An adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of ice cream production technology, and in particular to an easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism. This mechanism includes a first rotating rod and a second rotating rod, both ends of which are rotatably connected to a mounting plate. When radial pressure is applied to the straight rod section towards the corresponding rotating rod, the screw section undergoes elastic deformation, releasing its locking state with the rotating rod. At this time, the limiting rod can slide along the extension direction of the slide groove, driving the entire clamping member to move along the length direction of the rotating rod, thus achieving position adjustment. This greatly improves the versatility and applicability of the mechanism. When the radial pressure is removed, the screw section returns to its original shape and relocks with the rotating rod. Simultaneously, the position of the limiting rod within the slide groove is fixed, stabilizing the clamping member in the adjusted position. The adjustment process is smooth, requiring no tools, significantly simplifying the operation steps, shortening the adjustment time, and improving changeover efficiency on the production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice cream production and processing technology, and in particular to an easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the ice cream production process, the stable clamping and efficient transfer of ice cream cones are crucial for ensuring production continuity and product quality. Currently, clamping mechanisms for ice cream cones mostly employ fixed-gap grippers or customized fixtures.

[0003] On the one hand, due to the different sizes of ice cream cones, traditional fixed clamping mechanisms are difficult to adapt to the diverse cone sizes, requiring frequent clamp replacements to meet production needs. This not only increases equipment costs and operational complexity but also seriously affects production efficiency. On the other hand, existing adjustable clamping mechanisms mostly use mechanical structures such as bolt locking and gear transmission, which are cumbersome and have low precision. Frequent adjustment operations can easily lead to component wear, resulting in decreased clamping stability and even causing the cone to deform or fall off.

[0004] Therefore, developing an ice cream cone clamping mechanism that is simple in structure, easy to adjust, highly adaptable, and stable in clamping has become the key to solving the shortcomings of existing technologies and meeting the needs of automated production. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that traditional fixed-structure clamping mechanisms in the prior art are difficult to adapt to diverse cone sizes. It provides an easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism that can be adjusted in position, greatly improving the versatility and applicability of the mechanism.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism, including a first rotating rod and a second rotating rod. Both ends of the first and second rotating rods are rotatably connected to a mounting plate. Multiple clamping components are connected to both the first and second rotating rods. Each clamping component includes a straight rod section and a screw section. One end of the straight rod section is connected to the screw section, and the other end of the straight rod section is provided with an abutment rod for clamping the ice cream cone. One end of the screw section is provided with a limit rod. The screw section is sleeved on the corresponding rotating rod, and its outer diameter gradually decreases in the direction away from the straight rod section. When a radial pressure is applied to the straight rod section toward its corresponding rotating rod, the screw section undergoes elastic deformation, releasing its locked state with the rotating rod and allowing it to slide, thereby achieving adjustment of the clamping component position.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: both the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod are provided with sliding grooves that are adapted to the limiting rod.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: both the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod have opening and closing plates fixed at their ends, and a connecting rod is provided between adjacent opening and closing plates. A spring is sleeved on the connecting rod, and the spring is used to drive the opening and closing plates to rotate.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: a transmission column is connected to one side of the mounting plate, a clamping plate is provided on one side of the transmission column, and multiple clamping posts are provided on the clamping plate.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: a limiting groove is provided on the side of the mounting plate, and a limiting post adapted to the limiting groove is provided on the side of the mounting plate.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: the opening and closing plate is provided with mounting holes, and the mounting holes are connected to the end of the connecting rod.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod are symmetrically distributed at both ends of the mounting plate.

[0013] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention utilizes the principle that when radial pressure is applied to the straight rod section towards the corresponding rotating rod, the screw section undergoes elastic deformation, releasing its locking state with the rotating rod. At this time, the limiting rod can slide along the extension direction of the slide groove, driving the entire clamping component to move along the length direction of the rotating rod, thus achieving position adjustment. This greatly improves the versatility and applicability of the mechanism. When the radial pressure is removed, the screw section returns to its original state and relocks with the rotating rod. At the same time, the position of the limiting rod within the slide groove is fixed, stabilizing the clamping component in the adjusted position. The adjustment process is smooth, requires no tools, significantly simplifies the operation steps, shortens the adjustment time, and improves the changeover efficiency on the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of an adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Installation diagram of the clamping component;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the clamping component;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 1A schematic diagram of the mounting plate.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. First rotating rod; 2. Second rotating rod; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Clamping component; 5. Slide groove; 6. Opening and closing plate; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Spring; 9. Transmission column; 10. Clamping plate; 11. Clamping post; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Limiting post; 41. Straight rod section; 42. Screw section; 43. Abutting rod; 44. Limiting rod; 61. Mounting hole. 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 1-5 As shown, this utility model discloses an easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism, including a first rotating rod 1 and a second rotating rod 2. Both ends of the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2 are rotatably connected to a mounting plate 3. Multiple clamping components 4 are connected to both the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2. The clamping component 4 includes a straight rod section 41 and a screw section 42. One end of the straight rod section 41 is connected to the screw section 42, and the other end of the straight rod section 41 is provided with an abutment rod 43 for clamping the ice cream cone. One end of the screw section 42 is provided with a limit rod 44. The screw section 42 is sleeved on the corresponding rotating rod, and its outer diameter gradually decreases in the direction away from the straight rod section 41. When a radial pressure is applied to the straight rod section 41 toward its corresponding rotating rod, the screw section 42 undergoes elastic deformation, releasing its locked state with the rotating rod and allowing it to slide, thereby realizing the adjustment of the position of the clamping component 4.

[0025] In the technical solution of this invention, by rotating the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2, the clamping members 4 on the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2 are driven to move closer to each other, which can achieve the clamping of the ice cream cone. When radial pressure is applied to the straight rod section 41 towards the corresponding rotating rod, the screw section 42 undergoes elastic deformation, releasing the locking state with the rotating rod. At this time, the limiting rod 44 can slide along the extension direction of the slide groove 5, driving the entire clamping member 4 to move along the length direction of the rotating rod, realizing position adjustment, which greatly improves the versatility and applicability of the mechanism. When the radial pressure is removed, the screw section 42 returns to its original state and relocks with the rotating rod. At the same time, the position of the limiting rod 44 in the slide groove 5 is fixed, so that the clamping member 4 is stable in the adjusted position. The adjustment process is smooth, without the need for tools, greatly simplifying the operation steps, shortening the adjustment time, and improving the changeover efficiency on the production line.

[0026] Specifically, both the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2 are provided with a sliding groove 5 that is adapted to the limiting rod 44; the sliding groove 5 forms a sliding fit structure with the limiting rod 44, and the sliding groove 5 provides a precise motion trajectory constraint for the limiting rod 44, ensuring that the clamping part 4 can only move in a straight line along the axis of the rotating rod, avoiding deviation or rotation.

[0027] The first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2 are symmetrically distributed at both ends of the mounting plate 3.

[0028] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, both the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2 have opening and closing plates 6 fixed at their ends. A connecting rod 7 is provided between adjacent opening and closing plates 6, and a spring 8 is sleeved on the connecting rod 7. The spring 8 is used to drive the opening and closing plates 6 to rotate. With the spring 8 and the connecting rod 7 as the core driving components, the action cycle of "pressing down-clamping" and "lifting up-releasing" is completed by the pressure plate on the conveyor line. The restoring force of the spring 8 is evenly transmitted to the opening and closing plates 6 through the connecting rod 7, ensuring that each opening and closing action is precise and synchronized. No additional pneumatic pump, motor and control system are required, which reduces equipment costs and energy consumption from the source.

[0029] The opening and closing plate 6 has a mounting hole 61, which is connected to the end of the connecting rod 7.

[0030] Specifically, by pressing down the pressure plate on the conveyor line, the spring 8 and the connecting rod 7 can cause the two opening and closing plates 6 to rotate and close the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2. By pressing down the pressure plate on the other conveyor line, the spring 8 and the connecting rod 7 can cause the two opening and closing plates 6 to rotate and open the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2, thereby enabling the clamping parts 4 to clamp and release the egg cone.

[0031] like Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, a transmission column 9 is connected to one side of the mounting plate 3, and a clamping plate 10 is provided on one side of the transmission column 9. Multiple clamping posts 11 are provided on the clamping plate 10. The transmission column 9 is clamped onto the conveyor chain of the production line, driving the mechanism to move on the production line. The clamping posts 11 on the clamping plate 10 are clamped onto the limiting shell on the outside of the conveyor chain. Synchronous movement of the mechanism and the production line can be achieved without complex connecting parts, ensuring that the mechanism does not deviate during high-speed movement and enhancing the stability of the mechanism's movement.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a limiting groove 12 is provided on the side of the mounting plate 3, and a limiting post 13 adapted to the limiting groove 12 is provided on the side of the mounting plate 3; through the sliding cooperation of the limiting post 13 in the arc-shaped limiting groove 12, the rotation trajectory of the opening and closing plate 4 is strictly limited to avoid jamming. The reset force of the spring 6 is evenly transmitted to the opening and closing plate 4 through the connecting rod 5, ensuring that each opening and closing action is accurate and synchronized, thus solving the problem of unreliable reset of traditional simple mechanical structures.

[0033] Working principle: The rotation of the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2 causes the clamping parts 4 on the first rotating rod 1 and the second rotating rod 2 to move closer to each other, thus clamping the ice cream cone. When radial pressure is applied to the straight rod section 41 towards the corresponding rotating rod, the screw section 42 undergoes elastic deformation, releasing the locking state with the rotating rod. At this time, the limiting rod 44 can slide along the extension direction of the slide groove 5, causing the entire clamping part 4 to move along the length direction of the rotating rod, realizing position adjustment, which greatly improves the versatility and applicability of the mechanism. When the radial pressure is removed, the screw section 42 returns to its original shape and relocks with the rotating rod. At the same time, the position of the limiting rod 44 in the slide groove 5 is fixed, making the clamping part 4 stable in the adjusted position. The adjustment process is smooth, without the need for tools, greatly simplifying the operation steps, shortening the adjustment time, and improving the changeover efficiency on the production line.

[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 conveniently adjustable ice cream cone holding mechanism, characterized by, It includes a first rotating rod (1) and a second rotating rod (2), both ends of which are rotatably connected to the mounting plate (3), and multiple sets of clamping parts (4) are connected to the first rotating rod (1) and the second rotating rod (2); The clamping member (4) includes a straight rod section (41) and a screw section (42). One end of the straight rod section (41) is connected to the screw section (42), and the other end of the straight rod section (41) is provided with an abutment rod (43). The abutment rod (43) is used to clamp the ice cream cone. One end of the screw section (42) is provided with a limit rod (44). The screw section (42) is sleeved on the corresponding rotating rod, and its outer diameter gradually decreases in the direction away from the straight rod section (41). When radial pressure is applied to the straight rod section (41) toward its corresponding rotating rod, the screw section (42) undergoes elastic deformation, releasing it from the locking state with the rotating rod and allowing it to slide, thereby adjusting the position of the clamping member (4).

2. The easily adjustable ice cream cone holder mechanism of claim 1, wherein: Both the first rotating rod (1) and the second rotating rod (2) are provided with a sliding groove (5) that is compatible with the limiting rod (44).

3. The easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotating rod (1) and the second rotating rod (2) are both fixed with opening and closing plates (6). A connecting rod (7) is provided between adjacent opening and closing plates (6). A spring (8) is sleeved on the connecting rod (7). The spring (8) is used to drive the opening and closing plates (6) to rotate.

4. The easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (3) is connected to a transmission column (9) on one side, and a clamping plate (10) is provided on one side of the transmission column (9), and multiple clamping posts (11) are provided on the clamping plate (10).

5. The easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (3) has a limiting groove (12) on its side, and a limiting post (13) adapted to the limiting groove (12) is provided on the side of the mounting plate (3).

6. The easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The opening and closing plate (6) is provided with a mounting hole (61), which is connected to the end of the connecting rod (7).

7. The easily adjustable ice cream cone clamping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotating rod (1) and the second rotating rod (2) are symmetrically distributed at both ends of the mounting plate (3).

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