Instant bento production line

Abstract

The utility model provides a instant lunch production line relates to food processing technical field, this instant lunch production line includes base, stand, mounting panel, through groove, ring board, bearing, gear ring, motor, gear, placement unit, bottom plate, receiving frame, swing bar, push rod, gyro wheel, connecting rod, side plate, connecting post, and is connected through the tension spring between two connecting posts, the upper end of stand is provided with the apron, gyro wheel can along with the side part of apron removal, gyro wheel can control two receiving frames to open and close in the process of removal, the side below of mounting panel is provided with conveyer belt, this instant lunch production line can place meal box to two receiving frames, and receiving frame can hold up meal box, avoids meal box to move at will, and the staff can conveniently and stably put food into meal box, and the staff responsible for placing food does not directly contact with the outer surface of meal box, also can avoid food trace on the outer surface of meal box as far as possible, makes product appearance keep neat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, specifically a ready-to-eat bento production line. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of modern life, ready-to-eat bento boxes are increasingly favored by consumers due to their convenience and speed. Currently, the production process of ready-to-eat bento boxes on the market typically involves placing empty lunch boxes onto a conveyor belt. Several workers are stationed along the side of the conveyor belt, with different workers responsible for placing the main dish, vegetables, sauces, etc., into the lunch boxes. Because the position of the lunch boxes on the conveyor belt is not fixed, workers need to pick up the lunch box from the conveyor belt before placing the food they are responsible for, and then put the lunch box back on the conveyor belt after completing the placement. Other workers perform similar operations. This method results in low production efficiency for ready-to-eat bento boxes and easily causes food stains on the outer packaging of the lunch boxes, affecting the appearance and quality of the ready-to-eat bento boxes. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a ready-to-eat bento production line, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: the ready-to-eat bento production line includes a base and uprights mounted on the base. The column is provided with a mounting plate, the mounting plate has a through groove, and the lower surface of the mounting plate is provided with a ring plate, which is connected to the column by a bearing. The outer surface of the ring plate is provided with a toothed ring, and a motor is installed on the outer side of the column. The output end of the motor is provided with a gear that meshes with the toothed ring. The outer surface of the mounting plate is uniformly provided with a plurality of placement units. Each placement unit includes a base plate fixed to the mounting plate. One end of the base plate is provided with two cooperating receiving frames. One end of each receiving frame is provided with a swing rod. The swing rod is rotatably connected to the base plate. A push rod is slidably connected to the base plate. One end of the push rod is equipped with a roller, and the other end of the push rod is connected to two swing rods respectively through connecting rods. The connecting rods are rotatably connected to the swing rods and the push rods. The push rod is provided with a side plate on its outer side, and a connecting post is provided on both the side plate and the bottom plate. The two connecting posts are connected by a tension spring. The upper end of the column is provided with a cover plate, and the roller can move along the side of the cover plate. During the movement of the roller, the two receiving frames can be controlled to open and close. A conveyor belt is provided on one side of the mounting plate below.

[0005] Preferably, after the two receiving frames are closed, a gap is left between the ends of the two receiving frames that are away from the bottom plate.

[0006] Preferably, the upper surface of the base plate is provided with a cover.

[0007] Preferably, the lower surface of the push rod is provided with a slot, the upper surface of the base plate is provided with a guide rail, and the push rod is slidably connected to the guide rail through the slot.

[0008] Preferably, a collection platform is provided at one end of the conveyor belt.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This type of ready-to-eat bento production line can place the lunch box into two receiving frames. The receiving frames can support the lunch box and prevent it from moving around. Workers can easily and stably put food into the lunch box. Furthermore, the workers responsible for placing the food do not directly contact the outer surface of the lunch box, which can also minimize the appearance of food stains on the outer surface of the lunch box and keep the product appearance clean. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is an overhead view of the ready-to-eat bento production line.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing of the collection box.

[0012] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The main view in the current state.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a sectional view of the column.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the placement unit.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the receiving frame.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Lunch box; 2. Base; 3. Column; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Ring plate; 6. Bearing; 7. Gear ring; 8. Motor; 9. Gear; 10. Base plate; 11. Receiving frame; 12. Swing rod; 13. Push rod; 14. Roller; 15. Connecting rod; 16. Side plate; 17. Connecting column; 18. Tension spring; 19. Cover plate; 20. Conveyor belt; 21. Cover; 22. Guide rail; 23. Collection platform. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Example 1: like Figure 1-5 As shown, the ready-to-eat bento production line includes five workstations, namely workstation one, workstation two, workstation three, workstation four and workstation five. The staff at workstation one is responsible for placing the lunch box 1. The lunch box 1 has an outer edge at the top. The lunch box 1 can be placed on two closed receiving frames 11 through the outer edge of the lunch box 1. The staff at workstation five is responsible for placing the lid. By applying a certain degree of downward pressure to the lid, the lid can be pressed onto the lunch box 1.

[0019] The second, third, and fourth workstations are used for dispensing staple foods, vegetables, and sauces, respectively.

[0020] In the production process of ready-to-eat bento, the motor 8 needs to be started first. The motor 8 drives the gear 9 to rotate, and through the meshing of the gear 9 with the gear ring 7, it drives the ring plate 5 and the mounting plate 4 to rotate. When the mounting plate 4 rotates, the multiple placement units located above the mounting plate 4 can rotate synchronously with the mounting plate 4.

[0021] After the mounting plate 4 starts rotating, the worker at station one places the lunch box 1 onto the two closed receiving frames 11. As the mounting plate 4 rotates, the lunch box 1 passes through stations two, three, four, and five in sequence. Workers at each station are responsible for adding the staple food, vegetables, and sauce, respectively, and finally sealing the lunch box 1. Throughout this process, the receiving frames 11 remain closed, stably supporting the lunch box 1. When the receiving frames 11 move above the conveyor belt 20, the rollers 14 are in contact with the side of the cover plate 19. During the process, the side of the cover plate 19 has a certain protrusion, which can push the push rod 13 to move. When the push rod 13 moves, it can drive the two swing rods 12 to rotate through the connecting rod 15. The included angle between the two swing rods 12 will increase, thereby opening the two receiving frames 11. After the two receiving frames 11 are opened, the lunch box 1 located above the receiving frame 11 will fall onto the conveyor belt 20. When the lunch box 1 is located on the receiving frame 11, the distance between the lower end of the lunch box 1 and the upper surface of the conveyor belt 20 is about 10.0 mm. The distance the lunch box 1 falls is short, thereby avoiding the lunch box 1 from being shaken apart.

[0022] The conveyor belt 20 will transfer the lunch boxes 1 that fall onto its surface to avoid the lunch boxes 1 piling up in the same position on the conveyor belt 20. The staff is responsible for transferring the lunch boxes 1 transported from the conveyor belt 20 to the food cart or packaging box for easy transfer later.

[0023] As the mounting plate 4 continues to rotate, the spring 18 pulls the push rod 13 to reset it. After the push rod 13 is reset, the two receiving frames 11 can close again, so that the lunch box 1 can continue to be placed on the two receiving frames 11 at one station.

[0024] To improve the stability of the production line, the base 2 can be fixed to the ground or platform using fasteners such as bolts.

[0025] The motor 8 can be equipped with a reduction gearbox, and the mounting plate 4 can maintain a relatively suitable speed, so that the staff at each work station can complete their respective tasks with ease. The motor 8 is controlled by a PLC system.

[0026] Bearing 6 is selected as a cylindrical roller bearing, which can withstand higher radial loads.

[0027] The column 3 and the base 2 can be connected by bolts and fasteners, which facilitates the transportation of the equipment.

[0028] The tension spring 18 located between the two connecting posts 17 is always in a stretched state so that the push rod 13 always tends to return to its original position.

[0029] Example 2: like Figure 6 As shown, there is a certain gap between the two receiving boxes 11, which is about 5-8cm, so that the staff at one workstation can directly place the lunch box 1 onto the two receiving boxes 11.

[0030] Example 3: The cover 21 can protect the components inside the placement unit to improve the stability of the placement unit during use.

[0031] Example 4: The cooperation between the slot and the guide rail 22 can improve the stability of the push rod 13 moving on the base plate 10, and at the same time prevent the two from separating.

[0032] Example 5: The lunch box 1 on the conveyor belt 20 can be continuously transported to the collection platform 23. Except for the side that contacts the conveyor belt 20, the other three sides of the collection platform 23 are equipped with barriers to prevent the lunch box 1 from falling off the collection platform 23. The staff then transfer the lunch box 1 off the collection platform 23.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A ready-to-eat bento production line, comprising a base and uprights disposed on the base, characterized in that: The column is provided with a mounting plate, the mounting plate has a through groove, and the lower surface of the mounting plate is provided with a ring plate, which is connected to the column by a bearing. The outer surface of the ring plate is provided with a toothed ring, and a motor is installed on the outer side of the column. The output end of the motor is provided with a gear that meshes with the toothed ring. The outer surface of the mounting plate is uniformly provided with a plurality of placement units. Each placement unit includes a base plate fixed to the mounting plate. One end of the base plate is provided with two cooperating receiving frames. One end of each receiving frame is provided with a swing rod. The swing rod is rotatably connected to the base plate. A push rod is slidably connected to the base plate. One end of the push rod is equipped with a roller, and the other end of the push rod is connected to two swing rods respectively through connecting rods. The connecting rods are rotatably connected to the swing rods and the push rods. The push rod is provided with a side plate on its outer side, and a connecting post is provided on both the side plate and the bottom plate. The two connecting posts are connected by a tension spring. The upper end of the column is provided with a cover plate, and the roller can move along the side of the cover plate. During the movement of the roller, the two receiving frames can be controlled to open and close. A conveyor belt is provided on one side of the mounting plate below.

2. The ready-to-eat bento production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the two receiving frames are closed, a gap is left between the ends of the two receiving frames that are away from the bottom plate.

3. The ready-to-eat bento production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the base plate is provided with a cover.

4. The ready-to-eat bento production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower surface of the push rod has a slot, and the upper surface of the base plate has a guide rail. The push rod is slidably connected to the guide rail through the slot.

5. The ready-to-eat bento production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, A collection platform is provided at one end of the conveyor belt.

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