Anti-blocking spiral down chute for food storage and transportation

Abstract

This invention provides an anti-clogging spiral chute for food storage and conveying, belonging to the technical field of food storage. It includes a centering component and a spiral chute. An extension plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the spiral chute, and a push plate for centering food packaging boxes is rotatably connected to the surface of the extension plate. A lifting plate is slidably connected to the surface of the spiral chute. A driving assembly is provided between the extension plate and the push plate, and a resetting assembly is provided between the driving assembly and the push plate. A pushing component includes a push plate rotatably connected to the upper side of the push plate, and a power assembly is provided between the push plate and the push plate. By setting a centering component and utilizing the cooperation of the push plate and the driving assembly, this invention can periodically apply a lateral pushing force to the sliding food packaging box, pushing it back to the center area of ​​the chute. This ensures that the goods move along a preset ideal trajectory, achieving the effect of preventing blockage during spiral chute conveying.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of food storage, specifically relating to an anti-clogging spiral sliding channel for food storage and conveying. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, spiral glide chutes have been widely used as vertical transfer devices in the transportation process of modern food storage and logistics systems. Through the gravitational potential energy drive mechanism, standardized cardboard boxes carrying food can be efficiently transferred between conveyor belts of different height levels. Then, relying on automated conveyor lines, subsequent sorting, palletizing and outbound operations can be realized.

[0003] Currently, food cartons slide down the slide by gravity. As they slide down, the cartons may shift. When the shifted cartons come into contact with the outer wall of the slide channel, the friction increases, causing the cartons to stop at the bends and obstructing the transport of subsequent cartons, resulting in blockages inside the channel. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an anti-clogging spiral sliding channel for food storage and transportation, aiming to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A clog-resistant spiral sliding channel for food storage and conveying includes a centering component, comprising a spiral slide, an extension plate fixedly connected to the surface of the spiral slide, a push plate rotatably connected to the surface of the extension plate for helping to center food packaging boxes, a lifting plate slidably connected to the surface of the spiral slide, a driving assembly between the extension plate and the push plate, and a resetting assembly between the driving assembly and the push plate; a pushing component, including a push plate rotatably connected to the upper side of the push plate, and a power assembly between the push plate and the push plate, the power assembly being used to help adjust the angle of the push plate.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the driving assembly includes a mounting bracket fixedly connected to the lower side of the extension plate. A motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting bracket. The output end of the motor is rotatably connected to the extension plate, and its end is higher than the upper side of the extension plate. A column is fixedly connected to the upper side of the extension plate. A slanted groove is formed on the surface of the column. A drive shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. A mating plate is snapped onto the surface of the drive shaft. A round rod is fixedly connected to the tail end of the mating plate. The round rod is fixedly connected to a push plate. The push plate is V-shaped. The round rod is slidably connected to the slanted groove.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the reset assembly includes a ring that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the column, and the ring is fixedly connected to the upper inner side of the column by a spring.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the docking plate is U-shaped and has elastic side plates fixedly connected to both sides, with the side plates of the docking plate being away from the inner wall of the column.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner side of the ring is larger than the protrusion of the drive shaft, and the ring abuts against the upper side of the docking plate.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the power assembly includes a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the upper side of the push plate. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft position of the push plate. A torsion spring is sleeved on the surface of the rotating shaft. The two ends of the torsion spring are fixedly connected to the push plate and the push plate, respectively. The rotating shaft is L-shaped, and a pull rope is fixedly connected to the outer side of the short side of the rotating shaft. The pull rope is embedded in the inner side of the push plate, and the end of the pull rope away from the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the push plate. A push block is fixedly connected to the surface of the column.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the side of the push block near the push plate has a "U" shape, and the "U" shape can assist in limiting the position.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. By setting a central component, and utilizing the cooperation of the push plate and drive assembly, a lateral thrust can be periodically applied to the descending food packaging box, pushing it back to the center area of ​​the slide. This ensures that the items move along a preset ideal trajectory, achieving the effect of preventing blockage during the spiral chute conveying process; 2. By setting up a pushing component, the power of the push plate is combined with the power assembly to further push the box to provide downward power after the push plate helps the spiral slide surface box move to the center position, thus further ensuring the smooth operation of the box conveying. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the central component in this utility model; Figure 3 In this utility model Figure 2 Another structural diagram from a different angle; Figure 4In this utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure; Figure 5 In this utility model Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point A; Figure 6 In this utility model Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point B.

[0014] In the diagram: 10. Spiral slide; 11. Extension plate; 12. Push plate; 13. Lifting plate; 14. Drive assembly; 141. Mounting bracket; 142. Motor; 143. Column; 144. Inclined groove; 145. Drive shaft; 146. Connecting plate; 147. Round rod; 15. Reset assembly; 151. Ring; 152. Spring; 20. Push plate; 21. Power assembly; 211. Rotating shaft; 212. Torsion spring; 213. Pull rope; 214. Push block. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Example 1 Reference Figures 1-5 This is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides an anti-clogging spiral sliding channel for food storage and conveying, including a centering component, including a spiral slide 10. An extension plate 11 is fixedly connected to the surface of the spiral slide 10. A push plate 12 for helping to center food packaging boxes is rotatably connected to the surface of the extension plate 11. A lifting plate 13 is slidably connected to the surface of the spiral slide 10. A driving component 14 is provided between the extension plate 11 and the push plate 12. A reset component 15 is provided between the driving component 14 and the push plate 12.

[0017] The food-filled container moves into the track via the upper side of the spiral slide 10. When the container moves to the side wall of the spiral slide, the drive assembly 14 provides power to drive the push plate 12 to perform a periodic reciprocating swing motion. The reset assembly 15 ensures that the push plate 12 can accurately and quickly return to the initial position after completing one push action, in preparation for the next intervention.

[0018] Furthermore, the drive assembly 14 includes a mounting bracket 141 fixedly connected to the lower side of the extension plate 11. A motor 142 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting bracket 141. The output end of the motor 142 is rotatably connected to the extension plate 11, and its end is higher than the upper side of the extension plate 11. A column 143 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the extension plate 11. A groove 144 is formed on the surface of the column 143. A drive shaft 145 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 142. A mating plate 146 is snapped onto the surface of the drive shaft 145. A round rod 147 is fixedly connected to the tail end of the mating plate 146. The round rod 147 is fixedly connected to the push plate 12, which is V-shaped. The round rod 147 is slidably connected to the groove 144. The reset assembly 15 includes a ring 151 slidably connected to the inner wall of the column 143. The ring 151 is fixedly connected to the upper inner side of the column 143 by a spring 152.

[0019] During the conveying of the food container, the motor 142 can be started to drive the drive shaft 145 to rotate. At this time, the docking plate 146, which is engaged with the protruding position of the drive shaft 145, can move synchronously and slide upward along the inclined groove 144 with the assistance of the round rod 147. This can achieve a pushing effect on different height positions of the container. When it slides to the limit position of the inclined groove 144, the round rod 147 and the docking plate 146 are limited and cannot continue to rotate with the drive shaft 145. At this time, the drive shaft 145 will disengage from the docking plate 146 with the further drive of the motor 142. Then, the docking plate 146 will slide down along the inclined groove 144 and return to the initial position with the cooperation of the spring 152 and the ring 151.

[0020] Preferably, the mating plate 146 is U-shaped and has elastic side plates fixedly connected to both sides, with the side plates of the mating plate 146 being away from the inner wall of the column 143. The inner side of the ring 151 is larger than the protrusion of the drive shaft 145, and the ring 151 abuts against the upper side of the mating plate 146.

[0021] It should be noted that the U-shaped structure of the docking plate 146 is adapted to the protruding position of the drive shaft 145 and can move synchronously with the drive shaft 145. The elastic sides on both sides can play a guiding role, making it convenient for the drive shaft 145 to re-engage with the docking plate 146. Furthermore, the side plates are far away from the inner wall of the column 143, which makes it convenient for the protruding position of the drive shaft 145 to re-engage with the docking plate 146. The inner side of the ring 151 does not contact the drive shaft 145, which can achieve the repositioning of the docking plate 146 without affecting the rotation of the drive shaft 145.

[0022] In use, when the box slides down from the upper side of the spiral slide 10, the motor 142 is activated. The output of the motor 142 drives the drive shaft 145 to rotate. At this time, the drive shaft 145 is engaged with the docking plate 146. The docking plate 146, in conjunction with the round rod 147, drives the push plate 12 to tilt upwards along the inclined groove 144, and drives the ring 151 to compress the spring 152 upwards. As the push plate 12 rotates around the column 143, it pushes the box against the side wall of the spiral slide 10. With the rotation of the push plate 12, the box moves to the center position. Centering the box reduces friction with the outer wall, thus... To avoid stopping at bends, the material can continue to be fed and conveyed without getting stuck in the turning area. At the same time, when the box is in the center position, the round rod 147 moves to the limit position of the inclined groove 144. At this time, the docking plate 146 is blocked and cannot slide with the drive shaft 145. The drive shaft 145 will disengage from the docking plate 146 and continue to rotate. The docking plate 146 is now out of the limit position, the spring 152 can rebound and push the ring 151 to push the docking plate 146 to reset and slide along the inclined groove 144. This helps the push plate 12 (through the round rod 147 and the docking plate 146) move to the initial position on the lower side, which is convenient for the centering and guiding operation of the box again.

[0023] Example 2 Reference Figures 1-6 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, this embodiment provides a pushing component, including a pushing plate 20 rotatably connected to the upper side of the pushing plate 12. A power component 21 is provided between the pushing plate 20 and the pushing plate 12, and the power component 21 is used to help the pushing plate 20 adjust its angle. The power component 21 includes a rotating shaft 211 rotatably connected to the upper side of the pushing plate 12. The rotating shaft 211 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 211 of the pushing plate 20. A torsion spring 212 is sleeved on the surface of the rotating shaft 211. The two ends of the torsion spring 212 are fixedly connected to the pushing plate 12 and the pushing plate 20, respectively. The rotating shaft 211 is L-shaped, and a pull rope 213 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the short side of the rotating shaft 211. The pull rope 213 is embedded in the inner side of the pushing plate 12, and the end of the pull rope 213 away from the rotating shaft 211 is fixedly connected to the pushing plate 12. A pushing block 214 is fixedly connected to the surface of the column 143.

[0024] Specifically, the push block 214 acts as a trigger mechanism and its position is fixed. When the push plate 12 swings to a specific position under the drive of the drive component 14, the pull rope 213 can contact the push block 214, and then the push block 214 pushes the pull rope 213, which can work together with the pull rope 213 to generate a pulling effect. At this time, the push plate 20 can rotate and push the box to generate the power to slide down.

[0025] Preferably, the side of the push block 214 closest to the push plate 12 has a "U" shape, and the "U" shape can help limit the movement.

[0026] It should be noted that the "U"-shaped structure of the push block 214 helps the pull rope 213 stay in the center and prevents it from shifting to the sides, thus ensuring the implementation of the push operation and facilitating the use of the push component.

[0027] In use, when the drive shaft 145, in conjunction with the docking plate 146 and the round rod 147, drives the push plate 12 to rotate, it can simultaneously drive the upper push plate 20 to move. When the round rod 147 is about to move to its limit position along the inclined groove 144, the inner side of the "U"-shaped structure on one side of the push block 214 can abut against the surface of the pull rope 213, and with the continued rotation of the push plate 12, push the pull rope 213 at the position of the column 143. At this time, the pull rope 213 can pull the position of the rotating shaft 211. This causes the rotating shaft 211 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 211 drives the push plate 20 to rotate, which in turn pushes the box against the surface of the box, so that the box is subjected to external thrust. The smoothness of sliding is not affected by contact with the side, ensuring the stable operation of the food box conveying. At the same time, when the push plate 12 is reset, the torsion spring 212 can drive the push plate 20 to reset, and the short side of the rotating shaft 211 can tighten the pull rope 213 again, which facilitates the implementation of the push plate 20 rotation operation again.

[0028] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution 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 solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution 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 clog-resistant spiral glide channel for food storage and conveying, characterized in that: include, The centering component includes a spiral slide (10), an extension plate (11) is fixedly connected to the surface of the spiral slide (10), a push plate (12) for helping to center the food packaging box is rotatably connected to the surface of the extension plate (11), a lifting plate (13) is slidably connected to the surface of the spiral slide (10), a driving assembly (14) is provided between the extension plate (11) and the push plate (12), and a reset assembly (15) is provided between the driving assembly (14) and the push plate (12). The pushing component includes a push plate (20) rotatably connected to the upper side of the push plate (12), and a power component (21) is provided between the push plate (20) and the push plate (12), and the power component (21) is used to help the push plate (20) adjust its angle.

2. The anti-clogging spiral glide channel for food storage and conveying according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (14) includes a mounting bracket (141) fixedly connected to the lower side of the extension plate (11). A motor (142) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting bracket (141). The output end of the motor (142) is rotatably connected to the extension plate (11) and its end is higher than the upper side of the extension plate (11). A column (143) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the extension plate (11). A slanted groove (144) is opened on the surface of the column (143). A drive shaft (145) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (142). A docking plate (146) is snapped onto the surface of the drive shaft (145). A round rod (147) is fixedly connected to the tail end of the docking plate (146). The round rod (147) is fixedly connected to the push plate (12). The push plate (12) is "V" shaped. The round rod (147) is slidably connected to the slanted groove (144).

3. The anti-clogging spiral glide channel for food storage and conveying according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reset assembly (15) includes a ring (151) slidably connected to the inner wall of the column (143), and the ring (151) is fixedly connected to the upper inner side of the column (143) by a spring (152).

4. The anti-clogging spiral glide channel for food storage and conveying according to claim 2, characterized in that: The docking plate (146) is U-shaped and has elastic side plates fixedly connected to both sides. The side plates of the docking plate (146) are far away from the inner wall of the column (143).

5. The anti-blocking spiral down chute according to claim 3, wherein: The inner side of the ring (151) is larger than the protrusion of the drive shaft (145), and the ring (151) abuts against the upper side of the docking plate (146).

6. The anti-clogging spiral glide channel for food storage and conveying according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power assembly (21) includes a rotating shaft (211) rotatably connected to the upper side of the push plate (12). The rotating shaft (211) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (211) of the push plate (20). A torsion spring (212) is sleeved on the surface of the rotating shaft (211). The two ends of the torsion spring (212) are fixedly connected to the push plate (12) and the push plate (20) respectively. The rotating shaft (211) is L-shaped, and a pull rope (213) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the short side of the rotating shaft (211). The pull rope (213) is embedded in the inner side of the push plate (12), and the end of the pull rope (213) away from the rotating shaft (211) is fixedly connected to the push plate (12). A push block (214) is fixedly connected to the surface of the column (143).

7. The anti-clogging spiral glide channel for food storage and conveying according to claim 6, characterized in that: The push block (214) has a "U" shaped structure on the side near the push plate (12), and the "U" shaped structure can help limit the position.

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