A chopstick feeding device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of chopstick feeding device, including bunker, bunker has chopstick inlet and chopstick outlet passage, the width of chopstick outlet passage is greater than or equal to the width of a chopstick and less than the width of two chopsticks and;First bottom plate, first baffle, first side plate and second side plate are provided in bunker, first bottom plate is located at the bottom of bunker, first baffle is connected with the side wall of bunker, first side plate is connected with first bottom plate, second side plate is connected with first baffle, first side plate and second side plate are spaced apart to form chopstick outlet passage;Dial mechanism, dial mechanism includes dial power, dial shaft and dial wheel, dial wheel is sleeved on dial shaft, multiple hook parts are provided on the circumference of dial wheel, first baffle is provided with via hole for hook part to pass through.By setting chopstick outlet passage in bunker, and by dial structure dial chopstick, so that chopstick enters into chopstick outlet passage one by one, can clean each chopstick when subsequent cleaning, so it is more comprehensive to clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chopsticks cleaning technology, and in particular to a chopsticks feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, tableware packaging companies typically transport chopsticks on a conveyor belt during cleaning. The chopsticks are then removed by soaking, rinsing, and spraying to remove surface debris and heavy oil. Since chopsticks are usually brought in one bundle at a time, the rinsing and spraying process may not be able to thoroughly clean each chopstick. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This utility model provides a chopsticks feeding device to solve the technical problem that chopsticks are not cleaned properly when washing multiple chopsticks at a time.

[0004] This utility model provides a chopsticks feeding device, comprising: The material hopper has an inlet for chopsticks and an outlet for chopsticks, wherein the width of the outlet for chopsticks is greater than or equal to the width of one chopstick and less than the sum of the widths of two chopsticks; The hopper is provided with a first bottom plate, a first baffle, a first side plate and a second side plate. The first bottom plate is located at the bottom of the hopper. The first baffle is connected to the side wall of the hopper. The first side plate is connected to the first bottom plate. The second side plate is connected to the first baffle. The first side plate and the second side plate are spaced apart to form the chopsticks outlet channel. A toggle mechanism is used to move chopsticks into the chopstick outlet channel; the toggle mechanism includes a toggle power, a toggle shaft, and a toggle wheel. The toggle power is used to drive the toggle shaft to rotate. The toggle wheel is sleeved on the toggle shaft and is located outside the hopper. The toggle wheel has multiple hooks arranged in its circumferential direction. The first baffle is provided with through holes for the hooks to pass through.

[0005] In one embodiment of this utility model, two actuating wheels are spaced apart on the actuating shaft, and the through hole corresponds one-to-one with the actuating wheel; the through hole is a strip-shaped hole.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first base plate includes a first segment and a second segment connected to the first segment. The first segment is horizontally arranged, and the second segment is inclined downward from the first segment toward the chopstick outlet channel.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, a moving mechanism is provided below the first base plate, the moving mechanism being used to move the chopsticks on the first segment to the second segment.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, the moving mechanism includes an eccentric wheel, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a rotating shaft, and a moving rod. The eccentric wheel is sleeved on the actuating shaft, and the first connecting rod is hinged to the eccentric wheel. One end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the first connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is connected to the rotating shaft. A moving hole is provided on the first segment for the moving rod to move. One end of the moving rod is connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end of the moving rod passes through the moving hole. The rotating shaft drives the moving rod to rotate to change the angle between the moving rod and the first segment.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, a second baffle is installed on the first segment. The second baffle cooperates with the moving rod to prevent chopsticks from entering below the moving rod. One end of the second baffle is connected to the second segment, and the other end of the second baffle is connected to the inner wall of the hopper. The second baffle is inclined relative to the first segment.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second baffle is provided with an avoidance hole corresponding to the moving hole.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, a waste box is provided below the first base plate, and a plurality of discharge holes are provided on the second section.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, an outer cover is provided outside the hopper, and an inspection window is provided on the side of the outer cover; a cover plate is provided on the outer cover corresponding to the chopstick inlet.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the outer cover is equipped with a display screen and operation buttons.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The chopstick feeding device proposed in this utility model sets up a chopstick outlet channel in the feed hopper and uses a toggle structure to move the chopsticks one by one into the outlet channel. During subsequent cleaning, each chopstick can be cleaned, thus achieving a more thorough cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0016] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the chopsticks feeding device provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the outer cover; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A sectional view; Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure after removing the hopper Figure 1 ; Figure 5 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure after removing the hopper Figure 2 ; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating wheel.

[0017] The attached figures are labeled as follows: The chopstick feeding device 100 includes a chopstick inlet 101, a chopstick outlet channel 102, a first base plate 103, a first baffle 104, a first side plate 105, a second side plate 106, a third side plate 107, a turning shaft 108, a turning wheel 109, a hook 110, a through hole 111, an eccentric wheel 112, a first connecting rod 113, a second connecting rod 114, a rotating shaft 115, a moving rod 116, a first section 117, a second section 118, a moving hole 119, a second baffle 120, a clearance hole 121, a waste box 122, a discharge hole 123, an outer cover 124, an inspection window 125, a cover plate 126, a display screen 127, an operation button 128, a hopper 129, a first bearing 130, a second bearing 131, and a support plate 132. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0019] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. The drawings only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0020] In the following description, numerous details are explored to provide a more thorough explanation of embodiments of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other embodiments, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form rather than in detail to avoid obscuring embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model provides a chopstick feeding device 100, including a hopper 129, in which a chopstick-moving mechanism is installed. The hopper 129 has a chopstick inlet 101 for replenishing chopsticks and a chopstick outlet channel 102 for orderly output of chopsticks. The width of the outlet channel 102 is greater than or equal to the width of one chopstick and less than the sum of the widths of two chopsticks. This width restriction ensures that only one chopstick can pass smoothly through the outlet channel 102 at a time, thereby realizing the separation and directional delivery of chopsticks one by one, effectively preventing the phenomenon of multiple chopsticks blocking or overlapping during output.

[0022] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the hopper 129 is equipped with a first bottom plate 103, a first baffle 104, a first side plate 105, and a second side plate 106. The first bottom plate 103 is located at the bottom of the hopper 129 and forms the bottom support plane of the hopper 129, used to support the chopsticks inside. The first baffle 104 is connected to the side wall of the hopper 129 and plays a major guiding and limiting role. The first side plate 105 is connected to the first bottom plate 103 and extends downward, and the second side plate 106 is connected to the first baffle 104 and also extends downward. The first side plate 105 and the second side plate 106 are spaced apart to form a chopstick dispensing channel 102, and the first side plate 105 and the second side plate 106 are arranged parallel to each other.

[0023] The actuating mechanism is installed outside the hopper 129. The actuating mechanism is used to move the chopsticks between the first bottom plate 103 and the first baffle 104 into the chopstick outlet channel 102. The actuating mechanism includes a actuating power, an actuating shaft 108 and an actuating wheel 109. The output end of the actuating power is connected to the actuating shaft 108. The actuating power drives the actuating shaft 108 to rotate. The actuating wheel 109 is sleeved on the actuating shaft 108. The actuating wheel 109 has a plurality of protruding hooks 110 in the circumferential direction. The first baffle 104 is provided with through holes 111 for the hooks 110 to pass through.

[0024] Specifically, a driven wheel can be installed on the actuating shaft 108, and the output shaft of the actuating power is connected to the driving wheel. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are connected by a rack and pinion. When the actuating power is activated, it drives the actuating shaft 108 to rotate, thereby causing the actuating wheel 109 to rotate synchronously. During rotation, the hook 110 on the actuating wheel 109 passes through the through hole 111 on the first baffle 104 and extends into the pile of chopsticks in the hopper 129. Through the actuating action of the hook 110, the chopsticks are intermittently and one by one hooked and fed into the chopstick outlet channel 102 formed by the first side plate 105 and the second side plate 106, thereby realizing the continuous and automated supply of chopsticks.

[0025] Two first bearings 130 are provided on the actuating shaft 108. The actuating shaft 108 passes through the first bearings 130. The first bearings 130 are mounted on the support plate 132. The support plate 132 is mounted on the outside of the side wall of the hopper 129, thereby providing support for the actuating shaft 108.

[0026] In some embodiments, a third side plate 107 is provided between the first side plate 105 and the first bottom plate 103. The third side plate 107 is parallel to the first baffle 104, and the first side plate 105 is parallel to the second side plate 106. Therefore, only one chopstick slides from the first bottom plate 103 to the space between the third side plate 107 and the first baffle 104 at a time. The actuating wheel 109 actuates the chopstick located between the third side plate 107 and the first baffle 104, so that the actuating wheel 109 can actuate only one chopstick at a time.

[0027] In some embodiments, a dual-wheel design is adopted for the actuation mechanism to improve the stability and reliability of the actuation action. Specifically, two identical actuation wheels 109 are installed on the actuation shaft 108 at a certain distance along the axial direction of the actuation shaft 108. This arrangement allows the two actuation wheels 109 to act on the chopsticks simultaneously from different positions, forming two effective actuation points, thereby effectively preventing the chopsticks from tilting or jamming during transport. Two through holes 111 are also correspondingly provided on the first baffle 104. The positions of these two through holes 111 correspond one-to-one with the two actuation wheels 109, ensuring that the hooks 110 on each actuation wheel 109 can smoothly pass through the first baffle 104 during rotation. The through holes 111 are strip-shaped holes, and their length direction coincides with the movement trajectory of the hooks 110 on the actuation wheels 109.

[0028] In some embodiments, the first base plate 103 includes a first segment 117 and a second segment 118 connected to the first segment 117. The first segment 117 is horizontally positioned to support chopsticks within the hopper 129; the second segment 118 extends downwards at an angle from the first segment 117 toward the chopstick outlet channel 102, guiding the chopsticks to move toward the outlet channel 102 under gravity. When the chopsticks reach the junction of the first segment 117 and the second segment 118, they naturally slide into the downwardly angled second segment 118. This ramp uses gravity to accelerate the chopsticks, enabling them to smoothly and orderly reach the outlet channel 102 formed by the third side plate 107 and the first baffle 104.

[0029] In some embodiments, in order to ensure that the chopsticks in the first segment 117 can smoothly enter the second segment 118, a moving mechanism is provided below the first base plate 103. The moving mechanism is installed at the junction of the first segment 117 and the second segment 118 and is used to move the chopsticks on the first segment 117 to the second segment 118.

[0030] In some embodiments, the moving mechanism is a crank-connecting rod structure. Specifically, the moving mechanism includes an eccentric wheel 112, a first connecting rod 113, a second connecting rod 114, a rotating shaft 115, and a moving rod 116. The eccentric wheel 112 is sleeved on the actuating shaft 108. When the actuating shaft 108 rotates, it drives the eccentric wheel 112 to rotate. Thus, a single actuating force drives both the actuating wheel 109 to rotate and the eccentric wheel 112 to move, saving power.

[0031] The first connecting rod 113 is hinged to the eccentric wheel 112, thereby converting the circular motion into planar oscillation of the connecting rod. One end of the second connecting rod 114 is hinged to the first connecting rod 113, and the other end of the second connecting rod 114 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 115, transmitting the oscillating motion to the rotating shaft 115, so that the rotating shaft 115 can also oscillate. The first segment 117 is provided with a moving hole 119 for the moving rod 116 to move; one end of the moving rod 116 is connected to the rotating shaft 115, and the other end of the moving rod 116 is a free end, passing through the moving hole 119. The rotating shaft 115 drives the moving rod 116 to rotate, thereby changing the angle between the moving rod 116 and the first segment 117. When the actuating shaft 108 rotates continuously, the rotating shaft 115 is driven to reciprocate in both directions at a certain angle through the eccentric wheel 112, the first connecting rod 113, and the second connecting rod 114, and the rotating shaft 115 then drives the moving rod 116 to perform periodic oscillation. This swinging motion essentially changes the angle of inclination of the moving rod 116 relative to the horizontal first segment 117, causing it to periodically push the chopsticks toward the inclined second segment 118.

[0032] Similarly, second bearings 131 are installed at both ends of the rotating shaft 115, the rotating shaft 115 passes through the second bearings 131, and the second bearings 131 are installed on the outer wall of the hopper 129.

[0033] In some embodiments, the moving mechanism may also be a vibrator, with a vibration motor installed at the bottom of the first base plate 103, which uses high-frequency micro-amplitude vibration to break the static friction between the chopsticks, causing them to slide directionally toward the second segment 118 under the action of vibration.

[0034] In some embodiments, a second baffle 120 is installed on the first segment 117. The second baffle 120 cooperates with the moving rod 116 to prevent chopsticks from entering below the moving rod 116. One end of the second baffle 120 is connected to the second segment 118, and the other end of the second baffle 120 is connected to the inner wall of the hopper 129. The second baffle 120 is inclined relative to the first segment 117. When chopsticks enter the hopper 129 through the chopstick inlet 101, the moving rod 116 contacts the second baffle 120 to prevent chopsticks from entering below the moving rod 116. When chopsticks are fed into the hopper 129 through the chopstick inlet 101 and accumulate on the first segment 117, the second baffle 120 can effectively prevent chopsticks from falling vertically or rolling into the area where the root of the moving rod 116 is located. At the same time, when the moving rod 116 swings, its shaft will periodically approach or lightly touch the inner side of the second baffle 120.

[0035] In some embodiments, to ensure that the movable rod 116 can swing smoothly without interference below the second baffle 120, a clearance hole 121 is provided on the second baffle 120, which corresponds to the movable hole 119. The size of the clearance hole 121 is usually slightly larger than the cross-section of the movable rod 116, providing the necessary movement space for the reciprocating swing of the movable rod 116. Without this clearance hole 121, the rod of the movable rod 116 would collide and rub against the surface of the second baffle 120 when swinging, which may cause the moving mechanism to jam or wear. The design of the clearance hole 121 allows the movable rod 116 to pass freely through the second baffle 120 and change angles within the clearance hole 121, thus perfectly combining the swinging function of the movable rod 116 with the protective function of the second baffle 120. The two are closely matched in space and do not interfere with each other in movement.

[0036] In some embodiments, for ease of cleaning and maintenance, a pull-out waste container 122 is provided below the first base plate 103. Meanwhile, multiple discharge holes 123 are provided on the inclined second section 118. When cleaning the equipment or when debris needs to be removed, smaller waste materials (such as food scraps, moisture, or broken chopstick fragments) can fall directly into the waste container 122 below through the discharge holes 123 on the second section 118 under the influence of gravity. Furthermore, the movable hole 119 on the first section 117 also serves a discharge function, allowing waste materials falling onto the horizontal first section 117 to fall into the waste container 122. When the waste container 122 needs cleaning, the operator can directly pull it out of the chopsticks feeding device 100 for cleaning or replacement, and then push it back into place. This design greatly improves the hygiene and maintenance convenience of the chopsticks feeding device 100, achieving centralized collection and cleaning of waste materials.

[0037] In some embodiments, an outer cover 124 is also provided outside the hopper 129, and the hopper 129, the actuating mechanism, and the moving mechanism are all located inside the outer cover 124. This not only improves the overall appearance of the equipment but also effectively prevents operators from accidentally contacting moving parts and getting injured, while also preventing dust and foreign objects from entering the machine. The side wall of the outer cover 124 is provided with a maintenance window 125; the maintenance window is typically equipped with an openable panel. When routine inspections or troubleshooting of the internal moving mechanism and actuating mechanism are required, maintenance personnel do not need to disassemble the entire outer cover 124; they can simply open the maintenance window 125 to operate, greatly facilitating daily maintenance.

[0038] The outer cover 124 is provided with a cover plate 126 corresponding to the chopstick inlet 101. The cover plate 126 is closed when the equipment is running to further prevent debris from falling in; when it is necessary to replenish chopsticks, it can be opened so that the equipment remains closed under normal conditions, making the overall structure stronger.

[0039] To enhance the intelligence and ease of operation of the equipment, a display screen 127 and operation buttons 128 are installed on the outer casing 124. The display screen 127 shows the real-time operating status of the equipment, such as operating mode, count quantity, operating speed, and fault alarm codes, providing the operator with a clear overview of the equipment's condition. The operation buttons 128 enable human-machine interaction, such as starting / stopping the equipment. This human-machine interface elevates the chopstick feeding device from purely mechanical automation to a controllable, visual, and adjustable intelligent system, greatly simplifying the operation process and facilitating status monitoring and parameter management.

[0040] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A chopsticks feeding device, characterized in that, include: The material hopper has an inlet for chopsticks and an outlet for chopsticks, wherein the width of the outlet for chopsticks is greater than or equal to the width of one chopstick and less than the sum of the widths of two chopsticks; The hopper is provided with a first bottom plate, a first baffle, a first side plate and a second side plate. The first bottom plate is located at the bottom of the hopper. The first baffle is connected to the side wall of the hopper. The first side plate is connected to the first bottom plate. The second side plate is connected to the first baffle. The first side plate and the second side plate are spaced apart to form the chopsticks outlet channel. A toggle mechanism is used to move chopsticks into the chopstick outlet channel; the toggle mechanism includes a toggle power, a toggle shaft, and a toggle wheel. The toggle power is used to drive the toggle shaft to rotate. The toggle wheel is sleeved on the toggle shaft and is located outside the hopper. The toggle wheel has multiple hooks arranged in its circumferential direction. The first baffle is provided with through holes for the hooks to pass through.

2. The chopsticks feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two actuating wheels are spaced apart on the actuating shaft, and the through hole corresponds one-to-one with the actuating wheel; the through hole is a strip-shaped hole.

3. The chopsticks feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first base plate includes a first segment and a second segment connected to the first segment. The first segment is horizontally positioned, and the second segment is inclined downward from the first segment toward the chopstick outlet channel.

4. The chopsticks feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A moving mechanism is provided below the first base plate, which is used to move the chopsticks on the first segment to the second segment.

5. The chopsticks feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes an eccentric wheel, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a rotating shaft, and a moving rod. The eccentric wheel is sleeved on the actuating shaft, and the first connecting rod is hinged to the eccentric wheel. One end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the first connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is connected to the rotating shaft. A moving hole is provided on the first segment for the moving rod to move. One end of the moving rod is connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end of the moving rod passes through the moving hole. The rotating shaft drives the moving rod to rotate to change the angle between the moving rod and the first segment.

6. The chopsticks feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second baffle is installed on the first section. One end of the second baffle is connected to the second section, and the other end of the second baffle is connected to the inner wall of the hopper. The second baffle is inclined relative to the first section.

7. The chopsticks feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second baffle is provided with an avoidance hole corresponding to the moving hole.

8. The chopsticks feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A waste box is provided below the first base plate, and multiple discharge holes are provided on the second section.

9. The chopsticks feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper is equipped with an outer cover, and an inspection window is provided on the side of the outer cover; a cover plate is provided on the outer cover corresponding to the chopstick inlet.

10. The chopsticks feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer casing is equipped with a display screen and operation buttons.

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