Food carrier transport apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a food carrier transfer equipment, include: frame, the frame has the transmission area for food carrier from front to back through, set up in the transfer platform of frame, the transfer platform can be up and down in the transmission area along vertical direction movement, and can along the horizontal movement of front and back direction, be provided with the conveyer belt on the transfer platform, the conveyer belt will food carrier from front to back transmission. The utility model can automatically send food carrier to the corresponding layer of placing frame, and compared with manual operation mode, the efficiency is higher, and the labor intensity of worker is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automated production equipment technology, and in particular relates to a transfer machine for placing food carriers such as trays and wire mesh racks. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of pastries, cakes, and other food products, it is often necessary to transport the food on trays, wire racks, or other carriers. After the food is placed on the carriers, several carriers are then placed together on a shelf. Currently, workers manually place the food carriers one by one onto the shelf, a labor-intensive and inefficient method. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a transfer machine that can automatically place food carriers layer by layer onto the placement rack.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A food carrier transfer device includes: a frame having a transfer area for food carriers to pass through from front to back; a transfer platform disposed on the frame, the transfer platform being movable vertically up and down within the transfer area and horizontally in the front-back direction, and a conveyor belt disposed on the transfer platform for transferring the food carriers from front to back.

[0006] In some embodiments, the transfer platform includes a lifting slide that is movably mounted on the frame in a vertical direction, and a translation slide that is movably mounted on the lifting slide in a horizontal direction. The conveyor belt is disposed on the left and right sides of the translation slide and extends in a front-to-back direction.

[0007] In some embodiments, a first motor is provided at the top of the frame, and the first motor drives a first synchronous shaft extending horizontally in the left-right direction to rotate; a first synchronous pulley is provided at both ends of the first synchronous shaft, a second synchronous pulley is provided on both sides of the bottom of the conveying area, and a synchronous belt is provided on both sides of the frame, with each synchronous belt passing over the first and second synchronous pulleys located on the same side; the two ends of the lifting carriage are connected to a synchronous belt through a first connecting block.

[0008] In some embodiments, guide rails extending vertically are respectively provided on both sides of the conveying area, and guide wheels that cooperate with the guide rails are provided at both ends of the lifting carriage, so that the lifting carriage can move up and down along the guide rails via the guide wheels.

[0009] In some embodiments, the lifting slide is provided with a horizontal slide rail extending horizontally in the front-back direction, and the translation slide is disposed on the horizontal slide rail; the lifting slide is provided with a second motor, and the output shaft of the second motor drives a synchronous belt connected to the translation slide to move through a synchronous pulley, thereby driving the translation slide to move back and forth.

[0010] In some embodiments, a movable stop is provided at the rear end of the transfer platform. The movable stop can move between a limited position and a limited release position. In the limited position, the movable stop protrudes upward from the top surface of the transfer platform. In the limited release position, the movable stop is flush with or lower than the top surface of the transfer platform.

[0011] In some embodiments, the movable stop is controlled by a rotary cylinder, and the movable stop can be rotated to the limit position or the limit release position.

[0012] In some embodiments, the feed side of the frame is provided with a pair of first guide plates extending horizontally in the front-rear direction, and the distance between the two first guide plates corresponds to the size of the food carrier in the left-right direction, so that the food carrier can pass through.

[0013] In some embodiments, second guide plates are provided on the left and right sides of the lifting carriage, and the distance between the two second guide plates corresponds to the size of the food carrier in the left and right direction, so that the food carrier can pass through.

[0014] In some embodiments, a placement rack is also provided at the rear of the rack, the placement rack having multiple placement layers in a vertical direction, and the transfer platform placing the food carrier on the corresponding layer.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention features a transfer platform that can move vertically and horizontally, as well as forward and backward. The platform is equipped with a conveyor belt that transports food carriers from previous processes. The platform receives food carriers from the previous process and connects with the placement racks. The conveyor belt enables the food carriers to move from front to back, while the transfer platform moves vertically to deliver the food carriers to the corresponding shelves. This invention automatically places food carriers onto the shelves, reducing worker workload and improving efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the food carrier transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the food carrier transfer device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the food carrier transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention after the top plate and side plates have been removed;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the translation drive assembly of the transfer frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the translation drive component of the transfer platform according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the transfer of a food carrier onto a placement rack using the food carrier transfer device according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram from another angle showing the food carrier transfer device of this utility model transferring the food carrier onto the placement rack. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0025] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the food carrier transfer device of this embodiment includes a frame 1 and a transfer platform 2 mounted on the frame 1. The frame 1 has a transfer area in the middle, which is a hollow area. The food carrier passes through the transfer area from the front of the frame 1 to the rear. The transfer platform 2 is mounted on the frame 1 and is used to transport the food carrier from front to back.

[0026] The front of the frame 1 is the feeding end, and the rear is the discharging end. Optionally, in this embodiment, a pair of L-shaped first guide plates 3 are provided on the feeding side of the frame 1. The first guide plates 3 extend horizontally in the front-back direction and are fixed to the frame 1. The two first guide plates 3 are arranged opposite each other to guide the food carrier to be placed, so that the food carrier can be moved accurately and smoothly onto the transfer platform 2. Further, in this embodiment, the first guide plates 3 are connected to the frame 1 through a first bracket 4. A width adjusting cylinder 5 is provided on the first bracket 4. The piston rod of the width adjusting cylinder 5 is connected to the first guide plate 3. The distance between the two first guide plates 3 can be adjusted by the width adjusting cylinder 5 to accommodate food carriers of different sizes.

[0027] The transfer platform 2 is vertically movable on the rack 1, thereby delivering food carriers to different heights for placement on the corresponding shelves. For example... Figure 3As shown, the transfer platform 2 in this embodiment includes a lifting slide 2-1, a translation slide 2-2, and a conveyor belt 2-3.

[0028] The lifting carriage 2-1 is mounted on the frame 1 and can move up and down vertically. In this embodiment, the lifting carriage 2-1 is a U-shaped frame. Guide rails 1-1 extending vertically are respectively provided on both sides of the conveying area of ​​the frame 1. The two ends of the lifting carriage 2-1 cooperate with the guide rails 1-1 through guide wheels 2-1a and can move up and down along the guide rails 1-1.

[0029] In this embodiment, a motor is used as the lifting drive unit to control the lifting of the lifting carriage 2-1. For example... Figure 3 As shown, a first motor 5 is installed at the top of the frame 1. The first motor 5 drives a first synchronous shaft 6 extending horizontally in the left-right direction to rotate. First synchronous pulleys 7 are respectively installed at both ends of the first synchronous shaft 6. Second synchronous pulleys 8 are respectively installed on both sides of the bottom of the conveying area of ​​the frame 1. Two synchronous belts 9 pass over the first synchronous pulleys 7 and 8 located on the same side. The two ends of the lifting carriage 2-1 are connected to a first connecting slider 10 and a synchronous belt 9, respectively. When the first motor 5 drives the first synchronous shaft 6 to rotate, the synchronous belts 9 on both sides of the frame 1 move simultaneously, thereby causing the lifting carriage 2-1 to rise or fall.

[0030] The translation slide 2-2 is movably mounted on the lifting slide 2-1 in the front-to-back direction. That is, while the translation slide 2-2 can move up and down in the vertical direction with the lifting slide 2-1, it can also move back and forth in the horizontal direction. When the translation slide 2-2 moves forward, it can receive the food carrier from the first guide plate 3. When the translation slide 2-2 moves backward, it can move the food carrier to the rear side of the frame 1.

[0031] A horizontal slide rail (not shown) extending horizontally in the front-to-back direction is provided on the lifting slide 2-1. The translation slide 2-2 is provided on the horizontal slide rail and can move back and forth along the horizontal slide rail. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the forward and backward movement of the translation slide 2-2 is controlled by a second motor 11 mounted on the lifting slide 2-1. The output shaft of the second motor 11 drives the synchronous belt to move via a synchronous pulley (not shown). The translation slide 2-2 is connected to the synchronous belt via a second connecting slider 12. When the second motor 11 drives the synchronous belt to move, the synchronous belt further drives the translation slide 2-2 to move forward and backward.

[0032] In this embodiment, a conveyor belt 2-3 is provided on the left and right sides of the translation slide 2-2. The conveyor belt 2-3 is used to carry the food carrier and transport the food carrier from front to back on the translation slide 2-2. For example, by operating the conveyor belt 2-3, the food carrier can be transferred to the translation slide 2-2 at the first guide plate 3 and transported from the front to the back of the translation slide 2-2. Then, the food carrier is sent out from the rear of the translation slide 2-2 to the placement rack.

[0033] The operation of the transmission belt 2-3 is controlled by a third motor 13, which is mounted on the lifting slide 2-1. In this embodiment, the third motor 13 and the second motor 11 are arranged adjacent to each other. Third synchronous pulleys 14 are respectively installed at the front and rear ends of the left and right sides of the translation slide 2-2. The left conveyor belt 2-3 bypasses the two front and rear third synchronous pulleys 14 located on the left side, and the right conveyor belt 2-3 bypasses the two front and rear third synchronous pulleys 14 located on the right side. The output shaft of the third motor 13 is connected to a second synchronous shaft 15, on which a synchronous drive wheel (not shown) is installed. The synchronous drive wheel can drive the left and right conveyor belts 2-3 to operate synchronously, thereby realizing the front-to-back transport of the food carrier.

[0034] Optionally, a movable stop 16 is provided at the rear end of the translation slide 2-2 (transfer platform). In this embodiment, the movable stop 16 can rotate. If rotated to a vertical position (limited position), the rotating stop 16 protrudes upward, which can block and limit the food carrier on the translation slide 2-2, preventing the food carrier from passing through. The rotating stop 16 can also rotate to a horizontal position (limit released position). In this position, the rotating stop 16 is flush with the upper surface of the translation slide 2-2 and will not block the food carrier, so the food carrier can be transported to the placement rack. By setting the movable stop 16, one function is to limit the passage of the food carrier, and another function is to maintain a distance, separating the front and rear food carriers during tray placement, leaving a gap between the two food carriers and preventing them from contacting each other. In this embodiment, the rotation of the rotating stop is controlled by a rotary cylinder. In other embodiments, the movable stop can also be controlled by a lifting cylinder. When raised, the movable stop protrudes upwards from the top surface of the translation slide 2-2. When lowered, it is flush with or lower than the top surface of the translation slide 2-2.

[0035] In some embodiments, second guide plates 17 may be provided on the left and right sides of the lifting carriage. The distance between the two second guide plates 17 corresponds to the size of the food carrier in the left and right direction, so that the food carrier can pass through and guide the movement of the food carrier on the translation slide 2-2, preventing the food carrier from deviating during the movement.

[0036] The operation process of the food carrier transfer device in this embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, after the food carrier is placed on the first guide plate 3 from the front workstation, the transfer platform 2 moves to the front of the frame 1 and docks with the first guide plate 3. The width of the transfer platform 2 is less than the distance between the first guide plates 3, so that it can even be between the first guide plates 3. The transfer platform 2 is raised to a height that can contact the bottom surface of the food carrier. The conveyor belt 2-3 runs and transfers the food carrier from the first guide plate 3 to the transfer platform 2.

[0038] The transfer platform 2 moves from front to back, carrying the food carrier to the rear of the frame 1. At the same time, the conveyor belt 2-3 continues to operate, transferring the food carrier from the front of the transfer platform 2 to the rear of the transfer platform 2. During this process, the movable block 16 is in the limit position, that is, the movable block 16 protrudes upward from the top surface of the transfer platform 2.

[0039] like Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the transfer platform 2 moves vertically to the height where the food carrier is to be placed, and then moves horizontally to the rear of the frame 1. The movable stop 16 rotates to the limit release position, and the conveyor belt 2-3 conveys the food carrier backward away from the transfer platform 2 and moves it to the corresponding layer of the placement rack 100 located at the rear of the frame 1. One or more food carriers can be placed on each layer as needed.

[0040] After the food carrier is placed on the rack 100, the transfer platform 2 moves from back to front to continue transferring the next food carrier.

[0041] This invention relates to a food carrier transfer machine that can automatically transfer food carriers to the corresponding layers of the shelf. Compared with manual operation, it is more efficient and reduces the labor intensity of workers.

[0042] For those skilled in the art, various other corresponding changes and modifications can be made based on the technical solutions and concepts described above, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A food carrier transfer device, characterized in that, include: A rack having a conveying area through which food carriers pass from front to back; The transfer platform is mounted on the frame and can move vertically up and down in the transfer area and horizontally in the front-to-back direction. The transfer platform is equipped with a conveyor belt that transports the food carrier from front to back.

2. The food carrier transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer platform includes a lifting slide that can be moved vertically on the frame and a translation slide that can be moved horizontally back and forth on the lifting slide. The conveyor belt is located on the left and right sides of the translation slide and extends in the front and back direction.

3. The food carrier transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first motor is installed at the top of the frame, which drives a first synchronous shaft extending horizontally in the left-right direction to rotate. A first synchronous pulley is installed at both ends of the first synchronous shaft, and a second synchronous pulley is installed on both sides of the bottom of the conveying area. A synchronous belt is installed on both sides of the frame, and each synchronous belt passes over the first and second synchronous pulleys located on the same side. The two ends of the lifting carriage are connected to a synchronous belt through a first connecting block.

4. The food carrier transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying area is provided with guide rails extending vertically on both sides, and the lifting carriage is provided with guide wheels at both ends that cooperate with the guide rails. The lifting carriage can move up and down along the guide rails via the guide wheels.

5. The food carrier transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting slide is provided with a horizontal slide rail extending horizontally in the front-to-back direction, and the translation slide is provided on the horizontal slide rail; the lifting slide is provided with a second motor, and the output shaft of the second motor drives the synchronous belt connected to the translation slide to move through the synchronous pulley, thereby driving the translation slide to move back and forth.

6. The food carrier transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the transfer platform is provided with a movable stop block, which can move between a limited position and a limited release position. When in the limited position, the movable stop block protrudes upward from the top surface of the transfer platform, and when in the limited release position, the movable stop block is flush with or lower than the top surface of the transfer platform.

7. The food carrier transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The movable stop is controlled by a rotary cylinder, and the movable stop can be rotated to the limit position or the limit release position.

8. The food carrier transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed side of the frame is provided with a pair of first guide plates that extend horizontally in the front-to-back direction. The distance between the two first guide plates corresponds to the size of the food carrier in the left-to-right direction, so that the food carrier can pass through.

9. The food carrier transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting carriage is provided with second guide plates on the left and right sides. The distance between the two second guide plates corresponds to the size of the food carrier in the left and right direction, so that the food carrier can pass through.

10. The food carrier transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a placement rack located at the rear of the frame, the placement rack having multiple layers arranged vertically, and the transfer platform placing the food carrier on the corresponding layer.

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