Non-powered conveyor belts and product conveyor lines using them

Abstract

This utility model discloses a non-powered conveyor belt and a product conveying line using the same. The non-powered conveyor belt includes a bottle-suspension chute for securing the bottle neck to achieve product conveying, and multiple adjusting brackets for assembling the bottle-suspension chute onto the product conveying line. Each adjusting bracket includes a gantry frame, a width adjusting component mounted on the gantry frame, and a height adjusting component mounted on the width adjusting component. The height adjusting component connects to the bottle-suspension chute. The product conveying line is used for transporting bottled dairy products from the filling workshop to the packaging workshop. It includes a first conveyor belt connected to the filling machine outlet and a second conveyor belt connected to the packaging workshop, as well as the non-powered conveyor belt described above connecting the first and second conveyor belts. This utility model enables smooth and reliable transition conveying from a high position to a low position under non-powered conditions, while preventing product tipping or accumulation during conveying, thereby improving the continuity and overall efficiency of the production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of material conveying equipment, specifically a non-powered conveyor belt and a product conveying line using it. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of bottled dairy products, the dairy products are typically first filled into bottles using a filling machine, and then transported to the packaging workshop by a conveyor belt for subsequent outer packaging. In existing technology, the conveyor belt connecting to the filling machine outlet is usually about 2.5 meters high. While this height meets the material discharge requirements of the filling machine, it makes it difficult for operators to visually observe and inspect the products during transport. Inside the packaging workshop, to facilitate manual operation and product quality inspection, the conveyor belt height is generally set between 1.2 and 1.5 meters. Therefore, there is a significant height difference between the conveyor belt at the filling machine outlet and the entrance to the packaging workshop.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issue of seamless integration, a powered track (also known as a powered conveyor belt) is commonly used, arranged at an angle between two conveyor belts to facilitate the transition of products. However, this powered inclined conveyor method has significant drawbacks in practical applications: when bottled dairy products descend along the inclined section, they are prone to tipping over due to inertia, instability of the center of gravity, or sudden speed changes, causing blockages in the conveyor channel. This not only disrupts the normal conveying process, requiring frequent shutdowns, but also increases the risk of product breakage and the intensity of manual intervention, resulting in low overall transportation efficiency and reliability.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a new type of conveying structure that can achieve a smooth and reliable transition from high to low position under no-power conditions, while preventing products from tipping over or piling up during the conveying process, thereby improving the continuity and overall efficiency of the production line. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology, this utility model aims to provide a non-powered conveyor belt and a product conveying line using it, so as to achieve a smooth and reliable transition from high to low position under non-powered conditions, while preventing products from tipping over or piling up during the conveying process, thereby improving the continuity and overall efficiency of the production line.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a non-powered conveyor belt, including a bottle suspension slide for locking the bottle neck to realize product conveying, and multiple adjusting brackets for assembling the bottle suspension slide on the product conveyor line. The adjusting bracket includes a gantry frame, a width adjusting component mounted on the gantry frame, and a height adjusting component mounted on the width adjusting component; the height adjusting component is connected to the suspension slide.

[0007] As a limitation of this utility model, the suspended bottle slide includes a left track and a right track arranged in mirror symmetry; both the left track and the right track include a profile and a suspended bottle plate assembled at the bottom of the profile, and the two suspended bottle plates cooperate to lock the neck of the bottle.

[0008] As a further limitation of this utility model, both the left track and the right track include a first horizontal segment, an inclined segment and a second horizontal segment connected in sequence, wherein the first horizontal segment is higher than the second horizontal segment.

[0009] As a further limitation of this utility model, it also includes a base support disposed below the inclined section for supporting the bottom of the bottle.

[0010] As a further limitation of this utility model, the width adjustment component and the height adjustment component include two sets arranged in a mirror symmetry, which are respectively used to connect the left track and the right track; The width adjustment assembly includes a first limiting ring fixed on the gantry frame, a first connecting rod passing through the limiting ring and capable of being laterally adjusted and fixed in position, and a second limiting ring fixed at the end of the first connecting rod; the first connecting rod is threaded throughout; the width adjustment assembly also includes a first limiting nut and a second limiting nut threaded onto the first connecting rod, the first limiting nut and the second limiting nut being respectively disposed on both sides of the first limiting ring, for the purpose of temporarily fixing the position of the first connecting rod; The height adjustment assembly includes a second connecting rod that passes through the second limiting ring and can be vertically adjusted and fixed in position, and a limiting block fixed at the bottom end of the second connecting rod; the second connecting rod is threaded throughout; the height adjustment assembly also includes a third limiting nut and a fourth limiting nut that are threaded onto the second connecting rod, the third limiting nut and the fourth limiting nut being respectively disposed on both sides of the second limiting block, for the purpose of temporarily fixing the position of the second connecting rod.

[0011] As a further limitation of this utility model, the top of the profile is provided with a limiting groove along the length direction; the limiting block is assembled in the limiting groove to realize the connection between the height adjustment component and the suspension slide.

[0012] As a further limitation of this utility model, it also includes a fifth limiting nut, which is threaded onto the second connecting rod and abuts against the top surface of the profile to position the limiting block in the limiting groove.

[0013] As another limitation of this utility model, it also includes a side guard provided below the bottle suspension slide to prevent the bottle from swaying left and right.

[0014] This utility model also discloses a product conveyor line, including a first conveyor belt connected to the outlet of a filling machine and a second conveyor belt connected to a packaging workshop, and also includes a non-powered conveyor belt as described above connected between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt.

[0015] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows: (1) Effectively prevent product tipping and ensure smooth conveying: This utility model realizes the suspended conveying of bottled dairy products through the bottle slide, so that the bottled dairy products can slide smoothly and in a controlled manner when transitioning from a high position to a low position, effectively avoiding product tipping, fundamentally eliminating the blockage of the conveying channel, and ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the production line. (2) Significantly improves conveying efficiency and reliability: Since the risk of blockage is eliminated, there is no need to frequently stop to deal with bottle tipping issues, and the conveying efficiency is greatly improved. At the same time, the non-powered design reduces the risk of downtime caused by failures of complex components such as motors and transmission mechanisms, and the overall operational reliability and service life of the product conveying line are significantly enhanced; (3) Simple structure, reducing manufacturing and maintenance costs: This utility model abandons the traditional power conveyor belt and its supporting drive motor, control system and other complex components, and adopts a pure mechanical structure, which not only simplifies the overall device and greatly reduces manufacturing costs, but also saves the corresponding power consumption and complex maintenance work, reducing the later operation and maintenance costs, and saving energy and protecting the environment. (4) Good adaptability and safety: This utility model can adjust the height of the bottle suspension slide and the width of the bottle clamping by adjusting the bracket. The bottle suspension slide can be adjusted according to the actual production situation to adapt to different bottle sizes (such as 280ml bottles and 330ml bottles), making it more adaptable. The non-powered operation mode avoids the safety hazards that electrical components may bring. At the same time, the mechanical structure has low operating noise, creating a better working environment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the structural relationship of the unpowered conveyor belt in the embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly relationship between the suspension slide and the adjusting bracket in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the left track in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the structural relationship of the adjusting bracket in the embodiment of this utility model; Figure 5This is a perspective view of the structural relationship of the product conveyor line in the embodiment of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a front view showing the structural relationship of the product conveyor line in this embodiment of the utility model; In the diagram: 1. Suspended bottle slide; 2. Adjustable bracket; 3. Base support; 4. Side guard; 5. First horizontal section; 6. Inclined section; 7. Second horizontal section; 8. Left track; 9. Right track; 10. Profile; 11. Suspended bottle plate; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Gantry frame; 14. First limiting ring; 15. First connecting rod; 16. Second limiting ring; 17. First limiting nut; 18. Second limiting nut; 19. Second connecting rod; 20. Limiting block; 21. Third limiting nut; 22. Fourth limiting nut; 23. Fifth limiting nut; 24. Washer; 25. First conveyor belt; 26. Second conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0019] This embodiment discloses a non-powered conveyor belt, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a bottle suspension slide 1 and multiple adjusting brackets 2 for assembling the bottle suspension slide 1 on the product conveyor line.

[0020] The bottle suspension slide 1 is used to hold the neck of the bottle for unpowered suspension transport of the product. In this embodiment, the bottle suspension slide 1 includes a first horizontal section 5, an inclined section 6, and a second horizontal section 7 connected in sequence, with the first horizontal section 5 positioned higher than the second horizontal section 7. Of course, depending on the actual situation, the bottle suspension slide 1 may also include only the horizontal section or the inclined section 6. Figure 1 As shown, the bottle suspension track 1 includes a left track 8 and a right track 9 arranged in mirror symmetry. Both the left track 8 and the right track 9 include a profile 10 and a bottle suspension plate 11 fitted to the bottom of the profile 10. Both the profile 10 and the bottle suspension plate 11 are made of plastic and have a certain degree of elasticity. Furthermore, as... Figure 3 As shown, a limiting groove 12 is formed on the top of the profile 10 along its length. This limiting groove 12 is used to connect the profile 10 and the adjusting bracket 2. The specific connection method is shown in [reference needed]. Figure 2 The suspension plate 11 is fixed to the bottom of the profile 10 and extends to both sides of the profile 10 along the width direction. The suspension plate 11 of the left track 8 and the suspension plate 11 of the right track 9 cooperate to lock the bottle neck.

[0021] The adjusting bracket 2 includes a gantry 13 for fixed installation on the product conveyor line, a width adjusting component mounted on the gantry 13, and a height adjusting component mounted on the width adjusting component. The width adjusting component and the height adjusting component include two sets arranged in a mirror-symmetrical manner, which are used to connect the aforementioned left track 8 and right track 9, respectively. The width adjusting component can be used to adjust the distance between the left track 8 and the right track 9 to fit the neck of the bottle, and the height adjusting component can be used to adjust the height of the left track 8 and the right track 9 to fit the height of the bottle.

[0022] like Figure 4 As shown, the width adjustment assembly includes a first limiting ring 14, a first connecting rod 15, a second limiting ring 16, a first limiting nut 17, and a second limiting nut 18. The first limiting ring 14 is fixed to the side column of the gantry frame 13, and the axial direction of its through hole is consistent with the width direction of the gantry frame 13. The first connecting rod 15 is threaded throughout and passes through the through hole of the first limiting ring 14, allowing for lateral adjustment of its fixed position on the first limiting ring 14. The second limiting ring 16 is fixed to the end of the first connecting rod 15, and the axial direction of its through hole is perpendicular to the axial direction of the through hole of the first limiting ring 14. The first limiting nut 17 and the second limiting nut 18 are threadedly fitted onto the first connecting rod 15, and are located on opposite sides of the first limiting ring 14. When both the first limiting nut 17 and the second limiting nut 18 are in contact with the first limiting ring 14, the position of the first connecting rod 15 on the first limiting ring 14 can be temporarily fixed.

[0023] like Figure 4 As shown, the height adjustment assembly includes a second connecting rod 19, a limiting block 20, a third limiting nut 21, a fourth limiting nut 22, and a fifth limiting nut 23. The second connecting rod 19 is threaded throughout and passes through a through hole in the second limiting ring 16, allowing for vertical adjustment of its fixed position on the second limiting ring 16. The limiting block 20 is fixed to the bottom end of the second connecting rod 19 and is fitted with a groove in the profile 10. In actual use, the limiting block 20 is assembled in the groove of the profile 10 to connect the height adjustment assembly to the suspension slide 1. The third limiting nut 21 and the fourth limiting nut 22 are threadedly fitted onto the second connecting rod 19, and the third limiting nut 21 and the fourth limiting nut 23... Positioning nuts 22 are respectively disposed on both sides of the second limiting ring 16. When the third limiting nut 21 and the fourth limiting nut 22 are in contact with the second limiting ring 16, the position of the second connecting rod 19 on the second limiting ring 16 can be temporarily fixed. The fifth limiting nut 23 is threadedly fitted onto the second connecting rod 19 and is located below the third limiting nut 21 and the fourth limiting nut 22. In actual use, the fifth limiting nut 23 abuts against the top surface of the profile 10 to position the limiting block 20 in the limiting groove 12 of the profile 10. In this embodiment, a washer 24 is also provided between the fifth limiting nut 23 and the top surface of the profile 10.

[0024] When it is necessary to adjust the height of the suspension slide 1, loosen the third limit nut 21 and the fourth limit nut 22 to allow the second connecting rod 19 to slide up and down in the second limit ring 16. After determining the fixed height of the second connecting rod 19 (the suspension slide 1 is driven to move up or down synchronously by the limit block 20), tighten the third limit nut 21 and the fourth limit nut 22. When it is necessary to adjust the distance between the left track 8 and the right track 9 in the suspension slide 1, loosen the first limit nut 17 and the second limit nut 18 to allow the first connecting rod 15 to slide left and right in the first limit ring 14. After determining the fixed position of the first connecting rod 15 (the suspension slide 1 is driven to move left or right synchronously by the limit block 20), tighten the first limit nut 17 and the second limit nut 18.

[0025] Depending on the actual situation, the unpowered conveyor belt disclosed in this embodiment may also include a base support 3 and side guards 4. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the base support 3 is generally only placed below the inclined section 6 to support the bottom of the bottle. In this embodiment, the base support 3 is a long strip with a groove. Of course, depending on the actual situation, the base support 3 can also be set in other forms, such as a groove formed by the combination of side plates and bottom plates. The side guards 4 include a left side guard 4 and a right side guard 4 arranged in mirror symmetry. The left side guard 4 is located below the left track 8 of the bottle suspension slide 1, and the right side guard 4 is located below the right track 9 of the bottle suspension slide 1. The left side guard 4 and the right side guard 4 cooperate to prevent the bottle from sliding left and right during transportation. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the base support 3 and the side guards 4 are both assembled and fixed on the product conveyor line using conventional bracket structures in the prior art. This bracket structure does not have an attached... Figure 1 As shown in the image.

[0026] This embodiment also discloses a product conveyor line for the smooth transport of bottled dairy products from the filling workshop to the packaging workshop. For example... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the product conveyor line includes a first conveyor belt 25 connected to the outlet of the filling machine and a second conveyor belt 26 connected to the packaging workshop, wherein the first conveyor belt 25 is located at a higher position and the second conveyor belt 26 is located at a lower position. It also includes a non-powered conveyor belt, as described above, connecting the first conveyor belt 25 and the second conveyor belt 26. Specifically, the first horizontal section 5 of the non-powered conveyor belt partially overlaps with the output end of the first conveyor belt 25, and along the conveying direction, the distance between the left track 8 and the right track 9 of the first horizontal section 5 gradually narrows, allowing the bottled dairy products to gradually enter the first horizontal section 5 under the conveying of the first conveyor belt 25 and be suspended on the bottle suspension chute 1; the second horizontal section 7 of the non-powered conveyor belt partially overlaps with the input end of the second conveyor belt 26, and along the conveying direction, the distance between the left track 8 and the right track 9 of the second horizontal section 7 gradually widens, allowing the bottled dairy products to be smoothly released from the bottle suspension chute 1 onto the second conveyor belt 26.

[0027] It should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the above 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 utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A non-powered conveyor belt, characterized in that: It includes a bottle suspension slide for holding the bottle neck to achieve product transport, and multiple adjustable brackets for assembling the bottle suspension slide on the product transport line. The adjusting bracket includes a gantry frame, a width adjusting component mounted on the gantry frame, and a height adjusting component mounted on the width adjusting component; the height adjusting component is connected to the suspension slide.

2. The unpowered conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottle suspension track includes a left track and a right track arranged in a mirror symmetry; both the left track and the right track include a profile and a bottle suspension plate assembled at the bottom of the profile, and the two bottle suspension plates cooperate to lock the neck of the bottle.

3. The unpowered conveyor belt according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the left track and the right track include a first horizontal segment, an inclined segment and a second horizontal segment connected in sequence, with the first horizontal segment being higher than the second horizontal segment.

4. The unpowered conveyor belt according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a base support located below the inclined section to support the bottom of the bottle.

5. The unpowered conveyor belt according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that: The width adjustment component and the height adjustment component include two sets arranged in a mirror symmetry, which are used to connect the left track and the right track respectively; The width adjustment assembly includes a first limiting ring fixed on the gantry frame, a first connecting rod passing through the limiting ring and capable of being laterally adjusted and fixed in position, and a second limiting ring fixed at the end of the first connecting rod; the first connecting rod is threaded throughout; the width adjustment assembly also includes a first limiting nut and a second limiting nut threaded onto the first connecting rod, the first limiting nut and the second limiting nut being respectively disposed on both sides of the first limiting ring, for the purpose of temporarily fixing the position of the first connecting rod; The height adjustment assembly includes a second connecting rod that passes through the second limiting ring and can be vertically adjusted and fixed in position, and a limiting block fixed at the bottom end of the second connecting rod; the second connecting rod is threaded throughout; the height adjustment assembly also includes a third limiting nut and a fourth limiting nut that are threaded onto the second connecting rod, the third limiting nut and the fourth limiting nut being respectively disposed on both sides of the second limiting ring, for the purpose of temporarily fixing the position of the second connecting rod.

6. The unpowered conveyor belt according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the profile is provided with a limiting groove along its length; the limiting block is assembled in the limiting groove to realize the connection between the height adjustment component and the suspension slide.

7. The unpowered conveyor belt according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a fifth limiting nut, which is threaded onto the second connecting rod and abuts against the top surface of the profile to position the limiting block in the limiting groove.

8. The unpowered conveyor belt according to any one of claims 1-4, 6, and 7, characterized in that: It also includes a side guard located below the bottle slide to prevent the bottle from swaying left and right.

9. A product conveyor line, comprising a first conveyor belt connected to the outlet of a filling machine and a second conveyor belt connected to a packaging workshop, characterized in that: It also includes a non-powered conveyor belt as described in any one of claims 1-8, which is connected between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt.

Images