A plate and bowl correction conveying device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522347199.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-05
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the tableware correction process relies on manual sorting, which is inefficient and costly. In addition, traditional mechanical devices have complex structures and occupy a lot of space, resulting in a high breakage rate of plates or bowls.
The device employs a plate and bowl correction and conveying system. By utilizing the height difference between the first and second conveying mechanisms, the tableware naturally falls into the correction mechanism, and automatic correction is achieved by flipping the correction mechanism. Combined with the design of the support and counterweight parts, stability and efficiency are ensured.
It achieves high efficiency and low breakage rate in automatic tableware correction, saving space and reducing labor costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to a plate and bowl alignment and conveying device. Background Technology
[0002] After use, tableware in the catering industry needs to be collected, cleaned, disinfected, and packaged. During the automated cleaning process, plates and bowls inevitably flip over. After initial washing and before being packaged, they need to be aligned. Traditionally, this alignment involves manually flipping plates and bowls from their reversed position to their right-side-up position. However, with large quantities of tableware, manual sorting is inefficient, costly, and prone to damage or contamination due to improper handling. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a plate and bowl alignment and conveying device that can effectively improve the efficiency of plate and bowl alignment and reduce the breakage rate of plates and bowls.
[0004] The technical solution of the plate and bowl alignment and conveying device provided in this application is as follows:
[0005] A plate and bowl alignment and conveying device includes a frame, a first conveying mechanism, an alignment mechanism, and a second conveying mechanism. The first and second conveying mechanisms are mounted on the frame. The output end of the first conveying mechanism is close to the input end of the second conveying mechanism. The height of the first conveying mechanism is higher than that of the second conveying mechanism. The alignment mechanism is mounted on the output end of the first conveying mechanism and can be flipped to move closer to or further away from the second conveying mechanism.
[0006] The distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism is greater than the radius of the plate or bowl to be corrected and less than the diameter of the plate or bowl to be corrected.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, this application utilizes the height difference between the first and second conveying mechanisms to allow the plates or bowls conveyed by the first conveying mechanism to fall naturally downwards onto the correction mechanism or the second conveying mechanism. Plates or bowls that were originally conveyed face-up directly enter the second conveying mechanism via the first conveying mechanism, while those conveyed face-down fall into the correction mechanism under their own weight. The correction mechanism then flips them before they enter the second conveying mechanism, thus achieving the function of automatically correcting the plates or bowls during the conveying process. This application's device only needs to utilize the height difference between the two conveying mechanisms and the correction mechanism located between them to achieve automatic correction of plates or bowls, effectively improving the efficiency of plate and bowl correction, reducing the breakage rate of plates and bowls, and saving space.
[0008] Preferably, the correction mechanism includes a support component and a flipping component. The two ends of the support component are fixed to both sides of the output end of the first conveying mechanism, and the flipping component is rotatably connected to the middle of the support component.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, this application enables the correction mechanism to rotate the flipping component around the support component, thereby allowing the plate or bowl conveyed with its back facing upward to flip, thus achieving automatic correction of the plate or bowl through a simple structure.
[0010] Preferably, the flipping component includes a supporting part, a connecting part, and a counterweight part. The connecting part has a through hole in the middle, and the middle part of the supporting component passes through the through hole, so that the connecting part is rotatably connected to the supporting component.
[0011] The supporting part is located on the side of the connecting part closer to the second conveying mechanism, and the counterweight part is located on the side of the connecting part closer to the first conveying mechanism.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, this application uses a support part to support and transport a back-facing plate or bowl to the correction mechanism. Under the influence of the weight of the plate or bowl, the connecting part rotates around the support component, causing the support part to flip away from the second conveying mechanism. This allows the side of the plate or bowl away from the support part to contact the second conveying mechanism first. Driven by the second conveying mechanism, the plate or bowl flips to face up, thereby achieving automatic correction of the plate or bowl.
[0013] Preferably, the supporting part is provided with an arc-shaped groove near the edge of the second conveying mechanism.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, this application provides an arc-shaped groove to facilitate the edge of the supporting part to adapt to the edge shape of the plate or bowl, thereby better supporting the plate or bowl being transported to the correction mechanism.
[0015] Preferably, the support portion has a baffle that protrudes upward from its edge.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, this application can block the edge of the plate or bowl when it falls into the correction mechanism by setting a baffle, which further facilitates the support part to better support the plate or bowl transported to the correction mechanism.
[0017] Preferably, the counterweight part is provided with a counterweight block that can be detached.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, this application sets a counterweight so that when the plate or bowl falls into the support part, the support part can be flipped downwards by the weight of the plate or bowl itself, while the counterweight part flips upwards. After the plate or bowl enters the second conveying mechanism, the support part and the counterweight part are restored under the influence of the weight of the counterweight, so that the next plate or bowl can continue to pass through the correction mechanism, thereby improving the stability of the correction mechanism.
[0019] Preferably, the height of the baffle is greater than or equal to the thickness of the plate or bowl to be corrected, and the weight of the counterweight is less than the weight of the plate or bowl to be corrected but greater than the weight of the support.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, this application improves the stability of the correction mechanism by setting a baffle of appropriate height and a counterweight of appropriate weight.
[0021] Preferably, the counterweight is bent away from the first conveying mechanism.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, this application sets the counterweight part to an arc-shaped structure that bends away from the first conveying mechanism, so that when the counterweight part is flipped towards the first conveying mechanism under the drive of the supporting part, it will not affect the normal conveying of the first conveying mechanism due to contact with the first conveying mechanism, thereby further ensuring the stability of the correction mechanism.
[0023] Preferably, the length of the support portion is greater than the radius of the plate or bowl to be corrected and less than the diameter of the plate or bowl to be corrected, and the diameter of the plate or bowl to be corrected is the diameter of the support portion.
[0024] The angle between the supporting part and the counterweight part is less than 90°.
[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, this application achieves a space-saving effect by minimizing the angle between the supporting part and the counterweight part, while also facilitating the stable passage of smaller plates or bowls through the correction mechanism.
[0026] Preferably, both the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are provided with limiting plates on both sides.
[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, this application prevents the plates or bowls from detaching from the conveying mechanism during the conveying process by setting a limit plate, so that each plate or bowl on the first conveying mechanism can stably pass through the correction mechanism.
[0028] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0029] 1. This application utilizes the height difference between the first and second conveying mechanisms to allow the plates or bowls conveyed by the first conveying mechanism to fall naturally downwards onto the correction mechanism or the second conveying mechanism. Plates or bowls that are originally conveyed face up directly enter the second conveying mechanism through the first conveying mechanism, while plates or bowls that are conveyed back up fall into the correction mechanism under their own weight. After being flipped by the correction mechanism, they enter the second conveying mechanism, thereby achieving the function of automatically correcting the plates or bowls during the conveying process.
[0030] 2. The device of this application can automatically correct plates or bowls by using only the height difference between two conveying mechanisms and a correction mechanism located between the conveying mechanisms, which can effectively improve the efficiency of plate and bowl correction and reduce the breakage rate of plates and bowls.
[0031] 3. The application uses a support part to support and transport a back-facing plate or bowl to the correction mechanism. Under the influence of the weight of the plate or bowl, the connecting part rotates around the support component, causing the support part to flip away from the second conveying mechanism. This allows the side of the plate or bowl away from the support part to contact the second conveying mechanism first. Driven by the second conveying mechanism, the plate or bowl flips to face up, thus achieving automatic correction of the plate or bowl.
[0032] 4. This application sets a counterweight with a weight less than that of the plate or bowl but greater than that of the support. When the plate or bowl falls into the support, the support flips downward under its own weight, while the counterweight flips upward. After the plate or bowl enters the second conveying mechanism, the support and counterweight are restored under the influence of the counterweight, making it easier for the next plate or bowl to pass through the correction mechanism, thereby improving the stability of the correction mechanism. Attached Figure Description
[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application;
[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping component according to an embodiment of this application.
[0035] In the figure, 1 is the frame; 2 is the first conveying mechanism; 21 is the conveyor belt; 22 is the limiting plate; 3 is the correction mechanism; 31 is the supporting component; 32 is the flipping component; 321 is the supporting part; 3211 is the arc groove; 3212 is the baffle; 322 is the connecting part; 3221 is the through hole; 323 is the counterweight part; 3231 is the counterweight block; and 4 is the second conveying mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 2This application provides a clear and complete description of the technical solution. The described embodiments are merely possible technical implementations of this utility model and do not represent the complete implementation of all components. Those skilled in the art can, in conjunction with the embodiments of this utility model, obtain other embodiments without creative effort, and these embodiments are also within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0037] The inventors of this application have discovered that existing technologies typically require manual sorting when calibrating plates and bowls. However, with a large quantity of tableware, manual sorting is inefficient, costly, and prone to damage or contamination due to improper handling. While automation has led to the development of devices that use robotic arms and conveyor belts for plate calibration, these devices are complex, space-consuming, and have poor space utilization. Therefore, this application primarily employs a plate and bowl calibration and conveying device, which effectively improves the efficiency of plate and bowl calibration and reduces breakage rates. The following is a further detailed description of this application.
[0038] This application provides a tray and bowl alignment and conveying device, referring to... Figure 1 The system includes a frame 1, a first conveying mechanism 2, a correction mechanism 3, and a second conveying mechanism 4. The first conveying mechanism 2, correction mechanism 3, and second conveying mechanism 4 are mounted on the frame 1. The output end of the first conveying mechanism 2 is close to the input end of the second conveying mechanism 4, and the height of the first conveying mechanism 2 is higher than that of the second conveying mechanism 4. The correction mechanism 3 is mounted at the output end of the first conveying mechanism 2 and can rotate to move closer to or further away from the second conveying mechanism 4. The distance between the first conveying mechanism 2 and the second conveying mechanism 4 is greater than the radius of the plate or bowl to be corrected but less than the diameter of the plate or bowl to be corrected.
[0039] In the specific implementation process, the embodiment of this application uses the height difference between the first conveying mechanism 2 and the second conveying mechanism 4 to make the plates or bowls conveyed by the first conveying mechanism 2 fall naturally downwards into the correction mechanism 3 or the second conveying mechanism 4. Among them, the plates or bowls that are originally conveyed face up directly enter the second conveying mechanism 4 through the first conveying mechanism 2, while the plates or bowls that are conveyed back up fall into the correction mechanism 3 under the influence of their own weight. After being flipped by the correction mechanism 3, they enter the second conveying mechanism 4, thereby realizing the function of automatically correcting the plates or bowls during the conveying process.
[0040] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: The device of this application only needs to utilize the height difference between the two conveying mechanisms and the correction mechanism 3 located between the conveying mechanisms to realize the automatic correction of the plates or bowls, which can effectively improve the efficiency of plate and bowl correction and reduce the breakage rate of plates and bowls.
[0041] In the specific implementation process, the distance between the first conveying mechanism 2, the correction mechanism 3 and the second conveying mechanism 4 can be freely adjusted according to the different sizes of plates or bowls, so that the plates or bowls can fall smoothly into the second conveying mechanism 4, and the device of this application embodiment can be adapted to various different sizes of plates or bowls for automatic correction.
[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, both the first conveying mechanism 2 and the second conveying mechanism 4 in this embodiment of the application are provided with conveyor belts 21. The conveyor belts 21 run in the direction from the first conveying mechanism 2 to the second conveying mechanism 4. Plates or bowls are placed on the conveyor belts 21 for conveying. Limiting plates 22 are provided on both sides of the conveyor belts 21 of the first conveying mechanism 2 and the second conveying mechanism 4. By setting the limiting plates 22, the plates or bowls are prevented from detaching from the conveying mechanism during the conveying process. At the same time, each plate or bowl on the first conveying mechanism 2 can stably pass through the correction mechanism 3. In the specific process described, the width of the correction mechanism 3 is greater than or equal to the width of the conveyor belt 21, so that the plates or bowls on the conveyor belt 21 can stably pass through the correction mechanism 3 for correction.
[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the correction mechanism 3 of this embodiment includes a support component 31 and a flipping component 32. The two ends of the support component 31 are fixed to both sides of the output end of the first conveying mechanism 2, and the flipping component 32 is rotatably connected to the middle of the support component 31. By rotating the flipping component 32 around the support component 31, the correction mechanism 3 can drive the plate or bowl conveyed with its back facing upward to flip, thereby achieving automatic correction of the plate or bowl through a simple structure.
[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the flipping component 32 of this embodiment includes a supporting portion 321, a connecting portion 322, and a counterweight portion 323. A through hole 3221 is provided in the middle of the connecting portion 322, through which the middle portion of the supporting component 31 passes, allowing the connecting portion 322 to be rotatably connected to the supporting component 31. The supporting portion 321 is located on the side of the connecting portion 322 closer to the second conveying mechanism 4, and the counterweight portion 323 is located on the side of the connecting portion 322 closer to the first conveying mechanism 2.
[0045] In the specific implementation process, the plate or bowl with its back facing up is supported by the support part 321 and conveyed to the correction mechanism 3. Under the influence of the weight of the plate or bowl, the connecting part 322 rotates around the support member 31, causing the support part 321 to flip away from the second conveying mechanism 4. This allows the side of the plate or bowl away from the support part 321 to contact the second conveying mechanism 4 first. Driven by the second conveying mechanism 4, the plate or bowl flips to face up, thereby achieving automatic correction of the plate or bowl.
[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the angle between the support portion 321 and the counterweight portion 323 is less than 90°. By minimizing the angle between the support portion 321 and the counterweight portion 323, space is further saved, and smaller plates or bowls can be stably calibrated by the calibration mechanism 3.
[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the supporting part 321 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 3211 near the edge of the second conveying mechanism 4. The radius of the arc-shaped groove 3211 is greater than or equal to the radius of the plate or bowl to be corrected. A baffle 3212 protrudes upward from the edge of the supporting part 321, and the height of the baffle 3212 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the plate or bowl to be corrected. By providing an arc-shaped groove 3211 with a radius greater than or equal to the radius of the plate or bowl, the supporting part 321 can better support the plate or bowl being conveyed to the correction mechanism 3. By providing a baffle 3212 with a height greater than the thickness of the plate or bowl, the edge of the plate or bowl can be blocked when the back of the plate or bowl falls into the correction mechanism 3. The arc-shaped groove 3211 and the baffle 3212 further facilitate the supporting part 321 in better supporting the plate or bowl being conveyed to the correction mechanism 3, improving the stability of the correction process.
[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the counterweight 323 is detachably equipped with a counterweight block 3231. The weight of the counterweight block 3231 is less than the weight of the plate or bowl to be corrected but greater than the weight of the support 321. In this embodiment, the counterweight block 3231 is cylindrical, but in other embodiments it can be cuboid or other shapes. Since the correction mechanism 3 and the first conveying mechanism 2 are very close in this embodiment, the counterweight 323 is configured as an arc-shaped structure that bends away from the first conveying mechanism 2. This ensures that when the counterweight 323 is flipped towards the first conveying mechanism 2 under the action of the support 321, it will not come into contact with the first conveying mechanism 2, thus affecting the normal conveying of the first conveying mechanism 2 and further ensuring the stability of the correction mechanism 3.
[0049] In practical implementation, the main function of the counterweight 3231 is to reset. The counterweight 3231 can be disassembled and replaced according to the weight of the plate or bowl to be corrected. By setting a counterweight 3231 with a weight less than the weight of the plate or bowl but greater than the weight of the support part 321, when the plate or bowl falls into the support part 321, the support part 321 will flip downward under the weight of the plate or bowl itself, while the counterweight part 323 will flip upward. After the plate or bowl enters the second conveying mechanism 4, the support part 321 and the counterweight part 323 will return to their original positions under the influence of the weight of the counterweight 3231, so that the next plate or bowl can continue to pass through the correction mechanism 3, thereby improving the stability of the correction mechanism 3.
[0050] The embodiments described herein are preferred embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A plate and bowl alignment and conveying device, characterized in that, The device includes a frame (1), a first conveying mechanism (2), a correction mechanism (3), and a second conveying mechanism (4). The first conveying mechanism (2) and the second conveying mechanism (4) are mounted on the frame (1). The output end of the first conveying mechanism (2) is close to the input end of the second conveying mechanism (4). The height of the first conveying mechanism (2) is higher than that of the second conveying mechanism (4). The correction mechanism (3) is mounted on the output end of the first conveying mechanism (2). The correction mechanism (3) can be flipped to be closer to or further away from the second conveying mechanism (4). The distance between the first conveying mechanism (2) and the second conveying mechanism (4) is greater than the radius of the plate or bowl to be corrected and less than the diameter of the plate or bowl to be corrected; the correction mechanism (3) includes a support component (31) and a flipping component (32), the two ends of the support component (31) are fixed to both sides of the output end of the first conveying mechanism (2), and the flipping component (32) is rotatably connected to the middle of the support component (31).
2. The plate and bowl alignment and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping component (32) includes a support part (321), a connecting part (322) and a counterweight part (323). The connecting part (322) has a through hole (3221) in the middle. The middle part of the support component (31) passes through the through hole (3221), so that the connecting part (322) and the support component (31) are rotatably connected. The supporting part (321) is located on the side of the connecting part (322) near the second conveying mechanism (4), and the counterweight part (323) is located on the side of the connecting part (322) near the first conveying mechanism (2).
3. The plate and bowl alignment and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The supporting part (321) has an arc-shaped groove (3211) near the edge of the second conveying mechanism (4).
4. The plate and bowl alignment and conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The supporting part (321) has a baffle (3212) protruding upward at its edge.
5. The plate and bowl alignment and conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The counterweight (323) is detachably equipped with a counterweight block (3231).
6. The plate and bowl alignment and conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The height of the baffle (3212) is greater than or equal to the thickness of the plate or bowl to be corrected; The weight of the counterweight (3231) is less than the weight of the plate or bowl to be calibrated but greater than the weight of the support (321).
7. A plate and bowl alignment and conveying device according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The counterweight (323) bends away from the first conveying mechanism (2).
8. A plate and bowl alignment and conveying device according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The length of the support part (321) is greater than the radius of the plate or bowl to be corrected and less than the diameter of the plate or bowl to be corrected. The included angle between the supporting part (321) and the counterweight part (323) is less than 90°.
9. A plate and bowl alignment and conveying device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, Both sides of the first conveying mechanism (2) and the second conveying mechanism (4) are provided with limiting plates (22).