A feed hopper structure and a honey filling system

Abstract

This utility model provides a honey bottling system, comprising a bottling system body and a feeding hopper structure connected to the bottling system body. The feeding hopper structure includes a feeding hopper body with an open upper end and a first connecting pipe fixedly connected to its lower end. The feeding hopper structure also includes a filter hopper with an open upper end and a second connecting pipe fixedly connected to its lower end. The lower end of the filter hopper is located inside the feeding hopper body, and the second connecting pipe abuts against the bottom surface of the feeding hopper body. The second connecting pipe is also fixedly connected to a positioning element that engages with the first connecting pipe. The lower end of the filter hopper is provided with a plurality of first filter holes communicating with the inside of the feeding hopper body, and the second connecting pipe is also provided with a plurality of second filter holes communicating with the inside of the feeding hopper body. The first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are internally connected. This utility model solves the problem in the prior art where filtering honey again in the feeding hopper may cause unnecessary trouble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of honey filling equipment, and in particular to a feeding hopper structure and a honey filling system. Background Technology

[0002] After harvesting, honey needs to be bottled into small containers before being marketed. A bottling system is typically used for bottling, usually equipped with a hopper for feeding the honey. The hopper connects directly to the bottling system, allowing the honey to enter directly. However, in actual production, harvested honey may contain impurities such as honeycomb fragments, beeswax, or other contaminated materials. Although filtration is performed before bottling to reduce impurities, some may still enter the hopper (e.g., impurities not completely removed by filtration, or impurities introduced during transport) and then be bottled into the final packaging, negatively impacting the honey's quality. Current technology allows for further filtration using gauze in the hopper; however, the high viscosity of honey causes it to adhere to the gauze, making it heavier and causing it to fall into the hopper, leading to unnecessary problems (requiring removal and cleaning, thus necessitating a temporary halt to production). Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a feeding hopper structure that solves the problem that filtering honey again within the feeding hopper may cause unnecessary trouble.

[0004] According to an embodiment of this utility model, a feeding hopper structure includes a feeding hopper body with an open upper end and a first connecting pipe fixedly connected to its lower end. It also includes a filter hopper with an open upper end and a second connecting pipe fixedly connected to its lower end. The lower end of the filter hopper is located within the feeding hopper body, and the second connecting pipe abuts against the bottom surface of the feeding hopper body. The second connecting pipe is also fixedly connected to a positioning element that engages with the first connecting pipe. The lower end of the filter hopper has several first filter holes communicating with the inside of the feeding hopper body, and the second connecting pipe also has several second filter holes communicating with the inside of the feeding hopper body. The first and second connecting pipes are internally connected. The filter hopper in this solution functions similarly to gauze in the prior art, but its structure is more stable and will not shift relative to the feeding hopper body, thus preventing it from falling downwards and causing unnecessary problems. This solves the problem in the prior art where further filtering of honey within the feeding hopper can lead to unnecessary problems.

[0005] Furthermore, a connecting cover is provided at the bottom of the filter bucket, protruding upwards. The connecting cover covers the second connecting pipe, and a lifting rod extending upwards and out of the filter bucket is fixedly connected to the connecting cover.

[0006] Furthermore, the connecting cover is provided with several third filter holes that connect the filter bucket and the second connecting pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, the positioning element includes a connecting rod that is fixedly connected to the connecting cover and passes downward through the second connecting tube and extends into the first connecting tube, and a positioning cylinder that is fixedly connected to the connecting rod and slides in contact with the inner wall of the first connecting tube.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower end of the positioning cylinder has a tapered structure.

[0009] Furthermore, multiple reinforcing rods are fixedly connected between the positioning cylinder and the connecting rod.

[0010] According to an embodiment, a honey filling system including the above-described feed hopper structure is also provided.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] The filter bucket inside the provided feed hopper structure serves as a secondary filter, but the filter bucket remains relatively fixed relative to the feed hopper body, preventing accidental displacement during the filtration process and avoiding unnecessary trouble caused by falling. This solves the problem that the existing technology may cause unnecessary trouble by filtering honey again inside the feed hopper.

[0013] It also provides a honey filling system with the above-mentioned feeding structure, which can continuously fill honey for a long time, ultimately improving the operating efficiency of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of a local structure at point A;

[0016] In the above attached figures:

[0017] The filling system consists of: 1. main body of the filling system; 2. feed hopper body; 3. first connecting pipe; 4. filter hopper; 5. second connecting pipe; 6. annular space; 7. connecting cover; 8. lifting rod; 9. connecting rod; 10. positioning cylinder; and 11. reinforcing rod. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0020] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a honey bottling system, which includes a bottling system body 1. A feeding hopper structure is also connected to the bottling system body 1. The feeding hopper structure includes a feeding hopper body 2, with an open upper end and a first connecting pipe 3 fixedly connected to its lower end. The feeding hopper structure also includes a filter hopper 4, with an open upper end and a second connecting pipe 5 fixedly connected to its lower end. The lower end of the filter hopper 4 is located inside the feeding hopper body 2, and the second connecting pipe 5 abuts against the bottom surface of the feeding hopper body 2. The second connecting pipe 5 is also fixedly connected to a positioning element that engages with the first connecting pipe 3. The lower end of the filter hopper 4 is provided with several first filter holes communicating with the inside of the feeding hopper body 2, and the second connecting pipe 5 is also provided with several second filter holes communicating with the inside of the feeding hopper body 2. The first connecting pipe 3 and the second connecting pipe 5 are internally connected, and the second connecting pipe 5 allows... The filter hopper 4 is supported inside the feed hopper body 2, and the diameter of the filter hopper 4 is smaller than that of the feed hopper body 2. Thus, there is an annular space 6 between the filter hopper 4 and the feed hopper body 2. When honey is fed, the honey is put into the filter hopper 4, passes through the first filter hole into the annular space 6, then passes through the second filter hole into the second connecting pipe 5, and finally flows down into the first connecting pipe 3. This feed hopper structure is connected to the canning system body 1 through the first connecting pipe 3. After the aforementioned two filtrations, the honey flows down into the first connecting pipe 3 and finally into the canning system body 1, thus achieving canning. The process achieves two filtrations, ensuring better filtration effect. At the same time, the filter hopper 4 will not fall accidentally as in the prior art, solving the problem that the additional filtration of honey in the feed hopper in the prior art may cause unnecessary trouble.

[0021] In a further embodiment, a connecting cover 7 is provided on the bottom of the filter hopper 4, protruding upwards. The connecting cover 7 covers the second connecting pipe 5. A lifting rod 8 extending upwards to the outside of the filter hopper 4 is also fixedly connected to the connecting cover 7. The lifting rod 8 facilitates the removal of the filter hopper 4 after bottling for easy cleaning of the internal structure. At the same time, the connecting cover 7 is provided to fix the lifting rod 8. The upward protrusion of the connecting cover 7 creates a structure with a high center and low perimeter on the inner bottom surface of the filter hopper 4, allowing the honey to flow outwards without stagnating in the middle. In addition, several third filter holes are provided on the connecting cover 7, connecting the filter hopper 4 and the second connecting pipe 5. The honey is also filtered through the third filter holes. The third filter holes can be smaller than the first filter holes and similar in size to the second filter holes, so that the honey entering the second connecting pipe 5 is filtered to a uniform degree. In another embodiment, the third filter holes may not be provided.

[0022] In a further embodiment, the positioning element includes a connecting rod 9 fixedly connected to the connecting cover 7, passing downward through the second connecting pipe 5 and extending into the first connecting pipe 3, and a positioning cylinder 10 fixedly connected to the connecting rod 9 and slidingly contacting the inner wall of the first connecting pipe 3. The positioning element is designed to ensure the filter hopper 4 is relatively stable within the feed hopper body 2. Specifically, the positioning cylinder 10 is fixed by the connecting rod 9 and the connecting cover 7. When placing the filter hopper 4, the positioning cylinder 10 is aligned with the first connecting pipe 3, and the filter hopper 4 is inserted downwards into the feed hopper body 2. When the second connecting pipe... When the 5-feed hopper body 2 comes into contact with the 5-feed hopper body 2, the installation is complete and the filling and feeding can begin. More specifically, the lower end of the positioning cylinder 10 has a tapered structure, that is, the lower end is tapered, so that the positioning cylinder 10 can more easily enter the first connecting pipe 3 when the filter hopper 4 is downward. Furthermore, multiple reinforcing rods 11 are fixedly connected between the positioning cylinder 10 and the connecting rod 9. The reinforcing rods 11 serve to connect the positioning cylinder 10 and the connecting rod 9. The reinforcing rods 11 can be arranged equidistantly around the hopper, and there is a distance between adjacent reinforcing rods 11 so as not to obstruct the downward flow of honey.

[0023] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feed hopper structure, characterized by, The device includes a feed hopper body, the upper end of which is open, and a first connecting pipe fixedly connected to the lower end of which is connected to the feed hopper body. It also includes a filter hopper, the upper end of which is open, and a second connecting pipe fixedly connected to the lower end of which is located inside the feed hopper body. The second connecting pipe abuts against the bottom surface of the feed hopper body. The second connecting pipe is also fixedly connected to a positioning component that engages with the first connecting pipe. The lower end of the filter hopper is provided with a plurality of first filter holes that communicate with the feed hopper body. The second connecting pipe is also provided with a plurality of second filter holes that communicate with the feed hopper body. The first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are connected internally.

2. The feed hopper structure of claim 1, wherein The bottom of the filter bucket has a connecting cover that protrudes upwards and covers the second connecting pipe. A lifting rod that extends upwards and out of the filter bucket is also fixedly connected to the connecting cover.

3. The feed hopper structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting cover is provided with several third filter holes that connect the filter bucket and the second connecting pipe.

4. The feed hopper structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning component includes a connecting rod that is fixedly connected to the connecting cover and passes downward through the second connecting tube and extends into the first connecting tube, and a positioning cylinder that is fixedly connected to the connecting rod and slides in contact with the inner wall of the first connecting tube.

5. The feed hopper structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The lower end of the positioning cylinder has a tapered structure.

6. The feed hopper structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Several reinforcing rods are also fixedly connected between the positioning cylinder and the connecting rod.

7. A honey filling system, characterized in that, Includes the feed hopper structure as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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