Supermarket food processing machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a processing machine for near-expiry and expired food in supermarkets, aiming to solve the problems of high reliance on manual labor, limited functionality, and difficulty in hygiene maintenance in existing supermarket food processing methods. The processing machine includes a frame with a channel on one side for the entry and exit of a collection bin. It also integrates an elevator, a hopper mechanism, a crusher, a gate valve, a filter box, and a drying system. The elevator automatically lifts and tilts the garbage bin containing food to feed it into the hopper mechanism. After the food enters the crusher through the hopper mechanism and is crushed, it falls into the collection bin through the gate valve. During the washing stage, the gate valve closes, and wastewater flows into the filter box for treatment through a drain pipe. The drying system dries the hopper to prevent residue. This processing machine achieves full automation, reduces labor costs, is environmentally friendly and hygienic, and is suitable for the diverse near-expiry and expired food processing needs of supermarkets.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a food processing machine, specifically a food processing machine for supermarkets and hypermarkets that is nearing or past its expiration date. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, shopping malls and large supermarkets still primarily rely on manual processing for handling near-expiry or expired food. This requires workers to chop large pieces of food into smaller pieces before further processing, which is not only labor-intensive but also results in poor working conditions. Furthermore, existing processing equipment has limited functionality and is ill-suited to the diverse types of near-expiry or expired food found in supermarkets, such as fresh meat and eggs, baked goods, cooked meats, fruits and vegetables, frozen seafood and meats, and large bones, which vary in shape and hardness.

[0003] In addition, existing equipment cannot achieve comprehensive high-pressure cleaning, disinfection and drying after processing, and is prone to material residue and odor, which does not meet the strict hygiene requirements of supermarkets. Moreover, manual maintenance is costly and inefficient, and cannot meet the large-scale and automated processing needs of supermarkets. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model aims to provide a food processing machine for supermarkets and hypermarkets that is nearing or past its expiration date. The purpose of this food processing machine is to solve problems such as high reliance on manual labor, limited equipment functionality, difficulty in hygiene maintenance, and poor adaptability in the current process of handling near-expiration and expired food in supermarkets and hypermarkets.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention achieves this through the following solution: The present invention provides a supermarket near-expiry food processing machine, including a frame, one side of which is provided with an inlet and outlet channel for receiving bins to enter and exit; The food processing machine also includes: The elevator is laterally mounted on the frame. The elevator has a bracket for carrying the trash can and a lifting mechanism drivenly connected to the bracket. The upper end of the lifting mechanism has a guide structure for flipping the bracket. A hopper mechanism is installed on the top of the frame. The hopper mechanism has a hopper bin, a bin cover, and a power mechanism for driving the bin cover to open and close. The crusher is installed inside the frame. The material receiving direction of the crusher is below the bucket, and the material receiving area of ​​the inlet and outlet channel is below its discharge end. A gate valve is installed inside the frame and below the discharge end of the crusher. The gate valve has a frame, which is sealed to the discharge end of the crusher. Its frame opening is connected vertically to the discharge end of the crusher. The gate valve is equipped with an opening and closing mechanism that can close and open the frame opening. A drain pipe is provided on one side of the gate valve that communicates with the frame opening. The filter box is connected to the drain pipe via a pipeline; A drying system is installed on the frame, and the air outlet of the drying system is connected to and communicates with the bucket.

[0006] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes: A lifting frame having opposing grooved tracks with rounded corners at the upper ends to form the guide structure; The gear transmission unit has a driving gear set and a driven gear set that mesh with each other. Both the driving gear set and the driven gear set are rotatably mounted on the upper part of the lifting frame. The driven gear set is connected to an upper sprocket at both ends. The first power source is mounted on the lifting frame and driven by the active gear set. The bottom sprocket assembly is rotatably mounted on the lower part of the frame, and both ends of the bottom sprocket assembly are provided with lower sprockets; A chain fitted onto the upper sprocket and the lower sprocket, wherein one of the chain's outward-facing nodes is fixed to the bracket.

[0007] Furthermore, rollers are installed on both sides of the rear of the bracket, and at least two vertically distributed rollers are installed on each side, with the rollers confined to the grooved track for movement.

[0008] Furthermore, the first power source is a first speed reducer.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom sprocket assembly has a tensioning structure that can tension the chain.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the lifting frame is equipped with multiple support rollers and multiple bolt feet for positioning.

[0011] Furthermore, the sealing connection structure consists of a sealing strip inside the frame opening, with the drain pipe located in the area above the sealing strip.

[0012] Furthermore, the opening and closing mechanism includes: Two extended side beams are provided in the lower region of the frame, the two extended side beams extend outward a certain distance and are connected at the ends by a tail beam; Multiple rollers are installed on the inner side of the two extended side beams, and a gap is formed between the rollers inside the frame opening and the sealing strip; Two sets of synchronized cylinders are symmetrically mounted on the outer sides of the two extended side beams; A gate is mounted on the support roller. The gate is driven and connected by the two sets of synchronous cylinders, and after being driven, the gate can enter the gap to close the frame opening.

[0013] Furthermore, the gate is connected to the piston rod of the synchronizing cylinder via a fisheye connector.

[0014] Furthermore, each of the extensions of the two extended side beams is equipped with a pressure roller, the roller body of which presses against the gate plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This utility model food processing machine has a high degree of automation and reduces reliance on manual labor: automatic feeding is achieved through the elevator, automatic crushing is achieved through the crusher, and automatic cleaning and drying systems are used together. No manual intervention is required throughout the process, which greatly reduces labor intensity and costs and improves processing efficiency.

[0016] 2. This utility model food processing machine has excellent environmental performance and meets the hygiene requirements of supermarkets: the washing wastewater is treated by the filter box and discharged in compliance with standards, without secondary pollution; the drying system ensures that there is no material or moisture residue in the equipment, avoids bacterial growth, and meets the hygiene standards of supermarkets. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a view of the overall machine of the food processing machine of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is another perspective view of the overall machine of the food processing machine of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the hoist of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the gate valve of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram showing the hoist of this utility model with a protective cover installed.

[0022] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Elevator; 2. Hopper mechanism; 5. Filter box; 6. Crusher; 7. Wide-angle lens; 8. Three-color alarm light; 9. Receiving bucket; 10. Water tank; 11. Hot air blower; 12. Air compressor; 13. Protective cover; 14. Frame; 15. Gate valve; 101. Bracket; 102. Grooved track; 103. Gear transmission unit; 104. Upper sprocket; 105. Chain; 106. First power source; 107. Lifting frame; 108. Support roller; 109. Bolt pad; 151. Sealing strip; 152. Drainage pipe; 153. Synchronous cylinder; 154. Pressure roller; 155. Gate; 156. Fisheye connector; 157. Support roller; 1010. Sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments, so that the advantages and features of the present utility model can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the protection scope of the present utility model. Obviously, the embodiments described in this utility model 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0025] Example 1: The specific structure of this utility model is as follows: Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1-4 The present invention relates to a supermarket near-expiry food processing machine, comprising a frame 14, characterized in that an inlet / outlet channel is provided on one side of the frame 14 for the material receiving bin 9 to enter and exit; The food processing machine also includes: The elevator 1 is laterally disposed on the frame 14. The elevator 1 has a bracket 101 for carrying the trash can and a lifting mechanism drivenly connected to the bracket 101. The upper end of the lifting mechanism has a guide structure for flipping the bracket 101. The hopper mechanism 2 is installed on the top of the frame 14. The hopper mechanism 2 has a hopper bin, a bin cover, and a power mechanism for driving the bin cover to open and close. The crusher 6 is installed inside the frame 14. The material receiving direction of the crusher 6 is below the bucket, and the material receiving area of ​​the inlet and outlet channel is below its discharge end. The crusher 6 is a double-shaft double-roll crusher. The double-shaft double-roll crusher adopts differential gear transmission and wear-resistant design, and can process different types of near-expiry and expired foods such as fresh meat and eggs, and large bones. Gate valve 15 is installed inside the frame 14 and below the discharge end of the crusher 6. Gate valve 15 has a frame, which is sealed to the discharge end of the crusher 6. Its frame opening is connected vertically to the discharge end of the crusher 6. Gate valve 15 is provided with an opening and closing mechanism that can close and open the frame opening. A drain pipe 152 communicating with the frame opening is provided on one side. Filter box 5 is connected to the drain pipe 152 via a pipeline; A drying system is installed on the frame 14, and the air outlet of the drying system is connected to and communicates with the bucket.

[0026] The lifting mechanism includes: The lifting frame 107 has opposing grooved tracks 102, the upper ends of which are rounded to form the guide structure; The gear transmission unit 103 has an upper and lower meshing drive gear set and a driven gear set. Both the drive gear set and the driven gear set are rotatably mounted on the upper part of the lifting frame 107. The driven gear set is connected to an upper sprocket 104 at both ends. The first power source 106 is mounted on the lifting frame 107 and driven by the active gear set. The bottom sprocket assembly is rotatably mounted on the lower part of the frame, and both ends of the bottom sprocket assembly are provided with lower sprockets; A chain 105 is fitted onto the upper sprocket 104 and the lower sprocket, and one of the outward nodes of the chain 105 is fixed to the bracket 101.

[0027] Rollers are installed on both sides of the rear of the bracket 101, with at least two vertically distributed rollers on each side. The rollers are confined within the grooved track 102. Sensors 1010 are installed at the upper ends of both grooved tracks 102. When the upper rollers reach their positions, the recognition sensor on the bracket 101 senses the sensor 1010, and the first power source 106 immediately stops working.

[0028] The first power source 106 is the first reducer.

[0029] The bottom sprocket assembly has a tensioning structure that can tension the chain 105.

[0030] The bottom of the lifting frame 107 is equipped with multiple supporting rollers 108 and multiple bolt feet 109 for positioning.

[0031] The sealing connection structure consists of a sealing strip 151 inside the frame opening, and the drainage pipe 152 is located in the area above the sealing strip 151.

[0032] The opening and closing mechanism includes: Two extended side beams are provided in the lower region of the frame, the two extended side beams extend outward a certain distance and are connected at the ends by a tail beam; Multiple rollers 157 are installed on the inner side of the two extended side beams respectively, and a gap is formed between the rollers 157 and the sealing strip 151 inside the frame opening; Two sets of synchronized cylinders 153 are symmetrically installed on the outer sides of the two extended side beams; A gate 155 is mounted on the support roller 157. The gate 155 is driven and connected by the two sets of synchronous cylinders 153, and the gate 155 can enter the gap to close the frame opening after being driven.

[0033] The gate 155 is connected to the piston rod of the synchronous cylinder 153 via a fisheye connector 156.

[0034] The extensions of the two extended side beams are each equipped with pressure rollers 154, and the rollers 154 press against the gate plate 155. Example 2:

[0035] The following is the working process of this food processing machine: Feeding stage: The hopper cover of the hopper mechanism 2 is opened by the power mechanism, and at the same time, the gate 155 of the gate valve 15 is also in the open state. The receiving hopper 9 is placed below the gate valve 15.

[0036] The garbage bin containing near-expired or expired food is placed on the bracket 101 of the elevator 1. The protective door of the elevator 1 is closed, and the equipment is started. The first power source 106 drives the gear transmission unit 103 to operate, and the bracket 101 is driven to rise along the trough track 102 via the chain 105. When the bracket 101 reaches the top, the guide structure of the trough track 102 guides the bracket 101 to flip, and the food in the garbage bin is put into the hopper of the hopper mechanism 2. After the feeding is completed, the sensor 1010 senses it, and the bracket 101 resets.

[0037] Crushing stage: During the process of food entering the bin, the crusher 6 starts synchronously. The food in the bin falls into the crusher 6, and the double-shaft rollers of the crusher 6 rotate to crush the food. The crushed material falls into the receiving bin 9 below through the gate valve 15. After the receiving bin 9 is full, the equipment stops and the loaded receiving bin 9 is removed from the inlet and outlet channel of the frame 14 and replaced with an empty bin.

[0038] Cleaning Stage: After a batch of food is processed, the cleaning mode is activated. At this time, the gate valve 155 is closed. The cleaning mode includes two modes: simple cleaning and deep cleaning, which can be set by the user. The water pump of the water tank 10 is started, and the spray nozzles of the spray system perform high-pressure cleaning on the hopper and the inside of the crusher 6. The cleaning wastewater is collected in the frame opening and flows into the filter box 5 through the drain pipe 152, where the residue and water are separated after filtration. Drying stage: After cleaning, the drying system is started. The hot air blower 11 and air compressor 12 work, and hot air is sent into the bin through the pipeline to dry the inside of the bin. After drying, the equipment is reset and ready for the next batch of processing. Example 3:

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, the frame 14 is equipped with a protective cover 13, which surrounds the elevator 1 to prevent the garbage bin from tipping over. Example 4:

[0040] The top of the frame is equipped with a wide-angle lens 7 and a three-color warning light 8.

[0041] Wide-angle lens 7 is used to view the interior of the bin.

[0042] The three-color alarm light 8 is used to display the working status of the food processor. Green indicates normal operation, yellow indicates a medium-level warning signal, and red indicates equipment failure and prohibits operation. Example 5:

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, the frame 14 is also equipped with a water tank 10. The water tank 10 is connected to a spray system through a pipeline and a water pump is connected in the pipeline. The spray system consists of nozzles installed on the bin cover. The nozzles are connected to the pipeline of the spray system. The nozzles spray water at high speed to clean the bin.

[0044] The wastewater after cleaning flows through the pipeline to the frame opening of the closed gate valve 15, and then flows into the filter box 5 through the drain pipe 152. The filter box 5 filters the water to achieve solid-water separation.

[0045] The drying system includes a hot air blower 11 and an air compressor 12. The hot air blower 11 and the air compressor 12 are connected by pipelines. The air outlet of the hot air blower 11 is connected to the bucket. After the bucket is cleaned, the hot air blower 11 and the air compressor 12 are started to dry the bucket.

[0046] In summary, this utility model of food processing machine has a high degree of automation and reduces reliance on manual labor: automatic feeding is achieved through the elevator, automatic crushing is achieved through the crusher, and with the help of automatic cleaning and drying systems, no manual intervention is required throughout the process, which greatly reduces labor intensity and costs and improves processing efficiency.

[0047] This utility model of food processing machine has excellent environmental performance and meets the hygiene requirements of supermarkets: the washing wastewater is treated by the filter box and discharged in compliance with standards, without secondary pollution; the drying system ensures that there is no material or moisture residue in the equipment, avoids bacterial growth, and meets the hygiene standards of supermarkets.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A supermarket food nearing or expired processing machine, comprising a frame (14), characterized in that, The frame (14) has an inlet / outlet channel on one side for the material receiving bin (9) to enter and exit; The food processing machine also includes: The elevator (1) is laterally disposed on the frame (14). The elevator (1) has a bracket (101) for carrying the trash can and a lifting mechanism drivenly connected to the bracket (101). The upper end of the lifting mechanism has a guide structure for flipping the bracket (101). The hopper mechanism (2) is installed on the top of the frame (14). The hopper mechanism (2) has a hopper, a hopper cover and a power mechanism for driving the hopper cover to open and close. The crusher (6) is installed inside the frame (14). The receiving direction of the crusher (6) is below the bucket, and the receiving area of ​​the inlet and outlet channel is below its discharge end. A gate valve (15) is installed inside the frame (14) and below the discharge end of the crusher (6). The gate valve (15) has a frame, which is sealed to the discharge end of the crusher (6). Its frame opening is connected vertically to the discharge end of the crusher (6). The gate valve (15) is provided with an opening and closing mechanism that can close and open the frame opening. A drain pipe (152) connected to the frame opening is provided on one side. The filter box (5) is connected to the drain pipe (152) via a pipeline. A drying system is installed on the frame (14), and the air outlet of the drying system is connected to and communicates with the bucket.

2. The supermarket near-expiry food processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes: The lifting frame (107) has opposing grooved tracks (102) with rounded corners at the upper end to form the guide structure; The gear transmission unit (103) has an upper and lower meshing active gear set and a driven gear set. Both the active gear set and the driven gear set are rotatably mounted on the upper part of the lifting frame (107). The driven gear set is connected to an upper sprocket (104) at both ends. The first power source (106) is mounted on the lifting frame (107) and driven by the active gear set; The bottom sprocket assembly is rotatably mounted on the lower part of the frame, and both ends of the bottom sprocket assembly are provided with lower sprockets; A chain (105) is fitted onto the upper sprocket (104) and the lower sprocket, and one of the outward nodes of the chain (105) is fixed to the bracket (101).

3. The supermarket near-expiry food processing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, Rollers are installed on both sides of the rear of the bracket (101), and at least two rollers are installed on each side, which are distributed vertically. The rollers are confined to the grooved track (102) for movement.

4. The supermarket near-expiry food processing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first power source (106) is the first reducer.

5. The supermarket near-expiry food processing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom sprocket assembly has a tensioning structure that can tension the chain (105).

6. The supermarket near-expiry food processing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the lifting frame (107) is equipped with multiple support rollers (108) and multiple bolt feet (109) for positioning.

7. The supermarket near-expiry food processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing connection structure consists of a sealing strip (151) inside the frame opening, and the drain pipe (152) is located in the area above the sealing strip (151).

8. The supermarket near-expiry food processing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The opening and closing mechanism includes: Two extended side beams are provided in the lower region of the frame, the two extended side beams extend outward a certain distance and are connected at the ends by a tail beam; Multiple rollers (157) are installed on the inner side of the two extended side beams respectively, and a gap is formed between the rollers (157) and the sealing strip (151) inside the frame opening; Two sets of synchronized cylinders (153) are symmetrically installed on the outside of the two extended side beams; A gate (155) is mounted on the support roller (157). The gate (155) is driven and connected by the two sets of synchronous cylinders (153). After being driven, the gate (155) can enter the gap to close the frame opening.

9. The supermarket near-expiry food processing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The gate (155) is connected to the piston rod of the synchronous cylinder (153) via a fisheye connector (156).

10. The supermarket near-expiry food processing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The extensions of the two side beams are each equipped with pressure rollers (154), and the rollers (154) press against the gate (155).

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