Boxed liquid unboxing and split filling continuous device for food production

Abstract

This utility model discloses a continuous filling and dispensing device for boxed liquids in food production, relating to the field of food production technology. It includes a horizontally placed support frame with symmetrically distributed support plates fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the support frame. A moving frame is vertically slidably connected between the two support plates. A transport structure for moving the box is installed inside the support frame, and an opening device is installed at the output end of the top of the transport structure. A filling structure is installed inside the moving frame. This continuous filling and dispensing device for boxed liquids in food production, through its modular filling structure design, connects the main liquid supply pipe and multiple dispensing pipes in parallel. Each dispensing pipe is equipped with an independent temporary storage tank and an electrically controlled valve, achieving multi-channel synchronous filling, significantly improving production efficiency while avoiding cross-contamination. The pressurized filling mechanism converts air pressure into hydraulic pressure through piston rings and a double-layer corrugated sleeve, making the filling process respond faster.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food production technology, specifically to a continuous filling device for boxed liquids in food production. Background Technology

[0002] A continuous filling system for boxed liquids used in food production is a combination of automated or semi-automated production line equipment, primarily used to precisely fill liquid foods into boxed containers.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN203079664U discloses a boxed liquid food production line, such as a liquid filling mechanism used in a boxed production line for duck blood, chicken blood, pig blood, tofu, etc. The downward air pipe of piston B is connected to a gas distributor block and fixed by a pressure cap. The pressure cap and the large piston are bolted together as a whole. The downward air pipe is sleeved inside the connecting rod. The openings of the upward air pipe and the downward air pipe are set at the same height. Piston B is installed inside the large piston, forming a pressure chamber. A wear-resistant steel sleeve is fixed to the side wall of the pressure chamber. An air passage connected to the pressure chamber is provided on one side of the large piston for inflating or deflating the pressure chamber. The advantages of this utility model are: 1. Accurate measurement; 2. Clean packaging box perimeter, saving labor and reducing production costs.

[0004] Existing technologies in food diversion and filling devices have low overall filling efficiency, resulting in limited production speed and difficulty in meeting high-volume demands. The filling pressure is also low, and the device lacks flexibility in adapting to filling boxes of different sizes and specifications. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a continuous filling device for boxed liquids in food production, which solves the problems of low overall filling efficiency, limited production speed, difficulty in meeting high output requirements, low filling pressure, and lack of flexibility in adapting to different sizes and specifications of filling boxes in the aforementioned food filling devices.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a continuous filling and dispensing device for boxed liquids in food production, comprising a support frame placed horizontally on the ground, symmetrically distributed support plates fixedly connected to the top two sides of the support frame, a moving frame vertically sliding between the two support plates, a transport structure for driving the box to move installed inside the support frame, and an opening device installed at the output end of the top of the transport structure.

[0007] The motion frame is equipped with a filling structure, which includes a main liquid supply pipe. The bottom of the main liquid supply pipe is provided with equally spaced output ends. Each output end is fixedly connected to a diversion pipe. A temporary storage tank is fixedly connected to the outside of the diversion pipe. A pressurization chamber is formed between the outside of the diversion pipe and the inside of the temporary storage tank. A piston ring is slidably connected inside the pressurization chamber. A double-layer corrugated sleeve is fixedly connected to the top of the piston ring.

[0008] Preferably, the lower end of the diversion pipe is provided with a drain hole, and an isolation plate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lower end of the diversion pipe. The isolation plate is located at the top of the drain hole, and the isolation plate divides the interior of the temporary storage tank into a storage chamber and a pressurization chamber. The storage chamber is located at the bottom of the pressurization chamber. The drain hole is fixedly connected to the lower inner side of the temporary storage tank. The connection between the drain hole and the temporary storage tank is a hollow structure. An electric control valve is provided at the bottom of the temporary storage tank, and the electric control valve is connected to the storage chamber.

[0009] Preferably, the piston ring is slidably connected to the outside of the diversion pipe, and the corrugated sleeve located on the inside is sleeved on the outside of the diversion pipe. The double-layer corrugated sleeve and the top of the piston ring form a cavity. The diversion pipe is connected to the liquid supply device and is controlled by an electrically controlled valve.

[0010] Preferably, a pressure ring is fixedly connected to the top of the temporary storage tank, and the bottom of the pressure ring is connected to the cavity formed by the double-layer corrugated sleeve and the top of the piston ring. The pressure ring is provided with a connecting pipe, which is connected to the air compressor.

[0011] Preferably, the transport structure includes drive rollers rotatably connected inside the support frame and symmetrically distributed, the drive rollers being driven by a servo motor, and a chain plate structure being sleeved on the outer side of the two drive rollers.

[0012] Preferably, the chain plate structure is composed of a bearing plate that is hinged to each other at both ends. The outer side of the bearing plate is fixedly connected with symmetrically distributed guide rails, and the two guide rails are slidably connected with two symmetrically distributed clamping blocks inside.

[0013] Preferably, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom center of each clamping block, and a synchronous turntable is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the bearing plate. A torsion spring is provided between the synchronous turntable and the bottom of the bearing plate. The connecting rod at the bottom of each clamping block is rotatably connected to the side of the synchronous turntable through a swing arm to form a synchronous structure.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This continuous filling device for boxed liquids used in food production features a modular filling structure design. The main liquid supply pipe is connected in parallel with multiple diversion pipes, and each diversion pipe is equipped with an independent temporary storage tank and an electrically controlled valve. This enables multi-channel synchronous filling, significantly improving production efficiency. The pressurized filling mechanism converts air pressure into hydraulic pressure through piston rings and double-layer corrugated sleeves, making the filling process respond faster.

[0016] The adaptive box clamping system integrated into the transport structure achieves automatic centering and stable clamping of the boxes through a synchronous turntable and torsion spring, ensuring filling accuracy. The vertically adjustable motion frame design allows the equipment to quickly adapt to boxes of different sizes, greatly improving the flexibility of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the support frame of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the motion frame structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the main liquid supply pipe of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the temporary storage tank of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bearing plate structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Support plate; 3. Moving frame; 4. Main liquid supply pipe; 5. Diverter pipe; 6. Temporary storage tank; 7. Drain hole; 8. Isolation plate; 9. Liquid storage chamber; 10. Pressurization chamber; 11. Piston ring; 12. Corrugated sleeve; 13. Pressurization ring; 14. Connecting pipe; 15. Electrically controlled valve; 16. Drive roller; 17. Bearing plate; 18. Guide rail; 19. Clamping block; 20. Synchronous turntable. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 5This utility model provides the following technical solution: a continuous filling and dispensing device for boxed liquids in food production, comprising a support frame 1 horizontally placed on the ground, symmetrically distributed support plates 2 fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the support frame 1, a moving frame 3 vertically slidably connected between the two support plates 2, a transport structure for driving the box to move installed inside the support frame 1, and an opening device installed at the output end of the top of the transport structure; Figure 4 As shown, the motion frame 3 has a filling structure installed inside. The filling structure includes a main liquid supply pipe 4, with equidistantly distributed output ends at the bottom of the main liquid supply pipe 4. Each output end is fixedly connected to a diversion pipe 5. A temporary storage tank 6 is fixedly connected to the outside of the diversion pipe 5. A pressurization chamber 10 is formed between the outside of the diversion pipe 5 and the inside of the temporary storage tank 6. A piston ring 11 is slidably connected inside the pressurization chamber 10. A double-layer corrugated sleeve 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the piston ring 11. The lower end of the diversion pipe 5 has a drain hole 7. Figure 5 As shown, an isolation plate 8 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lower end of the diversion pipe 5. The isolation plate 8 is located at the top of the drain hole 7. The isolation plate 8 divides the interior of the temporary storage tank 6 into a storage chamber 9 and a pressurization chamber 10. The storage chamber 9 is located at the bottom of the pressurization chamber 10. The drain hole 7 is fixedly connected to the lower inner side of the temporary storage tank 6. The connection between the drain hole 7 and the temporary storage tank 6 is a hollow structure. An electric control valve 15 is provided at the bottom of the temporary storage tank 6. The electric control valve 15 is connected to the storage chamber 9. The piston ring 11 is slidably connected to the diversion pipe. Outside the pipe 5, the corrugated sleeve 12 located on the inner side is fitted on the outside of the diversion pipe 5. The double-layer corrugated sleeve 12 and the top of the piston ring 11 form a cavity. The diversion pipe 5 is connected to the liquid supply equipment. The diversion pipe 5 is controlled by an electric valve. The top of the temporary storage tank 6 is fixedly connected to a pressure ring 13. The bottom of the pressure ring 13 is connected to the cavity formed by the double-layer corrugated sleeve 12 and the top of the piston ring 11. The pressure ring 13 is provided with a connecting pipe 14, which is connected to the air compressor.

[0026] The support frame 1 is placed horizontally on the ground to provide a stable foundation. The support plates 2 are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the support frame 1 to form symmetrically distributed stable support points. The motion frame 3 is vertically slidably connected between the two support plates 2. The height is adjusted in the vertical direction by the hydraulic cylinder to adapt to the filling needs of boxes of different sizes. The transport structure installed inside the support frame 1 is responsible for driving the box to move along a predetermined path. The box opening device is fixedly installed at the output end of the top of the transport structure to automatically open the box lid and ensure that the box is in an open state during the filling process.

[0027] The box-opening device automatically applies force to the box lid, opening the box body to prepare for subsequent filling. At the same time, the main liquid supply pipe 4 in the filling structure receives liquid food by connecting to an external liquid supply device. The bottom of the main liquid supply pipe 4 has multiple equidistant output ends, each of which is fixedly connected to a diversion pipe 5. The outer side of the diversion pipe 5 is fixedly connected to a temporary storage tank 6. Liquid flows from the main liquid supply pipe 4 into the diversion pipe 5 and is then distributed to each temporary storage tank 6. The design of the temporary storage tank 6 includes the space formed by the inner and outer sides. The partition plate 8 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lower end of the diversion pipe 5 and is located at the top of the drain hole 7. The partition plate 8 divides the interior of the temporary storage tank 6 into an upper liquid storage chamber 9 and a lower pressurization chamber 10. The liquid storage chamber 9 is used to temporarily store liquid, and the pressurization chamber 10 is used to apply pressure to promote liquid flow.

[0028] After the liquid flows into the diversion pipe 5, it passes through the isolation plate 8 and enters the storage chamber 9. The piston ring 11 on the outside of the diversion pipe 5 is slidably connected to the inside of the pressurization chamber 10. The double-layer corrugated sleeve 12, which is fixedly connected to the top of the piston ring 11, is fitted onto the outside of the diversion pipe 5 to form a closed structure. The double-layer corrugated sleeve 12 and the top of the piston ring 11 together form a cavity. This cavity is fixedly connected to the top of the temporary storage tank 6 through the pressurization ring 13. The pressurization ring 13 is provided with a connecting pipe 14, which is connected to an external air compressor. When the external air compressor is connected through the connecting pipe 14... When compressed air is injected into the cavity, the cavity expands, pushing the double-layer corrugated sleeve 12 and piston ring 11 downward. The displacement of piston ring 11 creates positive pressure in the pressurization chamber 10, squeezing the liquid in the storage chamber 9. The drain hole 7 below the storage chamber 9 is fixedly connected to the lower inner side of the temporary storage tank 6. The connection between the drain hole 7 and the temporary storage tank 6 is a hollow structure, allowing the liquid to pass through smoothly. The electric control valve 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the temporary storage tank 6 and communicates with the storage chamber 9. The electric control valve 15 is operated by the control system to regulate the flow of liquid from the drain hole 7.

[0029] During the filling process, the motion frame 3 adjusts the height of the filling structure by vertical sliding to ensure that the electric control valve 15 at the bottom of the diversion pipe 5 is aligned with the opening position of the box. When the box moves to the filling point through the transport structure, the electric control valve 15 opens, and the pressure applied by the pressurization chamber 10 pushes the liquid in the storage chamber 9 to be quickly discharged through the drain hole 7, achieving high-speed filling. Once the filling volume reaches the preset value based on the time or flow sensor signal, the electric control valve 15 closes, the liquid stops flowing out, and the air compressor stops supplying air. The piston ring 11 resets under the action of the spring or gravity inside the system, waiting for the next cycle. The whole process is continuous. The transport structure ensures the continuous movement of the box, and the box opening device and the filling structure work together to ensure seamless connection between the opening and filling of each box. The diversion design of the filling structure allows multiple boxes to be processed at the same time, increasing production capacity.

[0030] Example 2: Based on Example 1, please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 6The following structure is also disclosed: the transport structure includes drive rollers 16 rotatably connected inside the support frame 1 and symmetrically distributed. The drive rollers 16 are driven by servo motors. A chain plate structure is sleeved on the outside of the two drive rollers 16. The chain plate structure is composed of bearing plates 17 that are hinged to each other at both ends. Figure 6 As shown, symmetrically distributed guide rails 18 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the bearing plate 17. Two symmetrically distributed clamping blocks 19 are slidably connected inside the two guide rails 18. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom center of each clamping block 19. A synchronous turntable 20 is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the bearing plate 17. A torsion spring is provided between the synchronous turntable 20 and the bottom of the bearing plate 17. The connecting rod at the bottom of each clamping block 19 is rotatably connected to the side of the synchronous turntable 20 through a swing arm to form a synchronous structure.

[0031] Two drive rollers 16 are fitted with chain plate structures on their outer sides. The chain plate structure consists of bearing plates 17 that are hinged together end to end, allowing flexible bending to adapt to changes in the path. Symmetrically distributed guide rails 18 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the bearing plates 17. Two symmetrically distributed clamping blocks 19 are slidably connected inside the two guide rails 18. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom center of each clamping block 19. A synchronous turntable 20 is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the bearing plate 17. A torsion spring is provided between the synchronous turntable 20 and the bottom of the bearing plate 17 to provide restoring force. The connecting rod at the bottom of each clamping block 19 is rotatably connected to the side of the synchronous turntable 20 through a swing arm to form a synchronous structure, realizing the symmetrical movement of the clamping blocks and ensuring that the box is evenly clamped during movement.

[0032] The overall operation of the device begins with the drive of the transport structure. The servo motor drives the drive roller 16 to rotate, which transmits the power to the outer chain plate structure. The carrier plate 17 moves along the predetermined track under the drive roller 16. Each carrier plate 17 acts as a moving platform, carrying the box through the device path. When the box is placed on the carrier plate 17, the symmetrically distributed guide rails 18 allow the clamping blocks 19 to slide horizontally. The connecting rod at the bottom of the clamping block 19 is connected to the synchronous turntable 20 through the swing arm. The synchronous turntable 20 maintains its initial position under the action of the torsion spring. The torsion spring accumulates energy when the synchronous turntable 20 rotates, providing a self-resetting function. It pushes the box towards the center through the connecting rod, synchronously clamping both sides of the box. Since all the clamping blocks 19 are uniformly connected to the side of the synchronous turntable 20 through the swing arm, any rotation of the synchronous turntable 20 drives all the clamping blocks 19 to move synchronously, ensuring that the clamping action is symmetrical and consistent, preventing the box from shifting or tipping over. The torsion spring maintains pressure after clamping to prevent loosening.

[0033] The main liquid supply pipe 4 distributes liquid to the temporary storage tank 6 through the diversion pipe 5. The pressure ring 13 and the connecting pipe 14 introduce the air compressor pressure, which acts on the liquid storage chamber 9 through the piston ring 11 and the double-layer corrugated sleeve 12. The electric control valve 15 controls the liquid filling. The clamping structure ensures that the box is fixed and does not move during filling, improving filling accuracy. After filling is completed, the synchronous turntable 20 is driven to reset by the torsion spring after completing the action. The swing arm release link and the clamping block 19 returns to its original position along the guide rail 18, releasing the box. The box continues to move downstream with the chain plate structure.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" or "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] Although the present invention 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 invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A continuous filling and dispensing device for boxed liquids in food production, comprising a support frame (1) placed horizontally on the ground, wherein symmetrically distributed support plates (2) are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the support frame (1), and a moving frame (3) is vertically slidably connected between the two support plates (2), wherein a transport structure for driving the box to move is installed inside the support frame (1), and an opening device is installed at the output end of the top of the transport structure; characterized in that The motion frame (3) is equipped with a filling structure, which includes a main liquid supply pipe (4). The bottom of the main liquid supply pipe (4) is provided with equally spaced output ends. Each output end is fixedly connected to a diversion pipe (5). A temporary storage tank (6) is fixedly connected to the outside of the diversion pipe (5). A pressurization chamber (10) is formed between the outside of the diversion pipe (5) and the inside of the temporary storage tank (6). A piston ring (11) is slidably connected inside the pressurization chamber (10). A double-layer corrugated sleeve (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the piston ring (11).

2. The continuous filling and dispensing apparatus for boxed liquids in food production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the diversion pipe (5) is provided with a drain hole (7). An isolation plate (8) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lower end of the diversion pipe (5). The isolation plate (8) is located at the top of the drain hole (7). The isolation plate (8) divides the interior of the temporary storage tank (6) into a storage chamber (9) and a pressurization chamber (10). The storage chamber (9) is located at the bottom of the pressurization chamber (10). The drain hole (7) is fixedly connected to the lower inner side of the temporary storage tank (6). The connection between the drain hole (7) and the temporary storage tank (6) is a hollow structure. An electric control valve (15) is provided at the bottom of the temporary storage tank (6). The electric control valve (15) is connected to the storage chamber (9).

3. The continuous filling and dispensing apparatus for boxed liquids in food production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The piston ring (11) is slidably connected to the outside of the diversion pipe (5), and the corrugated sleeve (12) located on the inside is sleeved on the outside of the diversion pipe (5). The double-layer corrugated sleeve (12) and the top of the piston ring (11) form a cavity. The diversion pipe (5) is connected to the liquid supply device. The diversion pipe (5) is controlled by an electric valve.

4. The continuous filling and dispensing apparatus for boxed liquids in food production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the temporary storage tank (6) is fixedly connected to a pressure ring (13). The bottom of the pressure ring (13) is connected to the cavity formed by the double-layer corrugated sleeve (12) and the top of the piston ring (11). The pressure ring (13) is provided with a connecting pipe (14), which is connected to the air compressor.

5. The continuous filling and dispensing apparatus for boxed liquids in food production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport structure includes drive rollers (16) that are rotatably connected inside the support frame (1) and are symmetrically distributed. The drive rollers (16) are driven by a servo motor, and a chain plate structure is sleeved on the outer side of the two drive rollers (16).

6. The continuous filling and dispensing apparatus for boxed liquids in food production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The chain plate structure is composed of a bearing plate (17) that is hinged to each other at both ends. The bearing plate (17) is fixedly connected to a symmetrically distributed guide rail (18) on the outside. The two guide rails (18) are slidably connected to two symmetrically distributed clamping blocks (19).

7. The continuous filling and dispensing apparatus for boxed liquids in food production according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each clamping block (19) has a connecting rod fixedly connected to the bottom center, and a synchronous turntable (20) is rotatably connected to the bottom center of the bearing plate (17). A torsion spring is provided between the synchronous turntable (20) and the bottom of the bearing plate (17). The connecting rod at the bottom of each clamping block (19) is rotatably connected to the side of the synchronous turntable (20) through a swing arm to form a synchronous structure.

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