A poultry weighing and basket unstacking vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to poultry breeding and processing equipment technical field, concretely relates to a kind of poultry weighing dismantling and stacking basket car, a kind of poultry weighing dismantling and stacking basket car, including frame, multiple conveying paths are arranged in parallel on the frame, the one end of the multiple conveying paths is commonly provided with jacking and moving carrier, at least one input path and at least one output path are included in the multiple conveying paths, the input path is installed with the basket dismantling mechanism for splitting multiple stacked baskets into single basket, the output path is installed with the basket stacking mechanism for arranging multiple single baskets, traction mechanism is arranged on the input path and the output path, the conveying path between the basket dismantling mechanism and the basket stacking mechanism constitutes single basket path, roller output station is provided on the output path outside basket stacking mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of poultry breeding and processing equipment, specifically to a poultry weighing and unloading crate cart. Background Technology

[0002] In the poultry farming and processing industry, crate loading and transportation is a common operational step, involving loading poultry into crates and transporting them. Currently, poultry crate loading and transportation largely relies on manual operation or semi-automated equipment, which presents the following problems and drawbacks: Existing equipment often lacks efficient automated crate unpacking and stacking mechanisms. For example, the crate unpacking process usually requires manual intervention to separate the stacked crates one by one, which is labor-intensive and slow, affecting the overall transfer efficiency; the crates are also stacked manually, which can easily lead to damage to the crates or misalignment; at the same time, it is also difficult to facilitate the entry and exit of poultry houses. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the problem of low automation in existing poultry transport equipment, which leads to low efficiency in unpacking and stacking operations, this utility model provides a poultry weighing and unpacking / stacking vehicle. By setting up an automated unpacking and stacking mechanism, and utilizing a lifting and transferring machine to achieve smooth switching between transport paths, combined with the convenient traction of the vehicle frame, it realizes efficient and automated poultry loading and transport operations, effectively improving the efficiency and continuity of unpacking and stacking, and ensuring convenient entry and exit of the vehicle frame from the poultry house.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart, including a frame, on which multiple conveying paths are arranged in parallel, and a lifting and transferring machine is arranged at one end of each of the multiple conveying paths. The multiple conveying paths include at least one input path and at least one output path. A crate unpacking mechanism for splitting multiple stacked crates into single crates is installed on the input path, and a crate stacking mechanism for stacking multiple single crates is installed on the output path. A traction mechanism is arranged on both the input path and the output path, and the conveying path between the crate unpacking mechanism and the crate stacking mechanism constitutes a single crate path.

[0005] The poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart described above includes a crate unpacking mechanism comprising a first frame arranged vertically along the input path, with rack plates spaced apart inside the first frame, each rack plate having a horizontal portion for supporting the crates, and a ring-shaped first chain arranged on the upper part of the first frame, the first chain being supported and driven by a shaft and sprocket arranged on the upper part of the first frame, and the rack plates being connected to the outside of the first chain.

[0006] In the aforementioned poultry weighing and stacking crate cart, the horizontal section is higher than the bottommost crate.

[0007] The aforementioned poultry weighing and unloading crate cart includes a crate-loading mechanism comprising a lifting platform arranged on the output path, with telescopic clamps for holding the crates located on both sides above the lifting platform.

[0008] The aforementioned poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart has a second frame on the outside of the lifting platform, and a second hydraulic cylinder on the upper part of the second frame is used to drive the clamping and opening / closing of the gripper.

[0009] In the aforementioned poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart, the distance between the clamp and the output path is greater than the vertical height of a single crate.

[0010] The poultry weighing and unloading crate cart mentioned above includes a first base, on which a wedge belt arranged in the same direction as the conveying path and an electric roller arranged perpendicular to the conveying path are arranged on the upper part of the first base.

[0011] The poultry weighing and stacking crate cart described above has a weighing mechanism installed on the lower side of the output path between the lifting transfer machine and the stacking mechanism for detecting the weight of a single crate.

[0012] The aforementioned poultry weighing and unloading crate cart has a roller output station located outside the crate loading mechanism on the output path.

[0013] The aforementioned poultry weighing and unloading crate cart has a traction mechanism consisting of a second chain driven by a motor.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by setting up an automated crate unpacking mechanism, a lifting and transferring machine, a weighing mechanism and a crate stacking mechanism, the overall convenient entry and exit of poultry houses and the unpacking, sorting, loading and stacking of poultry crates are realized. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and examples.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of an embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover falling down in an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the basket removal mechanism.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a front view structural diagram of the basket removal mechanism.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a side view of the basket removal mechanism.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lifting and transferring machine.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a side view of the lifting and transferring machine.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a top view of the lifting and transferring machine.

[0026] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second base in the stacking basket mechanism.

[0027] Figure 12 This is a side view of the second base in the stacking basket mechanism.

[0028] Figure 13 This is a front view schematic diagram of the second base in the stacking basket mechanism.

[0029] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second frame in the stacking basket mechanism.

[0030] Figure 15 This is a top view of the second frame in the basket stacking mechanism.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Traction mechanism; 3. Basket unloading mechanism; 31. First frame; 32. Shelf plate; 33. First chain; 34. Sprocket; 35. Shaft; 36. Motor; 4. Lifting and transferring machine; 41. First base; 42. Wedge belt; 43. Electric roller; 5. Weighing mechanism; 6. Basket stacking mechanism; 61. Second base; 62. Top cover; 63. Scissor lift; 64. First hydraulic cylinder; 65. Second frame; 66. Clamp; 67. Second hydraulic cylinder; 7. Roller output station. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following detailed description, with reference to specific embodiments, illustrates the structure and working process of this poultry weighing and unloading crate cart. Figure 1-15As shown, the poultry weighing and unloading crate cart of this embodiment includes a frame 1. The frame 1 has wheels at the bottom for easy entry and exit from the poultry house. The front of the frame 1 also has a towing hook for dragging. Multiple conveying paths for crates to pass through are arranged in parallel on the frame 1. One end of each of the multiple conveying paths is provided with a lifting and transferring machine 4 for switching between different conveying paths. The multiple conveying paths include at least one input path for conveying into the transfer vehicle and at least one output path for conveying out of the transfer vehicle. A crate unloading mechanism 3 is installed on the input path for splitting multiple stacked crates into single crates. A crate stacking mechanism 6 is installed on the output path for stacking multiple single crates. A traction mechanism 2 is arranged on both the input and output paths. In this embodiment, the traction mechanism 2 is a second chain driven by a motor 36. The conveying path between the crate unloading mechanism 3 and the crate stacking mechanism 6 constitutes a single crate path for catching chickens. A roller output station 7 is provided on the output path outside the crate stacking mechanism 6.

[0033] The basket unloading mechanism 3 includes a first frame 31 arranged vertically along the input path. The first frame 31 has a space for stacking multiple single baskets. Shelf plates 32 are spaced apart along the input path on the inner side of the first frame 31. Each shelf plate 32 has a horizontal section that supports the outer side of the basket, allowing the basket to be hung on the upper part of the shelf plate 32. The shelf plate 32 lifts and supports the basket, with the horizontal section higher than the bottom basket. A ring-shaped first... The first chain 33 is supported at both ends by a shaft 35 with a sprocket 34. The sprocket 34 and the shaft 35 are connected by a key. The two ends of the shaft 35 are arranged on the upper part of the first frame 31 by bearing seats. One end of one of the shafts 35 is equipped with a drive motor 36 connected by a coupling. The vertical part of the frame plate 32 is hung on the outside of the first chain 33. The adjacent shafts 35 on the same horizontal plane can achieve synchronous power transmission operation by means of a right angle reversing device and a connecting rod.

[0034] During operation, the stacked baskets, under the action of the traction mechanism 2 (second chain) at the top of the input path, enter the interior of the first frame 31. At this time, the upper surface of the shelf plate 32 inside the first frame 31 is lower than the lower surface of the edge of the basket to be supported. Then, the motor 36 reverses, and with the help of the shaft 35 and the sprocket 34, drives the first chain 33 to move the shelf plate 32 upward along the first frame 31. After the horizontal part of the shelf plate 32 abuts against the lower surface of the edge of the basket, it continues to move the shelf plate 32 upward, so that the bottom basket is completely separated from the basket above it. At this moment, since the bottom basket has no shelf plate 32 structure on both sides, it will continue to be pulled by the traction mechanism 2 on the input path. Moving forward and reaching the lifting and transferring machine 4, at the same time, after the bottom basket leaves the inside of the first frame 31, the motor 36 drives the shaft 35 to rotate forward, driving the first chain 33 to drive the frame plate 32 to move downward, so that the bottom basket among the remaining baskets continues to contact the traction mechanism 2. When the basket contacts the traction mechanism 2, the first chain 33 just drives the hanging plate to the bend of the circular track of the first chain 33, so that the horizontal part of the frame plate 32 is higher than the bottom basket. At this time, it is impossible to support the basket. The bottom basket can be pulled forward by the traction mechanism 2. This cycle is repeated to realize the separation of multiple stacked baskets into individual baskets one by one.

[0035] The lifting and transferring machine 4 includes a first base 41, on which a wedge belt 42 is arranged in the same direction as the conveying path and an electric roller 43 is arranged perpendicular to the conveying path. During operation, they adopt an alternating lifting and lowering coordination mechanism: when the wedge belt 42 is working, it is raised to support the basket, while the electric roller 43 is lowered and retracted to avoid interference; conversely, when the electric roller 43 needs to work, the electric roller 43 is raised and the wedge belt 42 is lowered and retracted.

[0036] During operation, when a single basket is pulled from the input path to the lifting transfer machine 4, the basket will first be driven by the wedge belt 42 to enter the lifting transfer machine 4. When the basket is completely inside the lifting transfer machine 4, the wedge belt 42 descends, the electric roller 43 rises and lifts the basket, and then drives the basket into the weighing mechanism 5 on the output path.

[0037] The basket stacking mechanism 6 includes a lifting platform arranged on the output path. The lifting platform has a second base 61, a top cover 62, a scissor fork 63, and a first hydraulic cylinder 64. The top cover 62 on the upper part of the second base 61 can drive a single basket to rise and fall vertically along the input path. A scissor fork 63 for lifting and supporting is arranged between the top cover 62 and the second base 61. The first hydraulic cylinder 64 for driving the scissor fork 63 is also arranged inside the second base 61. During operation, the top cover 62 is flush with the traction mechanism 2 on the output path. After the traction mechanism 2 pulls the basket to the top of the top cover 62, the first hydraulic cylinder 64 drives the scissor fork 63 to lift the top cover 62, thereby lifting the basket.

[0038] The crate stacking mechanism 6 also includes clamps 66 arranged on both sides above the lifting platform and telescopically for holding the crates. A second frame 65 is provided on the outer side of the second base 61, and a second hydraulic cylinder 67 is provided on the upper part of the second frame 65 to drive the clamps to open and close. During operation, after the upper cover 62 lifts the crate for the first time, until the crate is within the clamping range of the clamps 66, the upper cover 62 stops rising, and the second hydraulic cylinder 67 drives the clamps 66 to reduce the distance, so that the clamps 66 effectively clamp the crate. At this time, the upper cover 62 resets and drives the next crate to be lifted again. After the two baskets come into contact with the previous basket, the second hydraulic cylinder 67 drives the clamp 66 to widen the gap, so as to release the support of the first basket. At this moment, the weight of the two baskets falls on the upper cover 62. Then the upper cover 62 continues to lift, so that the second basket moves into the clamping range of the clamp 66. The second hydraulic cylinder 67 drives the clamp 66 to narrow the gap, so that the clamp 66 can effectively clamp the second basket. By repeating the above process, multiple single baskets can be stacked. After the baskets are stacked to the maximum extent, they leave the stacking mechanism 6 through the roller output station 7.

[0039] A weighing mechanism 5 for detecting the weight of a single basket is installed on the lower side of the output path between the lifting and transferring machine 4 and the basket stacking mechanism 6. When a single basket passes through the weighing mechanism 5, the weighing mechanism 5 can detect the weight of the single basket in real time and convert the data into quantity data by feeding it back to the control system so that the staff can know the number of poultry in the basket. The area where the weighing mechanism 5 is located is the basket loading area.

[0040] This poultry weighing and unpacking crate vehicle, through the coordinated operation of the aforementioned mechanisms, achieves a series of operations including automated transfer, unpacking, chicken handling, weighing, and crate stacking of poultry, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of poultry transfer.

[0041] The poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart of this embodiment is suitable for the crate loading and transfer of poultry in poultry farming, processing and other scenarios. Its usage method is described in detail below.

[0042] 1. Equipment Inspection: Before use, the operator must conduct a comprehensive inspection of all components of the transfer vehicle. Check whether the frame 1 is stable and free from deformation or damage; check whether the conveying path is unobstructed and free from debris; confirm that the connections of the lifting and transferring machine 4, the basket unloading mechanism 3, and the basket stacking mechanism 6 are secure and that the moving parts are flexible; check whether the tension of the traction mechanism 2 (second chain) is appropriate, and whether the drive components such as the motor 36 and coupling are normal, ensuring that the chain can run smoothly; calibrate the weighing mechanism 5 to ensure its measurement accuracy, which can be verified by placing a standard weight of known weight, and adjusting the weighing parameters according to the display results; prepare a sufficient number of baskets, ensuring that the baskets are structurally intact and free from damage or cracks, and that the size of the baskets matches the basket unloading mechanism 3, the basket stacking mechanism 6, and the conveying path of the transfer vehicle; connect the power supply of the transfer vehicle to ensure that all electrical components are powered normally, check whether the indicator lights on the control cabinet are lit normally, and confirm that the equipment is in standby mode.

[0043] 2. Equipment Start-up: The frame 1 is first connected to the tractor via a towing hook, and then moved into the poultry house by means of the wheels. The motor 36 of the traction mechanism 2 is then started, causing the second chain to start running and providing power for the movement of the baskets on the conveying path. The drive motors 36 or hydraulic cylinders of the basket removal mechanism 3, the lifting and transferring machine 4, and the basket stacking mechanism 6 are started respectively, so that each mechanism is in its initial working position. For example, the rack plate 32 of the basket removal mechanism 3 should be in the lowest position, and the upper cover 62 of the basket stacking mechanism 6 should be flush with the traction mechanism 2 on the output path. The stacked baskets are placed at the beginning of the input path. Under the action of the traction mechanism 2, the baskets move along the input path towards the basket removal mechanism 3. When the baskets enter the first frame 31 of the basket removal mechanism 3, ensure that the upper surface of the rack plate 32 inside the first frame 31 is lower than the lower surface of the edge of the basket to be supported, so that the subsequent rack plate 32 can smoothly lift the basket. 3. Basket Removal: Start the motor 36 of the basket removal mechanism 3. The motor 36 drives the shaft 35 to rotate through the coupling. The sprocket 34 on the shaft 35 drives the first chain 33 to move, thereby causing the rack plate 32, which is attached to the outside of the first chain 33, to move upward along the first frame 31. After the horizontal part of the rack plate 32 abuts against the outside of the basket, it continues to move upward, so that the bottom basket is completely separated from the basket adjacent to it above. Since the bottom basket has no rack plate 32 on both sides, it continues to move forward under the traction of the traction mechanism 2 and arrives at the bottom basket. There are 4 lifting and transferring machines; after the bottom basket leaves the first frame 31, the motor 36 drives the shaft 35 to rotate forward, driving the first chain 33 to move the frame plate 32 downward, so that the bottom basket among the remaining baskets continues to contact the traction mechanism 2. At the same time, the first chain 33 drives the frame plate 32 to move to the bend of the circular track, so that the frame plate 32 is higher than the bottom basket and cannot support the basket. The next bottom basket continues to move forward under the action of the traction mechanism 2. This cycle is repeated to realize the separation of multiple stacked baskets into individual baskets one by one.

[0044] 4. Chicken handling operation: After being separated by the crate disassembly mechanism 3, the single crate continues to move forward along the conveying path under the action of the traction mechanism 2, and enters the area of ​​the lifting transfer machine 4. Then, under the alternating traction of the wedge belt 42 and the electric roller 43, it enters the weighing mechanism 5. The area of ​​the weighing mechanism 5 is the crate loading area. The operator loads the single crate into the single crate in this area. After the weight set by the weighing mechanism is reached, the traction mechanism is automatically started, causing the single crate to move forward along the output path and enter the crate stacking station.

[0045] 5. Equipment Stacking: After weighing, the single basket arrives at the second base 61 of the stacking mechanism 6 along the output path. At this time, the upper cover 62 is flush with the traction mechanism 2 on the output path. After the traction mechanism 2 pulls the basket to the upper cover 62, the first hydraulic cylinder 64 drives the scissor fork 63 to lift the upper cover 62, thereby lifting the basket. When the upper cover 62 lifts the basket to the clamping range of the clamp 66, the upper cover 62 stops rising, and the second hydraulic cylinder 67 drives the clamp 66 to reduce the spacing, so that the clamp 66 provides effective support for the basket. 2. Reset and drive the next basket to lift again. When the second basket comes into contact with the previous basket, the second hydraulic cylinder 67 drives the clamp 66 to widen the gap and release the support of the first basket. At this time, the weight of the two baskets falls on the top cover 62. The top cover 62 continues to lift, so that the second basket moves into the clamping range of the clamp 66. The second hydraulic cylinder 67 drives the clamp 66 to narrow the gap, so that the clamp 66 can effectively support the second basket. By repeating the above process, the stacking operation of multiple single baskets can be realized.

[0046] 6. Equipment output: After the baskets are stacked to the maximum extent, the stacked baskets leave the stacking mechanism 6 through the roller output station 7, completing the entire basket loading and transfer process.

[0047] 7. Equipment Maintenance: After completing the loading and transfer of all poultry, the operator should first stop the motor 36 of the traction mechanism 2 to stop the second chain from rotating. Then, stop the drive motor 36 or hydraulic cylinder of the unloading mechanism 3, the lifting and transferring machine 4, and the stacking mechanism 6 in sequence, so that each mechanism returns to its initial position. Disconnect the power supply to the transfer vehicle to ensure that the equipment is in a safe shutdown state. Clean all parts of the transfer vehicle, remove debris and stains from the conveying path, keep the equipment clean and hygienic, and lubricate and maintain moving parts such as chains, shafts 35, and scissor forks 63 by adding an appropriate amount of lubricating oil or grease to reduce wear and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0048] Using the above methods, this poultry weighing and unloading crate cart can efficiently, accurately, and automatically complete the crate loading and transfer of poultry, improving the production efficiency of poultry farming and processing.

[0049] It should be noted that the motor used in this application is only one exemplary implementation of the drive source and is not the only limitation on the drive mechanism of this solution. Without departing from the core concept of this invention, those skilled in the art can replace it with other drive mechanisms with similar functions, such as hydraulic drive mechanisms, pneumatic drive mechanisms, etc., according to actual application needs.

Claims

1. A poultry weighing and stacking crate cart, characterized in that: The device includes a frame with multiple parallel conveying paths. A lifting and transferring machine is installed at one end of each of the multiple conveying paths. Each of the multiple conveying paths includes at least one input path and at least one output path. A basket-breaking mechanism for splitting multiple stacked baskets into individual baskets is installed on the input path. A basket-stacking mechanism for stacking multiple individual baskets is installed on the output path. A traction mechanism is arranged on both the input and output paths. The conveying path between the basket-breaking mechanism and the basket-stacking mechanism constitutes a single-basket path.

2. The poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The basket unloading mechanism includes a first frame arranged vertically along the input path, with shelf plates spaced apart inside the first frame. Each shelf plate has a horizontal portion that supports the basket. A ring-shaped first chain is arranged on the upper part of the first frame. The first chain is supported and driven by a shaft and a sprocket arranged on the upper part of the first frame. The shelf plates are connected to the outside of the first chain.

3. The poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontal section is higher than the bottommost basket.

4. The poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The basket stacking mechanism includes a lifting platform arranged on the output path, and telescopic clamps for holding the baskets are provided on both sides above the lifting platform.

5. The poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second frame is provided on the outside of the lifting platform, and a second hydraulic cylinder is provided on the upper part of the second frame to drive the clamp to open and close.

6. The poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart according to claim 4, characterized in that: The distance between the clamp and the output path is greater than the vertical height of a single basket.

7. The poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting and transferring machine includes a first base, on the upper part of which a wedge belt is arranged in the same direction as the conveying path and an electric roller is arranged perpendicular to the conveying path.

8. The poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: A weighing mechanism for detecting the weight of a single basket is installed on the lower side of the output path between the lifting and transferring machine and the basket stacking mechanism.

9. A poultry weighing and unpacking crate cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: A roller output station is located outside the basket-loading mechanism on the output path.

10. A poultry weighing and unloading crate cart according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The traction mechanism is a second chain that is driven by a motor.

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