A barrier assembly, and a bottled dairy product collating device comprising the assembly

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of dairy product production equipment, and particularly relates to a blocking assembly and a bottled dairy product arranging device comprising the same. The structure of the blocking assembly comprises two conveying frame connecting vertical plate units, two hole-lifting plate units respectively sleeved and arranged on the two conveying frame connecting vertical plate units at two ends, two open cross plate units respectively arranged on the two conveying frame connecting vertical plate units at two ends, a cylinder mounting frame unit arranged on the open cross plate unit, and a detachable bottle body baffle unit clamped on the lifting plate unit. The application has at least the following beneficial effects: the hole-lifting plate unit in the blocking assembly has the double advantages of stable lifting and detachable bottle body baffle unit capable of being replaced individually. The hole-lifting plate unit is limited at two ends and a cylinder is mounted in the middle, so that the hole-lifting plate unit can be lifted stably.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of dairy production equipment, and particularly relates to a blocking component and a bottled dairy product finishing device including the component. Background Technology

[0002] The production process of bottled dairy products generally includes: empty bottle loading, filling, sealing, post-processing, sorting, and packaging.

[0003] The post-processing steps mentioned above may include, for example, labeling, cleaning, and inspecting for defective products. In the sorting steps, bottled dairy products typically require quantitative blocking to facilitate subsequent packaging.

[0004] On the other hand, the start and end times of the aforementioned quantitative blocking operation can be controlled by existing sensors to ensure long-term accuracy and flexibility in the number of bottles blocked. For example, even on the same conveyor line, for the same bottled dairy product, and using the same blocking component, different blocking effects can be achieved for batches of 6 bottles and 12 bottles.

[0005] For example, Chinese utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN219928052U and authorization announcement date of October 31, 2023 discloses an automatic bottle unscrambling device for PET bottles. Its main structural components include: a table, a support rod, a first spring, a mounting frame, a baffle, a hydraulic rod, a push plate, a sliding cavity, a monitor, a vertical plate, a horizontal plate, a rotating shaft, a moving plate, a torsion spring, and a limiting plate.

[0006] The automatic bottle sorting device in this utility model patent has the following functions and advantages: the movement of the pusher plate not only pushes multiple bottles into a row, but also allows the baffle to move up and no longer restrict the sorted bottles. At this time, the row of bottles moves again, which makes it easier for workers to pack them into boxes.

[0007] However, in actual use, this automatic bottle unscrambling device still has at least the following shortcomings in practicality, specifically including: First, regarding the baffle structure, both ends are pressed down by two first springs, but only one end can be lifted by the limiting plate. Therefore, its lifting and lowering action is not smooth enough, and it is easy to tilt. It is relatively difficult to achieve a straight up and down lifting effect, which may block part of the bottle. Secondly, still regarding the baffle structure, because it needs to frequently and directly press against the bottle, it is a relatively consumable part. When replacing it, the support rod also needs to be replaced, which is relatively inefficient and impractical. Utility Model Content

[0008] This application provides a blocking component, the technical problem to be solved by which the quantitative blocking operation of bottled dairy products is made more stable, efficient and economical.

[0009] In addition, this application also provides a bottled dairy product sorting device including the above-mentioned components.

[0010] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve the above problems is: a blocking component, the structure of which includes two vertical plate units for connecting conveyor frames, a perforated lifting plate unit that is respectively sleeved on the two vertical plate units for connecting conveyor frames, an open horizontal plate unit that is respectively set on the two vertical plate units for connecting conveyor frames, a cylinder mounting bracket unit set on the open horizontal plate unit, and a detachable bottle baffle unit that is engaged with the lifting plate unit.

[0011] A further preferred technical solution is that: the vertical plate unit for connecting the conveyor frame includes a vertical plate with the open horizontal plate unit at the upper end, a conveyor frame engaging groove on the lower end surface of the vertical plate, a rectangular opening on the vertical plate for inserting the perforated lifting plate unit, and a limiting vertical rod in the rectangular opening for inserting the perforated lifting plate unit.

[0012] A further preferred technical solution is that the perforated lifting plate unit includes a horizontal plate, an end hole on the horizontal plate for passing through the limiting vertical rod, a cylinder connecting groove on the horizontal plate, and a locking groove on the lower surface of the horizontal plate with a T-shaped vertical cross-section for installing the detachable bottle baffle unit.

[0013] A further preferred technical solution is that the open horizontal plate unit includes a horizontal beam plate with both ends respectively disposed on the two vertical plates, and a cylinder receiving port disposed on the horizontal beam plate.

[0014] A further preferred technical solution is that the cylinder mounting bracket unit includes two upright plates disposed on the upper surface of the crossbeam plate and respectively located on both sides of the cylinder receiving port, and cylinder mounting hole plates disposed on the two upright plates.

[0015] A further preferred technical solution is that the detachable bottle baffle unit includes an elastic locking strip disposed in the locking channel and having a vertical cross-sectional shape of T, and a baffle body disposed on the lower surface of the elastic locking strip and having its upper end inserted into the locking channel.

[0016] A further preferred technical solution is that the perforated lifting plate unit further includes a front stop bar disposed on the transverse plate and used to laterally block the conveying direction of the baffle body.

[0017] A further preferred technical solution includes: a limiting hole disposed on the transverse plate and located at the rear end of the conveying direction of the detachable bottle baffle unit; a mounting hole disposed on the crossbeam plate; and an auxiliary limiting vertical rod whose upper end is engaged with the mounting hole and whose lower end is inserted into the limiting hole.

[0018] A bottled dairy product sorting device including the blocking assembly further includes a lateral baffle disposed on the auxiliary limiting vertical rod and located below the transverse plate, and together with the packing side conveyor side plate for blocking the formation of a single row of bottles, and a guide plate disposed on the lateral baffle for guiding the bottles between the lateral baffle and the packing side conveyor side plate.

[0019] A further preferred technical solution is that the cross-sectional shape of the auxiliary limiting vertical rod is square, and the guide plate is an arc-shaped plate or a straight plate.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this application include at least the following six points.

[0021] First, the perforated lifting plate unit in this blocking assembly combines the advantages of smooth lifting and the ability to replace the detachable bottle baffle unit independently. Specifically, the perforated lifting plate unit has limiters at both ends and a cylinder installed in the middle, thus enabling smooth lifting and lowering.

[0022] Secondly, the entire blocking assembly is snapped and fixed on the conveyor frame, or snapped and screwed together, so its installation position is flexible and selectable.

[0023] Third, the detachable bottle baffle unit, combined with the front stop bar of the conveying direction, makes the former convenient for disassembly and assembly, as well as stable during installation and use.

[0024] Fourth, the auxiliary limiting vertical rod can further improve the stability of the lifting action of the perforated lifting plate unit, and can also stably install the side baffle and guide plate, so that the bottles can not only be quantitatively intercepted, but also arranged in a row, which facilitates subsequent packaging operations.

[0025] Fifth, the arrangement device, combined with the single-loop connection between the auxiliary limiting vertical rod and the limiting hole, ensures that the above-mentioned quantitative interception function and the function of arranging the bottles in a row do not interfere with each other, and the quantitative interception function can also be triggered independently.

[0026] Sixth, the auxiliary limiting structure, consisting of a vertical rod, a side baffle, and a guide plate, is stable in position and angle during use, making it difficult to rotate or shift, thus ensuring the long-term effectiveness of arranging the bottles in a row. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the blocking component in this application.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the position and structure of the vertical plate unit for connecting the conveyor frame in this application.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the perforated lifting plate unit in this application.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional shape of the card-shared channel in this application.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the position and structure of the open horizontal plate unit and the cylinder mounting bracket unit in this application.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the detachable bottle baffle unit in this application.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the position and shape of the auxiliary limiting vertical rod in this application.

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the usage of the side baffles and guide vanes in this application, viewed from a top-down angle.

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the side baffle and the guide vane in this application.

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the support spring in this application.

[0037] The meanings of the markings in the diagram are as follows.

[0038] Packaging side conveyor side panel a, bottle body b, conveyor belt c, another conveyor side panel d; 1. Vertical plate unit for connecting conveyor frame; 2. Lifting plate unit with holes; 3. Open horizontal plate unit; 4. Cylinder mounting bracket unit; 5. Detachable bottle baffle unit; 6. Limiting hole; 7. Mounting hole; 8. Vertical rod for auxiliary limiting. Vertical plate 101, conveyor frame locking groove 102, rectangular opening 103, limiting vertical rod 104, support spring 105; Horizontal plate 201, end hole 202, cylinder connecting groove 203, locking groove 204, front stop bar for conveying direction 205; 301 crossbeam plate, 302 cylinder receiving port; Vertical plate 401, cylinder mounting hole plate 402; Elastic locking strip 501, baffle body 502; Side baffle 9, deflector 10. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The following description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0040] like Figures 1-10 As shown, a blocking assembly includes two vertical plate units 1 for connecting conveyor frames, a perforated lifting plate unit 2 with both ends respectively sleeved on the two vertical plate units 1 for connecting conveyor frames, an open horizontal plate unit 3 with both ends respectively on the two vertical plate units 1 for connecting conveyor frames, a cylinder mounting bracket unit 4 set on the open horizontal plate unit 3, and a detachable bottle baffle unit 5 engaged with the lifting plate unit 2.

[0041] In this embodiment, when the component is in normal use, one end of the cylinder body is fixed to the cylinder mounting bracket unit 4, and the telescopic shaft is connected to the perforated lifting plate unit 2. Two vertical plate units 1 for connecting the conveyor frames are respectively installed on the two side plates of the bottled dairy product conveyor line. The detachable bottle baffle unit 5 is located above the conveyor belt c. When the former is at its lowest point, it can effectively block the bottle b, while when it is at its highest point, the vertical distance between it and the conveyor belt c is greater than the height of the bottle b, allowing the bottle b to pass smoothly. This achieves a basic, quantitative blocking effect on the bottled dairy products, facilitating subsequent packaging operations.

[0042] The main body of this component is made of stainless steel or polypropylene. The two vertical plate units 1 and one open horizontal plate unit 3 connected by the conveyor frame are integrally formed, and the overall shape is inverted U-shaped. A cylinder is connected at the midpoint of the lifting plate unit 2, or at least at the middle 1 / 3 of its length, so that the lifting and lowering action of the lifting plate unit 2 is relatively smooth and avoids obvious and harmful tilting.

[0043] On the other hand, the cylinder and the open horizontal plate unit 3 do not directly contact each other. The direct function of the cylinder mounting bracket unit 4 is to ensure that the position of the open horizontal plate unit 3 does not need to be relatively high, otherwise the installation stability of the component will be reduced.

[0044] Finally, the cylinder is connected to various common sensors according to the control method of existing technology, so that each upward movement of the detachable bottle baffle unit 5 allows the same number of bottles b to pass through, thereby achieving the purpose of quantitative blocking.

[0045] The vertical plate unit 1 for connecting the conveyor frame includes a vertical plate 101 with the open horizontal plate unit 3 at the upper end, a conveyor frame engaging groove 102 on the lower end surface of the vertical plate 101, a rectangular opening 103 on the vertical plate 101 for inserting the perforated lifting plate unit 2, and a limiting vertical rod 104 in the rectangular opening 103 for inserting the perforated lifting plate unit 2.

[0046] In this embodiment, the vertical plate 101 and the conveyor frame engaging groove 102 are both rectangular in shape. The limiting vertical rod 104 is a round rod, with both its upper and lower ends screwed or abutting, thereby enabling the effective assembly and disassembly of the overall structure of the two limiting vertical rods 104 and the one perforated lifting plate unit 2.

[0047] The perforated lifting plate unit 2 includes a horizontal plate 201, an end hole 202 disposed on the horizontal plate 201 and used to pass through the limiting vertical rod 104, a cylinder connecting groove 203 disposed on the horizontal plate 201, and a locking groove 204 disposed on the lower surface of the horizontal plate 201 with a vertical cross-sectional shape of T and used to install the detachable bottle baffle unit 5.

[0048] In this embodiment, the horizontal plate 201 is rectangular in shape, and its side fully fits the side of the rectangular opening 103. The end hole 202 also fully fits the limiting vertical rod 104, thereby making the lifting and lowering action of the horizontal plate 201 sufficiently stable and always maintaining a horizontal state.

[0049] Correspondingly, the end hole 202 is a circular hole, and the cylinder connecting groove 203 is a threaded groove. The engaging groove 204 has a relatively large upward opening depth, and correspondingly, its main stress-bearing position is one of the vertical sides that blocks the detachable bottle baffle unit 5.

[0050] The secondary stress points on the slot 204 are its two inner bottom surfaces, which are sufficient to ensure that the detachable bottle baffle unit 5 does not fall downwards.

[0051] The open horizontal plate unit 3 includes a horizontal beam plate 301 with its two ends respectively disposed on the two vertical plates 101, and a cylinder receiving port 302 disposed on the horizontal beam plate 301.

[0052] In this embodiment, both the vertical plate 101 and the horizontal beam plate 301 can be hollow, thereby reducing the weight of the component. The cylinder receiving port 302 has a relatively large opening size, which allows for the effective installation of various types of cylinders, whether large or small.

[0053] The cylinder mounting bracket unit 4 includes two upright plates 401 disposed on the upper surface of the crossbeam plate 301 and located on both sides of the cylinder receiving port 302, and cylinder mounting hole plates 402 disposed on the two upright plates 401.

[0054] In this embodiment, the overall shape of the cylinder mounting bracket unit 4 is also an inverted U-shape, and the openings on the cylinder mounting plate 402 are threaded holes, thereby enabling the full installation of various types of cylinders.

[0055] The detachable bottle baffle unit 5 includes an elastic locking strip 501 disposed in the locking channel 204 and having a T-shaped vertical cross-section, and a baffle body 502 disposed on the lower surface of the elastic locking strip 501 and having its upper end inserted into the locking channel 204.

[0056] In this embodiment, the elastic locking strip 501 is made of various existing elastic rubbers, and the baffle body 502 is made of polypropylene. The vertical dimension of the former is much smaller than that of the latter. For example, the vertical dimension of the former is 2-3cm, and the vertical dimension of the latter is 8-10cm.

[0057] When the detachable bottle baffle unit 5 is removed from and installed on the locking channel 204, the elastic locking strip 501 undergoes sufficient and appropriate deformation, allowing it to pass through the lower opening area of ​​the locking channel 204.

[0058] The perforated lifting plate unit 2 also includes a stop bar 205 disposed on the transverse plate 201 and used to laterally block the front end of the conveying direction of the baffle body 502.

[0059] In this embodiment, the side of the baffle body 502 facing the bottle b is set as the back side. Then, the front stop bar 205 in the conveying direction abuts against the front side of the baffle body 502 laterally, thereby enabling the baffle body 502 to provide a relatively large blocking strength against the bottle b.

[0060] The lower end face of the front stop bar 205 in the conveying direction is higher than the bottom edge of the baffle body 502, so that the front stop bar 205 in the conveying direction will not affect the passage of the bottle body b.

[0061] The structure of the blocking assembly also includes a limiting hole 6 provided on the horizontal plate 201 and located at the rear end of the conveying direction of the detachable bottle baffle unit 5, a mounting hole 7 provided on the crossbeam plate 301, and an auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8 whose upper end is engaged with the mounting hole 7 and whose lower end is inserted into the limiting hole 6.

[0062] In this embodiment, the tightness between the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8 and the mounting hole 7 is much greater than the tightness between it and the limiting hole 6. The auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8 is fixed on the mounting hole 7 and is used to further improve the smoothness of the lifting and lowering action of the horizontal plate 201.

[0063] Correspondingly, when the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8 is in use, it can be lifted upwards appropriately to prevent its lower end from touching the bottle body b. At this time, the limiting effect on the horizontal plate 201 is still effective because the horizontal plate 201 cannot continue to go down; it can only be lifted upwards, so the limiting effect remains effective.

[0064] Specifically, an elastic washer can be appropriately placed in the mounting hole 7 to fully and properly clamp the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8. Ball bearings can also be placed in the limiting hole 6 and the end hole 202, so that the limiting effect of the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8 and the limiting vertical rod 104 on the transverse plate 201 has the outstanding advantage of low resistance.

[0065] A bottled dairy product sorting device including the blocking assembly further includes a lateral baffle 9 disposed on the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8 and located below the horizontal plate 201, and used together with the packaging side conveyor side plate a to block the formation of a single row of bottles b, and a guide plate 10 disposed on the lateral baffle 9 and used to guide the bottles b between the lateral baffle 9 and the packaging side conveyor side plate a.

[0066] In this embodiment, the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8, together with the limiting vertical rod 104, enhances the smoothness of the lifting and lowering motion of the horizontal plate 201, which is its first function.

[0067] The auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8, combined with the side baffle 9 and the guide plate 10, has the following second function: The lateral baffle 9 is parallel to the side plate of the conveyor frame and relatively close to the side plate a of the packaging side conveyor frame. The distance between the two is 110-120% of the diameter of the bottle b. The guide plate 10 directly blocks the bottle b and causes the bottle b to move between the lateral baffle 9 and the side plate a of the packaging side conveyor frame, thus arranging them in a row. Finally, the baffle body 502 is raised in a controlled manner, allowing a fixed number of bottles b to pass through, making the subsequent packaging operation simpler and more convenient.

[0068] Specifically, the second function mentioned above can be found in the appendix. Figure 8 Moreover, it does not affect the first function mentioned above. The side baffle 9 and the guide plate 10 are integrally formed, and the guide plate 10 and the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8 are sleeved and screwed together. All three are made of engineering plastic or stainless steel, thus providing relatively high structural strength.

[0069] At this time, the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8 is in a relatively low position, but the bottle body b cannot directly contact it. A fixed pulley can also be installed on the side of the guide plate 10 that directly blocks the bottle body b, thereby preventing the bottle body b from significantly abrading the guide plate 10.

[0070] The cross-sectional shape of the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8 is square, and the guide plate 10 is an arc-shaped plate or a straight plate.

[0071] In this embodiment, the distance between the side baffle 9, the guide plate 10, and the conveyor belt c is 4-6 cm, which is used to block the relatively lower position on the bottle b and prevent the bottle b from tipping over. Of course, the blocking height of the side baffle 9 and the guide plate 10 on the bottle b is also adjustable, simply by vertically inserting and removing the auxiliary limiting rod 8.

[0072] On the other hand, the limiting hole 6 and the mounting hole 7 are both square holes, which avoids unnecessary lateral rotation of the overall structure of the auxiliary limiting vertical rod 8, the side baffle 9 and the guide plate 10.

[0073] In addition, the vertical plate unit 1 for connecting the conveyor frame also includes a support spring 105 sleeved on the limiting vertical rod 104 and used to support the perforated lifting plate unit 2, so that even if the cylinder fails, the detachable bottle baffle unit 5 is not likely to cause significant damage to the conveyor belt c, thereby protecting the conveyor belt c and the perforated lifting plate unit 2 itself.

[0074] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of this application. These are non-inventive modifications and are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A blocking component, characterized in that: The structure includes two vertical plate units (1) for connecting conveyor frames, a perforated lifting plate unit (2) with both ends sleeved on the two vertical plate units (1) for connecting conveyor frames, an open horizontal plate unit (3) with both ends set on the two vertical plate units (1) for connecting conveyor frames, a cylinder mounting bracket unit (4) set on the open horizontal plate unit (3), and a detachable bottle baffle unit (5) snapped onto the lifting plate unit (2).

2. A blocking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical plate unit (1) for connecting the conveyor frame includes a vertical plate (101) with the open horizontal plate unit (3) at the upper end, a conveyor frame engaging groove (102) on the lower end surface of the vertical plate (101), a rectangular opening (103) on the vertical plate (101) for inserting the perforated lifting plate unit (2), and a limiting vertical rod (104) in the rectangular opening (103) for inserting the perforated lifting plate unit (2).

3. A blocking assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The perforated lifting plate unit (2) includes a horizontal plate (201), an end hole (202) disposed on the horizontal plate (201) and used to pass through the limiting vertical rod (104), a cylinder connecting groove (203) disposed on the horizontal plate (201), and a locking groove (204) disposed on the lower surface of the horizontal plate (201) with a vertical cross-sectional shape of T and used to install the detachable bottle baffle unit (5).

4. A blocking assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The open horizontal plate unit (3) includes a horizontal beam plate (301) with its two ends respectively set on the two vertical plates (101), and a cylinder receiving port (302) set on the horizontal beam plate (301).

5. A blocking assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cylinder mounting bracket unit (4) includes two upright plates (401) disposed on the upper surface of the crossbeam plate (301) and located on both sides of the cylinder receiving port (302), and cylinder mounting hole plates (402) disposed on the two upright plates (401).

6. A blocking assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The detachable bottle baffle unit (5) includes an elastic locking strip (501) disposed in the locking channel (204) and having a T-shaped vertical cross-section, and a baffle body (502) disposed on the lower surface of the elastic locking strip (501) and having its upper end inserted into the locking channel (204).

7. A blocking assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The perforated lifting plate unit (2) also includes a front stop bar (205) disposed on the transverse plate (201) and used to laterally block the conveying direction of the baffle body (502).

8. A blocking assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting hole (6) provided on the transverse plate (201) and located at the rear end of the conveying direction of the detachable bottle baffle unit (5), a mounting hole (7) provided on the crossbeam plate (301), and an auxiliary limiting vertical rod (8) whose upper end is engaged with the mounting hole (7) and whose lower end is inserted into the limiting hole (6).

9. A bottled dairy product sorting apparatus including the blocking component as described in claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a side baffle (9) disposed on the auxiliary limiting vertical rod (8) and located below the horizontal plate (201), and together with the packaging side conveyor side plate (a) for blocking the formation of a single row of bottles (b), and a guide plate (10) disposed on the side baffle (9) for guiding the bottles (b) between the side baffle (9) and the packaging side conveyor side plate (a).

10. A bottled dairy product sorting device including a blocking component according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the auxiliary limiting vertical rod (8) is square, and the guide plate (10) is an arc-shaped plate or a straight plate.

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