Clothing device for a sterilization production line

Abstract

The application relates to the field of food processing machines, in particular to a cloth device for a sterilization production line, which comprises a conveying mechanism and a cloth mechanism, the conveying mechanism comprises a first conveying belt for conveying strip-shaped material packages and a second conveying belt located below the first conveying belt, the cloth mechanism comprises a sterilization disc carried on the second conveying belt, a transfer box located between the first conveying belt and the sterilization disc, and a plurality of carding plates arranged in parallel in the transfer box, the spacing between two adjacent carding plates is greater than the outer diameter of the strip-shaped material package and less than twice the outer diameter of the strip-shaped material package, and the bottom of the transfer box is provided with a discharge port, the strip-shaped material package is conveyed from the first conveying belt to the transfer box and then enters the sterilization disc through the discharge port. The application achieves uniform cloth distribution and avoids random accumulation of the strip-shaped material package in the sterilization disc.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food processing machinery, and in particular to a cloth-feeding device for a sterilization production line. Background Technology

[0002] In food production, sterilization is a critical control point for ensuring product quality and extending shelf life. For liquid products in strip packaging, high-temperature and high-pressure autoclaves are typically used. Before entering the autoclave, a large quantity of strip-packaged material needs to be transported from the carrier basket to the sterilization tray, and then the sterilization tray is sent into the autoclave for sterilization.

[0003] In existing technologies, mechanical tipping or conveyor belt transport are commonly used to transport strip-shaped material packages. Both methods result in the random accumulation of these packages within the sterilization tray, with products pressing against each other and overlapping arbitrarily, creating an uneven overall structure. This uneven density leads to significant resistance differences when the heat transfer medium flows within the sterilization tray, creating "heat transfer dead zones" in tightly packed areas. This makes it difficult for "cold spots" in these areas to heat up, posing a food safety risk due to incomplete sterilization. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems and provide a fabric device for a sterilization production line.

[0005] A fabric assembly for a sterilization production line, comprising: The conveying mechanism includes a first conveyor belt for conveying strip-shaped material packages and a second conveyor belt located below the first conveyor belt, and The fabric feeding mechanism includes a sterilization tray carried on the second conveyor belt, a transfer box located between the first conveyor belt and the sterilization tray, and multiple carding plates arranged parallel to each other in the transfer box. The distance between two adjacent carding plates is greater than the outer diameter of the strip material package and less than twice the outer diameter of the strip material package. The bottom of the transfer box is provided with a discharge port. The strip material package is conveyed to the transfer box by the first conveyor belt and then enters the sterilization tray through the discharge port.

[0006] By adopting the above scheme, the first conveyor belt transports the strip-shaped material packages above the second conveyor belt. The strip-shaped material packages all fall into the transfer box. The sorting plate in the transfer box limits the strip-shaped material packages, disperses multiple strip-shaped material packages, and arranges all the strip-shaped material packages in parallel to avoid uneven accumulation of the strip-shaped material packages.

[0007] In one embodiment, the transfer box includes a sliding base plate and a combing frame. The combing plate is fixed inside the combing frame. The sliding base plate is slidably connected to the bottom of the combing frame. When the sterilization disc moves, the opening edge of the sterilization disc pushes the sliding base plate to slide. The area of ​​the sliding base plate that exposes the bottom of the combing frame is the discharge port.

[0008] By adopting the above scheme, when the second conveyor belt drives the sterilization disc to move, the opening edge of the sterilization disc pushes the sliding base plate to slide, so that the bottom of the combing frame is exposed, and the strip-shaped material package in the combing frame falls evenly into the sterilization disc under the action of gravity.

[0009] In one embodiment, a plurality of parallel partitions are provided between adjacent combing plates.

[0010] By adopting the above scheme, multiple parallel partitions not only reinforce adjacent carding plates, but also disperse the strip-shaped material packages as they fall, preventing the material packages from accumulating.

[0011] In one embodiment, the surface of the sliding base plate facing the combing plate is a first inclined surface. After the sterilization disc pushes the sliding base plate to slide, the first inclined surface separates from the bottom surface of the combing plate to form a material passage.

[0012] By adopting the above scheme, when the sterilization disc pushes the sliding base plate to slide, the strip-shaped material bag will slide down the first inclined surface and pass through the material passage. The material passage limits the discharge volume to avoid excessive accumulation of strip-shaped material, which would lead to uneven discharge.

[0013] In one embodiment, the opening of the combing frame further includes a guide frame and a U-shaped guide plate. The guide frame is a hollow frustum shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and the U-shaped guide plate extends obliquely from the edge of the guide frame toward the bottom of the first conveyor belt.

[0014] By adopting the above solution, the guide frame guides the strip-shaped material package, preventing it from falling outside the transfer box.

[0015] In one embodiment, the transfer box further includes a first elastic member arranged parallel to the second conveyor belt, and a baffle is provided at the top position of the sliding base plate near the first inclined surface. One end of the first elastic member is fixed to the baffle, and the other end is fixed to the side wall of the combing frame.

[0016] By adopting the above solution, the sliding bottom plate can be reset after it leaves the sterilization tray, and the bottom of the transfer box can be resealed.

[0017] In one embodiment, a drive block is fixed to the outer wall of the guide frame, and the fabric mechanism further includes a lifting assembly for controlling the lifting and lowering of the drive block.

[0018] By adopting the above scheme, the lifting component is used to drive the transfer box to rise and fall. When the strip-shaped material package in the transfer box is finished being transported, the lifting component drives the transfer box to rise, so that the transfer box can continue to be loaded and the second conveyor belt continues to transport the sterilization tray.

[0019] In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the sterilization tray is a second inclined surface, and the inclination direction of the second inclined surface is the same as that of the first inclined surface.

[0020] By adopting the above scheme and setting the second inclined surface, when the strip-shaped material package enters the sterilization tray from the discharge port, the strip-shaped material package slides along the second inclined surface, so that the strip-shaped material package can evenly fill the sterilization tray.

[0021] In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the sterilization tray is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves that are adapted to the outer diameter of the strip-shaped material package.

[0022] By adopting the above solution, the limiting groove limits the strip-shaped material package, further preventing the strip-shaped material package from tilting in the sterilization tray and thus creating excessive gaps.

[0023] In one embodiment, the fabric-making mechanism further includes a vibration unit disposed on the side wall of the transfer box, the vibration unit being used to cause the transfer box to vibrate.

[0024] By adopting the above solution, the fabric mechanism also includes a vibration unit disposed on the side wall of the transfer box. The vibration unit is used to make the transfer box vibrate. The drive block is provided with a second elastic element, one end of which is fixed to the drive block and the other end is fixed to the lifting assembly.

[0025] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. The first conveyor belt transports the strip-shaped material packages to the top of the second conveyor belt. The strip-shaped material packages fall into the transfer box. The sorting plate in the transfer box limits the strip-shaped material packages, disperses multiple strip-shaped material packages, and arranges all the strip-shaped material packages in parallel to avoid uneven accumulation of the strip-shaped material packages.

[0026] 2. When the second conveyor belt drives the sterilization disc to move, the opening edge of the sterilization disc pushes the sliding base plate to slide, so that the bottom of the combing frame is exposed, the discharge port can be directly facing the opening of the sterilization disc, and the edge of the discharge port is in contact with the inner wall of the sterilization disc. By controlling the displacement of the sterilization disc, the opening and closing of the discharge port can be controlled. The strip-shaped material in the combing frame falls evenly into the sterilization disc under the action of gravity.

[0027] 3. When the sterilization disc pushes the sliding base plate to slide, the strip-shaped material bag will slide down the first inclined surface and pass through the material passage. The material passage limits the discharge volume to avoid excessive accumulation of strip-shaped material, which would lead to uneven discharge. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a top view of a fabric device for a sterilization production line provided in this application.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the first conveyor belt and the transfer box.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the sterilization tray and the transfer box when the discharge port is closed.

[0031] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the sterilization tray and transfer box when the discharge port is exposed.

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 An enlarged view of region A.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a strip-shaped material package in a limited position.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Conveying mechanism; 11. First conveyor belt; 12. Second conveyor belt; 2. Fabric feeding mechanism; 21. Sterilization tray; 211. Second inclined plane; 212. Limiting groove; 22. Transfer box; 221. Sliding base plate; 2211. First inclined plane; 2212. Material passage; 2213. Baffle; 222. Combing frame; 2221. Guide frame; 2222. U-shaped guide plate; 2223. Drive block; 2224. Second elastic element; 223. First elastic element; 224. Discharge port; 23. Combing plate; 24. Separator plate; 25. Lifting assembly; 26. Vibration unit; 3. Strip material bag. Detailed Implementation

[0035] This application provides a fabric feeding device for a sterilization production line that can uniformly convey strip-shaped material packages 3 to sterilization trays 21.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a top view of a material spreading device for a sterilization production line provided in this application. The material spreading device for a sterilization production line provided in this application includes a conveying mechanism 1 and a spreading mechanism 2. The conveying mechanism 1 and the spreading mechanism 2 cooperate with each other. The conveying mechanism 1 conveys strip-shaped material packages 3 to the spreading mechanism 2. The spreading mechanism 2 combs the strip-shaped material packages 3 and spreads them evenly into the sterilization tray 21, avoiding random accumulation of the strip-shaped material packages 3 in the sterilization tray 21. This achieves the beneficial effect of evenly distributing the material packages and reducing the risk of incomplete sterilization.

[0037] The conveying mechanism 1 includes a first conveyor belt 11 for conveying strip-shaped material packages 3 and a second conveyor belt 12 located below the first conveyor belt 11. The first conveyor belt 11 typically consists of a drive motor, drive rollers, and a conveyor belt. The drive motor drives the drive rollers to rotate, thereby causing the conveyor belt to circulate and convey the strip-shaped material packages 3. The drive motor can be an AC motor or a DC motor. The drive rollers are generally made of metal with a smooth surface to reduce friction with the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt can be made of rubber or plastic and has a certain degree of flexibility and wear resistance. The structure of the second conveyor belt 12 is similar to that of the first conveyor belt 11. Its function is to carry the sterilization tray 21 and convey it to the corresponding position. The first conveyor belt 11 is located above the second conveyor belt 12. When the strip-shaped material moves to the end of the first conveyor belt 11, the strip-shaped material falls onto the second conveyor belt 12.

[0038] The fabric feeding mechanism 2 includes a sterilization tray 21 carried on the second conveyor belt 12, a transfer box 22 located between the first conveyor belt 11 and the sterilization tray 21, and multiple combing plates 23 arranged in parallel within the transfer box 22. The sterilization tray 21 is generally made of corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel, and has a certain strength and stability. It is used to carry the strip-shaped material package 3 into the sterilization autoclave for sterilization.

[0039] The transfer box 22 includes a sliding base plate 221 and a carding frame 222. A carding plate 23 is fixed inside the carding frame 222. The carding plate 23 is typically made of plastic, with its surface filled with sponge. A plastic film is then used to cover the sponge and carding plate 23 to prevent the surface of the carding plate 23 from being too hard and scratching the strip-shaped material package 3. The distance between two adjacent carding plates 23 is greater than the outer diameter of the strip-shaped material package 3 but less than twice its outer diameter, ensuring that each strip-shaped material package 3 can pass through individually, achieving material dispersion and arrangement. The edge of the sliding base plate 221 slides against the bottom of the carding frame 222 via a slide rail or groove, achieving a sliding connection between the sliding base plate 221 and the carding frame 222. When the sterilization tray 21 moves, the opening edge of the sterilization tray 21 pushes the sliding base plate 221 to slide. The area of ​​the sliding base plate 221 exposing the bottom of the carding frame 222 is the discharge port 224.

[0040] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the first conveyor belt and the transfer box. Multiple parallel partition plates 24 are provided between adjacent carding plates 23. The partition plates 24 can be made of the same material as the carding plates 23 and have their outer surfaces covered with sponge and plastic film. The function of the partition plates 24 is to reinforce adjacent carding plates 23 and, when the strip-shaped material bags 3 fall, to disperse the material bags and prevent their accumulation. The thickness and spacing of the partition plates 24 can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0041] Please refer to the following: Figure 3-4 , Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the sterilization tray and transfer box when the discharge port is closed. The surface of the sliding base plate 221 facing the carding plate 23 is the first inclined surface 2211. The first inclined surface 2211 guides the strip-shaped material package 3 to slide smoothly. When the sterilization tray 21 pushes the sliding base plate 221 to slide, the first inclined surface 2211 separates from the bottom surface of the carding plate 23, forming a material passage 2212. The material passage 2212 limits the discharge volume to avoid excessive accumulation of strip-shaped material packages 3, which would lead to uneven discharge. When the discharge port 224 is exposed, the strip-shaped material package 3 slides towards the discharge port 224 under the action of gravity.

[0042] The opening of the sorting frame 222 also includes a guide frame 2221 and a U-shaped guide plate 2222. The guide frame 2221 is a hollow frustum shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The guide frame 2221 is generally made of metal or plastic. Its function is to guide the strip-shaped material package 3 and prevent it from falling outside the transfer box 22. The U-shaped guide plate 2222 extends obliquely from the edge of the guide frame 2221 towards the bottom of the first conveyor belt 11. The U-shaped guide plate 2222 can be an inclined channel with a smooth surface, which facilitates the smooth entry of the strip-shaped material package 3 into the transfer box 22.

[0043] The transfer box 22 also includes a first elastic element 223 arranged parallel to the second conveyor belt 12. The first elastic element 223 can be a spring or a rubber strip or other elastic component. A baffle 2213 is provided at the top position of the sliding bottom plate 221 near the first inclined surface 2211. The baffle 2213 is generally made of metal or plastic plate and is fixedly connected to the sliding bottom plate 221. One end of the first elastic element 223 is fixed to the baffle 2213, and the other end is fixed to the side wall of the combing frame 222. When the sliding bottom plate 221 leaves the sterilization tray 21, under the action of the first elastic element 223, the sliding bottom plate 221 can be reset and re-seal the bottom surface of the transfer box 22.

[0044] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 , Figure 5 yes Figure 2An enlarged view of area A. A drive block 2223 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the guide frame 2221. The drive block 2223 can be a metal block or a plastic block, and is firmly connected to the guide frame 2221. The fabric feeding mechanism 2 also includes a lifting assembly 25 for controlling the lifting of the drive block 2223. The lifting assembly 25 can be an electric push rod, a cylinder, etc. When the lifting assembly 25 is working, it can drive the transfer box 22 to rise and fall. When the strip-shaped material package 3 in the transfer box 22 is completely conveyed, the lifting assembly 25 drives the transfer box 22 to rise, so that the transfer box 22 can continue to be loaded. The second conveyor belt 12 continues to transport the sterilization tray 21. In this application, a pressure sensor can be installed in the drive block 2223. The pressure sensor is used to sense the weight of the transfer box 22. However, when the pressure sensor senses that there is no longer any strip-shaped material package 3 in the transfer box 22, it can control the lifting assembly 25 to drive the transfer box 22 to rise. The drive block is equipped with a second elastic element 2224. One end of the second elastic element 2224 is fixed to the lifting assembly 25, and the other end is fixed to the drive block 2223 to ensure that the transfer box 22 can vibrate.

[0045] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the strip-shaped material package in a limited-position state. The bottom surface of the sterilization tray 21 is a second inclined surface 211, and the inclination direction of the second inclined surface 211 is the same as that of the first inclined surface 2211. The second inclined surface 211 allows the strip-shaped material package 3 to slide along the second inclined surface 211 after entering the sterilization tray 21 from the discharge port 224, thereby uniformly filling the sterilization tray 21. The bottom surface inside the sterilization tray 21 is arrayed with multiple limiting grooves 212 that are adapted to the outer diameter of the strip-shaped material package 3. The limiting grooves 212 can be circular or elliptical grooves, and their function is to limit the strip-shaped material package 3, further preventing the strip-shaped material package 3 from tilting in the sterilization tray 21, thereby creating excessive gaps. The material feeding mechanism 2 also includes a vibration unit 26 disposed on the side wall of the transfer box 22. The vibration unit 26 can be a vibration motor or an electromagnetic vibrator, etc. When the strip-shaped material package 3 gets stuck in the transfer box 22, the vibration unit 26 can cause the transfer box 22 to vibrate, thereby shaking the stuck material package off. The contact surface between the sterilization tray 21 and the second conveyor belt 12 can be provided with a groove, and the second conveyor belt 12 can be provided with a protrusion that cooperates with the groove, thereby limiting the sterilization tray 21 and preventing the sterilization tray 21 from sliding.

[0046] In this application, the fabric-laying mechanism 2 also includes a robotic arm and a control unit. The robotic arm is equipped with a vision recognition unit, which can identify unevenly placed strip-shaped material packages 3 within the sterilization tray 21, or strip-shaped material packages 3 that have fallen outside the sterilization tray 21. The vision recognition unit transmits the recognition result to the control unit, which then controls the robotic arm to reposition the irregularly placed strip-shaped material packages 3 into the limiting groove 212 of the sterilization tray 21, thereby achieving a precise fabric-laying effect. The control unit can also control the transmission speed and distance of the first conveyor belt 11 and the second conveyor belt 12, thereby ensuring the smooth completion of the entire fabric-laying process.

[0047] The working principle of this application is as follows: First, a large number of strip-shaped material packages 3 are placed in a carrying basket, which is then placed on a first conveyor belt 11. The first conveyor belt 11 transports the carrying basket containing the strip-shaped material packages 3 to above a second conveyor belt 12. The carrying basket pours the strip-shaped material packages 3 into a transfer box 22. The combing plate 23 and the partition plate 24 inside the transfer box 22 limit and disperse the strip-shaped material packages 3, so that multiple strip-shaped material packages 3 are arranged in parallel. When the second conveyor belt 12 moves the sterilization disc 21, the opening edge of the sterilization disc 21 pushes the sliding bottom plate 221 to slide, the discharge port 224 opens, and the strip-shaped material packages 3 fall evenly into the sterilization disc 21 under the action of gravity along the first inclined surface 2211 and the material passage 2212. Because the bottom surface of the sterilization disc 21 has a second inclined surface 211 and a limiting groove 212, the strip-shaped material packages 3 can evenly fill the sterilization disc 21. Once the strip-shaped material package 3 in the transfer box 22 has been conveyed, the lifting component 25 drives the transfer box 22 to rise, allowing the transfer box 22 to continue loading material, and the second conveyor belt 12 continues to transport the sterilization tray 21. If the strip-shaped material package 3 gets stuck in the transfer box 22, the vibration unit 26 causes the transfer box 22 to vibrate, shaking the stuck material package off.

[0048] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A fabric device for a sterilization production line, comprising: The conveying mechanism (1) includes a first conveyor belt (11) for conveying strip-shaped material packages (3) and a second conveyor belt (12) located below the first conveyor belt (11), and The fabric feeding mechanism (2) includes a sterilization tray (21) carried on the second conveyor belt (12), a transfer box (22) located between the first conveyor belt (11) and the sterilization tray (21), and a plurality of carding plates (23) arranged in parallel in the transfer box (22). The distance between two adjacent carding plates (23) is greater than the outer diameter of the strip material package (3) and less than twice the outer diameter of the strip material package (3). The bottom of the transfer box (22) is provided with a discharge port (224). The strip material package (3) is conveyed from the first conveyor belt (11) to the transfer box (22) and then enters the sterilization tray (21) through the discharge port (224).

2. The fabric-making device for a sterilization production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer box (22) includes a sliding base plate (221) and a combing frame (222). The combing plate (23) is fixed inside the combing frame (222). The sliding base plate (221) is slidably connected to the bottom of the combing frame (222). When the sterilization tray (21) moves, the opening edge of the sterilization tray (21) pushes the sliding base plate (221) to slide. The area of ​​the sliding base plate (221) that exposes the bottom of the combing frame (222) is the discharge port (224).

3. The fabric-making device for a sterilization production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple parallel partition plates (24) are provided between adjacent combing plates (23).

4. A fabric-making device for a sterilization production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the sliding base plate (221) facing the combing plate (23) is a first inclined surface (2211). After the sterilization disc (21) pushes the sliding base plate (221) to slide, the first inclined surface (2211) separates from the bottom surface of the combing plate (23) to form a material passage (2212).

5. A fabric-making device for a sterilization production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The opening of the combing frame (222) also includes a guide frame (2221) and a U-shaped guide plate (2222). The guide frame (2221) is a hollow frustum shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The U-shaped guide plate (2222) extends obliquely from the edge of the guide frame (2221) toward the bottom of the first conveyor belt (11).

6. A fabric-making device for a sterilization production line according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transfer box (22) also includes a first elastic element (223) arranged parallel to the second conveyor belt (12). The sliding base plate (221) is provided with a baffle (2213) near the top of the first inclined surface (2211). One end of the first elastic element (223) is fixed to the baffle (2213), and the other end is fixed to the side wall of the combing frame (222).

7. A fabric-making device for a sterilization production line according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the guide frame (2221) is fixed with a drive block (2223), and the fabric mechanism (2) further includes a lifting assembly (25) for controlling the lifting of the drive block (2223).

8. A fabric-making device for a sterilization production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the sterilization tray (21) is a second inclined surface (211), and the inclination direction of the second inclined surface (211) is the same as that of the first inclined surface (2211).

9. A fabric-making device for a sterilization production line according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sterilization tray (21) has multiple limiting grooves (212) arranged on the bottom surface inside, which are adapted to the outer diameter of the strip-shaped material package (3).

10. A fabric-making device for a sterilization production line according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fabric mechanism (2) further includes a vibration unit (26) disposed on the side wall of the transfer box (22). The vibration unit (26) is used to make the transfer box (22) vibrate. The drive block is provided with a second elastic element (2224). One end of the second elastic element (2224) is fixed to the drive block (2223), and the other end is fixed to the lifting assembly (25).

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