the mounting plate 1; the first egg cone limiting component 4 includes a push rod 41, the push rod 41 being hinged to a plurality of clamping units 42, and a plurality of mounting posts 43 being disposed inside each clamping unit 42, with a limiting rubber ring 44 fitted on the mounting post 43.

[0025] In the technical solution of this utility model, the first telescopic member 2 drives the first cone limiting component 4 to work, which can clamp the bottom cone of the stacked cone group. The second telescopic member 3 drives the second cone limiting component 5 to work, which can clamp the second to last cone of the stacked cone group. The first telescopic member 2 drives the first limiting component 4 to release, and the bottom cone falls due to its own weight, while the upper cone is firmly fixed by the second limiting component 5 to prevent it from falling together. Through the hierarchical control of "fixing the top first and then releasing the bottom", the independent release of a single cone is achieved. The push rod 41 drives the clamping unit 42 to press against the limiting rubber ring 44 in a point contact manner. When the limiting rubber ring 44 is squeezed, it elastically deforms and wraps around the outer wall of the cone. The elastic deformation of the rubber can absorb the clamping force and avoid the cone wall from cracking due to rigid compression.

[0026] Specifically, multiple vertically stacked ice cream cones are placed in the egg drop chute 8. The operation of the first telescopic component 2 activates the first ice cream cone limiting component 4, limiting the bottom ice cream cone to prevent it from falling. Controlling the operation of the second telescopic component 3 activates the second ice cream cone limiting component 5, which clamps and limits the second-to-last ice cream cone. Simultaneously, controlling the operation of the first telescopic component 2 releases the first ice cream cone limiting component 4, allowing the last ice cream cone to fall to the next processing station. Finally, controlling the operation of the first telescopic component 2 clamps the first ice cream cone limiting component 4, while simultaneously controlling the operation of the second telescopic component 3 releases the second ice cream cone limiting component 5, allowing the last ice cream cone to fall to the first ice cream cone limiting component 4.

[0027] The first telescopic component 2 and the second telescopic component 3 are both cylinders, and the second cone limiting component 5 has the same structure as the first cone limiting component 4.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, multiple limiting posts 7 are installed on the egg drop hole 6, and an egg drop slide 8 is formed between the multiple limiting posts 7. The egg drop slide 8 formed by the multiple limiting posts 7 at the egg drop hole 6 provides circumferential guidance for the falling egg tube, avoids the egg tube from deviating or tilting during the falling process, and ensures that it enters the spraying station in a vertical position.

[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the clamping unit 42 includes a first push plate 421, a second push plate 422, a third push plate 423, and a fourth push plate 424. The first push plate 421 is hinged to the push rod 41 and the mounting plate 1. The first push plate 421 is hinged to the second push plate 422 through the first connecting plate 425. The third push plate 423 is hinged to the fourth push plate 424 through the second connecting plate 426. The clamping unit 42 is formed by the linkage of the first push plate 421, the second push plate 422, the third push plate 423, and the fourth push plate 424, forming a symmetrically distributed multi-contact point, distributing the clamping force to multiple positions on the outer wall of the egg carton, avoiding excessive local stress. The push rod 41 is hinged to multiple clamping units 42, and the push rod 41 can drive all clamping units 42 to move synchronously (clamp or release), resulting in high consistency of action and avoiding production stoppage caused by jamming of a single unit.

[0030] The first connecting plate 425 is connected to the third push plate 423 on the adjacent clamping unit 42.

[0031] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the ends of the first push plate 421, the second push plate 422, the third push plate 423, and the fourth push plate 424 are all provided with push heads 427 close to the limiting rubber ring 44; the first push plate 421, the second push plate 422, the third push plate 423, and the fourth push plate 424 can push the push heads 427 to press against the limiting rubber ring 44 in a point contact manner, and the push heads 427 convert the linear thrust into a uniform radial contraction force to avoid local stress concentration.

[0032] The mounting post 43 is equipped with a sealing cover plate 45 located outside the limiting rubber ring 44; the sealing cover plate 45 protects the limiting rubber ring 44.

[0033] Working principle: In the initial state, the first limiting component 4 clamps the bottom cone through the clamping unit 42 to prevent it from falling prematurely. When ready to release, the second telescopic component 3 drives the second limiting component 5 to clamp the second to last cone, "transferring" the weight of the stacked cones above to the second limiting component 5 (separating the force from the bottom cone). When releasing a single cone, the first telescopic component 2 drives the first limiting component 4 to release, and the bottom cone falls due to its own weight, while the cones above are firmly fixed by the second limiting component 5 to prevent them from falling together. Through the hierarchical control of "fixing the top first and then releasing the bottom", the force connection of the stacked cones is completely cut off, realizing the independent release of a single cone and solving the problem of "multiple cones falling when released" in traditional mechanisms.

[0034] 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0035] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A cone-dispensing mechanism for an egg cone production line, characterized in that, The device includes a mounting plate (1), a first telescopic member (2) is provided on the lower surface of the mounting plate (1), a second telescopic member (3) is provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate (1), a first cone limiting component (4) is connected to one side of the first telescopic member (2), a second cone limiting component (5) is connected to one side of the second telescopic member (3), and a plurality of egg drop holes (6) located between the first cone limiting component (4) and the second cone limiting component (5) are provided on the mounting plate (1). The first cone limiting assembly (4) includes a push rod (41), which is hinged to multiple clamping units (42). Each clamping unit (42) has multiple mounting posts (43) inside, and a limiting rubber ring (44) is sleeved on the mounting post (43).

2. The cone-dispensing mechanism for an egg cone production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple limiting posts (7) are installed on the egg drop hole (6), and an egg drop slide (8) is formed between the multiple limiting posts (7).

3. The cone-dispensing mechanism for an egg cone production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping unit (42) includes a first push plate (421), a second push plate (422), a third push plate (423), and a fourth push plate (424). The first push plate (421) is hinged to the push rod (41) and the mounting plate (1). The first push plate (421) is hinged to the second push plate (422) through a first connecting plate (425). The third push plate (423) is hinged to the fourth push plate (424) through a second connecting plate (426).

4. The cone-dispensing mechanism for an egg cone production line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting plate (425) is connected to the third push plate (423) on the adjacent clamping unit (42).

5. The cone-dispensing mechanism for an egg cone production line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first push plate (421), the second push plate (422), the third push plate (423) and the fourth push plate (424) are all provided with push blades (427) near the limiting rubber ring (44).

6. The cone-dispensing mechanism for an egg cone production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing cover plate (45) located outside the limiting rubber ring (44) is installed on the mounting post (43).

7. The cone-dispensing mechanism for an egg cone production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first telescopic component (2) and the second telescopic component (3) are cylinders.

8. The cone-dispensing mechanism for an egg cone production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second cone limiting component (5) has the same structure as the first cone limiting component (4).

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